14 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Narka News
Location
Narka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
1
We offer half off or twelve price on fall of our medium priced summer goods. Higher priced items sell at absolute cost. All 6c goods are now 24c per yard. We closed out entire stock in a two week sale last year and have an elegant line of new summer goods this year.
Fragmentary ad notes a sale on summer underwear with various prices such as 19¢ and 10¢ and references to cost pricing. The text appears garbled with stray letters but indicates a discount event on undergarments.
During this sale we offer 20 percent discount on the entire line of men women and children slippers. With every pair of men dress shoes a pair of lisle thread open work hose is included. With ladies shoes a pair of lisle thread socks are included. Children school shoes also available from a fine stock.
An advertisement touts clothing at 20 percent discount, claiming original prices were inflated by competitors to 40 or 50 percent. It argues goods are new from last spring and invites inspection to prove right prices.
A large shipment of the latest hats arrives for the fall season. Retailers invite customers to browse the new styles and attractive prices.
Local shop advertises remaining straw hats in stock with varied styles and prices. Customers are invited to inquire about current offerings and sizing.
Local ad touts a specialty in washing machines and wringers with promises to save money and show the easiest and best machines ever seen. Notes emphasis on value and selection for shoppers.
A local note offers a small assortment of ladies wrappers at special prices to move remaining stock. The message emphasizes discounted rates to clear inventory.
Hardware and tinware shop advertises a large line of arid goods and promises savings when you buy.
Local shop highlights accurate pricing on flour and feed products. Readable lines emphasize fair costs and steady supply for customers seeking dependable staples.
Readable ad fragment shows White Russian Soap eight bars for 25 cents and canned goods priced at 10 to 25 cents per can. Fruits and vegetables listed with small unit prices and quantities, though some text is garbled.
The Narka team traveled to Munden on Tuesday afternoon for a league game. Keen and B. Johinson formed the Narka battery against Baird and Presnell of Munden. Both pitchers pitched well with Keen fanning 12 and Baird 8.
The Old Settlers Ifiteree Association announces its sixth annual picnic to be held Wednesday August 26. A good time is anticipated and all are invited to attend. A J Miller secretary and Wm Moore president urge community turnout.
The State Board of Education announces an examination for Manual Training and Domestic Science in Manhattan Emporia Lawrence Pittsburg on Aug 26 27. Applicants must hold at least a third grade county certificate with extra opportunities at Aug 24 25. Teacher certificates exam in Belleville Aug 24 25 at 7:30 AM. six to ten more teachers needed. Plans also mention Rural mail route from Narka starting Sept 15 with carrier W S Hale.
The report mentions ball boys traveling to Mahadha for a Thursday afternoon game and two upcoming ball games in Narka against Munden and Belleville next week. Visits include Mrs. Sam Hollman of Mahagke in Narky and Mr. and Mrs. Geo Helamco returning from King Guy Missouri. Chas Dettman traveled to Liv for medical consultation. Mrs Lee Houser hosted her Sunday school class Wednesday afternoon. Mr S Andrews, undergoing treatment, shows improvement.
The Rock Island will offer round trip tickets at one fare plus 2.00 for Illinois Wisconsin and Michigan routes. Tickets on sale daily through September 30, with return until October 31. Minimum selling rate is 25.00.
Two north Atchison women argued over a fellowship item at a local lodge. The dispute escalated into throwing flames rocks and dirt and ended in a clinch and awkward scuffle. Both women glimpsed a blemish on the other's collar during the fray, then resumed grappling as onlookers described the incident challenging the view that women should not join lodges.
A Pittsburg Headlight recounts a farmer who confronted two boys throwing toy bombs near his team. The horses reared, the farmer urged them to stop, then joined in taking the youths to task as spectators voiced approval and said amen.
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