08 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1897
Page
1
Crone Bros invite shoppers to inspect a large assortment of crockery and glassware now on display for Christmas. They note crockery prices rose under the new tariff but claim they bought a big lot in time at a low figure and offer goods at prices jobbers would pay today.
Fancy glassware vases six inches high with a broad gold band on top olive dishes at fifty four inches with the same decoration mugs sesame values from 15 to 20 cents now ten cents fancy china creamers olive dishes sauce plates oatmeal dishes mustard and more valued at 15 to 20 cents now ten cents. Fancy creamers spooners plate sugar and creamers cups and saucers etc valued 20 to 25 cents now 15 cents. A great variety of fancy glass china and ornamental ware valued 25 to 85 cents now 20 cents. Numerous other articles trays cake plates chocolate pots cracker jars and more at prices far below real value.
An advertisement lists a large assortment of glass lamps including plain and fancy vase lamps banquet lamps hanging lamps and more suitable for Christmas gifts. Prices start at 20 cents for plain hand lamps and go up to 1.75 dollars for fancy table and vase lamps with decorated shades.
The store promotes a wide winter footwear stock to save buyers doctor bills with low prices on wool boots, overshoes, German socks, felt slippers, and carpet slippers. It emphasizes deals on men's and boys’ items and notes agency for Mishawaka Ball Brand wool boots and German socks.
The ad touts affordable men and boys outerwear with $10 black frieze ulster overcoats and a $16.50 gray blue black chinchilla option, claiming quality, returns, and satisfaction. It urges readers to visit the store to view a range of stylish, durable garments for all ages.
Four men Jack Irving Roger Davis William Davis and Ora Gorey face arson charges for allegedly setting fire to the Hanft Building Sunday evening near Behnke's bottling works. They asked for immediate examination set for this morning with bail set at 500 dollars each. If held to the grand jury, bail likely rises. The alleged crime could be arson in any degree carrying one to thirty years. Irving, a New Ulm resident with a farm near Swan Lake, and the others from Cambria Watertown and area, are all of age and currently jailed awaiting the hearing.
Senator Cullom says he would not seek the chairmanship unless the law changes to grant the commission power to enforce its decrees. He praises the I C C as useful for uncovering railway abuses and protecting the public, but urges stronger authority to correct issues it finds.
Fle State Dairymen's Convention opens next Tuesday at 10 AM in Turner Hall with President Ames of Litchfield presiding. Sessions feature addresses, reports, and papers on dairy science, management, and education through Thursday, plus a butter and cheese exhibit with premiums and medals. The program includes speakers like Rev. Currie and Prof. Hays, and special honors from Wells & Richardson and Genesee Salt Co. Also noted is a political note: the Japanese ambassador says Japan opposes Hawaii annexation and warns of trouble if pursued.
Christmas is almost here with two weeks to go and a wide line of useful gift items. The array includes muff accessories, handkerchiefs, mittens, silk and wool wear, facinators, purses, kid gloves, woolen goods, and dress fabrics suitable for gifts.
A catalog of men's wear including neckties, shirts, cuffs and collars, cuff buttons, gloves or mittens, mufflers, linen and silk handkerchiefs, a pair of silk neckbands, and related accessories.
Fifty dozen hair ribbons and silk hair ornaments offered in bright colors with No 4 sizes. Purses priced at five and ten cents each. Gloves and mittens at fifteen cents a pair, fine kid mittens with fur trim at fifty cents. Shawls and veilings also available. 100 dozen handkerchiefs at six cents each, fifty dozen at seven cents, twenty five dozen at ten cents each.
Land syndicate offers 160 and 80 acre tracts in Renville county with flexible payments and city property or cash down options. Also promotes Hot Springs South Dakota famed for rheumatism cures, with hotel baths and tourist rates. Includes travel tips via Chicago Northwestern Railway and Northwestern Line excursions to California with weekly departures. Also features Christmas gifts at reduced prices from John F Neumann.
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