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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1899
Page
8
A local advertisement lists blankets, comforts, and a range of silver items such as shoe horns, tooth and nail brushes, letter openers, darners, blotters, curlers, salt and peppers, plus pictures and medallions priced from 25 cents to 1.00. Also shown are glove and handkerchief boxes, smoking sets, ink stands, pin cushions, and assorted items for all.
Market downbeat this week with heavy declines across items yet buyers with cash may find 6 to 20 percent opportunities. Government bonds hold strong with 1043 issue and local rails steady. several state and railroad stocks show mixed movement while new offers appear on some long-term notes. Textile and general wholesale activity trends show cautious but steady conditions. weather and holiday season influence receipts and demand.
The brief notes mention Christmas ads and growing trade as merchants tout up-to-date goods and the Winchester store expands to a new column area. Mild weather is causing streams to fall, with farmers drawing water. An ad sale offers a money-back guarantee on baked goods and other items, while express offices handle Christmas packages and mail shipments.
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