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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1899
Page
8
It has been our custom to offer immense varieties far below regular value by the yard. This season our assortment is larger and prices lower than jackets capes furs collarettes colored and black petticoats. Children’s fur scarfs and muffs handsome applique bureau scarfs and pillow shams from 25¢ to $3. Handkerchiefs of every kind are gems.
An advertising blurb highlights satin and silk miderdown comforts alongside a range of silver items. The display includes silver novelties, shoe horns, tooth and nail brushes, letter openers, darners, blotters, curlers, salt and pepper sets, pictures, medallions, smoking sets, ink stands, pin cushions, and more priced from 26 cents to $1.00, inviting shoppers to find something for everybody.
The page reports wide market decline in New York and here with war rumors and tight money affecting top issues. It notes banker views that New York is not alarmed, sees manipulation by brokers, lists price moves in International Continental Trusts and rail stocks, mentions Seaboard Railway deal hopes, and expects a better money market next year. Also covers leather goods, tallow, wool, wheat, and Baltimore market activity with subdued trading and firm prices for some commodities.
Holiday trade activity reaches its peak as the week closes, with demand for higher class merchandise and expanding buying power reported as the strongest in the country’s history. Pricing shows strength in staples while some items rise like hour, pork, coffee and lead, and copper, cotton and tin dip. Railroad earnings appear favorable with Go road a report noting receipts of 0 221,673. Embarrassments total 311 for the week, fewer than last week and last year, while some money concerns create isolated difficulties before month’s end.
Review of a stage production titled A Carnival of Laughter starring Frank Adams as the titular character. Angela Nez and other villagers perform in four scenic settings with a rural comedy and thrilling dramatic moments. The show promises humor, heart, and safe entertainment with emphasis on natural, lifelike acting and lively audience reaction.
A note records Alcbemend Pad. based musician C. I. dutusten of Alcbemend gaining praise for a long career since 1802. It cites one patient relief from a foot pain with Crambuclata’s Valo Nstm and mentions the violinist’s renown and a quoted testimonial.
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