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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1897
Page
6
The seller, after buying Miller and Westbrook stock at 66 2 3 cents on the dollar, invites buyers to purchase goods at wholesale or lower prices. They plan to close out the stock within the next 60 days to make room for their fall arrivals.
Read as a shopping brief with price cuts on ginghams and dress goods. The ad states 5 cent, 7 cent, 15 and 25 grade fabrics now reduced, with items priced at 10 to 12c, 25c cans, and fabrics priced between 30 and 40c. Emphasizes big discounts and best bargains for shoppers.
Mrs Carrie White operates a millinery business with editor duties noted in the notice. The short item highlights her role and the shop's focus on hats and related adornments.
A fragment notes church activities with a morning service at 10 a.m and an evening service led by pastors Rev. W. Apferk and Rev. Jo Mitchell. includes Junior Legion prayer meeting as part of the day.
The township Sunday school convention met at Norris' grove on a sunny day with good attendance minus Miss Carol Bailey who stayed away for normal reasons. Emma Woodward was chosen to fill the day's role. reports from General Work were read by S Patterson. Rev J J Mitchell closed with thoughts for future consideration. Local updates include visits, anniversaries, and a strong community turnout at Prairie City events and the Old Settlers gathering.
Pleasant Hill residents recount Morton Elrod visiting from Montana with family, and Alice Elrod planning a short Wild Cat visit. John S Johnston and sister took trips to Newton and Rhodes, while Nathan Waddles shows a new top buggy. The Iowa Central Ry advertises day coaches and sleeping cars to Buffalo for National Encampment with August 20 excursion fare. Chamberlain’s remedies receive physician endorsement from Dr. R. E. Robey. Wagley & Smead sell the product. FuGaRp & Browy listed as house for rent.
Organdies priced from 2 to choice. White goods and chenille curtains listed with various values from 2c to 5.00. Handkerchiefs and kid gloves offered, remnants silks discounted to half price. Ribbons included in the deal.
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