Yarham's Department Store Farm Supplies Ad
W J Yarham offers a department store line for farm needs from garden tools to threshing machines for tillage and handling crops.
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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1899
Page
5
W J Yarham offers a department store line for farm needs from garden tools to threshing machines for tillage and handling crops.
An old Canton clipper plow claims leadership for 35 years with no equal. The ad touts a full line of discs harrows cultivators gangs and corn equipment.
Seeders offer devices at prices that sell them, highlighting value and demand in a competitive market. The notes emphasize affordability and quick turnover as buyers seek reliable performance within budget constraints.
Fragmentary note promotes Mitchell Wagons with claim of better quality and appeal if given attention for purchase.
An advertisement proclaims Kratzer buggies as guaranteed good goods with satisfaction. The copy asserts no buyer regrets choosing Kratzer and claims the product is inexpensive and dependable, emphasizing a smooth ride without kicks.
A local pump shop announces itself as the largest and best equipped in Iowa with advanced stock and wide selection. It promotes low prices while stock lasts, offers pump repair services, and invites customers to bring in jobs to be completed, promising satisfaction and warranty on work.
A fragmented report notes buyers purchasing multiple loads and aiming to save money, while vendors expect prices to stay favorable but rise by about half later. The piece references Semitree and calls for cautious spending amid projected higher costs.
A dealer states windmills have risen to 2.00 to 6.00 each but he holds stock at old prices under a contract to lead the market. He lists models including Duplex Eclipse Halladay Gem Domputer Superior Comet Diamond and others to attract buyers.
An ad-style notice by a well man offering bore and drill services. He claims over 1,200 wells completed in Marshall and Jas per counties and promises expertise with drilling, pumps, and fishing tools. Warns against inexperienced workers harming good wells.
A dealer touts a vast stock of farm and single harnesses at low prices. He claims his goods are cheaper than catalogue houses and invites shoppers to inspect before buying to save money. He advertises a $15.00 Farm Harness and a $4.00 Single Harness.
A seller touts a selection of First-Class Oils with samples offered to prove quality. He claims the line is complete, prices are low, and that he never duplicates but goes one better. The message emphasizes sample availability and confident marketing.
Prairie City presses notes on millinery by Carrie White with new spring goods by Miss Etta Barton of Sioux City. Local deaths include Francis Stumm and John L. Jones. visits from relatives and teachers, and a plan for Easter timing and origins. Special entertainment announced with two orations by S. M. Holladay and W. A. North in Union Hall on April 9.
Community news item listing calls to Des Moines for business and visits from Kellogg and Grinnell residents, births, theater advertisements, family travels to Ames and Prairie City, revival work, a Nashville Students Band appearance, and a former Fiftieth Iowa private recalling changed times and a now comfortable desk life.
G W Guraem writes from West Plaine Howell County describing South Missouri as an agricultural region with growing fruit interests led by Olden farm and other large holdings. He notes lead, iron, copper, and even silver ore, eastern capital interest, affordable land near West Plaine, and a mild climate drawing residents and health travelers.
Several hundred gathered Tuesday evening for a pleasant entertainment by the second ten and friends. The audience praised the aspirants as well entitled to the crown, and the Queen awarded it to the mother. Franklin led the roll by performance and costume. Mrs John Scarbrough traveled to Des Moines Saturday to visit sister Mrs Ed Zollinger, who had been reported ill.
Proceedings from Nawrox Iowa on March 2 1800 show the Jasper County Agricultural Society chaired by Parsons voting to raise bond interest from five to seven percent across thirty eight bonds and appointing A Failor to pursue legal steps. Executive session awarded printing bids to O H Griswold as lowest responsible bidder. Dry goods stores to close at six on Saturdays from April 3 and a semi annual Social Union meeting noted. Rock Island playing cards advertised for sale by mail with stamps or money orders accepted.
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