11 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
1
A catalog of dry goods pricing lists reduced rates on unbleached and bleached sheeting per yard, fast color Percales and Standard Prints, Wash Goods various weaves, India Linens, imported Plain Lawns, Silks in multiple widths, and Taffeta Silks with sale prices and discounts noted.
The Hosiery and Underwear Department advertises ladies summer underwear from Jup with fast black seamless hose at 12 1 2 cents per pair, regular 20 cents. Children's ribbed fast black hose, sizes 5 14 to 9 12, at 12 1 2 cents. Exclusive agents for Thomson Glove Fitting Corsets priced 50 cents and up.
A Chicago trim shop advertises a large hat stock with hats 50 percent cheaper than rivals this side of Omaha. Ladies trimmed hats priced from $1.09 up.
Velvet ribbons silk and satin ribbons will be offered at this sale with a large discount. Washable ribbons also included in the discount event.
A bold ad offers dress trimmings in many styles with yardage priced from five cents to five dollars per yard.
The ad announces a sale on suits skirts waists with free linings on dress purchases. Prices range from 25 cents per yard for linings to ready made items including dress skirts from 1.50 to 3.00, suits from 4.75, shirt waists from 50 cents, silk waists at 3.88, wrappers kimonas from 50 cents, children’s wash dresses 35 cents, and a large assortment of muslin underwear and sun bonnets.
A large Western Nebraska store promotes Carpets Mattings Linoleums Lace Curtains and bed room curtains at low prices. It touts popular shoe brands Queen Quality Hamilton Brown University with warranties and a free pair of shoes with hose purchase. Clothing and furnishing dept features suits and children’s wear. a $40 sewing machine is to be given away on the 17th with coupons on 25 cent purchases.
A fragmented notice notes a man’s effort to look well dressed with a coordinated coat and trousers. It mentions fitting and repairing garments, describing neatness and prep for social appearances.
The Myrtle Nebraska community urges readers to spread kindness and sunshine through donations and messages. Contributions should be left at John Neary's shoe shop in North Platte to be forwarded to Myrtle for free distribution.
The group aims to purchase an invalids' wheelchair for Lincoln county residents with proceeds sent to those in need. Mrs. A. Pease of Myrtle suffers paralysis and awaits support while branches of Sunshine expand across North Platte Myrtle Nesbit Tryon Nesbit areas. Dues are voluntary, with small cash gifts listed, and no salaries paid for Sunshine officers. North Bend elected a wet mayor by a slim margin, maintaining a narrow license saloon lead.
A resident of Iownville Sedgwick County Kansas, once crippled by pain and using crutches, reports relief after three bottles of Ballard's Snow Liniment. He claims renewed mobility and plans to work light labor on the farm, recommending the liniment to others. Sold at Strwite's Corner Drug Store.
Mrs. Clay Crawford of Gandy visited A. E. Moore's on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. C. A Moore are the proud parents of a baby. I R Hogeboom of Gandy tended Sunshine matters in Myrtle and spoke on the telephone movement to North Platte. Several Myrtleites volunteered to buy shares. W. S. Ross surveyed friends in Myrtle precinct last week about possessions. A. E. Moore did business in North Platte Friday. Ladies attended Camp 9712 M W A lodge at Myrtle on April 1st and served a supper.
Sixty five Brule and Ogalaila Sioux Indians will leave Pine Ridge agency within days for New York to perform in a Wild West show. In the A O U W contest, Nebraska topped New York by a wide margin, gaining 2,252 members to New York’s 1,181 for a difference of 1,171.
Local item discusses economic impact of beliefs and a shop hiring drive. Foreman Stubbs to hire twenty five workers with six machinists and six machinists helpers six boilermakers and five boilermakers helpers one sheet iron worker and two helpers plus two inspectors. Also notes several local social and business updates in North Platte Hershey and Dunbar areas.
The Yellowstone National Park ranks as a premier American scenic spot reachable most easily via the Union Pacific. A Monida & Yellowstone Stage Co. stage ride offers a side trip from Ogden or Pocatello with tickets sold through Denver and Cheyenne at a low rate of 49.50 dollars. The seven and a half day journey includes rail and stage fare plus meals and lodging beyond Monida. Information available from O S S agents in Ogden or Pocatello.
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