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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1900
Page
2
A mixed dispatch from Bruce and Bruce federation sources details wounded Americans and Japanese positions. The report notes alleged detentions, possible Chines e connections, and speculation by military experts about unfolding events. Cuban evacuation urged as a separate note references White House plans and public reaction.
Disjointed OCR fragment references Haitians and sea events linked to RWWA and IEEE. The readable gist notes discussions of seas, seven items, and aid intentions, but specifics and context are missing.
Domestic Aisle counters brim with summer wash fabrics including recent arrivals bought at lows. Highlights include 12%¢ wash goods at 7c, special lots of dimities beaus, sawns andBatiste in new patterns and colorings, with discounts on fine dimities and large selection.
Bargains offered on household goods include pie dish sets and soap. Prices listed show mixed quantities such as quarts and dozens, with several items priced around five cents to a dollar.
Readable ad lists medium calicoes with patterns and borders, ready for use at 10.66 each, plus 8 yard lengths of Marseille pattern fabric, Bed Spreads hemmed and laundered, special offer at nine each. Includes terms like Tas lead borders and hemmed ready for use.
An inventory entry notes torchon laces priced at 3 cents per yard with references to assorted remnants and laces including taser related items. The readable text suggests a catalog fragment from a shop listing old lace stock and sale pricing.
In a terse note, the report records a figure of ten percent attributed to Wiis Coe amid a discussion of the white hack and ripe Dmitie wort, with unnamed officials noting the unusual usage.
An old classified item lists toilet soap cakes, talcum powder, Lyons's Tooth Powder boxes, and a bottle of Florida Water for sale in bulk. The fragment notes quantities and generic product names without full pricing or seller details.
A fragment describes white aprons with fine white lawn fabric, broad end ties, and a two nine inch hem at the bottom. Mentions price as “Pice age” likely a garbled note.
Promotional sale cuts wide range of women and children's garments including tailor made suits home spun, black serge skirts, wash skirts, white pique skirts, wrappers, hats, bonnets, lace, curtains and Petticoats. Discounts from 5 to 70 percent, with many items reduced to under a dollar. Prices and colors vary across blue gray brown black and white options.
A windowed list shows discounts across fabric types and garments. Items include cotton crash, white lawn, ribbed vests, and men’s white shirts with substantial price cuts, highlighting per yard savings and sale prices across the stock.
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL EAST STROUDSBURG PA A Practical Schooler Tesberg located on the male at the BL W RR in East Stroudsburg in healthful scenic part of the State College Preparatory Music Elo Painting and Art Sewing and Modeling Departments Gymnasium Up-to-date school in every detail promising positions in sight Only school that pads the State catalog address GEO P BIBLE A M Principal
Annual August sale advertises extensive summer stock reductions. Items include gingham, percale, calico, shirting fabrics, dress ginghams, cotton covert cloth, outing flannel, black sateen, white pine, and madras. Prices trimmed to low yard figures with multiple 5 to 10 cent cuts.
New dress fabrics advertised with plaid school dress materials and all wool serge. Gray rainy day skirtings offered at special sale prices per yard. Black Brillantine and black dress goods promoted at reduced rates, with sale prices listed for various yardages and linings in black and drab tones.
A local sale promotes umbrellas with decorative Dresden motifs and varied handle styles. Prices begin at a modest level with special offers on select models. High quality finishes and durable scaling are highlighted, aiming to attract shoppers seeking stylish rain protection.
Unbleached 36 inch towels and napkins offered at sale prices as interior alterations proceed. Store to sell large lots below cost to clear goods including hats and furnishing goods. Read a few prices such as 25 a dozen and 1.60 a dozen.
Readable ad copy lists half price sale on ladies goods and notions. Items include white and colored materials, garter web, brush sets, toilet paper, buttons, velvet and leather items, purses, bags, brooms, collars, powder, and combs. Several prices and sale lines mention per yard or per item.
Handkerchiefs described as varied in condition with sale savings of 5.75 from 6.00. Men's suits, ribbed pants, and boys' suits offered at discounted prices from regular amounts. Straw hats advertised as part of stock clearance with many items noted as reduced.
A jumble of sale items including ladies hats hose and accessories with discounted prices. Featured are Sailor style hats straws and velvet trimmed hats, children's wear, and assorted Hosiery with reductions from regular prices. Prices range from a few cents to several dollars.
Bed spreads sold for 198 dollars to 750 center station area with colors blue white and pink many items priced at 398 sale. Children’s trimmed leghorpe-a rate bargain sold from 730 to big. Four lots of straw shapes seen, one at 56 AU wearables. Lot 1-Fise Mall Copy sold at 101 to 165. Fancy ceilings and nets, all colors, 68 to 756. Beds spreads at less than cost from Brown & Company, successors.
Department store sale promotes satin and velvet ribbons in red and striped patterns, cashmere laces and taffetas with wide widths, featuring price cuts from 15 to 19 cents per yard. Assorted ribbons including satins and velvets offered in multiple colors and yard quantities up to 200 yards.
An old newspaper sale ad lists discounted items including eelipse rubber collars at 9 cents, silk ties, assorted colors, 11 dozen shirts with stiff bosoms, sale price around 75 cents, and various suspenders and hats. It touts second floor bargains with reduced prices on jackets, pants, and short jackets while stock includes Manhat tan hil, negligees, and straw hats.
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