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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1902
Page
4
Frank H Antriw’s Westside Dry Goods Store grows popular as customers discover it saves trips on hot days and offers better fabric for less money. The ad touts a fresh fall assortment and bargains in wash goods at 104 Luzerne Avenue.
The West Side News reports ongoing paving work on Luzerne avenue. Several property holders are delinquent in placing curb stone and preparing their lots, hindering drainage and street readiness. Citizens hope lower block residents will follow neighbors and complete curbing between Wyoming avenue and Linden street, enabling the area to be opened soon.
Miscellaneous notes list residents visiting relatives and attending events. Names include Ming Ada Wilbur Lilian Snow Mary Conrad Joseph Reed Me Bamwel Traher and Lilla Snow. Mentions of Vulcan Iron Works five days a week, address references, and upcoming talks at Slocum chapel Ashley and steam street engineer update.
A local shop touts deep cuts on dress goods and lawn with 24 to 75 cent items. Featured are Tam o Shanter caps at 6 cents, 50 cent striped shirts at 45 cents, and a selection of 15 to 20 cent ribbons plus underpriced lawn ark stock. Swinging promo jingle appeals to shoppers.
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