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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
4
A jobber sold a large batch of blankets and comfortables at 25 to 33 percent below early season prices to reduce stock before invoicing. The sale enables substantial savings for buyers watching for reduced-labor line items.
A local retailer advertises a mixed stock of men’s and ladies’ underwear and claims unmatched citywide value. The firm promotes its headquarters in this class of goods and asserts prices that cannot be duplicated nearby.
A shipment of factory samples for gloves mittens and caps is offered at one half off wholesale prices, enabling sale at half the usual retail price. Call and be convinced by hundreds who have shopped this deal in recent weeks.
Plattsmouth merchants advertise clocks, cigars, jewelry, luggage and clothing with sales and discounts. Local figures include Dr. W B Elster, Dr W H Dearing, Mrs C Parkhill, Henry R Gering, and Tobias Castor with notes on visits, deaths, and community events. Continen tal whiskey and Kodak promotions appear alongside clothing specials and department store discounts.
The article notes a variety of Holiday Gifts priced from a specific low amount and upward, emphasizing value across many item categories and promotions available to shoppers.
A local vendor markets candies at 8 cents per pound and mixed nuts at 10 cents per pound. Customers are urged to reselect holiday gifts and reserve them for future delivery.
Plattsmouth features include the B M pay car visit with holiday generosity, furniture discount at Pearlman store offering thirty percent off, and new transfers of Merritt Kerr to Alliance and Monte Streight to Plattsmouth. Also noted are a funeral mass for B J Hempel and council reports on November arrests. Christmas ads from Zuckweiler Lutz and a toy line promotion appear amid campaigning for shopping.
County Judge Douglass issued a marriage license to Charles Hillary Snavely 24 and Hattie Ob. Roe lufsz 21 of Alvo. Platte Mutual Insurance and Dr J H Hall settled the fire claim for 157.06. A Missouri Pacific wreck near Mynard delayed traffic but caused no injuries. County plans a new road south of Lawn with a Weeping Water crossing and timber removal to improve farmers’ access. Plattsmouth Telephone changes South Omaha franchise terms offering 1000 for two wires and two toll stations. ten year terms with no exchange.
E E Hayes and Coon Stoehler plan to move to Oklahoma Tuesday evening after purchasing land for a future home. The city council held a heated Monday session approving an ordinance to terminate the light contract with Plattsmouth Gas and Electric and to yield possession on February 13 1902. The city denied any liability for the gas company debt while routine bills and smallpox quarantine claims were discussed.
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