11 May 1908
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Newspaper
Punxsutawney Spirit
Location
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
1
A Victorian style ad touts Cs Morris spring suits with the pledge they are guaranteed in many ways. The copy emphasizes sturdy construction and reliable fit under the "Gua anteed" branding, a playful misspelling highlighting the guarantee.
Proposals due June 1 for 40000 four percent General Street Repair and Improvement bonds. Denominations include forty bonds of 500 and twenty bonds of 1000. Semiannual payments, state tax exemption, redeemable in 20 years and payable at 30 years. W J Brown, Burgess, must receive bids with certified check over 2 percent of bid. rights reserved to reject. May 6 1908 Punxsutawney Pa.
The article discusses limiting capital formation from profits, curtailing new capital due to risk, and how foreign markets and short term securities affect investment. It notes crop prospects improving, early factory starts, and cautious price expectations amid uncertain demand and potential foreign purchases.
A large crowd gathered at Central Presbyterian Church to hear Rev. J. B. Raking speak on spiritual responsibility for rulers and the need to seek God. The sermon urged leaders to pursue higher thoughts and virtue, while praising devotion over mere sensibility.
The notice lists Model 10 Buick Runabout price 900 and other Buick models 1250 to 2500, Baker electric vans 950, gasoline cars in transit, and several agents and buyers in Jefferson County. It promotes a local dealer, P. O. Freas, offering catalogs, prices, and a large stock of auto supplies and repair services at Meyers old stand on North Jefferson Street.
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