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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
8
A Kokomo store announces a comprehensive Easter Exhibition featuring new spring and summer garments fabrics and adornments. The pageant boasts world class fashion sourcing low prices and fair pricing. Shoppers are urged to view the display inspect items and inquire about prices as staff stand ready to assist.
The Kokomo Silk Store introduces a spring line of new Silks promising beauty and value. Foulards Rough Silks striped Silks Check Silks fancy Silks and 27 inch and 87 inch Black Silks are offered at various prices. The store touts fabric honesty and lasting satisfaction with each purchase and claims reliability without added cost.
A Kokomo store showcases Prince Chap and Butterfly suits in silk and chiffon Panamas with satin linings and pleated skirts. Easter prices from 11.75 to 23.75 on coats dresses and tailored suits, plus spring footwear and redhot millinery including Master Hats and Merry Widow styles for Easter.
A local store advertises faster showing of filing fabrics rich new garnitures and laces with many ideas for gowns and waists. It highlights taco net fabrics, trimming laces, medallions, bands, drapery, Wilton velvet rugs, Brussels carpets, and vivid new patterns in a grand carpet room sale, promising sturdy wear and long life.
A vivid display of spring dress materials highlights low prices and high quality. The collection features 40 pieces of novelty worsteds serges and all wool suitings at deep discounts, plus Persian lawns French linens and organ dies with wide price ranges. Numerous fabrics in stripes checks plaids and solid shades are offered from 29c to 69c per yard and beyond, encouraging early purchases.
Spirit Lake druggist Mr L A Farnham promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best remedy for constipation. He claims they are agreeable and pleasant in effect and sells them for 25 cents with free samples available through G W Kemp.
Classified brief lists a girl's second hand bicycle and roller skates for sale at the post office. Also a health ad promotes Kodol for digestion with claims of rapid relief. Local names include Miss Esther Gifford and several Kokomo residents visiting or shopping.
The event at the school house Saturday evening was enjoyed by all. The school plans to clear 35 dollars to apply toward their pis les v.o. and Ostancs of .40 to be paid.
A brief notice advertises private money for loan with no commission. Enquiries are directed to the office.
Lady customers may have their rigs cared at Woody Bros. Livery Barn. Clerks provide tickets. C. S. Wadman notes the arrangement for service and admission.
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