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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
8
A long list showcases discounted Carleton Leather Hand Bags belts and assorted accessories, including buttons, combs, pins, and purse items. Also promoted are ready to wear garments with deep cuts on shirts waists skirts dresses and jackets for women, including embroidered pieces and lawn fabrics. Deals feature reduced prices and large lots across many departments.
An ad urges readers to use Dr Shoop's Restorative tablets or liquid to strengthen stomach and internal nerves. It warns against drugging the stomach heart or kidneys and claims quick help, sold by Swayzee Bros. Drug Co.
Real photographs offered at 3 cents each include Christian and Methodist churches School House street scenes on Decoration Day and Russiaville scenes. Also advertised Inner Player Pianos for sale by L S Corfman at 115-115 S Market St Kokomo phone 1209.
A blunted warning celebrates Dr. King's New Life Pills as the safe remedy against calomel croton oil or aloes raids that disrupt sleep. The ad claims the pills cleanse the system and cure Cold Headache Constipation Malaria for 25 cents from G. W. Kemp.
The salve you may always depend upon in any case where you need. Salve is DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. It is especially good for piles.
An advertisement for Kodol digestive aid explains it digests what you eat and digests it completely. It prevents dyspepsia and allows eating what you want. Sold by Swayzee Bros Drug Co.
New Home and other standard sewing machines offered with needles and supplies. Will repair any make of sewing machine at short notice by Eikenberry Bros Hardware Store.
Wigle and Miller advertise Dr Shoogp’s Health Coffee as a grain based substitute that mimics real coffee. It claims no real coffee content and markets a rapid, minute preparation without long boiling.
All bids for janitor of school building and hauling of school children must be in by Aug. 31. DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills sold by Swayzee Bros Drug Co.
Fragmentary timetable lists west bound and St Louis mail trains with numbers and departure times. Mentions No 24 No 25 local freight No 2 mail No 4 mail and express and Charleston and Toledo routes with Sunday and daily flags.
Post card display features scenes from Russian towns captured for collectors. Mrs Woon hosts the exhibit at her studio showcasing historic views, architecture, and local charm for visitors this week.
Advertisement lists discounted domestic textiles and fabrics including Simpson and American Calico cottons, dress gingham, madras, apron gingham, feather ticking, oil cloth, various muslins and sheets, pillow cases, and cretons. Also notes 45 hammocks in stock to sell at cost or lower.
Hosiery and dress fabrics go on half price in Kokomo with remnants of silks nets and lawns offered at fractions of their value. Yard sales feature 50c silks 39c foulards 59c nets 9c to 69c per yard and 25c school dress goods, all advertised as cut price bargains.
Remnants of silkeline and wool carpets plus various linings and borders offered at deep discounts. Items include Ingrain and Wilton carpets, tapestry Brussels, matting, and rug remnants, with sample yard prices and packed bundles. Also listed are curtains, net dresses, and a shirt waist box at reduced rates.
A catalog-like sale listing bargains on ladies gowns skirts corsets and slips with lace trims embroidery and undergarments priced from 10c to 60c multiple lots include children’s clothing and men’s shirts and socks also a section of tied and silk ties and work shirts highlights low prices and large quantity for quick sale.
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