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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
4
Ready now a whole great store crowded with sensible gift items all at economical prices. No holiday markup, no frills, just dependable offerings for Christmas. Select most gifts from this stock as a wiser course, praised for value and practicality.
A long list of Christmas bargains across table linens damask towels napkins and toweling with prices per yard and per dozen. Also offering glassware, lamps, and novelty china with emphasis on all linen products and silks for holiday wear.
A local ad touts bric a brac items priced from one dollar, promising exceptional values across a broad price range and claiming to beat specialty stores on value.
A vintage ad previews double width dress goods in checks and plaids at regular prices with special offers. It highlights wool broadcloth and chevron stripe fabrics, plus a block of dress patterns as part of the sale.
Advertised umbrellas claim rainproof fabric and rustproof metal yet report wear after first wetting. Descriptions mention 9 tune handle options, crude pricing, and Speenling options for indies and vents at 1.00 extra. Designs praised but fabric and frame durability appear questionable.
Holiday shoppers can find deep discounts in the Carpet Department featuring Oak Curtain Poles Mercurial Drapery and embroidered Swiss press items. The sale includes Axminster and wool ingrain rugs, tapestry portieres, cotton blankets and pillows priced to attract bargain hunters over two days.
A catalog note describes handkerchief options from simple to lace dainties. Prices range from a few cents up to several dollars, with embroidered initials and cornered designs offered in large stock quantities and low per-item costs.
A fragmented ad promotes Christmas toys and dolls for the family with bargains on dolls clothing shoes gloves fans and hats. It lists doll carts pianos costumes and mechanical toys with prices from two dollars to ten dollars, urging economical gifts this season.
Russiaville Indiana edition notes editor and publisher George and Woody with notice of second class mail matter under postal rules.
Isokoma resident WW Gallimore reported on town business this morning. Dr J H Mills from Indianapolis Veterinary College visited over Sunday. Milt Cox moved into the Will Ewert property in the Oklahoma addition this week. Snow measured inches amid sleighbells and winter talk. Albert Stout of a furniture firm was in Indianapolis yesterday. Sherman Hollingsworth helps at the Observer office this week. Read the new Christmas Post Cards at Mrs Wood’s Photograph Gallery. Karl Sims of the Observer visited Kokomo last Saturday night. Pecal meeting at the Modern Woodmen next Tuesday for other officers. all Woodmen invited. Prayer and verses noted amid home routines and social chatter.
Local social notes report visits by Mrs. Nora T. Gause and family at Oakford, guests of Mrs. Dor. Freeman. Mary Ciouegenning and others celebrate at home folks. A Dorcas Society missionary tea is planned. a Friends church protracted meeting draws good attendance led by Rev. Frank Suitford. Found fur gloves offered to owner in Russiaville.
An advertisement cites Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for rheumatic pain with soothing nervous-system effects. It promises rest and improved mobility, invites readers to request free advice, and notes a money back offer via a Rockaway New Jersey contact and Miles Medical Co. credits.
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