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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
9
Advertorial style note warns shoppers that buying outside City Novelty Store leads to regret through higher prices and poorer value, while City Novelty promises no overcharges and the lowest cash prices for goods.
A retailer touts endless variety in furniture and kitchen ware with relentlessly low prices. It highlights GARLAND stoves and Queensware, Dry Goods, and holiday items, claiming customers always save and the store never runs anniversary sales.
Local notes describe an upcoming youth play titled Vacation Day by the M E church Sunday school class with further notice to follow next week. Report also mentions a Texas dry goods firm led by J M Haller in Yoakum and a travel quip about DeWitts Little Early Risers pills sold by W E Mes.
The advertisement touts Kodel Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for all food types and stomach troubles. Governor G W Atkinson of West Virginia endorses it after using several bottles and recommends it to friends. Sold by W E Iles.
The text notes small singing birds live eight to eighteen years while Travens, parrots, fowls, and wild geese show much longer ages. Wild swans are said to reach about 300 years. Longevity is seen as compensation for low fertility and high juvenile mortality. Weisman argues birds must reach old age or they would have been exterminated.
A touted medical notice claims Electric Bitters can calm nervousness cure sleeplessness and ease stomach and kidney issues. It claims to tone the stomach regulate the bowels and purify the blood and guarantees satisfaction with a 50 cent price.
Wanted in every state several industrious persons to travel for a house established eleven years with large capital. 10 reputable merchants and agents sought for profitable line. Permanent engagement weekly cash salary of 18 dollars and traveling and hotel expenses advanced weekly. Experience not essential. Mention references and enclose self addressed envelope. The National 334 Dearborn Street Chicago.
The ad claims married men do not live longer than singles and promotes Re-Go Tenie Laxative Syrup as the safe cure for constipation. Sold by G. W. Kemp, druggist.
The Manhattan Therapeutic Association promises permanent painless cures for morphine and other habits at home with no business disruption. They claim immediate action, better appetite, sound sleep, and a restored nervous system, offering a free trial and booklet via Dept B 1135 Broadway New York City.
If you are not a subscriber, read through this month and subscribe. A dollar a year, or send for The Chicago Inter Ocean weekly as well for 105 dollars a year. Offer valid until January 1, 1904, so hurry.
A flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm bound on the back or chest provides relief for lambe back side and chest pains. The balm is claimed to have no superior liniment for deep seated muscular and rheumatic pains. For sale by G. W. Kemp.
On Thursday December 24 1903 the Will offer sale in the southwest part of Russiaville on the Aunt Wate Martin place. Gov items include two horse wagon corn planter eight year old horse one coming three year old cow three shares weight about fifty pounds each binder corn plow cultivator braking plow spike tooth Latrow log pigtotens and chains carriage buggy work harness single harness hay in mow and other articles. Nine months credit on sums of 3 and over. Cash discounts offered. I S Welker.
The W. R. C. of this place held its annual officers election last Saturday afternoon December 12. President Susan McDaniel led the slate with Senior Vice President Mattie Aabledon Vice Sarah Jones Treasurer Tydian Thomas Conductor Mary Reese Assistant Conductor FooA Haun Guard Nate Martin. Joint installation of the Past and Corps is planned for the first meeting in January.
A lengthy ad touts extensive holiday merchandise from linen napkins and handkerchiefs to hosiery and lingerie. It highlights cheap prices on umbrellas shoes hats dolls and toys plus jewelry, perfume and dining ware while urging shoppers to buy now and avoid last minute crowds.
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