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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
5
Local retailer announces closure for a national holiday on Monday. Featured fabric sale details include figures for Figured Organ dies 124c and Figured Batiste 114c with varied prices. Many textiles listed like Linen Sheeting 60c and India Linen at 237c, alongside other laces and waists.
Sale inventory reveals heavy stock in carpet and floor coverings with prices on Wilton Velvet Rugs Axminster Velvet Rugs Brussels Rugs and 9x12 room sizes plus discounted ladies oxfords and leather pumps. Remaining days offer slashed prices to clear stock and entice buyers.
A sale listing shows price points for long cloth in linen and cotton varieties. It lists 12 dozen yards at 124 cents and multiple bundles priced at 5 to 20 yards with rates around 10 cents per yard for wide lengths.
George Riser visited Kokomo on business Tuesday. Mrs. Fred Broadrick and children visited relatives in Thorntown earlier this week. Luxe Thomas Howard Brubaker and daughter Irene were in Kokomo Monday. W. H. Eikenberry Omer Pollock and Arthur Long were Marion visitors Monday. July 3 races planned in Russiaville. Jake Whitesell and Gale Davis went to Kokomo Monday for violin lessons. Rev. Frank Lawson and wife reside at Gilliland house South Liberty Street. Miss Lelia and Mary Trobaugh of Indianapolis stay with Mrs. H. Allison and family.
The Pythian Sisters will serve ice cream cake and lemonade on the school house lawn Saturday evening. Everyone is invited to come.
The foe W C T U will operate a rest and check tent at the fair this year. Parcels overcoats and similar items will be checked for a small sum and kept safe for visitors.
The next Ladies Aid Society meeting of the Christian church is set for next Thursday July at the home of Mrs Eliza Batclif. The prior gathering at Mrs Ketta Gordos home was pleasant with tasty refreshments served.
A 30 days shoe sale by LL and M Shoe Co is advertised with a July sale pitch. The piece also promotes the Russiaville Fourth of July races inviting attendees and companions. It notes Chas Brockus returning from Wisconsin with his new wife Miss Cora Richwond and outlines his upcoming teaching moves and education background.
L. and M. Shoe Co in Kokomo and Peru. Genuine Thacker from W Va Coal praised as clean and high grade. Priced at 3.50 per ton for threshing. Sold exclusively in Russiaville by Russiaville Lumber and Coal Co.
A historical ad touts Dr Shoop s Restorative as a cure that targets the nerve root affecting stomach heart and kidneys. The copy claims proper nerve support prevents organ failure and promises visible results after five to ten days rest, marketed by Swayze Bros Drug Co.
EAST BOUND and WEST BOUND train listings with local and mail express services. Includes schedules such as 12:33 a.m. arrival, 2:39 p.m. departures, and multiple freight and mail routes to Toledo Charleston Neots St Louis and more.
If you want relief from urinary disorders inflammation of the bladder backache and weak back take DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Bert Barber of Elton Wis says DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills have done more for me than anything I have ever taken Send your name to E C De Witts Co Chicago for a free trial box They are sold there by Swayzee Bros Drug Co
If you want good footwear that looks well and wears well attend the big July sale by L and M Shoe Co with locations in Kokomo and Peru.
The notice recommends Chamberlains Salve to ease sore nipples after nursing. Wipe away before the baby nurses. Many trained nurses report good results. Sold by G. W. Kemp. Also offering picture postcard sets of local scenes and churches at low prices.
Any lady reader may request a No-Drip Coffee Strainer coupon from Dr Shoop Ravine Wis. The silver plated device prevents dripping while Dr Shoops Health Coffee is praised for taste health benefits economy and convenience. Free book on Health Coffee offered with coupon. Wigls & Milles.
Advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the supreme cure for cuts burns bruises sores boils ulcers eczema salt rheum and piles. It promises sore eyes cold sores chapped hands relief and claims only 25 cents at G. W. Kemp's.
Advertises Electric Bitters as a cure for nervousness skin eruptions and constipation of kidney poisons. Promises regulated stomach liver and kidneys, purified blood and improved complexion with bright eyes and smooth skin. See at G. W. Kemp's.
Rev Beard and wife of the Russiaville Baptist church visit among members during school vacation. The Eikenberry Buggy Store has a new showing. Marion Evans or Grant Ridenaur are noted for the timing. Avery Main buys half interest in the Adair Meat Market as Jeffers retires. Avery, an experienced meat cutter, is expected to make the firm a success. customers praised the quality of meats and service.
Cheney Washington man Bert P Lean describes a near fatal lung trouble that baffled doctors and resisted visits to Spokane and California specialists before Dr King’s New Discovery cured him. The ad promotes Ling Troude bronchitis cough and asthma remedy with free samples and lists a Remy product as a remedy.
Report of the closing of the First National Bank at Russia Ville Indiana as of June 21 1909. Details show loans and discounts including secured and unsecured drafts with U S Bonds pledged to secure circulation. Names listed include Jasna os R C Kinciid TM FE Gurdon F Hailingeworth.
Advertisement urges using Chamberlain's Liniment to relieve rheumatism pain and aid sleep. Claims long standing cases respond well and that relief justifies the cost. Sold by G. W. Kemp.
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