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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1909
Page
5
Hot weather business builders announce rapid clearance of summer surplus. Bargain figures are often lower than factory cost and prices are named to trigger thrift and economy. Buyers are urged to purchase as many as purse allows.
52-inch All Wool Sicilian Cloth in colors and black, regular 75c, special 39c. 42-inch All Wool Satin Prunella in shades and black, regular 50c, special 49c. 27-inch All Silk Rough Pongee plain colors and stripes, regular 1.20, special 74c. Choice of all Silk and Satin Foulards in colors, regular 75c and 85c, special 59c. 36-inch All Silk Taffeta oil boiled, chifton finish, regular 1.25, special 79c. Fall Rugs and Carpets at low prices. see selection.
Advertising list details fabrics and linens with quantities and discounts for wash and white goods. Items include straw ticking silk gingham figured waisting bed spreads Huck towels Turkish towels and wash bags. Suit discounts cover multiple price tiers from 5.00 to 20.00 with sale prices shown.
Advertisement promotes Axminster rugs 27x54 at 2.00 or 50 patterns, half wool ingrain and pure wool berains priced per yard with regional comparisons. Also advertises Brussel Bugs line full size Gx12 and room size Axminster Bugs priced to attract early buyers.
Ross Hodson visited Kokomo over Sunday. OSCAR Brockus and Vea Hope were in Kokomo Sunday evening. Mrs J Whitesell was a forest visitor all week. Jake Whitesell traveled to Kokomo Monday for violin lessons. Emmons Webb came to Kokomo Sunday evening drawn by a smile. Liba Jeter of Kokomo spent Tuesday visiting relatives and old friends. Mrs Geo Freeman and children of Quakford spent the week here with relatives.
Help wanted advertisement seeks an experienced cook and a girl for general house work at Kokomo Indiana. Good wages offered and call telephone number 388 for application.
Wm. Waddell traveled to West Baden on Saturday to seek treatment through the healing mud baths.
Rev. M. B. Graham and his family left by auto on Tuesday to spend a couple of weeks with relatives in Leipsic Ohio.
One of the best inner player pianos offered for sale by L S Corfman at 113 115 S Market St Kokomo Indiana. Contact 1209 by phone for details and price.
Ready to Wear Department offers half price on selected items including livery wash suits two and three piece jacket suits princess dresses lingerie dresses and more. Limited time offer in our house.
Scientists report bones of ancient men found in a Swiss cave, dating back 100000 years, suggesting early harsh life with dangers from wild beasts. Modern notes claim Dr Kings New Discovery cured a reader from severe lung trouble, touting it as best for coughs and pneumonia prevention. Trial bottles offered.
The Logansport district minister Rev C C Cissell delivered a splendid sermon at the Russiaville M E Church Sunday night during the Second Quarterly Conference. His message emphasized faith, duty, and community service within the church and district.
New Home domestic and standard sewing machines in stock with needles and supplies. A repairman will service any make at short notice for customers of Eikenberry Bros Hardware Store.
Mr. John Skinner of Indianapolis was in town Saturday on business. The brief notice notes his visit but gives no additional details or outcomes.
Aubrey Hawkins from Indiana University visits home for summer. The ad claims King’s New Life Pills cleanse the artem and cure headaches constipation malaria without distress.
Guardian of Samuel Woody offers for private sale after July 9 property in Chandler's Addition, Kokomo Indiana. Sale requires one third cash with balance in six and twelve months at six percent interest. John L. Woody, Guardian.
Art Long and R C Whincaid traveled to Anderson at the start of the week. It is reported the Colonel is considering purchasing an automobile.
For Rent note describes the Fry homestead located north of the M E church with mailing address A W Fry in Swayzee Indiana.
Testimonial from William H. Stroling of Carbon Hill Alabama claims two doctors gave up on his four year old with severe dysentery. After using Chamberlains remedy and castor oil per directions, the child recovered. For sale by G W Remy.
Russell Newlin of Logansport was a visitor here on Sunday with local readers noting his presence and return.
Rhea Wright has again assumed leadership of the clothes cleaning and pressing shop. He guarantees satisfaction in every particular.
Real photographs offered of the Christian and Methodist churches, school house, and Decoration Day street scenes in Russiaville. Cards feature Mrs geo L Woody and other views. Four cents each.
A 1972 era claim promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a longstanding effective treatment. It notes wide sales across the United States and abroad, with nine druggists out of ten recommending it to customers. Available from G. W. Kemp.
Dr Farrar from Cat Island La recalls a severe diarrhoea attack that left him unable to work. After using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy he reports rapid relief and believes it would have saved a hundred dollars in doctor bills. Sold by G W Kemp.
B. F. Alter and his daughter Mrs. A C Chaney left yesterday for Dayton Ohio to visit relatives and stay with family.
Thomas Newlin of Windfall was a Ruasinville visitor Wednesday and Thursday, spending time in the town and meeting local residents.
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin presents a booklet on rheumatism and a free trial of his Rheumatic Remedy. The ad asks readers to help a disheartened neighbor by sharing the offer and promises reward to the helper through Swayzee Bros Drug Co.
A garbled notice describes a drug firm selling a product through a local company. It mentions Dr Snoop's imitation remedy and urges readers to stop using forms. The text references a 23 minute interval and Palau Piotes-Dr. Snoop’s replicates in a suspicious sales pitch.
After twelve years of stomach trouble and large medical costs, Samuel Boyer of Pulsom Iowa reports his wife benefited greatly from one box of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. He praises the relief and continues use. Sold by CW Kemp with free samples.
Carl Sims of Frankfort was in town Wednesday on business.
Advertises Chamberlain's Salve priced at twenty five cents. Claims quick relief from itching and smarting due to skin diseases. Sold by U. W. Henry.
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