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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
4
A wide range of suits and long coats are offered at reduced prices. Suits of broadcloth worsted chevron and herringbone stripe fall from 20.00 25.00 to 14.98. Long coats in broadcloth or kersey drop to 5.85 from 7.50. A 25.00 suit in current season materials is reduced to 25.00.
Clearout brings rug brands like Brugselst Brussels and Axminster rugs at deep rebates. Ingrain carpets and Brussels carpets drop to under one dollar per yard while lace curtains and draperies accompany oil window shades and portieres at big discounts.
Local store advertises cotton blankets from 65 cents per pair and wool blankets up to 12.50, with comforts and outings priced between 9 and 30 cents per yard. Other textiles include fleeced flannelettes, calicoes, cretonnes, and unbleached muslin at reduced per yard rates.
Published in Russiaville Indiana the local paper with editor George L Woody and publisher details. The note indicates postal registration and section information for the publication.
Leander Coffin and his wife spent Sunday with relatives. Mrs. L S Jeter of Kokomo visited friends here Monday. Mrs T A Hanson and son Tommy were Kokomo visitors Monday. John Anderson of Ohio is visiting John Baldwin and family this week. L D Waldron and family moved into the Brant property on West Main Street. Mrs Jess Whitsell of Forest visited Jake Whitsell and family Tuesday. Mrs Nancy Ratcliff of Bloomington returned home Tuesday. John Cochran will hold a public sale of farming implements next Monday and plans to move to town soon.
Morgan and Milton Conard are working at Tipton. Mr. Morgan plans to move his family to Tipton.
Mr. Dick Milet of Bunker Hill Indiana has purchased an interest in the Gaylor Bros Hardware store. A former traveling salesman for the International Harvester Company, he is described as a hustler and is welcomed with his family to the city.
An advertisement argues sickness stems from a weak nervous system and promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a cure. It cites a testimonial from John James of Riverton Nebraska and notes druggists may refund the first bottle if no benefit.
R N Farrar recalls a 1902 severe diarrheal attack and credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with prompt relief in a 1907 episode at Cat Island Louisiana. He claims using it earlier would have saved a $100 doctor bill. Sold by G Kemp.
Penny Pictures advertised at Mrs Woody’s Studio and Wadman’s store offering photographic prints or small portraits. The note emphasizes availability at both locations for local customers.
Mr. W. Stone of East Poland Maine says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve heals burns sores cuts and abrasions and also soothes sore feet and piles. Sold under guarantee at Kemps drug store.
Mrs Mary Lee of rural route 8 Zanesville testifies that King s New Discovery saved her husband James L after severe lung illness or consumption nearly claimed his life. The ad asserts quick relief from coughs colds and lung troubles and offers a 50 cent to 1.00 remedy with a free trial bottle at Kemp s drug store.
An evening event titled Ping Pong debuts at Mrs. Woody's Photo Gallery featuring a display or demonstration. Details include opening audience access and the venue address, inviting local residents to attend.
The notice warns lady customers of The small Gencern Driving tdewa may have their rigs cared or at Weedy Bros Livery Barn. It urges asking alerts for tickets and is signed C Wadman.
The Dorcas Society of the M E Church will hold its annual Bazaar and Market on November 24 and 25 in the Kincaid room. A chance to buy Christmas presents and enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner. Your patronage is solicited.
Mrs Chas FE Smith of West Franklin Maine says she uses Dr Kings New Life Pills as a family laxative because they work without fuss. The painless purifiers are sold at Kemp's Drug store for 25 cents.
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