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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1909
Page
5
The Big Bargain Sign announces fall merchandise arriving in bulk with lowest prices of the year. The weeklong sale urges bulk purchases for long ahead, promising strong value and grand investment returns. Early fall goods include bordered dress lateens and creton fabrics at deep cuts.
Weeklong sale offers carpets rugs draperies and curtains with reduced per yard and per pair prices. Wilton and Axminster rugs along with Ingrains and Velvets feature deep discounts. Blanket and waist offers emphasize no approvals and no exchanges. Sale ends Saturday night.
A reader notice lists prices for wash goods including figured lawns and patistes 7c for 15c, organdies 10c for 174c, linen sheeting 24 yards wide 10c for 15c, dimities 15c for 2242, flax toweling and damask items, and assorted table linens with varying discounted rates. The list covers Nainsook, plain white, mercerized damask, and bleached all linen products with quantities and unit prices. It reads like a trade advertisement for fabric and household textiles.
Prices listed for fabric and textiles including Standard Indigo and Light Blue Prints at 3 cents, Black and White and Grey Prints at 3 cents, American and Simpson Prints in all colors at 44 cents, Standard Apron Ginghams in all size checks at 4 cents, various sheetings and muslin at small sums, Ready Made Sheets and Bed Spreads with cents values, and Madras Shirtings at 4 cents.
The notice advertises lawn waists with tucked fronts and long sleeves at 33 cents, embroidered and lace trimmed waists valued 150 to 200 at 69 cents, and French mull and Persian lawn waists with embroidery and insertion trim valued 2.00 to 2.50 offered at nine cents off.
J L Hodson visited Kokomo on business while Perry Hes of Logansport stayed with relatives. Shortridge and Henry of Kokomo were in town. Guy Fitzsimmons went to Bluffton for a short visit. Mrs Gee L Woody and Mrs Jeptha Chappel joined Kokomo sightseeing. Dorcas Society meets at Mrs A H Miller's home next Tuesday afternoon. all ladies invited. A E Alter and family of Forest visited Charley Rawlings and family. Zimri Hanson and daughter Elva visited their old home near Shanghai. Elva remains for the week. Hanson reunion held at Edwin Hanson's west of New London with many attending. Rose Rickey, Jennie Sylcox, Willie Rickey, Bert Sylcox, Arland Hutchinson, Daisy Kanable, Vessa Wright and Jobb Skianer from Russiaville were guests of Mr and Mrs Clark.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as reliable for diarrhoea dysentery and bowel complaints. It claims it is pleasant to take and suitable for all ages and notes it is sold by Dr. G W Kemp. The copy also suggests skipping plasters and using Chamberlain's Liniment for back and side pains.
Dr Miles Nervine touted as a remedy for nervous breakdowns and various ailments tied to nerve energy. The ad asserts thousands cured and urges readers to buy with a refund guarantee via local druggists like Burke of Sisters Creek Oregon.
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop’s Cough Remedy as gentle and harmless for adults and very young babies. It claims the remedy soothes tickling and dry coughs without opium or chloroform and uses wholesome plant ingredients. Sold by Swayze Brus Drug Co.
An advertisement features Otto Trabue and family visiting Art Long and kin and promotes Dr Shoop's new Health Coffee substitute made from toasted cereals malt and nuts. It claims healthful benefits and quick preparation with a minute brewing time and even fools coffee experts.
Chas Pauley and family are visiting Mr Pauley’s mother in Marion this week.
An old advertisement proclaims De Witt's Little Early Risers liver pills as safe, sure, easy to use and capable of driving away the blues, claiming they make you feel better and happier. Sold by Way Zee Bros. Drugaq.
An advertisement argues that stomach nerves heart and kidneys are weak and that Dr St Cop s Restorative helps. It claims the tonic calms these organs and urges a 48 hour test, with Swayzee Bros Drug Co as the seller.
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