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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1900
Page
4
A Susquehanna report describes farmer Nye in Hopbottom rearing a fox found after trapping a killed marauder. The fox nurses on sheep milk beside a bereaved ewe and grows tame. The item also lists local vignettes from Stillwater and surrounding towns including political jests, a brewing water war, and a tale of a dancing master.
The common council plans a second night of debate on the license tax ordinance with many members ready to offer amendments. The mercantile interests are seen as already taxed, and one councilman expects passage on third reading with limited remaining changes.
The notice touts regular prices and superior spring stock at Connolly and Wallace. It claims never-better quantities and exclusive items, emphasizing regular value over seasonal discounts and urging customers to test their offerings.
Great heaps of cottons and linens showcase a wide range of colors and patterns. The store touts Scotch Ginghams, French Percales, silk blends, and German Linens with deep discounts and plentiful quantities aimed at attracting February shoppers.
Our best efforts are shown this week with great values in white goods. Imperial Long Cloth 12 yard pieces at 1 50 per piece and 40 inch Lawns in short pieces from one to five yards. Persian Lawns for 1900 ready with regular and mercerized finishes. Prices 20c to 50c. India Linens Victoria Lawns Batistes Organdies Dimities Swiss Mulls and fancy weaves featured with samples available.
A steady low priced cotton store offers New York Mills Bleached Muslin 36 inches wide in 5 to 20 yard pieces at 10c per yard. Pillow cases 45-36 at 10c each, white spreads and comfortables priced to attract. Full sized crocheted quilts $1.85, spreads $1.75 to $2.00, Marseilles and English Latin finished spreads highlighted.
A morning sale features large quantities of excellent napkins with German damask and Scotch patterns. Prices range from 80 cents per dozen for half bleached linen to 3.00 per dozen for large double damask, with 560 dozen Snow White Scotch napkins at 1.75 per dozen and other premium options listed.
The advertisement markets Women's English Finger Purses at 25¢ to $1.50 each with leather varieties morocco seal Texas steel pigskin in black and colors. New ribbon belts priced 50¢ to $1.00 and stiffened to prevent puckering. Belts offered at the notion counter.
A brisk sale notice touts 500 dozen handkerchiefs in fresh stock with embroidery and lace trims priced at 9c each, plus a broad hosiery listing for women men and children. It promises the best value yet and urges early attendance with numerous price points and styles across gloves, stockings, and children's options.
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