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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
4
Retailers advertise a large selection of hot weather merchandise with an invitation to view and request demonstrations. The notice highlights numerous articles and emphasizes eager staff ready to show customers goods suited to summer needs.
Hot weather may prompt buys of men's pin check pants straps at 50 cents. Limited stock at 1 to 3 off. Dutch collars trimmed with lace or jabots cost 25 or 35 cents. Dutch collars starched 15 cents. Turnover collars priced 10 15 and 25 cents. Fans include 15 inch Latin palm at 2 cents or 3 for 5 cents, Japanese silk drump fans 5 to 16 cents, folding fans 3 cents to 1.48 dollars.
A hot weather ad trumpets a big assortment of colored calico by the yard at low per yard prices, highlighting affordability as a summer textile buy.
An old advertisement promotes Men s Shirts and Drawers like Poros Knit with trimmed finish at 25 cents. It lists Ladies and Children Gauze Underwear, Vests at 10 15 25 and 35 cents, Pants at 15 25 and 50 cents, and Union Suits in various sizes 4 to 90 or 4 to 9 priced 25 or 50 cents.
Parasols for ladies and children in white embroidered silk and linen, plus colored silk options and assorted umbrellas in black red green brown and blue. Directoire, Japanese wood, and box wood handles available. Prices from 39 cents to 5 dollars.
Plain White embroidered and fancy wash belts offered at 15 25 and 50 cents. White belting plain and embroidered available at 15 25 and 39 cents.
Remnant Bargain Counters always holds interesting items. The note highlights ongoing sales and curated pieces in a shop setting. It emphasizes variety and the appeal of discovering unique bargains among repurposed inventory.
Voting contest urging hustling to gather votes titled standing of candidates. Mentions Bertha Crockett without address and notes over 500000 votes scattered nationwide. Encourages readers to hustle to collect as many votes as possible.
Jackson Corsets advertises best selection with new straight figuregiving models in long and extra long skirts. Frames lace corsets promise smooth backs and no breakage with waist stays. prices range from $1.00 to $2.50 and include De Lux BR stout lady corsets at competitive costs.
A bold listing promotes a beautiful line of plain, full lace and boot hose in multiple colors including black tan brown oxblood old rose pink blue and grey. It promises long wear and best price.
Advertisement notes gloves in silk and Lisle short and elbow lengths in Black and Colors from 25c to 1.48. Long gloves greatly reduced. Colgates Talcum Powder 19c and Grand Duchess Violet Talcum Powder 15c for a can.
A display of mosquito netting in colors and weaves plus Crepe Plisse in white black and two tone colorings highlighted. India Linens Persian Lawns French Mustins and Flaxon offered in plains and printed stripes with easy care fabrics on sale at low prices.
Advertisement for 19th century muslin underwear including chemises skirts gowns and combination corset covers with prices from 19c to 3.98 and children’s pants 15c to 75c per pair.
Take down old heavy draperies and install light airy curtains to keep rooms cooler this season. Replace with fabrics that block heat while still letting in daylight.
Ed Scott visits family in town while Mrs. L. A. Clements advertises a two week cut price millinery sale with trimmed hats and discount items. Social visits span Indianapolis Carmel Westfield and Terhune, with church activities and a closing store halt until September.
The Last Meeting of the Year featured Annie Boxley Mastin as hostess on the porch. Mrs. Jiia Conklin of Westfield spoke on the Browning romance of Robert and Elizabeth Browning, followed by song by Mrs. Lida Cox. Refreshments included ice cream, strawberries, cake, and coffee as guests fished partners from a miniature pond.
In Sherman area records K E Bennett states he has no claim on Mr. Kercheval's dray and asserts his own long running dray business. Bennett insists he has furnished drays to multiple clients including Charley and George Year and remains active in the trade. He denies any others owe him obligations and asks readers to trust the statement.
Raymond Boyd of Hisrtonville stars for Burlington in the Central Association. He shut out Jacksonville without a hit or run and earlier blanked Waterloo in a fifteen inning game. Boyd has nine wins in ten decisions this season and his two no hit no run games in one week boost his rising reputation.
A number of Sheridan residents observed the sun eclipse last Thursday evening. The spectacle appeared around 7 o'clock and lasted until sunset, with many using smoked glasses though the sky’s condition allowed naked-eye viewing.
Miss Nellie B. Shaffer and Harriet Augusta Prank Jr. Reader present a piano student recital on Tuesday evening June 29 at 8 15 on the Palmer lawn. Participants include Mrs J A Branson Ruth Harris Hildie Marie Palmer Helen Pearson Ruth Couch Anna Statia Cox Pauline Kercheval Reva Perry Wanda Hutchens Zora Wilson Mabel Robbins Daisy Purdy John Mitchell Daval Palmer. Friends invited.
The W C T A met with Mrs Ellen Smith last Friday for flower day. Thirteen bouquets were sent to the sick. Talks were given by Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Hutchens and a reading by Mrs Melson. Advertisement notes thirty day guarantee on T A Linton liquid lice killer and chicken remedies. Advertise in the News.
The town of Ghevidan fod mandates property owners or occupants cut weeds, briars, and grass from their lots and adjacent street edges by June and August. The marshal will enforce after June 15 and August 2, with costs charged to owners if not done.
All property owners and tenants within the corporate limits are notified to clean up their back yards ales and vaults without delay. This is the designated time to complete the cleanup.
A reunion for all veterans of Hamilton and adjoining counties is planned for July 3 in the grove of John S. Kercheval, 13 miles north of Sheridan, under Wm. Smith Post No. 103 and the Relief Corps. Good music and a program are promised. All mothers of old soldiers are invited, and everyone should bring well filled baskets for a day of patriotic enjoyment. Exercises start at 10:30 AM.
The Coughlen Wilson Dental Co announces permanent relocation over W L Hares grocery offering modern dental services at low prices. They advertise painless tooth extraction with a new method and care for nervous patients, with gas or air available. Free examination and consultation. Office hours include Saturdays and Wednesdays. Home Office 717 Newton Claypool Building. Noblesville Sheridan Indianapolis.
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