28 Jul 1885
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1885
Page
1
A partial OCR shows garbled phrases about weather and dates with mentions of places or people possibly as North or High themes. Core items unreadable, but implies a weather brief or forecast fragment tied to a locality.
The store advertises a closeout of boys jersey material and shirts in dark hues and seal brown. Prices drop 5 to 25 percent as the season ends and surplus stock is cleared. Unlaundried shirts are included in this sale.
A dealer urges viewers to buy shirts from first hands, citing a 20 percent decline in prices to spark demand. The message emphasizes turning goods into money and gaining attention to underscore the need for gauze undershirts.
A chromatic ad notes percentage discounts across suits and menswear. Down 25 percent for certain items and 33 1 3 percent for others. Emphasizes clearing out a summer weight line in men’s fancy casimere suits and multiple boys sailor suit styles to move inventory.
The notice notes steep reductions with some items marked down 60 percent, others 50 and 40 percent. It lists shirt waists of all grades shades and makes including the celebrated Star Waist.
Down 30th cent. in order to get sold. Two or three lines in Men's Separate Pantaloons have fell, besides Men's and Youths' Fine Black Alpaca Coats, 13 of them are
A bold sale note announces items reduced to two dollars each for the week. Shoppers are urged to hurry as prices drop across a range of goods, with limited quantities available and emphasis on value and quick purchases.
Owen Brothers and Springfield branch of Great Manufacturing Clothiers organize a large turnout at the Seventh Regiment Camp. Col Wid White notes ample supply and orderly arrangements for meals and camp equipment. D A Smith reports preparations and detachments move forward to set up water and cooking apparatus, with messages about James Keaton and grave reunion postponed for Hodge's burial.
Long late-19th century style notice detailing Governor Hoadly's proclamation for a day of mourning in Ohio, burial arrangements for General Grant, Riverside Park burial site, and related ceremonies. Reports mention funeral plans, officials, and military contingents, plus references to Albany, Riverside Park, and New York figures.
A crude report describes a minor surgical operation on William Minne, with a doctor’s cautious prognosis for recovery after a penile injury. The text also notes a chaotic scene of public protest against a local jail election and an upcoming political meeting at Reinhomers Hall to discuss party emigration and committee actions.
Members of the nation prepare to move General Grant's body from Mt McGregor to New York City. Details describe the train route through Saratoga, the casket on a catapult, and the guarded procession with regular troops and family. Public services and park arrangements are outlined, with officials citing Central Park as a potential final resting place.
A lengthy European diplomatic update notes developments in foreign affairs with mention of North American relations, Westminster Abbey commemorations, and statements by officials about military movements and international claims. It references the Willington Times and other sources, including comments by foreign secretaries and local government actions.
Readable fragments describe millinery items in Bayou area shops with mentions of colors and styles. Estimates imply pricing near 25 per item, signaling a fashion surge as shoppers compare hats and accessories across local venues. Names and places are unclear due to OCR clarity but center on millinery trends and costs.
Abia New York July 28 Governor Ab yesterday issued invitations at the capitol to a large Assembly to convene in August to discuss the death of General Grant. The note mentions divisions and preparations, with references to political figures and upcoming formal proceedings at Albany and New York. The text is garbled but indicates a state response and ceremonial actions following General Grant’s death.
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