26 Jan 1893
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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1893
Page
1
New stock at Hats Caps Gents Furnishings and Boots Shoes promises bargains at prices from 1.60 to premium goods. Advertises low price strategy and invites customers to inspect, noting Jas G Blaine and Grover Cleveland as in-store figures to greet patrons three doors from the Blue Front.
Promises a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tester chapped hands chilblains corns eruptions and piles. Guarantee of perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Sold for 5 cents per box by M 48 Wright & Co.
A public debate across Iowa papers weighs the propriety of publishing cards of thanks from bereaved families. The Iowa City Republican and other editors argue sentiment, private grief, and community norms, while some insist such notices serve the living and readers.
A local advert promises Dr King’s New Discovery can treat coughs colds and lung throat and chest troubles. If no benefit after a fair trial customers may return the bottle for a refund. Trial bottles are free with large 50 cent and one dollar sizes available.
A reader note describes the Dubuque Semi-Week Times as a broad, affordable paper with eight pages on Tuesday and four on Friday. Various local items follow, including law questions about street right of way, crosswalks, and British quill pen traditions in contracts.
State of Iowa Bremer County informs heirs Samuel Countryman Ina Abbott Louisa Houck Perry Countryman George Countryman Ralph Countryman and Lawrence Countryman that Violetta Countryman administratrix will file the final report of Charles Countryman on or before January 26 1802. The February 6 1893 hearing date at the district court in Waverly is set. If no exceptions or reasons are shown before noon of the first day of the next term default will be entered and the report approved and administratrix discharged. Dated December 20 1822. Violetta Countryman Administratrix. Hazuerr Van Viack Attorney.
Articles filed to form a Iowa corporation named Great Western Lumber Company based in Sumner Iowa. Business includes buying owning selling lumber wood coal fuel building materials and related goods. Capital stock fixed at fifty thousand dollars to be paid as directed by directors.
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