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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1900
Page
2
Readable text urges shoppers to visit headquarters for best selected stock in dry goods clothing carpets boots hats trunks groceries glassware hardware and more with large assortments to choose from in the city.
Elegant jackets with silk and satin linings offered in regular sizes. Prices range from 1.50 to 8.50, with options in light and dark fabrics, fancy braid, felt trimming, and ash-like finishes. Prompt viewing urged.
The advertisement showcases feminine fabrics and ready outfits for women. It highlights soft warm shirt waists and dressy options in striped and polka dot patterns, offered in assorted colors. Prices listed at .75 for cotton blends and .70 for wool varieties, emphasizing value and quality.
The catalog lists Black Astrachan Capes from 4.00, Scotch Plaid Golf Capes 4.00 to 9.00, Black cavers 2.50 to 7.50, silk-plaited examples with braid and jet buttons, and stylish capes priced up to 7.50.
New stock arrives with exceptional completeness and wide variety ensuring a satisfactory choice. Prices range from 12 to 1.00.
Special Offer in Camel's Hair Cloth promotes the serviceable fabric for ladies tailoring and dressmaking. The regular 1.25 grade in mixed Browns and Blues is offered at 90.
This advertisement promotes pressed flannels and ladies' cloth as extra wide at 52 to 56 inches in several colors. Suitable for ladies' shirt waists children's dresses and tailor made suits or skirts. Prices listed as .50 .65 and .75.
Complete new atack of Clothing for fall and winter just received. All sizes all the better grades prices below competition. Let us show you that Good Clothing need not be high priced. See these Suits and Overcoats and save money. If you want a special bargain at the price ask for our All Wool Tricot Jong Afen's Suit at 500.
A shop offers the regular 1.35 shoe at 1.00 to clear stock. Sizes available are plentiful. The item is described as a medium fine Kangaroo Calf Button Shoe with coin toe and dress shoe style suitable for everyday wear.
Wood and coal heaters are advertised as affordable for the coming season. A large stock of Tight Wood Heaters is offered at 3.23 with options for all sizes and styles. Choose from wood or coal burners with or without reservoirs at right prices.
Marion May and Sons conduct plowing operations at H. F. Combs's field, positioning equipment along the parcel and preparing the soil for upcoming planting season. Work details indicate ground engagement near the Combs property boundary with contractor supervision.
The item notes a weekly digest from October 25, 1900, summarizing events labeled as The News of the Past Week. It credits T. H. Seed as editor and references The Summer Fires in a brief historical recap.
Patchwork items report coal and grain trade, lectures by Eli Perkins, political speeches by Bryan and Williams, church services, railroad work, and local sales. Mentions H F Combs, M J Seed, W E Brian, and D A Westall Son with timetables, weather remarks, and wedding announcement of E A Sheridan and Cora Sheridan.
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