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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1899
Page
1
A local store advertises a sixty day clearance of fall and winter goods including cloaks at 3 50, capes, suits for boys at 3 to 5 off competitors, overcoats, and a large Clover Leaf shoe line. Emphasizes fresh stock, best prices, and top prices for farm produce.
Dress goods such as Henriettas Serges Tricots Arabine Fancies Vicagno Worsted Cashmeres Broadcloth are offered with straight honest dealings. Prices advertised claim at least one third off prior sale levels with one teaser price of 8 1 2 cents for certain items. Other goods described as cheaper.
A local dealer promotes a sale of hoods fascinators and baby coats with urging lines about preventing illness and avoiding carryover stock. The vendor claims a large assortment and promises no room to store unsold goods while offering goods at current prices.
Silks are offered at cost delivered to the house with a strong pitch of honesty. Shawls and blankets are promoted at reduced or “cost” prices, describing wool blankets 10 and 11 quarters and all wool and cotton sweaters and overshirts with deep reductions. The ad emphasizes no hum bug value and urges customers to call to see the goods and secure bargains.
The document describes the Cherokee Nation general allotment under the Five Civilized Tribes agreement. It sets division into five grades with specified per acre values, appraisal rules, and distribution of all lands among citizens. It covers townsites, payments, liens, and governance by townsite and commission structures.
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