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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
4
A Chicago mail order pitch promotes Edison Phonographs with fixed U S prices from 12.50 to 55.00 and prepaid freight if cash or references are sent. It notes easy payment options 2.00 to 10.00 down and monthly sums, claiming lower costs than urban dealers and urging buyers to keep money in North Dakota.
Local store offers two three and four quart Fountain Syringes and Hot Water Bottles at half price to clear stock. Four quart hot water bottles sell 83c or 84c. two quart bottles 70c. three quart 75c. syringes priced 88c for two quart and 95c for four quart. Combination syringes slash to 1.18 and 1.25 respectively. Stocks limited, sale ends when stock runs out.
McCoy's offers every Edison record in stock with weekly replenishment. Customers can mail for the latest Edison catalogue up to January 1st and mail orders over two dozen are prepaid. Recognitions sell at 35 cents each or 4 dollars 20 cents a dozen.
Good Knives Everybody learns that McCoy's sells pocket knives for 60c and 65c, with prices higher elsewhere. The piece notes you won’t find them for less than 90c or a dollar outside McCoy's.
A buyer in New York last fall placed an Import Order of Automobile Goggles, enabling us to offer goggles at roughly one third to one half the price of most stores. Arrival is expected around the stated timeframe.
Geo H Lee, Omaha area poultry expert, introduces a full Lee's line with Lice Killer 35¢ a quart Egg Maker 25c per 2 1 2 lb package Germazone 50c tablets Stock Food 50c 7 lb Hog Remedy 70c 7 1 2 lb Best Conditioner 25c 2 1 2 lb Worm Powder 25c 1 lb Healing Oil 25c per quart Orders must arrive by January 7th or 10th.
Store sells Imported Hollowground Swedish razors for 1.48 and Hollowground German razors for 1.59 with a personal money back guarantee. Purchasers can return at the store rather than sending to the manufacturer. A 25 percent discount on razor strops is offered to every razor purchaser.
Our watchmakers are experienced and reliable men. When you leave your watch for repairs you can depend on it being done properly. We charge $1.50 for cleaning. some places charge 1.00 for top plate and balance wheel work, which we do not offer. During the dull season merchants cut prices, but our jewelers provide high grade work and extra care.
Bring your fountain pen to our jewelry department for first class repair at a reasonable price. We repair any make and supply extra parts such as feeds caps and barrels with prompt attention.
Victor Red Seal records range from $1.00 to $6.00 each with Caruso Melba Eames Pol Plan con Homer and Scotti offering solos at $3.00 for 12 inch discs Duets $4.00 Trios $5.00 and Quartets $6.00. A fine selection is on hand at all times.
Real rubies in sizes from one half to one and a half carats mounted in rings. Prices range from 6.00 to 12.00 dollars. July birthstone ruby offered at a bargain.
Color wool silk cotton or mix packs. One package dyes any fabric and outperforms old dyes. Sample wool silk cotton and mixed goods dyed together. 10c per package.
The ad touts Rexall Throat Gargle as the quickest and most effective remedy for sore throat. It notes it does not ease aches and pains and lists a four ounce bottle price of 25 cents.
In a bold anniversary note dated February 10 1908 McCoy proclaims five years of service as the state’s largest retail drug and jewelry house. He credits location and savvy buying for success and invites readers to study the upcoming semi annual catalogue and mail order system planned for expansion.
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