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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
8
An advertisement for sporting goods mentions Baby Ben eight day alarm clocks and Spalding tennis shoes with high or low cut options. It highlights tennis rackets in various weights and stringing, with rackets priced from 1.25 to 12 dollars.
An assortment of bath suits and accessories described for women men and boys. Includes Worsted and banetiens sets with skirts attached in colors such as green white royal blue orange navy blue crimmon and white. Prices range from 50 to 80.25 and sizes from 4 to 44. Diving caps with fancy gathered bands offered in multiple colors.
The Johnny J. Jones Exposition arrives Monday from St. Paul boasting the biggest show on earth says promoter Ed R. Salter. The Joy Train features more than twenty attractions including America a musical spectacle with ten southern belles, Underground Chinatown, London Ghost Shows, Bug House Crystal Maze and the Siamese Twins. Margaret Gast the Mile-a-Minute girl performs with Hopewell Sisters and Bob Baker in Auto Drome, while Fighting Navies of the World display model ships and German submarines.
A lively Minnesota scene describes the Johnny J. Jones Exposition with wild animals, stunt acts, and featured attractions. It highlights the Carcassal ride, Eli Ferris Wheel, the Midget City, Pat Girls Congress, and the Liberty Band, with praise for Jones and his press agent Salter. Also included are local notices about a Logan hero, Nazarene Camp dates, and a Minot Grain Association meeting.
An advertisement from a local bank and savings agency promotes 5 percent interest on savings and time certificates, with services including checking, insurance, and farm loans. It notes Saturday evening hours and lists Firet Farmers Bank of Minet alongside The Savings Leas Trust Co located on Norway Bidg Minet, N. F.
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