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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
7
A dense listing of fireworks and cap pistols with prices including 200 Rem automatic caps, Kilgore caps at 150, Terror single shot caps at 10c, and 50 box gaps. Also offered are Three Inch icecrackers at 106 box, flags in various sizes, and wool or cotton banner fabrics priced 60c to 14.50. Local shop promotes festive items and supplies for display.
An old newspaper notice advertises fresh shipments including Paris Green at 50c, Gopher Poison 40c, Strychnine Alkaloid $2.00, water glass for eggs 85c per gallon, hammocks 3.25 to 9.60, croquet sets 1.75 to 3.60, safety razors 1.06 to 5.00, khaki kits 1.50, Bibles and testaments, air cushion pillows 2.50, Nuxated Iron 1.00 or 6 for 5.00, Hind’s Honey cream 50c, almond cream 35c.
An early Kodak ad promises to capture vacation memories with simple cameras. It cites price ranges from $2.00 to $12.50 for Hex Brownies and Kodaks, inviting readers to visit West 01 Kodak for selections from under $97.50 to higher models.
Local shop lists complete stock of Spalding baseball gear including catchers mitts infielders gloves bats masks body protectors shoes toe and heel plates sliding pads score books ankle braces first base mitts rule books and more available at all times.
Washington dispatch notes the noon day prayer for victory and peace inaugurated in the capitol. It reports Congress recess potential and pending revenue bills as the draft age extension debate gains momentum with estimates of 250000 more men entering Class 1 amid the war effort.
President Wilson warns that the war demand requires full effort from all. draft age men must work in productive jobs or join the army. Reports show hundreds of exemptions revoked for Navy service and other shifts. Local notes mention farms, elevators, visitors, and community events across the area including church picnics and social visits.
Advertisement lists Bavarian bathing suits in styles with worsted and sailor collars priced from 1.50 to 12.00, V-Neck worsted suits from 1.50 to 6.50, bathing caps in patriotic or floral designs from 0.35 to 0.75, water wings in white and colored, and carrying bags at 0.75.
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