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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
4
A vintage ad touts Fountain Pens at 25c less than competitors and claims constant low prices with quality first. It promotes birthstone sapphires for September, McCoy's Optician services, and writing papers with box and juvenile sets while warning against miracle medicines.
When you break a frame or lens bring your work to this store for a reasonable price and a correct repair. We do all kinds of optical repairing and can duplicate broken lenses from the parts. We replace broken frames bows and carry a full line of gold filled and solid sold extras. Our optical treatment is complete in every detail and is run by people who know the business from start to finish.
Diamonds rise in price but the shop lists solid gold rings with small cut diamonds from 89.00 up to 850.00 in various settings. A selection of small stones is highlighted for their fine cut and color as first class value. Call to view the assortment.
Our regular 18 Karat McCoy wedding ring starts from 86.00 depending on weight. A cheaper solid ring at 5.00 is available though not as refined as the 18 Karat McCoy piece. We claim the largest stock of jewelry watches and diamonds in Minot.
An Edison Records rack priced at 5.00 holds about 100 cylinder records in a 30 inch square frame. It keeps records organized and easy to locate, reducing damage and saving time in finding a specific Edison record.
An old ad extols Harmony Violet perfume noting it equals imported France violet scents and costs 50 cents a ounce. It urges trials before buying other fragrances and promises value over competing products. The piece also promotes a $4 complete camera outfit with Eastman materials and easy use for beginners.
Merchants tout McCoy's stock of card cases bill books and purses as unmatched in the town. Readable phrases suggest a sale or display attracting shoppers to purchase these leather items.
An ad notes Guaranteed Razors at $2.50 with a privilege of exchange anytime within 60 days. The text promotes the offer and invites customers to decide on usage and potential replacement while asserting a fair deal.
Minot ND announces a contest inviting letters explaining why to trade at McCoy's. Prize is a $10 gold piece for the best letter received by October 10, 1908, with up to 250 words. author may be published, letters addressed to Paul V. McCoy.
The fragment mocks readers and hides a message about prescription handling and pharmacy confusion. It references druggists, doctors, compounding, and patient care in a jumbled, unclear passage with stray terms and misspellings.
Advertises an extreme discount on razor strops with a supposed 334 percent reduction and offers a dollar strop for $1.00. Mentions a quantity of about two hundred units and references a generic purchase from a house or vendor.
A damaged notice advertises a trade in for leaky syringes and hot water bottles. Patrons are offered a penny value per item with unclear terms and no clear location or date given in the readable text.
The readable text hints at a discussion of values tied to a city and Mt ODF, mentioning a buck thirteen and a rush. It remains unclear and lacks concrete details or events to identify persons or organizations.
Rexall Corn Solvent claims to remove corn roots completely or your money back. The notice emphasizes a money back guarantee if the product fails to remove the root and all.
Fragmentary notes describe Rexall remedies and Skeathom items with unclear details. The readable parts mention a list and location hints but lack concrete actions or dates.
Local dealers tout Edison phonographs cheaper than Chicago with free oil can and screwdriver. The payment plan offers five dollars down and five dollars a month with records included, contrasting mail order freight costs and factory pricing.
The store offers 500 new Victor Records with popular sellers highlighted in a 10 inch catalog. Prices are listed as 60 cents each with a payment plan option. Shoppers are invited to call and choose preferred titles.
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