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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
11
An advertisement urges immediate Xmas gift buying while crowds rise, noting morning shopping is most comfortable. It promises many suggestions to solve gift problems and claims high grade merchandise at low, consistent prices.
The merchant reports demand exceeds expectations but vows to fulfill all orders. They showcase new cloak designs for women and a wide assortment in all sizes for children and infants, highlighting strong values and quality.
This advert promotes overcoats for men and boys from the new 1908 models. It claims the coats offer comfort and lasting reminders of Christmas favors and invites readers to visit the store for a moment to spare.
A list of items suited for holiday gift boxes includes mufflers handkerchiefs suspenders ties fancy socks umbrellas fancy vests slippers shoes ladies collars belts gloves handbags pillow tops a pretty dress fancy hose fans supporters silk scarfs silk shawls boys suits hair ribbons work baskets album ball toys drum doll doll carriage hobby horse book fancy boxes collar and cuff box glassware china carpet rug candy.
The Toy Department on the store's Second Floor offers a wide selection to delight children. Visitors are invited to browse and find many interesting toys as Christmas approaches, with Santa Claus imagery adding festive charm.
A festive appeal urges immediate Christmas shopping to avoid crowding in the final days. The notice warns that delaying buys two or three items may create worry and stress as many shoppers delay.
The Unionville Republican Printing Co. lists A. J. Martin as managing editor and directs all business communications to The Unionville Republican or Unionville Republican Printing Co.
A Unionville Missouri dispatch notes Judge Taft has become a teetotaler, urging officials to resign if they cannot uphold duties to the people and party. References to Panama Canal chief engineer Geothals discuss 1915 completion hopes amid landslides and canal processes.
The column surveys political bets on Stone and the Senate, praises new warships, notes Judge Wallace’s resignation and replacement, cites bullion value changes of silver dollars, and reviews Republican resilience. It adds local items on weatherford plant removal, a missing person case, and a festive Unionville concert.
Expert testimony today in Missouri rate hearing ended the two cent passenger and maximum freight rate debate. A. Douglas of the St Louis and San Francisco line vows to compare rates from 1906 to 1907 and argues about reasonable returns on divestment.
Washington reports from naval officers show a widespread lack of national anthem knowledge among crews of the battleship fleet. In receptions the locals sang the anthem politely while sailors struggled to proceed beyond three lines. Rehearsals were attempted but yielded little improvement.
A Sunday revival in Ottumwa attracted a large crowd with an offering of 287,363 dollars pledged to evangelists. The event closed with many conversions and a call to support missionary work across the region.
Fragmentary notes show farmers discussing prices today for butter and other trade items. Phrases mention Peake, Steee, and trade signals, with unclear references to donkeys, potatoes, and log sea.
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