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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1891
Page
8
Foster in the Pittsburg Post argues for better theories on the origin of matter and the formation of worlds, noting the science religion balance and the limits of scientific proof. It contrasts old theories with progress and urges independent thought, while hinting at future insights into wind and weather. Also includes local ads for blankets jackets and textiles.
An advertisement offers a cure for weakness, nervous debility, and premature decay through the Book of Life from Dr Parker's Medical and Surgical Institute in Nashville Town. It guarantees cure or no pay and asks readers to send for details and a free sealed Book of Life.
A. Gebhart of Chicago regales Rhea loungers with tales of hotels in Arizona Idaho Washington and Wyoming. He recalls a stage route to a Wyoming camp with a single wooden hotel beds on the floor and dog meat served as game. He urges East travelers to visit the Northwest to form opinions on lodging. Also includes medical ads and a Pittsburgh area classifieds blurb offering remedies and liquor from Max Klein at 82 Federal St Allegheny Pa.
Following our custom we discard season endings in January. About one hundred boys suits for ages 4 to 14, two and three piece sets, mostly sold out, offered at very low figures. Regular customers are advised to call early as no goods will be set aside for later delivery. Also about two hundred knee pants and 75 jackets will be sold this month.
Advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam for throat and lungs as an immediate cure for influenza sore throat and persistent cough with quick relief. Large bottles 50c and $1 sold by druggists. Also notes Woolford's Sanitary Lotion for dog and human scratches, and a local livestock sale offering yearling ewes and other animals with payment terms.
A local business reports a successful first year with higher than expected sales and plans to expand offerings. It promises a complete, well selected fall stock, new and stylish goods at very small profit, and guarantees customer satisfaction with refund or replacement. It invites customers who were dissatisfied to call and resolve claims.
The advertisement lists a complete hardware store inventory including axes, bark spuds, razors, shears, cutlery, nails and builder's hardware. It highlights specialties in plumbing, gas fitting, tin, sheet iron and copper work and promises prompt, careful service at low prices.
Samuels announces a semi annual closeout sale to move leftover stock including merchandise for ladies, dry goods, and carpets. Prices are reduced to attract quick disposal of desirable lines and attract shoppers.
Dress goods advertised with bold claim of opportunity for customers. Former prices ignored as choice fabrics are offered at about half price. Sale emphasis on selection and value.
The advertisement touts cloaks and jackets offered at half price. Cloth markets that normally sell at 10, 12, 15, and 20 dollars are discounted to five, six, nine dollars, with jackets at six or seven dollars. The line emphasizes low prices as the sole selling argument.
Bargains offered in fur muffs and capes with holiday goods priced at half and quarter. Shoppers urged to seize a golden opportunity to buy carpets and rugs now.
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