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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1909
Page
5
The text praises consistent ad performance from Monday to Thursday and emphasizes honesty in values goods and dealings. It stresses that every quoted item is as represented and backed by the foundation of the business. The general manager instructs ads to maintain proper credit and accuracy.
Local shop lists full standard prints at 6c per yard and unbleached muslin 61 2c per yard. Yard wide fabric and bleach muslin priced at various sale rates. sheeting offered at 25c per yard.
Ladies hose at half price and less Misses lace hose at nearly half price Umbrellas priced below cost Gingham and towels heavily reduced Dress goods in summer weights offered at very low prices Clearance specials posted across the carpet department with broad markdowns and bargain branding.
The Shoe Dept offers strong oxford deals with ladies patent leather oxbloods viel and tan styles at sale prices. Mens oxfords include various regular values discounted from $8.50 to $2.48, with sizes and styles ranging.
Local department sale features 25 percent off all men and young men suits. Straw hats and tub suits offered at reduced prices. shirts and waists half price with gowns and corset covers near half price. Prices range from $2.98 for shirts up to $6 to $10 for tub suits.
Bargains daily at the sale feature ribbon in plain and fancy styles six inches wide priced at up to 65c a yard. Also offered are short sleeves net and silk waists in ecru white and black at 81.08, and odds waists with long sleeves valued to $2.00 offered at 80c while they last.
A fragmented shopper note lists new materials and styles with price tags. Mentions 50¢ values at Hone 30 and 75¢ values at 4. Also references 89¢ values and 2.25 dollar items with unclear placement. Names Kimonas Kimmonas appear in the text.
Silk and satin fold voiles discounted for quick sale. All ten dollar skirts reduced to a lower price and remaining styles up to twenty dollars cut to fifteen. Offer highlights affordable women’s fashion items in stock.
A group of eight Mormon missionaries in Bloomington and surrounding areas are warned to avoid certain Monroe county sections under penalty of being whitecapped. The piece notes religion's unpopularity in county districts and opposition to Mormonism due to polygamy toleration.
An advertisement touts lower prices at The 1306 location with a claim of extra savings versus competitors. It emphasizes affordability and urges readers to compare costs for value deals.
A reward of $500 is offered for George Hart an escaped prisoner from Deputy Sheriff Klein in Indianapolis. Hart about 25 years old light complexion athletic about 150 pounds was sentenced to the Indiana reformatory and is wanted by police in Washington. Hart was convicted of robbing an Indianapolis home.
Washington resident Charles Klapper testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his kidney backache and sleep troubles after using one box. He recalls earlier statements in 1909 and 1996 affirming lasting relief. Sold by dealers nationwide with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as agents.
If people with symptoms of kidney or bladder trouble could realize their danger they would begin Foley's Kidney Remedy at once. The remedy stops pain and irregularities, strengthens the organs, and reduces risk of Bright's disease. Sold by Smith and Winton.
Joseph Schu’s ten year old dog Bob died after waiting for his master to return from a trip. The animal refused food and weakened, passing away as the owner was away. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised for chest and lung ailments by Smith and Winton. Marie Cunningham remains missing. Frank Cunningham offers a reward with no clues.
Patient testimonial from L. M. Ruggless of Reasner Iowa reports relief from chronic cough and lung hemorrhages after using Foley's Honey and Tar. Doctors had diagnosed consumption but symptoms improved, claim says. Sold by Smita and Winton.
Township, town and city school corporations prepare annual statistical and financial reports for the year ending July 31, 1909. Reports are to be submitted to County Superintendent Burris by August 1, who will forward them to the state superintendent of public instruction. The state report is due August 19.
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