Hose Price Sparks Exasperation in Market Hype
A shopkeeper decries the unusually high price of a hose terming it a surprise to customers while noting the inability to match the offer to regular purchasing costs.
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1904
Page
10
A shopkeeper decries the unusually high price of a hose terming it a surprise to customers while noting the inability to match the offer to regular purchasing costs.
Promotional notice stating tinware is protected against rust and that the seller is authorized to replace any rusted piece returned, emphasizing guaranteed rust resistance and customer service.
Summit Range ships a new four bar rate system praised as practical and money saving. Dealers invite customers to inspect stock and prices and visit the showroom for further details.
An advertisement asserts that female health issues arise from irregular drainage and inflammation and claims Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription cures such ailments. It offers a $500 reward for any incurable case and urges readers to request the Common Sense Medical Rreview for free and mail a penny stamp to Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo NY.
Public sale of timber announced by Samuel Perry executor in Manefeld Township Warren County New Jersey. Auction set for August 10 at the town hall with a cash bid. timber described as on the west side of the Morelia Canal and bounded by properties of Aldzer Gent and National Fire Proof Timeflow Company.
Piles relief offered with Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil advertised for external and internal piles fissures fistulas and bleeding. Immediate relief and certain cure claimed with three sizes 26e 5Ne and 2.00. Sold by druggists or sent on receipt of price Humphreys Medicine Co New York.
Nervous debility vital weakness and prostatitis blamed on overwork and other causes. Humphreys’ Homeopathic Specific No. 28 claims 40 years of use as the only successful remedy. Single bottle or special package for serious cases priced at $5. Sold by Dr. Humphreys Medicine Company, William Street.
The Enon harvest home at Falter Presbyterian church drew about 1000 on grounds and 400 indoors for music and talks by Prof. Palty Rev. Kugler and others. A runaway near Junction caused minor crash damage but no injuries. Numerous names, visits, and town events across Clinton and Asbury are recorded, including patients, guests, and community notices.
A compiled list of land transfers recorded since July 3 19h includes multiple deeds. Names include John Roessberry and Marvin Piersons wife, Daniel Dalrymple, Andrew Macklin, B Woolverton, Hawk Land Improvement Company, and others to various townships like Oxford Belvidere Franklin Pohatcong and Harmony. Considerations range from 25 to 7100 with dates from 1603 to 1904.
Local notes report slow progress on the Beaster Brook railroad bridge near Hops Crowing with many men employed and pile drivers active daily including Sundays. Several incidents and community events are captured along with church notices, hospitalities, and upcoming sermons at Sarepta and Changewater.
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