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Newspaper
Waynetown Despatch
Location
Waynetown, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
4
Just arrived some of the nicest prettiest up to date fall and winter dress goods. Serges in all colors silk wool and cotton ratine brocaded wool suiting whip cord silk velvet soiesette Poplin in all colors. Fancy designs in crepe and flannelettes. Flannel and outing ready made under skirts and gowns.
A local ad touts a complete line of blankets and comforts at affordable prices. It invites customers to view Easy Elk shoes and builds a case for steady customers, offering durable school shoes and dress shoes in various colors for all ages from babies to young adults.
The advertisement promotes Black Bat hosiery in lisle ribbed and fleece styles for the whole family. It also mentions men's fancy hose in various colors and a rugged leatherlike Rockford product.
Have you seen our silk scarfs and wool fascinator belts and sashes in green black old rose and red satin velvet. You can't afford to miss seeing them.
Local shop advertises work coats in corduroy canvas and reversible styles. Offers all sizes and prices with a focus on affordable value.
A neighborhood grocer advertises a complete line of fresh groceries including staples and fancy items with prompt home delivery. Call to place orders at phone 157 for door service.
New Manual Training teacher Mr Gunningham arrives and work starts in grades with high school to begin next week. High School Athletic Association officers elected John Henson Jr president Fern Bowman secretary treasurer Paul Stockdale student manager Paul Livengoorl yell manager. Basketball captain Carl Cooper briefly chosen then resigned. Charles Switzer elected successor with Arnè t Owen assisting coaching. Various local items include readers added, student head Bixton Rivers elected president Frank Harvey vice president Carl Cooper secretary treasurer, and social visits. Poultry show dates, coal sale, real estate, and several local person notices and sales follow.
Public sale to be held at residence six miles southwest of Wayne near Ingersoll church at 10 oclock. Goods include horses two: a brood mare and suckling colt, one work mule. cows four Jersey milch cows two expected to freshen by sale day. one yearling heifer. two brood sows immuned. twelve shoats about 60 pounds. one Tunis buck lamb. farm implements wagon rack hay rake. corn twenty acres and fifty bushels seed oats. Terms: credit 12 months on sums over five dollars, cash under five, six percent discount for cash when credit due. sale conducted by Saylor Bros Auctioneers. D C Moore clerk.
Advertises locating a coon up a tree and requesting capture and delivery. Lists top prices offered for coon, mink, skunk, possum, muskrat, sheep pelts, and beef hides by J A Baldwin.
L. W. Roberts announces a veterinary diploma and 26 years of practice. Calls answered day or night. Contact Hamm's Livery Barn or residence at phone 314 Indiana.
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