16 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1899
Page
1
For a Christmas present buy a drum or air gun or trumpet, with options including a hay wagon, velocipede, windsor tie, mittens at a discount, and a variety of toys for boys and girls. The catalog lists trains, tool chests, blocks, dolls, albums, doll furniture, kitchen sets, games, and frames among many offerings.
A varied old advertisement lists silk mittens kid gloves and a $1.25 glove now offered at $1.15. It highlights neckwear scarfs 4 in hands Windsor bows fascinate rs and a range of luxury goods such as 14 karat gold fountain pens Japanese vases and table linens. Additional items include heavy lap robes fancy mirrors covered baskets atomizers bisque figures stereoscopes and fur accessories.
John G Hixson wed Miss Ella E Marquand on December 12 1889 at the bride’s parents home in Ogallah township Rev Gueckel officiated The couple from Trego county with strong family ties were celebrated by many guests from Rocky Ford Colo Dinner followed a reception at the groom’s home and a lively day of games and music The newlyweds will reside on their north Ogallah farm
A promotional ad claims The Big Store offers the lowest prices and cash discounts. It urges customers to compare, visit, and tell their needs, promising absolute satisfaction and the highest butter and egg payments, aiming to build regular customer loyalty.
A complete stock including dry goods clothing boots shoes hats caps carpets oil cloths groceries and queensware offered for sale in a local advertisement.
The advertisement invites readers to inspect goods with the promise that the store offers the best merchandise backed by years of experience. It notes cash purchases for large quantities and fixed retail prices regardless of competitors, listing pants for daily wear, trousers for Sunday, breeches for boys, and stylish, well fitting items at pleasing prices.
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