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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
4
Ready for harvest stock is complete in anticipation of harvest trade. We invite you to come in and discuss harvest business with us. We are prepared to work with you in every detail to secure your harvest orders.
We are prepared to supply your wants in this line from a well selected stock of heavy white ware that is both durable and dainty Cups and saucers per set of six The Plates the regular dinner size seven inch set of six Deep vegetable dishes from 2c up to 50e Nappies small medium and large Le up toile bowls of various sizes from 100 to Zhe We also carry a line of the gold band pattern which is very pretty yet not expensive
Headquarters for shoes offers harvest wear values across ladies hose in white gray palm beach and tan with an error in billing enabling a cut price. Regular sales include mule skin shoes at 31.79 heavy tan shoes at 33.39 scout or bicycle shoes 2.00 to 3.00 and canvas for cook houses 29 to 72 inches from last season’s purchases at special prices.
All white canvas shoes and pumps are deeply discounted for the season end. Remaining stock includes 32 50 pumps reduced to 1 98 and rubber sole shoes at 10 percent off. Limited remnant stock, children and women’s lines to 2.00 priced at 98, women’s comfort shoes 1 49. Black leathers with elastic sides and Juliettes 1 49. Summer dress lawns offered at 9c, previously up to 20c.
A ragged ad lists men’s work clothing with prices from $1.00 to $4.50 including overalls, coveralls, and shoes. It touts durable union-made garments, “All In One” outfits, and suggests low prices on bulk purchases, claiming a big stock and a grand sale night with limited competition.
Cleanout sale offers straw hats and sandals in limited stock. Straw hats and russet leather sandals priced from 1.10 to 1.98, with values up to 3.00. Sizes up to two and metal or patent options, described as cool and comfortable for summer use.
Weston merchants cite cash only policy changes at Weston Mercantile. Local visitors include Mrs Laura Shanks from Adams and Mrs E M Smith visiting in Walla Walla. Community notes cover wheat and barley crops, Missionary Society meeting, Marcus wheat displays, and draft exemptions discussions. Street reports mention Bob Higgins and local lads returning from Boire Palo Alto and Pendleton happenings.
Mrs J Hodgson and family head to Camp McDougal for a Pioneer Pow Wow outing at Agricultural College. The Weston elevator restarts after a motor part from Portland. details include local visits, barley yields, and festive pow wow plans with bull dogging, roping, indigenous acts, and Big Wortham Shows uptown.
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