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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
4
The backward season slows spring business so the store offers special inducements to clear a splendid stock bought for the spring trade. Merchandize is deeply discounted across the roomy store with aims to curb high prices. Customers from Pendleton and Walla Walla are urged to buy groceries, canned goods, tea and coffee, fresh produce, and more while prices stay down.
The store clears about one thousand pairs by dividing into four large lots priced as surprise deals. Lot values are $2.25, $3.00, $4.50 and $6.50, with Piet Pe visible pricing noted. Includes short ends and discontinued lines offered to attract buyers amid market items.
A vintage wholesale style ad touts indigo dye outfits and low prices. Mens suits range from 8.50 to 20.00, overalls from 31.98 down to 5.00, shirts from 4 percent, and kids hose and canvas gloves priced low. The store highlights bargain counters offering remnants and discontinued items at substantial savings.
Inventory note describes ten dozen wood value hats formerly selling at eight dollars now offered on sale tables. Shoppers are urged to select sizes and purchase at a reduced price of two dollars seventy nine cents. Contains no further details on brands or exact quantities.
A local sale advertises shirts priced at 49 with bold claims of real money saving opportunities. It promises good styles and patterns, well made and worth more, urging quick purchase to clear excess stock.
Weston Chronicle items cover stove sales, tailor services, and moves. Residents Andy Barnett and Mrs. M. A. Heuberger lease, camp stoves and lamps advertised. Mrs. C. F. Bulfinch travels to Wasco. Reynaud Tailor and local guests at Walla Walla. mayoral committee updates. farm plans and food preparedness projects. coyotes mined for profits. new cars and barber shop upgrades. church services and May Guild meeting. pioneer reunion plans featuring Walter Pierce on patriotism.
Weston features include a town pride list noting its band library and Main Street fountain. Cattlemen moved to government reserve while wheat sales topped local prices at $2.55 per bushel totaling 11,000 bushels. Mayo Hospital operated on infant son of Mr and Mrs Joe Cannon with positive recovery. The Bachelor Girls hosted a gathering at Mayor Banister’s home and next week Mrs Marvin Adking will host a club event at Mrs Joe Wood’s home.
Sunday School at 10 a m then preaching at 11 a m. Mission Study at 2 80 p m. Life of Christ covers Beginning of John s Ministry and baptism of Jesus with cited Bible verses including Matthew Mark Luke. JOHN BONEWITZ elder leads.
William L Saunders of the Naval Consulting Board announced the board sent to Washington a plan for a submarine offensive believed to end the submarine menace. A companion plan for destroying German land establishments was also forwarded.
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