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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
2
The Third Assistant Postmaster General Madden warns postmasters and the public to use correct postage as the Christmas mail surge approaches. Careful stamping will ease handling, speed up delivery, and avoid delays or disappointment for recipients and senders.
The piece notes Japan may allow foreigners to buy and hold land and permit locals to mortgage real estate. It says these changes aim to speed recovery from war and boost industry while promising government safeguards against abuse. The move is framed as a major shift in Japan’s traditionally exclusive policy.
An old newspaper promotion asserting that Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets will cure a cold in one day. It claims all druggists refund the money if it fails and lists the price as 25 cents with an attribution to E W Grove.
Mahala F Grubb wife of W B Grubb a B and O R R warehouse man reports lifelong kidney delicacy with back pains and irregular secretions. After doctors offered no fix she used Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Franck Baker Son drugstore and believes the manufacturer knows more than doctors. For sale by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
Special excursion fare of 4.70 for Knights of Pythias celebration dec 7 with return valid through dec 8 1905. Tickets on sale for all regular trains from new york area station. Information available from B and O railroad ticket agent.
December brings Xmas spirit and winter weather with demand for heavier clothing blankets furs and cloaks. Bright cheery stores attract patrons with money saving features to stretch tight budgets and maximize value for every dollar.
Three thousand volumes across genres advertised for youngsters and adults. Alger titles for boys 15 to 24 cents, Meade Carey Greenwod girls books 24 cents, cloth bound gilt top works by Holmes Porter Southworth Correilli Eliot 24 cents. Half leather bound books 50 cents, or 30 cents for 75 cent items. Burnt leather 72 cents. Books for little ones 4 cents and many titles about half regular price.
The notice states that this month and every subsequent Saturday sale will continue until the remaining lots are sold out, with no end date specified.
Special sale of sample china and cut glass described as the finest offering ever seen in Winchester. Prices advertised one-third to one-half lower than usual, promising exceptional value for collectors and shoppers.
Xmas handkerchiefs for ladies children and men go on sale in a special opening. A fine display features men ties and scarfs priced 15 cap.
Advertising notice for writing paper sample boxes priced 20 to 25 cents per box, promoted as good for Christmas presents and worth up to 50 cents.
The advertisement promotes a new coat department with daily cloak arrivals. A special sale features ladies' short black coats at 3.75, compared to 5.50 value. Wright's Health Underwear for men is offered at 85 cents, priced higher elsewhere.
Bargains continuing from Saturday include black serges and Henriettas priced 48c, 37142c at 65c, 7c. heavy fleeced vests and pants for ladies 19c. special heavy fleeced vests and pants for ladies. union suits for ladies and children 25c. ladies knit skirts 19c, value 40c. A fresh lot of $5 long fan coats for ladies, worth $8 to $10, arrived today.
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