A J Fredrick Co Dainty Garments Offer
A J Fredrick and Company promote dainty well made inexpensive garments described as value items. The copy emphasizes they are like self made clothing and would be appreciated by all women.
10 May 1905
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
1
A J Fredrick and Company promote dainty well made inexpensive garments described as value items. The copy emphasizes they are like self made clothing and would be appreciated by all women.
An old catalog entry lists the Najuscok trimmed neck and armhole corset cover at 25 cents with Torchon beading. A lace trimmed corset cover with Point de Paris lace, beading, and drawstring is 50 cents. Muslin body with cambric ruffle and hemstitching goes for 25 cents. Drawers in cambric with lawn ruffle and Torchon lace edge priced at 60 cents.
Full regular muslin gown with yoke and lace trims priced at 60 cents. Namsook gown features a V neck deep yoke with three lace insertions between hemstitched tucks and lace trimmed neck and sleeves priced at 1 dollar. Skirt details include muslin body with lace insertions, and cambric body with hemstitched ruffle lace and insertions priced around 1.50 dollars.
May 11 Overton notes G T Letiungon from Greensburg led a successful ordinance meeting at Bethel with large attendance and baptismal services observed. Frid ay gathering at Rev Davidson's home enjoyed treats despite rain. various local people sick or painting homes. public schools closed. Ada Lester memorial planned. several residents visited Cleveland and Wooster. Grandma Kline weakening. Botsetler visited from Wadsworth.
May 10 report from Burbank notes Miss Lilian Baff of Cleveland visiting relatives. Ed O’Sario and family, Guy and daughter visiting Mrs Clark Mee and Mary. Geo Al Smith’s family hosted visits. Smith family returned after two week trip near Wooster Creston Winters and sister Orn of Golden Carters called Tuesday. Little daughter born to Harry Hower family Saturday. May 6 Mrs Crit and family near Rubman visited the area last week.
A new corporation likely named Union Traction Company of Ohio will be formed to take over Union Traction Company of New Jersey, owner of Cincinnati Traction assets. The capital stock will run about 16 million dollars and holdings include the Cincinnati Street Railroad lease, Cincinnati Car Company, Cincinnati Zoological Gardens, and the Mill Creek Valley line now Cincinnati Interurban. A church row at Third Baptist in Toledo ends with a driver of a razor and two wounded as J C Taylor preaches after A J Johnson’s elder election loss.
A morning tornado near Marquette Kansas caused extensive destruction. Many homes were blown down and five churches were wrecked. Twenty four people were killed and thirty five injured, with several in danger of death.
London dispatches report rising tensions as French hospitality near Indo China may end. Russian and Japanese fleets reportedly join forces to confront Japan, while Britain shows support for France. Linevitch’s actions in Mongolia remain undefined, with Russia free to act against potential aggression. Local US reports note unrelated crimes and civic news, including a Columbus shooting and Cincinnati transport concerns.
The Trolley league announces a complete season schedule for five towns Medina Elyria Wooster Norwalk and Wooster Giants will play opening games June 4 and May 25 in Elyria. The Wooster Giants resume famed play. Norwalk will field the Willow Brooks under Ben B Wickham. Cleveland Southwestern company offers a trophy for the pennant.
A Detroit Southern freight train and a Big Four yard train collided near Lagonda. Arthur Stafford of Springfield, the Detroit Southern engineer, was killed under his engine. The report mentions team and league notes alongside local baseball details and impending season plans for Willow Brook and Norwalk, with multiple ex college players listed in rosters and coaching roles.
University items report resignations and moves among staff such as Snpt BH D Wile stepping to East Liverpool and assignments for Prof L C Knight and Prof T FL Archball. Other notes include marriages, students entering the university, a commencement speaker appointment, and local civic updates.
An advertisement promotes Royal Baking Powder for fresh tasty home baked cakes muffins biscuits and puddings. It claims the powder makes quick economical results and outshines store bought foods, praising Royal Baking Powder Co. New York as the bake-day aid.
An ad extols Hart Schaffner Marx suits with all wool quality. Prices listed as 15, 18, 20 dollars and 40? dollars, highlighting dependable craftsmanship and a large selection.
A strong claim that these suits offer far higher quality than any competing options at similar prices, inviting readers to compare elsewhere and recognize the evident superiority in fabrics, tailoring, and overall presentation.
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