Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 December 1908 — Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Congressman Harry A. Barnhart, of Rochester, is happy over an unexpected Christmas a present, which he received from Uncle Sam. It is In the shape of a check for $4,000. The check was sent him as salary as congressman from the time Congressman Brick died up to the present date. This back salary was totally unexpected, as Barnhart did not take office until December 7th. Let us know your wants now and for New Years we can get carnations, violets, mignonette, stevla, sweet peas, roses, narysls, In fact anything you want If you will te’ephone us your orders In time. THE KING FLORAL CO. Just received another car load of Gem flour that discounted them ail In the bread contest, sold at $1.40. \ CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE. WE GIVE AWAY A CARTING SET AND CHAFING DISH ON NEW YEARS. E. D. RHOADES k SON. Clothing, suits and overcoats 1/6 and % off marked price to close out. CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE. Yea thank you, the Home Grocery enjoyed a very fine Christmas trade.