Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 112, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 October 1909 — Page 3

THE 99 CENT RACKET STORE GRAND FALL OPENING ope t l u. v 9 n, - c STARTS OCTOBER 11th AND LASTS UPTO NOVEMBER Ist SATURDAYIEVENjNQS THERE IS NO USE IN WASTING OR TAKING TOUR VALUABLE TIME IN A LOT OF WORTHLESS TALK; WHAT TOU WANT IS FACTS AND YOU WANT THEM STRAIGHT. TOU WANT THE BEST GOODS FOR THE LEAST AMOUNT OF MONET.. WE HAVE THEM. ENOUGH SAID.

Overalls and Men’s Work Shirts. A great variety. We have them from..' 25 cents up Brownie Overalls, all sizes 25 cents Underwear We carry the largest line in the city. All new. Not an old garment in the house. We have men’s garments from Union Suits .... • • • 99 cents up Ladies’ garments from. 25 cents up Children’s garments from 25 cents up Men’s Caps MEN’S CAPS— We have them in a great variety from 25c up Dry Goods This department is new to us; that makes no difference to you if we do not make quite as much as the other fellows have been making off from you. I don’t suppose you will kick. For this sale we will give a few prices for camparison:

1 lot of Calico, per 1 lot of Calico, per yard 5c 1 lot Fancy Gingham at per yard 10c 1 lot Outing Flannel at yd... 6c 1 lot Outing Flannel, at per yard 2 for 15 1 lot Outing Flannel, worth 15 cents yard, n0w....... .10c TOWELING A fine line from yard.... .4c up Ready Made Towels, this sale from each 4c up

Toys,/Wagons and Go-Carts We are headquarters for everything in this line and can fill your wants at right prices. We carry a line the whole year besides extra for holidays. Ladies’ Black & Colored Underskirts We have all grades, but we do have one in particular which we are selling for 99 cents that we defy anyone to produce its equal. Glassware Jelly Tumblers, per dozen • 18 cents Jar Top Lids, per dozen 19 cents

' ~ ... . J'Wr' ( r / IK L < /v^^&iCbl 'o ) \nl JM| YV .Aml MbOtbOW Moaey Saving Shoe Sale OUB BOOT AND SHOE DEPARTMENT. .. a Is second to none, with all the new and up-to-date, Natty and Wing Tip Shoes, made in all kinds of leathers. We handle the famous Hamilton-Brown Shoe Co. shoes, which give universal satisfaction, besides a number of other makes, such as the University Shoe which has a wide reputation. We handle nothing but the best and sell same for less money than you can buy the same elsewhere. Let us make your feet glad for once, you cannot lose anything anyway and you might save yourself some money.

Remember the place, The 99 Cent Racket Store, Makeever Bank Building. The Largest Novelty House in Northern Indiana The greatest variety the most up-to-date goods that can be found is here for your inspection. Come one, come all to this Great Sale. It will pay you. Thanking all our old yustomers an g to meet the new ones, I am very respectfully, ■ The 99-Cent Racket Store. E. V. RANSFORD, Prop.

Muslin, Bleached, from per yard Sc up Muslin, Unbleached, from per yard 6c up Bed Ticking, fancy, 1 lot Tapestry Goods, suitable for quilts at only, yard... .10c Lots of other goods not mentioned at equally as low in prices. HANDKERCHIEFS We carry a fine line and have them from lc each up All new numbers.

Our China Department Is the largest in this part of the state. We make a specialty in buying all the new things and keeping this department in the finest shape. You are sure of finding what you want here. We have just purchased one of the largest sample lines in the state and can sell you same for what the dealers have to pay. So you see we are shaped up to meet your wants at the right prices. We can sell you Haviland China Plates, 8-inch in size, worth SI.OO each, at this sale for only, each 49c, less than first cost. We’have the same in Cups and Saucers at each .49c ‘ Beautiful Salad dishes from ..25 cents up Hand Painted Goods in a great variety at less than first cost. J}::- 'irate \ I0"n I *1 V <jVW fl VC’S# Vi. ■ W /c-Jf kJ Do not pay drug store prices for your China, when you can get same goods made by same people for about one-half. Do not let anybody make you think that we have not got the goods. Who ever tells you anything of the kind is a typical liar and should not have your patronage. Our reputation is worth something and when we tell you an article is so and so, you can bank your last dollar that it is gospel truth. We will stand back of anything we say here or elsewhere.. '

Hand Bags and Purses ALL KINDS, THE LATEST IN everything. We have bought a job lot of Purses we are closing out at about uue-half what you pay elsewhere. It will pay you to ask to see these. COMBS — from 5c each up Notions We keep a Fine Assortment Pins, per paper lc Safety Pins 3 papers for 5c Hair Pins, pack .lc Pearl Buttons 5c dozen up Tidy Cotton 2 spools for 5c Pocket Mirrors, each lc Thimbles from ..lc up Thread 2 for, 5c Thread, Clark’s and Merrick’s spool 5c Tape Measures ..5c All kinds Jet Buttons, all the rage. SUSPENDERS—A fine line. CORSETS — The best one in town at one-half what the other fellow asks.

LACES AND EMBROIDERIES A fine line at prices that defy competition, yard..sc and 10c Jewelry WE ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING NEW in this line. We guarantee same to give entire satisfaction or a new piece in place of old. We do not charge out-of-sight prices and it will pay you to see our lin 1 " before „ you buy. Rubber Goods Everything new, right direct from the manufacturers. No old rotten, moth eaten goods in this store. We have the finest line we ever carried and our prices are absolutely right. Just think of getting a men’s Overshoe for only, per pair, and a good one too,, ,99c A fine line of Felt Boots, all complete, from, pair. .$2.25 up COMBS AND BARRETTS—the swelled line in the city.loc up

Our Clothing Department For Boys Is complete with up-to-date Suits at prices from $1.99 per Sult up CHILDREN’S HEADWEAR in all the new styles from... 25c up CHILDREN’S COATS, Everything New. We can suit you in price as well as in quality. They are beauties. Prices from .25c up A. ■■■— ■— - , - ' --n - » Lamps A nice line to select from. A good lamp suitable for any home at. .99c Others from 10c up to ?10.00. BIRD CAGES from >.. ...89 cents up HENNIS FRUIT PRESS only 19 cents We always have a nice line and at the right prices. House Furnishing Goods We furnish most all the newly married people besides a great many of the older ones with goods of this description. No wonder they all know our goods are the best besides the prices are so low it does not take a small fortune to start up in life. Come in and see our goods; get our prices and bring along the hay rack to carry the goods home with you. You will need it. 50 cents will buy more goods here than a dollar will elsewhere. Let us prove it. Blankets You all know what we do in this class of goods when it comes to prices, we can beat the man that made them, the way the market is today. We have them from .49 cents up Our 99c Blanket is a hummer. Lots es others get $1.50 for same grade. Wool Blankets from... ,$2.25 pair up Enameled Ware We are selling right along all the time, enameled ware at 10 and 25 cents you will pay 35 and 50 cents elsewhere for the same. See the grand display. Dish Pans, each only 25c Tin Ware— at reduced prices. Water Pails, each only 25c Cream Cans, 5 gal, each... 51.69 Preserve Kettles, each 0n1y.. 25c Tin Wash Boilers, this sale. 49c Berlin Kettles, each 0n1y....25c Wash Boilers, this W'ooden Ware — all kinds. sale.... 89c Our 5 and 10 cent counters wonder of everybody. Goods you will pay 25 cents for elsewhere you can buy here for 5 and 10 cents. We shall give extra bargains through the Horse Show and it will pay you all to make this store your headquarters whether you buy or not, you are welcome.

A FEJV, PRICES

Our High Tops are the best money can buy. Others get more. Our price is only, per pair $1.9!) Children’s High Tops from $1.99 per pair np to $2.99. , ' An all leather shoe for this sale in men’s, worth $2.00 per pair, we will sell for this sale at only $1.25, either in plain or cap toe. Our American Lady Shoe we are selling for only, per pair, this sale $2.99 others get $3.50 for same shoe. Indies’ Shoes from 99 cents per pair np. Our Ladies’ $2.00 Shoe is as

good as yon will pay $3.00 for elsewhere. Children’s Shoes from 19c pair up. About half what you pay elsewhere. Our American Gentleman Shoe at, per pair $3.49 You have paid $5.00 for shoes not half so good as these. In all leathers. Our University Shoe is $3.49, worth $5.00 of anyone’s money. Don’t miss this sale. We have a few cases of Boys’ all leather shoes from 8 to 13, at only, per pair 99c. We have the same from 2 to 5% at only, per pair, to close at y SL2S