16 Sep 1908
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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
1
Philson Henry and Co announce the most complete stock of women shoes ever shown in Abbeville. After careful selection in New York they now display the latest mercandise for the ladies, promising a refined assortment.
New full dress goods are arriving with new stripes, weaves and colors. See the line before buying as prices suit all budgets.
A local ad lists Beautiful Outings new stock with striped checks plaids and plain fabrics priced at 10 cents per yard. Border Percales 12 cents yard Border Outing 15 cents yard Ginghams for dresses 10 cents yard Apron Ginghams at 10 cents a yard with typing errors in the listing.
Hosiery for ladies and children chosen for durability with a guaranteed six months at 25c. Boys Cadet stocking also offered at 25c. This compact ad promotes affordable hosiery options in a period-appropriate tone.
Our customers in this department are our best advertisements. We realize that prompt efficient service the very latest styles and prices with the lowest margin of profit possible all tend to increase our business in this department. If you have never purchased your hat here you should do so now and get the very best for your money possible.
This Abbeville advertisement promotes a season of tailor made suits with prices from 315 to 830 and the largest cloak stock in town priced from 5 to 40 dollars, skirts 5 to 20 dollars. Shoppers are invited to visit to see the new fall styles.
A catalog style listing advertises linen fabric with 36 inch pure linen cambric at 25e per yard, 90 inch pure linen sheeting at 1.00 to 1.10 per yard, 30 inch pure linen lawns at 25 per yard, and 36 inch pure linen lawns at a still unspecified rate.
Advertising lines list bleached sheeting at 30 and 25 cents per yard for various lengths, unbleached sheeting at 25 cents, Lonsdale Cambric at 12 cents, Androscoggins and Barkers bleaching at 10 cents per yard. The snippet reflects a midmarket textile sale with multiple fabric types and bleaching services.
A merchant notes suiting fabric at 10 cents per yard, the same quality as last season at 20 cents. They found a party with one case and bought it at half price, then offer it to customers at Weyd.
In Lowndesville in September 1906 a prolonged breakdown disrupted rail, telegraph, and river communications after August floods. The community endured delayed mail, washed out bridges, and crop losses. The obituary of S. F. Eppe and J. T. Latimer reflects a town coping with disaster and mourning while awaiting resumed service.
Sure enough Knecker J C Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina says Bucklens Arnica Salve is a sure-enough knocker for ulcers A bad one came on my leg last summer but that salve knocked it out in a few rounds Not even a scar remained Guaranteed for piles sores burns etc 5c at Speeds drug store
Abbeville County boasts the prettiest court house in the state and looks forward to festivities on October 1 1905 inviting residents to celebrate with feasting and merriment.
An advertisement extols Speed's Drug Store offerings including soho books abhlete pencils paints oils and putty with speedy service. It also notes trains from Due West and connections with Greenville Columbia and Hodges, detailing morning and evening schedules and passenger transfer options.
Abbeville County Dispensary Board invites sealed bids for liquor and beer supplies under the 1907 Dispensary Law. Required goods include corn whiskey rye gin rum beer and wine plus related packaging and sundries. Bids must be mailed to County Treasurer by Sept 30 1908 and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder with deliveries fob Abbeville.
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