11 Jan 1906
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1906
Page
1
A mill sale advertises goods at one third to one half price with loom ends from seasonal weaving. The seller claims a larger share of these short ends and promotes affordability on everyday necessities.
The store proclaims the cleanest newest clothing in Story Countya. Found are mens suits in greys and plaids at reduced prices from 4 50 to 19. Overcoats for men youths and children priced 8 75 to 18 50. Various shirts vests socks and accessories also on sale.
We offer 489 lace curtain samples at deep discounts. Regular prices range from 30 cents to 2 dollars, with loom end pricing from 17 cents to 98 cents. Sale emphasizes substantial savings on listed fabric selections.
An old column advertises dry goods such as waist fabrics 40 inch Batiste at 20 cents, Mercerized Lining 26 cents, Pillow Tops, Fleeced Dress goods 15 cents, Denims, Heavy Shirting 12 1/2 cents, Percale 36 inches wide 10 cents, Zephyrs wool carpet samples 65 cents value.
Shoes are advancing but not at the fair. Boys' and Youth's shoes priced at 1.00 each.
An old newspaper ad lists fabric buys from Simpson's Prints including Bleached Muslin at 14c per yard, Cambrays 14c, Outings 12c, Silkaline 12c, Apron Ginghams 19c, Waist Goods 10c, and various muslin and silk-like items priced to attract shoppers.
A vintage shop ad lists waist silk at 75c and 8c clearance, 56c plaid silks at 35c, highlighting bargain fabric selections for home sewing and dressmaking.
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