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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
2
A promotional message touts a grand sale turning the new dry goods store into the city’s “Temple of Economy.” It promises new methods, lastingly affordable goods, and a wide selection of dry goods, ladies’ furnishings, shoes, hats, and more, aimed at the masses. The speech urges residents to visit, lay in supplies, and seek first-class, up-to-date merchandise bought this fall.
Athena store advertises deep discounts on mens undershirts and heavy fleece items, women’s wear, wool hose, and infants, plus heavy boots, overshoes, and skeins of ribbon and embroidery. Prices slashed to move stock, with new fall goods highlighted across garments, hosiery, and household lines.
Our stock of caps includes heavy cords in various colors and styles. Regular price 60c now 44c. Black broad cloth caps at 60c, closing out price 40c. All caps priced 36c and 25c now 20c.
Local store advertises heavy duck lined coats in gray and brown with taped seams. Prices drop from 2.25 to 1.75 for double breasted and 1.85 to 1.48 for single breasted. Boys line discounted to 7c, 9c, and 1.00. All wool socks offered at 15c, 20c, and 28c for white and gray varieties.
An old advertisement touts shoes for all ages and families with a cheerful verse, urging quick sale of blankets, fascinators, silks, dress trimmings, skirts, underskirts and sewing machines. It lists closingout prices on fabrics, notions, and other items, emphasizing honest handmade shoes and wholesale-like discounts.
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