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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1877
Page
2
The Advertisement announces the latest styles of the season unmatched in Ohio for variety and value. It promises striking bargains and offers special inducements to purchasers to attract shoppers.
Dry goods sale offers bleached and brown muslin from 5 to 10 cents per yard. Towels linens flannels and silks advertised at 5 cents per yard or higher. Jeans pants cloths cassimeres beavers and waterproofs in numerous prices. Black and colored silks and latest dress trimmings featured with discounts.
Full lines of Ladies and Gentlemen's Underwear and Boy's wear offered in latest styles. Undershirts and Drawers from 28 to 65 cents. Silk Ties from 10 cents. Embroideries and dress trimmings cheap. Unlaunched Shirts at 60 cents to 1.20. Silk and Worsted fringes and yarns in stock. Gloves and gauntlets for men and women. Blankets and comforts advertised with low prices.
The advertisement promotes Corsets from 32 cents featuring Cork Corset durability and no bone breakage, along with a wide range of ladies hosiery, suspenders, scarves, and an extensive clothing stock for all ages. Prices emphasize 25 to 40 percent savings versus city merchants, including French Cassimere and Worsted suits and custom orders.
Monday December 3 marks the start of a season long clearance across every department to prepare for removal to a new store in spring. The store promises a revolution in prices for dry goods and clothing in the region and urges customers to call and compare before buying.
M. Shlig & Co announces hours shift with the store closed on Saturdays until evening, signaling a pace change for weekend shoppers and staff scheduling.
Retailer lists new season overcoats including Satinez, Chinchillas, Kearsys, Union Beavers, and Fur Beavers with prices starting at 2 75 and up.
An advertisement showcases a broad selection of custom made and affordable boots and shoes for men, women, children, and youths. Prices include women's Calf Shoes from 85 cents, sewed Morocco shoes at 1.25, men's winter boots from 1.85, and Kip boots at 2.50, with a full assortment available at proportionately low rates.
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