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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1877
Page
2
A broad sale listing offers Brown Muslin in multiple widths from 5 to 8 cents per yard, Calicoes, Bleached Muslin, Cottonades, Jeans, Toweling, Crashes, Linen Cloths, Towels, Napkins, Cloths and Cassimeres. Prices shown include 5 to 12 1-2 cents for various fabrics, with full lines of Flannel and Swiss Linings among others.
Black and colored alpacas offered at 20 to 50 cents. Poplins DeBerge and Brogades. Black and colored cashmeres. Plain and fancy grenadines. Black and fancy silks described as best and cheapest in the county. White bedspreads from 65 cents to imported pique varieties.
Hats and caps available with at least 500 dozen hats in various shapes and new season styles, offered at lower prices than in the largest cities. Buyers can secure wide variety and savings, with emphasis on value and selection.
Men's youth and boys clothing advertised at unusually low prices. Heavy Cattonade suits from $2.75, Union Worsted from $5.00, Cassimere suits from $7.50 to $12.50, custom Cassimere at $16.00, plus coasts on coats vests pants and jeans with many items under a dollar and a wide boy's selection.
Advertisement lists new spring patterns in Hemp Ingrain and Three Ply Carpets with prices from 18 to 1.00 and wide Quil Cloth options. Japanese and Cocoa Mattings, window curtains in laces oil cloth Holland and paper, plus fixtures for the same.
An inviting sale offers an elegant assortment of wall paper, trunks, and valises at very low prices. The advertisement promises a complete lineup and emphasis on affordability for shoppers seeking a bargains.
In a broad offer the store showcases shirts in muslin and linen bosoms, feminine hosiery, handkerchiefs, laces, embroideries, suspenders, ties, and gloves. Prices highlight low costs from 50 cents per dozen handkerchiefs to 1.25 dollars for two button gloves, with many items claimed below market value.
This department offers custom made and sale footwear including 100 pairs of Ladies Serge Shoes from 90 cents. Also Ladies Kid and Morocco Shoes and Slippers at low prices, plus Misses and Children's shoes and a full range of Men's Boots and Shoes at cheap rates.
The ad highlights a wide range of parasols and sun umbrellas with prices from 15 cents to 1.00, including finer goods at 25 35 40 50 60 75 cents and up to silk sun umbrellas, marking a broad stock for sale in the county.
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