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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1876
Page
8
The Athens county store proclaims the most complete stock with the prettiest and largest Calicoes at 5 and 6 or per yard. Bleached and Brown Muslin from 3 to 10 cents, Brown Muslin as low as 6 yards for 25 cents. Bed-tickings Cheviots Denims Ginghams and more at lower prices. Pants stuffs Cassimeres Jeans Tweeds Cottonades and other new styles start at 12 1-2 cents per yard.
The department claims to be the most complete in Southern Ohio with varied stock and quality. Suits from 2.75 to 11.00, Cassimere from 6.00 to 10.00, imported Cassimere at 11.00, and French Worsted coats and vests plus black cloth suits noted as superior and cheaper than rivals in Athens county. Pants range 0.75 to higher, with emphasis on value and selection.
A local shop advertises a full assortment of custom made boots and shoes for ladies and men, priced cheaper than rivals. It also highlights a stock of ladies Serge shoes starting at 90 cents per pair, with further items available at higher prices.
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