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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1876
Page
2
The notice proclaims the largest assortment of Calicoes at 5 and 6 cents per yard, with bleached and brown muslins at 5 to 10 cents, bed-tickings and fabrics like cheviots denims ginghams at low prices, plus pants stuffs such as cassimeres jeans and tweeds priced from 12 1 2 cents per yard upward.
The department presents a wide stock of fine and low priced garments. Suits from 2.75 for working wear to 11.00 for Cassimere and fine imported fabrics. Coats and vests, black cloth suits, and a large pants selection at 0.75 or higher, with emphasis on superior quality and lower prices than nearby competitors.
A display features Shetland shawls and striped Ottoman reversible shawls, grey double and twisted shawls, black cashmere merino shawls with wool and silk fringes, Brodie shawls, and llama lace shawls. The collection highlights diverse fabrics and decorative fringes.
The ad promotes a full assortment of custom made boots and shoes for ladies and men, asserting prices cheaper than competitors. It also highlights a complete stock of ladies Serge shoes starting at 90 cents per pair and up.
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