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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1876
Page
9
The advertisement proclaims the most complete stock and greatest variety for Athens county shoppers. It highlights Calicoes at 5 and 6 cents per yard, Bleached and Brown Muslins from 5 to 10 cents, Brown Muslin at 6 yards for 25 cents, bed-tickings, Cheviots, Denims, Gingham, Cassimeres, Jeans, Tweeds, and Cottonades priced from 12 1/2 cents per yard upward.
Consumers are urged to inspect ready made clothing before purchase as the department claims a larger, more varied stock than any local house in Southern Ohio. Suits in Cassimere and French Worsted coats are offered at substantial savings with prices from 75 cents to 11 dollars and beyond, plus custom made options and pants in varied styles.
A local store advertises a full assortment of custom made boots and shoes for ladies and men, priced lower than competitors, with a ladies Serge shoe stock starting at 90 cents per pair and up.
An advertisement promises a wide range of ladies apparel and accessories including laces gloves fringes hosiery and embroideries at least 50 percent cheaper than elsewhere with numerous items such as shirts drawers and ribbons marketed as very cheap.
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