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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1877
Page
2
A satirical warning about national hard times due to middle class and poor overconsumption. It cites yearly spending on tobacco alcohol and imported goods, plus a plug for Moody sermons by Rev. M R Jones in Athens Ohio. It also advertises a book of sermons and lumber available from D B Stewart in Athens Ohio.
A local ad lists Brown Muslin in several weights from 5 to 8 cents, Calicoes at favorable prices, bleached muslin and cottonades as low as 12 to 12.5 cents, jeans at 10 cents, towelings and crashings cheaply, linen tablecloths from 20 cents up, towels and napkins, linen napkins from 50 cents per dozen, wide cloths and cassimeres, various flannels, Swiss lawns Tarletons Cambrics lace stripes and more at very reduced rates.
Black and colored alpacas priced 20 25 30 25 40 and 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 cent domestic to imported pique varieties.
A grand sale offers Men’s Youth and Boys clothing at unusually low rates. Heavy Cattonade suits from 2.75, Union Worsted at 5.00, Cassimere suits from 7.50 to 12.50, custom made suits at 16.00, and large stock of all wool Cassimere Coats at 2.75. Cottonade pants 0.65, lined jeans 0.50, Cassimere pants 2.75, plus youth ranges at the lowest figures.
A broad sale of furnishing goods and hosiery features unlaundried shirts for men at 90 cents and 1.00, muslin and linen bosoms, ladies ties and handkerchiefs, rushings, embroideries, laces, suspenders and scarves. Men’s hose cheap, gloves, corsets, and kid gauntlets offered at low prices with claims of substantial value above cost.
An elegant assortment of spring carpets including Hemp Ingrain and Three Ply options priced at 18 to 100 and various widths. Japanese and Cocoa Mattings and Oil Cloths offered with window curtains in Laces Oil Cloth Holland and Paper. Fixtures for the same.
A vivid sale notice offering an elegant assortment of wall paper along with trunks and valises at very cheap prices. Readable text highlights complete stock and affordable options for decorating and travel storage.
Hats and caps on hand in large numbers with at least 300 dozen styles for the season. New shapes and lower prices than any house in the largest cities.
This department features custom made and sale footwear including Ladies Serge Shoes from 90 cents, Ladies Kid and Morocco Shoes and Slippers at low prices, plus a good selection of Ladies Misses and Children's shoes. Men's boots and shoes offered very cheap.
A local ads page promotes a broad selection of parasols and sun umbrellas. Prices range from 15 cents for basic pieces to 1.00 for finer silk sun umbrellas, with 200 parasols available and several midgrade options listed.
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