Growlery and Willard Pockets Tales From 19th Century Columns
A Philadelphia home defines a growlery a room for temper relief. Frances Willard’s famously empty purse leads to humorous travel anecdotes. A 40 year beard vow ends after Fremont’s election. Br'er Williams dreams of found money after burying it and a simple newspaper misread sparks a rise in savings deposits.
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West Philadelphia
George
Philadelphia Record
Frances Willard
Miss Gordon
Miss Willard
Chicago
Rest Cottage
Anna
Middle States
John
Fremont
United States
Williams
Atlanta Constitution
Dress Goods Sale in the Department for Wool and Silk
Readable catalog style note lists dress fabrics with wool fillings in multiple colors and widths. Highlights include 40c grade wool at .18 per yard, black serge 32 inches wide at 25 cents, brillianteen 30 inches wide at .07 per yard, and genuine black silk warp Henrietta in 150 grade for closeout.
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Nie
Fancy Imported Glass Items With Dresden Tops
Listing of decorative glass goods including carved Dresden top powder puff boxes at 1.50 each and other items such as tooth brush holders pomade boxes rose jars and gold plated photo frames priced from 15 to 75 cents. Bulk quantities noted with limited stock and prices.
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Dresden
Lot Sale Prices Across Selections
The notice lists price points for multiple lots with varying choices priced at 2.25 to 3.00 each, 1.69 each for select lots, and 1.99 each for another group, inviting buyers to choose their preferred lot.
Skirts Offered in Various Styles and Prices
Local shop advertises skirts described as finely finished and well crafted. Prices range from 1.49 to 2.29 with items including tafetta lining and seven gore designs, available in multiple colors.
Shoes for Men Women and Boys at Sale Prices
The ad lists numerous shoe samples and bargains including broad or narrow toe Lace Dongola Kid men’s handmade box calf and French calf shoes at 1.75, boy’s calfskin lace shoes at 1.00, high cut brogans at 1.50, ladies’ hand made samples valued up to 4.00 with many pairs offered at 1.88, and Drew Selbys Co and P. M. makers featuring large lots of fall styles.
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Selby's & Co
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Provinces
Ainslie’s
India
Bilffere
Bloffers
Thiean
Taday
MAX Joseph Mercantile Co
Lot I
Lot
Capes
Hansome
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