22 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1894
Page
1
Ten thousand dollars of new silks offered by two leading importers in a forced sale. Lots include brocaded Latin Luxors at 6 1/4 cents, 150 pieces 24 inch dress silks at 4 1/4 cents, China Silks at 6 1/4 cents, black waterproof China Satins at 25 cents, Black Silk Grenades at 2 1/2 dollars, and figured Taffetas for waists and dresses at about half price.
Fortunate buyers are urged to seize a cut-price millinery event featuring French Pattern Hats formerly 15 to 20 dollars now 10 dollars. Expressed prices include 5 dollars for selected 10 and 12 50 dollar hats, with 39 cent trimmed Sailor Hats Knox design. Expert designers from Mme Virot to Heinze Boyer offer custom or designer selections.
Our Glove Department offers a leader tomorrow with 100 dozen ladies five-book Glace Kids gloves priced at 69c a pair. Also 30 dozen Black Silk Gloves at 15c a pair and Ladies fine Pique Kid Gloves in all shades worth 2.25 selling at 1.50 a pair.
First quality Brussels at 95c per yard and 50 pieces sold at 1.25. Ingrain and half wool carpets reduced to 65c and 45c per yard. Fancy China Mattings down to 4.75 a roll. Window shades 75c cut to 50c. Lace curtains 1.25 a pair. Awnings offered with estimates. Carpet terms on easy payments.
Ready cash buys force about eight thousand dollars worth of Novelty Woolen Dress goods and related fabrics at half price. Importers, unable to find buyers due to tariff scares, offer 50 cent dollars on the dollar. Includes Novelty Pattern Suits German and French makes and high class Novelty Dress goods at deep discounts. Yard goods and fabrics heavily reduced for quick sale.
Wearers of black are told we have an excellent stock and better section than any house in America. We offer Wrestley’s black silk warp Clair e and Tamise at 8 1/2 a yard, black English Serge 48 inches wide at 6 9 per yard, Priestley’s $1.50 grade black silk Henrietta tomorrow at 1.10, and black Hindoo Twill at 47 cents per yard.
A local retailer advertises a wide stock of fine wash fabrics with notable bargains. Silk Ginghams at 39¢, French Zephyr Ginghams at 15¢, French Organdies at 39¢, Dimities at 25¢, French Ginghams and other fabrics at various discounts, including Latines at 12% to 12%c per yard and Moire Crepe at 12%%4c.
Housekeepers can stock up at minimal cost with heavy Bleached Satin Damask on sale for 57¢ a yard, Turkey Red Table Damask at 14 pieces for 65¢ per yard, and Hemstitched Huck Towels large size at 17¢ each. Also Marseilles Pattern Bed Spreads, normally $1.50, priced at 89¢ each.
G aces Yoruh offers 3000 yards Point Venice Guipure de Gene lace and cream and black laces at 15c per yard. Two auction embroideries loads: Lot 1 about 5000 yards Cambric Mull and Nainsook embroideries priced to sell at five per yard. Lot 2 roughly double, worth 15 to 25c, offered at 10c per yard.
To the Shoeless we will say come to High's and be shod Ladies' Dongola Oxfords 47c pair Ladies' tan Oxfords 75c pair Ladies' kid Oxfords 75c pair Ladies' cloth-top hand-turned Oxfords 1.50 Infants' Dongola Button Shoes Soc Children's spring heel Dongola Button Shoes sizes 5 to 8 65c Misses' spring heel Oxfords 1 pair Boys' Calf Bal Shoes 1.25 Men's Calf Bal Shoes 1.25 Men's Goodyear Welt Shoes 2.00 Men's hand-sewn Calf Bals 2.50 John M Moore's Men's Shoes large sizes 2.50 per pair
200 dozen ladies plain and Ribbed hose 46c value at 25c or 6 for 1.35. 175 dozen gents’ Half Hose black russets high spliced heels double soles. Misses Hermsdorf Black Hose 46c value at 25c or 6 for 1.35. 350 pairs silk stockings for ladies at 1.80. 95 dozen ladies Lisle Hose black boots colored tops 50c, leader 29c. Infant hose in multiple colors and fabrics offered at low prices. Hosiery Department urged to call Monday.
Southeast department store promotes a large sale of women’s apparel with deep discounts. Highlights include suits priced far below value, from $1.90 capes to $10 serges, numerous waists and dresses, and bulk house wraps offered at reduced prices.
Gents' superfine Balbriggan Shirts worth 22 and 4 cents each. Fine India Gauze Shirts from 75c to 33 4c each. Normal mixture Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers at 25c a garment from $1.20 value. Imported French Balbriggan under $2 per suit now 50c per garment. Colored Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers at 50c per garment. Crown dress shirts 50c each. 2200 linen bosom and Utica Nonpareil cotton fabrics. suspenders world price 20c pair. Night robes 75c and $1 now 50c each.
Small but useful items offered at low prices 300 dozen ladies linen embroidered handkerchiefs bought at auction. 110 dozen gents plain hemstitched handkerchiefs regular 25c now 15c tomorrow.
In this department we offer a large selection of ladies muslin gowns trimmed and priced at 83 cents each. Also cambric drawers for 39 cents a pair. Children’s muslin drawers and waists range from 12 1/4 to 25 cents, all sizes available.
Art Department offers hand-painted silk scarfs at 24c stamped pillow shams 24c stamped tidies center pieces and head rests at good color. Fringed and hemstitched dresser scarfs 24c colored stamped squares 59c colored stamped sofa pillows 49c fancy china silk head rests 24c fancy lamp shades all styles 2.50 each.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Weisley Cucumber Complexion Soap at 21c for a box of three cakes, promoting a clear skin complexion. The compact drugstore style copy emphasizes value and beauty benefit.
A local ads listing displays beauty items including Gloria Silk Umbrellas with fancy handles priced at 1.29 each, marked down from 2.50. The sale is set for tomorrow with a focus on inexpensive, attractive umbrellas.
A local ad lists boys straw hats in several styles including nobby straw, sailor hats and fine Mackinaw straw hats. Prices start at 75 cents, with value cited up to 1.25.
A feature promising value for bargain seekers offerings: boys double breasted suits priced at 1.50 each, all wool suits at 3.30, extra quality wool suits at 4, Mackintosh coats at 3, all wool child’s kilt suits at 3.49, brouse suits at 1.50 per suit, and boys linen and duck pants at 0c per pair.
The Crockery Department showcases a growing section with 106piece decorated China Dinner Sets valued at 15 dollars, offered tomorrow for 38 dollars. A 56piece Carlsbad China Tea Set available for 7.50, regularly 12.50, plus 56piece decorated Tea Sets at 3.48 and assorted odd plates at special prices.
Vantine Department offers low prices on Japanese ceramics and tea sets. China cups and saucers priced at 5c, tea sets at $1 per set, plates 10c and 25c, fan screens 1g¢, three panel folding screens $1.45, teapots 13c.
Bargain items piled high at low prices including India Char in 2%4c per yard and 50 dozen suspenders at 8c a pair. Turkey Red and Indigo Blue Prints sc a yard, Genoa Crepe Satins 7 3 4c, Fast Black Hose roc per pair, Jersey Ribbed Vests 10c each, Apron Check Ginghams 43c, Outing Cloth sc, Bedford Cord 41 4c, Swiss Novelties 12 34c, Bleached Domestics 1c, Lonsdale Cambric 8c, and more. Thousands of bargains await in the basement.
All orders for goods or samples from out-of-town customers will receive our prompt attention.
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