21 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1901
Page
1
A broad sale urges buyers to rush purchases of summer merchandise as retailers announce a sweeping clearance. Emphasizing honest promises and profits wiped out, the notice frames the stock as gigantic and aimed at making room for fall inventory. It appeals to shoppers in markets planning autumn purchases.
Lot after lot of Irish dimities batistes laces and linens offered at deep discounts. White goods include Swisses tissues lawn linen crash and damask pieces with prices slashed to a few cents per yard or yard equivalent. Large selection on second floor with towels napkins and table damask also reduced for Monday sale.
Bargains include ladies hats under 15 cents and percale shirt waists at 39 cents, walking skits 2.50, ready to wear hats up to 2.00, lawn lingerie waists 75 cents, black Venetian dress skirts 6s, leather belts 10 cents, madras negligee shirts 50 cents, silk and lace mitts 19 cents, silk ribbon neckwear 49 cents, muslin gowns and undergarments up to 2.50, parasols up to 3.00, remnants on sale, undergarments and embroideries 3 to 15 cents, lace counters with embroideries 10 to 25 cents, linen laces and Paris laces on sale, with linen borders and band laces reduced across multiple price points.
A local ad lists Monday specials on decorative parlor lamps with globe shades, large japanned toilet sets in oak or green with gold bands, imported ice cream or berry saucers with gold tracing, patent fruit presses and potato creamers, English porcelain dinner sets of 112 pieces, Mason's porcelain jars in all sizes, and various carpets, mats, and footwear. The sale emphasizes marked discounts and closeout pricing across multiple household items.
Friends of Mr J W Selby and Mrs J W Selby invited to funeral at Central Presbyterian at 420 PM with interment at Westview. Pallbearers and escort from H M Patterson office. Also notice for Mr J M Seals funeral from Walker Street Methodist Church at 230 PM with pallbearers and escort from Hilburn Poole's. Includes weather forecasts for several states and stations.
An assortment of fabrics and garments offered by a local retailer includes Fast colored printed Lawns and Dimities at a yard, Florentine Batiste and National Lawns, Lappet Swisses and Mercerized Ginghams, and 40 inch White Lawn. Additional items feature Russian Duck fabric, Ladies skirts, shoes, infants shoes, linen collars, silk shirts, Jap fans, Long Cloth, bleached sheets and pillowcases, and black velvet ribbon priced per yard or item with varied discounts.
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