13 May 1894
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1894
Page
1
A city department announces a stock of ladies and misses apparel in latest styles and quality materials. Sults, Waists, wrappers, and caps offered at deep discounts with multiple items priced to attract shoppers tomorrow. Includes duck suits, tuxedo styles, linen, calico wrappers, and shirtwaists with significant markdowns.
A newspaper ad promoting a Monday hosiery sale with N11 ladies German-made hose at six pairs for 61.00, Gent's black and tan half hose, Shanknit no dye no seams, 15 cents per pair, 7% per dozen ladies Lisle-thread hose, and "J M H & Co's" leader hose. Limited quantities per customer. Includes various weights, descriptions, and guaranteed price points.
A local commodity listing advertises deep discounts on ladies Mitts, linen items, pillow covers, and silk goods, with additional clearances on men and women Calf Bals and Dongola Oxfords. Prices emphasize steep reductions, urging stock clearance and noting several items at fractions of their former values.
Doz Damask Towels 2x45 inches sell for 4c each and 800 424 White Marseilles counter panes, never offered before under 1.25. Also 250 Genuine Marseilles Counterpanes valued from 3.60 to 7, slightly soiled by window display, to be offered tomorrow.
This sale lists dozens of handkerchiefs, shirts, neckwear, dresses, and linens with deep discounts. Items include 50 dozen ladies and gents handkerchiefs, 69 dozen Swiss silk vests, 100 dozen neckwear, 69 dozen dress shirts, 6,000 yards assorted fabrics, and 500 towels and damask sets. Prices marked per yard, garment, or piece, with emphasis on quantity and per unit discounts.
Large assortment of carpets and home goods offered at deep discounts. Smith’s lists Moquette, Body Brussels, Tapestry Brussels, Ingrain Carpets, China and Japanese Matting, Linoleum, Lace Curtains, Window Shades, and Awnings with prices cut to 65¢ to 75¢ per yard or lower. Includes 2,000 window poles and mosquito nets with quick installation options.
Crockery and Japanese Department features cream pitchers at 6c each and decorated glass pitchers at 5c. Engraved wine glasses 1c each, mustard stands 10c each, fancy Japanese plates 25c each, water set 8c, fine china cups and saucers per dozen 8c, Japanese bamboo portieres 31.25, Japanese fan screens 2c. Decorated dinner sets 122 pieces valued at 25 but offered as 18 set. Decorated tea sets BG pieces valued at 10, price 4. MIG & CO.
New organdies in December and swivels in plain plaid and figured patterns arrive at 2c and 49c respectively. Dimitles and black lace lawns appear from 2c to 10c, French ginghams at 1c, duck guildings in brown blue and tan from 10c to 26c. Includes blue printed lawns job lot at 10c and linen Irish lawns at 10c, with an elegant black brocade latine at 25c from J M High & Co.
A bustling catalog of silk fabrics and wash goods with steep early-week discounts at 37 Whitehall Street. Highlights include 9c silk ceilings, moire and Grenadine yardage, multiple waist and hosiery specials, and men’s furnishing steals to lure shoppers.
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