29 Oct 1893
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1893
Page
1
Buyers in New York were offered desirable imported goods at fractions over their dutiable cost as manufacturers faced cash needs. The article notes abundant merchandise, scarce money, and urges readers to visit the store tomorrow topay.
The advertisement promotes 100 pieces Fancy Figured Dress Silks at 1.50 to 3.00 per yard and 50 pieces Crinkled Silks at 0.75 with claims of high fashion for evening wear. It notes 69 imported Pattern Suits valued up to 25 dollars, plus all-wool fabrics and Hop Sackings. A special sale from $0.39 features Girls dresses from 6 to 12 years at actual cost and related school wear items.
Special purchase offers a mix of long and short dresses at half value and 100 embroidered cradle afghans priced from 75 cents each, with each Afghan valued at 2 to 2.50 dollars. Limited quantities, act quickly for best selection.
The retailer announces drastic price cuts on a wide range of footwear. Children’s Spring Heel Dongola Kid Button Shoes drop to 1, Ladies French Kid Button Shoes available 1.98, Misses School Shoes down from 1.35 to 1.98, and Men’s handwell shoes offered at 2.98 after a week of heavy discounts.
A shop advertises ladies undergarments including knit skirts in black pink and blue, muslin drawers with embroidery, wool knit skirts at 1, brilliantine silk-ruffled skirts at 4.50, long flannel skirts with plaited ruffle at 1, and Sligh's Own Corset priced at 0. The notice highlights bargain prices and brand names in a period garment catalog style.
In the Gents' Furnishings Underwear Department a sale showcases men's undyed natural wool shirts and drawers at 62 Tea per suit, embroidered night shirts at a reduced price, linen cuffs at 12 1 2d per pair, lambs wool shirts and drawers at 23d each, 4 in hand ties and scarves with 500 dozen new shapes at 25c each, and cashmere shirts and drawers discounted to offer Monday at 145d per garment.
A column advertises deep discounts on ladies and children's undergarments and household linens. Items include heavy Swiss ribbed vests, Lambs wool vests, pure wool vests, union suits, natural wool shirts, Merino and fleece-lined hose, Huck towels, Damask, and table linens with prices ranging from 12 1/2c to 89c per item. Limits per customer applied to several items.
A promotional listing details deep discounts on blankets, comforters, quilts, and fabrics plus assorted home goods. Items include wool and cotton blankets, eiderdown quilts, bed covers, sheets, bristle brushes, frames, purses, napkin rings, handkerchiefs, and an extensive carpet and curtain sale with reduced yard prices and bundled services. Numerous quantities and prices given for tomorrow or Monday.
Ladies can purchase exclusive imported dress patterns as suits drop from 22.50 25 to 16 per suit plus 25 more wool suits complete at 7.59 to 7.85. Fabrics and undergarments reduced with hosiery and vests on sale. Cloaks for ladies misses childrenInfants touted as best value. Designer embroidery and patterns available in stock.
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