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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
3
Expecting a cold season with a large stock of blankets. Grey homespun 11-4 at 11-4 price 1.55, Polland white 11-4 at 89 cents, Alliance white 12-4 at 1.23, Best value 1-1L-4 at 2.75 sale, Hollender white 1-1L-4 at 5.50, plus 500 other kinds and qualities. Buy one pair for the same benefit as multiple.
Advertising copy outlines deep discounts on men trousers from Lot 1 to Lot 8 with per pair prices ranging from 89c to 4.50. It promotes a complete line of home made Killebrew Jean Pants and tailor made qualities with guaranteed fit and low prices.
Announcement states the sale begins Saturday November 21 and runs for 30 days with no charges to buyers. Accounts due are politely urged to come forward and pay promptly, without further notice.
A new ladies ready to wear department occupies the entire second floor of a dry goods building offering 3500 square feet of showroom space. The sale markets fashions from the latest gowns to underwear and corsets, reduced to less than the cost of manufacture to clear stock quickly as railroad building proceeds. Early shoppers will secure the best selections.
An advertisement lists fleece lined velvet back shirts and drawers at 42 1 2 cents each or 85 cents per pair, medicated red flannel shirt and drawers at 89 cents, laundried negligee shirts at 60 or 48 cents, boys and mens night shirts with marked discounts, mens work shirts at 48 cents, and coats sweaters at 50 cents, urging readers to check circulars for full price lists.
In a short sale, 7.00 to 9.00 suits are bundled as lot 1 priced at 5.00 per suit. Lot 2 collects 13.50 to 15.00 suits offered at a 10.00 sale price. The store touts durable fabric and value over luxury branding.
Lot number 3 includes all suits priced from 15.00 to 20.60. Sale quick to attract early buyers as first bidder may secure best choice.
Advertisement lists Hodgman rubberized silk automobile coats with sale prices. Lot numbers 1625 and 1598 show garments discounted to 9.80 and 10.49 respectively. Other lots include 1590 at 14.99 and various ladies kimonas priced 0.85 to 2.29 in different qualities.
Auction notes urge buyers to bring boys for proper fitting. Lot 1 offers nine overcoats costing 2.95 to 4.08 to go at 1.77. Lot 2 features 28 coats in various colors, valued 4.50 to 5.50, selling at 3.39. Lot 3 presents nine coats valued 5.50 to 7.50 at 4.49. Limited number, come early.
A fragmented notice lists garment sale pricing by size including 8 to 14 and 14 to 18 ranges with discounts from 2.19 to 6.00 and 4.49 to 5.29 respectively. It mentions over three hundred other items and references Iran in error.
An old advertisement touts men's overcoats with discounts on Cravenet and Ulster coats, McIntosh rain coats, and registered coats. Prices range from 3.85 to 15.00 with sale prices noted. A concluding line urges timely purchase as a good overcoat may prevent pneumonia.
An advertised assortment of hosiery in multiple styles and colors. Georgia knit stockings priced at 8 cents per pair or two pair for 15 cents. Boys and mens double knee socks at 8 cents. seamless triple-thread socks at 12 1/2 cents or 3 for 50 cents. Ladies options include black or tan hose at 8, 20, or 30 cents per pair.
Elusive sale list highlights hunting coats at 1.50 and 1.29 with regular 2.75. Boys knee pants 35 and 40 cents per pair, many items 1.00 to 3.00 dollar range. Hosiery and underwear offered at cut prices including ladies stockings and fannies, gents hose from 1 to 0.25. Limited stock in various colors and styles.
The workmanship excellent single line catalog lists ladies drawers chemises corset covers night gowns and underskirts in lace embroidery and quality levels. Various lots priced from 30c to 1.25 with notes of factory inspection and warranted perfection.
The notice promotes Smyrna and Axminster rugs with varied sizes and sale prices, from 36x60 inch Smyrna rugs to 9x12 foot axes, highlighting reduced rates and upcoming markdowns for ladies suits skirts and cloaks.
A newspaper ad promotes seasonable shirt waists for women with wholesale quality claims. It lists lots featuring white black and color waists, Madras lace linen blends, and padded price reductions from 2 to 6 dollars, including lace satin and silk varieties. The ad urges readers to visit the store to view the extensive markdowns and new lower prices.
There is a larger stock of Beys garments for boys than men to meet demand. Ages 4 to 14 priced from 1.49 to 2.50, Lot 2 offers 3.00 to 3.50 values at 2.48, Lot 3 up to age 15 at 4.50 value, Lot 4 up to 16 at 6.50 to 7.00 values at 3.98. Double and single breasted fall tailoring, all well finished.
A vintage ad promotes Harvest King products including patent 24 sacks and net barrels at 5.50, Water Ground meal 90 cents, Star Brand hams and S. C. breakfast bacon per pound, Quaker Oat Meal 15 cents, various grits and meats. Campaign notes indicate a sale opening Saturday Nov 21 for 30 days with no charges or shipments on approval and asks delinquents to come in for payment.
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