04 Jul 1895
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1895
Page
1
A local adv column promotes remaining pairs of White Duck Trousers at $1.50 each with limited stock and possible size fit. It notes prices on shoes remain low, urges early purchase, and highlights five cases of slippers with right prices. Steininger Co’s humor notices target readers with a light tone.
A playful note touts visiting New York for entertainment and shopping with a large stock. It claims ten dollars of goods can be bought for five, and mentions Mr. Lytle who has a pass and stays with relatives in New York, though his relatives disagree.
Local merchants brag about turning goods into a scam by giving items to the largest merchant in each town to sell for them. They claim customers love the humor and call their stores the cheapest and funniest in town.
The text presents a motto emphasizing living well on life’s journey. It urges being good natured and humorous while delivering full value to customers so they feel appreciated and smile, guiding decision making to mutual benefit.
Advertising noting closeout deals on 20 lbs sugar for $1, Delicacies like Pearl Grits 25c peck Coffee 5 lbs for $1 and Mountain Pink tobacco at half price. Also selling nails 2c/lb, sweeps 14 to 22 inches 28 to 65c, heel pins 5c, plow stocks and iron foot stocks, Dixie stocks $1.15, and various items at sacrifice to make room for purchases.
Dry Goods and Clothing must go. Room they take up, not price. Grown men pants 40c and up, men's suits and coats reduced. Best calicoes and ginghams from 4 to 5 cents. White goods in checks lace or stripe offered at a sacrifice. Puff bosom shirts very cheap with lawn bosoms at 75 and fin striped or dotted bosoms at 85 cents.
An advertisement proclaims over ten thousand dollars in goods must be sold now and urges shoppers to visit for bargains at the lowest prices. It promises a wide array of items and urges not to forget the seller.
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