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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1907
Page
5
Local retailer advertises heavy reductions to clear a surplus of children coats. Discounts advertise coats in white red brown green and grey for ages 2 through 12 with prices noted as low as 1.08 and many at five dollars or less despite a history of higher prices. The sale emphasizes quick purchase to move stock rather than keep goods on hand.
A jumble of social visits sales shows and meetings dominates the page. Abbott’s clearance sale and skating event are noted. Several residents including Edwards of Painteld, Masdolph, H. A. Flood, J. J. Kennedy and families, Webster, Willie Mentgeener, Blanchard, and others are mentioned in errands visits and outings. A few public notices reference annual meetings and lodge events, with dates and locations in Burlington Gardom block and Odd Fellows hall.
Funeral services for Sumner Newcomb were held yesterday afternoon at the family mausoleum. The ceremony reflected a solemn tone with prayers and remarks from relatives. The obituary notes silent mourning and the community’s respect for the deceased. A brief tribute followed, highlighting Newcomb’s character and contributions to local life.
A P Abbott & Co promotes a large sale at The Daylight Store with greater discounts than their prior moral sale. The notice urges quick purchase citing expanded stock and low prices. It promises to repeat Thursday ads and adds items not previously advertised.
The report describes dramatic discounts on assorted fabrics once priced at 1.00 per yard, now reduced to 0.08 with patterns and weaves including Astortel and Wiplaids. It notes further substantial reductions from 61.00 to 0.086 for certain themes, highlighting easing costs for buyers amid shifting supply.
A fragment advertises ladies waist and hosiery sale with half price on all Mossis Waiers and Fast Black Hose for women, noting reduced prices, various colors, and stock in limited display. The garbled text references stockings, hose, and style options with a sale emphasis.
Ladies' tailored suits offered at low prices to suit every buyer seeking a good suit. Quality styles and fit emphasized to attract shoppers.
Fragmentary OCR text describes ladies fur coats and seals, pricing notes, and inventory details. Mentions kilimetrics and merchandise categories with unclear references to prices and brands. Positive identification of items is limited by incomplete source.
An OCR read shows a damaged listing with mentions of linen crash items, wipers, borders, and fabric prices. It references Cotten Hewrka and several unclear product notes like White border and best B8tge.
An advertisement lists various textiles and fabrics on sale. Pleverd flannelettes, double-twisted calianin pins, woven cloth, new yard goods, florent conte, invisible checked valleys, Windsor perchale, and other fabrics are offered at reduced prices. The language is fragmented but highlights a clearance of multiple fabric types and finishes.
January sale promotes table linen with emphasis on linen damask pieces. Advertised items include bleached damask cloths and heavy linen sets with claims of substantial value and discounts. Language implies broad assortment and saving opportunities for households seeking quality linens.
The advertisement notes a large quantity of towels with a price reduction for Christmas demand. Several towel lines including Huckabuck and Damask are advertised, with discounts described as substantial to clear inventory. Names of towel types, yard measurements, and promotional phrases indicate a department store sale to attract shoppers during the holiday season.
A local retailer advertises a clearance of ladies black coats in various styles and prices. Deep discounts claim to move a large line including furs and quilted options with substantial cuts, urging shoppers to buy at reduced rates to clear stock.
Sale notes reductions on Elevtile and 2 Cape items with former prices indicated. Janice Conte advertises to offer new pricing on remaining stock, urging customers to shop during the exit regular price period.
Readable ad notes children coats on sale with sizes from 2 to 6 years and up. White coats in blue and tan offered alongside mixed fabrics, plain cloths, and base coats. Prices referenced as reduced, with terms like half prior and one-third off for various sizes.
Local shop advertises a children’s dresses sale with reduced prices and a closing date. Reads as a small-goods notice listing garment types and discount level.
Thursday’s sale offers many items not listed in the main ad including Ladies Silk Waists Red Quilts Blankets Ladies Furs Ladies Skirts and Petticoats Lace Curtains Corset Covers Lace Bed Sets Ladies Wrappers Kimonos Outing Flannel Night Robes Corsets Handkerchiefs Colored Dress Goods Black Dress Goods Sheets and Pillow Slips all at prices below cost plus a general reduction on all items Now is the time to buy with markdown prices across the board.
Abbott and Co Barre Vermont advertises a clearance sale on merchandise and a variety of rentals including tenement and barn space. The page lists a markdown sale on outing faneis at Vaughan's, rental notices, a city auction each evening, and miscellaneous local notices.
A local store announced new hours with operations opening Tuesday night and remaining closed all day Wednesday. The change affects customer access and midweek shopping availability.
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