02 May 1901
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1901
Page
1
The notice announces a grand opening on Saturday April 20 offering bright, high class merchandise at prices lower than ever. It states the store is honest in its bargains and seeks local trade with no bait advertising.
Read partial listing of charming children’s outfits. A light or dark blue Chambra suit with white yoke and embroidered collar for sizes 3 to 8 priced at 31.25. Zephyr Gingham Dresses with white yoke and embroidery for sizes 3 to 8 priced at 81.75. Navy blue linen suits for ages 8 to 14 priced at 2.25.
Advertises discounted shirt waists including percale pieces with full fronts bishop sleeves and stock collars. Highlights bargains priced at 50 cents to 1.50 with assorted patterns, whites, plaited fronts, and workmanlike finishing. Mentions large lots bought to resell below typical prices.
Housekeepers will find everything they need in table linens sheetings blankets and spreads at prices to please all. Our linen department is exceptionally complete with a line second to none in this locality ensuring customer satisfaction.
Our stock covers all styles from Huck to damask in sizes large and small. Fringed or plain hemmed or hemstitched towels are available. Prices are low and allow only a modest profit, pleasing customers.
Our muslin underwear department is fully stocked with a complete line of dainty garments made from good materials and priced to encourage purchases. A new line has just arrived, inviting ladies to inspect. You will wonder how we offer such garments at these prices.
Ladies and Misses hats for spring include sailor golf walking styles, a Jumbo braid straw Knox shape with black band, Milan straw in black, Mexican sombreros in soft straw, braided crown hats, and straw Tam O'Shanters. Prices range from 65 cents to 1.75 dollars with velvet bands and decorative buckles.
Ladies planning new spring costumes are urged to inspect our stock of linings. We offer the best and most reliable linings, ensuring quality suited for their purpose and preventing damage to fine outfits.
A local store promotes a hosiery sale with emphasis on quality and value. The message touts fast black two thread hose, superior weave, extra length, and double sole, with prices ranging from 25 to 75 cents and multi pack deals.
The article urges Big Timber housekeepers to shop for draperies and curtains at this department, highlighting pride in superior service and satisfaction for customers.
Advert suggests new dress skirt line for busy women avoiding homework and dressmaking details. Features Brown Tan Blue Duck Skirts with good fit and hang, priced around 1.50, plus polka dot options in black white and blue white at 1.75.
A local shop touts a full range of wash fabrics for hot weather including Toile DuNord Zephyr Ginghams and Dimities. The ad highlights affordable prices from 12 to 14 cents and invites customers to inspect patterns and varieties like Lotus Lawns and de Trouville Chally.
An advertisement for Bozeman sanitarium promotes a quiet residence with pleasant surroundings for invalids and those seeking surgical operations. The text highlights a calm environment and medical services in one facility.
The Montana sheep commission reports a total of about 3.7 million sheep on hand as of March 1 and a lamb crop near 1.615 million, up 500,000 from last year. Wool shipments to eastern houses rise with over half the clip sold, and 27 million pounds produced, lifting average wool per head to about seven pounds.
Notice states the gallery will be shut next week from April 14 to 22 for outside work. She plans several brief closures in summer and will advertise in post offices and newspapers to keep patrons informed.
For sale a band of coming yearling wethers available to buyers. Interested parties may call at this office to hear of the bargain and arrange purchase.
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