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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1909
Page
7
A Boston debate on bargain advertising quotes supporters and critics. Proponents defend fair pricing and call for ending illegitimate price raising, while opponents argue comparisons mislead buyers and inflate values. The letter-writer lauds truthful, square dealing and cites stores that omit exaggerated comparisons.
A versatile waist fabric in fine quality batiste features an open back and an entire front with tuck and lace trim. It can be worn with multiple neck styles including high neck Dutch collar low neck or high neck with Dutch collar, offering styling flexibility.
A 1909 fabric listing offers NEW novelty suitings 45 inches wide with a chevron serge background and a pencil stripe, plus SILK varieties in 36 inch black taffeta and black messaline. Also advertised are ALL SILK striped messaline 24 inches wide ALL SILK shantung 27 inches wide new all silk for lards 24 inches wide and ALL SILK rough pongee 27 inches wide with several color options and prices from 75¢ to 95¢.
Manufacturers' trial pieces of FIGURED ETAMINE SCRIMS. 450 yards, 40 inches wide. Honizon edge and insertion, corner motif. Reds and greens. Suitable for window curtains or interior draping. Limited price, rare chance for country and seashore homes.
Hayrix and Mrs Hayrix discuss almanacs and the lack of a moon-gleam device they can hear on dark nights. He laments why they cannot fix it to hear a moon when needed by grass. The exchange shows rural dialect and humorous frustration.
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