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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1906
Page
7
Buyers can select negligee shirts in multiple sizes at reduced prices from 0.50 to 3.00, with items originally worth 1.29 to 3.00 now discounted. Some fabrics are slightly mussed from handling, but still offered at bargain values. Also discounted high grade neckwear four-in-hands once valued at 1.00 to 1.50, now 0.30.
A list of discounted popular novels and authors with sale prices. Titles include Chimmie Fadden and Mr. Paul, Judith Triumphant, The Blood Tax, Eben Holden, Caleb West, To Have and to Hold, The Sea Wolf, The Spenders, The Lightning Conductor, The Edge of Things, and Stirring Western Stories. Prices drop from 75c to 25c or 45c to 35c, with several works at 25c.
Fancy striped all wool waists in new colorings and tailored effects. A very attractive waist worth 4.50, now 2.95. Veiling waists in colors black and white, 3.50 values, now 1.95. Lace waists made over China silk lining with figured lace and net, trimmed with edgings in white and ecru. A 5.00 waist at the sale.
A local sale offers vast discounts on smallwares including pure dye black machine twist at 40c, black silk ribbon ties 30 inches at 10c, fancy elastic strips 25c, super tape 50c value, Fairy Brand taffeta 6c, English blocked tape 7c, mohair skirt braid 10c, mercerized pin on hose supporters 15c, satin pad hose supporters, two styles of dress shields from 5c to 15c, Bostonian hair pins 15c, and pin cards 10c for three.
A sale offers mahogany rocker chairs and related furniture with prices shown. Items include a mahogany rocking chair and a combination rocker, a solid mahogany divan, a mahogany serving table, a revolving book case, a maple toilet table, a parlor cabinet, a mahogany desk, a weathered oak cellarette, a reception room suite, folding iron beds, and brass beds with various sale prices.
Assorted tapestry curtain fabrics in colors and designs. 15 to 50 yards per piece priced by the yard. Also cotton and wool tapestry for furniture at 2.00 to 3.50 per yard. Imported tapestries formerly 2.00 to 2.75 now 4.50. Mohair plush plain and figured 18c to 22c per yard. Cretonnes assorted colors 12c per yard.
A list of discounted area rugs and carpets with prices and reductions. Includes 9x12 and 8x10.6 foot sizes for Brussels Wilton Smyrna and Beret blends, with markdowns from around 37.50 to 8.75 and similar. Also notes velvet and tapestry options in patterns and yard pricing.
A catalog of ladies belts and accessories features the SMART SET tailored Ik taffeta belt with silk soutache, the ARGYLE belt in silk taffeta, COLONIAL silk belt with edge stitching, the Florence belt with carved buckle, and the LADY BETTY belt copying French design. Also offered are feather boas and black Liberty silk ruffs with ruche detailing.
Catalog notes sale of black cashmere and fancy half hose with minor flaws priced 25c to 50c per pair. Also heavy worsted and Jersey ribbed garments with imperfect drawers and Union suits offered at reduced prices near one dollar, targeting budget buyers.
Advertisement notes price cuts on wall paper for the chamber dining room and hall. Formerly 30c per roll now 10c. Dining room wallpaper typically 50c now on sale. Hall wallpaper reduced from 1.00 per roll to 2. likely typographical error but indicates a sale.
Listing advertises hats from 1.25 to 2.00 with 40 dozen soft hats in assorted styles and colors and a special offer on black derby hats in new fall blocks.
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