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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
5
An old fashion retail notice promotes ribbed cotton vests for ladies in or without sleeves priced at 2 shillings 11 pence each. It lists children's white longcloth knickers with embroidery in sizes 1 to 6 at 2 shillings 9 pence and white madaplin knickers with embroidery and insertion in sizes 1 to 6 at 3 shillings 11 pence.
From the Makers Direct to W Coomb Ellis on George Street. White Hail Muslin Camisoles trimmed with deep fine filet lace, necks 7/6 each. White tail muslin camisoles trimmed with wallace and insertion, round neck, with sleeves and without sleeves, sizes Small to extra large women, 6/11.
Mr H Strickland of Longford Creek asks buyers to place wood orders with Allan Field Palm Cottage or Martin & Cogle Herbert Street. Wood types include stavewood and stovewood with delivery options and payment on delivery terms.
Ads advertise reductions on stoves sanitary goods and household hardware with 10 percent discounts. Listings note patent boiler stands adjustable for 10 12 14 or 16 gallon bottles and claim the best price in Brisbane. Keywords include Beacon ing No.7 2180 with fittings and various product descriptions.
A vintage ad touts a line of new Red Bamboo Blinds with strong fittings for verandas. It promises gale resistance and shade from sun and rain, aiming to keep verandahs cool and protected. Prices listed from 6 feet to 10 feet with cash discount offers.
Magees publish a sale list of haberdashery and sewing goods with numerous items and prices. Brilliant cotton, silk, crochet cotton, sewing needles, press studs, tape, shirt buttons, tooth brushes, hair pins, garter girdles, tooth powder, thimbles and trouser buttons are listed with varied prices. The catalog presents a colorful range of period sewing essentials and accessories.
The notice advertises Strong Hall bleached sheeting 72 inches wide at 8/1 yard, Glass Cloths and Tea Cloths with coloured borders ready for use at Coomb Ellis in George Street. It claims relief from all aches with Chamberlain Pain Balm and promotes purchasing from general sellers.
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