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Newspaper
Brenham Daily Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
4
Local Brenham news notes a Maifest contingent from Boltenville expected in the city, upcoming sales at Hoffmann's and Buster's, and daily market chatter. Reports mention Mr. Dixie Giana returning from Bailville, a sale preview at Hathors & Buster's starting Friday, and various shop announcements.
A garbled list details various textiles and dyed goods including White India Taw, White Wash Organdiew, White Cheek patterns, and colored wash fabrics. Notable items include 2 and 7 yard lengths, irregulars, and multiple finishes with prices and measurements scattered throughout the fragment. References to Madras, Batiste, Silke Pigs, and linen suggest a broad fabric catalog.
Advertisement lists fine chiffon laces tissue cloths and colored silks, including 50 cent per yard pieces and 75 cent to 1 dollar ranges. Highlights include morin silky fabrics, blue, white, and colored taffetas, satin, and linen colored wash Silky priced from 50 cents to 1.25 dollars. Also notes ragged patterns and waist fabrics in assorted colors and grades.
Table linen napkins and towels offered in various sizes and widths. Prices listed include wide table lin e 30 eta and 60 inch linen along with Turkish red table linens per yard and assorted napkins priced per piece.
Fragmented OCR lists fabric items and prices such as napkins towels and ginghams with inconsistent spellings and units. It reads like a grocery or hardware store ledger entry noting several fabrics including napkins towels and a few named brands or styles with various prices and quantities.
Prompt listing of men and boys shoes and clothing items with various prices noting sale and stock availability. Includes low-cut patent kids shoes extensor styles, and men’s wear in multiple sizes and prices with a broad assortment.
A fragmented OCR note references a Coliniil buo Irlos extension, a hand turn in dane patent, and colors black and white with Vlagke from Zets. It mentions numbers like 200 and a design tone, but the text is garbled and unclear about any concrete event or outcome.
Unreadable late 19th or early 20th century ad text outlines sales at the New York Store with references to colonial buckles, assortments, and low prices. Mentions advertising for various goods from hardware to perfumes, fishing poles, books, and groceries, inviting readers to visit for bargains and a wide range of items.
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