19 Apr 1895
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1895
Page
1
New Spring Wash Fabrics arrive including Jaconet Dutchess Royale Plisse London Pique and New Dress Material with fast colors and latest designs. Large stock of plain plaid and brocade spring shades and Crashes at low prices. New Chenille Table Covers 54 by 54 offered at 7 60 each.
The store highlights large quantities of hosiery and underwear including 20 dozen ladies black hose and 80 dozen ribbed black hose for boys, 250 pairs of boot top fancy stockings, plus 250 Jersey vests in various sizes for ladies and children.
Advertisement notes a large stock of newest spring shades in kid gloves and silk taffeta gloves. Kid gloves are warranted and offered for ladies and children.
The department advertises 12 dozen Gents' New Style Ties at 260 each, worth 450, with higher prices available. Their Negligee Shirt at 500 remains a leading item.
A listing enumerates a range of fabrics for a lining department including Fibre Chamois Hair Cloth Percaline Cambries Selicia Grass Cloth and related items. The emphasis is on sourcing a complete set of materials to outfit a first class lining operation.
The piece recalls the Bristol Train company formed in 1794 to face Dorr Rebellion era trouble, its leaders Col. Straight and Col. Wardwell, and its later role in 1775 to 1861 conflicts. It highlights anniversaries, notable trips, and political moments with Governor King and Barnum in town, ending with an officer roster and ceremonial remarks for the one hundredth anniversary.
W F Peters and Co at 100 Hope Street promote bargains and new goods with a focus on confidence and spot cash. They feature Gold Seal and Royal Stainless Fast Black Cotton Hosiery, lingerie, corsets, shirts, patterns from Butterick, and a lining department with a five percent cash card discount.
A periodical urges readers to view credit as a substitute for money and promotes a threefold plan to furnish homes. It cautions against thriftless makeshift habits and argues that linoleum and a complete dinner set pay for themselves through labor and longevity.
The ad promotes goods with guaranteed quality and value and polite sales staff. It outlines cash purchase options and three installment plans including weekly or monthly payments tied to various goods values from ten to two hundred dollars. It emphasizes prompt shipments and appreciated patronage.
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