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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
3
The store asserts its status as Browning’s leader through quality and style aligned with fashion trends. It emphasizes money’s worth and fair dealing, invites customers to judge the stock and prices, and states satisfaction from customers is the best advertisement. It notes the fall stock as the largest, most complete, and best assortment yet. It seeks friendship but earns business on merit.
Retail ad touts Star Brand as high value and Queen Quality as top tier for ladies. Men’s heavy shoes priced from 2.00 to 2.75, high tops at 3.50, women’s all leather Family shoe from 1.75, youth sizes varied. Harlow line highlighted at 3.50 and 4.00 plus dress shoes from 2.50 to 4.00 and 1.35 on patent tip sapppy kid option.
Greys lead demand with plain greys and plaid fashions priced from 50c to 1.50 per yard. New grey lines on the way promise the completest stock ever shown in Browning. Prunella cloth, Henrietta and serge in all colors from 50c to 1.25 per yard, plus broadcloths with chiffon-like finish. Silk options include plain and fancy taffetas from 50c to 1.00, guaranteed black taffetas at 1.00, rustle taffeta 1.35, Poire de Soie 1.00 to 1.35, and 36 inch satin linings at 1.00.
A range of overplaid and mixed knit suits offered at 15 dollars for grey worsted styles, with grey cassimere options also priced at 15. Youth and children’s two piece suits are displayed from 12.50 down to 5 dollars, including assorted sizes and discounts.
The Lion Special hat equals the Stetson in all essentials and comes in the latest shapes and colors at 3.00. The Big Bear hat closely follows the Lion Special, also in current styles at 3.00. The Liberty Bell and Mississippi Valley hats offer value at 1.50, with a broad selection from 1.50 to .25 cents. In this season’s cap purchase we reviewed top lines on the road and chose the finest offerings.
See our line of duck and corduroy clothing for men and boys. We are showing something extra good all prices in all size. A good one of overalls always in stock. You can get your size here.
Local retailer promotes Snag Proof rubber boots and overshoes from Meyer Rubber Co. as top quality. Advertises a full line for men women and children with low prices and invites customers to inspect stock and compare prices.
A local shop advertises Amoskeag outing flannels as the standard 1 top per yard and notes a good assortment is available. The message emphasizes affordable yardage and a wide selection for customers seeking outdoor fabric options.
The store highlights a new Olga Nethersole belt offered at 50 cents in black and grey. It notes that belts are a popular demand and the latest item customers want.
A local shop announces a complete shawl assortment with wool shawls in all colors and sizes priced from 2 dollars to 4 dollars. Silk shawls in black and white are offered at 2.00 and 2.50, highlighted as the best value of the year.
Heavy cotton fleece garments in silver grey vests and pants offered at a bargain price of 50 cents per item. Limited quantities advertised for value seekers aiming to equip wardrobes with affordable basics.
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