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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1895
Page
3
Cheeves Brothers & Company advertises a large price list with carloads of bargains. Dress goods are highlighted with Sam Houston in charge, claiming the biggest, most elegant line in the county and listing numerous fabrics and prices per yard. Includes men's and youths suits with assorted prices and sizes.
A lengthy advertisement details extensive inventories of menswear and ladies wear including 12 mens black cheviots at varied prices, 12 all wool cashmere suits, several kinds of broadcloths and satinet, silk and wool dress goods, numerous shoe brands for men and women, and a large assortment of undergarments, night robes, and corsets with prices per yard or per piece. Local shoppers are urged to inspect the bargain-filled lines and fixtures.
The note touts big savings and urges readers to try UR, promising discounts though not detailing exact goods or prices.
Local clothing shops tout cash purchases and aggressive discounts on boys two piece satinet and wool suits. Listings show varied sizes and prices from 40 to 32 75 in a drive to undersell competitors.
We offer a large variety of boys and men jeans at drastic sale prices. Prices include 4 6 and 75 cents for generic jeans, 7 cents for extra good quality, 12 cents for heavy satinet pants, 81.0 for wool cheviot, and $170 to $206 for cashmere striped pants. Limited stock, hurry.
The ad proclaims dominance in the shoe trade with bulk buying and price setting. It lists various children and men’s shoe styles with price comparisons to competitors, noting large stock and season-long availability.
A local store touts a wide range of men’s undergarments and shirts at deep discounts. Items include undershirts, drawers, knitwear, white shirts, slept furnishings, and a large collection of suspenders, neckwear, work shirts, gloves, collars, all priced to attract crowds across Milam county.
Local store advertises hats for men women and children, featuring wool hats in blue and black at 50 cents, Melton caps 3 and 35 cents, Alpine hat 1.06, wide brim women’s hat 1.00, black crown fur hats 1.60, and Cox brand hats 2.50 to 2.70. Also promotes a white railroad style at 2.00 and encourages shoppers to follow the crowd.
A garbled 19th century price list offers fabric, tranks, napkins, tableware, embroidery, and blankets with prices in cents and dollars. Items include silk spools, lead pencils, mason jars, napkins, counterpins, table textiles, curtains, and infants wraps. Multiple brands and shops promise cut rates and bulk deals for shoppers.
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