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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1899
Page
5
A local dealer, after purchasing his father Allen W. Newsom’s thirty three year dry goods stock, offers Rush Henry Hancock and Shelby counties a drastic closeout sale with prices rivaling bankruptcy. The plan aims to retire the elder Newsom and launch a new store with an entirely fresh stock.
A merchant advertises a $12000 stock of dry goods and accessories and opens a 30 day sale starting Thursday September 14 at 9 AM. Hours extend 7:30 AM 9 PM except Saturdays 11:06 PM with spot cash terms and prices on calico and suits among hundreds of items. The plan is to close the store to reorganize and reopen as a top county retailer.
A fragmented price listing shows calico in various patterns and prices from 20c to 44c per yard, along with ginghams, cambrics, glaced muslin, linens, damask, wool flannels, and sheetings. It notes trimming silks and velvet, silks, plush, velvet, muslin, and quilting battings with multiple per yard or per roll prices, reflecting a 19th or early 20th century general store catalog.
A fragmented catalog lists men's woolen underwear at varied prices from 29 to 49 cents per garment, ladies' and children's union suits and vests, infant wool garments, linen collars, and carpet materials with prices per yard or per piece.
A local sale features extensive pricing on ladies fine shoes in black and tan with various sizes and styles. Men’s options include patent leather, enamel, box calf, and Vici Kid shoes with multiple toe shapes and price points. Large inventory, significant markdowns across both genders and numerous boot and slipper styles.
Offers 75¢ to 2.25 for boys and children shoes with multiple quality levels and winter styles. Styles include Kantrip School Shoes and infant moccasins with prices from 17c to 2.00 per pair, plus odd lots for Misses and children.
A long list of notions and dress goods offered at low prices. Ladies embroidery, handkerchiefs, pins, hair accessories, belts, perfume, dress stays, brushes, crochet cotton, braids, knitting needles, and more. Woolen blankets and linens noted with various yard prices and caps, hats, and shirts for men and boys, all advertised as bargains.
Extensive sale in which choice of any $12.50 suit priced at 9.98 and $11.00 suits at 8.98 is offered. Many 10.00 suits and overcoats discounted, with multiple grades and damaged lots, plus boys knee pants and overcoats priced as low as 2.48 to 7.50.
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