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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
5
A quirky sales pitch offers a handful of free candy bags with a chance to win a five dollar gold piece among many other bargain items. The lengthy text also lists price cuts on Axminster and Brussels carpets, Smyrna rugs, laces, curtains, and fabrics as part of a January clearance sale.
Advertises clearance on men’s wear including heavy fleeced tinder wear 42c, Balbriggan underwear 1.00, 50c negligee shirts 42c, St Bosom shirts 0.85, Manhattan negligee shirts 1.50 or 1.75, and 1.25 each offerings.
Thousands of yards of embroidery offered at clearance prices. Some pieces slightly soiled from handling but still a bargain compared with regular prices. Embroideries priced at 10 16 19 cents per yard. Also Jersey Cream Butter Milk Toilet Soap and Talcum Powder advertised on sale on the second floor.
Thousands of yards of White Goods and linens go on clearance at cash prices. Thrifty customers are urged to plan ahead and bring money as tickets will not be issued. The store closes all day Jan 3 to mark down stock and reshelf. Opens 8:30 a m Saturday.
Daily sale notes list pins and clasps at 3 cents, buttons at 2 to 6 cents per dozen, Colgate products at 12 cents, assorted handkerchiefs from 2 to 8 cents, and linen items 120 cents each. Furniture, books, dolls, pictures, and post cards all offered at January clearance prices.
Splendid 11-4 wool plaid blankets offered at 4.25 per pair, with larger price drops elsewhere. California blankets listed at 10.00 quality 7.60 per pair and 9.00 quality 6.50 per pair. All cotton blankets lay robes and comforts included in the remarkable January clearance sale.
January clearout features dozens of fur sets and individual pieces with steep discounts. Prices range from $1.50 to $22.50, including $9.00 sets, $7.50 furs, and $11.25 fur bundles. Storewide markdowns ensure shoppers can save by visiting daily during the sale period.
Retailers assure prices in January clearance goods remain low despite a currency crisis. Powers say prices will not fall further, urging customers to visit and take advantage of the reduced rates this month.
Remnants 2000 yards of Calico and Bleached Domestic at clearance prices. Unbleached Sheeting and Linen Damask Towels listed with yard and piece prices. Also long cloths Batiste Canton Flanders on sale. Notice of store closure Friday January 3 and reopening Saturday January 4 at 8 30 AM.
Local shop advertises a range of white quilts with multiple finishes. Prices include $2.50 for Fing White Marseilles quilts, $1.75 each, $1.26 for White Quilts, 98 cents each, extra heavy at $1.50, and crochet quilts at $1.25.
Clearout of Dry goods includes inch White Lawns 45 inch French Lawns 82 Inch India Linens White Madras White Nainsook White Persian Lawns and other white fabrics offered at genuine clearance prices for upcoming spring sewing projects.
A brief notice states 150 dozen best 6 cord spool cotton is in stock at four cents. Only six spools permitted per customer and no merchants supplied. The message warns that once gone, few will be available soon.
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