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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1920
Page
5
The article notes leather, a meat byproduct, ties to meat consumption levels. It argues that declining meat intake reduces leather availability and predicts shoe prices will rise if other prices return to pre war levels. The piece claims current prices may rise as leather supply tightens.
Foreword stresses that reported price spikes are misleading while offering a clearance sale. It notes merchandise did not yet rise here but will in future seasons, urging shoppers to buy now at prices based on six to twelve month old levels.
Local merchant leans on low prices to move stock amid weak market. Store offers discounts on overcoats raincoats Mackinaws suits dress trousers sweaters and underwear with prices held to or below last winter levels. Only limited items excluded by styleplus labels.
Large lot of men’s shirts in soft and laundered cuffs offered at sale prices from 98c to 1.75. About 50 dozen heavy work shirts priced around 1.25. Knit wrist gloves and caps for men and boys in assorted colors and sizes, with some serge caps, priced at 1.00.
The dry goods department advertises undershirts and drawers at 49 cents per lot, heavy wool stockings at 69 cents, union suits in small sizes at a special price, and boys and girls heavy school stockings in several sizes offered for a few days only.
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