J C Godwin Co New Department Store Opens
The J C Godwin Co announces a new department store stocked with fresh season goods. Shoppers are invited to find the latest styles at the lowest prices and experience pleasing service.
28 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1901
Page
1
The J C Godwin Co announces a new department store stocked with fresh season goods. Shoppers are invited to find the latest styles at the lowest prices and experience pleasing service.
Special prices on ginghams and unbleached pieces. Bleached and damask linens offered at deep discounts. Calicos, hats, caps, gloves, comforts, and blankets advertised with new styles and low prices. Shoppers urged to visit the department with the widest assortment and latest fashions.
Store advertises loaded assortment of dress fabrics including black goods from 26 cents to 125 per yard and rich selections. Highlights crepe de chine at 75 cents, new shades and French flannels for waists at 60 and 75 cents, Velvets and Silks in multiple colors at 60 to 85 cents. Call and view before buying a dress.
Try our Ladies' Children's and Gent's 10 15 and 25 cent Husiery None better made for the money Remember we can give you Winter Underwear for men women and children at 25c 10c $1.00 and $1.25 but it can not get the same goods nowhere but here for the same money.
An assorted sale notice advertises bleached Turkish towels at 16 and 12 cents, linen handkerchiefs and embroidered variants at various low prices, Eclipse Shirts at 1 dollar each, and Fall Neck Ties at 25 cents. It touts value items including a 60 cent shirt claim and mentions a bulk purchase reference of 160 dollars for gods.
Our Clothing Department announces the best apparel stock yet with men's boys and children's suits and overcoats. The store touts unmatched style fit and low prices, including tailor-made pants and a wide overcoat season, inviting customers to come view the selection.
Overstocked on matting and curtains with deep discounts. Special prices for churches and lodges. Curtains offered at 36 cents and 15 cents, now 25 and 10 cents respectively. Visit our store to see the new stock and deal.
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