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Newspaper
Des Moines Daily Leader
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1901
Page
2
Monday stock offers a single rack of Broadcloth and Cheviots skirts up to 22.50 priced at 7.50. Silk skirts up to 20.00 priced at 10.05. Walking skirts sold between 7.50 and 3.95. Velour jackets available at 22.50, with beaver capes 30 inches long and extra heavy sale prices.
A Des Moines store highlights its Third Floor assortment of baby and ladies wear. Dainty sacques and bibs, baby bootees, Afghans, fur robes, layettes, cashmere lacques, and knitted wear from top brands mingle with silk underwear, hosiery, and a wide corset selection including models like Fasso and Lily of France. Aprons and white garments are showcased, with emphasis on gifts for mothers and babies.
The ad notes strong demand for Silk Negligee with fashionable Silk Kimonas and Giesha Gowns for ladies. Patterns are described as very pretty and prices as reasonable, highlighting market interest in intimate apparel.
A catalog blurb lists horse blankets of 72 inch length described as ice blankets with good weight offered Monday at set per item price.
Tomorrow 40 Turkish Bath Robe patterns, slightly soiled, priced 3.98 each. Arnold Slumber Robes on the third floor gain popularity for soft warm materials. Soiled pattern cloths at the linen counter offered at reduced prices. White Goods Department sells 1000 remnants at one fourth remnant price. Free holiday catalogue upon request.
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