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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1914
Page
4
A call to rally nationwide for a "Made in America" buying campaign begins Monday November 9 urging citizens to demand U S made goods especially from the South. The drive aims to boost employment by reducing reliance on foreign products during wartime austerity.
Fragmentary ad lists apron ginghams sheetings and osnaburgs with prices in small town terms. Mentions products made in South Carolina and Alabama, heavy shirtings and cheviot, with references to plastering and vat work.
Minck Zephyrs in plaids and stripes, Westville I TWe plan to supply cloth at 10c each. Our regular beauty and Kat 10c Madras fabrics advertised for shirts dresses at Union.
New handkerchiefs flood the U S market for the holidays. The article notes bold production in response to wartime demand and urges shoppers to view the goods in stores.
Big shipment of coat suits highlighted as late fall styles from a top maker. New York produced pieces boast features of the season with prices ranging from 15 to 30 dollars, offering value well below typical market rates.
A letter praising American made items and urging growth of factories and mills in Dothan Alabama. The author commends the Chamber of Commerce for promoting locally made goods to strengthen the city and attract broader national production.
Made in America woolens from La Porte Indiana mills touted as the best in the United States. Store invites customers to view a line of all wool cloths, Silk Hosiery from Milwaukee and Tuscaloosa cotton hosiery, and fall silks from New York and Pennsylvania. Strong emphasis on American-made fabrics and guaranteed wear.
New sweaters in several styles with children’s and ladies’ options priced from 25¢ to 3.75 dollars include all wool sport coat effects. Shoes listed include Merriam’s Wickert & Gardiner Val Duttenhoffer Chas. K. Fox and others, all touted as American made with emphasis on workmanship and comfort.
Packages and stamped pieces at 683 Broadway New York promote internal presents. New coats embroidery and crochet threads now made in the United States to replace European DMC. Fresh wool zephyr thread colors arrive as stock remains low.
All cotton goods advertised with several items including 36 inch pajama fabric in Union South Carolina at 10 cents. Soft long clothing bleaching and dress materials from Cliffside North Carolina. Toile du Nord Red Seal Gingham offered as a special during this week.
Wool blankets and one comfort, top quality, priced to move. Prices quoted for the latest arrivals, with options to view and choose now. Located in La Porte, Indiana, with customers invited to see the stock.
An old advertisement proclaims Fitwell Go gloves made at Gloveville in multiple colors including white. It invites customers to choose their size and purchase from the agent’s stock.
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