05 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1902
Page
1
A Fort Wayne advertisement touts a twenty two day sale on high grade goods. It invites all local shoppers to buy now despite winter plans, promising unheard of prices to attract buyers this fall season.
Heavy weight overcoats in dark gray plaid or mixed fabrics priced at a quarter off. Blue and black coats cut by 20 percent. Selected coats from $20 go to $15, $15 items to $?75, $10 items to $7.50, and $5 items to $3.75.
Readable text shows broad markdowns on men and boys suits. Gray brown plaid and striped fabrics on sale at 1 to 4 off with various price reductions from $20 coats to $3.75 items. Half price on fancy knee pants suits and further discounts on blue and black pieces appear, with several misread figures included.
Advertisement notes 800 pairs knee pants and 200 pairs corduroy pants offered at various prices. Linings include coats priced at 12.00, 8.50, 0.50, and night robes. Deals target clearance of kid and adult garments with bold pricing.
A market note announces discounts on men s underwear with 10 percent off on heavy underwear. Heavy fleece previously 50 cents now 23 cents and heavy ribbed fabric previously 50 cents now 34 cents. The details highlight savings on warm garments for winter wear.
Retail sale blares discounts on neckties with marked prices of one dollar reduced to 78 cents, 50 cent ties to 39 cents, and 25 cent ties to 19 cents in a brief promotional note.
A sale listing offers boys long black hose at 9 cents each, reduced from 25 cents. Limited quantities available. Shop early to save on children apparel.
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