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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
7
Portable drinkware listings show a blackened brown enamel case with a pint size aluminum Thermos priced at 2.19 dollars. A quart size brown enamel case with an aluminum Thermos lists 3.39 dollars. Also offered is a nickel plated Scy-Flat bottle in pint size at 3.19 dollars.
The advertisement promotes Aerolux Porch Shades priced at $4.00. Made of thin brown or green stained wood strips, they install on porches to block sun and cool the interior. In stock are 4-foot wide and 7-foot 6-inch long options. Fourth Floor.
Washable seat and back covers for cars offered in grey and tan stripe. Easy to install by buttoning on and off for quick cleaning, keeping interiors clean at a low cost. Priced at four dollars each.
An assortment of metal bag frames offered in plain styles and others mounted with colored stones. Green gold finish and silver options available. Sizes range from 3 to 6 inches. Former prices ranged from 50 cents to $1.75. current price shown as Y% of former.
Not a seam silk hose guaranteed in white black brown and grey priced 2.25 and 2.50 per pair. Ladies black and white cotton hose irregulars three pairs for 1.00. Children’s black white cordovan fine ribbed hose three pairs for 1.00.
In this department many items are attractively priced beyond the listed specials. Athletic Union, a discontinued size 34 and 42, Suburban Day special at 1.07. Children's garter waists, regular 39c quality, tomorrow special 29c.
Suburban day shoppers will find a range of wash fabrics with marked down prices tomorrow. 36 inch plain color voiles in all shades cut from 1.00 per yard to 0.85, 36 inch foundation silk at 1.25 yard now 1.00, 36 inch fancy voiles in large and small designs dark colors 0.98, 36 inch fancy stripe voiles light colors 1.29, 32 inch fancy sill stripe shirtings 1.95 from 2.50.
Special prices prevail in the domestic department with multiple fabric yardages listed. Bleached sheeting at 65c per yard, 36-inch bleached muslin at 15c, ginghams at 25c, fancy ticking at 65c soon, industrial cloth at 40c, and plaid ginghams at 40c per yard.
The store touts stock of printed Georgette Crepes at 4 per yard and 1.98 sale. welcomes new light colors for summer wear. Also promotes Chiffon Taffeta at 5.50 values, with suburban day price 3.50. offers quality fabric in plain and changeable effects, hinting at a bargain.
A large two pound package of detergent pitched for delicate fabrics and general household chores. Emphasizes suitability for washing machines and a price of 37 cents.
The ad lists Children’s Beach Sets for ages two to four, including apron hat and bag, made of unbleached cotton. Gift novelties on sale at half price, with items like price baskets candle shades frames and lamp shades. Also offers marmalade jars etched glass with silver spoons, organdie frock fabrics and flounced frocks with strong price discounts.
Ladies fine Sham rock Handkerchiefs with narrow hems three for 50 cents. Men’s Denit Linen Handkerchiefs 60 percent linen with pure linen weft, 29 cents each. Ladies plain Satin Ribbons for sashes and camisoles, quality typically 1.00, now 79 cents.
A local notice lists various notions for sale including Foot Form Darners at 14 cents, Darning Cotton in all colors 4, Silk finished Darning Cotton 9 cents, Sharp Pins 400 per paper 4 cents, Sanitary Belts elastic 58 cents, Mercerized Crochet Cotton two for 25 cents, W and D first quality Hair Nets 5 cents, Sanitary Napkins 9 cents per box, and Mercerized Colored Thread 6 cents.
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