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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
7
A catalog style sale listing made of wool capes for $9.75, multiple children coats from $3.85 to $5.95, infant coats $2.95 to $3.45, wool and Melton fabrics, and a range of sweaters and kimonos with prices from 38 cents to $2.95, highlighting Christmas value offers across ladies and children apparel.
Shoes for men women and children with exchange policy after Christmas. New styles include cravenette tops Spanish arch high Cuban heel and perforated wing tips. Prices range from 1.00 to 3.50 with various patent leathers and cloth tops.
Bright holiday display highlights carpet department bargains with Axminster and Wilton Velvet rugs in 9x12 sizes priced at 18.00 Xmas, curtains and nets in open weave 15c to 95c, pure wool grades 48c, and a variety of keeping furniture like cedar chests trunks and sewing boxes. The ad emphasizes low prices and special Xmas values across textiles and home goods.
Needs For the Home offers dainty crib blankets at 68 cents, full 114 size cotton blankets at 1.18 or 89 cents, wool blankets in plaids at 2.90, and full size silkeline blankets at 95 cents. Specials include fine cotton and wool blankets with second floor annex displays.
A list of assorted items with prices including a Cobbler set 30e, Seedless raising quality by box, Slop jar with bail, White line washing powder, Mouse trap, Petroleum jelly two ounce bottle, Shelf paper per roll, Carpet tacks two packages, Crepe paper, Double roaster, Table lanterns, and an unabridged Webster’s dictionary offered at various prices and conditions. The entry reads like a sale or auction inventory with vendor notes and lot details.
A newspaper item notes Christmas belts priced from 25 cents to 2 dollars 50 cents, plus opera bags in fresh designs. Also advertised are music rolls and leather toilet sets for holiday shoppers.
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