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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
9
A fragment lists fabric and cosmetic items with prices including taffeta silk 69c and 15c extra fine tooth brushes, talcum powder 24c and 20c, rice face powder 6c, box hair pine 5c, brass pins 2c, mourning pins two dozen per card 15c, barrettes 5c to 15c, side combs 5c to 20c, satin moire bags 48c to 1.50, pearl buttons and dress shields, pearl sleeve buttons 9c, and leather bags at 65c.
A compact classifieds item notes specials on the main floor during a fête. Readable segments describe in-store promotions and event ambience, with emphasis on shoppers and limited-time offers.
List describes glass items including berry dishes and creamers at 10 cents each, five cent glassware such as sherbet glasses wine glasses and tumblers, with brief catalog style pricing.
The millinery department announces a pre inventory sale featuring summer styles at deep cuts. Table 1 offers all $2.00 hats for 95 cents, Table 2 all $3.50 hats for $1.95, Table 3 all $5 hats for $2.95, Table 4 all $7.50 hats for $3.85.
Gingham priced at 15c for 25c Scotch imported gingham 15c 84c Amoskeeg ginghams 6 6c standard prints 33c 6e blue prints 33c dress ginghams 5c 6e grey red prints 3c 6e staple ginghams 39c.bulk purchase listing.
A catalog of fabric discounts lists 36 inch cream ground suitings at 38c, 54 inch all wool cream storm serge at 85c, 40 pieces all wool dress goods at 58c, silk and cotton foulards from 124 to 29 cents, waterproof silks at 49c, rou ards at 69c, yard wide black chiffon taffeta at 48c, oil boiled taffeta at 65c, natural pongee at 6 1/2c, all under pre inventory sale terms with regular prices shown.
Local shoe sale lists numerous styles with deep discounts. Ladies options include patent kid oxfords and black velvet top designs priced down from values around 3 to 3.50 to about 2.25. Men feature patent calt oxford and gun metal calf blucher oxford at reduced prices. Boys and youth oxfords offered in patent and tan calf with values and sale prices notably below full price.
Ward wide bleach muslin 5c 6c per yd unbleach muslin 4c Pepperel 4-4 unbleach sheeting 174c Hope muslin 7c Pepperell 9-4 bleach sheeting 19c Lonsdale muslin 74c Lonsdale combined Shevye ALC. A. best feather ticking 12}c 36-inch 12}c 20c 42 inch tubing 5c
A sale listing advertises Axminster and tapestry rugs in multiple sizes with prices. Lace curtains and dotted Swiss fabrics are offered at various low rates, including 9x12 and 27x54 rugs and 30x72 rugs, with several cent and dollar price points noted.
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