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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
1
A local ad announces reproductions by popular artists like prinsen Fisher with rich dark colors. Prices range from qc to 1.0 dollar. On sale now is a line of wide fabrics in white, cream and colors with patterns in narrow ruchings.
A garment list describes jacket sweaters for women and misses in white and colors, knit scarves in Germantown yarn with prices from 50c to $1.50, fascinations and shawls from 49c to $1.60, honeycomb shawls from 9c to $2.00, knit petticoats at 9c, infleeced cotton knit skirts at 2d and 50c, children's knit leggings and sleeping garments, infants knit sacques and mittens in a wide variety of styles.
Catalog shows women's real kid gloves with 3 clasp fastener at 1.50 and 1.00 for various forms, and cape gloves at 1.00. Includes genuine media and silk linen media at 1.00 to 1.50, long white black and tan gloves, lamb knit golf gloves 0.50, cashmere 0.50, and fleece lined mittens at 0.10. Also mentions petti coats with adjustable yoke band and decorative fabrics priced around 1.25.
An advertisement invites attention to an extensive line of fur muffs and scarfs sold in sets or separately. It guarantees quality and asserts items are exactly as represented and marked at lower prices than is customary.
The description touts Kid Flexible Welt Soles priced at $3.60. It claims better quality and comfort for heavy soles and highlights Goodyear Welt construction for durability and a refined appearance.
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