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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
2
A local shop advertises a wide sale on undergarments and household items. Men and boys fleece lined underwear, ladies ribbed wool hose, heavy canvas mittens, child and miss wool hose, and assorted durable goods are priced at 2c to 60c. Linens, tablets, combs, scissors, paper, and various hardware items are offered at multiple low prices, highlighting bargain after bargain.
Price list shows discounted values for graniteware and tinware items. Heavy granite cup 4c, basting spoon 6c, pie plate 5c, 14 quart dipper 9c, first quality kettle 85c value, various sauce pans 24c to 40c, two sizes of granite wash basins 4c, galvanized wash boiler 65c, tin tea kettle 29c, tin dipper 2c, tin cup 5c, japanned dust pan 2c, pie tin 3c, wash basin 2c, oil cans 2c, lantern 42c, boys lantern 98c, and a three-knife chopper valued at $1.50.
Anniversary sale items include iron boards at 65c, brooms at 6c, jelly tumblers, fruit cans, parlor lamp at 1.60, 12 piece toilet set for 4.86, and dozens more household goods with deep discounts, many under a dollar. Wide array of ware, kitchen supplies, and decorative pieces marketed with substantial savings.
An ad style line notes that the finest patterns and best makes for school wear are crafted in pure wool and carry the Dickey's trade mark. The brief copy emphasizes quality and branding.
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