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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
4
Promoters vow a mass merchandising event to undercut competitors within 50 miles, claiming $1.00 buys more here than elsewhere. They promise a city shaking crowd and a bustling sale in a large store next Saturday morning August 8, with cash discounts and wide appeal to the public.
A bold sales pitch promises over 49000 items priced to attract all shoppers. The copy touts a storewide event with extensive red price tags and dramatic discounts to lure buyers through every entrance.
The store proclaims a wide dress goods selection including Henriettas Melrose Venetians Serges Silks and Latins at prices from 9c to 98c. Goods sourced directly from makers claim ruinous value with bold claims of massive savings and a dramatic cash gathering push.
Local ad advertises a line of ladies hose priced from 9c to 19c claiming unmatched value and lower costs than ever before, urging shoppers to buy from the advertised store for the cheapest hosiery options.
Saturday morning a massive ribbon sale arrives in Greeley featuring new ribbons from the latest six months. The assortment includes wash Undermuslin and Sash Ribbons in silks satins taf fetas crepes and printed warps. Prices range from 4c to 38c per yard.
The advertisement promotes Lace and Tapestry Curtains as cash gettings during a Carnival sale. It claims the stock is bought direct from manufacturers and invites customers to ask salesmen to show the Lace Curtain Department.
The notice warns that any item not approved or cut off a bolt may be returned for a full cash refund with no questions. No items go out on approval, all cash transactions, refunds allowed if returned uncut from bolts. Saturdays exclude returns or exchanges.
An invitation to a crowded shopping event urges shoppers to arrive early and bring friends. It promises unprecedented displays with everything on sale and staff ready to welcome customers, noting no returns or exchanges due to the event's busy nature.
City event promotes a wide sale with 15 additional salespeople guiding purchases. The arrangement aims to boost safety and access for all, including children, as crowds gather for the big red ticket.
An advertisement proclaims a large local assortment of muslin underwear gloves belts hose supporters handbags purses handkerchiefs fancy neckwear perfumes and toilet articles. Prices are claimed to be lower than items sold elsewhere for years.
The store announces a limited thirty day sale on corsets with bold claims that prices are half or less than elsewhere for the same quality, urging shoppers to act now before prices revert.
The ad promotes Mercerized Petticoats and Silk Petticoats with claims of savings versus other stores. It highlights $1.49 specials rivaling $2.00 to $2.50 items, $1.98 specials, and smaller priced items from 7c to 98c, asserting rapid cash purchases.
Advertises 10 yards of calico at 20 cents with every $5 purchase. Promotes a large line of ladies underwear with two for the price of one elsewhere, emphasizing plain figures and bold pricing.
A period description of a Cash Getting Carnival selling inexpensive Notions and accessories. The big red price marks invite shoppers to buy Ping forts and Hooks & Eyes at bargain rates, with bargains extending across the whole store for this event.
Advertises ladies coats at 3.10 and jackets at 1.98 to 4.50, claiming prices are unmatched in town. Encourages customer visits to see the lots and compare value.
The notice stresses a daily shoe sale with emphasis on shoes for babies and the whole family. It promises daily offerings and urges customers to buy in bulk, noting shoes are a daily essential for most of life.
A. J. Park Dry Goods Company markets Ol Cloth Linoleums Portieres Lace Curtains Carpets Rugs and more. It urges shoppers to buy early for drapery needs including tablecloths napkins blankets carpet sweepers porch shades and related items.
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