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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
9
Clarké and The Corset Store of Peoria announce Miss Koenig, new department manager with Marshall Field & Co. experience. She pushes closings on multiple styles at sacrifice prices. Madame Irene sizes may be broken but available. sale includes clean and gold items at 3.05, block at 1.50 and 2.00, corsets 98c.
In Peoria, a sale offers 200 new white lingerie dresses made by the Marquise factory in Baltimore. Prices include $10 dresses now $7.50 and $15 dresses now $10, with many gowns featuring Val lace, batiste, silk mull, and hand embroidery. Quality goods drive the promotion on the second floor.
Linen shop advertises deep cuts on cream damask at 69 cents per yard, heavy brown crash at 6 cents, red and blue check crash at 6 cents, assorted linen cloths discounted by $1 to $4 per piece, linen suiting 19 cents, Oriental scarfs and centerpieces closeout at 1 dollar, plus Per Cent discount on handmade novelties and white wash skirts at 85 cents.
The copy promotes baby clothing aimed at summer comfort and low cost. It touts the store as a place to find garments that keep infants content while minimizing expense, inviting readers to visit for suggestions.
Bargain notes offer cool dressing sacques from the second floor lawns and silks shop. Beautiful patterns priced up to 75c, entire lot available at 39c. Includes hot weather fabrics and Swiss styles, limited quantities.
Advertising may influence new trade but deeds count. If results aren’t proven, the seller warns no need to wait for orders to shut up. actions will speak louder than words.
An old advertisement promotes The Lewis' Single Binder cigars as offering the best possible quality for smokers. It touts high grade selected stock and natural tobacco to ensure superior flavor and smoking experience.
A brisk ad touts a bargain basement with clean, junk-free merchandise. Highlights include 123¢ yard fabrics, 39¢ undergarments for 25¢, 50¢ children’s play dresses, 84 princess slips for 2.50, and bathing suits from 1.95. Second floor calico, sheets, and gowns pitched as seasonal steals with vivid claims of value and variety.
The ad copy asserts that every statement in print mirrors the store's true spirit and policy. It emphasizes that advertising aims to avoid exaggeration and to present goods accurately, with customers finding items as represented.
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