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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1897
Page
1
An advertisement touts a five dollar line of items described as strictly all wool. It claims the fabrics are high quality with standard plain colors and dyes and invites customers to invest time while earning money.
A humorous pitch urges a thorough search of every clothing house in the city to win customer loyalty. The 812 line ad promises new season styles and high quality suits and overcoats with hats from London Fifth Avenue Dunlap and You. Prices highlight hats at 48 cents and 95 cents, plus assorted patterns and “special value” caps.
Fleeced lined underwear for men and boys offered in various qualities and prices. Items include extra quality silk for men, fine natural wool underwear, high grade scarlet options, Stuttgarter underwear of pure Australian lambs wool, cashmere socks, and Jersey coats and cardigans priced from one dollar to four dollars per item.
Illinois headlines report a 7 600 000 dollar Pullman estate value, state inheritance receipts of 160 000 for Geo M Pullman, and urban planning moves in Peoria. The piece notes canal and coal mining activity, road and fire insurance figures, labor disputes, and local civic items from Clinton to Pekin and Galesburg.
Store claims lower prices due to higher sales and urges readers to buy by mail if unable to visit. Crowds of new customers are noted, with promises of immediate satisfaction on bargain goods and convenience of mail orders.
Choice bargains on ladies grain and calf shoes missives grain and calf shoes boys calf and grain shoes solid ki boots and men working shoes with prices from 28c to 43c and discounts of twenty percent versus elsewhere in the city.
From various house departments selling black dress goods silk and brocaded novelties in several widths and yardages. Ladies hosiery fleeced lined vests and wool hose offered with price points. Small items include milk skimmer, tin match boxes, two quart dipper, green peas and kidney beans in cans priced low.
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