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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1915
Page
5
A local ad urges shoppers to buy a new parlor chair Davenport living room buffet dining room set or bedroom suite during the August sale with discounts from 20 to 40 percent. The ad notes a liberal payment plan for those lacking ready cash and invites viewing a display of home furniture.
The listing shows August sale prices for Golden Oak Library Tables at 13.00 and 7.50, and Fumed Oak Library Tables at 14.50 and 9.75, with base prices 14.75 and 9.75 and 16.50 respectively. Items include two Golden Oak options and two Fumed Oak options with discounted prices.
The advertisement showcases bedroom suits at sale prices with August discounts. It lists Mahogany four-piece sets at 139.00 regular, 120.00 August sale, Circassian Walnut three-piece at 64.75 August price, Golden Oak 3-piece sets at 35.00 and 23.50, and a 3-piece Golden Oak at 19.75.
White iron beds with brass trimmings and straight posts are on sale in August. Prices range from 2.98 to 10.75, highlighting the discount on these durable bed frames.
A catalog lists August sale prices on furniture: Genuine Spanish Leather 3-piece suites from 72.00 down to 63.00 and 29.50 for Oak options. Wing chairs and fumed oak sets priced with August sale discounts 15.00 to 44.00 and 23.50 respectively. Promotions emphasize leather cushions and durable oak finishes.
The notice lists several pure felt and all felt mattresses with roll edge and fine art ticking. Items range from 45 to 50 pounds and show August sale prices from 3.95 to 6.50, noting two parts for all mattresses.
A large assortment of Brass Beds in bright and satin finishes offered at August sale prices. Satin Brass Beds with square posts and fillers priced from 21.00 to 29.00, Bright Brass Beds from 13.75 to 15.50, plus bundles of other Brass Beds at lower sale amounts.
A local retailer advertises reduced August sale prices on Axminster and Brussels area rugs. The list includes 9x12 size Axminster at various cuts from $19.75 to $15.75 and Brussels 9x12 at $12.98 down to $10.50. Small rugs feature deep cuts with 22x36 at 98 cents and 27x60 at 1.98.
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