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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
4
For the street afternoon evenings and dancing a superb assemblage of last minute styles in silk dresses. Charmeuse crepe de chine taffeta georgette crepe and messaline in new shades. Prices from 6.50 to 29.50.
Ladies select from a large variety of waists in silk Georgette Crepe Crepe de Chine and Tub Silks. Shades include flesh white black and gray. Prices range from 1.79 to 8.98, with a focus on pretty styles and easy selection.
A promotional notice touts a photo play on silk making, highlighting the blend of native shrewdness and modern science. It promises access to silk mills and the mysteries of nature, claiming vivid, educational value with exotic Oriental elements and industrial processes.
Fabrics in flesh and white shades offered at 2.25 and 3.25 dollars. The ad notes fabric types Chemise Crepe de Chine and Washable Satin with prices listed.
Chiffon finish taffetas priced at 1.39 yards with specials at 1.15 to 1.39. Messalines 36 inches wide in all colors, tafteta dress and evening shades 1.00 to 1.39 yard sale price. Striped taffeta 1.00 to 1.85 yard sale. Tub silks many shades 0.95 yard sale.
Reading department store introduces silk petticoats in taffetas and messalines with some jersey tops. Prices range from 2.98 to 6.98 dollars, highlighting a selection of vibrant new shades.
Regular values listed for Camoseles garments include $1.00 and $1.50. Special prices set at 89 cents for Glove Silk Vests and $1.19 for Flesh shade Silk Crepe de Chine Bloomers. Shades available in Flesh only.
A compact ad notes a regular value of 4.25 with a special price of 3.75. The line uses brief product language and emphasizes discount without extra details or context.
An advertisement promotes silk fabric at deep discounts with a two day visit recommended. Multiple fabrics including Checo Silk 27 and 36 inch widths, Habutai, Messalines, Peau de Soie, Gros de Londres, Charmeuse, Crepe de Chine and Georgette Crepe are listed with yard prices ranging from 25c to 2.25.
Specials for Friday and Saturday include Belding Silk skeins at 4c each in selected shades two skeins for 5c. Capitol Crocheting Silk balls 15c each. Darning Silk 4c ball Friday and Saturday. Silk Ribbons various shades at all prices. Silk Collars 89c each. Silk Middy Ties blue and black 79c Friday and Saturday only.
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