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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1912
Page
5
A fragmentary tale of a large sale of hundreds of suits and dresses. The seller claims garments were bought at about 40 cents on the dollar after the manufacturer canceled orders. The items, fresh and new, were intended for a Western market but appear in Houston for local buyers.
Advertises gymnasium suits with regular prices 2.00 and 3.00 now reduced to 1.49 or 2.49 each. Includes references to possible fabric and style notes and a mix of unclear text fragments. Contains multiple numbers and discount details.
A truncated OCR fragment describes light airy kimono styles with unclear phrases. It hints at fabric, color, and potential design notes but lacks coherent details or identifiable people or organizations.
An OCR fragment describes muslin wear with warped text and bargain notes. It mentions display displays in a department store, price ranges from 46.00 to 410.00 with a marked discount, and references to stock names and sections amid garbled lines. The item list includes terms like bay, Salentpome styling, and various codes, indicating a damaged ad or catalog snippet from a store page.
An unusual sale of lingerie and linen dresses advertises deep discounts on items priced from seven fifty to nineteen dollars. The copy emphasizes honesty about pricing, urging readers to examine the garments themselves and note quality and character, with additional details hinted under a “How and Why” section. Stores claim the price not the only draw, as the garments’ appeal remains strongest.
An extensive vintage advertisement lists numerous beauty and personal care items led by Oriental Cream. The catalog notes shades of face powders, soaps, washing products, colognes, and shampoos with assorted brands and prices, highlighting Miia Werder hydrogen formula and several unnamed lines. Includes facial powders, soaps, talcs, and bath items with varied costpoints and packaging details.
Readable text outlines a blanket sale with a deposit hold option and storage service. Mentions a specific sale date, pricing around per yard, and a variety of fabrics including Zephyr Gingham and Pekel Cloth. Details are garbled but indicate inventory, colors, and fabric types.
A readable fragment outlines fall fashion items at a department store, highlighting new arrivals and styling ideas. It mentions hats, fashion chic themes, and a display setup. The text shows a shop focus on seasonal outfits and in-store promotions with scattered garbled words and disjointed phrases.
A vivid fragmented ad lists fabrics and garments including white tan navy and pinks. It mentions lines like Fancy Flaxon and Deva ylaxon and touts popular color patterns. The noisy OCR reads as an ad pitch for clothing and accessories with various names and product cues.
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