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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1909
Page
14
On the morning of February 22, Washington is praised as a great statesman and patriot. The piece notes his birth 177 years ago and urges reverence for freedom, then shifts to a promotional display by Armistrot-Mann, touting spring clothing and “Fifteen Stores Under One Roof” with a message inviting men and boys to their third floor display tomorrow.
Advertises boys clothing from $2 to $10 and suits up to $30, with references to brands Royal and St. Regis. Mentions Spring outfits for boys and men, muted prices like $15 and $20 ranges, and names generic shops such as Munn and Carrollton System. Includes scattered phrases about fit and quality.
Lawrence Model Jobes led a fashion display featuring menswear with spring lines at Hotton's. Models modeled lightweight suits and stylish apparel in a high energy showroom, drawing attention to new cuts and fabrics amid a lively crowd.
A 1909 fashion note highlights a Mistrot Muns tailor-made suit for spring. The draped dress features a reseda green stripe and satin trim, with buttonholes and piping in matching satin. Describes a high waist panel effect and bias folds, priced around 29.50 dollars.
Houston women are invited to Mistret Mann’s to preview spring suits. New chalk striped fabrics, light weight woolens, silk dresses, linen tailored suits, and corsets are showcased. The display promises stylish, body aware silhouettes and refined lines with key notes of modern tailoring for the season.
Store promo highlights a fine-poros Pattama shirt with Tyr-ich folds and bottom buttons offered for 5.04 dollars. Choices include four Mack and white check options and other styles with dian folds, available at 8R09, 1106, and nearby sale locations.
A promotional note offers Messaline dresses at 14.50 for 18.00 value described as oneypiece empire effect garments. The text mentions swary yoke, net cell lar, cuffs, V yoke, froor of shire fretten briremed, and a jumper style, with cautious remarks on sleeve and yoke fits. The language is ornate and fragmented, reflecting period dress descriptions and a bargain pitch.
Next Thursday February 18 women of Creater Houston are invited to a major sale featuring mimbrideries, laces, white wash goods, linens and shirt waists. Mintrot Atann hosts the event, promising the largest assortment yet in Hanytan.
Early spring footwear and hat styles headline the season with printed vatfeta ribbons and leather options. Shops promote high fashion with Cuban-heeled, welted, plated toe designs and pearl accents, inviting women to visit their shoe salons for the latest arrivals.
A plainspoken notice advertises tomorrow sales of tambraideries, laces, nets, trims, and more from Paris and Switzerlamt. It claims a veritable display with white and colored linings, threads, and eyelets. The ad promises values around $300 and 125 new wares, urging attendance at a Vara-7000 event featuring white or colored linings.
An old newspaper fragment advertises fabrics and notions with discounted cottons and silks. Items include silks at low yard prices, longcloth, batistes, and plain white lawn offered at reduced rates. Wording mimics a bargain catalog with Monday sale hints and varied colors.
Leather lined bags with seavered frame and grip handle advertised at special price of 3.50, originally five dollars. Includes mention of $5.00 value and promotional phrases.
A garbled ad offers seal and velour bags with leather straps and handles for sale Monday at a price around $3.00. Text mentions sample items, teasers, and new site promotions, but full details are unclear.
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