Furs Begin to Fly at Madame This Is a Safe Fur Store
An old clippings-style ad lists fur prices and items with vendors like Marie Marten and Susy, noting various lengths and fur configurations. Prices range from 3.98 to 15.00.
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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1908
Page
5
An old clippings-style ad lists fur prices and items with vendors like Marie Marten and Susy, noting various lengths and fur configurations. Prices range from 3.98 to 15.00.
An ad copy describes Huck towels priced at 1.39 per dozen with a claimed value of 1.75 noting a large 19x40 inch size, Texas linen quality, and superior weaving. The message promises high absorbency and durability, suggesting a strong consumer bargain despite the unusual wording.
A cluttered ad lists robes and sacques described as comfortable and roomy with prices like 98¢ to 5.00, promising easy wear for daily use. It touts machine shirting, printed fabrics, and a range of women’s garments including frocks and busting styles.
An advert touts long kid gloves valued at $3.50 now offered at $1.98. It claims genuine quality with options in lengths and colors like black and white, highlighting a striking discount through a rush to purchase.
An old style sale notice touts half price on all pure linen handkerchiefs with bold claims of unbeatable values and multiple grades. It emphasizes consumer trust from women buyers and promises tomorrow offers, describing various grades and urging readers to compare prices.
Readable text notes a sale of silks and dress goods with strong emphasis on fabrics like woolens and satins. Mentions specials including Majestic navy, silk lines and woolen options. Indicates a retail event within a day’s journey with prices and stock highlights.
A scanned note advertises linen at 85c a yard with napkins on sale. The copy mentions wide 72 inch fabric, whiteness, and durability, plus other linen items from Scotland and specials including 1.49 pricing and Birdseye patterns. The text is fragmented but centers on fabric sales and discounted linens.
A local retailer promotes children’s department specials as winter apparel and accessories go on sale. Prices include toys, outfits, coats, and baby gear with numerous markdowns across age ranges.
A fragment describes a sale of tall chiffon stocks at 25 cents with emphasis on new Friday arrivals by express. It mentions neckwear, sheer chiffon, trimming, and decorative elements like braids beads lace and silver trimmings. The text suggests promotions and fashionable styles though the wording is incomplete.
Describes bags with gunmetal frames and decorative details in hues like navy and red. Mentions leather accents and varied sizes from 12 to 22 inches. Priced at $581 with specifications aimed at fashion-minded buyers.
A quilt display highlights three selling points price quality and patterns drawing casual shoppers. Pricing ranges up to 140 while premium pieces claim 208 with rich designs and contemporary patterns drawing notice in the show area.
A listing advertises a diverse collection of waists in silk, Madras, lace, and net with various collars and trims. Prices range from inexpensive to higher end, with dozens of styles noted as suitable for different occasions. The display promises attractive options and plentiful stock across fabrics and finishes.
A garbled note previews a novel belt style for women’s clothing, mentioning a radical front feature and elastic fittings. It suggests pairing with tailored outfits and notes a new appearance without detailing specific items.
A fragmented notice describes curtain fabrics and drapery items including domestic stained ginas curtsin and Tangular Zoe quality. It lists price references and quality claims for window coverings and related home textiles, mentioning Drapening and Comfort evusy and a brand lineup across various fabrics and colors.
An old newspaper snippet promotes mesh bags at bargain prices. It lists various quantities and sale prices such as S14.90 and S1S.20, with references to different bag types and potential store offers.
Fifty blucen of mes, just wrapped, plus cuttings and deep indentations described. Bargains at FLL Torsorraty, 73, offered at values around $125 for $1.00.
Readable fragments describe silk Petticoat items with prices around 4.98 and 1 Exory sare. Mentions of names like Millar Wore and Mowe appear amid garbled text about fashion and vendors. Shopping style voice hints at availability and comparisons in a bygone retail notice.
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