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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1906
Page
5
Fragmented lines describe silvery evening alka and treasures from beyond the sea. The text evokes dramatic gowns and exotic textiles, with moonlit flowers and delicate fabrics shimmering under night light. The passage hints at a tomorrow lantern show day and a magical ambiance.
An auction or advertisement highlights belts and wallets with new styles and harness buckles. It mentions sizes, designs, and fabrics like silks and plaids. Special prices include 79 and buckles priced around 1.00, with descriptions of tan and wine colors and decorative stitching.
The listing describes seckwear with silver beads and belty accents, ribbed and rang-toned hems, crumpled and pleated fabrics in light evening shades. Chenille adds sparkle. Two hundred pieces offered for sale. Tailored stocks feature small front bosses and narrow turnovers. A plains style includes shepherd plaid piping.
A vintage advertisement lists wide fabrics and patterns including plannelette, percal es, ginghams and suiting. Highlights show prices like 12e, 15c, 89c, and 19c with notes on width, materials, and special sales for October. Includes references to Dresden and Japanese patterns and a Monday special on Henri Serge style suiting.
Morning air prompts warmth with all wool sweaters in Norfolk styles. Misses and women’s sizes offered at low prices with red gray white colors. Also candy store specials with cream lumps cherry gumdrops Iceland cream and butter diamonds at ten cents a pound. Warranted chain: really pure.
Fragmentary ad copy lists red rock blankets at 4.50 with 11 4 size from Arizona wool in white orplain patterns. Also mentions comforts priced at 1.50 with fill of cotton and decorative patterns.
Bargain notices list fabrics and prices: embroidered flannel 40¢ a yard, white goods including mercerized madras patterns, plain and printed fabrics, and plaid silks. Names of stores or brands referenced but unclear due to damaged text, but items include silk and cotton fabrics at reduced rates.
An ad text urges readers to learn about a corset styled for women’s dresses, promising excellent tone and Beauport-like elegance. It invites the reader to explore the latest corset fashion and accessories.
A garbled advertisement fragment highlights discounted hosiery and home goods for Monday and Tuesday sales. It mentions women’s wear, children’s items, and various hosiery lines, with misread vendor names and partial product references amid the jumble.
An advertisement extols a suit store’s all wool offerings and expert tailoring. It highlights quality fibers, workmanship, and wide color choices, urging shoppers to try the brand and buy via mail order. The copy notes strong value bottom lines and broad delivery.
Vintage textile ad copy markets ornate wool rugs priced around 1.49 with dense pile and jute-free wool. notes heavy weight allowing flat lay and minimal wrinkling. Describes floral patterns, dye colors, and room appeal while listing dealer names and product lines.
The Cut Order Carpet Department explains why they provide a large variety of patterns and colors to match individual tastes. They emphasize no stock and direct delivery, aiming for economical choices and tailored options for customers.
A fragmented note outlines shifting handkerchief trends and future fashion changes. It mentions sheer lawn fabrics, new styles for dresses, and evolving accessory emphasis. References to garments, embroidery, and varying consumer tastes appear amid garbled OCR text.
Fragmented OCR text describes art supplies and sales terms for pyrography and embroidery items. Mentions outfits, prices around 17 dollars, pillow tops, and denim materials. The passage also notes readiness to perform embroidery stamping services and general product promotion with sparse readable details.
A garbled note from a local thrift group mentions plans for a meeting and a charity drive. Despite unreadable lines the text hints at community activity and scheduled times in a neighborhood setting.
In this sale notice a Fox Fur Ton and Teabella Fox Bow are offered at special prices tomorrow. The Fox Ton is described as large with rich volume and a bushy tail, priced at 98.085 with a special. The Teabella Fox Bow features two claws and a large tail, valued at 7.50, also offered as a special.
A garbled early 20th century note depicts a jewelers sale scheme with fake discounts and misrepresented gold items. The text mocks cheap prices and notes alleged thefts or misdealing by a figure named Levy, with distorted price lists and dealer names.
In New York shoppers face rising glove prices as stock tightens and quality concerns rise. Makers tout durable, well made long gloves with varied lengths and sizes, featuring prices from one to several dollars and highlighting materials like black kid and fashion finishes.
A local cut glass shop advertises a one day sale of clear, brilliant pieces. Prices drop under value with items like nappies Olive Trays Bowls and cream and sugar sets offered at special rates. Visitors are invited to browse and seek help with wedding gilt questions.
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