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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1908
Page
5
Levy's unveils an Autumn Opening with Parisian creations and homegrown millinery. The ad scours old phrases, favors refined terms over hats, and promises ravishing beauty with refined plumes, arches, and poised silhouettes. Tuesday and Wednesday openings showcase imported costumes, suits, and waists.
Fragmented OCR text references a theater fashion show and jewelry items including a Mary Garden barrette. Details are garbled, but mentions prices around 25 and items linked to fashion, theater, and a brand or display noting a Hart Pina and Hae tanwensnavelionn.
Fragmented OCR text mentions garments like Directoire girdles and special 1.25wy items with references to regions and makers. Many garbled phrases obscure clear facts, but hints include notes on fashion items, finishes, and potential retail terms, suggesting a catalog or advertisement page segment.
A fragmented notice lists various items and names such as Vieter Bowpelle and Yew Bastia Reuters Boup-Yenaily, with references to powders, wax, and several unclear brands. The scattered text mentions locations and prices, including a reference to 286 per nme, without clear context or cohesive events.
The display features a large assortment of autumn silks including Shadow Striped Mescalines and Empress Crepe in shades of brown tan and gray. Prices range from 8c to $1.25 per yard with 22 to 36 inch widths. Specials highlight 19 to 36 inch fabrics with vivid color options and patterns suitable for draping and evening wear.
An ornate 1920s style ad touts autumn suit fabrics and colors with jargon like chevrons and worsteds. It highlights tailored fashion, variety in tweeds and woolens, and mentions bold color palettes and accessory details. The copy displays period shop language and decorative phrasing.
Readable portions describe tailored outfits for young women with double breasted robed coats and dark red trimming. Skirts are pleated with chevron motifs and pocket edges show red accents. Fabric looks refined and styles emphasize structured lines and decorative braids.
Fragmented market text lists woolen dress items with prices around 19 50 and 29 50. Mentions garments such as pleated shirts and brocaded drake in broadcloth. Notes various styles and trims but overall unclear due to OCR errors. Strong entities include none clearly identifiable.
Local shop features skirts priced at 5.95 and 7.50 with various trims and fabric notes. Item listings include belts, possible band accessories, and multiple garments described by material and finish. Shoppers see value in a range of $5.95 to $15.00, with references to minor alterations and home use materials.
The maker faced a cash shortage and offered a large stock of German Silver Photo Frames at 25 cents each. He advertised many frames, claiming values up to 50 cents, and noted a strong demand despite months of trouble.
White Madras fabric described as 19 cents per yard and valued at 25 cents, suitable for children's dresses and waists. It features white ground with mercerized dots stripes and figures, 27 inches wide. Advertises low price and good coverage textiles including hems and borders, with mention of a sample line and special pricing at 18x36 inches.
Readable lines describe a sale list of fabrics and items with limited quantities. Mentions include 42336, monach pillow, Gembrio Borellian, Bleached AA, Avon cinghane, and 18 serator. The fragmented text suggests a local store advertising textiles and related goods for Monday sales.
A fragmented retail column reviews the season's corset fashion stressing slender silhouettes and scientific fit, highlighting the Bimmer corset priced from 7.50 to 22.50 and exclusive Houston rights. It mentions coats for children, affordable dress sets, and a sample lineup from local shops at Callender and Soman corners with various trims and prices.
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