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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
7
Prices slashed after Christmas as stock shows cyclone damage with aggressive sales. Store says they want money not goods and sets removal prices for a one night only offer ending 9 PM Saturday January 10 1903 before yearly inventory begins January 5 1903.
We still have a few Toilet Sets left and some are beauties. Notice the ridiculous prices placed on them in our south window.
A complete leather traveling case containing nail brushes, nail knife, file, fine comb, hair brush, soap box, powder jar and more. Originally priced at 3.95, now offered for 2 dollars.
A local ad lists remaining toys including ferris wheels previously 1.95 now likely two variants at 1.95 and 0.75. It mentions cheap prices to move stock and invites buyers seeking toys for babies.
Our window for startling prices offers only two remaining pictures for sale. Call 46 for the picture now, with prices at $2.05 and $2.45. Time is short and no more goods at these prices.
A readable catalog of assorted in store bargains includes tissue paper pencils combs mirrors ink bottles ink rolls crepe paper and a pen holder. The list mentions various small goods and novelty items with stray entries such as a whistling pig and balloon.
Several lunch boxes that close and fit in a pocket are offered during a sale. Also called Kodac ranch baskets, these items are advertised at 15 cents during the promotion with retail listings nationwide.
A brief sports item notes AN pipes offering reduced rates to secure the top line in the city, highlighting merchant competition and market stance.
Six large albums remain with prices from 2.50 to 4.75. Buyers may select any one for 1.00.
The Christmas Examiner announces the current issue is on sale and notes a Sunday edition is held regularly, with the regular schedule listed as Tuesday releases.
Local sale lists ladies purses among remaining stock priced to clear. Items include assorted styles and colors with discounts noted, offering limited quantities and bargain prices at the stationer’s outlet.
Six waste paper baskets remain offered for sale in the parlor, described as fitting that setting. Prices range from 1.95 and up, with all items priced at 75 cents each.
The supplier reports only two pounds of broken mixed candy and French mix five pounds left. All plain mixed and plain school mixed are sold out. Six pounds of French mixed remain, and all $4 candy boxes are gone. Smaller boxes are depleted while new stock arrives soon.
If you are looking for bar gains visit our stock before January 10th. No business could hold up long at these prices.
The Oregonian edition arrives at our store today Thursday January 1 and will be on sale per copy. Paper can be mailed nationwide for 1 dollar with earnings of 8 cents per copy.
All books priced at $1.50 drop to $1.35 and now to $1.08. Fifty cent titles reduced to 29 cents, twenty cent books to 14 cents, with other books set at proportional discounts.
A short list shows remaining items from Christmas sales with drastic markdowns. Ten guns drop from 10 cents to 4 cents, two engines from 24 cents to 15, eight work baskets from 500 to 35 cents, and six albums down from 2.50 to 4.95 each.
Advertisement notes 6000 square envelopes offered at five cents per bunch as a closeout deal. Mentions a broad stock of envelopes and matching paper supplies available in the city, describing value as among the best 10 cent values.
New crystal crepe paper and tissue items advertised for crafts. Lamp shade making noted with rolls priced at 15 cents each. Cash or delivery terms not specified. Call for details and available stock.
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