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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1904
Page
7
A newspaper ad highlights a bargain lineup of men and boys suits. Blues and black worsteds, dress suits with hand made finishing, and shop prices from 1.25 to 40 plus options for young men and big boys, with multiple price tiers and styles.
An excellent line of wash suits in percales trimmed with piping tucking and braid. Priced at only 1.50. Some very good suits remain in black and white lawn polka dot with lace trim and medallion accents. Skirts feature lace inserting and tucking, with a few sets at 4.50.
The ad notes a display of the latest patterns and styles in neckties, summer hosiery, suspenders and supporters, handkerchiefs, gloves, belt buckles, brooches, and hat pins. Shoppers are urged to look around and remember what they want.
Advertisement notes Pegamoid leather suit cases as a quality alternative to cheap leather. Announces a new lot available in olives and browns with a price of 3.00.
Shop offers latest summer fabrics including spot organdie in large figures, lawns, silks, voiles, etamines, percal es, calicoes and ginghams. Muslin gowns and undergarments priced 50 cents to $2.00. Summer hats for men and boys priced from 25 to 2 dollars, with diverse straw braids and Panama shapes.
An extensive stock with options for all ages and needs. From toddlers to grandparents, casual house shoes to work and fashion models. Prices range from 90 cents to $5.50 with special displays of broken lots and bargain items.
A breezy fashion note promotes the suspender belt as the latest craze. Advertisers urge girls to buy one, claiming it is desired by everyone and destined to be popular this season.
The basement is described as full of constant changes and new items that are beautiful and useful. Shoppers are urged to visit, as those who have been there want to return for the ever changing displays and the appealing mix of goods.
A display of ladies umbrellas is shown at the top of the basement stairs. They look beautiful and of high quality. Prices range from 40 to 8.00 dollars.
A local ad promotes parasols priced 25¢ to 4.00 and fans valued at 1.25 to 2.50. The copy notes these items are ideal for commencements and invites customers to visit for selection. The tone appeals to timely need and gift potential.
An assortment of wood hats covers nearly all headgear needs with golf shapes in medium and full brims. Available in light shades and black with prices ranging from 1.50 to 3.00. The press hat features in conservative to extreme styles at prices 1.00 to 8.00.
A catalog of shirt waists offers trimmed options priced from 76 cents to 3.50, including styles with tucks, Valenciennes inserts, fagoted yokes, and embroidered fronts. The text promotes an array of finishes and prices, plus a few summer leisure mentions and a White Mountain or Arctic freezer for sale at 2 to 3 dollars.
A display of glassware showcases beauty as light plays across prisms, enticing viewers with vivid colors. The table promises useful purchases with prices that delight and surprise, and urges visitors they will likely leave with a purchase.
An extra fine line of ladies gloves offered with silk double tipped gloves of extra quality in black and white for 1.00. Gray and champagne options priced at 0.50. Black silk gloves in extra sizes also 0.50.
A local ad invites customers to bring room diagrams and measurements for carpeting. It promises cut, sew, fit, line and lay services free within town and at travel expense beyond. A large assortment includes ingrain and Brussels carpets and oilcloths. Second floor.
Advert says to buy a new refrigerator to avoid melting in heat. Claims a wide stock updated continuously with models from $6.90 to $25.00. Promises a “dandy” unit and mentions a bas ement salesman as the source of info.
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