12 Apr 1895
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1895
Page
1
The arrival of our large spring stock drives away the gloom and cheers shoppers. Easter toilettes and exquisite spring dress fabrics lead a feast in displays as our New York buyer returns with the largest stock seen in Jackson. Prices secured are unprecedented on all lines.
The millinery opening promises a memorable occasion in Jackson and Butts county with Mrs Gresham as manager. She will be assisted by Miss Dora Buchman of Baltimore who leads the Trimming Department and is noted for refined taste and experience in head adornments.
The list names managers and staff across departments: DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT and MILLINERY DEPARTMENT led by R.S. BROWN and MISS LULU BROWNING. CLOTHING & FURNISHING DEPOT under A. F. WHITNEY with MISS DORA BUCHMAN of Baltimore, MD. SHOE DEPARTMENT led by W. S. TENNANT. and R.S. ETHERIDGE and MRS. C. R. GRESHAM serving as department heads.
The department offers Crepons Dimities Plisses Printed Organdies Plain and Dotted Swiss Novelty Dress Patterns in French and German Mixtures Wool Goods in Crepe and Jaguard effects Henriettas Cashmeres Serges Beiges in black and colors Laces and Embroideries touted as a superb line for Jackson shoppers.
Our line of Spring and Summer Silks can not be matched anywhere for variety, style and price. Silks in all the new and dainty colorings, for dress trimming and shirt waists, also Friday Evening 8 to 10 o'clock.
A scanned local page lists north and south bound train departures for Jackson with numbers and times, followed by a collage of notices and ads. Items mention Yost Typewriter promotion, seed potatoes, jewelry and spectacles from Hanes, cotton seed, local business moves, and remarks on weather and soil.
The Jackson area ad pages tout sales at The Globe Store with bargains, acc ident insurance offers, real estate ads, and local notices. Prominent mentions include Carmichael and McDonald firms, Star Store ads, and upcoming events at Jackson Institute and Harmony properties.
The department offers a complete Kid Gloves line from Foster, Paul & Co. with Blacks and Colors in plain Kid and Swede at popular prices. Every pair is guaranteed.
The Clothing Department advertises new Spring styles in Men s Youths and Children s suits at low prices along with Men's Boys and Children s odd pants at exceptional bargains. Inspect before purchasing.
A local footwear retailer promotes bold styles and low prices as the premier source for shoes in Georgia. The notice invites all visitors with polite attention during Opening Days on Thursday and Friday April 4th and 5th for shoppers and browsers alike.
One acre parcel on Third street with servant’s house vineyard and orchard. Wells water noted as best in Jackson. Lot may be subdivided to suit buyers on a first come first served basis in Harmon and McDonato’s sale. This may be your last chance to own a Third street lot.
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