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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
8
Large clothing special offering heavy discounts on men’s and boys’ suits and odd pants. Prices slashed from original tags with 40 percent off for coats and vests. Limited quantities across multiple sizes and styles. Cash and carry at Chet Bae store.
Catalog of underwear bargains includes 175 Men’s undershirts at 40 cents each, 148 sample shirts at 20 cents, 23 Boys undershirts at 25 cents, 75 Ladies undervests at 5 or 10 cents, and a large lot of children's undervests at 5 cents each.
A catalog of hosiery items lists 350 pairs of men's black half hose priced 10 to 20 cents, 25 to 40 cent sample hose at 18 cents per pair, 250 infants hose in black white and tan at 8 cents, and misses and children's summer weights at 10 cents.
In Jackson a retailer promotes a large selection of laces and embroideries as the most complete line yet offered at very low prices. Men’s hats also advertised in a bargain display, with claims that shoppers will find items of interest after an inspection.
A local stock lists staple groceries at deep cuts. Cane Syrup 50c now 30c per barrel, Neal & Co. Roast Coffee 20c now 15c per pound, Reeves Co. Coffee 20c now 1c per pound, Victory Smoking Tobacco 4c per package, Celluloid Starch 4c, Solid Meat Tobacco 33c per package, plus thousands more items available by appointment.
A local sale advertises 250 pairs of ladies slippers reduced to 1.50 from 2.50 to 4.00, 115 pairs of ladies and misses slippers down to 0.75 to 2.50, white canvas slippers at half price, four big boxes of sample shoes with some worth 300 per pair offered at 1.00, 75 pairs children’s white, tan and black soft soled shoes 0.48, and men and ladies rubbers offered at very low prices to attract merchants for next season.
Local store advertises 1000 neckties with many marked as 75 cent sellers now cut to 25 cents each. Limited quantities available as part of a clearance. Includes assorted fabrics and styles while stocks last.
A Jackson sale advertises a large stock of dress goods including Brilliantines and Voiles. The entire assortment must be sold and will be offered at a very low price.
Advertiser touts over $500 worth of light and heavy weight silks skirts and waist goods with attractive designs all to sell at one price. Remnants emphasized as key draw for shoppers.
Col Y A Wright spent Thursday in Atlanta. Miss Maggie Foster and others shopped in the city Friday. The Busy shoppers include Mrs B H Harkness, Miss Mary, Mrs J H Pope and family. A High Falls drive and a lecture by Prof R E Park are noted. Church events, sick lists, engagements, and social gatherings fill the week.
Walter Wilson, Sam and Tom Watkins, Keith Ball, Gordon Thomps, George and Will Etheridge appear among residents named in the community roster.
An advertisement touts L. and M. Pot Paint as a solution for a beautiful home in harmony with surroundings. It claims easy use at 60 to 1.20 per gallon and ten year wear, with 33 years of continuous use cited as evidence. Sold by Hanna Drug Co. in Jackson.
The committee reports unusually low rates for the Sunday School Picnic at St Springs and urges groups to take advantage of the favorable pricing.
Tax notice urges all taxpayers to submit personal property digests by the stated May deadline. The communication includes signatures of J. A. Picchiavel Co. and T. R. & C, indicating official county or firm involvement.
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