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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1896
Page
2
Our novelty dress goods are superb with a complete stock of Serges Henriettas Prencettas Dhab ds Alma Armares Sebastopol and many Brillianteens Cecil lians Ciscillinetts Mouair Jacquors in Persian designs Also featuring all wool serge and jacquard at 25c and a silk finished Henrietta once 75c now 60c per yard, 50 inches wide and unmatched below 90c or 1.00.
The store proclaims the largest stock in Jackson with new shades and designs in plain and fancy weaves. It offers all wool dress goods at 25¢ per yard and a wide assortment of dress trimmings and silks with wool brocatine at 9c and double width fabrics at 12 1 2c, promising unbeatable prices.
The advertisement touts an unprecedented range of millinery and fancy goods. It highlights French Pattern Hats and a vast assortment of trimmed hats with birds, feathers, ribbons, and metal ornaments. Sailors and ladies walking hats are offered in endless varieties with customer friendly pricing and guaranteed satisfaction.
The notice itemizes jean prices from 10c to 35c per yard and outlines various goods including School Boy Jeans at 20c cut to 14c and Good 9 oz jeans sold at 30c or 2c per yard. It also advertises leading brand jeans at 33 1 3c reduced to 25c and higher end wool garments with silk lining and velvet collar in brown tones.
Rubber coats priced from 200 to 850 for 100 units. McIntosh coats available at 250. Best cape coats in blue or black offered at 285. Velvet collar capes priced around 450 with 700 value. Also 825 and 450 options with various finishes. Jeans, odd pants, odd coats for men and boys, overalls available.
The store notes a large added room and a broader clothing line with improved shape and service. Prices feature Meng Satinet Suits from 1.98 to 2.48 for boys, Mens wool suits from 4.75 to 8.50, Indigo Blue Flannel at 6.95, and full ranges of Cutaways and latest sacks from 7.50 to 20.00.
An old ad lists boys and children's suits in various styles and prices. Cheviot blue black suits size 14 to 19 at 3.50, 4 to 14 suits from 48 cents to 1.50, reefer and wool options from 25 to 75 cents, noting best Jackson value from remnants of fine suitings.
An advertisement states Neewear, suspenders, collars, cuffs, shirts and underwear available. It touts up to date styles, hundreds of items, and sales on suspenders, hose, hats, and shirts with low prices and large stock, including neckwear with a cross design and various fabric options.
Local shop advertises heavy working shirts in various weights and styles with buttons and vivid colors. It promotes undershirts, wool shirts, and a full line of hats from John B. Stetson plus American braids by R. E. Bonar Co., offering goods for men youths and boys at low prices.
A local advertisement promotes a full line of Youman Dunlap blocks and R E Bonar Co specialties. It highlights Derby at 75c and Boys Derby at 75c, plus men and boys Alpines described as unequaled for 75c, valued at 100.
Buyers in New York arranged cash funding to title the factory venture and purchased goods at favorable prices in large quantities. The dealer offers Black Wool Capes with velvet collars at 98 cents and 100 Double Sannett Capes for 148 dollars, plus 200 capes trimmed in braid and fur at 198 dollars and up to 1000 dollars for an elaborate Plush model. Misses and children's Reefers for school wear, navy blue with braid trimmings are also advertised.
A Detroit Free Press item recounts humorous courtroom moments with a Texas judge known for equity and dignity. Witnesses include a spinster who claims birth in 745 B C or A D and a horse thief receiving 99 years for a first offense. A miller and farmer dispute undersized barrels with a flour-filled twist.
An old consumer memory describes Castoria as part of family routines from infancy to motherhood, highlighting its role as a trusted remedy and family staple across decades and generations.
A humorous London Fun quip depicts a captain reporting a child’s hat blown overboard while a fond mother laments its loss. The captain notes the string did not break, explaining the mishap was the cause of the separation.
Questioning who suffers sleeplessness and nervousness, the ad claims thin people are at risk and pills worsen it. It promotes Scott's Emulsion with cod liver oil as a fat making food and nerve tonic to build rich blood and strengthen nerves, offering a free book and priced at 50 cents.
An old newspaper fragment touts Simmons Liver Regulator for digestion and a hearty meal aid. It mentions the North Georgia Conference meeting in Dalton on the 20th and the South Georgia Conference in December with Bishop Keener presiding. Also promotes Eye and Skin Cinnamon remedy for eczema and related conditions at 25 cents a box.
Fine healthy con dition horse care claim. Powder tones up system aids digestion relieves constipation corrects kidney disorders and destroys worms. Sold 2 cents per package by druggists.
A jeweler notes people rely on price to judge value as a young man plans to buy a ring for his partner. He offers to display the ring with a £20 price tag for a day to influence her perception, arguing she will value the style more once she learns the cost. The scene, from Pearson's Weekly, highlights human nature and consumer instincts.
A cheerful man asks his pastor if the Bible mentions coin money. The minister says he is familiar with biblical coins and discusses the flood era and a dove returning with a green back, highlighting humorous exchange in the Washington Times.
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