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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
7
A local shoe seller proclaims prices lower than any county rival by paying cash for stock, buying in bulk for two large Jackson stores, sourcing from forgone markets, avoiding drummers, and offering Hart brand shoes at real bargain prices.
The ad proclaims the best corset line Thompsons Glove Fitting for Southern trade with 50 cents to 1.50. It notes odd sizes at low prices and a full assortment of notions from 5 cents to 124 cents per yard. Also lists belts, new collars and cuffs, combs, brushes, hair pins, and related items in stock.
The millinery department flaunts the latest fashion with exclusive New York selections. Miss Ed wards and Miss Simmons, the department's two milliners, traveled to New York to inspect compare and gather novelties. They claim unique styles and lower prices than competitors due to exclusive access and direct sourcing.
Jackson shoppers are offered wide selections of black dress goods at deep discounts. Henrietta and silk finished fabrics, brocades, jacquards, and novelty patterns are priced below standard values. Also featured are dress linings, waist linings, kid gloves, handkerchiefs, linens, cottons, and flannels with substantial savings across many lines.
White flannel remnants bought under value offered at low prices. Cotton flannel short lengths from 8 to 10 yards, goods worth 10c will be sold at a bargain. Come early to inspect.
A local ad lists Ladies Fast Black Hose at 5c to 15c with many items under 20c, including a 17 1-2c style at 12 1-2c and a 50c hose at 88 1-8c. Children ribbed hose with Ipswich and 860 Brands priced 15c, plus Ethiopean Black and elegant 25c options. Several at 25c and some at 10c and 5c. Call and inspect their stock.
A merchant urges customers to view jeans in stock before judging prices, promising yard-long jeans from 10 to 25 cents and claiming the cheapest quality.
A price list shows ribbed cotton under vests at 12 and 25 cents, heavy bleached at 50 cents, wool options at 75 cents and $1.00, plus childrens under vests at 25 cents and childrens union suits at 50 cents.
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