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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1897
Page
2
Daily arrivals showcase the largest, most complete stock yet carried by us. We offer the latest fashions and top designs with fresh, seasonable merchandise at prices rivaled by few. Money saved in trading here, with discounts up to 25 percent or more.
The ad claims Shes Shoes offers lower prices than any local house by paying cash for every pair, buying in large amounts, and sourcing from top manufacturers. It highlights exclusive Hart shoes, Boston trips for bargains, and avoidance of drum merchants to cut costs for customers.
The advertisement proclaims the best line for corsets is Thompsons Glove Fitting with a full assortment priced from 50 cents to 1.50 and a sale of odd sizes at low prices. It also touts a complete range of notions pins needles hooks and eyes dress bindings combs brushes kid curlers hair pins and other items plus new stylish belts and ladies collars and cuffs.
Our millinery department showcases the latest hats selected in New York by Miss Ed wards and Miss Simmons. These exclusive styles, found only here and at lower prices, set our hats apart from rivals in Atlanta and Baltimore through careful direct-market buying.
Jackson shop offers deep discounts on Henrietta silks and brocades, cashmere cottons, India Silk, gaudy dress patterns, and 40 inch Star Store sheeting. Numerous price cuts across velvets, braids, linings, gloves, and shirts aim to attract shoppers to limited stock.
A local sale advertises a large lot of white flannel remnants from 8 to 10 yard pieces. Goods are described as worth 10c but offered under value in a big bargain. Shoppers are urged to come early to view the assortment.
The ad promotes ladies and children's hose in various styles and prices from 5 to 38 1 8 cents. It markets Ethiopean Black options and Ipswich branded pairs, claiming superior stock and inviting customers to call and view.
A local merchant advertises jeans from 10c to 25c per yard and various under shirts and vests. Prices include ribbed cotton under vests at 12c and 25c, heavy bleached vests at 50c, wool under vests at 75c, fine wool under vests at 1.00, and children’s under vests at 25c with children’s union suits at 50c.
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