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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1897
Page
2
A local hardware and crockery shop touts extraordinary low prices across a wide range. Sets of cups and saucers, plates, glassware, lamps, and tinware are offered at deep discounts, alongside galvano ware, belting, pipes, oils, wheel barrows, and woodenware.
Yard wide Sheeting offered at 4 cents per yard with extra heavy options at 5c. Old reliable Fruit of the Loom at 6c and 2,000 yards of Checks at 8c. 5,000 yards Southern Silk and Cheviot, Cotton Flannels from 5c up. 7c quality praised as equal to 10c. Knitting Yarns in multiple colors, Ball Thread 10c, J and P Coats thread stock, 5-4 Table oil cloth half price 124c.
A plain and twill white and red fabric description references a heavy twill all wool red flannel ticking at 10. The note lists fabric types used by Our Leader and mentions the A C A.
For Men, Boys and Children. Our Stetsons and Dunlap shapes along with caps shouts of CAPS! Our plaid caps for men and boys are advertised as correct and up-to-date.
An advertisement presents colored bosom shirts, new style cuffs and collars, and wool underwear for men. It markets diverse garments under a single fashion offering. The copy emphasizes novelty in shirts and undergarments with a focus on masculine apparel.
Advertises a broad sale of shoes across men women and children with extensive price cuts. Highlights include Bay State brogans from 80c to 1.28, Sunday shoes, Kid and Polka styles, and Zeigler brands with deep reductions. Pitches quality and value, urges customers to compare prices.
A Jackson millinery show presents a varied assortment of flowers plumes feathers aigrette ornaments in jet and cut steel with the promise of the lowest prices. Shop now before the collection is picked over and the beauties are gone.
A wide stock of plush capes offered with fur trimmed options. Capes priced from 65c to 2 75 with bold claims of value and low sale prices. Coney fur capes advertised alongside other styles to attract buyers.
The shop presents a wholesale feel with a large stock of trunks offered at unusually low prices, attracting shoppers seeking bulk value.
Black Cashmere 48 inches wide priced at 25c, down from 45c. Black silk finished Cashmere 90c value cut to 65c. Black cashmere 40 inches wide 65c quality cut to 45c. All wool Fancy Dress Goods 40c yard now 25c. All wool Serge 75c kind at 40c. Tartan Plaids at 48c from 65c. Broadcloth and Coverts for Tailor Made Suits in new colors. Lat est fancies in Trimming and Dress Patterns in latest colorings.
That Grocery Room boasts Fresh and Fine goods priced cheaper than any Jackson dealer. The Grocery department, described as the best in Georgia, offers complete stock and strong patronage. John McCallum invites customers to compare prices.
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