09 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
1
A jumble of notices from Broxam and Hinckleys features products from pencils to fountain pens and winter gear. Local residents travel to Chicago and Muscatine for family and business, while shops offer bargains, photos, and theater ads.
The snippet lists price ranges with apparent values ranging from 45 to 50, 865 to 875, and 75 to 100. These figures likely reflect catalog or item value brackets and may indicate tiered pricing across categories.
A local retailer marks down plush coats from prior prices ranging around 45 to 50 dollars and 50 to 75 dollars to new sale levels between 55 and 100 dollars. Sale items now show common price points including 69.50 dollars as a featured discount.
Blouses priced 15 to 18.50 feature Georgette Crepe in unusual effects and seasonally popular two tone combinations. The item promises good gift value for Christmas presents and future needs.
A merchant advertises Crepe de Chine silks 40 inches wide suitable for dresses and lingerie with many colors. Also available Silk and Wool Poplin 40 inches wide in strong colors for dresses and a heavy 36 inch width in black and other popular shades. Prices around 2.98 per yard.
A catalog note describes silk hosiery with satin finish and lace stripe. It highlights hand embroidered accents and lists 7 shade options led by Brown with prices from 4.25 to 4.00.
New dresses in street utility sport afternoon and evening wear with styles approved by fashion. Prices range from 25 to 85 dollars, with values listed across four price tiers.
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