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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
3
Sheer White Fabrics presents Imperial Swiss Organdie and voile materials with yard discounts. The store touts plain voiles at 69 to 89 cents per yard and other cottons, plisse crepes, batiste, piques and voiles as attractive bargains. Strong emphasis on thrifty shoppers and tempting sums invites customers to browse the newer weaves and colors.
Trade ads show a range of white textiles including White Suitings White Galatea Cloth and Linen Finish Sargette. Plain White Gabardine and Stripe Woven Flaxors are listed along with Dainty White Permalawn, signaling fabric variety for garments and upholstery.
A local store highlights white sale values on ginghams, percale and longcloth fabrics for undergarments and children. Includes prices for towels, washcloths, sheets, pillowcases, gowns, bloomers, and damask fabrics with discounts due to long-term contracts, appealing to budget-minded shoppers.
An advert describes Henderson corsets praised for comfortable fit and stylish lines. Details include white Royal Cloth bust, embroidery, elastic belts, front lacing, and a pink prorade fabric priced around $4.50, highlighting dancing and athletic wear suitability.
Lot 1 features silk and wool dresses and matching skirts with prices from 1.98 to 9.95, plus children’s gingham dresses and silk poplin skirts at 4.98. Rack items include new voile blouses and children’s dresses, with boys’ outfits like nifty rompers priced around 1.25 to 3.98, and women’s gingham selections at 5.98 to 6.98.
An advertisement lists bargains on men s wear including short sleeves and ankle length shirts at 1.39, ribbed unions 1.25, mesh garments in all sizes, Rockford Sox, lisle hose 0.69 per pair, 226 weight blue denim overalls and jackets at 2.48, Lee unionalls, muslin pajamas in several colors, Hallmark dress shirts, silk neckwear and full cut work shirts, highlighting large selections and special prices.
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