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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1912
Page
7
A compact note surveys Mississippi newspaper pages highlighting names, places, and events. It reflects local press focuses and regional reporting tone, pairing brief summaries with era-appropriate phrasing.
Hicks Mercantile Co announces a public sale to dispose of about 8300 000 worth of merchandise from Laurel department store. The sale runs after a closed period ending June 24 and features sensational bargains across the 200 mile radius with crowds expected for a 16 day carnival starting June 9.
Stock actions listed for HNCKS Mercantile Company include loud building closures and notices reflecting corporate activity. The fragment indicates a formal event around stock and property status tied to the company.
Notice of location for Hicks Mercantile Company at General and Fifth Avenue in Laurel Mississippi. All sales conducted for cash with no credit.
A grand sale announcement from Hicks Mercantile proclaims a Friday sale starting at 9 a.m. featuring dramatic reductions on a vast stock. The notice stresses thousands of homes reached statewide and guarantees all statements as genuine while inviting the public to partake in a “majesty bargains” event.
Guarantee states absolute satisfaction or exchange or refund for unsatisfactory purchases within 48 hours. Exclusion notes unclear. Location listed as Central and Fifth Ave Lawed Mississippi. Patent formatting errors obscure full terms.
A colorful sales pitch urges shoppers to visit the store for extraordinary bargains. It promises immediate refunds on dissatisfaction and guarantees every item, price, and garment in stock, urging customers to bring the notice to ensure they receive exactly what is advertised. The copy emphasizes vast savings and the impossibility of conveying them fully without a visit.
A large promotional event runs 16 days from June 14 to June 29 with a guarantee and a bonus if misrepresentation is proven. A crowd of thousands is expected as the firm closes its establishment to prepare for the sale. A large sales force will assist customers and transportation fares are refunded for purchases worth 420.
Large consignment of embroideries and laces offered at sale prices. Items include Swiss Nainsook Hamburg and va laces with widths from six to ten inches and yard prices around 60 cents to 1 dollar. Multiple lots cover remnants and fine underwear fabrics, with discounts up to one-half price and values ranging from 10 to 25 cents per yard.
A list of hosiery and fabric items with sale prices including pajama checks curtain cloth scrim silk hose and lisle and silk blends. Items feature ranges from 10 to 60 cents per yard or pair, with specifics on fabric widths and colors.
A list of bulk linen goods with sale prices including 3 yard table linen lengths, all pure linen dimasquin heavy quality priced at 1.25, 81.25 for large items, 3.50 napkins, and Marseilles quit at 5.00 with sale price 2.98. The notes reference white beds spreads and heavy linens with various discount figures.
One lot features fall bleached sheets with questionable text and unclear pricing. Another lot lists full sheets and pillowcases in various sizes with partial prices. A third lot offers large extra large linen textiles at a sale price, with dated language and damaged wording.
Classified ad lists foulard silks and wash silks offered at discount prices. Items include 36 inch taffetas and mescalines with sale prices from 0.25 to 0.69 dollars, promising less than half price on a large lot of silk remnants.
One lot ladies skirts in Blokenavy and mixtures worth 6.50 is sale. One lot dine brick wall worth 7.50 to 10.00 sale price. One lot high grade tailored skirts very best styles worth 7.50 to 42.50 sale price. Sale ends soon.
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