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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1930
Page
6
An excellent Dollar Day sale features 20x40 inch double thread weave towels with gold rose green and blue borders on the main floor, plus large 22x44 inch towels. Other offers include 8 for $1 cotton towels, 16x32 inch bath towels, linen luncheon cloths 58x53 inches, part linen crash 10 yards for $1, and assorted percales shirtings and rayon satin at dollar-day prices.
A retail page item advertising a dollar day event across floors with lingerie fabrics jewelry brassieres soaps lace panels and other basing wares. Highlights include 32 inch dress ginghams 35c yard and Gossard Nature's Rival bras for 10c to 2 for $1, toilet paper six rolls for $1, and various fashion pieces from collars to gloves.
Closeout sale lists silverware including knives forks spoons oyster forks and salad forks with a 10 year guarantee. Also cut glass tumblers grave pattern 12 for 1 and silk scarfs in spring colors. Gold seal congoleum rugs and Marquisette curtains offered with varied sizes and assortments. Third floor displays and notes on limited quantities.
A dense listing of textiles and sewing items includes rayon pillow tops, pleated parchment shades, unbleached muslin, voile boudoir pillows, aprons, rayon dress hangers, luncheon sets, yarns, summer weight cotton union suits, bloomers, teddy styles, hobnail and lace dresses, junior sweaters, wash suits, play outfits, calfskin purses, umbrellas, neckwear, rayon vests, Athena cotton union suits, mops and dust mops. Prices emphasize Dollar Day specials with many items at 1.00 or less and bundles for 3 for $1 or similar.
The advertisement touts men’s and women’s handkerchiefs priced at 25¢ and 35¢ with six for $1, women’s 15¢ handkerchiefs and boys’ 20¢ handkerchiefs sold at 12 for 75¢, highlighting bargain quantities and assorted prices for different sizes and genders.
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