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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
5
The advertisement explains an annual nine day sale to clear out certain lines and reduce heavy stock for a semi annual invoice. Items are offered at sacrifices to attract buyers and readers are urged to read every advertised item for bargains and reasons behind the sale.
A list of sale bargains includes muslin pillow cases notions towels and linens at reduced prices. Notable items feature Nottingham curtains Colgate Violet talcum powder heavy glass tumblers child and water sets glass water pitchers parasols back combs shirts taffeta ribbons and embroideries offered at significantly lowered rates.
Readable ad copy lists various fabric types and yardage with low prices. It highlights yard wide unbleached muslin, bleached muslin, sheeting, calico, percale, silkolines, ginghams, aprons, and mercerized ginghams. Mentions 10 yard lots and discounted multiple items to entice buyers.
In the Ready to Wear department the stock is heavy despite rising cases and prices have been cut to move items quickly. Lot skirts up to 7.60 reduced to five amounts, Lot shirts up to 4.00 and 45.00 to 0.60. Ladies shirt waists originally 1.50 2.00 3.00 4.00 and 5.00 now offered at lower prices.
The department offers new silks in fresh shades and weaves along with 40 pieces of light wool dress goods. Prices cut to reduce stock include 5-yard pieces of Taffeta silk in various colors at 49 to 89 cents per yard, 93 inch Pongee silk from Cheney Bros at 69 cents, 27 inch Shaw silk in multiple tones at 79 cents, and 21 inch fancy dress silks at 79 cents per yard.
A local store announces a large sale of men and boys wear with deep discounts. Shirts, underwear, ties, knee pants, hats, and shoes are offered at markedly reduced prices, including Emery shirts, underwear sets, and men’s oxfords. The event runs for nine days starting Thursday July 9.
An extensive in store sale lists dozens of glassware and chinaware assortments. Items include Opal Ware bowls and vases, gold band glassware, enamel ware, and enamel kettles priced from fractions of a dollar to a few dollars. The event promises deep discounts on many durable everyday items.
Local millinery shop announces a clearout discounted stock with reductions on all hats including new models and children’s caps. Misses and children's hats marked at half price, while ornate and untrimmed shapes see similarly deep cuts across the entire selection.
Unusual weather this season left stock large, prompting a 10 percent reduction on all Oxford styles for ladies, misses, and children. Includes variegated leathers and patent kid models with numerous examples such as Vici Kid, Blucher, and patent tip designs. Special emphasis on quality, style, and fit across Misses and children's lines.
The buyer of the Shoe Department will sell the entire stock in a Go sale. All Children's Misses and Ladies white and gray canvas Oxfords will be included. Prices set to clear out quickly, with items worth up to $2.50.
Local store advertises discount on a broad range of spring and summer wash goods including lawns, batistes, jacquards, and silks. Prices span from fractions of a cent to 41¢ per yard with many listings under wholesale and emphasis on a quick sellout of patterns.
A damaged listing shows white goods including two pieces of White Madras at 29 cents, three pieces Dotted Swiss at 28 cents, and Embroidered Swisses and Muslin pieces described as high quality for tailored Shirt Waists, with various original prices and sale figures noted but garbled text.
Fragmented shopping listing notes 9 cent notions for ladies outfits. Mentions Rose Hair Pins, wire hair pins, bead buttons, cotton goods, and various small sewing items across a sparse catalog. The readable text shows prices and product types but lacks full lines or coherent context.
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