Clothing Bargains Offer Savings Despite High Prices Ahead
A local retailer argues value lies in what is received rather than price paid for clothing. With wartime shortages and an armistice shift in consumer buying, they announce large in stock reductions on men’s and boys’ overcoats suits and knickerbocker pants. The sale highlights brands Hart Schaffner Marx and Rochester Special as part of a broad reduction to move inventory. The piece notes extended draft ages and influenza impacted purchases, predicting higher prices next season.