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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
6
Lancaster store advertises 2 for 75c flannelette Petticoats and gowns, 75c brassieres, 75c bedspreads, and 75c towels. It showcases silks, Gingham, coats, dresses, suits, and shoes at deep discounts with extensive fall fabrics and multiple departments including dress goods, shoe shop, and linen shop.
The piece traces M T Garvin & Co and its evolution from a small corner shop in 1845 to a three-building operation at 29 to 37 East King Street. It highlights early practices, the shift to cash pricing, single pricing, no discounts, and a commitment to customer service that defined the period and shaped eastern Pennsylvania commerce. It notes leadership, adoption of new methods, and growth to over 230 staff during peak seasons.
The seventy fifth anniversary titled Diamond Jubilee begins September 21 at 9 am and runs three weeks with three months of events. National manufacturers donate merchandise for the celebration as goodwill and to boost participation. The public is invited to browse decorations and new displays and feel at home whether they buy or not.
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