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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
3
The text notes a collection of parasols described as drummer samples, indicating a June reference and a small set of items. The readable fragment suggests a catalog or sample list with emphasis on parasols and percussion-related items.
The article records conflicting views on whether to hold a sale or abandon it. Buyers urge keeping prices high or clearly stating savings while authorities insist on price reductions, promising significant markdowns as in past white sales. The sale proceeds to start Monday.
A fragment notes bungalow aprons of excellent quality with striped patterns and round necks. Some are trimmed with details follow.
A list of children's rompers in sizes from two, middy blouses, muslin gowns, fibre silk hosiery, children's socks, ladies vests, and Huck towels. Items are described as slightly used or lightly mussed with values noted, including prices and quality details.
Nainsook 36 inch extra good quality pure white for $2.35 value 2.10 Gabardine 86 inch pure white worth 36e. Red Cross Dress Linen pure white ideal for shirts 35e value 29e. White Voile 6 inch, 86 inch Cambric pure white soft finish 26c. 86 inch Fancy Voile pure white 33c.
Mothers will be wondrous wise if they buy a half dozen of these dresses. They launder perfectly and come in sizes 2 to 6 and 6 to 14. Prices range from 65e to 1.75 dollars depending on size and style.
The ad promotes imminent price increases on sheets pillow cases and related items. It highlights pillow cases 36x42 at 20 cents and seamless sheets 81x80 full sized with hems, noting many other value items and urging customers to buy before the advance.
Gossard Corsets announces an advance card stating price increases of 10 to 25 percent across all models. The change was slated for June 1st, but a grace period allows customers to buy now to benefit from current pricing.
Summer hats arrive with price saved of 1.10 from 5.95. Sailor and roll brim styles in white with ribbon and georgette facings. See them in our window section 10.
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