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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 24, 1901
Page
5
The text declares Kerr & Co's long standing policy of offering better values than competitors. It states they match or beat any rival price under stress, and when another dealer lowers rates to compete they respond with deeper reductions. It promises ongoing adherence to this price strategy with supporting proof.
Preparations for spring ignite interest in silk wearables with a broad range of fabrics. The ad touts 200 yards of striped Wash Silks for blouses in multiple colors, 150 yards Silk Luxors for shirt waists, 450 yards Taffeta Silk, 50 yards Black Taffetta, 75 yards Black Mervellieux, 75 yards Black Peau de Soie, and Black Duchesse Satin as a leading option.
Frugal shoppers are urged to buy in bulk for big savings on Black Ribbed Cotton Hose plain black Lisle and Cotton Hose in multiple sizes, Cashmere Sox for children, Lisle Thread Gloves, Silk and Taffetta Gloves in assorted colors, all offered at special prices per pair.
An advertisement touts tremendous assortments of curtains and related goods. Nottingham Lace Curtains in several sizes and widths are featured at special prices per pair, plus assorted Art Muslin Cretonne and fancy Satin fabrics offered by the yard with discounted rates.
Advance display highlights white lawn dresses for ages 1 to 4 and 2 to 6 with embroidery, Swiss lace, and tucks. Lonsdale cambric underskirts and slips feature hemstitching and wide hems with ornamental yokes and embroidery, offered at special prices.
Black Parola Crepons and Broadcloths highlight spring inventory with per pattern and per yard pricing. Drap de Kars offers 38 inch wide dress fabrics in blue grey fawn and green at 75 cents. Shirt waists feature chic American styles with detachable collars and varied prints in multiple colors.
Nearly 300 parasols on offer from manufacturer samples. Silk tops and diverse handles including congo horn sterling tips and pearl. Prices range from 3 to 4.50 to 5 and up to 150 to 275 for larger assortments.
Local retailer promotes children's blouses and sailor collars in white duck, pique, and striped galdea fabrics. Highlights include boys sailor blouses for ages 3 to 8, Misses shirt waists with detachable collars, and embroidery trimmed collars, with special values and multi dozen quantities advertised.
Substantial stock of cotton vests including sleveles Balbriggan Lisle and knitted options in short and sleeveless styles. Wrappers feature printed fabrics with pleated backs straps and belts in full range of colors and sizes 32 to 40. Prices given per item and per wrapper line with specific counts and options.
The store touts a dedicated whitewear department with freshly made garments. Corset covers, drawers, nightgowns, and skirts feature cambric and muslin, embroidery, lace trim, and Valencia details with prices ranging from 15 to 4 50 for select items.
Noting bargains for shoppers, the ad lists boxes of safety pins hair pins curling tongs and hair rolls at reduced prices. It proclaims prices fully one third lower than rivals and invites patrons to compare while identifying Nelson B C as location and Sole Agents for Standard Patterns on Ward and Baker Streets.
The catalog showcases covert cloth jackets with lapels and fly fronts, silk stitching, satin lining, and tallied sizes. It also lists 1000 box cloth suits in multiple colors, Eton jackets with velvet collars, and seven gore skirts with circular flounces. Special price noted at 25 00 20 00.
Local shop promotes a wide range of wash goods with fast colors and varied widths. Highlights include 27 to 32 inch prints and muslin, organdie, challis, and dimity pieces. Pricing listed per yard across several fabric groups.
Fashion notes boast Paris decree guiding lace trends with Kerr's offering 1000 yards Valenciennes along with Our Leader fabrics and wide range embroideries. Prices span from 35c to 4.50 per yard with dazzling designs in Valenciennes Applique Cheffon Point d Esprit Embroidered Suisse and Battenberg.
Advertises Ladies Corsets in drab and shab styles with steel fills and lace trims, sizes 18 to 28, and Summer Corsets in white net. Also markets various Table Linen and Table Napkin sets in unbleached and satin finishes with wide size ranges and discounted per dozen prices.
Exclusive styles showcase Luxor Silk Blouses in colors Cardinal sky pink black with sizes 32 to 40 and features tucked back and front Biop sleeves. Black Satin Blouses priced at 8 dollars with buttons and full sizes. Black Taffeta Blouses offered in sizes 32 34 36 38 with tuck and hemstitched body and sleeves priced at 12 dollars.
A retail page touts a large neckwear assortment from the United States with two dozen American ties in military, golf and lace styles priced from 75 cents to 1 75. Stock collars, wash nets, belts including L’ aiglon and Loraine novelties are advertised with various colors and trims.
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