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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1901
Page
12
Large sale of sewing notions offers low prices on corset hoses buckles laces and many small items. An exhibit on silk culture shows the process from worm to thread Brainerd and Armstrong Co sewing silk promoted. Prof John Dean to lecture daily at 3 pm on Silk Culture on the fourth floor during Midsummer Day's Dream.
A Salon ad details closing-out prices on silk and patterned fabrics. Items include silk striped etamine at 1.00, silk striped grenadine at 1.25, Galloon bordered ceiling at 1.25, poplin brocade at 2.00, Honiton stripe grenadine at 2.00, silk dotted crepon at 0.82, dotted panne cloth at 2.25, serpentine stripe grenadine at 2.50, Persian bordered henrietta at 2.75, and gilt novelty grenadine at 3.50.
Tables overflow with discounted fabrics including Irish dimities and lace stripes. The sale features mercerized ginghams, madras, poplins, and Swiss fabrics at half original prices, with both American and imported goods highlighted. Some yard goods and novelty patterns are listed with reduced rates across second floor selections.
Second floor Chestnut street display features dresses marked down from 27.50 to 32 dollars for 74 value items and 35 to 50 dollars for 22.50, 30, and 45 to 65 dollar ranges. Empress and Eton styles in cheviot, homespun, broadcloth, and Venetian fabrics with silk lining on jackets and many outfits. Wanamaker designs branded as distinctive and tailored for savings.
A re opening offers fresh bargains on cotton undergarments with good variety and low prices. Makers duplicated some lots but promise no repeats. items include muslin cambric and nainsook nightgowns slips and chemises with lace embroidery and ruffles, limited to a few per customer.
Jewelry store presents extensive June wedding gift options including sterling silver tea sets clocks and tableware with prices from 1.25 to 325 dollars. Also notes Book News for June at Thirteenth street bookstore offering 5 cent issues and 50 cent yearly rate with broader coverage.
A bookstore on Thirteenth Street highlights The Crisis by Winston Churchill praising its vivid Lincoln portraits and South portrays the Civil War’s meaning. It notes a second edition underway and compares Churchill’s work to Richard Carvel in impact.
A prominent sale emphasizes value with extensive stock of men women and children shoes in many styles and leathers. Prices range from 50 cents to several dollars with sample pairs and regular lines advertised as markedly discounted. Footwear covers dress, outing and work uses, including patent leather kidskin box calf and russet options.
Local supplier on Market Street advertises a large inventory of linoleum and oilcloth with over 200 patterns including 52 inlaid linoleum styles. Prices range from 50 cents to 1.50 per square yard and sheets up to 18 feet wide. Also offers matting alternatives and notes cautious sourcing from Japanese and Chinese markets.
Advertises various art prints and wedding gifts on the third floor of Chestnut street. Details mention 20x30 inch pastels by Ward and four inch pastels by C Braley with price ranges, plus watercolors and scenes priced from $1.25 to $25. A note references a piece titled Prophets priced $1 to $5 and suggests half-price deals.
Five hundred light weight wo rsted suits offered at bold savings from wholesale and cost. Two thirds priced below wholesale with the rest at cost to attract buyers and build trade. Manufacturer backs sales by offering deep price cuts to showcase quality. Worsted noted as cooler and durable for summer wear.
A local notice highlights towels still available in a range of types including kitchen towels fine duck and damask towels and Turkish bath towels despite brisk overall sales.
We can order our stair linen well ahead since we use our own patterns and do not rely on makers. Current stock was ordered over a year ago making these linens scarce elsewhere, especially in wide room widths. Frony 14 inch stair widths at 14c to 180 inch for large rooms at $2.25 a yard.
Basements list Detroit Jewel double oven ranges now at 12 dollars with past prices shown. Wanamaker and Cottage lines priced 13.75 to 15.75, featuring sawn burners and quick safe options. Ideal models around 12 dollars, with tea room service and a la carte orders available. seven hundred pairs noted.
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