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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
14
The piece argues that large stores uphold ethical rules applied by all staff, then promotes a sale of 2800 pairs of $4 men’s shoes priced at $2.30. Styles include Enamel, Patent, and Vici Kid leathers in various forms. The offer targets spring buyers on the third floor.
Advertises navy blue Serge young men suits priced from 7 50 to 15 with multiple styles. Four and two button sack coats feature narrow curved collars belt straps half or quarter linings and mohair trims. Describes fabric, lining, lapels, vests and trousers details across price points.
Advertises various trimmings for summer dresses on the first floor. Describes white black and beige braids, cotton corded serpentine braid in five widths, plain white braid, white braid with black edge, cotton bindings for wash dresses, plaid white and black designs, and beige braid options. Ends with invitation to view more in five minutes.
A range of cut priced silverware and utensils offered at deep discounts. Oyster Forks now $1.35 a dozen, Nut Picks $1.20 a dozen, Mustard Spoons 10c, Children's Sets 65c, Hand-engraved Spoons $2.25 a dozen, Dinner Forks $2.50 a dozen, and various knives priced at $1.35 each, all regularly higher.
Black Chantilly galloons and white beltings present in widths 3 to 8 inches with belts in leather pique silk satin maize and taffeta priced from 50 cents to 4 50. Styles include four strip silk elastic belts with buckles and silver pieces washable linen belts with embroidery and gilt buckles double faced satin belts red belts and more with buckles at back or front and harness buckles.
The ad promotes shirt waist suits with matching skirts as practical and stylish. It highlights several models priced around $2.75 to $2.95, including striped Percale, dotted Lawn, and white Lawn versions. Details note waist tucks, embroidery, collar styles, bishop sleeves, and full circular skirts on each piece.
An ad lists boys clothing including full regulation linen sailor suits in navy or white with blue collars at 6.50, all white butcher linen sailors at 5, and other linen options up to 85-50. It also promotes washable suits 1 to 6.50, washable blouses 2.50 to 2.25, trousers 2.50 to 1.50, and assorted vests shirts waists jumpers play suits coats. Reefers and top coats priced 4 to 18.50.
Full bleached Irish table linen damask 66 inches wide offered at 6c a yard for values to 75c with patterns good. Also 50c full bleach table linen at 38c, Irish damask linen 60 inches wide in several attractive patterns. A list of durable hemmed Huck towels and linen goods with neat red borders is advertised for sale on the first floor of East aisle.
Local ad offers frilled lace curtains at 1.25 per pair from a 2.50 value with fewer than five hundred pairs available. Ross-bar curtains for summer windows priced 1 to 3.50 a pair, silk-striped snowflake tops. Also 1.25 sofa pillows at 90c using tapestry remnants, plus remnants 2 to 10 yard pieces 18c to 80c now 12c a yard. Shades for 25c with full sizes and spring rollers.
White silks described as soft filmy Japanese weaves ideal for summer wear washable like linen. 36 inch width priced from 0c to $1.25 with various cuts. White corded silks with plain or striped designs offered for 33c instead of 60c. Embroidered waist patterns in black backgrounds shown. special sale price $3.75 for value $6.50. Silk Salon.
Describes a range of white lawn shirt waists and striped fabrics with choices including tuck work, embroidery, and Gibson styles. Prices span from 65 cents to 11.50 dollars, highlighting demand and competition among makers for fashionable, affordable garments.
The ad outlines Fasso corset fitting by figure type with models Elia Eugenie M La Tosca La Vida Grecia and others. Prices range seven dollars twenty five cents to thirty five dollars with specials like DuBarry lace finishes and whalebone filled designs. Ends of lines advertise quick clearance on remaining season stock third floor.
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