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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1901
Page
10
A retail store announces seasonal hours reduction to five o'clock after next week. Management cites public access near rail stations and worker relief, asking customers to shop earlier to support the plan while noting Saturday half-day closings already in place.
Shoppers flocked to the January and February sale of genuine Irish dimities noted for finish over patterns. The store reports four to five thousand pieces sold, with light and dark grounds, plus silk and wool grenadines, etamines, mohairs and assorted black remnant goods at reduced prices.
Footage describes 27000 yards of silks priced from 32c to $1.15 a yard with many stock numbers like Habutai, satin foulards, tussah, and brocaded silks. The Cross Aisle at Thirteenth Street end is highlighted as a popular, war-time shopping destination.
A long listing highlights Seashore Service wagons active along the Jersey coast since June 1, delivering goods to Atlantic City and towns like Asbury Park Long Branch Ocean Grove and Sea Isle. The catalog promotes sun buffers parasols bathing suits shoes perfumes and dresses with prices and floor locations Chestnut Street and Market and Thirteenth Streets detailed.
Ribbons in Louisine satin taffeta and white styles offered at 12c to 40c yard and piece prices from 31c to 38c. Black satin back velvet ribbons and wide taffeta ribbons also sold. Muslin nightgowns with yokes and embroidery priced near 60c value, and corset covers in cambrie lace trimmed from 25c to 65c.
Laces and insertions offered at half to one third price with many items near quarter price. Venise, etamine, batiste, and imitation Irish crochet laces in widths from 1c to 75c per yard, all-overs and embroideries priced to attract summer and fall shoppers.
Readable ledger lists heavy discounts on parlor furniture including two to five piece suites odd chairs davenports and couches on floor three. Prices range from about 3.75 for chairs to 125 for large overstuffed verona sets with damask velour tapestries and leather options in varied frames and coverings.
Arcade offers half and two thirds silver plated ware including Rogers forks and spoons with a wide range of items and prices. Tea spoons 1 per dozen, table spoons 2.20 per dozen, oyster forks 1.35 a dozen, pie knives five cents, butter knives 15 cents, sugar spoons 15 cents, triple plated cutlery 2.25 a dozen, and more for cottagers brides and grooms aiming a bright table at low cost.
The notice promotes white madras summer shirts at 50 cents and $1 to $1.50, colored madras shirts up to $10, then trims to china and porcelain sets from $7.50 to $35, framed pictures, bedding from Mission Mills, and various women and men accessories with deep discounts.
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