We Excel at Clothing Boys in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia clothing house promotes its boys Wear lines with Washable Suits from $1 to $6.50, Russian Blouse Suits $1.50 to $5, Jacket Suits $3.50 to $5, and outfits for stout boys at $5.50. It touts its long heritage, rival Gimbel's, and claims many styles including new Navy-blue Linen suits and Belted Knee Trousers on the third floor with elevator access.
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Bobby
Philadelphia
Gimbel Clothing
Gimbels
June Sale of Pictures by Velox Photographs
June sale offers Velox Photographs in handsome frames with ornate borders and oval centers. Includes etchings, photo gravures, colored artotypes, pastels, and carbon photographs in oak and gilt frames in sizes up to 26 by 36 inches. Many subjects described as masterpieces and reproduceable works, with prices implied.
Gimbels Serge Suits Offer Broad Guarantee and Styles
Men’s Serge Suits priced from 7.50 to 25 showcase navy blue serge fabrics that resist fading and crinkling, with a generous guarantee. Features include four-button sack coats, half or full linings, narrow curved collars, notched lapels, vests with high cuts, bone buttons, and belt straps, highlighting quality tailoring and cool hot-weather options.
Midweek Underwear Sale Offers Cambric and Nainsook Delights
A third floor display advertises a May sale on women's underwear with Cambric and Nainsook pieces. Drawers, chemises, corset covers, nightgowns, and Petticoats priced from 15c to $1.50, featuring lace, ruffles, embroidery, and lace trimming.
Fishing Tackle Store Offers Wide Range for All Anglers
A local fishing tackle shop advertises gear for all, from minnows and sunfish outfits to heavy sea fishing rods. It lists Bass Reels, Calcutta Bamboo Rods, Steel-cane rods, German silver mountings, and assorted hooks, lines, and nets with prices from 10c to $16, highlighting knowledgeable staff and current fish laws.
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Calcutta
Waka Mae
East Store offers wide range of fabrics at low prices
White Fabricy at 18 cents a yard in “seconds” of 28¢ India Linen yard wide. Flaws exist but patterns can be aligned to avoid them. Mercerized Madras 35¢ a yard. New, perfect. Dotted Swisses white with big and small dots and embroidered Swisses in pretty designs.
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Peerless
Davis S. M. Co
Regal
Gimbel Brothers
Madras
Baby clothes and accessories on third floor sale
Old time nursery goods listed with quilted cloth sets 45e yard baby diaper prices 1.05 to 1.25 for caps and bootees. Descriptions mention pinked edge flannel bands pink and blue borders infant coats and hooked garment holders. Third floor display offers knit booties gowns caps and lace items for sleep wear and baby outfits.
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