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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
4
Crowds of men women and children packed Bolt's on opening morning far exceeding expectations as the store runs extra help for the anniversary sale. Clerks report daily bargains with new items added, and shoppers like Mr. X request popular 84c overalls at opening day prices.
A promotional statement from Mr. Bolt touts Edwin L Bolts Co as a trustworthy, well advertised store. It argues a long standing truth backed by customer belief and public goodwill, claiming high returns for visitors and strong sales leadership in Pickens county.
Edwin L. Bolt & Co. announces a ten year anniversary sale with a strict no misleading ads pledge. The firm touts straight dealing and the largest bargains for three days, with sale closing Saturday night.
The ad reports a large Easley sale drawing customers from Pickens Liberty Central Calhoun Clemson Pendleton Norris Cateechee Six Mile Salem Slab Town Dacusville Crow Creek Beverly and nearby areas. It promises record cash days, low prices, and a cool, ventilated store with fans and free ice water to keep customers comfortable while shopping.
Bolts sale features dry goods clothing shoes hats ladies wear and millinery at startling prices. Shoppers echo phrases like Where did you get that At Bolts Sale Is that all it cost I am going to have one just like it and I will take this. Oxfords sell for 2.99 as a standout value.
Only three days remain for Bob's sale in Easley and vicinity. Thursday Friday and Saturday offer a wonderful opportunity to save money as the anniversary event attracts local interest and shoppers.
A local firm touts its sale as the biggest ever in town with heavy crowds and strong value. The notices urge three days remaining, promising Marvelous money saving opportunities and a pleasant surprise, with Mr. G. A. Dillard seeking details from below Central.
The sale opened with a rush as 478 lb sugar priced at 478 lb drew large crowds. Only 2000 pounds stocked. sold out in 23 minutes. Limits of ten pounds per customer were enforced. next sale may feature a full car load to avoid disappointment.
Last Monday morning Bolt Store held a sixty 14 quart enamel dish pan sale at 25e for married women. The store opened at nine to a throng, two policemen kept order at the front door while customers exited through the back. Many pans ran out. management promises larger stock next time to accommodate all buyers.
A Greenville area shopper from Pumpkintown visited Easley for Mr. Bolt's sale on the second day. She bought a large bill including fabric, denim, shirting, sheets, and thread, spending all her cash and promising her husband a detailed list of items. She noted lower prices at Bolt's than Greenville shops and requested items such as ticking and various fabrics.
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