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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
2
A reader ad proclaims top market prices for country produce and describes honest goods at low prices amid abnormal conditions. It promises faithful, intelligent service and notes a large selection of trunks suitcases and bags at right prices.
Buyers for the Hobbs Henderson system leverage seven stores to stock a broad men’s wear selection at prices lower than rivals. The catalog includes suits from 15 to 25 dollars, work pants from 1.50 to 5 dollars, boys pants 50 cents to 8.50, boys suits 3 to 25 dollars, and felt hats 98 cents to 3.50, with Carhart Overalls as sole agents.
A local retailer advertises men and boys shirts including blue chambray and khaki work shirts from $1.00 to $1.50 along with male underwear lines in fleece lined and heavy ribbed options. Negligee shirts in fine fabrics including pereales and madras range up to $2.00, with girls’ and boys’ negligee shirts and blouses available. Hosiery and half hose come in various colors and sizes, priced 15 to 75 cents per pair.
Advertisement notes wartime shoe costs rising with shortages. It advertises men s work shoes 2.00 to 6.50 and dress shoes, boys school wear, women s work shoes 2.00 to 4.00 and dress shoes 2.50 to 8.50, promising value despite price increases. It emphasizes careful buying and full stock across men women and children.
The Hobbs-Henderson Company urges immediate winter purchases citing unmatched assortments and prices. They claim historic stock levels and preexisting orders allow them to quote below current wholesale prices, cautioning that reorders may face higher costs.
An advertising plea urges readers to subscribe to the Fourth Liberty Loan, explaining loans fund ammunition, food, clothing, medicine, and other war needs. It portrays lending as supporting U S troops and defeating militarism and terrorism, encouraging strong participation with the slogan loan till it hurts then loan some more.
A brief item notes a heavy outing flannel offered in dark colorways. The mention includes no dates or organizations, but it hints at fabric or apparel details from a small text snippet.
See Our Remnant Counter offers hundreds of short lengths and fabric remnants for winter. Prices are much less than regular, with choices in staple and fancy fabrics for quick, affordable purchases.
Ladies coats suits skirts dresses and accessories are shown in abundance with ready-to-wear options direct from New York fashion centers. Central shoppers can save by buying ready made garments rather than materials and home sewing and enjoy stylish choices.
A local retailer promotes a new season of men and women sweaters praised for warmth comfort and style. The display features the latest conceits in sweater fashion with unusually reasonable prices for the season.
The underwear department offers comfortable options for ladies and children. Readily available are practical pieces designed for daily wear with emphasis on fit and affordability.
The Hobbs Henderson Stores millinery buyer toured New York to select a beautiful trimmed hat assortment. An experienced saleswoman will assist shoppers whether or not they purchase.
In our dry goods department we offer silk and wool fabrics and calico patterns, with thousands of yards on display. The nation department features trims, ribbons, laces and buttons, ensuring shoppers need not go elsewhere to complete their wardrobe.
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