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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
2
A short ad proclaims a big line of trunks suit cases and bags offered at very low prices under abnormal conditions with faithful intelligent service. The tone emphasizes value and customer appreciation.
Buyers for the Hobbs Henderson chain announce a broad men’s wear selection at reduced prices despite industry shortages. The display includes suits from 15 to 25 dollars, work pants from 1.50 to 5 dollars, boys’ suits 0.50 to 3.50, and felt hats 0.98 to 3.50, with Carhart Overalls as sole agents.
Advertises men's blue chambray and khaki work shirts priced from 1.00 to 1.50 and Neepligee dress shirts in percale and madras up to 2.00. Includes boys percale negligee shirts and blouses in various styles.
Local store promotes a full line of winter underwear including fleece lined and heavy ribbed items in single pieces and union suits. Prices are advertised as lower now than two months hence with a broad assortment of sizes and colors. Men’s half hose priced 15 to 75 cents per pair.
Retailers describe wartime impact on footwear as prices rise from two dollars to higher levels. Stores claim to offer forethoughtful buying with ranges for men’s heavy work shoes from 2.00 to 6.50 and dress shoes to 8.50, plus options for boys and women.
The Hobbs-Henderson Company urges buyers to purchase winter needs immediately. The firm touts large inventory, lower prices than today’s wholesale rates, and warns future reorders may cost more due to anticipated price increases.
An advertisement urges citizens to support the Fourth Liberty Loan to lend money to the government for war effort. It touts helping troops with ammunition food clothing and medicine and frames every dollar as a nail in the coffin of militarism. The piece elevates national liberty and victory while urging strong public sacrifice.
The brief fragment references dark colored flannel and wigs with unclear context. Names like VALENS BECAU and Hy .86¢ appear, but no coherent event or outcome is established. The readable bits suggest a catalog-like listing or ad fragment rather than a full article.
Local shop offers hundreds of short lengths and remnants of staple and fancy fabrics for winter at prices much lower than regular. Shop urges customers to browse remaining stock and save on warm fabric options.
Ladies coats suits skirts dresses and accessories are displayed in abundance with a classy ready-to-wear line direct from New York fashion centers. The store promises economical prices versus making garments at home and invites you to inspect the showing before buying.
Fall wardrobe feature highlights a wide selection of men and women sweaters. The collection showcases warm comfortable designs with stylish conceits at very reasonable prices.
The women's underwear section highlights comfortable garments for women and children. A broad selection in the department offers soft fabrics and practical fits designed for daily wear.
The Hobbs-Henderson millinery buyer visited New York to review styles and bring back a beautiful trimmed hat assortment. An experienced saleslady will assist, whether or not you purchase.
In the dry goods section a vast selection of silk and wool fabrics, calico dress patterns, and thousands of yards on counters and shelves await. The nation department provides a complete assortment of trimmings ribbons laces and buttons to complete winter wardrobes at savings.
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