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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
4
Silk Radio Knit Tricolette in multiple colors 36 inches wide valued at 5.00 now 2.79. Indestructible Crepe Silk Voile 40 inches wide high quality georgette silk voile shades priced at 2.49. 42 inch French Serges firm weave perfect for fall dresses priced at 1.49 per yard.
Women’s pure silk hose with double soles and heels offered in colors only. Black cotton hose listed as fine grade semi fashioned with double soles and heels, irregulars priced at five cents. promotion notes broader Zen area availability.
A wartime era ad offers Daisy Dress snap fasteners in black and white, assorted sizes, sold in dozens. The listing highlights a special price per dozen with emphasis on easy fastener replacement.
Readable shop copy lists clearance on ribbons and Kayser silk gloves. Fancy ribbons for sashes hair bows and handbags priced per yard with various widths and values. Gloves offered in white color all sizes at 1.25 value.
Surplus stock offers 59c and 75e leather belts in wide and narrow styles in tan brown black red and mixed colors. Organdie collars and chamoisettes in multiple colors with special prices. Organdie vests and Bar Pins with rhinestones. Leather handbags with safety clasps and leather lining priced at $1.15 to $2.50 range.
Silk Petticoats and Pettibockers offering heavy Milanese Jersey Silk Satins and Taffeta with pleated flounces and ribbon trim. Prices range from 7.95 to 11.75 per garment with several mid tier options. Includes smaller 1.95 items and assorted options.
Advertises reduced prices on Georgette Voiles Ginghites and Linens. Highlights 150 pieces of Georgette Voiles at 1.50 per yard, 22-inch Ginghites, 27 and 36-inch textiles, and silk tissue ginghams. Mentions 40-inch Plain White Faxon, 32-inch Indian Head linen finish, and 36-inch Percale with a 10 yard limit per customer.
Readable text lists Ladies Dependontin Suits with shell tops in all sizes and good values, Ladies 85c Union Suits with low neck sleeveless style, 34-36 only at 49 cents, Women Kayser Union Suits with bodice top in pink or white, Children's Fine Ribbed Union Suits for 2 to 14 years, Boy's Athletic Union Suits sleeveless knee length for 8 to 12 years at 59 cents, Ladies ribbed Cotton Vest in pink or white in all sizes.
Clearance sale lists reduced prices on wool Jersey knit suits and beach cloth bathing suits. An nette Kellerman two in one styles in multiple colors and sizes see prices from 5.00 to 7.96. Lawee bie Tub Skirts in gabardine offered in pre shrunk finishes at 2.95 to 3.35 with a range of 206 skirts.
Ladies Band advertises kitchen aprons made of gingham or dark and light percale fabrics priced at 49 cents.
Classified listing showing fabric prices: 40 grade Outing Flannel colored stripe per yard 0.35, unbleached and bleached muslin wide yard 0.30 and 0.234e 0.25, American Prints red grey and 1 Shantung style per yard 8.95.
A dense catalog of discounted items lists canned foods fruits and desserts with purchase limits, plus household goods including soaps, sugar, potted meats, baked beans, laundry products, sauces, gum, and vegetables. It also advertises door prices for doors, window screens, lamps, and kitchen ware with occasional wholesale discounts and sale notes.
Summer fashion sale features frocks with surplice collars and organdie fabrics in green orchid rose white and apricot. Charming models showcase outfits with fluted frills and crisp detailing. Garments priced up to 35.00.
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