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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
5
An ad lists prices for unbleached and bleached sheets towels and pillow cases, bedspreads and table cloths, plus a large line of colonial style and oxford shoes for men women and children. The items are presented as affordable summer goods with emphasis on comfort and low costs.
Big sale highlights include 50c wool dress goods at 29c per yard, 27-inch fancy silks at 39c, 36-inch all wool cream Henrietta and Mohair fabrics at 39c, 27-inch all silk rough pongee at 69c, and 46-inch cream Sicilian wool at 85c, with various regular prices noted. All items offered in a full color line and heavy discounts.
The advertisement promotes the final week of The Great White Sale with deep discounts on muslin wear. Corset covers draws, gowns, skirts, petticoats, waists, and undergarments are offered at reduced prices, some 1 third to one half off. Several items highlight cambric and muslin fabrics with lace, embroidery, and trimming details. Deals include children and adult sizes with emphasis on value and display on center tables.
Local notices highlight L and M Shoe Co in Kokomo with lavish claims of value while greeting visitors and relatives. Miss Ruth Tedford and Mrs Generous Miller are among those visiting friends in town. Readers learn the distance to the store is the key to shoe satisfaction and many Kokomo residents are seen with family in attendance.
Ey SC promotes a 25 cent value on ladies' hose supporters highlighting a sale item for shoppers seeking affordable undergarment accessories.
Men s work socks 10c value four pairs for 25c. Children s wash flag suits priced 48c to 98c. A full line of trunks suit cases traveling bags available.
Ads list price cuts on hats shoes and outfits for men and boys. Black soft or stiff hats drop from two dollars to 1.48 to 1.98 for other styles. Oxfords patent leather and Walk Over styles reduced to 2.98 and 1.98. Ladies oxford pairs lowered to 2.48 and 1.98 with pant suit pricing at 1.48 to 2.98.
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