Riot of Spending in Germany Held Due to War Boom
Stockhol m February 20 reports a sharp rise in German prices at the start of 1918, driven by war demand and currency depreciation. Prices surged across goods with inflation, wage pressures, and heavy state control of imports and exchange. The piece notes massive money in circulation, savings bank surges, and a government strategy linking inflation to wartime finances and foreign exchange.
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Germany
Cyril Brown
Copsright
Ay the Frees Publishing Co
The
New York World
Stockrolm
Mark Exchinge
Yeitier
Syytean Wareelrod
Runviek
Procectia
Ber- In
Money Trust
Tey
Reichsbank
Germin
Finnein
Mare
Mark Exchange
Sarshal
von Havenstei
Ees Nok
Man
America
Uelehwbank
Berlin
VTA
Tater
Nec
Theo Lagheen
der Trane
Germanby
Ameriea
Aimeriea
Reith
Gossille
Laces and Embroideries Sale Highlights
Venise and Cluny laces displayed with Filet and Venise laces priced from 19¢ to 75¢. Embroidered organdies offered at 27¢ to 89¢ with Valenciennes laces at 45¢ per dozen yards $1 to $1.25. Embroidered edges and filet bands shown. first floor displays Venise nets at 53¢.
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Valenciennse
Oxfords and Pumps Priced At Six Fifty On First Floor
The ad presents two smart footwear fashions for spring and summer, oxfords and pumps, both in black or tan leathers with flexiblewelted soles and military heels. Oxfords offer walking styles while pumps feature well soles and white kid options, all at an unusually low price of six fifty.
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Paix
Brocaded Pink Nadia Corsets On Sale Saturday
Presh, new and rovely with two models of brocaded pink material. One trimmed with Valenciennes lace and elastic supporters, the other with lace satin ribbon and plain supporters. Regular five dollar grades offered at four dollars and fifteen cents on Saturday on the second floor.
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Valenciennes
Wirthmor Dollar Special Blouses Declared Desirable
A local retailer touts the Wirthmor blouses with new styles weekly at the $1 price point. Materials costs rise but the store claims the blouses remain highly desirable and affordable.
Lingerie and garments offered for sale at special price
The description notes bloomers in flesh tint satin and a white flesh tint crepe de chine facelope chemise. Garments are described as beautifully tailored, well made with neat trimming and high quality finish. Priced at 2.95, offered as a special on the second floor.
Bargain $1 Bungalow Aprons Marked 89 Cents
Plain pink and blue aprons trimmed with neck and waist details offered on sale. Low neck, short sleeves, fur length and full cut described. Regularly priced at $1 but reduced to 89 cents on the second floor.
Portrait enlargements and photo services offer
Clear bust photos and Kodak pictures promoted as first-class work. Enlargements are 14 by 20 inches in the popular convex style, with many enlargements offered. Orders are accepted by mail or in person at the second floor.
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Kodak
Silk handkerchiefs in vivid colors and patterns
The notice highlights silk crepe handkerchiefs with vivid colorings and attractive designs. Specifications reference 350 grade 23e fabric.
Veils Offered In New Spring Mesh Styles
S and $1.25 Veils 95¢ S and $1.25 Veils 95¢ Cirewar style in dainty meshes with ebennille lo...
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J. Breitenbach CO
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