10 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1896
Page
1
Fashion commentary notes that color, tone, and fabric blends shift yearly. What appears stylish now may be out next year, and thus no dress remains fixed in favor beyond a season, reflecting cyclical trends.
A note stresses that black remains timeless and always stylish, urging prudent women to consider its staple weave and long lasting appeal in dress fabrics.
July sale begins with staple black dress goods of guaranteed quality and best dyes. Reductions quoted are warranted.
Promotion lists new mohair brocades with hand some designs and fine finish priced at 49 cents. Also offers 10 pieces of 40 inch wool brocades once valued at 85 cents now 69 cents and 8 pieces 46 inch brocades in a superb finish valued at one dollar but sold for 100 cents.
The ad promotes Crepons and Crrepons as leading fashion weaves with multiple styles. It lists prices from $1.25 to $2.00 and notes 50 inch width, cut quality, and strong demand for correct skirt fabrics.
Black Grenadines all silk 24 inches wide valued at fifty cents to one dollar. Sale price fifty cents to one dollar for 24 inch Silk Grenadines. Elegant goods offered in a trade advertisement tone.
Clean fresh stock six pieces of 24 inch Black Silk Taffeta Brocades priced at 65 cents each.
A raucous national convention night features William J. Bryan of Nebraska rising as a leading dark horse candidate amid crowd-pleasing oratory. Bland and Tillman figures spark intense reactions as delegates cheer for or against administration views and Georgia pledges boost Horace Boies.
The Democratic convention in Chicago opens under clear skies with crowd and band music. Delegates debate the platform on free silver and national banks, with minority reports and remarks from Tillman Hill Bryan and others shaping a tense session.
The issue reports on investigations into the Pittston calamity and notes the Dunmere man who killed himself. It includes political coverage on Bryan nomination prospects and Democratic convention reports, plus local council actions against street cafes and various regional news briefs.
The Twin shaft mine inquiry began in St Aloysius Hall Pittston as Commissioner McCormick Stein Roderick and Brennan heard testimony. Edward Hughes testified about prior caveins and safety concerns at Crouses place as officials sought to determine if safeguards were followed and who bears responsibility.
A local advertisement announces a special sale on remaining stock emphasizing unsurpassed style workmanship and wide assortment as the season ends. The notice highlights discounted prices and urges customers to act quickly.
Special inducements to purchasers with listed prices for waists in various fabrics and sizes. Promises best values of the season including fancy lawn waists, percale waists, stripe lawn waists, extra fine waists, King Waists in multiple fabrics, plain white and black waists, and a line of children and boys garments at reduced prices.
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