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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1919
Page
3
The notice touts a notable sale in October with extreme reductions on remaining stock. It emphasizes deep cuts to lower living costs, urging buyers to act now to secure goods at maximal concessions and support long-term pricing strategies.
Advertises mesh bags of gold filled mesh at 4.75 down from 7.50, princess length pearl necklaces with solid gold clasps on sale at 3.25, non tarnishable silverine bar pins with white brilliants in gift boxes priced 2.94, and novelty pins in velvet boxes with prices from 1.00 to 0.50 for various items.
Advertisement for pure thread silk stockings priced at 1.95 per pair. Full fashioned double lisle sole and garter top with a wide color range including Havana Russian calf silver gray black. Sizes from 8 1/4 to 10.
The merchandise is of the first quality only, thoroughly dependable, new and desirable in every respect. The prices are the lowest throughout the year. In the principles governing our Anniversary Sales may be found the secret of their continued great success.
Irra sier Patier son Co on Second Avenue and University Street offers hand bags and canteen beauty cases. Beaded bags with silk linings and fittings priced as low as 16 50, vanity cases 6 65, seal bags 5 00, chiffon velvet bags 4 65. Colors include brown taupe navy and black. First Floor.
The store advertises 800 pairs of women’s and kids shoes in brown black and field mouse finishes with cloth and leather uppers. Styles feature military Louis heels and welt soles, sizes vary, discounts down to 7.85 dollars per pair and 4.45 dollars for selected items, on the second floor.
A broad selection of silverware and related serving pieces is priced at $1.00 each on the Fifth Floor. The collection includes glass lemon dishes with silver frames, mayonnaise dishes with spoons, bonbon baskets, relish dishes, cheese dishes, glass sugar and creamers with silver covers, butter tubs, and many other serviceable items.
The sale features Munsingwear women’s union suits in multiple styles. High neck and long sleeve options include Dutch neck elbow sleeve and sleeveless cuts with ankle length coverage. Prices listed at 2.95 each.
The ad promotes Munsing Union Suits 80 percent heavy wool in all sizes up to 50 percent gray color, with regular cash prices cut from 8.00 to 5.35. Gray mixed wool winter wear, 3.50 items reduced to 1.85. Beacon blanketing and silk cord items featured. Shirts, stockings, and socks with color variations listed, anniversary sale pricing highlighted including a box of 6 pairs for 2.35.
The advertisement promotes an Anniversary Sale with men handkerchiefs in Irish linen at $4.75 a dozen or $2.40 a half dozen, and $2.75 a dozen or $1.40 a half dozen for another lot. It highlights Irish linen tablecloths at $7.45 each, damask at $2.50 a yard, Madeira napkins set of six for $4.45, and silk cotton crepe at 50c per yard, plus men’s sleepwear and coats on sale.
Lace section offers dainty Westings at 8.00 per yard with fine laces tucks and net. Torchons and cotton Clungs 6c yard for curtains. Filet Crochet Bandings and Venise 18c yard. Printed Georgettes 2.75 with many color combos. Plain Georgettes 1.90 yard in diverse 40 inch widths and colors.
Standard quality white outing flannel 27 inches wide. Heavy weight material touted for long service. Offered at a low anniversary price. Located on the Second Floor.
The advertisement promotes Anniversary Sale pricing on cotton bats towels blankets sheets and tableware. Featured items include 66 by 80 inch blankets 81 by 99 inch sheets towels including Turkish bath towels and border towels dinnerware electric toasters water sets Pyrex casserole sets and a Pyrex eleven piece set with specific sale prices and locations on the Fifth Floor Domestica and related sections are highlighted with strong emphasis on value and stock availability.
The advertisement lists Axminster and Wilton rugs in multiple sizes with sale prices. Sizes range from 27x54 to 9x12 with discounts noted for popular patterns and colors. Also featured are Congoleum Gold Seal and Borart sanitary rugs with several size and price points.
Large stock of curtains and draperies offered at discount prices. Marquisette curtains 300 pairs at 1.50 per pair in white ivory and beige. Nottingham lace curtains 100 pairs at 0.85 per pair with two patterns. Madras overdrapery 250 yards at 0.85 a yard in mulberry green and pink. Drapery cretonne 650 yards at 0.65 after sale. Window shades 650 dozen 36 inch by 6 ft in green olive at 0.55 each. Curtain voile 1000 yards 36 inches wide cream and beige at 0.27 1/2 a yard. Curtain rods curved, 72 inches, 0.30 each. Cocoa brush door mats four sizes 14x24 to 18x30 with prices 1.00 to 1.50. Folding card tables 20x30 inches at 3.25 each. Fourth Floor.
Advert describes a sale on luggage and cowhide bags with multiple styles and sizes. Items include 16 inch fitted bags at reduced prices, black cowhide options, silk lining, and three piece sets. Trunks feature Hartmann and Panama designs with trims, plus discounted prices during the anniversary event.
Electric lamps purchased months ago are offered in two special lots for the Anniversary Sale. The Special $9.85 lamp features two light sockets and a 14 inch six panel shade with various finishes and shade colors. The $13.95 lamp has a heavy cast base, 22 inch height, a 16 inch shade with six art panels, and comes in multiple finishes including old gold verde green old brass bronze and ivory.
Fime Quality Silverware presents numerous specials across tea sets sandwich plates and Sheffield items. Features include 50 tea sets in four price tiers from 6.45 to 10.95, plus quadruple silver plating and included tea pot sugar creamer. Also showcases Sheffield vegetable dishes baskets bonbon baskets and infant hosiery with limited prices and second floor displays.
A newspaper ad outlines 850 Street fashion values with four dollar hats including velvet beaver and novelty trims, Georgette dresses, silk gowns, and crepe de chine options. It touts all wool velour coats, petticoats at 1.49, numerous dresses, suits, house dresses, and aprons as part of an Anniversary Sale with deep discounts.
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