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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
4
Sedalia July 16 1903 advertisement lists Gloria umbrellas 69 cents for a dollar value. fast black Gloria natural wood handles with metal trimming parasgon frames finished with cord and tassel.
Describes regular roc quality suitable for cushion covers couch cushions draperies and fancy textile projects. Highlights versatile fabric weight and finish for upholstery and decorative uses.
50c for 75c to $1.50 belts described as black satin with oxidized buckles front and back and plaid silk belts with enameled buckles.
Linen turn overs offered at ten cents for twenty five cents, featuring pretty embroidery in color and slightly soiled condition.
A compact guide lists common car paint options including red blue black and white finishes and popular fancies. It highlights typical color choices and basic considerations for vehicle styling and resale value.
A catalog note touts 43¢ for 64c muslin full yard wide unbleached muslin fin. The grade usually sold at 64¢ is advertised at a discount, highlighting substantial savings for bulk buyers and tailors.
Fashion notes describe trimmed hats and copies of dress and street hat models imported for current season. Details focus on design styles and sourcing, not on sales or specific brands.
Hundreds of yards of embroideries and laces offered at half price with further reductions on antique laces and lace bands. Lot specifics include 10c laces formerly 15c to 35c, torchon and valenciennes 1 to 5 inches, antique lace halves 49c to 1.25, and 45 inch embroidered flouncings cut to sale prices. Many items noted as soiled from handling with reduced edgings and trims.
Advertises parasols priced from 1.25 to 2.50, including white and black models with lace borders and tassel handles. Also lists plain black taffeta parasols with tucked and hemstitched edges and matching tassels, offered at 1 to 2 dollars.
The advertisement promotes a July economy sale on women’s pongee coats in summer fashion, featuring long store fronts, braid trim and lace collars. Prices are cut from 16.50 to 10, from 12.50 to 8.75, and from 12.00 to 7.75.
A local sale advertises half price on wool remnants including waist and skirt lengths. Items are offered as reduced lots with pieces long enough for girls dress needs and other dress lengths.
Advertises fine white dimities and cambric fabrics offered at discounted prices. Mentions 2 to 20 yard lengths and custom cuts, comparing Berkely and Louisdale cambrics as economical options for the sale.
Full double bed quilts bleached and attractively designed, hemmed and ready for use. Limited offer emphasizes affordable bedding with full coverage and quick availability.
Silk embroidered taffeta collars feature grape and cherry designs. Fine detailing highlights craftsmanship and vibrant colorways suitable for vintage attire.
The notice lists fabrics including bread collars of pique and tuck ed chiffon with lace or embroidery. It states prices from 60e to 75e and dollar equivalents of 1.25 to 1.75. The material appears as a textile or sewing item in a vintage catalog.
A black assortment of side elastics sold for misses, women, and children.
The ad promotes a seasonal wash fabrics sale with reduced prices on gowns and textiles. It lists various fabrics including Egyptian Tissues, Lace Striped Malls, Mercerized Ginghams, Shirt Waist Linens, Lawns, and remnant pieces, with price points from 5¢ to 39¢ and descriptions of colors and patterns.
Calf skin and seal pocket books in assorted styles and colors offered at good bargains. Original prices 25c to 35c, now 19c. Also seal purses formerly 75c to $1. Sold at discounted rates.
The July Economy Sale offers attractively priced ribbons for belts sashes and collars. Items include Fancy Striped Louisine No 60 priced 19c for 25c Dresden Taffetas lace striped No 80 at 48c for 60c and Fancy Striped gauge ribbon Dresden patterns No 80 at 48c for 75c plus Taffeta ribbon velvet brocaded hem stitched stripes No 80 at 48c for 75c.
A local ad lists 19c shoulder braces for 25c and 35c with stocking supporters in all sizes. Hair crimpers at 2c a bunch. Belt buckles jeweled enameled and gilded from 25c to 50c. Brooches 60c to 80c. Atomizers 69c for $1 to $1.25. Madam Louise hair crimpers noted as former 5c sellers.
Four underpriced hosiery items and one underwear piece form the sale net. 8 for 13c ribbed school hose with reinforced heels and toes. Women lace stockings 19c pair, fast black lace hose sizes 8 to 10. Lace vests pink blue 19c, slightly soiled. Women fancy hose striped and polka dotted 25c. Extra heavy sole hose 19c for 25c sizes 9% to 11.
Market roundups from Chicago and New York report mixed cattle and hog prices with high turnover and sentiment turning pessimistic. Analysts note possible overreaction with some predicting a near-term bounce as investors test the market. John W. Gates is rumored bearish on both common and preferred shares. London and foreign markets show strength. a rally is expected but not guaranteed. Cincinnati reports harvest progress with oats and corn improving and hog packing up from last year’s levels.
Purporting to cure constipation biliousness and liver troubles the DeWitt company pills claim to differ by not griping or irritating mucous membranes but by gently arousing secretions and strengthening organs Sold by W E Bard Drug Company.
The Women's International Label League with local unions hosts an ice cream social for flood victims at A. J. Tillberry’s residence 511 South Engineer Street on July 22 from 3 to 10 pm. Everyone invited.
Summer tourist tickets go on sale June 1 at greatly reduced rates to northern and eastern resorts. Inquiries available through Katy agents or mail George Morton G P T A M K T Ry St Louis Mo.
A local listing notes monuments at W. H. Heynen's store near the Northeast Missouri Pacific depot.
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