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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1901
Page
2
Its A Record Breaker announces last year’s gains as the first Vinita year and vows to exceed all stores by selling more dry goods clothing and shoes. The firm cites seventeen stores pooling buying power to secure lowest prices and best quality, promising savings of LO to BO percent on every article.
An early 20th century ad lists cotton shirting at 4 to 5 cents per yard, bleached muslin at 6 to 7 cents, ticking and denim at 5 to 10 cents, broad patterns and fabrics including dress prints and madras, with various sizes and finishes advertised for sale.
An advertisement showcases 36 inch Sultana Penang and fine zephyr gingham with prices around 12c elsewhere and 0c sale, plus dimities and batiste. It promotes Fine Persian cord at 5c for 20, Che Foo Foulard at 30 in wash dress goods, highlighted as new.
Bleached vests priced at 15 cents each or 2 for 25 cents. Lisle vests 25 cents. New line of ladies undergarments including muslin underwear gowns corset covers drawers skirts and chemises. Petticoats in black and colors from 1.00 upward.
Catalog entry lists negligee shirts and silk bosom shirts with fancy pleated bosoms and percale negligee shirts. Ends with a garbled word indicating reversed "watching" or similar.
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