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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1897
Page
2
A bankruptcy sale advertises a wide range of hats and accessories led by JOAN B. STETSON. Prices drop from six dollars to about two dollars, with multiple quality levels discounted to about 1.25 to 4.50, inviting customers to seize bargains on latest styles.
A local trunk shop touts a wide display of Grunks and Hand Bags in leather Russian dye zinc and raw hide. Prices range from 1.50 to 20 with durable construction even in cheaper grades. Visit to inspect the stock and compare quality.
A local notice urges quick selection of children’s clothing, promising large savings. It emphasizes stock is limited and first come, first served. It claims department items offer substantial reductions for school and dress wear.
A merchant lists a complete line of umbrellas and parasols with price cuts from $7.50 to 0.50, selling quality goods at reduced rates. The sale targets all customers from schoolchildren to society elites and promises equal treatment regardless of income.
Kayser Patent Finger Tipped gloves offered in numerous colors and lengths from doll service to full arm length evening wear. Prices claimed about half the regular prices seen at other houses. Sloves promotes never wearing out and a wide range for various society use.
Local shop touts an exquisite collection of children’s headwear with wildly low prices. Shoppers are invited to browse and compare styles, promising satisfaction with every purchase.
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