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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1895
Page
10
The offerings presented herewith deserve scrutiny by a prudent buyer. The statement signals that the items require due diligence, implying potential value or risk and urging careful evaluation before any commitment.
Hosiery department offers 150 dozen Ladies Hose at 23c to 35c, 50 dozen fine high spliced heel at 33c, 200 dozen stainless black hose at 10c to 18c, 150 dozen bicycle hose at 23c, and 50 dozen ironclad hose at 30c. Also 200 dozen seamless hose at 13c to 18c. Great bargains on tan hosiery for ladies misses and children.
Profits eliminated on ladies sun umbrellas with a range of sizes and fabrics. 27 in English Serge natural sticks nickel plated, 98e. 26 in English Serge natural stick fast black 78e. 26 in Gloria Silk natural stick color guaranteed 1.13, value 1.40. 26 in Superior Silk natural stick elegant value 1.48, value 1.87. 26 in Gloria Silk finest sticks with assorted handles 1.88, value 2.35. Also 100 Misses parasols in cream white with lace trim in shades 19, 38, 48, 78 and 98e.
The Domestic Department offers limited week values on bleached muslin and prints. Two ranges of muslin priced around 64 cents per yard and spring style prints at 44 to 64 cents, with quantities listed for 2000 to 5000 yards.
Auction style notice lists 25 pieces Fancy Satins at 1740 quality and 250 price, 50 pieces Fancy Ducks with 124 15 and 16% discounts, 75 pieces Fancy Dimities from loom outputs in 10, 124, 15 and 2 cents. Samples mailed on application.
A local retailer promotes two strong deals on bath towels noting growing interest in bathing. The ad emphasizes value and encourages quick purchase to stock up for the rising trend.
At 180. Our regular 25¢ Towel, extra heavy, extra size, only a limited quality on hand. At 250. A Bath Towel of extra quality, very large, extra heavy, usually sold at 35c,.
Dress Goods and Silks. The great success which has uniformly attended our pattern offerings would indicate more than anything we could say here as to the genuineness of these sales.
At 2 68 dollars we present a selection of fabrics including Black and colored Serges, Henriet tas, James town novelties, wool novelties and Black Goods. Free items include Waist Lining Skirt Lining Canvass Dress Stays Velveteen Binding Hooks and Eyes.
Advertisement lists finest imported Serges and Henriettas in black and colors at 5.88. German Novelty Dress Goods and French and English Berges and Berges fabrics offered. Choice novelties in black with many other fabrics. Free waist and skirt trimmings, canvas dress stays, velveteen facing, hooks and eyes included.
The mailing department states it will promptly handle requests for samples.
At 50 cents a yard this sale features a superb Wash Silk available in choicest colorings and designs, inviting shoppers to choose from a range of elegant patterns and textures.
The ad proclaims 580s finest Swivel Silk line with the loveliest colorings and beautiful designs, highlighting quality and aesthetic appeal for prospective buyers.
Advertising copy describes 32-inch all wool French challies in cream and black grounds with lovely designs and rich colorings. Promises samples upon request.
Arcurson April 12 Atchison set to host the twelfth annual shooting tournament at Taylor Park next Tuesday through Thursday. Nearly 100 out of town shooters expected as 15 traps and 8:30 am start mark a large event with about $1,000 in cash and prizes. Local manager is Jack Parker of Detroit.
City officials in Topeka debate new water system plans and a power company contract. Officers are appointed, budgets and licenses reviewed, and discussions focus on franchise terms and delaying contracts until key dates in June. Citizens’ protests and support mix as council votes on amendments and ordinances.
A vivid sales note invites shoppers to an Easter exhibition in the Drapery Department featuring lace curtains drapery goods portier stuffs upholstery fabrics and novelties. It extols French dyes for gloves and praises Easter millinery stockings shoes and colored dresses with matching accessories, plus toys and children’s novelties, urging early visits and noting a Boys Clothing Sale and Easter books in the department store offerings.
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