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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1901
Page
4
Topeka shoppers are urged to visit the Drasa Goods Department for a May Sale showcasing low prices on light colored skirts, lace, and linings. The store promises high style and durability with new light tailor cloths and a large stock of fresh bright linings not sold at old yard rates.
Ribbons and belts advertised with all silk taffeta ribbons 2 per yard in multiple colors. Boleros jabots and collars offered with lace and decorative trims. Belts and feather accessories priced from 0 to 1.25, reflecting seasonal bargains and turnover styles.
A Mills Co dealer compares last November sales with spring figures, noting Sam’s forecast of millinery leading growth. The item highlights bargains to boost sales and mentions opening stock affected by handling and trying on.
A vintage sales notice from a department offering silks and black goods with promotional near-optimistic claims. It cites discounts on corded wash silks, black taffeta, printed foulards, and assorted colors, urging customers to inspect goods and note claimed price reductions and value. The text emphasizes near-term sales targets and reader engagement.
A Melrose sale advertises Bonnet Black Taffets and Newm sl2 Bonnet Black goods at reduced prices. American-made 12 Taffeta and 23-in Haskell Black Tafeta discounts are offered. Entire stock of American Queen Silks including Latin Duchess and Gros Grain is reduced to $1.00 to $1.78 per yard. Pierolias Crepons divided into three lots priced from $1.29 to $1.59. A seven year guarantee is noted.
Plain and fancy weaves shown in assortment with silk and wool fabrics. An iron frame tram and striped fabrics are advertised. The Seas offers low-ton silk lining goods and a LesninSessert Tent describes other fabrics. Silk-Lined Grenadine Dress priced to fit all budgets.
A sale listing describes several pieces of embroidered chiffon, ribbon, and lace all-overs in assorted odd shades. The ad notes chiffon varieties in lilac tones and other colors, offered at a per yard price.
Speyere leads behind the Department Managers Sale as May Bale of Notions and Sewin opens with wide dressmaking items for sale at quarter off. Customers urged to come early for a large stock including hair pins, pins, threading and buttons, with department-first pricing and low costs on nearly every household sewing need.
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