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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1894
Page
8
Store promotes a week long curtain sale promising unprecedented savings that will outpace competitors and boost its own sales as shoppers rush to buy. Includes bold claims of price cuts and importances of immediate purchase.
The notice advertises curtain reductions including chenille curtains from 10.50 to 8.25 and silk striped curtains 50 inches wide with fringed ends. Other items cut from 3.75 to 6.60 and 2.50 to 3.50 for carpet sweepers.
This week the store presents a pick of Body Russels Carpet at 1.00 per yard, a discount from typical 1.15 and 1.25 yard prices. First picks available, with patterns made and put up. Made-up shades in 3 by 7 feet size offered at 25 and 40 cents.
See our low prices on oil cloths suitable for under stores offices dining rooms and kitchens. We offer good quality material with an attractive assortment and the lowest prices this week a place to save money.
Blankets mittens gloves and underwear urged as essentials to prevent cold health issues before winter arrives. Stewardship of warm clothing highlighted to maintain well being.
Declares first blanket sale a success and repeats cheap prices on Indigo prints, 16-in cotton crash, muslin, and Chevoit Shirtings. Lists extensive discounts on Gents and Ladies mittens, woolen gloves, and silk mittens, with prices from 4c to 89c per pair and up to $1.75 for certain gloves.
Undergarments offered at deep discounts including ribbed vests and union suits. Prices range from 35 to 76 cents for various ladies and children's items, with Egyptian and natural grey union suits, camel hair options, and heavy weight men's underwear reduced from higher tag prices. Limited stock noted.
A new stationery line is advertised featuring silk and sen paper sets. A half-price deal promotes 24 sheets of smooth note paper with envelopes for 10 cents, plus assorted tinted papers in violet heliotrope rose sapphire azur silver grey primro and canary. Cream and white envelopes are offered at 4 and 5 cents per pack, plus cream and white lined and unruled paper at 17 and 50 cents per pound.
An inventory note lists umbrellas and related holiday items for pre purchase. The assessment confirms handling quality and mentions new invoice from Lusk. The display emphasizes popular present ideas and natural wood carved bone Dresden knobs crust and gold accents.
Ex-Congressman Thomas Ryan discusses the Republican Party's opportunity to address labor issues and corporate power. He asserts the need to adjust prices and profits, critiques capital concentration, and predicts shifts in party dynamics including the probable end of the Populist party. He also references Kansas charter filings and local business notices amid Topeka civic life.
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