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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
5
A local store invites all shoppers to share in the last days of its sale. It stresses honest advertising, quality merchandise, and strong values with bargains like 10¢ canvas gloves and an $18.75 wool suit. The message highlights paydays and large customer turnout as proof of good value.
A local store advertises suits priced at 18.75 and 29.75 with many patterns and colors. It touts former prices up to 75 or 65 dollars, promising substantial savings and a wide selection of wool, hand sewn, in blue, gray, brown, green, and tan shades.
A sale advertises men’s outerwear including top coats marked down from 25.00 to 6.49 and Mackinaw coats priced at 6.95. Also featured are 100 pairs of men’s button dress shoes by Packard and other makes, with values of 8.00 to 12.00 offered at 3.69.
An advertisement urges shoppers not to buy unless a savings is evident and service is provided. It highlights a stock reduction sale with men’s suits priced at 18.75 dollars, inviting customers to compare with tailors and clothiers. The tone emphasizes value and affordability for young and middle aged men.
Printer’s ad describes two lots of shirts in various grades and fabrics. One lot includes pre war priced flannel shirts cut 25 to 30 percent off, with sizes 12 to 14 and multiple styles. The other lot features fancy dress shirts from Wilson Bros and Courlis Coon, formerly up to 4.00, now reduced to 2.49 with assorted patterns.
An item previously priced at $1.50 is reduced to 49 cents as a sale or price cut. The change signals a substantial markdown intended to attract buyers. The notice emphasizes the new lower price and ongoing availability.
Summer line of sport shirts offered at up to 2.50 with all styles and shades available. Exceptional buys priced at 98 cents each for quick sale.
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