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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1906
Page
7
The Cotton Underwear Department offers a Five Dollars' Worth of Lingerie prize to the patron submitting the nearest solution to the missing words puzzle in the Best Bargains of 1906 paragraph. Writer retains secrecy until next Sunday when the puzzle and winner are announced. Provide name and address or identifying numbers.
Tomorrow morning at 8 o clock the Palais Royal hosts its Annual Clearing Sale in lingerie. Regular patrons will find 1600 garments on first and third floor tables with prices from 98c to $3.00, reflecting 1907 cost trends and the quality of materials and trimmings.
Bargain shoppers learn dramatic cuts on Beacon and California wool blankets. Beacon blankets drop to 1.08 per pair from 2.75, standard California Wool at 3.69 per pair, while the $1.98 blankets fall to 1.39 a pair and extra heavy California blankets to 35.49 per pair from 7.50.
Prices for comforts have increased and 1907 table linens are set to rise or be offered at higher or inferior quality, signaling a shift in household goods pricing.
The host notes New Year festivities and Cut Glass at modest prices. Defective pieces are not accepted. Handled Wine Decanters compare with $949 goods at $12. Winch Fruit Bowls stew fan and hob-nail cutting priced to clear. Footed Rose Bowls $20 to duplicate, Punch Bowls chrysanthemum diamond cuts $39, Celery Trays $3.98, Claret Tankards $6.98, Whisky Jugs $7.50. Charmplage Glasses showcase graceful quality.
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