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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1906
Page
3
Twelve Palais Royal chiefs visited New York last week to study the latest styles and retail showcases. Each chief was chosen for refined taste and a natural ability to see beauty, promising informed word from their upcoming reports.
The silk department chief says radium silk is the fad in New York and selling fast at 8c a yard. Palais Royal advertises 59c yard fabrics for Monday to Wednesday including whites and taffetas, with 75c to 1.50 quality silks on sale, plus 49c yard satin poplins and aristocratic white goods from European looms. Exhibition and sale on the second floor features varied designs in cottons and self colors with ornate patterns.
Prices burst with bargains on ginghams pleated organza and lace robes. Yardage lists feature 60c quality 59c new ginghams, imported organies and figured mousseline with prices from 12c to 95c. Many textiles discount from 1.89 to 0.15 and robes range from 12 to 90 dollars in value.
A charming brown and green straw hat features soft wood brown brim, green miroir velvet, and velvet crown with a green rosette and eréen aigrette. The notice highlights millinery details and fashion emphasis.
Readable list of assorted sewing notions and supplies with prices. Items include hooks and eyes, dress shields, seam bindings, pins, needles, threads, spools, scissors, and ribbons. Numerous brand names and sale prices highlight a wide discount selection for household sewing needs.
The 1905 06 winter season prompts stores to push heavily discounted prices as spring and summer merchandise arrive in large quantities, signaling a swift shift in inventory and consumer options.
A sale advertisement offers $15 coats and Milady's Cravenetted rain coats for sale with umbrellas on the first floor near the Eleventh street door. It notes that $199 secures a choice of silk umbrellas valued up to $350.
Bargain alert for tan and black Covert Cheviot and Broadcloth coats advertised as hot prices with $10 items now at $5 98. Sizes unavailable, promotion targets coats seen on the third floor, suggesting a clearance style sale.
Advertises coats priced at 7.98 after a reduction from 15.00. Describes Montagnac and Covert styles in tight-fitting and loose satin-lined variants. Advises shoppers they will need them until April and notes the final sale price.
Thirty line items list men’s suits priced at twenty dollars with some twenty five dollar pieces. Choices include ceviots and mixed cloths in black plum blue green and navy. All sizes available in the lot.
Bargain alert for men and women as broadcloth suits are offered in black and all colors with prices ranging from 15 to 30 dollars. Limited stock includes about 25 dollar suits and some 30 dollar options. Act quickly to grab the best selections.
Catalog entry lists skirts and walking skirts in cheviot Panama cloth and tweeds with color options blues browns black priced 5 to 8 10 dollars. Warm Union Suits vests pants tights and corset covers for ladies and children in wool mixed and best quality 75c and undergarments 50c to 39c. Includes Oneita Union Suits ribs vests for boys and girls across sizes.
The ad advertises garments priced at 69 cents with all $1.00 and $1.48 eiderdown sacques and kimonas in combined lots. It notes best flannelette night gowns are included at 69c and that only AGC is selected for choice across all sizes.
A catalog of children's coats priced at 3.50 and 1.98 features lined and interlined garments. Some coats include circular capes, braid, velvet, and medallion trimming. Sizes range from 2 to 8 years.
Bargain dress listing offers options in cotton, silk, serge, and novelty cloths. Sizes 6 to larger, with prices stated as 5 and 2.98 for select fabrics, trims include braid and buttons. Aimed at value shoppers seeking affordable wardrobe pieces.
Sale notes dresses in wear resi st cloths sizes 6 to 14 years formerly 1 to 1 50 now 79 cents for choice. Limited stock under the sale.
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