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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1901
Page
7
A fragmentary note mentions Kal sausage and a rumor about per gallon pricing. The readable text offers no clear event, date, or participants beyond these names. Further context is unavailable in the fragment.
A local advertisement touts an assortment of table crockery and fancy china at dry goods store prices. It promises pretty up to date ware for the table and other uses with emphasis on affordable pricing and seasonally favorable selection.
Easton presents a wide range of new goods including tailors suits gowns skirts waists dresses coats and wrappers. The ad invites inspection and comparison noting low prices and quality workmanship. It lists silk cloaks jackets and children’s wear among the offerings at Swan Hotel opposite location.
Stewartsville weekly notes the March meeting where the township committee elected Bhrader as president and A P Kinney as treasurer. It critiques road management, flags waste in road funding, and laments poor roads in Greenwich. obituary of Professor Robert Hance, longtime teacher and choir master, is reported along with local relocations and school board notes.
The season opens with a full showing of jackets skirts shirt waists and wrappers. Grand values feature new wash fabrics and a brisk kid glove season. Brave hosiery bargains and interesting millinery tents complete the lineup of fall offerings.
An advertisement announces a sale of wash goods over the next few days. It touts 2000 yards of 38 inch Lawns at 8 cents, Corded Ginghams at 1 cent, Plain Chenille Ginghams at 10 cents, 36 inch Percales at 5 to 6 cents, and other patterns like Fantome and Briar Rose Lawns with bright colors, highlighting low prices to attract buyers.
Full showing of ready to wear goods with best makers. You may select. no shoddy goods. Ladies' dress skirts from 9c to 6.49. Wrappers 49c 89c 99c and up to 6.9. Mercerized skirts 0c 1.25 1.49 to 4.49. Silk waists 2.99 and 3.99. Wash waists 4c to 2.60. Mercerized waists 0c 99c to 1.89.
Easter is near and the store launches a rushed sale of kid gloves. Advertisers promise quality, stating every woman will buy multiple pairs in this clearance, highlighting a premier 98 glove as the best option.
A vintage style market advertises gloves with a bold claim of quality and value. It promises every pair warranted and highlights a sale price of 75 cents, contrasting with the 8 cent typical price, signaling a dramatic value proposition for readers.
Dress Goods and Silks showcase a large spring collection with many lines of gown fabrics. Highlights include 54 inch Broadcloth in spring shades at 4 per yard, 50 inch cloth at 39 cents, 36 inch at 25 and 20 cents, and a strong assortment of new dress goods from 14 to 44 cents. Includes Black Dress Goods like Paragile, Mohair Serge, Homespuns, Granite Cloth, and Henriettas priced from 8 1/4 to 1.39 dollars.
Our hosiery department boasts a wide range of sizes and spring assortments with prices designed to entice. Ladies Fast Black Hose, Children’s Fast Black, Misses drop stitch, and Men’s half hose are showcased from 10c to 40c, with value lines and multiple pair offers.
The shop promotes a new season of women and children's hats with bright, dainty headwear. It touts untrimmed and trimmed shapes, hundreds of flowers ribbons and lace, and moderate prices. The store promises custom hats at any price with equal attention and guaranteed satisfaction.
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