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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1914
Page
8
A chaotic sale advertisement touts extreme discounts on underwear shirts drawers and union suits with prices ranging from 50 cents to 2 dollars and a final line noting graded mixed weight unions and related items in a sweeping promotional push.
AND SUR proclaims a colossal sale described as the greatest bargain event in memory. The advert promises instant cash relief, a tremen dous stock clearance, and up-to-date brand new winter and spring merchandise at bonafide prices. It urges prompt action to lift high prices and deliver value to shoppers.
One lot blue serge clothes up to 5.50 sell at 3.15. All wool checks or stripes go at. One lot worsted greys and browns at 2.75. Men's 25¢ socks to cashmere socks 19. A variety of Lisle and half hose, linen hats, suspenders, and neckties offered. Extra sales people wanted.
Inventory lists multiple shoe lots with varied styles including gun metal tan patent and leather. Prices range from 1.29 to 9.95 with items such as men s lace or button shoes and Goodyear West entries, plus hunting boots and imported velours at bulk markdowns.
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