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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1921
Page
7
Chaotic OCR fragment references bleached sheeting from Pepperell or Wearwell sold for 41.00 a yard, January White Sale items including Pequot bleached sheeting at 1.49 per yard, and Pepperell or Wearwell tubing up to 65 cents a yard. Mentions an assortment of vague product lines and prices without clear structure or complete details.
For twenty seven years we have endeavored to make our January White Sale a great opportunity for thrifty homes. This year prices are down to an extremely low level almost as low as pre war prices. Keen buyers will take advantage of the extraordinary values offered in sheets pillow cases tubings muslins long cloths nainsooks linens crashes towels under muslins etc.
Special one week promotion highlights extra fine linen patterns in various yardages with discounts up to a third off. Napkins match the sale with similar deductions. Tables and damask items listed at reduced January prices. Blue and White Japanese cloths priced from $1.25 to $1.75 depending on size. Embroidered towels and sets offered at half price while stock lasts on the second floor.
The notice promotes Muslin gowns and underwear in sizes 15 to 44, with lace and embroidery trim, priced at $1.50 for envelope chemises. It highlights full cuts, quality muslin, and January White Sale discounts including half price on outing flannel gowns and a final stock clean up on the third floor.
The notice lists fabric deals from an old January White Sale including 800 pieces of 86-inch soft finish Long Cloth at 35c a yard, bolt of 10 yards at $1.45. 300 pieces 36-inch soft finish Long Cloth at 39c a yard, bolt 10 yards at $1.70. 75 pieces 36-inch Bridal Long Cloth formerly 45c, now 22 222. 22c a yard, bolt 10 yards $2.10. Also 32-inch Bridal Nainsook at 35c a yard, 36-inch Bridan Nainsook at 39c a yard, with bolt pricing and former prices noted.
A fragmented advertisement lists various fabrics and prices during a January White Sale. Items include Indian Head Satin and Linen finishes, Irish Poplin, Pajama Check Nainsook, Nurses Costume Cloth, White Plisse Crepe, and Georgette-like fabrics priced from 20 to 89 cents per yard, with a second-floor discount offer of 20 percent or one fifth off.
Advertises 60 inch and 72 inch bleached mercerized damask and linen finish damask at reduced January White Sale prices. Highlights include 95 cent to 2.95 per yard, 72 inch damask in various grades, 20 percent off stock, one fifth off Turkish towels and Huck towels, and special big discounts on napkins, towels, and crash fabrics. Includes numerous item sizes and quantities, with prices from fractions to dollars.
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