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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
7
Thousands of pairs of men's, women's, and children's oxford and pumps plus white shoes and pumps to be sold at once. The complete summer footwear stock valued at $11,000 will be offered to the public at greatly reduced prices for the next thirteen days.
A historic shoe catalog itemizes women's pumps including patent leather and gun metal colonial styles. It notes Cuban heels, Louis heels, and various widths AA to D with prices ranging from $2.29 to $7.50, featuring brands like La France and Smaltz-Goodwin.
Auction of Smaltz Goodwin patent leather pumps includes patent quarter kid vamp and dull kid styles with Louis heels in assorted sizes and widths. Prices from $3.98.
Retailer laments ongoing war impact and cash pressures, plans cash sales of a $11,000 summer stock of Oxfords and Pumps for men women and children. Offers deep discounts to move inventory now, including White Canvas Button and Saran styles, to cut costs and pay creditors.
Advertises boys girls misses and women's tennis oxfords and bals in multiple sizes. Lists price points from 47 to 189 cents and notes white, black color options and heel styles. Includes ranges for 12 to 2 and 21/2 to 5 1/2 sizes with various brands.
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