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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1905
Page
4
Houghton and Simonds present a full north-store hosiery and underwear display with the largest assortments yet. The section showcases lace novelties in hosiery and every shape of vests pants and union suits in underwear with phenomenal values described below.
A late 19th or early 20th century advertisement lists Ladies Summer Vests in lace patterns with various yokes and ribbed styles, including vests, drawers, and combinations. Also offered are children's flat goods, men's vests and drawers, lace patterns in black and tan, and fancy colors. Prices range from fractions of a dollar to a few dollars, with emphasis on quality and varied weights. Special sale items include lace patterns at low prices and wholesale-like discounts.
Ten casks of crockery arrived direct from potteries. The display includes a 122 piece porcelain dinner set in green and brown, a 12 piece English iron stone set in blue green or brown, a 112 piece blue bordered set, and other patterns priced from 10 to 17. Special prices: 122 piece $16 value now $9.87. 12 piece set $9.87. 112 piece $9.87.
The Garment Department promotes Tan Covert Coats and women’s tailor made suits with exceptional values from 4.98 to 18 dollars. It touts distinctive models not duplicated elsewhere, noting clever designs and fashion that rival costly imported styles at lower prices.
Prof Wilkins attracted large crowds in Brattleboro for magnetic cures described as miraculous with free advice and transportation, inviting all to try his methods at Brooks House while promising no cost to learn if help exists, and urging attendance despite prejudice.
Numerous residents and visitors are noted across Brattleboro and nearby towns. Names include Frank Larraw Athal May, George Hail, Harry Currier of Boston, Miss Regina Heephy, and Miss Annie Ford, with several in town on business, at schools, or visiting relatives. Local moves include staff changes at Dunham Brothers and Emex, with others heading to Worcester, New York, and Burlington for work or travel.
An old advert praises strengthening the stomach to resist disease. It claims indigestion causes headaches belching sour food and weakness. It promotes Miya with a five cent sample and a guarantee through George RE. Greene claiming free if not cured, urging readers to buy for health.
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