Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 May 1902 — Page 8
A Grand Spring and Summer Opening Sale-May 7 to June 1,1902.
Every department complete with an avalanch of bargains- Nature arrayed in her brightest garb finds a parallel in every sec tion of the store. Seasonable goods in large assortments at prices that have gained us fame as the always busy store, givers of best values, price regulators and originators for others to be only imitators of the real bargain distributors-
This store has done more and is doing more everyday to bring down and keep down high prices and excessive profits than any other store in western Ind-
Dry Goods. ' ONE DAY ONLY. MAY 21st. 5,000 yards Calico at 2 cts per yard. Note the terms only 10 yards to a customer and we positively can not afford to wrap it up only with other goods. It is so cheap we can not afford to wrap it up. Sale to begin at 8:00 a. m. sharp.
The'greatest Wash Goods Event of the Season. The following prices maintained while the goods last. 4,000 yds 6c lawns, per yd 3?jc 8,000 yds dimities per yd 5c 8,000 yds 10c percales 6c 2,500 yds 15c batiste 10c 2,500 yds 50c Alexandria and Foulard silk, yd. .25c 3,000 yds Egyptian tissues, silk tissues, satin stripe swisses, satin stripe gingham, crepe * meteors, crepe de China, grenadenes etc, value up to 75c in the May sale, per yd 32c to 45c Ribbons. The greatest sale of ribbons ever held in this country at half usual prices and less. This is the greit ribbon event of the year for the people of this town and 40 miles around. There will be all kinds of ribbons, all colors and all widths. You may never get such a ribbon opportunity again. We quote a half dozen prices just to show you what to expect: 1000 yds, 100 bolts No. 40, or 3 inch fancy all silk ribbons, corded stripes brocades in satin taffeta, the regular 25c a yard rjbbon in this great sale, choice of lot for per £d only 10c 500 yds satin taff'ata No. 60, all colors, valtfe 25c' yard May sale price per yd 5 14c 400 yards size 80, value 40c, May sale price yd.. 20c All silk taffats No. 5 at 4c; No. 7 at sc; No. 9 at 6c yd; 2nd floor. CafPCts. Carpets, rugs, matting,, linoleums, floor oil cloths etc. The greatest success we have ever had in our carpet department. The magnitude of the stock of new patterns and low prices is the cause of the tremendous increase in business. Call and see for yourself; the designs and colorings in velvets, brussels, axnrinisters, ingrains etc. 90 patterns of carpets to select frcm; ICO all new rugs to select from; 28 patters all new linoleums and floor oil cloths; 12 patterns floor mattings. Carpet Remnant Sale. 25 patterns from 5 to 20 yards each, some some £ less than regular price to close out, and as good as any cajpet made.
The largest line ever shown in men’s, boy’s, misses and children’s 10c to 2.00 each. One counter of hats all kinds, some values 15c to 25c, choice 10c One counter value up to 50c choice 25c. A full line of misses straw hats and white cheffon hats at money saving prices, 25c to 1.00. A complete line of ladies bonnets infants lace and embroidered bonnets 10c to 50c each. Ladies’ Muslin Underwear. Another complete new stock of fine perfect made underwear at the price the material would cost you without the making. See the new double flounce skirts, single piece embroidery corset covers, gowns, drawers, etc. Laces, Embroideries, Etc. An endless variety laces, embroideries all over yoking, insc rtings in white, cream and linen colors, dress trimmings of all kinds. Window blinds, curtain poles and rods II per cent off all roller window blinds. *-
May Shirt Sale. Stock complete with every thing new r from a good common work shirt at 25 cents to a fine dress monarch shirt at $1.25. A full line new night shirts 50 cents to SI.OO.
Wall Paper. No more ordering, we have any thing you want and when you get it here it is proff you buy it at the lowest price. All new stock, new pattern just received.
Bicycles.
Catalogue houses knocked out prices less and we are in a position to replace any broken or worn out part.
Here is the best cheap wheel made from seamless steel tubing. The finest two pieced spring steel cranks, ball bearings thoughout, with ball retainers in both hubs and hangers new style box crown, flushjoints, internal fastenings at handle bar and seat post, high grade pedals, Garford sadle. Good year single tube tires, adjustable handle bars. Gents or ladies wheel only $12.00. The New Ideal $25.00 The New Rambles the worlds, best made, $35.00.
Corsets. In nothing but the best standard mskes in DrWarners and the Royal Worcester in 25c, 50c, 75c and SI.OO.
Suit Sale. The S rea test Ladies suit frW jiga-r bargains of the year. The most phenomenal suit val- ’ r ues we have offered this 1 season will be placed on t jVj* JlsJ sale to begin Sat. May 17th. The materials comprises \\ wy all the newest cloths and styles shown this season. There are many in the lot iWflt silk lined throughout; valf II ues sls to $25 that will be Ifi. in this sale at 110.50 to $16.50 A great line of ladies’ and misses’ suits from 6.50 *O-50, was 7.50 to 12.50. \ jfp-'r A complete line of ladies’ skirts, jackets and capes in all the new desireable shades and styles. A full line of misses and children’s wash suits 50c to 2.00 2nd floor. Curtains* Another great lace curtain event. Our Easter sale closed out all but 20 pair. We now have a complete new stock of hundreds of pairs, new designs and bought at reduced prices and if you are looking for lace curtain bargains here is the place to find them from 45c a pair to $6.50 See the new lace squares for front doors each 25c to 60c each
Shirt Ulaists. Another Shirt Waist Event. The choice of three leading factories finds us equipped with the largest, finest and best assorted -A have shown mSm bought, f ,jr spot cash at a of 10 to 20 per we save you another 10 to <- 20 per cent. y«Bi These waists are made in all colors of silk and finest cotton fabrics. BalfPßßßlky' Special value all silk taffata waist very stylish, made in all colors, value 4.50, May sale price each 2.95 Ladies’ cotton fabric waists from. ... .50c to $3.00
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...Groceries... Retailed at Ulbolesale Prices or wbat we or any one else would pay for them in small lots. Four car loads of goods received last week —1 car sugar, 1 car fancy Michigan potatoes and 2 cars salt.
A pure white salt per bbl 75c 21 lbs H. & E. Gran sugar..sl.oo 22 lbs soft white sugar 1.00 23 white C 1.00 i bbl Superior to all flour equal to any flour in the market or your money back 92 i bbl Gold Medal flour best brand flour made 1.00 3lb can Smiths hulled corn... ,8c 3 lb can table syrup. 8c Fancy Michigan all sound
Hardware. Barbed, smooth, and woven poultry and hog wire, screen wire in all widths, nails, churns, wash machines, granite ware, tinware, iron rakes and hoes etc.
Come early to the reliable, up-to-date daylight store where all are treated alike and all pay the same price aud you will find everything as advertised at the only bargain house, the Chicago Bargain Store. Pbone 36. b. Torsytbe, Propr.
tsboe sale. The greatest shoe sale on record to begin Sat May 17th. The largest and most complete stock ever shown; all bought direct from the manufacturer and you will pay no jobber’s profits here and get better goods for your money. A chance purchase benefits yor. It was by merest chrnce we bought a iot of men’s, women’s, boy’s, misses’ and children’s shoes and oxfords before a sharp advance. They are all new and will go on sale at the price manufacturers are now asking for them. Ladies’ fine dress shoes or oxfords, latest toe, single or welt soles, in kid or pat kid and pat calf, lace or button in Drew, Selby or the Apple Blossom, will wear equal to any 3,00 shoe, May sale price per pair 2.00 Ladies’ extra fine dress shoes no better made in kid or pat kid or pat calf latest tpe and heel, silk lined top, single or welt soles, stock or pat tip toe equal to any 4.50 or 5.00 shoe, May sale price per pair 3.45 Hundred’s of pairs good styles ladies’ shoes and oxfords at 75c, 1.00, 1.25 and 1.50 a pair that can not be matched in wearing qualities and style. The nobbiest line of little gents’ and infants’ shoes and strap sandles ever shown in Rensselaer. Men’s extra fine dress shoes guaranteed nothing better tb wear and they will keep their original shape, in vici, velour, Russian calf, pat calf, Corona, Ideal kid, diamond calf in single or welt soles W. L. Douglas or Howard & Foster make equal to any 5.00 shoe made, May sale price $3.50. Hundreds of work shoes at SI.OO per pair to 1,60 pair for a J. Miller that will wear 1 year.
neckwear novelties. Everything new and up to date. Glance through and you can fine anything you want at lowest prices. 2nd floor. trwuk sale. A purchase of 70 trunks in me lot all popular styles, for spot cash we saved about 1.50 each for our customers as they will be sold at what they could be bought for in a small way. Included in this purchase are a large lot of sole leather suit cases, leather valices, telescopes, hand bags etc, and all at much less than regular prices. •
3 lb can baked beans 8c 3 lb can grated pine apple 8c 3 lb can pumpkin 8c 2 lb can standard sugar corn.... 8c 2 lb can early June peas 8c 2 lb can standard 5a1m0n...... .8c 4 X and Lion coffee 1 lb package. 9c Choice Rio Bulk Coffee 8^ Bells Java and Mocha lb 20 Wanted another 50,000 dozen eggs and 25,000 lbs of butter Potatoes, per bushel, SI.OO.
- Umbrellas. Just received a complete new stock in every thing that is new and novel from the cheapest to the finest. Special value all silk in blue, red, green and brown, silk covered value $2.75 each. May sale price $2.00. 250 umbrellas at 50c, 75c, SI.OO, $1.25 and $1.50
Tne public patronage has made this store what it is and we are duty bound to sell everything with a slight profit and save you every dollar possible, if it is less than some dealers can buy the same eroods at wholesale in a small way, we benefit the thousands if we do effect the few. We believe in doing the most good to the greatof peopleJust returned from the city with loads of bargains. Note space for only a few orices for a hint of what we are doing on the inside.
and guaranteed 5 years, equal to any sls catalogue house machine for only $11.90
Jewelry Bargains. Fancy and plain handle Rodger Bros, knives and forks, tea and table spoons, belt broaches, stick pins, cuff buttons, black watch chains, collar buttons, pocket books, fancy combs etc etc.
Petticoats. Special values in new fabrics and the most complete line ever shown in plain clocks, mercerized black and white stripes, greys etc. made in double flounces, full flaring.
Gloves. Silk mits, lace gloves, dress and work gloves. The most complete line ever shown all styles, colors and prices from 10 cents up.
ClotWitg sale. e, w i A special great clothing sale. High grade goods at low grade /f r* 7\ prices is the secret of our phe- I \ nominal sales this spring. We L ‘ \ are showing the finest and most I V complete lines of men’s, boys’ and p “ J children’s clothing ever offered ® ! A '—* / and at prices extremely low for [ / this May sale. For style and com- | \ ' fort the new flannel suits have 1| been designed to be the most pop- It i ular and we have them in every H 1 quality and style. Value $6.50. \l \ 7.50, 8.50 and ILSO, May sale H \ price $4.75, 5.95, 6.90 and 9.90. 1 U Boy’s wash suits in linen, duck, ]' 11 madras, percales, piques etc at 50c, jl>J \\ 65c, 75c, 1.00 and 1.25, a suit value more. 's* A full line of boy’s linen knee pants 25c to 50c pr See the new boy’s fancy waists embroidery trimmed at 25c to 50c each. Men’s Pantaloon Sale. Exceptional values in all wool worsteds, serges, flannels, linens, duck, etc. Headquarters for suits made to order at 5 per cent discount off price list for May sale only, Umtderwear and Hosiery. Summmer underwear and hosiery bought in case lots direct from the factory and retailed at wholesale prices or what we would pay for them in small lots. Men’s balbriggan shirts and drawers, fine combed yarn, shirts finished with silk binding, French necks, sloping shoulders, curved armholes; drawers suspender tapes, French extension bands, pearl buttons, double reinforced gussets, worth 75c each, May sale price each. .50c Men’s balbriggan underwear same as above except not as fine a fabric but equal to any 45c garment, May sale price each 23c Men’s fine French lisle underwear, each. .75c to 1.00 Ladies’, misses’ and‘children’s underwear in every conceivable style and quality at matchless prices, quality considered. 5c to 50c each for a fine Columbia silk value 75c or 1.00
The Greatest Hosiery Value Ever Offered. An exceptional value Ladies’ black hose, full regular made, seamless toe and double heel and toe, spliced soles, 40 guage, warranted fast black, value 25c a pair, May sale price 2 pairs for the price of 0ne.... 25c Over 1000 doz men’s, women’s, misses’ and children’s hosiery, value 10 and 15c pair May sale price per pair 5 and 10c We have all the extra fine grades in lisle and silk in blacks and fancy colors up to per pair.... 50c
Queensware. Special values in new fancy china dinner sets, glassware.fancy Japanese ware, vase, fern dishes, plates, candle sticks, water sets, cups and saucers arid thousands of new 5 and 10c counter goods too numerous to mention. Muslin, Ticking Etc. 5,000 yds bleached and unbleached muslin Iyd wide per yd.. 5c 4,000 yds apron check gingham per yd .. 5 C 1,000 yds fancy tennis flannels Per yd 5c 1,000 yds Lonsdale bleached muslin per yd. 7 C A good ticking per yd 7 C 4,000 yds white and black India linens and swisses per yd' to 25c See the new Grand Rapids CARPET SWEEPERS.