The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-11-28

Not rich enough to give our goods
away. Did not 20 into business for
that purpose, can't give you 81 for
Zoe Business is not based on such
principles; any man, woman or child
that has ordinary intelligence knows
that merchants do not buy goods to
give away-unless it is to induce you
into something else that they can
make it back. We can't afford to pay
the Editor to advertise goods to give
away. But we do sell goods as cheap,
and great many people tell Us cheap
er than any other house in the city,
and we appreciate such customers, and
guarantee TO continue to give them
and ali others who may give lis
call, good solid bargains and such as
may 5e relied on. We propose to do
legitimate business and can afford
to compete with any MAJ ket in West
/ Tennessee.
Our stock is complete, which in
quality. fine selection, choice styles
and low prices surpasses all previous
efforts; all that time, pains and money
could DO, has been done to make our
stock the most attractive, complete
and the cheapest in the city.
We are not making any big blow
about selling our calicoes at DC, and
hest spool threat De, pins and needles
DC; you can buy thom anyv here at
those prices, but, we will give YOU
bargains in everything. and every
thing sold on its own merit and at
prices our friends can compare with
anybody.
Remember one thing, business can't
% on withoutexpenses We do notge
taxes, house rents, freights and clerks
for nothing; all these items, with our
living included, have to come out of
the goods, and hence you will not be
surprised when We tell you we don't
give goods away
4 word to the Indies. We, too, like
them, and have bought great many
goods suited to their wants, and at
prices suited to them. We give you
one and all a special invitation to come
ami examine our stock before Luying
elsewhere. Our stock Of ladies and
misses custom shoes are made Of the
very hest Tampias goat, kerso kid and
French calf, and made to order.
We have fine stock of Dress Goods,
CaShmcreS Alpacas, Suitings, Repel>
lanlS, Waterproof-. ali the very latest.
Oar Notion and Hosiery Depart
ment cannot he surpassed in quality,
style and prices. Dress buttons are
beautiful. Flanneis in great variety.
Coeie to the Banner Store, ladies, aud
YOU can lie suited. Come old men,
nitldle.aged men, boys and children
II is sell known fact 10 this commu>
nifty that the Banner Store is AID has
been for some time the leading
Clothing House in Milan. We buy
more, sell more, and at lower prices,
and give better satisfaction. We
calm TO he excellent judges of cheap,
medium, and fine clothing, having an
experience of Il number of years in the I
ru>iucss. We buy our stock fom !
first hands,and hence you only pay but
one p oft
Dave Mills AID John Towns say, if /
you give them trial, you viii be sure
10 get one of or nice suits. you will /
20 Oh feeling good, and will smile on /
Your muther-imlaw, love your wife !
and sweetheart better, in fact You will /
he pleasant and agreeable to ever.
body. Our statesmen will always
meet You two>thirds Of the way in all /
dealings with ,hem, and are L0uud to
suit YOU if you give them "a chance.
Cur stock of Boots and Shoes IS the
largest we ever had, md better stock,
cheaper in price We have n full
stock Of hand pegged boots for $3.50
that can't be bought at any other
house. You Gun always find plenty !
If the old reliable Bachelors boots at
the Banner Store, in fact everything
else suited to your wants. Our jeans,
linseyS, piece goods, cotton plaids,
lomeslics, drilling. &c, is the largest
We ever had. The cheapest stock of
Mems, Tovs' and Youths Hats ever
before ficred in this county. Cpme
and we will buy your cotton, cotton
seed. dry hides, green hides, eggs,
feathers, chickens. dc, and pay top
prices The proof Of the pudding IS (;
the bag. Respectfully, T