Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-24
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A short time since we read BILE article on "The
Purchasing Power of Dollar and thinking some of
our Customers might be interested, we give below a
synopsis oft:
1t takes the average wholesale prices of fourteen
leading commodities Cotton and Wool ncluded) at
five different periods Wholesale prices being taken
because they represent the same grades with more
certainty.
A Table Is prepared showing the fluctuations, and
the fact that one dollar will buy much to-day as
35 would in 1875 S1.32 in 1855 Gle in 1915, and
s119 in 1928 In other words. the purchasing power
of one dollar is 10 per cent greater to-day than in
1925, 80 per cent greater than in 1855. and 35 per
cent than 10 years ago. Showing only
once during period of over sixty has the price
of goods been lower than present, and during
1915, which is accounted for by the enormous in
crease in the production of gold The article concludes
by saying: "A dollar will buy more to-day than in
most previous periods during the history of the
nation
To still further reduce our surplus stocks throughout
the store. we have made many additional
sions to quickly dispose of them. and the follow
ing, which will be found unexceptionally the best
values ever offered the trade.
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT.
Woollen Robes for evening wear at summer resorts
watering places, special occasions, &c
For fear we not be able to dispose of the entire
stock these very popular and desirable Robes
attraction worthy special attention make the fol-
lowing Surplus Stock reductions:
Fine allwool Embroidered AIhatross Robes.
tanning five yards each of plain and beautifully figured
42-lnch material.
Cream ground, with blue figures.
Cream ground with cardinal figures
Light blue ground, with cardinal figures.
Light blue ground, with navy blue figures
Pink ground, with light blue figures
Nile ground with pink figures
roiiier - 10
Surplus Stock Price. 90
Cream Albatross Robes, elegantly embroidered in
Silk and Chenille
Syards 42-inch material.
Az yards 42-incl all-Over embroidery
Former Price. 90
Surplus Stock Price ~..... - $50 90
SUIT DEPARTMENT.
Surplus stock Of JERSEYS!
Surplus Stock of Jerseys.
Which must be sold
Which must be sold
Which must be sold
We have too many Colored Jerseys and the stock
must De reduced When we want to reduce the stock
hnd 1t neyer-iaing remedy, and these Jerseys will
3 lines of Colored Jerseys. made from firm, closely
woven imported Stockinete. silk stitched, with and
and collars. perfectly shaped and splenddy-
fitting Coors-seal Brown, Dark Green and Garnet;
Surplus stock Price ..~.. S25
How long do you think we can sell Black AIl-Silk
suTai at oo ana oSc PEI yard? We will tell You; only
long.
They are bargains not to be found elsewhere and
belong at 6212c. and 15c. per yard.
LINEN DEPARTMENT.
Previously elsed-Surplus stock of 5O-inch
Furniture Linens for slip covers, &c elegant quality,
in twelve choice styles in stripes.
Regular Price. m - - SOC
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TOW ElS.-We have a surplus stock OF All-I.inen
Damask Towels handsome cOlored centres. Were
good value at first nrce-but We have too many.
f.eSultf Irlce
NOTE
We treat you the same through the mail as when
standing in front of counters. Be explicit state
size, color, and about the price you desire to pay
WOODWARD & LOTHROP
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE.
ONE PRICE ONLY.
921 Pa. Ave. [Je23I 912 d st.