Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28
The Money Question.

There Is one thing certain, we cannot make
money here II you don't. A lady said to u
Yesterday, "Y ouR store IL always so crowded
that feel shy about coming H." We re.
sponded, Madam, this crowd IL our very
best advertisement. Not to give bargains
is to lose customers, to deal Justly and give
bargains means crowd. This crowd enables
us to receive and buy more bargains every
day In the week. Were itnot for this crowd
we would not have the great advantage OF
buying many things by the carload and by
the original package. Weeould not sellyou
q 10 cent canton for 8 cents II we had not
bought them by the case. And We had to
buy jobbers stock Of White ounteTpanes
In order to sell them at 42Acts., up TO $1.07;
The 6Oc. to q. so counterpanes. II polite to
mention names we would certainly refer you
to many ladies Of Lexington who have al
ready received the benefit OF this huge
sounterpane purchase.
Had we not bought twenty bolts OF gray
homespun, 38.inch all wool Dress Goods We
could never sell 1t at 20cts., yard. Think
Of 1t, SO inches wide. double thick; splendid
for dresses, wrappers and underskirts. 1t
would be cheap At 80 cents. Your inspso-
ton means purchase.
Mems he ayy weight anton Flannel Disw-
ers at csc. Mems heavyweight Undenhirts
at 25, 40, and SOC. And Atwood. extra
heavy, extra fine for 81 9 garment. Wswill
match this against any $3.50 garment you
have seen. Babies' Undershirts. nice and
snug at 1Octs. Ladies' at IS, 25, 80 and 81.
Girls and boys good hosyy Union Suits ct
| 25cts. q suit
Beautiful Brussels Rugs ut 81 each; Vel
vet Rugs, Moquette Rugs, Smyrna Rugs.
4. - L.
Boas. Nice double Capes. fur trimmed all
around, for 81. A very nice ape, trimmed
all around with braid for lists. Beautiful
s8 and $40 Jackets reduced to $6.75 and
S775. A fresh supply Of animal.headed
Colorettes or Boas (the latest things OUT for
81. so 70 SO. Lovely $12. so Capes, 1915.
A lovely piece OF black Peaudesoie Silk
for 81 yard. Splendid gros grained silk
at 81. Twenty-four and G-inch Satin
Duchess for 81 and 81. 90 . yard.
A big stock OF Gloves. Splendid working
gloves, three or four kinds at 25c. Nice
dressy gloves for 25c. A big stock Of
Graichen's heavy weight or lightweight dog
skin and buck skin gloves lined or unlinea.
A beautiful new line of Ladies' Kid Gloves
from 75c. to 81 pair. Nice cashmere and
fleece lined gloves at 12tcts. o pair.
| A full and complete line Of ladies' and
gentlemens Hosiery from 70 SOC. pair.
Boots and Shoes. Well, We never tire Of
telling you Of this line. 1t is our stronghold,
1t is our delight, 1t is our pride, and We keep
as much money invested in 1t as almost any
retail house south of Baltimore. We have
to carry all kinds, but We represent certain
factories that stand behind US, and We stand
behind you for the wear Of these goods. We
have one line that we have been selling right
straight along for twenty years. and TIVE
other lines that we have been selling COP
stantly for fifteen years Our ladies English
Walking Shoes have made tremendous hit
this season. They have soles as thick ~:
mems shoes, yet as pliable, symmetrical and
slick as shoes can be made, besides they
have gum substance between the solss
which renders them entirely imperyious to
water, which knocks out the worry Of over
shoes. Respectfully,