Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-01
The Money Question.

There 10 sthing certain, we cannot make
money here il you don't. A lady said to us
yesterday, ~ our store Is always so crowded
that feel shy about coming H." We re-
sponded, Madam, this crowd ia our very
best advertisement. Not to give bargains
is to lose customers, to deal Justly and give
bargains means a 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. Wecould not sellyou
10 cent canton for 8 cents IL we had not
bought them by the case. And we had to
buy iobbers stock Of White ounterpanes
In order 20 sell them at 424cts, up to S1.O;
The 6Oc to $3.50 counterpanes. If polite to
mention names we would certainly refer you
I'd many ladies OF Lexington who have al
ready received the benefit OF this huge
eounterpane purchase.
Had we not bought twenty bolts Of gray
homespun, 3S-inch sllwool Dress Goods we
could never sell 1t at 20cts., yard. Think
of il. 80 inches wide, double thick; splendid
for dresses, wrappers and underskirts. 1t
would be cheap at so cents. Your inspec-
ton means purchase.
Mems heavy weight anton Flannel Draw
ers at 25c. Mems heavyweight Undershirts
at 25, 40, and SOC. And all-wool, extra
heavy. extra fine for 81 garment. We will
match this against any 81 so garment you
have seen. Babies Undershirts, nice ana
snug at 10cts. Ladies at Is, rs, 50 and 81
Girls and boys good heavy Union Suits at
25cts. suit.
Beautiful Brussels Rugs at 81 each; Vel.
vet Rugs, Moquette Rugs, Smyrna Rugs.
Another lot Of Jackets, Capes, Mufts, and
Boas. Nice double Capes. fur trim med all
around, for 81. A very nice ape, trimmed
all around with braid for 70 is. Beautiful
90 and go Jackets reduced to s675 and
S7.75 A fresh supply OF animal-headed
Colorettes or Boas (the latest things OUT for
81. so to IS. Lovely $3.50 Capes, 1915.
A lovely piece iof black Peaudesoie SIX
| for 81 a yard. Splendid gros grained Blk
at 81. Twenty four and 27-ineh Satin
Duchess for & i and 81. rs yard
A big stock Of Gloves. Splendid working
gloves, three or four kinds at 25c. Nice
dressy gloves for 25c. A big stock Of
Grsichen's heavyweight or lightweight dog
skin and buck skin gloves. lined or unlined.
A beautiful new line Of Ladies' Kid Gloves
! from 75c to 81 pair. Nice cashmere and
fleece. lined gloves at 121cts. a peir.
A full and complete line OF ladies' and
| oentlemen's Hosiery from to soc. pair.
Boots and Shoes. Well we never tire Of
telling YOU OF this line, II Is our stronghold,
| Il Is our delight, II 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 thatstan 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 two
other lines that we have been. selling con
stantly for fifteen years. Our ladies English
Walking Shoes have made tremendous hit
this season. They have soles as thick az
mems shoes, yet as pliable, symmetrical and
slick as shoes can be made besides they
have q gum substance between the soles
which renders them entirely impervious tc'
water, which knocks out the worry Of over
shoes. Respectfully,