Schuneman&Evans - Advance Christmas Sale - from St Paul Globe, December 5th 1897

“Schuneman&Evans

St. Paul’s Greatest Store 6th & Wabasha

Advance Christmas Sale

Monday morning we begin an advance sale of all kinds of Holiday Goods. Everything is perfectly ready, and wise people will avoid the crowds of later days by purchasing now at these special prices. A few cents will do wonders here at this sale. Christmas ought not to be a burden, and we’re doing everything possible to place suitable gifts within reach of modest means.

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Flannels and Blankets

 2,000 Yards White Shaker Flannel, regular 5c quality, for only 3c

Best Quality Outing Flannel, light and dark colors, heavy Guinea Hen, Cinderella and heavy White Shaker Flannel, worth from 12 1/2c to 15c. Sale price 8 1/2c

Soiled Blankets

40 pairs of Fine All-Wool White Blankets; some are only slightly soiled; if you want a bargain examine them. Prices, $2.60 to $5.00

These Blankets are worth from $5 to $10

Heavy Comforters, dark filling; no better sold anywhere for less than $1.00. Sale price 59c

114 Heavy Part Wool Blankets, worth $2.00. Sale price, per pair $1.39

Linen Department

Hundreds of people buy Linens for Christmas Presents. A very sensible idea it is. We made special preparation in our Linen Department, and are ready with a great display of Fine Goods.

64-inches Heavy Cream Linen Damask, sells everywhere at 39c. Our price this week 24c

73-Inch Irish Satin Damask, extra heavy, half bleached, worth 85c. Sale price 55C

200 Pairs Bonaz Pillow Shams, worth $1.25, $1.40 and $1.65 pair. Monday 95c

Bed Spreads

One Case Extra Large Fine Crochet Bed Spreads, a bargain in any store at $1.50. Our price only 89c”

Source: The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.), 05 Dec. 1897. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.