San Antonio, Texas – July 1909. The streets of this southern town were abuzz with the latest news: the Wolfson July Clearing Sale had descended upon the city like a fever. But amidst the excitement of discounted fabrics and household goods, a different kind of bargain was being haggled behind closed doors. Dresses made from the finest gingham fabrics, once priced at a whopping 10 cents, were being peddled to the masses like hotcakes. But at what cost?
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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