I remember them selling fabric. They re-organized in the mid 1950's and got rid of it, much to my annoyance at the time. Sears did it at about the same time. Some Wards still had fabric in 1980 or 1981, but were closing it out. The store near us was the company base at that time, but in horrible condition, leaky roof and all. There was a new bolt of heavy "railroad" denim that they discounted to $.50/yd, as it had some mold on it. DH convinced the clerk to wrap it without measuring it. He then put on a mask and washed it with heavy bleach.