08 Dec 1924
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1924
Page
1
A long, fragmentary column blends fashion notes with social vignettes. It describes hair styling, trimming and hats, a lighthearted sketch of a riding party in Cleveland, wedding and domestic hints, and gift ideas for holidays, weaving through costumes, manners, and consumer tips with a period newspaper voice.
Hosiery gloves handkerchiefs and lace edge embroidery offered in varied lengths and finishes. Items include Merverised Little Gloves 19 button the 2s 3d pr Fawnes Lisla gloves 29 11d per pair and Ladies Long Suede finish gloves 12 button with Pantels gray shades. Swiss handkerchiefs and lace embroided pieces also advertised with yardage and garter lengths.
Large range of serviettes pillow slips cushion covers and sheeting with fancy embroidery and patterns. Includes Magpie and Kookaburra designs with linen and toweling options priced per yard or piece with various widths and finishes. Also offers curtains nets and blue check glass cloth in multiple sizes and sale prices.
Millinery highlights include Models Lite in shapes made of Fancy gate Satins Georgettes trimmed with narrow ribbon and clusters of flowers priced 15s 1d to 40s 6d Leghorpe soft Georgette shades with flower trims and ribbon loops priced from 3s 5d to 3s 8d Spedalling Pedal Straws offer a nice droop shape with Moire Ribbon bows priced 2s 1d
Advertisement lists ladies fashion items including elegant hats and miltare handles, stockings, bloomers, and sleeveless vests. Prices range from 9d 11d to 4 shillings 5d, highlighting value in a broad selection for women.
Men's cambric shirts and underwear offered at special low prices. Natural cotton singlets bound to be economical. Untearable tweed weaving trousers in all sizes and stylish tweed garments featured. Bathers for men and boys advertised at keen prices throughout the department.
Empire Theatre offers a new western drama North of the Nevada featuring Fred Thomson and Hazel Keener with other stars in a tale of love, heroism, and adventure. The program includes exciting chase and hand to hand combat sequences plus Pathe newsreels and a Chinese comedy.
A dramatic film titled A Foo nf the Apbare is shown at Town Hall on Wednesday night. Produced by Edwin Care and based on Lowen Geran Utie’s work, the picture follows Kahurs and an Arab setting with a white trader’s bond and a captive subplot. Bern Lytel stars as an Arab-raised white man opposite Blade Winder in a tale of peril and betrayal, ending with a surprising twist. A supporting item screens the Ceulfieh Cup of 13M fees.
Thursday's program at Empire Theatre features the 12 reel drama Wherever it has been, hailed as one of the best, with Chaplin in life like form. Also shown is 4 Woman of Pare and a comedic thriller. Melbourne Cup race screenings attract sport fans and a quick sell out is expected.
A rugged tale set during a Texas fair where Hartwell confronts crooked deals and the Mayor. Nortwell outwits foes with bravery and fair play, earning the title of trail-rider as he nears justice and reunion in Coltonwell.
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