19 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1921
Page
1
A collage of fashion advice on sleeves boleros and Spanish influences, beauty tips using lemon and glycerine, and a reminder of Welden's Journal Christmas number with patterns. Also reports on an Arkansan mineral find and a speculative piece on future floral biology trends.
A concise reflection on seasonal gift shopping as families confront options for mothers fathers siblings. The piece emphasizes universal concern across all ages and genders about selecting appropriate presents during the holidays.
An advertisement touts a firm offering a larger and more diverse assortment of suitable gifts for Christmas shopping. It emphasizes a concentrated approach to ease holiday purchasing and appeals to buyers seeking variety for all occasions.
Display notes describe Lucien' Voily robes and silk items offered in various shades and prices. The catalog lists ladies wear including coats gowns neckwear kimonas and cream silk underskirts with ranges from modest to mid prices and a selection of millinery.
A catalog style note describes dress fabrics and garments in various shades and finishes. Items include Voiles, crepes, cottons, silklike fabrics, lingerie fabrics, and miscellaneous cloth by the yard. Prices and yardages are listed for several pieces to suit gifts and wardrobe updates.
One of the best ranges of napery and linen goods show in Albany includes cushion covers pillow shams table cloths and bed spreads. The catalog lists Swiss lace on linen red sets brown and cream borders and woven patterns with prices per yard and a selection of curtains and door slips suitable as Christmas gifts.
Wholesale mercery catalog text lists Pelaco shirts, Hoya sport shirts, silk ties, handkerchiefs, linen and kerchiefs with various borders. Men’s garments include Boston Sox suspenders, braces, cotton or wool wear, and three piece suits with priced offerings.
A department sale lists silk hampers and silk knit hoods in multiple colors and sizes, priced 4/6 to 12/6. The catalog includes ladies handbags, celluloid novelties, lace edge handkerchiefs, and various gloves and elbow-length gauntlets. Children items and a range of white lisle goods are advertised with prices and options.
Serviceable footwear items offered including ladies sandals and shoes in grey black and champagne, plus lace glass style, patent leather, and court shoes. Children’s tan and black shoes in various styles, and men’s leather dress shoes with derby and lounge options.
Viking separators promoted as a Swedish made product from Sapurae with bold claims of quality and value. Advertisement lists Robert Bell of E. G. McKenzie & Co as agents and emphasizes low prices and easy operation.
The Albany council, led by acting Mayor M. B. Downes, discussed coal land use at the golf links, fire station concerns, and a Stirling Street site near the Municipal Library. They reviewed harbor dredge funding, hydrants, street work, recreation reserves, and municipal Act amendments with multiple deputations and budget items.
Henry Wills and Co deny reports of commercial wool stores closing in Albany. The firm states it continues business in the sheds and plans to keep operating, countering a prior letter signed Plantagenet in your Monday issue.
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