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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1916

Page

13

Wooden pony rideable toy for children

An advertised sturdy wooden pony toy offers entertainment for children. The item promises durable construction and simple riding appeal at price points of 1.50 and 1.75 dollars.

Smoking Stands and Desk Sets Showcased in Ad

We are displaying a large and varied selection of smoking stands and desk sets made of brass and glass. Includes ash trays for the desk stationary stands cigarette cases with automatic bird lifting cigarette from case tobacco jars humidors celluloid writing sets. Aimed at pleasing any man.

Shop Early for Best Selection and Satisfaction

Do your shopping now before the rush begins and in the morning if possible. The crowds are growing and the store gets busier each day. Don’t delay another day. Come while selections are at their best and you will be more satisfied overall. Shopping completed means a light heart.

Ready Filled Christmas Stockings Delight Children

Ready filled stockings promise holiday cheer with toys for children. Little dolls toys and tops are tucked inside to delight youngsters this Christmas season.

Handkerchiefs for All Ages Offered in Holiday Box

You can find thousands of handkerchiefs for ladies, men, and children in white, colors, and white with colored initials. A Christ mas box with one or more pretty handkerchiefs makes a pleasing gift. Prices range from 5c to 1.

Gloves as thoughtful gift for women in stock now

The shop highlights Chanut kid and Niagara Maid silk gloves as useful gifts for women. New stock includes sold colors and contrast stitchings. Fine kid gloves start at $1.50 and silk gloves at 50c and up.

Desks and Chairs for School Children Offer

Desks and chair sets in oak and mission with hinged and roller tops priced from $2.50 to $6.50. Ideal gift for boys and girls to study draw and play, providing a place for books and supplies.

Christmas Stationery Gift Boxes from Eaton Crane Pike

A boxed set of Eaton, Crane & Pike stationery in white and color offered as a Christmas gift. Includes note, letter, and card papers in one or two colors, with gift boxes priced from 25 cents to 5 dollars.

Eaton, Crane & Pike's

Magnificent gift shop display highlights frames and lamps

A wide selection of pictures and masterworks in frames priced from 10 cents to 10 dollars. Oil painted pictures in large gilt frames are 98 cents each. Bath robes for infants children and adults range from 50 cents to 5 dollars. Pretty lamps with hand painted shades adjustable reading lamps and electric lamps from 3.50 to 10 dollars. Baskets of bamboo and wicker come in many styles and sizes.

Erector and Meccano Sets for Boys

Classic steel construction kits advertised for boys offering amply instructive play. Sets range from $1 to $5 with larger models including an electric motor for powered models.

Ivory Ivory Ivory Perfume Comb and Brush Displays

Displayed are leather and ivory boxed toilet sets priced from 2.50 to 25.00. Ivory Pryalin and French Ivory items include manicure sets, combs, brushes, trays, nail files, buffers, hair receivers, puff boxes and related accessories.

Silk Stockings Promising Stockings in Variety Suit

Silk stock ings on offer in solid colors and fancies. Wayne Knit silk stock ings available including silk boot and all silk varieties. Niagara Maid glove silk stockings shown in fancies and solids. Prices range from 75 cents to 2 dollars 50 cents per pair.

Wayne

Blankets and Comforts Offer Warm Deals Across Styles

The ad touts a wide range of blankets in all wool wool and cotton mix or cotton and comforts in wool eiderdown and laminated fillings. Prices span 2.00 to 15.00 for blankets and 1.25 to 17.50 for comforts, highlighting variety and value.

House Keepers Sets Offer Dustless Duster and Wizard Polish

A complete cleaning set includes one dustless duster one chemically treated dust cloth one polishing mop one oil mop and a bottle of Wizard polish offered for $1.25. The item promises to please any housekeeper with its compact bundle and low price.

Embroidered Pieces Shown In Art Department Display

There are many stamped embroidery pieces ready for the needle. The display features attractive embroidered items in sets and separate pieces across the art department showing craftsmanship and design possibilities.

Cut Glass and China Sale Sparks Genteel Finds

A local listing offers cut glass pieces from $1 to $10 and imported hand painted china sets in almond, tea, coffee and nut assortments priced at $2.25 to $6.50. Highlighting choices for gifts and household decor.

Hike Bikes For Boys And Girls Sold At Bargain Prices

Advertises hike bikes for children in two and three wheel models with seats. Describes sturdy oak and steel wheel construction and prices ranging from 50 cents to 2 dollars.

Niagara Maid Silk Underwear Gift Line Displayed

A local ad highlights Niagara Maid garments in silk underwear as a suitable gift for women. The display includes crepe de chine pieces in white blue and pink colors.

Gift Waists For Christmas Shoppers In Variety Styles

An assortment of waists priced from 2.50 to 6.60 features crepe de chine wash silk Georgette and plaid options. Colors include white flesh blue and patterns, with regular price ranges cited for comparison.

What Could Be Better Than a Sweater

An advertisement touts sweaters as ideal gifts for all ages and genders. It highlights warmth practicality and fashion, with assortments including capes knit suits for children and sweaters for ladies and men priced from $1.50 and up.

Gifts for the Children

List of gifts described as special items for children includes doll beds carriages dolls tinker toys kiddie horses paint books animals building blocks picture books and many more including stockings air guns tops speed cars mechanical autos jumping jacks horns flutes bag pipes and miniature perfumes.

Gifts for Women Offer Wide Range of Items

The listing presents an extensive selection of women’s gifts including handkerchiefs, silk hose, handbags, manicure sets, lamps, baskets, lingerie, jewelry, silk kimonos, robes, underwear, gloves, glassware, furs, clocks, stationery, perfume, and travel sets. Stores invite customers to browse.

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