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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1904
Page
5
Ask us for the wisest gift for mother or sister and choose from Zenner store stock rich with new patterns and colors. Broad cloths venetians cheviots wool crepes voiles and twine cloths priced 79 cents per yard on select voile and twine cloth. Silk stock offers taffetas peau de soie crepe de chine and blacks with prices marked as exceptionally modest.
The Zenner Store presents a broad men s wear selection perfect for gifts. Neckwear starts at 25 to 50 cents with lines up to 1 50, fine silk handkerchiefs, mufflers, bath robes, smoking jackets, suitcases, shirts and sweaters. Jewelry and accessories range from 25 cents to 1 50, plus scarf pins and cuff buttons.
A local ad promotes inexpensive rugs as thoughtful Christmas gifts. It lists various sizes and types including 9x12 and 27x54 moquette, Wilton and Smyrna varieties, with sale prices ranging from about 19 to 5 dollars and wool art squares at reduced rates. The copy invites shoppers to visit tomorrow to see more options and prices.
All wool plaid blankets priced at 2 dollars with larger options costing more. A 1x4 all wool blanket goes for 3 dollars 35 cents. A 4x6 all wool blanket valued at 6 dollars is offered at 5 dollars. Special prices include the St Mary's line.
Zenner Store showcases a festive Christmas shop with Santa Claus imagery and a rich stock of practical gifts. It promises quality with no garish items, convenient layout, and helpful staff to ensure pleasurable shopping and lasting satisfaction for 1904 holiday buyers.
A local shop announces a large clearance of about 100 high class coats and evening wraps. Prices cut sharply with items like a 35 coat for 22 and a 25 coat for 16.75, plus other discounts from 22 to 5.75 and wraps at one third off.
A local store showcases a vast handkerchief collection for the holidays. Prices range from 2 cents to 3.50 dollars with the widest selection yet, and special Christmas boxes are offered with half dozen or dozen purchases. The handkerchief department is arranged for quick browsing, with a rear first floor booth highlighted.
The department showcases a wide range of Christmas gift articles appealing to every family member. Shown items include gilt clocks, jewelry boxes, vases, grass baskets, framed pictures, and scarves. A large lot of framed pictures and Japanese figures are offered at reduced prices with several higher grade selections available.
The store urges shoppers to begin their Christmas buying now with easy to navigate layouts clear signs and ample sales staff ready to provide full information. Shoppers are advised that early buying yields the best selections and most comfortable experience.
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A retailer promotes leather items as Christmas gifts with a range of ladies handbags messenger and carriage bags priced from 25 to 50 cents. New plush and silk novelties for opera bags are offered in several prices up to 96.00. Belts include the new Buster Brown line in colors from 15 cents to 1.50.
A collection showcases damask and Irish linens, claney lace covers, Mexican pieces, Mt. Mellick designs, and Hardanger work. The display emphasizes variety and craftsmanship across textile traditions.
A warm cosy fur piece would make a fine Christmas gift for a girl or woman. Rich stylish stock includes Foxes Martins and Mink pieces. Large line of moderate prices from 1 to 5 dollars. Jackets available with good reliable quality and low prices.
A local ad touts Christmas stationery as a practical gift, featuring 24 sheets and envelopes in various brands at reduced prices. It promotes pillow tops as ready made or kit options, with multiple styles and price points, urging gift choices and materials for customizable presents.
A local shop advertises a wide line of umbrellas with stout frames and rainproof fabrics. Prices range from $1.00 for simple models to $10.00 for better grades, with boxwood and gilt handles and new close roller designs.
A broad selection of gloves including Mochias dressed kid suede washable kid and novelty K offers warm winter hand coverings. Choose from kid gloves golf gloves mittens and more at uniform low prices to suit any friend or gift.
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