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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
5
The store promotes a Saturday sale with ladies children and gentlemen handkerchiefs at low margins. 6 for 25c Ladies pure linen 18 by 18 inch men's white linen 18 by 18 with hemstitched borders. Initial handkerchiefs 10c. Various pure linen values from 2c to 100c and embroidered ladies handkerchiefs. Broad assortment geared to holiday gifting.
A bustling town page notes Christmas furs at Variginns and a large display of holiday goods at Wits with gifts for ladies. Pitts advertises a bargain on a twink coat valued at 80 for 40, Libeitts promotes new travel bags, and Reev markets gloves and mittens as Christmas items. Socials, visits, and local sales mark a lively week with various notices.
A Christmas shopper notice highlighting full departments and early releases. It invites customers to use the waiting room and leave packages for the store to hold, stressing convenience and a wide, gift ready selection for friends.
Fragmentary OCR notes list Holmes the jeweler offering gold and silver items including crucifixes rosaries and purses at low prices. The social event at Balvlock next Friday evening appears and a tobacco and cigar section mentions holiday packages and pipes.
A surprised household at 48 Orange Street, residence of Rev Edward C Downey and Mrs Downey, hosted about fifty parish members. Mr W F Gordon, for the company, presented a dining table set and a rug as churchgoers offered verses praising shared meals and Christian fellowship within the home.
The store advertises new muslin waists with varied styles and prices. Highlights include Kenbraidery waist at 1.26, embroidered fronts, new tucked sleeves. goot india linen waist at 1.50 with five embroidery rows. shrunk lawn waist at 2.00 with lace and insertion. lawn waist at 2.50 with solid muslin insertion and tucks. mogetin waist at 3.00 with muslin embroidery and lace. Prices range from 5.00 to 7.50 for premium muslin waists.
A local furrier advertises a full fur line for ladies, misses, and children. Prices start at 2.95 for popular furs with matching throws and muffs, featuring mink, sable, fox and opossum sets, with arrays of pillow-tan and other premium pieces remarking on quality and value.
A large line of ladies shopping and traveling bags is shown with leather cases and weatherproof linings priced from 5.00 to 7.50, plus medium value bags and pocket hooks in complete leather details. Umbrellas are advertised as Christmastime gifts, with cuts on remaining stock and a variety of styles and prices.
A fragmented sale notice lists The Daylight Store with stationery at Fitts and Perry’s, jewelry at a shop, and Holmes the jeweler offering engraved items while you wait. Briar and metrechauma pipes, cigarholders, and a large Vermont selection appear at Marrion’s. Crown Bibles and Catholic prayer books plus a feather sale and leather goods show discounts up to 20 percent. Tony A Giacchino prepares Christian goods, fruit, nuts, and confections for holiday trade.
The store promotes easy gift selection for men and boys with a wide range of choices. It highlights choice garments, headwear, and toggery from trusted makers, promising spirited holiday service and early selections to ensure satisfaction.
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