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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
2
The Sunman column reports Thanksgiving turkey shipments by E. R. Behlmer and family, local visits from Miss Maude King and others, weddings and jokes about a mock marriage, plus a note on a derailment incident and several social updates including travels, births, and community dining.
Gus Kramer and wife spent Sunday with Henry Wolforeat and family. Frank Bosse of Camp Taylor spent a few days with his aunt Mrs. Koerner. George Metcalf of Indianapolis spent Sunday with Mrs. L Pepper and family. Will Stirn and family spent Sunday with Mrs. L Pepper and family. Miss Mamie Teifel was at Metamora last Wednesday.
Citizens are offered a selection of night gowns and related garments for women. The collection includes corset covers camisoles bras petticoats and luxurious fabrics such as silk sateen and muslin with an emphasis on attractive styles.
The umbrella department offers ladies and men's umbrellas from 1.00 to 3.00 with a variety of handles. School umbrellas 59 to 79 cents. Children's rain coats 1.98 to 3.50. Ladies and men's rain coats 4.50 to 6.50 and 5.00 to 12.50.
A list of ready made in America handkerchief designs priced from 5c to 50c and boxes from 10c to 2.00 appears as attractive gift options for children and adults with fanciful packaging and the promise of a perfect present.
Jewelry and fancy combs bar pins brooch pins cuff pins links and more offered. Lingerie clasps priced at 15 and 25 cents a pair. Casque combs range from 25 cents to 1 50 each. Side combs braid pins back combs hair bow holders and related items listed.
Advertisement notes stockings in demand with prices from $1.25 to $3.50 for ladies pure silk hose. Also lists children and infants' hose in cotton fleeced or wool, appealing as a gift option.
A selection of stationery goods is advertised with prices ranging from 25 cents to 1 dollar per box. The assortment includes cards calendars tinsel card booklets and related items.
List describes ivory articles such as combs mirrors brushes and frames including perfume holders and manicure sets offered in a vanity goods line.
A dainty blouse priced at $1.00 presents smart styles and fine workmanship. Additional blouses range from $1.25 to $6.00. A fine lot of serge and poplin skirts is also offered as a pleasing gift choice.
A compact catalog notes men's shirts for dress or work priced from 60 cents to 1.50. It also lists men's and boys' night shirts and pajamas, sweaters and cardigan jackets, handkerchiefs, mufflers, gloves, suspenders, neckwear, and socks in a sale collection.
A decorative notice extols gloves as personal and sentimental pieces for every family member, from father to sister. The passage emphasizes the social value of gloves as friendly accessories suited to all ages.
Our Dress Goods Section abounds with splendid values presenting seasonable silks velvets serges Ottoman Charmeuse for Christmas gifts. Crepe de chine georgette crepe and silk striped shirtings excellent for blouses. We repeat again values are extraordinary.
The shop displays a full range of knitwear including ladies' misses' men's boys' and children's sweaters ready for the season. Enthusiasts can find festive patterns and cozy fits across all sizes.
Knit caps and scarfs for ladies misses and children with a selection of New port knit scarfs and large square shawls. Prices start at 25 cents and up.
A catalog note lists neckwear, collar and cuff sets, stocks and jabots, boudoir caps and boudoir slippers with prices designed to suit every budget. Designed for quick shopper appeal and value.
A local retailer advertises a new collection of cut glass hand painted china vases dinner sets open stock cups saucers and plates offering a broad selection for home decor and dining ware.
An advertisement lists leather hand bags traveling bags back strap purses card cases bill folds and military brush sets offered at popular prices with many options for buyers.
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