Plan for another enumeration of the country's population
Washington December 1. A House Census Committee report discusses proposed legislation for another census of the United States within 19 years of the last, arguing the January enumeration was impractical due to weather. Secretary Hoover endorses the plan, noting shifts from rural to urban areas affected state totals and apportionment.
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Memories of Maximilian's era from a Mexican widow
Senora Marie Othelia Jordan de Degollado, a gray haired widow living in Mexico City, recalls court days under Emperor Maximilian and the fate of Empress Charlotte. She describes the royal circle, the imperial queen’s ambitious yet unstable profile, and the political upheavals that shaped Mexico’s mid 19th century.
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Charlotte
Europe
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Guatemala
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Marie Tordank
Washington
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Toyland dolls offer joy for every doll loving girl
A puffed brochure-style appeal describes Toyland as a perfect home for girls who love dolls. It lists doll types from baby to tall 17 inch figures with prices from pennies to about 10 dollars, highlights reception by a doll family, and warns that girls not fond of dolls should not attend.
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Toyland
France
Man Can Buy A Self Made Double Service Suit
An advertisement promotes a Double-Service suit priced at 33.75 featuring two pairs of trousers, a coat and vest built to the store's specifications. The text highlights durability and sharp styling with browns blues stripes and checks while emphasizing ready availability before Christmas.
Economy sale ad notes trousers and coats for men
An old classified snippet advertises trousers at $5 and $7.50 with extra value at $33.75. It hints an economy season and mentions main floor rear display for coats possibly matching with vests.
A Boy's Suit at Christmas From Double-Service Store
A quirky ad describes Double-Service suits priced at 45 with mixtures and herringbones in dark and light patterns. It touts a coat with inverted pleat, belted waist, large patch pockets, two trousers, and sets from 40 to 18 at the rice dollar 15. Basement location implied as Wront Basement.
Navy Tricotine Fabric Priced at 3.50 a Yard
A navy tricotine fabric described as perfect for dress or suit balanced weight and beauty. Pure wool, expertly woven with a rich navy color, 54 inches wide, priced on the third floor at 3.50.
Bracelet watches with new rich designs and shapes
Advertises bracelet watches in cushion, octagon, round shapes in white or green gold with engravings and 15 jewels for 18.75. Notable white gold bracelets with engraved cases in cushion oval square and octagon shapes 13 jewels for 28.50. Fitted gold watches with link bracelets and attractive 20 year cases offered as special values.
Desk “handies” and other helps
Advertises desk sets including complete desk sets with glass utensils and brass trimming from 6.50 to 15.50, feather bound shopping lists with attached memo pencils, autograph books with gold edges, address books, tourist tablets, diaries, and calendar pads in leather silk or cloth bindings, priced from 25c to 6.00.
Bathrobe making from affordable fabrics and patterns
Readable text describes fabric options for bathrobes and blankets, noting material quality and attractive prices. Mentions fleecy cotton blankets, color options, and a tasseled cord for girls priced at $5.25. Indicates wide flannel, 72 inches, priced at $1.59 per yard.
Joyous light alpaca sweaters in lively shades
Lightweight and bright alpaca sweaters offered in tomato jade gray lavender Alice blue navy white and black. Slip on style features pockets belt zither round or V neck. Priced at 8.50 and 16 dollars. Seton floor.
Satin for lingerie and camisoles at low price
Mo is sort of weave and harsh luster. It is to be laundered with no injury and will give long service. A fine satin for lingerie offered at 1.95 per yard, 9 yard wide, in stock on the third floor.
Gloves for a Man and Various Accessories
A concise catalog note offers options for men with gloves in Cape and modha leather at $2.50 and $3, plus four in-hand ties in silk with rich colors at $1.50. Also advertised are fiber silk mufflers for $2 and attractive striped shirts made with woven fabric selling at $3, emphasizing quality and durability.
Madge Evans Hats Boost Pierced Sheffield Plate Sales
Madge Evans hats for Pierced Sheffield plate for girls priced at 3.95 in new patterns. Second floor displays a fresh Christmas greeting for shoppers with bright Sheffield plate items in blue brown black red and two color combos. Durable Dickel silver base with heavy coating, new patterns in pierced designs and graceful shapes. Pie plates from 3.50 to 6, baking dishes 8 to 11.50, casseroles 5 to 7.25, cracker baskets 5 to 9.50. Lett Aiaie fronts.
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Madge Evans
Warm Part-Wool Blankets Sold At Five Dollars
Feature on a blanket labeled F woven with cotton warp and wool filling promising soft fleecy warmth. Describes pure white fabric with pink or blue border, 66 by 80 inches, offered at $5 for restful sleep and warmth while inviting fresh air through open windows.
Special Bestyette raincapes and coats offered
Advertisement lists Bestyette raincapes for girls in blue or red with silk lined hoods at 2.50 and 4, raincoats with matching hats at 5.50 to 9, new middies at 1, and babies' dresses in white cottons with embroidery and ribbon from 1 to 5.
Silk stockings advertisement with varied prices
An advertisement offers silk stockings in multiple styles and colors with prices from $1.35 to $3.50. Descriptions mention full fashioned fit, lisle tops and soles, and high quality silk. Items are displayed in the left aisle rear of the shop.
Warm Cotton Union Suits for Women and Children
Advertising copy describes warm soft cotton underwear in various styles. Women’s union suits with fleece inner sides, vests, and pants priced 65 to 75 cents. Girls’ heavy white union suits and boys’ gray fleeced suits priced around $1 to $1.25. Finished with notes of comfort and durability.
1922 Prices on Japanese China Slashed in Store
Prices for Japanese china in 1922 have been fixed with a 20 cent drop per dollar from current rates. The retailer advertises marked-down prices across nearly all item types from chocolate sets to vases and bowls, with many pieces showing substantial reductions before new stock arrives in American stores.
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