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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
5
The piece notes the challenge of finding truly useful Christmas gifts as a time when giving practical items is both desirable and difficult. It discusses the quest for suitable, practical presents for every family member amidst changing tastes and expectations.
A catalog of Christmas gift ideas including men’s neckwear in holiday boxes from 50 cents to 1.50, warm mittens 1.25 to 1.75, hose supporters and arm bands, comfort slippers 2.00, wool socks 0.50, iron clad socks 0.25 to 1.00, Prince Albert tobacco tins with Jimmy Pipe 0.90, Arrow handkerchiefs 0.05 to 0.25, and caps with fur. An assortment of stock items offers additional gift options.
A dated advertisement lists boy gloves with wool lining 50c to 1.50, warm iron clade hosiery 1.75 to 2.00, Star Brand hats, pants 50c to 95c, knee pants from 7.50 to 12.50, warm wool sweaters in maroon and blue, and a variety of new suit options for boys and men.
This advertisement promotes Community Silverware guaranteed 50 years as the standard and offers complete Adam design sets of knives forks and spoons sugar shells and matching pieces. It highlights Pyrex Frye Oven ware baking dishes pie plates carving sets and electric irons as appealing gifts for the lady of the house.
A local retailer touts a balanced stock of chairs including rocker and straight types. The selection features dining room suites buffets chiffoniers book cases and kitchen cabinets. Donfolds that open up like beds are available. Gift items that please and last a lifetime are highlighted.
Our store boasts one of the largest silk shirt selections in Linn County with pure tub silks in various patterns and colors plus fibre silks and fibre silk blends. Prices range from 3.50 to 10.00. We invite you to view this complete stock for gift ideas for friends or husbands.
The article pitches new phono graphs offering best value for money. Machines finished in Mahogany Gold en Oak or Fumed Oak feature a Vermont Spruce sound box and a high quality motor with a double spring. Demonstrations are available on request.
A catalog of holiday gift items for women and girls lists sweaters crepe-de-chine georgette waists ribbons camisoles and handkerchief sets. Also featured are toilet sets stationary towels scarves rugs blankets table linens fur sets furs and red fox fur sets with prices from 15c to 25.00.
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