Christmas Rush at the Drug Store
A family in a holiday scene scrambles to fix a forgotten Aunt Martha gift. The mother suggests visiting the drug store for a wide selection, noting gifts for every family member and immediate wrapping and delivery.
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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
6
A family in a holiday scene scrambles to fix a forgotten Aunt Martha gift. The mother suggests visiting the drug store for a wide selection, noting gifts for every family member and immediate wrapping and delivery.
A promotional notice lists items on sale including perfumes from 50 cents to 6 dollars 50 cents Ivory Toilet Ware 25 cents to 5 dollars 00 Stationery 50 cents to 2 dollars 50 Bridge Sets Manicure Sets Vacuum Bottle Powder and Rouge Compact Percolator Waffle Iron priced up to 7 dollars 50 cents.
Historic ad lists Father branded cigars and cigarette lighters pipe and ash tray cigarette cases humidor shaving set traveling set razor stropper watch fountain pen smoking stand offered for sale or display.
Store listing shows a range of items from Sister Fountain Pen Set at 1.25 to 20.00 including photo albums diaries curling irons bureau sets powders and rouges and fancy soaps bath salts drawing books and vanity cases with candy priced from 49c to 6.50 and doils at 25c to 5.00.
Drop in and browse a wide range of gifts including thermos bottles candy brushes vases and more. Great options for wife mother daughter son sweetheart friends and even dad.
Convenient to your home is your drug store where you can do your Christmas shopping comfortably, quickly, and economically. Hundreds of gift selections await you on one floor with early opening and late closing hours.
A local auction displayed a diverse trove including a Brother flashlight, baseball glove, football desk set, pipe and cigarette case, pen and pencil set, harmonica, and military brushes. The array drew collectors focused on utilitarian memorabilia and decorative objects from period craftsmanship.
A novelty dolls and baby care set includes teething ring, comb and brush, water battle toy elements, along with talcum and soap items. The package markets as a playful baby care bundle with multiple small components for infant care and bath time.
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