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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
7
A holiday sale advertisement lists perfumes and accessory assortments at Alcorn's Drug Store. A page fragment compiles letters to Santa Claus from children across Tennessee and Texas, detailing requests for dolls, drums, trains, candy, and other gifts with hometown dates and names.
The Committee of the General Council of Chattanooga recommended granting Mrs Brett a telephone exchange franchise on condition she pays the city, furnishes a bond not to sell to any other company, and agrees to city terms, with the transfer awaiting council approval. Fruit Cakes advertised as 1 to 6 pounds priced at 40 cents per pound from South Columbia Bakery. The piece notes the Southern baseball war has been settled.
An advertorial claim promotes South American Nervine Tuvaside as a permanent remedy for stomach disease and indigestion, promising universal cure and safety. The piece mixes local notices and names, reporting community visits and church services in Winsler Water Valley, with scattered personal tidbits about residents and travelers.
Williamport hosts J Jr Stone for a quarterly gathering this Saturday and Sunday. Elder Samuel Pitman of the Christian church leads services at the schoolhouse Saturday night and Sunday with sessions at 1 00 and 6 30. Colleague Paul Shedaan visits from Columbia with relatives Laura Mineos and Kathryne Porter. Miss Bessie Cecilant noted.
Woldridge announces a broad Christmas stock now on display, emphasizing careful selection, low prices, and plentiful bargains. Customers are urged to view early, benefit from full stocks, and let the store assist in choosing gifts. Delivery and shipping to distant friends offered, with in-town delivery on Christmas morning if desired.
Our stock of perfumes is large and complete for the holidays. We offer high grade perfumes in fancy packages with gifts for ladies and gentlemen. Dressing cases, work boxes, glove boxes, neckties, collars, and photo boxes are featured. Shaving sets and dessing cases welcome, with beautiful stationery as a gift idea. The line includes latest designs in packages and cases, with leather options and pearl handles.
Sterling silver novelties featured with a wide range of gift items including brushes combs mirrors and purse sets. Aimed at men and women the ad promotes intrinsic value lasting quality and affordable prices with imported fancy pieces for gifting and perfume-filled options.
Fountain pens are promoted as reliable gifts and daily companions. The ad emphasizes quality, guarantees, and slight price variation, urging customers to list potential recipients and note suitable items, then visit the store to compare selections. It also mentions cut glass, figurines, vases, china, candles, leather goods, pictures, and decorations as available gift ideas.
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