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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
2
A local bookseller promotes Grosset & Dunlap Popular Novels at 50c each, offering about 500 titles formerly priced $1.20 to $1.50. Gift buyers can select from boys and girls books plus a Teachers' Bible at $1.59, with complete title lists available on request.
Bargain notices advertise special prices on cut glass and silverware items. Readers are invited to compare selections and save on decorative pieces at the advertised sale.
Ten dainty sewing aprons in lawn Swiss and embroidery with ribbon trim offered at 25c 39c and 50c. Aprons described as neatly made and stylish for daily wear.
The Hull umbrella line features detachable handles and a one year silk finish. Prices range from $1.50 to $5.00 with boy and girl umbrellas available at 39 and 50 and 75 cents and $1.00.
Pretty Holly Cabinets con tained 2 quires of paper 4% envelopes 25c Red Gift box of Correspondence Cards and Envelopes 50c Red Gift box containing Cards and paper 50c Beautiful Tinted Papers 98c.
Standing shave sets priced from 39 cents to 2 dollars include round bevel glass porcelain cup and shaving brush. All parts nickel plated.
Prices for small sewing kits are listed at 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar each. Boxes include needles scissors thimble silk and cotton threads buttons and other notions.
Sewing baskets of odd and regular shapes satin lined throughout offered for 25 cents to 8 dollars.
Market notes describe shadow lace caps priced from 25e to 2.00 with decorative ribbons and rose buds.
A small ad offers one pair of embroidered pillow cases in a gift box for 59 cents and escalating prices of 75 cents 1 and 1 dollar 25 cents per pair.
German silver vanity cases in various long narrow shapes with etched sides for cards coins powder and mirror priced at 50c 95c and 69c. Also German silver mesh bags offered at 2.00 and 1.89.
A catalog announces traveling bags and suit cases in cowhide crepe gear and genuine walrus leather. Features include double pockets sewn frame on outside with brass or nickel trimmings. Prices listed at 8.00, 6.98, 8.98, 9.98, and 12.98 dollars.
CHILDREN S ALL WOOL KNITTED TOQUES AND HOODS IN ALL COLORS AND COMBINATIONS 25C 50C 1000 MITTENS AND GLOVES WOOL AND LEATHER 25C TO 50C EACH
Gold jewelry items including bracelets from 50c to 5.00 and brooches from 25c to 1.50 fill a shop display. Lavalieres range 50c to 5.00, pearl necklaces 25c to 5.00, plus pins, sockets and chains priced across 25c to 5.00. Reading the page, shoppers note affordable selections and varied pieces.
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