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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1912
Page
4
In a bid to boost December sales the store targets the strongest month of the year by clearing the entire stock of ladies suits and coats. Management emphasizes a brisk push to maximize discounts and attract shoppers.
New York reports that the French tragedienné Divine Sarah arrives with her company for a vaudeville tour of the United States. She travels with personal equipment and two Pomeranian pups tucked under her arms as she boards a gang plank, cheered by the crew. Mme. Bernhardt departs by special car for Chicago to perform there.
A vintage sale listing highlights silk and tailored ladies waists in colors from $2.50 to $3.50. It notes hand embroidered designs and lingerie waists in gift boxes, plus a selection of Persian and Dresden ribbons 4 to 7 inches wide.
Glove sale promising festive gift options with Meyer Make Ladies' Kid Gloves in colors $1 to $2 and 16 or 20 button long kid gloves. Boys and Misses styles offered in various sizes and prices from 50 to 75 cents a pair.
An advertisement touts a large stock of Christmas handkerchiefs from various lands including England and Ireland. It lists children's and ladies handkerchiefs in boxes with prices from 10¢ to $2.00, highlighting embroidered and linen varieties and seasonal gift appeal.
Ad offers ladies handkerchiefs in boxes with several styles. Handkerchiefs include 10 cent hand embroidered sets, Fox brand Shamrock Lawn line, and Christnas Handster items priced from 39 cents to 2 dollars per box or each.
Advertisement notes high demand for silk hosiery with various options. Ladies and men's silk hose offered in multiple colors and prices from 39 cents to 2.50 dollars per box, including Onyx brand fast colors and pure thread silk. The copy promises the most complete hosiery department in North Alabama.
An early advertisement lists Huck and Damask towels priced from 19 cents to 1 dollar each. Turkish Bath Mate towels at 50 cents and Tic towels at 1 dollar each.
Severe lung complaints prompt use of Ballard’s Horehound Syrup with a free Herrick’s Red Pepper Plaster per dollar bottle. Ad claims Ballard’s Snow Liniment relieves rheumatic symptoms and restores strength, available at Owl Drug Co.
Brunswick Georgia December 2 The port will gain a large modern storage warehouse to handle bulk freight for fertilizer lime and similar heavy commodities. The facility will adjoin Tarle River docks and warehouses and attract vessels to Brunswick boosting export trade and interior distribution by rail and sea.
A small display features finely engraved cartles and metalwork. Visitors can view intricate lettering and craftsmanship showcased by regional artisans.
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