20 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1912
Page
1
A bold catalog-like display touts smart spring suits in varied weaves and colors. It highlights conservative to pronounced styles, two and three piece outfits, and youth sizes 14 to 18 with prices from 10 to 25 dollars and descriptions of trims, linings, and fits.
The ad highlights an extensive selection of boys spring suits priced from 2.95 to 9.50 with two and three button double-breasted coats, knickerbocker pants, peg tops, and rich wool blends in tan brown gray and blue. Featured are dark blue serge options, cheviots, and diagonal worsted fabrics in 7 to 18 and 9 to 17 sizes.
A magnificent line of Ladies' Oxfords and Pumps features Eclipse and new Colonial models. Styles include one and two strap options or strapless, plus the Bunny Hug Pump in Russia calf patent colt gunmetal vid kid white buck soft suede silk cloth and white canvas. Heels optional high medium or low with guaranteed welted soles.
Ad touts new spring boy and youth shoes in patent colt and gunmetal calf with welted sole. Describes button and blucher styles, solid leather soles, and long wear. Priced at two dollars for various grades and toe heights.
A catalog style note advertising men’s neckwear priced at 25 to 50 cents and from 1 to 1.25 dollars. Highlights include knitted scarfs in plain colors and fancy stripes, with a wide selection of styles and colorings and exceptional quality at these prices.
A local ad promotes rubberized raincoats as spring necessities with new models and guaranteed coats priced from five to fifteen dollars. Shoppers are invited to view the selection and ask to see them.
Advertises pure thread silk black hose at 75c to 1.25, Lisle thread and silk lisle hose with garter tops, three pairs for 1.00, 35c a pair. Extra fine German lisle thread Hermsdorf black at 50c, misses silk-lisle hose in black tan white at 25c, and children's ribbed cotton hose with back seams at 25c.
Many travelers know how the journey feels when luggage is shabby and crowded. The store proclaims a great new line of trunks and suitcases that are strong light compact and full of convenient features. These cases promise to improve every trip with easy packing and ample space.
Fiber bound linen lined trunk with brass trimming locking hardware and multiple trays. Extra fine russet leather hand bag with English shape and French edges. Genuine cow-hide suitcase with brass trimmings and muslin lining. 24 inch case priced to sell.
Fashion endorses silk for warm weather with tub silks wash fabrics and fancy wash silks for women and heavier silk shirtings for all. Colors are fast and designs exclusive with many color combos. Prices span 50c to 85c a yard for tub silks, 2 a yard for double-width French faconne foulards.
Corsets for women feature latest style elements at bargain prices from Nemo and R G Corset Co and distributed by thousands yearly. Prices range from 50c to 3.50 with options like High School Corsets in batiste sizes 18 to 25 at 1 to 3. Ferris Waists for women, young girls and children come in various materials from 50c to 1.
A catalog-style list describes fabrics and lace goods with prices. Venise Allovers in cream white and ecru range from $1 to $3 a yard. 27 Inch Embroidery Flouncing offers dainty patterns 50 cents to $2. Allover Embroideries in open and eyelet work run $1 to $1.50. Smaller baby patterns on fine nainsook offered at 50 cents to $3.25.
Fashionable fabrics for women's tailored spring garments arrive in wanted weights. Leather brown navy black and cream options range 36 to 56 inches. Storm Serge is sponged shrunk and sport-proof at 54 inches wide priced $1.25 per yard. Cream Suitings measure full 56 inches wide with cream tones priced $1 to $1.25 per yard.
Bob Folsom, a cynical boarder, fixates on Miss Lane after a prank with Snowball backfires. He mistakes her as Aunt Cleopatra, then discovers the beautiful Miss Lane and falls for her, realizing his dream woman is the cat’s owner named Kitty.
Dobbleigh, a confirmed borrower, kept Whibley’s umbrella for nearly a year. Whibley sighed over reclaiming it as Lichenlooper suggested a messenger be sent with a polite note asking to borrow the umbrella for a couple of days.
A mourner recalls a street meeting where a friend asked if a motorcar accident occurred. The reply reveals the incident involved a man who could not take a joke, leaving both observers somber and puzzled.
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