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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
7
The list suggests many thoughtful gifts for women including padded leather gift editions books, superb toilet sets, music rolls, dresser and manicure sets, gloves and handkerchief boxes, sterling novelties, jewel boxes, pocket books in new leathers, Lowney’s confectioneries, celluloid goods, and perfumes. Each item is presented as a suitable present with emphasis on practical and elegant choices.
The Douglass Palace Drug Store in Denton Maryland invites customers to a Christmas opening on December 10 1905 offering a wide holiday selection for ladies gentlemen and children with low and high priced gifts. A free drawing with every 1 purchase of holiday goods grants a chance to win a 10 dressing set valued at 10 00 to be awarded on December 31.
A store promotes men’s gifts combining usefulness and convenience. Cigar items smoking sets shaving sets collar and cuff boxes fountain pens books ink stands pocket books traveling sets playing cards and other practical presents are highlighted as suitable Christmas choices for male recipients.
This ad showcases a special collection of holiday perfumes praised for dainty scents and beautiful packaging. It promises an almost endless variety and invites customers to view any items they wish to see. Tailer Waters offers the best perfumes.
A fine assortment of hair and cloth brushes with strong bristles and varied backs offers a satisfying lasting present. Holiday stock is showcased with timely suggestions to help solve the problem of what to get for Xmas.
A holiday cigar advertisement notes numerous gift options for smokers. It promotes selecting cigars he will enjoy, available in boxes with prices ranging from 50 cents to 4 dollars 50. The compact offer emphasizes affordable varieties for holiday shopping.
Distinctive Presents boasts unusual and attractive gift goods gathered from many places. The shop promises hard to duplicate items and invites shoppers to come early to pick from the entire stock at the December 10, 1905 opening.
A local shop advertises a wide selection of Christmas cards suitable for many friends at home or afar. Cards are offered at various prices from a few cents upward, promising an inexpensive token of remembrance.
A store invites customers to visit and sample holiday stocks with no obligation to buy. The message promises ample stock to explore and hints to be gained from the offerings, urging a visit for potential shoppers.
A retailer promotes a broad holiday book selection for all ages. It highlights doubled stock from last year, latest popular novels, standard fiction and poetry, and titles for girls, boys, and children, claiming wide choice and price options.
A catalog blurb describing fountain pens as a busy person’s companion and a constant annoyance if poor. It guarantees the pens sold are first class with prices listed as $1, $1.50, £2.00, $2.50, and $3.00.
A sales pitch invites customers to call and have items delivered to their door for inspection with no obligation to buy. The advertiser emphasizes right goods, right price, and complete stock, promising convenience and flexibility.
Local shop highlights Whiting and Eaton-Hurlbert lines in stock. Prices are praised as favorable for home use and gifts, appealing to shoppers seeking quality boxed papers.
We present an elegant showing of ladies purses pocket books and card cases. The leathers are of fine quality and the designs are the latest and nobbiest. For a handsome pocket book or purse we have never seen one that will beat these offered at opening.
A local shop promotes Lowney's Famous Candy as the ideal gift, offering a complete holiday stock. Candies sold by the pound in plain boxes or in decorative packaging of any size to suit gift needs.
A fine line of hand painted china imported for sale includes salad dishes and bread plates. The dealer invites customers to view the collection in person to appreciate the quality and usefulness of the pieces.
A plain Staunton widower Parker Judd befriends two mysterious visitors who fish and dine with him while rumor of the president’s interest in his fishing grounds grows. A scheme to send three bronze turkeys to Washington leads to political burlesque, envy, and a humorous courtly ending.
A historical column argues for state involvement in marriage timelines, proposing a three year engagement to reduce impulsive unions. It discusses social structures, religious vocation, and educative aims for youths, urging stricter preparation and moral instruction for future spouses.
Satsuma Matsuki the Japanese juggler and acrobat faced a deadly theater fire while performing in Burlington. He kept the audience calm by balancing a table to music as flames rose from the right wing, then revealed he had lost his magician’s outfit to the blaze. The manager announced Matsuki’s bravery and collected over $1500 in donations from grateful patrons.
The steamship Korea reached San Francisco from the orient with a record raw silk consignment valued at $2,150,000. Three thousand five hundred ninety bales were sent east that same night amid dispatch concerns.
A quoted dialogue debates whether adverbial versus adjective forms affect meaning. A pedagogical friend says no real difference, while noting the paradox of charging a large fee for free legal advice and its impact on retention.
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