14 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1912
Page
1
A promotional list of books for all ages and tastes suitable for Christmas gifts. Includes titles from Motor Girls and Racer Boys series, Faith Gartney works, classic novels, and reference volumes like dictionaries and atlases. Emphasizes gifting books for him her or yourself with a broad selection across eras and genres.
A brief ad lists holiday offerings for infants and toddlers. Items include Precious Baby Gifts, Dainty Toilet Articles, Wee Booters, Shoes, Unbreakable Playthings, Beautiful Caps, Sacques, Mittens, a charming variety of Coats for young children.
Describes dressing table scarfs and bureau scarfs with matching pillow shams and imitation filet net linens with scalloped edges. Notes designs to match and prices around 50 cents, highlighting other bedroom linens.
A local display features landscapes and colonial subjects in gentle color schemes. Framed in gilt and plain mahogany finish moulding, the selection offers a wide variety of subjects. Prices are said to suit every budget.
An ever happy solution of the gift problem gloves for all occasions. Men’s Kid Gloves for dress fur lined driving automobile gauntlets for motoring priced 1 to 3 1/2 dollars. Women’s dress Kid Gloves in black white steel tan brown black suede priced 1 to 1 1/2 dollars.
Christmas Eve rush to Santa Claus headquarters as parents seek gifts for children. Denton’s Toy Store advertises a wide array of toys including rocking horses, trains, blocks, books, dolls, drums, and more to spark festive cheer.
Housekeepers and brides-to-be are invited to a Gift Linens sale offering double satin Damask Table Cloths and Napkins in designs such as Chrysanthemums and stripes. Prices are below market figures with a wide range including 50c to 1.75 per yard and towels from 25c to 2.00.
An umbrella for all needs is advertised with a wide selection for men and women. Handles include horn and gunmetal options with etched silver caps and natural wood. Covers use union taffeta. Prices claimed to be exceedingly low for the quality.
An advertisement touts a distinctive neckwear line described as just a bit different from ordinary ties. The Flour-in-hand reversible end design is highlighted, offered at 25c and 50c to appeal to men who value unique style.
Bargains in Neglige shirts offered in pleated or plain bosom coat style with attached or detached cuffs. A large assortment of varied designs and sizes available. Headquarters for Eclipse shirts Lion and Double Triangle collars.
Men’s patent leather and kid uppers in new button and blucher designs. Over-gunmetal shade, sturdy construction for comfort and style. Priced from three to five dollars.
A fine line of Supenders suitable as gifts accompanies a range of durable men's half hose. The product collection emphasizes practical wear with quality construction and dependable materials for everyday use.
Full page listing of women's full length coats in black blue and mixed cloth, prices 12.50 to 18, plush deep collar coats at 18, serge and cheviot suits blue and black satin lined, plus girls and junior models with cheviots serges chinchillas and double faced cloths.
The article notes a growing disposition to buy practical gifts this season with more suit cases traveling bags and trunks sold. Demand is rising and the outlet claims better preparation than usual with suit cases and bags priced from 1.35 to 8.50 and trunks from 2.50 to 20. The piece emphasizes practical gift buying and increased inventory.
A report details how a clever scheme was foiled when a woman's perceptive insight exposed flaws in the plan. The account emphasizes wit and courage, highlighting the pivotal role of female discernment in uncovering the ruse.
A veteran detective recalls a case on counterfeit bill circulation, where an elderly man used small transactions to spread fakes. A vigilant shop clerk and a resourceful young woman shadowed suspects, leading to a coordinated police raid on a house with the counterfeit operation and tools. The narrative ends with the detective forming a partnership with the helpful assistant.
A soda water tank explosion in New Jersey last week left the owner severely injured. The incident prompted no broader moral lesson, reflecting the Plain Dealer’s blunt view on deterrence and sanitary creeds amid the loss.
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