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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1911
Page
12
Practical gift ideas focus on home comfort with linings linens blankets rugs curtains bed spreads sheets pillow cases dress goods silks underwear hosiery gloves china and glassware. Build a Christmas list around useful staple merchandise to enhance daily living.
A catalog style list presents gifts for men including neckwear shirts pajamas bath robes sweaters hosiery gloves mufflers jewelry stationery night shirts underwear ink stands paper knives shaving sets desk sets pocketbooks traveling bags collars cuffs cardigan coats and other grooming and travel items. The compilation emphasizes practical attire and personal items suitable for a broad range of tastes and occasions.
A car load of shirt waist and suit boxes arrives in matting covered and genuine cedar styles in all sizes. Special prices for speedy selling range from 4.50 to 25.00.
Attractive boxed stationery offered in one to three quires with matching envelopes at 25¢ 39¢ 35¢ 50¢ 75¢ and 1.00 per box. Initial designs include handsome letter styles 35¢ 40¢ and 50¢ engraving services for cards and invitations for social functions. 106 Visiting Cards and copper plate.
The busiest department in our store showcases lavish display of fancy work designs. Beautiful stamped pieces and materials for work ing. Finished pieces include table scarfs center pieces pillows pincushions. Includes cluny lace Battenberg drawn work Irish and Madeira hand embroidery and decorative novelties. Framed pictures priced from 25 cents to 10 dollars.
The advertisement highlights a holiday display of umbrellas with handles and covers promising good service. Prices range from 1.00 to 10.00 dollars with attractive styles and value at popular prices.
A list of baby essentials shows rattles flannel squares knits and soft shoes. Items include booties hosiery dolls powder boxes brushes combs powders and other must haves for infants.
A catalog style list presents gifts suited for girls including ribbons mittens jewelry dresses aprons toilet sets pictures perfumery pin cushions jewel boxes fancy work boxes neckwear purses beadwork sets manicure sets and decorative boxes and baskets for gift giving.
A list of items suited for women including furs coats suits dresses and accessories. Entries cover clothing textiles vanity items housewares and decorative bric a brac such as silk hosiery linens purses fans combs and calendars.
Kansas City Mo December 11 A juror Harry Waldron fled his hotel room during the second trial of Dr B Clarke Hyde for the murder of Col Thomas H Swope The escape halted weeks of court procedure Deputies pursued Waldron and prosecutors opened an investigation defense seeks juror control until found A possible mistrial hinges on Waldron's fate
In Fort Wayne the influx of letters backing La Follette meets only limited enthusiasm. One Republican said he would vote for Bryan rather than an imitation after reading W. L. Houser’s La Follette publicity campaign message from Washington.
Members of the former Bobolink social club, dissolved about fifteen years ago, plan a reunion this Sunday afternoon December 17 at 2 30 at W C Bur ee 130 Mee avenue in the cigar shop.
Terre Haute Indiana December reports Mayor Louis Gerhardt Chief of Police Daniel Fasig and City Engineer Robert Burns each fined 100 dollars plus costs for contempt of court. Judge Charles Fortune dissolved the restraining order blocking Burns from office, leaving matters to the appellate court as Roberts action heads to higher review.
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