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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
6
A local store advertises a wide toy lot with pocket books muffs dolls carts rubber toys and more priced from 10¢ to 150 dollars. Shoppers can find pianos air rifles sleds skates rocking horses and building blocks among a large assortment of novelties.
An assortment of pyrography items and brass placques priced from 5c to 75c. Complete outfits range 1.65 to 3.00 with jewel boxes collar boxes toothpick holders and glassware also offered. Decorated water and win electraliers priced 3.50 to 30. Stationery sets and holly decorated paper envelopes available up to 1 in boxes.
Rogers Bros 1847 cutlery sets include tea spoons six packs for 1.25 and knives and forks six packs for 3.50 Berry and sugar spoons priced 1.35 and 0.05 respectively Silver plated items range from 0.25 to 5.00 with fern dishes candlesticks and toilet sets included Candies claim largest city assortment 10 cents per pound while chocolates and candy boxes are also advertised Sunday school committees urged to review prices before purchasing
The advertisement touts Every Piece backed by the Thulman and Levi guarantee promising right or cheerful money return. It lists a French Coney set with pillow muff and matching accessories for 3.45 and a Brook Mink set with heads and zaza scarf for 6.45 per set.
Classified item listing for a white angora set match per set 98c a chinchilla cone card trimmed scarf natural musera and ornament trimmed fan special per set 3 45 dollars.
A fragment notes handkerchiefs as a dainty gift, mentions artists and eco themes, and hints at a surplus of metal and cooking context. The wording is obscure but suggests a small item feature in a decorative or craft setting.
Christmas packages of handkerchiefs offered at a fixed 25 cent price. Boxes described as neat and neatly boxed, suggesting gift presentation and bargain pricing for holiday shoppers.
A catalog style piece notes modern skill has driven down prices on china and glassware. Decorated cups and saucers range from 10c to 2 dollars, plates 10c to 8 dollars, salad bowls 10c to 3 dollars, berry sets 50c to 5 dollars. It also lists hair receivers, powder puffs, and numerous tea ware and decorative items, with many items shown as available in varied forms and finishes.
A catalog of linens and napkins with prices on bleached and mercerized table cloths two yard damask patterns plain hemstitched towels and bed spreads. Notable deals include 2 yard damask at 95c to 1.19 and bed spreads from 89c to 1.95 with fringe options.
A lively exhibition titled Monster Doll and Toy Fair showcases toy novelties and dolls designed to delight children. The event promises a range of charming and clever creations likely to attract families and collectors alike.
A catalog of fabric specials lists 38 inch all wool serge at 39c, 52 inch all wool Sicilian cloth in black and colors at 39c, chiffon broadcloth at 1.59, dress patterns priced up to 3.50 per yard, tussah silks at 29c, and 36 inch silk peau de soie and cashmere de soie with substantial markdowns.
Glorious Thulman & Levi presents a Christmas sale with coats suits and dresses priced far below value. 45 to 54 inch coats are 12.45 to 16.75, tailored suits range 18.75 to 30, princess dresses from 8.98, all featuring satin linings and fine fabrics with a store display emphasis.
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