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Newspaper

Galveston Leader

Location

Galveston, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1909

Page

4

Dress Goods and Silks Holiday Specials Stack Up

One lot of fancy wool dress goods 36 inch wide at 39 cents and 52 inch black sicillian cloth at 44 cents. 44 and 46 inch all wool serges satin prunellas and ta ffetas priced from 95 cents to $1.25. Black dress goods for Xmas offered as gifts. New spring weaves priced 50 cents to $2. Specials on tussore silk 29 cents and 27 inch tasallo silk in 15 colors. Skinners 36 inch black silk taffeta sale 1.59. Black chiffon taffeta 1.19. Other silks from 95 cents to 1.85. Advancing spring showing.

Our Great Doll Department Price List Items

A catalog style list details prices for china and metal doll heads bisque heads kid body dolls dressed dolls and accessories including shoes stockings furs underwear gloves rubber shoes hats wigs smoking stands pedestals book racks desks dressers beds music rolls and other display furniture and cases with prices ranging from fractions of a dollar to several dollars.

Fancy Celluloid Goods Department Highlights Sale

Large assortment of card games from 5c to 50c and 0c. Wooden blocks, painting outfits, puzzle pictures, and a variety of games for all ages. Candy department features 1 pound Xmas design boxes and assorted chocolates with prices from 10c to 40c. Sunday school committees urged to review candies and prices before purchase.

Xmas Decor and Gift Goods Sale Catalog list

The advertisement details a Christmas sale with crepe paper 10 foot rolls at 5c and packs of six for 25c, holly and wrapping papers, red bells 1c to 25c, paper festoons 5c to 25c, fancy gift boxes 5c, paper flowers, tinsel, glass beads, tree ornaments, picture department gilt frames 10c, chromes and passe partout pictures, watercolors and artist supplies, and a children’s gift books section with prices from 5c to 50c plus Bible and dictionary gift books up to 2.50.

Algers

Big New York Fur Shipment Offers Weeklong Reductions

A New York buyer supplied a large fur shipment offered at special prices this week. Black French coney sets, Brook mink sets, Isabella fox sets and Black Foxes feature satin lining, heads and tails, with prices ranging from 8.59 to 50. Special post holiday discounts run until January 1, 1910 on fur coats of 27 to 50 inches including pony skins, Hudson seals, brook mink, sable, and near seal, all with a two year guarantee.

New York Isabella Fox

Hurrah For Christmas Holiday Specials Thrive At Store

Enthusiastic shoppers flood the store for Christmas specials as rivals note the largest holiday trade in the shop's history. Customers praise low and fair prices and spread the word to friends about Gigantic Thal man and Levi Holiday selections.

Thalman & Levi

Christmas Bar Gain Prompts Early Shopping Push

Retailers urge early purchases as festive bar deals spread across stores and online. Shoppers seek bargains on beverages and gifts while merchants spotlight seasonal savings and limited stock.

Basement Xmas postal cards sale list

Basem ent Xmas postal cards le or six for 5¢ Gas mantles 5c Fiber chair seats all sizes 10c Wash board 25c value 10c Pyrography outfits for Bf complete 10c Soldering set large siz Corn popper 9c Carpet tacks two packages 1c per dozen 5c Molding hooks two for le Raisins first quality Le Cocoanut shredded pound package 5c Nutmegs per dozen 5c Borax one pound can 15¢ value 10c Tee skates 70¢ Xmas candles per box three dozen 10c Alarm clock full nickeled 69c Pot cover holder wire 3c Asbestos mats metal bound 2c Salt box with stone or wooden lid 10¢ Paper napkins decorated per dosen le

Spring Waists Arrive In Time For Christmas Sales

A spring shipment offers silk waists in taffeta with cluster pleated fronts at 2.95 after value 5. Net waists feature lace medallion ribbons at 3.45 and 4.75. Linen and lingerie waists highlight embroidery, bishop sleeves, and low prices from 1.00 to 3.45 with children's kimonos and dressing sacques also discounted.

Rogers Bros 1847 Silverware and Brass Goods Notes

The advertisement markets Rogers Bros 1847 sterling silverware with pieces priced from 65 cents to 3.50 for sets of six. It lists tea spoons, knives and forks, butter knives, sugar spoons, cream labels, bouillon spoons, various specialty spoons, and a silver souvenir range. Also featured are brass goods including candlesticks and paper cutters priced up to 5 dollars.

Rogers Bros

China Glassware and Decor Selection at Bargain Prices

Display announces hand painted plates 25c to 3.00 Chamber sets 3.50 to 10.00 Cream and sugars 25c to 3.50 Jardinieres 10c to 2.50 Vases 5c to 25.00 Tumblers per set 9c to 3.00 Dinner sets toilet sets pitchers statuary bon bon dishes and more Includes a 10c section with china glassware shells metal and woodware Pyrography outfits 1.40 to 3.00 Pyrography points 0.90 to 1.00 Placcues 0.75 Seto themed jewel boxes bulbs and stamped brass outfits with instructions for projects.

Cut Glass and Lamp Department Sale Items

Cut glass tumblers priced from 50c to 1.25 with star cut and various shapes. Deep bowls and new cuts range 3.00 to 10.00. Lamps include brass-based models 0.50 to 10.00 and electroliers 3.50 to 30.00. Stationery and gift boxes priced from 0.25 to 1.50.

Toyland Offerings and Prices

A regional shop advertises a wide toy assortment from 10 cents to five dollars including rubber dolls wooden wagons iron trains air rifles and toy furniture. It highlights playskilled items like teddy bears eskimo dolls rocking horses and electric engines along with games puzzles and holiday gifts.

Outing fabrics and linens sale with mixed discounts

A historical sale listing offers dark and light outings, flannelettes, all wool and linen fabrics, sheeting, skirting, sateen, and napkins with varied prices. Items include mercerized table cloths, unbleached and bleached linens, toweling, huck towels, and Turkish wash rags available in multiple colors and sizes.

Carpet Department Headquarters Presents Christmas Gifts

Hundreds of quality articles offered as useful presents. See Wilton velvet fabric from 27 by 54 inches in floral and oriental patterns priced at 95 cents, Japanese fire screens with bamboo effects and embroidered panels at 1.75, 50 pairs of white cotton blankets at 12-4 size with Roman striped borders priced to fit Christmas gift budgets.

Notions For Ladies And Gents Accessories And More

Full line of umbrellas and gloves scarves mufflers and shawls. See pillow tops fancy goods and bags belts opera bags pocket books and jewelry. New neckwear ties and collars hosiery handkerchiefs underwear sweaters and mercerized squares. Perfumery toilet articles and presents offered.

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