This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1918
Page
10
Bowman’s moves its Drapery Department to the Fourth Floor to provide better display space for curtains draperies and upholstery materials along with cedar chests shirtwaist boxes and sewing machines as part of store improvements.
Beautiful gift linen advertised with affordable prices for luncheon sets, table cloths with napkins, guest towels, and linen patterns. Luncheon sets include linen cloth and matched napkins priced at 6.75. table cloths from 5.00. pure linen sets with napkins from 19.00. Huck towels 0.75 to 0.89 each. Bowman's stores promote these home linen items on the second floor.
A catalog note describes smart blouses in crepe georgette with embroidered dots and lace, white satin models with sailor collars, dainty cuffs and tucks, offered in white, flesh, maize, bisque and other shades. Prices start at $3.95 to $4.95 and up with a full line of tailored waists as well.
A Christmas assortment highlights practical leather gifts. Men’s collar boxes, military brush cases, coat hangers, and women’s jewel cases are offered alongside emergency cases, manicure sets, and writing portfolios with price ranges from $0.75 to $16.50. Located at Bowman’s Main Floor.
The home is nearest to the heart and you can surely touch the heart if you send a blanket or a comfortable. As handsome as they are practical, for even blankets and comfortables can be handsome. Our stocks are most complete now. All Wool Blankets, in plaid, blue and white, pink and white, plain white with assorted borders, also grays, $15.00 to $39.00 pair. Part Wool Blankets in a large selection of patterns in white, gray and plaids, double and single-bed sizes, $8.50 to $13.50 pair. Cotton and Wool Nap Blankets, in white, gray and tan, single and double-bed size, $2.75 to $9.00 pair. Comforts in a large selection of patterns, covered with silk, satin, cretonnes and silka lines, some with borders, others both sides alike, filled with down, wool and cotton, $2.98 to $20.00 each.
Explore the Art Section for Christmas remembrances including silk embroidery scrap baskets fern trays wood and sewing baskets fruit trays and Madeira embroidery. Start with a Luncheon Set and build piece by piece. A 12 inch round bread board with painted edge and matching knife handle completes practical gifts.
The store advertises a wide Christmas neckwear assortment including satin collars and sets, Georgette collars, and organdie collars priced from 50 cents to 12.50. It urges early selection to avoid depleted stocks and claims neckwear gives women added charm to any outfit.
A charming assortment of distinctive sweaters and angora scarf sets with matching caps. Fringe effects for women and misses, offered in beautiful color combinations. Prices begin at $4.95.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.