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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1918
Page
12
A multi level store showcases six large floors of gift ideas with thousands of articles for Christmas shopping. The description emphasizes time saving and wide selection from world markets at advantageous prices, highlighting quality merchandise for lasting value.
Gloves from Centemeri & Co. to Perrin & Cie and Kayser among many brands. Perfumes, toilet articles, mirrors, brushes, atomizers and tourist cases. Umbrellas for men women and children. Shirts ties scarves bathrobes sweaters belts collars hosiery. Ribbons lingerie bows camisoles frames rings and cases. Jewelry pins earrings cuff links vanity cases clocks photo frames. Embroidered flannel neckwear fur collars Windsor ties greeting cards. Dress patterns wash and woolen goods shoes leather goods pocketbooks and bags. Handkerchiefs in varied designs.
The article lists a wide range of items on the second floor including knit slippers, napkin holders, scarf embroidery, filet lace sets, showering textiles, white goods like towel sets and satin bed spreads, undermuslins by Julius Kayser, nightwear, children's coats and bathrobes, baby apparel, and domestic department items such as blankets, comforts, and corsets with hair ornaments.
Third Floor Suggestions Apparel headlines a complete gift collection including furs from reliable makers, dresses, suits, winter coats, skirts, petticoats, bathrobes, kimonos, Georgette blouses, beaded embroidery, high grade blouses, sweaters, scarf sets, skating caps, and hats in a Millinery Department offering.
A retailer explains its policy of a shorter workday by closing Saturdays at six and staying closed every evening before Christmas, reflecting its belief in balanced staffing and earlier closing hours.
The four floor suggestions highlight rugs as a room’s beauty core with a wide assortment of domestic and imported weaves. Framed carbon Japanese photo gravure and embroidered artress adorn walls. Gold mahogany framing and special price offers on drapery fabrics complete the home fashion display. Red cedar chests in plain or brass bound designs are marketed as desirable gifts.
Bowman's Fifth Floor showcases fine and medium grade furniture for homes in Harrisburg. Browse davenport sets, dining rooms, tables, lamps, clocks, and both sewing and work cabinets. The Aeolian Vocalion phonograph with tone control is available with delivery before Christmas and easy payment terms.
A wide array of holiday ideas for children and travelers features lead soldiers, dolls, toy trains, playsets, and mechanical toys plus kitchen ware and furniture items. The China Department showcases electric lamps and dinner sets while the Luggage Department promotes trunks and travel gear under the Bowman standard.
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