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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
10
A catalog note from BOWMAN'S Third Floor lists fur gifts for Christmas. Taupe fox sets with scarf muff and head tail priced at 55.00, Kamhctaka brown fox sets 55.00, Gray fox 29.50, gray fox sets 45.00, scarfs and mutts 19.50 to 125.00, varieties include fox wolf beaver nutria raccoon kolinsky seal squirrel and mink.
A brief urging readers to give a Red Cross Membership for one dollar to a relative or friend. The card describes the donation supporting the organization and notes a button and tag will be given to every new member next week.
For Women Who Seek Gifts For Men advertisement lists heavy ribbed union suits fleece lined in all sizes 00 men’s hose high spliced heels double soles outing flannel pajamas wool top shirts and drawers Munsing wool and cotton union suits dress shirts sweaters and gloves with prices from 29c to $13.50 and accessories like garters suspenders belts and gloves. Bow Man’s main floor.
Exquisite beaded hand bags priced from $10 to $50 offer unique designs in Harrisburg. Fully covered with fine beads and featuring shell or metal frames, they present distinctive dress accessories and make appropriate gifts for women who value style. Bow Man's Main Floor.
A local advertisement highlights durable gloves in colors matching furs dresses and shoes. It lists white black tan navy blue champagne and more in one and two clasp gauntlets with prices from 1.95 to 4.59 plus related wash capes diving gloves and wool chamoisette options at Bowman’s Main Floor.
The Always Satisfactory Gift offers handkerchiefs in dainty lacey styles and reasonably priced sets. Frill edges,embroidered corners and initials available for men women and children from 10cm up to $2.00 at Bowman's Main Floor.
Households seek gifts of blankets and the store advertises white wool blankets with borders blue pink and white priced 15 to 39 dollars, part wool and plaid options 9 to 15 dollars, woolnap cotton varieties 2.75 to 8.50, auto robes 7.50 to 37.50, and fringe plaid blankets 7.50 to 15.00 at Bowman's Second Four.
Christmas hosiery from Bowman’s Main Floor promises quality. The store offers ladies thread silk stockings in various styles and prices from $2.50 to $4.50 including embroidered clocks and Italian silk options in black, white, and fancy shades.
Neckwear makes a practical gift for mother sister or friend. A new collar or cuff set renews an old dress. Vestees collars sets use georgette satin and pique materials priced from 50c to 5.95 each.
A holiday note suggests ribbons as ideal gifts for women and children. It highlights hair bow ribbons in lengths around 11 to 11.4 yards, Moire satin warp prints and plaids 5 to 7 inches wide priced 39 to 75 cents per bow. Bowman's Main Floor.
Fur trimmings can be used on coats dresses and suits to alter styles. White coney ermine for children coats and bonnets 75¢ to 2.50 per yard. black brown kit coney 75¢ to 6.00. nutria trimming yard 2.75 to 11.50. seal 1 to 2 inches wide 1.75 to 12.95. coney nutria seal collars 6.50 to 21.50. fur buttons 20c to 50c each. tailor braid 1/2 to 3 inches wide yard 0.15 to 1.00.
A selection of smart new models available in medium and large sizes. Satin hats trimmed with plumes and transparent brim hats with satin crowns. Small flower trimmed turbans priced at 7.50 8.50 9.50 10.00.
New fashion trend features red string beads offered in multiple styles and sizes from 50 cents to 2 dollars. The items appeal to shoppers seeking affordable jewelry options.
This department features one of the city’s largest and most complete luggage selections. Shop high class luggage built for holiday travel and long service, ideal gifts for relatives or friends. Visit Bow Man's Basement location.
A sales list from Bowman’s Second Floor features plain Sandwich Trays 50c to 5.00 and Fancy Fruit Baskets in colors and sizes 2.50 to 6.00. Jap Lunch Baskets 4.00 to 6.50. Sewing Baskets 0.75 to 10.50. Flower Jardineres 5.00 to 6.00. Sweet Grass Baskets 0.15 to 2.50.
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