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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1902
Page
3
A local advertiser promotes remaining cabinet photograph albums with discounted prices and urges shoppers to visit Main Street Independence for Christmas stock. The notice also highlights miscellaneous books toys dolls nuts candy fountain pens and other gifts and urges not to delay holiday purchases.
A dated note reports a large arrival of assorted candies including plain mixed, broker mixed, fine school chocolates, munchers, and the finest chocolates in the state. It mentions 240 lb of brownie chocolates and various French and candy bean mixes, signaling full readiness to meet any demand.
Advertisement touts all kinds of Nats at 20 cents per pound and a line of box candies described as the finest ever brought east. It claims direct import from the east with prices from Weents per box to a FA per box and urges seeing the large assortment newly in town.
Fountain Pen advertised as fully guaranteed and the best pen on the market. It writes smoothly and flows well, praised as a general beauty and the top choice for those valuing quality.
A fragment lists a variety of small goods such as a white broom a looking glass a letter two lead pencils pocket items ink a small book a pocket comb a baseball bat box a roll of crepe paper tissue sheets and miscellaneous desk supplies with prices noted in a barter style listing.
Immense pipe line offered with deep discounts on fine pipes and smoking sets. Highlights include a genuine Meersebaum priced at 4.75 now 4, a long stem brier with amber mouthpiece 5.55 now 3.75, another long stem similar model 4 now 9 75, with further reductions across the line.
Local grocery promotes a new crop selection of nuts including walnuts and almonds priced at 20 cents per pound. The offer highlights varied nut types available to shoppers.
A local shop touts a broad stock of copyrighted and other books for lending and sale. It advertises 20 cent editions with better 40 cent options and a range from 40 cents upward. Children’s books are available at nine cents and up.
Local toy list lists horn-like toys from five cents and whistling balloons for four cents. Items include flubber balls five cents toy guns drum sets and dishes. Also advertised are race cars tinkers barking dogs checkers dominoes and cracking nose games.
A large stock of new and late style ladies purses is offered at discounted prices. The dealer emphasizes immediate availability and urges customers to buy now while stocks last.
Store offers four Ping Pong sets at 1.95 each from 2.25 and two sets at 2.25 from 3.50. Limited quantities remain, presenting a chance to buy quality Ping Pong gear for less.
A brief catalog note highlights a dressing set priced from $325 in a French style, with plain mounting sets from $1.25 and up. Also advertised are manicure sets in ebony with various designs for holiday buyers.
A brief ad describes a line of hand painted celluloid items including handkerchief, collar, tie and jewelry boxes as well as spectacle boxes. Prices range from 25 to 50 cents, with emphasis on neat and attractive finishes across various box types.
Three pictures in fine frames with glass offered at marked down prices. One three by five foot frame priced at 6 is now 3. Two oblong shaped neckties with new design offered at regular 5 now 2.50. Only two available.
Box Stationery reports sold out of several lines and expects a new order this week. The firm previews a brand new line in varied shapes and colors, available at starting prices around four to six per box, with many other lines priced from 18 cents to 2 shillings 50. A package of four boxes is offered for 13 cents, claimed to be worth more.
One basketball available at a special price of two dollars if picked up promptly. Regular price three fifty. Only one ball remains.
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