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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1914
Page
2
A catalog offers several clocks with eight day movements and gong sounds. Options include an 12 inch mahogany cathedral clock at 83.95, an 11 3 4 inch parlor clock in brass at 88.95, a 10 1 2 inch tambour mahogany case at 5.95, and a 10 1 2 inch crystal clock with gold plated case at 14.75. All clocks strike on the hour and half hour.
Military sets feature a pair of excellent military hair brushes with satin lined cases. Value listed at $6, offered here for $4.75. Also available toilet sets with hand mirror hair brush and comb in satin lined case valued at $6, priced $4.98.
A large assortment of Parisian ivory combs nine inches long with thick stock is offered. Guaranteed not to break and sold in many stores at 1.50, special at Irvine's at 7Sc. Other ivory combs priced 25c, 35c, and 50c.
A fresh collection of bracelet watches targets young buyers with Elgin Waltham and Hempden brands. Priced at $9.00 $10.50 $12.50 and $14, the stylish timekeepers appeal to girls seeking classic accessories.
Hampden 000 size watches in 20 year gold filled cases with Elgin Waltham Hampden Illinois movements. Regular $16.50, special $10.25. Also 214 size 20 year gold filled with 7 or 17 jewels priced from $7.00 to $9.00. Guaranteed value and lasting timekeeping.
Advertising brief promotes sterling silver thimbles priced 35c 50c 60c and 1.00, suggesting a thoughtful inexpensive gift.
Charlie Raycroft pursues Peggy Raycroft’s umbrella through an April shower. A chance arrest leads to meeting Margaret Freeman and Peggy Van Horne, culminating in a wedding plan aided by the iconic blue umbrella.
Secretary Daniels told the House Naval Committee that Congress should appropriate a half million dollars for a federal projectile plant. He argued government ownership is needed to avoid exorbitant prices.
An unidentified man froze to death and Fred Wilson a street cleaner died from near zero temperatures gripping Kansas City for the past thirty six hours as cold wave continues.
In Cuba married women always retain their maiden names in addition to that of their husbands. This custom keeps individual family names visible in official records and social use within Cuban society.
A dense catalog of toilet sets combs brushes bar pins brooches and chains with prices in dollars and cents. Items include Parisian Ivory sets solid gold and gold filled pieces along with German Silver mesh bags and sterling silver match safes.
The excerpt notes many substances tested to preserve wood from decay, from smelter fumes to skimmed milk, with most proving ineffective. Coal tar creosote and zinc chloride emerge as the most widely used effective preservatives.
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