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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1912
Page
3
Santa Claus will deliver the right gifts this season with a holiday stock described as the most complete in town. Dolls, doll go carts, sleighs, drums, and manicur e toilet sets are offered from 1c to $1.75, with prices spanning 25c to $1.75 for various items.
A nostalgic verse describes Santa Claus arriving as reindeer prance through snow and bells ring. It notes evergreen trees, stockings hung in a row, and children ready for sleep awaiting Santa's arrival.
Full line of bedroom furniture rockers dining tables chairs sideboards chiffoniers dressers iron beds springs mattresses all at cost for cash for 10 days only J W Baker Corner Main and Bank streets Courteous treatment prompt delivery and your trade appreciated S E Kelly Co 121 Wilson Bros shirts United Clothes Stores
A Christmas poem contrasts jolly and solemn times with the Star and the first Christmas gift. It speaks to the gift given for all humanity and notes that Christmas can last beyond the season for those who love a child.
An old advertisement by Greenwade offers hog killing and rendering services. It markets a modern slaughterhouse, strict sanitation, sausage production, and invites customers to call 100 or 22 41 for service.
John Robinson & Co. advertises a free quadruple plate drinking cup valued at $1 with every $5 purchase, inviting customers to collect the gift on each qualifying transaction.
Mrs Oldham Greenes fine homemade candies advertised for sale at W S Lloyds drug store. 23 21 United Clo Stores feature Christmas goods and seasonal items.
Poised lines recall a winter scene with quiet snow and approaching voices. The verse contrasts drear winds with the arrival of Christ and the promise of mirth and gladness.
Local ads promote a broad Christmas selection including fine cigars, jewelry, cut glass, briar pipes, and toys at central Kentucky shop Jones’. Vanarsdell's offers dressed turkeys and early order pickup. Laura Jean Libbey suggests giving kisses as gifts if possible. Cigars priced from $1 to $4. Fred G. Morris.
A Christmas message from Susie M. Best urges forgiveness and unity. She calls on “good people” to give of their plenty and be brothers in Godlike amitie, sharing grace and cheer across farre and nears.
Local confectioner Miss Holladay offers boxed candies in 1 3 4 and 5 pound sizes claiming none better. Patrons can choose assorted flavors and gift options.
A festive retail notice promotes a wide line of fireworks and festive goods at The Fair and United Clo. Stores. It emphasizes hospitality charity and seasonal shopping with a quote about living by deeds and heart-throbs.
The text counsels modesty and frugal living to avoid overreaching. It warns that spreading resources too thin deceives family and friends and leads to greater pressure and loss of happiness.
The store announces holiday order fill for Christmas delivery as shoppers line up for jewelry selections and gift ideas from Jones' Jewelry Store.
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