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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
14
A Muscatine store promotes its vast holiday stocks and extended hours as the Christmas season nears. It urges customers to buy now before half the items sell out, highlighting ample gift selections and varied price ranges across all departments.
Beautiful ribbons of various widths and colors are displayed for the holiday season. Shoppers are advised to purchase now to secure the best selection and prices.
A campaign of stylish one piece cloth and silk Princess gowns showcases colors black brown blue with values 12 to 16 dollars and silk jumper suits in blue brown green black and striped shades priced around 18 dollars. The collection highlights up to date designs and jaunty styling exclusive to these garments.
Exclusive models are shown with elaborate party and evening waists in silk net and linen. The department offers tailored waists in a range of styles and prices, presenting the acme of fit and finish. Each choice piece invites admiration and must be seen to be appreciated.
The department promotes attractive silk choices for dresses waists trimmings and linings. It highlights plain and fancy silks and emphasizes new patterns and up to date assortments for customers seeking modern weaving ideas.
A local furrier promotes furs as the height of elegance and distinction. The ad touts good value with a great reduction on all furs to speed sales this week in the West Room.
A feature on Christmas selling highlights new novelties in pocketbooks bags belts and related items. The piece emphasizes unprecedented value and broad opportunities for economical shopping this season.
Starting today shoppers can enjoy the Christmas season with a full spirit. Delaying gains nothing as hurried lists reduce joy. Early shopping offers a complete assortment and time to consider individual preferences for gifts.
A new display features dainty neckwear creations for the holiday season. The collection highlights refined designs and delicate detailing aimed at elevating festive attire.
A special holiday sale offers fine embroideries at almost half price. Shoppers are promised the best sale since Spring with deep discounts on featured pieces.
Advertises gents' fancy suspenders and hosiery as suitable holiday gifts. Describes stylish accessories and practical wear for the season, aiming at men shoppers seeking refined apparel options.
A list of Le Maires cosmetics and personal care products offered at reduced prices. Items include Jasmine Cream, Floral Complexion Powder, Rouge, Dandruff Cure, Lyros hair remover, Massage Cream, Violet Water, Sachet Powder, Hair Bleach, and Crystal Egg Shampoo with various sale prices noted in cents and dollars.
Lace curtains cover a wide range of quality and price with attractive lines and up to date designs. The store claims to provide the greatest values in the market and careful selection of styles for customers.
Readable ad copy notes comfort and appeal of robes and sacques for women. Highlights many designs suitable as Christmas gifts. Mentions West Room and suggests broad acceptance among shoppers seeking cozy home wear.
Display of dainty neckwear for Christmas gifts offered at low prices. The shop promises artistic styles and elaborate designs in festive styles for holiday shoppers.
This season presents great savings on blankets from 65 cent cotton pairs to 16 dollar full size all wool blankets. A large purchase enables exceptional values across all styles and qualities.
A dated promotion urges readers to buy Munsing Underwear at popular prices. The copy touts perfect fit and reliable satisfaction, presenting the product as a smart everyday choice for value and comfort.
Special offer on complete Munsing underwear range for children youths women and men. Prices start at $0.50 for some items and go up to $1.50 for others with emphasis on comfort fit and durability. We are sole agents for this line.
The firm claims the Grand Prize of the Franco-British Exposition of 1908 for its linen goods. The advertisement asserts top quality in table linens napkins doilies and lunch cloths as preferred by leading experts.
The store promotes ladies handkerchiefs cheaper than elsewhere by 25 to 33 percent with a wide range of patterns. It highlights pure linen, Swiss embroidered, Japanese silk, initial, and fancy work handkerchiefs plus centers and dainty new items to display this season.
Christmas hosiery for women and men is showcased in varied, elegant styles. The display highlights festive patterns, bright colors, and luxurious textures likely appealing to holiday shoppers seeking gifts or seasonal wear.
A grand exhibit showcases novelties for Christmas gifts including hair ornaments and naments of every description such as hat pins belts waist sets cuff pins and more.
A fine showing of new bed spreads for the holiday trade with plain fringed and cut corner styles. High value holiday selling promises on the second floor.
Handsome coats and exclusive garments offered at great reductions make ideal gifts. Wide selection in this department aims to attract rapid Xmas sales this week in the West Room.
A gallery note promotes a superb collection on the second floor featuring scarfs centerpieces and doilies as potential holiday gifts from the world of art.
New 1910 rugs arrive from leading mills doubling carpet and rug selections. Rugs in velvet Axminster Brussels tapestry and wool blends. linoleums and oil cloths in multiple sizes. Full line of straw and fibre mattings offered with competitive prices.
A local shop promotes its largest ever display of leather goods and handbags for Christmas. Prices are described as temptingly low and crafted for holiday buyers seeking quality and value.
Holiday dress fabrics advertised as all wool durable patterns from top manufacturers. Prices compare with cotton mixtures, with new colors and weaves for the season. Aimed at holiday shoppers seeking a dress pattern for Xmas.
Beautiful infancy supporters in many colors and styles are shown. The ad invites readers to come and see the new line, promising attractive options for holiday shopping.
The latest skirt styles offered at manufacturers' prices. Any woman would be delighted with a new skirt as a Xmas present. See these bargains.
An immense selection displays every weave and mesh in fashion. Designs are described as right up to the minute in style with popular ideas meeting prevailing fashions.
The season's preparations focus on stocking the best value Xmas petticoats. A remarkable collection with new colorings is shown in a splendid range at various prices. Many are close fitting. Petticoat Dept West Room.
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