Pension Increase Proposed for Civil War Widow
Congressman Franklin Menges of York introduces a bill in the house to raise Louisa E. Miller of Littlestown from $30 to $50 monthly. Miller, widow of James Miller who served in Company D of the 87th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, married after his service and lacks general eligibility for an increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Menges
York
House of Representatives
Louisa E. Miller
Littlestown
James Miller
Ment Pennnsylvania Volunteer Infantry
MiNer
The Birth of Jesus and the Shepherds’ Message
Luke 2 1 20 recounts Mary and Joseph’s Bethlehem birth foretold by Micah and Gabriel. The shepherds hear the angels declare good news and visit the Christ child, then testify and praise God for the gospel’s dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Micah
Bethlehem
Galilee
Mary
Joseph
Gabriel
Archangel
Nazareth
Messiah
Lord
Christ
Moses
Gideon
Amos
Washa
Satan
God
For every trial God sends He gives grace to bear it
In Evangelical Tidings the writer reflects that much mental suffering grows from the imagination of trials that might come rather than from actual events. The piece urges reliance on divine grace to endure what tests the believer may face.
Gettysburg Mutual Fire Insurance elects directors meeting
Notice states annual policyholders meeting to elect 7 to 15 directors for the ensuing year and transact other business. It will be held January 9 1928 at 10 AM at the office of John D. Keith Esq in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Secretary W E Kapp signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg Mutual Fire Insurance Company
John D. Keith
Gettysburg
W. E. Kapp
Sec
Special Christmas Department Draws Shoppers Center Stage
We gathered all the special gift items together in the center of the first floor and urge visitors not to miss this Christmas department. The message emphasizes the store’s holiday display and invitation to browse.
Gloves Offer Latest Kid and Fabric Selections
A store promotes new gloves in kid and fabric varieties, noting most items are imported and marketed as the latest fashion.
Latest Scarves Attract Gift Seekers Across Town
Shoppers flock to stores for the newest scarves praised for beauty and high demand. Retailers report strong sales as holiday gifting accelerates, with vibrant patterns and luxe fabrics drawing attention from customers.
Garter Gift Set Boxes Include Accessories
Every garter combination is boxed for gift giving and includes handkerchiefs powder puffs and perfume in a neatly arranged set suitable for gifting.
Flowers the Newest Gift For Stockings and Remembrance
A brief note highlights the newest flower items as gifts suitable for stocking adornment or commemoration. The description emphasizes their freshness and appropriateness as a small, thoughtful present.
Jewelry department offers clever gift ideas
A savvy department highlights many small conceits that solve common gift problems. The guide presents practical jewelry choices and clever ways to please recipients with thoughtful, affordable pieces.
Hudnut’s Versatile Aids Offer Wide Range of Uses
The item outlines Hudnut products and other options described as suitable for many purposes. It presents a variety of ideas aimed at filling specific needs with practical solutions and potential applications.
DOLLS Vanta Babies on the Market Today
The advertisement claims Vanta Babies are the most beautiful dolls with genuine undergarments and capable of talking and sleeping. They are priced from 2.25 to 5.76 dollars and marketed as suitable for any baby.
Bye-Lo Dolls Sell in Two Sizes at $2.50 and $3.50
The ad promotes Bye-Lo Dolls in two sizes. The dolls are described as close in appearance to a newborn baby and are beautifully dressed. Prices listed are $2.50 and $3.50.
Dolls Return Brighten Holiday List For Little Ones
Other dolls priced from 50 cents and up entice shoppers. Iuddie and Rollie animals reappear this year, drawing attention for gift lists. Families with young children are encouraged not to overlook this group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iuddie
Rollie Animals
Handkerchiefs for all ages in varied styles
A large display of handkerchiefs is described with options for remembrance gifts and thoughtful extras. Colored linens, hand embroidered pieces, lace trim hankies cover men women and children, offering many patterns and sizes for all ages.
Gift hosiery and underwear ideas from Kayser and Granite
The ad promotes Kayser and Granite hosiery in all shades and weights. It highlights silk and cotton options boxed as gifts, emphasizes shimmery silk underwear, and recommends practical knit underwear with Munsingwear as a preferred gift.
Gifts For Baby This Christmas
A short note urges including baby in gift lists for the holiday season. It highlights useful items and small extras that will delight newborns and their families during the first Christmas together.
Knit Wear Display for Children Offers Various Sets
A display of knit wear for children features complete knit sets sweaters caps loggins and infant sacques and caps suitable for babies from tiny infants upward.
Practical Mother’s Day Gift Box for Baby Items
A ready set of useful baby items like pins jiffy pants bibs and more is offered as practical gifts for mothers. The suggestion is to create a box containing these essentials for convenient gifting.
Novel Ideas Novel Ideas in Baby Design Display
Designers showcase a parade of baby items praised for clever style. Includes Coach Strap Sets Rattles Ivory Comb and Brush Sets Robe Clasps Silk Bootles Jiffy Pants Sets.
Gifting Rugs For The Home At Special Spring Sale
The ad promotes home gift ideas centered on rugs with special sale prices on room sized and small rugs. It urges early purchases to clear inventory for spring and highlights rugs as ideal gifts for wives and homes.
Modern Damask Linens For Christmas Morning Sets
Linen Damask is the first thought of any housewife when she thinks of the modern table beautiful. We offer many beautiful patterns with napkins to match in both the piece goods and the pattern cloth. All boxed to suit you and ready for Christmas morning. Luncheon cloths come in for their share of importance. A gift list will always contain someone that will appreciate a luncheon cloth. Another table thought is a complete set of everything in damask for everyday use. Highly mercerized damasks are here for your selection in beautiful patterns. The things now in use are bound to wear out, and what housewife is there that would not appreciate these items for daily use.
Blankets Offered as Ideal Christmas Gifts
A Christmas appeal highlights a wide blanket selection from all wool to cottons. The copy claims shoppers will feel safer with extra blankets in the cedar chest and notes prices follow fall market lows rather than current quotes.
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Acousticon
H. H. Rosser
Optometrist
W. Philadelphia St
York, Pa
York and
Adams Counties
Panatrope
THE
Regal CO
W. Market St
York, Penna
Aladdin Mantle
J. C. Peters
East Berlin
Archie K. May
Philadelphia St
United States
Adams County
OUR Christmas Club
Rev. P. BG. Fitzwater
D.D
Dean Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Earth
Christmas Gift Headquarters
Vanta Babies
Wales
Kayser
Kentucky
Jiffy Pants
Esmond
W. Weaver & Son
Dry Goods Department Store
PENNA
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