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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
8
A Christmas gesture from R J Reynolds Tobacco Co to Times-Press editorial staff includes crystal humidor and Jimmy pipes with Prince Albert tobacco. A letter praises newspapers and invites the staff to enjoy a smoke when the wire carries the news. The gift aims to inspire and boost morale among the newsroom team.
A bear tracked by Dominic Dunn of Ridgewood slept on snow with a stone for a pillow. The imprint measured about 16 feet in length though the tale notes the creature was large. Hunters search woods between Ridgewood and Glen Wild for the animal as locals await updates. Also Goshen schools announce December 18 holiday break with Christmas programs and return January 4.
A festive catalog lists specials for gifts and attire with items like socks suspenders shirts sweaters and mufflers. It highlights brands and price ranges from $1 to $35 and features blankets traveling bags trunks and pajamas with diverse fabrics including silk linen and suede.
Alexander Smith auction features a large consignment of Axminster and Wilton rugs in all sizes from 18x36 inches to 9x12 feet. Prices range from $1.10 to $25 for rugs and include accessories like hosiery, handbags, linens, and novelty gifts, promoted as ideal Christmas presents. The sale emphasizes unusual discounts and a complete assortment for shoppers.
The Tompkins Store features a large handkerchief booth with Irish and Scotch linen and lawn pieces worth 3000 dollars. Ladies and men's kerchiefs range from 5 to 50 cents for various fabrics, plus embroidered designs for children. Purchases over a dollar are placed in a holly decorated box.
Five hundred pens offered at 98 cents each, featuring silver filigree, half gold mounts, gold banded and inlaid pearl. Regularly $2 to $3 pens marked as a lot only. each pen carries the manufacturer's guarantee covering everything except loss and breakage in shipping.
Advertises a large assortment of white ivory gift items including combs brushes mirrors and dresser trays with prices from 25 cents to 10 dollars. Highlights jewelry boxes soap boxes hair receivers and powder boxes dresser clocks clothing and hat brushes nail buffers and files picture frames and complete dresser sets with customizable options.
A catalog of assorted accessories including lingerie pins bead chains LaVallieres bracelets baby pins tie pins cuff links sterling short tail files earrings and vanity case pins. Prices range from 9c to 69c per item with buttons hooks and spikes priced up to 50c and larger items from 25c to 3.98.
Turkish bath mats priced at 75c and 980 with Turkish towels to match. Bee Snow White bed spreads from $1.25 to $3.80. Rugs in multiple varieties with lace curtains 75c to $10 per pair. Table linens, sofa pillows, table scarfs, and centerpieces offered in a broad art department assortment at moderate prices.
The toy world in the basement delights children with dolls, doll carriages, teddy bears, sleds, roller skates, wind up engines, drums, tops, and games. The store basement rings with laughter as kids explore and discover new wonders, a Santa display beckoning families.
Sussex New Jersey notices winter break for the local school and pub. The community reports church groups meeting and plans for evangelistic services. Family misfortunes include a serious burn accident and blood poisoning, with residents traveling for work and education. A Christmas cantata and cantata rehearsals mix with social events at the Baptist Church as townsfolk share updates on moves, visitors, and local accommodations.
Washington reports a cruiser to the canal in response to Governor Goethe request for enforcement. Secretary Daniel announced a likely transfer of a ship, possibly the Tacoma, to Panama. The note mentions enforcement amid tension and mentions a deputy action.
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