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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1919
Page
6
The article argues that Kesppohl-Mosrenstecher's goods are best quality and that Christmas shoppers should seek gifts from the store, as wrapping from this shop is said to greatly enhance perceived value for recipients.
A local store display in Quincy astonished passers by with a surprising silk underwear collection. Shoppers marveled at the variety of fabrics and stylish designs, remarking on the clever ideas and craftsmanship evident in the displays.
An ad notes opportunities this week with lower prices due to earlier procurement. It promises garments are best in style, cut, and finish and invites customers to take advantage before further advances.
The Christmas Gifts of The Hour offers camisoles from 1 to 7.50 envelopes chemises from 2.95 to 20 gowns 3.50 to 25 underskirts 7.50 to 20 silk bloomers 3.50 to 7.50 and many novelties in chemiloon s and related garments. See these without delay.
Feature on handsome Angora brushed wool scarfs offered in various color combinations. Presents a warm welcome for Christmas morning with suggested assortments available but breaking soon.
A local shop advertises finely tailored shirts in percale madras and novelty crepe with French cuffs and endless color options. Customers are invited to come in tomorrow and choose from a broad assortment while it remains unbroken.
A rug section highlights fine 9x12 Tapestry rugs in floral and conventional patterns from $35, extra heavy 9x12 options at $39.50, genuine Axminster rugs at $45, and extra heavy Axminster pieces in blue gold mulberry and rose shades at $53. Ideal for bedrooms living rooms and parlors with city‑top values.
The silk section offers timely gift suggestions with silks for dresses and blouses. Choose enough for dress or blouse. let the recipient fashion the garment in her preferred style. Cheney silks for kimonos and dresses in full yard width, small figured designs, attractive color blends, priced at $2.75 a yard.
The store notes that the fur coats are especially beautiful this year with only 25 of the snappiest garments in stock. It highlights latest style tendencies and the finest pelts represented among current offerings.
Advertises a range of silk hosiery for men and women with prices from 50 cents to 2.50 and details on styles such as plated socks pure thread full fashioned and two tone novelty options along with Holly boxed gift presentation for women’s hose.
The HE section highlights a wide selection of Christmas handkerchiefs across sizes and styles. Women’s embroidered shamrock linen and novelty silk handkerchiefs are priced at 250, with pure linen colored options and more novelty silks at 350. Men’s satin border and hemstitched handkerchiefs appear at 350 and 50c respectively, plus a boxed Christmas set for children including a doll and picture book.
Posed as gift ideas from leather items including address books, bill folds, key ring holders, and travel sets. Prices range from 50c to 16.50 with selections in leather cases, jewel boxes, manicure sets, envelope purses, leather bags, and silk lined accessories. Timely options feature many colors, patterns, and sizes suitable for holiday gifting.
Handsome gifts may be selected from etched amber Jewel glassware sets. Glass water goblets in sets of six priced at 7.95. Ice ten glasses in sets of six also 7.95. Grape juice sets with jug and six glasses priced at 8.50. Gift Shop.
The HE Gift Shop offers Parisian ivory items including candle sticks at 2.95 per pair, dainty picture frames at 1, hand mirrors priced 4.95 and 5.75, and military brushes for men with ivory backs at 5 and 5.50 per set.
BE FEATURE describes complete auto kits in sizes from two to six passengers. Each waterproof case includes cups plates knives forks spoons food containers and all items needed to carry a lunch in a car. Prices range from 8 50 to 22 50.
A display of fine taffeta and satin hair bow ribbons in brocaded and figured patterns offered in popular colors from 50c to 1.50 a yard. Also available are fancy taffeta and satin ribbons for camisoles in striped and figured patterns, priced 50c to 1.00.
Warm and attractive sweaters make a fine gift for women and miss shoppers. Misses' fine wool belted sweaters in buff Pekin and buff combinations priced at $4.50. Men's fine wool belted sweaters in buff Pekin navy green and corn priced at $9.50.
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