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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1910
Page
4
A local ad touts improved Xmas merchandise with gifts for men women and children. Shoppers are urged to buy early and visit mornings for best service, with delivery available on Xmas Eve if purchases are made now.
An unusual showing from Express presents a handsome fur collection this season. The display features Natural Mink White Iceland Fox Black Russian Lynx Silver Fox and more. Prices range from 15.00 to 19.50 with neck pieces 2.50 to 19.50.
Fashion notice for ladies long coats in black and colors, 48 to 56 inches long, made in current styles with popular fabrics. Prices range from 6.00 to 39.50 dollars.
The store highlights a wide selection of late modeled tailored suits with popular colors and high quality fabrics. Prices range from 15.00 to 45.00.
A large display of house dresses and kimonas features flowered and oriental silk kimonas priced from 5.00 to 19.50 and albatross house dresses in plain colors with lace and embroidery trimmed, priced 7.50 to 15.50.
An advertisement offers silk petticoats made from soft taffeta silks in many changeable and plain colors. Features a splendid assortment with prices ranging from five to ten dollars.
Hosiery described as ideal Christmas gifts with pure silk hose garter tops lisle feet black white and colors. Prices range 50 cents to 1.50 with bulk offers and silk lisle embroidered options plus cotton gauze hose 35 cents or three for a dollar.
Wide selection of women’s gloves priced from 50 cents to 3.50. La Perle real kid gloves with 3 clasps in white black and colors 1.50. Genuine French kid gloves up to 3.50. Driving gauntlets from 1.00 to 1.75.
An advertisement lists Hudnut toiletries and cosmetics including perfumes in various bottles and odors, face powders, toothpaste, skin cream, sachet powder, olive oil soap, toilet soap, and shampoo. Prices range from a few cents to a dollar, with multiple box and packaging styles highlighted.
Ladies purses in leather assortment. neckwear with jabots and bows. hose supporters. linen handkerchiefs plain and embroider ed. head scarfs in large collection. house slippers priced 50c to 1.75. Enthralling gift ideas with broad selection for holiday shoppers.
A local ad promotes suits and overcoats as ideal gifts for men. Prices range from $15.00 to $35.00 for suits and $12.50 to $25.00 for overcoats, suggesting long service and high customer satisfaction.
The list itemizes men’s gifts with prices across several categories: linen handkerchiefs, gloves, silk mufflers in black and gray, knitted mufflers, smoking jackets, lounging robes, sweater coats, waistcoats, and neckwear in holly boxes. Prices span from 25 cents to 7 50 dollars, indicating affordable to mid range options.
The Roswell boys department promotes practical gifts from clothing. It features Knickerbocker suits for ages 7 and up, overcoats for ages 4 to 16, gloves, ties, knitted mufflers, and coat sweaters with prices ranging from $0.50 to $12.50.
A brief nod to Kipling’s offering candy in beautiful boxes as Christmas gifts.
N M M I stages a big show on Monday December 19 drawing strong demand for reservations. Tickets are on sale at Daniel Drug Co with seats selling fast.
A mistaken call from central swapped east for west when the Roswell Seed Co. alarm went out at seven this morning. Fire crews searched East Fifth Street before learning the fire at 506 West Fifth Street, the Hackneys home, was a nonemergency caused by a wall pipe hole papered over without protection. residents put out the small blaze with a garden hose.
Listings advertise household goods sold at reasonable rates by H Dabbs at 2061%4 E 5th St, phone 426-L. Ends with call to list items and watch results.
The Hans Hanson Co orchestra provides crucial musical support for a drama at the Armory, heightening climax, sorrow, and comedy. The review praises the ensemble's intermissions and act transitions as magnificent. The performance is scheduled for December 21.
Miss Emma Anderson, longtime city resident and Baptist missionary, has moved her headquarters to Roswell after travels in the region. She spent several days here this week and departed last night on a southern trip, having recently returned from an extended visit in New Mexico.
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