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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
8
Holiday sale ad promoting silk waist lengths and novelty fabrics at discount prices. Includes 36 inch Messaline Silk 85c, 52 inch all wool Sicilian 44c, 38 inch Shepherd Checks 39c, and other textiles plus toys, books, Bibles, and holiday gift items. Kokomo store emphasizes economy and shopping convenience for Christmas gifts.
A local store advertises a Christmas display with attractively priced holiday goods. Dolls, doll accessories, toys, Teddy bears, lamps, electrolieres, brass candlesticks, shaving mirrors, dinner sets and statuary are offered at low prices, inviting shoppers to visit tomorrow.
A holiday sale lists varied linens and home goods with wide price ranges. Table cloths, napkins, towels, bedspreads, Huck towels, Billow prints, ginghams, shirtings, waistings, poplin, and velvets are advertised alongside umbrellas, gloves, shawls, scarfs, curtains, and rugs.
Next week the store will open evenings until Christmas to encourage early shopping. The advices urges shoppers to buy early, noting wiser women complete holiday shopping in daylight for greater pleasure. Join the growing number embracing this plan.
An elderly woman offers humorous guidance to a couple about buying furniture. She argues square tables suit small rooms and two visitors, while a larger table may be awkward for more guests, reflecting a practical, if witty, household lesson.
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