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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
4
A partial index of gift merchandise assembled for Christmas shoppers. It highlights a broad range of items with extensive stocks and new lower price levels across every section. The text emphasizes practical gift ideas and value under the store's Christmas offerings.
Black floor lamps with inlaid designs and hand painted linen parchment shades priced at 30.00, originally 40.00. Items feature decorative art style and value.
Gift ideas for bedrooms include wool blankets and comforters offered at savings. Choose among extra heavy blankets in tan or blue with options noted in early price ranges and color choices.
The annex on Walnut Street displays a range of Christmas slippers for men women and children. Prices span from 1.00 to 2.99 with styles including Féit Opera Everett and padded Comfy leather soles in felt quilted and Boudoir options.
Advertises silk shirtings 3 yard lengths with 150 patterns priced from 3.9 yards to 12. Special offer on fur cloth scarfs silk lined in browns mole and blacks at 7.50 to 12.00. Wash satin 54 inch all silk at 1.59 from 2.50. 36 inch storm serges and other wool fabrics discounted to 0.79 to 1.79 with various shades and patterns for dresses and skirts.
A catalog style summary lists Kayser Van Raalte Pure Thread Silk Hose with silk tops in Christmas boxes, prices 3.50 to 4.50. Philadelphia Maid Pure Thread Silk Hose with full fashion and silk garter tops, black white cordovan sizes. Topsy Hose in pard silk with high spliced heels and double soles in black white brown navy. Mercerized Lisle Hose in black white brown with double sole and heels. Imported Wool Sport Hose in English ribbed with silk clocking, striped and jacquard effects 3.50 to 6.50. Buster Brown Hose for children in black ribbed sizes 59e. Mee’s Imported Wool Sport Hose in blue brown green and brown mixed sold in all sizes 1.00 to 2D.
A local ad promotes a complete assortment of silverware as gifts noting attractive prices and urging immediate purchase for gifting occasions. The message emphasizes pan 1847 tand community Svenware branding.
An advertisement lists women’s gloves in gray brown silk wool and fur lining at 3.75, 6.00 and 7.150. Men’s gauntlet driving gloves priced at 3.75 and 7.50.
Choy seants in sizes 20x45 20x55 6 00 7.00 and 3.75 ARAN EE Abe Sabdet ads mendid-one scene nems runton o 6 Cluny Doilies sizes 6 10 12 to 36 inches. Prices 50c 1.00 1.15 5.00 8.50 15.00. Filet Sears and Squares with linen centers priced 75c 1.25 2.25 8.50 to 8.95.
Linen and textile sale listing shows Mercerized Damask tablecloths at 2.50 grade for 72 inch, napkins and table linens priced per yard, satin finish bed spreads 4.98 to 7.25, crochet spreads 2.75, embroidered pillow cases 2.00 per pair, Turkish towels 0.89 to 0.98, and hand woven table mats set of four in box.
A vintage catalog note describes a large selection of women's lingerie and nightwear. Crepe de Chine nightgowns, envelope chemises, bloomers, and satin vests are offered in multiple prices. Also advertised are wool sweaters and delicate gowns with trims, in several colors and sizes.
Colored organza tuxedo collars and cuffs trimmed with Val lace and hand embroidered. Sets include collar cuff and vest in colored barred French organdy. Prices listed at $1.95 for collar cuff and vest, and $3.50 for a larger set.
Containing large bottle of toilet water bottle of perfume face powder and rouge packed in a red box special 1 50 HUDNUTS VIOLET SET and Gardenia Set with toilet water talcum and soap 1 89 HUDNUTS DU BARRY SET large bottle du barry perfume toilet water and face powder special 8 75 sere te we 4 95.
Advertises discounts on Kayser and Carter's underwear items in various styles. Mentions silk wool mercerized wool and cotton options, including union suits with silk tops, band tops, pink and white colors, with values and sale prices such as $4.50 to $3.60 and $3.00 to $2.40. Includes sizes and color notes.
An umbrella is presented as a versatile gift for all ages. Men's selections range from 2.25 to 15.00 dollars with mid tier options at 3.50 and 5.00. Women’s choices include 2.75, 6.00, 8.50 and higher end 18.50 to 19.00.
Boxed handkerchiefs for women feature delicate embroidery corners in colored threads. Each pretty box contains 5 by 6 inch pieces with lace and refined detailing, offered at 19 cents per box.
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