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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1917
Page
6
Broad display of aprons for every role from maid to nurse with assorted styles. Prices range from 39 cents to 3 dollars and 50 cents. Found on the second floor alongside gloves cravats handkerchiefs and silk hose in varied patterns.
Advertises a selection of cedar chests trunks skirt boxes and matting boxes with special upcoming sale prices. Features 40 inch cedar chests at 11.63 dollars, skirt boxes 42 inches by 12 inches at 16 dollars, trunks 16x16 inches at 25 dollars, and related cedar items with various sizes and finishes. Also lists mint color covered boxes and additional matting and accessory boxes with prices around 2.50 to 5.00 dollars.
Handkerchiefs in Boxes First and last air the list of Christmas gifts because they are so acceptable. The Jaske Store's handkerchief stocks this year offer thousands of gift suggestions, with prices from 29¢ to 1.69 per box. Elaborate embroideries and satinette boxes highlighted, with options in white and colored corners. Section D Street Elnard.
Brief price facts show women’s silk and lace camisoles in Christmas gift boxes at 2.25 and 1.48, washable silk chemises from 2.08 to 5.05, hand made gowns up to 8.60, and warm flanissette gowns from 2.00 to 2.50, all described as finely made and generously cut.
The Joske Store offers a wide range of slippers for men and women with many styles and sizes. Women’s felt Joliets in multiple colors and leather trim, men’s slippers in soft tan or black, and comfy felt options with padded heels are priced from 1.75 to 3.00 dollars per pair.
Modern desk sets offered include Hurd's Regimental Buff 24 sheets with 24 envelopes and detkel edges for 1.00 to 2.00, Phantom Parchment with monogram triangle, Holland Linen Bund 26 sheets for foreign correspondence at 0.65, and Old Rose line with rose tissue lining in a 24/24 box.
Books Always Acceptable offers illustrated holiday editions and gift books from Twain Sweeter Wyeth and Stella Perry. Boy and Girl titles, six for one dollar, Bible and prayer books, plus gift subscriptions available. Floor six department store.
A catalog-like listing offers practical remembrances for men including Brass Smoking Sets, Verdi and Hinomy stands, Japanese carved wood pieces, and smoking and shaving accessories. Prices range from under a dollar to about ten dollars, with brass jars, ash trays, trays, stands, and mirrors highlighted.
The Joske Store offers a wide range of engraved Christmas cards with Yuletide greetings. Orders for personalized engraving should be placed now as delivery is assured if placed within six days to avoid disappointment.
Holly sprays wreaths tissue paper tinsel and all items to tie the Christmas gift neatly. Our Stationery Department offers holly sprays wreaths tissue paper and everything needed to present gifts prettily with festive appeal.
The shop highlights an ivory gift range for women including toilet sets, manicure sets, boxes, vases, perfume bottles and frames. Prices run from $0.50 to $50.00 with many items in the $1 to $10 range, plus men’s ivory shaving sets and military sets. (Section Street Floor.)
The Street Floor Art Department features thousands of gifts with dainty novelties from around the world. One can find glove boxes, handkerchief boxes, pillows, candy boxes, scarfs, desk sets, tins, trays, pin cushions, perfume bottles and more. Prices range from 25c to 10.00 in section FE.
All wool cap and scarf sets in many colors with trims. Sizes for women misses and children priced from 98 cents to 5 dollars. Warm woolen snugglers and woolen sacques in fancy weaves range 1.50 to 10.90 dollars.
Silk stockings advertised in gift boxes with sizes and colors available. Prices range from 1.00 for plain silk hose to 5.50 for fancy styles, with several gift boxes containing multiple pairs. Exchanges offered after Christmas if size is wrong.
Local store showcases a vast range of toys and models with price tags from 25¢ to 15.00. Stock includes wagons, toy cars, soldiers sets, erector sets, air rifles, pop guns, black wool combin, wooden tool chests, rocking horses, velocipedes, and Brik-tor construction kits. Many items highlight durable features and educational value for children of all ages.
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