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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1930
Page
2
The ad describes making early thorough Christmas shopping in July to ensure gifts and services are available for customers. It emphasizes foresight and the store’s readiness to serve its splendid clientele.
During the Christmas rush the ad urges shoppers to use the Third Floor Rest Room for a brief rest in comfortable chairs and suggests tea at the Fountain Luncheonette for a restorative afternoon break.
Next week is Gift Week with six gift departments highlighted. One department each day features a unique gift idea to help shoppers plan purchases and find something different and interesting. Scan daily for new ideas.
An ad extols the Boston Store's 41 years of service and its new addition that provides expanded space. It highlights newly acquired gift merchandise, moderate prices, and urges readers to shop there for Christmas, presenting the store as ready to serve thousands of patrons.
New arrivals feature silk chiffon scarves priced at 1.95 with a wide selection of patterns and color combinations.
A brief feature notes dainty jars filled with powder in all shades. A clever gift idea emphasizes decorative glass containers and matching powder puffs as a cohesive set.
A display features smart gifts shown in colored glass with gilt frames. The items appear polished and ready for gifting, reflecting a refined decorative style.
A small display features a choice offering of Christmas cards neatly colored with matching envelopes, ready for gifting.
A decorative polychrome fitted make-up box features three compartments and a hinged top mirror, adding a festive touch to vanity storage.
A vintage advertisement promotes Phoenix dul sheer hose in neat shades as acceptable gifts. The text highlights fully fashioned design with picot tops and suggests elegant, practical gifting appeal.
White and colored linen hankies with embroidered edges and hand printed designs offered at 25 cents each. Includes hand rolled edges and distinct decorative patterns.
The ad promotes New Jaunties priced at 7.25 dollars describing silk and wool stockings in plain shades and fancy patterns as essential cold weather wear to wear over silk hose.
A selection of correspondence cards offered in white and colored varieties with silver-edged detailing. Includes assorted styles suitable for notes and invitations.
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