Christmas Goods Expanding Market With More Buyers
Christmas goods sales rise as more space opens for displays and more vendors join the market. Store owners report increased crowds and brisk buying, signaling a strong holiday season ahead.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1899
Page
8
Christmas gift items at the Art Linen Dept
The busiest corner of the store displays Battenberg Center Pieces Dresser Scarfs Table Covers and hand painted Glove and Handkerchief Holders Pin Cushions Sofa Pillows and cloth work baskets with sewing pockets selling at 48 cents each.
Books Sale Offers Wide Selection for All Ages
Books for the old and the young, picture books for children, boys and girls, including Henty titles at 29 cents each. Copyright works by Paul Leicester Ford Ian Maclaren Frank R Stockton Amelia E Barr at 35 cents each. Popular novels cloth bound at 9 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henty
Paul Liecester Ford
Ian Maclaren
Frank R. Stockton
Amelia E. Barr
Silk Waists Sale With Carried-Over Inventory
The store notes eight waists carried over from prior stock. At least 300 new waists remain, priced from $5.00 to $15.00. The eight marked down to close sold between $3.50 and $5.00, with individual prices of $1.00, $1.98, and $2.98.
Eiderdown Lines Clear New Sacques for Sale
The new Eiderdown line completes recently, forcing leftovers to be sacrificed. Dressing Sacques open at 2.25 to 2.50, closing 0.98. Ladies lounging robes open 4.00 to 5.00, close 2.00 and 2.50. Men’s bath robes open 2.50, close 1.75.
Rainy Day Skirts No 652 Best Money Value
A sales note approving Rainy Day Skirts No 652 as the best value seen for the price. The skirt features ten rows of stitching down the front and around the hem, offered at five dollars, though the vendor mentions not wanting to sell too many at six fifty.
Ten Dollar Suit Sale Advertises Bargain Tailored Coats
A local ad promotes a $10.00 suit sale offering ladies tailor made suits priced at $10.00, with values listed from $18.75 to $13.75. The items include carryovers from last season and travelers samples bought at steep discounts, marked as choice for early buyers tomorrow.
Fur Collarettes Offered At Dramatic Discount Prices
A sale of imitation fur collarettes details two models Astrachan and electric seal with satin lining. They list values at 15.00 standard, with a Kansas City market at that price, and local sale at 11.00 or 3.75 for 5.00 collarettes. Previously unsold items now advertised at reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Astrachan
Wool Waists at Cut Prices in Serges and Brilliantines
All new this season and priced low. The lowest price in the lot is $1.98, with several styles from $2.73 to $3.75. Fabrics include Serges, Brilliantines and Lady's Cloths. Selection features plain, tucked, and braided designs in good assortment of sizes.
Ribbons Arrive for Christmas Trade at Bargain Prices
Ribbons, 100 belts of fine taffeta, just arrived for the Christmas trade. The 34 inch ribbons are priced at 15 cents per yard, suitable for belts or neck ribbons. Narrower ribbons are offered at 200 cents per yard.
New Fan Stock Replenished With Pearl Stick Designs
A late shipment brings fresh fans including pearl stick varieties priced up to $10 and dainty options as low as 50 cents. The items offer a range from affordable to more premium designs for summer use.
Fancy China Trends in Pottery and Eric a-Brac Display
The article notes the latest China fads including pipe racks beer steins candelabra small statuary tobacco jars sardinieres lamps vases and other decorative pieces showcased for artistic appeal and novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Two Edlinger murder suspects fully identified
Fort Scott on December 11 identified Ed and George Smith as the Meeks brothers of Kansas City in the Edlinger murder case. The pair, along with Amos Phillips, are linked to a band of thieves who lured Leopold Edinger to Oklahoma to rob him and killed him as he slept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edlinger
Ed and
George Smith
Fort Scott
Leopold Edtinger
Siletor
Bil Likes
Guerje Meeks
Kansasity
Halpin
Kansas City
Fal Busber
Eddie Meeks
Ed Smith
Port Jourt
Beonville
Deter
Helton
Tolmaon
Belton
Reform
Serstad
Binder
Baldwin
Sipe
Sehanes
Texas
Imother
Fount Top
George Meeks
Silshou
Meeks
Priismad Royle
Leupold Edinger
Cedar Counts
Missouri
Kes County
Amos Phillips
Bates County
Phillips Fonfessinn
Kansas
Bates Cainty
Red
Hater
Butler
Oklahoma
Pelehbor~ Hood
Exhiaimer
Kans
Phillipe
Red Smith
Phillips
Giapose
Gebree Smith
Phillins
Wes
Herman Leimer
Rockville
Qkinhomac
Turk
Cedar County
Wey
Paps County
Dolls on the bridge display a curious family
Doll sellers advertise a range of bisque and dressed dolls priced from 19 to 25 cents. Boy and girl dolls, large and small, are shown as part of a varied display with affordable dressing options.
Toilet Sets Showcased With Mirrors and Free Engraving
Ebonoid and sterling silver toilet sets are offered with china backed hand painted designs. Prices range from 1.00 to 40.00 per set. Display includes separate hand mirrors with ring or long handles. Engraving offered free.
Oriental Rugs at Low Prices Light up Western Market
The Rug Department touts Wilton to Smyrna rugs from 1.48 to 8.00 and Orientals from 8.50 to 60.00, boasting the largest West stock at the lowest prices. It lists Ingrain, Tapestry Brussels, Axminsters, Body Brussels, and Royal Wiltons with various yard prices and specials, plus remnants under cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Axminster
Smyrna
Turkey
India
Asia
Tapestry
Brussels
Royal Wiltons
Silverware Bargains In The Department For 50 Cents
Hundreds of useful and ornamental items in the Silverware Department offered at a trifling cost. Items include cuticle knives pocket knives emery balls and nail files Sterling silver trimmed pieces sandal accents and desk items all at 25 cents with free engraving and prompt service.
Jewelry sale listing with sterling silver items
Jewelry offering sterling silver chain bracelets in three sizes for a dollar, ebony manicure sets sterling trimmed at 25 cents each, sterling silver hearts and a range of oyster forks and spoons with gold bowls priced at 9 to 19 cents. Engraving provided free of charge.
The Bridge Christmas Store Connecting Room
The connecting room between the main store and the furniture department displays Pictures Lamps Fancy Baskets and Dolls in the SILK DEPT. All colors of Latins for Christmas fancy work for 39c a yard.
Cotton Mill Opens in Independence Kansas
Independence plant begins operation to employ 125 workers. President Jat Bott returned from Texas with skilled labor and twenty workers with families joined the team. New company housing will house the workers as the first cotton twine mill in Kansas starts production at capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Jat Bott
Kansas Cotton Mig Company
Texas
Macal
Kansas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gerigez Deg
Furniture Department
Nee Eee
PIV
Sapien
Davinport
Agile Neha
Pn Agwend
Rineane
Soc
Eiderdown Pressing
Kansas News
Meeks Bros
Fen Ie Tell Deere Tur
Edlinger Mureee
Urey Wey
Wien
Bagdad
Nottingham
Silverware Department
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