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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
6
Fragmentary passage mentions Indian moccasins and colonial goods with prices from 5 to 150, noting ladies items and a pair in a display. It references men and women in a setting, possibly a market stall, with a tease of cultural attire and general sale context.
Steam electrical mechanical and animal toys fill the Davidess shop. A half hour in the toy section reveals more new and different kinds of toys than expected. Mothers are urged to visit early to avoid crowds as the display is set up for the young generation.
An assortment of ladies handbags and vanity purses offered with beaded designs. Leather options priced around $1.00 to $5.00. Includes gifts and accessories for personal use.
The department promotes a selection of reduced price gifts including Axminster and Velvet Rugs, tapestry portieres, a carpet sweeper, wide ribbon, and kid gloves. It emphasizes thoughtful, personal gifts over high prices and invites customers to visit and choose items that convey loving remembrance.
Practical gifts for men offered at 25 percent off regular prices. Children's suits and overcoats also 25 percent off. Leather suit cases and handbags priced from 6.00 up. Cowboy, Indian scout and leather goods advertised for holiday shoppers.
Unseasonal weather pushes a special sale of Indies and misses tailored suits at 25 percent off. Broad selection includes ladies, misses, and children's coats with prices ranging from $1.30 to $15.01 for coats and $81.98 to $12.50 for children's coats.
A newspaper notice touts a wide display of ladies handkerchiefs with embroidered corners in various qualities and prices from 5 to 75 cents. Also advertised are initial kerchiefs, silk girdles and Washington pennants priced between 25 and 3 dollars, presented as ideal gifts.
The advertisement promotes a wide range of umbrellas from $1.60 to $6.00 and children’s options, plus linen napkins, tablecloths, doilies, dress shirts, silk hose, and underwear. It highlights patterns, sizes, and assorted holiday gift ideas with prices across all items.
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