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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1909
Page
8
The store invites shoppers to a carefully chosen line of gifts and Christmas trees. Festive selections include practical useful items and fairly priced attractions. Open every evening until 9 until holidays. closes Friday night for Christmas.
A readable price list of Christmas novelty items for ladies including hand bags belts barrettes belt pins waist sets silk hose and mercerized fibers with prices ranging from 5c to 2.90 and occasional items at 1.00. The text shows miscellaneous vendors and item descriptions with nominal figures and discounts.
A local retailer promotes holiday gifts with a wide stock of men’s items. Customers can order merchandise and let recipients select. Features include four in hand ties in light or dark colors and silk suspenders in attractive boxes. Handkerchiefs in fine linen sold at 50 cents, 15 cents, or two for 25 cents.
Men and boys gloves offered in wool or leather with fine kid options starting at $1.00. Wide stock of celebrated makes available.
Holiday gift idea as men's and boys' sweater coats gain popularity this year. Prices start at $1.00 and take note of available sizes and styles.
A man or boy visiting the shop for clothing is described as taking a position or advantage in the local scene. The brief note hints at a casual patron seeking apparel and leaving with items. The piece conveys a simple, everyday moment in the town’s commerce.
In stock the Bissell New Cyco Ball Bearing Sweeper offers a range of prices to fit every budget as a popular Christmas gift.
Our grocery store hosts a Christmas toy display for children with sparkling decorations. It lists teddy bears to $1.25, dolls from 5c to 50c, engines and chimes, toy pistols, tool chests, lanterns, printing presses, rides and dolls accessories, watches and charmed trinkets, all marketed as gift ideas for youngsters this season.
Tons of candy and fruit available at the candy counter. The store promotes purity and fresh quality with a price list showing Broken Mixed, Half and Half, Meadow Creams, Royal Gum Drops, Love Drops, Oriole Mixed, and Assorted Mixed all priced at 10 cents per pound.
A fragment lists Michigan Creams at 12 cents per pound and Wonder Chocolate at 20 cents. Assorted Grace and Nut Crisp prices circulate at 20 and 25 cents per pound, Honey Chocolate Chips 30 cents, Maple Nut Clusters 25 cents, and Sorrority Chocolates in fancy boxes show 50 cents.
A large stock display highlights fur sets and individual furs suitable as Christmas gifts. Shown in the window are high quality sets with notice to pick now while selections last. Also advertised are remaining $5 petticoats noted in the sale inventory.
Holiday sales urge buyers with coats at about 33 percent off and suits ranging from $6.00 to $16.50 values, advertised in a cluttered sale column. Prices shown include $9.98 and $10.98 coats, and $12.08 suits, encouraging quick purchases before prices end.
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