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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
2
A vendor touts wrist bags and coin purses in multiple styles and colors. Featured items include large and small wrist bags with leather or brass trim, chain handles, and inside coin purses or mirrors, offered in black brown gray and other finishes at various prices.
The Christmas Store presents a wide array of gift goods across twelve departments with hundred salespeople ready to assist. Toys life like mechanicals dolls books games and gifts for every age and purse fill the toy land and other departments. Come early and browse at ease with staff available as long as you like.
Catalog notes offer items like smart ascots and four-in-hand ties at varying prices from 25c to 75c. Silk handkerchiefs are advertised as pretty and affordable, with boxed sets and substantial suits listed around 1.00 to 4.50 in price.
A newspaper note describes an invoice for 4320 handkerchiefs with three smaller invoices to total the amount. It compares the potential reach in Washington and highlights pricing, ranging from one cent to 3.00 each, with many Swiss and linen pieces sold in dozens and presented in gift boxes. It emphasizes attractive stocked items and gift-ready presentation.
Catalog note lists blankets with varying sizes and colors. prices range from 3.50 to 9.00, highlighting wool content and plaid patterns. mentions large double bed and extra large plaids with multiple color options and boxed gift blankets.
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