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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
18
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts Civil War era passions and loyalties. Charles Leo Saunders and Lester Bancroft meet Southern and Northern kin, while visions of 1861 battlefronts mingle with hospital scenes and a wounded Confederate colonel’s final days.
A Washington Star item recounts the Bancroft tale of a Union officer and a nurse whose romance began in hardship. After a marriage to Colonel Bancroft, tragedy strikes when her mother dies and their plantation home is burned. The couple rebuilds near Richmond, supported by faith and Southern chivalry as they return to a life of quiet prosperity.
The store advertises a festive Christmas selling season inviting customers to visit early to see fortified sections and prominent features. The message emphasizes the Christmas spirit in every nook and corner, guiding buyers toward choosing gifts.
Local holiday notice inviting residents to a Christmas event held at 33 E Washington Ave. The short notice emphasizes festive activities and community participation during the season.
Catalog advertises handkerchiefs with doubled selling space and easy choosing. Spectators invited to buy early with offers on Ladies' nivale at 15c and 25c, embroidered lace models up to 1.98, Men's initial handkerchiefs at 10c and 3 for 25c, silk options 10c to 49c.
Leather goods sold include suit cases satchels shopping bags pocket books bill books coin purses card cases and more perfect as gifts. Prices shown feature dress suit cases up to 35.00 dollars tele scopes and trunks up to 60 dollars satchels and purses offered at various low rates.
A Great Christmas Sale of Furs advertises a broad selection with the latest lines. Ladies furs range from 1.25 to 140, children’s furs from 0.9 to 10.00, mulfs at 0.98 to 10.00, and silk roughs from 1.49 to 3.98. Specially bought stock and up-to-date provisions are highlighted.
The store reports record Christmas book sales with a wide selection for all readers. Prices range from low cents to premium editions, aiming to clear shelves by Christmas Eve.
The listing notes a variety of gift items including Yaris Linen Squares Doilies Embroidery Sills Pillow Tops and Pillow Shams Ribbons and Laces Jewelry and Sterling Silver Novelties. It suggests inspection will be profitable and buying more so for customers seeking such wares.
Advertisement note presents toy suggestions with playful spelling and pricing. Mentions items priced around 25 cents and one dollar, inviting readers to visit for full details. Ends with garbled lines implying variety and magic for children.
A nostalgic ad promises the best materials and carefully chosen handles for men and women. Umbrellas range from 1.00 to 5.00 with new stock for the sale. Ladies and gents rain coats priced around 2.98 to 4.50 and dolls of all sizes are advertised.
Advertises men's heavy fleeced underwear at 39 and 46 cents ladies heavy fleeced underwear at 25 29 and sec children heavy fleeced underwear 10 to 2hc boys heavy fleeced underwear 25 cents full line of wool underwear for men women and children from 21 cents to one dollar by size
Men and boys are offered a broad range of gifts at affordable prices. Included are 15¢ fancy hose at 2 for 25¢, flannelette night shirts, mufflers priced from 49¢ to 98¢, and men's neckties in boxed sets.
An advertisement announces a selling of gloves and mittens in various styles and colors. It highlights golf gloves, ladies and children's sizes, ladles' kid gloves at 98 cents, mocha gloves, men's mocha gloves, boys and girls kid gloves, and fur top gloves priced from 75 cents. The copy uses persuasive lines urging readers to secure pairs at offered prices.
The store advertises Black Dress Goods up to 1.30 and 36 inch Black Taffeta Silk at 1.00. Colored fabrics and gowns are promoted as modern, with assurances of quality and style. A test of these statements is welcome.
From the Garment Section our Cloak news notes a complete showing of stylish garments in this part of the State. Monte Carlo Coats priced from 6 to 13 dollars. Children's Coats from 1 to 5 dollars. Ladies' Jackets available at 5 dollars.
Merchants advertise sale prices on skirts and underskirts in varied ranges including 2.50 to 4.00 for dresses and mercerised underskirts from 0.75 to 2.50. Blankets and comforts offered with savings, white cotton options listed to attract buyers.
A local millinery department promotes complete assortments with close margins and on the spot work. It guarantees satisfaction or makes it right, inviting customers to save with a guaranteed service.
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