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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
18
A department store displays a wide holiday assortment of handkerchiefs for men women and children with prices from 24c to 75c, silk waists in assorted colors, fancy ribbons, and boxed gift sets. Jackets and overcoats are promoted with one quarter to one third off and deposits to hold selections.
Now is the time for economical women and misses to take advantage of reduced prices at Suits and Coats. Suits cut one third to one half, Coats in Astrachan Plush Chinchilla and fancy mixtures, with deposits held. House coats from 4.50 to 6.50, bath robes 3.50 to 6.00, pajamas for men and boys 0.75 to 1.98.
Ruth faces a lonely Christmas in the city after her lover Jack disappears before dawn. A late telegram and a nightly phone call from Tack prompt Ruth to recall past losses, obligations, and a vow to move forward. She weighs family duty, business dreams, and love as snow falls outside.
The fragmentary text hints at a satirical or humorous item about taxation and debt. It mentions paying income tax, debt, and a distant optimistic tone about wealth and payment, with references to Mexico, a person named Conrad, and a disrupted dialogue about wealth and a "deepurdewn" stream. The overall meaning remains unclear due to garbled OCR.
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