Christmas Decorations Brighten Local Stores Before Holidays
A wave of holiday shopping sweeps the city as Christmas displays fill store windows. Merchants and clerks endure long hours while presenting elaborate windows from Mr. T. S. Bush to McCord Smith Phillips, showing candy, toys, china, jewelry, and wrapped gifts designed to lure customers. Families and children browse busy streets seeking presents in a record Christmas in commerce.
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T. S. Bush
Frank Amati
Chris
G& Ly
Scrivener Brothers
C. B. Ross
Allan & Murphy
C. H. Bowen
Rawlings
J. T. Lufan
Baldwin Brothers
Phillips Drug Company
McCord, Smith & Phillips
Charles West
Protector for poultry houses guards against skunks and weasels
A guide explains a poultry protector that drops doors when hens step on a running board to let fowl escape from prowlers. It highlights a balanced cross fan, a latch operated by hens, and adjustable door height. Mesh size should block weasels, with one inch mesh deemed sufficient.
Young Ladies Sodality to Receive Communion Christmas Morning
The Young Ladies Sodality of St. Joseph's church will receive Holy Communion in a body at the 7 30 Mass on Christmas morning, changing from the previously planned Sunday.
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Young Ladies Sodality of
St. Joseph’s Church
All kinds of China on a special table
Henry H. Hall advertises a sale of china on a special table dated 12-14. The notice notes bargains available for ten cents and highlights the merchandise selection.
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Henry H. Hall
Old Man as Tool Creates Skyscraper Lesson
The foreman explains how in a rush, a green worker misinterpreted the term old man as a real person. He hurried up a floor and brought back a frightened elderly man who was actually a tool named old man. The boss laughs at the miscommunication and clarifies the phrase.
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Vermont
Everybody’s
St. John’s Day Sets Election Dates for Lodges
St John s Day December 27 is the fixed election day for Mason lodges. This year the date falls on Sunday so some lodges will hold meetings on Saturday while others schedule on Monday.
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St. John’s Day
Masonic Order
You Can't Run a Business on Last Year's Ad
A Printer's Ink aphorism notes a business must rely on current advertising rather than past efforts. It underscores the need for ongoing marketing to sustain growth and cash flow. The saying reflects pragmatic view on timely investments in promotions.
Colored Fraternal Groups Fund Christmas Aid
Fraternal orders plan to distribute 75 among the city’s needy elderly and orphans this Christmas. A Des Moines magazine is being published by Mrs. James Woods a colored resident. Newly elected officers of the Benevolent Society include President C. H. Payne Vice President Perry Hord Secretary Miss Anna Bell Wilson Treasurer Henry Miller Trustees Wm Bell Cauley Murry C H Fountain.
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James Woods
Des Moines
Iowa
Benevolent Society
C. H. Payne
Perry Hord
Anna Bell Wilson
Henry Miller
Wm. Bell
Cauley Murry
C. H. Fountain
Broadway Baptist Church
James Emery
Arkansas
Josie Kidd
Pittsburg
U. B. F. Lodge
W. M
Wiley Deck
D. M
W. H. Allen
Yr. M. Berry
Wm. Copher
Andrew Rucker
James Smith
Chas. Haggard
Jno. Downey
Dutch Guiana
South America
Southern Reality Company
South
Jnc. S. Henderson
T. Timberlake
C. F
N. G
C. P. Morgan
W. G
Ed. Noland
N. F
A. B. Dean
J. H. Holmes
Silas Hughes
S. D
Thos. Cowan
J. D
W. E. Franklin
J. H. Garvin
Tyler
B. F. Johnson
J. M. Bales
Cad
Wills
Shackelford Lodge
No. 66
Colored Elks
Garfield Bell
Robert Hockedy
Chas. Curry
G. A. Benton
W. M. January
C. T. Poynter
W. C. Cobb
Ino
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Artis & Turnbull
Stokely & Rounsavall
Winn Furniture
Winn Furniture Company
Rupard & Stewart
Martin-Cook Drug Company
H. H. Hall
Winchester Drug Company
North End
M’cord
Smith & Phillips
ILFA
Poultry Protector
Young Ladies Sodality
North Maple Street
Brent’s Hotel
Beriella Dell
Louisville
Dennis Daniel
Cincinnati
Alford Gordon
Goff
Rochester
Robeson
Susscouusus
Grubbs
Benton
Citizens National Bank
J. D. Simpson
A. H. Hampton
T. F. Phillips
J. W. Poynter
Ass’t
the Winn-Martin Coal & Supply CO
Mayer Bros
Cincinnati Tailors
Santa Claus
T. Strother Scott
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