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Down through the ags h s come the golden spirit of Christmastide. ;
, Christrnastide-.-when hearis grow larger, and the fingers that necessity or habit has bent tghtly ever the
pockftbook loosen involuntarily.
Christmastidewhen chldren dream and wake? and, dreaming or waking. long for a tiny glimpse of that
, dear little, old man with cheeks like red roasted apples, ancfeyes like stars whh a pack that Mds a'l th-t is
bcaulifui in this world of ours, with a heart that is tender enough and $reat enough to care Uv the child
of the satin-world, and the starving, homeless, hopeless waif of the streets alike-dear old Santa Cbus!
Its a work-a-day world; but to all of us comes a time when, the scales drop from our eyes, when w? rea'ize
thai our ambition to earn, to surpass, fo rule, is but a pitiful result of cur feverish twentieth century 'ra-n-ing;
that there is nothing more beeutiful in'the world than the desire to bring happiness to other. people.
Gifts at Christmas time-gifts to our Mnds, and to those who have batt'ed with the world's wh rl and came
out Gsc.-s; !f ycu ivc their., buy : hern ccfuHy.
We have mahy-'-a great store full. ' This space holds but a hint of what you will find here; to show them
will be pleasant, to sell therr wll be pleasant, to suit you in your choice will be pleasanter.
The Holiday Departments are Now
GIFTS FOR MEN
Don't wrinkle your forehead another minute we solve the
problem easily. . No need to trust some one's else taste in cigars
this year, for liare are hundreds of sifts that men will like.
Smoking sets, ash trays, ink stands., eiga holders, collar and
cuff cases, mijitary brushes, note books, pencil holder, toilet neces
saries, and dozens more of acceptable things.
To say nothing of the modish "wear things" to be found at our
men's furnishings counter.
' Buying for women is easy usually. Wejnake buying for men
equally easy.
FAMCY CHIA WARE
To top off our holiday assortment we add yearly a :j
line of popular fancy china, in many useful articles, as 'ij
bread plates, cup and saucers, berry dishes, cako plates, '!!
vases, mush sets, etc. !i
You can please the lady with a nice piece of china j;
YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME IN AND LOOK I
ART METAL NOVELTIES
The season holds many surprises for lovers of applied art-of
fine principles of decoration, made permanent in the many metal :
compositions at the hands of men who can overcome purely!
mechanical handicaps -and treat their subjects with the skill or :,'
genius of artists.
The useful and the decorative blend in the wares whish await !
you here -these candlesticks, these mirrors, these ink weiis. and '
trays.
But you should. SEE them.
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It was one of those dry. matter-of-fact men of figures
and statistics who estimated that one-third of Santa
Claus' annua! gift distribution consists of handkerchiefs.
You'll believe him when you stand in the midst of
snowy bits of fine linen and note how the swift-flying
needles have elabored border and corners.
Who can describe a complete stock of gift handker
chiefs? certainly were not equal to the task. You'llfind
exactly wlia-. you want long before you'll see all we have
to show you.
LEATHER GOODS
Place a tannery behind him -a skilled leather work
man at each sideand the present-day designer of leather
goods (either stapie or novel) will produce articles touchad
with a grace and beauty far in advance of the product of
leather workers a decade ago.
One can hardly find gifts that will be more enjoyed
than are here among the pocketbooks and card cases
and travelers' essentials
Both plain and unusual leathers have been emptoyod
in their making and the cost may be as low or as high
as you please.
TOILET ARTICLES
My lady's toilet table is a shrine for which We've hun
dreds of fine votive offerings.
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The little things of daily economy, brushes and combs,
mirrors and manicure sets-the list is far too largo to
pnrt -and not one article should take precedence of
another, for all equ-lly deserve your attention.
JEWELRY '
By far the best time in which t; seiect frit; 0 jewe;ry
isatonce"f' there's mu:h cf cVc.-,JvtaiJe Mcru-
I; in8 t0 th0Se P1 h9 are always careful u be -a httle
bit hMd" of the rter volume cf buyers.
:l There are bits of real Art-m-Preci;u,-Met-.ls here-
i r'0t S Mstl M one would think. wh,n exm.in.ng them-
;: for we sell jewelry as w, do cer wares-w,th every
;! excessive-profit corner clipped off.
IN OUR TOY LAND
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We have a special department of boys' toys. ,
Here is where the boys' eyes sparkle with delight at the many fascinating and
educating toys- steam engines, tool chests, magic lanterns, steam trains, steam
automobiles, air guns, tops, horns, drums, games, and many other pleasing toys.
GIRLS' TOYS s
We have not overlooked the girls. Hero you will find stoves, beds, sewing
maohinos, pianos, and dishes. ' .
A WARM FIRE AND COMFORTABLE SEATS WHILE YOU WAIT.
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IN OUR DOLL LAND
Here are dollies for every one who likes 'em
. China dolls, kid dolls-dolls from Paris frnm r ,
many-and, prettiest of all, from ourZ frcRi Ger
fBlue-eved. brown-PvpH ku... .... , y"
flaxen-haired-fatdolls. thin d 7o
Dolls that laugh, that cry-and that enj T "
Lovable dolls -and dolls fh.f ,..y S01emnity-
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A Vx-lorg, thin, sharp-cornered gives a fascinating
bulte to a Christmas stocking.'
V.':-on the x i. opened --t:ien h reve!4 or.e of th
niotst g.ft that or u rcce.vi-s--a pair of madisi glove.
Wo or.sy h. p that will bo given several p.i.r that
u a tr-i-iftner fc.u ifuctory as th.-e we've gathe.ea
f.fo ...r ycu t;i g:. to ct.'ier o.ipte. .
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We have spared no . Port in selecting a line
of Popular furs for Chriitmns, in Boas. Muffs.
Scarfs, and Four in Hands. V. !t is nicer for a
present. '
FAVCY ARTICLES
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Bet'.nrir.g cno week before Christmas ou- s:ore will
bo open until 9 o'ciook in tho'evonings to accommo
dato Xmas shoppers. PHOVE BLACK 130
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