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B!'ya:iYjrAiiraifiTi'i'.ifti.Wi:riiiW'8tl JM AKE THIS AN a. : 1 ! 3 a S til HI 1 ROM THE GIVING of incense, precious stones and implements,. to the twentieth century way of giv ing electrical gifts is a long step. Yet the spirit is the samethe desire to do good and to be remembered. The peculiar appropriateness of electrical gifts is due to the thought that they show for the comfort and con venience of the recipient. They serve to recall the good will of the donor 365 times-a year. There is,no mistake about such gifts being welcome. The delicate questions of personal preferences are not problems in gifts that give continuous beauty and service. Santa Claus and electrical gifts what a perfect combination, livery time you bestow an electrical token you give, with it, years of convenience, happiness and1 freedom from drudgery. And choice that hardest of all things in Christmas buying is so wide among Electrical Appliances and covers such an abundant list I for everybody and for hundreds of purposes. It makes Christmas shopping a simple, easy and pleasant matter. Why not mail a package of comfort and convenience to some distant friend or loved one? ELECTRICITY has become so interwoven into the warp and woof of life's activities that we scarcely notice it until some thing goes wrong. Neither do we think of the vision,, the -years -of waiting, the difficulties, the investments involved in establishing electrical seryfce and through that service increasing the efficiency of business and improving the technique of living. We now take electric service as a matter of course, but if electric service were forced to shut down, the resulting inconvenience andv uesomuon can easily De pictured. Have you an electric grill? -f 1 i HIS simple appliance cooks several things at the same time and can be utilized to answer almost any pur pose at. the dining table, and especially at breakfast. This is one of the many Edison appliances. They are the best and bear the same relationship t o standard heating appli ances that Edison does to electric lamps. , With two large stores, we have one of the largest and most complete stocks of electrical goods m Portland. Not only can we supply your every electrical need in the way of appliances, but we do any kind of -wiring, contracting and installing. , , We covet a chance to demonstrate to you. the kind of serv-. ice, workmanship, -and prices that have made us one of the largest and best known electrical firms in the city. For the convenience of Christmas shoppers, we will hold any article until Xmas upon making a small deposit and may we suggest in the in terest of good service that you shop early? "Buy Electrical Goods from People Who Know Smith McCoy Electric Go. 104 5th St. 511 Washington St. Phone Main 8011 There's a 'difference in c 1 e ct r r c irons. If you will let - us recomrri end one you will - never it. regret Beaver Electric Co. 114 Grand Ave. East 361 matter how. Jfe) A tireless servant for Cleaning and Sweeping It is work that never can be done thoroughly with broom and dust-cloth, no much time and energy is consumed. With'an Apex mother gets her cleaning done with little effort, and that is why the Apex Cleaner is,, her first elec trical servant and the last she would be without. Pierce-Tomlinson Co. 286 Oak St. Bdwy. 5 179 Christmas gifts for the boudoir Electrical Gifts preserve that air of refinement and are prized additions to milady's dressing table. A few suggestions vibrators, curling tongs, combs, boudoir irons, boudoir lamps all of hand some design and beautiful finish. Come to our store ' for Christmas Gifts. your . L. Knight & Co. 9 Washington St Bdwy. 145 KNIGHT MAKES DAY THE ELECTRIC WAY" Eliminate Guesswork Byyetting experienced specialists to do your In dustrial, Power, Light, Signaling and Apparatus Wiring and- Installation. F. A. Bauman & Co. 250 Stark St Main 1769 ' "Oh, it's no trouble at all" Truly said if you make coffee in one of these quick boiling perco lators. Besides, your guests will compliment your skill because ot the exquisite pure flavor that is possible only in quickly made coffee. , R. N. Lewis 402 Morrison. Main 729 7 The extension of electrical service and its benefits call for co operation on the part of the public, the electrical dealers and power companies. The Central station serves by making' the distribution of power and electrical products convenient and eco nomical. The electrical contractor-dealers serve by supplying the appliances that make electrical energy effective in home, shop and office. The public serves by patronizing experts and by culti vating an i intelligent interest in the other two. Their interests are mutual. Co-operation and good-will toward each other will promote your mutual interests. The Portland Railway, Light and ower Co. is. happy to serve the public and all dispensers of electrical goods. The spirit of good-will among men is more than a sentiment, it is a business and social asset. ' For Christmas Electrical Decoration. Christmas Tree Wiring and Electrical Heating Appliances, call East" 8610. None better than Electrical House & Aiito Supply Co. 449 East Burnside Street Added convenience in the home Your electrical installation is not complete unless, vou have provided convenient means for connecting portables, such as amps, heating devices, fans and small motor-driven appliances. They are an economy the low cost will surprise you.' Tor Christmas we suggest Hotpoint appliances. Let us demonstrate Have the electrical work of your building installed by a reliable, established and competent contractor. For instance Main Electric Co. "Electrical Outfitters" 361 E. Morrison. East 3822 "Wert thou in the cauld blast? a,nd was the C. E. Peterson, Mgr. was tne steam . turned off when you came in from a long ride ? With o n e of these friendly, hanjdy little heaters there's warmth and comfort in a feWf moments. (prand Electric Co. 427 Grand Ave. East 513 Electric service on the, Peninsula A Ul liVliRYwHERL can you find so complete an 1 V assortment of Electrical Appliances so far from me snopping center as here. Low rents and low over- ing Toasters, Percolators, Grills, Flaltirons and Washing Machines; will enable you to make prompt-and suitable m" ', U3 a ujg duvdiudgc over some or our why that has become second big brothers Our complete display of electrical conveniences, includ- nature with us. "put us first on ping list." Therefore, your shop- Peni ula Electric Co. ns 109 Jersey Street. Col. 977- Christmas tree lights Don't run the chance of fire. Use these tiny electric lights, in all the colors of the rainbow. Cries of joy from the children, a feeling of se - curity for you. Plain lamp sets cost $-1.25 .each, fancy ones cost $6. 5 and lantern shapes cost $7.50. Our lamp sets, all have nine lights instead of eight, thus giving better distribution. Although our assortment of appliances is very complete at present, we would suggest that you call early to be sure to get just what you want. ties tn the "The art of giving appropriateness of the tying given oiicluiij; vniiaiiurts vjiiis lias uiicr Dcen OllllCUlt, but IS simplified today because one can'givje Electrical Appliances wmcn are always appropriate alw They help to, solve the many hou giving tone to the home by their arfiistic. designs and.bcau- tuui nnisn. We Deliver . A Where Quality Reigns QUARTER - of century g r a d e of h i g h electrical service and experience ought to mean some thing to people. Every member and em ploye of this I firm takes ' particular pride in giving the best of his experience ' and personal interest. Only when the customer is per fectly satisfied, do we con- -sidera transaction closed. One of the things we take pride in is a collection of beautiful lighting fixtures. We have them in antique and period effects, and newest designs, in every" material known to the lamp maker's art Your inspection is invited. M. J. Walsh Electric Go. 106 4th St i ; Main 174 Davidson-Atyood Electric Co. "The Store of Service" 390 Morrison Street Phone Main 8048 Pay a visit , to our show room and select your gifts from our wonderful assort ment of Table Electrical Appliances. Scott Electric Co. 15th and Oak. Bdwy. 1820 w..... ..................j........................... .............. Buy electrical goods from ELECTRICAL DEALERS There is one logical place to buy electrical gifts When you want your water pipes fixed, you go to the plumber. When you are in trouble you go to a lawyer. Experience has taught you the advisability of patronizing a specialist. When you want electrical goods or want electrical wiring done, go to an electrical contractor-dealer. lie . is fully equipped "to handle your needs and Wants electrical. If you want an electric percolator, toaster, grill, chafing dish, heate, flash light, sewing machine, or dozens "of other electrical conveniences, he -is the logical merchant to call upon. Alo'ng with his goods goes expert service and advice. If your percolator has a grouch, he can make it "perk." If you want another connection installed where you can use your vacuum cleaner tb best advantage, he can install it at a nominal cost. ' When you buy from an electrical shop, you will be. waited upon by experts; you can have the article you. wish demonstrated ;,3'ou will have its care and pos'si-, bilities explained; you know that trouble's and repairs 'will be properly taken care' of. The electrical dealers whose names appear on this page are especially equipped to render 100 service and are very anxious to do so. Study their windows. Euy your gifts from them. it has a wringer it isn't a "Laundryette" it. 1 if t 2? mm IB 13 The Electric Maid 9 1 Oth SL Bdwy. 4024 imim Summon the genii of the wire! Electric Light and Electric Service make your home a, far; better place in which to live. .Ask any one of the .thousands . of residents living in this city what they think of electric light.. V . , Compared to the lasting benefits of electricity, the cost of wiring is indeed small. Tele phone Woodlawn 1325 for Piedmont Electric Co. free estimate. ' 14 r Killingworth Ave. An aid to bright home-making AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT, the America Electric Cleaner expresses a sentiment as pleasing as it is practical. What couldsjnore fittingly show the giver's thoughtfulness than this aid to bright and cheerful home, making? She is sure to appreciate the AMERICA -and remember the -giver every day for its satisfying usefulness. We'lk gladly deliver the Amer ica any day you say, before Christmas. ' Electric Service Co. 10th St. Main 73 70 You can offer no more thoughtful gift than a Eureka electric vacuum c 1 c a n e f . The Eureka spares your wife or mother hours of the most tiring labor does the work better quicker than ever she could. And it will serve ber for a lifetime. Hosts of other elec trical gifts sure to be deeply appreciated dis played in our new ground-floor store, I ! English & Co. Electrical "Service s h B u 1 1 d I n g. Street 'Just around the corner from the Telegram" ..Will that help you remem ber that wc are on Vest Park just fifty feet from Washington .and high rents ? Also remember that we are agents for the Hoover and Torrington . electric cleaners and the Thor Apex electric wash ers. We carry the full line of Hamilton Beach, Uni versal and Hotpoint appli ances as well as American Beauty 'and Westinghouse. All are standard guaran teed. goods. Mo r r i s o n Electric Co. West Park and Wash. 'Service and Delivery HEAD QJJAFrrTZ RS FX3R rTTJ- mm ) 'I" 4 - H ELECTPff1!! 1 ."y ami i -turn.:, r WOUND THE CORNER FROM THE. TELEGRAM 11 1 WEST PARK. NEAR WASH WE GIVE DOUBLE TRADING ' STAMPS. UNTIL CHRISTMAS You appneciiate good service WE WANT TO SERVE YOU PLEASE SHOP EARLY I: ft '. '. : ; ... .: i . ..-...... 22,
