may be obtained in any design, such as holly and candle. Santa
Claus, poinsettia, bell, lantern, and many other. "Do Not
Open Until Christmas-’ labels show soldier boys. Santa Clauses,
etc.
Cards In effective designs are attached to bits of gold
cord, and tags have Irregular shapes and seasonable designs.
THE FINISHING TOUCH
By EILEEN LORD
Christmaa package wrapping has become an art.
Any
one with a gift of imagination and ingenuity ran create fascinat
ing parrels.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 1«. lf»2«
THE SPRINGFIELD NEWS
PAGE POUR
Then* may be obtained in such a delightful variety that
the difficulty will be in elimination ruther than selection.
Those of us without the gift of creation can copy
The decorative value of flowers, either real or artificial,
must not be ignored.
Flowers, espe< tally poinsettia, ut this
a stamp of our own personality, must still be of such a nature season adds charm to the package.
Trees, fir cones, frosted
as to appeal to the recipient.
Make your Christmas packages evergreen, sprigs of holly, and mistletoe combine beautifully
artistkwlly attractive, and give them an air of individuality. The with ribbon.
the creeators. keeping in mind that the wrappings, while really
more attractive the package is. the more appreciated will be the
gift
Santa Claus is papt master in the art of producing beauti
ful Christmas packages. Yet even he Vould fail without proper
gift dressings.
Some shops have conceived a very useful pack
age which contains euougli tissue, ribbon, stickers, cartlss. etc.,
to do up many packages.
These assortments are varied, and
A gift of Blockings ’may be tied with u |xtir of fancy
garters.
A gift to a high school boy or girl, or college boy or
girl, may be tie»! with class colors.
A nice old fashioned lady
would like Iter package decorated in gray ami lavender, ami the
majority of men still prefer the bright, cherry red decorations of
past Christmases.
ginosa.
So lei ua all aearob out the nsgdr.
I be lonely, the unhappy, ami make It
our duty Io »»«• that w le ti I lirC tm ua
ate.
Don't let ux In Springlleld pu«« nil morning 4u»n» ear b bar aoine lukeii
of the w ork o f ('hrlaliuua rlia rltl« » o f ibe day —a mtaaagc of cheer and
over Io the "O imo I Frllow »." A mere good wl»hea a feeding that "«out“-
and
subscription to any organ Dalton does body known," aomebody carea"
Dot by any meaua relieve uh ot our that aa t lilje n » ot thl« ip in m u p ll).w e
obligation* to our fellowtnvn
T h ru all want Io be happy together
loo. the real Joy of giving I n In the
Suidi l'b rl»tn ia« g b .n g do.
hot
perMinully re a r king out Dial one require one ihou«unlh port of the*
« b o ahould be made happy and. In worda a« u«ed lo r e to ronvey the
bringing It to pa»»
thought
You know a «light token
a cheerful ra id , tell» a »lory that
Stuch good work 1» not or cannot
cannot he covered In any book
be reatrli led
Our «< bool i blldren
■aikl s v n tu m » la an» fu m i or «out h» r
- aot to thou» nvar and d»nr only
— but tbe fortunate to the unfortun
th eir parent«, their grandparent« -
all «hould Join Is —and no m a ile r
how poorly «lluuteil any Individual
may be moat alway« they can tin t
one who 1« more lonely, more needy
or yearning for tbul little p enonnl
touch of fellowablp which mean« hap
D rganlied charity ' o «1 t»< and I’
doing a wonderful worb lly all menus
NUpport all »ueh l ‘lirl» lm ;i» a d lvllle»
then go do an Individual Job at It
by youraelt know n only of It your
«elf and. you w ill learn the true menu
Ihg of liappln*•»» yoitr»elf
Christmas Good Fellowship
save considerable time.
•
The days when plain colored tissue j»aper and narrow
greeu or red ribbons were the accepted materials have passed.
Crepe pa|«eer, plain or patterned, gold or silver |>aper, plain or
News|>ai»ers arriving in The Springfield News office this
with design, tin foil, cotton batting, wall paper, oil cloth. In
week are virtually all carrying ncw> of the "Good Fellow" clubs
bright colors, (enough to make a useful article may be usedi
in their respective tifwna, which as we all. no doubt know, is n
chintz, gingham, silk, and other dress materials are now used.
community effort to see that all enjoy "A Merry Christmas." This
*
Ribbons for tying the packages may be of silk, satin, chif activity extends to practically*every city, town and village in the
fon. or metallic weave.
The kind of ribbon used will depeud United States. It is part of America's great charity and it
upon the kind of material selected.
The width will depend up is most commendable.
Here in Springfield the Good F el furthertng of a ll »u< b actlvltle». And
on the size of the package.
The bow may be tied in the center
Ib i» et » -p a p e r hold» out Ita band t>
of the top of the package or placed off center. The ends of the low« are again at work a» they have a ll orgnultMlion» wblch glve and work
ribbon may remain loose or may be pasted down to the wrap been for many aenaons. It la a fore freely lo Ih» need— thè p iace— tue
gone conclusion that th e ir effort» w ill bupplne«» and thè Joy o f our citlgeoa
ping with stickers or sealing wax dropped where the ribbon In
result In a w ider »preadlng of Cbrlnt- and ib e ir cbildren wbo may ni Ibi»
tersects Itself will give a smart touch.
The sealing wax may maa cheer— tak in g Into needy homes tim e be unfortunate
be pressed down with the thumb or a monogrant.
Those who remembrance« of the day o r necessi
Hum anity ho« alw ay» been kind
do not like to use stick sealing wax can purchase liquid sealing ties which w ill bring happlne»» to —<le«plte
a ll cynical ph rase» to tbe
wax.
Gum stickers come in various plain odors or with a children a heart«— and grown upa too contrary. Through all of (be age»
T h ia newspaper la beart and soul there ba» been that little »park t f
(Ramped design.
They are especially good for the outside
behind
a ll such movements. I t freelv fellow ship which ha« never fall»»! in
covering of a package which is to be sent by mail.
and gladly open» It« column» to tbe the tim e of m ed
Tbe finishing touches are 6eceured by adding seals, which
IMMENSE ONE-PRICE SHOWING
of Beautiful Foot-wear
$585
the pair
New patterns that are a delight to the woman who
seeks distinction in dress and enjoys securing it at a m o s t
reasonable price.
Kayser Slipper-Hose
Service Weight. $1.65
Chiffon. $1.95
Bell Shoe Co. Inc.
M c D o n a ld -S e b a w ffe r* Bldg
Eugenn, Ore.
Christina» giving has alway« been
A GIFT FOR THE CAR
is a wonderful gift for the whole _ . family
.a__A
Balloon A ir Gaugo
Ford B jt tw y
Stop light
Goodyear Tir««
W in d « h i« ld
A rvin
W in g «
H «at«r
A u to m a tic W . S. Claan-
Ford T ay Car
8 A M
tr
M otom ctar
Spot L i« h t
Bulldog Aoeelarabar
Locking Rod. Cap
W illia m « Accelerator
Sot S park P lug«
H olley Accelerator
F la s h lig h t«
Rear V w w M irro r«
Sim ple» Cutoat
W eed T ir » Chame
Weed Rompere
Ford Bumper»
Klaxon H o m
Lincoln Polish
S tew art Speedometer
A B a tU n a a
More and more people are realizing that
Christmas Gifts can be very useful and very
practical—so they buy something needed- here
is where auto accessories find favor
Give somthing for the car this year. There
are many fine looking, much appreciated objects
that cost but little. We will be glaU to show
them to you.
Rear C urtain Light«
Fan Balt«
Polish Cloth
Tool Box
Step Platea
Hot Shot Batteries
CHRISTMAS
Headquarters
in Springfield
GIFTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Turner’s Novelty Store has been converted into
shop.
Toys, novelties, notions-abound in variety and
Springfield has never seen before.
While there are hundreds of toys that will delight
many articles for the older folks.
China ware, glass
ever shown here.
a vertihle Santa Glaus work
quantities the like of yvhich
the heart of any child there are
ware, tinware, etc., is the best
Games of Every description,
Ribbons by the hundreds of yards.
Tops big and small, tome spinners.
Belts for slim and fat people.
Mechanical Toys that are almost Human,
China ,*ware and Glass ware in Beautiful
Patterns.
Dolls of all kinds,
Christmas Candies a specialty,
Hornt ot every description.
Balloons of all colors.
Crockery, Jardineers, Vases in Beautiful
Designs,
Hosiery, the finest silk in fancy boxes.
W heel toys m ade to last and tor fun.
It would take a whole newspaper to tell about all the articles at our Santa
Claus headquarters.
Don’t worry, come h ere,,we have it.
Danner Motor Company
Christmas Tree Decorations
A nice C h ris tm a s tree adds g re a tly to th e
C h ris tm a s cheer. W e have a ll th e trim m in g s to
fix y o u r tree w ith . B rig h t und a p p ro p ria te c o lo r
ed th in g s to m ake the tree g litte r.
Authorized Ford Service and Parts
Springfield, Oregon
IT DOESN'T TAKE A PURSE FULL OF
MONEY TO SHOP HERE
Turners Novelty Store
CHRISTMAS HEADQUARTERS
Main St.
Christmas Trading in
Full Swing
The Wonderful stock of Books, Christmas Cards. Stationary, Photo
Albums, Bibles, Calenders, Dennisons full line of Seals, Cards, Cords and
Ribbons.
In fact everytlhing usually carried in a First Class Stationery
Store you w ill find here.
We want you to feel free to call and shop around, look over th e goods on
display and he perfectly at home.
WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU, REMEMBER, NO OBLIGATIONS ON
YOUR PART TO BUY.
WE WANT YOU TO CALL ANYWAY.
Cressey’s
The Best Place to Trade After All
Our Preffered Shares Will Prove
A Giit That Increases in Value
M o u n ta in S t a ie s
powlk
C o m i - a n ?
DIVIDEND No. 36
The 36th regular quarterly dividend of $1.75 pel* share on the 7% Preferred Stock
of this Company will be paid January 20, 1927. to shareholders registered on the hooks
at the close of business December 31, 1926.
Subscriptions for share on the cash plan received prior to December 27th will en
title purchaser to the full dividend of $1.75 j»r share for the quarter beginning October
31st.
Outstanding partial payment accounts upon which final payment in made before
December 27th will receive dividend No. 36 on Jaunary 20th.
Phone MG,
660 Willamette St.
Springfield
PRESENT PRICE $101.00 per share, to yield
6.93 Per Cent per year
Orders for shares must he in onr hands before the close of business Dec. 27, In
order to avail yourself of this dividend, hut payment may he made up to January 15th,
for caHh sales.
MOUNTAIN STATES POWER SECURITIES COMPANY
P. O. Box 1609, Tacoma, Washington