Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 187, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 December 1921 — Page 9
HUNDREDS USE SEALS SENDING GIFT PARCELS business Firms Buy in Big Amounts and Sales Mount Upward. Reports coming In to the seal sale headquarters of the Marlon County Tuberculosis Association today show that hundreds of persons throughout the city are using Christmas seat to seal Christmas packages as well as on their Christmas mail. Mary A. Meyers, executive secretary of the association, said that the population of Marion County apparently has determined to make this Christmas a high mark in the fight to eradicate the “white plague" from the city and county. Thousands of packages are going Into the postoffloe and its substations. covered with Christmas seals. A woman wrote to the association today as follows: "We are sorry that we cannot use the Christmas seals you sent this year, because my husband has been out of work for a year, due to an accident In 1920, and we have a brother who has tuberculosis. We must give all the help we can to him this year. 1 hope, though, that next year we will be better situated. so don’t drop us from your mailing list please.” Among the large purchases of Christ-
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THERE isn’t a time in the whole year when our cheerful credit plan can help you in so many ways as during the holiday season. Buy what clothing you need for yourself, or provide gifts for as many as you wish —you don’t need the cash. Keep your money for other things; open a charge account HERE. Our Liberal Credit Terms On any purchase up to $20.00, no down payment is necessary. Just take your purchase right along with you and pay AFTER Christmas in small weekly amounts. We extend the most liberal credit terms on large purchases. Welcome, After Christmas For Him: Boys’ Suits and Overcoats . . . $ 7.95 Men’s Hats $ 2^50 Boys’ Mackinaws $ 8.50 Men’s and Young Men’s Suits . . . $25.00 Men’s Overcoats . . . $25.00 and $30.00 For Her: WomenVand Misses’ Coats . . . $18.50 Silk and Doth Dresses $16.98 Beautiful Silk Blouses $ 3.98 Lovely Trimmed Hats $ 2.98 Girls’ Coats . * $ 9.50 Girls’ Dresses ........ $ 8.98 —And what Woman does not appreciate furs? -We have a wonderful selection to choose from We Do as We Advertise Open Saturday Night 127 West Washington St. Suburban Accounts Welcome Of** Every Evening Until Christmas Suburban Accounts Wtltmmj
He Didn't Know That the Mother’s Aid Society looks after deserted, divorced and widowed mothers with dependent children because his money paid to the Community „ Chest, of which the Institution is a member, bays food, fnel, clothing, shoes, bedding and other necessities. Three community centers are maintained where employed mothers can leave their children while at work. At the Falrvlew Settlement thirty families with slxty-nlne small children In need of fresh air live In a wholesome environment necessary to the health of the children
mas seals ar.d health bonds reported In the office today were the following’ Public Savings Insurance Company, sso, the William H. Block Company, SSO; the Stutz Motor Car Company, $25; Lexington Motor Sales Company, $25; W. T. Cannon of the Railroad Men’s Building and Savings Association, $25: George Hits & Cos.. S2O; Empire Health and Accident Insurance Company, $10; Furnas Office Furniture Company, $10; Indiana Asphalt Paving Company, $25; Schoen Brothers, $10; Shoe Store Supply Company, $10; Indiana Investment and Securities Company, $10; Advance Paint Company, $10; Home Furniture and Carpet Company, $10; Farquar Heating and Ventilating Company. $10; Central Labor Union, $10; Charles Hayworth of the Great Eastern Hotel, $10; Sander & Reoker Furniture Company. $10; La Fayette Motor Car Company, $10: Vuncker Bottling Works. $10; H. J. Heinz Company, $lO, and Fred G. Appel.
Demonstrating How You Can Save on Christmas Gifts at the Indiana Dry Goods Store JOIN THE HAPPY SHOPPING CROWDS HERE SATURDAY Night Unti" 9 O’clock
Bring the Children to See A/SnA SANTA CLAUS at His Big JK YV FISH POND Here Every Day Till Christmas Lots of Fun for Young and Old SANTA CLAUS, himself, in his bright red suit, is here to meet all the children. He wants all parents to let the boys and girls come along 1 with them to shake hands and tell him what they want. An extra feature of amusement for young and old is Santa’s big fish pond, in the rear of the store. It’s lots of fun to go fishing. Come watch the smiling faces of the children as they bait the hook3 i then throw the line in the stream and wait for the fish to bite. Its a great surprise feature that keeps the crowd in an uproar of laughter all the time. This fish pond will be in fu'l operation until Xmas. Join the crowds going fishing Saturday.
“Extra Special" Very Fine Quality Boxed STATIONERY 25c Box Xot ordinary 25c- stationery, but a quality that looks like a 50.- value. Made specially for our chain of stores as a big Xmas special. Twenty-four sheets and 24 envelopes in a fancy gift box, some of the boxes lithographed with portraits of popular movie actresses. The paper is white acu tints and neatly bordered. A wonder special at 25c. See it on sale, main aisle, tomorrow.
Special Sale Meu’s SiVSGKE SETS 50c Sat Avery handsome XMAS present for father, brother or him. A smoking set brtghtly nickel plated, consisting of tray, match holder, cigar holder, cigarette holder and ash tray. We have only 100 sets of these left and while they last tomorrow you can buy them at 50<? a set. They are going to sell fast, so don't delay. On sale In men s department.
Ladies’ $1.25 Value, Pure SILK HOSE 87c Pair For tomorrow’s selling we offer 500 pairs of pure silk hose In black and brown at 87c a rlr. You couldn't think of anything better for a present than silk hose and you should join the rush for these at our big hosiery department. At your request we will put them up in a folding gift box without extra charge. You will surely want some of these.
Special Sale Saturday Ladies’ Umbrellas \ $i VII Just 100 of theße /j y it t* —but how long XL VL J can they last at iy iJk AH sl. Avery good r , !r ' serviceable top, WL-> -.1 strong handle , and frame and \ yV. regular size. If jt 2r, you wish a bet- v j coff ter one you will *r see an Immense Wk-, AS' |Lr; variety specially w % irranged for to- V , morrow’s rush yp- —A in groups at " prU TV $1.40, $1.98, $2.40, j 6 iM\ $2.98, $3.98. $1.98. K ' N \
Boys’ $4 Wool Sweaters, $2.98 Pull-over style, large shawl collar, which buttons closely around the neck. Collar, cuffs and bottom in contrasting; colors. Get the bi y one for his Xmas gift.
Boys’ 75c Silk Four-in-Hand Ties 55^ Boys’ $1,50 Chinchilla Turbans, $1.19 Boys’ SI,OO Leather Gauntlet Gloves.. _79£ Boys’ $1.25 lined Kid Gloves, special... Boys’ Leather Belts, with slide buckle. Boys’ $2.25 Fancy Wool Jerseys at. .$1.89 Boys’ $4 Bathrobes, extra special at. .$2.98 Boys’ $1.39 Corduroy Pants, 8 to 17, at, ,98<fr Boys* 1 extra heavy Mackinaws, special.s4.9B Boys’ heavy gray cotton Sweaters at. ,98<?
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INDIANA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16,1921.
Sale of Ladies' Boxed HANDKERCHIEFS 3 in a Box for 25c Box Over a thousand boxes out on special sale for quick selling They have neat white and colored embroidered corners. We will also offer other specials In boxed handkerchiefs at 39c and 44c a box. You can't select a more appreciative gift and here they are In abundance at saving price*.
“Extra Special" Sale of Boys’ WATCHES SI.OO Just a hundred for tomorre-, that's all, while they Inst. Tickle your boy with the gift of a watch. A full size lnventic watch, guaranteed free from defects. A good time keeper. They are $2 watches, but a hundred will go In a hurry Saturdav at a dollar, so if you want one don't be late, you'll find them on sale In the boys' department.
Ladies' $4 and $5 Brushed Wool SCARFS $2.98 Any woman would appreciate one of these for a Xmas gift. They are so nice to have for cool days around the house or In the office. Wide shoulder scarfs of fine soft brushed wool with belt and two pockets. Makes a sort of a sweater. Many color combinations to select from. Over 200 in a special sale at only S2.UB. A wonder special.
See the Booth off BASKETS A wonderful assortment of novelty basket# for gifts. Sewing baskets, fruit baskets, sandwich baskets, flower baskets, waste paper baskets, etc. Right In the center of th store you will find this display. Among the various novelties is a special group of pretty handled Dutch baskets with floral decorations specially priced at 69c. You'll be tempted to select a basket for a gift when you see this display.
Stop feJlt At the cb” 'ren’s and infante’ tj< irtment, in mheIMBP. the rear, and note the many deslrnblo, useful gift things to be had at low prices. Everything for the ba’iy—bootees, jwjK hoods, dresses, coats, t-llfSii rattles, Teddy bears, etc. wH ul A special lot of sweater sets like picture now on t/1 sale at special prices. See them tomorrow. dry
Get a pound of Wo h j ? ve . , a f . e . w fine fresh choc- more double side 49c J§§ff|| 25c
Save As You Spend In The Big Cheerful Economy Spot of Indianapolis The moment you step Into this store you will note the spirit of the Xmas season everywhere. Wonderful display of practical and ornamental gift things suitable for young and old. Only by a visit to the store can you comprehend the Immensity of the display ana you should be among the happy crowds tomorrow. Simply because It Is the gift bnylng season It is not our opinion that people sre seeking expensive merchandise, but on the other hand are wanting things at sensible prices. Everybody Is praising over low prices and the selling is brisk of course, but to handle the enormous crowds we have added about 50 more clerks. Como and look around. You get to see more things here plainly displayed than In the average store. A feature among the displays Saturday will be over 2,000 boxes or handkerchiefs, all arranged In groups on one table for quick selection at special prices. Also a big sale of 1,000 umbrellas.
Save Here on Toys DOLLS AND BOOKS Come see how much better you can do here. ® ays our Prices are so reasonable, h-verything is so arranged you can practically wait on yourself. 7
Climbing Monkey, 290 The wonder mechanical toy that climbs up and down on a string. Tinker Toy, 75c The wonder toy in the tin box, containing the makings of a thousand moving figures. Coon Jigger. 50c The funny toy that you wind up and a darky dances on the top of a house. Spelling Boards, 79c The educational toy for small children. Letters arranged in slots on a board so they cunuot be lost Tommy Tinker, 65c Tommy and his sister Belle, the wonderful doll made of solid wood balls, so they won't break. Toy Dishes, 39c A 4-plece set of Aluminum Dishes, put up In a box. Harmonicas, 25c & 49c Every boy wants a French harp. Hear the ones at special prices. Boys’, Girls’ Books, 59c These are doth bound books In desirable titles for the grown-up school children age. Children’s Books, 25c A big table filled with all kinds of story books.
Beautiful Boxed iSJJPJ GIFT SETSeUII Also Immense Variety of Ivory Pieces See the special gift booth in which is displayed so many things, such as hand mirrors of ivory and ebony, ivory picture frames, perfume bottles, hair receivers,’ combs, brushes, military brushes, pincushions, etc. Also many beautiful clocks of gilt, marble and mahogany. High grade Sheffield silver plate bread trays in several shapes. And don’t miss seeing the many toilet sota in boxes, such as comb and brush sets, comb, brush and mirror sets, military sets, manicure sets, etc., of Ivory, silver plate, ebony and composition’. An extra special for Saturday In this booth will be a -white comb and brush in a box for only 55£. A big lot of pressed hair receivers and puff boxes will be special at 25<*. If you are in doubt what to give see this gift booth for suggestions.
Large $7.50 Value TALKING DOLLS $5.00 The genuine “Horsman” make doll, large unbreakable head, handsmely dressed. Lift them up and they will cry “mama” plainly as life. This Is the doll all girls are wild about.
INDIANA DRY GOODS STORE “Economy Spot of Indianapolis” 306 E. Wash. St. Open Sat. Nights Till 9
Pop Guns, 25c That's the toy for a boy A big lot at this special price. Wheelbarrows 59c Extra strong new painted steel wheelbarrows, Doll Sulkies, 79c Every girl wants on o for her doily. These are of steel and painted bright red. i Steel Wagons, $1.69 Body and wheels made of steel, painted bright red and yellow. Train on Track, $1.59 bind lip the engine and it pulls the cars around a circle track. Other larger trains up to $4. Erector Sets for Boys This Is what every bov wants. The toy like structural steel. Como lu sets from $1.35 up. Doll Beds, 49c folding steel doll beds with mattress and pil - low. Toys at 49c A big table filled tvitb all kinds of toys and blocks. Toys at 25c A big table full, blocks, tops and mechanical toys.
Popular Copyright BOOKS 89c These are the books to give to grown-ups. Titles by various famous authors. Over Suo to eelect from tomorrow in the book department in the rear of store. The lasting gift.
EXTRA SPECIAL SALE SATURDAY 1,000 Cut Glass Vases $2.00 Biggest Bargain You Ever Saw. Our chain of stores bought thousands of these direct from the factory so that we might offer gift buyers a really remarkable piece of cut glass at SI.OO. These vases are 10 Inches high, extra tv -.-,- weighing four pounds. Deep designs with handsome daisy cuttings, scalloped top. 4*3 A A Vv omens eyes will stare in amazement at sL such a vase for only SI.OO, In a regular way *n gs such vases -would sell around $2.60 in the |§| w w average store. We are proud of our ability e| ===== to present them to you while they last at a dollar. Hurry for these Saturday. They are iHfe going to sell like hot cakes. 2 Big Special Tables CUT GLASS 98c and 49c These two wonderful lots on the bargain tables In front of store Saturday. Heavy glass with rich cuttings. Make most acceptable gifts and are not expensive. Another example of our chain store selling power. Assortments consisting of footed comports, olive dishes, pickle dishes, nappies, bonbon dishes, vinegar cruets, sirup pitchers, candy jars, cream pitchers, berry bowls, cream and sugar sets, fruit bowls, etc. Only a limited supply left.
Men’s $5 and $6 Value BATH ROBES $3.98 A man always has need for a bath robe, so why not get him one for Xmas. We offer a special lot of good ones at a special price.- Made of heavy quality bath robe flannel In dark patterns. With pockets and collars; moat of them are cord closing See the big display of these in the men's department tomorrow and watch the lively selling.
Ladies’ Imported KID GLOVES $1 Pair It is out of the ordinary to hear of a $1 glove sale before Xmas, but here Is one for sure. A big lot of black and various colors. The regular price Is sl-49, but for tomorrow only while 200 pairs lost $1 pair and you couldn't select a more acceptable gift than a pair of kid gloves. There’ll be a crowd around the glove counter for these; don’t delay.
Sale of 288 BOUDOIR CAPS 25c . May seem like a lot of boudoir caps to sell In a day, but not at SSC for such as these. They are made of silk and lace in many colors. Many women will buy them by the halfdozen to give among their friends. In addition to this special, there will bo 5 other big special lots of boudoir caps at corresponding opaclal prices.
,S SILK SHIRTS Any man likes a silk dress shirt. Get AO him one of these for Xmas. Fancy 1 Mfl stripes of tub silk; also plain Jersey silk. a r AH sizes. Such shirts as these are easily worth $6. Men’s $1.25 Silk Neck Scarfs, special SB£ Men ’3 SI.OO Neckwear, in Xmas boxes. .79^ Men’s $1.25 Winter Caps, with inbands 98£ Men’s good quality initial handkerchiefs at 10£ Men’s 85c velour gloves with jersey palms. Men’s 75c Suspenders in Xmas boxes, at.. Big lot silk Four-in-Hand Ties, special at. .49£ Men’s $1 pure silk Hose, special, pair 75<i Men’s very fine bathrobes for Xmas gifts.ss.9s Special lot Shaving Mugs, cigarette cases, at.29<
Starting Saturday a Sale of Ladies' Fine Dresses,slo Such dresses you would hardly expect to get in a sale a month from now at $lO. They are simply wonderful for the money and are bound to find quick owners. Silk dresses, wool dresses, all new handsome styles, which earlier in the season would have sold at sls, $18.50, S2O. They will all be grouped on a special rack tomorrow for easy selection and q.ilck gelling. Those who come early get best choice. Sale of Cloth and Plush Coats at $14.85 Many are going to buy someone a coat for a present—a very sensible thing to do. Her# is big variety of good ones in late styles and priced now at January clearance price. Long cloth coats of various materials and color* and short black plush coats. Women’s and misses’ sizes. Children’s Warm Velvet Coats, $5 For small girls these are Ideal coats for cold weather. Made of heavy velvet In various colors with contrast collar and cuffs. Coats that earlier were $7.50.
Children’s Boxed Xmas HANDKERCHIEFS 10c Box A gift for the little ones—colored border handkerchiefs with attractive designs on each. They come put up 2 in an attractive box. We have 100 dozen of these to offer while they last and they can’t last long at 104* a box. This will make a useful lasting gift. It is really a surprise bargain special for tomorrow at the big handkerchief booth.
Sale of 1,000 Ladies’ PURSES 93c My, how they'll go at 98c; real leather strap handle parses In various styles. Also included a big lot of canteen boxes with inside fittings and large mirror. This is one of the biggest Xmas gift specials in the entire city. All will be piled on a bargain table for quick selling. Get in the crowd and make your selection.
One Hundred Nickeled SHAVING STANDS SI.OO Avery useful gift for any man who shaves himself. Consists of a brush, mug and mirror combined on a stand as a one-piece set. Brightly nickel-plated. Should you want a better outfit there are others specially priced at $1.09, $1.98, $2.95, $3.08 and $4.98. One of the biggest selling items in the men’s gift department tomorrow.
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