Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 183, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 December 1923 — Page 9

FKIdAY, DEC. 14,1923

FIFIH AVENUE MERCHANTS STRUT THEIR XMAS STUFF The Male of the Species Has Started on a Buying Spree —Prices Take Flight, By United Brest N*l\V YORK. Dec. 14. —Christmas present prices for folk who must have “the best, regardless,” reached a peak today. When the “only nine more shopping days until Christmas’ signs went up along Fifth Ave., so did some other things. Fii.h Ave. never trots out its best

§No Wonder Kay’s Is Busyl^jiljPw^k The people of this city certainly appreciate the remarkable ' ; 'M;'.v^J2ST values that we are offering, and that is the reason why Kay’s *^i,V are busy. Plenty of extra salespeople to serve you! Glorious Xmas Diamonds if Ifi An Ideal Gift , „ J@f T T THAT a wonderful gift a beaut:ful Kay Diamond Ring 'i'XW' V s ■ '// & • / ’ * V <■’ for HIM VV will make! Every one a gem n the newest 14-kt. and 'WW . ,’• Y ”n rou'd n„t possibly think of 18-kt. white gold settings. We positively believe * %|| jftT that nowhere can you get such wonderful values and terms 1 -3Sj| / |*.: v ’ ;V V pLitir.nsand Select a Diamond at Kay’s and you’ll be satisfied. Arrange- Diamond year^ ar “ lns c “ Beß ' P “ y “**' ments can be made so that you can pay next year to suit J purchased here your own convenience. E // may be exchanged SW.SO Mr ¥/ / j at any u > ture t * me A , Others at s 37=“ s so= andu P pIHJtSS

Present HER With an Exqui:Ue Watch It is impossible for us to describe in mere \ words the beauty and ut splendor of our showing of Bracelet Watches. No Ini matter what you IBSi want to pay, you Difijr are sure to find oce pu here at Kay’s. Open a Kay Account Absolutely no trouble or embarrassment In opening a charge account at Kay’s. All transactions are kept confidential and yon will be treated In the manner in wnieh you like to be treated.

for HIM Watch Chains Lo u= e Rings Cuff Links Tie Clasps Beit Buckles Shaving Sets Cigarette Cases . Fountain Pens. Etc.

until the last ten days. The beet must be spared the handling of the host of early shoppers and preserved for the hastier purchasers. Even New Yorkers were surprised to find out how much those for whom the best was none too good could pay. Candy at $250 Fancy boxes of candy at $250 and 1375. Cigarettes, each of a different tint, by the 100, $22.50. Imported manicure sets, the “latest and smartest," S6OO. Os course, among the more personal gifts permitted to fathers and such, there was practically no limit to the prices. Barring furs and jewelry, however, some of the things you could buy your best girl, if you wanted to see how extravagant you could be, included: Sets of Mah Jongg. the Chinese game, from $24 to $495. Candy stuffed into dolls which wore S6O worth of lace petticoats at S3OO. Colored shawls, rich with the hues of Seville, at SIOO to $1,200.

MV at AV MEXI YEAR

' 13T w. WASHINGTON

Have You $35.62? By United Frees _ WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.—The per capita money in circulation In the United States today is $35.52, according to annual report of the Dawes. In 1914 the average was only $17.89. During same period the total stock of money in the country increased from $3,738,300,000 to $8,603,703,000.

Handkerchiefs, in riotous colors and new florentine borders, at $75 a dozen. Ho Hum A silver coektaU shaker, designated as a "beverage mixer,” complete with sliver glasses and a tray, S3BO. (Incidentally, no Fifth Ave. Jeweler

TEA $1 0.95 SETS lO= Four-piece sets in heavy quadruple GIFTS THAT LAST

|f% PEARLS .50 Open Evenings Until Xmas

was without several of these on dis p*ay.) Walking sticks with carvod heads imported from Bavaria and Tyrol for ladies at S6O. Os such stuff is New York’s most extravagant Christmas made. They were brought on display because the time is at hand when the male takes to the shopping path. Department store statisticians estimate that for the first fifteen days of December, 95 per cent of the shoppers are women. Then hubby takes a look at the calendar and realizes how my-gosh awful close It Is to Christmas, and from today on until the evening pt the twentyfourth, the male percentage In the shopin£ mixture increases steadily until it reaches its peak at about 40 per cent. Credit Men Against Bonus The Indianapolis Association of Credit Men were on record today as opposed to the soldiers’ bonus. Resolutions opposing the measure and urging economical administration of Gov-

Lodge Rings $7.50 and Up We have lodge Rings for all the different goorders K. C. —Masons —Elks, etc.

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eri.ment were adopted by the association Thursday. K. E. Smith, secretary for two years, resigned to take a position with the City Trust Company. Police Protect Women Police were detailed today to watch the neighborhood of South St. and Capitol Ave. for the colored and white men who have been accosting women.

Always Take/! Jr CASCARAiI,QUININE J*o , lUlieve* J* COLD IN 24 HOURS V* LA GRIPPE IN 3 DAYS >* All Dniliti-} otttti |

q ( “1847” Rogers Vi (547 ROGEttS BROS li The REAL GIFT lor THE HOME We specialize on the famous “1847” Rogers Bros.’ Silverware, knowing it to be of a very high quality. Give Mother, Sister,-Wife dr friend a chest of Rogers, and pay next year. s^*>•Bs m ;

for HER Dinner Rings Vanity Cases Mesh Bags . Gold Pencils Fountain Pens Earrings Toilet Sets , Silverware, Etc.

SLIPPERS

Women’s Felt Slippers Many different styles and colors to choose from In these fine gift slippers with comfortable soft soles. Special Satur•Juliet Slippers Mother or grandmother would ? bed l!g ten with a pair of these Juliets. They have leather Hr soles, rubber heels unci are /jfj jSjgr either fur or ribbon trimmed, fg I 1* f \ Special Saturday— Jf f gjSX' S \ $1.45 Jimj jp SI sen ( 3V * 9 •

Children’s Slippers Red Top Boots Every child wants a pair of red bootees or A i ,air nf thPße t 0 Hear outdoors when Lii?.lVij , . It rains or the snow flies are the dream ms, '• ■' red Everett slippers. Sott soled ones are — of every child in an sjbcs, .5 to xo. &&>s&&■■■■■■■■ they are special Saturday ai — 81 e *2.48 MT$ r ß nilD SHP* 352 ' 54 —“ h ' SL !l w FUURJ’siorh Stas

I Final Clean-Up Sale! Slightly Used Detroit r > ]/apor Only a Few cf Each Model—Several Are New Demonstrators Each One Carries New Stove Guarantees 1 $32.00 Model, Now. . .$25.60 j $39.50 Model, Now. . .$31.60 1923 Models m $49.50 Model, Now. . .$41.60 _ . i * re > "■ ■ *“■“ s w”sn^:r S $92.50 Model, Now. . .$74.00 A Week Can Be Arranged! ' Save 25% on Children’s Furniture We Are Closing Out Our Children’s Goods at Radically Reduced Prices. St7e 25 Per Cent on Children’s Furniture, Doll Carts, Etc.

Romeos and Everetts Men of all ages like these all-leather slippers because they are soft and comfortable, yet they will wear as well as shoes. Special Saturday— Brown Kid. Men’s Felt Slippers Gray felt slippers, with leather soles and rubber heels; all of the best quality. ;■

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