The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-12-13

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turn. On this same balcony force
of a dozen bundle wrappers attend TO
the swift handling of a" purchases,
which are sent for checking and
bundllng in the new and much more
rapid bundle carriers.
| On each of the other floors is
corresponding bundle system for small
packages, supplemented by desks or
counters on the floors for the handling
of bulky purchases.
On all the floors new counters and
other fixtures have been installed, all
lower than previously. This gives
clear view of the entire floor, much
more slightly and conducive to quicker
service and greater vigilance on the
part Of the floor managers.
Drinking fountains of marble are
provided on every floor, each orna-
mental, connected with the pure city
water always cool. When it is re-
membered that previously there was
but one drinking fountain in the entire
store, this new arrangement will be
heartily appreciated.
| Sitting room, writing and rest room
anu q tOlict IOOIll are pro-
vided on the second floor: The sitting,
writing and rest rooms are handsome
~ furnished with easy chairs and
rockers, mirrors and desks. The toilet
! rooms include a large lavatory with
all other conveniences so appreciated
! by women when shopping. These will
all be in charge Of matron, who will
constantly watch over the comfort of
patrons and maitain that rigid cleanli-
ness so necessary with the increased
! modern knowledge of proper hygiene.
The art gallery on the third floor is
a decided innovation, and its intro
duction is evidence of the courage Of
the management and faith in Duluth.
! This art gallery is entirely inclosed, a
room about fifty feet square, decorated
in red burlap. It Is lighted from the
, ceiling with a row of refectors all
around the room, throwing a soft yet
! sufficient light on all the pictures.
These pictures are exclusively oil
/; paintings in elaborate polished gold
frames and include subjects of great
variety in marine. landscape, still and
active life. the products Of artists of
repute both in America and Europe
!
$780, The collection is worthy a visit
from every lover of art.
| THE DEPARTMENTS.
| The arrangement Of the departments
permanent except as to (the fourth
floor is as follows:
BASEMENT.
Imported china, artwares, porcelains,
| bric-a-brac and cut glass,
| Domestic crokery, china and glass;
ware.
Lamps, electroiliers and lighting ac-
cessories for oil gas and electricity.
Hardware, tinware and enameled
ware, steel cutlery
! Wooden and willow ware
Harness and horse goods.
Paints, oils, varnishes and brushes.
MAIN FLOOR.
Dress goods, silks, velvets and wash
goods
| Dress Innings.
Notions and Iu!terns.
Drugs and toilet preparations.
Handkerchiefs.
Ribbons.
Laces.
Women's neckdressings.
; Cut flowers.
! Confectionery:
/ Books and stationery:
Art needlework.
Gloves and mittens.
Hosiery and underwear.
! Linens and towels.
! JeWclry and silverware.
! Leather goods and belts.
Optical goods. with a dark room and
all modern appliances for examining
the eyes for fitting glasses.
| Musical instruments and sheet music
Mems hats and caps.
Mems furnishings.
/ Lost and found" desk.
| Purchase ticket desk.
! SECOND FLOOR.
| Sitting writing and rest rooms