The Press., 1905-12-20
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 The Howard store, which is enter ing it's 11th year as a distributor of dry goods, was never better equipped to meet the public demands in it's line than at present. The amount of room at the disposal of the firm does not allow them. to carry line of toys and bulky articles at this season, as every foot is needed for the heavy stocks in the regular lines, For practical, sensible gifts for the fair sex no stock is more complete than this. Next to having the goods the manner of sell ing them is to be considered. There is homelike atmosphere about this store that is an important element in it's popularity. The proprietor and clerks act as if they were glad to see the customers, and every effort is made to please them. At present buying is very brisk at the Howard store. There is all unusually good line of furs here, ranging in price from 9S cents to $25. The neckwear department has hit the popular fancy to such an extent that it has been re- plenished for the second time this season, and may have to be again. There js a good showing of white aprons, and nowhere is there a better assortment of handkerchiefs. Just
 
 ribbons and faces for fancy work may be found here. Gloves and hosiery in abundance. In dress goods never was there a more complete line of standard materials.
 J. M. LEACH.
 The windows at this store speak more eloquently than words of the desirable things that may be found in the gift line. Prominence is right ly given at this season to bath robes, smoking jackets and house coats. The stock of these articles contains some dandy specimens. Three differ ent styles of silk muff1ers to set you wondering which you like best Neck wear from 25 cents to $1, rich in coloring and excellence. A beauti- ful showing of, ladies' and gents um- brellas, ranging in price from $1. 50 to $5. The stock of sweaters was never more complete, and the prices range from 50 cents to $3 50. Fancy suspenders, one pair i'll box, might he your choice. In gloves there is everything from the stylish kids to the heavier varieties, built for utility aud comfort. Fur and fur lined gloves for driving insure warmth, and would be appreciated as gift ill many instances. The line of jewelry attracts attention at this season. From it many pretty presents can be selected, such as chains, pins and cuff buttons If you are going as high as suit or all overcoat, there never was better assortment of stylish, we'll made garments to select from
 N. M. WILTON.
 The dainty stock shown here is as
 
 is active buying, Among the novel, ties this year that are attracting fa- vorable attention are the local scenes in water colors, produced from pho- tographs. The same process in larger pictures has produced some attractive effects. There is good line of pop ular novels, including such popular sellers as "The House of Mirth," "Zanna", "Nedra" and "The Res urrection of Miss Cynthia 7" There are bibles and prayer books, and a line of diaries complete enough to fill every need. A camera is a pleasing gift, and they are priced here from $2 to $17.5 50. This is always a good | place to select picture and gift books, l and this year is no exception. A novelty sold here are the Dennison tags and labels. These will just put the finishing touch on your Christ mas presentation. Ask to see these tags and labels.
 ANDERS JACOBSEN.
 The Jacobsen pharmacy is in holi- day trim and presents a very neat ap- pearance. A good idea can be ob- tained of the holiday goods by a glance at the show windows. In one a selection of toilet cases meets the eye which excite the admiration of the most prosaio. The lady who re- no # gift will be envied by those who do not. In the other window there is a display that will appeal to the men. It is composed largely of pipes and cigars, win a background of pocket books. The pipes run from 25 cents ID in price, and the cigars by the box 'etail from $1 to $3. 25. The pro- orietor says he has perfume by the barrel. He certainly has it in dainty packages without umber, as we'll as Il bulk. You will not have to leave $ his store to find what you want in , confectionery. MT. Jacobsen has the s 'iggest and best line of rubber goods z yer shown here.
 ARONSON BROS. t A stock of clothing and mems fur ishings that should not be overlooked = 5 that of Aronson Bros. in the Rock yell block. Neatly displayed, at Q argain prices, are many articles suit ble for substantial giving. A warm vercoat for the boy can be secured " ere for $2 98 up to $S. AS. For g hildren they have overcoats marked P rom $125 to $3. 9S, Mems over- i,