Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-19

OF them tnut nave no go IN the Se
up. There are ships of state, mighty
ba~ttleships, with their gun fighting
tops and all complete. made to move
majestically across imaginary deeps tt
meet the foe. There are engines of al
kinds, that run by steam, and rea
trains of cars, engine and all, that once
wound UP, steams saucily round anc
round a circular track. Merry-go-
rounds that give their tin passengers
midair rides to the unwinding of g
spring, and hose wagons, and steamers
and Japanese ladies that tread witt
mincing steps across the counter under
the shade of the parasol they carry
Everything that it is possible to imi-
tate in real life has been initiated fol
the children by the toy maker and the
list is almost endless.
In the mechanical toy line n of the
leaders this season is the reversible
toy, the trains Of cars, and "balkine
donkey" These, when wound up, may
be set in motion in the opposite direc-
ton by pressing a spring. The Humpty
Dumpty circus Is another leader. In
this little novelty clowns and different
animals>are made to stand in any posi-
ton desired. Wooden toys are also a
ferent varieties of stock made Of wood,
armories and forts. with wooden SOL
diers, boats and ships for the boys. and
parlor sets. dressers, chairs and wash
tubs for the little girls.
Dolls and Teddy Bears.
While much has been said Of the
Teddy Bear a g affecting the sale Of
dolls. this is declared to be untrue
locally, according to dealers. The
Teddy Bear trade has been exceeding
ly heavy this season, and the little
fuzzy pets range in price from 81 to
81. The dolls have had the same
enormous sale, however, and can be
bought for a penny up to 81. These
more expensive dolls are imported
German bisque, with natural hair and
lashes. Some are handsomely gowned,
and larger mes of the same grade
without dresses are to be secured at
the same price.
Everything in the doll line is i'm
ported from Germany. There are no
dolls made in this country except the
rubber doll. Germany manufactures
everything in his line, even to the
tiny ones. While the Teddy Bears
originated in Germany, many of the
better ones are now made in this coun-
try.
Attractive Art Goods.
The stationers and art dealers and
those who handle pictures are showing
an especially attractive line of art
goods in both framed and unframed,
original water colors, prints, photo
types, etchings, and color photographs.
Some of these in especially striking
colors and original designs of framing
are admirable adornments for the
mans den.
The vast array Of fiction which has
come from the press of the country
during the fall and early winter adds
greatly to the list of books suitable for
Christmas presents. In addition to
these there is the usual showing .of
gift books, in beautifully bound and
illustrated volumes of standard prose
or poetry. Included among these are a
great many daitny booklets, especially
intended for the Christmas time.
For MiIady's Table.
The dealers in glass, china and sim
liar wares have such an array Of beau
tiful and handsome articles on display
that he who seeks for something to
add to his lady friends table should
not search in vain. Japanese stuff" in
this line is proving a big seller this
season, as is also cut glass in all the
plain, Inc delicate designs. Cut glass
;, -. usual tarn re thu cfopIoc ord itS
sales are adding much to the bulk Of
the business. Haviland does not seem
to be quite so much in vogue this sea-
son for presents as it has in the past,
altho it is being sold, and Of course
furnishes a staple for the year round|
Among the newer things in this
branch of trade is hand painted wood
en- ware, a limited quantity Of which is
being shown. 1t comes in powder
boxes, vases, hand mirrors and card
boxes and trays. 1t has all the appear
ance of hand painted china, except
that it is of course not nearly SO
fragile.
Jewels for the Ladies.
The dealers in jewels and jeWelry
and kindred wares are putting forth
an exceptionally attractive display Of
goods for the person who is search
ing for gifts Of this kind for the lady,
or man, for that matter. There is the
usual array Of useful articles for@the
dressing table and toilet, but in addi-
ton there is a vast quantity Of orna-
mental goods that are most enticing.
They include practically everything
that can be made Of the c~ostlier met
ais, and in addition to the staple goods
there are so many novelties, in the
way of settings of jewels and orna-
ments that to mention them would
mean a detailing of a complete stock.
For tho Man Of the House.
When the lady sees something use
full for, the man she very frequently
seeks out the clothier or mems fur
nisher, who are this year, as never be-
fore, prepared to supply the demand
for wearing apparel suitable for
Christmas gifts. All Of the dealers
in this line are showing an exception
ally nice lot of mems house and smok-
ing jackets, in all of the quieter shades
and finer caves. In addition there
are lines of bath robes, some of them
being very daring and dainty in COL
ors, altho the most in the more
subdued tones Neckwear and scarfs
intended to match all sorts of COM
plexions, add to this list of wearing
apparel being supplemented by gloves
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