The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-12-19
MORENC| STORES {. REFLECT CAMPS
 PROSPERITY
Increase of Wealth and Earnings Of Mining Community is Evidenced in Sales of Large Company Stores-Holiday Trade of Phelps-Dodge Store is
 Phenomenal.

The present prosperity of Morenci
 is we'll evidenced in the splendid
 sales of the two large company stores of that place, the management of the
 Phelps-Dodge store stating that the
 sales of the holiday season, begin ming well in November, are continu- ing unabated, and that all indications are that the present Christmas sea- son will witness the greatest holiday trade in the history of that great mercantile emporium.
 MT. A. L. Cummings, manager of several departments of the store, in-
 cluding jewelry and holiday goods, announces that never in his past con- nection with the store has the holiday trade been so extensive. This year the holiday buying began very early in the season, and has continued un- abated until the present, with all in dications that the entire stock of sew eral lines of goods will be sold before the last weeks in December. Many lines have been so active that recorders have been sold immed- lately upon delivery.
 This store, which for it's large stock of seasonable goods of the best in quality, has achieved a splendid repu- tation, is now presenting a beautiful appearance On every floor, from basement to stock rooms on the high est floor, are arrays of merchandise arranged with taste and skill, the great stock embracing goods of the best in quality, and in the more deli cate lines much beauty and elegance.
 The large display windows on the ground floor are so arranged that the spirit of Christmas is rife.
 The jewelry and cut glass depart ment, noted for the quality and beauty of it's stock, this season pre- sents a scene that instantly appeals to the spectator. The tempting ar ray of scintillating beauties in novel and original designs in the finest of cut glass and jewelry, very appropri- ate for Christmas gifts, is such that beautiful is the only fitting descrip- tion. No expense has been spared by the management in buying of the pre- sent stock, having selected articles most alluring, thus preparing for the trade of this section a stock of appropriate gifts that could only at tract.
 Many new and novel designs are shown in cut glass, the stock com prising a sparkling array that would delight the devotee of artistic effects. | In the silverware section are many | articles selected for the wishes of the prospective purchaser in this line. l Silver mesh purses, various services and similar articles appropriate for | Christmas gifts form an entrancing | display, in this department are many articles of gold, including large | stock of watches. Precious stones are extensively handled as usual. This department is experiencing heavy trade, and bears well to do more than sustain the reputation of the store in these lines.
 In the ladies' outfitting department  gowns, and tailored suits is complete, garments of the most deli cate beauty in colors and texture of weave. There can be found the costliest and most delicate creations. Evening gowns of all lace, in carmine, ecru, gonws of chiffon, chiffon and lace, and all of the most beautiful and most fashionable in Parisian models are among these displays. Colors are very pleasing, virgin blue being one of the new shades. A beau tiful model is crepe de chine, trim med in black and white laces. An other is Of all chiffon, with empire 1rape. Perhaps the most beautiful 1f all is that of white satin, brocaded. Among the afternoon gowns can be ,ound designs that are delightful in effect, uniting richness and simplicity.
 In all lines the management has made preparations for the present that promise to place a rec )rd in the many holiday sales already o the stores credit.