The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-12-09
XMAS SPIRIT
is IN THE AIR
MERCHANTS SHOW HOLIDAY GOODS
Local Shoppers Have As Fine Line Of Ar
ticles to Choose from as those
from Large Cities

dUEOhu III lopu River. I1at season or
pleasant anticipations, when little
children write letters and lisp prayers
to that benevolent old myth, Santa
Claus. and when old folks joyfully
think of the joys they may be able to
bring to adult friends as well Ias to
younger ones, is here.
And Hood River merchants are doing
their parts to make the Hood River
Christmas happy ona Stores of local
business men are filled with articles to
meet the demand of the most fastidi-
GUS "spug." Of course you know what
"spug" is-a member of the Society
for the Prevention of Useless Giving.
While many dainty articles may be
found in the stores and great assort-
ment of toys is being displayed at vari-
Gus places, the merchants declare that
Hood River people for the past year
have displayed judgment in purchas-
ing. The demand for pretty but USE
less articles is lacking. The local pur-
chaser is looking for something sub
prosperity is noted. there is new
tinge of frugality in the atmosphere.
And to the beauty of their great as
sortments of stocks local merchants
have added that rare beauty of useful
ness.
The interior of the stores and their
show windows are taking on holiday
looks this week. Following are enum-
Grated some of the articles that local
purchasers may have to chose from
for their Christmas presents this year.
In all the state, perhaps, one may
not be able to find better jewelry than
is now on display at the store of W. F.
LarawaY. 1--WE believe that the best
is none too good for Hood River" says
Frank A. Haener, matchmaker and
jeweler at Laraway's. Gust glance
over our stock and you will find mer-
chandise of quality. There is Libby's
cut glass, the best makes of Sterling
silverware, best quality of plated silver
ware. To show some of the new plat
ed goods, MIR. Laraway brought forth
knife made from "Urex," meaning king
of metals. The blade was sharpened
like razor. and the jeweler sliced
large shavings from a piece of hard
wood. The knife was not dulled.
the best watches and clocks of all
makes, handpainted china, ivory goods,
precious stones. rings for ladies and
gentlemen, purses, handbags, brace
let's, neck chains, mesh bags, souvenir
spoons, umbrellas. ebony goods and
numerous other articles.
One of the prettiest schemes of dec
orations is found at the 5. 10 and Is
cent store of Mr.. and Mrs. d. G.
Cruikshank. Fir boughs are used to
give the Christmas appearance to the
exterior of the store. Inside the space
has been arranged in booths. The huge
columns in the center of the store have
been so decorated as to appear as
though they were reared from baskets.
Toys are seen on every side. The can
dies of this store have made an appeal
to Hood River people, and this season.
according to Mr.. Cruikshank, it is ex-
pected that more than ton of sweets
will be sold. 1--WE are paying special
attention to the Christmas spirit" says
Mr.. Cruikshank. "And we are catering
| to the desires of Hood River people.
We have made an effort this season to
lay in a supply of useful articles. In
our toy line, having purchased the en-
tire stock of the Stewart Hardware
Co., one will find many articles at
startlingly low prices, and all the line
will be sold below wholesale price,"
The Columbia Auto & Machine Co.
has two new model Dodge automobiles
and the same number of Fords at its
Columbia street garage. Santa Claus
may bring gladness to some family by
riding up to the home on Christmas
morning and leaving one of these cars.
Yasui Bros, the local Japanese i'm
porters, have again opened their
Fourth street store. where they have
on display novelty goods and articles of
use direct from the home country.
Woodenware, baskets. silks, chinaware
and precious metal work are being dis
posed of at appealing prices.
T'm a spug," says l.. M. Blowers,
and glimpse into the private life of
this merchant will show that he prac-
tices what he breaches, making pres
ents of substance that bring more than
passing pleasure. At MIR. Blowers
store may be found sieds. skates and
an attractive line of pocketknives. His
| line of hardware is complete one.
The Christmas shopper will find at
W. G. Weber's steamer or automobile
robes, mems gloves ard purses. suit
cases, travelling bags and leather nov
elites. Visitors to Hood River often
remark at the up to date appearance Of
MIR. Weber's harness and leather store.
No better line of saddles or harness,
1t is said. may be found in the state.
There 10 already Christmas bustle
at the big store of the E. A. Franz Co.
in the Eliot and Sproat buildings. A
display of Community silver in their
great showwindows is a work Of art.
The toys that are to be found in the
windows of the old Consolidated Mer-
camille Co. store give an inspiration TO
children. An easy chair may be found
for mother in the furniture depart
ment, and a reeiining Morris chair is
there waiting to be bought for tired
father. The assortment of casseroles
and Hotpoint electric articles is COM
plete. The goods at the store are
worth visiting.
| s. E. Bartmess is displaying line
Of Indian rugs, furniture, sewing ma
chimes, mattresses. He is offering bar
gains in his handsome rugs and tapes
tries.
| At H. o. Kresse's drug store. the
sign of tie Rexall goods, is heard the
lsweet-toned Victrola. The store is often
crowded. patrons listening to the latest
records of the worlds masters. Can
dies, manicure sets. leather novelties.
cigars, Eastman kodaks, stationery and
perfumeries are offered.
"For the man or woman who is look
ing for goods that will be useful, that
will last and be appreciated throughout
the years, we have them at our store. !"
! saws William M. Stewart. "Uur line
of cutlery, o. v. B. pocket knives.
scissors and sewing sets are complete.
We have sleds and the best of skates,