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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 8 Dec 1923, p. 8

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8 WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1923 'Banks Mail $14,000 in Christmas Saving Checks Four hundred. Winnetkans shared the sum of $14,000 this week, which represents the total amount of money paid out to individuals who took ad- vantage of the Christmas Savings plan of the Winnetka State Bank and the Winnetka Trust and Savings Bank. The Winnetka State Bank reports that $9,000 was paid out in Christmas Savings checks to about 300 people, while it is announced that the Win- netka Trust and Savings Bank paid 100 people a total sum of approxi- mately $5,000. Last year the Trust and Savings Bank paid out approximately $2,500, thus showing an increase of 50 percent this year. It is said that those people who were on the list this year are joining the club again for the next | for the ensuing year and it is believed! om that the total of the checks made out in 1924 will more than double those |i mailed to the Christmas shoppers this hi banks are now taking in new members | season. Peddling Booze to Come High for John Ostrowsky Winnetka police have instituted proceedings to secure an injunction restraining John Ostrowsky, recently found guilty of manufacturing and selling intoxicating liquors at his home at 1487 Asbury avenue, from further engaging in the practice un- der penalty of having his home sold over his head without any remuner-| ation for him from such disposition. | Ostrowsky was fined $100 and costs before Magistrate Northrop. It was said that government offici- als were to take a hand in the | Improved Service by Delivery from Glencoe Commerre Petrolewm Company 960 Green Bay Rd., Glencoe Phone Glencoe 531 . year, but with larger amounts. Both | Ostrowsky case. The Christmas Gift Store is ready! 1 lems since the assortments offered are so large and varied. are at their best! for Nother HOSIERY--perhaps! You never heard her complain of having too many! And here in our gift assortments you will find just the kind you wish--a generous selection of silk or wools, all sizes, priced from $1.25 to $3.00 pair. BATHROBES are a "homey" sort of gift-- and always so acceptable. And the coloring and designs of these we are showing are so good-looking you'll probably wish for one yourself. Priced $5.50 to $10. THEN there are Hand Bags, Neckwear, Hand- kerchiefs Candles, Wallace Nutting's hand colored Pictures, or Lustre wear--in fact so many" things we will not pretend to enumer- ate them. You will have to come in and see for yourself. And Xmas Cards! CARDS that are unusually attractive, and en- tirely different, give one an opportunity to exercise their own taste in making selections. Every card engraved and embossed. Priced from 5¢ to 20c each. for Sigler There's POHLSON GIFTS! These attrac- tive, distinctive, yet inexpensive gifts, have won their way into nearly everyone's shop- ping list. No doubt you've heard of them, and read about them, now they are here at this store where you can see them yourself. Priced 25¢ to $1. Why not COWAN POTTERY? Or Station- ery--or even, Gloves. These are only sug- gestions--many others are here besides these few. There are novelties made from ribbons-- there are books. galore--in fact an almost endless array--so to choose a gift for sister, will not be so hard after all. Don't Forget Baby! "His or Her Majesty" the baby is in for a big time this Xmas! Of course there will be rattles, 'nd toys, 'nd everything, but why not something useful as well? A pair of bootees, or a sacque, or a carriage robe for instance! These and many more things are here for you to select from. As convenient as it is to shop at the Christ ful service, it will be still more convenient 1 two merchandise deliveries daily at 10:30 a. m. and 4 p. m. Shop now--and shop here. later date, if desired. This Store Open Saturday Evenings Until 9 o'clock Brimful of suggestions, it offers you a solution of so many of your gift prob- Come in! COME! Visit Our Toyland Today! In our toy section boys and girls find price- less treasures--their friends, their com- rads, their ambitions. Bring them in to visit in this Modern Fairyland--this sec- . tion of our store belongs exclusively to them. For Boys there are Mechanical toys--trains and autos that wind up and run an indefi- nite time. There are building blocks, and balls. There are games and cutouts of many kinds. For the girls are dolls and doll clothes, pantry sets and kitchen sets, furniture and chairs and tables. These and many more besides-- DOLLS vio... eines iia 10c to $3.50 TEA. SETS iio. 50c to 1.25 TRAINS cee iii 25c to 8.50 DRUMS, ... ihe 25¢ to 1.00 ANIMALS, ..ccvnvsrdinrss 10c to 2.50 GAMES 25... cvveaiiiai 10c to 2.00 BOOKS: .... .. RRC Sy 15¢ to 2.00 Make your tree more beautiful than ever this year by using a lot of these bright tree ornaments. Tinsel, artificial snow icicles and lights will help too. be obtained here. DoYour (tists Shoping £ Er & All of these can Make your selection early, while stocks for Eather NECKTIES--No matter how many he gets, he will always appreciate "just one more." As for the ties themselves, we are justly proud of the assortment we can show you--Silks and Knits, or Silk and Wools, give the'assort- ment such a variety, that most any taste can be well satisfied. Priced $1 to $2.50. THEN there are Novelties made from leather, little gifts that he probably would never think of getting! Bill Folds, and Key Cases, and Card Cases, or "Tight Wads" seem to be the favorites among these. The prices are from 25¢ to $3.50. SHIRTS are always acceptable, and especially so when they are made from such nice materi- als, and fit so comfortably as these' do. You get his size from one of his collars, then come in--selection will be easily and quickly accom- plished. Priced $2.50 to $5.50. BELTS or Hosiery, or Cuff Links--such ac- sories as these are, are always welcomed. If none of these will do, come inspect the booth we have especially for "Gifts for Men." It is full of other suggestions. for Brother If he is one of the "Younger" Kind, he will be immensely pleased with one of our "American Boy" athletic outfits. They are composed of footballs, baseballs, bats, mitts, or golf outfits in a variety of combinations, put up in attractive gift boxes. Any boy would be proud of such a gift. The prices are $1 to $7.50 depending upon the combination selected. And here also are Books for real boys. There are the adventures of the Radio Boys, and "Pee Wee" Harris, and Tom Swift. They have experiences that most any boy can have, and that every boy enjoys reading about. Priced at 50c each. Then There's Seals! SEALS and Tags and Wrappings! Use lots of these necessities, because an attractive dress makes any gift more pleasing. Here are tissue papers, holly papers, seals, tags, and cords, of all varieties. Make your selections now because you will need lots of these things later. mas Store, with its large selection of Gift Merchandise and its cheer- f vou do your shopping early and do it early in the day. We make Any purchases made will be held for delivery at a The McAllister-Worthen Company 1146 Wilmette Ave. Wilmette Lg ---- pT TRS TEX - . i Se

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