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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 5 Dec 1925, p. 26

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bait" WINNETKA TALK December 5, 1925 December 5, 1925 WINNETKA TALK ES hhh ee REL TT TT Te Sa ome 10 Jeyland) Pay an Early Visit to SANTA CLAUS Here's just what every Kiddie has been anxiously awaiting--the chance to see old Santa himself and tell him just what he or she wants this Christmas. Santa Claus has promised us a visit starting December 5th (Don't forget the date!), and will be in the Toy Department on the First Floor ready to greet all his little friends. Bet- ter come in early, cause he'll be awfully rushed just before Christmas. Land O'Toys--First Floor Dolls of Every Type Hosts of cunning dollies are here all dressed up and waiting to meet their new mamas. There are life like "Bye Lo" Babies wrapped in soft blankets at $4.25 and $5.95, snuggley stockinette dolls to take to bed, and the famous Horsman dolls of every type in gayest attire from $1.25 to $10.50. Gayly Painted Mechanical Toys Toys that go by themselves are always loads of fun, and we Have automobiles, trucks, realistic Fords, fire engines, and boats ranging all the way from 50c up to $6.00. New and cunning are huge turtles that waddle along, drawing their heads in and out when pulled by a string. - They are $1.75. . Boats - Wagons - Games - Drums Every little boy loves a sailboat and we have them as low as 60c. Gayly varnished wagons range from $1.75 to $13.50. Every sort of game, among which Uncle Bill's Circus, Duck Shooting and sets of Crayons and Water Colors are new and very popular, will be found, and of course there are drums, large and small, that range from 50c to $6.00. Eirst Floor AT FOUNTAIN SQUARE - EVANSTON AT FOUNTAIN SQUARE - EVANSTON The Store of Hlanp Bifls HRISTMAS, with its joyous spirit of giving, is nearly with us once more, and here you will find unusually lovely things for everyone on your Christmas list. Now is the time to buy your gifts while stocks are complete and fresh and the service is unhurried. A careful and leisurely selection means gifts you are proud to give and that your friends will be happy to receive. Italian Motor Robes For those who enjoy motoring, a warm Ng all wool robe will be most appreciated. These imported robes are plaid on one side and a plain color on the other with heavily fringed ends, and are only $12.50. Boudoir Pillows Lovely pillows of pale taffetas brighten the corners of the boudoir. are trimmed with French flowers. They are $3.95 and $7.25. Christmas Greeting Cards We have a very large and extremely attractive selection of Christmas cards from which to choose and are equipped to engrave them with your name or complete personal sentiment. An early order will insure greater satisfaction in engraving and prompter service. Seals and Cord Our assortment of gay Christmas seals, tags cards, stickers, ribbons and cord are complete and ready for your in- spection. A better selec- tion and better service may be had early in the season, and we suggest that you anticipate your needs, and purchase now. Wool Kenwood Blankets , Handsome all wool blankets make a lovely gift for the housewife, and may v ps y be had in plain colors or checks in gold, orchid, blue, pink, tan, rose or green at Desk Sets Desk sets are always an appre- ciated gift, and these are unusually There are rose, orchid and blue ones attractive. They may be had in and some in two tone effects: all tooled leather, brass, antique bronze ; or plain leather in blue, brown or rose at $3.95 to $14.95. $12.75 a pair. Luncheon Sets Luncheon sets of fine linen are very beautiful and make a hand- some gift. There are thirteen piece sets of Italian cut work at $16.50 to $35.00, and sets of Irish Linen with colored drawn threads at $8.95 and $9.25. -- Distinctive hoy For the Discriminating Traveler For the man or woman who travels, nothing is quite as important as serviceable, yet distinctive luggage. For the woman we suggest a leather bound patent leather hat box or carry-all priced from $5.00 to $1500. The gentleman traveler will appreciate a good-looking Glad- stone bag of Cowhide, with strong reinforcing bands, expansion shirt fold, and plaid waterproof lining. In black or brown at $21.00. Basement Brimful of Suggestions Is THE GIFT SHOP For months we have searched the markets dnear and far for the sort of gift merchandise that discriminating men and women would be proud to give, and happy to receive. greatly enlarged Gift Shop on the first floor be have devoted a large space to its display, a In our Glass Dresser Sets For the vanity dresser of most any woman, a dainty set including powder jar and cologne bottles will certainly be welcomed. We are showing them in Amber, Amethyst and Iridescent glass with fancy flower-like stoppers, priced from $6.00 to $12.00. Cigarette and Utility Boxes Leather Coin and Card Cases Small cases such as illustrated at the right are mighty convenient for small change or cards. There are soft leather ones from 25¢ to 50c, and bronze, gold, green and blue brocaded leatherette at $1.00. They make practical and lasting gifts, and are very reasonably priced. First Floor AT FOUNTAIN SQUARE - EVANSTON IAIIAEIRT III AT ATTRA AT TALI ALI AL ELT EAT ALT FEIT EAT What man, or woman either, would not appre- ciate and recognize the beauty and usefulness of a lovely box such as we have sketched? tooled leather, walnut, Moorish jewel, and marble and wood combinations. Available in various sizes and priced from $5.50 to 14.00. Made of PTT T EP Ppp. let

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