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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 3 Dec 1927, p. 28

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WINNETKA TALK December 3, 192/ December 3, 1927 & SE EE The Christmas Store Attractive Art Novelties | - Gifts That Last In the gift section are a variety of hand made gifts from foreign lands and our best American shops. Im- Gift Shop--First Floor--Sherman Avenue Toys for Every Child Myriad toys for both boys and girls are found in toy- land. We have electric trains, chemical sets, erector sets, ice skates, sleds, wagons, trucks, puzzles, and bicycles for the boys. Santa has brought dolls that talk, doll buggies, tea sets, sewing sets, telephones, games, and bicycles for his girls. Children's Book Nook--First Floor--Davis Street ported stationery, Belgium pottery, Swedish wrought iron lamps, Sperm oil burners, moiré-top card tables, candles, and candlesticks make lovely presents for wo- men. Imported English playing cards, poker and smoking sets, cigarette cases, and wallets are liked by men. Engraved Christmas cards are found here also. Toyland--T hird Floor--Davis Street Side Children's Book Room Our collection of children's books are chosen care- fully. They are recommended by the National Kin- dergarten, Parent-Teacher Associations, and great known critics. Those for boys are The Perilous Isle-- Roberts; David Copperfield--Dickens; The Cruise of the Cachalot--Bullen; and Historic Ships--Holland. Those for girls include: Indian novels by Moon; Rose Mary and The Princess by Lawrence; Now We Are Six by Milne; and fairy tales. Baby Linen Books are carried here, too. Three Floors with Elevator Service Here in the art department are all materials to do with as indicated in the picture. Antique finish vanity boxes; waste paper baskets mounted in Italian de- signs; lacquered paneled screens; plaster book ends painted in oils; and pleated antique crackle lamp shades are attractive novelties for the home. You have ample time in which to paint what you choose. Instructions free if goods are purchased here. eat ne '®. - Sport Goods--Second Floor--Davis Street Books for Adults Good books satisfy the mind of every reader. They make individual gifts. Choose yours now while our stock is complete. We have George Washington 1762- 1777 second volume by Hughes; Shelly His Life and Work by Peck; The Cream of the Jest by James Branch illustrated by Pape; Best Short Stories of 1927 by O'Brien; and The Collector's Library--Dolls--by Esther Singleton. You will like our new novels. Come in and see them. Get your magazine subscription now. Delivery Service North Art Department--T hird Floor----Davis Street Athletic Equipment and Radios All types of sport goods are found in this department which has been enlarged for your convenience. Its stock is complete to meet your demands. Wool sweaters, Boy Scout suits, rifles, shot guns, golf bags and tennis sets make good Christmas gifts. Besides, there are all makes of typewriters. The Freshman Electric Radio is on this floor as well. | Books--Gift Shop--Sherman Avenue Chandle f FOUNTAIN SQUARE--EVANSTON 630 Davis Street Chandlers i FOUNTAIN SQUARE--EVANSTON to Highland Park University 123 630 Davis Street University 123 3 i,

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