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CHRISTMAS GIFT
LETTERS MUST BE
IN BY THURSDAY
Rv MARY LEA DAVIS.
*** 1,0 considered in this
>11 ,ftl ' " . ' in my hands by
wont's: wi ll l"‘ read after
Ttairs'l " _• |iames of those who
that i. . t ,ers will be published
we"' Uihle after Thursday.
85 s "‘'" , i ,i i \ s the men have been
For set i • • -j , the y think is the
writing undent a husband can
best 1 hr" s ,, m ,. a f the sugRes-
r vf 1 0 od, too. It would
t* 0 ” 8 */'. m a' rv of the married men
seem tn,n ^ ( ; p „ r gian have solved
[hJgift-'civmK problem to their own
sa i ! »ffer" • oed from women read-
’ •n die last few days show that
'!ritV-i-s have been giving the sub-
Irt of present Riving serious thought,
are answering the question
,P This‘was the offer I made:
T„ Hi' iri'/e "' h " writes hcst
.hart letter teUinff what is the
useful Hi ft for (i husband, one
SJO gold piece.
Three oirurds of $o each tail
CHRISTMAS
SHOPPING
i'an i„. made easy by sending
vour friends a good magazine
(or 1914.
CURRENT OPINION
i vital up-to-date review of
•HP events of the month in all
parts of tile world, will make
an excellent gift for any gen-
ileman.
$3.00 a s ear: *2.50 if ordered
with some other magazine.
CUR RENT OPINION
With American *...$3.65
With Delineator 3.65
With I'.verybody's 3.75
With American Boy .... 3.35
With Mi-' lure's 3.65
With Metropolitan 3.65
With Collier’s 4.25
With World’s Work .... 4.35
Each magazine can be sent
to different addresses if de
sired, and we will announce
ynur gift from this office if
requested. Our new catalog
is full of attractive clubs.
Phone or write for a copy.
Bevii Subscription Agency,
Equitable Building.
Mam 2841-J. Atlanta, Georgia
EHK
be f/irni the wives whose letters
are adjudged the next best.
[Iso, I will (ncard the same
prizes to husbands who write brief
totters outlining the most appro
priate gift for a husband to give
his wife. For the husband's letter
that is adjudged the best the writer
will receive a $10 gold piece. Hus
bands who write the three next best
letters will receive, each, a $5 gold
pin e for their thoroughness.
Bend your letters addressed to
MARY LEA HAY IS.
Editorial Department, The At
lanta Georgian.
Here are some of the letters re
ceived :
A BANK ACCOUNT.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
A few years after our marriage
my husband was called to New York
on ‘ special business and could not
be with me for the holidays. Christ
mas morning I received a special
delivery letter from him, contain*
ing a check for $100. We were in
very moderate circumstances and I
fully appreciated the sacrifice such
a generous gift meant to him. I
determined to maae it a blending to
both of us. and next day 1 put it in
bank to draw interest. Having a
bank account is an incentive to
save and I soon found myself mak
ing edge cuts to save nickels and
pennies, and added dolars every now
and then to my bank account. My
husband gave me money on several
anniversaries of our marriage and
on my birthdays. These were not
large amounts, but I hurried them
to bank. Five years later we moved
into our own little home and it was
furnished with my hank account.
Furnishing our home this way gave
us such pleasure that to the couple
in moderate circumstances I ad
vise the gift of a bank book to wife
from the husband, even if it can
only stand for a small amount.
“Large, trees from little acorns
grow MRS. N. H.
L'nion, S. C.
PEN AND PAPER.
’ Miss Mary Lea Davis:
1 would suggest that a fountain
pen and a box of the very best sta
tionery would be a very suitable
Christmas present for hubby, also
one that would be useful and a con
stant reminder of the giver.
Lancaster, S. C. MRS. L, H.
A HAND BAG.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
To my mind, one of the best
presents a man can give his wife
Christmas isga leather hand bag.
It will last indefinitely, remind
her of him every time she uses it,
and he always of service to her.
W. T. P., JR.
Wade. Fla.
FOR A HUSBAND.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
A check, large or small, to pa\
on the home, a card of pearl col
lar buttons, a silk tie. tucked
shirt, both the wife made, and
The Georgian to read on ills re
turn home from work for a year,
all paid for with the wife’s earn
ings during the year by doing
some light work, with a card
thanking him for his love and
care during the year, would be a
nice surprise Christmas present
for her husband, with happy lit
tle children, on Christmas morn.
MRS. J. L. D
Columbus, Ga.
A VACUUM CLEANER.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
It shouid always be a hus
band’s desire to lighten his wife’s
labor, even as she endeavors to
make his home cheerful. A
vacuum cleaner of a good grade
would make the best Christmas
present Nowadays there are
vacuum cleaners on the market
which are of good construction,
yet reasonable in price.
L K. A.
SUPPLY OF LITHIA WATER.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
One month’s supply of lithia
water will be more appreciated
by him, as 1 do pxpect to be able
to procure it for him.
MRS. FRED H.
Atlanta, Ga.
A PAIR OF GLASSES.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
I think the nest present a wife
could give her husband would be
love and best wishes and make
a vow on that holy day to keep
them. 1 also think a pair of
glasses would be nice for those
that need them.
MRS J. R. S.
Bamesville, Ga.
A WATCH CHAIN.
Miss Mary I^ea Davis:
We are going to give daddy a
watch chain for his Christmas,
made of an old gold chain inter
linked with our little girl’s curls,
the cost of which will be but a
unit to its intrinsic value and
use. M. AND B.
Atlanta. Ga.
A READING LAMP.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
I have solved my Christmas
problem by giving my husband
books. One of the most useful
and the one he enjoys every night
is a reading lamp. 1 could not
give him anything that he would
appreciate more.
Hoping this will help someone
as it has me, I remain.
MRS. B. W.
Palmetto. Ga.
NECKTIES FOR HIM.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
I think the most useful gift for
a husband is for a wife to crochet
several neckties, as the majority
of men like pretty neckties and
a fresh one every day or two. I
also suggest cuff buttons and col
lar buttons as a useful gift.
MRS. N. E. C.
Glenwood. Ga.
HIS PROMISE.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
I shall give my wife as a
Christmas gift Christmas morning
at church my promise and as
surance to follow the words and
teachings of Jesus Christ, to
Whom we will be holding sacred
that day in His honor. She will
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h r as a Pullm‘aii to rim of tfrat
worlcf=woiiafer, the Grarc/ Canyon
of Arizona,
California offers those who love the sea a winter of delight.
You can fish for tuna, and cruise in a motor boat, or try
surf-bathing. Superb resort hotels provide luxurious enter
tainment. On your way to California see the Grand Can
yon of Arizona, a mile deep and painted like a sunset.
The California Limited is an all-steel Pullman
train, exclusively for first-class travel. Runs
daily between Chicago, Kansas City, Los An
geles, San Diego, Oakland and San Francisco,
with Pullman for Grand Canyon Fred Har
vey dining-car meals are served
Four other Santa Fe trains to California.
Three run daily; these carry standard Pullmans,
tourist sleepers and chai r cars; all classes of
tickets honored. The Santa Fe de-Luxe,
between Chicago, Kansas City and Los Ange
les runs once a week in winter America s
finest train—‘ extra fast, extra fine, extra fare.
The only railroad under one management
through to California; double-tracked half way,
safety block-signals “all the way.”
jio. D. Carter, Sou. Pass. Aft,
14 N. Pryor 8t.. Atlanta, Ga.
pbone, Main 342.
Remember the Panama Expositions at San Francisco and San Diego in 19 ^
THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS
appreciate it, as she will know it
.took a hard battle to form this
'resolution, and It took days and
weeks to conquer myself into
Fame. J. M.
Atlanta. Ga.
A LUCKY RING.
Miss Mary Davis:
I intend to give my wife a four-
leaf clover ring, the leaves stand
ing for life, hope, love and luck,
and the ring is the emblem of
eternity. My message to her will
be. “Through all eternity.”
S M. N.
Bolingbroke, Ga.
GIFTS OF LOVE.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
We arc apt to place entirely
too great an emphasis upon what
money will do at Christmas. Give
yourself, your love, the tender
touch that was hers in. courting
days. Give love gifts, encourage
ment, sympathy. Tell her she is
all the world to you.
A. WIFE
Cuthbert, Ga.
FOR A READER.
Miss Mar.- Lea Davis:
My husband Is very fond of
reading, so 1 think the best thing
for him would be a subscription
to The Saturday Evening Post
and Hearst’s Sunday American.
I «m sure they would be appre
ciated, especially as I have saved
the money by doing my own
work. MRS. R. E. L. M.
Donalsonville, Ga.
FOR A WIFE.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
According to my notion, the
gift for Christmas must convey
the Christmas spirit, and while It
may be utilitarian, yet 1 think it
sohuld convey that spirit, be some
thing that will gratify what the I
giver knows to he an urgent long
ing, and in most cases I think
that this desire is for something
under the head of necessities.
So I try to find out what it is
that my wife most wants, and
come as near to getting that for
her as is possible.
Atlanta, Ga. L G. C. I
FOR A MASON.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
1 will give my husband a pres
ent, bought with money I have
saved at a sacrifice to myself
and babv—a Masonic emblem
ring. I know he will highly ap
preciate it. MRS. J. H. M.
Atlanta, Ga.
HIS FAVORITE PAPER.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
The most suitable present for a
husband, in my opinion, is a sub
scription to his favorite daily
paper, The Atlanta Georgian.
This would be a sweet reminder
of the giver throughout the en
tire year. MRS. S. K B.
Westminster, S. C.
BIBLE AND PAPER.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
I can not think of anything my
wife would appreciate more than
a year’s subscription to The
Georgian and a nice Bible.
c. e n.
Knoxvijle, Ga.
FOR A HUSBAND.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
v I think the best Christmas pres
ent for a wife to give her hus
band would be a large amount of
• “onsideration regarding the
Christmas expenditure, so that he
may feel no pressure therefrom
and a subscription to The Atlanta
Georgian and Hearst’s Sunday
American and Hearst’s Magazine.
MRS. L. F. F.
Lake City, ■'Fla.
A SURPRISE FOR HER.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
You ask for the most appro
priate gift from a husband to a
wife. Let him go home Christ
mas eve and give his wife the
surprise of her life as he enters
the door—a kiss. This would be
mighty appropriate in most cases.
G. C. E.
Clarkesville, Ga.
A FEATHER BED.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
A nice feather bed and a good
pair of blankets is the best gift, as
it gives long hours of comfort to
the husband that comes home early
to wife and baby. MRS. O. P.
McPherson, Ga.
SPIRIT OF THE GIFT.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
Christmas giving is both memo-
' rial and practical. Memorial of the
Great Gift which made the first
Christmas day one of joy and life. !
and practical because it offers \ ■
opportunity to give. Surely of
the graces giving is the great
1 Giving lifts us out of self
places us closer to our fei!
Likewise, it is good to receive ;•
gift and the response reaches out
I heard a young mother
talkin g to her little son
about his teeth—tell
ing him howimportant
it is that the teeth be
kept clean.
‘‘If you want to he a big. strong
boy,’’ she said, “and then a big,
strongman, you must have good
teeth. And to keep your teeth
sound you must remember now,
while you are a little boy, to
brush them twice every day.’*
The young mother told me
that the youngster liked the
taste of Ribbon Dental Cream
and that this had helped her in
inducing him to form the im
portant daily habit. Of «ourse,
she talked with him about it
now and then to impress on him
the great advantage to his
health and comfort that comes
with this daily care. “Then
twice a year.’* she added, “I
j have the dentist look him over.’*
\bu too
should use
COLGATE’S
RIBBON OENTfit. CREAM
=
like ripples on placid water and
touches other hearts with its bless
ings. For a wife from a husband
I can see nothing so suitable to ex
press the sentiment or spirit <»f the
occasion as a gift Bible or Testa
niont, and likewise should the wife
give her husband the same dear
Book. It Is not so much the gift,
however, as It is the spirit of the
A WIFE'S IDEA
Mis5* Mary Lea Davis:
“Man wants hut little here below,
But wants that little good”—
Something Miat’s not forgotten.
That he would not if he could.
His information bureau.
Where he gets all the views-
The best Atlanta paper.
The Georgian and the News.
MRS L. W. T.
Stone Mountain, Ga.
WHAT HE WANTS.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
As the average husband fully real
izes that he pays, by financial
methods entirely feminine and ex
ceedingly mysterious to the mascu
line mind, for his Christmas pres
ent: though an intimation to this
effect from him would prove very
disastrous to the Christmas spirit
which should pervade happy homes,
it would be best to make him an
■■ - 1
inexpensive present and something
that lie likes. If he likes eggnog,
let him have one at home if he
smokes, give him the hrand of
cigars that he prefers. If he en
joys reading, give him a book. In
brief, give him what he wants and
every wife should know this. Do
not give him what yoy think he
should want and what you think he
should have MRS \V L. R.
New nan, Ga
HOW TO SELECT.
Miss Mary Lea Davis
The surest plan to succeed in se
leetlng "the most useful present’’
is to see the recipient as ho sees
himself" as nearly as possible: “put
yourself in his place," though it
does take some extra time. The
train of loving thoughts thus start
ed. ran but lead to the mueh-cov
eted goal: The most useful present
for the loved one. MRS. C I*
Athens. Ga
FOR HER HUSBAND
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
For the husband who is fond of
reading, a year’s subscription to
his favorite magazine and a pair of
comfortable house shoes and for the
one who la not a nice shirt, tie,
socks and handkerchief and last,
hut not least, a good old-fashioned
family dinner, will. I am sure, be
for both men of different tastes, a
very happy Christinas.
Atlanta, Oh MRS C. C.
A NECKLACE FOR HER
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
Mv Christmas gift to my wife
this Christmas L going to be a
lavalllere, as costly as my purse
will allow. Accompanying ihl neck
lace will b f * a dozen pink roses, the
kind she used to wear when I was
courting- her To the roses I am
going to attach a card bearing these
lines:
"In a dear, old-fashioned garden
Roses like these once grew,
And their beauty and their sweet
ness
Recalls the garden and you."
Montlcello, Ga. M. L. R.
A GOOD MILCH COW.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
1 think the most useful present
I could give my wife for Christ
mas would he a good milch cow.
Atlanta, Ga O. W.
A SENTIMENTAL GIFT.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
Never by any chance should one
give one’s husband something to
wear for a Christmas present, as
men much prefer to select their
own wearing apparel. But a senti
mental gift Is the gift for one’s
husband every time. For tny own
husband 1 always give a book of
poems, as he is very fond of the
poets. MRS. L. Y.
Atlanta, Ga
WATCH AND RING.
Miss Mary I^ea Davis:
My present to wife Is a ring,
watch find chain and plenty of
something good to eat for Christ
mas M P S
Quitman. Ga
MONEY FOR THE WIFE.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
1 think the best, present a hus
band can give his wife is money
to buy presents for her friends
Nothing makes a woman feel so
badly as when she can’t recipro
cate. MRS. R, J.
Atlanta. Ga
ONLY ONE “Bromo Quinine** that is
Laxative Rromo Quinine
i Cures a Cold in 1 Dav, Grip in 2 Days
Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co.
The Undermuslin Section Overflows
With Delectable Gifts for Women
Not the staid, prosaic garments which the word undermus
lins suggest. My, no! But the indescribable, “precious,”
feminine things that women “.just adore.”
Prettily fashioned from soft, clinging crepes, and lavishly
adorned with laces, rosettes and ribbon how and all such as
make for delightfully dainty gift creations.
So in your round of Christmas shopping to-morrow, or
any day, stop off at the Third Floor and see these exquisite
garments, .just waiting for you to choose them, to he tucked
into pretty boxes and go to delight the heart of a friend.
Any One of These Is Sure of Welcome:
PINK AND BLUE COMBINATIONS of fine, soft, cotton
crepe, the yoke is formed of very dainty Van Dyke-point
lace, beading run with ribbon; the drawers are prettily
trimmed with laee bands and edge; the most fascinating
garments, priced at $3.50 Suit.
“TEDDY BEAR’’ COMBINATIONS of soft seco silk
plain or figured: beautifully trimmed and priced at $2.50
each.
OTHER TEDDY BEAR COMBINATIONS, made of
soft nainsook, trimmed with pretty laces and ribbons; $1.00
each.
DRAWERS—-Knickerbocker or straight-leg style, all so
charmingly fashioned, and so many to select, from. These
are particularly “gifty,” and are priced at $1.00 pair.
DAINTY, WHITE LINGERIE PETTICOATS, straight
line, with scalloped flounces, some embroidery, others with
lace trimming. They are adorably fashioned and are only
$1.00 each.
PARTICULARLY PRETTY GIFT CORSET COVERS,
new styles and a most pleasing assortment to select from,
are priced at 50c .and $1.00 each.
ADORABLE NIGHT GOWNS— ideal for gifts are
made of pink or blue seco silk, some chemise style with nar
row embroidery beading, ribbon run: others are empire
style with yoke formed of lace bands, finished with pretty
lace edge. These are $1.00 each.
Lovely $3.50 Gowns Are Priced at $2.98
Exquisitely dainty are these Gowns; some have yoke and
kimono sleeves formed entirely of sheer, shadow lace, wide
hands of ribbon and artistic bows and rosettes as a charm
ing finish. There are at least a dozen styles to select from.
Boudoir Caps and Camisoles
Perhaps these have not, occurred to you. They are dainty,
pretty affairs that every woman likes.
Boudoir Caps are here in various fascinating styles and
at all prices—50e, 75c, $1.00 to $10.
Camisoles (corset covers) prettily fashioned of laces or
of crepe de chine and ribbons; $2.00 and up.
Did You Get This
Offer?
For a shorl time only we are
offering a Wizard Triangle. Pol
ish Mop and a quart can of Wiz
ard Polish—all for $1.50. Reg
ular combination price $2.50.
You save $1 by acting NOW.
The
Wizard Triangle Pol
ish Mop
“The Mop That Gets-in-the
Corners’’ is the mop with the
truly scientific principle. Its
triangle shape makes the clean
ing of corners just as easy and
effective as the cleaning of the
center of the floor.
The Wizard Polish with which
MOP is treated adds a luster
and richness to your floors with
out leaving them oily or slippery.
Handle reaches everywhere.
No stooping, kneeling or back
ache.
Wizard Polish
is more than a furniture polish.
Restores the beauty to finest fin
ishes as you dust, with it. Cheap
enough to use on floors. No
shaking. No sediment to mar.
Downstairs Section.
Comfort for Children
Bath Robes
Blanket and eiderdown Hobos in
pretty, rich, warm colors—light and
dark shades, plain nr figured effects;
all fresh and new. At several prices
—from $2 to $7.50.
A Certain Group of Good Bath
Robes at Half Price
< Vi7y garments for little folks to
snuggle into at night and morning to
keep off the chill. There arc Beacon
blanket, Robes and eiderdown Robes,
an assortment of colors. These Robes
are soiled—they are thoroughly
washable and hence highly desirable
when they may be had at half price.
(Pi QO For Children ’s $2.50
anc/ $2.75 Sweaters
All-Wool Coat Sweaters, reds, grays,
brown and navy, they have sailor collar of
contrasting color; jaunty, pretty garments;
fi to 12-year sizes.
Pajamas That Would
Make a Small Boy
Happy
They are made of warm, fleecy outing
flannel with nursery designs particularly
pleasing to a small boy. Priced at $1.00 suit.
Beaded Bags Half
Price
Every headed bag in stock to
he sold at exactly half price.
Rags that were $3.00 to $12.50,
now $1.50 to $0.25.
Sale of Fitted Sewing
Baskets
$1.00 Sewing Baskets, 75c.
$1.50 Sewing Baskets, $1.00.
$2.25 Sewing Baskets, $1,60.
$4.00 Sewing Baskets, $2.75.
$5.00 Sewing Baskets, $3.50.
Sale of Baskets
HALF PRICE
In the China Department,
Downstairs Section.
Fruit, Sandwich and Flower
Baskets:
$1.50 Raskets, 75c.
$2.00 Baskets, $1.00.
$2.50 Baskets, $1.25.
$3.00 Raskets, $1.50
And all higher priced baskets
exactly half what they are
marked.