A Century Ago: 1922 Holiday Advertisements

Advertisements originally published in the St. Augustine Evening Record, December 1922

Children’s letters to Santa weren’t the only articles to look forward to in the St. Augustine Evening Record in December 1922. Local stores were also eager to showcase their wares for people to buy gifts for the whole family.

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For those homes with electricity, the selection of electric lamps or appliances is made easy with St. George Electric Co.

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The ladies could enjoy the gift of hosiery from the department stores.

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They didn’t forget to get a special Christmas Smoke box for that special man in their life.

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Special treats were all the rage for the kids.

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Lastly, The St. Augustine National Bank was ready to help those kids who got a little extra pocket money for Christmas open an account and learn how to save.

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