The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 4, 1931, Page 16

' THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, FRIDAY, DEC 4, 1931. Theory that Men Want But Little Is Disproved I'rem Pipes to Jewelry, the Stores Know Man’s| Secret Yearnings Brushes, wrist nice—just the same. vere business man and the man y J na who like to dress up and go places. By MARION ALMQUIST You will be surprised 8¢ the small That man wants but little here below is a fiction of | amount you will need spend for lpng standing. The proper interpretation is that man knows |quite lovely an valuable gifts of little of his wants. Deciphering his remarks on the subject |this sort. offers little help in making up your Christmas list. But| The lowly calf furnishes more there is one way you can find out what he v\oul(l like. ‘The stores he patronizes are methodical people. They must have | mata) ang soft leather—and knives. a very complete idea of men’'s wants | ¥ | Man and His Pipe in order to fill their shelves that| mno smoker, inveterate or occas- inarticulate man may be satisfied. Therefore, their advertisements, far \;figgi :;lth‘::b]:]er:fi ,33: tgltsllsz 500[ from being announcements of what | v, have often heard smokers say the store has' for sale, are really } that any old pipe is swell—after it's clues to what men want to have.|,,.on in The brotherhood of And so are theirrdisplay windows | man is often over-modest and is Sy ‘oanter prone to under-statement. When fine skins which come disguised as pocket books, note books, bill-folds, and key-cases, proving that naught but good can come from content- ed cows. their heans all men like shiny Purely Pcrsonal, Never Dressing gowns, smoking jackets, comfortable slippers and perhaps a comfortable chair, illuminated by a reading lamp and completed by a book make an ensemble gift idea that the whole family might chip Sport Needs, Of Course that effect be sure he means— |in to give to dad. The man of sporting tastes offers | “my pipe is fine—but, while I'd Pens, pencils, desk lamps, sta- the ea problem in gift selection. | never buy an expensive pipe for |tionery, ornamental blotter pads Swea . leather jackets, hunting, mystelf—I wish someone would give [and desk trays make acceptable fiching and golfing togs, and the me one for Christmas.” gifts to the men whose office is a many special implements of his| Humidors for cigars, cigarettes | matter of pride with him. sport are the immediate suggestion. Practically every store in town is offering sporting goods at special prices. We have seen allwool pull- | over sweaters in the solid color favorites for the low price of $3.95. Fii suede leather jackets are priced as low as $4.75. The assortment of those many gadgets which every fisher- man and hunter knows as “jewel- ry” is wide and inexpensive. Don’t | let his slang name for them influ- ence you unduly This is a razor year. We've never seen such a wide varlety of razors offered.% Many new makes with various systems of blade honing and sharpening are on the market. We have seen many men gazi with interest at window dis] of them. Select one for father, or son who is just beginning to look with interest on man's enslaving habit. A shaving brush of real badger hair—a bit expensive—but and tobacco can be simple or elab- orate as you wish, but will be ap- preciated in any case. We've seen them from $1.95 to real articles of furniture at $25 to $45. Jewelry Gifts, Certainly Jewelry for men is another group disclaimed openly by many men but relished in secret. Watch chains, pen-knives, dress studs and cuff links, can be had in a variety of metals, ornamented, or plain, or jeweled with motifs which Deep doun in | appeal to 'he sportsman, the se- many, as it is another of those manly E ) op) LS P = R W Greatly Reduced I~ A smart, fitted, tray-case for women, of fine cowhide in black cobra grain, size 22 in- ches. 16 inch overnight bag, completely fitted. Hat-bags, in smart patent leather. Glad- stone bags in black or brown, fabric lined, hide, 26 inches. English Kit- bags, walrus and whale genuine cow- grain leathers, straps all around. Also a selection of wardrobe and steamer trunks ‘at new low prices. BUY NOW AND SAVE Leader Department Store GEORGE BROTHERS much desired will be appreciated— | tches, shirt sets or leather goods may tical to you but man cften feels they are luxuries—but he likes T zifts which few men buy for them- selves. Camera, Luggage, etc. Optical goods have appeal for men. A good pair of binoculars— |one of a large choice of cameras, | the new movie machine for the |home are three suggestions for gifts for those who want to invest | $25 or more in a gift for father. Luggage for the man who has to l‘travel is offered in many styles | and prices. There are many toilet- & | sets on the market, fitted or made |co whatever he wants. Gladstone | bags, dress-suit cases, trunks make acceptable gifts. Some men may tell you that they | prefer to buy their own articles of apparel. Often nothing of any other will please them so well. There is an easy way out of thi dilemna. . Most stores will be very pleased to sell gift certificates in any amount. Shortly after Christ- mas, or before, if he wishes, he can pick out exactly what he wants —sompletely satisfying himself— and relieving you of a knotty prob- | lem. sklppers New thp A. tiful new S. S. President Coolidge, on the bridge of the Dollar liner | Captamn K. Anhn, ot the beau as it arrived at New York for the first time. Captain Ahiin;, who has been sailing the seas for more than B Ralph Jones, Rice Institute full- - ———== | back, quit the squad for a time this ears, comes to the S. Presi- b l:;:“ fall to catch up on his scholastic 32,.{ Coo’hdge from the S. g Presi- work. dent Taft, of which he was skipper | —————— four years. b ik = Old papers for sale at The Em- T | pire omoe DAILY EMPIRE ‘WANT A.DS PAY “LILABET” SHOPS EARLY; She recently accompanied her BUYS PICTURE BOOKS maternal grandmother, the Countess of Strathmore, and at LONDON, Nov. 21.—Little Prin- a bookseller's purchased two pic- cess Elizabeth has started her first ture books, paying for them out of Christmas shopping. her own purse. -~COAL-~- The Best Buy in Fuel IS Pacific Coast Nut Coal $15.50 per ton Delivered CALL 412 Pacific Coast Coal Co. CALL 412 Gifts to Please Men It has long been noticed—and fre- quently commented upon—that prac- tical men prefer practical gifts. are practical. less select offerings? There a jackets for the sporting man. and buckle sets. Umbrella set matching handles. Leader Dep’ GEORGE BROTHERS * A5 S5 tically all the gifts in our men’s shop Why bother with any caded silk and satin Lounging Robes. Wool knitted mufflers in reefer style, in grey, tan and green. Suede leather And—and—and! IIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIII]IIIIIIIIIIII|IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIII!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH Prac- re bo- Belt s with R 1 OO OO I AR s