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Thursday, November 3, 1960, page 59 (of 63)

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CROSS-COUNTRY SHOPPER CROSS-COUNTRY SHOPPER

Your Own Christmas Wonderland! Sunset House, 370 Sunset Building, Beverly Hills, Calif.

FAIRY-LIKE CANDY CANES light the way to your own Christmas wonderland. Completely electric, these colorful 20" red, white and green styrene Canes will flank your driveway, front walk or lawn outdoors ... the fireplace or tree indoors ... to make yours the most hospitable house in town. Each weather-resistant Set includes 7 Canes, complete with 16-ft. U.L. approved cord, sockets and bulbs. Money back guarantee! ELECTRIC CANES SET, only $5.98, postage paid. 2 Sets for $10.95. GIANT 4-FOOT ELECTRIC CANDLES light your doorway with magnificent Christmas splendor! This brightland way to wish every passerby 'Season's Greetings'. Each spectacular Candle stands 4' high on a wide, rock-steady plastic base. Light shines thru the red and white striped tube, white 'wax' and orange 'flame'. Comes complete with U.L. approved 3' cord sets and bulbs. Assembles and detaches fast for compact storage. Money back guarantee! Set of 2 ELECTRIC CANDLES FOR ONLY $5.98, postage paid. Sunset House, 370 Sunset Building, Beverly Hills, Calif.

1961 CALENDAR BANK

Gives you $100.00 every year automatically. Get Perpetual Date-Amount Banks. Insert 25¢ a day and watch date advance, amount increase. Forces you to save daily, or Calendar won't change. Save for home, car, vacations, college, etc. Check off birthdays on handy Calendar pad. Start saving right away. Pays for itself in 8 days. Reg. $3.50, now only $1.99 each; 3 for $5.75; 6 for $11. Add 25¢ a bank postage. LEECRAFT, Dept. 11-STC, 300 Albany Ave., Brooklyn 13, N. Y. Sold by mail only-prompt delivery.

DECORATOR BURLAP

Ideal for Drapes, Curtains, Wall-coverings, and many uses in homes and offices. 36 beautiful colors, 38" width-59¢ per yd., 52"-89¢ per yd. For Sample Kit of all colors and information on Burlap, Drapery & Shelf Hardware, and a description of our unusually styled Unfinished Furniture line, send 25¢ to BON BAZAR, Dept. ST, 228 West 4th St., New York 14, N. Y. Be Sure To Visit Store When In New York!

PORTABLE SAWHORSE

Brand New! This handy sawhorse has folding legs for easy carrying and storage. (Handle Included) Made of hardwood with hand rubbed stain finish. 40" long, 25 1/2" high. A pair will support 1 ton. Sold in pairs only-$7.50 ppd. except add 10% West of the Mississippi. No COD'S. THE GREAT MIDWESTERN SAWHORSE CO., P. O. Box 44, Montgomery, Ohio.

THE MOST UNUSUAL GIFT!

They'll be delighted to receive the new CAR HEAD-RES. Every car owner should have a Car Head-Res for highway travel ... cushions your head and neck, so comfortable for car-naps, too. Fits any auto seat, no attachments, won't slip off. Fits on sofa or chair for TV viewing. Ideal for drive-in movies. Shredded foam rubber covered in corduroy fabric. Order now for delivery before Christmas! Choice of Charcoal, Black, Red, White or Blue. Only $4.98. Deluxe Model with instant self-adjustable brackets, only $6.98 plus 25¢ postage. No COD'S. Send check or M.O. CAR HEAD-RES CO., 6220 W. Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park, Ill.

Personalized Door Mat-$598

Smart to give and smart to own! Your own name, or name of your choice, is permanently molded with ivory letters in a colorful rubber DOOR MAT. Choice of stylish colors: brick red, garden green, powder blue or black. Large 18 by 28 inches, 7,000 rubber scraper fingers do a thorough and efficient scraping job. Satisfaction guaranteed! Specify color and name desired. Only $5.98, postage paid. Order PERSONALIZED DOOR MAT direct by mail from Sunset House, 370 Sunset Building, Beverly Hills, California.

Tot's 'Tick-Tock' Watch-59c

Realistic toy Watch ticks just like mommy's and daddy's. Keeps its lucky owner fascinated! Ticking never stops - this wrist Watch is self-winding. Has stem, working hands and sturdy band. Shockproofed to take lots of knocking about. Sure to become a child's proudest possession. Proven gift for all young children. They'll really adore this! Guaranteed to please or your money back! TICKING WATCH, only 59¢, postage paid. Or order 4 for only $1.98 from Sunset House, 370 Sunset Building, Beverly Hills, California.

UNUSUAL GIFT CANDLES

These Bayberry Leaf Candles are cleverly shaped, only $1.00 a pair ppd. The red and white striped Peppermint Stick Candles are from England, only $1.95 a pair ppd. These top quality candles come gift boxed. We know you will want several sets of each. The Star Brass Holders come from India, separately priced at $2.95 a pair ppd. Free brochure. Candles of the Month Club, Rice Station, Houston 5, Texas.

BRUSH CONDITIONER

An aid to the painter in the family. Keeps paint brushes soft and ready for use, reconditions hard-as-rock brushes without fuss or muss. No open pots with brushes sticking out. Brushes hang in closed airtight container surrounded by Vapor Solvents emanating from wick on inside. Pint of solvent lasts about one year. Holds 4 to 6 brushes - guaranteed. Conditioner with solvent only $3.95 postpaid. Extra solvent ordered with conditioner, $1.25 per pint postpaid. Wisconsin Laboratories, Inc., P. O. Box 100, Dousman, Wisconsin.

A LETTER FROM SANTA

A letter from Santa will give any young child the thrill of a lifetime. Written on fine lithographed stationery, they are mailed between Dec. 5th and 10th. Be sure to state name, age and address of child. Order early to insure delivery-orders must be received before Dec. 1. 50¢ each, no stamps or CODs please. The Land O'Youth, Box 104, Northville, Michigan.

WEATHER GLASS

The Ol' Nantucket Weather Glass is a hand-blown replica of the weather glasses used on square-rigged sailing ships that rounded Nantucket light more than a century ago. Crystal-clear, pearshaped glass pendant hangs on a 10 1/4"-long wrought-iron bracket. Fill glass with water colored according to directions; chart shows how to translate movement of water in spout in terms of weather forecasts. Ideal for home, office, den, recreation room, college dorm or classroom. $3.95 ppd. Doerr Glass Specialties, Inc., Box ST, Vineland, New Jersey.

GIANT PENCIL SET - $1

Giant Pencil pencil-box holds nine regular-size pencils with any child's name on them! It's a big 10 1/2" long. The huge rubber eraser lifts off to get at the pencils and the included 6-inch ruler. Child's name is stamped in gold on each and every one of the brightly colored, top-quality pencils. A fun way for kids to carry pencils! Guaranteed to please! Specify child's name. GIANT PENCIL SET, only $1, postage paid. Order from Sunset House, 370 Sunset Building, Beverly Hills, California.

Slide-Rule Tie Bar - $165

It really works! A perfect miniature of the real thing ... right down to the last calibration! Engineers, science students, mathematicians, architects - just about any male will go mad over this. It's efficient, too - keeps his tie neatly anchored to his shirt. All metal face has clear etched markings and magnifier slide. Guaranteed to please! Sterling Silver SLIDE-RULE TIE BAR only $4.40, postage paid. Available in 24K Gold Plate for only $1.65, Fed. tax included. Order from Sunset House, 370 Sunset Building, Beverly Hills, California.

DEMI-TASSE SPOONS

Handsome silver-plated demi-tasse spoons imported from Italy feature assorted Florentine crests-of-arms. Correct for gracious after dinner coffee serving, their distinctive beauty and old world charm add elegance to any dessert. Gift or collector's item. 6 assorted designs only $2.49 ppd., two sets $4.75 ppd. CRESCENT HOUSE, Dept. K-ST, Box 621, Plainview, L. I., N. Y.

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