The Press: Store News

¶ You cannot purchase a deck of playing cards at Wanamaker's, because the late founder John Wanamaker disapproved of gambling and the store still carries out his wishes.

¶Macy's is pledged with the Women's Christian Temperance Union never to advertise beverage shakers in any way to be confused with cocktails or alcoholic drinks.

¶ Flaming red bathing suits lead all other colors, this summer.

¶. The practice of serving free tea in department stores is winning customers in Brooklyn, making big tips for waitresses.

¶ Italians and Harlem Negroes buy more player pianos than any other group.

¶ The sale of radios...

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