Salt Lake Telegram | 1940-11-25 | Page 11 | Bessie Begins Shopping Early; Begins Stopping Early, Too

Bessie Begins Shopping Early Begins Stopping Early Too Bargain Basement Bessie determined determined de de- de- de to ao co her Christmas shopping early set forth with a gift list a yard long and a thermos thermos thermos' ther ther- mos mos' bottle of coffee First on the list was Aunt Putt the one who shoots snipes For her an empty cigar box to keep them in But Bessie's route took her past the f foundation garment counter which caused her to wonder how this years year's figure would go in her last years year's dress My DEAR the sales lady admonished this year we hew to the line let the hips fall where they may That broke Bessie's spirit No Nomore more shopping today Oh well 25 more shopping da days S 'S until Christmas Y y