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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 18 Sep 1991, p. 24

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FUN, FOOD ll LAUNDRY 7 AM. TILL PM. 220 King St. N, :bes:de Stanley Burger) 725-9052 Interestingly) mth all of srlver's supposed magical power. ownmg silver at vanous umes was restricted, especially xfu was 1n the form of Jewelry Through. out history, weanng silver jewel, Throughout the ages. silver Jewelry has been associated with magical powers; believed to pro- mote healing: and displayed as a status symbol. While these beliefs are not part of mainstream 20th century dunking. some people ill” hold them true today, Indeed. silver has been held m huh esteem Since 1t was mined Nsproxunately 4,000 " m Ama Mmor In the earliest Egyptian records. It was consldered more precmus than gold Silver is deriniGhTiitaiein_acom"Jia'rii'" [iljIjiiji PAGE as . WATERLOO CHRONICLE, wEorksoir - ‘1 n F_'t1lrPrdiriiiiii'r' Come Mb "pat the Food Bank of 1hhittAiti ",", 1 .. miton.Btintrinariorrpu'i'su*stimditsiiGii "cj,"::) a useanytofour65washastrtirrtsiiriim. 'IN,;, "b" wc---'-";"":""",""'"'?"'"'""" Friday, Sept. 20 7 am - Saturday, Sept. 21 7 am " Sunday, Sept. 22 7 am . Overall, stlver Jewelry was a sigmNant indicator of status until the very end of the 18th century. because It was limited to a privileged few. It was the industrial Revolution, through mass manufacturing. that Pmally By the 18th century, social mores began to change in Europe and a new fashion fad surfaced: Silver buckles appeared on shoes where laces had always been, Although today we generally con- sider shoe buckles to be function. al Items, back in the 18th cen tury, they were a form of daytime Jewelry ery was often a social privilege _- not a right - reserved for the upper classes. «PM W! LAUNDRY! 3 DAYS SEPTEMBER to. 199t Once again silver jewelry's pop- ularity 15 on the rebound, with retail sales steadily climbing. Silver's comeback is due to its North America also has its own heritage in jewelry Silversmith- mg dating to the colonial period and North American Indian tribes, Besides, signifying status, silver has long been associated with mystical properties and magical symbols, In time these symbols found their way onto silver amu- lets and charms, which were worn on the person in the hope of warding off evil spirits and bring. ing good luck. made jewelry available to the gainers} popuhytion. Listen for it on At a time when everyone seems to be cutting costs, yet in need of giving their spirits " well as Today's moat creative and inno. vative designers are attracted to sterling due to its low price and the fact that it's so soft and malleable, that silver can be shaped into an irtfinite number of forms. Silver', airordaiirty 'has also played a vital role for both jewel- ry_de§igners and consumers alike. uncanny ability to combine the endurance of a precious metal and adapt easily to fashion‘s demands. he appealing cool white gleam and polished, bold shapes are ideally suited to this year's '69tins?ire1flopt.ityr styles. - University Stanley Burger Mlmn ' Ray‘: " quick and Mus. Eat inside, orenpy ouroutkxrpam . Deny . Hot late and . t7lh'tt%,, voggtoabte . Salad Bar mm ' Pasta or nee 25 fresh Items . 2 feature entrees bold your own . Roast bee! umthtiorrEr with aririritree or dinner buffet 7 dazs a wmrk-- 5-10 am (liiiitiiiiit With today's anti-tarnishing processes, as well as easy clean- ing techniques. caring for sterling silver jewelry is simpler than ever. Add to this silver's value, durability, fathiottthility and consistent quality, and it is no wonder that it has retained its popularity over time. _ To be assured youre buying the real thing, always look for the nappy. "Sttrlityr" or “925." 28 King St. Waterloo - 725-5050 their wardrobes a lift, retailers around the country are reportedly well-stocked with a wide selection of the "hottest" sterling looks at prices guaranteed not to break the bank. Unlike costume Jewel. ry, sterling silver endures and can be enjoyed for a lifetime, and is more affordable than other precious metals. fWo'n HANDY to have wound." A SPORTS COLLECTIBLE SHOW Sunday, September 22 FREE uuuunto CWeStttt mum “it? any sewn» 11oiidai-Friiiii" l-l :30 tam-2:00 pm Every Thqu'd'a; All You Can Eat 4:30-10 pm. Kelly Promotions presents Hinton-n Put ISM Victoria St. N. Kitchener Showtime ll mum-4 pan. For additional information tall: ADDITIONS - Design/Baud q Rooms . Entries . Garages Call 746-8101 $799 416-427-1563 GMour Maplewynds [FEET

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