Consumer products available via mail order from an independently owned retailer based in Vancouver, Canada. Women's tailoring features masculine-style shirts and slacks alongside house dresses and pleated skirts. Hemlines hit just under the knee and waists are cinched throughout. Of note in the men's department is military apparel: air force, army, and navy. Both genders are encouraged to use Spencer's personal shoppers: ""Janet"" for the ladies and ""John Foster"" for the gents. Various sailor suits are one of the many offerings for boys, whereas the girls' section is severely limited due to stock shortages. Also included are household items, farming and auto supplies, vegetable seeds, musical instruments, and more. Fur storage is one of several services provided. References to World War II include advising shoppers to buy war savings certificates, prompting consumers to indicate second choices due to potentional shortages, and sternly warning against hoarding and "lavish spending."
