An insert pasted inside the front cover made a plea to women to knit socks for the "Soldier Boys" who were already in battle. WW I had just begun when this catalogue was printed in 1916. Words like "Fight for the Loved Ones, Home, Country and Liberty" were used to motivate sales.

       The stand and cabinet below are shown to illustrate the fancy iron work employed in the accessories. Can you imagine having  relics like these tables in your knitting parlor? The IDEAL CABINET NO. 1 was actually a drop cabinet that enabled storage of the machine and accessories completely inside, leaving an attractive piece of furniture for playing cards, writing or serving tea.