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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (April 10, 1914)
i : . LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER "PAGE TWO, FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1914 jKffij Ramnitiff SATURDAY, E7. J , MONDAY, itflP H' nth. landing :. april 20th. On April 20th, 1907 we opened our door for the first time to th e public and began a sale which proved to be as much of a surprise to u s, perhaps, as to the hundreds of people who came to buy. People came from far and near to secure the great bargains which we were offering. The rush was so great for the first few days that we were hardly able to serve properly the large crowds of buyers who thronged our store. Finally, however, everybody was supplied and the great sale passed into history. For seven long years since we have been endeavoring to give the people of La Grande their money's worth ia-merchandise, with an occasional opportunity for more than ordinary savings. The last of these events was the great "BIG BEN" sale which even our competitors admit was the "best ever." HONESTY AND FAIRNESS in every sale was the idea we had w hen we started the store and that idea is just as strong with us today a s it was then. We believed then as we believe now that it was our duty -to buy where we could buy cheapest, sell to our patrons at lowest possible margin of .profit. For that reason we have .never .allowed ours elves to become tied to any one Jobber, wholesaler, manufacturer or syn dicate of men. We have always felt that it was best to buy in the open markets and have visited the New York and other Eastern and Western markets more times, perhaps, than all the other merchants of La Grande combined. For several years we have had a resident buyer in the city of New York always on the lookout for special bargains; we have associated with us a man who has had thirty-five years experience in merchandise and is acknowledged one of the best judges of merchand ize in the Northwest This coupled with the fact that we conduct ou r store more economically than any other of its size in La Grande as- . sures our patrons of the best possible values in all lines. v - Now For tllP firPAfpcf FvAnf nf All e feel Pretty good this spring and instead of asking our friends to give us presents on this, our seventh vt i com;oi l. veil 1 ui iUI anniversary, we are going to give the biggest sale of the year and a present to every patron. CllSt0m6rS Receive i Present FrPIf E.acl1 Pers(?n Duyim? one dollar's worth of goods or more between Saturday morning, April 11th and Monday night, April 20th will receive a valuable gift FREE, iiak'w If III J I v"-. f What WE Do! Here are a few of our bargains for This Big Anniversary Sale. LADIES' AND MISSES' COATS AND SUITS. HALF PRICE. All our new spring styles go in this sale and you get them before Easter too. $7.50 Coats $3.75 $8.50 Coats $4.25 $12.50 Coats $6.25 $15.00 Coats $7.50 $15.00 Suit $7.50 $17.50 Suits $8.75 $20.00 Suits $10.00 $25.00 Suits $12.50 $7.50 to $12.50 Dress Skirts Hulf Price 15c Lawns and Wash Goods 9c 20c and 25c Figured Fluxons 16c 35c Mulls and C. 28c 50c Mulls Silk 39c jnir- 50c and 60c Fancy Silk Waisting 43c What YOU Do! Any time during this sale buy $1.00 worth or over of goods from any part of the store and we will give you a present that cannot be bought for less than 15c to 25c at any store, or if you wish your purchase to apply on a more valuable prize, you may keep your sale slip and when your purchases during the week amount to $5.00 worth or more we will give you one of the follow ing prizes: $5.00 Purchase Gets.... Fancy Cup and Saucer $10.00 Purchase Gets Fancy China Plate $15.00 Purchase Gets Salad Bowl $25.00 Purchase Gets Fancy Fruit Set I $50.00 Purchase Gets.... Cut Glass Pitcher, Hand Bag, Gilt Clock etc. $100.00 Purchase Get'? Fancy Water Set, Plate Glass Mirror Doll Bed etc. $150.00 Purchase Gets 42-piece Dinner Set or Manicure or Toilet Set, Coaster Wagon Desk Lamp etc. Remember you don't have to buy all in one day but have a whole week in which to get your pres ent These presents are now on exhibition at our store. Come and see the grentest premiums ever offered. What WE Do! MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING.. Great reductions all through the lines many garments at less than manufacturer's cost. 1 Lot Boy's Suits, $2.50 to $6.00 Values ........ .HALF PRICE 1 Lot Youth's Suits,' $5.50 to $12.50 Values HALF PRICE 1 Lot Men's Suits, $10,00 to $15.00 Values HALF PRICE 1 Lot Men's Coats, $4.50 to $5.00 Values .'. . .SALE PRICE $3.75 MEN'S, WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S SHOES. At greatly reduced prices. The latest i'ads as well as the staples. We have them from as low as 39c up to the best. MEN'S AND BOY'S HATS AND CAPS. The usual assortment and... all at re duced prices. 1 Lot, $1.50 and $2.00 Values 98c DON'T MISS THIS BIG CHANCE EVERY ARTICLE IN THE STORE REDUCED IN PRICE xrr THE PEOPLES' STORE 1207-1209 Adams Ave. The Temple of Economy. Ends Monday April 20th., at j 10:00 p.m. La Grande, Oregon.
