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About Cottage Grove sentinel and Cottage Grove leader. (Cottage Grove, Oregon) 1915-1921 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 4, 1918)
Inviting You to Attend Our Formal Opening A Most Cordial Welcome Awaits You Brilliant in their newness, t'aseinatmg in their si ml ¡city ami effectiveness of style, the new fall fashions are indeed masterpieces. They represent the continued efforts of the greatest Aniefican and French designers who have eo-operated with as much success as the soldiers of these two great nations themselves. Indeed, their creations are so h a n d s o m e as to lead us to say that they will surely make “ America a prettier place to live in " so far as wom a n ’s appearance is concerned, at least. Undoubtedly the war has been the leading element in influencing designers to abandon all thoughts of fancy, sensational styles and to favor the forceful, more elegant effects which only simplicity can produce. This very simplicity of the new fashions and the skillful use of a few plain but effective trim m ing and decorative features give them a smartness of ap pearance, a general air of distinction, that compels adm iration and quite defies unfavorable criticism. Difficulties in almost endless array confronted us in the gatli ring of these assortments The shortage of m aterials and labor, transportation delays and the high cost ol everything, brought about conditions that were most disheartening Nei, prompted and eiicniiniged by the thought that we must serve our patrons well, we overeann obstacle utter olis’.io'l«-, and now rather proudly present to you as complete stocks ot tiniumii wearables as we ve ever had to begin a new seaaon, and at prices I lull we hu\e eomelelil loiisK held down I > the lowest possible level. Let us suggest that you muke as many ptirebuses as you can at once, as wholesale prices are steadily lohaneing and later on we can ’t promise to offer such good values ns we fea ture now. This is emphatically not intended to indicate an intintion on our part to nuk* your visits of inspection unpleasant by urging you to buy, but rntlici to suggest to you a practical way to economize, if you care to. Come, sec the best n w lull lasluoiis m tlnse artistic displays. The New Coats Feature Simple Lines Wool Dress Fabrics— A Showing Were Justly Proud of Smartness of design ami superior quality m aterials insure a w ry cordial reception for these coats, many of which are lavishly embellished with fur. Though uonloriuing to I he straight silhouette, there are many variations in methods of trim m ing which provide a note of ph as ing individuality in every garment. The favored m aterials are velour, bolivia, suede fin ished cloths, velvet, plush, silk velour, and other pile fabrics. Rich fall colors arid further interest to the display, which includes many of the fashionably modeled capes so much fa vored. Priced from .................................................................................. ......................... $15 00 to $45 00 New Fall Street Hats Are you prepared for delightful surprises? You’d better be, for the*- new hats are replete with charming innova tions. There is a certain simplicity in the new full hat fashions that stamps them as distinctive, yet they are not in the least severe nor lacking in originality and beauty. There are many delightful models for every type of face. There seems to be equal approval of large and small shapes and there are so many different trim m ing features that an almost unlimited variety of effects is offered. Let it be said that these prices are less than equally good hats will sell for later on. Prices range.......................$3.50 to $6.00 It was hardly to lie r x p e e t e d that, with wool s o source, We COl l l d s e c u r e Hlieh 11 spill! did si * lection, but through careful and system atic search of murkets, w ■ h u \ e olii allied an usami lilage new w e a \ es and colorings w lai exceeds out expect at n n s and whi ch is d e s ì i \ iug of considerai ion. of Inch Bnlivias. velours, duvetyns, oxford cloths, broadcloths, inixtui s and plaids ale here in all the season’s new colors and in assort inents which of I'd a wide latitude for choice li you’re planning new garments, by all meuns see these splendili d.splays Nurd .$1.06 to $5 The New Skirts Are Revelations of Smartness There are sport skirts, tunic skirts and pleated skirts devcl oped in many striking and “ different” effects skirts for every occasion. The novel panels and clever drapes, the artistic trimmings and the many other important style features cannot fail to interest you. The fabrics, such as satin, taffeta, poplin, twill, tricotinc, velvet, wool jersey and serge in the soft rich full tones add further interest. You should most certainly sec the new skirts. Priced from................................................... $7.50 to $12.50 New Ginghams Are Very Attractive Sueh beautiful patterns and artistically blended colorings will unquestionably increase the favor shown toward# ginghams for dresses of the better sort. Never before have we offered greater selections of attractive plaids and stripes—designs which will make up into the most pleasing and becoming as well as the most practical garprents for house wear and for children at school. Qualities will please, too, for we’ve made a point of securing the very best obtainable, and at prices as low as is consistent with good merchandise. Priced a yard...................... ..................................................................25c, 35c to 75c Blouses of Simplicity and Beauty The new blouses are, in truth, lie n itifill; and yet, they owe their beauty to two elements s niplieity and color I ni Inrlt ss styles predominate, altlioigh, insny instances, a collar effect is given by the us* of bead or embroidery 1 1 ¡minings Tiny nifties and pleats also play an important part in the new Idolises of crepe de cliiin china silk, georgette, and other favored fabrics. Priced lin n $3 50 to $H.50 hi Silk Petticoats in a Wonderful Array of Rich Fall Colors Choosing your fall petticoats from this splendid display is ari nssiirunee of satisfaction, for the variety is so extensive and in.dudes snidi a wide range of colors and styles that the question of finding one that meets with youi approval is conclusively answered in our generous assortments. The quality is of the highest order lit to grace the wardrobe of the most fashionable woman, as examination of those briefly mentioned h e r e will affirm. Priced............................................................. $1.25 to $8 00 Appropriate Dress Accessories Consider Your Corset “ I t’s the little things that count.” Therefore, by all means, select gloves, neckwear, hose and other details carefully, and from stocks which afford am pie choice in other words, select here. New Hosiery 25c, 36c, 45c, 05c, 75c, 85c, $1 up New (oliar« and (oliai and Cull Sets 50c to $l.i»0 Simmons Dress Gloves......................... $2.25 to $3.00 If your appearance is to be all you desire, it is ab solutely necessary that your corset be constructed upon the lines that conform to the prevailing styles. Our new fall models are so built that they give proper support, while enhancing the graceful lines of your apparel. A model for every type of figure. Priced a t................................................ $1.00 to $5.00 subscribe for Liberty bonds, or have slackers mill Hill’ll action will lie taken to, says Mr. Wilkins, the only differ carbon for army gas masks have been FAILURE TO BUY BONDS SUOAR ALLOTMENTS MAY ti-nce subscribed grossly inadei|uate sums by timi bully mi seem* tieni fur the ill made and those who have been snving being that the entire inontli ’» al CONSIDERED AS TREASON BE BOUGHT ONCE A MONTH lotment may lie bought at one time ill them but have no place to take them “ livery citizen living ill n democracy tcrest uf the country. The »tute coni like ours is charged with the solemn The regular allotments of sugar may be bought once a month by each family, according to announcement of F. M. Wilkins, eounty food administrator. That is, if there are two in the family, four pounds may be bought each month, and if there are six in the famiiy 12 pounds may be bought once n month in stead of buying only two pound» at one time as heretofore. However, the two pounds per month per person rule will be strictly adhered may now leave them at It'd Cross head quarters. Only pits from the following fruits are wanted: 1’encbes, prunes, plums, np ricots, olives, cherries and dates, be sides the shells of Brazil nuts, hiekory nuts and walnuts. Before taking the seeds to the place PITS MAY BE LEFT AT they must tie dried so that RED CROSS MAIN ROOM designated they will neither mold nor attract flies. Arrangements to handle the fruit pits No pits or nutshells other than those and nut shells out of which to make named wilt be accepted. stead of going to the store several times a month for it. This will be a greater Convenience to the consumer and less expense to the grocer. Mugur for can ning may be obtained with n special piermit. Failure to meet fourth Liberty loan obligations will lie dealt with stringent ly, according to instructions issued by Kdwnrd Cooking haul, state executive chairman, ns follows: ‘ ‘ I'.mnry Olins'ead, chairman Portland Liberty loan eomrnittee, Portland: All Liberty loan offieinls rn Oregon have been given orders to report to the chair man of the state exeeutive committee the names of uny citizens who, finnn cinlly able to do so, have declined to duty and responsibility of bearing his fair and just share of the burdens of the wur in which the nation is now righteously engaged. For liny citizen to decline to do his duty, or to manifest indifference to the rail, is prncticnlly equivalent to n treasonable net. “ It has been made the duly nf the state executive committee to furnish the state council of defense the mimes of those who may justly be termed mittee I iiih mill reused letters to u noni lor of persons in regard to whom com plaints tins e been umile. “ Kindly be governed in nrcordnnce with these instructions und tnke u|i with the Ht nt e roitlleil of defense the * enses of nny persons who may come within the purview of this ruling.“ KDVVAKI) C i h i K I N O I I \M, Kxeeutive Htate Chairman. m Classy job printing. The Mentine!. ••