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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 6, 1904)
2 THE MORNING OREGON! AN. SATURDAY. AUGUST 6, 1904. The Clearance Sale Prices Continue During August! Positively Every Article in the house (contract goods alone excepted) is Tremendously Reduced in Price During This Month 1 Today at 1 P. M. the Teachers' Contest ends. This Store Closes Every Saturday during August at 1 o'clock. "Where the walls are coming down" "THE DIFFERENT STORE" FIFTH AND WASH INGTON STS. . Portland's "Quality Shop' PICTURES THAT TALK! This Store Closes Saturday at A Grand Half-Holiday Sale Today LOOK ON THIS PICTURE THEN ON THIS , jl ggq Mia P.M. 9 THE OLDS. WORTMAN & XING STORE Modern business methods and humanitarian ethics exemplified. Store closed at 1 P. M. on Saturdays during August Employe off on healthful recreations, sotting 'health and strength for next week's duties. It makes a better Sabbath observance not only possible but probable. ( We append below a letter from one of Portland's leading and most Influential citizens, a prominent and able attor ney and respected, valued member of the City Government. It speaks for itself. We have hundreds of a similar natura received during the past month. Words of encouragement that are deeply appreciated. PORTLAND, Or., Aug. 2, ISOi. Messrs. Olds, Wortman & King, City. Gentlemen: , I have your note Informing your patrons that during the month of August your store will close every Saturday at 1 o'clock, thus affording your employes arj opportunity for a half-holiday during the vacation period. I believe you are on the right course. It might cost you some money to do this (I hope It won't), but'I desire to express my senti ments in regard to the matter and to inform you that during August no trading will be done by my family on Sat urday afternoon, in lines carried by you. " Very truly yours, (Signed) THANKS! AN EDITOR'S OPINION We value the following very highly, the more because it is the honest, stralght-from-the-shoulder and next-to-the-heart opinion of an extremely bright, kind, caustic mind. It is an expression thafnelther coax, cash nor cudgel could Influence. An unusual man, who has a mind and knows how to speak it A man who news close to the line let the chips fall as they will. We refer to A. H. BALLARD, Editor of "THE GUIDE AND TOWN TOPICS," In whose last issue of August 3 we find the following editorial: "It Is a pleasure to speak frankly and in strong terms of appreciation when we see some deed of exceptional merit. The simplest terms are usually thff' strongest ones. "In as simple and unequivocal language as possible we want to say that the Saturday noon closing rule of Olds, Wortman & King's Portland department store Js the best, wisest and most meritorious deed that has yet been accom plished among this city's business firms. The humanitarianlsm Indicated cements the affection - of the employes and Insures even a more loyal service in the future. The courage displayed is all of a piece with the Qualities of leader ship that are becoming household words for this establishment "In this age of Tush the clerk's hours must be long and strenuous. When hot days come the house that says 'On Saturday go at noon and recreate yourself for Monday morning' Is a good, a trustworthy, a wise house, one not only to be respected by the community, but to be upheld and applauded by every legitimate method of patronage and appre ciation. "We do not think it amiss in a newspaper of our class-that talks out Its -opinions utterly regardless of fear or favor-to speak openly In this way of the good acts of Olds, Wortmsn & King. We mean just what we say. We speak of It for we desire general publicity for the fact Kindness and decency are not dead yet among the higher diss of merchants. And the day Is drawing nearer and nearer when this very kindness and decency will be recognized as the soundest business policy for such great establishments as department stores. Only the very highest of their class are now In the lead, making precedents, as usual, for others to follow later on." wuss.are THANKS! WONDERFUL ECONOMIES IN THE SILK STORE AND AMONG THE 3 nnp.ss stttows. Annex First Floor. Golden bargain nuggets for this store's Saturday buyers 8 A. M. till 1 P. M. Silks for Saturday Half Holiday Sale Regular 51.00 grade, 21-inch all pure silk Black Taffeta, splendid wear ing grade, and good value at the regular price. Special" for Saturday A. M. .. 4 COc yd $1.00, 85c and75c Foulards, in navy and black grounds, in neat dots and figures. Special for Saturday A. M. 47c yfi Regular 50c grade of Corded Japan ese Wash Silks, in all colors ex cept white and black. Special for Saturday A. M. 24c yd DRESS GOODS COLORED DRESS GOODS. Great saving on Cream English Brllllantines and Sicilians. An event to commemorate our Saturday 1 o'clock closing. Our regular $1.00 grade for. ..GCe yd Our regular $1.10 grade for... COc yd Our regular $1.15 grade for... 87c yd Our regular $1.25 grade for...S0c yd Our regular $1.50 grade for... 88c yd Our regular $1.75 grade for.. 91.13 yd Our regular 50c grade of Heather Suiting, mixed mohairs, splendid for children and seaside wear; a good color assortment to select from. Special tor Saturday A. M. only , 32c ya Regular $1.00 grade of Scotch Suit ings and mixed Voile Etamlnes, all good, staple street colors. Spe cial for Saturday A. M.....04c yd BLACK DRESS GOODS. 54-inch All-Wool Vicuna; regular price $1.50 per yard. Snaeial Sat urday A. M. 79c yd ss-mch English Black Brilliantlne, In plain and fancy weaves. Regu lar 50c quality. Special Saturday A. M. ......... 39c yd S A. SI. TO 1 P. M. First Floor. 25c and 50c Medallions 1 6c and 34c White and Black. Lace Medallions, ior trimming; regular jjdc; spe cial 10c Another line of Lace Medallions, reg ular 60c; special 34c The "Old Fogy" Stores Open day and evening for "results." (?) "Where ohJ -where are the "masses"? Off on healthful recreations. Note the cobwebs? Where mossback Ideas are, there grow cobwebs. No wonder stocks grow an cient In such stores. See the poor, lonely clerk? There's more you don't Bee. Pity 'tin, nis true. Reader, are you helping it along? "AS OTHERS SEE US" Women's Garters in the Sale. 8 TO 1 O'CLOCK SATURDAY. First Floor Hosiery Aisle. Ladles' Velvet-Grip Side Supporters, usual 19c value, in white only, per Pair iic Ladles' Sateen Belt Velvet Grip, reg ular 25c values, in white only, for Saturday 14c pr 8 JL M. TO 1 P. 31. First Floor. A Matchless Bargain in Wanted Wash fabrics. In the Wash .Goods Aisle. 12&c Figured Dimities, Lawns and Batistes " cc 2600 yards of Batistes, Lawns and Figured Dimities, so popular for hot weather dresses; regular 12&c and 15c goods; special... Be a yard 8 A. M. TO 1 P. M. 50c Dresden Ribbons 17 Cents. First Floor. A line of very pretty Silk Dresden Ribbons, with satin edges; also a lot of fine cushion ruffles. Regular 25c to 50c yard. Special... 17c yard 8 A. "21. TO 1 P. M. 25c to 75c Veilings 1 9c Yard. First Floor. Chiffon or Net Veilings, in black, black and white, gray, brown, blue or white; regular 25c to 75c Spe cial ..; 19c yard 8 A. 51, TO 1 P. 21. Women's 60c Lisle Hose 35c First Floor. Women's fine black lisle Hose, light. weight, very fine and soft, double sole, high spliced heels. Regular 60c; special w .35c pair Boys' 25c and 35c Waists 1 7c Boys' Blouse and Shirtwaists, dark and light shades, vary good quality. Regular 25c and 35c; special - 17c each 8 A. M. TO 1 P. M. The Saturday Half-Day Specials on Fourth Floor. -$2.25 Smyrna Rugs All-wool, double-faced Smyrna Rugs, 30x60 inches, fringed both ends; a veritable bargain. Regular $2.25; special 9LS4 each $27.75 Sewing Machine $19.95 Standard Olds, Wortman & King Sewing Machines, with high arm, ball bearing, golden oak cabinet; guaranteed for 10 years; value, $27.75. Special Saturday only.... - $19.95 each The same as above, antique oak cab inet, box top, 3 drawers; regular price, $21; special.. $1585 Box top, 5 drawers, regular $24; special- , 817 .50 Men's $1.75 Summer flannel Shirts $1.09 Men's Summer Flannel Outing Shirts, in gray and blue striped flannel, a swell outing shirt Reguiar $1.75; special 91.09 each A BARGAIN FOR VACATIONISTS AND TOURISTS. $5.00 Suit Cases $5.00 Suit cases. In gun metal shade, nickel trimming, extra straps, very serv iceable and sightly, and a genuine snap. Regular $8.00; special $5.00 each The 135 Hours Five at This Modern Establishment. As announced some time since, this store starts today upon a step that means a gigantic stride toward betterment in store, service, by taking the lead, not only among Portland stores, but among all the stores of the Northwest, in adopting the Saturday half-holiday custom in vogue among all of the large Eastern houses of any prominence or standing in th3 Commercial TVorld. Our position on the early-closing movement ques tion is too well known to need further mention. In another column we append a few opii ns of others, opinions that have vast weight in tfee community. We are glad of such encouragement, We have hundreds of letters of a similar nature as the one we publish. Thanks, friends; thank you all. The early-closing moyement adopted by us, in the face of what seemed almost insurmountable obstacles, five years ago, has borne generous fruit. We are so well satisfied with the commendation received as to go a step farther now, and start today, on the Saturday Half-Holiday during the hot Summer months. We trust the move may meet with universal public approval; we sincerely hope we discommode none in trading at their favorite store. As will be seen by a faithful perusal of the items below, -we have gathered an aggregation of genuine bargain attractions, such as to leave no doubt in our mind but that we shall do more business from 8 A. E until 1 P. M today than any other Portland store will do in the &y2 hours more they compel their tired helpers to labor, through the heat of day and darkness of night. If you would find the greatest values in Portland, If you would shop in her greatest, busiest store, s , If you would really enjoy every moment of your shopping, ... If you xwould profi- handsomely at the same time, ' If you have a fellow feeling for the thousands of patient store helpers who serve you faithfully and well all through the week and year your brother and sister workers, come to Olds, Wortman fit King's and do your Saturday buying today before 1 P. M. when the store closes. THE TEACHERS' CONTEST CLOSES AT I P. M. TODAY! All votes must be in our ballot-boxes at or before that time in See Olds, Wortman King's Sunday announcement. A GREAT HALF-DAY SALE OP WOMEN'S s Handsome Summer Suits TODAY AT HALF PRICE! $6.50 to $35 Suits and Dainty Summer Costumes Halved! A clean swep of all our bewitching-, fetching- Summer street and calling costumes. Every one In the house at and between these two prices included, of the Alpacas, Linens, Lawns, Organdies, China SJlks and Nettings. In the swell whites, in beautiful lace-trimmed effects; blacks also, and tans, blues and linen colorings, . in plaited, SATURDAY HALF DAY IN THE ART SHOP SECOND FLOOR.- $1.00 Table Covers 69c Linen Burlap Table Covers, with 4& inch border of fancy art material, with fancy herringbone stitch; col-ors-red, green and tan; sizes, 4 Ox 40. Regular price, $1.00; special. C3c 8 A. 21. TO IF. M. Bargains in the Shoe Section Flret Floor. Boys' Box Calf, sewed soles, full round toe, sizes 11 to 13; regular $1.75; special fl.ll Sizes 13& to 2; regular $2.00; spe cial , si.21 Sizes 2 to 5; regular $2.50; spe cial $L01 Women's $3.50 and $4 Shoes $2.63 "Women's Patent Kid Shoes, welt or turn soles, military or Cuban heels, , stylish and sensible. Regular $3.50 and $4.00. Special f2.03 pair WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S AN NEX SPECIALS. Women's $1.50 Satine Petticoats 97c Second Floor. Black mercerized satine Petticoats, deep flounce, with 2 wide ruffles, with hemstitching. Regular $1.5,0; special at 07c of Business of stitched and, in short, every style of trimming" that's favored by Fashion. Many of these swell suits form timely offerings, as they are especially adapted for wear at next week's IRVTNGTON RACES. Choose as you will, any and all, $6J0 to $35 values, at just ONE-HALF PRICE 8 A. 31. TO 1 P. M. Bargains in Little Every Day Necessities. First Floor. Be GREEN CASTILE SOAP, 3c Largo size cakes, green olive oil Castile soap, hard milled; value, 5c; special 3c cake 26o BATH SPONGES, lGc. Large size Bath Sponges... ISc each 83c WRITING PAPER, 20c. Cabinet vbox Writing Paper, In three assorted tints, 48 sheets Bond pa per and 48 envelopes; value, 35c; special 20c box COc SCISSORS, SOc. Ladles' Scissors, full nickel plated, guaranteed, sizes S, 6 and 7-lnch; value, 50c; special..... 30c pair So BLACK HTJSIP HOOKS AND EYES, 1c Black Hump Hooks and Eyes, 2 doz. on card, medium size; value, 5c; special lc card C5o CUFF LINKS, 35c. Men's fine gold-plated Cuff Links, plain or jeweled; value, 65c; spe cial 35c pair S5c BROOCH PINS, 20c. Fine, brilliant CutRhlnestone Brooch Pins, fancy assorted styles; value, 35c; Bpcclal 20c each r 8 A. 31. TO 1 F. 31. Mm Si' 1 Third Floor. BELOW WE PRINT A FEW OF THE MANY EXTRA HALF-DAY SPE CIALS FROM THE CHINA SHOP. $1.60 Chop Dishes 95c Havlland Decorated China, neat dec oration, full gold line, three differ ent decorations, 11-inch chop dishes; value, $1.60; special... 05c "Old Fogy " Stores order to be 'ounted. Eesult will be 's Silk Shirtwaists at Price, Too! Every One in the House Included. Description1 would be useless, be cause the offering Includes every Silk Shirtwaist hore; whites, plain and fancy colors, including: blacks. In every variety of rich and beau tiful trimming: effect known to this season's authoritative fashion mak ers. Splendid white wash silks but every silk waist you know the superb stock this house shows too well for description at further length. ALL for one-half day 8 A. M. to 1 P. M. on Saturday, $3.50 to $38.50 Reg ular Values at HALF PRICE! $ 1 .40 Sugar and Cream 55c shapes; value, $1.40; special 85c pair $1.00 Salad Bowls 62c Berry or Salad Bowls, value $1.00; special 62c each Semi-Porcelain Dinner Sets BroTTn or Green Decorations. 50-pleco set, value $4.80; special. $2.88 60-plece set, value $6.40; special. 53.84 100-piece set, value $9.60; spe...$5.76 112-piece set, value $12.00; spe...$7.20 117-plece set, value $15.60; ope... $8.36 Children's 35c Aprons 24 Cents Children's biue or brown and white Gingham 'Aprons, Mother Hubbard style, with sleeves large, wide; strings in back for bow-; ruffled yoke; collar and sleeves trimmed with lace; ages 2 to 8 years. Reg ular price, 35c; special at 24c 8 A. M. TO 1 P. 31. First Floor. "75c to $2.00 Ping-Pong Collars 39c Assorted styles in Plng-Pong Col lars; also a line of collars with stole ends. Regular 75c to $2.00 special 38a each Three Exceptional Val ues in the Millinery Shop For a Half-Da?- Bargain Rush To day. Extra Specials for Women and Chil dren. New and very stylish Chiffon shapes in black, white, violet and pink, for dressy -women's" present wear. Regular $3.00 values, -special from 8 A. M. until closing time, 1 P. M., at a choice for r?l.09 made known in Sunday papers. $5.50 Sumatra Straws Only about 30 In the lot. Don't blame us If you come latw ana nnd these bargains gone. These hats are of the finest grade of Sumatra straw, edges bound with narrow black velvet. Just the hat for outing wear; may be easily and quickly blocked In any shape; will wear for years. A high-grade hat at a very low price until sold. $1.40 Children's SOc Campaign Caps 22c For Saturday buyers. Handsome Flannel Caps, In navy, cardinal and white, with black enamel band and candidate's name in letters of gilt. Regular 50c values. Comely caps for outings or campaign wear; 8 to 1 o'clock today at...... ..22c each 8 A. M. TO 1 P. M. Men's 40c Irish Linen Handkerchiefs 25c First Floor. Men's pure Irish linen hemstitched handkerchiefs, Richardson's make, all widths of hems. Regular 40c value; special 25c each, 8 A. M. TO 1 P. M. Ladies' $1.50 Kid Gloves 9Sc First Floor. Our celebrated Chatham Gloves, for ladles, for street wear; black and London tan; In 2-clasp style; reg ular $1.60; special OSc pair Chance to Vote S A.M.tol P.M. Today AT ONE O'CLOCK TODAY THE POLLS CLOSE. Positively no votes will be received after. . The Leaders at 4 P. M. Yesterday Winifred Mosher; Harrison 203.13S Mrs. N. Hlltabldel. Alblne Cen.. 187,101 Kate Padden. Atkinson JS3.6S5 Suza Jones, Highland 180,530 Total vote 1,203,771 Final result in Sunday papers. iCSS
