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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.
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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.
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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'
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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.
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