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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 10, 1909)
The Greater Meier dSs Frank Store -to'-Give Aw T7 ay wee Two New "Brownikar" Automobiles Given to Boys and Girls For the Two Best Compositions oi the Following Subject: "Why the Children Like to Visit The Meier Frank Store'' An edacational contest for boys and girls 6 to 1 6 years of age-We want two clever compositions on "Why the Children UkeJoVisit the Meier & Frank Store"-There-s no limit or coditioTis aboHt this contest-Write one or a handred compositions, jost as yon like, but same must be in your own hand writing and not over 500 wordse7chbne machine to the bov writing the best composition and one to thejgjjwrrtjng the best composition -Andvonarenotrecniiredtomakeapnrchaseinordertoenter this contest-Compositions can be depositedinthe Aato Contest Box in the Toy: Department-Fourth Floor-Contest starts today and closes February 1st, 1910-Any child in the Northwest is eligible m this Automobile contest i ' L . 3 .- : y . .... t. ... . : V vi . ' ; ...-o . u . ..Vl : , ,. .-.,. . . .. . . . .' ; owmka,, Automobiles Sell at $27 5.00 Each They are two-passenger cars 3!2-Horsepower 66-inch wheel base and practical in everyway Maximum speed ten miles an hour These machines are on exhibition One in a fifth-street window the other in the Toy Dept., fourth floor We have been "limbering" them up the past i . i ' ' ' . m m . ' two weeks and found O. K. in every particular Every child in the Northwest is invited to write a composition Rich and poor alike have equal chance to win The Greater Meier franK- one of these fine automobiles Portland's Largest Str and Best Store j On Exhibition in Fifth-street window and loyuepanmem . . Portland Agents for Butterick Patterns and "Trefousse" Gloves Demonstration of "Nemo" Corsets by Mrs.. Deane,Expert Corsetiere MEIER &. FRANK. MORt II S3.19 MEIER & FRANK SJOM Ladies'Shoes Great Thanksphing sale of 1000 pairs Women's Fine Shoes; patent colt, with gTeen. blue and taupe ooze calf tops: glazed kid with mat .tops, blueher Russia calf, etc.; bntton and blucher styles; Cuban, military and school heels; Goodyear welt soles; all sizes; standard $4.00 and $4.50 shoes, at 2000 pairs of Women's Felt Juliette Slippers, with fur trimming; in brown, oxford, gray, bine, black, wine and red; medium low heel, hand turn soles; sizes 2'2 P 1 to 8; special, pair P M V& Sale Women's Flannel Gowns $2Val.$1.49 Special lot of Women 's Outing Flan nel Nightgowns, plain colors and fancy stripes; well made; extra full sizes; reg. $1.75 and tf A-Ck $2 values, at, each j) HP IHisses' and Children's Flannelette Nightgowns at lowest prices. Sleep ing Garments and Flannel Pajamas for misses and children of all ages. Don't fail to see them. On the sec ond Floor. Infants' Wear Depart ment on the second floor. Elevator. Sale Hosiery Great Thanksgiving sale of 5000 pairs Women's Imported Lisle " Hose, . full fashioned, with silk embroidered boots; black and all colors; best 75c values, on sale at this ex- Q ceptionally low price, patrTxO V 5000 pairs of Women's Plain Black Lisle Hose, full-fashioned; extra long; come in silk mercerized finish; double sole; all sizes. The best regu lar 40c values, on sale 9 : at this low price, perpaird V A wonderful of fering ' of Women's Handkerchiefs in all-linen; hand embroidered initials, scalloped, hem stitched, lace edges; thousands of styles to select from: values ranging all the way from 35c to 7oc each, on sale at this low price, ) C each let us show you mZt J V 75c Flannel Waistings 50c Great offering of 3000 yards of new. Flannel Waistings, in plain colors and stripes, with and without- bor ders;; the best P"181". 75c Talues, at, tie yard J V V Sole Agents "Ramie" Linen Fiber Un'wear Custom Shade and Drapery Work Our Specialty; Best Materials, Workmanship Low Prices IheM eier (h Frank St ores ing Bulleti Annua Annual Sale of Bolls and Dolls' Appare 9t 1 Doll Show, November 1 h an This week our great annual sale of DoUs and Dolls' Apparel-Dressed and undressed dolls-Dolls' apparel and furnishings-Dolls for Christmas gifts dolls for entering in the Doll Show (November 19th and 20th) -By far the largest and most complete showing m the West-The personaj Election of our tov chief, who, as the personal representative of,"Qld Nick." travels to foreignsbpres every year in search of the newest and bsTTnllsiraTfoysShrewd and economical buyers will profit by these unusual offerings-Toy Department, fourth floor-Take elevators Genuine Kid Dolls, full jointed hip and knee; sleeping eyes, long,, curly hair; hair tied with ribbons; fine bisque head; shoes and stockings; all new stock, just received; 8 big lots; every one of which is splendid value at the regular price. 14- inch, regular 75c valaes, at this low price, each 49 15- inch, regular 85c values, at this low price, each 59 16- inch, regular $1.00 values, at this low price, each 65 18-inch, regular $1.25 values, at this low price, each 85 1914-inch, regular $1.50 values, at this low price, each. .98 21-inch, regular $1.75 values, at this low price, each. .$1.23 22V2-inch, regular $2.00 values, now selling at, each. .81.39 Special lot of 1000 prettily dressed Dolls, 14 inches long; large variety of dresses; all neat, attractive dolls; best 50c values on sale at this special low price, mSf J V Special lot of 1000 Dressed Dolls; 18-inch; all new pretty models ; selling regularly at $1.25 each ; your 9 Q choice during this sale at the remarkably low price C 7 Vx Special lot of Celluloid Dolls,, in baskets, with AQk outfits and dresses ; best 75c values, now only t r Vx Special lot of Bisque Dolls and Outfit; put uPinQr Fancy boxes; regular $1,00 vals., on sale at, each JZ7 Vx Doll Show, Nov. 1 9-20 Friday and Saturday. November 19 and 20, our Great Annual Doll Show; entries close Thursday evening, November 18 at 6 o'clock.. "Vi'e want 1000 exhibitors this year and have ar ranged for a large section of the 5th floor annex for this important event. Be on hand early with your doll exhibits. $200 Worth of Prizes To Be Given Winners in the different classes; this 1909 show will be on a scale never before attempted. As usual there'll be a prize for every exhibitor. Get Dolly ready for the Doll Show, Novem ber 19 and 20. Help us make this the greatest Doll Show. 5000 fine Kid Body Dolls, hip jointed, fine bisque head, moving eyes, flowing hair, shoes and stockings ; well made ; extraordinary values at the following very'. low prices: 15-inch, regular 50c values, at this low price, each. .39 17-inch, regular 75c values, now selling at, each 55 18-inch, regular 85c values, at the low price, each.. 63 jgij-inch, regular $1.00 values, at this low price, ea 75 2012-inch, regular $1.25 values, now selling at, each 89 2412-inch, regular $1.50 values, at only, each... .S1.Q9 "Finest quality all Kid Dolls; made from the best selected kid; fine bisque head, with moving eyes; sewed wig, long curls, tied with ribbon; jointed arms and hips; papier mache legs; socks and slippers; all sizes; special values: 13- inch, regular $1.10 values, now selling at," each. .75 14- inch, regular $1.25 values, now selling at, each. .89 14y2-inch, regular $1.35 values, now selling at, each. .95 15Vs-inch, regular $1.50 values, now selling at, ea. 81.10 16y2-inch, regular $1.60 values, now selling at, ea. 81.19 17Vg-inch, regular $1.75 values, now selling at, ea. S1.35 18Va-lnch. regnla7$05values, now selling at, ea. 81.45 19y2-iuch, regular $2.00 values, now selling at, ea. 81.63 2iy2-inch, regular $2.50 values, now selling at, ea. Sgl.89 22y2-inch, regular $3.00 values, now selling at, ea71.99 Mail orders carefully and promptly filled. Give us a trial. 23 c 39 c c Doll Beds, enamel, fitted with bedding; best 50c values, on sale at the exceptionally low price ea. Doll Muff, Cap and Neckpieces; full set; best 60c values, on sale at the very low price of, each Doll Kimonos, silk trimmed; best 75c values; on sale at the exceptionally low price of, each Celluloid Dolls in boxes, with wardrobe; best 1Q $1.00 values, on sale at the very low price of, each vJ V Doll's Jewelry Set, regular 75c values, selling at, set.. 59 Doll Hats ; regular 35c values, at the low price of, each 23 Doll Wigs' of human hair, all sizes. Doll Apparel of all kinds at low prices. Doll Hospital. Competent House Doctor. Reasonable charges. 4th floor. Visit the Doll Department. Thanksgiving Specials in All Departments $2.50Val.Laces89cDz 20c Vol. Laces 1 OcYard $1.50 Embroideries 69c 1000 dozen round mesh and mechlin Val. Laces and Insertions, 34 inch to 2 inches wide, suitable for trimming OQ . holiday articles, etc; values to $2.50 per doz. yds. KJ V 2000 yards of Plat Val. Lace and Insertion, 1 tov4 inches wide, for undermuslins, fancy work, etc.; regu- 1 X lar values up to. 20c the yard, at special price, yd. IVW 3000 yards of Swiss Corset Covering, eyelet, floral and ap penzelle designs; great assortment for your selec- ! A. tion; regular values up to $L50 yard, on sale at U7 V Agents for Butterick Patterns Undermuslins Reduced Magnificent hand-embroidered French Nightgowns, made of the best quality French, nainsook and percales, and trimmed in lace and hand-embroidered yoke effect; made in low, round and square-neck styles; short puff and flowing sleeves; values ranging from $8 to $35 each, on sale at one-half reg. selling price let us show you "Women's high-grade Domestic Nightgowns, made of the best quality nainsook, muslin and cambric, and trimmed in the best quality lace, embroidery, tucks and insertion, beading, ribbons; high or low-neck styles ; CO 7 regular $3.50 and $4.00 values, garment J) f ft J Special lot of Women's Cambric and Nainsook Chemise, trimmed in lace and embroidery, with trimmed Qk J skirt; regular $1.50 and $2.00 values, special r O V 1000 Women's White Underskirts, made of good material; wide- founces, plain tucked or lace-trimmed; very large variety; the best regular $1.50, $1.75 and $2.00 QO values; buy all you want of them at this price 7U V $1.50 Kid Gloves $1 $2.50 Umbrellas $ 1 .49 50c Fancy Ribbons 29c Yard Great offering of Women's Kid Gloves, in suede, mocha and glace; pique and overseam; two and three-clasp styles; black, white and all colors; sizes 5'2 to 7V2; reg. fl 1 $1, $1.50 values, at this low price, per pair J JL mJrJ 1000 Women's and Men's Umbrellas, fina rainproof union taffeta covering; tape edge; best paragon frame, and a very large assortment of handles for your selec- G 1 f Q tion ; reg. vals. up to $2.50 each ; your choice JJ 1 r 5000 yds. of high-grade fancy Ribbons, Dresdens, warp prints, fanjes, stripes, plaids, checks; also plain heavy taffeta, for hair bows, etc.; black and a complete line ofQ eolors: 4 to 6 inches wide; 40c to 50c values, yd majf K Thanksgiv'g Sales Dinner Sets, Cut Glass and uverw re 60-piece iirian China Dinner Set, neat green and pink border decora tion, pretty gold decoration; now on sale at this spe- fl '9 ff cial price, the set j) 1 L JJ 100-piece set, same as above 826.00 60-piece Austrian China Dinner Set, pink, rose border d 1 Q C design, great ' val. j A f 100-piece set, .same as above 825.75 60-piece Haviland China Dinner. Set, neat pink rose decoration, with gold edge ; a great spe- d f cial value, at, set JJ J J J x 100-piece set, same as above 847.50 60-piece Haviland China Dinner Set, iu green and purple floral decoration; gold stippled; P Yf special, the set p & ft J J 100-piece set, same as above 841.00 60-piece Haviland China Dinner Set, in1 chrysanthemum pattern; heavy gold decoration; 7 at this price, . set J jHcJJ 100-piece set,- same as above 847.00 Best values in fancy China. Great values in-Glassware. In Basement. Kitchen Goods, etc. Best Steel Carving Sets, with genuine stag handles; great values as follow: Regular $3.75 Carving Sets.. 82.98 Regular $5.50 Carving Sets.. S4.38 Regular $8.00 Carving Sets. .86.38 Regular $10.00 Carving Sets. $7.95 $2.75 silver-pl'd Spoon Trays Sj2.18 $6 Baking Dishes on sale at 84.77 $4.50 Fern Dishes on sale for. 83.58 $7.50 Fern Dishes on sale for. $5.98 $6.50 Tea Sets, 4 pieces, at.. 85. 18 $7.50 Fruit Baskets on sale at 85.98 $10 Water Sets, 3 pieces, for. $7.98 $12 Coffee Percolators, sp'l. . 89.59 $2.00 14-inch Trays on sale at 81.59 $4 Macaroni Dishes for. .... .$3.18 $2.50 Candlesticks on sale at. 81. 95 $3 cut glass Spoon Trays, ea.$2.29 $6 cut glass Celery Dishes at. $4.34 $9 cut glass Ice Cream Trays 86.49 Reg.-TkCO cut glass Vases at. 84.95 Reg. $5.00 cut glass Vases at 83.79 Reg. $5.50 cut glass Bowls at$3.99 Reg. $8.00 cut glass Bowls at. 85.98 $7.?V cut glass Comports, ea.$4.95 $20 Wine Sets, on sale at.. 815. 50 $24 Finger Bowls, for, set. . $18.95 $22.50 Flower Center, sp'l. 817.50 60-piece Austrian China Dinner Sets, neat pink and J 1 (X AfX floral decorations A J VJ 100-piece set, same as above 815.75