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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (May 12, 1914)
TTTE MORXIXGr OREGONTAX. TUESDAY. 3IAT 12, 1914. 18 BOYS' EYES ARE ON TWO GRAND PRIZES Arrangemnts Perfected to As sist Ambitious Carriers Entered in Race. PATRONS' AID IS SOLICITED Leaders Will Enjoy Trip to Glacier National Park and in Addition. Ixius List of Prizes Ranges From $75 to $5. Carrier boys of The Oregonian have taken up in earnest their individual campaigns for winning the first and second prizes, a trip through Glacier Rational Park, in the contest In augurated by The Oregonian, which In cludes a list of 38 prizes ranging from $76 in gold down to ?5. The first and second grand prizes are the sought after inducements to the two boys leading all others, who will fall heir to a ten days' trip, all expenses paid, through Glacier Park, known as "the playground of America." The tnanaeer of the contest has di vided the city into six districts, with a district manager in charge of each to assist the carriers in every way to pile up credits. Each boy is first to cover his own route, signing up sub scriptions to The Oregonian, each sub scrintlon giving him credits for a cer tain number of points. As each boy is "owner" of his own route, this sys tern will give them a greater monthly Income from their new customers. When the boys have canvassed their own districts and routes, then the whole city will be turned over to all comers. and a lively scramble is promised both for the boys and their friends and their friends' friends. It will be hard maneuvering to escape the arguments of the eager boys, each bent upon win ning that trip through Glacier Park. If you are a subscriber to The Ore gonlan no doubt you know your car rier boy personally. You can do him a good turn and help him in his work for one of the trips by inducing your friends to subscribe or by giving him the names of these friends with your indorsement. He will appreciate this. The trip is one to be envied by every ambitious boy who has a love for travel, and, which is better, a desire to gain knowledge by personally visiting the wonderful attractions of America. The parents of boys interested in the contest have given their approval to the contest, and every Inducement is offered to make each boy work hard for the grand prizes. The trip, which will be won by sheer application, will tend to give each contestant a sound business training. A great deal will he learned when the boys come into contact with business men and women. They will learn tact, confidence in themselves and experience the thrill of being successful every time a subscrlp tion Is signed. The trip commences Wednesday, July . when the winners will leave Port land. On arriving at Glacier Park the boys will have seven full days "close-to-nature" outing. Side trips by automobile and horses will send them to mountain lakes and glaciers. Each day will have some particular thrill and a fund of knowledge to be sorbed. The return will be made vi; Seattle, arriving home Saturday, July IS. In order that the boys may visit relatives or friends stopover privileges win do extended at bpokane and Seat tie. BRAW LADS TO BE DINED Business Men's Club to Throw Lunch Open to Big Scotchmen. It you are Scotch you will be person grata at the Progressive Business Men luncheon at the Multnomah Hotel at noon Thursday, whether you are a member of the club or not. Sixty of the prosperous Scotch merchants and business men of Portland have been invited to attend the luncheon. Of course, the luncheon is not ex clusively for Scotchmen, although two ' prominent officials of the model mu nicipality of Glasgow will be the speakers. They are Alexander Walker, t'ity Assessor of Glasgow, and Thomas McMillan, senior magistrate of that city. President Kanzler, of the club, received a telegram yesterday from Mr. Walker saying that he and Mr. Mc Millan would arrive in Portland at 2:30 today from San Francisco. They have been making a tour of the United States and Canada, studying various phases of municipal government. They win oe met at tne depot by the true tees of the Progressive Business Men's t.'lub. Mayor Albee, Robert Livingstone, wno knew them in Scotland, and Coun ty Assessor Reed. Mayor Albee will be chairman at the luncheon. Mr. Walker will tell about the system of taxation in Great Britain and what Britons may expect from Lloyd George. Chancellor of the Exchequer. Mr. McMillan will give a resume of their observations during their tour of the cities of America. A Scotch piper will play reels and strathspeys and other appropriate Scotch airs, and Mrs. Elfrieda Heller Welnstein is practicing some Scotch ballads to sing during the luncheon. TWO BOATLOADS COMING Oregon City Commercial Club to At tend Festival Opening. OREGON1 CITY, May 11. (Special.) Members of the Oregon City Com mercial Club are going 'to attend the opening day of the Portland Rose Festival in a body. Two steamers, the Ruth and the N. R. Lang, have been secured for the trip. The boats will be lecorated with banners, flowers and evergreens. The only charge for the trip will be a bunch of roses at least one foot in diameter. The combined capacity of the two boats is 280, and the com mittee In charge expects that there will be a scramble for the tickets. DEMOCRATS! The Medford Tribune knifed Harry Lane and supported Bourne tor Sena tor. Shall such treachery be rewarded by electing the Tribune's candidate for National committeeman? Democrats, take no chances, but vote for a genuine a nson Democrat, xi. M. Esterly. for Na tional committeeman. Paid Adv. The Best Qualified Man for Governor la A.M. Crawford present Attorney-General. He has the knowledge, experience ability and fit ness for the office. All agree he is the strongest man in the race. (Paid Portland's Leading Store Is Rapidly Making Ready to uild the Greatest Store in Western America ! New Spring and Summer Merchandise Underpriced at Meier & Frank's Visit Home Industry Exhibit Auspices Manufac turers' Association of Oregon Basement, Morrison-si. War. FUR STORAGE Dry, cold-storage plant, that insures perfect care for your Furs during the warm weath er. Repairing and remaking a specialty. Furs received Fifth Floor, Slxth-Bt. Building. June 'Delineator" Has Arrived and Is Ready for Subscribers. June advance Butterick Pat terns and June advance Fash ion Sheets, in the Pattern De partment, Balcony, Main Build ing. "Summer Butterick Fash ions," oopy, 25c includes any 10c or 15c Butterick Pattern FREE. First Floor Balcony, Main Bldg. SpecialBusinessMen's Luncheon 35c TODAY'S MENU Puree of Split Peas, Croutons Clam Broth Steamed Sturgeon, Anchovy Sauce Lamb Stew with Green Peas Roast Leg of "Veal, Dressing Steamed or Mashed Potatoes Ksealloped Tomatoes Rice Custard or Strawberry Ice Cream Tea, Coffee, Milk Seventh Floor Restaurant BALLOTS For Rose Festival Queen Candidates Mar Be Secured With FsrekaKl Made In Temporary Annex Only. Important! Duplicate Sales Checks are re deemable within Two Days of date of Sales Checks only. Rose Festival Tour de Luxe bal lots will be given with purohases in the Temporary Annex only as follows: 10 votes with every purchase of 25c or more. 20 votes with every purchase of 85 votes with every purchase of 75o or more. 60 votes with every purchase of II or more. 100 votes with every purchase of S2 or more. 150 votes with ever-- purchase of 93 or more. 200 votes with every purchase of $4 or more. 250 votes with every purchase of a or more. SO Additional Votes With Every Additional Dollar Purchase. Votes Given With Purchases Blade In Temporary Annex Only, Books for Vacation Time Reduced $1 to $1.50 Copyright Books Original editions, slightly "hurt," special, 50. French Literature Paper and Cloth Bindings Just HALF PRICE 35c Books for Boys "Boy Scouts," "Motorcycles," etc., at 19? $1 to $1.50 Books for Girls 500 Copyright Editions, Special, 75r 75c to $1.25 Books for Boys 500 Copyright Editions : . . .50 All Standard Sets Including Dickens, Hawthorne and Thackeray, Special at HALF PRICE. sixth Floor sixth-st. Bide. "Hotpoint" Week Is of Interest to Housewives! $5.00 El Glostovo, Special at $2.50 3-lb. "Hotpoint" Iron Priced $3.00 5 and 6-lb. "Hotpoint" Iron 3.50 Housewives! the fa mous "Hotpoint" Elec trical Appliances are La bor Lighteners and Home Brighteners and you'll do well to come here and make selection from these Electrical Appliances dur ing "Hot Point" Week. "EL GLOSTOVO" the new 7-inch GlowiDg Electric Stove at half price during this "Hotpoint" "Week offers you a splendid opportunity to prove the practical advantages of electric cooking in your own home. You'll be greatly interested in the efficiency and convenience of El Glostovo. Usually selling at $5. Special this week, $2.50. A "HOTPOINT" IRON is almost a necessity to the housewife of today and possesses many distinct advantages. "Hotpoint" construction also insures a cool handle no holder needed. The heat is held in the working face of the iron hence its high economy. A 3-Pound "Hotpoint" Electric Iron at 3.00 A 5 or 6-Pound "Hotpoint" Electric Iron at $3.50 Housefurnishing Dept. Temporary Annex Meier A Frank! Third Floor Temporary Annex Wear the "Ivy" Corset &v&k j : It Clings The "Ivy" With and gives to the wearer the graceful and coveted lines of youth, as well as the "smart" appearance that is now demand ed by all followers of Dame Fashion. Innumerable models, all scientifically and artistical ly designed, including Bone less, Semi-Boneless, Elastic Slip-On, Singer's, Reduc ing, Nursing, Sport and Dancing Corsets, as well as boned Corsets for the fig ures demanding support. Ivy Corsets are suitable for the matron, . the young woman and the debutante for they are modeled on lines for all figures. ' Corset Is Sold Exclusively in Portland by Meier & Frank's. PRICED FROM $1.00 TO $20.00 Removal Sale Discounts Now in Effect. Second Floor Stxta-St. Bids- very Article Reduced Except Groceries, "Silk-Maid" Hose, "Wil lamette" Sewing Machines, "Invincible" and "Samson" Suits and Contract Goods Our Temporary Annex Is Now "Brimful" of Men's Furnishings and Hats Sporting Goods and Kodak Supplies Men's and Boys' Clothing Boys' Hats House Furnishings and Hardware Crockery, Glassware, Silverware Trunks, Stoves, Talking Machines Toys, Dolls, Wheel Goods Carpets, Rugs, Blankets, Linoleums Baby Carriages, Baskets Hammocks, Draperies, Curtains Oilcloth, Wall Paper Upholstery and Furniture Free Rental Bureau-, Now Located 10th Fir, Temporary Annex. Let us assist you to obtain desirable houses and apartments. No charge for service. May Sale New Muslinwear Dainty New Undergarments INCLUDING MANY NOVELTIES $1.50 New Style Combinations, trimmed. 98d $2.50-$3.00 Nainsook Combinations SI. 98 75c New Style Corset Covers 54d 50c Nainsook and Cambric Drawers, trimmed 39 C $2.00 New Style White Petticoats SI. 50 $1.50 Seco Silk Gowns '. ' 98 $1.50 New Nainsook Gowns, trimmed 98 $3.00 Nainsook and Longcloth Gowns. S1.98 $1.25-$1.50 French Hand Embroidered Chemise 98 $4-00 French Gowns, Combinations and Skirts $2.85 Meier &. Fnnk'a Second Floor Slxth-St. Bldjc. May Sale Drug Sundries NOW IN PROGRESS All Sundries Are Sold Under Strict Guarantee "SPECIALS" 50c Imported Hair Brushes, 37 25c Nail Brashes, special at 17 35c Hard Rubber Combs, at 27 35c Hospital Cotton, a roll, 20 25c Lyon's Tooth Powder, at two for 25. 65c Pinaud's Lilas Vegetal, bottle, only 55S 25c Woodbury's Facial Soap, two for 25. 50c Roll Tar Paper, 25 Toilet Paper in dozen lots and packages reduced. Rubber Goods, guaranteed brands, reduced. Imported Brushes and Steel Knives and Scissors reduced. TOILET PAPER SPECIALS IMPORTANT TO HOTELS AND ROOMING-HOUSES. 4e ''Leader" Toilet Paper Dosea rolla, 33tl roll 3 5c "Par Excellent" Toilet Papei Dozen rolls. 43c roll 4C 7e "Chinook" Toilet Paper Dob. plots, of lOOO sheets. 63t pks. . GC 10c "Par Kxcellent" Toilet Paper Dozen packasea of 10OO sheets each, 83ei package . 8i lOc Japanese Crepe Toilet Paper Dosen packasea of lOOO sheets each, 83CI the packajce 8 20c 'Sterling-' Toilet Paper Dozen packasea of 1000 sheets each, 81.751 the package 15 Kodakers! Bring1 your films here to be developed and printed by an expert formerly with the East man factory. Quality work is a great factor in obtaining: pleasing results from Kodak ery. Temporary Annex. Direct ly Aom Filth Street. Fishermen! Fishing License FREK! with every purchase of Fish ins Tackle amounting- to ?3 or more in our Sporting Goods Store Temporary Annex. Di rectly A c r a a Klf lb. Street. Every Requirement for the Sportaman! Today's Special Bargain Tables First Floor, Main Building Bargain Square for Men $1.00, $1.50 AND $2.00 SHIRT S 6D but broken lines All sizes great variety for selection. Soft and military attached collars. Women's and children's 20c fine cotton stockings, seamless feet, all sizes, 3 pairs S5c, pair 12V2- 15c Dress Shields, Nos. 2 and 3, 3 pairs 25c, pair 10. 20c Sanitary aprons, each 15. Women's 15c Swiss ribbed vests, regular and outsizes, 10. SUM Combinations, bodice and short-sleeve style, lace and em broidery trimmed, 98J. $1.00 Nainsook gowns, lace and embroidery trimmed, 69. $1.50 Nainsook and Seco silk gowns, lace trimmed, colors, 9SJ. 75c Gingham dresses for children, sizes 2 to 6, 54. Children's dresses, linen, crepe, gingham and percales, sizes 6 to 14 years, 9C- $1.10 Hearthside rag rugs, 30x60-inck size. S3. 50c Hearthside rugs, 18x36-inch size, each 39. 12c Laces, cotton Cluny, imitation Irish, round thread, val., yd., 5. 40c 18-mch Corset Cover embroidery, the yard, oC. 25c Convent edge embroideries, reduced to yard, 15. 4c "Leader" toilet paper, dozen rolls, 33c, roll 3. 5c "Par Excellent" toilet paper, dozen rolls 43c, roll 4. 7c "Chinook" Toilet Paper, dozen packages of 1000 sheets 63c; pkgr. 30c "Par Kxcellent" Toilet Paper, doz. Dkf?s. of 1000 sheets 83c: pkir Sr 10c Japanese Crepe Toilet Paper, doz. pks. of 1000 sheets 83c; pkg tiff 20c "Sterling" Toilet Paper, doz. pkgs of 1000 sheets $1.75; pkg 15c A Sale of Women's Oxfords In Small Sizes and Discontinued Numbers, Selling Formerly $3.50 to $5.00 Sales Tables Arranged in Vacated Space, Third Floor, Main Building 89c Women's $35 Suits Removal Sale Uriderpricing $18.25 Next -week our Garment Salons will be settled in the new location and for this lust week in our present quarters we shall offer some remarkable opportunities, to purchase apparel at way-below-usual prices. These Suits, regularly $35.00, now $18.25, are an example of the won derful and effective under pricing that will be the rule. Every Suit is a New Model Coats in the popular Eton front and long postillion back, fashionable Monte Car lo and blouse effects. Hand some and modish materials, including poplins, serges, diagonals and wool crepes. The styles, the materials, the colors and the effective trimmings all conspire to make this collec tion of Suits a most comprehensive and representative one and the underpricing marks them as an unusual economy. One attractive model in green poplin, with Roman striped silk collars and cuffs, and handsome button trimming is illustrated. Regularly $35.00 Removal Sale Price $18.25. Meier A Frank's Garment Salons Second Floor, Main Bids. Palm-Olive Soap Offer Three Cakes of Palm-Olive Soap Free with 50c jar Palm-Olive Cream now reduced to 39c. A regular 80c Talue for only 39. Meier Jk. Frank's First Floor Slxtk-St. Bide. MBnVMnVa-nfMnta-nVjnaftfanftTJ nfnlBBBinn-nt."--- . U I 18 07 19l. The- Quality' Store of Portland i fVtho SbcU, T-Iorr-isory Alder Sta. J Today's Grocery Specials MONOPOLE FANCY PINEAPPLE The latest Hawaiian pack. No. 2V-, cans, containing 8 thick slices formerly sold Oft o-," 'PoC,lov Hnron. 5R2-2S-. can J Sliced Pineapple Gold Brand, No. 2Va cans, dozen $1.75; can, 15. Grated Pineapple For cake and ice cream, No. 2 cans, dozen $1.40; can, 12V2. " Sliced Pineapple Singapore pack, No. 2 cans, doz. $lJa; can, at only 12y2. nw, Lunch Pineapple- Singapore No. 1 flat cans, dozen, 9oc ; three for 25. Fine Apricots Nun Better brand, No. 2y2 cans, dozen, $1.70; can, 15. . Fine Peaches August brand, No. 2V cans, dozen $1.40; can, only 12y2. Gallon Peaches Fine for pies. No. 8 cans, doz. $2.95;. can, only 2oS Minced Clams No. 1 cans, dozen, $1.15; can, 10J. Mustard Sardines American, 4 cans, 6 cans for 25. Cabinet Coffee Popular 38c grade, pound, 30. UTTTTVU SPtlfTTiT "Rino 'R.iKhoTi UrAniL tVi roll 55 Meier & Frank's Pure Food tiroeerr. Basement. 3rRlGHTjJ.n Aav.j ,