TTTE 3IOKXIXG' OREGpyiAX. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 5, 1917.
Ta
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To Our
Former
Employes:
A We require the services of ad
A ditional experienced salespeople
d in practically every department
of the store, especially during
this and the next two weeks.
As in' years past, we invite
all of our former salespeople not
now employed to assist us dur
ing the holiday season.
For those who may not find
it possible to be ' here all day
positions can be arranged on a
basis of
Short Hours
& Your experience in our ways
ji of doing business, your knowl-
edge of our stocks and our serv
ice, your courtesy and your loy-
A alty . will be valuable aids
A toward maintaining the high-
A est Meier & - Frank standard of
merchandise and service. -
A PLEASE REPORT AT
5 SUPTS OFFICE
Basement Balcony
A From 9 to 11 A. M.
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d A Fern Suggestions of K
2 Useful and Beautiful 2
5 Gift A rticles to Be g
j Found in Our 9th Floor K
iA Furniture
I Gift Shop g
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A Solid Mahogany Gate Leg Table, P
5 top 34x40 inches, $18.85. g
5 Tapestry Covered Stool, fumed 6
U oak or imitation mahogany, at
$2.95.
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Martha Washington Sewina K
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p xaDie, part manogany, $u.to.
ueaar inest, top measures
18x44 inches, $13.95.
Sewing ' Basket, quarter-sawed
oak, golden finish, $4.39.
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Desk,
finish,
quarter-sawed
$13.75.
oak, wax
Smoking Stand, wax or fumed
oak, $2.95.
Furniture Gift Shop. Ninth Floor.
Esv!m!!m THIS IS HOME PRODUCTS
rpHE A Hied Red Cross
. Bazaar opens today
at the Municipal Audi
torium and continues till
Saturday night. Every
body go! .. . . ..
Order
Santa Claus Invites;
the. Children . ' I
to come and visit him in his Port
land headquarters on " our Sixth
Floor. Bring the children early
crowds grow larger and larger
every day. This is the real, jolly
old . Santa Claus ' whom' all the
boys and girls are delighted to see
and talk to.
Toytown is just one floor below
Santa's abode. Here are all the
toys and dolls . and games and
books that children will want for
Christmas. Do not fail to visit
this most interesting of sections.
- By a special purchase and
special concession- we - are
showing the famous REGENT
PEARLS. ,
Our assortments offer al
most infinite possibilities for
selection or artistic, worthy
and most acceptable gifts.
Two distinct collections of .
Regent Pearls are featured,
comprising a beautiful array
from the less e x p e n s i v e
strands . to. m o r e exclusive
kinds. Regent Pearl Necklaces-range
from1 $l-to $27.50,
and Indestructible-R e g e n t -Pearl
Necklaces from $30-to-
$100.
" These embrace all lengths
and sizes, including the'
popular graduated styles. -The
Indestructible variety
particularly will appeal to
the most fastidious, embody
ing' all that charms In na
tures creations ana repre
senting the highest achieve
ment or the most expert
skill. .These in rose, cream
and white, with cases of
genuine- leatner -in -Blue or yfr
lavender shades. Special (J J)
Tbv. orders taken far diamond.
(fa) clasps. ' ' '
a small deposit win.
Hold any purchase
. made now ror later
delivery. .
Jewelry Shop, -fr.
- Alain Floor.
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NEW! Blanket
Bathrohes : ' ;
Women's new Beacon- blanket
bathrobes . in "the f most desirable
figured and plait colors. - Trimmed
in ribbon. With cord girdle. These
new ; arrivals are very moderately
priced at $3.98, $4.98, $5.95, $6.50,
$6.95, $7.50, $8.00 and $12.50. ; ,
$12J0-$15 Crepe de Chine
Gowns $10.95
Gowns made of a . good quality
Crepe de Chine. ' Trinyned in dainty
lace beading and ribbon. Many with
yokes . and inserts of . Georgette.
Good values. - ; - . . -
. , Third Floor, Sixth Street.
Fancy Notions
Included in the following list are
useful notions that will make very
satisfactory and acceptable gifts.
. Fancy ribbon elastic, new pat
terns and colors, all staple shades,
yard 35c to 60c. '.
Fancy ribbon elastic, in -yard
lengths, enough to make one pair
of garters -or arm bands, piece 25c.
Fancy ribbon-trimmed shoe trees,
pair 35c and 50c. .
.. Fancy, round garters, ' a , wide
range - of patterns . in. .pink, blue,
white, red and lavender, packed in
an attractive holiday gift" box," pai
25c to 50c. ,
Needle Books,, we have them in
all sizes and -kinds; each book, con
tains : needles for all purposes,
scissors and - button , book, priced
from a simple, serviceable book 'at
25c to elaborate books at $2.25.
- Notion Shop, Main Floor.
GROCERIES
Peanut Butter ', freshly made, strict
ly pure,-none delivered, lb.. 150.
Sugar Peas,: Del Monte, new- pack,
dozen $1.70, can 150. ' ,"'
Asparagus, Oak Brand, large green,
No. 2 cans, dozen. $2.65,
' large can 1230. ' ,
Asparagus Tips, medium white, No.
.134 square tins, dozen $2.65,
can 230.
Seeded Raisins, new pack, choice of
Sun Maid, Red Ribbon,. Otter or
Monopole brands, dozen $1.40,
. large package 120.
Naptha Soap, Economy brand, good
quality, 8 medium size bars 250.
Sunbrite Cleanser, , Swift & Com
pany's best, 3 sif ting-top cans
130. . . . ;
. - ' Ninth Floor, Fifth Street.
by
War Savings
C erf ic at es
and U. S. . Thrift Stamps
on sale at our. A ccom
modation Bureau, Base
ment, Sixth Street. '
U.S.
Mail
Smart NewNeck Fixings
in' a4 great assortment for holiday choosing and wearing
will be found in our Neckwear Shop. These amongst others :
New tailored washable satin collars in roll, tuxedo and
flat, models. .May be worn with one-piece dresses and
tailored ' suits. Priced at $1.25.
A very desirable model in reversible satin roll collars is
priced at 59c. .
High-neck guimpes win fashion's approval. We have
them in a number of smart models. of wash net at 50c.
Others of net combined with hand embroidery at 75c "
Stocks and; jabots of. net in white i arid cream combined
with filet lace. " Excellent values, at 49c and 59c;
, , . - Neckwear Shop, Main Floor.
Beg
inning;
Men's New Khaki
Lounging Robes
In "Trencli" Model
A gift that any man will appreciate.
an ideal gift for; a soldier. .
Comfortable blanket khaki" bath '.',
and lounging robes,, well made and
finished. 1 ' . r . ' ' "
' With loose belt all around; button
ing down the front. Collars that but-
ton snugly under the chin in regular
military style. Made with large patch;
pockets. .
"One' Illustrated ' '
Sizes to fit all men in these fine
robes. The price is very moderate
$7.50.- ; '. . , .....
Prices Much Less Than Regular in This Sale
Girls' Sanlple Goats
High-grade sample coats for girls 10, 12, 14 years.
Splendid .quality velours arid Pom Pom cloth, beautifully
developed in the most exclusive styles. Fur trimmed and
braid trimmed models, with fancy colored silk linings. Hand
some light and dark shades. '
$37.50 to $42 Sample
SECOND DA Y
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EN'S TIES
We thought. that. '.it. was. impossible to excel the attendance at
certain previous neckwear sales conducted - by .. this . store, but ; this
Christmas sale. of neckwear has set all records at naught..
The -reason VALUES! Values-so great that we are better con
tent.o let' men see. for themselves than attempt to tell of them.
Values that will easily convince you, as thousands of others have been
convinced, that' this is a once-in-years opportunity to' purchase neck
wear for self and gifts at wonderful savings.
We've divided the assortment into four great' lots at ' '
65c
4 for ''$2.50"
95 c
3 for $2.75
Thousands of beautiful new silk ties in scores of weaves, patterns,
and colorings. All four-in-hand styles with wide flowing ends. Buy
now well hold ' for Christmas delivery, if desired and inclose your
purchase' in a gift box.
Men's Furnishings Shop, Main Floor (Mail Orders" Filled).
WEEK (DEC. 3 TO 8) BUY A CHRISTMAS PRESENT OF A HOME PRODUCT
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Men's Clothing Shop, Third Floor.
Coats on Sale at 2.50
Girls' Shop, Second Floor.
OF O UR GREA T
SALE
3 for $3.75
$1.65
3 for $4.75
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FREE TICKETS
To the Poultry and
Pet Stock Show
will be given away today at Meier
& Frank's. Every adult who
comes to the store .today will re
ceive a complimentary ticket to
the Poultry and Pet Stock Show
now in progress at the Municipal
Auditorium. . ".These tickets will
be given t ree on request of any
floorman. The show continues
until Saturday night.'
Gr
a Sale of Mens, Women s and
Hosiery
Affording All a Golden Opportunity to
Buy Useful Gifts at Splendid Savings
BEGINNING today we will hold a great' sale of men's, women's and children's hosiery.
Special prices on box quantities will be in . effect. Hosiery taken from our regular
stocks our old low prices are substantially reduced for this holiday sale. Profit by the
savings supply your needs for a long time to come. Buy for gifts !
Box of Six Pairs
Men's Hose 84d
Men's good quality cotton hose
' with ' reinforced' toes ' and heels.
Every good color is included in
the lot. Regularly 17c pair.
Box of Six Pairs
Men's Hose $1.29
Men's good grade cotton hose
in all desirable colors. Regular
ly 25c pair. All sizes. Box of 6
pairs specially priced at . $1.29.
" Box of Six Pairs
Men's Hose $1.69
Men's good grade lisle hose in
all desirable colors. Regularly
35c pair. All sizes. .'Box of 6 pairs
in this sale at $1.69. '
Box of Six Pairs
Men's Hose $1.50
- Men's drop-stitch lisle hose in
every good color. .Very fashion
able as well - as - serviceable. Reg
ularly 35c pair., All sizes.
Box of Six Pairs
Men's Hose $1.85
Men's good quality fiber hose
with reinforced toes and heels.
All colors. All sizes. Regularly
35c. Silklike hose at 6 pairs $1.85.
Box of Three Pairs
Men's Hose $2.00
Famous "Notaseme" make of
men's high grade silk hose. Beau
tiful, heavy silk hose in black,
navy. $1 grade at 3 pairs $2.00.
. Box of Six Pairs
Men's Hose $2.25
Cashmere hose is very scarce
and hard to secure at any price.
Our regular 40c grade in this
sale at 6 pairs for $2.25. Black,
natural gray, Oxford gray' and
white. ' Seamless, all sizes.
Box of Six Pairs
Men's Hose $2.75
A fine quality of . men's cash
mere hose in black only. Seam
less. All sizes. Regular good 50c
hose at 6 pairs for $2.75.
60c Whipped
Cream Sets
39c
Nippon hand-painted china
whipped cream sets, consisting of
bowl, ladle 'and plate. Neat floral
decorations. Three pleasing' pat
terns to select ' from one '. illus
trated. .These make fine gifts.
A limited . number - at this . price
today. . v
Housewares Section, Basement.
-Beginning Today Annual Exhibit and Sale of
Famous Pietro Cattadbri
REAL Laces and Linens
Exhibit awarded the Grand Prize at the Panama-Pacific Exposi
tion. This collection of real Venetian laces on display and sale here
for a limited time. Seventh Floor, Sixth Street.
Ch
ristmas Store
CENTER AISLE, MAIN FLOOR
Sale of Women's
Warm Flannelette
Night Gowns
4 BIG SALE LOTS AT
59S 89c 81.19, S1.49
Well made, cut full and roomy.
Plain white and fancy striped ef
fects. Neatly trimmed. High and
low neck styles. . Extraordinary
savings.
, Center Aisle, Bargain Square,
Main Floor.
Box of Six Pairs
Men's Hose $2.75
. Men's silk hose' in all he fash
ionable colors. A fine quality of
silk in . all sizes. '. 50c grade on
sale at 6 pairs for $2.75.
Box of Six Pairs
Men's Hose $6.75
Fine wool hose the famous
"Patrick'' make. Good weight for
Winter wear. In black, heather,
Oxford and white. Regularly
$1.25 pair.
Box of Six Pairs
Women's Hose 50
Women's seamless black cotton
hose in all regular sizes. Regu
larly 10c pair. Limited quantity.
Box of Six Pairs
Women's Hose 75
Women's seamless cotton ftose
in black and white. All regular
sizes. The regular 17c quality in
this sale at 6 pairs for 75c.
Box of Six Pairs
Hose at Only $1
Women's and children's seam
less cotton hose in all the regular
sizes. Regularly 20c pair in this
sale at 6 pairs for $1.00.
Box of Six Pairs
Hose Only $1.25
Women's rnd children's fine
cotton hose in medium heavy and
light weight. A great assort
ment to choose from in black and
white. All sizes. Regularly 25c
pair.
Box of Six Pairs
Hose Only $1.45
Women's and children's cotton
and lisle hose regularly priced
at 30c pair. Seamless hose in
black and white. All sizes.
. Box of Six Pairs
Hose Only $1.65
Women's and children's 1 cotton
and lisle hose regularly priced
at 35c pair. Fall and Winter
weights included in black, white
and tan. All sizes.
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$25.00 SUITS for
$15.50
Phenomenal values!
" Fine quality materials in
tweeds, checks and chev
iots. Norfolk pleated and belt
ed models with large close
fitting collars or tailored
suits with small notch col
lars and revers.
Colors include Burgundy,
brown, green, taupe, Ox
ford and black.
A limited number on sale
today at $15.50 instead of
$25.00. .
Come early!
Our Christmas
PHONOGRAPH
CLUB
is adding daily to an already large
membership list. YOU can enjoy
its many privileges by paying a
small amount to apply on the
purchase of a Columbia, Edison
or Victor. . Our stocks of these
standard makes are complete in
all styles and sizes. We will
gladly demonstrate them for you
at any time. Our record . stock
is 99 complete Christmas and
holiday numbers now on sale.
' Phonograph Shop, Sixth Floor.
Children's
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Box of Six Pairs
Women's Hose $2.15
Women's plain and mercerized
lisle hose. Fine cotton hose, seam
less and full fashioned. Black
and white. Also children's Black
Cat and Cadet hose in large sizes
and mercerized lisle hose in all
sizes. Regularly 40c pair.
Box of Six Pairs
Child's Hose $2.65
Children's , and misses' fine
ribbed mercerized lisle hose with
the seamless Hirner fashioned
foot. In black, white, tan and
Palm Beach. Regularly 50c pair.
Box . of Six Pairs
Women's Hose $2.65 -
This includes women's full
. fashioned lisle hose and fine
seamless cotton hose. In black
and white. . Regular and extra
sizes. Our complete stock of 50c
hose at 6 pairs for $2.65.
Box of Six Pairs
Women's Hose $3.20
Women's mercerized lisle hose
in black and white and black with
lavender band top. All regular
sizes. Regularly 60c pair.
Box of Six Pairs
Women's Hose $3.40
Women's full-fashioned ingrain
lisle hose with lavender band top.
Extra sizes. Regularly 65c pair.
Box of Six Pairs
Women's Hose $3.90
Women's full-fashioned mer
cerized lisle hose in black and
white. 'Regular and extra sizes.
Regularly 75c pair.
Box of Three Pairs
Silk Hose $4.85
Women's $1.75 all pure thread
silk hose in black and white, with
double garter welts and double
soles. All sizes.
Box of Six Pairs
Infants' Hose 90
Infants' 20c fine ribbed lisle
hose in black and white. Sizes
4 to 6.
Main Floor. Fifth and Sixth Streets.
Apparel Shop. Fourth Floor.
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