THE MORXIXG- OKEGOXIAX, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1918.
MILL MEN EAGER
TO UNLOAD FLOUR
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MULTNOMAH GUARD BAND BENEFIT PICNIC AND DANCE AT THE OAKS TODAl12
Pits and Shells Will Save
Our Soldiers' Lives
Save peach stones (dry), stones from
apricots, plums, prunes and nut shells,
used by the Government in the manu
facture of filter granules essential in
gas masks. Deposit them in Liberty
Peach Stone Barrels, outside the store.
See Exhibit of War
Trophies and Relics
in one of our Morrison Street windows
today. - A most interesting: collection of
authentic trophies direct from the bat
tlef ronts of Franoe, 'Belgium, Saloniki
and Mesopotamia. - You visualize the
war in these battle- trophies.
EVERY MAN
Must Register
Every man between 18 and
45 (both inclusive), who has
not already registered for the
Selective Service Draft, must
do so next Thursday, Sep
tember 12.
Mothers' Liberty
Loan Parade
Mothers, wives, children and
sisters of men in service reg
ister at once for the Mothers'
Liberty Loan Parade (Septem
ber 21), 213 Northwestern
Bank building.
Delay in Government Purchas
es in Northwest Causes
Some Uneasiness.
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STOCKS ARE ACCUMULATING jg
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Slow Movement Is Due to Lack of
Steamers to Carry Product to
Europe; Mills May Have
to Close Down.
Millers in the Northwest,are becom- w.
Ins uneasy over the Government's de- ! m
lay in buying flour. The Grain Cor- A
noration made its remilar monthly cur- I fjt
chases in August, but so far has shown I V.
no intention of purchasing; September m
requirements here. The mills are A
nearly all in operation and those in J
Portland have up to this time been K
running: nearly full time. Stocks are 0
accumulating in the mill warehouses I A
and what the millers would like to
know is whether the Government is
troingr to take this surplus flour off
their hands. -
The reason for the Government's
slowness in buying: is ' the lack of
steamers to transport the flour to Eu
rope. Even the quantity purchased last
month has not been shipped. The Port
land and Pug-et Sound shipyards are
turning out finished steamers at a
ateady rate. but . they are going: away
without flour or wheat cargoes.
It is the, understanding that they are
being sent to South America to bring
nitrate cargoes to this country. "If the
Government needs nitrate for the mu
nition plants more than it needs Pa
ciflc Coast flour, the millers will not
complain because they cannot have the
tonnage. They have prepared for a big
season's work, however, and do not
like the Idea of having to close down
their mills unless it is for the good
Of the country.
The mill feed situation also is an im
portant one. The stock industry of the
Northwest cannot exist unlesci there is
an ample supply of feed, and this can
only be assured by continuous running
of the mills. Unless the Government
steps in soon and takes over the sur
plus flour, the mills will have to close
down and this will leave the stock and
dairy farmers In a bad way.
SPECIAL RULING IDE
MALI, COLLEGES MAT JOIX
FORMING TRAIXIXG CORPS.
Stndeata of High Schools and Boys la
Gnnan Gradea Will Not Be
Eligible for Admission.
Formation of Joint companies of stu
dents' Army training organizations will
be permitted by institutions not having
sufficient male students to form indi
vidual corps, according to a telegram
received yesterday by John K. Kollock,
secretary of the State Council of De
fense, from D. M. Reynolds, of tn Na
tional Council of Defense, in Washing
ton, D. C
The question had arisen whether an
Institution with a small enrollment of
students would be allowed to co-operate
with another similar institution to
form a corps. The Instructions received
yesterday will enable four of the insti
tutions within a radius of 40 miles of
Portland to take advantage of the pro
gramme. These are Albany College, at
Albany;. Mc.Minnville College, at Mc
Minnville: Philomath College, at Philo
math, and Pacific University, at Forest
Grove. Ail have less than 100 male
students registered.
Another question raised In connection
with the students' Army training corps
regulations was that pertaining to ad
mission of high school students, or boys
in the grammar grades. Under Mr.
Reynolds' ruling, these are not eligible.
The telegram follows:
Marlanrin rays Institutions should make
formal application by wire for S. A. T. C.
units to committee on education. War De
partment, promising to file requisite' form
later. Wire should state number physically
fit male high school graduates institutions
expect this Autumn. Also whether institu
tions ordinarily require high school gradua
tion as prs-requisite for admission and
whether It offers at least two full years
tt studies of collevtat grade. Universities
not permittea accept In collegiate aection
son-graduate high school atudenta These
are eligibls for vocational sections only.
LIBRARIAN WILL LEAVE
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HISS ISOM TO HELP ORGANIZE
LIBRARIES IX FRANCE.
Portlaader Gets Aspolatsnewt Through
Dr. Pntaam. of Congressional
Library at Washlastom.
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Miss Mary Frances Isom, librarian
of the Portland Public Libraries, has
been appointed one of the four libra
rians of this country to organize
soldiers' library in each of the four
American rest camps in France and
will leave next week for overseas to
take up her new task.
The appointment w as made through
Dr. Putnam, Congressional librarian,
by the American Library Association. I
It is not known how long Miss Isom 1
-will remain in France engaged in the j
organization work, but it is expected
that she will return to Portland by
next June.
During her absence. Miss Zuluna
Kostonlatsky will act as librarian ia
the Portland Public Library. Miss
Kostonlatsky has been assistant libra
rian here since Julv 1. Rfnr that ah
was connected with the Seattle Public A
Library. !J
Miss Isom is In charge of the libra- IK
ries at Fort Canby, Fort Columbia.
Fort Stevens. Vancouver Barracks and
others. Her work among these will
be continued by Miss Kostonlatsky.
In general charge of the overseas
library work has been placed Burton
Stevenson, now llbraxlan at Camp Sher
man, Ohio.
BREWERS STILL PERPLEXED
Recent Government Anti-Beer Order
Remains Unexplained.
Local brewers reported no further
Information yesterday regarding the
"no beer" regulation and the manu
facture of non-alcoholic beverages,
styled near-beer. A complete interpre
tation of the order is expected soon
and brewers then will act accordingly.
A rumor in circulation yesterday
said that a representative of the Ore
gon Bop Growers' Association had been
advised that the "no beer" order did
-not apply to non-alcoholic beverages
for which hops are used. This report.
however, could not be confirmed...
Values here are not confined to any one section but are plentifully and conspicu
ously evident on every floor, in every department and they are for everybody.
Below we list a few of the good offerings for today. There are many unadver
tised items all over the store. Look to Fall needs today at MEIER & FRANK'S
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UR Great Annual Fall
Sale of Notions, Etc.
begins tomorrow. As heretofore this sale will be an event of
first importance to dressmakers and all women who sew at
home. Savings are of the most exceptional order. For items
and prices see our ads in this evening's and tomorrow morn
ing's papers.
Meier St Frank's: Notion Shop. Main Floor.
30,102 PAIRS
That Is the Exact Number of Pairs Involved in This Gigantic, This Most
ens
atioiial
Sale
of
Sox
Headquarters for
Flags
. Now when America's manhood is
being called on for the supreme
tes, when the women' of America
are devoting themselves with unex
ampled fervor to helping win the
war, "Old Glory" should fly from
every public building, should be
displayed by every home.
We have the flags in cotton,
wool and silk and in all sizes.
Service flags and flags of the
allies.
Meier St Frank's:
Flag Shop. Fifth Floor.
Conserve Your
Eyes
It is imperative now, as never
before, that our eyes he as nearly
100 useful as possible,. with so
much important work -for all of
us to do. Personal efficiency
recognizes good eyesight as one
of its first requisites. We should
all try to see clearly.
Our expert optometrist is at the
service of those whose eyes re
quire the invaluable aid given by
properly fitted glasses.
Meier & Frank's:
Optical Shop, Mezzanine.
Two Extra Special Offerings in
Women's Gloves for Today Only
$1.75, $2.00, $2.50 Washable
Kid Gloves Pair for $ 1.5 9
" Wonderful value giving! Women's kid gloves that will wash
perfectly. Included are such famous makes as Bacmo and
Ireland Bros.' gloves. Pearl, Newport, tan and gray gloves with
embroidered backs in contrasting colors. One-button style.
All sizes from 5Va to 7, but not every size in each color. These
gloves have been taken from regular stock and reduced for
today. Limited quantity.
Silk and Chamoisette Gloves 19c
Another exceptional offering! A big clearaway of women's long
silk and chamoisette gloves in sizes 5 and 5 only. Mostly black,
a few pairs in white.
Meier Sz Frank's: 31ove Shop. Main Floor.
By Far the Best Sale of Men's Sox 1918 Has Brought Forward to Date
An Immense Special Purchase From a Great Concern
The Shipment Has Just Come to Hand the Sale Begins Today at 9 A. M.
Our men's furnishings chief when in New York recently executed
this tremendous coup whereby he secured this immense lot of
30,102 pairs of sox for cash at such a price concession as enables us
to offer you in this sale hosiery values that cannot be equaled else
where today.
These Sox Are Called "Mill-Runs' BUT
you would never know it if we didn't tell you. They are the output of a
famous mill which exercises so rigorous an inspection that absolutely nothing
escapes. Only an expert could detect a flaw in most of these sox. There is
nothing to hurt the looks or wearing quality of the hose.
Buy Sox Now for All Fall and Winter Wear
With such wonderful values as these available, men, and women buying for men, should take the fullest advantage to purchase finely service
able sox at good savings. They are in qualities and weights just right for Fall and Wintenwear. Cotton, mercerized cotton, mercerized lisle
and fiber silk sox included. As you will see, the color range is exceptionally wide. Here are the four great sale groups:
PAIR 19c
Excellent quality black cotton sox with reinforced heels and toes. A
man cannot have too many of these for his personal use this Fall and
Winter. Sizes 9 to 11 included. 476 dczen.
PAIR 25c
Mercerized . cotton seamless sox with reinforced heels and toes.
Black, white, Palm Beach, blue, tan, gray, mahogany, cadet, bronze,
gold, ecru. Sizes 9 to 11 included. 828 dozen.
Remember This Great Sale Begins at 9 A. M. Today
Extra Salespeople to See You Are Waited on Promptly
PAIR 29c
Fine quality mercerized lisle sox with reinforced heels and toes and
fine ribbed tops Excellent weight, well finished sot;. Such wanted
colors as black, white, mahogany, blue, gray, Palm Be ich, cadet, cham
pagne, lavender. Sizes 9 to 11 included. 756 dozen.
PAIR 38c
Newest Jersey Dresses
In a Most Wonderful Variety
For Fall and Winter Wear
Moderately Priced at
$27.50 to $45
Between these two most moderate
prices $27.50 and $45 we have a
splendid assortment of finest quality
jersey dresses for misses' and chil
dren's Fall and Winter wear.
AH the latest fashion tendencies are por
trayed in these new dresses there are
styles with high and dropped waistlines,
panelled fronts with fringed and embroid-"
ered trimmings, some combined with satin
in contrasting shades. m
. A good selection of colors, including navy,'
tan, peacock and rose. Sizes for girls 12
to 16 years of age.
Meier St Frank's: Girls' Shop, Second Floor.
Specials for
BOYS' DURABLE
SHIRTS 49
Boys' serviceable shirts made of
heavy blue chambray. With de
tachable collar to match.' Good
school shirts. All sizes.
BOYS' UNION
SUITS 79-89
Boys' good cotton union suits in
weights for Fall and early Winter
wear. Plain white fleece lined
garments, - Sizes 6 to 10 at 79c
Sizes 12 to 16 at 89c.
BOYS' GOOD
CAPS 49
Just the thing for boys' school
wear. Wool and serge caps in the
best colors. All sizes. Very spe
cially priced today at 49c
COUCH COVERS
$2.69-$3.49
Beautiful tapestry couch covers
in full size. These couch covers
are in very pleasing designs. Good
values at these low prices.
2 pairs 75. Heavy fiber silk sox with fiber silk foot and leg and
reinforced heel and toe. Look like silk wear like iron. Such fash
ionable new colorings as mahogany, gold, champagne, battleship gray,
navy, lavender, bronze, Palm Beach, etc., as well as black and white.
Sizes 9 to 11 included. 448 dozen.
t-Meler & Frank's: Men's Furnishings Shop, Main Floor.
Scores of Women Profited by the Savings
Yesterday Many More Will Come Today
to Share in This Great September Sale of
Embroideries
Thousands and thousands of yards of fine new embroid
eries included in this great September sale. . Embroideries
purchased a long time ago when market conditions were
much more favorable than now. The merchandise has
only recently been received. Be sure to share in the savings
offered in this great disposal. ,
Most of the embroideries in this sale are for children's garments,
some for women's also. We advise all to buy now and save. Just
a hint of
What This Sale Brings
At 50 Yard Cambric and Swiss edges, Madeira edges, bead top
embroideries, etc . to. 2 inches wide.
At 350 Yard 18-inch cambric skirtings, 18-inch lawn skirtings,
12-inch Swiss and convent embroideries, 17-inch , corset cover em
broideries, etc ......
At 390 Yard 9-inch Madeira skirtings, 18-inch Swiss baby em
broideries, 17-inch cambric and Swiss; skirtings.
Many other equally good specials.
Meier & Frank's: Embroidery Shop, Main Floor.
LAST CALL!
There Should Not Be a Single Garment Left From This -
Final Cleanup Sale of
Summer Coats
In Which We Offer Exactly 100 Garments at
$8.50
Formerly Priced Up to $29.50
While any remain we will sell 100 of this Summer's smart
coats and capes at this fractional price, which takes no account
of cost, former selling price or present worth. : Wise women
will come early.
Jersey, wool poplin and silk sport coats, including sleeveless models
and three-quarter length garments. Some belted styles. A number of
stylish capes included. ...
Meier St Frank's: Apparel Shop, Fourth Floor.
Lower Price Stdfe Sp ecials for Today
Boys and Girls
MISSES' FINE
DRESSES $2.79
Misses' gingham ' dresses , in
broken sizes. Plaid dresses, oth
ers with plain waists and plaid
skirts. Fancy pockets. Sizes to 18.
SERGE DRESSES
. .: $4.49-$8.95
Children's blue .wool serge
dresses in belted models with
pleated skirts... Some have silk
plaid collars and fancy pockets.
7 to 14 years.
CHILDREN'S NEW
WRAPPERS 89
Children's wrappers with cord,
made like a bathrobe. Of teasel
down or flannelette finish mate
rial. Mixtures. 6 to 14 years.
Sale of Hosiery and Underwear
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WOMEN'S UNION
SUITS 49
Women's light weight cotton
union suits in low neck sleeveless
style. Lace trimmed and cuff
knee. - Regular and extra sizes.
WOMEN'S UNION
SUITS 98
Women's medium weight cotton
fleeced union suits in high and
Dutch neck, elbow and long
sleeves, ankle length Gtyles.. All
sizes.
WOMEN'S GOOD
PANTS 59
Women's good quality light
weight pants in ankle and knee
length styles. Regular and extra
sizes. Very special at pair 59c.
WOMEN'S GOOD
VESTS 59c
Women's fine quality light
. weight vests in high neck, wing
and long , sleeves styles. Regular
and extra sizes Very special at
only 59c
CHILD'S UNION
SUITS 98
Children's waist combination
union suits in high neck, long
sleeves, ankle length style. Sizes
4 to 13 years. Special at 98c
WOMEN'S HOSE
PAIR AT 49
Women's serviceable fiber silk
hose in the popular dark brown
shade. Slightly imperfect hose of
the regular 75c grade All sizes.
Here Are Four Extra Special Offerings in DOMESTICS
RAG RUGS
AT $1.19
These are exceptionally good
values at $1.19. Good looking rag
rugs in light and dark colors.
Size 29x56 inches.
SALE WINDOW
SHADES 79t
Window shades in all desirable
colors, including fixtures. Regu
lation 36-inch size. Specially
priced at only 79c .
Sfeier & Frank's: Lower Price Store, Basement Balcony.
AXMINSTER
RUGS $3.49
. Heavy wool surface Axminster
rugs in pleasing mixed designs.
Size 29x56 inches. Only a limited
quantity to be sold at $3.49.
$1
Four New Models in
Wirthmor Waists
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The illustration above will give you some idea of the de
sirability of these new arrivals in the justly famed Wirthmor
waists. Wirthmor waists excel all other dollar waists in qual
ity of material, newness of style, fineness of fit, workmanship
and finish. Limited quantity. Sold here exclusively in
Portland.
Meier & Frank's: Waist Shop, Fourth Floor.
Curtain Marquisette, Yard
Exactly 500 yards of this fine quality curtain material re-
duced for today only to yard 27c Worth one and a half f
times to twice as much again.
Meier & Frank's: Curtain Shop. Seventh Floor.
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