THE MORNING OTIEGONIAN, SATUKDAT, DECE3IBER 21, 1918.
'AMERICA'S ANSWER," Second Official Government Picture at the Sunset for One Week Beginning Today'
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A Js a Heart and Dollar.
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A Of Special Interest
to
jj Saturday Shoppers
Gift Certificates
For those who wish the recipients to choose
their own gits we issue Merchandise and Glove
Orders at a Special Booth on the Main Floor
for any amount, redeemable in merchandise at
any time in any department of the store.
Christmas Candies
Fresh pure candies of all kinds are here. We
feature today (special prices on bucket lots):
Plain Mixed Candies, lb". 405
Broken Mixed Candies, lb. 40
French Mixed Candies, lb. 40c
Ninth Floor and Basement lialcony.
EST. 1837
THE QUALITY 5 TORE OF PORTLAND
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The Store With the Stocks and the Service
Is the Store for Christmas Shoppers
Meier & Frank's Is That Store
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Bibles and
Testaments
for Christmas are here in
complete selection at a wide
range of prices. We fea
ture especially
At $1.50
the Red Letter Edition of the
Holy Bible. Limp leather cover.
Large clear type. Beautifully
printed on fine quality paper.
Self - pronouncing. With refer
ences. Illustrated, with maps.
Family register.
Meier & Frank's: Fifth Floor.
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Prav and khaki.
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EDISON
"The Phonograph With
a Soul"
Let the NEW EDISON
bring to your home this
Christmas the joy of music
music exquisitely real and
beautiful so true a dupli
cation of the original as to
be a veritable "RE-CREATION."
The Edison tone
tests have proved this to
more than 2,000,000 people.
for The NEW EDISON. Come
in today in the morning, if pos
sible and hear The NEW EDI
SON. If satisfied and you will
be) that this wonderful instru
ment truly RE-CREATES the
loveliness of a beautiful voice,
the faultless playing of a great
musician, you can select the
model you prefer and have it .de
livered in time for Christmas.
You may purchase the NEW
EDISON the $3,000,000 phono
graph as it is called for as
little as
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$120
We also have the Sheraton at
$175, the Adam at $220, the
William and Mary and the Chip
pendale (illustrated) at $285. If
desired
Make Your OvVn
Terms in Reason
Meier & Frank's: Sixth Floor.
Still a Good Selection
Left in Our Sale of
Artwares
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d A variety of lovely gift
$ pieces at exactly half
i the original prices.
' Meier & Frank's: Fifth Floor.
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Washable .
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Gloves
$1.49
Cape ploves In tan, pray
and pearl with spearpoint
Etitchings 6n backs. One
clasp style, out-seam
sewn. Every pair expert
ly fitted. All sizes, for
women.
Main Floor.
Women's
$3-$3.50
Knit " Spencers
$1.98
Attractive knit epen
cers with sleeves. Some
IMPORTED spencers in
this lot. Gray, black. -Copen,
rose and a few
liRht shades. Ideal (or
gifts.
Third Floor.
Christmas
Aprons
39c, 59c, 98c
Fine lawn, Swiss and
orsandy aprons for
nurses' and maids' use.
Some trimmed in laces,
embroidery and ribbons;
others in plain styles.
Three groups at 39c, 59c
and 98c.
-, Third Floor.
Ribbon
Hairbows
65c
Beautiful hairbows
made of heavy Rose City
and fancy taffeta striped
ribbons. Handsome
shades. 5 inches wide.
Each bow contains 1
yards of ribbon. Buy for
gifts.
Main Floor.
New. $1.75
Neckwear
$1.29
Forty styles In this lot
of dainty new neckpieces
for Christmas gifts.
Georgette crepe, net and
organdy models. Some
finished with handwork,
others with laces. "A few
washable organdy sets.
Main Floor.
Picture
Framing"
A special Chris tmas
service. Pictures fitted in
our ready - made frames
the same day as received
If order placed . before 2
o'clock.
Fifth Floor.
Xmas
Groceries
Everything for the
Christmas feast, plum
pudding, nuts, oranges,
mincemeat. cranberries,
pumpkin, figs, dates, bev
erages of all kinds, etc.
Telephone orders taken
from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.
ORDER EARLY.
Ninth Floor.
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The thoughts uppermost in the minds of men buying holiday articles for themselves or Christmas gifts for
their friends are : To find a store where they will be sure to get the things they have in mind at the price they
wish to. pay; where they will be sure to get the quality they want; where they will have sufficient variety to
choose from ; where they will have salespeople who know their business to wait on them promptly. We know of no
other place that so perfectly fulfills these conditions at this time as our Men's Shops. Everything for a man is
here under one roof. Women buying for men will find a well-informed sales-service able and willing to advise ,
them when desired on masculine preferences.
In addition to all of this, we have arranged special holiday events such as this great -
Christmas Sale of Silk Shirts
Three groups that afford the most wonderful choosing for holiday shoppers. Every shirt in this
sale a remarkable value.
Satin Striped Silk Shirts $3.65
An exceptional lot of fine heavy tub" silk shirts in the popular satin-striped effects two-tone,
tricolor, multicolor, plain wide and narrow stripes. Many desirable colors. All sizes 11 to 17 V2 in
this generously underpriced group at $3.65.
Rare Value-Giving in
Silk Shirts $5
-Youll be amazed to find such good quality silks in shirts at $5 as dis
tinguish this remarkable sale grroup. Broadcloths, Bengalines, China and Jap
silks. A great variety of striking colors and patterns for young men and
quiet effects for more conservative men. All sizes 14 to 17.
Famous SANDOR WEISZ
Silk Shirts $8.95
First time shirts of this celebrated make have been offered for less than !
$10.00 and worth more than that price today. High grade silk shirts Peau
de Crepes and Broadcloths. In style, designing, workmanship, fit and finish J
equal to the finest custom-made shirts. Sizes 14 to 16. !
Meier & Frank's: Men's Furnishings Shop, Main Floor.
Bath Robes and House Coats
It is putting it mildly to state that there is a robe here for every man there are any
number of robes with which the most hard-to-please man or woman buying for a man is sure
to be perfectly satisfied. Those who have in mind the purchase of a bath robe, lounging
robe, house coat or smoking jacket for Christmas cannot do better than by coming direct to
this store and choosing from our great new assortments. The variety is here. The price
range is broad. Reasons for economy, too, should urge you to come to headquarters. . A few
suggestions :
At $4.85
Beacon flannel bath robes in attractive
patterns and colorings. With large patch
pockets, military collar, cord tie at neck
and waist cord with tassel. All sizes.
At $5.85
Good heavy- Beacon flannel bath robes
in many patterns and colorings. Military
and convertible collar. Large fancy
pockets. Button front. Cord girdle with
tassel. Trimmed with fancy cord.
At $6.85
Beacon flannel bath robes in a wide
range of handsome shades and designs.
Button front style with convertible
collars, silk cord bound edges. Fancy
pockets. Heavy waist cord with tassel.
At $7.50
Fine heavy -Beacon flannel robes in
handsome designs and colorings. Suitable
for bath"" or lounging use. Silk cord
bound edges. All seams piped. Heavy
waist cord with fancy tassel.
Other Robes
at $8.50, $10, $12.50, $15 and $16.50.
Excellent choosing in every one of these
price groups. Bath robes and lounging
robes in many patterns and colorings.
All the garments finely designed, well
made and trimmed.
Men's House Coats
and smoking jackets in a splendid selection range in price from
$5 to $15. .Silk and velvet house coats $25. Silk lounging
robes $30.
Again We Say Come to Headquarters Today!
Meier & Frank's: Men's Clothing Shop. Third Floor.
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Wrapping
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Proclaims
the Gift
rress your Christmas
packages up in proper
f-jshion. We have the
slals. stickers, taps,
eordti. tinsels, etc.. to do
it. Plenty of Christmas
greeting cards.
Second Floor.
Perfumes
The gift of sweet odors
can be safely selected
from these:
-"Houbiant's Ideal Ex
tract. 4.2i-S.
Houbicant's Ideal Toilet
Water. $7.50.
HnubiKant'n Quelques
Kleu'ra Toilet Water,
J9.50.
Coty's 1'OriBon Extract.
J0.50-$16.
Marv lisriien Extract.
11.25. S2.50. 15. SO.
Mary Garden Sets. $7.50.
lioirer & Uallet Fleur
U' Amour. $7.15.
Xoger Ac Gsllet Toilet
Water. $4.60.
IMvaudou I. Han Arly Ex
tract. 1.25-$3.50.
Main Floor.
Kodaks
Make someone hnppy
with a kodak this Christ
mas. We have kodaks in
all sizes and at all prices
front $7.50 to $3S.j0.
Brownie earners for the
' children. $2 to $15.
Vest Pocket Special
Koilnks, off the market
recently, are here fitted
with the F. 7." anaatig
mat lens at $13.50.
All orders for enlarge
ments received before 5
P. M. Monday will be fin
ished by 5 1". M. Tuesday.
Main Floor.
Toytown
awaits the kiddies to
day with its thousands of
made - in - America t o y s.
dolls and games. Meier A
Fran k's Toytown is
recotrnixed ss the West's
preatext. It Is on the
Fifth Floor.
Santa Claus
will be on the Sixth Floor
from 10 to 12 only this
morninK. To children ac
companied by a grown-up
who come to see him
between these hours he
will give a. plaything
free.
Bully Gifts
Our Sporting Goods
Shop suKSests:
Doxins R-loves. striking
batrs, roller skates, pocket
knives. flasliliKhts. noil
bses. clubs, balls, etc,
fihhinsr tackle, runs,
baseball. football and
basketball poods, tennis
rackets, sportinjc shoes,
pyra equipment, chamois
vests, leather coats, etc.
Experts to help with your
selections.
Sixth Floor.
For the Girls' Christmas
Our big Second Floor Girls' Shop is making a splendid showing of
articles in girls' wear that are especially desirable for Christmas gifts.
Very special prices in effect today on children's dresses and coats.
For instance:
Coats Reduced
, All of these coats taken from our regular
fine stocks and reduced for this sale. Vel
. vets, velours, corduroys, zibelines and other
materials. Regulation and high waisted
styles. Mostly dark colors. Large and small
collars of plush, imitation beaver,' fur and
self materials. Sizes 2 to 17 years.
S17.50 to $22.50 coats $15.00
$25.00 to $35.00 coats $19.95
Sale Dresses
' Misses' and small women's dresse3 .suit
able for street, school and afternoon wear.
Made of fine serge, some are combined
. with satin and messaline. Surplice, Russian
blouse, straight line and high waisted ef
fects. Mostly navy. Sizes 14 to18 years.
Regular $25.00 to $35.00 dresses
6n sale at $20.
Other Dresses Greatly Reduced
A broken assortment of children's fine serge dresses in high
waisted styles, some with separate guimpes, others in one-piece style.
Sizes 6 to 14 years. $18.50 to $25.00 dresses, $15.
Children's navy and fancy plaid serge dresses in good styles for
school wear. Sizes 6 to 14 years. $5.00-to $6.95 dresses, $3.98.
Meier & Frank's-. Girls' Shop, Second Floor.
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Just' Received by Express in Time for This
. Great Christmas Sale 200 Stylish New
All-Silk Umbrellas
For Women Extra Special at Only
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$5.65
Every one of these umbrellas is brand new
just received in time for this great Christmas
sale. . And what wonderful gifts these silk um
brellas will make!
Exactly 200 all-silk, umbrellas in fashionable
colors taupe, purple, greeny black, navy, etc.,
with handsome combination striped borders. Par
agon frames, ivory tips. Straight handles with
colored tops. All have the smart silk loop carry
ing cords. Remarkable values at $5.65.
Meier & Frank's: Umbrella Shop, Main Floor.
Silk Petticoats
$5.95
Beautiful gift-worthy silk petticoats that will
make any woman happy.
Fine quality jersey-top petticoats with taffeta and messaline
flounces, some all-taffeta petticoats. A great selec
tion of desirable colors. Exceptionally good values
at $5.95.
Silk Envelope Chemise
$2.98
The regular prices of these silk envelope- chemise
range from $3.50 to $4.50. Fine quality wash satin
and Crepe de Chine envelope chemise daintily
trimmed with ribbon, lace edgings and insertions.
Flesh and white. Buy for self and dainty gifts.
' Meier & Frank's: Third Floor, Sixth Street.
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Christmas Gifts for Boys
Where's the boy be he a little tot of three or an upstanding little
man of fifteen who will not appreciate sJmething smart and desirable
in the way of wearables for Christmas? Boys like to be well dressed
give yours something that will add to his comfort and appearance and
he surely will be happy on Christmas Day.
Why Not a New
Suit or
Overcoat?
Here's a happy thought and a
sensible one. -To find a new suit
or overcoat neatly tucked away in
a Christmas box is going to make
that boy of yours smile with joy.
Today is the time to select it.
We've got so many garments here
of the kinds sure to please him
that you really cannot afford to
choose from smaller assortments or
be satisfied with anything not so
good elsewhere.
The fabrics, the tailoring, the
style, the wearing qualities of
MEIER & FRANK suits and over
coats for boys insure you the best
values. Sizes for boys of all ages
from 2 to 18 years, $5 to $30.
Other Xjih Suggestions
BOYS SHIRTS AND BLOUSES made of fine quality materials in
plain colors and beautiful striped effects. With detached or attached
collars. All sizes, 5 to 16 years. $1 to $5.
BOYS HATS AND CAPS made of good materials in just the
styles that will appeal to the boys. All colors and sizes. Caps 75c
to $2. Hats $1 "to $7.50.
MACKINAWS in striking plaids. Sizes 3 to 18 years. $10 to $15.
BATHROBES in various designs. Sizes 3 to 18 years. $3.50 and $5.
NECKWEAR in four-in-hand, Windsor and string tie styles. 25c
to 50c.
TOQUES of fine wool in fancy colors. 50c and 75c.
Meier & Frank's: Boys' Clothing Shop. Third Floor.
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