TIIE MORNING OREGOXIAN, SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1019.
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KESCTER,
" SCREAMS,
ATTRACTED BY
BREAKS DOOR.
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Mother Builds Fire and Goes
Visit Neighbor While Two Chil
dren Are Asleep in Bed.
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By breakinr through the front door
and rushinir through blinding smoke,
Antonio Giandonenico, 40 Stephens
street, saved the two small daughters
of Mr. and Mrs. &. W. Foster from I Ki
death by burning at the Foster home, R
3(2 East Second street, yesterday morn-
The home caught fire shortly afte
7 o'clock in the morning while the
children were still in bed and while
Mrs. Foster was visiting with neigh
bors. She had built a big fire in the
kitchen stove and left the children
asleep while she left the home. Mr.
Foster was at work.
Uiandonenica waa attracted to the
house when he beard Jessie Foster,
aged S. screaming for help from her
bedroom window. He rushed into the
house and carried her to a place of
safety and then rushed back and res.
cued Jjeona. aged 3.
The house was a total loss. It is
owned by K- W. Hendricks. Tt was val
ued at 100. fully insured. The Fosters
lost their entire furniture, valued at
with no Insurance.
Society Chocolates
Pound 75c
Nut and fruit chocolates of the "just
one more piece" kind. Ready packed if
you like for quick shopping;, or you can
choose your own variety. For week-end
trips to the seashore and mountains.
Meier & Frank's: Ninth Floor.
Special Sale of
Picnic Needs
15c Picnic Plates, 8-inch size, 20 for
1 1 7c Ice Cream or Salad Dishes, doz.
5. 15c Paper Napkins, .100 for
5c Wax Paper, 15 sheets in roll, 7 rolls
25 Many other good specials.
Meier & Frank's: Main Floor.
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The- Quality Store op Portland
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Get Your Eastman
Films Here
Youll need a generous supply of films
for over Sunday and Labor Day. We have
fresh stocks of genuine Eastman films in
sizes to fit all kodaks. We do expert
kodak finishing work.
Meier & Frank's: Main Floor.
Our "Rose City"
Hairbows 75c
These attractive hairbows are made
up of beautiful all-silk taffeta ribbons
with fancy edge. Each bow contains
Vi yards of 5 -inch ribbon. All the
wanted staple shades. Regularly 90c.
Meier & Frank's: Main Floor.
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The Store Will Be Closed All Day Monday Labor -Day
Over
Labor-Day,
Here Today
pORMER Meier & Frank em
ployes not now -engaged who
are desirous of taking up all-day
or short-hour work in the store
are requested to report at Em
ployment Bureau, Sixth Floor,
at 9 A. M. today and Tuesday
morning. Please come prepared
to go to work.
LUMBER TRADE STRONG
Cottage Grove Firm Baa Orders
Enough for Two Months.
COTTAGE GROVE. Or, Aug. 23.
fSpeciaL) Indicative of the prosperity
of the lumber and affiliated industries
1s the fact that one Cottage Grove Ilrra
has prominently displayed in Its busi
ness office a sign reading: "No more
orders taken until we have filled those
now on the books.
One of the proprietors explained that
when an order was put on the books
and wasn't gotten out promptly it took
so much time explaining why it wasn't
ut that the work in progress didn't
receive proper attention.
"We have work ahead that will keep
us busy two months and we are going
to get some of this out before taking
on business that we can't get out," he
said.
MINORS GET WAGE RISE
Minimum Scale, Effective October
14, Is Announced.
New minimum wage scales for mi
nors, going into effect the same time
as the new adult wage schedules, have
been announced by Mrs. Millie R. Trum
bull, secretary of the industrial welfare
commission. The changes are increases
and take effect October 14.
Under the new ruling, no minor be
tween the ages of 14 and 15 years shall
work for less than JS a week; between
15 and It. the minimum is 17-20; be
tween 1 snd IS. S3-&0 a week, with an
Increase of Jl a week at the end of each
term of six months' employment until
the minor reaches the age of 18, when
wages for adults will become effective.
SEATTLE COMPANY FINED
Sale of Improperly Evaporated
Milk Costs Firm $100.
The Logan Commercial company of
Seattle pleaded guilty to a charge of
disposing of a quantity of milk marked
evaporated, which had not been prop
erly evaporated, and paid a fine of
100 in federal court yesterday.
. The government. Which waa repre
sented by Deputy United States Attor
ney Goldstein, carried the action
against the company on the charge of
misbranding and adulterating.
Attorneys for the company explained
In court that the product was originally
intended for sale abroad, but that it
had later be in diverted to eastern
markets.
Portland Firm Incorporates.
- SALEM. Or, Aug. 2. (Special.)
Bennett. McCormack ft Kelly company
fats incorporated here with a capital
stock of $2000. Headquarters will be
established in Portland and it is the
purpose of the company to conduct a
general real estate business. The in
corporators are W. C. Culbertson, W.
R. Kelly, C. H. Bennett and V. J. McCormack.
Chamberlain to W ork for Fire Patrol.
SALEM. Or.. Aug. 59. (Special.)
United States Senator George E. Cham
berlain has assured Governor Olcott
that he will do everything possible to
a.tsist in maintaining the Oregon air
plane forest fire patrol, in a letter re
ceived at the executive offices today.
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Pies and
Fillings
will be the subject of
Mrs. Ginger's
FREE Lecture
Demonstration to be given in our Sixth
Floor Auditorium today be
ginning at 2 P. M.
The Daughters of the Rebec
cas will act as hostesses.
Just One Week to
Enter Our
Bread-Making
Contest
The few simple rules of this
contest will be furnished upon
request at any of Mrs. Ginger's
lecture - demonstrations. Ten
valuable prizes are to be given
away free for the best bread.
Contest closes next Saturday,
September 6. Ask Mrs. Ginger
for particulars and the list of
prizes today is a good time.
No charge to enter the bread
making contest, or to attend any
of Mrs. Ginger's demonstrations.
Meier ft Frank's: Sixth Floor.
SCHOOL NEEDS
MEIER & FRANK'S is prepared to supply all needs in boys'
and girls' school apparel and accessories to the entire satisfaction
of youthful wearers and their parents.
FOR GIRLS
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Plenty of Middies: .
Regulation navy blue flannel, sizes 6 to 42, at
$8.50 to $11.50.
Navy blue serge, sizes 6 to 44, at $5.95-$10.
Red flannel, 12 to 18 years, $11.50.
White jean with flannel and eerge collars,
sizes 6 to 44, at $2.50 to $3.50.
White cotton with red or blue collars, sizes
6 to 44, at $1.98 to $2.98.
Navy galatea with white braid, sizes 6 to 42,
at $2.98-$3.98.
Serge Middy Skirts:
Pleated skirts with attached muslin under
waists, all navy blue, 4 to 14 years, $3.98
to $6.50.
Domestic Science Aprons
For Cooking School:
White aprons with caps, some with sleeve hold
ers, $1.25, 11.59, $L79.
Bungalow aprons of figured or etriped per
cale, with pockets and belts, 2 to 8 years, 75c
and 98c
Gymnasium Bloomers:
Black sateen, $2.98. Elack serge, $3.95
$5.50. Plenty large; sizes for children
high school students. " " . -'
and
and
For Rainy Days:
Bain capes, $3.95 to $16.50. Bain coats, $6.50
to $18. Sizes 4 to 14 years.
Tub Dresses for School:
Pretty ginghams, 6 to 14 years, $2.47 to $3.98.
Begulation sailor frocks in white, cadet and
navy, 6 to 14 years, $4.98 to $10.
Regulation Dresses of Serge:
Carefully tailored smart dresses of navy blue
serge, many with embroidered emblems and
nautical stripes. For school and college girls,
$12.75 to $36.50, according to size and quality,
Coats for Autumn and Winter:
Cheviot, chinchilla, plush, corduroy and velour
coats in all wanted colors and new styles, 6
to 14 years, $10 to $85. y
Meier ft Frank's: Second Floor. (Mall Orders Filled.)
Coats for College Girls:
More than a thousand coats in latest authori
tative autumn 6tyles, $25 t $50. s
Meier ft Frank's: Fourth Floor. (Mail Orders Filled.)
Corduroy Bathrobes:
Eose and blue corduroy with and without fancy
linings, 14 to 20 years, $6.95 to $18.
Meier ft Frank's: Third Floor. (Mail Orders Filled.)
FOR BOYS
Famous Sampeck Knicker Suits:
Another new shipment of these famously good
suits has just been received. Boys and parents
know that Sampeck suits lead all other ready
made clothes for boys in smartness of style,
quality of materials, fineness of workman
ship, perfection of fit.
These new arrivals are shown in the clever
waist-seam models as well as new belted styles.
Patterns and colors for every boy, 6 to 18
years. Prices begin at $15.
Boys' Smart Neckwear:
Your-in-hand, Windsor and string ties in fine
selection, 25c to $1.
Boys' New. Fall Hats and Caps: .
New fall hats in fine tweeds and high-grade
felts, all colors, $1.50 to $3.50.
Caps in new styles in all the latest plain shades
and mixtures are $1 to $3. .
Boys' New Shirts and Blouses:
We have a splendid selection of boys' shirts
and blouses in a wide range of finely service
able fabrics and an almost endless variety of
patterns and colorings at $1 to $6.
Boys' Leather Belts:
A variety of boys' belts in a good assortment
of leathers, all colors, 25c to $1.
Meier ft Frank's: Third Floor." (Mail Orders Filled.)
New Angora Scarfs $1.95
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New Capes
Black plush, beaver,
varimole and karami
capes, scarfs and stoles
with fancy silk linings.
Some have ball fringe
and pockets. $7.75 upwards.
Neckwear
A good assortment of
new models in washable
venjse and filet lace roll
collars. Very dressy for
coats and o n e-p i e c e
dresses. $1.25 to $2.50.
Meier ft Frank's: Main Floor. (Mail Orders Filled.)
Saturday only we will
sell the regular $2.50
and $3.50 Angora wool
scarfs at $1.95. These
scarfs are particularly
desirable, for school
wear. Many of the
most wanted plain
shades with striped
borders, also novelty
stripe effects in in rose,
brown, gold, etc
Special at $2.50 to
$4.75. Angora and lla
ma wool and worsted
scarfs suitable for mo
toring and sports wear.
Wanted plain shades,
plain colors with novel
ty borders, heather
mixtures and scotch
plaid. Some have belts,
pockets and tied fringes.
Neckwear
Children's popularly
priced neckwear for
school. Collars and col
lar and cuff sets of
pique, organdy, lawn,
etc Priced at 50c to
$3.50.
"Van Raalte
Is the Most Popular
Veiling; of the Year
We now have a splendid se
lection of this well-known veil
ing in both imported and domes
tic lines. Also veilings showing
the French chenille dot in navy,
dusky brown, black and taupe.
Filet mesh combined with chen
ille dots and scrolls has also
taken its place in public favor.
Some of the veilings have bor
ders and chenille dots in copen,
henna, navy, purple and castor.
50c to $2.50 yard.
. Meier ft Frank's: Main Floor.
(Mail Orders Filled.)
On Sale Today
New September
Victor Records,
Among the sure to be popu
lar numbers are:
Alabama Lullaby. Anything Is
Nice If It Comes From Dixieland.
You're Still an Old Sweetheart of
Mine. Have a Smile. Lazy Daddy.
Tell Me. The Vamp. Beautiful
Ohio. First 'Rose' of Summer. For
You a Rose."
Many other equally good selec
tions. .. Hear them - today in our
sound-proof parlors.
Meier ft Frank's: Sixth Floor.
New Fall
Veilings
Of Great Exquisiteness
The world of fashion has at
last ' recognized the important
position that fall and winter
veilings have taken. The veil is
the final and completing touch
to the costume, and fall veilings
of such charm and enticement
' are here that you will agree with
us that they will enhance the
charm of every wearer.
10,000 Yards of
Flouncings and
Edges 25c
Imported and domestic edgings
and flouncings Swiss, nainsook and
heavy convent embroideries in neat
eyelet and floral patterns. Suitable
for 'trimming children's school gar
ments, undermuslins and neckwear.
3 to 15 inches wide.
Filet Crochet Laces
Good imitations of real hand
made laces. For brassieres, cami
soles and art work. White and ecru.
15c-18c values 120. The 25c values
19. The 35c values 260.
Meier & Frank's: Main Floor.
Toddler Toys
In a Sale
. Children take keen delight in these
little horsie toddlers. Sturdily made,
easy running toys suitable for kid
dies from 10 months to 7 years. Four
sizes reduced as follows: $2.00 size
$1.49, the $2.75 size $1.84, the
$3.50 size $2.34, the $4.00 size '
$2.67.
Meier ft Frank's: Fifth Floor.
Toiletries
H. & H. Carpet Soap, cake 15c
Synol Soap, cake 25c
4711 White Rose Glycerine Soap, box
65c, cake 23c '
Carlton British Bath Soap, doz. $2.75,
cake 25c.
Satin Skin Greaseless Cream, 35c
Dr. Charles' Flesh Food, 60c.
Dr. Berry's Cream Balm, $1.25.
Mary Fuller Nail Polish, 25c and 50c.
Nonspi Deodorant, 50c
Mum Deodorant, 25c
We have a complete line of the
"Wayne" wardrobe bags made of
heavy cedar paper, moth proof and '
airtight perfect protection against
dust and dirt. 75c to $2
Meier & Frank's: Main Floor.
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Many Men Regard
Labor Day
as marking the transition to a new season and, naturally,
the matter of new clothes comes up for consideration.
WE have given this subject careful consideration ahead
of time, with the result that we are now in a position to
help men and young men select their new fall suits and
furnishings in shortest time to best advantage, we
feature today:
New Fall Suits for Young
Men at $40
Of course, we have many other lines from $30 upwards,
but lots will find in this group just the suit they want.
Fabrics are thoroughly dependable.'. Designing is top
notch. Workmanship is uncommonly good. There are
patterns and colors for every taste.
New single and double-breasted waist-seam and belted
models for young men, including high school and first
long-trousers suits.
See the garments you'll say $40 is a very moderate
figure. '
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New Hats for Fall
Alreadv men are showine: remarkable interest in the
new fall headgear and our large displays have been the
subject of much admiring comment. : You . couldn't ask
for a better line-up. .....
Our own M. & F. Special heads the list at $3.50.
Stetson. Knox you'll find the best at this store, feature
groups in these makes being $7 and $8. Genuine velours
ideal all-around winter nats are
Scratch and smooth finishes. ; New shades. All sizes.
Meier & Frank's: Main Floor. (Mail Orders Filled.)
Last Day of the Shirt Sale
. The opportunity to acquire new shirts at good savings by
making selection from the three fine groups in this sale at $1.45,
$2.85 and $5.00 is too good for a forward-looking man to over
look. Last call!
Meier & Frank's: Main Floor. (Mail Orders Filled.)
Women's and Misses9. Sport
Coats Reduced to $10.50
Short belted sports coats for over the holiday and all September
week-end wear. Made of blue, rose, tan, gray and violet wool jer
sey. Excellent for golf.
These standard sport styles are sure to be good next year, too.
Meier & Frank's: Fourth Floor. (Mail Orders Filled.)
A Clearance of
$6.85
Were $9.85
to $12.00
Blouses
3.95
Were $5.00
to $5.85
Exquisite blouses at these prices. Of Georgette crepe, taffeta, a few of crepe de chine.
Some with the new bertha collars and the very fashionable frills. Others with scalloped
net collars, laces, beading and unusually attractive embroidery. White, flesh, league
blue, corn, coral, lavender, sunset, black. Sometimes only one of a kind, other models
in several sizes. " .
" None of them can be duplicated even at the higher prices.
A few show marks of handling, but majority are perfectly fresh.
r Meier & Frank's: Blouse Shop, Fourth Floor.
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