THE MORNING. OREGONIAN, FRIDAY, MARCOT "19, 1920
T3
rices
LEATHER
OF
LIKELY TO DECLINE
Beneficial Effect .Will Be
Seen in Cost of Shoes.
ORDERS BEING CANCELED
reduction to Consumers Not Ex
pected Immediately, but Is Pre
dicted Within Few Months.
Cheaper shoes are in sight. There
may not be much change in prices
In the coming spring and summer,
but everything points to a material
decline next fall that wHl affect the
boot and shoe situation all the way
from the leather seller to the retailer.
The averagre consumer sees no reason
why prices should not drop right
away. If any means can be found to
reduce the supposed large profits of
wholesalers and retailers, buyers will
not have to wait until fall to obtain
their shoes at lower prices. Perhaps
competition and the desire to reduce
large stocks will bring about this
result.
Retailers are reported to be can
eeling their orders, especially on
men's shoes. The price f hides has
heen droDDine at the big hide centers
and shoe manufacturers will not pay
war prices for leather when it can
be obtained at less. The downward
tendency of all commodity prices and
the demand of the public for lower
living costs are factors that will help
in bringing down boot and 6hoe
prices. '
Disturbance Canned la Trade.
There is naturally confusion In the
ehoe manufacturing and distributing
trade. As the Boston Transcript
points out, production schedules are
disturbed: transportation has been
embarrassed; no one knows what will
be the prices of raw materials and
of labor in a few weeks. The pros
pects favor an increase in the num
ber of people who will be looking
fni- work somewnere. xne
ment and the railroads will be dis
pensing with people with whom they
have been overstocked, and the pros
pects of lower producing expenses
and the need of lower retail prices
seem to be materializing. Aireaay ro
.iileri. are heard of who have agreed
with the fair price commission to
eell at a gross profit not to exceea
ml! ni-r cent, which will reduce
prices materially in all grades.
Commission iMnes Schedule.
rh nnMnn of shoe prices has
been taken up in Baltimore by the
fair price commission, wnicn naa is
sued this schedule ot reuui imtco,
Mens- an ladies' shoes costing from
$6 to S6.8S must be sold at a price noi
exceeding $10. ,
All bovs' shoes, 1-6, costing from
$3.75 to $4, must be sold at a price
not exceeding $S.
All little gents' shoes, 10-15, and
children's shoe's, sizes 83-11. costing
from $3 to $3.60, must be sold at a
price not exceeding $5.
All large girls' shoes. 2-7, costing
from $5 to $6, must be sold at a price
not exceeding $8.
All misses' shoes. 11-J. costing
from $4 to $6. must be sold at a price
not exceeding $6.50.
AH children's shoes. 4-8, costing
from $2.50 to" $2.8S, must be sold at
a price not exceeding $4.
Infants' shoes, 1-6, costing from
$1.S0 to $2. must be sold at a price
not exceeding $2.50.
Cheaper leather now does not mean
cheaper shoes immediately. The
stocks held by retail and wholesale
Shoe dealers were manufactured
months ago when leather, was much
higher. Leather is now coining on
the market, however, at a price that
should enable the manufacturer to
put out shoes at a considerably lower
fisrure. Therefore, the fall lines
should be on sale at relatively low
prices while the spring lines will con
tinue to sell at the old figure. That
is, of course, unless the consumer de
cides to wear his present shoes well
Into the coming season or the re
tailer experiences a change of heart
and decides to divide some of bis
profits with his customers.
slons throughout the year with the
aid of the following committee: Will
iam Barton, Charles E. Cleveland, W.
W. Harder, B. W. Richards, A. C.
Furlong, W. 3. Sheehy, George P.
Ersman, P. E. Kreglow, A. E. Sim
mons and A. G. Clark. :
At the luncheon of the club yester
day noon at the Benson hotel Dr.
Florence Buck of Boston, who is In
Portland in connection with a con
ference of the Unitarian church, epoke
on the "Welfare of the Children." Dr.
Buck is secretary of the department
of religious education of the Christian
association of America and editor of
the Beacon," the Unitarian Sunday
school publication. She is making a
tour of the Pacific coast and arrived
in Portland Wednesday and will leave
on Saturday. This evening she will
give an address at the Unitarian
church, corner Broadway and Yam
hill streets, to which the public is
invited.
EKXEST R. WIGGIAS ATTEXDS
XORTHWEST MEETING.
Special Trains to Be Run From
Canada' Daring International
Sleet In Portland.
Ernest R. Wiggins, president of the
Kiwanis club of Portland, has just
returned from a district convention
of Kiwanis clubs of the Paoific north
west, held in Seattle Wednesday.
Representatives from Vancouver, Vic
toria, Calgary, Edmonton, New West
minster, B. C, and Seattle, Tacoma,
Astoria and Portland were present.
Plans for attendance at the June in
ternational Kiwanis convention at
Portland were discussed. Two spe
cial trains will bring the British Co
lumbia members here, while the
Washington clubs will come, in auto
mobiles. Hundreds of Kiwanis motor
ists have volunteered to bring their
machines in order that there may be
plenty of autos to convey eastern
delegates over the Columbia River
highway.
Astoria members are making prep
arations for the entertainment of
delegates on the Sunday following
the convention. Special trains from
Portland to Astoria and the beaches
are proposed and arrangements under
consideration for a mammoth salmon
bake to be served by the Astoria
packers on the municipal wharf.
The speaker at the Kiwanis meet
lng at the Benson hotel next Tuesday
will be John Z. White, noted lecturer
of Chicago, who will have as his sub
Ject Civic Righteousness.
MEMBERS MOSTLY ABSENT
Lack of Quorum Prevents Board
From Holding Meeting.
Only one member, A. C. Newill, of
the five constituting the board of
education of school district No. 1 was
on hand for the regular meeting yes
terday afternoon. ' Hence there was
no session.
George M. Orton was suffering with
acute trouble-rentitls; his landlord
had "signed up" with some one else
and it became suddenly necessary for
the director to engage in a thrilling
hunt for a house.
Dr. E. A- Sommer was in the city.
but was attending a funeral. O. M.
Plummer is on a livestock errand In
Spokane. George B. Thomas Is on his
way east to purchase machinery and
equipment for the Benson polytechnic
soldier service.
No date haa yet been fixed1 for the
next meeting, but it probably will be
sgme time next week.
Gresbam Flies Thrift Flag.
GKESHAM, Or., March 18. (Spe
cial.) Gresham grade school is flying
the county thrift flag this month.
having averaged more per capita in
the purchase of thrift stamps than
any other rural school in the county.
CLUB TO RESUME TRIPS
PROGRESSIVE BUSIXESS MEX'S
EXCURSIONS STARTS AGAIX.
Visits to Ical Industries Will Take
place Henceforth Every Three
Weeks or Thereabouts.
The Progressive Business Men's
club, resuming the programme in
vogue for the club before the war,
will this week carry out an excur
eion to two of Portland's borne manu
facturing plants, and henceforth
throughout the year will hold such a
home-industry excursion every three
weeks or thereabouts.
The first of the new excursions
will occur Saturday afternoon, when
the Tru Blu Biscuit company plant
and the Vogan Candy company estab
lishment will be visited. The Progres
sive Business .Men and their wives
nnd friends - will leave the Benson
hotel at 1:30 o'clock Saturday after
noon. Members with automobiles
have been requested to bring their
cars in order to take care of the en
tire party.
A S. Robinson of the Robinson-
Smith Automobile company, chairman
of the industrial excursions commit
tee, will arrange the various eicur
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80K-I10 Central Bldg.
Your Word Is Good
As Gold at Cherry s
CHERRY CHAT
We mean literally
tnat your wora is
as good a gold at
Cherry's.
Tour promise to '
pay will be ac-
cepted here as;
readily as cash, for!
anv articles of ftD-
parel you wish tbl
buy.
We believe in the'
inherent hone sty
of the average per
son, and after many years of dealing
on this basis, we have no reason to
change our mind. Come in and make'
your selections from our extensive1
stock of fashionable apparel for men,;!
women and boys.
Cherry's, Inc., 391 Washington. Adv.
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GUITTARD
TheMire
CHOlOiATE
WANTED
Ladies' and Men's Suits '
to make to order from your own ma
terials, or cutting and fitting only.
HUFFMAN & CO.
TAILORS.
Sa Floor Sfcdical Bids. .
We Give S H. Green Trading Stamps With Purchases Amounting to 10c or More Filled Stamp Books Redeemed in Cash atS. & II. Office, Third Floor
Take Downtown Luncheon in Our -Beautiful Tea Room, Fourth Floor Service From 11 to 2:30 Daily Light Luncheon Served in the Basement
Bathing Gaps
At 19c
Main Floor Women's and
Misses' Bathing: Caps in as
sorted styles and colors 1 Q
priced for today at -a. 71'
HOOVER AND
ELECTRIC
CLEANERS
$5 DOWN AND
55 MONTH
RUG DEPT.
3D FLOOR.
The Standard Store of the Northwest
Olds, Woftman & King
Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods
PORTLAND
AGENCY FOR
' HOME
JOURNAL
v PATTERNS
TRY THEM
FOR SPRING
SEWING.
Oatmeal Soap
85c Doz.
Main Floor Jergen'f famous
Oatmeal Soap the kind that
sells in the regular way at
10c per cake. On sale QfTp
special today, a dozen OtlU
Double
Trading Stamps Today
With Cash
- Purchases
In All Dep'ts.
And Extraordinary Bargain Offerings in Seasonable and Wanted Merchandise fcfr Spring
Women's Dresses
TWO EXTRAORDINARY OFFERINGS in Wo
men's and Misses' Spring Dresses. Some represent a
special purchase others are from our regular stock. ' r
On sale' in the Garment Salons on the Second Floor.
-$45 to $60 Values
-$40 to $52.50 Values
$3495
SecW Floor Beautiful new
Spring Dresses Of Taffeta Silk,
Tricolette, Satin and Georgette
Crepe. Embroidered and beaded
models with long or short
sleeves. Some in full waist ef
fects, others in straight-line
style. All are very desirable.
Splendid assortment of new
Spring colors, both light and
dark. Regular $40 (SO A QZ
to $52.50 values at O01.7t)
$38.95
Second Floor Any woman
would be delighted to own one
of these attractive frocks. This
season's most desirable styles.
Some in coat effects, others in
straight-line models or trimmed
with ruffles and plaitings.
Skirts are tailored or in drape
or tunic styles. Black, brown,
taupe, rose, French blue, coral
pink, white. $45.00 QOQ QC
to $60.00 values at 000.7i)
New Spring Sweaters
$7.49, $9.45, $15.95, $21 - ,
Second Floor1 Sweaters will come into increased service as the
season advances. They will be worn for sports and all occasions
where a light garment i3 needed. Our showing embraces a wide
diversity of styles in fancy weaves, block weaves, stripes, etc., also
in the plain knit. Tuxedo models and coat effects with long roll
collars and wide belts.' All the newest colors. $7.-19 to $21.00
Trimming Remnants
Reduced to
Main Floor Today is "Remnant Day" in the Lace Section. Hun
dreds of short lengths and odd pieces of Laces, Novelty Trimmings,
Chiffons, Nets, Allovers, VeniBe Edges, Wash Laces, etc., which
have accumulated in the various departments will be closed out at
4 to Vi off the regular prices. This is a good opportunity to
select Spring trimmings at a big saving. Shop early in the day!
$1.25 Lace Flouncings
59c and 79c Yd.
Main Floor Beautiful New Shadow Lace Flouncings several hun
dred yards bought underprice will be closed out at sensationally
low prices. These are the much-wanted 17 and 27-inch widths for
dresses and fine lingerie. Shown in white and Paris. HQg
Flouncings such as usually sell at $1.25 a yard. 59 and
Boys' Waists
At 95c
Main Floor Odd lot of Boys'
Shirts and Blouses made up in
light and dark colored wash ma
terials. Fancy striped patterns.
Broken.rarige of sizes. On Qttrt
special sale today; at only tOt
'
Women's
Silk Gloves
$1.69
On Sale at Center
Circle, First Floor
A great Pre-Easter Sale of
2000 pairs Women's Silk Gloves.
Extra quality Milanese and Tri
cot fabrics in the new and pop
ular two-tone pointings with
embroidered and welted wrists
to match. Others with eyelet
embroidered backs in self and
two-tone effects. For T- Q
this sale, special pair
16-Button Length
Silk Gloves
$2.00
Center Circle, 1st Floor Long
Silk Gloves to go with the new
short sleeve dresses and waists
now in vogue. These are of
good quality Milanese silk, in
white only. 16-but- QO (f
ton length. Pajr at wii.uU
Men's $5 Hats
At $2.45
Slain Floor Broken lines of Men's Soft
Hats at about half price to clean up the
lot in one day. Standard . makes and
several good styles in the assortment,
but not all sizes in each style. Hats
selling heretofore at $4.00 and CJO A
$5.00 offered for today at Dxd
Regular 35c
Handkerchiefs
25c
Main ' Floor Our Handkerchief
Section is now located near ele
vators where Veilings . formerly
were. Extra special for today
Women's L i a n Handkerchiefs
with one - corner embroidery
Swiss Madeira and many other
dainty patterns and kinds. OPT
Regular 35c qualities at1"'
Remnant
Sale
Wash Goods, Outings
White Goods, Etc
-Good useful lengths in Whit
and Colored Wash Fabrics, Out
ing Flannels, Towelings, Table
Damasks and other fabrics at
SFEC1AL LOW TRICKS for to
day's and Saturday's selling.
See Bargain Table near Alder
street entrance, SHOP EARLY.
$4.00 Black Broadcloth
Special $2.98 Yd.
Main Floor At this special price today only. Strictly high-grade
black Broadcloth all pure wool and 56 inches wide. Just the
right weight for Suits, Coats and -Skirts. Our regular (PO QQ
$4.00 quality. Specially priced for today at only, yard 3A(i0
$3 Serge at $2.4 Yard
Main Floor This is the world-renowned "Priestly" Serge. All
pure wool and 54 inches wide.'. Splendid fabric for fl0 AO
Spring dresses and skirts. Regular $3.00 grade. Yard DrtO
Wardrobe
Trunk-$42
Third Floor At this special price
Friday only. High-grade Ward
robe Trunk similar to this sketch.
Full size, 3-ply veneer fiber cov
ered, cloth lined, lift top.
Equipped with laundry bag, shoe
pockets and hat box. A splendid
bargain for anyone who has need
for a Wardrobe CIO flfl
Trunk. One-day sale Ob.UlF
Women's $16 Boots
At $8.50
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Main Floor Women's Laced Boots of
dark brown kid at practically half
price for today's selling. These are
9 inches high and have pointed reced
ing toe with stitched tip. Hand
turned sole and covered full Louis
heel. A beautiful drenjiy boot for
street wear. Sizes 2H to 8. WiJUis
AA to D. Regular $16.00 QO rn
Boots, priced special a pair t30tll
Buster Brown Shoes
We are exclusive Portland agents
for this famous make of Shoes for
boys and girls. Spring styles are
now in and ready for your inspection.
Infants' Gingham Rompers
Second Floor Mothers will find this a good
Cime to ouy uie Anuuren itompent lor opnng
and Summer. Ages 6 mo. to 3 years. Made up
in neat style of good grade ginghams In pink
and blue checks. SPECIAL AT $1.60 each.
We Havp Enlarged Our
Veiling Department
s New Location on Center
Aisle Near Morrison-St.
Owing to increased volume of our
Veiling business we have moved this de
partment to larger space near Morrison-
St entrance. All the very latest novel
ties in Veils and Veilings are shown here
at all times. For every costume there is
just the right Veil to complete its smart
ness by its rich, soft lines and charm of
design! Let one of our salespeople help
you select your particular choice from
the wide line of distinctively lovely cre
ations in our Veiling Department.
, 65c Veilings 49c
Main Floor Fresh new Spring Veilings,
black and colors. Fancy meshes (Q
and woven desitma. 65c errades
Women's New Drape Veils, Special at $1.19
Drape Veils, Special $1.75 -
Maui Floor Women s Qraped
Veils in latest styles. ' These
are of extra quality and are
Main Floor Women's Draped
Veils in the very smart chenille
dot effects. All the new colors
and two-tone effects. C"J 1 Q
Vpilinfr Week Snecial Di-J-
new Spring arrivals. fTf
Veiling Week Special O
SHETLAND VEfLS WITH WOVEN BORDERS Special 70
$7.50 to $8.50 Motor Headwear
Priced Special at $5.95
Veiling Dept., 3Iain Floor Women who motor will appreciate this
unusual opportunity to Select high-class headwear at such a great
saving. Only one or two 01 a style, very latest creations, some
with Shetland Veils attached. Shown in the new materials and
colors Jierry red, tans, blues, linen and brown. Various combi
nations. This headwear is also very smart for sport fljpr Qf?
wear. Regularly priced $7.50 to $8.50 special today at DO0
65c to 75c
Ribbons
At 49c
Main Floor Great Pre-Easter
Sale of Hair Bow Ribbons hun
dreds of yards in this special of
fering. Beautiful all-silk Rib
bons in black, brown, navy,' pink,
white, old rose, copen, new blue
and maize. Also an immense as
sortment of novelty plaids and
fancy combinations. Regular 65c
to 75c values. Reduced iQ
for today, special yard .vVt
Sale of. Ribbon
Remnants
Main Floor Many odd pieces
and short lengths of Fancy Rib
bons, plain and fancy Hairbow
Ribbons and Lingerie Ribbons
marked at special low prices for
today's selling. Plan to shop
early in the day and get choice.
New Millinery
Ribbons
in grosgrains, satins and novelty
patterns. All the newewt col
orings - here for your selection.
Basement Millinery
ss ew Hats tor faster
, $5.98 and $6.98
Basement You will want to see these wonder
fully pretty Hats the Basement Millinery has
just received. Not only are they attractive, but
the prices are much lower than Hats of this
character can be had for at
other stores. Two large ta
bles art filled with beautiful
models turbans, colonials,
medium size hats some with
crepe facings. Flower and
ribbon trimmed Hats in great
variety, as well as those trimmed with applique,
ornaments, wings, sprays, beads, etc. Black and
a representative showing of the new season's best
colors and combinations at $5.08 and $0.98
Children's Hats
You will save considerable by coming to the
Basement Underprice Store for the Children's
Hats. Great variety of styles $2.00 and up.
Groceries
Fourth Floor
Experienced telephone clerks
at your service, 8 A. M. to 5:43
P. M. Marshall 4800; A 6231.
Friday Specials
20c
25c
25c
45c
45c
29c
55c
50c
Fancy Maine Corn at
$2.2. a dozen; per can
Standard Tomatoes at
$1.45 a dozen; 2 cans
Famous Brand Peas at
$2.75 a dozen; per can
Princess Royal Peas,
$2.(15 a dozen; 2 csns
Monopole Cut String
Beans $2.05 doz., 2 cans
Preferred Stock Cat
sup, 35c size; a bottle
Cornmcal put up in 9
pound sacks; special at
Preferred Stock Toma
toes; special, 3 cans for
Sale of Glass Mixing Bowls
Third Floor
S a niglass Mixing
Bowls as illustrated
herewith. This is a spe
cial factory purchase se
cured at a low price on
account of slight imper
fections. Opaque glass.
No telephone orders.
LOT 2 One 7-inch, one 8
inch anyone 9-inch 1 Q
Bowl set of 3 for Dlll7
LOT 1 One 8-inctf QQp
and one 9-inch Bowl for'O''
Ask for your Trading Stamps.
Safety Cookers
$3.20
Third Floor Griswold Cast Iron
Co'bker, Steamer and Kettle com
bined. Pure cast iron through
and through never wear out.
Equipped with safety cover de
vice which permits draining of
liquids without removing cover.
Cannot, tip or spill. fi0 Ofl
On sale todav snecial v30idJ
Special Sale of Dining Tables
Furniture Dept., 4th Floor
We find ourselves a little overstocked on several
numbers of Dining Tables and Chairs, and in ordy
to remedy this condition, we are going to cut the
prices fOr, Friday and Saturday. Anyone needing
furniture will do well to take advantage of this sale.
4 Great Specials
For
$43.00 Fumed
Oak Table, only
$45.00 Fumed
Oak Table, only
$49.00 Waxed
Oak Table, only
$44.00 Waxed
Oak Table, only
Friday
S35.75
$37.50
$41.50
$34.75
and Saturday
Dining Chairs of solid oak
with genuine leather seats
NOW ON SPECIAL SALE.
$9.50 Fumed Oak Chairs
with leather seat, (PQ Off
on' sale now; only DO.dJ
$8.00 Waxed Chairs $0.95
$6.50 Waxed Chairs $5.45
II ' ' I I II n
Sale of Rag
Rugs
$1.29, $1.95
$2.45
Third Floor Rag Rugs in pink,
blue-; and yellow. These are
slightly soiled. Regular OQ
$1.50 size. Special at DJ-
$3.00 Soiled Rag Rugs $2.45
$2.60 Light Blue Rag QC
Rugs size 30x60 inches wx.tr
Quartered Oak Buffets
At Reduced Prices
Fourth Floor Quartered-oak Buffets in dull wax finish with roomy
cosets and linen drawers. These have good size tops with French
plate mirrors. A wonderful offering, considering scarcity of furniture.
Take Advantage of These Savings! ,
$34.00 Golden Oak
0 Golden Oak HK
Buffets, Special at Ddtt I U
$43.00 Golden Oak CJQ A Ot
Buffets, special at DO'.J
$45.00 Golden Oak fl?OC Afi
Buffets, enecial at wUU.UU
489.00 Golden Oak fl7Q Art
Buffets, epecial at ' O.UU
$48.50 Fumed Oak ?Qft HZ
Buffets special at OdJ.lt)
$73.00 Fumed Oak QfTQ PA
Buffets, special at OJO.UU
-DOUBLE STAMPS WITH ALL CASH PURCHASES.
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