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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 11, 1904)
PART THRE? PAGES 17 TO 25 vol. xxm. P0RTLA2TO, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 11, 1904. NO. 37. Leading Mail Order House Those not finding it convenient to come to the store may shop satisfactorily hy mall or phone. A competent, drilled and' expert corps o shoppers Is employed to fill all MAIL OR PHONE ORDERS carefully and conscientiously In our patrons' Interest. PHONE EXCHANGE 12. OLDEST. LEADING aiAILrORDER HOUSE IN WEST. The Different Store The Credit Department Patrons Tvho choose to open a charge account will find our Credit System thoroughly efficient a great accommodation in popping, to cus tomer and store alike. Open to all with proper references. OUR CREDIT OFFICE FALL CATALOGUES READY FOR MAILING. SEND US YOUR NAME ON A POSTAL AND RECEIVE OUR MAMMOTH ART NUMBER ABSOLUTELY FREE. IS ON THE THIRD FLOOR. SOLE AGENTS IN OREGON FOR THE WORLD-FAMOUS "BONNET" BLACK SILKS. HOME OF THE CELEBRATED AND POPULAR RANGES. 'QUICK MEAL" COOKING PORTLAND'S ONLY SELLING AGENCY FOR THE WORLD'S BEST CORSETS THE "ROYAL WORCESTERS." A HARVEST OP SEASONABLE, RELIABLE AND FASHIONABLE MERCHANDISE AT PRICES THAT MAKE GATHERING EASY Correct Autumn Styles at 's Foremost Fashion Store Bargain Monday Tomorrow! READ THE BULLETINS POSTED THRO' THIS PAGE announcement' extraordinary OF INTEREST TO EVERY TEACHER EVERY PUPIL AND EVERY PARENT v IN PORTLAND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, TOO! A PERFECT MODEL IN BAS-RELIEF OF THE PROPOSED PANAMA CANAL WILL BE GIVEN FREE TO A PORTLAND SCHOOL! ANOTHER SPLENDID EDUCA TIONAL FEATURE proposed by this "Old Homestead" Store that has the interests of the younger genera tion at heart. Onr Mr. Olds, senior member and president of this great home organization, during a recent trip East purchased from its maker, at considerable expense, a perfect papier-mache model of the proposed Panama Canal, now in process of building by the United States Government. This model is now on exhibi tion in one of onr large Fifth-street show windows. As an educational feature, its value cannot be overesti mated. Mr. Olds' purpose in buying the model was to present it to some Portland School, and this purpose will be carried out by the firm. The school will be chosen by popular vote of the public. A vote will be given with every 25-cent purchase, and the school receiving the largest vote, starting tomorrow morning at 1 8 o'clock, and closing Wednesday evening, November 23, at 6 o'clock, will be awarded the model. The announce ment will be made of the result of the voting in the papers of Thanksgiving day. Voting boxes will be placed about the store as in the Teachers' Educational St. Louis Contest, and voting conducted the same, except that patrons will present their sales-slip at a booth conveniently placed in front of the Jewelry Aisle directly in front of the main Fifth-street entrance where they will obtain their votes. Vote for your favorite school. Portland i Echoes From the "Teachers' Educational Contest" The teachers forming the contingent sent to the great St. Louis Exposition are home, delighted with their -trip. All speak in highest terms of the trip and of the generous treat ment accorded them by this firm. We are pleased, indeed, with their expressed gratification and the results that we be lieve have accrued; the benefits derived by the teachers will be disseminated, through their pupils, into thousands of homes here in Portland, and will, we believe, be powerful factors in building up our own great Lewis and Clark Expo sition next year. The purpose was educational, it has borne worthy fruit. SOME GLEANINGS FROM TALKS WITH THE TEACHERS. SOME INTERESTING "EXPENSE" FACTS ANENT THE ST. LOUIS FAIR. Thousands more would go to St Louis if they knew the purse would reach. It wilL It is important this should be known. The impression created upon the visitors ' minds at Si. Louis this year will affect in almost unlimited degree the attendance at our own Lewis and Clark Fair. St. Louis can easily care for a crowd three times as great as it has had. There isn't any crowding in boarding accom modations, restaurants, trolley-cars, at Fair gates or on "the Pike." The town is gaited for the Fair. Authorized rooming agency rjghin Union Station, where ajll trains arrive. You select room (say, in private house nearly all take roomers). A boy is sent with you to the room. You pay his street-car fare. That's all. Rooms, as a rule, cost $L0t) a day. It's easy to select two rooms and corral a bathroom total $3 a day. Meals everywhere, decidedly good, for 50 cents. The Intramural Railway runs completely 'round the grounds near the outer border, its 17 stations making all prominent buildings accessible. Fare all 'round or to any station, 10c How long will it take to see the Fair? Well, see as much as you can. If you linger three minutes at each individual exhibit, it has been figured out that it would require 70 years to see all. Expect, therefore, to skip some. The Styles in Autumn Millinery Are Charming and Authoritative SEE THE BEAUTY SHOW Salons, Second floor. The newest innovations in Millinery for Fall wear are here. We realize that this , store is constantly making the Millinery busi ness harder and harder to do we are leading you to be more .exacting, to expect more and to pay less for true style touches. While it is universally conceded, even by the more or dinary Millinery stores about town, who speak honestly, that the Olds, Wortman & Bong Millinery is in a superior style-class by itself among the city showings, this year we have outdone our selves in extensive assortments, affording widest scope in select ing, in new ideas and exclusive models, in artistic touch and. in dividuality of styles. In short, we show more than double ever shown before in quantity and more than-four times as many Hats to select from of any other local store, and in points of style and beauty the Hats here are in a style-class far above those shown by any other house west of Chicago. Starting with Connelly Turbans and ending with1 our own new make, the "0., W. & K." Hats, the price range is wide 98 to $25.00. New Military Pompons, 50. Large Amazon Ostrich Plumes, 98. Big variety of every sort of Novelty Feathers, Quills and Ornaments for trimmings; also beautiful new Flowers and Fol iageall at popular prices. Extra Special Tailored Hats at $5.00 As an initial special offering in the Millinery Salons this week we shall place on sale tomorrow, Monday, a splendid line, in grand style assortment, of smart new Tailored Hats for pres ent wear; all the new and popular shapes in every late and wanted coloring is included in the sale at an extra special value at $5.00. Dainty Bonnets for Wee Folk . The Infants' Shop Second Floor. We arenow showing our new lines of Children's Bonnets. They are the handsomest and most dressy little creations that can be found, in the richest materials, trimmed dn dainty laces, ribbon, chiffon and furs, with silk embroidery; colors pink, light blue, navy, red, tan, brown, castor, cardinal and green, at prioes from 25 to $20.00 each. m PORTLAND'S LARGEST AND FOREMOST WO MEN'S APPAREL STORE, Grand Salons of Dress Second floor. Women's Autumn Tourist Coats $12.49 Correct New Autumn Styles in Portland's Leading Style Shop. - More pronounced than ever is the Olds, Wortman & King style-character that predominates throughout this store of Fashion. For women's high-class wearing apparel we're recog nized authority. Our Miss Bernard, head of the Cloak Depart menVis back from New York, and following her came the very smartest things known in woman's style world. We invite es pecial attention to the magnificent expose-pf Hand-Made Evening Waists, Theater Wraps, Costumes and Calling Gowns, Smart Raincoats. ' . Crushed Velvet Coats the latest f$. ' ' Velvet Suits both plain ancf crushed .-velvets. Shirtwaist Suits in cloth and velvet, for street wear. The greatest assortment ever shown in Portland of really .smart authoritative styles. This store has exclusive control for this section of the exclusive creations of Mile. Schroeder, famous as New York's leading authority on dress, the most noted woman among New York's fashion circles, talked of by the men and raved over by the women a3 the best-, dressed woman at the Horse Show at Madison Square Gardens, that great dress-parade 'ground of Fashion. Mile. Schroeder is absolute authority on styles, and through personal influence of our buyer she has closed all other channels through which her products can enter Portland outside of this store. Extra Special Monday $ 1 6.50 Tourist Coats $ 1 2.49 The very latest fashion, stun ning creations of the man-tailor's art. In 38-inch length, choice of blue, black or brown all wool pebble cheviot materials very handsome half satin lined, 4 patch pockets outside inverted plait down center of back to waist line, 212-mch strap at back of waist line, with the new extreme leg-o '-mutton full shoulder sleeve and turned back cuff. In fly front style and notch collar; very swell; regular $16.50 value, special Monday only at $12.49. $ 1 5.00 Tourist Coats $12.49 A Stunning Style All wool tan Covert Tourist Coat, very swell, the latest idea of fashion creators for Fall and Winter, 1904-5; full satin lined, 39 inches long, fly front, 2 out side patch pockets; very "man nish" cut, with the new leg-o ' mutton sleeves, full shoulders and turned-back cuffs; has notch collar; best $15 value ever shown in Portland; special, Monday only, at 12.49 This Is the School Store "Here's ribbons and laces, To brighten the faces of pretty young Sweethearts and wives." Many of you will recall the lines from the once popular "Pinafore." The north aisles of the first floor suggest them as one passes through, and such bewildering, fascinating beauty never before congregated in such numbers, such dazzling host, in this or any other Portland store. Special values offer them selves to your attention Monday. Among them 50c AND 75c "SILK RIBBONS, ZV2c For one week, beginning Monday, we will have on sale a line of beautiful Silk Ribbons, polka dot and Dresden effects; every yard of these Ribbons is worth 50c to 75c a yard; special for week, yard 37V LADIES' 50c AND 65c STOCKS, 33c A new line of beautiful Stock Collars, some made with lace, medallions and others with bias folds and all of them trimmed with gilt or turquois beads; 50c and 65o values; special, each 33 25c VAL. LACES AND INSERTIONS, lOc-A lot of Valen ciennes Laces, insertion to match; just the thing with which to trim underwear; will wash nicely; 2 to 5 inches in width; worth from 15c to 25c yard; special yard 10 The newest and most novel things in trimmings New Braids, new Chiffon Appliques, new Allover Laces, new Net Top Edges, new Black Crochet Laces every quality and at very easy prices. . Supplies First Floor. Are the youngsters ready? Olds, Wortman & King are ready to forward their plans and yours for ie new school year. All the needables ara here, larger stocks of supplies for school work than ever before and, if anything, better. With the thousand and one '-cheap" articles, as well as the better grades made for the pupils' use it's been no easy matter to keep out poor stuff, but we've done it. A matter of special interest to school chil dren, instructors and parents anent the Panama Canal, appears in another column, this page. Look it up. SCHOOL SUPPLY SPECIALS. Memo Notebooks, each, 25c, 20c, 15c, 10c and 5 Stenographers' Notebooks, each 6c and 5 University Notebooks, heavy backs, each 10 Students' Notebooks, each 5 Slatepencils, two dozen br Softstone Slatepencils, dozen 5 Wood-Covered Slatepencils, each .l Pen Points, dozen, 10c and 5 Blackboard Eraser, dustless felt, each 5 Inkstands, each, 50c, 35c, 25c and . ..12i Pocket Knives, each, $2.50, 25c, 20c, 15c to 10 Felt-Bound Slates, 7x11, each : 8 Chalk, 144 sticks in box, box 10 8c Ink Writing Tablets, special, each 5 Ink Tablets, each, 25c, 15c, 10c, 7c and 5p Journal Ruled Yellow Tablets, each lOd Composition Books, value 8c, special, each 5 Composition Books, each 10 Drawing Sets, value 25c, special 15 Drawing Sets, value 38c, special 25 Drawing Sets, value 50c, special , '. 30 Drawing Sets, value $1.00, special 60 Kindergarten Scissors, pair 25 Coin Purses, each, 25c, 15c, 12c and 10 Boys' Ingersoll Watches, each, $1.75, $1.50 and $1.00 Leather Watch Chains, each, 10c and v 5 School Sponges, 5c, 4c each, and two for . 5 Ruled Pencil Tablets, large size, each i 5 Our large Library Pencil Tablets, each . ; 5 China Tablets, each, 5c and 3? White Blotting Paper, large-size sheets, two for 5 Automatic Compass, value 15c, special 7p Bamboo Rulers, each '. 2 Brass-Edge Rulers, value 7c, special, each i 5 Colored Pencils, per box, 9c and 5 Colored Crayons, two boxes Ink and Pencil Erasers, each, 5c, 3c, two for 5c and x Round Pencil Boxes, each 2 Leather School Straps, each f Olds, Wortman & King's Fountain Pens, guaranteed, $1.00 value, special, each 75 Waterman Ideal Fountain Pens, each, $6.00 to $2.50 Pencil Holders, each, 5c and two for 5 Chamois Pen-Wiper and Desk Weight, each 19 In Undermuslin Section Second Floor Lingerie Salons. It's Underwear of more than usual re finement in trimming and treatment that makes, up our new Autumn lines. Not mere tawdriness that bears only eye in spection. Thoroughly well made. If Summer's supply has a worn and jaded look, the new showings make splendid opportunity for replenishment this week, and unusual values play a leading part in the show. TWO EXTRA MONDAY SPECIALS in the department. WOMEN'S $1.50 BLACK PETTICOATS, $1.19. . CHILDREN'S 60c LAWN APRONS 37. $1.50 BLACK PETTICOATS, $1.19. Ladies' Black Silk-Finished Petticoats, deep Spanish flounce with two clusters of three straps each and two ruffles; regular price $1.50; special price, each $1.19 50c AND 60c WHITE LAWN APRONS, 37c.-Children's White Lawn Aprons, in a large variety of styles, sizes 4 to 12 years; regular prices 50c to 60c; special, each 37 Another Big Silk Sale Black Taffetas Generously Reduced 3 Big Dress Goods Bargains Too 3 We have gathered for initial Autumnal showings what is un doubtedly the most comprehensive and attractive variety of su perior Silks and Dress Stuffs ever exploited by "any house west of Chicago. The chief markets of Europe and the United States have been culled with results sure to delight every woman who loves the rich and handsome in materials for gown, tailor-made or wrap. A representative collection, and the prices quoted in every instance add materially to the fascination of the occasion. EXTRA SPECIAL FOR THREE DAYS: Black Silk Sale for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Good, dependable Black Taffetas, makes and values as can only be found at this store in Oregon. Taffetas that for finish and durability our would-be competitors are unable to match at any price Our regular 85c grade, 19-inch, special 61 Our regular $1.00 grade, 21-inch, special.... ..v.t., ...... 72 Our regular $1.10 grade, 24-inch, special 79 Our regular $1.25 grade, 27-ihph, special 89 Our regular $1.25 grade, 36-inch, special 94 Our regular $1.50 grade, 36-inch, special $1.21 Three days only Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. THREE GREAT MONEY-SAVING SPECIALS IN NEW FALL DRESS STUFFS Regular $1.00 50-inch new Fall Suitings, special for three days 79 Regular $1.50 52-inch new Fall Suitings; special for three days . . . $1.13 Regular $1.75 54-inch new Fall Suitings, special for three days , $1.32 The above are beyond description regarding newness of style and excellent value; every street-color and pattern is in the as sortmentMonday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Women's Und'wear, Hosiery Values You Shouldn't Miss Knitwear Aisles, First Floor. WOMEN'S $1.00 MERODE UNDERWEAR, 85c Women's Fall weight White Merino Vests and Pants, Vests long and short sleeves, tights and French band pants to match. These garments are 50 per cent wool and fine, soft, light weight; regular $1.00 value; special, garment 85 WOMEN'S MERODE VESTS AND PANTS 50c Women's Merode Cotton Vests, Pants and Tights, light weight, Vests all styles, Pants knee and ankle lengths; very nice, soft underwear; special, gar ment 50 WOMEN'S SILK AND COTTON UNDER WEAR, $1.25. Women's Silk and Cotton Mixed medium weight white Vests and Pants; fine underwear for those who can not wear wool; splendid value at, gar ment $1.25 GREAT THREE DAYS SPECIALS. WOMEN'S 50c VESTS, 29c Women's white lisle, swiss ribbed, long sleeve Vests, excellent 50c value; special, each 29 WOMEN'S 50c BLACK HOSE, 35c Women's Black Cotton Hose with embroidered ankles, a large assortment of styles and shadings; regular 50c; special, pair 35 "MERODE' (jHand Finished) UiSinP.f? WRA t? Pall Suggests Flannels Domestic Aisles teem with them, just from the mills 1st floor. Our showings in these lines, also Cotton and Wash Goods, Linens, Waistings and everyday dress stuffs, that fill the big corner of the store devoted to "Domestics" is of unusual scope this season, due to peculiar trade conditions that have thrown into our hands some of the best values ever known, and this, too, in the face of prices for raw materials that are going kiting to the clouds on account of short crops in the producing regions. We culled the cream of the markets and present everything that's new and worthy. We mention an item or two: Flannelettes in fine cashmere finish and pretty Persian, scroll or floral designs and neat fancy stripes; plain colors, too, 10c, I2V2C, 15c and 18c yard. Wool Waistings Viyella Flannels, Flannelle Suede, Wool Jacquards, Roman Cloths, Scotch Waisting Flannels, Linen Warp Waistings, in an immense variety; selections are at their best; of course, early buyers skim the cream. Prices? Easy, 25 up yard. Danish Cloths, the best half-wool fabric ever woven, in a beautiful color line. Single width, 15 yd; double width, 25. Hundreds of styles in the generous choosing of Outing Flan nels for Fall; 6c to 12c yard.