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VOL. XXV,
PORTLAND, OREGON, SUXDAY JIORXIXG, SEPTEMBER 30, 1906.
NO. 39.
Olds, Wortman & King
' FIFTH, SIXTH AND WASHINGTON ,
PORTLAND'S GRE A
STORE
Olds, Wortman & King
"THE DIFFERENT STORE"
A Big Fair on a Square Facing Three of the City's Busiest Streets
A Page Story of the Store's Matchless MONDAY A TTRACTIONS:
PAGES 17 TO 32
The Modern Trend
of Storekeeping Is Toward
Betterment
i
The store of today aims at perfection and is
everlastingly discontented because of its non-attainment.
This store brings to its aid every
known help to upraise it to the lofty pinnacle it
strives for and comes nearer reaching it than
any other of Portland's good stores. It employs
an expert corps of buyers, skilled in the knowl
edge of every known merchandise, and sends them
to the farthest corners of the earth to gather
goods from the producers that we may save for
our patrons the costs of intermediate handling
and commissions. A permanent headquarters and
busy office is sustained in New York City, that
we may transact business direct with that me
tropolis and provide a depot for the store's buy
ers while iii the East. In addition to the' regular
force constantly employed there, the visitor will
bow find Mr. King, our silk and dress goods chief,
who is spending several weeks selecting fabrics
for wear of local femininity next season work
ing "ahead. Today Miss Bernard, buyer of wom
en's outer garments, and Mr. E. J. Oliver, buyer
of Hnens and -domestics,-leave this- city for the
Eastern markets. 'Tis Miss-Bernard's second trip
of the present, season; she goes on for the later
things and this is the only house on the Pacific
Coast that sends its garment-buyer twice a season
to market, the only Souse that can have the later
creations of Fashion's conjuring. The buyer. of
carpets, draperies and curtains, and the toy buyer
leaves in a few days for the far Eastern markets.
An army of buyers has just returned home and
thus.it goes. Many Portland folk have visited
our New York office. They have seen it and its
workings, and have formed their own impres
sions. Some of them have told us what their im
pressions are. First, a feeling of wonder that
what stay-at-homes simply look upon as. a big
money-making store is in reality a vast school of
fashion and household thrift. The idea of see
ing representatives of mills and factories all over
the world, fathered at one store's headquarters
offering their wares,, submitting to comparisons
with the goods of rival, concerns ; bartering, plan
ning doin? all in their power to add Olds, Wort
man & King to their clientele of customers. This
great business looks carefully after- its specialty
businesses, and sends a buyer to the" New York
office to look after each one. For wonieri's ear
ments and millinery two go, for each and so it
' goef; Da -you wonder this is the "STYLE
STORE"? Do you wonder we can save you
money-when we use every- means to save on the
buying end known to the most advanced modern
merchandizes ? Do you wonder this is a "DIF
FERENT STORE"!
Shoe Chat:
A Talk on "Classy" Footwear Found
in the Annex
Giving away shoe
secrets? 'Well, may
be. . But the shoe
man don't care. So
we'll answer' the
question asked us so
many times and tell
you how we succeed
ed in ' getting THE
BEST $4 SHOE ON
EARTH for WOM
EN. - We picked out
what we considered
the best shoes for $5
in the" United' States
improved 'em in at
least three respects,
made them as good
inwardly as they appeared outwardly, had them
made up on our own exclusive lasts to our own
specifications, and now we sell . 'em in all kinds
of smart leathers and a wide varietv of styles at
$4 a tair. Nothing elsewhere at $5 that's quite
so good. We'd like, you to see a few examples in
the store on Monday for instance:
By the way:' This store employs the only-expert
corps of shoe-fitters on the Coast.
WOMEN'S $5.00 SHOES 4.00.
Patent colt lace Shoes, hand-welt sole,- mat kid
top, made'over a new last that is perfect fit
ting, worth $5.00; special, pair, ...... .$4.00
WOMEN'S PATENT KID SHOES.
Patent kid ten-button Dress Shoes, plain toe,
made on a new, stylish last, hand-turn sole,
bevel edge, . high arch, Cuban heel, mat , kid
top, at, pair $4.00
WOMEN'S "GLORIA" SHOES.
Pingree's "Gloria" Shoes for women in all leath
ers and styles, at one price only, pair. .$3.50
Got to Go! Gloves:
First Floor
LADIES' $1.75 to $2.25 SILK GLOVES for $1.25
Choose anv of our long silk or silk mesh Gloves.
all best $1.75 and $2.25 values, at the special
. sale price of Sj51.25
The Woman With $5 to Pay
for a Handbag
Gets a RARE Bargain Monday Read:
Annex Leather Goods Shop 1st Floor."
WOMEN'S LEATHER HANDBAGS WORTH
TO $13.50 FOR $5.00.
Monday we will plae on sale a number of high
grade leather Handbags, slightly soiled from
handling made of finest seal, walrus, sea lion,
alligator, calf and Morocco leathers; several
colors to select from ; values to $13.50 : spe
cial at $5.00
Good News of
Matchless Values to Interest
Silk-Buyers
"The Silk Store" Annex, 5th St., 1st Floor.
Portland's greatest silk store offers for three days 2500
yards 19-inch all. pure silk Standard Black Taffeta the
dependable kkid. Sold elsewhere at S5c per yard, but
our regular 75c grade
Special for 3 Days 59c Yard
2400 yards 24-inch all pure Silk Black Crepe de Chine
very heavy quality and rich color; regular $1.25 quality.
Special for three days only, yard -82
4600 yards of Novelty Suit Silks, all in dark colors, in
checks, plaids, broches, etc., all the following colors to
choose from: Browns, reds, greens,' navys and resedas,
for suits, waists and trimmings these cannot be excelled,
regular $1.25 grade special only, yard..... 760
Plant-Potting Season
at Hand, and
"Here's a Special Sale of '
Jardinieres and
Flower Pots
Third Floor. :
Glazed Jardinieres in assorted
colors and mottles:
S-inch Jardinieres, our 20c val
ue, special at 15c.
6-inch Jardinieres, our 30c value,
special a t 20c.
7V2-inch Jardinieres, our 35c
value, special at 27c.
9-inch Jardinieres, our 60c value,
special at 45c.
Solid Green Matt Jardinieres
with feet ; very plain and neat :
6-inch size, our 75c ' value, spe
cial at 55C.
, 7-inch size, our $1.00 value, spe
cial at 75c.
8-inch size, our $1.25 value, spe
cial at 95c. .
Louwelsa Hand-Painted Jardi
nieres, dark rich brown with green
shadings:
S-incb size,
our " 60c value,
special at 45c
71,2-inch size, our $1.00 value,
special at 75c.
S-inch size, our
special at 95c.
PAo-inch size, our
special at $1.15.
Umbrella Stands,
zlazed, in assorted
$1.25 value,
$1.50 value,
'v.
mottled and
colors. 1 Our
Knit
$2.75 value, special at $2.15.
Items of Interest in
Jewelry' News
Annex First Floor.
35c Beauty Pins 23c Pretty
gold-filled Beauty Pins, dainty
small size, in plain finished gold
with best spring' wire pins and
catches; regular value 35c; special,
pair, 23c. .
Pretty new imported Brooch
at 45c. "
65c Photo Frames 45c An as
sortment of pretty French gold,
plate Photo Frames, oval . and
souare shapes, with removable eas
el backs;' a fine selection to choose
from; regular value 65c; special,
at, 45c.
New line of Scarf Pins at 35c to
$3.00.
25c Collar Buttons 15c An as
sortment of high-grade solid gold
stiffened Collar Buttons ; will stand
hard wear and usage ; we guarantee
them against breakage or discolor
ing. Reg. value 25c; special, 15c
Ingersoll - Watches, new models,
stem-wind and set, at $1.00.
35c Turquoise Bead Neck Chains
19c Turquoise Bead Neck Chains,
graduated sizes, evenly strung,
good catch ; regular value 35c ; spe
cial, 19c.
We Want Women With $35 to Spend
for a New Fall Suit
To See a Special Line Told of Here and
$28
SELLING AT
Grand Salons
There s real readiness reigning here in the Suit Salons. The complete preparation embraces the top notch
of style in tailored suits, in prices ranging up from $12.50 to the patrician beauties and aristocratic sartorial
nabobs at and around the $225 price mark. Each suit the best ever and best possible at its respective price.
Tf you don't catch a glimpse of a particular style of sjit you have in mind, ask for it.. There isn't a doubt
of it's being here if 'tis correct. While the largest floor space ever' allowed by any Portland store is
given over to selling and showing of women's apparel there are casefuls of suits and .wraps we. have to
crowd out of view too great a variety for attempted description. Inexpensive exelusiveness indeed when
vou realize that numbers of suits will not be duplicated in styles even those at the most modest prices. We
ask your inspection this week particularly of the leading line of FURS in the city; in neckpieces, muffs and
sets at the lowest prices for equal qualities on the Coast.
RIDING SUITS AND SKIRTS only complete stocks in Portland. We've digressed a bit from the Suit
story, and now switch the reader back to tell of a line of
Smart, Handsome, New, Tailored
Suits at $28.50, Whose Prototypes Are
Selling Elsewhere at $35
They're "built" on the smart "Prince Chap" models, correct 36-inch coat lengths, ex
pertly tailored by skilled artists, very newest fancy woolens, in mannish effects, em
bracing stunning plaids, neat checks and effective indeterminate plaided figures: In
black, black and white mixtures, brown, gray and blue mixed shadings, backs of coats
half-fitted and fronts double-breasted. Every coat full taffeta-lined and with velvet
or self collars. . Skirts in plaited styles. One line of black cheviot suits are included
in the 45-inch coat lengths. ' Suits splendidly tailored on handsome lines, in the latest
popular masculine effects. These suits sell at neighboring stores for $35 and they're
well worth the money. Yon 'II find a generous choosing here tomorrow d OO Cf
on a special rack that bears a price card reading, "Choice for. ....... . v0OU
Our regular price while they last.
$7.50 and $8.50 Walking Skirts at $4.98
We place on 'sale Monday a special offering of new, stylish Walking Skirts in blue,
gray, brown, black, and gray mixtures, trim and trig round lengths,. plaited and paneled
styles, trimmed neatly with buttons. Shades running the gamut dark to light. Ma
terials are sturdy homespuns and smart mannish woolens. Some are in circular styles,
trimmed in folds. The best regular $7.50 and $S.50 skirts shown by any Of
. house in town. In a special sale Monday at... tpt.ZJO
Special Savings for Men:
in the 4Haberdaherie 1st Flo6f, Annex.
The best and the newest-things for men's -wear
known among' leading . metropolitan '
furnishers and all up to the standard of
Olds, Wortman & King ethics. The swell
est arrivals for Fall are here : Many men
hare become regular patrons, and depend
upon this "Man's Store" of ours the year
. thru. Many tell us how well they are
pleased. We try .hard to please all will
vou try us? Just now most men change to
Winter weights of Underwear and Hosiery, .
when the weather gets the October chill ;
we re ready and with some special values
for Monday. Examples:
: MEN'S 20c HOSIERY 12V2c.
A line of men's fancy cotton Hose, in tan
and black effects; regular value 20c; spe
cial, pair . . . . . ; . , 12V2C
MEN'S $1.25 UNDERWEAR 79c -
New Fall weight merino Underwear, in cam
elshair color, not all sizes; regular value
$1.25; special to close, garoient .79
MEN'S $1.00 GOLF SHIRTS 77c.
'Men's Golf Shirts, heavy Fall weight, newest patterns; regular value
$1.00; special 77
MEN'S 20c HANDKERCHIEFS 10c.
A line of men 's pure Linen Handkerchiefs, 4 'and V2-inch hems ; regular
. value 20c, special .... 100
Opening October Sale
of Women's
Underwear and Hosiery
First Floor Shops. - '
The Fall season's selling of Knit Underwear and
Hosiery for women and children, which starts in
real earnest tomorrow, promises to be the biggest
and most successful of any ever experienced in the
store 's history. By great good fortune' several lots
have come to us from leading mills, thus early in
the season, at under-prices. We're pleased to share
such luck with you tomorrow :
Women's $1.75 Union Suits $1.39 White and sil
ver gray cashmere ribbed Union Suits, medium
weight; regular value $1.75;' special, $1.39.
Women's $1.00 Vests or Pants 73c Silver gray
aierino Vests or Pants, good Winter -weight; regular
value $1.00; special, each, 73c
Women's 85c Vests 55c-'-White wool plaited Yests,
regular value 85c ; special, 55c. . . . H , '
Women's $1.00 Union' Suits 75c White cotton-fleece-lined
Union Suits, regular value $1.00; spe
cial, 75c ,
Inordinary Hosiery Bargains :
Women's 20c Hosiery 15c Black fleece-lined. Cotton Hose; regular
value 20c; special, pair,15c '
Women's 25c Hosiery 18c Black Cotton Hose,' double -sole, seamless;
regular value 25c; special, pair, 18c. t ',
Children's 25c and 30c Hosiery 19c Children V Black-Cotton-Hose,
fine ribbed, values at 25o and 30c, special, pair, 19c." , --
,50 TOMORROW
Second Floor.
Afore Remarkable
Special Values for Our.
Dress Goods
Patrons
5th-St. Annex, First Floor.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Imported Worsted Tailor Suit
ing for strictly Tailored Suits
all street colors. Imported French
Novelty Plaid Suitings in the tar
tan and ombre colorings imported
Gray Suiting in peat tailored ef
fects these down-to-date fabrics
at special prices for three days
only .
Regular $2.50 grade, special only
$1.97 yard.
Regular $2.00 grade, special only
$1.64 yard.
Regular $1.75 grade, special only
$1.43 yard.
Black Dress Goods ' Shop :
Important three-day' sale on
black Broadcloth of imported and
American makes, every yard of
these goods is warranted all wool
and fast color
Regular $3.00 grade, special for
' $2.69 yard.
Regular $2.50 grade, special for
$2.23 yard.
Regular $2.00 grade, special for1
$1.73 yard.
Rewards Given
"Notion" Buyers . Tomorrow in
Small Wares Shops 1st Floor.
The rewards of many-little sav-'
ings on the host of big bargains in
small needs found in Toilet Sup
plies, Stationery, Notion and
' Dressmaking Findings a lively
list of specials for Monday.
20c Swan's Down" Powder Puffs,
.. special 15c.
50c White Bristol Leather Shav
ing Brush, special 35c.
65c extra quality gray bristle
Cloth Brushes, special 45c
15c Bottle Florida Water, spe
cial 10c
15c Bar White Castile Soap, spe
cial 10c.
25c Package Bicycle Playing
Cards, special 18c.
25c Box Kurd's fine cloth finish
' Writing Paper, special 19c.
65c Box of 100 Poker Chips, spe
cial 40c
8c Pencil Boxes, for school, with
lock and key, special 5c.
Sc Ball Colored Twine, spec. 5c.
Just - arrived, new lot of Skirt
Markers at 75c
10c card of two dozen Ball and
Socket Snap Fasteners, 6peciaJ 6c.
10c Safety, Pin Books, special 7c
25c Plain Shell Side Combs, spe
cial 17c.
White Basting Cotton, No.. 40
and 50, special, 3 spools 5c.
3 pairs best black Tubular Shoe
Laces, special 5c.
Gowning Accessories:
'A Directory to Beautiful Trimmings
for Enhancement of Effectiveness
in Feminine Garb.
Lace and Embroidery Shops 1st Floor.
The tendency of Autumn and Wiater styles is
to a more lavish use of trimmings lace of the
Irish stitch and braids and embroideries that
show color hand-done embroidery being best.
The keynote is ' harmony and becomingness.
Lace is ever present. We present a few para-
graphs that suggest what's to use and what's to
pay. ' The assortments allow generous choosing:
TRIMMING BRAIDS
Plain Military Braids in all widths and colors;
also black and white, are in great demand. Prices
the yard, from 2c to 50c.
' Persian Trimmings for vestings in tailor suits,
in one-sided effects and edges; in all wanted fash
ionable colors li-inch to IV2 inches in width.
Prices the yard, 15c to $1.50.
All Silk Braids in fancy weaves, in black, white
and colors, lVo to 134" inches wide. Prices, the.
yard, from 12y2c to $1.00.
Handsome Festoon Gimps for trimming
sleeves. In 'all colors,, 3-rach and wider. Price,
the yard, up from 12Vc.
Fancy Silk Gimps and Braids for trimming
baby coats. These braids will stand washing.
Price, the yard, up from 10c.
Beautiful Colored Appliques in entirely new
designs; dainty shadings, combined with fine Ve
nise lace and beaded trimmings. Make handsome
finish for opera wraps and evening dresses. Prices,
the yard from 75c to $10.00.
LACES
. Almost every lace factory in the world is rep
resented in the store's Lace Shops.
Handsome Princess Laces complete sets to
match ; these closely resemble the real lace, but
cost only. a fraction of their price.
Festoons and Galloons in cream, white and
ecru ; from 14-inch to the very wide. Prices, the
yard, 50c up tp $10.00.
Real Cluny Laces are in great demand this sea
son. We show these in black silk, and in linen
shades and white, in real linen- From Vinch in
width to the very. wide bands and allovers.
In Narrow Laces we show great varietv new
seis in Maltese laces, Valenciennes and 'Mechlin.
Prices up from 25c the dozen and 35c the yard.
A Surpassing Exposition of
$5 to $10 Hats
Invites the Visitor to Milliner yys Salons:
Annex Second Floor.
This great "Style Store" invites its public to
come tomorrow and feast the eyes on the biggest
and most fascinating showing of charming mil-
. lin.ery creations ever on expose before a local
audience. Famous for years for their magnifi-
cent combination of millinery art, noveltv and
, beauty, with commercial common sense and mod
erate prices, 1 the present showing will easily
eclipse anything heretofore displayed. Descrip
tion is impossible the hats are both too numer
ous and too beautiful for fitting description in
cold black type. ' We can but open the vista of
values and give you a glimpse of the modest prices
placed upon hats of such " surpassing style as
you'd nicture in your' most exalted moments of
imagination. . It matters not whether you come
prepared to pay $50, $75 or, $100, or whether a
lonely dollar reposes in your purse, the same-at-tention
is yours, 'and-the same comparative value.
The stocks are especially "strong", on hats at
$5.to$10. . ;
Fall Novelties in Fabrics ,
for Frocks and Lounging Robes
Domestic Section First Floor.
New line Novelty Waistings, 36 inches wide,
new colorines, at; yard, 65c.
. New Bear Cloths in cream, cardinal and ciel, 50
inches wide, at,. yard, $3.00. -
Wool Moreens, best quality, in brown, navy and
black, at, yard, 75c.
Best quality . all-wool Tricotines, in all the
wanted shades, at, yard. 30c.
New Bath and Lounging Robe Cloth, in fancy
effects, at 25c to 40c yard.
A Tempting Trio of Ribbon
' Suggestions :
First Floor Shops.
Handsome New Plaid Ribbons, in all the pret
tiest combinations of colors. Prices, the yard,
25c to $1.90. .
New Persian Ribbons, from 2Y2 inches to 7
inches wide. Prices, the yard, 35c to $3.00.
New Taffeta Ribbons, in all widths and wanted
colors. Priced at, the yard, from 6c .to 50c.
New Velvet Ribbons in all widths; in black,
white and all colors. Price, the yard, 6c to 50c.