EDITORIAL
and SOCIETY
SECTION THREE
Pages 1 to 12
Second Month-End Sale of
Needs for the Wee Rulers
of Your Homes at
VOL. XXYII. PORTLAND, OREGON, SUXJjAY LIORXIXG-. NOVEMBER 23, 1908. y- 471
BY WE1M
rLf
Wortman
The October sale was a tremendous success, hundreds of mothers attended and it brought our splendidly
equipped Infants Department to the notice of the Portland shoppers as a place where all of baby 's wants may
be supplied. "BAJBY WEEK" for November starts tomorrow, with larger stocks and better assortments.
OUR STOCK OF BABY GOODS INCLUDES-Stork Absorbent Diapers, Stork Waterproof Diapers, Stork Bibs, Baskets, Bon,
nets. Bootees, Blankets, Brushes, Buggies, Buggy Robes, Coats, Dresses. Pinning Blankets, Leggings, Sacqaes, Shawls, Rattles, Etc.
Special Reductions On Every Article in the Infants' Department
Infants' Slips
Infants' Slips, made -of fine
lawns and nainsook,
trimmed with lace and em
broidery; very attractive
styles; vals. to PI OQ
$2.25, special at OltLO
Values to $1.75, special. 89
Values to 85c, special.. 47
Infants' Skirts
Long Muslin ' Skirts, made
with band; plain, hems or
hemstitched; lace trimmed ;
values to $1.25, spe
cial, only. .........
Values to 65c, speciaL .38
Values to 35c, special . 17
68c
Short Skirts
Short Muslin Skirts for In
fants, with waist; - lace or
embroidery triihined; ages 6
mos. to" 3 years; $1.35
.values; .v.'.:' : . .'.'.
78C
Values to 85cy special. .48
Values to 50c, special. :39
Wrappers 68c
Made of outing flannel, pure
white or white with colored
trimming; also in
plain
hnhv bine or rink. Regular
$1.00 values, Baby PQn
Week price. 00U
Reg! 65c and 75c vals '. ,48
Reg. 35c .vals., special .'.23d
Infants' Shoes
35c
Soft-soled Shoes for Baby,
. , -. -i -i
in al tne regular cpiors;
sizes 0 to 3; 50c
values at
Infants' Long Outing
Flannel Skirts, with mus
lin band and plain hem;
vals. to 40c,. special . . 23
Coats yeVo $8. 75SuitsyLess
Portland's largest and best style store will be a busy p ace on Monday witne-
u ..v.s-f hnae throne s or oareatn-seenerM to if
Empire
7i - J
This .ale and we have provided liberally that we may supply their wants. The Coats are a
ia-lJhaleTbiht on t.rmsso favorable that we are enabled to sell them at One-TldOl-HairqOgularail
prices. Theyareymodxsh, garments n
Tffects or Paddock styles? also in halt-titting JMewmareis. rium qKi 7 C
rnnr, r fancv mixtures, superb coats tor all wear; values tu su., w V w
The Suits are in wonderfullv complete assortment, worth from $40.00 to $185.00 each Plain or fancy Mj
ine mius are in worn t-nu i loWl,,,-i,, trimmed. Some very desirable , three-piece i'iV
po itrs : in' u: 111 Miitur '"1L,,i' " " . - ....
suits are included in this
and all prices at .
$40.00 Suits
for only
s offer. The materials are broadcloth, fancy suitings, -etc.,, L.ESS
S26.60 g?SS!..S30.0D
$185.00 Suits' Ml) Q
for only .)IJJJ
Women's Net Waists $3.75
Very dainty and stylish Bodices, decorated -with
annliriu. lace and Grecian edges, in colored ef
fects- all sizes; regular $6.50 values, for
the special low price of only
::.S3.75
$55.00 Suits OQC CC
for anly.....gjOiDD
Fur Neck Pieces One-Half
Jaunty Bow Ties in blended mink, nat
ural squirrel, or Japanese mink; regular
$6.50, $7.50 and $8.50 values, Mon- 1 A
day at a reduction of just ' &
for
5c
Specials in Libbey Cut Glass
Have a piece of this famous ware on your Thanksgiving table. Hun
dreds of articles, and all reduced. Name etched on every piece. We
are exclusive Portland agents. Special prices on Carving Sets, Kitch
en Furnishings and Dinner Sets, in Semi-Porcelain, German and Havi
land China. , .
English Semi-Porcelain Dinner
Sets Neat border decorations, in
pink and green; full gold OP Afl
line; 50-piece sets, special. ODiHU
60-piece sets, special $8.50
100-piece sets, special. . .$12.60
English Semi-Porcelain Dinner
ware Extra . choice ; clover-leaf
design; full gold line; 50 pieces,
low price of only, per set $7.60
German China, in white and pold
effects; fancy shapes; CM ft ft ft
100-pc. sets, special.... 0 I UiZU
Haviland China Dinnerware
Small pink spray decoration and
pink flower with green, gold
traced handles and knobs; 60
piece set for the spe- PIC fl.fl
cial low price of.. g) I OiUU
Many other specials in Chinaware.
ummii&i "Sbs -your
HatSjSmart Models$2.98
A dashing bargain in this season's preferred Millinery modes. : A master stroke of mer
chahdisingThat will arouse all Portland to prompt buying and bring economists in swarms
to 6ur millinery department. Hats very similar in style and quality to the ones featured a
short time ago at $7.50 and $5.00. Hats that will long be remembered as the premier
mTllinery bargain in Portland's history. Large or small shapes; jauntily, tf O QO
tastefully trimmed; all the wanted colors. Values to $15.00, your choice at p mJ Q
DRESS HATS AT $16.50 AND UP, NOW SELLING AT . ... . . HALF PRICE
p f-fnte. Choice of our entire assortment of Pattern Hats; worth up to
voh tnfltprials! C nn
unrestricted choice Monday, and don't fail to take advantage, only.
Needfuls Front Notion Land
Dress Shield Pins,
holding in dress
shields, per set i . . .
Rogers & Gallet Toilet
Powder, 25c box, 1 C
special, only
Kent's Best English Hair Brushes
$2.75 and $3.00 values, for, Cft 1 ft
the low price of only, each.Ofci
Linen Bargains
For Milddy'.s Toilet Table
Basswood Plaques, for
burning ; round or
square, 25c values 19
Wire Coat Hangers
Nickel finish, special, 3
for only..- '...10
Playing Card Boxes,
hold two decks, 35e val
ues, for only 25
Side Combs; plain shell
color, 45c and JKn
50c values, only.
YOU MUST BUY
QUICKLY NOW
Thanksgiving is so near at hand that one must act promptly
to be prepared with new linens, and for these late shoppers
we present tempting oargams um ween.
Table Sets in Richardson s
. . Linens, cloth and one dozen
l . napkins to match, priced as
follows:
2x2 vards. $31.50 value, spe-
2x21. yards, $34.00 value,
for only $25.00
2x2V3 yards,; $36.00 value,
for low prke, only $28.00
212x212 yards, $40.00 value,
for low price, only $31.50
snAT?va CENTERPIECES, uoii-utja assu
TEA CLOTHS Hand-embroidered and hem
stitched; Richardson's linen, , at the . j
special reduction of. ......... 1
DINNER NAPKINS Extra weight, CO OC
prime flax, worth $3.25 dozen, - only. Oliv J
Handkerchiefs
Women's and Children's Handkerchiefs, in
all kinds and qualities; embroidered cor
ners, hemstitched embroidered,' embroid
ered scalloped edges,
cross-bar embroidered,
Armenian lace edges,
linen cambric, plain
linen and sheer kinds;
Initial harulkerc h i e f s,
from 5 to 25.00
Gloves $1.29
.SI .29
Women s Monarch Suede
Gloves. 2-clasp style, in tan.
jrray or mode;
$2 CO values
Allover
Laces
Another lot of Ycnise Allover
llaces, in cream, ecru or whito.
iood choice of pattern ail
quality, bnrcrainized as follows
Worth to $1.25, yd. -ISO
AVorth to $2.25. v1. 9S
Worth to $3.50 $1.48
AVorth to $4.50 S1.9S
Worth to $6.00 S2.48
Worth to $7.50 S2.9S
The Latest in Shoe Fads
Styles that are correct, prices that please, qualities that satisfy.
These are the three cardinal points that make our shoe business
grow. Large assortments of styles, widths and sizes; splendid
fitters who give careful attention to customers' needs. "Women's
shoes in many different colors. A decidedly popular fad for this
season s wear. , 011 aues inai inaicu me laie coior -ji
tones worn in gowns. Women's shoes with col
ored tops and fancy combinations; also with tan
calf tops, for short skirt wear; prices at
$3.00 and
'.$5,50
Gunmetal Shoes for $5.00
For gowns in the new taupe shade "Stylish shoes
of gunmetal calf, circle foxed, with medium-size
perforation, showing the top, which is of finest
quality corkscrew . cravenette. This is a water
proof material and will not spot. Boot style with
black silk worked eyelets; a handsome fff ft A
model at the low price of only, per pair.$wiUJ
ART DEPARTMENT
Bassinettes, the ' Art Depart
ment special for baby Oil ft ft
week; $6.00 values ..OHiUU
Doilies, in cluny lace, 5, 7 and
9-inch sizes; 40c to W
$2.00 values 3 1"SS
NEW VEILINGS 50c.
Russian Mefch Veilings in new
designs ; brown, black, gray or
black and white; priced at,
the yard, 50
and
SI, 00
Fine Wilton Rugs $36.50
A superb special in large carpetTsize Rugs, for all this
week. Size 9x2 feet; beautiful patterns, : fine assort
ment of colorings and designs; regular $44 00 C Cf
values, special, at the reraarkably.low-price.OuUiuU
And Some Very. Fine Ones, reg. $60 values, spl.$45.00
AXMTNSTER RUGS Size 9x12, sell regularly for Oft QC
more, rich and beautiful colors and patterns, special. .. vTiUu
WOOL SMYRNA RUGS Size 9x12, sell regularly at .
$22.50, special this week . .
Royal Wo rces te r Co rs e ts
We' can supply a Corset to suit any. purse and to fit any figure
that is, normal. Expert fitters give you" careful attention, and
with our superb stock,, it is no trouble to select a model perfectly
adapted to your fiprure.? The Royal Worcester grades are priced '
at $1.00 to $3.00; Bon 'Ton models -at $3.00 to ,'$10.00,
WOMEN'S MUSLIN DRAWERS, fin
ished with deep . flounce, ' hemstitched
:tucks or -nlain flounce, ; with clusters of
tucks. and embroidery edge; 50c
and 60c values, special.
COMBINATION SUITS, of fine quality
nainsook, trimmed with Valenciennes
Swiss embroidery." Corset cover
and drawers, or corset cover,
skirt and drawers, at $2.00 to.
CENTERPIECES ,
Tinted and stamped on brown
linen,- floral, ; conventional
Delsboe and Wallachian de
signs 24 and 27-inch sizes;
5pc to $1 vals, for 1 w
big reduction of . 3 J-eSS
boys' union Suits
With . pants-supporters at
tached; splendid combination
union suit and waist. Uastie
ribbed. Sizes 1 to
12, the suit, 70& to.
37c
S5.00
$15,00
$1,00
$6 Boas $2.39
Graceful Coque Feather
Boas, one and three
fourths yards long, in
all the -popular Fall
shades. Large,, fi fy
affairs, worth $5.00 and
$6.00 each, spe
cial, only.
New Belts Women's
elastic belts, fitted with
fancy buckles, in fine
assortment ; all the late
shades; priced
up from
:$2.39
50c
Ribbons 25c
5V2-m. Taffeta Silk Rib
bon, in navy, brown,
black, green, white, car
dinal, pink or light
blue; 35c values, OCp
special, per yard. Zub
Umbrellas 50c to $25.00 Ea.
Men's, women's and children's Umbrellas, in a very
complete assortment. Early gift-seekers should ee
what splendid suggestions are offered in this depart
ment. All our umbrellas are guaranteed to be per
fect, and we will replace any that are not just as
represented.
Children's Umbrellas at, each. . . .50$ to S 5.00
Women's UmbrelUs at, each... ..50 to 825.00
Men's Umbrellas at, each .. .75 to $25.00