EDITORIAL
and SOCIETY
SECTION THREE
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VOL. XXVII. -PORTLAND. PRECOX, SUNDAY LIORyiXGyyOVEJIBER 29, 1908. v XO.48
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Special
IRON FIRE ENGINES, 6U-
noh size, nicely painted, two
horses, sell regularly
at e, special at. . . .
18c
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SPECIAL
UNDRESSED DOLLS,
'JO inches long, jointed,
sleeping eyes, sewed wig,
regular $1.35 val
ues, special only
98 c
SPECIAL
DRESSED DOLLS, 13
inch size, sleeping eyes,
fancy bonnet and lace
dress, assorted colors.
75c value, special
sale price, each
58c
Children's Hose
"Mendless" ribbed
eotton hose Mr boys
and girls; medium or heavy ribbed cotton; the kind
that give perfect satisfaction and 25c
enr: per pair
The dolls and toys make their bow and beckon in
the throngs of Christmas gift seekers. For with
us all, 'tis the children and gifts for the children
that do the most to make the spirit of Christmas that spirit of joy and generous
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desire to give, so typical of the holiday season. Our mammoth toy section will oe
TOYLAND
Santa Claus' Headquarters this year, as usual, and right well equipped to carry out his
demands on us for the newest and the best. We've dolls from the best factory-by the
hundreddolls with long lashes and sleeping eyes, dollies with dark, light or auburn
hair.
hi nettie. bodies or all of celluloid. Dolls as low as
Wa US ft v " - i. i II
FOR THE BOYS, there are mechani-
one cent and as high twenty-five dollars.
cal toys, rocking-horses, tool chests, Irish Mails, every , ifS
thing for exercise or amusement. Toyland, Third Floor .
Women's "ft? Shoes
We have just received a large shipment of this very modish
footwear, and included are many pairs of the new taupe
shade. To be correct, your shoe tops should match your
gown in shade. Tops are of suede or cloth. Colors are
royal blue, navy blue, tan, gray, green PC (1(1 CO (1(1
and taupe. The pair, special $ditU OOiUU
WOMEN'S SHOES 12 of our very best styles in $3.50 and
$4.00 Shoos, in all leathers and modeli, light or CO 1 Q
heavy soles, lace or button, special 00i I J
Cushion Tops
Special Prices
Stamped on white linen, ready to
work, attractive designs, regular
prices. 75c, 25c and 15c, special
prices. . ....50S 15.end 10
Glove. Tie and Handkerchief
Cases, to work, assorted patterns,
extra good val. 25S 30S 40
Fluffy Ruffle Laundry Bags, in
various patterns, reg. price QQp
65c each, special only Owll
Embroidery Lessons Free Every
Afternoon from 2:30 to. 5 o'clock.
Sleeping Garments
The "Herbert," a child's sleeper
that fills a long-felt want. lias
coat and two pair of drawers,
with feet. Neck and sleeves are
finished with embroidery. Sizes
6 months to two years,
On special sale at
Children's Dresses
Our entire line, in plain or
fancy wool materials, sizes
2 to" 12 years, regular val-
Tm Half Price
WOMEN'S WOOL SHAWLS, in
navv. black or whit, circular or
square style, regular val
ues to $1.75, special only
...89c
Bathrobe Materials
FINE IMPORTED TERRY CLOTHS, for making men's
bath and lounging robes, plain or fancy patterns,' in very
artistic. effects and pleasing. color tones. Four , qualities.
$2.50 grade, special. .$1.90 $2.00 grade, special. .$1.65
$2.25 grade, special. .$1.75 $1.75 grade, special. .$1.45
BEAR CLOTH, for making baby coats, fine cold-weather
garments ; comes in gray, .brown, red or black ;, reg- m-f qq
ular $3.00 quality, on special sale at this low price. . 1 1 JO
Pyrography Sets, Wood
To Burn Special Prices
BASSWOOD BOXES FOR BURNING Gloves, Handker- 1 Cp
chiefs, etc.; regular price 20c each,special, each . . ...... I WU
PYROGRAPHY OUTFITS Complete, with bulb, needle, etc.;
do good work; splendid quality, regular $4.00 set, at the C 0 Q fl
exceptionally low price' of only, per set. OLi u U
GILT FRAMES For photos
and pictures; 7j4x9y2; QRp
special only. . ... . ... . . . . . .. dull
SOUVENIR BOOKS-Of Port
land and the Columbia Efln
River; fine photos, $1 val... JUu
SCRAP ALBUMS For chil
dren; fancy decorated, 35c 1Qp
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HAND MIRRORS For burn
ing, fitted With heavy bev- AQp
el glass, 65c value ..... ... . Tu U
HOLIDAY STATIONERY In
pretty, fancy boxes, very OCp
neat; the package . .'. Z,uw
INK STANDS With black or
cherry base and 3; glass MQn
ink-wells; 75c value tuu
PERFUMES, in fancy basket packages,
assortment of odors, 25c value, 1 Qn
on special sale at this low price. . I Ob
TOST CARD ALBUMS, 300 cards, dec
orated covers, 35c value, now QCp
bargainized at this low price 4.JU
EBONY MANICURE SET, 5 pieces,
large buffer and file, $2.00
value," on speciajl sale at, set. .
HAT PINS, with crystal, jade or
jet tops, worth to 35c each, now.
GARTER ELASTIC, fancy silk, OEp
ruffled, worth 45c the yard, spl. d Jb
$1.39
15c
values, special . .
MILITARY HAIR BRUSHES, with
real ebony backs and good quality bris
tles, large size, worth $4.00 Oft Q0
the pair, now on sale at, pair. .gZi JU
WASTE PAPER BASKETS, floral de
signs, fold up flat, special 101 An
sale crice. each .....IZ'U
FANCY PIN CUSHIONS, 15c
values, now on special sale at.
PATENT STOCKING DARNERS,
with spring to hold stocking, "7n
10n "value, on special sale at.. Ill
CARVED HAIR BARRETTES,
to hold the stray locks, 50c val..
10c
.250
S1.25
200 Suits Worth From
$32.50 $38.50 AT $21.65
Decidedly handsome and stylish models and "made
of the best sorts of materials. Most of them are in
plain tailored styles, but some are very effectively
trimmed with braids, buttons, etc. The fabrics used
are cheviots, in plain or fancy mixtures, wide wales,
herringbones and broadcloths. There is a wide as
sortment of colors and plenty of sizes. Depend
upon it, this is Portland's best suit offer for Mon
day; come here and save liberally. ty y p
Worth $32.50. to $38.50, special tplm OO
Rich and Handsome Furs
Portland's largest and best style store leads as usual in the
assortment, values and quality of furs. Select one for a Christ
mas gift and the recipient will praise your good taste, as well
as your good judgment iu buying here. ' Superb assortment
of mink pieces and small neck scarfs. ' .-
Kerchiefs
Visit oar Handkerchief Depart
ment, look over our immense as
sortment for women and chil
dren. 'Tis a revelation and ed
ucation, even if you do not wish
to Ifuy, and 'tis a central source
of suggestion as to what to give,'
whether your gift will be inex
pensive or not. We have hand
kerchiefs of all sorts, hem-
tifrhrtt. laf. embroidered.
plain hemstitched and of linen,
lawn, cambric, etc.
They are
nbric, etc. r T 1
priced atOC Up
NEW RUCHINGS Arriving daily. "Wide or medium width,
priced from 25c to $1.50 the yard. The largest assortment in the
Northwest to select from. '
$4 Kid Gloves $1.48
Aii astounding special in women's glace
kid (i loves; 8 12 and 16-button lengths,
all shades and all sizes; regular prices up
to $4.00 the pair. Special price 01 M Q
Momlav. onlw per pair 01 ITU
WOMEN'S CAPE GLOVES Proper
shade of tan for street wear; 12 or 16"
button length: $3.50 and $4.00 CM
values, special, per pair, only. . 0 I ITU
REG. $3.50 SILK HOSE $2.48
WOMEN'S BLACK SILK HOSE Decorated with
colored embroidery, best quality silk, handsome
designs: regular price $3.50 the pair, at Pfl
the special low price of only, per pair...0fci "0
Umbrellas $2.48
Women's Silk and Lisle Taf
feta Umbrellas with tape edge ;
absolutely rain-proof and fast
black, with Princess handles.
The handles are very, artistic
affairs in sterling silver . and
pearl, combined. They are
regular $4.50 val- Q
ues ; special only. . . . . yZlHO
Automobile Veils, in the new
shades; 36 inches wide and. 3
yards long ; plain" colors and
ombre shades; regular $6.50
and $7.50 values; . OM IQ
special sale price,. . . . . V T t0
Valenciennes Laces, for fancy
work; edges or insertions, 2
to 12 inches wide; worth up
to $1.50 the dozen IDn'
yards, special price. ...... Hull
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vm mm 8 1
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All Street Coats $25 Up
Reduced One-Fourth
This applies to every Street Coat in our immense
stock that sells regularly at $25 or more. Hurry in
now and pick out one of the beauties that you've
admired and wished to possess. If it was priced at
$25 or more you can have it for One-Fourth Less
now. Mind you, this does AQ7 apply to Opera
Coats, but all street coats in the house are included.
The materials are silk, satin, velvet, broadcloth and
fancy wool mixtures. Regular vat- I OCQ
ues from $25 to $100, choice for JLrCOO
Women's Underwear 29c
Women 's , " Merode ' ' Corset
Covers, . in sizes 2, 3 and 4,
made of fine quality ribbed
cotton, high or - low neck,
short or no sleeves, 60c QQp
values, special price. . : . .ZuU
Plumes lh Less
All grades and colors, includ
ing . black and white. Our
Plumes are of the very best
quality, . the, sort handled ex
clusively bv the -better shops.
Regular priees $5.00 to $33.00,
5LbiL''-V-: -1A Less
'4 A II Novelties Less
4 liV-IiMiWfV I Ospreys, : aigrettes, Paradise
fiL5 V ii7T l " fancJ' Pieces,; birds, wings,
V W fancy teatner : Danas, quins,
4 ' large or small flowers, and a
3 ' J? large variety of the most ar
tistic hat trimmings; our en
tire line specially priced for
Mondayat a re- f
duciion of......V3 Less
Women's "Merode"- Corset
Covers, in silk and cotton,
high or low neck, 16ng or short
sleeved, sizes 2, 3 and 4, regu
lar $1.00 values, on ARh
special sale at .40 U
Watch ANDj
JEWELRY
Repairing D here
Manufacturing and repairing
done by an expert. Expert en
graving, all kinds , of stones, cut
or mounted. Money back if work
is not satisfactory.
Cleaning. $1; Crystals, 15 J
-Jewels, 75T to $1; Springy
75 to $1. Try us in this lin i
an
$2.25 Corsets 9
Boyal Worcester Corsets, in
broken lines, but good, up-to-date
models, in long, medium or short
styles, made of batiste or coutil,
regular values to $2.25 ; QQp
special sale price only . . .... UUU
Tape Girdles, Royal Worcester
make, white or colors, OOp
broken sizes, 50c values ZuU
NIGHTGOWNS, women's muslin
gowns, high neck style, with full
length sleeve, Hubbard style, with
yoke of tucks or.embroid- Qpp
ery; regular $1.50 values. . . jOll
Smoking Jackets
Don't puzzle as to what you'
will give him. If he has not a
house coat, buy' him one and
the problem is solved. ' Nothing
could be more suggestive of
cozy comfort, nothing is more .
suitable for an Xmas gift. You
will be kindly remembered
every time he wears it and it is
something that a man wears
only at his leisure moments
something that he seldom buys
himself. We have one of the
largest assortments in the
Northwest and prices are de
cidedly low.'
Men's Fancy Suspenders, Fancy Hosiery. Neckwear, Handker
chiefs, Jewelry. Remember, we will lay aside a hbuse coat or bath
robe on a small payment, you can take it any time before Xmas.
Reading Lamps Make Excellent Christ
A gas or electric Reading Lamp would make a most accept
able and useful Christmas gift. Select one now and make
a small payment we will lay it aside until you are ready
for it. Choose early and you will have a magnificent assortment.
ELECTRIC BEADING LAMPS In mission finish, with 12
inch square shade ; specially priced at the excep- QC
tionally low price of only,.' each. -0 Ji U J
ELECTRIC READING LAMP With brass stand 17 inches
high, with 10-inch .square shade; green or opal, with OA Pfl
fringe, at the exceptionally low special price of only.OH'DU
Same as above, 20 inches high, with 12-inch square Pt Art
shade, at the low price of only, special. . . ..... ... .0 Ji4U
GAS READING LAMPS Complete with burner, mantel,
tube and shade ; extra special prices this week. Gas M A fl
Lamps, with white shade, special. .OZiHU
Gas Lamps with fancy shade. $2.80
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Gas Lamp' with fancy snade. k ..... .
Gas Lamp with fancy shade. .". .$7.75
Gas Lamp with fancy, shade . ... ................... $9.00
Gas Lamp with fancy shade. . . ................ . .$12.25
Our entire line.' containing hundreds of stands and shades,
all specially priced this. week.': " - 1 ' . :
Andirons and fire sets special.
Black Andirons, special, per set . . . . . .$1.50
Black Andirons, special per set.'.. ..... $2.00
Underwear Bargains
MISSES' UNION SUITS Fleece-lined,
elastic ribbed, ecru color, all sizes, 2 J Op
to 9, regular 65c valuespecial only. tOu
BOYS' UNION SUITS Merode make,
sizes 22, 24 and 26; regular values CQp
up to $1.40 the suit, special'only. . . Oull
Women 9sVes ts, Pan ts
They are regular 75c values; white elastic
ribbed, fleece-lined, extra quality CQp
cotton. Sizes 4, 5 and 6, special. JUU
Sizes 7, 8 and 9, 85c values,' at the 07 n
exceptionally low price only, pair. Of u