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SECTION THREE
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EDITORIAL
and SOCIETY
VOL. XXVII.
PORTLAND, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 13, 1908.
NO. 50.
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GLOVE OR MERCHANDISE ORDERS FOR ANY AMOUNT-GOOD AT ANY TIME
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Toyland Happiest Place in Portland
Parisian Jewelry
IMPORTED DIRECT BY US Selected
by Our Own Representative for You A
Superb Assortment of Artistic Designs
Toys and Dolls
"The Best Christmas Store in Portland" is the unanimous verdict of throngs of
shoppers who look to our store as the logical supply center for holiday needs. We
store goods free of charge and make delivery at any time you wish. Shop early now,
r early in the day and early in the week, twill give you better assortments and better
service 'Twill make it easier on our clerks and store force Once more, Shop Early
Children Love
"Bring in the children Let them see and talk with the live Santa Clous in our fourth
floor toy department. Let them show you what toys they want for Christmas and you'll
be pleased and surprised to see how little they cost here. Here are instances of savings:
CHILDREN'S ADJUSTABLE DESK
Blackboards with nicely finished oak
frame and 3 feet of draw
ing copy, $1.50 value, special
BLUE AND WHITE ENAMEL KITCHEN
SETS Very neat; 13c values, at low price of,
BUCK SAW AND HARDWOOD SAW BUCK
Stron? and durable; 50c -value, for only,
SAVINGS BANK With combination lock ; MQn
regular 65c value, at the special low price of. "Uu
MECHANICAL TRAINS With locomotive and ten
der, baggage-car and two coaches and 10 0i QC
feet of track; worth $2.75 awnplete, special. 0 I w J
$1.15
10c
35c
DOLL TRUNKS For the neat little
miss to keep her dollies' wardrobe in,
sizes 4x6x10 inches, worth 35c
each, a great Christmas special-
CHILDREN'S SHOO-FLY 36 inches long, 18
inches high and 18 inches wide; nicely paint- QCp
ed. with cushion seat: $1.25 value, special. . . Ouu
CHILD'S SADIRONS With detachable handle,
complete, with stand; loc value; special, for
the exceptionally low price of only, each..
TOY COOK STOVES Size 7x9M;xl2; beautifully
ornamented; complete with cooking uten- QQ Pr
sils; $4.50 value, for low price of only, each.OwiUJ
25c
11c
Chinaware 5c 10c 15c 25c 35c and 50c
These special bargain tables of artistic Chinaware furnish a welcome opportunity to buy and choose easily.
Displayed so that you may select at ypur leisure from an immense assortment of the most-wanted articles
in chinaware. Priced at 5 to 50 each; select your presents from these tables and save largely.
Gas and Electric Lamps make very
attractive and appropriate Christ
mast gifts. Our entire stock on
sale at specially reduced prices
Electric Lamps With square base
and 12-inch square shade; PQ QC
22 inches high; special at.$Jiwu
Cut Glass Water Set With 2-qt.
pitcher and 6 tumblers; Plfl Hfl
special price, only OIUiUU
Fancy Decorated China Mayon
naise Bowls and Stands, Pi Mft
$1.75 values, for low price. 0 1 I iU
Cake Plates, 25c values 20
Cake Plates, 50c values.... 40
Salad Bowls, worth 25c, at. .20
Salad Bowls, worth 50c, at. .40J
Salad Bowls, worth $2, at $1.60
Spoon Trays, 25c value, at..20
Spoon Trays, worth 45c, at. .35
Sugars and Creamers,25c val. 20
Sugars and Creamers, 04 on
$2.00 value, for only. . . . .Q I lOU
Chocolate' Sets 7 pieces, regular
ly worth $5.00, at the spe- OA tin
cial low price of only. .. .yf lUU
Chocolate Sets, regularly (M ir
worth $1.75, special, only.0li"u
Salad Sets R e g u 1 arjy QO An
worth $3.00, special, only$Zi4U
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Mammoth Sale !nthe Style Salons
Eight lines are reduced with no uncertain hand for your pleasure and
profit right at a time when Christmas makes you want to stretch every
dollar to the utmost of its buying power. All suitable as Xmas gifts.
ALL COSTUMES and house dresses with
out reserve, choice of our enormous stock,
regularly $20.00 to $250, 1 W
on sale for Christmas at Ht1 JGSS
ALL STREET COATS That sell regularly j
at $25.00 and above, are now reduced t
ONE LOT FURS Natural or blended ; squirrel, Per
sian lamb, etc. ; sets and neckpieces; i n
7 M. I
ALL FANCY WAISTS in our entire
stock, that sell regularly at $12.50 and
up are offered during
this Christmas sale at
ess
SILK PETTICOATS In large assortment of colors;
values in the lot to $15.00; jour choice at Or Qg
the exceptionally low price of only, each.OuiwO
100 SWEATERS In navy, brown, red or
white; regular $3.50 values, special at only
$2.69
offered at the great reduction of,
WOMEN'S FANCY TAILORED SUITS A lot containing about 250 very beautiful and
tA' . st.vlisli trarnipnts. in finpst. hrnnrlrdnths nnrl fnnpv wnnl trnnds- rp on llnrlv 1 W
1 '$38.50 to $183.00. Choice .... 7. ............ .. . V3 LeSS
g All Bath Robes and Kimonos at Very Special Prices.
Xmas Fancy Goods at Extremely Low Prices
Glove and Handkerchief Baskets,
ribbon' 1 1 Lm m e d ; worth - QQn
$1.50, at low price , of, each. uOu
Cretonne Covered Kerchief QEft
Boxes, 35c value, only, each. .))
Toilet Sets, of ebony, fox- QQ 00
wood or stag; $5.00 value. $3iQ J
Children's Scrap Albums
15c value, for low price, ea.
Pictures Or photo frames, nr.
with matt,, glass; 50c val.. ZjU
8c
French Stag Cloth Brushes Ster
ling silver mounted; $1.65 QQn
value, for low price of, each. J 01
Cloth Brushes With real ebonv
or satiriwood back; $1.25
value, for low price of, each.
Ink Stands French gray or gold-
plated ; worth to $2.50; at
low price of only, each
Satin Sachet Bags Assort
ed odors ; 35c value
89c
fold-
$1.75
10c
Fancy Package Bottle perfume
and cake of soap; 35c val- Ofln
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ue. for low price of. only
Holiday. StationeryRcgu- QQn
lar $1.35 box, "at low price. uJU
Basswood Necktie Racks
To burn ; 50c value, for only.
Whisk-Broom Holders To
burn; 25c value, low price.
Large Size Bulb For IV
rography outfits; $1.25 val.,
35c
19c
85C
Lovely Lingerie pchl,e V2 Price
Only rich and delightfully dainty garments fea
tured, but the prices are indeed low. A fortunate
purchase from one of the best producers of high
grade muslin wear. An immense assortment. Noth
ing could be more suitable for Christmas gifts, and
the fastidious woman will be delighted with the
richness and beauty of these garments. Gowns,
Chemise,Corset Covers, Drawers, long or short Petti-
coats and combinations in WW 1 J3
styles without number. AlllCllT lTlCS
Gloves Always Welcome
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O UR 50c NECK WEAR
Xmas Silks
Stop and think of the hundreds of pretty things for
Christmas gifts that may be made up from good quality
silks. Then come in and see how little good silks cost
here. They can be used for opera bags, slipper bags, plain or fancy, waists, opera
scarfs and in dozens and dozens of ways. Buy the silk and make Christmas presents
for your friends. They will cost you less and please your friends more.
The best place to look for a low-priced gift for a
man is' among our unrivaled assortment of men's
50c Neckwear. Every shade, every shape, every pat
tern desired by the most fastidious. Un- Efn
rivaled assortment at low price of only, each. UUb
MEN'S FANCY HOSIERY In lisle, cashmere, etc.
MEN'S MUFFLERS Reefers and Dress Protectors.
MEN'S KID ' GLOVES In Dent's, Fownes' and
other makes, in cape, glace and Mocha finish. We
sell men's glove orders in our Furnishing Dept.'
MEN'S SWEATER COATS In all colors and all
sizes. Priced at $1.50 to . . .$3.00
FANCY VESTS In large assortment, latest styles.
No woman can have too many gloves. They
are one of the most popular articles for pres
ents in our entire stock. If you do not
know the size, buy a glove order and we
will fit the gloves at any time you desire.
Monarch, 2-clasp, pique kid, now only. .$2.00
Derby, 2-clasp, pique kid, now selling. .$1.50
Eskay, 2-clasp, overseam, the pair $1.50
Dent's Tan Cape Gloves, at onlv $2.00
Prick-seam Tan Cape Gloves, the pair $1.75
Monarch Suede 2-clasp Gloves for only $2.00
.Women's 12. 16 and 20-button lengths
Kid Gloves, for street or evening wear.
AVe have the most complete stock of
gloves in Portland, with expert and
courteous fitters always in attendance.
We guarantee all gloves sold to be per
fect and make good any fault of gloves.
NECKWEAR FOR GIFTS See the new
jabots in real Irish lace and embroidery
and dainty lace effects; 35 to $3.50
IRISH LACE STOCK COLLARS and
embroidered linen collars; ostrich feath
er boas, Persian belts and hand-painted
opera throws, etc.
Leather Goods mlL Admire
We call the special . attention of Holiday shoppers" to our un
equaled line of Leather Goods in handbags, purses, shopping bags,
etc. All the newest shapes and leathers, are shown in great pro
fusion. Among the best things at the leather goods counter are
beaded purses, handbags in alligator, pigskin, morocco, auto
leather, patent leathers; strap purses, Rama bags, music rolls, etc.
For men there are wallets, card cases, cigar cases, cigarette cases,
cuff and collar bags, cuff cases, etc. ' '
O f Women's Handbags in new shapes! seal, morocco.
OpeClOl auto amj patent 'leathers; black, brown, CM Qg
tan, red and green. An immense lot of $3 and $3.50 bags.O 1 1 30
Linen Sets s's
With cloth 2 yards square and
napkins to match; good assort
ment of designs; $31.50 value,
at the special $22.50
2x2Vs yds., $34 value $25.00
2y2 yds. sq., $40 val. $31.50
Handkerchief Linen The fa
mous Richardson's make;' real
Irish linen; the regular $2.50
grade, specially priced. $1.98
$1.50 quality, per, yard $1.19
$1.40 quality, per yard $1.00
Hats at Half
Half price is what we ask for
our Trimmed and Pattern Hats.
The pattern hats are in rich,
exclusive designs; the most ar
tistic productions of the most
skilled designers; the trimmed
hats are now coming from our
own workrooms in great vari
ety. Buy quickly and Jyj
save 2
Our entire stock of Ostrich
Plumes Reduced One-Fourth.
Christmas Sale of Sample Slippers
The entire sample line of sample Slippers,
made by A. W. Spaulding & Co., to be re-
tailed at less than the actual factory cost.
These are Men's Slippers of the highest quat-
ity and represent the best to be had in com
tort shoe making. They are Romeos, Ever
ettes, Operas, Cavaliers, Columbias and
Slippers of every sort or pattern and
many grades. They come in sizes 6 to 7 1-2 only. In ad
dition to the above samples we include a large assortment
from our regular lines, so that those that are unable to secure their sizes in this
sample lot will not be disappointed. It is the greatest chance
to buy Slippers you ever had at holiday time. You may ex-
. change them after Christmas if the size is not correct. Alt at
Little More
Than HALF
HoUSeCOCltS BATHROBES The men's aisle is given over to a superb display of
these articles so popular with Christmas gift seekers. An assortment that
makes choosing easy and prices that make buying still more easy. Display on racks so that it
takes little of your time. Smoking Jackets, $5.00 to $25.00; Bathrobes, .$4.50 to $20.00
Handkerchiefs Every one in
our stock is marked at a very
low price, and they are so con
veniently arranged for choos
ing that it is a pleasure to buy
here. The values are really re
markable at any price. We call
special attention to our lines of
25, 35 and 50 handker
chiefs for women.
Fans: Splendid Presents No
matter who the gift is for, be
sure they can use a fan. We
have them from most inexpen
sive to the finest.. All of our
best fans, at $10 to $45, selling
at HALF PRICE
Art Department
Fine hand-made articles in Pil
lows. Bags, Waists. Aprons, Pin
Cushions, Centerpieces. Doilies,
etc-, selling at One-Third Less
Finished Pillow Tops
at $1.00 to
All our Cluny, drawnwork, filet
and Irish crochet t r
work at ...V3 JLeSS
Free Embroidery Lessons Daily
:LL zr And
S3.00
Up
Extra special sale of fine qual
ity satin taft'eta Ribbons, from
1 to 4 inches wide. Use them
for winding coat hangers, hat
stands, trimming . Christmas
gifts, of all sorts.
1-in. wide, 8c value, yard..5
li.s-in. wide, 10c val., yd. 7
V.-'m. wide, 13c val., yd. 9
18-in- wide. 18c val., yd. 12o
2'i-in. wide, 21c val.! vd. 14
2Tis-in. wide, 30c val., yd. 20
4-in. wide, 40c val., yd. 27
Aprons for Gifts
In selecting gifts for your
household, consider how appro
priate a pift a pretty apron will
make. Maids' aprons, dainty
tea aprons, and fancy aprons of
all sorts; made of fine lawns
and fancy Swisses, trimmed
with lace, embroidery, ribbons,
tucks, ruffles, etc. Prices from
35 to $3.25