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EDITORIAL
and SOCIETY
SECTION THREE
! Pages 1 to 12
We 're Ready for the Fo ur E usy
That Remain
Portland's
Tt HOLIDAY
W art man & Ki
Lnreawesi store is u?ms
vol. xxvii. . : ' '. Portland, oregon, ,suxj;ay - aoRXiyft. December 20, l&os. 51
Days
ng s
STORE OPEN EVENINGS TILL XMAS Buy
Glove or Merchandise Orders if you are in doubt; as
to what to give. See the fine assortment of exclusive
Paris novelties in the Jewelry Section. Do your shop
ping this week at Portland's Best Christmas Store.
Tan Cape Gloves 95c
Women's Gloves for street -wear, made of prime qual
ity tan cape in Dent style, one of the most popular
gloves for street wear to be found in Portland. Q K p
Kegular price $1.25 the pair, special for. Monday. J JO
GLOVE CERTIFICATES SOLD IN GLOVE DEPT.
Women's and Children's Golf
Gloves In all sizes and colors;
very practical handwear; regu
lar 63c and oc values;
special Monday. . . .'
.39c
Ostrich Boas Our very com
plete stock, without reserve, in
1 and 2--vard lengths.
Regular values up to J
$50.00 each, reduced.,
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Crepe de Chine Scarfs, Etc.
Opera' Drapes and Evening Scarfs of rich, beautifully
colored crepe de chine, in exquisitely dainty patterns.
Stock, that sells regularly at up to $3.50 each 0 1 Q 0
fcnf the snecial nriee for Monday's selling is. O I lUU
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Women's Stock Collars With
rnching tops; also lace Collars;
new, fresh styles; each one in a
neat box if -desired .val
ues to $2.25, choice for
98c
Automobile Veils 3 or 3; vds.
long; extra widths; brown,
navy, green,' gray and light
shades; values to $4.50; choice
$2.48, and values to
$2.75, at low price
of S1i98
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DELIVERIES ABE MADE PROMPTLY Hundreds
of extra helpers to give you good service clerks,
wrappers, drivers and cashiers. Don't mind if you are
crowded. a bit, touch elbows with a happy crowd and.
remember 'tis but four days to Christmas.
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Toy
land
IS BIG WITH
BARGAINS
Live Santa Claus Here Every Day to Greet the
w 1 ' Children Bring I hem Up and Let I hem
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: Jell Santa What I hey Want. ,
Now that Christmas is only a few days off, we know
that there'll be busy times in the toy section, and we've
taken pains to see that we're ready to care for large
crowds. Extra clerks, cashiers, etc. Unusual bargains.
MUrt ANIMAL wan neavy steei engine, one
baggage car and two coaches, 1 12 feet of
$4.35
Boxes for Burning for 15c
Shaving Pads Leather covered
with silver mountings. Regu
lar 35c values, at the spe- OEp
rial low price of only.". ZUu
Hand Mirrors With rosewood
or ebony backs, "bevel. OCa
class ; o0c value, for only. Ouu
Stationery 'High- quality, in
largo size, fancy boxes r regular
prices $1.25 , to - $5.00 - U
package, special at only.. '
Glove or Handkerchief
Boxes Nicely finished, of
basswood, stamped ready .
- to burn ; regular 25c 1 C p
vals., sp'J Monday. IJu
Back Combs Of shell, fancy
mounted and gold-trimmed ;
values to $5.00, at the OQp
special low price of only. 0 Ju
Box Stationery In pretty holi
daypackages; iextra fipe- 70p
eial ' $1.00 value, ohly.'.V I Oil
Ink Stands Large size, on
black or cherry bases; three
fancy glass ink well; 75c AQn
values, low price of only. H3U
track. , Selling regular at $5.50, special
MECHANICAL TRAINS, ' with larger coaches and 16
feet of track, also two, switches. Regu-
ular $10.00 values, special next four days p mJtJ
Jewelry SpecialsGood Lines
Let our Leather Goods and Jewelry Departments solve many a
problem for you,' if you're perplexed as to what would be appro-,
priate and artistic for a gift, for man or woman. There are Opera
Glasses, Watch Fobs, Neck Chains,' Bracelets, Handbags, Card Cases
Toilet Sets rThree pieces: comb,
brush and mirror; sterling silver,
regular $7.50 values, at QQ "7C
the special price of Owl I U
Beaded Bags Fine Parisian
Mesh Bags In sterling silver,
German silver or gold plate ;
values $2.00 to
$20.00. at...'.
Necklaces Lavallicres and bead
ed collars, at the big : f-fgyff
reduction of .
V3 Less
novelties; $i.o0 j w
to $35.00 values. : . V3 L.eSS
' Children's Blackboards, hard
wood frame and metal board,
when open can be used y a '
for desk, $1.25 value ' " C
.J JJf . BETTER.$1.50 vals.qi.lg
:YjJl Rocking Horses, with natural
" UiV4'y- mane and tail. 07 ff f
. ' $9.00 value at O tf
A Holiday Sale of
.Women's Wear
Portland's largest, and best
style store will be an attrac
tive '.. place : for those- who
5seek . gifts :that .combine
beauty and utility. ' Tremen
dous savings, the magnet
that ' draws vast throngs
here to Jook for gift things-
Women's Coats for Street Wear
In fancy mixtures or plain colored
materials. The very latest models.
The premier coat values of the
season ; values to CI I CC
$38-50, at only .Ol4iD0
Tailored Suits 175 in the lot,
mostly strictly tailored effects, but
there are some richly decorated;
values to.$38.50,-at r On pr.
low price, choice. . . . . . . 0Z I iDu
Silk Petticoats The .best valuess
in the Northwest. ' All wanted
Buster Brown Coasters, cog
wheel propellers, ' and rubber
tired wheels. Regular $5.50
values. Special f Q 7 CL
four days only yy O
Child's 'Rocking Horses, reg'
ular $2.00 vals., .
special at, each.
And $2.75 value, each $2.10
Handkerchiefs 5c Up
Handkerchiefs for children at all prices and in every
possible design., We call special attention to our
superb showing of 'kerchiefs at 25c, 33c and 50c each.
We also have very beautiful effects, priced up Cp
fvmn fi5e and erood values down as low. as only JU
Boys' Underwear Shirts and
drawers; Winter weight, nicely
finished; all sizes from 24 to 34;
regular values up to 65c HQ
the garment; special at. JOu
Women's Silk Side Elastic
With novelty buckles and rib
bon bows; also round silk gar
ters; values to $1.50, at CQp
the low price of only. . . . UuU
$2.50 Umbrellas for $1.77
In choosing a gift for either a man or a woman, what can be "better
than a neat umbrella? Afford protection to your friends for the
drippy, days that follow Christmas present them with one of
these splendid umbrellas. They are best quality, fast color, rain
proof covers, of mercerized twill; fitted with very Beat handles in
natural wood or trimmed effects; good, strong frames and CI r7y
steel rod. Values to $2.50 each, at the low price of, each. 0 III!
WOMEN'S SILK HOSE A sale for Monday unequaled in our
history as dispensers of first-class hosiery. A sale that has to do
with the distribution of 50 dozen pairs of prime quality. black silk
Hose embroidered effects; also in medium plain silk. O-f QQ
Regular values in the lot to $4.00; choice, per pair, only.Q I iJU
$1.45
km
shades,' nicely 'finished, prune
quality silk;, tremendous. QQ
special at low price, only.OJiuU
Choose Your Gifts
Fro m Th is: List
200 COSTUMES :a't $20.00
and up ' are reduced one-
fourth,;.;,Thinkwhat .'t1-1
means, a chance : ti choose
from an immense assort
ment of lovely frocks m.
and save ............. '
Women's Velvet and Black Silk
Coats Our entire stock offered
at remarkable reductions for this
pre-Chrfstmas sale. r c
Every, one at 3 leSS
Bath Robes and Kimonos Special
reductions on our entire line of
these; garments.
Women's and Children's Furs
"We've done the largest fur busi
ness in the history of this great
store this season. We have been
giving, and still give, the most re
markable fur values in Portland
that's why. What's nicer for a
gift? ' v
Framed Pictures at 4 Less
For Mon.day 's selling, every
Framed Picture in our entire as
sortment, in ail sorts of subjects;
plain or -fancy, frames and all sizes.
Splendid gifts for those with homes
or dens that they are proud of. .All
are going .Monday ff
Pyrography Burning' Outfits
Complete with large bulb, nee-
ss
die: 6 bottles stain, etc. fi1 Cfl
Regular $5.00 value. at.OwiuU
Stools to Burn Round
square shapes; 3 or
legs ; 65c value, ' speci
or
si,49c
Alligatbr Leather Collar and
Cuff Boxes isat in lined ; worth
$4.'25, ' at, the' special fin
low price of only, each.OOiUU
Smokers ''Sets On fumed oak
stands; assorted, styles'; CQp
85c value, at the special. UUu
Pattern Hats for Christmas
Women who share in the festivities and gayeties of the holiday sea
son will have use for beautiful headgear and here is the chance to
supply it at moderate cost. Such charmingly attractive models as
these offered in this sale will find new owners quickly, even if milady
does think. herself well supplied now. Rich creations that will be
the envy of all beholders; worth up to $130.00,
specially priced for Christmas selling at just. .
NOVELTY TRIMMINGS Osp rev, aigrettes, uncurled ostrich,
birds, wines, bands, flowers, etc. Regu
larly worth to $40.00 each, special . . ,
V 2 Price
uncurled ostrich,
....... Vi Regular
All Our Housecoats &
Bathrobes V2
Not one is reserved out of our entire
stock and Portland shoppers well know
that it's one to be proud of. Please
him beyond measure with a smoking
jacket or bathrobe and secure it for
just Half the regular
marked price. There
must be brisk selling
for the four days that
are left. Those that come Monday morning
will have the best choice SO SHOP EARLY.
SMOKING JACKETS In double-faced wool
fabrics or in quilted styles, in any wanted color
or combination and in all sizes W T j- 1
regular $5.00 to $20.00 values at AIGHm
BATHROBES Blanket Robes for men, good
long ones, well made, neatly trimmed and in
good materials regular prices $5 J W If?
to $20, choice for last four days at AJLUll
WE SELL MEN'S GLOVE CERTIFICATES
IN THE MEN'S SECTION ASK for THEM
Slipp
ers
For Men. Women I
and Children
Look where you wrill for sensible: and suitable Christmas : gifts,
it will be'hard to find anything better than cozy slippers. You
can save greatly by buying themrhere, and you will be sure of
the utmost care and attention in. fitting. If you buy the wrong
size, you-are welcome to exchange them after Christmas. Qne
special lot of Slippers for Men, Women
or children; odd lines, in all kinds, of
leathers an,d styles. Look through this
lot and if what you want is here, you
save tremendously. They are selling at
BOYS' SLIPPERS AND ROMEOS
A lot of about 600 pairs, in red, black
and brown colors. All styles and
kinds ; values to $2.00 the pair ; from
little fellow's size 9 to big
boy's 58., Choice for only
Less Than
Factory Cost
98c
WOMEN'S FELT JULI
ETTES, in black, red, brown
or gray; fur trimmed; hand
turned soles, of belt- $190
ing leather; all sizes. .0 1 1 Ju
WOMEN'S FELT JULIETTES AND SLIPPERS, in black or
brown; 2000 pairs in the lot; as good as those usually sold Q Op
for $1.50; choice for Christmas selling at only, the pair. . . UUu
Ei... D Soft, warm blankets,' extra well
EClDy BianReiS finished, with crochet edge. Come
in Teddy Bear, Mother Goose, Bo-Peep and Santa Claus de
signs; pink aud white, or blue and white; special values 01 QC
at the exceptionally low price of only . . : 0 I L J
Many
Bars
ains on
3rd
Floor--- China
Libbey Cut Glass Known all over the
world as the best quality and most ar
tistic cuttings,, at specially reduced
prices for Christmas time selling. See
special bargain tables
of fine Cut Glass 'for
$5.00
MARBLE STATUARY AND PED
ESTALS Bust
bly underpriced. Marble busts, $9.75 values for
$7.75
STEINS Hundreds to select from. Regular prices from r
15c to $27.00, all are especially reduced for four days Hf
HAND-PAINTED CHINA Large assortment of useful and or
namental articles especially reduced Excellent Christmas gifts.
DECORATED CHINA On special tables, at 5c, 10c, 15c, 25c,
35c and 50c Large assortment to'choose from and low priced.
FIVE O'CLOCK TEAS AND CHAFING DISHES
REDUCED Chafing dishes worth $6, Monday at
SILVERWARE BARGAINS 4-piece tea sets,
creamer, sugar, spooner and tea pot, $6.50 value
4.75
4.50