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EDITORIAL
and SOCIETY
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VOL. XXVII.
PORTLAND, OREGOX, SUNDAY I-IORXIXG.' DECEMBER 27, 1908.
NO. 53.
aSBHI Olds, Woriman & King Invite I
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V3 Less
You to Share in Hundreds of Unordinary Values Offered for Four Days
F
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Sales
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One
ALL GOODS BOUGHT ON CHARGE ACCOUNT DURING THIS SALE WILL GO ON JANUARY ACCOUNT
GREA T BARGAINS 10,000 YARDS OF RESS FABRICS
The announcement of this great quadruple selling event is bound to sweep the town by storm. It is a story of savings that irresistibly compel the attention
of the thrifty. Great throngs are sure to respond and those who come early will have spread before them assortments never equaled in any like event
All bargain-wise Portland will throng our aisles for tour busy long-to-be-remembered days of gigantic value
Goods of such sterling quality, such decided style worthiness,
for quick disposal of dependable merchandise.
giving. . first: 1 he dress goods included in this are among me most styitsn raortcs in ine tana.
and at such a tremendous profit sacrifice is without precedent. A sale of such scope, such width of choice in patterns, weight and price, that none should fail to share
Number 1
C o ntains five
thousand
yards of fancy dress goods that sell regu
larly at 50c and 60c the yard; Q
four days' sale price only, yard. .
Number 2
A lot of twenty-
three 'hun
dred, yards of colored Dress Goods in
very choice weaves, colorings and pat
terns; $1.00 to $1.50 values, on AQf
sale at, your choice, the yard.""
Number 3
1800 yards of
f ancv D r e 8 s
Goods in "very desirable weights and
weaves ;. plain colors or fancy effects;
values $1.25 to $2.00 the yard;,
your choice for, the yard...'.;.. .
Number 4
A clean-up of
the verv cream
of our novelty Dress Goods; the most up-to-date
weaves and fabrics; reg- qq
ularly $1.75 to $3 yard, choice. OC
Number 5
Embodies our
fine Worumbo
Tailor Suitings, in stripes and mannish'
mixtures : regular values up
to $4, sale price only," yard.
SMART SILKS 39c
The lot contains over 2000 yards of Silk
Voiles and Silk Grenadines; good color as
sortment, extra good quality; regularly
$1.25 and $1.50 the yard, special 9Q
sale price, only JZC
FINE BLACK DRESS GOODS IN A GREAT SALE
LOT 1 contains some of the most desirable fabrics of the season, in fancy or plain weaves; regular values EQ(
from $1.00 to $1.50 the yard, sale price. . 1 . ...... 1
LOT 2 includes in- connection with the choicest designs in black fancies and plain weaves, a choice assortment of
silk and wool novelties, such as silk and wool poplins, chiffon voiles, silk and wool crepes, etc.; regular val- QQg
ues up to $4.00 the yard; your choice selling now for, the yard..... ; .
On the third floor, all of
our hand-painted China,
Statuary, Marble Busts and Figures,
Bronze and Bohemian Glass; on sale for
four days at
One-Third Below Regular
An Unparalleled Garment Clean-Up
The most modish attire mercilessly bargainized for 4 Days
$1.48
GLORIOUS BARGAINS IN SILKS
0500 yards of plain and fancy Silks in the newest and best weaves, stripes,
checks, plaids, etc. Included in this lot are odd lengths of Oriental silks
two or ten yards each in Rajah, Mandarin and Motoras; also black taffeta
silk, white China and Japanese silks and (Jrepe de chines. Regular EfQ
values $1.00 to $2.00 the yard; sale price, choice, the yard iJfC
Is the savins: to be
had on all odd lines
of decorated China on the third floor for
four days. Almost everything for use or
ornament in this ware at a saving of
1-5 to 1-2
Gloves $1.89
Women's 16-Butt'n Length Kid
Gloves Iu broken lines-, not
all sizes in each shade, but all
sizes in the lot; regular values
up to $4.00 the pair; nj qq
choice for only, pair. 01 09
50c Hose 19c
An odd lot of "Women's Im
ported Hosiery, in 'fast -black,
cotton, medium or Winter
veipht; plain black,' boot lace
or colors. Values to 50c r
the pair, at low price of . . I uu
50c Lace 10c
Oriental Laces, in white or
cream, lace bands, galloons and
insertions, in white or cream,
applique trimming, etc. in
Values to. 50c, at lUC
Smart Shoes
Black Suede Pumps, with pat
ent ankle strap, for . smart
evening wear ; shoes to
match the new taupe' gowns;
just received a new stock of
tan rubbers for wear with
"Winter tan shoes.
Great Embroidery Sale
NAINSOOK AND SWISS CORSET COVER EM
BROIDERIES and 17-inch flouncing, with bands to
match. The best lot ever offered in Portland, and
values that stagger belief. .
Regular 50c values.. 29 Regular $1.25 values 69
Regular $1.00 values 49 Regular $1.75 values 89
The greatest money-saving opportunity of the whole year in Portland's largest and best style salons. Come promptly,
for the beginning of the sale sees good assortments of sizes and styles; first-choosers, of course, have the advantage.
EVERY SUIT in the entire stock
on sale at . prices sharply ' reduced
EVERY COAT, that: we own,
opera, street or rain coat, is on
sale at specially reduced price.
SILK PETTICOATS, are lower
than they have yet sold this year.
WOMEN'S WAISTS, at small
prices that will amaze and - de
light every one with a , waist need.
SKIRTS, ate selling for less
th
an
the cost of the material.
BIG REDUCTIONS, on costumes,
evening coats, evening gowns, house
dresses, kimonos, bath" robes, furs.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE EX
AMPLES OF SAVINGS OFFERED.
Women '8 Skirts, regularly worth to
$12.50, at '. ... ...S3.98
Women's Coats, reg. worth to $20 $8.75
Women's Suits, worth to $75 $21.65
Women's Suits, worth to $45. at $12.98
Silk Petticoats, worth to $15, sp'l $5.98
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Blankets $4
One-Fifth to One-Half
Comforters
75
Fine white wool Blankets
in large size; pink or blue
border; $6.00 val-OA JZ
ues, at, per pair UTi I J
$3.25 vals'., sp'l, pr. $2,50
$7.50 vals!, sp'l, pr. $5.75
Napkin Sale
$2,19
Large size all linen Napkins,
slightly soiled from handling
Regular $2.50 . grade,
special, the dozen.
Reg. $3.25 grade, dozen $2.88
Reg. $4.00 grade, dozen $3.49
Reg. $5.00 grade, dozen $4.40
Sheets at 45c
200 dozen full-size Bed Sheets,
extra . Aveight, good quality,
made without seam in the cen
ter; for four days, priced
at. each, only
45C
Ten dozen fine Comfort
ers, covered with figured
silkoline and filled with
pure white cotton. They
are soft, fluffy and warm.
Handsome comforters at a
low price; $2.25 C1 PC
values at only. . U I lU J
Terry Cloth
Imported Turkish material for
Bath and Lounging Robes, in
plain colors or wide choice of
fancv patterns, HALF PRICE
WAISTINGS All wool, also
wrapper ilannels; 40c HfLn
and 50c vals., at, yard... Zwu
Muslin 9c Yd
1000 yards 4-4 full-bleached
Muslin; strong and durable.
soft finish for the needle. Splen
did quality; 121,l;c value; Qn
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20,000 Pieces in Great Sale
The last four days of December, 1908, will long be remembered by
Portland lovers of dainty lingerie for the tremendous half-price
sale at Olds, Wortman & King's.. Included are undermuslins for
both women and children. . This marvelous opportunity was
brought about by our good luck in securing the entire sample line
of one of New York's most noted manufacturers, and both we and
our customers will have cause for congratulation on the excellence
of the qualities and the unusual littleness of the prices. Remem
ber our enviable reputation for the goodness of our muslinwear,
and think what it means to come here and choose from the grades
that we recommend and pay only half price. Garments unequaled
for material, workmanship and finish, .
WOMEN'S NIGHTGOWNS In numerous styles and dainty designs.
SKIRTS Huffy, with rich lace and- insertion, or appealingly dainty with
iaaest emoroiaery; also plainer ones lor street wear. ,
CORSET COVERS, DRAWERS, CHEMISE AND SHORT SKIRTS In all
styles and trimmings; handsomely finished or in quite plain styles.
THE POPULAR COMBINATION SUIT is also prominently, featured in this
half-price sale . . , . '."',.
It is an opportunity possible only under these unusual conditions, and we
strongly urge' upon all bargain-seekers to come early and n '
choose from this magnificent assortment at ............ 2 JICC-
Soiled Handkerchiefs, 35c Values 15c
Today, see some marvelous values offered bn AVomen's Handkerchiefs that
were mussed in display during the Christmas rush. This lot . includes
initial and embroidered handkerchiefs of splendid quality; regularly 1 Cn
worth up to 35c each; on special sale today at extremely low. price. I Ju
CZfr J?AAsno J Qr d pieces of fancv Eibbons in plaids,
rilC IXlUUUnS 1ZC rlrPsdpfW "safiTl-fafrpffls MmTitronWp taf
fetas, plain taffetas or fancy weaves. They are widths up to 5 in. IQn
and regular values up to 50c yd. Remarkably special price, today. ... I uu
s Extraordinary Bargains in Every Dept. For 4 Days
Best Bargains Ever
Portland's wee toddlers once more participate in a sale that means much to
them and their wardrobfts. The regular month-end Baby Week in force
again, beginning Monday, December 29. AH of baby's needs are well looked
after, and everything he can use is sharply underpriced. Besides the mar
velous group of specials shown below, we are offering HUNDREDS OF
BABY THINGS AT LESS THAN REGULAR PRICES
INFANTS' TIGHT-FITTING BON
NETS Of Japanese or Bengaline
silk: our entire stock; regular 30c to
reuctionUof Half Price
INFANTS' CAPES AND COATS
Long or short, made of Bedford cord,
cashmere and silk; daintily trimmed;
ages 6 months to 3 rears;- regular
JSunStt 59 J2 Price
INFANTS' LONG SLIPS Made of
fine nainsook, . . lawns or cambric ?
trimmed with lace or J embroidery;
regular values to $1.25,. choice. .47
Values to $1.75, choice'. .-. .v. 68c
"Values to $2:25. .... . . ; .. ; .'. 98
Values , to $2.75, choice .' . . . '. . $1:19'
Values to $3.25, choice;'.-.''. . ! .$1,47
. . .88
$1.13
$1.39
$1.68
flannel
Values to $1.75, ;sale price. .
Values to $2.25, sale price. .
Values to $2.75, sale price. .
Values to $3.25, sale price . .
INFANTS' SACQUES Of
or cashmere; a special line in a large
variety of styles and colors; regular
prices. 50e to $1.75 fe PrinP
each, choice for. ... ' c
Rich Ostrich Plumes at One-Third Less
INFANTS' HAND-MADE SLIPS
and Short Dresses, made of fine lin
ens and nainsooks, with dainty hand
embroidered vokes; values $1.75 to
$21.00. Choice for the J- ff
great reduction of i JT T
INFANTS' LONG SKIRTS Made
of fine lawns pr cambrics, trimmed
with lace of embroidery; vals. fl7ft
f II)
to $1.25, going at low price of.
Genuine Ostrich; of finest quality, in rich, glossy, black or fluff', snowy
white; decidedly acceptable as a, present, as the large number- who 11
attended last week's sale' will testify. Every one in the house reduced. . 3
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