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SECTION THREE
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EDITORIAL
AND SOCIETY
VOL,. XXXIV,
A. PORTLAND, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL. 4, 1915.
NO. 14.
Reduce Your Living Expenses by Saving Green Trading Stamps Over 4000 Beautiful Premiums to Choose From Without One Cent of Cost
Meet Your Friends Here and Enjoy Luncheon in Our Beautiful Tea Room on the 4th Floor Public Phones and Rest Room on the nd Floor
Home Journal Patterns
for May Now In
Main Floor Ladies' Home Journal
Patterns for May now on sale at
the Pattern Counter. Ask for your
free copy of "Good Dressing." Illus
trated Fashion Magazine for May
containing latest style news
OldSfWortman&King
Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods
Pacific Phone Marshall 4800
Home Phone A 6231
Portland Agents for
Burbank Seeds
Grocery Department, Fourth Floor
' Bring the Burbank genius into
your garden and make it "different."
Booklet on "The Culture of Fruits,
Flowers and Vegetables" free' with
$1JD0 purchase of Burbank Seeds.
Featuring New Evening Gowns, Dresses and Wraps
Exquisite Models for Opera, Dancing and Party Wear
Tomorrow and all this week we will feature a special showing of the new Gowns, Coats, Wraps and Dresses for evening
wear undoubtedly the finest collection ever assembled in Portland. Women interested in the new fashions will find here
correct and authoritative modes in all the most favored materials. Don't fail to see these lovely new creations.
New Gowns $38.50 to $135
Department, Second Floor Beautiful Gowns for the opera
models from celebrated designers in the season's newest
fashions. Exquisite models of pussy willow taffetas in plain
colors and dainty figured effects others of crepe de chine,
Duchesse satins, French laces, silk nets and the very new
embroidered voiles. Some emphasize the "hoop skirt" effects,
with high waist; others in full flare skirts and pantalette
modes. Elaborately trimmed with silk brocades, laces, nets,
fancy buttons, buckles, etc. Complete range of the wanted
shades, including lemon, rose, lilac, greens, putty, gray, etc.
Also handsome models of black or f Off fifl
white. Prices range from $38.50 up to P-- 3 JJ
New Dancing Dresses
$18.50 to $35
Department, Second, Floor Women's
and Misses' New Dresses in models de
signed for dancing and reception wear.
Very latest models, showing the long
double skirt effects, with shirred bottom
and puff sleeves, and many other-dis-'
tinctively new styles. Crepe dtf chine,
crepe meteor, satins, pv.ssy willow silks,
chiffons, etc Beautifully trimmed with
silk laces, nets, flowers, etc. Shown in
white and delicate shades for evening
wear. The prices range P Q ff fCi
from $18.50 on up to PJJ 11
DaintyNewWaists$3.95-$37.50
Silk Petticoats in All Latest Colorings
Department, Second Floor Dainty new
Waists for street and evening wear in a
multitude of charming models the largest
assortment we have ever shown. Crepe
de chine, tub silk, taffetas, messalines, nets,
silk laces, chiffons, etc.
Prices range $3.95 to
$37.50
Department, Second Floor New Silk Pet
ticoats of taffeta, messaline and silk jer
sey in new Fall styles. Complete showing
of the newest colors to go with the Spring
suits, dresses and gowns. Many in the new
full-flare effects. Prices Qin ff I
range from $2.79 up to pJLl.3J
Evening Coats $25 to $87.50
Garment Salons, Second Floor A' representative showing of
the smartest styles in Evening Coats and Wraps awaits you
here tomorrow and the following days. Every garment has
been selected with great care and we feel safe1n saying
youH not find such distinctive styles elsewhere in Portland.
Fashionable Coats of plain and fancy silk velvets--new mod
els of bengalines, broadcloths, corduroys, etc. Some in shirred
waist effects; others in fancy belted styles or with loose
flare skirts. Shown in all the favored colors, including
sand, putty, greens, rose, etc. Many have fancy linings.
All sizes for women and misses. Prices St07
for these Coats range from $25 on up to pO.t .iJJ
Smart New Suits $25
Others $12.50 to $87.50
Department, Second Floor Excess value and style in every
one of these stylish new Suits we offer at ?25. You will
see at a glance how far superior the fabrics and tailoring
are in comparison with ordinary Suits sold elsewhere at this
price. Among the new styles shown are tailored and belted
effects, military cuts, high waistline and novelty styles in
splendid assortment. Materials are serges,' gabardines, pop
lins, repps, coverts, etc. Many handsome styles in stripes
and checks. High-grade silk linings. Shown fitOff
in all the leading colors. All sizes. Priced at - " J
New Spring Coats $25
Others $7.95 to $67.50
Department, Second Floor These Coats we show at $25 are
unusually smart. They carry out the vers new fashions in
a way that makes them distinctively different. Especially
strong line of the new full-flare models and back orside
plaited effects. Some have patch pockets and deep collars
ind cuffs. Shown in all the newest shades. GJO-a fif
All the wanted sizes. Moderately priced at P&3.J9
Splendid showing of women's and misses' new Spring Coats
ranging in price $7.95 up to $67.50.
$2 Wool Voiles
At 98c
Main Floor Beautiful light-weight fabrics
for Spring and Summer dresses. The in
creasing demand for sheer, transparent ma
terials makes this a remarkable bargain.
The assortment is made up of special lines
from our regular stock in plain, flaked and
novelty effects. Shown in navy, tan, gray,
rose, reseda, brown, Copenhagen and lav
ender. 42 to 44 inches wide. Beg-QQi
ular $1.50 to $2.00 Voiles at, yardfOC
Superb Showing of
the New Silks
Exceedingly beautiful in texture and col
oring are the new Silks for Spring and
Summer. Our showing embraces the sea
son's newest creations.
New black-and-white Silks in checks,
stripes and plaids.
New Pussy Willow Taffetas in beautiful
designs and colorings.
Extensive showing of New Tub Silks in
all desirable colors.
Splendid showing of Black Taffetas and
Messalines in dependable grades.
Women's Coverall Aprons at 89c
Style Just Like This Illustration
Bargain Circle, Main Floor These excellent Aprons are made from
best quality ginghams and percales. Shown in neat stripes, trimmed
with Belf-material, open side-front, with shirred waistline checked
ginghams, trimmed with plain material, or dark percales trimmed
with bias folds of plain colors. Some with belt across back; OQ
others will belt all around. Sizes 36 to 46. Priced special 0'
Women's Kimono Aprons 39c
New Kimono Aprons at 59c
Bargain Circle Women's Kimono
Aprons of plain blue chambray,
piped with white on pockets,
straps and cuffs. Extra well
made and good large OQ.
sizes. Priced special at Wiw
Bargain' Circle Kimono Aprons
in light and dark colors. Shirred
elastic belts or plain, full styles,
with strap across back. Also
styles with bibs. On spe
cial sale tomorrow at
59c
Dainty New Wash Materials
Choicest Productions of the World's
Best Looms Here for Your Choosing
Main Floor Exquisitely beautiful . weaves
and patterns for Spring and Summer
dresses in assortments to please every
fancy.
New Linens in fancy weaves all the
wanted colors 50c to $1.00 yard.
New Canton Bengalines in large assort
ment of leading colors.
New shipment of Silk Mulls just received.
36 inches wide. Very dainty for Summer
waists and dresses. 25c yard.
New Efleure Voiles the queen of Sum
mer dress fabrics. Great variety of de
signs in latest colorings.
Embroidered Marquisettes one of the
season's best sellers white grounds, with;
colored designs. 27 to 40 inches wide.
New Wheel Goods
on the 4th Floor
Baby Carriages, Go-Carts, Sulkies,
Perambulators, etc new 1915 styles
in best makes.
Standard lines Bicycles, Tricycles,
Express Wagons at lowest prices.
We are now showing our new
Spring stock of Porch and Lawn
Swings, Hammocks, etc Get our
prices before you buy.
Headquarters for Baseball, Golf
and Tennis Supplies of all kinds.
April Sale of Dinnerware Starts Tomorrow
Wonderful Opportunities to Save!
Department, Third Floor Beginning tomorrow morning we inaugurate a VERY IM
PORTANT SALE of high-grade Dinnerware that should be taken advantage of by every
woman who needs new dishes.
Entire Stock Semi-Porcelain Dinner Sets Now on Sale at Reduced Prices
Entire Stock German China Dinner Sets Now on Sale at Reduced Prices
Scipif Entire Stock of Haviland China Dinner Sets on Sale at Reduced Prices
Entire Stock English China Dinner Sets Now on Sale at Reduced Prices
Over 100 .Open-Stock Patterns in these beautiful Sets from which to Choose
Rare Bargains in Decorated China
20c
Fruit Saucers, assorted decora- t fn
tions, worth to $3 dozen, each J- "C
Fruit Saucers, assorted decora- J ff
tions, worth to $6 dozen, each lJl
Fruit Saucers, assorted decora
tions, worth to $12 dozen, each
Oatmeal Saucers or Bowls, worth T ff
to $4.50 dozen, on sale at, each--JC
Oatmeal Saucers or Bowls, as- O flfm
sorted designs, worth to $9 doz."1"
Plates, assorted decorations, t ff.
worth up to $3 dozen, at, each - "
Plates, assorted decorations, t CZg
worth up to $6 dozen, at, each -
Plates, assorted decorations, O fg
worth S6 to S9 dozen, at. each vC
Chocolate Cups and Saucers,
10c
Chocolate Cups and Saucers, "1 CZf
worth up to $6 dozen, at, each
Chocolate Cups and Saucers, Ol.
worth up to $9 dozen, at, each"'"'
Chocolate Cups and Saucers, O ff
worth $9 to $12 dozen, at, each"'''
Sugars and Creams, assorted O ff
decorations, worth to 50c pairf
Sugars and Creams, assorted ff ff
designs, worth to $1 pair, now"
Bouillon Cups and Saucers, 9)
worth to 6 dozen, at, each
Chocolate Pots, asstd. dec- J f ff
orations, worth to $2.75, ea. V " W
Haviland China Tea, Cotfee and Bouillon Cups and Saucers now at one-half price'
Fancy Decorated Comb and Brush Trays on sale tomorrow at one-half regular price
Fancy Decorated Chop Dishes, in various styles, on sale now at one-half price
Fancy Decorated Berry Seta in neat patterns on sale tomorrow at one-half price
AllDinnerSets
Reduced
Third Floor English Semi-Porcelain
Dinner Sets in neat gold band designs
and gold trimming at following prices:
$ 5.15 set of 42 pieces, special, $ 4.10
$ 7.52 set of 50 pieces, special, $ 6.00
$ 9.00 set of 60 pieces, special, $ 7.65
$14.90 set of 100 pieces, special, $11.00
Semi-Porcelain Dinner Sets, with green
border, lace effect inside border and
gold line. Very attractive pattern.
$ 5.60 set of 42 pieces, special, $ 4.48
$ 7.85 set of 50 pieces, special, $ 6.28
$10.50 set of 60 pieces, special, $ 848
$15.50 set of 100 pieces, special, $12.40
April Sale of
Garden Tools
Dept. Third Floor
Guaranteed Lawn Mowers, 4PO
priced special at only, each m J
Guaranteed Ball - bearing f ff
Lawn Mowers on sale a.tPt.Ji3
Grass Catchers, galvanized bottom, 670
Good quality Grass Shears now at 50
Extra quality Grass Shears now 680
Grass Hooks, priced special, each, 450
Garden Rakes, priced special at 220
Full-size Lawn Rakes on sale at 350
Long Handle Shovels on sale at 680
Long or Short Handle Spades now 680
Long-Handle Cultivators now at- 680
Pruning Shears on special sale at 900
Ladies' Garden Hoes on sale 'now 350
Boys' Garden Spades on sale at 450
50-FT. GARDEN HOSE Cotton or rub
ber complete with coup- O ff
lira's and nozzle. Special p'.iJ
Poultry Wire, black and galvanized
Wire Window Cloth reduced. Gas Hot
Plates and Ovens reduced. Full line
Sherwin-Williams Paints. Great sale
of Brooms continues all this week.
Fishing Outfit
SPECIAL $5.00
t'S
Fourth Floor FISHING OUTFIT, con
sisting of one basket with strap, one split
bamboo rod and 80-yard reel with click,
one 25-yard oiled silk line, one dozen
snelled hooks, one box split shot, one can
salmon eggs, three single leaders and
one dozen silk-body flies LICENSE also
included. Priced special 2Jff Cifi
for the entire outfit, only pJUKJ
The Correct Corset for the
Correct Gown
No gown, no matter how nandsome or how beautifully made.
Call bUUW UH ttl I to UCO U umcao c vv 1, vw o "vj
a Corset that is best adapted for the particular figure, as well
as a model that lends itself to the proper draping of the
gown. . Any woman striving for fashionableness in her figure
-, i . f e t : 1 1 r: 1 1 : A 1 :
wi tnout sacrificing comiurv win iuiu uci iucai viiacb m
BON TON.
Mrs. Beldon, Expert Corsetiere
from the Royal Worcester Corset Company will be with us
for a short time and will be glad to give you any information
you may desire about your new Corsets the proper models
to select and how to wear them.
Mrs. Beldon has had years of experience and will be able
to give you much important advice.
Special arrangements may be made for fittings by apply
ing at Corset Department, Second Floor.
Boys' $6.50 Norfolk
At $4.95
Main Floor These sturdy Suits are
hand-tailored throughout and the fabrics
are such as you would personally select
if you were to have them made. .Popular
Norfolk models with stitched-down belt
and patch pockets. . Two pairs pants, full
lined and double taped, go Q?
with these splendid Suits at
Carter Union Suits
forMen--$l to $5
Main' Floor Our new Spring 'stock of the
famous 'Carter" Union Suits for men is
now complete.
Cotton in white and ecru, white lisle, all
wool, wool mixtures and silk and wool.
Closed-crotch style and beautifully fin
ished. -Shown in all sizes from .34 up to 48.
- Long or short sleeves, knee or ankle
length. Priced $1 to $5.
Sale Women's Knit Underwear
Center Circle 1st Floor
Summer-response,
Here's a timely sale of Women's Spring and
weight Underwear that should bring quick
Women's 65c Lisle Union Suits in a 'good
range of sizes. Priced special' tomorrow at
Women's 75c Lisle Union Suits in a full
assortment of sizes. Priced special Monday
Women's Fine Lisle and Cotton Vests in
dainty lace-trimmed styles, Priced special at
Women's "Sleeveless -an- Wing Sleeve Sum
mer Vests in several new styles. Priced special
Women's Sleeveless Summer Vests in reg
ular and outsizes. Priced special Monday at
Women's regular 75c Knit Bloomers priced
very special for Monday's selling, the pair
Women's regular $1.00 Knit Bloomers priced
very special for Monday's selling at, the pair
Portland Agents for Merode Hand-Finished Underwear
49c f s&sfca
59c uJis
35c l4sSw
19c SJM
59c NMy
79c
Dress Accessories
in Newest Effects
NEW BELTS of suede and patent leather,
in black and all the wanted colors. Widths
range from 1 to 3 inches. Priced at
50c to 75c. V
SILK BELTS of taffeta, moire and
messaline.' Shown in black and the new
est shades
NEW LEATHER GOODS Women's
Handbags in great variety of new shapes
new Hand Purses, Vanity Cases, Music
Rolls, etc., at reasonable prices.
SILK UMBRELLAS in the new colorings
and latest novelty handles.
NEW SILK AND KID GLOVES in every
desirable color, white and black, and in
every style.
NEW PLAIT INGS in dainty effects.
Shown in nets, malines, chiffons and Ori
cntal laces
NEW VEILS AND VEILINGS in every
conceivable color and mesh.
Collar and Cuff Sets
Worth Up to
$1.75 Special
65c
Main Floor Only a limited number of
these Sets to go at this price, so it's ad
visable to come early in the day. Beau
tiful designs in rich Plauen laces. Sets
consist of collar and cuffs to match.
Ordinarily these would sell at
$1.25 to $1.75. Your choice atO"C
Saving jj&C Green Stamps
Is Just Like Putting
Money in the Bank!
A sure, safe and satisfactory method of
reducing your living expenses TRY IT.
ABk for Book and Ten Free Stamps.
Special Sale Grass Furniture
To interest our customers in our
magnificent line of new Summer Fur
niture we quote the following specials:
$7.60 Grass Rockers on 3JJ Q)
special sale at only, ea. UeOLr
$7.90 Grass Rockers on I?fS
special sale at only, ea. P
Regular $6.50 Grass Ta- CPfiT jfl
bles priced special, each
Regular $7.50 Grass Ta- Qf Off
bles priced special, eachv"-"
Regular $8.00 Grass Ta- Cfk
bles priced special, eachP"J"
$ 1.50 Grass Stools on sale at $1.24
$13.00 Grass Settees on sale at $9.95
$12.00 Steamer Chairs now at $7.50
$12.00 Grass Couches now at $7.85
Third Floor
$12 Velour Couch Covers for $6.95
$6 Auto and Steamer Robes $3.95
Third Floor Extra special offering of
high-grade Velour Couch Covers in plain
colors, with fancy appliqued borders.
Grades worth up to $12. flJJ CkCZ
On special sale tomorrow '-'
Third Floor Beautiful Woolen Auto and
Steamer Robes in rich dark colorings.
Grades in this assortment worth up
to $6.00. Your choice JJO OCT
tomorrow at only, each JJ
40c HemstitchedCurtainVoiles 24c yd
35c Art Cretonnes at 17c a Yard
Third Floor 1500 yards of fino grade
Hemstitched Voiles in white, cream and
ecru, lirade usually selling at J Alf
40c. Special tomorrow, yard Wr4-C
Don't Forget to Ask for Your S. & H. Green Trading Stamps. They Are FREE!
Third Floor Practically one-half price
for these handsome Art Cretonnes we
offer tomorrow. Scores of pat- t 7g
terns. 85c grades at, the yard