SECTION THREE
Pages 1 to 12
EDITORIAL
and SOCIETY
VOL. XXXV.
PORTLAND, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 21, 1916.
NO. 21.
Olds, Wortman & King
Sole Portland
Agents for Richardson's
High-grade Linens.
Principal Agents
For Home Journal Patterns
and Publications.
Olds, Wortman & King
Mail Orders
Given Careful Attention
of Expert Shoppers.
Don't Fail to
Visit "The Pit" in Our
Basement Store.
Olds, Wortman & King
Great "Sorting-Up91 ' Sale of Meadip-W ear Apparel
First Clearance of Women's Wool Suits, Evening Gowns, Dresses and Coats, 2d Floor
All Women's Wool Suits Reduced
FASHION SALONS, SECOND FLOOR Beginning Monday morning, we offer our entire stock of Women's
Wool Suits at sharp reductions in prices. This is an annual event that never fails to bring quick response,
for the well-known quality and style of OWK garments make them 'always much in demand. All the season's
most approved styles are represented belted, semi-tailored and novelty styles also suits especially designed
for sports wear. The materials include gabardines, serges, cheviots, whipcords, poplins, flannels, etc. Black,
navy, tan, green and other wanted colors also checks, stripes, plaids and mixtures. Latest full skirts and
coats. Many attractive models for large women, also misses and small women. Every Wool Suit Reduced.
Six Special Groups of Suits in This Sale
LOT l
SuitsWorth to $25.00
$13.98
LOT 2
Suits Worth to $27.50
$15.98
LOT 3
Suits Worth to $35.00
$1 7.85
LOT 4:
Suits Worth to $37.50
$23.49
LOT 5
Suits Worth to $48. SO
$29.79
LOT 6
Suits Worth to $62.50
$37.79
Olds, Wortman & King
Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods
Pacific Phone Marshall 4800
Home Phone A 6231
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MagazineDays
Monday-Tuesday- Wednesday
New issues of "Sperry" Magazines iow ready for
distribution. Interesting stories, fashion notes,
etc. Get your free copy before they are all gone.
Near S. & H. Stamp booth, on the 1st Floor.
Take Luncheon in
Our Beautiful
Tea Room
Bread, Rolls and Pastry made in
our own Model Bakery, a pleas
ant, restful place to dine with
your friends. Luncheon 11:30 to
2:30, Afternoon Tea 2:30 to 4:30.
Manicuring and
Hair Dressing
L a t e s t sanitary equipment
and skilled- operators. Complete
line Hair Goods N Switches,
Transformations, Com b s and
Brushes, Ornaments, etc. Spe
cial attention given to match or
ders. Combings made up to or
der. Department 2d Floor.
20c Handkerchief s at 11c
Department, Main Floor Sold only in half dozen or. dozen lots and not
more than one dozen to a customer. Women's fine pure Linen Handker
chiefs, neat black initial, embroidered and dainty hemstitched T T
edge. 20c is the price you ordinarily pay for these. Special -A- X.W
NewChiffons, Wash and Silk Nets
In White and Wanted Colors
We are just in receipt of a new
shipment of beautiful - Imported
Nets and fine Chiffon Cloths. Chif
fons are shown in white and lead
ing colors and the nets are to be
had in white, ecru and in pink.
42-inqh Chiffon Cloth in white
and colors. Priced, the yard, $1
12-inch Silk Nets in white and
colors. Priced at, the yard, $1.00
NEW SPANISH LUSTER All
over Laces in 36-inch widths
for waists. Shown in white pon
gee and black. Many stores ask
$2 for this quality, fl? T
Priced special, yard ' M.m'iZJ
NEW VAL. LACES. Beading
and beading edges, in round and
diamond meshes Priced at 5c, 7c,
10c, 124c up to 25c the yard.
. ft m
$1.25 Net Top Laces at 79c Yd.
lOc Fancy Laces at 5c Yd.
Gowns and 'Dresses Reduced
FASHION SALONS, SECOND FLOOR Prudent women will be quick to take advantage of this opportunity
to buy gowns and dresses for Rose Festival and other occasions at a deep cut from original prices. Exclu
sive models in taffetas, silk nets, crepe de chine, Dolly Varden Silks, silk laces, etc. Dainty shades in pinks,
greens, rose, blues, rainbow effects; also beautiful gowns of black satins, nets and laces. Latest hoop styles
and drape effects, some with puff hips, pointed flounces, etc. Trimmings include silver laces, marabou, jet,
etc. Many have deep crush girdles. Soft lacey waists with short sleeves some with straps over shoulder.
Women's $35.00 Evening Gowns Special at $26.25
Women's $87.50 Evening Gowns Special at $65.63
Women's $48.50 jQ5
Gowns, special at V vJ0 4
Women's $55.00 JJ5 f O CZ
Gowns, special at PeJt XwO
Women's $58.50
Gowns, special at
Women's $62.50 JyJ QQ
Gowns, special at PtJ. OO
$43.88
Women's $68.50
Gowns, special at
Women's $75.00
Gowns, special at
$51.37
$56.25
Women's $25.00 Spring Coats Special at $16.95
Fashion Salons, Second Floor Continuation Monday an d Tuesday of the sale of Women's Coats at $16.95. A
splendid range of styles for street, sport or dress wear. Mostly three-quarter-length models. Some in checks,
stripes and plaids, others in wanted plain colors: Coats worth up to $25.00. SALE PRICE ONLY $16.95
Main Floors 27-inch new Net Top
Laces in white. Fine soft net and
exceptionally pretty patterns.
Usual price $1.25 yard.
Main Floor Extra special offer
ing odd pieces Filet Mesh, French
and German Val. Laces and Eng
lish two-thread Vals. Worth CTg
to 10c. Special at, the yard
Priced special, the . yard
New "Beading Top Val". Point Laces. Priced," the yard, 250 to 750
Sale of Black Velvet Ribbons
Main Floor Dressmakers and No. 3 width, worth 14c, yd. 100
others having need for velvet rib- N- 5 width, worth 19c, 12"&0
bons should take advantage of r-No. 7 width, worth 22c, yd. 1 50
these extremely low prices. All- No. 9 width, worth 32c, yd. 2O0
silk pile. Price per 10-yard bolt: No. 12 width.worth 37c yd. 250
No. 1 width, worth 7c yard 40 No. 16 width, worth 47c, yd. 300
No. lYa width, worth 9c, yd. 60 No. 22 width, worth 57c, yd. 350
No. 2 width, worth 12V&C, yd. 80 No. 40 width, worth 68c, yd. 450
Great Factory Purchase and Sale
Men's Ties
$1.00, $1.5Q Grades at 59c
75c, 85c Grades 39c
Main Floor Far ind away the greatest
offering in Men's high-grade Neckwear
Portland men have ever had the opportunity
to share in. Hundreds of our customers
have already bought enough of these to last
them for months to come. Very latest open
end styles in light and dark colors and
richest of materials. Stripes, figures,
checks, floral effects in very great variety.
LOT 1 Men's Ties of 75c and oq
85c qualities. Priced - special at-''
LOT 2 Men's Ties of $1.00 and Q
$1.50 qualities. Priced special atvIU
Reduced Prices on
Room-Size
RUGS
Third Floor Discontinued pat
terns in , high-grade Rugs to be
closed out at greatly reduced
prices. A splendid opportunity to
save on new floor coverings.
$35 Rug $19.75
Four attractive patterns in high
grade Scotch Rugs. Size 9x12 feet.
Reversible. Reg-, fij "J if IT
ular $35 Rugs V - 9
$35 Rug $28.50
Attractive design in high-grade
Chenille Rugs. Size 9x12 feet.
This is an exceptional value .at
$35. Priced spe- JJOO CZf
sial tomorrow at P&0.JJ
$37.50 Rug $29.75
Five . beautiful patterns in high
grade Wilton Rugs. Size 9x12
feet. Grades usually selling at
f37.50. Priced fiJOQ 7 ?
3pecial at only S. 4
$45 Rug $33.25
High-grade Wilton Rugs in at
tractive design and rich coloring.
Size 8:5x10:10. Splendid $45
Rugs. Priced PQQ O CZ
special at only pjO.)6i J
$45 Rug $35.50
This is a very neat design and the
colors are suitable for almost any
room. Size 9x12 feet. Regular
$45 Rugs. Priced J Q CZfk
special at only V50Ol
JBasement Sale Fine Silks
Smi. ml
-J 65QO Yards Sl.OO, $1.25
03 L and $1.50 Grades at Yard
65c
A NOTEWORTHY- COLLECTION of high-grade Silks, purchased at
a big discount, enables us to give the women of this city a phe
nomenal bargain in the wanted weaves for dresses, waists, suits,
coats, skirts and petticoats." Included in this immense lot are:
2600 yards Black Silks, 24 to 36 inches wide, moire,
messaline, Dutchesse and foulards, $1 to $1.50 grades.
900 yards genuine Imported Pongee, $1 quality.
1200 yards 26-inch Messaline Silks in good assort
. . ment of colors. This is the quality usually priced at $1.
500 yards 36-inch Black Messaline Silks, $1 grade.
1300 yds. 24 to 26-in. Fancy Silks, $1 to $1.50 grades.
THESE SILKS WILL BE ON DISPLAY IN OUR ALDER-ST. WINDOW.
Grass Furjriiture
Specials -
Third Floor New 1916. designs
suitable for porch br bungalow.
$1.50 Foot Stools now at $1.29
$2.50 Foot Stools now at $1.98
$6.50 Side-Arm Chairs at $4.75
$7.50 Side-Arm Rockers $0.45
$6.75 Side-Arm Chairs at $5.95
$8.00 Side-Arm Chairs at $6.95
$9.00 Side-Arm Rockers $7.95
$8.00 Tables priced now at $7.45
Drapery Specials
White Scrim Curtains, O 0
worth $1.50, at, the pairOOl.
French Net Cur- C"? f O 7
tains, $2.50 grade, at JL O
$3 Marquisette Curtains, $1.98
Silverware, Cut Glass, Brass and Nickelwara Under priced 3dFl.
Housewares Section, Third Floor
EXTRA QUALITY SILVER
PLATE articles at special prices.
$1.35 Salt and Peppers at $1.08
$1.60 Salt and Peppers at $1.28
$2.45 Bon Bon Dishes at $1.96
$2.75 Spoon Trays now at $2.20
$3.50 Spoon Trays now at $2.80
$3.50 Nut Bowls, special, $2.80
$4.50 Nut Bowls, special,' $3.60
$4.00 Fern Dishes now at $3.20
$2.25 Crumb Pan, Scrape, $1.80
$3.50 Crumb Pan, Scrape, $2.80
$4.00 Casserole priced at $3.20
$7.50 Casserole priced at $6.00
$3.50 Sandwich Trays at $2.80
$4.00 Sandwich Trays at $3.20
$2.00 Sandwich Trays at $1.60
$9.00 Tea Set, 4 pieces, at $7.20
$20 Tea Set, 5. pieces, $16.00
$3.45 Sugar and" Creamer $2,76
$5.00 Sugar and Creamer $4.00
$2.00 Bread Trays now at $1.60
$4.25 Bread Trays now at $3.40
$5.50 Baking Dishes now $4.40
$7.75 Baking Dishes now $6.20
75c Child's Cups, each, at 6O0
$1.85 Child's Cups, each, $1.48
$4.00 Flower Pots now at $3.20
$6.50 Flower Pots now at $5.20
Entire Line Hollow Silverware
on sale at special low prices.
Cut Glass Specials
$5.00 Fruit and Salad Bowls $4
$6.50 Fruit, Salad Bowls, $4.80
$2.50 Cut Glass Comports at $2
$4.50 Cut Glass Comports $3.60
$4.50 Water Pitchers now $3.60
$6.00 Water Pitchers ribw $4.80
$5.25 Sandwich Plates at $4.20
$6.50 Sandwich Plates at $5.20
$3.00 Celery Trays now $2.40
$5.25 Celery Trays now $4.20
$3.25 Sugar and Creams $2.ttO
Factory Demonstration
Third Floior
Renews the old and preserves the
new furniture, linoleum, leather, au
tos, floor mops, etc., ' etcv C9ME!
$6.75 Sugar and Creams $5.4 O
$1.85 Handle Nappies now $1.48
$2.50 Handle Nappies now $2.00
$1.50 Cut Glass Vases at $1.20
$9.00 doz. Tumblers, doz. $7.20
--$14 doz. Tumblers, doz. $11.20
$20 doz. Goblets, doz. $16.00
OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF CUT
GLASS NOW ON SALE AT SPE
CIAL REDUCED PRICES.
UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO
CHOOSE WEDDING GIFTS AT
SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS.
Exqu is i tely Beautiful Are the Many
New Silks
For Suits, Coats, Costumes
Waists and Skirts
now on display in the Silk Store on the Main
Floor. It is decidedly to your advantage to
see these new arrivals before you decide
what to get for your new Spring outfit.
NEW TUB SILKS in a splendid assort
ment of weaves and colorings. Very newest
striped effects. Priced at $1, $1.25, $2 yard.
IMPORTED PONGEE We show all the
wanted widths and weights for dresses, suits, coats,
waists and men's shirts. Very desirable this season.
Medium weights, priced special at 69c to $1.50 yard.
Extra heavy weights, priced at $2 to $2.50 yard.
WHITE JAP. HABUTAI Silks,
very much in demand for Sum
mer waists and dainty dresses.
27-inch, priced 60c to $2 yard.
36-inch, priced $1 to $2 yard.
WHITE PONGEE SILKS
genuine imported qualities for
Suits, Coats, Dresses and Waists.
27 inches wide, $1 to $1.50 yard.
36 inches wide, $1.50 to $2 yard.
TAFFETA SILKS in plain and
fancy effects. Wide range of
beautiful patterns and colors.
50-INCH CORDEAUX for
coats, skirts and suits. $2.50 yard.
NEW SATIN DE CHINE, Satin
Francaise, Satin Riviera, Inde
structible and Pierette Voiles and
Crepes in good assortment of col
ors. New Black Silks, all weaves.
Opening Display of New
White Millinery
$5, $7.5Q, $1Q. $15, $18.50 to $25
T
i-HE MILLINERY SALUJNS
a bower of white, ushering
in the Summer styles in
Women's White Hats. And never
were the modes so bewitching, so
appealing as this season! Consider
this a personal invitation to come
and see these new arrivals.
FINE WHITE MILANS, ITAL
IAN LEGHORNS, SWISS MILAN
HEMP, JAPANESE HEMP, JAV
AS, PANAMAS, FRENCH CREPE
and other materials. Large and
medium sailors in various styles,
also the smart, close-fitting Hats.
Trimmings include imported novel
ties, imported Goura, pastel rib
bons, white wings, breasts and
other fancies. Moderately priced
at $5, $7.50, $10, $15, $18.50 up to
$25. MILLINERY SALONS ON
SECOND FLOOR.
Portland's Most Complete Showing
Summer Wash Fabrics
Aisle of Cottons, Main Floor
NEW SPORT STRIPES in all
the various colors used for mak
ing sport skirts, middies, dresses,
suits and coats. Priced at 35c,
40c, 50c and 60c a yard. See these!
NEW POPLINS with rich silky
finish. Priced at only 35c yard.
NEW SERPENTINE Crepes in
choice assortment of patterns and
colors. These make up into very
serviceable dresses for Spring and
Summer and priced at 20c yard.
SPORT STRIPE PIQUES
very fashionable for beach and
outing wear. All colors, 40c yard.
NEW JAP CREPES, these aro
washable and require no ironing,
dainty patterns. Price 20c a yard.
NEW RUSSIAN CORDS for
skirts and suits. Priced 50c yard.
DRESS LINENS in the wanted
widths, colors and weights. Priced
at 60c. 65c, 75c and $1.00 a yard.
JERSEY CREPES for women's
sport suits and coats. Price 75c yd'
NEW PERCALES in stripes
and figures. Priced at, yard 15c.
SWISS VOILES with neat em
broidered designs in self or con
trasting colors. Special 29c yard.
NEW PRINTED PLISSE CREPES in assorted patterns, yard 190
NEW DRESS GINGHAMS JUST IN Plaids, stripes, 12"40 yd.
, Dainty White Materials
Main Floor Nainsooks, Mulls, Swisses, Longcloth, Dimities and a
vast assortment of novelty weaves in figured, striped, checks, plaids,
etc. Beautiful materials for making of wedding and graduation frocks.
Now is the time to make your selections. Moderately priced at $1
Table Linens and Bath Towels
Richardson's Table Damask in
choice assortment of patterns.
Full 2 yards wide. "j g f
Priced at, the yard X W
Bleached Bath Towels big spe
cial shipment just received. Ex
ceptionally good qualities. Priced
at 15c, 20c, 22c, 26c up to 50c.
New Kid Boots for Women
White, Ivory and Gray
Main Floor Women's New High Boots of superior
quality kid. Popular laced styles with covered Louis
heels and turn or welt soles. Plain pointed toes.
Shown in white, ivory and gray. $8, $8.50, $9 pair.
Women's and Misses' Spats
$1.5Q to $3.25 Pair
Ten-button Spats in ivory and gray colors.
Genuine pearl buttons, perfect fitting, and
very fashionable. Priced at $3.25 the pair.
White and Gray Spats, 10-button styles
in cloth or kid. Priced at only $2.25 pair.
Black or White Spats in 7-button style
very neat. Priced at only $1.50 the pair.