The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, March 04, 1917, Section One, Image 15

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Newspaper Page Text13 PLANS FOR VACANT LOT GARDENS WIDE tore Open 9 A. M. to 6 P. M .22 MamaJtiain THE SUNDAY OHEGONTAIf, PORTLAITO, 3IARCH 4, 1917. Big Sale s urpr: use Purpose Is to Fight High Cost of Living as Well as to Make City Beautiful. CITY TO AID POOR PERSONS Potatoes and Other Seed and Plow ing: to Be Provided Through Com missioner Baker and,. Con gressmen From Oregon. Vacant-lot cultivation in Portland will assume big proportions next Sum mer. The high cost of living will be riven a atlff punch, and a big step will be taken In the clty-beautlful movement. Such are the assurances of City Commissioner Baker, who. with the social service department of the Parent-Teacher Association, has In augurated the garden movement on a big- scale. As far as poor families are concerned, a big- Impetus has been given the move ment by the announcement of Mr. Baker that 300 sacks of seed potatoes grown by the city last year In Mount Tabor Park will be cut up In "seed" and distributed to families unable to buy seed. Mr. Baker says he believes the city's supply of potatoes will near ly meet the demand for seed from peo ple of this sort. Also a big faotor will be the free seed to be furnished by the Federal Government. Through Representative MoArthur and Senator Chamberlain the Government will supply several tons of seed, which will be distributed free of charge. Also It la planned by Mr. Baker to have the city plow land for poor families who would be unable otherwise to cultivate ground. Use of Jtiota Desired. The vacant-lot movement was started two years ago, and last Summer re sulted in 827 persons belns encouraged to" enter the garden field. It Is ex pected that next Summer the number will be better than 2000. The city has been working for more than a month on the proposition of getting owners of vacant property to allow free use of their ground for cultivation. In ad dition to the lots obtained for gar dens in this way hundreds of persons have obtained the use of land directly from the owners. The campaign will have a big ef fect on next Summer's wee,d crop. Places that heretofore have been cov ered with weeds and brush will blos som forth in garden patches. The campaign is being handled largely through the Public Employment Bureau, of which N. F. Johnson is di rector. Interested in the movement is the eooial service department of the Parent-Teacher Association, which or ganization has appointed a committee comprising; Mrs. W. I. Swank, chair man; Mrs. Alva Lee Stephens, Mrs. C J. Devereaux. Mrs. E. J. Steele. George L. Baker, N. F. Johnson and L. A. Read. To Increase Interest in the movement March 15 has been designated by the committee at Garden day. The day will be observed In the schools. Speeches will be made on garden subjects in every school. The distribution of seeds will be made after that date. Kdocators to Co-operate. Arrangements have been made for oo-operation of Professor L. A. Read, garden supervisor of the schools, and also the garden department of the Ore gon Agricultural College, of which A. G. Bouquet is director. Mr. Bouquet will furnish from time to time bulletins on gardening seeds, soil preparation, etc. The bulletins will be distributed from the Public Employ ment Bureau when seeds are given out, and also will be kept for general dis tribution. The City Park Bureau, under Park Superintendent Convlll. also will co operate in the movement. Anticipating the growth of the movement, the bu reau grew the 300 sacks of potatoes now available for seed. The plan will be to continue growing potatoes in Mount Tabor Park and to have those who are given seed return an equal amount so that each year the supply of seed will be greater. The Employment Bureau has a total of about 200 vacant lots in various parts of the city available for families wishing to Join the garden movement. CO-EDS RUN OWN DANCE Men Are Guests Only at Reed Col lege Festivity. Femininlsm got lt Inning at Reed College lust night, when the co-eds of the institution inverted the time honored custom that the men should plan, arrange, make out the pro grammes and pay for a dance. The young women carried out last evening's affair with absolute independence from beginning to end. They chose and Invited their own es corts and filled out their programmes for them; they hired the orchestra, bought the flowers and paid all bills. Wilma Donnell was chairman of the committee, Lenore McGregor had charge of decorations, Orene Guernsey of in vitations, Ethel Bond of finances and Levandeur Chulnard of programmes. SNOW THINS IDAHO STOCK Unless Thaw Comes Cattlemen Are Sure to Lose Heavily. GRANGEVILLE, Idaho, March 3. Special.) The cattlemen of this sec tion face serious losses unless a thaw comes in a few days. The first snow came In November, and since then. cowmen have been feeding. It was thought that the Spring range would be available by February 15 In the Salmon River section, but the heavy snow last week covered the range a foot deep and as the hay is largely exhausted, the stockmen are in a serious predicament. jtcborts from all sections of the mountains say that game is having a hard time and are pretty weak, thus being easy prey to the coyotes. Forest rangers report that game losses will be much greater than In previous years. MILWAUKEE'S RADIO USED Wrecked Cruiser's Plant to Be In stalled at Englewood Station. MAE 5HFITTT ,T, . Or., March S. (Spe cial.) It was learned here the Gov ernment Is sending the wireless ap paratus from the wrecked cruiser Mil waukee, lying on the beach near Eu reka, to Coos Bay to equip the new wireless station at Englewood, which is nearly ready for the finishing touches. The Milwaukee apparatus is of the same strength as that planned for -the local station, five kilowatts, sufficient. Introducing His New Store Still in Progress Although thousands 'already have attended this wonderful sale, bargains still remain in all departments, and new lines are added daily to replace those sold out. To make the second week of this epoch-making sale even greater than the first, Shanahan will place on sale Monday and continue until all are sold the following unpar- aiieiea oiierings; , Here's the Opportunity That will utiit eetorlly answer the early Sprinar Question for y om. THERE'S 10OO YARDS OP Flaxons, Crepes Orgrandiea, Dimities, Malls, eto-, eta In this collection, each one prettier than the ether eomes In all the much wanted colors, In dainty de al urns, most RE3IABKABLB VALUES. Here Is yotir golden opportmntty at our Big- Surprise Sale. The Yard 10c nuuunuuuanuuuuuunWBBanasnuuuuJnasnns TOWELS I towels: TOWELS 1 Extra Heavy Un bleached Bath Towels Unusual offering of heavy Bath Towels, close spongy weave, size 22x45 Inches. Now Is your oppor tunity to lay in your Summer supply at our Big Surprise Sale, 19c Each Limited 6 to a customer. 36 -Inch Percales "One of the best makes." Large as sortment of elegant patterns in light, medium and dark colors, full yard wide. Most desirable for house dresses, boys' waists, shirts, etc Regular 16c and 18o value. Our Big Surprise Sale, Yard 12V2c THOUSANDS OF YARDS OF New Spring" Ribbons Ribbons for hats, trimmings, for girdles, for hairbows, for fashioning; and tying up the Easter Gifts. Ready with everything that's new for Spring and Caster season and never before have we been ao well prepared nor have we ever offered varieties so broad nor colorings so charming. Note these exceptional values: All Silk Fancy Ribbons Dresden effects, stripes, checks, Slaids and fancy effects on light and ark grounds. Greatest variety of pretty designs, 6 to 7 inches wide, values to 75c. Choice, Yard, 25c Opportunity Knocks at Every Man's Door The men who know the real serious ness of the cotton and woolen mar kets, how the scarcity Is becoming greater and the prices higher, will take advice and buy now. Men's Shirts Fine serviceable, close-woven per cales and soisettes that wear as well is they look. Splendid assortment of stylish patterns, soft or laundered cuffs. A sensational Surprise, 79c Each MEN'S EXTRA FTJTE1 Wool Underwear Shirts and drawers. Made of nat ural Australian wool In a good, sub stantial weight for our climate. Nat ural gray only, all sizes 32 to 4S. Our regular $1.50 grade priced for our Big Surprise Sale. 98c Garment Men's Light-Weight Lisle Union Suits Athletic mesh or fine ribbed. All sizes. An extraordinary offering for our Men's Furnishing Department and our Big Surprise Sale, 49c Each Men's Work Shirts Made of splendid quality chambrays, etc. Come in the much-wanted col ors, light and dark blues, grays, etc., the very best 60c grade. Your last chance during our Big Surprise, 39c Each Big Values Men ANY 25c TIB IN STOCK 15c Including a fine lot of latest pat terns, four-in-hands, in plain and fancy colors. MEN'S EXTRA FINE Union Suits Elastic ribbed, combed Egyptian yarn. Regular $1.50 values. Priced lor our sig surprise bale Each, $1.15 Men's Black Sox Men's extra fine quality seamless Sox that will give you splendid service. Black only. Regular 15o quality an extra special only 81-3cPair IN APPRECIATION of the Patronage Accorded T'a by the Public, We Will Keep Open Sat ' nrday Evenings Until t o'clock. Women's and Misses' Apparel Your .Logical btore tor New bpnng Apparel Offering choice of tremendous assortments of the season's most stylish merchandise at those low prices that hare made this style headquarters for economical women. Tomorrow we feature Ladles Cotton Ribbed Union Suits Low neck, sleeveless, with lace or cuff knee, all sizes. At our Big Sur prise Sale. Price Each 50c Children's Cot. Hose In medium fine or heavy rib, double heel and toe; also double knee. Sizes 6 to 9H. Excellent quality for our Big Surprise Sale, 12 y2 c Pair BLEACHED Pillow Cases Of splendid quality muslin, size 42xS6 inches, hemmed ready for use. "A great value" for our Big Surprise Date. Each 13c A Brand New Purchase of Women's Fine New Spring Dresses Fresh from the needle of New York dressmakers, these Billie Burke Dresses in the latest materials. Colors, black, navy, gTeen and wisteria. Most remark able value. Choice $11.49 Balcony New Spring Suits Women's Tailored Suits shown in gabardines and other new materials. Colors in black, navy, tan and mixtures. Worth a special trip to town to g-et one. Other stunning Spring Dresses are assembled in this gToup. - Balcony Choice $14.49 Smartest Spring Coats $5.98 Smart belted or flaring styles in fancy novelty weaves, mixtures and stripes. Every one a big bar gain. Come tomorrow and let ns prove it. New Taffeta Dresses $12.98 Colors, navy, green and Copenhagen. Trimmed with fancy colored silk embroidery. Values that are creat ing a sensation. Priced for our big surprise sale. Balcony This Serge Dress,- Choice $9.98 A nobby frock for immediate wear. Straight-line style. Comes in all the much-wanted colors. Navy, brown, black and green. Balcony McCall's Patterns We Are Portland Agents for These Famous Patterns. Combination Suits Corset cover with drawer or skirt styles. Made of allover embroidery. Priced for our Bis: Surprise Sale. 49c Each LADIES' Gauze Vests Low neck, sleeveless or short sleeve, sises 34 to 44. An extraordinary special for our Big- Surprise Sale. Price 124c LallH' Combed Yam Cotton Vests and Tights High or low neck, long- or short sleeve vests, and ankle lengrth tights, at our Bis Surprise Sale, Each 50c SILKOLIXB COVERED Comforters Pull bed size, reversible, pretty pat terns, filled with pure white cotton stock. Thoughtful housewives will purchase now at Surprise Sale price Choice $1.98 Bleached Sheets One of our special leaders. Size 72x90 Inches. An extra good quality for service or everyday wear. Now is the time to lay in your supply at our Big Surprise Sale, . 59c Each NEW Spring 'fh Waists Exceptional Value 89c . A large and at tractive collec tion of New Waists of bas ket weaves, voiles, lingerie and Swiss Waists. trim med with hand some Oriental lace and em broidery. Balcony. , . n It r v w I I I. - j-i r -I 81-IXCH W1DH Unbleached Sheeting Unusual offering of splendid heavy grade Unbleached Sheeting, full 2& yards wide. We reserve the right to limit quantity sold to customer. The yard 27c Now la the time to supply Hosiery for tno entire ramiiy. ior 11 wui do a long time before prices are again so low. Women's Cotton Hose in black and white, double heel and toe. Extra fine gauze, all sizes. At our Big Surprise Sale, 15c Pair Women's Fiher-Silk Boot Hose In the new plain colors, blaek, white, pink, sky blue, cadet blue, yellow, Swede and sand colors, dou ble sole, high spliced heel, all sizes. Big values during our Big Surprise Sale, 35c Fair Economy Bargain Circle With the opening of oar New Borne, we have faangarated a new feature in merchandising;, one which we feel certain will appeal to the ereat buying- public of this city, and very specially to those who have to exercise economy in their expenditures and yet desire only the better qualities and the modern patterns and styles of merchandise. This we have dealsnated as "THB-ECOXOMV BARGAIN CIRCLE!," wherein we hall olaplay weekly special lines of serviceable, desirable merchandise, priced so that they will defy competition, for a One-Day Sale Only. Kot .cheap sooda. but good merchandise cheap. It will pay yon to visit this department often, as we are going to make special inducements from, day to day. Economy Bargain Circle 36 -Inch Shepherd Checks An opportune offering. Rare chance to seoure desired Dress Materials Just when you need and want them at an extraordinary low figure. These are an extra weight and fine quality and come in all size checks, and are way below real value. Monday and Tuesday only, special price of 35c Yard 58 1CBKS WIDB STORM SERGE Universally popular cloth because of its durable colors and serv iceable wear. We show them in navy, black, brown, gray, tan and cardinal, and make you an exceedingly attractive of fer for our Sur prise Sale. Thrifty buyers will not fall to secure their needs. Price 59c Per Yard 36 IXCHJKS WIDE SILK STRIPE PLAIDS A beautiful line of Novel Plaids in the pastel combinations, in browns, cardinals, Nile. Copenhagen and navy. They are indeed a Surprise at sale price of 59c Per Yard 3 INCHES WIDE PENCIL STRIPE GRANITE This well-known and popular fabric, celebrated for its durable color and serviceable wear, will give1 you all a great chance to benefit by a visit to our new home at this time. Shown in car dinal, black, navy, Copenhagen, green and gray, with fine white pencil stripe. Surprise Sale price FANCY Flowered Cretonnes An endless variety of pretty pat terns, fast colors, fine for draperies or quilt coverings. Specially priced at our Big Surprise Sale, the yard 9c 69c Yard SILK POPLINS In an .Infinite variety of beautiful colorings. These are fine yarn dyed fabrics which insures a" permanent lustrous color and is a guarantee of service. Colors black, white, cream., navy. Copen hagen, sky and blue, spruce, new prune, emerald, brass, silver, gray, nut and golden brown, old rose, pink, Nile and cardinal. Here Is your golden opportunity at our Big Surprise Sale price. YARD 59c Women's Initial Handkerchiefs Splendid quality Swiss, etc Priced for our Big Surprise Sale, 5c Each 6 for 250 Women's Pure Linen Handkerchiefs Linen Handkerchiefs, a splendid 25o Suality, regular size. A great value uring our Big Surprise Sale, 9c Each 34-INCH WIDE FINES Bleached Cambric Muslin Very desirable for women's corset covers, brr 3sieres, night gowns, etc, eto. Fine satin finish qualltyv Thrifty buyers will not fall to se cure their needs at our Big Surprise Sale. the yard 12 Vic Snap Fasteners White only." Prloed for our Big Sur prise Sale, Dozen, 5c A NEW SHIPMENT Huck Towels An exceptional offering of Huck Towels, splendid quality, very ab sorbent, white or red borders, size 18x36. Here is your golden oppor tunity at our Surprise Sale, lie Each Women's Boudoir Caps Made of splendid quality silk mulls. Colors blue, pink, lavender, etc Lace trimmed. They are Indeed a Surprise Sale at 19c Each Unusual Early Season Values Sale $1.00 Waists Crisp, new Spring: styles, fresh from the needle Bargain Circle, 39c A brand new purchase that enables us to offer values that surpass even those that have made this store famous for its Skirts. New Spring Skirts Come in the latest materials and all the new patterns. Colors, black, navy, brown and gTeen. Worth your inspection. Balcony $2.98 HEAVY BOFT-FIMSHED Outing Flannel Come in stripes, plaids, etc., excel lent quality. We reserve the right to limit quantity sold to a customer. For our Big Surprise Sale The Yard 10c Bleached Cotton Crash Toweling Less than wholesale splendid qual ity. An extra special only Yard 5c SHANAHAN'S e THE STORE THAT SAVES 'YOU MONEY Dekum Building, S. W. Cor. Third and Washington Sts. Just Arrived A Largs SMpmeat of Women's White Petticoats Generously cut petticoats; fine mus lin body with very deep embroidery flounce. Regular $2.00 value. Thrifty buyers will not fall to secure their needs. Price 98c Feather Pillows Unusual offering of Feather Pillows, filled with sanitary feathers and covered with splendid quality fancy art ticking. Limit of three Pillows to a customer. While they last, Choice 59c 36-In. Curtain Scrims In white, cream and ecru, with hem stitched borders, excellent quality. We reserve the right to limit quan tity sold to a customer. During our Big Surprise Sale. 9 lie Yard OUR POLICY la the Future as In the Post, HonestMerchandising Entrances 264-266 Washington Street and 123 Third Street Open Saturday Evenings Until 9 o'Clock M it Is expected, to communicate with any Pacific Coast etation at night. The grounds are being guarded by six marines sent here from the Mare Island Navy-yard. Seaside Family Rich In Children. SEASIDE, Or., March 8. (Special.) Mrs. Mary Hensla, wife of John Hensla, of this city, has Just given birth to their 11th child, a girl. All of the chil dren are alive and healthy and Mr. Hensla says insofar as he Is concerned there is nothing doing in race suicide in this end of Clatsop County. Dr. Bovard Gets Summer Post. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON. Eugene. March S. (Special.) Dr. J. F. Bovard, of the pre-medlc department, has re ceived notification -that his application for a chair on the faculty of the Sum mer school of the Puget Sound Marine station at Friday Harbor, has been accepted, and his duties will commence there as soon as the regular college work is over here. Gresham Rebuilds Cannery. GRESHAM. Or., March 8. (Special.) The delivery of about 90.000 feet of lumber which is worth about 11500, has begun for the rebuilding of the cannery which was burned down in November. The new building will be almost a du plicate of the one that was destroyed. and will be completed in time for the Summer canning season. Lewis Asks Bridge Bids. CENTRAL! A. Wash.. March 8. (Spe cial.) Bids for the construction of a new steel and concrete bridge over the Skookumchuck River at the west limits of Centralia will be called for next week by the Lewis County Commis sioners. The new structure will be of sufficient width to provide a safe ap proach from both Bridge and First streets, and will contain a passageway for pedestrians. The present bridge will be moved to the north fork of the Newaukum at Forest. Knights Defy Friday, 13 th. ABERDEEN, "Wash., March 3. (Spe cial.) The Knights of Pythias Lodge of this city has decided to tempt fate by selecting Friday, April 13. as the date of their old-fashioned barn dance. at which square dances will constitute half the programme. A hayseed or chestra has been engaged for the occa sion and the armory dance hall is to be decorated to resemble a barn. Many of the dancers will wear farmer costumes. Farmers' bulletins to the number of 150,650,850 have been printed by tha United States Department of Agricul ture since the ser es was Inaugurated in 18S0. t