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We require the services of additional experienced people in practically every department
of the store, especially during the next two weeks. As in years past, we invite all of
our former employes to assist us during the holiday , ifi &
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season. For those who may not find it possible to be IrsS y&a,. ?5" jr rm&i. i W.
ORDER personal greeting
cards while there is yet
time. We have all the appro
priate forms for Christmas
and the New Year. Work
expertly done. Main Floor.
S4Arl CLAUS will be
here tomorrow from 10
to 12 and 2 to 5. He has his
own house and private mail
box on the Sixth Floor. Let
the kiddies meet Old Santa.
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your purpose best and what your ideas of proper expenditure. .We will be
rfj delighted to play all of them for you over and over again.
Hear Columbia records played on the various styles of Grafonolas in our modern sound
proof parlors, where the acoustic properties are so perfect as to permit of your deriving the
maximum amount of pleasure from the music and making up your mind just which Grafo
nola you prefer. Remember
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We Have All the Columbia Grafonolas
and Our Record Stock Is Most Complete
Those who desire extended payments should come to Meier & Frank's, where the easiest
terms are always to be had. And these terms are more favorable now than ever. Every
one can enjoy. them by joining our v
mas -Phonograph. Club
Here are a few of the much-in-demand Grafonola outfits. Of course your selection is
not limited to any of these. Note the particularly easy terms and make up your mind to
become a member of our Phonograph Club tomorrow.
Grafonola and 12 .
Selections $22.50
or $1 Down and 50c Week
Genuine Columbia Grafonola. Cabinet of golden oak or
mahogany. An excellent little instrument in convenient
size. An assortment of needles included at this price.
Grafonola and 12
Selections $59.50
or $4 Down and $1 Week
A very popular model with unusual tone-volume and tone
quality. Cabinet of mahogany or quartered oak in all fin
ishes. An assortment of needles included at this price.
Grafonola and 12
Selections $89.50
or $5 Down and $5 Month
Cabinet of mahogany, walnut, golden or fumed oak. This model is
equipped with all the essential modern Grafonola features. An assort
ment of needles included at this price.
Grafonola and 24
Selections $129
or $10 Down and $8 Month
A beautiful instrument of music. Cabinet of mahogany, satin
walnut or quartered oak in all finishes.
Equipped with the exclusive Columbia
Individual Record EjectoV a touch of
the finger ejects any record desired.
An assortment of needles included at
this price.
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In the Important Matter of Selecting Suitable
Gifts for Women
it is wisest to come direct to Meier & Frank's, where you are sure of
being satisfied with your purchases. Every floor every corner almost
is rich in gift suggestions. Our big third floor offers these good oppor
tunities tomorrow :
Women's Pure Silk Sweaters
We have a fine selection of women's pure silk sweaters. Many made with full
skirt, sashes and belts; others-in the straight regulation style with sash. Fancy
and plain weave. Pleasing plain colors as well as a few with Roman stripe trim,
while others have white trim. Priced from ?28.50 to $60.
Imported Sweaters From Zurich
A fine assortment of imported sweaters from Zurich, Switzerland. All the latest
models and weaves suitable for golf and motoring. Many sleeveless styles. A good
selection of Shetland Spencers with sleeves, in all the fashionable shades. Sweaters
are priced from ?10 to $25. Spencers from $3 to $6.50.
Crepe de Chine Gowns
Fine quality crepe de chine gowns trimmed
with lace. Cut full and roomy. A fine lot of
the new sleeveless styles, as well as the pop
ular kimono and short -sleeve models. In
flesh and white. Priced $4.95, $5.95, $7.50 and
up. Envelope chemise of like fine quality
crepe de chine, $3.95 to $10.
Newest Boudoir Caps
Boudoir caps of wash satin and crepe de
ine. Trimmed in good quality lace, ribbon
beading and flowers. New and attractive mod
els in all colors. From 98c to $6.50. .
Fine Silk Petticoats
High-grade silk petticoats jn plain and fancy
styles. Black, white, pink, purple, green, gray,
brown and many other popular shades for
street and evening wear. Made of extra heavy
jersey silk, heavy Skinner's satin, soft soie silk
and Swiss taffeta. Fancy ribbon trimmed and
petticoats in color combinations. Priced at $11
and $15.
Japanese Silk and Crepe
Kimonos and
Lounging Robes
' The popular Japanese silk and crepe kimonos and
lounging robes in a large assortment of colors. Many
beautifully embroidered. Heavy silk crepe kimonos,
silk lined, with large flowing sleeves, beautifully em
broidered, $18 to $25. Of silk, embroidered in dainty
designs, $10.50 and $12.50. Long silk quilted robes
with set-in kimono sleeves in brown, navy, wistaria,
light blue and pink. Plain style, $12, embroidered
style, $13.50. Three-quarter length quilted kimono
house sacques in assorted colors. Plain style, $8.50,
embroidered style, $10. Many others.
Suggestions From Our
Big Leather
Goods Section
$1.50 women's hand bags, one
hundred styles to choose from,
for 08?.
$3.50 women's genuine pin seal
hand bags, ,52.49.
$3.50 music folds, double fold,
$2.49.
Men's coin purses, a multitude
of styles, from $3 down to 25?.
Khaki and leather Fitall cases,
(unfitted) for our soldiers, priced
from $2.50 down to $1.25.
Dressing cases, in leather, fit
ted with brush, comb, mirror, etc,
from $35 down to $(.50.
Writing cases, sewing kits, in
flated cushions (used as pillows),
rubber wash basin in compact
khaki case and many other arti
cles at lowest prices.
Leather Goods Shop. Main Floor.
Third Floor, Sixth Street.
New Fiction
For Christmas Gifts
by Ralph Connor.
by
The Major,
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The Stn That Was His,
Frank L. Packard. SI. 35.
The Dwelling Place of Llpht."
by Winston Churchill, $1.60.
"West Is West." by Eugene
Manlove Rhodes. 1.40.
"His Own Home Town," by Larry
Evans. $1.40.
"Michael," by Jack London. $1.50.
"Missing." by Mrs. Humphrey
Ward. $1.50.
"Great Possessions,'
Grayson, $1.30.
"The Green Miner,'
Walpole. $1.50.
"The Tortoise," by
son. Jl.oO.
"Calvary Alley." by Alice Hegan
Rice. $1.35.
"The Luck of the Irish," by Har
old McGrath. $1.40.
"A Castle to Let," by Mrs. Bail
He Reynolds, $1.35.
Hundreds of Others
Equally as Good
Book Shop, Fifth Floor.
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The New Festoon
Lavallieres
98c
'.Two of these new lavallieres are
illustrated above. They are in
12-carat gold shell and have all the
popular stone settings. Guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction. These
lavallieres are in beautiful plush
boxes with spring hinged tops.
Limited quantity. Buy for self and
gifts tomorrow at 98c
Jewelry Shop, Main Floor.
Silverware of Course
The gift universal yet always ' appro
priate, acceptable and long remembered.
We illustrate a piece of the new "And
over" design in Reliance plate (platinum
finish) made by Oneida Community, Ltd.,
makers of the famous Community plate.
Every piece is guaranteed to give satisfac
tory service for twenty-five years. We
quote a few of the moderate prices:
IN SETS OF SEX Teaspoons $1.75. Des
sert Spoons $3.25. Table Spoons $3.50.
Flat Handle Medium Forks $3.50. Flat
Handle Medium Knives $2.75. Indi
vidual Butter Spreaders $3.30. FANCY
PIECES (each) Berry Spoons $1.50.
Sugar Shells 65c Butter Knives 65c Gravy
Ladles $1.49.
Wo also carry a number of open stock
patterns in sterling silver teaspoons priced
from $5 per eet and up. Other pieces priced
in proportion.
Also all kinds of hollowware in plate and
solid silver at low prices.
Silverware Shop, Main Flo
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An Ideal Xmas Gift
You Can Select a
Nemo Brassiere
at Meier & Frank's for any one of your
friends without any danger of its not
fitting. Nemo brassieres are perfect
fitting.
The under-arm laces provide for its
adjustment. It can be
made as tight or as
loose as one desires.
Another important fea
ture of Nemo brassieres
they are not affected
by shrinkage.
The Nemo brassiere
"fits as you fasten."
It's a genuine novelty
that will make a fine gift. Models for
varidus figures moderately priced
61.00 and $1.50
Corset Shop, Third Floor.
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A Gift Any Woman Will Be Proud of A
Universal Combination
A gift that will perform
a practical service day
after day, year after year.
A gift that will lighten the
housework of any woman
save steps and prove a de
light on baking days. The
Universal Combination is
two complete ranges in one
a complete wood and coal
range, a complete gas range,
yet occupying only the space
of one range.
For Winter days, It af
fords abundance of hot
water, delightful warmth in
the kitchen and the superb
baking results of the old
time cast iron range. '
For warm weather or
quick service, the gas is In
stantly available a turn of
the key changes from one
fuel to the other. Simple, compact, durable a range that
any woman will be proud to own.
Your old range taken as part payment. In addition you may
MAKE YOUR OWN TERMS IN REASON
Sixth Floor, Fifth Street
FOR A GIFT
TO ONE WHO TRAVELS
THERE IS NOTHING MORE
APPRECIATED THAN A
Hartmann
Wardrobe
Trunk
A Hartmann wardrobe the
peer of all wardrobe trunks
is a most useful and practical
Christmas gift. A gift that
will be appreciated not for a
short time, but for years to
come. We carry a complete as
sortment of these famous
wardrobe trunks. Moderately
priced $28.50, $37.50, $45.00,
$50.00, $55.00 and on up to
$100. Sold here only in Port
land. We have a fine stock of fit
ted bags and cases these, too,
are very fine for gifts.
HARTMANN VARDROBE TRUNKS
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Luggage Shop, Sixth Floor.
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