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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 15, 1918)
THE SUXDAT OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, JDECEMBER 15, 1018. 3 ERICAfJ DIVISIONS HOW ERST OF BHIHE Troops Moving Into Territory Marked for Occupation. FRENCH ALSO GO FORWARD In . . . . I durance of Allied Forces Little Policed by Inhabitants Ad- Tance Is Vnobstruct-d. COBLEXZ. Friday. Dee. 13. (Br the'! Aisoclated Press.) American troops began today to move Into the last Ger- i man territory Indicated for occupation : under the terms of the armistice. Over five bridges thousands of sol-! dters poured Into the country east of the Rhine. The river crossed, they de ployed for the advance over the 18-mile arc. with Cobiens as the center. The bridgehead. It Is expected, will be oc cupied completely by December 1C. The crossings of the river beiran In the forenoon, the First. Second and Third divisions groins; first. They will be fol lowed by the 3 2d and the 90th divisions. , French A Is Ge Forward. I Two French divisions have been sent I two divisions, numerically, are equal o approximately one American divi sion. Marshal Foch sent the French divisions to Coblena In order to Klve the forces of occupation In this region a more International aspect. Under this arrangement one American division has been sent to the French sector. The 2Sth Regiment of the First Divi sion was the first of the main forces to enter Coblenx. Its flags were flying and the band played patriotic tunes. The Inhabitants were wholly undemon strative and went about their business with only casual glances. WASHINGTON. Dec 14. Formal an nouncement of the crossing- of the Kntne by the American Army In Ger many reached the War Department to day In General Pershing's report fur Friday. It follows: "The Third American Army crossed the Rhine today and occupied the Co blens bridgehead." PARIS. Friday. Dec II. The official Statement Issued by the War Office tonight relative to the advance of the irencA army of occupation reads: "Continuing their march, the troops or the Tenth army, after having occu pied Kreusnacb. passed, on December . the line of Bretaenhelm. Sprendllngen, Xllchloch. Blabelnheim and Odernhelm. ln the same day advanced elements entered the city of Mayence." OREGON PROJECTS URGED Representative Han Icy Before River and Harbor Committee. OREGONIA.V NEWS BCREAL. Wash ington. Dec 11. Representative W. C iiiviej appcarea oeiore me rivers ana t harbors committee nf the House todiT ' and made an extended argument In eupport of the Oregon projects that lave been approved by the board of engineer for appropriations for the coming year. He submitted facts re garding Increased commerce since the annual report of the chief of engineers, which was of date of June 11. although Junt mad public Mr. Hawley waa ' Informed by the committee that It would, probably not be possible to Include In the bill all of the projects recommended, bat that aome of them will be. One point emphasised by Mr. Hawley was the large extent to which local Interests have contributed to river and harbor work In the past, the local co operation usually being to the extent of 5 per cent or more. Grain-Grading School Held. PITCR, Or, Dec 14. (Special.) A grain-grading school has been held here for the past three days for the benefit of the grain growers of Wasco County. Professor G. R. Hyslop. of the Oregon Agricultural College, was in chare ft the school. Eat. ISO. Wkelrsale mmi Retail. The GiftThat Lives! AN Oriental Rug! Wrought through long months by the intelligent craftsman ship of one in a far. land I What a world of sentiment of beauty of never-ending utility it re veals! Celebrate the Day and the re turn of Peace by the purchase and the giving of one of these rarest of treasures! . Portland" s Finest Exhibit Awaits You Here. Cartozian Bros. Oriental Rugs and Carpets 393 Washington, Near Tenth SOUND J -f; WELL CARED aVi FOR Dr. .. nsht TEETH Wilt keep year body aaaad sad atreaaj. Dat a-rwdge a assail deatal kill wkea m saatek la at stake. If yea ea treat m wttk year werk yew are SMireJ ef tke areateat skill and tke price will ke eejaally pleasing. Fatal raa Extra rtloa ef Teeth. Z Tears Active Practice. Dr.B.E. WRIGHT Xertkweet Ceraer ef Sixth ss4 . Wasklagtea, Ralelgk Bids. Pkeae Mala 21 IS. Office) Hearst 8 A. M. te P. M. Ceaaaltatloa Free. Ope Emlsn. Saadaya IS te 13 A.M. Until After Christmas Our Store Will Open at 9 A. M. and Close at 6 P. M. miiiiimimmimimimiiHiimii!iuiMuuimiiii Glove Certificate j If at all in doubt-about the size of the gloves you wish to select for a gift we can make it easier for you, 5 E if you will make the present in the 5 form of a Glove Certificate, which EE E you can send and which may be E E presented at the store by the re- E cipient for any pair of gloves E 5 within the lines covered by the cer- S E tificate. Ask our salespeople about E 5 these handy gift Glove Certificates. S E Certificates issued at the Accom- modation Desk. . E Shop Early in the Morning When Possible Everything Arranged to Serve You Promptly m i illllJIIIIIIItllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllli The whole store has been turned over completely to the Christmas spirit. Christmas goods on every counter, in every department. Better grades of the usual Christmas things. Hosts of new ideas in better things for Christmas giving. We highly recommend the intelligent assistance of our salespeople in aiding you to select the right things to please the person you have in mind. Now is the Time and this is the Place to get the Particular Gifts for which you have been holding back to make the Best Choice. Gifts with a personality toTJiem which imparts that appreciation of forethought which so much gratifies the one receiving them. Gifts of higher values as well as Gifts at Popular Prices, all are here at The Christmas Store. iiiimiiiiiiiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiimimi'j I Merchandise f 1 Certificate E We have a Merchandise Certificate E E which is a very convenient form of E making a gift where you would E rather leave the selection of the E gift to the person receiving it. E There is nothing complicated about 5 E this plan of presenting an Xmas E gift, but as we have simplidied this E E method of making a present we E E would be pleased to explain it to E E you at the store. E E Ask any of our salespeople about it E E and they will tell you just how E E it is done. Certificates issued at E E the Accommodation Desk. E WnnrTTT , e .MllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHllllllllillllllllllllliT When in Doubt Give Gloves for Xmas They're Most Acceptable A gift of gloves will reflect credit upon you as the giver. -They carry a message at once practical and intimate, and their very use fulness will make them a source of continued pleasure. Of course we will exchange unsuitable sizes after Christmas. If you prefer, let Glove or -Merchandise Bonds, redeemable any time, carry your holiday message. . m M aa-W -M ej as 1 1 rr PAIK Eudora .t rench Kid uioves, maae witn over- 1 - $2 $2.50 $3 $1 seams and Paris point backs. All sizes. PAIR Ireland Bros and Elite Washable and Kid Gloves. Styles with pique seams. a a . n - t, T"T- ni J 1 riffc PAIK St. itegis frencn iua uioves an extra quai- ity Glove, made with full pique seams. - a - r-11 t 1 1 . ! ff faik f ownes' I'liosette uiotn uioves, in wnne, JJ Mack, ehamiiame. irrav. brown, etc j 0 , u u i , DOLLS--BOOKS-TOYS Gifts to Gladden the Hearts of Little Tots All Most Moderately Priced 12-Inch Mother Goose Dolls. .50d 12- Inch Jointed Baby Doll with hair... S1.00 13- Inch Baby Doll, long dress 79 15-Inch Character Dolls 79d 12-Inch Mother Goose Dolls with hair 75d 14- Inch Jointed Baby Doll S1.25 12-Inch Character Doll with hair 50 17-Inch Character Doll with . hair. $2.25 16-Inch Large Baby Dolls. .2.98 Teddy Bears 75S$1.25-S2.00 Rubber Dolls. 5d to 65 Rubber Rattles and Toys. . . .IScJ" Favorite Paint Books 15. Old Glory Paint Books 15 Buster Brown Comic Books. .35 Peck's Bad Boy Comic Books 39 All Women Love Silk for Xmas BuyKayserltalian Silk Underwear Your giving is simplified this Christmas. The useful and practical gift is the one for war-time. So we say, give silk underwear. It is a genuine economy in these times, and it is the gift that all women have always longed to possess. Go today to any high-class dry goods store and ask for Kayser "Italian" Silk Underwear vests, union suits, knickers, MARVELFIT style and make your Christmas purchase. You can make no mistake if you do this because Kayser Italian Silk Underwear, every woman knows, is standard quality, fits perfectly and wears. It is the woman's ideal for economy. Tiou'can obtain the Marvelfit fea tures only in the genuine Kayser Italian Silk Union Suits, Vests and Knickers, at Principal Portland Agents Most Tempting Values in Xmas Kerchiefs . A Most Useful Gift Blessed is the handkerchief at Xmas time,, for it is always acceptable, and surely a useful article, too. They help to fill out an insufficient gift, or are sufficient in themselves. Our as sortment is well-nigh unlimited, both in variety and in price. CQ BOX of 3 Handkerchiefs of sheer lawn. They come in DVC white or colored embroidered and in a Xmas box. BOX of 3 Handkerchiefs of sheer lawn or shamrock D(JC white or colored embroidered styles in Xmas box. oq BOX of 3 Handkerchiefs of sheer lawn with white or C colored embroidered initial 3 in Xmas box. d 1 c f BOX of 6 Handkerchiefs of Irish linen, shown in beau ty) 1 .3U tifully embroidered styles 6 in Xmas box.. 20c Each 3 for 50 Imported Irish hand embroidered handkerchiefs ; also printed novelties 59c Each Real Madeira hand-embroidered handkerchiefs of fine linen Practical Xmas Gifts to Please the Woman of Taste i Xmas Blouses Beautiful . waists in every variety of fine needle work and sheer materials. Especially attractive values in silk fabrics. Unlimited choice AT $3.00 TO $15.00 I Xmas Furs A splendid collection of furs in sets and in single pieces all that is desirable and fashionable, most moderately priced from $21.00 TO $90.00 Great Pre-Holiday Showing of Crepe de Chine and Wash Satin Undergarments Nothing more appreciated nothing more lovely or dainty a gift of one or more of these beautiful gar ments will bring delight to mother, sister, wife or friend. A full price range to select from. Envelope Chemise $1.98, $2.48, $3.50 to $5.00 Camisoles in endless variety at 98 to $2.98 Combinations, all styles, at $4.75 to $5.98 - Gowns, all styles $4.98, $5.25 up to $9.00 Bloomers, beautif ully finished, at $1.75 to $4.75 A Gift Line of Feminine Neckwear 50c to $1.95 Fashion's Latest Styles. Collars, Sets, Vestees, Etc In this collection of novelties in neck wear there are so many different fash ions in make-up and such a wide range of prices that you will have no difficulty in finding just the very thing you are looking for to please some particular person at just the price you wish to pay. Xmas Towels at 75c Each In Domestic Section Fancy -bordered Turkish Bath Towels of good size and quality. Cluny Lace Squares 48cEa. Also Cerjter Pieces imitation' Cluny Lace trimmed Squares and Center Pieces. Choice patterns. Xmas Cretonnes 48c Yard An extensive showing in all desirable light and dark colored patterns, suitable for Christmas sewing. Bathrobe Blankets $5 Each Best quality Beacon Bath Robe Blankets comple with cords choice patterns and colorings. Bags and Purses $1.35 to $12.50 An Endless Variety; Unequaled Values A Gift That Will Long Be Remembered Your every taste and desire may be quickly satisfied by selections from this almost limitless assortment. Beautiful Velvet and Silk Bags in dozens of shapes and sizes. Plain black and novelty leather Purses in every fashionable style. All are of dependable quality and finest workmanship. Practical Gift Things For Men of Particular Taste Most men want a bit of NEWNESS to top off the holidays with, and what they most desire and admire is exclusive styles. In Shirts, Neckwear, Socks, Handkerchiefs, Sus penders, etc Our assortments are un surpassed and, quality considered, values are unmatchable. Silk Ties at $1.15 A special offering fine Silk Ties made with large open ends and slip-easy band, four-in-hand styles in beautiful colors and patterns NegligeeShirts $1.25 to $4.98 Coat-style Negligee Shirts made with double soft cuffs; all sizes and the most dainty and beautiful patterns; all prices. lf Unsurpassed Offering Fine Silk Hosiery A Gift Worthy of Any Intimate Feminine Friend Nothing is more essential to a well-dressed woman's wardrobe than Silken Hosiery and did you ever hear of anyone having too many? Plain shades and others beautifully embroidered, or in combinations of colors, permit of satisfying every taste. You could not do better than to select from these: Attractively Beautiful Silk Umbrellas at $4.50 to $13.50 WHAT COULD BE MORE ACCEPTABLE? New and Novelty Handles Black and All Popular Shades Many days, months and even years hence the recipient will have cause to gratefully remember your thoughtfuln ess. Here , are umbrellas with thor oughly dependable silk tops' and artistically shaped and finished handles, priced so reasonably that they should certainly find a place on your Christmas shopping list. ..'... Men' Bath Robes fwm $4.93 Up to $13.98 Men's Flannelette Gowns, $1.75 Up to $2.50 Men's Flannelette Pajamas, $2.50 Up to $3.50 Men's All-Wool Slip-On Sweaters, Special $5.00 Men's Extra Quality Khaki Sweaters at $6.50 Store Opens at 9 A. M. The Most in Value The Best in Quality Store Closes at 6 P. M. SI. 00 PAIR Wom en's Silk Boot Hose; all sizes, in black, white, champagne, brown, etc. $1.50 PAIR Wom en's Silk Hose; made with full rshioned leg, seamless foot white,' brown, gray, black, etc. SI. 25 PAIR Wom en's Silk Boot Hose; 'made in all sizes, in - black, white, brown, champagne, gold, pink, etc. SI. 75 PAIR Cin derella and Bittmore Silk Hose; made full fashioned ; black, white, brown, grays; navy, khaki, tan, etc. S2.00 PAIR La France Silk Hose of extra quality; shown in all fashionable and staple shades. S2.50 PAIR Mc Callum All-Silk Hose with lisle-lined foot and top. All sizes and ali colors. $1.75 UP TO $3.50 A PAIR Women's beautif ully embroidered Silk Hose, "in black, white and colors. All sizes. Every thing arranged to serve you promptly.