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THE SUNDAY OTIECOXIAX, PORTLAXD. 7 EAT 13. 1921
SEE PAGE 11 OF THIS SECTION FOR OTHER INTERESTING MEIER & FRANK STORE ACTIVITIES.
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,Women's Dresses
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW
Washabla FrocKfi. .... . $25.00-$45.00 $13.00-429.50
Afternoon Dresses 45.00- 75.00 23.00- 55.00
Evening Dresses 35.00-125.00 25.00- 75.00
.Women's Coats
Prices Prices
Mayl,1920 NOW
Jersey Sports Coats... $20.00-$35.00 $12.50-$25.00
Tweed Coats 45.00- 95.00 35.00- 65.00
Wraps 35.00-125.00 19.50- 75.00
Women's Suits
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW
Serge and Tricotine
Suits $45.00-125.00 $35.00-$85.00
Wool Jersey Suits 35.00- 57.50 25.00- 45.00
Fancy Suits 55.00-125.00 33.75- 85.00
Women's Skirts
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW
Serge and Tricotine
Skirts $15.00-$20.00 $10.00-115.00
Fancy Silk Skirts 19.50- 35.00 15.00- 25.00
Plaid and Stripe Skirts 17.50- 35.00 9.85- 22.50
Women's Furs
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW
Stone Marten Scarfs.. $75.00-$98.50 $39.50-$53.00
Mole Scarfs 45.00-175.00 29.50-131.25
Gray Squirrel Scarfs.. 25.00- 75.00 15.00- 39.50
Fox Scarfs 75.00-150.00 50.00- 75.00
Women's Blouses
1 Prices Prices
Mayl,1920 NOW
Georgette Blouses ... $ 6.50-$20.00 $ 4.85-$15.00
Crepe de Chine Blouses 7.95- 22.50 5.00- 17.50
Voile, Batiste and Or
gandy Blouses 7.00- 27.00 5.00- 18.50
Tailor'd Cotton Blouses 3.95- 8.50 2.75- 6.75
Millinery
Prices
May 1,1 920
Chain Body Hats $ 2.95
Sports Hats 7.50
Straw Sailors 5.00
Dress, Tailored Hats.. 35.00- 50.00
Prices
NOW
$ 1.95
5.00
2.95
22.50- 30.00
Women's Hosiery
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW
Full-Fash. Silk Hose.. $ 4.00-$ 5.00 $ 3.50-$ 4.00
Full-Fashioned Silk
Hose, lisle tops 2.00- 3.00 1.50- 2.00
Full-Fashioned Silk
Lace Hose 6.00 4.50
Full-Fash. Lisle Hose. 1.25 1.00
Mock-Seam Lisle Hose .75 .59
Children's Hosiery
Prices Prices
Mayl,1920 NOW
Fiber Silk Hose $ 1.50 $ 1.00
Lisle Hose .75 . .60
Roll Top Hose 1.00 , JO
.Women's Underwear
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW
Silk Knickers $ 6.50-$11.00 $ 4.50-$ 9.00
Silk Vests 6.00- 8.75 3.95- 6.75
Silk Union Suits 10.00- 12.00 6.50- 9.00
Lisle Union Suits 3.50r-. . 3.75 . 2.00-. . 2.25
Cotton Union Suits... 1.50- 2.25 .83- 1.73
Cotton Vests 1.00- 1.15 "" .65- .75
Children's Underwear
Prices Prices
Mayl,1920 NOW
Athletic Union Suits.. $ 1.50 $ 1.00
Knit Bloomers . 1.50 1.00
Lisle Union Suits 1.25- 1.75 1.00- 1.50
Nazareth Waists .60 .43
Women's Lingerie
Prices
Mayl,1920
Philippine Gowns $ 3.59-$ 6.45
Philippine Envelope
Chemise 3.95- 6.45
Crepe de Chine Gowns 5.95- 9.95
Crepe de Chine and
Prices
NOW
$ 2.59-$ 3.65
2.59- 3.75
3.95- 6.95
Satin Bloomers ....
Crepe de Chine and
4.95- 7.45 2.95- 4.95
Satin Camisoles 2.95 4.95
Domestic Gowns 1.95- 3.59
Domestic Envelop?
Chemise 1.95- 2.59
1.93- 3.59
1.29- 1.95
1.29- 1.98
House Dresses
Prices Prices
May 1,1920 NOW
House Dresses .. $ 3.50-$ 6.45 $ 1.95-$ 3.95
Gingham and Percale
Aprons 1.95- 4.50 .98- 2.59
White Aprons 1.59- 2.50 .98- 1.75
Women's Gloves
Prices Prices
May 1,1 9 20 NOW
Short Kid and Lamb
skin Gloves $ 4.00-$ 4.50 $ 3.00-$ 3.23
Perrin's Short Kid
Gloves 5.00- 5.50 3.75- 4.00
Washable Gloves 3.25- 6.50 2.75- 4.00
16-Bt Silk Gloves 3.00- 4.00 2.00- 3.25
Long Fabric Gloves... 2 25- 3.00 1.39- 1.69
Neckwear and Veils
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW
Windsor Ties $ .95-$ 1.75 $ .65-$ 1.50
Brushed Scarfs 9.95 7.95
Silk Scarfs 17.50 13.95
Lace Collars 1.50 1.00
Linen Mesh Veiling... .85 .65
French Dot Veiling... 1.25- 1.50 1.00- 1.25
Maline 45- 1.00 .35- .75
Children's Wear
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW
Gingham and Cham
bray Dresses $ 2.95-$ 9.95 $ 1.98-$ 6.95
Cotton Middies 2.45- 4.45 1.27- 2.95
Flannel Middies - 8.95 ' 6.95
Rompers . 2.59- 3.59 1.59- 2.29
Creepers 2.59- 3.59 1.59- 2.29
Muslin Gowns 1.59- 3.59 .98- 1.98
Muslin Drawers .60- 1.25 .35- .79
Shoes
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW
Women's Shoes $10.00-$22.00 $ 7.50-$17.00
Men's Shoes 11.00- 17.00 7.00- 12.00
Boys Shoes 5.50- 10.00 3.75- 7.50
Children's Shoes 3.25- 7.50 2.50- 6.25
Handkerchiefs
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW
Women'sHandkerchiefs $ .08-$ 1.50 $ .05-$ 1.00
Men's Handkerchiefs.. .10- 1.50 .05- 1.25
Boys' Handkerchiefs.. .20- .35 .10- .25
Groceries
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW
Cane Sugar, 100-pound
sacks $24.75 $ 8.10
Best Patsnt Flour, 49-
lb. sacks 3.40 2.35
CriscQ, 9-lb, cans 3.00 . 2.00
' Jewel Shortening, 8-lb.
cans 2.50 1.50 .
Butter, 2-lb. rolls 1.27 .70
M. & F. Coffee .45 .35
Small White Beans... .12 .06
Head Rice .20 .12
Canned Fruit .40 . - .25
Laundry Soap 15 bars 1.00 20 bars 1.00
Housewares
Lowered
Since
Mayl,1920
French China, open-stock patterns.... 20
Aluminumware 12
Ironware 10
Galvanized Ware, pails, tubs, etc 33 Vi
Galvanized Ash Cans 15
Cotton Mops 25
Gray Enamelware 10
Tinware .1 23
Paints 8
Rope 20
Silverware
Lowered
Since
May 1,1920
Sterling Silver Flatware!.. 20
Sterling Silver Hollow-ware 20
Sheffield Plated Hollow-ware (Repro
ductions) , .' 10
Quadruple Plated Ware 10
Hepplewhite Design Flatware 10
Hepplewhite Design Hollow-ware 10
Leather Goods
Lowered
Since
May 1,1 920
Leather Cigar and Cigarette Cases ... . 50
Leather Bill Folds 25
Boston Bags 33 'i
Silk Bags .. 50
Leather Handbags 25 to 50
Toilet Cases 3314
Music Folds 33',
Jewelry
Lowered
Since
May 1,1 920
Swiss Watches 25
Italian Jet 50
Bakelite Beads 50
Crystal Beads 50
Sterling Silver Novelties.: 25
Toiletries
Prices Prices
Mayl,1920 NOW
Djer Kiss Talcum. ... $ .35 $ .25
Cots Face Powder. . ... 2.25 ' 1.00
Houbigant's Ideal Toi-
let Water 7.00 6.23
Piver's Face Powder.. 1.50 1.00
Hudnut's Face Cream.. .60 ' .50
Roger and Gallet Face
Powder 2.20 1.85
Colgate's Natural Soap .19 .10
Notions
Prices Prices
May 1,1920 NOW
Dress Shields $ .60-$ 1.00 $ .55-$ .75
Brassieres 2.25 2.00
Barbour's Lin'n Thread .35 .25
Sewing Needles .15 .10
Mercerized Darning
Cotton .7 .5
Dr. Parker's Waist
Hose Supporters.... .65 JO
O.N.T. Darning Cotton .5 3 for .10
Collar Bands- .15 .10
Dress Trimmings
Prices
Mayl,1920
Silk Cord $ .20-$ .75 $
Silk Pigtail Braid 1.25
Silk Rattail Braid 1.25
Silk Soutache Braid... .35- .45
Silk Military Braid, 1-
inch .20
Silk Fringe, 4-inch.... 1.35
Silk Fringe, 6-inch 2.25
Angora .' 3.50
Silk Bathrobe Girdles.. 1.25
Cotton Bathrobe Gir
dles LOO
Silk Tassels, 4-inch... .35
Prices
NOW
.15-$ .60
.95
.95
.30- .35
.15
1.00
1.75
2.15
1.00
.65
.30
Wash Goods
Prices Prices
Mayl,1920 NOW
Red Seal Gingham $ .45 $ .23
Amoskeag Apron
Gingham .25 .18
Wm. Anderson's Ging
ham 1.00 .75
Punjab Percale .60 .35
Devonshire .60 .39
Japanese Crepe .75 ' .50
Plisse Crepe .60 .40
Calico .25 .13
Amoskeag A. C. A.
Ticking .75 .40
Bleached Muslin .40 .20
Lonsdale Bl'ch'd Muslin 45 .22
Unbleached Muslin ... .45 .20
Cheese Cloth .15 .8
Longcloth .. .40- .75 .25- .45
White Voiles .60- 2.25 .35- 1.75
Tahle Linens
' Prices Prices
v May 1,1 920 NOW
Damask Cloths $7.00-$28.00 $ 4.95-$15.00
Damask Napkins, doz. 12.00- 30.00 10.00- 20.00
Damask Center Pieces 3.00- 12.00 1.75- 8.00
Damask Scarfs 10.00- 18.00 6.50- 12.00
Damask, by the yard. . 2.75- 6.00 2.00- 5.00
Bed Linens
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW
Cotton Sheets $ 1.65-$ 3.50 $ 1.25-$ 2.25
Sheeting, by the yard.. .60- 1.25 .30- .75
Spreads 3.50- 12.00 2.75- 5.00
Pillow Cases .55- .80 .40- .50
Bedding
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW '
Woven Wire Springs.. $ 5.25 $ 3.95
Cotton Felt Mattresses,
40 lbs 13.00 9.93
Plain and Fancy Blan
kets 18.50- 85.00 12.30- 23.00
Comforters, wool and
down filled 20.00- 60.00 9.50- 33.00
Pillows . 2.25- 9.50 1.75- 7.50
Furniture
Prices
May 1,1 920
Oak Dining Chair, with
leather seat .. $ 7.25
Oak Rocker, leather
seat 18.00
Oak Rocker, solid seat 12.50 .
Ivory Enamel Dresser.. 54.00
Mahogany Dresser . . . 183.00
Mahogany Post Bed. . 71.00
Oak Dining Table 52.00
Prices
NOW
$ 5.45
11.75
7.95
36.00
128.00
49.00
39.50
T HAS passed into a truismand there is a reason. It
is especially true today, with deflation an accomplished
fact in many lines, that the people can huy with confi
dence at Meier & Frank's. Wholesale prices have come
down. Retail prices, although never as high in proportion
as wholesale prices, particularly here, are down about 30
per cent on an average, on most of the things we sell. We
append a list showing, on many diverse lines of merchandise,
comparisons hetween our prices today and the correspond
ing prices of a year ago. This we do for the especial henef it
of new comers, as our great body of regular patrons is well
acquainted with the essential facts as stated. The list is pre
sented mainly as a general analysis of Meier & Frank's REG
ULAR prices on standard quality merchandise. On various
special stocks our prices are much lower. It is fine to know
that prices are nearing a stahle level. Be assured that what
ever changes downward further take place in commodity
prices will be reflected instantly, as they have always been
reflected, in our prices to you.
Rugs, Linoleum
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW
French Wilton, 9x12. .$195.00 $120.00
Bundhar Wilton, 9x12. 145.00 ' 93.00
Mahal Wilton, 9x12... 132.50 82.50
Axminsters, 9x12 47.50- 95.00 28.00- 65.00
Kaba Rugs, wool and
fiber 35.00 25.00
Printed Linoleum 1.65 1.00
Inlaid Linoleum 2.25 1.49
Ribbons
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW
Satin Taffeta, U-inch $ .15 $ .10
Satin Tafieta, 5-inch. 1.85 1.35
Taffeta, plain moire
and satin edge 75 .25
Dresden Ribbon, 5'4-
inch 95 .59
Two-tone Lingerie, 1-
inch .75 .45
Satin Ribbon, 10-inch. 3.75 2.50
Wash Ribbons, & to
1-inch 1.50- 5.00 1.10- 3.60
Silks
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW
36-inch Taffetas $ 3.00-$ 5.00 $ 2.00-$ 3.50
40-inch Crepe de Chine 2.50- 5.00 1.50- 3.50
36-inch Satins 3.00- 5.00 2.00- 3.50
36-inch Messalines ... 2.50- 3.00 1.50- 2.00
27-inch Jap Silks 1.00 .75
36-inch Tricolette .... 5.00 2.25
40-inch Satins 3.50- 6.00 2.50- 4.00
Dress Goods
Prices Prices
May 1,1920 NOW
All-Wool Serge $ 3.00-$ 4.00 $ 1.98-$ 2.50
All-WoolVelours .... 5.00- 7.00 3.50- 5.00
All-Wool Tricotines .. 5.00- 10.00 3.50- 8.00
All-Wool Poplins .... 2.50- 4.00 1.50- 2.50
All-Wool Plaids 1.50- 3.00 1.00- 2.00
All-Wool Broadcloths. 5.00- 8.00 3.50- 5.50
Linings
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW
Sateens $ .75-$ 1.25 $ .40-$ .65
A. B. C. Silk......... 1.50 . 1.00
Venetian 1.50 1.23
Satin 2.50- 3.00 1.50- 2.00
Percaline 75 .60
Cambric 25 .15
Curtaining, Etc.
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW
Marquisette $ .70 $ .35
Filet Net 2.20 1.75
Cretonn 2.00 .95
Silk Taffeta 7.00 v 4.00
Diana Sunfasts 3.25 1.90
50-inch Satins 1.50 .75
50-inch Tapestries ... 9.00 4.50
Marquisette Curtains . 3.15 2.25
Needlework
Prices Prices
Mayl,1920 NOW
Stamped Luncheon Sets $ 1.25 $ .85
Children's Dresses ... 1.25 .83
EconomyHouse Dresses 2.50 1.59
Stamped Pillow Slips.. 2.00 1.35
Stamped Guest Towels .65 .33
Embroidery Silk -.09 .06
Fleisher Knitting Yarn .65 .42
Iris Beads 60 .25
Men's Clothing
Prices Prices
Mayl.1920 NOW
Suits $45.0O-$100.OO $24.50-$83.00
Top Coats 50.00- 85.00 35.00- 60.00
Evening Clothes 65.00- 100.00 43.00- 83.00
Separate Trousers .... 8.00- 25.00 4.93- 15.00
Overalls 3.00 " 1.73
Flannel Trousers 15.00- 20.00 10.00- 12.50
Men's Furnishings
Prices
May 1,1920
Soisette Shirts ...... $ 4.50
Manhattan Madras
Shirts 6.00
Silk Shirts $ 8.95- 9.85
White Silk Shirts 15.00- 17.50
Cotton Shirts M 3.85- 6.00
Felt Hats 6.50- 10.00
Ties 1.00- 6.00
English Wool Sox.. M 2.00
Silk Maid Sox 1.50
Holeproof Sox, No. 800 .75
Stuttgarter Wool Sox.. 1.25
Fiber Silk Sox .75
Porosknit Union Suits. 2.25
B. V. D.'s 2.00
Vassar Athletic Union
Suits 1.75
Manhattan Silk Union
Suits ' 12.59
Fruit-of-the-Loora Night
Shirts 2.50
Boston Garters . .75
President Suspenders.. 1.00
Sweater Coats 12.00
Prices
NOW
$ 3.00
3.00
4.95
9.85
2.45
7.00
3.50
.75
1.00
.40
.75
J59
1J0
1.23
3.50-.43-
93
7.50
1.65
.50
.39
7.43
Boys' Wear
Prices
May 1,1 9 20
$20.OO-$40.0O
.... 5.00- 20.00
Price
NOW
$12.50-$25.00
3.50- 12.50
1.00- 3.00
1.50- 2.50
1.50-1 2.50
Knicker Suits
Wash Suits
Blouses ....... .
Caps
1.50- 6.00
2.00- 4.00
2.60- 4.00
Knickers
............
Flannels
Prices
May 1,1920
Outing .. $ .40-$ .60
Eden Cloth .35
Eiderdown 2.00
French Flannel 2.00
Flannelettes 40
Canton 40
Price
NOW
$ 119-$ .23
.23
1.50
1.50
.19
JO
Towels, Toweling
Prices Prices
May 1,1920 NOW
Linen Towels, dozen.. $15.00-$42.OO $ 9.00-$36.00
Crash Toweling, yard. .40- 75. .25- JO
Kitchen Towels, dozen ?.00- 12.00 2.10- 9.00
Turkish Towels, dozen 4.80- 30.00 3.60- 18.00
Laces, Etc.
Prices Prices
May 1,1 920 NOW
Real Filet $ 1.75-$ 2.75 $ 1.39-$ 1.73
Cotton Net 1.50- 1.75 1.25- 1.50
Venise Laces 1.25- 1.75 .69- 1.00
Vak and Cluny Laces.. .10- .18 .08- .10
Metaline 2.25- 2.50 1.50
Georgette 2.50- 3.50 1.73- 2.50
Luggage
Prices Prices
May 1,1920 NOW
Cowhide Bags, 18-inch $15.75-150.00 $ 8.00-$35.00
Cowhide Suitcases, 24
inch 28.50- 60.00 22.00- 37.30