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THE? OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, ' PORTLAND WEDNESDAY? EVENING, DECEMBER 3, , 1913. '
'STORE OPENS AT 9 A. M. CLOSES AT 6 P. M.
onk! Honk! Christmas Is Fast ilpproachin!
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Santa's Smile Radiates His Pleasure to Immense Throngs Here
Bring the Children to See Santa Claus Daily From 1 to 5 P. M. On the Fifth Floor
These days our Toy Department rings with the voices of children who
have come to visit their old friend Santa Claus and see the wonders in
Toys that have been brought from lar-away lands to make their Christ
mas a merry one. So bring in the children and let them visit with jolly
old Santa he's here each day from 1 to 5 p. m. and view the myriads
of Toys of every description that are here in this, the largest Toy Storj
in the West. For tomorrow's selling we have made some deep reduc
tions on an attractive assembly of Toys suitable for girls or boys.
49c
$8.50 Juvenile Farm Wagons
with pole and shaft, heavy metal
bound wheels, seat. Green, red
trimmed. S p e c i a 1 1 y j QO
priced, each Dv)I0
$1.25 American Iron Toy Cannon
complete with soldiers and rub
ber balls, repeating action. QQs
Specially priced, each tt
25c Folding Box Checker and
Backgammon Board s complete
with men and dice shakers, "t Q
Specially priced at AUL
60c Came of Lotto wooden
men and glass covers. Spe
cially reduced to
Regular $1.75 and $2.00 Play Res.
taurant a most novel toy. Chairs,
Tables, etc. Specially QQp
priced at IOL
75c 4-piece Doll Furniture Set
table, setteee, chair and rocker, in
mission finish. Reduced to, fZ(n
the set UUL
$2.00 4-piece Doll Grass Furni
ture Set a novel departure in toy
furniture. Specially " . IQ
priced, the set DXTtt
$3.50 Chautauqua Blackboards
hardwood, mission finish, in desk
styles with copy roll of alphabet,
designs, numbers, meas-
ures, etc reduced to, ea
75c Juvenile Sewing Tables
hardwood finish, with measure,
10x21 inches in size. Spe
cially priced, each
:.59c
$2.69
$3.90 Burrough's Folding Card
Tables with leatherette or felt
tops and rubber feet, 30 inches
square. Specially re- dJO QQ
duced, each tfHUtOV
Extension Tables in solid oak,
with two extra leaves. Length ex
tended 23 and 26 inches.
35c 23x1 0-inch Tables, special 19?
75c 26xl3-inch Tables, special 33
25c Folding Child's Table fin
ished in red enamel, 16 inches long
and lO'A inches wide. Spe- 1 ty
cially priced, each A I
,v-30c Square Mission Tables 12
inches square. Specially re- 1
duced to, each l.Us
$1.75 Folding Writing Desk
with racks for books and station
ery and combination black
board, specially priced, ea.
$6.00 Safety Swing Horses with
leather bridle, saddle and stirrup
holds. High, hardwood' frame.
Specially priced for this 1 A QQ
sale at, each tjri0
99c
75c Iron Dray, with large horse,
regular dray body and KQ
driver, reduced to UtV
Boys' 98c Play Sets soldiers, po
licemen and Indians, complete with
swords, clubs, etc. Special- OOp
ly priced, the set iOs
$3.50 Major League Baseball
Boards the newest and most prac
tical board on the market, with full
equipment. Spe c i a 1 1 y d0 Q
priced, each n$d3U
25c Children's Wash Sets stand
ing tabic, tub, wringer, etc., 12x7
inches in size. Specially 1 re
priced, the set All
. 5-piece Doll Furniture Sets
table and 4 chairs. Regular 25c
Sets, 17c. Regular 15c Sets, Q
special at
$4.00 Ben Scott Rockaway Safe
ty Coasters steel construction and
rubber-tired steel wheels, roller
bearing, with steering device and
coaster brakes. Specially PO "1 Q
priced, each tpQtLZf
Children's 50c Red Chairs and
Rocker and 9x9-inch seats,
height over all 20 inches. OQn
Specially priced, each 0l
A full line of Sleds for boys and
girls priced from 1.00 to f 5.00
Toy Town Tlfth rioor Hew Bldg.
Ar v x it a . v-t. t "a. i m r m
Complimentary Tickets to the Oregon Poultry and
Pet Stock Show may be procured from any floorman
at Meier & Frank's. Show being held all this week
in the new Failing Building, across the street from
this store.
Only 18 Shopping Days Till Christmas
No Matter Where You Shop, Shop Early
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There Are Two Advantages in Buying
Sweaters During this Sale
The Lowest PricesPrevail
Each Sweater Packed in Holiday Box ,cSL
' Sweaters for Men and Women Sweaters for
Boys and Girls. They may be worn as an outside
garment, or to give extra warmth under the Rain
coat. One can hardly get along without a nice
warm Sweater during the cold, damp weather.
Men's, Women's $6.50 Sweaters $4.95
Shaker Knit Sweaters fashioned of extra heavy,
pure wool, in a good tight weave; "Ruff Neck"
style. May be had in oxford, crimson, white, navy
and maroon. Sizes 34 to 46. Sweaters usually
selling for $6.50 tomorrow for $4.95.
$8 Sweaters for Men and Women $5.35
The popular "Ruff Neck" Sweaters. Extra heavy
Jumbo Sweaters made of pure wool, cardinal or
oxford color. Have lined pockets. All sizes for
Men and Women.
$6.00 Sweater Coats Now $4.19
"Ruff Neck" Sweaters for Men and
Women, in plain weave, good weight ,and
all pure wool. Colors include oxford, ma
roon, pure white, navy, brown, dark cash
mere and cardinal. Sizes 34 to 50. A
serviceable Sweater is a desirable present.
Boys' and Girls' $3 Sweaters $1.98
Sweater Coats in V neck style. A very
high grade Sweater in medium or heavy
weight. In plain colors Oxford, cardinal,
navy, maroon and brown ; also combination
of oxford with cardinal or navy trimming.
$5 Jumbo Sweaters Now $3.98
All wool Jumbo Sweaters, sizes 34 to 46,
in oxford, navy, cardinal and white. Have
"Ruff Neck" collars. You save $1 if you
buy a $5 Jumbo Sweater for $3.98.
Wool Faced Sweater Coats for
Mm m mm. m im i i . m
Boys and Girls' $2.50 Coats $1.69
"Ruff Neck" style, medium weight, made
with pockets. Come in oxford, cardinal,
navy and maroon. 6 to 14 year sizes. Serv
iceable and comfortable for school wear.
Worsted Faced Sweaters for Boys
and Girls, $2 Sweaters at $1.29
For Children from 5 to 13 years of age.
Worsted faced Sweaters in "Ruff Neck"
style, have pockets. Oxford and navy.
Splendid Sweaters worthy of a higher price.
Boys' and Girls' Sweater Coats,
$1.50 Sweaters, Special at 89c
V neck style in medium weight, have
pockets. Choice of oxford, crimson, navy,
white, brown and many harmonious color
combinations. Sizes 4 to 13 years. Onlv
890.
Heavy Wool Sweaters for $2.98
Men's and Women's heavy wool, Shaker
Knit Sweaters in "Ruff Neck" style, ox
ford, maroon, white, cardinal and navy.
They 'make an excellent coat. Regular $5
bweaters. special is.yo.
News from the China Store
Exquisite China Greatly Reduced for Tomorrow
Of timely importance is this sale of thin
dainty China and 'twill help you solve
that Christmas problem, economically and
satisfactorily.
Each piece of this lovely China is mod
eled along artistic as well as practical lines
an unusual and attractive octagon shape
predominating. The decoration is a gold
edge with gold lines following out the lines
of the pattern to the rim. At the following reductions you
may make your selection tomorrow.
$2 Salad SetsBowl and Six Dishes Special $1.39
75c Handled Cake Plates Special 49
75c Sugar and Creamer Special the Set 49
50c Tea Cups and Saucers Special the pair .33
Malar ft ak' Biff lunnt Star. jfu Order ruled
Free Grand Opera Concert
Tomorrow
In Our 7th Floor Tea Room, 2:30 to 5 P. M.
. V. Rigaud of Paris
PRESENTS EMMA TRENTINI, MARY GARDEN
CAROLINA WHITE AND GER-
ALDINE FARRAR
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In Grand Opera Selections on $500 Gfafonola Grand. Also
the first appearance in Fortland of Mile. La Gre, contralto
soloist. Opera program interspersed with popular selec
tions, zac trial package pertume, distributed tree.
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Fitted Traveling Bags in great variety on sale in our Trunk
department. "INDESTRUCTO" Trunks, guaranteed for 5
years sold here exclusively. (Write for catalogue.)
Quaint and Dainty
Aprons for Gifts
Priced From 59c to $5
Such a lovely assortment of sheer and pret
tily shaped and trimmed Aprons for Christmas
remembrances awaits you here. They're in
every styte and of every soft and dainty ma
terial. There arc serving Aprons, chafing-dish
Aprons and Sewing Aprons, as well as the
very newest effects in maids' Aprons. There
are organdies, nets, Swisses, lawns and em
broidered effects some very simple others
most elaborately trimmed with laces, ribbons
and insertions. A splendid collection of nurses'
and domestic science Aprons, practically made,
with or without bibs, is also prominent.
Every woman wears an Aprqn so every wo
man should receive one or more as a Christ
mas gift, and in our vast and comprehensive
showing you'll be sure to find "just what
youVe looking for." The prices are most mod
crate, ranging from 59 to $5.00
Ktlvr tt rnk gaoond rioor IT w Bulldlar Kill Orders ruled
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$9.85 Will Purchase "a
JauntyTailored Suit
Most astonishing is this offer
of chic and attractive Suits in
all regular sizes for misses or
for women at the incompar
able price of $9.85.
These jaunty Suits are fash
ioned from a variety of plain
materials and mixtures, in navy,
black, 'brown, gray, garnet and
fans, and both plain tailored and
semi-fancy styles are featured in
this assemblage of Suits. They
are well made, in the latest and
most popular modes, with the
cutaway coats and velvet collars.
If you're contemplating the
purchase of a Suit that will com
bine service, good looks and
economy in price, don't fail to
come early on Thursday and
choose from this group, special
ly priced at, the Suit $9.85.
Oarmtnt Blon . oond rioor Kiln Bid.
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Waists! The Daintiest, Filmiest Waists Imaginable!
Smartness is the keynote in waists this season, and you will find the
Meier & Frank Wit Section filled with Waists and Blouses, bought
especially for the Christmas trade. Fluffy, filmy, lacy waists, the most
attractive, we have yet shown. Will be packed in Christmas gift box if
desired.
Waists Moderately Priced, $3.75 to $5
Fine Marquisettes and Voiles used in the making, Cluny'Iaces, chif
fons and fine net pleatings used for trimming. Also plain and fancy cot
ton crepes, which require no ironing. Many different styles to choose,
. from. t
More Fancy Waists From $5, to $6.50
A vast array of smart styles in laces, nets an,d combinations of
shadow lace and hets, made over fine net linings or "dainty colored chif
fons, some with empire band9 of colored ribbons. Finished with filmy
frill around the neck and down the front, forming vest effects,' some with
a narrow band of fur trimming.
Boys' Norfolk Suits, 2 Pair Knickers at $4.85
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Our buyer is now in the East and made a special purchase of Boys All-Wool Norfolk
Suits which he rushed to us by the fastest express, with instructions to make them a Spe
cial Christmas Offering to the Parents of Portland Boys. The shipment has just arrived,
and in order that everyone may have the benefit we're putting these excellent Suits on sale
at once, and have marked them at only $4.85. V
They're Norfolk Suits, in the season's latest patterns and cut absolutely all wool, fancy
tan, brown and gray cheviots. Each Suit has. two pairs of Knickers, lined throughout an(J
with taped seams. Here's an opportunity to clothe the boys from 5 to 17 years, stylishlv
anu ci.uiiuimi.dii) , uy purcnasing jnese suns specially priced at $4.So.
full cut and neatly tailored Overcoats, of all-wool solid and
fancy mixtures and all shades of chinchilla and cheviot. Thev
have Russian or shawl collars, and are lined throughout with
flannel. Selling ordinarily from $G.50 to $8.50. we've reduced
Boys' $6.50 to $8.50
Overcoats, $4.85
Sizes. 3 to 10 Years
the price most radically, marking these splendid
Third Tloor Kw Bulldlaf '
Overcoats, for boys from 3 to 10 years of age, only54.0t):
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Main ft rnuik'i
Blankets and Comforters Are
Greatly Reduced
Conservative and Extreme Waists $6.50 to $15
Most every conceivable style, popular this season, in silks, fancy
crepes, Habutai and Messaline in the beautiful new shades, including
Hunter's green, mole, yellow, bronze, delft. Trimmed with laces, fancy
double frills, buttons, vest effects and piping. You must see these waists,
they are worthy of a special trip to the Second Floor, Main Building
$1.75 COMFORTERS full-sized, snlendidlv mad.. f;i1,f
best white cotton. Attractively covered. Specially A
priced, ach , I AS
$2.25 COMFORTERS filled with white laminated cotton
and covered with a good grade of silkolirie. Specially Qg
priced, each $1 . o9
$5.00 WHITE WOOL BLANKETS with attractive pinlc
and blue borders. . They're full size, and reduced $ jt fr
to, the pair. : . . . . . . .J 4. 1 D
v $6.50, WHITE WOOL BLANKETS full size and extra
heavy. Positively the best offering made-this season. A T rr
Specially priced, the pair . . . . . . ; .... . . JJ,J)J
Mln Trwur Third riooiwiuku Building
Thursday'sTelephonSpecials
In Vote rrom 9 to 11 A. It ' Tlhon MrhU 4600, A-6101.
Pure Lard No. 5 Pail Special......... .694
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Quaker Oats bpecial package .... 1 0A
Blue Ribbon Butter Special roll. . . . . . . . , . . .75
Quaker Corn Flakes Special package. ....7
Fine Hams Sugar Cured Special lb. ......... .. ; . . IQa
Solid Tomatoes Special No. can. . , . . . i . ...... ;.XO ?
$1.50 Copper Run Wash. Boilers Special each. . . .$1.19
Jim's Cone Gas Toasters Special each. . . . . i, .'j.t fat
, Japanese Straw Table Matsr-Special set. . . .t-. . . . ' 1 2A
75c Lindsay Lights Special, complete set..
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