The Oregon daily journal. (Portland, Or.) 1902-1972, December 21, 1915, Image 20

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Newspaper Page TextTHE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL PORTLAND. OREGON.' t' VISIT THE LOWER-PRICE GIFT FLOOR FOURTH FLOOR, SIXTH STREET-SCORES OF SUGGESTIONS-NOTHING OVER $1 LETTER WRITING WEK STRIKES THE FANCY OF Chamber of Commerce Give Prizes for Best Epis tles Sent in by January 3, WILL BRING IN VISITORS Estimates Are Made That From Quar ter to Half Million Tourists Can Be Attracted to State. PUBLIC GENERAL Tttr w ritinpr week, f '.o r:u e that 1 tnwtl to l.rlnu :. t l-;tt C.'.'I.OO' ... ! tourists to ' : eson ar.,1 I'orriiyitl in 1916 has stru-k W.r- rop ::.ir fain v. anl I In response to a susecstiun that form lrtters f ins itatioi-s ! v-r:t to r.-i-Jt-nts of the city a::.l s'.ite. to Le iisnij as models, the committee ye.-teniny started a conttKt. Five prizes of JN c.i. h will be awarded for the five "-st sets of let ters sent in. Tiny tiiust t,e from 10i to 150 and 2"n words in length nnd I-ust be filed not later th.in .I.miary 3 with the urii.-ity a. -id i on tntions burea'J. The letter s'-.o-ild -t.i!e why a trip to Oregon and the :.or!!nvf-t no ;!d he l.leajsar.t. tnjoyahie ai.d . r. f it i .! to the visitor. They u i J 1 presented tJ busy men wh may se.-. t a tyr- of letter that suits hi.s purpose and 'au.se It to be -written. Forms aie x;.o. ted to lie prepared which one Im.si.'.'-ss man may send to another, or w (;! tn.iy ti-ed in pre Rentir.f; the laims of the s-tute to .an old friend. Ail Orcg-on Campaign. '"This is to te an reo:i am- taign, as w..l as for I'n: ll.md, ami we fant to interest, the ent.f state in1 writir.f." ietters.'' said -hirm:t:i Jua.i ' L. Meier. "If we can pet the tow rit it to the state it will mean that tie will isit most- of the p.aees u here attta uve scenic views may ,.e hml. that he will t0 to Crater Lake, e-tittal and east ern Oregon and to the s as:. ore. "If this tniliK ie.-.-n.s Ihe support L- every nevvsraper. every i-ntnm-ri ial club and every ivic organization of the state we t an almost o-ii'.t on half a million visiters next ..e.ison. The lailroads tell 'is mat there is oi::g to a rreat travel next year. "From tourists atten. ies we are to'd that travel o the l'a ifi,- coast will next year exceed that of K'li. "It Is up to re;on, and every re Eonian to do his duty in hhs portion cf the work to secure this travel for the northwest. Greatest Highway in World. "W'e have the newest to-.-tion of the lacific coast comfy as it will appeal to the tourist. W'e hae the createst 1 iffhway In the world, atai there is no Other '"rater '.ake oa thia ear'. :i. "We want the people 'to talk these things among themselves, to prepare letters for the mailirir the third weel; in January, aid to rum., to the i-lg municipal letter ho to mai! them Tl pictures Df th.it t n.- will be worth J 1.000. '')) in a a . erlisir.jr. "Decep.her Hi we are koii, to have a big mass meet it. g of the. memhers of the bureau of publicity and icraeii t;cns of t.hc !.an.Vier of (otnr.icp e to figure out more plans for t' lu work. Already one t. has su Ki-es : f( a ,,a. tional campaign to fidhw Iettrr wri' ing week, and we w.ll thresh that out on Dei em her .':. "On January .". a nietintr of dele pates from the v.,:k,I? , ;ty ai, -Hte clubs wl.l he hel.j at the chamber at 8 P. m. Notic, of th.is meet in.; will (TO out in a few da.. h hut in case any society fails to re. ei e n-t.-e we w r t It to send de'.e;,:.s at.yway. 1. is their business to lo v., "W'e wi'i try to tet ever-, c.tv In the state to s r. in a f w delet. Ir.s In the mean tin. they are, i; i;.. to Ket busy anwa;. ." -" COUNTY COURT NEWS i Th county ootuin : s s i rs referrr. the petition of t e Standard ( com pany for 1 ft loads of rock from th- l-..ii..i 4n.ui . t.. . , r. at. :. ei su perintendent of quarries, w.t:; 'pne.- to act. ine rerjuest of G- rte Johr.snn. captain of ftreboat iio,rce 1 1 Wil liams, that th lo.-ker at the ap proach to the ferrv slip at St. Johns be cleaned, that all barrel-, and rub bish be removed and that the roof i. covered and pe lo.-k placed at ea u door, was r--rr. d to t-.e superint -n-dent of bridges and ferries. All matte! s perta-.tiitic to the re moval of a pier on the mter.statt V. -J .. -. ..1. . ;. ... iiiuso wneie ,t imsses i olumtua slough and also reuardm- the drain- aire of some lam! wherein the enmee. icvunim.inicu c.dt .i uiveri oe ln- talled was referred i0 the resident en gineer of the inte-state bridge. ii. -a. rules, who offered to sell the county one and -M-luo of an a re of rock quarry locate,), at I.innton. was informed that the . ,,iinty was not in tne market lor pur- liasing of a quarry ai present. A communication front William Hev, chief plumbing Inspei tor. c Itv of Po-'t- iat-.i.! earninai;ou or sewer pipe in the yard at '..: 1 Fast Fiftv-sec-end street, north, was referred to the purcnasin ajtent. .-ii . .i . lanip.m, 6322 Eighty -second street, informing the. board that since Kirht v-se.-nn.i Btreet southeast was g-aded that the water remained in front of her i,- erty. was referred lo the roadmaster. a copy or tne communication from J-rank .V Corte.you. resident engineer or me interstate bridge, regarding lo cution oi approaches to crossings of tre interstate bridce was foiwarded to tiie district attorney and another copy sent to tie interstate hridSe oomrniV- 8ion. The request of the superintendent oi uriages and terries requesting per- uiissiuu iu uock tne ierry John 1" vkics mi inspection and to necessary repairs was granted. Miles McGrail Is New Centralia Chief1 Centralia. ash.. rec. :i. John Craivin, cenLrai.as new mayor, who assumed his duties yesterday after- , noon, on taking otri. announced the appointment of Miles McGrail as eh!e of police to succeed R. J, Sch.leider, re signed, and Ultarfi R. TJee as city attorney to succeed N Bead re igned. Applications for other appoint- merits were read, but no action was ..taken. Mr. Schleider, who has been v chief four years, left for Loa Angeles make imm mm v mm m s "Service" at Meier & Frank's is a real, live, throbbing thing! It is typified in the fleet of 42 swift motor delivery vehicles the never-stopping moving stairways that are transporting tens of thou sands of people these Christmas days. The 2000 willing workers who help you in gift-selecting. The battery of 16 most modern electric elevators, equipped with every safety device. The Express Office and Postal Substation, in charge of Govern ment mail clerks. Packages wrapped and weighed free. The Western Union branch "Merry Christmas" night letters and packages accepted now for delivery Christmas day. Shop in the mornings, when everyone is fresh and at their best. Remember that M. & F. Glove and Merchandise Bonds will solve that gift problem. Store Will Not Remain Open Any EveningWe Close at 6 P. M. -Men's Mufflers -Ties, Handkerchiefs -"Silk Maid" -Cuff Links, Scarf Pins -Address Books -Diaries -Infants' Patties -Ladies' Crepe Tie -Corsage Bouquet -Children's Gloves or Mittens -Child's Fan -Sport Scarf -Melba, Piker. Colgate, Hanson & Jenks' Perfumes -Ivory Pin Trays, Nail Files, Cuticle Knives, Bottles, Card Cases, Perfume Bottles -Smokers' Sets -Pipes, Cigar Holders Scissors, Pocket Knives -Buffers -Brushes Dressing Combs -Baby Mittens Books Fancy Soaps Cups and Saucers JGIFTs'k A 75c E "Vfc.?? Floaters, Infants' Fatties, Creeping Beads i 'ir riage Toys Baby FecorJ Book Brass Score Pads Postcard Albums Memory Books Pitchers Cracker Jars Condiment Sets Whipped Cream Bowls Almond Sets Smoking Sets Ribbon made Coat Hangers Dainty Handkerchiefs Vestee or Collar Sets Child's Umbrella Boudoir Caps China Bon Bon Boxes China Marmalade Jars Children's Gloves and Mittens Pure Linen Handkerchiefs Hair Bow Pibbons Leather Note books Leather Collar Bags Infants' Mittens, Silk and Wool Coasters Ash Trays Nut Sets Candle Shades Saiad Bowls Cups and Saucers China Mustard Pots China Pickle or Olive Dishes Vases Steins Ties Pencil Boxes Autograph Albums Stationery with Pictures Perfumes Parisian Ivory Pieces Linen Handkerchiefs Child's Fan Box Child's Handkerchiefs Books China Salad Bowl Corsage Bouquets Windsor Ties From the Thousands of Wonders in Toy town A Few Suggestions for Busy Shoppers El Rosewood Piano Jl. 25 Swing Horses 55. Steel Freight Train $2.50. SEE Paint Outfit 3 5 c. Bicvcles from $10.95. Educational Doll !2.45 Board J3.50. Silver Deposit Ware Reduced All the dainty little bits nf glassware that make the table attractive - new re- Gifts for All Womankind! Frills and Furbelows 600 Ribbon Coat Hangers 75c They were priced 98c, $ and 51.25. All ready to use many styles and colors, pretty cii ts -7 5 c. duced for Helidav giving W'e can list but a tew. Men's Neckwear Three Immense Lots Z r for mens beautiful $1 OOC Silk Foar-in-Hands. Q Q fr mens beautiful SI SO yO C and $2 Scarfs. $1.65 for exclusive $2.50 to $5 Neckwear. Such assortments' Such wonderful silks: Such high grade neckwear! Though we've had many extraordinary neckwear events, never one like this. Choose Christmas neckwear for him here tomorrow he can't help but be de lighted with your selection. Just Inside Morrison Entrance, Order by Choose Xmas Books Now All the best in literature for old and young to be found here in regular or holiday editions. Books from oc to $-J."). For Girls and Boys r D:tfe Laddie, Porter, 50c. Jewel Story Book, 5 0c. The Clansman, 50c. New Fiction Research Magnificent, Wells, $ 1.50. Beltane the Smith, Farnol, $1.50. God's Man, Howard, $ 1.3 5. The Harbor, Poole, 51.5 0. A Far Country, Churchill, 51.50. Basement Balconj Latest Chatterbox, i 9l 5. $1. Wonderful Adventure of Nils, 5 0 c. Tom Slade Boy Scout, 50c. What Every Child Should Know, 50c. Alice's Adventures in Wonder land, $1. Pollyanna Calendar, 51-50. Anne of Green Gables, 50c. Poor Little Rich Girl,-50c. Calendars and Pads 1c to $3.00 -51.00 Sugar and (".reamer, 5c. -51.50 Sugar and Creamer, $1.20. -3 5c Lemon Plate, 2.Sc -7 5c Oil Bottles, 'oc. -40c 8 inch Vase 32c. -51.00 Vases, So;. -51.50 Spoon T.-ays. 51 o0. -7 5c Candlesticks, 60c. -52.00 Handled .ii'-ty, -l.'io. -J3.C0 Powder Jar, 52. 40. Basement Silk Hose At Savings Buy them by the for Christmas giving atttactlv; gifts lor women unaerpricea: j 3 Pairs $1.15 Hose $325 Gift Hosiery. All pue thtead silk. Double foot and tops. Splen did wearing hose. Women's Silk Hose 95c Women's Silk Hose with lisle tops and soles. Pretty Clocked boots. Black and while. McCallum & Kayscr Silk Hose i pairs 52.00 Hose, 55. :C 3 pairs 51.75 Hose, 51. ''o. 3 pairs 51.50 Hose, 5-1 2 5. 3 pairs 51.00 Hose, 52.75. Main Floor. Sixth Street All Hand-Made Ribbon Novelties About Half Handsome exclusive pieces beautiful gifts. 400 Fine Ostrich Boas Reduced 95c for the 51.9S Boas. 51 48 for the 52.95 Boas. 52 for the 3.50 Boas. Evening Scarfs, $125 for $1.75 to $230 Kinds All new styles in chiffons and silk crepes white and colors. 4000 Pure Linen 35c Kerchiefs 25c Hand embroidered think of that all pure linen, in initials and corner embroidered styles. Also silk crepes. 35c kinds, tomorrow, 2 5 c. Long Gloves Reduced 52.50 long Gloves, 1.75. 53.00 long Gloves, jSt.98. J4.00 long Gloves. 53.19. $1.75 short Kid Gloves, $1.45. 52.00 short French Gloves, $1.69 $2.25 short French Gloves,$l.98 2000 Boxes of Handkerchiefs Holiday boxes containing three handkerchiefs white and colors women's and children's. The 25c stvles lSc, 2 for 35c. The 35c styles, 23c, 2 for 40c. 25c Boxes Novelty Kerchiefs lSc Dandy for the children 2 or 3 good quality handkerchiefs, packed in suitcases, sleds, bu reaus, utility boxes, pianos, tele phones, trunks, pencil boxes, etc. 18c, 2 for 3 5c. Umbrellas for Gifts $1.45 for women's black union taffeta Umbrellas. $3.69 for $5 men's and women's silk Umbrellas. $4.50 for the. 56.50 women's fine quality silk Umbrellas. Children's Umbrellas at 50c, 7 5c. 51 to 53. Main Floor Order bT Mall. I The Basement Is a Gift Store in Itself All sorts of delightful gift suggestions for the hostess, for the smoker, for the motorist practi cal, beautiful things that you will enjoy giving! Make your selections tomorrow! $2.75 Brass Costumer, $1.99 v $2.75 Brass Cigar Jar, $1.98 $5.50 Brass Smoking Stand, $4.40 $5 8-Inch Cut Glass Bowl, $4 $2.25 Nickel Casseroles, $1.49 $2 Bohemian Glass Comp'ts, $1.49 Basement fJ J! This $100 Phonograph Outfit, $79.30 A brines special purchase just l'i of these beautiful phonographs at a phenomenal saving! Elegant mahogany finish, perfect tone reproducer, large record-filing' space. It plays the new Edison Inde structible Records and any Victor or C olumbia Record. Complete with 510 worth of records 24 selections $79.30. You may pay 510 down and $10 monthly. No interest. Bassmsnt Balcony A Real Sensation Tomorrow! 50 Fine Watches About V3 Off Elgin, W alt ham , Howard, Hampden A Christmas watch sale that you have surely never "known the equal of! We've taken all the watches from our big stock where there is only one or two of a kind. Beautiful, high grade, guar anteed watches, that you'll be proud to give anyone for Christmas. For Instance! A $40.00 man's 17 jewel Howard watch. $14.50 man's 16 size Elgin watch, $10. A $20.00 Swiss wi4ch, $15.00. $21.15 jewel Elgin or Waltham, man's wafer model watch, $12.75. A $3 7.50 Howard 16 size, man's watch, $22. 'o. $11.50 16 size Elgin nr Waltham watch. 57.7- A woman's $2 5 O-size Fockford, 15 Jewel watch, $l7.5o. A woman's $4 5 O-size Elgin watch, $30. A woman's $40 O-size watch, 525. A woman's 520 O-size watch, 512.75. 510.50 No. 6 size. 7-jewel Elgin or Waltham watch, 55.75. A $15 French enamel wrist watch, 59.75. Many otlier watches in every style every one guaranteed at proportionate savings. Main Floor Sixth Btre Ordor by Mail. Xmas Groceries Asparagus Tips, R. F. white, doz en $2.35. can 20c. June Peas. R. R. fine quality, doz en $1.45. can 12 He. Cranberries, fancy Jersey quality, the lb. 12 He. Cluster Ra i s i n s. No. 2 cartons, 25c, No. 1 car tons, 15c. Hlatli Floor, ruth Stress EST. Tuc DflAI I TV Stodt rr DrtTi amr Lovely Silk Underwear Silk Vests $1.40 Dainty Glove Silk Vests in pink, white and blue. Milanese Vests $1.60 Fine Silk Vests with narrow band tops. Pink, blue and white. Beautiful Vests $U5 Handsome Milanese Silk Vests in pink and white with French band tops. Silk Knickers $230 Dainty silk knickers in white and pink. Very pretty! Silk Corset Covers $2 Pretty new ones just received. Trimmed with filet lace. Silk Com binations $330 Fine Mila nese Silk Com binations o r union suitv White, pink, in loose knee and band tops. Mala rioor. Sixth atTt Men's Bathrobes $C85 Selling at $6.75 to $830s All made lobes the fin est, w. ai m et blanket c! -itii A!! a r e h j i to led d own the liort with lart;e rear! button.-i-r-iea n satin riped satin yoke, collar, cuffs and front trimmed in silk cord. Three patch pockets. Silk and wool tord at waist. Every possible color and combi nation included In this ofter of bath robes tomorrow at 55 85. Other bathrobes for men and boys at $1 lJ to 52 5. Msn'a Clothing Store 3rd rioor 6th St. Order ij Mail f GIFTS AT and -Angora Wool Scarf -Ladies' Gluves -New Neckwear -Ladies' Fans -Boudoir Caps - ut Glass Nappies -Bohemian Glass Lish -Brass Candlestick -Picture -Mahogany Candlestick -Silver Deposit Sugar ('reamer -Brass Travs -Cake Plates, Salad BmaIs -Celery or Pickle Lush -Bon 3on Dishes -Pottery -Baby Record Cook -Baby Boxes, for poder, rib bon, cotton, Mup, etc. -Men's Ties, Mufflers Combination Sets -Cuff Links, Scarf Pins, Belts Fancv Stationery -Recipe Books -Memory Books -Books -Perfume -Ivory Puff B- Picture FrariL" -Boudoir Salts -Fancy Sachets -Melba Toilet W ater Hair Receiver, f gifts m AT W $2.00 -Ifoubigant Toilet Water -Triple Mirror -Ivory Hair Brushes, Trays, Bottles, Mirror, Candlestick, Manicure Sets -Pullman Aprons -Traveling Poll -Leaded Art GUss Box -Scissors Sets -Fountain Pens -Fancy Stationery -Desk Sets -Men's Gloves, Tic-, s-.x, Muf flers 4 -Infants' lials -Babv Basket -Infants' Crib B.ankel. -Cut Glass Nappies, Bottles, Vases -Brass Cigar Jats, Lighters -Jardinieres -Hanging Basket -Nickel Casseroles, Thermos Bottles -Umbrellas j i r i C3 AT W $5.00 Jf Chocolate Fets Flower Holders Chop Dishes Salad Sets Baby Baskets Men's Ties, Silk Shirts, Silk Pajamas, Fancy Vests Fur-lined Gloses Auto Strop or Gillette Safety Razor Houbigant's Perfume Coty's Perfumes Ladies' Umbrella Evening Scarf Skating Set French Kid Gloves Box Handkerchiefs Ostrich Neck Ruff All Sterling Silver Deposit Ware, 20 off. yesterday afternoon.