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SHORTAGE GROWING DAILY Response to Appeals, While In sufficient to Meet Needs, Are, However, Keeping Down Rents During the war- the federal govern ment consldereX as essential an ade quate supply of sanitary .and comfort able houses at centers of -war Industry and the task of Insuring- proper housing facilities was assigned to the bureau of Industrial housing . and transportation, department of labor. The need of more and better residence buildings in - the larger cities of the country is still rec ognized by federal officials, and the work begun by the bureau is being continued by the department of labor through the activities of its information and educa tion -service. ; , ." In the nation-wide building campaign now being carried on by the department of labor, the "own your home" branch of the work, under direction of Paul C. Murphy of Portland, has enlisted wide the National Association of Real Estate Boards have pledged themselves , to work with Mr. Murphy in an. effort to stim ulate interest in - the. construction - of dwellings, ana many ciues inrougnoiii the country have organised local "own your home" -campaigns. Accord In ir to estimates of tha depart ment of labor, the United States is .now short about half a" million, houses tor residence purposes, and the shortage is being accentuated dally by ' the return of discharged soldiers and sailors. Rents have risen to a point that makes build-, lng imperative. Investigation into the cost of building gives assurance that the increased cost over pre-war prices is not . proniDiuvs ana wliko inowa mm any uc- cllne in cost of material or labor is not to be looked for during the next few years. , " ' These assurances on the part of the department of labor already have had a cumulating errect on tne Dmiding in dustry and reports from many cities show an increasing number of houses being built. In Portland there are at present over 500 houses planned or un der construction, according 'to estimate of builders a ad contractors. -; . Thin fnnreajuid construction will have a tendency to keep rental charges within reasonable bounds. Closely -connected with the efforts toward better housing ' on the part of the department of labor has "been the duty of combating those who threaten to increase discontent by profiteering in . rents. Officials of the department of labor report that com plaints of rent profiteering have ? been rlvfd from 128 cities. '.- " ' 5 - ' According to the report, IIS such com plaints were dealt with in Portland, JB91 tn Seattle, 800 in Oakland, 1123 in 'Phil adelphia, 2867 in Cleveland, and several thousand in other cities of the country. Investigation of these cases has ; been handled through local committees and a great deal 6f good has been done in pre venting hardship and discontent from the avarice of owners of . rental prop erty. ; ' ' Foresters Clearing Out Debris Left by The Spruce Division More than 100 men have been put to aIab lnn nitt Vk A Ahrta leaf hv tVl spruce production division In its logging operations during the war, according to Forest Examiner R. H. Chapler, who has just returned from a trip over the North west in the interests of the different fir ha sard removal projects. Fifty men have been put to work lri Clallam county. Wash., 18 men will start on the White river project this week, and in Oregon eight men have been assigned to the forests in Clatsop county and 25 men in Lincoln county. . . . Although all these projects are in pri vately owned timber and . are the after effects of the spruce production corpor ation., me loresi service agreea r nan die them in the promotion of better pro tection throughout the entire country. i In other localities in which the spruce production division operated, the debris will not be removed, but an intensive patrol will be established for a period cf two years, keeping everybody out of the timber until the fire risk is over. . .The spruce production division is bear ing the expenses ' of the actual labor, but the superintending -of the projects are being handled by the forest service. Labor conditions are very satisfactory, Recording to Mr. Capler, and the service is. not nanaicappcu uy tuiui uhso a u was last year. .Many of the men who formerly were members of the spruce division are engaged in the clearing pro jects." ' . Captain Whitfield Is Promoted to Major; Leaves London Soon Captain William Whitfield, senior partner of the firm of Whitfield, Whit comb & Co., has just been promoted to the rank of major, according to advices received by the company Saturday. Ma jor Whitfield 'is finance requisition offi cer of the government at . London. He has been assigned foi return to .the TJnited States, leaving London April 20. f Mr. Whitfield was employed byl the government as chief accountant In J the construction division at Washington, working in a civilian capacity, when he enlisted, as & private for overseas du ties. , ' .,..' ' lie was subsequently promoted direct ly to captain and the new rank is con sidered merely a compliment to his abili ties, as he 4s returning almost at once. Walter D. Whitcomb, junior partner of the company, lately received the rank of lieutenant - colonel. He is now . in Germany with the army of occupation. Enterprise Gets Contract ... " " White Salmon. Wash April 12. The contract for printing for Klickitat coun ty was awarded to the White Salmon Enterprise.1 ' l , v IT VERYi woman knows that MEIER- FRAN K'S has at all times the largest .assortments of ap-, If - .parel and accessories inthese parts. tWe are proud of the refutation we have 'earned in -thisre '" :spect. But the maintenance of ; ourj leadership in this particular, although a matter of the) utmost concern, is of no greater importance than 'the upholding of .Jhe quality-standards and style-standards which have always been the bulwarks of this business. The Easter fashion displays well illustrate our supremacy in all of these. As ever our prices will be found lowest, quality considered. Lovely Easter Suits Thisf presentation '"of authoritative suit modes, designed to gratify the, most critfeal judgment, rnakesi it easy for. evety woman to be attired hi new irreproachably styled apparel at whatever price she may wish to pay. Tricatine of superior fHality', so highly favored bythe well dressed woman of today for its modishness and serviceability, is a featured material. Poiret twill and men's wear serge are other featured fabrics. Box and semi-box models, blouse effects, 'plain tailored suits, vestee effects, embroidered models, all around belted styles, one-button effects -every fashion-sanctioned style is here. Braidings, tuckings, buttons, panels lend additional charm. j Satisfaction awaits. the woman or miss whose Easter suit is selected from our great assortments, ranging in price from $25 to $125. New ! Easter Dresses Our assortments .embrace (every approved material, every style, every trimming, every, color . Nothing is lacking from this, Portland's most comprehensive showing of Easter dresses, on which the prices' range from $15 to $150. Easte Wraps Abound The Easter wardrobe of every, fashionably garbedWCrnAn must include a cape, dolman or coat. If our apparel displays were appraised from the asserriblage tf capes and dorrhans solelyi bur, showing would be found in numbers alone comparable td the whole range of apparel carried by other 'stores.'. " ' v ' .7 "; vtn J"!y(::U i-r 'f'i h .-ii ?f 1 Special attention is directed to aivew shipment of high-grade capes arid dolmans .', recently received. These are in Poiret. twills and satins in the new.large collar effects finished with large, silk tasseL. We have 'just unpacked, too, a splendid lot fof coats iri straight-line models for the woman who prefers this style These last "are in belted models giving a high waisted, back or natural waistline 'effect. ;- .. . .. The diversity of Easter wraps showboat this store permits f practically unlimited choice and the range of prices is so broad as to appeal to every one 5t5 to $165'- A Personal Visit alone will enable you to form some idea of the extent to which we have rone to pro--. cure for' Portland women and misses the bicest and , best auirtmrntc hf appareU See also the new furs and separate skirts when in this section.- . - ; r TCfn' WC We've devoted especial attention in the assembling of our new Easter apparel "'i M kJl&tZo t0 the providing of fashionable garments for women who require larger sizes. 1 ".c ' '-...-. ' ' V - : i Meier & Frank's:' Apparel Apparel Shop, Fourth Floor." ' . '4' ' We Cannot Recall a Finer Showing of New Easter Blouses K than will greet patrons on our Fourth Floor tomorrow. Whatever finds favor in the blouse world is here-and every approved idea has fullest representation; Omnipresent is VALUE -for which our Blouse Shop enjoys a unique repu tation: Portland r the feminine part , of it--can safely entrust itself to our selection where Easter blouses are con cerned. , ' v. Crepes de Chine, Georgette Crepes, daintv nets and com binations of Georgette-and-net are favored materials. 7 Val.; yenise and Filet laces,' hand: embroidery, hand-run tucks, yarn embroidery' beading and, braiding are; cleverly used. iNew youe. ana batiste it waists-, also ; bespeak attentionso fresh' and appealing they are. ' . t : 1 ' ' ; ' . 1 Prices range from $6.50 to $47.50. " 1 ', -;,-. Meier ft Frank's ! Blouse Bhojj, Fourth Floor, Easter Notes - FROM 7ASIS have come nov elty necklaces to be shown here for the first time in; any Pacific coast store tomorrow, s All this week our -Jewelry Shop will make a special showing of novelty beads of all kinds. We are in a unique posi tion with respect to stocks of these novelties. All colors. Prices rang-e from 81.60 to $16. See our special : showing: of Jet and pearl bead necklaces at a wide ' range of-prices.! . r Main Floor. BEADS of all wanted kinds for trimming; purposes wUl be found , in great variety in our Needlework' Shop. (.; . -v . .. - Victory, red wooden beads in ten sizes range in price from, dozen, lftc to 80c Variously colored bugle beads so much in vogue for dress trimmings are priced at, bunch, 76c and 90c Seed beads in colors and shaded effects for making beaded bags are priced at, bunch, 18c to. 75c. Wooden beads in blue, purple. freen, brown and maize for fringes, ress trimmings, etc., are priced at, dozen, 8c 'i Second Floor. , ; . ; - EASTEB NOVELTIES are here In great array. On the fifth floor there are Easter baskets"; at 5c to 20c cotton chickens and rabbits at ' two for 5c to 15o each, papier mache rabbit at 10c to 20c, Easter bon bona at 65c to 41.50 dozen, Easter dinner favors at 7c to 35c, Easter paper hats at So to ISc, Easter lilies of paper at 25c,' other Easter novel - ties at 6c to- 16c On the main floor we have a large assortment of t Easter greeting cards ranging - in price from lo to 60c - - PEBJf AJTEH'T HAIR WATI7TO with the Frederics Electric - Hair Waving Machine is performed -here by experts -in pleasant, sanitary surroundings. - The woman who ha exercised infinite patience in mak ing an attractive .coiffure with straight hair (and not always sue-: ceeding) will be delighted at the ease with which permanently waved hair may be arranged. And mois ture only deepens the wave. . : ' Fifth Floor. T - a. The Crowning : Feature of the Easter Costume . x The Easter Hat may be selected with greatest satisfaction from the assort ment displayed in our. Millinery Shop for this occasion. Easter millinery for women, misses and children is spread out in-gjad" array, on,the Fourth Floor. r The variety is .well-nigh infinite. '. - ) , ' ' ' , . Dress, - semi-dress, c tailored and . sports hats in all of these our showing is most complete. Here are transpar ent hats in black and colors new Mitzi sailors in all col ors- smart' turbans; with winzs or fancy 'feathers tair lored hats sports. hjts no end of them. A plentiful showing of the Jarge hats which have suddenly, sprung into prominence, adapted, to the requirements of the Easter costume. v J , - , -Prices range from $5 to 50. v; . Meier ft Frank's : Millinery Shop, Fourth Floor. In the Nick of Ttme for Easter Merchnrtdi sing Mastery Brings .MEN New Silk Broadcloth Shirts $6.95 A well-known judge of silks to whom we' showed these shirts marveled that they could be sold for. this price. They couldn't r were it hot that merchandising- mastery effected a special purchase which enables us to quote this price on 360 of these new silk' sliirts thati would regularly sell for $10. Buy for Easter. - . '' - Vou know how famously serviceable silk broad cloth is, besides being handsome in appearance.' All the new Spring.patterns and colorings In a multitude of fashionable stripes WOVEN not merely the satin:finished kind. All sires included. It's a sale the man who appreciates silk shirt distinction should not miss. Neckwear, hats; hose, gloves new furnishings of all kinds, arc here in ample selection; Values such as only this store can; offer. , I " Meier-& Frank's : The Store for Men, Main Floor. ' I r i Easter Easter Neckwear W These and many other Easter, sugt gestions in our Neckwear Shop." Filet Lace Collars A . in white aid the natural shade are shown in new roll styles. The laces are washable and. have fast edges, 1.59, $1.79, l.9S.' Apron Front Vestees New organdy apron" front vestees combined with Val., lace and! tucking are here in white and colors. Some have collars. 2.SO, $2.75,and JS2.95.; Vestees, Waistcoats Many novel effects In rvestees and waistcoats of spiral silk; bengaline, broadcloth, hand-embroidered linen and pique are featured. $3.50 to 9 75, Meier ft Frank's : Main Floor. Easter Si : Among the most wanted of the new 6flk weaves for Easter garments- aje. the f oUowing silks on display tomorrow! v ? - ' Silk tticolettes,' plain - and striped Baronet sp"ort satins,- Moon-glo satins, Moon-glQ crepe meteors, satin de Ly ons, silk vestings, chiffon taffetas, changeable chiffon' taffetas, foulards pussy willows, Kumsi-Kumsa, moire silks and ail the other wanted weaves. New Dress Goods Our displays include: All wool plaid skirtings; tweed suit ing, jersey, cloth, Spring coatings, French and worsted serges. We also xhave new silk and woor poplins. . A wide range of prices. Meier at rana i oecona r loor. Easter Gloves j We are agents for the following-famous makes of women's gloves; 1 Perrin's, Trefousse, Vah Her, Reynier, B a c ni o, Washrite, Ireland Bros:, etc. ". ' V'' We have just received in time for Easter selection a fine new assort ment of brown and champagne Teal French ' kid gloves . in the Perrin's make so well liked by Portland, women. ! Come in tomorrow and select your new gloves for .Easter, Our experi enced saleswomen wilL see that j you are. correctly fitted. - I . Meier ft Frank's : Main Floor. J New Patterns r Advance Butterick patterns for May, free Fashion Sheets and the Summer Butterick Fashions have just been received. Ask about our special Delineatorv subscription offer now open. -Meier ft Frank's : Second Floor. Easter Pumps For genuine all-day conjTfort the conservative pump (illus trated) is unequajed. j Though following the slim lines of the year's best fashions, it has plenty of room acpross the ball of the Ifoot, with, a perfect fit at the heel; and top whicn cnaracterizes an low cut models In j -V J. & T. Cousins avor shoes for women.. It is finding in patent, black kid and brown calf Skin. - ... v-.;Vf 1 I Cousins and other makes of i high and low shoes in great :. new assort ments at a wide range of prices ready for Easter buyers. i Meier ft Frank's: Third Floor. New Silk Underthings Our Third Floor Has Ready for Easter Lovely New ' fcrepe dej Chine and Wash Satin, Undergarments G O W N S in every imaginable . ; style tailored and fancy; models, empire styles, strap - shoulder ef fects and gowns; with sleeves. V, round-and square necks. Filet, Val. and Cluny laces, real Filet and hand embroidery in French knot designs distinguish these i latest arrivals. Deep lace yoke effects, ribbons and fancy shirring add to .the beauty of this assemblage. Flesh and white. Prices range from $3.95 to $24.50 two models sketched;- :.' : ENVELOPE CHEMISE," in' flesh and white are shown in a" pleasing array of tailored and fancv models, variously. trim.-v med. Strap and regulation shoulder styles. Special values at J1.9S,. others at $3.59, (one sketched), $3.95 to $fO. i " PETTICOATS in new straight-line mod els, tailored and fancy styles, without un derlay. Pink and white. $3.95, $4.95 to $13.50..: ". ;. i. -.. ' .t - x' . . CA MISOLES in dozens - of styles are priced at $1.39, $lt98 to $3.59. NewEasterGorsets ire shown in such famous makes as Ma dame Irene,' 'Madame. Lyra and Frolaset. Frolaset corsets, $3.50 to $15. Madame Lyra iback-Iace corsets, $4 to $25, and Madame' Irene corsets $6.50 to $25. New brassieres, new corsets and corset waists for juniors and "misses are also shown. New Negligees and .kimonos Invite . inspection. Those of Barso and flowered serpen tine crepe are featured in straight line effects -with satin ribbon and in plain models from 2.50 to $7.50. Meter & Frank's : - Third Floor, Sixth Street. j