THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL. PORTLAND. THURSDAY. MAY 27. 1920.
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DR. WIRT ATTACKS
THQSE OPPOSED TO
Tl
WING
MANDATE
"Misrepresentation" Is the mildest
word Dr. Z. Lincoln Wirt, field sec
retary of the : American committee
for Armenian-Syrian relief.'' will
pply to the inspired report that the
United States as an Armenian man
datory need to send overseas 10,000
troops to police the country.
"I agree with what Colonel House said
In me In Paris,, that 6000 American school
ma'ams in Armenia would do "more good
than i 60,000 soldiers," said he. The
country ought, - likewise, to receive a
delegation of American mining1 engineers,
headed perhaps by Herbert Hoover, for
the, land is richly underlaid by ore that
mlgrht be developed through American
enterprise on, say, a percentage basis. 1
"I have been back and forward across
Armenia and throughout the Turkish
empire. ' Ten thousand American soldiers
would provide all the policing necessary.
Great Britain, when the situation was
worst, needed- and had no more soldiers
In the country than 25,000. these scattered
in small groups. American policing would
not be necessary outside Armenia, It
should be remembered that Armenia has
about 150,000 soldiers that were with the
Russians and are now available in their
own country., .They Just need enough
American soldiers to stiffen them up.
"Armenia needs a chance to see wbat
she can do for herself. I am quite sure
that to assign to the Turks, Armenians
and ' Syrians each their own territory
would be the best plan, and then keep
them apart.
'The time has gone for subject na
tions. We wouldn't stand for It. Why
should Armenia continue subject.
. "That the United States should be
ecme an Armenian mandatory cannot
be gainsaid. I have no patience , with
Hiram Johnson going up and down the
country weeping crocodile tears and ask
ing mothers if they would consent to
have their boys sent overseas. America
can no longer live to herself."
educate people of the Northwest to the
great possibilities of the Jotm Pay irri
gation project, which, when completed.
wilt reclaim 100,000 acres of land. Board
man, at the extreme west end of the
west extension of the Umatilla project.
borders on the proposed John Day proj
ect. Preparations are being made for
the entertainment of 1000 visitors. ' i
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Heppner Citizens ,
To Join Boardman
In Big Celebration
Heppner," May 27. Monday, which is
a legal holiday, will be observed by all
Heppnerites. Stores will close and many
of the citizens will journey to Boardman,
Morrow county's Columbia river .me
tropolis, to attend the barbecue and pic
nic The Heppner band will go to the
project to .furnish music.
Business men and farmers of the
Boardman project have arranged an
elaborate program. . -- :
A special car carrying Portland busi
ness men will arrive early in the day.
Colonel Emmet t Callahan and others will
speak.
The affair is being given primarily to
Staiger's Pre-Festival
Sale of Women's Shoes
Starts Friday
It's riot often that a shoe store reduces prices right in the height of the
season But Staiger's is doing it, with up-to-the-minute goods the very
latest and. newest models. Don't fail to take advantage of this' sale, and
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'We are Pertlasd
Agests for J. A M.
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before Portland's visitors arrive.
Very practical, sensible oxford, with smart
lines: military heel. In black calf; white,
black and mahogany kid; also OCk OA
white buck. Values io S12.S0. for tDSeOl
Smoked horse lace shoe, military
heel; all sizes. : As illus- flQ A A
trated. Jta values, for DOU
Also White Nubuck Lice QQ A A
Shoe, $o value for....OO'U
Also til White Buck Laee Shoes,
perforated wing tip, ? Q Af
It a value for,,;...... DOel:U
(C) Goo'd looking: Brogue Oxford in
mahogany calf, with English walk
ing heel; 112.00 value, gO gQ
(D) Daintiest Cross-tie Pump with pat
ient leather vamp and plain satin
back. Also plain black calf, black
and brown buck. Selling
Choose dress-up shoes for your young
sters from such approved makes as Laird
cc Scbober, Malanson and Fairy. Sturdy,
piay shoes we sen soldier
Boys and C-Saw. '
10 Discount on All Boys' and Children's Shoos During This Sale
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TO-DAY-
Sergeant
Trained mechanic
Has learned to read and write
English
In perfect physical condition
Has saved $250
What the Army did for this man
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BORN) abroad, unable to read or write Eng
lish,! a day laborer, unfitted for a good job,
Carl Nielson joined the United States Army.
A few, months ago he received an honorable
discharge. In one year he rose, from private to
corporal, then to sergeant. He has learned Eng
lish. He has become a trained mechanic, a valu
able American citizen.
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Ask if there's a vacancy tor you In our new,
democratic, peace-time Army.
Lead a good healthy life
Learn a. trade or get a
echooling
Get military training
Be -with men from your
own home State
U. S. ARMY RTCRUITING STATION
Here ere your Ho'mo ..
State Regiments of th .
Regular Army
1st Infantry
Now at Camp Lewis, Wash.
35th Infantry
Now at Camp Lewis, Wash.
57th Artillery, C. A. C
Now at Camp Lewis. Wash.
15th Cavalry
Now at Fort D. A. Russell, Wyo.
8th Engineers (Mtd.)
Now at El Paso. Texas
78th Field Artillery
Now at Camp Grant. III.
Our Store Opens at 9 A. M.
tj Mall orders receive our
prompt and careful attention
the same day as received.
'The Store That
Undersells Because
It Sells far Cash"
OunStore Closes 5:30 P. M.
q Agents for the Butterick Pat
terns and Delineator. All
styles and sizes now showing.
Prepare for Memorial Day and Summer Needs at Our
1020th.
SAVING POSSIBILITIES ARE FAR OUT OF THE ORDINARY I
A WONDERFUL SAVING! A THIS GREA T SALE OF
Sample Skirts in Sport Models
AT
OFF
A Positive Saving of 33 1-3 From Regular Selling
Prices $1500 Up to $40j00No Two Skirts Are
Alike So Don't Fail to Pay This Sale an Early Visit
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tj Whether the separate skirt owes its popularity and fashion-
ableness to th blouse, or vice versa, matters little. It is
an established fact that in no previous season has the separate
skirt been so well thought of. Maybe, after all, it is due to the
beautiful new silks and woolens with which the designers have
had to work. Our dress skirt stock was never more interest
ing thin at this very minute, embracing as it does models
for every occasion street wear, sport wear, river or resort
wear. hikincJ etc. We are confident vou can be suited.
tj For Friday's sale we offer at a one-third reduction a leading manufacturer's entire sample line of Sport Skirts. The showing
Includes one each of the season's leading styles in plain colors and novelty combinations in Baronette Satin, Fan-ta-Si, Kumsl-Kumsa,
Crepe de Chine, etc. They come in the fashionable staple and new colors in light and dark blue in pink, in gray, in white, etc., but
only in 26 and 28-inch waists. ' j
U Clever original models you will Immediately like and a saving too Important to overlook. PURCHASE FRIDAY AND PAY ONE THIRD
LESS THAN KfcUULAK
Georgette Waists Attractively frA Q C
Undervalued at V-
O Strictly high-grade Georgette Waisti in an extensive variety of pleasing style--lies 36 to4, tn white and.neshwaists that have
been daintily llnisned ana cnarmmgjy trimmea, unaerpncea ior rwvai o oam. . t.vn.
Delightfully New Neckwear
FOR WELL DRESSED WOMEN
IN A GREAT SPECIAL PRICE REDUCTION
tj Just a refreshing touch for dress suit perky liftle frills tucks or simple hem
stitchingthe popular Fichus Separate Collars of net, organdy and Georgette.
Dress Sets of same materials. Yestees of nets, lace, ruffled and tucked organdy
both white and colors Piques and fancy S ilk also Ruf flings. Puffings, and Shir
ring, adapted to the new styles for collars, cuffs and vestees. All these and many
others in the following underpriced specials.
' SEE OUR THIRD STREET WINDOW DISPLAY
35c Each or 3 for $1.00
Collars and sets of organdie, net, satin and -georgette crepe
organdie vests, 'modiste, net guimps, pique collars, etc. Hundreds
of pretty styles to select from.
75c Each or 3 for $2.00
This assortment includes organdie sets, collars, vests, georgette
crepe collars arid sets, satin collars, vests and sets, imitation Venise
lace collars and white and colored organdie tab collars.
Vests and Collar Sets at $129
Vests with attached collar of fine organdie, lace trimmed. Also
in georgette crepe, satin and fine nets. Pretty collars and collar
sets of fine lace, net, georgette crepe and organdie.
Collars, Sets and Vest Sets at $1.79
A very high grade lot of collars, sets and vest sets of imported
organdie, fine laces and georgette crepes. Also vests of novelty
colored silks.
GOOD
WELL-FITTING
FASHIONABLE
CQRSETS at $1.00 the Pair
A Final Clean-Up of Just 22 Dozen Left Over From Our Past Great
Corset Sale Corsets That Were Extraordinary Values at Previous -
Sale Price'Now Still Further Reduced 50 For Final Close Out
CJ Although the assortment of styles is not near 9.4 complete you will find splendid models for any
one wishing a medium weight sport or average model for light summer wear also fancy and
brocade, wide elastic Sport models or one of white: brocade others in fancy pink material sizes
20, 21, 22 and 23. f
J Another assortment at the same price' includes average weight coutil m&dels one with low bust and long hip one
with low bust and short skirt, an excellent girlish semi-straight line I model sizes 19 to 30 also an average model of
brocade with--wide steel sizes 20, 2i; 22 and 23. I
Added to these we will close out a number of other broken lines in desirable models in white and pink coutil. 1
EVERY CORSET WITH GUARANTEED NON-RUST STEELS AND OUR PERSONAL GUARANTEE OF SATISFACTORY SERVICE. Q1 ff
A TRULY PHENOMENAL VALUE AT, PAIR. , J. .j. VlUU
NONE RESERVED -NO PRONE ORDERS AND NONE EXCHANGED OR F,TTED , v
PILLOW CASES
Friday's Q for & ff
Sale at O tDX.UU
d Well made, neatly hemmed Pillow Cases, 42 by 36 Inches; un
usual values at above price.
N1 Timely Sale of
Curtain Ends
At 39c Each
f Housekeepers who have attended our previous sales of. this
Character will realize the importance of this announcement.
O Included are dozens of Curtain Ends in white, cream and
ecru, Nottingham and Filet Net, lengths from f V to Va yards;
no two are alike all are to go at one price, each . . . .' 39c
BLEACHED SHEETS
Friday's (J-f QQ Each
Pricm fPleOV
Extra! Sale of
. BOYS' BLOUSE WAISTS
"83c 2Ir$1.60
A well known make of Boys' Blouse Waists of first quality stripe
material they come with military collar adjustable waistband and
heat pocket all sizes from 6 to 16 years.
Q Good, durable, bleached Sheets, 72 by 90 inch
number only, to sell at above , price.
j ' Extra! Sale of
COTTON UNION SUITS
For Men i O Suit
limited
For Men QQ- Suit
At Only VOL
Less than today's mill cost for men's seasonable weight Jersey
ribbed, 'ecru cotton Union Suits with short sleeves, closed crotch
and ankle; length all sizes, 34 to 46 an extraordinary bargain.
Children's
Pint'Size
HOSE SUPPORTERS VACUUM BOTTLES
-- . r - rv
i at lye iair . at $l.y
ft Pin-top heavy quality elastic hose sup-
porters in tuck, ana wnu
Friday only at, pair
Hygienic
TOILET PAPER
at 95c Dozen Rolls
astic hose sup- fj In our basement, a sale of Vacuum Bottles fj 1500 rolls of Hygienic tissue Toilet Paper
all sizes on sale in pint size they come In black case, and in 1000-sheet rolls not more than t dzen
t I ! ! x .!. -. . A Kl A m.l m 1 mS. s-l1 - mw -ni nur. k.C-f t Anfn O
ri sale in pint size they come in biaclt case, and in looo-sneet roils not more man i aor,
19c nickel trimmed. Fridas sale price $1.39. rolls to any one purchaser, at, dozen 03
Store Closes
at 5:30 P. M.
Saturdays
at 6 P. M.
Our Store
Now Opens
at 9 A.M.
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The Most in Value The Best in Quality