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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 9, 1928)
The Xew Oregon Statesman, Salem.Safem. Oregon, Sunday Morning, December 9, 192S STORE SERVICE For the convenience of our patrons we have es tablished a lay-away de partment to care for pack ages that are to be called for at a later date. A writing room to mall hurried greeting card, telephones, wrapping sta tions, and a doze a other little extras to make your shopping here a genuine pleasure. m mm m&M . w-wmKf( T ok W$L m 'WL- CHRISTMAS CAROLS Every morning from 8:43 to :0 oVlotl a chorus of fifty voice, accompan ied by Miss H on pia no, singing Christina car ols may br heard at Mil lers. This chorus will give thetie early morning con certs until Christmas. The store will be opened fifteen minutes earlier for this feature. Is There Buy His Gift at Millers! Larsre Assortments Of Nationally Known Wearables He wil enjoy his gift if you give Him gills from Miller's because In all likelihood he pre fers quality with the "label" attached. Here, one will find Holeproof hosiery, Ide shirts, Rabhor bath robes, Daniel Green slippers. Cheney ties, Brighton pajamas, Bacmo gloves. , Munsingwear. Konson lighters, and many others. Give him a "labeled" gift. x Hall Mark Greeting Cards Hallmark greeting rrd rf- so'..l only by re liable sloret . . . nfver are they peddled frnni door to door. Nor are quality rard ltk these erer -old in hrica,n box assortment by n ail. Select your Christ Inas greeting rards from our immense as tortmont of od ijua'ity -riU at j-rne that are no higher than rardr, of inferior quality. Lamps! Men's Shirts $1.95 to $4.50 Our Christmas stocks of fine dress shirts are superb in their range of color schemes, fine soft fab rics 9nd hon est to g o o d ness fitting qualities. Ide Quality parries an a b solute guarantee. -If the collar band shrinks a new shirt free. See these new ones to morrow. $1.95 to 14.50. 33 Bath Robes The Justly famous Rabhor robe rs to be found at Mil lers. The new patterns in rayon and robe cloth come in al! the newest patterns and color combinations. Shawl collars, wide pockets, some .with slippers to match are now in stock, ready for your approval. $6.50 to $12.50 Bridge. Floor, Table f" , nnr eW o- fk 1'jmna a r W 1 Va fi -iliaf in time for gift shop showing- this week. Floor, table and boudoir lamps 1 are also being shown this week in a great array of new shapes and style j& designs. A visit through GIFT SHOP will solve many of your intricate gift problems. ? &5 Toiletries - i J Holeproof Hose for Him When he buys hose he usually looks for Holeproof. Tne new ncn ei- 4dMa in fnm wnnl silk and . AVVhP U1V . w, w-- " d. wool, pure silk and a very V v&f firm lishv The new browns. tans. here. Give Her blues and rreys All sizes to 12. 35c to S1.50 m mi. J Slippers Tha last word in Comfys. Thick padded sloes with quilted satin linings. Turn leather soles in Romeo and Everett styles. Soft kid lea ther and warm, good qual- itv fit All are here ana all are priced within your gift budget. $1.25 to $4.25 t Table Linens Imported and domestic linens are here in all the ;. gloriously new patterns that the holiday season is heir to. Finished squares In novel color schemes, fine drawn work. Damask and fine Maderia hand embroidered pieces that are a joy to possess are here awaiting your choice. A special Czecho Slovakian pure linen table set of cloth and four napkins for $1.25. Center aisle N the .enter of treat urnp i,iii H.tivitv these d-. It is tM.irally the .enter for su.'h important little th.ngs. toi'-trie. drm; uncries. etr. Mere on will find -neli j.rothi.ts a- Harriet lluh l,r,l 4ire!.. Melha. Ru hard Uudimt. olo- nial lmes. Yardleys. etr. i Bi Terf times toilet oile. hath salt. t.tiM waters, pow der, rouse and various toiletries put up in hoiidav .ontaimrs. New Luggage Hat boxes, Gladstone cases, bags, overnight cases here in inexpen sive pieces. Black, tan and brown finish in plain or grained leathers. Towels Comfy" Slippers ft. "Comfy" slippers are made only by Daniel Green, hence Comfy slippers in the genu ine are to be found in Salem exclusively at -Miller's. Mules, DOrsays, Boudoirs, in satin and kid. Others in felt, suede and satin priced as low as 98c. There Is always need for more towels. Everyone is keenly appreciative of good ones. These Star and reHceoi oraou are iierc exclusively at Millers. With this showing of O truly good towels we are Q featuring bath mats in new colors to harmonize with the new bath room Ideas. From many Foreign Lands Handkerchiefs for Christmas Thousands of fine handkerchiefs from many foreign lands. For men. women and children. Write hand- kerrhipfa on vonr irift lint then come .to Millers where the choice a not limited to lew. Men a linen and fancy Swiss. Women's lace. Georgette, tissue, linen, crepe de chine in hand painted or lace trim- , med or a colorful hit of embroidery. ail means, write nandkercn:eia. Jewelry, an important gift Costume Jewelry has become an import ant part of her wardrobe. The ensemble demands a certain necklace, or perhaps a set of earrings, wristlet and brooch. At any rate you will do well by shopping our collection of costume jewelry whit h we have assembled from the four cor ners of the globe. Fine Gloves When she shops for fine rinvea sh looks for the la- j na.vLW - bel "Perrin". she then choos es with complete confidence for she knows that Perries are really good all the way through. Why not please her as she would please herself by giving her Perrin gloves? filarlv pTrhaneed for the right size after Christmas. 10c to $3 Give Her A Silk Robe She will be delighted with one of our silk bridge coats. Or a coat , of Spanish shawl de sign. - These robe coats were never pret tier than the ones shown this season. Prices are very moder ate. $9.95 and up. r4 4J I TIUTIES YOU PARE TO OIVE t'tilitles -you will ay when you ae thm. Luxuries. . . perhaps, but when yu set how vrtical they are . . . yoa will agte that here is a rift that meets all requirement of a good gift. 8tep-i, nightgown, costume slips, pajamas, gird les. . . cinty . . esqnisjte in pastel tinte.1 silks ... at amaaingly Vow price.. lit Silk Hosiery of Course ii Wouldn't you enjoy a half doien new pairs, of stockings ... so delightfully fine and sheer that you haTen't the heart to bay them yourself f Then think how aaach pleasure you can give your friends by firing even one pair of exquisitely textured hose to carry your Christmas greeting. Holeproof. Gordon, Kay- ser. Theme and many otners price li.tw ro ... . r- i i l 1.1 f 1 J uscscs in aiiiuay iviwrri;. A Smart Hand Bag These smart hnad bags come di rect from New York City. New shapes in envelopes and pouch as well as underarm styles. Prky little bags of pigskin, simulated reptile, calf, goat grain, kid, pin seal and patent. New way fasteners make them most interesting. Prices very moderate. k special offer at $3.50 Others to $18.00 m Dolls! Dolls! Dolls! We take great pleasure in an wering at once, and thus prom inently, the communication belon expressing at the am tim our great gratification that its faithful jflwtAor is numbered among our i friends f the Sun: j ' "Dear Editor I am eight ycarg ; Ad. "Some of my little friend .oy there is no Santa Clans. "1'apa says, 'If you nee it in the Sun it's . .".' i "Pleuse tell me the tmth, is there a Santa Clans! "115 Wet S'tnety-Ufth street. "YIRG1MA O'HANLOS'' Virginia, your little friends are u rung. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical a-jt They d nt believe except they sic. They think that nothing can be uhich is not comprehensible t their minds. All minds, Virginia, it hcther they be men's or children's are little. In this great universe of oms man is a mere insect, an ant i in iw intellect n compared with the boundless norld about him, us measured by the intelligence enp able of grasping the u hole of truth and knowledge. Ves, Virginia, there is a Santu Clans. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you kno u that they abound atul give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas.' Hon- dreary icould be the world if there were no Santa Clans! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginia. There would be no childlike faith, then, no poetry, no romance to make tol erable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with uhich childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Sot believe in Santa Claus? Yon might as tcell not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys . . -J . i c , on Vnristmas eve toiit oum Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Class coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign there is no Santa Clans. The tnost real things in the world are those that neither children nor mn can see. Did you ever see fairies dane- ino on the lawnf Of course not, but that's no proof that tltey are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders that are unseen and unscecble in the world. You may tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world, which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, ro mance can push aside that curtain and view and picture the superna tural beauty and gloru beyond. Is it all real? Ah,. Virginia, in all the world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God! lie llives and he lives forever. A thous- and years from now, Virginia, nay. ten times ten thousand years frirnt now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood. New lor Swn. pai For at few days we are) offering a twenty inch, doll completely dress ed. . :.a Marshall Field fnr nnlv 1 1 See this special value In Gift Shop 2nd floor. si "4, T7 Shop Choose Here for the Baby We're specialized In gift things for baby. Lrge stocks of dainty baby wearables, toys, and all sorts of comforting play things. Warm wool crib .blankets, knitted', .caps. sweaters, hose, and out-- fits for cold weather', ceK -luloid novelties here' in abundance. Shop thru. Miller's Windows for Gift News! The Hand-made Gift For that hand made gift we suggest a shop ping tour to our Gift Shop needle art de partment. You will find all the mater ials necessary to finish the daintiest of hand made gift articles. Stamp- ?d goods, threads, paints, yarns etc. Also made up gifts such a davenport pillows in a big variety of styles or patterns. Toyland is ready! Thdusandi of gift sug gestions in toyland." Shpoping is at Its best now. . " ' . - ' 23 emit The Spirit of Santa Claus the spirit of Christmas may well be called the spirit of service and of giving unselfish service and un selfish giving. "Tft more blessed to give than to receive" and it might well be added it is inore fun too. It Isn't the cost of the gift that I counts so much It ia-the spirit. that prompts the gift. Gifts yes, but not for themselves, rather for I the sentiment back of the giving. There lies the spirit of love, fel lowship, peace and goodwill. Such an incentive brings tne people to the city to do their Christmas shopping, seeking out most appropriate gifts for their relatives and friends and, yet, not forgetting the needy. The generous merchants are here with I a great variety of presents to til erery requirement. They will give I "Good - measure, pressed down, shakes together, and running ov- Thfsi Christmas Shopping season is really a gala occasion. Joy and gladness ring out everywhere ana this is caused by the fact that a happy person naturally Imparts his ieellngs of gladness to otners- So let us all unite ana waice this the greatest Christmas season in the history of Salemthe most generous and the most' Joyous Of all Its life. . -'-. : : :r.