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EVENING PTjBLIC LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, JANTFABT 23, 1919
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WANAMAKER'S
WANAMAKER'S
WANAMAKER'S
JATHER
Store Opens 9 A. M.
Store Closes 5 P. M.
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We Are Just Reducing Our Men's Fine Overcoats and Ukters
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350 at $30 and $35
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'We Must Not Lose Our Grip
of Facts in the Swamp of
Mushy Optimism
The time in ripe for a new Reformation of
governments, railroading, . wire and wireless
' communications, banking, manufacturing, com
mercialization. Changes arc not always progress, but we
..must inevitably advance or slide backward.
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m That wnicn does not move lorwaru is sure
to go to lower levels.
'J Tf io hitrh titnn that, nirnlmies should be
'carrying the United States mails to London and
Paris.
To him that hath made good shall be given.
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The Few That Are Left of
These Wonderful Coats
for Women
aie reduced to near half-price for tomorrow.
Women fortunate enough to (jet them will have the satis
faction of knowing that they aie among the moit beautiful
coats brought out this season.
They are fine, soft Uuvetynes, zenobias and evoras in cape
effects or large voluminous wraps, all trimmed with handsome
furs. Such coats can be vvoin either for afteinoon or evening.
No two are alike and the new prices are $150, ?200 and $250.
(First 1 loor. trntrnl)
5000 Yards Mohair Skirting
45c a Yard (Less Than Half)
Just what is wanted for early Spiing skiits, and every woman
knows what good, practical skirts mohair makes!
In the prettiest of striped effects combined with an appliqucU dot
of the same or a contrasting s-hade. Some st.vles are daik conservative
colors, suitable for morning or business vvar. Some are ivid enough
for sports skiits.
Met AMfl
YES, we have still a fair collection of
standard furs at half price fox, lynx,
nutria, wolf and others; almost everything,
in fact, except natural skunk.
All in the Fur Salon.
(Second rioor, Chestnut)
Newest Spring Fashion Note
Cossack Jacket
Robes
Delightful affairs of Georgette crepe
with heavy wool embroidery. They
open down one side of the front and
the embroidery is arranged to give the
'paneled tunic-effect. Only the seams
and some slight finishing are required.
Th. (m-U-ols mav be worn as
I blouses, they have sleeves and a belt,
or they may be used over a blouse as
a coat.
Dark blue with Copenhagen or henna
colored embroidery, or black with taupe
' embroidery, $120.
(Main floor. Central!
Gay Plaids Make
the New Spring
Skirts for Young
Women
Very Spring-like, indeed, are
these new skirts, with then- new
colors and gay plaids. The plaids,
for the most part, are of soft wool
velours or firm wool gabardines.
There are quite large plaids and
many new color combinations in
both light and dark effects. Some
are gathered, some box pleated
and usually finished with wide,
button-trimmed girdles.. 518.75
to $23.75. .
All in 34 to 37 inch lengths.
(Second Floor, Chestnut)
Gold and Silver
Evening Slippers
for Less
They are slightly rubbed
and for that reason wo shall
sell them at $3 a pair, which is
less than half.
Also reduced are some high
shoes of black patent and tan
leather with light tops. Their
new prices are $5 close to
half.
All broken sizes and all in
the Exclusive Little Boot
Shop.
(Flrt Floor, Market)
Waist Oddments
. We have gone through our
waist stocks and collected all the
odd cotton waists that are mussed
and soiled and reduced them so
that present prices read $1 to
?3.85.
Thoy are mostly white; some
have a touch of color.
The fine things single- and double
breasted. 100 per cent, wool (not the part cot
ton kind that are figuring in certain
sales).
100 per cent, true in fashion (not the old
"shorties" that were made to send to
cross-roads stores and then had to
be sold at home).
100 per cent, genuine in
every respect and 100 per
cent, real value at their former
prices, which were $.5 to $15
higher.
They ' are all put of our own
stock and all in full winter
weight. ,
Yours for good overcoats!
Fluffy Evening
Petticoats
Of course, they are pink and
white and, of course, the people
who made them carried out all
manner of pretty notions about
their trimming.
Those of crepe do chine have
lace frills and self-tucks and
may be had for $3.85 and $6.75.
Those of wash satin have laces
and plcatings and ribbons and
chiffons one of the most charm
ing has ruffles of pink and blue
satin ribbon on a crepe flounce
and the prices are $5 to $13.50.
(Third Floor, Central)
White Sale Corsets
Wc still have a good collection
of corsets in the Sale broken
sizes of such favored makes as
the L. R., the Letitia, the Wana
maker Special, the Kabo, the
American Lady and the Warner
Rustproof. Prices on all of these
are so much less than usual that
most women will consider it well
worth their 'while to hunt for
sizes. '
(Third Floor, Cheitnut)
Delightful New
Envelope Chemises
just arrived are of pink crepe de
chine, charmingly tucked and
hemstitched and otherwise prettified..
Prices, are $3.50, $4.50 and
$5.50.
(Third Floor, Market)
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Marbles, Bronzes, Vases
150 Pieces at Halved Prices
Italian maible busts and figures, French art bionze busts and
figuies and English and American pottery vases now priced at
$1 to $50 each, instead of twice as much.
In er.v few instances are there moie than one s-ingle pie:e
in an.v one subject'. L'aily choosing is advised.
(I'ourth l'lnor, Chmtnut) I
Every Man Needs One
Black Derby Hat
no matter how many other hals;he may hae. There are occasions
when no other hat will take its place.
Heie ate American derbies made for Wanamakcr's specially that
are fine in fashion and a noticeably better black than other derbies.
Prices are $1 and $5.
(Main I'lnor. Murlietl
Cameras
Now that the boys are coming
home their friends arc taking
pictures of them before they get
into civilian clothes.
llrownics are $2 upward.
Vest pocket camuias, $7.50 up
ward. (Mnln Floor, Cllflfttnut)
Eye Glasses
The Optical Good.s Store has a
lens' grinding shop, and is well
equipped both to grind lenses
from picscriptions and to make
lepairs quickly.
(Main (lullrrj, Chrttnut)
132 Quilts New and Special
First, a gioup of 84 quilts filled with wool and a percentage
of cotton, covered with fine cambric in floral design and bordered
with plain cambric, special at $G each, a .saving of $3.
21 quilts filled with wool and a percentage of cotton cov
ered with figured satin on top, boidercd witli plain batin3 and
backed with plain sateen. Special at $10 each a saving of $5V
24 quilts filled' with lamb's wool and a percentage of cotton,
covered with figured silk, bordered with plain Japanese silk and
backed with plain sateen special at $13.50, a saving of $2.50.
Also we have a lot of very good cotton-filled quilts covered
with the best silkoline special at $3 each, a saving of $2.
(Sixth Floor, entral)
Domestic Rug Specials
Room-size pieces in three good weaves at lowered prices.
9 x 12 feet seamless Wilton rugs. $72.50.
9 x 12 feet body Brussels rug.s, $47.50; 8.3 x 10.G feel, $45.
11.3 x 12 feet tapestry Brussels jugs, $35.
(betenth Floor. Chestnut)
High Lights of the Sale of
Hosiery and Underwear
From such a great assortment of desirable goods it is difficult
to say which will interest the most people, but we call special
attention to
Women's black and white cotton and lisle full-fashioned
stockings, first quality, at 35c, three pairs for $1.
Men's merino socks in natural, black and oxford, first grade,
35c, three pair for $1.
Men's cotton and merino union suits of many kinds, $1.50,
$2 and $3.50.
These are only a few of a large number of excellent oppor
tunities presented by this sale. There are garments for all
seasons as well as the present, and this is a good time to lay
in a supply.
Practically Half Price
(Women1. OoocH, Wt Alle Men'. noiH, Mnln Floor, .Market)
Beads
Some newly arrived beads arc
just right for the new Spring
frocks, blue sedges, for example.
They aie bright icd or blue
beads, stiung at intervals on a
cord of the same color, 50c and
$1.25.
Or lovely coloied glass beads
variegated with filigiee beads,
$2 to $9.50.
(Jue1r More, Chestnut and
Thirteenth)
500 Handy Game
Tables at $1.85
These are the convenient col
lapsible, thin model leatherette-,
covered tables that are so useful
for bridge and other parties. Buy
half a dozen, and fold them away
in any convenient space.
(Fourth Floor, Market)
Women's New $9 Shoes With
Narrow or Round Toes
Six styles, three.with graceful, pointed toes and military heels, and
three with round but also shapely toes and lower heels.
All high lace shoes with blind eyelets.
Leathers are mahogany calfskin, black calfskin and black glazed
kidskin. ;
(Flrt Floor, Market)
THERE are lots of good things still in the Sale
of White, but assortments are broken and we
cannot go into details about styles. But there is an
excellent range of garments between 75c and $5.
Boys' Suits of Jersey
Cloth Special
at $10
Suits of this kind are sold in
most places for 50 per cent more,
but these are part of a very ex
ceptional purchase. Jersey cloth,
as most mothers know, is a good,
warm wool fabric. In this lot
there is a choice in brown, tan
and greenish mixtures.
In the collection also are some
blue serge suits equally unusual
at the same price, $10.
Suits in both fabrics nre made
in junior Norfolk and middy
styles and can be had in sizes
for boys of 3 to 9 years.
(Second Floor, Central)
Turkish Bath
Towels at 50c Each
A special purchase of heavy
ribbed, well made, absorbent pure
white towels. A splendid towel
for promoting good circulation
and as big a 50c worth as we
have had in many a day. A lim
ited quantity only, size 20x42
inches, 50c each.
(Flrt Floor, Che.tnut)
(Third Floor, Central)
Frames for Bags
We've a new shipment of the
metal frames which are so effec
tive for this very purpose. They
come in different sizes, many de
signs and many widths, and are
$2 to $0.50 each'. ,
(Mulu Floor, Cheatnut)
Giving early and timely notice of
l The Great
February
Sale of Furniture
and Sales; of Oriental and Domestic Rugs
at Wanamaker's ,'
Philadelphia
which will open on Saturday morning, February first, but will bejpre
ceded by three preliminary Courtesy Days of Inspection L
Wednesday Thursday Friday
January 29th January 30th January 31st
These three earlier days o f inspection, in which selection1'
and reservations may be made if desired, are of special con
venience to our customers from out of town many of whom,
indeed, come from distant States since they cannot alwaj's
arrange dates for visiting Philadelphia to include the openiing
days of the Sale.
The fame of the Wanamaker Half-Yearly Furnkure SaVes is now
virtually world-wide. They are probably the largest and undoubtedly
the most helpful retail business events held anywhere. They are cer
tainly the best-prepared-for Furniture Sales, as they were the. first Fur
niture Sales, in the city of Philadelphia.
This has come about through unpretentious beginnings., strenu
ous work and thorough study of the conditions all round.
Instead of aiming for stupendousness, the aim was to give good
service, and the result has been a service which was evidently beyond
the expectation and experience of the public, and a stupendousness of
growth and scope which was certainly beyond any dreams of,' our own
in the early years of inaugurating these Furniture Sales.
This Coming Sale Will Be the Largest Yet
and in Real Service the Greatest
for people who desire to add in any measure, whether great-, on small,
to the furnishing of their homes.
This is just as true of qualities as of prices, and it as as
true of prices as of qualities.
Nobody needs to be told that in these days good serviceiin any line
of endeavor means a great deal.
But we like big things have always been accustomed to under
taking them ! And thus, amid a scarcity or semi-scarcity of fine woods
finely made into fine furniture, and we regret to say, very far from a
scarcity of chicane, slack standards, and profiteering prices for the
wise investor to dodge carefully
You can come this February to a Wanamaker Furniture Sale, as
you are doubtless accustomed to do, and see more furniture than even a
Wanamaker Furniture Sale ever showed before, and you will find all of
it as good as any furniture we have ever offered, and some of it in many
respects better. ,
The vast range of choice extends over our entire regular stocks,,
placed in the Sale at special February reductions, and qver a number
of large new purchases, secured lor the occasion and priced much be
low usual figures
Sane Prices for Plain People
Look for These Straight Along !
It will be a superb display, covering many acres of floor space, of
beauty and fashion in furniture, but it will also be something to take
hold of and use.
Mucli magnificence will be there, but no extravagance, either in
taste or in price-figuring; and there will be much simplicity, but no
crude designs, poor workmanship or unworthy qualities.
If you have friends living in places more or less distant, who in
tend visiting Philadelphia soon, you may be doing them a real service
by cutting out and passing on to them this announcement.
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