1. - PT7V K- tfr V.J1 "W . ' EVEiisTa' ljUBLIC LEDGER-PHILl'DELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, ' 1919 !" v T.n ' ' " ' ' ' ' II. Annivertary Month Concerts I I ' ?- ' aH?i;k;it9'lV-"d WANAMAKER'S store opens 9 a. M. WANAMAKER'S store closes b p. m. WANAMAKER'S WEIER , In Km pi Inn llali at 2130 l alr March May Bluster Now and Then, But Spring Is Here va :-( pr-x- The Habit of a Young Man Sowing "Wild Oats" is hard to kill off. ft sometimes appears again in storckeeping; in flimflams of gilding nickels and passing up on ignorant people five-cent coins for live-dollar pieces. , We mean this figuratively, of course: it is in overprinted advertising it is in double-crossed price tickets it is in counterfeits of genuine goods it is in pocket-picking overvaluations it is in mixing up old dead slock. All these things break out spasmodically in every city. Barnum said the public liked to be humbugged. If so, it is very expensive and there's less left to buy a Victory Loan Bond. Signed March 10, 1019. pm4- Showing the Fine New Mourning Millinery From Paris When we say that we cannot remember having a more distinctive and unusual collection of mourning hats to present than those we now have to show you, you will know that the new French millinery is indeed extremely smart and effective. Paris modistes who specialize in millinery for the woman who wears black created these models and there are chapeaux and veils from Lucien Levy Hermance, Lewis, Alma and Julia as well as from the milliners in our own ateliers. There are Hats and veils Bonnets and -veils Small toques and turbans New hats and bonnets of crepe and grenadine, straw and grenadine, and others of silk and satin. Also the fashionable veils for bonnets and hats. There are many new ideas from Paris, hats which show the high favor in which Paris holds ribbon and bows, and hats in new shapes and the smart sizes.- (Srrond Floor, t lirntnut) . Crepe de Chine Waists $6.75 to $16.50 Women who like to sec a large assortment of waists bcfoic deciding on something to go with their Easier suits may Mkc to know that the cicpes de chine in the Waist Store are at their best in the matter of variety just now. Mostly they arc in white and flesh-color, with a few in bisque and the new blue; and practically all arc in tailored styles with lucks and hemstitching for decoration; necks arc high, low, square, round and V. Prices are $0.75 to $16.50. (Tlilril l'loor. Central) New Serge and Tricotine Wraps in Dark Blue or Black They have traveled a long, long distance fiom the plainly tailored serge coats of a few years back. Some have sleeves indeed, but they are the new wide sleeve that is mado in one with the gaimcnt. Others are capc-Iikc in form with braid trimming, satin bands or perhaps a tassel hanging from the collar in the back. One cape ib reversible and may be worn with the old gold satin lining on the outside. They arc, in fact, the most delightful kind of wraps for women spending the Lenten season at the shoie or for women to wear just now on the street. From $57.50 to $115. (Tint Floor, Central) Every Shining Case in the Handkerchief Shop Speaks of Paris Bright colors flash fiom most of the cases, fine linens from all and exquisite embroideries from others, for all the cases in the Handkerchief Shop arc in Trench array these days. There's one whole case of colored 'kerchiefs for women they have vivid striped borders and are $1.50; others in colored and novelty effects are $1 to $1.75 each. Stop a minute to admire them as you go through the btore. (Mnlit l'loor, Central) . We Were Fortunate to Get These $20 Serge Dresses for Young Women because they are so much better than the usual $20 dress! In fact they are like serge dresses you'd ordinarily pay a third moro thnn this sum for. ' They are of firm, daik blue serge, and made in several new and good spring styles. There's one fetching little coat dress, with a Spring-like vest in tan color; another has many tiny tucks and a round neck; a third has wide bands of glossy embroidery, and others are variously made and trimmed. All are just such dresses as young women want for Spring, to wear under coats now, and without them later on. 14 to 20 year sizes. ' (Second Floor, Clieitnut) Some Women Insist on , Cuban Heel Pumps pnd for them we liave some exceptionally good-looking styles in patent leather and black calfskin. They havo'graccful plain toes and their lines are excellent. i The demand for Cuban heel shoes Is greater than it has ever bcei) and is partly duo to the fuct that so 'many women became used to these heels during the period when" war restrictions forbade the making of Louis lieeis, Prjces, ?0 and $9. An Instant Disposal of Thousands of Pairs of "Filosette" Gloves at 75c and 90c a Pair These are fabric gloves of the very weights and styles and colors women want now and all during the warmer weather. These are new and fresh, in desirable colors, and at prices that represent savings of 25c and 35c on each pair. At 75c a pair chamois lisle gloves in white, gray, drab and chamois color, with Paris point or three rows of embroidery; or white with combination embroidery; 2 clasps. At 90c a pair strap-wrist chamois lisle gloves in buck or gray, with three rows of embroidery. (Meit Aisle) These gloves ivcar vera satisfactorily and arc readily washed when soiled. 1 250 Jersey Sports Suits for Women at $32.50 to $45 Brand new and extremely good both in cut and color. There are box-pleated styles and others with inverted pleats; the skirts are wide enough to be practical and not too wide to look fashionable, while the colors are rich heathery tones browns, greens and reds, besides solid colors. Nothing is more satisfactory v for general wear. Prices are $32.50 to $45. (tlmt Floor, Central) NECKLACES OF CARVED WOOD BEADS ARE THE NEWEST Sometimes the beads are on silken cords and quite often the beads are carved. All the neck laces arc in new and longer lengths, and any woman who is in Search of an unusual oinament for her new frock will find one of these unique necklaces the very thing to distinguish it. Occasionally imitation jade or coral beads arc combined with the wood beads, which arc in many different shapes, and sometimes the necklaces are finished with great silken tassels. $7 to $15 each. (Jewelry More, Cheatnut and Thirteenth) NOW SHE MAY HAVE "LA FERE" SCENTED TALCUM POWDER It us the newest member of the La Fere group and women who like all their toilet preparations of the same scent will be glad to use this new talcum. La Fere is a delicious scent spicy, fragrant and not too heavy. La Fere Talcum powder, 50c. Faco powder, 60c. Extract, $1.75 a bottle. Toilet water, $1.50 a bottle. (Main Floor, Chetlnnl) - America Has Taken to Reproducing Quaint Holland Silverware Beautiful pieces for the table or for puicly dccoiative pur poses with the chaiactcristic scenes of Dutch life. These pieces aic silver-plated and thercfoic quite inexpensive. It is not at all surprising that thry are very popular. Fruit baskets, $25 Bonbon dishes, $10 Flower baskets, $33.50 not mjik ,,jtchcis, $10 Flower vases, $30 ,,, , t $'10 Comports, $21 ' ,onr Centerpieces, $21.75 Candlesticks, $18.25 (Jewelry Mure, ( lietnut nml Thirteenth) Spring Suits of a Finer Kind for the Boys - Boys have a far keener sense of stvlc in clothes thnn they arc given credit for by most people. But wo have been studying and woikmg out tho pioblem of boys' clothing longjcnough to know this and to pioide for it. The new Spring suits that we have provided this season represent a distinct new advance in style and quality bejond anything wc have ever known in boys' clothing. This is tiuo in paiticuhu of one group of suits of a kind never shown before in Philadelphia. One has to look into the details of the tailoring and trimmings and .style touches to icalizc how fine these suits really aie. The entire assoitmcnt reaches a very high dcgicc of excellence in all that makes for style, sound quality and actual good value in boys' clothing. Prices $20, $22.50, $25, $28 and $30 for suits in sizes for boys of 8 to 18 years. (Second l'loor, Central) The Best Pongee Value for Two Years Past "Yufcng" the Chinese call it, and it is a hand-woven Shantung pongee suiting nt $2 a yard. For several years past it hab been selling for $1 a yard more, and oven at tha price it was a good investment. ... So well made is this Chinese pongee that it is almost impos sible to wear it out. It is used even for men's suits which rcquuo the toughest kind of fabrics; also for women's tailored suits, wraps and separate skirls. One virtue not to bo overlooked in counting the economy is the fact that this suiting washes in the most satisfactory manner. (First Floor, Clieitnut) TIT HEN Spring comes fV along, bringing new y feelings and new clothes " and all manner of gaiety of spirit, it is no wonder thai women flock to the 'Salon de Beautc to have their hair shampooed and other details of freshening attended to. If you wish to be sure of a certain hour, it is best to make an appgint ment. (Third Floor, Central) NEW SUEDE HANDBAGS IN SPRINGLIKE SHADES Soft grays and tans need soft leather to bring them out prop erly, and suede is that leather. They are in various pouch shapes and some large square shapes. Some have tasbela and some are plain. Most of thnn have frames of tortoise shell finish celluloid. Prices $7.50 to $18. (Main Floor, Chestnut) - NEW 35c GINGPIAMS ARE SPECIAL INDEED For some of tho same quality were selling for 10c a yard moro jintil theso arrived. They are good, sturdy ginghams for morning dresses or children's school frocks and they arc 32 inches' wide. They come in plain colors, plaids, checks and stripes. (Flrit Floor, Clieitnut) Sterling Silver Bag Tops Reproductions of Antique Designs And incidentally some of the prettiest wo "have ever seen. They have just arrived and they are intended as mountings for old-time beaded bags, velvet or silk bags, in fact, for any handsome materials women.tio siro to use. All have 'silver chains and prices are $16 for 7' inch' aid $10 for 8 in?h ones. (Jewelry More, Chestnut and Thirteenth) FROM FRILLS TO SAILOR SIMPLIC ITY ARE THE NEW STYLES IN SMALL BOYS' SUITS Small bovs have quite as much latitude in the matter of new Spring suits ab have their sisters ' or so you'll think when you have seen the new wash suits for little bovs that we have just un packed. They aio of sturdy cottons and linens, and in addition to white there arc suits of dark blue, of maize and gieen, and of white trimmed with other colors, liko pinks und blues. Quite a few aie In sailor styles, some.liavo colored trousers' ami white blouses, ever bo many have colored handwork and quaint stitching, and some have pleated frills at the neck and sleeves. $3.75 to $10.50 and 2 to 5 year sizes. (Third Floor, Cliealuut) A COUPLE OF HUNDRED GINGHAM HOUSEDRESSES UNUSUAL AT $2.50 They aro of sturdy checked gingham, in pink and whito and blue and white effects, and aro neatly made and finished with whito collar and cuffs. Women who do 1hcir own housework will find them very useful. New, too, und specially good, arp some checked gingham house dresses at $1.85 each. Theso aro well made and finished with short slocvrs. (Third Floor, Centrol) In House and Garden Toast can be served piping hot if it is mado at the tabic by an electric toaster. Such toasters complete with cord and plug are $G.25 to $7.25. There doesn't seem to be much reason for women to continue doing the family washing the old way when an electric washer will do it so much better. Fight tvpes .of washers hole at $75 to $150. "Seal-again" is a new bottle stopper for use in bottles after tho tin crown seal has been removed. 10c each. Homes for our fcathcicd friends should be placed now. Wren houses, blue-bird houses, flicker and woodpecker houses, $1.25 to $2. Uobin shelters, $2. Whito trellises for training vines and climbing robes, $2.25, $2.50 and $2.75. Sizes arc (5, 8 and 10 feet. Now is the time to prune and pray before the sap is lushing. Pruning shears with best steel blades are $1 to $2. Pruning saws, $1 to $l.d0. Spray now and you get rid of that sapsucking insect known as scale. Tank sprayers with con tinuous spray, and automatic shut off nozzles, $7.50 and $10.50. Paints, varnishes, enamels and stains of the best grade arc ready for tho Spring refurbishing. An electric grill which can be attached and operated on the regu lar lighting fixture is invaluable for a small apartment. It toasts, stews', boils, fries and bakes. $9.50. A six-pound electric iron with cord is special at $6. (Fourth Floor, Central) EXCELLENT. BLANKETS AT PRE-WAR PRICES $9 AND $10 A PAIR White blankets of a very good grade, cotton warped, with a fill ing of about 70 per cent wool. Made to our older with borders in old rose, pink, blue and Copen hagen blue; all with wide binding. Size 6081 now $9 a pair; size 70x81 now $10 a pair, a saving of ?5 on cvciy pair. (HUth Floor, Central) EVERY BOY LIKES A BULLDOG HAT These lound hats with brims that pull down all around aic probably the most popular of all boys' hats. Wc have some fine onos in gray and brown homespuns that aic well made and can be counted on for service. Price $2.50. (Main Iloor, Market) BLACK RUSSIA SHOES FOR WOMEN One-eyelet tics with welt soles, Louis heels and long vamps; they can be worn with cither libbons or buckles. Price $12 in the Ex clusive Little Boot Shop. (Flm Iloor, Market) Easy for a Man to choose the right Spring suit or overcoat from the new stocks shown in our Men's Clothing Store, especially if he knows what he wants, but, Qn the other hand, if he doesn't he will very soon see it. Men who know anything about our record in the clothing business need hardly be told that even if they could afford to buy clothing of an inferior kind we could never afford to sell it. These new Spring suits are the finest that Ave have been able to provide. We present them on their merits, with com plete confidence that they are not to be surpassed at their prices. The two things that should distinguish all fine clothing are combined in them these being the true fashion lines, together with the sound ness of wool fabric and tailor work that means lasting quality and service. High-waist models for young men will be found here at their best. The right models for men of all ages are here. Prices for suits, $28 to $65. Spring overcoats, $35 to $50. (Third Iloor, Market) Cut Crystal of Surpassing Beauty Close to Half Price in the China Sale Any one who knows anything about fino cut glass will readily recognize that this is the finest kind of crystal made cither here or abroad. It is easy to observe also that the shapes of tho pieces are distinctive and unusual and the style of the cuttings and engravings uncommonly artistic. The purchase of this collection to sell at close to half the-picvaihng alucs is olio of the most notable things in tho history of our glassware service. Lovers of really fine glass aic advised to see the assortment as caily as possible. Tho variety of pieces is very large and interesting, and comprises many novel articles at prices starting from $1.25 and going ip by cqay steps to $70. This is a striking feature of a very notable Spring Sale of China and Glassware. ' j (fourth Floor, Chestnut) New Fiction "The Dead Command," by Vicente Blasco lbancz, the author of the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse." On tho backgiound of the lovely Balearic Islands is piescnted the great question of tradition tho iron rule of the dead over the living. It is one of the most vivid and masteily of this novelist's woiks. $1.75. "'Hie Sec-Saw," by Sophie Kerr, An intensely dramatic story of married life. $1.50. "The Emblems of fidelity, a Comedy in Lclteis," by Jamc3 Lane Allen. $1.25. "The Kiddle of the Purple Knipcror." by Thomas W. and Mary E. Hanshevv. A novel of mystery. $1.50. "From Sunup to Sundown," by Corra Harris and Faith Harris Leech. Anoien- story told in letters between a clever mother and, her daughter. $1.50. (Main Iloor, Ihlrteenth) ' Fine New Domestic Rugs in . the Best Room Sizes Among these gioups aie lugs to meet every furnishing need and cveiy purse lcquircmcnt. 0x12 ft. tapestry Brussels, $22.50. 0x12 ft. body Brussels, $02.50. 0x12 ft. seamless velvet, $72.50. 8.3x0.G ft. seamless velvet, $03. 912 ft. seamless lugs in two-tone effects, $90.50 and $105. 0x12 ft. wool Wiltons, $69.50 and $85. (Seventh Floor, Chestnut) Ready for the u" Man With the Hoe" Seed Time at Wanamaker's There never was such a gardening time as this Spring is going to be, and we never had a garden before in this Store as this we now present. Fruit trees should be sprayed imme diately. Galvanized lank sprayers are $7.50 and brass tank sprayers, $10.50. Garden hose coupled in 25 and 50 foot lengths, 15c, 18c and 25c a foot. Bird houses and martin boxes in great variety. Wheelbarrows arc $6.50 to $8.75. Lawn rollei-3, $12.50 to $20. Hoes, rakes, forks, trowels, pruning shears, clippers, all of first quality, are here in great variety. Fruit trees are 50c each, including apple, pear, cherry, peach and plum. Grape vines, 25c each, include Concord, Niagara, Catawba and Moore's Early. Currants 20c a bush. Gooseberries 20c' a bush. Raspberries 10c a bush. Blackberries 10c a bush. Privet 1 year old, 85c for 25 plants ; 2 years old, $1 for 25 plants. Holland rhododendrons 75c and $1. Holland magnolias $1.25. Holland azaleas 75c each. Holland conifers 75c each. Japan maples 75c each. Hydrangeas 25c each. Bleeding heart roots 2 for 25c. Lawn grass seed 25c a qt., 75c a half peck, $1.50 a bushel. Shaded lawn grass seed, 30c qt., 90c a half peck, $6 a bushel. (Fourth White Dutch clover 10c ounce, $1.25 pound. Reliable vegetable seeds 10c packet. Sweet peas 5c packet, $L25 pound. Orchard Uower sweet peas 10c packet, $2.25 pound. Various other garden flower seeds at moderate prices. It is best to get them now and it is best to get them at Wana maker's, where you are sure they are safe and reliable. U H.VI A fy?2 JSaW -'A M zftdXr&i,, L i vifffr i V-- Floor, Central) ? HHU $ 'l m ii- 5 t ? il V J- 4 I 1 M I s A I .a (rirt Floor, Market) SS3BES . K IP .? ft A P-CV- n k,V 4K "IV v I A..-JL9 "dha-c X e nt. . l...jl.l. jAfcuijrttt- -J(t-i jWlSS" -n Lf KiA'arfi
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