nszs v j--ip 'i f, . x sr . 1. 1 i r ft- i ' l VEISfING PUBLIC LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1919 rr mmwFw' i . 1 1 i OrgaItn! U65 anAsO WANAMAKER'S I Store Opens 9 A. M. I WANAMAKER'S I Store Closes 5 P. M. f WANAMAKER'S S Victor Chlmpt nt Noon I I ..1)1 At! Only a Forward-Looking Store CanKeep UpWith the Pace of America ,.al In the Nature of Affairs Certain Things must "grow better in one place than in another. It was only the farmer having a neighborly talk on the train. He was saying lje always had his crop of early vegetables ready before his neighbors, giving the reason that he made his garden where it was sheltered from the Winter winds and favored by the sun. The knowing of such things, how to live and how to act with your tools and your knowledge, makes the difference between success and the middling ordinary results of labor of the man who often mumbles in a half -growling mood when he is bemoaning the slackness and thinness of his farm, lying sideby side with his neighbor's. Crops" of any kind are not dependent upon soil alone, for time and care and quality and quantity of seed planted have much to do with the harvest. Happy-go-lucky farming or storekeep ing are much the same. It is the man and the manner of operation, just with a little "aboveness" in thinking out the right things an'd applying his thinking at the right time in the proper place, that fill the barns- and savings bank, or the store and its harvest. Signed May 24, 1913. A Sale of 1000 White Wash at $3.75, $4.50, and $5 This is the largest and most Important sale of wash skirts of the year and it is conveniently timed to come before Memorial Day, so that the skirts may be worn then. The skirts are some that are not sold on any other occasion except at much higher prices. Many are samples, the rest are fine models, some are the same as we have in regular stock from one third more to twice as much. Some are far below even the whole sale cost. ' In the face of many difficulties the manufacturers have sent us this year the best skirts we have ever had, and the materials are very good. Also there are more styles in extra sies up to 38 inch waistbands. .200 skirts at $3.75 Samples in shrunken gabardine arid wash sateen, some buttoning down the back. All are very good and new styles. (East Little Gifts in Gold for the "Boys" Who Have Returned Cuff buttons, loose links, $7 to $70. Cuff buttons, stiff bar, $7 to $54. ,Tie clasps, $3 to $30. . Collar buttons, $1.25 to $1.50. Scarf pins, $2.50 to $56. Vest chains, $11.50 to $30. Fobs, $11.50 to $47'. Lockets, ?a to $38. (Jewelry More, Cheatnnt and Thirteenth) i 600 Unusually Pretty Silk and Novelty Vests $1 to ' $2-Half Price v and Less There are many vests in this group that were- meant to sell for three times these amounts, so you will sea, they are extremely v low-priced. ' " Of fashionable, cool and lovely materials, Ihey are , smart vests and vestees precisely what well dressed women are wearing' this minute. ' Crisp, sheer organdies', fine ,-(, wh.ite piques, white and colored , 'linens, silk tricolettes in beautU ' ,,ff til -color'; and, noveHy eilkiCin m4- Aisle) Signet rings, $9 to $26. Rings set with semi-precious stones, $13.50 to $35. Belt buckles, $15 to $25. Cigar cutters, $9 to $16. Pocket knives, $7.50 to $27. Cigarette cases, $72 to $150. Key chains, 3.50 to $28. watch boxes, $32 to $52. - Waists of White " Cotton A self-striped voile with cro cheted buttons and edging on its' long collar is $2. A tucked and lace-trimmed voile is $2. A dotted Swiss made tailored style with linen bands is $,2.25. (Third Floor, Central) , '. ,. Women's Colored Handkerchiefs 25c For pretty colors and good de signs at an inexpensive price, it takes the Irish manufacturer to produce . fcuch handkerchiefs, as Garden-Party Hats of ' Transparent Organdie Pretty enough for garden parties or to wear to Summer weddings, or with your dain tiost thin frocks or at any time and place when one wishes to wear a charming, airy chapeau. There are mushroom brims and straight brims, large hats and hats of medium size, and they are wholly of organdie and trimmed with organdie bows. The colors are lovely rose pinks', orchid shades, a rich red purple that is just the color of Catawba grapes, China blue and baby blue, and white, of course. Prices begin at $15. (Second Floor, Chestnut) Women's Ready-to.-Wear Riding Clothes Coats and breeches of the approved cut will be found in one of the Little Gray Salons. Materials are light weight for Summer and include covert cloth, khaki, linen, checked and striped worsteds and fine broadcloths, and prices run from $18.50 to $75. Flrt Kloor, Central) ,.400 skirts at $4.50 Samples and others in regular and extra sizes. These include dozens of wonderfully pretty models in fine shrunken gabardine, tricotine and wash sateen. 400 skirts at $3 Samples and others in regular and extra sizes. They are beautifully designed skirts, made of the fine shrunken gabardine, tricotine and needlecord. (First Floor, Central) 100 Snakeskin Skirts Special at $15 Each This is much the lowest price for which these 'fashionable skirts that all women want have sold this season, and there are only 100 of them! In white, green, purple, orchid and blue, made with a deep girdle and fancy pockets. (First Floor, Central) Much Finer Pumps Than Women Usually Get for $8 We made" a fortunate pick-up of 500 pair df two of the most desirable styles of women's pumps. Long vamps, narrow, pointed toes; turn soles and covered Louis heelsv-right at the top of fashion. Perfectly plain, but many women will wear buckles with them. pne style is patent leather, the other black calfskin. To get such smart pumps at $8 is most unusual. (First Floor, Market) Children's Creepers for Play or for "Dress-Up? Some of wash silk, in rose pink, are $7.50, There are 'fine chambrays and sheer white dimities and clean Jookirig cross-bar muslins, and sturdy ginghams. Many are in white with colored embroidery, smocking or stitching. And there are pinks and blues', greens and yellows in charming variety. "Some have' frills and some quite festive have white sashes, $2 tr $7.50 and 1 to 2 year Beautiful New Beaded Tunics From Paris n It is such tunics as these which make ravishing gowns, as you will know when you see them. They are quite new of line, most fashionable and have just arrived in America within th'e last few days. One radiant tunic is of gold spangles thickly encrusted, with shallow neck and sleeveless. Another beauty is of black net with colored bead flowers and rows of black and gold beads. Almost a complete gown is a handsome black and steel tunic with black bead fringe. These are just a few there are many others in black, in colors, in white', and in lovely iridescent effects. And there are also jackets and little garnitures. $15 to $125. (Main l'loor. Central) 200 Women's Jersey Dresses at Late-Season Prices $20 and $25 Nearly all of these dresses are new fiom the manufacturer; the rest are the same styles which have been selling at higher prices in our regular stocks, but which have been reduced to match the prices on this later purchase? They include a great number of colors henna, gray, emerald, Pekin blue, old blue, navy, taupe, black, sand and beige; and there is a very fair variety of styles. More than two hundred women will seize the opportunity to get dresses for c,ool Summer weather, for traveling and motoring, at such remarkably small prices. (Flrt Floor, Central) I Skirts An American Brocaded Crepe as Fine as France Makes A 'strong statement, but we know it to be the truth, and everybody who appreciates fine silks will bear witness to the fact. This new arrival is a silk for wedding gownB and handsome evening costumes. It comes only in white, and it has all the fineness of weave, the softness and beaUty of French silks at double this price, and we con sider it even better. It is 40 inches wide and $5 a yard. j (First Floor, Chestnut) New Porch Dresses oi Pretty Ginghams $3.85 These dresses' are of good qual ity gingham' in attractive plaids and pretty color combinations. There are two styles, both in one piece effects, one with white pique collar, the other with white organdie, and both trimmed with pearl buttons. , A New Haggard Story "When the World Shook," by Sir Rider Haggard, is a thrilling tale of shipwreck on an enchanted island in the South Seas. Price $1.60. (Main I loor mi (I Thirteenth). Silk Handbags of Unusual Interest A new and effective style with pierced frames and chain handles of tortoise-shell finish celluloid. A medium-size bag of black and navy silk, with a good per centage of the navy, and daintily silk lined. Made in one piece, and in an uncommonly graceful shape. Price $7.50. (Main floor, Chestnut) Special Prices on Wilton and Summer Rugs Four good domestic" weaves, all marked to save you money. Fine Wilton Rugs 34 in 9xl2-ft. size, $80 and $87.60 21 in 8.3xl0.6-ft. size. $72.fi0 and $85. 17 in Cx9-ft. size, $G1. 26 in 4.6x7.6-ft. size, $36. 53 in 36x63-in. size, $15. Wool-Fiber Rugs 75 in 9xl2-ft. size, $15.50. 55 in 8.3xl0.6-ft. size,$ll:50. 68 in 6x9-ft. size, $9.75. (heienth Floor, Now Is the Time for Gas Ranges and Gas Ranges Are Here The first consideration in select ing a gas range is to learn whether it runs wild in gas con sumption and then whether it bakes, broils and cooks quickly. Wanamaker gas ranges have back of them years of experience and stove construction and are the last word in gas cooking appli ances. The Wanamaker $26 gas range 3-burner top, oven and broiler, oven 16x12, enamel pans and door panels. The range with plain black finish, $25. The Wanamaker $36 gas range 4-burnep top, double oven 16x16. (Fourth Furniture for Lawns, It now looks as if this Summer America is going to answer as never before to the call of the outdoors. To- live as much as possible in the open is not a fashion or a fad, but a duty one owes; to one's health. Then think of the hundreds of thousands of our young men who have known what ij means to live in a tent or a dugout. Surely" the great, free, peaceful outdoors of America must hold a new charm for them. Porch, lawn, garden and veranda furniture is such a helpful adjunct of outdoor living that nobody need be reminded of it. T 0V that so many pco-- pic arc turning their thoughts to making their homes beautiful it is time to remind them that the warc rocms belonging to the Bu reau of Interior- Decorating known as The Little House are filled with rare and lovely furnishings for the purpose. They arc nearly all foreign, some genuinely old, others remarkably line reproductions of precious museum pieces and other an tiques, but all possessed of a peculiar interest and value. This Bureau, by the way, will undertake any piece of furnishing from decorating a single room to decorating a private yacht or an entire great mansion. (lifth l'loor. Chestnut) I Touch and Go Newspaper holders to use at the breakfast table are apt to raise a protest on the part of wives, but husbands like them. For one thing, the sugar bowl doesn't need to serve as a prop. Solid mahogany, $2. Brass, $2.25. Nickel plated, $2.5J. A step-ladder which is willing to work as a kitchen stool is $1.50. Clean, white enamel salt boxes, for the kitchen, $1. A handy slicer for making French-fried or (luted potatoes, 25c. A clean, white china lolling pin will make even the most tooth some doughnuts taste better,. 05c. A folding pressing board with aluminum top to take on vacation folds small enough to pack in trunk or suitcase. Complete with fabric cover and bag, $5. Bread boards with decorated edges complete with serviceable hrcadknives may be had at $2.25 for the round, or $2.50 for the oblong. An all metal vacuum ice-cream freezer which makes ice cream without turning a crank is $4 for a 1-qt. size; $5 for a' 2-qt. A sanitary dish-washer which ically docs its work thoroughly because of the water that flows constantly through the brush is $2.85. (Fourth Floor. Market) Oval Rush Rugs In natural color or with band borders. 9x12 ft.. $27.50. SxlO ft.. $21.50. 6x9 ft., $14. Colonial Rag Rugs at a Third Less 9x12 ft., $10.85. 7.6x10.0 ft., $8.85. 6x9 ft., $5.85. 3x6 ft.. $2.75. Chestnut) The Wanamaker $42 gas range 4-burner top. with oven 18x18 inches, enamel pans and door panejs. The Wanamaker Cabinet range for $53 4-burner top with canopy shelf, enamel pans and door pan els, large double oven for baking and broiling. The Wanamaker $62 gas range. This is the apartment house range made to fit in a space 35 inches long; 18-inch oven, 4 top burners, enamel pans and iloor panels. The Wanamaker $100 full enamel cabinet range with plate sneii, large oven, 4 top burners. Floor, Market) Verandas Is Here But we should like to remind everybody of the fine selections of this furniture to be found here. For the porch there are hard maple and rattan pieces in amplitude of choice; sturdy hickory for veranda and lawn use; and the rustic cedar and handsome and impressive-looking white cypress furniture for practically any outside utje. Some Good Practical Pieces in Maple A broad, deep-seated arm chair, $4.25. A high back, woven 'seat and back rocker, $5.60. A Great Little Sale of Men 's Shirts 1800 Fine Woven Madras and Silk-Stripe Madras Shirts at $2.15 Each Beautiful shiits truly beautiful. The finer kinds that well-diessed men want for Summer and will buy by the dozen and half dozen at this price. We have been selling similar goods legularly for $1.35 moie and had to reduce those in stock accoidingly. Soft-cuff negligee style in scores of different designs, every one good. The great ariety of designs is due to the fact that the maker had only a bolt or two of each. That is why we got these shirts to sell for such a special price. (Main Flnnr. .Mnrket) Men's White Sports Oxfords -in the London Shops All very fine, smart shoes, such as a man wants for country club and seashore wear.' White canvas with composition sole. $8.50. White buckskin with plain toes or with perforated tipped toes, both styles with rubber soles and heels, $12. White buckskin with composition sole, $12.50. White buckskin with peiforated tan calfskin wing tip and heel foxing, $15. (The (.ullfM. ( hexliiut) 1200 Summer Blankets Fresh, Cool and Low Priced For some little while past we have been receiving these in install ments. The last lot hab just arrived. All of these blankets are excellent for Summer use, being woven of fine, clean cotton in a choice of either gray or white, and in sizes for single and double beds. Most of them have borders of either pink or blue. All are sold in pairs, and the prices in some instances are less than today's costs. $2.50 white $3 giay. $3 white. All by the pair. lMth 50 Student Oil Lamps Special So special, indeed, that their prices $7.50 to' $14.50 are clo'e to half of ordinary pi ices. The lamps all of them oil lamps show bionze. nickel and, bras? finishes, and are possessed of single and double burners. Kind them in the Lamp Store. (Fourth Floor, Central) A Flower Box, a Bird Bath a Bench What a distinct chaim one or all of these things will add to a lawn, a garden or even a tiny little grassplot! As for flower boxes, every porch should have one. These are amongst the inteiesting collection of porch lawn and garden furnishings shown in the China Store. You may choose from two kinds white pieces made of crushed marble and white cement, or gray pieces made of crushed granite and gray cement. All are guaranteed to withstand the weather. The time1 for selecting these pieces is before the assoitment has become depleted. It is still ample. Flower boxes, $3.15 to $60. Benches, $18 to $45. Bird baths, $4.50 to $50. Suu-dial pedestals, $12 to $30. Sun dials for pedestals, $3 to $40. ' (Fourth Floor, Gardens, Porches and in Unequaled A woven seat and slatted back rocker, $5.25. A woven seat and back rock er, black striped, $9. A high -woven back and seat rocker, black striped, $7.75. A broad, deep-seated arm rocker, back and seat of hard, woven rattan, $11.50. The above piecei are all in maple. In Hickory and,Other Pieces For an arm-rocker in hickory, $6.50. For an arm-rocker in hickory with curved, baeK, $3.25, XL $3.75 white. $4.50 white and gray. $5 white and gray. rinor. Central) Gazing-globe pedestals, $12 to ' $35. Gazing globes for pedestals, $7.50 to $25. Chestnut) Choice For an arm-rocker in hickor with curved sides and high curved back, $8.75. For a 6 ft. 6 in. settee with curved ends and a three-section curved bac.k, $27.50. For a lounge 6 feet 4 inches long, $22. In rustic cedar there," is quite a variety of benches at $4 each, Houses and canopied benches at $45, $62 and $70 each. The wliite painted cypress can be had in benches, chairs, tables, arbors and such, ranging in price from $16 for an oblong slatted table to $123 for an arched-top slatted arbor. iJ "1 U Si 51 i f 41 VI m w ,71 1 -n 1 i & ft 41 I s V I -' ncn-cwra pw'muuvph. 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