Evening public ledger. (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, November 01, 1919, Postscript, Image 5

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WANAMAXtER'S
WEATHER:
Partly Cloudy
WANAMAKER'S
Organ ntj 11, 11:55 and 5:20
Clllmei of Noon
Store! Opens nt 9
WANAMAKER'S
Store Closes at 5:30
The New Month Finds the Great Store Ready for Any Demands Upon
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The Bigness of America
When the Thirteen Colonies
Signed Up
to the Declaration of Independence, they
represented a total area of 827,844 square miles.
The first great accession of territory was
under President Jefferson in 1803, by the
Louisiana purchase from France, containing
864,931 square miles.
In 1819, Florida was ceded by Spain, with an
area of 59,268 square miles.
Then came along the Tqxas addition in 1845
of 375,239 square miles.
In 1846, the Northwestern Territory,
through President Polk, passed into our hands
from England, consisting of nearly 200,000
square miles.
In 1848, through the treaty with Mexico, we
acquired a strip of about 750. miles of the Pacific
Coast, adding 545,783 square miles. Part of this
land was California, in the taking of which
Fremont, the Pathfinder, played such a conspicu
ous part.
In 1867, Alaska was bought from Russia,
comprising 577,390 square miles.
The total square miles of the 48 States, not
including Alaska or insular . possessions, is
3,025,000. The last official statement of the area
of ' the United States, including Alaska and
insular possessions, gives about three million,
seven hundred and twenty thousand (3,720,000)
square miles.
Have we not something in America to grow
up to? -,
Are we really trying to do it?
This Store, at its beginning, was not much
larger than a woman's bandbox.
Young Women's Spat
Pumps Unusual
for $7.50
These nrc the extremely long,
narrow, high-heeled pumps thnt
young women like so well for wear
with spats.
They are perfectly plain pumps
with Louis heels and turn soles.
In patent leather and dull black
calfskin.
(rlrnt I loor, Mnrket)
Signed
' Nov. 1, 1919.
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Charming Fur Coats
of Nearseal (Dyed Coney)
Nearseal (dyed coney) is better in color and texture than it has ever
yet, been in its history, because furriers are constantly adding to their
knowledge of dyeing 'and treating the skins. Consequently a nearseal
coat may be a very handsome thing indeed.
We have it in many styles, from 30 to 45 inches long, and either plain
or enriched by massive collars and cuffs of beaver, gray squirrel or
skunk fur.
Prices run from $200 to $500.
(Second rioor, Clipalnut)
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New and Very Beautiful Coats
Richly Trimmed With Fur
Such coats as any woman would delight to own and wear, and
they are so handsome that they can be used even for evening
wraps, although the darker colors make them entirely suitable for
day time.
They are all of soft pile coatings ovora, velour, bolivia and
silk-andj-wool duvetyne, draped and fashioned in the most graceful
way and extremely new in many features. . s
They have huge collars and usually cuffs of fur beaver, mole,
squirrel, Australian opossum and other furs and thero aie won
derful silk linings. The prices of all these furs have advanced
since these coats were purchased, so that these markings are less
than might bo expected, $250 to $500.
(Flrt Floor, Central)
C. B. Corsets
New ones recently unpacked are
A junior model of pink batiste for high school gjrls. It has low
bust and costs $2.
Modell of pink broche for average figures, topless with wide
elastic, ?3J ' ,,,,,.,,
Another of pink coutil is made with low bust and long skirt, having
elasfic in he back. $2.50.
A des jn for tall women of average proportions is made with medium
husti long skirt and broad front steel. $2.60.
Anotl or pink batiste hasjf low bust and is strongly boned. The clasp
is broad a d there Is an elwpc insert in the back. $3.50.
A st mg coutil heavily boned is for short people. It has low bust
and mediu n skirt and costs $3,50,
A. slu t pink couf II with a girdle top is $2.50.
Umbrellas With
"Amber" Handles Are
Fashionable
Of course, the amber is imitation,
but it is immensely effective when
used on either the black or the col
ored silk umbiellas.
Some of the new styles have
straight handles with leather loops,
some have amber tips and rings,
some even have amber ferrules.
Black, put pie shades, blues,
greens and taupe $10 to $20 each.
(Miilti rioor. Market)
SINCE the tendency of the
times is to have all the small
silver in one pattern
Chests of Silver
nie among the best of all gifts
for a bride staiting housekeep
ing. In most of the patterns
here the "chests" may be added
to from time to time should one
not care to give a largo amount
of silver at first.
Thcio is a handsome mahog
any chest containing 42 pieces
of Maryland silver for only $170
and fiom thero prices gradually
mount to $672 for a magnificent
chest of Georgian silver. All the
silver is sterling and thcio arc
about ten other peiiod patterns
besides.
(Jewelry Store, ('lientiuit iinil
Thirteenth)
A New Book By
Stanley J. Weyman
"The Grcnt House," price $1.75.
The knowledge that Mr. Weymnn
is back in the woild of letters will
be a pleasure to the leaders who
delighted in his books of cailicr1
days. This volume deals with the
England of Sir Robert Peel's day.
"Linda Condon," by Joseph
Hergeshcimer, $1.75. The story of
a woman and a sculptor to whom
beauty was a lcligion.
"Colas Ureugnon, Utirgundian,"
by Romain Holland, $1.75. A book
playful and tender, light-spirited
and yet penetiating, by the author
"Jcan-UhriRtophe."
(Mntti Honr, Thirteenth)
Of
Hundreds of Excellent American
Dinner Sets in a
Great Pre-Thanksgiving Sale
A New Radium
Satin at
$2.50 a Yard
A fine quality, pure silk, 40
inches wide, dyed in about
twenty of the prettiest colors,
both light and dark.
It can be used for founda
tions, linings of dresses under
transparent silks or for fancy
work or lamp shades.
We aie very glad to have this
silk arrive in time for the
Christmas season, when such a
silk is in great demand.
(Flrat Floor, ChrMniit)
This is reasonably believed to be
the best collection of American '
Fcmi-poicelain dinner sets to be
found at the pi ices probably in the
whole United States today.
It is an absolutely new collec
tion, bi ought straight from the pot- I
teries to usher in the great month
of the Thanksgiving feast.
There is a saving of nt least 2a
per cent on any suit in the whole
assemblage, which comprises sov- ,
oral hundreds.
Many are almost 40 per cent
under the day's lcgular values.
This applies in paiticular to one
group of moic than a hundred sots
marked to hell at $25 a set. They
are sets of 10(i pieces in border
decorations with coin gold handles.
The new purchases also include
several hundreds of other Ameri
can sets of 10Q pieces in eight open
stock patterns to .sell for $25,
$27.50, $32.50, $35 and $37.50 a set,
which means one-fourth less than
prevailing values. Considering the
quality of the wares, the prices
marked on them and the condition
of the maiket, this is a most re
markable event.
(Fourth l'loor, Chentnut)
England Has Sent Us
New Leather
Buttons
which women use for sports suits
and topcoats' and men like for their
topcoats.
The buttons are all in the desir
able sizes and the lequired styles;
most of them are in plaited effects.
And though they are quite new
and have come all this distance to
Philadelphia, they are not expen
sive 40c to $1.75 a dozen.
(Mnln Floor, Central)
New Imitation Ivory Toilet
Articles All From France
They aie unusually good imita
tions of the leal ivory, and women
find them most satisfactory for
daily use, because they aie so easy ,
to keep clean.
Hair brushes are $3.75 to $1). ,
Mirrors, $7 to $12.50.
(Main Floor,
Combs are $1 to $3.50.
Cloth brushes, $4.50 and $7.
Hat brushes, $2.60 and $4.
Nail files, $1 and $1.25.
Button hooks, $1 and $1.25.
Shoe horns, $1.50 to $3.
Nail polishers, $1.35 to $2.25.
riientnut)
je ) tore of Oriental Mvza$uxz&
Announces a Jfeto Collection of
rtental CHijcctS of girt
Several New Patterns
in All-Wool Challis'
A fact worthy of notice in these
days, for challis are very scarce
and women have taken an unusual
fancy to them.
Both' the fashionable tiny figures
and also narrow indistinct stripes
have come in the darker colorings
which arc so much wanted for
house'frocks and children's dresses.
They ae 27 inches wide and $1.25
a yaid.
(First Floor, Chestnut)
New Decorative Linens Eloquent
of the Art of Italy
It might be said of them that
they epitomize the delight and
the glory of Italian filet. But
fhat is only part of their loveli
ness. For ft seems as if in their
rich, yet tasteful embroidery,
seed-work and cut-work, they
had caught some of the gloiy of
all Italian art, which seems only
reasonable.
They aie peculiaily Italian
and Italian needlework is pecu
liarly fine, and these ale par
ticularly fine examples of it.
Ceitainly it is years since we
have had such an exquisite new
collection. Comprised in it are
scarfs in three matching sizes
and in six different styles; lunch
sets of 25 pieces, separate cen-
(FlrMt J loo
terpieces 18 to 27 inches in
diameter and square table cov
ers 45 and 54 inches square.
A 2o-piece lunch set with an
Italian filet edge, beautiful cut
work and filet insertion is one of
the gems of the collection. This
set is marked $137.30.
The scarfs, 18x36 inches, are
$12.50 to $45; 18x45 inches, $15
to $50; 18x54 inches, $17.50 to
$00. Each of these is in the
same motif.
The centerpieces are pi iced at
$10.75 to $33 each and squares,
45x45 inches, at $25, and 54x54
inches, $30 each.
All aie of a fine giado of puie
linen. As gifts they need no
praise.
Chextnut)
For months our collectors have been senrching
through China, Japan, India and Korea, and their
search has lesulted in an assemblage of Oriental
objects of ait, which is extraordinary in its beauty
and variety.
This assemblage c present Monday for the
consideration of all lovcis and connoisseurs of
Eastern ait. Piivalo collectors and museums will
also find much of interest in the specimens.
jFifSst of jau'Comc (exquisite HTabcfi,
To the Chinese, jade is the most perfect mnte
lial in creation, and it is possible to understand
why, when you sec these niarvelously wi ought orna
ments, koros and figurmes. They are of feitzu and
mutton-fat jades; one superb specimen of mutton
fat shows a vase rising out of lotos-buds, the whole
even to the chain being carved out of a single
piece. A 5-inch scieen of mottled jade carved with
figures and a flying bird .suggests the clouds in the
sky. A little phoenix is of mutton-fat, 'and thero
aie sweetmeat tiuys of gray-green the latter used
in the Empress Dowager's household. Other pieces
are o( camphor or snow-flake jade, while the jade
ornaments include pendants and necklaces, both
opaque and tiansluccnt.
glgntc, lLapis1U?ult nnb
(SHfjcr CarUtafifii
Of the lapis theie are two magnificent instances
one with the goddess Kwannon with her stag be
side her, symbolizing longevity; the other
Both arc modem.
The agate carvings, old and modern, include
koros, figurines and Fu dogs of gi ay-green, red and
matted agate; besides pieces of violet-gray agate,
the color of star amethysts and of rose and ame
thyst quartz. Amber carvings and necklaces also
arc here, all of fine color and depth.
Cfjinesc &ocu Crystals
Ancient anb fflobcru
Cabinet pieces chiefly, though one or two could
bo mounted to form unique lamps. These are, of
course, all hand-caived, and of keen inteiest to col
lector. Cameo (glass
Two or three excellent examples of this ait, in
led-and -white; fine in color and lovely in design.
(Fourth Flo
Ceramics"
Chinese poicelains, including figures of white
paste of the Ming period one representing the god
dess Kwannon seated on the lotus; beautiful speci
mens of celadon a flower-bowl with tear-drops, and
three slender vases of classic shape; some excel-
lent flambe and mottled sang de boeuf with good,
glaze. Both the latter arc of the Keen-Lung prirrod.
A covered vase of Sung pottery with camel
heads and eais, is another -item. So is a piece of
Han pottery and various Tang horses and warriors.
ftave Jecfelaccs
are of amethyst quartz, of rock crystal, red amber,
turquoise matrix, carnelian and coral, besides the
j'atle. rt
(Eljc Cmljroiberi' &bom
is fuU of tapestries, priests' robes from Japan, put
velvets lrom (Jiiinsj embroideries from India and
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.cutis Hum vjuhj wiiiuruiuenea irom inula anui 3Sj
China; pillows antrcouch covers of native Indian
silk; rugs of goats' hair and other articles. , 5
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t-jiuLii viyvsi. iijiuu A a
visitors win iinu a thousand odds and ends of in!
terest notably the small lovely things which arcifjd
uauuny in uu louna oniy Dy personal exploration ?,
Certain of these precious thiners mav be seeil S
a Chestnut Street window notably a small gov
bronze Buddha, a ball of lock crvstal. a mnrvplrX
caiving of lapis-Iazuli and other obippts. A fl
r. rhextntlt) VS.
Dainty, Pretty
Things From the
Art Needlework
Workrooms
Women who love these dainty,
loely things will find much to ad
mire in the Ait Needlework Salons
these days, for there are many
beautiful new pieces lately come.
Cushions of many colors and va
ried shapes; foi instance, exquisite
chaise longue covers, lamp shades,
telephone covers, fancy bags and
other novelties nie in the collection.
Many are of silk, lace and rib
bon trimmed, the colors are a de
light to the eye and the pi ices are
not expensive for such unusual,
dainty pieces.
(Second l'loor, ( liestiuit)
Day-Beds, Chaises Longues
and Settees Reduced
One-Third
rtn ni'.inri'nl .il . .
- -ii ; ."l-al ece lnese pieces nre specjaIIy dependable andS
--m..y uesirame. They are substantially constructed of birch, in
"own nmsh, upholstered variously in cietonne, in tapestry and some $$
Satin flnmocL- JSi!cl?J
The seats of all pieces: are of the boz spiing construction.
rour styles oj day-beds aie included. For anybody desirinc a sub-1
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nncp. uVti-li in ,,.. -- ., . ...... . il
'. - " - iii-iuiiku is onc-inuu less tnan last year's figures.
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star al, practical and sightly piece of furniture the collection presents
5y attractive oppoi tumty, each piece being very exceptional at th
Now $48 to $85.
(Fifth Floor, Centrnl)
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Women's Velveteen Dresses
Prices $62.50 and $65
Uncommonly pretty di esses they are, too, being designed to wear
on the street with furs for finish. For this reason many of them are of
the coat dress type and many are belted; some are heavily embroidered
or braided and the effect in each case is exactly what it should be fol
iate Autumn weather. Nearly all of them incidentally have square neck
openings.
Colors arc taupe, a delightful plum, wistaria, navy, biowns and black.
Sizes for everybody in the group.
Prices $G2.50 and $65.
(llrnt ! loor, Oeiitrul) St
Girls' Corduroy Bathrobes
' There is enough weight and
warmth in the corduroy for com
fort, and for additional comfort
these are all lined.
(Third Floor,
In pink or blue, these lobes are
in different good styles, and are in
sizes for 4 to 18 year girls,
$5.50 to $11.50.
, Chestnut)
A Little Group of the Finer
Cloth Dresses for Young Women
Are Reduced $29.50 to $89.50
These arc the finer stieet and I
nftorrioon di esses of cloth, ex
clusive, smart models that will '
be of interest to the young i
woman who knows and wear
fashionable clothes. ,
Fine wool serges and trico
tines make the dresses. Mostly
they are in navy blue, though
there are, some black gowns and,
others in the dark colors that
are worn this Winter. Some are
(.Necuncl Floor,
beautifully embroideied with
light or contrasting color'wools;
some are embroidered in silk;
some are beaded.
There are scarcely two alike,
they are in perfect condition,
and any young woman who
would like a distinctive flock
should avail heiself of this op
portunity. $20.50, $32.50, $35 and ud to
$89.50 and 14 to 20 year sizes.
', C'liextnut)
Pigskin Traveling Bags
$18.75 and $19.75
Second-grade goods, of course. You couldn't get a fust-grade
pigskin bag for double these prices.
'But while these stout, solid pigskins, aie not free fiom dis
colorations, they aie free from any defects which will affect the
wear. And as far as discoloration goes, any one who has used pig
.skin know.s it darkens with use.
These aie big, high-cut, loomy tiaveling bags, with sewed-in
frames, reinfotced comeis, leather linings and flat brass trim
mings. They will give wonderful service and aie "finds" at their
piices.
18-inch, $18.75; 20-inch, $19.75.
(Went Aisle
Fiber Rugs Are Good for
Year-Round Use
As many people have discoveied by this time.
We have a good assortment of fiber and woolen fibe.r to choose frrani
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Heavy Fiber Rugs
9x12 ft., $18.50 0x9 ft., $11.50
8.3x10.6 ft., $17 12x12 ft, $20.50
12x15 ft., $30
fPretty Bedroom Patterns
0x9 ft., $10 7.0x10.0 ft., $15.75
9x12 ft, $18.50
Woolen Fiber Rugs in Plain Effects
0x9 ft., $17.50 8.3x10.6 ft, $26.50
9x12 ft, $33.50
fceenlli Floor, Chestnut)
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The Waist Sale Continues
with Georgette and crepes de chine,
usually light and variously orna
mented, at $5 to $8.75.
(Itast nnil
And with white cotton voiles and
batistes at $1.50 and $1.05, A few
of them have a little color.
Went Aisles)
Shoes for Children
The Shoo Store is leady with nil
sizes of shoes in tan, dull black and
patent leatherr-other lasts with
kid, cloth and white buckskin tops.
Prices are $4 to $13 according
to material and size, i
Good Handkerchief News
for Women and Men
Those women and men who know handkerchief values will surely
find much of inteiest in this gtoup of new, snowy handkerchiefs:
Women's handkerchiefs $2.G0 and $1.7.'5 a dozen for initial handker
chiefs the first with block letter and the second with medallion effects.
Women's handkerchiefs $3.33 a dozen two styles, one with tiny
coloied hem, the other with narrow hem and tapes above. Roth of sheet
and snowy fla.
S1.75 a dozen for men's initial handkerchiefs block letters.
$6 a dozen for men's plain hemstitched handkerchiefs,
Oteht AUIe)
Low-Priced Handbags of
Velvet and Leather
The leather bag js the least expensive, being only $2.75. It is a
novelty flat shape of glazed leather in black, navy or brown. It has an
inner compartment and a mirror inside the flap.
Of velvet handbags there are two styles, at $5.75 each. One style is
of moire velvet in black and fur shades, nnd is in the new wide, shallow
shape, with covered frame and inner compartment. The other style is a
deep shirred shape, with tassel nnd shell-finish frame.
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If You Have the Need
We Have the Blankets
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Just around this time of year it is not a bit unusual to haye
Spiing, Summer, Autumn and Winter all in the one month, or week,
or even in the one day. In fact, it is the sure sign that Winter is
coming to stay.
Also it is a sign to a good many people to go and buy all the1
Winter bed clothing they are going to need.
Will you please keep in mind what we have said in the head
line if you have the need we have the blankets, as to quilts. You
will easily undeistand that it takes a very laige variety of such,
goods to make up our stock. We do our best to have the grade at
each piice and we have confidence that they are heie.
Our blanket prices go from $7.50 to $32 a pair for single-bed
sizes and from $8.50 to $45 a pair on the double-bed sizes, In
between, in both groups, aie very many other grades at prices in
proportion to quality and desirableness. , ,
Quilts are a very strong point with us. We make most of th,!
quilts we sell making all the down-filled ones. From our own
observation, and so far as we can leaim from customers, our quilt.-.
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are uisiinciiy ueuer at me prices man any otners ana our .elec
tions moie interesting. Down quilts nre $12, $15, $22, $25 and un.j
to $45 each for the real eiderdown. t ,
Wool-filled quilts are $10, $13, $15, $18, $20 and up to $7Jk
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in uotn Kinus mere is a cnoice oi sateen, shk, satin ana df t, ;
coverings in a prolusion oi ngures ana norai patterns.
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