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PUBLIC LEDaERr-PHILADl?LPHIA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY , 13,
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ITS FRZX4 F TOE THIRTEENTH
'SO WATCH YOUR P'S AND Q'S
This Is the Busy Day for the JitixHc's Here, Flushed With
Recent Triumphs Be Conservative
corn that the phroBcs ''real lager beer"
and "old rock and ry6" had thirteen
letters cachi
No doubt the supcrstitioiiH In the ltUe
central empires now realize with, a
shudder that "Kaiser Wllhelm" haa'the
m'-'tt niimoer 01 icciers.
whtn your crecpv skin's a-nulver
Smh k dtnp and rnwoky uhlver.
d y5ur hfSrt feels llko a nivvcr.
& run ou' l'f wwollne
r??i you" cyta and tprannd nnccrs,
trS tho prlnco of troubir-brlmrers.
rMilay. round tho corner ' llnn
With nl brother Jinx. Thirteen I
This being t10 ,nst Friday 'n ln0 VPcal;
. well ns Friday the well known and
" 1,. feared 13th, It looks like a good
Say to lay off ripe olives, tho New Yoik,
VCW Haven and Hartford, drinking bay
rum, matrimony and any of tho inoie
dangerous experiments or paBtlincs of
llfIt Isn't n bad day, by tho' way, to
knock on wood before drinking any kind
o( alcohol.
Dlro Happenings Likely
According to Aunt Sue's infallible -fil-raaAnac,
Persona who fall In the streets
fll receive n coating of muddy slush.
-The new cook will not do your eggs
right and somebody is likely to remark
n other him English language on the
.truwo hiatus between the trolley you
fust missed and the one jou'ro wilt-
f1nrthis day one should bn cnrcrul
.bout getting '" tho way f express
frnin. To bo strijck by one today may
Sean death or fcerious injury. ;
nwinc to the unusual juxtaposition
Pastor nn(1 Po,Iux nn1 T'mbupto.
Afrlca.therc will probably be wranslings
F. A. NORTH & CO.
2 Uptown Stores
jfew nnil ueil I'ter riayor ana
& "blB list of used uprights! also
headnnnrtern for leading makes of
Talking Machines I'atlie, Victor
and Colnmbln. C000 llecords always
on hand.
F. A. NORTH & CO.
1813 E. Allegheny Ave.
2156 N. Front St
nt Washington over the peace treaty and
the Italian premier will issue a state
ment about Flume.
Friday the irtlli U nrio nf llinc. hi..
torlcal dnjs that Is note'd for always
taking (he joy out of life. For one
thing, it is known us the most dangerous
night ofthe Leap Year season.
Scoffers Should lieu arc
There uru persons Who scoff at the
combination. But some of thoso same
persons will doubtless bo hit by auto
mobiles, err in talking back to patrol
men or have their rent boosted.
, JIn1y ." ,n"n w'10 piensantly recalls
that Friday was the day beforo the
weekly "jag" now remembers with con-
Hospital Warns of Fake Solicitor
Warning to the public to beware of
an impostor who is collecting funds for
tho institution was sent out today by
Ht t.hIcp'm Ilosnltnl. Yv ortl win m.
ccived that a "'man who claimed to bej
a discharged soimcr unci necu tolled
ing for the hospital for several vvn-lcii.
it r.-nu nnnniinced that the institution
had authorized no such person (o make
collections.
STRAWBRIDGE 6 CLOTHIER;
J ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY FOURTEENTH. HOURS, NINE TO FIVE-THIRTY.
Shave, Bathe and
Shampoo with one
Soap. Cuticura
CnUenra Snp Is the fTorlUfotiafityriorrmfaf.
Evening tDress Sets for Men
Distinctively beautiful, and
made in a combination of plati
num and mother of pearl.
A decidedly popular set,
consisting of links, studs and
vest buttons, has neat engraved
platinum edge and pearl center
$60.
S. Kind & Sons, 1110 chestnut st.
DIAMOND MERCHANTS JEWELERS SILVERSMITHS
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STEWARTS
1027 MARKET STREET
Beautiful Springtime
DRESSES
Fully 2500 charming Spring Dresses in
both big Dress Sections ready for you tomorrow!
25-35-39.75
Three Pretty
Frocks sketched.
They are typical
of the entire display.
and up to 89.75
Beaded Georgette3, sumptuous
modes in Tricolette and Paulette Silk,
Satins, Taffetas. Tricotines and Serges,
emphasizing the newest trend of
fashion.
Second Floor
$15,16.90,19.90
and up to 49.75
Moderate prices characterize tliese
Spring models of Georgette, Satin and
Taffeta styles of the newest and
quality of the best. Scores of delight
ful new styles for women and misses.
Basement Store
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Final Clearance
Coats Worth 30.00 1 Q A A
Silvcrtoncs, velours, polo J. V V
cloth and kerseys. Many fur trimmed. All
lined.
Sport Coatees, 12.75 to 39.75
Formerly 18.50 to 55.00. Fashioned
coats in rich plushes. Heather mixtures and
chinchilla.
Stewart's Basement Store
Sale! COATS
19.95 to 59.75
Values 29.75 to 59.50 '
Long Coats and 5i length Sports Coats,
flare, belted and loose back effects. Smart
colors in desirable fabrics. Extra sizes in
cluded. Also a beautiful display of long and 34
new spring Coats.
Stewart's Second Floor
Sale! $7.50 Georgette Blouses
5.00
SKIRTS
Specially Priced
7-50
$10.00 Value
Special purchase of new
Sprinc; models in Serge,
Sa,tin, Velour, Plaids and
Checks. Clever now styles
in attractive colors.
Other Skirts
2.95 up to 22.50
Stewart's Third Floor
All
sizes
All
colors
oo
5 5r 2T v .s
Just unpacked! Beautiful Georgettes
in flesh, white and suit shades beaded,
braided and embroidered. Short and ?4
length sleeves. Square, round and V
necks. All sizes. Remarkable money
saving opportunity.
Stewart's Street Floor
NEW SPRING
MIIUNERY
Wonderfully smart hats
developed In fashionable
fabrics. Clever shapes
ranging: from small close
fitting models to laigo
droopy affairs. All new
Spring colors.
2.95 to 9.!
Stewart's Third Floor
All Children's Coats Finally Reduced
Economical Mothers have been waiting for this occasion.
SOUVENIRS
FREE
for aU Kiddies
who visit the
Children's
Store
tomorrow
12.95 to 25.00 Coats now
9.95-17.95
Cheviot, zibe
lino and silver
tono in belted
styles. Fur cloth trimmed and warmly
lined. Sizes a to 14 years.
.Stewart's "the Store of Personal Service",
15.00 to 19.95 Coats now
rflJjftsS 7.49 ' 14.95
broadcloth, ,
cheviot and silvertip. Sizes 2 to 0
years. Yoked and belted stylos.
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All Foreitare
Redkacecl inn the
DINING-ROOM SUITS
BEDROOM SUITS
LIVING-ROOM SUITS
HUNDREDS OF ODD PIECES
Saturday will be a good day for the
family conference on Furniture in the
Furniture Store a favorite time for
wife and husband to meet and decide
what they like best, and where they can
buy it most advantageously.
We believe the most attractive se
lection in this city is here and our en
tire stock is in the February Sale at
less than tho regular prices.
Strawbridfw & Clothier Third rioor
Men are Saving Money in
This Clearance of Clothing
Sharp price reductions aggregating thousands of dollars have
been made in many instances, to effect a speedy adjustment of our, vast
Clothing stocks. Many small lots have been assembled in six price groups
each group presenting a good range of sizes, and every Suit and Over
coat in the entire collection marked at lcs3 than we could replace it for
at to-day's wholesale quotations.
The Suits and Overcoats to be Cleared
A way are No w Marked $20. 00, $25. 00,
$30.00, $38.00, $45.00, and $50.00
They are, of course, from our usual sources of supply Stein-Bloclj,
Hart, SchafTner & Marx, "Alco" and other reliable establishments. We
have also sharply reduced the prices of many of our
Fur-lined Overcoats $87.50, $110, $U0, $170, $270
Clearance prices have also been placed upon many groups of separate
Trousers, Raincoats, Leather Coats and Youths' Long-trousers Suits
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HtniubrldEe S. Clothier Hecond Tloor. Kast
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All Kinds of
WuTS
Men's Shirts Made From
Fine Imported Custom
Shirtings are only $5.00
There's a degree of oxcluslvencss In the
patterns not found in the ordinary made-in-quantity
Shirts and the manner of
making is well in keeping with the dis
tinctive high quality of the fabrics. They
will be selected by men of good taste. As
Shirts made up from these fabrics would
cost considerably more than $o.00 there s
an economy advantage not to be overlooked.
Strawbrldse Clothier East Store, eighth Strwt
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News of Hosiery and Underwear
This is headquarters for Knit Underwear and Hosiery, and here are
very brief descriptions of some kinds in present demand, including MAN Y ,
SPECIAL VALUES:
UNDERWEAR FOR MEX
Medium-weighf'Wright's Spring-necdle-Knit"
Shirts and Drawers of ecru ribbed
cotton; seconds now $2.00 each. Heavy
weight; seconds now $2.50 each.
Medium-weighf'Wright's Spring-needle-Knit"
Union Suits; seconds $2.75.
Medium - weight "Spring-needle-Knit"
Union Suits of natural merino $3.00.
WOMEN'S UNDERWEAR
Vests of white ribbed cotton; low neck,
no sleeves; seconds; in regular sizes only
25c each.
Ribbed Lisle Vests, pink o-. white; low
necky no sleeves; seconds 35c, or three
for $1.00.
White Ribbed Cottoii Union Suits,
low neck, no sleeves, lace knees; regular
sizes 50c; extra sizes 55c.
Ribbed Lisle Union Suits, three-piece
style; low neck, no sleeves, knee length;
regular sizes fl.Zo.
SOCKS FOR MEN
Of s.oft cotton, with extra-strong heels
and toes; in black and cordovan color; sizes
9V to Ui4-six pairs for 75c.
Tpswich Socks of combed cotton yarn,
in black, gray, tan and cordovan color;
sizes 9 to 11 six pairs for $1.50.
Heather - mixture Cashmere Socks
$1 25
WOMEN'S STOCKINGS
Black Cotton, with unbleached soles;
seconds 25c.
Black Cotton, full-fashioned 1 5c.
Black Silk, full-fashioned, with cotton
tops and soles; sizes 8, 8M: and 9 $1.2o.
Black or White Silk Stockings,, full
fashioned, with mercerized tops and solesj
sizes 8 to 10; seconds, at $1.85.
CHILDREN'S HOSIERY
Childien's Ribbed Stockings, of black
meicerized lisle; seconds 50c a pair.
Boys' Heavy-weight Black Ribbed Cotton
Stockings: sizes 7 and 7 50c; 8 and
8C0c; 9 to 10 70c; 10M: to 11 1. 80c.
A Special Purchase of
Men's Soft Hats at $3155
Styles and colorings for the coming
spring season secured at a price-concession
that permits our customers to save
close to one-half at this price $3.55.
Velour Hate. Xfl.QZ A fresh, new lot
received under
the special contract that permits us to sell
them at almost one-half less than regular
price. Colors arc black, brown and green.
Derby Hats, $3.65 A &Pecial lot. ail
- in new shapes
for the coming spring to be sold at a lit
tle more than their present wholesale
value.
Winter Soft Hats, incomplete
lines marked at about half price
for quick clearance now $2.90.
Strawbrldse S. Clothlor
becond Door, Market Strict East
A Corset Here for
Every Typ e of Figure
( strawbrldse . Clothier Alsls 2. a jnd t. Market Street and Aisles I aud 5. Centre
Women's Winter
Coats Substantially
Reduced
Winter Coatb are selling rapidly at suth
prices, but theie is still a good selection:
Now $22.50 Good models in Coats
of silvertone effects, fur-trimmed.
Noi'J 325.00 Attractive Velour
Coats, some silver - tipped. Untrimmed
models, also styles with collar of seal-dyed
coney or dyed opossum.
Notv S2G.50 Smart models of wool
velour in plain shades, with fur collar.
NoiV $35.00 A group of very de
sirable Coats in a variety of styles and
materials, a few with fur collar.
Nolo SG0.00.A. group of our high
grade, distinctive Coats, lined throughout,
with natural raccoon collar. Also a few
Plush Coats, many with fur collar, 'ono
of a kind.
Straw brld-a 4. Clothier Second rioor Centre
UHsam
Toys Reduced
Many at Half Price
We have before us a long list from
the Toy Store a score of lots several
hundred Toys showing reductions from
regular prices of 35 to 50 per cent.
Limitation of space prevents our print
ing the list, which includes Doll
Coaches, Shoo-lly Rocking Horses, Ex
press. Wagons, Airplane Cars, Horse
Toddlei-h, Automobiles, Toy Wagons
and Trucks, Desks, Rocking Chairs,
Doll Beds, Clowns and other Toys.
Btrawbrldeo i. Clothier Voui. 1 loor
Featuring Women's
New Suits and Dresses
Smart new styles in
Women's Suits for gen
eral wear, as attractive a
collection as we think
you will find. Also inex
pensive Dresses in such
good-looking models:
At S30.00 Belted,
Nortolk styles in Wom
en's Jersey Cloth Outing
Suits, well liked for busi
ness and traveling, too.
Black or navy blue, also
heather - mixed green,
blue, brown or Oxford,
gray effects.
At S33.00 Smartly
Belted Outing Suits of
plain or heather-mixed
Jersey Cloth.
Among the many famous makes of Cor
sets here, a woman, no matter what her
requirements, will find her particulai
model in our well-stocked Corset Section.
Also expert saleswomen ready to aid in
selecting and fitting:
Jessica French Coibelt,$li to $32.r,o.
S. & C. Special, Nemo, Smai t Set, Red
f evn, Warner Rust-proof, La Resisla, W.
B Gossard Front-lace, Bon Ton, Royal
Worcester and American Lacy, at prices
) angmg from $J.50 to $J2.5u.
THE MISSES' CORSET SECTION
A special section is devoted to Corsets
and Girdles to meet every possible need of
growing girls, misses and slender women
$1.50 to $12.
S. & C. Special Models Elastic-top
Corset of pink brocade, for misses and
slender women, $2.00. Pink brocade
model, with wide elastic band top, for
gi owing girls $3.00.
Fine Pink Corsets, clastic
$4.50.
Our entire stock of Furs Scarfs,
Stoles, Capes, Muffs and" Coats will be
disposed of at greatly reduced prices.
Particular inteiest will undoubtedly bo
shown, to-morrow, in the varied collec
tion of medium-priced Neck Furs and
Muffs, all of which are now marked at
still less than the season's regular
prices. Every favored Fur, from Bel
gian Coney, at $13.50, to beautiful Black
Lynx, at $85.00. Between these arc
Scarfs of Canadian wolf, Manchurian
dog, Hudson seal, moleskin, natural
mink, opossum, black fox, natural
skunk, Japanese and Patagonian fox,
natural beaver, stone marten and dyed
skunk a wonderful assortment, and ex
ceptional savings.
Straw bridgp Clothier
.Second Floor, nibert Street
Silk Undergarments
Such a wealth of those dainty, beauti
fully fashioned Silk Undergarments that
women prize. Chiefly of washable satin or
crepe de chine, in white or soft flesh pink."!
A lew of our many models are:
Of Crene de Chine Envelope Che-t
mise in flesh color, trimmed with fine net
and lace, $7.95. Tailored White Night
Gowns, trimmed with crepe Georgette,
$7.00. Flesh color Chemaloons $4.75.
Of Washable Satin All in flesh-color
Lace-trimmed Petticoats, $0.50. Bodices,
$1.50 to $4.75. Lace-trimmcd Bloomers
$6.50.
Jersey Silk Vests $3.50 to $0.50.
Xavy Dlue Satin Bodices, $2.25 to $3.25;
Blown $2.50 to $3.00.
Strawbrldse & Clothltr Third I'loor. Westv
top, tipeciul
n. , r., ''"iwlwIdBe & Olot!iir
Ihlrd rioor llarKtt Street West
At sir
to S7."i-
all - around wear.
Women's Handkerchiefs
Now 90c a Half -Dozen
Fine white Cambilc Handkerchief-,
hemstitched and effectively embroidered in
white or colors in one corner. An ad
vantageous purchase, so women may save
considerably at 90c a half-do:en.
raw - 1, ( ti, r
isle 1J Mjrktt Street
Here Are New
Sweaters
Women's new Sweaters, the lovely new
models and new shades, portraying new
est style features:
irooZ Sweaters, Tuxedo collar $10 to
81J.50.
Wool Sweater. , hailor collar $12.00.
Women' riiit Misses' Wool Slip-on Sweat
ers, with slecces $0.00 to $10.00.
All-bill; Tiucdo Sweaters $35.00 to $00.00
MrawhrldRi! &. Clothier A'Me il. Market Street.
Mystery Stories ,
at 75c
A laige counter filled with fascinating
Jelective tales and mystery stories, at 75c
3ach. These just leceived
, The Crimson Alibi by O. R. Cohen.
The Film of Feat by Arnold Fred
ericks. The Dieam Uoctoi by Arthur B.
Reeve.
The FaLc Faces by L. J. Vance.
Perfume of the Lady in Black Lcroux.
The Ixory Snuff Box Arnold Fred
o) icks.
The Poisoned Pen Arthur B. Reeve.
Whispeiiny Wires Henry Leverage.
The Blue Lights by Arnold Fredericks.
Number Seienteen Louis Tiacy.
Anthony Trent, Master Criminal
Martini.
The Silent Bullet Arthur B. Reeve.
hi raw bridge 4. Clothier
.K?id 1 loor I llbert .street West
-For
for
traveling, women a r u
choosing from this group
of particularly desirable
Suits Of iwn's-wtar
serge, wool poplin, Poirct
twill or tncotinc, in blncK. navy blue,
rookie or reindeer shades; two-tone
checked velours; ton, blue or gray home
spuns, bach introducing new fashion
features. One style sketched.
li Jwbrld.-o i Clothier bond Hour Cintra
Flowered Crepe Kimonos
Under Price at $3.5Q
A pretty adaptation of a Japanese stlo
with sash bow in back. Rose, pink, Copen
hagen or light blue $3.50.
Slip-over Kimonos, Special $7.50
A graceful model of Yme box-loom crepe,
daintily trimmed and hand-embroidered. Jn
lose, wistaria or Copenhagen blue $7.50.
Crepe de Chine Kimonos,
Special $10
A beautiful model in rose, pink, light or
Copenhagen blue, black, wistariu or orchid.
Prettily draped, trimmed with satin rib
bon and plaiting $10.00.
blrawbrldse H Clollilr
Third 1 loor, lllbert Street, West
Distinctive Fabric Gloves
A new style feature Women's Smart
Fabric Gloves, slip-on stylo with diamond
pointed lace-edged cuffs in contrasting
shade. White with chamois, chnmoia with
brown, beaver with white, und other ef
fective combinations $1.85.
White Fabric Gloves, strap wrist $2.00
Slip-on or Elastic-wrist Fabric Gloves
$1.50
btrawbrldee i. Clothier--Alslo 13. Market Street
Strawbridg:e & Clothier
Market St. Eighth Sit Filbert St.
Three Groups of Women's
Inexpensive Dresses
At SI 6.50 Navy Blue or Black Seigc
Dresses. Various pretty models, all ef
fectively trimmed with embroidery
?10.u0.
At SI 9.75 to S25.00 Women will be
delighted with the variety and smart ef
fects of these serviceable Jersey Cloth
Dresses. Some tucked, others tnibroid
eied. Your ehoicc of tunic, coat and
alruightlinc models in lovely shudes.
At S22.50 Three models in Taffeta
Silk Dresses, in taupe, black, navy or
Flemi-h blue. Fashionable effects, with
straightline skirts and bodices finished
with luce or Swiss collar.
Sir iwbndsi & Clothier Seeoi d rio t Vlnrk l -t
The Clearance Sale of Shoes
An extensive assortment of Men's, Women's and Children's Footwear,
including smart styles for all occasions now in m Mi.w,-nf ,. rll
ance at savings that average FULLY ONE-THIRD. Satisfactory selection
assured, and practically all sizes at every price-but not all sizes in ever
style
Women's High Shoes
Incluilins the mnri
-$13.S5
Scliobtr
Men's Oxfords s.vo;;. st.o:;
QkL. 1 ..I Iftl tlihnhi i- r, ii.l . -
Banister mode's V.-iiUAfo Jk,i,i '..,'" I . " U?r 0fon!n of t.m r,
and KatherH i:traonllnary value at 51S.85 a"'J sun-"'"11 c.Uf (l t
VIJIWIUUII L. t.l,
at $5 03 of
Women's High Shoes $12.75
Some rrf our tr finest reirular lines In th a
lot. mam noin L.ml, Hchober & Co Patent
It .itlit-r with n hl-mouw ton . black Mil (hut
Ion) patf'it leiitlx v and blaclc glazed Kid
domino calf with jrrnv clot'i tops, and rniny
others cquallj attractive
Women's Shoes SS.45 and $9.95
Various bmart snhf some vlth loth tops
All exceptional valui it the reduced prtci s.
Women's High Shoes $4.5)5
lilarU ICIilfk'n X loex Ian with welted roles
mid leather heels i:.tiaoidinar value, at
$1.95
Low Shoes $6.45, SS.95. $11.10
I'tiniPM and W tin i tniutds in mmv lipautl.
fill t-tjles are Included in tiles- three tinder.!
price groups 1'r.ntUallv tverv desirable
leather and tfTeet of tin. present season Is
lepre&enttd'
Evening Slippers $3.75 and $5.95
Svjiiip of our handf,onnbt hllpp'rs including
such desirable fabrics us v.uin go'd-doth, ail-vtr-elutli
and distinctive beaded effect
Women's Smart Spats, $1.65
Nine-button Spats, in taupe and
dark fawn color. Exceptional value.
Men's Shoes $7.95 and $12.75
arluus correct styles of tan calf gun
me,al calf, cordovan, glazed kd and intent
Children's Winter Shoes SI. 15
Dark t.i.i grain Blucher .Mio.s gun-metal
calf Laced Shoes patent It Uhcr Shots with
J,1?11"' '"lis. and ull-whiu soft leather
Misses' Winter Shoes now $1.25
ucu'.d'soVc" Laccd Sllo'', "ll1' broad toes;
Misses' Winter Shoes $1.95
Misses' tan e., KiKiliMi-last lw-(1 shoe
black gun-metal calf Kngllsh-last bhoeu afc
while leather LueU Shoes, and patent leather
Shoes, with white hat her tops, tan calf ,.,!
Shoes, wllh full ru, (oes gut i-nie al .a?f
lll1.1 rift!!!.0" wl" "hllP o"" "nd vvhl'o
Growing Girls' Shoes-4?5.75
liatlni.
Dl.uk gun-metal call white
patent leatlui with white tops.
and
Girls' Shoes $7.75 a pair
Ut tan jfiu n hatlur, on biiurt LnciiOi
lasts wltli riill w'nr tit.-, s. lid w cited soles
and leather tnllltur heels SOlMI
Misses' & Girls' Oxfords $6, $6.50
Wlnter-w eight, for we.u with h-aw woolen
stockings, of black g.Jn mual and tali cMlf
ltathci
Boys' Winter Shoes now $1.95
!.-. Btrewbrl.lim i. r loihir l,iki,th tl,i wrt Htrwti
Every Householder
Can Save Money in
Our Great Semi-
Annual Base
ment Sales
China, Glassware, Enamehvare, Aluminum, Wickerware,
Tinware, Woodenware, Brushes, and Kitchen and Laundry Sup
plies generally, at less than regular prices.
Auto Tires, Robes, Etc.
Wo lecomniend the Amcricu.ii Tirus
fabric or cord sold with u broud guaran
tee for satisfactory hen-ice.
ROBES Wool, $8.75 to $17.60; pliibh,
$27.50 to $85.00; fur, $75.00 to $150.00.
Folding Auto Chairs, $2.15 to $2.50.
Cocoa Mats for running board. $3 a
pair.
Weed Chains all sizes.
Htruwbrliice Clothier -Fourth I'loor
Strawbridge & Clothier
Market St. Eighth St. Filbert St.
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