?" 4-l-K' ?vft'- EVENING PUBLIC 'LEDaER PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1920 COrgnn plays nt 9, il, 11:55 and '1:50 WANAMAKER'S Store Opens at 9 WANAMAKER'S Store Closes at 5 WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Unsettled It Is Only at Wanamaker's in Philadelphia That You Get Horizontal Deduction of 20 Per Cent on The Great New York World Newspaper speaks favorably of "the momentum the movement acquires as it progresses" .... "initiated in New York and Philadelphia,, .... something unknown in the experience of the oldest storekeeper," in an editorial in yesterday morning's paper. This recalls to the writer a wcll'remcmbcrcd June interview, in the early Spring of 1883, when at luncheon with .Joseph Pulitzer, at Mr. Anthony J. Drexcl's table, Mr. George W. Childs being present, the four men at the table heard Joseph Pulitzer, then in the prime of his youthful good health, on his way to New York to begin his life there and to reorganize the "New York World," say what he printed afterward at the top of the editorial page, giving his intention of the way he would pilot the great newspaper his son now owns. It was to be " 1 institution that xhottld alway fiylit for pronrctis and reform, never tolerate injustice or corruption, uluays lifiltt demayoyucs of all parlies, necer belong to any party, altcay oppose privileged clause. and public plunderers, never lack rympnlhy with the poor, ahcayn remain devoted to the public welfare." Mr. Joseph Pulitzer seems to be living his life over again, in standing by the effort to stop the further increase of prices and, without injuring laboi-, to increase its products by improved machinery, and for larger wages required by longer hours. Many of us have always known that even ten hours a day was too short for the work that had to be done. The misconception of a patriotic movement, now country wide, as an effort to cut prices seems ridiculous and without the least foundation, as the originator of this idea for sixty years has held to fair prices, and helped to make market levels of prices in two cities, by introducing for the first time into the business of the nation the return of m.oney for any article brought back, if it were not wanted not for exchange, but to have the money returned. Only an idiot would make prices by which goods were sold that could be brought back the next day and take the money out of the till. These large businesses were built up on the basis stated.above, and we did il until the storekeepers united to break down this privilege and certain other privileges in the war time, on the ground that they required more people to attend to the business at a time when every man that could be spared was wanted for the Government work and in the Army and Navy. This Movement in Goods Was Not Known as a positive fact to a single individual, except the writer, until late Saturday night of May 1, and set in motion by the newspaper advertising on Monday. May 3, in the two stores, New York and Philadelphia. Not ten persons knew of the movement until they read it definitely in the newspapers, as it required no preparation, but simply to clip off one-fifth of the prices that the goods had been sold at all the season. It is fair to say that there were nine of our people, all in our employ within our two stores, who had debated a movement without any plan during the lie days i:reious to the time it was launched. There arc splendid evidences in sight that the people who have money to pay for goods have come to the conclusion that they will not. patronize the distributors of goods who agree to raise regular and fair prices by allowing their buyers to place orders for future deliveries at any advances of the present cost of goods. And. on the contrary, the public mind has been educated to do with less goods and cut down the business of the country, and perhaps the employments thereof, unless there shall begin immediately the unlocking of hoarded goods and making a scale of prices for the coming season at some slight reductions, as much as possible, which shall be borne jointly bv the maker of the goods and the storekeeper," who 'has the expenses of selling them and the cost of advertising them and gathering the customers. a This Kind of a Readjustment Is Due to the People who have borne the burdens of the war. It will come the sooner by all the people uniting to bring it about. The getting down to a belter basis, though it be but a beginning, and must work out gradually as conditions can he adjusted, will bring a new spirit into the world, Jia.nng the unrest, fear and distrust that otherwise. Vn r iU ,exneriece of four years, has become a confirmed habit. What if the world should find a certain degree of iJolsneMsm among the powerfully rich and great "Uhiness people, as well as among the classes that have come from foreign lands, and the poor and ignorant, nave been prejudiced to misunderstand the iwcrnmcnt of the American people? Vn.v -'ii. i ).(), S , I . 1500 Pair Women's Fine Pumps Special at $9.75 a Pair Pin bahv i '"' Tninlps P"mp of l'lnck calfskin, with turn soleb and umnicil"S lL'at,R,l' licc1"- Just the tind of shoes women want for Willi 11. ,m . .... . . .... more Din i ip i ' c. (lclu,'tion these pumps cost nniy a nine ""' cic 01 wnat tnoy would at most pla laccit. dlrt llnor, Ulwrbvt) All Sorts of Goods Tp OLLOWING the example set by the Founder of this business in his historic announcement of May 3d, great stores in ? nearly all the cities in the United States outside of Philadelphia have announced a 20 per cent deduction from their regular prices in an endeavor to break the backbone of the high cost of living. But in Philadelphia it is only at Wanamaker's There are reductions and specials innumerable cited in advertisements, and some specialty shops have brought down their whole stocks. w It is only at Wanamaker' s that you can choose from the whole great collection of all classes of dry goods, from the least thing to the greatest, all subject to one-fifth off at the time of purchase, with the inconsiderable exception of about $50,000 worth of restricted goods. The prices marked on staple goods at Wanamaker's are the regular market prices of today just such prices as are marked on staple merchandise in all stores that carry things as good. And at Wanamaker's these prices are subject to a deduction of 20 per cent at the time of purchase. Where else is there such opportunity? Where else is there such an endeavor to render genuine service to the people? We are still in the market for a million dollars' worth of goods each week for cash i Manufacturers and wholesalers are invited to observe this offer which will enable them to secure a quick tun over for any goods that they have at the time we are selling. Women's Hand -Made Dresses of English Print may he seen in tho Fashion Salons tomorrow quaint and pictur esque cottons which you will see nowhere else in town. There are i tcw nncl prices arc $G0 and $65, and 20 per cent comes oil. only O'lrM I'lnnr. Cciilnil) Six New Models in Jersey Sports Suits for Young Women $35 to $55 They comn in the prettiest colors for Spring 1ind Summer just such colors as young women will like to wear at the shore or in town, or in the country. There are many soft, pretty brown shades, the new sponge color, soft, becoming blues and the deeper, navy color" and creamy tans. Six new models, but all youthful and becoming. They are pleated and belted and pocketed in all the fashionable ways, aie most carefully cut and well tailord. 14 to 20 year sizes. Po not forget that 20 per cent is to br deducted from the price-. (rrninl I'loor. Chr.tmil) In Certain Furniture the 20 Per Cent Deduction Becomes Extraordinary Home furnishers eager for things of a distinctive individual and out-of-the-ordinary kind are having a very interesting time among the Fifth Floor displays. Here they are finding rfn'y amount of what is generally- called living-room furniture, the kind that is modeled in good taste, trust worthily constructed and admirable for home service. In this category are included alj the luxurious overstuffed sets and pieces in tapestry and velour as well as cane paneled with unattached cushions. In itself this division constitutes a probablv unprecedented assemblage of home-enriching furniture to be offered at a 20 per cent deduction from normal prices, no piece or suit excepted. But then there is the fascinating diversity of sets and single pieces of marked and really charming individuality, manv of them faithful replicas of rare and prized old originals, and among these the deduction, of 20 per cent is remarkable. ;Chairs in which the work of the great old court designers lives again; cabinets, cupboards and chests, icdolent of old times; library tables, massive and of marvelous quality; sets of dining-room chair's of stately character and hinting of Italian inspiration; mahogany four-post beds that call up memories of the days of rumbling stage coaches, cutaway coats and quaint bonnets such things are always delightful because they are rich in associations; inorcoei. they carry with them tin atmosphere that is pleasant and uncommon; and surely they hnvc the distinctive, individual qualitv that is so refreshing in things or m people. And the 20 per cent deduction anplies to all of them. I I Kill I'lmir. lirslnul I Parisienne Corsets for June Brides Three new and extremely attractive models: One of figured white silk batiste, topless, with clastic inserts and bones which arc few and short. It is adapted for slender and small figures. Price $28. Another is of pink silk batiste, with girdle top, free hips and short bones. This is also S2S. A third is of pink silk diagonal, and it has the novel tv of a garter in tho middle of the back. This is reinforced heavily and costs $39. Any one of (he three will be much liked by .Juno brides, and, of course, there is 20 per cent to come off the prices. (Thlnl floor. riirHlnull 1000 Men's New Tuscan Brown Straw Hats From London These a.e among the most popular straw hats of the sea.,on- ..u auuu, me scarcest. He were fortunate to get this iot 10 sen at i each. is fine, fresh Oood selection of other straw hats, too, and a discount of "0 per lent on any hat in the stocks. (Main floor, MnrkMI Regarding Men and Their Suits wSr.keerr VS'fSu0' Paym L' PC'- CCnt ICSS lha" ".' ,..uCnli.nI fr,m a thing stre which ha never been satisfied v,rH'.th'nC ,CS5 U,an thp hicbt "tandiird qualitv. thif offer of is nowPm' r a Para,lc1, The Umo takV vantage m ',; ?'i ""!" S &U1S, now n,alkcfJ it our regular prices. .M.1 M, are subject to a deduction of 20 per cent. Third floor. Miirl.rU ." to New Silk Moire Ribbons for Hair Bows and Sashes Also they arc the right width for trimming hats, bring ''. inches wide. In many colors, light and dark and the ones that everybody m asking for. POc a vard. Then there is the 20, per cent discount to be deducted. (Main floor. ( enlrnll Cabestan, Daghestan and Shirvan Rugs A Fine New Shipment Not for a long time have wr had such an attractive .hffincnt of Eastern rugs in sizes ii.fi to 1 ft. x t to 0 ft. as this beautiful new collection. The variety includes antique as well as modern piece- and all are in the natural state. The color contrasts are delightfully typical of rugs of this character; blues, reds, tans and niu are u-od with agreeable and sometimes quite lively effect, ami here and there one notices a touch of sacred green. The patterns are chiefly conventional and symbolic figure. It is doubtful if there is such another collection of these par ticular weaves in the country at Mm prices $50. $75 and up to $275 and yet these prices are subje. t to the 20 per cent deduction. (StMenlli Hour (rntrHlt Men's Colored Silk Handkerchiefs, 50c Apiece Men who like colored handkerchiefs and know good qualities when they -.cc theni will surcdy appreciate these! luinucs incy are or linn, lustrous silks, in two shade shades ol purple, brown, brick, blue and black. Ml in solid tolors. with narrow. of green, two hemstitched hems. iW! -lrl Silk Petticoats 200 plain and changeable taffetas are just in -navy, brown and black among the plain and other colors among the changeable. They are good for $5.50 and better for $5.50 with the 20 pe cent discount taken oir. iThlrrl I lour. enlrnll Lighting Fixtures are of great interest at this moment people icdccorating thru homesas well as to people building new one.,. We have a wide range of stvlcs. ironi .-ide-brackets at $12 .0 to silver-finished electrolier- at S375. ,md thev are all rcad. "for immediate deliveiy. Two great favoites in the collection aie three-light fixtures at 512.50 and four-light at $17.50. Also here aie the scarce umbrella lamps for summer cottages; their covers are of cretonne and there ae a dozen different designs. ?7.50. Japanese silk glass shades much in fnvoi for porches, $;;.50. 20 per cent will be taken ofT any of these goods I fourth I lour. I cnirnli Men?s Athletic Union Suits at Special Prices Wc bought these suits to advantage from one of the bct-known makers in the countr.v. F.vei-y one is subject to 20 Pp,- vnv refluc tion a! the time of purchase. IU 2 each for ISO suits of sclf-striped madra-. wlme'mHdrns1' f'' K,n "U" f wh,tr 1,l'l'"r'', '""dm ami fancy a,ul',i;,f!lnnrfS-' msf wh'VdP'nk longcloth. hlur. white and light gold fancy madras, with self-stripes; lavender niadra" design" tP Sa"" ',npr nnd fa"c' WOVPn "1ad'-" ' "Pen-mesh with wlnte .ilk tops, open mesh brlu, ami $4 each for 72 suit lotion trunks. All sleeveless and knee length. i M in I loor, Mrkrti Concerning New White Waists Batiste with beading and very close tucks; tailored rollai $10.75. Batiste with very fine tucking and narrow close insertion, .M2. Dotted and striped swIss, made up with tiny Valenciennn edging, $12. Hand-drawn voiles, perfectly simple and dainty, $15.75. (Iliiril I'loor. Ontrul) Women's Sheer Hand kerchiefs $6 a Dozen lust a little different because thev have spoke- t itched hems a style liked bv many women. The hems are narrow, the linen is shcei and -nov and Irish and the handkerchiefs aie good qualitv foi the price--ROe each or $h a dozen. And, of coui.se, the 20 pei cent is to be ictuur. MI hh Golfers, Tennis Players and Automobile Owners a.e taking full advantage of the 20 per cent discount on all port ing goods and automobile supplies- ' This is their opportunity to get fine golf club., balh and othor equipment ; tennis racquets, nets and the like; automobile tires ami iuiu's mm oincv accessories at S"e on tlie dollar. The same applies to the bicycle, baseball oi ann everv-mng in the Sporting Goods Stoi outfit. fishing tackle (Hllrn. riirntnut imri .liinliirr) New Undermuslins Lots of dainty pink silk chemises have come into the I'nder muslin Store usually crepes dc chine, and they arc priced all the way from $11.85 to $20. Corset covers o( nainsook with lace aie $1 and upward. Petticoats for travelers are of cotton crepo and need no iron ing, $1.50 and $2.50. Nightgowns of .Japanese cotton ercpo with hand embroidery arc $5. (Third rionr. Crntml) Delicious Chocolates at $1.25 a Pound Kich. sweet chocolate on the outside, and most delectable fillings within creams, nut... tellies and fruits. They nio fresh each da.v and wo know thev ate perfectly pure and or the finest ingredients for we make them oui selves, 'in our own spotless, light, airy kitchens. Take home a box of them tomorrow and get them lor 20 nei cent less. ' (lon Malm Storr, rhutnnt) Wanamaker's Suits for Boys Their quality is pretty well known. It is known to be quality of the finest kind to bo found in boys' rcady-to-vvcar suits It H -ucn because of our own wish and our own will to sell no suits for bovs except the best that any store can offer. They are here in Norfolk styles, in a good chou of fancy mixed fabrics and blue serge, and in every point and essential they aie models- of excellence. ' Y Si-.es for bos of X t0 IS years, rCffUJail.v priced at ?20 to 40, nnd subieet to a deduction of 20 per cent. (Srtonil I'loor, enlrall i 1 M rff ;n V IE? ti 111 II 1 r ri; m u Ml Haw! hilkiHl w r 3
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