t; . . r A i i ?.... i i . T', - i ' , " "i - - -" ' ' -t --' - , 'T ' ' r ' ' , ' . ; ''..'. ' 'i WEATHEtf Unsettled J W. C. I. Band at 9; organ at WANAMAKER'S' stw opens at o WANAMAKER'S WANAMAKER'S Store Closes at 5 t 11, 11:55 and 4:50 vy " ' "i" Mi Here 16 a Night Letter That Was Waiting for Us Saturday Morning and our answer to it. This fairly explains the present situation, except that it is made even better by the constant arrival of new goods that are coming in. Dear Sir The following copy from front page of Tampa Daily Times will be ofintcrcst to you. I, as a Philodelphian, object to the insinuations included,' and also to the shadow of dojibf thrown upon your wonderful business and (he motive behind the same. If you wish, to publish answer to this article, wire me at Tampa, and I will give it to papers for publication. Cutting Prices in North Due to Overstocks. Local Merchants See No Economic Basis for It. Bad Weather in North One Cause Can't Replace Stock With Money From Sale Prices. "That recent price cutting in northern cities was anything but a patriotic proposition or a bona fide lowering of figures all along the line was the impression gained by Henry Giddens and Morris Wolf, prominent Tampa clothing dealers, who have just returned from New York. Their observation led them to believe there will be no general reduction in the cost to consumer of staples in any line ex cept such as low-grade wools. "On the other hand, while drops in raw mar kets might seemingly indicate lower prices, new labor wage scales in effect May 1 and June 1 will undoubtedly send prices in somd lines still higher. "Bank deflation of credits will not affect legiti mate business," they said. " 'Regarding Wanamaker's widely advertised 20 per cent reduction,' said Mr. Wolf, 'if you could realize what fierce weather they have had all spring and what great quantities of stock accumulated as . the result of unfavorable conditions, it would take no wise man to decide that Wanamaker had to unload and that his and similar much-touted sales were made from motives of mere business- ex pediency. They can't replace at same prices if the goods sold at these sales were actually marked down as advertised,' continued Mr. Wolf. 'The merchant ' will be unable to replace them under a 50 per cent increase. " 'This means higher prices this fall and, as a matter of fact, most of the marked-down goods are anything but seasonable. There is absolutely no. indication of lower prices on staple goods of merit' until other lines begin to break. There is no reason for supposing that clothing will drop to any marked degree.' " WALTER L. OWENS. Would Still Be Pauina 20 Per Cent More Merchandise Had Wanamaker's Not Started Walter L. Owens, Philadelphia, Pa., May 22, 1920. Tampa, Florida. Thank you for your kindly interest in ,telegraphing me. the rigmarole of some one published in the Tampa Times. No such statement ever reached me in my lifts that had so many falsehoods in it. Our business never was so large as it has been this year before the patriotic movement. We had no overstock and were especially free from old stock the large sweep of daily business flushing the pipes and keeping us with a clean stock. The rainy weather did not sensibly affect our business. The creating cause of the inception of the movement was the pressure to sell on owners of Liberty and Victory Bonds, under the influence of the Federal Reserve Banks, the poverty of the people who had taken small amounts to reduce a Government Bond to a discount of between 15 and 20 per cent. The action of the Federal Reserve Bank in Wash ington, stating publicly in the newspapers that the tend ency of prices for the Autumn would be upward,' led me to resolve that I would do my utmost to stand in the way of raising the high prices already current. We have sold practically one-half of our stock with which we began, and we have bought with cash at retail selling prices seven millions of dollars. If you have any one in Tampa or anywhere else who would offer to take our entire stock and give us a certified check on any bank or trust company for the full regular prices, without the 20 per cent deduction, they could not have it. i For the great purpose of halting the disposition of some manufacturers and corporations to continue to raise prices, we have undertaken to serve notice that we will not stand for any increase of prices. We are not agents for manufacturers or corporations. We own the stock we have, and it is paid for. We are not cutters of prices, but we have used, temporarily, the opportunity to awaken the people to some duty besides simply making profits, irrespective of wWat is due to our patient customers who, during the war, have mot the high prices, and who are restive at the idea that they have got to continue to bo at the mercy of people, that, by combi nations and selfishness, insist on getting out of their business all that they can, with powerful influence and great wealth back of them,. You are at liberty to use this in any way you like. Signed May 24, 10Z0. P. S. Cut this out and pass it along to the unbelievers. QMJpm, Parisienne Corsets New niodclB of these most beautiful corsets are coming in constantly models mado of exquisite, materials, such as satins, silk broches and tricots, besides the fine cotton coutils and batistes required for tho strongest corsets. And tho trimmings, which have always been a notable fea ture in Parjsicnnes, nie prettier than ever. Prices $10 to $39. (Third Floor, Cheitnut) Now Famous Movement o for 20 Per Cent Less THE air was Ml of excuses, explanations and apologies for high prices when the Founder of this business started the camDaiffn for lower ones. . ? , -' , n i ii ii j tir i j i ij-l- j.1 ...J-J., i? l.,j. rtrn nnr j.i i i ji. i v The ottering 01 practically tne enure wanamaKer sxocks wim me excepuun uj auuui $ou,uuu worm; ai a ueauction, of 20 per cent from legitimate regular prices was the biggest thing ever done by a business house, probably in the world. - It was the idea of the Founder of this business that what the people needed was not excuses or explanations or- apologies, but action, and the action which he took was dynamic in its force and influence it has electrified th'e whole;; country. The Way Was Clear for Anybody to Take the Lead and the People Have Seen Where Leadership Came From At the bottom' it is a very simple, practical idea a saving of one dollar in every five on any article in the Wanamaker Stores, with a comparatively few exceptions. A saving of one dollar in five means a saving of millions of dollars to a community. , Applied to the expenditures of the people of the whole nation, the result would be almost incalculable. As an individual you can tell what it means to you to be able to choose from these immense stocks of standard merchan disefurniture, rugs, carpets, clothing of all kinds, house furnishings, shoes, hats, gloves, silks and dress fabrics, hosiery,, underclothes, personal necessaries and articles everything, almost, included in these stocks at an actual deduction of one dollar from every five dollars of the regular fair price! .3 Are you taking advantage of the opportunity while it lasts to save one dollar in every five on the prices of the things you need ? Women's Summer Frocks of Gingham Crisp and cheerful little summer frocks, in all the quiet and bright colors that naturally belong to Summer. Some are com bined with organdie, some with solid-color Japanese crepe, some are entirely of gingham. There are chemise frocks and bolero frocks and frocks with a distinct waist line; there are bImIIow necks and wool embroidery and other similar fashion features, and they are altogether a very attractive gathering from which to choose one's holiday dresses. Prices aro $13.75 to 547.50, minus 20 per cent. (Flrnt Floor, Crntral) Some New and Charming Taffeta and Foulard Frocks for Young Women have just been unpacked. They aro in dark blue and lighter blue shades, as well as black, and the styles are quite delightful, quite new and not expensive. Several pleasing models from which to choosu 14 to 20' year sizes and $42.50 and $55. Tho 20 per cent discount comes off, too. (Second Floor, Chmtnnt) The Newly Unbaled Oriental Rugs Are Truly Beautiful Tho most beautiful lot of Oriental rugs brought to this country in some years lately came to the Wanamaker Stores direct from overseas. Tho collection embraces carpet sizes and smaller rugs and is noted for the uniform fineness and high quality of each piece. Conspicuous among the carpets arc Persian Serapis, of strik ing and characteristic bodncss and charm in color effect and pat tern $850 to $1000. Fercghan carpets of fine texture in soft colors and all-over designs. . TIie Princ,Pa' group of smaller rugs is made up of a de lightful lot of Daghestans, Cabestans and Shirvans, rich in pleas ing color contrasts and effective patterns. These pieces run in size about 3.6x4.G ft. and are priced anywhere from $50 to $275. But the gems of the new collection aro a group of antique pieces, Dennas, Saruks, Kashans of the real quality and in col ors of captivating softness and beauty. These are amongst the rarest group of rugs now on sale in the country. They aro marked at $750 to $875. All of these prices aro subject to the prevailing deduction of 20 per cent. (."fTcntli Floor, Chestnut) It Means Much to a Man Needing a Suit if,bnfab t?fW0.sc an-v suit in the Wanamaker stock at a sav ing of one dollar in every five on the regular, fair price of it Unrestricted choice of the best ready-to-wear suits mud. In te,"'1! deduction of one-fifth from the legitimate noma" fa" IhTo 'S SUCh a" PPrtunity a "ever was at This partK beginIftpoUSoon.VC "0t aS " takC" advanta "t it you cannot omw m, 940 to wo, minus 20 per cent in every instance fTlllril Vint T.l.-.t (Third Floor, Market) 1 m A New; Style-in Artificial Silk Slip-Ons is an airy, light-weight garment in a sort of drop-stitch weave. It comes in black, white, navy, brown, jade green and burnt orange, and the price is $18.50, less 20 per cent (Tint Floor, Market) Women's Blunt -Tipped Umbrellas at $7.50 Blunt tipped, and with the short handles of leather or bake lite, and the rings or loops and the "teeth" which are so much favored in more expensive umbrellas. Uut these nrc covered with black union-taffeta (siik and cotton) and arc only $7.50 in consu quence $6 with the 20 per cent discount deducted. ('Main Tloor, Market) Some Special Reductions in Men's Low Shoes I j .We hay? taken .some hundreds of pairs of men's low show a"J l0"'fei?d thc'r Pricc materially. By the time you subtract 20 tPr7or1i,ntaS0rnedSoWerCd PriC3 J'U et thc sLcS A All fiizes in the collection, though not in every style. JU fs'nn " nn.ir-!ack calfskin oxfords with straight tips. u !i"i -a Palr-b'a?k calfskin oxfords with wing tips. ' m,n i , 'ra PJfT81 ,styles of men's low shoes, chiefly in small sizes. Good shades of tan and some Cordovan. (Main Floor, Market) Warm-Weather Scarfs Such as English Women Wear In fact, they have just arrived from England and they are particularly suitable for one's more Summery frocks. They aro made of soft English crepe 'in exquisite shades of rose, jade, orchid, Copenhagen and other colors, $10 and $12 each. 20 per cent makes a nice little saving in the rice. (Main Floor, Central) More of Those Pr.etty French Dotted Veilings Most becoming, the majority of women find them and they look bettor than almost any other kind with thc small turbans. In black, navy blue, brown, taupe and cither white or flesh color with black dots, $1.50 a yard, which is less than these same veilings have been selling for and there is the 20 per cent off, too. (Main Floor, Crntral) Ifs a Mighty Good Thing to Get Razors for Less rin ? ima" W!" has bccln s.tnieff,ng along making an old razor iiX"h.horAptpop2ffis: to buy n ,,ew onc 'norc ccon- Safety razors, $1 to $10. Safety razor strops, $2 to $5. Straight razors, $1 to $12. Strops, $1 to $0 and cad. SroJ? diSCUnt ' tak" off Cach ra2or Price (Jewelry Store, Clientnut and Thirteenth) i Any Woman Who Needs Good, Practical, Everyday Handkerchiefs will find these, of pure Irish linen, eminently suitable for the pur pose. $3.75 a dozen for sheer Irish linen, with narrow hemstitched hems. $3 a dozen for a heavier weight linen, in plain hemstitched style. We'll mark them with ink if you wish, or machine embroidery both kinds are satisfactory and not expensive. Don't forget tho 20 per cent discount. (West Aide) Women's Short Fabric Gloves La Pair This is a new shipment of a popular style to get again. and onc we're glad Of chamois-finished lisle thread, tho gloves aro in gray and modo, .self embroidered, or white with black embroidery. All fasten with 2 clasps and nil nrc washable. 4Thc 20 per cent discount applies to these, too. (Main Floor, Tentral) Office Furniture nmj ded,uctl0.n of -, Ppr cent from the standard prices of Sm awfficl? Sn,Cth,nB lhat VCry wWe-ke n)anPofCbu80l! .Jrh,8i.d?ductln aPPlics to our entire office furniture atock from a chair cushion or nn inkstand to a safe. iur,mure at0CK Roll and flat top desks, in oak and mahoganv, $28 to $490 Office chairs from $7.50 to $135. Office tables from $19.50 to $190. Directors' tublcs from $o0 to $210. of 20AperOfcetnt'SC PriCS SUbJCCt 0 thc P"''"B deduction (Third Floor, Market) 1 Colored Dress Linens at $1.50 and $2 a Yard Irish linens of ramio weave, which-makes them the right weight for either dresses or suits. They aro 30 inches wido and romo in a good collection of colors pinks, blues, lavenders and so on. Prices $1.50 and $2 a yard. 20 per cent will bo deducted as usual. (Flrt Floor. Chtitnnt) Girls' Wash Silk Petticoats All the Way From Japan They wcro ordered in Japan months ago and were made un for u:? and over our own patterns. They aro all of firm, good wash silks genuine Japancso silks, of good quality. There arc lustrous white silk petticoats, nnd others of tho natural color pongee, ns well ns dark colors black and blue. Thev arc all hand embroidered and finished with hand scalloping. $12.50 to $11 nnd 32 to 36 inch lengths. White muslin petticoats in the same lengths, and in different styles, are $ to $5. And the 20 per cent discount is to be deducted from these prices! (Third Floor, Cliettnut) Fresh Shipment of Japanese Grass Rugs These very satisfactory porch and cottage rugs arc low. priced in the first instance. The 20 per cent deduction makes them astonishingly inexpensive. wi.Liun maKCg 9.12 ft., $12.C0. 8x10 ft., $8.75. Cx9 ft., $0. (fierenth Tloor, Chtnut tf J'J White Sateen Petticoats Four styles of tjwr extremely satinfactory and useful pet t,cat?Tonc wi,n " ''P- rIuln flounce at $2.85 j one with a rlnm csTiSrm w,th n pia,n ,i"d n "Sufis them'lveryleTntiVufeo doublc""' "d the satcon (Third Floor, Crntral) . fl J I ) ftha4J-L ,k, ., , 4'ff'H 'i'. v :V
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