K' ,v i 7 v- JL J V m. vt ! If, A "Mr V -'2r'V' .!, t'J) I ' 1 l i' ? j' ,-A V irfl t $ r . o- Mff .v bhar '.?!. -i r( . ,i l ' 1. f. 7 i vWii;."., :.' I , '' . J ' t-l X i "TO. ft,Ui !fr Ovi'Jj..lLl'l ui ' I V ' ' ' Great Organ plays at 9, 11, WEATHER Cloudy 11:55 ami 4:&u Chime at Noon WANAMAKER'S Store Opens at 9 WANAMAKER'S Store Closes at 5 WANAMAKER'S tf 77ie 20 Per Cent Deduction Privilege Is Now a Matter of Days ! To Do the Right Thing at the. Right Time is not always popular or successful. Fifty dqys ago, single-handed and alone, we threw down the gauntlet to fight vigorously against holding up war prices for necessaries of life and to resist the efforts of legalized corporations and private speculators. Who seek to not only maintain existing high prices, but to serve notice of intentions to demand further advances of prices at points of production. Without changing a ticket on the regularly priced twenty millions of dollars of merchandise in our stores and warehouses in Philadelphia and New York, we told the people to take, for a brief time, what they liked at one-fifth less than the usual prices, which practically stripped off our profit. These goods were our own! Why not do what pleased ourselves? We believed then, and believe now, that it was true patriotism to let our merchandise go without profit, to put up our merchandise at lowered prices as a wall against higher prices, just the same as the wall of Liberty Bonds we helped to build was necessary to show the enemies of our nation that we would do our utmost for the public good. Others were free to do the same with their merchandise, had they seen fit. We have no patents on business. Though the record of our whole business life is clear that we never made baits of books, jewelry, rugs or what not to attract patrons, and though we stated plainly that our trade movement was based upon a great idea to benefit the public at large, there at once appeared interviews from antagonistic sources, published in newspapers and trade papers supported by manufacturers and devoted to their interests. We were also quickly besieged by numerous producers of goods not to sell their goods at less than current prices, as though they considered us only as their agents, and not merchants working for the public good in' this time of great discontent because of high prices. We resolved to use the merchandise we owned and paid for, as an entering wedge in a new movement to protest against the double and treble prices current, lopping off our usual profit in its entirety in many cases and making a beginning of a straight movement against prevailing high prices and the notice in some quarters of probable further advance. We have an interesting list of manufacturers, corporations and "others" who by letter, telegram and other methods of protest, urgently and persistently demanded that prices must be kept up to their standards on pain of etc., etc., etc., the publishing of which would clearly indicate where and how high prices originate and are upheld. It would be contrary to our principles and practices to make this list public, though it added serious hindrances in the practical k we had in hand, and we have only this one word to say, that high y- - of the labor classes are not entirely to blame for the ruling high cost of living. Now, Then and Finally Agreeably to the contract with the public in the first statement made on the third of May, we now give notice that on the third of July, with the close of next week, we shall terminate the privilege of the deduction of one-fifth off from our usual prices, which we affirm will always be as they have been, just and right, quality considered. Counting from today, there remain only the ensuing ten business days of the privilege of taking our goods at one fifth off. We modestly submit that WeHave"KepTthe Faith The invoices we hold in proof of new merchandise that came into our stores during this great Patriotic Movement show the actual cost, without profit, of $12,224,506 (twelve million, two hundred and twenty four thousand, five hundred and six dollars), which put into circulation that sum, and to that extent relieved the financial stress in certain quarters. It seems proper to add that the stamp of approval of the measures we adopted, with slight exceptions, has encircled the world, and that the insistence first given here that our buyers shall not make commitments for merchandise at advanced prices has been effective for the public good. By this we will stand. The doing of the right thing at the right time, in making a practical protest against combinations holding up war prices and attempting to persist in advances. It is a mercantile "Declaration of Independence" from the old City of Philadelphia. Signed June SS, 10 SO. OJ Sterling Silver Table Ware Reduced Is a Rare Event Indeed People look forward to such an occasion for months ahead, and tomorrow there is such an opportunity. A number of fine pieces have been chosen from our collection all the way from a tiny bonbon dish up to a magnificent banquet centerpiece. They will be found all together on a special table with new and very much smaller prices. It is an excellent opportunity for people who want to fill in certain pieces in their set or who have future gifts in view. Notwithstanding the reduction, 20 per cent comes off each price. (Jewelry Store, Cheitnut nd Thirteenth) Young Women's Fine Wraps for the Shore or the Mountains Theso are the fine, one-of-a-kind wraps tfiot young women who arc particular about their clothes will highly approve. Of beautiful fabrics, they are made in quiet, yet distinctive styles, and beautifully lined with rich silks. Some arc of fine Bolivias, some of evoras, some of silky duvetynes. They are in Pckin (Second Floor, Cheitnut) blue, reindeer, raspberry, sand and tan shades, and the linings harmonize. Embroidery ornaments some :oatr; others aro unadorned. There aro coats and wraps, and quite a number of models. $85 to $165 and 14 to 20 year sizes. The 20 per cent comes off these prices, also. Afternoon Dresses Designed for Large Women In other words, they are cut with as many vertical lines as possible to give slenderness, and they allow the necessary length from shoulder to waistline in front, the necessary ease in the armholes and the nec essary ease around the hips. Also the proper colors are chosen to make their wear ers look slight. For in stance, there are voiles printed in small patterns, in white and color effects; crepes de chine in taupe and navy; charmeuses in navy; jerseys in navy and black, and tricolettes in navy and taupe. i Sizes are 44V to 54i2 inches. Prices run from $18.50 for a printed voile to $77.50 for a Georgette, and the 20 per cent deduction makes them smaller. (First Floor, Central) Georgette Over-Blouses Graceful things in white, with three-quarter sleeves bisque or navy, each color being embroidered with self colored silk and beads; ex cept that the beads on the bisque-colored blouses are gold, and the blue ones on the navy blouses are irides cent. The price is $12. Another Georgette waist (Third Tloor. and square neck opening comes in white and flesh for $15.85, and there is a great variety of waists in these two favorite colors at $7.50 to $45. 20 per cent will be taken off whatever the customer purchases. Centrnl) For Early Summer Afternoons Young Women's Crepe de Chine Dresses If you are at the shore or the resorts you may prefer a flesh pink frock if you arc homo then your preference will probably be for dark blue all arc here! The dresses arc of soft, fine crepe de chine and aro made in a fetching style with accordion-pleated skirts, and youthful jacket liko bodices which are both beaded and embroidered, and hold in at the waistline with a silken cord. They are quite new and dainty, are youthful and becoming, and the price is $42.50 with, of course, the 20 per cent to be deducted. 14 to 20 year sizes. (Second Floor, Chettrtut) The Best 75c Voiles We've Been Able to Find And that means in quality, beautiful patterns and most desirable colors. They are special at 75c a yard and there is the 20 per cent off besides. A new shipment has plenty of navy blue, Copenhagen, tan, taupe and black grounds all of which are very popular. There are many designs in tan and blue combinations, large Georgette patterns and smaller ones. 38 inches wide. (Tirol Floor, Cheitnut) Gay and Colorful Are These Bead Necklaces They are in the pretty colors that look so well with white and other light Summer frocks, and one may choose from a wide assortment from the warm brown of the imitation topaz to bright red shades. The beads are in different styles and graduated in size $6 to $24. Nov?ltv necklaces in many colors, combined with metal ornaments, are $2 to $19. lowernd the 2 P6r cent deduction brlnffa the price down still (Jewelry store. Chestnut and Thlrteenfh) Last of This Importation of Chinese Ninghai Pongee A sillc so good that wo have sold about 8000 yards of it since May the First. At $3 n yard, minus the 20 per cent deduction, it is the best kind of investment for men's and women's suits or any garment that has to stand hard wear and many tubbings, such as riding breeches, sports skirts, motor coats or children's clothes. As this is the last of the importation and thcro is no telling: i another one will be here, the safest plan is to buy what is when needed now (First Floor, Chestnut) Women's $6 Low Shoes of Most Unusual Value pulTLaS 20WpePrricCePntbUt Ctra0rdin"y by the tips nndCmU?tanilcelJfkin 0Xt0B nd P"mps lth imltatin W'"ff IcathPerthneels?ather " b,Eck co,fskin tonuo PumPs wlth Louis S?ftnbacktiflli,i,n Pmps vlth baby Lou,s lcnthcr hecls' WM.i"5k, 8 nzed leather oxfords with Cuban heels. - " ?w lnBU0. pumps with covered. Louia hecls. ..raTO.qp!'. , ; . PINK SILK CHEMISES Uncommonly pretty ones just put on' the counters are shirred and hemstitched or lace trimmed. You have choice of three styles for $5.50 each ; whilo a fourth with a great deal of lace is $5.85; and the 20 per cent makes theso prices still morq moderate, (Xldx4 pioor, CmUsU lUH NEW PINK WASH SATIN FOR LINGERIE GARMENTS Hardly here before it goes out again and it is used for all kinds of undergarments, linings and foundations. It is a lovely shade of flesh pink, 40 inches wide, $2.50 a yard and the 20 per cent comes off besides. v Vint Flow, Ck.tau FIVE GOOD GROUPS OF CHILDREN'S STOCKINGS 25c a pair for full-fashioned, white cotton socks in second grade, ages 2 to 8 years. 50c a pair for white ribbed mercerized cotton three quarter length stockings with turn over tops, second grade, ages 7 to 14 years. 50c a pair for black, white and brown ribbed mercerized stockings with fashioned feet, second grade, ages 2 to 14 years. 75c a pair for white ribbed dlk stockings of first qual ity, ages 6 months to 5 years. 76c a nair for boys' and girls' black, ribbed, mer cerized three-quarter length stockings of first quality, NEVER WERE PRETTIER SILKS FOR LAMP SHADES AND CURTAINS Or, in fact, for any drapery purpose you choose to use them, and they are much liked for kimonos. Both Japanese and American varieties, plain and figured, 82 and 86 inches wide at $2.25 to $3.76 a yard, with the 20 per cent still to be deducted. (Fifth Floor, Market) FRAGRANT SCENTED PRINCESS MAY BOUQUET toilet preparations are gain ing more friends each day. The scent is a pleasant bouquet perfume, and the packages are particularly at tractive. Princess May Bouquet ex tract, $1.50 a bottle. Princess May Bouquet toilet water, $1.50 a bottle. Face powder, 65c. Talcum powder, 50c. (Main Floor, Clientnnt) HUGE "UNCLE SAM" HATS WITH FAVORS INSIDE will make attractive center pieces for your Fourth-of-July luncheon or dinner party. They are $8 complete. Red, white and blue snap ping bonbons to add to the fun are 75c, $1.50 and $2.50 a dozen. And small red, white and blue baskets for the table are 35c each. The 20 per cent is to be taken from these prices, of course. (Down Stairs Store. Chestnut) WOMEN'S TAPE BORDER HAND KERCHIEFS, $6 A DOZEN The linen which makes them is sheer and snowy, and of course, Irish. It is fine and of good quality, and the handkerchiefs were made ex pressly for us. They have narrow hems with tape borders in various styles above the hem. $6 the dozen and there's the 20 per cent deduction to make the price lower, too. (West Aisle) " . m Ui A Splendid New Shipment of Kazak Rugs Considering the prevailing scarcity of this type of rug in the market, we might well call this a veritable treasure shipment. The rugs have come to U3 direct from overseas. They aro typical of the best Kazaks commercially obtainable. Kazaks arc rugs of much interest, expressing in their bold ness and strength of color the wild, virile instincts of the tribes who produce them. They arc distinguishable fiom other Caucasian rugs by their heavy and firm texture, long, lustrous pile; large, striking figure designs and brightness and richness of coloring. Red, a strong and pronounced red, is the predominating shade, the figures being worked out in ecru and various blue tones, while soft greens are not infrequently introduced with impressive effect. These pieces arc in sizes as scarce as they are desirable, ranging from 6.6x3.10 ft. up to 9.4x5.7 ft, the average size being about 7x6 ft. We have priced them on a basis of normal commercial value at the present time, at $150 to S375, and these rates are subject to the prevailing deduction of 20 per cent. We hope the many furnishers on the lookout for just such pieces will take timely notice. (Seventh Floor) Beautiful British Bedspreads in Old-Time Plentifulness ' It is good to see such a fine variety of these wonderfully wniie aim auiniy snreaus as we are now anowinir. rt.. : u u l .... t, ,. , ...'5jfl vui icpicBciiutuvt; i-iiuDU uiest: tit, inu n,ngiisn mills " and we imported them direct. The sun that shines on the land of their origin does surely bleach fabrics to a wonderful whiteness. These are marvelously white and very finely woven. Dimity in corded stripes, satin, stripes, pique, spot, figured dimities. Floral patterns are well represented. 72x99 inches at $7.50, $8 and $9. 90x99 and 90x108 inches, at $9.50, $10, $12 and $13.50. Many with cut corners and scalloped edges in single bed sizes at $9.50 and $10; in double-bed sizes, $11 and $11.50. The finest spreads of all are the English satin-finish ones, marvels of whiteness and beautiful in texture, at $18 to $30 in single-bed sizes (72x88 inches), and $20 to $35 in double-bed sizes (90x99 inches). (Sixth Floor, Central) Chinese Furniture Grass and Peel Varieties Braided grass armchairs, very strong and comfortable, with low round backs, are $18.50; rockeis of thc same matenal aie $20. Peel chairs, hour-glass style, are $14.50 and $17.50. Arm chairs for bedrooms, $25. Peel tables various hour-glass styles $10.50 and $18.50. Large, roomy aimchnir, $25. Hongkong nrmchaira of the durable reed, $20. Braided grass tables, oblong and square, $22.50. Besides which aie odd pieces such as tea-wagons, book cabi nets, reclining chairs, and little stools which can be luine-i upside down to serve as waste baskets. 20 per cent will be taken off each pneo at the time of puichasc. (Fourth Floor, Chestnut; Heenlh Hour, ( entrnl) Beautiful Seamless Chenille Rugs These rugs have plain centers with double band bordera in green, tan, blue, gray and taupe. They are very effective and go well with any style of furnishing. 9x12 ft., $168 to $192 ; 8.3x10.6 ft., $142.50 to $159. All subject to the 20 percent deduction. (betenth Floor, Chestnut) suits- Men's Cool Tropical Clothes Ready in Full Selection Palm Beach suits, breezeweave suits, mohair suits, silk suits, tropical worsted -these are here in amnle choice. ' t u- Jn fahin an? tailoring they are suits of character, showing the style and Hot of higher-priced woolen suits. ,,, SL10!?'! fee"""- of Btyle and makeup they unite a maximum of coolness and comfort for hot, humid days. It is a fine combination. ,. nf19hne!Lpr !' hk ft? prices of a,H othor auits in stock are BubJect t( the deduc tion of 20 per cent, something unprecedented at this period Palm Beach suits in fancy and plain shades, $25 and $30. Mohair suits, $25 to $35. Silk suits, $40 to $55. Tropical worsted suits, $35 to $60. White flannel trousers, $18. Gray flannel trousers, $13.50 to $18. in sffiysra $"ent"d croom ?8-60i slriped ,er8!! i0 wfl'."". totl tii "V a H hi i It f; (Third rioor. Market) J . jM W, !3ftfe&v.r A .W ' ,K 'XSmter, - .&&M&Mjm J V-, MW.irifct ., uV) Iv-lMVXt1 , ijidiMiH.4jiiti,. tf&S&'Jk Saffjf" ilClSsP' '?3iBBBWg. ii i 3BB rt-' 'V&j Va t . . if 1 L"-jj ages 4 to 14 years. ITU rioor. ItMkit) i i - .... r 3
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