rM z ify''h:AfVy hff a', i lt$ f. . ' w: Vf ! ' VA VA1 v J, r '- r ft V 'A sv EVENING PUBLIC LfiDaER-PHirJADELPHlA, TUESDAY, JULY 13, 1920 i Procrams at 9i li, 4:50 vft! WEATHER Fair WANAMAKER'S nelectfori n lllBfl, with Chimes Stroke of ttie Jlour at Noon t Store Opens at 9 Store Closes at 5 WANAMAKER'S ''. fc . ' Owe of the Coolest Places in All Philadelphia on a Warm Day H 'v; V . nrtrnii , Hrlet I and The Comfort at Wanamaker Square f ory Shopping- is due to absence' o$' walls on each three -acre floor, high filings and scientific coolness conveyed by machinery in Summertime just the ;samc awiTwintertiirie' warmth is distributed. Abundant elevator , service) comfort and rest appointments and visiters iiot expected to purchase. Vou can get in our Store without being spoken to or:.stared at, stop as long as you like and feel at home and want to tell your friends of the courtesy and pleasure you .receive in a Philadelphia Store. Signed My is, 1020. QM jfm Shell Pearl Necklaces just arrived from Japan, are to be seen in the Oriental Store. They are practically indestructible, are "of the beautiful flesh and white tones, and .cost from $10 to $25 a string according to size and length. (Fourth Floor. Cheitnnt) New Long Silk Gloves Have Just" Come . and have just been taken from their boxes. They are in the 12-button length that is so very fashionable this Summer, and they are of a fine Milanese silk in a cool, lustrous weave. There is black or white, the gloves are finished with' Paris -point embroidery, and the price is $3 the pair. (Main Floor, Central) Plenty of Use for Women's Sports Capes and Coats For cool davs at the shore, when the davs are chillv in the mountains or the coun try, for motoring for all these times ahd many others a woman -will need just such wraps as nese. A iauntv little sportscoat of wooL jersey has a large straight pocket on each side, ra shawl collar, a narrow belt, and is $20. " Anotner snort coat is oi suk iricoieue, witn uie mucu-auumeu xuacuu uum, imi- vrow belt and patch pockets. It is $27.50. ' Wool jersey makes a tnree-quarter coat wmen nas an enective contrasting iacinjj of wool jersey on the front, the collar, cuffs and pockets. $35. RVifi will like a crood-lookinsr cane of wool jersey which is accordion-pleated, has a Win-lined yoke and a deep collar and fastens at the neck with a long cord. This is 36.50. A lnvolv silk cane of tricolette in much the same style is $47.50, and another cape at the same price is of wool velour with tiny cord tucks and covered buttons for trimming. 1jnlike most capes, this one has side pockets, too. All inese COUIS UIIU capes are III tll jjujjuiui tuiuio, auuic mc in tviiivi., ci ,i. ww the fashionable bright colors as well. ' (First Floor, central) Women's Novelty Gowns Reduced to $7St Each We have taken fifty or so of the fine novelty . dresses which have been hanging jn sfde the glass cases, and taken $20 and $25 from their prices. They include Beaded and embroidered organdies. Georgette crepes with heavy beading. Figured Georgettes. Hand-embroidered taffetas. Black tulles. Charmeuse gowns, many with lace. Crepes de chine. Handkerchief linens. French voiles. Tricolettes. Light brocades these being evening gowns. Also a number of black din ner dresses of various ma terials. ' (First Floor, Central) Women's Sheer Linen Handkerchiefs $4 a Dozen are o'f snowy Irish linen of a quality that many women will like for Summer use. They have tiny hems they are but 1-16 of an inch wide and are daintily hem-' stitched. (West Aisle) A Summer Disposal of Women's Finer Low Shoes The Exclusive Little Boot Shop is clearing out all its broken lines of low shoes for prices close to half. Thf shoes- include black leather, tan leather, white kid , , and white canvas, besides a few stop slippers, and there are all sizes in the lot. The new prices are $6.75 to $13.75. ' (First Floor. 'Market) 500 Lovely Summer Parasols Special at $6.50 Each This is a collection of sam ple parasols and such fine parasols as wo sell in our own good stocks. In fact we had to take out quite a few that we've been selling at higher prices and put them in with these! r They are parasols .which sell, ordinarily, for from double to four times the present price. Of beautiful quality silks, the covers aro of lustrous moires in plain and striped and combination, effects, of figured fcatins, of Dresden taffetas and plain taffetas as well as fancy silks. There are all sorts of light and dark colors ds well as black and white effects. In the newest .shapes they are and those in fashion. They have bakclite rings, fancy wood and leather handles to match the covers: some have fancy tips, and ferrules, too. And many may bo used for sun or rain. 50.50 each. TflT OMEN'S particularly fr fine silk nightgowns of the sleeveless kind are of pink crepe de chine, one style with lots of lace and one severely tailored, with shirring for its only relief and broad self-straps over tlie shoulders; either style may be had for $6. (Third Floor. Central) White Middy Blouses Three styles are of the slip-over kinds which girls and women are so keen for this season. They are all white, and if of galatea are $3.25 and $3.85 ; while those of duck are $2.65. A fourth sort is of white galatea with blue braid and laced front, and its price is $3.50. (Third Floor, Central) The Silk Salons law inreresang .new Some of our good silks are somewhat broken as to assort ment and so wo have taken them out" and marked them 'at now and lower prices. Tho qualities arc high, the silks de sirablethis will give you an idea of what to expect Flno glace satin3 aro now $4 a yard. The colors arc charming and tho width is 36 inches. Somo fine printed foulards aro $3 a yard and somo others aro 52.35 and tho colors and dcsigtiB aro good. Navy, blue, black or pink crepe do chine, $1.25 a yard, is 40 inches wide and a grade we've been selling right along for more: Flrl Floor, Chestnut, and West Aisle) me And there has just been a new shipment of that exqui site whito bridal satin at $7.60 n yard. This is a beautiful quality for the price. For summer wear wo'vo plenty of somo good Shantung pongee in the natural color this is $2 a yard for tho light weight, $2.60 for tho medium and $3 for tho heavy weight. For lingerie, linings and slips, there is a good wash satin in flesh and deeper pink at $2.50 a yard 40 inches wide. ' But most women can always find something interesting in this Silk Salont More New Bales of Persian Mahal Rugs These are typically good class Mahals, with grounds mostly in rich red, and all-over figure designs worked out in ecru and blue. In weave, weight and texture they combine beauty of appearance with excellent service qualities. Prices are very moderate. 10.7x8. 6 $565 10.6x7. 1 450 11.8x6.10 497 10.3x7. 5 457' 12.3x9. 7 715 10.8x6.10..' 445 11.8x8. 7 593 11.8x9.1 ....$625 13.0x9.4 755 12.5x8.3 623 11.6x8.8 585 8.2x6.9 335 10.2x8.4 475 12.3x8.3 590 (Seventh Floor, Chestnut) .JbJ ' Finer Cotton Dresses for Young Women Are Reduced This is 'their first reduction and these are the pretty Summer gowns that have been hanging in the cases and are, in consequence, fresh and lovely. Prices Are $12.50 to $45 though thoy have all, of course, been much higher. There aro cool dotted Swisses, fine voiles in plain and nov elty weaves, and sheer, lovely organdies. There are plenty of white dresses and a number of the desirable colors pale pink, pale blue, orchid and coral, as well as navy blue and some dark colors. Some are hand embroideicd, some have lace for trimming, somo are tucked or variously trimmed, and there is usually one of a kind. And they aro just such dresses as girls arfll young women will like for Summer wear at home or at the resorts. 14 to 20 year sizes. (Second I'loor, CheKtnut) Girls' Pretty Cotton Dresses Are Now $6 to $13.75 though the earlier season prices were considerably more. They include white and colored dresses, dresses of sheer or gandies and fine novelty cottons, and are in any number of attractive styles suitable for girls of 6 to 14 years. Some are finished with white frills at the neck and sleeves, some have ribbon sashes, and all are in good styles. (Second Floor. Chestnut) (Slain Floor, Market) Letitia Corsets Some of the most popular models of this popular make are these: At $6.50. A pink coutil corset with a low bust ; medium long skirt, boneless hips, eyelets and Iacer belpw the front steel. ' Also one of pink striped coutil with low, bust, long skirt, and dninty ribbon-and-lace top finish. ' At $8.50. A model of pink satin-striped; batiste with short front stSel and bones over the abdomen. Wide elastic across the top. ' At $9. A white coutil with very low bust, good boning and deep insert of elastic in the skirt." ' (Third I'loor, Cheitnut) Voile Waists Again One style with tucks and lace can be had for $3.50. Another with square neck and very sheer embroidery back and front in SB A third 'is long-sleeved and has tucks and laces, $5.50, Bathing Suits for Men and Women The Spotting Goods Store has an excellent assortment. Women's all-wool jersey knit suits in Pacific Coast style and in various colors, $10 to $13.50, Women's silk one-piece swimming suits, for fast swim ming, in black, navy blue, green and purple, $10. Similar suits of all-wool, 95.50. Mens one-piece suits with skirls, in .all-yjool, $7.' MTiiftfrtta . .J""y .? TF H t I. lUMJS&lw.lSSoy very frilly and r w&B wL. BV . " . - jT. fr wwi juvairuj' v . H . a ma n i - w 'm t :aw. i.a i- --). i... i i !. iw.v tj ' c "i j .. .l .ft .r.i,. v-i yi,j , "f, ,r,hr ttfcuv,wtc. a.a'?r a ?. jwi'r a, Jift.u...: . - -kj ;, . .... Two-piece style, in various color combinations, $6.50. Sleeveless jerseys in white, navy blue, blaek, gray and maroon, $3.50 to $5. Blue flannel bathing pants, White belts, 50c. Dathlng caps, bathing shoes, water wings and all other" equipment for water, sports, Songs From the "Ziegfeld Follies of 1920" Girl of My Dreams, 40c. Tell Me, Little Gypsy, 40c. Bells, 40c. Syncopated Vamp, 40c. Love Boat, 40c. Hold Me,. 40c. (Seuincl FhHir, '.Market) Good Soaps and Other Bath Helps Queen Mary Bath tablets, of generous size, come in violet, rose, verbena or cold cream scents and are 13c a cake or. $1.50 for a dozen. Peroxide bath soap, 18c a cake, $2 a dozen. i Vegetable oil soap, 15c a cake and $1.80 a dozen. Bath brushes, 85c to $13 with or without handles. Several Hundred Men's Regular Summer Suits at a Remarkably Low Price $37.50 The bulk of these are suits that came in on a recent special purchase to sell at $37.50, but to these we have added a goodly number of suits, taken from our own regular stocks and reduced to the same exceptionally low figure The variety is made up of cool summer cheviots in a large choice of colors and pat terns, all real summery effects, and every suit is a standard model that will give plenty of good service. ,. A good choice in all sizes. (Third Floor, Market) $ i Men's Cool Madras Shirts in Pleasing Patterns This shipment is notable for the excellent assortment of designs and colors. In addition to the always-wanted narrow stripes on white grounds, there are cluster stripes on dark grounds, a combination which does not so easily lose its first freshness. , The price of these shirts is $3.50. (Main Floor, Market) Caps for Men's Vacations Englishmen always have been strong fpr caps, but it is only recently that American men have come to appreciate the comfort and convenience of such headwear. Pongee caps, $2, $2.50 and $3.50. Yachting caps of white duck, $2.50 and $3 ', of blue broad cloth, $4. (Main Floor, Market) Men's Handkerchiefs $11 and $13 a Dozen Good handkerchiefs they are, of excellent quality linen and in styles that men approve. $11 a dozen for the medium-weight handkerchiefs and these have plainly hemstitched hems of narrow width. $13 a dozen for men's tape-border handkerchiefs, in a sheer weight, and with narrow hems. We'll mark them for you, for a small charge, if you wish. (Main Fluor, Central) III e The Man in "Tropicals" has the advantage. That fact is now well established and well recognized. But much depends upon the kind of tropical clothes a man wears. There are tropical suits in which a man will feel as cool as 'a frnjj and look like a cari cature. We have tropical suits of another kind, tho kind that are fashioned and tailored and: that have the lines and fca- tures of regular suits without their weijrht. '" We have tropical suit3 of. this kind in a very good selec tion and at the lowest prices for -which they can regularly be sold. Palm Beach suits in fancy and plain shades, $25 and $30. Mohair suits, $25 to $35. Silk suits, $10 to $55. Tropical worsted suits, $35 to $60. White flannel trousers, $18. Gabardine, white and cream color, $8.50. Striped serge, $10; white, duck, $5. (Third Floor, Market) I English Jewel Cases of Fine Leathers - This importation is just in time for women who want a convenient case to keep their jewelry in while away for .the Summer. These cases are of fine English moroccos in dark green, purple and red, and a soft calfskin in gray and tan. They are finely fin ished and have tray and numerous compartments for rings, pins and neck laces. Prices $8.50 to $30. (Main Floor, Chentnut) The Right Blankets for Camp Comfort We have them in remarkably good choice, new lots having come in to renew our assortments practically all the way through. These blankets are equally good for use on boats, swings, hammocks or any other place requiring a good, serviceable outdoor wrap. Camp blankets of all-wool in gray and olive drab, weight 5 pounds, size 66x84 inches, the best blankets of the kind that we know of, are $16.50 each. Others in gray and olive drab, all-wool, weight 4 pounds', size 66x84 inches, at $12 each. All-wool camp blankets in gray with dark blue borders, very serviceable and practical, 4 pounds in weight, $10 each, The recent arrivals also include all-wool blankets in olive drab and in gray, size 60x84 inches, at $8.50 each. Women's Union Suits Special at 65c Of light - weight ribbed white cotton, low neck and sleeveless, lace, shell or tight knees. Good summer garments of first quality and usually much more. Sizes 36 and 38. (Melt Altle) As a collection we don't think they are equaled. " (hlxth Floor, Central) Two Novels Worth While "The Wind Between the Worlds," by Alice Brown, price $2. A story which is a finely dramatic and able piescntation of its subject tho life after death and the tremendous interest at present being taken in it. "Open the Door," by Catherine Carswcli, price $2. An Eng lish book which has just won the Mehose 250 first novel prue in London. (Mnln Floor, Thirteenth) All Our Small Boys' Wash Suits Going for $3.85 Each As regards many of these suits, thi s price is less than prevailing wholesale cost. ' On every one there is a very substantial saving. The greater number are suits that have only lately come in on a special purchase. Now they are going out with all the other small boys' wash suits in our possession at one low clearing price. Not often does a clearing comprise such fresh, excellent merchandise. All in desirable styles, particularly "Oliver Twist" and shirt models. A good variety of colors, patterns and tub fabrics to choose from. In sizes for lads of 3 to 8 years, special at $3.85 each. t (Nerond Mnor, ( enlrul) (Main Floor, ChfMnutf Women's Vacation Shoes at Special Prices A wide assortment of just the kinds of shoes women need for vacation or all summer wear. Dainty shoes to wear with pretty gowns, stout oxfords for walking and high and low white buckskin shoes for sports wear. ' . At $4.60 a Pair White canvas ribbon ties with Cuban heels, patent leather and black calfskin tongue pumps with Louis heels, some with sntin backs; patent leather Louis heol oxfords with satin backs and tongue pumps with Louis heels, borne with brown satin or brown suede backs, and brown calfskin oxfords with brown suede backs and Louis heels. black suede tonguo pumps with Louis heels At $5.60 a Pair Tan calfskin and black kidskin oxfords with Cuban heels, patent leather and black and tan calfskin tongue pumps with Louis heels, patent leather oxfords with Louis heels, brown kidskin (Vlnttr-i At $7.60 a Pair , Patent leather tonguo pumps with Louis heels, s dove gray buckskin oxfords with Louis heels, heavy tan leather oxfordn and black calfskin oxfords and white bu,ckskin high and low shoes with composition soles and low heels. , Please bear in mind that these shoes arc all a inira to a uait less than.rpgular Munj Ipqc tVlfln hnlf Yirlnn fir . iTs.J loon Market) V,jKvir i . vl Lxl BaJ ,! - (.; m s .! . l'f Jm ?. 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