.lVTOWf "-Tl tv V.1"' ' r 7 "v. " , " . J & i ,' V '-isymmar ptolioj ledger-phijiadidlhia, satueday, October o, 1020 7. a : " .4 , "f1 'i.nd plays at 9; Organ at(VU WANAMAKER'S WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Fair StorcOpena at 9 WANAMAKER'S Store Closes at 5 5 w f hlmm at Noon " Monday's News From the Centre of Fashion and Price-Loweririg w , r 1 Some Men Who Have Ideas and Daring Are uoing Tremendous Thinking (fee days, as the Patent Office at Washing ton shows. A feW CiayS ago a vast umsiuie, xuimiug like a huge fish, one hundred and fifty feet aa harbor at Norfolk, as if it were taking notice of all comers. It was under perieci control ana came down to within two hundred feet above the water. Tts capacity seemed equal to carrying over 100 soldiers. Recent iniorniiiuuiia ujl a iijrci, uuiit abroad, to cross the ocean, say that that --1 Ji!iVi1a la fiQ1 -Poof lrtno nnrl parncuiai ..- - -- "-" """ that It nas an engine eapavitj ui j.tfov horsepower. Ask Inventor Wright what the proba bilities are of the flying squadrons. How small and simple this store seems alongside of today's dirigible, much as it has grown. ' Signed Moleskin Is One of the Fashionable Winter Furs and you 'will see it In any number of the smart new pieces lately arrived in tho Fur Salons. All our moleskins arc of fine quality soft, iuslVouq Scotch skins. They have been most' carefully matched and made up, and there are somo stun ning new pieces here. One of tho handsomest is a cape with a graceful sweep in back, crossed in front and fastened in the back. It has deep collar and is beauti fully lined- It is 'A little ndvelty $900. wrap with (Second Floor, Cheitnut) a capo back and a stole front has a deep collar and is un usually attractive. This is $400. A shaped stole of generous proportions has two frills of the mole just above tho pock ets in front, and is $300. A smaller straight stole, with two pockets in front, is $225. And thero are numbers of smaller pieces, like scarfs and chokers, collars, mufflers and throw ties, in tho newest shapes botweon $37.50 and $170. V Oct. 9, 1920. hmi For Women Who Wear All-Black The Little Salon of Mourn ing Apparel is showing somo admirable tailored dresses, se verely plain and priced from $62 to $95 Also tailored black crepe de chine- blouses, starting at $9.75. Black wool sports suits" at $45. Black duvetyno- coats with no fur on them, $160 and $175. (Third Floor, Central) I New French Dress Trimmings of Dull Jet Womo who wear black will find these new dress trimmings much to their liking. There arc net bands of unusual beauty wide and narrower bands of black net, with inter esting designs worked out in dull jet beads and bugles. Thero arc- also somo stunning new black chiffon tunics, thickly beaded. Also now jet fringes and jot chains, jet fringes and festoon trimmings. They are all to bo seen in the Dress Trimmings Store. (Main Floor, Central) An Oriental Rug Sale That Recalls the Old Low-Price Days There is one place perhaps in all America where you can choose from $200,000 worth of beautiful Oriental rugs at 35 to 50 per cent less than regular prices the Wanamaker Oriental Rug Store. Why are we selling these fine rugs at prices so much below the ruling values? There are many reasons. . First of all, we are here to do just such things whenever we can. Also because we went into the Oriental rug, market overseas at the first opportunity after the war and these rugs are one result of our activity. Most of them are at normal landing cost, or less. They are typical of what the Store is accomplishing in providing people with the desired merchandise at lowered prices, in this case at the prices of four or five years ago. ' The two very fine Persian weaves, Kermanshahs and Saruks, are -shown in splendid assortment., Kermanshah Rugs 10.6 x 8.10 ft., $485 14.3 x 10.9 ft., $835 12 x 8.7 18.5 x 9.6 ft., $795 r 10 x 9 ft., $575 12.4 x 8.7 12 x 8.10 ft, $793 14.6 x 10.8 ft., $865 12.8 x 9.2 10.9 x 9 ft., $985 10.7 x 8.6 ft., $575 11.7 x 9.2 13 x 9.6 ft., $757 9.2 x 8.10 ft., $495 12 x 8.8 4.3 x 5.8 to 4.9 x 6.4 ft., $175 to $265 1 (Heventh lloor) Saruk Rugs ft., $825 13.6x8.6 ft., $975 ft, $705 - 12 x 10.1 ft., $945 ft, $990 12.8 9 ft, $875 it, $790 . 12.4 x 8.6 ft., $830 ft, $805 11.5 x 8.9 ft., $775 4.8 x 3.3 to 0.9 x 4.3 ft., $165 to $265 Black Bracelets Set With Rhinestones - Are New and quite the fashion just now, many attractive Begin dc-at There are slims and the prices $20 and go to $42. Other new and pretty brace lets arc of sterling silver, in the much-liked flexible style, set with Thinestones and imitation sap phires or emeralds. $11 to $33. (Jewelry Store, Chestnut and Thirteenth) And Here Are Velvet Gowns for Afternooh Nothing more becoming than velveteen or velvet was ever woven on a loom-; it suits almost every complexion and every color of hair, and the mere thought of it in Winter weather is warming. These gowns are in lovely tones of brown, taupe and blue, besides black; they are cut very simply, as befits velvet, and richly ornamented with beads or hand embroidery. Occasionally they are com- bined with some other material such as Geor gette crepe or satin. As a rule the lines are straight; now and then there is an extended skirt, or a bloused back, or a surplice front and a waistline. Also the sleeves are usually of elbow length. Hardly two of these dresses are alike. Prices are $87.50 to $285. (First Floor, Central) " f Wraps Are Growing Lovelier All the Time Should you ask a proof of this fact, you must see a new wonderful garment copied from a Lanvin model. It is in a misty blue duvetyne slightly gathered on to a collar yoke, J the sleeves being in one with the wrap. For trimming there are embroidered gold arrow points and a high cpllar and cuffs of squirrel fur. $350 is the price. Or take this beautiful twine-colored duve tyne, curiously enough it blends in color with the mole fur collar and cuffs. It is stitched in gold-colored silk and has odd side tabs ending in tassels. $410. These are only two of the new arrivals; there are many others, all fur trimmed and priced from $155 up to $435. (lint Floor, Central) Beautiful Italian Marble Statuary at Close to Pre - War Prices Figures, busts and charming groups, all beautifully sculptured, and with noth ing mechanical or machine-like about them. Many very appealing subjects are represented in this fine collection, which has lately come to us direct from Italy. This is the first notable assemblage of these de- lightful obje'ets shown in years, and we are glad to have been able to bring them direct from the sculptors' shops to sell at prices almost as low as they were before the great war. Other new arrivals of note in the China Store are French china dinner sets, 'American semi-porcelain dinner sets, imported china tea sets, berry sets, Tee cream sefs, sandwich sets, cups and saucers and other goods that grow more interesting every day now as we grow near the gift season. , (Fourth Floor, Chestnut) A Trio of Books "Songs of the Trail," by Henry Herbert Knibbs. Price $1.50. Ringing, swinging poems of men and out-of-doors, by one of tho most distinguished writers of tho West . "The Psychology of Social Re construction," by G. T. W. Patrick, Ph. t. $1.50. A sane and far seeing piece of work by a man "who can make psychplogy read like a good story. "Problems of Today," by Moorfield Storey. $1.50. Written from a point of view at once progressive and well-balanced. (Main Floor, Thirteenth) New Table Gloths and Napkins of Pure Linen and Sound Merit Tis is a direct import from a reliable Scotch firm. They aro of the good old tried and proven kinds woven from pure flax, full bleached, fine in texture and design. There arc five new and pretty patterns. Three distinct qualities in tho collection, somo of single and some of double damask. Table cloths, 70x70 inches, $14.75; 70x88 inches, $17.75. Napkins to match, 22x22 inches, $18.50 a dozen. Table cloths, 70x70 inches, $19.50; 70x88 inches, $25; 70x105 inches, $30. Napkins to match, 22x22 inches, $25; 24x24 inches, $28.75 a dozen. Table cloths, 72x72 inches, $22.50; 72x90 inches, $26.50; 72x108 inches, $32.50. Napkins to match, 22x22 inches, $25; 24x24 inches, $30 a dozen.1" (Flnt Floor, Cheatnnt) More Lovely New Hats From Paris Just landed, direct from Paris, and delightfully wearable, are these newest French hats, which come from Caroline Reboux Lucie Hamar Maria Gnu Evelyne Varon There is a new hat with much beading and rather Egyptian in its tendency, there are new small hats trimmed with feathers, there is tho stunning hat with green grapes and green feathers from Caroline Reboux, there are hats with graceful lace draperies, hats of shining hatters' plush and hats of silky velvets. There are black hats and hats in the colors Paris likes hats' for dress occasions and hats for tailored v. ear. (Second Floor, Cheitnut) Trim, New Winter Top Goats forYoung Women $32 and $40 They nro of imnortpil British plAth soft, nll.wnnl fnhrleo in Mk, tan, green, brown and heather mixtures. The ?32 coat is a short top coat, in a boyish style' that shows it i. n.?'1 Pattncd after a boy's coat. , It has two deep pockets, U Silk hnoH tn ...i.i. 1 ... L.n i -ii nir. . ' butt i Ci i ""ioi, jiub u jiurruw uuu uuu u couur mat may DO through t fi,at is longer' sltehtlv different in style', and is lined eolln.. i . ! "n" lk 'lus I'otiseis, nurrow dcii nnu converuuie ar, and is a becoming, youthful htyle that grls will approve. "n in 14 to 20 yerfr sizes. (Second Floor, Chestnut) Women's Duplex Gloves for Immediate Wear Short gloves in white, pongee, beaver, brown or gray are $2.50 a pair; 2 clasps and embroidered backs. Short gloves with plain backs, in white, gray or brown, $1.75 a pair. Strap-wiist gloves in white, gray or brown, $2.50 a pair. Long gloves, 8-button length, in white beaver or pongee, $J.75 a pair; 16-button length, in white with white or black embroidery, $4 a pair. (Main Floor, Central) A Handsome Coating Velour Half Price $3 a Yard Warm, soft and light in weight, it is tho finest all-wool and would make lovely coats or wraps. Tho woavo is very pretty, be ing diagonal, with a mixture of white to give a silvertqno effect. In navy blue, taupe, tan, plum, brown and Oxford, 54 inches wide. (l'imt Floor, Cheitnut) The Chinese Are Making Rarely Beautiful Real Laces For instance, a new importation from China brings real filet and "baby" Irish crochet, exquisitely done and all hand work. The pat terns, too, nro varied and very pretty. For filet edges and insertions, 35c to $4.25 a yard for 6-inch edge. For "baby" Irish, edges and insertions, 36c for picot edge up to $1.25 a yard for 4-inch edge. These prices are the lowest yet on these laces. (Main Floor, Central) 50 Floor Lamps Special at $22.50 Iron floor-lamps, hand-wrought, with arm, and completo with parchment shades, simple and excellent in design. Prico $22.50. (Fourth Floor, Central) Superb White Silk Brocades Newest Fashion for. Evening Gowns blaeVPSmS 'x h!ehly in favor ot the combination of white with '7 for evening gowns or whitc.or black silks with a dlf rent color sash or drapery. to cJJrvS efMu.isito new whlte brocades are particularly suited Thev Z s fasnin in ball gowns or gowns for the opera, deslrm tl merica". and wonderfully beautiful in texturo and w,tn. ine prices aro $0.50 to $1G a yard. the snt1 2?w' nt tno commencement of tho Winter social season, Dlair? iniT IS is brimming over with tho loveliest novelty and " suns, tho very latest fashion fancies, and many of them coming in at tho new apd lower prices. (First Floor, Cheitnut) Women Silk Stockings Special at $1.65 3600 nalr of first duality, dve. full-fashioned silk stockings with mercerized garter tops and soles. Black, white, smoke, navy, cor dovan and African brown. (Weit Aisle) puro Every One of These 24,000 Handkerchiefs Is Interestingly Priced ' Theso pure lihen handkerchiefs aro kinds that most peoplo are looking for now. For Women $4 a dozen for sheer Irish handkerchiefs, plain hemstitched stylo or with assorted tapes. $3.25 a dozen for handkerchiefs with hand-embroidered initials. $3.50 a dozen for novelty colored handkerchlofs in many designs and hues. For Boys $3X0 a dozen for sturdy Irish airplane linen handkerchiefs. $4.25,0 dozen for boys' colored handkerchiefs. For Men $6 n dozen for men's initial handkerchiefs good linen and easily-read letters, too. $G a dozen for men's colored handkerchiefs a fine assortment from which to choose. $10 a dozen fgr men's dress handkerchiefs hemstitched with tapes abovo the hem. All these handkerchiefs will be sold by the dozen only. (Kaat and West Aisles) Imitation Amber Toilet Articles With Hand Decorations That is with outlining bands of purple and black or gold and black, making a very rich and attractive effect. This is a brand-new shipment and it' brings all tho .various pieces needed for a set. Hair brushes, $12.50 and $15. Comb, $4.50. Mirror, $18.50. Puff box, $10. Other pieces from nail files, button hooks and shoo horns, each at $4.50 up to la'rgo trays at $15.50. (Main Floor, Chestnut) Timely Special Sale of Boys9 Winter Suits Suvings of 20 to 33 1-3 per cent may be had on 350 brand new Winter suits for boys of 3 to 18 years. One group, consisting of 200 suits, is for boys of 3 to 10 years. These suits aro of knitted cloth in brown and greenish mixtures and aro in middy, Oliver Twist and junior Norfolk styles. Tho price is $12. The other group of 150 suits is for schoolboys of 8 to 18 and an important featuro is an extra pair of trousers with each suit. Fancy mixed woolens in grays and browns aro the materials used and there ore several Norfolk styles. Theso suits are $20. (Second Floor, Central) 321 Rag Rugs at Half Price About n fourth of these rugs have been used in decoration or have , been on show and are slightly soiled. The remainder aro in perfect condition but are broken lots. Among them are plain colors, plain and fancy borders and hit-and-miss effects. 9x12 ft, $7.25, $13.26 and $14.50. 36x72 in., $1.25, $1.80 and $2.15. 7.6x10.6 ft, $9. 30x60 in., $1.60 and $2 35. 6x9 ft, $4.75 and $7.50. 27x54 in., $1 and $1.30. 45x84 in., $2.50. 24x36 in., 05c and $1.85. (StTenth Floor, Chestnut) Children's Tam o'Shanters of Fine British Tweeds Wo took some beautiful British tweeds in "rich Lovat colorings and made them up into tam-o'-shanters for children. It was an experiment but tho effect is de lightful and an advantage of these smart tarns is that they will go with any coats. Prico $5. (Main Floor, Market) All Ready for Hallowe'en Suits, Masks and Wigs They were never funnier, nor finer; loA of new creations for children and adults. These novel costumes aro Bure to go early. (SoTenth Floor, Market) 25 WII Rnv a Prsoftxr "Maw Serge Dres i ora Young Woman More Waists From Porto Rico Hand-made batiste waists seven now" styles at $5.50 each. They aro all hand-hemstitched, and somo aro hnnd-ombroidered besides. There aro somo with ruffles and necks aro V, square and high. (Third Floor, Central) Clothes and Armor for Football Warriors Football jerseys, $5.50 to $7.60. Football pants, $3 to $0. Helmets, $4 to $8. Shoulder pads, $4 to $8. Elbow and kneo pads, $1.75 to $4.25. Sweat shirts, $3X0. Stockings, $2.25. ' Shoes, $8.50 to $10. Sweaters, $7 to $12. (Ths Gallerr, Juniper) New Marie Antoinette Lace Curtains Heady with the largest assortment of these beautiful curtain, in domestic and imported makes, that we have had for many a day They como in white and Arab colors and long and sash sizes, an4 the prices aro unusual. Sash sizes, $6.50, $7.50 and up to $17.50 a pair. Long sizes, $10, $11.50 and up to $30 a pair. (Fifth Floor, Market) frock for ti '?.UI1B woinun who wishes a moderately priced cloth thing, IC Witor, this now one of dark blue sorgo may bo just the ! fo,tlU?e ,8 in Ul becoming Eton effect, with just enough braid- W,-'jWVartness1 a little vest of fripnmlnre ivhlrn Kntin. lono- llutton. 1kL ,m' nnd m accordion-pleated skirt. -im w to 20 year sizes. House Dresses Special at .$3.75 They aio well-made gingham drosses, in pretty colors and just as attractive styles. There is a good assortment of styles, and , women who know values will want several. (Third Floor, Central) . 500 standing picture frames may be had for $2.75 apiece. They are hand carved and in four different finishes antique gold, gray and brown, besides silver and b.zes are 5x7 Inches to 8x11 inches. tth Vlw, Mark) U- Beautiful Decorated Bedroom Suits Join' the Furniture Movement at 30 to 50 Per Cent Less Enameled and decorated suits aro one of the particularly charm ing features of tho furniture stock. We have given a great deal of thought to furniture of this kind. Many of tho most charming suits in our stock are decorated under our direct supervision by artists here in our own building. In buying decorated suits, it is a great advantage to have a selection to choose from which represents the best decorative ideas. Monday you can choose with tho additional advantage of a saving of 30 to 50 per cent , m T'"'? 5PP"0S' no " kut to a group of very charming enam eled nnd decorated bedroom suits in our stock of which these aro examples. A beautifully decorated suit in French motif, consisting of bureau, twin beds, chiffonier and toilet table, now at half, $302.50. ' (BUt motif bureau, full-siza bed, , rvVV1Ufl nn.mel suit in French toilet table and chiffnnipr. S.9R Kn Bizr. hJSy wmei 8uiV "i fu"y decorated-bureau, chiffonier full- i? uiuit ln W!.nd!or. style bureau, full-sizo bed, chiffonier and toilet table now half, $262.50. ' Tho same suit with twin beds, $300. Besides these thero aro also many others. ,i iicach IVi' we ha.vo several, and tho variety of colors and decorative motifs is really delightful. Reed and Willow nffnrrUJdflnnd 1,??f w i has been welb replenished and affords yory fine selection both of complete suits and Individual pieces at 30 per cent less than regular prices. uivjuual : A I (Soad moor, Chestavt) J 'V i T- 'C w . . MUX. A . ., ij .
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