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You Know This Proverb:
"It Will No. Hurt to Try"
That big oil painting by a noted artist of
General Phil Sheridan
. on horseback
minted in his lifetime is a fine illustration
hat "it will not hurt to try."
General Sheridan received tidings,
.hpn absent at Winchester, Va.; that his
irmy at Cedar Creek had been attacked by
frneral Early and was likely to be
fyerpowered.
The General's comrades, with whom he
ras stopping, endeavored to dissuade him
from making the attempt to reach his
Command, but he immediately leaped upon
lis horse ana roae zv miies at topmusi speeu
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to reawi uic uawiwxu i"'v v.-
ito victory by his presence.
Remember, it will not hurt to try.
Women's Afternoon Frocks
Moderately Priced
Georgette crepes, Canton
crepes, crepes do chine, soft
satin and taffeta favorito
fabrics in the three favorito
colors: black, navy and brown,
and made up in a dozen styles
or more. ,
There arc long-waisted tunic
dresses, pleated dresses with
circular yokes, beaded tunic
dresses, taffetas with their
edges outlined with beads,
chemise dresses heavily cm-
trim IMpor, Central)
broidcrcd with wool, crepes de
chine with insertions of n very
wide and ery open braid,
surplice drcsf.es with bands of
red beads for decoration, coat
dresses finished with loops.
A'nd there are still others.
After a good look at them
wo decided that the cntiro
group offered an excellent va
riety of choice to tho woman
planning to spend any sum
above $25 and below $57.50.
Signed
torch, ii, 19SJ.
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The Lasting Easter Gift
in Sterling Silver
There is something about
this that appeals to many
people, and it secm3 as though
more of such gifts are given
every year.
Bonbon dishes and baskets
aro very great favorites. Tho
former arc $8.50 to $20 and
the latter $13.50 to $19. It
is a pretty notion to give them
filled with candy.
Sterling silver flower vases,,
too, are always most accept
able. They are $15 to $250.
Often they arc sent witli real
flowers.
And other delightful Easter
gifts in sterling silver arc
bowls, $20 to $9G; cako bas
kets, $45 to $175; flower bas
kets, $100 to $425, and center
pieces, $115 to $275.
(Jewelry Store, Chestnut and Thirteenth)
New Books
of Consequence
"The Peace Negotiations," by
Robert Lansing. Price $3. This
much - looked - forward - to book
deals with the Peace Conference
in Paris and especially with
President Wilson's part in it.
"Chief Contemporary Dram
atists," Second Scries, and edited
by Thomas II. Dickinson, Ph. D.
Price $4.50. A collection repre
sentative of tho most-discussed
dramatists of the day.
"Mary Stuart," a play, by John
Drinkwatcr. Prico $1.25. Which
deals with the great lover among
women, as fascinating . and as
devastating today bb in other cen
turies. "The Crisis in Ilussia," by Ar
thur Kansomc. Price $1.00.
Further light on the Russian
pioblcm.
"Star-Points," an anthology, by
Mrs. Waldo Richards. Price
$1.75.
(Mnln Floor, Tltlrteenth)
Very Lovely Bolivia Wraps
Moderately Priced at $67.50
They are an excellent choice for women who want a good-looking
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This narlicnlar stylo is made quito loose, but the lines aro ro-
larkably graceful and becoming. The back has an effective bit of
ibroidcry just aDOVe mo waist line, nnu on citner s-uu uru mu uuij
the material.
Thr colors are tan. Copenhagen, navy blue, tan and black, and there
n entire lining of beautiful peuu de cygnc. .
. (Flrnt Vloor, Central)
Cheney Period Phonographs
Charm Both Ear and Eye
Additional distinction is
added to the living room or
reception room by tho presence
of one of these excellent in
struments, built on lines of
simple beauty that blend with
the other handsome furnish
ings of tho room.
wnen ino sweet melodies are
released there is the even
higher pleasure which only
music can impart.
Sheraton (electric), $575.
Queen Anne, $350.
Georgian, $490.
(Second Floor, Central)
TOASTER cards
" here up to the
last minute. Find
them close to the
elevators.
Prices 5c to $1.
Olnlu Floor, Central)
For Those Women Who Like
Rather Plain Silk Blouses
Thoi.. arc hiiv number of very smart new styles in tub silk and
epc do chine, and at prices that arc extremely moderate.
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some sucn mouses at .-u.oo are in uuuur wuuu vl ut-u--.ivi.i
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tee uc cinne ana nuvc a mxcuu tunui uuu uu. picui, m ;.... vubU.
ith a narrow frill. . .
Another very new stylo is a youthful Peter Pan blouse in striped
lash silk of benutifuj quality and in the prettiest pastel tints of tan,
ten or owe. .? i.
Or one mav choose a copy of a French waist in white or bisque
hpc de chine with the entire front laid in tny tucks. It has u low
fernst-tched collar and cutts on tnc snort siccves. inc price is i-.ou.
(Third Floor. Central)
Inexpensive Silk Handbags in
a Wonderful Showing
$2.75, $3, $3.7o, $5 these aro
their low prices, but no one
would imagine they cost so little.
They are handbags such as women
of fashion carry, and it is such
women who are buying them.
For as little as $2.75 there is a
quaintly charming utility bag
that suggests 'Colonial days. A
large bag with a wide, flaring
mouth held together by a flap and
with double handles. It is of
moire and satin-striped silk in
(Main Floor, Chrntnut)
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umwi., mown, ume ana gray.
At $3 and $3.75 arc the dain
tiest, prettiest little handbags
imaginable, all nuido of fine qual
ity silk in black and such good
colors as grays, browns and
blues. Well made and nicely silk
lindd, they have the appearance
of high-priced bugs. They have
shell finish, metal and covered
frames.
lhc $5 bags are similar
-iieai.-, uut somownat liner.
Fine Handkerchiefs for
Men or Women
$12 a Dozen
Host men really like tape-border
handkerchiefs, foV they are in
quiet, good taste, yet arc a
change from the perfectly plain
hemstitched variety.
These at $12 aro of unusually
fine linen a quality to please the
most fastidious man.
An attractive handkerchief for
women is a French one with
hand-rolled hem and a hand-embroidered
initial in monogram
effects, $1 each, or $12 a dozen.
(Main Floor, Central)
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Extraordinary Sale .
of Furniture
Starting Next Monday
About $400,000 worth of fine bedroom and
dining-room suits and separate pieces, and
some library pieces
at 40 Per Cent
Below Market Prices
All new and exceedingly fine.
(Fifth Floor, Chestnut)
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The Scalloped Hem Appears
on White Flannel Skirts
The scalloDs. as well as the nieat down the front, arc bound With
Ik biaitl, and the effect is extremely good. This is one of the fash-
nble circular models that so many women aro a.King xor. jt is
!260.
And for women who prefer the straight hem there is another
milar style, with a slight flare, and this one has rows of stitching
vn the front pleat. The price is $:.-.
(First Floor, Central)
A Little Sale of
Useful Brushes
' 15c to $1.75 Each
Just the kind of brushes most
people want and use every day.
Wood-back hnir brushes, 50c to
$1.75 are usually us much again.
Tooth brushes at 15c and 25c
are also unusual for the price.
Cloth brushes, 35c and 50c,
deserve special mention.
(Main Floor, Chestnut)
Quite New
ippliire Blue Necklaces
They are charming, new bead
:cklaces, boine all of beads, some
Abends on metal chains with the
etal showing at intervals.
Many arc in the new and longer
igth, some have unusual pend-
its, and some arc of beads of
fferent sizes.
Any one of them would add a
larming touch of color to her
aster cntumr
Prices $a to $7.
(JrM.lrj Mori', Main I'loor,
fllrnlnut)
ilk Stockings With the
Fashionable Openwork
With tfiicnwork ankles. $5 a
air.
I At this nrice. which ix moder-
M for all-silk openwork hosiery,
navo a larce assortment ol
dosicns.
Still finer grades at $6, $0.50
f fO.OU.
(firm I'loor, Mark. I)
Girls' Shirtwaists
Fresh and Dainty
I.Shter Voiles mn.cn snino urhiln
W8 nrc of Ann ni-imntlie.
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0Und necks. Pptn- Pirn ml.
. little frills, fine -tucks and
,er l0,ec "ro used to make them
,e Posing,
to ao inch bubt measure.
T'lnl lloor, Clirntnut)
toy New Silk or Wool
sweaters for Children
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a rose, china blue, tan
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Baby's Carriage Belongs
in the Easter Parade
Too bad if fhc loveliest Easter flower of all, little Miss or
Master Baby, cannot take part in tho Easter procession.
Here are the now carriages in Springtime array, each just
waiting to hold the. most wonderful baby of all. Wc hope every
lucky parent of a wee son or daughter will see this beautiful
collection. It contuins the newest, best and most durable, at
the most moderate prices such things can be sold for. No paper
fiber or other imitations here, but every one of genuine reed, or
combination of wood and reed.
Among the pulimans, chariots, strollers, perambulators and
go-carts some suggestion surely uwaits you. Prices go from $1U
to $72.
A special at $45 is a wood and reed pullman carriage with
reversible geur, artillery wheels and other especially good
features.
In one of the English perambulator styles Baby will be a
regular little prince of the procession. $50 to $72.
Strollers aro $13 to $21.
But please delight in the beauty and variety of them all for
yourself.
(Seventh Floor, Central)
50 Wool-Filled Quilts
at $6.50
Not so very long ago quilts of
tho same kind sold for almost
three times as much.
These at $0.50 are practically
at the prico of cotton quilts.
They are a special lot let out by
tho maker to sell at this rcmark
ablo price.
Sateen back and center in floral
patterns and borders, with plnin
sateen to match, in rose and blue.
Please note all wool filled, nnd
only $0.50.
Mtli I'loor. Crntritl)
Silk Chemises
Pink crepe de ehine envelope
chemises in two tailored stvles
are $3.50 and $3.75 ;kvo liice
trimmcd styles, $3.50 and $3.85.
Find them in the Store of
L'ndermuslins.
(Third Floor, Central)
Easter
Blossoms
Plenty of fine, fresh Easter
lilies, priced at 30c for cadi
bud jr bloom.
Plenty of roses, including
pieces trained into interesting
shapes; hydrangeas, spireus,
genistas and cinerarias; not to
mention the gay little hya
cinths and daffodils and tulips,
the occasional white heathers
and orange plants and gar
denias. Also heic is a fair variety
of ferns and foliage plants.
Prices inn from 40c for a
pot of sweet hyacinths to $ 10
for a trained rosebush.
(VaxhI ,ui.r
Sunlight on
Silk
Xo need to hunt a daylight
window in the Silk Store. Sun
lijyht floods through great
windows that ft' he whole
section with daylight.
Only women vho have
shopped in artificial light
know what u comfort and
satisfaction this, is.
And every yard of Wana
tnaker .silk and satin atiuds up
under the daylight test!
(I irnt I'lcxir, ( limtmit )
Your Boy's Suit Should
Be One of These
We aic putting new Easter suits on ever so many boys. If your
boy has still to get his, bear in mind that you can always depend upor.
anamakcr's to have the best that money can buy, the best in fabrics
in making and in style.
There is nothing in which good, sound quality means more thai
it dops in a boy's suit.
In sizes for boys of 8 to 18 years at $10.50 to $33.
(brconil Floor, Central)
MEN
Golfing Goods of the
Better Sort
This collection of imported
clubs is worth Seeing.
Imported drivers nnd brasies,
$0 and $6.50.
American vood clubs, $3.50 and
$5.
Imported irons, including a full
line of Stewart's, $5.50.
Silver King golf balls in black,
red, yellow and green line mark
ings, $13.20 a dozen.
Other imported golf balls,
$7.80 to $12 a dozen.
Golf bags. $1.50 to $35.
(Thr duller', .lunlper)
Iii the China and Glassware Sale
Time Is Money
This is a March Sale. It will not runover into April If vmi .. t .. i
tae of its opportunities you have no time to lose. P ' 3 U "nnt to tlKe advan"
During March, but not afterward, you can buv anv dinnor .ni ., ,,,. ,.,., i . .
even all of our open-stock patterns, at u R, vino- of 9K , & J"n?.i..let ' u a?ckf including
a large and excellent assortment of dinner services has ever bon. . ffJ,! V.nL&e,v? SUcI?
.-v.vu in o. uwuuuiinua til
equally large savings.
A Pump That Straps Across
the Instep
. ,. le ,other fme features of the Sale are the splendid collection of cut iritis ,,. n
beautiful glassware at one-fourth to one-third less than regular prices Ji L ,
showing of Italian marble statuarv and nofln.stak n. 9nviBr'ffi' 1,ml tho bcau1
But you have only ti few days to buy any of these goods at the .March Sale t.nV,.
(luurtli Vluur. ClieMnut) law
ther
beautiful
is a great favorito with women
this season. One of its smartest
expressions is in tan Itussia calf
of light weight, with turned sole
and two-inch Louis liccl. The
single strap fastens at the side
with a small buckle. Prico $11.
The same pump may be made
in brown glazed kidskin, with
two-inch Louis heel; or in tan
calfskin with low French heel
we call it the "junior" heel.
Kach $11 a pair.
A similar model of even finer
workmanship is in the favorite
tan calfskin with one strap but
toned at the side, both strap and
vamp perforated. Turned soles
and two-Inch Louis heels. Price
$14.
(first I'loor, Murket)
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Last-Minute
Vestings
For the woman who dis
covers that after all her new
Easter suit requires something
in the shape of a frilly front.
They are of white and ecru
net sometimes net alono with
hemstitching and self-frills,
sometimes not with Valen
ciennes nnd tucks, sometimes
net shirred and frilled with
lace.
Tho width is 12 inches.
Tho prices $2.76 to $4 a
yard,, u
(Main Floor, Central)
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Smart New Umbrellas
to Protect Easter
Bonnets
Somo particularly good ones
for $10, too, in tho Umbrcllu
Shop!
They huve the welf-liked short
fortules and attractive short
handles of polished woods, col
ored bakelito or imitation amber.
Somo have rings, others huve
letthpr loops for carrying.
Flno quality silk cqvprs in black
or tho fashionable colors.
t,Mln pnoor.Mnrte
Only Six Days Left of the
Housewares Sale
Less than a week to tavo from ten to fifty pel cent on ftrs-t-class
houscfumishing3.
COOKING UTENSILS of giay or white enamelwaie, cast or
spun aluminum ware, old-fashioiied iroinaie, nickelwaie, tin and
Japanned ware, woodenware.
FIRELESS COOKERS, vwuum cleaners, both electric and
hand power; electric irons, and everything to make housekeeping
easier. h,
BRUSHES of every viuiety, bioomt., swcepern, mops, ami
everything to keep tho house clean.
REFRIGERATORS, kitchen cabinets, tables, ..tep-ladden.,
wringers, baskets, cedar chests, shirtwaist boxes and dress forms.
GALVANIZED IRON rubbish cans, ash cans, garbage cans,
and water pall.. ,,.!
BATHROOM FITTINGS of nickel or potceloid, nnd moie
other things than wo could put in a column.
.fc'.VrM chamois skins, lemarknble for size, quality nnd
priqe, GOc and 05c each. Speciallytanned to prevent hardening.
tffourtli I'loor, Market nd Central)
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Fluffy Chicks and Caster
.s in Abundance
Fluir.v yellow chicks of
eious size, $1.50 and $2.
taper eggs m gay color-., to be
filled, UOc to $3.
Plain chocolate eggb, 5c aud
10c.
Decoiatcd chocolate eggs,
(Ilown Main, store, riie.inul)
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A Doctor's Verdict
on Soap
A doctor took n cuke of BLUE
MOTTLE SOAP home and an-
xesterday he came
ordered three cases
jtff?? ..,t, inipwjft
alyzed it
back and
300 cakes.
r.irhliV8 ,th? wa-v ll,is famous
HUio Mottle laundry soap is goinc
out.
Gc a cake during March onlv.
We will take your orders at that
price now, and deliver as early In
April as wc can catch up on back
ordcij.
(Fourth riqpr, MarketX -wk.
In a Hurry
to get new Easter clothes have need of this Men's
Clothing Store in which they can always be sure
of being able to get the best and safest suits
and overcoats their money can buy for them
anywhere in America.
Spring suits, $32 to 65.
Spring overcoats, $35 to $65.
( riilrit floor. Market )
MEN
Want Easter Shirts
to Have Style
As well as comfort and durability.
The Men's- Wear Store has a showing of shirts that
wo think is not equaled in this city. Shirts made of
fine fabrics over the Wanamaker roomy patterns.
Shirts of madras, percale, silk-and-cotton and silk,
L.hiety in soft-cull', plain neglige style, but some with
starched cull's and pleated bosoms.
All the varieties of stripes and colors imaginable.
Prices range
madras to $12 for
from $1.65 for
a superb silk.
i Muln I loor, Market i
a bplendid woven
MEN
Italian Soft Hats for $5
These are the beautiful Borsalmo hat 4 that were just double
this price up toa few da . ago.
So line that we have boon obliged tu hahe the puces of some
other soft hats in ou stocks and bung them down to .5 each.
Chiefly in pearl .-hades and other good Spiing colors.
(Muln I'loor, MurkHi
MEN
Fine Low Shoes for Easter
Hero aie ten price-groups, and m evory group the price is
consideiabb lower than it vuis for similar shoes Juit year.
$7.50 a pair for black and tan calfskin oxfords on straight
English lasts with straight or wing tip; also black kidskin
oxfoul.
$0 a pair for black calfskin straight luce oxlouls and black
kidskin bluchor oxfords,
$n.50 ii pair fin tan calfskin English lust and broad-toe
oxfords in straight lace and blucher.
$10 a pair for chocolate kidskin straight laie.
$10.50 a pair for tan brogue oxfoids.
$12 n pair for black and mahogany coulovan English lasts.
$1U a pair for black nnd tan cordovan broguo oxfords.
315 a pair for calfskin in a new shade of tan.
$16 a pair for mahogany cordovan oxfords.
$17 n pair for mnhoguny coulovan brogue oxfords.
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