)?5iMitoiS7!5!'!S"HHMBi .. , , -uimpw-y -v Mlig),MS'r- - . " i . $ Ttt ' " ' -. if V ' 'y Y 'jjSieTV"'-" r " j V K i r JfJ -v EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, APRID 0, 192J Organ ptaj-satO.il and 4:60 WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Fair Store Opens at 9 WANAMAKER'S Store Closes at 5 WANAMAKER'S Tfe Store That Always Has Something Interesting to Show Is Always Busy ffi m - r-'-Wtft 7 - There's Nothing That Will Add More Honor and Praise this business than to have efficient people attending to it. What do you suppose dissatisfied visitors or ,ustomers say to their friends if, when they go av they have only discreditable words to 8 cak of the attendants they met when here? If they only would say their criticisms to ,. ch;ef rcdeption doorman, at the Chestnut Street or Juniper Street doors, on the west, ;oulditbclikethis: itru ninti wc met at the counter was cither surly, . . - a slacker, for he paid so little attention to us ?! t we do not know whether he was asleep or awake." that "The woman we saw was too busy to attend to us, MShe was in the act or puiung puwuur on ner nose. No one can calculate the business losses rising f rm nc carelessness of some unthinking- clerks. Signed Aprils, Ml- fifl&jfmttfc In Millinery, America Is Glad to Follow Paris and so when Paris says, as she has for this Summer, that largc hats, (lower trimmed, arc correct, we are very glad to follow the mode. New; and lovely flower trimmed hats from our own workrooms are to have their first showing to morrow morning. They are charm ing hats, of fine and fancy straws, in light and dark colois, and nie wreathed with all sorts of gay nnd colorful garden and field flowers. Each hat is different interest ing and lovely. Prices start at $18. (Scond I'lnor, Climtntit) HEN you have an accident with your eye-glasses, it is comforting to know that they can be repaired quickly and correctly in the Optical Goods Store on the Main Nltry Chestnut. A little elevator runs trom the Chestnut breet door to this gallery. New and Interesting Jade Ornaments Some on cords, and others to be worn as separate pendants, arc among the new things in the Jewelry Store. The jade, of course, is imitation, but is of un usually attractive color, and the pendants arc carved in aitistic and effective designs. Separate ornaments arc $3 CO to $10. Imitation jade pendants on black silk cords, some with lhincstonc slides, are $3 to $12. (Jewelry Htorr. ClirMnut) The Favorite Silk Store of Three Generations In herv young days Grand mother bought her si ks lit Wanamakcr's. And kept on buying them here all her life. Her daughters nnd grand daughters hnvc followed her footsteps. Silk fashions have changed, but still women know that the best, the absolutely dependable silks, arc to be bought at Wanamakcr's. A poor silk is a dear pur chase at any price. Wc arc less interested in advertising sensational price - offerings than in doing a steady day-in-and-day-out good business In all dependable qualities of silks approved by fashion. It nearly always happens that people who "'go clsowncrc" to examine other highly-advertised silks, come back to buy at Wanamakcr's. , And this applies to all the good nnd fashionable .silks of the season, in any shade and texture! (llrit I'lnor, Clif-lnilt) CHINESE reed sewing baskets are ready for the porch workers. They are in three shades of brown and five sizes, arc trimmed with rings, tassels and beads and cost 50c to $2.75. (Tourtli l'loor. Chestnut) a tMpw Slimier Ipump of Midnight Blue Hid It seems to fill n long-felt need .i!. .t.. ulinnor-numD of 'irtat blue kid. The very foot rear for afternoon toilettes of litk blue satin, silk or tiicolctte. Fashioned with one strap, luttoninn over the instep, slender j. in,i. tnrnofl sole and aby Louis heel. And please re rember that it is midnight blue lot an "off" or bright color. 1 The price is $15. (First Floor, .Mixruen Fine Mocha Handbags at Lowest Prices in Years M.!... f fliof hnnilHflll. Vol- 4lUUid VI HWIl WMM VP - rety quality which is so easily listingmsneu irom me uueum fad. In delightful spring and sum ner shades of beaver, tan, gray ind moue. Tnn sharps, nne nt S7.50 and he other at $8.30. (Mnln Hoor. C'lirotnut) Women's Chamois Lisle Gloves, 65c and $1 a Pair At 63c a nair are short chamois lisle gloves in black nnd buck, tth tvo clasp fastenings. At a pair are slip-on gloves In ,hite. mode, nonceo color. feaur, huck and ehnmois color; omc -with elastic wrist. HUM Mule) The Season for the Georgette Blouse TUO flf tUn lint mnii k mny new styles in these blouses Pie One Ul'tli n cnimrn hik nfTnnl f ' le in the front and a squnrn Peck, slip-on fnshion nt S10.50, Bid annrlior mnr3n m,:,u T,iWnriA !!ar and front of embroidered pm lacc-irimmed net at 510.85. I DOth nf tlioun ni-nli. nn.lnlii Ran be had in either white or PMh-colorcd Georgette crepe. ITIilrU 1 Inor, Crnlrnl) I T m ieV Tllhlllnr Slrirf I hjijl KJ. J Patterns in Wool Jersey . "Inch mnnn. tl,nf i, ,..! K'wy is knitted in one piece 'or the VinH ,,,i i . ;? mt . '."" "u,u lo lur ' ilirt cxcee(linBIv Pretty sports hn.i ' V10. W0()1 Jersey is two !n tfc nnl J0 mcrso color shows the fw . r naucrn- This is LtJ1"18 Wc have had these W? !" 5 ire fi n .7 a cuiuringa ana re w a pattern. H"t llonr. riienlnul) Girls' Plaid Skirts ., to Wear Now Jrtttv ni I , . " l0 wear fe80 w hVi'1 sklrts in e Spring v .Mrta 8ports "ack- vluM "ew models are of soft coloring yi nu,nllor of Plensing seated ,i ' oler.i Knitc Pleats." d somo hnvc 8i(l "wSSr1" 2? ' 29 inch waist (s"ml I'lnor. n.ftn..l) on-Twist Tanp Hhl. i1 Wn't0 Or black. rnmo n ' hurit.5 UBeIu F y number H!etp7 Twov-ynl pieces An Extraordinary Sale of Women's Underwear 4800 Summer Union Suits at $1 Half Price and Less ' This is one of the best pieces of news the Underwoar Store has had to tell for years. These are all fine, high-grade union suits from the foremost manufac turer in the country, whose label is in the goods. Fresh, perfect merchandise of the sort that is selling right now elsewhere at two to two and a half times the price we have marked it. White and pink in two kinds of fabrics, fine ribbed plain lisle and mercerized lisle. Tops are with shoulder straps or bodice style. Sizes 34 to 44. At $1 a suit women will lay in supplies of these goods for the entire Summer. Most of the West Aisle tables are given over to this Sale. ' Also a Special Sale of Women's Stockings at Average Half 53c a pair for artificial silk in black, white and shoe shades. $1.15 n pair for full-fashioned black nnd white silk with cotton tops; first and second grades. $1.55 a pair for full-fashioned silk to the top in black and colors, the colors second grade. S2 a pair for full-fashioned silk to the top in black. And the Following Goods at Average Half Price Women's Underwear Cotton vests, bodice style, at 20c. White libbed cotton and lisle vests, extra sizes, 30c. "Seconds." Pink cotton bloomers, 35c, three for White ribbed cotton union suits, 50c. Children's Underwear Ribbed cotton vests at 12V6c at 25c; $1. Children's Stockings White and colored mercerized socks with fancy tops, 35c, thice pair for $1. Three-quarter hose in white with fancy col ored striped tops, mercerized cotton, 50c a pair. Heather mixed, Derby ribbed three-quarter sports hose of mercerized cotton, with turnover tops, 55c a pair. (West AUIr) Speaking of Moderate Prices on Women's Coats There are at least fifteen good styles in fine all-wool velour, tricotinc and bolivia between $37.50 and $67.50. Nor is a woman limited to coats alone; a number aie wraps, and there are even capes between these prices. They have many of the newest fnshion features, such as long silk fringe, embroidery, round collars, others gathered or with long scarf ends. As for colors, one may hnve a choice from navy or Copenhagen blue, tan and black. Many of these coats aie entirely silk lined. (I'lrnt riiior, Cmtrnl) The " Wimbledon," That New Sports Coat for Young Women Is here again the first lot wc had is entirely gone! It is a smart new sports coat of veldyne, full length, and in a distinctive new model. ... It is a straight and youthful affair with an attractive new high collar, which like the front and sleeves, Is, bordered by btitching of contrasting color. A narrow belt defines the waist It comes in the most popular Spring colors Hindustan brown, the new cnrnmel color, Sorrento nnd navy blue, nnd Is lined throughout with u harmonizing silk. Price $66 and 14 to 20 year sizes. (Second 1'luur, Clicatnut) Exquisite Embroidered Flouncings Once More From St. Gall It has been over a year since we have received any of these wide flouncings, and not since be foie the wnr has the price been ho low. On fine organdie or batiste, with beautiful patterns that look like hand embroidery. They nre 42 inches wide nnd only $t 50 n yard. Especially nice for gradu ation dresses and for women's lingerie frocks. (Mriit rionr, riiritnul) The Tiny Girl Loves a Parasol And, now that the good out door weather has started, we have any number of requests for these pietty little sunshades. They are ruffled nnd plnin, just like grown-up paiasols, and are in flowered cotton, silk and cot ton materials and all silk, 75c to $5. (Mnln Floor, Murhft) Such Slip-On Sweaters Women Are Asking For ( Quite a number of new styles are arriving of this kind nnd you may have either the V-neck or the round, high neck that looks bo wo'.l with Peter Pan collars. They arc of lightweight wool and alpaca wool, easily stretched, and finished with a belt or sash of the sumo. They aro very nice sweaters for sports wear and come in good colors. $10, $13.50 and $1C.G0 are tho priced. A Good Time to Get Imitation Ivory Toilet Articles for we liavo some "seconds" that aie marked nt Inteiestlng piices. There nre mirrors, hair, hat, cloth and other blushes, puff boxes, hair receivers, pin boxes, pin trays, frames, cream nnd salve jars and soap boxes. Prices begin ut 20c nnd go to 55. , ft (uln ttyr, C'hcktnut) Says Dr. Frank Crane of the Ampico "7 do not know but I like the Ampico' s repro duction of a pianist bet ter than the same piece played by the artist's own fingers. "For this reason: Be cause I can run it over and over it is never tired itfplays when my, not his, ivhim dictates it stops when I want it to "slop it is never offended I am not called upon to applaud nor to think lip new complimentary bromides it repeats any phrase I ivish and re peats it precisely as it was played the first time it tvill operate in the middle of the night, if I choose, or at five in the morning, a time xohen no human performer would perform, and go at it as brilliantly and willingly as at 8 P. M. and I do not have to sit in a crowded concert hall to listen, but can light my pipe and lie back in my easy chair and alto gether I rank the Ampico among my most subtle luxuries almost good enough to be sinful." This matchless repro ducing piano, the Am pico, is to be found only in the W a n a m a k e r Stores in Philadelphia and New York. It has inspired and charmed many others than the well-known writer whose words are quoted above. If you have never heard it, step into Egyp tian Hall and let us demonstrate its fitness to be the musical instru ment of your home. You may have the Am pico in the Chickering, Schom acker, Haines, Marshall & Wendell, or the celebrated Kn'abe piano. (Srconil I'lnor) Nearly Every Householder Handles a Paint Brush about this time of year! Fur niture to bo touched up, floors' to be done over, walls to be re-tinted, old screens to bo mnde new not to speak of Torches nnd loofs nnd even big jobs like whole houses to be done. We .sell the best pnints in the world the famous "S. W. P." paints, of strictly first grndc. They come in every form nnd preparation in which paint is u&cd inside and out side paints, enamels, varnish es, shellacs, wall washes and tints everything! Ask us for "S. W. P." for anything that needs pninting, from cellar to roof. You can not bun n better paint. Brushes, too 15c to $10. (Fourth I Inor, Murkct) Hit-and-Miss, Rag Rugs at Lowered Prices Clean, well-made rag rugs with bordeis in various colors. Ox 12 ft $14.50 G x 9 ft $7.50 7.0 x 10.(1 ft $10.25 Revet sible wool rugs in light Ci'orings unci also at loweicd prices. 0x12 tt $20 (!9 ft $17 8.3x10.(1 ft $27 3(i x 63 in $6.25 (Srtrntli I'lnor, Clit'Ktmit ) CANDY sets for porch tables are In three pieces, fitted into lac quered boxes, and priced at $2. Find them in the Orien tal Store. (I'uurth riuvr, Chestnut) i 1 MfpTT fi i '- ' $ i i ' The Great Sale of Fine Dining-Room, and Bedroom Suits Is as Good Now as Ever WE HAD so many suits of a pattern that for all prac tical purposes the variety will be as good tomor row, as it was when the Sale began. We have sold a very large number of suits, but we still have a splendid selection of suits of the same types to sell, and they are marked 40 per cent below the mar ket prices. They are suits of the finest kind, the stock on hand of four manufacturers who make no other kind. You have often heard of the kind of furniture that becomes a family inheritance; this is it. As for the style, that is something anybody can judge, and anybody who .is a judge can see that these suits are true and handsome interpretations of the various periods to which they belong. They are in fine walnut and mahogany, many being in the antique finish that gives them an added elegance. There has not been an opportunity to choose suits of this kind in such a variety at such a saving in years if indeed there has ever been one. (l'lflli 1 luur, CheMiiut) 3070 New Books "Man's Unconscious Spirit," by Wilfrid Lay, Ph. D., author of "Man'.s Unconscious Con flict." Price 2. A discussion of spiritualism fiom the view point of the psychoanalyst. The book contains original views on consciousness and the power of the uncon scious. "The Tragic Bride," by Francis Brett Young. Piico ?2. The work of one of the younger writeis, whose output has a definite significance and charm (Main I'lnor. Tlilrlrrnth) To Shut Out the Sun's Hot Glare AwningS Old Sol was ahead of time this ,car. Many an awning went up in March. And not a bit too soot to give the house that comfoit able blinded atmosphere it needs on a warm flay. We require a foitnight to complete awnings to order. It is well to get your order in early, before the ru-h is at its height. Awnings of plain khaki duck first-grade quality army duel;, full eight-ounce extra hoavy, al most ever'asting, and extia eco nomical from the fact that plain lratennl cuts to better ndvantago and with le.-s waste than striped. Where .stripes are prcferied we use the best woven snipes, or the best grade of painted stripe duck either one in the color you prefer, with scallop or fringe finish. Estimates on lequcst. (I Itlli l'lonr, Market) To All Men With Spring Suits to Buy As to quality in men's clothing, we have our own stand ard and there is none higher. All the Spring suits in our .stock come up to it all of them are of one brand our own. They are Wanamaker suits all over and through and through. , We will not have the Wanamaker name put on any suits but suits of the Wanamaker kind. In this policy there is nothing clever it is just plain, old-fashioned common sense. There is in the Spring suits we are showing good, sub stantial value for the money they cost. There is all the style that any man, or young man or youth can wish. The prices for youths' suits are $28 to $40 and for the regular suits, $32 to $G5. Men, young men, youths, you can trust this Store to serve you as well as ever. (Third l'lonr, Market) Yes, Sir, $2.35 Will Buy a Really Fine Shirt That is, it will in this collection of odds nnd ends of Wana maker shirts that are marked this low price for a clcaraway. Soft cuff, plain neglige shirts of fine imported Manchester madras and other madias and unusually good quality percale. All in attiactne strired designs. (Main Floor, Murkrt) Only Boys' Suits of the Best Kind are good enough for the Wanamaker Boys' Clothing Store and they aie surely here. Spring suits in a full selection of fancy fnbrics and blue serges, excellently designed in Noifolk models and tailored and finished for looks, style and lasting service. In si.cs for boys of 8 to 1R ,eai- at $16.50 to $35. IVi I riuor, C rnlral) Charming Candlewick Spreads $10 and $11 Each I' or n Colonial room, there is nothing more peculiarly appropriate than an old-fashioned candlewick bedsprend. It seems to bring back the very atmospheie of old Colonial days. i'hese .spreads nre hand-tufted with candlewick, laundered and then bleached white in the sun. These are a now lot that we are show mg in sizes for single and double beds $10 and SU each. (lth Door. Central) In Oriental Rugs Opportunities Are Many and Good Recent arrivals, with exceptional lots in regular stocks, combine to make the Oriental Hug Store u very interesting and attractive place these days. Chine.se rugs lately unbaled, in beautiful blues and golden tans, are priced at $115 for hizo 8.51x5.2 feet up to $1165 for size 20x12 feet. Fine choice in between New Kermanshahs, splendid heay pieces in soft, rich blue and ecru shades and in charming designs, $295 for size 13x9 feet to $10-15 for 14.5x10.7 feet. A beautiful selection of pieces in between. A miscellaneous group of carpets in our regular stock marked at wonderfully low figures consists ot Anatolian Serapis ami Bidjars in carpet sizes lOxG 0 feet un to 22.7x15.1 feet and priced at $1G5 to $1465. Smaller sized rugs are here at extraordinarily low prices Mosuls at $35 to $47 in sizes 3x6 to 4x7 feet. Kazaks and Daghestans, 4x6 to 5x7 feet, at $57 to $85 Chinese, 8.3x5.2 ftet, $115 and 2x1 to 1x7 feet at ?2u to $85. HeonO i'lnor. Ihtn'min w& n 3 mm i l 'm'Lt HKWV a 4l i' 11 m 111 4 I. iiui,, r,00r tern) f P (tririj rioof, un;ri . T I V "' V
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