J ' ' s the Store That Gets the New Goods and the New Low Prices First -JL. Criticism Never Leads But Suggests Things - It has a tongue, but no hands or -legs to do things or get anywhere. The men and women who act take the risks, costs, spend money and time in experiments, and finally settle down to do the best they know, leaving others to do the talking and improve on what others have begun, if they know how or want to do so. In this free country the doors are all open to initiators who have the courage to work and strive to win. Signed May IS, 1021. ffiffat Cool Wash Silk Blouses in Summery White Most arc all white, but a few have a gay touch of color. A soft, lovely white crepe do chino blouse, trimmed with filet lace on the collar and -vest, M $10.85. Another crepe do chino blouse with a Peter Pan collar frilling and tiny tucks Is $10.50. And a number of effective new .models with Peter Pan collars, somo .piped with color, othera with tuxedo collars, arc of cropo do chine and arc $10.75 to $13.75. To wear with sweaters or with suits if you like is a becom ing little blouse of tub silk with Peter Pan collar. It is $5.85. (Third Floor, Chestnut) Lon&Silk Gloves at $1.65 a Pair Of lustrous, firm silk in Mi lanese weave, the gloves arc in twelve nnd fourteen button lengths and in black, white, pon gee, tan npd brown. (ffnl AMe) Women's Crepe de Chine Dresses for Street and Afternoon A group of very attractive dresses of fine, heavy quality crepe de chine have come into the Gown Salons to sell at the special price of $47.50. ' There arc six models, several of them quite distinctive, all of them looking much more than, their price. One of the most effective is a gown of soft Venetian blue, with eyeletted bodice, a little chemisette of tucked cream Georgette and a long, draped tunic cut in Van Dyke points. It suggests a picture frock. Quito different is a straight chemise frock of soft gray studded with nail-head bead ing' in iridescent blue effect. And different still a button-back effect in beige, hand embroidered in dark brown. The colors include navy and this soft old Venetian blue, beige, gray and black. Sizes are 36 to 42. For women who need such dresses they represent opportunity. (First Floor, Central) Frocks for All Miss Philadelphia's Daytime Needs are hanging in those cool, dust-proof cases in the Young Women's Salons some of the prettiest frocks imaginable, too! There are not many frocks of a kind that is what makes the collection s,o fasci nating. There are dresses precisely suited to the needs of the tall, willowy girl, straight lino frocks for her bhortcr, plumper sister, who pines for a sylph'-likc silhouette; fluffy frocks and sevcro frocks, simplo frocks and dresses of elegance. It is truly n remarkable collection. The beautiful silks of the season have been cleverly utilized glistening charmeusc, crinkly crepes, the new Canton crepes, rough ish, lustrous sports silks. They nre in blue shades, in brown and hennn tones, in beige, in pearly grays, in white and delicate colors. Street, afternoon and dinner frocks arc all here. 928.50 to $70 and 14 to 20 year sizes. (Second Floor, Chestnut) r- rjTt' LJgffi tSat?J !0B" Seed and Checkerboard Voiles Seed voiles have a well-defined check-line of white on colored ground, with tiny seed-like flecks of white sprinkled over them. Checkerboard or "tile" voiles aro in small or large patterns of whitc-and-color check. . Doth come in good colors, light apd dark. Both are 34 inches wide. And each is 75c a yard. (Flrnt Floor, Chestnut) Most Women Find Need for a Lightweight Cloth Coat There are cool davs even in Summer nnd mnnv nmaainna niim snch a coat is useful. A number of beautiful wraps, cdats and capes in Bolivia, peach bloom and tricotinc, all silk lined, are now marked $57.50. In several cases the price has been much hither. There nrn not nil rizpb in nnv one style nor all the usual colors, but the assortment is good. (First Floor, Central) Pleated Woolen. Sports Skirts for Larger Women There arc plaids as well as stripes and it is hard to tell which is the prettiest. Every skirt, however, is made with the requirements of tho larger woman in mind, and they arc all tailored to perfection. At $18.75 aro fine black serge skirts with an almost invisible pin stripe of white. There are clustei' knife pleats and box pleats. At 22.50, all-wool prunella black anil white plaid skirts, stitched closely over tho hips. At $25, either black-and-white plaids or brown-and-tan plaid3, tho solid color showing on top tho box pleats and carefully stitched over the hips. Sizes, 32 to 10 inches waist band. (Flrnt Floor. Central) New Importation of Philippine Hand - Embroidered Underclothes Any woman who does not know how exquisitely fine and dainty these Philippine garments aro should certainly see these. The expert riecdlcworkers down there on the islands put their "lost beautiful work into these underclothes for American women. It is important to note that both patterns and materials aro what our customers especially desire. Prices arc astonishingly little on this new shipment. Seveial now models in nightgowns at $2.85 and $3.85. Fine white batiste, made by hand, beautifully hand-embroidered; with V or low round necks and short sleeves. Pink or blue batiste nightgowns, hand made and hand em broidered, $2.S5. Some especially fine nightgowns not only hand embrtiidcrcd, but with insets of real lace, at $G.85. Others up to $8. Three new models in onvolppe chemises at $2.85 and $3.85. Fine white batiste, hand made and hand embroidered. Drawers at $1.50, $1.G5 and $2.75. A new fchippiont of Japaneso crepo petticoats is also. in. ""ik, blue or white, with hand-embroidered dots nnd scalloped edge, $2.85. All the above prices aro exceptionally low. (Third Floor, Central) . Corset Opportunities in the White Sale Some unusually good values in the May Sale aro these Wana maker Special corsets: Topless models pf pink brochc, designed for average figures, $3.50, $3.75 and $4. Topless and low-bust models, of routil or brochc, at $1.50 and S2.50. Two laccd-front models of pink coutil and pink broche, at $2 and $2.50. (Third Floor. Chestnut) . Both These Wliite Shoes for Women Are Unusual One is n snorts shoo. ilnriHrdlv umiKiml for its nHcr- nf X7.S0. A Sooddooking, woll-mado white canvas oxford, with leather trimming. no Straight tin. militnrv lirnl nnrl tr!mminn nrn nf hlnrlr nr Inn father, ns you choose. "ho other is as pretty a white buckskin pump as wo have seen this ".,lr' ,Jt haa cxtru B00(l lincs Perforated wing tip, white leather ""n ncci and sole. Tho price is $12. Best Dollar , Petticoat in a Long While Good, white sateen, well cut and well mode, with hemstitching, tucks and ruffle. -At $1, they should go out by tho dozen. A little better quality in a plain-flounced white sateen petti coat at $1.50. And at $3.85 each, a white tub silk petticoat, made shadow proof, with scnlloned edge; and a white or flesh-color wash satin petti cont. shadow proof, with hem stitched hem. Both of these are otraight-line models, and nil of them aro special White Sale prices. (Third Floor, Central) Cardboard Doll Sets, 30c Both little girl nnd little boy lolls arc included, and with them nre costumes each costume" in a separate package, and complete, ready to be made up. Nice for llttlo girls who nre just learning to sew. , (Second rioor, Central) cMber ;ptatebea btvbitz& of tetinguteijeb iWerit The patterns are so beauti ful that many brides arc choosing them for their new homes nnd the different pieces of tho service may be bought separately if desired. Among others, there aro the St. Germain and the Pierpont services made by Gorham Company. lhesc nre among tho finest silver-plated serv ices we have evpr had. The Heraldic arid Hinsdale from 1847, Rogers Brothers; tho Sheraton from R. Wallace nnd a number of delightful Colonial patterns from Reed & Barton arc all of them hero nnd they offer a. great variety of selection. (Jewelry Store, Chestnut anil Thirteenth) The Mounting Popularity of Chinese Rugs Chinese rugs nre meeting- with a new appreciation, both as n factor in furnishing schemes and also because of their excellent service qualities. This, at. least, is our cxpcrcicnce of the Chinese rugs we nre now showing. These arc tho best Chinese rugs in tho market and their prices nvo distinctly moderate. If you are looking for a rug of fine furnishing quality and sound wearing, quality you should seo this collection. Chinese Rugs 0.2 x 6.2 $150 10.2 7.0 11.0 14.0 12.2 12.0 13.3 14.0 12.2 12.2 15.6 15.0 20.0 ,...$185 X 8.2 . x 4.0 ;... $85 x 9.0 $287 xlO.5 $485 X 9.3 $355 xlO.O $450 xl3.3 $535 x 9.5 $357 x 9.2 $335 x 9.1 $275 X12.0 $445 x 9.2 $565 X12.0 $985 (Seventh Floor, 14.3 xl.0.6 $395 13.8 xlO.8 $390 12.1 x 9.4 $285 15.10x11.2 $445 12.0 x 9.2 $335 12.2 x 9.4 $325 17.0 xll.O $425 16.3 xlO.10 $525 15.3 x 9.0 $375 16.0 xll.3 $535 Chinese Rugs Small Sizes 2.0x4,-0 to 3.0x6.0 $25 to $65 Central, and Chestnut) People Who Have Been Waiting for Pianos to Come Down People who havtf fine enough pianos in town, but who want an inexpensive one for the Summer bungalow or farmhouse. People who have young folks just learning to play, and who need a true-toned, but low-priced instrument for them to practice on. All these and every one else who-wants a piano of small price, will find this Wanamaker Sale of Used and Reduced Pianos and Player-Pianos to contain splendid opportunities. There are still good choosings in the sale of Used Upright Pianos for $75 to $325 That Were Originally $300 to $600 New Reduced Upright Pianos for $295 to $975 That Were Originally $395 to $1150 Used Player-Pianos for $375 to $800 That Were Originally $500 to $1000 New Reduced Player-Pianos for $525 to $800 That Were Originally $750 to $900 Sweet-toned instruments, all in perfect repair, with a lifetime of music in them. Sold on the convenient terms that apply to all our piano selling. (Oraekillnll, Second Floor, Market) Welcome Arrivals in Victor Red Seal Records It's delightful to sec tho production of these records in so many of the popular numbers, whoso output was interrupted during the war, "catch up" with the demand! Among the "formerly outs" which have just become "availables" arc. tho following favorites: 61131 "Hungarian Danco in G Minor" (Kreisler). 04197 "Traumerei" (Elman). 64623 "Love, Hero 13 My Heart" (McCormack). 61267 "Hear the Gcntlo Lark'1 (Gluck). 87552 "Serenade" (McCor-mack-Kfeisler). 88014 "Messiah" (Homor). 88616 "Love Me or Not" (Caruso). 89018 "Ai Xostri Monti," from "Trovatorc" ( Homer Caruso). 89108 "Mighty Lak a Rose" (Fnrrar-Krcisler). 74160 "Forgotten" (Williams). 74182 "Meditation from Thais" (Krcislor). 74420 "Carry Me. Back to Old Virginny" (Gluck). (I'lionoeraph Store, Second Floor, Centrnl) Clearing Out Some Dresses for Little Girls at $1.25 to $5 which is considerably helnw Virii- original prices. They are in pretty, practical styles, as well as more fluffy frocks for better wear, and there nre plenty of sizes for two to six year olds. Of ginghams, sturdy cham- (Thlrd Floor. Chestnut) brays, organdies and other cot tons, the dresses are not only in plnin colois, but in attractive plaids and checks. And it's a good time to get littlo sister's frocks for the whole summer: Women's Silk Stockings "Seconds" at $1.25 1200 pair of silk stockings with cotton tops and soles. In tho three best-liked shades of brown Russian calf, cordovan nnd African brown. Selected "seconds" that will wear as well ns first-grade goods, which would be noarly doublo this price. (Wfit AUU) Sturdy Boston Bags for $3.50 For shopping and general util ity purposes there is no rccep taclo that surpasses the Boston hag. We have somo of these bags of black and brown cowhide which wo enn sell at a notably low price. They are made with a sowed over lapping framo and havo double hnndles. In 14, 15 nnd 16 inch sizes. (Main Floor, Chestnut) You Can Suit Yourself, Sir and suit yourself to the greatest satisfaction in this Men's Clothing Store if a new Summer suit of the finest ready-to-wear kind is what you need. Our purpose is to discover how much we can give a man for his money, not how little; how much excellence of fabric, tailoring and style and to give it ' to him. . There is nothing to prevent us from giving him the maximum of value in all of these essentials, and we are giving it. Suits, .$35 to .$65. Youths' models, $25 to $40. (Third Floor, Market) Where Else Will Men Find Such Oxfords for $7.50! In these four styles of men's low shoes we believe we have the best $7.50 shoes in all Philadelphia. They are fine in fashion, fine in workmanship and made of selected leathers. We have seen nothing like them within a couple of dollars of their price. The reason we can sell these handsome shoes at such a low price is twofold: We bought them to advantage and then lopped a good piece off our profit. No. 1 No. 1. Dark brown calfskin with straight" tips nnd blind eye lets. No. 2. Mahogany calfskin with straight tips, saddle straps, per forated vamps and heel foxing and rubber heels. No. 3. Pebble grain tan calf skin with straight tips, center punched; perforated vamp seams, broad shanks and flanged heels. No. 4. Tan grain calfskin with full wing tips, perforated vamp scams and heel foxing, full flanged heel and stitched heel scat. Young men will take No. 3 No. 4 to these shoes as a duck takes to water. (Main Floor, Market) Men's Fine Handkerchiefs $5.65 a Dozen Of considerably better grade linen than is ordinarily found in handkerchiefs at this price. Fresh and snowy and spotless, the handkerchiefs are all of sturdy Irish flax, m that never-out-of-fashion style plain hem stitched. (West Aisle) Men's Fine Japanese Silk Shirts for $8.50 These shirts are of a very high grado of white habutai silk and all men who have worn shirts of this fabric know how splendidly it wears and what beautiful, cool Summer shirts it makes. Plain neglige style with soft cuffs. A new low price this season. (Main Floor. Market) Flags for Memorial Day When Memorial Day comes around everybody will want to, comply with the suggestion of tho Governor of Pennsylvania to fly a clean United States flag. No other kind is worthy of tho country or the day. The only flags good enough are those prop qrly made, of good materials and in fast colors. Select yours as soon ns possi ble. Above all, do not put it off. Timely choosing means satisfac tion. Good flags arc here in a vari ety of sizes from small silk flags up to the largest all-wool bunting. Prices, 5c to ?69. Also flag poles of wood or steel. (Seenth rioor, Mnrket) Ruffled Muslin Curtains Dainty and Cool Looking They arc favorites of many ears' standing for country and honshoio homes nnd, of course, there is never a question about their washing well. Since prices dropped .so much on these curtains, many women have been laying in needed sup plies. There arc plain and dot ted Swiss curtains with rufHos, colored Swisses and plain and dotted grenadines, from $2 up to $15 a pair. The latter is imported Swiss with embroidered rufflo and is less than linlf the original price. (I'lftli I'lonr, MnrUet) Too Much Capital in Caps 1000 Men's Hand-Tailored London Caps to Sell at $1 Each Half price would be putting it mildly, although some have been sold for double. The dollar price is for quick disposal, regardless of the fact that these caps were intended to sell for three or four times this figure and even today could not bo imported to sell for twico that. Cap season is here for outdoor men. (Main Floor, Market) The Very Dinner Sets for Summer Homes The good, but not over costly American porcelain dinner sots needed in Summer cottages are here in as good a variety as anybody of reasonable requirements could wish for. They are of the best standard quality and arc real sets in number and character of pieces. For 106' and 107 piece sets prices begin at $17.50 nnd go up to $50. The selection in between includes sets at dozens of different prices and in a most attractive assortment of decorations. The sets nt $17.50 are very exceptional for that price. They aro in a plain gold band decoration. The $50 sets have a conventional border with gold edge and coin gold handles. It is not a moment too soon to choose, especially since the choice is so very good. (Fourth I'loor, Clietnut) A Striking New Kind of Japanese Straw Rug , These newest Japanese straw rugs are in most attractive designs nnd colorings and are especially suitable for light nnd dainty fur nishings. 012 ft., $15.50 8x10 ft., $11.50 6x9 ft., $10.50 Other nnd much less expensive Japanese straw rugs X.12 ft., $6.75 8x10 ft., $5.50 . 6x0 ft, $15.50 Grass rugs in pleasing patterns and colors l.sia ft., fl-t 8x10 ft., Sll.IiO Cxfl ft., $8 (Seienth rioor, Chestnut) The Furniture Stocks Are Full of Exceptional Things What particular kind of furniture do you need? Are you looking for a. bedroom suit of a worthy and dependable kind at a mod erate price .'If so, you should see the suits we are now offering at $178. .$255, $204 and $344. No. they were not made to sell for those price;?. They were made to sell for 30 per cent more, but we bought them to special advantage from a manufacturer who excels in goods ot this class and who makes a very large proportion nf the low-priced bedroom furniture sold in this Store. Th y are in a choice of ma -Tanv, walnut or enamel and in Adam, Queen Anne and Louis XVI periods. ., . , Perhaps you are looking for a line dining-room suit, one of those lifetime suits that become a family possession. The selection here at special prices is the finest ever shown at this season. The stocks on hand of four leading manufacturers are represented in this col lection and every suit is marked 40 per cent less than market prices $365 to $1368. If low-priced living-room or library furniture be your need, you aro fortunate, ye are disposing ol a notable puchase of overstuffed pieces in tapestry at a saving of 30 per cent from regular prices. B , $167 toC$297e indlvidual pieces or n complete suit, as you wish. Suits of three pieces,' Davenports $75 to $138. Arm chairs, $60 to $75. Lasy arm chairs, $46 to $82. Hocking chairs, $46 and $54. (Fifth and flUtli Moore) i.' , f (Flrt Flgor. Market) S .'"--, , 41aa.v. w ,-A.'4'ir If jlM jHwiSfftfi rj&
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