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Store Closes at 5
Store Opens at 9
L'lilmen nt Noon
tt Is Surely the Summery Goods That the People Are Asking for Now
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Continuous Intelligent
Industry May Go On
Without a Jolt
There will be enough work for all if wages arc
, . snUared to the conditions of the time. Some
u e rents arc reduced and reducing, as well as
COnlThcrc is far too much reflection upon the working
njc who always suffer the most when called out to
Slr,Now that rents will have to lower wherever
rcitv of houses raised them; and now that almost
n nrHrlcs of food and drygoods and furniture are
fLrcd. part of the high cost of living has been
moved And still further reductions will go on as
Iheratcs of labor are gradually lowered, at least to
! extent of a beginning to share in further reducing
Ihc cost of production, which will have the effect, of
providing more work for the mills, factories and
workshops. -
Let this subjecjt be carefully thought out before
action.
Signed
June 17, 1021.
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Millinery in All-White, Navy-and-White
and White-and-Black
"There is a current im
pression that it is unpleas
ant to have to run after
one's hat," says Mr. Chester
ton. Every woman knows that
it is at least exhausting.
And many know that much
time and strength are sav,ed
if the search begins in
these cool, pleasant Milli
nery Salons of ours where
so many charming hats are
displayed that the difficulty
lies in deciding against any
of them.
Tomorrow a special collec
tion of all-white, white-and-black
and navy-and-white
hats are, shown at very mod
erate prices.
1 fOit is not too late to put furs and Winter
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Office w on the
(Third Floor, Central)
Children's Hats Reduced
A large majority of all the their prices lowered and are
i.i. vi.ii u t. it. ow but $2.50 to $7.50.
pretty little hats in the This includes both dress and
juvenile salon have had everyday hats.
(Hccond Floor, Chrstnnt)
Women's Gingham Frocks
Fresh and Gay, at $15
The sort which most
women would like to buy by
threes and fours they are
so Summery-looking and so
convenient.
There are a dozen styles
or more tie-back dresses,
surplice dresses, overskirt
dresses, 'chemise dresses,
and there are checks and
plaids in the variety of
(First Flo
colors characteristic of
ginghams the checks white
with tan, black, green, pink,
brown or blue; the plaids
with a little of everything in
them. Usually these gay
colors are relieved by white
trimmings; white pique or
rickrack, or percale or em
broidery; but a few dresses
have self-folds or bindings.
Price $15.
or. Central)
Young Women's Organdie, Swiss and
Taffeta Dresses at $22.50
A really delightful collection of frocks,
in which Miss 14 to 20 will be certain to
find her own particular style.
TAFFETA DRESSES in dark blue or
black, trimmed with little points of cream
organdie. The quaint bodice is double
pointed in front and ties in a sash behind.
A good soft quality silk that promises
excellent service and very' carefully made.
Priced $22.50.
' DOTTED SWISSES AND ORGAN-
I DIES 'in at least ten different styles at
22.50 lovely Summery things in every
i hue of the flower garden.
Sleeveless Frocks, $7.50 to $25
Fine checked GINGHAMS in all the
pretty colors at $7.50.
Novelty colored EPONGES and white
GABARDINES at $9.50.
LINENS and IMPORTED EPONGES,
in white and beautiful colors, at $11.50.
WOOL JERSEYS, in white, black and
colors, at $11.50.
Heavy SILK CREPES, in black, rose,
navy or delft blue, at $25.
All 14 to 20 year sizes.
NEW SHIPMENTS
OF THE NEW
WASHABLE
JERSEY SILK
An ideal silk for all sports uses
dresses, suits, skirts, coats,
hats, girdles, bathing caps and
'kerchiefs.
A firm, close-woven, substantial
texture, in white, black, navy,
delft, henna, jade, emerald, sand,
peacock, maizo, rose, flesh and
brown.
36 inches wide, and priced $2.50
a yard.
(First Floor, Chrstnut)
Frocks for Little Girls
Several particularly dainty styles in
gingham frocks at $8.50 one with a
cunning apron effect of white organdie.
Charming flower-like frocks of white
organdie, the skirt composed of innumer
able little ruffles of colored organdie with
flower girdles and neck frills to match.
White with blue, orchid, maize, flame or
rose color. Priced $10.
6 to 12 year sizes.
(Second Floor, Clientnut)
WHITE SILK
HANDBAGS
AT AGREEABLY
LOW PRICES
These are truly beautiful bags,
too. Bags of white moire silk
and white silk crepe, in various
sizes and shapes, fine in fashion
and carefully made.
Some have fancy metal frames,
others white celluloid frames and
a few have gaily colored celluloid
frames for a contrast. Many have
inner frames, too.
Prices are $2.75, $3, $3.75 and
up to $7.50.
(Main Floor, Clientiiut)
In the
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Women's Sleeveless Coats Again
This time it has jumped into the front line of fashion almost over
night, as it were, and women at the fashionable watering places arc
wearing these smart little jackets over one-piece dresses or with
sports skirts and lingerie blouses.
The material is a delicioubly soft silk-and-wool duvetyne, either in
n plain color, liko jade green or rust, or in a fascinating plaid. They
aio priced at $47.50 and $75.
(Flrnt Floor, Central)
More of Those Long Knitted
Capes for $10.75
Thoy go out almost as fast as they come in.
Long, soft cloaks of knitted wool, in lovely colorings jade, Harding
blue, tomato, honey-dew, black-and-white, and all-white.
Tho big soft collars of white brushed wool are as becoming as
swansdown.
Nothing prettier to slip over thin frocks at seashore or mountains.
Sizes 14 to 20.
Priced $10.75.
(Second Floor, Chestnut)
FINE BORDERED
COTTON VOILES
FOR SUMMER
AFTERNOON
DRESSES
For one thing, they make up
charmingly andvfor another, they
need no other trimming. Many
women arc choosing them for
their prettiest frocks.
There is a good selection of
colors, gray, tan, rose, French
blue and black, all 44 inches wide
and now about half the earlier
season price. They aro $1.50 a
yard.
(Flrt Floor, Chestuut)
GLOVE-SILK
UNDERWEAR AT
SPECIAL PRICES
Vests, bloomers and union suits
of rose pink glove silk in a good,
firm weight. Not the flimsy kind
usually found at these prices.
Bodice vests at $2.
Bloomers at $2.50.
Union suits, bodice stvle, at
$4.50.
(Ht AUlo)
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wook cape-suit, a combination
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Sd out. ,n whit0 flannel,
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second aml ?30,C for tho
Jh0iSe w,ho w1b" my nave
Stn 8,CM 8liP-n drosscs
"thout the capes. They aro
bo worn with whito shirts
and ?ri6 Sloped in white
m colored linens, in jersey,
in weed and in cotton ratine
"'Ms start at $17.50.
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50 PLEATED
STRIPED SKIRTS
SPECIAL AT $22.50
They are the very nowost fash
ions in stripes and the most de
sirable colorings, navy and tan,
hrown and tan and black and
whito. ...
Wo haven't had any prettier
skirtB than theso this Spring and
they are of light-weight, fine wool
materials that can be worn nil
Summer. Women going off to
seashoro and mountain resorts
arc tuking such skirts with them
to wear with sports coats and
sweaters.
(First Floor, Central)
LETITIA CORSETS
FOR
LARGE WOMEN
Ono model is of pink striped
biocho very heavily boned, with
long skirt, graduated clasp with
eyelets and lacing below front
Rteel, and How, full bust. Tliis
is $8.
A white coutil model has long
skirt, clastic inserts in tho front,
and short bones over tho abdomen.
This has n low bust and is heavily
boned throughout. $8.50.
(Third Floor, CUettnut)
Women Do Well to Choose
Black Taffeta Bathing Suits
Some of the prettiest styles of the beason have appeared in
this silk, and it is always n great favorite where bathing cos
tumes aro concerned.
To start the price list, there is a good-looking straighWine
bathing suit of taffeta with extended shoulders, instead of
sleeves. It is $8.75. Others have plain or cat stitching done in
white, with perhaps a sash.
One very new costume is delightful with checked gingham
collar and piping around the scalloped skirt. Another, with A
gingham collar, has the entire skirt ruffled. The tie-back blouse
is seen in still another pretty model. Prices go up to $U2.50.
Tights to wear with these suits aro from $1.25 up to $18,
and they include cotton, wool, satin and thicad silk.
(Flrat Floor, Cent nil)
Victrola XI Price $150
Probably the
Most Popular
Victrola Ever
Made
ia tho fine-looking instrument
pictured above.
It is a member of a musical
family thnt is universally
known and universally ac
corded rank and respect the
family of Victor Talking-Machines.
I Its price is but $150, and for
payment of even this moderate
sum, convenient terms can be
arranged.
All in all, we know of no in
strument of sound reproduc
tion which gives the owner
more for his money than this
particular model.
Victrola XI at $150 may be
had in a mahogany, an oak or
an American walnut cabinet,
size 43x20x23 inches. It is
up-to-date in its mechanical
equipment, and, like every
phonograph carried in this
Store, is in Fresh and Perfect
condition, a feature important
to note.
Features of the mechanism
through which with absolute
fidelity it renders the world's
most beautiful music include a
12-inch turntable, a nickel
plated Victrola No. 2 sound
box, a new, improved Victor
tapering tone-arm and taper
ing "goose-r.eck" sound-box
tube, an automatic brake and
speed regulator, an automatic
speed indicator, and a newly
designed, patented and im
proved double-spring spiral
drivo motor (which can be
wound while playing).
These mechanical details of
tone production may be Greek
to some musical enthusiasts
but they contribute to the spell
of tho music which arouses the
enthusiasm.
They contribute to the per
fecting of the instrument
chosen by Caruso, Melba,
Paderewski, Heifetz and a
host of other gifted men and
women whose music is an in
spiration to thousands, to
carry their wonderful art to
the people.
Madame Oalli-Curci is one
of the exclusive Victor artists.
She is to sing in grand opera
in New York next season.
One of her latest records is the
Polonaise from "Mignon"
brilliantly sung, faithfully re
corded and superbly repro
duced on a Victor Record.
This record, and the gener
ality of favorite operatic arias
can be obtained in our Phono
graph Store.
Come in anil hear it played.
You will find besides Victrola
No. XI at $150 sixteen other
interesting Victrola models.
Nor does the choice in talk
ing machines and phonographs
end oven here, for we carry
four famous makes with a
rango altogether of fifty styles,
all purchasable on easy terms.
(Heroml l'loor, Crntrnl)
These Slippers and Pumps Are
Uncommon Value at $9.75
Prices aro faljing just as fast bb we can make them. Hero aro'
four most attractive slippers and pumps as evidonce. Each has been
regularly several dollars more:
A tan calfskin slipper with one buckled strnp, flexible turned sole
. and high covered I.ouis heel.
The snino in brown glazed kidskin.
A gray sucdo tongue pump with flexible turned sole and high
covered Louis heel.
The snme in tun calfskin.
Each at $9.75 a pair.
And at tho same price an exceptionally good, satin slipper, in 'blue
or black, with ono buttoned strap, flexible turned aolo and high coverefl
LouiB heel. , ,
WOMEN'S SILK
NIGHTGOWNS
We hne them in uncommonly
large variety at this moment
in pink and white crepe dc chine,
in rndiuni and satin, for $5 to
$22.50.
If we were to pick out one or
two particularly pretty ones wo
should choose these:
A indium nightgown with
square neck and lace edge, nt
$8.75.
A tailored radium, severely
simple, with nothing but hem
stitching to ornamdnt it, at S12.75.
A white ciepe dc chine, its
shoulders built up with lace, at
$10.50 and $11.50.
(Third Floor, Central)
COOLER NIGHT
GARMENTS FOR
THE CHILDREN
Short-sleeved nightgowns in
nainsook or batiste, white or pink
and with V, round or square neck.
Doc to $2. These are for small
girls of four to fourteen yeais.
And then there are night draw
ers for either girls or boys, sizes
from two to ten years, in cotton
crepe, barred muBlin or cambric.
In white, pink or blue, theso ore
05c to $1.75. :
(Third Floor, Chmtnut)
ANYTHING YOU
NEED FOR GOLF
AND TENNIS
Including a selection o golf
clubs and tennis racquets not
equaled elsewhere in Philadel
phia, i
For Golfers
Imported wood clubs, $G and
$0.50.
Domestic wood clubs, $3.50 to
$5.50.
Imported irons, $5.50.
Golf balls in standard makes,
$7.20 to $13.20 a dozen.
For Tennis Players
Bancroft, Slazengcr, Wright
& Ditson, Spalding, Leo nnd
Reach racquets, $G to $16.
A large lot of specially priced
racquets at $1.75, $2.50, $5 and
up to $10.
(Tim nailery, Climtnat)
NEW APPLIQUED
BEDSPREADS
MUCH SOUGHT
FOR
These are probably the most
popular bed coverings at the
present time. They arc fresh
looking, seasonable, cool, dainty
nnd everything else one can
desire in a Summer spread.
Thev arc made of unbleached
cotton, and appliqued on each one
is a floral pattern in colors, with
a basket of ferns in the renter,
an effect as cool and pretty as
you please. Each spread is really
a spread and bolster-sham in
one, every one being 108 inches
long.
The edges are embroidered in
colors to match the floral pat
terns. Sizes, 72 by 108 inches, at
$8; 90 by 108 inches, at $10 each.
(Sixth Floor, Central)
GOOD
PRACTICAL
TO TAKE
AWAY WITH YOU
They are excellent value.1-,
which we only obtained by very
special purchases. And they arc
particularly the kind of handker
chiefs for Summer ufc, being of
sturdy quality which will stand
much and not-too-gentlr tubbing.
Women's initial handkerchiefs,
$2 a dozen. Generous size and
plain block letter.
Men's plain linen handker
chiefs, nice quality and size, 33c
each or $4 a doren.
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QTILL plenty of those
Japanese wicker shades
are to be had at 63c to $4.75.
They are in nine sizes, all
the way from those which
fit candlesticks to those
which fit floor lamps, and
they have variously cov
ered linings rose, green,
brown, red, gold and so on.
(Fourth Floor, Central)
A FRENCH FACE
POWDER
FOR EXACTLY
HALF PRICE
It is "Fleur D'Or," made by
the Parfumcrie Claire, Paris, and
it is now here in slightly different
boxes, but of the same size, as the
original ones, for 75c a box.
This is exactly half what this
popular face powder usually costs.
This price only applies to "Fleur
D'Or" face powder in these spe
cial boxes and only while they
last.
Oluln I lonr, ( lirstnut)
THE FOURTH OF
JULY CANDY
SURPRISE
Of course ono shouldn't give
away secrets beforehand, but this
Is too good to keep and then thcro
nre lots of people who will want
to send it to the family or friends
at a distance. It contains:
One pound of chocolate-covered
marshmallows.
One pound cf cream mint.
One pound of assorted choco
lates. One pound of yellow jack.
'One-nulf pound of assorted
clear drops.
A cannon cracker filled with
gum drops.
Three snapping bonbons.
And the price is only $2.50 for
the whole package
(llown Ktitlri fitort.. ChrMnnt)
It All Depends
Upon the Man
He has a right to the best suit of clothes his
money can buy. He can get a good suit as easily
as he can get a bad one. It depends upon him to
get the best. He can depend upon this Store to
have it for him.
Wanamaker men's Summer suits, whether
they are regular fancy woolen suits, tropical
worsted suits, mohair suits or Palm Beach suits,
are all as fine suits as can be had in the country
for the money they cost, and they are here for
that reason, and for that reason only.
The test' of every man's suit that comes into
this store is quality, service, value never cheap
ness. The suits that meet that test are here at
prices as low as a man who knows what's what
in clothing qualities, clothing styles, clothing
values and others things will want to pay.
Fine woolen suits of fancy mixed fabrics
excellently tailored and fashioned, $35 to S63.
Serge suits of splendid quality, $30 to .$55.
In tropical suits the selections are very
good
Tropical worsted suits, $32 to $40.
Palm Beach suits, made of the genuine
fabric and made with the greatest care, $20 and
$22.50.
Mohair suits in striped effocts, $25 to $30.
Also knitted sports, $20: white duck trou
sers, $3.50 ; khaki trousers, $2.
(Third Floor, Mnrliet)
Men's English Straw Hats
That We Sell for $3
are just as carefully made and just as good style as the
highest-priced straw hats in our stocks.
They are the famous Redleaf hats, and anything
that bears the name Redleaf may be counted on for
complete satisfaction.
There is a wide range of shapes and sizes to choose
from.
(Muln Floor, MiirUrt)
Nothing Too Good for the
Boy or Too Cool
That is the first idea likely to suggest itself to anybody looking
intelligently through the collection of washable suits in the Boys'
Clothing Store.
Hero, suiely, are suits and other washable garments that are as
good as they aro cool; and they are cool enough to keep the young
wearer as comfortable as his best friend, always his mother, can wish
him to be, and as neatly dressed at the same time.
As to quality, well, we are not going to sell any but good suits
to our boy friends, if we can help it, and we CAN help it.
Wash suits in 3 to 9 year sizes, Oliver Twist,' middy and shirt
styles, $4 to $5.50.
Wash suits in 8 to 18 year sizes, in Norfolk styles, and of gen
uine Palm Beach cloth, S13.50.
Gray crash suits for boys of 8 to 18 years. 10.
Tan linen suits in 8 to 18 year sizes, 8.50.
Washable trousers, 8 to 18 year sizes, $1.75 to $3
Sports blouses in 8 to 15 year sizes, $1.50 to $2.25.
(Srroml l'loor. Crntrnl)
fin HE less space an umbrella takes up the more it
JL will be beloved by the vacationer who takes it
along.
Collapsible umbrellas for women are here at $7J)0
to $15; for men, $7J0 to $10. Suitcase umbrellas for
women are $5 to $12; for men, $5 to $80.
' (Mnln Floor, Murkrt)
Whoever Needs a Cedar Chest
Should See These
Red cedar chests of fine grade, admirably finished, and complete
with lock and key Five sizes, from 42x20 inches to 48x22 Inches.
Speciallv priced nt $24, $32, $34 and $37 on each chest a reduction
of $10.
Small c-lar chests, with lock and key and casters, 31x17x16
inches, at $10.75 a reduction of $4.25.
Small cedar boxes, without locks, from 27xl5V inches to 3tix
15 Vs inches, at $6.50, $6.75 nnd $7 a reduction of $4 on each.
They represent a maker's clearance, accounting for tho low price.
(Fourth Floor, .Market)
Facts and Particulars of
Some Very Fine Dining-Room Suits
These are some of the suits you can now buy at prices away below what
their style and quality of cabinet-work and fine finish call for.
We believe they could not be reproduced for selling retail at theso
prices
Ten-piece suit, Queen Anne style,
any, the chair seats upholstered in
$385.
Ten-piece suit, Chippendalo, in walnut
scats upholstered in tapestry. $410.
Ten-piece mnhogany suit, Chippendale design,
tho chairs upholstered in hair-cloth, $470. i
Tcn-pieco walnut suit, Chippendale style, tho
chair scats upholstered in hair-cloth, $476.
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Ten-piece suit, in walnut, $480.
Ten-piece suit, in mahogany or walnut, Queen
Anno design, with oblong extension table and
closeted serving tublc, $585.
Many other ten-piece suits in mahogany or
walnut and in Queen Anne, Chippendale and other
favored styles, at $480, $585, $500, $600, $790,
$705, $830, $885 and so on.
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