KT. FS. .f,-' n r, ,t-fc & i,,.. .. . . . . . j' s ' - f"fif - 'Vtj f f t y- ' . , ? . "'... . . " "T y rr.JLklllMl-.M.aailMMiWi i "'- D ELICIOUS Luncheons, well served in cool, quiet surround ings of refinement the irresistible appeal of the Restaurant, Sixth Fleer. STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER the RICKETS for the Thfiijr. , -" evening uuvuuur isancvat im m Strawbridge ft Clothier Athletic jfieia eara ana wainut eireese js miv be had at the Main Desk. Jsi aJBji" "a Clearances! Brief news of big valucsl Thousands of dollars' worth of fine Summer merchandise at a fraction of the original prices. All thoroughly desirable and up-te-date the kind of merchandise needed for immediate use. omen s Dresses Our entire remaining stock of high-grade Cotten Frecks, in these two groups, at half price and less. Dresses Going Out at One-Half Fermer Price $12.50 Dresses of imported linen, imported dotted Swiss, imported gingham and ratine, te be closed out at half price. These Dresses were made bv our foremost designers and are of exceptional qual ity. Dark and light shades and a splendid assortment of styles. Beauties, every one of them, and fashionable te the last little detail. Handkerchief Linen and Fine Voile Dresses, Half Price and Less $14.75 AH Hand-made Dresses with hand-embroidery and hand hand drawnwerk simple as can be, but se effective and geed looking. In lovely shades of rose, blue, orchid, henna, canary and mais. $&- BtrawbrldBe A CUsMer Second Fleer, Market Street Cotten Suitings Clearance of 5000 Yards 22c An accumulation of various White Cotten Suitings, in linen finish and Oxford weaves, for women's and children's dresses. Alse a let of sturdy twill cloths suitable for children's bloomers. $-- RtniT.'bridae k Clothier Aisle 6. Centre isses wear The finer Suits and Dresses at the prices of the ordinary kinds. Exquisite models among these: Misses' Fine Dinner, Street and AfternoenDresses,$29.50 te $45.00 Lace Dinner Dresses in tan, henna and jade, light and dark colored Street Dresses, and Afternoon Dresses of plaited Georg ette, Georgette-and-FeuIard combinations, and lew-walstcd Can Can eon Crepe Dresses with side draping, loose panels, self-color em broidery, fageting, beading and braiding. Misses' Fine Tweed, Homespun and Trelaine Suits, New $19.50 te $29.50 Tweeds, Homespun and Trelaine; rose, cadet, brown, tan and heliotrope; "double-breasted and single-breasted, severely tailored Suits; plaited-back and slashed-seam, belted coats; some braid bound; sizes 14 te 18 years. Straw-bridge A Clothier Second Fleer, Market Street Wh ite root wear vJkTNw A general clearance of all remaining lines of White Lew Shoes, the very smartest of the season, at these three prices, which in many cases is about half price, and one third is about the least reduction. C $5.75 $8.75 JCLX White can- v vas Strap in Pumps, one- strap and two-strap patterns, with leather soles and 1- and 1'4-inch cov ered military heels. White Ox fords of buckskin and canvas, with bread instep saddle straps of patent leather, white ivory finished leather welted soles and white leather heels or white full rubber soles and spring heels. Strap Pumps of white glaz ed k i d s k i n with covered baby Leuis heels, narrow button ed instep straps. White canvas one-strap Pumps, covered junior Leuis heels. White glazed kid skin "Francine" Strap Pumps, "Dragoon" Pumps of white can- instep straps, tips and $3.75 White Canvas Oxfords with white welted oak-tanned soles and 1-inch covered military heels, neat round tees, straight tips; ethers with medium round tees and straight tips. Blucher style with 1-inch white leather heels with white rubber top- lifts. vas, back-stays of patent leather or of white glazed kidskin. Oxfords of white canvas with strappings of black gun-metal calf, and Twe-strap Pumps of genuine white buckskin. These Shoes represent the smartest styles of the present season, from Laird Schober & Ce., Kezak & McLaughlin. StV-V Strawbrlde A Clothier Klehl h and Filbert Streti ifflraery All trimmed and ready-te-wear Hats, in dress and sports styles, both foreign and domestic, and including these from r niim wni-Urnnm. must niOVC out quickly te make ready for the incoming Autumn merchandise. i Hundreds of Hats at About One-fourth the Original Prices Excellent traveling and sports Hats among these, and plenty of the dressy lnve-n.hrlm Hilts. SJV Strawbrldire A Clothier Second Fleer, Afarket Ktreet, Wet, 8000 Yards Fine Printed Voiles at 22c Half Price and Less ON THE FILBERT STREET CROSS AISLE A special purchase of a let of this favored cotton fabric, that, for beauty, variety and quality, would be difficult te equal again. There are sixty-five different effects in the let: ' White with Neat Pink, Ulue or Lavender Figures Neat Checks in Blue, Pink, Green and Lavender Gingham Plaids in Twe-color and Three-cofer Effects Fancy Plaids and Novelty Effects in Celers Alse Sem Dashing Patterns m Sports Styles Plenty of the daintier styles particularly suitable for kiddies' Summer frocks, - Strawbrldne Clothier Filbert Street, uresa ai... Fer the Many Years Watchword of Compare" Has Been Our Furniture Sales! & y f The fact that this Stere has consistently urged prospective Furniture purchasers te compare care fully and select Furniture where such comparison has shown Furniture values te be best shows this Stere's unbounded faith in what it has te offer. Knewing well the extraordinary preparations which we have made, the all-around desirability of the Furniture included, the unusual breadth of the assortment and the matchless character of the values we desire mere than ever that you compare CAREFULLY before buying. After such comparison you will be better satisfied; you will undoubtedly save mere, and will, we hope, become an even firmer friend of Strawbridge & Clothier. Facts Concerning This Sale We have included in this Sale mere Furniture, in greater variety, than ever before assembled in this Stere at one time. Every piece of Furniture in stock is reduced, except the few specials remaining from the Anniversary Sale, which were marked at extremely low prices and cannot be further reduced. Thousands of dollars' worth e? Furniture, bought at concessions from manufacturers' bed rock prices available te you in this Sale at savings of 25 te 50 per cent. 5 Practically all of the Furniture in the Sale is brand-new most of our regular stock having been placed en our floors since July first. The greater part of the collection consists of medium-priced Furniture the sort worthy te grace the American home where solidity and geed taste are preferred. The sort of Furniture that enables you te furnish a 3-room home for $500 te $4000. Our plan of Deferred Payment is the most convenient method of its kind. The salesman will explain. 3 Strawbridge A Clothier Furniture, Third Fleer; Metal Bedstead and Beddlnc. FHar 2'4, East ajauHH iaaVP"''B"-'"'2a!aaaeM0lbb- IB M I A Typical Value This Buckingham Dining-Roem Suit Werth Over One-Half Mere $41Q Beautifully constructed of two-tone walnut, and consists of Buffet with C6-inch top, Extension Table, 8 feet long, partly enclosed China Closet, Enclosed Server, 5 Side Chairs and an Arm Chair, all upholstered in blue haircloth. First Showing of Women's Fine Fur Coats Our first complete showing of New Fur Ceat, In advance Autumn styles, is marked by its richness and splendor. Skillfully wrought from the finest of fashionable skins, these Handsome Coats are the embodiment of beauty and elegance. Whether one expects te pur chase or comes for sugges tions in remodeling last year's Fur Ceat, a view of our new models will prove delightful and profitable. Strawbrldie A Clothier Second Fleer, Filbert Street Georgette Bleuseg and Over-Blouses $4.75 and $5.75 Exquisite eyelet embroidery, tiny lace ruffiings, decorative steel or colored beads and ether dainty trimmings en hance the charm of these lovely white, flesh and bisque Blouses of crepe Georgette. Leng- or short-sleeve models; some col cel larless; ethers with Peter Pan or roll cellars; several in the fetching tie-back style. Strawbrldre. Clothier Second Fleer, Centre Fer the Wee Baby INFANTS SLIPS, of nain nain nain Boek in tucked and bishop styles 51.00 te f 1.76. LONG DRESSES, of nain nain nain seok or lawn, plain or fancy yoke; trimmed or plain skirts; neck and sleeves edged with dainty . lace . or . embroidery $1.45 te $3.95. Comfy Things for Coel Days Leng Flannelette Petticoats, 50c. Leng Flannelette Wrap pers, 50c. Leng Flannel Petti coats, $1.00 te $3.50. Blankets, scalleped-cdged, in white with figured designs, $1.25. Crochet Sacques with pink or blue trimming, $1.00 te $2.50. Pique Coach Afghans, $2.25 te $5.95. Flannelette Diapers, $1.50 der. Strawbrldf. A Clettiler Third Fleer, Weat $1 Special Purchase of Philippine Underwear .95 Six Hundred Garments NIGHT GOWNS, of fine white lingerie cloth, beauti fully embroidered in a rose pattern, round neck and kimono sleeves with scalloped edges $1.95, ENVELOPE CHEMISES, of soft white lingerie cloth; six pretty styles; all elabor ately embroidered and with scalloped edges; some with built-up sheulders: ethers with shoulder straps $1,95. Htravrbrldte A Clothier French Salen, Third Fleer, Weat Women's Morning Frecks A Remarkable Let of a Quality Seldom te be Had at This Lew Price $2.95 And in Sizes 36 te 46 Smart new models, en excel lent lines, with unusual fashion touches for Morning Frecks, and all se carefully finished. Seme of fine imported ginghams in clear, clean checks made in lew-waisted style with sash; some trimmed with organdie, some with dotted Swiss te match the check, ethers with cellar and sash of white organ die and smart trimming of black stitching. One sketched at left. One model of tissue gingham is shown en the right. Anether attractive model is of daintily figured batiste with organdie sash, lace-edged cellar and cuffs, and trimmed with white crochet buttons. As fine a let of Morning Frecks as it is possible te obtain, and a value that is exceptional. 3&-- Strawbridge A Clothier Ttilrd Fleer, Filbert Street. Weat Six Hundred Night Gowns 85c Men's Knit Neckties, 35c Half Price and Less They arc slightly imperfect and hence the extremely low price 35c each, 8 for $1.00. In a recent similar shipment many pur chasers bought half-a-dozen or a dozen new is your opportunity te de likewise 35c each, 3 for $1.00. Fine Knitted Silk Grenadine Neckties, Half Price, $1.10 Every one of these Silk Grenadine Four-in-Hands would cost you double, and some nearly triple this special price, if they were perfect. These have slight flaws that, however, de net affect the wear or appearance-only the price! Handsome new patterns and color effects, and made of pure silk. 5- Btrawbrldie Clothier Aisle l, Market Street All Our Men's Straw Hats in Twe Special Groups $1.25 Hats that were one-half mere, double and nearly trlple this price new at a special clearance price. $1.95 Hats that were nearly double, te three times this price. All wanted shapes and sizes in the Kroup. And Every Panama Hat at Half Price jr-r.iriinun m v-iemier .-second Fleer, Market Street, Kaet Unusually Fine Voile Blouses and Over-Blouses, $4.95 These are fashioned from exquisite French voile, se like Georgette; with tiny tucks und hemstitching; filmy ruffles of Valenciennes lace or with fashionable wide filet trim mings. Many are elaborately embroidered. With roll, Tux edo or Peter Pan cellars and smart three quarter sleeves. Strawbridge Clethler-- Second Fleer, Centre Wrought Iren Aquariums. $9.75 Fer the perch or living-room. Hand- painted high stands, com plete with bowl, and worth far niore than $9.75. In our newly located China and Glassware section, te-morrow. Rlrawbrldte A Clothier Fourth Fleer. Fast 1 1 Seft white Nainsoek Night Gowns, unusually fine in qual ity and refined in style. Seme edged with a dainty embroid ery, some trimmed with fancy stitching, ethers with fancy stitching and plain colored pipings. A fine, new let and wonderful value. Third Fleer. Weat The Famous Neme Self-Reducing CORSETS $4.00 EXCEPTIONAL! A Neme Corset, a self reducing model, and a special value certainly an excellent combination of geed points. Of pink and white ceutil, low bust, medium skirt, and in sizes 24 te 36 $4.00. New Circlet Brassieres Wear ene of-these new-idea Brassieres, with one of these tried and tested Self-reducing Corsets, and note the improve ment in your figure. Bras sieres, $1.00 te $5.00. Third Fleer, MarXet Street Wet Bedfurnishings at Special Prices WHITE BLANKETS, wool mixed, with dainty border col orings, finished with bread, double-stitched binding; 60x80 inches, $7.60 a pair; 70x80 inches, $10.50 a pair; 76x84 inches, $16.60 a pair. COMFORTABLES, scroll stitched, wool-filled, covered with figured cambric with solid color satine border, 72x 84 inches $10.00 each. BED SPREADS, of corded dimity, size 80x90' inches $2.75 each. MUSLIN SHEETS, extra long, and Pillow Cases, of the S. & C. Wear-Ever grade: Pillow Cases, 4Sx38hi 75c Shtett, size 63x09 $S.SZ Sheete, Ue 81x99 $2,50 Alelee 1 and l'J, Filbert Street Philadelphia's Best Selection of Rugs One of the best-selected stocks of standard Rugs in America is right here in this Stere a Stere always famous for its fine Rugs and low Rug Prices. Among Many are These Rugs All 9x12 Feet in Size Royal Wilten Rugs, 9x12 feet $75.00 Superfine Wilten Rugs, 9x12 feet $105.00 Axminster Rugs, 9x12 feet $29.50 Chenille Axminster Rugs, 9x12 $60.00 Clearance Prices Prevail en These Fine Summer Rugs Crex de Luxe Rugs, 8x10 $15.50 Crex de Luxe Rugs, 9x12 $17.50 Imported Rush Rugs, '8x10 $14.50 Imported Rush Rugs, 9x12 $16.50 All-fibre Rugs, 8.3x10.6 $10.00 All-fibre Rugs, 9x12 feet $11.00 Rainbow Rag Rugs, 9x12 $11.50 '3i Strawbrldee Clothier Fourth Fleer, Weat Fine Irish Linen Damask With Napkins te Match; One-third Under Price Damask $2.00 a yard Napkins $5.50 a dozen Twelve hundred yards of 70-inch, full-bleached Irish Linen Damask, and one hundred dozen matching Napkins, size 22x22 inches the best value in Table Linens we have been able te offer in years. Heavy in weight, fine in weave, perfect in finish and in unusually choice designs. This limited quantity will go in no time. B - fltrawbrldie It Clothier Aisle 11, Centre Fibre Rugs "Threw" Size Neatly stenciled little Rugs used te "threw" ever the bare spots of a room te give an added bit of cool color. In blue, rose and tan. 27x54 inches 65e 36x63 inches 83c Stravbrldix t Clothier Filbert Street Cruee Alle Novelty Bracelets $2.50 Enameled in colors that match gay summer frocks and sweaters, these flexible Brace lets of sterling silver, are especially smart and attractive. Strawbrldr Clothier AUle 0, Maiket Street Men's Shirts-$1.25 A Clearance Price! Sharp reductions have been made en about 1200 Shirts be cause of broken assortment In the let are Shirts of woven-stripe madras, white cheviot and tan cotton pongee. All from regular nteck, all exceptional value $1.25. 35k-- Strawbriditv & fllethier h'ast Stere. Kljhlh Street All Men's Suits Still in the Clearance new Re-grouped and Further Reduced in Price About 2000 Spring- and Summer Suits stiM remain in the Men's Clothing Clearance. Assortments, of course, are net as complete as earlier in the clearance ; therefore, we have re-grouped these and marked them at still greater reductions te insure immediate clearance. Te round out the assortment, we have added several hundred Suits from stock at corresponding reductions. Here are details of the many value-groups which mean deckled savings for all men who appreciate geed Clethes. Men should plan te shop early, for at these prices, the assortments cannot be expected te last long. Suits Further Reduced te Conservative Suits of standard worsted fabrics and the ever popular blue serge. The saving is con siderably mere than one-half. Suits Further Reduced te Alce and ether geed Suits, including some fine silk-lined sample Suits that were made te sell for mere than double this price. Suits Further Reduced te A group of Alce, Wickham and ether fine Suits in a vuriety of styles and fabrics for men and young men. Savings of one-third te one-half. $13 $16 $21 Suits Further Reduced te Suits of fine worsteds and cassitneres in youthful and conservative styles. An excellent group every Suit at a worth-while saving. Suits Further Reduced te Hundreds of our finest Suits, including many of Hart, SchaflFner & Marx make. Smart styles and fine fabrics beautifully taileicd. Extra-Trousers Suits New $16, $21 and $26 Our entire stock in these three groups. $26 $36 drawbridge t fluthler- hecnnrl Fleer, Kaat 1 iL i i V5 A M r j ., I
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