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t i * •«. »»u »» • i r —will exceed those of the first. To be sure of this, read each section ap-
Tonight is only a temporary intermission—"between acts , we might pearing below -f
say—in the progress of Harrisburgs best known merchandising event, our
great B. B. B. Sale, lomorrow morning at eight the curtain will rise again P rc^cr » this particular time, that you form your own concep
on a new setting—new offerings—new values. tion of the many savings, with our assurance that more than one surprise
will greet you: Try YOUR judgment in determining REAL savings.
The second day has in store, a series of savings that in many ways
# Where there are Bees, there's honey. "
Three New Low Prices On Men s
Dependable Suits and Overcoats
Here is tlie mecca of a wonderful saving tor the man in need
of a good, dependable suit or overcoat, at these reduced prices—
s6.7s $8.75 $10.75
OVERCOATS SUITS SUITS & OVERCOATS
Sturdy overcoats of mixed gray and brown shaggy materials,
in the Balmaroon models; also single and double breasted coats;
full back and form-fitting, in mixtures of gray, brown and blue.
Suits for men and youths, of worsteds and cassimeres; blue
stripes and tartan checks; gray overplaids and mixtures. In the
better grades are hand tailored suits of all wool: two and three
button English and conservative models.
Men May Dream Over
This Saving In
Crepe and Madras Pajamas
at $1.19
A grade you'll immediately recognize as one that ?ells for much
more.
Plain; edged with colored braid.
Universal Night Shirts good quality muslin; with and without
collars. B. B. B. Price. TDe»
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor.
Reduced Prices on Boys'
Overcoats Are $2.95, $3.95,
' $4.95 to $7.95
A splendid variety of cloth fabrics and chinchillas, blues, grays,
and browns.
Mostly three or four remaining of each model but a pleasing
array in all.
Norfolk Suits in fancy mixtures blue and brown: excellent assort
ot brown, gray, green and tan: sew- lent of sizes. B. B. B. Prices, $1
ed-on and detachable belts: knickers to #<>.
are lined. Some have two pairs of Knickerbockers in fancy cheviots,
knickers. B. P>. B. Price, #3.95. cassimeres and corduroys; sizes 6
Mackinaws in fancy checks and to 17. B. B. B. Price, Cjc*.
overplaids, of gray, green, red, tan, bowmans— second Floor
Four Hundred Pieces of A Remarkable B. B. B. Offering
Women's Neckwear Velvet Handbags
Enter the B. B. B. Sale at At $1.15
24c This is much below the regular
price.
New and most favored styles, con- Beautifully made and lined: silver
sisting of organdie collars and sets; tops, convenient sizes: artistic and
and colored collars. fashionable.
BOWMAN'S —Main Floor BOWMAN'S —Main Floor
Wos:fiiGsr
» Cambric and nainsook; square,
In the B. B. B. Sale at round, high and V-necks; trimmed
xd with embroiderv, insertion and lacc.
/4 V ■/"' BOWMAN'S—Third Floor
The most familiar grade ~ ~ ~
known to housewives. An ar- Big Savings in Curtains
ray of desirable patterns and B B . B. Prices
shades; cut from full pieces; ! Scrim Curtains _ jacc ed and
limit 10 vards to a customer; .
, - , • i\ insertion; 2)-> vards long; white or
(no phone orders received;. , B. B. B. Price. 15* pr.
U • ,, nl .- 1 j " Dutch Valance Curtains white
terns; striped and hgured; cut . . , ■ ,
from full pieces. H. B. B. .or ecru: lace edge and insertton: '.
Price. 7e> yd. lo "SV- B " . B ' B "
Pillow Cases bleached; *'o f "" ' !"•" , i i
45x36 inches: 3-inch hem at , Scn ™ , Cu ? a . lns -Cluny lace
top: hemstitched. B. B. B. cd^: 2# yards long. B. B. B. Price,
! 'unbleached Sheeting -< 0 Cu \ tains ~
inches wide; remnant lengths. 1 ac< cc " e ' ' J ' *'
B. B. B. Price, vd. 0 F"
Canton Flannel - bleached; , Hsh , Net , Curta , lni ; with Cluny
cut from full pieces. B. B. B. lacc ed y * S ' B ' B " B "
Price 7' fvd Pnce ' ** ' )r "
bowman's —Basement Bobmet Curtains with Cluny edge
and insertion: 2y 2 yards long. B. B.
B. Price, $2.50 pr.
IN these February Days, all Marie Antoinette Curtains 2}-'.
Harrisburg is directing at- yards long. B. B. B. Price. BH4.DH
tention to new furniture for '" V •i .
, . , , , , Lace Curtains one pair lots ot
brightening the home. The i aC e. marquisette, and bobinct cur-
Bowman Substantial Furniture tains; white, cream and ecru. B. B.
Sale is a prime factor in com- B. Prices, to pr.
bining the beautiful and last- White Irish Curtains (Imported)
ing with prices that mean an IZ> >' ards ' *j ith noat J' u [. < L cr ' a t
important saving. &{£ :
____ and SO.OO pr.
Ac_, _ | - T r „ n i, , Ecru Cluny Lace Curtains—made
Special in trunks of fi nc quality bobinet: 3 yards long;
at $4.50 Cluny lacc edge and insertion. B.
A genuine saving on a num- B. B. Prices. $;?. SfcJ.aO, S(?4, SH4..K)
bcr of substantially made and
trunks because they are mar- Arabian Lace Curtains wide
red. With straps or without; edge: motiff in corner, made on
brass trimmed: deep travs. heavy net; 3 yards long. B. B. B
bowman's Second Floor Prices. *4.7.1, s<; a nd pr.
———— JJOVVMAN'S—Fourth Floor
n'DNJiSDAY EVENING, HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH FEBRUARY 9, 1916.
3139 Yards of Wanted
Laces
In a Most Remarkable
B. B. B. Offering at
12* Ac and 15c
a saving of half on shadow flouncings, 18 inches
wide: shadow edges and linen Cluny bands. 4 to 6 inches wide
—excellent for curtains: also Oriental laces: Yenise edges and
insertions: allover laces and other grades.
35 Embroidered Robes handsomely embroidered and tlic very
best quality batiste. B. B. I>. Price, $3.9.1.
Swiss Flouncings, also organdie and batiste: 27 inches wide; special
«u .">9O yd.
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor.
A Most Unusual Saving For Women in This B. B. B. Sale of
Winter Coats—The Season's
Greatest Offering
1 lie woman who needs a good, warm coat to finish the season,
will do well to choose from this timelv sale, at
$3.98 $5.98 $7.50
It can only be said that at no time this season have you been
given such a big return for $3.98, $5.98 or $7.50.
I lie lot includes satin lined plushes, corduroys and a collec
tion of smart cloth fabrics: excellent for general wear.
An event for women of true economy.
The Remainder of Our
Own Stock of Suits
Going at
$6.98 $lO sls
You may choose from line serges, gabardines and poplins in
the season's favored models: for they are the same suits which
were selling in our regular stock at greatly bigger prices.
Plush Coats Are Lower
In the B. B. B. Sale
Our line grade plushes are reduced to a point that will save
you a considerable sum, in the face of rapidly advancing prices on i
plush. New prices are
Early Spring Millinery
In the B. B. B. Sale at
$3.50 and $4. 75
—much below regular prices.
Half a dozen different models in black and newest shades.
Fine silk and straw on soft, pliable frames; trimmings of heavy
faille ribbon; or just a neat ornament: tailored silk lining.
Styles and quality are the usual Bowman standard.
BOWMAN'S—Third Floor.
| Silk Taffeta,B.B.B.Price,9Bc
Beautiful shades of wistaria, navy, green, Copenhagen, Af
rican brown and cadet; good quality; 36 inches wide.
Natural Shantung Pongee. 33 in- Wa«?h Gnnrk
ches. B.B.B.Price, 330 yd. Plain Crepes, in sky, pink, wis-
Satin stripe \\ ash Silks in various tar i ai iy ac aI1( i Copenhagen; 37 in
color combinations; 32 inches. B. B. dies. B. B. B. Price. 12'/<i6 vd
k a i » Silk finish Poplins, wanted shades;
\\ ash Habutiu,!. flesh and white; | 2 / inches. B. B. B. Price, V£)As yd.
36 niches. B. B. B. Price, 8«p yd. j ... . . . ... ~ /"" 3
Printed silk crepe, 40 inches. B. ! i floral designs;
B. B. Price, .>9<; vd. inches. B. B. B. Price, 1.10 yd.
Corduroy, in garnet and plum; 27 Ciepe shirtings, in the newest
and 31 inches. B. B. B. Price. .196 os ' ,nc ' ies - B. B. B. Price,
vard. ' 190 yard.
\\i m o j Renfrew Dress Ginghams, in
Wool Dress Ooods [ checks and stripes; 32 inches. B. B
Storm and French all-wool Co- 1 B. Price, 12yi$ vd.
penhagen, navy and Shepherd check I Percales, in light and dark pat
suitings; 36 inches. B. B. B. Price, j terns; 36 inches; 5,000 yards in lot
230 >' d - I B. B. B. Price, 90 vd.
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor.
Mechanical and Friction J. & P. Coates Spool
Toys, Clearing at 5c Cotton, 4c Spool
i iL elt P f n Vl^ ltS; B ' B - B - PHce Best six col "d; not more than
l°f and 19 « 6 spools to a customer.
u.'' Xl> ajo S .>*4 a^mS ' k' Wire hair pins; B. B. B.
limn i ta • a- Price, 2 packs, I^.
.iOO and 1000-shot Daisy Air , , / , . . ,
Rifles; B. B. B. Price, $1 .00. , 4 an < l <&"»; P' cc . es "icmbroi-
Childrens blackboards on P'', Price, 6<r.
easels: B. B. B. Price, 29<-. 8-yd. corset lacers; B. B. B.
Dressed dolls; B. B. B. Price, Price, 70.
24-yd. piece cotton tape; B.
Stuffed animals; B. B. B. B. B. Price, B^.
Price, 490. Steel scissors; 8.8.8. Pr.,
Boys'velocipede with adjust- Dressmakers' pins; B. B. B.
able saddle and rubber tires; Price 7<*.
B -B-"- Price. *2.25. Dressin comb B B B
Whrntlmg and crying dolls; Pric e, of.
i>. 15. 1). 1 lice, lJf*. BOWMAN'S—Main Floor <
Four Lots of Lingerie Blouses at
Worth-While Savings
Because they were purchased when cottons were lowest, these
four lots are offered at —
39c, 69c, 95c and $1.69
instead of much higher prices now prevailing. A dashing'
profusion of lace and embroidered and tucked designs, in a smart
and fashionable variety. The lowest price will bear critical ex
amination.
Blouses, Clearing at $1.».1 An Blouses, Clearing at $*.2.(»9
assortment oi crepe de chine blouses chiffons, Georgettes and laces; vari
-111 various styles: white, flesh and , , . , • .• ~
lavender * models and combinations; small
White Sweaters, Clearing at 89* * izes - 1,1 t,lis lot ; a,so is a clean-up
because they are soiled; excellent ' ot °* crepe dc chines in dark shades
quality in cardigan stitch ; V-neck. j —an unusual saving.
BOWMAN'S— Third Floor.
86 Pairs of Woolen Blankets
Go on Sale Tomorrow
$1.45 (Single) $2.90 (Pair)
Another bit of good fortune came our way in these 86
pairs of woolen blankets (cotton warp) which we can place on
sale at just about half the regular price. They are full bed
size.
Perfect quality—perfect in every way, and most women
will welcome the news that they are made and finished ''single''
instead of "double" as usual; which allows them to be pur
chased singly, if desired.
All good patterns; plaids in pink, gray, tan and blue; some
in red, and several other styles.
This quantity may, or may not last until noon—we can
give 110 assurance.
Save As Much As You Pay
On Velvet Rugs at $10.98
9x12 feet; rich colorings; in floral, Oriental and conventional
patterns; slightly mismatched in colors. Perfect quality.
Congoleum Rugs the sanitary Brusselquette Rugs and Hall
floor covering that lays without Runners with mottled centers; band
tacking. Water-proof and germ- or Grecian borders. 27x54 inches, at
proof. Sizes and prices range from l!)c; 27x9 at 9H<*; 27x12 at SHI
the 36x36-inch at 330; to the 72x
108-inch at $1.98. Axminster Hall Runners in beau-
Stair Carpets fiber and brussel- t»f"' Oriental patterns 27x9 at
quette; in green and red patterns; $3.98; 27x10.6 at $4.98; 27x12
22 l / 2 inches wide. 13. B. B. Price, at s»*-98.
390. BOWHAN'S— Fourth Floor
Venetian Enameled Steelware
B. B. B. Price, 39c
This ware is heavily coated in a beautiful blue enamel finish
—streaked with white on the outside, while the inside is all white.
6 and 8-qt. Berlin kettles, 10-qt. water pails, 10 and 14-qt. dish
pans, 2-qt. milk kettles, 5-qt. coffee boilers; 2, 3 and 4-qt. coffee
pots, 4-qt. tea kettles, 4 and 6-qt. covered buckets; B. B. B. Price,
:J9<-.
4-qt. white and while enamel water pitchers; B. B. B. Price,
<>9<*.
A Saving on Decorated German China
Our own importation just receiv- | Casseroles two special nickel
ed ; a large line displayed on separate 1 plated brass casseroles drawn from
tables at special prices for B. B. B. one piece of brass; open bottom;
Sale—!«<•, 2.10, 49tf, .19(1, (>9f ebonized handle; cast feet; with fire
and proof brown, white-lined crock and
Imported Cutlery Box for kitchen cover. 7-inch size. s!.&•>. 8-inch
use; covered on outside with fancy size, $1.(59.
Japanese matting; has two compart- Imported Coaster Sets consist
nients, lined with cottun felt. B. B. ing of round tray and six coasters;
B. Price, 49<\ assorted decorations. B. B. B. Price,
Imported Spice Box Sets made 7.!^.
of tin; decorated; six individual as- Baby Plates American porcc
sortfed spice boxes. B. B. B. Price, lain; assorted decorations. B. B. B.
Price, 15^.
BOWMAN'S—Basement.
Ladies' Home
Patterns—
We have secured another quantity of patterns which we
will give out to-morrow free.
You may choose from three —two neat dresses for women
—a dainty frock for the little girl.
A Noteworthy Collection of House Dresses, 69c
This low price for the B. B. B. Sale.
And well may every woman accept this as an opportune time
for purchasing several of these dresses for housewear.
Ginghams in plaids, stripes and some plain.
B. B. B. Offering of Satin Underbodiccs, 95c
Daintiest of styles in washable ing and neat embroidery edges. F?.
satin and gold cloth. Some are lace B. B. Price, Ssf.
and embroidery trimmed. Flesh Petticoats —of gold and silver
and white. cloth, trimmed with wide gold lace.
Envelope Chemise Nainsook; JJ 13 3 Price, $2.98.
trimmed with lacc, insertion, bead- SOWMAN-S— TUiru Fi/or
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