f t| f y y Boy here not aloae bceaaa* price* are loner, tout because qualities are ; A Special Sale of ► * ; if / EXCEPTED \Vk < ;:(( 25n)School Day Needs: 5 DEPARTMENT JJ < I Of Interest to Parents and Teachers < ► With School Days just two weeks ahead, numerous little School Day needfuls will i ► crop out. Parents and Teachers, too, will welcome this generous gathering of i ► School Day requirements. But best of all, perhaps, is the announcement that every- 1 ► thing is at our customary Lower-Than-Elsewhere Prices. i y A *, School Supplies School Wear For New Muslin Underwear in i ► That Will Be Needed the Youngsters Corset Covers Brassieres, < ► t3i i j rr • Drawers, etc. .. to 25c i ; Art Gum 5c Black and Tan Hosiery, New j ewelry 10c to 25c < „ Colored Twine, roll 5c ij oc '. 121/2 ° ,ISc and 25c New Side Combs, Barrettes, i ►D— * -* HOS, ;£ 12J/,C and 2 5 c ?!'" Toe"Sl£ , Cash Boxes ...... 10c and 15c Handkerchiefs New Hosiery in ail wanted col-" ► School Companions. lc, 3c, sc, 10c, to 25c ors> 10c to 2 s c . Be sure to < sc, 10c and 25c Windsor Ties in all shades and see our 2 5c quality. < * School Bags 10c and 25c " j " 25 ii Boudoir Caps ;.. . 25c * * School Book Cases 25c * Crepe and Ombre, all Toilet Articles of every de- < Sscttool BOOK cases colors and combinations, 25c scriotion at ooDular nnw; School Satchels ... ..... 25c Buster Brown Collars 12/ ac Corsets with ters attached( Slates 5c and 10c Hair Ribbons, plain and fancy 25c K Book Straps 5c tb 25c colors, large assortment, H air Brushes 25c < * Tablets, sc, 10c, c ' * 5c ' * 9c Complete Line Sanitary Sup- < ► , ' Children s Side Combs and ni;— < ► 25c " j Barrettes 10c to 25c Hand Mirrors 5c Composition Books, 5c and 10c Novelties in Jewelry, 10c to 25c Handbags * " 25c ' Memo Books 5c and 10c Children's Garters and Sup- Pocketbooks 25c < ' Scratch Pads, each lc porters, best goods, New neckwear in all the latest Lead Pencils, lc; 6 for sc; 2c; .. . lsc - 19c ' J* novelties. ,< ' 3 for 5c- 3c- 2 for 5c I ?i* "fL r°^ C ?• TT Dail y arrivals in Art Needle- < o lor oc, oc, c ior oc. Full assortment of Muslin Un- work Denartment i ; Pen and Pencil Sets, derwear for girls of all ages. ° rk Ue P artment - 10c, 20c and 25c Drawers, Shirts and Bodies, vr HJT'll* Colored Crayons .. 5c and 10c 10c, i * Chalk, per box 5c Bloomers in Blue Chambray ... , ~, , .. < ► Erasers lc and 3c and Black Mercerized .. 25c We ave Provided ?°L th . ► Rulers lc Girls' Belts, patent, all colors. • <* , r r > > trimmed and untrimmed I „ FoldSigTunch Boxes,"'" " ° Boys' Wool and Khaki Pants, < l & 10c ,Q, and 25c 25c to provide for the little girl s i SSSS: 5 y Children's Lunch Baskets, 25c Boys' Caps 25c . 0 lnt *f ; - Stafford's Ink 5c Boys' Belts 25c t . 1> ** Wells 10c Boys' Suspenders SStoJid J !: Statelets':::: New Drc. s C ' ,'of ChUdren' £Z . £ ainli ;g f 0 A 0 , k h s ■ 10c and 2Sc . p'"*," yl ' S G :" gha ™ a " d Turbans. Tarns, and Sd • Snap Shot Albums, . , 9 c and c shapes of every description. , JT> a. r J AIL ' 7 Also ready-to-wear hats < ► lox WriSng Articles Teacher m Hatters Pluah, Panne . i Pineapple Voting Paper, Will Want f a £j v ad Aprons 80rtmerU ..... * 25c " °™ , pound, special 25c Special Combination Embroid- Trimmings of every de- < , Pineapple Envelopes to match, ery Aprons. scription in staples and nov- , •j 10c New Handkerchiefs, elties i ► Envelopes, pack .. 3c, 2 for 5c sc, 10c and 12£4 c T ' im. t*i i !►' Linen Finish Envelopes .. 5c New Hose Supporters, Lower-Than-Elsewhere Waste Baskets 25c 19c to 25c Prices. U 1 J —< i: Soutter's lc to 25c Department Store: ; WHERE EVERY DAY IS BARGAIN DAY ] ► 215 Market Street Opposite Courthouse' ► " A A AAA A A A AAA " ' __ DISCUSS BACKWARDVESS formed one of the principal topics of conference, which was held at Cath Washington, Sept. 18. Backward- discussion at the national conference Univenrtty, divided itself into sec of catholic charities here to-day. The era"%esslon. DSS ' thßrC belng nt> gen lost in a passing view. ▼ j / / i j \\ \ Note that in following the fashionable sil- \ \ J • A houette that every new feature has been ob- served in minute detail. *\ \v\ \\l Suit coats are less full to a degree that is \ /A \\ \\\ most pleasirtg, while from the belt line they V . flare in just the correct angle. This is but one m \ \\C illustration. In skirts, separate coats and dresses; collars, cuffs, sleeves and every other point of style the same exacting Vj care will be extremely noticeable. * Next, observe materials and colorings which faithfully coincide with standard of style set by this store. The lining; the seams; the sewing all bespeak thoroughness, and last, but more important the close pricing which gives more quality and style features for a certain sum. Fall Stocks Are Growing Rapidly and Now Contain Ample Assortments For a Good Selection The Marabou Cape The "Cape," in the first place, is not to be mistaken for the kind our mothers wore, back in the '9o's. It's a new thing this season; but lays on the shoulder and fastens in front. Showing now some inexpensive models of marabou at $2.93, white and two-tone effects; also a large style, beautifully lined with brocade silk, at $4.25. BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. Fabrics Which Mark The Difference In Leadership Of Quality and Quantity The new silks and woolens for Autumn—it will fairly startle one to behold the great assortments of rich and beautiful qualities; and the artistic and luxuri ous weaves and patterns shown here, and at such reasonable prices. Standard weaves that are household words. Faille Matinee—wanted street and evening, 650. shades; 36 inches. Yard, $2.50. 46-inch Velour Checks, in popular shades. Novelty Taffetas beautiful color combi- Yard, $1.19. nations; 36 inches. Yard, $1.25, $1.50, 34-inch St. Nicholas Suiting black with 81.75 to $2.50. white s P ac e stripes. Yard, 75?. Gros De Londres self colored set figures 42 ami 56-inch Novelty Stripe Suitings, in brown, Hague blue, navy, Russian and sl-50 and $1.75. black; 36 inches. Yard, $2.00. 56 : 5* eck Suitln S' Wlth ° ve rplaid. Novelty Pussy Willow Taffeta beauti- r.. ... , _ . ~ ful designs; 40 inches. Yard, $3.98. UIA < . A11 " W ° o1 . Gabardine ~ P^fect Satin Taffeta wanted street and evening ' usslan ' nav y an ac • shades; 36 inches. Yard, $1.59. 50-inch Broadcloth - satin finish; sponged Brocade Satin Linings - beautiful color- and shrunk . Navy> midn ight, Hague blue, inc hes. Yard, slwO, sl.oo and prune, Russian, and brown. Yard, $1.50. • 4 *• 56-inch Bolivia Cloth—brown, navy, black. Soiree street and evening shades; 36 in- A new soft texture fabric. Yard, $7.50. ches. Yard, $2.00. • 56-inch Kitten's Ear a satin finish, wool Satin Charmeuse dark brown, navy, fabric; black, with beautiful luster. Yard, ivory, black, Russian, plum and delft; 40 in- $4.50. ches. Yard, $2.50. 56-inch Wool Velour Suiting navy, Rus- Novelty Stripe Taffeta evening shades; sian, black, prune and dark brown. Yard, 36 inches. Yard, $2.00. * $2.75. Black Satin De Coma—36 inches. Yard, 56-inch Wool Plush Coatings navy, dark $1.69. brown, Russian and black. Yard, $3.50. Black Satin De Luxe—36 inches. Yard, 56-inch Checked Velour Suitings brown, $2.00. navy, and green checks. Yard, $3.00. Black Velour De Soie Velvet —54 inches. L s6 ; inch ,? h ! Y* lour Suitin g s ~ br ° w Yard, $7.50. checks. Yard, $2.00. Sans Gene Washable Crepe 4O inches 56-inch Gabardine, of the finest qualities; Yard, $2.00. nav y and bl a ck - Yard, $2.00, $2.25, $2.75 Black Velour De Soie Velvet -40 in- u c • * . u ches. Yard, $5.50. 56-inch Novelty Suitings satin finish; Black Plush—so inches. Yard, $7.50. exclusive fabric. Yard, $7.50 and SB.OO. Silk Beaver 5O inches. Yard, $12.50. 50-inch Broadcloth satin finish; sponge Velour De Soie—Costume Velvet street ed and shrunk; navy, black, dark brown, Rus shades; 35 inches. Yard, $3.00. sian and prune. Yard, $2.00. BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. The Finest Lingerie You Admire Can Be, Duplicated With Bowman Nainsook No question as to the excellence of qualities obtainable at this store. As sortments are largest now, and provide a variety of grades. finest Quality Nainsook 42 inches; 12- Oyama Nainsook mercerized; 41 inches; yd- piece, $3.50. 10 . y d. piece, $2.75. • Nagasaki Nainsook —3B inches; 10-yd. Princess Nainsook soft finish; 45 inches; piece, $2.98. 12 . y d. piece, $2.39. Japanese Nainsook extra fine quality; Princess Nainsook fine quality; 36 in excellent for children's wear; 38 inches; 10- ches; 12-yd. piece, $1.95. ( yd. piece, $2.75. -Longcloth extra soft finish; 40 inches; Princess Nainsook —45 inches; 12-yd. 10-yd. piece, $1.50. piece, $2.75-. BOWMAN'S—Second Floor. Home Book of Fashions . , —for autumn is now on sale; brimful of suggestions and helps for Fall costuming. Price, 250, with coupon entitling purchaser to a pattern. bowman's —Main Floor i • SEPTEMBER 18, 1916. 3