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Delicious Sweets
Candy booth, rear street floor, adjoining the shoe section.
Chocolates hard candies —Xmas candies only the good kinds
made of the very best ingredients.
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A flutter of hearts and a
patter of little feet about
Santa Claus'
Santa, himself, big and cheery, is here in his castle
on the Second Floor, where he will meet all the little
ones and tell them of his journey—and also find out
ygv what all good children desire for their Christmas stock
•—■ ings.
Women's Warm Pajamas and
Other Seasonable Apparel
Here are cvery-day necessities that are inexpensive—yet, make the most
sensible gifts and are sure to be appreciated by the recipient.
They are splendidly made, cut full and finely finished.
Pajamas, in blue and Avhite strip- i Flannelette petticoats in pink and
ed flannelette, with frog trimming, w hite, blue and white, grav and
sizes 16 and 17, at $1.50 and $2. wW wW bluc and
Aight gowns in pink and white , . , .
and blue and white striped flannel- brown, in assorted sizes, at ~9<! to
ette, also all white; high necks, long j 75£.
sleeves, or low neck and short Knit petticoats in white and vari
pleeves; sizes 16 to 20, at 75e to ous colors. 500 to $1.1)8.
W?5. BOWMAN'S—Third Floor
Juvenile Books
Well pictured—well printed—well
bound books. And there is no more
expressive gift than a worthy book
nlsi (ISr; especially to a young person. Amuse
a"\ mcnt anc ! instruction are bound to
-1 iSs e are showing books for boys and
J fjirls of every age books for the
j ' youngest reader and picture books in
' j c r Jr P a P er a"d linen for the tots.
T^'Despite all you have heard about ris
' 1 QOtteasS '"*> costs °f thread, paper, cloth and
labor, the prices will surprise you by
(Book Section, Ist Floor. Near Elevators.) their moderation.
Some Very Special
Offerings in Quality
Woo I Dress
Every price is a special one and represents a value unusual as compared
with the market quotations to-day.
There is a great choice of weaves and colorings and it behooves every
woman to anticipate her needs in this line—also to plan her dress-pattern
gifts now.
Some specimen items—
-44-inch black Storm Serge, $1.19 56-inch all-wool Checks, #1.19
yd. yd.
56-inch Cloakings. $1.50 yd. ' 44-inch Storm Serges, $1.39 yd.
36-inch _Storm Serges, in Copen 44-inch Ottomans, $1.39 yd.
and blue, t>.£ yd. 44-inch Wool Charmeuse, $1.29
36-inch Batiste, wanted colors, yd.
Z3y 2 f yd. * 54-inch Wool Yelour, $2.98 yd.
:>2-inch black and white plaids, 56-inch Kitten's-Ear, satin finish
S? 1.19 vd. $4.50 vd.
Beautiful Gift Silks
Charming weaves and designs in the fancies and rich deep lustrous black
in the favored staple silks and satins.
Each price means a liberal concession from the average prevailing
prices—
-36-inch Black Taffeta. $1.39 yd. 36-inch blue dress Taffeta, striped
36-inch Black Messaline, $1.47 yd.
. , 36-inch Striped Messaline, blue,
2/ -inch brown Moire Silk, $2.19 yd.
j ,' d - , „ „ , 27-inch plain wash silks, wanted
2/-inch Check laffeta, sl.37>S colors, 42>lf yd.
■. , , , , , . i Velvet, in many color.;, including
36-inch black and white stripe black, $1.45 yd.
' d jT e * a ' vd- 40-inch Silk Charmeuse, in brown
36-inch Kimono Silks, 05e yd. blue and black, $2.39 yd.
BOW MAN'S —Main Floor.
Christmas Hosiery
Hosiery is always in great demand by everyone. No more appropriate
fft can be found for the average woman than a pair of silk stockings.
And to-morrow we will feature a very special lot of verv fine high qual
tv thread silk stockings at ,
$1.25 a pair
3 pair in a box for $3.50
These stockings are made with double soles, high spliced heels, wide
jarter tops.
Choose from the following colors—
Mais Bronze Rose Gray
Russian Calf Black and White
(On Special Table, let Floor.)
WEDNESDAY EVEKIWO,
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aXRJEUSBUKO iftKV TETJEOPJLPH
| After Today—But j
! 0 For Gift j:
Sk Buying Mx' 1
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i ' | ) J morrow or later this ' l / § *k
store will serve you well'—Jf /
but we say— J
Shop Early mornings if you can you
will be less crowded and selections will be #
it made more advantageously. ||
& Every floor of this great store filled with the i
% best merchandise to be procured to supply your 3 *
every day needs and for gift purposes. j| ;
% An efficient corps of salespeople who will \\
serve you to your satisfaction—right up to the last : j j
minute of the last day. *
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Housewives—Gift
The Annual December
Bed Spread Sale
begins to-morrow and it s going to be one of extraordinary values.
\\ e have held similar sales before and each time the spreads have been
bought by enthusiastic customers in amazingly short order.
, Several hundred of the finest grade spreads direct from the mills, not i
seconds in a sense, but the numbers that have been rejected for almost in
visible faults, such as a tiny oil spot or some trifling flaw that you will have
hard work to discover.
Fo those who know the magic of "rejected firsts" we need give no fur
tier invitation. To those who don't—they are the bargains par excellence
in merchandising.
1 fere they are—every one 'way under value—
at ! Full size crochet spreads, hemmed, plain
$1.95 patterns and handsome Marseilles patterns.
Spreads at Satin spreads, twin bed size, a wonderful
$2.95 assortment of artistic patterns.
Spreads at Satin spreads in full double bed size, gor
s4 55 g eous Marseilles designs nothing could be
* more beautiful.
BOWMAN'S —Second Floor.
Her Christmas
Can Be Purchased Here With Confidence
You will always get quality here—even in pgTj
the lowest-priced pieces, and it is hard to
think of a more acceptable g>it than
4 stylish fur set .
A handsome muff
A smart fur scarf Af
A dressy fur coat //I 1
Ihe Christmas line is charmingly coin- Ww $
plete—and prices very moderate. ?
Women's and Misses' separate pieces, f| 5- J
black fox, cross fox, red fox, coney, point- ll^L-J
$1" SCa '' ,)caVer ' nio ' c ' s ,: *'9s to p
Children's Sets of imitation ermine, white I—l -
coney, natural coney, nutria, squirrel and \|S
marmot, $2.50 to $9.50. (j" 0 * ' J %J jf
BOWMAN'S—Third Floor M '
The Doll Hospital
Only a few days now to have dolly's ail
/ >1 ments cured. Bring her to our doll doctor, on
I the Second floor—Sporting; Goods Depart
ment, and he will diagnose the proper trcat-
ment and make her like new.
DECEMBER 13,1916.
Attractive Articles in the
Housefurnishing Section
in appearance. '
Wood nut bowls, mahogany fin- Chocolate sets, $1.25 to
ish, $2.49 to $3.98. $0.90.
Scrying trays, mahogany fin- Fruit sets ,$2.09 to $4.90.
Fireproof casseroles, nickel Celery sets, $2.75.
plated receptacle, 630 to $5.90. Olive sets, $1.2,1 to $2.49.
Nickel plated chafing dishes, Sugar and cream sets, 490 to
$2.90 to $lO. $2.50.
Aluminum percolators, 980 to Fruit bowls, 49* to $3.50.
Chop plates, 980 to $4.50.
Nickel plated relish dish, hand- Cake plates. 490 to $3.98.
painted china and nickel combi- Marmalade jars, 980 to $2.39.
nation, 91.00 to $4.25. Handled baskets. 980.
t Nickel coffee machines, $5 to Spoon trays, "Jsc to $2.50.
$11.50. ]}f, n b on dishes, 750 to $2.50.
Nickel plated tea kettles, $1.39 Celery trays, 490 to $2.50.
to $1.98. Lamps, silk shades, mahogany
Nickel plated bread trays, pedestals, $2.39 to $10.90.
$2.39. Gas and electric portables,
Nickel electric toasters, $3.90 to $22.50.
$4.25 and $4.50. Candles, fancy decorated, 30
Nickel plated crumb sets, 500 to 200.
to $2.39. Candle shades. 100 to $1.25.
\ acuum carafe, nickel plated, Mahogany candlesticks, 090 to
$5. $2.25.
Electric irons, nickel plated, Flower bowls, 890 to $2.50.
i s~'*4>. BOWMAN'S—Basement
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BRASSIERES
An Appropriate Gift From One Woman to Another
You can select from these with the assurance that you have something
very useful and with our large assortment you have the best which money
can buy.
Pink crepe de chine bandeau brassieres, fastening in back with three
elastic bands; also lace brassieres lined in pink satin, at $1.50.
All-over cluny lace brassieres, V-front and square back, at $1.50, $2
and $2.75.
Pink satin brassieres with insert of Georgette crepe, Y-front and back,
at $4.
BOWMAN'S—Third Floor
Toy land—Dollyland—Joy land
Bowman's big toy land the land of a thousand
joys for children and parents—where you see all
the standard popular toys, and the newest ideas for ♦
1916 to amuse and please. $
Headquarters for Erector Toys
\\ onderful, educational and entertaining —they re $ r #
structural steel outfits in miniature form—build A
bridges, buildings, elevators, trestles and many ™
other things by their use. # m
Set No. 1, makes 88 models SI.OO T /
Set No. 2, makes 120 models $2.00
Set No. 3, makes 176 models $3.00
Set No. 4, makes 207 models $.1.00 \\
Set No. 5, makes 229 models $7.. r 0
Other sets up to $25.00 BOWMAN'S—Basement
Refinement of design excel
lence of quality characterize the
Sale of Roger
Community
That Commences Here Tomorrow
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Prices are below regular, and it is
your opportunity to save on Xmas f
Silverware of this character really
has no rival as an acceptable and prac- r
ticalgift. .
Ihe exhibit is interesting note [/ '
the prices:
Tea spoons, coffee spoons and 5
o'clock teaspoons, l / 2 dozen, 78^.
Table spoons, medium forks, soup
spoons, dessert spoons, dessert
forks, Yf dozen,
Individual salad forks, Yi dozen,
$1.78.
Oyster forks, ]/ 2 dozen, iH 1 .<*> B.
Flat butter spreaders, /i dozen,
$1.58.
Sugar shell and butter knives,
each, 47^.
Cream or mayonnaise ladles, pre
serve spoons, cold meat forks, sugar
tongs, each, 64?.
Set of ]/i dozen knives and forks,
$3.19.
26-piece set in mahogany chest,
comprising ]/t dozen forks, dozen
knives, x /i dozen teaspoons, J/> dozen
table spoons, butter knife, sugar
shell, #7.75.
BOWMAN'fi —Main Floor
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