H1,..., lIHIi—SIS l iM'I'UU Easter Showing of New Spring Fashions Now we come to the gateway of the Garden of Spring April and Easter; and the gate swings inward at this store, bidding those who would, enter into a new fashion realm. Flowers of fashion touching every section of the store blossom forth in the fullness of their beauty Millinery, Suits, Coats, Dresses, Skirts, Blouses, Silken Undergarments, Hosiery, Corsets, Gloves, Children's Apparel, Muslin Undergarments, Neckwear, Leather Goods, Jewelry, Toilet Requisites, Etc., Etc. When a Catastrophe Menaces— the World Turns to the Red Cross Because the wearers of the Red Cross are universally recognized as agents of mercy—the world in time of fire, flood, famine, pestilence and war—turns to the little white flag with the red symbol for help and hope. The peace of our beloved land is threatened—war with its accompanying horrors stares at us. The physical welfare of armies after battle is wrapped up in the work of the Red Cross. It now most earnestly urges every man and woman in this community to lend support —that the glorious work may go on. The employes of Bowman's have joined together to offer help to the local Red Cross branch—let everybody turn to this noble humanitarian work and at least give it a moral support. A Special Pre-Easter Display of the Newest ' Spring Shoes and Stockings Shoes and Stockings—could there be a more logical combination for display and sale these pre-Easter days? In this exhibit are gathered the newest styles arfd best qualities. Popular Boots and Pumps—we might a great deal about the quality and styles of our footwear. .We might tell how 'well they are made, but we believe the most important feature of our service is to provide you with the proper lasts and fit your feet to the utmost degree —for in this way only will you receive shoe satisfac tion, no matter what price you pay or what styles or shoes you buy. Women's Boots of Suede, Kidskin, Calfskin and Buckskin shoes that make a woman proud of her feet— "Miss Springtime" #14.00 "The Bowman Twin Six," #12.00 "Superba" #12.00 'The Empire" Boot #IO.OO "The Traymore" #7.30 "The Avenue" #9.00 Women's Patent Colt, Gun Metal and Vici Kid Boots, #3, #3.50, #4, #5 and # spring styles, in plain and ; boots; double soles. fancies. Pair, #1.50 and Pair, G9£. J| #2.00. BOWMAN'S— Main Floor i w(Da The Vogue For Pink Lingerie Is Greater Than Ever Crepe de chine Washable Satin Silk Jersey Batiste I Milady will be charmed with the dainty display of gowns, n~K- L \ envelope chemise, pajamas, camisoles, combinations and ■ V bloomers. M lj\. y Wonderfully artistic creations with the most fascinating \ tr ' mrn ' n ® s nc l aces flower buds and novelty adorn- J l/\ J 1 Tomorrow We Feature — J \fl[l Billie Burke pajamas of pink batiste, with gathered neck, h IM sleeves and leg run with satin ribbon to form empire line. /U Price, .. #1.50 Envelope chemise of fine flesh batiste, with lace and satin top, trimmed with fine,lace at top and bottom. Price, \'_M A #1.25 Empire combinations of fine batiste in flesh —waist and bloomers run with elastic— a dainty new model. Price, fpSpW- IL/ #1.25 Bloomers of fine French crepe in flesh; full width and * ™- length. Price, #I.OO BOWMAN'S—Third Floor. WEDNESDAY EVENING, See Additional Store News on on Page 13 HARRZSStTRG TELEGRAPH fijowmartZ "A union of lakes, a union of lands, A union that naught can sever; , A union of hearts, a union of hands— The American Union forever*" Show Your Patriotism- Fling Old Glory to the Breeze The Stars and Stripes should not be hoisted before sunrise, nor allowed j to remain up after sunset. When flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning ,it should be hoisted to full ; staff at the conclusion of the funeral. On Memorial Day, May 30th, the flag should fly at half-mast until noon, and at full mast from noon until sunset. In flying the flag at half-mast, it should be hoisted first to full mast, then j lowered to position, the distance of th ; width of the flag from the top of the | staff. Preliminary to lowering from half-staff, it should be hoisted again to j the top. The flag should never be allowed to touch the ground. When two flags are displayed the Stars and Stripes should be placed at ' the right. When the National Flag is passing in parade and review, the spectator should, if walking, halt; if sitting, stand, and stand at attention, uncovered. Your New Easter Suit Our Suit Show Inspires It is an unsurpassed ex h i bition of latest \ styles—outranking the average stored effort K / in those ways that j Distinctive models j Jj/f The high quality I /JJ\\ Numbers of styles Price moderation I \ / A All of which help to \S: ■.! J / r / { account for the great ( f volume of business we J \ are enjoying by r I I lifI if "My Lady of Style" \ LP /W/ J / for her 1917 Easter ' J** suit. Suits of all materials—in every new Spring shade— for all figures, $16.50 $19.50 $25 $35 to $45 The Sale of Dresses A Magnificent Collection of Quality Afternoon and Street Dresses representing a special purchase from one of the reputable i manufacturers at a price concession liberal enough to warrant us to advise you not to tarry. These dresses are made of Georgette crepe, crepe de chine, taffeta, messaline, nets and combination taffeta and Georgette crepe. Trimmings include colored embroidery fancy stitching, buttons, beading and lace. Price range— s9.so sls $19.5 Also our own stock of Dresses at reduced prices. BOWMAN'S—Third Kloor. j Easter Handkerchiefs A gorgeous show of the handkerchiefs so much in fashion now— Your Choice at 25c —Pretty crepe de chine handkerchiefs in wondrous colors and designs. —The new sport handkerchiefs in unique and weird patterns —all colors. ' s —White and colored handkerchiefs with striped and flower ed borders. —Solid colored handkerchiefs with conventional designs. BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. ¥ . [ HARRISBIiaG, WHDNESDAY, APRIL 4. 1017. See Additional Store News op I ( 1 Only Three Days More— And then Easter. Only three shopping days! We shall be rushed—particularly afternoon. And so our advice and re- /||l JQn \ quest is—shop in the morning if you pos- vJwv) sibly can. That will aid us in our plans v for always better service and it will equally benefit you. V ) Baby Carriages—Go-Carts—Sulkies With the advent of bright, sunny, t Spring days you will want to keep baby out of doors as much as possible, and whether baby goes for a ride, or takes a nap on the porch, you'll need a car- The new models are unique this year —many are finished in a novel manner. This is the most comprehensive ex hibit we have yet made and it com- Strollers Pullmans Sulkies Carts Collapsibles Carriages. Finished in ivory, white, gray, brown, natural and turquoise blue. i —All reed carriages $16.50 to $39.75 —Reed strollers, $6.50 to $22.50 —Sulkies $3.75 to $8.75 °™' V " V ' i l-'lflh Finn r AUTO OWNERS! Buy you tires now while prices are down to the figures we are herewith quoting. Ford sizes of well-known makes of non-skid tires—guaranteed 3,500 and 5,000 miles. Size 30x3 at $9.98 Size 30x3at, $12.98 These 5,000-mile guaranteed tires — Size 33x4, Q. D. .at, $19.51 Size 34x4, Q .D., at, $20.16 Size Q. D., at, $28.09 Size 36x4#, Q. D„ at $28.43 Size 34x4, O. D., plain, at, $19.25 These 3.500-mile guaranteed tires — Size 28x3, O. D., plain, at, $7.59 Size 32x3#, Q. D., plain, at, $11.96 Size 33x4, Q. D., plain, at $17.47 Size 34x4, Q. D., plain, at, $17.78 Size 33x4, Q. D., non-skid, at $18.31 Size 34x4, Q .D., non-skid, at, $18.62 Size 35x4, S. S., non-skid, at, $19.41 Size 35x4 r /S, Q. D.. non- skid, at $25.94 BOWMAN'S— Fourth Floor. The Easter Neckwear Neckwear of all kinds, here in a bewidering profu sion and at a wide range of interesting prices. Choose from authentic modes—neckwear to marvel ' at in styles confined to Bowman's the delicate Georgette crepe, organdy, crepe de chine and combina tions, 000 to $4.00 New crepe de chine col- white and dainty pastel lars; square collars, round shades, . SI.OO to $4.00 and novelty shapes, also Smart new pique collars a combination of crepe de to wear with coat, suit or chine and Georgette crepe dress; very newest shapes T? tailored effects and hem- in plain tailored effects; / y—v stitching; also trimmed also nets of collar and If \\ts f with filet lace, at cuffs to match, f 500 to $3.95 500 and SI.OO Beautiful Georg ctte Net guimpes, net mod crepe collars; round sailor els, with new high collars, double tier, cape and 250 and 500 * fancy shapes, in plain The new middy ties; we C [ \sj tailored effects, or richly show many colors in £0 V VI hand embroidered, or crepe de chine with hand effectively trimmed with some printed designs, the poular filet lace; in ST)O 3GWMAITS— Main Fioo We present for your selection at economy figures a lot of Auction Oriental We were extremely fortunate in se- r /Q curing these rugs from the recent auc tion sale held in New York City— a —1 personal representative of Bowman & Co. being on the ground and making JaWfeTT ' x jL N There are only one of a kind, odd but bea#tiful effects which will fascinat* you by the marvelous colorings and also by the lowness of prices. Sizes from mat to room dimensions. Kinds represented— Mossoul lran Saruk Afghan Mahal Guenji, Etc. BOWMAN'S— Fourth Floor. : Easter Eggs and Confectionery A/. ('l We are selling Walker's famous product— noted for I A,/ its purity and all-round goodness. Easter eggs decorated—an expert decorator here to f ' complete your order immediately. BOWMAN'S—MAIN FLOOR. BOMAN'S—Main Floor. VUwator. APRIL 4, 1917. on Page 13 3 FOUNDED 1871