# , 4 ■ * p K t®y Sdem , JSo&moftZ Where Things Are What They Seem < SELL, 1901 235 UNITED HARRISBURG, FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1818. ' * v v FOUNDED 1871 Large Assortments and Big Values Make This Sale of Greater Importance Each Year j Our Special Prices Were Met With Unbounded Enthusiasm The opening day of this anniversary celebration has been an unprecedented success. Every department in the store was crowded with its quota of buyers and each department, responded with its share of special anniversary offerings assembled especially for distribution on this important occasion. New offerings have been added, as we want this to be the biggest celebration in the history of the store. If you did not take advantage of the many special offerings to-day, be sure and come to-morrow, for prices like these are not an every day affair. Just make up a list of your needs. It will pay you to fill them here during this 47th Anniversary celebration, which continues for eight days. Qualities are standard. Prices offer unusual savings. Wash Skirts, $2.47 —$3.47 The utmost value—judged from the condition of the cotton market today these skirts could not be purchased at anything near the price in this sale. Ten models in pique, plain and fancy gabardine. 'Waist gathered in back or all around with wide belt. Fancy patch pockets or tailored as you desire. A full range of sizes from 24 inches to 36 inches waist. Anniversary Special price $2.47 Eight models in high grade gabardine that will surely appeal as being great savings. These models are widely diversified, so that you will have no difficulty in choosing. Gathered waists with belts, pockets and attractive buttons—well made— fine cut in every way. Anniversary special $3.47 We have hundreds of skirts at these prices and you will want to supply yourself for the season. Early Buying Is the Best. BOWMAN'S—Third Floor * 9 Minerva Plaids and Blue Bonnet Cloth, 2 yds, $1.47 32-inch—a mixture of mohair and cotton—beautiful colored —wash perfectly and also make best bathing suits, although generally used for suits, dress or skirt. Anniversary special, 2 yards , $1.47 BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. Umbrella Specials Women's 8-rib American taffeta, imported handles. Anniversary special . $1.4? Men's umbrellas B-rib American taffeta, assorted style handle. Anniversary special $1.47 BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. Union Huck Towels, 2 for 47c These are part linen—launder well and give excellent serv ice and are rapidly taking the place of all linen towels. Hemstitched and plain hemmed face towels Anniversary special, each 37^ Scalloped and hemstitched lace towels—fine quality. Anniversary special, each 47^ BOWMAN'S—Second Floor. Chinese Shantung, yd., 47c 32-inch natural—a good weight silk for suit or dress and a great favorite for summer wear—owing to the price we quote, which is less than import wholesale, we restrict quantity—lo yards to a customer. BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. Chiffon Taffeta, yd., $1.47 36-inch—good line of colors—plenty of the much-wanted shade of navy. BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. White Goods Specials India linon—Pride of the West—2B inches wide. Anniversary special yard, 15^ White mercerized poplin—27 inches wide. / Anniversary special, yard 27# White Mercerized Batiste—4o inches wide. Anniversary special, yard, 27# English longcloth—B yards to piece. Anniversary special, per piece $1.17 BOWMAN'S—Second Floor. Pongee Specials Monotone brocade—4o-inch. Special value. Anniversary special, yard, $2.95 Lustrous surface suiting pongess—4o-inch. Anniversary special, yard .$2.25 BOWMAN'S—Main Floor, White Goods Specials Linene—Glasgow, No. 3, 39 inches wide. Anniversary special, 6 yards, $1.47 Pajama check—full yard wide. Anniversary special, 3 yards 47^ White lawn—4o inches wide. Anniversary special, per yard, 27# English longcloth, 10 yards to piece. Anniversary special, per piece, .$2.07 Imported mercerized damask pattern cloths—size 72x72, in a variety of beautiful designs—scalloped, hemstitched and plain. Annversary special, each, ' ;.$2.47 * BOWMAN'S—Second Floor. FRIDAY EVENING, Velvet& Tapestry Carpets, $1.47 yd. Hall, stairs and room patterns in all over and floral patterns. BOWMAN'S—Fourth Floor. Mrs. Potts Irons, $1.47 Consisting of 3 irons, stand and cold handle. BOWMAN'S—Basement. Cups and Saucers $1.47 dozen This is a large shipment, just arrived from across the sea, purchased for our anniversary event. They are pure white, made by Grindlev of England. (12 cups and 12 saucers). 4-Gallon Stone Crock, 47c Buy one now for the preserving season. You may not be able to get one at any price later on. China Tea Cups and Saucers, Doz., $2.47 Thin white—made in Japan. Anniversary special, dozen $2.47 Wash Boilers, $1.47 Made of good tinplate—good size—with heavy bottom and strong wood handles. Ice Cream Freezer, $3.47 White Mountain—4-quart capacity. La'7ll Roller, $11.47 Weight can be adjusted by inserting water. Wheel Barrow, $3.47 A garden necessity—good size. Bath Fixtures, 47c Nickel plate on brass, including soap dish, towel bar, sponge holder combination. Hand Plows, $2.47 Paragon—large wheel and four tools. Garden Hose 25 foot guaranteed. Anniversary special, $3.47 BOWMAN'S—Ba sertent. Lawn Bench, 47c Folding—natural finish—slat seat and back—bolt construc tion. 50 to sell in the Anniversary Sale. One only to customer BOWMAN'S— Fifth Floor- Reed Rocker, $4.47 Brown fiber—large roll arm pattern—high back, very com fortable—suitable for porch or living room. BOWMAN'S—Fifth Floor. William and Mary Dining Suite, $95.47 Mahogany finished —9 pieces consisting of buffet, china cab inet, extension table, six leather seat chairs. BOWMAN'S—Fifth Floor. Linen Crash, 47c yd. 50-inch, dark red, for swing and porch cushions. Yard 47<k BOWMAN'S—Second Floor. Marquisette Curtains, Pair, $1.47 White, ivory and ecru; 2 l / 2 yards long, with one and two inch lace edges, hemstitched. BOWMAN'S—Second Floor. Night Gowns, $1.47 A large variety of nightgowns—plain edges and lace trim ned"; with or without sleeves. . HOW-MAN'S —Second Floor. Camisoles, 47c A special lin£ of camisoles, lace trimmed—all sizes. Crepe Je chine. BOWMAN'S —Second Floor, HLAJRRISBURG TELEGRAPH! Women's Stockings Fiber silk; black, white and colors; double soles," high spliced heel, wide garter top. Anniversary special .... 470 Thread silk and thread silk boot, double soles, high spliced heels, wide garter top; black, white and colors; firsts and sec onds. Anniversary special, two pair #1.47 Women's thread silk stockings—black, white and colors— double soles—high spliced heels—wide garter tops. Anniver sary special, pair $1.47 BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. Pumps and Oxfords Pumps in champagne, light and dark gray, dark brown and patent colt—full Louis heel. Anniversary special, #3.47 Pumps and Oxfords in white canvas Dorothy Dodds among them. Anniversary special #4.47 Pumps in white calf skin—full Louis heel, and white can vas Oxfords and pumps with medium heel. Anniversary spe cial $4.07 BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. Muslin, 2V 2 yds., 47c Unbleached—3B inches wide—smooth, round thread, two lengths will make a sheet. Anniversary special, 2y 2 yards, 470 Cretonne, 3 yds., 47c 36 inches wide—cut from the piece—floral designs—good quality. BOWMAN'S—Second Floor. Men's Union Suits, 47c Bleached cotton and checked nainsook, athletic style. BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. Men's Shirts and Drawers, 47c Open mesh—white and ecru—long and short sleeve shirts, ankle drawers. BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. Cork Linoleum, 47c sq. yd. Extra heavy printed cork—tile, and Mosaic patterns; 2 yards wide. BOWMAN'S—Fourth Floor. Willow Grass Rugs, $1.47 Brown with Walls of Troy, 36x72 inches. BOWMAN'S—Fourth Floor. Carpet Sweepers, $1.47 Finely finished oak case—steel 'ends, nickel-plated, bristle srush. BOWMAN'S—Fourth Floor. Colored Cretonne, 47c yd. Very heavy—36 inch—for upholstering and draperies, large range of patterns. BOWMAN'S—Second Floor. Sunfast Madras, 35c yd. 34-inch—for draperies in rose, blue and green. BOWMAN'S—Second Floor. Sleeveless Slip-Ons, $2.47 , Made of Shetland wool in all the new colors as—Khaki, Dink, turquoise, white, black and rose—all sizes, 36 to 46. BOWMAN'S—Third Floor Georgette Waists—Very Special \\ hite and flesh and all the new shades such as turquoise, salmon, peach, maize, rose, Nile green, orchid, bisque, French olue and gray—hand embroidered and trimmed in tucks and colored beads—also tailored ones in all sizes 36 to 46. Anniversary special $4.47, $5.47, $6.47 and $7.47 BOWMAN'S—Third Floor Anniversary Notion Specials Acme dress forms—twenty section, $16.47 Acme dress form—sixteen section, °. $13^47 Acme dress form—twelve section, !!$11.47 Acme dress form—eight section, $9.47 Acme dress form—four section, $6.47 Ostmoor baby pants, very special, 05* Heck's baby pants, each 47* Sanitary aprons, 2 for 47c 1 ! Stork sheeting, yard, 850 Sanitary napkins, 12 for 1 !!!.!.!!. 470 Duplex safety pins, black only 3rt BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. JUNE 7, 1918. High Class Suits, $24.47 1 hese are models that at this price in many instances repre sent less than one-third of their former prices. The finest of Tricotine, Poiret Twill and Gabardine, com prise the materials and the linings and tailoring cannot be excelled. Mostly light shades of Rookie, Tan, Gray, Belgian Blue and Reseda. A good assortment of sizes including some Stylish Stouts. Floor Shirtings, yd., $1.69 " s Sri tin striped—for women's dress or waist, also men's shirts, BOWMAN'S—Main Check Suitings, yd., 47c 36-inch—cotton and wool mixture—well constructed, looks fine and wears well. BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. Japanese Trays A . :■! sizes; also in white. Anniversary special, each 47tf BOWMAN'S—Second Floor. Knitting Bags Made in cretonne—all assorted patterns. Anniversary special, each, #1.47 BOWMAN'S—Second Floor. Jewelry Specials Nickel alarm clocks $1.47 and $2.47 Gold bracelet, good value, $1.47 Sterling silver powder box, $1.47 Novelty rings, gold lavallieres, stone setting, each ..'51.47 Pearl beads. Anniversary special, $2.47 BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. Coutil Corsets, $1.27 A fine coutil corset in medium bust with long free hip white—neat embroidery trimmed—strong hose supporters. Sizes 20 to 30. Fancy pink broche corsets—elastic top in new model medium hip for slender and average figure; sizes 19 to 25. Anniversary special, $1.97 BOWMAN'S—Second Floor. Venise Bands and Edges, 2 yds., 47c 4,000 yards, white and cream—widths 3 to 9 inches—all im ported goods, suitable for trimming voile or organdie material —also fine for camisoles. BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. Neckwear, 2 for 47c 500 pieces—organdie, georgette, pique—collars and sets all clean, desirable styles. Van Raalte Veils, 47c Ready to wear—colors are black, navy, brown, taupe, purple, white, round, octagon and square mesh. The veils that you have seen advertised in the leading magazines. BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. Feather Pillows, 47c Filled with sanitary feathers—covered with blue and white striped or art ticking. BOWMAN'S—Second Floor. Bathing Suits, $1.47 Men's—two-piece—short sleeves. BOWMAN'S| —Main Floor. Brass Rods, 47c Five goose-neck; 54 inches extension; best grade. Lot 47a . BOWMAN'S—Second Floor. ' Pillow Tubing, 2 yds., 47c 36 inches wide—best quality. No dressing, heavy weieht BOWMAN'S—Becond Floor. 6 Wash Goods Specials 36-inch silk and cotton Tussah. Navy ground with colored dots size of a dime to a quarter. Made up with plain material combination, dotted or plain 470 40-inch white voile with embroidered dbt size of silver dollar Yard, $1.47 44-inch voiles—full range of colors. Yard, ' 36 and 38-inch figured voiles. Yard * 29* . BOWMAN'S—Main Floo* - 3
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