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THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS to THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1918. rrn..TTTTTlJ,!.l.rLT,M,M,..l,IJ.tl T.I.I J I I ! Ill r 1 I I HI II I T I M f HI III I I I P 1 IX1.LIJ.I.I.I J.IJ.IJLI.LI MM.ujii.,uM,iM,i.w mm i,.,U,M HIM !,UIAmmiJXI3inXTm Extreme price reductions to wind up the season's arment stock result in notable bargains Goods will be sent parcel post You will enjoy our meals It is a real pleasure to eat lunch in our dining room, Fifth Floor. Things have the flavor of good home cooking, and the surroundings are quiet and restful. Business men pronounce our 40c lunches the finest to be had anywhere. you cannot come to this tale, mall us your order. Within 160 miles of Davenport on mall orders of $2 or over, we prepay carrying chargee, and orders of $5 or otpt will be delivered anywhere in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. Startling prices on suits $5.00 $12.50 to $15 suits The season's best styles both in trimmed and strictly tailored, effects; tweeds, mix tures, serges, pray, brown and hair-lined effects; a good assortment of sizes in all materials; reduced to $16 to $20 suits Nobby, well-tailored suits in the most pleasing styles; mixtures, tweeds, cheviots and to make room for new goods, they will be sold for $22 to $2f) suits Well-tailored suits in the most fashionable shades of cheviots, tweeds, corduroys and diagonals. There are well finished, and are lined with guaranteed satin, reduced for this sale to $32.50 to $35 suits The season's best materials are used in these suits, such as novelty cloths, cheviots and corduroys. They have that tailored finish about them that appeals to women of refined tastes; price 55 to $08 suits Exclusive models in novelty cloths, imported tweeds, diagonals, velvets and broadcloths; gray, tan, brown, heliotrope and black. This reduc tion is so extreme it sounds untruthful, but never theless, it's a fact; wonderful values for 1 H 5 8.95 12.50 15.95 20.00 jftfistf S Mm w m Mm m ') kra X Coats going at half price $10 to $12.50 coats 50 coats in mixtures, wide di agonals and plaid black tweeds ; come in gray, brown and tan; some are neatly trimmed with veivet and braid; others are cut strictly plain; unusual values at $15 to $20 coats Fashionable coats in the season's most wanted materials; some are full length; others are the popular three-quarter length. These coats are made with the rolling collar and large cuffs that have proved so popular. Are remarkable values at $25 to $30 coats Cloth coats in all the latest styles and colorings. This assortment is remarkably good because of the materials and styles of the garments, and the range of sizes is unbroken; reduced now to $45 to $65 coats Fine velour coats in exclusive styles; only one of a style. These are variously trimmed with large collars of satin and braid and several with fur; satin lined throughout, special at $60 to $75 coats The finest grade velour, cut in the very latest models; lined throughout with finest quality satin or brocade. These rich garments are seldom sold below $60, but to close are priced at $30 to $37.50 coats Cloth and velour coats in the most fashionable shades and styles; reduced to $5.95 9.95 15.00 29.00 39.00 23.50 Matchless values in party wear Among these are most bewitching party and dancing frocks. The sale prices are so ridiculously low in proportion to the actual value, that the woman ambitious to own a really beautiful dress now has the looked-for opportunity. x Five exquisite evening gowns of white satin, white cniffon, white ma-qiisette, American ytTT Brauty charmeuse and white satin with black H. y net applique over drape, formerly $95, $110 I sP l J and $190. Now on sale at . . . . ) $20 charming dancing dresses In white and light colors tastefully trimmed; JUFt half price. $10 $32.60 dresses In assorted attractive styles: a good range of sizes; half price, $16.25 One tunic robe of white embroidered chiffon, trimmed with black and gold beads; formerly sold at $20, reduced to $15 One red embroidered tunic robe trimmed with steel beads; sold at $20, now $10. One tunic robe of white chiffon embroideied wiin gold beads; sold at $30, now $15 One white marquisette tunic robe embroidered in old blue and gold beads; original price $75, ale price $26 One sage green marquisette hand embroidered robe with silk and gilt beads; sold at $73, now at $23. One old blue tunic robe in silk net trimmed in Jet and gold bpads; was $37.50, now $1S.73 Black silk net embroidered robe with old blue' and black silk; sold at $32.50, now (j16. 23 Black satin dress trimmed with black eilk braid; has yoke and sleeves of baby Irish lace; sold at $60. now $30 Black satin three-piece suit in an exclusive French style; trimmed with black chiffon over old blue and Macrame lace collar and cuffs; sold at $85, now $35X9 ATA. vtt r I Japanese Mandarins Japanese Mandarins in dainty evening tliad3. Hand embroidered In beautiful oriental designs. To close, at half price: $:'( Mandarins for $15.00 $20 Mandarins for $10.00 Broadcloth rapes and coats $10 Party coats and capes $47.50 $25.00 One lavender broadcloth coat; white Mafloon collar & cuffs; was $140 One red broadcloth coat nicely trimmed; was $95, reduced now to One black velvet evening coat; richly trimmed and lined; was $98 One white broadcloth coat tastefully trimmed: richly lined; was $140 One broadcloth coat trimmed with lace and fur; satin lined; was $200 Coat of Electric blue Dutchess satin trimmed with gold and tur quoise bead trimming; was $72.50; a wonderful value at Charming Japanese Mandarin of pink silk: richly trimmed, was $50 Silk poplin coat with beaded collar and cuffs; American Beauty sat in lined;, was $69; reduced for this sale to $18.00 evening coat in a beautiful shade of salmon color'd broadcloth; hand embroidered $9.00 $15 gray broadcloth coat, latest fashion, $7.50 $12.50 b ue broadcloth coat, $6.25 All evening coats and capes not in above lots are lA price Genuine American Mink Scarfs $45.00 ones $29.00 I $85.00 ones $55.00 $50.00 ones $32.50 $110.00 ones $72.50 $69.00 ones $45.00 1 $125.00 ones $82.50 $165.00 ones at 110.00 Genuine Anencia Mink :vluffi $35.00 ones $22.50 I $100 ones $65.00 $45.00 ones $29.50 $125 ones $82.50 $185 oneB $125.50 , Black Fox Scarf $45.00 scarfs for $29.50 $57.50 scarfs for SB'i.OO B ack Fox Muff; $50.00 muffs for $32.50 $60.00 muffs for $39.50 $80.00 muffs for $52.50 Martin Sciif $85.00 ones for $55.00 Mirtin Muf $37.50 ones for $25.00 Lrnx Muffs $60.00 ones for $39X0 Lynx Scarf $90.00 ones for $59.00 Special fur offerings. at Half-price Australian opossum scarf; $50 val. $25 $23.50 fox set for $11.76 Five $10 red fox scarfs for $5.00 Red fox throw, $7.50 value, $3.95 Pony Coats $55.00 $60.00 $65.00 $75.00 $98.00 coats coats coats coats coats for for for for for $36.00 $39X0 $12X0 $49X0 $65.00 $100.00 coats for $66X0 $215.00 coats for $142.50 $95 Marmot Coats for $62X0 $145 Blended Squirrel coats for $95 $175 Hudson Seal coats for (115 Near Seal Coat? $65.00 coats for $42X0 $85.00 coats for $55.00 $145.00 coats for $95.00 35-inch Fur Coats Russian pony , coats Russian pony coats t Natural pony coats for Near Seal coats now at $39.50 Astrachan coatsr now $63.50 $50.00 Astrachan lynx trimmed $82.95 $65.00 Astrachan beaver trim'd $42X0 $125 Hudson Seal coats for $82X0 $150 Blended Squirrel coats $98.00 Marabou Sets $12.50 Marabou Muffs in black and white 'and natural-and-whlte, $9.95 $42.50 Marabou net, collar trimmed with Irish crochet lace, $29X0 $37.50 $75.00 $65.00 $60.00 $95.00 $25.00 $49.50 $42X0 $15 to $18 wool dresses for $8.95 One lot of serge dresses in white, blue, black and tan, black-and-white, hair-line stripes and other mixtures. Some are plain tailored with low neck and short sleeves; others have I?obespierre collars and long sleeves; have been selling at $15 to $18; every one this season's style; to close out, now at J8.95 Special waist bargains VIM fit One lot of waists in, tailored and lingerie stvles. Have y. been selling at $1.50 to $2.00 ' White tailored waists in lin ens, madras and Cairo cloth slightly soiled; all sizes; at I $1'69 Wash silk shirts in black, black-and-white, lavender-and-white, also tan and blue with white stripes; this sale $1-98 Women' dress skirts, lA price Materials are serges, panamas, poplins and novelty cloths in naw blue, black, brown, tan and grey; have been selling at $6.50;- $8.50, $10 up to $17.50; are marked to close out at just half these prices. House dresses and wrappers Silk chiffon and net waists in red, blue, gray, brown, CJC tan and various plaids; JL j values up to $7.00, now at Wool waists in tailored and fancy styles; cream, blue, red. brown, black, black-and- it QQ ' white and blue-and-white D stripes; to close out at 4-- Kimonos at Half price Crepe negligee in light blue and embroidered in pink and blue; sold at $27.50, now $13.75. Black Habutal silk kimono trimmed in Persian silk in green and helio trope; former price $17.50, now $.7J. All wool French challis kimonos in lavender with cluny lace; empire effect; wrs $15, now $7X0. Albatross kimono in lavender trimmed in Persian silk; was $15, now $7X0. Negligee In old blue albatross trimmed rn black and white; for merly priced at $9.95, now $4.9. Tan silk kimono in empire effect with brown border; was $17.50, now $8.75. Wrappers in percale in and reds; checks and stripes- House dresses in blue, and Mack percale; well perfect fitting; to close. . blue, grey, 58c 59c red, grey made and Ii8c Gingham and percale house dresses in Macs and wmte in stripes and checks; sold up to tl.50 House dresses in best quality per cale; stripes and small figures; red-and-white. blue-and-white and black-and-white; were P MQ $2.25, now 1.49 Dressing sacques in calico, per cale and flannelette, not all sizes; sold up to 98c, 49C Third floor. 3 Good furs cost you little now These sale prices hold no relationship to the cost. The sole purpose in marking prices so low is to quickly close out all remaining furs. Remember this, no matter what price you pay, Ilarned and Von Maur's guarantee protects you as to quality. Dresses for wee folks Charming little dresses of soft, sheer materials: beautifully made and trimmed just the way fond mothers like. So cheap at these sale prices that it would be a waste of time and money to attempt to make them. Good asortment of $1.50 and $1.75 white lawn and poplin dresses In French and empire styles; also Infants long dresses are included; trimmed in lace, insertion and embroidery; with and without yokes; 6 months to 6 years sizes White dresses in good styles; neatly trmmed with lace and e-.nbroldery; sixes 6 months to 6 years; slightly soiled; alues up to $1.25; reduced to A lot of children's dresses In plain styles but good quality materials; some are trimmed in embroidery; 50c to 75c values for Children's white bear skin coats in sizes from 1 year to 5 years; have been selling up to $5.50 Large assortment of children's sweaters white, red and gray; 1 to 3 year sizes: 98c values for 49c 75c values for 38c Children's hats In good styles in felt, velvet and corduroy; 2 years to 6 years: $1.75 values for 98c $1.25 values for 5Cc 69c Sij! 39c off iTtezk. i v r - i u4, 7 Natural Gas at Cairo, III. & Mineral company, gas has been Cairo. 111., Jan. 23. According to t struck at a depth of 1.354 feet. Mr. W. A. Litzman. who is putting down Lottzman says it is of 500 pound pres- well near Unity for the Cairo Oil j suie, and that they will case it off, a he expects to make a within the next 35 feet. strike of oil j George V. to Visit Czar. j visit Russia in June. St. Petersburg, Jan. 23. The Tele- j r I er2nh r tat ps that if ie tiuuii4 rhofi u.;. i. torn mt i. s....ki An the news all the Ume The Argus, j the king and queen of England will Anna, 111., Jan. 23. An inquiry was received by the postmaster here today concerning the whereabouts of George G Saffel, a hostler who had been em ployed for the last 20 years by Dr. W. M. Eddleman of Anna. Saffel has fall en hair to Texas lands worth more tha n$200,000. He has not been found.