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Odds and Ends, Broken Size and Color Ranges, Special Purchases, Regular Stock Merchandise at Special Prices, Odd Lots, Samples ,.. Every Item is at a Saving! No Mail, 1
C. O. D. or Phone Orders on Friday Bargains, Please! I
_ . - -i » _ _*_ r — 9
One-Day SALE
Slipon
Doeskin
GLOVES
85c
Soft, pliable skins that will
wash easily. In white, egg
shell or chamois. Come early
for best selection!
Maim Floor
COWBOY
SUITS
Vz
6.95 suits, sizes 10, 12,
14 ---3.50
4.95 suits, sizes 10 and
12 —. — -2.50
3.95 suits, sizes 8 and
io —..—-.1.95
2.29 chaps, sizes 6 to
14-1.00
2.95 suits, sizes, 10, 12,
14_1.50
Other play suits also reduced
Coats and
Suits
Both suits and coats in sports
and dressy styles. A chance
to select a splendidly tai
lored “classic” or a soft
“dressmaker” style at tre
mendous reductions.
Third Floor
18x35 In.
Turkish Bath
Towels
,„5r 79c
Double thread construction;
extra soft and absorbent;
white with colored borders;
sold only in lots of 5.
Second Floor
\
500 Imported
Linen Damask
Napkins
6 S|
for -1
Regular dinner size: hem
med and laundered to use.
Excellent quality; reduced
for Friday only.
Second Floor
Felt Base Floor
ings, sq. yd., 28c
Cut to your measure from full
rolls; suitable for kitchen,
pantry or bathroom: perfect
quality in bright, sparkling pat
terns: for Friday Only.
PLAID FIBRE RUGS: heavy,
durable quality, reversible; very
attractive colors: sizes 9x12 and
8x10 feet. Only 80 rugs in the
lot - 8.95
SUMMER RUGS; a new ship
ment; heavy quality, tightly
woven rice straw; pleasing de
signs in green, blue and brown;
1.600 warp; 9x12 and 8x10
feet-2.95
HODGES GREENDALE
FIBRE RUGS; various pat
terns in all summer colors;
sizes 4x7 feet . — 3.95
RUBBERTEX RUGS; discon
tinued patterns; greatly reduced:
sizes 9x12 and 9x10.6_4.95
Fourth Floor
50 PIECES NOVELTY JEWELRY;
were 1.00-39c
6 COCKTAIL MESH BAGS; were
3 95 2*95
3 MARCISITE NECKLACES; were
4.95 _2.95
2 MEN’S WRIST WATCHES; were
7.95 _ 5.00
35 METAL BRACELETS; were 79c,
49c
8 MESH CAREL COLLARS; were
1.95 _ 1.00
35 CHINESE RINGS; were 1.49, 79c
Main Floor
Corsets
50 FOUNDATIONS; with and without
inner belts; originally 5.00; recently re
duced to 3.95; now reduced to.-_ 2.95
14 FOUNDATIONS; figured batiste
swanee bust; boned back and front;
originally 3.95; reduced to 2.98; Friday
only --1.98
35 GIRDLES; batiste front; Lastex
back; originally 5.00; reduced to 3.50;
Friday only-2.50
Third floor
•> Clearance!
Better Dresses
Broken assortments, sixes and colors; sixes
for women, misses and juniors; styles for
street, afternoon and night.
8 DRESSES; originally 5.95 to 10.95,
2.00
36 DRESSES; in our regular stocks
from 7.95 to 13.95-4.00
10 DRESSES; formerly 10.95 to 16.95,
7.00
9 DRESSES; were 16.95 to 39.75,11.00
Dresses—Third Floor
Rayon Undies
39c and 50c BLOOMERS, VESTS,
BRIEFS, STEP-INS; in white and tea
rose; not all styles in all sizes, but all
sizes in some styles; 4 for-1.00
Main Floor
Cord Lace Dresses
Heavy corded lace patterns; smart tai
lored styles; trimmed with contrasting
belts and glass buttons; sizes 14 to
44 ....- 2.10
Third Floor
Children's Apparel
6—1.15 TOTS’ DRESSES; sizes 3 to 6,
39c
1— 2.98 BOY’S SUIT, flannel navy
pants, white blouse; size 3, Friday, 69c
6-1.15 WOOL JERSEY DRESSES;
sizes 4 to 6. Friday_79c
5— 1.00 PIQUE BERETS in blue or
pink. Soiled, Friday_10c
2— 1.39 SILK SLIPS; sizes 10 to 12,
1.00
6— 1.98 SILK PAJAMAS; sizes 6 to 12,
89c
1—89c SILK COMBINATION; size
14 -29c
4—2.98 WOOL CREPE DRESSES;
size 7-1.00
60—98c FAST COLOR PRINT
DRESSES; size 7 to 16_’_49c
31—1.15 WASH PRINT DRESSES;
sizes 7 to 16_ - -74c
1—1.98 PINK SILK SKIRT ON BO
DICE; size 16_69c
I— 1.98 MAIZE PIQUE SKIRT; size
10 -79c
8—10.98 TO 12.98 COAT AND HAT
SETS in tweed, checks, diagonals, bas
ket weaves. Navy, green, tan and
copen: sizes 7 to 16_6.98
limited number 16.95 and 18.95
COAT SETS; sizes 8 to 16_9.00
FINAL CLEARANCE BEGINNING
FRIDAY: Coats and suits, all-wool
navy, regulation styles. Complete with
five-piece stitched hats to match. Sizes
3 to 6, were 4.95, now . _ -2.98
Sizes 7 to 12, were 6.95, now_4.98
14—13.95 FULL-LENGTH COATS
and skirts to match; of all-wool mate
rials. Sizes 10, 14 and 16_6.95
II— 16.95 SUITS with full-length- lined
coats. Tweed, checks and self colors;
navy or beige. Sizes 14 to 16, now, 9.00
Third Floor
FURNITURE
at Clearance Prices
Pieces Left from High-Grade Suites ... Complete
Suites in Discontinued Numbers ... Floor Samples ...
Special Purchases ... All at Substantial Reductions!
4— PC. MODERN CLASSIC BEDROOM GROUP. The finish is a warm maple
with black accents and gilt drawer-pulls. The vanity and -chest are dustproof;
drawers dovetail-jointed, smooth-sliding, deep and roomy; mirror of bevel-edged
French plate glass. Only four suites at this manufacturer’s close-out price, 39.95
5— 3-PC. MODERN BEDROOM SUITES. Double or twin bed; large dresser with
modern mirror; 5-drawer chest. Matched walnut fronts -59.75
7— 4-PC. BURL WALNUT BEDROOM SUITES with fronts of matched butt
walnut. Large dresser with swinging mirror; high chest of drawers; French vanity .
dresser; double or twin beds.. - _-__- - -97.00
6— 3-PC. COLONIAL BEDROOM SUITES; pineapple post style. Dresser with
mirror; pedestal-style, 5-drawer vanity; double bed. High-grade dustproof construc
tion ----..49.95
8— 3-PC. SOLID PEG MAPLE SUITES. Large dresser with hanging mirror; chest
of drawers; double or twin beds. Dustproof, easy-slide drawers_69.95
Chests:
A dainty ivory-finished chest that you will like in al
most any bedroom. Four large drawers with center
guides; dustproof construction. (Sketched). Only
five of these_ 11.95
3— CLASSIC MAPLE CHESTS..-16.95
2-BUTT WALNUT CHESTS_18.95
4— MAHOGANY CHESTS.19.95
5— MODERN WALNUT CHESTS.-21.95
Dressers:
4- MODERN STYLE DRESSERS....17.95
2- COLONIAL STYLE DRESSERS_19.95
3— WALNUT VENEER DRESSERS_21.95
5— PEGGED MAPLE DRESSERS_29.95
A .fin.
Beds:
This poster bed would be charming with
the chest shown at the left. It has walnut
panels and ivory posts, and you may have
it in double or twin size_ -8.95 {
7—TWIN BEDS, odd styles_9.95 {
4—COLONIAL DOUBLE BEDS..9.95
6—SIMMONS POSTER BEDS ... 12.95
3—SOLID MAPLE BEDS, double or twin,
14.95
•
Vanities:
15—VANITY DRESSERS in the popular rippled maple,
with Duncan Phyfe or modern style. Your choice of hang
ing or swinging mirror_9.95
6—COLONIAL MAPLE VANITY DRESSERS, *
12 9>
4- BUTT WALNUT VANITY DRESSERS, 14^9*5
5— MODERN W ALNUT VANITY’ DRESSERS,
2—COLONIAL MAHOGANY VANITY DRESSERS.
- t r, 19-95
fourth floor
Remnant Sale!
FABRICS
Includes plain and fancy silks,
plain and fancy synthetics and cot
tons in a great variety. In all,
hundreds of short lengths for prac
tically every and any use. Lengths
range from % to 4 yards.
Second Floor
LINEN SPECIALS
150 TEA OR BRIDGE SETS: regularly 75c; cloth
36x36 in. size; 4 matching* napkins; fast color, heavy,
reversible, imported fabric; bright cheery summer shades;
all ready to use___4^
7 EMBROIDERED LACE DRESSER SCARFS; regu
larly 1.19; each _89c
85 HANDMADE FILET LACE DOILIES; regu
larlv 15c_JQC
5 BRIDGE SETS; hand appliqued; regularly 3.50;
set -1.95
48 FILET LACE SCARFS AND TABLE RUNNERS;
regularly 35c_ 25c
8 IMPORTED LUNCHEON SETS; pure damask;
cloth with 6 napkins; were 10.00 set. 6.95
20 PILLOW CASES; Irish linen; were 1.00 each...89c
10 PEQUOT SETS; initial sets consisting of 2 pillow
cases and sheet; were 2.95.1.95
.-—ioc
i bed size; regu
tar|y 3.95. 1.1.95
Second Floor
REGULAR 2.95 &2S
LAPEL WATCHES
90-Day Guarantee on ^
Movement! Regulated J m \ m \
to Perfection on Our I I II I
Micrometer. A I ■ mW m
Service Exclusive With M 0
Us in Washington!
For Men, Women, Children!
Give one to your young friend who is graduating, to your nephew
who is going camping . . . hang one in your car for motoring trips. Onlv ? tn n
Put aside a warm wnst-band watch, put one of these in your U ,
lapel . . . men, match it with your tie and handkerchief; ladies, CllStOmer!
use it for color contrast on your new white linen suit, drop one
in your handbag. The most fashionable, practical accessory of the SorCV No Mflil Or
season at a new startling low price. nl * — , ,
Phone Orders!
In 7 Colors:
Blue Brown
Block Green
Pigskin Tan
Snokeskin
Jtwtlry—Maia Floor '
Friday Special!
Sure-Fit, Sta-Fast
Plaid Chair
Slip Covers «
Brown, Rust, Green |
Only 150 to offer at this
price. You might hope to Lij
buy ordinary covers at this SC
price—but these with the I w * Sg
sta-fast features are simply I iL
miracles in value. Edges J®,
are bound in contrasting color; all are jJpPj
boxed pleated; styles for club, wing, but- 71
ton back, Cogswell, English T club
and roll back T club. Come early if
you want to be sure to get your slip.
Second Floor
Woven Stripe, Roll-up
Canvas Awnings.2.19
6 feet wide—8-foot cut lengths
Ready to hang! Complete with all neceitary fixtures. Colors, green, tan or grey.
Summer suggestion—make your porch comfortable for all summer at these comfortable
savings. Other sices (from 4 to 10 ft.) at proportionate savings.
Second Floor
Very Special!
Natural Color Bamboo
Porch Shades
6 feet 6 feet
wide 8 inches
each lone
Complete with all necessary
fixtures; ready for hanging.
Second Floor
fv ■»
a
■ uiieuitrs
LUCEIN CREAMS.]9c
LUCEIN LOTIONS _19c
$1 MORI TOILET WATER..__39©
59c SHELTON DUSTING POW
DER -23c
29c TALCUMS: pound_19c
25c WOODBURY’S SHAVING
CREAM _ . . 19c
50c LA GARARDINE WAVE SET.
15c
$1 TREJUR COLOGNE...93c
$1 TREJUR SACHET_39c
59c MODERN TISSUE; 1,000 sheets.
29c
50c SPEARMINT TOOTH PASTE.
Tube - 16c
Main tioor
Drastic Reductions!
Children’s. Misses’ and
Women’s Shoes
51 PAIRS BLACK PATENT
LEATHER SANDALS: both high and
low heels; broken sizes; Friday only.
3-49
87 PAIRS WOMEN’S AND GROW
ING GIRLS’ SPORT OXFORDS; all
white and brown-and-white styles;
leather soles; Cuban and flat heels;
broken sizes _ 9- »9
41 PAIRS CHILDREN’S SHOES;
mostly for tots, broken sizes. Friday
only 89c
66 PAIRS WOMEN’S SLIPPERS;
leather and fabric; soft soles; Cuban
heels; black and colors: broken sizes 3
to 9; were 1.25 and 1.39; reduced for
Friday only_ 99c
Second Floor
Mon's Furnishings—
50—69c MESH POLO SHIRTS of fine
quality. Small, medium and large sizes,
3 for 1.00
75—1.19 SHIRTS In attractive patterns.
Non-wilt collar. Pre-srunk and color
fast fabrics. Sizes 13H to 17 in the
group -»—-50c
20—BELTS that Svere formerly 1.00.
Broken sizes — *-19c
35—UNION SUITS of part wool. Were
formerly 2.50. Madewell brand. Broken
sizes__ __ „ 50 r
15 Pcs.—75c B. V. D. SHIRTS AND
DRAWERS of nainsook. Broken sizes,
19c
125—29c WASH TIES in a good selec
tion of colors and patterns, ft for 1.00
50—1.95 LAPEL WATCHES with
leather coverings in tan, blue and
maroon. Good timepieces_1.39
300—59c HAND-TAILORED TIES in
colorful stripes, checks and plaids for
Summer wear -49c
FANCY SOCKS in stripes and
novelty patterns on light or dark
grounds. Reinforced heel, sole and
toe. Sizes 10 to 12_19c
Main Floor
Bovs9 Clothing
6—13.95 STUDENT SUITS. Vest, coat
and long trousers. Sizes 14, 15, 18, 4.00
3— 3.95 RUGBY SUITS. Tweed sport
coat and shorts. Size 4 only 1.00
4— 5.95 TOPCOAT ENSEMBLES.
Tweed topcoat, beret and shorts to
match and button-on blouse. Sizes 5
and 6 _2.00
40—RUGBY WASH SUITS by Tom
Sawyer. Specially priced at 1.95. Broken
sizes 4 to 12 1.79
100—1.29 WASH SLACKS of fancy,
super-shrunk cotton. Cut full size. Sizes
10 to 18 94c
30—51 WASH KNICKERS in fancy
cottons. Broken sizes, 11, 12, 13 and
16 _ «9*»
8—4.95 FLANNEL SPORT COATS.
Tailored by Tom Sawyer. Double
breasted style in brown. Sizes 5 to 12,
and in blue, sizes 5 and 7 _ .2.00
Main Floor
Potterv. Glassware
25 FLOWER POTS AND BRACK
ETS; gold and white; were 50c; Friday
only -1-39c
2 CANDLESTICKS; chromium; origi
nally 2.98; reduced to 1.98; Friday only.
1.49
8 JARDINIERES; 9 in. size; originally
1.00; reduced to 69c; Friday only.-49c
Fifth Floor
Mexican Glassware and
Pottery
3 POTTERY VASES; originally 2.00;
reduced to 1.39; Friday only-69c
5 POTTERY VASES; originally 3.00;
reduced to 2.00; Friday only-1.00
3 POTTERY VASES; originally 2.50;
reduced to 1.69; Friday only-#5c
1 GLASS FLOWER BOWL; was 4.00;
green bubble glass; reduced for clear*
ance -2.50
1 GLASS DECANTER; was 3.00,
2 00
1 GLASS DECANTER; was 2.00
1.50
1 GLASS VASE; was 1.50-].00
3 GLASS VASES; were 1.00_69c
4 TUMBLERS; were 35c 15c
20 STEMMED GLASSES; were 50c,
25c
16 STEMMED GLASSES; were 75c,
35c
• Fifth Floor
Sample Curtain
Trimmings
Included ere tailored style*, Priscilla*, imported
laces, open mesh nets and numerous styles; suit*
able (or odd Windsor chairs.
* Second Floor
/
300 Van Buren
SHEETS
each 89C
Sizes 81x99 inches and
72x99 inches
Superior quality, which will give \
extra long tervice; bleached anowy
white; entirely free from atarch or !
sizing; check your sheet needa and
stock up at these savings.
Second Floor
‘ 1.95,2.95 & 3.00
White Swan
Uniforms
1“
Regulation and dress
styles; broken sizes and
styles, but all sizes in some
styles; long sleeves; dis*
continued numbers and
odd lots from regular
stock.
Third Floor
Regular
5.95 & 6.95
Tots’
Coat Sets
2-95
All-wool coats in navy or
maize with stitched brim
hats to match. Sizes 3 to 6.
Third Floor
Real Reductions
in our very best
Curtains
Priscilla Tailored and Cottage
Curtains .-.Pr. 59c I
Better Grade Tapestry Squares; 1
each -19c
Soiled Sample Window Shades;
each . 25c
Curtain Remnants; sard.. —5c ■
Summer Porch Pillows; large
and colorful . 69c I
Chintz Draperies; pleated; color
ful ...Pr. 88c
Footstools; extra large; beautiful
designs .1.49
Second Floor
zxtra fnaay feature
Air-Conditioned
Dresses
1.79
The fabric that is taking the country 1
by storm; specially treated and con
structed to stand the near of a heavy j
fabric . . • and is as porous as the
sheerest voile. Sizes 14 to 20 and
38 to 42.
COLORS: Pink, blue, green, yellow,
orchid.
STYLES: One and two piece; tai
lored, street or sports.
TRIMMINGS: Buttons, nautical,
emblems; some with ’kerchiefs.
Third Floor
Hose
100 PAIRS MISSES’ FULL
FASHIONED SILK HOSE;
light colors; sizes 8 to 9*4;
regularly 79c-39©
CHILDREN’S HALF
LENGTH SOCKS AND
ANKLETS; assorted colors
and styles; sizes 6T4 to 1012,
5 pairs for 1.00
BUSINESS SHEER CHIF
FON HOSE; full fashioned;
first quality; picot hem; rein
forced heel and toe; all sizes,
59c
KNEE LENGTH HOSE;
full fashioned: lastex top;
new summer shades_ 59c I
Main Floor
Lingerie
1.95 COTTON LOUNGING
PAJAMAS; 2-piece styles;
mostly broadcloths in checks
and dots _ 1.74 I
2.95 SATIN AND CREPE
GOWNS; beautiful fabrics;
most one or two of a kind;
special for Friday_2.45
$1 RAYON CREPE SLIPS;
broken sizes; lace and tai
lored styles; white and tea
rose; reduced to clear.. 74c
8.95 SATIN NEGLIGEES;
5 of them; lace trimmed: tea
rose only-6.95
1.95 SILK GOWNS; lace
trimed and tailored styles;
some with fine hand details;
white and tearose .. — 1.69 1
Third Floor
§ ' N
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