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- - i 5 1111111 IU fc : iS m m Sr-T jfljiNgg)yl. THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC: SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 25. 1001. Public Confidence That Unshakable Rock Upon Which This Business Is Built. pOR fifty-fire years the constant effort of this store has been to buiid higher and broader on those principles without which no enterprise can achieve success. Our high standard of quality, our invariable low prices and splendid assortments, have taught people to know the protection of their interests which 'is insured by the name. "Barr's." 'HIS i not a store for one class, but for all classes. It is a store which people of affluence and people in the humbler walks of life have alike come to regard as their shopping headquarters. It is a store upon which everyone depends absolutely. T7ISITORS to the World's Fair should not 'fail to visit Barr's. Five great floors occupying almost the entire block bounded by Sixth, Seventh,; Olive, and Locust streets contain an endless variety of fash ionable and reliable merchandise of every descriptidn-everything needed by man, woman and chilcfc "Any street car. if not on a direct line? w.ill transfer you to Barr's. Largest Retail Store West of the Mississippi Established in 1849. Bearskin and Broad Tail Coatings. To-morrow we show, for the first time, the new and fashionable Coatings In Bearskin and Broad-Tails for ladies' and children's coats. These high-grade coating are the perfection of the weavers art. They are the moat beautiful and attractive fab rics for "coats that have ever been produced. Our line is the largest westjOf New York and Is truly remarkable for its great variety. Thera are black, white and colors, suitable for .street, end opeia wear. White Bearskin. SO Inches wide, from SX23 to SC50 per yard. Black Bearskin. SO Inches wide, from ZS to Si per yard. Colored Broad-Tails, EO Inches wide, from & to s per yard. (First Floor Third Aisle.) Floor Coverings of Ev ery Description. Carpets, Rugs, Mattings, Linoleum and Oil cloth are here in a mammoth variety. Our lines are complete down to the smallest detail. At no time In our history hare we shown so large, varied and attractive a line as now. Wc handle none but the best grades from the lead ing mills. For this week we offer some excep tional values. . Mottled Tapestry Brus sels, suitable for halls and stairs ir per yard. . ........ " Tapestry Brussels Carpet all room patterns some with borders to match made and ccr Extra Quality Tapestry Brussels Carpet, alt with borders to match, suitable for library, reception - rooms, din Ins; or sleeping; room. For this week, made and laid, at, 7r per yard ' laid per yard.,. Rues A few odd-size Tapestry Brussels Rugs. Made-Up Rugs room size, at : ozuneir reg ular price. size 9x12 feet new Jatterns for tlttn days, each. . .-. .lw Redfern Queen of the Corset World. We are exclusive agents for this Justly cel ebrated Corset, and show it in all models, for both slim and stout figures. There Is a certain something" about Redfern Cor sets that distinguishes Oicm from all others. A style, an appearance and an air of exclusive ness that appeals immediately to all our critical customers. The Redfern Corset 'wilt Impart to your ngure inai rrace ana symmetry or outline which etery woman wants. Many of those styl ishly gowned women you will see at the V. I; Ball will M Aft ft Cf Knt wear Redfern Corsets.... ' I.UU (Second Floor Srrwttk ui Olivt.) Women'sSuits, Coats, Skirts and Waists. ' -,Stocks were never Wore complete, varieties were never belter, styles were never more attractive and prices were fitter lower than now. Choose your new suit and coat early and have the advantage of selecting from the largest, most complete and most magnificent stock in the West. While you will find all our prices very low, in no instance have.we lost sight of quality and style. W.'SKX'.I PKDKSTniKXXE SUITS In cheviot, broadcloth and fancy mixtures, colors gray, brown, black and blue. Silk or satin lined coats. Pleated and kilted skirts. These suits are so fashionable, so comfortable, that you can't help but like them. Prices are 112.00. jia.Ti. iiu.oii. sis.5". C?n nn ,WW I1.S.73 and.. WOMEN'S WALKING SKIRTS Made of cheviot. broadcloth. Panama, cloth, covert, men's-wear materials, cravenettc. fancy mix ed suitings, eta. in all colors and sizes. Tli ery latest pleated and kilted efforts. All lengths and all waist measures. Prices range from IIS down tn 113. 112.73. 1S.73. S5.73and .UU WOMK.VS AXU MISSES RAI.Y roVTS Made of Priestley's gen uine cravenette and other guar anteed rainproof materials. These coats combine a verv fashionable wrap with an absolutely water proof garment. All the newest ef fects and styles, with or without capes. Every color and size. Prices are JI3.no. I22.B0. S20.00. indf?:.,.,.5;?!-..,.,.::i!...$lo.75 WOMEX'S DRE5 SUITS In many new novelty .designs initially shown Irnnuch higher priced rnod els. Materials are covert, cheviot, broadcloth. Venetian and fancy suitings. Some tine nien's-wear materials and cravenettes are al so Included. Every color and size. Extraordinary values atCIC nn 11 prices from 122.50 to."7,w" Slf.K A5D WOOI. WAIST'S A remark able showing of all the new Ideas and fabrics. Some of the waists are plain, oth ers are lavishly trim med. Materials are peau de sole, taffeta silk, flannel, broad rloth and crepe de . Clilne. Smart, natty styles. All colors and sizes: S10. JS.T5. J 6.7;. ind?-..,.4:.0...$3.oo WOMEVS COATS Made of splendid qual ity materials and In extremely attractive styles. There are both tourist and tlclit-Iit-tlng effects. Fabric are covert cloth, chev iot and broadcloth l.ln'rt or tmlined Highest grade tailor ing and finishing. Prices are 120. Si:. and.:!-.Vl...$7.50 G1RI.S WEARING APPAItKI, New Fetcr Thompon Suits and Coats, new Tourist Coats, new Russian Suits. In every wanted size and desirable color. The most extenslvo showing of Girls Clothing In the West. Ages 4 to IS years. The values are phe nomenally good. Prices range from 133.00 by easy CC fill steps down to """ Our New Millinery Represents the Height of Excellence. The demand for correct, moderately priced Millinery is being most satisfactorily met by onr large and varied show ing. At all prices we offer some splendid values. To-morrow we place on sale two lines of Hats which we bought at a special price concession. The values arc extraordinary. Large-size Hats made of soft felt; these are suitable, to be worn with the new tailor-made suits, and are especially designed for street wear. Colors are blue and brown. Values. S7.S0. This Is :i bargain opportunity that you LJ Cf . ..vw Hats made of scratch felt, trimmed with velvet ribbons and wings: others made of soft felt, with "coque pompoms and ribbons. Al so, smaller size Hats made or felt braid .and trimmed with wings and velvet. Value of these hats. ts.00 S! price. 7C Monday .0 cannot afford to miss.... Wm. Barr Dry Goods Co. Curtains, Portieres and Upholstery Fabrics: Extraordinary values are offered in Lace Curtains. Rope and Tapestry Portieres. Our lines are larger, more varied than ever and you will find almost every kind of Lace Curtain in our collection. In Portieres we show the very latest styles and colors. Here are a few prices: Nottingham Ijc Cur tains, beautiful patterns worth S3 per . C? IS pair special., Irlh Point Lace Curtains compact border, neat centers, worth J7.0I per E-x.'f- $5.50 Cluny Lac. Curtains, best heavy cable net with lace Insertion anl edse worth 16.73 per ffr-!!?.1!.1. 55.25 Arabian I.ace Curtains; 3- yards long worth 5!:. 58.25 Brue!s Point Lace Cur tains, beautiful pat terns e? -ye special !. Rope Portieres for double doors. larga range of colorings. Portiere worth S3.50 for 12.73. Portieres J JS worth O for 4.S Tapestry Portieres a spx-lal lot worth 14.73 while they last, your 0.i.c.: .5150 Oriental Striped Couch Covers. B Inches wide, full length, fringrd-all arm-.ni: Monday Ct 15 special for I.M (Third F7oor. Sale of Ladies' Oxfords. On of th- b-.t v?lu- we have ever offered In Woman's Footwear. New stvle In Ladles' ITand-tani-d or Goodvear Welt Oxfords, narrow widths, worth SI.3i. 12 and S2.30 per pair. These are nil substnnti.il and thoroughly relta- TS Me shoes. Th price is ery iflC special per pair..... s" (first Floor Seventh and Ollve.1 September Sale Blankets and Bedding. Our September sale of Blankets, Com forts and Bedspreads is now in full swine. The stock is very complete and you can gain a great savin? by laying in your sup ply now. Space will permit us quoting only a few of the items: Fine Cotton Blankets white or gray, fancy borders OtT per pair. ' Fine Wool Blankets. 11-4 size, white or gray, fancy borders per pair. from 9l.uv 109 pair strl-tlr All-Wool HUnkcts. whito with . fancy border 10-t size, per pair. K.73 Ci Zft II-l ilze SU Fine Alt-Wool Blankets, extra size, wide bind ing, fancy borders hi blue, pink or red at.' Pr S7'in pair. " California White AI1 Wool Blsnkets. .extr large jitze these are extra-value QAM. at .....n,...'V"y Whlt Bedspreads, hem med 'or fringed prices range-up 1 M) from i.WW KXTR1 SPKCIl-l.-,0 pairs Travelers Sample Blankets, sirghtlr (-Hd from showing.' all kinds; will gu on: sale Monday at. one-fourth off regular prlcta. I I r 5&f & mi v l: 1 it c K1 i( .' niinmTTi I JMHMHL 5T-S, -5 0 4 yfte-Js1 iiiriitiiaiialXsSiii i " jr--v iv -" afel.?sai4SJsasit'asl "MHH-B--B--H