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V f 7 57th c io ■U ii y « c I a :-| i J> C. Tuesday to Saturday, September 4 to 8 5 HE history of the Willson Co., is one of ac complishments in the face of conditions so varied and so changed today that it is necessary to stop and take a retrospective view of the past in order to appreciate those attain ments. T A Big Sale of 57 Items at 57c to Celebrate Our 57th Birthday *. \ i S Î General Lester S. Willson a pioneer re ceived his first inspiration from the famous speech of Horace Greely, "young man go west and grow up with the country. \ 99 Shoes s The first store of the Willson Co. was under a tent, packing cases served as counters. The goods were transported overland at great risk and at tremendous cost. From the very first the supreme optimism of General Willson was reflected in all his dealings and business relation with his neighbors, his fellow pioneers of the Territory of Montana. His optism was founded on an unwavering faith in the future of this great commonwealth, identified his interests with that of the com munity and his life from the history of Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley is inseparable. 63-inch bleached Indian Head, yard. 27-inch good weight dark outing, 3 yards... 36-inch dress linen, all colors, yard. 36-inch plain Ratine, $1.19 grade, yard. 6 men's white handkerchiefs.. . 2 boys' wool knitted Beanies. Men's canvas Puttees, pair.,... Durable Hair Nets, double mesh, cap shape all colors 6 for ... Peroxide soap, 9 bars for. 1 ana Oil soap, buttermilk complexion soap, 7 bars for....57c One lot assorted face powders "Melba Lilac," Melba Piney Woods" "Marinello" each Jardin De Rose" "Jordin De Mare" face powder 2 for....57c Mentholatum 3 jars for . Mennens Talcum Powder 3 for. Mennens cold cream 3 for. One lot fancy ribbons, values to $1.00... One lot silk and fabric gloves. Black Rib Top Lisle Hose, 75c to $1.00 values Children's heavy ribbed hose 2 pairs. Women's Gauze union suits. 70-inch mercerized Damash, yard. Turkish Towels, large size, bleached. Turkish Towels, size 19 x 38, 2 for. Turkish Towels, size 17 x 34, 3 for. Cretonnes values to $1.00; yard .... All Linen Toweling unbleached 17 inches wide, 3 yards....57c Marquisette cream and white, 3 yards for.. One lot Curtain Nets, values to $1.00. 36-inch good grade black Sateen, 2 yards for Percale, light and dark, 3 yards for. 27-inch Gingham, "Red Seal" 3 yards for. 32-inch Gingham, "Kalhunne" and Dependon 2 dards . ..57c Men's work sox, 3 pairs for ..... Men's canvas gloves, good heavy quality, 3 pairs for.57c Boys' Ties, knitted and stripe silk, each. Silk and Cotton goods for dresses and kimons, lining, etc., $1.25 value, yard.:.. Plain and figured Plisse crepe, 2 yards for. 27-inch white outing flannel, 3 yards for. 36-inch light fancy outing flannel, 5 yards for. 36-inch Bungalow Cretonnes, 3 yards for. 36-inch Challie, 3 yards for .... 36-inch bleached and unbleached jnuslin, good grade 3 yards for. 36-inch bleached muslin, gold coin, 4 yards for. 36-inch unbleached muslin "Olympia" 4 yards.. 0-4 bleached sheeting, Blackhf.wk brand, yard. Children's Half Hose, 3 pairs for.... Pillow Cases, 42 x 36, 2 for.. 42-inch Pillow Tubing, 2 yards for. Fantanna Crepe, needs no ironing, 2 yards for.. 4 oz. skeins all wool yarn, each. 2 balls Germantown..*... 35c Gauze vests .. Children's silk plaited 3-4 sox, $1.00 values. Infants silk hose, 85c to $1.00 values. 2 yards white Galatea . One lot of children's canvas shoes, not all sizes. 57c ? 57e 57c 57c 57c 57c 57c H ■S' General Willson ever 57c ï 57c * t I - 57c The Willson Co. moved into the present building in 1903, a store modem and progressive alert and keeping abreast of the times. The pre sent management considers the policy of the founder a glorious heritage from which they will never deviate. «« 57c Women's. Black Satin Shoes, Suede trimmed, military heels $8.00 values 57c $4.95 57c Womens Black.Satin Pumps, Louis heels $4.95 57c Î Black Suede Colonials, Louis heels $4.95 57c We go into this 57th Anniversary celebration with no idea of immediate profit, but rather that we may make more acquaintances and cement those of many years standing. When our buyers were recently in the market, wholesalers were unanimous in offering to show their appreciation of our long standing business with them by mak ing special prices on merchandise for this cele bration. We wish to give them due credit for the wonderful values we will offer. The same standard quality for which this store is known is embraced in this merchandise and the same pledge of service goes with every transaction. 57c College Girls Oxfords, flat heels, .rubber taps, brown color perforated toe 57c $4.95 57c § Grey Suede Strap Slippers, covered suejie heels $4.95 57c 57c College Girls Patent Anklet straps with flat heels $4.95 57c Red Cross patent vamp, suede quarters, the new Beige color $10.Q0 values 57c * $4.95 57c # \ 57c 57c 57c \ 57c I % »•« 57c A Sale of New Fall Merchandise Styles Authentic /•u «mmm Y - 57c / À 2 r \ 4M *1* m m >■ 57c » •ÆIm I ( [fc.ff |( f ; ' I '■-'! '> y c. 57c . -i : i H&S ,....57c Special displays of the new amhoritative styles for men, women and children. We want you to come and see the values offered. To say they are unusual is putting it all too mildly. Values offered in every department. And in ad dition to this we will allow a 10 per cent discount on all merchandise that is not enumerated in the special offerings. Bouquets will be distributed to the ladies and baloons to the kiddies. There are values that it will pay you to take advantage of even though you may have to go a hundred miles or more. '-c.Äi Mb v 2 V I \ r 57c ■V. VAN 2 L AM i 57c E& V; > 57c m 2 Up* n 57c __:57c Children's patent one strap slippers ; also oxfords, the well known Educators. Values to $6.00 :57c r 57c $3.49 57c 57c Sizes lli/ 2 to 1 57c 57c Children's brown kid, high lace shoes, sizes 111/» to 2 Æ 7c You are sure of the styles if it comes from • the Willson Co., for our buyers go into the great style centers of New York and the East where they personally select the garments out of the thousands shown and tried on living models.; Prices are compared, styles are studied. There is no guess work you are absolutely sure of the styles. ,57e $2.49 57c Ï5ÎC I 57c Children's black kid shoes, sizes 8Vk to 11 57c > 57c $2.49 57c SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ON ALL MERCHANDISE NOT INCLUDED IN OUR ADVERTISING & » - SINCE 1066 r o mm M The store of Certified Value* . » j j t > \