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EL PASO HERAXD it Shop by Phone Shop by Mail We Giue .W Stamps THE OPENING OF OUR 8 A "Week-End Edition, October 2-3, 1913. mm iB J 35 &fJm tw QBu jl j IB Bwfilf? ffikLJ 9 B? 8 JLS f BP p feJk. "Jf ANNOUNCING Kim Fall -Kr-affl -ifflMHnVy" liiiliiii3 'ilW ilm j$!& JliiLlfliii ivxl Lllll& ! W 9iFzsB3 II (J II 1 I n I L all Style Exposition Monday, October 4 IN CONNECTION WITH ONE OF THE MOST UNUSUAL RETAILING EVENTS EVER KNOWN IN EL PASO'S COMMERCIAL HISTORY Although this eagerly anticipated occasion, inaugurates the Fall and Winter Season, and the Newest of the New has been given utmost consideration this dpening will be most unique from a selling point differing from the ordinary openings that are given to display and show only. We can not dwell too forcefully on the fact that never before, on the very eve of a new season has such a harvest of value giving been offered the Buying Public of El Paso. AND HERE IS THE REASON There are but few women in El Paso and tributary who will not readily recall our elaborate opening display of last year, which from point of elegance in both window and interior decoration far exceeded anything attempted before or since. The unusual daily novelty features which introduced to El Paso for the first time Music, Souvenirs, Living Models, Refreshments and a whole week of marvelous show and entertainment. We violate no confidence when we say that the cost of that glorious week was well up in four figures. This year we reason that the same amount of money given to the public in the way of Substantial Price Conces sions will be much more appreciated. Hence this novel Fall Opening which begins Monday, October Fourth taking on the form of a merchandise offering that stands without parallel in the retail history of the Southwest. The money usually spent on decora tions, etc., will permit us to afford you a saving of Five, Ten, Fifteen Dollars and up on as many garments as it is possible to sell in our great Ready-to-Wear Section in one week. We are going to do this, and the mere announcement of this fact will give you something to consider, something to think over and something to investigate. Several thousand garments (not one of them ever shown before) each one expressing the very latest of Fashions tendencies and further accentuating this store's leadership in STYLE, QUALITY AND VALUE. , This Advertisement Is But a Synopsis of the Many Good Things to Be Found Here During the Coming Week Velvet Suits $ $25&$27.50Values Women of taste will admire these charming styles which embody all the very latest ideas of cut and trimming effect Rich lustrous garments specially priced at Afternoon and Street Uresses $f95 sw.ju raiues Elegant Silk and Se;se Comb liiation Dresses In most reliable quali ties: all new 975 Women's Waists $ Values To $7.50 Beautiful dress waists and handsome suit waists revealing all the most wanted collar, sleeve and trimming features of the new season. A galaxy of styles that will captivate all women. I95 Velvet Suits $ $30 & $35 Values I The suits in this assortment are fully expressive of the latest dic tates in Fashions decree. De veloped in soft, rich material, featuring a regal grace of line and embellishment. models to choose from. and up-to-date Women's Dresses Values to $25 $1175 Specially purchased gar ments bearing a stamp ol distinction and quality at which you will marvel when you look at the won derfully low price. Women's Dresses Values to $30 $75 Another special purchase of charming models that further emphasize this store's exceptional buying power. Chic styles, sea sonable fabrics and new colorings A NOTABLE GATHERING OF FUR TRIMMED SUITS $111 75 VALUES FROM $25.00 TO $35.00 $ltfl75 T . .. . ... - . - m m L ET rur trimmed suits practically dominate the style ideas or the new season and the more you see of them the more you are charmed with the stunning effects that are shown. This assortment includes three exclusive models that compare favorably with many marked double the price. Party and Evening Gowns $17.5U Values $A95 LcniLXLc: uiKiiimrs. nfniiriniin - Delicate costumes, beautiful! fashioned of radiant fall ma terials in dainty styles suitable to be worn on all formal and dress occasions. $ Afternoon and Street Dresses $25.00 Values J A 95 A gathering of silk and serge com binations that express the ery last word in costume creation. Dresses ia styles to please the most xacting taste. Party and Evening Gowns $22.50 &$25VaIues$ 75 Truly wonderful in style and fabric are these beautiful gowns that will immediately appeal to all Fashion loving women. Extra ordinarv value in this collectioa. tL WPn 1 j 1 yi'CTCTjM T ram j Mb I m I i Msi I t IK' J ml HgjGI m iH I I ill W,Ji8il m Afternoon and Street Dresses $ S20 Values Y A very extra ordinary col lection smart dress styles developed 1 n pleasing silk and serge combination effects. Complete range of sizes for large and small women. 275 Incomparable Showing of the New Fall Trimmings Never Were Our Lines More Brilliant and of More Pleasing Character. A vast assortment of mot exquisite Trimming Novelties, portray ing a brilliance and variety that is both rich and pleasing. Trim mings are playing a most important part in this season's fash ions and we pride ourselves upon the complete assortments that are now offered for your selection. Among the laees we would mention tinsel laces on net; silver and gold laces and filmy effects which are combined with pastel tinted silk nets in every desired mesh 7" TOtfir fr and width. Priced, yard i DC PlO.U(J Trimmings include iridescent spangles and iris beads inter spersed with relief designs of spangle work in delicate hues. All over, flouncing, bands and motifs in most exclusive patterns. Sr1 $1.00 T0 $20.00 Correct Glove Styles For Autumn Wearing Smartly gowned women particularly faor KSKAY GLOVES for their distinctive style, perfect fitting qualities and long service. We are now showing complete stocks of these famous gloves in styles suitable for all occasions. Among the most prominent num bers will be found one and two button styles in black, white and all new Fall shades. Also black with white stitching or white with black or colored stitching. (t-j Of" TO (ho rt Prices range the pair .. . & 1 .D J.l70 m i i 1 1 nrA"v'-1 h?? The Smartest Hats In E! Paso Are At Everybody's A grand collection of new models (many dfJhem to be displayed for the first time) will be shown in our Millinery Salon on Monday. A visit at this time will be a revelation to those who wish to noW about the authentic styles in Chapeaux. A Most Unusual Presentation of the Newest Fall Fabrics Strikingly Beautiful Weaves in All Qualities, Patterns and Colorings. Xew Dress Corduroys in every wanted shade, heavy weights and full 30 inches wide most suitable for Opera Coats, (J f ff Suite and Skirts. Priced yard pl.UU 42 and 45 inch Chiffon Velour one of the season's most taored fabrics, coming is twenty-five beautiful shades for both street prteTwe"r $4.50, $5,00 $6.00 Corduroy Cloaking. 32 inches wide in Laurel Green. African Brown, Bottle Green and White an extra heavy (h fJC quality. Priced, yard .vl.O Costume Velvets 45 inches wide a soft lustrous material m Havana Brown, Field Mouse, Belgian Bine, Cardinal, i.un Metal and Uopenhagea. Priced, yard. . . $2.50 TRIMMED HATS There are small hats, large hats, medium sized hats Sailors. Pokes, Close fitting Turban high crowned hats and draped effects, made of best silk velvet and hatters" plush, adorned with feathers, flowers, wings- and novelty ornaments. Priced $4.95 , $35.00 UNTRIMMED HATS Every conceivable shape to meet with the demands of all women who wish to carry out their own ideas. Large. small or irregular styles in rich lustrous black or seasonable colorings of best velvet and hatters' plush. Priced. 95cto$12.50 LovelyAssortments of Exclusive Neckwear Novelties The neckwear creations that we are now showing are quite the prettiest that we have ever seen and while tnev are effective in style and will appeal to all women of refined taste, they're mod erately priced. Neck Ruffs in Maline and Chiffon, coming in all the new shades. rsi.n.p'i" 50c TO $4.98 The new High Collars so desirable this season, coming in Em broidered Lawns, Organdie. Georgette rC TO An AO Crepe. Chiffon and Nets. Priced. ZDC tp2j.i70 J