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The Shoe That Wears as Well as It Looks and Looks Twice Its Price. A Shoe may be ever so handsome—have plenty of style and snap—anti yet be prac tically worthless when it comes to actual wear. Daintiness is all very well, but when side walks and streets are a-shish the sensible woman wants a substantial shoe that will pro tect her feet. Of course, if you can secure a happy combination of neatness and durability, so nun h the bet ter—and that is exactly what you can and do get when you buy . You are thinking of Christmas right now— Here s a good suggestion: 1 hink tor hours and you’ll not call to mind more accep table gift than American Girl Shoes They are substantial and ser\ iceable— built for use in all kinds of weather—yet there is not the slightest suggestion of clumsiness about them. In every line they express noth ing but daintiness and elegance. 1 he materials used in the making of American Girl Shoes are selected with the utmost care. Every' feature oi leather, trimmings, and workmanship conforms to high quality standards. And »> confident are the makers that their product will give satisfactory service-—good wear a- u ell as good looks- that every pair of American Girl Shoes is backed by this broad, clean-cut Guarantee. Please read it for your own satisfaction. .50 and $0 Made by the Good year Welt Process. The American Girl Guarantee The make: < of the .-1 mernati Girl Shoes guarantee that they arc man ufafluted of best quality leathers, stitched with the best quality silk, of best oak-tanned sole leather, and made by workmen skilled to the highest degree iu the art oi shoemaking. If the upper break' through before the first sole is worn through use will replace with a neve pair. I HE WO Lb BROS. W CO., Makers of the American Girl Shoes. Failure to inspect the American Girl Shoe before purchasing elsewhere means one of two things—disappointment or the payment of a dollar or more than 'would have been necessary to secure an American Girl Shoe of equal value, in piont of style and all-round seme ability. But be sure it is a pair oj Hosiery For Men and Women, in Holiday Boxes. For over six months we have been making caret u1 prepara tion for the finest display of Xmas Hosiery we have ever made. It is, therefore, with great confidence we invite in spection of the splendid stock. 1