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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
A Mule to Match
Every Negligee

Velvet mules in turquoise,
American Beauty, delft blue and
other lovely colors as we'll as
black.
Silk and satin and velvet and
metal brocade mules in even more
accommodating color variety
emerald -and-gold, blue-and-rose-
and-gold, black-and-c d-crimson-and-
blue, jade e-and-nasturtium, varie-
gated Paisley designs, black en-
ibroidered in Dresden pink and
blue, wine velvet and gray fur,
old blue and silver brocade and
so on.
Prices range from quilted satin
at "a to exquisite brocadc at SIT
pair.
(First FIOor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
Send Handkerchiefs to That
Distant Friend

gift the travelling
that everybody likes.
anywhere handkerchief Christmas
a they should be
Never quite
fasdous the quality OF the linen the danness the
embroidery stitching
Perhaps the fascinating handkerces
their lovely the ahte handkerchefs,
the exqustey French embroidered
bits nen of which trimmed
with real lace
pay little Irish linen
all $3.50 for edged with the finest Ducesse lace
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
So Many Fine
Gifts in
Leather for
Men

Scores of good things. to be
found just inside the Chestnut
Street doors.
Among. the pocket pieces
there are wallets, card cases,
hip books, letter cases, cigar
and cigarette cases, match
cases and the like, many of
them gold mounted.
Then there are fitted dress
ing cases, collar bags, brief
cases and memorandum books.
All of fine, selected feathers
and at prices much lower than
similar goods were last year.
(Main FIo0r)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
Il Real Lace
Collar Is Just
the Thinq

So many women like the
touch Of some fine bit of lace
on a gown that the solution Of
the Christmas gift problem in
their case is quite easy.
One may have Irish crochet,
Carrickmacross, Limeric k,
Duchesse Point or Point Venise
collars and, in some cases, sets
of collar and modesty pieces.
There are all the new shapes
in collars, some of them having
just arrived.
Prices go from $3.50 to $40.
(Main Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
How About the
Material for the
Dress She Needs?

That would make good
SShristmas present, wouldn't it?
ror a warm woolen dress for
everyday wear the favorite
Shoice seems to lie between these
weaVes. They are all moderate
Crepe poplin, $3.50 a yard.
rlain poplin, So a yard.
SSrepella cloth, SO a yard.
Mwool Canton crepe, So a yard.
serge, $1.50 and So yard.
, arleotine, Sd inches wide, $3.50
(FiTst FIOor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
Couture
Ornaments

Bandeau and coronet effects
OF silver tissue, pearl and crystal
beads for the matron; youthful
bands and wreaths for the
young girl; or just a single
flower for the hair-these and
other coiffure ornaments will be
found with the corsage and dress
garnitures in the Millinery Sec
ton. Priced $1.50 to SIT.
(Second FloOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
Riding Boots
Under the Tree

will be as pleasant surprise as
some horsewomen could find on
Christmas morning. Particular
ly if they are these fine calfskin
boots of ours, made on English
models, with right and left legs,
soft toes, and low broad heels.
In black or tan, priced $50
pair.
Calfskin puttees, in black,
$3.50 a pair; tan, $3.50 and $12.
(First FloOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
.NightgOwns With
Real LaceS

Daintiest Of white nainsooIs
nightgowns, sleeveless and with
low V or square necks, trimmed
with real filet and Irish laces,
quantities of it. Also they have
long loops Of narrow pink and
blue ribbon. $3.50 to $3.50.
(Third FlOor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
Special
A Wonderful Place for Gifts
Is the Infants Store

Hats coats dresses sweater SETS batobesow thick
and fastt they flying off to MI Santa Claus pack
Monday and focks of pretty little dresses
with attached They chambray popin, dmit voe
and cotton hand shocked
embroidered And such dainty eolors!
to six years, and pricFN $3.50 u $3.50
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
The GroUing Tendency to Giue Lastiino
Eg Things Leads to WananakerTTTTn1R
E7{=35 Furniture AN0tNIM
Furniture

There evolution of thought applied TO the choosn m
gifts, and its tendency is towards an ideal N
All TINS Is quite natural and it is interesting observe
Perhaps the ideal has not been and navr
Will be discovered especially individual requirements enter
largely into the matter " 2
and lasting things and the quest for these seems to lead
Wanamaker furniture. ~ N ''""iuS B
IL Is not business dictate customers what be,
they prefer ~ ~ e'o" VI "hat 3
AS regards furniture, glad selections snea
Tor u.s. and this applies all furniture from the Ie
novelty up to the great staple things the manstav Of b
home equipment. ~ ''"' u '"e X
for hne old Colonial four-poster with its Ceoroion
carving IN feather hambeau things likely 70 Last
ooh through Chrstmases and of course Tho 49,
true OF the wonderful eee hghboys and dgn6ed and
we might well call these because of the lind
people VINO giving them the kind of people thew
There are other gifts of the family as everybody ro
and they are numbered by thousands ~ ' o"S'
lhey include bookhoders and writing desks and 20.
anu ih s'ahds and tables and chairs in vast variety.
tFinh pors)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
The Greatest Giving of
Silk StOckinQs g

in the history of our Hosiery Store is shown
by this holidays selling. And why not?
Who ever heard of woman who had too
many silk stockings?
So pair for full-fashioned chiffon silk
in black white, African brown, taupe, silver
and navy.
$2.85 pair for full-fashoned silk with
Isle tops and in black and cordovan with
embroidered clocks.
$3.50 pair for full-fashioned black
white and colored silk with embroidered
clocks and Isle tops; better grade.
$375 pair for full-fashioned black,
white and cc'ored all-silk with openwork
ankles.
$3.50 a pair for full-fashoned black,
white and colored all-silk with openwork
ankles and openwork clocks.
(First Floor
Special
$3.50 a pair for full-fashioned black White and
coored silk with cotton tops; Seconds"
1926 pair for heavy full-fashioned all-sk in
browns and grays; "Wanasik seconds"
81 pair for heavy ful-fashioned silk in two
color mixtures with vertical stripes. A fine sports
stocking in first grade.
(west Ase)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
There Is an Elegance About
a Fine French Glove

that the class of eproachabe gifts 1t little thing
that does dea yet it perfect thing being the
choicest article its kind Be
complimented by such gift
Fine French kid the two-casp length desired
general white black and the fashionable coor priced
S8, 1926, $3.50, 1915 and $4 pair.
They include exclusive kinds found elsewhere
ain Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
YES, euen corsets are

YES, eUen corsets are
4 much liked for gifts.
snd especially beautiful
in'ngs like the Parisiennes.
msre .a.;., Is one of silk broche
Mth s embroidered elastic tor
.or n S25; another of pink
g'oche, UeH bOned and with
log -. top and long skirt,
% r'ce $3.50; still another
y. " PINK broche lDith Iolp tor
s, Jna elastic insert ouer, the
sss@pnrG0m, ss@ strong boning.
tThird BlosrS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
200 WOmen's Rich Suits
Reduced-NOU $50 to S85

These the fine novelty suits of soft pile fabrics black
brown henna and beaver sometimes made with
simplicity that the her fur
piece them; sometimes furred with beaver nearsea mole
They all beautifully cut and tailored
ned the coats include box styles and straight Styles
beless
The savings these suits from SIS to $50
(FirstF FIoor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
WANAMAKER'S
Store Opens at $3.50
The Gift of a Fine
Fur Coat NVT7

What get fine fur coat fora coat of Wana-
maker guaranteed fur, of irreproachable quality and
style?"
The answer to that, Sir Madam, is found in the
following list, depending the kind of fur you have in
mind
fine little coat of silky brown Russian marot may
be had for 500.
A coat of lustrous black nearseal (French-dyed
coney) Is $685.
Sturdy and handsome coats of the durable natural
muskrat start at SITS.
dashing little coat of either leopard skin or chet
is $500.
Raccoon coats, and hardy and goodlooking,
begin at $500.
coat of soft brown nutria is $500.
Thick gray Australian opossum coats at $400.
Beautiful coats of glossy black caracul-one of the
Tavorite furs of the year-may be had from $780,
Untrimmed coats of Hudson seal (dyed muskrat)
start at $685. and the elaborate coats and wraps
this fur trimmed with beaver skunk squirrel and other
furs, begin at $400 and go up to $775
Exquisite coats of the silvery Scotch moleskin start
at $4O0.
coat entirely of golden brown beaver fur or of gray
Siberian squirrel, of beautiful black Persian lamb
may be bought any of them, for $625.
coat-wrap of brown konsky is $7OO and a fine
coat of Alaska sealskin comes at SITS.
And so may go up to regal coat of brown mink
at $1,000 S '''''"''s ""'''e Oh Sn0~-"N''e erm'ne
In most of the furs named there is a considerable
variety Of choice both as to style and price.
tseeond FIoor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
Lamp Lighters

Here oaDerry candles thousands them priced al 25c or
a ' F''~NN "' -'S A''
Mahoganyfnished are 25 SOC Toe and I'm "a
$3.50 apiece. ~ ' w. wv @''U NP ~
Fine metal candestks with silver gold ivory and combination
finishes priced $3.50, ST, $40 SIS each ~ ''
$50. f WV" p"'e"'Nen' SnaoeS' 9-'
Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
For the Man
Who Shaves

there are brushes, mirrors ana
complete shaving outfits in the
Toilet Goods Store.
(MaIn FlOOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
WANAMAKER'S
Dear, Good People of
Philadelphia, You Are
GiVin6 lis

a wonderful Christmas time this year
and everybody is SO gracious
considerate, pat iently waiting at
counters, Overcrowded at times at certain
points.
The fact is that we have almost
everything that people want and that it
is rightly priced and that the quality is
always trustworthy.
It is such a satisfaction to see so
many happy people finding the
abundance to select from and fairly
prompt attention. Our wide, straight
aisles make it easy to get everywhere.
,........ y. '..,' '..''''' 9kNmm&&
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
Mems Kid House Slippers
Lowered to $2.25

vi kdskn feet and with sort
padded soes thick enough o comfortable walking
One of the desirable the
have lowered the price about pair to 1925 4 pair
Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
A Big zoe Worth
of Music

will be found in"Gems of Christ
mas Song" a small book contain.
ing words aWi music of nearly
all the fam1s old Christmss
carols. ssA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
Such a Variety of
Fine Manicure Sets

we never had before. Import
ed and domestic, all in real
leather cases, and priced $3.50 to
$35.
(Main Eloor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17

CILVER-PLATED mesh bags good choice and
in various sizes and shapes-ether the muchked deep
narrow styles those with square frames prices S. to $
Small silverpated purses to carry with these bags
s75 S powder boxes soc to $3.50 and vanity
$3.50 to 81.
lain FIoor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
For Every
WOman's Dressing
Table

there are toilet articles in ivory,
amber and shell effects, either
separate pieces or entire match
ing sets, in the Toilet Goods
Store. Or silver plate for those
who prefer it.
(Main FloOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
WATCHES
ELgin and
WdLthdnt for Men
and Women

You can be sure that you are
buying a good watch when
you buy either one of these two
makes. That is the most inn
portant thing with most people.
The Elgin and Waltham
watches are American watches
of the best type and they are
made by the most experienced
watch makers. They are not
the highest in price, but they
are the best at their prices
that can be bought, we believe.
1t is the fact that they are
such satisfactory timepieces
that makes them much sought
after as gifts.
WOn,en's Watches
Elgin wrist watches in spe-
cial 14-kt. gold handmade
cases, $110 and $112.
Diamond and platinum wrist
watches, Waltham and Elgins,
on ribbon bracelets, $50 to
$745.
Convertible bracelet watches
on flexible link bracelets, Ia
kt. gold, $44 to 1920. Gold
filled, $40 to $42.
Mems Watches
Waltham and Elgin, in white,
green or red gold, s4s to $122.
Waltham watches, 14-kt.
gold and gold-filled cases, $45
to $120.
7 lin model Waltham
watches, 14-kt. gold cases,
5000.
Thin model Elgin watches,
14-kt. gold cases, $75 to $500.
Gold-filled cases, $50.
(Main Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
For the Woman
Who Loves
Perfume

there are many delicious kinds,
beautifully bottled and boxed,
and the finest face powders,
creams and other toilet aids to
go with them.
(Main Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
WANAMAKER'S
Store Closes at 6
lyfor the Christmas and SeUc

Consider the
Worth and
' Symbolism of a
Chinese Rug
Here, for instance, are
some new ones that we
have just unbaled, and
the patterns Of which are
an interesting study.
For in this one little
lot alone there is the
most naive revealment of
the Chinese imagination.
Of course, you know
how they love strong, de-
cisive colors, remarkable
blues, golden hues, null
berry, salmon and orange
tones Of varying inten-
sity.
But it is in the pattern
or decoration that the
distinctive Chinese note
becomes assertive.
In these particular
pieces it takes the form
of birds and butterflies
for longevity, the Dragon
for sovereignty; and it
expresses itself in dogs
and monkeys and other
strange forms, rich in
symbolism for the Ori-
entail mind.
1t would seem as if
these people having gone
through all the cycles or
stages of esthetic evolu-
tion had frankly turned
toward strange and bar
baric standards.
That a good Chinese
rug makes a valuable
and most interesting gift
there is no need to say.
1t is with the greatest
pleasure we call atten-
tion to these new ones,
for they are of just the
quality and in the colors
and designs that invest
them with exceptional
interest.
Sizes as low as 2x4 and
2.6x5 ft. and up to 4.6x7
ft. at $57 to $105.
Carpet-size G h in Sc
rugs, approximating Ok
IL to 11x15 it,, $3.50 to
$685..
(Sovenrh Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-02-13
and live at 1921 Thirty-fourth
northwest.
TWO INsEPARABLES


The inseparables among Centrars
twins are Mildred and Leona Bowling.
or them 1t is recited:
Mildred had a sister twin. with eyes
as bright as snow;
Every place that Mildred went, her
twin was bound to CO.
Basketball stars in their own firm
ament, the curly haired Bowling sisters
are we'll known in the school, Their
home is at 2026 Lawrence street north
east.
None the less popular are the base
ball Cartridges" Clifton and Clar-
ence, OF OF Hamilton street north
west. Much is expected of these
brothers during the coming baseball
season. Each is accomplished on the
diamond The Central nine will prob
ably include one Of them in the
spring.
Harrison Dey can be found in the
boys gymnasium at Central almost
any afternoon. and his sister Harriet
can generally he found playing
basketball with the class teams in the
girls gym. They are proud OF one
another. Harriet is always on hand
to root for Central at the scholastic
league games Her brother is
regular in Centrafs lineup. They
live at 423I Grant circle northwest.
DOUBLE-CROssING VOTERS
Probably the best known girl of
the class just graduated from Cen
trail Is Ethel Rulings. She was
elected vice president Of her class,
and is grateful to her twin sister
Mary for help in the election. Some
voted for me because / looked like
myself. l guess, and others might
have voted for me because | looked
like Mary" she says. They are
best known for their ease in oh
tanning "E's" on their reports. Next
fell will find them at the University
of Wisconsin. They came into the
world eighteen years ago, but. by
right of seniority Of one minute,
Mary commands Ethel. "Of course,
oh. absolutely of course, l do every
thing she says" laughs Ethel Their
home is at 2S15 Thirteenth street
northwest.
The Kimbel girls are merry of
nature and auburn of hair" say
their intimates. They are generally
in the girls gym in the evenings
also-to be found tossing a basket
ball through the basket rims with
porfunctoy accuracy. They com
pete in the games and studies i'm
general, and typewriting in par
ticular. Both are proud of their
ability at the typewriter.
The dimunitive. nonchalant Hertz
bergs, Louis and Allen, of 2461
Eighteenth street northwest, of Cen
trails famous twin family, or colony.
come last but not least. Their chief
claim to fame is likewise basket
ball. No gym suit is worn at Cen
trail more regularly or readily than
those of the Hertzbergs. They have
great fun posing as one another at
school, for students say you would
have to have their fngerprints TO
tell them apart. Even the lenses of
their eyeglasses are the same.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-02-13
PRICE OF VALENTINE TO
AID STARVING CHILDREN
Mrs. Stevens Issues New Appeal
for Near East.

An appeal TO the girls and boys OF
Washington to send the price of
valentine to the starving children of
The Near East has been sent out by
Mrs. Cabot Stevens. suite 3OS. Bond
Building. director of the Washington
branch OF the Near East Relief.
Mrs. Stevens received letter from
Mary Manuelian, little Armenian
girl, who was so struck with the
beauty of an American valentine that
she wanted some little girl or boy
to send her one. The girls parents
and her brothers and sisters were
murdered by the Turks and when she
was found by the American women
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-02-13
MISS MACARTHUR
NEWY. ". C.A AIDE

Miss Gertrude Macarthur. formerly
OF the National Board Of the Young
Women's Christian Association, has
been appointed acting general sec
rotary of the local association, filling
the vacancy caused by the recent
resignation OF Miss Florence NJ
Brown. it was announced today.
Miss Macarthur comes to WASH
ington well equipped for the big task
before her. She Is the daughter OF
the Rev. Robert stuart Macarthur.
former pastor of Calvary Baptist
Church, New York City.
In the summer of 1919. after her re-
turn from France. Miss Macarthur
was placed in charge of the Blue
Triangle centers at Twentieth and Ii
streets and at the Union station. She
also for a time served as chairman OF
the city committee OF the National
Board of the Y. w. c. A in New York
chairman of the Department OF con-
ventions and conferences. and a mem
Der of the foreign committee. She
is a graduate of Nassar College.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-02-13
Y. W. E. A. STARTS DRIVE
FOR BUDGET DIFFERENCE
Committee Needs $4,000 to
Carry on 1921 Program.

THE finance committee OF the Young
Women's Christian Association are
conducting a campaign to raise the
budpet difference of $4,000 necessary
for the ensuing year. Mrs. John c.
Let's is chairman of the committee.
A letter is being mailed to resi-
dents of the District asking them TO
assume, a responsibility in the un-
dertal<ing and to subscribe at least
S. to the campaign. The officers oil
the association are Mrs. Thomas Kiiey
Marshall, honorary president; MIS-
william Hamilton Bayly. president
Mrs. Herbert f. Day, vice president
Mrs. Charles w. Richardson vice
president; Mrs. woodbury.
vice president: Miss Margaret =.
Fox. treasurer; Mrs. Robert Lansing
corresponding secretary, anu MISE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-02-13

~There ,0as once an old iOoman, Oho
tUed IN a shoe;
She had SO many children she didn't
knoiD tOhdt 10 do"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-02-13
.WOMENPAYIlG
MORE IN Taxes
They Constitute One shss q
District List Of Fs6Uai
Income neturWs-

The revsnss received frsn a. -
come taxes Of women IN INA Dissr<z
of Columbis is constantly srer~@s-E
according TO officials Of ne Ins<---i
Revenue Buresu-
This is due. they state - -
large number Of women smplsy<s n
the Federal Cosernm~nt .ks k1ss
come To Washington In ths -. -
years as a result Of tss unr-~@-se
work caused BY the ~~r.
MAKE ~ rsssaS ss 49,
While no offici.i s-tim@ts. 81 -
number Of women whs arr sap~rusl
TO file returns thi. year az Ysi su.a-
able. Il 10 estimates th-t fssa -
completed statistics 81 tsi-. shusaaE
i3.TTs returns smoantin9 O. $50
100 In taxes In tn IHstrsrt - -
comes mere th.n on--thira - a.
number were women
From IN unofficial -stsnz.1- ri
thought that the nams-- - r-taru-
this year from ~onsa IL - u--rr-r
viii b. much iarEeT.
Not only D. ssch cea4-flan -
Of the District. but r~y-a.- r-c.1ssd
from the income taxs- - -s@-n e.
over the country D. i.sr-sslaE 49,
reau officials satd te4ay. o. Hsfs
26s.ooO single xom~n. 49, h~4as .
families. filed T-tarn- in 49, 49,.
and paid taN~s totaltng 80 - -
In addition. scooratnE - q s,at--
ment % the bur-au- th~rs 49, -
returns nled D. stnxi- uu--l wna
claimed eKemption 81 $3.50 - n-sds
Of families. belnE ths sai- s-Epar
of their hous~holds % go -
relatives. Tax coll@cEtons go res=s
women smount~d % go 49,
The number Of ~iV@r u1aE-E 49,
ate returns from hast@-ds - 90
proNimately 5Goco an GO &c.,
OF tax collected from tt.s IS
S333.2iS5sL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-02-13
PRESIDENT WELL ENOUGH
TO MOTOR UNASSISTED

President Wilson left the White
House unaccompanied yesterday for
his motor ride for the first time, but
his solitude was shoft-lived. Mrs.
Wilson and her brother, II. Il. Boiling,
were picked up, few minutes later
at the latter's office in the Com
mercial National Bank.
They drove past the new home at
23fO S street northwest and stopped
momentarily TO point out some fea-
ture to Mrs. Wilson's brother, but the
President did not, leave the oar.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-02-13

Tho Times audit Of the A. n. g.
,bo,rs 5L,5OI net paid circulation for
IN. last three months Of the 20 price.
The present net paid circulation "
in crccss Of $4,000.