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Evening star., 1936-07-09
EVENING STAR WASHINGTON C., THURSDAY

Judge johnson made his decision
after hearing the motion for q new
trial by Elvin N. Edwards, Mrs
Creighton's attorney.
A statement by Mrs. Creighton that
when she administered powders" tc
Mrs. Applegate she thought 1t wa,
proper medicine" was presented Il
the court by Edwards.
Mrs. Creighton and Everett Apple.
gate are at Sing Sing Prison awaiting
execution July 16 for the murder oi
Mrs. Applegate.
Edwards told the court his motion
for q new trial for Mrs. Creighton was
based mainly on a letter he said her
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Manufacturers Samples
Philippine Gowns

all handmade and beautifully embroidered Pink
white Is IT, Would regularly be
$3.50. Special
rs Gowns all handmade. Pink tearose, white and few
prints. Sizes 15 Is and IT, Would regularly be s1.s5
Special
COTTON UNDERWEAR THIRD FLOOR.
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leased from police custody yesterda.

leased from police custody yesterday
on writ Of habeas corpus.
With the release of Freed the police
expressed hope that Mrs, Freed would
give herself up. Freed and his attor-
ney, Abram L. Marowitz. while insist
ing they did net know the woman's
whereabouts, said they did not believe
Mrs. Freed wouM surrender while her
husband was In custody.
The brunette Mrs. Freed. 34-year-
old former hostess at the Nut Club,
night-life spot managed by her hus-
band, has been missing since last
Thursday, when Miss Vallette. blond
butterfly Of the honky-tonks, was shot
to death in her hotel apartment.
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Costume Slips
Reduced

10 Pure-dye Satin Slips elabo-
rately lace trimmed. In tea
rose. white and ivory. Sizes
80. 36, SO and ~ in the group.
Were $8.95. Now -S5.s5
IA Pure-dye Satin Slips with
elaborate lace trims, sizes 80,
40, AZ and A. Were 1895.
Now S2Lg5
% Pure-dye Satin Slips with
ecru lace trims. Some are
handmade. Tearose, sizes 80,
40, ~ and A. Were IS.
Now S2,95
COSTUME SLIPS. THIRD FLOOR.
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Fingerprinting Painless.

Take 1t from me II does not hurt
have had mine done" said Claud
Mullins, the magistrate at South
Western Police Court, London, when a
woman was stated to have declined to
have her finger prints taken. The
woman promised to have hers taken.
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Foundations
Reduced

12 Treo and Bien Jolie Light
weight Lastex Step-ins with
lace and figured batiste panels.
Sizes Is. 27. 81 and 80. Were
$3.50 and IS. Now S1.s5
3 Woodthrop Foundations,
boneless with lace tops. Sizes
Al and AZ. Were $l2.50.
Now $3,95
7 Warner GirdIes of voile in
side hook styles and we'll boned.
Sizes q and 28. Were IS.
8 Corso-tec Founda tions, Talon
fastened. OF batiste. well boned
for stout figures. Sizes 80 to ~
and A. Were $3.50. Now S4.s5
6 A. p. Longtime Brassieres in
lace and satin. Sizes So, 40
and AZ. Were $3.50 and IS.
NOW ------------- S1.95
10 Camp Surgical Girdles, sizes
%. %, 80 and 80. Were $3.50.
Now S3.e5
CoRsETs, THIRD FLOOR.
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Boys Polo Shirts, 75c

WPre 81
SO boys polo shirts of soft, cool knitted fabrics in
button-on styles entire group reduced for clear
ance; good assortment of colors; sizes to 10.
65 Boys Broadcoth Under Shorts; g. 80 80 and
Were Csc. 35c
Boys Sleeveless Covert Suits size 81 65 15c
IL Boys B. V. ID. Undersuits 80 Were ST. Now---25c
16 Boys Wash Coat Suits; Were So
"a Boys Wool Bathing Shirts; sizes "a to 49, Were S.
Boys Flannel Coats; IL and a. Were s975 Now ss5
BOYS Wash Suits: 81 65 SOC
5 Boys Panama Hats Were $3.50.
Boys Suits sizes Were s5c. soc
40 Were 35c. Now 25c
IL Boys White Lastex Caps Were 50.
THE BOYS STORE FOURTH FLOOR.
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Table Glassware, I8c 2tor Csc

large quantity of glassware including goblets,
sherbets footed tumber and other beverage glasses.
Dishes with metal trays Were 81. Now
Ventiators Were 81. ------5oc
34 pieces Table Glassware in attractive floral decoration
Gobes sherbets footed mbers and other beverage glasses
Discontinued patterns Were rs EACH each
GLASSWARE, FIFTH Floor.
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Housewares Reduced

Tea Wagons. Were $3.50 Now---------- --S12S
100 Roberts Moth Rug Sprays. $780, Now----5oc
s. Moth King Units. Were Sl25. Now------------25c
Planned Gardens in the large size Were 81 SOC
Is Rug Wraps in the 12x18-foot size smaller.
Were $l.50 Now - -----.- - - CSC
1S Rug Wraps in the 6x9foot size Were SIC.
Cast Aluminium Frying Pans in the 12inch size Suitable
for frying chickens Were $3.50. Now-----------s5c s5c
HOUSEWARES. FIFTH FLOOR.
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Silk Underwear Reduced

Puredye Satin Sleeping Paamas with lace trim tearose
and blue in sizes 16 and H. Were $685. Now -S295
Pure-dye Silk Crepe Panes in tailored styles; white
tearose; sizes II and 10. Were l95. Now------Sl45
IL Puredye Satin and Crepe Panes with lace TRIM
rose in sizes II and 10. Were $295. 95
Puedye Gowns in tailored styles
16 and II. Were s3.95. Now------------- -----S2S5
Pure Silk Slightly weighted) and Satin Pajamas In tai.
ored styles sizes 6 and IT, Were 1895 sass
SILK UNDERWEAR THIRD FLOOR.
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FATHERS CONSIDERED

SEATTLE, July o GP.-Assignment
OF a definite place for fathers in the
job Of rearing children was recon-
mended yesterday at the convention
OF the American Home Economics
Association.
Fathers may be reluctant to speak
up, Lydia Ann Lynde of the Michigan
State College, told the delegates
mostly women-but they are greatly
interested and should be given q part
in child development and parental
education projects.
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Boxed Stationery
Special, b8c

100 boxes of stationery,
each box containing 100
single sheets and 100 en-
velopes. White vellum, club
size.
"a Card Table Covers in suede,
corduroy finish. Tan and
brown. Were SOC. As is---3Sc
5 Waste Baskets, round, in dark
red simulated leather. Were
so Rolls Of Kraft Wrapping
Paper. 25 feet long. 20 inches
wide. Were l0c. Now-----5c
STATIONERY, AISLE 4,
FIRST FLOOR.
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Lamp Shades Reduced 1h

Parchment Paper Shades 1snch size Decorated Were
$3.50. 55c
IL Scored Parchment Paper Shades ivory:
in 12-inch size. Were 50. Now 81
in 12-nch size. Were $3. Now--------------S1.5o 81 50
in 16-inch size. Were So. Now--------------S1.50 50
Maple Candle Lamp with tray. Was $3.50 Now $3.50
Painted Ivory Bridge Lamp with glass tray and
magazine rack Was S. Now $3.50
Table Lamp in glazed ivory pattern with magnolia design
Al Slightly Soiied or Damaged.
LAMPS, SEVENTH FLOOR
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"0LD KATE" FORMER
ACTRESS, EXPIRES
London Match Hawker, Once q
Star, Gained and Lost
Fortunes.

Ry the Associated Press.
LONDON, July 9.-"Old Kate, /"
Kathleen Lucille Foote, familiar to
London crowds for the last IL years
as q picturesque hawker Of matches
opposite the Gaiety Theater, where
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POISON SLAYER DENIED
APPEAL FOR NEW TRIAL
Mrs. Creighton Awaiting Execu.
tion for Murder of Mrs.
Applegate.
Py the Associated Press.

~ The ASsocihted FfeSS.
MINEOLA, N. Y, July 9.-Judge
Cortland A. johnson yesterday denied
the appeal Of Mrs. Mary Frances
Creighton. convicted of the poison
murder Of Mrs. Everett Applegate, for
a new trial.
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Staying SUSPECTS
HUSBAND RELEASED
Freed Out on Writ of Habeas
Corpus-Police Hope Wife
Will Surrender.
~ the Associated Press,

! " the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, July s.-Eddie Freed,
associate of Al Capone's henchmen
and husband of the Ruth Carmelia
, Freed sought in the Staying Of Audrey
Vallette, North Site play girl. was re-
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China Reduced

l. piece Dinner Service for Was s55 Now SIS 50
ss Decorated Imported Salad Sets, 7-piece Were s5o
Now
30 dozen Cups and Saucers in white with gold trim
S.20 dozen. 81
l Breakfast Set, 23-pece. Was ST. As is-------S525
7S Imported Rose Jars, Apiece Were 75c.
13 Cream Soups. Were So.
IL Bread and Butter Plates. Were Csc. Now------15c
Rimmed Soups. Were 65c
is Rmmed Soups Were SIC.
IL Salad Plates. Were sec.
Dinner Plates. Were 75c.
CHINA, FIFTH FLOOR.
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daughter. Ruth Creighton, wrote him
April IL.
In the letter the girl stated Everett
Applegate had told her he intended to
do away" with his wife.
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Mesh Curtains
Special, 95c

so pairs novelty colored
open-meSh plaid sum-
mer curtains in several
attractive color combina-
tionS.
100 pairs Small Dot Ruff1ed
Marquisette Curtains with
wide, full ruffle. In ivory or
ecru. AZ inches by pa yards
long. Special SI.10 pair
so Dainty Colored Figured
Marquisette Cottage Sets in
attractive color combinations.
Special 7Sc set
CURTAINS, SEVENTH FLOOR.
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Pearl Earrings. 48c
fSfnfutGtedJ
Would regularly be 81

toLHtutubeuI
Would regularly be 81
80 pairs of pearl (simulat-
ed earrings in plain and
button styles in several
sizes. Button styles sur
rounded with rhinestoneS
or black enamel edges.
Drop styles in round or
pear shapes. All with
screw backs.
2 Gold and Silver Color Mesh
Collars. Were $3.50. Now SITS
White Gardenia Bandeaux for
evening wear. Were 81.
Nov Soc
NOVELTY JEwELRY, ArsLEs .
AND 8, FIRST FLOOR.
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Dimity Union Suits, 68e

We're 81
Is athletic union suits in dmities and novelty
weave cottons White or flesh. Sizes SO, SO, A
and 46.
Union Suits of mercerized se Tux stitch sports
models white and broken size and color
Were T5c.
KNIT UNDERWEAR THIRD FLOOR
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NegIigees and
Paiamas
Greatly Reduced

5 Lounging Pajamas In
synthetic crepe and weight
ed satin. Blush and blue, in
sizes IA, 18 and 20. Were
$10.95. Now--S7.95
4 Pure-dye Synthetic Crepe
Negligees in plain and
printed materials. Blue. in
sizes Is and 20. Were $3.50.
6 Brocade Synthetic Creme
Negligees in printed designs
on navy and wine back
grounds. Sizes 10 and 20.
Were $7.95. Now-----S5.95
3 Satin Negligees trimmed
with contrasting facings. In
beige, blue and dusty. Sizes
is, 18 and 20. Were $l0.95.
NOW ----------S7.95
NEeLIcEEs, THIRD FLOOR.
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Summer Blankets Reduced

20 Blankets in group of all pure wool sheer blankets with
silk grosgran ribbon binding Some slightly soed Size
72X84 in peach nile and white; size 60x84 in white
10 Patchwork Printed Quilts for Some slightly
soiled 3 in rose blue gold and gold. Were $3.50
BLANKETS, SECOND FLOOR.
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she once was queen of the state. "
died at home for paupers Tuesday
She was about 20.
BY repute q sister Of q former Gov
ernor of Puerto Rico and the daugh-
ter of an American colonel, "Old
Kate" her friends said. was married
three times and lost three fortunes
bequeathed by her respective hus-
bands.
One friend remarked: "She died
as she lived. without saying anything
about her past
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Reconditioned Radios, s.

We're $40 and SIS
80 of these radios, all cabinet sets. Included are
Fada, Atwater Kent Kemper, RCA, Crosley, Philco,
Apex holster, Courier, Brandes and other well
known makes
Cabinets radios table cabinet Style
Special, each
RADIOS FOURTH FLOOR.
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Juveniles Apparel Reduced

"a Dresses in Summery prints and stripes Sizes to
years. Were So. w-------- ----.--- - s2.25
Broadcloth Suits in and brown with white Sizes
2 8 S Weres 65c
10 Brcadcoth Suits in navy and brown contrasting trim
Sizes 2, g. and 5. Were S165. Now-----------75c 75c
JUVENILES APPAREL FOURTH FLOOR.
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Girls Bathing Suits, 81 '''

" ere yI.95 and yJ.9S
10 in bright colorS. Sizes T. 8 and IL.
Knitted Wool Dresses for juveniles. Three-piece
brown, navy, maize and aqua. Sizes to g. Were 1886
10 Knitted Wool Dresses girls Threepiece and
maize blue Sizes to IA. Were $685. Now $245
Girl Scout Wooen Slpon Sweaters in green with insignia
Sizes 8, 10 and IA. Were So Now--------------$1 $1A5
IS Girls Seersucker Play Suits in assorted stripes
less. In sizes T. 8, IL and IA. Reduced to-----
20 Juniors Wooen Slip-on Sweaters In white
trastng color. Sizes IL to IT. Were $3 Now 75c
Juniors Cotton Sports Frocks Three-pece styles with
shorts, shirts and skirts Sizes II and 49, Were s5s5.
Now $245
GIRLS JUNIOR MISSES SPORTSMAN, FOURTH Floor.
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Infants Apparel Reduced

Is Broadcloth Suits pastes with white trim. Sizes
and g. Were SIG -------- 75c
Batste Dotted Swiss Dresses pastes Sizes and
81. Now Csc
8 Imported Sweaters in infants sizes. Blue and pink
Were s395. S2s5
Angora Bonnets in infants sizes. Pink and blue.
INFANTS APPAREL, FOURTH FLOOR.
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Notions
Reduced

36 Bakelite Garment Hang
ers especially designed to
hold garments securely. Were
35c. AS is----20c
Is Garment Dryers In ivory
enamel finish. Were Csc.
NUW -------- ------S S0C
20 Novelty Trinket Boxes
with Fabrikoid finish. Red,
blue and green. Were Csc
NuW --------- lou
l Utility Cabinet with six
drawers. All wood construc-
ton. Mahogany finish. Was
81. As sis---S6
NOTIONS, AISLE 81,
FIRST FLOOR.
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Wood+ex
Toilet Tissue
Csc dozen

100 dozen rolls of Wood
tex toilet tissue. Fine
quality-1,000 sheets in
a roll.
4S Bath Room Bottles In
pastel colors. Marked Lis
terine, Cotton, Witch Hazel,
Mouth Wash and Bicarbo-
nate. Were $1.35. Now S5c
4S Bath Room Bottles and
cotton jars in pastel colors.
Some are decorated. Were
35c.' Now ---20c
3 Vanity Mirrors, imported
and adjustable. Were So.
Now Sl.25
ToILETRIEs, AIsLEs, IA, 16, 18
AND 20, FIRST FLOOR.
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Candy Specials

Bromm's Old Virginia Fruit
Cakes, originally 81 pound.
Now --4@c
Fruit Paste, assorted flavors.
Pound
Assorted Chocolates. Two
pullOS
CANDY, AISLE IA, FIRST FLOOR.
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Junior Misses Shoes, SIS

Were 81 and IS
IS pairs, including pumps and sports shoes in pat
ent leather and calfSkin Broken sizes.
30 pairs Junior Misses Prince of Wales Oxfords in
and black calfskn. Broken sizes Were $3.50 Now -s2s5
20 pairs ChAdren style Slippers in red blue and
brown. Sizes to 81 rs 81
CHnDRENs JUNIOR MISSES SHOES, FOURTH FLOOR.
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Goats and Suits Reduced

Sports Coats in threequarer length swagger styles
Brown and black checks Sizes a. 6 and 90 Were
s095. Now So
Sports Coats in red and Sheandtype fabric Swag
ger styles. Sizes II to 6 Were $685. Now $40
Palm Beach Suits in tailored styles. Washable Green
pink blue yellow and white. Sizes IL to 49, Soed Were
Spring Suits in various styles gray and sizes
is and 90 Were s2975 s3975 S10
Swagger Coats. with white fox collar. Size l6 Was
s5975. Now s31. with white polar wolf collar Size 90
Was s3s75 Nov------------------------- S25
COATS SUITS, THIRD FLOOR
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Girls Pique Goats, 'l'''
We're So and S3.95

We're So and S395
IS wash coats in navy and brown pique, some with
hats Sizes to IA.
Girls Spring Coats also teenase sizes 10.
Is. $685. S4S5
Girls Cotton white waffle with hats
8. IL s3.95.
GIRLS APPAREL, FOURTH FLOOR.
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Exports Of sugar from the Philip.
pines are increasing this year.
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Women's Dresses Reduced

"a Womens Dresses in pure silk prints and acetate sheer
Sizes 36 to A. Were sl695 to s2975
Dresses for Women in silk and acetate prints and sheer
crepes Some with jackets. Sizes So A. Were 1895
Il Dresses for Shorter Women in pure silk prints and
acetate sheers Sizes l6z to 22 Were sl695 to s2275
10 Dresses for Shorter Women silk prints
afternoon sheer Sizes 1914 to 2412. Were s2275 and
s29.75. ------------- $3.50
Dresses for Larger Women in silk prints Sizes
42i2 44l2 5o4 and 521z. Were $685. Now-------s5s5
WoMrN's DRESSES, THIRD Floor.
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Dresses Reduced

Is Dresses sheers prints acetate and
Stehs crepe misses, womens and half sizes. Were
s595 to $685.
Is including sports variety
materials Misses only. $685. NoS------S2.95
INEXPENSIVE DRESSES THIRD FLOOR
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Girls, Juniors Hats Reduced

Girls and Juniors Hats in felt with small brims. Sizes
20l2 to 222. Were ls5 to s3s5
Girls Juniors felt including
off types Sizes 81 to 227 Were 81 s5 to So s5
26 Juniors Hats plain
with brims In dark colors Were 81 e5 to So
GIRLS JUNIOR MISSES MILLINERY, FOURTH FLOOR.
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Mems Neck+ies
b5c We're 81
800 fancy four-in-hand
neckties in attractive colors
and patterns.
rs Swim Trunks and Shirts.
Wese sl.55 and sl.s5:
Not ----s1.15 each
125 Mems Fancy Collar-at-
tached Shirts. Were 81 and SO.
Now .35
THE MEMS STORE
SECOND FLOOR.
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Art NeedIework
Reduced

40 Skeins Of Tapestry Wool in
assorted colors. Were 25c.
Now loo
I Model Coat in hand knit
Dixianna cotton. In white.
Was $l4.50. Now $10.15
l Crocheted Dressing Gown in
pink and white. Was $3.50.
ART NEEpLEwoRK,
SEVENTH FLOOR.
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Formal Room Gowns Reduced

Misses Dinner and Evening Gowns Were 1895 to
S3975 Now ------ ------ 1918
81 Misses Dinner and Evening Gowns Were sl695 to
Misses and Evening Gowns Were s2s75 to
s4975. Now
The includes sizes IL to 90 Chiffon, tafeta and
moussene de sole in black, white paStes and prints
6 Womens Dinner and Evening Gowns. Were $3.50 to
s25 Now SIS
! Womens Dinner and Evening Gowns Were $3.50 to
S4e75. Now --- - ----------- S145O
Women's Dinner and Evening Gowns. Were $3975 ami
S4975. - - --------- $3.50
Included for shorter and larger
in sizes 36 to 40 and 1872 to 50 Chiffons laces;
in black, white, pastels and prints.
THE FORMAL ROOM THIRD FLOOR.
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Juniors Cotton Frocks, sl.s'

Were So
Is in sheer and heavier weaves and in pastels or
dark colors. Sizes II to II.
Coats in light dark woolens size II only. Were
$2275. SASS
Coats in cotton pads, sizes II and Is. Were s5s5.
Is Junior Misses Dresses and dress In light
and dark shades. Sizes IL to II
8, S595.
S. $595.
5, slo.e5 to s16.95. Now---------------s6.95
JUNIOR MISSES APPAREL, FOURTH FLOOR.
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20 printed and plain dresses in silk and acetate
crepes. Jackets styles included.
OF silk acetate crepes In plain coors and
prints piece styles white dresses with pastel
jackets also included Were s1495 to s2275 Now-$775
10 Silk and Acetate Crepe and Sheer plain colr
ors and prints sizes the group from IL to 90 Were
sl385 to $3975.
MISSES DRESSES THIRD FLOOR.
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Floor Samples sold "as is"
Gibson Island
Chairs ReducedIA

4 Chairs. Were s4.95. Now s2.45
l Settee, in maple. Was $685..
NOW ----- S3.4S
l Meccano Set. Was $3.50.
Now --.--- S?.25
1 Gilbert Chemistry Set. Was
S5.95. Now----.---S Sass
/ Motor Car Constructor. Was
2 Rocket Ships. Were $1.50.
NOW -------------4--- 75c
THE Toy STORE AND GARDEN
FURNITURE, FOURTH FLOOR.
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Rugs Reduced

quality Imported Mourzourk Rugs Slightly irregular
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Sportswear Reduced

Is Sports Dresses in plain coors and prints sizes IA TO 90
SIS e5 s22.75. $3.50
Is Sports Dresses in piece cotton styles in maize
green tangerne Sizes IA to 90 Were $685. Now-S35
Sweaters assorted colors sizes "a 40
SO and 1885, Now
Is Boucle Dresses assorted coors sizes IA 4o Were
3
Is Linen Jackets in white navy maize lilac brown and
wine Sizes IA to 20. Were $3.50 Now -S3.65
Is Blouses silks Assorted "a
&c. Were 1895 -s145
10 Summer Sports Suits pastel colors. Sizes 20
Were 1895. Now
SFoRrswEAR, THIRD FLOOR.
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CoRsETs, THIRD FLOOR.
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Mems Tropical Worsted
Suits, $50 We're $50

II suits in broken pattern ranges. in blues grays
and browns. Trouser alterations only. Sizes
Regular, 36 to A; Shorts, 81 to AZ; Longs, 81 to
49, Stouts, 80 to A.
s. Seersucker Suits Tans and grays striped effects.
Double and single breasted Trouser alterations only.
Regulars, shorts, longs and Were sl275.
THE MEMS STORE, SECOND FLOOR.
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Mems Sports Oxfords, '3''

We're y5.5U
70 pairs OF mems oucko sports oXfords In cham-
broken size sports oxfords in this group. Combined
sizes: to 9R l0A, II; to 9, 10, 10H; D g.
to 1912.
Is pairs Of Mems Golf Shoes in black and white brown
and white; spike heels and soes Sizes gig, TO- l01k:
7l2, 9l2, 1912 7l2, g. 1O2; D g. ga 10. Were So
% pairs of Mems WingTp Oxords in black tan grain
caifskn: A. 82 to 1912; B. ~, g. 10, 1012, H. c, T.
1917 H. D, 1012. Were $675
THE MEMS STORE SECOND FLOOR
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and chatted with her half IN Eng
lish, half in Finnish, much to her
bewilderment. But she learned much
of the household into which she had
forced her way.
There were signs Of rigid economy.
explained by Nina in her frank man
ner. PA Just up and left; left ma
with the house and all the kids and
until we were old enough to help she
had pretty hard time. Aunt Liisa's
salary helps. Both the big boys, George
and Orvi. are boat pullers. They'd
like to have a boat Of their own, then
Len could help when he's out Of school.
In that way. with me working In the
cannery, nom could stay at home.
But" and she hunched her shoulders
in futile gesture, I'VE won't ever get
enough to buy boat and an outfit. "
do they cost so much?" Anne re-
membered little of what Luke had
said that night in Lees library.
"Oh, they could start on five hun
dred. The cooperative cannery would
let them start with that. then take the
payments out of their haul"
Anne learns the worst, tomorrow,
from the Portland papers.
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Ia HIGH COURAGE ID
by Jeanns Bowman,

your" she caught herself. eat the
Farnsworth Canneries," she finished,
lamely.
Nikki Nielsen. She rather liked 1t,
it was so different from the ether.
Perhaps she would bob her hair, let
it bleach out the way it would natur-
ally. Only Yvonne knew the trouble
she took to keep it dark, because
Lucinda Farnsworth's hair had been
dark Sunshine and wind turned 1t
tawny gold.
"I'll cut it for you," Nina offered.
MON says you'd better not 60 down
to town for a few days yet, and we
could get Violet Jokuunen to give you
a permanent if you could afford it."
Later Anne sat before a mirror, q
sheet draped around her shoulders.
Above her stood Nina, lips pursed in
Evening star., 1936-02-06

firm and strong. and such broad
shoulders. Wasn't there a song about
rain on the roof? No need to worry
now. or think She slept.
Once she awakened, heard foot
steps tiptoeing past the door, heard
the far-away rattle Of stove lids and
from the open window caught the
fragrance Of wood smoke, as the wind
whisked it into the room. A child's
laugh sounded, to be hushed abruptly.
When she opened her eyes again an
oblong of sunlight lay across the plain
pine floor, like yellow rug.
She arose and went to the window
and looked out. The storm had blown
over. Below, the roofs Of Union Town
were steaming in the warmth Of the
early Spring sun. Beyond. the bay
and the far waters of the Pacific
were glinting, tossing foam-capped
waves.
The wind was chill, so Anne closed
the window She paved through her
bag for a robe and had donned it when
Nina raped at the door.
Coffee she announced. coming
in with a tin tray in her hand.
Thank you, Nina" Anne smiled
at her then, pouring cold water into
a china bowl, gasped as she rinsed her
face in it. She thought of Yvonne
and the warm bath room; thought of
her again as she brushed her long
hair, honey brown in the sunlight
Gee. you'd be pretty if you cut that
of and got you a permanent, offered
Nina. You'd never know yourself"
and then she blushed, Il don't mean
you're not pretty now. but you'd look
like oh, like Joan Crawford,
maybe"
Never know myself" repeated
Anne, that's an idea"
She crawled back into bed and ac-
cepted the tray, and she slipped the
hot black liquid, Nina talked.
We've got a name for you," she
began.
"A name for me?" questioned Anne,
and then she remembered. What
Is it?"
Your name" Nina said, hugging
her knees as she sat at the other end
Of the bed, "is Nikki Nielsen. Like it?"
'NikA Neilsen," repeated Anne.
Nom says it'd be better if you had
one to start off with. She's telling
the rest Of the kids that that's who
you are and only Aunt Lisa will know
the truth. Aunt Lisa lives here with
us, you know. She's pas sister.
When he went back to the old
country and forgot to come back, she
moved in here and she's been helping
keep things going. You'll like her.
Shes so cranky she's funny. She's
bookkeeper down at the cannery,