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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25
Feminine Foibles
And Fancies
BY GLADYS


FLUCTUATIONS
There will be repeated O
Explanations for the new wasp
waistline, and the return Of the
corset that makes it
q DASH -. this season, means
not nakedness. but modesty not
bright colors but dead black .
Dash means fur embroidered with
sequins and with every cocktail
dress, hat muff and gloves g..
. In Parenthesis skirt
lengths sre-meFe- OF less unchanged
although a few dinner dresses
stop at the ankles shoulders are
still broad heels are higher i.
snoods are larger and longer fur
on shoes is talk OF the demi-monde.
90 The Question is whether
to be as straight as cigarette or
to bulge out at the rear with a
hustle E.
q Period Fashions 49,. begin
with Victorian touches muffs,
bonnets, bustles go TO the Span
ish Infanta headdress, stiff rust
ling fullness bullfighter snoods
and end with the 1905 plaid
jackets pompous fabrics peg
top skirts hobble skirts
{" "O We Quote from the bah
BILE in smart shops "snoods
have become as big as hammocks'
Her hair looks like 1t is in a
feed bag "Ohe looks positive
ly naked without evening gloves this
year" 1T is a bib Of jewels
My grandmother covered
chairs with that"
- Note that the influence OF
impending war is creeping into our
fashions.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25
THE INSPIRED
LITTLE TOUCH

A perfectly circular brown
antelope bag :. made to look like
a watch the catch is shaped like
a stem winder and real watch
is set right into the leather
A leopard skin handbag into
which you can thrust your hands on
a cold day -. because it is also a
muff has a facili-ti opening that
pops open when you give it tug
A black suede sandal that
completely covers the back Of the
heel giving a boot effect YET
the shoe is open enough to be worn
at tea time
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25
A HANDBAG
THAT PLAYS MUSIC

May be had made Of
black bengaline shaped like a
cylinder with the music produc-
ing works concealed somewhere in
the bottom whenever you open
the lid it plays a tinkling little
tune when you close the lid it
stops il you are not in musical
mood and want to reach for a
cigarette in quietness you press a
metal tab -. and prestoi dead
silence.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25
my HERO IN
NEGRO HISTORY
is SUBJECT
To Award Cash Prizes
To Winners In
Discussion

Plans for the launching OF a Ne
gro History Week essay contest
were announced this week by Miss
Ida Pettiford, chairman of the edu-
cation committee OF the Youth
Councils OF the National Associa-
ton for the Advancement Of Col
ored People.
To Give Cash Prizes
Cash prizes OF s25, first; $40, Sec
ond; IS third will be awarded the
three essays judged best, written
upon the subject, My Hero in Ne
gro History"
lnasmuch as Negro History Week
begins February II, Lincoln's birth
day, entries to assure judgment,
must be postmarked not later than
January 81. midnight, and should
be addressed to Miss Ida Pettiford,
Essay Contest Chairman. 446 East
Warren avenue. Detroit. Mich.
$500 Word Limit
should consist of not more
than $500 words and should, if pos
Eible. be written, double-spaced and
on one side Of the paper only. No
name should be placed on the manu-
script but the authors name, age,
school Gf any, telephone should
be listed on a separate slip and
mailed with the essay.
Judges as tentatively listed will
include Atty. Ramon Martinez, lee
turer and columnist; Robert E. Hay
den, playwright director and poet;
Mrs. Gladys Mills, director and
writer; Mr.. Jackson, president OF
the Negro History Study group, and
William L. Sheriff.. associate editor
Of the Michigan Chronicle.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25

because he is black man is a fool,
just as a man who thinks that he
is superior to everyone else becomes
dangerous.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25

Oiled silk covers held in place by
rubber edges have been invented TO
be placed on books 10 exclude dust
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25

e. At Helena RubinStein's salon
in New York She has what she
terms a vegetable bar all the
smart New York women go there g.
it is right in her beauty salon d.
and features the serving Of a lunch
con plate containing twenty
fresh fruits and vegetables it
is Madame Rubinstein'S way Of eat
ing for beauty the germ OF the
idea is that raw fresh fruits and
vegetables supplemented with nuts.
contain all Of the vitamins and min
erals your body needs
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25

fOlbLES
o.. A corset-shaped gold brace
let with garters Of ruoies and
diamonds hanging from II
An evening purse Of black suede
49,. set with rubies and diam nds
in the shapes Of hearts diamonds
clubs and spades ..
A scarlet skull cap with long
black fringe 10 the waist OF the
wearer
A diamond elephant, four inches
high with a tree OF cab0chon
rubies hanging over II and a
howdah the cover for its back
made Of emeralds and colored stones.
A white enamel and gold C gazette
which fits into the case with the
other cigarettes is really lighter
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25

broilers in white wine with cream
and tiny onions or when you
are having dinner party and want
TO serve something a little different
serve green dandelion or cress
salade with young chickens that
have been stuffed with fresh TARA
gon (Which you may purchase at
any first class markell and bast-
ed with brown gravy Then there
is the Spanish way Of stuffing
chickens with ham mussels and
shredded oranges bastiag them
while they bake with oil and lemon
juice and serving them finally
with a PURGE Of tomatoes and wine.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
CIose-out Imported China
"Rose Garland" Pattern

White body with garland of roses.
100 Dinner Plates. Were SOC each Now, 35c
Is Tea Plates. Were Csc each Now each--------- CSC
100 Bread and Butter Plates Were 30c EACH Now each zoe
50 Rim Soups. Were 45c each. Now each SOC
50 Fruit Dishes Were Csc each. Now, EACH l5c
100 Tea Cups and Sauce Were 55c EACH Now each $50
10 Pickle Dishes Were 75c each. Now, Soc
Chop Platters Were $3.50 each. Now, $175
Is Ten-inch Platters Were $1.25 Now. each
10 Tweve-nch Patters Were sl50 EACH Now, each 81
10 Paers Were $3.50 each Now each $15
Sugar Bowls. Were $3.50 each. Now,
Cream Pitchers. Were ST each. Now each 75c
Is Chocolate Pots. Were 81 so EACH Now, each $150
Faststand Sauceboats Were SITS EACH Now, each $125
CHINA FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Junior Misses Hats
Reduced

Group Of Juniors fur felt dress
and sports hats In navy, brown,
black, moss green, fairway green
and wine. Headsizes 81 to 22h.
50 Hats. Were $3.50. Now 9z.so
IL Hats. Were 1895. Now----32.95
1 Hats. Were $3.50. Now 1878
Group Of Girls and Children's
Wool and Fur Felt Hats in off, the.
face, bonnet and roller styles. Navy.
brown, teal and green. Sizes 20
to 22h.
IL Hats. Were $1.s5. Now -s1.4S
Is Hats. Originally $3.50 to S.. Now
$1.25
Hats. Were $2.s5. Now S1.s5
IL Juniors Fur Felt Sports Hats
with suede trim. Wine, teal, navy.
green. Headsizes 21h and ~.
Originally $3.50. Now----.9 CSC
rs Girls and Juniors' Fur Felt
Sports Hats In yellow, aqua, rose.
wheat and lime. Headsizes 2l to
22h. Originally $3.50. Now Csc
JUNIORS M1IL1NERY, FouArH Floor.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Misses Dresses Reduced

The group consists Of dressy afternoon dresses with
and without Jackets; sports dresses, one and two
piece styles; and costume SUITS some with short
Jackets, some with full length coats In silk satin
silk tafteta rayon crepe rayon and wool crepe and
wool. Colors include beige, rose, aqua green rust
lavender, gray, wine red, brown navy and black.
Sizes 10 to 20.
II, Originally s1495 to $2s75. Now---s7 s775
IL, Originally $1495 to $2295 Now $9.s5
7. Originally $22 95 to $975. $3.50
80, Originally $1ss5 to $685.
Is, Originally $2295 to S3975 Now $3.50
IA. Originally $29.75 to $3975. $3.50
2, Originally $2975 ----------.-...-..-.S2 S22
2. Originally $2975 Now
3, Originally $35 to $4975. Now--.----------.$26 $26
1, Originally $49.75
MISSES DRESSES, THIRD FLOOR
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Misses Knitted Gowns
81 IS We're 81

l8 knitted cotton-and-rayons tuck
stitch gowns in blue and blush.
Broken colors and sizes IA and 16.
s Women's Union Suits in snug
weave (50% wool and 500 silk).
Low neck, closed crotch and snap
fastening on leg. Tearose. Sizes
80 and 40. Were e. Now - $l.35
KNIT UNDERWEAR, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Luggage Reduced

l Morocco grain Bottle Case. Origi-
nally $3.50. Now SO
l Pullman Case, canvas with stripe,
lightweight. Originally $l2. Now
$7.95
Woman's Russet Leather Fitted
Case. Originally $50. Now $24.95
Brown Fabrikoid Hat and Shoe
Case. Originally $3.50. Now 1895
LUGGAGE, New Location,
SECOND FLOOR.
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'Teen-age Panties, S.

~ ere 0CC
50 pairs rayon panties with elastic
waist band, French cut leg. Tea
rose or white. Sizes 10 to l6.
IS Juniors Silk Slips, four-gore and
bias cut styles. Adjustable straps,
also some handmade. Tearose.
Sizes 13 to II. Were Sass. Now,
$1.S5
IL Juniors' Rayon Satin and Crepe
Slips. Tearose. Sizes II, IS, II.
Were $l.95. Now Sl,45
II Girls Rsyon Crepe Slip and
Pantie Sets. Cotton lace trimmed,
Tearose and pink. Sizes 6, IL, II,
16. Were $1.95. Now
Is Girls Silk Slips, lace and en-
broidery trimmed. Tearose. Sizes
2, 6, 10. ~. II. Were $2.95, 1896.
Now Sl.95
GIRLS FURNISHINGS, FOURTH Floor.
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Boys School Shorts,' 'l'9'
We're $3.50

" EvC SOU
20 pairs In wool-and-rayon mix
lures. Neat dark patterns. gray or
blue. Button-on style with match
ing belt. Sizes 8 to II.
FL Suits Of all-wool flannel or WOOL
and-rayon patterns. Mostly with
two pairs of trousers. Some with
shorts and knickers. Blue or gray.
Sizes S to IL. Were $9.75. $14.75.
Now $6.95, 1895
IL Initial Handkerchief Sets. Fine
cotton in assorted colors and
initials. Were 8 for 81. Now
l8c each, 3 for SOC
13 Tweeduroy Helmets. Small sizes
in brown. Originally $1.50. Now
Csc
81 pairs Boys Knickers, plain wool
flannel and wool-and-rayon mix
lures. Gray. Sizes 5, 6; 13 to is,
16. Originally $3.50 to 81. pair.
Now ---$1.35; 3 pairs, 81
The BOYS STORE, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-11-02

165 Teo and Breod -ond- butter
P|otes. Eoeh Toe
36 Dessert Plotes. Eoeh .-- zoe
49S Teo Cups ond soueers. Eoeh
pair -- Zoe
los Cream Soups and Soucers.
Eoch pair air---------35c
249 Covered Dishes. Eoeh----$l
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'Teen-aee Wool Sports
Oo~NCl9I 4 y39S, SS,9S

Is wool tweed jackets in assorted
plaids. Sizes IL to Is,
IS Girls Rayon Crepe Blouses in
assorted prints and pastels. Sizes
4, S, and 10 to l6. Were $l.95.
NOW -- $l.45
13 Imported Wool Sweaters. slip.
on styles, crew neckline. Green,
white or red. Sizes 80 to 81. Were
$S.9o. NOW $Z.S5
GIRLS SPORTSMAN, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Girls Frocks, SIS
We're S1.95

We're S1.95
to IA.
s5 eenase Dresses In paids plain and prints Of
spun rayon and rsyon crepe. Sizes IL to 49, Were
@3s5. $685. Now $zss
Is Teen-age and Chubbie Dresses printed cottons and
spun rayons. Sizes IL to 1e. Were Sass Now 49, @1s5
Teen-aye Cotton Focks In prints and checks II
to 49, Were $685. $1.45
GINS APPARE1. FOURTH F1ooa.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Pajannas, s."
OriainnIiu &2QS

Z pairs in printed rayon crepe.
White, peach and blue backgrounds.
Sizes 81, SO and 20.
3 Gown and Coat Ensemble, silk
and-rayon satin gowns trimmed to
match cotton eyelet On cotton mar
Quisette coats. Blue, white and
peach Sizes 10 and 20. Original
" $7.95. Now -------------$3.95
UNDIRwIAR, THnD Ftooa.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Writing Paper, So box Vas Soc

800 boxes writing paper in novelty weave some with
decked edge. Some with lined envelopes, some with
colored borders
/ and qures box
Leather School Bag black with pocket handle
pooV.
Largo Metal Safety Box in green Slightly damaged.
l1Axls. Originally -.
Green Flexible Desk Pads with leather paneled ends
16x2l inches. Were 81. 81
STATIONERY, AISLE q FIRST Floor.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Women's Shoes, '4'9'
Originally S8.75 to $I875

242 pairs for street, afternoon and
evening wear. Group includes Col
legebred, Matrix and Pandora. In
kid. calf, suede. seal, alligator, calf
and bucko. Black, brown, blue,
wine. rust and rayon and brocade
fabrics suitable for evening. Good
sizes; broken lots.
Wo1HN'S SHoE1, Third Ftoo1,
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Rayon Taffeta, Special 'I yard

Would regularly be $3.50 yard
80 yards including black shot with metal threads;
also, embroidered rayon crepes. 80 inches wide.
$50 yards White Rayon Crepe metalhreaded and rayon
lame. 36 inches wide Originally 81 95. Now $50
200 Remnants Of s crepes and silk chon. in solid col
40 yards Black Silk Crepe weighted 80 inches WIDE Were
DRESS FABRICS, SEcom FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Misses Formals Reduced

Including silk soue de soie marqusette mousseline
de sole; rayon crepe net taffeta, lace, frosted and
plain satins, jersey, more and imported cotton or
purple, raspberry, rose, pink, gray. chartreuse,
fuchsia Sizes IL to 20.
10 Originally sl395 to $2975. Now------------$57
Originally $685.. Now $775
Originally $22 .95, $25. Now w----------------Ss Ss75
Originally $1695 to $39.75
10 Originally $685. to $2975 Now S145o
Were $2295 to $2975. Now 1850
Were $3975. Now $3.50
10 Were us, $39.75. Now w------------------S2 S2z
Were $3975 Now SO
Was $49.75. Now
Originally $125 Now
M1ssEs FORMAL ROOM, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Toilet Tissue
Special, IS dozen rolls

100 dozen, IN 1,000- Sheet rolls
Metal Bench-stye Bathroom Hamper. Originally $795.
Now Observation-Disclosures $295
Porceain-top Table, with chrome legs. Originally So 95.
Now $495
Is White finished Metal Utility Tables, with lower
Originally $685. Now CSC
Servet Stainless Steel Baking Dishes for cooking
ing Originally $40. Now 3295
HOUSEWARES, New Location, EIGHTH Floor
Express Elevator Service.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Juniors Tailored Dresses

80 tailored junior dresses in woolen velveteen and
rayon crepe. In Fall colors of navy black brown
and plum Sizes to II.
So Originally $7s5 to $12e5 Now--------------S5 S5ss
a. Originally $1095 to $1695. Now----..--------S7 S7s5
e. Were $1295 to $l695. Now-----------------S8S S8S5
II. Originally $795 to $685. Now w------------ S4.95
Juniors Spring and Fall Weight Goats in dress tailored
styles Originally $l6.95 to 22.95 Now S95
20 Plaid Woolen Dutch Style Jackets sizes l5 Were
Is Dance Dresses in and rayon
feta. Sze8 to IS. Originally $795 1885. $5S5
JUNIOR M1ssEs' AprAREI FOURTH FLOOR
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Special Purchase Importers Samples
English Earthenware
5000 pieces 1h price and less

- Service PIotes. eoeh 25e
ia Dinner PIotes, l0-ineh. Eoch.
zoe
734 Dinner Piotes, S.ineh. Eoeh.
l5c
564 Breakfast Plates, Finch.
Eoeh l5c
IH Squore Breakfast Plotes, J.
inch. Eoeh------------0c
CHINA. FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
An-wooI Fabrics, 81 yard

Regularly $3.50 yard
ITS yards al-wool fabrics for
dresses, suits and coats. Plain and
novelty weaves. In black, navy,
brown. rust, gray, green and amber.
81 inches wide.
DRESS FABRICS, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
One-piece Foundations
3 's5 We're IS

8 of firmo cotton broche, well boned,
for the developed figure. Sizes 80,
II, ~, 43, A.
6 Bien Jolie Black Foundations,
one-piece rayon satin and elastic
batiste. Sizes IS, SO, II, ~. Were
$3.50. Now w---------------- $4.SS
IL Master Craft Stepin Girdles,
Talon-fastened. Cotton-and-rayon
batiste with elastic panel. Sizes 28,
%, 80, 81, 33. Were IS. Now $2.95
CoRsETs. THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Stemware, IS each Vas $3.50

100 pieces in discontinued pattern. Including
sherbets, footed tumblers and beverage glasses
Crystal glass with blown cut design.
140 Imported Crystal Glass Ash Trays. Originally Soc
Blue Mirror Plateau. Slightly imperfect. Were $780,
3-pece Table Plateaux. Slightly imperfect. Originally
81. Now w--------------------~------ -. SO
Table Plateaux. Slightly imperfect Were $685. Now--$
GLASSWARE FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Furniture Reduced

bunet Sheraton STYLE In mahogany and rum SO
ancnes one ana With silver compartment Originally $685.
Dropeaf Coffee Table with drawer and brass claw feet
Duncan Phyfe style. Originally $3.50. Now g. s5
London Club Sofa with blue mohair boucle cover Cover
slightly torn Was $10950. Now--- $50 50
Plow-bsck Chair, with reversible down filled seat cushion
Gold cotton brocatee cover. Was 1880 Now S3e
rs Folding Card Table Chairs with Tyre design backs In
mahogany finish the seat cushions padded green
leatherette Were $3.50. Now Now----------------SzzS SzzS
Metal Bridge Chairs brown with satherette seat
covers Were $l95. $50
Three-way Card Table in walnut finish On gum Re-
versibe top has nlad chess and Backgammon boards.
Round Gard Tables with leatherette tops In chrome
finish. 3S-inch tops. Were $3.50. Now --$ $s2s
Dropleaf Dinette Set consisting table chairs
Table 2Sx34 inches closed 49x34 inches OPEN Was $s
Now - Sl3 80
Occasional Chair In walnut finish gum With blue
gold striped cotton tapestry Was $l250 Now S01S
Bookcase In solid Philippine mahogany with three
Unstable shelves 20 inches wide a inches high and u
inches deep. Was $22 Now Now----------------SlS SlS5o
Gate-eg Table in mahogany and 48x32 inches open
12x32 inches, closed. Was $2l so. Now Sl595
Three-fod Screens covered 20-inch panels In
antqued beige Slightly Scared Were $l4. Now S1o5o
Hat and Coat Racks in walnut finish gumwood Were
$1V. $75o
Occasional Chair Queen Anne design In solid Philippine
mahogany With brown cotton tapestry Was $l65o
cSOW $1l7o
Windsor Side Chairs in mahogany finish birch scooped
seats. Were $780, S5S5
Pedestal Base Dining Room Extension Table In walnut
veneer and gum. Originally SIS. Sssss
D1NrNo AND LIVING ROOM FURNITURE. Sixth F1ooa.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Furs Reduced

Black-dyed Persian Lamb Coats
Size IA. Was 1925. s23s
l Size AZ. Was 1925. s2a,
l Size 16. Was 1925. s47s
Black Caracudyed Kid Coat Size 49, Was SITS Now sos
l Seal-dyed Muskrat Coat Size H. Was $l75 Now 500
Gray Kidskin Coat. Size H. Was $1s5. Now S125
Baby Reindeer Coat. Size l6 Originally $3.50 Now sss
Red Fox Jacket. Size 18. Originally $495. Now ~ $225
Eel Gray Dyed Caracu Lamb Coat. Sizes 49, Was SITS
NOW $89.5
l Brown dyed Squirrel Belly Coat Size 20 Was 1929
NOW $3.50
l Black-dyed Persian Lamb Size 49, Was $2s5 Now
$149.50
1 Brown dyed Caracul Lamb Coat. Size TO- Was $685.
I>ow --$ $l695O
Tipped Raccoon Coat. Size 1e. Was SITS Now $50 50
Silver Fox Jacket. Size 90 Was 1895. Now $3.50 50
Silver Fox Jacket. Size 49, Was s225. Now - sl3s5o
Beige dyed Guanaco Boero. Size 49, Was SIS
l Black-dyed Persian Lamb Cape. Size 10. Was $685.
sheared Jacket 49, Originally s125 Now SIS
Black Persian Lamb Mu. Originally $35 Now SIS
Black Persian Lamb Mu. Originally $39 So SIS
l Single Skin Silver Fox Scarf Was $l25. Now SIS
l pair Silver Fox Scarfs. Were $685. Now - Sl25
l Fourskin Dyed Jap Marten Scarf Was SIPS. Now ss5
Sheared Raccoon Coat Size 16. Was 1928 Now 50
Fur SALON, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Two-piece Tailored Suits, 'l7

We're y22y5
in wool tweeds. Wine and green mixtures Sizes
IL to 20.
Wine and black Sizes IL to Is. Were $3s75 Now $2s75
Fox-trimmed RED Fox-dyed) Two-pece in black
green wine Sizes IL to 18. Were $5975. Now--$4475
COATS SUITS. THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Tourist Bags, 65@

Originally 5I25
48 lined tourist bags with bottles and jars
48 Single Loosepowder Vanites in prints Were
Banjo Lipsticks, assorted shades Were It's NowSl
Banjo Lipscks in assorted shades We're Now S175
48 Patent Leather Compacts in colors Were ST.
II boxes Bath Soap, large cakes In q box. Were 81 rs
TouErR1Es, A1slEs II AND 49, FIRST FLOOR
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Women's Fall Hats. 3 rs

Originally $395 to $40
so fur felt hats in variety Of colors and styles.
Headsizes 21h to %.
MILLINERY THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Juniors Shoes, '2'''

~ ere IS to J6.zS
50 pairs. including . variety Of
styles and feathers. Sizes In group:
AAA-Sh, 8, 81, Z, ~, SO
AA-5, 6h, 8. ~, 9. 8Aa,0
As. 81, Z, ~, 3, az
B1h, 5, 81, 6, 81, I. ~
Juniors AND CH1LDRIN's SHOES,
FOURTH F1ooR.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Women's Costume Suits.s sl2.se

Originally 5l9.95 and S22.95
20 wool costume suits In green wine or brown Some
with mole pockets or mink tail trim Sizes ~ tn -
and 1872 to 22h.
Rayon Crepe Dresses in blue, daa black sses 20 to
a. Originally 1895 to $25 Now w---------.Sl25 50
Rayon Crepe and Rayon Basheera Jersey Dresses IN sze.
20 to a. Originally $35 to $3o7s. Now-----S2 S23
black Wool Costume suits One in bolero style With salyak
trlna Sizes 40 A and 20h. Were $4975 Now----Sz95o
Woa1rNs DaEssEs, THIRD F1ooa
Evening star., 1939-11-02
ToddIers' Frocks. 95e

originally VIZ, "
81 in dainty cotto1w. Sizes l to 3.
50 Cotton Headwear. Broken sizes.
Originally 35c to $1.65. Now Ice
l Maple -finished Hardwood Babee
Tenda. Was 1926. Now S6.65
3 pairs Mrs. Days White Sandals.
Sizes 512, 6, Z. Were $3.50 and
So. Now $1.75
1 Ivory finished Color Combination
High Chair. Slightly damaged.
Was $685.. Now $6.65
INFANTS FURNISHINGS,
FOURTH FLOOR,
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Scrim Curtains, Special at 95epa;

200 pairs well made tailored scrim curtains Cased
and headed In cream Or ecru az yards long
~ pes Fet and Novelty Weave Gotten Ne{ Curtais IA
ecru. AZ yards long. special Sl,lS
CURTAINS AND DRAPERns, sEvTNI1 Ftooa.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Dinner and Evening Dresses

49, Originally S2295 to S2975
IA dinner and evening dresses Of rayon satin and
rayon crepe. Mostly black and gray. Sizes 20 to
AZ, 1917 to 22h
WoMENs FORMAL ROOM. THIRD Floor.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Sports Jackets, sos

Originally SI6.95 TO 1925
Is in wool tweeds. Assorted colors Sizes IL to 2o
II Check Wool Dresses in brown gray Sizes
IL to ls. Were S1695. Now -$125o
Riding Coats, in checks black white brown Woods and
cottons. Sizes IL to 20. Were 3s5. Now -- -S1o25
Twopece Sports Suits imported wool shetland Blue
navy grape gray luggage Sizes 10 to 49, Were s35
NOW SIS
SPORTSMAN, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Students Topcoats
u 10 We're s25

II all-wool tweeds and feeces
in smart raglan models. Reg
ular sizes "a to 38.
3 Sports Goats. Wool tweeds in
neat checks. Sizes regulars, IS:
stocky, IS, 36. Originally $40.
Now -- $3.95
STUDENTS CLOTHING, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Silk Hose, Special, 3 pairs for 3"

Iron Indirect Bridge Lamp white magazine rack and
yellow glass tray Glass globe 100-W bulb Was sl2 So
NOW 81 50
Indirect Bridge Lamps white with yellow and blue glass
Iront Wnite cotton fabric shade Were $3.50 Now S3s5
Iron Pnup Lamp, white with green ho,nst font Wa. 20
l.2S
Antique finished Iron Lamps rust green ivory color 49,
inch parchment paper shades Were S. Now s. 50
Assorted sizes in Parchment Paper and Silk
Shades greatly reduced slightly soiled or damaged
LAMPS sHADEs SrvENrH FtooR
Evening star., 1939-11-02
NegIigees, Hiousecoats and Hostess
Gowns, s3'e' to sl895
-'nanuf factnrer's samples that would be
$5.95 to $4995
lis neeeees houecoots and hostess gowns including quilted
robes, ooo flannel robes fobcs cepes and v
vevets All coors. Mostly small sizes.
3 2ss-:ss5 Se---s'ss5 Se


On1Idren 5 wear, ~
Originally Sis
so pieces in washable cottons. Over
alls. sunsuits. shirts and bush coats
included. Sizes 2 to 6 years.
80 Cotton Frocks, plain colors and
prints. Sizes to 6 years. Origi-
nally $195 S5c
40 Cotton Frocks In ginghams and
broadcloths. Sizes 3 to years.
Were $1.95. Now-S1.45
JUVENILES APPAREL, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Mems Wing-tiP
Oxfords, Special, .'5'''

II ~ regular stock,
v0nld be $3.50
"A pairs of black or brown
Norwegian calf. With double
soles and leather heels, me-
dium width toes. Sizes in
group: A-9. 912, 1912, II;
B-7H2 to 10, II; C-712 to II;
d. to II.
The MEMS STORE. SEcoNn E1.ooR.