Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 76, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 March 1917 — Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 [ADVERTISEMENT]

For your inspection and approval we have assembled a wonderful array of spring merchandise which in point of beauty and variety eclipses that of any former event. Styles and fabrics which are typical of Dame Fashion’s demands for Spring are gathered here in displays which will inspire your - I highest admiration. The setting is ready, we invite and urge you to come.

. Welcome Week’s Showing of Suits is Unusually Charming Interesting to an unusual degree, is the display of suits in the ready-to-wear section. One may choose fromthe strictly tailored models, the semi-tailored or the novelty effects which are finished with a variety of pleasing “touches,” notable among-which are single and double or pendant belts, flaring, extending or turnback cuffs, novel stiched designs and many other features, all of which add an irresistable charm to this season’s garments. In contrast to the sombre nature of the fail and winter apparel the colors employed in the new fabrics lend a note of cheerfulness which is most delightful. Authentic Styles in Coats for Early Spring 7 ... Wear . ?. e x_ cc)a - s _^° r T g Pp n g offer many opportunities for the woman of discriminating taste to express her own preference and select garments which emphasize her own individuality. Apart from their actual individual charm and beauty they have great inwrest m "that they correctly pomay the *nthoHtgtjvp styles of the season. Every new detail which has been created by the foremost designers is shown in the extensive display assembled for Welcome Week. The New Skirts Will Please You Because of the diversity of styles, materials and finishing details we say with assurance that the new-skirts will please you. The many novel ideas such as patch pockets, single and double belts, yoke seams around the hips and many different pleated effects and the unusual variety of materials employed present an array which is irresistably charming; Y3u cannot fail to be highly pleased. Spring Shoe Styles Every new style and color combination of colors is represented in the Welcome Week displays Footwear of every description expressive of excellent taste and good shoe judgment, is now here awaiting inspection of those interested. In early season styles. We extend a coraial invitation to all to come and examine the newest and authentic styles. The New Spring Drosses ~ show many new and novel effrds which are unmistakably “1917”. The waist line is re-discovered, and straighter lines are favored. Barbaric embroidery is the favored trimming of every-dress whether of serge or the beautiful silks so popular for thia spring. Our Undermuslin Display Merits Approval Fascinating. to an unusual degree is the display of undermuslins for the coming season. Daintily fashioned garments, artistically trimmed and made up from materials which will delight all women are shown in great profusion. Selections offer the best choice now, during Welcome Week. ■ ■ . ■ .. ■ r ' . . i —— .. - . ■ 4 . -por the Housekeeper—Draperies .? . With the coming of spring comes also the necessity for renewing supplies of curtains and draperies and m this respect the housekeeper will find us well prepared to be of material assistance. For Welcome Week we are showing many new drapery effects which will certainly please lovers of “the home beautiful.” « ■? ■ • _ New Patterns In Room Size Rugs Even plough prices have advanced so rapidly we are showing a splendid assortment of rugs in many beautiful designs and colors, at prices which will at once impress you with their reasonableness We suggest Welcome Week as an ideal time to see the newest arrivals. - - - ; - 7 ■ r ... - .. ...

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