Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 August 1919 — Page 23

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THE INDIAXAPOLIS NEWS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1919.

of FURS

still in the fullness

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i fie assortments furs elegant and

to 30% be-

markings. It 4ri^ a without num-

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request here statement*

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clearance sale of

E BLOUSES

For women and misses

Blouses that ranged all the way ^ to $25.00—Sale prices—

*9.98 4.98

re clearing out our entire stock of late ■ lingerie blouses at great concessions, imple, brief statement of a tremenfact, an announcement of women, marking, perhaps, the year/W' I'

intiness, refinement and quality, artisti-

Many of them have been but short resilatest developments of the mode.

batiste, linens, filetex, etc.

represented, also peplum blouses.

omen will recognise the wind buy accordingly. We have a record demand. Sale prices, fl.98 —Second Floor.

ses, kimonos, e coats reductions

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For women and misses

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Everything is reduced —nothing reserved.

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The sale will prove a welcome occurrence to many women who havo been waiting for a favorable opportunity to present itself, to buy negligees or house garments for the leisure hours of fall.

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The negligees are guiltless of any shortcoming to justify a markdown— they are new, beautiful, perfect in every particu-

of their regular prices that it seems almost

e them at all. However, we wfc

wished to render

era and we felt that a sale of these garments at be enthusiastically welcomed.

choose—whether it is a simple silk kimono at of Georgette and lace, it's yours at 10% less

FOR THE COLLEGE GIRL—We are showing some attractive HOUSE COATS of taffetas and satins in all wanted colors, originally priced $18.50, $17.50, $16.50 and $12.08, that, with the 10% discount will be priced respectively $16.65, $15t75, $14.85 and $11.69. For the autumn bride are NEGLIGEES of Georgette and crepe de chine, similarly underpriced.

-Fourth Floor.

ter’s CORSET

Should be chosen with

exacting cart

We have given very special attention and emphasis to that part of our service which has to do with fitting the youthful, developing figure. Mothers who place the responsibility of fitting

their daughters in our care will have the satisfaction of watching their daughters grow up

in the normal, healthy way, and the pride of seeing them acquire the perfect lines of a lovely

figure. . -g.

We unreservedly recommend two special makes of i for young women—THE GRECIAN TRECO THE H. AND W. FERRIS WAIST—both of

o young figures that there can be little choice begirdle is for the very slender or underdeveloped

_ to select the one and only corset modal which to adjust it with perfect skill, to give the utmost This service is free.

$7.50, and by degrees down to.

$1.00 —Fourth Floor.

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MW»H.BIjOCKCS

: Indiana ’> Largat Assortment of BART SCBAFFMR & MARX Clothes for Men

An advance sale of Fall BOOTS FOR WOMEN

Many $12.00 and \ $15.00 qualities, sale price—

After all has been done and said, the situation comes down to this—that a woman may, if she wishes, pay high prices elsewhere for good shoes now or later, or she may pay moderate prices and get the same high standards of quality in this sale.

Footwear, of utmost correctness, bespeaking the highest quality of craftsmanship in line, modeling, workmanship and distinction.

Boots with tall French heels

Brown kid boots Black kid-boots Gray suede boots Grsy|kid boots

Field mouse kid

hoots

Gray kid boot* with top to match Brown kid boots with field mouse tops Field mouse suede boots

Boots with military heels Brown kid boots Brown calf boots Brown kid, field mouse top boots Field mouse kid brick top boots Black kid boots Many $12.00 and $15.00 qualities, sale price $9.75 —Third Floor.

Costume velvet

Of exceptionally fine quality

All

colors

*3.69

Costume velvet, which fashion designers have placed in favor for extensive fall wear; yard wide, fa£t pile, of a beautiful, soft drapy quality, the colon that express smartness and good taste —- taupe, plum, African brown, navy, black. Special feature for one day, Wednesday $3.69 (No phone or mail orders.) —First Floor, Northwest.

All wool navy F rench serge

*1.48

$2.00

quality—

Having become identified as a necessity in every woman’s fall and winter wardrobe, this serge presents a welcome fall offering. Unexcelled for dresses of graceful line, smart appearance and practical service—navy French serge, all wool— soft and figure conforming, as the present vogue dictates; $2.00 quality, yard wide $1.48 (No phone or mail order*.) —First Floor, North Center.

Occasioning great interest— This sale of TABLE GLASSWARE

Which offers glasses of the moat exquisite clearness and brilliancy—In a variety of shapes

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and sizes, both of a conventional dignity, and a unique attraction.

The unusual values which are to be found in this offering—since these glasses are of much

more costly quality-—are bringing crowds of putrons to our store who wilf congratulate them-

selves repeatedly on taking advantage of such an opportunity.

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Tumblers

Many different kinds, sizes from a 4-ounce grape juice glass to a 12-ounce iced tea glass. Up to $2.60 dozen quality (dozen,

70c), each.

Goblets

Lead blown or pressed glass, plain and optic. Many different kinds and sizes. Up to $3.50 dozen quality; 4 dozen, $1.20, 1A^ each ^ JLUC

From our MODEL GROCERY

LARD, Sun-lit, pure open kettle rendered. Made from a large percentage of leaf fat. Pound carton..39c

OLIVES. Sun-Ut brand, fancy, large Spanish quee-ns. Pint 33c

SARDINES, Annette, tiny Americans, in oil. (3 cans, 35c), can IJJVjC DRIED BEEF, fine sweet cured. Extra dry, machine sliced. Pound 59c

AMERIKORN BREAKFAST. FOOD, very delicious. At the demonstration booth Wednesday (3 packages 40c), pkg...l4c

EVAPORATED MILK, Van Camp’s unsweetened; 3 large one-pound cans, or 6 small cans, 43c

PEANUT OIL, Marcella, extra superfine. For salads and mayonnaise dressings. Quart cans, $1.05; half-pint 33c SARATOGA POTATO CHIPS, fresh fried, very crisp. (Pound, 65c), %-pound, for 18c

NAVY BEANS, choice, white, hand picked, Michigana. <3 pounds, 85c), pound 19% C

BACON SQUARES, Kingan’s sweet sugar cured, small pieces; 2 to 3 pounds, each. Pound : .39c

P O R K A N D BEANS, Van Camp’s, with tomato sauce. No. 2 cans, (3 for E0c), can 18c CORN. Illinois, tiny kernel, Country Gentleman, Extra sweetened. Can.. 19c PEAS, Glen Valle

new 1919 June pack.'

Fine extra sifted (dozen cans, $2.45L can 21c CHEESE, rich yellow, new June made. Wisconsin. Full cream. Pound...41o

Semi-Annual Sale ef

Manhattan

and other fine

SHIRTS

for men

Opens tomorrow—Wednesday

As is characteristic of The Wm. H. Block Co., these sales are handled in a big way—satisfying assortments, fine clean merchandise, patterns that are good to behold. Conveniently displayed for your choosing. The big message in this sale is choose early, and in ample quantities.

$3.00 quality ......

$5.00 quality

$3.50 quality

$7.50 quality

$4.00 quality

$8.50 quality

$4.50 quality

-First Floor, Just Inside the Illinois Street Entrance.

BOYS’ SCHOOL SUITS ALL WOOL (With two pairs pants)

Sale price

*13=25

Sizes 6 to 18 years

We offer this sale of boys’ school suits just at the time when parents are pu* zling over providing the right sort of clothes—good looking, durable, practicalin the face of present day prices. But, with our usual frankness, we are obliged to say that this is an opportunity that we will be unable to repeat.

Knowing the reliability of such a statement from us—knowing that we realize the condition of today’s market—we are confident that our patrons will buy in quantities that will meet both present and future demands.

Suits, good looking boyish lines, all wool, sizes 6 to 18 years, in the best colors, dark and medium shades of browns, grays, greens and novelty stripes and mixtures. With two pairs of pants * $13.76

BOYS’ SCHOOL BLOUSES, SHIRTS AND HATS Official outfitters for Boy Scouts

-Third Floor.

COFFEE, fancy old crop, wash, Brazil, Bourbon Santos, fresh roasted. Pound 43c

SAUCE. Lea and Perrins, original Worcestershire. (Large bottle 55c Small bottle . ...29c BOWLENE, the perfect disinfectant, for bath or toilet (3 large cans, 65c), can 19c

SOAP, Ivory or Fels Naptha, 5 bars, for 39c

Fifth Floor.

Regardless of a general scarcity of rugs—we are holding our regular Semi-annual sale of rugs At 10% to 30% saving NO REGULAR PRICES—EVERYTHING REDUCED Regardless of your choosing whether it be a very, large rug or a small one —whether it be a costly rug or one of small price, you save. Every rug is new. Every thing is fine. (WhittalVs rugs are not included)

WILTON RUGS, 9x12 feat; heavy, seamless beautiful Chinese and oriental pattern*. Absolutely fast colors, and more than satisfactory wear. Blue, rose, tan or taupe. Regular $75.00 quality $59.75 WILTON VELVET RUGS, very heavy, seamless, 9x12 feet. Neat, allover patterns and beautiful Chinese desi^is, fine shades of blue, tan or brown. $55.00 to $57.50 qualities $42.50

AXMINSTER RUGS, Bigelow, Roxbury or Sanford: 9x12 feet size, choicest new patterns, all the better colors. Regular $55.00 quality $41.75

AXMINSTER RUGS, 8 feet, 3 inches by 10 feet. 6 inches. Good, heavy quality, yarn dyed, fast colored. Chinese, medallion or allover patterns. Tan, brown or blue. Regular $45.00 quality $34.75

VELVET RUGS, 9x12 feet, seamless, best low priced rugs made. Fast colored, wool faced, new floral, allover, oriental and medallion patterns. All colors. Regular $35.00 quality $27.95 BRUSSELS RUGS, 9x12 feet, good quality, seamless rugs; fine, new allover and oriental patterns. Rose, tan, blue or brown. Regular $30.00 quality $23.75 —Fourth Floor.

More Than 1,000 Plush Coats for Choosing.

THE BASEMENT STORE

CORSETS

Another advance sale of PLUSH COATS

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For women and misses

PLUSH COATS GALORE! This ad'vance sale

20% saving or more

means

Because we saw by the success of our former sale of PLUSH COATS that our patrons realized the values of these coats—and were eager to take advantage of the foresight of The Basement Store in offering them at these unusual prices— And because we knew that even in such a large sale as that many women were unable to buy at that time—we have contracted for another line of plush coats—of the same wonderful values—on such a favorable basis that we can offer them at 20% less than prices which our knowledge of this merchandise predicts will be quoted laifer on. Advance models, with style that will be a joy to women who know good looking clothes—warm, serviceable and, above all, at wonderful saving.

$16.75, $25.00, $34.75

Our Layaway Plan is of great helpfulness to those who desire to avail themselves of this sale and who are not pre-

pared to pay the entire cc

cost at the time of purchase.

And so on up to $85.00 Coat* of Silk Plash —Without fur or trimmed Short Ceuta Coats of Brown Tipped Seal with— Loaf Coate Plush Moufflon Medium Length Coate Coats of Sealette "" Raccoons Coats in Dolman Effects Hudson Seal Plush Black Opossums Coate for Misses Baffin Seal Plash Natural Opossums , Coate For Women Beaverette Silk Lined Manchurian Wolf Coate for Stout People Satin Lined Serge Lined Coney __ Coats for Girls

Of the best known makes

$1.50, $2 and $2.50 qualities-

Like the answer to a challenge comes this offer of The Basement

Store in the face of the present hif

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Corsets—all sizes and* models—of well-known makes—and at such

an astonishing price!

Basement Store offerings are a constant and wonderful marvel— yet this seems to excel all others, when you think that people who are in a position to know are sure that corsets will coat even more

than they do at present.

WARNER’S CORSETS C-B CORSETS THOMSON'S P. N. CORSETS R. 4 G. CORSETS A1 SSmr Jv t atyv ROYAL WORCESTER GOSSARD CORSETS CORSETS CORSETS GORA CORSETS SYLVIA CORSETS Corsets of nets, coutlls, batiste, brocades; back lace and front laoe models. AH slses and models. In order to be perfectly fair to all we shall be obliged to limit the number of corsets sold to every customer to three. None will be sold to dealers. No approvals nor C. O. D. and phone orders. Sale price 98c

DOMESTICS and BEDDINGS

FANCY STRIPED GINGHAM, 27 inches wide, various colored

stripes oir light grounds, 29c

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quality 22c

WHITE NAINSOOK, launders nicely, adapted for women’s

children’s i

and children’s summer underwear (no phone orders), special 19c

BLEACHED MUSLIN, 42 Inches wide, smooth, even thread, suitable for sheets, slips, etc. (no phone orders),

special ......

29c

UNBLEACHED SHEETING, 40 inches wide, heavy round thread, wears nicely, yard ,20c

BLEACHED SHEETS, seamless, good weight, will stand the test of laundering, special S1.40

PILLOWCASES, hemmed, heavy.

d inches. Sic).

25c

Arm thread (42x36

36x36 inches

BEDSPREADS, perfect bleach, full double bed sise, launder nicely, good patterns (no phone orders), extra special.. ..81,98

A saving of at least 20% in your early purchases is assured

Guaranteed HOSE for men

Six pairs guaranteed to wear

six months.

TRADE. MAM—

Hose are made of tested beet combed yarn with extra spliced linen heel and toe. Black, white, tan, gray, smoke, cordovan, navy, light tart < * pairs in la box, 81.59 By mall, 5c extra.

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