Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 January 1938 — Page 4
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RETAIL SALES DIP LESS HERE THAN IN STATE
Indianapolis Business Off 5.2 Percent, Compared To Average of 10.
Times Special WASHINGTON, Jan. 28—Although Indiana retail sales dropped 10 per cent in December, 1937, compared with the same month in 1936, Indianapolis sales fell only 52 per cent, the Department of Commerce reported today. In addition, December sales here were 443 per cent greater than in November, 1937. The report reveals 66 independent retail stores grossed $2,739,700 in Dacember, $1,898.200 in November and $2.888.700 in December, 1936. Greatest loss for December, 1937, compared with December, 1936, was Gary with 37 per cent. Ft. Wayne reported the least among cities over 100,000 with but 1.7 per cent decrease. Evansville dropped 15.1 per cent; South Bend, 17.6; Terre Haute, 16.4; Michigan City, 84, and Richmond, 268. Muncie, in the 25000 to 50.000 classification, reported but eight-tenths of one per cent decline. Groceries Show Gain
Average decline for cities from 10,000 to 25.000 was 13.2 per cent; 5000 to 10,000, 6.8; 2500 to 5000, 4.5, and 2500 or less, 104. Combination grocery and meat businesses and the grocery business were the only ones reporting increases over December, 1936. Combinations increased business 1.1 per cent and groceries alone .5 per cent. Percentage of declines by businesses was reported as follows: Department stores, 4; drug stores, 1.6; country general stores, 2.7: restaurants, 3.6; jewelry, 4.7; shoes, 9.6; hardware, 11.1; men’s and boys’ clothing, 13.8; women’s specialty shops, 20.2; furniture, 26.2; lumber and building materials, 31.7, and motor vehicle dealers, 49.2.
MACAWS LAUGH AT BARS
PERTH, Australia, Jan. 28 (U.P.). —Efforts to keep American blue and white macaws in the local zoo so far have proved unavailing. They have succeeded in biting their way through the 18-gauge wire of their cages and returning to freedom.
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low price.
H. H. MAYER'S INC.
Brand new 1938 model nationally advertised watches at this one Scores of styles and shapes—natural gold color and white—wrist watches, pocket watches, and novelty watches. Every watch sold with a REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE! This sale is meant for YOU—take advantage of it! Open an account!
Dr. Frederick D. Kershner, Butler University School of Religion dean, was reported in a critical condition today at Methodist Hospital. He entered the hospital on Nov. 15 for a major operation and later suffered a relapse. His son, Frederick D. Kershner Jr, was called home yesterday from the University of Wisconsin where he is a student.
PLANS BIRTHDAY FETE Silas H. Johnson, 660 E. 46th St. is to celebrate his 90th birthday Sunday with an open house for all
old settlers of the Meridian Heights district. Mr. Johnson has lived in the northern part of the city all hi slife, having been born on the site of the present 4700 block on N. Illinois St.
SAVINGS
Women Com-
pie ub le ampoo Finger C Hair Tintmg Wave. All $1.25 Up for Only . 2 for $1.75 We Specialize in—Narmal Hair, White Hair, Bleached Hair, Oily Hair, Dry Hair, Children’s Hair. _NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
$2 $3 Mag Murray.
Permanents| Permanents Temple 2 for $3.01] 2 for $5.01 g; Complete
Bring the Children, Spiral or Croquignole,
> 3 OY ALC. 401 Roosevelt Bldg.
Cor. Tl. and Wash. RI-G784
WALTHAM *BENRUS °
Brand New 1938 Models
DIAMOND BRIDAL PAIR
ass
50c A WEEK monds set in solid
Both rings for the
BOTH price of one— RINGS briefly explains
the exceptional
Saturday Store Hours 9:30 A. M. to6 P.M.
THE YWDTANAPOLIS TIMES
STAR * STORE
S650 WHWHRSHINGTON ST.
Women’s Full Fashioned
PURE SILK HOSE
Chiffons and Service Weights
39s.
Don’t Delay! Buy Now! We can not guarantee such a complete assortment of sizes and colors later on in the season. Hand picked seconds of 89c to $1.00 qualities, fine for business, school and all day time wear.
Full Fashioned Silk Hose
Chiffons and Service Weights. All sizes. Te Factory menders. Star Store, Street Floor.
Lace trimmed, white and flesh. to 44. (Street Floor).
Women’s COTTON SLIPS 1 Oc Sizes 36
200 Pcs. Women's RAYON UNDIES
Step-ins, briefs and panties. Medium sizes.
Tea rose only. (Street Floor.)
31 Pes. SOILED LINGERIE
Formerly sold for 59c¢ to $1.98. Out they go at only 29c. (Street Floor.)
47 WOMEN’S HANDBAGS
Some slightly damaged. Mostly black. Were 59¢ to $1.00. (Street Floor.)
51 Women’s $1.00 PAJAMAS
Tuckstitch and balbriggans. Also tuck. stitch gowns. (Street Floor.)
48¢
ALL WOMEN’S BLOUSES £1.98 BLOUSES 99% . 1 Price
$2.98 BLOUSES $1.49 59 Women’s Regular $1.00
ALL-WOOL SWEATERS
69c
Red, Kelly, black, navy and rust. Assorted necklines and weaves. Broken sizes 36 to 40. Also short sleeve spring sweaters. Star Store, Street Floor,
Long Sleeves
savings offered in this exquisite diamond bridal pair. perfectly matched dia -
gold
SALE PRICES ON CREDIT NO EXTRA. CHARGE!
J} BRIDAL PAR
"SWEETHEART"
$2975
Fashion’s newest expression in a beautifully and perfectly matched sixdiamond bridal ensemble—and remember—both rings for the price you would expect to pay for one.
ONLY 50c A WEEK
OPEN AN ACCOUNT
58 Pes. Women’s Scarfs & Collars Oc
Odds and ends of 39¢ to $1.00 merchan-
dise. Out they go. (Street Floor.)
69—16x45 $1.00 Lace Scarfs
Assorted patterns in dresser scarfs, White and 2-color combinations. (Street Floor.)
Choice of many colors in fancy floral prints. 97 yards only (Basement.)
36-In. FANCY CRETONNES,~Yd. Be
36-In. OUTING FLANNELS, Yd. Oc Fancy light patterns, also white. Up to 10 yard lengths, (Basement.) Choice of cream or ecru colors while 25¢ quantity lasts. (Basement.) FANCY CURTAIN Materials, Yd. 4 217 yards. Many colors and weaves. Usable C Fenathe, (Basement.) 315 Yds. 54-In. WOOLENS, yd. 69¢ Many colors and weaves. to $1.29 values, While quai tity lasts. v asement.) Bright plaids. Ideal for sheet blankets. dic Choice of colors. (Basement.) . OIL OPAQUE SHADES, ea. 25¢ 36x72 window shades. Bealioped and fringed bottoms. First quality Cc grade,
48 only. (Basement.)
T1 Prs. Ruffled CURTAINS, pr.
49c Rayons and Acetates, yd.
Plain and printed dress capes. Usable lengths. (Basement.) -
T0x80 Cotton BLANKETS, ea.
FANCY WASH CLOTHS, ea.
Heavily napped, colorful plaids. Very spe- 3c cial. (Basement.)
72 Prs. Only
70x80 Nashua
Wool Mixed
BLANKETS Sje2
Large double bed size, heavily napped, 3 in. sateen bound blankets. Choice of block plaids.
$2.49 Value
FRIDAY, JAN. 28 1938
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Out they go! Odds and ends after inventory! Seasonable merchandise at tremen-
dous reductions! We're making room for spring merchandise arrivals!
Be here
early tomorrow for best pick. Some quantities are limited. No phone, C. O. D.
or mail orders—Please.
32 GIRLS’ PRINT DRESSES
Also solid colors. Slightly soiled. $1.98 79% values. Sizes 12 to 16. (Second Floor).
10¢
29 Girls’ Tuckstitch Pajamas 79¢
Sizes 8 to 14. $1.00 values. (Second Floor.) Warm, well made combination suits with elastic back. Sizes 8 to 14. 69¢c values. (Second Floor.)
Three cute styles in pink, blue and white. 51 Girls’ Tuckstitch Union Suits 29
2 OWLS Sow SUTS, 50 gf
J Bohman $5.95, (Second Floor.)
19 Women’s $5.98 All Wool
A marvelous value in popular wrap around S a4 robes. Small, medium
and large sizes. Star Store, Second Floor,
45 Women’s WASH FROCKS 29¢ Tub fast print dresses in sizes 14 and 18 only 59¢ values. Slightly soiled. (Second
Floor.)
26 WOMEN’S UNIFORMS White broadcloth, side button _ style. 49c Medium size only. $1.00 values. (Second
Floor.)
88 Girls’ WASH DRESSES
Several smart styles in fast color prints. Sizes 10 to 16. Were 59c. (Second Floor.)
$2.98 values.
30 CHILD'S BATH ROBES
Warm Beacon robes in sizes 2 to 8.
T Wom. Corduroy Pajamas $1 00 " Slightly soiled from counter display.
Smart one-piece Styles in blue and $1.00 values. (Second Floor.) hie
(Second Floor.) ra (Second Floor.)
green. Sizes 1 23 GIRLS’ $1.00 BLOUSES SmErdy tailored. plain or printed broad- 50¢ oths, Sizes 10 and 12 only. Slightly
Heavy weight printed or solid color robes in large and extra large sizes. $1.98 value,
(8 Women’s Blanket ROBES $1 59
(Second Floor.)
INFANTS’ SLIPS
Warm Outing Flannels
Well made slips. Regular 39¢ qual- c ity. All clean and
fresh.
Star Store, Second Floor.
Final clearance of better dresses. Taffetas, wools, cottons and acetates IR tHe group. Broken sizes (Second 00!
21 Girls’ WINTER COATS
Sports and fur trimmed styles in blue, S$ 99 wine and green. Broken sizes 7 to $5.95 values. (Second Floor.)
44 Wom, Zipper House Coats $1 ; 39
Beautiful new prints with TALON Zippers, Sizes 14 to 46. Regularly (Second Floor.)
30 Girls $1.98-$5.98 Dresses 51 00
% Just 134 Garments!
% Be Down Early! % All Sizes 12 to 20!
rust and green.
THE BONE
FINAL CLEARANCE! Women’s & Misses’ Late Winter
-$26.00-$19.75-$16.75-$13.75-$10.76
DRESSES
Not Sale Dresses, But Our Own Fine Garments Drastically Reduced
GY % 38 fo 52 & Half Sizes! *
Correctly styled dresses for now and year around wear. One piece, two piece and novelly styles. A few wool costume suits included. Values you’ll probably never see again. HURRY! Choose from black, brown,
ALL WINTER COAT PRICES SLASHED TO
USE OUR CONVENIENT TEN PAY PLAN
SINLE IBBS
$12.50 5-PIECE BREAKFAST SETS
$595
Table and 4 well constructed chairs in natural and nut brown with green trim. 25 only at this low
price. Furniture Dept., Third Floor.
ODD CHAIRS
$1.49 Walnut Finish and Unfinished CHAIRS C
$1.19 Fig. 27-In. CARPETING
Assorted patterns in hall and stair hy pets. Good quality. (Third Floor.)
$5.95 Numdah Style 4x6 RUGS @ 4.19
Fringed. Lovely for bedrooms. (Third Floor.)
$25.95 Hoover Sweepers $ 95 Rebuilt and guaranteed. Limited .
number. (Basement,
Walnut cabinets, Illuminated gia) $19.95 values, Limited n (Basement.)
number,
6-Tube A. C. or D. C. Radios $9. 95
5x8 CURTAIN STRETCHERS Folding style, non-rust pins. (Third ec
THREE-LEG END TABLES 419 Walnut finish. Well braced. Pie crust C edges, (Third Floor.)
36-In. Truth Pillow Tubing, Yd.
Star Store, Second Floor, Snow white standard 64x64 thread construction. Cut from full bolts. (Base-
ment.) 1] 81x90 Vanguard SHEETS, ea. hhc Made by Pacific Mills, Snow white, seam- h less deep hem sheet Ss.
36-In. BROWN MUSLIN, Yd. Full bolts of good weight unbleach: 1 C muslin, (Basement.) 2
‘Star Store, Basement,
36-Inch Fancy Shirting
PERCALE
817 Yds. Only
Ideal for men's and boys’ shirts C and shorts. Regular 12':¢c value, Up to 10-yard lengths. 817 yards only at this price. Yd. Star Store, Basement.
72x21, Yd. Bostonette Curtains
79¢c quality dark ecru colored panels, 68 4% pairs only, (Basement) Pr. ;
52x52-In. Rayon Cloths, ea. 27¢
47 only imported rayon cloths in plaid
patterns. 49% value. (Basement.)
Bleached and unbleached good quality sheetings. 67 yards only. (Basement.)
(Tx34 Turkish Towels
Srastieally Jow price.
35 to 42. $15.00 and $19.95 values. (Street Floor.)
79 Men’s Ali-Wool SUITS $ 88 Medium shades in sports models. Sizes { ®
37 Boys’ All-Wool SUITS $3 88 LONG or KNICKER SUITS. Sizes 10 " iS or only, $5.95 values, (Street ’
Bye Long Pants SUITS 10 $6 59
to 17. Long pants, $9.95 values.
Men’s SUI ITS
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Heavy weight long sleeve ankle length 7 9 C suits. Sizes 36 to 46. Regular $1.29 values.
Star Store, Street Floor.
11 Soys Ali-Wool | $7.95 oe $5.55
(Street Floor.)
Sizes 12 and 14 only. Actual $5.95 ° values. (Street Floor.)
44 Men's All-Weol Mackinaws i 88 Oay. colorful over plaids in sizes 36 "
19 Boys’ All Wool Knicker Suits $9 88
6. $7.95 values, (Street Floor.)
Men’s Broadcloth PAJAMAS ER Sag AR
Only 61 Pairs Women’s
Dr.HALES
Arch Cure Shoes
Suedes and kids. Low and Cuban heels. Browns and blacks. Sizes shown by chart only,
Width
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8 ft, Perfect ualit (Third Fl oF y. Cut from fall Wily
49¢ Felt Base Floor Covering 29¢
s Men’s Melton Jackets $ 32-02. blue melton jackets and all wool " plaids. Sizes 36 to 46. $3.29 and $3.98 values. (Street Floor.)
Finest corduroys in popular colors.
Sizes 30 to 34. $2.98 values. (Street Floor.)
89 Prs. Men’s Cord. Slacks $1 19
Boys’ Long Corduroy PANTS $1 88
auto brand fancy plaids. Sizes 6 to
$2.98 values. (Street Floor.) Men’s T9¢ DRESS SHIRTS 59 Sizes
Men's T9¢ DRESS SHIRTS
Neat patterned and white broadcloths. Sizes 16'2 and 17. (Street Floor.)
Fancy broadcloths., Fused collars. 14 to 17. (Street Floor.)
Boys’ 49¢ UNION SUITS
Medium weight, long sleeve, ankle length 29¢ suits in sizes 6 to 16. (Street Floor.) Men’s 59¢ WORK SHIRTS 35¢ Good weight blue chambray, coat style shirts in sizes 14'2 to 17. (Street Floor.) Boys’ Corduroy OVERALLS $1.59 and $1.98 values. Overalls sizes (79 Prs. MEN'S PANTS $1 69 $2.98 "
to 13, Jackets sizes 2 to 8. (Street Foor.) Medium shades, sizes 29 to 37. $4.44
and $3.98 values. (Street Floor.)
Men's Sheeplined Coats
Heavy weight Jegtherette warmly lined. $595 values
Men's & Young Men's 319.95 to $25.00
SUITS, TOPCOATS AND OVERCOATS
Sizes 34 to 46 $ 1 5
Fancy worsteds in plaids, checks and mixtures. Choose from neat conservative or sports models. All men’s sizes 34 to 46. Btar Store, Street Floor.