Hammond Times, Volume 14, Number 235, Hammond, Lake County, 23 March 1920 — Page 12

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Wednesday; Thursday; Friday and Saturday

Never va? a curtain lifted in a more beguiling assemblage of the season's newest modes than are being presented here for the first time. Without, ail nature garbs itself anew. Within our store, fashion glorifies Springtime with hosts of interpretations so lovely, so alluring and so original as to satisfy, we arc sure, een those who are most particular. We therefor our displays stand in perfect readiness to answer every nrinz time nee

e invite the public to attend this gala event, beginning tomorrow mcrningd in demand.

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Spring Coats

The day of the Polo Coat is here and certainly no one will regret its invasion of fashton for it is universally becoming. It may be developed of camel's hair or polo cloth, but always it is possessed of ample patch pockets, belt and convertible collar. In justification of tliir fturchness coats of tweed assume mannish lines. 1 ricotine in some instances, follow suit, but most otten they are flared at the bottom or quite opposite in effect wide at the h:pline. Truly our display presents rave charm.

$22.50 to $125.00

The New Neckwear Few frocks could not help being successes, if enhanced with such enchantirg neckwear styles ue are now showing for the firif time thin sra'on. try chic arc th" High collars with jahots of matching lace. Adoral l-. toe, are innumerable style designed for wear with square cut and rounded neck lines, and fashioneJ of sheer materia! such as organdies, voiles, crepes and nets.

The New Skirts

In separate skirts slender lines prevail, although entire plaited skirts or panels of piaitings give added width in many models.' In duvetyn. itin. twills and taffetas, afternoon skirts are more Jecorative and adapted for wear- wnh the tunic-ed overblouse of filmy fabric.

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Nezv Hosiery There never was anything so lovely or so diversified as the many fascinating styles of new-hosier)-. Clocks are de

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Spring Corsets

It is highly essential for every new frock to have a correct foundation. And women, large, average or slender figure, can be assured that her spring corset needs will be taken care of by expert corsetieres. Pink brochei. coutil. white and fancy pink pclka dot materia1; are choicest for spring. Standard makes, together with our free fitting service, we are ready to serve with quality corsets at moderate prices. $5.00 to $15.00

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Spring Frock

Fashion's partiality to Crepe Georgette as a basis for frocks is one of the outstanding features of this pararticular exhibit. There seems to be no end of chic effects she has accomplished with it. Very appealing are the printed Georgette Frocks with patterns outlined effectively with beads. Taffeta, Charmeuse. Crepe de Chine and Pussy Willow are highly fjvored for spring's festivities Accordeon plaited skirts are particularly popular in these new frock styles.

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WONDERFLLLY becoming modes! Brilliant new straws and fabrics! Gorgeous trimmings and a galaxy of colors. All this is portrayed in new spring millinery glistening hseres, sipper straw, patent leather and glittering cellophane are charmingly shaped most becomingly - and trimmed harmoniously with flowers, pins and fancies. Picture Hats are developed of horse hair and malines. Taken al lin all. this showing is a marvel of completeness in variety of colorings and styles. $5.00 to $40.00

Spring Suits

To choose a suit this spring is a pleasant duty for one can find models in Tricotine, Velour Checks, Tweeds, Serges and Poiret Twills that are delightfully simple, yet smartly tailored and trimmed. Skirts retain the slender silhouette, while added width is cleverly inserted in knife plaited panels. In jackets the jaunty little Eton often tops a plaited skirt. Altogether, the selections are most appealing to the woman or miss desirous of being correctly dressed for spring.

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$39.75 to $135.00

The New Spring Blouses

Ilie knack of knowing how to dress lies in merely knowing how to buy. We are particularly proud of our blouse showing in Georgette, Mignonette and Crepe de Chine smart overblouses

have been, developc-l. Gay embroideries, headings and smart designs adorn them, exquisite fineness of fagoting, lace insertions and hand-run tucks all amply contnbute to make this beauteous spring occasion most alluring.

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Spring Underthings Springtime colorings have even invaded the realm of Underthings. For instance, one finds chemise, night gowns and other intimate bits of apparel in orchid and turquoise, where only white or perhaps a delicate flesh tint was found before. Underthings of flowered chiffon are also interesting novelties. But outnumbering them all. here are countless cotton creations enhanced by hand sewing, F rench and Philippine embroidery and al lace. The ideal wardrobe vvill include plenty of both types. $3.95 to $39.75 Cow Footwear Comes Into Its Own

Never before has a season announced such a call lor low footwear. And this store has responded with a profusion of low styles that will gratify the mot exacting.

Among the new creation? are "The One Eyelet Ties," "The Seville," a new tongue pump with strap and one button effect.

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leather bow. The Oxfords with Louis or Military heels are very popular. Our selection of low shoes is most complete, all sires ranging from AAA to D.

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