Hammond Times, Volume 14, Number 229, Hammond, Lake County, 17 March 1921 — Page 16

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THE TIMES

Thursdav, March 17. 1921.

Spring Calls You to This Store to View it's Superb Assemblage of Nezv Apparel, Accessories and Fabrics

Exposition Specials

THIS exquisite Exposition creates in itself a Joyous interest to which every woman and miss in this community will anxiously respond to see "what is New" in Spring's fashions. But your interest is strengthened in the new things by this series of extremely special values for the first opening days, Friday and Saturday.

Spring Skirts at $5 A captivating display of colorful plaids and velour check skirts in a host of plain and pleated effects. Sizes for all in various lengths. Very specially priced for Spring opening days at $5.00.

Silk Hosiery at $1.19 pair Beautiful higli grade hosiery that are fashioned to fit perfectly. It offers exceptional wear with these double soles and wide garter tops. Very special at per pair $1.19. Women 's Kid Gloves, SI. 59 pair Every woman will want several pair for Easter and Spring wear. These are the new styles with embroidery backs, pique sewn, two-clasp style in black or white. Priced lower than usual for Exposition Days at $1.59. Leather Hand Bags, $2.89 Here is an assortment of tooled and pebbled leather vanity cases and kodak bags to go with the new Spring outfit. Several shapes and sizes to choose from, each beautifully lined and fitted with Accessories. Special for opening at $2.89. Georgette Blouses, $4.95 If it's smartness you're seeking in blouses you have it right here in these of Georgette and Crepe de Chine. Springtime colors and decorative effects match the new suit and skirt modes. These decidedly unusual values are marked very low Friday and Saturday at $4.95. Women 's Muslin Gowns, 98c Here is a most exceptional offering for the spring Opening Days. Muslin Gowns of dependable quality, neatly trimmed front and back with hemstitching. To purchase Beveral is wisdom for this price is decidedly lowered for Opening Days at 98. Spring Silk Camisoles, $1 Heavy quality satin and crepe de chine camisoles in tailored models, with block hemstitching and ribbon buds; trimmed styles with set in medallions and fine laces. Either with built up shoulders or ribbon or lace straps; colors of flesh and white. A most extraordinary offering for Opening Days at $1.00. Canton Crepe, $2.98 yard Home dressmakers should welcome this offering and this beautiful exposition fabric display. This canton crepe special is 40 in. wide ; brown, Copen, tan and grey. Unusual at $2.98. Chiffon Taffeta, $1.98 yard It seems all the world has gone taffeta mad when you come to our Exposition and this popular fabric is special Friday and Saturday; 36 inches wide, all th enewest shades, much lower than regular at per yard $1.98. Children's White Dresses, $1.95 An appealing offer to little girls from 2 to 6 years, and mother! will be heartily interested in their dependable quality French Lawn with dainty sashes of pink, blue, light green and dainly embroidery trimmings to match. This is a very unusual offering for Opening Days at $1.95. Infants Hand Made Slips, $1.89 From the Philippines and these hand wrought slips are well made and specially priced at a low figure for Friday and Saturday. Scallops at edges and embroidery at neck and sleeves all white. Sizes I to 3. Don't miss this value at $1.89. New Spring Corsets, $1.69 Every new suit or gown must have a perfect foundation. Here are corsets in a special Exposition sale of pink contil that give perfect comfort. Front and back lace models with flossed stay very special at $1.69. Women's Brown Pumps, $4.85 Our Exposition is complete with the new modes for Spring. We - have placed one group on special sale for the opening. Brown Pumps of fine kid, one strap and buckled, newest style, flexible ole, military heel, special at $4.85.

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THIS Spring Opening Exposition brings the artf identifying and selecting from the myriad of styles presented at the beginning of a season, the modes most in accord with the varying tastes and needs of our patrons, has been thoroughly mastered by this store. It brings with it the definite assurance of days of most value for your money; days of economy and plenty. In it a glorious collection of authoritative wearables for Spring 1921 make their bow. Each offering is radiantly new. youthful, authentic and marked so favorably that Spring and Easter shopping may be indulged in with confidence that prosperous buying times are here. Commencing tomorrow morning, and each day until Easter, every floor, every section, every window, is clothed for Spring awaiting your inspection.

Suits Sound a Youthful Note How striking how stylish how universally interesting are the new Spring Suits. They attain a distinction with embroidery and braid decorations. Some of the models have semi-fitting jackets, others more frivolous have straight-line box and little Eton jackets. And how much of their smartness is due to the excellent tailoring and fine fabrics of tricotine and serge, which characterize every suit in our Exposition groups. Prices range, $25 to $14.

Frocks in a Diversity of Styles Choosing a frock is such a simple matter this season, for1 the needs of all women of all types have been taken care cf. Newest of the new. are models of Canton Crepe. Charmeuse, and Taffeta, with tight little bodices and full flaring skirts. This silhouette is very youthful, but so for that matter are the choice frocks which adhere to straight and narrow lines. Scallops, sashes. embroideries,long and short sleeves, high and low necks. Turkish panels and stitchery are conspicuous features. Prices begin at $19.73. and up to $75.

SPRING UNDERTHINGS Fashion has introduced new notes for Spring. Featured prominently are Bloomers. Chemises. Night Gowns, Petticoats, Camisoles and what not; fashioned in satin, crepe de chine, batiste and some Philippine undermuslins made by hand. Altogether, our displays are complete. Prices, of course, are moderate, ranging from $1 to $16. ACCESSORIES Such a wide selection among accessories and each offering so alluring. One could spend hours in admiring them. Highly colored Neckwear, gauzy silken Hosiery, two-strap Handbags, new glove creations, beautiful filmy Veils. Come and see all of them and their moderate pricings.

The Cape Coat is in High Favor Charming versions of this mode are rerpesented in our Spring displays. Characterized by a decidedly English air. they flare at their hems. Their sleeves, which are of the side-shoulder or regular set-in raglan variety, conform carefully to the lines of the shoulder. Various shades of gray, blue and tan with stitching decorations. Orlando is one of the leading fabrics. $25 to $125. Never Were Blouses So Pretty Our displays are complete in every detail soft Batistes, Voiles and Organdies are wonderful company for skirts and sport suits. Lingerie Blouses of Georgettes, Crepe de Chines, Taffetas and Laces, intended for more festive occasions are decorated with embroidery and beading motifs in a rainbow range of colors. Prices are moderate, ranging from $2.95 up to $23.50. Fabrics of Rare Beauty Stress is put on silks and woolens of exquisite texture that will win ardent admirers by their unusual values. Cotton fabrics in a wealth of new patterns and striking colorings. No phase of fabric fashions has been neglected in this Exposition. And then, too, prices are very favorable.

CHILDREN'S APPAREL All that is new in Spring clothes for children have found its way to our Spring Exposition. Gingham Dresses, White Voile. Organdie, Dotted Swiss and French Lawn Dresses for school, play and party wear. Smart Coats, too. are here in abundance in Velour, Tweeds. Basket Weaves and Taffeta. Prices are favorably marked. CORSETS COME FIRST An assured poise is the lot of the woman who wears a well-chosen corset one that is comfortable above all. and yet conforming to the lines of fashion and her figure. Such are the new Spring Corsets here, they're bound to give satisfaction. We have the front ar;d back lace corsets plenty of models to suit every type. Prices are moderate, from $5 to $12.

EDWARD C. MINAS COMPANY