Evening Star Newspaper, January 12, 1921, Page 17

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1921. . Skl ) Valentines, Valentine Post L T Cards, Valentine Novelties and | | n man n Unp Favors of many kinds = : £ Stationery Section, Firet floor. Vote for a National Tree THE EVENING STAR OFFICIAL BALLOT The American Forestry Association is taking a nation- wide vote to determine what shall be America’s national tree. The Remaining Numbers of Bubble Books Now Reduced to $1.00 each Toy and Victrola Sections, Fourth fioor. I Vote lor ....... SRR e Close 5:30 P.M. ppen 9 AM. New York—WASHINGTON—Paris Crib Comforts Special, $2.95 (Size 45x54 inches) WE BEGIN TOMORROW MORNING Our Annual Clearance Sale of WOMEN’S HIGH SHOES $5.75, $6.75 and $7.75 These Three Remarkably Low Prices represent only a fraction of their former markings Pupils of Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Ejghth Grades gake ! this ballot to your teachers and follow instructions given i. by the Nature Study Department. All other voters fill this out at once and forward to the American Forestry Asso- ciation, National Tree Voting Department, 1214 16th Street I A beautiful light-weight and warm Crib Comfort, in old rose and blue, with brocaded floral and striped scli-toned Tussah silk covering. LLESS THAN HALF THE PRICE THEY HAVE BEEN SELLING FOR Blanket Section, Second floor. Wool-Filled Comforts $8.00 Covered with a very fine printed nainsook, and plain silk border to harmonize with the color of the cover. Full double-bed size. Very exceptional value. Blanket Section, Second floor. When You Need Motor Robes Remember that we have complete assortments of new goods and they are the warm- est, best made Robes obtain- northwest. SEE TREE WORK EXHIBITION, WILSON i NORMAL SCHOOL, JANUARY 17 TO 21. : | ‘—__————————_—‘—'“ i N 'I'[ MEN?'PREPARING TESTIMONY F[]UR'M' U FOR PHONE RATE PLEA 1 | _ C. & P. Request for Present Charges to Be Continued May Not Be Opposed. of the Chesapeake and lephone Company are pre- stimony to be submitted to the Public Utilities Comm o'clock Friday mogning i the application for 1 Such an opportunity as we have not offered our patrons in vears. Every pair of High Shoes is included (excepting the W. & L. Correction Shoe)—incomplete lines and full lines, including about forty different styles, from several of the best shoe makers in the country. A number of the styles are our exclusive bench-made models, among them being the notably superior make of Laird, Schober & Company. Specially bought, icial Specially priced, Public School Pupils to Round | rotom Up Votes for the “Can- s didates.” More “four-minute men” are an-| nounced today by the nature study department of the public schools. who will round up votes for the tree “can-|i didates” in the referendum 5 compiled by the American Forestry | Association. The big tree work ex- hibition, for wh pt. Ballou has Lol e ey % o ibring up at the hearing. il They are: Wilson Normal y , o public is invited, for it will show the| How do existing rates to private results of the three months' educa- (W MEEPEN g":‘"' 7 Fates nal campaign on tree values that il = The Evening Star has been conduct-| How do business rates compare with ing in co-operation with the American The fact that the prices.are reducéd does not detract from them in the slightest, as every pair is just as desirable now as it was when it entered our stock, and every pair is smartly stvled to present requirements. We believe there is no doubt but what you will find exactly what you may de- sire. The sale contains : Brown Russia Calfskin, and_equipment u i t expected All-Over Upholstered and Overstuffed Furniture Reduced 10 to 25 per cent Vici Kidskin, Mat Kidskin, residential rates. ould limited residence service be Forestry Association. & : il i SReAtEy, Ses0c “-‘:" e ::::dool_nc:"r:;nlhly or 1y allow- I h S I able. - Gun Metal Calfskm, : our-thinute squads” and their| AT present limited residenc n the Ja"uary ate Good selection at each Dark Gray and Field Mouse Kidskin, is based on an allowance of s ice— a month, whether that number of price $5, $7.50, $10, $12, $15 to $50 Blanket Section, Second floor. “Fruit of the Loom"” Muslin ates” announced today are: Force School—Janet Hali, Fred Roper. d . elm; WV Brown and Black Suede. Somé have wing tips, others ‘straight tips, while some toes are entirely plain. Choice of hand-turn soles, Goodyear welt soles; French, Cuban or military heels. Our entire stock of High Shoes excepting the W. & L. Correction Shoe Now is the time to select this Furniture of comfort and restfulness that is built to give a lifetime of service. We have reduced all our stock, though wholesale prices have not materially fallen. Overstuffed Pieces Davenports—reduced prices range from $115 to $285. al ear, which me izabeth Whiteside, J the former s chool—Hyman Ritzen- eorge Synder, tull s Sycamor Gla da Wolf, oak: Mary Richard Chindblom, Rodano, elm; Riley, dogwood; Wesley Framg, Adams School—Virginia Wing Chai s - g Chairs—reduced prices range from $50 to $65. anua Armchairs—reduced pncdes rangcs;srom $35 to $67.50. J ry Sale Women's Shoe Section, Third floor. Burke, dogwood; Alice Adams, elm; Chaise Lounges—reduced price, $75. v DAvid Taylor, hickory; Evangeline £ 3 17¢ yard Hall, maple; Arthur Taylor, = oak; Helen Bromberg, pine. Oficial Ballot Printed Today. The Evening Star prints the official ballot today. The pupils of the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades should clip the ballot, turn it in to the teacher and follow instructions given by the nature study depart- We have a generous yard- age and all needs can be sup- plied. White Goods Section, Second floor. Down Furniture Davenports—reduced prices, $265, $285, $325. Armchairs—reduced prices, $90, $97.50, $100, $118.50. Furniture of Our Own Make Fine Furniture Greatly Reduced throughout the country and the edu- ment. All other voters, whether in 1 e e Ghesterfield Sofas, $175 and $18. January Sale i Toriesra at once to the headguzr: e, Turkish Chairs, reduced price, $75. . This Is a_January Sale With Actual Price Savings e e HabasterygSecti, PO 0t Undermuslins That the Average Woman Will Welcome * | cational campaign of the nature study department is being followed in many places. é: e Mowi;o!s'm: al SEEK EARLIER MAILING. JM FRMACRERA? Offers these very interest- ing values in garments of de- pendable qualities and at- tractive styling. Now is the time to. select while assort- ments are complete— At 78c— The usual pleasure of choosing prettily designed furniture here is greatly aug- mented during this sale by reductions of 10 to 33%4 per cent. New Low Spring Prices Placed on Our Entire Stock We present here a group of attractive and useful odd pieces, but reductions on Postal Clerks Declare Patrons Wait Until Too Late in Day. ‘The National Federation of Post Ofce Clerks today inaugurated a campaign to induce postal patrons to get mail into the post offices of the country early in the day. It is claimed by officials of the clerks’ organization that 75 per cent of all mail handled in the post offices ; In a camera the focus- % ing’is done by adjusting the distance between the lens and the sensi- tized plate or film. In the eye the focusing is accomplished by chang- ing the convexity of the cornea. Let us examine Fall-Winter Weight Corset Covers, of nainsook, regular and camisole style. Flesh-colored Butterfly Drawers. Flesh-Mull Bloomers, plain or figured. Envelope Chemise, flesh or white. suites are just as appealing. Harvard Mills does 1ot get into the hands of clerks i el atter & o'clock Y the attechaan into your eyc needs. At $1.45— The practice among business men, . —at greatly re- is asserted, of delaying the sign- Gowns of flesh or white nain- greatly gook. duced prices; all Inz of letters until late in the day results in a peak-load congestion at Gowns of flesh or white muil. Envelope Chemise, of white Underwear genuine Tennes- M.A.Leese OpricaL the post offices, which imposes much et et OPTOMETRISTS " inssok Short Petticonts. scc Red Cedar. P OT b YN 614 9T™ ST. N.W. SN 1 s place immedi- Davenports in different designs and sizes: tapes- Reduced to $2750, The eyes of the birds that fiy by This very generous reduction takes place im At $1.95— try or velour upholstery. Reduced to $275 and $30 and $32.50. ately on our entire stock of Harvard Miils Wool and §325. might are usually nearly double the Cotton Vests, Pants and Combinations for women. size of those that go abroad by day. Gowns_in low, ve and round nak styles. Envelope Chemise, corset cov- er_or camisole style. Long Petticoats, of cambric. ik | MY The savings over the old prices come close to aver- aging one-quarter, SO you can see that this is the time to purchase. Styles are exceedingly dainty: lace in profusion, neat wash rib- bons, pretty colored or white hemstitching and embroideries. Mahogany Teacarts in many designs. Reduced to $15, $21.75, $25 and $32.50. Muslin Underwear Section, Third floor. COMBINATION SUITS, wool and cotton, high neck and long sleeves; high neck, elbow sleeves: low neck and sleeveless, ankle length, also low neck and sleeveless, knee length. Regular Sizes, $3; Extra Sizes, $3.25 COMBINATION SUITS, medium and light-weight cotton; high neck and long sleeves, high neck and elbow sleeves; square neck and elbow sleeves; low neck and no sleeves, ankle length; low neck, no sleeves and knee length. Regular Sizes, $2; Extra Sizes, $2.25 SILK AND WOOL VESTS, high neck and long sleeves; also Tights in knee and ankle lengths. Regular Sizes, $3; Extra Sizes, $3.25 WOOL AND COTTON VESTS, high neck and long sleeves; high neck and elbow sleeves; square neck and elbow sleeves. Regular Sizes, $2; Extra Sizes, $2.25 DRAWERS, side button, ankle length; Tights, knee and ankle lengths; wool and cotton mixtures. Regular Sizes, $2; Extra Sizes, $2.25 LIGHT AND MEDIUM-WEIGHT COTTON VESTS, high neck and long sleeves, square neck and elbow sleeves. B Regular Sizes, $1; Extra Sizes, $1.15 DRAWERS AND TIGHTS, light and medium weight cotton; drawers, side button, ankle length; tights, knee and ankle.lengths. Regular Sizes, $1; Extra Sizes, $1.15 Knit Underwear Section, Third fleor. BIGANNIVERSARY SALE | OF FOOD ? § STARTS SATURDAY ATy OLb DuTci M Davenport Tables, in many different periods. Reduced to $85, $110, $115, $125. Outing Flannel Gowns January Prices, $1.45 and $1.95 Dainty Pink and Blue Striped designs, finished with scalloping and fancy stitching. May be had in both high and ve neck styles with long sleeves. In quality of fabric, good workmanship and gene- ral good value these gowns are indeed unusual. Underwear Section, Third floor. Rockers. Reduced to $57.50, $60, $65 and $77.50. Mahogany Poster Beds, plain, carved or fluted columns. Re- Mahogany Drop-leaf or Gate-leg duced to 5_5750. $70, $95, S_ll. to Tables; 36 to 54 inch sizes. Res 3175. Twin Beds, special at duced prices, $45, $60, $70 to $95. $38.50 each. N January Sale Corsets Continues to give the same exceptional values that it started out to do. There gre Corsets remaining from our sample line of Lily of France and a selection of models of different makes taken from our regular stock. The Office Man Says: #Dry throat interferes with work. —prevents concentration. Keep a box of BUNTE’S Cough in your desk.” Soothes your throat and smoothes yourwork. Greatona motoringtrip. BUNTE BROTHERS 12 CHICAGO Makers of the World Famous Candy axd Cocos High-back Reception 'Hall Chairs; various designs. Re=. duced to $55, $95 and $150. All-Wool Sports Hose Now $2.00 Pair A quality that has been selling regularly for one- third more. Heather mixtures, in all the varying rich tones; ribbed and plain weaves—all wool. You do not need to be told what an exceptional value this is—just remember the price they have been selling for. Hoslery Bection, First floor. Mahogany Day Beds, Adam and Queen Anne low and medium bust models, designs. Reduced to $75, $110, $125 and $130. Materials are handsome, in dainty pastel pinks and white; also waistline corsets. Nearly all sizes in the lot. There is much to be sav- ed by purchasing at these greatly lowered prices. $3.50 to $6.50 Pair Corset Bection, Third floor. Look for the Red Box ‘with the Funny Fat Man on it] Imperial White Layer Felt Mattresses, with the Imperial roll edge, which prevents spreading; closely tufted and covered with best quality art ticking. Reduced as follows: 4.6-ft. size. Reduced to $30. 4-ft. size.” Reduced to $28. 3-ft. size. Reduced to $24. BT v dat i SiEoR Furniture Section, Sixth floor.