Evening Star Newspaper, November 1, 1924, Page 5

OREGON | - BOYS’ MACKINAWS America, unques- tionably, is the greatest manufacturing center of the world—so THE _EVEN AMERICA MAKES THE GREATER PART it is not to be wondered at that America makes the greater part of everything that any of us use. America, with her great natural resources, her great manufac- turing plants, her great wealth, her skillful machines, her skilled mechanics—leads the world. ING . STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C.. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1. 1924 Although we go to foreign countries for the little, artistic, decorative things that require much handwork—to Paris for our original fashion creations and many others—still it is true, that for the principal neces- saries of living—for the things that are really the foundation of the home —for the household appliances that have made housework easier — we must turn to America and her manufacturers. There are almost countless lists of things that we might tell you of that are created in America—but we have chosen only a few of the outstand- ing items—to bring to you a mental picture of America’s widespread in- dustries—and our equally widespread American stocks. Granite Silk Hose Exclusively Here Whittall Rugs--America’s The Victrola--A Distinctive American Invention Comes from Camden, N iul Victrola Galle ) \merican heme—that will bring the educ New York, a Great Center For Ready-to-Wear Clothing It is to the New York manufacturers, designers, tai lors, dre ers that we go for most of our ready- r apparel for women. men and cl dren. Here the charming froc inctive ¢ the enter il the smart hats, and the many accessories of dress cducators thin your he 3 i $25 made. 10 $300. g American Homes Are Furnished By American Manufacturers Simmions’ Beds. known throughout the country for their fine quality. their artistic design. come from Chicago: Mirrors. Pictures, too. from this city: Blankets and Bedding from Milwaukec: Silverware from Meriden, Connecticut, one of the great silverware manufacturing centers Knowles and other makers produce many artistic patterns in fine dinnerware, in East Liverpool. Finest Loomed Rugs Come from the Whittall manufacturing plant in_ Worcester, Massachusetts. They have long been known as the highest type of rug. and take their place for beauty of coloring and design beside rare and costly orientals. Whittall Wilton Rugs, $7 to $138.75. Beautiful Silks from American Silk Mills The silk mills of New Jersey—indeed, Paterson is called the silk city. Finest Woolen Fabrics, those that make many of our most beautiful garments, come from Forstmann & Huffman, Passaic, New Jersey, and other makers. Cottons and Cretonnes from the looms of New England. Gloversville, New York The American Glove City In the making of Mocha Gloves we excell, for the process that gives them their beautifully soft finish is an American invention, never equaled by any other country. Women's Mocha Gloves, $3.50 and up; Men’s Mocha Gloves, $3.50 and up. In the making of Silk Gloves America stands supreme, and our Women’s Silk Glove assortments are always exceptional. Novelty Jewelry From Newark and Attleboro * From these American towns come the novelty jewels that make up a great part of every woman’s wardrobe today. Pearls (manufactured), now so fashionable, are here in all styles and many tints, $1 upward. Come from Philadelphia—a center of knitting mills for hosiery, both silk and wool. They excell in their quality and workmanship, and have a unique feature— the double woven garter blocks that prevent needless runs. A more durable, satisfactory stocking at a mod- erate price would be difficult to find, $1.75. Fine Bench-Made Shoes For Women Are to be had in several shoe centers—Laird, Schober & Co. send us our finest—but Brooklyn makes many of the novelty shoes for women—our machinery prov- ing itself superior in quantity and quality production. Many styles at $10; others higher and lower. In the Making of Men’s Clothes This Country Leads the World New York, Chicago, Rochester are all great centers of the men’s clothing industry, and even though fab- rics in many instances come from abroad, the skilled tailoring that counts in men’s clothing is American tailoring. There can be no question of the superiority of American workmanship. ~Suits, $35 upward. St. Louis, as of Old, Cofitinues The Pre-eminent Fur Center Garments may be made up in the garment manufac- turing centers, but the collecting and disposal by auc- tion of the skins to the wholesale furriers continues as in the olden days, when the trappers brought the skins to this old auction center. Many fine Fur Scarfs, Jacquettes and Coats are in our display. Ohio. Ideal Cut Glass, in which we are showing many exclusive new designs. is made in Canistota. New York. Baltimore furnishes us with box springs and mattresses. From Lancaster. Pennsyl vania, come the well known Armstrong Linoleums that cover many American kitchens. as well as business floors. The National Pressure Cooker Ias taken the American housewife away from the hot, drudging kitchen stove—distinctly an American invention. $13.50 to $30.60. - The Universal Electric Appliances From the electric iron, the toaster—to the complete coffee services. From the Universal, too, come the well known Universal aluminum kitchen utensils. The Hoover Electric Sweeper Has taken the place of the broom in the modern home —providing cleaner homes and more time for the American housewife to devote to other things. $52.50 to $150. " The Herrick Refrigerator One of the finest made, providing an insulation that keeps food sweet, pure, wholesome, by a circulation of pure air at all times; made in Waterloo, Iowa. 1t is a dry-air refrigerator that is absolutely safe, $45 to $145. : Berkey & Gay . g P Furniture of Distinction In_every piece is evident the artistry, the supreme \merican craftsmanship—your tastes. vour decorati i . the comfort needs of your home can find ng expression in all our many differer kes of furniture, and especially in Berke) furniture. Here you may choose from beautiful artis tic suites, from $575 upward. Quaker Lace Curtains and Color-fast Draperies Come from our Quaker City. answering the demand for laces, curtains, curtain nets that until a compara tively few years ago were only obtainable abroad In the fast-color fabrics you may select the finest of draperies and those for the moderate home. and the: will all keep their lovely colors always. Tapests Velours, Carpets—are also produced in great quanti- ties in Philadelphia. Lace Curtains, $2.50 upward. The Nappanee Kitchen Cabinet Has saved many steps in the modern American kitchen, with its convenient spaces and places for, working. $50 to $90. - Wnodward & Mathrap