Evening Star Newspaper, August 1, 1926, Page 58

THE SUNDAY STAR. WASHINGTOX, D. T, AUGUST 1, 1926—PART 2. W, &J SLOANE 709-711-713 TWELFTH ST., N. W A Word About Comparisons Some advertisers consider the T “The House with the Green Shutters” Announce WASHINGTON, D. C. Discounts Are Sometimes Confusing A wag once said that a discount ed him of an overcoat, as grime s A - IGreat Annual Summer Sale Filiiars should not be [suggested fthat any one look elsewhere. Such an atti- tude, we think, betokens.a certain lack of confidence in their own taken off. We do not entirely agree with his opinion, for in the conductof business discounts often serve a legitimate purpose and fre- uently result in distinct savings q values, a reluctance to have them to customers. measured by concurrent oppor- But they may be confusing, for tunities. Inasmuch as we are no matter how generous the dis- count may seem, it is of no advan- endeavoring to bring to public attention what we smcerely con- sider the genuine advantages of dealing with us, we do not hesitate to ask you to compare these values with any similar merchandise - Furniture—QOriental and Domestic Rugs—Carpetings offered elsewhere. Look where comprising tage to the purchaser unless it brings the Net Cost lower than that at which the article may be pur- chased elsewhere. To avoid confusion, we refrain from any reference to discount percentages, preferring to have you e oy sk wefaerst Draperies—Decorative Accessories—Lamps—Mirrors e pes jidgment on a visit here as well—it will be more convincing than all that we might say. We are sure that you will find it to your' advantage. It will surprise and gratify even that great number who are _already acquainted with the unusual price savings of our Summer Sale and the high standard of its merchandise. Others have yet to be delighted and amazed by the vastness of its scope — the quality and quantity of its merchandise — the extremely low level of its prices. men values. these values by the simple and sure method of considering only THE DOLLARS THAT T This Sale transcends in importance any previous offering that we have made YOU ARE ASKED To SAT: Where millions of dollars of merchandlse are offered, it is obviously impossible to list the vast number of items mcluded If you are interested at all in Home Furnishings we feel sure that your needs can be found here—even though it may not appear in the listing. We submit but a few speci- It is a Sale of such magmtude as only the foremost specialty house of its kind can present, with six large floors crowded with attractive goods DINING ROOM FURNITURE . from $5 75 up from $500 up 10-piece suites in Mahogany 10-piece suites in Walnut . . 10-piece suitesin Combination . OCCASIONAL PIECES ORIENTAL RUGS All are guaranteed genuine and durable . $100 for the 9 x 12 size Smaller and larger sizes at equally low prices from $375up - § - ~Chinese Porcelain Lamps . BED ROOM FURNITURE 8-piece suites in Mahogany . . from $46Q up 8-piece suites in Walnut . . . from 3457145 8-piece suites in Cherry & Maple from $346up LAMPS and MIRRORS Colonial Bridge Lamps . . . . . .%10.00 up» o e 1o 324:50 w Floorand Table Lamps . . . « . .%25.00 w Horizontal Mirrors . . . . . . .325.00 w Vertical Mirrors Voo 800 @ LIVING ROOM FURNITURE EasyChairs. « « « « « « . from $54up ArmChairs . . . ... . from $55up &fi‘ ¢ .0 0. o ® 0.0 s o o ffom $120up ~ DRAPERIES Toile de Jouy . Sunfast Marquisettes- . . . Cotton Velvet . Damask . . . Wool Tapestry « . . . . e o o o o . - 4 e o o o o . - DOMESTIC RUGS Prices are quoted on the 9 x12 size SEAMLESS VELVET . . $3 0 up SEAMLESS AXMINSTER $40 wp WORSTED WILTONS CARPETINGS WOOL WILTONS . . Ower 100,000 yards of various grades are offered AXMINSTER (romowwidh) o« o« o » $3.25 per yd. © WILTON Garoweidhy . o o o » « 3425 pevi WORSTED VELVET (arrowwid) - o 34,50 per ya. Charge Accounts Conveniently Arranged VELVET w106 3nhetd o o o o . 36,00 persqyd. IMPORTED LASCONY 0,12, 15t wide) $12,00 per sq. yd. CHENILLE 6, 106, 12, 136,15, 18 wid) . $11.75 persq.vd. ALL WOOL INGRAIN (narrow widh) $2,00 per yd. WOOL VELVET (amow widh) . . .+ $3,00 per yd. WILTON VELVET amowwiddy) o o $3,75 per ya. STORE OPEN FROM 9 A.M. to 5 P. M. DAILY FREIGHT PAID TO ALL SHIPPING POINTS CLOSED ALL DAY SATURDAY IN THE UNITED STATES Sloane Endorsed Werchandzse ‘Carries An Assurance _of Satisfaction Write for our Sale Circular