The Seattle Star Newspaper, August 2, 1918, Page 16

THE BON MARCHE BarGaAIN BASEMENT The Story of the , You who have lived here during the last year and a half know all about the policies and prices that have made this “different-kind-of-a-store” famous. In order that those who have only recently come to Seattle may know of The Bon Marche's Basement and its buying advantages, we want to explain— That the Bargain Basement Is Dedicated to the Selling of Reliable Goods at Lower Prices Firstly—it srves in the buying—by securing sam- ple lines—manutacturers’ overlots—retail stocks Secondly—It saves in the selling by cutting out all expensive service. No free deliveries (you have —no quantity is too big for it to handle. yourself). By means of these practical economies the Bargain Basement is able to keep its prices down to the lowest level all the time. Silk Dresses—They’re New and) the Values Specially Good at) Only One or Two of a Kind in Most Cases The Dress we have sketched is made of taffeta silk in midnight blue with Georgette sleeves; the skirt is gatheredon a narrow yoke, embroidered panel front and white silk collar. Other styles of taffeta and messaline have pleated and draped skirts, Georgette sleeves, embroidery and button trimming. The sizes range from 16 to 40. Women’s Summer Dresses at $5.95 Sizes 16 to 46---Plenty of Extra Sizes in pretty plaids of blue, tan, pink, yellow and lavender—attractively designed— many having white collars and cuffs. 1 Early Fall Hats $4.95 Pretty, New Styles at Bargain Basement Prices Trimmed Hats of felt, satin, satin and velvet, and silk and plush, all pleasingly trimmed. Some are in all-white, others black and white and a -good line of colors in many combinations. In big, medium and small- sized brims. Little Girls’ Smart Silk Skirts for $4.95 and $5.95 GOOD-LOOKING SKIRTS OF MESSALINE TAFFETA SILK IN MANY NICE PLAID STRIPE DESIGNS. They are made of good grade silks and well made, and marked at specially low prices. Numerous styles are here for your selection—all very attractive, shirred and pleated effects with novel shape pockets and crushed girdles. A Good Assortment of Dark, Rich Color Combinations at Either Price \ly Little Girls’ Dresses in chambray, gingham and rep in solid colors, with collars and cuffs of white or contrasting colors. Skirts are pleated and have pockets. In sizes 6 and 14. AND AND Little Girls’ Wash Dresses 69c Gingham Wash Dresses for little girlsk— Percale Dresses in blue stripes. Sizes 6 and 14. Specials, Offering Lots of Good Chances for Men to Save -{ MEN’S HEAVY WORK $5 95 MEN’S DRESS SHOES 1 SHOES REDUCED TO ° ARE REDUCED TO Made of Splendid Shoes for shipyard workers. Dress Shoes of tan calf, gunmetal and vici kid. Broad heavy black and tan grain leather with heavy double toe and English last, with Goodyear welt soles of soles, Goodyear welt and bellows tongue. Broken sizes. leather, Neolin and Rinex fiber. Broken sizes. Men’s Coveralls Men’s Work Gloves —$3.49— —14c Pair— “Lee Unionall” brand Gloves of unbleached of Coveralls, made of canvas with knit or stiff heavy striped denim. A cuffs. Better Gloves with good range of sizes. leather facing, 39c. Men’s Overalls Men’s Cotton Socks Women’s Hose at Special Prices Fine Fiber Silk _‘ Fiber Silk and Hose 49c Pair $1 9 Black and white Fiber Black Fiber Silk Hose —_ oe m4 Silk Hose with elastic with cotton tops; also Chief : 4 aicar @dod I5e Pair lisle tops, double heels some of all-white cotton; cae a Bh : "De sab Or 2 pairs for 25c. Rock- and toes. most all sizes. Ove rails 5 a rand Srithe ford Knit Socks in blue, Be ibe ese ig baba gray and tan mixture: Women’s Cotton Stockings, fast black, with ribbed ee ge seamless feet. tops and seamless feet; 1 Men’s Cotton Socks BAG COO) BMDRI cosy Revenees ce cer cas 9c Boys’ & Youths’ Shoes at Reduced Prices Among these are Boys’ —25c Pair— Fast black and tan Cot- H ton Socks with seamless Scout, Gunmetal and ‘Tan feet, double heels and Leather Shoes, in a bro- toes. ken range of sizes. Ba Women’s Canvas Shoes $2.45 Smart, dressy Street Shoes of white canvas. style, with high tops, long shape vamps, military Louis heels. A good range of sizes. Special at $2.45. THE BON MARCHE RGAIN BASEMENT $9.95 These are good looking dresses—well made of the best gingham and voile | Cotton Dresses ! 98c | stripes and checks in blue, pink and tan, and | $5.95, Cotton Hose 25c | Bargain Basement Retold for the Sake of Those Who Have Recently Come to Seattle | Bargain | —<canceled orders—and the like—it has a keen to pay 10c extra to have a package delivered) — eye for bargains—and if the prices are low no alterations to garments—no costly fixtures— enough—and the goods measure up to standard fewer clerks (you have to help to wait on THE BON MARCHE Take Any in the Men’s Shop at 4 Half Price— Take a dollar one for fifty cents— American Panama for $2.50— —take any one you want to for just half the marked price—whatever it is. |} BUY YOURSELF A NEW STRAW HAT AND i FINISH OUT THE SEASON IN STYLE. MEN'S SHOP, JUST A 81 IDE THE LOWER SECOND Take a genuine South AVE} SHOE SERVICE AND SHOE SATISFACTION | | | In the New Shop for Men’s and Boys’ Shoes | IN MEN’S SHOES IN BOYS’ SHOES Men’s Brown Shoes $6.00 Boys’ Heavy Shoes $4.50 Men's Shoes, made on English last, of ma- Boys’ Heavy Shoes, made on the Munson last, hogany-colored calf uppers and with welt soles. in either black or tan calf, with thick welted Sizes 6 to 11. soles. In sizes 1 to 6. | Same Shoe in black, $5.00. — ‘ Boys’ Scout Shoes $3.50 ’ a y) c le Men S Work Shoes $4.35 3oys’ Scout Shoes in tan with heavy soles; Men’s Work Shoes of heavy oiled leather good, serviceable shoe for rough wear and for tops and strong leather soles; built on Blucher outings. style last. In tan or black, and in sizes 6 to 11. LOWER MAIN FLOOR, JUST NEXT TO THE MEN'S SHOP CREPE PAJAMAS at $2.25—at $2.50 Popular and Comfortable for Summer Wear Crepe Pajamas, easily laundered — require very little ironing. A jaunty two-piece style,as pictured in the center— | solid colored pink in slipover style, with full sash and pockets finished with blue featherstitching, $2.25. | Also two-piece Chin-chin Pajamas of Windsor crepe, in pink and white with sprays in Copenhagen blue. Another style in one-piece style of pink crepe, having blue daisy pattern—square neck style with pocket—-Empire yoke effect, and finished with elastic at the ankle—others | in solid pink, at $2.50. NTRANCE 1B anes nee 4 THIRD FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE | Outfit Your Boys for School Early PA = THE OF FULI STOCKS AND SPECIAL SERVICE Such an interesting week with its unusual Silk values, with its helpful lessons in Silk economy. | These special attractions for the final chapter of “Silk Week” '35-Inch Fancy ‘Dress Silks $1.69 Yd. The Last Day in Silk Week Brings Them to You at This Low Price ' Beautiful colors in fancy striped satins. . : | —Fancy striped and plaid taffetas. p | —Closely-woven—splendid-wearing fabrics. |For Autumn dresses, skirts, suits and waists. | 35 inches wide and only $1.69 a yard. UPPER MAIN FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE ‘Women’s White Silk Gloves, Boys’ Suits $15.00 “«f) $18.50 NY “! $20.00 Buy better suits for your boys—it pays in the long run, for you get suits that wear much longer—get bet | ter materials, better style, better tailoring. Sturdy Suits in brown and gray mixtures, tweeds, > | cassimeres and serges—regulation Norfolk and semi- 85 P military models—trench or three-piece belted styles, | Cc a alr also some with plain backs and fronts. Then there are | A splendid line of Gloves—the kind so hard to find soldier and sailor outfits—suit with hat or cap, leg- at this price. Good quality, all-white—in sizes 514 to gings and Sammy belts. 7 at 85c a ir. | MAIN FLOOR—THE FIXINGS TO GO WITH THE NEW SUIT a Suspenders at 35c and 50c pair. yo rg Ay “= aa " | Women’s Glove Silk jouses at $1.00 an -25 each. | Underwear at $2.50 | Shirts at $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50. Caps, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50. Glove Silk Vests—so soft to the touch, so comfort- able to wear—true to size—good length, with extra | UPPER MAIN FLOOR--THE RON MARCHE shields and band tops. Pink 36, 38, 40, 42. Glo Silk Bloomers to m. sts—strongly rein- |forced, with elastic at waist and knee—plenty of pink) Vest Pocket some black and white, Kodak $7 50 UPPER MAIN FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE " cate cane’. | Silk Hairbow Ribbon 35¢: operate, convenient to Light and Dark—5 Inches Wide carry—takes pictures 154 Viairbow Ribbon—plain and moire—novelty striped BON MARCHE Saturday in the Delicatessen These special items are offered to Saturday shop- pers: 24% inches. It will pay | for itself many times in | pleasure during the sum- ound Se pound. ,, Let us prepare your mer. ; ee br 1 in pretty combination colors—gingham stripes Picnic Lunech—priced 35c Other Kodaks $7.50 to aid assorted colors, also floral and Dresden patterns, and upwards. 0, UPPER MAIN FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE FOURTH FLOOR UPPER MAIN FLOOR ee ———e ieereeehiaiecacea acannon aS