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The Pantagraph from Bloomington, Illinois • Page 14

The Pantagraph from Bloomington, Illinois • Page 14

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The Pantagraphi
Location:
Bloomington, Illinois
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14
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(J NOVEMBER fmt tttp. TWTT.Y P.WTAflRAFH. BLOOMINGTON. I trees on the majority of our city I 1 .1 1 1 Home, Club, Community Women's Varied Activities nave tust received anotner large snip- streets present a most ragged and unsightly appoa ranee. "Heanlitul street trees make a b.

autiful and attractive city. A city without trees Is barren and devoid of i -harm and repels rather than attracts the visitor, hereas a city with streets of beautiful trees has a cool and soothing appearance, and produces a restful effect on eyes and nerves." ment of the new English Cut The Holiday Season Brings a Search for Gifts One Can Make Y. W. C. A.

Girls Will Help Indians Six thousand Indian children will benrllt on Christinas Pay from a "do your Chrislnitts shopping early" pol St 'felif brvish. anything la possible. Scarfs can be painted, bass can bo painted, but best of all, the old Jars and hot-lies ami tin cans can lie utilized and m.olc into things to beauty. Any tin box can be enameled and given pretty design. A well shaped bottle i an become a lovely vase by the addition of scaling wax.

Ash trays. trays, ow dor boxes, candy boxes, cigarette boxes, match boxes, cake boxes, all manner of clever things can be made from discarded tin containers aul a little ingenuity. After all it isn't the money one pavs for a thing. Its the love and ilie thought behind It. If a gift suits the needs and the taste of the hasn't it fully satisfied, no matter lint It cost Thanksgiving ulirrs in Uio season.

From now tn tho business el" coiintiuK the ihtys until maa ill ftn'waiai unalati'it ami it i i 1 t'Vt i here th'-re will he a hurruM i MKl xwl 'W MiikMi Mil rnsli t-t makt ami buy anl wrap ami si lui the if; si which express our love others. aoh year we probably plan to make some of the gtfts ln-sieati of Imyinj? many, but the i hue creeps up on us nml nt. the last minute we realise that we haven't Sport Corduroy Trousers For Young Men The newest craze of well dressed YOUTH. They come in 19-inch bottoms and with wide belt loops. In beautiful new colors of Wales, Gray and Silver Gray.

Price $5.00 icy now being put to practice by the 15 n-1 Iteserves of lie Y. A. Three years ago the Y. C. A.

instituted the custom of Christmas, gifts for Indian children In schools and Last year gilts were collected. This year the list of beneficiaries has Increased to over G.oao. for which most of the gifts are already on hand. Indian children themselves nre taking tit) the Idea, particularly the stu- ne half what we expeoteil to ilo. HI Illinois Cities to Be Made Beautiful Perhaps some ns to tilings whith onn be ni.ule quickly at little expense will prove helpful nrnl he aij toward getting the ivRrrits readly early.

Aprons. Aprons are perhaps nn of the most unusually appi eemteil tfts. They can be nv.ile troin almost any-iliinc; a flmir saok. or a i'tt left from a baby's ehess. I'retonne offers a nmst oliarmmj; variety for the mak-itiK of tNese Kor a frivolous tnend uav materials with blaok a i rtcnls of the Cherokee training school at Tahlenuall.

Ok and of the Haskell Institute. The Cherokecs nre packing a box of dolls and scrap-books for Ellis Island. I'lpes for old women constitute the bulk of a Haskell box for the Indian hospital for and Insane. Organized by the national hoard of the Y. V.

C. nearly 10 of the Lad.V Men' $29.98 XMM $29.98 t4raft I $59-50i fe9rii I MEIER C.irl clubs, representative of Tenant ifViUinn Illinois cities thru city onnlrol of all teres thf jmltlit: strots, fur which thtn are liiws on The statute bunks, la bolus brought to Uih attention of various tics by 1 a T'lic lps of Rouhellp, ffrientiflc forester, supported by tlif Illinois Munii'ipal I.eHicuf. "Providing; shade." Mr. Phelps says, "should be as much a fun'-ti'm as providing liuhts or sidewalks. To obtain salisfaetnry results, it is absolutely necessary that the city own and control nil street trees.

"Nothing adds more to the beauty and attractiveness of a city than well-ordered trees. This fart has lone been rerocnized, and for many years a parts of the country, have Joined in the protect, (lifts on hand Include a chiet'iv dolls, games, cloth and rll i i i lions. The Indian recipients range In ages from 6 to IS. nwng Mm Holiday Guest. art'l fcreat splashes ooior ran he made into the most attractive of "dross protectors." One attractive way in which to make an apron of cretonne, is to use a hi square, fastening a loop of the material to me corner and adding ties halfway between that corner and the next on tither side.

A couple of fancy pockets can tie added nmi tiny tassels or balls of the same, can he hupp on the corners. Slip the loop over the head, tie the strings and, lol one English, of St. I. outs, was the Thanksgiving Pay guest of Jimmie Casiier at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs.

A. J. Casner, 1501 North Clinton street. Both are pledges of the Sisma Chi fraternity at the Uni households have been pla ntln rees adioininir their property, in an effort to beautify that part of the city in which they live. This individual planting has been attended by a rather low debtee of sureess, due to poor selection of varieties and in-I rect methods of plantnm.

i versity ol Illinois. has a. clever apron. The regular "butcher apron' style OMRW lends itself admirably to variation. In "In making his selection, the householder usually chooses quirk -matur 3E ing trees, such as poplavs, soft-maples and box elders, which look well enough while yoiihc, but quickly become broken and decayed.

Then, ton, each householder makes his own selection, ix Tul Instead of lone streets of SPECIAL BARGAINS Friday and Saturday The fact that Menter's is a high class Style Shop does not mean that his prices are high. On the contrary, it means that he sells good merchandise-that is, good Style, good Quality, good Value. His merchandise is High Class only in the sense that you get the very best on credit at prices no higher than if you paid cash. A Charge Account at Menter's may be opened by anyone. It is desirable, it is convenient, it is economical, and it insures satisfaction.

You Must Apt Quick! These Bargains Will Be Snapped Up at.Once! the pretty cretonnes it has a d'stinc-tive air, if made just as usual. Shortened, ith attractive pockets and jaunty trimming. It onu'S a most appealing garment. If the bib is pointed, with 1 1' op for the head attached at the point, instead of the usual square top, a new- line is added The skirt ot the apron may be pointed also. The butcher apron style Is nulte attractive when made of unbleached muslin, with applique of cretonne, or cross-stltched In colors.

A straight strip of pretty material, dimity, batiste, dotted Swiss, makes a most attractive tea apron if hemmed with a pretty stitch, and the opposite end hemmed with a wide enough fold to accommodate a two inch ribbon which serves as the tie. Bags. Bags are also most acceptable as gifts. They can be made in all manner of shapes and sizes and in all variety of materia1, A set of bags in sateen for the girl friend who is fastidious would appeal to her. Bags for her shoes, for her handkerchiefs.

one variety, we have at present a mixed jumble of many varieties, some, tall and narrow, others short and spreading, and recent treeless stretches. "These trees, poor at best, have had no care una" have, In many cases, been subjected to the mutilation of, linemen who prune the tops and hark holes without the slight st reuard for the be.vitv and svnitnetry of the trees. While light and telephone lines are a necessity, care should be taken In ereeting them that the trees do not suffer. "As a result of the poor selection of varieties and the lack of care the Specials in E1LP New and Used TT I UlUVl 1WMil I I Pianos 0 ill and Players for her laundry are easily made and most attractive. Add touches of black in the ribbons or in the stitching.

A pretty hag can be made from 423 North Main St. Another Wonderful Value! PLAYER PIANOS To Close Out Quick $19S These Bargains Will Not Stay On Our Floor Very Long Write cr Phone If You Are Not Able to Come. strips of ribbon In varl-colnrs. whipped together and lined with a harmonizing shade. Fancy party hags, dainty vanity bags are all appro Ebony Case $47 Student Piano $58 Oak Case $73 Mahogany Case $98 Oak Case igood as new $178 New High-grade $288 Player $278 Player $348 priate.

Scarfi. Scarfs and hags to match are nice. If one likes to knit a most attractive knitted scarf and bag to match, in pretty shades, can be made. Scarfs can be most elaborate cr most simple, flependinr upon the person and the purse. A scarf of black satin lined and nppllqued with white, would be quite stunning.

They are most pleasing and universally liked. Bridge Sett. Bridge sets are easily made. Unbleached muslin, can be utilized. If desired, but the material depends upon one's taste and one's means.

Linen of course, bends the list, but Indian head Is quite lovely when made Into Hard water means hard work. It's hard on clothes and hard on the skin. It's also hard on soap. Noth- -irtg like KRISTALS to soften water instantly and cheaply. SAVES SOAP A full pound package lor only lie AT VOtR GROCER'S Brookman Mfg.

Co Chicago DR. S. E. WINGET PRACTICE LIMITED TO OFFICE WORK ONLY. Kidney, Liver, Stomach, Nervous, Private, Chronic and Acquired Diseases.

Special Attention Given To the Administration ol 606 and 914. Office Houre: 10 to II, 2 to 5 daily. Saturday evening 7 to Sunday 10 to 12. 318 EDDY BUILDING SOUTHEAST CORNER MAIN AND MARKET STREETS. Player $398 Player $498 All Guaranteed Many Other New and Used Pianos and Players 1 to chocse from.

Saving $50, $100, $200. these sets. A table cover and four napkins are needed for each set. The material iv he embroidered, or ap-pliqued: elaborate or simple, depending upon one's time and inclination. Fancy Boxes.

If you are clever with the paint PANTAGRAPH WANT ADS BRING RESULTS An Event of Extraordinary Value-Giving for Women and Misses Who Shop Knowingly Is Xow In Progress Our After Thanksgiving Sale of Apparel! An Opportunity to Fill Winter Needs in Fashionable Daytime and Evening Attire at Savings Truly Remarkable. yip Trade 1 LL-T lr Jill I $79 Beautiful Case I fl "11 II Oit Looks Like New III PATHE $10.00 Sends It to Your Home I III $53 jPgsrW II III I Columbia S--5llrS I ii $47 IBiffli CflT WFVL- FUR-TRIMMED COATS Featuring Garments of Individuality and Character of Savings These coats are part of a remarkable purchase in which we secured the cream of the market as to values and modds. All garments are perfectly tailored and lined with crepe or satiu de chine. Colors are brown, rookie, bottle green, black, mixtures, various fchnrtrg of red and navy blue. The values are most extraordinary.

IT 2975 39-75 km gSSbT $28 The Finest Machine NRI Ml Made. Has more ex. Ml elusive patented fea- tfiC VW tures than any other. MJ NC0W! DOD In a class by itself. Columbia GREATEST PHONOGRAPH VALUE IN AMERICA 50 Record Selections Free! FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY! Charming Dresses Under-priced These are the latest Frock fashions mostly but one or two of a kind; models for street, after-noon, dinner and evening developed of highly approved silk and wool weaves, beautiful bend-work, embroidery, braids and laces trimming many of these dresses.

$57 I SEE IT! HEAR IT! Judge For Yourself 3 $6.95 $10 $15 Plays Every Make of Record, including Victor. pj: i tWt think you en get such bargiin any tlmt. It ennot done. This will cloie toon. Don't put It off and ragrtt It In year to coma.

Take advantage of thle wonderful oppor. tunity now. vuiumuiB, buuun ana urunswiCK. FREE 50 Rolls With Every New Player Thomas Skidmore Bloomlnoton's Oldest Exclueive Mutio Store. 415 N.

Main St. Bloomington, 111. OPEN TILL 9:30 THE NEW EMPORIU "N'rVre Good Quality Is Always Moderately Priced" -r,.

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