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Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 7

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Oakland Tribunei
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Oakland, California
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JULY 29, 1927 FRIDAY EVENING OM Telephone LAKESIDE 6240)i OAKLAND'S GREAT STORE and 15th, OAKLAND Son, Wife and Daughter to Continue Wit" Explorer's Saturday the Last Day of the DakhinD Ctffiunc sni's work to be carid i-bhib Capwell Gotham Gold Stripe Fight for Museum. Silk Hose Piano tnr fimcrnl services for H. July Shoe Sale Prices Drop to the Lowest Ebb of the Season A final regrouping of shoes at two new low prices for the last day of this great savings event, provides a rare opportunity to secure two pairs of high grade shoes for the price that one pair usually costs A. Snow, Oakland explorer and big game hunter, who died at. his lionie here yesterday, wre mingled today with plans of those who survive him to carry on his work and Ws long fight for a permanent museum here to hotter million dollar African and Arctic coUec- ti0Tho funeral will bo held tomorrow afternoon at the -ant Miller -undertaking parlors in Frmtvnle, and will he In charge of the Alameda Lodge of ISlka, of which Snow was a member.

Prominent men from all bay cities and a number of Oakland city and Alameda $1 .95 Special tables arc devoted to the shoes reduced lo $5 insuring the greatest possible ease in choosing. Included are various smart strap slippers, pumps, and oxfords in light shades and black patent leather. The newest and smartest shades for Fall, never before shown, in Gotham Gold Stripe Hose are included in this shipment. They are hose that are noted for their clear, lustrous quality, and the long wear that they give. Service or chiffon weights.

The size range' is complete of particular interest is the size 8 for small women and lO'i for larger women. New colors in the chiffon Weights Shadow, sea spray, opal rose, atmosphere, moonlight, orchid, mauve, Alesan, piping rock. New colors in the service Weights Sandust, opal rose, Alesan, bran, blue fox, piping roc. Over 400 pairs comprise this group all have undergone additional reductions for the last day of the sale. Many were originally priced as high as $12 a pair.

Slippers in novelty or more conservative styles, and oxfords for street and sport wear in a splendid array of shades and leathers. shadow, grain, moonlight. Capwell's, First and Second Floors i Imported Socksand Hose for Children Long good looting, imported lisle socks just Values.at $7.85 and $8.85 Shoes of the very finest sort that sold from 1 2 to 1 6 at the beginning of the season comprise these two groups. They are goodjooking styles that will be wearable for months to come. i Foot Savers at 0.85 $9-85 The shoes with the patented arch control feature that insures great foot comfort and happiness at these two greatly lowered prices.

Most of them are in new shades and smart styles. Capwell's Second Floor the thing for the first weeks of school. They have plain or novelty cuffs and come in a good range of colors. Half Socks, 50c and 75c a pr. Three-Quarter Socks, plain lisle, 50c a pr.

Fancy, lisle, 65c a pr. Plain $1 a pr. Two Qualities of long lisle hose in black and colors, 3 prs. for $1 and 50c a pr. Shaped Sports Hosefor misses Plain and novelty weaves at, a pair, $1.

Shaped Silk Hose for misses. In the newest colors. $1.25 to $1.95 pair. Capwell's First Floor county officials will attena. Resolutions of regret over the death of Snow were adopted unanimously bv the city council at" its meeting this morning.

Many of the city officials will act as hon, orary pallbearers at the funeral services tomorrow. Snow's work as a naturalist and hunter will be continued by his eldest son. Sidney Snow, who was his father's companion on all of his big hunts into the wilds of Africa and into the Arctic. The young man acted as photographer lor his father. WILIi CARRY OX.

Sidney, with Snow'; widow, Mrs. Daisy Snow, and their eldest daughter, Miss Nydine Snow, will Jointly take up the hunter's extended fight to have the city of Oaklant. provide adeo.uate and safe housing for his collection, which now includes morj than 100,000 specimens. "My father's greatest ambition in recent years was to see work be-jrun on a permanent museum," Miss Snow said today. "It was his ast wish that we carry on his fight for the building, and that we will do." Miss Snow has been in active charge- of her father's coljection during his extended illness, and has been connected witli the museum eince 1919.

She expressed the be-' lief that Snow might have lived and recovered had ho seen any promise of the immediate realization of his dream. Snow was 57 years of age, and during the last 15 years of his life had made himself internationally known by his big game hunting, particularly a two-year expedition into the wilds of Africa. BALKS ELEPHANT, CHARGR. On his journey, on which Mrs. Snow and their youngest daughter, Norma, now 12, accompanied him, Snow and his son had many thrilling adventures with wild animals, serpents and other creatures in the jungle.

At one time, the entire party was charged by a band of 400 mad elephants, only quick "-thinking and equally quick action saving the lives of those in the ex-. pedition. Snow saved his wife and daughter by placing them high up on a large rock, and then by ex- pert shooting diverted the stampede away from Sidney and the rest of the party by firing in front of the leaders. Several other attacks by ele Introducing the Candy and Cake One Minute Specials for Saturday Delicious Orange Torta Cake. QCr Reg.

$1 special at. OD1 orts Frock" 1 SP 55c Whipped Cream Fudge, Vanilla and chocolate flavors, lb. So named because it can either be put on or taken off in a minute! Capwell's, now on Mezzanine nient phants, some of which resulted in the loss Qf cameras, but none in the loss of life, were included1 in Moves to a new location on the fifth- floor Now located in a separate room adjoining the Toy DepartmentrSelect from Quality brands of trunks and hand luggage in this more convenient specialty luggage shop. New Triangle Scarfs Here $1.95 to $3.50 Gay printed, tied and dyed, hand blocked and batiked scarfs in the triangular effect ultra smart with sports frocks and coats. Wear yours knotted on one shoulder, or in the front, so that il forms a soft neckline, or in the back whichever way best suits your type, frock or Capwell's First Floor Fur Collar Lengths for Fall Coats Capwell's is the first to present this clever two-piece linen sports outfit for campus or vacation wear to Oakland women and girls.

It consists of a white skirt and a colored waistcoat blouse, with hort sleeves. Slip the skirt on over your Traveling Bags I I Week-End Cases t'holea bt top grain cowhide, brown boar or black cobra cases, silk lined and tilted with lid and end pockets. Sturdily constructed in every Overnight Bags Light weight, convenient bagi for short trips, or for shopping use, 14 and 15 -inch sizes al A' roomy cowhide cae sturdily built for real service, full leather lined, fitted with pock-eta. In sharkgrain. black and the experiences of the party in Africa.

In one stampede, Snow escaped death by dropping into a dry creek bed while the animals jumped over him in crossing the ditch. SAVED FROM FIRE. In 1924 Snow-and his son made their Arctic expedition, bringing back to Oakland one of the largest polar bears ever captured alive. More thrilling experiences were had on this trip, but the most dangerous was not from a wild animal, a fire on board their ship, the Herman, while the party was off Herald Island. Kour hours of desperate fighting saved the little schooner, and saved the party from certain death on the icy wastes, of the Arctic.

Following his return from the Arctic, Snow had announced plans for an expedition into the jungles of South America. REBEKAIIS l'LAS WHIST. BERKLEY, July 29. Members of Campus Rebekah Lodge No. 3 31-, I.

O. O. will hold a prize whist party tonight at 8:30 o'clock in the Masonic temple at 1837 Alcatraz avenue. Campus Rebekah lodge is the-youngest of the Odd Fellows' organizations in this county. head a wide, rubber band at the top holds it in place; put on the blouse and you are smartly and comfortably outfitted.

Made of a good heavy quality of -linen well tailored. The blouses "come in rose, Gopen, orchid, artichoke green, orange and white. Sizes 14 to 20. Capwell's Aisle Table, First Floor. Special at i i i i i i A special purchase, specially n-iiich size 22-inch size S1L85 $13.65 brown cowhide.

18-inch. size priced that includes $16.85 $3.95 $4.95 $6.85 flons, caraeuls, lapins and Th betine. In 24 to 32 inch lengths. St 6 inches wide. Capwell's, First Floor NewShipment of Van Raalle Fabric Gloves T-l 1 tie iirst snowing or tne .25 patterns for Fall in theses famous novelty fla-re and turn-back cuff gloves.

Nut, Havana, oak and grey are the new shades. Enameled Duck Hat Boxes, $2.95 One 6f these hat boxes will hold everything lor a happy weejt-end trip and is light, easy to carry, and smart. A frame in the top insures greater strength. Choice black or brown bindings, attractively lined, and fitted with back and lid pockets. This is the lS-ineb size.

Du Pont Fabrikoid Case In black cobra finish that looks like real leather, has good hardware and neatly lined tand fitted with end and lid pockets. 18-inch, dC Size pD.JD CC QC Size J)vliJ 1-- New Saddle JSewn Slip-on Gloves Wheary Airplane Wardrolettes and Pullmans The Newest in Smart Luggage You carry these like suit cases -and pack them like small wardrobe trunks! They are equipped with hangers for dresses and coats you see. They also have a box for packing garments that farr be folded and small articles. They are characterized by sturdy trunk construction throughout and fine workmanship. 28 to 34-inch sizes.

$16.85 to $36.50 A Fine Wardrobe Trunk A sond sized roomy trunk that belies its low price, lor it isC '11 I fitted with four j' ers, shoe box, and a If" creloriiit laundry bajj. The drawers are inetal bound and have a separate locking bar. It is linett with cretonne and has lined top. It is a particularly sturdy trunk, of 3-ply veneer, with hard fibre cover and binding. The frame is reinforced, the hardware is pood.

Choice of steamer, three-ijuar-ter or full sizes. Wardrobe Trunks Standard. Wheary' Wardrobe Trunks in steamer, three-fourths, and full sizes. $32.50 to $139 A smart, comfortable fabric! glove ideal for street and travel 4JL.Jv a. Ui wear.

Capwell's, First Floor wear. Zipper Top Shopping Bag Boston Bags That "bucky" Bungalow $1.95 Special at Special Selling of that you bought when Specially priced at A black fabrikoid bag splendid for shopping, week-end or beach trips. It is 14 inches long and strongly constructed The zipper top. insures (greater safety from the danger of losing $A5 Reduced1 from and J2.7G In a patent leather finish, 'with a durable fabric lining. 14 to sizes.

thora was iust the two of inii is it much too small now that Dad and Mother Capwell's, now on Fifth Floor Sweaters the contents while you are shopping. Capwell's, First Floor. have come to live, with you? Do you ever call 'it a White Elephant because it does not meet your needs? Have you considered selling it to a family whom it would suit and buying another one for yourself? You can both buy and sell thru 10 Particularly Becoming to ihe Mature Woman! Corsettes special at $0 .95 Elastic sections and interlining over the hips make this a garment that con- trols the lower part of the figure' unusually well. It is made of a soft, firm grade of silk Swami, is correctly proportioned and well made. Sizes 32 to 38.

SatinJBandettes Bathing Brassieres Til 1 $25 A combination of a special purchase and sweaters taken from our regular stocks and reduced offered at this one price for Saturday. One style with a flattering, long Toll collar is sketched others in the chappie coat style with collars 'that may be buttoned up high at the neck. In plain weaves or novelty woven stripes. In tan, tea rose, Grecian rose and green. CapwelCs Second Floor 59.

A fine satin bandette with an elastic section in back. In pink, peach, Nile and white. Made of a fine ijuality of flannel, splendid because of its cHnging qualities when wet. In black or white, and sies 3 to 40. in the aklanD CojurifM, 19M, Tbt Onkland TRIBUNE.

Capwell's, Second Floor.

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