BOYS’ AND GIRLS’=--HALF PRICE E have just called in all salesmen’s and other samples from our branch stores; thus we have at our headquarters store in Kansas City a large assortment of boys’ and girls’ basket ball uniforms—playing shirts, pants or warm-up shirts or pants—but no team outfits. Remember, these are ODDS and ENDS; but if you need some fill-ins on your present outfit it is quite possible you could find what you want in this assortment. It is not possible for us to list these garments because they are too many and too varied in color, size and style. Therefore, if, for example, you desire a pair of scarlet basket ball pants, give the number wanted and sizes (but remember, no complete team outfits) and we’ll send you the nearest we can, subject to your approval and returnable if not satisfactory. Prices—The price on these garmients will be the base price as shown in our catalog, less 50%. By base price we mean the price of the pants or shirt, as the case may be, without brad trimming or lettering. If the braid trim or letter- ing might not meet your approval it is easily taken off. However, we cannot undertake the removing of this or the putting on of new lettering as a great scarcity of labor prohibits this. IF YOU NEED A FEW EXTRA SUITS—tThe chances are we can fix you up in pretty good shape and at very low cost. Send your order direct to our Headquarters, 1511 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City 8, Mo., and remember, if the goods are not satisfactory they are returnable. With the scarcity of uniforms Girls’ Suits Boys’ Suits 50% OFF ON ESQUIRE FOOTBALL BOOK Anyone who has a son, relative or friend that is at all interested in the Great American game of football should not miss the opportunity to present them with a copy of Esquire’s most interesting football book, “Football in War and Peace’— especially since it is now reduced from $1.00 to half price—S0c. We know of no Christmas gift that would be more appreciated by the football-minded individual than this large-size book with 16 pages of unusual photographs and illustrations giving a chronological history of the game. Clark Shaughnessy, author and famed originator of the “T” formation, has dug up previously unpublished dope on the that prevails at this time, these fill-ins may be a life-saver to you. game’s greatest/players, together with a survey of the progress — and evolution of the game by hitting the high spots of dramatic interest from the ’80s to the present. His selection of the twelve greatest games, backfields and plays, plus an all-time all- American team, are features of especial interest. The book should be in every school library. Copies may be secured from our nearest store at the new reduced price of 50c each. GYMNASIUM MAT FOR BOXING We have on hand at our Denver Store a large size mat, 24 by 24’, of one-inch thickness, that is ideally suited as a boxing pad for a gym floor or for use as a boxing ring mat. Made of 15-ounce double filled white duck and filled with com- bination hair felt padding, it is offered at the special bargain price of $300.00 F. O. B. Denver. (The regular trade value is - $415.00.) Order through your nearest store to expedite deliv- ery. It is subject to prior sale. “Tt is rumored that you are being paid money for playing football. Is that true?” “Yes, sir. But I have to make money—I’m putting my mother through welding school.” 7] SCARCE ITEMS IN STOCK HORSESHOES. A limited quantity of Victory horseshoes of steel, official size and weight. These shoes do not have toe calks but are suitable substitutes for the conventional type shoes. Per set of 4, $2.35. BASKET BALL SHIRTS. Hard to get cotton basket ball shirts, medium weight, in stock in four standard colors only: Royal Blue, Scarlet, Light Gold, Kelly Green. Honeycomb knit, sleeveless style in small, medium and large sizes. No. 21/3C Cotton Shirts, each -75c. GYM PANTS. Made of good quality army tan twill, button front with semi-belt, with double ring fastener. Sizes 28 to 36 inclusive. These will go well with the above shirts as an inexpensive basket ball outfit if immediate delivery is desired. No. G249 Pants, per pair, $1.10. TRAINING SHORTS. Elastic waist shorts of tan or olive drab poplin in small, medium and large sizes. In stock for immediate delivery. No. G247 Shorts, per pair, 90c.- SWEAT SHIRTS. Dark grey cotton with white fleece lining; heavy weight. A scarce article in these days. In stock in sizes 33 to 48. No. C718 Shirts, each $1.45; $16.50 per dozen. SWEAT PANTS. Dark grey cotton to match the above shirts, white fleece lined. Medium weight with drawstring waist. Small, medium and large sizes. No, C719 Pants, each $1.45; $16.50 per dozen. Order any of the above through our nearest store. STILL NO ZIPPERS IN SIGHT Those convenient “fascinating” gadgets that we have become so accustomed to in various parts of our clothing for both civilian and athletic wear from arctics to hooded warm-ups, are still taboo as far as the manufacture of new garments is concerned. The WPB reports that there is little prospect for any increase in production for civilian use prior to VE-Day because heavy military requirements for brass, cotton yarn and tape are continuing and will require practically all of available materials for some time to come. Button, Button—!