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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-26
I|SON CHIEDE PTENI
POTERI AL CONGRESSO
Due Senatori Italiani Devono
di Rispondere di Settanta-
quattro Capi di ACCUSE
WASHINGTON. 2s Febbralo.

II Presidente Wilson ha parlato oggi
davanti Val Congresso per domandare pieni
poteri per la protezione del commercio e
della vita del cittadini Americani che sono
costretti ad attraversare la zona dichi-
Arata bloccata dai sottomarini tedeschi
II presidente ha dcharato che la dip
1omazia non e. ruscita a sal vaguardare
diritti del cttadini americani garantiti
dalle legg nternszonali che in seguito ALA
guerra di sottomarini ed al cosidetto blocco
n commercio maritime americana e.
paralizzato tanto che vapori america nj
non 81 azzardano ad uscire dai porti dove
81 trovano. Nondimeno latto aperto d
ostilita' da parte della Germania non 81
q veridcato. Pero' vi sono tante circostanze
chefanno ritenere che la situazlone e. tutt
altro che allegra COST che una decsone
al agire potra essere resa necessaria in
oualunque momento. da un giorno all'altro
. per la difesa del piu' elementar dirlttt
al nazione neutrale.
II presidente ha domandoto aundi che in
vista della prossima chiusura della sessione
del Congresso duesto gli dia potcri d agire
In caso di bisogno. poteri che il presidente
in spstanza possiede gia in base ALA Costi-
tuzione. rna che egli Vuole confermati dsl
Congresso.
81 crede che il Congresso accordera questi
poteri
ROMA 26 Febbrato
Gil austriact hanno tentato nuovi at
tacchi nela zona del Trentino ma senza
ottenere alcun risultato. II generate
Cadorna annuncia infatti mel suo rap
porto pubblicato ieri sera dal Ministero
della Guerra che tutti gil attacchi degli
austriaci sono stati respintL Ecco il
testo del rapporto:
L'artigeria e. stata piG' attiva
nela giornata di eri nellie Nalli
dellAstico del Travignolo. ALA tes-
tata dele valli del Cordevoe del
Bue e nela zona ad est di Gorilla.
@ Truppe nemche tentarono un at
tacco contro lie nostre posizlon sui
Monte Mosciagh, sull latopiano di
Asiago; nella Val Grande, nell'alto
But nella vale del torrente Ponteb-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-26

busy days we have prophesied; bright,
not necessarily in an external weather.
wise sense, but in the internal atmos-
phere of cheerful satisfaction which
always prevails in this unique Store;
busy, because every day of the month
so far has been busy and no one who
can possibly help it will miss these
closing hours of opportunity. Trainload
after trainload Of furniture has been
rolling in throughout this Sale to make
good the inroads of each days heavy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-26

IE Sands Of Time" have sifted
rapidly down and this morning
begins the first of the three
final days Of our epoch-making
February Sale. Three bright.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
Bv SAMUEL HOPKINS ADAMS

Indianapolis Ind. Feb I5.-As the of advertising
vigilance activity of the country indianapolis should furnish
example Of the general movement for clean advertising 1t does
Things doing the advertising field OF this lively and pro-
gressve city If much still remains to be DONE that tact is ho
oushy recognized by the workers There OF the SNUG
dissatisfaction of Buffalo, the indifference OF Cincinnati or the
discouraged inactivity Rochester The wide awake ad OF
the CITY do not deceive themselves thinking that all is 1t
should be- They quite clearly the bots the local adver
Using scutcheon and they buy engaged wPng them on
The task mp6ed the fact that the largest retail advertisers
here are careful and CONSCIENTIOUS of them such as L. D
Ayres & Co., the great department store and Strauss Co.,
leading clothing firm having gone TO the length OF diScardng dill
value" clauses in their advertising
Officially and theoretically. the Vigilance Committee OF the
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World has closer conne
ton with matters although its headquarters in ndianaP
oils than has with advertising affairs Boston, Seattle Gal
weston Practically it impossible tor body or men such as
Messrs Sdener Kenner Forea Hunt and the other National
Vigilance committeeman to be thinking and talking ana working
in community in the of clean advertising without stirring
I'M that community locally electric fan be
in room without reshening the And here they ably
backed by local agency the Better Business Bureau OF the Ad
vertisers' Club Of indianapolis.
Under Secretary Porterhed the Better Business Bureau does
business and does efecua. His work closely parallels the work
Of The Tribune Bureau of Investigations AS complaints
to him he investigates satisfies himself to the justice injustice
Of the charge presents before the merchant and
succeeds achieving adjustment satisfactory to both
parties this backed considerable extent by the local
newspapers But without the fear of publicity which will
usually bring recactrant crooked advertiser book the Bureau
is often through standing and influence enforce fair
dealing.
The police work with the Bureau and frequently report that
species of unfair dealing familiar all Tribune readers which,
while practically nde nevertheless keeps within the letter OF
the law To extend Of usefulness advertisements giving
of the practical handling of published in the
daies such the following
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

In the of a hybynght clothing where appar
emily help for the deceived customers the Bureau
took legal such good purpose that the delinquent
from JAIL his family signed agreement pay off all claims
This alone will mean S 500 saved indianapolis
Is surprising that the Better Business Bureau gaining large
number enthusiastic who that it kept busy1
Naturally such organization is frequently under
by INSCRIPTIONS advertisers who hope take advantage of
Such an attempt made by Ralph L. Mae national distributor
OF the quack remedy Natures Creation which began its
as venerea and later boadened into the field of
sumption akey Mr. Maer wanted hearing from the
Better Business If he could impress them, he hoped
do he might go to the News and the Times and say:
Your Better Business Bureau can't find any proof against
So there why shouldn't advertising
Such was his plan, he outlined Secretary Porter
field
oh you think would work that way. do you1" inquired
Mr.. Porterheld. mildly
Mr.. Marer did
Il cts find out. said Mr.. Porterheld.
So communicated with the News The News said that they
already knew about Natures wanted none of it for
their columns Mr. Porered smiled and the
Times The Times said that they already knew about Nature
Creation and did quite how would fit in with their
standards Mr. Porterheld smiled again and turned Mr. Maer
That makes two. said he; and make three.
Mr. Marer left But Natures Creation wasn't wholly with
out friend indianapolis The indianapolis Star accepted its
copy But them shall the Star almost anything
For example took the Emerson Motors copy. and kept
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

of
interest at "a and the like Here you find such institutions
as the Trust and Savings Company the Fletcher American
National Bank The Bankers Trust Company, the Indiana Trust
Company and Union Trust Company raising their feeble pip
ings competition with the bang brass OF the godbck adve
Users Apropos OF which friend OF mine retaled to
versaon which he had heard between the president of of the
local banking and gentleman who interested in the
cause of advertising The banker specializing
whether paid him advertise and cited his frequent insertions
in The Star go
To get business, OF course.
You expect to attract business in that way?'
Certainly.
Then you think that the public will accept your offers
made in good faith?
Naturally Why not?
But if they believe what in the they believe
what the other fellow in the paper, won they2
Why, suppose So
That is they'll believe that they get of 20 to
on oil stock investment
Not if they aren't born fools.
Or that they put their where The Star indicates
they'll double it every three months"
Look herel Are you comparing advertising with that
kind Of ash?
They the ads right the paper day after day. What
pulling power do you think 4o and Safety has against
oil companys 100 and Safety'2
Whereupon the banker looked and took refuge
in bit of Goldbergana.
Il never thought of that said he.
There many things which the indianapolis business
thought of the Of advertising But he is
by the campaign Of the evening and by the
but of the Better Business Bureau
There msaking the local signs of the times ndianap
oils is cleaning up If the National Vigilance Committee
up advertising white list Of cities indianapolis will take
beating for the place of honor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

Specialties in pretty and prseti,,,
Lingerie for Girls and Misses
Princess Slips lace edging on
neck ribbon run deep emb'd
ruffe on bottom and finished with
lace inserts in wide hounce-
6 TO IS yrs.-our reg. .9S. ...... IN
Petticoats cambria, with wide
embroidery insertion and edging
TO 10 yrs. our reg. .9S....,. ~
Sateen Boomers white and navy
blue good quality 8 to rs yrs. 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

Skirts 5.5O-for Women and Misses
are of navy or black Poplins and
Serges medium and extra sizes
plain or with gathered back smartly
tailored good stitching many with a
few fashionable side pleats.
Our reg. S6.49 style.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
Indianapolis Applies
Clean AID. Ideas Locally
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU BETTERS
BUSINESS BY BOOSTING
BETTER BUSINESS

Two indianapolis Newspapers Stand Behind
Local Merchants Only The Star Is Back
ward About Excluding the Hayward
AdvertiSer-How Banker Learned
That You Can't Converse Quietly
Among FeveriSh Shouters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
RUG CLEARANCES
Sanford Seamless Administer

Sanford Seamless Administer
heavy grade in fayoritc blue
Note sizes
9 XII ft.-value S3S.00. ...3l.0s
S.3xl1 ft.-value $500. 29.@
. ft.-value S25.00....1I@
Smith Seamless Velvet Rugs
slightly miswoven good variety
Of designs 9xl2 TT
our reg. S22.98 ............,...1G,%
Velvet Hall Rugs
ok 9 -four reg. 1928. f@
27xl0.6 -four reg. S6.9s. .5g
27xl2 -four reg. $I9S. .6.@
Sanford Wilton Rugs
36x63 in.-our reg. S79s. obs
Novelty Rag Rugs in solid colors,
with fancy border
our reg. Sl.29 ......,...,...... ~
Fine Brush Cocoa Mat
our reg. $l.J9 ........,....,....l'ls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

s3.49 Women's & Misses Skirts..2.oS
Black and navy serges-varlety OF
models-all sizes.
sKIRTS-sECoND FLOOR
SI9s Women's Tub Dresses. l.05
Striped ginghams-contrast collars
and cuffs sizes 80 to 40:
DRESSES-SECOND FLOOR.
sl.49 White Wolfe Blouses. LOO
Neat STYLES. with emb'y, lace and
tucks-sailor collars.
BLOCsES-SECOND FLOOR.
81 es Black Jap Silk Blouses. 90
Tailored styles with fine tucks'
pleats or pockets. ,
BLotsEs-sEc0ND FLOOR.
{, % Women's Long kimonos. 30
Creme plisse-pink, blue and Law
ender-elastic belt models-con-
trast pipings and pleatings-all
sizes to 46. ..o., r,ooo
4sc Hat Trimmings ...........: I'D
New fruit and flower novelties.
NAT TRINiAnNGS-ThIRD FLOOR
csc Nightdresses ......... 100
Round. V or high neck-tancy lace
or emb'y trim. .,,.., ,.,o,n
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR tLooR
SII9 Women's Extra Size
Union Suits .......... 80
Fleeced-high neck-lOng or short
sleeves or low neck-short sleeves
or sleeveless ankle lengths.
KNIT UNDERwEAR-MAIN FLOOR.
6ec Rabies White Dresses. 90
Lawn, nainsook and linelle-yoke,
MILDLY and belted styles-sizes to 3
years. ... ,.,,,
| SOC Children's Pajamas. ........ rs
Heavy nap nannelette-pink and
blue stripes plain white
with and without feet TO yrs.
BOYS FURNIsHINGS-THlRD FLOOR
S4.ss Boys Suits to II yrs. .3.oo
Norfolk models - pinch back --
cheviots and csssimeres- service
able Innings tailored.
BoYs' CLoTHING-THIRD FLOOR.
ss.9s Boys Norfolk Suits. ......3 800
Q to II yrs.-pleated or pinch
back cheviots, in checks, mixtures,
stripes some with extra trousers.
BOys' CLoTHING-rHIRD FLOOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
Clearances in
LEATHER GOODS

Pin Seal Handbags fancy Innings,
with inside frames
our reg. sos .............,...L@
Morocco Envelope Bags inside
change pockets also secret
compartment with snap button
our reg. $3.50 ..........,......
Pin Seal Handbags
our reg. S3.9S ..................2. 3s
Pin Morocco Handbags
our reg. Sl.9S ..................l'D
Pin Morocco Double Flap Envelope
Bag-inside change compartment M
our reg. Sl.25 .............,..''' 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

Coats 17.5O-for Women and Misses
arc Of all the newest Spring color
ings-also black in Poplins novelty
Plaids -serges - belts good-looking
buttons large collars give leading
designers newest silhouette for this
season.
Our reg. S21.9S.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

sl.2s Radium Taffetas. ......... 90
4O-inch--specially soft and lus-
trous-white. ivory and black.
SALESMAN FLOOR
25c Wide Ribbons ............. I'D
Satins and taffetas white, black
and colors-also Dresdens and
moires.
RIBBoNs-MAIN FLOOR.
CSC French Serges & Taffetas so
30 to AZ inch-all wool-tine twill
gray, tan, rose, green, prune,
brown. garnet, navy and black.
DRESS G0ODS-MAIN FLOOR.
3sc Silk Mixed Fancies. ...... 30
35-inch-assortment of street and
evening shades.
WASH DRESS FABRICs-BAsEAiENT
&c Mercerized Poplins ....... 20
Yard wide-best colors for dresses,
suits, etc.
WASH DRESS FABRICS-BAsENiENT
29c Mercerized White Poplins 20
Soft finish - for MILDLY blouses,
dresses, shirts, pajamas, etc, also
school work.
WHITE GooDs-MAIN FLOOR.
o-d.JV WHOM NelNel Rugs. Ia. q %
9Xl2 ft.-seamless rich medallion
and small all-over designs on blue,
rose and cream grounds.
RUGS-rhlRD FLOOR
Sl.sS Crochet Spreads 1.30
Full size-assorted patterns.
SPREADS-BASENfENr
1929 Silkoline Comfortables. 90. I.S1
Floral patterns ateen borders
full sizes.
CoMFORrABLES-BA
9Sc Hemstitched Sheets. ....... 80
Slx90 - no dressing 90 dependable
quality.
UsLINS-BAsEAiENr
sc Mercerized Damask ...... ~
Bleached-5 S-inch-full line of pat
terms.
LINENS-MAIN FLOOR
Sl.29 New Scrim Curtains. 800. So
White or Arabian with valance
lace insert and edge or deep hem.
LACE CURTAINS BASEMENT
Sl.25 Mems & Women's Umbrellas 81
Black American tafreta plain or
carved handles.
UhBRELLAS-MAIN FLOOR
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-05
BRITISH SHIPPING
 LOSSES GROW LESS
Only 15 Ships of Over 1900 Tons Sunk Last Week. II Fishing Vessels Victims of German Submarines.

London, July 1.-The weekly ship ping summary, issued today, shows that 15 British merchant ships of more than 1,600 tons were sunk and five vessels of less than that tonnage. Eleven fishing vessels also were lost.
 Arrivals, 2,745; sailing, 2,S46.
 British merchant ships sunk by mine or submarine over 1,600 tons, 15; under 1,600 tons, five.
 British merchant ships unsuccess- fully attacked, including five previous ly, 16.
 British fishing vessels sunk, H."
 Gen. von Hindenburg's boasting pronouncement that If we hold our ground until the submarine war has done it's work" has a pleasant sound to the British naval ear, for the navy is now firmly convinced that the sub- marine war has failed.
 A staff correspondent of the Asso- ciated Press was privileged to spend two days last week in observing the campaign at close quar- ters at big naval base on the south east coast. There was plenty of evi- dence of the effectiveness of the ad- work in nearby waters, as we'll as of the tremendous efforts be- ing put forward.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-05
SLEEPING ON TORCHES.

Houses are very important for com fortable living on farms. Many of them are not as comfortable as they should be. Whether the weather be hot or cold, or pleasant, when one is in the open, the farm home is great factor for comfortable living. But one should never feel that one is morally bound to sleep in the house during all kinds of. weather.
 Sleeping porches are now consid- cred necessity in many cities and towns during the warmest weather of summer. Were it not for sleeping porches in crowded cities many peo- pie would suffer in very warm nights, especially in Northern cities.
 Fortunate are farmers who have porches where beds may be tempor- arily arranged for comfortable sleep ing Heat may not be oppressive, eX- cept on very rare occasions, as is the average summer in the Southwest. But when such times come it is highly desirable that rest be had so the duties of the day may be met without difficulty
 While it is fact that people living on farms get more out-of-door exer- else than others there are many, es- pecially women and small children, who need mere fresh air than close homes afford. The sleeping porch will permit it.-Farm and Ranch.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-05

all over the county was witnessed by a large crowd. Champions used two pitchers, Smart of Artesia, and Clark of Bicrnc, who together allowed 14 hits The pitcher with the pep" Fred Litton of our city, let the visitors down with four hits. The score was Prescott 9, Champs ?. Umpire H. Powell of Gurdon The band boys had charge of the cold drink stand at the park and neat sum was realized which will be used in purchasing in- struments.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-05
German Losses Heavy.

Paris, July 4.-Extremely violent fighting was in progress all through the night on the Aisne front, resulting in the rout of the attacking Germans with very heavy losses, the war office announces.
 The Germans repeatedly hurled large bodies of men against the French attacking on the whole front from the north of Jouy to the east of the California plateau. The repulse of the enemy was complete. The an- nouncement follows:
 Late yesterday the Germans un- dertook a powerful offensive action which was prolonged all night against all our positions north of Jouy as far as to the east of the California pla- teau. On this long front they made violent attacks repeatedly with large numbers of their special assaulting troops. Their efforts were directed principally east of Froidmont farm, west and southwest of Cerny, north of Allies and also against the Cali fornia plateau.
 The repulse of the enemy was complete and his losses were very heavy, especially in the region of Cerny and on the California plateau. His main assaults were almost en- 'irely routed by our fire. At certain rc;nts where the Germans were able to gain a footing at the first shock, victorious counter-attacks drove them back and they were not able to hold single metre of our positions.
 Surprise attacks against our small posts in the sectors of Sapig- neul and Vauquois were repulsed. The artillery was very active in. the region of Hill 304 (Verdun front.)
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-05
BOY DROWNS WHILE BATHING.

TeXarkana, July 4.-Albert Lin- blade, 15-year-old stepson of L. O.. Smith, farmer living at East Heights, two miles out from the city, was drowned while bathing in Clear Lake at the Priest farm, 10 miles north of here, at noon today. A phy- sician from TeXarkana reached the scene 30 minutes later and worked for nearly an hour with pullmotor, out without avail.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-05
PRESCOTT OBSERVES
 INDEPENDENCE DAY
Something Doing Every Minute of the Day and Half of the Night-PrescOtt Home Guard Makes Excellent Showing.

The 4th of July was observed in
 Prescott in a very fitting manner and a crowd estimated at between 5000 and $500 took part in the celebration of our national independence The day passed off with but one accident, that of W. A. Hatley who was run over by a young boy by the name of Lee Tromater driving a car late in the afternoon. Mir. Hatley sustained a fracture of two ribs but his condition is not serious. T. P. Callicott, an aged farmer, was taken suddenly ill at the East Side Barber Shop early in the morning and removed to the home of J. E. Daniel, where he remained until this morning when he was removed to his home. The cause of his illness is said by physicians to be ptomaine poisoning. His condition is some i'm proved today.
 At 9:30 o'clock yesterday morning the Home Guard met at the court house yard and organized into a con- pany of eight squads and marched headed by the colors to the corner of West Third and Main streets where the parade formed. It consisted of the Prescott Concert Band, the Boy Scouts under the direction of Scout master c. c. Calhoun, the Home Guard, beautiful and very attractive floats representing the business firms of the city, elaborately decorated au- tomobiles, buggies and other ve- hicles. The parade then marched around the block bordered by East Front, East Elm, East Third and Main streets, thence to the park where the Guard gave some exhibi- tion drills, after which Hon. Tillman B. Parks addressed the throng, Judge G. R. Haynie introducing the speaker. Mr. Parks address of course dealt mostly with the present worldwide war and the causes and effects, our own vital interest in it and the part we are destined to play in bringing democracy to the world. It was one of the most impressive talks on this subject that our people have listened to, and the fact that the idol of South Arkansas was the speaker made it doubly impressive.
 At 12 o'clock dinner was spread on the ground and the keen appetites of the hundreds of visitors was made satisfied by the bountiful baskets and boxes of eatables. Excellent musical selections were rendered at intervals during the day by the band under the direction of Prof. Blake. The tennis tournament opened at ? o'clock, Pres colt and Gurdon being the contestant Despite the extremely warm weather, play was fast and snappy and was very much enjoyed by the large crowd | of spectators, many of whom had | never witnessed tennis game before. Following is the score: Rupert Stew art of Gurdon defeated John A. Davis of Prescott, singles 6-1, 3-6, 6-4. c. H. Moore and David Butcher of Pres colt defeated H. Powell and W. ]. | Stone of Gurdon, doubles in straight | sets, 6-3 and 6-4.
 The baseball game between Pres colt and the Nevada Champions from
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-05
OFFICERS TRAINING OUTLINED.

Little Rock, July 4.-Applcants for the second officers training camp at Fort Logan H. Roots must file appli- cations by July IS. Capt R. L. Coop CT, examining officer, announced to- day. The second camp will open Aug. 27.
 Requirements for entrance, Capt. Cooper said, are the same as those outlined for the first school, which is now in it's eighth week.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-05
SOLDIERS BODY HELD.

Little Rock, July 4.-The body of Charles Parker, private in Company B, First Arkansas infantry, who died last Thursday, is still being held, military authorities having been un- able to get in communication with his relatives. Parker, it is believed, lived at St. Thomas.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-05
ESCAPE CONVICT FARM.

Little Rock, July 4.-John Dukes, dummy" and Charles Carroll, both white men, escaped from the State convict farm at Tucker Tuesday night. Bloodhounds followed them until Wednesday morning, but then lost the trail. Both men were serving sentences for grand larceny.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-05
RUSSIANS RENEW THE
 ATTACK IN GALCIA
They Have Taken 1S,000 Men and Number of Guns-Paris Says Violent German Attack on Aisne Repulsed.

Petrograd, July 4.-In the fighting of Sunday and Monday, 300 officers, 18,000 men, 29 guns and 33 machine guns were captured by the Russians, the war office announces.