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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27
Adventures
With Purse
UoU will be delighted with the clean,

VoU will be delighted with the clean,
l. soft, healthy look your skin will
have the morning after you use this
cleansing cream. think the best way
to use II Ii TO rub 1t on the face gently
at night as you go TO bed. Wipe It off
with a soft cloth--a piece of cheesecloth
or an old handkerchief. Then, in the
morning, wash your face we'll, first with
good hot water and rough washcoth
and then with invlgorating cold water.
And then, when you have busted on
little powder, you will vow you look
years younger. A jar of the cream can
be had for fifty cents.
silk muslin boomers of pale pink or
blue, in addition to looking SO nice under
Mistress Betty's clothes. keep her little
legs warm and, 1 think. are infinitely
nicer than panties. They can be secured
in virtually all sizes for $l.25 per pair.
'The wearing Of silk underwear ex-
clusively," said my friend severely, 'fs
an extravagant habit" mot at ALL"
replied serenely, 'ff you know where to
buy It," There's a shop In this city that
sells pink crepe de chine combination
suits for 50. just recently bought two,
SO know that the quality of the crepe
Is good. The top is trimmed with n
band of georgette crepe of paiest pink
edged at top and bottom with dainty
filet lace. We compared one of these
combinations with another more expen-
sive suit, and really the comparison was
favorable to the So garment. Unless
the shop is completely sold out of its
stock on account of Christmas, you
should be able to secure some real bar
gains In lingerie.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27

four cars in succession will take the
curve. and all are marked for Newton
avenue" which means the car house.
Another complaint was the lack of
schedule. The practice of punching"
cars when they leave tho ferries was
denounced as ridiculous. The seven
cent fare Is another matter that may be
discussed later. Persons riding in the
city limits deem II s.nfair that they
should have TO pay the full fare to ride
a few squares.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27
War Fin,ncier oui,s Reicbsbank

London. Dec. 27.--Dr. Rudolf Haven
stein. president Of the Imperial Bank Of
Germany (the Reichsbank), has re-
signed, according TO an Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from Copenhagen. Doc
tor Havenstein became president of the
Reichsbank in December. 1907. The
Reichsbank under his direction had
charge Of German war finances. He
has been a supporter Of the Pan-Ger-
mans,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27
And for Little Feet

Of children we have the sensible
wide-toe shapes in various leath-
ers:
In black calfskin at S3,76 and
$4.26 a pair.
In dark tan leather at 81 and
$3.50 a pair.
Sizes are 81s to 2.
Dull or patent black leather
shoes in sizes 6 to 2 are $S, $3.50
and 81 a pair.
Shoes Of black patent leather,
black kidskin ra,d tan kidskin In
button styles (some with white
tops) are in sizes 2.to 5 at $3.50
a pair; sizes 8 to s are $l.75 a
pair.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27
Reductions on Girls
Coats

The materials are cheviot, We
lour, velveteen, burella and cordu-
roy, with perhaps a few Of broad
cloth. Many coats are neatly and
plainly made, while others are
trimmed with fur or fur cloth and
some have luxurious fur collars.
Coats in sizes 8 years to ID are
$l275 and $15.
Other groups in sizes s years to
IA are unusual at S16.50.
Two groups Of coats for girls Of
10 years to ID are $3.50 and
$19.75.
And for Junior Girls
many of whom are home from
school and can get new things for
the remainder Of the Winter we
have:
At $s.75 many good coats
for girls who wear sizes 10 years
and IS.
At $3.50 sizes run from Is
years to 10.
tctniraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27
Silk Remnants!
At Half Price

A whole tableful of silk
remnants in pretty plain and
fancy weaves for frocks,
blouses and the like are in
various lengths.
Women who sew will find
many good things at a saw
ing.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27

For the names of shops where ar
ticies mentioned In Adventures
with O Purse can be purchased,
address Editor OF Wcman's Page,
EVENING PUBLIc LEDGER. or phone
the Womans Department. Walnut
1000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27
Hundreds of Mems
Ties
Reduced to SOC

This is a big clearance of
mems silk open-end ties that
we're marked much more
than SOC. Some are slightly
mussed from handling, but
many are quite fresh. In
the lot are included a few
knitted ties.
(Gallery, MaTkeD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27
White Toilet Articles
Average Half Price
for SummerIandS

collection Of imitation toilet articles
Some first quality
rubbed from handling Prices accordingly
81 Nall Files and Shoe HooEs 25c
rrors, Tooth Brush Tubes
Files.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27
ADvERTIsEsiENr

One Of the most marvellous things about shops how they stand
one end Chestnut Street to another they passed through the Christ
they abored taken help scarcity
goods and unexpected and business the
which the situation handled
stock taking with all the marking
which it. Old goods
tempting bargains be found the Chestnut Shops
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27
Cards for
the New Year

Fresh, white cards to greet the
new year and express wishes for
happiness have now arrived.
They are printed and steel en-
graved and have envelopes to fit
them.
SC Each
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27

rrUNDREDS and hundreds Of ba.
~ bies were remembered at
II Il Christmas, but there were also
many for whom present buying was
deferred until after the rush had
died down. A sensible idea, but now
Is a good time to make a leisurely
inspection of the Baby Department
of the H. d. Dougherty Co., 1852
Chestnut street, which has also an
entrance on Seventeenth street. Here
is everything a baby cvlld possibly
need in furniture. Bassinettes and
cribs, with the softest and Contest"
of blankets, and draught shields Of
quilted silk to keep off the air, Bath
tubs that look like tubs, or Of fold
ing, rubber. Cunning little ward.
robes in dainty ivory finish, to hold
the outfit. Dressers, round or
square, with top compartment for the
bath accessories, and all shape baby
haskets. fitted and unified.
2sllE CHESTNUT ST
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27
Pretty BathrObes
Special at Sd

They are of soft, warm elder
down in pretty rose, light and dark
blue and garnet, some of them
trimmed with bands of satin and
all with cords at the waist. Sizes
8 to IS years.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27
ScGo1uA1 &a>oM

DALM Beach, st. Augustine and
+ Miamil Three names to conjure
- with at this bleak time of year
when billiards threaten to pay US
unwelcome and unheralded visits.
Fortunate are they who intend pass
ing the balance of the winter in sunny
Florida, but still more fortunate will
be those who equip themselves at
William. Curry's, 1112 Chestnut
Street, before starting on the journey,
for travelling with one of their trunks
or bags is synonymous with ease and
comfort. They carry full line of all
size dress, steamer and wardrobe
trunks, the latter being the most
popular, as the conveniently arranged
drawers and sections for hats, shoes,
soiled linen and dresses eliminate
the necessity of unpacking. Pullman
cases of moleskin and Pullman hat
boxes also come in many sizes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27
Trim Tailored
Waists

These smart and charming
waists begin at $1.75 for sturdy
linene ones and go to $3.50 for fine
linen and smart gingham blouses.
At prices between there are waists
Of madras, cotton crepe lin a
pretty gray-blue) linen and cham
bray.
Some of these are made with
detachable collars while others
have the convertible collars.
(MnrkeD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27

THORMERLY IL was women's cloth
n ing that occupied the minds Of
- manufacturers, but for a year
and nine months men have had the
floor. First it was uniforms that had
to be turned out as fast as possible,
and now it is "cit" clothing Of every
kind, particularly the gay and festive.
Peace times have not caught Jacob
Reeds Sons, 1424-26 Chestnut Street,
unprepared for the great demand for
evening dress clothes. On their mez-
zanine floor they have a specially
fitted out department devoted exclu-
sively to Full Dress and Tuxedo
Suits, and in their large assortment
there are models that will appeal to
men of all ages. Those for the
younger element, with braided collar
and cuffs, are most striking, and one
is impressed alike by the originality
Of design and the excellence Of the
tailoring.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27

A QUASCUTUM Goats! That /
~ am sure is something you
4 n never heard of before, but once
seen, you are not likely to forget
them. They are at only one shop In
town, at William H. Wanamaker's,
1217-19 Chestnut street, for whom
they were especially made by the
Aquascutum Co., of 100 Regent
street, London. These watershed,
ding" coats for men, which left
England the day the Armistice was
signed. come in heavy Great Coats,
listers and Motor Coats. The latter
models have raglan sleeves and
other features to promote the COM
fort of the DRYER, while the Great
Coats and listers are more conser-
vatively cut. The materials are the
finest English fleece and genuine
Irish frieze. and among the lot are
showerproof spring weight coats
suitable for southern wear.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27
Neat Gingham
Aprons
Special at SOC

They are Of blue and white
checked gingham, shaped to At
neatly, with pocket and To tie in
back with strings.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27

~HRISTMAS has come and gone,
I but not so the family guests
~ who were invited for over the
holidays and must be entertained
with the fat Of the land. And what
better could be given them than lus.
cious fruits from Henry r. Hallowell
& Son, Broad below Chestnut street;
Oranges, grapefruit, pineapples and
melons from the South; grapes. ap:
pies and pears from the West; all OF
which are delicious eaten alone, or
combined with other ingredients as
salads or sandwiches. Beautiful
Beurre d'Aniou or Comice pears may
he followed out, stuffed with Bar le
Due cream cheese, topped with
crushed nuts and served with French
dressing. Or for dainty sandwich,
seed and slice skinned white grapes,
mix with chopped nuts and apples,
add French dressing. and spread on
buttered, thin-sliced bread.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27

TT MAY seem strange that Mosul
rugs are classified as Persian
- when Mosul is In Asiatic Turkey,
but they have all the characteristics
of Persia and none of Turkey. In
pattern they sometimes copy we'll
known Persian designs, but with
variations, and on a much larger
scale. They also have some original
patterns, mostly queer geometrical
figures. and while from the stand
point of design they may be crude,
in rich, deep tones and fascinating
warmth and luster they have few
rivals. They come in small sizes,
averaging from 3x4 #. to 4x7 IT,,
and also in long runners Of different
lengths for halls or stairs. At Fritz
& La Rue, 1924 Chestnut Street,
there are any number Of them in
many colors, and as they are rea-
sonable in price, and give excellent
service, they are very popular.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27

xyTSTERDAY when I made NV
Y weekly visit to the Z. Bradford
- Clarke Co., 1920 Chestnut
Street, I. found the niansger and
clerks cheerful, though still tired
from the Observation-Disclosures rlsh
of Christmas Eve. They did a TIRE.
mendous business and would like 10
be able 10 express their thanks and
appreciation to all their customer
for their trade, but that would be a
stupendous task. Now that the holi.
day season, with it's demand for
fancy eatables, Is over, IL is time Ia
lay in plain everyday fare. Though
the supply Of canned goods AZ
Clarke's Is good, II Ia rapidly de.
creasing. and even farmerettes can
not produce winter crops Of veg.
etables! The quantity OF supsrhne
French and Italian Olive OIL, too, Ia
getting low, so put in your order be-
fore Il vanishes.
.EET ASSOCIATION
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27
WOmen's Shoes Special at $3.75

Boys Need NeLD
F0otIDear
Dark tan leather shoes In sizes
10 to 6 are SO to $3.50 a pair.
Shoes Of dull black leather in
sizes 10 to Q are 80 to - 4 pair,
For Men
Dark tan leather shoes on
English lasts have welted soles
at $4.75 and $40 a pair.
Dull black leather shoes with
wide toes or on English lasts are
$4.25 to $5.40 a pair.
Black kidskin shoes on straight
(ChAI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27

A ROSE under any other name
~ would not smell as sweet, and
neither would an hors d'oeuvre
taste as good-nor an hors d'oeuvre
dish sound as well! Imagine asking
at Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. for
sterling silver "Side-dish dish! All
the dignity would be taken from it,
and they are such beautiful dishes.
Any woman would be delighted to
own one, and there are many to Sc
lect from, round or oval, in all the
prevailing designs and sizes. One of
the largest and handsomest has q
heavy silver rim in French Renais,
sance design, into which seven en-
graved crystal dishes are fitted. An
Adam dish is smaller. lighter in eff
feet, and finished with a graceful
handle, and very popular one has
a mahogany base, mounted in sterl-
ing silver.
T<HUS far we have had hardly a
touch of winter, and many a
woman has, in consequence, de-
ferred buying her winter clothes until
after the holidays when, she remem-
bers from past experience, divers bar
gains are to be picked up. At B. F.
Devices, 1922 Chestnut street, they
are closing out suits, coats and
dresses at great reduction. Among
the suits there are beautiful tailored
silvertones and velours, in browns,
greens, navy, wistaria and Copen-
hagen and oxfords with braid bind
ings and mannish collars and revers.
The choice Of dresses lies in jersey
and serge for the morning. and in
silk and Georgette for the afternoon,
while in coats of velour, bolivia,
evora and cheviot there are all the
leading colors, including henna and
Joffre, some with deep shawl collars
of fur.
wv TERE you one of the lucky
" mortals who found a Victrola
in their Christmas stocking?
Or if not the Victrola itself, the
wherewithal to buy either the instru-
ment or Victor records? There never
has been a greater desire for the lat
ter, so much so, in fact, that this year
the usual December Supplement, in
stead of offering new records, con.
sisted entirely Of selected list OF
"best Sellers" records which have
made such a universal appeal that
the company was scarcely able to
meet the enormous demand for them.
C. ]. Hoppe & Son, 1117-19 Chestnut
street, who are both wholesalers and
retailers of Victor records, have an
excellent selection on hand, not only
of the old favorites, but also Of the
new. Their splendid assortment of
Upright and Grand Pianos, too, in
vites inspection.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27

T1HE hospitable cheer of an open
fireplace charms US all, but few
- like the bother of caring for Il.
"Radiantfire." the wonderful new dis
covery in househeating, especially
adapted to fireplaces, gives, in an
easier way, the same effect, and
warns the room so quickly it seems
magical. At the House Furnishing
Store of J. Franklin Miller, 1912
Chestnut Street, they are showing
odorless gas heaters, which saves
tons Of coal year. No. 101, for the
Living Room, is massive and artistic
in shape, finished to harmonize with
any character Of decoration, par
ticularly Mission, Flemish or old
English. The smaller sizes are
adapted to narrower freplaces, and
the strongest prejudice against gas
heaters will vanish under the glow
Of Humphrey Radiantfre.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27

SSTV VERY great institution is the
heightened shadow of single
man." and the shadow That
made the Steinway pianos was that
Of Henry e. Steinway, the founder Of
the celebrated firm Of that name,
whose descendants still carry on the
business Of manufacturing these
wonderful instruments sold by the
N. Stetson Co., I'LL Chestnut Street,
Every component part Of the pianos
IS made in their own plants, includ-
and nothing but the highest grade
materials enters into their composi-
ton. The finest selected lumber and
the choicest veneer only are used N
the cases, which may be finished. n
desired, In different colors or styles
to harmonize with any plan or period
of decoration.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27
Mems Warm GLOUes, SOC

WCW . VUF" UCUCto, CVC
thousand pair of good warm, feeceined fabric gloves
and khaki have been reduced They have clasp at
the wrist
ChiIdren's Fleece Lined GLOUes, SOC
Gray khaki fabric gloves that clasp at the wrist
warmly eeed inside to protect little fingers when days
cold.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-04-19
A Question to Answer.

The most important question the
American people have ever had to
answer is before them now. 1t is
this: will you lend the govern
ment all you can spare. at good in
terest, by buying bonds, or have
Germany take more than you can
spare by big indemnity, later?"
If Germany wins this war be sure
that we will pay dearly. If it ends
in a draw with Germany's military
power unbrOkeD, then we shall have
to pay enormous taxes to maintain
a great army and navy for our de-
Tense. And some day in the future
our children will have to fight it
out all over again. Right now Ger,
many is laying plans for the mex.
war. 1t will come as surely as day
follows night if her military power
is not broken by a decisive defeat
In that defeat is our only safety
our only hope of getting away
from the cost of maintaining a great
military establishment, and avoid
ing the awful cost of another war in
the future. The world has an ulcer
ated tooth and its name is German
militaryism. 1t will hurt and it
will cost to pull it, but for the sake
of peace and democracy aud human
rights it must be done. II must not
be allowed to poison the happiness
of the world for generations to
come.
Every one of US must do our part
to help, Some must fight. some
raise foodstuffs. some manufacture
needed supplies, and every one who
can must buy bonds, The govern
ment.iMust have money and you
and | must lend every cent that WI
can possibly spare. 1t is a duty
that includes both patriotism and
self-preservation, a solemn .obliga
ton. laid upon US that we must not
dare not shirk.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-04-19
Gard Of Thanks.

We desire to thank our friends
and neighbors for their assistance
aud comfort during the sickness
and death of our baby. We ap-
preciate this assistance and thank
you from the bottom of our hearts,
The floral offerings were much ap-
preciated and will never be for
gotten.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Pike.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-04-19

The value of a farm name" is
more and more being recognized in
Missouri. 1t has been observed
that in many instances a farmer
with a registered name has been
the turning point in choice in max
in & real estate sales. 1t is a helpful
thing in farm letter heads and fami
ly stationery, and is of some social
value to the household. The farm
n OF worth naming is not the sort OF
home that it can and should be
today.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Anderson re-
turned from San Antonio Sunday
where they were called on account
of the serious illness of their son,
Ray. We are glad to say they re-
port Rays condition as much i'm
proved and he seems in fair way
to recovery. 1t may be sometime
however, before he is able to take
up his work in the training camp.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-04-19
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Pike.

The Missouri State Prison Board,
Jefferson City, is selling prison
made binder Irvine at % Ia cents
per pound to farmers in this state.
Price will advance as soon as the
present stock of sisal is exhausted,
and only cash with order now holds
twine at this price.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-04-19
Automobile Battery.

| have been appointed the FAC
TORY REPRESENTATIVE for the
EXIDE STORAGE BATTERY for
automobiles. | have stock of
these on hand and can fit your car
at once. have a stock of repairs
for EXIDE BATTERIES and can re-
pair your Exide Battery without the
delay usually encountered owing to
sending away for parts. | want
your business and am equipped to
take care of your wants at once
1 make NO CHARGE for inspecting
ANY MAKE of battery.
R V. Graham,
Exide Service Station for Monroe,
Marion, Rails and Shelby Counties
The Shipping Board plans con
struction of three launching ways
for three 3,500-ton concrete vessels
This type of vessel is still in an ex'
detrimental stage, and if found sue
cess full the board may build $500
ton concrete ships.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-04-19

Field and garden Seed are uncon-
ditionally exempted from all en-
bargoes. according to the Depart
ment of Agriculture. Instructions
are issued to all railroads to do
everything possible to- expedite the
movement of seed.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-04-19
Moving Faster.

In war as in all other human af-
fairs emergencies are the stepping
stones TO progress. The battle cri.
sis in France has given unity to the
allied command, and in this respect
the forces of democracy are now.
for the first time since the war be-
gan, at an equality of advantage
W it'll those of the kaiser
To the same crisis we owe a new
speeding up of our own war ma
chine. American troops in France
would not have been ready to act
as an independent army groups for
m Ontbs to come. But under the
new authority of General Foch it
has been made possible for them
to participate in the struggle at
once. That result was in every way
to be desired. 1t will hearten and
inspire the men who were eager to
get into the fight and on whom in
action might easily have a contrary
effect, and it will stir America to
deeper realization of its responsible.
ity for their energetic support.
Already we may see the results
of the call to increased effort. The
plan to send American troops to
England to finish training there is
one response. That will facilitate
our mobilization. at home by clear
ing the environments of troops not
ready for the battle front, but whose
detention here taxed the training
camps. At the same time it is an
nounced the troop movement to
France is to be speeded by the use
of British ship tonnage and perhaps
by the taking over more neutral
ships.
War waits for no plans. 1t is
not waiting for the development of
our program as the government had
arranged it. A year ago the failure
of Nivelle's offensive brought one
sharp crisis and the first American
contingent was rushed over before
we had planned. Again. if the war
had waited, we had planned to Or
ganize our troops in France as a
separate command and to take over
an independent sector of the front.
But another crisis has changed all
that and General Pershing's forces
are to be brigaded with our British
and French allies, and the new pro-
gram calls for increased numbers of
divisions to be rushed across as fast
as ships can be found to carry
them.
Americas job is to get the men
there, and there is gratifying evil
dence that the job is under way.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-04-19

When you make up
your mind to which one
you are going, I'll be
glad to help you plan a
trip that win make your
1918 outing a memoir
able one. S. b. ThiehOff,
Ticket Agent, T he
Pleasant Way to Travel
Everywhere West.