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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
French and Other Party Frocks
for Little Children

Those from France rocks Of white
tnst and daniest of hand embroidery and the farke
tu There only Of each STYLE but there is something the
lot for from months to Prices $165o 5
Crepe de chine dresses made in this country white
blue, smoked and with real Irish lace Sizes
years Prices, $165O to $22.5O.
Net dresses with shining little pink blue satin ribbons
are in 2 to year Sizes prices $1O75 to $14
Silk and lingerie slips to under them $375
Third
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
Little Gift Rugs Specially Priced
Light on
the Lampshade
Question

Fifty fine shades for foor lamps
are reduced TO SO each.
There are no two of them alike,
but all are covered with the
kopeck cloth which is SO artistic.
Each is "a inches in diameter.
CEourth Floor. CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
BrOcaded Velvet
Handbags of
Unusual Value

Especially one at $40, which is
about regular factory cost.
This is a large bag Of fine
black brocaded velvet with heavy,
square tortoise shell finish frame.
The bag at $3.50 is also in
black brocaded velvet and has Il
heavy ornamental frame that
closely resembles sterling silver
This bag has a tassel, too.
Main Floor. Chestnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04

Among the lovely gifts are
the lingerie pillows of filet and
hand embroidery.
Of cushions there are liter
ally hundreds. Round and
square and oblong and pillow
shape, they are of many mate
rials and radiant OF subdued
colorings. Some black satin
cushions with Japanese hand
embroidery are charming.
For the woman who has
everything there are foot
warmers, for boudoir OF auto
mobile use-these are unusual
and make out-of- the ordinary
gifts.
Market
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
The Rdrest Kinds of
Fur Gloves
A Regular Incoming of Down
Filled Quilts

This implies regular outgoing also. They coming
with the brook. Many buying
giftnd what splendid gifts they make Many others buying
their We have such large
grade Of stock them i'll coverings of ateen $40
rich choice Of silks S45 for quilts filled
real eiderdowr.
Particularly the downed quilts coverings
silk $3.50 Japanese silk
silk a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
A Wonderful
Silk Stock for
a. Wonderful
Silk Season

Sill as the fabric of the
hour.
Sensible aCOmen ai>e buying
SILKS more thai, cver for gifts.
Fashionable Woneu are 6uv-
9itg silL,s more than erer to
sceor on all occasions.
Sill as supreme IN fashions
domain.
We hdre a stocE 1rLicb arc
bsliere to be soptemeHR cLar-
dcteT.
II IS pydcticoUy u Wejr stock.
II is q wonderfully carried
stock and uniformly fine.
Ie more respects it is a long
step IN ddvunce Of other StocI:S.
The silks that 7vW be qrorn
ae&t Spyilg are an dttractiCe
feature IN it.
Nsw toula,'ds in Spring and
Satmn,er patterns, $3.50 to 81
gard.
New janty tafetas. plaids
and stripes So to So a. gard.
Ne1v bdronette sdtmS q,
street dnd ereniHg Shodcs,
$3.50 q gard.
Ne7v Shantng pongees, &c
q gard.
Nelv plain tub silks. $3.50
gard ~ light colors;; 50 q yard
in durh coloTs.
Nsw jersey silks. mew s7,irt-
qcaist silks, desirable silks oW.
tFirst Floor. ChestnuO
Special Silks
A large and interest,"
ing selection of silks is
sk0lrn on the West aisle
at special prices. some as
l0U as 81 a yard.
(West Aisle
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
The Novelty Furniture Section Is a
Wonderfully Happy Hunting
Ground for Gifts

People looking for gifts of permanence and practical
worth with element of beauty and novelty usually find
their the displays of furniture the Fifth Floor
With gftseekers has become happy hunting ground
Not only they finding here the things they want but they
finding them at reductions of 25 to 33 Is from our
regular prices
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04

sewing StahuS ana laDleS
$3.50 for an oblong sewing
table, enameled and decorated.
$3.50 for a mahogany sewing
stand, folding top.
$3.50 for a lacquered sewing
stand, hinged top and sliding tray.
SIS for an English oak sewing
table, with drop leaves, carved
drawer and spiral legs.
S23 for an inlaid mahogany
sewing table, two drawers and
drop leaves.
$29 for Il lacquered sewing
table, with four separate compart-
ments and yarn bowl.
S33 for a lacquered sewing
table, pedestal base.
$42 for q lacquercd sewing
table, with droD leaves, Queen
Anne style.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
New Blouses of Simplicity
and Charm

The first blouse Of Georgee in white
$3.50 It is simply made with tiny tucs in
Little white beads ball fastening
the front.
OF lustrous tub silk is blouse
pink, and is $775 1t is high necked wsh
low collar has tucked front many pearl buttons
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
ReduCed-A Few Leather Goats
for Women

EXACTLY fourteen
Some Of
Innings throughout and sturdy belts These
few mahogany calfskn with collars
and cloth Innings. $780,
The rest Of black glazed kid with velour Innings,
collars and cuffs. $3.50.
Savings much $25 10
Ioor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
The Swish of a Silken
PettiCOat-

pleasant sound opening Christmas package
search Of gift that intimate and practical you
safe in choosing Of these pretty skirts
There skirts of tacta of jersey silk gay
subdued colorings and charming styles
way from $685. to SIS each.
TIoor,C
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
An Unusual Silk Stocking
at $1.35 a Pair

For this which low silk hosiery
tops and solos.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
WANAMAKER'S
eLs Evidence Will
The Shipbuilders on Their Legs
These Days Are Doing a Lot
More for PHILADELPHIA

than the armchair iders who sit around most all day
complaining about war and other taxes.
wise old almanac c-maker years ago said:
Friends, the taxes are indeed heavy, and if those
laid us by the Government were the only ones We
had to pay might discharge them, but we have
many others We are actually taxed twice as much
by our idleness, three times as much by pride,
and four times as much by our foolish expenditures"
Note-In laying out time and money these days,
take counsel with your reason
.... .. ..... ''',::'' %&
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
1900 New Umbrellas
Special at 81 Each

Here's practical gift and good umbrella
Good plain carved
WOOD those for have colored and
1'bcy ere IN epsrunteed 10, oae year. IN # N
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
An Important Sale of Dress
Trimmings and Ga1nitures
at Half Price

Metal braids and trimmings,
10c to 81 yard, are in many
styles and different widths
and just what is wanted now
for fancy work and trimmings.
Beaded ornaments for bags,
l5c to S., are in charming
colors and combinations. And
you can have a beaded bag
for very little!
Tunics and overdresses. S.
TO $25-are beautiful things Of
net and chiffon in black, white
Nv.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04

A Little Lot of Fine Wool
TWeeds Reduced to
$3.50 a Yard
al-wool tweeds that right along
yard that they pretty
advancing down to $3.50
a yard .
They Sc inches wide.
There blue, brown and mixturthe usually
Of another color to brighten them
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
4 NelU Style in Men,
MuMers
For the MAJ, Who Smokes

tIumdors in mahogany, oak and Ca
for so to 500 cigars, Sc to $50.
Pipes from SOC to $3.50.
Tobacco pouches, SOC to $3.50.
Cigar and cigarette holders, 25c to 81.
Ash receivers, lighters, pipe racks, sm
(The Gallery, Juniper)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
Room Size Wilton Rugs at
Less Than Factory Cost

LESS IIdII TdCCOIy VOSt
If to buy these today should have
o them the MILL There just 46 Of them.
#, $3.50 and $3.50.
S3x10.6 #. $6250 and $3.50.
Little Gift Rugs Specially Priced
Wiltons-27x54 $3.50 $780, in, 50 $l35U
Axninsters-27x54 ill., $685. $475; S5JU;
36x70 inr $725
evenhF FIoorC stnut)
Evening journal., 1918-06-26
CARRIEs A nIc MEssAcr

Wherever the English language ia
spoken Harry Lauder Is known, loved
and admired. Everybody has heard Of
the famous singer, comedian, composer
and entertainer who, for 30 years, has
appeared before immense audiences
throughout the world and done so much
TO Increase the popularity Of Scottish
songs and humor. 5000 a week was
paid 10 him for a few minutes OF songs
\ and laughter.
a. Suddenly he got word that his only
- soma young captain In the Argyle and
sutherland Hlghlanders-had been killed
10y the Germans. Black despair over
= whelmed the greatest Of all fun-makers
= But the thoughts OF his dying sons
= last words TO his men won the day.
Harry Lauder decided to carry onl''
He dropped everything and started out
to help the Allied cause.
He subscribed his entire fortune TO
the British war loans He Travelled
about England engaged in patriotic
work. Then he went 10 the front 10
sing to the soldiers on the lighting line
fnd In the hospitals and rest camps.
4e lived with them in the mud and
-5lood-sodden trenches. singing to them
cheering them. inspiring them
Recently he toured the~United States
and Canada, visiting ~ cities from the
Atlantic TO the Pacific, speaking 20 mil
lions about the war, and raising vast
sums through the sale Of Liberty
Bonds. In addition to helping the Red
Gross, the Y. NJ c. A. and other organ
izations that are benefting the boys
at the front, he is raising a fund Of
s5.000.000 for the relief Of Scottish sold
iers and sailors disabled in the war.
The newspapers have printed whole
pages about his splendid work.
At the height Of his fame. Harry
Lauder has written a wonderful book
entitled. "A Minstrel in France in
which he has related his experiences OF
the last two years A close observer
nc made careful note Of the eventful
scenes that he witnessed az the front.
In his own inimitable style, he has dealt
with almost every side Of the great con-
flict while here and there the story
IS lightened by flashes Of pathos and
kindly humor.
"A Minstrel In France" carries a big
message between its covers Harry
Lauder has painted pictures Of life in
the trenches and the spirit Of the men
that viii never fade In the PAGES that
ne has written laughter and tears are
vOndrously mingled. As a patriot and
? father who has given mis- only son
20 the cause Of freedom the great COM
edians narrative is full Of intense fer
,yor. In It he tells Of the new kind Of
heroes the great war has made.
Harry Lauder has come out boldly to
fay the Kaiser and all his legions and
has described the Huns as they really
are. His words Of comfort and good
cheer Will appeal TO every family that
has a son in service, and anyone. in
fact, who has a friend in uniform viii
find courage and Inspiration in his
ringing message Of patriotism and faith.
Evening journal., 1918-06-26
BY MILTON BRoNNER

special Stan Dispatch.
CAMP MEADE, Nd, June 26--Beljevt
me, when Uncle Sam by means Of the
active vigilsnt medical department Of the
army gets through with young sammy
In his first weeks as a soldier in the
National Army, there is little left TO be
known about him.
The physical examination Is only
part OF the game The Psychological
board Of the medical department also
puts every man through a severe men
tai examination. In this camp this is in
charge OF Captain Daniel S. LaRue,
Lieutenant Constantine +. Malmbere
and Lieutenant l.. D. Pedrick, all Of
whom have their doctor OF philosophy
degree and are expert psychologists.
In company with an ofilcer OF the sur
geon generals ofllce and one Of the
brightest newspaper women in the
county. Joined a class Of recruits and
took the test
The real rookies-about half a COM
pany Of them-were seated on the floor.
each given a compo board, a pencil and
a printed test paper with eight series Of
tests.
While Lieutenant Maimberg explain
ru tlC hotdLu "a the ttStr, tAo hlth WtIt
ordered to hold their pencils IN the air.
Then at the word "Go," they were 10
write the answers 10 the various ques-
tions until time was called.
The intervals allowed for ths various
tests varied from one to nve minutes
There are tests in mental agility with
the arrangement Of numerals tests in
arithmetical problems. and tests which
probe the mind as 10 quichness Of com
prehenslon OF the printed word. More
Evening journal., 1918-06-26
SIL0 AND ALFALFA
CAMPAIGN PLANNED

The executive committee Of the New
Castle County Farm Bureau has sci
aside the week OF July s 10 ~. inclu-
sive, for the New Castle county sllo and
alfalfa campaign. The slogan during
this campaign will be 100 more silos
for New Castle county. Due 10 the in
creaslng cost OF producing milk. the
executive committee has devised this
campaign with the intention Of induce
ing tile farmers Of the county TO pro-
duce more dairy food on the farm and
thus cut in half the feed bill at the
mill. when commercial feeds are cost
ing from $50 TO $40 per ton and
steadily increasing in cost, II would
seem highly practical TO substitute
these so far as possible with home
grown feeds.
Scientists and practical farmers $50
that one-third OF the feeding value OF
the corn crop is In the stock. As the
fodder is generally handled in the
pound, only a small portion OF the
stock Is consumed. Furthermore, one
OF the great advantages OF silage is as
succulence and conditioner. When
fed as dry fodder this vaIue is lost en-
tirely.
The growing OF alfalfa is a highly
profitable crop for New Castle county
There is no hay crop that will Yield the
tonnage and the nutrients as will al
falfa Siage and alfalfa is a combi
nation that goes a long way In feeding
the dairy herd.
During the week Of July 10 ~,
meetings viii be held in all parts Of the
county. The dairy and the soils and
crops community committeeman OF the
Farm Bureau have scheduled meetings
sc Townsend, Middletown, Mt. Pleas
ant. kirkwood, Newark. Newport Hoe
kessin. and Talleyville The meetings
will be held at milk stations and on
farms having sllos A special speaker
from Washington viii address all OF
these meetings. Several members OF
the County Farm Bureau will be pres
ent, as we'll as County Agent Leader NJ
O. Pence and County Agent r. O. Baus-
man. These meetings Will last one
hour.
Evening journal., 1918-06-26
Summer and Winter
Clothes for Floors

Whichever kind the floor
may need, long-headed house
keepers are buying them now
in this Emergency Sale, be-
cause Of the
25% to 500 Reductions
at which such fresh, new,
pretty rugs are not likely to
be found very soon again.
No odd lots or left-overs,
but fine rugs, Of the standard
and the wanted qualities, in
the standard and wanted
sizes (from small rugs to
room-size) and kinds, in
cluding:
Wilton Body Brussels
Velvet Administer
Tapestry Brussels
Rag Japanese Rush
(open Evenings. Fifth Floor. MArkeb
Evening journal., 1918-06-26
Next to the People
In the Home

The thing that counts the
most in the home is
Evening journal., 1918-06-26
WeU-ntdde, Well
looking Furniture

such as is universally associa-
ted with the name Of Wana-
maker, even by those who live
at great distances from Phila-
delphia, but who have Travelled
the distance more than once
to benefit by our August
Sales of Furniture.
The present Sale of Furni-
ture represents our August
Sale, advanced to meet the
needs of the war workers.
At least 10000 pieces of
handsome, new, high-grade
pieces of furniture (for we sell
no other kind) are in the sale.
The larger part of it is new
goods ordered for the August
Sale, delivered to us on
hurry-up calls, but containing
no hurry-up workmanship,
for that we don't permit -
And this stock will sell at
reductions averaging 1919 per
cent.
The furniture has been care
fully selected with a view to
the needs of the average
householder, and comprises:
Bedroom Suits
Dining-rOOm Suits
Living-room Suits
Library Suits
Porch and Lawn Furniture
A Variety of Single Pieces
A wide range of styles and |
kinds in mahogany, American |
walnut (both plain and fig
ured) enamel in all colors (the
majority are hand-decorated) |
tapestry, and
wicker and rustic.
In brief, it is a case of pres
ent choice and immediate de-
livery at August Furniture
Sale prices.
(open Evenings. Firth and Sixth FIoorU
Evening journal., 1918-06-26
THRUSH PATRIOT
DOING HIS BIT

Our carrier pigeons are doing their
bit In winning tho war as messengers
but the brown thrush. shown in the
picture, is showing his feeling Of pa
triotism by displaying the American nag
In his home How or where the bird got
the flag is q mystery, but It is carefully
entwined in the sticks and grass MAX
ing up the nest. Why not all be as 10y
al TO the United STATES as this thrush.
Evening journal., 1918-06-26
STANTON CARNIVAL.

Diamond State Grange will meet al
the home OF Jacob Maaclary, on July 4.
The bi-monthly meetings during the
summer viii be held at the homes OF
members instead OF at Vie tall In
Stanton.
The Stanton Community Improvement
Association will give a carnival on the
Afternoon and evening OF July 29 on the
lawn OF Reuben Sattorthwsite's home.
It WIN be in the nature OF an elaborate
bazaar. Half OF the proceeds Will be
given 10 the Red Cross and half for
Improvements.
Evening journal., 1918-06-26
Mental Test Harder for Yankee
Soldiers Than Physical Exam

than this cannot be told.
We visitors all passed with an aver
age that put us in the officer class.
When he were ell puffed up with pride,
Captain La Rue took us downstairs,
where the Beta" tests are made. These
are given 20 the men who failed In the
Alpha tests, or who had very little
schooling. or are foreigners.
The test papers deal largely with
matters OF drawing and with searching
the observstional powers. It's the sim
pie truth TO say that we outsiders didn't
exactly cover ourselves with glory.
There Is still another test which was
not given us. lt is known as the indi-
vldual test. When a man fails both In
alpha" and beta" he Is given aslmple
examination TO ind out the degree Of
his mentality. II it is below that OF a
child Of II. the board recommends that
the man be dismissed from service.
Now, what is the good OF applying a
ysrdstick 10 the mind Of a man?
To begin with once the armies get
over In France. Il is essential that every
man shall be able quickly and intelli-
gently 20 comprehend orders A man
who is slow or stupid might mIsunder-
stand, and his mistake might cause seri-
Gus consequences. The tests give an ac-
curate gauge OF the mems minds. Nat
urally those who show up best will be
used In the important army tasks
Then there Is another use 10 which
the tests are put The man who stands
high In them, who is physically and
morally nc and has shown the right
kind OF grit, Is given the FIRST whack at
being a non-commissioned ofilcer He is
in line for promotion. And there is no
In 10.
Evening journal., 1918-06-26
"HOIU'S Your Kitchen?"
Means "HOU'S Your
HeGIth?"

Means "HOU,S Your
HeaIth?"
and "How's your bathroom?"
is another vital question,
which, together with all
others essential to good house
keeping, is answered by the
Wanamaker Housefurnishing
Store.
This is the famous Store
that never side-tracks quality
to make a sale, and makes the
more sales for never doing so.
It's part in the Emergency
Sale commenced with
10000 HousefwHishtng
Articles Reduced 4
Shower-baths, bath-stools,
high-grade refrigerators, alu-
minum cooking ware, kitchen
cabinets, household soaps
(oleine and borax) may be
mentioned among these arti-
cles. And as the Sale pro-
crosses it is likely that many
new offerings will be added.
Not a second" or a reject,
or an inferior article can be
found in this collection.
(open Evenings. Fourth Floor. Msrkep
Evening journal., 1918-06-26
The DolOn Stairs Store
Is Different

from any other store situated be-
low street-level and selling in
expensive goods.
It is splendidly lighted, coolly
and freshly ventilated, and carries
the largest stock of retail merchan-
disc to be found on a single floor
anywhere.
This merchandise includes no
job lots, no relics Cor causes) of
bankruptcy, or goods representing
"hard-lnck stories" Everything is
fresh, of quality that we can re-
commend, and bought especially
for the Down Stairs Store.
Prices are the lowest that we can
possibly fix and maintain qualities
Among the merchandise carried
in an excellent selection are drv.
goods, shoes, gloves, neckyear
women's and mems suits. COATS
hats, hosiery and underwear
w0men's dresses and bIouses. chill
dren's garments, upholstery ma.
terials, and household linens. botb
all-linen and mercerized cotton. as
well as towels and toweIino for
bathroom and kitchen.
The Down Stairs Store is an in.
tegral part of the Wanamakar
business. II was organized bv the
Founder and maintained under b;s |
personal direction. ANS
During the Emergency Sale
it will be open evenings.
Evening journal., 1918-06-26
A Welcome To Var Workers
Backed Up By Performance
Holding the August Sale of Furniture N0lO
AT WANAMAKER'S
"A WELCOME is a good
~ thing or an empty thing
according to what is be-


~ thing or an empty thing
according to what is be-
hind it.
1t is easy enough to say,
Spanish fashion, my house is
yours" but the real question is:
what is your house?"
Our house is Wanamaker's.
Everybody knows the way to
it and feels at home in it.
1t is the biggest house of its
kind in this country, possibly
in the whole world, and the fol-
lowing principles of service are
what made it the biggest house
and the best known one and the
one to which the most people
know their way best, and feel
most at home in:
One price, plaiiSy marked.
Any reduction to represent
straight subtraction with
out previous addition.
Only trustworthy goods,
honestly labeled. 8
To cheerfully take back
unsatisfactory goods and
refund money wherr de-
sired.
To welcome visitors with
out soliciting purchases.
The newcomers to Philadel-
phia and the nearby towns
who are flocking into the Store
to buy furnishings for their
new houses find these princi-
pies, first inaugurated 81 years
ago, in force today.
The old residents and estab-
lished customers are quietly
aware Of and secure in them.
Many Of these, too, have homes
which need new furnishings,
and are especially delighted to
have the August Furniture
Sale advanced to this conven-
lent date.
Primarily intended to help
the home-makers whom war
work has brought into this new
locality, the present Emergency
Sale is in the large an opportu-
nifty for everybody.
Evening journal., 1918-06-26
9VOINNW Fieufs fsL GlRl1Ak PKESI
From the Frankfurter zeitunq;

fhphh 'hc fiohhiuflcE LtituilNs
What has become OF the spiritual
uplifting" the "puriAcation," and the
elevation TO higher level OF moral
ity" which the enthusiasts promised
us as result Of the war; is II TO be
found in the fact that the burglars en-
gage in regular revolver battles in the
streets Of Vienna. or in the fact that o
hardened swndler who has embetzled
half a million crowns. and an incor-
rigible rascal who had indeeently as
saulted a seven-year-cld girl. were ac-
quilted by juries on the ground that
one must not be too precise in these
times?
We should not deceive ourselves.
Everything has remained as IL was
low, mOney-grubbing arrogant and dis
honest. The only difference is that IL
has all become some degrees wilder,
bolder, and more ruthless.
Evening journal., 1918-06-26
HUNS SEEK TROOPS
WHO SPEAK ENGLISH

(By Newspaper Enterprise ASSN
AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, June
26.--The Germans are singing out
those Of the soldiers who can speak
English and placing them along the
front opposite the American troops.
Some Of the captiyes use American
slang, which would indeate they came
from the United States.