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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-11-01
Like a LOOKING Glass.

Toledo, GA clerk in an automobile
sales place sat at the window all day.
He noticed every woman who passed
seemed to stare at him. Flirting.
thought he. as he patted his cowlick
,own and stared back. His wife
passed. She stared too. Your win.
dow makes perfect looking glass, shs
said when she entered the store.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-11-01
Wow. Eggs 80 Years Old.

Fayette City, Fla.-Eggs believed to
be more than eighty years old were
discovered by workmen who were max
ing alterations in an old homestead
here. The eggs were found In a nest
between the rafters on the second
floor. 1t is thought they were laid
while the house was being constructed.
They were blackened from the dust Of
years.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-11-01

Baltic front it desires peace and
friendly relations with the new states
formed in that region. OF course it
would then be able to turn most of its
attention to the East. where Admiral
Kolchak Is reported to have had sew
eral notable successes recently.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-11-01

war. 1t Is expected the new Pacific
feet when complete will have 60 or 70
chaplains Of various religious deno,n-
nations.
Captain Scott formerly was stationed
at San Francisco.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-11-01
Treasury Department Has Plan
to Defeat Activities of Mod
ern Smugglers.
CUSTOMS REVENUE MENACEO
Rum-Running and Smuggling on Large
Scale by Airplane and Submarine
Looked for in Near Future by
Revenue Chief.

MISUNDERSTANDING and rum
running on large scale by airplane
and submarine is looked for in the
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-11-01

and that the employees OF the coipo-
a strike in order to prove to Judge
Gary the authority Of their selected
representatives to present their griev-
ances. In the Chicago district, at
least, strike-breakers will not be en-
ployed, according to the company Of
ficlals. The strikers will be paid of
apd discharged permanently, and II
the waIkout is general, the mills will
shut down.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
WANAMAKER'S
The Whole Store is 7ptoe to Seue You These Wonderful
Books Fresh From
the Presses

The Jervaise Comedy" by J. D. Beresford.
$1.5O. A comedy which will interest and amuse
readers through it's situations and delight them
because of its charming telling.
THE Soul of Ann Rutledge," by Bernie Bah
cock. $1.5O. The story of Lincons love for
Ann Rutledge and it's moulding power in his
life has never been told before.
Athletes ALL" by Walter Camp. Sl.5O. A
book which deals with Athletics and Prepared
ness, Health and Sportsmanship and kindred sub
iects after the interesting manner which one
would expect of its author.
"A Pagan of the Hills" by Charles Neville
Buck author of "The Call of the Cumberlands." :"
Price $3.50. The story of mountain maid
reared to be a man in courage, in honor and
even in dress.
MAIN Floor, Thirteenth)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
The Best Cotton Goods
for Downright
Hard Wear

Everyday suitng" we Call it because it is
such favorite with mothers who want sturdy
cotton fabric for everyday play suits for small
boys or girls, and it is also used for garden or
sports skirts for women
There is no end to the wear in this suiting
and it washes well also, even though it comes in
dark browns blues and grays, both stripes and
plain colors; % inches wide and 2Sc yard.
Percale is not as heavy, but it stands great
deal of hard wear. In light and dark plain colors
and in stripes and figures; 25c yard and one
yard wide.
(First Floor, ChestnuO
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21

NO woman counts her pumps complete
~ without shoe buckles. These may be little
plain metal affairs or they may be of enamel,
sterling silver. bronze or steel beads, rhine
stones jet, cut bronze and cut steel. prices
running from 81 to $50 the pair in the Womens
Shoe Store. (First Floor, Market)
great many of the strangers in the city
join the Store tours and get vivid idea of
some of the doings within these four massive
walls of granite. Tours start from the
Rendezvous, on the Eighth Floor, Central. at
$3.50. 1O:3O and 1890 A. NJ, and at and $3.50
p. M.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
All Good Scouts Need
Good Equipment

During these Victory Loan days Boy Scouts
will be busy.
They will find orIf scout section prepared with
regulation suits and individual garments-such
as belts, stockings, Shorts" shirts-and all the
other needfuls and accessories for their proper
equipment.
An experienced scoutmaster in charge to see
that every boy gets the right article and the
right fit Sizes for boys of IL to IS years.
tsecend .KIoer. csntrsi)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
TUO Rare Carved Tables

in The Little Hodse are recent arrivals and
peculiarly interesting to any one who appreciates
really fine things. Both Italian in type and
both of walnut wood also both are rather low
and very long
The smaller one would be perfect in long
window or behind davenport, or used as a console
table in hall or living room; it has beautifully
carved slab ends and central stretcher and the
price is $685.
The larger table has eight legs, carved with
vine leaves and grapes; the stretcher is plain and
the top of the table has a carved edge with mold
ing The price is $400
Another newcomer in these warerooms is
chest of drawers done in fine blue lacquer. the
base being of antique gilt and exceedingly decora-
tive. This is s400.
iFifth Floor. Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
Mems Clothing With the
Fundamentals of Quality

Good quality in mems clothing comes by
working for it, not by wishing for it.
Some people might wonder why we talk
much about the subject of quality in mems
clothing. One reason is because have
clothing of quality to talk about. Another is
because, after all is said and done, the whole
question in mems clothing comes down to one
of quality.
Clothing quality depends upon certain things
that is to say, certain things are essential
lThird n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21

to it. The first is cloth; the second is skill; the
third is the fashion sense-the rest is matter
of the will to produce the best
Of how many stocks Of mems clothing in this
city it be said that in all of these essentials
they register 100 per cent. We don't know.
We satisfied to know that there is one
stock of which it CAN be said, and we want
every man to know that he will find that store
here. We have the mems Spring suits to prove
it at $2S to $65, and mems lightweight overcoats
at $50 to $50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
Parisienne COrsets
of Elastic and TricOt

They are all very soft, with few bones and
practically no tops.
One model wholly of pink elastic is stripped
with satin, and is peculiarly comfortable, $11.
Cotton tricot with practically all of its few
bones in the back and one in front, $1,000. -.
silk tricot with satin strips, very soft
through the hips, sci
A heavier silk tricot with satin fronts, very
few bones and lace trimming, $30
Third Floor, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
40 New MOSul Rugs
SIS to $3.50

This is a unbaling of good desirable
weaves in red, blue and tan shades, and in size
3x6 to 3.6X7 feet. They are priced very reason
ably at $45 to $3.50.
Some interesting new Chinese pieces came in
at the same time mat sizes in tan and blue colors
$3.50 to $3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
New Vestings to Make
Your Own Vests

One kind is of net, cream or white, with
ruflings of Valenciennes lace or fine tucks 1t is
dainty and extremely pretty, and the price is
1925 to S525 yard.
For women who want dark-cOored vests,
there is navy blue or brown Georgette crepe,
braided with silk braid and made especially for
this purpose. This is $l1.25 yard
OF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
New Clothes for the
Chauffeur and Robes for
the Car

Now is the time to get your chauffeur his
new uniform and choose busters and light
weight robes for yourself and your guests.
Chauffeurs' suits of lightweight whipcords
and worsteds in grays and tans $50 to $45.
Chauffeurs' raincoats, $3.50 to $35.
Busters Of cotton, linen, chambray. mohar
or pongee, for owner or chauffeur $3.50 to $25.
Lightweight robes of cotton, linen, wool,
mohair Bedford cord or whipcord, SIS to $50.
tThe Gallery, ChesnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
Baby Delights

The most charming imaginable creepers and
rompers are being made in this country, of
French nainsook, gingham and China silk, with
some simple ornamentation like tarting. White
and colors like pure yellow pink and blue. Sizes
Of creepers to years, of rompers. 2 to 6 years.
Prices $S.75 to $3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
Some of the. Good Styles
in nWOmen's $8LOw Shoes

Black and dark tan calfskin oxfords with wide
toes and low heels-very distinctive.
Dark tan ca1fskin and black glazed kidskin
oxfords with military heels.
Patent leather oxfords with Cuban heels.
Black cafskin pumps with Louis or Cuban
heels.
Patent leather and black cafskin short tongue
pumps with Louis heels.
Patent leather and black cafskin pumps on
boys last with low heels
Black glazed kidskin blucher oxfords with turn
soles and Cuban heels.
(First Floor. MarkeD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
Women's Practical
Handkerchief $I.SO
a DOzen-Special

We couldn't begin to buy them today for that
price, that's how good they are for $1.sO dozen.
Perfectly plain linen with marrow hemsttched
hems, fresh and spotless and all good size.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
Twenty Styles of
BlOOmerS

\ Mostly pink and white and both silk and
Coz a. Those of nainsook are 81 to $1.75;
othes of wash silk, $285 to $3.50; and still
others of Georgette crepe, flesh and gray, are
$685.
Ankle-length boomers of navy and black
satin are $3.50 and $3.50.
Third Floor. CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
Just Received More $3.50
Sports Satin

The beautiful metallic luster satin that
everybody admires so much when made into
sports skirts.
In the new shipment are these colors-rose,
orchid, blue and apricot The width is one yard
and the price is special
(First Floor. ChestnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
800 WOmen's Good
Cotton Umbrellas, $3.50

Covers of strong black cotton with silk
selvedge edge; frames of the strong paragon
variety; handles of carved mission wood tipped
with bakelite. Most important of all, the UNI
breas are guaranteed for year.
Price $3.50.
tMain Markct)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
Crisp, Fresh New Blouses
Some With a Touch
of Color

Women in search of something little bit
different will like the self-strped organdie
blouses with collars of white, edged with rose or
blue, and finished with dots in the same color;
or the same style in pink or blue organdie with
white collars. Price $3.50
A dainty little waist of white voile has a
tucked vest and collar and imitation let lace for
trimming. Price $3.50.
Of white lawn is new blouse at 1925 which
is trimmed with bands of pink or blue linen and
at $3.50 are cross-barred voile waists with new
collars.
Third Floor. CenraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
Crash Curtains Are Ready
and It Is Time to
Hang Them

They are sterced in conventional designs or
pretty floral patterns, and the best part of all is
that the colors are washable; S. $525, $3.50, $6
and $6.75 pair.
Table covers, scarfs and pillow tops of crash,
stenciled to match the curtains, are here, too so
that an air of GOODNESS may be given the entire
room
(Fifth Floor, Market
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
GOLfng
Equipment

IT. HE ChiIdrens Harcutting Salon is a
l. perfect boon to mothers; the room is so
pleasant and sunny and everything about it is
sanitary.
(Third Floor, Chestnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
Showing the Mems NelU
Panama Hats

These natural Panama hats from Ecuador and
Peru the superlative in Panamas.
The natural color creamy white, is softer
than the bieached.
The natural shape. with the graceful lines
in, not blocked is much the smartest.
. As these fine hats are shown without leather
n ribbon. men who want them in time for the
opening of the straw hat would be wise
to make selection in time to allow for trimming.
Prices SIS to $1O0
Main Floor. MsrkeD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
Mems $3.50 Shoes That
Are Extraordinary
for 1919

In the good old days before the war man
might have have expected shoes like these at
this price, but not recently. You will have to
look far to match them
In black cafskin and dark mahogany calfskin
there are two Styles one straight lace an
English last and the other mediunl-toe blucher.
blucher of black kidskn.
tNlain Floor. MarkeD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
WOmen'S Purses and
Gard Cases

A little purse for her change or little case
for her cards is a convenience.
We have purses of SEAL morocco and auto
leather in number of different shapes Chiefly
black, but some colors.
Prices SOC to $3.50.
(AIair Floor Chesinut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21

Newest of all the coats in the Coat Salons
and many women will think that they the '
prettiest.
Wool embroidery, done entirely by hand and in
quite novel ways; for example, in straight or bias
lines, ending at the edge of the coat in wool
. tassels-this is only one of the new features.
Another is the silk fringe insertion on
lovely wrap hand-embroidered in the same color
silk.
There are oddly shaped scarfs, part of the
coat, to be thrown around the neck and the newest
of cape-shaped collars. In every case the lining
carries out the idea of the trimming $975O to
SITS is the price range.
tFirst Floor, .CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21
Moderately Priced
Summer Rugs

Two groups of rag and fiber rugs that are
good looking and serviceable but inexpensive
Rag Rugs Fiber Rugs
o,,f. CO.. J c,7 "a 9Xl2 it,, $3.50 +.
'Al- l'' @i' anu Pi ~ '''o 7.6Xl0.6 IT,. $l4 R
7.6xl0.6 it,, $l2 and $l3 6x9 # $40 Is
6x9 IT, 500 and ~ Rag Rug Specials
Ak it., 1926 and 50 I8x36 in 6Oc
3x6 it,, 1925 and $2.75 25X50 in, $l.25 .F
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-21

Oak Elat-Top Desks, Single
Pedestal
500 and $3.50.
Oak Flat-Top Desks, Double
Pedestal
$3S, $13, $45. S55.
Oak Typewriter Desks, Single
Pedestal
\ $33, $50, S42, $48. $52.
Oak Typewriter Desks. Double
Pedestal
$44.
tThird Floor, Market
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-28
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

The members of the Epworth
League, with their friends, are enjoy
ing picnic on the court house lawn
this afternoon
Frank Gregor left for his home at
Wilson Saturday after having visited
at the home of his aunt, Mrs James
Satran, southeast of town, for the last
four weeks.
Chas. Lofstead was in town Satur-
day having come in from the Smoky.
near Pat O'Toole's farm where he is
building bridge. He has the Job
about completed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Mathison are
here from Colorado and he is running
a thresher engine for Ernest Spits-
naugIe. He has quit his job at Color
ado, and is at present undecided as to
a location.
Miss Sarah Enix is assisting in the
work at the City Bakery. She has
just finished up over tours years work
on the local telephone switch board
where she was careful and efficient
operator.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-28

Miss Elizabeth Brown transacted
business at Ellis Saturday. She is one
of the teachers in the Ellis schools
during the next school year
The Rev. S. H. Jones, of Gardner
Kansas, was visiting here Tuesday
among the officers and members of
the Presbyterian church He desires
to make a change in his location and
was looking over the situation here
Glen Hinshaw sends word to his
nome folks that he has purchased a
grocery store and meat market bus
mess at 1901 west 9Th street in To-
peka and expects to remain in Topeka
permanently Wa-Keeney friends un-
lite in wishing him success in his\ en-
terprise.
The arrangements are being made
for the publication of the complete
program for the coming Trego
county fair which commences on
Tuesday, September 9th and lasts
four days The line of attractions are
much better than usual and the race
program has been filled up and some
thing much better than any previous
fair is promised.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-28


o. A. Fleming, wife and two
children, of Topeka, visited the first
of the week in this city at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Wollner He is
president of the F'lemming-Wil
wholesale Grocery Co., of Topeka
While burning fire guards Wednes-
day afternoon the shed barn on the
August Bloom place just south of the
track near Geo. Ufford's residence.
caught fire and was totally destroyed
The fire company was called out but
little too late to do any good.
Another transfer in real estate
takes place this week and Harm
Schneider, who lives several miles
south of town has purchased the prop
erty of A. w. Heyl in the west part
of the city. This is nice property and
will make Mr.. Schneider a fine home.
We understand Mr.. Heyl intends build
ing new home.
Ray Ufford@ informs us that the
opening of The Style Shop last Friday
and Saturday was decided success
and from the hearty expressions of
good wishes from the ladies and the
purchases made he is well pleased
with the results. Mr.. Ufford is assited
in the store by Miss Rhoades and Miss
Oldham.
Subscribe for World $15Oa year.
and get all the news.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-28

w. M McCollon, of Salina, an old
friend of Mr.. and Mrs. F. M Munson,
visited with them Wednesday. He was
on his way to Cove and Logan coun-
ties where he has some land invest
ments.
Word was received this morning
that Rev S. II. Jones, of Gardner,
Kansas, will be here next Sabbath
and will preach in the Presbyterian
church a candidate for the pastor
ate of the church. All who can do so
are invited to come and hear him
To say that it was a very pleasant
gathering very feeble describes the
picnic held in the park Wednesday
evening by the students ofzMrs. Stein
berger's music class, their mothers
and their invited guests Most of the
company were little people and they
Just had crackin' good tine'' and
viii be there the next time they have
such chance. The mothers and old
er members assisted Mrs Steinber-
ger IN the preparations for the picnic
and the children had it. A large
crowd was present and the weather
conditions were ideal which made the
gathering a delightful one
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-28
Make Your Feet Glad

Mr. and Mrs. HI. A. johnson and
family, arrived Tuesday night from
Iowa and are visiting at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Long Mrs.
Long and Mrs. johnson are sisters.
T. j. Rhoden's big public sale will
take place at his farm southeast of
town tomorrow Friday, and Joe Sig
ler's sale will be held at his farm
southwest of town on Monday, Sep
TENDER 1st.
Mrs. Vesta Dillinger will meet some
of her pupils at the home of Mrs F..
III. Burnham on Saturday. Those who
wish to take up violin and piano work
with her may call phone 453 and a
period will be given them for that
day. Adv. 27 FTP.
A double wedding took place in this
city last Sunday afternoon at the res
idence of Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Poffen-
berger in which Ralph p. VanBuskirk,
of Denver, and Miss Caroline M
Knouf, of Hill City, and William M
Knouf, of Hill City, and Miss Flor
ence e. Belveal, of Penokee, were I'M
tied in marriage by the Rev. Dr. S. L.
Allison, of the Presbyter church
The Knouf young people are brother
and sister of Mrs. Poffenberger. Mr.
and Mrs. VanBuskirk will make their
home in Denver where he is con
tractor and Mr.. and Mrs. Knouf win
hive on farm near Hill City.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-28

Mrs c. b. Fu11ington and children.
of Navarro, are here visiting this week
at the home of her father, r. C. viii.
son, and with other relatives and
friends.
NOTICE1Boys and girls get down
your old spoilers and start to work
You may be the one to win that dandy
wrist watch the last day of the Fair,
to be given by the Reliable JeweIry
Store Adv. Is ST.
Trego county friends of Oscar Gull
bert are pleased to know that he has
so far recovered from the injuries re-
ceiyed early in July that he came
home from the Hays hospital last
around town but will not do much
farm work for some time yet.
Mrs. Anna Guilbert and son, Wal
ter, have closed deal for the pur-
chase of the Walter Baker residence
| In this city on north Cakes street. 1t
is the intention of Mrs. Guilbert to
move here from her home southwest
of town about the middle of October
In the mearSime Walter will find
some other place in which to locate
his family and will probably build a
new residence next year.
w. Mattingly has been confined to
his home this week from having got
ten tangled up with disc on the j.
NJ. Rinker farm east of town. He was
intending to step up onto the machine
while it was in motion and missing
his footing he went in front of it. Be
fore it could be- stopped his foot and
ankle were badly bruised and lacerat-
ed He will be laid up for a few DAYS
but 1t is extremely fortunate for him
that he was hurt no worse.
Mrs Melody and her daughters,
Miss Julia and Miss Tess, left Sum
day evening for Kansas City where
they will again make their home.
During the last two years Miss Julia
has been one of the efficient operators
on the local telephone board but goes
to Kansas City to take position
which she formerly held, with the
Baker e Lockwood Co. Miss Melody
was good operator and made many
friends while on the local board who
wish her success in the future.
Julius Harries is at the hospital at
Hays receiving treatment for an in
jury received Monday of this week
He was working with the threshing
crew at his farm and when a bundle
became entangled in the self feeder
ne reached in with his right hand to
remove it. His hand and arm were
caught by the knives and badly bruis-
ed and lacerated. He went to the Hays
hospital for treatment and, we are in
formed, the index finger on the right
hand was removed and it is also doubt
fuI whether the thumb can be saved
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-11-14
Ch1opsae6e.

Since graduating from the National
School Of Chiropractic, J. A. Petit,
D. c., has opened an Office in Calmar
with good success. He now has IN, ad-
justing table in his home, and is ready
to give adjustments to any who may
desire to patronize him.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-11-14
Earuefs Attention.

When in Cresco call and see The
Simplicity Farm Record and Income
Guide. An inexpensive necessity
which every farmer should have. Price
only so cents. For sale by VIM. l..
Eye, Hide and Fur Dealer, Cresco. IL.
N. /. Phone 1888. l2.tf
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-11-14
Fer Sale!

Property bringing an income of 10
per cent. above taxes and insurance on
an investment of S., 800. Write to VIM.
F. ALLEN, 36l9 Grand Ave.. Minneap-
oils, MINI.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-11-14
For Sale

A number of cheap horses; work OF
drivers. 9tf n. P. Lydon.