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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-25
Rag Picking Millionaire
WAKES Richer and Richer
On What You ThreW AWay

per from city dumps in one year. Chi
cago, with prison labor, extracted cop
per wire from street sweepings. Rub
Der insulation, formerly burned from
wire by junk dealers, was salVaged
by cutting II off with tools invented
by the prison workers.
Brooklyn, n. Y, now is the head
quarters of thirty incorporated COM
panies which buy and sort discard
ed copper wire. New York city has
fifty similar concerns.
Almost An Essential Industry"
And the rag-pieker is doing much
for society. Products Of the junk
and peddIer's business now are found
in almost every home. Some Of these
products are paper Wrappings OF
bundles delivered from stores. win
dow glass from broken bottles. and,
in the kitchen, practically all iron
utensils like the griddle cake pan are
manufactured from scrap iron.
Even the spangles in the society
woman's silk gown often originate IN
tin salvaged from discarded tomato
cans.
Rubber shoe soIes and heels are
made from scrap rubber. Inexpen-
sive shoes contain soles from Heath;
er board" which IS salvaged tom
book covers.
Reclamation of used paper is In
creasing at the rate Of 100 per cent
per decade. From 1904 to 1914 it in
creased at the rate of 156 per cent
During the same period the price OF
used paper rose 15S per cent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-25

PHILSDELPHIA. Pa. March %
That tight skirts delay the trains by
adding seventeen seconds to the av-
eraEe stop is the allegation contain
ed in a complaint filed by the South
Jersey Commuters Assoc alton with
Charles Markham. regional railroad
director. whose main Offices are in
this city.
The protest explains that this ex-
ira time concession is necessary to
the female sex because the .teps Of
the old Pullman cars used on the
Trenton division Of the Pennsylvania
railroad are of a height from the
station platform that makes impera-
i've a tortoise-likc movement on the
part Of the hObbled woman passen-
gers entering and leaving the trains.
According to hcarsay Of the J rsey
commuters the brakesmcn are taking
considerable interest in their work
nowadays because Of the fact that
women must literally be lifted to tue
platform in aliEhtinE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-25

Now comes the "rag-picking mil
lionaire."
Estimates compiled from Govern
ment~reports on waste reclamation"
in the United States indicate that
more than 400 miIlionaires have been
developed from pursuit of amy rags
any bones, any bottles today?"
Rag picking and collection OF tin
cans, scrap iron, old paper, wire, rub
Der, and all discarded metals repre-
sents an annual turnover OF over
50. 900, 900 900, according to incom-
plete estimates.
And all kinds and classes are get
ting into the rag game" because OF
it's monetary attractions. The Waste
Reclamation Service of the Commerce
Department has discovered one Har-
ward man who gave up a S1O.O00-a-
year "rag-picking" job to enter war
work-and now he's going back to
his original work again.
This to Be banner Year.
This year is expected to be one Of
the biggest in the history OF the
business.
More than 200 collection and sort
ing plants. in operation in big cities
alone average a turnover of $2,OOO,OOO
worth of business annually. Here the
rags and paper are separated, baled
| and sold to manufacturing plants.
approximately 100000 persons
were employed in the business in 1918.
Big cities are going into the junk
| and rag business. Camden, N J., re-
claimed 1000, 900 pounds of waste pa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-25
FAILED, BUT
TRAMP FIXEDIT Up

TOPEKA, Kan, March 25.-George
Burnham, a carpenter, for years was
a careless dresser. His wife told him
about 1t. but somehow George
thought she didn't know it ALL
George. you look like a tramp" she
would tell him.
The other day a tramp appeared at
the Burnham kitchen door and asked
for a hand out" Mrs. Burnham told
him she had nothing and the cost OF
living was too high to waste any
thing.
AS the tramp left the yard he met
George coming in. Stepping to one
side the tramp sized him up and then
said:
.Nothin' doin' here, pard. She done
turned me down cold. Let's double
team t. the next house"
Next day George bought new suit
but he didn't tell his wife why.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-25
WOMEN WOULD Join
NEWPERSHINGP POST

Can yeomen CF) and marinettcs
and class themselves as such?
General Pershing Post. No. /. World
War Veterans, tried to decide this
question last night when an enthusi-
astic gathering Of 500 men met in the
auditorium OF the new National Mu-
scum,
II women are admitted to this or
gantHation. Washington will estsb-
lish 4 precedent. It was pointed out
last night that no other veterans or
ganizatiOn in America has admitted
women.
The General Pershing Post, which
- newly organized. now has a mem
oership Of 500. The association IS
composed Of officers Of all branches
OF the service, sailors, soldiers and
marines. Formation Of a national
organization was discussed last night
and it was decided the best plan
would be to appoint delegates to con
Ter with representatives from the
overseas forces and from various
States.
II also was decided to let the queS-
ton Of admitting women be put up to
q national organization. Col Z. Les
ter Jones, commandant Of the post.
read q letter from General Pershing
thanking the post for honoring him
IN naming their post. A membership
Committee was appointed
Major George o. Totten presented
a nag given by Mrs. Isaac T. Mani.
The next meeting is to be held Apg'l
q A committee was appointed 10
seek spacious and comfortable quar-
tiers for the next meeting. Applica-
lions for membership can be obtained
by writing to Lieut. Howard F. Fiske
S35 Southern building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-25
NO TRACE OF AMERICAN
TAKEN BY VILLlSTAS

No trace OF Oscar Wallace, an
American who recently was carried OF
by Mexican bandits. has yet been
found, although the Mexican authori-
ties are reported to be conducting q
vigorous search, according to Stata
Department advices, today.
1t was originally reported that Wal
lace was either dead or badly wound
ed when he was carried away follow
ing the encounter with the bandits al
his home, Hacienda Encinas. near Pro-
greso, in the state of Coahuila- How
ever, today's adVices state that en-
ployes Of the ranch heard him call
ing for assistance, but that they
feared to go to his rescue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-25
SAYS 80 PER CENT OF
AMERICANS WANT LEAGUE

More than so per cent Of the Amer
lean people are in favor OF league
of nations.
That is the opinion Of Col. John
Temple Graves. who gave an address
before the vSOmen's section OF the
Navy League yesterday.
Colonel Graves stated that Presi-
dent Wilson "is more condemned in
the Capital than any other place in
the country" and said that he could
see no reason why people criticised
the Presidents actions, declaring
that such criticism was unjustihed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-25
PAWNS FALSE TEETH FOR
DOPE" HUBBY ALLEGES

ATLANTA. Ga. March 25.-The
wife of Fred Yonkers pawned L
furniture and clothing belonging IL
herself and -Yonkers to buy dope"
Yonkers told Recorder Johnson, but
the husband drew the line when she
finally pawned her false teeth. The
recorder. however. ruled that was in
sufficient cause for .Yonkers to beat
f,is wife, and assessed a $40 fine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-25
PAYS ST DEBT WHICH
HE CONTRACTED IN COS

SMITHFIELD. Pa, March 25.-
Robert buchanan. Of st. Louis, lieu
tenant commander OF the Seventh
Missouri infantry during the civil
war, will frame "A check sent him by
Justice OF the Peace Henry O'Neill. OF
this place. The check was in pay
ment OF loan OF 81 made by Blu
chanan 10 ONci1I back in the war
days, with accrued interest.
O'Neill promised to repay the
money, but he lost Buchanan's ad-
dress Only recently did ne learn
that his former officer was I'm st.
Louis. and then he forwarded the
check.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-25
CUPID WORKING OVERTIME
SINCE PEACE IN ENGLAND

LONDON. March 25.-An English
furniture dealers are swamped with
orders for furniture which they are
unable TO supply. This is a result of
the armistice with its resulting de-
mobilization and peace weddings.
One man sent q concern $3.50 by
mail with an order to deliver an 'as-
sorted lot"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-25
FORTUNE TELLERS REAP
HARVEST THROUGH WAR

LONDON, March 25.-Fortune tell
ers are reaping a harvest at clandes-
tine meetings Of relatives Of men still
missing as a result of the war.
Police are waging a campaign
against the clairvOyants.
Advertisements seeking information
OF missing soldiers total hundreds
daily.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-25
so Prominent FiLipinOS
To Arrive Soon to Press
Plea for Independence

Ilipinos. or at least a seeming ma
J1ritS Of them, want independence,
they also want the United States to
serve as a sort of guardian by guar
enteeing their independence. They
are unwilling. il seems, TO be turned
loose without the United States I'M
deTwriting their independence TO
make it certain they will not be an
reNed by some. other power, such as
Japan.
House Opposes Guardianship.
As to this proposition, talk in House
InsuIar Committee quarters is that
unless the proposed League of Nations
exercises guardianship, there will be
none, should the Philippines be set
free. 1t is argued this nation could
not grant independence and at the
same time put itself in a situation
where it might invite a clash with
some other power over the destinies OF
the Filipino people.
While talk here is that independ-
ence of the islands is out of the ques-
ton at this time. il is clear that by
reason Of the strong nature OF the
commission the Filipinos are sending
the subject will command much more
attention the coming session Of Con-
gress than has been appreciated here
tOfOre in Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-25
DANCING CRAZE INCREASES.

CLEVELAND, Ohio March 25.-Thc
end Of the war has increased the
dancing craze threefold, according to
dancing masters here. There are no
new steps to which the Increased in
terest in tripping the light fantastic
NAV be attributed, they say.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-25
"BAYER CROSS"
ON ASPIRIN
Always Ask for Genuine
"Bayer Tablets of Aspirin"

Only Aspirin Tablets with the safety
''Raver Cross" on them are genuine
''Rayer Tablets Of Aspirin" owned and
made by Americans and proved safe by
millions OF people Unknown quantities
of fraudulent Aspirin Tablets were
which proved to be composed mostly
of Talcum Powder.
"Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin" should
always be asked for Then look for
the safety "Bayer Cross" on the pack
age and on each tablet Accept moth
ing else! Proper directions and dos
aSSS in each Bayer package,
Aspirin is the trade mark OF BayeP
Manufacture Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF
SalicyIicacid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-25
FEAR LOOPH0[E IN
LEAGUEFOR JAPAN

Samuel Gompers may be APPEALED
to, on behalf OF American labor. -
say whether. in his opinion, the
league OF nations constitution now
provides a loophOIe through which
immigration OF orientals may be ef-
fected.
Gompers is in Paris Helping frame
the peace treaty. Request for his in
depreciation followed an exchange OF
kilograms on Japanese demands for
immigration equality. between Sena-
tor Phelan, California. and Senator
Borah. Idaho.
Phelan, a strong administration
Democrat and league advocate ap-
pealed to Borah. leader OF the oD-
position to the league. to do every
thing in his power to prevent inser-
ton OF a clause, which might prove
a -loophole by which Oriental peo-
pies viii possess equality with the
white race in the United States
LOOphOle In League.
Borah replied that the loophole al
ready Is in the league covenant.
81 call your attention to the fact.
he wired ,Phelan. that the league
eontitution. as It now reads, unqaes-
tionably gives Jurisdiction to the
league over immigration. There -
not the slightest doubt that the ques-
ton OF immigration could be forced
by Japan in three different ways be-
fore the executive council or delegate
body 50 that the league would have
to determine IT. and II it did de-
termine it, it would be determined By
alien votes"
GOmpers TO RsIe.
Gompers is be asked, 1T is said.
whether he interprets the covenant in
this respect as BOrah does-that Il
will be possible. under its present
form, for Japan to force a decision
by the league on the right OF her snb-
jects to enter the United States on
an equality with white persons. and
whether, by some combination with
other nations, Japan might succeed
in imposing her wishes on the Fest
o; the league or on the United States.
This un-American scheme, II car
ried out, would put the American
standard Of labor on a level with the
japanese and Chinese standards"
Borah says 49,
Borah agreed to cooperate with
Phelan in keeping out OF the covenant
1 any spcEldL race GQ4dAALy pEONA9NDus
and in return asked Phelan's help in
beating the. whole scheme, for, ne
said, those who favor this proposed
league and at the same time protest
over a general expression as to racial
equality have either not studied the
/ proposed constitution or they are
willing, for the sake Of party regl-
/ larity, to jeOuardize the rights 81
American labor"
Japan's present demand for some
| specific equality OF Just treatment
clause Is the Oriental way Of raising
the dust to prevent amendment OF the
/ clauses already in the covenant,
through which Japan sees a way cf
| getting her ends later on, Borah de-
| clared.
League opponents plan to present
the japanese immigration aspect OF
the question with emphasis from now
/ on in their speeches, particularly be-
/ fore the workers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-25

To begin saving on n small scale,
buy Thrift Stamps. To develop the
thrift habit, buy War Savings StRmPA.
To save on n still greater scale, buy
Victory Liberty Bonds.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25
Dress Challies, yd. 81

3Q-inch all wool challies, pref
~ floral effects. light and
dark cOlors. for ladies and
children dresses. regula
$50 quality, yard 81 90
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Women S Gloves

Well known makes OF women 5
ieeular S1.25 silk gloves. double
I'D fingers. all shades ard sizes
Dollar Day pair $f.00
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500
Embroidery

Pretts underwear embroidery. B
10 6 inches vide. a big variety Or
patterns, 10 and he quality.
on sale Dollar Day y yards
for S1.0O
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-SI.0O
Tennis Slippers
Pump

W omen 5 pretty new
dancing pumps. gold
and silver metal ef-
feet, hand turn Il
leather s0les. French
heels. all sizes 5 "a
pumps pair 81 NA
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25
S1OO
eI.6q Hair Brush

Mermaid rosewood hair bru Il.
removable back. sanitary and
durable sold here at $3.50. in
most stores s. Special Tor D1i-
lar Day a; ...-.. CT NN
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25

Two SOC Collars

4 big as sortment to choose from
newest styles in geOrgette, or
candle and pique, 59c values.
Dollar Day two for. S1.OO
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500
Mems Shirts. S1.OO

Fine quality striped percale
shirts, neck band style with
French cuffs. sizes 1412 to In,
splendid $3.50 values, choice on
Dollar Day S1.0O
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S1.O0
Cold Cream

Harmony Arbutus Cleansing
Cream, worth Gee. ard a jar OF
Cocoa Butter CGld Cream which
sells for Coo. both for Cwar tax
s@tra} S1.OO
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25
Vicuna Yarn

Vicuna fine wool yarn. the kind
used for knitting sweaters, good
assortment Of colors. regular
price per bah 45c, th.s sal
balls for 81. 90
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25
BoUdoiT Gags

Pretty byudoI caps o. dainty
All over laces, ribbon t.3plmed
regular price Sc each Dollar
Pay three fof 500
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500
A9c Ribbon. g Yds. S1.O0

Handsome all silk latin ribbon.
new lowered and striped ehect-,
various widths. regular age qual-
fly al wards TO. CT 90
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S1.OO
STOCKINGS

Hests ribbed BLACK stockings.
line TO- school wear. secoads o.
rseuiar 45c grades. On sale Dol
tar Day ; PAIRS for 500
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500
Women S Purses

1925 and $3.50 fat purses new
back strap styles. three com
pa-tments, lined with silk. made
Of leathe. Your choic7 on Dol
lar Day 81 90
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New Beads

These new beaded necklaces are
very much in vogue. Dollar Dav
we offer choice Of regular S2.4S
and S19S necklaces at 81
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25
SOC Ties, 8 for S1.O0

Fourth Hands of heavy quality
domestic silk, rich colorings;
also light colored fibre silk and
wash ties, regular soc kind three
for $1.OO
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25
8 Pairs Hose, Sl.OO

Mems fine thread silk hose, the
Well known Eiffie brand. in
black only, double toe and heels
SOC grade, 8 pairs for 81 90
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25
SlinrarS

Little folks baby doll
or ankle strap slip
pers. patent leather.
wedge heels. solid
leather soles, regular
price S1.5J. Dollar
Day, pair Sl.0O
Tennis Slippers
Men 5 regular SI.25
and $3.50 tennis OK
fo.ds and high sho ;
o. black or white can
va, rubber soles and
heels. all sizes. per
pair 81. 90
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25
Lamp Shades

24-irch silkoline shades Tor floor
Temps. lined with fancy popln.
trimmed WITH fringe to match. a
big variety of colors. values to
$40 your choice 90
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25
Domestic Bargains
Napkins

AIercerl1e4 napains,
Is inches square,
neatly h e N ~ G d,
pretty floral pat
terms, regular price
1Sc each, Dollar Day
$ for S1.OO
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Shirts, 2 for S1.OO

Mems fine percale shirts, new
striped effects in light colors,
collar attached, soft cuffs; sizes
49, TO IS, 75c shirts, choice
? for ---..-..----,.-.--------.------- 40
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25
Cigarettes

The well known camel Cigar
cites, which have advanced TO
zoe per package in many places,
on sale in our Cigar Section Dol
lar Day s pkgs. for $l.OO
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Macaroni

EIacaroni or Spaghetti the famou.
Red Cross brand Dollar Day Il
packages for S1.0G
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S1.OO
Towels

Huck towels. size IS
Xi0, extra { o 0 d
heavy quality. with
red boI d5rs. worth
&c each. Dollar Day
Day Z for S1.00
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25
Union Suits

Men $ knit union suits, ankle
length, short sleeves; sizes Sc
and 3S only; formerly sold at
79c Dollar Day two suits
for S1.OO
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$500
Wash Tub

Heavy galvanized wash tub 81
inch size. Well made; regular
1855 value On sale in Base
ment Dollar Day 81 90
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25
women's 75c Boomers 2 for s1.00

100 dozen wonens blcomers. flesh colo. care
July made, elastic waist and knee with dsep
'"'Hs. sc 'alues- : fo' Sf.0o
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25
Women's Kitchen Aprons

Pretty bib style kitchen aprons 81 light eo.orsd
pelcale. neatly made with pocxet regular 5s4
End On sals for- 500
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S1.OO
Handkerchief

Broken lot Of mems initial hand
kerchiefs. linen finish, neatly
hemmed, not all initials, 15c and
2oc values. : for 81. 90
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25
Muslin Night Gowns

Regular s1.s9 and $3.50 slip-over
stylc goans. Of good quality mu
lin. lace and embroidery trimmed
some ribbon drawn, flesh and white.
If 81. 90
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25
Fibre Hose

Women fibre silk boot hose.
Isle tops. black, white and the
new shades, now selling at sc
per pair Dollar Day , pairs
for 81. 90
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25
Towels

Good heavy quality
Turkish bath towels.
22Xi5 inches. the
regular 75c kind On
sale Dollar Day only
for S1.OO
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500
Stockings

BOYS and girls fine ribbed black
stockings, double heel and toe
sizes ) TO 10. cur regular 39c
and f5c grades, 3 pair ST. 90
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25
Boys Waists 2 for S1.OO

Well made blo1se waists. plain
We and stricel effects, sort
style and with long sleeves. at
tached collars one POCKET, sizes
6 70 a. two fog S1.00
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-25
W oman's Hose

Regular 25c Gotten hose. black
and white. double heel and toe.
have been on sale al zoe per
pair Dollar Day we Offer then,
+ : PAIRS. 81. 90
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Mems Collars, 5 for 81

The well known Lion brand
white linen collars in all the new
styles. Also mems new soft col
lars. sc kind, on 4ale at )
for 81. 90
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Corset Covers

Women neatly made corset covers
cf dainty nain-ook. embroidery ard
lace trimmed, 69c kind On sale
Dollar Day , for S1.0o