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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-23
WEST CHESTER H. c. L. CUT.
Sharples Company Sells Foods to En-
ployes ut Cost.

West Chester, Jan. 23.---A cooperative
store conducted by the Sharples Separator
Company here has aided employees of that
concern in putting decided dent in tho
high cost of living.
While the store has been a feature of
the Sharples Company for more than
two years, it has recently been enlarged,
moved into more commodious quarters
in the separator plant, and brought to the
attention of the workmen with greater
emphasis than ever before.
The result, under the broadoned policy,
has been marked. Sales which formerly
amounted to about $4,000 year have
jumped in recent weeks to almost 81 900
a week, and employees are buying their
groceries almost exclusively at the COM
pany store, which sells at cost prices.
1t also carries line of notions and articles
of men 5 wear.
Prices at tho cooperative store are
from 10 to Is per cent lower than those
of tho chain stores on most articles, and
are as much rs 20 per cent lower than
prices in independent stores in West
Chester B. H. Sheckels is the store
manager, and two clerks are constantly
on duty TO wait upon employees
The Sharples company was pioneer
in the cooperative store idea, being one
of the first Individual concerns to take
that step rs a means toward combating
living costs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-23
SCOTTISH R|TERS
HAVE BIG BANQUET
Nearly 1000 Members at Affair
Marking elimination of
Reunion.

Nearly thousand members of the
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Masons
attended the largest banquet ever held in
Wilmington, Mt the Auditorium, in West
Eleventh street last night, which marked
the elimination of the three-day reunion
during which time class of about 43l
were given the 32nd degree.
The reunion began Tuesday afternoon
in the auditorium of the New Century
Club. During the degree work in the after
moons this place was packed with mem
bers at least $50 being present.
The hall last night was decorated with
the country's colors and the insignia
of the order In striking contrast to the
comparatively sombre evening dress of
the Consistory members. the members of
the Eastern Star moved to and fro,
serving the good things to eat that were
on the menu.
Harry ]. Guthrie, commander-in-
chief of Delaware Consistory, by virtue
of his office, was master of ceremonies.
Stausebach's orchestra, under the di-
rection of Harry b. Stausebach, with
twenty-five pieces, delighted the assern-
blage with number Of selections and
accompanied the guests in n dozen
Peace Class songs.
There were about twenty guests
from out of town. some of them coming
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-23

from Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland
New Jersey and Virginia points.
Among the most prominent guests were
David II. Lukens, of Trenton, n. J.;
DIR. j. Fred Herbert, Of Philadelphia,
and DIR. John A. BoIlard, Of Philadelphia
all 32rd degree Masons, and Rev. A. r..
Clatterbcrg, 22nd degree, of Hazclton,
Pa
There was much general discussion
regarding the proposed new Scottish Rite
Temple, This matter, however, is in the
hands of the board Of directors of the
Temple Association, which meets next
week to perfect an organization.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-23
BAD COLD GOT YOU?
FEELING CRIPPY?
Dr.. Kings New Discovery Soon
Starts You on the Road
to Recovery.

Once tired, always used That's 8
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applicable than It Is to DR. Kings New
Discovery
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The klddles can take if in perfect safety.
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-23
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-23

ranks who woro also members Of the Ma
tional Guard organization have boon in
vited.
Discussion will take place Of tentative
plans for reorganization under the Fed
oralized plan provided for by the National
Guard law Delaware is allowed four com
panies Of infantry with a strength Of
100 men in each, also two companies Of
coast artillery, which will be something
new to the State. IL is thought this latter
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-23
DINNER Ey COY. TOWNSEND.
VIII Entertain Former Officers Of 59tf
Pioneer Infantry.

Governor John G. Townsend will give
dinner at the Hotel du pont January
30 IN honor Of former officers Of the 59th
Pioneer Infantry Those who were com
missioned at the time of it's organization
as the First Delaware Infantry in July,
1917, and also those promoted from tho
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-23
King Albert Bought Pierce,

King Albert of the Belgisns bought one
of the new dual valve six Pierce Arrows
while in New York. And to show that he
could drive % car along with the best of
them, he drove up Broadway to High
Bridge and back
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-23
Long Enough

-Four million income tax blanks viii be
mailed TO victims on January 10. How
ever, you'll get couple of months to
study them, and if you are clever enough
that ought to be long enough.-Cleveland
PLAIN Dealer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-23

branch of The organization will be trltned
az Fort du Pont Delaware AZ pfaseni
has only one company 0f State troops
here in Wilmington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-23
Using Reyerse Engllsh

The distinction already gained IN c,g
lege professors IN politics naturally ~
apires admirers Of DR. Nicholas Huflnr
with confidence. 49, Washington Star
The Washington herald., 1920-09-26
Old Dame Fall Fashion
Fauors Sport Loving Girl
In Newest Raiment Styles

New York, Sept. e5.-The fluffy
ruffly wisp of femininity appears to
be a wee bit disregarded by Dame
Fall Fashion, and II is her sturdy,
tweed clad sister that is getting the
cream OF attention. It's fact that
the huge wardrobe which this old
sartorial Dame has hoisted upon
the back of the world this year, is
about three -fourths full of sport
clothes and such raiment as is not
typically sportish shows the sport
tendency in line and color.
Coats are represented by "a bevy
of three quarter lengths in sturdy
homespuns, rough weave plaids, or
even feathers that are loose In cut.
baggy at the sleeve and topped
with immense shawl collars of
self material or long furs such as
opossum or raccoon. Most of these
are tan in color and occasionally
trimmed with scroll designs cut
from patent leather.
Short, much-pleated skirts of ev-
cry, combination plaid are worn
with these sport top-coats. Either
the accordion or side-pleats are
used and some skirts show a COM
bination of plain material with
gusset pleated insets. Narrow at
tached belts fastening with buckles
or large buttons trim the skirts,
The Washington herald., 1920-09-26
TAILOR SAYS PRICES
DON'T SPELL QUALITY

Just because tailored clothes are
high priced is no proof OF their
worth. A stylish suit can be mar
keted at a low figure which will
compare favorsbly with clothes
costing considerably above the
average"
This is the conviction OF Nathan
Horn, popular Washington tailor.
whose progressive business ideas
have broadened his scope Of busi-
ness from a small repair tailoring
shop in a side street into handsome
stores in six different cities in the
East as well as that in Washing
ton.
Mr.. Horn declares that he is do
ing his best to keep down the high
cost of clothes by keeping his over
head down to the smallest possible,
margin as well as his profit. He has
on hand at present a number Of very
large invoices of woolens which. he
explains, is one of the ways he is
able TO sell suits to order at from
S25 to $40.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-26
America, Best Dressed Nation,
I: Turns Thoughts to Fall Styles;
Conservatism Will Be Keunote
E7xxEES ra--~

Autumn is here. The first cool
days have come and overG rats and
fall and winter woolsns have re-
placed Palm Beach SUITS in Wash
ingtons shop Windows.
The American male, Fifth Avenue
tailOrs say, is the best dressed man
in the world today. He has the
money and he wants the best that
1t will bring. He has no desire to
be overdressed, but he does want to
appear well-dressed.
What will the Nations Capital
wear this winter, is the question
which now occupies Senator and
bureau chief as well as per diem
worker. Will there be much change
from last year and what will the
novelties be. they are asking.
The mechanic and the financier
are no longer distinguished by their
cLothes, We are reminded by the
style prophets. The old conven-
tional picture of the silk tile. frock
coat and striped pants employed bv
the cartoonist to represent capital
Is as dead as the proverbial mack
erel. Capital has no more desire to
be uncomfortable than has labor.
The banker is as likely to wear a
soft collar as the butcher, for this
is America.
styles reflect social movements.
In the artificial days of. Louis XIV
of France, the bewigged gallant
pirouetted in high red lacquered heels
over the polished floors of gilded
backed pew: Today, in democratic
in the neighboring village slept with
the oxen.
In 100 the Pilgrim Father sat
stlftly and primly in starched ruff
and sober garments in his stiff
packed pew. Today, in Democratic
America, there are no rigid class
distinctions in dress. The mechanic
and the -finaneier are no longer dis
tinguished by their clothes. Edu-
cation and a high standard of living
have inculcated in the laboring man
a desire to appear as well as his
FELLOW and he and his family must
be well dressed.
austria is making paper suits. So
is Germany. They may be durable.
they. may be cheap, but we are not
Austrians; we are not Germans. says
the American. We have not set up
any imperial craven image and we
need not wander in the wilderness
in expiation of our sins.
We are returned from a great cru
sade, the greatest the world has ever
known. We have made the world
safe to live in, and now we have
right to reap the fruits of our
achievement. We are. not extrava-
CANT. We have a right to be well
dressed. We have earned that right.
We saved and pinched for two years
TO achieve an object and now we
have achieved it.
But is America to launch forth
in a sartorial saturnalia? Fifth
Avenue says no, there are to be no
extremes, no ultra styles. conserva-
tism Is to be the keynote this fall
and winter
We are to have a world of silhou-
cites this season, tailors tell us
the sort of men who cast elongated
shadows across the carmine. back
ground of cigarette posters. To be
quite au fait you must be the will
lowy type of male who stretches his
lissome length across the striped ex-
panse ofLvelour upholstered hotel
lobby furniture, the kind whose sin
uous lines undulate with the same
curves as the smoke which curls
from the half burned cigarer,s
which he always holds in his well
manicured hand.
The demand is for clothes that
The Washington herald., 1920-09-26
Fringe Tickles the
Knees of Paris;
Panels in Vogue
washington HeraId-Cross Alta tie
Service, Special Cable DiSpntch.l

Paris, Sept 25.-The new double
PANEL frock, which the leading
Paris dressmakers intend to launch
this autumn, finishes above the
knees. The rest of it is fringe-at
the mercy of a puff of wind and
liable to be swung distractingly to
one side by any vigorous stride.
The skirt consists of two panels,
one above the other, made usually
of brocade, which fit somewhat
closely to the upper part of the leg,
while. giving full. freedom to the
limbs below the knee.
With regard to the upper part
of the new style Of dress, the oulv
change is that, the neck is to be
covered-not however, the chest,
which is as exposed as in the pre-
vailing modes. A closely-fitting
dog collar" will encircle the throat
above generous decolletage.
Dressmak ers have let their inven-
tion play with the design of this
decolletage in all sorts of ways.
One model that will be shown short
ly has a comparatively high cor
sage in front, but is cut with a
low V in the back
+ Copyright, 1890. Cross-Atlantic Newspaper
Service, Incl
The Washington herald., 1920-09-26
WONDER SHOP USES
UNIQUE SELLING PLAN

The Wonder Shop at both its
stores caters to men who want
durable clothing of authoritative
cut at a reasonable price. Factory
to wearer" is the unique selling
plan Of the Wonder Shops which is
now offering mems nobby fall suits
at $50 and s35. The same suits can
not be bought elsewhere for less
than $50, according to the manage
ment.
The Wonder Shops in Washing
ton are part OF ereensiv1 chain
of stores now in operation through
out the United States. Large pur-
chaser and wholesale tailoring
make the low price possible. BY
elimination of the middleman' S
profit the Wonder Shop guarantees
a saving OF at least one-third over
ordinary prices.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-26

will make a man look slim and
tall, Fifth Avenue says. Even men
who are tail and slim by nature
want to be taller and simmer. So
rejoice, oh ye of lean and hungry
look, your day has come at last.
Every ybOdy may love a fat man, but
this fall and winter that will not
hold good.
Athletes need not despair. how
ever. The prominent chest will be
vogue and there will also be room
enough over the blades to admit of
free arm moVement.There will be
no CONSTRUCTED waist lines they as
sure US.
Generally speaking, the lines of
the new fall and winter coats will
be close fitting and trim. There
will be slim lines to make the
wearer look tall, with a well de-
veloped chest and room over the
blades, a coat that will cling so as
to be felt, yet be large enough 50
as to avoid the corset effect and to
give ease for movement
In working out these ideas, diff
ferent cutters will go about it in
different ways, using suppression
the size and shape of the lapels,
the cut of the front and the num-
Der of buttons to add to or take
from the slim appearance.
What is called in the trade a
Brooks Model" a long coat with
short. narrow lapels, and a four
button closing on a straight front,
will be generally adopted as
young mans style to take the place
of the corset effects heretofore so
popular.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-26

and there seems to be no pockets.
Although few plain colors are
shown, the plaids are not as bright
as in former days. Black and white
combinations are very good and all
effects use a background of black,
taupe, tan or deep blue. Very few
touches or scarlet, orange. or en-
erald are shown. An interesting
innovation is given by the ring
around effect of stripes, as most
materials run cross-wise this year
rather. than lengthwise as has been
the case so many former years.
The sweater craze is developed in
a dozen different modes but the tie
back. surplice effect continues in
favor. Black and white is a lead
ing color, and tricolette the favored
material. A combination Of new
pleated skirt with sweater OF con-
trasting hue is labeled the very
best standby for the 1920 sports
girl.
Mannish blouses of heavy linen,
pique or duck are offered the anti
frills aid and matron. They are
made exactly like the old-time
shirtwaist and can be worn but
toned way up to the ears or with
lapels. Buster Brown collars and
windsor ties are back in the ssr-
tOrial running.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-26
THIS WARDROBE
CAN BECARRIED
New Convenience May Also
Be Used by Hall Room
Occupant.

The summer soJourner does pot
always find adequate closet accom-
modations in his room, and the oc-
cupant OF the hall room in the city
boarding house is in about the
same predicament. The latter
moves around frequently and hesi-
tates to accumulate anything in the
way OF furniture which may be an
impeoiment to his frequent hittinrs
But there has been designed for the
use Of these persons a folding
wardrobe. which may be folded up
and carried under ones arm from
place TO place II necessary. The
top and bottom panels are hinged.
so that they may be collapsed, and
the front and back may be re-
moved entirely 90 that all the parts
will go into a fat package con-
venient for any kind OF transporta-
tion.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-26

the war. is the short knicker-
bockers which so long distinguished
the out-of-door dress of the Eng
lish gentleman of leisure.
Some of the best models are belted
below the knee with either a broad
or narrow band which is hidden by
dropping fullness above. Occasion
ally a row of three buttons is con-
spicuous in front. The coats worn
with these knickers are the loose
norfolk type or the conventional
sack, both equipped with large
patch pockets with buttoned flaps.
Materials are OF Irish homespun,
corduroy, or tweeds of various mix
tprs browns being, the faYorite-
The Washington herald., 1920-09-26
CIDDING'S PROMISES
ARTISTIC GARMENTS

NJ. H. Stokes, who has just come
down from New York City to take
charge OF Giddings Washington
shop, promises many new and dis
tinctive models OF their own crea-
ton.
In addition to these, which are
made and trimmed in the New York
workrooms, are a number of late
foreign models just brought over
from Paris by Nine. Georgette.
Mr.. Stokes announces that Gid
ding's own artists are in a position
TO reproduce Individual garments,
not only in suits, but in dresses and
hats as well.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-26
STYLE TO MARK
AMERICAN MAN
New Modes of Fall to Give
Yank Distinctive APP
pearance.
COAT DESIGN SIMPLE
Even Sport Clothes Lose
Flashy Lines of Past
Years.
COAT DESIGN SIMPLE

This Is the day of the merchant
tailor" Never before IN America
has there been such a demand for
good clothes Tasteful fabrics and
conservative styles are in demand.
Abundance of money has given
thousands Of people a chance to
wear good clothes Having once
experienced the satisfaction and
added self-respeot that goes with
them they are reluctant to give
them up.
Styles for men this season are
truly American and representative
ly American. When this Is said the
htgh-water mark has been struck
in clothing for men A we'll
dressed man in America today is a
oosmopolite-he is we'll dressed
wherever he goes.
Coats Simple.
Coats will be simple in design
with easy fullness of body. Most
OF the sack models now being
shown for fall and winter are three
and fOur-buttOn, with straight
fronts or with corners slightly
rounded. open-notched or half
peaked lapels, closing between one
third and one-half the distance
from top of gorge to waistline.
Generally they are without cuffs or
with a welt in the place of cuffs.
The tendency is to button higher.
Some dinner jackets will have but
one button.
This season will see the added
popularity of the cuffless trOuser,
it is, predicted. They will be gen.
orally straight, although cuffs and
slight bell over the foot are per-
missible.
Conservatism Apparent.
Conservatism is apparent, even in
sport clothes. Features" are added
more for comfort and convenience
than for mere fashy effects. A
breast pockets so that the wearer
can put his hands in them for pro-
lection while carrying Il club" un-
der his arms, is illustrative of this
characteristic.
Other models have very large
roOmy patch pockets, but these are
for utility and do not pinch the
garment to the figure.
For those who must express their
individuality a little more than is
admitted by the conservative lines
Of day wear, afternoon and evening
dress will afford the opportunity to
indulge in more sptightly effects.
Novelties introduced.
Link-ClOsing effects and braids
will be worn. One of the novelties
shown is a dinner jacket. a kind
OF a cross between a tuxedo and a
sack. making a very fetching gar
ment and bound to be popular.
Another Offering in sport clothes
and a welcome innovation to many,
especially those who became ac-
customed to knee-breeches during
The Washington herald., 1920-09-26
BY wINIFRED VAN DUsER.

IUpiverssl Service STAFF Correspondent;
New York, Sept. 25.-All of this
big town, or at least the entire fem
mime portion of 1t, donned its new
fall finery and spent the afternoon
strolIlng upon Fifth avenue. And
from such facts upon fashion as
were gathered by an excited observ-
er, it would appear that what has
been a feature of women's wearing
apparel for the past two years vir-
tually will be seen no more for this
season. at least. the feature being
blue serge.
Blue satin, brown and black satin
have taken its place. Even taffeta
and crepe de chine is worn in pref
erence. And the few frocks of
serge one happens upon look bored
and furtive, as If they'd gotten upon
the street by mistake and were
ashamed of themselves.
Long and UabeIted.
Also-and here Is news-the first
Of the new suits were shown in the
exclusive shops, and coats will be
long, full box, and unbelted.
What hats will be goodness only
knows. Either New York women
have decided to make it fashionable
to wear seasonable hats or else, aft
er purchasing their satin frocks
they had no money for headgear.
Anyway, those seen this afternoon
were conglomerate collection of
straws, between-time sports. and
tentative velvet models.
There is no getting away from
the fact that however stylish it may
be navy satin cannot compare in
smartness with blue serge. The
very best of 1t has a logged look,
like mahogany which has been kept
in a damp room. Brown is better,
but few women dare attempt brown
in this day of nerves and sallow-
ness. And while there's real at
mosphere round about sinking,
shimmering black charmeuse, that
also requires complement of clear
skins and hint of color even If 1t
be only ivory. All, youth!
sprinklinx of Color.
However. fashion has a way of
taking care of. her own. Careless
appearing bits of scarlet are dabbed
here and there in the Stygian SHIN
mer. Gold embroiderings help; ar
senic green lends relief. One gown,
worn proudly by a handsome young
woman today, was made with over
skirt in apron effect, back and
front over a tight and short. foun-
dation. The apron was embroidered
with grape leaves and fruit; black
leaves and golden clusters of
grapes. No set design was fol-
lowed; the vines rambled all over
the panels, thus proving they were
hand wrought.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-26
PIECING SKIRT
BY SIMPLE METHOD

To let down the too short skirt
is often a problem. II there is
goods to piece the skirt, the piecing
can be concealed by applying cross
ing folds, which are very good Just
now, in self goods or silk.