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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-19

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ioe lrrs. johr Inho6.. There vsss
sovsrs for u lad q tie table O
which gsrdea flowers foTne1. tAs
dccofs&ionA vic;rola 0naic AAd
sociability occupied The evening
houSs and several vocal nu0beFs
were givsa BY the gusst e. lopor.
Ceupls Wa y Chispse.
The marriage of l1isss Mabsi A..
johnson. daughter Of N. and Mrs.
Eric Johnson Of 81 Ttlfty-foarth
street to Theodore L. Toline. son OF
Mrs.. May Toliae Of Moline. took
place ct high noon yesterday In
Chicago 1t the Emanuel Lutheran
church. Rev. Herbert W. Linden.
lwho ID pastor Of the church and Z
brother-in law. sof the bride. per-
formed the ceremony. There were
no attendants. Mrs. Eric JohnSon
mother Of tho bride, was N Chi
cago for the wedding.
| The bride wore = frock Of mid
night blue tricotine and her flower9
were Aaron Ward roses ina cor.
sage bouquet. The wedding lunch
con was served ct the Linden home.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Toline left on a
wedding trip. They will be at home
after Nov. Is at 2441 Stxtssnth ave-
nue., Moline. Mrs.. Toiins lived IN
Moline until the lit Inv years.
She graduated from sAugastana
college and has been bookkeeper
until recently at the state Savings
bank in Moln wheee Mr.. Toline
! Is note teller. He graduated from
/ the Moline high school and contin-
ued his studies q sAugustana col
lege.
Bsraos.Phila'kea Meet.
The Bafa q and Philathea classes
of the First Bapt. church will
meet in the church annex this even
), ing. II was announced that a par
ticularly good program vii be
given. and all members are urger
to be present. =
| TrevM.Carroll
! The marriage Of Miss Grace Eliza
beth Carroll, daughter OF Mrs. A..
w. Carroll Of . Riverview Place.
Davenport, and Russell F. Trevor
Of Moline, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. E.
Trevor of Eagle Butte, 8. d., was
a ceremony Of $50 Saturday morn
! Ing taking place in the rectory OF
the Sacred Heart Cathedral. DAY.
export. Rev. ]. T. A. Flanagan
ofIiciated.
Miss Mate Carroll attended her
7 sister as bridesmaid and Paul H.
Carlson Of Moline was best man.
| The bride was ip her travelling
suit of brown vduvetyn. made with
large collar and cuffs of raccoon
fur, and her hat was of brown
velvet to match her gown. She
wore . corsage Of Aaron Ward
roses. -~''--~'' --~.~ - 80
The bridesmaid was. In a blue
tric0tine gown with hat Of blue
velvet and corsage Of roses.
Covers were laid for. IS at the
wedding breakfast at 10 o'clock at
the brides home, and there were
flowers in the orchid and old ross
colors in decoration fine tables. :
Mr.. and Mrs. Trevor left on the
noon train for Chicago and will be
at home after, Nov. Is In Dsven-
port.
Mrs. F. e. Trevor and daughters
Julia and May Trevor Of Eagle
Butte. s. D., were guests from oai
Of town at the wedding.
The bride has been CONNECTED
with the once OF Dfs. b. J.Mc.
Carthy & Foley until recently.
| Mr.. Trevor IL manager Of the
Davenport Office OF. the United
States Tire company. :
Music Students, Club.
| The Music Students met ysster.
day afternoon with Miss Julia Rysn
at her home OF, Brady street, Dav.
export. Miss Frieda Schricker va.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-19

An al day sewing will b held by
the WomanS Relief corps tomor-
row at Memorial hall. AT noon
there will be . picnic dinner served
and . lunch in the Afternoon BY the
committee composed Of Mrs. Louis
Ruess. Mrs. Emma Keeter. Mrs
Edith Ullemeyef, MrA Faye Hough
Mccarthy. MrI Elisabeth Hough.
Mrs. Ella Rhodsnbaugh and Mrs..
Spefheck. .
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-19
ynpl } Beasd
aps Drive q
Aftssnoon Met

4mhefe u ~ TnACiH Syn
4oay orchestra board leaA some
.e1fhusiaeac wcsksss net yaster2ay
alsegnoou q sAueodale. .t1s home
~ the president Mr.. Frank 0a4es
NLea. when q . most enthusiastic
Deeeing thsy discessed plans for
- coming ooo1Oa's concerts and
enflinq4 the drive 70 b. held IN the
Al1ree titles ThufSday.
MI J. ]. DUfgaa ~ Davenport,
oooe1I cAelSuA4 d ~ t1cket com
0itt@H oxplf1neo the ttcket selling
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-19
Paa.Heilsaic Supper leetipg.

The Tri-City Pan-Hellenic asso-
cation will meet Saturday at the
home. Of the president. DR.. Joseph
Inc Porter, at her home on Fifth
avenue and NftYzsecond street,
Moline. 1t WILL. - an afternoon
and evening meeting and \ picnic
supper will be- served. All Rock
Island. members intending to be
present must notify Mrs. Thomas
G. Cannon. Rock Island 1412, BIZ.
fore Thursday. ,., -,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-19
Entsrtains ut Buffet Dinner.


Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Stewart en-
tertained at delightful buRet sup
per steevening at their home, 1889
Th.rty-sixth street, as q farewell
courtesy fer Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Horblitt and daughters. the Misses
Estelle, Henrietta, Dorothy and Syl-
via, Of 1917 Twenty-fifth street. who
are leaving shortly to make their
home in San Francisco, Cali, and
for Mrs. Stewards brother, Hyman
Sosna of Dies Monies, who is visit
ing his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. M.
Sosna, 2527 Twentieth avenue. The
centerpiece Of the serving table was
q large basket Of yellow chrysan-
themums. The after-supper hours
were passed pleasantly with cards
and with informal lsociability.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-19


The marriage Of Miss Clara Mar
garet Lueschen, daughter Of Mr..
and Mr.. John Lusschen. 1744 Mar-
quefts street, and Joseph Herbert
Thuenen. soa Of Attorney and Mrs.
Henry Thuenen Of Davenport, took
place Sunday evening. at 8 o'clock
1t the home Of the brides parents.
Rev. L. N. Coffman dictated. The
ceremony was performed in the
living room before asnuptial bower
with ferns and palms. WITH tall
baskets OF q variety Of summer
flowers ON each SIDE Of the altar.
There were no attendants. Miss
Minnie Lueschen, sister Of the bride,
sang AT DAwning." just precetilng
the ceremony, and Mrs Elliot
played the Mendelssohn wedding
march. announcing the approach Of
the bridal couple.
The bride was in . travelling suit
Of brown suede de laine. the coat
with wide roll collar and deep cuffs
Of beaver fur, Her blouse was an
over-the-top style Of corn ehade
georgette. embroidered ard beaded,
and her flowers were brides roses
and lilies. The travelling hat she
wore for the motor TRIP was OF
dull blue duvetyn beaded IN de-
Signs. There were 20 at the din
ner which followed the ceremony
and the table was beautifully dec
oarated with brides roses. brides
cake and dainty place cards.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Thuenen LETT on q
motor trip for parts unknown and
will reside in Davenport IN their
return.
The bride has been 3 member
Of the Davenport court house stafl
for some time past as q deputy
county clerk.
Mr.. Thuenen 10 in the insurance
business and both he and his bride
are graduates Of the Davenport
schools and high school.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-19
Eutertain fr;sada.'

M. and Mrs. Frank Heitabrend
eateftsinsd . company Of some
torty-Ave relstives and friepds It
very enjoyable party ct theif home
on Mn street. Saturday. evening.
The hours were spent with music.
dancing, and games Of cards, md
ut midnight . delicious chicken
supper was served.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-19

The Bars q and Philathea classes
of the First Baptist church will
meet in the church annex this even
ing. It was announced that a par
ticularly good program VIII be
given, and all members are urger
to be present. =
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-19
Hol REGULAR Meeting.

The Ladies' Relief Aid society
he'd very pleasant meeting Sun
day afternoon In Maths hall. After
the business session, whist was
played. prizes going to Mrs. B.
Goldman. Mrs. L. Cohen and Mrs.
Laura Skoller. Mrs. L. Levi and
Mrs. l. Meyers were the hostesses.
The next melting will be held Nov.
II with Mrs. L. Cohn and Mrs. Pava-
lonky as hostesses. All members
are urged to attend.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-19
; !, Optinlst Reading Circle.

The Optimist Reading circle held
It's. opening meeting Of the year
last evening at the home Of Mrs.
+. H. Rockwell. 1905 Nineteenth
street. The members met. for = Z
O'clock diAner, following. which q
reading hour was enjoyed Mr..
Emil Wafnecke will entertain the
circle Nov. l at her home in the
Sala apartments.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-19
Has Birthday Surprise.

1ASO III S0sSRJ OUs yA1JCS
Miss Anna Pankow was very
pleasantly surprised at her nome,
80 Fifth street. last evening. by a
company Of IS Of her friends, the
occasion being the lstE- anniver-
sary Of her birth. The home was
prettily decorated with flowers AMI
crepe paper, the colors blue and
gold being carried out. Games were
played during the even '.g. and a
delicious luncheon was served. the
table centerpiece being a bouquet
OF garden flowers. Miss ,Pankow
vas presented with IN ivory toilet
set in remembrance Of the occasion.
The evening world., 1920-07-28
PROFITEER HUNT
CUTS PRICES At
HARLEM MARKET
U. S. Agents Find Report Pro-
duce Growers Throw Sur
plus In River Is BaSeleSS.

John J. Price. assistant TO Armin
W. Riley. head OF the "nylng squad"
% the Department Of Justice. en-
GAged in running down profiteerinE.
took a number OF agents TO the
Harlem Market, 1920 Street and the
East River, this morning to investi-
gate reports that produce growers
have been in the habit OF throwing
into the river all produce they could
not sell at their own figures in the
market.
Price reported that his men found
the report baseless and that the pro-
duce growers of Long Island. who
uBO the market have arrangements
whereby they turn unsold produce
over 20 commission merchants near
BY who in turn dispose Of It to street
vendors.
The investigation also took up the
question OF retail prices.
Ths following wholesale price on
green groceries were obtained this
mornlng: Potatoes, 81 per sack OF
1eS pounds; tomatoes. 4 TO 9 cents
pound: corn. - a hundred weight:
low grade onions, S1.25 a bushel:
small cucumbers. 81 a box: lettuce,
81 Ia cents . dozen heads: cabbage,
s cents a head.
These prices showed sign OF a
Sigsap after the agents began their
work IN the market
Price announced that. taking the
figures supplied b. Peter II. Amor.
President OF the New York Retail
0rooers' Association. Of % per cent
margin on dry and IS per cent on
green groceries, his agents would be-
gin checking up the prices charged
by retailers, and that immediate
steps" would be taken whenever
prolteering was found.
The evening world., 1920-07-28

stores piled hlgh with the most de-
lectable fruits and vegetables, much
OF which Is rottlng because they can
not market Il and much OF which
will DO thrown back on the farmer
at a dead loss to him.
The cause Of this unparalleled stu
alton Is directly attributable to the
small retailers who operate street
stands and distribute 20 per cent Of
the clty's fruit and vegetable supply.
They are exactlng q profit OF from
300 per cent to 1900 per cent Most
Of these profteers do not speak Eng
hsh; a majority are not citizens.
Because OF thelr greed Cor profit.
The evening world., 1920-07-28

the public. the wholesaler ana the
farmer arc all losing. Tho publlc be-
cause 1t II forced to pay famine prices
In year OF abundant crops: the
wholesaler because his natural How Of
business Ia seriously curtailed by tho
ring Of peddlcrs and the farmcl' be-
cause he fails in the first place 70 get
fair prico for his products and Soc
ond because q great quantity IL
turned back 90 him, rotting, and con-
sequenuy not salable.
These retailers appear TO be work.
Ing in unison. Their prices are ap-
proNlmately the Same in all districts.
Their policy Is TO buy in small guam
titles only from the wholesaler, leav-
ing the bulk OF his supply TO rot on
tho shelves and In the bins So as
The evening world., 1920-07-28

only a small percehtage OF the actual
produce supply reaches the public,
competition Ia curtalcd and prices
are lacked up 10 the highest point.
The evening world., 1920-07-28
ALLOW VEGETABLES
AND FRUITS TO ROT
TO KEEP PRICES UP
Retailers Buy Small Quantities
and Charge High as Huge
Stocks Waste.

especial Food Expert OF The Evening
Worldly
Although fruit and vegetable prices
are At the highest point to-day in the
history OF New York. the supply in
Wholesale houses Is greater than ever
before.
A canvpas OF the market this morn
fng showed the bins in whole salers'
The Washington times., 1920-07-21
SWITHIN Due TO DROP
ANOTHER WITH OLD SOL
Rainy Saint Fails Yesterday and Is
Likely Loser Again Today in
FOrty-Day Series.

ST. Swithin may lose another bout
with old Sol today. According to
the Weather Bureau the rainy day
saint IL likely To suffer his second
successive loss today.
After coming to bat five times for
FIVE straight victories. st. Swithin
lost yesterday. II was his first de-
feat.
St Swithin had his annual celebra-
ton July ~, on which day IT rained
not once. but many times. Tradition
saws that rain on this day means
rain for forty days. Swithin was a
willing worker but he tired after
bringing rain for tho first five days
and quit yesterday leaving Sol in
full possession OF a hot field.
Swithin is now recuperatinC in his
grave and will be up and at II again
within a short time. He got twenty
out of forty last year and may do
even better this year
The Washington times., 1920-07-21
COURT DECLARES
VOLSTEAD WINNER

BENSON. Mimi July 2i.-Repre-
sentative A. J. VoIstead. author OF
the prohibition enforcement act, was
declared TO DC the duly nominated
candidate" for Congress In the Sew
enth Minnesota district In a decision
handed down yesterday by District
Judge Albert Johnson. who heard the
suit contestinG the nomination OF Rev.
q. J. kyale, OF Benson.
kyale. who H. disqualified as the
Republican candidate as the result OF
the decision. defeated Nolstead in the
primaries OF June 2l.
Charges printed and circulated by
Kvale that Nolstead was an atheist
and opposed the Bible and that he
had made illusions 10 kvsle's preach
ing on the miracle of the loaves and
fishes, brought about the action con-
testing the nomination.
"Kvale's acts constituted delib-
"rate and material violation OF the
state corrupt practices act" declared
Judge johnson. In handing down the
decision.
The Washington times., 1920-07-21
WOODMEN OF WORLD
HAVE OUTING AT BEACH
Local Members and Friends or
Annual Excursion TO Chesa-
peake Today.

Local members OF the Woodmen of
the World, accompanied by their
friends. arc holding their annual out
ing today at Chesapeake Beach. The
excursion is under auspices OF the
Boosters club or the organization.
More than 5000 are on the outing.
An elaborate athletic program will
be presented this afternoon. and there
viii be free dancing all day long to
music by Bert Saulsman's wild Jazz
orchestra. James Frccland, of 40 ::
T. street southwest, Is chairman Of
the arrangements committee.
More than 1000 are expected to at
tend "A joint excursion to be given
tomorrow at Chesapeake Beach by
Anne rica- Jefferson, Liberty Bell and
Potomac Valley Forge Councils OF the
Junior order Of United American Me-
chanics. \ prize waltz will be held
at $50. the music to he furnished by
Bert Saulsman's Orchestra. J. L.
FLYNN is chairman Of the arrange
mcnts committee. Those unable 10
spend the entire day at the resort will
leave the District line on the $3.50
train.
The Washington times., 1920-07-21
WOMAN'S CITY CLUB
GIVES DINNER DANCE

The Woman's City Club was the
scene last night of an attractive
cabaret dance, the first of series
which the entertainment committee
has arranged for the summer season
for members of the club and their
guests.
Tables wcrc placed under the trees
back of the house in the old-fash-
ioned garden. which soft lights and
vince clad walls made most charming.
Ices. cold drinks, cream, and sand
wiches were served between dances.
which took place in the ball room of
the club.
The Washington times., 1920-07-21

Everything is in readiness for the
raiding Of the big men" in the boot
Logging industry in Washington, ac-
cording TO the revenue Officers III
charge OF the enforcement OF pro-
hibition in the Capital In keeping
with their promise To devote the bet
ter part Of their time TO eliminating
the stills, the revenue officers. aided
by the police. yesterday captured two
stills in Washington. and arrested
several persons charged with selling
and having on their person, Illegally
Intoxicating liquors.
The net result of the activity or the
revenue agents and the police yester-
day was: Two stills, seventy gallons
of mash; twenty-five quarts or WINS
key and a half-gallon jug.
TWO HOMES RAIDED.
The stills were taken In raids AT
the homes Of Robert Courtney, col
ored. 40 Fenton place northwest, ana
James Carroll, SSia Fenton street
northeast. At Courtney's nVe-
gallon still was found, also twenty
five-gallon barrel OF whiskey mash.
At the Carroll home, the raiders cap
tured a forty-hve-gallon barrel OF
corn mash. small still, and about d
dozen quarts OF whiskey.
Courtney and Carroll were taken
before Commissioner Hit and after
pleading not guilty released on bond,
The police and revenue agents last
The Washington times., 1920-07-21
Regular $2.98
Bungalow Aprons
at S2.25 Each

Bungalow Aprons, fine quality
dress gingham, open front styles,
with neck, sleeves and belt trim
med with washable braid; neat
pink and blue checked effects.
Full cut and well made.
Gingham Waist Aprons, genuine
Amoskeag ginghah, assorted blue
checks: full cut and I'm 7Sc
ished with pocket .......... scS
White Bungalow Aprons, fine
quality white lawn, with neat
piping on belt and G1 OQ
neck .....,..... .........s
coldenbc crG's-Third Floor.
The Washington times., 1920-07-21
Ice. |ND|GNANTAI
VIDA. LEAK CHARGE
Commuters Club Accusation in
Rate Increase Protest Petl-
ton Brings Denial.

Indignant denial was made today
at the offices OF the Interstate Com
merce Commission of the charges
made by the Washington. Baltimore
and Annapolis Commuters Club that
either a leak or great eNpects-
tions" had given the Washington.
Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad
Company advance information on the
recent increase in rates granted by
the commission.
In it's petition OF protest against
the decision OF the commission, the
club declared "Such decisions cause
unrest and suspicion of integrity, as
the W., Il. and A. officials knew the
verdict two days In advance Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission de-
cision. which shows there was either
a leak" or great expectations"
IL was stated this morning that all
the hndings OF the commission are
carefully guarded until publicly an
nounced in the usual way. IL wss
further stated the petition OF the
commuters club, which declares the
granted increases TO be unjust. un-
fair, discriminatory and a violation
OF the Interstate Commerce act,
could not be considered in the form
in which IL was presented because the
time limit for suspension OF the
granted increased traffic had expired
on July 10.
Tho only recourse for the COM
muters' club. IL was stated. Was for
the petitioners to filc complaint
against the reasona bleness OF the
new rates and by that means seek
revision.
John s. Riggles, chairman OF the
commuters club. stated that he VIII
mic another petition, or complaint, in
accordance with the instructions OF
the commission and by that means
" for reyiSiop of the rates.
The Washington times., 1920-07-21
$3.50 Chiffon Tafeta,
S2.19

3j-inch Colored Chiffon Tafieta
Silk, a heavy rich lustroIs quality,
IN a large assortment of wanted
street and evening shades, iucluG-
ing navy blue and black.
The Washington times., 1920-07-21
Reuenuers Prepare To
Grab Big Bootleggers
Here; Seize TWo Stills

night went 10 the home OF Harry L.
Hilton, llO5 ID street southwest, and
seized eighteen quarts or Whiskey'
This Is the second time within a week
that Hilton has been In the clutches
OF the police on liquor charges. Com
missioner Hit this morning released
him on $1,000 bail, On the former
arrest he was released on 5000 bail.
An investigation following a smash
up of the automobile OF Charles +.
Swope, near the Speedway, several
weeks ago, resulted in the arrest OF
Hilton. IIC was "A passenger In the
car when IL was wrecked and caused
the death OF Policeman Frank CON
stable. IL was claimed at the time
that the men were chasing a band OF
negro bootleggers.
WOMAN ARRESTED.
Helen Lucas. colored. $40 II street
southwest, was another arrested last
night on charges OF selling whiskey.
The police and revenue officers claim
she was selling whiskey at 81 "A half
pint. When her home was searched
last night the police found four quarts
and a half-gallon jug OF whiskey. She
was released on $500 bond.
The police and revenue agents this
afternoon plan to make several other
raids on persons whom they suspect
OF operating stillA No information
could be obtained today as to when
the raids on the big men" would
come off, but II was reiterated the
revenue officers had all the informa-
tion necessary and were only waiting
for one or two minor details TO in
sure conviction.
The Washington times., 1920-07-21

Adams Make Mosquito Netting.
5S inches wide, In black, white. or
green. Full pieces from which VIC
viii cut the required number OF
yards.
t.sId~ n be berg's-Fourtk Floor.
The Washington times., 1920-07-21
ROBBED BY FOOTPAD.

Vincent Hall. 1898 Livingstone
avenue northwest. was held up by a
rolorcd man in soldiers uniform and
robbed of S2i last night at Connecti-
Int avenue and Legation street north
west.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-23
Huck Towels l5c

-25c kinds, with red borders, rooming house size, hemmed.
 LARGE SIZE HUcK TOWELS, with red borders, 29c values. on sale at ..--.-. .....10 10( soc TURKISH TOWELS = Pure white, hemmed, on sale at .20.l 65c TURKISH ToWELs-Double warp, pure white. on sale at. .3Z6 EXTRA LARGE AND EXTRA GOOD HUcK TOWELs-A fine weave with hemstitched border 75c kinds, on sale at AQA FANCY TURKISH TOWELS - Jacquard patterns, pink or blue borders, full size, worth SIPS, 100 DOZEN BARBER TOWELS Plain white or red borders, only 6 to a customer at, each .17A TURKISH GUEST ETS-Consist- ing of one large towel, one small towel and one wash rag, have shell stitched border, worth $2.00; now, set ..--...-... .-........S S1.39 1s-INcH LINEN WET TOWEL lNG-Half bleached, for roller and kitchen use, 35c value, on sale at, yard -..----- .-------.-.-....I 9@ 1a-lNCH TURKISH TOWELING- Extra heavy, pure white, worth 65c. now, per yard 2Q<&
 CNTain FToor)
Arizona republican., 1920-07-23
Main Floor Shoe Department Wol

WOMENS PAT. LEATHER oxFoRps AND
 COLONIAL PUMPS-French and military heels. turned soles, pumps with fancy buckles, regular price $9.0o, sale price ....................SZ T5 WoMEN'S PAT. LEATHER oNE-EYELET TlES-French heels turned soles. regular price, S15.o0, sale at .....-... gs | GS
Arizona republican., 1920-07-23

54NcH NERO. TABLE floral designs up to
 
 66NcH NERO TABLE DAMAsK-Extra finish on at 72-INCH NERO TABLE DAMASk-Newest tiful finish $200;; WHITE LINENE NAPKINS-With edge, at dozen .s}SS lace border all around on sale at 39
Arizona republican., 1920-07-23

 none to a 9c ward
Arizona republican., 1920-07-23

WOMEN'S $f25o FRED CRoSSv PUMPS - Smart models in patent leather and brown kid, French heels and hand turned SOieS, HOW . t. WOMEN'S GREY SUEDE COLONIAL PUMPS-French heels. hand turned soles, sold for s8.oo on sale .............. .35
 WOMEN'S $6.5o CANVAS PUMPS-With French heels turned soles. now. =. SS. .15