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The Washington herald., 1921-03-04
MICROBALANCE NOT NEW
INVENTION. RECORDS SHOW.

Inquiry has brought out the fact
that balance that will weigh ac-
curately to three-millionths of a
milligram, such as described in. ca
BILE dispatches from Stockholm as
the invention of Professors PETER
son and Stroemberg, of Gottenborg
and Stockholm universities, is not
a new invention, but that balance
that will weigh to that accuracy
and little better was used by Sir
William Ramsay and r. W. Gray at
least as early as 1910.
Sir Ramsay used such a balance
in determining the molecular
weight of radium emanations and
the density Of niton," said A. T.
Pienkowsky. in charge of mass
measurements at the Bureau of
Standards. when seen yesterday.
He explained that what the foreign
physicists have done is to perfect
a scale that can be commercially
manufactured. using the same prin-
ripfes that Ramsay used in building
his special balance.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-04
Gets unknown Dead Bill.

A joint CongressionA resolution.
providing that an unknown Amer
icsn soldier be brought back FROM
France and buried with appropriate
honors In Arlington Cemetery. was
passed In the Senate yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-04

Release the money held but of circulation
by people who complain of hard times and
there would be no hard times.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-04

The Boston Transcript suggests that
Chicago change its motto from "P1l do it"
to Il done it," to conform to Chicago Eng
lish as "she is spoke" =
The Washington herald., 1921-03-04

That test of aircraft and battleships won't
decide the question unless they haye few good
gunnerss on the battleship.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-04

The charge against the income tax blank
is that it is so complicated that man can't
tell a lie without getting tangled up.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-04

When the word Hughes" is signed to a
state paper, it will mean there is more Hughes
in it than the name at the end
The Washington herald., 1921-03-04

Talking about making the world safe for
democracy, Won Bernstorf has just been
elected to the Prussian diet as democrat.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-04

Without the appropriation, there will be
enough dam(n)s at Muscle Shoals to run the
nitrate factory, if the energy generated could be
controlled
The Washington herald., 1921-03-04
Opinions
of Other
Ed itors
Brief Comment From
Leading Newspapers
Throughout Nation
Hoover, Secretary OF Commerce.
Cwashinrton starg

Mr.. Hoover says that the depart
meut as at present organized con-
sists of a number of bureaus that
have only remote connection with
commerce. and he inferentially pro-
poses that if he takes the post the
department should be reorganized
to give it a more definite jurisdic-
ton over matters affecting the CON-
mercial welfare Of the country. The
hope of the country today is that
Mr.. Hoover will be a member OF
the Cabinet and that the depart
ment over which he presides will
be strengthened and made more ef-
fective by law.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-04

1t may be wondered if in Mr.. Harding.
the United States has as President man
who cannot operate typewriter.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-04

so slight as to be of little conse-
quence to the fruit grower, it was
declared.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-04
New Orleans States

Mr.. Hughes is of outstanding
ability, essentially a reformer. and
during the war always rang true.
Mr.. Hoover is of like type, a man
who did big things in the cay of
stress, and who enjoys to pro-
nounced degree the confidence, of
the people of the country.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-04
Duluth Hersld.l

The announcement that Mr.. Hard
ing has offered Herbert Hoover a
place in the Cabinet will be inn
mensely gratifying to millions of
Americans for more reasons that
pne. 1t is gratifying first. of course.
because people believe Mr.. Hoover
to be conspiculously the type OF
man who ought to be in the govern
ment to work out his high and
practical ideals of service. But Il
is particularly gratifying because
1t disposes at last Of the lingering
fear - a product OF the heat of the
campaign-that Mr.. Harding might
not have a mind of his own and
the courage to stand steadfastly for
his own honest judgments
The Washington herald., 1921-03-04
Sew York world.)

In deciding to take a place in
Mr.. Harding's Cabinet, Herbert
Hoover makes the important stipu-
lation that he shall be left free to
administer the funds for European
relief. This is a most important
reservation. Up to the present
time the Secretary OF Commerce has
dealt with nothing of equal i'm
portance with this essential charity,
and though Mr.. Hoover plans to re-.
organize and extend the work of
the department. he will hardly ind
a bigger job or one more needing
to be done than the task in which
he Is now engaged.
Nor could anybody else MI his
place as he has flied IL. His inter-
national reputation. his indisput-
able integrity and his sdministra-
tive ability have enabled him.
nearly singie-handed. to raise funds
for the salvation OF. the children Of
Central Europe in a year when
charities are generally neglected
and accumulated suffering has made
the country calious,
The Washington herald., 1921-03-04

otherwise would have been carried
by boat"
MENTIONS MISSISSIPPI
RIVER AS EXAMPLE.
The Father of Waters itself has
bean practically made useless as a
channel for trade to the Gulf be-
cause Of this perpicious rate manip-
ulstion by the roads, Moultrie says
Years ago railroads built paral-
lei to rivers, made rates to meet the
boat rates." he explained. "Condi-
tions from time to time made the
advance of boat rates necessary, bu,
the railroads, by keeping their rates
below the level Of the boat rates
were able to retain their business.
Railroad lines along rivers have
always endeavored to maintain a
good supply of cars at river points
despite any shortage they may have
had elsewhere. This circumstance
has contributed to the prestige OF
the railroads.
There has also been a growing
reluctance on the part of investors
to put their money into new projects
for the movement of river traffic
Steamboat compa nies have also been
backward about soliciting trade
compared with the enterprise of the
railroads"
Now that interior rivers have
ceased to perform the function OF
assisting in the distribution OF
products, every interest in the coun-
try has suffered more or less. Moul-
trie says. but of all classes the
farmer has been hardest hit.
CORN CHEAPER AS FUEL
THAN COAL ON FARM.
Compared with manufactured
articles, the products OF the farmer
are bulky and heavy and the ton
mage value is less" said Moultrie
Freight rates are often so high as
to preclude the possibility OF any
profit by the farmer on the sale of
the crop.
Of the United States farmers ar.
brought less than the equivalent
tonnage in fuel, to say nothing of
the expense of hauling the corn to
the railroad from the farm and the
cost of hauling the coal from the
railroad to the farm"
There Is little question that a
completely developed system of wa
terways would mean an annual
saving of at least $1,000. 100000 to
the farmers of the United States
in the opinion of Moultrie.
Moultrie urges the early compile
tion of the Ohio River project
which would give a minimum depth
Of nine feet at all stages of water
on the 1000 miles of that stream
and the rapid improvement of the
Missouri and of the Upper Missis-
sippi so as to give six feet to Kan
sas City and st. Paul.
"A marvellous system of connect
ing waters which will bring about
the reduction of Transportation
costs on the agricultural products
of the Middle West could be brought
about by the joining of the Great
Lakes to the Gulf by a nine-foot
canal from Chicago to the Missis-
sippi and Pittsburgh to Cairo by
one of the. same depth," said Moul-
trie. Add to this the six-foot wa
terway which would connect the
Upper Mississippi with st. Paul and
the Great Lakes linked to the At
'Slantic through the New York barge
canals" FWG
The Washington herald., 1921-03-04
Montreal star.D

In choosing for his Cabinet men
like Charles E Hughes and Herbert
c. Hoover, both national figures. Mr..
Harding charts an administration
course diametrically opposed to that
of Mr.. Wilson. Hughes and Hoover
are both men of Presidential caliber
themselves. accustomed to give
rather than to take orders. Their
inclusion in the Harding Cabinet
proves that the President elect
means what he says when he de-
clares that his advisers will be put
directly in charge of their depart
ments. S-
Furthermore, Il Is interesting to
note-with Mr.. Hughes as Secretary
of State and Mr.. Hoover as Secre-
tary of an extended Department of
Commerce, the best side of the
country win be turned toward the
outside world for both political and
business purposes. Hoover's pres
tige abroad will be a national asset
of priceless value to his country.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-04

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The Washington herald., 1921-03-04

Washinton, Feb. Is.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
WANAMAKER'S
Waltbam Wrist
" atrbes for
Woineir

Since a watch is something
which is expected to last for
years and to keep good time
as long as it lasts, there is
a real economy in buying a
reliable make of watch in the
beginning.
Waltham watches for women
are among the finest American
watches made today. They
are put together by the most
skilled watchmakers and thor
oughly tested before being
placed on sale.
In 14-kt. gold cases, several
shapes, all on ribbon bracelets,
$50 to $125.
Small size IA = KIT. gold
watches on ribbon bracelets,
$50 to $125.
Platinum watches set with
diamonds, on ribbon bracelets,
$685., to $745.
14-kt. gold watches on flex-
ible link bracelets, $50 to $110.
Gold-filled watches on flex-
ible link bracelets, $22.50 to
s45.
MAIN Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
New Trimmed Goats for
Young Women, $11O to $235

and navy blue, and variety of
browns, including Malay, mouf-
flon, caravan and tortoise shell.
Collars and cuffs are of gray
squirrel, Persian lamb, lynx, bea-
YER, or wolf, in taupe, blue or
black. The sizes are ID to 20.
And prices $110 to $235.
Many special opportunities in
coats are in the Young Women's
Store, priced from $50 up.
FIoor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
The Choosing of Russian Sables
Is Important

"Sable, soft as veil of
down." is one of the loyeliest
of furs, and many fur-seek-
crs are puzzled to decide be-
tween the rich dark pelt of the
actual Russian sable and the
scarcely less beautiful but
much less costly fur of the
Hudson Bay animal.
Where price is of least con-
sideration, the exquisite Rus
sian sable is of course always
preferable. Scarfs of this
(Sect
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
A Little Sale of
Imitation Ivory
Seconds"

1t takes a very good pair of
eyes to discover the reason for
their being called seconds" But
prices more than make up for it,
they are so extremely small.
All the necessary pieces to a
set are here, including combs,
hair brushes, mirrors and so on,
with prices starting at zoe for a
comb up to SO for a pretty plush
lined jewel box.
EAST Aisle)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
Silver-Finished
Candlesticks

Of a Napoleonic type are very
graceful and severe in line, and
have unique shades of a pinky-
orchid silk made with a raised
side to give a direct ray for read
ing. Each candlestick is $50 and
each shade $50.
(FOurth Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
A Good Day to Get
the Boy a New Suit
or OvercOat

1t would be poor economy to put
an inferior suit or overcoat on
your boy.
Give him a new suit or a new
ovcrcoat that represents the top
notch in style and quality-a
Wanamaker suit or overcoat.
Norfolk suits for boys Of 8 to
Is years, $165O to $3s, with a
fine choice of two-trousers suits
at $3.50 to $28.
Boys overcoats in 10 to IS
year sizes, $28 to S45, and in 8 to
8 year sizes at SIS to $50.
(second Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
Good Shoes and Leggings
for Children

There chre shoe store anywhere spass this and FEW
equal it, ( for the thorough goodness of the chdens shoes
Ryded 2d sound and stable prices d for the spacious
and comfortable accommodations and 4th) for the proncet stan
" salespeople especially trained in fitting young feet
Cdens black cafskn hghaced shoes sizes Ss TO
are $3.50 to $8
T5o to $9 :
Chdens leggngs chncha brown or black VeVeteen
corduroy leather exceptionally good styles
aug qualities, priced $3.50 to $40. ,.
ksgg t}5tN .,GF -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10

finest sable are mere at from
5000 to $3.50.
In Hudson Bay sable the
choice is from $40 to 1925 for
a one-skin scarf. Two-skin
scarfs begin at $l25.
A stole Of six beautiful Hud-
son Bay sable skins is $3.50;
and a richly effective cape of
18 skins is 1925.
4 Fur Store that offers
egcry choice bit does not con-
fuse rolues is safest TO shop in.
FlOor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
A FavOrite
One-Strap Slipper

is of patent leather with round
toe, short vamp and high Spanish
heel. 1t is ornamented with large
perforations.
The same model comes in black
suede also.
Each is $12 a pair.
(First Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
Charming Mesh
Bags

in the favorite green-gold finish
and very fine gold-plated mesh
are here in deep. narrow shapes
with strap handles for $18 to
S44. Powder boxes showing the
same green-gold finish are in
tended to go with them, and may
be had for SOC to $3.50.
MAIN Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
AH-WOOl Crepe
POplin, $1.50 a Yard

This Winter a great many
women are buying it for one-piece
dresses because it wears remark
ably we'll, does not easily muss
and it shakes the dust.
1t is 80 and 40 inches wide and
comes in dozen or more quite
delightful colors.
(First Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
The Salon de Beaute

suggests that women desiring a
facial or scalp treatment or any
other services in its rooms should
make appointments for the earlier
hours Of the day whenever pos
sible. This may be done either
in person or by telephone.
(Third FIoor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
See the Gift Tables in the
China Store

Are looking for dainty of glass gift
for own?
If the tables the China
collection of the houghtf pieces
the
There $3.50 table, there table
table Of goods another
at $3.50 and still others at $5 $3.50 $l0 Sl2 and
1t the best interesting showing
select Phiadelphayou
satisfactorily.
Eourth
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
Redfern
COrsets

Boned with non unstable
boning, every one. The first
is for tall women requiring a
long skirted, topless model.
Its back is high to give the
necessary support to plump
shoulder blades. In pink
coutil, the price is So.
A low-bust model with long
skirt, heavily reinforced. Lac
ing below front steel, price 80.
Topless corset of pink broche
with elastic section in the
waist, a double skirt and three
sets of hose supporters, So.
Lightweight corsets, top
less, with elastic all around,
Third Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10

They are the finest of fur
trimmed bolivias, duvetyns and
similar fabrics, in the thick k-piled
textures that so closely resemble
velvet and plush.
They are in charming fashions
some cloaks, some wraps and
some coats, with either bloused
or straight backs.
The colors are black, midnight
(Secon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
A Young Woman's
Dress of Crepe de Chine and
Fur Cloth, $35

from there to the fur-cloth edg-
ing.
The waist blouses over an elias
tic band, and is finished with a
tie sash with ball ends.
In dahlia red crepe de chine, or
in black, Nile green, American
Beauty and Copenhagen blue.
Priced $50.
FloOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10

delicious creGm-cOv-
IL cred carGnlels are the
candles for tOni0rrOu-
price soc a pound.
Bitter street rea M
chocolates are other
good choice for the Ueek-
end box, and these sell at
60c a pound.
lDswn Stairs storsl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10

This charming frock for young
women of ID to 1S comes in crepe
de chine of various colors, with a
deep skirt band and sleeve edg-
ings of gray astrakan cloth.
The extremely wide sleeves are
cut in one with the waist. They
fasten on the low shoulder-line
with three buttons, and are open
(secon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
EiderdOy n
BathrObes

are in stock again-pleasant news"
for women who have been unable
to get them for some years. They
are in rose, blue, lavender and
red, satin trimmed, for only $4.85.
(Third FIoor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
Mems Sports
Handkerchiefs From
the London Shop

They supply welcome touch
of color, for they are the lovely
Liberty silk handkerchiefs in odd
East Indian printings and rich
Paisley designs, and they are
very much in favor now.
They are S4 each and there is
no end to the number of beauti-
full designs.
(The Gallery
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
WOmen's Ribbed
Wool Sports Hose,
S1.75

These stockings, which are in
crown heather, have shaped legs
and are an improvement over the
usual run of ribbed wool hose.
lhey fit snugly around the ankle
ana are uncommonly good looking
Tor the price.
(First Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
Excellent Goats for Very
Small Folk

For children three years
unusually good silky boadcot beaver
shocking below the yoke neining
The price is $3.50
For boys girls of two years good
chnhia color double
'front.' high neck, beled and with lining Priced $2
4 FIoor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
Persian Iran Rugs Are Winning
Favor at $3.50 to $50

They have in them the Persian quality
They well Mosuls. which family
coors and designs of softer and decorative variety
They much favored by gseekers
who needs real Oriental a small a
$225O to $780, in sze approximately 3x4 feet.
Secabe Kurdish dark blue and
to $50 for 4X7 #. thereabouts
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
NeU CameL's-H Hair Coats
Are Lovely With Beaver Fur
Genuine Chinese Shantungs
Quickly Come and Go

surprising when consider what beautiful silk this
unlimited wearing possibilities washes
satisfactory results.
color chdens dresses bouses
skirts Innings and mems Shirts 81 25 so and 81 yard
First TlOor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
New Steel-Beaded
Handbags From
France

This latest shipment has de-
signs not seen in the earlier
arrivals.
All drawstring bags of hand
crocheted silk in one or two col
ors, with ornannentation of cut
steel beads and tassels or fringe
of the beads.
The bags are in navy, gray,
brown, brick, red-and-blue, blue
and-black and other colors.
Prices, $3.50 to 500.
(Aiain Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
WANAMAKER'S
Tomorrow Afternoon for the Accommodation of the Publ
Who Can Ever Forget That
Day, 1918, When

in the early morning, the news swept
4 through the city
. that the great German forces had turned their
backs to us, silently and quietly, taking the first
step to end the terrible war?
The whole United States danced for Joy
when the world believed that its prayers had
been answered and that the Armistice, as
arranged by Marshal Foch, had been signed.
That 18th hour, of the 18th day, of the 18th
month, of 1918, will ever be remembered as one
of the great hours of the worlds history.
While it was reported the world over as
humiliation for Germany, it certainly was wise,
courageous confession to make, that they had
ceased to fight for fruitess cause. 1t was noble
confession to make, that they were tired of the
war and would not go any further.
Was it not Queen Louise who after the
Battle of Jena, went with a rose in her hand to
plead with Napoleon to stop war?
Would that there might be a complete
disarmament of armies and navies in every
country and that the world might hold soldiers
of peace only!
Would that the grave of the unknown hero,
around which the President and distinguished
host will tomorrow be standing, might be the
last of the graves of unknown soldiers!
Right well we may pause more than two
minutes and say prayer that the causes of
war shall be, hencefOrth considered and settled
in courts of wisdom and patience, with a
determination to reduce the high taxes and
dangers sure to attend standing armies and
ships of war.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
Mems Wooden SCarfs
for Winter

The Mems Wear Store has fine of them plain
,olors and stripes.
They $3.50 for soft scarf $165O for
beautiful cashmere scarf, with various
uin Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
Vest End London Styles
in RedLeaf Derby Hats

These Redlea derby hats made for John Wanamaker
exclusively by the hat maker England They the
leading hts Of London and in their
quality and workmanship they unsurpassed.
Any glance that these ordinary hats.
There shapes them that the
of every facial be suited.
Price, SO.
Mai Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
Women's Wonderful Suits
Priced at $50

Beautifully built suits Of fine maerialsvelour broadcoth
soft chevot homespun browns and black Some
of the very simple few fur trmmedwth beaver
few embroidered One style has nura
pockets we'll cuffs and collar has straight box coat
the others have slightly fitted and beautiful Innings There
in all all from manufacturer who couldn't make
anything badly if he tried.
Earlier in the such suits sold at $35 than
tomOrrOws price.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
WEATHER
Fair
WANAMAKER'S
Store Closes at $3.50
ANY Mems Store Can Sell Clothing, But
We Have Got to Do More Than That

~
got to make
Progress is motion in a forward direction.
have forward in the clothing business
do better every than of all the sixty
years before.
The only way keep ahead ahead is have better
clothing and give greater dollars worth.
That and be of better
for in the Wanamaer Mems Cloth
ing Store than you possibly find elsewhere.
New Fall and Winter suits, $50 to S65.
Fall and Winter $50 to 500.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10

Our Store will not open tomorrow morning.
AT 11.2O only the doors will admit our people
and our friends who wish to join with us in a
memorial service at the hour of the soldiers
burial.
The great organ will lend its solemn tones
of tribute.
Judge Orlady, of the Superior Court, will
preside at our little Festival of Peace.
After it is all over, we will take up our work
again with new memory of nameless grave
and take off our hats in honor to march with the
Legion, to keep up remembrance of the brave
men who have returned from battlefelds with
new patriotism and grave sense of citizenship
in clarifying our flag, that it may breathe a
blessing to all the countries of the world.
,........ .. '::,'.'' :,:, 9@Nm~&h
Norcmber 10, 1921. "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-10
Men Who Learned to Like
Soft Toes in ARM Shoes

will be glad know that they the shoes
of the with these unlocked
For example, here brogue boots of fine ogran calf
skin in black and with perforated wing tips vamp
lace stitched heel fanged heels English
stays.
Fine in fashion and comfortable.
S4 pair.
oor