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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
Dinner Sets and Odd Pieces
at HaLUed Prices

Three of open stock patterns will be closed outa of
American sem-porcelain
Dinner sets of o7 pieces have been made of
stocks on hand to be sold at half price.
And there separate be sold singly
by the hadozen dozen also half price, these including
plates coffee bouon
and saucers meat platters and vegetable dishes.
lo7piece set of American emporcean spray design
$l7 a
106piece of American porcelain, gold and black
lace border pattern, $23.
107piece porcelain border pattern
scroll with roses, $22.
lO'piece dinner SETS in border design,
with half matt handles $50
Also 3O sets of 107 pieces already complete
border designs with half matt handles, $25
And sets of 100 pieces Japanese design floral fesoon
$37.
Ioor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
In the Little Salon Of
Mourning Millinery

are hats, toques and bonnets Of a
smartness and distinction not al
ways achieved in millinery Of
this kind.
The latest and best ideas of
the French creators of mourning
millinery are worthily accom-
panied by those Of our own
designers.
Youth, maturity and age are
represented in the charming hats
and graver toques and bonnets.
They are fashioned of every ma
terial approved this year for
mourning use-including some
not used in other years.
Wells and correct accessories
will also be found here.
tsecond FIoor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
WEATHER
Unsettled
WANAMAKER'S
e of q Thousand WOn1en's Suits and Dresses
Mnmd $3.50 and $5O-Dresses $3.50 and $50

At S27.50 expect the tricotines, Poiret
twills, crepes de chine and heavy silk crepes.
One particularly good model is of broche
crepe Mostly they are in navy and brown
shades besides black; some are charmingly
beaded or embroidered; the cloth dresses
include one style with nail-head embroid-
cries and one coat dress with vivid lining.
At $50 are delightful frocks for evening,
dinner, street and afternoon wear. Among
the evening things are vividly colored chiffon
velvets, gold and silver embroidered chiffons
and black nets with sequins. Afternoon
gowns include a heavy crepe model with
appliqued velvet and long bell sleeves, other
rich crepes with crystal beads and some
charming broche crepes. These are usually
in navy, black and brown. The fine cloth
street dresses at this price are made of trico-
tine, duvetyn, Poiret twill and are cut in coat
style, chemise styles and with waistlines.
In word, there is something for almost
every woman looking forward to a busy,
happy Winter-with pretty clothes in it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
English Hand-Sewn
Gloves for Men
and Women

A good many men and women
like the smart effect of hand
stitching on their gloves. Most
Of these that have just come from
England are sewn in that charac-
teristic way. The importation in
cludes:
Women's chamois-fnish duplex
cotton gloves, in white hand
stitched with black, with pearl,
button fastening, at 81 a pair.
Women's three-inch-top strap
wrist capeskin gloves in oak tan,
out cam sewn (not hand
stitched), at So a pair.
Mems pearl button broad-but
tan capeskin gloves, hand
stitched in black, at $3.50 pair.
Mems eXtra-heavy tan goatskin
strap-wrist gloves, hand sewn, at
s. a pair. Admirable for driving.
(Mnin Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
200 Pleated Striped Skirts
Specials at 1915

Many Of the styles thai you will hanging our
cases double this price over.
They beautiful al-wool prunela cloths il the new striped
effects between the peat We had choosing material and
the way should be made 50 there not single undesirable
among the number.
Plenty Of black tan combinations and in
all the peang of the closely stitched over the bp
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
Richelieu Ribbed Silk
Stockings for s.

Seconds" Of course. You
won't find full-fashioned Richie
lieu ribbed silk hosiery for less
than about double this price in
first grade.
There are 936 pair, in black,
white and brown. Some all-silk
and some with cotton tops.
They'll go out with a rush.
(West Aisle)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
Sale of 1000 Waists
Samples, OUerl0ts and
"Sec0nds'' Special,
S1.65 to SIS

There simple little cotton waists for
with her sports suit fine lingerie blouses trimmed with hand
made lace for the tailored
charming Georgette dc chine and oete ouses
and overblouses for afternoons
1t will well repay every get a number Of
in this Sale, for the savings often from third half
the usual prices
200 Oyerbouses SIS each. They crepe
de chine elaboratey beaded with kmono sleeves
and black. Many half price
400 Silk Waists at IS each chine
embroidered and trimmed with hand ef heh
colors
300 Tricoee Oveblouses 1886 each. Brown, navy
mohawk tricoee, with checkcrboard bands
300 Lingerie Waists 1885 Made fine imported
white vole, trimmed with embroidery, drawnworl hand
made flet lace. Tuxedo collar and long sleeves.
$50 Overblouses $2S5 Seconds and in Georgee
crepe de chine They slight mark that can
hardly be Ones kind.
900 Cotton Waists S165 Samples and overots and
all fresh and dainty, with long sleeves trimmed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
Girls PettiCOatS

Sateens, plain and figured,
S1.75 to So.
Silk jersey, messaline and taf-
feta pctticoats in such desirable
colors as green, henna, blue,
brown and changcablc, $3.25 to
So.
All so to 36 inches long.
Boomers of black and navy
serge, $3.50 to $4.75; of sateen,
$l.75. These are in six to lS
year sizes.
(rhird Floor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
Your Opportunity in Moderately
Priced LiUing-ROOm Furniture

we number of
III grade which
At any rate, they have not been sold 1867
Included suits recently bought extraordinary price adan
age from of sppe these we have added
OF SuS or comparable class taken
here in the store, which changing around.
So much how this Offer has come abo,t
The of real
able and that the prices marked
You can buy complete suits individual as YOU prefer
IN the new purchase DaVenports
chairs $40; High-back Winged Armchairs S4O
The pieces from regular Davenpor se5
Rockers $780, Easy Arm Chairs Winged Fred Chairs $40
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
America Bicycles Are
Lower in Price

than they have been for some
years.
These bicycles have the latest
equipment, including coast ter
brake, heavy road tires, front and
rear mud guards, rear stand, tool
bag and tools. All beautifully
finished, too.
Men and women's models, $40.
Boys and girls models, $3.50.
lhs Gnlicrs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
The Limit of Goodness in
WOOl-Filled Quilts

Our woofled quilts begin those with figured cambr
top and back and plain borders of safe
At $40 each they have tops backs and borders
of plain sateen.
At SIS they have tops habuta silk borders and
backs of Florentine silk.
We have splendid made factory to sell at ss
and these i'll coverings of the best habutai silk
Others up $50
Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
Gay "MiddieS" for Bright
Schoolgirls

The Young Womcn's Store has
the sprightliest "middy" blouscs
for schoolgirls Of six to l8 years.
They are Of fine flannel in navy
blue, bright green or crimson,
with buttoncd "cuff" bottom, silk
braiding on sailor collar and
cuffs and embroidered chcvron on
sleeve.
The price is 1913.
(SecOnd Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
W0men's Underya,ments
AU at Special Prices

200 envelope chemses and nghtgow chine
the priced tailored styles and at $48J
for lacetrimmed the tailored shoulder
strapped style
500 Philippine nghgown chenises, combinations and draw
ers, samples and surplus lots, at sample prices
100 fannelet nightgowns at 81.
$50 nansook chemises, with lace embroidery at ST.
500 ownecked nghgo~ns of white nansook some Of
pink batste, at 81.
go silk pctticOastafeas, silk jerseys and mcsalncs in
black, solid coors and changeable coors price $3.50
200 pairs silk jersey boomers light and dark coors $3.50
100 lined corduroy breakfast wsara rose light blue
and navy, S6.75
East aisle
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
A Very Good 7Weed Suit
for YOunQ WOmen at $3.50

We had these suits tailored order, of good allwool
tweeds and heather mixtures
They have threebutton straight coats of long slim lines,
beed desired with notch collar and large patch
pockets; and good walking skirts belted and pockeed
There is excellent satin coatnng and partial inter-
lining Even the shields satin covered Every detail is right
Coors include heather in brown, russell
maue effects Sizes IA to 20 And the very moderate price
$3.50.
Other tweed and homcSpun suits from SO TO $3.50
(SecOn oOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
French Beaded TuniCS
Are Constantly Arriving

We this that will know that they will have just
good 10 from earlier in the
fashionable there Will
this Winter in the form Of evening They
most brilliant with spangle, beads and nahead trimming and in
black white with beads sapphire jade sphinx From
1870 to $780,
FIoor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
Books on TraUeL
and Decoration

"The Art of Home Decora.
tion," by Mary Harold North
end, price $3.50. A book wric-
ten by an authority on her sub
ject and treated in a unique
manner.
Potomac Landings" by
Paul Wilstach, IS. The full
story of one of Americas
most beautiful rivers.
Down the Columbia" by
Lewis r. Freeman, $3.50. H.
Iustrated with wonderful pho
tographs taken along the way.
tMain TIoorD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
Women's Black or Tan OXfords
SO to $11

For the who keeps conservative street oxford have
excellent hvcyelet tie that invariably gives satisfaction both in
appearance and comfort
has military heel wed sole, straight tip and per
fauons and may be equally we'll with spas without
In black kdskn Dull black calfskn $40. Mahogany calf
Ekm, $l1.
Tir floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
New Domestic Rugs in
EXtra=Large Sizes

Often a rug is wanted in a
larger size than most stores
carry in stock, and uSuslIy il can
be found here, if nowhere else.
Administer Rugs
9Nl5 #, $6S.5O 11.3x15 it,, $50
ll.3Xl2 it,, $3.50, $3.50, $68.5O
Seamless Wilton Rugs
9Nl5 it,, $l73 11.3xl5 it., $23I.5O
Seventh ElOOrD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
oh, Man, But
Here Is q
SUeet Shoe!

A brogue boot of fine oil
grain calfskin, in black or tan.
With soft toe, perforated
wing tip, vamp seam and lace
stay; stit c h ID heel seat,
Hanged heel and English back
stay.
Class to every inch of it,
and comfort, too.
$li the pair.
(Nain Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
The Rarer Fox Furs and Their
CIeUer ImitatOrs

fox is the choicest of all the fox family and certainly
beautiful of all urs Scarfs of this fine fur
be chosen $275 varying from just slight
serng buebac pct to hicky vercd from head
to tail.
Natural blue fox lovely in both color and texture priced
$500 and $400 for fine large scarfs
The mtaors of these chocer urs would almost
defy any expert them from their arsocrac
relatives Pointed fox scarf ngenouy tipped to resemble
silver fox, begin at $45.
And dyed blue fox that Stimulates admirably the natural
pe is here in beautiful scarfs from SIS
Between these foxes and their mtaors the hand
fox scarfs at Sis and $3.50.
In selecting furs is well to choose where be
both of quality and comprehensive variety.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
American Lady COrsets

Here is model for tall woman. 1t is made of pink
STSu has elastic top and long skirt and its ooning flexible
The price $3.50
Another is frontace for slender has short bones
over the abdomen and the skirt slopes longer hip with the
elastic band to give snug outline IS.
u pink broche opless has long skirt and is designed for
tall figures, S..
low model with sections in front is strongly boned
a'a made of durable pink Coutl, So.
Another with low bust gore elastic in its skirt and
good boning throughout, $3.50
All the bones corsets very flexible
TIE same time keep their shape.
rd Fi0orl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
There Are the LOveliest Furs
On These $3.50 Goats

Beaver wolf and lynx Of them and they
envelopng collars and cuffs OF enormous sze
ons case the Of the cuffs reaches to the hem.
The two materials silky bolivia and duven in the
rich black and blue There much
stitching which takes the shape of panels the entire
upper part of the coat or wrap
As for the sleeves certainly increasing in paeu
ahy the arnlhoe and cuffs
of the arrivals in the Coat Salons
thew are likewise of the most beautiful.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
WANAMAKER'S
WANAMAKER'S
Store Opens at 8

Fresh out of the manufacturers hands,
and every one of them representing saving
of $l5 to S25 over the prices of the same things
little earlier in the season.
There are 400 of the suits at $27.5O and
$50.
Those at the first price are in half dozen
styles, and made of wool velour and wool mix
lures. Some are severely plain for business
and common wear, one is fur. trimmed and
embroidered, and another has embroidery
only.
Those at $50 are in dozen styles and
made of velour, velour with broadcloth finish,
tweeds, novelty suitings and herringbone
Worsteds in Sorrento blue, navy, black and
many browns. Some of them are rich with
fur collars and cuffs, some are braid trimmed
so that they can be worn with or without the
owners separate fur.
Sizes are "a to 49 and all the suits are
lined and interlined, not to mention being
hand tailored.
The 600 dresses at $27. so and $50 are all in
the very newest fashion, whether for evening,
semi-evening or afternoon wearing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-31
There Are Many Men and
More Women Than Men

u
Who are obliged to work too hard.
But they are not to be pitied as much the
women and men who do not work at all.
Labor of some kind is necessity for we'll
being to every human being.
There are those who consider that the
architect with his pencil, the banker with his
figures of the production and movement of crops,
the chemist with his laboratory retorts and
experiments with chemicals are not workers like
the bIacksmith's apprentice making horseshoe.
Vet. nevertheless, labors of the mind are often
more severe and Notwithstanding than the
blacksmith shop.
To be of use in the world we live in, we shall
be much healthier and happier if we have
something to do, and do it well.
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October 81, 1921 "
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-10-14

Thousands upon Thousands Of women
have kidney or bladder trouble and never
suspect it.
Women's complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result of kidney or bladder disease.
II the kidneys are not in q healthy con-
dition, they may cause the other organs
10 become diseased.
You may suffer pain in the back, head
ache and loss of ambition.
Poor health makes you nervous, irrita-
Bile and may be respondent; it makes any
one 80.
But hundreds of women claim that DR..
kilmer's Swamp-Root, by restoring
health to the kidneys, proved to be just
the remedy needed to overcome such
conditions.
Many send for a sample bottle to see what
Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and
bladder medicine. will do for them. By
enclosing ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, you may receive sam
pie size bottle by Parcel Post. You can
purchase medium and large size bottles at
III drug observation-disclosures.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-10-14
IN CITY'S HISTORY
6lackwelPs Island, in the East River,
New York, once Attractive Part
OF the Metropolis.

The name of Blackwell's island, In
East river. New York city, famous
for its prison and workhOuse, may be-
come Welfare island. The island came
into possession OF the Blackwell
family about 1906 through marriage.
then being called Manning's island,
owned by Mary Manning, said to be
a niece Of Lord Cornbury, governor of
the province OF New York. Albert
blackwell. the first proprietor of that
name-lt was he who married Mary
Manning-was "A member Of the pro-
vincIal assembly 1925.
During the French and Indian wal
his grandson. Jacob. served as colonel,
and during the Revolution he was a
stanch patriot. His property was
confiscated and held during the long
occupation of New York by the
British. Soldiers were encamped on
his Long Island lands opposite the
island and officers were quartered at
his residence. His death was has
tened. it is said. by his financial
losses.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-10-14
CHAPTER TX.
A Signal Victory.

The mining man Hayes, the major
and John Moreland were waiting at
the gate when Dale, accompanied by
the moOnshiner. returned TO the cabin.
Dale was the first TO speak. lie told
briefly of that which had taken place
at the downtown sycamore, and at
the last OF IL by Heck Strengthened
proudly.
IL be dadJlmmed ef | hadn't ha'
pumped him 50 fui. a. lead at the
couldn't enough O. men got around
him to tote off his corpst. ef he hadn't
hs' drapped the towards gum" BY
Heck declared as iercely as he could.
Cause NAV she seed In the cup at
Bill Dale was a-goin' to be a right
pa'tickler friend o mine, igod, and I
has a habit o. takin' keer o. my
friends. Now thar was my Uncle Bill.
him what could jump a sixteen-rail
fence"
at was a mineral fence. By" i'm
patiently cut In John Moreland.
You've done told that so much at
it's dang nigh wore out. S'posen We
go back thar to the orchard ahind o.
the house and see what Gale and
Luke's a-doin'; hey, ByT"
Heck nodded and went toward the
orchard. He knew they didn't want
him to overhear what they we're going
to say, but it didn't offend him. IL
wasn't easy to offend the good-natured
Heck.
Moreland turned to Dale. "weIlg-
Dale turned TO Hayes.
Were going to begin the building
of the little railroad at the earliest
possible moment And because I don't
know anything about the work. I'm
going to ask you to take the lead. Now,
there may be some fighting. I don't
you to 20 into this thing blind
y. you see. II you're going 10 with
draw at all, DO II now"
I'm not a stranger TO lighting
Hayes replied smilingiy. I've been
through half a dozen coal strikes. l
think you may count on me-. Mr.. Dale"
Then lay out a plan for immedL
ate action"
I'D suggest acguioced Hayes
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-10-14
Used In Ono Family For
TWenty.EiQh Years

JANE, Mo.-"Twenty-eight years ago
! was in very poor health, having
taken the measles when my oldest child
was n month old. My blood was out
OF order and l also had Inflammation
of the womanly organs and bladder.
/ doctored with the best doctor I
knew of, but gradually grew worse until
j wasn't able to do anything. l heard
OF Doctor Pierce's medicines go got q
bottle of Golden Medical Discovery
and one of 'Favorite Prescription
and l Immediately commenced to
improve. After taking three bottles
Of each | was able to do light house,
work and felt like a different
q very small expense compared with
what l had been paying the doctor.
Since then / have always used these
medicines in my family."-MRs.
CHARLES SHANKs.
Send I0c tn Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel
In Buffalo, N. Y, for a trial package Of
any Of his remedies. No alcohol.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-10-14

that We send to the little town il
cred it he would have said quickly
"Well thrash the Balls and the Lit
tlefOrds, too"
The younger man read something Of
the others thoughts.
with the help of the law" said he
I'VE might whip them all. But II
would mean a great deal of bloodshed
at best. The LittlefOrds are Babes
people, y'knOw. l like Babe. YOU
like her. too, or you never would have
gone with her to the hOspital-now
don't you?"
Il reckon l CANT deny" the More
land leader muttered. "'at / like Babe
Littleford. She amt like none O. the
rest Of 'em, Bill"
Dale went on:
"All there Is to do to enlist the Lit
tiefOrds on our side is this you go to
old Ben and say to him: Let's begin
anew; let's be friends, your people
and my people, you and me- He'll be
biob tOu ulu ~. 4hth ~ va DS Cuoy
sailing for us. The Balls never would
dare to attack such a force as the
Morelands and the Littlefords CON-
bined. Don't you see? l admit 1t will
be something Of a sacrifice on your
part. But a man like you can make
sacrifices. Any man who is big
enough to go down on his knees and
ask the blessing of the Almighty on
his enemies Is big enough to make
sacrifice. COme-let's 20 over and see
Ben L.ittleford now; won't your
The mountaineer didn't answer.
you won't throttle the cause born
in David Moreland's good heart on ac-
count OF a little personal prideI
Moreland Strengthened.
you mean WELL" he said slowly. 81
think you're M O. the very best men
in the world, Bill Dale. You often
make me think o. pore David himself.
But I'm afeared ye don't quite onder-
stand, Bill. I've seed my own son die
from a L%ittlefOrd's bullet. To 90 and
offer to be friends with a man who
might be the same n at killed my
boy is a pow'ful hard thing TO do. I'm
afeard We don't quite understand"
ut was IA terrible thing, | know"
said Dale. But it vas the fortunes
of war. The LittlefOrds have endured
the fortunes of var IN exactly the
same way. Come with me; let's 90. |
need your help; | can do very little
without your help. Come, John More
The hillman replied slowly: well,
IN 90 with ye over thar. But Ben
he'll hat To make the fust break "A.
friends, cause I'm purity shore
| never will. As soon as | git my
hat. BILL"
lie went Ia the front porch and
took from "A chairpost his broad
headgear. Then the Two set
out.
They crossed an ox-wagon road, a
sweet-scented meadow, the river by
means of the blown-dOwn sycamore,
sweet-scented meadow and
another oX-wagon road. and entered
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-10-14
MOTHER! CLEAN
CHlLD'S BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Even a sick child loves the "fruity'
taste Of California Fig Syrup" If the
little tongue is coated. or If your child
Is listless, cross, feverish, full of cold,
or has collie, give a teaspOonful to
cleanse the liver and bowels. In a few
hours you "a see for yourself how
thoroughly it works all the constipa-
ton poison, o u bile and waste out Of
the bowels, and you have a well, play
full child again.
Millions of mothers keep california
Fig Syrup" handy. They know a tea
spoonful today saves a sick child to-
morrow. Ask your druggist for genu-
Inc California Fig Syrup" which has
directions for babies and children of
all ages printed on bottle. Mother !
You must say California or you may
get an imitation fig syrup.-Advertise-
ment.