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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
Firm New Ticking
Csc a Yard

Time for new ticking to be put
OH the mattresses and pillows, and
some homekeepers like to Use tick
ing to cover quilts whose wool or
down comes ont over everything.
80 inches wide, in an attractive
assortment Of patterns.
(tiryt Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
Men Will Find
Whatever They Want
in Gloves

Easily reached, not many steps
inside the big Mems Store.
The best styles in soft washable
doe-finished leather in chamois
yellow, SO a pair.
One.clasp prixseam sewn cape
skins, So; slip-on capeskins, $3.50
and 1925.
Buckskin in drab, olive or brown,
one-button or one-clasp. $3.50 and
81. Slip-on buckskins, $3.50.
Main FLOOR,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
There Are
Candies

Excellent for table use are
butterscotch waferrs with pecars,
walnuts or almonds on top. De.
iicious, too! soc a pound.
Vanilla cream almonds. SOC
pound.
Assorted caramels that a.e
really good, 3Oc u pound.
down stairs store,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02

PERHAPS they are wraps, for
they have the loose. graceful wrap
lines and the huge waist line
sleeves.
There is a shallow shoulder yoke
which extends all the way down
the full sleeve to the cuff. Both
back and front. the coat is gath
(First
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
LinColn-Bennett Hats for Men
Are Here at Last r.

Men nave been asking for them
every day and they are worth
waiting for.
The New.ones" every ono
grays that are not - gray and
browns that are rot 50 brown. But
better than that is tie suede finish
that Is new. extremely new and
smart. l. gives new Unpth to the
coio-. 8 I..Iety Icoh withou, the
SIighte>t rrecn,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
Green Gold

is often preferred by discriminat-
ing women, and that is why nu-
merous small and useful novelties
are plated with green gold.
There are wee new coin purses,
vanity cases and powder boxes Of
a healthy size. $3.50 to So.
MAIN Floor,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
Wool Scarfs COlOred
With Autumn

As bright and warm and pretty
g a brisk Autumn day could call
Tor, and as soft as an: girl or
woman could wish. There arc
many widths and lengths and
solors.
T.75 to 81.
Main FLOOR,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02

Ivory Ornaments
From the Orient

A. little case in the Oriental
Store Is given over to them-be-
ginning with tiny ivory charms in
the shape Of elephants at 50c and
ending with a string Of carved
ivory beads at $40.
In between come the strings Of
beads In varying lengths; the oval
and round pendants and earrings;
and the odd things like cigarette
holders, umbrella handles, and o
few cabinet pieces and netsukes.
Also there is o set Of chessrnen
and the Chinese game --- Nah
Jongg.
MAIN Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
Women's Luxuriously Warm
COats-Fur Trimmed, $225

cred on to this yoke.
In almost every case, the furs
match the color Of the coat; for
example, in changeable silky
bolivia Of cinder shade, the fur
collar and cuffs Gre gray squirrel:
in kit fox gray, wolf; in the new
suchard brown, dyed squirrel.
t'toor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02

And such shapcs.--words won't
begin TO tell about them. Soft felt
hats have never been so fine before.
There are rolls and dips and curfs-r
expected ones and unexpected oneo
and lots Of other things.
In q word, they are smart
through and through. Typicslly
English hats but not conspicu-
ously English. 4
Priced $3.50. a
,Innrl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
The Sheep, the Goose and the
EiderduCk-NOt an AeSOp's Fable

but Il little reminder that it is
mainly upon such that we humans
depend Tor TIE best Winter nest
comforts, that is, wool blankets,
wool quilts and down quilts.
Right now the selections are the
best ever.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
Paris Sends a NeIu
Perfume NOUeLtH

The smart little rainy-day
girl, with blowing skirts and
umbrella ready to put up, is
charming. and at her side Is
striped hat box to excite ones
curiosity.
Inside is a precious burden
bottle Of exquisite French per.
fume. Altogether, it would
make an excellent prize. $40.
(sIain FIoOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
More and More Children Up at
the Glove Counter

means parents in greater number
than ever are finding out the value
of Wanamaker gloves for little
folks. They fit, they wear we'll,
and they are reasonably priced.
Unlined mochas in pretty brown
and gray shades are pricsd $3.50
and ~ AZ.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
The
AbbOtSfOrd Is a
New Console
-FOrminCheney
Photographs

This interesting hew model takes
its chief characteristics from the
Queen Anne period of cabinet
making.
1t is developed in mahogany
with panels OF contrasting grain,
and is a handsome piece OF cabinet
work.
Within is the perfect acoustic
system Of this famous phonograph,
producing a clear, sweet, purity Of
tone most gratifying to the music
lover.
The Abbotstord l. priced $500. II
plays all diso records.
Purrhas able on convenient terms.
(Second FlOorI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02

Oxfords ut 80 that will match
sny for service. Black or tan calf,
With straight tip, military heel,
extension welted sole, sawtooth
edrings and perforations. Good.
looking, comfortable and splendid
wearing.
At SO high-laccd black shoes in
two styles.
(Firs,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
Iron Bridge Lamps

Fine hand-WrOught lamps with
tops adjustable as to height, ad-
Unstable arms, and polychrome
finish.
They have extra long cords and
may be had for $40.
Parchment shades in ever 50
many designs. $3.50 each.
(Fourth Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02

Capesiins in tan or pearl, Sl.sb
and ~.
Warm heece-lined caposkins,
$l.85 and Sl.S5.
Hand-knit wool mittens for
babies, 75c to $l.25. including
white and colors.
N: B.-Mocha gloves not quite so
good % usual are special Of sl.25.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
French Metal Brocaded Silks
$15a Yard

Never before they much in demand Ii the entire
not made Of them. the train, panels drapery is
likely And they used hats wrap nings bags and
slippers
With all the selling such magnificent silks, there is still
good selection in the richest coorings and black and gold
The price is moderate
Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
Boudoir Caps and
BandeauX

Made of lace and satin and rib
bon, the bandeaux priced. 81 to
1886; the caps, 81 to IS; oil dainty
n effect.
tThipd Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
Three White-GOOds
Specials

Fine NalNSOOK, S3.OV
80 inches wide and ten yards il
a piece. II is OF the sheer, fne
quality known aA Japanese n:tirsooE.
although Il Is really made here.
White Wolfe. 25c
IS inches wide and makes prettJ
best" frocks for little girls shirt
waists. fine curtains. etc.
Underwear Madras, lSc
Striped white madras that will
stand many tubbingy. II makes good
pajarnas, childre1'a underwear. romp
ers. and even boys' shirts 81 inches
wide.
tEirst EloorI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
Combs for ANY
Couture

There Gre elaborate, decorative
combs showing many blue and
green stones, often matching the
comb.
Combs in excellent limitations
Of mellowed ivory, tortoise >shcll
and lapis lazuli are especially
lovely. s. to S23.
Main floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
When 1t Comes to Getting an
inexpensive Rug That
Will Wear

Naturally, look WELL too but tina, IS ea>, The
hard thing is to get that will
The wool fiber rug fills the need 1t is low in price a,trac-
tive with its plain figured effects coorngs and above
all il is servceable.
Making all the more prac, cal there A wool fbsr rp
Of just the size to fit most anywhere.
< $3.50 to 81 63 in
SO X lO6 it, ST. to $3.50 in .,, a.
6Xs f. xll25 to $2l.5O f.
l2x IL ft......,............
Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
Put q Good OUercOut
on the Bon

In other words. a anamaker
Overcoat. The selections this
season are undoubtedly the best
ever from the quality standpoint
and from every other standpoint.
And prices are substantially
lower.
,gpte.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
Mahogany ManteL Clocks With
Westminster Chimes

The chimes have a particu-
lsrly sweet clear tone, due to
sounding on bars instead Of q
gong. They chime every quar-
ter hour.
But, most important Of al,
the clocks are wonderfully good
timepieces and bear the name
Main
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
Women's Practical Oxfords and
High Shoes, So and SO

One all Of glazed kidskin. with
medium toe and military heel; the
other with glazed kid vamp, soft
dull calf top, full round toe,
broad tread and low military heel.
Both with straight tips and welted
soles. Ideal shoes for service, COM
fort and conservative appearance.
looP)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02
The SOie's s
the Thing in a Mans
Oxford for Winter
Time

Soles that will turn on the
weather, soles that defy wear
beyond q doubt they must be
big, thick double soles clear 20
the heel, hui!G over a substantial
welt.
By way OF example, u man
cant do much better than the !
boarded calf oxfords, rather
broguish in looks, that have
come 70 sell for $3.50.
Tan, Of course, and made of
firm. serviceuble boarded calf
with the lone-lasting double
soleS. Here and there are q few
tiny perfoYations, but in the
main The ne" oXfords are plain.
Main Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02

Overcoats Tor boys Of 3 to 10
years. $3.50 to S35.
In fabrics. making and style
the! represent new and higher
standard,
Floor 20 =,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-02

of the best American makers.
The cases are in tambour, Gothic
and Doric design, 50 simple and
dignifed that they would 90
with any style Of furnishing.
In price, they start Mt $50
and 60 by easy stages up to
S106.
Floor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-26

Melchizedek was king qf Salem
and priest of the most high GOD
mentioned in Genesis 1l:1S-2O lie
met Abraham ON his return from his
victory over Chcrdorlaomer and gave
him blessing. receiving tithcs in rc
turn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-26

They were I'm the dining room now
all save hi. who was on the porch
with Bobby, and Monona. who was in
bed and might bee heard eXtravagant.
~ singing
Lulu SAT down with her hat ON
When Dwight inquired playfully
Don't we look like company?" she
did mol reply lie looked AT her specu
lnlivcly. Where had she gone. Will
whom had she talked what had she
told? Ina looked at her rather fear
fully. But Mrs nett rocked content
cdly and ate nriamom seeds
"Whom did YOU See?' Ina asked.
Lulu named them
see them to talk to?" from Dwight
oh Yes. They had all stopped.
What did they say Ina hurst out
They had inquired for Ninian. Lulu
said: and said mo- more.
Dwight mullcd this. Lulu might
have told every one Of these women
that cocl,-andhul story with which
she had come home. II might be All
over town. Of course. in that case he
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-26

y ~-s~s's's-~.s.s-s"s-s-s-
The Story of
Our States
BY JONATHAN BRACE
XV.-KENTUCKY
~ THE klnship
CD ! & ! !. E. !. : ): ): !: !
/NeSaSSISM i Of Ken
ME/ "a MN lucky and
liSlX E1sl AZ IeN Virginia is
USlEp ~ " NJGjl that OF par
WNSS-tsssss 5.sW ent and child.
N<NSyAc/W From Virginia
--- came most OF
the settlers of the western state.
and with them these pioneers
brought Virginia institutions
and ideals. 1t was not until
1850 that the first authentic
journey was made by white
man into central parts of the
region afterwards called Ken
, lucky.
Further explorations showed
! that this territory held two I'M
pOrtant attractions for settlers.
The first was the great fertility
OF what was called the Blue
Grass region. The so-called
blue grass. from which this
. state is nlcknamed the "Blue
Grass State" is i'm no wise pc
. culiar 10 Kentucky.
The second inducement for
settlers was the fact that there
. were no Indians living I'm this
. region. II was later found that
many rowing bands of savagcs
. crossed the Ohio from the north
and sorely harasSed the early
. cOlonists until Clark's expedl-
. tions into Ohio and Indiana
. checked their invasionS. I'm fact.
. the name Kentucky is probably
. derived from the lroquois word
. kcntka-ke, meaning "hunting
. land" Another Interpretation
. is dark and bloody ground"
: but this is doubtless incorrect.
d. The main highways of travel
. At that time were Daniel
. Boonc's "Wilderness Road
. through Cumberland Gap ana
b. down the Ohio. Hardy pioneers
poured into this new territory
, IN such numbers that in 1892,
A.. with tie permission of Virginia.
. Kentucky was admitted to he
-. Union Us the fifteenth state with
e. an area Of 4O59S square miles.
E. Kentucky has thirteen electoral
. votes for president. The re-
p. marlgablc physical condition OF
&. its population is shown in a re-
p. port of the volunteers in the
d. Civil war. This gave their av-
i. erage height as nearly an inch
-; taller than the New England
! troops and with correspond
: ingly greater Girth OF chest.
. GO by Mcclure Newspaper syndicats)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-26

When they came downsloir. noyt
morning, Lulu had breakfast ready.
Well cried Ina n htr curypg
tones, "if this isn't like old imuDs."
Lulu said yes, il WAS ike old times
and brought the bacon to thc table.
"Lulu's the only one n thi~ house
can cook the bacon SOS item chow.
Mrs. Bet volunteered She was
wholly anahlc. and he!d contcntcdly
To lna's last word thai Dwight
thought now II was all ri-ht
"Ho.' said Dwight "1hc happy
family. once more about tbr festive
toaster." He gagged thc moment to
call for good cheer lnn. foo bocumc
breezy, blithc Monrnl caught their
spirit and laughed head thrown well
back and gently ,hukon.
hi came in. she had been told than
Auntie Lulu was an home ami that
she. Di. wasn't 10 say anytime to her
about anything, nor anything to any
body else about Auntie Lulu being
back Under these prohibitions. which
looScd a thousand >Decuatims Di
was very nearly paraNzed She stared
at her Aunt Lulu ncessmiy.
Not one Of them had even talent
for the casual, save Lulu herself
Lulu was amazingly herseif She
took her old place. assumed her old
Offices When Monona declared
against bacon. il was Lulu who sus.
gested milk toast and Went to make il
Mamma" hi whispered then like
escaping steam, isn't Uncle Ninian
coming too?'
Hush No Now don't ask any
more questions"
We'll, can't ten Bobby and jenny
she's here:1
NO Don't say anything at all
about her"
But, mamma. What has She
dOne?"
"Di, Do as mamma tcUs Won
Don't you thnl, mamma knows bestf"
hi of course did not think So. had
not thought So for 81 long time. Eut
now Dwight said:
Daughter Arc YOU little girl
or are you our -roUu-up young LADY,"
~ don't know" said Di reasonably.
"but | think you're treating mo like a.
little girl now.
, SHANE, III" said Ina. unabashed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-26
&-..,........... ....-s.-.-....


Little Florence had been tucked in
he'd shortly after the Woman called.
and her mother seated herself com
fortably Ga chair by the CRATE and
ycmarked "Now we can have a good,
old-timey gossip
lust then there came n call from
the bedroom Mamma"
"Tl CO." said daddy. and for n few
minutes They heard him talking sooth-
iugly 90 the frpiful child. lie returned
smiling proudly shell be quiet now,
| guess. I put her doll in bed with
her"
he chat was resumed. Again came
the CITY, "alaama 20
Let me 20. pleaded the Woman,
and she went quietly into the darkened
room and spoke TO the hudded little
heap ON the bed, WHATS the matter,
dcars"
I'm afraid I'm the dark shifted the
child
But there's nothing to bc afraid Of.
God is watching over You and your
dolly is jan bed with YOU
There was silence for mirmc,
then louder sniff that ended IN Il
wall: Il want someone else besides
cod and my dolly in bed with mo. |
want someone with skin on .''-Chi-
rago Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-26
Sentiment Analyzed.

BY the way, why is it that the pooi
always eat crusts? What do they dc
with the soft part Of the loaf? We
never heard of poor man. not ir
literature, We mean, who didn't max,
his meal solely on the crust Of hi.
bread.-Fr0ms ihevKansas city Star
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-26
LEGAL NOTICES
STATE OF MICHIGAN-The Probate Court
for the County of (,ratiot

STATE OF MIcHIGAN-The Probate Court
for the County Of Gratiot.
At session Of said Court. held at the
Probate office in the village OF Ithaca. In
said county. the 10th day Of October, A.
ID. 1922.
Present: Hon. James G. Kress, Judge Of
Probate In the matter Of the estate of
HOWELL LEWIS REID, Deceased
Francis King having filed in said court his
final administration account as Administrator
of said estate. and his petition praying for
the allowance thereof,
IL is ordered that the 9TH day Of No
ycmber. A. ID. 1872. at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, AT said probate Office. be and Is
hereby appointed for examining and allow
ing said account
IL Is further ordered. that public notice
thereof be given by publication of copy Of
this order for three successive weeks previous
To said day of hearing. in the Alma Record,
a newspaper printed and circulated in said
county.
true copy.
MILDRED T.. TAFT, Judge of Probate.
Register of Probate. t3-4w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-26

Under These Prohibitions, Which
Loosed a Thousand Speculations,
Oi Was Very Nearlv Paralyzed.
by the accident Of reason being on
the Side Of Di
I'm eighteen, III reminded them
forlornly. "aud through hgh school'
Then act So. buombod her father
Baffled. thwartcd hewilderod. Di
went over TO Jenny Flows and There
impaired understanding hy One simple
process Of letting JENNY guess 10
questions skillfully shaped
When Dwight said. Look at nay
beautiful handkerchief displayed n
hole sent his Ina for better. Lulu.
with a manner OF haste addressed
him.
dwight. it's funny thing but
! haven't Ninian's oregon address"
"Weil?"
We'll, wish you'd give il TO no.
Dwight tahtcncd and lifted his lips.
"It would seem," De- said. Chat YOU
have no real use for that particular
address, Lulu"
Eyes, have want H. You have
IT. haven't YOU. Dwight
"Certanly ! have it,
won't YOU please write II down for
me-" She had ready n bic of paper
and pencil stump.
"My dear Lulu. now why revive
anything? Why not bc sensible and
leave this alonef 80 good can come
by"
But why shouldn't have his adj
dress"
"If everything is oyer between you,
why should you?'
"But you say he's still my hus-
band.'N
Dwight flushed "lf nay brother has
shown his inclination rs plainly as
Judge that he has. 10 is certainly not
my place to put YOU in touch with
him again
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-26

Amy Country MotoriSt can Supply
the Words and Music for this Cartoon.
The Wealthiest Nation on Earth had
Plenty Of Kalc 10 dig the Panama
o nEl and Wallop the Germans but
p't Spare more than few Stngy
meys to Prevent the Country Roads
from turning intc Goo at the first
Heavy Dew.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-26

Buy your writing paper by the
pound at the Record oTice.-adver-
tiscmCnt
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-26

Record Classified Ads will help you
find advertisement
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-26

Well She Thought Almost IN mas
Own Manner.
could turn Lulu out-shoud do so. In
fact. Still the story would be all over
town
Dwight" said Lulu, Il want Mn
ian's address
Going to write TO him." Ina cried
incredulou>ly.
II want to ask him FOR the proofs
that DWIGHT wanted"
MY dear Lulu Dwight said inipa
ticntly. 'you arc not the one to write
Have you mo- delicacy?"
Lulu su.lcd-a s'range smile. orig
mating and dying in one corner %
her mouth
"Ycs. ''shc said $50 much delcac,
that- 4 want t,she sure whether In
married or not"
Dwight cleared his throat with
movement which seemed to use his
shoulders for the purpose.
II myself will iafefhis UP with m,
brother hc said Il viii write to
him about IT,"
Iulu >prang to- her feet write Il
aim now ," She cried
Really" said Dwight lifting his
hrows
'Now-now :" Lulu said She moved
about collecting writing materials
from their casual Judgments on shelf
and table She sct an before him
and stood by him. Write him now"
She said again.
My dcar Lulu. don't lac absurd"
She said Ina. help me- If il
WAS Dvight-and they didn't know
whether he had another wife, or not.
and YOU wanted 10 ask him Oh don't
You see? Help mo"
Ina was not yet the woman 10 cry
for justice for it's own sake nor even
10 stand by another woman. She was
primitive. and her instinct was to
look to her own male merely.
We'll She said "of course. But
why NOT lc' Dwight do il i'm his own
WHY: Wogdit that, be bcltcrf"
She put ID to her sister fairly:
Now NO matter What Dwight's way
WAS. wouldn'i tlut be better?
Mother" said Lulu. she looked
| irresolutely toward her mother. BI
Mrs. Bet was eating curadmom seeds
with exceeding eusto, and Lulu looked
away. Caught 10y the gesture. Mrs.
Bet voiced her grievance.
"Luiie." She said "Set down Take
of Your han. why don't yout"
Lulu turned upon Dwight quiet
face which he had never seen before
You write that letter to Ninian."
she said. and You make him tell you
50 you'U understand. know he
spoke the truth Hut I want You tc
| know"
"M-m." said Dwight "And then
| suppose you're going to tell it ali
over town-as soon as you have the
proofs"
nm going to tell it all over town
said Lulu. Just MS it is-unlcss you
write 60 him now"
"Iuiur cried Ina. ooh, you
wouldn't"
~ would" said Lulu 81 Will"
Dwight was sobered This I'M
imagined Lulu looked capable of it.
| But then nc sneered.
And get turned out of this house.
/ ms you would beg
Dwight :" cried his Ina. "oh, you
wouldn't :"
Il would. said Dwight. III will.
Lulu knows H."
~ shall tell what ! know and then
leave your house anyway" said Lulu.
unless Won get Nnian's word And |
want You should write him now"
Leave your moiherf And Ina?" he
asked
Leave everything said Lulu
"Oh Dwight" said Ina. I'VE can't
gei along without Lulu." She did not
say in what particulars. but Dwight
knew.
Dwight looked at Lulu. an upward.
sidewise look. with \ manner of peer
Ing. out to see IL she meant IL. And
he saw