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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01


back debts 50 its actual purchasing
power is about four-sQuare with
other sections.
/ All of US know that the wheat,
corn, oats, potato. apple and other
fruit sections. and livestock pro-
ducers are harder up than they
have ever been. We know that
they have no surplus money to
spend and are having q difficult
time meeting their actual wants:
consequently, 1t is my belief that
the 1000, 900 new customers the
gentleman mentioned, are q 1000, 900
customers who have, for the time
being, quit their home merchants.
This, in my opinion. Is very
unhealthy sign and should be taken
as a distinct warning to local mer-
chants the country over.
To me, it indicates that the peo-
pie in the agricultural and live,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01
BY FAY KING.

was just getting dOlled up for
. dinner date the other night
and had my eyelashes picketed
up like barbed wire fence when
there came a knock at my door,.
Opening the door / saw q guy
standing there with q couple
armloads of paraphernalia and /
figured he must have knocked at
the wrong door as 1 wasn't ex-
pecting anything, an when I told
him SO he said he was lOOkin' for
Miss King and / said that's me
alright.
Well it's the bird" he said.
mo birds due here" said.
With that he hands me q note
and the minute lamped the
writing, burst into tears.
You see, last. May when Mike
Angelo, my pet canary, checked
out to the happy hunting grounds,
| took 1t pretty hard, and q num-
Der Of nay friends wanted to
gimme another canary, but /
wouldn't have another, because
and when / saw this note and
standing there / knew that one
Of my friends had gone ahead and
bought me another canary with
out saying word about 1t.
A LOOK WINS.
Well, my eyeIashes flew I'm
seven different directions, and 1
had to tell this bird store fellow
all about Mike so he wouldn't
think was raving, and told him
there was no use to leave the
canary because / wouldn't look
at it, and I wouldn't have it. He
said he was sorry, and II he had
known he was going to bring on
such an Outburst Of grief he
never would have hurried so, but
the guy that picked the canary
said it had to be delivered that
night. WhereupOn the bird i'm the
gilded cage cllirped.
Thea decided to take a look
at 1t, and he is cute little fel-
low and peeped at me, and I got
thinking how the little tike had
been waiting over at the bird store
for a good home, and it seemed d
sin to send him back to the shelf,
sO-well, anyhow, I kept him.
The funny part of the whole
thing is the guy that picked him
out for me-cage an all. ! can't
think of him selecting a canary.
Fire engines and motor trucks are
more in his line.
MUST SING TOUGH.
He didn't know q canary from
the grand canyon when he blew
into that bird store. I'll bet the
gang backed up against the wall
and put their hands up cause he
sure is a twO-gun guy and tough.
The bird amt sung as yet, but he
says it was the champion warbler
i'm the joint. I'll bet he sings
Outta the side of its mouth like
a FOughneck or he wouldn't have
picked it.
First was gOin to send yOu
a pahm," he says.
"a palm-gee, a fern would
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01
LADD ANALYzES
MAIL ORDER
GAINS
Big Business Last Year Due to
Buyers Revolt at High Home
Prices, He Says.
BY UNITED STATES SENATOR
EDWIN r. LADD OF NORTH
DAKOTA.
Cosmopolitan News Service. )

Cosmopolitan News Service. Il.
What regard as one of the most
notable features of domestic COM
merce in the United States Is the
reports in the daily press Of the
1922 earnings of two of the largest
mail order houses
The net earnings of one are given
at approximately $6,O00,00O, against
an operating loss of twice that
amount in 1921; those Of the other
are given at approximately 5000
900 in 1922 against an operating
loss of approximately $10,000,000 in
1921.
Something out Of the usual run
of trade has taken, and is taking
place that enables two of the biggest
business concerns in the United
States ito show such favorable
profits in 1922 against such decisive
losses in 1921.
Quitting Home Dealers.
I do not agree with the state
ments of the president of one Of
these results are "a good barometer
of the substantial increase in the
buying power developed in the agri-
cultural districts" as he is quoted
in the press as having said. He
also said his firm gained over a
million new customers in 1922.
view this situation as being
very significant-not of the in
creased buying power in the agri-
cultural districts, but that the peo-
pie back in the small towns and on
the farms and ranches, where most
of the mail order business comes
from, are using what little cash
they have in the best market,
where, they can buy goods the
cheapest
/ interpret, the increase in mail
order business to mean that people
in those localities are tired Of pay
ing excessive prices to their local
merchants who do not give the
small purchaser any benefit of the
difference between cash and credit
prices, and have sought a cheaper
way out of their tight financial con-
dition.
While the South may be receiv-
ing good prices for its cotton, the
most of this money is going to pay
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01
This LGrutiUe, Works
Fine on Old People


Thousdnds Of parents are asking
themselves. Where can I find a trust
tOorthy laxative that anyone IN de
family can use s0hcn eonstipoted7"
sia' ,s sa % e,e 81 ss'1S ss1 rp; sss
sample bottle. sufficient for an adequate
test. Write me srhere TO send Il.
address DR.. w. B. Caldwell, SIS
Warrington ST., Monticello. Illinois.
Do Il notD!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01

crowd me i'm my two by four
room," ! says, but he says he
thinks palms are cute. / said
I thought 50, too, i'm a banquet
hall or Florida, but what would
/ be doing with a palm i'm that
safety deposit box 1 call home?
at would be lot of COM
''TOO much," says /. "They
are all right IN parks, but not
I'M apartments"
"Yeh, 1 guess il would be q
lOtta trouble taking it out for
u walk every day." he says.
els this guy crazy" thinks
to myself. 81 never heard of
anybody taking palm out
walking" / says. And he looks
at me like he thinks I'm crazy
"What are you talking abOut?"
he says, and I says, "Well, what
are you talking abOut?" And
+ "A DOrIieranian dog"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01
That cloud is film

Teeth are coated with viscous film.
You can feel it now. 1t clings to teeth,
enters crevices and stays.
Food stains, ETC., discolor it. Then
it forms dingy coats. Tartar is based
ON film. That is why teeth lose luster.
Film also holds food substance which
ferments and forms acids. 1t holds the
acids in contact with the teeth to cause
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01
w. r. & {. DIscoNTINUEs
LINE FROM TENLEYTovvN

The Washington Railway and
Electric Company today discon.
tinued its through car service from
Tenleytown to Potomac Park, fol-
lowing an order yesterday Of the
Public Utilities Commission.
The company plans to operate
motor buses from Seventeenth and
III streets to Potomac Park In lieu
Of the through service, giving free
transfer privileges.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01
DISTRICT TAX COLLECTOR
SENDS OUT FINAL CALL

Chatham M. Towers, District Col
lector Of Taxes, today sent out his
last call for delinquent tax payers.
This is the last day of grace for
those who have failed to pay their
1922 taxes.
Tomorrow delinquents win ne re-
ported to the printer to advertise
each parcel of land involved.
Taxes are delinquent on $4,000
parcels of land; Mr.. Towers said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01
Invited to Sing.

Beniamino Gigli, tenor Of the
Metropolitan Opera Company, has
been invited to, sing at the Colon
zTheater in Buenos Aires in July to
strengthen the position of Italian
Npera in South America. The tenor
has not yet decided upon his an
swer to the invitation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01

Modern research also proved othe-
things essential.
So Pepsodent rnultiplies the aka.
Unity Of the saliva. That is there to
neutralize mouth acids, the cause Of
tooth decay.
1t nnultiplies the starch digestant in
the saliva. That is, there to digest
starch deposits which may otherwise
ferment and form acids.
Thus every day Pepsodent gives
manifold power to those great tooth
protecting agents in the mouth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01
This test will tell

Send the coupon for q TO-
Day Tube. Note how clean
the teeth feel after using. Mark
the absence of the viscous
Aim. See how teeth whiten as
the flm-coats disappear.
You win change your whole
conception of what clean teeth
mean.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01
What is Missing?
Why do many beautiful women fail to have
beautiful teeth?

This offers you a test-to show tho
way to whittier, prettier teeth.
1t tells you how to remove the dingy
f11m-coats on them.
You see glistening teeth everywhere
today-teeth you envy, maybe. This is
how folks get them. Won't you see
what it does for you?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01

stock sections are beginning to nm.
Clerstand that cash means more
than credit and have become tired
of paying high prices to local nner-
chants.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01
No Cost
This Test is Free
See. Coupon
Avoid Harmful Grit

Pepsodent eurdIes the finn and remoyes
It without harmful securing. Its polishing
agent 10 far softer than enamel Neveruse
film eombatant which contains harsh grit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01

30 HHGn the DETER. b0t IL
nature VIII not operate it must
be assisted or sickness viii follow.
Neglected constipatioR causes the.
hood pressure to go, UP % per
cent and that 10 the forerlnner
Of hardening of the arteries. It
makes rheumatism and govt
worse. too.
The ideal constipation remedy
Tor people Of advancing years Is
Dr.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, a
vegetable compound of Egyptian
SIENNA and -pepsin With pleasant
tasting aromatics. It is gentle
and mild, and does not cramp or
grippe. Il is q mistake to think you
need q violent salt OF. powder or
pill, calomel, coal-tar drugs and
such things. They purge and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01
Millions of men now
employ it 3

Dainty people of some so nations are
using Pepsodent today. You see the
results wherever you look - in teeth
that shine.
Pepsodent also brought those people
safer, cleaner teeth. It will bring them
to you, and at once. See those results
and feel them, then judge how much
they mean. Cut out the coupon now.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01

weaken you, and their reaction
tends to make you more consti-
pated than before.
Now try the milder method.
DR.. Caldwel's Syrup Pepsin does
not lose its good effect with re-
peated use, and increased doses
are unnecessary. Mrs. E. M.
Burgess of Enfield, N. c., who is
70, keeps herself in good health
with it, and Mr.. Charles Chorman
of Stapleton, Staten Island, N. Y,
wasted fifteen years and consid-
cradle money on other remedies
before finding steady relief with
Syrup Pepsin.
Use DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin yourself the next time you
suffer from constipation, bilious
ness, headache, sleeplessness, in
digestion, piles or night cramps.
Many thousands Of elderly people
use nothing else, and it costs them
less than a cent a dose. Druggists
have sold it successfully for 30
years, and it 10 the most widely
bought family laxative in the
world.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01

health, as every
one learns upon
reaching the age
Of 90, is the regu-
lar daily move
ment Of the bow
els. IL il can be
effected through
the food you eat,
the water you
drink and the ex-
ercise you take,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01

A DVAN cling age with its
n subdued ambitions and
strivings could be made very
happy Il only good health accom-
panied It, and the basis of good
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01

No ordinary tooth paste effectively
fights film So dental science searched
for film combatants, and found two.
One acts to curdle film, one to remove
it, and without any harmful securing.
Able authorities proved those meth
DDS by many careful tests. Then new
type tooth paste was created, based on
modern research, and those two new
film destroyers were embodied in it.
That tooth paste is called Pepsodent.
Now careful people the world over
employ it, largely by dental advice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01

decay. That is why SO few escape tooth
troubles.
Germs breed by millions in film.
They, with tartar, are the chief cause
of pyorrhea, from which countless peo-
pie suffer.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03
FOR YOUR DAUGHTER
TO WEAR
To School

1t is a problem with
every mother, who has a
young daughter in school,
to know just what is the
practical as well as eco
nomical way to dress her.
You'll find that these Of
ferings will help solve
your problem.
Lassie Skirts 1898
Indeed, she will be
proud to wear one of these
skirts to school, in all
wool, pleated affairs in
plaids and checks, sizes 6
to Ia years.
Bingham Dresses 1898
They are so very good
looking, made of fine
bingham, in regulation and
novelty styles. Trimmed
with colored pipings, bands,
etc.
Middle Blouses $50
In regulation styles,
made with tapering sides,
of MILDLY jean with col
ored collars. Or in. all
white.
Joske's Third Floor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03
Hand-P ainted
PLAQUES $3.25

Quite the newest thing to
decorate your walls. All are
beautifully hand painted. In
the subject of Boy Christ,
Blue Boy, Mona Lisa, etc.
TELEPHONE STATES $3.50
All beautifully hand paint
ed complete with pencil, just
an ideal prize for your next
card party.
Joske's Second Floor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03
"A Bit of Lace

around your 'kerchiefs
make these most attractive.
And it's funny, but Dame
Fashion thinks they are all
the go. Of linen, some
square and some are round,
but these particular ones
are trimmed with footing.
In colors or linen. SOC to
$3.50.
Joske's Street Floor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03

may be long and slim, but
il doesn't necessarily mean
that there is nothing in it.
No, indeed. Paris sent these
pocketbooks, and they are
quite popular. Of silk and
soft feathers in pretty cox
ors. Attractive shapes that
are easily carried. $3.50
to $1,000.
Jokes Street Floor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03

either makes or mars
your costume. Do you
know that it is a woman's
hands that a person always
looks at first? Gloves make
your hands beautiful, espe-
cially these beautifully
stitched gauntlet gloves in
colors. SAFE to $3.50.
Jokes Street Floor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03
Warm Sweater for Tiny Tots 1898

They are just the wrap for these cool mornings.
Especially for little boys and girls to to kinder
garten. In spover and coat style, in plain coors and
attractive color combinations Ages to 6.
Joske's Third Floor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03
Our Po.toffice Station

Did you know that you could buy stamps,
letters and packages, buy money orders-just ey
thing connected with postoffice, right here in
store? The sub-station is on the street floor.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03
Sport Hosiery

yes, there even comes a
time when hosiery can be a
sport. They come in either
silk and Isle or silk and
wool. Full fashioned to fit
the ankle and give one a
feminine look. You'll want
several pair. They are in
colors. $1.00 to $500.
Joske's Street Floor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03
Here Are Real Savings in
Notions

1Jc and zoe Wright's Bias
Binding. black. white and col
ors, 10c.
S1.50 shears, 6 to s inches
long. 99c.
Toe perfect single and double
mesh hair nets in all shades ex-
cept white or grey, 6 for 39c.
SOC Salco sanitary napkins,
39c dozen.
SOC Dyanshine. all colors, 39c.
2Jc Sew On Supporters, 10c.
Joske's Street Floor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03
A Comb

so brilliant, so fascinat-
ingly shaped, you'll not
think of going out in the
evening unless you have
one. Some are quite tall,
more like the Spanish senor-
itas wear. Others are fan
shaped. $500 to $4,000.
Joske's Street Floor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03
.Welcomel Confederate Veterans

Joske Bros Co. bids you and your families
must hearty welcome with invitation visit this
Big Store, to avail yourself of the many services it
Oilers you ,,>,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03
Joske Shoes for Boys and Girls
Protect Growing Feet

they do not pinch crowd any portion
of the foot They especially made by
a manufacturer who knows what is needed
in shoe to protect growing feet.
Every father and mother feel assured that their
children will be properly fitted Jokes We expert
filters who have had years of training along this line.
Give your children fair chance cramp feetpoory fitted
shoes will not.
Joskes Street Floor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03
You Can't Make These
Boys Shirts for ST. SO

And another thing-they fit so perfect
ly, and are made from such splendid
quality of madras. In regulation style, in
neat stripes of blues, tan, etc.
FLANNEL PAJAMAS PANTS FOR LITTLE
Sl'o9 BROTHER, $1.49
Made of heavy quail r.
ty outing flannel, in an NJ ihe
pink and blue stripes. styles, Of all wool, in
Size to 16 years. Will fancy mixtures. Fol
keep the boy nice and every day wear. Sizes
warm. to Q years.
Joske's Street Floor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03
For Kitchen
and Bath

There is always a need for
plenty of towels, and most
certainly there is no use of
any housekeeper stinting her.
self when you can get towels
of every description here at
very small prices.
BATH TOWELS zoe
or you can buy whole dozen
for S2.25. Hemmed, of Turkish
toweling, 17x34 inches, in blue
striped effect. e'e
CRASH TOWELS 14c
They are very absorbent, 17x34
inches, made, of good quality of
crash.
BATH TOWELS 35c
Hemmed already, 2Ox40 inches,
with pink and blue stripe, borders.
Of heavy quality terry cloth.
GLASS TOWELS 19c
Hemmed already, 2Ox40 inches,
inches, in red and blue borders,
will not lint. Splendid values.
HUCK TOWELS zoe
or a whole dozen for 1925.
You had better buy generous
supply Of these towels at this price,
in fancy red stripe borders.
Joske's Second Floor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03
Switch $8.95

This is truly your opportu-
nifty to realize a big saving
on an attractive hair switch.
Learn to dress your hair a
new way, that is becoming
and youthful looking.
These switches are to be
had in all shades, including
gray. Come and let us match
your hair.
Joske's Second Floor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03
Behind the Scenes
at JOSKE,S

You can depend on this store to
keep abreast with the times in its sys-
tenn, in its service, in its merchandise,
in fact in everything. To that end we
subscribe to and read the most i'm
protant trade papers, business maya
zines, report sheets, and bulletins that
are published.
Joske is progressive institution, and
this fact has been true for the SO
years and longer that Joske has been
in San Antonio.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03

In a full line of shades,
including the pinks, rose,
tan, grey, natural, green,
navy and brown. Is SO
inches in width.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03
Dainty Filipino
Gowns $1.98

Beautiful affairs made
of fine sheer nainsook
and batiste. In slipover
style, in ", round and
square necks. All hand
made and hand-embroid-
cred.
SLIPS $3.50
Costume slips of English
sateen, in black, navy and
brown. Tailor finished, trim
med in hemstitching. Shoulder
straps of same materials.
Joske's Third Floor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03
N EyW\'
things that sViU
make your person"
more captivating.

Even to read about these
striking little things makes
you want to possess them in
your own wardrobe. But
when you see them, you'll
have to have them. Wait
and see.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-03

Mallison's famous printed
georgettes and marquettes,
in beautiful Oriental pat
terms and novelty Egyptian
designs. and color combina-
tons; 40 inches wide.
Evening star., 1923-07-01
HEIp-.HAIE.
Continued.


foGNy NAN ever 10 to attend fountain And
nv. section. Address Box 4l-K. star once.
'SALCsMAN WANTED. Z. =,
Several hiGh-clsss men sr responsibility 70
represent q national association In the Dis,
triet Of ColunbfA; permanent pouifians and
Monday aftsr 10 am. Apply Room So2. Ed.
THE ALUMiNUM ceetIns ,Utensii. Co. of
Pittsburgh. Pa. has several OPENINGS In WASH
inytoa, D.. G.. and vicinity for men of charac-
"Wear-Ever" Al. utensils; no house-to-house
Pernnaaent statesmen earn from 81. 500 to
5000 per year; persistent work will earn
good money for you without prevtoas selling
Write at once to district oiice. soe Iexiag-
ton bldg. Baltimore. Md, giving age. present
position, street address and phone number and
personal interview will he arranged. AL in
formation strictly conhdentiaf.
SALESMEN.. 1890 :. =
H--the moment yeu called on q man you
IMMEDIATELY had his interest . H. 8.
, 1f--you could In five minutes make him
really WANT to see what you have to SELL
what would 1t be worth to you--in more
sales-IarEer earHinGs7 E. =.
You can do these thiASs-and more.
simple method-used successfully by
thousands Of UNUSUAL saiesmen--is yours for
the asking.
Cafi--Telephone- Write
LA SALE EXTENSION UNIVERSITY,
. = 713 AIbee Keith Thesterl Building,
Phone Main $500. Go -
Evening star., 1923-07-01

SALESMEN-We desire high
class statesmen for an issue of
bonds. amply secured by a
modern eight-story. fireproof
building in the center of the
business district. Apply room
Sl1, International building, be-
fore IL o'clock.
Evening star., 1923-07-01
AN. EXCEPTIONAL
OPPORTUNITY

for young man with some knowledge OF bnsi-
ness methofs and ability to inteiliEently han.
die extensive correspondence We wiz train
the right man for executive position With our
organization and can offer him unlimited posi-
biiitfes- At least High school educa tfou Is
necessary and We are looking for q pleasing
willingness to work for results. Give full de-
tails of education and previous experience
Address Baehrach. Inc, l6 w. Lexington ST.,
Baltimore. Nd.
Evening star., 1923-07-01

STORE FIXTURES
AND OFFICE FURNITURE
Of every description bought and sold.
Baltimore Fixtures Co.,
Main sO87. GIG Louislana Ave.
Evening star., 1923-07-01

SALESLADY-Thoroughly ex-
perienced in popular priced
coats, suits, dresses; splendid
opportunity for reliable woman
permanent employment. State
full details. Address Box 347-H.
Star office.
Evening star., 1923-07-01

ONE ACRE of land with frontage of 295 feet
on Bladensburg rd.: close in; fine site for gas
station. repair shop and storage for automo-
biles; thousands of automobiles pass this place
daily. Price. $4,000; half cash. Address
BOX 1R3-K Star Office
Evening star., 1923-07-01

NEWSPAPER ROUTE for sale: good propO-
sition to hustler. For particulars call Adams
93S. bet. 8 an. and m