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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-06
REGIMEN IMMEDIATE

3.-Que el Partido Republican, Por-
torriqueno recabara del Congreso de los
Estados Unidos la liberalization inne-
(Continua en- la pag. 81
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-06
La Asamblea NJ pal.
de Aguadilla Sc d.
rige a laLegislatura

Aver recibimos La siguiente carta cir
cular del sr. Ramon Aheses, comisio-
rado de servicio Pubhco de Agaadilla:
Aguadilla, p r., JUNO de 1928.
sr. Director de Ell MUNDo,
''Distinguido sehor:-
En- caso de estar I'd. conforme, con
IA resoluci6n mas abajo insertada, soli-
cato su cooperation valiosa a fin de OBJ
tener que la Asamblea Legislative dc
Fnerto Rico adopte una resolucion 81
nilag.
Con ell testimonio de mi mas alta
consideration. Quedo de I'd. muy aten-
tamente.
Ramon ANESEs,
Comisionado de Servicio Pdblico.
UNA RESOLUTION DEL CONCEJO
DE ADMINISTRATION DE Aqua,
OILLA. p. R, RECABANDo QUE
IA LEGTSIATURA INSULAR
ApRUEBE UNA RESOLUTION EN-
LA CUAL SoLICITE DEL CON
GRESo DE LOS EsTADos UNIDos
LA ENMuENDA DE LA sECCIoN
3a. DEL ACTA JONES.
por cuanto: no es possible Que un pals
tan densamente poblado como el nues
t-c pueda disfrutar de I'M verdadero
hienestar, mientras no Sc establezcan
industrias que proporcionen trabajo 2
sus habitantes.
Por cuanto: la agriculture nativa ne
cesita, para resistir la competencia.
del suelo virgen de otros paises de
(Continda en- la Ga. pagina)
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AVlSO

muN1c1P1o DE SAN JUAN
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-06

A LA AsAMBLEA DEL PARTTDo
REPUBLICANo PoRTORRIQUENO
reunido en- san Juan, P. R., los dias
16 y II de JUNO de 1928:
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Casi la mitad del pre-
supueSto de Ia isIa 10
consume Ell DeptO. de
Instruction

Aver un reporter nuestro obtuvo las
cifras de los gastos para las distintas
dependencies del Gobierno, consigna-
das Ell el proyecto de presupuesto en-
viado Ia Legislature por ell Gober-
nador, y modifcadas por el Comit6 de
Hacienda de la Camara, de acuerdo
con las necesidades del momento y
la situaci6n economical del Tesoro. Di-
cho proyecto presupuestal, despues de
las modifcacjones de que ha sido obje-
to, Sc eleva a Ia suma total de
$9,871 1850, habiendo aumentado al
redor de un million de d6lares sobre Ell
presupuesto VICENTE
Las diferentes partidas han sido con
signadas de la signente manera:
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RE.

Hoy microbes, a las 2 de la
tarde, tendra Iugar un gran re-
mate de prendas en- la casa de
Prestanoos de r. BURGOS & Co.,
Allen SIS. Buena OCCASION para
conoprar baratisimo.
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en- que hoy Sc hace, corresponds a 6s
te, al pueblo portorriqueno, el legiti-
mo derecho que tienen todos los demas
pueblos civilizados y democraticos de
elegir, por su soberana voluntad, Ia
persona que deba regir sus destinos.
Nuestro pueblo en- general, reclama
ese derecho, Y no habra de ser, segura
mente, ell Partido Republican,, quien
Sc oponga, a que ese poder lie sea re-
conocido por el /Songreso Americana.
iQue no pueda la historic increpar-
nos de oposici6n a tan democratica Y
liberal medida fsalvemos ante ell por-
venir nuestra response bihdad. como re-
publicanos V como portorriquefios! Els
ese el 1ntimo anhelo de los que suscri-
ben, Quienes desean tener el alto honor
de ser los iniciadores de esta enmenda
en- nuestra Plataforma.
San Juan, JUNO de 1928
(Fdo) L. Sanchez Morales, Enrique
Gonzalez Mena. Juan 3. Soto. R. Ar
jona siaca, R. Martinez Nadal, R. H.
Todd, jaime Sire Jr., R. H. Todd Jr.
PRoYECTo DE PLATAFoREIA
El Partido Republican, Portorrique-
no, reunido en- Asamblea soberana Y
solemne en- los dias 16 II de JUNO
de 1928, y en- la ciudad de San Juan,
Puerto Rico, declara: Status Defnitivo
EsTADIDAD.
1.-Que sus CONSTITUENCIES, ciudada
nos de los Estados Unidos de America
rechazan en- nombre Gle 6stos, en- NOM
bre de los gloriosos inmortales fun
dadores de la Naci6n, toda clase de go
bierno ejercitado por 6sta. que impli-
que Ia creacion de un sistema colonial
de caracter permanente, que considera
Incompatible con la legltima aspiration
de soberania que ahenta nuestro pueblo.
2.-Que la suprema aspiration de
nuestro pals es alcanzar SUI completa
soberania dentro de la Union Ameri-
cana. como uno mas de los Estados So
beranos que Ia integran, y a una labor
intensa en- esa direction consagrara el
Partido Republican, todos sus esfuer-
zos fundamentals, considerable, como
medida inicial dicho fin, que Sc haga
extensive a Puerto Rico la Constitu-
ci5n de los Egtados Unidos.
REGIMEN IMMEDIATE
3.-Que el Partido Republican, Por-
torrioueuo recabara del Congreso de los
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A partir del dia de hoy, y hasta
nrevo aviso, ell servicio de suministro
de aqua San Juan, Puerta de Tierra
santurce y Rio Piedras, Sc verifTara en-
las boras siguientes:
PoR LA N1ANANA
Rio Piedras y Santurce de
6a8
san Juan y Puerta de TERRA
9 d IL
POR LA TARDE
Rio Piedras S9nturce de
4a6
San Juan Puerta de Tierra
7a9
Esta medida ha sido adoptada d eau
sa de la poca cantidad de aqua que en-
Ia actualidad tiene ell Rio Pied~as. La
Administration toma medidas para no
privar al pubhco de este 3ervicio inI-
portante, sobre todo en- horas en- que
e. consume de aqua es rigurosamente
necesario. Sc ruega a todos cooperen
con la Administration por medic de
TN uso econ6mico del aqua, fin de
que las restricciones de esta interrup.
ci6n del servicio, causen ell menor ma
lestar possible.
Por el presente, Sc notifca al pu-
bdco en- general, que queda terminan-
temente prohibido ell uso del aqua para
el rtego de jardines para cu&lquier
otro fin que no sea ell domestico para
aQueIlas aplcaciones industIiales EN-
que Ell aqua sea absolutamente necesa-
ia La poiicia, Y todo ciudadano, esta
ell 81 deber de denunciar toda infrac-
cs6n a esta prohibition de imperiosa
necesidad.
Rafael DIEZ DE ANDINO,
comiaionado de ServicIo Publco
Policia Prisionss. Advt
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$9.871.215.3o

FL mencionado proyecto va Sc est&
imprimiendo, y seglin informes, de ma
fiana a pasado Sc sometera discussion
en- la Camara, donde, Sc cree, sea obje-
TO de importantes enmiendas.
Como Sc We, el Comit6 de Hacienda,
que tan intelgentemente preside ell
Sr. Lastra Charriez, llega a una cifra
que no habian aIcanzado otros presu-
puestos, pero sin alejarse tampoco, CO.
mo pareceria primera vista, de 10 que
realmente Sc ha gastado en- Ell bienio
pr6ximo expirar.
En- efecto, el nuevo proyecto fila
una suma de casi 10 millones; pero, Sc
gun la impression que hemos recogido
en- los circu1os 1egislativos, Sc asegu-
ra que estos estimados de la Ley de
gastos sean aumentados, habida cuenta
Gle que entire ciertos elementos del Par
lamento existe duda en- cuanto 81 dj
chas asignaciones correspondent a las
necesidades de la Administration.
(Continha en- la IA. pag.)
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Ell JUEz H. K. EVANS HA sIDo
ELECTO. POR UNA MAYoRIA
DE 1900 VoTos PARA oCUPAk
Ell EsCANo DEL GoBERNADoR
TOWNEE

WASHINGTON JUNO 8 (Un1-
ted Press) El juez H. K Evans, de
Iowa ha sido electo por una mayo
ria de mil quinientos votos para ocu-
par el esca1o congressional del Hon.
Horace M. Towner, actualmente go
bernador de Puerto Rico.
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sERv1cro DEL AcUEDUcTo
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-06

Sc vENDE por ausentarse su dueho
la Fuente de Soda de Ia I9 frente al
Institute y en- ell local mas espactoso y
de mas lujo de santurce excelente ellen
tela. Para informes: Ramon r. Infan-
zon, Box IS, Santurce. Advt.
The Washington times., 1923-03-29
D. c. WILL SPEND
100000 FOR
FLOWERS
HIHH
Nations Bill for Easter Lilies
and Such to Reach
100000.

The United States will spend
about 100000 on Easter flowers
this year.
This was the opinion today OF
Washington florists, who declared
demand for Easter posies il the
greatest in history. Prices on Hllies'
roses and other favorite Easter
flowers, are approximately the same
as last year, with the crop adequate
to supply the market.
A couple of hundred Thousand oo'
lars should cover the Nattonai Gap
ital's flower bill. ..
It was declared at the Department
Of Commerce that several ship loans
of Easter lilies have been imported
from Bermuda, famous also Tor us
onion exports. Practically all hines
grown III this country are from
6ulbs imported from Bermuda wnere
the lily was discovered as q com
rnercial product by q Philade'pn'A
woman in 1875.
Most of the lilies cultivated IN tns
United States are grown unoer
giass. Department Of Commerce ex-
perts declared the lilly growing m
dustry could be developed as a dig
business in the South.
The Washington times., 1923-03-29
BETTER HANCALOME[
Thousands Have Discovered DR.
Edwards Olive Tablets Are a
Harmless Substitute.

DIR. Edwards Olive fablets--the sub
stitute for calomel-are mild but sure
laxative. and their effect on the liver
10 almost instantaneous. These little
olive-colored tablets are the result of
DR.. Edwards defamation not to treat
liver and bowel complaints with calomel.
The pleasant little tablets do the good
that calomel does but have no had after
effects. They don't injure the teeth
like strong liquids or calomel. They
take hold of the trouble and quickly
correct it. Why cure the liver at the
expense of the teeth? Calomel some
times plays havoc with the gums. So
do strong liquids. 1t is best not to
take calomel. Let DR.. Edwards Olive
Tablets take its place.
Headaches, fdulIness'' and that lazy
feeling come from constipation and a
disordered liver. Take DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets when you feel "logy" and
''heavy." They "ciear'' clouded brain
and ''perk up" the spirits: 15c and ace.
The Washington times., 1923-03-29
ADVERTISEMENT
MRS. HARTNETT
FEARED THE WORST
States TanIac Restored Her
When So Weak From St0H1-
aCh Trouble End SEEM
ed Near.

Health is everything, and Tanlac
certainly has restored mine. Money
couldn't, buy the good this wonder
full treatment has done me-" was
the positive statement of MrB.
Alice l.. Hartnett, 1924 Sixth street
southwest, Washington, D. G.
II was in a terribly rundown
condition and suffering from stom-
ach trouble for two years. MY
food never seemed to agree with
me and my appetite almost left me
entirely. / got so weak / feared /
would faint and was subject to
awful headaches and dizzy spells.
My nerves were so excited I shook
like a leaf, never knew what it was
to get a good nights sleep, and
reached the point where / was
afraid my end was near.
But the Tanlac treatment made
things entirely different. have
such a splendid appetite and diges-
ton that most any food agrees
with me. I have gained weight and
my nerves are perfectly calm.
simply cannot say too much for
Tanlac.''
Tanlac is sold in Washington by
Peoples Drug Stores and all lead.
ing drugsists. Over 100000 bot
ties sold.
The Washington times., 1923-03-29
ADVERTISEMENT
"T|zr GLAOOENS
SORE, TIRED FEET

"TIZ" makes sore, burning, tired
feet fairly dance with delight. Away
go the aches and pains, the corns,
ca.llouses, blisters and bunions.
"TIZ" draws out the acids and
poisons that puff up your feet No
matter how hard you work, how
long you dance, how far you walk,
or how long you remain on your
feet, "TIZ" brings restful foot com.
fort. "TIZ" is wonderful for tired,
aching, swollen, smarting feet Your
feet just tingle for joy; shoes never
hurt or seem tight.
Get a box of "TIZ'' now from
any druggist or department store.
End foot torture forever-wear
smaller shoes, keep your feet fresh
sweet and happy.
Walter Luther Dodge CO.,
New York, N. Y.
The Washington times., 1923-03-29
PAIN GONE! RUB
SORE, RHEUMATIC
ACHING JOINTS
Rub pain away with a small
trial bottle of old
"St. Jacobs OIL"
STOP dosing" rheumatism.

Stop dosing rheumatism.
It's pain only. st. Jacobs Oil
will stop any pain, and not one
rheumatism case in fifty requires
internal treatment. Rub soothing,
penetrating st. Jacobs OH right on
the tender spot, and by the time
you say Jack Robinson-out comes
the rheumatic pain and distress. st.
Jacobs Oil Is a harmless rheuma.
tism lininent which never disap.
points, and doesn't burn the skin.
It takes pain, soreness and stiffness
from aching joints. muscles and
bones: stops sciatica, lunbago,
backache and neuralgia.
Timber up! Get a small trial bot
tie of oId-time, honest St. Jacobs
OIL from any drug store, and In q
moment you'n be free from pains,
aches and stiffness. Don't suffer!
Rub rheumatism away. -
The Washington times., 1923-03-29

Braxton, University of Virginia,
and A. T. Gillepsie, University of
Pennsylvania, will take the affir.
native and III. F. Lindenburg, Uni.
versity of West Virginia, and Victor
P. Young, University of North Car
DINA, the negative. These were
the winners in last nights elinin-
alton debates.
A gold medal and a one-year
scholarship will be given the de-
bator who wins first place in to-
nights contest. The subject being
discussed is, Resolved, that capital
punishment should be abolished by
every civilized government" DR.,
Allen Harrison is president OF the
National Literary Society and e
l.. Krumreig, executive secretary.
The Washington times., 1923-03-29

where some women had suffered just
rs I did and got well and strong again
by taking the Vegetable Compound.
] decided to see what it would do for
me, and before ! had finished the
fourth bottle was much better, the
weakness stopped and the severe
pains in my sides left me. / am now
much stronger and do my own work
and work in the factory besides. lam
still taking the Vegetable Compound
and give Il ell the praise. Mrs.
NELLIE QuILLoN, II Morris St,
Nuskegon, Mich.
Women should heed such warning
symptoms as bearing-down pains and
weakness, for they indicate some fe.
male trouble, and . persistent and
faithful use of lydia E. Pinkhann'-
The Washington times., 1923-03-29

|1erent physlclans
without anyrelief
at all, they said at
last that medicine
would not reach
my case and /
should have an
operation. ! had
heard Of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound
and often saw it
advertised in diff
&n@An4 n0nAPm
The Washington times., 1923-03-29
LITERARY SOCIETY WILL
AWARD DEBATE PRIZES

The final debate in the annual
contest being. conducted by the ma,
tional Literary Society Will DE heio
at the Wardman Park Hotel TO-
night at s O'Clock when c. NJ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-06

making the sacrifice that is required of you.
 If girl is inherently given to wrongdoing, she hasn't any right to expect to hide herself behind respectable women's skirts. And if a. girl is just silly and foolish, and is al ways getting herself into compro- mising positions, she simply lsn worth your running any risk for. As soon as she got herself out of one scrape, she'd get into another and the fact that she isn't as bad as she seems to be isano excuse Tor her. A girl has not only to be good, but to look good, and act good.
 Dear Miss Dix; I am engaged to a young man whom 1 love very much, and who loves ne, but he only makes s25 a week. Can two people live on that in these days? A. $. '. ;,
 Answer: I suppose they could II the woman was very good manager, and they didn't have any sickness, and no babies came, but it wouidn [ leave much margin for doctors blIls and dentists bills. and all the other bills and ills of daily life.
 Much money isn't necessary for people to marry on, but you must have a margin of safety. No mar riage is happy where there is con tinual anxiety over where the next meal is coming from, and where the wolf is bowling at the door. Better wait until your sweetheart IS max ing a better salary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-06
PAYING AGENCY FEES

A young publicity woman has written me an indignant letter based, apparently, on her experience with employment agencies.
 She asks if I don't think it Is rank injustice for the employment agencies to collect their fees from the employe rather than srom the employer" She complains that the best positions are to be secured to- day through employment agencies and that employers have found that they effect great saving of time in this way"
 The basis of this young womans complaint is since this regime works for the benefit of the employ CT. he should pay the fee" She adds that the agencies claim that the em- ployes also effects a saving of time but gives her personal opinion that employees are forced to pay this fec simply because they are 'hard-up for work"
 As a matter of fact, there is a good economic reason for the employment agency and no one, employer or em-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-06
NOVELTIES IN SHOPS

 The gift that embraces novelty or the latest word in fashion is sure to give pleasure. If you have book ends on your Christmas shopping list, why not select those with a drawer? It is a new idea and the pack of cards can be conveniently kept in this where they will always, be handy.
 The girl with the bob is being strongly catered to by merchants. She surely would appreciate the new comb as Christmas gift. This is very long. narrow comb with studded knobs along the top like the one in grandma's trinket chest which she says she wore 40 years ago. These new combs also come with one or more bands of colored stones across the top and can be had in all colors.
 Handkerchiefs are a favorite gift article. One shop is featuring these tucked into novel greeting folders which is ainice medium for present. ing these. danity Accessories. A black chiffon center with silver lace around the edge is a new note in handkerchiefs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-06

like Mrs. Rangle. She's at it from morning till night. But now that the children are getting bigger and are less trouble I think I should take up my singing> again, but the charges are so excessive. But here is a chance in the advertisement of these people next door,
 Why, surely you are not going over to do washing and ironing for people in exchange for singing les sons, are you?' inquired the aston ished MT Jarr,
 Certainly not" said Mrs. Jarr. q was going to discharge Gertrude for running all my table linen. But in stead of that I could send her over to these people and let her do the washing and ironing. That would cost me only part of Gertrude's wages, and as you can't get vocal lesson under sS l could save lot of money"
 And if Gertrude ruins their clothes they'll turn around and ruin your voice." suggested MT. Jarr.
 That's sol" said Mrs. Jarr. "Oh, dear, there's always a catch in every | thing and there surely was one In her voice."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-06

And yet they seem like nice people; they are all so dark, although the children are very quiet and have nice mannersy I think they must be Cubans!"
 Great scott, What are you talk ing about" asked MT. Jarr, testify First it's about people exchanging singing lessons for a hard days washing, and on top of that you say Gertrude had burned two sheets, and then you say they are nice people and evidently Cubans
 Why, could anything be plainer?" replied Mrs. Jarr. II was reminded of the way Gertrude has ruined my linen by your speaking of sadirons, but what I really was talking about was those people next door who have advertised they will give vocal les sons in exchange for washing and ironing. I used to have nice voice, but of course, I've neglected it since I've been married" <
 You haven't neglected your voice. That's in excellent condition through constant practice. I can vouch for that"' said MT. Jarr.
 q suppose you think you are smart" retorted Mrs. Jarr sharply. You should have wife that scolds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-06

ploye, can deny it's usefulness. It serves as q central clearing house for available positions. and certainly saves both time and money for both sides.
 ] have discussed the question with many employers, who claim that II they were forced to pay an agency fee for each employe, there would be large unnecessary expense. After having employed a worker on the basis of the fee, suppose she proves unsatisfactory argues one bank eX- ecutive, who is accustomed to hiring young women sent by employment agencies. Suppose we had to hire and try out three or four workers be- fore we were finally suited. Con- slider the expense to us.'
 That is the employers side.
 That of the worker is voiced by the young publicity woman, part ot whose letter l have quoted. She claims that since the regime works for the benefit of the employer, he should pay the fee,
 As a matter of fact. there is a great advantage to any worker in securing positions through an em- ployment agency. You go to one central spot where are reported an assortment of open positions, and you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-06
DOMESTIC DAYS
ny ROY L. M,CARDELL

Just look at thisn' said Mrs. Jarr, as she extended the evening paper to her husband. "It's somebody in the next house advertising that they will give vocal lessons in exchange for washing and ironing"
 What of it?" asked MT. Jarr. You'll see a lot of advertisements like that-Piano lessons in exchange for ladies' and gents cast-off gar ments,' or Widow lady has parrot she would like to exchange for two sadirons,' whatever sadiron may be-"
 "A sadiron is an iron with a re- movable wooden handle that is all ways cool because you slip the han dle off when you put the iron on the stove to heat it; but everybody uses electric irons these days And that reminds me--did you know that Ger trude used two of my best sheets to cover the ironing board?'
 NO, did she?"' asked MT. Jarr. but he was not much impressed.
 "Yes, she did; and she's ruined half the clothes by using too much washing fluid" continued Mrs. Jarr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-06
D0rOthV DiI's Letter Boz

fhe MddleAgcd Wife Whose Husband Is Having His Last Fling--Shal She Stand By Her Girl Friend When All
 The World Has Turned Its Back2-Can Two Live On $nE Week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-06
THE RIGHT WAY TO KEEP YOUR SKIN
 SOFT AND SMOOTH
rHer lips are roses wet with de
 Oh! wAst iesst her sonns mou'; Her checks 2 mora celestial hl.e,
 A crimson still diviners' Burns.

If yon want totbefsure fl the right way to care for the. cxposed skin of your face, neck, arrns ari hands, use the thing which girls depend on after experimenting with fiest one thing then another The tr nendous sales record of mare thar eight million packages var whicl has been built ID by the Blacl ang White Beauty Creations slice they we're first intro duced five fears ago is overwhelming proof of tleir reliability.
 Tho Clansing ream cleans the po1es of all seeuhulation of powder, Sust andgresse Fhe soap cleans the su.Fwss fstsniis fobbing the skin of its nassAsl aiis which it must have to keep it ath and soft. The Peroxide Cream zts the skin and the pores from 2n and dust, and keeps tLc is& r looking natural for ksrrs 2lbming in contact with tas Ace povdcc 's If such fras,ass ,aasgS hs. ~, q tiN cast it ga the higne-s IT. me5 iou finish.
 and White Beauty sefSEs opularly priced in iib- as esc and 50c Any 8 Si VI. ess <s asas .s sa ,.sf .{tss> nu.: 7lO 7ilcG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-06
)REN # WOMANS SPHERE $ THE HOME

can discuss with an intelligen l'= son the possibilities of each ;. without making B separate trip s having an interview for each Moreover, I know it to be a fac '-' employment agencies are intereTi in getting the best possible sab"
 for work CTS, because thelr retui n based on the salary received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-06

Interesting official statiz Liauor tax certificates in force F. Ss- tember 30 First figures denotes D. tels second saloons, clubs, etc. haitian Bronx. 67t and 4,542; Brook'l 2, 390 and 2,441; Queens, 445 and f (. Richmond POT and PIC. Total,
 city: Hotels, 1,713 saloons, els'F'. etc, 3.345. Grand total, lh.eAe. P. S--For the year t915 not 1923
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-06

original selling price remains on every pair, and, regardless of what they were, you can buy them for just half of original price.