Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 14, 1923, Page 7

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1923 z @be Casper Dailp Cridune LETTUCE CROP WALUE RAISED BY COLO SNAP Be Valley Hopes o Realize Great Returns, Said. BRAWLEY, Calif., Dec, 14—Cold weather of the last three days has benefitted the Imperial Valley, en- hancing the valle of the export let- tuce crop nearly a million dol'ars, according to growers. Low tem- peratures, they sald, tend to make the product “head up” better. No damage has been reported to any crops. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 14 Continued rain early today along the Pacific coast as far south as Frasno brought hope to agricultur- ists In northern and tral Call- fornia, whose crops have suffered from the long drought. Heavy gales were reported along the Wash- ington and Oregon coasts and high winds as far south as San Francisco however. A wind of 80 miles an hour was blowing at North Heal and 68 miles at Tatoosh, Washing- ton, the United States weather bur- eau here reported éarly today. The frost worry in California now has disappeared. ics department of the University of Iowa was doing a bit it it was necessary for someone to submit to the test. "And that wasn't easy. His clothes had to be soaked {n gasoline and then’ fgnited with @ match. ‘Then the eubsect was to jump inte tank of water, in McCullough of the university swimming team volun: | téered. Here he te—hi: ie Ley rh oases @ mass of Samee—accomplishing the leap. | Irene’s L.atest_ | Five Prisoners Make Escape in Leap from Train s WICHITA, Kan., Dec, 14,—Five prisoners, en route from Fort Worth, Texaa, to the federal peni- tentiary at Leavenworth, Kan., jumped through a train window at Caldwell, Kan, sixty miles south- west of here late Jast night and om caped, according to advices received here today. Starvation in Germany Seen ATLANTA, Dec. 14.—Winter trac- @4 an icicled finger through the south today leaving lowered temper- atures as far south as Southern Florida and snow in several sections for the first real winter weather experienced in the south this sea- son. - Snow fell n Chattanooge to a depth of 2.2 inches. Knoxville re- ported @ four-inch snow. a STATES JOIN IN WAR UPOR FAKE DOCTORS Major Frederick McLaughlin wealthy Chicago society man, coffee merchant a: Sportsman, has be come vivacious Irene Castle's third husband. The wedding was sol emnized in Chicago. The major, ag his title implies, has been a soldier, too, just like Vernon Castle and Robert Treman, the dancer's former spouses, ’ Former Solo COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 14, — ‘Millions in Germany will be con- fronted with starvation this winter unless aid is given by the United States declared the Rev. Samuel McCrea Cavert, one of the two gen- eral secretaries of the Council of Churches, at this morn- of the executive committee of that Federal | jj ing’s session of the annual meeting | @ body. “Reports not only fram Ger- SECTARIAN ANIMOSITY AMONG CHURCHES WANING, IS CLAIM COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 14— “Much of sectarian animosity among the churches has passed away; the Protestant churches are co-operating rather than compet- ing." declared Bishop Thomas Nich- olsen of the Episcopal chureh of Chicago, speaking here &t the annual meeting of the execu- tive committee of the federal coun- cil of churches on “what the de nominations should expect the fed- eral council to do for the." Ar the eame time he said he © G not advocate the abolition ¢ denomi- WOMAN FREED FOR KILLING IOWA CITY, Iowa, Dec. 14.—Mrs. Mima Wertz, charged with the slay- ing of her husband, Roy Wertz, was acquitted by a jury in district court here early this morning. Mrs. Wertz was jointly indictea with her daughter and son-inlaw, nations, but believed in greater co operation. Bishop Nicholson said in part: “The denominations expect the fed- iciam, but which shall center around the loyal and carefully thought out allegiance of the respective bodies to great central ideas and move- ments, This can only be brought about by mutual intercourse by dis cussion and by conference, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leeper, on a charge & first degree murder in connection with the slaying which took place here last December. Leeper, who was tri¢d several months ago, was found guilty, and was sentenced to life imprisonment, Mrs. Leeper has not yet been tried. Mrs. Wertz admitted she shot her husband but sald she dig so in de fense of herself and her daughter. For results try a Tribune Classi This shows the last torn by the hou on, Finally the dogs won. South Texas Wolf Hunters’ Association at San Antonio, RAIL CLERKS BANK OPENS CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. 14—The Brotherhood of Raflway Clvks Na- tional Bank had tts formal opening here today in quarters provided in nd of a heroic fighter—a wolf. completed by the ers Bank of St, Louls. His body {s th is red with his blooé—but still he fig It all happened during the field trials of the the headquarters building recently Brotherhood. Among the prominent labor officials scheduled to make addresses at the opening ceremonies are Warren 8. Stone, president of the brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers tive Bank at Cleveland, and B. J. Manion, president of the Telegraph- The Clerks’ Bank {s capitalized at $200,000, with a surplus of $50,000. In preparation for the Christmas and Holida sidering the purchaser, the purse and the re your Christmas needs and the prices are reasonable. gaa all PAGE SEVEN MAMMOTH OIL JTOGK PRICES INVESTIGATED Senate Probers Call on N. Y. Brokers to Explain Rise. WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.—Sub- poenas were issued today by tho senate public lands committee re- quiring the presence of officials of the Chase securities company of New York |in the inquiry the com. mittee is conducting {nto the leas- ing of naval of! reserves. The witnesses were summoned at the instance of Senator Walsh, | democrat, Montana, who said he de- sired to question them regarding the rapid rise tn quotations of Mammoth Ol company stock in the period "| preceding announcement of the lease ef the Wyoming reserve to Harry F. Stuelair. The next meeting of the com mittee is expected to be called ear! next week, = Ms i quirements of Casper folks. man sources, but from American observers and church men indicate suffering beyond anything yet imag- | ined in this country,”’ he said, *) —__ COTTON CONSUMPTION, WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.—Cotton consumed during November amount ed to 531,681 running bales of lint and 48,069 bales of linters compared 25 of lint and 57,128 of lin- tober this year and 5' 190 of lint anf 55,128 of linte: In November last year, the census bu- reau announced today. To Help Direct Coolidge Boom NEW YORK, Dec. 14—Coopera- tlon between New York and Connec- ticut authorities in war against fraudulent physiclans was seen to- day in the announcement of a con- ference between representatives of the two states in mext week. August 8S, Downing, state director of professional education declared | ing law in Chicago, has been select- he believed at least 2,500 fake doc-|ed to manage the campaign in the tors were practicing medicine illeg-| micile west of President Coolidge al'y in this state, ‘WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.—James W. Good, former member of the house from Iowa, and now practic- SILK HOSIERY FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS Don’t shop, visit our hosiery section, Here your gift worries will fade away. Silk Hosiery in all ‘colors, plain, embroidered or Jace clox, lace front, glove silk, and the popular chiffon weights in black and colors. Prices range at $1.00, $1.49, $1.69, $1.95, $2.48, $2.98 to $5.25 (Main Floor) y trade we have been very careful in making our selections con- Weare therefore fully prepared with | | Just received another large as- sortment of leather purses just in time for Christmas, Here are in- eluded the popular pouch styles in grey, brown and black, also the more staple shades. The little tots and the young miss can have their selection here, and a wonderful pick for mother. 69c to $14.95 (Main Floor) PERRIN KID GLOVES Let us help you with your shop- ping. Kid Gloves are desirable and most appreciated by all women. If in doubt about her size, get a glove certificate. It is a pleasure to show our large selection. GLOVE SECTION (Main Floor) BOUDOIR SLIPPERS An Ideal Christmas Gift For Mother, Wife, or Lady Friend You will be surprised to see what a wonderful choice we have arranged for you, in smart styles, dainty colors in ins, Felts and Leather. Priced « 98c, $1.45, $1.65, $2.45 to $4.95 (Balcony) SILK BLOOMERS +:;In black, brown, green, navy, gold. These will make attractive gifts. Featured this week at a most attractive price— $5.98 values $3.98 (Second Floor) Has been very generous with us, this year, not only In the VARIETY of Toys and merchandise generally, but also in the quality. He also ADVISED us to be MODERATE and FAIR in the PRICING. ; HOUSE SLIPPERS FOR MEN Meet him with a smile and a pair of comfortable House Slippers on Christmas morn. Now is the time to make your selection. Our showing consists of the famous LITTLE FERT ~ SHOULD BE KEPT DRY AND WARM Come in and see what attractive ki styles and colors we have in house MR. HUSBAND -A beautiful Down Comforter will please your wife. A gift of this i will be very much appreciated, Let us show you these comforters. Priced at— This we have done and now we are ready to SERVE you. Don’t wait unti) the iast two or three days expecting the same service as now. We have some- shing for every member of the family. : FOURTH FLOOR Candle Stick Holders Book Ends Polychrome Fruit Bowls Console Sets Bulb and Flower Bowls Ash Casseroles—Thermos Bottles Carving Sets—Lunch Kits Air Rifles Dolls and Doll Carts Keen Kutter Shears and Scissors Boxing Gloves Basket Balls Flash Lights Card Cases Scarfs Silk Pajamas Lounging Robes Silk Shirts Hosiery Handkerchiefs Ties GECEOE: Sweaters Blouses China and Glassware ' Doll Beds and Cradle slippers for the little folks, They wetipe aeeey FONE: aa, pattie Tricycles and Wagons { Community Silver , Grice Priced ang _ $1 6.75 to $19.95 f yet Roller Skates and Kiddie Kars | Cut Glass Ware $2.45 $3.45 $3.75 Ash Trays and Humidors ‘Automobiles a 98c and $1.19 (Third Floor) (Balcony) Boys’ Chests and Tools | Re Teddy Bears i Christmas Boxes Fe: 1Slede—Bleycles | A nee 1a GIFT SUGGESTIONS num are ee e e Eicctie Sed irene | Fancy Ch ; Gifts For Men FROM THE Gifts For Boys Electric Waffle Irons Keen Kutter Pocket Knives bis | Sport Hosé * Handkerchiefs Qollar Cases Bath Robes Suits Jewelry Sport Coats . rts & Christmas Tree Trimmings at Half Price Smokin, Overcoats an : Fancy Baskets Bath Robes Belts and Buckles Sport Medid pracy Incense Burners Belts and Buckles 10 Per Cent Discount on All Gas Ranges and Heating Stoves Shaving Stands Water Sets Gloves Gloves and Mittens Sweaters Toilet Sets Cuff Links Ties Armband Sets Mittens Trays Mil. 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