Evening Star Newspaper, April 18, 1921, Page 16

$3.50... Philadelphia $3.25 - Chester $3.00. Wilmington AND RETURN War Tax 8% additional Sunday, April 24 SPECIAL TRAIN 1 . Washington (Union Station) 7:36 § pm. Tickets on sale Friday preceding Ex. cursion. ¢ Similar Excursions Msy 22 and June 5. The right is reserved to limit the sale of tickets o the capacity of equipment B \ sysTeu \ —Expert painter, paperhanger and upholsterer. You can count on getting high-class ‘workmanship. Geo. Plitt Co., Inc.. 2 40.% w0 Pennsylvania | Direct From Farm to You Absolutely fresh eggs for Private Families Gemanding the best. with the assurance that the eggs are Carefully Selected for their size and color, and with a guarantse that they are laid on day of shipment. This service FROM FARM TO YOU is made poasi- ble by shipping tho eggs by Parosl Post, in a Patented Indestrucuble Metal Egg Crate. assuring absolute safe conveyance and prompt delivery. Only the Best Eggs, at S'NSDl‘u:n. Shipped, postage prepaid in 8, 3, dozen crates: crates: 2-doz. size, 85c; 3-des. give, $1.00; 4-doz. size, $1.25; 6-doz. size, S1.50. You purchase the desired crate out. right with your initial order, returning it cach time for your next shipment of eggs. Our service FROM FARM TO YOU has proven entirely practical and _satisfactory to our patrons and we guarantee the same satis- faction to_you. South River Park Poultry Farm Located at Edgewatar, Md. . NEELY, ington, D. C. Address, C. H. 706 Westory Bldg., Wa Epsom Salts 1.5, TOTAKE STEPS FOR DISARMAMENT President Assures Woman Delegation Administration Proposes Early Action. Positive assurance that steps will be taken by this government under his ad- ministration looking toward the bring- ing about of disarmament was given by President Harding today to a deputation of more than eighty women of the women’s committee on world disarma- ment which called on him at the White House to urge his support in the move- ment. The President stated that he is con- vinced that the time has arrived when something should be done looking to- ward this end, and that in his opinion the United States should be the leader in the movement. He added, however, that any decisive action on_ the part of the administration depends largely on the arrival of the time when peace has actually been declared. Maternity Legislation Favored. The President believes that proposed maternity legislation is possessed of great merit, he told the woman, and will 80 a long way toward improving the citizenship of the nation. He said he ll:_olllns for the early enactment of the ill. Those in the delegation included the following: Mrs. Frank A. Vanderlip, Mrs. Julian B. Salley, Mrs. Oscar Un- derwood, Mrs. Jacob Baur, Mrs. For- rest Moulton, Miss Martha G. Thomas, Mrs. LaRue Brown, Mrs. Oscar Ruff, Mrs. Lelia Calhoun Leidinger, Mrs. Franklin_ D. Smith, Miss Elizabeth Skinner, Miss Evelyn Shaw, Mrs. C. B. Simmons, Mrs. John M. Kenny, Mrs. A. W. Paull, Mrs. Calvin I Clarke, Mrs. A. Ross Hill, Mrs. Henry A. Whit- marsh, Mrs. Louis L. Swarthe, Mrs. James T. Rourke, Mrs. C. H. Peeples, Mrs. Oliver P. Bryant, Mrs. Nina Van Winkle, " Miss Betsy Edwards, Mrs . | A. F. Rice, Mrs. J. G. Westcott, Mrs. Irving L. Lenroot, Mrs. Matie Too- thaker Kimball, Miss Stevenson, Dr. Esther Lovejoy, Mrs. John Keating, Mras. Walter B. Laffer, Miss Gertrude Weil, Mrs. E. P. Costogan and Mrs. Martin Vorce. Organizations Represented. The co-operating national organi- zations invited to join the delegation and their representatives were: Na- tional Consumers’ League, Mrs. Flor- ence Kelley; General Federation of Women's Clubs, Miss Lida Hafford; National Women's Trade Union League. Miss Ethel M. Smith; Na- tional Congress of Mothers and Par- ent-Teachers' Association, Mrs. Ar- thur C. Watkins; American Associa- tion of University Women, Mrs. & Tastes Like [mfeconiesi Wi Lemonade acts exactly like epsom salts be- cause it is real salts com- derivufivem salts, giving it the taste of sparkling lem- onade. ° A ubl-gounhl in & glass of cold water whenever you feel bilious, headachy or eonsti- pated, will give you s splendid epsom salts physic without the awful taste and nausea. Ask for “Epsonade Salts” Made by Am. Epsogn Ass'n. .BetterThanCalomel Thousands Have Discovered Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets Are a Harmless Substitute ewish Women, Mrs. Alexander B. Wolf; National Federation of Busi- ness and Professional Women's Clubs, Miss Mary Stewart; National Fed- eration of College Women, Mrs. Basil Manley; National W. C. T. U. Mrs. Elis A. Yost; Women's League for Peace and Freedom, and Girls A few cents buys Ffilendly Society, Mrs. Graham Pow- ell. which locks and |FARRELL IS MENTIONED AS SHIP BOARD HEAD Cit o . bined with fruit |pregident of U. S. Steel Corporation Expected to Be Nominated ' as Chairman. By the Associated Press. James A. Farrell, president of the United States Steel Corporation, is ex- pected by high administration officials here to be named as chairman of the rew Shipping Board, nominations for which will be sent to the Senate late this week by President Harding. S. OF R. PLANS PROGRAM FOR LEXINGTON DAY Senator Spencer to Speak at Mount Vernon Exercises on April 19. The District of Columbia Society of Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets—the |the Sons of the American Revolution substitute for calomel—are a mild but sure laxative, and their effect on the liver is almost lnmnunemi These little olive-colored tablets will commemorate Lexington day tomorrow by impressive ceremonies at Mount Vernon. Senator Seldon D. Spencer of Missouri will speak, and former Premier Viviani of France are the result of Dr. Edwards’ de- | 2nd Gen. Collardet, the French mili- termination not to treat liver and bowel complaints with calomel. tary attache, are on the program for addresses. The pilgrimage will leave by boati The pleasant little tablets do the | from the 7th street wharf at 2:30 good that calomel does, but have|o'clock in the afternoon, returning no bad after effects. They don't in- at_about 6 o'clock p.am. The exercises at Mount Vernon will jure the teeth like strong liquids or | ¢ t of the annual pilgrimag: calomel. The).' take hold of the noerl,: l‘:y" the Sons of the Revoluuo: trouble and quickly correct it. Why |each year to the home of the first cure the liver at the expense of the | President. teeth? Calomel sometimes plays u"m havoc with the gums. So do ong the guests will be Senator iles Poindexter of Washington, Sen- ator Mark A. Smith of Arizona, Gen. liquids. It is best not to take calo- | W. P. Richardson of the United States mel. Let Dr. Edwards’ Olive|Army and Brig. Gen. George Richards ‘Tablets take its place. Headaches, “duliness” and that lazy feeling come from constipa- tion and a disordered liver. Take Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets when you feel “logy” and “heavy.” They “clear” clouded brain and “perk up” the spirits. 15c and 30c. Moths and other insects have ne terrors for the house- keeper whose rugs,blank ets and clothing have been sprayed with “PREVENTOL’ and stored at home: - (PREVENTOP) Don’t Suffer With Neuralgia Use Soothing Musterole When those sharp pains go shoot- ing through your head, when your 1 seems as if it would split, just a little Musterole on your es and neck. It draws out the imation, soothes away the pain, usually giving quick relief. usterole is a clean, white oint- made with oil of mustard. of the Marine Corps, president of the District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the Revolution. g LOCAL FOOD PRICES FALL 19 PER CENT IN YEAR Decrease From February 15 to March 15 Less Than Five- Tenths of 1 Per Cent. Retail cost of food to the average family in Washington decreased slightly less than flve-tenths of 1 per cent in the period from February 15 tp March 15, the Department of Labor announced today, At _the same time the decrease from March 1920 to March 1921 in Washington was 19 per cent, while the cost of food in this city in March was 63 per cent higher than in the year 1913. The greatest decrease in the month from February 15 to March 15 was shown in Los Angeles, Calif, and Rochester, N. Y. decreases being shown in thirty-nine citles, while in- creases in food costs were registered in eleven cities. During the month prices of twenty- seven of the forty-one articles on {which monthly prices are secured de- creased in price, as follows: Eggs, 13 per cent; rice and prunes, 7 per cent: bacon and cornflakes, 6 por cent; lard, 5 per cent; oleomar- garine, nut margarine, corn meal, po- tatoes and oranges, 4 per cent: onions and canned tomatoes, 3 per cent; flour, rolled oats, navy beans and canned corn, 2 per cent; canned salmon, fresh milk, evaporated milk, bread, macaroni, biked beans, canned peas, tea, coffee and raisins, 1 per cent. Fourteen articles increased in price during the month from February 15 to March 15, as follews: Cabbage, 17 per cent: granulate® gugar, 9 per cent; pork chops, 8 per cent; sirloin than a mustard plaster and does not blister. Many doctors and nurses frankly recommend Musterole for sore throat, bronchitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, congestion, y, rheumatism, lumbago, and aches of the back or blains, frosted feet—colds of the st (it often prevents pneu- It is always dependable. steak, round steak, rib roast, chuck roast, butter and cheese, 2 per cent; plate beef, ham, lamb, hens and bananas, 1 per cent. ™ REPORT WOMAN MISSING. ts, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, | Mrs. Truett Last Seen on Way to Work. Mrs. Margaret Hartin Truett, It 4 T twenty-two years old, is reported nd 65c jars; hospital size, $3.00| missing from her home at 1809 G street since Saturday morning. The police were told that Mrs. Truett, wife of Dabney Truett, left home |} Saturday morning to go_to a gov- ernment building at 17th and B streets, where she was employed She has not been seen by friends since she left home, the police were THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. — . MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1921. ° TELL IT TO JANE—She shops for you. Phone Franklin 7400. LANSBURGH & BROTHER Sveltliine Apparel for Stout Women. _ Authentic styles—Second Floor. Washington, April 18, 1921. TUESDAY STORE NEWS Blue-Ribbon Sale of $295 ew Tailored Hats Z ---in five styles for & women and misses A remarkable collection— smart styles, and values such as you have not seen this season. Made of fine, glossy Jap lisere braid, with straight, rolled and cushion brims. Choice of the newest colors—black, white, brown, navy, pearl, jade and purple, as well as smart two- tone combinations. Second Floer—Lansburgh & Brother EVERY HAT BANDED AND FINISHED WITH TAILORED BOW OF GROSGRAIN RIBBON. CHOICE, TUESDAY—$295 A Clearance Sale of 487 Georgette Blouses—Now Formerly they sold for ? They are very remarkable values at this Tuesday price—every one selected from our regular higher priced lines. Among them one may find blouses suitable for tailored or dressy wear. For we have included a number of styles in heavy satin, and striped crepe de chine. T — 44 are in the lot. Second Floor—Lansburgh & Brother. $1.95 ? They have a springlike character which appeals to every woman who wears a suit or separate skirt. Models may be had embroidered, bead- ed or semi-tailored effects, with touches of dainty lace. Light and dark colors. The sizes are broken, but all sizes 36 to Consider how reasonable $295 is for real QUALITY Silk Blouses. Specially Priced Here’s Another Timely Selling of Jersey Suits (the Better Kind $17.50 There are Jersey Suits—and again, there are Wool Worsted Jersey Suits, that are tailored and finished in high- class manner. These are distinctly Jer- sey Suits of the better kind. Ideal for general utility wear, because it is so well adapted to withstand the ravages of hard service. It does not wrinkle, nor become shiny with use; it is ideal for motoring, for hiking, travel- ing, sports and business wear. These at $17.50 are far above the average— not alone because of superior quality, but be- cause of the careful tailoring—well sewn hems, straight front revers, deep patch pock- ets, inverted back pleats, and collars that fit up “right” about the neck. Sizes for women and misses—$17.50. Secomd burgh & Brother ~ Styles. years. Again the Unusual! A Sale of 600 Boys’ Wash Suils A band-new purchase—every garment crisp and clean—and consider, mothers, that in this sale tomorrow you can buy them $6r. v oo ciicoe - —conmonins They are far better than the ordi- nary dollar suits—they are well made of serviceable, washable fabrics, in plain blue, pink, brown, tan and combination colors, with white or striped tops; colors guaranteed absolutel _Choice of Oliver Twist, Pleated, Middy and All wanted materials—Reps, Galateas, Drill, Madras and Amoskeag Chambrays. Sizes 275 to 8 Fifth Floor—Lansburgh & Brother NEMO CORSETS Rectify Figure Faults And they keep you in good shape, because they keep their own good shape. Miss O’Brien, the NEMO expert who is to be here throughout this week, can fit you into the most comfortable corset you ever had, a corset that will combine good looks, g_ood style and good comfort—that is because of the many specialized features of NEMO CORSETS, priced from $3.00 to $13.00. The Nemo Circlet Brassiere —is an improvement over ordinary brassieres. It distributes evenly the bust and shoulder flesh, and completes the good figure lines. It costs no more than other kinds, $L50 to g.uo. Consult Miss O’Brien freely—there is no charge for her service. ‘Third Fleor. Turkish Towels, each Very absorbent quality, woven of hard twisted double thread. Full bleached with blue_or red borders. Sizes 19x36 inches. Spe- cial for Tuesday only—39c. First Floor \ 50-inch All-Wool Cream Serge, yard Special for a day—a splendid quality. Also in a_ rich shade of navy blue, desirable for either skirts and dresses. Strictly all-wool, non- crushable. Third Fleor Imported Pattern Mercerized Damask several attractive pat- terns. Special, Tuesday only—$5.93. First Floor A l?l:zmy s;ldom ob- tainal t thi. ice. = - Extra fin:. helasvy p‘:?d | you will enjoy yourself and full bleached, offered in o | need not hesitate to give to c ; Assorted Hard Candy and Gum Drops, Pound Fresh, pure candy that children. All flavors. Special, Tuesday only, pound.......... First Fancy Drawnwork Scrim Scarfs, each Pretty scarfs for dresser, buffet and table. Made of fine quality white scrim, with borders in drawn work. The size 18x54 inches. Tues- day—45¢c. First Floer. 7 Unbleached Sheeting 36 inches wide The quantity to be sold is limited. Sea Island sheeting of good grade, that will bleach with the i first washing. 10 yards \\\ First Fleer ] 7 Double-Bed Size Crochet Spreads, each Special for tomorrow only. These spreads are closely woven and prop- erly finished—well-known Field quality. Choice of two distinctive patterns —each, $245. Fourth Floor 9.45 7 72x90-inch “Huko” Dimity Spreads, each Offered Tuesday at a splendid saving from reg- ular pricing. A well- known, long-wearing ° quality, soft finished and ideal for summer wuse. & Fourth Floor ) Women’s Black Silk Stockings, Pair Pair, 59c. First Floor 81x90-In. Seamless Slightly irregular weaves of higher-priced qualities. Sheer, silk quality, properly reinforced garter tops, heels and toes. Sizes 8% to 10. Heavy round thread, full bleach, deep hems. Some sub- ject to slight imperfections; c nine out of ten are perfect. Limit, four to a_ customer. First Floor p Children’s Ribbed children need right now, and will need during the vaca- lar. Sizes 6 to 9%. Cordovan Stockings Just the stockings the c tion days. In the preferred 6 Pairs cordovan color; slightly ir- Sl 10 3,000 Yards Colored Border Scrim, yard Splendid quality, 36 inches wide. Rose, blue and Persian effect. Ideal for spring cur- tains. The prices are much lower than usual Fourth Floor p Odd._Lots of Rompers and Creepers, Pair Iwanta model Rompers and Creepers, one of the best makes on the market. Made from gingham and seersuck- er of many colors. Sizes for 1 to 6 years. 2% 7 ! Fleor \ Bleached SHEETS, each T T e R Baes S S USRREh T [ Children’s School Dresses of Voile Attractive dresses of rose or blue voile, fin- ished with small pleat- ings of self color or white ° organdie. Fimished with big fluffy sashes. Sizes 6 to 14 years. Third Floor Women’s Gingham House Dresses, special collars. Many styles, with belts or sashes and all with convenient pockets. Third Floor Good-looking dresses of Amoskeag check ging- hams in all colors, with white organdie or self ° rC'or"sets of Pink Coutil and Brocade and girdle tops. Straight fronts .and spoon steels. Sizes 20 to 30. First Floor. = Splendid-weight corsets for summer wear espe- cially, made of good ma- terials, with medium bust ° 7 Girls’ Gingham School Dresses, each An assortment of bright- colored plaids, with white collars and trimmings of contrasting colors. Full cut skirts with deep hems. Sizes 7to012 Third Floor. Polly Prim Aprons of Percale, special Well made Aprons of fancy figured and striped Bradford Percale, with rick- rack trimming on bibs and pockets, and fastening with big ties. Third Floor. e N 40-Inch Crepe de Chine, $2.66 Yard All silk, of heavy, rich, dependable quality, that will wear splendidly ; the quality that you will think worth making up into the more dressy frocks. In all the fash- ionable shades; for street or evening wear. . 40-inch Georgette Crepe, at, yard ...... $1.36 A pure-silk quality that seldom sells for this price. It is in a dependable weave, heavy > and closely woven, and is to be had in fifty of feta. Besides a gencrous supply of navy the most popular shades for dresses, waists blue there are a number of -other spring and lingerie. Plenty of flesh and white. Lk Thira Floor—La: FpANerbue -~ $1.76 An excellent quality, with a rich, lustrous sheen that you do not find in ordinary taf- shades, including tans and grays. msburgh & Brother