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ADVOCATES DIVORCE ) AS MORAL NECESSITY Baptist Pastor in Baltimore Sees || Marriage Based on Physical or Financial Considerations.” fipecial Dispatch to The Star. BATIMORE, June 14—Divorce as a moral necessity was advocated. under | existing conditions, by the Rev. J. Emerson Hicks, in a sermon at First DO YOU KNOW that this store is the coolest mercantile house in ‘Washington? JANE STUART shops for you or with you. Write, or phone Franklin 7400. Satisfaction assured. LANSBURGH & BROTHER “Established 1860 420-30 Seventh St. Northwest ' 3 Baptist Church; His subject was “The | Washington, June 14, 1921 "~ New York—Paris WEDNESDAY'S STORE NEWS i Fatal Divo > Jesus says that all true marriage == = == - = == - he pres : -4 . - . o, o . ° Sarresars Tt is not half so hard to earn money as it is to spend it well.”—~Spurgeon. Choose your store carefully! arria « great social necessity, % upon physical or fi- planned with 1 ends in ure. me do T belive in divorce? ting circumstances, it is a ity. I could not preach al of marriage without view is moral way out of unmoral rela- hip. It is the only thing that will jave form hyprocrisy, which is the worst of all sips.” TO MARK BATTLEFIELDS. War Secretary Appoints Board on U. S. Fighting Grounds Abroad. cretary Weeks has appointed a d of Army officeYs to meet in this city and prepare a_detailed plan for marking American battlefields in Eu- rope and to super e the execution of proval by the Sec- 1 for the Palmer. in- orps of Spaulding, CTlio. partment is that the European battle- flelds on which American troops op- erated in the woria war shall be marked i the same manner as the battle £ the civil war in this country 3 marked. to show the movements of the opposing forces at important strategic points in the engagements. COL. LEACH FAR AHEAD. Rainbow Commander Winning Contest for Mayor in Minneapolis. MINNEAPOL M June 14— 1 the world war early lead of more Thomas Van Le on, according to avail- te returns from labor figures would place their candidate ahead. Returns from 180 precincts out of early today gave Leach X a lead of STATES AID WAR PLAN. General Co-Operation for Organiza- tion of Reserves Promised. General co-operation by the states is promised to the plans of the War De- partment for the organization of reserve forces for the national defen: cent letter to the state execu tary men and org harmonious arm #anization of. retary said, would be based upon the Cadres system, providing a skeletonized force, each unit of which is a portion of a great citizen army. FIRE DAMAGES LINER. George Washington Fights Second Blaze in Month. NEW YORK, June 14.—Fire of un- known origin caused slight damage yesterday to the steamship George Washinzton, which President Wilson used in traveling to the peace confer- ence. It was the second fire within a month aboard the steamer, which is undergoing repairs in a Hoboken dry- dock. The steamer is scheduled to mail July 30 for Plymouth, Cherbourg and Bremen. MEDICAL COLLEGE TO CLOSE. NEW YORK. June 14.—The medical college of Fordham University will close, for lacy of sufficient endow- ments, when the present senior class is graduated next Thursday. President Tivnan stated that the medical col- lege, in its sixteen years' existence, lsgg. incurred a deficit of nearly $350,- YANK ENDS OWN LIFE. COBLENZ, June 13.—Sergt. Lawrence Roberts, 5th Infantry, U. S. A., com- mitted suicide last night in a fit' of despondency. He shot himself in the head. Roberts belonged to Seattle, Wash. His nearest relative is understood to be Thomas Moore, Louis. Mo. They're Pure e Clean | LILY Sanday, Jue 26 & July 10 SPECIAL THROUGH TRAIN Vis Delaware River Bridge Bestern standard time. Yws. Washington = - - 12.01 AM. Tieknts on euls Friday preceding exeur- atm st Comsolidated Ticket Offics, 15th and ¥ Streets, and at Union Station, < Returaing Ins. Atiantiec City = = = 6:00 P Pennsylvania System rations. Any marriage | sburg) have been || vor, in_vesterday’s [/l i | | | my vacation?” FABRICS— Voiles, Dotted Swiss, Organdies, Linens, Ging=- hams, Reps and combinations. Choice, $7.95. Every Dress From Our Regular Stock —A Score of Distinct Styles for Women and Misses. Timely—we’ll say it is! Just about this time of .the .year women are asking the annual question, “Can I afford another dress or two for Yes, indeed! just that purpose. These Frocks were taken right from the racks of higher-priced | groups until we had rounded up three hundred of them, then prices were pruned regardless of what their regular selling figures had been. « Sashes, frills, laces, embroideries, tucks, ruffles, tunics, panels, | bands, pipings, pockets, vestees, revers and so many different styles that you must see them to appreciate them fully. Brewn, navy, gray, green, linen colors, pink, ccpen, flowered effects, conventional designs, large dots, small dots—some in foulard‘patterns. Sizes for women and misses. % A Limited Number of Taffeta Summer Frocks, Reduced to.........__....___ Black, brown, navy and gray Taffeta Dresses grouped for'a quick clearance. There are only fifty of these superb dresses, so we advise prompt response. of a kind because they are exclusive models and styles. Don’t miss this exceptional bargain. i 2\ $7. Sale Price This ¢tlearaway sale was planned for $19.95 Only one or two For Over 60 Years—“Lansburgh’s for Silks” Our June Silk Sale —is a sale that pffers the most exceptional savings to those who make their own clothes or have them made. Immense quantities and broad varieties of weaves and colorings enhance the advantage of the very spe- cial prices that prevail on the Silks offered in this sale. Thousands of yards specially purchased—thousands of yards from our own stock—every yard specially priced. 2,000 Yards Georgette Crepe, $1.29 Full crepe weave, our standard quality in more than fifty light and dark shades of the season’s fashion. Practical 40-inch width. Heavy Crepe de Chine, Yarfl, $1.69 A rich quality—all silk, in white, ivory, flesh, pink, maize, light blue, seal, navy and midnight. Suitable for dresses, waists and fine lingerie. 40 inches in width. Extra Special-New Sport Silks and Baronet Satin, $2 .69 Choice of these desirable, seasonable fabrics in all popular colors—novelty and sport tones. 40 inches wide and the richest luster. The value is such that we doubt if we can duplicate this pricing. 40 inches wide. Black Satin Duchesse, Yard, $1.59 Lvery woman must have at least one black dress. This is the opportunity to have several from this very rich and lustrous black satin; heavy quality for frocks, wraps or skirts; 36 inches wide. E Third Floor—Lansburgh & Brother. Hot weather doesn’t worry boys clothed in Wash Suits of Duretta Cloth Special, $1.59 Parents, please note this special price! - Another noteworthy item: Although Duretta ‘Cloth ‘Wash Suits are advertised and known from- ¢oast to - _ coast, Lansburgh & Brother’s is the only store in ‘Washington where these famous-suits are obtainable. = Plain white or white trimmed with navy, cadet, green or brown. Middy, Coat and Button-on models in sizes from 3 to, 8 years. Now that school days will soon be over, why not take advantage of this special price and get the boy two or three of - these stylish and comfortable little suits? Fifth Floer—Lansburgh & Brother Second Floor—Lansburgh & Brother. Close-Out Sale of $3 9 5 High Grade Corsets, * Discontinued medels—although they are styles that you will wear with comfort and satisfaction. There are famous brands in this lot, but because the manufacturers make slight changes from season to season, these are of- fered at a price far below their worth. Madam Pfeil, La Grecque, Nemo and R & G. Light- weight Coutil in medium and low bust; long hip. Firm hose supporters; sizes 20 to 36 in the lot but not in each make. Second Floor—Lansbursh & Brother, Good Luck for June Brides 50 More Standard Red Cedar Chests Six Distinct Styles—Plain, in= laid or Copper Trimmed Your Choice at One Extremely Low Price These are the same fine chests that we have been selling at this special price for the past two weeks. When this lot is sold we doubt if we can duplicate this sterling value. Every Chest is substantially made of genuine Standard red cedar. tFS P BT Guaranteed dust and moth proof, Handsome pieu's ; of furniture, and perfect productions. You'll be delighted with the choice designs and the highly polished natural finish, showing the beautiful, wavy grain of red cedar? All fitted with easy rolling casters, Yale locks, brass hardware and strong handles. Sizes vary from 38x20x19 to 46%x21x20%;. Every chest is big and roomy, and a safe place to store furs, apparel, bedding and linens. Fourth Floor—lamburgh & Brethen, Layettes We list just two layettes in this space of the: exceptional values that characterize our June many Sale of BABYWEAR—We invite you to inspect and compare our qualities and values. 29-Pec. Layette, Special, $12.75 1 Cake Castile Soap 2 Flannelette Gertrudes * 1 Box Fine Talecum 3 Fine Slips, 2 Dresses 3 Binders 1 Flannelette Sacque - 2 Little Shirts 12 Hemmed Diapers, 2 Pairs Bootees size2yx2y - o - 3 Soft Bands * 3 Bishop Slips This Complete Layette of 49 Pieces, Special, $36.25 3 Wrapper-Front Shirts . 1 Silk Rubberized Pant- 1 Cashmere Wrapper -3 Knitted Gowns 1 Pillow Cover- 1 Box Talcum 1'Cake Pure 24 Hemmed size 27x27 3 Flannel Gertmdes 2 Batiste Gertrudes I Feather Stitched Dress 1 Embroidered Dress fapers, 3 . 1 be fitted at....... Neckwear and " Veils' Are Low Priced What wonders can be work- ed with a fascinating collar or a bewitching veil! Cos- tumes of which you’ve tired can be so freshened by a tasteful veil or pretty collar! And these are inexpensive, too. Lace Collars In pretty Venise patterns. Tuxedo and square effects in white, cream and ecru; also pretty collar and cu 59C sets. Special at.. Lace Vestees Cream and white; attached collars—a favorite style is trim- med with Val or Venise lace, in dainty patterns. Each Organdie Vestees Many pretty styles are shown in these Vestees, fashioned of permanent finished organdie, in white or colors. . $l .00 Special Veilings Mill ends of veilings in one- yard lengths. Colors, black, brown, nzv;é_ and msany two-tone effects. pe- cial .oiiieccacrececeinn. 39C Waterproof Maline This isn’t afraid of the rain, because its waterproof; at the same time it comes in all colors of the rainbow and is 35¢ specially priced at, yard <o cioe oo First Floor. e Extra Size Porch Dresses $7.95 They’re called “porch dresses,” but really they are so neat and trig_looking that the most par- ticular women would not object to wearing them to market or even for general morning wear. ‘These are made of good quality Batiste sprinkled with polka dots of pink, light blue and black. Organdie collars picot edged; tucked vestee; tunic skirt with deep hem. Sizes 48, 50 and 52. Regulation Size Porch Dresses —Linon dInde in neat pink and blue figures; organdie collars, cuffs and sash, $5.95. Third Fioor—Lansburgh & Brother Short skirts and low shoes call for Fine Silk Stockings Well, we have them as fine as they come and, what is more to the point, our prices are lower than you would ex- pect, judging from the quality ,and the fact that our stocks " include whatever is new and correct. Full-Fashioned Silk Hose $2.00, $2.25, $2.50, $3.50 and $4.50 All the colors and kinds you'll ask for this summer, as well as those you'll buy in ad- vance for the entire year, es- pecially considering the pre- diction that a scarcity is cer- tain. Boys’ Black Cotton Stock= ings, sizes 7% to 11, 3 pairs, $1.00. Children’s Cotton * Ribbed Stockings, black, white, tan; ° 6 to 9%. 4 pairs, $1.00. Children's Fine Summer Socks, all sizes, all styles; 3 pairs, $1.00. First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother _——————— New Step-Ins of Pink Luxor Silk They stepped in just in time for tomorrow’s selling, and we believe that they will very promptly “step ‘right out again” with women who = appreciate their prettiness, of ¢olor and their novelty of cut. as-well as the picot that* finishes scalloped edges, and the pertly gmart satin’ orm their only trim- ming. All women can $2.95 Third Floer, Bows that ' . Another timely selling of White Sport Hats $3.95 Fresh from the hands of the finishers, with the very last-minute touches in evidence. Crowns in octagonal form, regulation round crowns, some that are pinched_ in like a crush. Roll Grims, cushion brims, straight brims and whatever is new in Sailor Hats .is shown in this new lot. Grosgrain ribbon bands, straight, twisted or drapes, such as you see in the imported or branded hats. Don’t forget that they are only $3.95, and although it is a big lot—remember that this is pre-eminently a season of. White Hats, a season of Sailor Hats and particularly a season of Milans. Second Floor—Lansburgh & Brother B e r Cool Blouses E of Georgette Crepe and Crepe de Chine An unusually low pric- ing for silk blouses of these qualities. Rich, heavy Georgette and Crepe de Chine, in flesh, bisque, white and some pastel shades, which are much in vogue at this time. The trimming is real Filet and fine Valenciennes laces, in many attractive patterns, some with effec- tive cross-tucking. Many sleeves are three-quarter length, and the collars so shaped that they conform perfectly with mode of the moment. The models are the popular tuck-in and tie-on. At so low a price two or more of these blouses would be profit- able. Sizes 36 to 44 bust measure. Second Fleor—Lansburgh & Brother | __J New White Sport Pumps and Oxfords Pllfll:‘m!;:: tip and Narrow black band trim- Twostrap model ) ball'sirap, Welt wle and g of 20! Mirep metel ming. Toe low mart beei < rmoroogh: ; T B o el TMOITeES with wele sole and low Aad welt sele. = Fistured shows.. heel. Very smart. abeve, Choice, $ 7.0 The most aristocratic-looking footwear obtainable. You'll see this class of low shoes at the most exclusive resorts, country clubs and in town, too, for that matter. However, you'll not be able to purchase such swagger styles and good “qualities—to say nothing of the comfort fea- tures—at our low price. TRY IT AND SEE! Second Floor—Lmusburgh & Brother . A Special Purchase of Laces just at a time when Laces are going through a vogue greater Gnfla‘:m any. in recent years. It scems these Laces are prettier, too, than any we've seen for many a day, so when we are able to - procure xhe:: to ”"{“t”ec;‘l prices, we are highly pleased to 1 the good fortune to you. pus\?e:lnl‘e Bands—White and ecru; 3 to 8 inches wide. 9sc‘ Many patterns to match in the various widths. Yard..... Cut Work Net Lace—In 3-inch flouncing and 8-inch banding to match. White in many patterns. Flouncing, yard, B’"d'," i ’}‘.S.:"-f.’..-u...m.- & Brother, — —