Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1921, Page 37

THE EVENING ‘ STAR, WASHINGTON, D. rmnse Gl HUB FURNITURE O 257 /EPIDEMICS DRIVEN OUT OF SERBIA People, starvmg, in Rags in 1918, Now Strong, Vigor- ous and Well Fed. By the Assoclated Press. NISH, Jugoslavia, November 21.— Serbia today is practically free o epidemics of disease. The population never enjoyed better health or more 8enuine contentment. The hospitals never held fewer patients. The death :rnlc seldom has been lower. Doctors ihave rarely found it so difficult to lmake a living. This 1s regarded as {remarkable in view of the fearful Scourges which claimed half its popu- lation during the worid war and the post-armistice period. The corresgondent, wha visited Ser- bia at irregul PIANOS FOR RENT HUGO WORCH 1110 G- Streel, N.W. r intervals during 1918, 1919 and 1920, recently' made another journey through the country. He noted an amazing change in the appear- ance of the people. The men and women looked strong. vigorous and well fed. They wore the finest home- spun clothing.” The children were fat, rosy-cheeked and full of life. \& Chocolate Peppermints | The popular after-dinner il . e candy!.noulast Christmas $1.50; where the homes were examples cleanliness, comfort and abun- Sordid Pleture fn 1918, No such picture could be found in Serbia in years previous. 1In 1918, for example, when the armistice merci- fully intervened and saved Serbia from extinction. the correspondent saw men and women clad in rags, afflicted with disease, homeless and hopeless, dying of inanition as they walked. He observed bahles wrapped now $1.00 per pound. Our standard assortment of Bonbons and qnd.m-xlxsopswmdmm“ warieties that sold at a higher price last year. ]f,mdmenmedqln-uflypodfouflfiy or for your own use, there is ou: assortment of Bonbons and Clmmla!t at N in pieced-together leaves the bones showing lhrough thelr frail little bodi¢s for want of sustenance or as a result of disease. He visited hospitals packed with typhus-ridden patients: orphanages overflowing with parentless children: asylums crowded with the Ietbl( mmded and distracted. But Serbia of ugoslavia. as at H e M cm—— ) G HINGTON & it is more correc L to ('all it, presents a different scene. The country has 12th and F Sts., 15th and G Sts., * 1784 Columbia Road. ihas ‘been squabbling over territorial { boundaries, " economic zones. repara- {tions. indemnities and internal strife, ugoslavia has been “sawing wood” and minding her own business. Her house is now completely in order. And it is a model house’for the rest jof the world to se: ; Anecioas Ald Vital This metamorphosis—for such it must be called—may be ascribed first, to the country's freedom from war: jsecond, to the unceasing thrift and |enerey of its pecn! hird, to the abundance of foo medicines and nm.\ the country up to fourth, to the mato assistance glven by the American Food Admin istration and the American Fed Cross: fifth, to the sell-sacrificing work of the Serbian doctors and sanitary au- thorities; sixth, to the sanitary and medical reforms introduced by Amer- tican, British and French doctors and nurses during and since the war. t Wi ould be difficult to find any ‘where else in the world a people al once so happy, healthy, hopeful, Derous and active a8 the Serbian {peasantry. Certainly their counter- |part cannot be found anywhere among the diverse races of the Bal- Xkan peninsula. It is true that here and there a home has been saddened by the loss in war aoclen never more apparent; their future never more full of promise. —_—— Mrs. Nealon, the first woman mag- istrate of the English town of Croy- At Money-Savmg Prices! A ¢ Give sensible, practical gifts for Christmas—things mn 3 are sure to be appreciated. At "NEWARK Shoe £ b Stores you will find a wide variety of useful gifts of depend- @ able quality—at money-saving prices - for men, women and \ 8. Followmg are a few of the worth.while thmg. we offer for gift-giving. A Ladies' Felt Juliets | Felt Boudoir Slippers Ladiex Felt Jultara ali colors. A Wwhite kid gloves, thanks to the time- honored custom of presenting the judge on the ben(‘h with a pair court begins with no cases on the Made speciauy tor “Newark.” Ladies SR | Fine Qualiiy Felt Moccasin, sisbon AN | trimmed, silk yompon. The soft leather sole is comfortably cushioned. Kf For genuine delight and comfort you ggn cannot do better than purchase this B model. Wine and baby blue. A S Opex, your mouth and close your eyes and be prepared for a big surprise. Mrs. Faunce’s den, is the possessor of a new pair of of white gloves whenever a session of “Lady Biltmore” $ Pure Silk Hose, No seam under the ball, or around beel. No wrinkling om the foot. shaping to the ankle, smugness at the beel clinging instep and lnooth'nn- = limb mean that il of construction has B Tads B e R, Manchester $ 1 o Hose for Men GUARANTEED Flvl MONTHS. Men's Guaranteed Cotton Hose. 1t & e bafore R five meathe. return to our near oad receive a new pair. Pelmvely b biggest and = ‘bargain in the country gh p.Colorn are Black. White, Cordovan, Grey. Navy and Y Paim The Keane Provision Co. has the secret formula for mak- ing Mrs. Faunce’s Sausage ex- |fi actly like she made it. Y At all good grocers’ and || market stands Keane Provision Company 621 B Street N.W. “60 Years of Smu:c 20 Wuhmglomlm RINGWORMS ON FACE AND NECK For TwoYears. Itchedand Burned. Face Disfigured. Cuticura Healed -==5 Pairs for Boys’ Heavy Storm Shoes Here 1s the san Boot the boys are 2 looking - for—have been waiting for— expect to- get. It has all the el heavy cline “fasten nd_ sewed, full bel!o'- Fusset That n.ur.aa.umssnmumuw States. 3 WASHINGTON STORES 913 Pa. Ave. N.W. lllgpél:{hfi&n%w PEN SAT. NIGHT . 711 H ST. N.E. OPEN NIGHTS 1 | ones, with Painted a_bright red. Thebig Fir® Chief Auw as pictured automatic all- litzle ones. ladder, bell, etc. Automobiles ; Every kind of an auto imaginable, big| Fire. Department autos | , WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY. DECEMBER 16, 1921. at close-out prices. From8 A.M. to 6 The Hub suggests that you give furniture this year---some- thmg practical, substantial and worth while. Make the selec- tions at this store, OPEN A CHARGE ACCOUNT and PAY NEXT YEAR. Make your Toy Selections Early tomorrow © -1 Opc Every Da . ‘M 22-Inch Doll | Miss With pretty ‘ tail, """ curly, nat- aral hair. Do" sweeps Bisque head, sleep- BT 98c ; Full jointed Instructo bedy. aue. hesd eeping eves, Bl“ks $ 4 9 joinfcdl body, P imatpegl |11 I . S The 98C | A beautiful doll. Tool Chests l E All sizes and styles 3 White h hardwood Decorated Tin ’ zu ":M.;: complete enamel Tea Sets All sizes—and just what | your little girl wants most | lof all. | start at cutfit of tools. Prices 59c finish More Toy oy's After December 25tlz So Bay Yoars Now at Practically Close-Qat Prices Penny Automat A mct:l toy that will delight the Rocking Horse Strongly made, good size i Horse with flowing mane and saddle, etc., i on strong rockerl | | | Doll Laundry Outfit Make happy the heart of your little girl with this toy wash set—Tub, Wringer, , Wash- board, etc., all for 59c mahogany. price— K/ Handsome 4- Ptece ’* Mabogany-fimslt | Suite | Why not make.a gift to the fmmly ‘ of this excellent suite of four pieces. The frames are sturdy and finished in | The suite consists of a | table, settee, armchair and rocker. { The seats of the settee and chairs are | covered in tapestry. Special sale \ i i 695 30x60dnch Reversible . STORE THAT SAVES YOU M RS ERIRE NI A u}&::’i‘.’%}&hmm ,@mam&mmamm&m%mm&nmmm&mm&mmame!ma&a%mme%m@m&m&mmws:@zn&m%&a%&m&m@m&m@a@m&%&ma |7 B T X wmm@}