Evening Star Newspaper, January 4, 1923, Page 20

‘20 HELP T0 BUSINESS MAN Fly Paper, Screens and Coonskin Coats Figure in Lecture Be- fore Optimists. A lecture on business statistics Sounds dry’ stuff, but by intro- ducing en doors and fly paper statisties, well a story of the =sale of §7 coonskin coats to girls averaging $ month in salary, Prof. John M. Gries, formerly of the faculty of Harvard University and 1 with the Department held the attention of nal and busi- Club dining as the open- u to educate ation in the \d scientific phases w_human nature was arge sale of screen sold the gres followed, *b people wanted to get the two or three flies after barring them out.” Judging of Demand. ustration to point siness has some its locality whereby Show girls seem t’ be gittin’| so they can’t bear t’ wear any- thing next t’ th’ skin. Who remembers when gaso- line didn’ have a first name? (Copyright tional Newspaper Service.) ‘Wasted Energy. From the Birmingham Age-Herald. “When I wuzz a young man, mum, de neighbors where 1 lived called me a ‘human dynamo,” said the languid- looking tramp. ell, they wouldn't call you that *answered the housewife. “No'm. But I wuzz like & dynamo | in one respect.” “How was that?” “The energy I created never sot! | me anywher | Towne said, THE TO LECTURE TONIGHT Prof. Emile Coue’'s method of in- duced autosuggestion is a trans- planted American product, and there- fore ought to be eagerly welcomed by Americans, according to Mrs. Eliza- beth Towne of Holyoke, Mass., who will lecture tonight at 1814 N street Bnhi;oue Tha lecture 1s open to the pul Mrs. anna ‘who is known to thou- sands as one of the lcaders of the New Thought movement, is an enthusiastic disciple of Prof. Coue, having imme- diately adopted his methods upon their introduction in this country. She believes that M. Coue’s formula, “Day by day, in_every way, I'm get- ting. better and better.” will have an enormous influence for good upon children. “When T first heard of it Mrs. “I went home and taught it to my two grandchildren. I gave each of them a colored string, with twenty knots in it, and then we closed our eyes and repeated the formula to- gether twenty times, counting by means of the knots. “The little ones were enthusiastic !and so was I. I feel that the influ- ence of this live, growing autosug- gestion upon the minds of children will_be for the greatest good, and should be adopted by al MAJ. TAYLOR TO SPEAK. How the United States government will maintain a comprehensive motor transport system in the event of another national emergency similar to the world war will be explained to members of the Washington section of the Soclety of Automotive Engineers by Maj. Bralnerd Taylor, U. S. A, tomorrow night in the Cosmos Club Jecture hall. W. P. Eno will read a paper on “The | Engineering Aspects of Traffic.” A number of non-members interested in transportation and traffic conditions ve been invited to be present. EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, .D. O, T ‘ HUMAN TRAITS SHOWN | Abe Martm Says: |DISCIPLE OF DR. COUE HURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1923. JANUA)Y OffersHundredsof Piecesof FineFurnitureat SAVINGS Buy Now—Pay Later. Liberal Credit TERMSTO ALL! 0% to40% OFF Regular Prices son will 1 condi- 5 MEMBER OF Here the coonskin coat angle to details on the us branches of | ed that business | ane of a profes- r future. because of of various scientific up on production, and personnel. D. C. DENTISTS ELECT. Dr. M. M. Dolmage President and | Dr. Mnnlv Michaels Sccretary Phone M. 941 Phone M. 942 i Electricity : NSTALLED Is your house equlpped or wired for electric lights? If not, you're missing all the comfort and joy of real home life. A poslal or phone call will el cteat) start us on the way to your home to furnish an . his- | estimate for a satisfactory and complete job of elected as | wiring. 10% to 25% Off le. is the first a to hold such a $54.75 Genuine Duofold Daven- port Bed. $39:1 unusually fine suite, consisting of 6-ft. Davenport, Armchair and Rocker covered in Blue Mohair. Loose cushion seats .. } Outing Flannel kirts Hose c oot, Fiber 811k Howe, i black 1316 TO 1324 7TH ST.. N\W. | ck Clearing Saleg f Fall and Winter merchandise that will bring unh:ard of bargains to thé thrifty _who take advantage of our offerings. We intend to clean up all the short lines of wanted om the greatest season’s selling we've ever enjoyed. The prices are considerably higher arket, but we want the cash before inventory. The savings are great and enticing. Don't In the Stock-Clearing Sale! Warm, Luxurious COATS b §1335 $269.75 American Walnut Bedroom Suite, consisting of Semi-Vanity, Chifforobe, Bow - end Bed and Dresser. Re- 5175;0 duced to to $25, now h Sport Coats, of dark brown. tan and biege; made with large pock ollars, pleated back and stitched cuffs; sizes to 44, 'Speclally priced lues to $25.00 Just 20 All-Wool Coats $6fi Must Go! 50 All-\‘/ools 90 Dresses 3——-— of fine materials—some have large fur collars, while others are the —of Serge and Jersey—in navy, black and brown—fancy braids— stylish_sport model. _Sizes to 40 Values to $19.95. $189.75 Overstuffed Suite A magnificent new $19 .75 Armchair and Rocker. et e Tour or fine tapestry.. 8L Bed Davenports & Suites spring, cushion seat $ ered in Tapestry. 15 velour 149—"‘ $26i§ A magnificent genuine American Wal- $198.75 Gray Oak 4-piece Bedroom 10% to 409% Off Cane and i Overstuffed Suite, gui[;i:er]i;‘{gov:l::;;‘rfi\;eg 7} H ft. Davenport, Rocker The E. F. Brooks Co. || |ana Wing Armehair $124.75 Covered in tapestry.. _— 813 14th St. N.W. B Peouilns $298.75 Mohair-Covered Suite i i - 5 0 n 5. Mahog- Oak Davenport onv- aish Dat- and pillow arms. 6-it. Davenport, Armchair $ 28 nut Suite. Full Vanity, Bow-foot Bed, man'’s Robe and large Dresser with Mirror. Suite including Semi-Vanity, Dresser, Bow-foot Bed and . . . Overstuffed Living Room Suites $275 Overstuffed Suite (pictured) tion, ft. Davenport, Established Over One-Half Century covered in Baker ve- stuffed design, coil An enport Bed, cov- Bed. Reduced to and Rocker covered in $249-75 $315 4-Piece Walnut Bedroom Suite Reducedite ...cchoo losio i oo Chlfi'omer Reduced ‘129 .15 10% to 40% Off All Kitchen Cabinets $3475 Aluminoid Table T duced to. $4375 Kitchen Cab- inet with Porcelain Sliding Top. Hard- $34.75 Kitchen Cabinet (1 $39_‘7_5 only), reduced to.... —— Reliable Coal ==——>, Heaters; Nickel embroidered and lacé trim—sizes to 40—for Friday only. That Seld $ DRESSES up to $25, now Another group of smart dresses, of tricotine, serge and poiret twil black, made with panels and drapes; nail heads, ribbon and beads: allz::vt’o '4“2“ Epecidlly priced at §7.80. This lot includes all of our higher-priced garments, valued I to $2 Full-Fashioned $2 Silk and Wool Hose, 79c Hose, 95¢ Women's full ; fashioned sport ‘Women's Clocked hose, In rose, helio, Silk and Wool Hose, camel and gray. All seam back, fine qual- ity, wide garter hem. Stock Clearance of $5, $6, $7 Pumps & Oxfords ‘The lot consists of all the newest strap model pumps, and gives you a big variety of styles and shapes to select ey o Nn ellrl! <=5 AR for dress, Wllllnl and oo uitaration, street wear included. 1 A Marvelous Sale! 19c to 29¢ Values in Yard Goods Pajama Checks, yard wide....... e Red Star Birdeye, 22 inches wlde. At Unbleached Sheeting, 39 inches mde. = White India Linen, fine and sheer. . Windsor Plisse Crepe, all colors. A .Flowered Curtain Scrim, 38 inches wide. Puca.lu, light or dark, yard wide g Flannel, checks or stripes. ., Apron Gingham, standard checks. Ecru, 36-inch width. . Longcloth, Chamois finish, fine weave. . Dress Gingham, fast-color plaids only. Floor Samples, subject to slight .inperfections. .00 White E: 1 %’i]l Size lBeec] ) $ 3 .9 5 -$4.95 $9.00 White Con- tinuous-Post Bed. . $12.75 White Enamel 2-In. Post Metal Bed.$6 75 $14.75 White Enamel 2-in. Continuous—Post$7 75 29¢ Infants’ wood finish. Reduced Hose, 19c ‘Women’s Outing Gowns, 69¢c Neat pink or niue striped, shirred yoke: cut; slip-over 50c Burson Hose 25¢ Women's Black Cot- ton Burson Hose, knit to 8¢, without & seam. Al sizes, $95.00 All-steel White Enamel Finish January Clearance LAMPS Floor Lamps, Table Lamps — Decorative- Boudoir Lamps—a host of beautiful styles. ALL REDUCED. 10% to 259% Off! Boudbir Lamp, $1.98 $14.75 Bridge Lamp, $8.75 10% to 3314% OFF Dining Room Suites $240 4-Piece Mahogany Dining Room Suite, as Pictured A lovely type of suite with Oblong Table, En- $ 1 9 75 ‘ ', . closed Server, Buffet with Mirror and Center Door China Cabinet—$240 value., January Clearance. . $450 Mahogar:r Adam Period 9-piece -Dining Room Suite, consisting of Buffet, China_ Cabinet, Exten- 329 ‘Werth to $25.00 . A great accumulation of 'm.lr Jots of fine suite Tade in " sport . models, Reduced to $398.00 Louis XVI 10-piece Dining Room Suite of American.Walnut, consisting of Buffet, Server, Table, China Cabinet and 249 Other Dining Suites Reduced sion Table and Six Gen- uine Leather Scat Chan-s Reduced - to. .. Six Genuine Leather Cash or Credit S‘:a t”(‘:‘l:airs. Reduced At This Low Folding Ironing Board 59c Batiste nnd Crepe Bloomers and Step-Ins, 39¢ A wonfiertul lot ‘ot ‘ine quility batiste, clieck of: plaiay plok crepe, plain or Sowered, Some lace trim- med or ruffle bottom, All full cut; women'ssizes, SPECIAL Decorative Bas- ket of Artificial flowers—