Evening Star Newspaper, December 21, 1923, Page 3

. “Eat More Cranberries” Everybody will soon be doing it now, for what’s turkey with- out cranberry jelly? But re- member, your jelly won't jell to that firm, just-right consistency unless you put it in the ice box =-as soon as it begins to cool. The ups and downs of the win- dow sill temperature take the jell out of jelly American costs but a fraction of a cent a pound—the che vod in- surance you can buy. AMERICAN ICE COMPANY “This Christmas Give a Dayton Cord Tire It Lasts Longest o2 Herriman, 1524 L N.W. FLAT TIRE? MAIN 500 LEETH BROTHERS _Bervice Charge Never Over 31.00 Everything in " Paints, Oils, Glass and Brushes Becker Paint & Glass Co. 3239 Wisconsin Ave. Went 67 SPECIAL NOTICES. PANK OF WASHING- ting of the stock f Wash tors and 111 be he 119 8 ington, 1. ¢ the transaction of « properly come befor, it Mr. Leo P. Harlow Va., 11 a 1024 Polls to Buooks for the trans- from Decembor 30, dates includel. T. Secretary TING OF THE Auto ny ¢ o'clock p.m CHAS. I PARDER COMMISSTON ELS, 1928 — Appiicat candidates from the Dis States Milit United eived at Applicants OYST . 3 onal ex- RUDOLPIT, kL TAMES F AN FXAMIN AT tice il be 10th a LICENSE of To_ P C, Jr., Ree., and L sts. now. | 2 SHARE- | TH ng Company The meeting is of officers and dir d for as may Tundred t in pursuan. | who love their own homes will not company 1 i dollars. R TREW, WILMOT W BROOKS. L MEETING Idors of the Nolan Company eld o the off 21 ar 430 p. and such othe them, . will be | mpiny on January | election of officers fore D LADY, mpany u L dre AP, St RED BALL TRANSIT Call Ma'r FOR HO RIENC COMPANY offers spi nd, Pittsburgh | REPATR Otfice. i STOCK . | six children |to save this home, [ vear: {H P C OPPORTUNTY FUND QUARTER COWPLETE Donations Thicker and Larg- er as Christmas Day Draws Near. The seems to be rapid appr: butions are multip! Christmas Opportunity fund looking up. With the *h of Christmas contri- ing. Receipts up today passed one-fourth of the amount needed with a total of is $1.231 more than the owledged last night. One man responds to the emergency of the appeal by writing to John Joy Edson, the treasurer, as follows: “My atten- | tion is called to your 'S. O. S’ and 1 am glad to contribute something to- [ward these deserving cases. So I inclose a check for $25 to be dis- tributed among them as you think best.” Another wr usual donatio; to noon : “Inclosed find my to charity, partie larly the Christmas festivities! Usual in the vet not usual in the amount! But I have lately financed {# relative from foreign parts so that only make ‘it a five spot this This 18 the kind of sharing these could This sacri- Christmas 80 wide- reflects abroad this season the and Bulldinz a Reservol mas Opportunity pj attempt, nd hitherto alw successful one, to store up some of the splendid onrush of the Christmas flood of giving so as to feed with its refreshing waters some of the barren, dry spots that otherwise would go unreached at other seasons of the year. Who will help swell the reser- voir which is intended to store up Iw\nuth of these saving waters to give life and sustenance in these fourteen tomes for a period of fifty-two weeks, {or until another Christmas- rolls around? more than an empty fi peech. There are fifty-two wecks ahead, during which Christmas families will need i xurics but the things abso- ! v n ary for wholesome life particularly as affecting r. health and education hildren in these homes hanging in the balance. And four more days to Christmas ning! Will Keep Up Reports. What a splendid chance these op- portunities offer to t h to one's own kiddies the joy of giving to other boys and girls not so fortunately sit- uated. While these children may be unknown in person to the givers the sociated Charities will send to the lads and misses who give a e to remind y is nd to tell them what »mplishing. these reports mean to the donors has been shown over and over again by letters received by the visi- { tors of the Associated Charities. One £ ch letter received this morning is only a sample. “Your interesting let- | ter concerning family No. 12 was very much appreciated. 1 am very glad to | hear from time to time how they are getting along and it does me a great deal of good to give to so worth opportunity even though my ks small. I an inclosing $10 for hem this Christmas, for you “to either give them the money or spend In some way for their happiness.” Contributions may be sent to John Edson, treasurer, 1022 11th street an northwest, or to the office of The Star and will be promptly acknowledged. No. 1—Father Ill—Mother, Six Children. With her husband in the hospital {and no prospect of his return, this Iittle mother is making a brave strug- {#le to keep a suitable home for her The oldest child is tak- |ing a course in vocational training to better equip herself as a wage earner. This strains the family purse, but the thirteen-year-old boy i bringing in little money by work- ing after school. All the children are in school or indergarten cept the only two vears of age, who is t of the household. elatives are doing everything they can to help, but this happy, normal home would have to be broken up if the Associated Charities should stop helping with food to satisfy the hearty appetites, and clothing to keep the family warm. Surely those let this mother lose hers. 5 a week Is the minimum required or $780 for the Amount asked for, $780. Previously J. K, $5 R, s2 acknowledged, 318606 V.. $1; Dr. W. C. 0 AW o date, $3 Still ‘needed, $457.94. No. 2—Overwork, Undernourishment. When “father” was living this .'$1. Total THE $12.50; L. T, $2: Mrs. H. W.'W,, §1; H.B P, $5; A J. B, $5; G. IL T, $ A D. T, §10: H. B, i Mrs. F. A. K . $1. Total to date, $422 Still needed, $305.50. No. 4—Back to the Comntry. Left a widow with a baby of five weeks old and five other children under ten years of age wae the plight of this mother. Without help there was nothing else for her to do but to “put her children away" which she did. Result: The children are unhappy and pine for their mother, the buby dies, the oldest boy suffers an injury resulting in the loss of a leg, and all of the children are in| poor physical condition. But it's a long lane that has no turning. The Assoclated Charities has reunited the family, and it begins to look as if this mother’s troubles are about over, ‘They are at present living on the outskirts of the cit where they get plenty of fresh air, sunshine and good food.” The children are improving in health, but will this continue? Sixty dollars a month, or a total of $720, will make this possible. Amount asked for, acknowledged, $149 M. McD., $5; Mrs. H. F. W, $1: C, W. S, $5; J. M, Total to date, $171.50. G. Previously No. 5—Twilight and Eventide. In a little house with a garden and chickens to care for, live these three quaint old people—a married couple and the wife's sister—all approaching four score years. The past year has brought increased feebleness to the old ladles and this calls for addi- tional loving care on the part of the old gentleman, for now, in addition to his household duties, he is forced to act as doctor and nurse for the old ladies. He makes a good job of it, too! Withal he is happy as he pot- ters about, and if you «vere to meot him a cheery greeting and a bright smile would be yours. For more than a quarter of a century this aged trio have lived together, wishing for nothing in the world as much as the joy of each other's company. $17.50 a week, or a total of $910 for the year, is asked for. Amount asked for, acknowledged F., 810 $i: W, $50: R, O. L. R. $17.50; E §i. Total to date, $240.50. Still needed, $669.50. No. 6—Three Generations Together. Four children from six to sixteen, all active but not all strong and ro- and a frail, aged mother are the this widow is caring for. The crandmother does needlework when- ever her health permits. A scholarship in a business school has been secured for the oldest girl, who hopes soon to assume 2 large share of the financial responsibllity of the family. rhe younger children have been very deli- ate and require all the watchful care the mother can give. Recently they have “gone over the top” in weight. The mother is cheery and bright and not only makes a wonderful home for her children, but is a good neighbor to those who live in her ve dollars a next year will help this toward independence A g acknowledged, K., §10: T. $15 3.V P, $%0. $910. Previously R K, $10 Total to date, neded, $1,003 No. 7—Doing Her Full Part. husband a drug little mother (colored) shift for herself and worked des- perately to keep her three babies with her, And she paid the p: for her health broke down. A major surgical operation became necessary in order to save her life. She is bet- ter, but constant caution is required to keep her from plunging back into serious iline: Bright and early in the children are up, washed, dressed and the housework quickly 'done by the mother, which she is able to get in a few hours of paying work. She earns about $10 a week at home, but If she is to keep her babies with her another $10 a week, or a total of $520 for the year, is needed. Amount asked for. $520. Previously acknowledged, $71.50. Mrs. H. F. W., 3 t. Carmel Bapt. Ch., $2; F. B. $1; E. C. R, $15. Total to date, $30.50. Still needed, $429.50. No. 8—The Eternal Tri 5 Enticed away by an unprineipled woman, the father of this family left his wife and three small children sev- eral years ago, and has not been heard of since. The mother's Whole interest is centered in her children and her home, but she has not the means to take care of them unless assistance is given her from the out- side. Her relatives are poor, but they are giving the little they can to he Fifteen dollars a week is what th home requires to keep it intact, $780 for the Amount asked for, $780. Previously acknowledged, $52. T. O. S., $25; Mrs, H.F. W, $1; Miss G. M. J., $3;'0. T. | ., 8 C. R, §15. Total to date, $101. | Still' needed, '$679. No. 9—Ambitious to Take Daddy's Place. “I will soon be old enough to teach school,” said Lucille ambitious- ly, “and then mother can have lots of nice things.” Thrifty. cheerful and ambitious describes this family of a widow and her three children. When they first came to the notice of the Assdciated Charities they had H the morning or no money, the mother was not physi- cally able to work, and they were about to be evicted for non-payment of rent. During the past vear they have moved into a two-story house and the mother rents the top floor, and the famlily Is now on the road to happiness and independence. The mother feels sure that Lucille will make good and so do we! Twenty- five dollars a week, or $},300 for the year, will indeed bring this family a “Merry Christmas.” Amount asked for, $1,200. acknowledged, $211.50. 1 D. L. R, $12.50: Mrs. H. Total to date, $230. Still needed, $1,070. No. 10—Plnying a Man's Part. This mother's love, willing to sac- rifice everything else to keep her children with her following her hus band's deatn, Is about to conquer! Edward, still in his teens, is the men of the family. He works by day and studies at night to -prepare himself for a better job. But with it all he cannot make enough to provide en- tirely for his mother and five young- er brothers and sisters. Seventeen doflars a week and in that propor- tion, $884 for the year, is estimated as the minimum sum needed to sup- plement Edward's earnings. Amount asked for, $884. Previously acknowledged, $482. T. H. K. $10: Mrs. BHOH W, 31 G G D., $5. Total to_d: Still needed, $381. No. 11—Influenza's Aftermath, Since the death of the husband five vears ago, under the influenza epidemic, this mother (colored) has struggled early and late to the limit of her strength, doing char wo an effort to keep her four children with her. Hard work and under- nourishment are beginning to exact their toll and unless some one helps— and quickly—this family will collap Fourteen dollars a week or a total of for the year will give them at st a fighting chance for and happiness Previously D. H, $5 F. W, §1 Still needed, No. 12—Shall They Stay “Put”"t “Gee, mamma, are we goin' to stay put fn such a nice place?” This was the question asked by the little children. “Mamma long, hard struggle. three small children to care for, she was in a panic for fear they would be taken away, for ill health prevented her from working. One of these little chil- dren has a positive case of tuberculosis. There lutely no Inco in the family than that recelved from ed Charitl Twenty-four a week, or 31,248 for the year, ring this family happiness and im- d health for the year. Amount asked for, $1,248. Previqus Mrs, H. F. W M. C. T.353 Total to date, has had a Left a widow with ¥ ill needed, $1,069 13—Even Chickens Try to Help. Nearly blind from a cataract this widow (colored), whose husband died iof tuberculosis, is making a hard fight to Keep her children with her. Dur- Ing the past year ner eyes have im- proved somewhat und she is now able to sew a little. The oldest girl in the family is taking vocational training at school and looks forward to the day when she will be able to help take care of her younger brothers an. sisters. The mother and the oldest boy are very proud of their chickens and if you could visit them would tell you how much the eggs “help out” with the expenses. There 18 ab- solutely no income in this family at present and if his family is to be kept together $19 a week or a total of $988 for the year is needed. Amount asked for, $988. Previously acknowledged, $73. Mrs. H. F. W.. $1; ' Carmel Bapt. S, $1: 0. T. 5. Total to date, $149 No. 14—Good Cheer and Wheel Chalr. Sorely crippled and confined to a wheel chair. this mother is bright and happy and makes the best of the situation. Why not? After all, one can do a lot of things even in a wheel chair. This mother finds she can cook a little, dry dishes, answer the door, sew and many other things she did not think she would ever be able to do again. In this happy fam ily ~every one does soma = “bit Bright and children are un doing their work. The boy splits wood for the fire, car- ries out the ashes, etc, and his sis- ter helps with tiie cooking und other household Then _to &chool and back again in the afternoon to tell mother all about thelr games and Fifteen dollars a week or for the year will bring 365 days of happiness to this crippled mother and her two children. Amount asked for, acknowledged, $139." "J. $3) Mrs. H. F. W A. S.C.8$ Open Evenings XMAS CARDS PEARLMAN’S 933 G ST. NW. dest of three | arly in the morning, the | Leulth | | D. ©, FRIDAY, DECEMBER L. P. N, $50. Total to date, 3271 Still needed, $5 Contributions received for Christ- mas Opportunities by ier of Th ar December 21: g nowledged ¥, $1; Dr. S. A J. C. 6, 8 and | N. L. B, 2; a friend 2: Mary most needy Inhabitants’ Assoclation 25; Mrs. John ent to Nos. 4, No. 2, $10; among all, 50 each, Oldest olored), among all, M. Simpson, 331 per 11 and 14, §10; M. L. A, Mrs. Austin L. Zachary, $10; L. B. S, Nos. 2 and 3, $5. Total, $408, Summary. Total amount a Total amount re LT T Still needed COMMITTEE NAMED FOR BOARD OF TRADE Members Having Streets and Ave- nues in Charge Announced by Chairman. [T RLTTTE T The personnel of the streets and avenues committee of the Washing- to Board of Trade for the ensuing year was announced today by Geor C. Shinn, chair- man. he com- mittee will hold its initial meeting 1t 4:15 o'clock this afternoon in the board’s rooms, in he Star bullding. | at which time the organization will be perfected, and it is probable that a number of street 1 light prob will be con- committee John O ‘hirles A i follow: GEORGE C. SHINN, Allen, W. Barnum, George H. chort, 11 | E. Bittinger, John S. Blick, 1 ! Brown ‘ameren, Roy F. | James 8. C: Frank M M. H. D M. Fis Harding, George A Heindrich. I. D. Holmes, arley, W. Cassel Hanson shnson, J. D. Kingsbury 1 J. Lapp, J ivern, Oliver AFTER | iEALS SURPRISING RELIEF FOR INDIGESTION AT /.NY DRUG STORE RECOMMENDED BY SCOTT & BOWNE MAXERS OF SCOTT'S EMULSION T T Metzerott, Miller, Morris, Otterbick, Horace am Warfleld Ross. ) fenderson, { Brook = 1= (=} 'PEARLMAN’S| 1933 GST.N.W. This Christmas Wil be happler if you have already opened your IN INGS account. $1,000 eash for you— 81,000 protection for your loved ones. Deposit of about $8.20 monthly fncludes a COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK 14th at G Ask for the Facts One Deposit Both Saves and Insures 21, 192¢ N. George D. Mitchell, ' Charles W. O'Neill, Maurice W. Peaselee, Wil- Joseph Saloman, Schaftuer, ] . Martin Smith. rd Thomas, Fred ‘reiolo, Charles P. Weeks, Millard Zantzinger, Irving Imund D. Campbell, " Stanley J urkee, Owen B. French, Willlam ( Joseph B. Kingston, F , R. W. Matthews and G. Jameson! A A. N. Thomas G. Miller, “Walker, West, Brewer, Broad Service Minimum time only important tive feature of the service offered ween Washing- ton and Chicago by the adway Limited Comfort, case, relaxation, a distinguishing features of this famous train, as the not the and attrac- is Fondon BHall Thirteenth and M Streets N.W. —has a wonderfully attractive down-town location; and the Apartments—in size, finish and cqul]wwm afford a most inviting home. Each Suite is a complete housekeeping unit. Small and compact in size, comfortable and convenient—in a fireproof building that is really elegant in it’s appointments and with service that is &s nearly perfect as careful management can make $55.00 to $65.00 per month There is one two-room Suite on the ground floor equipped for physician's usc. Make ecarly inspection for the Suites are filling rapidly Open day or evening. Boss and Phelps The Home of Homes Phone Main 4340 e Board) 1417 K Street (Members Washington Real Eat: running time—19 hours— means just an easy, smooth, restful - schedule.” Daily papers and current periodi- cals are provided for those desiring them. A Stenogra- pher handles any correspond- ence that may need attention. A Ladies’ Maid gladly ren- ders any assistance that may be desired by women pas- sengers, Lyv. Washington.. 3:30 P.M. Ar. Chicago........9:30 A.M. Ly. Ohicago 1:00 P.M. Ar. Washington 9:00 A.M. Nine Other Daily Trains to Chicago PennsylvaniaR. R. System The Broad Way to the West TR s | GIV Shops de Luxe For Sale We have planned and erected a group of eight small and imposing store-rooms—at Twelfth and Eye Streets N.W. They are most ideally located downtow and Washington Electric Terminal Station at very nominal prices. —near the Baltimore nd they will be sold This is the very first time Stores of such a character dow town have been available at such prices. ‘White stone construction—tile roof—plate glass show win- dows—copper frames; some have cellars. They are on the corner—fronting on 12th, also Eye Street. Details of price and terms upon request, Boss and Phelps The Home of Homes 1417 K Street Phone Main 4340 (Member Washington Real Estate Board) it ) [ Open Evenings “SPECIALISTS IN~ PIANOLAS™ ANDVREPRODUCING PIANOS" 0-J DeMOLL DEMOLL EMMONS *S. SMITH 0@ Washington's AEOLIAN HALL ~ Twelfth and G Streets Steinway an Weber Duo-Art Pianolas - Victrolas ~ Aeolian -Vocalions Open Evenings Don’t Lose Any Time in Sharing in Our Club Sale on Victrolas Any Style you select will be delivered immediately upon an initial payment of is New Style Victrola Many advantages offered, including convenient Monthly Payments. | mother and her three children had a ! nice home and everything went well, 80w | The same sad story—death of the { father, and the long, hard struggle {on the part of the mother to make a |living for her children. She tried desperately, but could not make get that habit 23 'WANTED TOQ BRING A YAN LOAD OF FUE- miture from New York. Philadelphia and Wil- Del. to vashington. SMITH'S Sail Away from the rigors of winter to the Sunny MEDITERRANEAN ¥ and EGYPT Sailings January § January 16 Also February 22 and March 5 Steamers ADRIATIC and LAPLAND Viell s of Interest on the et Fane Botoas Medierranean. Moderate Rates Apply for particulars to R. M. Hicks, '2& F Street N.W., Washington WHITE STAR LINE RED STAR LINE ———eeT TR There is no de- parture in the new Hupmobile from the tried and true principles on which Hupmobile success has been _solldiy built for 15 years, Instead, thers is a mensurably higher degree of perfec- tlon wrought out of these principles. - Of doing something for yourself. Why DRUDGE for any LANDLORD? You want more money for yourself, then start saving r RENT and youll get it. VERY safeguard known to modern dairy science surrounds the production. botfling. sealing and re- frigerating of our special NURSER'Y MILK. Every operation from the cow to the capping and cooling 1s performed on the producing farm within ten minutes. Sterilized machine-milking, accredited tuberculin-tested Holstein herds, college-trained experts and a discipline as strict as that of a hospital connote the character of this farm—planned, owned and operated by the emi- nent DR. J. THOS. KELLEY. The one ob)'ect is a properly formulated, pure and uni- form milk for infants that may be used with SAFETY where the normal supply is insufficient or unsuitable. 20c Per Quart; 12¢ Per Pint Previously H. L. STERRETT & FLEMING, INO. Champlain 8t. end Ealorama Rosd Columbia 5050 BRANCH ~ BALESROOM 1223 Conn. Ave. = Planning a Dance Have your giests Gancs & the BEST MUSIC IN TOWN the most_ressonable rates THE “OCCIDENTALS Fions Adams 927 22¢ ROOFING BY KOONS Rig rains bring no dread to the many Washington house owners who have placed thelr roofs in our charge. Our Thorough work holds. TRY IT! KOONS Room: NEED PRINTING? Our experience, equipment and Joea« tlon are all in your favor. High grade, + but not Ligh priced. BYRON S. ADAMS, FRINTER, " 512 11th 8t *To Buyers of Printing Our Million-Dollar Printing Plant is at your service. « {The National Capital Press 12101212 D Bt. N.W. " Pants Matched to Coats E TO MEASUR! 4.000 SAMPLES, MADE RS PA CHING CO., Col. 3798, ewton St. N.W. fxperienced Roofers re always available at this reliable - roof firm. Phone Main 14 Start Now Go See These BDURIETH Homes 36th and R Ste. N.W. XD STORAGE CO- enough to &ive them the proper food, MAKE YOUR PRESENT GAS | and the result is that the older two tomatic? E: > boys are at present undernourished. monstration, N There is absolutely no income in ;,he ey 4 at present, other than. that Sweet Cider d from the Assoclated Char- For the holidavs. G0c per gallon: containers | ities, and a total of $26 a week, or . WINETH FARM, five miles from |$1,300 for the vear, will give these . pike. 23° lboys a chan‘cle 'l\u rhegain their hun!éh Violi and eventually fit them to assume the iolins—Cases—Bows care of the fami Need we tell All Sizes. you what this Christmas present will s . mean to this mother? Special Discount to Amount asked for, $1,300. SCHOOL CHILDREN |jckngiviedsed b $5: Mrs. H. I THE VIOLIN SHOP Al ! 4 Still needed, $1,101.65. 1321 G St. N.W. No. 3—Two Rooms, Spell Home, 1A “Come and see our nice, brand- new home,” =ald a little tot of seven. The mother in this family was left to fight her way alone, but she could not_make & go of I, owing to bad health. “Home” is only two ligh housekeeping rooms, but they are clean, large, airy and just chock- full of sunshine and happiness, and this {8 so much better than they had lust year. The family's church helps with the support of this widow and her two little girls, but this amount | must be supplemented. = Fourteen | dollars a week, or a total of $728, 1s needed If they aro to’keep thelr| “brand new home” next year. Will they be able? 3 AL Place Out-of-Town Orders Now acknowledged, $66. A. S. For the Original o Previously 5 L R, You know, here is a real place to LIVE, real PEOPLE all buy- ing HOMES, real im- provements and grow- ing in value every day. Extra Cream—Milk—Butter for Christmas Orders may be placed now with every assurance of dependable service and satisfaction Phone West 183 TO INSPECT suto—drive across the Q Street Bridgs, turn north one block to R Street and drive dus west to 36th Btrest next the High School). Western or take P Btreet car to 35th Btrest and walk north to R BStreet or Wisconsin Avenus oar to R Btreet and walk west to 36th Street. \ReHEVY criasE DaiRv Y " 73204-08 N Street, N.W. 1641 Connecticut Avenue ' 3204 Fourteenth Street Famous for Caramels Since 1866 : Bon Bons ""Our New Modern Plant #he largest of its kind in the city, is ready to renovate vour MATTRESSES, BOX SPRINGS & PILLOWS. ‘We are as near ax your phone, Call Main 3621, 610 lliififl‘ V. We specialize on Fine Confections in Fancy Boxes and Baskets for Christmas Gifts. 9th and G Sts. NW. ‘ From 10c Straight te 3 for 50c Washington Tobacco Co, Washington, De C. |