Evening Star Newspaper, July 17, 1924, Page 18

18 CLOTHING PRICES CALLED 700 HIGH : U. S. Probe Shows Various Branches of Industry Blame Others for Costs. The Department of Agricuiture has found an prevailing that clothing prices are too h in its | effort to determine the reason for | opinion wholesale dealers feel that more effi- cient organization in the retail trade Would bring about lower clothing prices.” . Raw wool is a comparatively small factor in the price of n‘Jolhh\f, the department adds: an all-wool suit averaging about five pounds of wool, and the difference between a high- red and a low-priced suit being v in the quality of linings and findin, and the labor used in mak- ing the cloth and the suit. Priee Incrense Seen. “The present low price of raw wool cannot continue in the face of re- duc suppli unless a radical ehange takes place in the consump- tion of woolen clothing by the Amer- ican public,” the department staf:s. “American wool growers are receiv- ing 20 cents a pound less for their wool now than a y ago. despite low world stocks, decreas imports Quring the last ten months and & de- crease in the number of sheep in the wcipal wool-producing countries of | the world RESIDENTS RUN HOTEL WHEN CHINESE STRIKE Foreigners in Canton Forced to Do Own Work—Police Walk Out With Servants, By the Associated Press. CANTON, July dents at Shamee ment, did their eWOrk yes- . due to a general strike of all workers in the quarters. The are protesting against new regulations governin their move- ments in and out of walkout. nmunity Kkitch- esidents doing both I rted at 6 The American gunboat the British gunboat Cical ship, and others are reported way here for protection of fore'gners. HITS TAMMANY RULE. McAdqo Backer in New York Sees |t Mixture of Church and State. ST. JAMES, N. Y., July 17.—Former Representative Lathrop Brown, who was one of the two delegates at the Democratic national convention to bolt from Smith to McAdoo, announc- ed today his withdrawal from party activity. He promised, however, “whole-hearted support” of the con- vention's nominees. Among the reasons assigned by him for his withdrawal were the “find- ing of myself utterly at varian: with the policies of the state organiz: as dominated by Tammany Hall’ whether he will f with local attg would maintain eastern legal firms. oped, by Vielle,a Krenchman, in 1886 ; nited States De Che former J s to resume Daugherty . Smokeless powder was first devel The wonderful.refined, entrancing complexion rendered.” brings back OVER FIETY YEARS' SATISFACTORY SERVICE Bl Y ey CLaradce Sils Busy! Right from the start. A Twice-a-year Sale, in which we make actu: n iti- mate reductions. FAMILY SHOE STORE STOCKS ONLY. The same (|ulaliat]\?;:r?dles§rv- ice—the same courtesy now as every other time. THE FAMILY SHOE STORE'S I'WICE-YEARLY SALE means much to the public in general—and our patrons. The sale has no other purpose but to clear stocks. Nc matter what the price, the shoes wear, fit and are comfortable. OUR BIG STOCKS MEAN BIGGER AND BETTER SELECTIONS. This is a sale where we have cut our profit to give you the very best -value that we know of. % § Many of Our $7. $8 and $9 Styles Leathers S'tyles the present low price of raw wool in | “Curtailed buying of woolen goods arately maintained.” the face of reduced wool supplics and 10 p.m. the and clothing because of high prices. d Soinea — 1 t o ce or Joine Results are in- { back ward seasons, high rents, changes There are 400,000,000 women in Highly antisep- a decrease in sheep. DA e A G - v : style of wo w Wo-pants 4 All branches of the textile and |, of M1 and Asin_in_need of education, e clothing trade regard clothing prices dvanced by = = = ard ¢ P ce dvanc 3 trol e ears _in use. White s %o nign the § eRAGHIWEY Hhe | font g P : LI I 7 LI Ll LA P LI Ll LA A R e o H department, | AL ey Sth | prices of raw wool are under those U R N T Send 10c for Trial Size hat economies can [of 3 year ago, despite the American FERD.T.HOPKINS& SON, New York | | | Gouraud’'s by the othe import tariff on wool.” “Just a Real Good Car” | FIAINCIRE LT f that “church and state should ppearance oi Patents, Suedes, White, Tan, Satin and Black. Widths AA to D Sizes 2V5 to 8 Pumps, Oxfords, Sports, Sandals— conservative and novelties ional precautions were by the city police in placing 65 that any reduct S —_ selling price. The er contends that can tell w forth and yme | tunities are often the and | great enterpri the future small oppor- beginning of sturbances. » strike oxtended to shopkeepe | who also Men's 65¢ and 75¢ Half Hose (81 3 Pairs Extraordinary Savings Tomorrow in Our Monthly All (']n\ldren'n plain shades and heather mixtures; pure silk and fiber silk (glos) mixed; slight seconds. —this includes A to E Widths in all styles Tomorrow is Dollar Day in our Men’s Furnishings Store, and we have planned a carnival of bargains .that are bigger and better than offered in any previous sale. Weeks of careful preparation are back of Special purchases have been made to $2.00 and $2.50 Perfect Silk Hose. $1.45 Wide-awake men, 900 Men's 85¢c to $1.25 Work Shirts TWO for Odd lots and onds. Of hi chambray. ‘loth Men‘s Sale Oxford Brogues, in tan and black, greatly reduced to $4.45 Men’s Three Pairs for $3.85 Children's 50c Sox, Pair, 25¢ | FAMILY/HOE/TORE Joseph Strasburger Co.,Inc. 310-312 Seventh St..NNW, this super-value-giving event. give men an opportunity to save as never before. and women who shop for their men folks, should take advantage of this opportunity to supply Summer Furnishings at real savings. These Dollar Day bargains are for one day only—Friday, July 18th. \ Crowds will attend this event, and as in some instances quantities are ‘\ limited, our advice is for you to be here early for first choice. X We cannot fill mail or phone orders. K _J Read This List of Wonderful Value Offerings at $1 Athletic Union Suils 2,800 Pairs Men’s 35¢ Lisle Hose Men ,S $2, $2.50 & $3 Seven Pairs for Slight irregulars o 21T, ereerized 1sle, in black, cordovan, navy and suede. Made with high spliced heel and Union Suits, in leg-open ing and regulation styles, double reinforced sole and toe. 748 Men’s $1.50 $1.75 and $2.00 includ 960 Are Perfect—380 Have Slight Imperfections made of highest grade Mercerized Pongee. Plaid Madras, Seli-striped Ma- dras and Nainsook. Sizes f 34 to 46 in the lot. All perfect quality. b s 1,340 in the 25¢, 35¢ and 50c Lot Go at E & W Soft Collars _ : . | = . 4 | B Sive YOU WON’T WANT PORCH FURNITURE NEXT WINTER—neither will we-- That's the Reason for These Remarkable Reductions on Our Summer Furniture Nine for 6,000 Men's E & W Soft Collars, of natural silk pongee, linglish pique, domestic pique, linglish broadcloth and all-silk broadcloth; all perfect quality ; sizes 1315 to 17. Tomorrow at NINE for $1. Slight Seconds Oneita Ribbed Bal- briggan Union Suits, in ecru color; short Better shirt values than have ever been offered for Dollar Day. All the product of our best shirt manufactur- ers, including samples, surplus lots, oddments and slight seconds. Made of fine-grade shirting fabrics, such as Trish Poplin, finest Mercerized Oxford Cloth, Soisette, High-count Mercerized Pongee, Salarmo Cloth, Rep Cloth, Fiber Silk (glos), Madras, Woven Madras and other fine cloths. : Neckband and collar-attached styles. Sizes 14 to 17 sleeves and full-length legs, perfect closed crotch. Sizes 34 to 40. Summer came late. Stocks of porch furni- ture are larger than they should be. Fall goods must soon be shown. Space is need- ed. Summer furniture must go. Prices, therefore, have been reduced on all sum- mer furniture. . 263 Men’s $2 and $2.45 Straw Hats Choice at For Dollar Day we offer 263 men’s high-grade Straw Hats from our 288 Men’s 50c¢ Butterfly Ties JFour for The popular Butterfly Ties of fine English Print Porch Rockers Small Side Rocker, maple, slat back Wicker Furniture Natural Willow Armchalr, = % very comftortable..... $0.95 $2.10 Roomy Arm Rocker, nat- High back Maple Porch regular lines of $2 and $245 grades. Flat foot and fancy braids, in all regular sizes. = All this season’s approved shapes. 1,640 Pairs Fiber Silk: (Glos) Hose in the lot. Choice of plain white, plain colors and many striped patterns. Every shirt full cut and well made. Guaranteed to fit perfectly. $1.00 Sport Shirt 50c Knit Tie 168 Men’s $1.00 Foulards and other high- grade silks. Ready tied and have fine elastic band. The regular 50c grade. at FOUR for $1.* 720 Men’s 59c Athletic Underwear ural willow, very at- tractive Graceful Roomy Arm Rocker, natural wil- low .. Natural Willow Round Table, 36 inch Settee in natural willow, 70 inches long Comfortable Willow Arm m’mker. attractive. ... Rocker, slat back.... Woven high back Maple Porch Rocker Big, Comfortable Jumbo Jr. Arm Rocker “Old Hickory” Porch Arm Rocker Attractive “Old Hiskory” ROCEST ...oveeeneee $3.95 $4.75 $7.75 $4.756 $5.95 Bathing Shirts Slight Seconds Four Pairs for Slight Irregulars Men’s Fiber Silk (glos) Half Hose, in black and plain colors, made with high spliced heel and dou- ble reinforced sole and toe. Slight irregulars of hosiery selling at 50c -a Both for A $150 combination for Dollar Day. One regular $1 Sport Shirt of fine quality Cotton Pongee, in white, khaki or tap, with short sleeves, and one regular S0c Knitted Tie of Fiber Silk (glos), in plain colors or striped patterns. Both shirt and tie for $L Two for Men's Lifeguard, Bathing Shirts, in plain white, low-neck model with deep armholes. Sizes 36 to 46. All perfect quality. At TWO for $1. Three Garments ‘White gauze - weight Cotton Athletic Under- wear; in separate gar- ments. Sleeveless pull- over shirts, in low neck style and knee length drawers with reinforced seat and .sateen waist- band. : RO G T R R TR O N S SO Lifetime Furniture Is More Than a Name MAYER & CO. Seventh Street Between D & E