Evening Star Newspaper, September 9, 1925, Page 32

32 GREAT CARE RGED Holding Too Much of Crop and Then Glutting Market May Break Prices. to The Star YORK, Septembe: Spring wheat of crop aphic dispatches sou s in the main | growing ions. But business men In | closest touch with agricultural com- | munities are far more conc to the quality of the crops @ keted than in Govern- s of production volume, or the prices quoted in the specula- rain markets. haromet, sert that the farmer after all, what gets-for his actual zrain determines will have to produced and remaining sea- | this country. What the gzets, they assert, depends on the quality of his produce and when he sells it. how much money =pend for the produ manuf; ctured by th | for nigher prices in varlous sections | of the - | influence, but if farme | country and on the Pacific slope qual- and hard Spring wheat have sold from $1.60 to $1.80 a bushel on a cash basie, while September options in North- western markets have ranged around | $1.50% to §1.563. Of course the farmer | does not actually receive that mu h‘ for his gr he must = freight and elev: charges. western North Dakota to Minn such charges range around 15 cents a_bushel. while the average for the Northwest farmer is about 10 cents. Farmers Holding Crop. It has been obvious that many farm ers were holding back their wheat country. This has helped prices for the time, since stocks have been depleted by shipments to the East. Receipls at primary markets are around 15,000,000 bushels less than at this time last year. High prices may bring out a volume of wheat which will ~ounteract this continue to e danger that when throw their offer. ings on the ma t they will receive o smaller amount than they and merchants who depend on them for their trade calculate. However, there does not promise to be more than 50,000,000 bushels available for export outside of durum wheat this year, and wheat on a so-called domestic basis is a strengthening factor. Wheat of High Quality. In the Midwest, the intermountain hold off there is they all come and farme) prices at top grade at around $2.50 a hun-, ty is high isfacto In Califor at the trac dredweight. The trend of profits from corn, since it is marketed to a e extent “on the hoof,” is even less cated by speculative Hably indi- ket prices, | EW YORK. e Age will say tomorrow: all hardware has -been moving ac- tively since September 1. | dered in July and August are now be- | 2150 were declared. ing delivered. Jobbers are receiving good orders for goods, wine presses and kindred sea- sonal lines. Praetically every hardware market _center_reports. the first eight months of 1925 as showing a better business volume than the same period of 1924, | ‘With the possible exception of the | Pittsburgh district, crop situation in all hardware market centers are very favorable for busi- ness AUGUST RETAIL TRADE | SHOWS LARGE INCREASES | NEW YORK, September 9 (#).—A measure of retail trade in August is supplied by the publication of sales figures for the month of three large | | chain store groups. | safes totaled $8.; | of $6,801,914. the McCrory § 13 per cent la those of the Ginter Co. totaling $1.- THE Eight Months' Business. Reported | as Excellent—Trade Very Active This Month. | Dispatch to The Star. September snow goods, EVENING HARDWARE SALES AHEAD OF LAST YEAR 9.—Hard- Goods or- employment and S. Kresge's | an_increase STAR, WASHINGT! REGULAR AND STOCK DN, quarterly. They stove |81 | IV D. DIVIDENDS DECLARED NEW YORK, September 9 (#).—Di- rectors of the United Light and Pow- er Co. have ralsed the regular divi- dends on the class A and class B common stock from 50 to 60 cents also declared the | groups. regular semi-annual stock dividend of one-fortieth of one share of class A common stock, payable en both class A and class B common stock, and an additional stock dividend of the same amount, all payable November 1o stockholders of record October 15. The regular preferred dividends lolc———jo]c———|olc———]g] ! Off To School They Go ., WED MORE STATE BONDS PUT ON MARKET TODAY NEW YORK, September 9 (#).— New offerings today were featured by a double issue of State of Missourl 41 per cent bonds aggregating $13,- 1950,000, marketed by two banking One issue of $7,600,000 is dne serially from March 1, 1939, to 1942, and the other of $6,450,000 from October, 1933, to 1939. Both are priced to yleld 4.15 per cent, A new issue of Pennsylvania Gas and Elec- trie Co. 7 per cent cumulative pre- ferred stock also is being offered at 981, and accrued dividends to yleld 0 per cent. =] & of the North- west, profiting by the early crop to a marked extent Shipmants received at the head of the lakes in August were 00,000 bushels ier than for the same month of , the total being 8,462,757. The price received for this grain ranged | from 10 to 60 cents a bushel higher | in_the corresponding perlod last e That means August receipts | were worth an ra | of 35 cents | a bushel more than a year ago. The purchasing power of the grain shipped to Duluth and Superior in August, therefore, between $4,500.- 000 and $5,000,000 greater than ac- crued to the farmers in 1924, Assum- ing that similar increases in shipments were recorded in other Northwest markets, the gain to that section would be approximately $10,000,000. Vessel shipments must keep a fast pace or elevator capacity at the Amer- ican head of the lakes will be over- crowded. Good Prices Being Paid. Future trading quotations on the Minneapolis and_ Chicago boards are based on No. 2 Northern wheat. There have been sales of high protein con- ¢ wheat in the Northwest as high s bushel, while future market ions were around $1.55. Prob- 85 per cent of the cash wheat sold at Minneapolis commands a higher price than future quotations | on the Board of Trade there. On the | other hand, inferior grades are below | rice levels. this month, dark Northern fur. model. and cuffs Natural hacks of border. At $295.00 Black Muskrat Coat, with skun cuffs and border. At $450.00 beautifully matched and arranged. fox collar. At $450.00 At $150.00 Tom Boy Opossum Coat. Natural Opossum Coat. Both full length. Crib Sheets, 59%¢ ) cial care. Natural Shirred collar and Russian cuffs of self The skins are beautifully matched and arranged in herringbone effect. Handsome _Silyer length—flared slightly. 42-inch-length Cocoa Squirrel Coat. Skins Natural Squirrel Coat, full length. (Copyrizht. but the movement of live stock mar- kets indicates adequate profits to the | corn grower this veal The work- At $175.00 Muskrat Coat, full At $225.00 Golden Muskrat Coats. Full length with handsome golden beaver collar. Stunning Also choice of raccoon coliar. At $245.00 Silver Muskrat Coat, with fox collar. Beautifully matched skins. At $275.00 and border. At $295.00 ° Made from the Brown fox collar and I Muskrat Coat. rats only. k coltar, Brown Muskrat Coat. Dark rat collar An exquisite coat. Raccoon Coat. Seller Seal Coat. natural and cuff {015, | so far this year range from | per cent. Are Sentinels —that stand between your eyes and dimming wision As a measure of precaution, they stand guard agaimnst disturbing headache, allow you to read easier and materially add to your business efficiency. Chas. Schwartz & Son offer you the services of GRADUATE OPTOMETRISTS 2 D = 7, showed a gain of 9 per cent. | | The increases of the three companies | Young America: The men and women of tomorrow. Probably a Presi- dent or a Governor, in the making, here or there. 10 to 14| Teaching them the fundamentals of hy- giene and economy early in life will make a lasting impression. By having their school clothes cleaned now you can show them in a practical way the hygenic and economic value of dry clean- ing in every day life. E el o [f{[c——a Footer dry cleaning extends the life and good appearance of used garments by freeing them from dirt and germs. We Will Gladly Call Today FOOTER’S Cleaners and Dyers 1332 G St. N.W. Main 2343 l [ple——|nlc———=[n|—=[q] a ——lel—ale—r——[sle——n]e———s Y, SEPTEMBER 7 D0 Foot Comfort Experi from New York Will give Free Demonstrations to foot sufferers at this store « September 10, 11 and 12 You are invited. No charge for his services— 2= Know the joys of foot comfort again 'HOUSANDS cof people in this vicinity have foot trouble that is affecting their health! If they will come to this store they can have their feet examined on the PEDO- GRAPH." This is a marvelous device that locates foot troubles without removing the stocking. Every foot sufferer should have his feet PEDO-GRAPHED. Complete tests and analysis are FREE. : Don’t let your troubles continue. Discover now what is wrong. Do you have shooting pains in feet and legs? Do your heels sting? Do your ankles turn under you? Are your toes cramped? Do your feet tire easily? Do you suffer with corns, callouses and bunions? Here's your chance to end this suffering! On the above date ‘we havein our store an expert from the staff of Dr.Wm. M. Scholl, the eminent authority on foot ailments. This man will give his personal attention to your case. Without charge he will test your stockinged feet. He will suggest the neces- sary appliance for your foot troubles. And we can assure ou comfort and foot happiness that you haven’t known in years. Take advantage of this opportunity! Bring your foot troubles to this store! FREE SAMPLES Do you want to know how quickly a corn can stop hurting? Come in and geta sample of Dr.Scholl's Zino-pads. Put one on—the pain is gone. BERBERICH’S 1116-20 7th St. <o, 813 Pa. Ave. Stores AT THE PALAIS ROYAL Fur Coats For September Selling—At Decided Savings Each Coat selected with spe- Correct in style and made of only the most depend- able selected skins. manship is of the very best. Each coat exquisitely lined with beautiful silk. . length, full At $395:00 Cocoa Caracul Coat, cocoa fox collar and cuffs and border. Full length. At $169.00 42-inch length. At $198.00 (New Zealand coney) uirrel and beaver squirrel coliar Sraart model. At $275.00 Hudson Seal Coat (dyed muskrat), Hud- son blue, dye squirrel collar and cuffs. Full length. Palais Royal—Third Floor Special Items for Baby Day y Nursery Pads, 25¢ Rubens shktp, 50c g . 5 e The double - breasted kind O suaranteed red rubber, | iz 188 quilting; Wixibgnch, | CIRE ARG SRRSO KInd i i Cozy Warm Chinchilla | 2 vears. Baby Pillows, 50c | and Corduroy Coats Novelty Hobby Horse Soft sateen filled with ‘ $2.98 Rocker, $1 Kapok. Pink and blue com- | 1 mocked voke or white Amuse the baby; good and “hoy | only. For baby in arms or | strong. youngsters up to 2 years. & i Red Star Hemmed ‘ . First Step Slippers, $1.29 Diapers, $2 Pillowcases, $1 Hard soles, soft kid, In 27x27—sanitary sealed pack- | Made of novelty filet late | white, black and brown. Sizes age. Perfect. | and Madeira, various designs. | to 2 years. i New, Novel and Practical Underthings 1,000 Philippine Gowns and Envelope Chemise Regularly $2.98 to $3.98 This is a special pur- $ chase and includes many 2 39 handsome pieces very * elaborately embroidered in various de- signs—becoming neckline with or with- out sleeves. Lady Sealpax Combinations Made of Fruit of the $I 39 . Loom nainsook — satin striped dimity and barred muslin—ideal garment for outdoor wear. Flesh and white. Silken Underthings Just unpacked—lovely $ new chemise and step-ins 2 98 of heavy thread crepe de e chine. Some tailored, others elaborately trimmed in fine laces. In various combi- nations—jewel shades. becoming the most popular with Indian designs. have scarf collars. ets. ored cotton flannel. Every school or college only $12.95. Palais Royal—Third Floor New Autumn Frocks For the Larger Woman Smart models, cleverly designed by expert designers to give the slenderizing effect so much desired by the larger woman. The trimmings are on lines of distinct sim- plicity—pleated panels, pipings of contrasting color, metal-thread embroideries, soutache braid, ‘set-in pockets, fancy cuffs and many pretty collar effects. Sizes range from 421 to 50%;. In many lovely shades for Fall and Winter wear., early Fall wear for the School Girl. Made from lovely Navajo blankets in all the gayest color combinations Some have notchcollars and others Large patch pock- Coats lined with brilliantly col- want one of these coats and especially so when she knows that the price is * ETEEEEEEEEEREEEERE TR R EEEREEEEEREEREEEFERERERERERRR R R R R R R R RN RN NN NENRNERERNBSERSHNNERENNRENHNENRH~E! a Palais Royal—Third Floor Palals Royal—Third Floor £ The Royal Student SPORTS COAT *12.95 These smart coats give promise of coats for girl will = b n arch oot troubles. Worn in regular winoes. $3.50 per pair. Dr. Scholl's Zino-pads —Tlostantly stopthe pain of corns, callouses gowta by sbsorption. Preserves shape of shoes. Made of pure gum rub- ber. ¥5¢ each. pair bills. Make walking # pleasure. 35¢ per pair. i Novel Shapes and Sizes in New Felt and Velour Sport *5.00 to slashed and turned. trimmings. Hats $10.95 Smart new hats of felt and velour sharply he trimmings are unique—lacings of ribbon—glittering pins —smart bandings of cut felt or velour—new appliques—and ever so many other novel Color is of prime interest—and here you will find every shade ‘that is wanted for Fdll from the brightest tints to the somber shades of brown, navy and black. Large and small head sizes. Models for the miss and matron as well a$s the younger generation. Palais Royal—Second Floor !IIl’lIllIIl.lllllllllllIIIII—IIIIIII!IIIIIllIIIlllIllllllll,lll.ll,l»lllll~l-l—l.l,l\-lllllllll‘l»llllllII,IIIIIIIIII- Style, Quality, Dependability-Plus Moderate Prices, Makes Shopping Profitable -.IIIIIIIIIIII"IIIIIIII