Evening Star Newspaper, December 30, 1925, Page 14

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. €, WEDNESDAY) DECEMBER 30, 1925. R DURG8 Poor Re H famfly Budget Harder| {Pressed at End of Year, Prices Indicate. o Associnted Press {1CAGO, December 30.—The ewife at the close of 1925 finds Wost of the item her grocery shopping list are m xpensive than they were a year a Of 23 articles ip the meat. vegetable and fruit line Wholesale prices of 12 are higher. Alare lower, and 2 are unchanged from r ago today The following quotations are those of the Chicago stockyards on meat the Department of Agriculture on but- Ter and vegetables. the Min- price of flour and the Chi- uce exchanges on poultry roduce. In the main these quo- ions govern prices over most of niry. except where differences ht rates make variations on Dealers here, however, say all classes of fowls are much higher this vear than last evervwhere. Celery Much Lower. Starting At the top of the menu. alf last year's prices, e of cheer in flour, and was a year ago the meats heef is a hit lower while pork, ham and bacon are very much higher. A rib ro d yound steak are ahout the 2§ last vear. 2 cents on cents on round steak, while sirlains and pot roast are each 2 cents lower v sirloins dropping from 20 to 2R ts, and pot roast from 14 to 12 cénts. Ham now is 2 ents for astandard brand, 5 cent her than a vear ago. Racon is 3813 cents a pound for a standard brand. S cents higher than a_vear ago. Pork loin is "33% cents, 6% cents higher than a vear ago Cranberries Are Higher. A little eranberry e is higher than last year $8.3 a half bar val now. and $7 to §1.50 a vear ago. It vou have poultry for the meat course, the pockethook is called on considerably more than 1ast vear. vs are 33 cents a pound: 30 cents 2 vear azn ! A han to roast is 261, cents now:| 16 ta 25 cents a vear ago. A duck or 5 zoose is about the same as last vear ago While flour for bread is unchansed the butter is 4% cents now: it was 42|~ cents a vear azo Vegetahles Are Higher. Vegetables are taki he heaviest wallop at the fz especially he Ir s605 nd were $1.25 Sweet p €15 10 § 3 335 Salad lsttuce Is now $3 crate. compared with % Jast vear. If vou have a oranges. both Florida and California. lower, and so, too, are eggs. if you use them wer now than last vear © now so scarce that 100.000 TAGS BEHIND. Maryland Autoists Wait Until Late | tn Get Licenses. S8 toente <ioner of Mote Raughman latter part month to ymobile owners State, but 1 heen issued Commissioner ughman predicted that the “last-minute” rush for tags| this vear will be the greatest in vears. | In comparing the situation with that of 1924 the commissioner said that { the present issue approximately | 100,000 hehind what it was at the| same date last vear | There will he nn days of “zrace” | allowad the delinquents, it was said Those who have not ohtained their | tags by 4:30 p.m. Thursday will have 10 Aispe their ma chines o tags may be put on automobiles at | naon on Thursday, it was said. 1 Austin | of last in the Emancipation’s 63d Anniversary. A celehation observing the 63d an niversary of the Emancipation T 1amation will be held on New Yes at the Metropo n Baptist (] on R etreet hetween Twelfth and T teenth streets, heginning at 1:30 p.m, A. Phllip Randolph. editor of the! 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The new three-purpose planes are designed to carry either bombs or torpedoes, and when used as scouting planes will he capable of remaining aloft 10 or 12 hours. |BOATS THREATENED WITH TIE-UP BY ICE Warmer Temnenmn Expected to Start Drift of Floes, Menacing Wooden Vessels. Specia’ Dispateh to The Star RALTIMORE. December 3f—Com plete paralysis of inland water trans- portation “between Baltimore and Philadelphia_and the upper reaches of Chesapeake Bay is threatened as ice continues to thicken With risinz temperature it is feareq the ice will break up rapidly, and, floating down the hav, prove a further menace to shippinz. It would be im possible for woosden-hulled craft te venture intn the ice-infested waters A number of vessels hound to Phila- delphia from Raltimore found it im- possible 10 brenk through the ice north of Pooles Island. and: returned 1o Baltimore. The Baltimore. Chesa- peake and Atlantic Railway post- poned the sailing of their steamers when it was learned ice in the Wicom- ico River was too thick for the ves. sels to break through Armistice Bugler Honored. PARIS, December 30 (#).— Seilller. who sounded the ord firing” on Armistice day. N 11. 1918, has heen named for the Cross | of Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, Sellier, now a reserve bugler in the 35th Infantry, is quietly working at the joh he qnit in 1914 to join the colors. Houses For Sale and Rent J. LEo KoLB MAIN 5027 #23New York Av. 1257 Wisc's. Av. s Sally Bean When Sally Bean fm in a rage Thc htct put er in a cage. The only thing to stop her fuss Was a box of Evangeline Chocoluss. Q’W Folks ill carry away all th e vanryc line Chocolates and other ies from that ew Ha}:pmcss Store ‘cross from Loew's Columbia. But theres plenty more, and sodas at the Fountain too, and the Tea Room - you must come in/ b’w Candy~Soda~ Tea Room 1107 F St.,N.W. Serious illness and com- plications often follow an ordinary Cold. Check it: use the old Reliable, Safe and Proven Remedy, ‘Lax- ative BROMO QUININE.” The First and Original Cold and Grip Tablet. Proven Safe for more than a Quar- ter of a Century. ‘The box bears this signature S0 Carolina Avp. & Beach. Fireproof. Rad st 'l, Joome. Hrdre-siectric Datha Y ¥ C. McUlelian.” Prow. Price 30e. COLD WEATHE'R RECIPES While every wind is chilling, big folks and little folks alike turn to The Hecht Co. for warm apparel. Ice skates, oil heaters, radiator covers and all the other things that combine to outwit Johnnie Frost and at prices that outwit the high cost of living. FOR MEN Warmth and comfort—at home or down- town. Driving, skating or hiking. Men’'s Flannelette Pajamas 5] 45 Amoskeag do- met flannel—gen- erously tailored. trimmed with silky ravon braid. Military collar style. Blue or pink stripes on white field. Sizes A to D. Ducfold Union Suits—Cotton, $3; Wool outside and cotton inside for comfort. $4.50 and $8.80. Superior Union Suits—Cotton, $1.68, $2, $2.50; 00l and Cotton, $3.50 to 87; Silketeen and Wool. $8.50 to $12. Interwoven Cashmere Hose—ribbed or new novelty effects. at 78c. Interworen Silk and Wool Hose, tractive color combindtions. $1. e many at- (First Moer.) Interwoven Socks 59¢ Discontinued patterns of 75c. $1.25 and $1.50 grade. High-ribbed socks of silk and wool, or cashmere. A splendid grade marked at clearance price hecause the factory has stopped making these designs. You can choose black, blue or brewn, in sizes 95 to 12. Imported Wool Hose of fine Australian wool— all the popular English patterns. $1.65 to $3.50. Cashmere Mufflers—in good-looking Highland plaids. with fringed edges. $2.50. Fur-lined Suede Gloves—gray degrained cape. Especially fine for the motorist. $3.38. Glastenbury Shirts and Drawers—$2.28 cach for part wool—$3.28 cach for the better woolen. (First Plsor.) Men's Shaker Knit Sweaters $4.-95 Coat style with large shawl collar—\"-neck. slip-over stvle. The name tells the good knitting. Service weight and warm. Navy., brown, maroon. buff. Men's Jersey - knit coat sweaters, differ- etn colors—$4.98. Duofold Shirts and Drawers—warmly wmade, with wool outside and cotton inside, each, $2.50. Gray Flannel Shirts of extra quality flannel— ccpcrzalh' good for sportswear. $3. Khaki All-wool Shirts—made in the army style, for extra long wear. Priced at $5.50. Wool Sport Hose from our Sports Shop, come in a variety of checks and plaids. $1.95. “Travelo” Sweater Coats, with warm roll col- lars, are tightly woven. $8.50.° Suede Windbreakers are just what the name im- plies. The ideal sports coat for winter. $18. Wool Knickers arc mighty necessary for ice skating. In a variety of interesting weaves. $6.98. Wool Sport Vests—are cut to fit snugly and well. Many attractive color combinations. $4.95. (First Floor.) Sturdy Ice Skates‘ 51.95 For men and women. well built steel skates— the kind that go fast because they are so well constructed and well balanced. The skates for women have strong ankle supports of leather. (First Fioor.) R FOR WOMEN Enhance vour beauty. by protecting vofr health. Dress warmly these cold days. Woolen Scarfs of Scottish importations—fash- ioned of Shetland wool, in facinating plaids. $2.98. Shaker-knit Sweaters—zwindbreakers and coat sweaters, $8. Other Sweaters, $2.95 to $6.95. Women's Sport Pantelettes of mavy, American beauty, peacock blue or henna jersey, are well ve- inforced. $5 to $5.95. Beacon Robes, in pretty floral patterns on brown, gray or blue grounds: come in reqular and cxtra : $3.95. Two-piece Flannelctte Pajamas. rest warmly on the coldest sleeping porch. Specially priced, at $1.98. Gray Mocha Gloves for women, are fully lined and clasp snugly at the zwrist. $2.95. ~ Imported 1 oolen Hose for women. are full fash- toned. and woven i fancy jacquard patterns. $2.98. Women's 4-buckle Arctics, come in three styles of heels—sizes 3 to 8. $2.98. “Zippers’ for women. $6. Women's Flannelette Gozns, have double yokes and are attractively hemstitched. $1.10. Frostilla preserves the soft complexion of Sum- mer for the formal Winter costume. 23c. A Special Selling for This Cold Snap— “Woolytex” Blankets 54.89 Wool and cotton—closely woven and warm. Double Blankets in sizes for double beds. Large plaid patterns in 4-inch blocks of blue, rose, tan, pink or gray. With the edges well pro- tected by a 3- inch binding of good quality sateen —in self color. (Sixth Fleor.) Plymouth All-Wool Blankets $9.89 Every one is familiar with the sterling value of this make. All-wool double hlankets for dou- bie heds. In handsome block’ plaids of red and black. gray. blue. tan. orchid. pink. Edges bound with three-inch-wide satin fold. Soft Wool Comforts, $4.89 Double-bed sizes—in du- rable covers of flowered silkaleen. Wide borders of sateen in blue, pink, tan or green. (Sixth Floor.) Comforts of Lamb's Wool $8.89 Warmest, lightest cover- ing known. Covered in printed sateen, with bor- ders of rose, blue, gold, or- chid sateen. Double-bed ‘|7e< Ford Radiator and Hood Covers i 51.49 Well made waterproof covers, lined with felt. completely cover the hood and radiator front of a 1923, 1924 or 1925 model Ford. No more freez- ing radiators and balky cars. Chevrolet Radia- tor and Hood covers for 1923 or 1924 models— $1.95. (Firat Floor.) “It’s nice to get up in the morning”—if you own a ¢ Perfection Qil Heater $7.50 No more chattering teeth—in a jiffy the Per- fection Heater is radiating warmth. = You can carry it from room to room—no need to lay pipes r run wires before you enjoy its benefits. The “Perfection” makes safety still surer with a lead- coated steel container for the oil. And a patented tray to protect the floor. The, Hecar Co-F STREET FOR CHILDREN let them play outdoors, even if it is cold. But buy them these winter wearables: “Tim’s” Caps for Boys and Girls 5] .50 The proper cut for frosty days. No chance for ears to freeze be- fore vou know it. “Tim's"” are of the fin- est pure worsted varns (no shoddy in them) and dyved in the yarn in the following colors —gray, tan, brown. powder blue, heather AR BRVY. esns pisers Cold & Mufller Warm Sheep Lined Coats $7.95 These ideal sport coats for hoys are made of heavy brown twill. with a warm lining of real sheep pelts. Attractively fashioned in full dou- ble-breasted styvie—with plenty of pockets! Sizes R to 18. (SehaAtmbEY Heazy I'elour Gawntlet Glozes for bovs who will insist wupon making snowballs. $1. Boxs’ ool Mufflers. in Scotch and English plaids. keep Tack Frost in tow. $1.95. A Blanket Bathrobe encourages Johmny to bathe on the coldest of davs. $3.95. 1700l Knickers—fully lined—are reinforced for sledding and other sports. $1.95. Mackinazes of heavy plaid chewviots. are jifst the right length for actize bovs. $6.98. Little Lads’ IWinter O'Coats are fully lined in wool, and protett the young heir. $6.98. Heavy Union Suits for Boys and Girls. or short models. Sizes 3 to 12 vears. $1. Phoenix Wool Hose for Boys and Girls. Full or 74 sport lengths. in sizes 7 to 11. $1. An All-wool Sweater—in slip-on or coat style. is just the thing for the schoolgirl of 6 to 12. $1.95. Girls' Striped Flannelette Pajamas are in dainty shades of pink or biue. Sizes 8 to 14. $1. Fur-trimmed Coats for the growing aqirl. Tai- lored of warm Polaire, i sizes 7 to 14. $7.95. (Second Floor Boys' All-Wool Sweaters $2.95 Just the thing to wear un- der the school coat. Made in the popular slip-over style. with deep shawl collars and snugly fitted at the waist and cuffs. Navy, maroon. brown or tan and many interesting color combinations. Sizes 4 to 16. Long (Sncond Flnor 500 Pairs of Boys’ Flannelette Pajamas 88¢ Of heavy domet flannel. with pink and blue stripes. Trimmed with rayon frogs and pearl buttons—double stitched seams. Cut full for Comfort. Sizes 4 to 14. Iersex Leagings for wee folk of 2 to 6, come in all the most becoming shades. 95c to SZ Tots" Snuggly Wool Sweaters, in pretty shades of tan or blue. Sizes 2 to 5 vears. $1.95. Four-piece Sweater Sets—composed of sweater. cap. leggings and mittens—for Tots 1 to 4. $4.95 to $7.95. Flannelette Slecpers—with closed or open feet, are very comfy on cold wights. Sizes 2 to 6. 79¢ to $1. Dy. Deaton Sleepers are priced according to size. From 1 to 10 years. $1.10 to $2.10. Warm Part-wool Blankets—36x50 inches, will keep baby happy on the coldest days. $1.69. Baby Sacques and Szeeater Sacques. in a host of pretty shades becoming to the younger gemeration. 95¢ to $2.95. Baby Buntings of white eiderdown, trimmed <with pink or blue satin ribbon—Priced from $2.95 to $5.95. Knitted Bonnets for baby. come in toque, helmet or bonnet styles, and are ribbon trimmed. $1 to: $1.59. Baby's White Knitted Leggings, with open feet, in sizes for Infanis to 2 years. $1.50. (Second Fioor.)