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THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1928 MEXICAN ECONOMIC | POLICY EXPLAINED 22,000,000 Acres Redis- | tributed to Tillers of Soil, { Says Indiana Pastor. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, December 3.—One of the greatest social and economic revolutions in the history of the American continent now is going on in Mexico, Dr. Alva W. Taylor of Indianapolis said last night. Tayl vhy secretary of the .| at its meeting here yesterday. istribution of 0.000 acres of land to tillers of soil. Last Summer he headed a committee of American clergymen investigating conditions in ico. “At the of the Diaz regime in Mexico i * he said, “most of the tillable azing land of the coun of less than 900 nilies or corporations. ductive manner. Many to whom land was distributed failed to make it pro- duce as well as under the old plan- tation system because they had never known any way of work except under a master. Many others sought to turn their new land into cash and spend the money. To make the plan successful, Dr. Taylor said, the government is dis- tributing the land only as rapidly as it can be sure that it will be well and profitably tilled, and it has set up the beginnings of ‘a system of agricul- turalveducation. $10,000,000 IN PEST WAR. Farmers to Ask Fund for Suppres- sion of Corn Borer. CHICAGO, December 3 (#).—Fur- ther plans for a bill in which Con- || gress is asked to raise $10,000,000 to fight the corn borer, which threatens extermination of corn raising in this country, were discussed by the Inter- national Corn Growers’ Assoclation The executive committee of the organi- zation, of which G. L Christie of Purdue University is chairman, will meet December 7 at Columbus, Ohio, it was decided. State legislative plans for raising funds in the corn borer war were also discussed. ROYALTY ENJOYS “SNACK” FROM STATION COUNTER King and Queey, of Denmark Climb on Stools Beside Other Travelers. By the Assoctated Press. COLOGNE, Germany, December 3.— A “snack off the counter” at Aachen station, where travelers change trains before proceeding to Denmark, was thoroughly enjoyed by the King and Queen of Denmark after a surfeit of banquets in Stockholm and Brussels [ the platform they saw the refr in connection with the wedding (ps-'@é B = s tivities of Princess Astrid of Sweden and Crown Prince’ Leopold of Belgium. N it R R A The King and Queen had to wai some time at Aachen while a fresh locomotive was being coupled to the train and customs formalities com- plied with. As the roval couple strolled alons ment room and entered. Climbing upon stools at the counter thev dem ocratically took “‘a snack” with other ¥U travelers before returning to their pri- vate car. PEYONDR R s 3 Emery was used for grinding in the %) time of the Pharaohs. Fourth Floor Philipsbors NEW HATS On Sale Saturday L3l New Bridge Lamps $1.95 A thoughtful gift. This at- tractive wrought iron, pronged hase wit beautifully painted shade of paper parch- ment. Splendid for a man’s study or any other room. Third Floor Christmas Savings Checks Cheerfully Cashed Girls and Boys! Give Mother a Sewing Basket 59¢ to $5.00 Satisfaction Since 1859 Bring the Children to Toytown! Santa Has a Souvenier for Every Child Accompanied by an Adult. Buy the Children a Surprise Package! $5 Doll Carringes, $3.98 $7 Olympic_Coasters, Good Size Foll Top De Play Cedar Chests, $3.1 Rubber Tired Velocipede, $3.98; | B for 3 to 6 year olds. Park Cycle or Sidewalk Bike, $12.95. :\m.fl;’iya‘n Flyer Electric Train, $6.95. Extra'Large Bowling Alley, Bradley’s Big Dick Gun, $1.89. Snap Ball Game, 98c. Bildmor Blox with Wagon and Wheels, 98c. | Tool Chests, 98¢ i N 98¢, LA mer Train, Scheonhut Piano, 6 k | | ’ Dayton Iron Wheel Barro | ey's Paints and Ga | $1, $1.25 and $1.50 DOLLS SleR B e Sl b b e e e bl b el e b e STl > Tl Sl 2 Tl (e Do oo Tl > ,‘ KING’S PALACE 810-818 Seventh Street Bisque Head Kiddiejoy Doll in three without blanket : twin_dolls, tucked i full size unbreakable infant doll and Your choice of any of these tomorrow at only 89c. $10 Jedco Dressed Dolls, $6.95 Full size, as large as a baby, with lovely dimpled knees Flowered dress and cap in choice of various colors. Men’s $2 and $2.50 Shirts 'Make Splendid $1 3 Gift Items at Only Every shirt brand-new and clean, just the kind you want for gifts to the men folks. Of imported English broadcloth and genuine Hanosylk, in collar attached and neckband styles. Beautifully tailored and finished. Fast colors—including fancies and white, tan, blue and gray. Sizes 131 to 17. Street Floor—Men’s Shop A Gift of Hosiery Will Always Satisfy An Exceptional No. 2 Quality at $1.59 pr. Box of 3 Prs. for 4 When 1 doubt—select a pair of silk stockings. E woman_will delight in a pair of these lovely stocki 3 The wide variety of colors and the attractive low price makes it easier for you to find just what you seek. Usually $2, these stockings are full fashioned and the chiffons are silk from top to toe. The service weight has a 24-inch silk boot. Boxed for gift giving. Children’s $1 Imported English Golf Hose, 65¢ Pr. Allwool and wool with cotton. Stunning, cuffed designs in bea oo boys and girls, Perfect. Sites 6 to 115, Sk Street Floor—King's Palace of Madero through d Obregon and , one of the fun- of the revolution From the those of up until t daments has been 7 to the people who till it. “We were told by Secretary of Ag- riculture Luis Leon that they had distributed up to ¢ Out-of-the-Ordinary Values for Tomorrow Only 7 i CREERON | Betweer. F and G St.. NW 614 12th St. N. W. Large Headsizes Bright colors in ‘ Silk and Metallic Hats | | g:'ei.xm-;lh:;‘:;e.);o::l:f:: ;l‘ Just in from New York are the smartest i | wear with furs. i adaptations you have ever seen at this low price, W\ crerrox. a1 2 =2 ||| you will enjoy trying them on. 6 per cent and redeemable in 20 years. The small purchaser pays the gov- ernment as he would pay rent, and ecquires on each payment a larger equity in ‘his little farm.” Dr. Taylor said that one of the greatest problems of distributing the Jand was in getting it tilled_in a pro- Christmas, 1926 SHOP EARLY—MAIL EARLY FOR BETTER SERVICE B S A R S R A R R R R SO S S SO S SO SRS SR RSSO R RS IR RSN New Metallic Hats New Pastel Felts New Faille and Bengaline Hats New Chenille Hoods New Black Satins New Models With a Touch of Straw Toilet Sets Make Fascinating Gifts Richard Hudnut Sets $1.75 to $7.50 Beautifully boxed in_various odors—Three Flowers, Rose of Omar, Violet Sec and Lily of the Valley. Melba Sets, $1.75 to $5.00 Choice of Love Me, Melba Bouquet and Melba Fleurs. Coty Sets, $7.50 and $8.00 L'Origan, Emeraude and Paris. Beautifully boxed. Denney & Denney Sets $2.50 to $5.00 | Colgate’s Sets 25¢ to $3.00 Street Floor We Will Gladly Cash Your Christmas Checks Gifts Will Be Neatly Boxed Without Charge bili—psborn 6081614 ELEVENTH ST. Wty Popular Gifts Yo 27N P £ N 2 - R G The Most Appreciated Gift Silk Lingerie Dainty garments in tailored or lace- trimmed patterns. Pastel shades in great variance provide a broad selec- tion of colors. Every “undie” gift on vour list is here. Stvles for “Sa G @y Girls’ Winter | Coats, 87 | girl. Wool polair plaids in Tomorrow Only! 1,000 Prs. Shoes Reduced! All Taken from Regular Stock Former *4 & *5 Shoes, 22* Straps, pumps, oxfords and buckle pumps in all correct styles and leathers, also satin. All sizes. C“h)rf'x mande Former 5 & %6 Shoes, 3 | i ‘More than 20 styles in patent, satin, kid, calf, imitation reptile, cherry patent and others. All new styles. All sizes. Tots’ Hats $1.59 4-Buckle Galoshes, $2.45 Felt and Cloth Hats in | Second Floor—King's Palace various pretty styles. Al colors. Formerly $1.98 an ool $ and Rain Sets, $2.98 Rubber Raincoat cemented seams; patch pockets, cord R e N T We have prepared several “Specials” for Saturday Colorful Scarfs Make Charming Gifts $1.79 Crepe de chine, georgette and rayon scarfs gayly colored in plain or painted and printed de- signs. Edged with fringe or deep hems. All nicely boxed. Smart Cluster Boutonnieres, 39c In dainty gilt paper boxes. Small, medium and large clusters of silk, velvet, organdy and geor- gette. Formerly 59c. Street Floor Beavercttc fur collars trimmings. $295 to $5.95 and .$2.95 to $39.75 Gowns. ... ™ N .$2.95 to $16.75 Chemise. .. L Bloomers. . .95 to $5.95 Dancettes. ..$2.95 to $13.75 Slips. . ..$1.95 to $12.75 A Guaranteed Watch Free With Every Boy’s Suit or R e e Lt with large y col- | Hat een or red, in sizes 6 tc for all ages. A wonderful gift Second Floor Deep Reductions Urge You to Buy a . o . s —an array Mid-Winter please every individual. Newest ) styles and colors. Lavishly Fur Trimmed ’55 « ‘68 The most successful of the mid-winter modes comprise this choice selection of surprising Coat values. For Dress, Sports or Shopping, the styles are not to be surpassed nor is the quality to be A Very Special Group of Suits and Overcoats at Robes for Gifts ': Special values —an array sure to $3.50 Rayon Pajamas, $2.98 A Dainty Gift Corduroy Robes $2.95 to $8.95 Any maid or matron w lights in lovely unde (and what woman n't) will -piece sets, in ed or two- . Al sizes and Quilted Robes $8.95 to $39.75 . ; : Good-looking suits of woolen mixtures are shown with double-breasted coats, one pair long pants and one pair knickers. Good patterns. Sizes 10 to 18. Street Floor Beacon Robes $3.95 to $10.95 R e R R W Street Floor Striped Flannel Robes $13.75 and $16.75 Give a Gift of Lovely Gloves! $1.25 and $1.50 Kay- $ ser Gloves, Pair,, 1 Also other famous makes. and chamoisuede with dainty cuffs in petit point and other beautiful trimmed effects. Light and dark colors and all sizes. $3.25 and $3.50 French Kid Gloves $2.89 Some washable cluded. Adorable cuffed mod- els_trimmed with paimted de- sims, embroidery and ribbons. All “good shades. 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