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THE DVENTING QT\T‘ IWASTINGTON. D. €. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMRER 01, 1997 “Land, koo, 1 sive, up st | BUREAU OF EFFICIENCY Jenny. She certainly Is an astoniaher bor when the door with only a pre * walked in, Her Clothes for Jenny. nd she haa | VA THURBER and Helen Car 4 t o face that | ver were making out invita- | : o | made he nethin than in tions for the open meeting of | | the Woman's Club, which was to take place the followin The two won committee fo air and, as thev neighbors, the. “they pleased to each ]“nmm\ proceeded to Mrs. Alverson's ti ask Jenny Boyd,” Eva it s oo o woman to ask her,” Helen e that « rhood.” Helen she'd feel it In the first place, her hot w v smart little da ! rimme to ask her then,” Helen Helen. what do you mean?®” it she can't You know p [EGON Y takes in w s ) y ere el She is all right of king THIE BXD when it comes 1 ‘untle t Dyright, 1097.) 1 don't want to ar . t sea that ther between Jen of us.” a was grave. “I but 1 do like her, e new railway et “On, like her. Well, Tl write t Helen sighed | and began to wr i They never dreamed that Jennie | . e invitation, but | wi el vas Miss o running acro 3 iy Want Perfect FALSE TEETH only one who for her. but when she body cheered a said as they returned v certainly came t where did she get th: Tables and Chairs Low Price Features at GROGANS ¥ N g hou pointed if I couldn’t hear ton. I'm crazy over Miss New Jenny r since I heard s o speak at the meeting ‘oman’s Club I've just hoped ed to hear her.” s going to be something of p affair, you know, Jenny,' v\'nm‘d Helen, tentatively. “I know it. I'll find something to | wear,” Jennie replied brightly. “Well 1 must go. I've got to finish M Jenks' ironing | Helen watched her as she flew back | home. _There something fine about Jenny B She had spirit and grace, too. t every woman could have jumped the puddles in West street as she did_without ap- wkward. She had the boy- that turned motion mzo “ "will say for Jenny.” hnught’ Helen, * whatever she wears, even it it is just an old rag of | bungalow apron, becomes her. It's her shape, 1 suppose. Eva came in presently., She gave a little_gasp_when she heard that | Jenny Boyd had accepted her invi- la(mr “What will she wear? She hasn't a thing but that old blue suit. Not a decent blouse or anything! And now that her husband is out of work she won't be able to afford anything. Tou know, the Boyds never go in | debt for nn\lhln: W 'll lhey can't pay for they don't have. ‘ Helen bit her lips. She wondered it Eva knew that the hat she was| going to wear was not paid for yet. That hat bill was worrying Helen terribly. Still, if one was in society one had to have things like other Davcnport Extension Table $29.75 Chair Rich mahogany grained top $3 95 with heavy birch turned base . and concealed leaf on auto- Hand rubbed mahog- matic slides. Closed, it meas- any finished Windsor ures 22x48 inches; open, chair with shaped seat T AT and flare back. Strongly table easily changed for vari- constructed and pleasing people. ous purposcs. in every detail. There was, however, one comfort | Open A Charge Account—Easy Terms in the fact that the hat made her | Jook very nice, when at last she was | G Peter Grogan & Sons Co. dressed for the meeting. Of course, @GAN s if Miss Hill was there, it xflf‘rl.:hb;’ a trifle embarrassing. Miss ad | 817-823 Scventh St.N.W. “Homefurnishers Since 1866 This Windsor made the hat and she never falled‘ to get her pay for any millinery work she did. t Eva joined Helen, and ths two io[c———=o]c———|o/c———]o] [o]c——|alc—x]ol———] SEPTEMBER | COAT SALE! o] —=|o|———=|o]c———|a||aje—0x—lalc——T]njc——27] Never before in the Fur or Cloth Coat Business has the demand been as Great as it is now! Customers Buy “What They Want When They Want It” We have what they are asking for— ALL KINDS of CLOTH COATS ALL KINDS of FUR COATS ALL KINDS of COMBINATIONS JUNIOR-MISSES’ AND WOMEN’S At the Price You Want to Pay Milton R. Ney 8th and Penna. Ave. N.W. e ——nll——i——=b0——=0 Attorney Holds Authority Was| adopted a resolution o\ampppnd by Probes, Such as OPEN A CHARGE ACCOUNT i EE::EE—-:EIEEIEE_:EC—E—JEE—:TJE 4 of the District Government, Harlan | ficiency rat ervice em- | ' HIT BY LEGlON POST Wood, local attorney, addressed last!ployes in ex ents of the fa night a meeting of Vincent B. Costello | o f Wi < hvatan: . which later vocating the aholishment of the hureau. American Le; ot Invem:«tlo" Wood stated, It was not untii 19 th the United dent approv was | effective, Mr the per - L did not | committees, motably the Investigation | quired it to establish a system of ef lv failed to put the system ln’i ar t from 1921 to 1924 ar 400 New Suede Belts 35¢ Priced in (he Sellmg hien magazine and | 34 10 44 DOWN STAIRS STORE Woodmard & Lothrop The Week of Unusual Specials in New Fall Merchandise---Continues Each ltem is New and Specially Priced-or Reduced From Regular Stock 700 Pairs All-Silk Chiffon Hose Full-Fashioned—Picot Top Very sheer, extremely high-grade 3-thread Hose, with picot top, for which you are accustomed to paving a far higher price. Shades included are—Aerie, nude, flesh and white. You should buy for ® P the coming season at this remarkable saving in price. Sizes 814 to10. DOWN STAIRS STORE 100 Wool Jersey Sports Dresses $5.95 $7.95 New One and Two Piece Styles for Women and Misses Tucks, pleats, cluster pleats, inverted pleats, hox-pleated skirts and narrow belts of self material or leather —all the notes that distinguish smart dresses. Vee, square, All the shades that are smart Special Selling Prices round and hi-lo neck lines. for Fall. Misses’ Sizes 14 to 20 Women's Sizes 36 to 44 DOWN STAIRS STORE 300 Cannon Towels 24x47-inch size 500 F oulard | Dresses Special Heavy, double-thread Turkish Towels, of a thirsty, soft, ab- Cotton, wash foulard House Dresses wit sorbent quality. Fast-color bor- sleeves, in dark patterns. Also t_patterns in f i c broadcloth. Sizes 36 to 46. Very special values in ders of gold and blue. Very spe- sl alies the special sciling. DOWN STATRS STORE DOWN STAIRS STORE [ ] ° 50 Beautiful Fur-Trimmed Coats Beautiful New Fabrics, developed into the smartest styles for Fall and Winter. The new notes include the slight flare or fullness, draped across the front or to the front left side. All coats are silk lined. Sizes 14 to 20, and 36 to 44. DOWN STAIRS STORE 800 Yards—40-inch All-silk Remarkably underpriced. An exceptionally rich and heavy qualityasilk crepe de chine in p st and smartest tumn. The lot includes several light pastels. 36-inch Twill-back Velveteen, special, 52 yd. Very soft and luxurious-fceling finish and well covered pile. This is just the quality for an eve- ning and dinner gown. A sclection of twelve of the smartest shades for Fall and Winter DOWN STAIRS STORE 300 Rayon Sports Bloomers, special, 95¢ Reinforced and flat locked. Sizes 4 and 6. All the new Fall street shades. DOWN STAIRS STORE 150 Krinkled Bedspreads | Parchment Lamp Shades N, triped Patt R X Pleated in the New Manner . 81x105 10-in. Brid 14-in. Tabl 18-in. i Doutleded size 9] -80 Sos s Tt 18iggmer A wide assortment of varied subjects from which to select. The spread that most every home uses, because of Ship, crctonne, poppy, chintz among the number. Good col- its quaint, inviting appe; l\cc. A selection of orings. rose, blue or gold. Preshrunk, fast colors. ‘ Lamp Shades, $1 and $1.50 Special prices for Shades for Bridge, Junior and Table Lamps 240 Lace Chair BHCkS, 20c 20-inch size, $1503 16-inch size, $1. Reproductions of the r‘\u(‘nn\c Russian Filet Lace - v Metal Bridge Lamps .., $3-95 Chair Backs. in 12x16-inch size. Natural color Very specially priced. DOWN STAIRS STORE DOWN STAIRS STORE Room-size Seamless Rugs $A1 7,75 9x12 and 83x10.6 Seamless Velvet and Tapestry Rugs, of closely woven, artistically designed and colored quality. These rugs give a long period of service, and at this saving from the regular price you should avail yourself of this opportunity soon. Room-size Seamless Rag Rugs, very specially Axminster Rugs, $25 priced in the Selling SECONDS OF $35 GRADE. 9x12 and 83x10.6 room 18x36 ...... 28c size Axminsters of a well known make. Heavy quality, 24x36 ...... 38c ; deep-pile rugs, in Chinese, Persian and conventional de- Clean, colorful rugs, with crowfoot borders and plain signs. colored centers. DOWN STAIRS STORE Women’s Hand-turned Sole High quality Footwear—and you will recog nize the name s\umpc! in shoe Only a limited quantity to sell at less than manu- facturer's cost. Satin, calf, kid and Sizes 3 to 8. Women's Leather Bedroom Slippers, special, $1 pair Black Leather Slippers, with leather soles and heels. Pom- pon trimmcd styles, very nicely lined and well made. A com- fortable shoe for I S DOWN STAIRS STORE Rayon Lingerie 300 Pieces $1 35 Specially Priced s and Cos- Continued and New Special Sellings 39-inch Satin-back Crepe, $1.95. Cotton Union Suits, 35¢; 3 for $1. Novelty-cuft Fabric Gloves, 65¢ pr. Smart Silk Dresses, $8.95-$11.75. New Fall Hats, felt-velour, $3.35. 50 Fur-trimmed Fabric Coats, $59.50. 300 High-grade Bandettes, 50c. 250 Silk Chemise, $3.45. Silk Costume Slips, $1.95. Rayon Underwear, 1,500 pieces, $1. 50 Wool Jersey Frocks, $3.95. 500 pairs Hand-turned Shoes, $2.65. Full-fashioned All-silk Hose, $1. 150 Wemen’s Silk Umbrellas, $2.95. Slight Irregulars of $5 Grade. Light-weight Worsted Frocks, $15. New Fall Sweaters, $2.75. Girls’ Lucette Dresses, $1.85. Girls’ Raincoat Sets, $2.65. Boys’ and Girls’ Shoes, $2.85. Printed Creionnes, special, 28c. Lace Panel Curtains, special, 85c¢. Children’s Rayen-mixed Hose, 38c. Leather Bedroom Slippers, $1 pair. 54-inch Flat Crepes, special, $1.78. 39-inch Satin-back Crepe, $1.95. 25 Metal Base Lamps, special. $1.65. Pleated Parchment Shades—Reduced. Parchment Shades, pigskin effect, 16- inch, $1, and 20-inch, $1.50. Room-size Seamless Rugs, $17.75. 36x63 Heavy Axminster Rugs, $3.95. Imported Jap Rag Rugs—Reduced. New Room-size Axminster Rugs, $25. Longcloth, 36-inch, 5 yards, $1. Linen Crash, 16-inch, 5 yards, $1. Men’s Broadcloth Shirts, $1.35. Men’s Cut Silk Ties, special, 85c¢. 50 Smart Fabric Dress Coats, $25. Bib Aprons, 35¢; 3 for $1. Women’s Sheer Handkerchiefs, 10c. 38-inch Satin Alpaca, yard, $1. Part-wool Indian Blankets, $3 each. 36-inch Rayon Alpaca, special, 28c¢. 18x36 Cotton Huck Towels, 6 for $1. 125 Boudoir Bases, special, 95c. 200 Handmade Philippine Gowns, $1. 150 Smart New Leather Hand- bags, $1.95. 100 New Felt Hats, $1.95. All sizes. 30x30 Folding Card Tables, $1.95. DOWN STAIRS STORE Monre Is New Ship Traffic Chicf.