Evening Star Newspaper, August 5, 1929, Page 16

| w18 EXPECTING BETTE - PRODUCE SUPPLIES Rain Welcomed by Farmers Nearby—Attractive Fruits Offered in Market. Saturday's rain was heartily welcomed by farmers in nearby Maryland and Virginia. High wind yesterday, how- ever, resulted in the fast drying and putting a crust on the outer surface of the fields. Growers are looking forward to in- creased crops of tomatoes this week, and other vegetables also are expected ta reach the local market in increased quantities, Tomato receipts this morning were preater than during the closing days last weck, dealers reported, and cheaper prices ruled. A top price of $1.50 for two-peck baskets. Dealers offered them 25 low as $1 and $1.25 the middle of the cav, and a lower price is predicted for tomorrow. Indicate Larger Receipts. Reports received by wholesalers to- day indicated fairly heavy receipts of tomatoes, cantaloupes and peaches from the nearby surrounding country to- morrow. Dealers in fruits and vegetables this morning had attractive supplies of com- modities, both from nearby and dis- tart places, but demands were not heavy, demands the first market day of the week usually being light. There were fairly heavy receipts of homegrown cantaloupes offered the re- tail trade this morning, other supplies coming from the Eastern Shore of Marylend, many from the Salisbury rhood, and others from the geway section of North Carolina. Dealers say the quality of the North Carolina fruit has improved. Prices, eecording to dealers, were low. Fgg Prices Advance. Huckleborries and blackberries were 4 in fairly large quantities. the arties, chiefly from North Caro- d Maryland. finding slow sale The former were quoted at $5 and $6 a ate. while the latter were offered at FASCIST PARTY TO MEET ON ACTS OF MUSSOLINI Italian Premier Takes Steps to Clean Out Undesirable Members. By the Associated Press. ROME, August 5.—The Grand Coun- cil of the Fascist party, the supreme body of both Italian state and party, was called yesterday to meet on the evening of August 30 by Augusto Turati, the party's secretary-general. It ‘was éxpected the council will be called upon to confirm a number of decisions of Premier Mussolini growing out of conditions within the l"ncslst| party which he is understood to have decided neccessitates a drastic house {cleaning and expulsion of undesirable | elements, The premier already has begun steps {to this end, the most notabla being | his swipension Saturday of - Ernesto Belloni, former podesta (mayor) of | Milan, from all political and party activities. Belloni had been charged by a committee investigating his offi- | cial activities with using his offlice for personal aggrandizement. | It was understod the duce wished to clean up all equivocal situations and then close the ranks so that the party would present a united front Men’s Overcoats Men’s Topcoats (We charge extra for fur trimm I SPIND '\ Cor. 11thand H A Summer Special Until Sept. 1 We Will Clean and Press Ladies’ Long Coats We Call and Deliver . THE _EVENING October 28, anniversary of the march on Rome. The meeting of the Grand Council will come a fortnight after the con- vocation of the federal directors of the party August 14 at which the premier will pronounce an important dress of an unrevealed nature. The provincial, prefects in all Italy have reported daily to the premier since July 1 making available to him much information of a private party nature. “FORGOTTEN TAX.” Summer Drive in Hollywood Re- veals Screen Artist Delinquents. LOS ANGELES, August 5 (#).—In- ternal revenue officials announced yes- erday with the “summer tax drive” against Hollywood film people half over, income tax liens demanding payments due had been filed in this district against more than 500 screen and stage actors and actresses. It was added that members of thel film colony had pald more than $100.000 to the government in “for-; gotten taxes” as the result of the| activities of the revenue officials. . ‘The Italian colony of Eritrea, on the Red Sea, now has 390,000 natives and less than 3,000 Italian.s 7 % % $1.00 ing) LER’S National 2704 $5 2nd $5.50. Egg prices continue to advance. To- dav's advancs was only slight, however. but dealers do not look for any de- crease this season. Some of the stock o held in storage from four to eight weeks has been put on the market. and soon the oggs stored early in the Spring will be offered. Prices of most commodities today were: sbout, the same as prices prevailing at the close of last week’s market. Today's Wholesale Prices. Jobbers’ Prices Slightly Higher. Butter—One-pound prints. tub. 42a44: store packed, 28a30. Eggr—Hennery, 39240; fresh selected, 44a45; 88: current receipts, 34. Poultry, _alive—Turke hens. 35; tems, Spring chicke! arge, 30a32; medium. 28: small, 27a28; Leghorns, 25a26; fowls, 28a30: roosters, 22; ducks, 28230; kea's. young. 60a65: old. 35a40. Dressed—Turkeys, 38a40: Spring chick- ens, large, 38a40; medium, 37a38:; small, 3 Leghorns. 33a35: fowls, 35a36; ion‘ifcr& 26; ducks, 28230; keats, 90a 00. Meats, fresh killed—Beef, 24'2; lamb, 27a28; pork loin, 34 30a32; fresh shoulders. veal, fresh 22; 23 hams, smoked hams, 30a32; smoked shoulders, ! : bacon, 28a30; lard in bulk, 15; in pack: 16 Live stock—Calves, 15; larhbs, 1212, Fruit and Vegetable Review. Today's daily market report on fruits and vegetables, compiled by the Market News Cervice Bureau of Agricultural Economics, quotes: Cnataloupes—Supplies moderate.: de- mand moderate, market steadv: North Carolina, Salmons Tints. standards, 365 and 45¢, 1.25a1.50; fair quality. 1.00: East Shore Maryland, salmon tints and pink meats, crates all sizes, 1.00a1.50; flats, all sizes, 50a75; miscellancous melons, supplies moderate; demand light, market steady; California, Im- perial Valley and Arizona honey dews, standard crates, 8s to 12s, 2.25; 6s to 9s, 1.75a2.00; California, honey balls, standards, 36s and 45s, 2.75; jumbos, 365 and 455, 4.25; standard flats, 125 and 15s, $1.50. ] Lettuce — Western _ stock, supplies light; demand moderate, market steady; Washington, crates, Iceberg type. 4-5 dozen, 6.2506.50; Eastern stock, supplies moderate; demand moderate. market steady; New York. 2 dozen crates, Big Boston type, 7521.00. Onion Market Steady. nions—Supplies light: demand light. m;)rkfl Steads. Washington, 100-pound sacks Valencia type, United States No. 1 50a3.75; Spain, crates, Valencias, | 2.25: half cases. :}_Ofl. eaches—Supplies mrfiirme. mn{'fl weaker; North Caro- lina, sixes, Belles, United States No. 1, medium size, best, 1.5021.50: pnorer.i 1.00; Virginia, bushel baskets Carmens, V. §. No. 1; medium to large size, 1.258 1.50; poor quality and condition, 752 1.00: bushel baskets Elbertas, very small size. unclassified, 75c: medium size, United States No. 1. 1.50: East Shore | Maryland. bushel baskets, Rays. United States, No. 1, 1.75. Potatoes—Supplies moderate: liberal: demand moderate, market strong: Ea: Shore \Hr;glma and West Shore Virg\nsil.)?lmlh .. No. 1, top. stave barrels, Cobblers, U. 6.00. i ‘Watermelons—Supplies light: demand light, market steady: North Carolina, Tom Watsons, 35-40 pound average, 1.00; 28-30 pound average, 75 each. Lima Bean Supplies Light. String Beans—Supplies very light: demand light, market dull; nearby Maryland, bushel baskets, 1.50a2.00. Lima Beans— Approximately 100 packages North Carolina by express ar- rived. Supplies light; demand light, market steady; East Shore, Md.. bushel hampers, 2.5023.00; East Shore Virginia, bushel hampers, 3.00; North Carolina, bushel hampers, fair quality and condi- tion, 1.50a2.50. Peas—Supplies moderate; demand light, market steady: Washington, 50- pound crates, 5.2535.50. Apples—Supplies moderate; demand light, market steady; bushel baskets, Virginia, U. 8., No. 1, 2}z inches up. ‘Wealthys, 2.00a2.25; unclassified, vari- ous varieties, small size, 1.00a1.25. Tomatoes—Supplies moderate; _de- mand moderate, market steady; East Shore, Md. 12-quart climax baskets, ripes, wrapped, 75. Peréumed Shoe; for Paris. Shoes with delicate perfumes are ex- pected in Paris as the result of experi- ments in French industrial laboratories. Already perfumed shoe polish has been .perfected, glue was given the odor of violets and axle grease the scent of attar of roses. Imitation leather has been given the fragrance of real Rus- sian leather. Coumarin, a chemical de- rived from the tonka bean of Guiana, Bulgarian oil. of 'roses. and aromatic compounds of benzine aré some of the ingredients used in the process. lre;ki’in Suppers Latest. One of the most distinct features of ithe present season's entertainments in ¥ London is the craze for breakfast dishes .at supper. Mrs. Reginal Coke, whose ;Russian ballet party in Chelsea last . Winter was a success, gave a “w] " party recently. It was explained that “whoopee” is “an ominous word from America, meaning to have a really jolly, “noisy and informal time.” While a “eonceriina orchestra played breakfast food exclusively was served at 10:30 jo'clock on tables spread with jade-green “ellcloth. ' * Wool - 15 - being shipped from South {4Africa 1o the United States. @elig der in the worid, and so inexpensive! Millions of discriminating women have thus expressed their appreciation of Plough’s Black and White Face Powder— the largest-selling popular-priced face pow- —— STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MONDAY, 'AUGUST 5, 1929. " LANSBURGH & BRO 7th, 8th and E Sts—FAMOUS FOR QUALITY SINCE 1860~National 9800 Fashion! So we thought! & Our Annual August Sale of Infants’ Furniture An event that Washington women eagerly antici- pate—for well they know they will save greatly at o Lansburgh's Annual Sale of Infants’ Furniture! Sturdy $798 Bassinets, $6.50 : i I A special value indeed—large and Toomy in size little! For Junior Misses, Misses and and complete with springs. In pink, green or ivory. Women. Right: Blue and white Carriage, Special, $235 Corduroy upholstered, with reversible gear and large Irubber—tlred wheels. In nile, buff, grey and carmel. printed frock, with Chanel capelet collar (Inexpensive Dress Shep) Stroller, Special, $22.50 Very comfortable with recline back. Roll hood and full corduroy lined. Very specially priced! $19.95 Bow-End Crib, Special, $15 Unusuall?r attractive—finished in green, ivory or pink and daintily decorated with floral designs. $1.50 to $2.00 Blankets, Special, $1.19 Assorted design in blue and pink—every blanket neatly bound. Sizes 30x40 and 36x50. $895 Layer Felt Mattress, $7.00 A soft, comfortable mattress, beautifully covered with sateen; regulation size to fit any type crib. Large Crib, Special, $1250 Real value—attractively designed, ivory, green and pink, and complete with springs. Drop-side style. $1095 Ivory Play Yard, $895 Not only safe but sanitary—well constructed, with wooden floor and colorful counting beads. Infants’ Furnitare—Fourth Floor less frock in a field flower print. . . .. (Sport ») Dress Sheps—Second Floor Cup Form Brassieres $1 Cool, porous brassieres of sheer double net; nar- row ribbon shoulder straps and_ very narrow :ack-—lu‘}nhle';or swim- ing and sports wear: 32 to 35: white and colors. Corset Shop—Third Floor Six Fashionable Summer Silks : Then our Fash- ion scouts went out and actually counted what smart women are wear-” ing and because 657, of them wore frocks without sleeves and 589, wore prints we KNOW the sleeveless print- ed dress is today's outstanding fash- "Featured Tomorrow In Lansburgh’s Dress Shops —and because of the Mid-Summer clearances, prices are surprisingly $7.95 Left: Box pleated sleeve- $10 Other Printeéis eeveless Dresses, $5.95 to $16.50 The Sleeveless Printed Dress Is Today’s Outstanding Mid-Summer Sale of Home Frocks At $1 49 Straightline and basque effects— o youthfully styled of cool voiles, dimities, tissues, batistes and piques—some with organdie trim, others with contrasting piping. Sizes for misses and women. At $2 39 Frocks smart enough to wear shop- . ping—sleeveless or shert sleeve styles of novelty corded materials, rayon mixtures, fine tissues, dimities, batistes and polka dot voiles. All sizes and colors. At $3 8 Many sleeveless models in this lot, * some with sun tan backs, of printed ?ange;g}aidbgnte% zabarv%ihn; and pique—-styled for nd about town. te s .fio K e and pastel colors, in House Frocks—Third Floor 5 ‘This pure, fine powder goes on smoothly, does not streak or appear artificial,adheres for hours without renewing and keeps the complexion looking youthfully fresh, smooth and beautiful. Your dealer hasit or Grouped at One Low Price $1.33 »d. Boys’ Wash Suits 2-inch minimum, 1.50a | A will want to try Plough’s ishing Cream, Cold Crcam. Beauty NEW YORK i | For the past five months, hundreds | have called each week to learn about Miller's Herb Extract (formerly called | Herb Juice). During that time, over 16,000 bottles of this famous medi- | cine have been shipped to the Peo- ples Drug Company here in Wash- | ington, as the demand for it increases dally. Remarkable statements of praise are received from numbers of | those who use this tonic laxative and | they come from people who are highly | respected in their community. ~Mrs. ‘ Addie Fertney, P. O. Box 244, Vienna, | Virginia, was among those fo call a few days ago and she sald: “If any one has any doubts about this medi- cine, I want to say to them that it is indeed ‘without an equal and helped me where other so called remedies failed, in fact, I came to Washington today to purchase another bottle and to let you know how thankful I am | for the relief it has given me. For about two years prior to using Miller’s | Herb Extract (formerly called Herb Juice), I was a constant sufferer from gas indigestion and other trou- | bles. My stomach would swell and | bloat after eating, gas pains pressed | up around the heart and I had a very | depressed feeling. At times I was will get it for you. Try ittoday! BLACK=sWH ITE ‘Jace Powder Once you have tried Plough's Black and White Face Powder s Black and White Cleansing Cream, Van- stick and Rouge. Soid by dealers everywhere, at popular prices. Plough. Inc. MEMPHIZ COMES TO WASHINGTON | TO EXPRESS THANKS | MRS. ADDIE H. FERTNEY. | talk to the man who is there for the 2 Bleach, Talcum, Skin Soap, Lip- JAN TRANCIZCO acted very irregular and T was trou- | bled with dull pains across the small of the back. I suppose the best wi to describe my feeling is to say was just about all in and always felt | tired. Well, in all, I have now used ' two bottles of the Herb Extract and | I really feel like a different person. I no longer have that nervous, restless | feeling and gas indigestion. Pains are a thing of the t with me and I no longer have that depressed feeling like I had in the past, in fact, all my former aches and pains are gone. I have also found this medicine to be a fine regulator, overcomes constipation and makes one feel better in every way and while I have never given a statement of this kind before, I feel as though I can safely recommend Miller’'s Herb Extract to my friends and others.” If you feel in need of this medicine don’t experiment with something sup- posed to be just as good, go to the | Peoples Drug Store, 505 ith St. N.W., sole purpose of explaining Miller's | Herb Extract (formerly ca'led Herb Juice) and learn why it is the cholce | | very nervous, . head hurt, . kidneys of hundreds of thousands. His hours are 9 am. to 5:30 p.m. . The low price in no way affects the fine quality of these silks. They are unusually lovely, and much below their regular price! There are silks for every purpose—dresses, ensembles, lingerie; plain, printed and striped patterns. 40-in. Washable Flat Crepe 40-in. Printed Flat Crepe 32.in. Heavy Printed Shantung Silks—Third Floor Sturdy Keds For Boys $1.25 “Keds” for the boy who i1s naturally hard on 32-in. Plain Rough Pongee 32.in. Striped Crepe de Chine 32.in. Striped Broadcloth shoes. Tough rubber soles; uppers of white or brown duck; leather trim- med; 11 to 2, 25 to 6. ChiMren's Shees—Second Floor Q 5 2. and Knickers, Each Specially e $1.39 Two things your sons need in great quantity for vacation wear, and for school this Fall. The suits and knickers are both such remarkable values, we know you will want to share in this saving! Im- ported linen, golden and Palmer cloth, sizes 3 to 9; linen and khaki knickers, sizes 6 to 18. Boys' Wear Shop—Street Floor ce of Four Simmons Bed Outfits Featured in Our Annual August Sale panel and the graceline styles. Sketched at left: The plain Windsor bed finished in a lovely shade of brown; Slepeking layer felt mattress and double- decker coil spring, 3 ft. 3 in. and 4 ft. 6 in. Special Clearance of 900 Men’s Imported Broadcloth Shirts Shirts That Were $1.50—Now $1.290 iws Men—there’s no doubt about it when shirts like these are reduced—it’s time to “invest!” They're carefully, scrupulously tailored of fine, closely-woven broadcloth— fully cut, true to size and finished in the manner that always distinguishes - good shirts. Long-pointed collar-attached and neckband styles—in white only. Sizes 14 to 17. Men's Wear Shop—Street Floor shade. Do you want to bring your bedroom up-to-date—and at a real saving pos- sible only once a year? The Annual August Sale of Bedwear offers you the opportunity! Complete bed outfits, in the Windsor, the cane panel, the solid 66x80 All-Wool Plaid Blankets. . . Rose, blue, tan, grey, red and black block designs; sateen binding. Bedwear—Third Fleer Special Clearance of 200 Charming Summer Hats _Models That Were $5.00—Now Hats that you can wear for a month-and-a-half—and tuck away in your hat box until next Summer—for they’re * all late Summer models—high in fashion and of materials always good. Felts, straws, silks and hair braids—in brimmed and off-the-face models—some with ornaments but most with ribbon trim. $29.95 Plaid Blankets. .. $4095 Unusual size in a sturdy blanket at this price! Rose, blue, gold, green, tan and grey. $6.95 $3 White and every delirlb),e Millinery Shop—Second Floor {