Evening Star Newspaper, August 14, 1929, Page 20

CURATIVE POWERS MUST BE PROVEN Federal Court Holds Drug- gists Cannot Hide Behind “the Doctors Say.” A decision of far-reaching importance to the manufacturers of all products that directly or indirectly claim a cur- ative value, whether taken externally or internally, has been rendered in the Federal Courts, and officials of the De- partment of Agriculture state that it will affect the character of labels whereby such products hereafter are sold to the public. Even though the proprietor or ship- per does not make any direct state- ment in the label, wrapper or attend- ing circulars as to the curative or therapeutic value of the preparation, the Circuit Court of Appeals for the ninth circuit declares the use of doc- tors' testimonials when the preparation is not capable of producing the effect claimed, amounts to a violation ‘of the foods and drugs act. “If the Grugs are worthless,” the court says, “the proprietors cannot es- cape rexponslblmy by hiding behind the phrase ‘the doctors say.’” Nowhere in the label or wrapper or eircular did the proprietor in this par- ticular case make any direct state- ment himself as to curative value, merely declaring “we have received many letters from physicians report- ing.” Then there were given state- ments from physicians who testified as to the accuracy of those reports and it was contended that this was a com- plete defense whatever might be the character of the drug. Must Prove Curative Value, The big point decided by the court is that any statement as to curative value, whether direct or indirect, must be proved. Now the case will be re- manded in all probability to the lower courts for trial again on its merits to determine whether the ingredients in the compound are capable of producing the cure claimed for it. ‘This means that hereafter it will be possible for officials of the Government to declare that a product is misbrand- ed and to institute prosecution if they are advised by their own medical ex- perts that there is substantial grounds for the belief that the articles will not cure as claimed. The Department of Agriculture has no control under the law of advertising of cures in publica- tions, being confined entirely to what is said in the label or wrapper or cir- cular. Under the Smoot bill such authority would be given to the Gov- ernment. but there is much controversy as to ‘hether this ultimately might mean a Government censorship of ad- vertising. During the flu epidemic last ‘Winter many cures were claimed, but the Government here was powerless to intervene to prevent the public from being deceived in the purchase of drugs. ‘The latest decision, however, gives the department a broader power than it ever has had before as to the value of drugs which are labeled as cures or which imply a cure. The issue has now been drawn definitely in the courts as to whether a drug actually can pro- duce the cure claimed for it. In assuming that the present de- cision will stand, Government officials are relying on a famous decision of the Supreme Court of the United States which reads in part as follows: “The statute is plain and direct. Its comprehensive terms condemn every statement, design and device which may mislead or deceive. Deception may re- sult from the use of statements not technically false or which may be lit- erally true. The aim of the statute is to prevent that resulting from indirec- tion and ambiguity as well as from statements which are false. It is not difficult to choose statements, designs and devices which will not deceive. ‘Those which are ambiguous and liable 1o mislead should be read favorably to the accomplishment of the purpose of the act.” Under the broad principle enunciated by the Supreme Court it is felt in some quarters here that ultimately Congress may be inclined to tie up advertise- ments in publications with the labels on food and drug products. While such = step would undoubtedly be fought as an interference with the constitutional right and freedom of the press, it would be defended in Government quarters here on the other hand on the ground that the public welfare is mount and that what goes into ‘human body can be controlled as to deception and misleading statements whether ad- vertised in publications or on the wrap- pers and circulars which envelop the packages containing the goods theLm- selves, (Copvyright. 1929.) One of the features advertised by the International Aero Exhibition in Lon- don this year was that all who desired would be given air pil tests. Mr. Einstein. | e © {box Of Einstein's greatness we're assured by scientific friends. His fame, they say, will have endured when this old He must be great, we all wights—al- though it causes us things he writes. The the less we know of wlut he’s driving at, and certainly it must be so—he ‘Wears & t man's hat. A dozen men in all ti Jand ’twix; here and iar Cathay nre learned enough to under- stand what Einstein has to say. These| dozen men look deep and wise and say he's truly great, and, being easy-going l guys, his worth we celebrate. His shi ing, universal fame I would not over- but if you ask me what's his game, I answer, I don't know. He has discovered mmelhmg fine concerning curves in light, but promptly I take in my sign when he begins to write, I've read old Col. Euclid’s works, and thought I understood, although his mes- sage sadly irks a head that's bullt of wood, I've read three miles of Brown- ing's verse, which has a complex plan, and wasn't feeling 50 much worse than when I first began. I've read what Mil- ton used to dream in language high and tense, and here and there I found a gleam of something like horse sense. pride myself on struggling through the cryptic bards and seers, discovering a line or two that sensible appears. But Einstein has me on the run, my hide is on the fence. An essay that will weigh a ton yields up a gram of sense. And yet his worth I celebrate with fireworks day and night, for 12 men tell me he is great, and they are lurely right. 'ALT MASON. (Copyright. mc.n s UNTRAINED INSTRUCTORS. Pilsudski Favors Inexperienced Athletic Teachers. WARSAW (#).—Untrained women are better instructors than expert ath- letic instructors who boast diplomas, in the opinion of Marshal Pilsudski. “Don’t introduce trained instructors into classes for small children,” he said. “Leave it all to the women who are endowed by nature to approach the children in the right y and to take suitable care of them' Off-the-Forchead Modes Predominate in youthful Fall Hats 35 HERE'S undeniabl m and youth in thes hats that sweep off the forehead in such interesting ways. And decorations have gone to the “r e these at $5. .. of soft soleil, felt and velve rich browns, dark greens, vivid blues and black. 9 1214 F St. Final Clearance! 1,000 pairs of Soros1s Footwear —and other high-grade makes 36.85 ~ regularly $10 to - 812.50 38-§5_ regularly $13.50 to $15 Every pair of shoes in our Summer lines included . . . none held in reserve . . . even styles you can wear the year around included! These styles: Pumps Straps Oxfords Ties Kidskin Fabrics . Reptiles These materials: These colors: Yellow Green Grey Suntan Beige ‘White Parchment Red Worth buying an extra pair when you can get quality shoes like these at $6.85 and $8.85! Sorosis Shoe Shop—Street Floor 1 FASHION INBTITUTION Paris J' Washington NawYor $1.50 Houbigant Face Powder In lvhlh. rachel, naturelle, rachel soleil (suntan) ., . save 55c on every Toiletries Shop—Street Floor Sc Coty’s Lovely Toilet Water ’Origan, Sf for...s or L'Aimant...it's what mhn of their nvor’l‘um scent! Toiletries Shop—Street Floor A FASHION INSTITUTION Washington NewYork No C. 0. D’s...no mail or telephone orders. ..no returns. . lots limited. .. size range broken.,.All sales final. . Thursday Clearing Odd Lots! 1S emnant Day at Jelleff’s —from our 40 Women’s Dresses ’;tfzéa;:g:s $19.50 Jacket frocks! Afternoon frocks! Evening dresses! Ten beautifully made dresses of georgette, chiffon, printed crepe, and clear flat crepe...five jacket dresses that have suntan backs...ten washable pique dresses in one and two plece styles. ..fifteen evening gowns with long graceful lines...of imported lace, prl.nM or clear colored chiffons. It will take an elrly shoppm' trip to get these for women know when they are getting remarkable values and they'll certainly rejoice over these! Women’s Frock Shop—Second Floor 25 Dresses for the Larger Woman —were $15 $ 8.7 5 —sizes and $19.50 40%; to 50%; A wonderful selection...printed chiffons with beautiful lines and dress- maker details...crepes printed with flatteringly small designs...novelty crepes and embroidered georgettes with lingerie touches...and washable crepes in Summer colorings...of course, there’s not every size in every style . . . but it's worth while spending a little time to )wk for your size when you can get a Jelleff dress for $8.75! 10—Larger Women’s | 15—Larger Women’s Dresses Dresses - $12.50 $15 —were $19.50 to $25 —all were $25 Pive printed chiffons...five light- | We considered these dresses re- Weight crepe and printed silk dresses | markable values at the original .such good styles as surplice lines | price, but the size ranges have been and revers...navy, beige, black and | broken now . . . 42%;...46%...48% white. . .sizes 407; to 50%...you’ll | are still here in georgette, flat crepe, want to see these! printed chiffon and printed crepe! Larger Women’s Frock Shop—Second Floor Thursday! Misses’ Dresses $15 Forday... evening . . . ensembles! No matter what kind of frock you are looking for to finish out the Summer and have for the first days of Fall, we urge you to see this group...it's a regular mine of afternoon and evening frocks and ensembles...in prints, flat crepes, and chiffons. . .every one from our better grade stocks reduced only becnue new things are always given preference! Misses’ Dresses Misses’ Dresses -~ $1950 25 —were 535 and $49.50 =L B Some of the seuoru moct important One-of-a-kind dresses...quite & few | models in this at see ensembles. ..and some lovely dance | stitched silk coats vm.h ‘matching frocks in tulle...don't fail to see | dresses...printed chiffons with them if you want a high-priced | transparent velvet jackets...but you dress for & low Thursday price, must see them for yourself! —were $25 and $29.50 Clearing! Misses’ and Juniors’ Dresses $8.75 —were all $16.50 - lee to pay...but certainly & lot get. . .tailored crepes...plain and pdnun chiffons. ..some with all- around plaits...even tuck-in blouse effects...in white, flesh, nile, orci Hurry! / $35 and $45 Suits for women and misses 15 d ...nmlty twill.... Tweeds Doy Y Misses’ and Juniors’ $16.50-$19.50 Dresses 510 styles...in _prin Choose d you like to Pk sportive iain to wur lar Fall?...they'd be ideal. . to, think, every than one_ of theu is less Tiait Price Thursday. .. tome with capes...or jabots. . Suit Shop—Third Floor Yool preeithey STe R T Misses Frock Shop—Third Floor Clearing Odd Lots in the Grey Shops! $15 to $20 Famous Foundation Garments 2 Dorothy Bickum La Masque corset brassiere eunbtnmnuom « .. of silk brocade and j slightly huned 2 Scan- $1.95 to $3 Pure Glove Silk Vests some of our very Oddu‘lndendld e Wedltmu...:hs wu, in peach, pink and jersey tles, the four lns gn‘?‘s:;fimz with silk girdle, brassiere of lace, jersey vumdecmnnmm..u.n:r 510 tion . cause we like to hep wr SUOCK MeW...cvvavninnanee Grey Shops—Second Floor Clearing! . Wash Frocks $8.75 —were §13.75 to §25 All of our very finest cotton frocks and ensembles. ..and you know how smart cottons are this season! . . . handkerchief linens, erisp organdies, novelty volles and dotted Swiss . . . both misses’ and women's sizes . . .. best values this season in cotton dresses, / Exactly \ Half Price! " $10 Handk’chief Linen Ensembles $5 Here's & find indeed, plain and printed one-piece frocks with three-quarters or seven- eighths coats...why, you'd expect to pay $5 for either dress or coat alone! All the frocks “are sleeveless...some give tuck-in effect...sizes are broken, that's why they're re- duced . . . mostly 14 and 16 though a few sizes high as 40. Be early, for there won't be enough for all the people who are eager to get a linen en- semble at $5! All of our $5.95 Cotton Jackets $2.95 Linens! _ Piques! Clear colors! Prints! In the kind of jackets you wear with Summer or sepa- rate skirts ..sizes 14 to 38...and with the vogue of jacket in full swing who isn’t anxious to get an- other one at the surprisingly low price of $2.95! Morning Frock Shop—Fourth Floor Clearing! 30 $3.95 to $5.90 - Silk Undies 51.95 former prices 10—$7.50 3-pc. Pajamas $5.90 Just 10 of the trickiest little loung- pajamas . . . linene coat and to be up-to-the-minute! Extra! 150 Pongee Slips $1.25 Good the year around...lots of women say they have no equal for vflzfl certainly you'll v uthamphnmhm tallored top and deep Women’s Coats 126 of them . . . the majority at even less than half price! 9 Coats at $7.50 —formerly $19.50 to $39.50! 2—$25 Black Georgetle Coats with scarf collars, size !l —m 50 Tan Coat of double thickness of georgette, Black Satin and Faille Silk Scarf Collar, size ”‘/x 1—32:.50 Yellow Basketweave Cloth Coat, size 3—$19.50 Unlined Silk Coats, in white and yellow...36 and 38. 25 Coats at $13.50 —formerly $22.50 to $39.50! 2—$22.50 Silk Crepe Coats, in navy or black...size 36, l—“' lack Moire Silk Coat, in size 34. 3835 Silk-lined Velveteens—Ilovely blue and brown, 36-42. 2—$39.50 Tweed Travel Coats, in size 36...one grey, and an orchid. 5—$22.50 Imported Kasha Coats, in grey and green izes 36 and 40. 3—$39.50 Silk-lined Kasha Coats, in sizes 42}, and 46)...gre; 4—3$39.50 Tucked Panel-back Grey Kashmir Coats...34 and 3 5—$35 Tailored Oxford diagonal Top Coats, sizes 34 and 36. 44 Coats at $19.50 —formerly $35 to $59.50 0 White fur collared Black Silk Coat, size 36. k:-::.lk‘rwmen'l Fur Collared Coats—size 35%;...mole or squirrel imir. Larger Women's Squirrel and Broadtail Trimmed Kashmir Coats. .. sizes 421, and 46! 1—$39.50 Fur Collared Tweed Travel Coat in size 4415, 4—349.50 Furless Tan Coats. ..covert -or kasha...size 35%5. 1—§49.50 Larger Woman’s Black Kasha Broadcioth Cnl‘ ..size 4814, 12—$39.50 Transparent Velvet Coats and Wraps—sizes 36 and 38 in tan, black, blue, green, peach, pink and orchid. 2—$39.50 Faille Silk Coats...caped or straightline, 34 and 36. 3-—$49.50 Lovely Chiffon Velvet Coats. . .brown, black and blue. . .sizes 34-40. 8—$39.50 Tan and Brown Kasha and Covert Coats. ..furless...34 and 38. 6—$35 Black Silk Coats—moire, canton crepe, satin...sizes 34 to 38... unlined. 2—$39.50 Georgette Coats, lined with georgette...white and tan...36 and 38. 31 Coats at $29.50 " —formerly $39.50 to $89.50 1—$! Flared Coat of black Kashmir...white caracul collar, size 40. 2—$65 Fur-trimmed Tan Kasha Coats, in sizes 4212 and 4413, 1—$59.50 Mole Collared Grey Kashmir Coat in size 355 254950 Squirrel and Mole Trimmed Tan Kashmir Coats—36 and 44, 1—$89.50 Black Crepe Faille Cape Coat with Mole Fur...size 38. 1—3$69.50 Fitch gn Handsome Biack Satin Coat...sine 36. 1—3$65 Galyak Collared Black Silk Coat. . .size 3 7—$49.50 Attractive Furless Silk Coats...in molre fallle and satin...in sizes Travel ('ulb‘tln or ney mixtures. . .sizes 34 and 44. tailored or with scarf collars. . . good 6 to 42. t. with caracul collar for the larger woman... 17 Coats at $39.50 —formerly $65 to $125 2—”&5.‘ Rkhl_vu:;urnd Ba'“fg“‘ Black Kashmir...one with fox, one with ur. . . .50 Black and Grey Kashmir Coats, with lovely mole fur..37%, 46%. 1—$125 Distinctive Grey Coat, with black galyak...size 4475, 1—s110 Bluk Moire sflt Cape Coat, with ermine collar. 1—39 Beige irrel Trimmed Black Faille Silk Coat Tan Imported Kashmir, w"h bllck 'llylk shi -$6! Very Lovely Kasha Coats, wi sizes 36 3—$65 Fur Coll-nd Cnu. for larger women . mvy or black kuhmlr with mole or squirrel collars...slzes 423 and 48%. Women's Coat Shop—Third Floor Misses’ Coats 53 astonishing values . . . out on the racks Thursday morning for early comers! 15 Coats at $10 —formerly $19.50 to $29.50 What & chance for misses heer, summery georgette coats in tucked and scarfed styles, navy or whi .unlined silk coats in orchid, flesh and maize sportive flannel and fine basketweave coats, belted or straightline...in maize, blue and green...they all go on sale Thursday at $10! 18 Coats at $12.50 —formerly $25 to $45 2—845 I'Ihfi:e't:ve Grg.m Coats. .. full silk erl‘pe lined. . .$12.50. 7—$29. teen navy, green, purple and hir - lored or stitched collars. s o Sayplieibive.tal ” 50 Transparent Velvet Coats, in tailored or caped styles—black, green, x—us m‘n‘ Red Flannel Coat—with patch pocke'.l 1—839. imported Tweed Sports Cq ul...gl‘nc mixtus 2—$35 smeheq Velveteen Coats, in blue or red. 20 Coats at $19.50 —formerly $39.50 to $49.50 2—849.50 Tmported Tweed Sports Coats. . .straightline or cai 4845 Navy and Biack Silk Crepe Coats. (e s m:‘-’:gmm velvet. 0 Smartly Stitched Sk Coats—black. maize, green. 783050 Onerofoa-Styie e areit g‘:lkv:“ & ‘hm’n L ren o s black, blue, e v ey 2—$39.50 Full Lined Velveteen Coais—blue or orchid. Misses’ Frock Shop—Third Floor / New! Travel Crepe Frocks —for women $16.50 o Just right for Fall travel, to Left oven from the Summer sea. Juls! lg‘m e e dte son...but many suitable for ail Fall under your fur coat. ‘The wear! Jacket Frocks e 'g' ‘Whole Ensembles —all in good current styles...after- noon frocks of airy printed chiffons ...tailored rajahs and printed crepes gettes. . .sizos 36 to 44...good colors ...all ready for your choice Thurs- day at $12.50! Women's Frock Shop—Second Floor Clearing 100 Women’s $16 50 to $25 Dresses $172.50 . dress you brand-new Hunter's Leaf Sizes 36 to Wuln: Fntfi Shop Second Floor New! 700 pieces Jewelry $1.95 —Direct importation of French (cons’d) Pearls! —Seed pearls (consd) in the newest woven necklaces! ~—Flashing, cool crynul chokers! ~—Necklaces from Dan; that lool like real amber! = & —;zwdry in the deeper shades for al —Galalith neckiaces so in vogue! ~—New Bugle bead necklaces! ~—Unique carved bone chokers! —Earrings and combs as well as necklaces! A special purchase, timed just right to fit into Fall wardrobe make the most of it Thursday! | Jewelry Shop—Street Fioor 25 Summer Handbags $1 —uwere $3 and $5 Attractive bags, every vne. but light shades soil so0 easily, and alf these are practically new they've been a bit tumbled . . . beige, rose, green, and red . . . take your choice at one dollar! 5—$8.5¢ Leather-irimmed Shantu) Bag with Matching Scarf— g navy, grey, blue, and capucine 4—$750 Smooth Calf Hand- @5 bags in pastel tints 3 5—8$7.50 Rodier Fabric Bags Mount- ed on Wooden Frames—tan or ss grey backgrounds.......... . 4—$10 Shantung Silk Bags—in the top-handle style . . . with $7 w wooden ornaments & Handbag Shop—Street Floor Every Summer Golflex Frock $19.50 —were $35 to $59.60 We say Summer because that's , the way they were classed, but many of these dresses would be excellent for Fall... light jerseys, as well as crepes and novelty silks! And no ced to mention how beauti- y Golflex dresses are made .everybedy knows that. and knows they are remarkable values at $19.50. Sports Sh. Fonrth F $19.50 Melo Polo Frocks Those dull silk frocks that were 50 popular this season . . . do see ;hlemh for l{n)"f? a Wflngdr- ul buy at this Thursday price . sls $29.50 to $39.50 Summer Suits Ideal for right now . . . :nd you'll wear them far into the $16 50 lovely silks in light col- ors . . . reduced to. $13.50 to $19.50 Jackets Smartly tailored wool and silk jl:ézi:‘s . lndsceminly you'll be n g ‘one as Summer draws near an end $8.50 Knitted Suits Reduced! because they've stayed thelir al- lnthd time, but the styles are very, ry good . . . and knitted suits ue qune in fashion! Original ‘were $29.50 to $69.50 . . . ‘l’h\n‘ldly prices— $19.50 to $35 Clearing Sweaters . long sleeved . . . light $2.95 ita & matter of cleorlnl odd groups. $5.90 to $10.50 Blouses Ever s0 many lnrle'lve linen and silk blouses . . . tailor *'$3.95 costume and lleeveless styles .. Sportswear Slnp——hmi Floor Clearance! Summer Straw and Fabric Hats $2 and $3 Millinery Shop—Street Floor Neckwear Shop! 1183 Obeng Scarfe—crepe de Hl.’! Poochie Pab—iloflywodl lucky dogs...... 50 Have You Bought Your Winter Coat? $58% $785 3985 125 - Guaranteed Savings $10 to $25 on every _C_oat 7 m the Jellef} Annual Summer Sale. Four fealured sale groups tomorrow.