Evening Star Newspaper, July 21, 1931, Page 22

B—6 MANY STATESHIT BY GRASSHOPPERS 11,000 Square Miles of Havoc in South Dakota Brings Appeal to U. S. The already burdened Western farm- er is facing additional trouble this sca- gon in one of the most serfous out- breaks of grasshoppers in & decade. The chief damage been noted in South Dakota, Nebraska, Eastern Colo- rado, Idaho and Western Kansas, al- though there has been an increase in insect infestation throughout the coun- try as a result of the drought last year. With an area of 11,000 square miles fnvaded in South Dakota, appeals have been made to the Agriculture Depart- ment for funds with which to combat the insect Extensive ficlds of wheat have been destroyed. Fears are now felt that corn may be attacked. Cutworms also have been sually prevalent this year throughout the Middle West. Two sori- | ous outbreaks of army worms have oc- curred in Pos:y County, Ind, and Bhelby County, Ky. Hessian Fly Inactive, In the wheat b ever, the Hes- expected e but none has 12 years » Department has no availal for control work. Drought loans cannot be used for that purpose. hing_field agents into the most ) Tected counties of South Dakota and Nebr to assist in placing poison bait to kil the grass- hoppers. Fight to Last Two Years. W. R. Walton, department entomol- said today the outbreak in those States probably would not be placed under y S VO Ve 'S. Ordmarily, he said, sevi last about three ye: hopper appeared this y unucual early date. di /inter and warm Spri As a result e they are ex- ¢ the Summer ska 0 d 000 for ol work this v '‘mers have been urged to plow flelds under, in which large beds of grasshoppers bhave have been located. FIELDS STRIPPED BARE. South Central South Dakota Hard Hit by Grasshoppers. . July 21 (A, tripped bare of all veget: show the ravages of the voraci- schopper horde in South Cen- living plants have ns of the insects. first gl the stripped corn- which are not infrequent, re- e newly cultivated land in the While some cornfields in this region 1, others still appear green zed by the grasshoppers. o been rd by have been be doned, co! ire, or mowed for hay, t § tailed yield on was one ex- In others the hoppers have d most of the corn plants. leav- inz only jagged stalks and stubs of Jeaves OFFICIALS SEEK PEACE WITH PANAMA STRIKERS Colon Governor Brings Employers and Labor Leaders Together in Wage Dispute. By the Ascociated Press COLON, Panama, July 21.—Negotia- tions went forward today to settle the 1 ed by the Labor Fed- emands a minimum e of 20 cents an hour, an eight-hour and 25 per cent extra for overtime, vikers paraded industrial plants E when the walkout was king unaffiliated workers to them. The city was in uproar E Tejada intervened and brought the s and strike gether. Many c A L the eight-hour day a overtim roused ng i much ig paid unskilled labor by the Panama Canal, the largest isthmian employer “FOLLIES” GIRL TO WED MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 21 (®).— Miss Lena Thomas of Memphis, winner of third place in_the international beauty pageant at Galveston, Tex., last nd now playing with Ziegfeld's sent word to the home folks that she will wed William Steuer New York about August 1. Her sister, Elva disclosed receipt of the message, which did not identify Steuer. Members of the family said the marriage would violate Miss Thomas' contract with the “Follies.” Becker 1U. S. YACHT DORADE SIGHTED AT PLYMOUTH | Craft First Among Ten Near End of Transatlantic Race From Newport, R. L. i By the Associated Press. PLYMOUTH, England, July 21—The American yacht Dorade, one of the par- ticipants in the transatiantic race from | Newport, R. I, to Plymouthy passed the Lizard at 7:25 am. (5:25 a.m. Eastern Jalandnrd time) today. The Lizard is in Southwestern Corn- | wall some 25 miles east of Land’s End. The Dorade is the first of the 10 small sailing yachts which took off from Newport July 4 to be reported sighted in England. The craft. owned by O. J. Stephens of Scarsdale, N. Y, is a jib-headed yawl. It was sailed in the occan race by its owner and a crew of seven amateurs. It had @ time al- lowance of 46 hours 28 minutes and 44 seconds. It is 52 feet 2 inches overall with sail area of 1,155 square yards and was bullt at City Island, N. Y., & year ago. If conditions are favorable the Dorade should reach Plymouth late today. She is the first of the competitors to reach the English Channel. NEW COUNTERFEIT BILL Treasury Warns Nation Against 85 Bank Note Imitation. Warning of a new counterfeit $5 Fed- eral Reserve bank note of New York was given today by the Treasury De- partment, which explained that its general appearance is calculated to de- ceive the wary handler of curren 1t is a counterfeit of the 1928 A ries. check letter “H,” face plate No. back plate number missing and is ed W. C. Woods, Treasurer; A. W. on, Secretary of the Treasury, and a portrait of Lincoln s note is the handiwork of coun- terfeiters _responsible for 1 recent spurious $5 United States note. A cool summer place. Try our Special T5¢ Din- ner served on the roof. Linger’s =t You Can Get Good Night’s Sleep If you have one of our beds, equipped with our mattress and spring. Consult Us for the Best 925 G St. N.W. Natl. 4711. 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Van's Pine Tree Soap. Reg. 15c a cake. i o) e 65¢ —Choice of Nettete or Heck Deodorants. 50c size —Kerfs 10c Kleenex Sani- tary H 3 pkgs s —Woodbur Lotions, choice of a 75¢ bottle Facial Freshener, or $1 bottle Skin Tonic and Astringent for 69¢ —Woodbury Cold Cream, Facial Cream or Cleans- ing Cream; 25c tubes Choice ....... ; 19¢ —Edna Wallace Hopper's Cold Cream, 60c size, 39¢c —Kleenex, 50c size. voes 5100 ower Twoilet Special bottle. $2.00 value for 89¢ —Pastel colored moire tourist bags with rubber lining. Five pockets..79¢ —Prophylactic Hair Brushes, $1.00 size....59¢ —Dressing Combs. 50c value. Choice......19¢ —Long-handled Bath Brushes. .............-89%¢ —25c¢ Nail Brushes....19¢ —59c Nail Brushes. . ..39¢ —Tooth Pastes, choice of 50c size of Ipana, Pebeco, Kolynos, Pepsodent and Jodent (not more than 2 tubes to a customer)..27¢ —Phillips Milk of Mag- nesia, 50c size (reserve right to limit quantity) 30c Kann's—Street Floor. $1.00 Easel Picture Frames 99%¢ —The single style frames in 5x7 and 7x9 inch sizes —gold or silver finishes. Kann's—Street Floor. Corset Girdles and Corset Combinations $2.88 —Cool, dainty garments. The girdles with no bon- ing or light boning. Com- binations with or without the inner belt. A type for small, medium and larger figures. Kann's—8econd Floor. A Sale of Blousettes $1 to $2.95 Values 89c to $2.47 ~—=8heer Summer blousettes in white, eggshell and dainty colors. Many styles and all sizes, 34 to 42, in assortment, but not all styles in all sizes. Neckwear Department. Kann's—Street Floor TURBANS Are the Fashion of the Day! $1.88 —Every one is wearing turbans—they are so chic . . . so comfortable. Choose them in white, black, brown, navy or sand—but deon’t fail to in- clude at least one turban in your vacation ward- robe. Kann's—Second Floor. New! Different! Rayon Crepe ' Bridge Slippers —Smart, comfortable slip- pers, trimmed with a_two- tone colored pompon. Black, blue and green with con- trasting col- , or linings. W sizes 3 to 8. Kann's—Street Foor. For Vacation—French Crepe - Slips & Gowns —Dainty garments of soft French crepe. The slips in white, pink and peach are in silhouette Y and bias cut styles. The gowns in pastel shades, trimmed with lovely laces, tucks and hemstitching. Misses’ and women's sizes. Silhouette slips of rayon French crepe, also in extra sizes. Kann's—Second Floor. “RADBRIDGE” Playing Cards Two Decks cards with gilt edges and attractively designed, col- orful backs. Neatly boxed. Kann's—Street Floor. Non-Run and Delustered Rayon Undies —Chemise, stepins, panties, vests and bloomers, in lace- trimmed, appliqued and tai- lored styles—pastel colors and regular sizes. Extra Size Garments, 48c Ea. Kann's—Street Floor. We?ve Only 72 of These Watches But They're Bargains at $2.98 _American made wrist watches—prac- tical and good look- ing. With tonneau- shaped chromium-plated cases and adjustable wrist band . . . non-breakable, dustproof crystal— and silver dial with gold etched numerals. Suit- able for men and women. Guaranteed. Kann's—Street Floor. $6.75 Sand Boxes With Canopy Tops $5.88 —Orange - colored wooden boxes—46x46 inches in size — with adjustable canopy. 100-1b. Bags of Health Sand $1.00 Value—79¢ Kann's—Fourth Floor. STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, TUESDAY, JULY 21, 1931 Emb'd Eyelet Batiste Frocks Women’s and Misses’ Sizes—White and Pastel Colors For Morning For Vacation For Anywhere Any Time You Need a Cool Cotton Dress With and Without Collars Flared and Pleated Skirts Smart Waistlines and Belts They've usually sold for $2.95! This is the first time we've been able to offer them for less. And they are so popular they will go fast at only $2.00! Kann's—8econd Floor. —and here are 200 more 68c - : |/ v —Our lowplslt pncel yet for 1 S S S these excellent playing cards. Radbridge and Bee —=) I e ( 5 — / \ Coming Into the Busy Sale at $6.95 They’re Really $10 to $16.50 Values —No other dress sale we've held this Summer has created so much interest and met with such popu- lar favor! That is why we had to get more in a hurry, and here they are! Flowered Chiffons Washable Crepes Silk Shantungs Printed Silks Misses’, Women’s and Extra Sizes Kann's—Second Floor. Sheer Wash Fabrics 38c to 50c Grades 27¢ yd. —Chiffon voiles, handkerchief lawns and batistes, 36 and 38 in. widths. Beautiful designs and colors. Kann's—Street Floor. D Special Group FINE SILKS $1.25 to $1.95 Qualities 95¢ yd. 33-in, Plain Silk Shantungs 39-in, Printed Silk Crepes 39-in. Silk Flat Crepes 39-in. Printed Silk Chiffons New Colors . .. New Prints . . . Plenty of White . . . Kann's—LStreet Floor.