Evening Star Newspaper, November 19, 1931, Page 36

Cc—4 L. FARM VALUES FALL OVER DECADE Decline of $20,677,407,817 Is Revealed by Census in Property Survey. Value of farm property, which in- eludes land, bufldings, machinery and livestock, ‘has decreased $20,677,407,517 during the last 10 years, the Census Bureau announced today upon complet- ing the tabulation of the 1930 farm census'* taken throughout the l:nm»a, States. ‘When the enumerators made their founds last year they counted 6,288, o8| | farms having a property value $57,246,244,082. Compaying these fig— ures with the census of 1920 reveals the great drop in property values, but only & decrease of 159,695 in the total num- ber ‘of farms. $1.19 “Page” Sheets 69c Size §]x90—equsl to the famous and nationally ed- vertised brands. This is the Towest price we have ever seen on a sheet so fine. Buy for gifts.—Main Floor. | Mortgage Total Rises. Mortgages against farms in 1930 totaled $4,080,185438, an increase of | $77418246 during the last decade. | However, the bureau's compilation | shows mortgage property values are now decreasing. - Five years ago mortgages | totaled’ $4,517,258.869, or $513,491497/ more than in 1930. i The bureau estimated the value cf farm products sold by co-operating | marketing methoas in 1929 at $892.- 481,491, an increase of $70487,852 dur- ing the last 10 years. Vehicles Show Increase. Enumerators found last year 4,134,685 | mutomobiles on 003 farms. In| 1920 a total of were counted on 1.9 wres show 791,116 4n 1930 than 10 years ago, when only 139,169 were counted. Tractors in- creased by 791,'1C in the same period, '.he figures in 1920 showing 139,169 n Y% total of 841310 dwellings on farms were lighted in 1930 by electricity, while in 1920 there were 452,620 lighted by either electricity or gas, according to_the Teport. Telephones, however, failed to ad- wance in number, the figures reveal for in 1920 a total of 2.498.493 co tions were counted, while 10 vears iater those figures had been 859,299. 564 farms. Fig- ¢ trucks on farms | BARES I.IQUOR DEALS AT OFFICIALS’ TRIAL Convicted Dry Law Violator Faces | Cross-Examination in .Ala- bama Ring. By the Associated Press. OPELIKA, Ala., November 19.—A story ©of Hquor dealing on a large scale was n the record Tuesday as Dan Dozier Janet, admitted “big dealer,” faced cross-examination from' a battery of defense aftorneys in the second day of the' trial of 46 Phenix City residents on charges of conspiracy to violate the national * prohibition laws. ‘Brought here from the Federal pen- Stentiary at Atlanta, where he is serv- ing 18 ‘months for liquor law viola- tions, Janet testified former Mayor ‘Walter E. Sherrer of Phenix City had assured him he would not be molested if he suj the working man’s ticket in the 1928 municipal election. Jlnet testified that over a period of y weeks he paid J. M. Blair, for- M chle( of pollee‘ $20 a week for “protection” on each of three places he (Janet) operated in Phenix City. He also testified that Blill"'gldt iig’en bhim whisky twice to “serve the trade.” The defendents include two State 'nta ; Charles T. Clayton of 1 who, while a State law en- foréement ‘officér, Janet said, aided in a Taid ‘on his garage; Claude B. Gul- att, sr,, former commissioner and now mruenhfiv! from Lee Coucty; for- mer Mayor Sherrer, E. L. White, for- mer commissioner; several former Phenix City" patrolmen, prominent in the business life of the | city. | GIRL PLAYS DUMB TO FOIL ROBBERS Makes Show of Clumsiness and Steps on Bank's Alarm—Four Bandits Flee Without Loot. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, November 19.—Four rob- bers were foiled late Tuesday when they tried to rob the Metropolitan State Bank by a girl who played dumb. When the quart:t demanded that Miss Helen Kuphas, the cashier, open the door Jeading to the rear of the tell- ers’ cages she pretended not to und stand. Then she stumbled clumsily— but 'stepped on"the burglar alarm in her awkwardness. This set off a warning in a nearby police station. Meanwhile, one of the disgusted ban- dits fired & shot through the glass panel of the door and reached down to un- lock it. John Brezna, president of the bank, heard the shot, Tushed out of his private office, and began shooting | The bandits fled. | ET RELIABLE RELIEF Sinus headaches usually attack be- tween the temples over the eyes. You often find tender spots if you press a finger on your forehead in ths sinus area. | Don’t tinker with a sinus hr radache. | Don’t “‘dope”™ if with headache powders or tablets, Medical ties clearly cribe the casy-tirusenasil douche, 4 mlion én- thusiastic Sinasiptec in warm ‘water is )dpal At first use this | several times a day; then morning and | night till the condition has cleared up petfectly. This treatment makes a wonderful | difference in the way you feel. You can breathe freely. Your head is CLEAR. Sinasiptec is the discovery of a St. Louis doctor, and is the new way to nose and throat health. Helps prevent head colds, sore throat, catarrh, neu- |ralgia, and serious sinus infection. All !drug stores supply a’bottle Sinasiptec at low cost on a reduced by | | and others | | ‘written money-back guaran- tee of satisfaction. Clp this. 2 automobiles | | THE EVENING “Luxette" Toxlet Tissue e 74c Equal in quality to na- tionally advertised brands. No mail or phone orders.— Basement. STAR. WASHINGTON, D, THURSN ¥, N0 ‘BER 19, 1931. -SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO. Perfect Quality $1.00 Sjlk Hose 49c¢c l-‘ull fashioned all-silk dull Mflm zlfll picot tops and on-run stop. Also -enn:e weight with reinforced lisle tops. French heéels. New shades. Sizes 815 to 10%. $1.79 “Betty Bates” Bedspreads $100 1 cotton spread in jacquard weave.. ' Size 80x105, in pastel shades of rose, blue, 'ul green, or- chid.—Mai A high-grade broom, made of selected straw. Handle is lscquered. Just ope of the saving opportunities in this department. Basement. | 250 & 29c Towels | 18¢ Choice of sizes 23x46 to 20x40 inches. Heavy double- loop attractive colored bor- ders. Perfect quality. 6 for 1. Buy for gifts.—Main loor. $129 to $229 “Dupont® Fabricoid Tablecloths $100 Hemstitched, with flannel backs. Beautiful colors. Each ‘one in s box. Sizes 40x54 to 54x72. Buy for gifts.—Main Floor, 30 P.M. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FIVE SENSATIONAL Just 200 -Lavishly Furred—Exquisitely Beautiful Winter Coats $1.00 Pure-Silk Lingerie 50c¢ Lace-trimmed chemise and panties, in flesh and peach. ifts.—Main Floor. P;llowcases_ $ 1 Pair - Size 42x36. A practi- cal and welcome gift. Each pair boxed — Main Floor. Children’s 98¢ Dresses 59c A beautiful selection of a nationally known make, in tubfast matetials. Sizes 2 to Buy for ‘gifts.— 300 pairs, made of novelty prints and hard twist voiles. Perfectly lovely selection in 5"to 8 pairs of a kind.— Second Floor. 39cto 59 Tonletngs 19C Each Hand Lotions, Face Creams, Toilet Water, Perfume, Bath Salts, Face Powder, Hi Tonic, ete. Guaranteed pure —Main Floor. 5\21ss Opportunity Days or while the quantity lasts The excellent quality and beautiful cut of these coats, as well ‘as’ the unu!ually luxurious furs with which they are trimmed, will conyince you lhat these are really amazing values. All with large collars and cuffs of fur. Black and leading colors. Copies of the sgason’s exppnsnve 1mports. sizes 14 to 20—Women's 38 to 46, 35!} to toSO Draperies, Curtaips, Etc. [ Buy Practical Gifts $1.95 - Table Scarfs, also buffet scarfs, Beautiful fabrics, 16x54 $1 inches, each $2.98 to $3.98 Turkish Prly!r Rugs for the radio or table. Exqui- sl site colors, each.. Expensive Remnants — Oorgeous tapestry, velour, ‘damask, broca- telles, rayons and Countless other 1?]!;!1(',:, squares 22x24 for pillow tops; chairs, etc. each 69¢ $1.59 Pillows—Just 60 fll\ed with pure Kapok' and ‘covered with silk taffetas, velours, dantasks, 890 tapestries, rayons 2hx36-in. Tapestries—Just 150 ex- quisite creations imported from Belgium. ‘Coples of master- $1 pleces - $1.95 Curtains—Made full 38-inch width with 4-inch ruffle and criss- érossed to 52-in., ready to hang. French g} 49 ecru 25¢ Fast-color Prints—A large as- sortment of the newest designs. 36 inches wide. Make lovely dresses, aprons, children’s rompers for gifts at less than half price— . 14c Main FIOOF.......... L.Yd. Hot Dish Sets—Nicely boxed for gifts. 79¢ three-plece‘ i.e.tf 49c $1.00 six-piece sets for . 2% Slippers for the family Big Savings—Buy for Gifts Children’s Slippers, made of red felt with soft padded soles, 49¢ slzes 9 to 2. Children’s “Bunny” Slippers, sheep wool lined, sizes 5 to 8 for "BQ) 60c; sizes 9 to 2 for..... < ‘Women’s Boudoir Slfinpern, ‘made of crepe with soft padded 791: soles, sizes 4 to 8.. omen’s Kid sllp‘;m -on pmded g-am soles, bt black, 81 red; sizes 3 to 8.. . M]tn'l‘::lm;;l;l. ml;g: %! brown felt,' * ;9 to 11 980 Men’s Kid Everetts, also Romeos, stitchddwfi sdles, rubber _heels, black ‘or brown; sizes 6 $1 QB Slippers, made of brown felt, 'n{: -up collar, soles; m 1tos Lamp Dept. See these Outstanding ‘Bargains $1.95 $3.49 $4.95 Bridge Lamps . . Table Lamps ... Bridge and Floof Lamps .....ceeeee 200 Beautiful Dolls carried over from: last ©" ‘season V2 Price Lingerie, Hosiery, Smart Accessories Yomen'’s $1.00 to $1.50 Knit Union Suits, bodice top, built-up shoul- ders, half sleeves. Odd 49 sizes, 34 to 50. - c Jomen's Pajamas, two- ;:xece style, Ih néat striped flannelette. 69 Sizes 15 and 16 . c 69 Washable Gloves, chamoisuede slip-ons and cuff styles. Beauti- fully appliqued. Buy for 4Q¢ gitts Women’s Rayon P-hm.u, one and two piece styles, “nade of genuine run-resistant rayon. Sizes 16 and 17. Main Floor. Buy $1 for gifts . ’l .89 Handbags. Buy for gifts rom this assortment of smart nov- elties. - $1.29 and s Black, Silk Mesh Hose, very popular for Fall and " Winter. Black, ta- sl hita, negrlh Sies 8% to 10% “Royal Purple” Hose. These popu- lar chardonize hose have lace de- signed fop. Perfect quamy 29, Frengh heels . i I ——— Hosiery, made of cotton and wool. Regu- lar and outsizes, in black, 29 tan and flesh c Bras- $1.00 Rayon Combinations. siere top ‘with blobmer’ or panty bottom." Peach or Sizes 30 to 34 ... Suede, grained coth ~ leathers. own, navy. Children’s Wear $1.59 RBayon Crepe Dresses, in green, tan, red, blue; sizes Q@ 2 to 6 years. Buy for gifts $5 3-Pc. Chinchilla Sets; jacket, leggins find zret lu; match In green, blue, tan . sizes 1 to 3 years. . 33 98 * Suits—Velvet pants with broadcloth blouse, in tan and black; & lovely gift; sizes 1 to 3 yrs. Children’s Rayons—Bloomers, vests, panties;' combinations, r u'n- resistant; sizes 8 to 12 29c years Chilaren's Hose——Heavy duty, part Jbol, %' and Hhie ength. Fine 7 Al school wear... . 3 $1 Children’s Rayon {akmfli—'flun~ resistant, ore' and {wo"piece styl Sizes 8 to 16 years. Buy 9 c for gifts “Peggy Kel!nix Chocélates—Pure, deliclous, high-grade candy received Iresh 5 LBS. FOI sl dally ... Blankets Greatest Bargain We Have Ever " Offered $4.50 Blankets, best quality, all virgin wool, 70x80 inches, nicely bound. Rose, blue, green, peach, orchid. . $2.98 25.65 selflr!;}{nlol l:;:nkcim size X80, utiful pl ol S AR $2.29 $8.49 Virgin Wool Blankets, size 70x80 inches, finest quality. Rose, M“fn'm 25 Cu:n L) orchid an an re - meden $5.29 Pennant Brand Blankets, size 'IOXSOH lnll:nhelsurm;&rypllld& low- + est price " 35¢ Genuine “Percale” Pillowcases. This s the lowest price we have ever seen on perfect quality percale cases. Choice of 42x36 or 200 45X36. siiiiiiniiananne $7.98 Comforters, all-wool filled, #oft, lightwejght and warm, c over“d with luster prints. Size $4 98 72x84 ... 10e Turkish Wash Cloths, double 1oop, pergect quamy ize 12x12 ‘with for 'puul borders .... 2 lsc Amazing Opportunities to Buy FURNITURE Only a few items are mentioned ~—visit this d‘efl. and ‘see :hefi{; gains. Monthly yments arranged for pnrc::-el of $20 ‘or mére. $142.5¢ Dining Suite, beautifully walnut veneered; 'buffet, china ¢abinet, table, ‘armchair,’ ‘79 five side chairs ......... LZZZ .50 10-pe. Dinis Suite—This the ever pdpular “Duncan Phyfe” de:ihn in m;dlum ma- hogahy finish veneer. remarkable buy 5179 10-pc. Dining Suite—The finest suite we have ever seen for less than $125.00—American walnut veneer, ‘fronts 5<ply Orient#l wood and ends O!AB-pl)l' gum veneer. real By e 889.50 $198 3-pe. lem{ Mom Suite, all pleces (re réd enuine 100% angora mohur wit mo- quette reverse on ‘cushions. 'All *pieces have Button backs and big roll arms. Webb con- struction. An amazing e $149 $42.50 China Cabinet, walnut ve- neered, ‘Tdll'size, ‘with canopy top. A real o $19.75 $29.50 l.nnn‘e Chllr, tapestry cov- ered, Very roomy and comfort- able. You'll be sur- prised at this value. 317'50 $5.95 Occasional Chair, full size, walnut finished, upholstered seat and back, in an assortment of bedutiful colors. appreciated gift $10 to $12 Springs—99-coll spring. ;112 tl;d‘ with ac’ross \":nlrfll coils. s or incl Opportunity days only. $6.95 ?59 Mltlftllu, 48-1b., cotton and elt, covered "with art' tick and finished with roli edge. The big- gest bargain we have ss 9 Men’s Wear Men’s $1.00 Shirts—These are g:!' shrunk and perfect quality. colors of tan, blue, green. 79(: silk-lined Sizes 14 to 17. Mems 79c Neckwear, ends, eau patterns. Bty for gifts . 49c en’s Union Suits, medium weis cotton; vldflg §lez:e5 ankle o length. Sizes 36 to 46.... OOC Men’s Hos&-Dealrnble patterns -in cotton hose, 10 rayon plajted o Sporting Goods Eastern’ Arms Shotgun, single barrel,” autorfiatic ejei:-'ss 98 tor. Length, 30 inches 1719 Hunting Glov 2 nofer, af vather: $1.48 85¢c Skull Caps, sizes for 190 men and boys. Reduced to ’:“:: lfiuktt Ball Pants, twill and e 7 inations. mx’l.’mii‘é" il 98(! $1.00 Khaki Pants, sizes (or men and’ boy: bl e % ?‘d“.d....... 79(! Just 20—$33.75 Perfect ou-my 9x12 Seamless Axminster Rugs . Just 18—§29.75 Perfect Qull- ity’ Seamless 9x12 Ardsl ey Uugs ........ Just 40—$2.95 to $3.95 scatter Axminster Rugs, several kinds x54 inches.......... Many Items Are Not Advertised Y PAYS See These ‘Amazing Rug Buying Opportunities 20% to 33'3% Less Than "‘Any Former Low Prices Monthly Payments’ Easily Arranged on Purchases of $20 or More 51995 $225 Just 14 $39.75 Wiltona elvet Rugs, ot ... perfect, seamless, exquisite 9x12 $2 615_ Just 60 Washable Rugs, new basket- 24x36. Formerly $1.95.... weave. Hardware Bargains Make Things for Christmas $2.25 6-pc. Wrench Set, Craftsman sansaum * siecl, 5263 @ G() from % to 1 inch. Sep $2.00 Merit Hand Saw, 26-inch, 8- point. Just the saw For home use..oo.r. #1235 $1.25 Merit Hammers, vanadium steel, size 1%. Hickory sc handles .....cceeccennens $1.25 Ratchet Brace, lfl-lnl!h Takes all 378 sl Teos o inch cutter .......... 45c Floor Wax—Protect your floors with famous “Seroco” wax. 30’: 1 Ib. 15¢ Shade Cleaner, nluo cleans wall paper satistactorily. Boys’ Wear Boys' $1.00 Union Suits, made of heavy-weight ‘cotton, 8o desirable for mzv: boys. f?flm‘b T 0 16 years. ‘wonder uy Boys’ $3.98 Sweaters, lemune shaker kmif, :flb—oflr and coat Boys' $1.59 s-nl»—Nnveu jerséy Suits and " wodl' ‘c shorts with brbadcloth blom tie tobflnchh'“ g, ! with blue che “long trousers. Sizes 3 to 9 yedrs ‘I Boys’ $1.25 'Hel genuine leather Wi tachable goxne: 6% to Tl 39¢ boys prefer. 81, to 10%2 . 4 Boys’ Sheep-| Coats, moleskin cloth; sheep-lined; double breast- ed; four pockets; Wombatine'eol- lar. Greatly underpriced— = © §1010 crrvvrrrrnnn, $2.98 $3.79 Sizes 12 €0 18...c0iucinnns Boys’ $15 T'mmr Suits, hand tailored, silk-lined ‘toat and two perfect h':ll"mz trousers. Diue ohevior. ‘Slass 5 blue cheviot s 10 years < geieer: $9.95 Boys’ 79¢ Broadcloth Shlr‘l. full cut, new patterns, fast 500 colors. Sizes 11 to 14%5.. V¢ Boys’ 59¢ Neckwear, beautiful range ord plfifffidboysa like best. Open end, s uy for gifts 39‘: Boys’' $2.95 Suits, n Yoz Toeea n';-g % stripe. blouse and BLADENSBURG ROAD" AT ISTH AND H STS. NE. made of ge- . $1 Home Need Buy Practical Gifts Now and Save 820 & sheet steel, 2% Joty g s s hmkxnpg.nma......... c 7S¢ l‘nmm Scoops, yre;ud from one piece 1; narrow mouzh zu gf’ o 45¢ % e, D '4-1 c g “mm Wash Boiler, uw:xcy, *1 95 !unlnc $2.50 23-Gal Alh Can, corrugated galvanized * iron, with sl 98 B4 Boin ;w.ac e 5"14; hédvily gn\varuzed 1xmly woven 95¢ C!o) willow! potiom ... € $1.50 3-Pc. Mop Sets; one oblong dust mop, one trhngle oil 89 mop and one pint polish.. c $1.25 Wash Tubs, No. 2 size; made of extra’ heavy ized sheet iron ... 98¢ Window hh-l e avle 'to'“27" inch buy lt $1.09 Siepon Pails, Size, in blue green, ivory.. 119 Galvanized ‘ eavy ‘grade, with wringer nd stationary hook 0. 2 size, 79¢; 89c Nu. Ennmel Rouum extra , With hgo\;:ble tray, self- .82 25 mfllu lréigned uo M- " crinkled gqnj 27 tnenmn ] 790 m Gas B. anges 5 Only g Down g:;;r'vw ;n-m;l frimmed. while qulntlfy ’? fi rnsts. Delivered — not installed. S_ee These Values in Gas Ran‘g'es Delivered and Tnstalled uo 3-!!"!‘! §1?.7§ ‘8500 Gas Range ......... $50.00 $22.50 &’.‘;'r . $54.50 :’:‘.'.'.,..,. ... 86450 Lot gangs ... $54.50 il " g49%0 Cabinet Range . $1995 Wash Tubs, ex- - Famous Hammond patented motor, lully guaranteed. Bakelite 'case in ‘blick or walnut. A little gem. Buy for gifts. $5 Casserole $398 Silver plated frame with genuine pyrex inset dish. Buy for gifts. " Men’s Sheep- Lined Coats $745 Made of moleskin cloth. Lowest price ever for llm quality. “Sizes' 36 to 48. Extra , 50 to 56, $8.50. $1. 98 Overall Pants. $129 Madg of blue den- im, fleece lined. Sizes 30 to 4. Men’s $3 ;nd $ Wark Trousers $198 In a range of neat pat- terns. r%:zes 30 'to' 4. Wonderful values. $9.85 Mackinaws $498 ‘1 oxford gray and p am blue. Sizes