Evening Star Newspaper, January 8, 1937, Page 13

THE DAN DUNN THAT WAS A BAD PLAN TO LEAVE THAT G\RL TIED UP THERE. BANKOK-- MAYBE SHE KNOWS HOW TO OPEN THE SECRET EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1937. A—13 Other almost equally or injurious drugs have been sold to the public.for weight- reducing purposes. The vigorous en- forcement of the postal fraud-order| - # laws, it is believed, will drive such 4 drugs off the mail-order market.” The inspectors also have had their hands full attempting to stem the | flow of obscene literature. Secret Operative 48. ©Jow IN THE MURKY ROOM. DAN A ~\| SEARCHES THE CORNER TO WHICH MAYBE VOURE || KAY HAS DIRECTED HWIM=~=-- THE RIGHT -= - POISONOUS SMOKE MAKES WIS ws LL STOP || SENSES REEL---WITH UNCERTAIN ER-- FINGERS HE TOUCHES THE STONES- HURI!V-- By Norman Marsh QN HIS LAST CONSCIOUS EFFORT, DAN LURCHES AGAINST THE WALL-- WIS SHOULDER TOUCLES T TONE - = SLOWLY THES E:VEVS%AQLEJ SPENS - AND LT FALLS TO THE I-I C-CAN'T SEEM TO_ FIND ANVYTHING -~ = THERE IS NO-- | !llllllllllll e “Undoubtedly,” the report explains, il. | “much obscene matter is transported Farley Report Shows Mil- |, iities oter than the malls and . : the rigid enforcement of State laws lions Lost on Lotteries, | torbiading the sale and display of in- | decent publicatiuns and pictures would Drugs and Other Items. | do much to help rid the fleld of ob- | Jectionable matter.” The American people continue to be a soft touch. 1In the annual report of Postmaster ‘General Farley today, ‘the postal in- spection division said that in the fiscal year 1936, 3,643 mail fraud cases were investigated, and added, “it is a mat- 23 ter of record,” that in just 97 of these 252 victims had spent $36,000,000 for bad < Yottery tickets, worse patent medicines and other attractive items. “In the course of examination of | " weight reducing and mcruamx nos- For the first time in three years the Post Office Department ended the year with a net deficit for purely postal ex- penditures, the “red” amounting to $16,973,167.57. This, it was explained, was due to the operation of the 40- hout law and increased custodial force ;ut. ‘The gross deficit was $88,316,- 24.29 and the lower figure was set by making the usual charge-offs, prin- cipally for subsidies and franked | matter. Receipts of $665,343,356. S trums.” the report says, “the depart- | ment has been impressed by the ex- ~—- tent to which the pubdic has been in- Jured not only in its property but also Receipts were up to $665,343,356.48. The report frowns on any move to { restare the 2-cent rate for first-class s=<in its health by the taking of prepara- ‘== tions containing harmful, and in some == instances, deadly ingredients. Dini- trophenol, a by-product of the manu- facture of TNT (or, in some instances of the making of motion-picture films), o= has been sold under various names as | & weight-reducing agent. - Poisonous and Deadly. = “The attention of the public has SXbeen directed to the poisonous and = deadly effect of this drug upon certain %= people. Medical authorities have dis- countenanced its use even under the| supervision of doctors, because of its = tendency to cause cataracts in the eyes ~ and destruction of the liver, with an appreciable percentage of fatalities. SALTZ 7 EE— 'mlfl pointing out that 2 instead of the 3-cent rate would have lowered reve- nue by approximately $80,000,000 in the past year even with “allowance being made for the probable additional volume at the lower rate.” ings continue to expand, deposits on July 1 being $1,260,787.703.92, which | was almost $30,000,000 over the 1935 figure. Buymg Power ngher income was the highest in December | of any period in 17 years, according {to the United States Bureau of Agri- cultural Economics. Fine Appuedd frr Gontlomen Because so many Washingtonians requested it we are starting our SALE OF Men'’s Furn ishings N CONJUNCTION WITH OUR CLOTHING SALE ‘The items in this sale were gathered from the style sources of the world. Every piece of merchandise is suitable for wear right now. and our reason for this price sacrifice is to elear our shelves for anticipated spring merchandise. Take advantage savings. Eatire Steck of $1 Ties. . . Eatire Stock of $1 Eutire Steek of H of these .69¢, 3 for $2 .50 Ties, $1.19, 3 for $3 igher Priced Ties 209, off 36 Tie and Handkerchief Sets. were $3.50, mow ENTERE STOCK OF SHIRTS $2.50 to $5 Values including English tab eollars, button-dewn ceollars, kent col- lars, and peointed eellars in all able fabries SPECIAL GROUP OF SHIRTS 250 to $3.30 featuring whites in meek- band and collar atiached styles, aise Farley reported also that postal sav- | Buying power of the farmer's net | Ask About Sears Easy P'ayment Most well-dressed men , 15 o share this savings. All medium weight, Single or Men’s Staunton Fashion Tailored know the fine tailoring and quality of Fashion late Winter models of finer materials and sought- after colors double breasted models, light, medium and dark SUITS & O’‘COATS ‘Tailored garments and will be on hand early to . The Suifs All-wool worsteds, many shades. Sizes 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 and 42, Overcoats All- wool heavy winter- weight coatings, double breasted, belted back, ragian or set-in sleeves. Blue, gray and brown. Sizes 34 to 44, 19¢ cotton. ankle . long or short Medium-weight blue cham- bray with reinforced front, Pleece lined horse- hide. _ scuff - proof; tanned chrome. Black: all sizes. sleeve back. Broadcloth SHIRTS 1.00 b Lustrous quality, in plain white or fancy woven shirtings. Button-down or Non-Wilt collar. All full cut and pre-shrunk. Others, $1.00 to 5295 lined collar; triple stitched for extra wear. Non-rip facing, unbreakable buttons. Deep double yoke Others, 69¢ to $1.95 Shirts, Drawers (4 9. Cotton ribbed, ecru color: long-sleeve shirts, knitted wrists; 3-button opening: ank le-length drawers, snug-fitting ankles. Others, 19¢ Reg. $3.19 ROBES 2.79 ‘Tailored style with double shawl collar. Finished ‘with 3 pockets. Attractive patterns. Small, medium and large. Others, 3349 to $6.98 SELECTIONS s/,,,,,_ Rough and Tumble sorsshor| Corduroy SUITS Reduced Suits that will stand a lot of /I " 4” . hard wear from active voungsters. Cossack-style jacket, with, sport back. Bright plaid lined. Brown Regular or gray. Sizes 6 to 16. Price, $4.98 1.98 49c Wool melton Heavy and suede cloth. shori or long blue, maroon sleeves ankle and tan. Sizes or knee length 61018, to 34 Boys‘ Jackets cotton Cotton Worsted Trousers for Men l.(i!) French-back cotton worsted. regular-cut model, 20-inch cuff bottom. Boat sail drill pockets. Sizes 30 to 44. Regular $7.95 Suede Leather leather collar, pels and pocket edges. Adjustable buckle straps. jomits Reversed 5 98 cuffs, la- Sizes 42 to 48. tabs amd separate tab collars te match, now priced $1.95, 3 for $5.75 Hrenoekotdeni-huo--hlr;: % ot Butive stock of 50¢ and 75¢ hose 38e¢, 3 pr. 81 Entire steck of Imported lisle or silk hose Speehl Growp of Pajamas were $2.50 $1.39, 3 for $3.75 Mre stock of Robes, house ecoats, and lounge swits .209, off Jmported Novelties ..........509 off S Felt Hats, were $7.50, now. . .$4.45 83 Felt Hats, were 35, mow......$3.45 Men’s Oxfords o 2.29 Blucher style oxfords, with leather soles and rubber heels. Strong, sturdy long wearing grade. 6 to 11. - 1.00 An unbelievably low price for high quality footwear. Straps and ties; medium heels. Sizes 4 0 8. Other Shoes to $3.98 GALOSHES for Women, Misses and Children ? Other Shoes to $3.00 $2.49 Shoes For Women and Misses 1.69 ‘Ties, oxfords, straps and pumps; low, med- i ium or high heels. R Sizes 4 to 8. Others to $3.98 Chll’s Oxfords B8 Black or brown leathers with composition soles. o Sizes 813 to 2. 2 * Chintz designs, florals, checks, Others to $189 AW & A flock dots. SPECIAL GROUP 0 ecocktail jackets were $7.50, now $5.95 Entire stock of $10 Flannel Robes $7.95 ! Entire stock of $15 Silk Robes $10.95 olriets 50% off Continuing our Sale of hand tailored LANGROCK AND OTHER FINE CLOTHES at 20% off 990 Suits, Topronis and Overceats.$32 $45 Suits, Topeoais and Overceatis.$3¢ $50 Swits, Topeoais and Overceats.$40 S Suits, Topeoais and Overceats. $44 Suits, Topeoats and Overeceats. $48 $65 Suits . .. ......... .$52 $70 Sumits ... ccaan.iiiinea.. ... 858 $75 Suits ........ Snap on and it like a glove. Warmly lined. Sizes 4 to 8, also girls sizes 11 to 2. Flared Skirts, Princess Lines, Men’s Rubbers, 98¢ K o hirowaists Storm dress style, full lined; flexible edge sole; sizes 6 to 12. Mothers! Here Is Real Value! Tots’ Coat Sets Made for 3 98 Boys and Girls ‘Three-piece model of navy blue chincilla. Double- breasted coat, leggings and helmet. Warmly lined and interlined. * Seersuckers, Brights, Pastels; all color fast. Mecnnsinnn * Rip-proof seams, basted hems, careful sizing. Never before such super styling. Never before such lovely fabrics. Never before such an amazing value! All combined to make these newest June O’Day Dresses just supreme in every detail. Every new 1937 neck- line and sleeve treatment. See these gems of fashion and you'll surely buy two. Sizes 14 to 20, 38 to 46. Other Dresses, 98c to 56.60 911 Bladensburg Road at 15th & H Streets, N.E. Women's Pure Silk Hose 4 s ]-90 Fine gauge, clear flawless hose, with seamed effect back. French heels, sandal soles. Popular shades. Sizes 813 to 10%. Other Coat Sets Priced to $10.98 sesessaTues uummaumrsm New Going On’ ot This Address i UnYo-'chnr‘eAmnc BROS. 3 ZN’ C. 1341 F l. N. W. Pl Lease Expires! sw“ ' 714 12th St. NW. Closes January 9, 1937