New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 8, 1916, Page 11

Second Section NEW BRITAIN HERAILD. | Pages 11 to 18 NEW BRITA]N CONNECTICUT, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1916. A i THIRTEEN SHOPPING DAYS T0 XMAS WITH TIME RAPIDLY SHORTENING As the days draw near to Christmas the most intensely practical, sensible and helpful advice is, to shop as early as possible. In the morning if you can. growing busy, busier, busiest. We are now right in the bustle of Christmas buying, with the days It is wise to shop in the morning because there are fewer people in the cars, there are fewer people in the street, there are fewer people in the stores. You are able to shop with comfort and to shop with wisdom, with time to use your judgment in buying and to leave for home on cars that arc not crowded. and most varied. Shopping in this store means shopping with the most pleasure and satisfaction. Stocks arc the largest What About Umhrellas for Giffs ? Something Suitahle for Anyone Our assortment of holiday umbrellas has been selected with the greatest care and was purchased early in the year before the great price advance them. NOTHING MORE USEFUL for man, woman, or child than a good Umbrella, of the giver every time it is used. here of us. If a bit You'll get the best kinds. FOR $1.98 EACH youw'll find Umbrellas with good covers, and big assortmént of plain or trimmed Han- dles suitable for man or woman. Others 98c and $1.50. FOR $3.95 F3«€H, there are Umbrellas for men or ‘women, in silk and linen mixtures, or all silk covers with sterling trimmed, carved or plain handles, $3.95 each. COLORED SILK UMBRELLAS are very scarce these days, but we have a fine showing in plain Red, Blue, Green, Changeable, Purple, Gray, Brown, thus practically offering you umbrellas at the old prices Come see making the owner think uncertain as to what to give decide on an Umbrella and buy it FOR $2.98 EACH there are good black Umbrellas with carved or Sterling trimmed handles, and the new 10ops, ebenoid handles. .In fact, many good ones at $2.98 each. FROM $4.95 TO $15.00 there are men’s or women'’s Umbrellas in pure Silk or Gloria, Silk and Linen. Some with wide Satin borders, taped edge with wonderful choice in handles. AT $4.95 AND $5.95 EACH there are Umbrellas with fancy borders, for women’s use in almost any color that one could desire. Very, very choice for others with XMAS STOCKINGS With a wealth of kinds and every conceivable shade, it is casy to choose a gift from our showing of SILK STOCKINGS, price 79c to $10.00 pair. The BLACK SILK STOCKINGS with Orange Tipping, that sell at $1.15 pair, have wonderful wearing qualities. Others tipped with Kelly Green are all silk with lisle interlined heels, soles, toes and tops at $1.59 pair. ‘Women’s PHOENIX SILK STOCKINGS, black, white and all the shoe shades, 80c and $1.05 pair. Boot Silk Stockings, black and all the leading colors, full fashioned, 59c pair. There are the “Notaseme” Stockings for women and children, at the old price until the new supply comes in January. FOR THE TOILET For Christmas gifts there are many appropriate goods to be found at our Toilet department. CHOICE PERFUMES, Toilet Water, Creams, Powders, Soaps, etc. in all the leading imported odors. TIdeal Quelque, Fleurs, Azurea Le Trefle, Djerkivs, Mary Garden, Gotys Rose, Cotys L’Origan, Roger & Gallet, etc. as well as the favorite domestic kinds. .Hudnuts, Browns, Colgates, Luxor, Bradley, Babcock, Risley, etc., prettily boxed and priced from 25¢ to $7.50, XMAS RIBBONS Very special is the HOLLY RED SATIN RIBBON, 3 inches wide, that we are offering at 121/c yard. NEW DRESDEN RIBBON with light and dark ground, widths 5% and 6 inches, for fancy bags and other uses. Very special at 25c¢ yard. Others 7 inches wide for 30c yard. MOIRE TAFFETA RIBBON, 6% inches wide, Black, Alice, Turquoise, Old Rose, Navy, Coral, ‘White, Copenhagen, Pink, Maize, Red, 58c value, priced while lot lasts, at 389c yard. XMAS FLOWERS ARTIFICIAL ONES, as beautiful as the real, and so much more lasting, we are showing a wonderful $3.25 to $8.00 each. PLAID UMBRELLAS year, and we have some or showy for only $4.95 e RAG UMBRELLAS IN colors for women, $7.95. are much sought for this beauties that are not loud ach. . BLACK $2.98 to $6.00. In Good and handy. B gifts. SUITCASE priced $1.50 to $5.00 for black, $4 colors. CHILDR dles, or with animal heads, 59¢ UMBRELLAS to S UMBRELLAS, plain or for men or fancy han- | to $3.00 cach. variety at our Millinery department for corsage wear, for the Limosine or for Home Decoration. Long stemmed Chrysanthemums, truc to nature in colors and beauty. Asters, Nasturtians, Dahlias, Roses, Holly and Asparagus Fern, dalntily boxed are the | lovely Corsage Boquets, Orchids, Lily of the Valley, Violets and Gardenias. Also stunning effects in Antique Gold and Silver Corsage Adornments for evening wear. Boxed daintily for Christmas. women, $5.95 for BROWN, THOMSON & COMPANY, : : N XMAS SWEATERS We have a splendid showing of these Garments for feminine weavers. Nover more popular than now, and never such colors, or a bigger variety of styles. Some in regular Sweater stitch, others Shal- er Knit, Angora, and Brush Wool, the popular colors are Rose, Copenhagen, Purple, White, Green and Lavendar and others. Some with turn-over collars, Sailor and Byron Collars. Some in pinch-back style, and others with belt or sash. Lovely for gifts and priced from $2.98 to $25.00 each. XMAS LINGERIE It will be a practical gift combined wwith pretti- ness, if you make selection from our showing of Fine and Dainty Under-Muslins. CAMISOLES of all-over lace and ribbon for 75c ea. Also, many pretty models made of Crepe de Chine of white or pink, trimmed with wide lace of good qual- ity, applied in various ways. Some of Wash Satin, 980, $1.50, $1.98. CORSET COVERS, prettily boxed 50c, 59c, 75c, , $1.50. NIGHT DRESSES, all new models of fine Nainsook with lace or embroidery, 98c, $1.50 and $1.98 each. Also Crepe de Chine Lingerie and Phillipine and French hand-made kinds. XMAS NECKWEAR MARABOUT CAPES, natural with Ostrich, natural and black, with satin lining, suitable for evening wear, all specially priced. LOVELY CONCEITS in dainty Neck Dressings are the pretty Collars, and Collar and Cuff Sets, and other new and attractive adornments, moderately priced and particularly appropriate for gifts, XMAS VEILINGS NEW MESH VEILS in plain and fanoy effects, Black, Taupe, Navy, Brown, etc. with fancy borders, 50c to $1.08 each. CHIFFON CLOTH MOTOR VEILS in all colors, size 2x1 yard, at 98c, $1.50 and $1.98 each. STORM VEILS of Japanese Voile, 2x1 yard, in all colors, 50c each. CHIFFON CLOTH VEILING, with deep border, much used for motoring. 22 inches wide, all colors, for b69c ya XMAS MUFFLERS Ang\l:: the many things for men’s gifts at our furni: g department a Knitted Muffler would fill the bill. We have a full and complete line in the plain silk and knitted silk kind, in two-tone ef- fects. Also plain colors with a full line of the popu- lar Phoenix Mufflers with prices ranging from $1.00 to $5.00 each. Stop and see them, HARTFORD HOUSTON TELLS HOW 10 CUT LIVING COST 25 e i tion Increased Production and Better Distribution, His Advice Washington, Deg. 8.—Efforts to re- | duce the cost of living through cg‘easrd production and better tribution of the country’s foods are detailed in the annual report of Sec- retary Houston of the department of agriculture. Tht report also devotes considerable attention to the pure food law and urges on congress the JBeed of strengthening it to permit Standardization of foods and drugs and inspection of foods and drugs fac- % tories. Records of the department, the re- port sets forth, show that except for in- dis- ¢ meat and dairy products the per cap- | ita production of the leading food commodities in the United States has sremained about the same despite the “rapid growth of population. Statistics presented cover a period of sixteen vears. The population has increased In that time 33 per cent. There is ground for optimism, the report says, Bs to the ability of the nation not only to supply itself with food, but Increasingly to meet the needs of the world. ~ One of the principle aims of the de- partment has been to increase production. The report steady growth since 1913 in the out- put of beef and an advance in the Rumber of swine every year since 1899, More extensive sheep raising ls recommended as a source of food. It is pointed out that only one farm “In seven in the Unitea Supports sheep. Fifty million sheep, It is said, could be added to the coun- try’s flocks, Stabilizing of production is recom- mended ag one of the greatest agri cultural needs in producing food trops sufficient to meet demands. This meat shows = ASK FOR and GET -HORLICK’S THE ORIGINAL MALTED MILK States now ! can be accomplished hest, the report '1he economic waste of foodstuffs in points out, through better adapted or improved crop varieties, more s} tematic and rational crop rotation and cure better co-operation between ship- | ably increased acre yields gradually {and expensive, even when the articles ! improved agricultural practice gen- pers and carriers and greater effi- | will be brought about in a large part jinvolved clearly are adulterated or erally. In many parts of the country ciency in methods of handling, with | of the area adapted to the staple food | misbranded. To meet this situation, livestock produc- , view to eliminate, or at least great- | I have recommended in the estimates is essential to enduring and destructive climatic condi- | for the fiscal vear 1918 that the sec- economical agriculture, the report de- clares. Broaden Acres of Production. It is highly desirable, it is pointed cut, that areas for rtroduction of staple crops be broadened as far as experience and sound economics may partment as a means of cheapening nw products. Already, the report “arrangemenis have been made with fifty-eight stockyard companies to secure monthly reports of livestock receipts and shipments. A uniform system of marketing records has been established at the instance of the de- partment by a number of yards Methods and costs of marketing live- stock and meats were investigated. A preliminary investigation of the sources, accuracy and use of market reports on livestock and meats h been made. The results of this study have been utilized in development of plans for the organization of a dem- market news service for transit have been conducted. The ob- ject of these investigations is to se- ly to reduce, the present waste. “Well-tested systems of accounts and records for primary grain elevat- | ors, for live-stock shipping "associa- " tions, and for co-operative stores have been issued. Systems for country creameries and cotton warehouses have been devised and are being test- and parasites and by better stock rais- ing. More than 40 per cent. of the original tick infested territory has been cleared, the report says, and the annual loss of $40,000,000 through this parasite has been greatly reduced. Diseases are being eliminated. Food Production. The report says of the food produc- tion: “The production of food crops ade- quate to meet the consuming needs of the country and the export demand is a matter of large importance to the American people. Our potential ag- gicultura] resources in this respect are state experiment stations and the de- | of | partment,’and also by good farmers to justify the expectation that consider- unscrupulous quately be prevented. In some cases maintenance of prosecution is difficult tions never occur in this country with equal severi! throughout all the staple-crop regions. It is highly de- sirable ,therefore, further to broaden the areas for these staples as far as experience and sound economics may warrant.” x Food and Drug Acts. retary of agriculture be authorized to establish standards of strength, qual- ity, or purity for articles of food and for those articles of drugs which are sold under or by a name not recog- nized in the United States pharmaco- poeia or national formulary. The suggestion provides that if any article warrant. In this respect the report ed under commercial conditions. Sy ) ! ! ny ar dwells on/ the importance of control- tems perfected by the department The report reviews at length the f?llsltod(‘ox}‘for;‘n ];o 5 thg es(zl;bnshg[ ling plant diseases and insect pests. for farmers' co-operative elevators | administration of. the foods and drugs, f]:g“h‘r‘;;:m“ u“n]“w ““i: f;g;‘l’;d ‘s“o ai Marketing of farm products, rural and for fruit and produce associations | 5ot It recommendations for legisla- plz;inl\' Dlld'(‘on*pic\lou;lv e ho\;' ! finances and rural organization, the already are in extensive use. A plan‘| : I 3 cons sly to s 2 2 T 5 5 | tion to reinforce the present law are|it differs from the standard. report says, have received close at- for adapting farmers grnm»ele\ntor}gi‘von_ rodtree An oo B e e e o > p i e anics to.the patronage dividend | ELVSP: I ; : Jihave a® ; tention from the department in, the: companios 1o .the patronase ivldend Iwith the administration of the food |estimates that the department be S G soa LS Seol e [l Aee i ke ¥ and drugs act has strikingly empha- | given authority to inspect establish- SR e L B . l'sized the importance of enforceable | ments producing foods or drugs in- . - e B | Meat production has = been in-|ginqards for foods and drugs. With- | tended for shipment in interstate or | Improved marketing of livestock "creased, according to the report, | ¢ them it is impossible to carry out | foreign commerce, No specific au | and meats has been sought by the de- i gely through checking of disease m s o & : spec = completely the purposes of the act. In many instances protection of the consumer—the principal object of the law—cannot fully be accomplished, nor can unfair practices on the part thority exists at the pr the suggested sent time. If authority be granted, the department should be able to im prove the ! both by quality of food products, bringing to the attention of SLOAN BROS. The season is agog with comely dress creations and com- 7 manufacturers ade- | i ( | i | | i e —— lons(nl“:n e s s e e so varied and ample that there can ivestock simila a A = a ahil - ¥ p . A toalifor Unenishable Forans s IR Dol SR TRLk Y eiea s s bndant, fortis pre-eminent Other efforts at better distribution .\ climatic conditions are normal I methods are described as follows: and,the foreign demand is not exces- at last. Marketing Facilities, . One of the greatest agricultural ] “Sur have been made of the needs, therefore, is the stabilizing of marketing facilities for agriculture production. LA FRANCE has products in nine cities and advice has “Sharp fluctuation of yeild and never before had so been glven regarding the location, es- price from season tends to stimulate B tablishment and and management of speculative and superficial farming rich an assortment of municipal retail and wholesale pub- and to discourage the systematic crop . lic mzllrkcts. Detailed studies also rotation and through cultural prac- styles in shoes to offer, | have been made of conditions in other tice which are essential to an en- each passing the censor cities. Investigation concerning meth- [ during and economically sound ag- | ods of handling and grading perish- [ri;u]uu-e. It is obvious that, in large with full merit marksfor able products and the practicability | measure, stabilization of production | or standardization of the products and | must be hrought about throuzh the comfort, flt and Style, | their containers have progressed rap- | use of better adapted or improved idly. agricultural practice generally, includ- “The issuance of monthly cold-stor- | ing in many sections, larger attenticn age reports on apoles has been con- | to live-stock production. | tinued, and the work has been extend- | *“As the principles of crop improve- | ed to include butter, eggs and cheese. { ment are better understood and more }'rhcsn reports show the cold-sto | zenerally applied. larger yields per holdings throughout the country and |acre should resnlt. In addition. a include a comparison of the hnldll\gx}uymg deal can be accomplished of the current year with those of the {through increase of soil fertility and previous year, In co-operation with | better cultural methods. Enough has lcamem, extensive investigations of | been done in this direction by the Il manufacturers any insanitary condi tions that may be discovered and by @ insanitary conditions. WE SOLICIT YOUR CHARGE ACCOUNT We Are Making An 7 1 7 Important Announcement’ We are selling highly artistic worthy Furniture at prices less than you have ever dreamed of getting it for. You owe it to pourself to visit this Furniture store and select the article that will make your home more attractive. Collapsible Card Table, mahogany finish, covered with either felt or leather. SPECIAL AT $1.69 We mention a few of the many beautiful Christ- mas suggestions now on exhibit on our main floor— Hall Clocks, Banjo Clocks, Lamps, Bric-a-Brac, Pictures, Serving Trays, ing Stands, Tilt Tables, Martha Washington Sewing Tables, Pedestals, Tabourettes, Parlor Tables, Library Tables, Leather Chairs, Ladies’ Desks. Piano Lamps,* beautiful thiigs to numerous to mention. AGENTS FOR HOUSEHOLD RANGES. AGENTS FOR COLUMBIA GRAFONOLAS. LOUIS HERRUP 1052-1058 MAIN STREET, Dresser Smok- Many other HARTFORD, CONN. i securing evidence of production unde