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(=] NEW BRITAIN ITERALD Pages 15 to 28 EVENING WEAR I PARIS IS POPULAR Headdress Is Being Given Es- pecial Atention (P —Dressmakers cfforts to populariu turbans and headdresses for even: theater, restaurant and casino wear. thus far have made small impres- sion on American and English wo- men. French, Spanish and South Amer- icun women, however, seem to like the idea of covering heads with swathed folds of glitter- ing metallic or cire fabrics ornament- ed with jewels. Frequently they ap- pear in quite elaborate evening mil- linery, Jeanne Lanvin, one of the first | important dressmakers to seriously push the evening headdress, keeps Tight on promoting the style and daily gets more converts to her mode of metallic turbans, Another creator whose word is law to scores of fashionable mem- bers of Parish society and who fa- vors covered heads in the evening is Agnes. She creates turbans for cvening and herself recently ap- peared at Ciro's in a draped tur- ban of shining black cire satin. On many of the evening hats real jewels are worn. Ganna Walska often affixes jeweled pendant brooches to the evening hats of gold lame which she favors. She chooses a jewel which harmonizes with the necklace and bracelets which she almost invariably adds to her evening costume. FLEA MARKET IS CHANGED GREATLY Modern Fascism Brings About Different Market Customs Jan. 27 (®—Eager hands no longe grlp the shopper in the “flea market” of Rome—fascism has | stopped that—but the charm and “bargains” of this old market placo still draw Americans, both residents and tourists, Rome, their shorn | various age and origin, being one of the few.commodities that has a second-hand atmosphere. | The tourist in horn-rimmed spec- | tacles, who thinks to obtain bar-| #ains, is drawn by this magnet. But his trading ability is as noth- ing compared with that of the wily | Neapolitan or Venetian seller. The merchants come from all over | Ttaly, Between Wednesdays they ' journey to lesser markets in nearby |!0'fll. Faces seldom change, which | | would indicate that a location on the || | 01 exccution ground is a good busi- ness proposition. - SHOWING BIG GAIN Use of Electricity Is Given as'| J One Reason | New York, Jan. 27 of public utility earnings, which | now approximate $60,000,000 a month, is due in great measure to | increased use of electrical devices in American homes. Central stations estimate that in- come from the various devices | ranges from $2 & year for the vac- | uum cleaner and washing machine | to $§2 a year for the electric ranze. | The "electric retrigerator, using $10 |forth of electric current yearly, | | ranks second to the range. | Further revenue is obtained from | radiant heaters, worth $9 yearly to | the current producer, all-electric ra- dio sets. which require $10.95 worth | | of current and ironing machines, | | operated at an expense of $1 Toasters use $375 worth of cur- rent, electric fans have a $4.40 up- | keep and electric irons cost $5 year- ly. The electric devices are widely |used in homes. It is estimated (P —Growth | with frons, 4,250,000 with washing machines, 280,000 with ironing ma- chines, 390,000 with refrigerators and 480,000 with ranges. | Although there are only about ySO,(\U(‘,UN\ homes in America, so | many homes may find use for mors |than one electrical appliance that | | the field is multiplied. In effect, therefore, salesmen have a field of 60,000,000 homes in which to sell | | some sort of electrical machine, that 5,900,000 homes are equipped with vacuum cleaners, 12,800,000 Almost anything can be bought | there when the merchants assemble | Lincoln, But Buys Many Issues eb., Jan. 27. M —Bond- cach Wednesday. Everything from | ¢q yjgebtedness is forbidden by con- packages of pins to kitchen ranges|evitutional mandate in Nebraska, is ‘offercd—nearly all in fifirst class |yt the state is one of the heaviest condition. from the “flea market” of Paris, which deals mostly in second-hand articles. The market is held In the Campo heretics de Fiori, the spot where and criminals once were burned to death at the stake. But today, au- tomobiles and street cars honk and clang on its border. The market differs thus purchasers of the issues of commonwealths, Excess funds of Nebraska's per- manent school and other educa- | tional trust funds usually are ln- vested in state bords. The state treasury receives $700,- | 000 a year in interest on long term bonds issued by the state of Mas- other ' " | sachusetts. 1t is the “poor man's shop” al- |37 | any me . there,| 1t also has hought heavily on though many others eed o wear. | PUblic issucs of Idaho, Deleware One whole side is devoted to wear-| ing apparel for both men and wom- en, Rugs from the near east :m\‘ vearls| Radio Gives Boost to | The Slipper Industry displayed . Necklaces of which never saw an oyster may be| bought for les sthan a dollar. While merchants no longer try to Fold the prospective customer's at-| to his| tention by hanging on clothes—that's uncthical business practice now-—the desire to sell is no whit abated. Youngsters, typical street arabs offer packages of pins and cards of ordinary buttons with overpowering persistence. The itinerant garlic seller, with his wares draped around | his neck, lends atmosphere to the scene. Oft in one corner 1s a survival of the old vegetable market, parent of the “flea market.” The vendors are mostly peasant women with bright silk handkerchiefs as head-dress. Nearby, dealers in cggs “candle” their wares by means of a simple pasteboard tube glued to one eye, with the egg turned slowly at the other end. Shining tinware swinging in the breeze lends a more or less musical note. Wooden kitchen utensils, and stoves, give a domestic touch, Harness, hardware, cameras, opera and field glasses, nograph records” and jo out the exhibitis. elry round The jewelry is of result from two things; the Our milk farmers and and contains ment. JE SEIBERT& SON 433- 439 PARK ST. 2 | “used pho- | Better Dairy Products right kind of a source of supply and a modern up to the minute plant. comes from our own farms and from neighboring has just been completed .and latest in dairy equip- | and Mississippi. Northampton, Eng., Jan. 27 There is 2 boom on the slipper buM- ness. The radio is held responsible, Officials of the Shoe Trade Fed- ion report ihat there has bheen an unpr pers—carpet slippers, the men have been staying at home more of recent months and listening o the radio. programs. FeelGood Host ailments start from poor eliminat (constipation or nmkonxnp.dmb lnhb nll dermis Il - iseral lonight try HATUHI'! lmw- - vel@uba_ ecre I | | Al 22 New Britain druggists. | ccedented demand for slip- | leather slip- | pers and various other kinds—since | and cream our new plant the very best 'State Bans Bonding | || Lifebuoy Health Soap For face, hands and bath. The 10c size. For Saturday 5 C | Only. each .. i s Novelties Winter Weight Hose Including silk and ools, cashmeres and ovelties. A flne as- Cotton ortment in all shades nd combinations, all close-out lots, Values as high as $1.00 . pair. 39 turday c ‘Women’s Heavy Weight Rayon Hose Strictly first quality hoss, heavy rayonm, lisle tops, original values to 69c; many colors and sizes to choose from. 2 sc | Cotton p half price. To Close Out Saturday FOR TOMORROW—THE LAST DAY Lingerie Bargains Women’s Bloomers of genuine ! Windsor wash and ready models. trimmed ..... Costume Slips with deep shadow- | proof hems, trimmed with laces and hamburgs .. 456 “Hood" Gym Shoes | For Girls and Boys First quality ! ity. Al sizes. For TOmorrow ....... 95c Kleinert’s Baby Pants | Al colors, all sizes, | ber. First quality. For Tomorrow .. gum rub- 19¢ A Remarkable Lot of Leather Pouch Bags All made with inside compartment for change. Frames have colored in- lay, and many have the . new large knob clasp. FOR TOMORROW ‘Wamen's Imported Lincn Handkerchiefs A very fine count linen Hand- Girls Cooking School Caps kerchiefs from Ireland \\‘I'h‘ 1/6th. inch hem. Our 12%ec | Regulation style. Made of rare grade. For 3 25 quality muslin, 9 Saturday .... for € | ¥or Tomorrow ........ (4 Aprons to Embroider Unbleached Aprons, stamped on good quality brown cotton. Several new patterns to choose from. Models on display. Saturday, each ..... : 29c Easton, Crane and Pike's Highland Linen | Stationery white and Women’s Tinted Vests full eut, sizes 36 ality shou well made to 44, top styl: garmens, Full quire hoxes, Strictly first tints. Regular 50c box. For Tomorrow .. Stamped Pillow Cases Just reccived. Stamped Pillow Cases, good qual- ity cotton with Royal Society patterns, hemstitched style. Saturday, a pair ‘Boys’ Winter Caps Our famous Ace Muffler Cap and also Muffler Cap with leather top. Extraordinary good values at $1.00 each, ; 69 c i To Close Out Saturday .........coc0vvenenn fi——. Last Day Hosiery Clearances Children’s Silk and Wool Hose in striped and block effect, ality silk and wool, To Close Out Saturday, a pair Men's heather, p turday, styles, in sizes to 9% light irregulars, ay, a pair Women’s Novelty Mercerized Hose 5ood quality Mercerized Hose, heavy weight, A close-out lot at less than 19¢ ribbed to the toe, Saturday, a pair .... Muslin Gowns in many desirable Very nicely Corset Brassieres with all around reducing belts, in heavy iacquard fabrics . perfect hose. ovelty Hose ain and good 39¢ ribbed styles. Strictly first quality, assorted colors and all in all color combina- NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 1928 A er's Bitter 95¢ 16-0z. size s ® pair 15¢ Liver Oil s1.28 Children's Plaid Hose I novelties. Long hose, straight 12-0z. size Neoterrum lsc 8-0z. size Ayers Health- """"""""" tone ..... . 95¢ $1.90 size S. S $1.00 size Hinds Honey & Almond Cream $1.50 size O 8. Tonic .$1.65 87¢ Costume — of Rayon Slips Ombray Alpaca. A $1.50 value. .95¢ 95¢ Winter Drug Needs Our Prices Always tine .. 96e | ST DAY OF JANUARY SPECIA From The Downstairs Store Special Sale and Demonstration “Betty-Bright” SELF-WRINGING MOP These mops are combined wet and dry mops—self-wringing. There are no gears or springs to get out of order. Approved hy Good Housekeeping Insti- tute. Complete with 10-quart gal- 98¢ vanized Bl e vasate e A Special Saturday Sale of Colgate & Co.’s | “OCTAGON” SOAP POWDER The popular laundry 21l C & ; & or { help A New Britain Produ “COLUMBIA” VACUUM BOTTL Grood weight metal case, cname trown, with aluminum p and shoulder. Warranted first quality in every particular, 1 pint size. Ior Saturday One-Half Price SH TOWELS Good weight, closely woven, very absorbent quality. Pure white body with red and blue borders. Size 18x37 inches Regularly 25c. For Saturday COTTAGE CURTAIN > quality Voile material with blue I rose 20 inches and two lengt Our regular $1.98 stock. Mads of very i ruffles, complete with tie-ba IPor Saturday, complete olor 40 inches long $1.69 DIAMOND “E” Fresh dir Window Uentilators pair Take Out Health Insurance— Buy Several DIAMOND “E” All Metal Frame WINDOW VENTILATORS Heavy metal frame enameled black, with specially treated linen color cloth body. Keeps out drafts, dust, rain or snow, lets in plenty of fresh air. Sizes 8x39 and 11x39. Your Cholee 11 44 " Tomorrow Is The Last Day Of | Borden's Eagle Brand Milk The 14-0z. eam. FOR SATURDAY 3 50c the Lowest $1.50 size Scott's Emul- sion . tie sz Economocal ; Two Registered Pharmacists 0c size Palmolive D00 5ax il o S0 S0c size Pluto Water 29¢ ¢ size McCoy's Cod Liver Out Tablets . . 36¢ 2.2 Absorbine Jr. .. T8¢ Palmolive Shav- Cream . $1.20 Actually Below Cost! Infants’ Cashmerette Hose First quality Cashmerette Hose in all sizes up to 6. loc IFor Tomorrow, pair Men’s Underwear Winter weight Shirts or Drawers. Part wool, grey Random ribbed. — One of America’s best factories make this un- derwear. For tomorrow, .. 68C Last Day Notion Specials Johnson’s Liguid Wax Paste, 1 pint ...... S59¢ Singer Sewing Machine Oil ... 10¢ Putz Metal Polish ....... 15¢ Silva Putz, Silver Polish ...... 15¢ Ironing Board Pad and Cover . o9¢ Polishing Cloths ............ S¢ Sanitary Aprons, white or flesh . 10¢ DAD-TE DDFO: s siasimnnisis are sisioins 19¢ Perfecta Hair Nets, 6 in packa; 19¢ 12 Spoo!s Assorted Darning Silk 3¢ All Elastic Sanitary Belts .. ... Sew-On Hese Supporters, white or flesh 10c pair Boys’ Corduroy Pants An unheard-of value— good quality Corduroy trousers, well made, all Final Clearance Prices On Cotton Piece Goods sizes, 8 to 14. For Sat- urday, a pair .... LOT NO. 1—Lingerie fabrics, assorted voiies and batiste, in novelty pastel shades, original values to 39¢ a yard. Saturday, a yard . ... . lOC LOT NO. 2—Striped and plain satines in various colors, original values to 49c. l 5 To Close Out Saturday, a yard ... C One lot of new desirable pat- LOT NO. 3—Challies. 12%c terns, full piece, pezfect goods. 600 \ards of nmelt\ batiste. Saturday, yard . LOT NO. 4-—Batiste. Original values to 39c. To Close Out Saturday, yard e 19(: LOT NO. 5—Broadcloths and satinettes, also novel- ty ravon mixtures. Original values 49¢ to 59c¢. To Close Out 29c Saturday, vard .. LOT NO. 6—Assorted lot of novelty fabrics, suit- able for early Spring and Summer garments. Original values to 79¢ a yard. ..39¢ To Close Out Saturday, a yard . Kayser’s New 1928 Gloves included m this Sale ......... ur 89€ Colors and designs are new. Made of the famous washable “Chamoisette”, Perfect fitting. Sizes up to S. Infants’ Garments of Warm Domet Flannel Gowns, Sacques, Kimonos, Gertrudes Made of excellent grade cloth, nicely trimmed and finished .... 00000l snssasissanion 250 TOMORROW AT Condensed |