The evening world. Newspaper, October 9, 1908, Page 22

Could ¥. ou on $18 a Week Put Money in the Bank, As Some Home-Makers Do? ‘A Remarkable Feature of the Revelations Made) in These Letters from Housekeepers Is that Many Have Bank Accounts. Tt fe pleasant, in these days of hard luck stories and complaints against ex- leravagance, to read such letters as are daily arriving by the hundreds in the ‘paid in Fy competition. The letters clearly prove that there are many thou- | ‘asnds of couples economical enough and wise enough to live comfortably on $18 | In woek, Also that that income euffices numbers of them for the raising of | femily and the fattening ef a bank account. ‘All the replies go to prove the criminal folly of Joe Brooks, hero of “Paid fn Full,” who stole money to eke out his $18 salary. The Evening World's | “Paid in Full” contest establishes the fact that the right sort of people need | have no trouble in living on a weekly income of $18. est letters received: —— FIFTY-FIVE PRIZES. tman, and 1 think 1 could give the Joe |} For the best letters solving the Brookses a litle advi tae ; 5 $18-a-Week living expense prob- his eek. 1 q follows: Rent, 4 Jem in ‘Paid in Full”: One Cash Prize.. $25 One Cash Prize 10 Three Cash Prize: 5 50 Prizes of as many pairs ot #2 seats for the “Pafd in Full” ce we Weber's Theatre. he Evening Wor , New York City. P |running expenses, total $13. |maining $ Twould put toward the furs ‘niture until It was paid for. At the end tof a year there would be $18 in the rent box and some, I think, in each of the t | other compartments. Mrs, HATTID M. BATER, No. 157 Seventh avenue, New York City, Living In Tent in Summer. To the Editor of The Drening World: A tent privilege can be had for the asking at places within reach of New . York during the summer. Hubby can ss Ce Secu purchase the satlcloth necessary to 1 ‘One dollar from ave eves that pry and jmake the top and flaps, and the sides aa can be made out of mosquito netting “To save” is my motto, but let wife¥!on wooden frames, cost complete $15, in, which makes the rent $260 per month treat would be pe EU ee tlt from April 15 to October 15, six months. ‘Then out of my pocket comes one/ And the tent is his for next season. dollar more, Vegetables may be had in such a 1 it @ore; cages dearer cue, Just oa ttle bit res | Vicinity cheaper, fresher and better than down town, and then hubby can p quite nicely on heliiays, | bring the meat home with him after he ROS AHA Ces NOU Honk, |Jeaves the office. Now, during the win- bi Yet Substantial.” ter months. Ah! That is the time the spaeee Hat iy enquired, and trom’ $i0, to Sib ts MMe the PAttor of The Dvening World: aoquired, and from $10 to 8 ‘The problem of living comfortably on | eaMmed for taking charge of the apart: ‘vod, once a cou. | ment house. The butoner, grocer, $18 per week is eastly solved, baker, milkman, eto, all contribute ple realize that Mving up to the last thelr little mite th gratefulness tories penny is not necessary to secure happl- | ing secured | er coe Qa, AER oe to do a little ness, In the modern flats of to-day ®|Denefcial exercise, mornings and even: sy three or four rooms can be had for|ings, which wili remove the cram m $15 to.$I8 per month, A wife can|Contrected from sitting in a stu T proper care get a piain, yet sub-| office all Gay: and as he no doubt is of ntiat table on § weekly. In flate|@ genial temperament, and possesses as I mention the average gag bill | the faculty of makin friends the ten- T $00 per month. Tak-|ants will take a liking to him, and uurance, carfare, Junch | give him numerous commissions to per- ‘allowance of $4.60 will | form for them, and they will remuns ‘that cost, when a couple| fim handsomely in the way of * Bo hubby’ spends 1 ay ar ying to live within their means. |all of which will sosrue to the cnet After making a total of the above items benefit and tend to swell the finances. Pine You wil find a, balance, which, THOMAS B. REID, Koh will enable a ‘Tremont. New York City. Common Sense vs. False Pride, ‘To the Editor of The Brening World omy on the part of the wife, are hecessary to maintain | Common sense, mutual eacrifices and ne on the amount {n question. | an abwence of false pride would have irs. A. PHILIPS. made it easy for Joe Brooks and his/ t ixth street, City. veung, ee e Re PiOng Cah #18 Perl s Weel pret! je flat could be ha¢ win Uesge Cnantitier, for $4.50 per week. ‘Phe table expenses | Evening World: thould never be more than $5 per week. 8 wife my rent rife could do, most of the | > per month for gas. The Go my washing, | young couple, with the husband draw- Joe's lunches. By] ing a salary of $18 per week who can- 2 not save at least $15 per month are lacking those qualifications named erience | above, and will eventually find them. r ll food) selves dangerously near the same pre- Pr Oaterss 1} dicament as that in which Joe Brooks casted aland his young wife ite HB GHER. inth street. Stunning Long expertence “furniture on desk I would |ments, labelled (Exactly Like Picture) Special Saturday °A 98 to secure a coat, serviceable now as well as later on, at a before-season price, Fancy Mixture Cloaking 4 Rich Dark Tones Swagger new double - breasted semi-fitted model, in a srart length “and elegantly tailored—tailor strap- | ? ping, front and back and nove! sleeve ‘4 > finished with fancy tabs extending ba ver shoulder an idea! coat for chool use, Women’s and Misses’ Stses A Sale All Three Stores h Fy ‘Wea 14th Ste nuda Fens Sire | bel at Sd ) er, Positive $10 Value The biggest Coat value we have ever offered, A wonderful opportunity | f ) emcmber Alterations FREE | | | | | | | | | THE EVENING WORLD, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 1908 ‘ JAMES McGREERY & CO. 23rd Street 54 h Street 5t YEARS OF GROWTH IN MERCHANDISING. On Sale Saturday, October the roth, INFANTS OUTFITTING DEPTS. In Both Stores, Double breasted, full length Coats. Made of fine Corduroy. Co!ors:—navy blue, brown, tan and white, Size 1g to 5 years. 4.50 value 7.50 White and colored Felt Hats. 1.75 value 2.50 MAIDS’ APRONS. Of fine lawn. A variety of styles, with or without bib and bretelles. Aiso small round or square tea Aprons, asc, 45¢ and 6s5c values 35c, 65c and 95¢ CHILDREN’S SUIT DEP’TS. 4n Both Stores, Broadcloth Suits, 34 inch semi- fitting coat, satin lined, Gored skirt, with two folds, button front. Navy blue, taupe and catawba, Size 14 yeare, 27.50 value 32.50 Striped Worsted Suits. Double breasted model, satin lined. Plaited skirt with fold. Size 14 years. 15.00 value 18.75 Full length Box Coats. Made of cheviot with velvet collar and cuffs, Flannellined. Size6torqyears. 8.75 value 11.00 MISSES’ SUITS, 12 Both Stores, Three piece Broadcloth Suits, Gored skirt with told, button front. 34 inch semi-fitting coat with satin collar and cuffs. Lined with satin. Sizes 14 and 16 years. 30.00 value 37.50 Twill Cheviot Suits. Gored skirt with fold, 34 inch coat, collar and cuffs finished with satin and braid. Blue, green and black, Sizes 14 and 16 years, 20,00 value 25.00 Gored Skirts of Twill and Worsted Suitings. Length 37 to 39inches, 5.50 value 7.50 BOYS’ CLOTHING, im Both Stores, 300 Sailor, Russian and Norfolk Suits, Size 2} to 16 years, 4.50 value 6.00 to 8.50 Blanket Asin Jacquard figures, Size 8 to 18 years. 2.50 value 3.75 Imported Patent Leather Sailor Hats or Tarpaulins, 1.50 value 2.50 Blouses and Pajamas of Madras and Flannel, Size 8 to 16 years. 75¢ values 4.25 and 4.50 AUTOMOBILE APPAREL, In Both Stores, Cloth Coats with wide sweep. 52 inches long, 19 50 former price 25.00 English whip cord Chauffeur Suits, Size 35 to 42. 25.00 former price 32.50 Black aud tan Gloves, with strap, 175 former price 2.25 Raccoon Skin Coats, with wide sweep, Venetian yoke, plaid lining, 56 inches long, 55:00 value 75.00 JAMES McGREERY & CO, a3rd Street gtth Street — THE WORLD Has a greater daily circulation Prims MORE separate adves- in New York City than ANY |] usements every Week, month TWO OTHER Morning news |] and year than AMY OTHER papers COMBINED, newspaper on earth fa]e 7 * seen iG 5 ain Si 1 Special: Nearsilh NO MAIL OR TELEPHONE ORDERS ON ADVERTISED GOODS | ¢, eee ieee NEW YORK'S FASTEST GROWING STORE §| “Cur Cwn" "Frappe eaees | | 0 HENBERG ; | nance ogee WEST 141! STREET SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR MONEY PROMPTLY REFUNDED | ut) Ful Length Military yA en Saturday Underselling ye fur- og | prise on Sale for Four Hours Only MEE of stripe or PH mixture; with storm collar or inlaid collar of silk velvet; full length sleeve with deep cuffs; double breasted; large patch pockets, and cut extra full. Sizes 6 to 14. $2.50 val- ue, from 9 to 1 P. M. only, at vhs prety fh Made of beaver, cheviot or invisible plaids, with notch or dsomely strapped or plain tailored; lined or ur and cut extra full; Navy, Brown, Green, Gir!s’ All Wool Dresses SALE Misses’ P. T. Regu’ 3. Sui i's Jumper, Sailor or Russian style; made Made of good warm cheviot; full blou k h box plaited | y This ¢ Cont, BLA, Bee aa linaly 4. Hour Sale of Remarkable rm Host Sale of Bowlin, Brilliantine and Embroidered Sateen Women’s Suits at 4.98 Waists wits O8C, The most astounding little price ever quoted on a suit itn, that you need not be aa ll ashamed to match up with | |Five Punt re Lingerie any $10 suit in New York. ATEN laces and pretty embroiderie Made from cheviots, } Women’s Hanasome Rubberized Satin Re iceale A new yrted model, shown shoulder, sale and buttons. black, blue, stripes and chee’ sizes 32 to 46. SETERATIONS—and only while quantity Stunning Models: Chiffon Panama Skirts} | 4 ira et . 2) ‘ll One of the most stunning 1 TON SALE ALL DAY YJ models of the seas ing ‘around the ede 1 y made from strictly i “6 woo! Chiffon Panama or Fancy Worste Charlotte Cor- P Long Curled different styles, including plaited, | day”’ Hats at ivf Eagle Quills cape models; all colors and 7 izes; wa ands 22 to 36, 3 98 . . " tS lar hat trim. j ths 37 to 43 (ALTERA- \ ns ; : Se 1g curled 4 TIONS FREE); $6 value, at. e a : i . y J , Handsome Fall Skirts at $1.98 Made from Panamas, Voiles or Thibets, !n four 1 ‘aa 98 es § r i 4 f fon ards 19c eat ON SALE ALL DAY at. iene 2.08, 2 You Never Before Paid Such Sensationally Little Prices for [Boys mone and — s Suits and Overcoats Uvercoats or Keeters at $1.59 + LENE with extra pair of pants, large. i full cut garments, and lined with good quality Farmer satin; sizes 7 to 16 veal Russian Overcoats in nea shades of oti grays> brown and gray, herringbone stripes, embroidered emblem on sleeves; sizes 3 to 10 vears. On sale from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. only, Suits, Overcoats or Reefers. at. Boys’ $4 Suits or Reefers at $1.98 | A Wonderful Pity in (Tore A Dar] DOUBLE skesste> Men’s Suits & Overcoats SUITS, with or without ; any Suits Have Two Pairs of Pants ts: f 9 1 M H Two P; belts; some with two pair of Knicker pants; all asmelmaterialh have one pair of Knicker pants; Blue or Black | N Petioh Cheviot; also fancy mixtures; sizes 7 to | ON SALE ALL DAY ] Se aan? nist Russian Blouse Suits, Navy a) sizes 28 to 44 (one suit to each customer only); all this Fall's Cheviot; sizes 3 to 8 years, } Reefers or Russian Overcoats, a latest fabrics and styles; also Na d Oxford, and Fancy Overcoats, made of wool Ker- ixtur izes 3 to 10 years... seys; all sizes; to-morrow at.. Me's $13 50 Raincoat at $7.50| Boys’ 7.00 Suits, Reefers and Overcoats, $4.98 Men's and Youths’ Pants Ralneaats, Sey water] TUR ERUETALE DAW] Dus, Panna fue with Solchry, of fig meng 410, Date, monet, Hand fie af ly ma de ; tine velours and imported cheviot; sizes 9 to 17 years. fers of fine Im- AAO dthaGi ine Ou ed Irish frieze, in blue, brown and gray; V i « $4.00: 3 sizes 5 to 12 years, Overcoats of gray or black melton 4 ath sizes 8 to 17 zit Big value at $7.50, All L ay to- values to Saturday apace in joys’ $i, § $1.2 25 & $1.50 Schoo! Shoes at # m* Wore s Patent Colt Made of heavy a n, di se tra he: h corel Lack CURN seer by sizes 4 inabe Shoes et ; fu width can Lace, button or bbweher cut; aso carded E . kid, dongola, pasant fothe ond Vesign Besides ben e : : Regular f colt; all sizes 214 to 1 3 e for the money, s Ashi t e gy Saturday only at are made for comfort oa ease, without sic- ? | 7; sale price... CROAS STRIFE CURTAINS rificing style and shapeliness, ? Handsome Grenadine Curtains; Fall veigh's in cu! leatier, patent cots, 7 Men $s Sample Shoes shown in all the aewest colorings; with heavy tassel fringe; 8 yarde ‘lace o. button styles, new ” Blucher cut; also lace and congress; long and # Inches short va mp fast, pl ef good, strong, well wide guarentand 49 LT a 8 e made shoes; worth Cc $3; sale price...,.,