The evening world. Newspaper, October 31, 1911, Page 11

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New York wen Daily, ~~ World, She Enforce Laws. ly Marguerite Mooers Marshall. “The most cheated 1d 1s the New York housewife, r, her butcher, her grocer, he: Hance to ‘do’ her at every turn, Imposed on in regard to quantity, Muality and price. And, at the last an ‘Blysis, it's her own fault.” @alled the Housewives’ League, and I expects to include tn Its ranks all women who are housekeepers, to secure pure and lower prices. “But how wil a Mrs. No. 6 you go about it?" sterday at he street Individual ty Into Housewif Each will Include an area abou! shall pick out one wom: or leader, gue will be formed, f whlch has pledged her. things (1). Bnforcoment of the laws portaining to the home, which are already on the statute books. (2). Investigation of the allied home industries. (3). Investigation as to the rea- son for the varied scale of prices \ which obtains for similar articles of food tn Alfferent parts of the city. “This simply means,” continued Mrs. Heath, “that each woman must plaj the role of the gentleman from Mis- sour with each of her tradespeople. She must personally call on her butcher, her baker, her grocer, her landryma: to them: ‘How do you welg! my meat? How do you bake m: How do you take care of m: ? How do you wash my col f they refuse to answer, or thelr answers aro not satisfactory, the take her trade elsewhere, and, if necessary, report the housewife must promptl: man to the proper authorities, BCONOMIC CONDITIONS MENACE TO HOMES. “Unquestionably, present —economte conditions are a ‘nenace to the Amer! ean home. The men realize this ani they are constantly enacting which shall safeguard securely, But the ment of these Jaws Hes in the hands the women buyers, It 1s because so many of them hav thelr jobs that we have foo and a high cost of via, State and muntetpal law assed to protect the famil and adulterated foo ' from poisonous w cape. this city has an adequate eMicient force | 14'* ctors, It is therefore up to eac of ins, Mrs. Heath Says: e Woman Here In| housewife to be her own inspector. Worst Victimized in the) « Declares, and Plans League to woman in the Her jundryman are in a tacit if unspoken | affect the prices?” She New | ‘The | K« long and two blocks across. A solid laws home life more practical enforce- the housekeepers. | radespeople Cheat Housewives “I wonder how many women in. this ity know that there Is a law compell- ing tradesmen to keep their goods in- side thelr stores?” asked Mrs. Heath. “It 1p violated on every block where there Is @ butcher or a green grocer. “How many women have eyer seen where ‘and how their bread ts baked? Commissioner, Williams ‘Is making an effort to clea out bakery dives, Every woman In New York ‘ought to go to- morrow and Investigate the bakery she nizes."* ssee how women might raise the I in foods, but how could they I asked. REFUSE TO PAY MORE THAN MARKET PRICE. Every woman can refuse to buy from the man who charges her more than market prices for any commodity,” sald r Thinking thus, Mrs, Jullan Heath, | yrs, Heath, “and by and by, when our Prevident of the League for Home| league Is better organized, We can un-| Economics and C an of the Home |questionably keep the market prices at Econom: 1m: for the city fed-|# reasonable figure. Mention dF. wothéd’s. bhite fh |. Suppose, when sugar went up re- q ‘omen's clubs, has Just) cently, that every housewife in New founded a brand new organization. It {s| York had refused to buy a pound until {t was put back where It belonged. Do you imagine the Sugar Trust would have very long? it for different customers. It is woll known that the same cuts of meat vary from three to seven cents a pound in different parts of the city, and are often highest in the neighborhood where the housewife of small income must “If a woman does her ordering by tele- phone or leaves it to her maid or doesn't keep up in the market quotations, there 1 r e jt are tradesmen who wili cheat her out of her eye teeth, But why should she let them put it over her? ‘She mustn't even trust her laundry- man implicitly, Some laundries charge two cents for laundering a collar tn cer- taln localities and two and one-half cents in others, Yet they all go through the same machthes. “Public opinion is feared more than fines. If a tradesman finds that he ts actually losing custom and his custom- ers frankly give him thelr reasons for leaving him, he will work out his own reform and do it quickly.” y Hair Rats and Puffs Are Surely Murdering the Glorious Hair of American Women. n nh y y Ne it 1 | a | Se Swissco, the great discovery quickl tops falling hatr and dandrut trat few applications, and st wih of halr at once, Ti the hair and scalp condition ts atrikingly in a few days’ time. You don’ around and walt Indefinite! of *t iy e DY Lari} r hair quickly with Swissco without or staining. it free by sending 10 cents to and pa Hair Squi Company, tl, Ohio, 1 druggists and drug hha A great big “If” All make tomato soup exactly like Campbell’s if they could. Yes, even soup-makers would you would be pleased to produce the equal of Campi, § TOMATO, OAs But that means picking the choicest tomatoes right off them into soup the the vines and making same day. It means having all materials of the same per- fect quality and blending them by our exclusive formula. Just try this p and see what a big ‘ of any imitation. 21 kinds Mock ‘Turtle Just bring io G04 will my, qsat,it twice as Jose: CAMPBELL COMPANY Camden N J erfect soup yourself tigen Wig : if” there is in the way 10c a can ul gm tv Mi Matton Brod Verm add ho! water, @ bosl, and serve. Look for the red-and-white label Hair Murder | in the youthful color of Oxpine Creek, |The newly discovered tree is so | old. destroy the bacterial cause on the outside, at Hammond, cold. Has Found a Seediess and Corclens, jevada, bearing seediess and s been discovered at Vv. by C. 8, Seager He expects with the help of Luther Burbank to propagate seedless apples, something hitherto not accomplish Apple An apple t coreless fruit Famo dent England fl recentiy whose hobby is the study of butterflies and moths, is working as a porter at the Auditorium Hotel in Los Angeles. He left England because his doctor told him he must get a change of cli- mate and heavy work, or he would dle. sed to Purity Water, Army surge re using ultra-violet rays successfully for purifying drinking water In the Philippines. The rays kill all animal parasites and of disease. had plenty of whiskey seven pairs of trousers Thomas Filac claimed Ind., at he wag etill He had plenty of money, but told the udge he suffered so from cold he ‘anted to be sent to jail for the winter, s0 he could keep warm. Ferdinand — Heyman, years old, refused to take ar thetic and for forty-flve mint on the operating table at Saginaw with« out losing consciousness, watching the doctors work on him. ‘Three-quarts of fluid were removed from his right lung and two and one- half inches of the fifth rib cut out, eel CITY STILL HEALTHIER. Death Rate Last Week Was the Lowest on Record. The Registrar of Records of the partment of Health yesterday sald the city's death for last week—12.12 per thousan: the lowest on record. The lowest preceding rate was 12.3%, in weck ending Nov. 5, 1910, ‘The greatest decrease noticeable w in mortality from diarrhoeal dis- eases among children less than five years old, The number fell about 60 per cent. Scarlet fever, diphtheria, croup, whooping cough, typhoid fever and ‘tuberculosis also showed fewer deaths than in tl Tesponding period year. Queens Borough the death rate any was 8.40 per thousand, the lowes of the boroughs ever has shown. Lads THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, OOTOBER 31, 1911. | News Oddities TWILL GLORIA COVERING, Bed Sheets and free from ize before hemming 70 by 90 in. Value 65: Speciaitormorrow.-’ OC Women’s Nainso o Se Be SRS BOE PDE BRR 3g HE HE ae and V neck atyles, (HERR E #3; broidery and lace. Val- ue $1.29, Special. 89c saline; 12 inch flounce with and tailored bands. <_< DAILY CONCERT'S BY NAHAN FRANKO'S ORCHESTRA IN OUR RESTAURANT, EIGHTH FLOOR—~<—<>— Inthion I) oro 0. All USO) ey EET. 8 NEW YORK We Have Added a Number of Recently Created Models—Counterparts of Stunning New Foreign Styles—to Our Peerless Showing of _ Women’s are Russian Moire Pony Near Seal Coats, 5% inch ality skins, beautiful pieces treated with coin gold. 1 dozen dinner plates 1 dozen tea plates 1 dozen soup plates 1 dozen 1 covere dual butters 1 pic! the in st ither square shape in assorted amber or N fringe to ma’ and two 0! SIMENC 4,000 Pairs Lace Curtains at, $3.65 pair $6.90 to $7.50 Per Pair. Lace Curtains, French Renai tains (whit Genuine Lacet Curtains, or Arabe), Curtains, Beautiful Scrim Curtains (with ‘Antique Lace Insertions), urtains (work is hand applied) Curtains, Fourth Floor. § crepe meteor, charmeuse, messi rene tractive colors make these coat: and coronation, able. Women's $85 to $125 Fur Coats shawl collar and cuffs; values up to $125, at. does not cover the usual cost. 2 large meat platters vegetable dish for gas, with one inside Regularly Sold at $5.90, Handsome Elaborate Irish Point sance Lace Cur- Arabian Lace Hand Wrought Brussels Lace Imported Marie Antoinette Lace Swiss Made, Embroidered Tam- ee ote st and newest materials are used a ind colors. complete enough to p! elty mixture to the conservatiy Nothing is omit e every fancy, under the supe: re constant, ate thos: nderful Suits at $25, touch Fall and Winter Suits We know of no such beautiful suits bein, sold anywhere all range ted that would make the from the most outre nov- navy and black diagonal. > Tnira Fioor. Designing and Workmanship, from the cutting to the final touch of trimmin, ion of experts trained in the highest class Fifth avenue houses, peop! ith the advance ideas Ce stunning models known the world over as “New York styles rom Europe—people who adapt al Women's Promenade Suits, $34.75 inctive dressy styles, expressing fashion Other Handsome Tailored Suits at Women's Beautiful Afternoon and Evening Dresses, $16.50 Just such superb creations as are usuall: ‘The cleverest style features. Made in hig ne, serges. Handsome colors and all sizes. t word; beautiful mate: 75. $42.50, 949.75 to priced $24.75. class di Splendid Assemblage of Fashionable Coats Coats for travelling, motoring, steamer, call wear. Kvery material that ii pproved by fas! Women's Polo and Mixture Coats, $10 Clever models in pretty shades, Many have dee color; the polo models are warm and roomy and have wide belts. collars and cuffs of contrasti Usually $15.00, Women's Reversible and Tourist Coats, $12.50 with Great variety of clever atyle al for Of excellent cheviot, in stunning so swagger mixtures in new m new shaped collars. E: eral wear. Usually $18.50. Women's Stylish Twin Coats, lor combinations, 16.50 ch as navy and light blue, t odels, Usually $22.50. Women's Plush and Caracul Cloth Coats, $19.75 Those wis Inclu: Natural Pony Coats; Marmot Coats; long; made of the $59.75 ly matched, with BIMPBON ORAWFORD CO., SIXTH 103 pe. Haviland $30 Dinner Sets, $16.95 We will offer for Wednesday 50 sets of ‘he final shipment at this very special price, which signs to choose from. There are five different floral de: The set consists of: 16” d vegetable dish hh bread and ps and saucers 1 doze butter plates GF Fitth Floor. Dining-room ’ lomes...... $2.69) of Salad Sets, 91.29 Made of wrought iron in] In two pretty designs to black finish, hexagon. or e, rich art glass colors, rich ile green with tch; complete a red. Cut Glass Mayonnaise Sets Cut Glass Decanters...... Cut Glass Celery Tray Cut Glass 3-Handled Bon- de lights. RAWFORD CO. enables us to control prices: | $20 Dining Table, Special at Pure Colonial design, with heavy pedestal platfurm base and han hand carved elaw feet. Very beau- tifully designed and handsomely finished, 42-inch top, 6 foot exten sion me h ing « splendid garment at a modest are stunning models of serge, broadcloth, zibeline, chine 7-Piece Hand Painted Berry | 100 Piece $25Austrian from; one a blue and the other 3 FUReMOsT home is sold at Simpson Crawford's. lade of matched a cuffs. Line crochet or jewelled buttons, d marked; have large shawl AVENUES PokoMost STORE, Large #) w T China Sets, $15 We have just received our imports on these acts for the holidays, This choose 93. & neat rosebud pattern, A935 Machine for 491 All pieces treated with | | 995.00 Electro Ball-Bearing Ma- Oo oney whi 99:29) cold. An open stock | | chines—5-drawer oak cabinet with ipwlestiae’ akin Geen 42-98) pattern controlled by | | Ming machine aut, 9 D733 fice tae onest ccancarms that dog dray ps taco | sinpton Crawford in | J able for any kind of 18: he tact that we" are one of "the targest tora .00| New York. sewing... ‘our enormous “pure pe STORE: : SHiPsON CRAWFORD co Are enabled to offer you th ro On Furniture Sale Extraordinary! Only the beautifully designed and well made furniture that is worthy to be in the American And our enormous four-store purchasing organization in fact, these specials are about usual wholesale. $25 Brass Beds, $15 | This illustration shows the bed that has been our leader for the past year at § | | tw posts, | inch top rail, all con- || ne . 7 Linch fillers with T-ball TT rod ends; all sizes; bright or satin finish. Bargain Day— Wednesday (Merely Worthy Representatives) $2.50 Umbrellas, 89c LATEST novelties in Men's and Women’s han- dies, including the 15 inch Empire effect, gold and sterling silver trimmed, gun metal and petrified horn. heavy tassel fringe all around, also Ne borders. Both perfect- ly reversible. Val. $3, GOWNS in Kimono, Chemise COMBINATIONS, Corset ' daintily Cover and Drawers and Corset trimmed with hand work, em- Cover and Skirt, trimmed with embroideries and tor- chon laces. Value $1.29 Women’s Black Petticoats OF exceptionally fine quality soft mercerized Mes- Value $1.50, Special L. M. BLUMSTEIN, W.125th St, Bet.7th& 8thAus. ls and effects. 5, $32.50 and 935.00. aker fashion of such materials bordered and figured chiffon, velvet, silk and 6: street and general as well as evening here. lent materials and at- rice will find this offering most accept- 52-inch Russian Moire Pony Coa: M a very fine quality Russian moire with brocade silk or guaranteed sat Value $49.75. Machine Club e8: Half Regular Agents’ Prices Small Monthly Payments ust to Give You An Extra Good right away, we will ¢ offer: rns — Lord & Taylor Founded 1826 Unusual Sale of Furniture For Living room, Library and Dining room At Greatly Reduced Prices 4 26 & 28 INCH SPREAD Couch Covers RIENTAL designe, with Large Easy Models, Fumed Oak, with Leather Cushions. Chairs... .815.00, $20.00, $25.00, $30.00, $35.00 formerly $22.50, #30.00, $37.50, $45.00, $46.00 Rockers, same as above. Settees.... ..... 825,00. $30.00, $40.00, $65.00 formerly 835.00, $45.00, $60.00, $85.00 « «825,00, $85.00 formerly $85.00, $50.00 50 Fumed Oak Writing Desks. .»....each $7.50 formerly $12.00 a designs with, plain 1.69 ok Underwear 89c Desks... cluster of tucks 1.00 Upholstered Furniture Made in our own shops—unsurpassed as: to quality, workmanship, luxuriousness and durability. English Reading Chairs....... "$42.50 regularly $50.00 to $53.00 Wing Chairs... . 819.00] Couches. .......$18.00 regularly $22.00 to $25.00] regularly $21.00 to $24.00 Davenports..............+....$58.00 to $100.00 regularly $65.00 to $115.00 Dining Room Chairs Golden Oak, Early English, Flanders and Mahogany 1 to 6 of a style—Some Arm Chairs to match. $3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $6.00, $8.00 regularly $5.00 to $15.00 Odd Sideboards, China Cabinets, Serving Tables and Extending Tables of, Golden Oak, Early English and Flanders. At Greatly Reduced Prices. Fine Collection of the latest Furniture and Drapery Fabrics An Unusual Purchase of Decorative Linens Offered at Half Price French Renaissance Lace and Eyelet Embroid- ered Linens in the following assortment: Sale Prices Reg. Prices doz. $1.60 to $4.95—88.25 to $10.00 Centre Pieces...each 5c to$1.25—$1.75to $8.75 Squares.. “87 to $1.75—-$1.75 to $8.75 Tea Cloths......“ $2.10 to $2.45—$4.25 to $5.00 Luncheon Cloths.“ %3.60 to $9.50—$7.50 to $19.50 Scarft...........* $1.35 to $2.95—$2.75 to. $6.00 4 ee pee re Doylies. coll: ny skin; beauti Pw | Our Sewing . Broadway & 20th St.; 5th Ave.; 19th St... ° ill give you these unusual advan- Ten Years’ Guarantee Fe Deposit Will Place a Hi our Home.ry Fourth Floor ‘then Begin Monthly Payments of $2 with No Extri eason for buying your machine Best Credit System—One Low Price—Cash or Credit | Out-of-Town Deliveries Made by Our Motor Trucks This High Grade Genuine Quarter Sawed Oak Dining Room Suite ae, rn &F Fifth Ploor $40 Buffet $' Special at.. 27.50 Buffet, $26.75 | _ Extension ide Chair, | China Closet, Is 46 inches wide, Table, $17.50 $3.98 $24.50 . Cabinet tep The Extension! The Side Chair! The ChinaClose with French Bevel Table hay a solid [is very comfortable, | ¢t is 35 inches ide, and 80 inches Plite Mirror, 10x40 quartered oak round gh. French plate has pane! back,| | base top, heavy barrel {colonial legs. Ith mirror om top ” Ilbase and hecutiful {has a slip seat,|shelf. Five spare Solid Quartered Oak Bu TE Nand carved claw [covered with a fine} for China nnd Cut with 48-inch base, large Fre 0 quality leather.| Glass, Full swell plate mirror with top shelf; very large with serolls.}Aem Chair toldoors and bent peautiful design; has handsome corved fect, | mutch $7.98, glass ends, a French legs, claw feet, rubbed and polish finish, $30 Sample Parlor Suits. $40 to #45 Parlor Suits 919.75 33.50 \

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