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————— ’ THE EVENING WORLD, FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1917. — U.S. 10 ND GOP PRODUCTION WITH $200,00000004N Ptoblem of Feeding Soldiers 5 and Civilians During War Taken Up. WASHINGTON, April 6.—Food for thé nation’s soldiers, and for those “lett behind” as well, to-day took a cosordinate prominence with finance f among the Government's first step to = win the war. “This war will be won on food,” H ’ ats Maat Siuktitas*ks'{]| ‘Tomorrow Is Girls’ Apparel Day Quick was making his statement Sec- Mothers and daughters, please note. A section devoted retary of Agriculture Houston was exclusively to the needs of girls is brimful of the best digseminating through all news looking coats and loveliest dresses—at just the right prices. Styles for youthful figures and charming faces. Fab- tics and workmanship that insure gratifying service. agencies an appeal to housewives dealing with conservation of all food- Junior Suits, Special, $7.98 Sizes 12 to 16 yeara stuffs and elimination of waste in the Black-and-white or brown-and-white check worsteds. Lined coat, Phone Plaza 5900 Lex.to3d Av. households, side pockets, large sailor collar. Flared skirt, belted back. In the mean time talk of Govern- ment supervision of food distribution Girls’ Coats, $4.98 Sizes 6 to 14 years continued in Governmental circles and Fashioned of serges, velours, mixtures in Copen, tan, black-and-white, among members of the Council of National Defense. Thore was evidence to-day that ap- Navy, rose, green. Approximately 15 styles—full length, “boxy” three-quarter or short models. eae According to weight of material, full-lined or unlined coats. pointment of a food dictator similar to those named in some of the Euro- “Flapper’’ Dresses (Growing Girls of 12 to 16) pean belligerent countries, will be fought. Some Government heads said Rose, gold, Copen or navy blue taffeta in four smart, styles. $10.75 $11.75 $13.50 thére should be no such step until) intensive farming and home garden- Washable dresses of good quality chambrays, linons, ginghams, crepes, percales in pretty summer styles. $5.98 Suits With Style-Smartness for Misses and Women $16.75 $19.75 $24.75 $29.75 Just in time for Easter wear—the most; Every detail of style is pictured to lend eloquent argument one could wish, for |distinction, reflecting with accuracy suit the supremacy of the suit. modes that women of style-sense want— Backed by our moderate prices—they’re | that you insist on. Many copies of im- irresistible values. | ported models, 25 Versions of Sports, Afternoon or Tailored Suits. 5 Spring Fabrics in 10 Light or Subdued Shades. Navy blue predominates—because it looks} Sizes for misses and small women and those smart and wears well. | who wear 34 to 46. Three stout models at $24.75 and $29.75. Second Floor. Agriculture, have been given full test. “Mobilization of the country’s ag- rigwltural forces," sald Quick, mem- ber of the Federal Farm Loan Board, “{@ as Important as raising an army The board is directly behind the movement with all its hundreds of millions of resources. “We havé perfected the system to lend out $200,000,000 to the farmers of the country to stimulate crop produc- tion. This sum will be raised by is- suance of 41-2 per cent. bonds. “We expect a quick response to this bond issue. unequalled. | “True, the question of farm labor is perplexing now, But with the money we lend the farmers they c ily buy the most modern m which will almost wholly answ question.” ing projects, such as described by Cari Vrooman, Assistant Secretary of $3.89 $4.98 Second Floor. The security they offer is ‘At Bloomingdales Trimmed Ready-to-Wear ‘and Sport Hats, Special, $1.85 Values such as these are indeed rare—representing mod- ish ready-to-wear and sports hats—the sort that will give the proper dash and chic to the Easter costume. They are in the new Spring monotones or two-tone com- binations; made of Milan hemp, hair, grass lisere and other straws with neat workmanship and are the most tempting values one could expect so early in the season. BARGAINS} Mothers-to-be Lane Bryant |. Enables every expectant -mother even of the most ‘limited means to procure famous Lane Bryant Ma- ternity Apparel at bargain prices in the new LOWER STORE The Lower Store carries a complete line of Maternity garments that are up to the minute in style—ad- just themselves as __re- quired without alteration and fit when the figure is again normal. .§.00 up to 37.85 2.25 up to 14.95 8.75 up to 39.75 .... 3.95 up to 42.50 Middies and Smocks, 95c up Lane Bryant fo the largest maker and ee retailer in the World of Maternity apparel and Lane Bryant MATERNITY n CORSET fe the ONLY one built for the true materuity figure witu full ywlerige of its requirements, Favored Footwear Fashions Attractively Priced The shoes represented in our Footwear Section take into consideration every occasion and its appropriate shoes. Illustration suggests a few of the new Spring ideas suitable for the Easter attire. White Boots Prices, $5.98 to $10.98 Prices, $4.98 to $8.00 “nubuck,” In patent or dull leathers; lawn, Half Louis | gray or white tops, welted or turned Walking or Louis heels. Featuring Handsome Spring Coats for Misses and Women $1 2.75 $16.75 $19.75 $24.75 From the out-| Only those conforming with the put of various manufacturers we picked! Bloomingdale standards of style, fabric, the “plums.” Four very fetching styles workmanship and moderate price are illustrated. represented. 20 Distinctive Styles, 10 Spring Fabrics— In Colorful or Conservative Tones Ideal coats for misses, women who wear 34 to| Our stint is to satisfy as to price and garment 44, women of ample figure—who will be fitted|every woman who enters this department to- perfectly with half sizes, |morrow—yourself included. econd Fleor, Black Boots In washable kid or welted or turned soles, or Louis XV. heels, as you may prefer, | soles. Colored Boots | Pumps Prices $5.98 to $9.00 Prices $3.98 to $7.50 In ivory, gray, brown and other Obtainable in white, washable kid leading shades, with cloth, kid or or calf, gray suede or dull leather, suede tops. 50 smart styles. Retains Stylish Figure; Preserves Health; Relieves Fatigue; eupporta abdomen and vital orgaua; tel Venting injury to muther and ohlid Second Floor, At Bloominadates’ At Bloomingdales” Women’s Gloves— Silk or Kid New gloves for Easter—a last thought, but a happy one, without which the Easter attire would hardly be @ success. Kayser Silk Gloves, 59¢ with the ‘At Bloomingdales’ és ‘At Bloomingdales’ ‘Lower Store”’ Lane Bryant 21-23 West 38th St. Ever reliable gloves V . . 7 Kayser guarantee of service. ~ Important Notice ee =a White Fox Scarfs Ina range of Gpring colorinani ‘ P W d R e S A at Reduced Prices also black or white Kodak Time « to World Readers Petticoats for Spring Moniesentog the fae rat | |, eter eure in» varity of| | Eastman Kova wrod a . white fox skins are scarce and ex atest glove styles le to $1.90, ee na nike’ within rou Sunday World Edition Carefully Selected—Moderately Priced pensive to-day, we have reduced Washable Capeskin EA fret i prices on @ number of scarfs on hand. 7 scarfs, fur on Vest Pocket Autographic Kodak. $4.50. Limited to Demand A good Petticoat within your price is obtainable at Bloom- Gloves, $1.25 both sides, Destard of The Bucday World ore ingdales’. The range of materials, patterns and styles are vedueed te $16.56. In the much favored tan or white No. 1 Kodak Jr. autographic, ¢ Sunday World ar p ay requested to snare der ph ad: ab.ve the mediocre and surely will please the woman who eh seerte, in both sides, doeskin : mT ig see s , . reduced to 50. fain r ¥ - vance with their newsdealer, This displays good taste in choosing her garments. 3 acai extra large full skins, Fisinz aie cdstea autographic, $9.00. is the onl to be sure of getti > reduce 42.50, No. 3 F. P. K., autographiec, npoeeeaes eine Guster “Heatherbloom” Misses’ Petticoats, 3 scarfs, extra large, open Men’s Gloves of $13.50. World famokd cut qarte ise ioe ae Petticoats, $1.98 $1.25 to $1.98 and lined, reduced to $34.75. : s No. 3A F. P. K., autographic, al ’ Ai ae Plain colors, fancy stripes or ““Heatherbloom” and sateen, in Asoahe tan Silk or Kid $15.00. shortage of news-print paper flowered patterns; also fine quality Various colors, trimmed with pleated, At Bloomingdales’ i Large stock of films, plates, newsdealers’ orders are limited to sateen or silk mull, with fancy flare ‘fled and scalloped flare flounces; To give the desirable tone to the chemicals and requisites for the actual sales, flounces; elastic belts, lengths range from 30 to 34 inches, Meat & Poultry Easter attire—a timely 1 + of dark room. Fourth Floor i | Taffeta Petticoats, $3.98 Petticoats, 98c¢ | Also of cilk jersey and messaline, Sateen or pércaline, in Spring in plain or iridescent colors, In: shades, trimmed with fancy pleated cluded are pompadour silk petti and ruffled flare flounce. Regular coats, with flare flounces and elastic sppropriate gloves Gray Suede Gloves, §1.25 Ax Young Hen and Tom Turkeys, Ib., 32c. Dry-Picked Roasting Chickens, Ib,, 2c. At Bloow Fur Storage ingdates’ AN lost or found articles ade od quality--apy for Yertised in The World will be or extra sizes, with elastic belts belts. F sacniierg th, Ste street wear—with 3-row ack listed a ine Worln tarermas : Booch eons he Me paced ills At Low Rates tien Urea d, ‘ulitser ju ’ odern dry-cold-ai storage see math. Be” and. Broadway Silke taffeta, jersey and guaranteed satin, in new shades, including Bran Ldae of werk ib, -isstinuety Gee eer uniform temperature, All furs ate World's Harlem Office, 155 Roman stripes, Paisley taffetas and pompadour effects, trimmed with fancy 18 4c. insures excellent servi In ever thoroughly cleaned before storing, ‘West 185th Sty ond Werle 1 \ Prime Roast Beef, !b., 1814e. and insured agair Brooklyn Office, 202 Washing- pleated and flare flounces; elastic belts. Also washable satin or taffeta Prime Roast Beets tb. 1815 able gray, with { one kh hoe fen Ste, Brooklyn tor 80, Goze petticoats, in evening shades. Legs of Canada Lamb, Ib., 20c, Plaza 5900, w edvertiscapent, ne SOCOM FIO Main F —_—_—_ ALL CARS. BLOOMINGDALES' VEX, foe’ av Easter Clothes for Boys Boys, like men, live up to the clothes they wear. It is not a bad idea to dress a boy in styles just a wee bit mature, if you wish—for it surely gives him a feeling of wanting to live up to what his folks expect of him. Our boys’ clothing is selected with the view of having our young friends so well satisfied with the style and service of Bloomingdale clothes that, as they grow up, they will keep on looking to us for satisfaction, and lifelong customers are the kind we want most. Little Boys’ Suits 214 to 8 years, Little Boys’ Reefers 234 to 10 years, $3.95 to $8.95 $3.95 to $10.95 q Blue serge or fancy cheviots. Com; sive assortments. Little Boys’ Wash Suits | Blue Serge Suits 244 to 8 years, | 7 to 17 years, 98e to $4.95 | $4.95 to $17.95 Attractive new models. | Correct Confirmation suits, Boys’ Extra Pants Suits, $4.95 to $17.95 Fancy cheviots, both pair pants lined, seams taped throughout. Boys’ Felt and Straw Hats, Also Caps, 49¢ to $4.95 . ! | Uh Spring Suits and Topcoats For Men and Youths, $17.50 Real clothes for real men. However, real men have different views as to what real clothes are. After we get over the hill on) our fortieth birthday our tastes! get to forty, we know in begin to get more or less conserva-| mind that the ideas and tive. As our waistline comes more|the college campus are and more into prominence we rather | ones in life. favor the conservative styles and| We know that fabrics, determining in our own| won with energy, vim and determ- mind that our more mature judgment | ination, and that it is a strict di has at last obtained the mastery|of ours to be very smart in in matters sartorial. appearance, to have the latest It is then that we like the solid | everything and be absolutely swagger substantial clothes, in our appearance. Whether you are over or under forty, the line of clothes that we have ready at $17.50 is worth your attention. Materials Styles Serges Two-Button Sacks, Soft Roll Worsteds Three-Button Sacks, Soft Roll Cheviots Three-Button Sacks, Conservative Cassimeres Belted Back Sacks Flannels Double-Breasted Sacks The topcoats are the gray Chesterfields with sill lining or the fancy cheviots or coverts. Second Floor, We Are Now Holding Our Auction Sale of Bulbs, Shrubs, etc. This is a bona fide auction sale in charge of a licensed auctioneer, Included are flowering plants. Easter Neckwear Just at this time of the year the Men's Wear Section is, of particularly well-stocked with neckwear, for whatever else @ man may wear on Easter Sunday, it is an unwritten law that every man must wear a new scarf, ‘The line here is very compre- hensive, embracing, as it does, Easter Flower Show course, The cut flower shop and green houses are abloom with Easter plants; such as Azaleas, Lilies, Hyacinths, Tulips, etc Spring Plants tillser and flowering bulbs in great | | ate" hae called forth, Particular attention is directed to the'splendid showing of Neckwear at 50c¢ This showing includes Crepes, Foulards, Mogadors, Charvets, Failles and Repps, in the plain colors, stripes, polka dots, all over effects, in open-end or French shapes, also bat wings. These ties are all finished with slide-well bands and are bar- tacked. There are other and better ties at 6Sc, 78c, 98¢ and by easy tages up to $4.98. Main Floor. variety Fresh Cut Flowers nus stocks at modest main floor shop. Tremenc prices in © Express om-the- Roe Special Notice mw to Greenhouses Lexington Avenue Owing to many requests from our we will be open for busi 1 all day te pur plants.