The evening world. Newspaper, December 4, 1919, Page 19

Corsets and Silk Hosiery Not a Bit, Says Dr. Copetand Peek-a-Boo W aists, Paint and). on the top shelf, if, puile down a lot High Heels Also Harmless, lof dusty reports, and digs therof ‘ oda |figures which he says indispu Commissioner Adds. demonstrate that marriage, silk stockings, seems to be important, in some way, with women's suscepti- bility to influenza. The Commissioner starts with the hypothesia that the majority of women who wear thin, silk hosiery are unmarried. “Is it not reasonable to assume Many popular beliefs involving feminine Lealth and hygiene went to wreck and ruin to-day under a tlerce Darrage fire from Health Commis- sioner Royal 8. Copeland. It is casy to be fat and still be fashionable, ac-|expensive millinery, hosiery and the cording to Dr. Copeland, who invites|usual accoutrements of feminine the ladies to wear to their heart's|adornment?” the Commissioner asked content silk hose, short, flimsy skirts, | ‘he newepaper men. V-cut waists, high heels, corsets,/plushingly acquiesced, Dr. veils, and—yes, even paint! continied: + the aniaente tank - ‘. “The statistion of the epidemic las ‘The new iconoclast in. the Health| year in this city show that deaths Department explodes the time-hon-|7@ong males far exceeded deaths ored belief that women on the farm|among females. Thero were three} live longer than those of the busy marts of trade. If graveyards yawn times as many deaths among marries women, between the ages of sixteen fog the wearers of the modern not~- much-of-anything, or if the nut em- that single women are more than married women to indulge having Copeland and forty-four, as among single women between those ages. “This disoussion leads me to re pariuma are overrun with devotees|mark, that, after more than thirt i yearn’ experience in the practice o of the bigh heel and tight corset, Dr.|7"'tnine, I have seen almost Copeland knows nothing about it, In fact, Dr, Copeland thinks the whole solution of the female apparel pfoblem is adjustment. If the dear ladies wish, they may attire them- selves as Eskimos or Fiji Islandere with equal certainty of escaping ill- health—by accustoming thelr bodies to whatever they wear—or don't About the only thing to which Dr. crease, Tt is Wer ties ty ine Weems and objects is hair dyes, The}; the much discussed tight Cemmissioner, ladies, cannot stand | for that way of enhancing your beauty r, Copeland is an advocate of sar- torial freedom for women. He ridi- cules the theory of Parisian savants that thin silk stockings had anvthing to @o with inducing the influensa vaunted theory regarding women's dress thrown into the ashheap of din carded medicai. ideas. A generation ago the discussion related to the harmfulness of corsets which, we were fed to believe, would shorten the liveg of the wearers “Needless to say, advocates of the corsetiess woman gained compara- tively few disciples, and the death rate among women continued to de- ‘sets, ‘Then we heard of the danger of wearing high heeled shoes—the spinal column was to be thrown out of proper alignment, serious nervous disorders were to follow, and even mental derangement was to result from this so-called sfrious attack against the nervous system. In spite of the high heeled shoes, however, the sanitartums for nervous people and epidemic, He says women have al- th) insane asylums have received no ways dressed much as they pleased, | unusual number of patients nd that, in his opinion, they may| Later, the face veil, especially the con to do so, and at the same | veil witt large spots on it, was con demned as a factor in impaired eye- sight and even blindness on the part of the fair wearers, Our dear sisters continued to wear veils, and no ocu- ntinue to enjoy better health | ald and bearded men. th Commissioner reaches We ror; ii Shorten Lives of Women? 2 contend for, a, moment that \foubles Ate now’ or were ever prominent in women than in 1ys, there have been those who Personally, I ore- the pure, clean skin of @ ce; but if 1 were a woman and had an absolute absence of color in my fece, T am confident that, like many another, L should use a little rouge. And I doubt exceedingly it any serious physical harm hag re- sulted from the use of cosmetics. it comes to a question of of hair dyes 1 must balk. It » admitted that many such in harmful ingredients 86 May result in injury to ntire system, However, such rious effects perhaps are suf- fered by men as well as by women, as the use of hair dyes ia not con- ! If the dear I fined to one sex, aden | want to wear silk stockings and h “Bless my 80% led shoes or aught else that a als to thelr feminine hearts, tet Your Hair Needs Danderine! Let Danderine save your hair and double its beauty. * You can have lots of long, strong, thick, lustrous hair. it stay lifeless, thin, scraggly or and vitality back. Get a 35-cent bottle of delightful “Danderine” at any drug or toilet counter to druff and falling hatr. Your hair needs this stimulating tonic, them indulge the desire and forbid them not. There is, after all, some- thing wonderful about the powers of the human body. Nature has adapted the human animal to live in every condition of civilization or barbarism. Our powers of adaptability are un- limited. We can conform to any environment, to pomp and ci um- stance, and to any style of dress or undress. “In spite of doleful predictions; the lamentations of the prophets and all the preachments of the wise, woman lives and thrives, and she has always done so, Whether in the mod- ern refinements of dress or in the costumes of antiquity. connection | wish to call the well known fact that with her si ‘he dull menetony of the old-fash- joned country life is fatal to woman- kind. Insanity is far more common among the hardworking housewives of rural districts than among the di cities. Don’t let fading. Bring its color, vigor freshen your scalp; check dan- then its life, color, brightness and abundance will return Examples Showing the Variety of Present Dispi.j's Gift Toilet Articles 8-Pe. Ivory salve box; 3. Piece Toilet Sets, 2.97 alnut finish comb, brush and mir- n lined box. Wa brus Why Shiver Wh Three Smart Sweater Models for Christmas Worsted Men’s $2 Natural Cardig ee reel Under er 44; at. . Jackets, $3. warmer, Me "8 $2.59 Union Suits et under her é Jess plain Sizes 38 afortable ja one of the sle ardigan jackets. Black, gray. more cout stitch to 44 Boys’ Sizes 12 to 16 years a Men’s 39c Lisle Socks Double goles, “heelg and toes: in black. ‘white and” cc packs in pretty holly boxes: “a 29 Ors pairs’ for. 1.18 Women’s Onyx Lisle Stockings Garter tops: spliced double soles and toes; white and color Piles eens Pa. for Men’s Cotton jocks Fine gauze, double a 39¢ 1.17 Slip Over. Sweaters for in wfc wnite and celores 19¢ Girls, $5.97 o Baits tor 91.44; in’ holly’ t Knit with, a fancy stitch; sailor collared and belted. Buff, green, Copenhagen and French — blue. 6 to It Home Needs- Folding Ironing Tables With wood rachet stoutly Built and easy to sét up. Worsted Sweaters, Tuxedo Style, $9.85 Fancy weaye; with ripple bottom and caffs, Ty buff, peacock, Many a Man Would Say: Fleece Lined Cloth Gloves, 69c asked to name his Here they are ip Galvanized Ash Cans No, 7, Stave bound; re- inforeed bottom, iron bound at top and 2.79} = 20th Century Gas Heaters A simple attachment for any gas jet; you if he were Christmas wit gray, all s fine serviceable just light thegorh Foves for warmth - Pecines ann il ian gives light and Lined Riese nina for eat at the same ols, of. time get In gray, all sives yoursat....2-19 Namm's—M ain Floor, Namm's Agoody oly ory Underwear at Savings vee The Ideal Gift anexcek feat value 2-10] ¢ ~~ Military Sets, 3.24 — alnut finish; 1 pair prophylactic hes in lined case. en You Can Buy Boys’ & Girls’ Union Suits Rib cotton fle long sleeves, e length; to Hiden 12 to 18" years We omen’ 8 Ui inderwear K on fleec 8 have long ankle. he © match; P lial t Temular 89¢ | Women’ 8 "Union Suits ton; medium eelant and various 189 Women’s Cotton Hose (Seconds of 35¢ Grade) r weight; garter tops, soles and toes; in ‘and cordovan; 19¢ Misses’ and Children’s Cotton Hose Ki ribbed; double heels, goles i‘ ” in black, white and | sizes 3 to 9%: 3Qo Boys’ Cotton Hose ‘ium ribbed: — double ‘and toes; sizes 7 to de “per pair. --Underpriced | Buffer, File, Cuticle Knife, Corn Knife, Hook, Orange Stick and a Namm's-—Main Floor, Curtain Stretchers | The aever sag kind; shape your curtains and me ke them ike new nen | Aluminum | Perco'atora | Of heavy quality alumi num; Secup — sizes makes delicious cof- fee; exceptional Value ates 1.68 “Hygeno”’ Metal Carpet Sweepers Full si ani- tary; steel sgreeper ; a lim- ited quantity Friday at 1,69 | Fourth Floor ag Ren Men Men Ren Ben Ren Rg Ren Ren Ben Ren Ren nen agen aga age gage Mn gn to tn en hen hen Aen agn Aga Rgn Men gna eRe gn Ren hen Ren en Ren Ren Aen Ren Ben An Bn Ag A NAMMS - for An Old Fashioned XMAS } Finish Manicure Sets in lined boxes. . 2: 97 For a Tot’s Christmas Tiny Bathrobes, ‘1.97 to *3.97 Of Indian or nursery patterned blanket cloth, warm and cosy. Some are satin trimmed, some are ¢ mbroidery. pink. Sizes 2 to 6. models; white. Ce Sia In plaid Of fine v with laces smocked touch fair | 1 Child’s Sweaters, $2.97, $3.97 to $6.97 Of worsted, plain or fai Gingham Dresses, $1.48 to $6.97 Sizes 2 to 6 Little White Frocks, $1.48 to $12.97 ON ror / S saraigi ft veh } Holzwasser Home Talks No. 531 MERE is yet time for you to select the Christmas You can save money by wearing W.L. Dou; bee shesiittoen ak ig and oak known shoes in the world, by 106 W. L. Douglas own Brier New 18 yon stores and over 9000 shoe dealers. W.L. Douglas e and rine the retail price stamped onthe bottom guarantees the best shoes se Ta ona in style, comfort and service that can be produced for the price. svererse fl ae the Shove are” aiwaps Wenn e © price ear lor prstenee The prices are the same ev: in San Francisco than they do 'W. L. Douglas shoes are sold cost no more Loan is Cash atfull face valuy on any and allparchases, in New York. th our own stores direct to the wearer at one profit. i middlemen’s and manufac- rench on turing profits are eliminated. By this method of market- =; ogetata ing our shi . L. Douglas gives the wearer shoes at the 1641 fv Sale C ; | lowest possible cost. W.L.Douglas $7.00 and $8.00 shoes are ees, the best shoe values for the wet. Bede this ogg et SS iets os w. ana leaders everywhere. shoes are made throughout of the, the finest leather the pha affords, with a Sine ectars endorsed by the leaders of America’s fashion centers; they combine [mpeg A style and comfort equal to other Tanices | selling at higher prices, 'W. L. Douglas shoes are made-by the highest skilled shoemakers, under the direction and supervision of expe- rienced men, all working with an honest determination to make the best shoes for the price that money can buy. Pr ach wv. L. Douglas Stores in Greater New York assan Street. B47 Kighth Avenue, : a 7 Broadway, near 14th. | # 250 West 125th Street. Perit Tamtar a #1352 Broadway, cor. 6th St, BROOKLYN. 495 Broadway Times 84.) | # 708 roadway, near Thornton St.| Pays 54 Third #1267 Broadw: or. GatesAvenug. gNEW ARK “s31 Broad Street. #issa air A Lith Street. | y PATERSON 192Market8t.,cor.clarit / | #TRENTON- 20 Kast State Street. 4 of WD. L. Deugias Shoes for Women S-KUUM APARTMENT BST 6825 VALUE $245 ' Shwr'saoovatun $375 | 700 VaLOm $585 Our Libera: 1 feras vo | su.uul BN. 2 Avenue, gton Street” jareer Amounts Up te 3.000 aunly aise to, New Yorn jew Jereay and Conavoticnt, 1. Stste, w | World Want ‘Ads’ Work Wonders. © Agog. Welcome Gifts in Leather Genuine Leather Kodak Bags, 2.97 Silk poplin, lined, with inserted mirvor and purse; all the wanted colors. Chiffon or Panne Velvet Hand Bags, 2.97 Black, brown, navy or taupe, with self coversd frames; silk “poplin, lined; fitted with purse and mirror. Kiddies’ Bags, 48¢ of colored velvets; many pretty shapes; lined, with mirror Military Brushes, 9c In leatherette case; hand drawn bristles. Namm's-—Main Floor, Jewelry—The Gift of Gifts Expressing in beautiful fashion the regard of the giver, and appreciated by man, woman or child. 10-K. Solid Gold Neck Chains, 69c 15-inch, soldered link. 10-K. Gold Lavallieres, $2.07 aly jeweled pendant with 15-inch soldered link chain Real Shell Cameo Brooches, $5.22 With 10-kt. handsomely engraved solid gold frame Sterling Silver Rhinestone Brooches black and fancy On gallery setting, set with fine cut rhinestones. Solid Gold Baby Rings, 41c Plain signet or jeweled set. Namm's—Main Floor Holiday Gift Aprons Friday, 59c to $1.48 White lawns and dotted’ swisses, crisp and new with dainty lace and embroidery trimmings. Percale Bungalow Aprons, $1.44 V-neck, trimmed in chambray; side buttoned; all around belt. Attractive Percale Housedresses, $3.97 Woite percale trimmed, round collar, detachable belt, fancy trim- wea peeket: Fxtra Size Specials— Crepe de Chine Bodices, Actors’ Memorial Day Friday, December 5th They mude you happy them jiappy make White, blue and knit; slip on and coxt »penhagen, Pekin blue, navy, rose and es 2 to 6. and solid colors; winsome beby styles. $3.95 Hair Goods, $1.95 Seldom, if ever, quiring grey hair formations ha ciles and organdies exquisitely trimmed and embroidery, Some, too, are hi pons and sashes add the do women re- itches and traa:~ chance to buy Namm's—Second Floor Girls’ Capes, $3.95 The sort of gift that makes ‘These capes have plaid lined hoo anteed rainproof and of fast colored A large and most varied | Very popular for drapes | White grounds with Ladies’ Large Size Mulf Beds | display of wanted} and. shades — pretty) pretty floral borders Lined with “-BROOKLYN-N. Y. designs on hoth “heel thades of ‘rove, blue,| and "Arabian with brown and grey, at.. and green, S| ‘Store Hours. During Holidays Will Be as Usual and dork on, “ith 1.69 9 Unlined Mull eds PM. grounds, yard EC! tasselends, pr 4c 8 A.M. to 6:80 P.. Nomm’'e—Thré Peer, Namm's—Main Floor ss ROE a OO EN DOP TO OE OOP OI OO HNC why oy why why oby oly oly ody oby oly why ody oby hy why oP y why why why why Christmas last for more than a day Boxed for Flesh pink; fashioned with arm | them at special reduction prices Chr latinas holes: trimmed front and back with | | *uclt as these, viving lace Switches, Medium rey ength, wavy, $1.95 Grey Transformations, Water Waved, Special,$1.95 Sophia Hair Nets, 10c each Of human hair, guaranteed for durability and color. Cap or fringe shape Vamm' Flannelette Bloomers, $1.39 Striped; hemstitched Flannelette Gowns, $3.48 With double yokes; prettily hem- stitched and faney stitched, Cambric Gowns, $1.89 V-necked; trimmed with four rows dainty embroidery, and cluster tucks, Sateen Petticoats, $2.97 With corded flounces accor: dion pleatings. Black, Russian green and blue. pds attached of rubberized satin, guar- navy blue, red or tan, Sizes 4to V4 yrs. Second Floor A Hundred & One Thingsin Notions for Christmas Namm's—Second Floor Buy Curtains sping 69 m Dutch Nottinghem Puteh All the useful little articles for Lace Panel Curtains the Christmas sewing basket, Curtains White and Sterling Sil Thimbles-—As sorted designs; all sizes 7 in box goiter |: Wooden Shoe Trees—Vor Arabian Serims with wide filet deste, insertior ers vee oeesee A pleasing assort ment of newly created artistic jbo and shoes or olippens; pair 9¢ horder and allover |edge; centre designs anercel, [valance tg Paper Shopping Bags- with pictures 8c Men's Arm Bands and Sock Garters— Assorted 47¢ colors; at 4\ eat quality . Bp] aise ih 69 eat Cross Stripe Grenadine Portieres Curtain Serims New Cretonnes