The evening world. Newspaper, March 15, 1920, Page 11

THE EVENING WORLD, MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1920. OPPOSE LAWS TO —_|2nd.protectine aeainet cna m_ wootie A SAIS I STAMP SUBSTITUTES |¢ mit sie : f e t ) Association S Passage Would Woo) comin “wlth iy WR Brana Sensa tional Sale 0 Ho usehold Linens Destroy the Shoe Industry en cig as ie in New York. SALE OF BRITISH PLANES. 15,000 Tablecloths; 10,000 Dozen Napkins, ALL LINEN, at Average HALF Price The Merchants’ Association is op- ad : : : . i ae /Uite tow ‘wetine: tae tae -~- The first retail shipment of Linens out of Europe since before the war an require every sho taining LONDON, nearer 16 Rahal gti shoe containing | News understands that a company has -—--- a ear Ee eae substitutes for le stating what the Protecting against fraud in fabrics. In @ letter to Assembiyman Allen V. Parker, Chairman of the Committee on General Laws, the association gives its reasons for opposing the shoe bill as \3 stitution of other materials for her to carry a tag substitutes are, woollen Just acquired a huge stock of Brit'sh airplanes, engines, material and han- gars, the stim involved being computed by some people at no leas than £100,- 000,000 (normally $500,000,000), The the whole of the jock of the Disposals it i# said, aeroplane engines, a great stock of en- gine nnd aeroplane parts and hangars to the value of many thousands of pounds. It represents the biggest aircraft deal through. ' SHOWS IN DISTENDED PROFITS Récord-Breaking Earnings Indicated in Re- {ports of U.S. Rubber Company—8% Per Cent. Cash and 12% Per Cent. Stock Dividends on Common Shares. ¥ i pe t t \ J 4 | PHOEBE — Cape }f! ' ' ! ! ! 1 ' leather results in a better and @ cheaper product and the adoption of the bill will destroy shoe manufacturing New York Broadway at Ninth, New York Store open at 9. Store closes at 5 {in because of the stigma. association has asked the As- sembly Committee on Agriculture to disapprove the Van Wagenen bill in re. lation to promoting sheep husbandry With the cost of shoes and other necessities mounting higher and ——— = Righer cighteen months after the armistice was declared, The Evening World to-day continues a survey of the increased profits of corporations aged in the manufacturing and handling of clothing and food. The attention of Attorney General Paimer especially ia called to dre Evening World's artictes. | UNITED STATES RUBBER COMPANY Prices of all kinds of rubber goods, along with most other necessities, hay risen perpendicularly during the past two years or more and have added their full measure to the higher cost of living. The usual explana- tio] has been heard that higher prices have been made necessary by higher magufacturing costs, but this explanation is, in this instance, as incorrect as %& has been found to be in the case of so many other necessities. Bim 426A ee ee rrr eS | tachirers by advancing their prices} dend of 12/ per cont. hayp been able to steadily expand While, as previously stated, the complete report for 1919 is not yet it pile op picts itp acecrlk “hchcet asi available, the Chairman of the Board reobrd-breaking earnings. f Directors recently stated that “the excellent illustration of this 18! volume of sales and net earnings kind, although the sum surpassed the of most people in aviation circ! -) {> JOHN WANAMAKER | | KATE—Coat of black - and - white check, wool, $82.50. LAURIE—F rock WILDA — Dress CLARICE — Lin- JANE -- Dress of imported organ- of Devonshire cloth gerie frock of voile with striped cotton die—pastel colors, in bright colors, and organdie, skirt and batiste $29.75. $19.75. $29.75. waist, $9.75. MARIE — Little smock dress of dot- ted swiss, $7.50. with coat front—in wool jersey, $25. —rich and ‘ i furgished by the United States Rub-| were the largest in the history of the : e ° e e | cer amen, te seer [omonns Serpun orate fe 1908 wholesome Prettiest of Fashions for Little Miss 6 to 14 usey of crude rubber in the world. witi doubtless be ample to cover all re Ampng its many products are contin’ dividends paid during the year, in- pe M < h : . . | q boafs and shoes, fire hose, drugsists'| cluding the cash dividends and the Miny' pastries sand’ cooked: dishes The seven sketches give but a glimpse of the comprehensive collection, which is marked by an |}, 4 sungiries, rubber thread, solid and}common stock dividend of $9,000,000 Fi y ” ‘ ici . isi lity of material, charmin lors. ' | prematic tires, rubber gloves, &c. | declared. are delightfully flavored:and: made ee simplicity of style, exquisite quality u 6 colors, and range and mod- |’ Fy It Yas more than a score of plants| “At the close of the year the com- ah ahd wholekuhe eal, Dominc erateness of price—$2.95 to $75. Second floor, Old Building 1 thrqughout this country and Canada] pany had no outstanding notes or bec bh NOLESOME, WIED. (OMMNC pia Figs oe poe andj now does a business of approxi-| obligations other than current ac- Syrup. It is also delicious on cakes, mately a quarter of a billion dotlars|counts and acceptances necessary in ‘ P re the conduct of its business. Cash in waffles, and biscuits. A pure cane anniually ; . ar Com- | bank was over $15,000,000, and $2,800,- x ¢ yy The United States Rubber Com-|o99" Liberty bonds’ were in’ tts Sugar product made by: the refiners ° e MNG’s report of earnings for 1919 18] treasury.” % 5 \ notfyet available, but in 1918 the] Yet in spite of this record of of Domino. Package Sugars. eau u rien confpany piled up the biggest earn-|#Wollen profits there is no satisfying . ¢ . indication that the prices of the many ings in its history and showed the] virieties of rubber goods will soon biggest margin of profit on each dol- lar of business. In fact, it advancea prices to such an extent that it was not only able to offset wage increases, &e., but tucked away for net earnings be reduced. BROS eee Women Vote for Socialists. BUBNOS AYRES, March 15.—The Socialist candidates received a majority of the woman votes at the unofficial ‘American Sugar Refining Company *!Sweeten it with Domino’ Gronulated: Tablet, Powdered: Confectioners, Be Golden Syrup i, Rugs at $67.50 For our $87.50 to $110 grades nearly 10 cents more out of each dol-| polling places in last Sunday's Con- Mosouls, Bokharas, Daghestans, Cabistans, Khivas. a ® ton sales than in arse ita Forminise varty ‘pglica seseona Peepers Sizes range from 4.8 x 8.8 ft. to 6.11x4 ft. " y ‘or the eight years ended wi ie cals . joting of the Rich reds, blues, navy and ecru shades. clos of 1916 the average annual sav- | Women was merely as a demonstration. M4 Only 80 é li le if ft th: ¥ 4 1 ing “out of each dollar of sales was : y 8 a little Lhe lortene at came our way. iM m 13.59 cents. Its rising scale of prices u rary a es, H ] enabled the company to expand the it é maryin of profit to 17.74 cents in 1917 Our $78 grade iv | and, 21.27 cents in 1918. In other ” Bry te eiareinsot sree: aii 75, in a good quality mahogany, finely finished in : " | f Hiesesnece ote | Queen Anne type. Bought for the February Sale, and fe Atha 1 vile 1 1 margin fy Drone for only just arrived. Benefits belong to our customers, . 7 in Senge inta e so out they go at $52 each—a decidedly low price for i \\" TT ul | so good, so well-made, so attractive a library table. f ie the explanation stand Fifth Gallery, New Bldg. H i prices have been made i] ff yt yf HH nee fesery by the big taxes which the i ! it company been forced to pay to ‘ fee WILE 1] the yUnited States, British and Cane- Food and Because this Is Tea 5 0s 8 | dtan Governme In 1918 the com- H —_ y } Soee Mes arden eionere Beverage mixer | VEIL Week fi nventory adjustment and taxes §19,- 500 i 289,000. In 1916 this charge against 25¢e 2, ds. veiling, 25¢ ti income was $447,800. Yet tho eurplus for 35¢ to 75¢ grades " NBhe company available for divi- , i " i dengs, earned tn 1918, was $15,072,000, In the March Sale | — Many are imported French s a Sy SR. decane” | ete tan te teeen ster Time H Expressed in terms of dollars . but all are very new and ve! pbr share, this means that in 1918 Egg beater, cream nami uf ~ °) \ aes te company earned $30.86 for whip, glass jur. becoming, ime i! ay cm ; . j ne ” | Aas iatines oficeienanetoaki eine #ELECT the particular model vou like at Wana- | Ben Costs ae Rana: In the Wanamaker Piano Salons there are over ninety |}is pared with $17.75 in 1916. The Holds one quart ayerage earnings for the common sfeck from 1910 to 1916, inclusive, was less than $10 per share. ‘Naturally, swollen profits have resulted in substantial direct benefits to stockholders. In 1916, 1917 and 1918 no dividend was ‘id on the common stock, but in the latter part of 1919 directors placed the stock on a regular 8 r cent. basis, and followed this ig January last with a stock divi- | makes, styles and sizes of pianos, player-pianos and Repro- |}'* | ducing pianos from which to select, comprising the best |}'* Practical House makes from that marvelous producer of miracle music, the Dresses— $3.95 CHICKERING-AMPICO, to the J. C. CAMPBELL, which Four styles in gingham and has played an important part in our Piano business since the opening of the Piano Section, giving to those desirous of percale, priced, that have the following points maker’s, Seventh Gallery, New Building. Wanamaker musical prestige is a real thing, built up on years of commercial probity and artistic ideals. very EE EE Victor Records for St. Patrick’s Day Plenty of the following selections; tly double face, 85¢ to $1 each. Down Shack in Ath- (McCormack) Tf it were otherwise our patrons would not be as ready as they so often are to rely upon our judgment in such matters. GOOD MUSIC (and not in a position to pay a high price) a satisfactory instrument of standard quality comprising a fine musical quality of tone together with a standard quality of workmanship and material at a moderate price. Prices range from $395 for a good upright piano, to $3,250 for the CHICKERING-AMPICO Reproducing Grand especially in common: (1) They are conveniently made, opening down front; (2) sensible full skirts; (3) The entire staff of the Wana- maker music rooms have been \]f 17678—-Tip che bes jos aed becoming styles; (4) good Piano. i (Peerless Quarte nen the materials, in pretty colors. Convenient terms on any inst: t selected. schooled in the V amake ie | Grown-Up tas Act Like , Lip ’ y instrument selected. ‘ Vanamaker tradi il] Babies, Gfurray) Third floor, Old Building. First Gallery, New Building. | tion. They are here to assist; not to {I] 17809—Are You the O'Riclly? and A | War in Snider's Grocery Store, importune, | (Murray) 'T] 17850—Fiirting Whistler, one-step; Just 1,200 Men’s Shirts at $1.95 Te : PSE. y g and Ragwing the Scale, Fox-trot, * See preseDy ano ne 8 (Conway's Band) SH 48 very complete line of Pathe Phono- |]] 27980—To My Dog: and. Mickey 1,200 Stiff- cuff Shirts at $2 95 : © Genuine graphs, artistic in design, supreme iff 27285—Kitkeno, (Churies | Harrie ae vanienbert Chasse in tone, moderate in price. Come 1 ee ee aes Nothing to match them, anywhere 7 “ | > “ to ¥ in and hear one of High them ‘means the ultimate of cheese see At $1.95—-woven and printed madras, wrray) them all. seins Dooley Learned mercerized cottons and printed percales . real as | the Hooley-Hooley; and Come (some of the latter with detached collars), irresmy vonage aYor. aud Pathe Phonographs range in price on and Be » ee Pha bent ad slash iM ls ma every si in ¢ ach fab- ' i | * Castle Brand.” from $100 to $500. Any model m " (Wella), Molly Dhu, (Charles ric, but a good choice in every size. ee 4. y ay be ibe At $2.98—all woven madras, some card! ' A PHENIX PRODUCT purchased on deferred terms—five per \]] 18188—Nora, (Chartes Harrison) ed; about 30 patterns and colorings, H cent, down, five per cent. a month | Tho! I Had a Bit 0° the Divil in Very fine shirts. Ordered a little more ! | ‘ : than a year ago, and only just delivered. i il di. , Mother Mach 5 : 7 5 i First Gallery, New Building. Ra ap he Ni Sold onthe basis of the old cost—you can i (Clark). figure the saving. 1 Bit of Heaven, (ic . 1 cK fare Us), ry ei And 2,400 Neckties ' J y De G ' | 10: kanamarker woe Ne at 65¢ i = Broadway at Ninth, New York are Sm Silk, silk and eotton, and silk and fibre, ‘ Eerey here Generous four-in-hands, in a range of col- : } ors and patterns large enough to please : |: Ls Drowsy Maggie—Mediey of virtually every man, Spring neckties, in { : Hg ate el Pe A i effect, but at nothing like the cost. i / cy, (McCormack) Burlington Arcade floor, New Building. i | , First Gallery, New Bidg. al j