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THE EVENING WORLD MONDAY, is than te. Where amece ur nut meat iF insert "FARM MORTGAGES INCREASE POUND Ny BEST on tap of each piece of choculste nt 132 PER CENT. IN DECADE. | Wrapped In Mn ) for the, nut Arent! must be nade ed Averaze Debt Ware mite Ro nm Heports, |tates at tic @ pound, wile n t any cheaper than i he other soft candies tha of glucose and other cheap 1 cluding. flavors, cost lens’ than pound to manufacture, and ure sold at 60e to 800 a pound, A retail price - CHOCOLATES COST Can Be Retailed at G at Good Profit /senerous prot turge downtown! For 20 Cents, Says retail candy conoeen tated sentercias Manufacturers, WASHINGTON debta of American farmers per cent ne mortgages amounted of the value ts of 27.9 per The value of aid ,was $1 |that the consuinption of candy has fallen off, which he attributea to the high prices, while more than 200 dis- posses notices were served around Coney Island the first of this month By P P.Q. Foy. on 8 dealers who were compelied | *! (Special Food Expert of The Evening |to abandon their concessions because | World. Jof dull business in candies and soft When 0. FE. Fischer, Chairman of | drinks. tat a i / in a er commeting on an Eve- the Board of Directors of the National wing “Worid ‘exposition of the Cany Salesmen’s Association, stated|cream and soda situation, Kd jast Thursday that if the present re- | Linder of No. 208 Schity Birect” f tall prices for candy were cut in half) bot L. I, says it would permit @ substantial profit, | giptreson ce oie resting he was more than generous. If the|yarious deale present prices for candy in the major- | quality an: ity of retail stores were cut in quar- | !mpossit ters there still would be a fair profit |, fo rthe retailer, “Overhead, crensed OONVICTS T Sing Sing officials took steps o note the ted by the around the prison erty P to maintain superior qual- ity under a reduced sales price Tho other dealer states he is using what jare known to be the most expensive the insatiable monster, | brands of ingredients sells his ice is the mantel used by all classes of|creaim soda at 10c a giass and adds profiteers to cover their extorionate | ‘We making a very satisfactory 8, but no overhead cost could | charged by | king into consideration all the of the retail) various items of expense that enter | which is the/into the opertaion of the many varied penetpal ingredient used in making types of establishments, it seems al- candy, is selling at around 5%c a|mMost ridiculous to claim that all pound compared with 23 classes of dealers are capable of doing year ago, Nothing purer ec business, giving their patrons the candy than ted sugar, best of quality, only on condition that unadulteri ite, pure ail charge the same price for their flavors and wares. Such a viewpoint is silly and erably cheaper { Pure chocolate expensive kind, ingredients the grade chocolate covered f flavored centre bonbot pounds, will cost about as It had been ork to a contrac den Lawes cho: at the top. forced with steel the prices now while fruit stupid. Mr. Charles E, Smith says 4 10c soda is impossible under the present manufacturing charges. Doj manufacturer's charges constitute all that determines the selling price? This would seem (o be about all that enters into the problem, according o| Mr. Smith, and if this were really a} fact he should be able to sell his ice cream soda for sc a glass and make a | fine profit | “But how about the rest of the ‘tre- mendous overhead’ most dealers shout about. Or is a good part o this mythical, simiiar to the ‘water’ | so frequently evident in stoc! | Mr. Si Hesingar seems to give a Proper explanation and a sound one factory profit.’ | igi year ago. andy is the most and the cost of the —Not Space Ture is a difference. Any shoe, if it is large enou: will permit the toes to stretch out. But that's not fit. Nor comfort either. The proper shoe isshaped after the natural lines of the foot, with asoft flexible shank fitting snugly up in under the arch, properly follows: Cowring © Chocolat Total . a price ote A tiene oF tory to one busi- | designed heels—the whole ia a E pr unsatisfactory fashioned of light sturdy ¢ and band dip and de. AD UMERYS Ok | = or stroke. But this is done | leather, ed with 20 per vent. profit w h. And some not seem to realize that he war over.” by modern machinery that automati- dips the chocolate by an endless belt and puts on the white decoration so perfectly that only an expert would know he difference of $6.95 for 105 pounds, the Do it toda: a 3 GIRLS DROWN TOGETHER. one pound of the finest choco-| OTTAWA." Ont.,@uly 18.—Alice Roy, | not more than .06% to the| twenty-four years old, and her two manufacturer, and an cousins, Anette and Yvette Chattil- experienced candy at including manufe maker stated erday t mare i ged six and eight years respec- the container, the most of tively, were drowned in’ te Ultawa ring and wrapping a pound | River yesterday. METROPOLITAN CLOTHES for MEN Beginning Today THE SEMI-ANNUAL SALE of MEN’S SUITS Former Prices: 55.00, 53.00, 50.00, 48.00, 45.00 and 43.00 All this season's suits, made in our own workrooms from the most dependable fabrics tv be had, in smart two and three button single breasted models. Each and every suit is tailored and &nished in the customary Saks’ fashion— a fact that always places upon our garments the indelible impress of superiority over any and all other clothing in the City of New York. It is an Extraordinary Event— No Man Should Miss It! Small Charge for Alterations Fifth Floor Broadwey HAKS & Comparty «310 see Per Fara in the Consus July 18M mor Gouiled in the decade between 1910 and 1920, It wae reported to-day by the in morte: farms owned by their D OWN WALL esterday to have the masonry wall to be erected built d of civilian labor, which, prison labor. 7 will be four-fifths of a mile long, thi feet wide at the base and one for It will be of concret That'sthe ecu Gripper. Ground Gripper ioe their | or from in 1910 to $4,012,711.214 in} (of mortgage ear period the value of} ased 117.6 per cent. and operated mortgage debte in- by tor, but War. way about it. = ¥ ’ Broadway at Ninth New York. Business Hours. 9 to 5. Telephone Stuyvesant 4700. Street, JULY 18, 1921, aeons oemnoensicesinenemneseneeseenciaeemanarenti Formerly A. T. Stewart & Co. It: is not big type and big talk in the newspapers — but the quality, price of the goods in the store which make value and give lasting satisfaction. ‘ fashion and fair More Good News! Men, in particular, please note! The Smallest Grand Piano made BRAMBACH the “4-foot 8” For small apartments We have never felt that, Write for paper pattern In order that you may learn how easily a Baby Grand of this size may be used in your home, we have tissue paper patterns the exact size and shape of these little instruments. We will be glad to mail you one of these on request. haported’ Lillian Corsets at $9.75 Originally $15 to $22.50 Limited number of these famous Paris-made corsets, in a number of the smart, successful models of the season. Reduced because there are only a few sizes left in each of the models, although there arc all sizes in the collection. Mouels for every type of fig- ure—suitable for service or all year ‘round wear, Exquisitely made of fine materials. Third Floor, Old Bullding Traveling Robes of silk pongee At $10.95 The charm of these robes i- that they are so thoroughly practical and at the same time undeniably good looking and cool. Made after a moilel of tailored implicity. Launder easily and well. Natural color, Third Floor, O14 Buiiding Craig Kennedy Detective Stories 50c a volume The Crafg Kennedy by Arthur B. Reeves, wer lished in a set of 12 volumes sell for $21.50. 750 volumes, perfect inside, have slightly damaged You may have them, Friday. at 50e each, The titles—Guy Garrick, The Silent Bullet, The Dream Joc tor, The Poisoned Pen, The War Terror, The Social Gu ster, The Treasure Train, The Kar in the Wall, Gold of the Gods, Exploits of E Romance of Elaine, Coystance Dunlap. Book Store Main Floor, Old Building $5.50 for Hotpoint Electric Irons Regular price-—#*. 250 at $5.50 Full nickel plated; fun weight 6 Ibs.; cold handle hed stand; E ble plug. Seventh Galiery cord at New Bu a snug little apartment, it was necessary to deprive one’s self of the beautiful grand piano tone musicians. The makers of the BRAMBACH piano felt the same They specialize in grand pianos. genius they possess is devoted to the production Of the clear, vibrant, inspiring grand piano tone. They were the first to make a 4 ft. 8 in. grand piano, which takes up no more space in the corner of a room than an upright (see diagram). because one chose to live in -favored of all true All the We shall be glad to have) you come to the piano sal- ons and see this beautiful Black: CREPE Le dernier cri Crepe-de-chine 1195 to $8.85 ya. Crepe meteor $2.95 to 85.85 yd. Canton crepe $2.50 to $5.50 yd. Georgette crepe $153 to 83.85 yd Sports crepe $5.50 yd. Faille crepe 5 yd. All 39 to 40 in. wide. In the Silk Rotunda, Main Floor, Old Buliding little instrument, and hear Afternoon Shoes with Paris lines its exquisite tone. $695 Convenient terms. Used pianos taken in part exchange at a fair valua- tion. Other Brambach Grands Queen Anne... Player Grand. Reproducing ...$1,675 Welte Mignon action) | Piano Salons, Fifth Gallery, New Building FOR MISSES 11 to 20. Checked Gingham Frocks, at $8.75 and $13.75 e Two of the best anid most bes coming models illustrated have u Ing been copied in commendable qualities of checked gingham ty sell at these exceptionally low rs own to At $8.75 pger with tle round bodice; white organdie co id cuffs ain Rd RO elon. ual In the Main Store for Men trimmed with a faney braid. | ‘ . . Ni red, brown ov black These are the suits made of 60 per cent. At SU3,75 wool and 40 per cent. cotton—a good combi- pi tock with the charming) nation for summer weal Tuxedo collar nl cuff of white orga ished with’ bone. Good wear. two narrow ands of the | cs a | We hare sold hundreds like black, brown or lighter blue, $21.50 this season: two-piece suits—coat and ALSO— trousers; in shades of gray, tan and heather, Sports Shirt. at) $4.05—-our plain or striped; and black and white checks. $5.50 and $5.75 grade White cottor sabardine, khaki, and white eordoline Second Floor. Old Building Tenth Street Dehydration fully explained Dehydration the new, ca economical, -uperior method of preserving all kinds of food materia Pounds reduced to ounce leaving all flavorings and nourishment value. intact Money, work, time, spoil » all sa 1 by thi nodern food miracle.” Tuesday, 2 to 4 Dr. G. AL Sykes, food . will deliver an. in- ting, helpful leeture on f dration” in Uwe Model Kitchen, Houseware Store and rated cabbus | | | The Silk Stockings ‘for low slippers Shoes, with the = French tongue were worn| by a number of smartly | dressed Parisiennes at the} recent races at Long Champs and Auteuil. An adaptation of this tongue—inset with panels of a contrasting material in the same color or in a} smart contrasting color—} is a striking feature of these afternoon shoes de-| veloved in ~—-bluck patent leather \ —brown satin | y suede ~—bluck satin Price $12.50. Brown suede at $13.50. Firat Floor, Old Bullding Because | —the double part of the toe is cut into a deep V in such} a way that it does not show when worn with a very low slipper or pump. Ingrained silk, medium weight, deuble sole and top. Sizes & o 10 $3 a pair, tax 10c, Main Floor. Old Building fine gauge, full-fashioned, Black only. FIRST \Boston Bags of Matting, $2.95 Adorable Sweaters | for tiny tots Prices on Women’s Frocks drop to— $18.75—originally $35 to $45 ~~ Frocks of serge, wool jersey, crepe de Chine and satin. $27.75—originally $55 and more Dresses of crepe meteor, crepe de Chine, Canton crepe: | and tricotine. $37.75—originally $65 to $78 and more Frocks of crepe de Chine, Canton crepe, crepe metene: and tricotine. Only one or a few dresses of a model, xo the selection is very interesting | | SHOWING | | | | | 150 of them-—the first lot to come to New York City} —have just arrived from) the manufacturer. | The Boston bag has never be-| fore been made up in matting | bound with leather. The matting in Japanese, of} 4 fine grade, bound with ma-| hogany-colored or black grain| cowhide leather. Cloth lining.| Rainproof. Light of weight, ae, very strong and durable, || $28 295 each. We hazard a guess that this| bag will be a “best seller.” The Luggage Shop, First Floor, Old Bullding Slip-on model, size 2 to 6; years; fits ever so nicely. Pretty! little V neckline that is very be- coming to youngsters. Soft wool—$; Light us a feathe +- but! warm. In French blue, tan or navy blue, Shetland wool—$4.95 Delightful shades of casas tan or French blue. Camel's hair—$5.50 Especially smart—in ane French blue or tan. Third Floor, Old Buliding 5 Second Floor, Old Building EXTRA-SPECIAL Disposal of Women’s Sweaters One-of-a-kind $5 = $12.75 Weve $7.25 Were $18.75 to $16.50 to 342 About 45 sweaters that re- main from our collection of individual sweaters which we assembled from England, France, Scandinavia and this country. Wool, silk and fibre Second Floor, Old Building Pillow Cases and ant etactay iSheets—Less 10 per cent. below June prices for our own standard, medium- weight sheets and pillow cases. PILLOW CASES 42x36 in. ++... 28¢ each 45x36 in. each 54x90 in....... $ 90 each 63x90 in.......$1.00 each 72x90 in... -$1.10 each 72x99 in. -$1.20 each 81x90 in. . $1.20 each 81x99 i - $1.30 each 90x99 i -$1.45 each Floor, Old Building Fancy boxes for ‘gift packing From Japan. Have been sell- ing at 10¢ to 25e each. Take your choice of what remains at be and 10c. Commercial Stationery, Downstairs Store, New Buliding At the height of their season, Tuesday, 500 of our Crash Suits go 100 of the same suits, with waistcoats, were $27.50 Two models—a 2-button and a 3-button coat, each with patch pockets—at each price. 1,310 Straw Hats, originally 12 Straw Hats, originally 191 Straw Hats, originally 137 Straw Hats, originally 306 Straw Hats, originally 7 Straw Hats, originally Now These hats are all imported ie of ve like all remaining, Coolness back- them at $21.50 the water, for thei price. them, a few days ago, sizes 6%) to 73, Burlington Arc to half-pr , are marked $1 eech, 3. 30 to $7---new this season--- $3.50 S4 Drop $5 to $6 87 $ $12 best hats we could find, either We reduced them, and a lot $1.75 to $6 each. ¢ Floor, New Building