The evening world. Newspaper, March 7, 1922, Page 17

BO erRRRER ATT __ »SCHOOL LUNCH LAW: GROWING IN FAVOR INTHE LEGISLATURE Evening World Likely to Win . Long and Persist- ent Fight. ‘A STATE FOOD SERVICE. Need of Feeding the Under- nourished Scholars Seen by the Lawmakers. By Sophie Irene Loeb. The bill to provide lunches for chil- dren in sohools, especially in the @rowded sections, is receiving strong @pprobation of the lexislators in Al- y ae who recognize the great need of roviding at least one wholesome Meal at cost to children, as is being urged by various organizations hav- {hg the well-being of the children at heart. The Evening World has léng advo- cated the establishment of lunches in fchools, and by public subscription this newspaper succeeded in provid- ing thousands of meals for under- Reurished school children. Senator Clayton R. Lusk. leader of the Republican majority, is manifest - ing considerable interest in the bill and will give it his sypport. He Stated to-day: “In many schools in cies of the first class some of the ¢ tending have be \ Bourlshec cost, th themsely tions pri the means so that the ve such food as ig adapted "I heartily fu x. Boards of eitles to provide fer food to pupils in t fost. The expens ively small and the 20d which will thereby 1 is known, from ex- of great vaiue at benefit: growing out of | Buch law will be to interest: organ. | lzations «and individu: in these different localities In the health and Welfare of the children STATE MUST CARE FOR !TS SCHOOL CHILD WARDS. “We are coming more and more to appreciate the fact that these 4 SWIRL OF DUST A MILLION GERMS OU cannot avoid dust, you cannot avoid getting the mouth and throat * full of germs, but you can check growth ard spread by the use of Formamint Tablets, convenient ~to~take, pleasant tasting, powerfully antiseptic. Dissolve one ly in the mouth, now and then. An efficient antiseptic is released and carried by the saliva to every spot of the mouth land throat. Germ life will be kepe within the bounds of safety, possibly preventing laryngitis, tonsillitis, influenza. Relieves hoarseness and sore throat. for everybody, especially singers, ictors, speakers, smokers, lecturers, hildren like them. 60¢ at all druggists, Recommended by throat epeotalteta, physicians, dentists and druggiste, ormamint eae one. THROAT TABLET: lint is ocr trademark, Iti 'prodnet. Bauer Chemical Cn, IeecNew Tork ‘These famous Formamint Tablets are | —=. . . THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, MAROH 7, 1922, unfortuna’ children are in @ help to ublish a high standard of) toward the reduction of tuberculosis. |ite stand upon this impartant mat+ sense the wards of the entire community and that there is little danger of our doing too much ‘o it them in attaining the phys ical and intellectual development essential ir the struggle for suc- cessful and honorable careers,” Among the prominent organizations that are urging the ennetment of the bill which would require that a tunel service and equipment be established In schools where there are more than | 500 children, are the New York ‘cu- | beroulosis Association, which makes the following statement: “Malnutrition, as a result of in- sufficient food and an unbalanced diet, is one of the most frequent causes of tuberculosis and it is also a frequent symptom of latent tubercu- lovis, from which a large number of | children suffer. | “It is estimated that in our schools. with apprpximately 300, - | 90,000, or about | in need of epe- er nourit . re We estimate that 15,000 of these children are exposed to tuberculosis in the home. “With a combination of open- | air or open-window classes and a hot lunch in every school, these serious problems of malnutrition | among our school children can be | reduced. | WORKING MOTHERS UNABLE TO| PROVIDE PROPER FOOD. =| } “A visit to any of the schools al- | ready serving hot lunches, or to some | of the settlement houses. neighbor. | hood houses or kindergartens extend- ing an Invitation for lunch to school children, will soon convince any one | of the great popularity and need foe the provision of a hot, nouriwhing midday meal for thousands of grow- | ing children, Now that unemploy- ment is so prevalent, a large number | of women, mothers of school ehildrea, are working, consequently cannot be) at home to prepare such a meal. “The school lunch Is a useful insti. | tution—not only from the point of view of furnishing nourishment to the children but also as a means of | educating the children ,and mothers | a» to food values, preparation of food nical buying for the family. | ure whieh will hel to he malnutrition prevalent ool children aid whieh will Tewie envie Model but the And th who bo All day long she had shopped for a gown in New York, those she could afford did not please. Finally, she had come to us only because we were “‘on’ her way home.” There is an Eastern legend of a man who sold his house to go in search of buried treasure. OPPENHEIM. GLLINS & © physical vigor will help mater “We thank The bivening World for | ter.” BROOKLYN America's Sremost Specialists . OPPENHEIM.CLLINS &C FULTON STREET-BROOKLYN Announce an Attractive Offering New Spring Tailleurs . Distinctively Designed Decidely Low Priced Fashioned in Tricotine A Noteworthy Value at 35.00 An unsurpassable offering .at the sea- son's very outset: long, lithe-lined tail- leurs of superior quality Tricotine, braid trimmed, belted, with notch collars and generally smart, mannish effects. Two Models Illustrated Misses’ Dept.—3rd Floor It was 5 0 clock and She Was on Her Way Home z 2 2 s not easy to divine how one young enough to be d and pretty enough to be happy, could appear so inconsolable. She said she wanted an evening gown, but she did not seem to have enthusiasm enough to eat dinner, let alone \ dress for it. after model died of her indifference until ten had appealed to her sympathies in vain, but we kept on. And presently something happened. The tired look gave way to animation and the tired voice emitted an ecstatic little thrill! “That's it?’ Thereupon she confided her troubles} models that pleased her she could not afford and e treasure was found in the garden by the man ught the house. FULTON STREET - BROOKLYN Fashion Favors Large Size Women With Preference for Slenderizing Apparel I coutse the whether slender or of large-size aspires to adopt the leading modes es- tablished by Fashion creaters. Now that “Slenderness” is the latest ex- pression of smartness, large-size women A Sale! average worn, fashioned to give a slen elongated waistlines. Si $s $414 to 5014, Women’s Large-Size Suits $34.75 to $75.00 Tweeds, Tricotine and Poiret Twill are elations in smart style originations, that heen achieved by custom tailored ef- fects, some with touches of embroidery. Sizes $21 to 5018, A. & S.—Second floor, Central Women's Extra Size Skirts Box pleated striped wool sports skirts, clev- erly stitched hip-depth to give a slender ap- pearance to the hips, at $9.75. A. & 8.8 Pure Silk Tuxedo Sweaters, §22.75 Straight line Tuxedo sweaters have a slen derizing effect. in themse : Y navy, buff, orebid and w Aas floor, Centrat Gingham House Dresses, 5] Crisp striped and checke and two piece style. B and white, lavender and } gingham in one nd white, blue four, Bast. Women’s Large-Size Dresses, $29.50 Street and afternoon dresses of Canton Crepe and Crepe de Chine. rized effect, attained by flat pleatings, graceful panels and may select variable models best suited to their figures and be completely in style—especially when aided by Abra- ham & Straus, specialists in Large-Size Apparel. They translate the modes in terms of quality, individuality and unequaled moderateness of price. All are studiously A. & 8.—Second floor, Central. Women’s Large-Size Wraps $34.75 to $84.50 Straightline, Wrappy Coats and Capes that are impressively jaunty and stylish. In her- ringbone, tweeds, trico, Poiret twill, velour, veldyne and Alonzo, with new flare or tail- ored sleeves. A. & 3 —BSecond floor, Central. Extra Size Blouses, §2.98 and $3.98 A special purchase of pretty blouses of pongee and French voile, trimmed with lace edging and color touches or simply, tailored. Sizes 44 to 54. Large-Size Blouses of Silks,$6.98 to $19.95. ‘A. & 8.—Becond floor, Bast. Serpentine Crepe Kimonos, §2.95 Small flower designs. Pretty ribbon trim- ming. Sizes 48, 50, 52. ‘A. & S.—Mezzantne, Central. Crepe de Chine Envelope Chemises 53.98 and $4.98 Pink crepe de chine. One built-up shoulder model is trimmed back and front; and & shoulder strap model has Calais lace and tucked inserts, with a square neck. A. é §.—Second floor, Bast. ARENCH modistes have let their thoughts crystallize into , varied from small tailored hats to those of a wide brimmed, picturesque loveliness, for adornments—fanciful, artistic and unusual effects are attained lines of softness and g! as revealed py Suzy’s “The Dansant” Hat of Lace and Crin Dandelion Crepe Hat by Claudine Rouget A Double Brim Ribbon Hat by Maria Guy. Ostrich Tipped Bankok Hat by Suzanne ‘Tulbot, Verlaine’s Leather and Laque Cloth Hat. Caroline Reboux’s Timbo Straw and Tulip Hat Besides numerous others of equal appeal A & Mezvanine, Baust & A ® Bed Coverings inSpecial Sale Groups HERE are four groups, and each gives import- ance to the splendid values at prices quoted. 1t $4.95—Figured Dotted Mull Comfortables; eight- inch borders, with figured silkoline back to mateh—in dainty rose design of pink, rose, blue, lavender or yellow. At $2.15—Cotlon Frlled Figured Silkoline Comfort- ables. They are our regular $3.50 quality. {t $4.95—White Satin Finish Bed Spreads; extra fine quality and in pretty patterns; hemmed and in the full size of 80x90 inches. At $1.98—IWhite Crochet Bed Spreads, in a soft beau- tiful finish that makes the sale price representative of an exceptional value. Third foor,Central Winding Up the Sale of China and Glass » With a Carnival of Exceptional Savings F you intend buying china or glass- ware within the next year do it now, The savings in this sale are too great for anyone to procrastinate. Thou- sands of pieces of odd dinnerware are 17-piece Individual Break- Imported Earthenware now priced at HALF AND LESS: fancy china 25°% to 606 less; cut glass 259% to 40% less; kitchen crockery greatly reduced and many other pieces reduced to the lowest price in years. For instance: Thin lead blown tumblers; fast Sets, $3.25, reduced from Jugs, green and gold decora- 75c dozen. Excellent quality $7.95. Hand ted floral tion 14 pint size, 25e, were —_ and perfect. oi and-painted tera! gsc. 1 pint size, 39c, were Underglazed Colored Tea design. 81.49. 15 yallon size, 49c, Sets, $4.50, reduced from Light - cut Crystal Sugar and Cream Sets; 65c, re- duced from 98c. Richly cut in floral and foliage de were 81,95, Imported ‘ Teapots, brown and black; 98c, were $1.98. Imported Brown ‘Teapots, $9.50. Teapot, sugar & cream and 6 tea cups and saucers. Oval Casseroles, brown; white lined; 1 qt. size; 75e, signs. 49c, were $1.10. were $1.10. A. & & —Gubway Moor, Central, = F(R WEDNESDAY’S SELLING ae ae ee