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“By Capt. Robert Scofield Wood. “LETTER OF INTEREST TO WHITE PLAINS FANS. ‘The following letter was received to- May trom M. U. ‘Wallack, who writes: “In last Saturday's edition of The MBresing World 1 noticed a question by AWhite Plains Fans,’ in which they ask What could be done in regard to thelr Gnability to hear concerts broadcasted uring the week, mentioning that they ould only receive the broadcasting on Baturiey nights. “1 am a resident of White Plains and Mve a few miles from the ‘Fans.’ | Sxperienced the same di Mcuiiy they “write about, in a lesser degree, until | had carefully searched for the source T experimented with my antenna and found that by placing it in @ direction from southeast to northwest the hum- ming noises which the ‘Fans’ complain about were eliminated. My antenna Is ‘an inverted L type. This position of aerial eo greatly strengthened my “reception as to permit me to hear th “Technical Institute at Madison, Wis. ting on a single tube. “A tremendous amount of inductance te released by the electrical system of New York Central Railroad at the White Plains junction. This inal ts the end of the Harlem frical Division and when a steam loco- jmotive is substituted for an electric en it interferes with radio signals h experimenting 1 found that a able condenser, of large capacity, Bininted directly scross the ground and na posts of my set practically ted interference and materially my signal strength. Using with my present hook-up, I can ath buy, Camel's Hair, Mohair An exceptionally ‘out. Newark’ and listen to WGY whether you buyFerris and Shetland. In nov- : heavy quality. Tuxedo ‘by merely turning the dial on the con- Hams or Bacon. You elty and plain weaves. hee. and slip-on models. Genser.” wa enter te earl The slip-ons feature fl { Plain and novelty OVERNMENT RADIO ACTIVITIES. ull richness of fla- round or “V” necks. \ weaves. {"since the establishment of the Inter- vor in either. If your The T Lf tal Radio Board, radio acttvi- butcher can’t suppl The Une onnee eee tl ‘an) ai in several of the Governmental de- PP’y ioned with pockets and a COLORS ents and bureaus have been in- you, ask us who can. tie sashon The S ip fs ing rapidly. The Army and Navy we Ais) ¢ Six Lovely Models Illustrated Buff Navy * fare going full ult and increasing their F. A. Ferris & Co., Inc. e : Will Attest the Real-ness of the Brown Blue daland public, serv ° en ee New York COLORS Values Offered. They Are Selected Jockey Mohawk 7 Jade Copen At Random from the Many Attractice Styles Jade White ipend hoa thy Public Health Service Navy Buff ll si b 5 Black Corn Fer rience of iducation now expect to White Black All sizes, but not in every model. Peri- Harding Blue broadcasting services for the dis- Brown Corn ‘ : Winkie tion of information and educa HAMS & BACON Combinations GIMBELS WOMEN’S AND MISSES’ SWEATER SHOP—Third Floor Pretty Combinations matter. RADIO MESSAGE TO U. 8. COAST f QUARD. £ on Aug. 4 the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury will employ the Nav; @ilo Station at Anacostia to broad: fhessage of greeting to the U. 8. rt Guard on the 132d anniversary of its if soprano. Noe at the plano. The ‘At. “ienin Midsummer Music as recorded popular composers and pianists. A x through courtesy of United Bureau. Blsie Jean in . M.—Music and lectures. —Songs by Miss Edith Mi- louston, Tex., accompanied (a) “A Birthday,” Cadman. 2.50 P,M.—Piano solo, 3 P. “Hungarian ‘Lisst. ‘Lecture by State College of ture at New Brunswick, N. J. of the lecturer and subject of talk Arlington offical time at 12.55 to 1 P.M. and 10.55 to 11 P. M. Baseball reports from 8 to 8 P. M. Music every hour from 11 A. M. to P.M. Woather reports at 11 A. M., 1, 6 and 11.01 P. M. 7.00 to 7.30 P, M.—‘“Animal Stories,” by Florence Smith Vincent. % “The Voice from Cal- we de Gregorio. This ed to Enrico Caruso and August. 2 marks the first anniversary of his death. 9.05 P. M—Talk by Col. H. N, Schawarzkopf, Supt. of N. J. State Po- lice, Trenton, 'N. J. 9.20 P. M.—"Hello New York" wil! be broadcast by Fred Helder, Helen Eley and several prominent artists though WJZ. 10.30 P. M.—"Under the Evening Lamp," conducted by The Youth's Com- panion; “Heroes of the X-Ray," Dr. Wood Hutchinson tells of some famous X-ray operators who have died for their scien “His Boast," an extra- ordinary adventure; "How to Buy Garr suggestions that will insure wise buying; "Colorful Reading," @ story from a elty Itbrary; “Night on a Pinnacle,"’ an adventure in the Grand Canyon. UKULELES : About the lowest price in town for ‘em. And what's a vacation without a “uke?” GIMBELS MUSIC SALONS—Eighth Floor $1.65 GIMBEL BROTHERS 32ND STREET ~ BROADWAY — 33RD STREET —NEW YORK CITY. August brings an Annual Sweater Sale. FOR WOMEN AND MISSES the Sale But never before have we been able to present values equal to these. The big feature: Every purchase has been made froma foremost It makes no difference "A little higher in price~BUT!” . An August Dinner Cantaloupe Cold Consomme with Cheese Straws Broiled Blue Fish New Potatoes Green P. Green Pepy-r and Lettuce Blackberry Pie The consomme, blue fish, green peas and salad—all need the tasty touch of sweater manufacturer. Hous: hose reputation for qual- ity workmanship and exclusive styles is undisputed, Wilton Velvet Rugs Are Value-Specimens of the Big Buys for Little Money in Gimbel Rugs $3.0)50 8.3x10.6 Feet The Yarns ‘The softest of imported Advance Sale of FURS. Featuring Quality, The Most Startling Value That We—or Anyone Else, to Our Knowledge—Have Ofered This Season $ a: TUXEDOS and SLIP-ONS suitable for The Fi Shop By Mail Our Mail Order Department Description of fashionable sweater fabrics of the season. describe the various models. Slip-on Styles. Silks Through the Sweaters Note the Imported yarns and Fibre Silks—the ultra- Impossible to But there’s a sweater every sports occasion—in both Tuxedo and in all the desirable shades. bre Style SAVINGS of 20% to 33% The gest advance sale of fine Furs is on! On with g tremen- dous reception by the ptiblic that even we did not anticipate! | In- disputable evidence the public knows and appreciates the genu- ineness of the Values offered! These Items Are Typical: Hudson Seal Coats, 34 length, $225.00 Russian Pony Coats, 34 eee 9. Natural Muskrat Coats, 40 in., $97.50 Grey Squirrel Coats, 4 length, $255.00 Hudson Seal Coats, 40 in.,$250.00 Persian Lamb Ooats, 40 in., $225.00 and Value Reduced! Women’s Jersey Swimming Suits $395 Staunch wool Jersey — the most satisfactory type of suit for vigorous swimming in strong seas. Mannishly cut for freedom of action. Vividly orange or purple bordered for feminine charm. Navy or black. Kind that looks well and lasts well—and is usually much higher in price. And a Black Taffeta French Seal Coats, 40 in., $98.50 French Seal Coats, *{ length, 85. 00 Alaska Seal Coats, 40 in., $345.00 be announced later ~ 8.20 P. M.—Songs by Miss Michaux— 3 fThe Wind's tn the Sot (b) wr in the Forest;" (c) “ Slip-on Marked Down Here’s one big group of rugs specially = Mo! lect i Caracul Coats, 40 in, $155.00 The simpl t of ae ee ee cs oe a priced—-chosen from a stock that in- CrOnRD Goren go fos $188.00 suit that’s. the best . colt : : , * ossum Coats, in, of ’ cludes big home-furnishing time val- Natural Mink Wraps, 45 in., sort of a Aes ets i 950.00 maids who like to be e iE E Pe ] 4 ues in rugs of every type. These are Natural Raccoon Coats, 40 in., sandmaids. With a A $155.00 French Seal Capes, 45 in., $95.00 Taupe Nutria Sports Coats, $125.00 “Furriers Since 1842” Wilton Velvets of good grade—Persian patterned. Deeply underpriced. GIMBELS RUG STORE—Sixth Floor bit of silk braid for ac- cent, and a very great deal of charm. At a very little price. Means GOOD Cheese Decorate \ With FRENCH SCENIC PAPERS GIMBELS— Third Floor GIMBELS FUR SHOP—Third Floor GIMBELS FUR SHOP—Third Floor aang Sa ww wll eae Entire Stock of an Exclusive Specialty Shop a American Agents, P.M. Featured Purchase in the August Furniture Sale Tables : Chairs : Occasional Pieces from Such Grand Rapids Makers as Imperial, Sligh, Michigan Chair.and Phoenix Furniture Companies and the Grand Rapids Shop : Slated to Go Tomorrow at 33% off Just off the Avenue. A little shop of personality. A little Shop you knew. A little shop you'll miss. Lease expired. Stock closed out to Gimbels. AND—low prices on treasures you've often coveted when they were marked higher by far. Tease reann Chocolate 5 PECIAL Covered = tina Cocoanut Royals 44 POUNDNET ki i |Chocolate SPECIAL c Thureday ‘and Vanilla scgus 52 Fig and Date Bon Bons Regularly 54c, Sewing Tables from - - - - $10 to $25 en Chairs of Many ape - = + = $20 to $90 Day Beds of Many Types - - - $13 to $49 Cenacle ae (ie ee $41 to $62 Gate-leg an: ther Tables.- - $12 to $48 2 , Low-boys from -- - = = = $50 to $120 ERS | z ' esks of Man: es - = = - $29 to $115 | Hall Chair : $47.00 Cabinet Desk : $69 4 Post Bed : $27.75 yee . ‘ Slipper Chair $29.00 Console Set: $53.09 Work Table: $24.50 D holstery; sol- Mahogany veneer dull “ombinati - is it Si 8 in. oor; Soli any tabla Mahogar eer i id mahogany arms. finished; 8 large draw. gaemnbination mahog- On This Furniture Deferred Payments Upholstered in. dark foraspeecid washes, dal Reish 10ers tol Spring seat. ers. Can Conveniently Be Arranged toa brown satin; gold braid Prices Quoted Are the Prices You Pay ‘full or twin sizes, any mirror, $24.09. drop leaf; 2 drawers. | Prices Quoted dre the Pieces You Pay GIMBELS FURNITURE SHOP—Seyenth Floor FOR EXACT LOCATIONS | SEE TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Brooklyn, Long Island and New Jersey Customers Direct to Gimbels via Tubes and Subways—=