Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 265, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 March 1922 — Page 7

FOOD PRICES IN Indianapolis ?PIPERCENT Report for Month Shows H. C L. Reluctant to Seek Lower Levels. WASHINGTON, March 17.—Th* hlr'i cost of living Is coming down very slowly. The retail cost of food was three-tenths of 1 per cent lower In Feb-rui.-7 than !t was in January, according to figures made public by the Department of T .abor. While tho retail figures were reaching this point, wholesale prleea showed a "distinct upward trend,” according to the department announcement, which showed there was a gain of 2 per cent orer the i. vel of January. The increase was most pronounced among farm products and foodstuffs. POME AKTICI.ES SHOW IROXOrXfED DECREASES. Some of the more pronounced decreases In retail food prices In February were as evaporated m 1 ’’ , fresh milk, oleomargarine, stric' fresh eggs, bread and some canned food. Sixteen tides increased In price during the month, the most important being onions. During the month from Jan. 15. to Felx 15, the average family expenditure fox f cd decreased In twenty-eight cities, as f tdlows: Kansas City, 4 per cent: Scranton, 2 p.T cent; Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, New Haven, New Orleans, Norfolk, Peoria, Pittsburgh. Portland, Me., Providence, Rochester and Springfield, I !., X per cent. INCREASES IN TWENTY-ONE CITIES. In Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Bridgeport, Cincinnati, Jacksonville, I.oulsville, Mobile and New York there was a decrease of l<-ss than five-tenths of 1 per cent. In twenty-two cities there were the following increases: Seattle, 3 per cent: Memphis, Minneapolis, St Paul, Salt Lake City, 2 per cent, Baltimore, Buffalo, Butte, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Omaha, Portland, Ore., St. Louis, Washington, D. C., 1 per c-rnt. In Cleveland, Detroit, Newark, I’hlladol- hla, Richmond, and San Francisco, th-*re was an Increase of less than five-tenths of 1 rzc cent. THEATERS TO JOIN IN BIG MERGER Erlanger and Shubert Deal Embraces Large Interests. CHICAGO, March 17—Negotiations i a $100,000,000 merger of leading theaters and theatrical productions of the Nation was under way today, according to a reliable informant in Chicago’s Rialto. l : !r-r the plan unnecessary building of n’.v theaters would be ellmi:i -ted and duplication of the same kinds <if shows In the same cities avoided. E( i;lr.j> and operation of theaters would be under control of a centralized management. A1 Erl nicer and J. J and Lee Shabert who have already completed a merger of their Interests which Includes ten theaters her“, are leaders in the movement. It was said. Those who may Join the combine follows: Charles Dillingham. A1 11. Woods, Flo ZiegfelJ, Sam Harris, George M. Cohan and the Selwyns. • ;

Here is Good News— Indianapolis Folks!

Gaw&es ALL VARlETlES—ihocolates —Bon Bons — Caramels Now QOc Lb. Quantity production and a faithful patronage make this possible. The same old-time, home-made, delicious candies that for 20 years have maintained quality. *‘The Family Candies of the Nation” 102 N. Pennsylvania St. Fletcher Trust Building

LADIES' PATENT LEATHER One Strap SUPPERS ..Zjsll* *3745 Tjb/SI stlppcre arc easily c?£~x x *3 worth 95.00 —they hav# -*t Caban hoeLn. Imitation tips and cood welt soles, Sixes ',' Slippers like cut exSt ° rC

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Will Return to Hollywood Studio Dallas Van Cleave, son Oi. Mrs. Mollle Van Cleave, 621 West Michigan street, will return Monday to the Christie movie studio In Hollywood, Cal., to resome making Christie comedies. Mr Van Cleave was called tome to attend the funeral of his brother Adrian, who died from influenza. Japs Evacuate Shantung April 1 TOKIO, March 17. —Japanese evacuation of Shantung, under the agreements reached at tho Washington conference will begin April 1, It tas been announced. It was reported Masanao Hanlhara, former vice minister of foreign affairs and a delegate to the Washington conference, will be named head of a commission to put into effect the Shantung agreements. ! | Dyed a Sweater | and Skirt with Diamond Dyes j Every "Diamond Dyes” package tells how to dye or tint any worn, faded garment or drapery anew rich color that will not streak, spot, fade or run. Perfect home dyeing Is guaranteed with Diamond Dyes even If you have never dyed before. Just tell your druggist whether the material yon wish to dye Is wool or silk, or whether It Is linen, cotton, or mixed goods. For fifty-one years millions of women have been using •‘Diamond Dyes” to add years of wear to their old, shabby waists, skirts, dresses, coats, sweaters, stockings, draperies, hangings, everything.—Advertisement. Says Every Railroad Man Should Read This Peterson’s Ointment Cos., Tne., Bnffalo, N. Y. Dear Sirs: I was afflicted with what the doctors said were Varicose Fleers. and up until about five weeks ago I have been treating them for about a year and five months. With all the treatments that were prescribed to me by several doctors I received little benefit, and they kept spreading and gave tne much distress anil caused me to <iuit my work. I was induced by a brother brakeman to try Peterson's Ointment, aud after I had used two boxes 1 saw wonderful results. You can tell suffering ones troubled with ugly, painful and horrid ulcers that your Ointment Is a cure for them when everything else falls, as I have tried about everything. Thanking you many times ever I am. vour happy friend, Chas. J. Ilevser. Battle Creek. Mich.. 42 Glenwood Avenue, January 12. 1010. ■ I know and dozens of people write me.” says Peterson of Buffalo, “that P-terson's Ointment also cares eczema, old sores, salt rheum, piles and all skin diseases, and ail druggists sell a big box for 30 cents." M.tll orders filled bv Peterson Ointment Cos., Inc., Buffalo, N l . Y.—Advertisement.

Another Price Reduction, the Third —a total of 33V5% from War Prices.

Health Exposition Assured Support of Organizations Dr. J. N. Hurtu Explains Plan for State Display and Receives Indorsement. Representative civic and business organizations are leading their support to the Indiana Health Exposition to be held at the fairground May 19 to 27, and will effect a working organization at a meeting March 24 at the Chamber of Commerce. Dr. J. N. Hnrty, secretary of the State board of health, received pledges of hearty cooperation yesterday when he explained the scope of the exposition. Mayor

Downstairs at Ayres’ Saturday’s Specials

Knit Vests, 12 l-2c Pine combed yarns, knit vests, swisa rib, built-up Bhoulders; all sizes. Women’s Hose, 29c \ Combed yarns, lisle, reinforced toe and heel, shaped ankle; black, white, cordovan and gray. Also rib top in black and brown. Out sizes. Novelty Sweaters, $2.98 Slip-ons in the newest spring novelty color effects; some with the Bramley style collars of same materials, some leather collars. Beautiful assortments. Play Suits, 79c Os good, substantial khaki, trimmed In red, fast color, drop seat, double stitched. Sizes 2 to 8 years. Boys’ Blouses, SI.OO Fine satin stripe and woven madras, collar attached, open cuff, splendidly made and guaranteed ot give good service. Sizes 6 to 16 years. Boys’ Heavy Ribbed School Stockings Pine carded yarns, double solo, heel and toe, extra heavy ribbed, black, sizes 7 to 10 years; irregulars. Misses’ Hose, 12 l-2c Fine combed yarns, excellent quality mercerized, black; ideal for school and dress wear; sizes 6 to 9V£. Irregular. Women’s Union Suits 19< Combed yarns, lisle summer weight, built up bodice, loose knee, regular size. — Combed y a r n s, lisle suit, extra size, builtup loose knee. Children’s Hose Infants’ hose, cashmere and silk and wool mixtures. Excellent values. Irregular—29£.

A Good Sale Repeated We were fortunate enough to secure another lot of these striking shoe values to put on sale for Saturday. Footwear for AH Occasions for Women, Misses and Girls, $2.95 In all the wanted leathers and all the popular styles that are in demand, in satin, suede, black and brown kid, and sport combinations. All sizes in any style. Good Values in Children’s Shoes, High and Low, $1.95 Black kid, lace; sizes 8 y 2 to 2. Low shoes of black patent and brown strap pump and oxford; sizes to 2. L. S. AYRES & COMPANY—DOWNSTAIRS STORE

INDIANA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, MARCH 17,1922.

Samuel Lewis Shank also has given his indorsement, Dr. Hurty said. One of the Interesting features of the exposition will be a complete working display of the health features In the Indianapolis public schools, which has been approved by the board of education. DetaUs are being worked out by a committee under the direction of B. U. Graff, superintendent of schools. Harry N. Snively, director of health of Ohio, and Hugh S. Cummings, surgeon general United States Army, have sent letters of congratulation to Dr. Hurt> on tho tSate's plan for a health exposition. The following organizations have announced their cooperation and participation in conducting the exposition: Indianapolis Medical Society, American Association of Engineers, Indianapolis Athletic Club, Scientec Club, East Miashington Street Merchants’ Association, Federation of Civic Clubs, Ex-

A Sale of New Dresses at $18.50 150 Silk and wool dresses, taffetas, Canton crepes, crepe de chines, krepe knits, satins, tricotines and Poiret twills. Styles are all new spring modes, showing straightlines, bouffant hips, basque effects and coat stylos. Some are embroidered, beaded, niff led or tucked. Some aro of combinations of crepe do chine and mignonette. Very appropriate for now and summer wear, for business, street or sport. Sizes 16 to 443/0, in all the spring shades and priced at $18.50. Juniors’ Coats and Wraps $10.95 to $22.50 125 New spring coats and wraps for the Young girls and juniors, also petite women. Materials are camelshair, polo, herringbones, tweeds, chinchillas and velours. Styles are belted capes, dolmans and atralghtline coats. Trimmings are braid, fancy floss stitching, some embroidered and some with tassel throws. Flowing sleeves, plaited backs, circular models In red, green, periwinkle, tan, brown, rose, navy, gray and Copenhagen. Sires range from 7 to 14 years. Misses' 18 to 20 years. Priced at from $10.95 to $22.50. 50 Taffetta Dresses, $6.95 Very neat styles, with stltchlngs, scalloped tunics and ruffles. Very neatly made. Sizes 7 to 14 years. Boys’ All-Wool Suits $6, $7.95 $lO Suits of the better kind, all wool, finest grade materials, highest type of tailoring. A suit that will stand the test, backed by Ayres’ guarantee. Sizes 7 to 18 years. • CORSETS ' 98c $1.49 $1.98 $2.50 Elegant qualities of coiftiis, brocades, satin stripes.

Medium low bust Low bust Satin hose supporters

PINK ANI) WHITE All Guaranteed Rust-Proof Models for (he small, medium or stout figure. Also an especially constructed corset for the stout figure, cut on scientific lines so as to take care of the stout figure; reinforcements where they are needed. Guaranteed rust-proof; all black boning; in sizes 24 to 36— 52.50. Morning Frocks, $2.75 30 New spring models from which to select Made of excellent quality ginghams, tailored in a most unusual manner so as to fit correctly. Look smart and are in all the styles suitable for street wear. Guaranteed fast colors. Sizes ranging from 16 to 50. Indianapolis-Made Porch Aprons, 70c Made of ginghams and percales in a varied assortment of checks, plain colors, figures, stripes; rick-rack trimmings in harmonizing color effects. A most unusual lot of very good,-looking porch aprons.

change Club, Marlon County Building Trades Council, Church Federation of Indianapolis, Service Club, Young Men’s Christion Association, Architect*' Association, Indianapolis League of Women Voters, American Chemical Society, Boys’ Club Association, Indiana Democratic Club, American Club, Rotary Club, Lions Club, Amerim Red Cross, Indianapolis Council, Boy Scouts of America, Optimists Club, Indiana Tuberculosis Assocaitlon, Girl Scouts of America, Amateur Athletic Union, Marlon County Tuberculosis Association, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce and United States public health service. Dream Comes True WARSAW, Ind., March 17.—Mrs. B. W. Kelley, near Winona Lake, had a dream that her home was burning. An hour later the house and Its contents were destroyed by fire. Loss $3,000.

Elastic top Free hips Plain tops Black boning

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Gown Room, Gray Shop, Petite Shop Wish to Remind Their Patrdhs of the Second Dav of the Remarkable DRESS Sale At $25.00

The purchase was so large that even with the speedy selling that took place yesterday, there are many more equally splendid values awaiting those women who could not get down to the first day of the sale. The dresses remaining for Saturday’s shoppers are representative of the collection as a whole, are of fine material, commendable workmanship and smart styles. Gown Room , Size 34 to 42 Gray Shop , Sizes 42 l lz to 50Vz Petite Shop , 14 to 20 Years Canton crepe, Georgette, faille Canton, krepe-knit, crepe de chine, taffeta, Roshanara and other seasonable and lovely materials. • Embellished with beads, embroidery, flouncing*, metal girdles, panels, tunics and lace collars, vestees and cuffs. Most extraordinary at the price—$ lit.oo. —Ayres—Third Floor.

Bright Vestees Gingham , Organdy and Linen Charm is the quality these so delightfully express with a score of quaint con- Q? 1 Irivanees. Gingham trimmings, for example, X #V/v/ add much to many. “Snappy” collar and cuff sets at the same price appear in lace, pique, linen, ginghams and novelty fabrics expressing the newest ideas. —Ayres—Neckwear, street floor.

A Group of New Hand Bags Presents Styles That Are Effective and at a Price That Is Low $2.95 These pleasing bags are materialed of both leather and silk and are nicely finished with tailored leather handles or attractive silk cords accordingly. The style range is good, with emphasis upon the smaller shapes. Saffian, ooze cowhide or alligator grain, pin seal or vaehette leathers are included in the group. —Ayres—Leather goods, street floor. Marquisette Sash Curtains 100 Pairs Are Priced Specially at 35c the Pair 12-Momie Japanese Pongee Silk 82 Inches wide, priced at yard. —Ayres—Draperies, fourth floor.

Stylish Sweaters for Stout Women Os silk, of fiber and of mohair come sweaters for the stout woman. Tuxedo models mostlv, since they more effectively than any other style slenderize and become the woman of large proportions.

Os Mo hair Tuxedo sweaters in tan. brown, navy blue, and black; with pockets and tie belts. Sizes 42M to 62ti. Priced at 912.05.

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Os Silk Tuxedo sweaters in navy blue and black, with pockets and tiebelts. in a very rich and beautiful quality. 945.

Glove Silk Lingerie Kayser’s glove silk vests, In pink, with bodice top—--52.95. With embroidered yokes— s3.7s. Kayser’s glove silk knickers in lace effects, pink and orchid— s4.so. Kayser’s glove silk envelope chemises, in pink—ss.so. Kayser’s low neck, sleeveless, summer weight, knit union suits, in white and pink, regular and extra sizes, 95£. Athena glove silk topped anion suits, regular and extra sizes, pink, $1.75. Van Raalte bodice-topped glove silk vests with wide ribbon shoulder straps, pink, $2.00. Phoenix silk and fiber vests, with bodice tops, in pink and orchid, $2.10. -Ayres-—Knitwear, street floor. Bracelet Watches $4.95 That's a price to startle yon, fon't it? Especially when the watches are of the satisfactory quality that distinguishes these. Designed with round nickel silver cases, radium dials and hands. 7-jewel Swiss movements and second hands. Fitted with smart leather straps. Values from every point of view. —Ayres—Jewelry. street floor.

Os Fiber Tuxedo styles in navy blue, black and caramel. 917.50. Also, slip-on Btyles expertly tailored to fit smoothly. 929.50. Ayres—Gray shop, third floor.

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