Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 199, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 November 1926 — Page 5

NOV. 25, 1926

DIVORCE INCREASE MARRIAGE GAIN DURING 1925 Weddings Do Not Keep Pace With Population Boosts. • Bv Times Snccial WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 25 The Department of Commerce announces that, according’ to the rereceived, there were 1,181,838 marriages performed in the United States during the year 1925, as compared with 1,178,318 in 1924. These figures represent an increase of 3,520 marriages, or 0.3 per cent. The relative increase, however, was somewhat less than the estimated increase in the population, which amounted to 1.5 per cent. In Indiana there were 36,828 marriages in 1926, an increase of 520 from the number in 1925. This was 11.9 marriages for each 1,000 population. There were 7,463 divorces in the State compared to 4,212 in 1925 an increase of 3.5 per cent. During the year 1925 there were 175,495 divorces granted in the United States, as compared with in 1924, representing an inBnse of 4,543, or 2.7 per cent. estimated population of the United States on July 1, 1925 was 115,378,094, and on July 1. 1924, 113,727,432. On the basis of these estimates the number of marriages per 1,000 of the population was 10.2 in 1925, as against 10.4 in 1824; and the number of divorces per 1,000 of the population was 1.52 in 1925, as against 1.50 in 1924. Differ In States While the net increase in the number of marriages performed in the country as a whole was only .3 per cent, the relative change in the dis ferent States ranged from a decrease of 13.5 per cent in Georgia to an increase of 35.4 per cent in Florida and an Increase of 91 per cent in Nebraska. Other States showing considerable decre'ases In the'mumber of marriages were lowa, with a decrease of 11.8 per cent; Wyoming, with a decrease of 10.8 per cent; Michigan, with a decrease of 7.1 per cent; and Idaho, with a decrease of 5.S per cent. Other States showing large increases include North Dakota, with an increase of 18.1 per cent; South Carolina, with an Increase of 9.6 per cent; Utah, with an increase of 9.2 per cent, and Tennessee, with an increase of 5.9 per cent. The rate of 10.2 marriage per 1,000 of the population for the United States as a whole represents an average of rates in the individual States ranging from 5 in Delaware and 5.7 in Wisconsin to 16.3 in Maryland and 10.9 in Florida. In general charges in the number of marWges per 1,000 of the population form a more satisfactory index of the trend with regard to marriage in the several States than do the absolute figures or the numbers of marriages, because they take account of differences in the rate of increase in the general population. Divorce Changes The net Increase of 2.7 per cent in the number of divorces granted

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Leader of Gang in Herrin Warfare

Curl Shelton, shown above, who with his brother is credited with leading one of the two gangs that have waged open warfare for weeks in the vicinity of Herrin, 111., is blamed by Charles Birger, rival gang leader, for the airplane bombing of one of Birger’s resorts. The move is believed to be in reprisal for Shelton’s recent arrest in connection with a mail robbery —an arrest that he lays to Birger.

in the United States during the year 1925, as compared with ths year 1924, is the net resultant of changes in the various States ranging from decreases of 29.5 per cent in Nebraska and 23.1 per cent in Rhode Island to increases of 22.9 per cent in Utah and 2.11 per cent in Florida. Other States showing considerable decreases in the number of divorces were Massachusetts, with a decrease of 12.2 per cent; Louisiana, with a decrease of 8 per cent; California, with a decrease of 5.6 per cent, and Minnesota, with a decrease of 4.6 per cent. Other States showing considerable increases include New Jersey, with an increase of 16.9 per cent; Delaware, with an increase of 16.9 per cent; Wyoming, with an increase of 16.6 per cent; North Dakota, with an increase of 16.4 per cent, and Mississippi, with an increase of 16 per cent. Tile average rate of 1.52 divorces per 1,000 of population, which is shown for the United States as a whole, likewise represents an average of rates in the Individual States ranging from 0,41 in New York and 0.65 In New Jersey to 13.98 in Nevada and 3.34 In Oregon.

HOOSIERS TO MEETING Large Delegations of Farmers Will ,Joui*hey to Chicago. Large delegations of Hoosier farmers, headed by William H. Settle, president, and other officials of Indiana Farm, Bureau federation will attend the national convention of the federation at Chicago, Dec. 6, 7 and 8. The McNary-Haugen farm relief bill is the most important issue to be considered by the convention. Discontent with work done by Department of Agriculture was expressed at the Indiana convention in a resolution charging “inefficiency and indifference.” Practically all county farm agents will accompany delegations to the convention from their respective county. Arrangements with rail-) roads provide a fare-and-a-half rate for the trip.

With the Christmas Holidays a little over a month ahead of us, it is high time for every person to see that he has the proper clothes for the informal affairs which come with the Holiday festivities. It is also important that homes which will be the scene of these festivities be dressed for the occasion. So the Downstairs Store offers wearing apparel for the family and things for the home —appropriate for such occasions and at prices appealingly low. ri DOWNSTAIRS * AYRES Mlßfe A POPULAR PRICE GIFT STORE Jysl mmm-stiz for the whole I Friday Sales Bring Substantial Savings

Special Purchase and Sale of 1,200 Women’s Outing Flannel Nightgowns These gowns are made of a splendid weight outing flannel, every SALE PRICE garment full cut and neatly tailored. In sizes 16 and 17. Pink and blue striped outing; fashioned with long sleeves. V and round neck- gfcSjw' lines; some plain, braid and embroidery trimmed. Button front. M HsL ™ Girdle r-j £ W Brassieres, SI.OO Special f Os satin striped tnadraa Purchase WOmenS boned across front and slightly _ . Women s Bloomers, 1044 Costume Each, 50c Costume Slips Slips, 79c In striped linjrette, cut full at 50c win* no” 11 cling l ; h labored in wlth doub,e * ,ast ' c Bt knw?: bodice top style; hemstitched elastic top; in henna, green. Os striped material in bodice with three-inch hem: In red, purple, navy, black and red: top style with small hem; a navy. black, green, tan, , v and w Exceptional rery good value; in peach, pink, brown: sixes 38 to 44. orchid; sizes 38 to 44. values.

Friday—Special Purchase and Sale of Junior Girls’ Wool Dresses, $2.95 Tweeds, Jerseys and Serges in one and two piece styles; plain and combination of colors; some with small round collars; embroidery and applique trimmed; sizes 7 to 1A

Little Tots Coats, $3.95 Chinchillas with cut plush collars in tan and rose; heavy quality with inner linings; double breasted styles; sizes 2 to 4. Junior Girls’ Outing Pajamas, 95c Pink and blue striped; Billie Burke or straight leg; some have yokes, others trimmed with silk frogs; pockets ; sizes 8 to 14.

Special Purchase and Sale of BRIDGE LAMPS Complete A Pre-Christmas Sale of handsome bridge lamps—purchased specially last week at below usual prices permits us to offer them at savings for Friday. Bridge Lamps, Complete, A jS //wiaisßrfl A metal lamp in Imitation antique gold finK ish with at ractive cast iron arm and base, jy R MBMP with an attractive silk and cotton mixed cloth . covered shade trimmed with wide braid. These W K |[lf come in several sizes and shapes. J * Bridge Lamps, Complete, # * $4.45 H fhff 111 f [h. j A handsome base of wood and iron com- j JK.' J 4 f'[) aTI (tiR irfi-v ri bination; a georgette covered shade in vari- llillm 'J 1 113 I K'J ft,- ous colors, round in sbapo. Only 45 complete LnLy J S-ii 111 yJ /,[ 111 outfits Offered at this price. Lay away one / t vjJll t 0 delivered the day before Cbri? mas. v!/ E Bridge Lamps, Complete, " I $ lO An exquisite Christmas gift: a fine base of , S - electro-gold plated finish with beautifully J S shaped arm; with a fine, closely pleated, H j georgette covered, silk-lined shade in rich col- ZJ G £ ors; some with fringe. Sold on Deferred Pay- JL ments If Desired. _^7gMbriaw

After Thanksgiving Clearance of Ready-to-Wear We have taken our stocks and reduced many of our good dresses for this occasion—you will save very substantially if you take advantage of this special offering.

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Junior Girls’ Bathrobes, $1.95 and $2.95 Beacon robes in dark and light shades; cord and ribbon binding; round collars and pockets; cord ties to match ro*>e. Tots’ Hats, $1 Elastic backs in felts and velvets; trimmed with ribbon, fur or contrasting materials; Beret tarns in the collection; blue, red, green, tan and brown.

150 Dresses of Silk $i A and Cloth, Sale Price 1U Satins, Flat Crepes, Polret Sheens, Velveteens Dresses for all occasions—lncluding afternoon, street and evening dresses—that will serve well for the approaching holiday festivities. In black, navy, tan, red and green. Sizes 16 to 44. 110 Dresses 100 Dresses Redued to Redued to $6.95 $12.00 Dresses of satins and flat Os flat crepes, satins and some crepes; in women's and misses’ woolen cloths; reduced specially styles; onr better dresses refor Friday; in attractive styles duced to a very low price. For for misses and women, 16 to 42. all occasions. Including street. Good color assortment. evening or business. 100 Very Fine Coats Reduced to $25 Stewart’s Bolivias, Suedes, Pinpoints All are fnr trimmed with large collars and deep coifs of mandel, coney, beaverette and sealine. BeantifuUy lined; aiiea for misses, women and stouts; Sixes 16 to 48%. In black, grackle. tan and wine. 1,000 Other Smart Coats Ranging From $5*95 to $59.54 Our comprehensive price range offers a selection for every purse. Every coat Is a good value at its price—smart in style, in new colors and Ayres’ quality.

Christmas Dolls *1.29 Kid body dolls, full joiated; beautiful bisque faces, curly hair, eye lashes and moving eyes; 18 inches long. A bargain and In time to dress for kiddies before Christmas.

Ruffled Curtains Pr. 39© Cross-barred marquisette In full white, complete with ruffled tie-backs; 2 1-0 yards long. Dark Outing Flannel Yd. iiy 2 c 27-Inch; soft, fleecy napped in checks and stripes.

FRIDAY SALE HandEmbroidered Aprons Utl *i—--1 b ° x: fin ® i uai,t y js;;iijD| / I chambray, glngil'.Oikii i bams ’ * n bea utifui j j shades guaranteed fast color - Plenty ■ftr fig of styles, some with kick pleats, H" = t|n two pockets; blue, -** = U rose, orange, tan, 4ubul| lavender, green: \ I small, medium and \ large sixes. Black Sateen Embroidered Aprons, $1.79 Cut full and well tailored; dainty embroidered designs; round or V necks with or without collar; will launder nicely; sizes 36 to 46. Well Tailored Uniform Smocks, SI.OO Half length set in sleeves, two fuU pockets, circular belt, flare skirts; In white, blue and large sizes. Women’s Washable Fabric Gloves Pr., 65c Novelty cuffs—embroider--3d backs —a wide assortment of colors — Special Purchase and Sale of Midwinter Hats ’1.95 Wanted styles and materials, in colors for mid-winter wear. High grade hats of Imported Felts Satins anil Metallics, Faille and Metallic and Braided Novelties. For street, dress, sports and school wear. AU head sixes. 200 Hats to Clear, 79c Radically reduced; odd lots; every color and style of the season ; velvet, 88tln and velvet and moire.

Women’s Felt House Slippers, Pair, $1.19 Ererette style; with leather soles; rubber heels; slaes 6 to 11. Men’s Felt House Slippers, Pair, 89c M 'ccasln sole; assorted sixes a to li. Men’s Leather Romeo Slippers, Pair, $2.19 Stitched down with flexible leather soles; rubber heels; in brown and tan; sixes 0 to 11. Special. Women’s Felt House Slippers, Pair, 79c In fancy combinations of felt and gold rayon; assorted roL ora; pompon and ribbon trimmed ; complete alxs range.

Friday Sale of 1,000 Prs. Women’s Novelty Low Shoes

*2.95 All new and attractive fall patterns —shoes made by high-grade manufacturers sold to us—below today’s market prices. In pumps, straps and oxfords; all heels. Sizes 3 to 8.

SPECIAL! 100 Pairs Women’s Straps and Oxfords Pr., $1 Discontinued lines. Sizes 3 to 0.

FRIDAY SALE Women's Cotton Heather Hose Pr., 15© A warm, durable cotton hose In heather mixtures with hemmed top, double heel nnd toe; first and Irregular qualities; In green and brown mixtures. Sizes 84& to 10.

Women’s Full Fashioned Lisle Hose, Pair, 25c Heavy quality mercerized lisle, full fashioned with high spliced heel, double heel, sole toe; irregulars. Sizes 844 to 944; assorted colors. Women’s Silk-From-Top-to-Toe Chiffon Hose, Pair, SI.OO An exceptional value in a pure silk from top to toe, chiffon hose, full fashioned; lisle reinforcement at points of wear; Irregulars; sizes 844 to 10. Nude, pearl, blußh, grain, alesan, ecstasy, mucade.

Ayres Annex for Men and Boys After-Thanksgiving Sale of Men’s

Dress Shirts 95' High grado, well made, full cut shirts in collar-at-tached or neckband styles. Assortment Includes fancy broadcloth, fancy shirtings, fancy prints, plain and satin striped madras; a fine assortment of colors; made to fit. Sizes 14 to 17. • Outing Flannel Pajamas, $1.29 Soft, 1 wirm, fleecy rapped cloth in pink or blue tone color*; frog-loop trimmed coatr; full length pants. Sizes A, B, C and D. Men’s Medium Weight Union Suits, $1.19 Snag fitting, well made garmenta with long aleevea and full length; ecru color t alsea 36 to 46. Irregulars.

Men’* Cashmere Hose, Pair 35c 3 Pairs, $1 Blue, gray, green, brown and heather mixed; plain and fancy. All sizes 10 to 11%. Irregulars.

Special! 500 Pairs Children's High Shoes, Pair, $1 Lace and button style; turned soles; patent and tan; sizes 5 to 10.

Women’s Silk and Wool Hose, Pr., 29c A splendid value in high grade silk and wool hose at a very low price; heel and toe of lisle with lisle hemmed top which gives elasticity at knee; comfortable and warm; sizes 0 and 944- Irregulars; black only. Growing Girls’ Pure Silk Hose, Pair, 69c A remarkable value in a pure dlk bose. Buster Brown brand, for growing girls, silk comes well over kneo with lisle hemmed top, Mamed back, fashion marks, foot fully reinforced; sizes 74a to 10. Fim quality; moonlight, atmosphere, sunset, champagne.

Boys’ Blouses, 79c Fancy broadcloth, fancy fine count shirtings and Imitation flannels, perfectly tailored, fine fitting garments, medium high collars. Sizes 6 to 16 years. Boys’ Medium Weight Union Suits, 79c Long sleeve, full length, ecru color. Slses 4 to 16 years. Irregulars.

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