Indianapolis Times, Volume 41, Number 164, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 November 1929 — Page 17

NOV. 19, 1929,

NOVEL COtfFESf WILL SPUR ON GIFTJNTEREST Smith-Hassler-Sturm Cos. to Offer Many Prizes in Competition. Smith-Hacsler-Sturm Company, sporting goods dealers, located at 219 Massachusetts avenue, announce a novel Christmas contest for the next three weeks. A display of merchandise will be placed in the show windows at 342 and 348 Massachusetts avenue. The Items will be marked and the one submitting the nearest correct list, which must include a short description of each, as to price, color size, etc., will receive the grand nrize, a model 92 Majestic all-electric radio, complete with tubes, valued at $167.50. There will be more than 100 prizes for men, women and children. The ladles’ prizes will include golf bag and clubs, sweater, fishing rod, golf bag, flashlights and many other useful items. For the men, there will be fishing tackle, golf outfits, Including bags, dubs and accessories, shotgun, shells, merchandise credits, and various other useful gifts. Children’s prizes will include electric trains, baseballs and gloves, roller skates, games, sweaters and other toys. The contests will open Wednesday, Nov. 20, and will close Saturday, Dec. 2i, at 6 p. m. The contest is open to every man, woman and child in the city. Judges will be representatives of the three Indianapolis newspapers. Full particulars and rules will be placed in the contest window's Wednesday morning. All answers must be received at the Smith-Hassler-Sturm store before the closing date.

WHITE FURNITURE CO. SHOWS GREAT STOCK Real Values Are On Display at West Washington Store. “Don’t postpone living—postpone payments,” is, according to White Furniture Company, 243-249 West Washington street, the way to do your Christmas shopping This home of real furniture values has purchased a tremendous holiday stock, consisting of furniture of all description, and the practical furnishings of a house, including stoves, ice boxes and electric refrigeration. ‘‘Give your wife a real surprise and expend your efforts this Christmas toward making your home an ideal place to live. Don’t postpone living, postpone payment,” says the White Furniture Company. DODGE ’EM AND WEEP Car Buyer Advertises for Man to Pay Balance Due. By United Press KNOXVILLE, Nov. 19.—Ike Tipton of Tipton, Tenn., bought a car and owed the man he bought it from some money. He lost the address of the man and ran an ad in a paper here as follows: “I bought a car somewhere in Knoxville from a man, and I lost his address. I owe him a little balance due. Would like to get in touch with him.” BUILD HUGE LAUNDRY Railroad Project to Contain 14,000 Square Feet When Finished. YORK, England, Nov. 19.—One Os the largest railway laundries in the world is being erected here. It will contain more than 14,000 square feet when finished and more than four million articles a year will be laundered here. Soiled laundry from railway hotels, restaurant cars, refreshment rooms, steamships and sleeping cars will be rushed here daily and rushed away clean the same dav.

L. E. MORRISON & CO. •ns2nd Anniversary 85g| SALE —y OFF Tooled HANDBAGS ' ° 1 1 sm „, nL°o!I Leather Novelties genuine steer hide with laced ¥ •P, V. edges and handles. All are CLTICI \jlTt ItCTYIS leather lined and many have lock frames. Every wanted Billfolds Match Cases . . i u i nting Cssm Collar Casts style or shape, but on.y one jewel Cases L ° u * r '-” bag of a kind. Originally Sewing Sets Cass priced at $3.95 to $27.50. Sale Diaries Cigarette Cases □rices f-nm Photo Frames Memo Books v Brushes Phone Pads $2.64 to $18.34 STSoST £££“ Cups Tie Cases Bridge Sets Key Cases Kerchief Cases Poker Sets Combination Sets of Billfolds, Cigarif ette Cases, Lighters, Key Cases, Etc. A ,T) v Originally Priced from 25c to SSO ! 'I . SALE PRICE, 17? TO 933.34 . No two items are alike. It’s the sample line of one of Jj our foremost manufacturers. A most timely offering for wise Christmas shoppers. ONE-THIRD OFF. GLADSTONE BAGS Good-looking, good - wearing 18 NORTH Jr bags at a very low price for a small n-pon Wf Pay Pot*e this great selling wu > 1101,1 A y lt,,m Jr . . _ on _ . e ent t.Ol Chrtra. Oat-of-Town Orders.

~Looks Lite Noah $ Ark

The toy department at Charles Mayer & Cos. has taken on the aspect of Noah's Ark—there are so many realistic miniatures of wild and woolly beasts. Keeping happy company with this gangly giraffe is Tommy Johnston, 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Johnston, 5302 Carrolton avenue.

LEAGUE LAUNCHED SHOP EARLY DRIVE

Stores Responded to Plea That Children Not Be Sacrificed to Rush. BY JULIA BLANSHARD NBA Service Writer NEW YORK, Nov. 19.—When you spare yourself and salespeople strain this Yuletide by heeding those humane signs, “Do your Christmas shopping early,” at least one little thought of gratitude should go to the Consumers’ League, because that organization originated the movement. , It was an outgrowth of the New York Consumers’ League’s war against the inhuman hiring of children lor the Christmas rush. The National Consumers’ League took up the fight when Florence Kelley came from Hull House in 1899 to head that organization. This year, celebrating her thirtieth year of service to the National Consumers’ League, Mrs. Kelly recalls those dark days of the 90s when child labor, sweat shops and low wages made industry a thing the nation should have been ashamed of.

Stores Hired Children “In the 905,” Mrs. Kelley recalled the beginning of her thirty years' service, the Broadway stores hired tiny children to help with the Christmas rush. "For doormen there were wee boys wearing olive broadcloth suits with monkey jackets buttoned from their waists to their chins with shiny buttons. ‘•For cash and bundle boys the smaller the children and the more nimble their feet the better they could dash through the crowded '’store aisles. These children often worked ten hours a day. “It was no wonde rthat the first two weeks of January found hospital wards so crowded they had to turn sick children away. Boy Worked 99 Hours “One of our members had a little boy who worked ninety-nine hours during Christmas week. He came down sick with double pneumonia. The firm sent him his pay. It was $1 for the week, just 1 cent an hour! "Other vivid illustrations of the

Florence Kelley. ... “we shall go right on protesting child labor.” Christmas cruelty were uncovered and publicity given them. "Hand in hand with the movement to get children out of stores, came the one to start Christmas shopping early.” CATTY ROLE SHUNNED Bv United Press TRENTON. JST J., Nov. 19.—Because her husband made her act like a cat, Mrs. Elsie K. Hudak filed suit for divorce. She charged that one day he sat her in front of a mouse hole and told her to catch the mouse. When she let the mouse escape, he beat her savagely with a broom handle, she said.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

STORE STOCKS ARE HEAVY FOR HOLIDAY TRADE l Unusually Large Orders of Imported Goods Will Be on Shelves. In anticipation of increased buying of Christmas presents, local stores have imported unusually large stocks this year, local customs receipts indicate. Christmas stocks from other countries are imported principally during August and September. This year imports continued to be received throughout October, increasing the total considerably, according to George M. Hawkins, assistant collector of customs. Importations of toys and other Christmas gifts has slumped somewhat since pre-war-days, Hawkins said. At that time, most of the toys were imported from Germany. The war and the present tariff act, which increased duty on toys from 35 to 70 per cent, have resulted in manufacture in this country of a large part of the toys given at Christmas. Most of the toys and Christmas gifts imported come from Germany, Italy and France, with a lesser amount from England and Japan, Hawkins said. Most of the Japanese imports are chinaware, metal smoking accessories, and silk wearing apparel. German Imports consist largely of leather articles, dolls, and mechanical toys. France exports to this country some dolls, but mostly novelty toys, such as rubber balls and stuffed animals and dolls. England contributes metal toys, such as toy soldier armies, while Italy provides dolls, leather goods, and embroidered linens.

SPORT GOODS GALORE SHOWN AT HOFFMAN’S Great Variety of Athletic Equipment to Attract Buyers. With the basketball season running at full tilt at Christmas time, Hoffman’s Sporting Goods Stores, 247 Massachusetts avenue and 934 East Washington street, are showing all the paraphernalia that go with it. Nothing would please little brother more than a real basketball like the one used by the “varsity.” Everything that is new, as well as the old standbys in sports gears can be found at Hoffman’s. Sweaters, sleeveless, slip-on and cardigan rival Joseph’s coat with jolly colors and patterns that are in themselves warmth giving. There also is a line of plain colors for the conservative dresser. The brain of an ant is smaller than the size of a darning needle’s head.

?*e**V^ and practical I women will j .. find their way j Brenner’s New Silhouette DRESSES appealing to the chic miss / or the youthful matron. Choose from the new style { features favored for holi- aSHSto day wear at price s that are /fflfflflY amazing for so much in l/lOGfC fashionable quality. (f WwMm ROBES f| Rare —Riotous —Rich It in their exotic colorings. Ift Imported from Japan. JH u IJ $0.95. s£-95 /mfk brenner's]

Christmas Buyer to Find Many Improvements in Radio Outfits

Luxury and Utility Blend in New Sets; Models Are Changed. With all the new radio sets and combinations available now, a radio Christmas is quite the thing Besides the countless number of new radio sets to be had, there is a definite trend toward using the radio as more of a necessity than a luxury, A radio in the living-room with its accompanying speaker has been the stand ~~d practice until the last few months. Now the utmost in radio reception is the multiple speaker idea, whereby speakers are placed in the dining room, bedrooms and other parts of the house where the radio might prove an advantage.

Texas Sleuth Hound Is Deadly to Rum Runners

Patrol Dog 'Smells Out’ Smugglers in Easy Fashion. Bu United Press EL PASIO, Tex., Nov. 19.—Liquor smugglers along the Mexican border have more to contend with than the mere “sleuthing” powers of border patrolmen. In the El Paso district, rum runners have no more chance than a poor frightened quail in a thicket, for border officers have a dog “Texas,” who "points” a liquor smuggler like a setter “points” a bird. The boys of the patrol tell some wondrous tales about “Texas.” They insist that the canine has saved their lives on several occasions, giving them warning of the approach of smugglers so they could be on guard. The animal belongs to the chief MACHINE CUTS HAIR London Barbers find New Device Completes the Trimming. Bu Times Special LONDON, Nov. 22. London barbers are ready to throw away their scissors. Anew electric hair cutter does the job in less than half the time it used to take. It is something along the line of the modern electric clippers, but does the entire job, instead of merely the trimming. As the hair is cut it automatically is thrown away, thereby eliminating the stray hairs from falling under the collar.

Standard radio sets are being used for this purpose with auxiliary amplifiers and equipment added to take care of the increased service. Atwater Kent since last Christmas has introduced a novelty radio idea that has created much comment among housewives and radio fans. It is the set built as an occasional table with speaker and set concealed under the table top. Majestic has brought out, for the Christmas shopper, two new models, the 91 and the 92. Another Majestic offering is the combination radio and phonograph now on display. Victor has increased its line this year to include a lowboy, a highboy and a combination set, using the radio and phonograph. Fada during the last year has done much experimenting with refine-

patrol inspector, but he acknowledges all patrol men as his masters. When on a hunt, Texas stays close to the men and he almost always detects the presence of a bootlegger before the men do. “Why that dog even knows the difference between a smuggler with liquor and done without liquor,” boasted one of the patrolmen. “He points them all, but when the smuggler has no liquor with him Texas whimpers; when he has liquor, Texas whines.” Texas is a strict “dry.” He turns up his sensitive nose at the merest whiff coming from sacks of captured contraband.

W ■jtTniinrsj i W/ll This great Christmas store is ready to help you say, W//H “Merry Christmas.” Many new shipments of new merchanw//// dise have just come in—Christmas goods which we conW! tracted for a long time ago. You’ll find countless gifts here Hi of every description—for everybody—and for every purse. V .... for the one gift may we suggest $35 and $25 Transparent Velvet Ensembles tID Transparent silk-back velvet ensembles in black, brown or wine—the colors that are of fashion importance this Winter. Shirrings suggest the fitted waistline, flares and godets suggest length. These are outstanding values. Sizes 14 to 20. eather Bags uede Bags ie with conThere is such a realm of feminine treasures harbored within Jmm our walls, there can’t be a name on your list too fastidi- JJjM ous to please with a gift from The Fair. The most JeftpN discriminating women make this their shop, HE’ I and greet with enthusiasm the select gifts they know always come from here.

ments on present models and this season offers the new virba-control set in which the elimination of vibration is the main feature. Three new Crosley screen grid models and a combination phonograph and radio are offered Christmas shoppers by this company. Earl radio, formerly the Freshman company, has introduced four r.ew models to pick your Christmas present from. Silvertone, outside of adding refinements to 1930 sets, has gone a step farther and had Lorado Taft, noted sculptor, design the cabinet for its featured set. Zenith, w r lth its new models 51 and 52, now offers a wide choice in radio styles and equipment. With all these sets to pick from, the radio Christmas probably is the easiest way out of an annual difficulty, that of picking a present that wdll have the three virtues of utility, entertainment and attractiveness. All Indianapolis radio dealers welcome Inspection of their models and combinations.

—ls You Feel That Your Eyes Need Atten- N , tion Don’t Hesitate to Visit Mayer Optical / , Department at once! Examination FREE! ni'u g|i i I Specialist in JEWUJEfiS §1 M j Charge! 42 Welt Washington Street ■toLnLaSLJfILJLJi

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CROWN STOCKS AREJEMPTIN6 Jewelry Concern Features Gilbert Clock. Just sixty steps south of Washington street, the Crown Jewelry Company, 21 South Illinois street, is featuring tremendous Christmas stocks. The wise, early shopper will enjoy looking over the na ionally advertised diamonds, watches and jewelry. Prices and credit terms made these practical, beautiful holiday gifts, easy to purchase. Gifts for all ages are here, appropriate ones for father, mother, cister, brother or sweetheart. Os really unusual interest is a handsome “Gilbert'' eight-day clock, featured this week at an amazingly reasonable price. A store official states that a written guarantee accompanies every one of these clocks. An interesting bit of news in this connection is that merchandise laid away at this store requires no payments until 1930 has rounded tho corner.