Hammond Times, Volume 12, Number 254, Hammond, Lake County, 25 April 1918 — Page 12

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THE i'iMES. Thursday. April '1'k r HOOVER HAS BEEN FRANK. Saturday 9 April 26th anid 27th c11 VThcn Herbert Hoover, federal food dmlnltrator, says th situation la reference to our wheat supply la critical, tlie people believe him; for Hoover has taiea them steadily into his confidence, without any attempt to create a scare. Aud the people are trust-worthy when their Intelligence is respected and their patriotism put to the tc3t. ORDER GOAL 110 MMflYHflTGFT

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!F YOU DELAY

Consumers Can Help Prevent Shortage Next Winter by Buying Now, Says Fuel Administrator.

GARFIELD SOUNDS WARNING.

Better Borrow Money Now to Buy Than Do Without Later, He Says If Your Storage Spacs Isn't Large Enough, Enlarge It.

By HARRY A. GARFIELD, United States Fuel Administrator. Every househo! Jer, every public utility and every industrial user of coal Wigased la work essential to the prosecution of the war are earnestly advised and urged to place without deIcy their orders for coal to cover their needs for the 12 niontlis beginning April 1. Purlng the past 12 months there h been suffering anions consumers and a curtailment of essential production by industries through inability to obtain necessary fuel after the beginning tf winter. A year ago consumers were led to believe that they might safely withhold their orders until later in the year. They luLored under the inipresiou that coal could be bought ar.a securcd as well at one time as another. They were told that there was plenty of coal for everybody and that there would be plenty of coai cars to tnova the coal !u also. This advica and its acceptance by consumers was one of the contributing cauits to the coal shortage, with s consequent suffering among domestl: consumers end lessening in production of commodities needed in our war activities. The Fuel Administration was cot then in existence and did not begin its work until August 2,1. It was then already too late to undo the harm whica hud been done. The Fuel Administration wouid he negligent of its du' to the public if it faiied to call attei-aon at this time to the unfortunate resu'ts of the mistaken course pursued by the public ft year ago nnd to warn a!! consumcrs in th most eir.phatlc manner possible that a repetition T those results can be avoided only by accepting and nciing immediately upon the Fuel Administration's advice, here given: O der Your Coal at Once. ICt every consumer of the ci?.ssoo mentioned ascertain his fuel requirements for the coming year. Lc this at once. Order sufficient coal to ieet those requirements. I'laee your orders at once. If domestic consumers have tiot sufficient storage spuee for th r: ai they will need they should enlarge their bins. If public utilities an-i t;xiustries engaged upon government '"ri; have not sufficient storage space f hi y should at once provide if. The production of coal in this country is fundamentally a transportation prul. Run. There are enough con! cars and enough locomotives tj transport th.- necessary quantity of conl. only if e-. cry car and every locomotive Is us.'d to its maximum capacity every day in the year. There ere enough ; 'ratives in the mines to get the. coal from the ground if those operatives can work every day in the year and if the conl ears and locomotives are avaiiablo every day. The fuel problem is to get the coal from the first place of deposit to the firjil place of deposit with as little delay as possible and In as steady and continuous a stream as circumstances will permit. The railroads nicy be compared to a water pipe, which needs to run full ail the time to carry the necessary amount of water to its destination. If that water is shut off for any appreciable time it means an ultimate shortage. The pipe car; carry no more than lis maximum capacity per day. Borrow, if Ycu Must. Inconvenience of paying for coal In lie spring or summer when it will not be needed until autumn or winter should not Influence any consumer to delay placing his order and securing his supply. It is far wiser to borrow money in the spring to pay for one's coal than to wait until autumn or winter, when if the coal has not been mined and shipped money cannot procure H. The Fuel Administration, through the State Fuel Administrators and local committees, la rreimred In every reasonable way to aid public utilities, essential industries, retail dealers nnd domestic consumers In placing their orders and In securing assurance a sufficient supply of fuel. All thes governmental agencies, however, are powerless If the oorsumers themsplve fall to act. Again, therefore, the Fuel Administration urges every consumer to place his orders Immediately. This should ordisarily he done through the medium of supply upon which the consumer has relied in the past. If this course is followed It may be hoped that the suffering and loss of the past winter will not be repented. If it Is not don consumers will have them:selves to blame.

OWING to the fact that "Liberty Day" will be celebrated tomorrow our store will be closed from 10 A. M. to 4 P. M., and as it has always been our desire to give our patrons every advantage possible, we have decided to hold Dividend Stamp Days on Friday and Saturday. TWO BIG DAYS FOR E. C. MINAS CO. STAMP COLLECTORS. Store will be open Friday Evening from 4 to 9 P, M.

A monthly event that brings happiness into every household. Besides securing dependable merchandise at rock bottom prices you receive a dividend of 4 stamps instead of the usual one.

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YOU AMERICANS, whose red blocd flows with patriotism will buy LIBERTY BONDS You should do so to the last dollar if necessary. Subscriptions taken at our Liberty booth on main floor.

Charming BLOUSES Splendid Values at

$3.4:

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Exquisite styles in "in?l.ara, silk stripes, Crepe df chines ami a few coorgette crepes and r.- Neatly raiiic in ov i csrr ci. S "nic v jtl: admirable suit collars, all ;.ize. A srlend. 1 aj.-oiimr;r. of colors to choofe from.

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DRUG SPECIALS (For Dividend Days Only.) 5c Gravis Tooth Powder J5C 25c Peroxide cf Hydrogen, lu-iz. liottle 19c c Rolls Wax Paper, Z rolls.... J2C $i.C0 Hy're Suppositories "73C"

Savings on YARD GOODS

321c

SHIRTING MADRAS and ?, inches wide, in

fine pin stripes in the most wanted colors; also

rnult i-colorc d stripes. Tliis price, Dividend Da; cnl:

LIBERTY GINGHAM inches wide, new sprinsr colors in plaid?, stripes and checks; splendid clot ii for children'? dresses, hoa.-e dresses, etc. Of! Yard ZtlC

LONG CLOTH In : O-yard piece?, soft chamois fin

ish, fine eve n thread, 10 yard bolt, $1.0". Fer yard -

22c

Savings on Towels

FANCY TURKISH TOWELS Hemmed end. fast

color fancy border, heavy absorbent Terry cloth, size 22x40 HUCK TOWELS Hemmed end. 16x30 inches, splendid quality

29c

Savings on Women's and Children's Underwear

LADIES' MERCERIZED UNION SUITS Band yoke and shoulder strap, lace umbrella knee, highly mercerized fine yarns, sizes to 0. On sale "D f lr suit v C CHILDREN'S WAIST COMBINATION SUITS A par.ty waist and union suit in one. well taped over

shoulders, made of fine yarn?, sizes 2 to 12.

For

38c

Help -Hunt" the ks-.lsrr Shont TOUR Dollars At an Enemy! Buy Bond.

Savings on Ladies' and Children's Hose

LADIES' COTTON HOSE Medium weight, hemmed

top, double pole and heel, fast color. Ter pair

CHILDREN'S TAN HOSE All sizes from 6 to fi'i

fine ribbed, long fiber cotton. For pair -

ISc tO fl2.

35c

1.98 Silks,

ays Special.

e w Fancy

Taffetas, Messalines or Satin Weaves In exquisite pattern?. Fkiitinx stripes and plaid?, dark and light grounds, taffeta ground weave with satin ovc-rplalds and stripes; C6 Inches wide.

hAMMOND'S GREATEST DEPARTMENT STORE,

Remember Saturday will also be a Dividend Stamp Day and 4 stamps will be given instead of the usual one. Two big days E. C. Minas Co. stamp collectors.

Attractive New Models in LADIES' TAILORED SUITS Values up to S35.00 go $OfSO at the very low price of -r Suits of surpassing beauty and intrinsic worth arc offered tomorrow at the low price of iM)..)M. A range of styles that you'd expect to iind in a fashion show suits for street, dress and utilitv wear in materials of gabardine and serces. The decided Ai'triie for these materials make these of unusual interest. The styles include novelty buttons and braid trimming, silk lined. Come tomorrow and view these wonderful suits. You'll admire them at first glance. A real money saving opportunity.

Stout Coats for Women Smart and Youthful Slender in Line An air of smartness marks these splendid coats for stout women. They are fashioned of gabardine and serges. Models are the a cry latest, sizes up to oi. You must sec these coats to fully appreciate their values.

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Just Arrived and Placed Immediately on Sale S3.SO Silk Petticoats

Sale Price

This is a real live offering and should imprest every woman who needs petlicoatf. Each garment is well made of Tussah Silk, in every wanted changeable color, in lights and dark; tucked and ruffle effects, ail sizes. .

$233

HOUSE APRONS and DRESSES Of Best Quality Percales $00 These garments are all of good quality materials, well made, neatly finished. The styles are ruffle and plain effects, in stripes and plain colors. There's splendid choosing for the early shopper tomorrow.

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DEAIONSTRATION of our SHOE SUPREMACY

Women's 8-inch Lace Boot Fine blac' glazed kid. military heels, goodyear we sewed s-tles. J to E, sizes ,'J - to ). A big value in everv pair of these shoes at

Dark Grey Kid Boot Fi ne soft quality

kid with cloth tops, leather covered Louis

heels, a very stylish boot. We have just a limited number of pairs of this boot to sell at

$7.50

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Dark Brown Kid Boot

3 inch height, of the best brown glaco kid. Two models the military and Louis heel, goodyear weit sewed soles,

A to P, all sizes. Per pair at

$8.75

PUMPS The military model In dull k:d, all the high heel model, perfectly plain, goodyear welt sewed (Tj i-.oles. Great value at J)HtU J OXFORDS The military model, best mahogany

color calf, that long slender effect,

has dainty tips, at -

$5.85

Same In Brown Kid, $6.85.

OR BOYS Suits With Extra Trousers Good dependable fabrics, sturdily tailored. In fancy mixtures; all sizes from C to IS. Suits with extra pants on sale S7.50 Others at $4.95 to $15.00

See the Values we offer in Men's and Young Men's Suits 2f at You'll get a new idea of value when you sec these garments. You'll be surprised to find finer style, better fabrics and more carefully

.,nr.7.r.,i tnit; than tins nnce provides. All

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the newest styles in sizes for

men and young men are shown at

Other Suits

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for men and young men, tremendous stvle, fabric and pattern varieties, offering substantial savings at our COR feature prices of $15, $18 and Dc.J

Trousers Sal of Men's Trousers at $2.43 continue?. They are in casslmeres. cheviots and worsteds; all sizes to 46 waist, made strong and serviceable, S2.45

Trousers See these Trousers on sale at $3.95; splendid values; In striped worsteds, casslmeres and serges. Many are made from suitings. On sale at S3.95

Ml 1IC "Waverly" a Novelty Model,

When Miladi Takes the Veil

To be charmingly veiled 1s to be well dressed. And to be charmingly veiled is only a step from choosing a charming veil. Such are offered

you m v eils.

our ''collection

Remember our veils stretch without tearing, --wash without wearing,

outlast three ordinary veils. Except those chenilled, appliqued or embroidered. Here are veils of every patare vf-ils of every pattern and

tern and color each with the distinctive touch that

sets them upart as different. Every veil style is represemed with a range of designs. Every complexion, every hat, every costume has its true veil affinity at our veiling counters. Draped Veils 59 to $2.50 Auto Veils (with clastic) 10 Figured 25c and 50c Needs for the Home

and Garden at Generous Savings Garden Hose 3-ply, guaranteed. T . length, solid brass coupling. (p? "f Free one solid brass nozzle . 4) . f Lawn Mower Three 14-inch knives, binch solid wheels, nicely painted: the kind of a mower that you'll (t fi 7tl enjoy using J)Ta 1 w Grass Catcher Made of heavy canvas, adjustable to fit any mower, "TRp from 14 to IS inches UU Wash Boiler Strong tin, heavy copper bottom, stationary wood- (fO Q en handle, size Xo. S JiLmU Garden Rakes Cast iron, QKn 10-tooth, G ft. handle O JU Garden Spading Forks D handle, made of malleable steel, (f 4 O J? reinforced ferrule, -1-tine. . $ I Scrub Pail Galvanized iron. QQf This pail will not rust uU lien's Furnishings Bargains Men's Shirts Soft cuff shirts in latest spring patterns, fast colors and dependable f" materials J) I , I 3 Men's Union Suits Cotton Union Suits, ecru or white. long and short sleees, ankle or knee length, Gi to 45 O jC Men's Muslin Night Shirts Collarless CQft style, 13 to 1?, at QvC Men's Silk Hose Pure thread silk, in CO black, white and colors. Tor pair 3UC Men's Shirts and Drawers In ecru, long Cfrt and short sleeves JUL Men's Sample Union Suits All stand- i QT aid brands, at ) . Q Men's Rain Coats In gray and tan, CjT sizes r,0 to 41, at 50U Men's Handkerchiefs In blue and red, - also white. Each Men's Cotton Hose In black and colors, T fine gauge, 2 for 2"c, or per pair wy

GROCERIES

Everything Good to 3 lb. Can Monarch Brand Coffee 950 3 Pkgs. Uneeda Biscuits 23C Quart Jar of Pure

Cocoa

Sweet Juicy Oranges,

per dozen 23CMonarch Corn Flakes,

3 pkgs Pure Barley Flour,

38C Best Quality Pure Lard,

25c

Eat at Cut Prices. 3 Pkgs. Skinner's Macaroni or Spaghetti. o)

32C

ier il 32c Evaporated Peaches, extr.v

fancy, 2 lbs Pet Brand Milk, 6 tall cans

35c

73c

A 1 Nut Margarine,

per lb

Minas Blend Coffee, 4 lbs., 03c; per lb..05( Keen Kleener, " ns - He Rumford's Baking Powder, 1 lb. can23C Monarch Baked Beans, per can 19C Full Quart Jar Apple Butter 2SC Puffed Wheat or Rice, - Pk? 29c 5 lb. Sack Barley Grits -42C