Hammond Times, Volume 13, Number 259, Hammond, Lake County, 15 April 1919 — Page 3

Tuesday, April K".

8.000 PHONE GIRLS 60 OUT Oti SHE

(BULLETIN ) MNTEBNATIONJ L NEWS SERVICE! UWSIHCE, Mats., April 15. About flfy telephone g-irl stilke pickets patrolled tba sidewalk In frcnt of the local telephone exchange today. The chief operator lad one man. were the only ones at work. There treie 10O telephone Terators on still a. (BULLETIN.) flNTEFNATlONAL NEWS SERVICE) WORCESTER, Mass.. April 15 Information earn a to the 450 striking telephone girls here today that soldiers were to he sent to man the switchhoards, nut little credence was rlren the re-port. (BULLETIN.) ' INTERNATIONAL NES SERVICE! rOSTK ADAMS. Mass., April 15. Business In. this section of the state was completely paralyzed by the strike cf all telephone girls in the North Adams and Willi am stown exchanges today. (BULLETIN.) 'INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICEI BPHNQriELD, Mass., AprU 15. Approximately 600 telephone operators and 00 plant employes of the New England Telephone and

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Telegraph Co. In the Springfield district went on strike at 7 o'clock tola morning-. Up to 10 a. m. no attempt had lean made by the company to fill 'he places cf the strikers. The union has agreed to furnish a few operators for police, fire, hoipital and newspaper callt. ; INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE) ' K S'I ON". Ai'i n li. iuiiviu anri , irtually all cf Nc i'.ngiaiid. exce pt Connecticut, was tied up today t a! strike of S.P00 union telephone opera- ! tor?. The str.ke went into elicit at T n. in., without disonlT. j r-usincss ami iho social life of ihe i

Now llr.sland ststf? was seriously interrupted. As the Mrikc takes in 'l oT the capital ciUe?. state and cil bu:i-iitm-as almost nt a siainlst lii. Twelve thousand electrical workers employed by the .New llnslarl Tilephone and Telegraph company and th Providence Telephone l'o. h.v. o signified their Intention of jomir.c the telephone girls in effecting a lomj iete tie-up of the f ai 11 it les of the two comranioj. The jeulhcrn Xew Ilnsland Co.. uhiih. operatcp the Connecticut line. va not involved, owms: to the non-orgMniza i ion of ih" telephone girls. Local strike lender's expressed confidence Ihn the oris in the nutmeg sta.e would be organized soon.

The telephone operators are striking I

for higher wages and a continuance of the system of coUectne bargaining that' rre ailed in New Kngland for the 'past seven years. They have been receding a minimum wage of $7.50 a week af;er three months service and a maximum of $16 after seven years service. They diinand a scale ranging from $1 a -week on assignment to duty to $C2 a week

after four years' service. i 1'romptly at o'olock thi mrninci

every union operator on the night shifts

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The Ford Factory has not ret reached normal production. It vrill take some time, after being entirely given over to vcar -work. We arc getting a few ears right along, and suggest that you leave your order with us as soon as possible and we will deliver as soon as possible. "Runabout. $500: Touring Car. $525: Coupe, $650: Sedan. $775: One Ton Truck Chassis. $350. These prices f. o. b. Detroit. Don't forget the senif-- uc give in our shops, genuine Ford iai . ' -WiY- and Ford prices.

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Children' Dresses

They arc in the very latest styles of excellent materials and are what

you would call splendid values at

1hese prices $2.98 and . .

$1.98

KAUFAANN & WOLF - HAMMOND. Inq.

Girls' New Capes All are as fashionable looking a? any of the capes created for the "grown-ups." Fine serges in coa

tee effect, braid trim- -4 ym9i

mea, ages iz to io. . . j. -w

Lion Store's Mid-Week Easter Specials!

Easter Showing of New Bags There ara a great many styles and colors in the a -portment of new Pass Iiich are showing for Spring u?e. Silk and Leather Bdjs of Moire Silk, a!?o Morocco Bags in a number of t,ty!es. Tha SHk Bags are in canteen and bell shapes and come in all the new shades, at $J0 down to $j.0O. Tnose of leather include th lates sliape6. both bags an,l purses. Priced at ? 10.00

down as low

$1.00

One Day Sale of Easter Hats Values to $8.50, Wednesday $3.95 Just received a shipment of Beautiful New Trimmed Hats, purchased at a price which enables us to offer them below cost. They are from a leading New York Millinery House, in the prettiest styles of the season, made of the best quality of straw, trimmed with French flowers, wreaths, feathers and glycerine ostrich. The. hat you will war 4 4 wear on Easier Sunday is in this group. Values to $S.o6.

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GLOVES The Most Popular Styles can be Been here in a wonderful collection of all the new styles for this season. Silk, kid and chamosette gloves some are shirred at the wrist, others are stitched in self-color or contrasting shades. Women's Silk Gloves, finest pure thread silk, double tipped firgers, fancy embroidered backs, all y Of colore, pair s 1 .JLO Special values in Cbamosette Gloves, black and the new spring shades, at f Ci $1.00 and at OZC

A Most Comprehensive and Extraordinary Collection of Spirited New Dolmans, Capes, Suits and Dresses

Here Are the Loveliest Suits Ever For Easter AYe have some stunning models to show you, that have been created by the foremost artist designers of Xew York and Paris. Ask to cc them.

Womens' Dainty NECKWEAR For Easter

Tltsardless of how much car ts g'r'en to the planning of tbe ne- Easter apparel, no woman can hope t" achieve fullest charm and distinction without the aid of dainty neckwear. Onr assortments contain tbe da.intia.i' creations in collars, collar and ciff sei.3 and vestee.

$36. 75 Suit Special F.iegantly tailored su":t3, of fine French Serge, .'emi-fitted jacket witb silk vestee, trimmed with novelty si!k braid. Extra Q" y good Talues on sale Wednesday JO, O

Suits at $39. 75 and $46. 75

Women's fashionable Suits, a Spring collection tht is noteworthy in many ways; they are of

Poiret Twills and French

Serges, at $16.75 and ,

$39.75

Womens' Easter Suits, Dolmans and Dresses

Are Featured for Wednesday at $31.75

the Suits dolmans at $31.75 at $31.75

the frocks at $31.75

at 59c

-we'll show you almost an cndliess variety of dainty collars, including the newest novelties, lace trimmed, pleated. hemstitched. embroidered and plain, white and spring colors, excellent values 55c.

Special values in silk vestee are featured at $2.S. They ar of tri;ed Tub Silk in prerty colors.

are of fine French Serge in navy blue, semi boxed modwith be'ts, skirts nar-:-rwer than last season. Fan-r-y silk braid and buttens are med for trimming. Women's uc misses' sires.

Fashion Dictates the Dolman Coat Of course you must have one of the new Dolmans for Easter. That is settled. So it merely remains to decide which particular one you deem just suited to your requirements.

these clever coats are in Dolman or Cape effect, made of Trico-Velour in peacock, henna, taupe and navy. Yoke back, slightly shirred. Their graceful flowing lines add to thir attractiveness.

are designed along ultra youthful lines, of rich Satin, Georgettes and Taffetas, in tunic or straight line effect: colored silks, sashes and bits of bright embroidery add to their charm.

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Dolmans at $41.75

These of American Wool Velou-. lined

ith fancy pussywillow silk, novelty shoulder effect and convertible collar, miniature tucks trim the bottom. In the pretty new shades. Priced for a 7 & Easier Sales at ttrX 5

The Oxfords You Will Want to Wear on Easter are Here

The New Red Cross Pumps A chic new patent leather pump in Colonial style, with large buckle, or a tailored, low heel, black kid pump; both models fit snugly and

are very comfortable.

Pair

$7.00

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Easter Oxfords at $8.50 Red Cross patent, leather Oxfords, plain toe, long slender vamp, also fine vici kid oxfords with Louis heels .splendid values to be had at the Easter Sales at the pair, $6.50. Come In tomorrow and 1ry on several pairs of them.

Brown Kid Oxfords

The season's smartest Oxfords yet tbemost comfortable. There's an unusual grace and attractiveness about these new Red Cross Oxfords of brown and black kid, Loui or Cuban heel, plain top and vamp; several styles, pair $s.50.

Full length Capes of unusual charm, made of fine French Serge and Poplin, in navy blue, with coatee, belted and

pockets, tuxedo collar, entire cape braid bound and but

ton trimmed. Triced for the Easter

Sales at

$12.98

Handsome Georgette Blouses at $5.98 Are Featured for Tomorrow

Remarkable values are offered at this price for the Easter Sales. Ask to see them. The variety of models is an important feature. Here are collarless blouses and blouses with sailor collars, and with round and " V" shaped necks. All the new shades are here, including naw blue, league blue, bicge, "Artillery

Red," flesh, maize and white. All arc splendidly made of fine heavy quality freorgette. Splendid $7.50 values at. . . .

Another special value is featured at $7.50. These l?o ar of Georgette, prettily beaded and embroidered, every wanted spring color is here.

$g.98

Beautiful Showing of l Easter Gowns 1 Nowhere Will You See Prettier Dresses Than These j The individuality and beauty of the models in our j; Easter showing of Spring styles will appeal instantly. Gracefully draped, silhouette and tunic styles. Georg- E ptfes, Tricolettes and rich Satins; headed and embroidcred in rich colorin; come view them, :j $22.50 $31.75 $39.75 1

Womens' and Misses Smart New Capes

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walked cut not to return to duty until ordered by the ur.ien. Xot a single union nirl of the day shifts appeared at that hour for duty.

Unsightly pimples and blemishes on the face are sure signs that the skin and blood need the purifying and strengthening action of BEEGMMS FILLS. ... ml4 nwrwbm. . 1 Bosaa. 10c. 25c.

MERRILL VILLE

The M. E. Ladies will hold their monthly tea at Merrill hall ntit Wednesday afternoon. An invitation is extended to all. Dr. Davis, superintendent, preached a very f:ne sermon on the. centenary moitmnt lat Sunday afternoon. The solicitors on the centenary movement were canvassinna; the town last week and this week. Friday I'tprnoen, ArJil IS is , TaTtni.s Ta.v at th school. The firrt part rf the afternoon will he devoted to regular tecitation work and rar--nt. r.re urged t attend the various rnoms to observe class work. A short l-rojrtm w.ll follow the tudy period

in wMeh tha pupils will participate. At 3.30 the parents-t-eachers will hold their regular monthly meeting. Hert Hfnity has moved in to the

I Walters home. j H. Barton and Myiel iPerte -were

cointy seat visitors Ust Saturday. Frank Stalti baby is very low a: this tinit-; no hope of its recovery. A meeting will be held at Merrill Hall next Friday evening to appoint and plan for the Fifth Loan drive. Mr. and Mn. Wm. Turner of LeRoy attended church here last Sunday. Koss township teachers institute at Ih I'lace next Saturday.

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