Hammond Times, Volume 15, Number 309, Hammond, Lake County, 19 May 1922 — Page 16

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5TEEL MERGER

INVESTIGATION BY MISSION

XEW YORK, May 19. Admission tiat the erpoft price of steel prodeta of fourteen leading lndepenent steel companies of the country aa being fixed end controlled by is corporation, was made today by Jdmund A. S. .Clare, president of he Consolidated Steel Corporation, n export concern of independent ompaniea, -who appeared today as he first -witness before the Lock--ood housing- commission. This ommlssion la making an Indepen-

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dent investigation of ateel mergers and effect on building- conditions. Clarke also declared that American steel products are sold cheaper in some parts of Europe than In this country, although ' in cases they are the same." He testified that the Consolidated Steel Corporation was formed in 1919 to aid steel corporations to market their products abroad. The corporation handles the export business of th6 following companies: Bethlehem Steel. Lackawanna Steel, Lukena Steel, Midvale Steel and Ordnance, Cambria Steel, Republic Steel and Iron, Sharon Steel Hoop, Brier Hill Steel, Trumbull Steel. Youngstown Sheet and Tube, "Whitaker-Glessner Company, Railway Steel Springs, Standard Steel Works and the Edgewater Steel Company. Clarke was questioned by Samuel TTntermyer, chief cooinsel for the

Committee, and declared his salarwas $50,000 a. year and that th Consolidated did a gross business in 1620 of $85,000,000. Judge E. H. Gary of the V. S. Ste Corporation and E. G. Grace of tiu Bethlehem Steel Corporation, who had been summoned to appear before the commitee to testify today were not present, having left foi Washington to attend a dinner ai the white house this evening. I is expected they will appear before the committee at a later date. Moses Taylor, chairman of thf board of directors of the Lackawanna Steel Corporation, follower1 Clarke on the stand, Taylor saM that the yearly output of Lackawanna was 1,270,000 tons, of whicli about 700.000 tons represented rails Under cross-examination by Untermyer, Taylor declared that the Lackawanna Company did a grreatei rail business than the Bethlehem Steel Corporation.

COFFEE Peabeny, 4 pounds, $1.10

SOAP Small Irovy, 2 bars, 13c

Edward C; Minas Co.

ANNOUNCING

THIS STORE AS THE EXCLUSIVE HAMMOND AGENCY FOR Betty Wales DRESSES BETTY WALES DRESSES are known from coast to coast for their smart, up-to-the-minute fashion, their superiority of workmanship and their correct designs to suit every feminine taste. Look for thi Betty Wales Guarantee

Betty Wales Dresses for Women and Misses

Dre4a iSolctatiAis,' store exefusivefaj

Your protection and our guarantee are symbolized by the Betty Wales label which is sewn in every dress. Every Betty Wales dress is correct in design and style, honest of fabric, leanly manufactured and full of value. This store is glad to announce the representation of Betty Wales dresses and invite your inspection of the new summer sport models.

Navy Blue NormanHy Voile Dresses at $1 0.50 and $1 6.75 Are to be very popular this Summer Charming and new models here To be Pressed in a cool Normandy Voile Dress of dotted navy blue is to be fashioned in the very newest of tub dresses. They're to be a great favorite this Summer because of their serviceableness and good looking features. Styles to fit the average figure as well as the foil-formed woman They are all completely lined which tends to hold the shape of the garment sleeves are unusually designed at the cuff, while vestees of dainty Lace, pleated panels, ribbon trimmings tend to make these dresses a thing of beauty. Very moderate in price at $1030 and $16.75, FLAPPER GINGHAM DRESSES AT $5.50 Smart long waisted styles with collar, cuffs and pockets trimmed wifh fluted organdie and patent leather belts; sizes 50 13 to 17, special at.,,.... .,,,,trW, ....... v A fine checked Gingham Dress with three tier ruffles at hip and organdie collar is especillay adapted to the style of the slight figured girl; 'several shades to, choose from, sizes 13 to 17, 75 special at .. ....

Outfit The Children From

These

May Sales

FOR 2 TO 6 YEARS COMBINATION SUITS of checked nainsook, embroidery trimmed at neck and arm pits, bloomer styles, 2 to 6 years, CQ at , CHIDRENS PAJAMAS of regular pajama cloth, hemstitched, Billy Burke fc1 Oft style, sizes 2 to 6 years..... V CHILDREN'S GINGHAM DRESSES, plain

and checked with white collars, cuffs and

sashes, fancy stitching designs, all QO sizes, 2 to 6 years, at WHITE MUSLIN GOWS, embroidered and lace trimmed, at neck and sleeves, OQ sizes 2 to 6, priced at. . .

From the wee baby to the grown girl our displays are complete with inviting assortments with prices in harmony with the May Sales. Girls Gingham Dresses, $2.95 Elaborate gingham dresses in all the dainty checks and pjain rotors with ctgandie collar, cuffs, pockets and sashes. Here in a special display for May Sale for mothers to choose several at $2.95. Sizes 7 to 14.

Charming Warm Weather Dresses for Girls

UKGAJNUIL UKtSStS in a variety of lace, embroidery an dribbon trimmed models. Sizes to 14 years 3.98 toU3.50

RATINE DRESSES in rose, blue pink, maize, organdie collar, cuffs and sash, also vestee. Finished with lock stitch embroidery 95

JUMPER STYLE DRESS with dainty ruffled waists of white, body of dress in attractive checked gingham, 8 to 14 years. $3,50 at

WASH SUITS FOR BOYS $1.49 It's time to outfit the little follow with plenty of tubable suits. Middy, Norfolk and regular belted models in plain colors and stripes. Sizes 3 to 8 years. A special selling for May Sales at $1.49.

DENIM OVERALLS, plain blue with stripes or dark blue with red trim, sizes 2 to 6, special at. .".

DENIM COVERALLS, for boys 3 to 10 with sleeve, all blue and khaki $J 25 color, special at

JACK TAR PONGEE SUITS FOR BOYS $5.50 Cool and smart Suits for Summer. Trimmed with blacky braid and a black design on sleeve buttoned on waist style. Sizes 4 to 8 years. V

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EDWARD C. MINAS CO.

Men's Madras Shirts Special Sale 85c

A large assortment of fine quality percale and printed madras shirts in a great variety of attractive patterns. All are in neckband style with soft cuffs. Sizes 14 to 17. Remarkable values at sale priae. Fine Woven Madras Shirts at $1.35 In this lot you will find fast color woven madras shirts in neat striped patterns and colors. Also shirts of plain tan, checks and striped perdales with collars attached. Sizes 14 to 17 in lot. Sale of Men's

Union Suits

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"Cooper's "Wilson Bros." and "Superior" Knit and Athletic Union Suits. Consisting of mill end lots, samples and regular lines, to complete a full range of sizes 34 to 50. Values to $2. Extra special, $1.35. ' MEN'S KNIT UNION SUITS Fine ribbed bal- . briggan, short sleeves and ankle length. QQp Sizes 34 to 46. Priced at O 27 C MEN'S ATHLETIC UNION SUITS Athletic nainsook union suits, cut full sizes 34 to 1 C! 46. Priced at MEN'S BALBRIGGAN SHIRTS AND DRAWERS Ecru balbriggan, short sleeve shir.ts; A El drawers have double seats. Each. . . BOYS' ATHLETIC UNION SUITS Nainsook union suits, sizes 8 to 14 years, 50 C

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Edward C. Minas Co.

Saturday's Economy Sale of Millinery

We have assembled a wonderful assortment of up-to-the-minute trimmed hats taken from our regular stock of higher priced millinery and reduced them to one price for Saturday only. There are various styles, shapes and materials to choose from in which one cannot help but .find just the right model to match the new costume. They .ae trimmed with flowers, fruit ornaments and feathefs and all the bright summer colors are represented. On sale tomorrow, special at $3.95.

Edward Co Minas Co.

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May Sale of All Wool Suits very exceptional values Spring Models Young Men FOR attractive style, for pure wool fabric, for honest, dependable workmanship, for values unequalled in years See these Special Suits at $29.75. Smart mixtures, worsteds, stripes, checks, plain blues, browns and novelties in a complete range of sizes. May Sale of Trousers

800 Pairs for Every Kind of Wear In all Sizes for Men and Young Men

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Flannels Unfinished Worsteds Cassimeres Worsteds Cuft and Plain Bottom Stvles

Every color is represented. Alterations will be made Free of charge In Four Big Economy Lots $2 $3 $4 $5

Straw Hats for Every Man In New Tan Shades ,$2.75 Most everybody is going to wear a Tan Straw Hat this Summer. You will like the new tan shades. They look mighty fine. You can get an excellent quality for $2.75 in either the straight or saucer brim.

The Sennit Smart new models in various styles of fine or coarse straws. It is a most unusual smart looking hat and is a very exceptional :talue. . $2.00

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Italian Leghorns Modeled on the newest bloc!:s and of good quality. They are hand finish-ae.d-...Pled$3.95

Students 2-Trouser Suits very. special values at $24 We have just received a special lot of these suits favored by young fellows of prep age. Here are sport styles, single and double breasted, in herringbone weave and many fancy mixtures. " , In sizes for boys of 30 and 36 inch chest measurement Featured at $24.

Boys' Two-Pants Suits $5.95 Made of cassimeres in neat mixture patterns, belted styles. Both pairs of trousers are fell cut and lined. Sizes 6 to 17 years. Values that should interest every mother. Boys' Shirts, Special 95c each Of attractive, striped materials. With collars' attached or neckbands. Sizes 12 to 14 years. At 95c each.

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