Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 228, 8 July 1919 — Page 3

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM,

TUESDAY, JULY 8, 1919. PAGE THREE:

FURNITURE HIGH, SCARCE; MAY GO HIGHER SANBORN

Manufacturers Control Situation Dealers Are Helpless New Homes Absorb Supply. By WILLIAM R. 8ANBORN. If you have not been spending some of your substance for furniture during the past year or two, and have not been reading furniture ads closely, nor noting furniture market conditions , you may be surprised to learn that furniture, any and all kinds of good furniture, is costing more to produce than ever before in your lifetime. This being the condition in furniture manufacturing plants and trade centers. It Is unreasonable to expect to be able to buy furniture at pre-war prices, because the war is over. The war may be over and no one denies the fact, but the effect of the war as to advancing prices seems to be a continuous performance, not only as to furniture and household conveniences, but with nearly everything that money will buy. There is no cheap furniture of any kind, anywhere, in the entire country. This is plain, unadorned English; the simple truth. Not that you may be unable to secure bargains in furniture, wholesale costs considered, for you can, of course. But no furniture is "cheap" compared with other years of lower prices, nor is there any telling when you may be able to buy to greater advantage than today. Thousands of our young men recently returned from "over there" with love light in their eyes, the savings of perilous days in their pockets, and a day dream of love in a cottage or in a cozy little apartment, are learning this fact every day, and thousands of brides to be are mourning the cost of going to housekeeping. Nor has the worst been told. Prices are still advancing at the factories, because the cost of raw material is going up and labor costs are the greatest ever, with no sign yet of a drop in any quarter. In the meantime the demand for everything in the furniture line is the greatest in our history, regardless, too, of price, if the manufacturers are to be be lieved, and as their order books show. What has been written is entirely without prejudice; it is the unvarnished narrative of an economic fact. Who is to blame? Well, nobody in particular, and certainly not the retailer, who gives as much as he can for your $200, or your $2,000. He buys in the best market and at the lowest available prices for the quality his trade demands. He has no greater control of wholesale costs than you have; he is not merely in competition as to buying, but also as to selling, and is governed accordingly. Furniture In Great Demand. A man whom the writer believes to be the greatest storekeeper in America, declared recently that: "Being an institution and not a calendar, the John Wanamaker New York August sale of furniture will begin this year on Friday, June 20." He also stated that the eale was to continue OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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"so long as we can continue it in fairness to ourselves and to the people." Mr. Wanamaker writes most interestingly as to his reasons, and among other things he said in explanation: "Now conditions are changed and we change with them. Whether due to the war, or to the evolution of economic conditions, It is a fact that today tho question of keeping furniture factories going Is not one of orders, but of material and labor, and in stores the question is not bo much of selling furniture, as of getting it In plain words we are face to face with a furniture shortage, with its necessary complement of prices the highest in furniture history." In this same advertisement it is

6tated that the store "does not expect to receive more than half the furniture purchases we have made during the past six months." And because of that fact they had almost decided against holding an August sale at all, and this after a record of such sales dating from 1890. Conditions May Change. We are quoting Mr. Wanamaker 60 voluminously because he strikes at the root of the matter. He decided in favor of the "August sale in June," because, as he puts It: "On the other hand no man can say what the next six months will bring forth. Conditions may turn around the other way. Supplies of wood may be increased. Factories may speed up their opera tions; and prices may tend to lower." It is to be sincerely hoped they may, and in this retail furniture dealers will heartily concur. Their investments would go farther and their sales materially increase at a lower level of costs. We all remember the enforced wartime economy and may be sure, too, that many homes have been let to run down, from purely patriotic motives in many Instances. We wanted all possible force manifested in war work, and every available man engaged at it, so that the end might the sooner be reached. It was sacrifice and economy on every hand, but the need for this has passed. Our duty is now to help speed up the whole industrial machine, and to both spend and save Judiciously, for the common good. ThiB, we take it, is in line with, the best thought of all the people. New. Homes to Furnish. In addition to the natural demand for new suites and pieces for old established homes, think of the new homes that are being fitted up, and of the vast number of these new homes which will be draining the fur niture stores within the next twelve months, as the country settles down and the boys, are at home once more. But for the extremely high prices on everything which makes life livable, not to say comfortable, there should be more "marrying and giving in marriage" during the next twelve months than in any year in our history; because the tide of travel to marriage license desks has been largely reduced by war separations and activities for so long. But regardless of expense, a few hundred thousands of new homes are being planned for, and every last one of them will make insistent demand that their need for furniture be supplied. Whatever the future of prices, certain it is that the furniture manufacturers are now in control .of the situation and that we must pay their just or unjust demands, or go without. We should indeed be happy to tell you of one single thing used in tho home that isn't in the same catalog, but if there be an exception it will take a search warrant and due process of law to uncover it. OOGOOOOOCCOCOOCO be Here Wednesday to Profit 45c Novelty Shirting, Yd. 35c Novelty striped cords and madras, 32 inches wide, less than mill price, with coupon, yd. 35c Tub Proof Dress SKIRTS Worth $1.50 A close out, white and figured novelty dress Skirts with this coupon 65c $15 SILK DRESSES Stunning models in taffeta with crepe de chine combinations, newest colors, Wednesday special $9.95 $2.25 BED SHEETS, $1.79 Size 81x90 'Bontex" Bleached seamless Sheets, at mill price, with coupon $1.79 Boys' 85c Wash Suits, 59c Sizes 3 to S years, fast colored chambrays and galateas, stripes and plain, special with the counon 59c Women's 50c Burson Hose, 36c Black or grey flare hemmed top, "knit to fit" reinforaEd heel Q? and toe, with coupon OOC Boys' 75c Union Suits, 54c Porous Knit, the cool comfy kind, all sizes, save the differ- tT A ence with coupon JC OiT ft Ti $i " JT AH ?si h Colgate's Dental Cream, 9c We always undersell on toilet ar ticles, here's an example, with coupon 9c

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Mrs. D. S. Ewry, Mrs. C. H. Harris' and daughter Helen are spending this week in Columbus where they are attending the. sessions of the Methodist Centenary exposition Mr. Grimes, of Gratis, was a business visitor here Tuesday Ralph Mikesell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kikesell, underwent an operation Tuesday night at the Reid Memorial hospital for acute appendicitis. The case was a serious one, but he is recovering Mrs. Laura Via, of New Madison, spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Via. Her two little grand-daughters, Helen and Berneda, returned home with her for a visit Stanley Burtch, of Chicago, who has been spending a two-weeks' vacation with his grandmother, Mrs. Anna Burtch, returned to his home Thursday T. A. Boyd has received notice that his son, Trafford, who has been overseas for several months, is now stationed at Camp Mills, and will be discharged soon.. .. .Mrs. Perry Eby and children and Mrs. Jesse Royer spent Thursdav with Mrs. Harvey Royer. . . Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hinkle and family spent Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Reid Mr. and Mrs. George Bogan spent Thursday afternoon with relatives at New Hope Mrs. Fannie Wright of Indianapolis, is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Cook Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wrenn spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. B. L. McKee Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Via and daughter Merlene spent Friday with relatives in Richmond Little Miss Lillian Smelker entertained Saturday night and Sunday with a slumber and birthday party in honor of her ninth birthday. The guests were Misses Mary Coblentz, Thelma Norris, Winifred Baker, Evelyn McWhlnney and Ruth Norris Mrs. Charles Hetzler of Warren, Ind., is the gueBt of Mrs. Elizabeth Hetzler. ....Mrs. Jennie Wise, who has made an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. C. C. Hawley, returned Monday to her home in St. Joseph, Mo Miss Zelma Nunnamaker has resigned her position as principal of the Jefferson Township High School and has accepted a position in the Middletown schools Mrs. Lizzie Harris, of Richmond is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Witman Among those who attended the funeral of Mrs. Hannah Roberts, at Lewisburg, Wednesday were John Ginger and Mrs. J. A. King Mrs. Myrtle Marshall, of Dayton, is spending a few days here M. H. Pence, E. H. Young, and R. R. Raney were business visitors in Eaton, Tuesday Miss Doris McKeon and Robert McKeon, of Grand Rapids, came Wednesday for an extended visit with Mr. and Mrs A. B. Reid Mrs. H. D. Collins and children spent Wednesday with rela tives at New Madison Mrs. T. J Bice is suffering from a painfully sprained ankle as the result of a fall from a cherry tree at her home Tuesday afternoon Miss Edwina Mor row, who has been in Italy for over a year, doing social service work, is expected to arrive in the United States this week A party consisting of Misses Golda and Gladys HiH, Marie, Iona and Alma Heironimus, Vera Bev (T UNBURN Apply VapoRub lightly it soothes the tortured skin. VICKS VAPORU fYOUR . BODYGUARD" -30?. 60. ooooog$oqooqoqs by These Live Bargains o Baby 50c Rubber Pants, 39c Madam Lemax sanitary Rubber Pants, just the thing for QQ babies, with coupon OiC o o o o Men's 15c Dress Socks, 12 lzc Black or tan, extra good quality; deep garter tops, all sizes - cy with coupon ImC 30c Unbleached Muslin, yd 24c Lockwood standard 36 inches wide, firm woven unbleached mus-n I lin, with coupon yard 1:C o o o 15c TOOTH BRUSHES 8c Real Japanese bristles, firm set, as sorted handles, sample lot, with coupon 8c o GIRLS' $1.25 MIDDIES, 95c White galatea with novelty sailor collar and pocket, all sizes QPT with coupon UOC O o o o o 5Uc fashion Brassieres, 36c Newest model, summer style, wov en batiste, ribbon straps, all 36c o o o & o 0 sizes, with coupon .... Best $2.00 Umbrellas, $1.65 Union cloth covering steel frame, styles for men or women, fff with cnnnon WXtOO ICIPHUMaJruH.-ll $1.00 Leather Pillows, 79c Selected chicken feathers, sanitary 0 0 0 0 0 filled, art ticking covering, 17t25. with emmnn.... 79c TABLE OILCLOTH, Yd. 45c 54 inches wide, "Meritas" the best, white or figured patterns, first quality with the coupon A ff yard 45C 0 0 0 8

ington, Lois Baumgardner, Marjorie McKeon and Helen Sawyer picnicked near the railroad bridge Tuesday evening In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reid, who were recently married, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Barton and Mr. and Mrs. Paul McPherson entertained Wednesday evening at the home of the latter. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest McGIU, Miss Ruth Comen and Paul Bunger, of Dayton, Miss Fay Roberts and Mr. Cooper, of Richmond, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jordan and son, Philip.

Hagerstown, Ind. "Mr. and Mrs. Bian Wiggins of Losantville, were guests at dinner Wednesday, of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Newcomb and Mr. and Mrs. Copeland The Rev. A. K. Love of Russiaville, came Friday noon to join his wife who has been a guest of her mother, Mrs. Julia Coffman. They returned home Saturday C. Cartmell of Elwood, spent the Fourth here with his son, Dee Cartmell Mrs. Savah Waltz returned Monday from Connersvllle, where she spent five weeks with her daughters, Mrs. Harry Battles and Mrs. J. C. Feeley. Mr. and Mrs. Feeley who formerly lived here, moved from Connersvllle to Cincinnati this week . . . .Miss Olive Showalter of Lewisvilie, is the week-end guest of Miss Maude Sparks. Miss Showalter and Misa Sparks were teachers at Eaton, Ohio. last year The W. C. T. U. will hold a meeting at the home of Mrs. Bert Souders Wednesday afternoon. . . Mrs. Everett Root's Sunday school class, the Rowers, will entertain the M. E. Sunday school on the lawn at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Root Tues day evening Mrs. Mary Leavell entertained at dinner Thursday, Mrs. W. Waltz and Mrs. Mary Waltz Chas. Moore of South Dakota, has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Moore, near White Branch Willard Stahr, who was in the navy was mustered out of service and arrived here from Philadelphia, Tuesday Floyd Hunt ar rived at his home here Wednesday from Washington, D. C, where he was engaged in government work.... The fourth passed off very quietly here with a good attendance at Chautau-

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qua. . . .Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown and ton Robert Bpent the Fourth here with relatives Virgil, 6on of Mrs. John Hunt, received a sprinkling of powder and gravel In the face yesterday when he touched off a large firecracker which he and some other boys had burled. He was taken to an optician at Newcastle following the accident

and a test showed his eyesight uninjured. The tin-goods trade in Japan has made such great strides that a large tin-plate plant has been started to help supply the demand. Mixed Summer Of Much SUMMER days are days of cooking, cold lunches at the with the result that many a Give the stomach and bowels a new start by taking a dose of a good laxativetonic like Dr. Caldwell" Syrup Pepsin. Then put variety into your diet by eating more, warm food. It is more easily digested. A bottle of Syrup Pepsin can be bought at any drug store for 50c and $1, the latter the family size. It acts so gently and safely that it can be given even to baby in constipation, indigestion, "summer colds" and similar ills. The formula on which Syrup Pepsin SDR. CALDWELL'S yrtip Eliminate tire Miles per mmmmmmmm Ommmmmm

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Howard, Speaker Here, Suffers Loss Of Son Clinton N. Howard, who is to speak

in Grace M. E. church Wednesday evening, recently suffered the loss of his ! oldest son, who was attached to the ! Naval Air Station at Chatham, Mass. j .Young Howard was to have been released from service the following j week. He was a graduate of Amherst , college and was preparing to enter; diplomatic service. j A large attendance is expected at Howard's meeting. Foods The Cause Indigestion careless living, kitchens too hot (or homes of friends, open-air picnics, family is down with indigestion. is based was written by Dr. Caldwell over 30 years ago. It is a combination of simple laxative herbs with pepsin that trains the stomach-muscles to do their work naturally so that medicines can again be dispensed with. Over 6 million bottles of Syrup Pepsin are sold by druggists every year. That is recommendation in itself. If you nave never used Syrup Pepsin, end your address for a free trial bottle to Dr. W. B. Caldwell. 480 Washington Sl, Monticello, ILL TTs. - - Pepsin n 1 14 Hi Dollar wmmmmmmmmm

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CENTENARY CELEBRATION COLUMBUS (OHIO) Remember this great Centenary ' Celebration closes Its gates on Sunday, July 13th. Described by William C. Freeman. Associated with Paul Block, Inc., New York, Chicago, Detroit, Boston. The Centenary Celebration Columbus, is open on Sundays except there is no charge for admission and none of the buildings in which the special exhibits are stored are open to the public. Yet Sunday Is a wonderful day to visit the Exposition. I spent Sunday afternoon, June 29, In the Coliseum, State Fair Grounds, which Beats, as you know, 7,500 people and It was one of the richest experiences of my life. I am old enough to go back to the days when, as a young lad, I heard Dwight L. Moody, the evangelist, and Ira Sankey, tne sweet sfnger, hold forth in MadiBon Square Garden, New York. I remember very well the great crowds that attended these meetings and I was tremendously Impressed with the great chorus of voices that joined Mr. Sankey In singing. To my youngr mind everytTilns eeemed very wonderful. An impression was left on my mind that has never been erased from my memory. But the meeting' In the Coliseum at Columbus, under the auspices of the Centenary Celebration, rave me two hours of the greatest Inspiration I ever experienced In my whole life. The playlngr of that wonderful orchestra the Cincinnati Symphorty Orchestra of 75 pieces thrilled everybody. Accompanied as it was, by the music from the rreat pipe organ Installed by the Centenary management for this occasion, at a cost of $50.000 also accompanied by the sin sing of the great audience which filled the Coliseum to capacity the occasion was most inspiring and stirring. I heard two wonderful talks by two remarkable men one of them delivered by Rev. John A. Rice, D. D., Sumpter, S. Carolina, and the other by Rev. Lynn Harold Hough, D. D.. President of the Northwestern University. The address of Dr. Hough was the most remarkable and most intellectual Interpretation of the Bible I ever heard. Sunday, June 29. had been set apart as Bible day. There was a big crowd In attendance at the morning servtc a larger crowd at the afternoon service, and still a larger crowd at the evening service. But there were services of an Impromptu nature held In all parts of the State Fair Gronnds where the Centenary Exposition Is held and they had a wonderful effect on the great crowds that could not be accommodated with seats In the Coliseum. I never heard watfh svmpathetle, powerful and wonderful singing as I heard on this oooaslon. T was brought vp a Presbyterian, and In my young days I recall that there was not the best of feeling existing between tb people of the Presbyterian and Methodist faiths. But what a chans? tias Taken place In recent years! What unitv exists now among peoples of all faiths! VThy not? tThy shouTff fceople quarrel snoui tno ru hiob mr, take to heaven? Aren't they all traveling the same way, baven"t they the same purpose In view? At any rnte I found my Presbyterian faith In harmony on this occasion with the Methodist faith and I paid to myself every Presbyterian, every Methodist, every CongregatlonaHst. every Lutheran and everybody of every other faith shuTd attend this Centenary Celebration. Pon't fail to attend th Centenary Services next Sunday. Pon't fall to attend this remarkably Interesting exposition on anv of the seven days of the vck, for it Is very much worth while. people livinrr 'n he City of Cnl1 1 limbMS 250.000 of them T unilerMand have a srreater anvant.iee than you trhn live many miles away from Columbus. The h'v,e town neople of C1mti-mKVERTn-E OF THEM Fhmild attend thli fontPnarr Celebration not once but manv times, because never before In the'r l'ves have they had brought to their doors anvthinp so 1n-npfrlna-or instructive or entertaining. Remember that admission for nil dav is only 60c. which rerrnit you to see evervthlnsr without ? extra charge end In the evening the only additional rharre Is 60c, If you wish to see the great pageant staged in the Coliseum. Centenary Celebration Columbus

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