Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 27, 12 December 1919 — Page 12

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rHE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND BUN- rELEGRAU. FRIDAY, DEC. 12, 1919.

4Wever Mihd the Price" is Crv of

f 1919 Christmas Shoppers in City

By THOMAS FAY. , Despite the coal strike, short shoppine hours,- scarcity of choice, goods and record - high prices, Richmond shoppers are buying the-most expensive gifts for Christmas in far greater numbers than before the war, say Richmond merchants. ! Player pianos of the best kind, and phonographs are being sold In unprecedented numbers. Instruments ranging from $100 to $200 seem to be the most popular. , ' . . Jewelers say that expensive watche. and diamonds are being purchased in greater numbers than ever before. Workmen 1 buy the most expensive Jewelry. Formerly when a workman came in, he was shown the cheaper grade.' This year the most expensive watches, rings and chests of silver are laid out.- Cut glass is in great demand although record prices are asked. Pur coats, costing between $200 to $500 have an unusual large sale this season, say ready-to-wear dealers. High grade suits and expensive garments seem to be in popular demand although extravagence in the matter of , women's clothing is not as pronounced as in other lines. "Hang the Price," Is Cry. It Is in haberdashery that an utter

Porto Rica Should Be Seaport of Carribean Says Secretary Baker By Associated Press) SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Dec. 12. Discussing new world trade routes which, are being developed because of the Panama canal, Newton D. Baker, United States Secretary of War, Baid today that it is of common interest 'that the main port in the Caribbean , should be on Porto Rican soiL" Mr. Baker pointed out the Importance to the United States of sharing fully in the activities and benefits accruing from Increased world trade and emphasized the fact thatTorto Rico is an important station on new routes passing through the Canal.- Transportation between the United States and the Island must be immediately improved he said. "With shipping through the Canal Increasing each month," Mr. Baker said, "I see the time when a second Isthmian canal may be necessary. When he arrived here last evening Mr. Baker was tendered a reception. He congratulated the island people upon the part they played In the war and asserted it was the desire of the people of the United States that relations between the Island and the na-.

tion should be much closer.

disregard for price is shown by the Christmas shoppers. Confronted vslth a choice between the cheap and expensive article, the buyer will usually pick the more expensive. Silk shirts, retailing from $8 to $12, are greatly sought by women buying rifts for their husbands and brothers. Most frequently -it is the $12 shirt. Caps, last year hat sold for $2, now bring $6. and in spite of their price, are being purchased in great numbers. Overcoats, suits, and raincoats are selling more rapidly this season than last. Price does not seem to affect buyers of footwear, as these buyers are prepared to be told of another increase. House slippers and shoes, although costing twice as much as last year, are in greater demand. Christmas would not be complete without candy and fruits, and retailers in these luxuries report that in spite of the highest prices ever charged, fruits and candies will enjoy unusually large sales. Common Christmas candy that formerly sold for 15 cents is now bringing 60 cents. Toys are not very plentiful in Rlch-

mona stores tnis year, but those available cost twice as much as last year. Fond parents are rapidly exhausting the stock of toys. Mechanical and electrical toys are in great demand, although almost prohibitive in price.

Bill to Regulate Air Service to be Presented (By Associated Press) ' WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. Regulation of air navigation in the United States by an inter-departmental board "whose rules would be enforced by the Secretary of Commerce, is proposed in a bill to be presented to congress next week by the special board appointed by the president last October to draft some form of regulatory legislation. The board Is comprised of representatives of the war, navy, postoffice and commerce departments. The proposed board would be authorized to promulgate regulations for air navigation, including establishment of minimum altitudes for flight over cities of prohibited zones in the vicinity of military establishments nd the settiner un of nrooer service

and signalling systems to promote and j facilitate commercial flying especial-: iy- I The Secretary of Commerce would be charged in effect with the duty of policing the air. Pilots and crews of, aircraft would be licensed by the department under requirements pre-; scribed by the board, with revocation i of license and other penalties provided for violation of rules. The prim-'

ary design of the proposed regulation It was said, is to promote the safety of the flyer and the public as well.

DEFECTIVE FLUE CAUSES LOSS OF MILTON HOME BY FIRE MTLTON, Dec. 12. A defective flue was the cause of a fire that completely destroyed the home of William Huddleston here Thursday afternoon. Most of the household goods on the first floor were saved, while the loss was partially covered by insurance.

Holland has begun to produce salt ; from wells drilled experimentally. i

High Top Shoes for the Outdoor Boy

What boy does not want a heavy pair of shoes for Christmas. Mothers give him the kind with high tops and firm heels to which he can easily fasten skates. We are showing this kind of a shoe in the very best of leather. Tan grain stock.

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Only 12 more shopping days until Christmas.

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Cuff Buttons Are Always Appreciated As Xmas Gifts

HE original styles as shown here cleverly convert a real necessity into a distinctive feature of a man's attire.

Hundreds of styles here for choice each pair packed in a neat case ready for gift giving. Come to Haner's save time and money. Choose 10 and 14-kt Gold Cuff Links, for soft or laundered cuffs, some set (fi . (PET A with diamonds .......... pl tO $DU A large variety of Gold filled Cuff rwp Links, special, pair I DC

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Store of Practical Gifts

Those with gift lists should by all means share in the savings offered by this great Christmas store. Here you will find as practical, trustworthy and desirable a collection of goods for gift purposes as can be found anywhere at prices that actually save you money, as comparison will quickly show.

Christmas

Handkerchiefs

FOR LADIES Ladies' White Embroidered Handkerchiefs, special at 5c, 10c, 15c, 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c, $1, up to $3. Good quality of all-linen Handkerchiefs.

Each 25c

BOX HANDKERCHIEFS Handsome box Handkerchiefs ; come three in a box ; neatly embroidered, in white or colors, per box 60 and $1.00

FOR MEN Men's white hemstitched Handkerchiefs, each. ...15 and Men's white hemstitched linen Handkerchiefs, 35c, 50c, 65c, Men's Initial Handkerchiefs, each ...25 and

FOR LADIES Ladies' Crepe de Chine Handkerchiefs, beautiful colors and patterns, price each 25c, 28c, 40c 60c Ladies' Initial Handkerrhfofa. nan.

row hemstitched edge, with dainty, initial

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Each 18c, 25c, 35c

Hosiery for Ladies Ladies pure silk and fibre Hose; black, white, grey, cordovan, navy blue; pair at 91.50 Ladies' Thread Silk Hose in navy, battleship grey, pearl grey, black, white;

pair at $2.UU to $3.uu Ladies' black and white lace stripe Hose, Onyx make, pair $3.00 Ladies'. Silk Hose, silk top, black and white, pair $3.50

Men's Lisle Socks, small lot, as-

sorted colors, pair .63 A full line of hosienrfor Misses,

Boys and Children.- ; Men's Cashmere and Wool Gloves, black, oxford and brown; per pair 50 to $1.50

Men's Silk Socks, black, white, cordovan, navy blue and caster; price per pair. . .85 to $1.00 Men's Cotton and Lisle Socks, black, white, cordovan, mahogany, grey, pair 25, 35, 50

Gloves for Ladies Ladies' black, white, beaver, brown, Chamoisette Gloves, 2-clasp, per pair $1.00 to $1.75 Ladies' Strap Wrist Leatherette Gloves; beaver, buck, brown and mole; pair at $1.50 to $2.50 Ladies' Dorothy real French Kid Gloves ; black, white, pair. . . .$3.00 Ladies' Trefousse French Kid Gloves, best made, black, white, pair. .$3.75

Men's Adler Street Gloves, medium shades of tan and grey, per pair $2.50

Men's Auto Gauntlets, lined, per pair $2.00 to $7.00

Men's Fur Gauntlet Gloves, per pair ...... $5.00 to $10.00

Also Gloves for Children in all sizes and kinds.

Mens Shirts Men's Shirts, madras and cheviots; while they last $1.50, $3 Men's Fibre Silk Shirts, each at $4.00 to $6.50 Men's Crepe de Chine Silk Shirts while they last, each ..$9.00

Neckwear Men's Neckwear Beautiful Four-in-Hands each at. .....75, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 Men's Bat Wing, String Ties, Shield and Band Bows; special, each 25 to 50 Men's Collars, Cuff Buttons, Collar Buttons, Hose Supporters and Arm Bands. Men's Soft Collars, each 25 to 50

Underwear For Ladies ' Ladies' Silk Vests, pink, each $3.00 Ladies' Silk Bodice Vests, pink, each $3.00 Ladies' Silk Knickers, small lot, each $4.00 Ladies' Silk Marvel Fit Knickers, each ....$5.00 Ladies' Silk Pink Union Suits, while they last $6.50

Stationery You should see our special at 50c per box, containing pretty tints of pink, light blue, lavender and buff. Considering quality, this is the best value we have ever shown for 50 Here you will find beautiful embossed boxes at each 35, 48, 68 and $1.00

RIBBONS

Beautiful Floral Ribbons for fancy bags, camisoles, etc., per yard 25 to $4.00 Holly Ribbon for your Christmas packages, from an inexpensive Holly Ribbon for as little as 12Vfcc a bolt to a fine quality of dainty imported Holly Ribbon at, yard 5 to 8

Underwear For Men Men's Union Suits Cotton, heavy, medium and light weight; price, per suit only $2.00 to $3.00 Men's part wool Union Suits in light, medium and heavy weights; priced per suit. . .$3.50 to $8.50 Men's Bath RobesShawl collars and coat fronts, each $5.75 to $10.00

Jewelry

Jeweled Combs 50 to $5.00 Oriental Beads 25 to $5.00 Dolls! Baskets! Cut Glass!

Silk and Wool Dress Goods Make Nice Gifts

Our Silk and Wool Stocks Include All the Latest Weaves and Colorings

Silk Filled Poplins for Waists and Dresses, Special, $7.50 and $9.50 Silk Tricolette, at $1.38 at $5.89 . . A . , , . Wool Skirtings and Coatings, white with Silks, $2.00, $2.25, $2.50; Plaids and Stripes, black stripea and checks, worth $5.00; to at $1.78 close at ....... $1.88

The much wanted all wool Plaids for Skirts, 50 inches wide, at . $3.98, $4.00, $4.98 and $5.98 A beautiful line of Kimono Silks at $1.48

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