Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 148, 1 May 1920 — Page 14

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CAPITAL SCARCE; MANY STOCKS ARE LIQUIDATED DAILY NEW YORK, May 1. Drastic liquidation of securities and commodities during the week again was primarily traceable to world-wide scarcity of capital as testified by further credit contraction at home and abroad. The petition of the government for i ' I 1 I 'Hi nrriuitimini mm m a reopening of the United States steel case, the Mexican situation and the proposed heavy tax on war prdfits were foremost among other developments which expressed the market's frequent moods of pessimism. Foreign state banks took their cue from the British and French institutions In advancing discounts and in the domestic field, the strain extended to private banks in 'various sections of the country. Protest to Banks. Western manufacturers of autos and accessories entered a vigorous protest against the refusal of banks to advance funds for the promotion of their business, the banks contending that such operations did not constitute "essential credits" as prescribed by the Federal reserve board. mm CHICAGO, May 1 Violent upturns Jn price have resulted this week from i the extreme difficulty of getting grain to deliver on May contracts at the i leading railway terminals. Compared !with a week ago. -corn quotations this ' yjprning were 5 cents to 12 cents higher, oats showed 1 cents to 5 cents advance, and provisions ranged 'from 20 cents decline to a rise of 60 cents. Notwithstanding that owing to trained financial conditions decided weakness became manifest at times j in the corn market, the majority of i sellers who attempted to take advantage of depressing circumstances everi reached themselves. JL 5. Register "Printed On Balleii ard i Instead of printing 600 - ; f the (Richmond high school V. r Friday (afternoon the etlitoriv iaff decided ion a novel way of 1- I'.ir.g the students Sknow what was going oh in the school. CopieB were made of all the material ton hand which was to have gone in this issue, and these proofs were pasted on the bulletin board. it wasn't because of a shortage of paper that this was done but because of a shortage of printers. 3 "BARKIS IS WILLIN,"' IS CHAMP CLARK STATEMENT WASHINGTON, May 1. Champ Clark says that he did not authorize Mrs. Julia Sanders to announce from New York that he is a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, but he added that "she's a fine woman and has lots of sense." He added, too, that while he has not become a seeker after the nomination, that "Barkis is willin,' " if the delegates are. PARISIANS RESENT BAN ON AMERICAN MOVIES PARIS, May l.-r-A "restriction against laughter and enjoyment" Is the term uned by many Parisians against the decree forbidding importation into France of American moving picture films. The French people are frank in admitting that they like American films best of all, and the French army of movie "fans' which is devoted to admiration of film stars of the United States are much, concerned over the I order. SHADE OF WASHINGTON! I NEW YORK, May 1. Inauguration (Of George Washington as the first ; President of the United States, exactly tas it took place 131 years ago, was t reproduced today on the steps of the I Sub-Treasury building in Wall street, under the auspices of the Constitutional League of America. On the spot where the "Father of His Country" stood, thousands of bankers, brokers and clerks watched actors go through the ceremony, which marked the 131st anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution. STUNG! WAoHiMi l o.n. May l. A garage at one of the foreign legations here, f ix empty barrels, a small quantity of whiskey and two slick bootleggers played the parts in a moonlight drama. which cost two thirsty and credible citizens $6,000, and which has just come to light. The bootleggers rented the garage, filled the barrels almost full of water, placed false tops on them and then poured id an Inch of whiskey and re placed the regular barrel heads. The victim's sampled the whiskey 'Ihrough a straw, payed $6,000, and Inter discovered the wnter. EM CLOTHES RACKS Special 39c at Hi Accurate Time Watches good watches are In greater demand than ever before. These strenuous times demand that every man make the most of his time. The fact that we carry the largest stock, coupled with our well known reliability, merits your consideration when buying a watch. "Let Us Show You the Latest" Charles H. Haner 810 Main St. Jeweler Glasses Fitted S3

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Th TOM Corsets! Corsets! It is by way of advice when we suggest that you buy several corsets during Notion Week for we know full well that you will pay dearly for waiting should you defer the purchase until later in the season. Corsets continue to advance in price. Now is the Time to buy Warner Corsets, R. & G. Corsets, Nadia Corsets. NEMO CORSETS. BINNER CORSETS, FERRIS WAISTS and our entire Btock of BRASSIERES, all to go at a discount of 10 during Notion Week. Found in Our East Room Section Ladies' Handkerchiefs, fancy white embroidered and plain hemstitched. In this lot are also included a complete line of Initial Handkerchiefs with neat hemstitched edge; all to go during Notion Week 12'2 each RIBBONS, ALL KINDS OF RIBBONS One lot Fancy Ribbons beautiful floral patterns, including plain Taffeta and Satin Ribbons. Just the ribbon for hair bows and sashes; regular price 65c to $1.00, yd. Notion week, ard 58 1 lot Fancy Ribbons Very wide width, splendid for Bags, Camisoles and Vestees. During Notion Week 80 to 6.80 'ard Beautiful Collar Points in lace, Georgette and organdy. During Notion Week, per yard 77 to 3.37 Our entire stock of Ladies' Belts, all colors in narrow widths; During Notion Week, each 22 to 9Q Priscilla Electric Irons Hundreds of them used In Richmond and all give satisfaction. Sale price Notion Week only $4.28 Icy-Hot Bottles Regular price pints, $2.50; sale price $2.25 Regular price quarts, -$4.73 ; Notion week each 4.28 Hot Water Bags and Combination Sets, $1.25 to $2.25; Notion week each 1 12 and 82.00 Cloth Brushes, Hair Brushes, Nail Brushes and Tooth Brushes all to go at a discount during Notion Week. Every piece of Val Lace. Every piece of Torchon Lace. Every piece of Cotton and Silk Net top Lace. All Silk and Cotton Nets. Absolutely every item in our Lace Department to be marked at a discount during Notion Week. Every piece of Veiling, every pattern Veil will be marked at a special sale price during Notion Week. Fancy Hand Made Ribbon Camisoles, $8.50 quality; Notion week price S5.50 $10.00 quality, for 6.50 'cnma

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Perhaps you've waited just as hundreds of other customers have, for Knollenberg's Notion Week, expecting, of course, in fact positive of the saving it will afford. We promise that you shall not be disappointed for absolutely every item in our Notion department will be marked at a greatly reduced price. Ribbons, Laces, Handkerchiefs, Corsets, Veiling, Neckwear, Jewelry, Leather Goods, Stationery and small notions of all kinds will be included in this sale. In connection with our Notion Week our Dress Goods Department expects to make things interesting with not only a special price on many items, but a liberal discount on every piece of Silk and Wool Dress Goods in stock.

The Great Silk Event and Sale of Wool Dress Goods When the doors of this store open at 8 o'clock Monday morning, the women of Richmond, hundreds of them, will file through and make a straight path to the Silk and Wool Dress goods department. We can safely anticipate a regiment of eager buyers for the values offered during this week eclipse anything we have ever staged in Richmond.

Beautiful line of Foulard Silks Dainty floral prinls and many good staple patterns, all to go at per yard Large assortment of 3Ginch Silk filled Kimono prints, all new patterns, good color, all to go at yard 1.98 S3.9S

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ELECTRIC LAMPS Here is an opportunity to light up your home for little money. 25 and 40 Wat Lamps, during Notion Week 25c eac&60 Watt Nitrogen Lamps, the kind that last. During Notion Week 50 each. Leather

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Ending SATURDAY, One lot of Fancy Silks Handsome stripes and plaids. Every piece 36 inches wide and all new patterns. During this Silk event, yd. 1.98 35 pieces Georgelte Our best quality, 40 inches wide. This collection embraces all thf best colors and will be sacrificed during this sale at per yard 2.95 One lot of 40-inch printed Georgettes Gorgeous patterns. Many rare oriental designs. During Silk Week, yard 3.39 Ery piece of Silk, yes every piece of Dress Goods marked with a liberal discount during this week. One lot 36-inch Foulard Silk, beau tiful patterns, splendid quality sale price yard 3.48 One lot 40-inch printed Georgettes. This is a wonderful quality. You will say so when you see them. During this sale, yard S3. 98 Our entire line of Silk and Wood Dress Good3 will be offered at a discount of 10 During this week. Beautiful Electric Stand Lamp All $17.50 Lamps to go at 15.75 All $12.50 Lamps to go at 11.25 Goods of All Kinds Specially Priced

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Suit Cases from 81.80 to S22.50 Traveling Bags 84.50 to S33.75

Ladies' Shopping Bags, Canteens and Purses are all included in this sale; prices 90 to 14.85

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Co. MAY 8 Read This 25 can Dental Powder, Notion week 10 $1 size bottle Hair Tonic, Notion week 25 $1 size bottle Hair Restorer 25 Large size bottle Youtholine, Notion 10 Hammersehleg's Continuous Roll of Wax Paper, Notion week, 2 for 15 Toilet Goods At the toilet goods counter you will find complexion Powder, white or flesh, 25c quality at 19 BUTTERMILK SOAP Monster size; Notion week, dozen 75 MUFTI The best cleaner on the market; 25c size 19S 40c size 29S 50c size 39 With each purchase at the toilet goods counter we will give a trial box of Softola, the new powdered soap. Specials from Our East Room Section Hair Switches 34-inch Hair Switches, made of real human hair, all come 3-steam, easily worth $6.00; Notion week 4.28 Hair Nets Great quantity Hair Nets. Our best lac Net in all colors; during Notion week, each for 10 Stationery 50 boxes Stationery Comes 18 sheets paper, 18 envelopes. This lot will go in a hurry. During Notion week, per box 5 1 lot Stationery, 24 sheets paper, 24 envelopes to a box, worth 30c box; Notion week, box 21 Braids 500 yards Soutache and Military Braid, regular price 8Y3 to 10c yd. Notion week yd. 2 Pillows Silk Floss Cushions, Muslin covered, square and oblong. Also all sizes in real down filled cushions, all to go at a special price during Notion week, each 6S? to 2.25 Windsor Ties 1 case Windsor Ties, Satin and Crepe de Chine, good quality and all the best shades, Notion week, each 32 to 90j Cut Glass Tumblers Beautiful Cut Glass Tumblers, $1.50 patterns or 1.35 $1.00 patterns for 90 Cut Glass Special discount on all Cut Glass Bowls, Nappies and Fancy Dishes. If you are looking for Cut Glass you will find it here at a discount during Notion Week. Jewelry Jew e 1 r y department offers Fancy Pins of every kind Cuff Pins, Scarf Pins, Bar Pins, Brooches, Cuff Links, Brads, Bag Tops, etc. All to be sold at a discount during Notion Week.

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