Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 21, 3 December 1920 — Page 13
THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND. SUN-TELEGRA1M, RICHMONDIND., FRIDAY, DEC. 3, 120.
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-WIRELESS TELEGRAPH MAY GARRY MARKETS a TO FARM POPULATION ' (By Associated Tress) WASHINGTON, Dec. 3. The wire less telegraph as a means of carrying to the farmers agricultural markoi news such as prices and conditions. Is to be tested by the department of agriculture in co-operation with the bureau of standards. The experiment is to be tried in half a dozen Maryland and Virginia counties adjacent to the District of Columbia, and if successful, will be extended over the country. This plan contemplates the eventur.' use of 17 wireless stations over th country. The wireless news of mat ket conditions and prices will be scri broadcast and arrangements will bi made with numerous private licenscu operators who would aid in distributing the reports to farmers and otheiv interested in the territory covered. Plan Ten Stations. Present plans for the system,. pro vide for the use of ten wireless stn tions with a 250-mile radius, eight ir the east where market centers ar more numerous and closer together, and two in the west; two 300-miU radius stations to reach the outlying points of Maine and New York, to b located in the northeastern part oi the country, and five 5(V-mile radiuf tations west of the Mississippi river. Each of the distributing radio sta tions would be connected with th Washington headquarters and othe; distributing stations by leased' tele graph wires of the present market news service of the department and twice a day would receive for immediate release by wireless a summarized report of market conditions and quotations at the principal market centers and shipping points. Detailed reports of market conditions in the immediate territory served would also . be released, as well as crop and weather reports issued by the department of agriculture.
youngest coed in Indiana university,
and the father of the youngest male
student, are both editors of Indiana newspapers, according to records in the office of secretary John W. Cravens. Miss Rachel Stuart is the youngest coed. Her father is assistant manging, editor of the Indianapolis Star. Nelson F. Poynter is the youngest "rhinie." His father is editor and publisher of the Sullivan Times, the Kokomo Dispatch and the St. Petersburg, Fla., Times. EVANSVILLE Holt & Brandon Ice and Coal Company has contracted for the next year's ice output of the F. W. Cook Company, the Sterling Products Company and the Schkadel Packing and Ice Company. The president of 'he Holt & Brandon Ice and Coal Company said his company contracted 'or all of the ice to protect his com pany from numerous ice peddlers. ANDERSON An estimated loss of 3,000 by fire; to the home of Robert Langleyv a . farmer, is believed to have been caused by mice gnawing matches.
PRESS CONGRESS POSTPONED. (By Associated Press) LONDON, Dec. 3. The meeting of the Press Congress of the World, .vhich was to have been held in Syd ney, Australia, next year, has been -ostponed, it was learned here. Tho reason given is the cost and difficulty if traveling at the present time. No new date has been determined. In any case, it is stated, there can be no meeting before 1922.
Indiana Brevities
KOKOMO A plot for a jail delivery was revealed by Pat Frazier, sentenced to five years at the Indiana reformatory for highway robbery, to Sheriff Batler. Frazier, with several other prisoners, formed a plot for the escape and sawed the bars. Before the delivery could be made, Frazier was removed to another section of the jail. When he found he could not get out himself, he betrayed the plot. SEYMOUR Mrs. L. C. Hodapp was elected president of a woman's auxiliary to the. Seymour post of the American Legion. Women's clubs, church societies and similar organizations are interested in the. new auxiliary. Legion post members suggested the forming of the woman's organization. BLOOMINGTON The father of the
Taffy Made in Richmond in our own candy kitchen, in several flavors. Saturday Special, lb... 29c Peanut Brittle, lb 33c Don't forget your Ice Cream for Sunday dinner.
h o a t Re dun ee d Prices
Shoes Will Be Cheaper by Spring! We expect to take Our Loss on the Shoes we have in stock.
It Lventually, why not now? Beginning tomorrow morning you will have the opportunity of buying strictly high grade Shoes at prices that will be in effect next Spring.
Note Our Reductions
All Men's and Women's Shoes, $12.00 and over, will be reduced to $10.00 a pair. All cheaper Shoes, $6.00 to $11.00 grades, will be reduced $1.00 to $2.00 a pair.
All shoes that have been selling at less than $5 00 a pair will be sold at the same ratio of discount. Thi3 readjustment of prices applies on all leather footwear in the store, including Children's, Misses', Youths', Boys', Men's, and Women's Shoes, except House Slippers.
We Don't Expect to Discontinue Selling
High-Grade Shoes In fact, we expect to handle more good shoes than ever, but at a lower price than
heretofore. We believe that the people of Richmond and vicinity will continue to want good shoes and be willing to pay a price in keeping with the quality of shoes they are getting. We expect to continue our established methods of doing business, giving 100 cents in value for every dollar we charge for our merchandise
and guaranteeing everything we sell. If you have been waiting for a reduction in the price of Shoes, now is your opportunity to buy them months in advance of the actual reduction of the shoes in our stock.
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THE HOUSE OF DICKINSON'S Seventy-one years of service to the people of Richmond and Wayne county, combined with our established policy of sqare dealing, honest merchandising and truthful advertising, has built for us an enviable reputation that is not only a source of pride to us, but. a guarantee of maximum value to our patrons. Our thousands of satisfied customers have attested to this. Every article we sell is of the nualitv that enables us to fnl'.v cnarantpf it. Come hprp for vonv Christmas merchandise T.pt us rnnvinr-p vnn nf nnp sitnorinr valines
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Visitors are always welcome. Our Christmas gifts found it a pleasure to serve and who have found it merchandise are of the highest order.
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Stick Pins
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DIAMONDS Just a Word on Diamonds: Always leading in this merchandise gem, we call your particular attention to the fact that we still have a number of the finer grade Diamonds marked at prices that are 15 to 25 under today's prices and represent, therefore, the finest gift possible, view from an investment standpoint. Our stock is replete vith splendid value? and it will be decidedly to your advantage .o come lure where expert conpeiation is offered in selecting i he best possible value for the amount you wi?h to invest.
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Watches
There is no better watch than the Hamilton. Its excellency is so generally recognized that for over 20 years it has been the standard of efficiency among practically all railroad men. A wonderfully accurate movement in a wide choice of sizes and Jesigns at $34.00 to $160.00
Bar Pins
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These dainty pins make very. acceptably eifts and are always useful. We nave scoies of them In silver and gold, some be-Jeweled, some plain. $1.50 to $350
Clocks
Gifts of Silver
Especially of Dickinson Silver express a deep and sincere sentiment. We show only buch grades as can be fully warranted to render lasting service and you'll find a splendid variety of prices as well as complete sets of all the best brands.
Gold Knives We show a very fine line of Gold Knives for Gentlemen. They make very fine gifts and are always useful.
Wrist Watches We were fortunate In obtaining our full orders on Wrist Watches and think we are offering an unequal'ed selection of the better grade of this popular article. We show the season's newest designs of such famous rnakes as Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton. Illinois and other leading American makes, priced at $24.00 to $150
VValdemar Chains for Men$1.50 to 940.00
We show very complete line of the famour Seth Thomas clocks and there are many handsome new designs shown this season. A clock makes a highly appreciated gift We show clocks t
$10.00 to $105
Necklaces
A Pearl Necklace makes a gift that nirrtas a wealth of sentiment. Every girl ad'ire' them and you can rely upon such a giti'joing very acceptable. We have some excellent Pearl Necklaces at $4.00 to $350.00
Casseroles Every housewife appreciates the utility of a Casserole. We have some exceptionally pretty ones in a number of shapes.
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Men's Rings
Signet rlng3 make favored gifts for men ac4 you are invited to see the beautifully designed rings in extra fine quality that w are showing at $3.00 to $35.00
Dickinson Silver Special
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last. Triple-Plated Knives and Forks,
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523 Main St.
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