South Bend News-Times, Volume 33, Number 343, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 8 December 1916 — Page 2
1HE SOUTH BEND NEWS-TIMES
Writes Letter 0 From Panama On New Canal RIBBONS FOR CHRISTMAS Dainty Hair Bows and Sashes, 50c to S2.25. Fancy Bajrs, Sachet Sets, Lingerie Sets. Shoe Trees from 50c to $1.50. CHRISTMAS NECKWEAR Sheer Georgette and Broadcloth Collars and Sets in holly boxes, at 59c to $3.25. Dainty Boudoir Caps, a wonderful variety of materials, at 59c to $3.50. ooenson DFOS. LO. The Store with the Christmas Spirit Baby Bows, rosettes and wristlets, 20c to 85c.
Vr. IVrry Tr.ivcr f South, lJcnJ. who f-ntt-rrd th- m ! : -.i I r-- i jerve corps of the nitl States I
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mer airl wh i- nw ytJitloncl abro.il thr I. S. A. T. S:;nin-r in the r.ui.im.t (ar.-i! zon-, ha.- rittMi an intrr tiiiic I -1 1 - r to Th- N--as-Tirn' .n cum -rnin.-' hi. -ci i-n Ir. Trover's j-hip is t ! r lai'l up for alt'-rrition to 1 1 1 -1 th- nitrat? run to 'hi!f arvl h- will ! irdfr'I torn' lip'.n his return to New YrU. The ii tur prt to rnJ Christmas at horn in Soi.th I nl . Th" letter follow-: "AftT arotiif-r un-w -nt ful o mo we arc attin h- the h.tihor ;.t ('ustolj!. The pa.-srfL,e v.;i- rj smooth s.iid th" only thin te r(lie- the monotony was to M-ht ;i I'riti-h man-of-w ar cruii--in anuai'l the V st ItiIies th.it wouM not ! even M" i;it)!f ;inl a rlo k of Mother irs hi' kens that pi.c! tlie niyht wit: us. "The cunal i.- t t.iiiily one of thv nrrat t works of human skill. The anal is :.".;; rniles in ltrr-rth from Oeej, water in th f'arri! an to deep w.tr in tho I'.u ific-. As the listan.e from d..: wat.-r Linin hay on the 'arrihe.-.n siU- is i1. miles, ar.-l from the pacitir j-hr- lino to ! i water is ahout four niiW-s, the length of the anal from thore to shore is approximately II'.. miles. Tlie canal Ims ;c rnn iu.il summit r lc- ' ation S .", feot ahof se.i pel rea' hod l-y a flight of three P ks at latum on tho Atlantic mi1 .iihI ly nlo' K at PMro .Mimiel. ami a flight of
two locks Mt MiraM uts on the I'a-j ' ith M!r. All tiie locKs arc in lu-!
plicate: that i-i. they have two ham-i"-rs -mJ- l sil-. Ciich k is .nnj fe-i! in length atvl 11 feet jM width. "l"jon iiternj-T th- canal from the Atlantic side a. ship pio !' from deep water in Limon hay to latum Jorks. mih s. and upon pa.-dnir through tiie locks n carried to an Heatio:i of v. fert in three lifts to the lerl of (latum lake. them r fur a di.stan. - of 1; miles the channel is l.no feet or mote in width, narrowinpf to T"0 feet and then to :.00 feet wide. (latum lake is the largest artitaial lake in the world. iL surface covers 17 1 square miles and in the next live years will he a larjre winter resort for there is an ahunlnn e of hsh in it waiting for the tempting halt, and in the horderinc .iunchs is ahoundance of ainc for the hunter. ne if the striking feature s now are the laru'e dead trees thickly dotting the Mirfac- that were drowne-d out by the hacking up of tho water. I term them skeletons of human progress, which will soon fall leaving beautiful bayous frind witii tropical junule. Motor boa. ting will certainly be very delightful. 'Passing through the celebrated ullard cut i formerly know l a.s the Cilebra cut), the channel is .)' feet wide. Mnce the last great slide and
the debris is removed there will be J no more slides of ennseriuencc. l'ain' tiirouh Pedro Miguel lock the
"esrj i-,- Ittwered to Miratlores lake,;!
..' feet above mean tide, through which there is a channel T00 feet wide- to Miratlores locks, the two hein .r.: of a nil!1 lm;'. Hero the hip is lowered to tide level and proi t-eds through a channel .'0 feet wide to deep water in the. Pacific. The time required for the pass. me of a, medium sized ship through the entire canal is about '.x? to In hours and tor larger ones from l' to 11 hours. "Ships are towed into and through the locks by electiti locomotives or 'electric miils,' a.s they are called. Tho electricity used to operate these engines and to operate all the gates and ahes. as well as to light the canal anil works-. is izrnrr.ttr'I by water from flatnm like, which drives thre t urbin -generators of
at-out J'-ert Kw. rapacity. I'lectri- lty j is transmitted over the zone through1 s ib -stations and high voltage trails- j 'lis. ion lines-. At the (latum spill- f way is a sheer drop of 'n feet rr.ak-! ing a turbulent waterfall, one of tho' I autiful sights of the zone." I
SHOP EARLY IN THE MORNING
Isn't There a Splendid Gift Suggestion in this Christmas Store. The best gifts of all are those that are useful as well as beautiful.
SHOP EARLY IN THE MORNING
CHILD DROWNS IN TUB .MoihtT I-cauN It to iivt Cake f Soa p.
New Blouses More Charming in their gay Christmas boxes.
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Greater assortments never were seen in South Bend. You cannot fail to lind the handkerchief you want in this wondrous variety for men, women and children. You can buy a pure linen handkerchief as low as 5c and up to S5.oo for the most elaborate. Boxed Handkerchiefs are particularly pleasing Women's All Linen Initial, plain or fancy embroidered and lace trimmed. Men's All Linen Initial, variety of designs, single or in boxes. Children's, fancy designs in boxes, with initials or plain, from 15c up, 3 in box. Appealing Gifts for the Baby Gold Pins in sets of two or three quadruple palte, at 35c and 50c Gold Pilled Chains and Lockets at $1.50. Pearl Necklace, small beads, perfectly matched, solid gold clasps, in pretty boxes, at $1.50. Rosaries in All Colors, 5-year guarantee, at 95c.
Fur Gifts are Highly Appreciated Many men are selecting Furs for women, realizing
that of all gifts this is the one surest to please. Greatest Variety of Sets Now Here Brook Mink $10.00 to $12.50. Tiger Coney $5, $6. Brown, Black and Grey Fox $10.00 to $17.50. Natural Opossum $20, $25. Natural Badger $35. Black Opossum $20, $25. Skunk Marten $40. American and Jap Mink Sets $20 to $110. Ermine $75 to $100. Moleskin at $95. Hudson Seal $35 to $65. Silver Fox $150, $180. Beautiful Separate Scarfs
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The Greatest Opportunity in Suits Is now going on in our Ready-to-Wear Section. Crowds are taking advantage of the wonderful savings. Buying Suits at a 25 per cent Reduction is a decided economy.
The Christmas Gifts that Women Will Give to Men The displays of Christmas gifts here for men contain all that the man would buy for himself.
Silk Neckties in boxes at 50c, $1.00. Silk Fibre, All Silk Hose, from 29c to 50c. Wool or Kid Gloves 50c, 75c, $1 to $3.50. Silk MufTlers at $1.15 up to $3.50. Dress Shirts $1.00. Silk Shirts $1.50. Pajamas $1.00 t o S2.00. Night Shirts 75c, $1.00. Men's Bath Robes, the kind a man would choose, at $2.98 to $6.75. Sweaters of All Wool $2.00 to $5.50.
Leather Utilities for Men Tourist Gises $2.75 up. Manicure Sets $1.69 up. Card Cases 59c to $1.00. Bill Purses 75c to $1.95. Desk Sets $6.50 up. Shaving Sets $1.50 to $6.00.
Christmas Petticoat Sale in Holly Boxes Jersey Silk Top, all colors, $5.95. Changeable Taffeta at $3.38. The well-known Heatherbloom at $1.75. Cotton Taffeta at $1.50. Christmas Gifts for the Children Mothers looking for the gifts that are pleasing and practical will find these always a lasting memory of Santa Claus.
For the Little Girl Fur Sets $1.50 to $5.00. Bath Robes $1.00 to $1.69. Sweaters $1.50 to $5.00. Combination Suits $3.95 to $5.00. Raincoats and Raincaps $1.98 to $395. Children' Coats $5.00 to $15.00. Bonnets $1.00 to $3.95. Leggings, yarn or jersey, 50c to $1.00.
For the Babies Carriage Robes, Eiderdown and Japanese, $1.98 to $4.50. Sleeping Bags 59c, $1.25 and $5.00. Japanese Robes $2.98 and $3.50. Sacques 35c to $1.25. Hoods 59c to .$1.25. Ivorv Rattles and Toys 25c to $1.00. Baby Books 35c to $1.00. Comb and Bru-h Sets 50c to $1.69. Bootees 25c to 59c.
You Could Not Better Please the Boy Selecting from any one of these following suggestions: All Wool Suits $3.95, $7.85 to $12. Mackinaw or Overcoat $5 to $10. Bath Robes $2.50, $2.98. Corduroy Suits $2.50, $2.95, $3.95, $4.50. Shirts, Blouses, Sleeping Gowns, Hats and Caps, 50c up. Play Suits, Indians, Cowboy, etc., just fun for the boys, $1.00 to $2.98.
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II Mm :-, hut the oh:!-! w i- va-t reiv. iirii: r war.!. !'. t !d an inf, a-t an.l j.r :. ii.t i the i !a!J -h.' I frt-ni ilro A rin-:. h-r j'.ii't t'o siters ar.tl .t ! rother m:iw i e. ruT-tral eni wer-.- M from ?r M.ir's Ir.ir-.-li. th:- aft!-!-..".- ,t J Ilev. Path.:- .t. M. eh-- r--r rtta-iatir.. Ihirial was in Ki t r:eA cer.;!ory.
Toilet Gifts for the Boudoir Toilet Water at 25c, 50c, 59c, 75c and up. Perfumes in Boxes at 25c, 50c and $1.00 bottle. Compact Manicure Sets at 25c each. Tourist Cases at 75c, $1.00 and up. Face Powder at 25c, 50c, 75c and $1.10. Colgate Tooth Paste 20c Fancv Combs with Colored Stones and Brilliants at 50c, 59c, 89c, $1.00. Ideal Hair Brush at 75c, $1.25 and $1.50. Hair Switches at 98c, $1.49, $1.98, $2.98 and $3.98.
KONX IIOWAKD m.l.Mhlt. Donn Hnw.tr, l'ii!:i :r. infant i hf.n Mr. ata! Mr- H- 'var.' ;U-n-.er. Mill t'rerk. !n.1.. tüe,'. Th'üiav 0pinc at e.!.Hk at tiio h"n:' -f its ta r.d; ar' nt. Mr. ar-l Mrs. ; "arl TieilS', 1311 l'av-nwM a..: fullow in a tw o-.l a;, s- i!!i-.e--. He j w.is h-.rn Nov. "5. i i
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Collates Lilas Toilet Water 50c. Coxites Tooth Paste 20c. Colc-ites Shaving Cream 20c Orates Talcum Powder 15c. Robertson Lotion 19c.
Lifle Wonder Manicure Set 25c. Toilet Water at 25c bottle. Perfumes at 25c bottle. Collates Paste 10c and 20c tube. Collates Week-f r;d Sets at 25c box.
Linen Gifts for the Home Tai ij Cloths 50c to $2.00 yd. Narkin $1.9S to $15.00 dcz. Tovel 10c to $3.00 ea. Dreer Scans 25c to $7.50. Pillow Caes, hand embroidered, $1.50 to $7.50 pr. Lunch Cloths $1.00 to $S.0O. Diulies 10c each and up. Hath Towels 10c up to $1.00. Wash Cloths 5c, 10c and 12V2C ea. Hahy Bibs 10c each. Hand Embroidered Maderia Linens. Asbestos Table Pads, all sizes. Japanese Lunch Cloths and Napkin?.
Christmas Stationer reautiful Highland Linen stationery, made by the Eaton, Crane & I nke Co., at Irices from ."9i. 7.V, $1.00, $1.75, $1.'J. and. up. Tinted Ribbon Panelled Staeionery at ."JV Yto. Pound Stationery at 17c, U5c nI ."VOf iHHiiiil. Knvelopes to match at 7c, lOe and l."r pks:. Tinted Stationery at H9c and 29v Ix. White h'tationcry in ilain I'anel, at '2v Ih. (Tilt Kdcre Correroridence Cards at Uöc 1h. Gold and Mission Framed Mottos, with beautiful sentiment, at Kitchen Dianes at .W oa. Hook of Poems of Good Cheer, Toast Cooks, at ."Oo each. Peneil Röxe at HV, -5o and ."0 eacli. Paint Roes at '27h.' Children's Rooks and Paint RooKn at öe lo S2.27.
Smart Cozy Sweaters Always a pleasing gift to the Miss or Woman. All Silk $5 to $20. All Wool $2.50 to $12.50. Also many useful articles in knit goods: Shawls 25c to $2.50. Auto Hoods 25c to $1.69. Dressing Jackets $1.00 to $5.00. Knit Leggins 59c to $1.00. Angora and Knit Sets for the children $1.50, $1.98, $3.98. Toques 39c to $1.00.
Dress Patterns in Christmas Boxes Children's Dress Patterns of Serge, Wool Batiste, Granite, in Plaids and Checks, 2y to 3 '2 yard lengths, in toxes, at $1.59, $1.95, $2.25. Women's Dress or Skirt Patterns, of Chudda Cloth in all suitable colors, at $1.50 yd. Waist Patterns of Viyella Flannels, plain or striped, in Xmas boxes, $1.95. Kimono Patterns of Wool Challies, variety of colors, light or dark, all boxed, $3.75. Petticoat Sateens or for coat linlings, light and dark colors, 36 in., fancy designs, 39c, 50c yd.
We are Headquarters for Christmas Decorations Red and Green Frieze Rope 2c yard; 5o-yard bolts at 89c. Red Frieze Wreaths 15c, 25c, 50c. Ruscus Sprays 10c bunch. 12-in. Green Holly Sprays at 5c. Velvet Poinsettias at 10c
Lovely Lingerie in Silk
Presented in dainty Christmas boxes, is ?&2 0 V-v4 a graceful compliment to the ood i
taste and exquisite refinement of the recipient.
Crepe de Chine Garments in Envelope Chemises at $1.98, $2.98. Corset Covers, lace trimmed, at $1.00, $1.25. Padded Jackets, also in white and black silk with sleeves, $2.98; without sleeves, $1.98. Kimonos, beautiful designs in crepe of various styles and colors, $1.00 to $3.50.
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Christmas Gloves Gloves are a very importaiu part 'f a lady's outfit, and vc have an cxccpti mal line from which you may choose your Fine French Kid Gloves, all white, whhe with black stitching, all black and white contrasting stitchincr. Also tans and srev at $1.75. The washable Qipe Glve i the most
practical uiove you can puv. e nave a ; large stock of these beautiful shades and contrasting stitching. Perrin's and Field'.-, at $1.50, $1.75, $2.00 and $2.50.
Stormy Weather Friends Men's Umbrellas, 8 rib, 27 in., steel rod, fancy carved and plain handles, at $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $2.75, $3.50, $4.50 and $5.00. Ladies' Umbrellas, 26 in. steel rod, very handsome carved handles; also some with ivorv triinmings, at $1.75. $2.00, $2.50, $3.50, $5.00, $6.50 and $7.00.
Practical Hosiery Gifts For Women In plain silk, at 69c, $1.00, $1.65, $2.00. In fancy silk at $1.00, $1.25, $1.S0. For Children In silk plaited, black and white, at 59c. All white silk, $1.0O. Black and white cotton at 25c to 39c. Silk Vest for Women plain or fancy designs, at $2.00, $2.50. Silk Union Suits at $4.50.
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Leather Goods for Women Envelope Purses $1.00 lo $5.00. Bags of leather, al in velvet and silk, plain or embroidered, with draw string, from $1.00 to $10.00. Shopping Lists, 39c, 50c. Tourist Tableb $1.00 to $3.95. Motor trip books, 89c. Diaries, 89c, $1.50.
Many New Ideas in Ivory
White Ivory Mirrors $3 to $6 White Ivory Brushes, $1.69 to $3.95 White Ivory Combs 25c to $1 Jewel Cases 75c to $2.50 Trays 29c to $1.95 Pin 'Cushions 50c to $2.50
Hair Receivers. .5Sc to $1.25 Powder Boxe. . .59c to $1.25 Clocks $1.95 to $5.00 Picture Frames. .25c to $3.50 Clothes Brush.es . .$1.25 to $3 Piles 25c Butlers 25c and $1.00 Button Hooks. . . 19c and 25c
Comfy Slippers for Xmas Gifts The art department announces a most wonderful assortment of these desirable house slippers for men, women and children. Styles are too numerous to describe only an outline of the beautiful designs. Men's Felt Slippers, the comfy kind men like so well, at $1.25, $1.50. Women's in quilted satin with leather soles, pom pom and ribbon trimmed, at $1.85. Felt Slippers, with soft padded soles of elk skin, ornamented with pom poms and various designs. Colors are in such variety to match any desire. Prices range from $1.25, $1.50 to $1.75. Knit Wool Slippers, leather soles, inner lined, 65c, 85c; newdesigns at 50c pair. Slipper Soles at 20c, 25c, 29c, 40c, 55c pair.