South Bend News-Times, Volume 34, Number 59, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 28 February 1917 — Page 2
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THE SOUTH BEND NEWS-TIMES
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i PRICE PROBE
Atty. Gen. Gregory Says Sale of Foodstuffs Generally Outside His Jurisdiction.
WASHINGTON. Feb.
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Gen. Gregory Tuesday adi.-ed H-n. Dorah that no evidence Lai i. n found up to the prevent time, except In two or three cass, to warrant the federal government In seeking indictments in its Investigation of the rislr.fr rost of living. Tho aale of food.-tuffs by retail rs to consumers in various citU nd communltlf, the attorney irn'ril stated, generally falls it.si- thJurisdiction of the federal uo' eminent and Increases brought about by a "common selfish i r. 1 ; u I -; of traders to take advar-M?1 of the extraordinary condition of th- times are not punishable und r any existin? federal law. no matter how completely lacking in e-on-ntir justification, no mattr how extortionate." A possible remedy, th attorney Kncral mH. miht be made by legislation. "tb- hai.intf of extortionate price jn interstate commerce an offene per se. although not the result f.f either conspiracy or monopoly." Mr. ir uorv pr n t ! Lis iews iu a lout; letter to the Idaho m-ii.i-tor. who is th- author nf ;i pnliir' hill to appropriate JK.ijfiO.uOO for reiu-f of suiirer.-; from ibe hih ( ot of living. Mi- of" hi.- ,i;;re-ti:Mis was as to whether tin- ri iii f 1 1; 1 1 1 ami -'of k anN of th country should be 1-! i e,l under much lo-.-r overnMient.il scrutiny and regulation thin Ii'"' prevails.
NHYV YUK, I',.,. Att.r lob id intoiiuei l.y fön. J ; oiil- j miv.-ioni-rs in täte. Tuesday I that there were hirf lu.inutits of j potato s aihl onions for sal at l ea- ! -onable pi i. e.- i a a 1 1 of t he sta t e- j . ept one, Comiili.-.-ioiier of WVinhts j arid Maure- I l.irtU'an dei hired re- I port. current here of a shortage of! opplv and anv;ii.'f were "Vent ut j b speculator who are seeking in- i ordinate price:- " j Price harmed for pot no. and j onion in thi- eity last wt--k. the i eom mis-ioner a-s-rtid. were trorni .." to 33 percent higher than justi- ! lie.J. ; Three of the vt.ttf-- rephin to bi. inquiries TuedaA . 'otiimUsioner j Hnrticran said, offered to send here I A A .A - . t . 1 .- . . . i
i.vvir carioaiis oi potatoes. nly one of t he LS state, lie added. Was im
porting potatoes? and ouinns. where-j a Hnotlifr reported it had Jo.ooo; bnsheN of :ee,l stock and about 1 ' percent of 1 i.OOfi.oeo l.ushels of j ifeneral crop in the xva rehou.. There ar suflb-ient potatoes and j onions on hand now to s-i-t until 1 the next crops are irath'ied. Com- i mi. 'inner Hartitran declared be had, been informell. The situation here with lespeet, to onions was said Tuesday to have asswnjed a inure serious aspect for j theIarire teab-r than for the eon- I "Uuer. In th poorer sections of j the city small dealers refused to i.uy i at any f -ri ; and in some instance I where s:l -s were reported expre-j men refused to .ut the onions unless asuirel of j.oli-e protection, be- j i me of fear tint they would be at- ; t a;ked by housewives who are tr-i mir to enforce a boycott. It was said t that unleis condition- changed with- i in a few das the markets would be' overstockc'i with onion i IMatlnsr of hou-ewies on the east j
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veral mas m i-ti:u's of citirtMis to protest aain-t the hi:;h prices " foo.lstufls were hi Id tonight. I'our wo:nen were attested Tuesday aftermem when they led a number of
o?rer women into a butcher shop ' and attached the owr.er. At another! point several hundred women ! mobbed a oo, ho was delierintr!
i bundle containing poultry to a pa'ii'ii of a butcher. Policemen who interfered were attacked by the women, two of whom later were arretted.
Countless Women find that when suffering from nervousness, sick headache, dizzy spells and aL.ients peculiar to their sex nothing affords such prompt and welcome relief, as will follow a few doses of
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A proven women's remedy, which assists in regulating the organs, and re-establishing healthy conditions. I$eccham's lalls contain no habit-forming drug leave no disagreeable ifter-elfects. They are Nature's aid to better Health )lfrf. 3 11 Vl U Wibm tr wt win 11
New line of Hair Switches Jut nrriveJ. This will be interesting: to the -.vfim.m who Jesires to aJJ an extra coitttire. All shaJes, perfect matc!ii:is by hair expert.
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Business Hours 8:30 to 5:30 p. m. obertsoo Bros. Co,
Sheets, Casct, Bed Sprcacb q-4 HIe.ich Shceiin, tomorrow, 30c yard. 72-o Bleached Sheets, tomorrow, 69c and $1. 45-?-( Fallow CaC5, ti'i:nrrowt 16c and 25c. 7(-SX Crochet Bed Spread. t."ni'rrv.v. $1.95.
Our March
SalesTomorrow
Splendid Examples of the Youthful Idea in Coats, Suits, Dresses for Every Woman
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New Stvle Dresses The Silk and Serge Dresses were never represented to better advantage. The new one-piece models, featuring sample lines, are very inviting. Priced at $10,00, $12.50, $19.75, $25.00 Represent All-Wool Serges in navy u-itli iWnritinn nf lirnirk nnrl met:i!
bead embroiderv.
New Silk Tatteta and Combination Dresses of TatYeta and Georgette Crepes, smart garments with novelty pockets, double collars, plain and pleated skirts. Special Note All sizes are well represented trom missed sizes 14 to extra sizes for women up to 46.
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New Springr Coats The Bureau of Fashion has created for this season many of the smartest coats ever displayed in this store. Straight-Line Coats, with the fulness wherever employed, confined by plaits, gatherings and belts. Coats of Serges, Gabardines, Periot Twills, Homespun, Borelli Cloth, Jersey, Tweeds, in harmonizing colors. Sport and Motor Coats, designed with sloping shoulders and large collars, tor early springwear. Walking Coats, in smart models, with harness and other fancy stitchings of silk threads. Special attention is called to our collection of great variety. Priced at $15, $19.75, $25
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New Spring Suits Charming are the characteristics of these new creations. Skiil and remarkable judgment of line are required to give the harmonious blending of skirt and jacket which these suits possess. Priced at $15, $19.75, $25 Oilers a wonderful varietv that is usually limited to higher priced garments. We call attention to these: Suits of Hamespun in light grev and tans :it $25.00; of Jersev Cloth in rose, grev and blue, at $22.50 up; of Velour Cloth in -old and Copen, at $25.00; of Series, Gabardine and Poplins, at $15.00, $19.75 and $25.00.
Handsome New Curtains
J list arrived for our March Sales. Curtains, of barred voiles with real linen lace edge, extra tine quality, at $5.95 pair. Curtains, of highly mercerized marquisette, linen lace edge, a.t $3.95 pair. Curtains, of plain tilet nets with 2-inch Levers lace edge, at $3.S5 pair. Curtains, of Marquisette, with ilk liem-
stitch and clunv lace edge, at $2.49 peir.
Curtains, of Kutlled Marquisette, with silk, hemstitch, at $2.29 pair. Curtains, of Nottingham Nets, in plain or figured designs, at $1.95 pair.
Curtains, of Kurt led Voile with hemstitched in ilks at $1.95. Hlet Craft Curtains with lace edge at $1.99. Marquisette Curtains, silk hemstitched, at $1.50.
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Upholstering Tapestries A beautiful lot of new designs just came. We can give you estimates of cost in re-upholstering your furniture. 25 New Patterns, 50 in. wide, at $1.95, $2.50, $2.75 yard.
New Spring Drapery Silks Cloth of Gold, 5o inches wide, at $3.00 yard. Heavv Corded Silks in plain, two-toned and duplex. So in., at $6.95 yard. Also a beautiful lot of Drapery Silks in all the newest blades, prices from 95c to $3.00 yard. Coclred Madras, inches wide, in a wonderful variety of colors and combinations, with fringe to match, at 79c yard.
Children's Quality Shoes The "Pla-Mate" Shoes for children, made for wea,r, and the n ear is there. Comfort and style is also very strong teatures in building these hoes. The shape of the foot in a shoe is needed tor children, alwavs.
Children's Shoes of patent leather, cloth tops or all calfskin, sizts SVj to 1J, at $2.50, $2.75. Russian Calf, button shoes at $2.85 and $3.25. Boys' Scuffer Shoes patent kid tops or all calfskin, $2.35 and $2.50.
March Offering of Blouses With Hints of Spring
Georgette Crepe Waists, with trimmings of braid and laces, also tucked fronts and large collars, all new shades, at $6.00 to $10.00. Crepe de Chene Waists, with tucked and embroidered fronts, large sailor collars long sleeves, at $3.98 to $6.00. Tub Silk Waists, large pearl button trimmed, two in one collars, at $2.50 to $3.98. Wash Waists, of Voiles and Organdy, hand embroidered, line pin tucks, large collars and fancy culls, $2.50 to $9.50. Middy Blouses and Sport Coats $1.25 to $1.98.
March Sale of Petticoats New Silk TafYeta Petticoats, in all the shades to harmonize with any costume, extra wide ruffles and tine quality silk, at $3.98 to $5.00. Heatherbloom Petticoats, in plain colors with fancv flounces. Prices from 89c to $250. Misses Petticoats, plain t op, 2 narrow fancy ruffles, at $1.25. Extra large sizes in Petticoats for stout women at $1.25 to $2.50.
New Silk Sweaters Also in wool, a new shipment representing all the newest fads in combination and plain colors, belts, new collars and pockets, at $9.75 to $18.50. Special Sale of Misses' sizes only, in Silk and Fibre Silk Sweaters, s5.00 to $6.00 values, at $3.95.
House Dresses that Fit The "Dix" and the "Electric" Dresses any woman can proudly wear and feel that she is attired both in practical and in good taste. We have them for tall and short, thin or stout, and
it doesn't matter how extreme the figure may be, there are sizes to tit you perfect. The Dix Dresses, just arrived, and in styles better than ever, made with white Pique Collar and Cuffs, belted and extra size pockets, plain or striped material, sizes 36 to 46. Prices $1.6Sf, $1.98, $2.50 and $3.50. The Electric Dresses, with the adjustable hem, self-conforming, large variety of models ,in pleasing colors of washable fabrics. Priced from $1.00 to $2.50.
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Hosiery For Women and Children. Boot Silk Hose for women, black only, double heel and toe, at 29c pair. Burson Hose, for women, medium weight, black only, at 29c pair. Radmore Boot Silk Hose, black, white and colors, full fashioned, elastic top, at 75c pair. Wayne Knit Hose for women, guaranteed lisle, black and white, full fashioned, 3 pair in box. $1.50. Wayne Knit Hose for women, lisle hose, out sizes, black, white, extra elastic top, at 50c pairs. Children's Pony Hose, light and medium weight, at 30c and 35c pair. Children's Ribbed Hose, light weight, black only, at 19c and 25c.
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Child ren s Spring Coats $2.95, $3.75, $5.00, $7.50 $10.00,$12.50
New Coats of Serge, Gabardine and Silk Poplins, all new shades of rose, Copen, green, mustard and navy, also in checks of black and white, sizes 1 to 6, 6 to 14. New Spring Dresses of Wash Materials Nobby new plaids, stripes and combination of plain colors in ginghams, percales and chambrays. A grand assortment of styles in all ages. Priced at 59c, 89c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50. Children's Creepers and Rompers Children's Plav Garments in ginghams chambravs and seersuckers. Colors, pink, blue, tan and white with combinations, ages 6 months to 6 years, at 25c and 50c.
New Knit Underwear
For Spring and Summer wear for women, girls and bovs. Women's Lisle Union Suits, non-slip, narrow shoulder strap, all styles sleeves and neck, ankle length, 59c, 69c. Women's Lisle Union Suits, extra out sizes, low neck, sleeveless, tight knee, at 75c. Women's Union Suits of fine
lisle, also of mercerized, low neck, sleeveless, tight and umbrella knee, at $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.25.
Union Suits of Silk for women, a tine garment, with tight or shell bottom, at $3.50, $4.00, $5.00. Union Suits for Girls, Carter's make, all styles neck and sleeves, ankle or knee length, drop seat, all sizes, at 69c.
Boys' Union Suits, spring weight, high neck, sleeve, ankle length, open back, all sizes, at 89c.
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THAW IS EXAMINED BY ALIENISTS FOR STATE
IIi Titian. Claim White's Maer Arlitl I.ikt Child During l'.;iniinatinn of .Mentality.
rHII,AI)i:i.PHI.. l'a , Tel. 2. Thrre alienists r I'resontmr the New York tlitiUt attorney's oük'o Tucstlay ani;i. il Harry K. Thaw at the hospital where he has been con !:nel since he slashed himself with a razor 1m a rooming house in this c.ty on Jan. 11. At the conclusion cf the examination which lasted nearly two hours, the alienists. lr. Menus ;rei;ory. Ir. Smith Kly Jeliff and 1 r. (leore 1 1. Kirhy, all f New York, pave no indicitijn as to their impression concerning Thaw's mental state. Others present at the examination included Ass't. PNtrict Atty. i:ia.k of New York: IM Klwood U. Kirhy, director of St. Mary's hospital, where Thaw is a patient, und I r. John Wanamaker. IT. Klwood Kirhy said Tiusday nicht thHt Thau'? mind was not ry clear uirir: the examination. "He acteil erv im;rh like r r'nil.l"
said Or. Kirl.y, "and had the same inental 1 "wilderment apj arent for !ome time past. He became irritated at one point in the examination and a little later had to lie down and rest."
SHIPS GO INTO CHANNEL
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strojers 1 ..aided ünzlMi Cea-t.
11KI1UN, Feb. 27 (by wireless to Sayilh Feb. . The official Herman announcement of the raid of Herman torpedo boat destroyers
trict sales manaper for the Lexington-Howard Automobile Co. of Connersville. with headquarters in Indianapolis, was fatally injured shortly befo-e noon Tuesday when a car in which he was ridincr turn etl turtle on the Jackson highway, six miles west of this city. He died the hourf later in a local hospital. Harry Williamson, salesman for the r.etz-Pierce company of Cleveland.
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tained a fractured le?. Ilutche.son Is survived by a widow.
THIS STOPS HAIR FROM FALLING OUT
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I All members of South Bend aerie ..iri,ijn l?e is sjmplv , No. 4 :;. Fraternal Order of Katies. ap(1 the Amrican re0pi
Ker count th dead hairs in your comb and brush'.' They are nature's warning of future baldness and proof that the danseious dandruff germ is Ir.isy on your scalp. Dr. PanserunJ, the famous Pari.-? specialist, rst discoverd that dand-
fjs-'rutY and falling hair are caused by 1 mi - t -1 1
a murooe. men came xne ui;cuery of the value of the real Parisian Sane (liquid form in 'iestroyin the dandruff perm and promptly preventing the. further hiss of hair. The
effect of only three nays' use of
marvelous.
Ti-onI h:U'p tio'.v
on the Kentish coast of Finland on;irt, requested to attend the regular , nwakejUMj to the fact that thty can th- nicht of Feb. .'5. says that the j meeting Wednesday evening. Feb .2 S. , 0 quick;v rjj of dandruff and save
Heiman warships steamed into the;l'.l.. for the purpose oi nom.nai.n , t tneir miir ljy Ufijng Parisian
Fnglish channel beyond
from Ioer to Calais and into the mouth f the Thames river.
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Adv. H. A. .tvieckle. W. P. F. A. Weaver. Secretary
SALESMAN IS KILLED
Car TuniH Turtle With C'liicuso Ahtomohile Man.
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Only One "HUOMO OVIXINi:" To et the genuine, call for full name FANATI YF P.KoMo cFININi:. Look for signature of K. W. HU VI'. Cures a Cold in One I.ty. :,c. Adv.
Parish n ,ape is s.ld by all pood drusKlsiS everywhere. It's inexpensive, daintily perfume 1. free from stickiness, and will sjrdy cause hair to crow soft. lutrom and leally s em twice as abundant. - Adv.
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to Tin: pi nuc. r.epinnint; March 1st. prices will be advanced 10c on all shoe shining
stands on account of hi?h cost of
material. ' Advt.
HARRY L.YERIUCK
Funeral Director
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FARMERS NOTICE The St. Joseph Valley Farmers Fire Insurance Company has just celeb-rate i its sixteenth year of successful operation. The average as-essme.t for the last nine years has been only one and one-third mills (1 & 1-:') per year. ST. JOSKPH VALI.KY FARMKliS INSL'UANCF CO.. Home CtTice with liank Cor. Main x: Center Sts. &c A. M. KIUKL.FY. Fxecutive Sec'y. Advt.
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