South Bend News-Times, Volume 34, Number 116, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 26 April 1917 — Page 2

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THE SOUTH BEND NEWS-TIMES

EXPERT TALKS ON

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Daniel A. Reed of FJint, Mich., Tells Local Men How to Meet Situation.

Preliminary to the or.nii;K of a Campaign to dispose of the stock of the j::0').0 0 0 South Be.nd I lories Co. vhich is to be formed h re to !uill houses, to relieve the hmisf shortage and th' formation of which, acfonlln? to II. V. Kliln-tlge. . resilient of the Chamber of ('(iirmit'ro.', "means more for the city than any on' thin? that an 1 e done at the present time", laniel A. Heed, manafrtr of the liint, Mich.. chamber of commerce- and :i housing expert, painted before a repräsentative andiene of about 20 business men at the, ('hatnt'-r of Commerce Wednesday ni'ht the evils that nsult from hud honinir conditions. .Mr. Heed based his remarks upon eoriditions existing in the city of Flint, which lias srown from a population of fcuo in 1010 t( s.U'Jt) at the present time anil which is only hecinniiH: to ope with the serious situation r -s-ultini; from this rapid growth. Mr. Kidredse. w P.o presided at the meeting, announced that the ram nalKn to sell stock in the proposed ompany would hetnn with a meeting to he held at the Chamber of Commerce Friday niht. Plans for the campaign will he completed at this meetinir. All persons interested in the growth of South Fend arc Jn ited to attend. Points out Srriou-.iip-.s. Mr. . eed emphasized in his talk the sei.ousness of the housing qiiestion in a town which is urowins

rapidly and the vital necessity of extraordinary steps if the rave dan-K-rs to a city's growth and social arnl moral welfare arising from a rapid growth are to he warded off. lie predicted that from his knowl--de of industrial conditions in the middle we.-t and of South Fend that this ity would have a surprisim,' growth within the next few years. "Ainone ;hat invests in a company to provide better houses for South Bend may he pretty sure that he will receive a fair return upon his investment and will he dohifr a ;reat service to the city", deflated Mr. Feed.' The speaker praised the advantages of South Fend which he believes surpass those of any city in Indiana. He was also loud in Iiis approval of the beauty of the city, and the evidence of prom ess shown heie in the splendid playground fs-teni. clean, tine streets and Kood home. lie uvued throughout the talk the importance of team work and o-operation not only in meetinir the present housing' situation but in facing; the other problems that the city is sure to encounter in its rapid growth. Trll. of Mint Work. Mr. Feed then told of the work that i bein done in Flint to solve the housing ptoblcin. He said that the start had been slow ami many mistakes ha. I been made hut that the situation was now well in hand. "A company has been formed and is building 20o houses at present. Three thousand will be built within the next few years. A 100 acre tract has been pun based and will be oompletely developed". Mr. Feed said that the people of Flint had readily Mibscribed fr the stock and that the company was already a certain 1in.in.-ial success. He carried plans to the houses, being- built, which were viewed by the men present. The first tiling that a man take.-' into consideration in picking- out a i ity in which to live are the home end living conditions which the city n fiords. Men are interested in other thing's besides wages. They want f;ood houses, schools, churches, recreation facilities, amusements. " Mr. Reed then pointed out some .f the evils of poor housing conditions In breedin- disease, increasing crime, encouraging delinquency in children and in lowering" the industrial ertkdency of a city's working people. He showed what other cities hefides Flint were doinsr in improving their housinc conditions mentioning in particular Dayton. Cleveland. San Francisco and F.lmira. N. Y.. as rltie which have achieved the best T-ef.ults in attempting to solve problem? such as now confronts South Fend. The work being done here to precnt a serious housing shortage received the highest commentation

from the speaker who predicted that the company would be successful in every va. "The principal thincs to be remembered in forming the company", he said, "are not to undercapitalize, to select rieht locations, and t 1:0 slowly with the preliminary plans." "The biggest dilficulty in the way of th'-se who are promoting the enterprise." be said, "in gettinu the people amused to the vital importance of the housing problem. You will meet the one man who will doul-t that the city is goimr to have ar.v exceptional growth, and another who will sav that the housing situation en take care of itself. This has hoi the attitude of most cities toi!,iy that are Mruechn with a housing proMem of crave magnitude. They hae w aited too lone. The people "can." and they could not be cared for. As a result the growth of the city and the social and moral welfare of the city suffered to an inalcalable extent."

Great Sales in Muslins and Sheetings Buy your year's supply now these prices are extremely low: 36 in. Standard Bleach Muslin at 8 l-3c yard; 12 yards for $1.00. 36 in. Standard Lonsdale Muslin at I2l2c yard. 9-4 Good Quality Bleached Sheetings at 29c yard. 9-4 Pepperill Bleached Sheetings at 31c yard. 9-4 Pequot Sheetings, none better, at 35c yard. Ready Made Sheets and Pillow Cases at prices less than makers are asking. 72x90 Very Good Quality Seamed Sheets at 59c. 81x90 Our Old Reliable Quality Sheets at 79c. 72x90 One of the Best. We recommend it, at 89c. 72x99 the very best extra larire, at $1.00. 100 dozen Pillow Cases, 45x36 25c value, at 19c. Full size Crochet Bed Spread at $1.69. One of the best values we have ever offered.

Full Size Crochet Spreads at $1.69 One of the best values we have ever offered.

Special Sale of 1,000 Yards of Finest Marquisettes at 25c yard. A tremendous purchase of Ten Cases of Double Twist Mercerized Marquisettes, 36 and 4o inches wide. Tape borders, fancy borders and plains; ecru, cream, ivorv and white. An exceptional bar

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Powerful Bargains in White Goods 50 Pieces of 40 in. Fancy Voiles. Cord stripes, satin stripes, Leno stripes, fancy combinations, dots and figures; values in this lot up

to 65c yard.

All ai One Price This Sale 25c yard.

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In Our Linen Section You'll just save 33 1-3' on every item in this sale. 250 yards of 72 inch tine mercerized Damask for this sale only at 49c yard. This is a quality that sells regularly at 75c yd. 5 good patterns to choose from. 68 inch Heavy Unbleadievi Pure Linen Damask at $1.25 yard. Irish Linen Damask Napkins at $3.95 dozen. A special lot of 15 dozen only that regularly sell at S6.00 a dozen holly patterns with band. Linen Crash Toweling It sounds impossible to offer these prices at this time. Bleached Linen Crash Toweling at 18c yd. 750 yards only of this extra heavy toweling; plain, no border; positively worth 24c yard. Unbleached Half Linen Crash Toweling at This Sale only at 10c yard. You will pay 1 5c for this quality later.

Three more shopping days that are going to be record breakers this week's sales started Monday with a rush and has increased daily, and the last days of April will go out with the banner waving over ail previous sales. Quality and prices is the great incentive to buy your supplies now for the entire summer season.

Coats

A Big Offering of Turkish Towels You all remember the excellent values we have given in "slightly" imperfect Turkish Towels in previous sales. Here's one that beats anv we ever orte red. mr 35 Dozen only, worth to 35c, This Sale 19c. Plain or colored borders. You'll have to come early to get your share.

Dress Ginghams and Percales 100 pieces of Red Seal Dress Ginghams at 10c yard plain colors, greys and tans. This item should be of unusual interest as we cannot buy these goods at this price today. "Toil du Nord" Dress Ginghams at c yard A wonderful assortment, 27 inches wide, fast colors in sport stripes and plain blues, pink, green, also in plaids and checks. 500 pieces Full Standard Percales at I2V2C yard A splendid assortment of patterns in grey, light and dark blues and shirting patterns.

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A rapid sale will surely be made these next two days, offering such up-to-date coat styles in materials such as these Serges, Poplins, Gabardines, Wool Velours, Homespuns, Mixtures, Poiret Twills in all the colors recognized by fashion's latest ideas. A two days' selling that will need your attention early.

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Four Wonderful Petticoat Bargains 240 Amoskeag Gingham Wash Materials at 5Cc. Quality first workmanship and materials. 200 Fine Mercerized White Sateen Petticoats on sale at 50c. Regular 89c values. 90 Mercerized White Sateen Petticoats at this sale for 75c. Regular S 1.25 values.

Special Sale of Raincoats. Coats that are guaranteed to be rainproof. Prices range from $3.95, $5.00, $7.50 up to $19.75.

April Sales of Knit Underwear Warm Weather Union Suits for women shell bottom and sleeveless, at 25c, 35c. Other suits with tight and umbrella knee at 39c. Fancy tops, extra fine, 59c. Union Suits for Boys and Girls Carter's makes, in all styles, neck and sleeve, ankle and knee length, at 69c and 89c. Porosknit Suits in white or ecru, short sleeves and knee, at 39c. Misses' Ribbed Hose, Burlington and Iron Clad, at 19c.

Great Values in Laces and Embroideries. New Laces for making Jabots, net tops, chantilly and Princess laces. Special values from 25c up. Petticoat Cambric Flouncings, solid patterns, 12 inches wide; great values at 25c yard. Sport Flouncings, embroidered in colors of tine quality voiles; 40 in. wide, special $1.65 yard.

Spring Suits Specially Priced at $15.00, $19.75, $22.50, $25.00. Four prices that compose all the newest materials and styles. Silk Taffeta Suits at $25.00 to $45.00 In navy, black, tan and Copen. Silk Jersey Suits from $25.00 to $55.00 Rose, green, white and gold.

House Dress Aprons 50c Just 78 dozen in this purchase, made of Quality First Amoskeag dress ginghams and genuine scout percales, in a variety of splendid patterns. 5 styles extra sizes, all included in this splendid special at 50c.

A Great Sale of Skirts

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April Waist Offerings Special showing of hundreds of Wash Waists specially priced at $1.00 and $1.50. Voiles and batiste, with large collars embroidered. Soiled Waisls Reduced. 50 White Wash Waists, sli-htlv soiled from handling. Also a lot of striped Middy Blouses. Regular $1.00 values, tomorrow at 79c.

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SS.oo and S7.05 Qualities, Specially Reduced to $3.98. Black and Navy B r o a d c lot lis and Serges; light weight colored wool outing skirts cjiecks and stripes, washable.

Light Grey Mohair, also in green and tan stripes Oxford plaids and a few velvet corduroys in green and blue. A wonderful bargain that needs early attention.

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April Clearance Sale Early Spring Model Hats Including pattern hats from Hylands Bendels Chekanow and Gages. No two alike. Close fitting hats for motoring or street wear. Reduced 25 Percent Tomorrow.

New Line of Sport Hats in all new shades to match sport coats and sweaters.

Special Sale of Children's Hats Tailored hats in black and colors, specially priced tomorrow at $1.00.

Muslin Underwear Specially Priced Beautiful Corset Covers 5C and 69c values, at 39c. Embroidery Trimmed Drawers 59c and 75c values, at 39c. Handsome Envelope Chemise Regular S 1.25 value, at 75c. Embroidery White Muslin Skirts This Sale $1.00. The above assortments of Muslin Underwear represents splendid materials and quality first making.

April Offerings of Men's Spring Furnishings Shirts, Underwear, Hosiery, Neckwear. Union Suits at $1.00 A "splendid cotton lisle garment, form fitting and reinforced white or ecru; long or short sleeves, ankle or length, lowly priced at $1.00. Cotton Union Suits at 85c, in white only; short sleeves and French neck. Athletic Union Suits at 39c, of fine checked nainsook; elastic webbing insertion in back for support; made large and roomy. Men's Dress Shirts at $1.00 Soft or laundered cufis; new spring patterns in figures, stripes and checks. Silk Fibre Hose at 29c in new and nobby shades with spliced heel and toe. Suspenders and Belts at 25c lilastic webbing suspenders of extra good quality leather belts, black and tan.

MISHAWAKA MAN FALLS HEIR TO OVER $100,000

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Jam Alin Scott of Mishawaka. r. jh w of the late Horace r.ahbvin Hitrhlnus. who tlil in Mihawaka A;-ril l:'.. is nam 1 a one of the principal hrirs to tho $.17.". 000 -TatP. Th. will was i 1 1 for prol.ate in circuit court ycsfrmiy afternoon. Although s'lim1 of the property hoMir.irs of the late Mr. Ilitchincs are in St. Joseph county, much of the estate is located in Denver. iW'M-iev i'ein ;he heir of $ 1 . ö 0 0 alone with s-eral ther nephews and friends of Mr. 1 litchinps. Mr. S-ott is l'e-!1,,';lthed a third of the estate ;hat remains after the othei hepiests hae l een made. St. John'. church in the Wildern s at Deiner, ai d St. Luke's hospital f Denver, .-..ch will receive a fhird of the es-

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the ti Denver Institutions will !? more than $100.000 each. Mr. Scott, his wife. Kin ma A. Scott, and tleorfze n. Herder 'f Denver, applied for letters testamentary in circuit court yesterday afternoon. They wire named as the executors of ;he will. It will he necessary for Mr. r.eri'er to come to this city to qualify as an executor. The original will was made in Denver on Jan. 10, 1011. and a codicil was attached in Denver on Dee. 2. 1911. A second codicil was made Sept. 21, 101."..

Notre Dame News

en us ii:irr tok;iit. There will he meetings of the Muessel. Oliver and Lincoln civic cluhs this eve-nine. The Vlfax and I'erlev iic vluhs will hold meetings

Dr. Francis J. Powers of South Bend medical adviser at the university, volunteered his services from 12:4." to 2 o'clock every afternoon except Sanday. in order to examine all students of the university who wish to enter the othcers' re.-erve corps. The examinations will he only preliminary, hut will aid those who are physically delicient to prepare themselves. Dr. Towers' offer tamo after a request from the committee on military affairs at the university. The committee consists of Jude 1 J. Vurplllat. ScrKt. Heore A. Camphell and Kev. Michael ijuinlan.

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film feati:iins Iorothy Oish. was shown to the students of the uni

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Brother Alphonsas. ie president of the Indiana Ai.duhon society, will deliver a ltctur. on "our Birds in March and April" hefore the Mishawak.t Bird cluh next Tuesday evenini; in the Mishawaka lihrary. Brother Alphcnsus is an authority on J ird life, 1-ein known as one of the country's leading ornitholot;ists. He is an as-istant editor of the American Midland Naturalist, and recently dr.tnized an "open air" class anions the students of the university for the study of hirds and their hahits.

Dr. P. K. Mullany moved to Title Bid?.. 124 N. Main st. Home 1S07; Bell 1717. Advt.

SAYS BEST VACATION IS SERVICE IN THE ARMY "Thf hest vacation a youncr man can take," declared Dr. James J. Walsh. Iaetare medalist, historian and physician of New York, lecturing hefore the students of the University of Xotre Dame yesterday afternoon in Washincton hall, "is a period of service with the United States army, or in one of the government training camps. The correct principle of a uood vacation is to ensragi; in some form of activity different from that habitually pursued, hut at the same time beneticier.t '-oth to yourself and your fellow rren." Dr. Walsh pointed out that military rvice would fulfill all these requirements, and declared it was the duty of men who are young and

able bodied to prepare to defend the:r country. He drcrird the tendency on the part of Americans to put the burden of patriotism on to a few. He left last niKht for Milwaukee, where he will lecture today on "The Century of Columbus' .

GARDEN COMMITTEE GETS MORE LOT DONATIONS Additional donations of land amounting to nearly lj acre?. hac been received by the Karden committee. The largest donation was from U. K. Swysart. ho j.ivo ( acres which he wns on prairie aw. :ive lots in Swyjrart's hecond addition and four lots in th John S.vy--art re. plat to South B'-nd. Chnrh " Byers has slven a fourth bar'K at the (omr f Kaley and I.or.tr'.v av. Dr. Oort V. Nien.-'.vdt has

s-iven two lota in Navarre i "ar e.

Mrs. D. rau-'hertv, i,no lot iti iliver Park. i-'!it lots in Ii .-! Je park addition, lot- in Milburn jd. and ;. lot in University pi. The oemand for seed cortr.u be very iroo-1. Tle free M.d arn now ready for d.?rilvitiori h it v il not b -iven out without prr.jer r--o:nm ridatio from the school principals The o!!e nf the trarden dtref tors in the hi-h shoid i- q nonly aft-r lr:'i o'clock in th .nomine and until . o'cp,. k in t afternoon. The orhce i? alo op.i or: T i"sday. Thurfday and ..iturdav nights. The sork of plovir.c the vacant I,,!- around the city will he jn f;.;i

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