South Bend News-Times, Volume 35, Number 123, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 3 May 1918 — Page 3

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Sec'y Baker Says Wilson Must Have Unlimited Authority to Call Men to Army to Win War.

WASHINGTON. May C. lilankrt authority for the yrfcid-nt to infrca'o Dip army to whatever may he iecvt.ry to win th war was proposfl to ih housf- military f.-oin-mittco in -r utie session todiy y Sor'y Haker, M tj. l n. Marrh. acting chif of -ta ff . ami VroOsl Marshal (Jen. Crow de r. An administration ir.r-, i ,-ijri' ampn'lin? tho se!:tie ir.ft att to provld for this r.tnt of fto',vT wii! I. pr-parfl iramr ( 'nlfy and prompt ac tion on it is asked. Sr'v H.ikf-r told the rnmiiiitt"' it ouM ! unwise to sot any limit on th numhr of mf'ii who could ho ailed to th color?, and that the Krantinjj of complt0 discretionary authority t the president to In-r-ase the of the army as rapidly as transportation and equipment facilities may warrant, would have a Krcat psychological effect on th enmy by showing how thoroucrhly the nation is throwing: all its resources into the conflict. Thf army appropriation hill this year. Mr. Haker said, should provide for approximately 3.O00.00O men.

including the nearly 2.000.000 now;

under arm, hut this should not he accepted a any fixed limit to the number of nun to h called within the year. Supplemental appropriations, ho said, will be submitted as tho army i; increased. Iefrr Action on Hill. Action on the army appropriation y.'.'l had hf-cn deferred by the comrtjtUf pomlinu th return of the war secretary from Kurope. when it rould secure fiom him information S to the army needs based on the Vrowkdpe he gained during his inspection of the American expeditionary forces and his conferences with IJriti.sh. I-'rench and Italian ofticials. Jc'y C.iker also outlined to the 'ommittee today the leasons why opposes houe amendments to the ente resolution to chanpre the basis of draft quota from state population to the number of men A claps one, under which states 'QUlil be given credit for men who have volunteered fr service in the army and navy. He said such credit s would be fair if the basis ws ti be the state populations, but th.lt 1lnv would not be fair with the lasts th numler of men in claKs one. because then some states would have to furnish no draft men. while others would have to furnish a very hish percentage. lrpiiltut riinnucy Mind. When the resolution to change h Iraft quota basis wa before the if re, Tres't Wilson w rote Chairman Dent of the military committee supporting the volunteer credits-plan-but he vas represented today as having changed his mind i?. view of the inequity th it would result. It is understood that he will write ''hairman Tent asking the hou?? to recede from its insistence on its a mendments. There were Indications today that an administration bill to grant unlimited power t the president to increase the sie of the army will meet wiih opposition. Chairman I'i'Mt has not abandoned the bill he prepared without consultation with the war department which would limit "the total number of men now drafted or to be hereafter drafted." to 4.ofi0.ofio. r.nd he intimated today that he miht seek its incorporation in the armv appropriation bill.

MR. IWRMint ! We have exerything in the farm Implement line. Uefore you buy come In and look over our stock. You'll not only save time but money, for our prices are right down where you like to ee them. No trouble to show or demonstrate our groods. Ccme and talk It over. LIndahl r.ros.. 513-517 Michigan st. Advt.

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Swift's Sugar Cured Bacon 30c Round Steak 25c Sirloin Steak 25c Pork Steak 25c Spareribs 18c Frankforta 18c Minced Ham 20c Hearts 15c Liver 1 Oc Hamburger 18c Coffee 28c New Center Packing House Market 110-112 W. Division St.

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we will hold a seven day Stock Reducing Sale Our REGULAR prices are 20 to 40 percent less than bijr city stores, and with these sale prices it will pay you to buy your needs for six months, as prices will be much higher later on. Our retail prices are about manufacturers' cost prices today.

Stock Reducing Sale Bedding Slfc'O Sanitary Wood Brds. with steel rails and ball bearir.c casters. $!.". 00.

The Right Reserved to Limit Quantities Owing to the low prices we reserve the right to limit quantities. We want to divide this merchandise as much as possible and allow a greater number of people to share in these low prices.

Stock Reducing Sale Stationery

i Jteblin's De Luxe Linen Station-j ery, extra quality in different j shades. Leularly M.." at T5box. ' i

Highland Fabric, fancy shaped! all felt. :.r !o-.:nd Mat-

en flop??, pink. blue, lavender anc . tress, with roll edtre, M5.0.

white; i c quality. :VJv box.

New Hooks of War and Fiction, sold everywhere for $1.50. Our price SI. ::.".

Wool finish Clankets. lare s;z in all colored fancy plaids, north ?K.I5. special $5.00 pair.

Big Reducing Sale of

Sample

Coats

One Hundred Sample Coats brand new go into our stock reducing sale at the following prices:

$19.75 Coats $22.50 Coats $25.00 Coats $29.50 Coats .$32.50 Coats $35.00 Coats $39.50 Coats $45.00 Coats $55.00 Coats $65.00 Coats $75.00 Coats

Choice $17.50 Choice $25.00 Choice $50.00

Stock Reduciug Sale

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Jersey and Serge dresses are very popular this season, and nothing will give vom more satisfaction.

$18-00 ) Jersey cb $19.75 ( j A iD $22.50 a,ld Sere $25.00 "Dresses

Stock Reducing Sale

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Suits

Tailored and fancy Suits that every woman needs and wants right now. But our stock must he reduced.

$29.50 $32.50 $37.50 $39.50 $50.00 $55.00 $62.50 $65.00 $69.50 $75.00 $80.00 $82.50

N ev Suits, Choice N ev Suits, Choice New Suits, Choice

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$3.95 Tub Silk Waists $2.95 Fancy stripe tub silk waists with new white satin collars, regular at S3.50 and S3.9S. Choice $2.95.

$15.00 Fibre Silk Sweaters $10.00 $5.50, $6.50 and $7.50 Crepe de Chene and Georgette Waists, special at $5.00

Stock Reducing Sale Beautiful Silks $2 Silks $1.40 36 inch plain and fancy bilks, stripes, check and plaid etYects, values up to S2.00 per yard, choice $1.40. $3 Silks $1.95 AO inch Foulard, Pussy Radiums, etc., values up to S3. 00 per yard, choice $1.95. 36 inch Fancy Poplin, Sl.l value, 79c. 33 inch NaturarPongees, S1.25 value, 98c. 36 inch Handsome Foulards, S2.00 value, $1.49. 32 inch Tub Silks, $1.19, $1.39 and $1.89. 36 inch Fancy Silk, stripe and check effects, $1.89. 40 inch Crepe de Chine, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.50. 36 inch Taffetas, street shades, $1.50 to $2.00. -10 inch Crepe Meteor, $2.00 to $3.00. 10 inch Silk and Wool Poplins, S2.00 values, $1.75. 36 inch Self Stripe Silks, S2.5() to S3.00 vahies, $2.25 10 inch Pussy Radiums, $2.50 value, $1.95. Specials in Black Silks

Stock Reducing Sale Wool Dress Goods 36 inch Storm Serges, all shades, greys, brown, greens, plums, wine, Copen, navys and black, S1.00 value, Stock Reducink Sale 75c. 36 inch Black and White Check, 85c value, 59c. 52 inch Black and White Check, S1.5o value, $1.00. 36 inch Black and White Check, all wool, special $1. 36 inch All-Wool Storm Serge, greys, green, brown, Copen, plum, navy and black, $1.25. 36 inch All-Wool French Serge, navys, $1.50. 42 inch Chuddah Cloth, tan, old rose and Copen, $2 value, $1.39. 36 inch All-Wool Cream Serge, S 1 .50 value, $1.00. 54 inch Fancy Stripes, black and white, blue and' white, values up to S3. 50 per yard, $2.25. 56 inch Army Cloth, S3. 50 value, $2.95. 36 inch French Serges, all wool, $1.25. 44 inch Storm Serges, all wool, $1.50. 38 inch Batiste Serges, all wool, $1.00. 42 inch Melrose Serges, all wool, $1.50. 48 inch French Serges, all wool, $1.75. 44 to 48 inch Plain and Self Stripes, all wool. $1.89.

Stock Reducing Sale Colored Wash Goods 27 inch Ginghams, values to 45c at 30c. Madras Shirtings, special at 27c. French Ginghams, values to 85c at 50c. Fancy Voiles, special 25c. 36 inch Woven Tissue Ginghams, 45c per yard. 36 inch Plain and Striped Organdies, 35c yard. 27 inch Seco Silk, 25c yard. 32 inch Zephyr Ginghams, Sf.00 value, at 59c. 44 inch Sheer Voile, 85c and S1.00 values, 50c. 32 inch Printed Foulards, special at 29c and 39c. 36 inch Percales, all styles, 25c quality, 19c. 36 inch Percales, best 35c quality, 29c. 27 inch Cotton Poplin, 35c to 3Qc value, 29c 36 inch Cotton Poplin, 5uc value at 35c. 27 inch Shantung Linens, 75c value, 43c. 36 inch Linens in new spring shades, 43c. 36 inch Awning Stripes, all shades, 43c.

Stock Reducing Sale White Material

1 to 5 yard lengths of Gabardine Suitings, Sl.oo quality at 50c. Windsor Plisse, 3 1 inches wide, the coolest and easiest laundered material for summer dresses, 35c quality for 25c yard. Checked Lawns, worth 20c for I2V2C Fancy Stripe and Checked oiies and Organdies, worth 45c to 5oc, Stock Reducing Sale, 35c. Including Handkerchiefs Women's All-Linen Handkerchiefs, worth 20c for I2V2C each. Men's fine Cotton Handkerchiefs, also worth 20c, at I2V2C each. 27 inch Khaki Handkerchiefs, 35c value and quality at 19c each. Stock Reducing Sale Linens, Domestics

19c Unbleached Crash for roller or hand towels, 15c vard. 72 inch full bleached Damask, worth SI. 15 yard, special 88c. Hemmed Crochet Bedspreads, large size, worth S2.50, special $1.75. Pastime Cambric, soft iinish, 17c vard.

' Plain White Heavy Huck Towels; 1 9c "towels for 15c each. 22c Bleach Muslin, 36 inches wide, at 15c yard. Bleached or Unbleached Twill Crash, extra wide, 28c vard. Mercerized Napkins, extra good quality, at 95c dozen.

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Children's Coats, ages 4 to 8 years, in checks and serges, values to S5.O0, choice $2.98. Children's Rompers in plain colors and checks, values to 75c, choice 39c Girls' Dresses, in repp, ginghams, chambray, etc., ages 6 to 14 years, values to S2.00, choice $1.25. Girls' Brushed Wool Sweaters, in rose, Copen and gold sizes 30 to 36, S4.00 values, choice $2.98.

Stock Reducing Sale Underwear and Hosiery

Women's 3-4 length pure thread Boot Silk Hose, black and white only, 65c quality for 55c pair. Wcmen's Lisle Hose, black and white, double heel, toe and sole, 35c quality at 29c pair.

Women's Union Suits, regular and out sizes, lace trimmed and tight knee,

75c and 85c quality at

59c and 65c. Women's Union Suits, regular and out sizes, lace trimmed and tight knee, 50c and 59c.

Bag Tops Half Price For fancy bags. Regular prices 50c to S4.00. Prices 25c to $2.00.

Sale

Do Not Buy Anything You Do Not Need as all kinds of materials should be conserved. Merchandise we are selling today was bought months ago far below present market values. We will continue to sell Goods at the lowest possible prices.

Stock Reducing Sale Muslin Wear Fnvelope Chemise, three styles to choose from, SI values, 79c White Petticoats, embroidery trimmed, three stvles, " S1.25 value for $1.15. Nainsook Gowns, lace or embroidery trim, SI value for 85c.

Stock Reducing Sale Neckwear New selection of Organdy and Pique Collar Sets, special 39c Utility Bags, and medium size Leather Bags, choice, special 98c Aviation Tie Collar, in assorfed colors of washable satin, Sl.OO value, special 89c. 27 inch French Pearl, 'wax tilled, Sl.OO value, special 50c.

Stock Reducing Sale Women s Gloves Silk Gloves, white, grev black and blue., regular 75c value at 65c Silk Gloves, in white, grey and black, 85c value at 75c Silk Gloves, white and black, Sl.OO value at 89c Odd lot of Silk Gloves, large and small sizes, 75c value, choice 59c

Stock Reducing Sale Laces and Ribbons Embroideries, 12 to IS inches wide, worth 15c to 20c at 11c yard. 8c to IOC Embroideries at 5c Silver Lace, 12 to 18 in. wide, Sl.OO to s 1.2.5 values at 75c. 4 inch Silver Lace, worth 40c to 50c, for 25c yard. Brocaded Ribbon, S;J inches wide, in white, light blue, light pink and ii:ht yellow, worth S 1.25 at 95c, choice. Plain and Fancy Ribbons, worth 29c to 3:"at 22c yd. Odd lot of Lingerie Ribbons at one-half Price.