Walkerton Independent, Volume 49, Number 10, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 August 1923 — Page 8

NATION'S GRIME BILL ENORMOUS Estimates That Annual Loss to Country Is $3,000,000,000. STOCK FRAUDS BIGGEST ITEM Summed Up, It May Be Said That th* Cost of Wrongdoing, to Each Citizen, Amounts to S3O Annually. New York.—The national crime bill fs more than $3,000,000,000 a year, according to estimates by the custom house, the police, credl-t associations and other authorities made public by the National Surety company. The greatest single item is stock frauds, the annual loss from which is estimated at sl,oo^*, by Sey wur L. Cromwell president of the Ney York stock exchange. Fraudulent bankruptcies were estimated by Secretary’ Tregoe of the National Association of Credit Men to inflict losses of $400,000,000 on the Investing and speculating public. According to these figures, every man, woman and child In the United States is robbed or cheated out of aboht S3O a year; or putting it another way, enough crime is committed in the United States to earn an income of S3O a head to every American. Crime Never So Prevalent. There has never been a time in the history of this country or of the world, Yhen crime has been so prevalent, according to Chairman William B. Joyce of the board of directors of the National Surety company. He pointed out that the $3,000,000 lost through crime was a larger sum by $500,000,000 than the total of the country’s annual fmports. The present year promises to lead all foregoing years in losses by burglary. The following, according to Chair man Joyce, are the seven principal ecdiJomic causes for financial crime: **l. MMdespread disrespect for property sights and law caused partly by the World war. •'2. Envy, resentment apd - bitterness, caused partly by ostentation of the Wealthy class, and also by a widespread belief that opportunities for wealth are unequally allotted. Irfsufficrent Salaries Blamed. “3. Many -salaries too close to the starvation line. «^4. Unemployment. ' "5. Carelessness of employers In not Investigating the past records of new employees, in not auditing the accounts of their business with sufficient frequency and thoroughness and not keeping their office funds in properly constructed, modern safes, etc. “6. Doctrines of anarchy and Bolshevism and misinterpretation of book knowledge. “7. Desire for luxury beyond earning capacities." Are You Having A Public Sale This Fall? Now is the time to plan your public sale if you are expecting to have one this fall or winter. Many farmers are thinking strongly of selling i off their surplus farming implements and stock and have made the preliminary arrangements, such as deciding on a date and engaging the auctioneer and clerk. - - — Cleanliness with a Capital “C” WORLD'S TENTED, Jx^rMASTERPIECE / » I SEASON X AUGMENTED BY \ Chdocmf I THE EARTHS FINEST \ IN CLEAN TRAINED AMUSEMENT \ / performances' 1 -. BEASTS/ i DAILY' ^**——**^ j o o M Docks open to Public Bt 2 and o EM. bt/and 7 pm. to visit 7HE COMPREHENSIVE MENAGERIE De not be misled this will be the only big circus to visit Plymouth or vicinity this season. PRICES ££“ 30c' Adults, 75c including tax. I Seats on sale Circus Day! at Mode! Pharmacy samel price as at Show grounds. I PLYMOUTH Friday g ; AUGUST I J|

Along with the preliminary plans comes the question of properly advertising the sale. No sale can be successfully conducted unless it has j been properly advertised. The | people must know of your sale, I what you have to offer and your i < terms. These facts can be best given j them by the use of sale bills, sale I cards and a display advertisement in ! I the newspapers that cover the terri- , 1

Established in South Bend August 14th, 1860 GEORGE WYMAN & CO. Come And See Us. South Bend, Indiana Store Hours: 8:30 to 5:30. Saturday closing during July and August, 6P. M.

Jewelry and Novelties Pocket or purse manicure sets with sissors, file and knife in a leather case. Also Women’s four-piece manicure sots with ivory handles in a leather roll. 95c and SI.OO values, at 63c Spanish back combs, beautifully mounted with brilliant stones in a great variety of the newest shapes and designs. A manufacturer's sam- . pie. In three assortments. $2.75 to $15.00 values at $1.63, $3.63 and $4.63 Manufacturer’s sample assortment of dress and cape buckles. Beautiful qolors and designs. SI.OO to $3.50 values—in two lots 63c and $1 .63 Imported beaded girdles in black and exquisite color combinations. Long tassel ends. $3.95 to $4.95 values, at $1.63 Hand Bags Grey, beaver, calf ba^s with new nickle frames and silk lining. Swinging inside is a coin purse and mirror. $3.95 value at $1.63 Hand Bags tooled and florentine styles, Leather lined. $2.00 value — Silver mesh bags in debutante and long pouch styles. Fringed and tassel ends. $2.95 value at $1.63 Imported hand made beaded bags of cut steel beads over various colored silks. Pouch style with tassel ends. Regular $2.95 ..... $lB3 Dewdrop beaded bags in long pouch style with extra beaded fringe trimming. $3*95 at $2.63 <63T*//MAM'S 63? Wit Luggage Full size open top Indestructo wardrobe trunk with four drawer arrangement including hat box. shoe box, laundry bag and complete assortment of hangers. Regular $36.50 at $29.63 Extra large Indestructo insured wardrobe trunks with open top, heavy cretonne lining. dust door with lock, shoe pockets, iron holder, hat box, laundry bag, convenient draw’er arrangement. complete assortment of wax polished hangers. This trunk features strength, beauty and convenience tboughout. Regular $52.50. Sale $46 30 Smooth and cobra grain cowhide traveling bags in black, brown and russet finish. The bag is leather lined and has three pockets. Regular sl2 Sale .$9.63 Eighteen-inch smooth or cobra grain cowhide travelling bag in black and brown. Regular $7.85 $6.63 Twenty-four inch black or brown fibre suit cases. Regular $1.75 $1.39 /GirwYMW^ Children s Wear 120 Children's slip-over sweaters, Sizes 6 to 14, $2.25 to $3.00 values $1.63 180 Children’s gingham dresses in new fall school styles. Different color combinations. Sizes 6 to 14. $2.25 and $3.00 values .. .• $1.63 54 Children's slip-over sweaters. Sizes 10 to 14. Colors^ tan. red. copen, navy and black. $1.50 to $2.00 values 63c

tory in which you live. Do not be afraid of duplication. Better give one customer two notices of vour sale • , 1 than to miss a single prospective 1 buyer. The people must have the facts of your sale if they are to be come interested and buyers. Proper advertising will bring you buyers for your public sales. Let i the Independent-News Co., help you make your sale a success. Adv. , .

Motor to the 63rd Anniversary Sale August 11th through August 18th Come by motor, interurban, bus or train to Wyman’s on Saturday, August 11th, the opening day of our greatest sale.* There will be bargains in every section of the store, most of them purchased for this very selling. All of them so low in price that you will be able to save much on every purchase. This advertisement tells of part of the bargains. South Bend s Friday papers will tell of many more. You will be pleased with the low prices.

Hosiery Real Silk (sub - standards commonly called commercial firsts.) Hosiery made of pure 12 thread silk with lisle tops and lisle reinforced heel, toe and sole. Black and all colors. All sizes including out sizes. We have sold thousands of pairs at the regular price, 80c. Anniversary Sale only 63c pair Pure thread silk hose from a well known manufacturer. Some have lisle tops, others are all silk from top to toe. Colors, black, white, nude, mode, brown in sizes 8 to 10’/2 (but not all colors in all sizes.) Large quantity'. Regular $2.50 to $3.50 at ..$1.63 Lingerie 100 Princess slips of white nainsook, trimmed with lace. Exceptional quality. Sizes 36 to 42. $2.25 to $3.00 values, at $1.63 25 Fine nainsook gowns. Some lace trimmed, others with dotted swiss trimming at neck and sleeves. Sizes 36 to 42. at $163 84 Brassieres in pink and white Sizes 30 to 42 63c Discontinued models of fine corsets (sizes 22 to 30. but not all sizes in each model) $3.50 values $1.63 Efis^ Y SADE Underwear 120 Women's light weight cotton suits. Round necks, bodice top, knee length, $1.25 to $1.75 values 83c 264 Women's medium weight cotton suits. Low neck, no sleeves, knee length. Pink and white. $1.25 to $1'.75 values 83c 204 Women's suits of broken assortment of cotton and wool. $2.00 to $2.95 values, at $1.63 300 Children's fleeced lined union suites, not all sizes, 75c to $125 values 63c $l6B Boy's fleeced lined union suits. Sizes 10 to 16. $1.25 value 63c 216 Children's wool and cotton mixed grey and white union suits. Not all sizes. $2.25 to $3.00 values . . .$1.63 /GiywYmrsoiVx Art Goods 36 Linen crash pillow tops stamped and fringed, regular 85c value at 63c 36 Linen crash stamped table scarfs, size 18x45 inches, Fringed of self material. $1.25 value at 63c 36 Card table covers of unbleached muslin, stamped and appliqued, 85c value at ..63c 36 Luncheon sets of nine pieces, stamped on unbleached muslin, 85c value at . .63c 300 'Hand embroidered display pieces including buffet sets, luncheon sets, table scarfs, 1 vanity sets, bed spreads with bolster and filet inserts. They are display models and very greatly reduced. $2.63, $4.63 and $9.63

NOTICE TO THE CONTRIBUTORS TO UNITED WAR FUNDS AND THE RE D CROSS AUXILIARY FUND OF NORTH LI BERT Y, INDIANA. You, and each of you, are hereby notified that pursuant to an act of the general assembly of the State of Indiana, approved March 6th, 1923, and designated as Chapter 110 of

New Fall Coats 25 Handsome dress coats of Ormandale, Velvette and Bolivia. Fur collars of beaver, squirrel, Viatka and wolf. Full silk lined. Sizes 14 to 44 and exceptional purchase for our Anniversary Sale. Fall prices, $95 to sllO at $63.00 25 New fall styles already in vogue in the East. Made only of the finest coat fabrics with beaver, fox, wolf. Viatka and kit fox collars and some with cuffs. Colors, black, brown and navy. Fall prices, $98.50 to $l5O 00 $95.63 25 New fall and winter coats of suede velour, bolivia, brytonia with collars of beaverette, caracul and manchurian wolf. Colors are brown, navy, black and tan and sport coats of smart plaids and stripes. Fall price $35 $25.63 Hats New fall silk and velvet hats of gros de France silk and Lyons velvet. Trimmed with cocardes and ostrich. Others in duvetyn and velvet. Regular $5.75 and $6.75 at $3.63 and $4.63 All summer pattern hats in the store at three close out groups. They’ include black dress hats, garden hats with flowers, some are all white and the beter summer sport hats. Values $4.75 to $8.50 at. .$1.63 Values $7.75 to $12.50 at $2.63 Values SIO.OO to $16.50 at $4.63 Sweaters Sleeveless sweaters and jacquettes of mohair with fibre stripings. Colors, black, navy, tan, grey, white, apricot with contrasting color stripes. Sizes 36 to 44. at $J 63 60 All-wool sweaters, slip-on style with a pearl buckled belt. Solors tan, black, red, copen and grey. Sizes 36 to 42. Regular $1.95 63c . ^j^iu^^AiLEy Handkerchiefs 50 Dozen Men's pure linen handkerchiefs, 4 for 63c 50 Dozen Men’s pure linen handkerchiefs, 2 for 63c 50 Dozen Women's colored linen handkerchiefs, 5 for 63e 50 Dozen Women's colored linen handkerchiefs with embroidered corners, 5 for 63c Linens 1100 Yards of Stevens Bleached and Unbleached all-linen crash in lengths ranging from 2 to 8 yards each at 15c yard 50 Dozen 13-inch Maderia Napkins, the finest, most elaborate hand embroidered designs, we have ever shown—- • on a very fine quality pure linen, regular $7.50 at dozen .$5.95 Also a large collection of other sizes of Maderia pieces at equally low prices.

the Acta of 1923, relating to the J disposition of unexpended balances ■ of so called Waj' Chest Funds, and ( pursuant to the written request oi j Liberty Post No. 311 of the Ameri-; can Legion of North Liberty, Indiana, ' the undersigned as trustee of said I funds reports that the amounts of! said funds held by it as trustee are i as follows: Os the United War ' ' Fund, $700.50, of the Red Cross ’ Auxiliary Fund $659.38; that the' , trustee proposes to expend the ' amounts of said funos by turning :

New Fall Dresses 50 Beautiful new fall dresses for larger women. The materials are Trico Shann and Satin canton. Very exceptional values for large size dresses. 42 to 54 size. Fall price. $25.00 at $16.63 100 new fall dresses, sizes 14 to 54. The materials of Canton crepe, Satin Canton and Poiret Twill are fashioned in smart missy styles and youthful sty’les for women. Black, navy, brown. At .... $21.63 100 New fall dresses of Canton crepe, Satin canton and Poiret Twill in smart street and coat dresses, also lovely afternoon frocks in youthful styles for larger women. Colors. navy, black, brown, cocoa. Fall prices. $35 to $39.50 — at $3163 SALE Blouses 60 Fine white dimity blouses tailored style with Peter Pan collars. Sizes 34 to 42. Regular $2.50 $163 36 Blouses hand made in Porto Rico. Tuxedo styles with Peter Pan collars, “V" and round necks, long sleeves. Made of fine quality voile with hand made filet and Irish laces. Sizes 36 to 46. Regular $5.00 to $9.00. . $4.63 60 Beautiful beaded blouses for large women. Handsomely beaded on crepe de Chine in the following colors, black, navy, brown bisque and rust, at $7.63 50 Blouses in assorted styles and sizes. Reduced from regular stock. Formerly SIO.OO to $16.50 at $7.63 ^MNWy^ARYSALE/ House Dresses 50 Gingham and percale house dresses. Formerly $1.95 to $2.95 at $1.63 50 Gingham and percale house dresses. Formerly $3.50 to $4.95 at $2.63 Fur Scarfs 20 Platinum and blue wolf scarfs. Soft and fluffy. Regular ,$25.00 $14.63 15 Brown fox scarfs. Luxurious skins. Regular $39.50 to $50.00 $29.63 Gloves 1380 Pairs of chamoisette gloves made by the best manufacturer of gloves in the country. Assorted styles, lengths, sizes and colors. These are gauntlets, short length, 12-button length, fancy gloves, strap wrist with pearl buckles and these colors. Putty, beaver, grey, silver, oak, mode, tan, white, coffee, covert. Sizes ^/i 1° $• $1.75 to $2.50 values .. .$1.63 216 Pairs of chamoisette gloves in grey, coffee and putty. Sizes 5^ to %y 2 . SIOO values at 63c

। the same over to said Liberty Post ■" ; No. 311 of the American Legion of ' । ■ North Liberty, Indiana, to be used jby it to pay a debt secured by a । mortgage against the real estate ' ■ lately acquired by said Liberty Post । i No. 311 in North Liberty, St. Joseph I County, Indiana, and to alter, repair ' and remodel the American Legion hall in said town; that any contribj utor who may object to such dispo- ' sition of said funds or either of them | may file with said trustee on or be- ! fore October Sth, 1923, a written

Linoleum 63c Sq. Yard Wild's printed linoleum (genuine linoleum of ground cork and linseed oil imbedded on a burlap back) Nearly 5,000 square yards in cut lengths, 6 feet to 28 feet 6 inches long by 6 feet wide. Bring your room measurements. Regular 95c Sale. .. 63c square yd. SALE Chinese and Oriental Rugs One hundred specially purchased Chinese and Oriental Rugs of rich colorings. They are just the right size to fit doorways, halls or be placed artistically before tables and davenports. Values SBS to $l5O, Sale .' $63 * _ Draperies 50-Inch velour in heavy quality and silken lustre that makes these colors rich and beautiful. Rose, mulberry, taupe, blue, burnt orange. This velour is suitable for portieres, over drapes and valances. Regular $3.00 at $1.63 yd. 36-Inch fibre marquisette in plain and also with a small all over- pattern. This is very’ desirable for casement curtains as it comes in the new deep (soft color) cream. Regular SI.OO at 63c yd. Mercerized figured madras, a very’ pretty material for window curtains or overdrapes and very desirable at this low price. Colors, blue, rose, mulberry and tan. Regular 85c at 63c yd. White Ivory A large oval hand mirror with French beveled glass. $2.50 values $1.63 Three-piece comb, brush and mirror sets in lined box. $5.95 values $3.63 Duberry period hairbrushes with fine brissels, $1.95 value at $1 33 Three-piece manicure sets. Duberry pattern. SI.OO value at 63c Umbrellas Women’s eight rib rain proof umbrellas covered with wide taped American taffeta. Both English leather strap handles and ring handles. $1.95 value, at sl-63 Women's navy blue umbrellas of swiss gloria with wide tape edge. Elegant handles with tips and feurels to match. $4.95 values $3.63 Women's heavy silk taffeta covered umbrellas. Two-inch self Ottoman border. Beautiful handles with tips and *’ feurels to match. $6.95 values $4.63

verified statement of the amount contributed by him to said funds or either of them, together with a written request designating what institution or purpose of these enumerated in section one of the above mentioned Act, he desires the amount of his said contribution to be devoted. Dated in the town of North Liberty, Indiana, this 6th day of Aug ust, 1923. North Liberty State Eank, By A. C. Steele, Cashier.

Fancy Silks 36-Inch Mallinson's Thisldu, regular $5.00 at $1.63 40-lnch Blossomtime Crepe, printed in beautiful oriental colorings and designs on an' elegant quality’ of crepe de Chine, regular $3.00 to $3.50 at $1.63 36-Inch Oriental all silk Jersey regular $2.00 at $1.19 33-Inch Honan Pongee in all colors including natural and white, regular $1.69 at. .$l3B 36-Inch Sunbeam Crepe, regular $2.00 at $4.45 40-lnch Stripe Sport Crepe, regular $3.00 at $2.43 36-Inch Silk and wool corkscrew crepe, regular $3.00 at $2.45 54-Inch storm serge in copen, brown, grey, navy and black, regular $1.50 at $1.19 v MtXIVERjAfiYJALE White Silks 40-lnch Mallinson's Klokanna, regular $6.50 at $2.95 40-lnch Peekinese Sport Silk, regular $4.50 at $2.95 40-lnch Washable Fan Ta Sai Silk, regular $5.00 at . . .$3.95 40-lnch Chenille stripe crepe, white with black stripe, regular $5.50 at $3.95 40-lnch Mallinson’s Chim Ring, regular $7.50 at . . .$5.95 40-lnch Mallinson's Chenille, border Roshanara Crepe, regular $8.50 at $5.95 40-lnch Mallinson's Velora de Luxe, regular SB.OO at . .$5.95 40-lnch Migels Thor-o-Bred Crepe, regular $8.50 at . .$5.95 40-lnch White Sport Silk, regular $2.25 at $1.63 Wash Goods 40-lnch Cleopatra Voiles, regular 45c at 29c yard 36-Inch Imported Ratine, regular 59c at 39c yard 40-lnch Imported Ratine, regular 95c at 69c yard 40-lnch Imported Ratine in grey, regular $1.50 at 79c yard 40-lnch Oriental Voiles, regular SI.OO at 63c yard 33-Inch Imported Madras Shirting at 63c yard 32-Inch imported Dotted Swiss —white with printed floral designs, regular 79c at 45c yd. 36-Inch Silk and Cotton Pongee. natural color, regular 69c at 49c yard /'SrwTSiMiGsiA Domestics 36-Inch double fold percales in light and dark colors. All desirable patterns. This is a high grade 68x72 quality, regular 22c and 25c at 19c yd. 27-Inch Bleached outing Flannel, medium w’eight, well napped, regular 18c yard at 4 yards 63c 36-Inch Daisy or Hope Bleached muslin. Two of the mejst wanted standard brands, 16c value at 14J4c yard 3 Pound quilted cotton comforter batts, size 72x90 inches, slls value at 95c 72 x 99 Pequot and Dwight Anchor sheets. SI.BO value, at .- $1.63 81 x 90 Pequot and Dwight Anchor sheets, $1.90 value at $1.63 SALE Petticoats 35 Petticoats of crepe meteor, radium and heavy quality crepe satin. Hand embroidered, self trimmed with scalloped petal flounces. All coloss. Regular $15.00 at .$7.63 k MMSVERSASY SALE