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HIGHER SCHOOL TAX
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CALLED INADEQUATE
Board Members Say Added
$1,500,000 Can't Increase
Number of Buildings
Doubt whether any of the approxi
mately $1,500,000 addition to the funds
of the Hoard of Education accruing
from tho prospective Increase In the
school tax would W avntlnblc for the
carrying out of the contemplated budd
ing program In event of the pntsage of
pending legislative measures relative
to teachers' salaries Is expressed by
members and officials of the board.
In view of the congestion existing in
many schools, the numerous antiipiated
structures and the Insanitary conditions
In these buildings, which the lltirenu of
Health has condemned as illegal, this
revelation that the additional funds
shortly to be acquired would probably
prove inadequate for comprehensive con
struction comes to school circles like tho
news of n disaster.
Favorable action by the state Senate
Monday completed the passage through
the Legislature of the Stott bill, which
amends the heliool code by permitting in
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh increase of
the present school tax of six mills to
seven mills in 11)20 and to eight mills
In 1021 and thereafter. It is considered
, certain the Governor will sign the bill.
Provide- for Salary Increases
Two other measures now before the
legislature provide; respectively, for
the equalization of the salaries of men
anil women teachers and for the advance
of teachers' salaries generally by add
ing to these an increase of 10 per cent
to bo appropriated by the state nnd n
supplementary 10 per cent to be puid by
local school boards.
Members of the Hoard of Education
said that until the passage of these two
measures they would be unable to de
termine their exact financial situation.
They founded their predictions of n
temporary abandonment or curtailment
of the building program, however, mi
the reduction ot the increase of the
school tax for next year to seven mills.
The board has been unanimous in nd
vocoting an eight-mill "tax, on the
ground that nothing less would be
adequate to meet the demands for both
the sufficient compensation of teachers
and the erection ot new schools nnd the
Improvement nnd renovation of old
structures. , ,
"I am told the not increase in the
school tax at seven mills on the dollar
will be about $1,500,000." said Joseph
W. Catherine. "Hut the prospect is
that most of this sum will be consumed
by the increase of salaries, whicli the
State law may compel us to pay. Just
now we don't know where we stand.
Await Legislative Action
"Wc must await action by the Legis
lature. How much of the building pro
gram -no will be able to go ahead with
we don't know. Ifcw buildings and im
provements are extremely necessary
nnd wc had looked forward to having
these unon the acquisition of more funds
through an increase of tax. Of course,
we want to help the teachers as well.
I believe we would have hecn able to
take care of both the building program
nnd the teachers If wo hail procured an
cignr mill tax, vvitli only a seven nun
tax things lire doubtful. However, wc
are letting out contracts for minor
improvements on numerous schools."
Dr. John P. Curber. superintendent
of schools, pointed out that, in addition
to the snlnry measures pending In the
Legislature, a provision in the Wood
ward charter bill would possibly have
a considerable bearing on tin proportion
of the sum to be appropriated to teach
ers and to the total funds of the' board.
"The Woodward bill provide for
'compensation.' " Doctor (inrjjer' Mild.
"Much deynds on the meaning of the
word. The tpicstlon Is, Does 'compen
sation' mean just salary or both Milarv
and bonus? That is n thing that will
have to be definitely settled befote wo
can accurately know our situation."
Hae $400,000 for Hulldlnss
Doctor (larder agreed that with only
the accession of funds supplied hv n
sepii-tul'.l tax the immense sum likely
to be consumed In salary Increases
would be very detrimental to the build
ing program.
"Hut at any inte we have $-100,000 at
hand which cannot be apiiron-Jatcd for
MtilniicM," he added, referring to the
amount represented by a property on
Arih street, between Fifteenth nnd Six
teenth stress acquired by tho board of
illicit inn Tor the erection of n new ail
ministration building. "With that
money we are going nhcad with a pari
of our program."
Franklin Smcdley, when nslse I
whether in his opinipu the payment of
salary increases would preclude the
building of schools, replied:
"It looks that way. Hut we will
have to wait and sec."
Most of the tax Increase will go fo,
salaries," said William Itowen. "I
think, though, wc will have a little for
buildings."
BROWN COMMENCEMENT
Thirty-four Preparatory Students
Received Diplomas Last Night
Drown Preparatory .School graduated
thirty-four students ut the commence
ment exercises hold in Wltherspoon Hall
last night. After the graduates had
marched to their places the salutatory
was given by ticorge W. Kessler.
An oration, "Keconstruetlnu and the
United States," uns delivered by W. X,
Ashmnn Howe, while tho valcdictorj
was pronounced by Walter !. Knot.se.
live gold medals uhd the Itcnssclaer
mediil were nwarded the students re
ceiving the highest credits In Kngllsh.
nistory, trench, hchotarshlp and nth
titles, science and mathematics and de
bate. .Musical numbers were furnished bv
i,",nry l "nrtl". f the class of
i.Utl, and Thomas MiL'onnell, of the
graduating class. The liouor roll was
read by Abrnhain L, Myers nnd the
medals were presented by Howard II.
1'iousc.
Captain E. C. Smith Cited
Captain Karl (.'. Smith, of 820 South iJ
St. Deruard street, lias been notified of j
his citation bj (Jenernl Pershing "for
distinguishing nnd exceptional gallantry
nt the battle of l'hartrec Fcrmc, Oc
tober fi, UI1S." Captain Smith scrcl
with the Ordnance Deserve. Corps, fif ,
the Seventh Infantry Hrlgude.
STUDEBAKER-
5-passenger touring; splendid con
dition; $300.
LEXINGTON MOTOR CO.
OF PA.
851 N. Broad Street
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Powder for
Peace
At ' the average rate the
people composing the nil
lion Delineator families
consume 770 cans of talcum
powder every waking hour;
12,328 a day; 4,500,000 cans
a year. But Delineator
families buy much more
than the average of all neces
sities ami comforts. Do you
make anything to tell our
people about?
The
Delineator
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One1 Million Homes
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A Sale of Most Exquisite
Besses
That Cannot Be
Duplicated Under $25
itocki mat Dreatuc llio now
fnslilon thouRliLs In ceiy line.
Georgettes, nft ns nnd taf
fetas In the s"iad r desired for
hcuMiorc, city and mountain
wear.
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Satin
Camisoles,
98c
N'avy blue, flesh
or white. Slip
over and open In
front stylos.
, Street Floor
Women's Jersey Wool Sports Suits, $25
Wash
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Large, Black
Horsehair
Trimmed
HATS
$3.93
M.0O Values
Trimmed with
fioweri and cl
cl ribbon.
Street Floor
Women's
New Voile &
siik-Dresses
no
.00
Smart wash
frocks In most
unusual styles,
also Bilk frocks
In taffetas, satins
and crepe de
chine. Very
good values.
Women's Summer
Wash
Suits
$6.98
Girls'
Voile
Dresses
$1.98
In lovely
styles and
p a t tern?.
S'zes 6 to 14
years.
Girls' $5
Summer
'Coats
$3.00
Fine quality
.silk poplins
In new shades
Sizes 6 to 14
years.
Skirts
$1-98
V 1 n o quality
materials
plain or nov
elty Several
dressy styles
for choice
Street Floor
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Georgette
Waists
Sg.00
Unusual value
for prices
nre ailvnneln
every day. All
shinies
Mrcrt Floor
H0I1E OF STYLE & ECONOMY
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The Best
Iron Made
Be Sure You Get
An American Beauty
It will cost a trifle more, but that means
nothing in the greater service you will
receive. y
After using it a year or five years you will
have forgotten the cost and will know only
that you' have an iron that has never failed
you. -
It is like a fine tool. A workman does not
choose a saw or a chisel merely because it
costs less than another. His selection is
based upon his knowledge of its dependa
bility. Tho-maker's name or what fellow
workmen have told him or their experi
ence, is his guide.
Tha American Beauty iron is the choice
of more than a million women. Ask your
neighbor what iron she uses. The chances
are she will say hers is an American Beauty
and she will give you the strongest en
dorsement for it.
The American Beauty is a good iron in
every "way. Some will tell you they like it
because it is shaped properly and has a
cut-away nose that makes ironing easier.
Others refer to its fine finish and the way
in which it is balanced. It has a durable,
flexible cord, protected to give long service.
And all will tell you it is reliable, that it
gives no trouble and there are no post
poned ironings on account of its failure to
be in working condition.
No saving in price is equal to such advan
tages as that, so be sure you get an
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iimencan Beauty
ELECTRIC mew
Sold by Electrical, Hardware and Department Stores and Electric Companle
totntifcetwed by American Electrical Heater Co., Detroit, Oldeit and Larje.t EkIu.Ito Mauufaetttreri of Complete Line Electrical Heating DeWee
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" "Strawbridge & Clothier Annivers
I" II
ary Sale
If You Do Not
Wish to Pay
All at Once
You may call at our De
ferred Payment Office and
arrange to extend the time
for payment on merchan
dise over a period of two or
more months. Everybody pays
the same bed-rock cash price for
Roods, so that it is necessary to
add a small pcrccntape for in
terest nnd clerical work on de
ferred nccounts. (Floor l'A,
Filbert Street). ,
For W
memi
Washable Skirts
Ono of the most popular of
summer's separate Skirts, prob
ably because it looks so well and
Kivcs such good wear. Two un
usual Anniversary values:
Special at $1.85 - With
extra belt and smart, button
trimmed pockets; fancy stripes.
Special at $3.50 Two at
tractive models with button
trimmed pockets nnd extra belt.
SlrawlirlilC" f- (lulhur
Sccond Floor lnlro
Porto Rican
Undergarments
Of fine, soft material, hand
made and hand-eYnbroidcred. On
come the neck and sleeves are
scalloped; on others, they are
finished with hemstitched casing,
ribbon-run. Some of the En
velope Chemise have shoulder
straps. All have fine hand-embroideries
on the front special
nt $2.95.
For trousseaux and summer
outfits, the opportunity to save
on Undergarments of the exclu
sive Sort Ptrnubrlilu-p S. ClcithW
Trench S.lon, Third Hour Wc-t
Petticoat Variety
Pretty Heathcrbloom Petti
coats in white with designs in
color are just what many women
are looking for to wear under
summer frocks; plaited flounce.
Specinlly priced in the Anniver
sary Sale at $1.50.
Extra - size Petticoats,
special at $1.25 White satinc
with tucked Hounce finished with
plaiting.
Striped Gingham Petti
coats, special at 55c Serv
iceable for everyday. Sectional
flounce. Slrawlirl.lcn i C'lothlor
TiilrU lloor. West
Miss Cloud's Well
Known Toilet
Goods
Miss Cloud's Toilet Prepara
tions rank among the best for
quality and purity. Seldom are
they to be had below regular
prices. But the Anniversary Sale
brings two of tho most wanted
articles at a saving.
Perspiratio, special at lflc
and 42c An antiseptic, deodor
izing powder that removes odor
and relieves prickly heat and
chafing. , ,
La Perle Face Powder,
special at 26c and 58c Pour
Mrr'idBe & Clothler-Al.le 10, Centre
Anniversary , Sale Millinery
Extraordinary .Reductions on Trimmed Hats
lints of our usual standard and well-known refinement of style
in fact, many are Hats from our legular collections, which have been
grcatlv reduced; others are made up in our own workrooms from
special purchases of Hats and Tiimminpr, bought at price concessions
from manufacturers who supply us all the year around. For to-morrow;
Fine Trimmed Hats Reduced to SB.flO
Colored Trimmed lints that were formerly double and triple their I
present price. Home aie not quite a- flesh as new, but all are wonderful l
values at this price.
Excellent Collection of Trimmed Hats, $2.50 1
Chiefly coloicd, Some black the remainder of ono of our best lines
of Tnrrmeil Hats, foimerly fiom two to three times this price. All'
trimmed .11 our own workrooms. ,
Smart Straw Sailors Reduced to $2.95 ''
.Some entirely of pineapple braid, others with split crown and
pineapple brim. In all tho newest .sweater .shades.. '
Crepe Georgette Hats, Special at $3.95 '
In navy blue, black and white.
- Mrnm brldcc f. i u.thi. r s , nnfl riorr. Market Street. Wet ,
Extra Values in Cotton Waists
Thousands of crisp, cool, dainty Waists, worth
from one-fourth to one-third more
JVnm Qfin Of all-white fancy-stripe voile, made
- wilii cunvujuint' ur nut luiiui r uiau
i.iuy pinu and blue checked effects with white or
nndie collar.
Vnin t f) Voiles and "batistes, plain and
1VIV Q1.QV closs.barrcd; all-white or with a
pretty touch of color on collar and cuffs.
Nnm $7 OT White voiles trimmed with lace
nVlU pi.tO aml cmbtoidory, some with lace
tiimmcd plaited fiill. One model sketched.
IMnm C9 JJ'T Voile nnd batiste, in white and
nUlV V&.0J co()1. Cffccts; Somo cmbioidercd,
others hemstitched in color; pretty now collars.
Garden Smocks now $2.25 and $2.85
pink, blue and rose, with white organdie collar daintily em-
ptraubrldRo & Clothier Second l'loor Centre
n ti
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In
broidcrcd in coloi.
Many Silk Waists in the Sale
Every kind from the tailored satin-stnpe tub
silk, to the beaded or emb-oidered crepe Gcoigette, at
prices that are MUCH LESS THAN REGULAR.
Crepe Georgette Waists $3.95 to $7.50
White, flesh and lovely light shades, some daint
ily tucked, others cmbroideicd, beaded or lace-trimmed.
The model sketched, $5.50.
Crepe de Chine Waists $3.95 and $5.50
Smart tailo-ed models in tucked effects, some
with vest of tucks; flat or convcitiblc collar.
China Silk Waists $1.95 to $3.95
Black and white all Tailored Waists, in plaited
and yoke effects; roll, flat or convertible collar, some
with a double frill down the front.
Tub Silk Waists now $3.95 and $5.50
Satin-stripe tub silks, in lovely color effects, all
smartly tailoied' and finished with convertible collar.
good makes in the lot.
N
Royal and other
StrawbrMco . Clothier Second floor Centre
Silk Muslin and
Satine Save
Fast-black Satine . - Tho
kind wanted for children s
bloomers, petticoats, aprons,
batWngsuiU, and such needs, s
in the Anniversary Sale a sav
ing of almost one-half at 38c a
a White Satine, special at
45c a yard-Worth one-thml
mSiik Muslin, special at 40c
i yard A sheer, lustrous silk-
4uan3Btache8 wide. ,
Buttqns Come in
the Anniversary
Sale
Buttons have a way of flying
off dresses and underdo the that
makes the news of less-tnan-usuaf
prices for them most wel-
COcean Pearl Buttons -Large
and medium sizes, in a
variety of styles-SOc to $1.35
a Ocean Pearl Buttons -Medium
and large sizes; two-holeTdself-shank-12cacard.
Ocean Pearl Buttons -qriiall
sizes 8c and 10c a dozen.
White Cotton Crochet
Buttons-Large sizes-18c a
CURlack Tvory Buttons
Largo biS mecfium sizes, for
trimming-12c and 18c a ca d.
Fresh Water Pearl Buttons-Large
and medium sizes
10c a dozen. ciotw.r-
FllbTrt Street Cro. Al
Golden Special To-morrow
HOUSE
DRESSES
A Great Collection
Extraordinary Value
At
The Anniversary Sale has brought forth no more remarkable
lot of merchandise under the famous GoMch Special sign than this
laico purchase of women's House Dresses, at $l.Go worth from
one-half more to almost double the price. Waist-line and straight
line models, of GINGHAM in checks, plaids and stripes, and
CHAMBRAY in plain green, blue and. pink Long and tnrce
auarter sleeves; detachable belt, pocket in -kirt. Sizes .10 to 4b.
$enr exceptional value at $1.65. BE SURE TO SEE THEM TO-
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$1.65
Filbert Street West
In View of Market Conditions
It Will Pay You to Buy RUGS
at These Anniversary Prices
It is a Known iaci mat hub imtra .- u.. fa. .--. ., ; .V'
owinL' to difficulties encountered in securing raw materials and othei
causes, uespue mis iuckw i'avc umiu y ,,.-.... r - -- -
recular stock at reductions from the retail prices based on cost, to us.
Our present stock was purchased some time ago, when market prices
vere mucn lower iium unv nuvt; pvcu .v.... .. .-..-.
takablo indications that manufacturers' prices w ill go still higher ami
i 11 i- .. at. . Ar !n tlin nnnl- 4 11 Til f I nO
that the same graties win cost, mum muiu i. ....i m.. v.
Anniversary Sale therefore presents a truly remarkable oppoitunity
for substantial savings which no home furnisher can afford to let pass
,., .i i cc L-...nli Pi-n.tinll pvopv desirnhlp s,1zn nnd kino
of Standard and Summer Rug is included m the Sale at much less than
tho ni-Psrnt market value but let these two items give an idea of tho
character of the savings:
Crex De Luxe Grass Rugs, xlU ij15.5u
All frosli. clean and nerfect. They are in cool, summer colorings
and most attractive patterns.
Old Colonial Kag Kugs, 9x12 $ll.5U
Of clean, new selected cloths woven in well-harmonized "hit-and-
miss" patterns both light and dark colorings.
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Player-Piano Rolls
35c each, 3 for $1
mi j- i :u xi.- i.i x xu:
xou win nna io ivt, ut mis i
special price nearly all the popu- 1
Jar IlOllS. Also a xcw tiuaanui
and word rolls. In fact, there's
good choosing special at 35c
each, 3 for $1.0K
HtTawbrldEu & Clothier 5th Floor, Wet
1000 Pairs of Grover's
Shoes for Tender Feet
High Shoes, Special, $6.95
Oxfords and Pumps, $5.95
A really extraordinary occasion! A fortunate, special purchase of
1000 pairs of J. J. Grover's Sons' famous Shoes for' women who require
soft, comfortable footwear, at an average saving of about one-third.
High Shoes of black glazed kid, button or laced, cloth or kid tops, or
white canvas, laced, special at $6.95. Oxfprds of black glazed kid with
hand-turned soles, onwhite canvas with welted soles, also plain common
sense vOxfords made especially for tender feet. Pumps of black kid,
turned soles, also of gun-metal calf or dark tan calf $5.95.
;t StrawbrlJgo Clothier Eighth and Filbert Streets
Strawbridge & Clothier
MARKET ST.
EIGHTH ST.
FILBERT ST.
This is Boy
Scout Week '
Tho President of tho United
States recognizes the great
good the Boy Scout organiza
tion has done in developing
manly character and habits in
the boys of America, and en
dorses the nation-wido cam
paign for 1,000,000 Associate
Members June 8th to 14th.
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Four-in-hands, at 95c
Four-in-hands, at $1.15
Four-in-hands, at $1.45
Through some very fortunate
purchases from several promi
nent manufacturers, we are in a
position to dispose of an unusual
collection of handsome Neck
wear at savings men will find
well in keeping with the Anni
versary Sale standard of value
giving. Distinctive fabrics and
patterns new and desirable in
every way.
Straw hrM'-e (. Clothier
Alilo 1. Market Street
So Many Men Are
Looking1 for Soft
While Shirts
We feel that as many men as
possible should know of the un
usually comprehensive collection
here to choose from. With or
without collars and at exceed
ingly attiactivo prices:
With Neckband
White Madras Shirts, at $1.26.
White Poplin Shirts, at $1.50.
White Mercerized Pongee. $2.
White Radium Pongee, $2.50.
White Ox-weave Cheviot, $3.
With Attached Collar
White Madras Shirts, at $1.25.
White Cheviot Shirts, at $1.25.
White Poplin Shirts, at $2.00.
White Radium Pongee, $2.50.
White Cheviot Shirts, at $2.50.
Of Ox-weave Cheviot, $3.00.
Straw hrldite & Clothier
Eat Store, Eighth Street
The Homme
Anniversary Values in
the Section Devoted to
Cut Glass, China
and Art Wares
Of course we could not begin,
to give a detailed list of ALL the
attractive values displayed in
this section, but here are a few
of the many unusual opportuni
ties made possible by special pur
chases for the Anniversary Sale:
CUT GLASS Rowls $3.60.
Compotes
$2.85.
Vases, 8-inch $2.90 and $3.00;
10-inch $3.60, $4.00 and $7.25;
12-inch $5.65, $8.00 and $10.00.
Olive Trays $1.23.
Sugar-and-Cream Sets $2.75
and $2.90. Pitchers $6.35.
Colon- Ti ays $2.75. Oval
Fruit Dishes $5.50.
Round Dishes $1.60. Ice
Tub.sT$4.80.
CHINA Hundreds of Dinner
bets of American ana
Imported China and Porcelain,
as well as single useful pieces
and Sets at substantial savings.
ART WARES ilmerican
pottery
Vases and other pieces 80c
to $5.80.
Hrass Jardinieres, and other
Brass Wares $1.85 to $5.35.
Imported Marble Rusts and
Figures $4.75 to $33.00.
Imported French Bronze
Pieces $9.90 to $35.00.
0 Strawbridge 4 Clothier Ilaaeraent
See How a Fireless
Cooker Saves Time,
Labor, Fuel and
Food
Just now we are demonstrat
ing to housewives how the
IDEAL FIRELESS COOKER
m auno uiick uiiu lor an me i lp
problem of how to cook in hptp '
weuwier yei Keep cool ana col
fortable. See this demonstn
tion. IDEAL PIRR1.ES'.
COOKERS come in one-, two,
and three-comnartment sizesY'l
with the various necessary uten
sils of one-piece seamless alumi
num. Prices range from $17.00
to $45.00.
Special This Week
Our own popular two-compartment
Cooker, with one 8-quart
roasting kettle or cook pot, also
ono Triplex set of utensils, each
holding two quarts, soapstone
discs and thermometer included
special at $27.00.
Strawbridge & Clothier Baeement
Statioeeiry
In th,e Anniversary Sale at
good savings:
Priscilla Lawn Paper,
special at 65c White, 72
Sheets of Paper and 72 Envel
opes. ,
Paneled Writing Paper,
special at 25c-iWhite or tint.
edT24 Sheets of Paper ant 24
Envejopes.
Boxed Stationery, special
at 22c Kid or linen finish, one
quire with Envelopes.
DuHng the Anniversary Salt,
we engrave Calling Card at f
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