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Gimbel Brothers
Store Hours : 9 to 5
Closed. Summer Saturdays
For Tomorrow Friday Girnbel Brothers
Gimbel Brothers
Thursday, July 31, 1910.
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PEHNSYLVANIA GUARD
TO BE M 28TH
Men Will Bo Entitled to Wear
Insignia of Rod Koystono
on Shoulder
RECRUITING TO BE PUSHED
The new Pennsylvania State Guard
will be known as tho Twenty-eighth
division, and Its individual members
will be entitled to wear tho red key
stone. This was decided at a conference be
tween Major General William G. Price,
Jr., commander! Adjutant General
Jr., commander; Adjutant General
David Davis and llrluadtcr Generals
Hlckard, Shannon and Coulter at the
Union League today.
j. Plans were made for the commence
Fment of active recruiting of the new
unit In tho early fall. Lists of officers
who served witli tho Keystone Division
In France were examined. These of
ficers will be sent blank applications to
fill out if they wish to return to service.
All the old organizations that went to
France will be reinstated.
Adjutant General Heary his worked
out a tentative plan for thp reorganiza
tion of the National Guard, which
will provide for a complete tactical unit
nnd probably for the organisation of
eight of the Infantry regiments which
went to Camp Hancock ns complete
regiments. In the new guard. Four of
these will be In the division nnd the
other four will be corps troops. The
regiments -which will llkelv be recon
stituted are the old First, Third. Sixth,
Eighth, Tenth, Thirteenth, Sixteenth
and Eighteenth, the Fourth becoming a
machine-gun battalion.
The general is nlso arranging for use
by the three artillery regiments of six
batteries for training purposes. The
complete equipment will be Issued within
a year. The guns will be distributed
among the new regiments as soon as
formed and recognized. There will be
two horse batteries of 75s and two
motor batteries of IfKis.
The organizations will probably be
division, first nnd second brigade and
nrtillcry brigade headquarters ; supply
train of headquarters and six truck
companies; ammunition train of head
quarters and six truck companies; sani
tary train of four ambulance companies
and four field hospitals ; engineer regi
ment of headquarters and six lettered
companies; engineers' trnin of a search
light and pontoon section ; battalion of
signal troops including headquarters,
wire, radio nnd outpost companies;
three regiments of artillery, each with
headquarters, headquarters company,
supply company with six lettered bat
teries; one regiment of cavalry with
headquarters, headquarters troop, ma
ihlnc gun, suppl) and twelve lettered
troops.
Infantry reglmentnl organizations will
'nelude headquarters, supply, machine
gun and twelve lettered companies.
WAGER-SMITHS TO LEAVE
''Gasless Sunday" Episode Followed
by Retirement From Lansdowne
E, Wager-Smith nnd family arc leav
';tg Lansdowne, and, it is reported, their
'.Kodus marks the beginning of perma
nent residence in New York state.
With the departure of the Wager
Stnlth family Lansdowne writes "finis"
to nn episode of "gaslcss Sunday" and
ts alleged -violation by Mr. Wnger
Smith. This incident had Its climax when
Mr. and Mrs. Wager-Smith, disregard
ing the fuel administration, rode from
their home, Marshall road and Wy
lombe avenue, to St. John's Episcopal
Church, one and one-half miles, in their
automobile. When they emerged the
tar was plrfstcrcd with "slacker" signs
nnd overripe tomatoes, while punctured
tires and an empty gasoline tank fur
ther evidenced populnr displeasure.
Some 200 persons witnessed Mr.
Wager-Smith's discomfiture.
J- Ills demands for npology from the
borough council unheeded, Mr. Wager
Smith set about plans for removal. An
auctioneer yesterday sold their house
hold belongings, including the damaged
autonrobile.
NAME STATE MARKET CHIEF
Guy C. Smith Chosen by Governor to
Begin Survey
Guy C. Smith, of Storrs, Conn., has
been appointed director of the bureau of
markets of the Department of Agricul
ture by Governor Sproul. The new di
rector will assume his post tomorrow.
zxu juicuuE iu ui'Kin immediately n mar
let survey of some of the important
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' I Mr. Smith is a graduate of Chicago
t'lTJniversity, where hn took a course in
"V (agricultural economics. Durlmr the last
tnree jears lie lias been engaged in
handling tho market problems of Con
necticut cities. He has also had ex
perience in the matter of forming co
operative organizations and has made
j purvejs of the wholesale houses, cold
storage plants, transportation facilities
and the local food supply of eleven cities
in Connecticut.
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TAX BOARD WANTS TIME
Public Service Appeals In Gloucester
Entail Much Work
The Camden county board of taxa
tion has decided that it needs more
time to consider the testimony in the
tax appeals on the Gloucester shipyard
and the appeals of the Public Service
Corporation on the personal assess
ments throughout the county.
A decision was to hnve been made
yesterday, and now the board has dc-
ddjdthafit will tako two weeks more
before a decision can be given. There
Is much testimony and many briefs to
be gone over. A decision is expected
about August 14.
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- U. S. AMMUNITION ABROAD
36,000 Tons In France July 20 Val
ued at $25,000,000
4, Washington, July 31. (Dy A. P.)
' The War Department still had nearly
If 85,000 tons of small arms and field-gun
nmmiinll tnn nnrl nlrnlann hninka .
"brfnjf back; from France on July 20,
thtt Whole- amount being valued at
I" n $25,000,000.
It included 121,000,000 rounds of
rifle and 18,000,000 rounds of pistol
dh Ml Klivk AVnlA-ltA tilt Al I f Ala 4 1 ma a IhaI,
hu tugu riiuniTC nuriia tut nil rc'lUVH
r,tjun find 303,400 shells for e.ght-inch
oWltxers, Tlifo ammunition in ad
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25,000 WAISTS-MANY HALF
PRICE-
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The Great August Waist Sale Begins Tomorrow Morning
Early as last winter we bought on a "low market" thousands of yards of fine waist cottons, and
held them till Paris should unfold her story of summer blouse fashions.
And oh, but the story is fascinating! Such adorable use of laces newly restored to fashion. And
embroidery! And "frilling!" And hand-stitching! Such lovable necklines!
And we've swelled the sale group with little lots from regular stock, besides samples and overlots
from several fine makers Royal among them! Here's the price story, saving you up to half often more!
At 95c
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f Striped and plaid voiles.
Color-trimmed tshitc oiles.
Plain and noelty weave white
oilcs. Subway Store.
Silk-striped voiles, color-striped
oilcs.
Sheer white lawns and voiles
lacy or tailored. Subway Store
3000 wants of voile, organdie
and bntiitc in white or color or
color-trimmed. Subway Store.
At$1.65
1000 Middy Dlotises of good
quality Lonsdale jean. All
wliite. Subway Store.
Af Sfc 1 l4ilI,Inly of Rnyal make famed
JLJLI.44 Vi J for beautiful "tailoring!"
Voiles, organdies and lawns in checks, stripes and plain white.
Plain-color organdies in rose, blue and orchid.
fAII-over embroidered voiles.
1 Sheer white organdies color
frillcd. Tucked voiles in high-neck
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Lace-trimmed voiles and organdies. Sizes up to 52 in this lot!
At $2
Natural-Color Pongee Silk Waists at $1.50
A firm lustrous quality. Collarless round neck,
or with sailor collar or with convertible collar.
At$2.95
At$3.85
41.50
Fine organdies, batiste
and -voiles, tailored
or adorably trimmed
with Valenciennes,
Venise or filet pat-
. tern laces.
All-over eyelet embroidered voiles.
Venise medallion-trimmed styles.
Short sleeve styles Paris adored!
Hand - embroidered
voiles, Venise lace
trimmed. Pastel tint organdies,
"trimmed" with hand
couchincr.
Matelot blouses of checked organdie or white oile
Exquisitely lacy white oilcs and organdies.
An Enlarged Selling Force, Trained in Waist
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Gnnbels, Illousc Salons, Third fl,..
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unuu isic, nisi jiuur; auiivvay Store.
Five Thousand Five Hundred (5,500) Linen Handkerchiefs Men's and Women's-
On Sale Friday at 18c to 38c real linen, all. Very great bargains.
Baby Caps and Tiny Girls'
Hats at $1
That's Less
Than Half
Cunning styles that have sold down to fews-of-a-kind. The Baby
Caps are as dainty as can bel And straw or lingerie hats for tiny girls
up to six years. To close at $1.
Baby's Coach and Crib Pillows filled with hair and down. For
baby's comfort. Special at $1.50.
Dainty Pillow Cases at 55c, 85c, SI, $1.25 and $1.50.
Tiny Girl's' Cool Waist Dresses at $2.95
Of white lawn, color-stitched or trimmed with organdie in green,
yellow or. Dink. In 2-to 6-year sizes. With a charm all their own.
Gimbcls, Second floor.
The New Long Organdie Collars
That Really Trim One's Dress
And that wash so well! Severely plain or with puffing of net and
edging of ruffles. Some have ruffles df Valenciennes lace
at $1, $1.50, $1.75 and $2.25
Flat and semi-roll shapes.
LongjCollars with cuffs to match, at $1.50 a set. Of white
organdie edged in two net ruffles, or with dainty lace insertion alter
nating with puffings of organdie.
Other Sets of white organdie, Valenciennes lace-trimmed, at $2.50
nd $3. Gimbels, First floor.
For Week-end Trips or August Vacations
Misses' Smart Tub Dresses
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Men's Suits
of Priestley's Cravenette
English Mohair
$5, $8.50 and $11.50
Cool, dainty tub dresses suitable for wear any hour during the dayl
All the favorite fabrics plenty of oiIes and sopie organdies in
the $11.50 group.
Many, many models to choose from.
Now at $5, $8.50 and $11.50
Girls' Tub Dresses Reduced to $2.65
Ginghams and chambrays for sturdy wear, and -voiles that are
dressier. In 6- to 14year sizes.
Girls' "Fluffy-Ruffle" Chiffon Dresses
at $17.75
Adorable fashions for party wear at the seashore or mountains. In
white, shell pink and canary. For ages 6 to 16 years.
. Gimbcls, Salons of Dress, Third floor
Fiber Silk Sweaters
One of the prettiest happen to be a cool, lovely "leaf green." Belted
Tuxedo coat style in a light fancy weave. At $19.50.
The same style, with pearl or self-covered buttons, in pink, rose,
black, Nile, marine or robin's egg blue. At $19.50.
Gimbels, Tirst floor.
Stock-Taking Clearance of Men's Furnishings
Limited Lots of Every Stylish Summer SortSavings Run to Half or More
Plenty of $2.50 and $3 50 Shirts in tne group at
$1.35 madras and all the summer sorts. In silk and
fiber silk, at $4.95, there are savings of as much as
four dollars.
To Take on Week-end "Shore" Trips
Women's Beach or
Swimming Suits
Best variety and values at Gimbelsl
Women's knitted Swimming Suits, at $6.90, $7.90,
$8.90 to $12.75. Black and colors with contrast
trimming.
And surf-satin (cotton) Beach Suits in black,
piped in colors, at $3, $5 and $5.90.
' Gimbcls, Salons of Dress, Third floor.
Silk Four-in-Hand Scarfs, at 50c you can save third
to half, if you simply grab.
Washable Ties, at 35c--three for $1 with colored
I embroidered figures.
Pad Garters, satin pad, at 25e saing a third.
Pajamas, at $1.65 stores pay more at wholesale.
Bath Robes, terry (Turkish towel fabric), at $3.25
some worth three times the price.
Men's Suspenders, cowhide ends; first-rate, at 40e.
Less than wholesale.
Boys' Blouses, at 68e soft collars.
Boys' Four-in-Hand Scarfs, at 38c.
Boys' real cowhide Belts, sizes 24 to 30 in, at 50c.
We have to clear out $15,000 to $20,000 worth of
furnishings at every stock-taking for our -men's trade
is hard to please, and we must keep a little ahead of
the vogue. Every item from our own good stocks.
Gimbels, Grand Aisle and Men's Section.
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Reduced to $11.50
Reduced to $13.50
Reduced to $16.50
Wherever the sun shines with sub-tropical severity
the world over, there you will find men wearing suits of
mohair a material that gives coolness and good appear
ance as well as service. Save a third at $11.50,
$13.50 and $16.50 because we are clearing out sum
mer stocks.
Men's Imported Silk Suits
At $20 and $25
For men and young men; up-to-date belt-back and
plain models.
Best Clothing Values
Philadelphia
Kuppenheimer
in
Now at $22.50
Save $10 to $12.50
Now at $26.50
Save $8.50 to $13.50
Now at $33
. Save $9.50 to $17
Summer
suits, men s and youi?
men's models: plain and
waist - seam models, at
$22.50.
Kuppenheimer Summer
Suits,- single- and double
breasted, plain and waist
line models, at $26.50.
Kuppenheimer Summer
Suits, single- and double
breasted waist-line models.
a wjde assortment, at $33
weights f 130? F,ine Worsted Suits at $40
Wetghts for all year 'round wear. They'll be higher later.
Reductions in Men's Sub-Tropical
Weight Suits
Kuppenheimer Suits of Priestley's Scotch
Braemer and Aerpore Cloth, also very light wor
steds, cheviot and serge Suits, reduced to $16.50.
Two-piece.
Kuppenheimer Air-o-Weavc and Cool Cloth
Suits, reduced to $13.50.
Raincoats, Slip-ons, Cravenettes and Gabardines,
variously $7.50 to $30.
Trousers of U. S. Gov. white navy twill and
shrunk army duck, at $2.50 and $3.
Gimbels, Second floor.
Boys' Wash Suits
, Wh!,orJ.,.M.,'(?r ,l,e little bo' of 8 or " I'usky
chap of 18, Gimbel wash suits are made for service
and good looks while in service.
Washable Norfolk Suits, at $5, $6.75 and $8 75
Ages 8 to 18.
,.WaV,li,hle Sl"!5. in Middy. Junior Norfolk and
Oliver Iwist models, at $2.50 and $3.50.
("Sporti Bloom, Ag 8 t0 -,..
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Glmb.i., Third' floor
A Sale of Girls ' Tub Dresses 1 In the Subwy Store
at $1.85 : Average Saving of
Half
Four of the Many Styles at $1.85.
The sale starts eight hundred strong.
Twelve attractive styles to choose from.
Girlish sash models, or with overskirts and
some pleated or tucked.
All have dainty unusual pockets. Belts that
are wide or narrow. And frills are used as trim
mings. High or normal waist lines. Buttons and
embroidery are added touches.
As to 'materials ginghams in bright plaids
sometimes in combination with plain colors, per
cales, chambrays and reps in colors girls like best.
in 6- to 14-year sizes.
The best bargains of the
season at $1.85.
Gimbels, Subway Store
Tub Skirts
For Vacationists'
at $1.85
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Save a Third
to a Half
Tuck two or three
of these Tub Skirts
into the vacation trunk
they'll come in
handy.
Of lincen (cotton)
and gabardine.
Pearl buttons, poc
kets and belts furnish
the finishing touches.
Reduced to $1.05.
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At $1.85
GIMBEL BROTHERS
Market : Chestnut : Eighth and Ninth
Men's and Young Men's
Palm Beach Suits at $11.50
Exceptionally well tailored. Season's newest colorings
Plenty in blue, gray, tan and neat mixtures. Good range o sizes.
Choose at $11.50. Each suit has the Palm Beach label.
248 Men's and Young Men's Tropical-weight Suits, at $7.50.
312 Men 's and Young Men 's Suits
at $13.50
Neat mixtures in worsteds, cassimeres, cheviots, tweeas and
homespuns. Unusually good value saving of a third. Your
choice at $13.50. Gimbels, Subway Store
Boys' Wash Suits now
75c to $2.50
Save a third or more; for, boys, 3 to 10 years.
Boys' Wash Norfolk Suits, $2.25. Save a full half; for
boys, 7 to 17 years.
Boys' Blue Serge Suits, $8.75 and $10. All sizes for boys,
7 to 17 years, Gimbels, Subway Store
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