fgjttyp' vqftf)? i1"''' nBW&kf)W$--tii EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER-PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1919 0 'Vct if in Gimbel Brothers Store Hours 9 to 5:30 Store Open All Day Saturday Friday, October 10, 1919 ' i T REPAIR CREW i i I -x l A 01 TR ICT Merchants Would Divide City Into Zones for Upkeep of Streets and Lights WOULD ELIMINATE POLITICS Zono repair crows to keep the light?, btreots ami oilier city improvements In pood condltli nro favored br the Twenty-ninth Ward tttiilnm Men's and Taxpayers' Association. Tho plan to have a repair crew sta tioned In each of thp eight senatorial districts, to have complete charge of minor repairs In their respective dis tricts and mate repairs at once, was advanced at n meeting of the associa tion last night by Richard Weglcin, candidate for the new Council. Such a system, he explained, would do much toward securing more .rapid repairs in the lighting and paving sys tem. The abolition of the old ward system of politics, he said, would do away with tho old-time manner of awarding improvements to various wards according to their political affili ations. Tho association indorsed Mr. AVeg lcin's candidacy and the zone-repair system. The association also decided to hold the annual New Year's celebration again (his jrar, it having been elimi nated during the war. 'Die carnival will lie in conjunction with n, welcome home fcxtiril for tervico men, and Post 250, of the American Legion, will ro operate in the plan. Kduard Noepplc. president of the United Uusiness Men's Association, and State Senator August .T. Daix also spoke. William J. AVahl, president of the association, presided at the meeting, which was held at 2800 Girard avenue. SPRdDLliEfsbVATION AT DINNER TO ITALIANS Governor Cheered When Men tioned for Presidency as Ad miral Conz is Honored Governor Sproul was hailed as the "next Pjesident of the United States" at n dinner given in honor of Admiral Conz and officers of the Italian battle ship Contc Di Cavour at the Bellevue Stiatford last night. "Hurrah for the next President," an enthusiast yelled when Governor Sproul was called upon to speak. The response, was immediate and for more thnn two minutvs (he Governor had to remain quite while the applause con tinued. He emphasized the love of country inborn in every Italian and praised tho Italians who come to the United States as good, substantial citizens. Count Macchi Di Cellere, Italian am 1 basSador to the United States"ilrdised the lne of country that prompts men to devote their lives Jo the advance ment of their nation. "The life of the individual is short, but the life of n nation is eternal; therefore, it behooves each of us to devoto his thort life to tho nation," he said. ' , A siher loving cup, three feet high, w'as piesented to the battleship bv the Olreolo Italiano, of which Robert J.om hardi is president. Admiral Conz said his mission to the United States is to express the grati tude of Italy to this country and to cement friendly relations between the citizens of the two countries. BOY SCOUTS REWARDED Seven Receive Eagle Badges at Largest Court of Honor " Boy Scouts of Philadelphia held the largest court of honor in the history of their organization last night in Room 200. City Hall. The awards embraced 1058 merit badges, 121 life and Btar badges. even eagle badges, 103 achieve ment buttons for the sale of Liberty bonds and numerous badges for the sale of war-saving stamps. The eagle badges, which represent the highest honor the Scout organiza tion can bestow and which can be ob tained by a Boy Scout only by win ning twenty-one previous awards, were presented by Dr. Charles D. Hart,' While the presentation took place the assembly of Boy Scouts stood, and as each recipient came forward upon the calling of his name a uniform salute was given. Those who were awarded eagle badges were Charles Coulomb, .Tr., Troop No. 0; II. G. Calder. Troop No. 30: Earl S. Crew, Troop TS'o. 30; P. M. Sax, Troop No. 102; Louis E. David, Troop No. 02; James Ellzcy, Troop No. 177, and Harry Voder, Troop No. 3. DELK SPEAKS OF UNREST Believes Education and Justice Will Help Solve Problems Harrisburg. Oct. 10. Better edu cational facilities for industrial workers and justica in settling differences will go far toward removing causes of un rest in tho world, said tho 'Rev. Dr. Edwin Heyl Delk, of Philadelphia, in nn address here last night. He spoke before the Eastern Pennsylvania Luth eran Synod. It was voted to erect a $50,000 build ing at the Tressler Orphanage at Lops ville for technical education. The synod adopted a resolution that ministers and official boards of tho synod be instructed not to grant letters of dismissal' to Christian Science, Seventh Day Advent and, other religious beliefs. The prohibition movement was indorsed. Rev. A. Pohlman. of Philadelphia, discussed the situation of the Lutherans of Poland. Finland and other Baltic states and urged that aid be sent to them. 13 POPULAR GIRLS ON TRIP Candidates 'for Sponsorship Honor Enjoy Voyage on Hog Island Thirteen girl employes of Hog Island who were elected to represent the thir teen divisions of the shipbuilding plant at the recent election for a sponsor for the steamship Hog Island, reaped the benefit of their popularity when they Sailed down the Pelaware river aboard he Hog Island today. ,. Tho Hog Island left the shipbuilding ijlant at 8 o'clock this morning bound -4 tor her trial run to Ship John Light, r u the Delaware bay, and return, and St. 7keenlng 'with an invitation byFreri. - "H- Bt,.MO. JJtuih, ,of.,tiie fijnuisn (imha& fivi lmn.fvpfamf Qhrvot F-o . Figures and Pictures to Prove That One aaajhuta .,& t kiivv a cfl.Li& Store Holds to Fair Prices t( Something Unique in Millinery" And at $7.50, $8.50, $10.50, $12.50, $15, $18.50, $22.50 and $25 Especially the hand-craft trim med millinery that is in such high vogue hand-craft that is not only silk-thread embroidery or silver ov gold embroidery or chenille cm broidery or cellaphane embroidery but wonderful hand-drnping and hand-tuckings. Ostrich in fascinating treatment', too. And about every kind of fine fancy that Paris fancies. Velvets, Felts, Fabrics MllUnery Salons. Third flour. Women's Coats 100 Styles Between $35 and $59.75 Plain or fur-trimmed. Of such famously-fashionable coatings as wool-velours, tinseltones, broadcloths, silvertono-bolivias and overseas-coatings. Groups of styles at $35, $39.75, $45, $55 and $59.73. And Ready With 500 of the New Sports Coatees Of the fabric-furs de luxe seal fabric-fur, or beaer fabric-fur or broadtail fabric-fur. They are cut over fur-coat patterns. They are lined like fur coats. Many of them have enormous fur collars. And they look like fur coats. A good-looking Coatee of either beaver fabric-fur, or seal fabric fur for as little as $29.75. Magnificent examples at $35, $45. $59.75. $65, $69.75 to $89.75 variously of broadtail fabric-fur, Baffin seal fabric-fur, Ungava seal fabric-fur and golden beaver fabric-fur. (Umbels, Salon of lire.. Thlnl floor, Georgette Crepe g" Blouses Ten Styles and Particularly Good Luck Women's Black Shoes $6.50 $7.50 $8.50 $9.00 Tan Shoes $8.50 $9.00 $10.00 $6.50 $9 $8.50 $9 All through the war and in the harder-for-storekcep er days since Gimbels have used the power of the organi zation to protect its public from price rises beyond those of real necessity. Of course, in these days of extreme foot clothing some complicated leather combinations and very elaborate work manship make shoes cost a goodly sum. We have the ultra styles lots of them but please don't compare prices of newly elegant shoes with those of beforc-true-war simpler styles. Let us look at the facts fairly and then you can buy fairly whatever degree of shoe elegance you please. Children's Boys' Shoes Sizes 6 to 8 8'2 to I I 1ft Vi to 2 . 214 to 6 I Rlr-L- KImHI, M75 i , A ti7t: I311 rf.r-.r- . I w.. . v ..,,.. vs. .t, i iu v, v-x. tw DiacK. ao.o 4D.UU fcb.UU &Y.UU Tan $3.25 $3.75 $5.00 $7.00 Tan- $4.50 $5.50 GimbflR. tconri floor. Men's Black Shoes $6.00 $7.00 $7.50 $10.00 Tan Shoes $6.50 $7.00 $7.50 Girls' Fur-Collared Coats at $17.50 ( at Some with wee, flne, snowy Valenci ennes edgings on the dainty jabot-f 1 ill fronts. Some in smart little, pretend-to-be-tailored styles with finely-run, smartly-massed tucks or effective tailory pleatings. The Georgettes in pink, white, bisque, navy blue. The Crepes do Chine in pink, white, navy blue and black. S-' Y VA Special I.oxcly diess coats. Of soft velouvwith shawl collar of fur. Fullness starts fiom yoke. I.med thioughout. In colois of lYking blue, copper, blown and navy. For ages 6, 8 and 10 years. At $17.50. Girls' Velvet Coats at $19.75, $25 and $29.75 Belted or blouse models. Some have em bioidered collars. Black and colois. In 6 to 14 year sizes. Girl Fur-Collared Coat at $17.50 Special Group of Girls' Coats at $6.95 Sturdy Coats of zibeline, cheviot and corduroy. Many with inlaid elvet collars. The majority are lined. For ages 8 to 14 years. Fine coats for school wear. Hrt floor. Hatana of DrrM, Third floor. Misses' "Flex-o-tex" Suits (Trade-Mark) at $28.50 and $29.75 $5.95 Salon, of DreM, Third floor. Inclusively at Gimbels. Favoied! they're so well liked that they sell out almost as quickly as they arrive! A new group in for Satur day's shoppers. , Flex-o-tex is a wool jersey. Very durable. In heather mixtures featuring beautiful shades of golden brown, hunter green and horizon blue. With plain or inverted pleated backs, single or double belts, slit or patch pockets. Collars that fasten snugly at the neck. In 14 to 20 year sizes. Lovely Dress Suits at $45, $55 and $59.75 Of softest silverlones, velouis and tinseltones. With or "without fur collars. Many in youthful empire models. Lovely colors. For ages 14 to 20 years. Gimbel.. s.ions of nro... Third floor. Announcement Extraordinary 423 Women's Suits to Go on Sale Tomorrow at $38.75 The Majority Priced at About What They Cost to Make I he fabrics silvertones, broadcloth, tinseltones, wool velours, tweeds, fancy and oxford suitings and men's wear serges arc Gimbel-standard. The tailoring is Gimbel-standard. Sizes in styles suitable to each 34 to 48. Full details in all morning papers. Union, nf Urn. Third flimr. Received too late for complete description, but, There are twenty-four styles. Many have huge, fine fur collars. Every coat is with fine silk or satin lining. . Save on Household Medicines Kinds every family should "keep on hand." Quinine Pills, special at 75c for bottle of 100, two-grain size. Cascara Sagrada Tablets, Spe cial at 25c for bottle of 100, five grain size. Blaud's Iron Pills, Special at 18c for bottle of 100, five-grain size. Literally Thousands of Mens New Fall and Winter Worsted Suits at $30, $35, $40, $45 and up to $75 Just before we "tee off" let us emphasize the fact that when we say "thousands" we don't mean "sameness. Because the stocks comprise "Kuppenheimer" and "Society Brand" and makes of other associated Gimbel supplieis, each of whose output stands for indmduality. You will find sle after style in more styles than you probably would take time to look at because most likely you will find your paiticular fancy among the first you come acioss. Anyhow, the tiained salesmen heie -will help you to a satisfactory decision. Wonderfully Interesting Style Newnesses every young man should know about and also the men whose taste in clothes hasn't become settled. "Kuppenheimei" and "Society Bland" Suits, at $35 to $75, and Overcoats and Ulsteis, variously at $35 to $73. Other Gimbel lines begin at $30. Special : Overcoats at $35 Silk-Lined : Silk Shoulder and Sleeve Chesteifield modl in black and Oxford gray. Other models in novelty mixtures. $30, and worth that today at wholesale. (ilmlicl.. Xfconil floor, Mnlh .street. 1- J-Sl : V '- !K CopnlthtUll Tk Boost of Xsrf caLvinu en's Shirts : $1.85 Madras part of an order that the maker Would pay us something to cancel! he can't make them today at the price you can pay while any remain at $1.85. Up-to-date patterns. Soft turn-back cuffs. (.Imlrl, Klr.t Hour. Mtltli Street. Men's Hats Fall and Winter Soft and Stiff Style, quality, character the light hat for the light head the one YOU look best in! Men's Soft Hats, in browns, greens and grays', at $3.6". to $10. Deibies, at $4, $5 and $7. Velours, at $6 to $17. Fall Caps, at $1.50, $2, $2.50 up .to $5. In the new greens, brown mixtuies, grays, velours and camel hair effects. Ulmbcls, .lust In Off Market at Xlntli. ? Co.- Sale of Defender Paints $2.95 a Gallon Heie is an offer newand interesting-an offer of the line of Defender Paints, made by John Lucas & -for inside and outside work 90c a Quart $1.60 a Half Gallon Apple Green Bronze Green Pink v Pea Green Colonial Yellow Cherry Red Dark Green Buff Maroon Gobelin Green Sky Blue Light Blue Manse Green Light Lava Fawn, Snuff Brown Pearl Gray Lead White inside and out at $12 It's a Great Time for Home Painting Touch up the porch; freshen up the laundry; dress up the fence. Make a room or two look new. Ready mixed for instant use. Open the can, stir the contents with a stick and paint. Enough of this lot for just a little while. oimb.i.. Fourth floor. Assorted Chocolates at 48c lb. and that's twelve cents, a pound saved! SPECIAL Chocolate-covered Plantations, at fi.c lb. SPECIAL Old-fashioned Cocoanut Blocks, at 35c lb. SPECIAL Nut Milk Chocolate, at 60c lb. (lnibel., thetnut Street Annex, Grand Aisle and fmbuay store. Boys9 Norfolk Suits With Extra Pair of Trousers at Trench model; slash pockets; all-around belt. $15, Box-Pleated : Inverted-Pleated : Knife-Pleated In Boys' Norfolks With Extra Pair of Trousers, at $15 Same, without extra, trousers, Trench Model $17.50 Kancy cheviots and cassimeres in the new tones for fall and wjnter; also plain colois. Other Suits with c.tia trouseis at $12.50, $18.50, $20, $22.50 up to $37.50. dlmbrlt, Third Moor. SEVENTEENTH ANNIVERSARY BARGAINS IN SUBWAY STORE Dresses of Serge, Satin or Taffeta at $17.50 For Women and Misses Dresses that cannot be duplicated anywhere at this low price. At least a dozen different models in Serge Dresses at $17.50. Practical dresses for business and everyday wear. Mostly straight -lines and the majority are silk-braid trimmed. In black, naVy, garnet and brown. One style is pictured. And for best wear Dresses of satin or taffeta com bined with Georgette crepe. Some have vestees that are embroidered. In navy blue, black, brown and taupe. Misses' sizes, 14, 16 and 18 years. Women's erizes, 36 to 44 bust. " Gimbel., Subway 8tore. Girls' Winter Coats at $7.75, $10.95 or $15 s&Ses.8810"- " 8t Those at $10.95 and $15 are of velour, with plain or beaver-plush collars, or of kersey with large storm collars and of velvet in girlish short-waisted effects ' In 6 to 14' year sizes at either of the three prices. Gimbels, qabway Store.' Special Subway Lunch, 60c Fried Chicken Joint, a la Maryland Southern Corn Pudding Potatoes, hashed in cream Mexican Salad Roll and Butter PtfrMfnrv PIa am Tr.a P,.am Quaker Blend Coffee, Tea or Milk , ' '" , r Gtabeta, Svbwr Sr i I Of Serge at $17.50 Of Satin at $17.50 Women's Huge Fox Fur Scarfs Big, Thick, Fluffy- 017 Cv Save $20 P3 i oDU Some are slightly singed. Taupe'and brown. Lined with lovely crepe de Chine of an exact match. HUJiway Blure,. Men's Neglige Shirts at $1.55 Of peicale with soft turn-back cuffs; neat new pat terns; sizes 14 to 17, at $1.55. Men's Shaker-Knit Sweaters at $7.50 (tlmbeU, Subnay Store. Children's White Coats,$3.95 to $5.95 Empire and belted models, some neatly smocked. Corjlu roys and chinchillas. Sizes 1 to 4 years. At $3.95 to $5.95. GlmbeU, Subway Store, Popular-make Corsets, Specially Priced at $1.50 Low bubt and elastic top. with medium length hip lines. Of coutil or novelty cloth. At $1.50. Bandeau Brassieres' at 38c Glmbeli, Subnay Store. W omen's New Silk Blouses, $3.65 to $13.75 New models, new shades, Georgette Crepe, Ciepe de triune, sizes iui uuasi-a aim wuuicu. a special lot 01 oampie Waists at $5. QlmbeU, Bulwray Store. Filet Antique Collars at 35c Beautiful patterns, semi-roll shape. Specially priced at 35c. -Gimbel.. Bnbway Store. GIMBEL BROTHERS S Chestnut Eighth and Ninth Men's and Young Men's Overcoats at $23.50 : Save a Third Newest styles and latest color-effects. x Plenty of conservative styles for men of quiet tastes. Smart styles for young men. Most of these coats have satin sleeve and shoulder linings and piped seams. Form fitting, full backs, double- and single-bieasteJ models. Excellent lange of sizes, at $23.50. Men's and Young Men's Suits at $1 8.50, $20, $22.50 and $25 Extraordinary Sale Fall Shoes for Men at $5.90 Did You Share the Shoes? Very lemaikable values and we have put the held-back lots on sale now, making the range of sizes about complete. Men's Shoes, Tan and Gunmetal, $5.90 Goodyear melted soles df leather a welted shoe can have new soles sewed on. Men's Gunmetal Calfskin Shoes, $3.95 Bluchei lace and button. All sizes. Men's Army Shoes at $4.90 Good stiong tan leather shoes for men who work out-doors. Ufrulnr Subway Shoe Section and extra apace adjolnliif, Women's Fall Shoes. $3.95, $4.90 and $5.90 Black kid, gray kid, patent leather gunmetal, brown kid. Women's shoes in regular Subway Shoe Section and Main Aisle, west of elevators. Olmbelf, Subway Store. It. " i F'trr m I $3,9 fnl .A i bw wmmijmyimmMwmm&mt'M& wnr. smwmmai, v - i ii n timmMKm'm. ;. .. mjhm ".S.mt.. , ' I.W& ' " "" .i. ."i U ;ilf y.H - w 7if I.II..IM. i w- . .a i L H' '5f
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