ff.w-1; irtT "vwiBpnBEpw-? ,'''!S'tw?i- v,v' ' '" '""&m."':' '-" "' "-n'-rr...nt,. ' tnrWJrifftymx- '-?m -T, IJ,- jy , t i . .,. . . .. , , EVENING' PUBLIC liEDaER-PHIEAlDELPHIi:, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1910 tf CITY TO BE LEADER N WELFARE WORK Now Municipal Department to Combine Charity, Correc tion and Playgrounds . SUCCEED WELL IN THE WEST The. new Department o Public Wel fare, which makes its bow January 8 as a part of tho city government, will bo the first department of lis kind In a largo" eastern city. . The Bureau of Municipal Research, In commenting on that fact in a bul letin today, says the plan of combining all tho welfare activities of a city is well developed and1 successful in the Middle West. This city's new department will have jurisdiction over all charitable, correc tional and reformatory institutions; playgrounds and such other public agen cies as the Council may direct. Hospitals aro excluded from the de partment's management, however, re maining under what will bo the Depart' , ment of Health. Ttv wav of comparison, tho bureau summarizes the powers and functions of public wcitare aepariraenia in umus m the Middle 8Wcst. Tho summary fol- "Chicago's so-called department of public welfaro is reauy oniy a social research bureau and has very limited activities, It Is Dot at nil analogous to the department that the new charter act gives l'Miatieipnia. "The Dallas department of public welfare has five main divisions free employment bureau, free legal aid bu eau, supervision of commercialized amusements, parole officers and mu nicipal lodging house. "The Kansas City Board of Public IWelfare has under its supervision all activities along recreational and cor rectional lines. It also conducts a school for social service, a research hureau, factory inspection service and a legal aidbureau. 'Che board of public welfare which icas established in Minneapolis by the state Legislature is being organized. Its functions include health activities, charitable and correctional duties and general welfare work. "In St. Louis the department of public, welfare has control of health, of hospitals, of parks and of correc tion, and may at the request of the board of aldermen undertake research and publicity along welfare lines. "Among the numerous other citie3 that have departments of welfare Day ton, O. ; St. Joseph, Mo. ; Springfield, Mass., and Oklahoma Qity are'eon Bpicuou,s examples." HEADS ART COMMISSION Governor Appoints C. C, Zantrlnger, With Harvey M. Watts as Secretary Clarence C. Zantzineer. of this city. has been appointed president of the jnennsylvanla Jane Arts Commission by Governor Sproul. Harvey M. 'yatts; aiso or mis cicy, nas Deea nainea tec retary. The commission was named in com pliance with a recently enacted law which provides that all state, municipal markers be approved by the commission before tney are accepted. Governor Sproul appointed the mem bers ol tnese commissions witn tne 101 lowing , Philadelphia members: State Aboard.' of examiners of archi tects, John Hall Rankin. Galusha A. Pcnnypacker monument commission. Walter George Smith. Isaac R. Pennypacker. The Governor and the president of the Philadelphia Academy of tne iine Arts, John ireu erick Lewis, are ex-'otficio members. Board of examiners of registration of nurses, Miss Roberta West, Colonel Edward Martin, Dr. Albert B. Black burn. RED CROSS SEEKS 400,000 Five Counties Expected to Produeo That Many Members In Rollcall Enrollment of 400.000 members in five, counties will be the objective of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross in the third rollcall. which' will be conducted throughout the nation from Kovember 2 to November 11. Anuouncement of this goal was made uy Mrs. Artnur a. .Lea, vice chairman of the executive committee that will su pervise the rollcall, at a preliminary meeting of about 2S0 workers, in the Pelrce School, 1428 Pine street. It is expected approximately 25,000 workers will be engaged. No money will ba solicited in addition to the regular membership fee of $1, whjch will constitute a contribution to a fund to be used in carrying out the national peace program of the Red Cross. H. W. Smith, executive secretary of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chap ter, tald that an effort would .be made November 4 to have in the vicinity of (very polling place in the five counties a Red Cross woman in uniform and n member of the American Legion to solicit memberships. OFFICERS IN WAR TO MEET Plan Membership Campaign to Mate City State Headquarters A meeting of the "Philadelphia Chap ter of American Officers of the Great War will be held in the Hotel Walton this evening at 8 o'clock. The chief topic will be plans for the membership drive that will soon be started. It is the aim of the local chapter to win a membership large enough to make Philadelphia the state headquar ters of the national society. Tie organization, is already estab lished in every state in the union, and It Is the only society of Its kind grow ing out of the reedpt war which nil officers of the army, navy and marine corps are eligible to join. P. R. T. HAS SAVING FUND Mitten and 2711 Other Employes Now Make Weekly Deposits Thomas E. Mitten, president of tho Rapid Transit .Company, has opened a savings account. So has his office boy. And so have irn.1 other employes of tne company. , The savings fund of the employes' aisoclatloa takes in each week an "aver age of $6000 in1 subscriptions that tango from i-L to fll, according to tne lndl The association -will invest this money and pay out' interest on the deposits. The rate has not yet been, fixed, but officials believe they can pay more than tne rate allowed by tne banks. Fathers to Be Entertained' The Fathers' .Association of the Frankford High School will meet lo- night in the school building, Harrison street and Oxford pike, Calvin O. Alt house will speak and members of the Mask and Wig Club, University of Pennsylvanlai will.entertnin. 'Dr. An. drew tfCnox andtbe . Franfordr band a.jre amp tKfT W8. fc '1 Gimhel Brothers Store Hours 9 to 5:30 For Tomorrow Friday j Gimbel Brothers Thursday, October 16, 1919 ST New "Lines "The New Silhouettes Soft, Deep, Rich Colors Good Linings 450 Women's Coats : Gimb N -Not a Coat Without Its Huge Fur Collar. -Not a Coat That is Not Warmly Interlined, $1 Save $21. 75 to $27 Not only "fur collars," but such good grades of such good furs Skunk-dyed opossum, Seal-dyed coney, And natural raccoon. J. 1 $48 "qw- No. 2 $48 No. 3 $38 No. 1 Suede-finish Kersey Lined throughout with fanrv silk. Brown, navy blue, black Immense shawl-co)lars of s-sl-dyed "tiey. Mote the stunning interlaeed-strao irk. No. 2 Siivertone Velour Brown, taupe, navy, dark reindeer. Richly beautifully silk-lined. The huge storm collar is of seal dvedeoney. No. 3 Wool-Velour Brown, taupe, navy blue, Peking blue. The large storm collar is of skunk dyed opossum. $48 No. 4 Wool-Velour In dark brown, black, laupe. navy blue. With seal-dyed coney fur cross-over collar. No. S Luxurious Siivertone In a luxurious model. Brown, taupe, navy blue and dark reindeer. Immense shawl collar of sunk-dyed opossum. No. 6 Wool Velour In brown, navy taupe and bison. Big shawl collar dyed opossum fur. $38 $4S blue, c tr r of f tHO J C.. , ,, W.'JS'lfflhf No. 4$38 crr-s S-waia.tTsTlMC: No. 5 $48 No. 6 $38 Every Woman's Suit in this Gimbei $38.75 Collection is an "Investment Purchase" Styles for every size and type of figure. Colorings to "become" every variation of dark or fair com plexion, j But the woman who has set her heart upon a particular shade of a particular color, would do well to hurry a little tomorrow morning. t Color-variety is great, but of some unusual shades there may be only a few suits. Many Have Great Fur Collars Every Coat is Silk-Lined There are Silvertones and homespuns and suede-broadcloth and satiny broadcloths and wool velours and men's-wear serges and imported tweeds and fancy suitings and Oxfords. There are Embroidered Coats and Ripple Coats and Straight-Line Coats and Short Coats and Long Coats and Between-Length Coats. And skirts that "echo" the coats. And sleeves that "finish" the coat. And collars that set off the whole suit. Sizes: 34 to 48. All Pin Fittings Free. . Gimbels, Salons of Dress. Third floor. Splendid Variety in Weights, Styles and Prices 5"' Winter Underwear And many of these early shipments offer good savings over future orders. Children's Fine Merino Vests and Pantalets. Ages 3 to 6, at $1.15 a garment; 8 to 10, at $1.35; 12 to 14, at $1.50; 16, at $1.75. Children's Fine Merino Union Suits. Ages 3 to 6, at' $2 : 8 to 10, at $2.50 ; 12 to 14, at $3 ; 16, at $3.25. Children's Waist Union Suits, (cotton) at 90c a Suit. Or the same suit in a little heavier weight, at $1.35. Ages 2 to 12. Women's Fine Merino Union Suits, Vests and Tights Union suits in sizes 36 and 38, at $3.25; 40 to 44, at $3.75. Vests and Tights m sizes 36 and 38, at $2; 40 to 44, at $2.50 a garment. ' . Gimbels, First floor Enter the New Blouse Co issess J With Large Fur Collar A youthful, captivating model. Of soft silvertip in Oriental blue and seal or golden brown. The narrow belt extends from sides to front. Slit pock ets. Flowered lining that extends from collar to hem. A coat that's "different." In 14- to 20-year sizes. And special at $39.75. Beautiful Coats at $59.75, $65 and $75 Developed of soft fabrics that permit warmth without weight. Unusual distinctive models. Some have fur collars in shawl or choker shapes. Lovely colorings. For ages 14 to 20 years. More of the Misses' Flex-o-tex Suits Have I'rrinii.nrn 1 Arrived at $28.50, $29.75 and $35 Yes, iMcx-o-tex is a lersev weave hut V9eti, ....:. .- . quality. Sports or utility models. In olain coin rZ TmL Z.. " .T. in 14- to 20-year sizes. mixtures. Young. women dote on these suits. -Gimbels, Salons of Dress, Third floor at for f With Peltry Prices Soaring It's Mighty Pleasant to be able to offer Hudson Seal MusZto Coats In the Favorite Sports Styles Plain or Contrasting Fur-Brimmed At $239 and $295 Short models of indescribable dash and charm. T A First Payment of Aeolian s Combinati Misses' Blouse Coat, at $39.75 Sends This Beautiful LJV ocaiion n To Your Home The balance you pay in small monthly sums. Your choice of mahogany or golden oak. The Combination consists of : Aeolian Vocalion, style 430, at Selection at j)0 1 0 Three 10-inch Record Albums ) Three 12-inch Record Albums $4.90 300 Extra Needles, 1 Record Cteaner.) $150.00 The one big feature about the Vocalion is its tone, ?nd the only wav to appreciate it is to come in and hear it played. Do not decide on any other talking machine before hearing and seeinc the Vocalion. Other Vocalion models at $100 to $3100, Ptrlod and modern styles Gimbels, Hardman Hall. Seventh flooor. The Coats at $239 are collar and all of the Hudson seai (dyed muskrat). The Coats at $295 have huge shawl collars of the lovely na-. tural gray squirrel or soft, velvety thick beaver. Every coat is gorgeously silk-lined. Wolf Scarfs Fluffy, Durable, Smart at $42.50 and $65 Exceptionally full-haired. With unusually big, full brush-tails. In taupe. Poiret and Battleship gray. Wolf Sets with Head and Tail-trimmed Muffs Special at $79 Poiret and .taupe and battleship colorings. Open-animal scarfs silk-lined; silk-bordered. Gimbels, Fur Salons, Third floor Thousand Cases of Big No. 3 Cans of Tomatoes at I8V2C If Bought in Case, Dozen or Six-can Lots Good canned tomatoes are a standby for the table always safe to have an over-supply, especially for now and the winter, as this year's tomato canning was short. California Ateparasrns Ono carload laree -vs-size cans; lonjr spears;' ara ml ,,to, aozen ai 33.75, nr 4 New Henoj: Peas 2 carloads sltted early June Peas Original case of 2 dozen at 35.75, dozen $2.90, or 4 fijl cans for P lord Calvert Coffee 25 cases, steel cut, chaff removed, 3 (CI 7C lb. cans at pl.lJ Fur Fruit Jam 100 cases Lenox Red Raspberry Pure Fruit Jam; ex tra large glass containers; dozen for 96.18, or 3 for S1.30J IK each 'IOC Coneord Oraps Juice "Royal Pur ple BrAnd," New Yorlc State; no at 6 medium bottles for OOC Pennsylvania Potatoes 300 bushels thin-skin mealy cooking; Jo Aft 60-lb. bushel sacks at ipi,'JtD Premium Itama 500 Swift's "hlck-orv-smoked," sugar-cured; A family sizes; at pound . . . "C Orange Pekoe Tea U5 chests of 6Sc Cup o' Comfort Tea: choice of Mixed, English Breakfast, Formosa Oolong or India Ceylon at B JC lbs. for 82.15, or lb. at tOC or 3 cans for. .5:45c" C St. James Coffee S00O lbs; rich aroma in 6a-, 20-, 15-, 10 or 3-lb. lots at, Uj Jllue Rosa Rice Uncoatcd. whole Pratti U'Viitn hparl vln- a, R "k M lbs. for '. yDC i Olelne Soap Laundry soap, thor- . oughly seasoned; boxes of 60 rJt cakes at SQ.50, or 6 cakes for vIC . Peanut Oil Clark's "Virgin:" fin-j est quality obtainable; demon- QC strated: auart bottle at. . IOC Dutch Cocoa Bensdorf's, Import ed, thrfo i; lb fans for 31.00, CCJ. or cans at OOC Tanoy Tip Orange Pekoe Tsa U Monarch chop Jl high-grade tea; In dia Ceylon, Formosa. Oolong. Engllnh Breakfast or Mixed, at 10 lbs fir 38.25, 5 lbs for C3.15, 3 lbs. fiC for 81.90, or lb. at UUt Gimbels, Turn Food Store, Chestnut Street Annex Inexpensive and Smart Women's and Misses' Coats At$15,$25and$29.75 Dozens and dozens of styles all new and all of heavy coatings for braving win ter weather. . Polo coats Coats of heavy cheviot and velour-cheviot. Belted or loose swinging lines. Plenty of butttons used as trimmings, some at $29.75 have fur collars ,as the model pictured. In navy blue, dark reds and brown shades. Misses' sizes 14, 16 and 18 years. Women's sizes 36 to 46. . Special Group of Girls Warm 'Coats at $10 Picture shows some of the attractive styles. Of heavy zibeline. Some have odd shaped pockets. All with belts and collars school that can be fastened up snugly at the neck. ,t, & in navy uiu uiuwu. rai ayes u 10 it years. lf -t--t. c.i . jS 'Collared impels, ouDway store -" coat, 839.78 h M 1 II iwWi h m ur- yj" i i Qlrl'a In the Subway Store Smart French Seal (Dyed French Coney) Coats at $139 and $179 30- and 36-inch lengths. Cutest sports styles imaginable with smart belt and bell sleeves. Big shawl collars. ' Gorgeous silk linings. Gimbels, Subway Store S'-f'Vjt I i i 8 for BOo ' ' ' Men s Collars Six for 50c . Children 's Woolen Sweater Suits at $5.50 and $6.95 Tust the thing to keep the youngsters warm and snug, thus protecting them from damp and,!c61d weather. Here in rose, Copenhagen and brown; knit and brushed wool. At $5.50 arid $6.95. Children's Outing Flannel Gowns, at $1.25 and $1;50. 4 to 14 years. Children's knit Toques, at 50e. Gimbels, Subway Store 2163 dozen Notch Collars such as shown in picture. Balance (535 dozen) are variously high and medium heights, but not both heights in all sizes. These collars are regular 25c value, but because of broken sizes and "seconds" we're offering them at this extremely low figure to close them out. All sizes 13 to 17 in the lot, but not all sizes in each style. Sold in Regular Section. No Mail Orders Filled Buy Plenty! Gimbels, Subway Store GIMBEL BROTHERS Market : Chestnut : Eighth and Ninth .....X' i i ."" '' ' L ' TT-iiT - , , . . . ' ., l lit P -"', r-fl " .!! r -a .1. & i Pi'., ") 1" r.fl "VI f A ,. fV't 1 I ri r : t ft'" u '
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