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FINANCE
BOARD
FOR SIM URGED
Research Bureau Suggests
Commission to Supervise Money
Matters of Local Governments
TO ACT LIKE SERVICE BODY
Creation of a mutilclpnl flnnnca com
mission, with power to regulate and
siinerviso the finances of nil local Gov
ernments in the state, wns susRcsted
louny uy tna bureau ol municipal re
Hcrtrch.
' Tlio puceestlon la mmln to tlii com
mission on the revision of tho state
constitution meeting at IlarrlsburR. It
Avas contained in n bulletin Issued this
mornlnc by tho bureau. .
"Such n commission," tho buienu
stated, "could regulate nnd supervise
the finances nnd nccounts of the local
governments in much the Rnmo manner
as tho public sen ice commission rcg
lilatcs and supervises the finnnces and
nccounts of tho public utilities.
"It could set tin nnd enforce hich
"standards of finnnelng and accounting
lor tuo more than (Hid local governments
tinder its jurisdiction: could adopt
clear-cut detailed regulations or the
guidance and control of tho local gov
ernments; could modify theso rogula
tlonB as frcfiucntlv as conditions de
manded; could advise and guide the
local governments in matters of finance ;
conld accomplish all that any amount
of constitutional nnd statutory provi
sions could hope to accomplish; could
put an end to the great mass of litiga
tion Hint is constantly taking placo in
connection with local finance; in fact,
could plnco Pennsylvania in the very
front rank in nil matters of local finance
and accounts."
l'ho bureau recommended that tho
commission on rovision make an ex
haustive a study of local finance, both
Jn Pennsylvania and elsewhere.
HE GOT AWAY WITH IT
- Negro Raids South 8treet Stores.
Captures "Dummy"
Kvcry policeman nnd dctectivo in
Philadelphia is searching today for tho
boldest thief who has appeared for a
long time.
After seizing a dummy clothed in a
fur coat from in front of tho store of
Isaac Black, 1!JJ2 South street, the
thief was hotly pursued, a policeman
commandeering an automobile, in the
choso.
But tho robber coolly pnusod In front
of tho store of Joseph Melnster, 031
South street, and stole nnother fur
roat from n dummy. Ho eluded his
pursuers, getting away with vnll of
his booty. Ho is a negro.
EVBMBrfl PUBLIC LDGEIiPHILAELPHI THUkq v nttUnffiR 18 10iJ)
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Tho Cop on tho Comer
'OT AX down y' sauc'r o tea an lis-
sen t this, MIlco," says Maggie
as she fumbles wit th' cvenin' paper.
" 'TIs hero ro-lat'd that th' new Coun
cil o' Twinty-ono is plannin' some sur
prises f'r tli' tarpay'rs whin they or
ginlxo." "Lot mo in on somo of thlm," snys I.
"One nov'lty gotten up bo th' Rules
Committee," snys Maggie, "will be n
c'mpleto sten-o-graph'Ic rlcord of all
that's said be- th' new City Fathers."
"Many th Sont protect us," gnsps
I. "What hav th' peace lovin' clt'
rens o' Philly done t' deserve sleli n
cfuel fate. Its mcssclf thinks Ilnmpv
sh'ud git t' Francis Uurch. chairman
o' tills misguided committ-oc and sthop
'im in his no-fn-rPim purpose Does
ho not know th mountlu' cost o' prim
paper?
"It may be. Maggie, these new Coun
c'lmln plan t' surpriso th' now Mayor
wit' a mincr'tur edt-shun o' the Con
grhs'nl Illcord. If ono o' thlm is nf
liict'd wit' a ticli'iin of th' front or
mnyhnp has had nn argument nit' his
wife he hns no tnsto t' speak. All lie
has t' do thin, under this new ruie.
is t' write out n long-wind'd speech and
beg leave t' print. Thin bis guff np
penrs in th' Iticord same as in Wnsh
ngfn." "Still such rlcords might help some,"
snys Maggie. "Dan Crowley o' th'
Fifth ward once tol' me of! how th
Pinrbso forces trne'd up th' ricord o
n Vnro mlmb'r of th' Leglsla-toor.
Afthcr n careful scarchln o' th' pro
ccedin's they could find no speeches but
It were sit down in black 'n' white that
ono day while crossln' th' chamb'r floor
this mimber nccidlnt'lly tlirlppcd'd over
n brass splt-pa-toon."
OPPOSE IRISH REPUBLIC
Ulster Society to Protest Against
Recognition by United States
Opposition to tho recognition of the
"president of the Irish Republic" by
the United States, Mill he voiced at a
meeting of the Ulster Protestant Society
tonight In tho I. 0. 0. F. Hall, lJroad
nnd Filbert streets.
The spenkers for the evening will he
the Hcv. Dr. Qeorgo Wprrel, supreme
grand chaplain of the Loyal Orange In
stitution, nnd Samuel A, Wilson, pres
ident of the American Federation of
Protestant Patriotic Societies.
Guticura At Once
Soothes Skin Troubles
First bathe tho Affected part
with Cuticura Soap and hot
water. Dry and gently rub on
Cuticura Ointment. This treat
ment not only soothes, but in
most cases heals distressing irri
tations and other skin troubles.
lnnn 2.1r, Ointment 3.1 nnd 60c. Tiitcnm
2fo. Sold throughout tho world. Tor a im
pto each free addrpps "Ciitlcurii IjiU
orntorl". Ilrpt. al. Maiden. Mni "
7" I'utlcuru ronp r,h ives without mug.
If you wnnt Gifts costing not over $2.00, go to
tho Second Floor, wlicro we have an entire section
given over to inexpensive presents for men, women
and children.
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HOSIERY
Hero is something new
nnd it will plenso many
women. Drop - stitch Silk
S'tockings in beautiful
heather mixtures $4.50.
Misses' Full - fashioned
Silk Stockings (mado by
McCallum), black and white
onlv $2.00 and $2.21").
Children's White Silk Rib
bed Hose, sizes 4 to CMs
$1.00 to $1.25; others in
larger sizes $1.25.
KinsT Fi.oon
FOR BABY
1 Rattles, Toilet Sct3 nnd
other novelties, also a com
plete line of the finest
American-made and French
gaimcnts.
SUCOND FLOOR
3 Christmas
Specials in
Men's Gloves
One-clasp Tan Capeskin S3.75.
For tho man who drives his own car,
Wool-lined Capeskin Gloves with
strap wrist $7.00.
Warm Wool Gloves,
heather $1.25.
giay and
"Darlington Special" French PK
Gloves; 1 clasp; white, black
and colors $3.25.
One-clasp, Gray Mocha Gloves
$2.85.
French Kid Gloves in whlto only,
value $3.25, for $2.75.
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Specials in
Women's Gloves
3 Christmas
Specials for
Children
rCaposkin Gloves, warmly lined, tan
anu mown snades $2.70.
Tan Suede Gloves with soft fleecy
lining $1.76.
Boys' Wool Gloves in brown and
gray $1.25.
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pictures the magnitude and majesty of Niagara
about as well as one poor, little newspaper cut
illustrates
A Gathering of SIXTY Styles of
Men's Shoes Selling' at One Price.
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All the leathers
Cordovans.
including
If you
know shoo
values, and
what they arc
now in other
stores, this will
set you thinking
buying when you seo
tho goods.
Newest Tans and
GOOD SHOES!
919-921 Market Street
4D2S-30 Lancaster Ave. 5C01-06 Germantown Ave.
GOth and Chestnut Sts. 274G-48 Germantown Ave.
All Stores Open Evenings Until Christinas
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LINGERIE
Silk Lingerie, Voile Lin
gerie, Philippine Lingerie,
Nainsook Lingerie and tho
exquisite Paris-mado Lin
gerie. A present any woman
or girl will appreciate
SECOND rLOOTt
PERFUMES
Popular odors in the va
rious fomis from Coty,
Houbigant, Rigaud and
Miro-Dona: also Boxed
Sachets and fancy Boxed
Dorines.
FirtST FLOOR
LINENS
Cluny and Filet Scarfs,
Towels, Madeira Tea Nap
kins in great variety and
wo must not forget tho pop
ular Oil Cloth Sets at $1.75
and upward, attractively
decorated, durable, wash
able. FIIIST FLOOR
FURS AND -BLOUSES
Inexpensive Fur Pieces
for women and girls, also
Children's Sets, staiting in
price at $7.50.
Women's Blouses and
Waists from $2.00 to
$100.00 silk, cotton ma
terials, linen. Tho hand
some and distinctive Paris
Blouses are woithy of spe
cial mention.
THIRD FLOOR
MOTOR ROBES
Warm, full-sfro Robes
from $6.00 to $85.00; par
ticulaily good ones at $10.00
and $18.50.
First Door, Third Floor
PETTICOATS
Silk Petticoats in tho
most wanted styles, ma
terials and colorings at
$5.05, $10.00, $15.00.
bL'COXD FLOOR
NECKWEAR
Women's Collars and
Sets; Fur-cloth V.ufls,
Scarfs and Sets; Marabou
pieces; Men's Tics at $1.50,
$2.00 and $2.50.
FIRST FLOOR
RIBBONS
Hair Bows, boxed, $1.25;
chic little Boutonniercs of
fruit, berries and flowers;
also many other novelties.
FIRST FLOOR
A distinctive piece of Furniture or a handsome Lamp is what many people
would rather have than anything else. Such a gift can be purchased most
ndvantagcously here. Visit this section tomorrow and make jour selection so
thero will bo ample time for delivery. fourth flour
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Our Store
CLOSED TOD.
For the purpose of a special inventory we are
conducting of our stock. Becker's have adopted a
plan of merchandising that should revolutionize
retail selling it should prove a damaging factor
to the high cost of living.
, Millions of Dollars
Will Be Saved by Philadelphians
We cannot say more now but watch for our
plan in detail, which will bo announced in this
paper Friday, December 19, 1919. fc
These announcements appear in all Philadelphia
newspapers, including the foreign-language press.
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Quality, Efficiency and Durability
At.best dealers everywhere,'
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rTjjIIAT a wonderful city of smiles this is! The best of it is, every smile will grow
V J broader and happier on Christmas morning and added to the smiles of those
JJU who have helped to make ur the iollv throne of shonners will be the smiles of the
shut-ins, of tho folks too old and tho tots too young to come to the Store, and of those who
have been thinking they have little to smile over!
Oh, yes, it will be the merriest Christmas ever known ! You can easily foretell that
by looking into the happy faces .nnd observing tho thousands that are carrying parcels
and we wish to say that carrying parcels helps our delivery department wonderfully.
"Busy Buying Gifts" No
Excuse for a Man's Neglecting
His Own Clothing Needs
No man can afford to neglect his appearance,
and if with tho added task of holiday .shopping
to bo attended to ho finds his moments unusually
precious, al! the more reason for selecting that
needed new Suit or Overcoat here.
1 Complete and comprehensive stocks the
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best selected in this city msuio easy,
FACTORY selection to meet your most critical
requirements.
2 Plenty of courteous, competent salesmen to
make your visit pleasant and satisfactory.
3 Prices unusually low, duo to forosighted
purchasing when prices at tho source were con
siderably under recent levels.
Winter Suits
At $35.00 Young Men's Double-breasted
Suits, in a number
of new fabrics, in subdued or
colorful effects.
At $40.00 Men's Worsted
Suits, in dark gray, brown and
blue fabrics, conservative styles.
At S 15.00 Pino All-wool
Winter Serge Suits, in dark blue;
models for men and young men.
At S50.00 Hart, Schaffner &
Marx Worsted and Cassimerc
Suits, in new patterns and styles.
At S50.00 Stcin-Bloch Suits,
for men and young men; new
styles and handsome fabrics,
SATIS-
Winter Overcoats
At S35.00 Ulsterctte Over
coats, in attractive colorings, for
young men.
At S55.00 Handsome Plaid
back Overcoats, in tho popular
form-fitting models.
At S 10.00 Ulster Overcoats,
roomy, comfortable and well
made.
At S75.00 Stein -Bloch
"Channel" Ulsters, of a lich, lux
urious fabric.
At SS5.00 Richard Austin &
Company, LONDON, OVER
COATS, the most perfect-fitting
English Coat we ever had.
At S1 00.00 Montagnac Ovcr-
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Five Kinds of
Silk Waists
That Would Please,
CREPE DE
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oddly tailored,
llesli or white ri.
f?G.75 to $10.75. 3$
CREPE
G E ORGETTE
exnuisito in
their new embroideries, odd bead
ed designs, or delicate touches of
lace; white, flesh and dainty
shades $0.75 to $12.75.
WHITE CHINA SILK Tuck
ed and plaited in tailored styles
$G.OO.'
PONGEE WAISTS Strictly
shirt models or tuckpd in tailored
effects $3.75 to $6.00.
BLACK MESS ALINE
WAISTS All in tailored styles,
tucked or plaited, with collars
that can be worn high or low
$5.75 to $8.50.
Strawbrldee fc Clothier
Second Floor, Centre
coat. from Hart,
Marx; full silk-lined,
tOvercoats Fur-lined or with Fur Collar
Hart, Schaffner & Marx Ovei coats, lined witn
iT.i - ??h muskrat or marmot, at $215.00 and $350.00. Fur-lined
&&?,&l Overcoats, from other reliable manufacturers, special
V, A 0 at $77.50 and $145.00, and at $225.00. FUR-COLLAR
CT Overcoats, at $17.50, $05.00 and $95.00. Many of theso
-SI aro being selected for gifts.
Men's and Young Men's Suits and
Overcoats Special at $26.50 and $36.50
Several hundred garments at close to and in somo instances
even less than present wholesale value. Handsome new styles
and fabrics for men and young men.
rf$-Jy Htrawhrldeo Clothier Seconil Floor, Kant
CorduroyBathRobes.
A Gift
Suggestion
Xrr?-5SSNL.
Not only tho
cosiness of Cordu
roy Bath Robes,
but the lovely col
oring and the pretty styles havo
made them great favorites:
At $1.93 Of narrow-wale cor
duroy in rose, Copenhagen bluo
or wistaria. One stylo with Rag-
and shawl collar, or
a collarless model with set-In
blecves, pocket and girdle.
At $0.95 A graceful model
with revcr collar pockets and
girdle. Of rose, Copenhagen bluo
or wistaria wide-wale corduroy.
At $11.50 Bath Robes in pic
turesque capo effect with deep
shawl collar, girdled in front.
o trn"'-- breakfast coat style,
trimmed with fringe. Both models
nicttily lined.
StrawhridEo 4: Clothier
Third Door, rilbert htreet. West
Everybody Comes to the Toy Store
Christmas is, first of all, the children's day, and the Toy Store is the liveliest, gay
est part of the Store, with Santa Claus as its presiding genius. Tens of thousands of
children have talked with him here, and each carries away a little story book and his
promise to come to their homes with his pack on Christmas Eve. Come to the Toy Store
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TO-morrOw IIUIJ) oailLU Uiius lu iuuhs,vwji ciimu s uiciuib wiiui; uuo;
Big Dick Cannon $3.00
Toddler Tos $3.00 to $1.50
Alabama Jiggers special at 50c
Artillery Sets special, $1.2").
Shoo-lly kock
ing Horses,
$2.15
ISammc Kars
special
at $3.75
Swiss Music
Boxes 90c to
$7.50
Dolls' Bedsteads 50c to $15.00
Dolls' Cradles 75c to $2.50
B,oys' and (Mrls Rocking Chairs
, 57.50 to $12.00
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Lifelike Baby
Dolls $0.00
Bisque - head
Infant Dolls
$1.00
Character
B a b v Dolls
$1.50
Galloping Horses $7.50 to $13.75
Velocipedes, all sizes $0.50 to
iM9.75
Coaster Express Wagons $7.23
Velocipede Horso Bikes $12.50
and $13.75
Toy Kitchen Cabinet Tables $1.93
California Redwood Kindergarten
Blocks 3.ic
Iron Christmas Tree Fences, $1.50
Tc.il Pins $2.15 und S2.G5 a set
Games Bull in China Shop,
S1.00: Le Choc. $1.23
Bowling Alleys special at $1.25
Bagatelle
Boards 90c
to $4.50
Boy Ranger
Cannon, will.
soldiers
$2.50
Small Cannon
special at 50c
American and French Lead Sol
diers 50c to $17.50 a set
y Straw lirldno &. Clothier Iourth floor
Smart Dresses for
Women Requiring
Sizes 42V2 to 52V2
Crepe do chine, satin nnd crepo
Georgettc-and-satin combinations,
somo on slender,
straight lines,
i others with tho
ashionablo long
1 tunics so becomintr
to full figures. The
bodices have tho
heenmintr little vos-
oo fnvmff n rmrrnw effect, and
are finished with laco or crepo
Georgotto collar. Prices $25.00 to
$40.00.
Satin and Crepe de Chine
Dresses, Special, $22.50
In the regular sizes. Mado in
tunic and straight-lino btyles,,ono
model of crepe do chino is trim
med with caTsead fringe. Vcstces
or round neck-lines.
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Qecoutl Floor, Market tftreot
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Gifts for the Dearest
of Them All
A whole table
ful of BABY
GIFT NOVEL
TIES, in dainty
white' and deli
cate pinks and
blues:
Scores of Rattles, 50c to $1.75.
Coach- Straps, $1.00 to $2.50.
Ribbon Holders, C5c and 95c.
Covered Hot,Water Bags, $1.65.
Coat Holders, 50c. "
Wrtpr Toys, -75c and $1.25.
Afghan Clamps, $1.95.
&trawbrld A Clothier
Thlnl Floor. West
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If You Intend
to Give a Dainty
Cotton Waist
We Suggest These, so Deli
cately Tinted or Touched
with Color
Tlain blue, pink,
tan or lavender,
with dainty white
collar and cuffs i
embroidered in coU
or; smart striped
effects, or white
with u gay little
touch of color. All in the simple
tailored and semi-tailored effects,
with all .kinds of smart collars.
Prices $2l'5 to $4.50.
Strowbrldire t Clothier
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