IVENIK'PTIBLIO LEDaEB-PHIEADBEPHIA', TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1919
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LEGION AIDS SALE
OF MS SEALS
Posts Hero Co-oporato With
Rod Cross In Disposing of
Stamps
OTHER ACTIVITIES OF ORDER
Through tho co-operation of the
'American Lesion, the sale o Red Cross
Christmas ecnls has been greatly in
creased in Philadelphia.
The local posts oE the
Legion led nil cities of
S tho country in support-
' ine tho seal campaign,
according to II. A. 1'nt-
A! XT X- 1.
frcdical Held secretary of the Natlonnt
Tuberculosis Association. Mr. Tntti
eon and T. B. Kldner, secretary of the
association, called on county officials of
tho Legion yesterday.
In co-operation with the Philadel
phia tuberculosis committee, the posts
of tho Legion in this city nctivcly en
caged in tho flnlo of the bonis. This
movement on ttuo part of the Legion was
promoted on a city-wide basis.
Doctor Pnttison explained thnt the
fund realized through the campaign
win do Dcncnciai to legionaries, inas
much ns tho honnl nf vncntinnnl trnin-
Ing has found that virtually IS per
ceni oi tno discharged soldiers show
traces of tuberculosis. Tho 11120 pro
gram of the national association con
templates the nsuMauec of former serv
ice men throughout the United Stntes.
There will be n meeting of the c
fcutive committee of the Atncrirnn
Legion late this afternoon in the office
of the chairman, 003 Bailey Building,
to give further-consideration to the re
cent charges regarding utternnces at
tributed to Judge Joseph P. Rogers.
H. K. Tully, assistant to the man
ager of Kugler's restaurant, has been
elected as commander of Post 174, a
central post which includes In its mem
bership Franklin D'Olicr, tho nntional
commander of tue Legion.
This pout has been named the Ilnrry
Ingcrsoll Post No. 174, and its officers
include W. J. Flynn, post adjutant;
Dr. II. A. McICnight, finance officer,
and A. E. Olscn, vice commnndcr.
Four huudrcd members have been cn-
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roiicu iu juuuuyumi iuaw aiu. .v. --
cording to this statement today of T. A,
Dnccncy, xno post uuudcc ourai. "
reported 185 paid-up memberships to
1. un ImnilnltnWA-D Qi1 nilAHtlltlfc
street, yesterday. It is anticipated that
1110 pOSt Will 1)0 OIULIUliy lluitu,v Uiu
.. i .lt I. Ul 1I,V lni-ll, 1 T.lll .
Hector street, MaunyunU, January 8.
With more man juu meniDcrs. i-osl
No. 180, in the Nineteenth vnrd, bus
elected ns its commander Cleorgo Mc
Dowell. This post was organized through
the efforts of William II. Hhuster, Jr.,
nnd other comrades in thnt part of the
city, nnd it has made progress since the
granting of its charter. Tho other of
ficers of tho post pre Charles J. Archer,
post adjutant, and ltobcrt A. Nelson,
iinnnce officer. , ,,
War risk insurance officers of the
vnrVis posts of the Legion will confer
tonight nt the City Club. 313 South
Broad street. William O. Muidock, the
state adjutant, will speak on tho rwent
Washington meeting on the subject.
Vincent A. Carroll, Post No. 12.0, will
incside. Other speakers will include A.
JUcrl Wnltoii, of Washington, repre
senting tho Bureau of War uisk In
surancc, nnd Dr. Fairfax Irwin, in
charge of the public hcnlth service lu
this city. . XT
Tho James J. Donahue Post. No.
300. of the American Legion, will html
n Christmas entertainment in connec
tion with its regular meeting this eve
ning in Albion Hall, Sixty-first street
and Osage avenue. .
Other activities arc being planned for
the winter months by which it is ex
ported funds for n clubhouse can be
procured. James Francis Bynn, 00.11
Catharine street, is commander of the
post, and Joseph F. Collins, 021 faouth
Forty-ninth street, is adjutant.
Men's Gloves
That Have the
Very Spirit of
This Christmas
Because this is to to a
Christmas for tho giving of
practical gifts. Sturdy,
atylish and well made
throughout. All the latest
thades and styles for men.
$2 to $4.50
1204 Chestnut St. 11 S. 15th St.
1119-21 Market St
Mann & Dilks
U02 CHESTNUT ST.
Christmas Gift Ideas
Your Christmas Shopping Is Made Easy at Our Store
The merchandise is the best prices are mod
erate and service is prompt and courteous.
For Men
Neckwear
Handkerchiefs
Gloves
Bath Gowns
Sweaters
Wool Vests
Silk Hose
Golf Hose
Silk Shirts
Pajamas
Underwear
Madras Shirts
Overcoats (Tyrol Wool)
Wool Hose
Dress Studs
Dress Sleeve Buttons
Lounging Rohcs
IN FACT ALMOST EVERYTHING
FOR MEN
For Ladies and Misses
Silk Hosiery
Handkerchiefs
Leather Coats
Suits (Tyrol Wool)
Coats (Tyrol Wool)
Coats (Camel's Hair)
Shirts (Ready-to-Wear)
Gloves
Velour Hats
Wool Hose
Neckwear
Wool Scarfs
Silk Reefers
Wool Gloves
ALL WITH A TOUCH OF
MANNISHNESS
WE BOX ALL PURCHASES AND DELIVER ANYWHERE
MANN&DlLKS
'c, HUa CHESTNUT STREET
Tho Cop on the Corijcr
HXXpIAl! was Dave Mnrtln doln' In
VVth' subway"? UBks Maggie ns she
guides th' enrp't sweeper over me
fancy waistcoat.
"IIo's been In mlny a hole," snys I,
"but I hadn't heard o' his lntest
dlscint. Are ye not a bit groggy on
this?"
"Divlt n bit," Minim Mnggic, "it
snys hero in th' evenin' paper that
Humpy hns snrv'd wnrnltr he'll not
sthand f'r nnv underground passage
ways. Th' Infcrlnco is he caught Dave
rid hnnded in n dark envc."
" 'Tis mcr'ly a pollt'cal way o'
btotin' th' new Mnyor'll he ngln any
double crossin' fr'm cith'r Dave Martin
or Davo Ivnnc. 'Tis whispcr'd th' two
Davids has been seen goin' in 'n' coiniu'
out o' th' little feller's snnchtum, th'
bamo bcin' Hinntor Vnrc."
"D'ye ye s'ppose they're dealln' wit
th' Conthrnct'r Bosses, agin?" quizzes
Maggie.
"They've been conferrin' nt eny
rate," says T. "Both are vlt'rnn stns -mln
V clever nt breakin' Into th' other
feller's king row. Hthlll Ilnmpy knows
how t' move th' hiln across th board,
mind ye, Mnggio V I'm thlnkin he'll
give a good account o' lilfwlf."
"X underbtan'," snjs Maggie.
"Undo Dave Lane is so loaded wit
brains he's call'd th 'Sage o' th'
organl-shun.' Is he Mich 11 brill'nut
stnts'iiiin?"
"Vis," snys I. "He has a t'orough
knowlldge o' th' clnssicks. is 011 speakin'
terms wit Dr. lillot's slvln foot book
shllf, kill recite Dunga Glnn V plays
n neat hand nt stud pok'r. ll'tween
hlsselt V Uncle Dave Martin they'll
try to put Charlie Hull ucros' us prisi
dlnt o' th' new Council. Hut Jus' wait,
Mnggio, 'till ye bee Humpy in action
wit th' nxo on th' flock o' office
hold'rs."
"Is th' oth'r wnrd lend'rs ns smart ns
t'nclet Dave Martin V Lane?" asks
Mnzcic.
"Not be a long Mint." snjs I "Ifj
th' uv'rngc ward lead'r knew 0110 eighth 1
us much as these two and nt politician
they'd git a vPllut hendnche 'n' hui
n rush 0' blood t' tlie,lr heads."
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Five Big Stores
919-921 MARKET ST.
5604-06 Gcrmantown Avenue
2746-48 Germantown Avenuo
4028-30 Lancaster Avenue
60th and Chestnut Streets
Open Tonight and Tomorrow Nighl Until 11 o' Clock
And Filled With
Christmas Slippers
and Other
Last-Minute
Gift Suggestions
For Women
Felt Slippers,
1.00 and Up
Boudoir Slippers,
2.50
Women's Rubber
Boots, 2.75
Fur-trimmed
Juliets, 1.50 to 2.75
Silk Hosiery,
1.35 to 2.75
Slipper Buckles,
1.00 to 25.00
Cloth Overgaiters,
2.00
Carriage Boots,
3.85
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For Men and Boys
THE Business of the Manypenny-Scott Com
pany at 908 North Broad Street, distrib-s
utors of Stearns-Knight cars, will hereafter
be conducted by the
Scott Motor Company, Inc.
K ORRIS A. SCOTT, President
AUSTIN BOYD, Vice President
CHAS. A. BACON. Treasurer
RAYMOND W. HILLES, Secretary
A. G. BILLING, Service Manager
Our effort will be devoted to the sales of Stearns
Knight cars and the service appending thereto
exclusively.
It is a compliment to our efforts and service that
in the short time we have been handling Stearns
Knight cars we have attained the premier posi
tion as distributors.
Stearns cars of 1920 will meet your greatest ex
pectationsScott Motor Company service will
excel them.
SCOTT MOTOR COMPANY, Incorporated
908 North Broad Street
Philadelphia
Men's Felt Slippers,
1.00 to 3.50
Men's Leather
Slippers, 3.50 to 6.75
Men's Silk Hose,
! 50c to 2.00
Boys' Weather-'
i Proof Shoes,
4.45 to 6.85
Men's Arctics,
2.50 to 3.85
2-Buckle Storm
Shoes for Boys,
5.85 and Up
Men's Storm King
Boots, 4.85
Men's Slumber Sox,
1.00
Men's Cloth Spats,
2.00
17 ' fi"7fl
For Girls and Children
$ Children's Felt
g Slippers, 1.00 to 2,00
f Girls' Storm Shoes,
jf $4.85 and Up
M Misses' Cavalier
S Felt Bootees,
B 1.75 and Up
Babies' Bootees and
Moccasins
85c to 2.50
Babies' White
Buckskin Shoes,
3.00
Infants,? First Shoes
85c and 1.00
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11 GOOD SHOES
919-921 MARKET ST.
5604-06 Germantown Avenue
2746-48 Germantown Avenue
4028-30 Lancaster Avenue
60th and Chestnut Streets
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Cloisonne
Japanese Screens.
Imported Novcltie:
Beautiful Baskets
Fancy Nickel Ware
Fireplace Fittings
Tabb Casseroles
tred Cherries.
insr 3 nounds.
lie last day before
vanilla fondant, then
Worth a dollar more
U as possible.
Alslo 7. centre
Bead Bags
Aoout liity Jiags, some irom our regular JToi
samples, at about ONE-THIIID LESS THAN R0GUL
Medium nnd large sizes, beautifully made and in the mosTartistic
colorings, some with frames, others in draw-string stylo. If you
want to Rive one of these, you had better select it early to-morrow.
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Last Call for Toys!
To-morrow the last day for meeting Santa
Claus before he starts over the house-tops with
his pack! Last day for choosing TOYS, GAMES
and DOLLS, before the stockings are hung by
the chimney-side! We expect another busy day
in the Toy Store and the variety of Toys is
really wonderful after such a great month!
Last-day shoppers will find it easy to make
satisfactory selection, and we expect to serve
everybody promptly and efficiently.
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Many Practical Gift
Suggestions in the Basement
For personal gifts, for the woman who prides herself on the
equipment of her home, the Basement ih a storehouse of useful and
beautiful gifts. Christmas is over, but the choice is excellent
among these:
Handsome Deep-cut Glass
Liyht-cut Glass
Various Art Wares
Dinner Sets
Serving Trays
Marble Figures and Busts
Cloisonne Vases
Japanese Screens
Imported Novelties
Fancy Baskets
Nickel-plated Ware
Fireplace Fittings
Table Casseroles
Cooking Utensils
Electric Utilities
Vacuum Cleaners
Carpet Sweepers
Electric Oil and Gas Heat
ers Table and Pocket Cutlery
Razors and Shaving Sets
Pipes Flash Lights
Smoking Sets, Ash Trays
Fitted Tool Chests
Kitchen Cabinets
Sewing Machines
-- Mruwbilileu &. C'luthlcr Unscment
s at $13.75
oy w sincerely appreciate. Just about
rijekihaws, of handsome plaid fabrics,
and roomy pockets. They are
rably under regular pncea, at
s now $13.75
, and with roomy, full-lined Knicker-
to 17 years.
13 y alia.rl.rldse & Clothier Second Floor, Eajt
Gifts a Girl Will Like to
Find on the
Christmas Tree
Rings $2.50 to $25.00
Bracelets $3.50 to $25.00
White SatinSlippcrs $12.00
and $1J,.00
Young gills, their debutante .sis
teis and older bisters, too, will be
delighted with gifts chosen from
this list. Hoie are many of tho
dainty novelties and useful things
('car to girlish hcdits:
Serge Dresses, $16.50 to $29.50
Satin Dresses $19.50 to $45
Dance Frocks $29.50 to $75
Ostrich Feather Fans $1145
to $26.30
Vanity Cases $5.75 to $21.25
Wool Scarfs $5.00 to $16.50
Lace Collars $1.00 to $2.50
Silk Stockings $1.50 to $3.50
Misses' Ribbed Silk Stockings
$1.75 to $3.25 s
Silk Sweater Coats, Tuxedo
style $35.00
Silver or Gold Brocade,
Aluminum or Bronze Slip
pers $13.00 to $18.00
Slipper Buckles $3.50 to $5Q
Christmas
Books for
Everyone
Bonks for Boys and Girls 10 to 16 years 15c
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS, as line a collection of Books as we
think you wll find at this price, Ijc. Thrilling tales of adventure,
stories of -worth-while things hojs and girls have accomplished.
Chaimiiig Books that will appeal particularly to girls.
New Fiction for Christmas Gifts
The newest and best of recent Novels, an excellent range of
choice among Books of interest to young people and grown folks
alike. There is plenty of time to-monow to buy Chiistmas books
for all the family.
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Fine Furs, Ideal Gifts
Still a Wonderfully Attractive
Assortment for Selection
We have added to our stock so often during this busy gift-shopping
season, that now with just one day between us and Chiistmas-,
wo can invite you, in all confidence and sincerity, to make your selec
tion here.
A Few of the Many Fine Coats
Hudson Seal Sports and
full-length models, also Dolmans,
some perfectly plain, others trim
med with Siberian squirrel, nat
ural skunk, British Columbia
beaver, etc., many models border
ed with fur $215.00 to $850.00.
Nearseal Coats in wonder
fully attractive styles made from
full-furred pelts, some trimmed,
some plain, all beautifully lined
$235.00 to $375.00.
Siberian Squirrel Coats in
various lengths, from the short
sports model to 38-inch length
$435.00 to $595.00.
Natural Muskrat Several
models, including sports und full
length styles, many trimmed with
skunk, raccoon, etc., some with re
verse borders, largo crush collar
and turn-back cuffs $325.00 to
$595.00.
Tiiiinn Nulriii Just a few
models, but very choice; made
from the genuine South American
skins, and 32 to 50 inches long
$325.00 to $305.00.
Natural Pony Woiked into
the loveliest sports models, with
immense cruh collar and cuffs of
natural beaver, Australian opos
sum and laccoon $215.00 to
$3G5.00.
Black Russian l'ony I n
scvcial difTerent styles and
lengths, some trimmed $115.00
to $270.00.
Russian Marmot Trimmed
and untrimmed, sports and prac
tical lengths $170.00 to $280.00.
Natural Raccoon Just the
thing for motoring, mado with
deep collar and cuffs $235,00 to
$145.00.
Many Children's and Misses' Furs
Scarfs, $2.75 to $27.50. Muffs, $5.00 tp $30.00. Sets, $7.75 to
$45.00. -5 Struwbrldso Clothier Second rioor, Filbert Street ana Centre
"I Should Have a New Suit
or Overcoat for the Holiday"
Say Many Men Right Now
And those alieady accustomed to the surpassing stocks of smart
Clothing, and the pleasing, competent standard of sen ice maintained
in the Men's Clothing Stoie will come here bright and c.uly to-moirow.
Awaiting You Are Two Remarkable Lots of
Suits and Overcoats $26.50 and $36.50
As these pi ices aie appioximately what tho manufnctuicrs are
asking for identical giadcs light now the oppoitunity is worthy of
immediate interest. The lots consist of smait new winter styles nnd
fabiics for men of up-to-the-minute ideas and men of conservative
tastes and they hae been substantially reduced m price because
all sizes in eveiy style ate not available.
There Are Many Handsome Clothing Gifts
You Can Safely Give to Any Man
For instance Fur-lined Overcoats, Fur-collar Overcoats, Eve
ning Diess Suits, Tuxedo .Suits, Day and Evening Vests, Reversible
Leather Overcoats and Raincoats. All ate attractive! j" priced and
if not quite the exact size can be exchanged.
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Gift Jewelry
A Wise Choice
The gift of Jewelry for lasting
itiiitniunuitu. uiiuuier id oe a
daintv trinket or u nip nf lmn.i-
somo Diamond-set Jewelry, it is well to choose hero wheie one is
assuicd of the best in style and quality:
Mesh Bags
Pearl Bead Necklaces
Rhinestone Jewelry
Fancy Necklaces
Rings Earrings
Hair Ornaments
Silver Toilet Articles
Gold Jewelry
Diamond Jewelry "
Watches
Bracelets
Opera Glasses
Coiffure Combs
Silver Belt Buckles
rw-V Strawbrldgo & Clothier Aisles, 8, 0 and 10. Market Street
Strawbridge & Clothier
MARKET STREET EIGIITII STREET FILBERT STREET
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