1 - , i tt .b .,. w ff . m . UP f Il i. .1 f LEGION TO SANCTION ALL POST APPEALS Certificate of Approval to Bo . Issued to Guard Against Unauthorized Solicitors SHOYER TO ADDRESS POST 'All appeals to the public on the part ' ( the American Legion will bo backed "- hv a certificate of npprovnl from the "P "' . post financial appeals committee. xnis nn nouueement wan made today by .T. Frank Har bor, chairman of tbis committee. The purposes of this nlnn nro to civo assist- ,nce to tho various posts in their efforts t T obtsin funds for their enterprises nnd In Drotcct posts and the' public from Unauthorized solicitors nnd illegitimate mterpriscs. ' n. mmitteo has had numerous con- '(.renew in an effort to perfect a plan. nl result was announced todav. The 'irincipal purposes aro summed up in 'these two paragraphs of the annouuec- 1ment: ...... , , , "To co-orainuie me nuuuciui energies , . ,,e several posts so that tho maxi mum benefit may bo obtained for the ? .!ati lirion-as a whole nt a mlni- m expendituroof effort by the posts wneral public. "To issue to all posts upon applica tion preparatory to their undertaking ,.' enterprises of a financial nature, ,Dd after investigation', a certificate of EVBTOTCF PUBLIC TjEDaEK-PHILABELPTJIA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1020 5 : npprovnl and Mil lei torn' authorization, for wicli projects or enterprises." Will Try to Avoid Conflict T,.T.,";,rc. ,a.rG seventy-eight posts In Philadelphia In order thnt there mny bo co-operntfoii, the committee will exert every possible effort to avoid n conflict of appeals to the public In so for as this is possible. The members of the individual posts will be encouraged to take active part In the prosecution of an approved enterprise rather than to employ paid promoters. A Close touch will be maintained ulth tho charities and welfare bureau of tho Chamber of Commerce". The chairman of the committee has been in confeiencc ltll tho chairman nf tho lmriMiil. mill has nrranged to notify the Chamber of Commerce of entcrnrlses undertaken by any posts of the Legion in the county. Certain types of solicitation will be discouraged in so far as it Is possible, and it will bo the purpose in all enses to conduct tho enterprises in a way that will reflect credit on tho Legion. Members of tho committee of which Mr. uarbcr, ot-rost No. H10, is chair man nro Thomas Kiddle Ellis. Post 41 ; T. W. Study. Post 204: Dnvl.l A. Mr. Ouffin, Post 218; Carl Sachs. Post lea, and II. N. Schwartz, Post 312. Wclfaro Odlcer Named Olney Post No. 388, which meets at Btuby's Hall, Itising Sun nvenue nnd Tabor road, will have a speaker from the war-risk insurance bureau at its tlOTfr TTlPPrltlfr .TntltinV 99 A oavlna nt vaudeville ucts will be presented. O. L. Campbell hns been named a wclfaro officer by Post No. 178, Holmcs burg. He is tho first legiounairo to be named to such a position in tho county. This post will meet tomorrow night at tho Holmcsburg Library. It will bo addressed by Frederick J. Shoyer, city treasurer. Charles J. O'Ncil, of Post S35, who was its organizer and who is now its post commander, has been ordered to go to a hospital by the public health serv ico in view of his condition as a result nf linxrin. lman tvnesarl TTa ...111 K -,. cceded by William Lennon, 2810 North Twenty-third street, the " view torn inanucr. Two hundred new members have been added to Post 282. of the Seventh wnrd. These men have been In the ordnance department and nro members ot the stores course department at the Uni versity of Pennsylvania. 08 P. C. OF TRAINS ON TIME Figure Refers to Allegheny Region Freight Haul Slumps Washington, Jan. 21. (By A. P.) Although there was u murked in crease in tho number of passengers hauled, thu movement of freight in the Allegheny, region during the year 1011) wus below normal an a result of lnbor strikes, L. AV. Baldwin, director of that legion, stated today in his an nual repoit to Director General of llnllroadM llitics. Tho increased passenger trnffie was handled despite the fact that the lines in the district were cnlled upon to carry a total of 3,038,44(1 troops lor whoio acconnno.Iation neaily 0000 spe cial trains were required. A particular lcoture of the report to which Director Baldwin called at tention, was the result of tho igorous campulgu to insure passenger trains runuing on time, S8.5 per cent of the total of 720.380 trains operated arriv ing on schedule. Appeal In King Will Case Chicago, Jan. 21. An appeal from the order of Henry Horner, probate judge, refusing to admit to probato the so-called "second will" of James C. King, wealthy Chicogoan, has been filed by Mrs. Mary O. Mclvln, u sister of the late Mrs. Maude A. King, Mr. King's widow. Under tho original will, which stands as his last, Mr. King left the bulk of his 153.000.000 estate to. erect nnd maintain the .Tames C. King homo for old men. If the second will bad been admitted to probate. Mrs. Mclvin. through the death of her sister, would have received the greater portion of her brother-in-law's estate. Charge Accounts Solicited Mail Orders Filled W Mason & DeMan J 1215 Chestnut Street i g Farmers and Trappers! Attention! Raw Skins Purchased for Cash! Extraordinary Reductions in the January Fur Sale Clearances without precedent!. The January Sale of Furs at Mawson & DeMany stands unexcelled not only for Variety and Quality but specially because of the UNPARALLELED VALUES. Considering the state of the raw skin market, our prices all the season have been noted among progressive merchants and manufacturers as de cidedly exceptional BUT TODAY, the features of the Annual Sale are nothing less than phenomenal in their extraordinary attractiveness. You will do more than well to take advantage of these Re markable Saving Opportunities! A Small Deposit Will Reserve Your Purchase in Our Storage Vaults Until Next Fall Payments to be Continued Through the Spring and Summer GERMAN DYES MAY RETURN Neglect of Congress Feared by New York Convention Speaker Cincinnati, .Tan. 21. (By A. P.) Early return to the uce of Clermnn dyes In America unless Congress finds some way to strengthen the American in dustry and uring prices down, wus predicted by (ieorge AVciss, of New York, in an nddress before the Nn- tlonal Association of Dyers and Clean ers in convention here. Tho labor situation In tho dyeing nnd cleuuing Industry occupied the at tention of the convention tuduy, Arthur llcrgc, chairman of tho war service committee, urged that members of the association seek to Interest more Amer icans in the business nnd eliminate for eigners who go back to the old country when they have amassed a suug fortune. : m Australian Seal Coat Squirrel Collar and Cuffs Value SiS.OO Sale 165.00 is 1 S B 5S fl g Pg Fur Coats RcruUirlr 125.00 Russian Pony Coats 30-inch flaro models, large shawl collar and euffs of Natural Nutria. 140.00 Australian Seal Coats Smart sport coat with large shawl collar, deep cuffs and wlda border. 145.00 Taupe Coney Coats Smart Bport designs with largo rolling shawl collar and cuffa. 155.00 Marmot Coats Smart sport model with largo rolling shawl collar and cuffs of Marmot. 175.00 Australian Seal Coats 30-Inch flare models with wide border and large shawl collar and cuffs. 195.00 Nutria Coats Chtc sport model with large shawl collar and cuffs of Nutria. 195.00 Natural Muskrat Coats Smart Kport model with larg shawl collar, cuffs and border of Muskrat. 245.00 Hudson Seal Coats Smart Eport model with largo rolling shawl collar, cuffs. 245.00 Australian Seal Coats Smart sport model; large shawl collar and cuffs of Natural Squirrel or Nntrla. 265.00 Australian Seal Coats 36-Inch flare model; large shawl collar and cuffs of Natural Squirrel, Beaver or Skunk. 79.50 94.50 98.5P 110.00 125.00 145.00 145.00 165.00 165.00 185.00 Hudson Seal Coat Value SiS.OO Sale 165.00 275.00 Natural Raccoon Coats ... 30-rach flare models with largo roll- mg snawi collar and deep cures. 395.00 Hudson Seal Coats 36-Inch full model, large rolling shawl collar and cuffs of Hudson Seal. 455.00 Natural Squirrel Coats Smart full sport models with large rolling shawl collar and bell cuffs. Now 195.00 295.00 345.00 Rrularly 475.00 Hudson Seal Coats 36-Inch flare models; largo rolling shawl collar and cuffs of Beaver or Skunk. 495.00 .Hudson Seal Coats 40-Inch models with large rolling shawl collar and cuffs of Beaver or Skunit. 545.00 Hudson Seal Coats 45-lneli flare models with large Skunk or Beaver shawl collar and cuffs. Now 375.00 395.00 425.00 Extra Size Coats, Up to SO Bust- IS ti 'I Scarfs ruUrly Now 20.00 Taupe Wolf 12.50 20.00 Brotwt Wolf 12.50 20.00 Black Wolf 12.50 22.50 Squirrel 14.50 22.50 Austin Seal 14.50 29.50 Taupo Coney 14.50 29.50 Taupe Lynx 19.50 35.00 Toupe Ho 24.50 35.00 Broivn TFoI24.50 35.00 Taupe Fox 24.50 35.00 Brown Fox 24.50 35.00 Black Fox 24.50 8?.50 Black Lynx 24.50 37.50 Bed Fox 24.50 52.50 Taupe Fox 34.50 62-50 Brown Fox 34.50 E2.50 Black Lynx 34.50 55.00 Hud. Seal 34.50 75.00 Cross Fox 49.50 Muffs Irularly Now 19.50 Australian Seal 12.50 25.00 Taupo Fox 14.50 25.00 Brown Wolf 14.50 29.50 Beaver 19.50 34.56 Dyed Raccoon 19.50 29.50 Hudson Seal 24.50 35.00 Taupo Squirrel 24.50 C5.00 Moleskin 44.50 Stoles Regularly Now C9.C0 Australian Seal 39.50 94.50 Hudson Seal ....'. G4.50 98.50 Scotch Mole 69.50 110.00 Natural Nutria 69.50 110.00 Jap Mink 69.50 130.00 Skunk 84.50 125.00 Jut), Kolinsky 79.50 245.00 Russian Kolinsky 175.00 Sets RrKvlnrl; Now 60.00 Nutria 39.50 60.00 Taupe Fox 39.50 60.00 Brown Fox 39.50 65.00 TaupsWolf 44.50 65.00 Black Wolf 44.50 75.00 Black Lynx 19.50 82.C0 Hud. Seal 53.50 85.00 Black Fox 54.50 89.50 Raccoon 64.50 110.00 Beaver 74.50 110.00 Skunk 71.50 120.00 Squirrel 79.00 125.00 Mink 81.50 140.00 Cross Fox 98.50 145.00 Kolinsky 99.00 180.00 Mole 119.00 195.00 Blk. Lynx 145.00 345.00 Du'd Sable 245.00 550.0C Blue Fox 395.00 676.00 Siiver Foi475.00 idbertyJBojnds and Purchasing Ajrents,'Or8rs Accepted (IJIUUIIIUBS; mm everything mL . to the O f - Hi dm ""Jr K. mm JrA II Hi ideas cannot wait for pencil stenographers. You never have to wait to dictate to The Ediphone. The easiest way to dictate a letter The Builr' (jij dloon Dictate everything to The Ediphone and you will never have to interrupt your stenographer to "take dicta tion." You will permit her to work in comfort and ease. And you will make the matter of your dictation a business necessity handled with precision, accuracy, ease, and with a convenience that will be startling compared with pencil shorthand. Telephone The Ediphone Spruce 6303 and Race 1295 Prove it on your own work Guaranteed hyJ George M. Austin IhcnwoA CL. fcdidoti.imc. 1627 Chestnut Street Strwbridge&Qoihi er INFORMATION OP MERCHANDISE FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY TWENTY-SECOND ART WINTER APPAREL !& WINTER COATS Reductions Average One-fourth Nnw ,9 00 Women's Winter Coats of different xiw p&a.jj warm fabrics, in plain or silvertonc eitects. Practical models, with lining in yoke and sleeves. "Mrnxr C9fi fn An" exceptionally Rood value in Wool J.MUW pO.OU Vclour CoatS) in piain shadea. A belted mode), with fur collar, nicely lined throughout. "NTrkTitr QQO Oft Collars of dyed opossum fur on these LNUW $CU.UU gmalt giivcrtonc Velour Coats. Sev eial attractive models, lined throughout. One-fouith under price. "Mrmr QQ HO Excellent models for general wear: 1NOW flOO.UU Coats of heavy playback cloaking, with plain-tailored collar and revers. Body and sleeves lined. ."- Strawbridse i. Clothier hetond I'looi, Cent e SILK DRESSES Advance Spring' Styles $30.00 New spring models in Women's Crepe de Chine Dresses, in taupe, black, navy or Flemish blue. Plaited or tucked styles with straight-line or tunic skirts. Some models with vestee and crepe Georgette collars, daintily emDroiaereu. At Prices Commanding Attention! ECIDED SAVINGS due to sharp reductions from former prices and fortu nate purchases at price conces sions. Timely opportunities at the very height of the season. SUITS Greatly reduced, m any fully one third under price Now $42.50 to $100 - wool velour, duvet de laine, duvet melange, broadcloth, striped or checked effects. Fash ionable shades, black and navy blue. Beauti ful models, belted, semi-belted, plaited or tucked, some on straight lines, loosely belted, among them styles with leather belts. Other Suits on well-tailored, semi-fitting lines, with mannish collars, or collars fastened snugly at the throat. Fur-trimmed models in the group. ALL REMARKABLY REDUCED. Special at $25.00 "-J- J; Delhi cloth, burella, checks and two-tone mixtures. Belted models variously plaited or tucked, with smart effects in pockets and col lars. Not in all sizes. Special, $30 to $37.50 Sprt"efnd Outing Suits of navy blue or black jersey cloth, also models in green, brown, blue or Oxford gray heather mixtures. Smait belted styles, box-plaited from the shoulder in Nor folk effect, or with inverted plait in back. I Some styles with yoke back, others tucked in i clusters, sti'aight in front. Collars, either plain tailored or fastened close at the throat. Pockets, in novelty effects, as well as patch or slashed pockets. Two-piece skirts with pockets and belt. I Special at $23.75 Wor; w!" hJe- 1 2 lighted with these good-looking Serge Dresses, in brown, plum, navy blue or black. The draped bodice with sash ends is finished with crepe Georgette 1 vestee. Straight-line skirt with braid-edged , tabs. -y StiMwhiMTe i. Cloth. ei Second r.oor Market Street and Centre Dainty Muslin Undergarments Many women will be interested in these values IN THE SALE. Practical styles in Underwear, dain tily trimmed: STRAIGHT CHEMISE, white nainsook model, beautifully trim- &?SSD med with lace, threaded beading and fine tucks $2.J3. E N V E LOPE CHEMISE, un usually pretty with their attrac tive trimmings of lace, embroid ery medallions, line shirring and rotebuds $2.00. PETTICOATS, of cambric, trimmed as sketched, with lace and oigandic embroidery $2.95. NIGHT GOWNS, of nainsook, over so pretty with effective trimmings of lace, embroidery and a small ribbon bow $:!.r)0. DRAWERS, of long cloth, trim med with tucks and embroidery $1.75. Li! tatM lirnlBn & Thlr.l r ollin i - III PS( House Dresses Reduced So many attractive styles in this collection of 11 o use Dresses. Straigh,t-liue models, or styles with delintd waist line; of gingham, in pretty stuped, checked or plaid pat terns, also of plain chambray. Some are slightly rumpled, othern arc discontinued lines or in broken sizes. All sizes from 30 to -10 in the lot. but not all steos in each model. Now $1.95 to $y.Jo Stno WrUlb A iMm.i r.r Til rd t or Hlbeil Strut Weat All of These Handsome Furs Much Reduced in Price Rich-lookmg, tmart I'"ur Pieces a woman would be proud to wear. Beautiful polls fashioned into handsome Neck Furs, each showing the finest work of the skilled furiier in distinctive design and in lich lining. Every piece is SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED in a Sale that merits the special attention of every woman who has Puis to buy. Kulivslni Capi, liberally trimmed wiili tails now $450.00 Blotted Siberian Squirrel Cape now $165.00 Hudson Seal Coatee, collar and cuff:; of Siberiuu Squirrel now $.170.00 Hudson Seal Coatee, trimmed with Siberian squirrel now $215.00 Japanese Martin Scarf, trimmed with tails noiv $850.00 Japanese Murten Eight-skin Scarf now $375.00 Natural Mink Scarf, U skins, trimmed with heads and tails now $110.00 Natural Stone Marten Scarfs now $195.00 Russian Fitch Scarf, shaped n'oiv $72.50 Sibciiau Squirrel Collur now $75.00 Hudson Seal Scarf, fancy sfolc effect, with high crush collar of squirrel now $90.00 Moleskin Scarf, pockets in stole ends now $197.50 Natural Black Muskrat Scarf now $1J5.00 Natural Skunk Stole, trimmed with tails now $325.00 Natural Skunk Collar, in crush effect now $165.00 Black Lynx Stole, of very fine quality now $220.00 Black Lynx Two-skin Scarf, distinctive style now $150 Black Lynx Crush Collar, shaped at neclcnoio $147.50 Aluska Fox Scarf, extra large now $95.00 i- y str.wii d, i I'lotliirr Sr, -inu riuor l'llbi-rt htrfet ami i entre Young Men's "Alco" Suits now $34.50 Hart, Schaffner & Marx Suits now $46.50 Men's Suits Two Remarkable Values Ihe Hart, Sehallner & Mavx Suits are of winter tweeds, of a deep Oxford shade and in smart new sinple- and double-breasted styles for men and young men $46 50 The "Alco" Suits are of Winter flannel in blue, green and brown tailored in distinctive single- and double-breasted ell'ecb: $84.50. These are but two of tfie several noteworthy groups of Suits included in the Janu ary Sale at savings that average one-third. Men's Overcoats in the Sale at Reduced Prices $25.00, $31.50, $38.50, $50.00 A great and varied collection, including Ulsters, Ulsterettes, and practically every other desirable Btyle and correctly-patterned fabric of the present season. The OvercoatH make ?50'0, " f Stein"Bloch ComPany. Hart, Schaffner & Marx, and ''AW' L .,..., , , -Vlrwbrld t Clotliler econ W, ttt i I i iji-M s ll Vl ,SM v i 1 V I li . I m w J A&. , n J . ,'i jh "al-Jil- A.,- mw
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