i JaWJI V."Y. , t A. , " ir 4 " r "-,. ft.3 .. v 'V ? . AN LEGION TELLS OF EXPLOITS Accomplishments Sot Forth as Attraction for N6w Mom- bors In Drlvo NAME OF POST IS CHANGED . , rcumcnts to former Kcrvlce men In r.rnr of Jolnln the American Legion '""U forth fn a bulletin published f (he notional organization In Con--Linn with the ,rmembcnhtp purIi" "far 17-22, throughout the United States. Among the achievements of the Le !on In behalf of the former servicemen Ire the following : The Legion Kan obtained from Con-,,- increanc of base pay for disabled SSMom $30 to $80 a month. The I-eglon, through Us acrvlco .dl Tl,ion at national headquarters and war lU officers In every stnto, has co inerated with the War lllnk Insurance Hureati. thereby adjusting 'thousands if claims for compensation for de pjadfnts o( men Who have died nud dltablfd men. The Legion first disclosed the failure of the federal board for vocational edu ction to do Its duty toward the din nblocl. It brought ubout congresslonn inTCsilgatlon of the board and subsc iitifnt reforms. ' m.. '.n?lnn helncd to obtain prefer ence for e.f-Kcrvlee persons and their hIuovp 'n civil service appointments. Special pri-t-renro for disabled men. The Legion drnfted and put before Congres the fourfold optional compen- fThe David Wi Jameson Post 183 ex acts to wild "two representatives to the Mlentnwn cantonment. Tlili post plans to end its membership drive cam Mcn with a big smoker and cuter- lilnment at Its nendquartcra, xi South Van Pelt street. The smoker ill replace the regular monthly meet ing and will be held on Juno 1, nt 8 p. m. New members arc Invited to at- The Nineteenth ward Post No. 1R9 has changed its name to the Henry It. Schmidt Post. ThN name was chosen at the memorial exercises in Norris square, Hancock street and Susque hanna nvenue, according to an an nouncement received today from George McDowell, commander. The other of ficers of this pout are: Vice Comman der. John Johnston; ndiutant, Charles Archer; finance officer, Kobcrt A. N'el- The halfway mark In tho campaign to erect a $,"0,000 memorial home to com memorate the Rixtythrco men from lloxborongh, JInnayunk and AVissa hickon who lost their lives in the world war has been reached by the Thomas F. Ilmery Post No. 221), of the American Lesion, conducting the drive. .Many new members have been attract ed to the Legion by tho post's drive. The returns arc nnnounred nightly at tlie headnuarters. 4.170 Main street. A iiwrfinl meeting will be held tonight at I ft .M a'aIajiI In iliA iinjt'ti tinil(tfitini,AiDl I ;oll u Lluvn ill HIV (wu n iiciiuijiiuthcn to tnakn nrrninronipiito fnr iUi. "inut'taup mile," The citUens.of tho section have enthusiastically subscribed to tho fund nnd the project has been strongly sup ported by business and manufacturers' committees. OllTING" for old employes Reading Veteran Association Piano New York Trip on Saturday About 1800 members of the Veteran Lmployes' Ansoclntlon of the Philadel phia amT Rending Hallway Co. are ex pected to Attend Its annual spring out ing to New York city ami up tho Hud son on Saturday, May 22. Tho asso ciation is composed solelv of employes of the Phlladelnhln nntl ItaniHmr Unit. bay Co, and nffillated lines, who have unii iweniyiivo years or service Special trains to New York city will run from various points on the Reading system nnd tho Central Railroad of Now Jersey Rystem. The special train from Philadelphia will leave -Reading lernunai ni o a. m. Matunlay morning. It will stbp at Columbia, nvenue nt 8:07, Wnyno Junction, 8:14; Cheltcn- nam, am; Trenton Junction, 8:rl, nnd ,wlll arrive at Jersey City at 10 :30. Other special trains will leave Reading ntOtfO, Allcntown, 7:25. and Ucthle liem,7:45. Returning, all trains will leave Jersey City at 4:1C p. m., stand ard time. -ii-j i .,, '.y, ,, ,.i i,,... ' ' "i ' "' 3 i COUNTESS VISITS HER MOTHER HERE Former Wifo of Maximilian Pap- ponhelm at Whoolor Homo, Bryn Mawr COUNT INTERNED IN WAR Countess Pnppcnhelra. who divorced the Unvnrlan count. Maximilian Al brecht Pnppenhelm, who was interned In n concentration rnmn In bngland wlion lip vlnltnl thfirr In 1015. is visiting her mother. Mrs. Charles Wheeler, at Pembroke, Rryn Mawr. ... The Countess Pnppenhelm nrrlved in New York yesterday from Southampton aboard tho Maurctnnla and went dik reetlv to her mother's homer Miss Mary Wlstar Wheeler'was mar ked In St. Mark's Cluirch, In this city, April 2, 1800, to Count Pnppenhelm, from whom sho obtained n divorce In England In 1804. Shortly4 after her marriage tho countess vwas presented at court In Rcrlln, It was r'eported from London in tho spring of 1015 'that the countess's former huBband was sleeping on a pile of straw and was grateful for the pro tection of a weir-built stable In n Iirltish concentration camp following his Internment. , It was said in the dispatches that CountJ.'appcuhclm, from his military prison, viewed, with satisfaction the cool manner In which his divorced wife was treated in London society following the outbreak of tho war. Ho (enounced his rights as the eldest son to succeed to the titles and estate of the famous Ilavarian house of Pnp penhelm when he married the Philadel phia girl. Later, It is said, the countess took her money and title to London nnd refused to shnrc any of her money with tho count. Their daughter, Countess Pauline, was married in London, Mnrch 4, 1010, to Count Siegfried Rabcn, son of a former minister of affairs of Denmark. FLYWARNING IS ISSUED Board to of Health Telia Venders Keep Goodo Covered In view of the nppronciring warm weather, the Hoard of Health has Is ucd a "warning ngnlnst the germ-laden l.v. Tho statement Is Issued especially 'or the benefit of merchants and street venders. It calls nttentlon tonn ordinance of Council prohibiting denlers from dis playing ccrtnln foodstuffs exposed to "dust, dirt, Hies, promiscuous handling or other contamination," and urging the public to avoid dealers who expose foodstuffs in violntlon of this law. there by tending to incrense the spicad of typhoid and other disenses." WAR TABLET UNVEILED Is Dedicated to Three Church Mem bers Who Gave Lives In War A bronze tablet, dedicated to three members of the congregation of the Princeton Presbyterian Church, Thirty eighth street and I'owclton avenue, who gave their lives In the war, ob well as to sixty-five other members of the congregation who served in tho army and navy, was unveiled last night with appropriate ceremonies at the church. Evnn Rurton, Thomas Hunter and Chnr'es Suplec nro the three nnmes on tho tnblct of the men who made the supreme fcacrifice. The unveiling was ly a niece and sister of Suplee, tho Misses Maude V. nnd Dorothy II. Suplec. who pulled the silken strings removing the large American flag which covered tho bcautitul tablet. POMPEIAN OLIVE OIL Sold Everywhere fcJm. says "When you buy com flakes ask by name for the best kind. PostToasties are superior corn fkikes that possess a crisp body and a flavor that have made them the favorite, and the demaifd is greater than even When Ordering Corn Flakes ask for PostToasties Made by Postum Cereal Co. attle.Creek.Mich. pvEBNHAM & FReBODY A ' 1870 1 HALLAHAN 9K3 1920 50th ANNIVERSARY R Ck jL3L il This is a sale that-has no parallel in Philadelphia merchandising, for it presents real and tangible savings on Hallahan's good shoes, and they have been renowned for their quality and value for a full half-century. We wish to call especial attention to the groups of finer footwear in this Anniversary event and to the super'-values which the present prices create Pictured are two of the exquisite models, a beau tiful Cleo tie and a dainty Petite strap pump with the new Parisian heel, that are here now at fkml MA worth 1m Brown Suede Black Suede Black Kid These are pumps that will appeal in every particular to women who feel that they can wear only the finest footwear. In quality of leather, in nicety of shoe making and detail of finish they are as fine as any footwear for which she has paid twenty dollars. At 9.95 we are really selling them at about one-half their actual value. I I n m '' K.wqH WW y V Double Black Satin Wliite Kid Patent Colt UALLAHANft IIgood SHOEsky 9 1 9-92 1 Market Street Hallahan's Branch Stores: 60th & Chestnut Sts. , -4028-30 Lancaster Ave. 2746-48 Gcrmantown Ave. -5604-06 Gcrmantown ,Ave. Branch Stores Open Every Evening .i EatabUthcd in WH. AN INVITATION jt VISITORS to London are cor " dially invited to visit this old-established House, which for over a century has been famous for the taste, the quality and the value of its productions. It is not possible in this short article to tell the story of this great business, or the wide scope of its different departments, where every article of Feminine attire is stocked in the highest possible quality. Wc hope the great American nublic will visit us and sec for themselves how the best and most advanped ideas have made shopping a pldasurc, in what we believe to be the most comfort able shop in the world. American visitors will feel at home oncntcring our doors, and appreciate the quiet, restful at mosphere everything conven iently displayed to advantage in spacious, light and well-ventilated rooms, decorated so as to form an appropriate setting to the goods themselves. Today we number among our customers many members of the Roval Family, including Their Majesties King George and Queen Mary, and Queen Alexan dra, II. I. M. King Alfonso, and many others from whom special appointments arc held. As Royal Furriers and Court Dressmakers the House of Dcbcnham & Freebody has long Hbccn noted for its collection o: Choice and Luxurious Furs, Model Fur Coats and Wraps ind Neckwear, also for the creation of the most beautiful Presenta tion Gowns Wadding Gowns, Evening Gowns, Garden Party Dresses, River Frocks, Visiting Costumes, Tea Gowns and Wrap pers, which are modeled by our own designers .and made by hichlv skilled workers. Tailor- made Suits an Coats smartly cut and perfectly tailored. Dis tinctive Millinery of exclusive design, as well as inexpensive Rcady-to-Wcar Hats and Flow ers, Feathers and Ornaments of every description. We specialize in Silk, Linen and Lawn Lingerie and Slumber Suits, and every'artiele is charac terized by refinement in style and design. We always hold one of the larg est and most interesting stocks of Silk and Woolen Fabrics in the world, including the most ex clusive and riclst productions in artistic and beautiful colorings and designs of both British and French manufacture. It may interest all lovers of Fine Linen to learn that some years ago we purchased the well known Linen House of Messrs Capper, Son & Co., of Grace church street. This well-known city house bad' established a worldwide reputation for the ex cellence of its Linen and Tabic Damask. Wc would like to state that for nearly one hundred years Cap pers and ourselves have continu ously supplied the Linen ami Table Damask to atl the Royal Palaces and Residences, which wc think in itself is a high recom mendation for the quality and standard of our goods. Our Knitted Sports Coat De partment is one of the most im portant sections of our business, and we have always in stock a wonderful assortment of Sports Coats, Jumpers and Costumes, exclusive in design and in great variety of styles. Other Departments of out standing interest are Blouses, Shirts, Lace, Hosiery, Gloves, Ladies' Boots and Shoes, Jew elry and Fancy Bags. J In addition to our Stock of Modern Lace wc hold a choice and unique collection of Antirjue Spanish, Brussels and Italian Laces, and many of these rare examples will appeal to the col lector and connoisseur. la our Antique Galleries are displayed objects of interest which will appeal to collectors of rare and beautiful examples, and include English, Spanish and Italian embroideries and brocades of the early lbtli Century, ai well as later periods: Sicilian and Greek linen and lace covers, old bead bags and fine needle work pictures, etc. Trllo for Dtpirtmtnt.l dialogues. k By Royol Warrant. DEB6NHAM & FReEBODY OTGMOU SC udWtlKO. ST. tONDOMWl Announcement for Tuemdajr. Muy lftth Store llonn Nln to rUe-Thlrlr O'tim 53.1 Now-More ThanOne-Thirdof STEAWBEKE & CLOTIEfS SplendidStockof Men's Spring Suits at Wonderful Reductions For to-morrow we add several hundred Men's and Young Men's Spring Suits to the great lots already reduced all together nearly four thousand Suits at EXTRAORDI NARY REDUCTIONS. These are from our famous manufacturers the Stein-Bloch Co., Hart, Schaffner & Marx, the Arnold-Louchheim Co. and others. An unrivaled assortment offspring fabrics, models and sizes. Suits that were $42.50 to $80.00, in the Great Sale at $32.5.0, $37.00, $44.00, $46.50 and $59.00. Many of the Suits at $44.00 have two pairs of trousers. SrW Ify-KMST vshmci limit itvupj " flllill wSLm N II 1 viL Men's and Young Men's Light-weight Spring Top Coats at Just Half Price Now $20.00, $22.50, $25.00, $30.00 and $35.00 A large collection from the Stein-Bloch Co Hirf c:aff.,p ,f a, ,, Louchhelm Co.. nnH Austin & r,n of tI- " Hait' Schaffner'& Marx, the Arnold. , w-., v-. XJVIIUUH, l-V StrawbndKo & Clothier Second Floor. Eaat Embroidered Pieces Art Needlework at Half Price Embroidered Scarfs, Pillow Slips, Centrepieces, Luncheon Sets, Children's Dresses and Hats used as models and now somewhat soiled. Reduced prices are $1.00 to $12.50. Straw t)r!tlK & Clothier Third Floor, Market (Street American Lady COESET3 Unusual, $2.50 THE SAVING IS MORE THAN 25 PER CENT, on these excellent models from our carefully choffen regular stock. Women of average full figure will find them fashion able in line, thoroughly com fortable. Corsets with low bust, long over the hips and back, fnsh ioned of plain pink or white fabrics reduced to $2.50. Straw lirltlKe & Clothtxr Third Floor. MarUvt Street. Veat Silk-faced Kordovan Duvetine, $12.00 The Regular Price Is One-third More The value is extraordinary, and no words can describe th beauty, the pliancy, the rich ness of this exquisite texture. It is the Queen of fabrics for the spring wrap, the elaborate suit or three-piece costume. Here in ten fashionable shades, including the desirable blues and fawns, the delicate evening tints, and a beautiful buff shade. Width 38 inches. Now $12.00. Straw brldrc & Clothier Alula T, Centre Petticoats At Substantial Savings Now S2.50 Fibre Silk Petti coats in lovely colors. Service able and smart-looking. ONE THIRD UNDER PRICE. Now SI .85 A saving of one fourth on Black or Colored Satine Petticoats. With tailored flounce. Straw hrldKO tt Clothier Second Floor, West In the Misses' Wear Store Girls' Dresses-Special, $5.75 and $6.75 wan IhZS.11 Prl"y SUTe,r Frocks for tfrla n 6 to 12 waisted stvlM J 5?h ch?mb1?,y d. PlaJn-colored ginghams, in short wkh emhrni,wY ,th, colored stitching, and in loose smocked effects .,, cnroidercd collar and cuffs; also pretty combinations of cham-bray-and-organdic-all attractively embroldeed and hand"stitched? Misses' Voile Dresses Special at $13.50 Hmnr(TS f na3 bluo voiIe' fired in wlite or tan. Made with SE nVCVhite Wndie vestee, collar and cuffs, and the short pcplum and sash are piped in white. Sizes 14 to 18 years xr- Strawuiidge & Clothier 8econd Floor. Market Street Women's Coats and Capes at a Reduction of 25 per Cent. In fact, in some instances the reductions are more than 25 per cent., and in every instance the original price covered but a very fair and moderate profit. Diagonal Covert Cloth Sports goatsnow $12.00 ' Smart Blue Serge Coats now $30.00 Accordion-plaited Serge Capes now $18.75 Blue Serge Coats, yoke and sleeves lined, now $18.75 ran and Copenhagen Wool Velour Coats, now $20.00 II ool Velour Capes, tan and Pekinnow SS7.50 . '-a-VHtrimbrMg. ft Clothier Secon.l "Fluor. C.ntro Women's Fine Silk Dresses Greatly Reduced at $40.00 The Reductions Ranging From More Than One-fourth to Nearly One-third eue rePre,??es from our regular fine stocks, and they are in the best-selling styles of the season models with SAtyieieaturesomul only in Dresses of the better kinds EW !!.!ff -epe meteor and j-V t V ,u ""' lusnionao e snades: made in nlnitwi S3rt&-Mft"5r;a!r- -t test th A Phnywinni rv.Ai.. -j AnA .. ... . H. Xt ."1" ",nu.aV " tney will bo snapped un in v .iU uiiapteci irom the most exclusive models of uick time, e season StrnwbrlJge I Clothier St-conil Floor Markrt Street Outing Flannel Reduced 30 per Cent. Striped Outing Flannels in at tractive color combinations: 27rinch noiti 28c a yard 3G'inch now 35c a yard Strawbrlilco Clothier AUlu 13. Centre Wear-Ever Muslin Sheets, Reduced A saving of moro than 20 per cent, on fine Muslin Sheets, our famous HVar-7ver brand: Stre 03x90 now 1(2.45 each Sue 81x90 now $2.85 each ritrnu bridge & Clothier Alula la. Filbert Mtrett For the Smart Coiffure Anita Waves, $6.95 SPECIAL, Anita Waves of fine, wavy liHir, covering tho front and sides of tho head, to be worn over the hair. Espe cially desirable Jn summer when a woman's own hair is often hard to arrange becom-jngljN-now $0.96. Fine Wavy Switches now $4.50 V Htr.wlirl.1ra fMnihl.r Firtt Floor. lUlcony, Filbert Street Boys' Clothing Reduced One-Third and More We have taken the three following lots of Boys' Cloth ing from our regular comprehensive stock and have marked the selling figures one-third or more lower than the fan prices at which they were already marked : Boys' Cheviot Suits now $13.50 New plaited styles for boys of 8 to 17 years. Boys' Cheviot Suits now $14.85 bockST sSSrff" t H rs: mhair-lined' ". " Knicker- Boys' Suits at Half Price Then are Now $6.75 to $12.50 Excellent Cheviot Suits from some of our best selling lines of the present season. Only about 100 Suits-and they'll surely bo gone long before the Store closes to-morrow. So come early ' Btrawbrldge & Cluthler Secon.l Floor. Filbert Htrtet. Eat Finer Blouses in the French Salon Reduced 25 per Cent. NOW $13.50 to $50.50 An unusually distinctive tashioned of crepe Georgette, crepe JSfr SSffi lace, chicflv one of a ktnd. Models of white, flesh or mais crepe Georgette are trimmed with beautiful real filet or Vcnlse lace's. Suit Blouses In K brown or dark hlun nrn lrmm.l ,,itl. U..-.1.. i ' j . '.. ul"Clt, i.. .i" .!..." c"; .: V. v" "'"' u.u vonaenuny onec- Livti iicrxiiriin. iiiiiii iivnr.mnnoAu in i... i ... .v. -., ,.a miiiuhjj uiciii, aiso u iew models i Piramirioire a Liotmer French Halon. Third Floor, Wel tive designs. tailored in effect, STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER' MAKKET STREE EIGHTIl STREET FILBKK knUHTT m r- w ' .1 'IS , T A. .. ' j.'l: .r, - v, r w 7 ' P ) t .A .M.--S tf L' .tlJl .va l"je " ..', .-rkfc,,,,.., ' ,WtfflfdWMllhil -f-
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