ttt I Cj- w. Ik. It ' SVv I w BN r. n 1 - ' . &&'& .f'i't ''ft: :.vv;-' . T '.",;. ' p "Hi rnniii un.v riiivi a i .-. . . s ju4 v . ., 'is llll I I III I I I I . . . rM t ', , . "' - - fejtusa iuurs. 0 iu u . , r a tv ai s . i i i i r aw- a. wr ssvi i j j , r- i'm-aW VJI M B t L OKU I n iIa -; v ii&M v V.'" t ." i&trWt. ,(" X FOR RATIFICATION v'pJay in Approving State Con- $ ',s ltutJon ,s Hampering Work j-sr. a ui nua.uuuari.uru K: $ T PHILADELPHIA BAND ,i y ' ,, An urgent request for the' post In "Philadelphia nnl throughout Pennsyl vania to ratify the new constitution of the American Legion which wim adopted i' at Allrntown, wiw forwarded today from' depnrtment headquarters, 841 Chestnut street. m Six weeks hnve laiMbd since the stntc cantonment adjourned nnd only 124 'posts 'In the stnte, out of more thnn I5B0, hnve acted faTorahly on the new constitution. Department Commander Davis will be delayed in developing the organization provided for under the nevy, constitution unless the posts give their attention to this vital matter. A vote of two-thirds of the posts is required for its ratifica tion. t Tim appointment of the twenty-four deputy department commanders to su pervise the work of the Ieclon in the state must be deferred until nuer me ratification of the constitution, nnd In asmuch as these, deputy department commanders constitute the state execu- u.-rdmirllttcc. it will not be nossiblR to create that body until the posts have Toted. John V. Hornn. one of the organizers of the Overbrook Post, the most recently chartered body of World War veterans in the legion in Philadelphia county, declared yesterday that this post has formed n temporary organization and will meet shortly to elect permanent officers. The post nlso has plans for a home in the Overbrook section, which project vlll bo backed by influential citizens. George Blair, one of the organizers of Post 333, which is composed prin cipally of Third Regiment veterans, an nounced today that there will be a meet ing of the post tomorrow night In the Third Ttrtrlmpnt armorv to nlan for ac tive work In the fall. This post will L begin its regular meetings again In Sep tember.. "It will elect officers at the end of 'its fiscal year and will conduct a campaign immediately thereafter to double Its membership. John F. O'Hca is the present commander. Homer H. Hacker, of 720 Johnston trect, Philadelphia, has resigned as representative to the county committee from Post 241). of which Joseph V. Romcr, is commander. Comrade Hacker has been unable, on account of con tinued absence from the city, to attend legion meetings and felt that in justice to the post, he ought not to continue to hold the position. Prince-Forbes Post. Ko. 7, hopes to make its post band a nucleus for a West Philadelphia legion band, in which will be enrolled musicians from nil West Philadelphia posts, provided the other posts In that section of the city agree tp co-operate. This post has a paid up membership of nearly f00 nnd is one Of the strongest In Philadelphia. GASSED VETERAN ILL At- Breakdown Is Result of German tack, Physicians Say A recurrence of illness from a gas at tack which he suffered two years ago has left John Dohson Hutchinson, of 4171 llldge avenue, nn overseas vct eran. in a serious condition. At the Lankcnau Hospital, where he is bciuR treated, it is said that his case is critical. Hutchinson, who is twenty-ciglit years old, served throughout the war in I a machine-gun company of the 100th Infantry nnd in July. 1018, he was I gassed by the Germans at Chateau- I Thierry. He was in France for more than a year. About twelve months ago Jio returned and entered the employ of the Union League. A week ngo ho suf ferca a generni breakdown accompanied by heart and kidney trouble brought on. physicians say, by the bad effects of the pfilsonoiiN pas. He U rt y:rnnd-ncplipvv of James Dobson, a carpet manufac turer. ' IMPORTED Pompeian Olive Oil A spoonful a day will drive indigestion away ASK FOR and GET Horlick's The Original Malted Milk for Infants and Invalids Avoid Imitations and Substitutes Galvanized Boat Pumps asssPBBW! . !'. I'1H'ITW www 1 I X. D. Brrrr Co.. BO N. M Ht. Mntn nnn. Marlt-t Sis. DIAMONDS DnitrUT mjuun Haute of Established Reliability Highest Prices Value Guaranteed I ICHTFY'Q c North nth St. Liun i c i o , Door ob Mi, k PTt - B " WANTED ',! ..'H An organization recently formed in Philadelphia, amply financed, and that will occupy its own building, will require by September 1 a COPY WRITER of 'experience who likes to write and is versntilo in han dling and writing of copy. This position will be a fine one for the right man. We also re quire a BOOKKEEPER who is familiar with adver tising and printing account ing; also a STENOGRAPHER who is a good transcriber and typist, and who can also as sume other important respon sibilities. In addition, will require services of several ARTISTS and a good PHOTOGRAPHER These openings offer unusual opportunities, and the .salaries In each instance will ho .ample -suss wade satisfactory., Ad- r" . fj V) .",' j M.iJMMr,unHsa: ' '"ji "? r '.Tr-r mmmsmsmmtBmm iii. W ...sssl :. "h V $t ' . Monday, August 2, 1920 : . This August Furniture Sale deals with condition's as they exist today and surely affects larger money savings. MARKET t CHESTNUT it EIGHTH I. NINTH For .Tuesday BBiasBisaiisiasaaaaMaMBBBaisBBBwssliWasiifeHalaMiMBssiaeaa It's a big undertaking to buy a house and furnish; it sp ,W give, If requested, quite a timevto complete furniture payments'. ! i : It's Fine to Have Organized Such a Sale of Furniture - bhows the power of trje Store for helpfulness shows how this great business built by your appreciative patronagehas met your hopes. Wirining through service that is the idea--for shoppers freely tell Us that "Gimbels lead the city In value-giving and In practicalness of the stocks offered. t ' Partial JPayments for Jb'urniturc .gTSdTyTr ranged - We, shall be very glad to co-operite withVthose furnishing for the.first time or large furnishing , All advantages of the sale-a"- yours auu..u, w,y.tc payu.cutc. . Queen Anne Dining-Room Suites. Four Pieces, $300 Bi it 7t ' 1 1 H9,'Phi 5SsSPalPCIHBr rv'lniigirimitviv i ll w T Hr iirififffiTinFff rJhmmJf9- iTlWf l" 1J W A .''111 IWlslV rsssssllsslsf 'sssiir sir 'Sp' " . Sft Beautiful suite, as illustrated, Queen Anne design, American walnut; 60-inch buffet, 54-inch top extension table, beautiful china closet and serving table. -Four pieces, $300. Save $150. on aotual values. Next Monday, August 9th Gimbels Important Sale of "Used" Pianos and Player-Pianos Women's Dresses: $25 for Beaded Georgettes. Beaded in "squares" and the squares bead looped. Navy and rich browny taupes. JUv .vlo. Taffetas with Picoted Pleatings Around the cute short sleeves. And set on the shirt, apron-fashion. BroWn, picoted and sash-lined with sand color. Pictured. Pongees "Paneled" with Venise Lace Creamy lace that "tones in" with the natural pongee color. At $25 Mostly at savings 6f $4 or $5. -Gimbels, Salons of Dress, Third floor UkuLilf AT t ' ?-J lsssssliisssllllsssssssBssssssssssssiVrsssaKssssssssC sssssssB PrUIWaWlleWssVIIIIIT IT a II E 1: :;Iq H! itTI Windsor Dining-Room Suites, Ten Pieces, .$375 Windsor suite ai. illustrated, it a won derful reproduction of finest construction and finish; made in American walnut, 66 inch buffet, closed serving table, large china closet, 54-inch top extension table and set of five side,and one arm chair; slip seat, leather coverings. Ten pieces, at $378. Savings of $250 on actual vaults. Fifty Luxurious Living-Room Suites. Finest Quality Silk Velour Coverings'. Three Pieces at $375 and, $425 Savings of JustK One Half on Actual "'-Value 2n) l-iw-a i 11 WMltlijs Ssssfl 111 Saas9BSBRslSy4 Hill IRE 1 fflTiKTPiBar B"W h mSmmSlmM PsR Hi m Hi 11 1 J t f.'.i ijijlffi itMn asssH KssSiliBBwirOinfl asssssssUiHBasssSBsRHKasssssssisii'ifepSsss 9PmSkSssssssaK!H Luxurious 'suite, -as illustrated, consisting of davenport, arm chair, fireside chair or rocker, finest upholstery and construction, spring pillow backs, all spring seats loose spring cushions, outside backs of all pieces covered in same material. Coverings of highest quality blue or mulberry silk velour. Average present price per yard for these, covers is $22. Price for complete suite averages less than price for cover ing alone if bought separate. We recommend early selection as you save one-half on actual value. Three pieces special at $375. Another Living-Room Suite in This Lot is Pictured Three Pieces, $42 Saving of On Half en Actual Valum Waist Sale Lacy Georgettes At $3.95 and $5 Save $2 to $5 Georgette with Venise the richest Uciest star patterns and "ladder" de signspanels, peplums and collars of it! Georgette with Valenciennes lacy back treatments and sleeve treat ments and vestees that are half lace. White or the prettiest," freshest summer garden pinks. Tricolette Overblouses at $3.95 and $5 White, Navy, High Colore A luxurious suite deep seated davenport, wing sides, roll-pillow arms, all spring seats, spring-pillow backs, loose-spring cushions. large luxurious fireside chair, arm chair to- match, outside backs covered in same goods. Coverings of blue and gold silk velour or gray and mulberry short clipped mohair plush. These, coverings average from $22 to $25 per yard if bought separately and would exceed our present price for the complete suite. Three pieces, special at $425. Gimbels, Sixth floor In the August Sale Seamless Sheets at $1.95 Double bed size 81x90 inches. Priced below today's wholesale cost therefore we must say None to Dealers 1 Mohawk, Bontex and Belvedere Seamless Sheets, 81x90 inches. AtN$2.29. Save 55c to 71c Scalloped Sheets, Pillow and Bolster Cases More and more popular every year. Fine quality. Savings of one-fourth. 81x90 in. Scalloped Sheets, at $2.35. 45x36 in. Scalloped Pillow Cases, at 68c. 12x72 in. Scalloped Bolster Cases, at $1.28. ' . Bleached Pillow Cases Most wanted size 45x36 in. Saving of one-fourth at 45c and 58c. 36-inch Famous Lonsdale and Berkley Cambric at 48c a yard Save 22c on each ,yard. Famous Utica Sheeting Muslin Saving of one-fourth. 42 inch 50c ' i 81 inch 9Sc 45. inch S3c 90 inch $1.08 Magnificent Solid Mahogany Queen Anne Dining-Room Suites, Ten Pieces Special at $500 , 4 M , BPn HIiHilasMsi a I' , it , , 'y1 ,'alaB aH : ,ii-L llftllF IA ayMag?-.1 T -Hsiai aaHIU'rJIJ-yPlHtKKSSa! W pS55S! t-BeuH'V' Suite, as illustrated, 66-inch buffet, enclosed .serving table, large china closet, 54-inch top extension, table, set ot five sides and one arm chair, as shown with-slip seats, leather coverings; solid mahogany, dull finish. Ten pieces, special at $500. Savings of $350 on actual values. Massive Queen Anne Bedroom Suite at $300 Jrc Tjtr, uu n SsfcaateMfcdsrtasiaSiBfr , . . "J M MFT rirTlv- gr-gi HaNo ' " II1-"' II I aWV IjrV J ' I II ' )W BasssssssssssSasslBasB m ' I IB Suit- as illustrated, massive Queen Anne design, Arrferican walnut or mahogany, extra .large bureau, large chifforobe, large dressing table and full size bow-foot bedstead, dust-proof, construction throughout; bautifully finished. Four pieces, special at $300, Savings of $200. 25 Empire Colonial Chamber Suites at $150 II jjj v o" 1 . I Suite, as illustrated, Empire Colonial design, large bureau, .chiffon nier, trip'icate glass toilet table, full size hedstead. Special at $150 Savings of $135 on actual values. " Practical Post Colonial Chamber Suites at $225 trca" JO. fflEMl li r i T i i ft WJanMMMBMtaTff I "rrnriif mm nJJH Vacation "Fluff" or Fall "Dress Suit" Waists Cotton Waists at $1 Save $1 to $2.95. Voiles with plenty of lace Venise or Valenciennes the dainty kinds. Embroidered or gandies with just the touch of lace that makes them daintier. $3.95 $3.95 $3.95 Gimbels, First and Third floors Waists in the Subway Store White Voile Waists at $1 Save $1 to $2.95 1 Still a Few Lacy Georgettes at $3 Samples. Trimmed in cool, dainty flower colors. PnJ a"d white. With Venise lace. White Habutai Silk Waists at $2.85 Save $2.15. And Georgettes and Tricolettes at $3.05 and $5. Tailory or a softer "cut." I Gimbels, Subway Store O Suite, as illustrated, post Colonial design, mahogany and American walnut; full size bedstead, beautiful fluted posts, large bureau, chiffon nier, triplicate glass toilet table. Four pieces, $225. Save $125. Gimbels, Sixth floor 36-inch Longcloth, at 39c a yard Save lie a yard. Soft chamois fitiisir. x Government A. C. A. Ticking Old fashioned blue-and-whitc stripe 6 oz., at 49c yard save 19c. 8 oz., at 58c yard save 22ci BLANKETS Choice of white or plaid double-bed size, $6.95 a pair saving a liberal third. Ex- wmte Blankets, part wool, 37.95, sa.ss and 510.95 a pair, tra-lcugth blankets, 72x90, $12.50; all-wool white blankets, $13.85 $16.95 and $20 a pair. ' v Plaid Blankets the favored block design. 66x80, $8.75 a pair 68x80, $10.95 a pair . 70x80, $9.95 a pair 72x90, $12.50 a pair All-wool Plaid Blankets 70x84, $16.95 a pair. 72x84, $20 a pair and $22.60. . Gray Blankets, $8.25 and $9.75 a pair, Gimbels. Scc.nd floor Girls' Dainty "Sheer Dresses Reduced to $2 , Save $1.95 A wonderful little clearance of broken sizesl Printed voiles small all-over printings that especially suit "little dresses." . Plain color voiles with crisp white touches. Figured voiles. Pink and blues and greens. Mostly sashed styles. Ages 6 to 14 years not all sizes in each style. Gimbels, Salons of D.ress, Third Floor Straight-cut White Gabardine Skirts For the Woman Who Thinks She Needs "Slender Lines". At $6.90 With fullness but just enough in the back. But with dockets that would keen anv skirt from heint? "nlain" rinli tucked and button trimmed or turned back and buttoned-down fine 'shimmering' buttons. White Gabardine Skirts With Heavy English Eyelet Embroidery, at $7.90 The picture tells the story of "cut" and style and charm I Gimbels, Salons of Dress, Third floor Mi F f -fi 87.00 Subway Store's August Clearance of Summer Floor Coverings :. 9x12 ft. Jute-face Tapestry Brussels Rugs, Oriental Patterns, at $11 ,75 9x12 ft. Heavy Seamless Velvet Rugs,1QQ 7r- !, oriental patterns, at )pJtJlJ close pile Axmlnster Rugs, beautiful designs, soft rich colorings. 9x12 ft., $48.50; 6x9 ft., $28; 4.6x6.6 ft., $16.75. Wool-face Tapestry Brussels RuKsfc1Q 7 C oriental patterns: 9x12 ft.: cross joined, at PIOl O Figured Japanese Grass Rugs of pretty .patterns and in' all sizes. Double warp quality. 9x12 ft., $7.25; 8x10 ft. $6.50; 6x9 ft., $E; 54x90 in., $3.50; 36x72 in., $1.50; 18x36 in., 35c. American-made Prairie Grass Rugs, beautifully figured patterns: j. 9x12 ft., $12.75; 8x10 ft., $10.75. 3x6 ft. Japanese Matting Rugs, 50c. 27x54 inch All-fiber Rugs, 45e. Figured American Wire Grass Runners: 24 inches wide, 60c yd. , ' 27 inches wide. 70c yd. ' 1000 Ready-to-Hang Half-Sash Lace Curtains at 37c Looped at top. Of double net with real lace effects. White or ecru, at 37c each. 500 Window Shades 36x72; opaque cloth, spring rollers. Complete with fixtures, at 88c J - 1800 Yards of Washable , Cretonne Yard wide; soft, rich color fogs; yard, at 35c OlmbeU, Buway 8tor.. ,2000 Yards of Colored Drapery Madras Self-tone, popular shades; for win dows ana aoors, at 75c. 85c, 95cyd. 51-Piece 36 inches wide, 85c yd! Inlaid Linoleum,, colors through to the back, full rollsr variety of choice p'attems. $1.60 and $1.75 sq. yd. Heavy China Matting, full 40-yard rolls, special at $i"6 a roll. Any quantity by the yard, at 40c yd. Olmbfln, Subway Store. Dinner Sets at $5.95 -! i' r mm 1' Close to Cost of Makinet These sets are slightly imperfect which accounts for the ex tremely -low price. Neat gold spray decoration. Each sr rnnl.t. f. Ltflf Tl Vina I T Z , , " " - '-- I )wv WVWII I X JVaia.V TllMf 1 TIC. Tray 6 Ts caps 0 Dlnnar lat e Brsaa and HaUsr 6 soap Flatsg 0 Tsa Plata. a Ssusrt Sauosr. Best value In years, at ,'$8,98, 6, Tsa Hiuctr. wsSMnhl7Hii4'.fH::"?'7i'tj'' ,v,&"-'- 8af iBsMisflfi'Va i 1 ifiitlrsi!. 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