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EVENING BUBDIO LEDGER-PHILABELPHIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1920
WARTOCUTPRICES
Lsumers' League Wants All
Cleth Labeled te Prevent
Overcharging
0 PRESS LEGISLATION
Jehn It. Shlllndy, executive director
Dm National Consumers' League,
Krecatcn labeling clothing be that the
mumcr will knew wnnc it is mnue
' as n step toward lowering prices.
Mr. ShllUidy, who spoke before the
,! convention of the league nt the
idltviic-Stratferd today, would re-
(re manufacturers te inoel tne lauric
cloth iust as products are labeled
Jfr the pure feed and drug act.
This action would be one of the first
:eps la a ten-year legislative program
Hch the league will undertake.
Wants Natien te Organlze
'A natlon-wlde organization of con-
imcrd must be mode effective, in lower-
prices and muiiuuiiuug me quuuiy
.Milneta." he said, "iust ns rnn-
ntratlen of capital has been effective
raising prices.
"Feed and clothing nre the first ob-
tires in the league's ten-year pre-
rm' , . , .,
"We propose icacrui rcgumupn nnu
Mnslng of every packer and federal
Islatlen requiring correct labeling
'a hrandinc of fabrics used in the
Mufacturc of clothing," he said.
Under this law. he exelalncd, It
eukl be possible, in buying cloth, te
ttrmlne exactly new mucn wool, cot cet
u, hair or shoddy lt contained.
In this way it, weuiu oe lmpessiDic
dinrEC wool prices for shoddy or
,tten cloth.
"The Consumers' league, Mr.
illlfldy said, "is'embarking en a cam
Ign forMheusands of members, te
ueik together in nil parts of Urn United
HtUrs for enlightened Industrial stand
nuls for neikcis nud honest products
filp nil "
Fnver Minimum Wage
lie said league werkcis would co
operate with business organizations,
churches, social welfare bodies and
women's nrirnntrnllnnn.
A leglslnthe campaign looking'
tnunrtl n inlnliinim Wnvn mi Mnlif.li.it... I
lnw, rest nt night, municipal slaughter
houses, mutildpul abattoirs and munici
pal markets and rag sorting plants will
nlse be objectives in the league's pro
gram, Mr. Hlilllady said.
PATROL CREW SAVES LIFE
Promptly Gets Blankets and Extln-
I julshes Flaming Dress of Weman
The timely action of the crew of the
Nineteenth end Oxford streets patrol
wagon probebly saved the life of Mrs.
Anna Ward, seventy enrs old, 1701
I'eplar street, whose dress caught Arc
from n stove last night.
Mrs. Ward was cooking supper. Her
husband, n Civil Wnr captain, was
tending store. Her ilies became Ig
nited. She screamed and ran through
the store and down I'eplar street fol
lowed by her husband nnd neighbors
who shouted te her te step. The patrol
wagon was just returning te the station
house frefn the City Hall. One of the
patrolmen saw Mrs. Ward. The wagon
was stepped. Driver Dunbar get scvernl
blankets and he and Sergeant Davaulp
and Patrolman Wlnnimore wrapped
them around the woman's body and then
rolled her en the ground until the llames
were extinguished :
She was taken te the St. Jeseph's
Hospital In the patrol. She Is in n criti
cal condition, according te phjsicians.
DR. GEORGE E. MARTIN DIES
Fermer Philadelphia Paster Suc
cumbs at Massachusetts Heme
Ilev. Dr. Oeerge Edward Martin, for
n number of years pastor of Hollond
Presbyterian Church. Hi-enil nmt TiVil.
nrnl nfrftfita illml nt litu linmn A. .!-
dale, Mass,, en Sunday, after a brief
unless, no wus Hueui seventy-live years
old.
Dr. Martin was born In Norwich,
Conn., and studied nt the Norwich
Vrrtrt Atnrlnmv f Art tire Vn1 Im 1 UflQ
nnd graduating in 1872. He studied for
tlm lnl(italltf fit Vnln Tlnntnjlnnl CIaI.mhI
IIIU lllllllOLIJ Ilk AIIIV J. IIUUIUKIIUI OII1UUI.
On graduation and ordination he became
pastor of the Center Congregational
Church, at Urattlcbore, Vt.. iu 1870,
and remained In that charge four years.
He wus then called te tlie First Con
gregational Church nt Brockton, Mass.,
but remained less than a year, leaving
Urockteu te become pastor of the 1'lrst
Presbyterian Church of St. Leuis, Me.
After n pastorate covering n period of
feuitccn years he again resigned, te
take charge- of Hollond Presbyterian
Church here.
He wat Installed at Hollond Church
October 17, 1808, but remained a trifle
less than two years, resigning In Octo
ber, 1000.
Defective Flue Causes Fire
A defective flue was responsible for Q
fire which did $200 damage In the home
of Allce Neblo. 5025 Pertice street,
shortly nftcr 0 o'clock 'nst evening.
Established Sales Engineer
with rhtliidrlphln Oftlrr desire Intrrtletv
with Manufacturer reliillve lu liaiiilllne thrlr
product. Only Mrst-IniiM proimnllIeuH urr
wnnlnl. In return nn lurnlsli bmt rcfrr
rncfn, th but eC which nre pust nntl
present rrmilt".
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AN EFFICIENT WOMAN
wants new connection an copy wrltrr
or corrcupenilenti experienced) Initia
tive, versatility. Well Informed. Geed
errnnlzer.
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Pearls
The unusual facilities of this Establishment
for obtaining the choicest pearh and dromends,
from aii pants of the nvrdarean advantage
te patrons
Cllnle for Children
In co-operation with the state beard
of health nutrition work the Itcd Cress
home Bcrvlce, 1007 Wnlnut street, has
decided te organize n class of the chil
dren of school age of the disabled ox ex ox
scrvlce men under the direction of Mrs.
Itachcl V. Stoke. This clinic is te be
held en Mondays at 11 o'clock nt 1721
Cherry street.
SH0YER ADMJTSEXTRA PAY
City Treasurer Telia of $9000 In
Commissions Frem State
City Treasurer Shevcr received from
the stnte In 1010 "nbeut 58000 or
$0000" in commissions in addition te
his $10,000 salary from the city.
Acknowledgment of thnCfact by Mr.
Shejcr was one of the developments ei
Necklaces
Earrings
Breeches
Finder Rinds
Scarf Pirw
Bar Pins
Personal Cjrstmas Cards
reaofrfer selection
fpafamete m &ir&u$ex.
An Easy Way
te Earn Meney
The easiest way te earn money is te save it. De
posited in our Savings Department, a dollar net only,
cams 4 interest, but is available for future use.
Spent, it qcithcr draws interest nor provides for the
future.
The truth of the old adage, "a penny saved is a
penny earned," was never mere apparent than new.
And it loses none of its force if the word dollar is sub
stituted for penny. Open an account today.
National Bank Commerce
in PhiladelpKia
713 Cliestrait Street
Nathan T.Fo2weJLIjrBaJdcni
jestcrdny's consideration of the annual
budgets by Council. It wus brought te
the surface wnen Councilman Hern, of
Frankford, began te ask questions of
the treasurer when the treasury de
partment's estimates for 1021 were be
fore the Council.
In response te a question from Mr.
liurch, clinlrmnn of Council finance
committee, the city treasurer said lie
would have n report submitted te Coun-i
cli showing the cxtrn compensation each
empleye received from the btatc or
ether sources.
The question of increasing the pay
of the Fairmount Pnik guards ana
their Immcdlnte superior officers re
ceived favorable consideration when the
Fairmount Park Commission's budget
was Peached.
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MacDonald & Campbell
Special Reductions
Men's Suits and Overcoats
All
Our Suits and Overcoats
Are Reduced
Frem $10.00 te $15.00 Each
Ours is net a "Sales" or "Cut Price"
house, therefore, when we make reduc
tions such as these, in our efforts te
bring men's clothing prices down te
normal, we net only give back our
profit but also sustain an actual less
en each article.
Alse, considering the reputation of
our clothing for superior style and
value there can be no question as te
where you should buy.
Nete: These reductions apply te
our entire stocks of clothing; also
Cleth Moter Coats, Leather Coats,
Chauffeur Suits and Overcoats.
1334-1336 Chestnut Street
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TIME'S FLYING! SO'S
THIS MOST
Opportune Sale
of $55, $60 and $65
Perry
Suits and Overcoats
At One Price
$35
AN EXTRA Special ! Something
- out of the ordinary! Limited as
te Quantity hence, also, as te time !
Get in hefere the bell rings the
curtain down !
There's a happier leek en the face of the cook,
And a smile en the features of dad;
And the Children come in with a broadening grin
And mother leeks merry and glad;
And the features of Sis show a glimmer of bliss,
And I knew I am highly delighted
As the family flecks round the Happiness Bex,
And unites in enjoying United!
They'll all be there Saturday at the
Opening of the first United "Happi
ness" Candy Stere for Philadelphia at
2th and Chestnut
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ENGLISH OVERCOATS
in the Repricing Sale
i Frem Maxim, Londen. English Ulsters,
fine, warm, comfortable coats of the
characteristic British type. $90.00 Quality
, Repriced, $75,00; $80.00 Quality Repriced,
$65.00.
Ulsters half leather lined, practically as
warm as fur-lined coats. Big and roemv.
Either full or half belts. $90.00 Grade Re
priced, $75.00; $80.00 Grade, $65.00.
J Ulsters half leather lined; Otter and Beaver
, cellars. $200.00 Quality Repriced, $165.00.
J Leather Reversible Coats $60 00 Grade
Repriced, $50.00; $70.00 te $60.00; $100.00
te $80.00.
f$ Special Fci'ure Clethes Roem, Third Fleer.
JACOB MEED'S SONS
Unloading Sale
of Perry's
Higher-Priced
Suits and Overcoats
In the first place, you are buying
and we're going te use only one
superlative in this advertisement
you are buying the finest and cost
liest fabrics en top of the earth 1
In the second place, you are buy
ing genuine "N. B. T." workman
ship, 100 Perry-.made, and that
means as nearly 100 righ: as
human hands can de !
Take our word for it i
They are a great buy
at these prices !
Fine Suits and Fine Overcoats
at $50
We'll say nothing further about
them today! Yeu will, if you see
them !
PERRY &. CO
16th and Chestnut Streets
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about foreign merchants is at all
times available te you from our credit
files, or we will obtain it pfemptly,
by cable if desired, from our corre
spondents abroad. This service is
maintained for the convenience of
our customers and friends.
ROWN
BROTHERS &GO I
Fourth and Chestnut Streets
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