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RAILROADS' FREIGHT
SOLICITORS INTACT
Chicago Offices of Big Line3
Kept Alert te Public's
Buying Pulse
DAIRY LECTURES PLANNED
Chicago. Nev. 2r. Snlicltlns frcisht
nnd passenger forces of nil blc remls
lmvc been kept prettv nmrli intnet re
Bflrilless of the traffic slump. Their
routine dutle" nre r-hlnflv thee of
"keeping in touch." but their educa
tional work is raueh mere Important
than in the pnvt. C'entrnctlnc freight
agents must net only knew mere about
the various industries nnd individual
plants, but they must also hlp manu
facturers nnd merchants te keep their
fingers en the public's buyins puNe in
nil sections. In the passenger line a
mero elaborate program of solicitation
Is being mapped out for next season's
tourist travel.
A line operating southwest from Chi.
cage will this week initiate a cam
paign in the agricultural district te
advnnce the standard of sheep, poul peul
'try and dniry ees, with demciiistratlnu
nnd lectures in a score or mere towns,
where there will be bargain days. The
company has nked the im-rrl.unM of
nil the towns te co-operate nnd help
bring farmers in. It is desired that
every merchant advertise a bargain sale
In some line.
The St. l'aul h.is arranged te run a
exhibit tram with a "i.nnte car
1794 DIE OF CANCER IN 1920
Public Health Bulletin Says Disease
Curable In Early Stages
Deaths from cancer In Philadelphia
last year totaled 1704, according te a
bulletin issued yesterday by the De
partment of Public Health. Of this
number 702 were males and 1032 fe
males. The mortality exeeeds that from
bronche-tmeumoniu unci approaches
closely the number fiem lehnr pneu
monia and pulmei.ary tuberculosis,
which caused, respectively, 100e nud
22111 deaths. , ,
Cancer is a curable disease if treated
in Its carlv stnscs, the bulletin asserts.
Tin- most frequent sites for cancer are
i the stomach nnd lUer. lancer eE the
mouth is seven times as frequent among
males as among females.
The bulletin sajs the dlscas-e begins
as a sm til local growth, which can be
safely removed durtns the early ttuges
by surgical treatment or the use of the
N-iay or radium. It net a constitu
tional dien.e. and it is net contagious.
It Is only by constant co-operation of
the public. sa)s the bulletin, that it is
1 eped te stay the less of life from cancer.
CHINESE HOOVER'S GUESTS
Political Significance Seen In Dinner
te All Delegates
Washington. Nev. 2.1. There was a
dinner party in Washington last night
that mm ! destined te have an im
portant bearing en deliberations new
proceeding residing China. The host
of the dinner was Herbert Hoever.
Secretarv of Commerce and the expert
of the Harding Cabinet en Chinese nf
fairs. The entire Chinese delegation,
Pr. Szc. Dr. Ken and Dr. Weng, were
the client". Nobody in Washington un
ilprMnmN conditions nnd requirements
of :he ( hince situation better tliHn .Mr.
INDEPENDENCE HALL TO BE I
PROTECTED AGAINST FIRE
Caven Orders Sprinkler System In In
stalledeo Alter Heating Plant
Installation of a system of automatic
sprinklers for fire prevention in Inde
pendence. Hall will begin within a few
dajs. Director Caven, of Public Works,
has ordered the Central Automatic
Sprinkler Company, which received the
contract, te proceed with the work. The
plans nUe provide for installing n heat
ing system, te cost S.10,000.
The automatic sprinkler system will
protect the exterior nnd Interior of each
building from lire. The Improvement is
one that has been advocated for cnrs,
and when installed will threw a curtain
of water en the reefs, outside wnlls or
within the rooms whenever required.
The heating equipment Is nt present
located in the basement of Old Congress
Hall. This will be removed and the
new system will be located underground
far from the building. The first step
will be the construction of the boiler
room nnd tunnels running from the
plant te the various buildings.
WOMEN DIE IN AUTO PLUNGE
Twe Drewn as Car Falls Frem Icy
Bridge Fatality Near Allentown
Pert Huren, Mich., Nev. 25. Twe
women wcre drowned nnd two ether
persons narrowly escaped a similar
fate yesterday when their machines
went through the north draw of the
B'aek Hirer Uridge here. The dead are
Mrs. D. Earle Mlnne nnd Mrs. Emslie
Gcrrie, of Pert Huren,
One car skidded en the ley plank
ing, crashed through the guard gate
and plunged into the river. A moment
Inter the machine, driven by Mrs. Mlnnc
went through the broken gate nt almost
the same point.
Allentown, Pa., Nev. 25. J. It.
Painter, proprietor of the Lehigh Seap
Company, was instantly killed yesterday
when bis automobile turned ever en
the Itcadlng-Allcntewn pike near this
city.
JAPANESE ARTIFICIAL
PEARLS 0. K.'D BY SCIENCE
Same as Real Gems Despite Method
of Production
Taris, Nev. 25. -(By A. V.)
Pearls are pearls, whether produced
by the Japanese method of nrtlflciidly
stimulating their production In oysters
or formed in the usual manner, de far
as French sclcnce can determine. M.
Deutan In n report te the Academy of
Science, shewB that the process of for
mation Is the sarae In both cases nnd
the' only diffcrence is In the larger core
of the "Jnpnncse" pearl.
Among Jewelers thcre has been some
diffcrence of opinion, but the majority
seemed te ngrce that only by holding
pearls te the light and Judging the size
of the core could they distinguish be
tween "real" nnd cultivated pearls.
In the "Japanese" method ome
small object Is placed In the oyster
which promptly protects itself by de-
through the hieh-i'iiced land areas of , Hoever, who made his reputation .
Illinois nnd adjoining Flaw. wnere1' "- " - -"- ""
farm renters r h.ud preyed te make twenty w age
us wnv te show them .' " "'"'"" "".':'. .'"" '"" k
n living, und in th
the resources of agricultural --ectlens in
the Far West, particularly where cheap
land is still available. In every town
where the train steps n lecturer will
give an entertainment twice n day.
Settlement in the Northwest this sea soa sea
sen is very light, but In the Southwest
it cempnres favorably with last year.
when 12.000 families, mostly Amerl-
cans, settled in the Atchison's territory,
largch in the irrigated sections, where
climate 1 moderate and the -oil adapted
te diversified farming. Many settlers
arc going "baik te the iU" uf'er -ev-eral
year-- as wage earners in the cities.
The Burlington tests in its own
laboratory samples of nil waters en all
divisions of its system. Dr. J. A.
Denney, medical diiecter. savs : "The
Burlington has expended mere energy
in this dlnctien te protect its patrons,
fiteck shippers and emplejes than, te
lny knowledge, has an ether enterprise
In the world."
SNEEZE B0MBSHURLED
Women Blew Smoke at Landtag
President, Who Forbade Smoking
Berlin, Nev. 25 Women Communist
members of the Prussian Landtag, an
gered by cheating during a ete, threw
sneeze powder and bombs containing
foul-smelling gaes in the chamber.
Afterwnid the lit pipes and cigarettes
and blew .smoke clouds into the face of
the President of the I nndtag, who had
ordered the members te cease smoking.
When the president attempted te .speak
he was greeted with cries of "Ceward !"
and "Liar:" An efTert te suppress tin
agitation by the women failed.
nifieanee that the t hinese delegation at
this critical hour should be in consul
tation with Mr. Hoever. The predic
tion sr :ns safe that events arc im
rr.inert which may one day be tracea'i!"
te last night's function at the Hoever
iei.se n S street.
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1204 Chestnut St.
Founded In 1894
11 Seuth 15th St.
1119-21 Market St.
904-06 CHESTNUT ST.
INVITE YOUR INSPECTION
of their line of
CHRISTMAS CARDS,
CALENDARS, ETC.
New en Display
Far or near, rest as
sured that father, mother,
sweetheart, sister, brother,
wife, or best friend, will
truly appreciate the
thoughtful spirit that in
spires the sending of a
Christmas card. It spans
space with a fairy bridge,
bringing happiness and
cheer te these you love.
Extraordinary Values in
Mens and Women s
High Shoes and
Oxfords
Women's High
Shoes and
Oxfords
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Save
3.50 te
5.50
Men's High
Shoes and
Oxfords
Save
3.50 te
5.50
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All of this season's smart
est styles all of the
wanted leathers all the
favored heels here in
high beets and oxfords, at
this money-saving price!
A dozen models in black
and brew n leathers.
S n a p p y young fellow
styles or conservative
shapes
W.
W.
10.50
te
12.50
Values
7C Save
O 3.50
te
5.50
Copyright, 1921, A. B. Kirschbaura Cempiny
R. & F. Feature Values
In
Overcoats
CjUIlS
Clethes Of The Finest
Type Kirschbaum Tailored
Specially Priced At
27-50
B7.50
47.50
As te quality, there can be no question.
Philadelphians knew the R. 8C F. Stores.
They knew the Kirschbaum shops.
They knew that neither would put their
label upon anything but dependable
materials or workmanship. These lower
prices represent a very definite sacrifice
en our part,
Alt models, all
fabrics, all sizes.
1 KIRSCHBAUM
TUXEDOS AND FULL DRESS-50
GOOD SHOESkJ
921 Market Street
WEST PHILADELPHIA BRANCHES
52d Street corner et Spruce
60th Street corner of Chestnut
NORTn PHILADELPHIA BRANCHES
2736 Germantown Ave.
5604 Germantown Ave.
All Branch Stere Open Every Evening
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Specializing
in Coats
Saits, Dresses
and Skirts
15 fatllnmma ! . li . i - i ' "
Medes of
Distinction
and
Originality
1222-1224 Walnut Street
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Our Entire Stock of
Suit
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Afternoon & Evening Dresses
Without Reservations, Is Included in This
December Reduction Sale
A "once-a-season" opportunity te select '"Stecker" modes
of distinction and individuality at
Reductions of 20 te 60
All Purchases Billed January 1st, 1922
positing nbeut the Intruder the pearl
substonce, exactly as It docs when uuch
nn object gets Inte the shell accident
ally. Thcre was no explanation as te
why "real" pearls are found only nbeut
small cores. The reason for the larger
core in the cultivated etone is the need
te hasten the process be it will be
profitable.
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NOTICE
Hns any reader of this paper
nny recollection of having heard
parents or irrandpnrcnts tell of
tlie Rrcat rollKleus excitement In
1843, the year that W'llllnm Miller
predicted the end of the world?
Any anecdotes of that period,
or nny Information, however
trivial, wlllk be gratefully re
ceived by
Miss Clnra Kndlrett Sean,
133 Denten Htrc-t, tloiteu, Mats.
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Jwenty&iVe 7earsSelUng QoedSFuvnituvQ
258 te 264 S. Fifth St., between Locust and Spruce
Dining-Roem Suit, wonderful value in walnut or mahogany
Queen Anne Period; dustproef and dovetail construction
Buffet 72 inch; choice of Round or Oblong (JtQNJ
Table; 4 pieces. Chair te match (Pfei&U
CHRISTMAS SPECIALS Dell Baby Carriages, all desirable colors
Specially priced, $3.50 up.
Knewing where te buy is sometimes the secret of a very beautiful
home. Our location means the saving of many dollars te you. We
have five immense floors devoted te a variety of furniture that is
the very best manufactured. Our economic prices will astonish you.
The 75 smaller decorated and furnulied rooms will (five
you a better idea of hew our quality furniture will leek
in your own home.
Open Saturday Evenings Mail Orders Accepted
The Furniture Center of Philadelphia
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STORE HOURS 9 te 5.30
lilPORTVIlS, DESIGNERS Ah'D MAKERS OF WOMEN'S AND
UUILDREN'S APPAREL Oh' THE HIGHEST CUARACTEIl
FOR MORE THAN TWENTY-SIX YEARS
GOWNS
WRAPS
SUITS
FURS ,
BLOUSES
LINGERIE
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5 SWEATERS
MILLINERY
SKIRTS
CHILDREN'S
Chestnut APPAREL
Cerner PETTICOATS
Twelfth
99.50 i o-eo 1 5Q.00
These three wonderful groups as exceptional as they are may
be taken as a very fair indication of the "Harris" Ceat stock as a whole.
Superior in all respects.
99.50
10.00
A wonderful group of coats, untrimmed as
well as fur-trimmed effects. Ucautiful materials,
including murvella and pnnvulaine, in straight
line and blouse with the new sleeves; platinum
wolf cellars. A wealth of unusual styles.
THIRD
Coats and Capes
Individual Medels
150.00
A collection of exquisite beauty and distinc
tion in marvclla, wouderu, with beaver and
squirrel cellurs; some embroidered, including
the new wind sliie'd capes at this price.
THIRD FLOOR
Levely Blouses
Fer Christmas
.Space will net permit describing them as
they deserve. Notable in the showing, the
new fitted garment with circular effect nt
bottom, then strnight and blouse effects. Many
have handsome fur cellars.
FLOOR
Beautiful Gowns
Fer Dan and Evening
59.50
A most remarkable assemblage of Dresses
at this price. Of chiffon velvet, duvctyne, vol vel
dyne and crepe chiffon in lovely draped effects,
also the exquisitely simple effects, beaded and
in every color that Fashion essays.
SECOND FLOOR
Envelope Chemises
Special Value
A ulq3
Jet3
Alwnys givable, and you will agree when
you see the range of exquisite styles of crepe
de chine and Georgette, trimmed with beads,
embroidered, with Persian sleeves; ethers with
wool embroidery. A range of all fashionable
colors.
FIRST FLOOR
A group of 250 of these very attractive
chemises have just reached us. Charming for
Christmas. Of heavy quality crepe de chine
and radium; trimming of French knots or in
serts of real filet; in flesh, orchid and sky blue.
Marvelous values.
FIRST FLOOR
Entire Fourth Fleer Given Over te
Juvenile Apparel of the Better Kind
"Harris" acclaimed as Philadelphia's headquarters for outfitting girls
of every age from tot te miss. Truly a "different kind of Juvenile Stere." A
place that bristles with gift suggestions; quality and economy go hand in
hand. A very wonderful assortment of juvenile apparel.
Furs
Sets Coats
Exceptional
Selected with the same expert skill as is
given te women's furs. Styles attractively
childlike. As instance of the values
Leck Squirrel Sets, $1(1.50
Girls' Coats
Fur Trimmed
16.50
Te tills we scarcely need te add excep
tional value. They arc of pebble cheviot,
set off charmingly with fur cellars; lined
and interlined. In blue, maroon, brown
and reindeer.
Gray Ceney Sets, $115.50
White Ceney Coats, $51
7.50
Girls' and Children's Dresses 12.95 te 45.00
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twill, smurt checked worsteds, French serges. Embroidered by hand, a
bacUolmdFer 'nJeTa te'S BU,n,P hheW 'U,rRC8t,en brU,tant "
FOURTH FLOOR
Velveteen, I'eirct
niuiqued oddly
color en a dark
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