DEPLETED HERDS
IN FRANCE CUT
MEAT ALLOWANCE;
shiploads of Rntions Required
From This Country to
Meet Deficiency
Washington. Dec. G.—Our soldiers
ire pouring into France by the tens
if thousands.' They have carried
them rifles and ammunition and
Huipment— and food.
France cannot feed the American
Army. Everybody knows that. She
s in such desperate straits that not
mly must we send shiploads of ra
tions to our boys but we must send
>ther shiploads to help keep up the
wonderful spirit of the French na
tion. Meatless days in Pennsylvania
mean happier days in France both
for American fighters and French
soldiers and civilians.
Fred E. Pitney, a writer in France,
■hows why Pennsylvania should be
willing to make the sacrifice asked
ny the Food Department of the Com
mittee of Public Safety: "To what
extent the herds have disappeared is
shown by the cutting down of the
meat ration of the soldiers at the
front. At the beginning of the war
they were allowed one pound of
meat a day. Twenty per cent, has
now been cut. from that allowance.
Only dire necessity will countenance
reducing the food allowance of sol
diers at the front.
"France's herds suffered enormous
ly at the very beginning. A total of
approximately 2.500,000 cattle, sheep
and hogs from the French herds
were seized by Germany in the in
vaded provinces. Coming immedi
itely on top of this loss France found
herself compelled to find food for
soine millions of Belgian and French
refugees. England undertook to sup
ply France with 250,000 tons of meat
a year until February of this year.
At that time the English supply
stopped. England was having all she
could do to feed her own people on
reduced rations.
"Thus since February France has
had to supply from her own resources
♦ 32,000 tons of meat to her armies,
1,128,000 tons for the civilian popu
lation and another 350,000 tons for
refugees, making a total of 2,000,000
lons of meat a year demanded by
France. France must have more meat.
Meat. meat, meat and again meat is
the pressing need for France."
Water Gap Gets Camp
For Wounded Soldiers
Hangor. Dec. 6.—The United
States government has completed
negotiations for thp establishment at
Delaware Water (lap of a camp for
onvalescent soldiers. Agents spent
the last week at the resort making
;irrangc iaants to rent, with the priv
ilege of purchasing the Gap's larg
est and !est equipped hostelries, all
of which are along the main street.
Hillcrest. owned by Frank How
ard. was rented to the government
mi Saturday for the period of the
i'lir and for six months thereafter.
It is proposed to obtain the Dela
ware House. Kiverview. Forest
House and Castle inn as soon as ne
gotiations now pending are settled.
The plan is to place convalescents
;it the (Jap who have their homes in
Ihe Delaware and Dehigh valleys, so
that relatives and friends will not
have a long distance to travel to
tfkil them. At least 1.000 soldiers
• ail be accommodated at these ho
tels during the winter months and
double that number in summer.
To care for these men the gov
ernment will employ about 150
nurses and as many cooks. Other
buildings will be erected for emer
gency purposes.
X.MAS MAIL RKACHKS FRONT
I,<>oo Sax'ks Arrive at One Town in
American Zone
With the American Army in
France, Dec. 6.—Christmas mail for
the troops began arriving to-day in
the American zone. In one town
alone a thousand sacks were deliv
ered. The contents of most of them
consisted of packages of various
•siza*. Some of the packages had
written on them, "Open at Christ
mas" and similar inscriptions.
The American post offices have
made every plan to keep the mails
moving from them to the positions
where the addressed are quartered.
Restored To
Health By Sanpan
Other Medicines
Had Failed
Says Miss H. Stoll, 1233 Monroe St.,
Harrisburg, "1 was ailing for a long
time with stomach trouble and ner
vousness, on rising- in the morning I
felt all tired and worn out and
usually had a nasty dull headache.
After eating would bloat and belch
up a nasty sour substance and had
a sour taste, I was also troubled with
heartburn.
"Sometimes I would get severe
nervous spells which left me feel-
Tig just tired out.
"I took all kinds of medicine but
nothing did me any good. Sanpan
had been doing such wonderful work
l'or some neighbors that I started to
take it.
"Well I am restored to health by
Sanpan. we feel that we can't get
along without it and will always keep
a bottle in the house as a stitch in
time saves nine."
Sanpan is being introduced at Kel
ler's drug store, 405 Market St.,
Harrisburg, where the Sanpan man
is meeting the people.—Adv.
NUXATED IROh
V t7i X
Hi
O Dr. Ferdinand Kinf, tfew York Fhyaidan and
Medical Author, tella phyaiciana (bat tbeyahoukJ
Npreacnbe more oriank iron— Nusated Iron—for
*belr patienta—Saya anaemia—iron deficiency—ia 1
thrrreateaicuraetotbe health atrenfth vitalityand
beauty of tbc modern American Woman.—Soonda
warninf acainat uie of metallic iron which mar
injure the teeth. corrode tb atomacb and do far
wore harm than (oodt adrtaea ue of only nuxaied
iron, taken three tlmea per day after meala. It
*IU Increaae the atrenfth and endurance of weak,
nervooa. run-down folka fin% in two weeka tim
in many Inatabcea. W/mW b t-d dmuUtu
TLHURSDAY EVENING,
Store Will be Closed Christmas Eve,
Monday, December 24
UKM. itmi—ass UNITED
This Store Will Be Closed Christmas
Eve at 6 O'clock, Monday, Dec. 24th
—Our patrons who plan to shop the last day
before Christmas will please note: to shop on this
day before 6 o'clock—better still, make your pur
chases in the morning.
—Shop mornings, anyway, from now until
Christmas —there's less crowding and the service
will be better —naturally.
—The wise ones are buying all their holiday
gifts now when assortments are big and full.
—Store will be open three evenings before
Christmas—Thursday, Friday and Saturday, De
cember 20, 21 and 22.
Infant's Wear Wash Fabrics
' •
. Plain and plaid ging-
Infants white flannel- hams, 27 and 32 inches
ette gowns, flat collars, wide. Friday Sale, yard,
button-holed edge around
collar and down front. lOC
Friday Sale, Eiderdown, light and
dark grounds, with neat
lOC figures, 27 and 36 inches
, . . wide. Friday Sale, yard,
Baby bootees of wool j
yarn some hand cro- j 20c
dieted slightly soiled Glen Roy gingham
from display. Iriday madras, suitable for
Sale, pair, men's shirts, 32 inches
1 wide. Friday Sale, yard,
29c
Infants' soft sole shoes
in white and colors— Silk and cotton stripe
broken size range—sizes crepes, white ground with
1, 2 and 3in the lot. Fri- colored stripes—36 inches
day Sale, pair, wide. Friday Sale, yard,
19c 29c
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor ! BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
Friday Sale of
Women's and Misses' Coats
Some are half and oth
ers less than half price.
The magic figures,
t $12.50
Coats of velour, cheviot,
melton and fancy mix
tures.
Only 75 coats in the
lot, however, so come
early to-morrow.
In The assortment is an
fflnrPtß attractive one and you
J U ' iave a K ool l choice from
velvet, plush and fur trim
ly mings and in colors brown,
green, navy and taupe.
BOWMAN'S—Third Floor.
Black Petticoats Friday Sale of
Black sateen petticoat, Georgette Crepe
with flowered flounce— Another sale of high
. t . . grade georgette crepe, 40
elastic waist band-regu- f nches wjdth and in the
lar and extra sizes—full season's most wanted col
„. , c . I orings. Friday Sale,
width. Iriday Sale, , vard
89c $1.59
BOWMAN'S—Third Floor BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
Friday Sale of
Women's Shoes
Women's shoes of various black leathers, with
low or high heels—a rare opportunity to secure a
pair of serviceable shoes at Friday Sale, pair.
$1.98
Women's gun metal calf laced boots, with the
new medium heels, complete size range. Friday
Sale, pair,
$2.98
Women's spats—white, taupe and fawn—extra
high cut. Friday Sale,
$1.35
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor.
Friday Clear-away Sale of
Trimmed Hats at $l,OO
—They're made of velvet and come in large and
small shapes.
Colors, navy, black, brown and flame.
A rare chance to procure a good
looking, stylish, trimmed hat at an
exceptionally low price.
BOWMAN'S—Third Floor.
HARRISBURG njfiSftl TELEGRAPH
House Dresses
Made of good quality
percale in light figures,
gray stripes and solid
blue— a complete size
range. Friday Sale,
89c
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
Boudoir Caps
A splendid variety of
styles and materials
good for Christmas gifts.
Friday Sale,
59c
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
Brassieres
In an assortment of
styles, lace and embroid
ery trimmed. Friday
Sale,
35c
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
Towels and
Toweling
Huck towels, honey
comb weave, with red
border, size 15x30 inches.
Friday Sale,
BV 2 c
Bleached absorbent
toweling, Boott Mills
product. Friday Sale,
vard,
15c
U 11 b 1e a c hed twilled
toweling. Friday Sale,
vard,
10c
Face cloths honey
comb weave, with pink
and blue overstitched
edges. Friday Sale,
6 for 25c
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
Children's
Dresses
Made of gingham
and chambray in as
sorted colors —not all
sizes in each style, but
all sizes in the lot.
Children's in sizes 2 to
6 years; girls' in sizes
6 to 14 years. Friday
Sale,
50c
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
Silks
Crepe meteor. 40 inches
wide—27 of the season's
best colorings. Friday
Sale, yard.
$1.69
White corduroy, 36
inches wide—wide wale,
velour finish; limited
quantity. Friday Sale,
vard,
69c
Silk remnants many
useful lengths of plain
and fancy silks, such as j
satins, crepes, taffetas,
etc.—enough for waist, j
skirt or dress. Friday
Sale, yard,
98c and $1.29
BOWMAN'S—-Main Floor
Automatic
Shears
___
These shears are
equipped with the lat
est self-sharpening ten
sion spring and work
on ball bearings—the
handles arc shaped to
fit the fingers. Friday
Sale, pair,
29c
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
Carving Set
. 3-piccc carving set,
stag horn handles, Shef
field steel. Friday Sale,
set,
$1.98
BOWMAN'S—Basement
Doll's Wash Set
Wash tub, wash board,
wash bench, wringer, etc.
Friday Sale,
39c
BOWMAN'S—Basement
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lIA RHISB I 1 K<a, THURSDAY, DBCEMbKR , 11)17.
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Friday—Special Economy Day
While every day is economy day at Bowman s—
selling the best in merchandise at the fairest prices—yet
on Fridays we specialize in this way —
—All remnants and odds and ends are brought
to the fore and priced to effect immediate sell
ing.
—Lines of merchandise that move slowly are
cut in prices to make a quick clearaway..
—Special purchases of regular goods under
price and sample lines are featured on this day
of the week, but bear in mind all the good things
are not advertised look about through
the various departments—The green price cards
designate all Friday specials.
Please note that many things suitable for Holiday
Gifts may be had at generous savings tomorrow
:
7 7 Woolen Dress |ln the White
Moire Ribbons _ , ~ : ~
Uoods Goods Section
430 yards of good 1
quality moire ribbon, Silk and wool poplins Linene suiting Glas
-sto 6 x /2 inches in width in mauve, pink, leather, gow No. 3, 36 inches
and in the following canary and tan —40 inches wide. Friday Sale, yard,
colors black, light wide - Friday Sale, yard, -i q
blue, Royal blue, pink, qc
red and white—excel- English longcloth—
lent quality for hair 'All wool fancy coat- serviceable quality
bows and sashes. Fri- ings, heavyweight mix- ~ 10-yard pieces, l riday
day Sale, yard, tures and plaids —54 Sale, piece,
- inches wide. Friday fljf JQ
25C Sale, yard, Jl.tiJ
BOWMAN'S— Main Floor /t* nr< White nainsook good
JpZ.ZD quality, soft, pliable fab-
Women's Lisle All wool black serge— ric, specially adapted fm
42 j hcs wjde chidrens dresses and un
c i i derwear. Friday bale,
Gloves Sale, yard, yar(l J
Women's 2-clasp lisle $l.OO 15c
gloves in black and w £[ te All wool poplin in navy Merc e r i zed damask '
—sizes 5/2, 6 and 6;, <>. and black, 56 inches wide, cloths, size 58x58 inches, i
Friday Sale, pair, Friday Sale, yard, Friday Sale,
25c $2.00 $l.OO
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor BOWMAN'S—Main Floor BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
f=~ 1
Sale of Sample Neckwear
F"or Women Tomorrow
At Half Price
Purchase of $1 544.00 worth of samples—to be sold
tomorrow for $772.00 (At Retail.)
The largest sample lot we have offered this season
with hundreds of dainty conceits especially designed for
this holiday season's business.
It's a magnificent display and they're arranged for
quick and easy choosing.
Collars Sets
Neckwear of broadcloth, georgette crepe, organdy,
satin, moire, lace, pique, etc.
A beautiful assemblage and think what a choice—
no two alike.
Divided Into Three Selling Groups
All at Half Price
25c 50c $l.OO
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor.
!
Serving Tray Mounted Casserole Doll Kitchen
Size 10x16 inches, em- 7-inch size, mounted in Cabinets
bossed wood frame, blue- heavy nickel plated frame.
bird center, glass covered. Friday Sale, • Oak finish, equipped
Fridav Sale, QQ r with small package of !
groceries. Friday Sale,
BOWMAN'S—Basement
Cereal Set $3.25
,,, wr' i *ii i BOWMAN'S—Basement
blue Windmill decora-
Mi-vorl Nnt i t ' on on porcelain body— " •
set' consists of 6 cereal White Enameled
New Fall nuts—assort- jars, 6 spice jars, 1 oil
merit consists of walnuts, bottle, 1 vinegar bottle, 1 1 Chairs
pecans, almonds, Brazils salt box. I-riday Sale, ——-
and filberts. Friday Sale, <£4. Q§ Child's chair, well con
pound, ' * .... structed, highly enameled
• 00 Wood rack for holding j n white. Friday Sale,
same, natural finish or
BOWMAN'S— Basement white enamel, 89c
. $1.50 BOWMAN'S—Basement
Jardinieres Express Wagons
New arrivals, beautiful Dinner Set The well known "Ted
color blends, will holdlB- English porcelain, 100 dy" wagon— best and
inch flower pot. 1-r.day ieceft neat bordcr most durable wagon
Salc ' decoration. Friday Sale, n,adt '* Fnda y Sa,e '
69c $22.50 $4.25
BOWMAN'S —Basement BOWMAN'S—Basement BOWMAN'S—Basement
DECEMBER 6, 1917.
Store Will be Closed Christmas Eve,
Monday, December 24
FOUNDED 1871
Friday Sale of
Women's and Misses'
Tailored Suits ,
We'll say but little—the
jM&T price tells a wondrous bar
vra gain story.
, iA Suits of Serge and
Poplin
/ lUf Sizes up to 38 only, in col
/l I Y) ors, navy and black—velvet
l\ U>-r\ plush trimmed, pleated
/ —j \\ \ and plain coats and full
I I \ \ i s^'rts - ;
I ' 111 Limited quantity. j i
\ j Friday Sale Price,
BOWMAN'S—Third Floor.
In the Art Goods !
c .. Clean-up of 115
Section
Stamped pillow case, Pair Women't
on good quality tubing— fllmr-®
various patterns. Friday
a '°' Kid Chamois
59c Cape —Chamoisette
Stamped night gowns White, black, tan and
—stamped in four pat- gray—not every size
terns. Friday Sale, to a color or kind but
every size in the lot
from 5yZ to 6tf. Fri-
shell and am- day Sale, pair,
ber hoops, oval and round
shapes. Friday Sale, pair, 85c
89c BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
Friday Sale of Rugs
Velvejt Rugs—desirable patterns and colorings.
Size 27x54 inches. Friday Sale,
$1.39
Tapestry Rugs—Smith's seamless wool-faced
tapestry rugs in floral and conventional patterns.
Size 9x12 feet. Friday Sale,
$13.50 ***>
Axminster Rugs—all over and medallion pat
terns.
Size 27x54 inches jjvl .(>9
Size 36x63 inches $3.25
Chenille Bath Rugs—in blue, green, rose and
tan, with fancy borders. Size 27x48 inches. Fri
day Sale,
$1.39
Body Brussels Rugs—small chintz and all-over
patterns, in blue, green, rose, tan and brown. Size
9x12 feet. Friday Sale,
$30.00
BOWMAN'S—Fourth Floor.
Handkerchiefs Alarm Clocks
Women's colored em- Sale of nickeled alarm
broidered corner hand- clocks—good timers and
kerchiefs, 4in a box. Fri- | standard make. Friday
day Sale, box, .at,
A C vOC
40C BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
" Buttons
■
Umbrellas Clean-up of a lot of odds
' , I . , and ends—3, 4, 6 and 12
Women s 26-mch urn- buttons to a Card—suit
brel as, assorted handles. a j } j e £ or dresses and coats,
l riday Sale, Friday Sale, card,
89c 5 C
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor i BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
Curtains, Curtain Materials, Etc.
Plain hemstitched marquisette curtains in
white, ivory and ecru— yards long. Friday
Sale, pair,
$1.25
Figured sunfast material in green, brown and
blue—36 inches wide. Friday Sale, yard,
39c
Nottingham curtains in white and ccru—2j/>
yards long—extra wide. Friday Sale, pair,
98c
Scrim in white, ivory and ecru—lace and band
borders—36 inches wide. Friday Sale, yard,
20c
Scotch madras in white and ecru —36 inches
wide. Friday Sale, yard,
19c
Tapestry couch covers with fringe—2/ yards
long. Friday Sale,
$1.49
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor.
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