Government Ownership Of Railroads Debated In Week
Washington May 25 Government may gain ownership of railroads despite opposition. Frederick Strauss of New York told the L C C that policy must reassure investors. He warned guaranty would lead to ownership and urged actions to secure traffic and fair return, arguing private ownership yields stronger earnings.
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Mammoth Cave Could Become National Park in Kentucky
Reports from Washington indicate a House Rules Committee move to create a Mammoth Cave National Park by authorizing a 1 million dollar purchase of the cave and 32 000 surrounding acres. Elks and other groups back the plan to preserve the cave and primitive forest for future generations. The auction of the property looms as timber interests seek buyers, while supporters urge national protection of the wonder.
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Straws and Suits Show Men a Saving at Howland Store
A storefront ad promotes men’s wear with straw hats at 1.95 and Kuppenheimer suits from 60 up to 77 50. It also offers everyday service suits at 25, with hundreds of straw braids and styles in assorted shapes all priced 1.95 to 5. The hats are described as imperfect seconds, bundled in one lot at one price.
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Feamin
Plaid skirts on sale for one dollar this week
Week of Savings offers plaid skirts in new styles at one dollar. Plaids priced by yard from fifty cents to two dollars with many colors and 54 inch width. Measurements taken at plaid choice, cutting on selected lines, careful fitting, tailoring and delivery for a one dollar charge on third floor.
Pretty and special ribbon at 50c sale item
An advertising notice touts pretty and special ribbons priced at 50c. Described as five inches wide with satin stripes and checks in multiple colors including blue pink yellow white navy. Claims fine luster, good weight and texture, originally 59 to 69 cents a yard.
Great lot of stories on sale at low price
Advertising copy announces a large selection of stories from 1.35 to 1.50 2 and up, featuring war adventure mystery and romance by noted authors Marie Correlli Arthur Stringer Victor Bridges and R W Kauffman with main floor rear location.
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Wwrite letters for less on Irvington Lawn offer
Ad prose extols a special cost on writing letters, 62 cence per unit, mentioning firm smooth correspondence paper. It touts boxed paper and envelopes, three quires per box, with a regular box price of 39 cents and a special box price for a combined set.
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Irvington Lawn
Boys suits in wool blends at low price
Blue serges and new mixtures for boys aged 8 to 18. Wool content with Lampeck options. Norfolk styles, summer and medium weights. Some double-service with two trousers. Regular $25 to $30 suits now $22.50 at front basement.
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Norfolk
Apron sale offers wide variety at low prices
An advertisement touts a large selection of personal and service aprons including tea sewing bungalow maid and waitress styles in multiple sizes and fabrics. Prices range from 45 to 3 dollars with big clearances from makers offering 75c to 3 dollar aprons.
Gillette Razors Offered At $2.65 In Navy Style Case
Advertises Gillette razors for 2.65 in a navy blue case with 12 blades. Quotation notes regular price is 5, sale reflects surplus from government stocks, offered on the fourth floor. Includes reference to United States Navy provenance and a small mirror in the case.
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Sheffield silver shines in value buys on door sale
A Sheffield plate display offers heavy copper base and pure silver coating in colonial shapes. Prices list bread trays to meat platters with gallery borders, marked down from regular to sale figures. Located left of Main street door.
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Women's fine Gage sailors special price
Women's fine Gage sailors at a limited quantity offer. smartest in style and best in quality. Navy and black options with white under-facing. Drooping mushroom and straight styles described as real value of eight dollars, offered here at a special price.
Hairnets in assorted sizes and shades for sale
Listing offers large and fine hairnets at $1 per dozen. Describes stretched fit, hand woven cap shape in blonde and brown shades, 15c to 10c and $1 per dozen. White or dark gray hairnets available 20c to $2.25 per dozen. Left aisle rear.
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