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WILL CLOTHES PRICES GO DOWN IN AUTUMN 'Wholesalers and Manufacturers Fail To Give Satisfactory Explanation of Conditions New York.--"Are clothes gonna be cheaper this fall and winter?" Like Hamlet said on the "to be or not to be" problem--"that is the question." And it is a question that is not only bothering the buying public but the retailer, the wholesaler and the manufacturer as well. Conditions right now are very un- usual in many lines of merchandise and leading wholesalers and manu- facturers when interviewed today in this city frankly admitted that they could make no prediction on the trend of prices, although some hazarded the opinion that after the opening of the fall and winter season prices in some lines would have a tendency to sag downward, and there may be material reductions by next spring. But no decided drop may be ex- ected this fall, wholesalers stated, in spite of present market conditions in woolens and silks, even though Mr. and Mrs. Purchaser look for an immediate reduction in prices. Take, for instance, the various lines of women's wear, always noted for putting such a crimp in the family bankroll. An authority on this line of trade said when interviewed on prices that nothing definite could be given out. "We won't know where we're at until the season opens in the fall," he stated. The retailers have not placed orders heavily. They have bought sparingly in different lines in small lots. They are holding off for lower prices, afraid to stock up. Whether stocks will be thrown on the market at lower prices, however, is the question. That is also the exact situation in men's clothing. Retailers are hold- ing off for lower prices, although present stocks were made up of high priced material and with a high laber cost. Perhaps prices will be lower after a time, but experts in the cloth- ing line do not look for any decided change. Of course, lower cost of ma- terial brings down prices, but not to the extent some anticipate, for the labor cost will remain 'high, right at the present scale, and transportation charges will be higher. Silks offer an interesting study. Silk which sold at $18 was down to $6 in the market a few days ago. Georgettes which formerly were $4.50 are less than a dollar on the market today. What about the re- tailer who has his shelves stocked with silks at a high price How much can he afford to cut? It is a very topsy-turvy condition, said one silk man, and the prices of silk will fur- nish an interesting study for some time to come. In other lines, such as shoes and hats, there seems no trend away from present prices, although it seems as though the peak had been reached. But shoppers, as they pass along and note the prices in the store win- dows, seem to be firm in the belief that "prices are gonna come down," and that's what they are waiting for, WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1920 many buying sparingly, just as the retailer is now buying. It's a policy of "watchful waiting" all along the line at present. DANZIG REFUGEES GET SHOES, RAIMENT Board of Foreign Missions of Meth- odist Denomination Cares for Poles Clothing and shoes for the relief of Polish refuges crowding into Danzig have been dispatched to that city by the board of foreign missions of the Methodist Episcopal church, according to announcement this week by Dr. E. F. Tittle, pastor of the First Methodist church, Evanston. The supplies were taken from the Methodist warehouse in Copenhagen, where they constituted a reserve for emergencies in the Methodist pro- gram of European relief. The value of the first shipment to Danzig is $10,000. "The quick action of the board of foreign missions," said Dr. Tittle, "was in response to a distress call from the Methodist superintendent of missions in Poland, relayed to America by cable through Bishop John L. Huelson, resident Methodist bishop of Switzerland and central Europe. Only in this way could the message get through the chaos which surrounds Poland today. Warehouse Established "In expectation of just such an emergency as this one, the board of foreign missions has established warehouses in strategic places in Europe in which are kept reserve stores of relief supplies for the re- lief .and war reconstruction work being carried on under the $12,500,000 centenary program for that continent during the next five years. "These warehouses are at Helsing- fors, Finland, Copenhagen, Denmark, Genoa, Italy. and at several inland points, and are bases for the reli work in those and adjoining coun- tries. Had it not been for this far- sighted policy the supplies would have had to be purchased in this country and shipped to Poland, in which case it would have been sever- al months before suffering people re- ceived them. As it is, it will only be a matter of days. The supplies will be distributed in co-operation with the Polish government and the Am- erican Relief administration. - -Distress Acute "General supplies to carry forward the Methodist relief work in Vienne and Budapest to the same amount for each place were authorized in the same cablegram. In these cities the distress is the most acute in all Europe, and the Methodist supplies are intended mostly for the children, who are the greatest sufferers there." Political harmony often means that a full agreement has been reached on how to do the public. 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There are additional elements which go to make com- fortable transportation -- flexibility, silence, absence of vibration, lack of self-destructive effort, long life, controi -- and in these there are sound reasons for the Stanley's If you want greater comfort in transportation, then you are ready to learn more about the new Stanley. We would like to demonstrate it to you. The Stanley is for TELEPHONE WINNETKA 956 atomize the fuel by the at- The Stanley method is to / SCHNEIDE HUBBARD WOODS, ILL. METHODIST BOARD MOVES TO CHICAGO Headquarters of Council of Boards of Benevolence Moved From New York Offices Bishop Thomas Nicholson presided at a meeting of the Administrative committee of the Council of Boards of Benevolence of the Methodist Episcopal church, which met at the Methodist Book Concern, 740 Rush street, Chicago. Dr. C. E. Guthrie, Chicago, secretary. 'Among those present were: Bishop F. D. Leete, Indianapolis; Bishop H. C. Stuntz, Omaha; George W. Dixon, Chicago; Dr. John H. Race, Cincinnati, agent of the Methodist Book Concern; W. S. Bavord, corresponding secretary of the Board of Sunday Schools; D. D. Forsyth, Philadelphia, correspond- ing secretary of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension; Frank Mason North, New York, cor- responding secretary Board of For- eign Mission; Hugh Kennedy, De- troit; Morris W. Ehnes New York, treasurer of the Council of the Boards of Benevolence and R. J. Wade, corresponding secretary of the Council of Boards of Benevolence. Consider Conservation Work The committee was considering the future administration of the Commit- tee on Conservation and Advance, HOYEUE 615 Davis St., Evanston MATINEES 2 and 4 Saturday September 4 HENRY{B. WALTHALL ""The Boomerang" Universal Screen Events Rolin Comedy Evenings Tind9 which is a continuation of the Joint Centenary Commission. Arrangements are being rapidly made for the transfer of the head- quarters of the Council of the Boards of Benevolence from New York to Chicago, with the headquarters at the Methodist Book Concern, 740 Rush street. Dr. Morris W. Ehnes, of New York, who was recentely elected treasurer and Dr. R. J. Wade, who was re- cently elected corresponding secre- tary, are already in Chicago directing the reorganization of the head- quarters staff. Handles $20,000,000 Annually Dr. Wade stated that in the Cen- tenary campaign the subscriptions amounted to fully $115000,000 and that it was expected that at the new headquarters in Chicago the treas- RENOMINATE ADAM WOLF Republican Candidate for Member of the BOARD OF ASSESSORS Sere Daily News, September 5th, 1914 Adam Wolf, seeking re-nomina- tion from the Republicans as a mem- ber of the Board of Assessors, has been on the Board since 1898. He is industrious and conscientious and his long service has made him familiar with all the details of the office. He served as City Treasur- er in 1895 and was the first treas- urer to turn back to the treasury all the interest on public funds. Support of Mr. Wolf is recommend- ed. WOMEN MAY VOTE FOR THIS OFFICE 18 urer would have charge of receiving and disbursing over $20,000,000 each year. The headquarters staff will need for its offices and working force the en- tire fourth floor of the Methodist Book Concern. HARRY L. BRIN Republican Candidate for Member of Board of Assessors Warning that higher taxes and a resultant jump in rents and other items in the cost of living will fol- low success of the Thompson "Tammany" ticket at the polls this fall was sounded today in a state- ment issued by Harry 'L. Brin, can- didate for member of the Board of Assessors on the National Repub- lican slate and a recognized author- ity on tax legislation matters. "In 1914 the tax rate in Chi- cago was $1.70," said Mr. Brin. "But in order to make up the huge deficit in the mun- icipal treasury which has result- ed from city hall extravagance and financial misman- agement, the Tammany ma- chine is planning on raising this rate to at least $4.02 if it is suc- cessful in elect- ing its ticket. : "Higher taxes are certain to, mean higher rents and therefore: higher prices for food, clothing and practically everything that the pub- lic pays for. Voters will do wells to bear this in mind when they go: to the polls". Mr. Brin is a well known Chicago attorney. He entered public life as an Assistant Corporation Counsel of the city government, and later was, appointed Assistant Attorney Gen- eral of the state and when this country went to war, Mr. Brin re- signed from this office to enter, army service as a "buck" private. After the armistice was signed he returned to law practice as a mem- ber of the firm of Williams, Ryer and Brin, his present business. Among various organization affilia- tions he is a member of the Amer- Harry L. Brin ican Legion. Next Week Mon. and Tues., Sept. 6 and 7 MARY MILES MINTER in "Sweet Lavender"' Wednesday September 8 ROMAINE FIELDING , in '"Woman's Man" Thurs. and Fri., Sept. 9 and 10 "THE CONFESSION" featuring Henry B. Walthall Saturday September 11 BILLIE RHODES in "His Pajama Girl"' COMING SOON KATHERINE MACDONALD in "The Notorious Miss Lisle" OLIVE THOMAS in "Darling Mine"' CONWAY TEARLE in "Marooned Hearts" CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG in "The Soul of Rafael" OWEN MOORE in "The Poor Simp' WILLIAM E. MASON Congressman-at-Large who has been endorsed by practically all Republican factions for re-election. Pri» mary September 15th, 1920. Z3 IIE rrrrrzzzriiiiziiiii LLL 2 2 2 2 7 2 dd ddd zdadddiidiiiziididiiiiiiiiiiiidiiiiiiiiziiiceisiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiis, X]William H. Dellenback REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE YOR NOMINATION MEMBER OF THE BOARD of REVIEW Women vote for this Office Primary, September 15th, 1920 SLSLLSSSSIA ISS LLILS STILLS S LS SILLA TLS SSL SLL LSS L LSS LLSLLLL ALLL SSS S STILLS IIIS SSIS IA SASL LL LS LALA SAAS S LAS AS SSS FFF VOTE FOR of Cook County liza (iis RN LEN. SMALL Favors the election of Warren G. Harding for President and Calvin Cool- idge for Vice President, and ridding the country of Dem- ocratic misrule. Is opposed to compulsory military service. Favors United States get- ting out of Europe and staye ing out. He favors repealing the present Public Utilities act, thereby giving to all cities Home Rule in the regulation and control of Public Utili- ties. He favors co-operative buying and selling which will insure to the producer a fair price for his labor and commodities and save to the consumer the extortionate profits of the corrupt come bines, speculators and prof- iteers. LEN.SMALL FOR GOVERNOR HONEST-CAPABLE - INDEPENDENT Practical Farmer Successful Dairyman Experienced Business Man Candidate for the Republican Nome ination FOR GOVERNOR of Illinois His Record Is One of Faithful and Fearless Public Service ° A Votc for Len. Small Is a Vote for the Rights of the People. i LEN. SMALL Promises rapidly to push to completion the hard road system of Illinois. He will pull Illinois out of the mud. He stands for the Ameri- canism of Washington and Republicanism of Lincoln. He demands a more even distribution of the burden of taxation, and punishment of the rich tax-dodgers who attempt to evade paying their just share of the ex- pense of government. He is opposed to any per- manent alliance with any part of the foreign world. "'He favors immediate "ace tion toward the payment of a liberal bonus to the sol- diers, sailors and marines who served in the late war. He believes that Ameri- can citizens should be ex- empt from federal taxation on all incomes of less tham $5,000 per year. PRIMARY, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1920