St. Louis Post-Dispatch
May 18, 1926
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mene DUIS POS TARI IGN ceenemestnsesestanenisia 2 Robbed of S68 on Street Car. | robbed of his purse and : $68 by | avenue last night. Carl H. sick. | record that he was robbed of an | 1Ouis Wagoner of 14382 Oak} pickpockets who jostied him on a /meyer of 6209 Cates avenue aleo| empty purse Sunday night on a car | Grove avenuc, Webster Groves, was! Grand boulevatd car at Franklin! reported yesterday, as a matter of | at the same corner. 7 ———— = = : . | ae ______ ST.LOUIS POST-DISPATCH :__. ________ TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 18, 1926 —__ Anniversary Special |} ‘Constitutional Amendments : : q | | =—— . : 0 me ste May Be Submitted by Pe- : Tambour Clock, $9.75 tition to Solve Difficul- _ A remarkable Clock value. The case, Tambour shape, | ty. | is of beautful mahogany finish and measures 17% inches | long by 9% high. Strikes the hour and half hour on uttnd@eantias | eee JUNE 3 PROPOSED | | | ; 3 | Established accard sy poe City and County Freel old-. 1829 Exclusive Jewelers Le if B28) BR Ga: 8) awe SB; Sadelader > * al ras ae OEE ROE TRA TB pi lh gem tineenn rae | Bie eed hay o Stipes Appr i Shee s, cease tee LE Nag, gE ICE NE he A aeRO ’ pervert > ogee pe ti t , 2 “a ohtt che at “ « La > ~ Ss I: Great Saving in This Big Sale of Wall Paper This gigantic Wall Paper Sale comes just at the time when you want to re-paper your home! Take advantage of our stupendous selection, wonderful designs, color schemes, and exceptional values; includin rolls worth up te $2.00. Everything is included at the unheard-o prices of Thursday and ~~ Friday ~ Disagreement. —— 2 ie et 8 8: 8's | | | The Board of Freeholders last | | night confirmed their deadlock, | | preventing submission to the peo- pte of any plan for the expansion | lof St. Louis. At the board's meet- | ‘ing the county members presented | ‘a statement opposing the city | Beyond a doubt, this is one of the biggest val- ues we have ever offered. A first-class timekeeper with a beautifully jew- i ~=6eled movement and a very pretty, fancy dial. PUBUTVBUBUSUIIOT — a —- -'members’ proposal for the com- a sure to take advantage of this wonderful ic ZC 3c 5c Etc. Per Roll : plete merger of St. Louis and St a Nothing Over 35c = Louis County; the city group re- y (fused to compromise. | TERMS Our sensational success has encouraged = The board's official life will end C 2-5 oer pee rgammnets C imitators. Be sure you are in Webster's! =? in about two weeks. Three meth- ¥ Free Ask the salesiadies! x ods of attaining the result the board This room of - JOS. F. LUTZ os failed to accomplish are pos- a isible: ta . war ge ale — x a Appointment of a new board to $e 20 ~.-4 — Enter your slogan in this contest. One (| start all over: oa upon peti- WATCHES— wy, ef —DIAMONDS. 4 6 rolls ceiling room free daily and $100 grand prize. Write x tion of a few voters. : | . 9 us for details. =e Circulation of petitions by an- “ nexationists to put the city 9 m | scheme into effect by initiative BS i ER ~: | amendment of the Constitution. =a Circulation of petitions, on the h | suggestion of a county freehold- | er. to create a metropolitan area 809 N. 7th The Big Store With the Canopy control without disturbing exist- »| ing governments in the commu- yy PTASLY SFiS Gr FrS/ FO VS EOFS /TrOL 401 F S/ LO LPs OLF rw Si FrO/grO/g O19 O19 Or FOr Nez a | nity, through initiative amend- a ment of the Constitution. ISG 12 SBS oe) ! LW BIS i LE: OTP Spm ie ee If the year’s work of this board | - | has done nothing else, it has lai (mare some of the problems of ex- ‘pansion and elicited facts on the | subject. The nine city freeholders are united in support of the merger of, city and county. At least 10 mem- bers must sign any proposal to be submitted. When this one was a jbrought out there was good reason > S's &es ” Also iver, Gi Prufrock-Litton’s + | Grand Rapids, £ - Mich. 5 Leet aetna osc ering wir nr ANE EN IN i ie 5 the Sb Ba raat shes 7 od | i ito believe at least one and perhaps § *. i | | several of the nine county freehold- e ine een ers would sign it, thinking it would = be defeated at the polls. Appar- | @ ‘ently some county freeholders be- 4 ’ - r |; came convinced that the plan, if nni \ Sal . a e | submitted, might be adopted. 4 Gardner Blames City Members a | A. E. L. Gardner, a leader of @ e ee gype aleened aver Oty canbe fe in ae . fra i. 7 ae aelnaticvihintn. ainetirnbianameastdiadmmtin giecuisss vcs RIB 9 et yr noe . Sal ok ede ee ees sa tat a i —make it easy to take advantage of the oppor- ‘to Tint or Boil to Dye | tunities of this Sale. During our Anniversary Me brok lonenti i without stocks to replace thers Cdd nierembiee | Sale we will allow you to pay as litle as one oe i Oe oe Stone hie em, Pieces, etc. fifth cash, balance in ten equal monthly pay- ia Al a ments. Or, two percent discount for all cash. so simple any iq soft, delicate | © Prufrock-Litton Furni ry ¢ pe ent rulrock-Litton Furniture Company oR ns, skirts Manufacturers Fourth and St. Charles Retailers ; . - * o . 4 i. * ° " " err 8 rw ' : ; "BBS Re BBR BSeSBaeeRrPeeesgseapeeaae See 8 @ 8 Be.s. ALL the People- The Sfore for [ DEMONSTRATION SALE X Tc : A j . # ec, he ae 2, * se * A 7 A “o 4 é ‘ ” - “~ * * e - > < ’ + ¢ 4 % * « vat “ ea a 4 ” sve * as. eA = acne In the Demonstration Sale — 4 3 All Wanted Colors in Two } Amazing Groups: . ° These Dresses are offered at a special price—but of even greater importance is the fact that the styles are the very newest obtainable. With hundreds of larger women seeking new Frocks. we are certain this sale will create un- usual interest. THESE DRESSES ARE SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO GIVE THE SLENDERIZING EFPIECT. Even Sizes, 40 to 56 Half Sizes, 422 to 50'2 They come from the workrooms of makers who specialize in garments for larger women —each style designed with special attention to fullness over the bust, in the armholes and sleeves and through the hips, mak- ing them correct in every detail of workmanship and fitting qualities. 40-In. Flat Thread Crepe Tan Green Rose Navy Blue Poudre Blue 36-Inch New Chiffon | Turquoise Rose Tan Gray (¢ Poudre Blue Navy Blue Blach 40-Inch New Printed | Chines and Chiffon Ge All Colors 36-Inch Silk Foul: Polka Dots Tan and Blue Red and White Ma White F 34-Inch Rough Pong: Gray Rose Lovebird 1 40-Inch Silk Georg Tan Gray Rose Turg Ivory White | L mdi MATERIALS Heavy Flat Crepes Printed Silks Georgettes ; Heavy Crepe de Chine Triconits Lite, J \ ay Three Fea Men! Events for | $6, $8 and $10 Dresses 5-Hour Sale—10 A. M. to 3 P. M. Only A special selected group of Dresses from our higher-priced racks for thi hour special sale, we call your attention to this wonderful froup for the values are wonderful. All wanted materials and colors to choose from. Sizes for Misses, Women and Stouts (Nugents—Bargain Basement.) | In the Demonstration Sale 7 Extra-Size N Cw H ats | Undergarments. For the Middle-Aged Woman Chemise or gowns well tailored of f Regular $5 nainsook or $ 19 | -erepe. In sev- ” Tt x z "ed ri . 2 a a e “st Values eral pretty stvles. eee ¢ ¢'«.e#¢ $2.95 ' $1.00 Outsize Hosiery © y Hats ae immediate Assorted colors, silk and : and late Summer . ; sa wean fiber elastic ribbed Smartly trimmed and tailored Hats, in liste cops, slight a is many attractive styles. These are hairbraid irregulars. we Hats, with colored facing in all the new Pair. eesees es emsiee ef © 3 5 — Sale Kiddies’ Sox 35c Children’s Half Socks Rayon plaited Half Socks, in wanted colors of pink, blue, orchid, buck and white. Sizes 4% to 7%. Irregulars. C Pair 50c Children’s Half Socks with fancy colors of pink, blue, yellow, or- sue Som wie DOC white. Sizes 4% to (Nagente—Main Fleer, North.) 714, Irregulars. Pr. Wanted colors, most desirable to the matron. (Nagents—Bargain Basement.) ' (Nagests—Bargain Besementia E di le 5-Hour Sale—10 A. M. to 3 P. M. Girls’ Coats Choice of Any Girls’ Coat— Actual $6 to $12.95 Values! 7to10 Years 7to12 Years 7 to 15 Years Mothers! Be here when racks are uncovered at 10:00 ocilock and participate in these urusual bargains. Every (oat at a give-away price! And they will not last long. Ideal Coats for immediate wear, the cool Summer eve- nings or early Fall wear. ( Nugents—Barcain Basement.) $2.98, $3.98 Women’s Low Shoes Five-Hour Sale, 10 A. M. to 3 P. M. Only Consisting of 1 and 2 strap i pumps, eenter straps, plain $ Oo 3 pulnps, eut-outs and erepe- E: sole Oxfords. All " sizes 214 to a GS we ge i & Z ~~ Boys’ Athletic Women’s White Shoes Canvas Oxfords thiati .} - Prepay etic Shoes, lace-to-toe Canvas Oxfords and straps; Kind, and tan patch, durable Cuban ard crepe soles; French heels size: lids’ 09 = childs Slightly soiled: to big boys’ 6: pair Oo — ee eee (Nugents—Bargain Basemest.) | ... Complete Stocks 3-Piece Tea Service Greevenor Pattern Cc ete stocks of Community plat- ed hraltwr and flat ware. or be more than de e section. chosen from our big if desired. Buy on the Club seen viest, Berth. Heavy guaranteed : —will fe excellent service, and with good cate last for several . Complete with eam He Very special 4 50 Feet *eeeeeer?” No Telephone Orders Accepted
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