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St. Louis Post-Dispatch from St. Louis, Missouri • Page 10

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1 I 10 WEDNESDAY EVEXING, DECEMBER 13, 1920. 7TCH 51 LOUIS POST-DISPATCH followed the finding In their room of a grain sack containing -00 rings and 20 watchc. the police say. MiKfotirlan Held for $8000 Holdup. LINCOLN.

Dec. 15. Stephen and Wllber Boblit. 28 and 18 years ST. LOUIS BOUGHT; FIRST old, of Osceola, confessed yes-! last Thursday evening and terday to the holdup of L.

Gallo- taking $8000 In Jewelry, according to way in his Jewelry store at Laurel. the police. The alleged confession 'jmi CLERK WOUNDED IN ATTEMPT TO STEAL PACKAGE Xtfan Canglit by Charge of Buckshot -r Itemoves $20,000 VTT'T I'ackage Under Watch. Associated Frees. "WICHITA.

Dec. IB. J. J. CITY PUMP WITH HORSE watch the package, which was on a truck.

According to Inspector Allmon, Do Armond went up to tho truck and took tho package. The officers rushed out and surrounded him. When Do Armond attempted to run, he waa wounded, a charge of buck-fhot entering one hip. He is not seriously wounded. It was stilted.

The authorities arrested Mrs. De Armond and a man who gave his name as Will Howes of Manhattan, Kan. Suffering: from gunshot wounds Inflicted by Federal officers at the Union Passenger Station last eve-ting. According to TV. F.

Allmon. local postofflce Inspector, the snooting took place while De Armond ww attempting to steal a package, of registered mall, which officials raUl. was valued at $20,000. The had been warned that an attempted robbery would take place had hidden themselves where thoy could Armond, said -to be a railway maiJ clerk with a run out of Kan-vW-as City, Is in a hospital here Money in Treasury Insufficient to Pay for Device Installed in 1830. ouble agle Stamps How St.

Louis paid for Its first waterworks pump. with a white horse. Is tcld In advance sheets of a history of tho machinery business, which Is being prepared by the National Acme Co. of Windsor. Vt.

The story, as furnished b7 the -4 company to Secretary Dunn of thai Chamber of Commerce, with a request for any farther Information 75c Sheeting Heavy, unbleached. 7 Inches wide; reduced price, yard. 45c about the matter which any Bt. Loulsan may possess. Is as follows? "In 1828.

Asahel Hubbard of Windsor, made and patented rotary gear pump, called by him a BROADWAYv MORGAN ST. SURPRISE him on Christmas morning with Twinplex nothing you can buy will please him as much, nor bring as lasting appreciation. For the Twinplex will change his shaving from an irksome necessity to a pleasant daily habit. And it's economical, too, giving him scores of smooth, comfortable shaves from a single Gillette or Durham-Duplex blade. Twinplex is an inexpensive gift to buy.

Its moderate price is just about what you'll want to pay for his Christmas gift but its handsome appearance and enduring usefulness, make it a wonderful present to give. You'll find Twinplex in cutlery, drug, hardware, optical and department stores everywhere. Select any one of the several sets and give him a ral present this year. TWINPLEX SALES COMPANY St. Louis New York Montreal WE GIVE AND REDEEM EAGLE STAMPS No phone or mall orders.

revolving hydraulic engine. and ft unded tho National Hydraulic Co. in this town for Its manufacture. Thla was the first manufacturing machine shop here, ao, at the snme time, he laid the foundations of the very large industries of today In Windsor and Springfield. trace their descent In a direct lln back to this old pump concern.

I I $2.25 Motor Sand Mill at Less Than Half $.00 The greatest bartra'n In all Toyland. You will have tf soe this toy In order to appreciate Its wonderful value. Kvcry bov and ji irl will be greatly delighted to have one of these Sand Motor Mills." The mill sold last year In great numbers at 2.23. We have boueht the manufacturer's en i I "The Hubbard pumps soon befm well known and were sold very wlde-i ly. men being sent out from Windsor tire output.

Made of wood, nicely painted in bright red. Is the largest unci showiest toy In St. Louis for tho price. Size of base Sil5 inches. height 27 inches.

(bmall wind mill not included.) fl.OO fshoofly: a wonderful value; Thild'a Roller tar. like cut; natural finish; regular St. 50 value; a wonderful bargain. Buhber Tired Handcar i nlcs-ly finished: all-steel frame, wood eat; r'lrular SS value: Thursday. Large selection nf Hress IWlls.

beautifully finished with unbreakable hearts; regular 52.25 alus; Thursday, finished in whlt or natural color; highly decorated; size; Thursday. to demonstrate and to Install them. In 1830. an order was received from the city of St. Louis for one of these piUiips, to be fitted with a 20-horse-power steam engine, to pump water out of the Mississippi River, to 'ore it 1300 feet through an Iron pipe, and to discharge it Into a reservoir 104 feet above the level of the rlr.

SI 2 Antomoblle. at almost hair rlce; beautifully finished in tan, red and black; rubber tired: has crank and bumper; epecial. $6.98 J1.49 98c $5.98 'from which reservoir It would run Women's $3.50 Gloves Initial Handkerchiefs (zi'Ieffe and DarJiamDupIexhfes So much in demand; brown t24TOfc QR rareskin Gloves. 1 -clasp. if UO Men's hemstitched soft hite cambric hand-' kerchiefs, with handsome embroidered Jv.

M. sewn, heavy embroidered backs initial In corner. $1.39 by gravity Intoahe city. "The big -pump was immediately built, and, when finished, wr.r loaded Into an ox cart and thus carried from Windsor to Albany, N. Asahel Hubbard going along with It to superintend Its Installation.

At Albany it was placed upon a canal boat and cat ed to Buffalo, where It was placed upon a lake boat and carried to Chicago. Here It was again placed upor a wagon and hauled across the prairies to St. Louis. "Hubbard Installed his pump, started It, and everything worked satisfactorily. When It came to settling the bill, however, it was found that the city treasury was ao low that there was not enough money to pay for the pump.

The Chamber of Commerce then stepped In and took up a collection from the citizens and business houses- Still there was not enough. Finally the chamber located the best saddle horse to he found it was a pure white one and presented It to Asahel Hubbard. He called it payment in full. Taking his money In a belt, he set out from St. Louis on horseback, ard rode white horse across the Boy Scant $2.50 Auto Gloves 6 in box.

Crepe de Chine Handkerchiefs Gloves: A Tlflw fl.r0.1lmrl 1ir- I TpH I I vy Cloves, with Seath- Men's black Leather Uloves. with strap at n-rist nnii beavv wnrm ana learner Larijes very fine all-flIk de Chine Handkerchiefs, white or dainty colors: manir e.Vtte cuff fringe: for Nt- with beautiful fine tie fe emoroiaered buds in corner. Extra special 25 $3.50 All-Woo! Serges 54 inches wvido extra pood quality, all-wool 1 $4.50 French Serge 54 Inches wide; all pure wool fine twill; Serges, mostly navy blue and black ajt less than half former Jriee; a yard .7 $1.49 iiiitaii. r.ici irni qudlll.v navy blue French Seree; formerly old at Sl-'u a. yard $1.98 Hood lr 1 50c Curtain Voile I Congoleum Squares I 3G inches wiie: Knit prairies to Chicago, whore he ard his horse took a boat to Buffalo, then a canal boat to Albany.

He completed his Journey by riding over the Green Mountains to Yin sor. This white horse was a familiar animal In this town for years aft-et wards, and was known as "the St. Louis Old Inha itants up to a few years ago remembered It welL" leather I a Khavlnr Mirk Qtr with .50 oo GTCf Flat -OU rane with up Infants .00 U'OUU and hrunh. in bliM'k. 5 7 fancy stripes, for 5 G-600 Leather Outfit floxiMr leathrr for 29c Outfit Choice selection of Congoleum Squares; size 9x12; Gold Seal brand; suitable as a ru? for Ithout nior long or short curtains; on sale, yd.

Space. fr wfor Darts. Without razor rr AAm 9 the house; ft. 98 10 $3.00 Lace Curtains Scotch Lace Curtains. 2i yards Ions; whito and ecru.

On sale, pair. i nursuay at Ringwalts Floor- LdDFTES BED). I ft La. Hoods assorted color st pood quality. Thursday 25c Corsets Women's durable Corsets latest models; low and medium and 13.00 values.

$2.49 Aprons covering THE STORE OF WORTH-WHILE GIFTS ON CREDIT Choice selection of HlnRwalts WHY MANY MEN START SO WELL BUT AFTERWARDS FAIL IN LIFE $2.69 $6 Lace Curtains Cable and Saxony net Curtains; 2'i yds. lon; white and eTU. On sale. waterproor KloorcDverlngr; cut from roll: square yard 49c mm m. oo The Christmas rush is on.

Wo wish to assist' you in every- possible way to make this HolMay season an exceptional one bv supplj-ing extraordinary values and rendering prompt service. Hy our Liberal Credit Plan you can make beautiful and lasting gifts with very little ready money. Five or $10 will place $25 or $50 worthy of high grade jewelry in your possession and enable you to surprise your loved ones with gifts of ex-ieptional value and lasting afmindcrs of the good wishes or the giver. LIBERTY BONDS ACCEPTED Armstrong's Cork IRON STARVATION OP THE BLOOD saps thefr physical strength and weakens their "will power" pair. 'air, women Sunitalow Choice selection of Armstrong-' Cork Linoleum; cut from roll, square 98c $4.98 low Aprons $1.25 Aprons a a quality and well value.

DIAMOND BAR PINS FOR GIFTS AS MEN GROW OLDER, THE IRON IN THEIR BLOOD ft APT TO THIN OUT and as a consequence their nerves and will power beoome weakened and they steadily lose both in mental and bodily vigor until AT LAST THEY FALL EXHAUSTED BY THE WAYSIDE, physical wrecks or financial failures or both, when they ought to be at the height of their success and in the very prime of life. Regent Pearls Hit th color and lu.t.r of 1 Oriental C9C Pearls Otv $2.50 a Month $15 Up I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 I oes at onaen Dr. James Francis Sullivan, formerly physician Tk.11 1 i oi me xeiievue xiospiiai vjuiaoor Dept.) ana the Westchester County Hospital. New al rlran-np Men's $3.00 Everett and Tkunday, fa YorK. says: that MOKB THAN ONE HALF THE POPULATION OF I 1 values, AMERICA PERISHES BEFORE MIDDLE AGE.

and that one of Romeo Slippers, $2.69. Choice of chocolate or black leathers; a.11 sizes 6 to 11; special. Womn'i 92.00 Felt Jullrts and Comfy Slippers. Choice of leather or cushion soles, fur and a e-1 f-trimmed styles; ail sizes 3 to 8. A In the lot are tan.

chocolate and blacK leathers; high and low heels; most all the chief contrioutary causes of thia 1 XiKKIilLtj WASTE ices to s. t-T ii OF HUMAN LIFE is the devitalizing weakness brought on by lack of mimcient iron $0,95 .69 9 in the blood. RRAfF.I.F.T WATPH "Governor" TBETRS ARE Ply i "Betsy Ross" Diamond ttw.OOO RED BlXOD UariES IN YOC BLOOD AKT) EACH Mr.untln la 14-kj jiolld iohl. h.auti-i fully hand crvl ON MUSIHAVfi Very latest design IKON. i G.1M i air THIS LITTLE MAN trying hard to to the top bat THZ VTilte Gold, ensrared and pierced.

Rich and wit a pircti an1 finiabed in rich lrk Green CJolJ. Th Diamond Is net in White Gold. A epecial lot elegant In appearance. S80 Beautifully engraved Gold FH4 Bracelet Watch, cunhlon shape. Case 8 .50 Silk Hose $2 at ruaranteed to wear van.

A very CRUEL HAND OF IRON STARVATION OF THE BLOOD PULLS HIM BACK popular style. Movement In high $75 $28 $100 $2.50 a Week Sale of Xmas WAISTS Women's Silk Hose; lisle top, heels grade trull Jen-elea. (lilt Ulai $3 A MONTH $1.75 a Week OVER AND OVER AGAIN jt he fain a aw feet, so that om day thing looic bright aod ckeerfol and the nxt dark and gloomy. 12 SIZE ELGIN and toes; -plain and lace effects; these are superior quality, formerly sold at for one day onlv; Thursday, special $20 Men's Elgin Every Georgette, Crepe de Chine and Satin Waist In Our Stock Values to $15.00 Tbonsands of people havo aai pi h. creased tbeir strength, enerry and ooduraaoa In two weeks time by tlus strapto i iniisil.

But In majLing thia test bo sura the iron yen take is org-anic Iron and not metaUie or mineral iron which people usually take. Oryenic iron at like tho iron in your bkmd and Kka tho Iran aa spinach, lentils and apple, while metallic bwsa is iron jast as it tnmss frosa the action of strssa? ecxls on small pieces of Iran. Oraaaia Ivaa asas be had from yoar drarrist nsrtss the Mm sat Nazsted Iron. Nnxeted 1 roe rereeearawaea Women's Wool-Mixed Hose Women's wool-mixed Hose; 4 full fashioned and semi-fashioned; black only; very fine quality; a delight and find yoorself nenrous. Irri- Watch in 25 year guaran teed 'gold filled a plain, polish DIAMOND LA VALLIERE ffO'i Verv roriilr 1e-sljjn: 14-k Solid Oreen Gold.

Platinum Top. jyrced and hand en-craved, one fine Diamond. The chain 1 Solid White Gold. 16 tnchea. Caned In a ftne bos.

It makes a handsom gift. Tou hnrve probably never seen the equal of thla La Valuer at $50 81.25 a Week tabis and easily opset; when yrra eaa a lona-r do your day's work without bains all fasirtd oat at nlht: bi Fear diccsaaa all or or yoo ban paras across uo dsci Iron in such a highly tmanstratodfe comfort to ft Or XTl it t. and yonr faco looks palo and drawn, do not VVban your blood la starrtnc for Iron. wut nnd, OB Bl) pirr9m coiiapao dose is eeti mated tobesppr (in oraanie iron content) -fins half a mil tratkm. or anal In stats of nsrrnua pros bo mere tonics nor stimulant can put you right, starv ins blood must haa graved, $2 a Month lornier ti your waknod condition yon contract soma asriona dnwuo.

htt eoosalt foot 1 arrily chrai. i value; special of spinach, or one quart of a i eu nililil 1 1 is like taking tract of beef Instead of aeons pounds of meat. Always insist on heetas; esq nine organic iron Nuaated Iron. I you are ae feeling; Quite up ta tho mark telephone fee a acre to-da. I tablet form only.

Jjeek fee theiettersN. I.oneeery tablet. Yoorraaasi will be ref ended by the manuf actnrers if yoa de net ohtatn perf ectly saustactory rasiUta. or sate fcy all druvrcsta. rite for atalosr iron the same as a starring person must hare food iron is rod blood food.

Natnro pot plenty of Iron In tha tmska of rains and th skins snd pools of wvotablos and raits to onrirh your bland butmodern mothads of cookery throw all tbeso thins-s away bear thsalarrainsioeraaaslnroeontyoarsinA.namia clan atd have him takaaspoeimsncfyourhiund and mako a "blond count" of your rd blood corpasrlos or trat tho iron-powor of your blood yourself by add i eg plmty of spinar-a. carro'j. baked apples or ether Iron-con taininj fruits and vet-stables to your daily food and take or-a-anie Iron with them for a wbila and aso how much your condition improves. OPEN EVERY NIGHT UNTIL CHRISTMAS 4 all or I'linnr and ftalrai $3 Umbrellas Sale of Women's Voile Waists $1 Neckwear strat W2l Mils 9 as "HI rail. Womea's wlfite voile Waists, lace and tucked trim- 1 f.nm Umbrellas for men women Kxtra well made Brvlceablm and Die ana National Credit Jewelers rain rroof Men's Neckwear; latest shapes; a fine assort- ment to ae- lect from; rfclf extra special LF $3.93 to AT 2)1 former JS val $2 Second Floor Carleton BIdg.

ues- epecial, Special. 303 N. Sixth Near Ollva, ST. "LOXn.3 LZ3 DKUdCCW. 1858.

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