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St. Louis Post-Dispatch from St. Louis, Missouri • Page 47

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1 PfXrAT. MAT 31. Tze Doily POST-DISPATCH alone has 57.000 MORE CITY Circulation than BOTH other evening newspapers COMBINED 5T. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH CHILDREN AID RELIEF DRIVF The annual HSTORCAL SOCETY I Just a step ilfTiK'iE 1 East tvX NintK the clothes. Laundry wagon drivers are accepting clothing from all givers, taking to a warehouse for the Relief.

Sunday school children and chain stores also are assisting. Offices of the Eastern Division of Missouri. Near-East Relief. have tj locust nsl hes for State sTE, By ScOUt launrfrf UU 8Cho1 childrn and T1fWner8 and Chain ore. a lhrouout the State GETS FOUNDER'S FLAG ft 1 Hosifruz-or Mtn.Womeno rmidrr, 1 -i fe FOR MONDAY are been removed to the Social Service 1 ory Offer tags anl oollectine One-Day Introduct minding.

2211 Locust street. Relics Owned by Elihu H. Presented by Grandson cf Mexican War Veteran. PPOOOqgrjgrjrjrjrjgrjnnr Our New $2.25 V-Top Women's All-Silk Chiffon ose 71st Anniversary Sale sheer Stocking. Cruises .69 Capt.

Elihu H. Shpard. founder of the Missouri Historical Society, is now commemorated in the society's collection at Jefferson Memorial by the sword and belt worn by him as commander of Company Mis-Mlssourl Battalion of Volunteers, in AT 'AioundWodcT it Going to the Seashore This Summer? Whn you declda on th date you art going to telephone (Olive a carl, or- call and order the Post-Dispatch sent to you while vu re away. Price by mail, including poetage. 95c a month.

Address changed as often you desire without a charge. with fprciaJ reinforce-menu. Complete assortment of new ool- rs; peach. nude, mauve, abalone, apricot, skin, champagne, atmosphore, black and gunmetal. A Limit of 3 Pairs to a the Mexican war, and by the flag which that company carried througrh its service in fexico.

Capt. Shepard's portrait, with Customer the inscription. "Founder of the Quality Assured If It Comes From Karges MURPHY'S Bargains XIX. Dress Trunks Missouri Historical Society," has Ions occupied a place of honor tn the society's headquarters. Shepard Barclay, former Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court.

gTandson of Capt. Shepard, $15 Fiber Trunk, With Two Trays, 10 on the beautiful RESOLUTE Qaam of Cruising Steamihipi) jmy from the cares of the Jnnndrum world to strange liarjj of adventure and a half months perfect vacation watching jQiz dreams come true. From New York Oct. 24, 1925 From San Franciaco Feb. 9, 1926 Rates $1500 and up jnnimi ahore excuxsieas.

'Writ tor the beautifully illue-treted booklet describing these cruieee. UNITED AMERICAN LINES (Hirrimin Line) presented the sword, belt and Judge Barclay read seme original verses the flag, and told of his grandfather's career. He said: "Capt. Shepard was a veteron of RCMuiphqTrank Ccx 707 WASHINGTON AVE. the war of 1S12.

and had been se verely wounded at the battlo of Queenstown Heights in Canada in naOOODGDGaoonoooron Mirhiran At. 4 hiraxo. 177 N. local tenUt and steamaklp scents. Tip Store for Gifts Fountain Pens Stmtionery Jacation Tips Take a KODAK With You All outdoors invites your Kodak Kodak the children Kodak your vacation joys.

1813. near the spot where Gen. Brock's monument stands at Lewis-ton, close to rhe outlet of Niagara River into Lake Ontario. Enlisted at Age of 50. "At the outbreak of the Mexican war he volunteered in May; 1S46.

as a private in the St. Louis Legion, commanded by Col. Alton Eas-ton. although then over 60 years of age. That command was enlisted for six months only, and went into Mexico as far as Barlta, in the State of Tamaulipas, with Gen.

Taylor's army, but they returned home in August. a.nd were received with great rejoicing on Aug. 21, by their fellow citizens. -He was net satisfied to retire upon such short service, when his country was at war. so when several of his comrades in the legion asked him to take command of a company, he readily consented, and during the following winter and spring it was recruited to full quota.

Established J85 A Great Sale of TXLEOWSTONE PARK. KODAKS Autographic A Priced From iW CAMERAS No. 2 Eastman Box Camera Ciartai NEW YORK QUEBEC ace EUROPE JUTI FOR SOCKLIT KoAuluh Tmrrl Ttke Picture 24x3V4 J5 Reg. Price $2.50 Specialrl I- '5 "The compensation soldiers of that period is indicated in a newspaper item May 7, 1S47, as follows: "Capt. Shepard's company of infantry will be mustered Into service tomorrow evening at the park.

vum owm. inn Mo. an Great Lakes Cruises Via All Lines A bounty of 160 acres of land and1 No. 2-A Eastman Box Camera $)75 Takes pictures 212X-H4; regular price special J10.50 per month is allowed each volunteer: $21 will be advanced as soon as the company is received, to purchase suitable St. Louis Daily New Era.

Friday, May 7. 1S47. City Presented OH Flag. "Before the company left the city, Capt. Shepard was presented 3 mm qAMONA Bring Us Your FILMS For BETTER Developing and Printing Films Developed lOc Per Roll Films left before 10 A.

M. Ready by 5 P. M. SAME DAY FAK HOTEL Ts with the old flag of the United States which Is here tonight, and is" now to be placed among the! archives of this Historical Society, "Family tradition is that it was presented on the east steps of the ibhuii, American plan, Dttn in every room J35.0C per eek up new 18 hole in-'fcor self course, outdoor olf coursea nearby, among, all auznmer aporta Vt mile lake front. aub-diviion.

lake front Id's tor t-immeT homea, 7 to 9 bedrooma. 3 baths, tSriern J2.4O0 to $2,500. fumiahed, for aale un- toahed $12,750 to for booklets, reaervationa now being taken. 94 Hattt. Hmiher Spnttfi, MehgM Mail Orders Promptly Filled 41 7 N.

Broadway Between Locust and St. Charles ALPINE RESORT ''jHsrtior, Door Wisconsin sttral. Urge, new. modern Reeort. rl aad 25 rotUc.

Ru.tic finish, hot enl4 rnnrtnt hxW In room, and aa, elertrir lirhta. excellent table, ai harh'mit. boating, fiahrns. dancing tniaia. arret of arooar.

ohwrTa- as, totwer. moderate res. rils for 'aw E. rWtfcrhinrer Brna. a 11 I 'Drapery Sfiaterials The selections offered in this sale are broken assortments which we desire to sell at once.

We have, therefore, disregarded profits in repricing these goods for this sale, and the sale prices now in effect are so exceptionally attractive that one cannot afford to pass up this extraordinary price savings opportunity for buying your Spring requirements in Draperies and Curtains. Fringed Casement Curtains Some with cotton and some with artificial silk fringe. 35 patterns to select from. Regular Price $2.75 per Pair; Special Price $2.00 Regular Price $3.00 per Pair; Special Price 2.25 Regular' Price $3.50 per Pair; Special Price 2.50 Regular Price $3.75 per Pair; Special Price 2.75 Regular Price $4.00 per Pair; Special Price 3.00 Regular Price $4.25 per Pair; Special Price 3.25 Regular Price $4.75 per Pair; Special Price 3.50 Regular Price $5.00 per Pair; Special Price 4.00 Regular Price $6.00 per Pair; Special Price 4.C0 Ruffled Grenadine Curtains 5 patterns to select from. Regular Price $2.00 per Pair; Special Price $1.25 Regular Price $3.25 per Pair; Special Price 2.25.

(Above item with colored dots and squares) Regular Price $3.25 per Pair; Special Price 2.25 (Abore item in white only) Rayon Drapery Fabrics 36 inches wide, in rose, blue, mulberry and brown-Very attractive Spring designs-Regular Price $1.75 to $2.00 per Yard; Special $1.25 4 ft ,16 fffi VI. i Mi Courthouse, opposite the residence of Capt. Shepard. in whose home (No. 11 North Fourth street).

I was born 'later during his absence in Mexico. "The flag had but 24 stars on the entry of Missouri into the Union, but. according to the custom of that period, the ladies of th family added a new star for each new State admitted to the Union, until the Civil Wr. by which time 35 stars were In its field, es thpy now appear." ST. LOUIS CLUB FURNISHINGS BRING S10t000 AT AUCTION All the vagaries of an auction crowd and varieties of auction stocks were on display win furnishings of the old St.

Louis Club. 3S53 Undell boulevard, were sold to the highest bidders there last Wednesday. The interior of the building was ruined by fire several months ago and the club is to erect a new home at Kingshighway and Maryland avenue. None of the bidders seemed to be interested in one lot consisting of two signs from the club bar, "Only Soft Drinks Sold." but champagne glasses and cocktail mixers found favor. Perhaps the buyers had reminiscences of the days when the private path from the rear of the club to Olive street known as "Highball Alley-There were 500 lots of the furnishings sold." represents tives of hotels, other clubs and organizations taking a number of them.

Total sales were about lit). 000 An antique "banjo" clock in a mahogany case brought only $11, while the Elk! Club paid $S4 for a barber chair. A fine mahogany highboy fetched $44. while a net of overstuffed living-room furniture sold for $24. Or RESORT and TRAVEL INFORMATION ASK mi: 4 The Post-Dispatch Resort and Travel Bureau Main Floor any question that occurs to you.

Imported and Domestic rv The Post-Dispatch Bureau is completely and efficiently equipped to give helpful information in connection with Resort and Travel in any section of America, either by raU or auto. This service is yours without cost or obligation. Bulgaria Mut Disband Troops Bt th A.vnatd rea PARIS. May 30 The Council of Ambassadors today definitely refused Bulgaria's request to retain under arms the additional 'forces recently authorized because of the communist terrorism in the country. The temporary troor.

numbering 309, were ordered disbanded tomorrow, thus carrying out the original conditions of their Suitable for draperies and slip covers Regular Price 30 per Yard; Special Price .20 Regular Price .65 per Yard; Special Price .45 Regular Price .85 per Yard; Special Price .65 Regular Price 1.25 per Yard; Special Price .80 J. Kennard Sons Washington at Fourth AD Motor Buses ana All Set-ri Cars Ceaac Doirttowm, as WeB Park, Cosaptoa and Hciiamtat Cars, Stos at Our Tor ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH RESORT and TRAVEL BUREAU Dodginjr Iorbe-rg. liner -I Late. NEW YORK.

May 30. Steering a southern cours to avoid Icebergs off the grand banks reported unusually numerous this vear, th steamship Zeeland arrived in port today 12 hours 'ate. Tassengers Ion the steamer said there was a noticeable dropping of temperature when the ship was off the Grand Banks. A heavy to the tianer from icebergs. 7.

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