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PAGE TEN IOWA CITY PRESS-CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, JULY 1,1923 th Of July Furnishings For Men SHIRTS $1 to $3.50 UNDERWEAR 75c $2 HATS $3 $4 $5 HOSIERY 25c to $1 NECK WEAR 50c to $lJ CAPS Collars, Kerchiefs, Garters, Belts, Swimming Suits, Golf Hose, Sweaters, Pajamas, Night Gowns TM The Only Exclusive Men's Furnishings Shop in Iowa City Closed All Day Saturday, July 4tli Open Friday Evening STATE WRFARE CONFERENCE TO FINISH TODAY Final Session This Afternoon; Glenn Frank Principal Speaker at Public Meeting Last Night Goodbyes will be spoken this afternoon, by delegates to the third annual Commonwealth Conference which will close at a session which, opened at 2 P. today. The general theme of the conference Costs of will be subdivided throughout this final meeting, into "The Costs of and the various ramifications of that theme. Fittingly, Prof. Paul C.

Packer, dean of the college of education, at the University of Iowa, is the presiding officer of the closing educational-fiscal session. Glenn Frank Speaks The nrimal offering of ti'e night before session was the public address of Mr. Glenn Prank, of the Century, and president-elect of the University of Wisconsin. He, himself, touched these two posts of honor, in his introductory remark-, last night, in the new hall of science auditorium, and admitted he was a shade in doubt as to which of his "Siamese twins," ne ought to impersonate, as he spoke In the capacity of "Wong, the editor; or Chang, the college dent, he could have but he decided to confine himself to the "twilight waerein he now stands, before he begins his university administration vo k. H- made an address that en- bodied wit and humo-; and cense; logic and oratory, and fa.jls and figures.

True "Ono Hundred Per Cent Americanism" was a Hth light in his talk, and he pictured the man who la worthy of that phrase, as one who faces intelligently, investigatingly and bravely, the problems of the hour. but avoids the Don Quixote challenging of, and battling with, windmills. The correct attitude toward life's daily and ever-recurring and ever increasing problems, mark's the perfect American citizen, as against the subservient, meaningless willingness to stand, up, when the band plays "Star Spangled Banner," and to salute like a seal in the circus; or to lift one's hat off, when "America" sounded as a monkey of the Bryan-Darwin controversial type might lift his hat when a penny dropped from a window to an organ grinder's feet. Njed Clear Thinking Meeting squarely, battling with, and solving daily political problems to the best of one's ability--that ability is bettered daily by intelligent, if not intellectual, gaton--is better than slavish subservience to the some supposedly "God-given," and immutably and beautifully perfect Constitution. Up-to-the-minute thought and service, in the light of the demands of ths time; no -superstition an'3 festish-worshiping of obsolete or obsolescent; dead or decadent theories, are exemplifications of true American citizenship, he held If I omorrow $14.00 30 suits at this price $24.00 65 suits at this price 2 Days More Watch This Space Every Day EIKS PREPARE TO LEAVE FOR CONVENTION Iowa City Elks are packing their suit cases and possibly their trunks, and will soon embark on the Reddick special, for St.

Paul, where they will join the giest body of Elks, "who will travel to the national convention iv.ill be held. The special will go over the Canadian National Railway, through Jasper paik, to Vancouver, and by boat to Seattle. FAMILY, STRANDED AND BROKE, GIVE HELP LAST NIGHT Trying to get from Keokuk to Ouster City, South Dakota with a "tin-can" misname-l automobile, and $15--a man, his and five children stalled here last night, on ths Coralville pa-sing. Their wretched car lacked gasoline; the oil leaked out of an imperfect holder; and their money was gone. Mrs.

Mabel Evans, probation officer and deputy sheriff, and tnc police department "got busy." The firemen "chipped in" and funds to help the seven unfortunates along were raised. The woman aid they would sell the car and would then walk to Soutii Dakota. MRS. F. STEINER FEARS FOR SON IN CALIFORNIA Mrs.

Frank Steiner is eagerly awaiting news of personal interest from the California Coast. Her son lives there though some miles from Santa Barbara, she is not assured that he is out of the danger zone. Especially is she worriej over silence, since he attempted to spare her feelings, 1 when his home was destroyed by concerning which accident, ihe kept silence a long time. Flames Destroy Farm Home Southioest of Iowa City Their lives In peril when and flames raged around their beds, Mrs. Peter Rogers and children were aroused before dawn today, by Mr.

Rogers who discovered the house was ablaze. He succeeded in rescuing everybody in the family unscatched but the residence was destroyed, and most of the contents went with the house, "up in A little adjacent building also burned Neighbors came to the rescue and saved stilL other small buildings on tb9 Rogers farm which lies about three miles west of town on the Poor Farm road the house being the first this side of the county home on the north the road. The Iowa City fire department was summoned at 4:40 o'clock and rushed to the scene, but could do nothing--as water is lacking, and the place was doomed even then. The loss on the house is about and the insurance is only $2,000. The loss on.

furniture is or more and the insurance, but $500. Ths fire started shortly after Mr. Rogers went to get the cows. He lighted an oil stove when he left the house and when he returned, he found the kitchen and adjacent parts of the house wrapped in I PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs.

B. H. Elliott have driven back to Fairfield, Iowa their home town, after a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. H.

H. Gibbs. Miss Dorothy, their to rlsit Miss Gretchen Gibbs. Miss Helen Hayes left the first the week for Minnesota where she will be councilor at Camp Hoi liday dairng the summer. Shoe Specials For The 4th Get tHose new shoes for the 4th.

Your double duty at our sale. Tennis shoes are the thing for that trip, or that picnic or that outing. Mens, womens, boys, Men's and Women's Keds, Yatching canvas misses tennis shoes, 0 ds an( ghoeS) grades that sold up to with low rubber heels, $2.00, all first quality, JJ 1 68 ld to $3,00, all first quality, while they last while they last 39c per pair 69c per pair We still have some very good sizes in women's dress oxfords and pumps, all all heels, values that sold up to $8.50, which can be had for $1.95, to $2.95. We invite you to inspect the shoes, suitable for the whole family, which are arranged on racks for your quick convenience. do double duty here.

Mueller Bros. 14 South Dubuque Street. Mr. end Mrs. Bert Kent and son, L'tyd are ependlcs weeks' vacation at the lakes of Wiseon- e'n.

CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS i i i MI-M-M-I-M-M- Pre Market Sale Closes Friday Night We have a few odd Chairs left from Suites that we are closing out at wonderful Reduction for instance, we have one Overstuffed Rocker that sold for $69.75, going at Twelve Living Suites have found good homes since our sale started. We want to make this 20 Suites by Friday. You'll have to see the values we are offering. Our line of high grade Bed Room Furniture was never more complete. our Second Floor.

You can trade your used furniture in as part payment. Watch Our Windows for Daily Specials McNamara Furniture Company For the Glorious Fourth You should wear one of our Dresses you will find a model and material suitable for the time and place you expect to wear it. HIWHIIHIIIIIIHIlllHIIIIIIHHIlllllllIimmimmilllimillllllllllll Store closed all the Fourtiv. Open till 9:30 Friday nite for your convenience. Printed Crepe Silk Dresses Now grouped in lots and priced to meet your requirements $9.49, $13.49, $16.49 Light or dark patterns.

Short, medium or long sleeves. Youthful and matronly models. Every Dress is worth more than present price. Voile Dresses, Linen Dresses, Linen and Voile Dresses, Broadcloth Dresses, white or colors, stripes or plain, guaranteed fast colors, styles yon will like $5.89, $6.89, $8.89 Fine Gingham and Percale Dresses, fast colors, medium and light colors $3.50 $5.89 EADIOUX CHIFFON DRESSES Have proven their worth. We consider this 'material the best that has been produced for years.

Beautiful patterns, fast colors, pleasing styles, plain stripes and checks, popular price $6.49 You will want more than one. FINE SILK DRESSES of Satin or Crepe -Long, short, or no sleeves, light or dark shades. Models for the Miss or woman. Straight lines or flares. Original prices to $32.50, now $9,45, $13.45, $16.45 SPRING COAT PRICES Now reduced to $7.89, $13.89, $19.89 Just about Half the original prices.

Rothschild's 1 1 I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I It I I I I I I 111 H-H I CHICAGO, WHEAT-Open July 1.45% Sept Dec- CORN-July 1-00 Sept Dec. .87 OATS-July Sept Dec. RIB-July .97 Sept Dec. 1.02 LARD-July 17.15 Sept. 17.27 RIBS-July Sept.

BELLIES-July 21.80 Sept. 21.90 July 1-- High' 1.49 1.48% .1.48 1.00% 1.03% .88 .44 1.00% 1.03% 17.17 18.45 Low 1.43% 1.39% 1.41% 21.85 21.90 1.00% .99 17.02 17.27 21.75 21.80 Close 1.43% 1.39% 1.41% 1.01% SAY! LISTEN! Did you know wo have a car repair department at the Auto Inn- All kinds ot car repairing promptly and efficiently done. Bring your repair Jobs to 317 Bloomington street or call 910 LW .99 17.02 17.30 18-37 18.57 21.75 21.82 CAR MOTOR RUNS HOT! It didn't used to when the ca was new no how hot the 1 day. Did you ever notice how spick and span the machinery in a power plant is kept? Compare your motor with It, Isn't it covered with dirt and grease- Did you ever make a repair on your motor, ((on the road on a Sunday afternoon) that your wjfe didn't have to send your suit to the cleaners on Monday- Have you heard about the new steam pressure auto motor cleaner- It has become very popular in the larger titles. We are equipped to clean yonr motor with this new steam pressure method.

Bring your car to the Auto Inn. We also wash, repair, and store 317 B. Bloomington St. Tel 910LW wuvwy Are You Going Somewhere For the FOURTH JULY? Don't forget that we can fill your need whatever you may want for that picnic motor trip -hiking trip swimming in fact anything you may figure on doing in the out-of-door. Every Item A Bargain 4-quart Thermos Jugs $2.95 THERMOS BOTTLES 98c Men' Khaki Army Breeches $1.25 to $3.45 Every Item Guaranteed Genuine White Navy Hats 49c Outing Work Shoes $1.95 Genuine Blue Serge Navy Pants $4.95 Army Munson Last, Solid Leather Shoes guaranteed, $3.95 Men's Balbriggan Summer Underwear 89c Men's Work Straw Hats Special, 19c and Ladies' and Meu's Swimming Suits All wool, very special, $2.95 American Kamp Cook Best on the market, $5.95 S6.95 Army 0.

D. Wool Blankets $3.19 Ladies' Khaki Knickers and Middy Blouses $1.95 Bull Durham Tobacco 5c Eegular lOc size Velvet Tobacco 3 cans, 25c Eegular 15c Size Men's Athletic JJnderwear Special, i 49c Men's Overalls 220-wt. blue denim. $1.39 Auto Tents Suitable with or without automobiles $13.65 Army Khaki Hats 19c Ladies' Khaki Outing Hats 69c Genuine White Navy Pants $1.95 Genuine Calf Skin Dress Oxfords For Men $4.95 Men's Best Quality Blue Work Shirts 79c Men's Black and Brown Hose 2 pr. for 25c We Will Be Open Friday Evening Till 10:30 Come In And Pick Out Your Wants BLUM'S 127 East College St.

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