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Two STEEL IJARKET IS FIR LIE it v. The Recent Advance in Price Has Had a Good Effect New York, Sept. 25. The recent advance in the price of steel wire and sheets has given the whole steel mar. net a nrmer tone, although some manufacturers are, still on.

basis. The advances were especially helpful because it as come to light that large export orders for steel were booked before the rise and that some u. good domestic business was also placed, all of which will increase the output materially. In other directions the market is quiet, but a more con fident feeling prevails as stoiks are small Pig iron is firmer, with furnaces in some cases asking an advance of $1 per ton. The demand is picking up and the market has been stim ulated by inquiries for a large ton nagefrom New England.

Copper has been quiet. Some ex port business has been reported through the Export Association, main' i ly for shipment td France and Ger many and there have been Inquiries in market from Japan, but China buyers appear to have withdrawn and there has been little indication of in terest elsewhere. Leadhas been jn active demand Producers are well sold ahead and prices are firm and advancing. Tin is o.uiet, but generally higher. Zinc rules firm.

Antimony is steady with advances quoted for future shipments. CUPID AMONG STORE PEOPLE Owen H. Wanner, office manager, with Kline, Eppihimer enjoyed a motor trip and several days vaca tion at Mt. Gretna. He was accom panied by his wife and daughter.

Dan Cupid has been playing havtfc with the Kline, Eppihimer working force. Recently Miss Mamie Guldin of the pattern department was married and this Wedding was followed by those of Miss Miriam Pflugfelder of the coat and suit de partment; Miss Sara Houck, tele phone exchange eperator, Miss Helen Hardy of the office and Miss Bella Kerr, buyer of handkerchiefs, Miss Leona Nally of the notions department, is to be married this week, and it is understood that Invitations are being prepared for several other weddings in the very near future. John S. Tobias, manager of the upholstery department at the Kline, Eppihimer store, is entertaining his colleagues with tales of the Great West, he and his wife having recently returned from a month's visit with relatives in Denver, Col. READING CITIZEN SAYS IT IS IN A CLASS BY ITSELF Geo.

Leibensperger, t210y2 Windsor Tells How Plant Juice Benefited Him Thousands of people In Reading are needlessly suffering from disorders of the stomach, liver and kid neys. Relief Is at hand and within the reach of all. Many have found quick deliverance from their sufferings through tBe use of Plant Juice, the famous herbal stomach combination of Nature's remedies roots, herbs, barks and berries, which are essential to health. This is why it regenerates the blood supply, overcomes rheumatism, eliminates catarrh, and puts the stomach jn condition to properly digest the food. That this is proven conclusively, it Is only necessary to listen to the statements of weU known 3ocal people who have given Plant Juice a fair trial.

One of the most recent is that of Mr. George Leibensperger, of No. 1210 Windsor street, a popular Reading machinist in the employ of the Philadelphia Reading car shops, who said: "I can conscientiously say that Plant Juice is in a class by itself as far as medicines are concerned for I had tried an endless number of remedies without any, benefit whatever until I started to take Plant Juice and it was the only one to give me 'real' relief. My stomach was in such a weak condition that I could scarcely keep anything in it, and I would have gas and bloating with terrible vomiting spells; had terrible shooting pains all through my system, especially around my heart ana my stomach felt like a 'piece of raw I had headaches, especially in the morning when I got tip, could' not sleep at night and felt heavy and drowsy the next day; I was constipated and got so weak and run down that I lost' 30 poujjds in, weigOit. Since I have taken Plant Juice everything is.

different, and I am able to eat any kind of food, sleep well, am not constipated, have no more pains or headaches and my nerves are in fine shape. I have a fine color, am gaining in weight every day and go to work feeling like a new man. I have' advised several of my friends to take Plant Juice, who tell me it is O. K. I cannot say enough in praise of it." riant Juice is sold at The American Medicine store, in Reading.

Ad. days. He was a native of Seyfert, and the son of the late John and Caroline Killian. He is survived by two brothers, William, of Reading, and Jefferson, of Seyferts. Undertaker Lutz took charge of the body.

DON ELY Sallie Donnely died of a complIcSLr tion of diseases at her home, 115 Reed street, yesterday morning at 5 o'clock. She was 52 3reare of age. She was a resident of Reading for most of her life, and was the last of her family. Undertaker Henninger is in charge of the funeral arrange ments. DRENKLE Anna, wife of Edward Drenkle, of 744 Penn street, died yesterday at Harrisburg.

Mr. Drenkle left for Harrisburg to bring the body to Reading. Undertaker Henninger is in charge. MILLER Louisa, wife of James A. Miller, a former state senator from Lehigh county, died yesterday afternoon at o'clock at Stryker's hospital, to which she had been brought for medical treatment one week ago.

Her death was due to pneumonia, which she had contracted following an She was a native of New Tripoli, Lehigh county, where she resided; The body will be taken to tha place totiay for "burial under the direction of Undertaker Seidel. LISS. Antoinette, wife of Jacob Liss, 421 Minor stree died on Saturday at Harrisburg, the result of a stroke of apoplexy. Mrs Llss was aged 66 years, 9 months and 18 days. She was born in Poland and came here when she was 20 years old.

Mrs. Liss was a member of St. Mary's Catholic chureh. The husband survives. Undertaker Gallman will have the body brought to this city, to the Minor street adress.

HARTLIEB. Harold son of Harry M. and Stella E. (nee Pfoutz) Hartleib, died of convulsions at 8 p. m.

Saturday at the residence of the parents, 415 S. 10th aged 5 years and 21 days. This was the second death that occurred in the family within a short time. A twin brother was buried by Undertaker Seidel' only five hours before the death of the other mentioned. Interment was made in Aulenbach's cemetery.

CROUSE. Frances daughter of 'Earl W. and Daisy H. (nee Ruffner) Crouse, died of convulsions at he Homeoparhic hospital, aged 6 months and 16 days. Undertaker Seidel removed the body the residence of the parents 1452 N.

Front 11 NETZLEY. George Netzley, of near Schoeneck, was found dead on the street near his home by neighbors. His age was 69 years and 16 days. He is survivr ed by one brother, Jacob, Stevens, and one sister, Sallie, wife of Andrew Wise, Lincoln. KEGERISE.

George S. Kegerise, of Reinholds, died of complications, aged 84 years, 6 months and 29 days. He leaves his widow, Harriet (nee Lutz); one son, Charles, Denver; one daughter, Dell lab, wife of Norman Mcllinger, at home, BINKLEY, Henry L. Binkley died at the home of his niece, Mrs. Benjamin Laus ch, of near Adamstown, with whom he had his home for the last 16 years.

H0 was aged 75 years, 8 months and 27 jays. There survive one brother, Daniel, Adamstown; one sister, Mrs. Amelia Meckley, of town OIFIO. Friends in jthls'city, where she formerly have ibeeh advised of the death of Mrs. William 'Diflo at her home in Tyrone, Pa.

Mrs; Diflo suffered a stroke Tuesday of last week and dried as a result on Thursday. Until a year ago, when she returned to Tyrone, whre she originally lived. Mrs'. Diflo resided at 913 N. 12th street.

Her husband survives, besides three daughters, Nellie, Mayme arid Edna, all of Tyrone. HE A I WS I ES, READING, MONDAY MO I SEPTEM BER 26, 1921 THE SALUTE OF THE DAUNTLESS if 'fit K' 2 i i i '1 i 1 1 ft A The Britlrsh cruiser Dauntless firing a salute as she entered New York harbor, escorted by American naval vessels and aircraft and bearing the bodies of the 16 American fliers, who died ia the J5R 2 disaster1 in England. 1 DEATHS OF THE DAY KILLIAN Henry Killian died at his home in Cumru township Saturday afternoon at 6 clock of kidney trouble. He was aged 76 years, 1 month and R0TARIA1IS r. AMD THE BOYS Conference at Baltimore Also Discusses Correct Busi ness Practices Baltimore, Sept.

25 Washington was chosen as the conference city of the fifth district of the Internationa Association of Rotary clubs at the! closing session of the clubs' executive conference here. The convention will be held Marcn 28; 29 and 30, 1823, and wili ibe presided over, by Ed It. Stock, of Washington, district governor, with Fred Lincoln, secretary. new program of the International Association of Rotary, clubs for the establishment of a code 'of correct practice or business ethics, throughout the world was outlined at the fifth district conference by Guy Gundaker, of Philadelphia. A new chapter in the organization's history was written when the chairmen" of the standing coromitees were brought to the conference, Boys' work was also enlarged upon by the conference, following an address, by Hugh E.

Vart de Walker, of Ypsilanti, chairman of the international committee. Before returning home the delegates were entertained at a dinner given toy the local club, which was also attended HART. by several general officers. Mrs. William Hart (nee Lydia May) "Few men have attempted to de Sherman) died at Robesonia at the flne correct practices in business," home 0f her father, George B.

Sber Mr. Gundaker told the Rotarians. "It man. She is survived by two daugh j8 not possible," he said, "to practice ters, husband, father, two brothers undefined ideals. Business men as a and one sister.

She was 23 years, 6 ruje are not aDstract thinkers. Many months and 9 days of age. business men of integrity pale when KOCH. Ellen wife of Henry K. Koch, aaged 75 years and 28 days, 5 E.

2d street, Pottstown, was found dead in bed at her home. Death was due to heart STOVER. Very suddenly Saturday. Anna wife of Henry M. suffered a stroke of apoplexy and died shortly af tfr at 1iav linn a filfi Wh rl r.X 1 they search their business and discover methods and principles that are countenanced." "Aim to make correct practices realities instead of dreams, and actualities instead of aspirations in business and in the professions.

The real function of all business and professional activity is the serving of mankind. "The relations between employer Mrs. Stoyer had" been in the best of and employe will be the subject of health and her death vme as a great Rotary consideration also. The rela tions of business and professional ville and was the dauehter of Reuben men with 'those in similar callings oTAonf TuXranh ube ln a very active part in the Ladies'. Aid 'This will be applied international society and the Sewinir Circle.

Her ly and nationally. We are all seeking husband is treasurer of th church. jj 4Vl. Beside iier husband, she is survived to Put the United States on the map by the following children: Kate, wife of world trade. We want other na or Gliomas BicKei.

ireiwooq inama. inns to decide thai Amer ca is a wife of Amos Daub, Womelsdorf. and Sallie. wife of William Brown Shubert, There are also two grandchildren. Mrs.

Stover was the last of her family. J1 BIRDSBORO safe nation with which to do business. "Business men should become members ef the association devoted to their particular occupations." READING REPORTS Officers of the Rotary club, of rtPPd. nf Wrtnr wni tnr Reading, reported mat tne organi manv vPr a Vottrtnnf nf 'thu an recently brought together the is seriously ill. John Mamiipt vchn Idnt In tht tav home of the bride.

on a trip to New York city', Niagara Falls and other points, and on their return will reside at the Reider homestead, at Robeson. ATTENDANCE CONTEST GROWS. In Birdsboro Methodist Episcopal church, "A little child shall lead them' 'was strikingly illustrated last candidates for the office of superin rtendent of education to sjidy their collector contest by 50 votes at the Qualification, prior to an election, primaries on Tuesday. wishes to That club has adopted a boy anJ is thank his friends for, their help. landing him through gh school and The wedding of Eber Showes, orcoiieg equ.p nuu wun oilnr atfnn.

fanv other cluhf" execu education. Many other cluW execu Willlamsport, and Miss Florence Huyett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs; George Huyett, took place on last Tuesday at the home of the bride's parents, on West 2d street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.

L. Rausch, pastor of St. Paul Reformed church. The couple were serenaded by Davy Murray's Jazz band. Uvea reported similar activities.

NEW MEAT STORE OPENED SATURDAY Saturday morning at 5 oclock a new I store opened its doors for business on Rcider, of Robeson station, the busy block of Penn street between and Miss Mabel Lott, of Baumstown, fth and th streets. This is the Bell hi Meat aiarsei. ncie iua.1 1 iv JLlct ituuil ttL wie Rtr." The couple left Ooenine with a full stock of standard products ana tooastuns. xne store win carry the f'nest stock of meats which can be obtained not only from local sources, 'out from the country at lare. Special attention is to bej clven to the satisfying of the desires of those com Inc from various sections of the country or other countries, to procure for them any particular delicacy which is difficult to purchase in this locality.

The store tviu deal In all kinds ot Sunday when 63 were present in the SrM primary school out of an enrollment experienced man specially trained for of 69. The every member present the department in which he is Inter ested. Every clerk In the store has been contest grows interest. Interest ohosen lor competency in the depart ing session tomorrow at 9.15 a. m.

ment of which he is a part. The pastor will preach at 11 a. m. I AHnS'fhLeSsro0rcR f.TifeVe to and 7.30 p. ni.

Epworth league topic, 1 standard prices and does not intend to "That they may Leader, do any cut rate business, for the open nharlpa Anrtprunn Prflver sM vir inK Ab lhere were number of spe cnanes Anaerson. iraer service, iU barBa)n8 In K00a standard qual. Wednesday, 7.80 p. m. lty.

In addition souvenirs, baskets, were The. teachers and officers Of Grace Riven to all those making any pur Tr chase at 'he store on the onenlng day. V. Sunday school have been pre The store ttn au Reading concern paring for a big attendance during and is financed with Headine capital. th foil nnrt wlntAr.

New fpatnres So far. as possible purchasing has been will be added and the work made interesting for every scholar. The sessions begin at. 9.46 m. I and will continue to be carried on in this city.

The store is for the best service possible to the citizens ot Reading. 1 George Weirijach, and family, Carl Nearnand and family, Mr. and Miss Ethel Himmelberger, of Read Edwin Schaefter, Mr. and ing, was the guest of Miss Blanche William Martin, and Gross, of Roberts, or tiiverson, over me "weeK moiorea mis ciiy 13 1 yesterday. One solid carload of Concord Wine Grapes, just arrived, the last of the season.

Buy WineGrapes Now. Phone orders delivered free; Consolidated Phone 455 F. ES J. Dilfl; COR. 8TH AND CUTTONWOOD STS.

OC a 6 OC 10301 IOOOI ioaoi I0C3C2 A 30O0I C7)p ar in JUhimn HATS Women's You Will Want at Special Low Prices season's fashions certainly make neckwear a nefces sary part of every woman's wardrobe. The following items afford an. unusual opportunity to save considerable on the season's newest things. Embroidered iBramley collar sets, with narrow ace edge, and collars and cuffs, complete at 98c. Samples of Venise lace co'llars and sets; styles in white, cream and ecrir, only 69c each.

Swiss embroidered organdie collars and sets, dainty and pretty, each. 75c. 'Fine Swiss embroidered longcloth collars, made in ini itation of Madeira, each 7 Sc. Main Floor. Centre Section Every Woman Is Planning Lovely Needlework TAVlNG indoors as one does so often in winter, brings dainty needlework to the fore.

And the art embroidery department has gathered together quite the most attractive things to be embroidered it has ever had. New this season are garments from a celebrated California manufacturer, a little more luxurious and original than any the department has ever shown. For instance there is an adorable flesh colored voile combination io be embroidered with a nosegay on the left side' of the front "and to be finished, with lace edging. Combination, Gown to match, $3.75. A gay pajama suit' of heliotrope batiste also comes from California and is to be embroidered in Dresden flowers.

Finished with cream lace. The garment comes hemstitched and.ready for the lace. All made up like the ones mentioned above. $3.65. And do see the dainty boudoir pillows 'at Scarf and pin dushion to match, each.

All decorated with a gay little ballet dancer. To add to the daintiness of the white material, the makers suggest the use of Lady Fair ribbon and lace edging. A piece luncheon set with pretty patchwork ornaments is very easy to do and, all stamped is only 75c' Balcony. Rear Elevator. How Many Seeds in the Prize Pumpkin? Guessing contest for, children not over 12 years of age, parents have privelege of guessing for baby "or small children.

Priie Choice of Educator, Buster Brown or any other fine shoes to fit the winner. Guessing free one guess only for each child. Contest ends Saturday, Oct. 8. Seeds counted Monday, Oct.

t0. Main Floor. Shoe Department. Prices, $18 tO $25 Second Floor, Front Elevators early. ioaDIVESPOVROYa STEWARTP I0K301 A Do Not Choose Your Corset Hastily Investigate thoroughly the needs of your figure and of your health before purchasing a cortet.

Miss M. O'Brien of the Nemo Hygienic Fashion Institute New York with us for a few days. She is an expert in the art of Scientific Corse try, and her daily demonstrations of Nemo Corsets are well worth the attention of every woman. Consult her about your own corset problems. She will be glad to answer your questions, and to aid you in your selection of the Nemo model, which was especially designed for your figure, and which will give you undreamed of comfort, service, health and style.

No Extra Charge for a Consultation. Second Kloor. Savings Are Assured Today Fall Thrift Club Sale of Sewing Machines Share with scores'of other thrifty women the noteworthy opportunities that are making 4 this Club event remarkable. Buy your sewing machine 'now at the Club prices and on easy Club terms. $1 a Week Do not let your old sewing machine make you old too tl when such values are now within, youreasy reach.

159' for This "Regular $98 Standard Rotary Illustrated. Think of it. It is one example of the special choice of tl rii iji famous Standard Rotary, models at the remarkable Club. prices. The model illustrated is of the newest design, featur ing the famous Sit Straight improvement.

A rapid easy running; machine, fully guaranteed. And Others at Surprisingly Low Prices New Home (Ruby) auto lift, 5 drawer, $52 50., New Reading Auto Lift. $3930. Wilson, $35.50. Hamilton Beach Home Motor, $18.50.

Needles and supplies for all machines. Floor. Rear. Four Elevators Oil Heaters At Half Price We offer thirty eight "Perfection" oil heaters at exactly half price. Reason: they were in the ware house during the fire and after having removed the crates andxaper we find they are not good enough to sell for full price.

Each one guaranteed perfect. Old Prices New Prices $7.50 Heaters; Now. $8.50 Heaters No $4.25 $9.00 Heaters; Now. $9.50 Heaters; Now. These quantities will last but one day.

If "you 'need a good heather this autumn come i ioaoi a Basement. oaoi 0 a a a 0 li 0 a a 0 a a 0 30.

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