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Harrisburg Sunday Courier from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania • Page 7

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mitt FASHIONS COMMERCIAL SECOND SECTION SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 1928 SECOND SECTION PARKING EHUD) IDLE MAY BE -SOLVED BY MEMPHIS MILLIONAIRE demonstrated the feasibility of the de-1 that of automatic elevators. We be- Best Girl Milkers in Kansas Tiaffic experts, engineers, electrical and mechanical experts have seen and vice in a working mouei ana it nasi v- I gest things tire country has ever seen, piaised it. FORM CORPORATION been passed on favorably by some of They Ye Opposed to Third Terms the leading engineers of the country. Approved By Engineers J. E.

Morton is inventor of the new parking system. He holds1 patents and the corporation has purchased TO SELL STOCK i v. manufacturing and sales rights for the Million Dollar Firm ill i "J-1 sutea engineer and archi- Overpopulation Is Not the Cause of China's Backwardness Build Towers To 'yjfZ V.V.V.V.V.V.'iJ? Park Autos tect, will start work immediately the construction of a full-size, elect- i rically operated, demonstration unit callable of holding 20 cars. This will be demonstrated to business men thru-j out the United States. I The device takes up about the same Staff By NULL ADAMS, International News Service Correspondent.

space as two parked autos in the con Memphis, March 3 Solution i gested business district. The patents London, March 3 An incrediable lack of economic sense, and not over-I population, as is generally believed, is the chief cause of China's back-1 wardness and poverty, in the opinion I of Sir Kenneth D. Stewart, who served ias British delegate to the Interna-: tional Conference on the Revision of Chinese Tariff Laws in 1925-1926. This explanation of present condi-; tions in China was offered b-v Sir K(n-i neth during the course of a recent lecture at the University of Manches-, ter. "China is a country of boundless resources," Sir Kenneth i people are intelligent, hard-working and adaptable, and yet the country is i just one jump ahead of starvation the whole time.

People Are Poor of the automobile parking problem of provide for a special device which i America may go to a million dollar permits the cars to be sent up one Memphis organization, the Auto-Tower I side and down the other. Corporation, whose president, Clar- The cars cross at both the top and ence Saunders, millionaire grocer, has bottom and can come down either side announced the sale of 15,000 shares of the tower. stock and is ready to launch the ad-j Saunders announced that 5,000 shar- venture. I es of Class A common stock and Erection and sale on a royalty op- 000 shares of Class had been sold oration basis of steel constructed tow- to business men of Memphis and Nash-! era with a series of lifts or spaces in I ville, Tenn. two parallel sections and connected Long Experiments on an endless chain system operat-1 Officials of the company have been ing much the same as the ferris wheel experimenting with the new inven- is the basis on which the corpora-1 tion for more than six months.

Saund-1 tion is formed. ers issued the following statement on Saunders, who owns a chain of the invention: grocery stores, former president of i 'Occupying a minimum of space and the Piggly-Wiggly corporation, has labor the oieration is as simple as -fin No wonder Kansas Misses are smiling! Their milking ability won then a trip to Washington at the expense of the Kansas Daii7men's Association for being the bent milkers in a contest staged for school children. They are: Mis.i Maida McCartney ilefti of Bourbon county. ad Miss t.mma Lou Martin of Linn county. The are shown leaving the White House with Senator Arthur of Kansas, alter meeting President Coolidge.

"If $75 a year were taken as the lowest amount on which a Chinese family of five could exist, then more than half of the people of the eastern provinces, and fourth-fifths of the peo- These three senators are opposed to third terms not for senators, but for presidents. Senator Robert L. La Follette of Wisconsin, (center), whose bill against the third presidential term was adopted by the Senate, is shown with two of his able supporters. Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska (left) and Senator Pat Harrison, ol Mississippi.

pie cf the northerly provinces, are be-j low that poverty line, i "According to investigations carried I out by the Nanking Cniversity, there Need Money Now? WARLIKE TOLEDO RETAINS Slow to Learn "The Chinese people have learned i little cr nothing from the great for- eign commercial and Industrial inter-. ests which have been built up in their country. They still believe that to send! I any commodity out of the country, even in the way of trade, is nothing but robbery of their native land. state of civilization. "Over-population is said to.

be the great cause, but I think It Is exaggerated. Aiore important, in my opinion, is the fact that the people are altogether without auv economic sense, and completely without any idea that thingr could be bettered by altering their internal arrangements. have been 2.S2S famines in China in MARKS OF OLD MOORS VSS! try with such natural riches, and Community 'Discount is a modern financial service through which you can secure the use of $100.00 for 50 weeks, repaying it in stated amounts for the small average cost of L'Oc per week. Larger sums may be had in the same proportion of cost. among a people capable of a high (Spanish Fortress to Welcome Tourists by Lighting- Up Miles of Tunnels Which Date From the 'Roman Era nr in ft ty a a ui nmnnrn 'Toledo, Spain, is cleaning and also ings surrounds it, pierced at frequent Community Discount Co.

224 North Second St. intervals by narrow cobblestone street W. bKAlND MUKtt. nc. 5: lighting its underground tunnels, miles of which may never have been explored, so they may be easily accessible to tourists next vear." savs WE PLEASE WE ACCOMMODATE 304 MARKET ST.

"THE BIG LOW PRICED STORES" hardly wide enough for two Toledo donkey carts to pass. "In the heat of the day the inhabitants remain within tiieir patios and balconies that may be seen through open doorways along the streets. Then the Zccodover is almost deserted. Hut toward evening the promenaders start to throng the square, hawkies generously exercise their throats crying out the' mcrtis of their wares. "A few blocks away toward the middle of the city the lofty but graceful tower of Toledo Cathedral rises above the housetops.

Unfortunately there ale Fill any I bulletin from the Washington headquarters of the National Geographic Society. "The tunnels, dating back to Roman times, are but one of the historic fea-i tures of this ancient city, the date of whose founding is still a mystery. The venerable voice of legend, however, asserts that Hercules, Tubal, grand-son of Noah; Jews who fled from Nebuchadnezzar and many others haif a hand in shaping its early destiny. 'Toledo occupies the crest of a hill i rising nearly 200 feet from the Tagus" I continues the bulletin. "It is 47 miles southwest of Madrid.

When the cata Let us ELECTRIFY your battery receiver at a reasonable cost More Volume Better Reception Less Trouble Sale of Eliminators, Tubes and Radio Parts Call 3-0298 Radio Sales and Service "Service, Prompt and Efficient" is one of the many features that contribute to the tremendous success of the F. W. Grand Stores. Next to giving far more for your money than you could buy elsewhere we consider prompt service next in importance. We have instructed every salesperson employed here to courteously approach every customer who Mops at their counter not with the thought of embarrassing anybody but to improve our service to you.

Please do not feel that we are trying to force you to, buy against your wishes that is the farthest thing from our minds. We invite you to look around, inspect any article in our store, our salesforce will courteously show you anything you wish to see mid consider it a pleasure to be of service to you. WE ACCOMMODATE WE PLEASE 1 i is no cathedral close. The narrow, windinw streets bordered by unattractive buildings, do not permit a full view of the edifice, tl is a splendid example of French-Gothic architecture with carved monuments, stained glass and tracer' work comparable with that of other Kuropean cathedrals. Few blocks in the ancient city are without interesting relics dating back from 500 to more than 1,000 years.

In fact few modern improvements have been made since 1'hiiip II moved the capital from Toledo to Madrid more than years ago. When it was at the height of its prosperity during the four centruies of Moorish occupation, from 712 to 1085, Toled6 boaster Inhabitants, and a tremendous trade in silk, wool and Toledo blades. pult was the modern engine of war it was almost impregnable. The Tagus formed an admirable moat on the south, east and west sides, and the neck of land on the north stretches toward a fertile plain, which was protected by the plurality of walls that surrounded the city. "It is difficut to imagine that with-; in less than two hours' train ride from i the Spanish capital there is a city' with marked Oriental appearance.

The Puente Alcantara, the principal gateway to Toledo cn the east, is of: Moorish design, with masiiive high i towers at each end. It was built in the 13th century. I -fro-. New Spring Hats In "Mirrorland" Ladies' Spring Felt Hats Ladies' Spring Silk Hats Ladies' Silk and Straw Hats Child's Spring Felt Hats $1.39 Child's Silk Hats and Tam3 $1.69 New Spring Dress Flowers and Coat Boutonnieres 10c to 69c New Spring Artificial Flowers for Home Decorating 10c Winter Hats, $1.93 to $3.49 value, While They Last 79c Now there are less than 25,000 inhabi- From the time one steps upon this bridge until the river is recrossed by tants with practically no industrial way of Puente de San Martin, dating; and commercial activity." hack CO years earlier than the I'uente de Alcantara, the many relics and AMNESIA VICTIM REGAINS MEMORY "ALL MEN ARE LIARS" The Greatest Are the Advertisers of Hair Grower However Your Hair and Scalp Need a Good Tonic Gorgas (Hair Success) Tonic Has Been Tried and Proved For 40 Years 50c and $1.00 Geo. A.

Gorgas Drug Co. 16 North Third Street Also 1306 N. 3rd St. (Formerly George's) Child's Heavy Rib Sport Hose, seven colors, 19c Just received, 1000 pairs Ladies' Rayon Silk Hose to be sold Monday. Special, Pair ruins of medieval times iu Tolado give a flavor cf Palestine and Arabia, with a touch of French Gothic here and there.

"High above the Alcantara looms the Alcazar, a large rectangular stone structure, that was once a castle, but is used now as a military school. "The road approaching the city from the bridge winds around the hill past the Hospital He Santa Cruz, a 15 century building, and then through a Moorish archway that was nearly 400 years old when Columbus discovered America. It leads to the public garden which still retains its Moorish name the Zocodover. The square is really a trianglo with one slightly round side. A wall of balconied build- 10c sizes o' a to n.

regular 25c pair value, 2000 pair must be sold Monday only, Pair The memory that, has eluded Anna Walker, amnesia victim, since Decern-li'jr. when she was found wandering in the Pennsylvania Railroad station, returned yesterday with the arrival of lier brother and sister, Harry Walker and Mrs. Howard Van Kirk, of Northumberland. Coming here after reading descriptions of their sister in a Northumberland paper, their presence was all that was needed to brush away the haziness from the woman's mind. She has been staying recently at the Salvation Army home, being employed as a domestic.

These are seconds on 39c and 59c Hose, with very small menders 1 Ea6ter Toys, Baskets and novelties now on display. Make your selection early. Radio Parts and Supplies. Biggest assortment in town at lowest prices. Our Hardware Department offers a real quality line of tools at saving prices.

Cur Electrician will help you to convert your antique coal oil lamps into up-to-date lights. A Well-Balanced Young Man 1 EC Spring Jewelry Religious items for the Lenten season Rosaries, Crucifixes. Holy Water Fonts, Altars, Statuettes of Saints, Religious Pictures 10c to 50c Cut Stone Pendant and Chain 25c Metal and Mosaic Picture Frames 10c to 5Cc Grand Alarm Clacks $1.00 Rhinestone Hat Ornaments 25c-50c Latest Novelty Brooches 10c-25c Gold Seed Bead Chokers 25c Spring Toiletries Bcncilla Skin Food Cleansing, Cold and Vanishing Creams, Face Powder, Beautifier 10c Ben Hur Perfumes 10c Initial Sifter Compacts 25c Genuine Gem and Ever-Ready Blades 5c Palmolive Shaving Cream 10c Z. B. T.

Baby Talcum 10c Frostilla for skin protection 10c Mavis Talcum and Face Powder 10c Hind's Honey and Almond Cream 10c 3 Jl ANNOUNCEMENT The Home Building and Loan Association WILL OPEN A NEW SERIES Tuesday Evening, March 6, 1928 AT 409 MARKET STREET Second Floor, 7.30 P. M. A CLEAN RECORD OF 33 YEARS SERVICE Join Us If You Wish to Save or Borrow Sheet Music Department now featuring Lenten season music Ethelbert Nevin's "The Rosary" "End of a Perfect Day" "Face to Face" and many others at only 30c a copy. Infants' Wear So t' Silk Hosiery and Underwear Ladies' White Hose for Easter, Rayon and Silk. 29c to $1.19 Men's Fancy and Plain Color Hose, all sizes, 10c pair to 39c pair 111 1a-- jr i We offer for your consideration the following 31-piece Infants' Layette 2 Cotton and Wool Binders, each 29c 3 Silk and Wool Shirt3, each 50c 2 Flannel Gowns, each 25c 3 Flannel Gertrudes, each 25c 4 Muslin Dresses, each 59c 1 Beacon Blanket 79c 1 Bath Blanket 19c 12 Birdseye Diapers, each 15c 1 Pair Knit Booties 25c 1 Wash Cloth 10c 1 Card Safety Pins 10c A vV: i Newest Ladies' Bcmberg Rayon Hose, shades.

Pair spring MONEY ty I IKS Shares Can Be Obtained at Above Address or From the Following: Ladies' White Rayon Underwear for Spring. Chemise, Vests, Sport Suits, Knickers, Slips and Step-ins. Each $1.00 Special, Ladies' Rayon Bloomers, $1.00, Reduced to 79c, or 2 for $1.50 Total $8.92 Advance Showing of Infant's Spring Bonnets. Good Assortment 50c, 59c, S1.00 i Geo. A.

Hoverter, 32 Evergreen St. Wm. D. Block, 130 Evergreen St. Basement Bargains Which Are Worth Walking For and Talking About Chas, Wiesmann, 1160 Mulberry St.

J. P. Hallman, 165 North Fifteenth St. R. B.

Askin. 1725 North St. C. A. Klernm, 1414 State St.

Voile Curtains. FuH length, tie backs and valance, 5 pieces complete $1.00 Three Spring Fisheries Gold Fish. Fish Food. Castles. Bowls, Grass 5c to $1.00 Grocjry Specials Milk, Karo Syrup, Corn, Peas, Tomatoes, Quaker Cats 10c Aluminum Percolators.

Special 1 EOc, Vi 79c; 2 Shaving with a "straight edge" razor wliile in this posi-ion i-; to add zest to the stunt, The young man is illiistratir.s how be up on your toes under all circumstances is Dick litniow. 17 New York dancer, who has walked on his tecs sims was years old. Young Barlow rarely appears in iie on the cept when necessary, and then always walking un his fes constructed shoes. He is able lo jump en iiis ics six feet and'walks easily without di-u-omroi t. la the jip on the top cl a mull jar.

H. B. Saussaman, 3520 Brisbane Paxtang, Pa. Wendell Fackler, 162C Market St. A A A A -WE PLEASE- www.

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