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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 4, 1920)
3 E'S SALVATION Our Store Opens at 9 A.M. Our Store Closes at 5:30 P. M. THE STORE THAT UNDERSELLS EEC A USE IT SELLS FOR CASH" HELD Uf TO POWERS Centra! Nations Declared on Verge of Chaos. Scientific Eye Glass Fitting Pre-Inventory Price Reductions Now Prevailing Throughout the Entire Store. C3 Don't Fail to Profit bv Our Annual C3 . E3 JANUARY AID1 BY U. S. IMPERATIVE Look for the Special Price Ticket Special Price Tickets in Every Section C3 Allied Governments Must Work To gether, Is Assertion of British Director ot Relief. THE SUNDAY OREGONTAX, PORTLAND, JANUARY 4, 1920 !MaiK Orders Receive Our Prompt and Careful Attention I Same Day as Received. niifilll! I f i" j nrfc " ' J i TjOVDON'. Jan. 3. Sir "William Goode. British director of relief, -who recently returned from a tour of the war-Impoverished countries of Eu rope, declares that unless the allied and associated g-overnments provide credits for food and raw materials, central Europe Is likely to become "a desolate waste of seeding thistles." England, he declares, cannot do any thing likely to be effectual unless the United States extends credits in pro portion to her jsieans. The crisis in central Europe, Sir William declares, is of Buch dimensions and complexity as to defy- Isolated or individual ef fort. Speaking before the American Luncheon club recently, he said: "You cannot heal the wounds of Europe by driblets of government relief or dabs of humanity. The day for palliatives Is past. Emergencies such as that in Austria will not wait for the emer gence of the league of nations. Lit tle nations generated by the self determination incubator of the peace conference are likely to disappear even before they are old enough to sow their wild oats. "A comprehensive and far-reaching financial arrangement must be quick ly arrived at by the allied and asso ciated governments unless half of central Europe is to be a desolate waste of seeding thistles. The key to the economic arch is organization of credits for food and raw materials and the export of manufactures on a regular and ascending scale from the countries receiving such credit. United States Mnnt Help. "With the present value of the pound sterling and with the present position of French and Italian ex change. It Is evident that any such comprehensive credit scheme will be futile unless the United States takes a generous part. Great Britain has already borrowed. In partnership with France and Italy, $48, 000,000 from the United States to feed Austria. I dare say we could borrow more and fur ther discount our own exchange, but that would be only a palliative which in the long run would do neither Austria, ourselves nor the world any good. "The fact of the matter is that we cannot do anything which is in the least likely to be effectual unless the United States is also prepared to ex tend her credits in proportion to her means. It is no good being 'mealy mouthed' about admitting that we, who before the war were rich, are now poor. Personally, I am inclined to think that the nations participat ing in some such comprehensive scheme of credits will in the long run suffer no material disadvantage. "Of one thing I am quite certain and that is that if central Europe and the new nations are allowed to stew in their own juice, the whole world will suffer. In any case, whatever remedy may be adopted, it will in volve on both continents a demand for .common sacrifice and for common stimulation of production. To use Mr Hoover's blunt expression: 'Europe must work or starve." Britain Prepared to Act. "I think I am authorized to say that If the United States can see its way to take part in some such compre hensive provision of credits as I have suggested the British government and the British people will be prepared, and I think rightly prepared, to strain still further the resources which have been so impoverished by war. "If that opportunity is not taken I , am inclined to fear that the great relief work done by Mr. Hoover, of which America is justly proud, will go down to posterity as a task only half done. I realize that there are many difficulties in the way, such, for instance, as the unison of unof ficial American financial effort with operations that tnay be under the con trol of European governments, but I have unwavering faith that these are not Insuperable." Describing the conditions prevail ing in central Europe as he observed them in his recent journey, Sir Will lam continued: "Locomotives from one country dare not budge across the frontier of another. Coal trains with their car goes are liable to be seized the mln- , ute they come within the grasp of a neighboring army. The only real safeguard for a supply train going from one country through another is the presence of a lone British Tom mie who, perched on the caboose and knowing no language but his own, rlacldly escorts the few exchanges of food and raw materials which have so far enabled several of the coun tries to keep body and soul together. "The new allied states exhibit a nervous independence in dealing with their former enemies with whom, re member, they still are technically at war. This constitutes one of the prin cipai obstacles to the restoration of the equilibrium of central Europe. "If you had the whole British cab inet rolled into one superman, . he would be powerless to achieve ap preciable progress so long as by the delay of peace a state of war prevails In central Europe." J Our Ophthalmoscope and Relinoscope is one of the most scientific eye-testing instruments in the world. With this instrument roe are masters of the situation. No guesswork, no mistake: the eye has been fitted with the right glasses. t2 la CJ YOU ARE REQUESTED 'TO APPLY THE FOLLOWING TESTS TO YOUR EYES AND REPORT THE RESULTS TO US: Do you see. objects through a haze? Does the atmosphere seem smoky or foggy? Do spots or specks dance before the eye.s? Do you see more clearly some days than others? Do you see better side-wise . than straight forward ? Do you see better in the evening or just after sundown than at midday? Does a candle or street lamp seem expanded into large flame? Does a lamp or electric light seem to have . a halo about it? Do luminous objects, like the moon, seem mul tiplied ? Cfl ONE CHARGE COVERS THE ENTIRE COST OF EXAMINATION, GLASSES AND FRAMES. CJ Complete lens-grinding factory on premises. SAVE YOUR EYES THOMPSON OPTICAL INSTITUTE Eyesight Specialists Portland's Largest, Most Modern, Best Equipped Exclusive Optical Establishment 209-10-11 Corbett Bldg., Fifth and Morrison Since 1908. Ill 5- sTf I I na n wants it not being how one gets it. too particular PANAMA TRAFFIC RECORD 7,711,000 Merchant Tons Pass Through Canal In 1919. PANAMA, Jan. 3. Traffic through the Panama canal in 1919 exceeded that of any previous year, 2396 ships of 7,128,000 'net tons, in addition to naval ships displacing 1,000.000 tons, passing through the waterway. The cargoes of the merchant ships ag gregated 7,711,000 tons. Ships meas uring 7000 tons carrying 10,000 tons of cargo were 2 per cent greater than in any previous year. December broko the monthly record, 283 ships of 957.C00 net ton3, carrying cargoes of 953,000 tons, traversing the canal. The total tolls collected amounted to $891,373 for December and $6, 972,000 for the year. Steamer Sinks; Five Drown. GOTHENBURG, Jan. 3. The Swed ish steamer Jetland, bound from Buenos Aires to Gothenburg laden with corn, struck a mine in the Kat tegat and sank immediately. Five of the orew of 26 drowned. Walla Walla Farmer Dies. . WALLA WALLA, Wash., Jan. 3. Sixty years a resident of Walla Walla, Thomas Gllkerson, a retired farmer, died tonight aired 83. tpl DANCING TnuKbt by Professional Inn tractors at De Honey's Ilrautiful Acndemy, Twemty-thlrd and Washington. ENGLISH SHOULD REFUSE SOME DECORATIONS. Awards of Honor Held Lacking- In System Distinguished Soldier Holds Them Cheap. LONDON, Jan. . 3. (Special Cable.) Admiral Sims' refusal 6f a naval decoration prompts the Evening Standard to comment thus: "We need someone in a similar ex alted position to do that sort of thing here. It would focus public opinion on the extraordinary lack of system in the selection of names for naval and military honors. "In the army the Victoria cross is the only decoration which is admit tedly above suspicion of a 'wangle.' "This is not merely the opinion of disappointed persons. A very distin guished soldier, much decorated, says all his ribbons are worth sixpence. "Vague generalities won't succeed in reforming the abuses perpetrated in the king's name." Wangle is English army slang for Setting; what one wants when one All the talk about scarcity and increased prices of (0rtental33Utgg is not idle rumor ; it is FACT. However, our policy of buying direct from' makers and eliminating profits of many middlemen, assures you a substan tial s a v i n g in any. event. NEW CLASSES FOR. BEGINNERS start Monday and Friday avenings this week. Advanced classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 8 to 11:30. All latest and popular dances and new steps guaranteed in eight threehour lessons. LADIES S2.SO GENTLEMEN SS.OO This guarantee term is worth 115. Take advantage of our cut rates for this week only. Take one or four lessons a week. Tickets good until used. Join these new classes. Our system will teach you to lead and make a dancer of you. Plenty of desirable partners and practice. No embarrassment. Separate step room and extra teachers for backward Suplls. My latest book, describing all ances, ballroom etiquette, etc., free for pupils. We have large and select classes, and the social feature alone is worth double the price. You will meet desirable people. We do not derive our nrofit hv liv ing public dances, but use our beauti ful academy for teaching. We conduct our classes the entire evening, and I conscientiously believe one lesson from us is worth six in the average school. Our large amount of business enables us to conduct a nrhnnl nf ihi. class, which la the only one of its tiniu m Lne uny. i ou can never learn dancing by taking so-called private lessons from Inferior teachers In small rooms or in short class lessons with out partners to practice with. Private lessons all h ITv? h?,0T'U,Jke a dancer of you. Tenth and Alder Largest Oriental Rug Dealers in the Northwest Why is the Woodstock becoming so popular? Because it is a com bination of the best features of six modern typewriters. Booklet free. The Rebuilt Typewriter Co. Distributor. S04 dale St., Portland. Or. RHEUMATISM . RECIPE I will rladly tend an v rhMim.H. ferer a Simple Herb .Recipe Absolutely Free that Completely Cured me of a terri ble attack ot muscular and inflammatory Rheumatism of Ions- standing; after every thing else I tried had failed me. 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You have a splendid opportunity to exercise your keen dis cernment and good judgment in the purchasing of this merchandise, which is marked at sacrifice prices. We need say nothing more than that this is an up-to-our-standard sales event. All merchandise priced honestly for quick disposal, and guarantees of good value and satisfaction, as usual, hold good. YOU ARE SURE TO PROFIT THROUGH A SHOPPING TOUR HERE DURING THIS SALE The Silk Sensation of the Season A Sale of Hundreds of Silk and Velvet REMNANTS At The Regular Remnant Prices The Roberts Bros, supremacy in Silks always admitted is more firmly established than ever by this sensational underpricing of our entire stock of short lengths and remnants of desirable silks and velvets it is a sale that will command the attention of every prudent shopper. Included are fashionable plain colors and novelties in all popular weaves. Lengths and widths suitable for the making and trimming of both Women's and Children's Gar ments. An assortment too extensive and too varied to describe. Suffice to say, an early attendance at this sale will give you UNRESTRICTED CHOICE FROM HUNDREDS OF REMNANTS IN Silks Velvets and Corduroys At One-Half the Marked Regular - Remnant Prices At The Marked Remnant. Prices ' NO PHONE ORDERS NO MAIL ORDERS NONE SENT C. O. D. AND NONE EXCHANGED. POSITIVELY NONE RESERVED! PRE-INVENTORY SPECIAL Sale of Serges -At 95c Yd. A fine all-wool Storm Serge, full 36 inches wide, shown in an ex tensive assortment of desirable ccflors a fine quality decidedly under valued at 95 a yard. PRE-INVENTORY SPECIAL Sale of Suitings At $2.50 Yd. All Wool Tweeds 54-inch all-wool Tweed Suitings in the popular mixed novelties suit able for suits, coats and children's garments standard quality suit ings of surprising value at $2.50 a yard. ROOMING, HOTEL AND HOUSEKEEPERS CAN PROFIT IMMENSELY BY purchasing at This Sale of Curtains At One-Half Regular Selling Prices REGULAR PRICES RANGJE FROM $225 UP TO $11 JO PAIR. YOU PAY ONLY $U3 AND - UP TO $5.75 A PAIR ONLY ONE TO THREE PAIRS OF A PATTERN ALL REGULAR STOCK LINES IN STANDARD WIDTHS AND LENGTHS YOU HAVE CHOICE FROM MADRAS LACE NOTTINGHAM FILET LACE BOBBIN ET MARQUISETTE AND SCRIM CURTAINS IN WHITE, CREAM AND ECRU NO PHONE OR MAIL ORDERS NONE RESERVED OR EXCHANGED 3Ei0i? In Pre-Inventory Sale of Silk Mixed and Cotton Suitings At 1 Reg. Price All remnants and short lengths in the Domestic Depart ment, such as Cotton Suitings, Mercerized Foulards, Silk Mixed Fabrics and other materials for waists and dresses. All on sale at i2 REGULAR REMNANT PRICES. Well Made Sheets, 72x90 inches, on sale at' $1.48 Extra Fine Sheets, 81x99 inches, on sale at $1.95 Ready Made Slips, 42z36 inches, on sale at 40c Ready Made Slips, 42x36 inches, on sale at 3 for $1.00 Brown Crash Toweling, part linen, at yard 21c Extra Quality Spreads, hemmed, at $3.48 27-INCH OUTING FLANNEL AT 25 c Yd. A splendid quality in plain white, pink, blue and gray. 36-INCH OUTING FLANNEL AT 35c Yd. A fine heavy quality in neat stripes and plain navy, brown and gray. Purchase a High-Grade Corset at This Stock Adjustment Sale And Pay Only $2.39 For Choice From Fashionable Front or Back Lace Models in R. & G Lady Ruth, Merito or Empire Corsets ALL GUARANTEED Although these Corsets are sold at far below real worth, every pair is guaranteed to give full money's worth of service. The assortment consists of both front and back lace models in styles to fit every figure stout, average or slender they come in fancy brocades or in fine pink or white coutils. Many are shown with rubber top. All sizes from 19 to 30 are here in various styles and all are on sale at one QO QQ price L Pre-Inventory Underpricing of Broken Lines of Men's Standard Quality Underwear Union Suits and Separate Garments in Styles and Weights to Suit All A Personal Investigation Will Disclose the Unusual Savings That Will Accrue to You 98c Gar. For Men's Natural Gray Wool-Mixed Shirts and Drawers. $1.15 Gar. For Men's Natural Gray Merino Shirts and Drawers. $1.45 Gar. For Men's Natural Gray Merino Shirts and Drawers $1.49 Gar. For Men's Natural Gray Fine Wool-Mixed Shirts and Drawers. $1.85 Gar. For Men's Natural Gray Wool-Mixed Shirts and Drawers. $2.98 Suit For Men's Natural Gray Wool-Mixed Union Suits. $3.49 Suit For Men's Natural Gray Wool-Mixed Union Suits. A Sale of Ruff lings at Half-Price 0 A Pre-Inventory Sale of Ruf flings in white, flesh and col ored Georgette crepe or chif fon white and cream laces and nets. Van Dyke points, picot edged and hemstitched styles. All to go at just one-half price. Our Store Now Opens at 9 A.M. Store Closes at 5:30 P. M. Saturday at 6 P. M. The Most in Value The Best in Quality Dainty Neckwear at Half Price A wonderful sale of Women's Neckwear, Collars, Sets, Ves tees, of Georgette crepe, nets, laces, organdie, white and col ored silks. Some s 1 i g h 1 1 y mussed through display; other styles fresh from stock. At just one-half price. I'M H ! I III! inn