The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, November 21, 1920, SECTION THREE, Image 60

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Newspaper Page Text12 RETAIL PRICES HERE HHP LOWER LEVEL Cost of Living Decreases 25 Per Cent Since January. PHYSICAL EXERCISE SAID REQUISITE OF ACTRESSES Marjoie Wood, Principal of "Chu Chin Chow,' Believes in Athletic Sports for Women and Professes Liking for Baseball, V SLUMP IS PERSISTENT rood and Other Household Sup plies Affected by General Down ward Trend -Noted in City. THE SUNDAY OR EGO XI AX, PORTLAND, NOVEMBER 21, 1920 Purvey of retail price conditions now prevalent in Portland, indicates that the purchasing power of the dol lar has increased appreciably since January laust, when the cost-of-living trend reached its apex. It is apparent that general living expenses, as they deal with food and other household commodities, have decreased at least 25 per cent In the last ten months. Certain individual items, such as hardware, have not reacted to the decline and the estimated percentage is given as a general average. The downward progress has been slow but persistent and retailers have altered their price marks almost daily on a wide variety of items to keep pace with the retreat. Retail food prices, according to the department of labor, decreased 3 per cent between September 15 and October 15. Wholesale food prices during the month of October, accord ing 'to the same federal department, declined SVz per cent. The compara tive delay in the arrival of price de clines on the retail counter is largely due to the fact that large stocks, purchased at the former wholesale prices, are being moved. Decline Due to Jobbing Policy. ' Ketailers, whilb recognizing the downward trend, will venture no prophecy onjfs permanence. Almost the entire decline, they point out, is due to the policy of the jobbers, who are unloading in anticipation of a permanent lower cost basis. Carrying heavy stocks of goods, forced upon them by the rising market, jobbers are trying, so the trade asserts, "to get out from under" before' the decline brings disaster to them. Though present prices are far from being as low as those of the pre-war period, there are retailers who dis cuss the possibility of another up ward movement. These merchants say that many mills and factories are closed, or working on half-time, and that the depletion of jobbing stocks, followed by a renewed demand from the buying public, may pour such a flood of orders upon the manu facturers as to elevate prices again. The following haphazard compari sons of retail prices prevailing in this city last January, as contrasted with those in effect today, are broadly Indicative of the situation that in terests every housewife, and upon which is based the hope that the old exorbitant days are done with: Last January, if dress gooda are to be considered, standard grades of gingham sold for E cents a yard. Decline In Drrm (foods Sharp. The decline here has been sharp, as attested by the present general price of 25 cents for the 27-inch width. Shirting flannel has fallen from" $1 to 65 cents, while outing flannel that old for 45 centis is now tagged at 25 cents. Silks have not escaped the reaction that lowered the price of humbler goods, for Japanese silk that was priced at J1.25 last January now ranges around 75 cents, and the more expensive crepe de chine, all silk, selling ten months ago for 2.S0 to 15. now is retailed at from 11.50 to 12.60. Sheetings priced at $1.15 and $2.75 last January have declined to 85 cents and $2. It is distinctly less expensive to court luxury and adornment today than it was at the outset of the year. Take laces, for example, from the imitation filet edges to the genuine hand made, or silk petticoats and em broidered kimonos. Imitation filet edge laces have declined from 25 to 15 cents. Genuine hand-made laces have declined from $3 and more to $1.75 and $2.75, while the $15 silk petticoats of other days are npw offered for less than $10. Kimonos, with their oriental allure, have suffered almost a 50 per cent reduction in price. Clothing Takes Heavy Slump. The item of stockings is always an Important one In household affairs, especially where there are children, and many a mother has blessed un known economic impulses at the de cline of boys' and girls' stockings from 45 cents to 35 cents and leas. Kven silken hosiery is fully as attrac tive at a much lower figure, while dad"s pet brand of reliable reinforced fox cost him a third less than they tlid a year ago. Boys' suits, in the clothing trade, have declined from one-third to one half in price, while the modest $45 suit for men as it was tagged ten months ago is now procurable for less than $25. And men's silk jshit- hose gay and gladsome evidences of country-wide spending EDree. now may be had on the bargain counter hi n ana i!. whereas last January the clerk coldly informed one that the price was reasonable at $12 to $17. Grocery prices, of course, are sub ject to constant fluctuation, but the comparative itenvs listed hnroutth Fhow clearly a substantial decline, as Cane sugar, decline from $2.60 per ivu-Muunu &acK to -'0. Flour, decline from $3.45 per 49 pound pack to $2.75. Condensed milk, decline from $7.21 per 48-can case to $6.40. Coffee, decline from 50 cents to 40 cents. Other Koodatuffs Afferted. "White beans, decline from 11 cent perDound to 6,i cents. Breakfast bacon, decline from 55 cents per pound to 4S centa. Sugar cured ham, decline from 52 wma to ,i cents. i More obscure items, sut-h a. .u. clocks, razor blades, drugs and tooth paste, also have reacted to the pri.-e decline in varying decrees. ' ' Two characters of commodities are signalized by continued stability at jusner prices crockery and hard ware. Recent announcements from ob tain crockery manufacturers are to me eneci mat a turther advance contemplated. Hardware has declined to retreat, arid stoves that sold for $40 or more a ear ago still are marked with ap . vAiuiji itiy ine same prices. -Corean Women Arrested. TOKIO. Over 30 Corean women members of the Great Corea Women's association have been arrested In con nection with the Corean independence movement, according to a dispatch to the Nlchi Nichi from the city of Py ongyang, which is supposed to be the center of Corean agitation. The basis of the arrest was alleged collection of funds to further the revolutionary movement. s Y , -. w s'&-;Js i'Jj&t'& CCr2L - MISS MARJORIE WOOD, who ; helps a great deal, enacts the strenuous role of ! peculiar exhaustion --T-L 7:vM i n "v.,, run, " .t J physical that follows an outout- on ' I muVnAtii. fn.rB 1 the Heilig fneater next Wednesday , ' . , ' " , . , . . .. f From the first to the final civ- night and for the remainder of the tain Jn most of thfJ plays , vhlch L ween, declares ner aonuy 10 reaa ner long role nightly Is due to her ex cellent physical condition. " She is a devotee of athletic sports of all kinds and president of the ."Chow" hiking club, composed of all athletic Inclined members of the company: "It's all in takinsr care of yourself," Miss Wood declares, "in, taking exer cise and keeping yourself physically fit. "As a matter of fact, however, only those who know something about the strenuous work on the stage as well as in moving pictures have any idea of the physical strength, required to give these perioxmances. "Those of us who must make masks of our faces so successfully that they will hide any nervous mood or physi cal weakness of the moment under stand perfectly-well what the physi cal strain- of acting is. "Even the ingenue iwho radiates her youthful charms over - an audience does so at some considerable physical efforK - Emotional- acting requires actual physical courage. Magnetism is a personal gift that, of course. but there is which Is quite have appeared I have been compelled to keep up an evenness of power, an actual physical effort to. carry my audiences with me. v I am a firm believer .'in exercise for men or wonen, becanse I think it is conducive to longevity and that it is necessary in any walk of life., "I wish women could play base ball, because it is a form of exercise and amusement combined which is a very difficult matter in these days of Delsarte and girl poses. It seems to me that baseball encourages physical Independence, moral courage and a skill that keeps one mentally alert. "An actress must have confidence in herself to be able to interpret a role. Strength begets confidence and exercise begets strength and physical power, without - which there is not health of mind. We often see actors and actresses retain their power over the public up to a very advanced age. Such remarkable women as Sarah Bernhardt, Mme. Modjeska, Ellen Terry and others like them have lived in 'obedient slavery to health and to normal athletics." VETERAN CHARACTER ACTOR, PLANS TO QUIT THEATRICALS Member of Baker Stock Started in Profession Many Years Ago in San ' " Francisco Theater Portland Is Liked. . GEORGE D. WEBSTER," popular character map of the Baker stock company.' will retire from the stage two years hence,' and he hopes to close his histrionic career with the Portland' company. It was the other r.Ight that Mr. Webster, who talks but little, unfolded -Tiis plans for the future. "Late one morning recently, while learning my part for the play "The Crimson ' Alibi,' " said Mr. Webster, "my eyes chanced to fall ' upo the calendar to November 15 and my thoughts went back 40 years to the old Baldwin theater, .San Francisco, on a certain Monday night, when I first stepped upon the professional stage. It was the first appearance of William E. Sheridan In San Francisco In his great character of Louis XI. I was a boy of 17. I had a small part of a drunken soldier, and the scene was with Amy Adams, mother of Maude Adams. I was so nervous that I could hardly hold my book In my hand. After my part was over I was walking behind the scenes " and thought they would never let me play the role, when Sheridan came forward and my heart sank. "'Here is where he takes Jhe part from me,' I said to myself, but Instead he placed his arm about me and said: 'Don't make him so drunk, and don't get nervous. You will be all right, my boy.' I have never . forgotten that little kindness. I felt as If the world was mine. "In the company at that time were Theodore Roberts, Joseph R. Grismer and George Osbourne. Many of the company have passed away by this time. I remember that in one of the large dressing rooms we five actors were dressing and the first name of every one was George. There was George Galloway. George McC6rmack. George Stevens. George Osbourne and George Webster. We called It the 'Five Georges room "One night I came in and with my cane scratched the names upon the wall in the order they appear here, and strange to-say they have passed away in the order named. . I am the only one remaining. " "It was in the old Baldwin theater that I had the pleasure, of playing with Edwin Booth, and 1- shall never forget what a lovable -man he was. It was In Hamlet that one of his company fell HI, and David Belasco, who was the stage manager, sent for me to play Horatio. I had played the part before, so one rehearsal - was enough. We rehearsed the play 'and rushed through it. Booth didn't come to rehearsal. That night when I had my scene with him I was on the wrong side of the stage. I never had seen Booth before. You must know my heart was beting fast. "After the act was over I went to him and apologized, for being on the wrong side of the stage. He said that was all right and I would have found you wherever you were.' He wanted me to join his company and go east with him. rrut my mother did not want me to go so far from home. "I came to Portland first In 1882 and played two weeks at the New market theater. I liked the town so well then for It wae only a town that I came back In one month and played here one year at the Palace theater, and at that time I made aome lifetime friends. Two of them are yet here Judge Henry McGinn and Cap tain John Barry. "When William A. Bradr nl I had tV- VST"- 1 J t Davles Photo. George D. Webster, character man at Baker, who talks about retiring. Suirely, You Can Now Afford to Own This Great Library of Knowledge Sets of the Encyclopaedia Britannica in the Popular Handy Volume Issue, Printed on the Famous India Paper. Are Offered at Prices Within the Reach of Everyone Are you one of those who do not own a. set of the won derful Encyclopaedia Britannica because you THOUGHT you couldn't afford it?' 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Departing from the routine of regu lar service, many Portland churches today open their pulpita to four minute speakers sent out by the Ad club, ,who will address the congrega tions on "The Golden Rule In Busi ness." i These addresses are a part of the programme outlined in connection with the visit to Portland of Richard H. Lee,, director-counsel of the na tional vigilance committee., of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World. The clubs hope through the addresses ' to familiarize the people of Portland with the work that the national vigilance committee is doing, as well as the better business bureau of Portland. The four-minute speakers and the churches in which they will appear are: Wm. D. Wheelwright, First Methodist Episcopal church, will appear evening service; George L,. Rauch, Sunnyside Con gregational church, will appear morning service: L. R. Bailey. Rose City Park Presbyterian church, morning service; Ed ward I.. Clark, Fourth Presbyterian cnurch. morning service; Phil Jennings. East Side Christian church, morning service; Ueorge L. . Simmonds, First Christian church, morning service: F. H. Whitricld, M. E. church south, morning service; H. H. Haynes. Piedmont Presbyterian Church, evening service; Frank McCriVlis, Firtrt Congregational church, evening service; Judge R. G. Morrow, M L Tabor Presby terian church, evening service. Tailor for Lincoln Dies.' J . ATR. Scotland. Gsorgs Silker, who has just died here at the age "of 102, claimed that as a tailor in America he made clothes for Abraham Lin coln, lean Silker also fought in the Amer-civil- war on the side of the north, and later saw service in the Kra.nco-Prussian war. Nasty Colds Ease at Once First dose of 'Tape's Cold Compound" relieves dis- tress Three doses break up colds No quinine! Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blowing and snuff llngl A dose of Pape's Cold Compound" taken every two hours until three doses are taken usually breaks up a cold and ends all, grippe misery, , . The first dese opens v eleBged'UB nojBttila and ftlr passages, vt head) steps nose running: relieves head ache, dullness, feverlshness, sneezing, soreness, stiffness,' Pape's Celd Compound" Is tht quickest, surest relief known and easts only a lew cents at drug store It aets without assistance. Tastes niea, Contain! no quinine. Insist on rape si GUARD AGAINST 4PP MMCITIS Appendicitis is caused by poisons from decaying food in the bowels. Many people have a bowel movement every day, but it is not a COMPLETE movement and much old. stale -matter stays in the system to ferment and cause trouble. Often there is only a small passage in the center of bowels while the sides are covered with old. hard matter which ataya in the sys tem. Besides appendicitis,, such un clean bowels cause influenza, fevers, headaches and stomach trouble. Old, bard waste matter sticking to the sides of the bowels often poisons the system for months, making you feel tired all the time and "half-sick." Don't allow this old, fermenting stuff to stay in your bowels but GET IT OUT and keep It out. Even if your bowels move slightly each day, that is not enbugh. There must be an oc casional THOROUGH, complete cleansing to rid your By stem of all accumulated decaying waste matter. COHPLETE SYSTEM CLEANSER, The most COMPLETE system 'cleanser known le a mixture of buck thorn bark, glycerine and ten other ingredients, put up in ready pre; red form under the name of Adler-i-ka. This mixture is so thorough a bowel cleanlier that it removes foul and Dolsorous matter which other cath artic r laxative mixtures are unable to dislodge. It loosens and dissolves foul muter sticking to the sides of the intestines, working without the least discomfort or trouble. It is so arentle that one forgets he has taken ft until the THOROUGH evacuation starts- It is astonishing, the great amount of foul, poisonous matter ONE SPOONFUL of Adler-i-ka draws from the alimentary canal matter - you would never have thought was in your system. Try It right after a natural bowel movement and notlca hojr much more foul matter, will tie 3 brought out which was poisoning your system. In slight disorders such as occasional constipation, sour stom ach, "gas on the stomach" or sick headache, ONE spoonful always brings relief. Adler-i-ka is a con stant surprise to people who have used only ordinary bowel and stom ach medicines and .the various oils and waters. REPORTS FROM PHYSICIANS I use Adler-i-ka in my practice and have found nothing to excel it." (Signed) Dr. W. A. Line. "I have been very successful with Adler-i-ka. Some cases require only one dose." (Signed) Dr. F. M. Pretty, man. " have foun nothing !n my St years' practice to excel Adler-i-ka," (Signed) Dr. James Weaver. "One of our leading doctors has used Adler-1-ka in cases of. stomach trouble with wonderful success. He has not lost a patient and saved many operations." (Signed) Druarsrlst r Hawks. "I bad bad stomach trouble. After taking Adler-1-ka, feel better than for 20 years. Haven't language to express the AWFUL IMPURITIES which were eliminated from my sys tem." (Signed) J. E. Puckett. "Thanks to Adler-i-ka, 1 can sleep all night now. something I could not do for years." (Signed) Cora E. Noblett. . "I could not eat a thing, my stom ach was so weak. Adler-i-ka made me feel better and am now able to work and' gaining." (Signed) Mrs. L. A. Austin. Adler-i-ka is sold by leading drug, gists everywhere. Write for free booklet about appendicitis. Adlerika Co. Dept. 18, St. Paul, Minn. Sold In Portland at Skidmores and other druggists, Ady, It Is Iron In The Blood That Makes Iron Muscles Like These Physician ExpUIns a Secret of tbe Great Power . and. Endurance Athletes Tellr How Organic Iron Helps Build Rich, Red Blood and Revitalize Worn out Exhausted iNerres K tftkes roea'of red blooded fore od 'power to hit tfccftlrdg h&nJtDer blows thai coant orl whether you wi pi-drir or bank praaidmil yov cannot expft to wjo oat a (rains t "dd unit yoo are able to f trike and fftrike hard. Tbcrr air coanUeap number of men tada? ware Drokro 10 beaut, tad sieaauy sotng to Dttyisiol -ud menta) dec v."" r Dr. Ti Horn, ionfiejiy Mrrlica) Inspector and Clinfi rydao od the Bonrd of HraJth of NcwYorkCit there are tbouM ndt of I be niot meo vbo u mot remarkable transformation tae coo men I plenty of Iron into tbeu blood to give iikcrat-4 ana enauraoe. nut ne urr tnc lion you uuw iron and not metallic Iron wtucb people ma)1' Oraanic iron it like the Uon in voui blood and I iron in pinach.. carrot and apple, while metalbr u iron jutt a it comes irors the actloo ot troni approxt on amall pieces of tma. . Organic troo may you draggist ujder the name ot N uxateri Iron iron represent organ k Iron In ncb a biEhl" traced form tiul one dose it estimated to b - matejy equivalent m organic Iron contest) nail a quart of sptnara or one qoart of creeo ee table. Iris nke takina rxtrsct of beef instead of eat ing pounds of meat If yoo r not auong or wd) yon owe it to yoaraeM to makr. 4be foDuwing teat See how long yon can work or bow fat you can wa)k without becoming tlredi Next take two vr -grain tabfett of Nozated Iron three timet per day.afte meals, for two week. Then teat your , wen gib agaiB and are for yourself bow much ynu tkr gained. Many an auuet or pruengnter naswoo the day simply because be knew the secret, of teat strength and endarance. which come from bavins plenty of uon in tbe blood, while many another has gone down to; ingJoxiou defeat imply fur lack of iron. 4 ' 2 W i dm : its w &mw 9 s latitat lona and yoo eae swallow Um tahtoa or eat tbem Uxe ranay sck tablet ol- geaulne NuxaMd iroo is tuapfO as touows anO tbs words Nuxaied Iron are stnniDel' Into each bottle, so ibat tbe nubile may not 4AjrTj-cTOaaa Nora Vuxated iron, wbiob Is reoommeoded by TM Vaa Barns and other nnyaV eians U now beta used by ovsr four milhoa poo pi aunuslly IV la not a aserst rsmedy but on whtoh I wtjU known to druatnata swr wbera. It la put Inrl Intn ssnDtlnr tnfftrtnT substitutes It Is aawtmnsted and doasn't tnjure tba vh,wa imm duci ujr u mu i hw wjmib ji am i taocurers cuaraatsa sueeeaafuJ and entirely factory reculta to STOry- purebaasr ot the refund your money It n fUspanaed la tbi "br all good dfucglata la tablet lorm oniy -.