The Oregon daily journal., December 27, 1920, Page 4, Image 4

THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, OREGON.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1920.
WASHINGTON IS
FORGETFUL OF ALL,
SAVE BIG BALL
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Washington, Dec. 27. Washington
la preparing to mak a killing.
Washington speaking of th city as
distinct froth our nation's capital la
Bfcttfug ready for the " inauguration
of President-elect Harding and it ts
SOt thinking about much else.
1 1 Otherwheres folk may be talking
about the high price of living and the
scarcity of Jobs, the fact farmers
can better afford to burn their corn than
to ship it to market, the wisdom of
spending a .million a year on the army
and navy and the possibility of world
wide disarmament and such minor mat
ters, but Washington is not. Washing
ton has itsind on the inaugural ball,
the Inaugural parade and the inaugural
reception.
HOTEL BOOMS ITS
Land the old town is preparing to make
a kllllpgr. Dressmakers and milliners
never were so- happy. Hotel keepers al
ready have fixed their prices S75 each
for choice rooms overlooking the route
of the parade. Just what humble board
ing houses will charge Is yet to be de
termined. .. Following eight" years of Woodrowian
democracy Washington : is preparing to
make up for lost time and revenue.
Plans are -rapidly shaping to make the
restored quadrlennal festival more than
a one-day show. ' Unless these plans
fizzle, March 4 will be merely one day
in a week-long mardi gras and enough
members have been named on the neces
sary committees to make it seem certain
that it will be, a mardi gras up to the
Ktw Orleans standard.
It may be a killing in other respects.
Naturally the fatted calf is to' be killed
for the return of the prodigal Republican
party. Beyond that well, it : is recalled
that March 4, 1873, on the occasion of
Grant's second inaugural, men dropped
unconscious on the street and scores
died of pneumonia.
BECOBD FOB PAST
In fact, bad weather is one of the
likeliest things to be contemplated in
connection With the Joyous occasion.
Here's the record so far as it has been
kept of the sort 'of weather that has
James' Monroe, 1821, snow and rain.
- Andrew Jackson. 1829, mild and serene ;
Jackson, 1833, cold and raw.
Martin Van Buren, 1837, calm and
beautiful. .
William Henry Harrison, : 1841, cold
nd rainy.
James Kl Polk, 1845, cold, rainy and
unpleasant '
Zachary Taylor, 1849, cloudy and
threatening.
Franklin Pierce, 1853, snow and slush.
- Lincoln, 1865, tremendous rain and
windstorm.
: U. S. Grant, 1869, cold rain, clearing
later; Grant, 1873, cold wave, mercury
at zero and below.
Rutherford B. Hayes, 1877, fair
weather.
.James A, Garfield, 1881, snow and
slush.
Gfover Cleveland, 1885, crisply cold
though clear.
Benjamin Harrison, 1889, cold and con
tinuous rain parade stands practically
deserted.
Cleveland, 1893, raw wind and heavy
snowfall.
William McKInley. 1897. fine day; Mc
Klniey, 1S01. weather "disagreeable in
every particular."
Theodore Roosevelt, 1905, weather
clear.
William H. Taft, 1909, one of the most
severe snowstorm In years.
Woodrow Wilson, 1913, propitious
weather; Wilson, 1917, doudy and chill.
BABBLE IX WHITE HOUSE
The induction of the Ohio senator Into
office may be marked by the presence
of greater crowds than ever gathered
in Washington for a similar event, but
history, unless she repeats herself, 'Will
be put to it to provide incidents more
remarkable -than have occurred in the
past.
Take Andrew Jackson's " party at the
White House, following the ceremony at
the capital. Because of the death
of his wife, the new president had ruled
the inaugural ball out, but decided the
usual reception should be held. Accord
ingly, w hen he mounted his horse and
rode back to the White House,' he was
followed by the populace, rich and poor,
riding and running on foot, each trying
to be -the first into the executive man
sion, where it was reported refreshments
were to be distributed. Negroes, boys,
women and children swarmed into the
building and scrambled for the refresh
ments. Tubs and buckets of punch and
other drinks were carried out onto the
lawn for the people, but the rable that
lawn for the people, but the- crowd .that
China and glass worth thousands of
dollars was broken in the rush on the
cakes and ices. '
PROTECTED FROM CBOWD ;
' The hero of the battle of New Or
leans was saved from being crtished
by the efforts of a volunteer bodyguard
which, formed about him and managed
to maintain breathing space for him
against one of the walls. Foreign diplo
mats and distinguished- guests forced
their way near enough to shake his
hand only at the risk of their own cloth
ing. Three members of the sub-committee
in charge of James IC Polk's inaugural
ball, discovered next day that they had
a $1200 wine bill to make good.
Johny Quincy Adams wouldn't take
part in any inaugural ceremonies- for
Thomas Jefferson, saying he was "un
willing to enact the role of captive chief
in the triumphal procession of the vic
tor." . Jefferson rode alone through the
muddy, streets and the raw weather.
TO BIDE WITH HARDING
"Thank God " said the military officer
in charge of Lincoln's bodyguard, when
he had delivered the president safely to
the White House after the inaugural
ceremony at the capltol in 1861. That
night, when Lincoln " returned to the
White House after the inaugural ball,
he found himself locked out and had a
hard time awakening a servant to let
him in.
President Wilson's abandonment of
the inaugural ball was based partly on
the ground of expense. He estimated
that the elaborate function at the Pen
sion building would cost the government
$200,000. He Is prepared this year to
go'through with that part of the cere
mony which falls to him. He will ride
with Harding to the capitol, between the
masses of people filling the reviewing
stands on both sides of Pennsylvania
avenue Xor. the entire distance, and will
ride back again to the "White House.
Going, he will have Harding at his left
in the automobile ; returning, their po
sitions will be reversed.
ad Work Speeded
Willamiha. Dec. 27. Work on the Wil-
lamina Grand Ronde- railroad is pro
gressing rapidly despite inclement weath
er. No difficulty is being experienced in
BUSINESS EXPECTS
TURN FOR BETTER
By James A. Kllgallen
Unlreral gerrice BUff Correspondent
Chicago, Dec. .27. Business lead
ers In the Middle West are now look
ing forward to "the turn" toward
better business.
It will come presently maybe sooner
than expected by most people. Some
business men ay this "turn" is due any
day ; others, less optimistic, say not be
fore inauguration day, March 4, but the
general feeling is that it will come by
early spring at the latest.
J. Ogden Armour, the packer, says
"the turn" will come Just as suddenly
and irresistibly as did the present slump.
"I believe," he declares, "that we are
right on the eve of the day when the
buying public will hang out the "business
as usual" sign."
START WITH 3TEW TEAR
Wylls W. Baird, president of the Chi
cago Association of Commerce, believes
a "back to business" program should
be begun at once.
'I think business will start 1921 with
vastly better conditions making for bet
ter and more healthy business," he said.
"Considering everything, 1920 was not
a bad business year. The time for busi
ness and the go-ahead spirit has ar
rived," he said.
One of the most important factors
holding back "the turn" is cancellation of
orders. Touching on this aspect pf the
situation, John J. Mitchell, president of
the board of the Illinois Trust & Sav
ings, Merchants Loan and Corn Exchange
banking groups, says :
MERCHANTS REASONABLE
"Cancellations have worked hardship
in mercantile dealing. This evil must
not continue if business is to be con
ducted on a sound basis and it will not
continue. The man who has broken his
contracts with business associates is
likely to find scanty consideration him
self when he seeks It. ,
"Merchants must liquidate their stocks.
By not doing so they precipitated a kind
of buyers' strike.. They realize the situ
ation now. As soon as liquidation is com
pleted, things will improve."
A leading merchant suggested that
instead of . cancellation the slogan
should be :
"Get the orders." -EVERYBODY
CONFIDENT
Leroy A. .Goddard, chairman of the
board. State Bank of Chicago, thinks the
future will demand the best thoughV of
business men. "I see nothing to cause
alarm or uneasiness, but much to give
encouragement and confidence," he said.
There is a general feeling that "the
turn" will come simultaneously with
stabilization of prices and revived buy
ing on the part of the public. "The ques
tion of unemployment, of course, enters
into iJhe buying) problem. Unemploy
ment in this region, however, has not
reached the proportions of 1914-'15, when
a slump followed the new tariff act and
the outbreak of the war."
And despite growing unemployment
December was worse in this respect than
November, and January is expected to
be as bad if not worse than December
nobody seems down in the mouth.
Everybody-is waiting for "the turn."
securing labor. The supply camps here
have been enlarged to accommodate the
increased forces.
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Our Entire Stock of Felt Slippers
to $1.00
Reduced
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Many Styles at Less thai Half Price '
! T want t0eumhl? yu tha there are man?
grades of felt shppers. and that these are the better qualities.
FoTT - For Women 'And For
, CWrf Oim - ' Felt Slippers with padded sole, : Children
High -cut felt Slippers nbbon-trimmed with leather sole pMrw. , 1L 2
ni inii-f. .. - ., Fur-trimmed with Ieath- I
. , , .- -"" uc .juiiew. er soles and Puss-in-boots. .
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Everything for Cash
vMerclianclis
Merit Only
Everything for Less
And Now New Low
Towels .
Price on Fine Fancy Outing Flannel
Huck Towels
18c
Full bleached Towels, all
white, or with red borders.
Good size. This saving is
too good to miss.
Bath Towels ,
40c
E x fr a heavy, double
thread bath towels in all
"white size 22x44 inches.
No need of. using thin,
damp towels any longer.
ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
The good heavy weight that outwears
double the amount of a lighter quality. It'
makes warm pajamas and nightgowns and
it's particularly good for kiddies' sleepers,
and such things. Dandy stripes and checks
.and a big, big saving.
20c
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Full-size Comforters, $2.65
111 new cotton covered with floral challie. Size 72x84
inches. If the weather is cold there won't be enough to last
the day out Better stock up.t
ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipman, Wolf. & Co.
Scrim Curtains, $1.98 Pair House Dress Aprons, $1.00
The smoke and soot of winter does soil curtains. Here's a chance to save on some
fresh ones with hemstitching, lace edges and wide lace insertion.
Swiss, 15c yard Cretonne, 35c yard
.. The cheerfulest of Cretonnes to
nrm weave wun coiorea aots or ng- brighten up the home tltese dark days.
ures, 36 inches wide, 15c yard. 36 inches wide.
ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipm.n, Wolfe & Co.
Do you realize what an
opportunity this means?
Not every day or every week by any means can you find percale House Dress Aprons,
full size and length and well made in attractive styles at $1.00. Stripes, checks and
figures. If we had space to picture them, there wouldn't be one left by noon. Better
come early anyway.
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ALL PLUSH COATS
REDUCED
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ALL WOMEN'S SUITS
HALF PRICE
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For women who realize,! that a GOOp coat is more worthy at
a low price than an expensive one.
' 1-Superior quality PoIdCloth Coats finely tailored in Ihejvery
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Ldok at These Coats and Note the Reduced Price
newest styles.
Savings are tremendous.
$14.95
Could we tell you all the actual facts and figures concening
these coats there Isn't, any doubt in our mind that all woviM b
sold out before tomorrow night See them for yourself.
ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
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All Dresses ,
$13.95
Prices were so low to start with
for such fine dresses that there are
comparatively few left but these
are reduced still lower. Fine dresses
of silk, jersey and serge your
choice of our fashionable showing
at $13.95.
Silk-Lined Coats
Now $19.50
Newly reduced our entire
stock of full length, full silk
lined coats of silvertone and
polo cloth coatings and silk
linings, soft and comfy to
the touch, cosily warm, beau
tiful in line and color and
superbly stylish and at hand
some savings.
Silk Petticoats
$4.50-$5.50
MWomen's
Blouses
Reduced
All Jersey silk or jersey with
taffeta or messaline flounces.
These are the kind of petti
coats that you do not always
find even at higher prices,
Full 'cut over the hip, so. they
won't creep up in many col-,
ors and combinations and
beautifully finished.
and Skirfs
$5.45
Pla
every' one needs one in her ward
robe this winter such a cheerful
change from the dark suits and
dresses you wear so much this time
o' year. Also navy dress skirts
either s remarkable at $5.45.
ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipman, Wolf. & Co.
Reduced Prices Are the Important Thing in This
Sale of Women's and Children's Underwear and Hose
FOR YOU KNOW THE QUALITY IS RIGHT WHEN IT COMES FROM HERE
For Children
For Women
HOSIERY UNDERWEAR
HOSIERY
at25c
at $1.39 .
Medium weight black cotton stock
ings, slightly imperfect, greatly under
priced. Sizes 8 y2, 9 and 9 y2.
ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
Cotton and part wool union suits,
shirts and drawers. Standard brands in
broken lines, regular and extra sizes in
one style or another.
3 Pairs $1.25 "
Full-ribbed black cotton stockings,
medium weight long and elastic, double
toe and heel, slightly irregular. Savings
more than liberal. Sizes 6 Y to 9 J4
UNDERWEAR
at 82c
Boys' and misses' separate garments,
cotton and merino pants and vests. Sev
erai styles, not all sizes, but all to tb
food when it comes to savings.
ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipm.n,-Wolf. & Co.
Georgette
Crepe
$1.35 Yd.
It look, like
twice the price
This Is a beautiful, firm,
crispy, crinkly Georgette in
soft shades of Copenhagen,
ivoryr flesh, pink, coral,
orchid, pearl, tusquoise,
champagne, rose, sand, delft
peacock, plum, navy, .seal,
taupe, American beauty, scar
let and black. Save cm this
fine fabric for that new
blouse, dress or trimming.
ECONOMY BASEMENT,
Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
Loggers'
Sox
39c
.Less than they
sold for before
i the war!
Hiking and work sox In
gray or white a weave that
will wear the best ever, soft
and thick, easy on the feet
and easy on your pocketbook
at this lowest reduced price.
Stock up.
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Sale ofX)regon City
Woolen Mitts
All Wool Shirts
continues at half and less than
half former prices, now $3.95
and $4.95.
Shirts
Drawers
89c
Heavy RIbbel GarmenU at a
, Heavy Sarin
No need to wake up some
raw morning and wish you
had heavier underwear to put
on. Here it is for a trifle.
Shirts or drawers, all sizes,
89c garment If you can't
1 come, jend someone to secure
this saving for you.
Winter
Coatings
$2.95 Yd.
. All-wool end
56 inches wide
extra special
"W" JVM UUUiC U kJ.ilJ.lhVJJ . I
will welcome this news of fins
velours, silvertones, etc., I In I
navy, burgundy, brown, black
and Copenhagen a quality
and width that you have Hot
seen since you can remember
at anywhere near this pricel
ECONOMY BASEMENT.
Lipman, Wolfe St Co.
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