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WILSON VETOES
$2.40 A BUSHEL
PRICE OF WHEAT
Members of Congress From
Grain States Will Make
Fight for Passage of Bill
Over His Veto.
By Associated Press.
Washington, July 12. In vetoing
the $28,000,000 annual agricultural ap
propriation bill because of its amend
ment fixing the government minimum
wheat price at $2.40 a bushel, the
president informed congress today
that he did believe the farmers of
America "depend upon a stimulation
of price to do their utmost to serve
the nation and the world at this time
of crisis."
The president .said the patriotic
spirit of the farmers has been
"worthy of all praise and has shown
them playing an admirable and most
gratifying part in the full mobiliza
tion of the resources of the country ."
Members of congress from whea'
growing states will, make a fight- to
pass the bill over the veto, but indi
cations 'are that the wheat price pro
vision will be eliminated, leaving the
guaranteed price at $2.20.
President's Message. '
The president's message follows: j
"I regret to return without my sig
nature so important a measure as H.
- R..9054, entitled 'An Act Making Ap
propriations for the Department of
Agriculture for the fiscal Year End
ing June 30. 1919, but I feel con
strained to do so because of my ear
nest dissent from the" point of view
of principle as well as wise exped
iency, from the provisions of that part
of Section 14 which prescribes a uni
form minimum price for number 2
northern spring wheat of $2.40 a
bushel. I dissent upon principle
because I believe that such in
clastic legislative price provisions
are insusceptible of being ad
ministered in a way that will be ad
vantageous either to the producer or
to the consumer, establishing as they
do arbitrary levels which are quite
independent of the normal market
conditions, and because I believe that
the present method of regulation by
conference with all concerned has
resulted in the most satisfactory man
ner, considering the complexity and
variety of the subject matter dealt
with.
"It is evident that the present
method of determining the price to
be oaid for wheat hsVhaH t!i mnct
stimulating" effect upon production,
the estimated crop of spring wheat
for this year exceeding all high re
cords in a very remarkable and grati
fying way. By an overwhelming
majority of the farmers of the United
States the price administratively fixed
has been regarded as fair and liberal
and objections to it .have come only
from those sections of the country
where, unfortunately, it has in recent
years proved impossible to rely upon
climatic conditions to produce a full
crop of wheat and where therefore
many disappointments to the farmer
have proven to be unavoidable.
Trusts to Farmers' Patriotism.
"Personally, I do not believe the
tarmers of the countrv rlpnpnH nnnti
the stimulation of price to do their
utmost to serve the nation and the
World at this time of crisis hv evr-rt-
ing themselves to an extraordinary
ocgrec to produce tne largest and
best crops possible. Their patriotic
spirit in this matter has been worthy
of all praise and has shown them
playing a most admirable and gratify
ing part in tne lull mobilization of
t
ine resources oi tne country. To a
very greatly increased production of
wncat tney nave added an increased
production of almost every other im
portant gram, so that our granaries
are likelv tn overflow and tlio anvi"
ety of the nations arrayed against
uermany with regard to their food
supplies nas neen relieved.
Ihe administrative method of
agreeing upon a fair price has this
very great advantage which any ele
ment of rigidity would in a large part
destroy, namely, the. advantage of
flexibility, or rendering possible at
every stage and in the view of every
change of experience a readjustment
which will be fair alike to produce
auu vuiiaumer.
Price of Flour Affected.
"A fixed minimum nnV nf fc? d( ..-
bushel would, it is estimated, add $2
per barrel to the price of flour; in
Other words, raise th nrii-p-nf fnr
from the present price of $10.50 to
N.su at tne mill and inasmuch as we
are anticipating a crop of approxi
mately 900,000,000 bushels of wheat,
mis increase would be equivalent to
tne immense sum of So87.000.000.
'Such an increase of the price of
wheat in the United States would
lorce a corresponding increase in the
price of Canadian wheat. The allied
governments would of rmirc l1P
obliged to make all of their purchases
at tne increased figure, and the whole
scale of their financial onerati'ons in
thfs courty, in which the government
V me united states is directly assist
ing, would be therefore correspond
ingly enlarged. The increase would
also add very materially to the cost
of living, and there would inevitably
ensue an increase in the wages paid
in practically every industry in the
Country. These added financial and
economic difficulties, affecting prac
tically the whole world, cannot, I
assume, have been in contemplation
by the congress in passing this legislation."
Experienced and
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Packers
And the necessary mater
ials for packing your
household goods, etc., be
fore they are put in our
fire-proof warehouse will
be furnished on proper
notice.
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Phone Doug. 4163.
806 S. 16th St.
Handkerchiefs
Clearance
Many people have the
impression that Hand
kerchiefs are high
priced but this is not
so at least in this store
' Our stock is immense
and our vaiues are sim
ply wonderful in spite
of the fact that high
prices rule in the whole
sale market.
At 3Y2c each
Big lot of Women's Hand
kerchiefs, with, embroid
kerchiefs, with embroidered
ered initials; some slightly
mussed; excellent value.
At SV2c each
Women's Fine Lawn Hand
kerchiefs, with embroidered
corners in colors and white;
neatly hemstitched, some
with colored edges.-
At 122c each
Women's Handkerchiefs, in
all linen, with initials and
colored edges, also plain
hemstitched Lawn with em
broidered corners in colors ,
and white.
At 2l2c each
Men's Fine Mercerized Cot
ton Handkerchiefs, with in
itials; plain hemstitched and
very good quality Handker
chiefs. Main Floor
on
Saturday
Please
Shop
Early
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Morning
Hours
Are Best
Women's Suits Underpriced
Special for This July Clearance
We have gathered together three special groups of
Suits at prices that have been radically reduced for this
July Clearance Sale.
It will be a wise investment to buy a Suit for next fall
because the present conditions indicate that prices will go
higher and higher each month.
Suits, $10
Were $15 to $22
Shepherd Checks,
Norfolks and Buck
led Belt styles, Hair
line stripes with nar-
row belts. Suitable
for vacation and
buting wear.
Suits, $15
Were $25 to $35
All Wool Serges,
Navy Blue and
Black; Shepherd
Checks, plain and
belted models, braid
trimmed. Suitable
for wear well into
early Fall.
Second Floor
Suits. $25
Were $39 to $65
Finest Tricotines,
Poiret Twills, All
Wool Serges, in
navy blue and black,
tans and grays,
some Jersey Suits
and some Taffeta
Silk Suits.
Drugs
and Toilet Needs
Hughes' Ideal Hair Brush,
special at 98c
Grave' Tooth Powder,
25c size, special at 16c
Sanitol Cold Cream, 35c
size, special at 22c
Armand's Bouquet Face
Powder, 50c size, special
t 33c
Eau DesQuin Hair Tonic
65c siie, special at 49c
Mm. Isabella Toilet Wa
ter, $1.00 size, special at 79c
Djer Kiss Vegetal,
$1.40 size, special at. . . .98c
Shar Aid, 50c size, spe
cial at 33e
' Lysol, 50c size, special at 37c
Valdona Castoria, special. . .
at 16c
Putnam's Dry Cleaner,
25c size, special at 19c
Palm Olive Shampoo, 50c
size, special at 29c
Hay's Hair Health, spe
cial at 59c
Milk of Magnesia, 6 oz.
size, special at 19c
Sloan's Liniment, at. . . ,29c
Energine Cleaning Fluid,
25c size at 190
Elmerito Castile Soap,
12c bar, at 8c
Palm Olive Soap, a bar. . .8c
Essex Peroxide Soap, a
bar 7c
AUadin Dye Soaj, a bar. .8c
Creme Oil Soap, a bar. . ,7c
Rubber Sheeting, special
a yard. . 49c
Main Floor Rear
Girls' and Flappers'
Tub Dresses $6.95
Made of splendid quality
ginghams, tissues, cham
brays, in stripes and plaids,
combinations of organdies
and piques, styles that for
merly sold for $9, $10 and
$12, special at $6.95
Colored Wash Dresses
$1.59
Made of fine ginghams,
stripes and plaids, suitable
for immediate wear or for
school wear later on, light
and dark patterns, sizes G to
14 years, regularly $2.00 and
$2.50, your choice Saturday
at $1.59
Children's Coats, $3.95
A group pt Children's Coats, made of very nice materials,
wool serges, shepherd checks, various combinations, all neat
models that have been selling well during the season for
$5.00 and $7.50, at $3.95
Second Floor
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Women's $4
I White
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Wash Skirts
90
Fresh, new, clean
White skirts, made
of Gabardine and
Basket weaves, all
the new pocket
effects, wide belts,
large pearl but-
tons. All lengths
and waist mea
sures. Second Floor
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Boys9 Suits
p Knickerbocker or Long
Pants
Odd lots and broken sizes of
Knickerbocker Suits, priced for
quick clearance. A big variety of
light, medium and dark colored
suits, in gray and brown mixtures,
medium and heavier weights;
some of these suits have two pair
of pants, sizes 6 to 17 & 7 c
years, at O.O
Short Lots of Youths' Long Trouser Suits that
are way below their wholesale value today.
Some plain models, also pinch back and full
belted models in grey, brown and blue mix
tures. Just the thing for work or school.
Boys, here is an opportunity to spend that
money you are earning to a great dQ yf"
advantage. Sizes 15 to 20 years, V I O
Boys Wash Pants, to fill out the season with. Remember tht
value of cottons today and compare the price. Plain tan stripes,
black and white checks and dark colors, all sizes 5 to 16 r
years, at OtC
Second Floor, Men's Bldg.
Petticoats
Silk Petticoats,
$1.98
A very special pur
chase of Tub Silk Pet
ticoats, in dark pat
terns, Paisley and Dres
den designs, with deep
flounces and neatly
tucked styles. These
are regular $4.00 val
ues special for Satur
day . $1.98
Second Floor
100 Show Room Model Hats '
$5.00
Bought of D. B. Fisk Company, Chicago
Made Up to Sell for $10.00
We purchased these Hats at a very special price,
mL0f f.Sem t0 you in this Juy Clearance Sale at
F THE PRICE THEY WERE MADE TO
bLLL FOR.
aro e f b.t quality' Georgette Crepe, some
are wide side sailors and mushroom effects made over
wire frames. Colors are white and flesh. Make excep
tionally fascinating Mid-Summer Hats.
Second Floor.
9 Blouses
New Georgette Crepe
Beaded designs, in the front
and ball buttons, large
pointed collars, shown in
flesh, white and beige, each,
at $5.50
.New Smocks
In cotton, crepe and linen,
with embroidered designs
and smocking in contrasting
colors, also colored collars,
cuffs and belts, colors white,
?reen, blue, beige and rose,
specially priced
at.... 81.95 to $13.95
Second Floor
Ladies' Hosiery
Women's High-Class Fancy Novelties in Ital
ian Silk, as Well as Thread Silk Hose, in Shoe
shades, some are embroidered, others lace
stripes. These are extra value J1 QC
from a well known manufacturer. V
Women's Pure Thread Silk Hose in all the
wanted shades, with lisle tops, spliced heels,
toes and soles, medium weight, d 1 if"
all full fashioned at 4liO
Women's Fiber Silk Hose in all colors, seam
less, double heels, toes, lisle 'JQ
tops, at a pair tC
Main Floor
Women's White Footwear, $3.95
.Splendid Values for Saturday
Pumps, Were to $7,
at $3.95
Several styles of plain and
Colonial White Nile Cloth
Pumps, with turned or welted
soles, covered Louis heels and
good range of sizes.
$5.50 to $7 Pumps,
at $3.95
"Red Cross" Patent and Kid
Pumps, reduced for clearance
black kid and patent kid, turned
soles, leather covered Louis
heels; sizes to 8.
Bathing Shoes, at igC 49c inj 69c
$9.00 Oxfords and
Pumps, at $4.95
Gray Suede Oxfords and
Pumps, silver gray, with Louis
heels, medium and narrow toe
shapes, sizes 3 to 7 and widths
from AA to D.
Main Floor, Rear
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Children's Hosiery
Children's Socks in all styles and sizes, fancy
tops, plain tops, rolled tops, checks and stripes,
at, a pair ..25. 35. 39tf
Silk Socks in plain colors, pink, sky, white,
also'fancy stripes, all sizes, 65, 75. 85
Misses' Silk Lisle Hose, in white and black,
all sizes, fine ribbed, fast black, light weight,
at, a pair, Saturday... , -50
Boys' Hose in medium weight, double heels
and toes, fine ribbed, all sizes from 6 to 11,
at, a pair ; 35
Main Floor
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An IMMENSE stock of High Grade Jewelry, which we bought in
iuis ai 11 um oc 10 duc ana bbc on the dollar. This is a very fine,
clean stock, all bright and new and in perfect condition.
Every Piece Absolutely Guaranteed
Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Solid Gold and Gold
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Filled Jewelry
Men's Wrist Watches
$5.00 Watches, at $2.89
120.00 Watches at $12.00
Men's Watches
$9.00 Silver Watches $5.00
$20.00 Elgin Watches $12.98
$30.00 Elgin Watches.... $17.98
$14.00 Watches, at $5.98
(Elgin and Waltbam)
Men's Chronometers
$14.00 Chronometers $7.50
Ladies' Bracelet Watches
$20.00 Bracelet Watches. .$10.98
$27.00 Bracelet Watches. .$15.98
$ 9.00 Bracelet Watches $5.98
The Diamond Jewelry
$5.00 Diamond Rings, genuine tut diamond $2.98
$10.00 Diamond Rings, genuine cut diamond. $5.98
$12 to $15 Diamond Rings, 8-100 karat, at $6.98
$20.00 Diamond Ring, 15-100 karat, at $12.50
$40.00 Diamond Ring, 23-100 karat, at $22.00
$80.00 Diamond Rings, 1-3 karat, pure white $56.00
$9.00 Diamond Mounted Gold Scarf Pins, at $3.98
$12.50 and $15.00 La Vallieres, at $6.98 to $27.00
$9.00 to $50.00 Diamond Set Brooches, at. .$3.98 to $27.00
$10.00 to $50.00 Scarf Pins, at $5-98 to $29.50
Main Floor
Solid Gold Jewelry
$3.00 Gold Rings $1.50
$3 to $5 Tie Clasps $1.19
$2.50 to $6 Scarf Pins $1.19
$3.00 to $6.00 Brooches $1.89
$4 to $12.50 La Vallieres. .$1.98
Gold Filled Jewelry
$4 to $6 Cameo Brooches. .$1.98
$1.50 Camqo Scarf Pins 69c
50c to $1.00 Brooches 29c
?3 to $4 La Vallieres $1.00
$1.25 Baby Locket at 69c
$Ji to $6 Bracelets $1.98
50c to $1.00 Beauty Pins 29c
50c to $1.00 Scarf Pins. 29c
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