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ENGINES OF DEATHH Weapons of the World War and Weapons of the Next War Pictured in Contrast An unwieldy, ineffectual weapon was this World War tank. Outstanding in the amazing advance achieved in,the technique of warfare since the guns were stilled on Armistice Day, 1918, is the improvement in tanks. At the left is shown a German tank used in the last year of the conflict, a square-ended, clumsy monster of little speed, which, like most of the kaiser’s tanks, was an ineffective weapon. At the right is shown a modern fleet speeding over a Russian highway, part of the pow erful tank arm of the Soviet military establishment. Speed of tanks has been increased more than tenfold in the last 17 years, from four to six miles an hour to 50 and 60. The Powerful modern tanks of the Soviet army. most advanced tanks in the V. S. army have attained this speed on their own tracks. The hive, unwieldy apparitions of 1918 have been abandoned, medium and baby tanks that can operate over the most difficult terrain taking their place, and the value of the lighter types has been strikingly demonstrated in the Italian advance Into Ethiopia. In the fleets of all the major powers are many one and two-man machines, while others carry crews of four to six within their steel walli. NEXT: Modern infantry deals death in an appalling variety of ways. CARD TOURNEY OPENS TONIGHT St. Margaret’s holy Name Teams Start Third Sea son; Carr, Chairman Th® official opening of the card < imi.r . "-ored by St. Mar ne society wi! I >;l parochial t. :.u>o? ' all this eve ning. Odtibiu-ri lfidence in Uxir ability has already been ex mr .^ ' JAMES E. CARR Chairman pressed by the players and the race of this season looms as the most Interesting of the three years In Which the tournament has been in existance. James E. Carr has been appointed as chairman of the card committee. Eight teams will complete in the schedule and team captains are the following: Patrick Flaherty, Michael Whelan, Bernard Scanlon, James Morgan, James Canfield, Michael McVerry, Richard Baldwin and Jo seph Stevens. It was learned today that there are still a few vacancies in the va rious teams entered and players will be received if they report at the hall a few minutes before 8 o’clock to night. No limit has been placed on the number of new players report ing for the committee is prepared if necessary to formulate new teams if the situation warrants sych ac tion; 10CAL~8ESIDENCES REPORTEDENTERED Tv;o Ioc.j, unes were entered over • wi • . d itu was reported today t-y One i.. pector William P. Keegan of tiie detective bureau. In one b rglaty a watch war stolen, while the oth r oak ra unsuc cessful. A gold watch v,m i.ol ' •« the home of Mrs. Georg ' jn, 11 Coe street, after the pi /'s had been entered Saturday m;:nt Burglars broke into the home of Anthony Pepe, 1043 North Main atreet, also Saturday night. Nothing was reported taken. <BPLE TREE BLOOMS TWICE - I dependence, Mo„ <UP)—Local i horticulturists are marveling at Wil- I Ham T. Dodson's apple tree that Is working overtime. After bearing a 10-bushel cjrop, the tree put forth a ! full supply of new blossoms. Y. M. C. A. ALLEYS Amateur Mixed Bowling Sunday, October 20, 8:30 P. M. THREE GAMES . . . FRIZES Ladies.40c Men.75c Open Sunday 3:00*11:00 Luma iHiAT THE BEDFORDgllllllllllllllllllliil'liillllii TUESDAY OCT. 22nd Supreme Value* for Thrifty Shoppers — on Water bury Day Two Complete Floor* of Quality Merchandise TUESDAY OCT. 22nd FALL WOOLENS.$1.35 yd. FALL SILKS.74c yd. Keg. $1.95. The most interesting woolens of the season in the by-yard sale that's quite a sensation. Tweeds, Coatings, Mix tures and Dress weights. Every new fall color; 54 inches wide. Rough Crepes, Suede Crepes and distinctive novelties. America’s foremost manufacturers of Acetate dress fabrics. Exciting new shades in purple, winetone, rustlac, chive and green, Devon green, Manoa brown, Bagdad blue and Classic black. » • Transparent Velvet, $1.65 All silk—40 inches wide—in all colors. Woolens— yd. 84c 54 inches wide. The pick of the season's smartest new weaves. Checks, tweeds and plaids. For Coats — Dresses — Suits — Skirts. Wool Crepes— yd. 88c 54 inches wide. The season’s smartest colors — of fine weaves. Wool Plaids — J £ 54 inches wide. Large assortment of new, smart checks and plaids. A regular $1.49 quality. I Tailored Rayon Mesh Curtains n 25 Smart looking and sturdy—3-inch side and bottom hem with the sel vedges off. Hemmed and headed in beige and eggshell. 90 x 108— (Extra Sine) 81 x 108— (Full Size) 90 x 99— (Full Size) 81 x S9— (Full Size) 72 x 99— (Full Size) Pequot Sheets .$1.44 $1.34 $1.29 ... $1.18 $1.10 Pequot Pillow Cases .25c .28c 42 x 36— each .. 45 x 36— each .. A. B. C. Invader and Pueblo Prints 4 yd.17C In large assortments of prints, plaids and checks. (Guaranteed fast colors. Rayon Taffeta— yd. Redecorate your home with new Spreads and Drapes at this amaz ingly low cost This Taffeta is luxurious and long wearing. Street and lingerie shades are Included. 39 Inches wide itSsi Priscilla Ruffled Curtains Cushion dot and figured marquisette, with 6 inch cut ruffle, non-ravel edge — 36 in. x2 y4 yds. White, cream and ecru. _v 39 WAFFLE NET CURTAINS pair . Good looking Net in squared weave. Tailored styled with 3 inch hem. Side and bottom hem med and headed. Scranton Adjustable Net Curtains 95c and $1.25 Heavy new flsh net weave in various de signs and patterns. Moire and Jacquard Bedspreads Tailored and corded, full size in all pastel colors. $2.79 ea. Chatham 100% Pure Wool BLANKETS The soft texture tells the quality of the wool used in these blankets. Bound with gleaming: rayon taffeta In solid colors. Green — Gold — Rose — Orchid — Peach — Tan. BLANKETS 25% guaranteed virgin wooL Satin bound. The soft springy nap is absolute assurance against sero days. Bose — Green — Blue —Orchid and Coral and Peach in reversible tones. Sixes 70x80. BEDFORD cHlActfou&e 130 South Main St. All Silk Pongee OAc Curtains—pr.Ov Fine quality and full length— with 3 inch side and bottom hem. 50c Cottage Sets— pair . Made of woven figured marquis ette top and bottom of same ma terial in green, yellow, blue red or black. Royal Candlewick *1.00 Super-fine, extra large curtains with twice as many dots. Triple fullness in the ruffle. In Blue Rose — Green — Peach — Or chid. Pongee— yd. 17c All silk Japanese Pongee; natural color only. Ready to Hang $115 pr. Made of Rayon Shika — designed with three pinch pleats lined and tie-backs. Celanese Taffeta CQ fA Comforters .... Filled with pure wool Blue — Gold — Green — Orchid and Rose. Also in reversible color combina tions. Rayon Taffeta Comforters ea.. $5.25 French yd. . Well filled in reversible color binations — in E Green — Orchid — All Silk Crepe, yd French Twist A beautiful colors. CORCORAN JOINS ‘MAROON’ STAFF (Special to the Democrat) Chicago, HI. Oct Si.—Charles J. Corcoran, 448 North Main street now attending claaeee at the Univer sity of Chicago, was among those first year men who registered far work on the school paper, The Daily Maroon, at its opening session, held Tuesday, October IS. A short period of instruction will be followed by appointments, in staff of in the NATURALIST CLUB TAKES LONG HIKE Members of the Waterbary Natur alist club enjoyed a 12-mile hike from Bair Mountain In Salisbury to Bases ravine, Race Mountain and Mount Everett In Mount Washing ton, Mass. On Saturday. November 16th. the chib will hike through Hurd stats park in Bast Hampton. _participating In Saturday's hike were: JLOmnM thwidt Miss vim* Green, Walter P. ^J'owtrwte’p’ Kiessling, Charles P. Killer, Mta Proem* Littlehales, Bewtld *• uiit« m«» Norma Newcomo, mt. and 1Mrs. Kart O. Pierce. Uri Flora E, Russell, William BalM*^ Miss Shirley B. Spender, Wdiard A. Thorpe, Miss Florence Turnbull, George Wright aqd Miss Dorothy ZlbelL i_ South Africa baa an anti-divorce campaign. You may CHARGE your purchase* here! _ NATIONAL 102 SOUTH MAIN ST. Outstanding Values for Waterbury Day Sport Coats . Regularly $16.95 For Waterbury Day You save $2.00 Swagger and semi-fitted styles—smart models'that give such a trim look to your winter silhouette. Britishy monotones, pin checks and shadow plaids. Furred Coats Save! Come with Great Expectations Worth $29.75 to $39.75 Here are Coats worth coming a long way for! Coats with a wealth of fur — Coats replete with style — bulging with quality — every one a wonder value. Our Lowest Prices for These Fur Coats Reg. $69.50 and $79.50 $ 58 00 The smartest, snaggiest, most practical Coats' for a long winter siege — at a thrifty Waterbury Day price! * Caraculs — Seals — Beavers —r Lapins and others. ONE SPECIAL GROUP OF WINTER SWAGGER SUITS AND COATS Special for this one great sale day. Swagger Suits and Coats that sold for considerably higher — but— they all go at this one price! Ready for Waterbury Day with Outstanding Values in DRESSES Silks — Wools — Tweeds — Vel vets — style after style — mate rial after material — one prettier than the other—and the color as sortment hard to resist. What woman can't use a couple of extra dresses at this time of the year? And at this money-saving oppor tunity! One Group DRESSES Silks and Wools that were regularly up to 80 Q fZ 113.95 .. Two-piece Knitted SUITS Action knit suits with well-fashioned skirts and youthful high necklines. Well designed, every suit, in all the rich autumnal shades . $3.95 to $5.98 Sport JACKETS Brown and Navy Blue Flannels — all in this special group at this ^ 0^' sale price SKIRTS — SWEATERS BLOUSES Values to remember! Come — stock up on these while ££ QQ they last 10% off FOB WATERBURY DAY ONLY. ON ALL SILK LINGERIE