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TUESDAY, AUGUST t, 1S30.
THE NEWS SCIMITAR.
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COAL SOAR
RATE BOOST WILL
E
DEALERDECLARES
Local Companies Advance
Price for Third Time Since
Winter Panicky Market
' and Few Cars Aid in Boost.
The Impending freight rate lncreas
made legal by recent act of the inter
state commerce commission, probablv
will Increase the price of coal In Mem
phi to th consumers another 60 cent,
per ton, declared W. T. C. Berlin, prtn
- ident of the Hunt-Berlin Coal company,
Tuesday, relatl to th announceme.it
lata Monday of an Increase of about i'
ton on West Kentuckyy and Ala
(Tamp coals. The increase is scheduled
to come about Oct. 1 and -will be gem
era, affecting all kinds of freight.
Practically all local companies late
Monday advanced their "West Kentucky
and Alabama coal for the third time
since last winter. The former, selling
VuntU Monday at (9 per ton, reached
$10 mark and the Alabama coa.
wMit from .Su to 110.50. If the other
kinds of coal marketed here could be
obtained, the same ratio of increase
would be applied aiso, Mr. Berlin de
clared. This Increase was necessitated, lo
cal coal dealers say, by the cost of
coal at the mines, which in turn is In
fluenced bv a verv Danicky market.
The scarcity of cars and the Alabama
strike are contributory causes, the deal
ers say, but the fact that buyers are
spending money recklessly to get coa
at any price at the mine, is principally
responsible, according to Mr. Berlin's
analysis.
"For instance." Mr. Berlin added, "a
dealer, unable to get coal, sends out
a buyer armed with a draft book and
instructions to get coal at any price.
Vpon finding loaded coal at the mines
already Bold, the buyer men bargains
with the mine operutor for the next
loading at an increase nt price, some
times lh6 Increase is 60 cohts Per tin
Th next buyer in turn increases the
Trie a few mors ceii and so on until
the market Is panicky."
West Kentucky coal at the beginiiinn
of the summer retailed in Memphis at
17.711. - ', ,
For the first time tn years local coal
dealers are not sponsoring a "lay In
your wlhter coal" campaign, for they
haven't the coal themselves, according
to Mr. Berlin. H the usual summer
rush of coal orders were experienced
this season, the demand would far ex
ceed ths supply, he said.
Mr. Berlin -declined to forecast what
the price of coal will be by the time
com weatner arrives, tie sam, nw
ever, that unless the market was sta
,;i!tM further then la danerer of an
other increase aside from that cnued
by tile increase In freight rates. The
coal dealers. Mr. Berlin added, were
trying to conform In their making of
prices with the margin or proms as
fixed by the recent fair price committee.
Practically all other kinds of coal
iiHiialiv uhirmerl tn Memphis are unob
tainable now, flue to the shortage of
induction. If they could be secured,
the increase In price would be felt on
them also, Berlin said.
Washing and pollsvmg our specialty.
Lockwood Auto Co.! 300 Madison Ave.
At this capricious season of the yoad
a man's "I-lovc-you" is worth about
as much a a Uolshevlk "t-O-U."
Rheumatism of Twenty
Years' Standing Relieved
by Kirk's Remedy.
" have had rheumatism (or twenty
fears." states Mrs. it. B. Kedfern, ot
Kuulsbury, Tenn., and further that "it
was necessary for someone to help
servf my meals at the table. My
hands Were drawn to th extent that
1 could hot use them tb any advantage.
I,, hate tried a number of ihedlolhes
and neatly every one that was recom
mended for rheumatism. I tried a but
tie of Kirk's Rheumatic. Remedy and
lecelved soii'o relief. This was en
couruinny. therefore I continued taklnn
it and now I hot : used a number of
bottles of this remedy. While 1 could
liot consider myself cured, Kirk's Rheu
matic Remedy Is the only medicine that
I have ever taken that gave me
neuiate relief. If anybody secures a
bottle of this medicine, before the rheu
matism gels a hold on them, as it Vlld
on me, I ain sure that you will have
n; more trouble with the pain. 1 can
truthfully pay that I have been bene
fited from taking this uvodlcine, wherc--Wf
I would have been suffering from
the dreadful pains. I citn gladly rec
ommend It to anyone who Is Buffer
ing from rhelimatlsm."
Such cases as this Bra being re
ported right filphg. ton't suffer the
t.jrrmnts when Kirk s Rheumatic Rem
edy is guaranteed to give you relief,
ftuv a dol'iar bottle, use It according
to 'directions, then If not benefited, the
drugaisl is authorized to refund your
money.
Tru same g.iarante applies to Kirk s
Vlgortone. a fine tonic; Kirk's Cough
Hynip. Kirk's Chill Tonic, Kirk's fcar.
Mtpavilla Blood Purifier and Kirk's
I.lniment, made by Kirk Chemical Co.,
Memphis, Tenn. Sold by druggists
everywhere. adv
DAVE WELLS
TO THE CITIZENS AND TAXPAYERS
fllr SHELBY COUNTY:
In askitiR your votes and support for
Connty Assessor on tnursday. August
D, 1 ilo so upon itiese assuranees:
I r.ledae myself to make the assess
nicnt in tihelhy County upon & fair and
euiitablo hasis for all the taxpayers
alike. Under the law the assessor has
the sole riRht. and I propose to make
tho assessment, so that tie taxpayers
of Shelby County will only pay their
fair and just proportion of the taxes
of Tennessee.
I pledge myself to. make a personal
inutieetloN of ejlfll niftl'fl of rirom.rl v
both In the city and out in ttk" country
districts. B" making a personal inspec
tion of each piece of properly, 1 will be
able to see the lay of the ground, and
ascertain what farm land Is overflowed,
what is In gullies, etc., and make equi
table deductions therefor.
I guarantee not to sit in mv office
and make wild guesses as to values rn
the different wards and districts.
I pledge myself not to cut the. assess
ment of some big fellow, who might
control a vote or two, and raise some
little fellow who is helpless.
1 pledge myself to treat all eourte
ouslvs) rich or poor, white or black, and
to entertain any complaint, no matter
-vho makes It.
1 pledge myself to look up tho owner
ship and il .scripllon of enr-h piece of
property, thereby relieving hundreds of
taxpayers of prist ttoui,es when they
go to pay their taxes.
I pledge myself to administer the of
fice faithfully and impartially at all
times . I will give "a square deal to
II."
Respectfully yours,
Y PAVE WRT.T.H.
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MADISON AVENUE.
August
Clearance
ALE
Starts Tomorrow Morning
Every Garment in the House Sacrificed
The beauty about these garments they are most
ly all suitable for early fall wear. However, we
must have room at once for new arrivals. Our
policy of not carrying over a single garment
from one season to another Is the main reason
why We are sacrificing prices so drastically.
This is the one sale you must attend,
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SMART SUITS
Extraordinary Values Specially Featured
tor This Sale
Suits that were formerly $49.50 to $140.00
' Reduced to $23.75, $34.75, $44.75
YOUR CHOICE
Of any Spring Suit in the jCQ CA
house for Q)07OU
, SILK DRESSES
Hundreds and Hundreds to Pick FromAll Beauties
Dresses 'formerly priced fit $29.50 to $100,
Reduced to $10.00, $25.00, $35.00
YOUR CHOICE
Of any Summer Dress in Olt-v (tl
the house for...... iptUtUU
WASH DRESSES
In Ginghams, Voiles, Linens and Sheer Organdies
Choice of one big C ff
lot at JO.UU
Another beautiful d1 A AA
KToup at Plv.UU
Lovely, fresh, new tf 1 C fif
styles at PltUV
WHITE WASH SKIRTS
GREATLY SACRIFICED
Very latest styles, in white gaberdine, pearl but
ton trimmed," loose belts, novelty pockets and
other features; values up to $15 and $18 at
$2.75, $4.75, $7.50
SUMMER SKIRTS
Final Reductions for a Quick Clearaway
Extraordinary d 1 El A
showing at tPl4&UU
Special group of d J tt(
new models OU
Wonderful summer iOO ftfl
skirts at &LtfjJ
ALL WOOLEN SKIRTS
.V DARK COLORS
Especially good for fall wear, in the best dark
rshades, mostly all pleated, in taffetas, faille
satin and serge
One-Third Off-Special
i40ff On All Fine Waists-J2
This includes all our better ."Waists in fine georg
ettes, crepe de chine and satins.
KeepYctirSlda-Pores
Active and Healthy
With Cuticura Soap
Will : Oal4mrt Ltbt brlM,bpt.X,UtdM,U.
NEIixl
MA1N-7 11 7
For reiNintlbM mec1"
leal ROAD trvlc, ffn
adjustments nd eom
pltc battery service to
professional eare of
wrecked cars, night or
day. Specializing night,
holiday and Sunday
work.
Burglar and Fire Proof Safes
Dawks, Filing Cabinet. SectJomil rtoohranrs. Office Stationery,
Twinlork Ijoor-Leaf heAgm.
A. E. TAYLOR COMPANY
OFK1CK OL'TFITTKHS. S 80LTH MAIX STREET,
Sale of Every
day
H
ousehold Needs
Glass Water
Pitchers 29c
2-quart size; made of clear
glass.
Jelly Tumblers
49c
With tin lids ; 8-oz. sr.e.
. Folding
Camp Stool 79c
Well made; standard size.
Tin Preserving 1 Mason Fruit Jar
Cans 12 for 59c I CaPs, 12 for 35c
I Caps porcelain lined, will fit
Quart size; air-tight covers. ?int- uart or half-galloL
1 jars.
Curtain
Stretcher $1.98
Made of well-seasoned
lumber.
Wash Tub 98c
Galvanized. No. 2 alio.
Sauce Pan 79c
3-qt. size.
Dustpans 15c
Heavy Junonneil.
Serving Trays $1.49
Qlas ti'P, fancy center.
Infants' Bath Tub
$2.98
All white enameled.
4liiiinhiiM
X"M
Medicine
Cabinet
$3.98
whit
finish.
enameled
Ice Cream
Freezer $4.69
The Blizzard, 4-qt. ilia
4mm ; ysyif f i;' I' l w; "a
Mr
Folding Ironing
. Board $1.98
With stand.
Kitchen Table $12.98
White or blue enameled fin
ish, white porrelnlne top, sold
on our Club plan.
House Paint
House l'alnt. rtadv
mixed, jrunranteeri, nil
colors, per gallon, t:.6v.
Laundry
Hamper $1.49
laree siio with cover.
Bread Box $1.29
lllneed cover, Japanned
In assorted colors.
t
1 J
Hartmann's Wardrobe
Trunks $49.50
Full sie. a roomy trunk, has 7
hangera, 4 largo drawers, laun
dry has, extra durable corners
and lunges..
1W
' ' Pullman Baby
Carriages $34.75
Sleeplna; back, eorduroy upholstery,
sold on our Club Plan.
Steamer Wardrobe Trunk
$29.75
This trunk offer a value which Insures ex
cellent value, filter covered. 3-ply veneer body
with solid steel brass coiners, 3 drawers, 5
hungers utid laundry baft.
Kitchen Cabinet $47.50 I Reed Sulky ?R98
Oak finish. While enameled lined,
has new improved flour con
tainer. Hold on our Club l'Un.
Full collapsible rubber
crenm enameled finish,
Club 1'lan.
tires, pray or
, sold on our
yiyiuniit!ii ii !, ii mm.
4. x .
iber General
Purpose Trunk
Trunk $10.75
34 or 36-inch size, brass
lock, protected corners,
large tray, a very unusuul
value.
Collapsible
Sulky $5.98
With hood, black,
running.
-. mm n TKimignm i i
v - dp
easy
Baby Crib $10.98
AH hl!o enameled top iiihI aides
enclosed with galvanized aerec'i.
Baby Crib $6.95'
All white enameled with springa.
""laiiiiitT i.i,lLiiS'r
Carpet Broom 69c
J 5 He wed cnamel?d handle.
Screen Doors
$1.79
Walnut stained, all size.
A Perfect
Fit Assured
Because Mr. Braver him
self, personally fits ev
ery garment therefore
it must fit ripht.
Braver.
Tailored Suits
Best of styles best of
materials best of tai
loring specially low
priced at $100 and Up.
Inspect Our Early Fall Arrivals
Come in today Iook around and you -will find
our garments up-to-the-minute in styles and
still more important, they are priced from
15 to 25 Lower Than Elsewhere
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The Automatic Oil
Cooking Stove $29.75
4 burners, wlcklcsa. smokeless and
odorless, sold on our Club Plan.
Oven For Baking
and Roasting $2.49
Fits over
burner.
any slhRlo
Water
Cooler $3.98
,Ta panned In assorted
colors, a-gallon rlr.o.
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II
VKSSri Hi
Challenge
Refrigerators
Kntlre stock 15
off.
per cent
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M - -
The Peninsular
Combination Coal
and Gas Range
$94.75
4 holes for coal, 4 for pas.
baa IK-lm-li oven, Urn-)
warming closet, Bold on our
Club Plan.
Flower
Hanging
Basket 19c
Painted (treen.
III5M f
r. .n
i,wiwr t -T
k -
l.iw. ; II r.
,1 "Hti H"j
Cedar Oil 29c
Tor floop mop, 0-oi.
bottle, 5c.
8 m S&Im IB
I
I
Cut
Glass
Water
Set $1.59
Kloral or grape
i-utting, 6 tum
blers and
pitcher.
Jardineres
49c
8-Inch size, mot
tled and glazed.
50-PIECE BLUE BIRD DINNER SET $9.87
Made by one or America's best .trl.. beautiful nw slu.pi, full servic.
six people..
Sanitary Glass
Mixing Bowl
69c
Nest of 5 in Sft.
Cut Glass Water
Tumblers
6 for 69c
Glass
Globe
Gallon siie.
Fish
69c
'V- vM
Iced Tea
Glasses
6 for 49c
Colonial shape,
12-oz. size.
Stepladder
$2.69
g ft. heleht,
braced.
well
The Western Electric
Iron $5.98,
6-lb size, best Iron made.
film
Folding Wash
Bench $2.49
Holds 2 tub", attachment
to hold wrinuer.
Garden
Hose 21c Ft.
fornicated, 'H-ln.
size, best rubher,
fully k u rnn-teed.
Feather
Duster 39c
12-lnch size.
Convex
Kettles 98c
J'vire aluminum, 5
6-nxart sizes with
out overs.
Floor Oiled
Mop 54c
P o r p 1 i a h-
lne hardw o e d
floors.
Combination
Cooker ?i.ya
Or double rice boiler, pure
mlnum, -qt. size.
Porch Swing $3.49
llnrdwood. 43 inches wide with
complete set of chains.
4
Km