davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
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A cleverly designed little frock is shown
here. The collar and cuffs show a touch.
of embroidery, and an extremely pretty
Roman sash with fringed ends belts ths
low waist. There is pretty arrange.
ment of buttons down the front of tha
blouse ard on the skirt. The low
shoulder line is a pretty point. This
model would be pretty fashioned Of some
soft stuff; silk or cotton serge would also
be effective.
The girl" dre-5 pattern, No. $780,, II
cut in sizes four to twelve years. Me
diura size requires 2H1s yards of SO inch
:.aterial. "
This pattern may be obtained by sends
ing 10 cents to the office of this paper.
4.# a."
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20
Apricot Fritters.

Make a batter OF one cup Of -four,
one tablespoonful of butter, half a tea
spoonful Of baking powder, pinch Of
salt ana one well beaten egg. Then
can Of apricots, using about half a
cupful. Have ready enough hot fat to
float the fritters; take up half an ap-
ricot, dip into the batter and then fry.
Dust the fritters with powdered sugar.
Half a can of apricots will probably
be enough for the family.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20
Glazed Sweets.

Parboil half a dozen good sized
sweet potatoes. drain, pare and cut
into dice. Put into a dish to bake;
sprinkle generously with pats OF butt
ter and ~granulated sugar and bake in
a rather hot wen until lightly brown
| ed and glossy. -.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20
Avoidins Embarrassment.

washington Star: Would yor
arrest a woman in a slashed skirt? ~
'sCertainly not replied the police
man. II am a gentleman. I should
turn my face away and never see her
FOR STATE NEWS READ TETR FORUM
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

COMPETENT GIRL for general house
work: $25 per month: S21. 7th Ave,
So. Moorhead. Phone 1873. 29I
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

WANTED at once; two girls for wait
resses. Address Star Restaurant,
Dickinson, N. D. (a1D1
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

Northumberland wash woman,
9Th st. No. ftf1
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LEARN the barber ade BARRIERS al
ways in demand: big wages: easy
work; few weeks will save months
by III methods: tools given; diplomas
granted; illustrated catalogue free,
Molar Barber College, 9TH, Nicollet
avenue, Minneapolis. Mimi. Establish
t3o1>
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

WANTED-Good girl for general
nousework, Mrs. Sarah OConnor,
1887 7th st. north. I9S7I
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

HARM SHOP in thriving town for
sale. Box rs, Crystal Springs, n; =.
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COMPETENT girl for general house,
work; good wages; small family. TIT
18th Ave. north. ftPl
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EXPERIENCED GIRL for general
9th ave. s.. r. rs
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BUslN Ess

WANTED - implement business In
iSO2)
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neutrality-suspicious. girl for generai
18th st. south. f+p>
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WANTED-Girl for general house
work: good wages. Mrs. James Ken
nedy, 1924 Broadway. (290)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

FOR SALE-Bl ana new piano; used
only q few months; for sale cheap.
Address SO car Forum.
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WANTED-Girl tor general housework.
MRS. j.. W. Durham, 412 9th Ave.
south, .-- t304>
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

WOMAN WANTED-To take care Of
baby Reference required. Mrs.
Hugo Stern, 16 Monticello Flat. t28Sl
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GIRL for general housework; good
wages; small house and family. Call
2l9 18th st. south, or phone 1892.
(2s71
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If you have a vacant room, flat
or house, buy q Forum Want
Ad. It will rent it for you.
Phone 1896.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

WANTED-Girl for genera house
work, Mrs. Thomas e., TOunn 209
10th st. North. I2aSS
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

FOR SALE-Mandolin and 6hxSM view
camera, both in excellent condition.
Phone IT'LL. (296)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

WANTED-Girl for general housn.
york 724 1oth Ave. north; phone
z4os-J. HIP (tf)
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LastChance0ffer

Save none by ordering aubscrIp.
sions TO periodicals move. Lists sent
to any address. Fargo Subscription
Agency Farce. M. -.
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COMPETENT girl for general house,
work: one experienced in cooking,
$25 per month; phone 1606-L-2. Cali
at A. c. farm house. >296I
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

Third street, st. Paul, Mimi; open
ing class at low cost; now Is your
chance; BARRIERS always In demand
good wages; easy work. Write, free
catalogue. r'"' 5000
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

STORM WINDOWS fixed: I have
putty, glass. paint and wall paper,
and can do your work at once. Phone
2499-L. (tf)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

WANTED-Two walters and kitchen
girl. Silver Mine restaurant, 306
First Ave. south, Moorhead; phone
sos-L. ctr
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

WANTED to buy or rent pool hall.
Address i21 care Forum. (290)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

CoMPETENT girl for general house
york. 80 list Ave. north: phone
2o1. -~~ .HA," (tf)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20
FOR sALE-HousERoLD GOODS.

NEARLY new STANDARD automatic
sewing machine; chain or lock stitch.
3 8th ST. south. (2S4)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

MARRIED couple on farm for winter;
two boys 8 and IL; near school; state
wages: John Clavadetscher. Wimble-
don, N. D. (286)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

FOR .SALE-Jewel heater; nearly new;
17-inch fire pot. Call ~forenoons at
S12 3rd av n.
(2S7)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20
POSITIONS WANTED-MALE.

WANTED -~ Position as COOK" with
t~hreshtng crew; 8 years experience
Address c, Fl. Knapp. 1925 1st avenue
south. Moorhead, MINI. (tfl
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

o SALE-Barber shop, pool room
and confectionery. 14S care Forum
(2Q1l
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WANTED-A single young man to
travel with manager in North Da-
kota and act as assistant salesman.
Write 10y S. Cook, Gen. Del. Fargo.
1290)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

WANTED-Girl for general house
work OH farm, one mile from town;
$40 per month until Christmas. Mrs.
J. K. Joslyn, Hope, N. Oak. (2s7)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

FlRSr-CLASS bookkeeper wants posi-
ton with live concern where there
years experience general office work,
20 care Forum. (tf)
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IN ANSWERING all want ads, giy,u.
a certain number care Of The Forum
hat number, In care Of Forum, This
!nsure prompt attention.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

WANTED--Reliable nurse girl. Apply
Mrs. w. T. Fortune, 1924 Broadway
g - ~y~ (290l
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

The Fargo Forum prints more
classified ads than any other
paper in the State of North
Dakota.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

CHIMNEY and furnace cleaning; also
whftewashing, in and out or city.
done by j. F. Adams, Mission church,
al6 Front St.; phone $751; (29b)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

FURNISHED rooms, all modern house
for light housekeeping. 4O3 7th Aye
north. NtLI
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

WANTED-Neat girl for general house
work; two in family. 42S Mills Ave.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20
wANTED-BABAks no BOARI
' sa..-~ssEI1s to DUaId. tnOue 257S
BOARD AND kO0M OFEhRED.

WANTED-Children to board. Phone
26&3-L. (2S6]
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WHEN you want household goods,
beds, stoves, etc, try Second Hand
Furniture Store. Moorhead: phone $50
{tfA
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WANTED--Three. or four good carpen-
ters by the day, long job. good wages,
telephone or write. State Lumber Co,
Neville, N. D, -, (2S6)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

FIRST CLASS Job and advertising
man who is an all round printer,
wants position in good office at once.
State salary. Address w. s. Hurry.
Forman. N. Oak. (291)
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@rts street, "
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FOR SALE-A strictly first-class gen.
eral merchandise business. located in
a. live town in the Red river valley;
annual business $4,000 n over; no
dead stock; will require about $4,000 to
handle the business; party has good
reason for selling as he is interested
In other lines of business. Write 157
care Forum for further information.
GOD
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COMPETENT GIRL for general house.
work. 40S Sth ave. s.. Phone 2S40-J
- ----.t. Il - --- q r.
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TABLE BOARD-222 9th ct. s., Moo
head. Phone 2468. $50,
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WANTED-Five young men to travei
A. with manager to the southern coast
xor the winter. Apply quick. Gil 2nd
Ave. north. (236l
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

FOR SALE-Restaurant with building
and lot; best location in town; doihs
good business. Call or write to SIa[
Cafe, Yates, Mont. t5o4(
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BOARD AND ROOM WANTED.

FIEST-CLASS room and board, 81 pc
week. 1872 Broadway; phone 1861
49,, 80 1892
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LADIES this will interest you; on all
orders received between Oct. Is and
Oct. %, I will give a reduction OF Ia
the regular price of plaster Of parfs
dress forms. Dobbs & Graham, SIS
d~eLendrecie Bldg. (2S0S
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

FOR SALE-One double cylinder, 20
II. p. gasoline traction engine; n
single cy 4l1iuer. 20 RI. r. gasoline trac-
ton engine; one single cylinder, 16 H.
p. portable gasoline engine; all the
above engines are rebuilt and In good
condition. If interested write us. A.
L. Bishop e. Son.. Fargo, N. d. (tf)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

GOOD LIVE experienced grocery clerk,
must be a man of strictly temperate
habits. Address 165, care Forum.
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WANTED at once, experienced sales
ladies' for. women's ready~to-wear
and notion departments; good chance
for advancement for the right per-
sons. Write 1853 care Forum. (tfl
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

80 DAILY AVERAGE, selling Ad-
vance pump governors; they make
the hardest working pumps work easy,
windmills turn In slightest winds,
pumping engines work with less than
pumps; warranted five years; exclu-
sive territory; price $3.50 each; honor
able men wanted to sell them every
where. International Foundry Co.., $50
Minnesota st, st. Paul, MINI. (291)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

LOCOMOTIVE hremen, brakemen
wages about $500; positions assure.
competent, Inexperienced men; sem
age, stamp. Railway 622 care Forum
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS-Wanted for best selling
household, office and store necessity
on market, sell at sight; $50 per cent
profit. Free sample. Chapman Co.,
624 Dwight Bldg, Kansas City, Mo-.
(286-91l
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

WANTED-Man'st coat maker or la
dies tailor to work on ladies' coats
we pay $40 to good man. $40 LIST az
n. C2s6)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

PLANO and voice; artistic singing
taught; soc a lesson: call Tuesday
and Friday. Mrs. Ella seigeL 4ls ard
Ave. north. SSVAl
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

EXPERIENCED stenographer and
bookkeeper desires position as as
sistant. cashier in some country bank;
can speak the. Bohemian language. Ad-
dress 169, care Forum. (290)
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FARGO AUTOMOBILE and gas engi-
neering school will give you practical
Snstruction; write tor Information.
2225 Front ST. fi .,s~ p.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

GIRLS owe Is years OF age. Apply a.
The Pioneer Candy Co.:
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CALL. STANLEY for chimney and fur
mace cleaning. All work guaranteed.
Prices reasonable. Telephone 1861.
Heating stoves set up and taken down.
Storm windows put on, n screens
taken off. Prompt service. (291)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A warm building in ex-
cellent condition; size 12x14 feet
Phone 2216-J. (tf)
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sOARD AND ROOn-pnono 1859.
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private places in and out of city: ev-
perienced help OF all kinds furnished
on short notice. Write or phone 1881
Hotop Emp. Agency, IL Broadway, Far
so' M -. (305)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

FOR SALE-Pool hall n confection-
cry store; good reason for sell1ns,
on account Of health. Address B 0X
POI, Richardton, N. a (aSV)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20
FOR SALE-LIvE STOCK.

FOR SALE-Four heavy work horses,
weight about 1900 pounds; also har
nesses. Address P. o. Box 322, Moor
head, or phone 2466-L. $3.50
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MATERNITY HOSPITAL Competent
nurses and best of care; highest tes-
timonials from doctors and patients.
60. g a "
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

GIRL for general homework. sos 4th
Ave. north; phone 1554-L (2S7)
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WANTED-Two or three furnished
rooms, modern, with or without
board; state monthly rate, 124. care
Forum. (tf)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

FOR SALE-Nice, clean, old papers;
packages of so for 10 cents; $50 for
26 cents. Forum office.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

wANTED-Position as working house,
keeper or manager in private fami-
1y or on farm by a refined American
lady, 81 years OF age, with little girl
10 years Of age, where she can take
child; good cook and seamstress. 100
care Forum. casey
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20
HELp wANTED-FEMALn.

WANTED-Lady roorner. I11a 9TH Ave
north: phone 2464-J. (296>
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

o SALE-An up-to-date stock or
general merchandise in best town be-
tween Fargo and jamestown. Business
last wear S28, SOC, 90. Will take about
$5,000.O0 for stock and fixtures to
handle deal. No dead stock. If inter
ested investigate promptly as owner
count of poor health. For further in
formation write I'll care Forum. (291)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

WA&TED-Physician to take well es-
tablished practice at once, Address
Anderson Drug Co., Manfred, N. p
- ... 81 s (2S8)
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O sALEs--D 3D.

FOR SALE CAEAP-Bull terrier pup
pies. 21s 5th ST. north: phone 1880.
.a%' ~. (296)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

WANTED - Good girl for general
housework. 1921 9Th st. south. (tf)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-20

FARGO PROPER,TY--160 acres fine
land in western North Dakota. 1853.
care Forum. (3Q91
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-12-26
Little Stories for Bedtime
T0
ch.sserer Fszs. up Hi. New Hoa.e.
By THORNTON ". BuRGEss.
Copyright. 1913. b. ]. q. Iloya)

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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-12-26
Xmas at Grafton.

Spent Xmas at Grafton.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Robbins aud son clar-
ence Robbins spent Christmas in
Grafton, as the guests OF Mrs. Rob.
bins parents.
Christmas Dinners.
Among those who" entertained at
dinner on Christmas day were Mr.. ana
Mrs. Charles Foster Of Second ave-
nue. who had as their guests at din
ner. DR.. and Mrs. s: r. Hai4yard and
little daughter. Miss Winifred. Miss
Nella Kingsbury, Mrs. H. German Of
this city, Miss Harta German Of Min.
neapolis.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Charles P. Lond en-
%tertained as their guests Yesterday Mr..
and Mrs. Floyd c. Weller, Mr.. and
Mrs Clarence Reiton. Mr.. and Mrs. l..
ming and two daughters, Misses Edith
and Dorothy LamminE.
Miss Mary Ryan entertained Q com.
pany Of friends at dinner yesterday at
the Ryan farm e the city. Dinner
was served at 2:30 o'clock and the
Chrfstrnas ecorations were used. The
guests included Mr.. ond> Mrs. John
Valley, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Bowes and
family. Mrs::Agnes Whitman and two
sons, Ralph and Clifford, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Sullivan, Miss Julia Brady. Miss
Margaret Stafford and Edward Ryan,
who is a student at the University Of
Minnesota.
Mrs. o. s. Hilleboe Of Cottonwood
street entertained as her guests at
dinner Christmas Mr.. aud Mrs. Leou-
ard Hanson Of Buxton.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. D. Conway of Ham
line street had as their guest at din
ner yesterday Mr.. and Mrs. B. W. Bry.
ant Of Lockwood. N. D., Mr.. and. Mrs.
B. F. Barnes of Emerald, Mrs. E. C.
Perry and daughter, Miss Bessie Per.
ry, Mrs. &c. Black. and Chauneey
Black.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mr.. Lincoln gave a
family dinner party at their home on
Walnut street and the guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Fred 7. Lincoln and daugll-
ter. Miss Marjorie, and George Fisher.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-12-26
The Question Of Social Precedent
To Be Seited by Pres. Wilson

Washington. Dec. ?a.--At least two
If W:ashington's social leaders have
declared their belief that President
Wilson will be able to settle once and
tor all the question Of social proceed.
ence. He has been chosen to form
the receiving line ut the nrst wh,re
House reception in January. II he
thinks the cabinet outranks the sea.
ate this will be indicated by the po-
sltion Of the cabinet members aud
their wives In the receiving line. n
the senators and their wives come
first the president will thus Indicate
that he thinks the senators outraak
cabinet members. Tho two social
leaders who have expressed their be.
lief in the presidents ability are Mrs.
Duncan y. Fletcher, wife Of the Flori.
ola senator. and Mrs. Claude 4. swan.
son, wife of the senator from Virginia.
There is much feeling among the
women Of official Washington over
the Question Until 1t Is disposed OF
some of the wives of senator's do not
know whether to call on the wives Of
cabinet members or to wait for them
to call. Mrs. Swanson has some views
On the social. situation which she has
expressed az follows:
LAS there has always been an or.
der OF social precedence In the max
ing OF first calls in Washington, I am
most careful to observe it. as should
I make a first call upon one whom
precedence requires to make the ffrn
call upon me I should be invading her
~prero1ative and thus forcing myself
upon her, and would feel somewhat
in the light Of an intruder.
IT have found it a source of real
pleasure always to return all calls
made upon me- as far as possihle,
When ! attend . function Of 4 formal
or Official nature and ind that odicial
precedence IL being observed, then I
expect to be accorded the precedence
which my ofdcial position as the wife
of a United States senator demands.
when I find that 4 function is not
meant, to be official, Or formal, and
the guests are seated for mutual en-
joyment and not according to preced-
ence. then / am perfectly satisfied to
take ans seat my hostess assigns me.
During the many years Of my Of
fetal life In Washington I have found
no cause for complaint and have ever
been treated with the utmost courtesy
and consideration"