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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
OLD STYLES IN PARAsoLs
Quaint Fashions Of Many Years Ago
Seem to Have Returned Again
to Favor.

The quaint styles OF parasols used
from 1920 to 1880 have again appeared.
Shirrings, putfings. pipings, cordings
and knife-plaitings are used In vari-
ETY. Of ways, to emphasize ribs, to out
line cores and to form borders. Many
odd shapes and rich color combina-
tons are seen. Plain, severe styles,
the most prominent being the sand
tones, are seen only with tailored
dresses. There is tendency to COM
bine materials. In dressy, fancy mod
els, the sand tones are combined with
bright colors. For instance, in one
model of brilliant red there is Dor
der and piping between the shirred
cores. in rich sand color verging on
gold.
A smart parasol developed in con-
trasting colors has a. row of shirring
between the cores, producing a leaf
like effect. A very pretty parasol has
border of sheer crepe in contrast
ing color. looped in each section and
caught with fiat button effect Bat
tlesnlp gray Is favorite color, being
used alone in tailored designs, and in
combination with the new reds and
blues in elaborate designs.
Many striking shapes are seen.
Among these is one with wide cores
of richly colored material and narrow
portions in stripes or checks. A clus-
| ter of shirring appears at the edge
OF special interest is the return of
fiat Japanese and Chinese effects, both
plain and richly embroidered. Japanese
prints are in both silk and cotton.
Many Japanese designs have dark bor-
ders, with here and there delicate
bit of hand embroidery in gold. Some
times odd-looking velvet birds in or
ange and blue tones are appliqued
over the inside surface of the parasol.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
RATHER ROUGH ON FATHER
Daughters Remark Might Have Been
Construed unkindIy by the
Casual Listener.

Since Fred had become a sopho-
more, and was therefore college
man." he had given himself patron
izing airs toward Sister May, who
had been his guide, philosopher and
friend during .boyhood. Vexed by his
haughtiness, she was numerically
quizzing him the other evening at
dinner.
Has our man made up his mind"
she inquired, "as to what profession
he win honor after Nhile?"
why. yes, little one" Fred re-
sponded, with his most aggravating
smile. II have made up my mind to
be doctor, like grandfather and fa-
Their"
you a doctor!" May shifted scorn-
fully.
I'D like to know why Motif I get
my diplomat" asked Fred, still annoy
ingly calm.
We'll, you'll never be great sur
geon, like father" May insisted
again, why not?" Fred smiled con-
descendingly.
'You a surgeon like father!" May
cried, vehenently Why, you big
softy. you couldn't even kill fiy!"
Nobody bat father caught the sig
nificance of the remark, and somehow
he didn't mention it.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
COMFORT IN FooT-WARMER
Designed for Days When Rain Creates
Chill Even In Hot Weather
of Summer.

On rainy, chilly day foot-warm-
er is a great comfort to anyone whose
occupation necessitates sitting still
for long while, and for an invalid
who cannot move about it is specially
useful. Here we give sketch OF an
article of this nature that can very
easily be made with shalloN, wood
en- box of suitable size and shape.
In constructing it, the lid and front
of the box are removed and the In
terror lined with any kind of soft,
warm material or, better still, should
it be handy, an old piece of fur
The exterior of the box is smooth
ly covered with dark green art serge,
turned over at the edges and under
meath and fastened on with tacks,
and this, by the way, should be done
prior to lining the box. The cover
is fastened on at the back and rath-
er more than half way along each side
and there is a large loose flap, bound
at the edge with braid that may be
pulled we'll over the ankles after the
feet have been placed in the warmer.
Casters screwed on at each corner
underneath the box will enable the
foot-warmer to be easily moved about
the floor without lifting it up. The
small sketch on the right of the Illus
tration shows the woodwork prior to
being lined and covered, and indicates
the shape and size of the box that
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
A Good Job.

The professional joker entered the
office one morning in fine humor. Say,
BILL" he shouted to his friend at the
next desk, Il heard Of job that would
interest you. 1t takes only a few
hours In the evening and pays good
money"
''Fine!" said Bill. Tell US about
it."
We'll, you just go down to the
aquarium and see my friend Mr. -.
He'll fix it up for you. But be sure
to bring trap along"
"A trap?"
"Sure. You'll have to have trap,
The jobs catching mice for the cat
fish"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
FOR DANCING FLOOR
WHITE TAFFETA FRocKs WILL
SUIT THE YOUNG GIRL.
Should Be Acceptable Both to. the
Wearer and Her Mother, Gener-
ally Rather Difficult Thing
to Accomplish.

Fourteen and fifteen are sort Of be-
tween-season ages for the growing
girl She is neither a little girl nor a
big one, and her clothes must neces-
sarily express a similar "half-and-
half aspect for consistency's sake. II
they are too childish she herself won't
like them, and II they are "grown-up"
mother won't like them, so nothing
remains but the usual happy medium.
which, 1t must be admitted, is not al
ways judiciously chosen.
In the matter of dancing or party
frock we feel confident in presenting
in the accompanying cut, the very
delectable little white taffeta frock,
which seem In all respects possessed
,of the several features that will com
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
STRAIGHT GIRDLE IS HERE
Tendency Marked In All the Latest
Designs That Have Been Sent
From Paris.

The newest designs sent over from
Paris as forerunners of the spring and
summer styles show a marked ten
dency to straight girdles passed
around the figure directly at the line
where the old waist used to be before
we allowed the natural largeness of
the figure to have its fullest develop
ment there. These belts could not be
worn, with the frock or skirt and sep
arate blouse that shows a small de-
crease of size between the bust and
the hips.
White or light muslin frocks have a
belt of three-inch black velvet ribbon
which is decided return to the DAYS
when small waists were in fashion,
The empire line is also accumulated in
evening frocks and short jackets, but
one does not yet see 1t on day frocks.
The individualist may try it out, but
the average dressmaker is content to
work out the return to the normal
waist, which is no slight problem in
itself.
You may think that the problem Of
the women who must get a small
waist is the most difficult one. as flesh
has way of remaining where 1t has
gained a strong hold, but, after all, the
corsetiere faces the worst of the work.
Unless she knows how skillfully to
handle the shaping of a corset and
can contrive to give 1t flexible ap-
pearance at the normal waist line, the
work of the dressmaker is in vain and
the task of the woman who wants q
small waist is almost impossible.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
Foot Warmer.

should be used for this purpose. In
the larger sketch. the lining of the
foot-warmer is not shown and this
has been done in order that the way
in which it may be constructed can
be clearly seen.
The cover should, Of course. be
made of some Of the dark art serge
and lined with fur If possible; for
the use OF an invalid, 1t is an added
comfort If it can be made large
enough to hold a small hot water bot
tie o. even a muff-heater.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
His Proud Title.

1t was a very small pupil who as
tonished his father, a practitioner OF
medicine, by propounding the follow
ing question:
Papa, do you know what the great
Napoleon's nickname was?"
Wishing that his son might have the
pleasure of bestowing this informa-
ton, his father evaded reply by ask.
ing another question:
What was it, SOM"
His state of mind can be imagined
when the little fellow proudly re-
sponded:
"He was known as the Little Cor
puscle. youths Companion.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
Popular Grav.

Gray is one Of the most popular
shades OF the spring. 1t Is cool and
when 1t is becoming is really charm
ing. But there are many types of face
and color that cannot stand gray and
it should be worn. especially in the
paler shades. only after careful
thought.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
Teeth for Special Occasions.

"Those Billions simply roll in
wealth."
Don't they-and say, did you ever
see Mrs. Billions set of state teeth?"
State teeth?"
"Yes-the ones she wears at recep-
lions and dinners. They're made of
diamonds. rubies, pearls, sapphires and
emeralds in succession. Why, one OF
her smiles is worth $4,000. New
York World.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
The Way to Do.

Friend--I see you adopt the policy
of good housewife in managing your
theater.
Manager-How so?
Friend-You always keep your house
in print.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
Her Confession.

az think it is very mean of you to
refuse me this money"
"Why, before we were married you
were always telling me not to spend
money on you"
IL told you so then because knew
you would do it just the same"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
lust That.

THE Germans are going to mobil-
ize the elephants in menagerie for
heavy work. That's new line, isn't
it?"
quite SO; sort of trunk line"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
An Insinuation.

"They tell me. Mrs. Comeup, your
daughter went through that recep-
ton in her honor without any faux
pas"
mo such thing! She had as much
Of 1t as anybody that was there"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
Household THE TIMES Cooking Recipes
PAGE FOR THE HOME
Fashions Young People

Again has a body blow been dealt the
woman who is stout. The large waist
line was her hope to be fashionable.
and If it is taken away what will she
do to be rightly dressed?
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
contrarlwIse.

How did the poker scene in that
gaming play come on?"
Never got a hand"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
Their Identity.

Germany-The other powers come
to these straits in fowl disguise.
Turkey (mournfully) as Tur-
key gobblers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

No matter how bad a man may be,
there is one woman who can find some
good in him.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
Point of View.

Aviator--I must take vacation!
Managerial get rested up?
Aviator-Lord, no! Down!
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
All Promised.

He-Cant you spare me a kiss?
She-You'li have to ask Fred; I've
promised them all to him.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

There were 100000 Slavs in the
United States before the European
war broke out.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

Some men go to church just to get
away from home.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

"A woman's idea of a mean husband
is one who refuses to talk back.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

Envy is the drippings from the en-
CINE Of success.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

A girl reads love letter over and
over until she gets another.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

When prohibitionists have banquets
they are supposed to eat the toasts.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

The physician who takes life easy is
dangerous character.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-22

always wears a proud smile when he
speaks Of his most devoted cham
pion," meaning Genevieve. and he has
sent out a general invitation to the
whole state OF Missouri to attend the
wedding, which will take place or the
lawn at the Clark home in Bowling
Green, a beautiful little country town,
the metropolis Of Pike county. The
Clark home is located in a picturesque
spot, surrounded by large trees and
flowers.
Bowling Green. oil June 80. expects
the largest crowd ever assembled in
all its history and each individual is
looking forward to the event with the
greatest anticipation and the girls are
just as excited as If they were going
to their own wedding.
A chest Of handsome silver: the gift
OF the citizens Of Louisiana, will be
presented to the speakers daughter.
Miss Clark purchased the silver
service wedding gift Of the senate to
Miss Jessie Wilson (now Mrs. Sayre),
daughter Of the president, in 1913.
The members Of the house Of repre-
sentatives have presented the charm
ing June bride.to-be with an exquisite
diamond necklace.
Miss Clark is having made a perfect
dream Of a wedding gown-a cotton
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-22
For Bride Elect.

Mrs. Arch Sandy was hostess at a
personal shower" last evening at her
home on Main street. honoring Miss
Ada Talidngton. whose marriage &C
Mr.. A. w. Buckley will be solemnizej
tomorrow. Crimson and pink formed
an attractive floral decoration for the
brides table and were arranged arts,
tically throughout the receiving rooms,
The guests at the shower included the
intimate friends of the honor guest,
who received a number Of pretty gifts.
Later in the evening refreshments
were served at Communities. where the
guests were Joined by Mr.. Sandy. MIR.
Buckley and a number OF other young
men
The guests included Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Springer. Mr.. and Mrs. Ward
Downs. Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Lively. Mrs.
A. E. Smith. Mrs. Eettles. Of Clarks.
burg, Misses T%alkington. Elizabeth
Davis, Madge Barnes. Pearl Jacobs.
Beulah Garner. Florence Wilfong. Ma
RE Boehm. Blanche Henry. Laura May
Huntington, Katharyn Donham. and
Messrs. Jesse Lynch. Frank Amos, D.
B. Bailey.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-22
Birthday Party,


Honoring the tenth birthday ami.
versary OF her daughter, Miss Julia
Willis. Mrs. O. c. Willis entertained a
number OF children on Monday after.
noon at her home on Spring street.
Games were a diversion OF the after
0 and tempting refreshments were
served. Mrs. Willis was assisted in
entertaining by Mrs. B. S. Eutter.
The guests were Ora and Louise
Kisner. Osoline Hess. Katharine Jones.
Virginia Nutter, Ruth and Mary Feath-
or. Bernice Arnett. Julia Mason, Betty
Trip, Mildred Reed. Mary Gaskill,
Genevieve Fletcher. Mary Conway,
Grace Quinan, Mary Rice. Mary VII
liams. lola Griffith, Edith Parker. Nor.
ma Kiger. Mildred Meredith. Julia and
Katherine Willis and Robert Eutter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-22
Difference in fathers.


Nine. de StaeI, daughter Of NJ.
Necker, being at a ball with the
daughter OF VI. de Gutchen, lieutenant
general 0: TIE marine. for whom she
was in mourning. kept tornenting the
latter to dance. The woman replied
that she could not dance while she
was in mourning for her father: but
Nine. de Stael still importuned her,
until she said:
Consider, madame. II you had had
the misfortune to lose your father,
could you think Of dancing so soon?"
OH" returned the other with a
naughty air. there is such a diner.
ence between fathers and fathers"
True. madame" replied her com
panion. there is a great difference.
My father served his king and coun-
try for sixty years-yours, in a fort,
night, has ruined both"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-22
SPEAKER CLARKS LITTLE Girl" TOBE
AMERICAS MOST NOTED JUNE BRIDE!
By ESTHER


BOWLING GREEN. Mo, June 20
GeneYieve Bennett Clark. only daugh-
ter of Speaker Champ Clark and a
popular little lady Of Washington's
Official set set will be Americas fore
most June bride. when she becomes
the wife Of j. NJ. Thomson of New
Orleans on June 80. Thomson is IS
years old and is the owner and pub
fisher Of the New Orleans Item. He
met Miss Clark at the Baltimore con
vention OF the Democratic party in
1912. Miss Clark was born 10 years
ago at Fulton, Mo-, and her birthday
was coincident with a tremendous
local demonstration in honor OF her
fathers first election to congress.
From that day to this she has been in
the public eye and all America has
been interested in the affairs Of this
little Missouri maid.
Miss Clark refuses herself of all in.
reviewers. She's an entirely too busy
a little girl to be bothered by anything
but her preparation for the wedding.
When Miss Clark was 16 she taught
q Sunday school class in the Central
Presbyterian church at Washington.
Her tastes are literary. and she takes
great interest in her fathers work.
In the spring OF 1912 there was a
possibility Of Champ Clark being nomi.
hated president of the United States
and every M~issourian hoped that little
princess Genevieve" would have the
honor Of being a white house debut
ante.
Each month or so We. have heard
Of some new and exciting thing that
Genevieve Clark was about to do
Tor she's the kind Of a girl that likes
to be doing things worth while.
She appeared on the stage at a May
festival given by the Friends school
IN Washington.
Then her attention turned to charit-
able work and she was elected presi-
dent Of the Junior Auxiliary Of Wash
ington Debutantes and Bellies. an or.
gsniZation which devoted much Of its
time to assisting the activities OF
Neighborhood House. Later she as.
PRED to be a newspaper woman and
when she accompanied q congressional
party Of inspection to Panama IN 1913
Eshe wrote her first story.
It was Miss Clark who organized a
Cotton Week for the whole country
and boosted the buy a bale OF cotton
motement." She also wore the first
MADE in America" dress.
And then came the "Genevieve curl"
q baby rtnglet near the right ear.
which was the innovation Of Miss
Clark and gave her added prominence.
It found much favor among society
bellies in Washington and every girl
in Bowling Green, Mo-, wore the curl
whether it was becoming or not-be.
cause 1t was Genevieve's fad.
Ever since Genevieve was a baby
she has been the pet" and the pride
OF Pike county. Mo. Speaker Clark
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-22
]: Personals :

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ear! Conway
at their home at Uniontown. Pa. last
night, a SON. The child has been nam
| ed Peter T. Conway for his grand
! father. Rev. Peter T. Conway. Mrs
Conway was formerly Miss Mary
Brand. a sister to Mrs. Homer Bel
and Mrs. John Mckinney, OF this city,
The Misses Minnie and Sallie Nc
| Coy spent Sunday In Warrington. the
guests OF Mrs. Sarah Furbee.
Miss Hazel Augustine. Of Decatur
H.. is the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. W.
H. Randolph. on Vermont avenue.
Mrs. S. A. Dean and daughter. Miss
Florence, who were in the city yester
day, returned to Morgantown last
evening.
Miss Mary Ellen Henry has return
ed from Morgantown, wher she had
spent several days.
George Hoge. OF Morgantown. was a
business visitor in Fairmont yester'
day.
is the guest Of Mrs. Stella Meredith
Miss Edna Kidd. who had been the
guest OF Mrs. WEIGH in Morgantown
/ and OF Mrs. Meredith in this city. hai
| returned TO Wheeling.
F, c. Dudley, who has been III for
! several days at his home On Rhea Ter
race, is recovering.
Mr., and Mrs. Clarence Robinson
and daughter. Miss Helen, and sons
Robert and Allen. motored TO Morgan
town Sunday and spent the day with
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Mestrezat.
Miss Frances Murphy. OF Grafton
has ben the guest Of the Misses Byrne
on High street.
Miss Helen Russell. Of Morgantown'
is Spending several days here Win
her sister. Miss Annie Russell.
Thomas Clinton. of Beaver FANS
Pa. and Frank Donaldson. OF Cheat
Neck, who had been guests at the
home OF DR.. and Mrs, J. c. Broomneld'
returned TO hteir homes yesterday.
Mr.. ]. c. Nay and daughters me
/. Misses Villa and Frankie, have moved
from Cedar street to 422 Diamond
street.
the Misses Phyllis and Naomi, leave
tomorrow for Colorado Springs to Join
Mr., Walker. who has been there for
some time. They expect to reside
there
Miss Martha Fleming has moved
from the Barns apartments on Main
street to the home Of Mrs. Jane ing
man. .
Clarksburg this afternoon. where sne
is the guest Of relatives for several
weeks.
Miss Cecilia Mitchell left this morn,
ing for Fleming. Ky. wher the VIII
spend several weeks with her orother'
Benton Mitchell. and family.
The Misses Daisy and hatheryn
Pritchard left Sunday for Cumberland
Nd, where they are the guests OF rel
atiyes for several weeks.
Mrs. Thomas R. Gather. OF "lncnes'
ter. Va, will arrive here this evening
to spend several weeks with her PAL
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. ". T. Menear' on
Madison street.
Mrs. Walter o. Day, of Warrington
spent the day in the city with reia-
tives.
Mrs. ". \. Fisher and son Herbert
have returned from Parkersourg.
where they have been the guests o.
relatives for two weeks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-22
u.e for Old Newspapers.

Old newspapers form the basis
Of most Of the boxes in which goods
are kept IN the furnishings stores
When ground into pulp and treated
with certain chemicals they form ideal
material for the pasteboard used in
the cheapest as well as the more ex-
pensiye grades Of boxes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-22
L0CL S0qALlR#as'
EVENTS -A:::RH14

The department also included the off.
Gers and the superintendent OF the
school, Mr.. J. F. Cole. and wife. The
lawn was attractively arranged for the
event and the young people were en-.
~tertained at various out OF door games.
Refreshments were served during the
evening and the event was a most de-
iIghtful one.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-22
Issued invitations.

Mrs. George Ellsworth Miller issued
invitations last evening for an after.
noon entertainment to be held on Fri
day afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Coun-
try Club. The invitation reads:
Mrs. George Ellsworth Miller
Fairmort Country Club
Friday afternoon. June twenry.fifth
four o'clock.
Reading 4:30,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-22
For Miss Walker.

Honortng Miss Phyllis Walker. who
leaves tomorrow for Colorado Springs
10 reside, Miss Naomi Straight enter.
tanned the Macheninga Camp Fire
Circle last evening at her home on
Maple avenue Games were a diver.
sion OF the evening and refreshments
were served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-22
pythIan Temp,ea Meet.

The members Of the Mountain City
Temple No. 5. Pyth!an Sisters. OF this
city, viii entertain this evening at the
Rythian Hall the Pythian Sisters OF
Rivesville and BarrackvilIe. This will
be the regular meeting OF the temple
and Q class will be initiated. Follow
ing the work a social time will be en-.
5oyed and refreshments served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-22
ErihaW Picnic.

The Young Ladies' Aid Society Of
the N. P. Temple will have an outing
Friday evening at Loop Park. which
event viii include the husbands and
men friends of the members. The out,
ing was arranged at a meeting of the
organization held at the home OF Dr..
]. C. Broomfield last evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-22
weIeome Addition 70 Family.

Modest Suitor-'I have only $4,000
a year, sir; but I think l can sup
port your daughter on that" Father
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES her, my
dear boy-why, you can support her
entire family on It."