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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05
THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR
THE DEMONSTRATION


always with us in the department
stores and other shops, but often we
pass her by, htinging of her merely
as a clerk taken away from her usual
work for that task. This is not usu-
ally the case. The work Of showing
to advantage new wares is one that
requires special training on the part
of the person who undertakes the tsk.
'vancement along this line, and often
leads into the position of buyer for q
department. The work we'll remun-
Grated, and is usually pleasant, as 1t
takes the worker from city to city.
sometimes even from one coast to an.
other.
A successful demonstration recently
told of her success, and how she
achieved 1t. II always have found
that. to succeed in any occupation.
it is necessary to be courageous. pa
tient, and pleasant. l was always in
terested in people. found no one
dull early learned that a smiling
face and a deferential manner go a
long way in smoothing human inter,
course. Not only did l smile and
meet people pleasantly, but felt what
l showed l began as saleswoman
going from house to house, selling
simple articles which appeal to WON,
en-. worked for several years at this
with ever-increasing success, going
from city to city, and from state to
state meeting everywhere with in
,teresting people. when a firm sought
me out, offering me work in showing
their new wares from store to store
in different cities and states. My in
come was excellent but there would
have been greater success for me had
I only been better educated woman
"a high school education will de
much for a girl in such work, bu
a college education is for better. She
needs to know history, literature, art
mathematics, to cope with the people
she meets and the things she SHOULD
know about her work, especially l
she is going on into the buyers field
So often she meets with people whit
Irefuse to buy, simply because the.
are prejudiced against the war
through some ignorant friend. Thi
takes tact, understanding of human
nature, and patience to remove.
have risen through long practice;
lcould have climbed higher and gon
faster had I been equipped with
better education.
81 attribute my success to my thol
ough and painstaking efforts to kno'
my goods and the neds OF the Gus
ltomer. I never have induced peopl
to buy against their judgment. .
well-pleased customer is steady cuI
toner. and mine come back to m
over and over again, wherever ! al
las a demonstration. / find, also, tina
conformity to the customs Of the stor
in which one is working. although on
hours are not confined to schedule
makes better feeling with the foo
walkers and clerks. A demonstrate
is the recipient of all kinds Of huma
: history and can be Of great help
customers and clerks. She is. in
way, an outsider to the clerks, an
, therefore they are freer to come
/ her with their problems. In fact, II
work has such possibilities in evei
,, line for service, for advancement
{ work. for varied and interesting !
. formation and study, that, to u
young woman with tact, educatio
and fondness for people, there is
: opening In this occupation that is n
as yet being fully appreciated"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05
The Real Need.

do you believe that we should have
q moro elastic currency" asked the
man who Is always talking national
finance. Not much" snorted the man
with the shiny clothes. ITS elastic
enough now. What they ought to do
Ia make 1t more adhesive"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05

The well-dressed woman should by
IN leans have a simple street frock
Hke. this in her Fall wardrobe. 1t is
fnskisned in satin and serge. In
MEDIUM size the costume requires
~ Yards 54-inch serge and yards
o0-laeh satin. The collar calls for
8 ysrd 36-inch organdy or chiffon.
Uoke the underbody first for a
foun6ation., Face front neck edge to 2
iiekss beyond small 80" perfora-
8ens to form yoke. Close under
an and shoulder seams and hem the
frcnt. Plat lower edge of underbody
- adjust stay to position. Face
oS1lnr and sew to neck edge. Turn
~ ripper part Of collar about inch
9 roll collar and front.
Next comes the foundation skirt.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05
Overdress Model in Serge and Satin.

Form plat at extension in front gore
and join cores as notched, leaving
left side seam free above large go"
perforation in front gore and finish
for placket. Close center-back seam
and adjust skirt to position on un-
derbody. Stitch extension of front
gore to position on right underbody
front, upper edge of extension at
single large "o' perforation in un-
derbody.
Now, take the overdress and hem
the front edge of front, then gather
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05

4 frock that will add chic to the
Autumn wardrobe is shown here car
risd out in serge and satin. The full
~ et the waistline may be gath
81 % fit or held in by narrow belt
WIN oash ends.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05

Pictorial 1925 Sizes "a to a inches bust "
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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07
FIRST U. S. ADMIRAL.

The first officer of the United States Navy to hold the rank of Admiral wa David G. Farragut, who was elevated to that position half century ago, Jul ly 25, 1866, as a reward for his servic- es in the Civil war. Prior to the con flict between the states the highest rank in the United States naval ser vice was that of Commodore.
 In 1862 Congress conferred upon Farragut the rank of Rear Admiral, in 1864 that of Vice Admiral and in 1866 he was made a full fledged Admiral Farragut died in 1870, and the title of Admiral was then conferred upon Day, i'd D. Porter, who held that rank until hes death, in 1891. Congress then ab olished the title of Admiral, and the grade of Rear Admiral remained the highest in Uncle Sam's naval service until 1899, when that of Admiral was revived and conferred on George Dew ey. In that year the old title of Com, modore was abolished and the holders were advanced to the grade of Real 1 Admiral
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07
COST OF WoMAN's CLOTHES.

I am usually reasonably we'll satis- fled, but find myself indignant because I lately paid a third more for two piece suit for Adelaide than paid for a three piece suit for myself The ma terial was about the same, and the tailors of about equal note.
 In thinking it over I have concluded that women's clothes cost so much be cause the women do not pay for them have observed that when woman earns her own money she is real thrif ty and careful with it.
 (Howe's Monthly)
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07
# I. F 4F + # + + + + + ++ < :. BIG ENGINE BARGAINS! .

4 One Furrow engIne 71a horse {: < power. Good condition, $65.OO. :: ':' One Fisherman engine, horse {.
 .: power, 1 cycle. Good condition |. < $125. One Regal engine horse :. < power, cycle, good condition, :: ':' $9O. One Reverse Gear for 12 :: 4 horsepower engine $25 For par :: 4 ticulars apply at the Mather Iron ::
 < works ::
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07

A mechandise order makes a suit able Xmas Gift. Field issues them for any amount. adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07

The Dancing Twins have not a care in the world! Neither will you after seeing them perform at the A. B. Min strel Show on Friday night
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07

Select your reserved seats at Walk er's Drug Store for the A. B. Minstrel show Friday night
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07

Hear Jack Close sing T Ain't Got Nobody" at the A. B. Minstrel show Friday
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07

Hear Ralph Higby sing Alabama Jubilee" at the A. B. Minstrel show Friday night.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07

The A. B. Minstrel Show is for one night only, Friday night, December Sth at Red Mems Hall, S:30.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07
REGISTERED AT HOTELS
AT THE sTEDMAN

H. w Webberm, V. J. Groves, Chas. w. Hawkesworth and wife, J. C. Hel- wig. s. Linville, E. Specht
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07

Largest line of Handkerchiefs at Fields. adv,
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07

You can go to a moving picture show any time but you can't always see a Minstrel Show like the A. 5. s are going to have tomorrow night.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07

Remember that Field has all kinds of sensible and useful Xmas gifts
 adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07

Get your seat reserved at Ryus Drug Store, Saturday for the High School Play.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07

Silk mufflers at Fields. Adv. Walk-Over Shoes at Fields. adv
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07
AT THE REViLLA

Mrs. F. G. Hanford, Mrs. E. Water, James Thorpes, Stanley Oaksmith, Jor- gyl Ulmer, J. Seloam, Arthur Barker.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

All persons will take notice that we, the undersigned, who have been doing business as partners under the firm name of the Ketchikan Marine Rail- way, have terminated and dissolved said partnership
 c. S. Furber.
 John Clark.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07

Don't miss the A. B. Minstrel show tomorrow night
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07

Something different. The A B. Min strel show Friday night
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07
Wednesday and Thursday, December 6 and '.
EPISODE 21 OF 1.-THE BROKEN COIN"

"A Timely rescue" next to the last episode, and contains scenes aboard real gun-boat, the be- ginning of the siege of Gretzhoffen, the daring escape of Kitty in an armored motor car and ether trills too numerous to mention.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07
CHARLEYS JITNEY HUNT

CRY OF PEACE is expected Watch for the Dat
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07
JUNGLE BILL"

Is three reel comedy that will keep you laughing from start to finish. Uncle Bill goes to New York to visit relatives.
 Then There is the Funny Cartoons
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-07

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The Washington times., 1916-11-16
NO HIGHER PRICES HERE!
F" $40 BUYS STYLISH
SUIT OR OvERCOAT
Economically Inclined Fine Rare
Bargains at Friedlsnder's,
428 9th Street.

Cold weather's on the way. men-and
now's the time to give serious consid-
Grafton to the clothes problem. II
you're delaying the purchase of Suit
or Overcoat by reason OF the high
prices which seem to prevail almost
everywhere, why hesitate no longer!
Friedlander brothers. 42S Ninth street
northwest, the economy center OF WASH
ington, is offering you the choice of a
large selection OF fashionable, nifty
Suits and Overcoats at the astonlshingly
low price OF $40.
Search the city over and you'll not
find better bargains than are embraced
In this stock. The wide range OF mod
els represent the most approved styles
of the season. All the fashionable and
popular colors. such as browns and
Greens, are there in great abundance.
Plenty OF the new stripes and patterns
and snappy weaves.
The range OF sizes IL unlimited; every
man. no matter what his proportions
may be. can be perfectly fitted. The
man who Is welded to the tailor
made" habit is particularly invited to
view this display.
At the specially low price of $3.50
Friedlander's are dlspla ying other Suits
and Overcoats which cannot be dupli-
| Gated elsewhere In the city for less
| than SIS. Still better Suits ana Over
coats are marked at SIS.
Another item of particular interest
to the man with an economical turn of
mind Is the sale of Trousers. Hundreds
! of pairs OF Trousers in all materials.
| shades and sizes are to be found oil
their tables. To AFFORD convenient
| selection they have been divided into
! four lots. priced as follows: 1885, S2.S.
33l5, and $39S.
Examine your wardrobe-perhaps you
have a coat that Ii nearly new which
/ you have discarded because the Trousers
were worn. Come to this sale-you'll
have no trouble In matching Il and will
| thus have what Is practically a new
suit at less than the usual cost OF the
| trousers alone.
Make note OF the name and address
Friedlander Brothers. i2S Ninth street
NORTHUMBERLAND go there and reap the
benefit of remarkable economies.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-11-16
Bowie Race Track
Entries for Tomorrow

First race-Selling; for two-year- Odds; flve
and a half furlongs. Kebo, l1s; ChemunE,
ll3; Flare nj: Highway ITO; 'Sargon II.
Ump), Iii; Rebel, ll6; Gold Bond ll3; Old
Drury ITO: Lady Bob. lOs; 'Rey Ennis, 1906:
Burbank, 1B; Kimberly, Ill; Running Shot,
ITO; Bright star. lO5; 'Hasty Cora. lO5.
Second race-Sellng; for madden two-year-
olds and up: one mile. Ampere H. Gimp ',
liz; Water Wings, 100; 'Charmingly, 90; Billy
oliver liz; Capital Prize, 100; Merchant, 100:
'Bendlet, o.
Second race-selling; for maiden two-year-
Odds; ak furlongs. Napoleon, 10s; Onwa, lO5
Boy. 1861 whitney Belle, 100.
year-oids and up; six furlongs. Kewessa, llS;
Lady Barbary, no; Wiseman. lO6: Hubbub,
lo5; Fruit Cake, 400 Cleaning. ll6: Rack
Bay 1903; Pesky, lO6 Lorac. los: Marse Henry
lis; Brooks, l07; Etruscan, lO6; Indian Chant,
lO2.
Fifth race-selling; three year -olds and up:
one mile and twenty yards. Yodeles, III;
Surprising, l0S Voluspa, log; Rake on, 100
'Young Emblem, lOi; Peaceful Star, Ss;
iette. l06; Counterpart, 100; 'MSrdecai, lOI;
Agon, 100; Hiker. l06; Hands on, 1903; 'Freda
johnson, log; Bob Red1eld, 9S.
Sixth race-Sellingi Niles and mares; three.
year-olds and up; one mile and seventy Yards
Juliet, 10; Edna Kenna, l0I; Queen Of Para.
disc, 100; Margaret NJ, l06; Quien Sabe, los
'Buzz Around, los.
Seventh race-sellink; three-year- olds and
UP; one mile and sixteenth, King Box us
terest, lO7; Sevillian, lOs; Handful, iOi.
Apprentice allowance claimed.
Weather clear; track fast.
First race, l:S p. m.
The Washington times., 1916-11-16
GAINS ON SOMME
COST BRITISH DEARLY
Berlin Says Toll of Life Out
weighs Progress.

BERLIN. Nov. l6. (via Sayville).-Gen-
eral Won Hindenburg is forcing the Brit
ish TO pay n toll OF lives entirely dis
proportaonate TO their gains in the
lighting on the Somme front. military
authorities declare. Today he had their
line under terrific fire, with the pros
pect that the enormous casualties which
they suffered in making their initial
advance would be repeated.
All reports from the front say the
British attack was entirely without re-
gard to a sacrifice of human life. The
German troops bitterly defended their
line despite almost complete destruction
OF their positions.
Adyices today from the front say
officers all admit that by concentra-
ton of enormous stores on a small
front, and launching of a gigantic
attack. the enemy could win a few
trenches and villages. But these at
tacks would be so costly that they
could not be repeated dten enough
to make the entire territory won
worth the price paid in men.
Frank admission is made here in
Berlin of British gains of fortified
positions. But there are so many
hundreds of similar positions around
the Somme horseshoe line that these
attacks, according to German of
Rcers, can be considered uncomfort-
able-but not dangerous.
1t was pointed out In Berlin today
that after four and a half months OF
British have been forced to another
gigantic effort by the restiveness OF
the Italians and growing anxiety in
London over increased food prices.
The Washington times., 1916-11-16
Wholesale Produce Market

BUTTER-Elgin print. l0ikc Elgin, 3shc:
process, 33a3ic.. store packed, 2SU3Oc.
EGGS-Nearby, &c; southern, 3sut0c.
CHEESE-New York state factory, new,
2Cd2lc.
PoULTRY-Live hens, per h.. lie: ROSTERS,
per lb. l3c; turkeys. per h.. 2ia25c: spring
nc; geese. per h., lOalic: keats. young,
DRESSED PoULTRY-Hens. choice. per
ID. lgg20c chickens. per H., 2OQ22c; turkeys,
per H.. 2bg3Oc; ducks, per h., la lsc: roos :
teTs per H., Lci geese, l2ui6c per ID.
GREEN FRU1TS-Apples, new, per Dbl
NIOH5.0O; per box, 1l.OOu&0O; California
oranges. a.5Oaj.50: Florida orAngeS, 81. 75d
5'Oo box; lemons. per box. 4O0d3.N. pears
per box, 75n2Ij: New York grapes, leo 2Oc per
basket grape fruit. 1Oon3.J0.
~. TABLES-Pota toes, Mccormick per
Dbl, S.5OH4.0O per ~ bu. sack. 81. 0OdI Is
sweet potatoes. sl.5Oq3.2j; tomatoes. nearby,
per box, ti.OoH3.OO; string beans per basket.
E.paS.O peppers per crate. J0cmfl.75: car
rnts' per bunch. 2n3C. okra. per crate, y. OOdf
500 radishes. per 100. E.JOd2.OO: cucumbers.
crate, S.Wn35o: onions. per i0O-lb. sack. 81. 80
n5.I5; eggplant f2.6H300 crate. new cabbage
s2.bod2.75 per 100 lbs. beets, per bunch, 3ulc
celery. per doZ.. 3bu75c; Tomaine lettuce bOcdf
Sl.OO per basket; New York lettuce 81 coal so
per basket: lima beans. per at, 3sc; cram
berries, per Dbl. E5OnS.Oo per box 3is5n
go: squash. Florida 81 Ooa2.5O per crate
DRESSED MEATS-pork small to medium
10. l3c; heavy, H., l2dl2isc.
GAME-Rabbits. No. ], per doz, g. oo1f3 90.
No. :. per doz.. ti.50dl.s0
The Washington times., 1916-11-16
LINOTYPE ACTIVE At
TO, OTHERS WEAK
MergenthaIer Dividend Sells
Thirteen Shares Four Points
Over Previous Price.

Mergenthaler Linotype stock. strength
ened by the declaration Of the extra
dividend. was In good demand at to-
days session OF the Washington Stock
Exchange.
After 13 shares OF the stock had sold
at ITO. or 4 full points above the previ-
Gus sale price. the bid was advanced
points to 40. with offerings at Ill.
Other issues. with the exception Of a
few OF the bank stocks. were quiet. few
changes In quotations being recorded.
The only other sales recorded on the
regular call consisted OF a Washington
Railway and Electric per cent bond
OF the preferred stock OF the company
at 81. Washington Gas SIS 1900 at 1857,
and $1,000 Potomac Electric Cons. 5's
at 102
The Washington times., 1916-11-16
new YORK PRICES UP
IN ACTIVE TRADING
Gulf States Steel Shows Sensa-
tional Strength-0ther Steel
Shares Strong.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-The stock
market was very active in the first
hour of trading today. Notable gains
were made in the Industrial list and
a much improved tone was displayed
by the railroad department.
All steel and copper shares were in
good demand. as were the shipping
issues, particularly the common and
preferred certificates OF the Interna-
tional Mercantile Marine. Paper
stocks failed to continue their recent
Forward movement. There was mark
ed improvement in the market as a
Wnole and sentiment seemed general
~ moro cheerful.
-. Steel Issues Go Up.
Gulf States Steel common and sec
ond preferred furnished the sensation
Of the early, session. also Sloss Shelf
neld, with the entire steel list fol-
gains. Gulf states common opened
points up and jumped quickly to 1893
IN leaps OF to 4 points or more.
making an overnight gain of 80
points. The second preferred moved
up to 1ss. a gain OF 81 points.
Closs-Sheffield advanced to SO, 4 point
up In both issues there were reactions
OF 10 points, or more at the close OF the
first hour. United States Steel moved
APPOINT. and Lackawanna touched 80, ~
up: Crucible likewise advanced a full
point.
Copper Shares.
Among the copper shares new high
ground was touched by American Smelt-
ing and Refining. at l22: Miami. Chile.
chino. and Nevada Consolidated.
Corn Products Refining. common and
preferred. advanced 3 to 4 points, the
latter crossing l0, a new record price.
The paper Issues were reactionary.
Union Bag and Paper. new. losing I
points. to ll5 The equipment and
specially shares were strong, and Amer
lean moved up a point or so.
Among the rails Reading gained more
than point. and Union Pacific made
good fractional gains Rock Island was
once more inclined to be soft.
Trading Continues Active.
The trading continued extremely
active well into the afternoon. al
though both Gulf States Cteel and
Sloss-Sh effield, the star performers Of
the early market, reacted materially,
again displaying a tendency to rally
In the second hour after midday. The
general list held well, and further
advances were recorded in the rail-
more than two points. as did Norfolk
and Western, and gains of one to two
points were recorded elsewhere in
that list. Much OF this strength was
attributed to short covering, al
though there were evidences of bet
ter public buying throughout than
the past week or so.
The Washington times., 1916-11-16
PRUSSIANS RETAKE
PART OF SAILLISEL
Berlin Reports House-to-Housc
Fighting in Village.

BERLIN via wireless TO Sayv,l!e).
Nov. l6.-German troops have storm
ed and occupied the eastern portion
of the village of Sallllsel from the
French. according to the war Office
statement today.
The statement said:
Separate British attacks on the
road from Mailly TO Serre and further
east and southeast of Beaumont
failed in hand to hand grenade com
bats.
stronger attacks against Grand
court broke down under our fire.
"In hard lighting between houses.
we wrested from the French the east
ern part OF Saillisel.
in the evening the Seventy-third
Hanoverian Fusilier regiment storm
ed tenaclously defended French
trenches on the north edge of ST.
Pierre Vast wood, bringing in eight
officers, 32f men. and fve machine
guns
The Washington times., 1916-11-16
Molly Elliot Seawell.

Molly Elliot Seawell, author OF widely
read historical romances and stories for
boys. died yesterday at her home, 1867
p street northwest, aged fifty-six years
She was a daughter OF John Tyler Sea-
well. a nephew OF President John Tyler.
She moved to Washington with her
mother after the death OF her father in
Gloucester county, Va, She was a MEM
Der of Washlngton's exclusive circle,
and until her death and eyesight failed
was a dipner guest and hostess among
and TO the most brilliant and cultured
men and women who came to the Capt.
scholar, Travelled much abroad, and was
a connoisseur In art Her home was
filled with valuable works of art, and
souvenirs of her travel and of her work.
Arrangements for her funeral will be
announced later.
The Washington times., 1916-11-16
HOW CAPITAL GAVE
HUGHES 1000 VOTES
Wild Rumor Of California Error
Had Its Origin in Cigar Store
Here.

And II came to pass that this was
the origin OF the scare that caused a
high official of the Administration to
pass sleepless night last Saturday.
noon paper Tuesday to get out an
extra Announcing a big discrepancy
In the California count:
The Washington correspondent of a
Southern newspaper went into a cigar
emporium on Fourteenth street Satur-
day afternoon to bone" a light. Said
the proprietor of the cigar store:
There was a guy In here little
while ago, who talked kinder queer.
Maybe a bug. maybe not. Said he
count In California, and in adding up
the total originally for one county had
only credited Mr. Hughes with 7O0
when he should have been given 1000
Any truth in it?''
Gosh. no." exclaimed the. corre-
'spondent in his best literary style. And
having still unpaid bet on Wilson
coming to him. and knowing where the
nearest telephone was. ne connected
across the street and called up the
desk man Of one of the big press as
sociations.
Have you heard anything about it?"
he asked at the close of an agitated
recital of what the cigar man had
Gosh. no." exclaimed the desk man.
who forthwith wired his San Francisco
correspondent and called up the high
official of the Administration. High Of
ficial calls up Southern correspondent
High official also wires San Francisco.
Much agitation. Frisco correspondent
of press association says nothing do
ing. Everybody at that end says words
to that effect. But even wires leak, and
pretty soon there are a lot OF rumors
Gathering back and forth along the line
and helping the telegraph companies to
fight the cost of living. Yesterday It
got so hot that n New York afternoon
paper got out an extra on the basis
Of the rumors, but by that time the
high official had been treasured.
And this Is the real inside.