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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
BOUDOIR NOTES

Toilet set of Ivory Pyraline; con-
sisting OF comb, brush and mirror.
milliner's long handle. oval shaped
glass. Price $3.50.
Browns grand Garden Of Allah"
with distinctive scent, Price $l.OO.
Toilet water 45c and soc; talcum
Zoe.
A face powder in liquid form
from Dorine OF Paris; flesh and white
A Clarksburg lady visiting Ger
many spoke very highly of a certain
bath salts made in that country. We
have them here now. ask for No.
All. Price soc.
Hudnuts 1913 Nail Gloss, polishes
the nails-paint, don't rub. Price
75c,
Used all over the face of the globe
.-Dorine Toilette lip stick 15c; for
the cheeks. soc.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
New UndermusIins And
Combinations.

After the summer vacation
and holidays, most women find it
necessary to replenish their stock
of lingerie. And the Parsons
Souders white goods store is a
delightful place to come for your
supplies, for not only are gar
ments daintily fresh and new,
but the fashions are attractive
and the styles are quite the new
est.
Combination Envelope Chem
Use (crepe-de-chine) from $500
to $500.
Hand embroidered set Enve-
lope Chemise Corset cover and
drawers) of silk crepe-de-chine,
$15.00.-(White Goods Store,
Rear.)
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
Warmers Rust Proof
COrsets Are Made For

Slender women, women of av-
erage figure, large women, and
young girls. Those for large
women are strongly made and
heavily boned; the others so
daintily made, some pink and a
great variety of models. Price
for women's models are $1.OO to
$500; for girls $1.OO and S1.5O.
Satin mules that won't kick. The
soles are padded ready for embroid-
ering In either pink or blue; price
s2.0O pair.
The latter being lightly boned to
give the utmost comfort to young
growing bodies.-(Second Floor,
Corset DEPARTMENT.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
Fine Ribbons 29c Yard

They are five to seven inches
wide, of heavy lustrious silk, and
in a wide assortment of plain,
striped plaid and Dresden eff
fects. Originally they were made
to sell for great deal more, but
this is a continued offer of an as
sortment of one hundred and
seventy-five pieces in a special
purchase. They can be used for
girdles, hair ribbons, fancy work
and other purposes.-(MGin
Floor, 'FRONT.'.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
Joint Reunion.

There will be a Joint reunion of the
Cunningham and Mason families Sun
day, September "a at the Sturm grove,
or school house, which is situated on
the river just below Shinnston.
This will be the first reunion OF the
two families and it is desired that a
large representation of both be pres
ent SO that an organization may be
perfected. Those attending by street
car should get off at viropa station.
All interested are asked to pass the
word on so that every member OF the
families may be informed.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
For Miss Young

Complimentary to her guest, Miss
Marjorie Young. of Buckhannon. Miss
Eazabeth McCarty entertained few
OF the school boys and girls Of the
younger set at dance in her home
on West Main street from to IL
o'clock Monday evening. During the
evening ices and cake were served to
the guests on the verandas.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12

BRIDGEPORT, Sept. 12.-Mfss
Ora Lawson very cleverly surprised
her friends by going to Parkersburg
Saturday where she was married to
John Summers, OF Southside, Mason
county. The secret has just been dis
covered. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Arbuthnot. pastor
OF the First Methodist Episcopal
church OF that place.
The bride wore n handsome travel
ing suit Of blue with accessories to
match and the bridegroom was attired
In the conventional black.
Mrs. Summers is the only daugh-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
The Silk Dress Fabric
Fashion Chooses.

This year start with the fine
satin Duchess and end with that
glorified satin faced material
known as charmeuse. 1t lends
readily to draping and folds. In
between there are satin faced
materials running from $1.OO to
$1.50 a yard.
Georgette silk crepe of the de-
hghtful new colors $1.75 and so
on.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
With Mrs. umherrer.

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Womans Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary Society of st. Marks Luther
an church will be held at 1880 O'Clock
Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs.
II. n. Umberger on Orchard street,
Broad Oaks. instead of at the home
of Mrs. w. L. Heuser, as was erron-
eously announced Tuesday morning.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
To Entertain.

Mrs, Edward Farmeries will enter
tain from 8 to IL o'clock this even
ing the members of the East End
Sewing Circle, having as honor guests
Misses Amanda and Beatrice Freaker,
of Pittsburg. in her home at Arbutus
park. Progressive euchre will be the
pleasant diversion of the evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
If 1t Should Happen to
Rain During Fair Week.

100 Umbrellas special 95c.
Some for men, some for wom-
en-, some for school girls.
The smartest collection of ham
dies we have seen.
At 95c-Made of American tarfota
(high lustrious cotton) umbrellas
with tight rolled cases and handles
OF natural wood.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
PERSONAL

Misses Edith Newton and Helen
Kraft left Monday night for Danville,
Va, where Miss Kraft will enter the
Randolph Macon institute for winter.
Miss Newton will visit friends in Bal
tlmore and Philadelphia before re-
turning home.
II. p. Chambers is here from Fair
mont
S. c. Cortelyou, of Huntington, is
transacting business here.
E. A. Bartlett, of Fairmont, ls in
the city.
R. C. Marshall is here from
Grantsville.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12

A meeting of the Woman's Mis-
slonary Society of St. Paul's Metho-
dist Episcopal church South, will be
held in the home Of Mrs. Jesse Stea-
ley on West Main street at 1880
o'clock this evening. The mission
study class will be in charge of Mrs.
Edwin Flory. All members Of the
society are asked to attend.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
More New Afternoon and
Evening Dresses

prices as $3.50 to $21.5O 'S"e ~ 'ue'
RUSSIAN Blouse Dresses Of Charmeuse serge and taft
1eI combination with silk arng sleeves and upper skirt
Black taffeta Redingote model Npp'- SA-A''
skirt; serge and satin - p's'
These are days when the appearance of fashondom Is
seen everywhere. :
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12

DR.. ]. B. Winfield and children,
accompanied by his sisters, Mrs.
George a. MacKay, Of Washington,
D. c., and Miss Gladys Winfield, re
turned Monday, having made a
weeks automobile trip through Vir-
ginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12

ter of Mrs. ona Lawson, a wealthy
woman of this place, and is a most
charming young lady.
Mr.. Summers is an enterprislng
young man and one of Mason county's
wealthiest farmers. They will reside
at Southside.
Both have many friends who ex-
tend best wishes for long and hap
Ply welded life.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12

ing may be kept u little longer by
adding quarter teaspoonful Of
baking soda to one pint and gently
stirring.
When salad dressing Of custardl
curdlea place in a pan OF cold water
ana beat with an egg beaten.
Mud stains may be removed from
WOODEN or silk by rubbing with a
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12

The September meeting of the Wo-
mans Civic Club will be held in the
parish house of Christ Episcopal
church at 10 o'clock Wednesday
morning. and all members are urged
to attend as important business Of the
club will be discussed and transact
ed,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
No Store EUer Had As Many
Goods Friends As This One

- The good cheer given us every day in
III is our constant inspiration.
! through the mails and by personal visits of
friends for hundred miles around spur us on.
Ii you are coming to the fair, you will like
wise want to see the exposition of late fash
ions for the Autumn time.
Welcome one and all.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
The Shopping Centre of Central Vest Viroinia
Ready With The Fall
Weights of Underwear.

Many people are changing
from light TO the inbetween
weight of summer and winter.
With the first shipment the wom-
en- of good taste have come to
look for them here. The under
wear store is splendidly ready.
Union Suits, vests, pants, in
cotton, cotton and silk, light
woods and all silk, 25c to $4.00.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
The New Blouses to
Wear With New
Fall Suits.

New Roman stripe and plain
tatfeta ribbon in color with col
lar to be worn high or low price
$500.
Crepe-de-chine blouses, white
and flesh and dark colors; high
or low collars. $500, $500 and
$6.75.
Pussy Willow Silk Blouses in
color stripes for tailored wear;
$500 to $3.50.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
SOCIAL AND
OPERSONAL
Continued from Page Three.)
Invitations Issued.

Mrs. B. B. Jaris, Of Highland park,
has issued invitations for a bridge
party she will give at the country
club Friday afternoon. Mrs. John
W. Mason, Jr., of Fairmont, will be
one of the guests of honor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
Closed Wednesdau
Afternoon
10 Women Buying Fall
Winter Suits

D. We nave, first, some particularly interesting srit -
Sd94 $l65 $3.50 and S215O suits of Popn Serge
ana Mhlpeord made with swinging jackets or strar6t
COO @ carefully selected group of suits at s25 90 and
p ey are OF Broadcloh Gabardine and Wool Velour
trimmed. S VI Vneih are fur
Third novelty suits at deserves to ba ooled
being made of wool velour with bouseke coats fitted
70 waist and ar1ng These also handsomely fur trim
o5 Fourth the carefully selected group of suits at $500 to
Size 4OR to 6O19 inches. N1'l' anu oeise'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Rosenshine
entertained at a Sunday dinner in
honor of their guest, Miss Estelle
Schwartz, of Chicago.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
piece of flannel which is we'll satur.
ated with alcohol.
TO OPEN STUDIO.

Miss Burns. formerly OF Miss Ken
nedy's school, announces the opening
OF her studio in Clarksburg for piano
students on September 15.-Adver-
tlsement.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
OF INTEREST 70 WOMEN
Varied Ideas of Value.

Varied Ideas of Value.
Citron which has become too hard
to use may be softened by placing In
sieve over some boiling water until
1t Is soft enough to chop.
Milk that is on the verge of sour
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
The Winter Coats
Are Wonderful
Looking

You know the mo-
ment you feel of the
rich velour and plush
just what joy it will be
when the airs are nip
ping. The coats are
amply cut and are rich
to look upon. They are
in brown, green, pur-
pie and blue.
Plush, with Raccoon
collar, $4,000.
Velour with a deep
self cape collar entire
ly full and flaring sos.
Wool Velour, with
cape Collar, SZO.OU.
Wool Velour, with
collar of Hudson Seal
with fullness around
waist, $500.
A motor coat of nov
city high pile velour;
with Pussy Willow
fancy lining, $500.
Another model coat
in dark green, $500.
Hudson Seal fur
fabric coat, luxurious
ly lined, $4,000.
A Broadcloth in roy
al purple with full
ness in the skirt. Hud-
son Seal trimmed. $40.
Many other coats IN
plaid ride fLaring and
beited back, at $40,
$3.50 and $500.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
HELPFUL HAIR HINTS
Worthy the Attention of Everyone
Who Would Avoid DandrufH,
Itching Scalp, Gray Hairs
and Badness.

What will stop my hair coming
out?" Reply: Partisan Sage is the
best remedy for hair and scalp
trouble; said to prevent badness,
grayness and dandruff.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
clarksburs. Sept. IL
Parsons-Souders
Ut Course You Are Comma to
the FQir

And OF course you wiIIpay a visit to Clarks-
lburg's greatest store. - -
/. It IS store larger than any other, wholly
DoeVoted to retail merchandise, and it is still
growing, growing, growing.
lthas more than doubled it's floor selling
area, and now occupies the entire building
and an additional ware room for surplus
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12
NoRTHVIEw WATER CONSUMERS

All water consumers are hereby
notified to install water meters by
October /. 1915. Unless meters are
Installed water will DO turned of.
BY order of the council of the town
of North View.
A. L. MATTHEW, Mayor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-12

Before going to bed, always rub
little Partisan Sage into my scalp"
says a woman whose luxurious, soft
and fluffy hair is greatly admired.
This stops itching scalp, keeps the
hair from falling out and makes 1t
easy to dress attractively.
Beautiful soft, glossy, healthy hair
for those who use Partisan Sage. You
can get bottle OF this inexpensive
French hair dressing from Wells
Haymaker Co and druggists every
where, with guarantee of satisfaction
or money acknowledgements.
The sun., 1916-12-24

American Art
Unrestricted Public Sales Of
During the months OF
THE EXI
Art Galleries,
Which Occupy the entire block Of B
Galleries for the proper d~isplayin,
er 9th On Free View Beginning Jan. 10th
To Be Sold on Evenings Of Jan. is and II I
.f In the Grand Ball Room Of
the Hotel Plaza
Highly Valuable
ury BIC. Modern Paintings
y AID
The Executors of the Late Isidor Wormser
O'clock ,,u ,-,m--, .
erles Mrs. Florence Macy Sutton, Mrs. Harold Thorn.,
.,ou Mr.. Edison Bradley. and
and fine From the Collection Of the Late Leon Mandel
Of one dollar and the Late F. L, Lorins
Included Are Many Important
" Works Of Artistic Distinction
y, Jan. 4h hx.h
IS Barbizon Masters
81 and Their Contemporaries
r and Ives Among Which Are
ID Races Five Example. q Coo.;-Twe Example. q Rousseau;
-Four Example. Of Troyon;-Sz Examples d Dupre; :
1Mh Three Example. Of Daubgny; Five Example, Of Van
,.-, mi MMeke; Five Examples Of Jaeque; and examples Of
Mis.; -Deamps; - Hupisnes; -ziem.
The Modern Dutch
ONES and German Schools
namels, H., ,... ,,-.,.
Netsukes, N.L-.. M.w.. p,----.. n D.. r. 49,
'o WV and Weissenbruek by Important Representa- We works.
Sdreyer six V~y Important Examples; Lenbaeh Two
Late Portraits Of Bismarek); -Kaulbaeh; -Knaus;- Max vohz;
Weber.
The American School
~ 10Th Inness z ExampIeS; -Wynt e exampeD;-
!. BAkeeek;-Muphy-and-Tyoa
claims m.;..a";.,. e",n....n "A ,n.as.., r,.n,,... c.';,.
II S+or.. -Gesome; - Vbert;- Pasini; -Dieterie;- Sanchez Penier;
,.-.- -Chys "A Examples, -Rieo;- Henner; 81 Breton; - Chaplin;
-Chahmont; Domingo; Rosa Bonhew;-De Neuvine;-
'ee" OH" Robe-Riehst.
~iastical
AND IN ADDITION THERETO
The Remarkable Group Of
lpestries Impressionist Paintings
by
Claude Monet
y Collected During the Past Thirty Years by the
IONS of Mr.. James F. Sutton
The sun., 1916-12-24

Try OF the e ear
ITS
South
e most spacious and best equipped
nd in New York or Elsewhere.
On Free View Beginning January 30th
To Be Sold on the Evenings Of
February sth, 9Th and 7th
At the American Art Galleries
The Percy R. Pyne 2nd.,
Notable Collection
Views of New York
And Other American Cities
Historical China and Books Relating
to the History of New York
THE MOST COMPLETE, IMPORTANT AND VALUABLE
COLLECTION THAT HAS EVER BEEN OFFERED FOR SALE.
On View Beginning January 30h
The Very Important Collection Of
Cloisonne, ~Champ-Leve
And Other Enamels
Formed by
DR.. Alfred Owre
Of Minneapolis.
Noteworthy as the most extensive collection illus.
tratins the art Of enameling, dating from the
earliest periods, that is known to exist. In addi-
ton to the enamels will be sold Dr.. Owre's inter-
csting collection Of cid Japanese Bronzes and
other metal work and brocades.
To Be Sold on the Afternoons of
February 5th, 9Th and 9TH
At the American Art Galleries
On Free View Beginning February 5th
To Be Sold February 7th, 9Th and 9th
Americana
Books, Broadsides, Mms.,
Including the Libraries of
the late Dr.. o. o. Roberts of Northampton,
Mass, of Leonard Benedicks, Esq, of New
York City, and a portion of the Library of
late Hon. Carrot D.. Vroom of New Jersey
On Free View Beginning February 18th
To Be Sold February 2lst, 22nd and 23rd
Standard Sets and Books
in Fine Bindings
and
American Historical Autographs
Barge and Meme Bronzes
Chinese and Japanese Ivories and Curios
Comprising the Collection of the Late
MIR. Frederick B. Mcclure
of Washington, d. c..
For many years Director, Corcoran Gallery Of Art
On Free View Beginning February 18th
To Be Sold on the Evenings of
February 22nd, 23rd and Gath
At the American Art Galleries
An Extensive Collection of
Valuable Paintings
of the
Foreign and American Schools
The Property of Several Estates and Private Collector. .
be announced in flu,
the personal attentic
The sun., 1916-12-24

f January and Februs
BEING HELD
. Madison S.
23d to I'D Street. and are Il
,s Of Art and Literary Property to be 70.
On Free View Beginning January 10Th
To Be Sold on January Is, 26 and 81
At the American Art Galleries
BY Direction Of
Yamanaka & Company
New York-Japan-China
An Important and Exceedingly
Interesting Collection Of
Antique Chinese Furniture
and Embellishments
From the Imperial Palace
Recently Replaced by Modern Production.
by the Republican President Yuan Shi Kali
Consisting Of
Imperial Brocades, Velvets and
Embroideries, Gold Lacquer Furniture,
Jade and Ivory lnlaid Screens and Panels
Also Included Are
Gold Crowns Used by
the Former Emperors and Expresses
Jades and Other Hard Stones,
Porcelains and Pottery, Plant Jars and
Fish Bowls, Miscellaneous Art
Objects and Curios, and a Number
of Very Fine Old Chinese Rugs.
On Free View Beginning January 10th
To Be Sold
ID TIC OTduO Dali NOOm VI
the Hotel Plaza
On the Evenings of January oath and 25th
An Important Collection of
Valuable Paintings
By Old and Modern Masters
Of the Foreign and American Schools
Bebn sis 70 Several Estate. and Private Csnsetsss. Including
A Grand Work by Rubens
Important Examples by William Maris, Cain
and Other Artists of the Modern Dutch
and French Schools, and a Number of
Representative American Paintings
On Free View Beginning Jan. 18th
To Be Sold on the Evenings
of January 10Th, 30th and 3lst
Etchings and Engravings
by the Masters
From Collections Of Note and Importance
Including those of
H. V. Jones, ESQ.,, of Minneapolis
Mrs. Margaret F. Everit
of Newark,
and William H. Reid, ESQ.,,
| Of New Canaan, Conn.
h, April and May will
Illustrated Catalogues will
The sun., 1916-12-24

On Free View Beginning December 9Th
Mr.. Thomas B. Clarke's
Remarkable Collection of
Beautiful Pottery Vases
of Eastern Origin
Dating from the Sixth Century BIC.
to the Eighteenth Century A. D.
To Be Sold on the Afternoons Of
January ;, 4, S and s, at ESQ O'clock
At the American Art Galleries
Catalogue written by Dana II. Carroll
and illustrated by Process color plates and fine
half-tens reproductions. Mailed on receipt Of one dollar
On Free View Beginning Jan. LIST
To Be Sold at Sis P. NJ, Thursday, Jan. 4th
Portraits and Prints
of American Interest
Autographs nColor by Currier and Ives
of American Race Horses and Races
On View Beginning January 10Th
To Be Sold on Saturday, January 18th
At the American Art Galleries
Fine Old Japanese Bronzes
Antique Chinese Porcelains, Enamels,
Ivory Carvinss, Objects in Silver, Netsukes,
Lacquers, and . number of Fine Old
Kakemonos
From the Collection Of the Late
Mr.. James F. Sutton
On Free View Beginning January 10th
An Extensive Collection Of
Antique Chinese Porcelains
Carved Jades and Other Hard Stones
Pottery, Enamels, Bronzes, Japanese
Ivory Carvings, Lacquers, Greek and
Roman Glass, Rare Ecclesiastical
Vestments
A Number of Flemish Tapestries
Being the Property of
Mr.. Edison Bradley
Of Washington. D. c.,
To Be Sold on the Afternoons of
January IS, is, II, Is, 10 and 20
At the American Art Galleries
Other Important S.
Appl
The
The sun., 1916-12-24


On Free View Beginning February 9Th
To Be Sold on the EVENING" Of
February 18th and 18th
In the Grand Ball Room Of
the Hotel Plaza
The Very Notable Collection
American Paintings
During the Past Twenty-Five Years by
Dr.. Alexander c. Humphreys
PRESIDENT OF STEVENS INSTITUTE
Undoubtedly the Most Important and
Collection Of Representative Works
by the More Prominent American Artists
Ever Offered at Public Sale
On Free View Beginning February 9Th
To Be Sold on the Afternoons Of
February 18th, 10th and 18th
At the American Art Galleries
A Very Valuable Collection of
Antique Chinese Porcelains
Ancient Pottery, Carved Jade, Stone Sculpture,
Antiquities, Paintings and Other Rare Objects
To Be Sold by Direction Of the Chinese Expert
Ching Van Lee
of Shanghai.
On Free View Beginning February 18th
To Be Sold February 18th and 18th
Arms, Armor and Curios
Including the Collection Of the late
Mr.. William S. Hoyt of New York City
and from the Collection of the Late
Mr.. John Stewart Kennedy of New York
On Free View Beginning February 10Th
A Very Important Collection of
Antique Textiles
of the Greatest Rarity
To Be Sold by Direction of
The Recognized Experts
Messrs. Vital and Leopold Benguiat
OF PARIS
The collection forms an unusual catherine Of old
Genoese cut vclvcts; Italian, French and Spanish
Embroidcries, Brocades, Laccs, Petit.point Panels
and Tapestries Of the XVIII, XVIIth and XVIIIth
Centuries, all in a remarkable state Of prcserva.
ton. They have been brought by the Messrs,
Benguiat from their Paris establishment on &C.
count Of the DISCRIMINATION occasioncd by the
present war.
This Important Sale Will Take Place
On the Afternoons of February 22nd,
(Washington's Birthday, 23rd and 24th
At the American Art Galleries
ure advertisements
of
@
The sun., 1916-12-24

Including the Libraries of
the late Dr.. o. o. Roberts of Northampto,
Mass. of Leonard Benedicks, Esq. of New
York City, and a portion of the Library of
late Hon. Carrot D. Vroom of New Jersey
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-10-26
WATCH FOR TAGGED DUCKS
If You Find One with Band on Leg
Notify Dept. of Agriculture

If you kill wild duck bearing an
aluminium band around one leg, hav-
ing number on one side and on the
other statement requesting that the
United States Department of Agri-
culture or, the Biological Survey be
notified, you are requested to send
this band at once to the Bureau Of
Biological survey, Department of Ag-
riculture, Washington, DC. This bnd,
if accompanied by statement as to
date, place and circumstances under
which the bird was taken, will be Of
service to the Survey in its efforts to
determine the longevity of individual
ducks and the routes Of migration Of
the species. The bands are being at
tached to considerable numbers of wild
duck of several species which have
been cured of the duck sickness preva-
lent around Great Salt Lake, Utah,
and there released. The department
is particularly anxious to secure re-
ports from these birds to determine
their complete recovery from this NAL
adv which has killed hundreds Of thou
sands of ducks in Utah.