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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-09-05

RURAL SCHOOLING. We want
to say word in regard to one of the
greatest educational problems Amer
lea is confronted with-the rural
schools.
The U. S. government is straining
every nerve to combat the tendency
of the rural population to flock to
the cities. It has launched the back
to the, farm" movement and is siren
uously advocating it day in and day
out. And still the education facilities
of the rural districts are being per-
mitted to fall farther behind the ur-
ban schools all the time. It is high
time for a general campaign for a
school system which will bring
equal opportunity Of education to
every boy and girl in America, in the
country as well as in the town.
These are some of the things asked
for by the National Conference Tor
Better Rural Schools: =
IA 160-day, or more, school
term.
Enough and adequately pre-
pared teachers.
Consolidation of rural schools
with an average of about II square
miles for each school.
47-Teachers' home and small
demonstration farm as part of the
school property.
5-An alI-year session adapted to
local conditions.
GA county library with branch
libraries under school distribution.
7-Community organization with
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-09-05

! the school as the intellectual, indus
trial, educational and social center
8-A modern high school edUca-o
ton for every boy and girl in Amer [
lea, in the country as well as in the
town.
There can be.-no large difference
of opinion as to the entire justice Of (
these demands and every paper pub
lished in the U. S. can afford to get
heartily behind the rural schools
movement. If they would do so, the
problem would soon be solved, for !
educators, business men and profess :
siOnal men would begin to give to it
the thought and attention it merits
and without which nothing much Z
can be accomplished.
LOOK OUT, OHlO!-The popuIa-
ton of Dallas, Tex, according to a {
recent certifcation of the commits
siOners' court to the state comptroI-
Ter, is $4,000. In 1910 Dallas had
$4,000 population, thus showing in
crease in less than six years of r. =
600, or 76 per cent. 49,
Other Texas cities are craving at
the same rapid rate, some even. faster
if reports are true. The 1920 census
may put Texas ahead of Ohio and in T.
fourth place among the. states. It is
not beyond the range of possibilities .
that it will go into third place, ahead D.
of Illinois, In 1910 Ohio had 116
people to every square mile; Illinois
had 100. Texas had less than Is in
habitants to the square mile.
Hundreds of thousands of acres Of Z
land in Texas that, until few years
ago, were considered practically
worthless are now producing huge
crops by irrigation. Texas must
some day dominate the lower part of 7
America as New York dominates the
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-09-05
NO, INDEED

"That comedian is a wonderful ]
mimic. He can take OFF anything"
well, he hasn't got anything on Z
the girls in the chorus. IN. Z.
World.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01
Frock For the Flower Girl

mony TO remain attached to a we'd
ding. A frock for the youngster is of
prime importance, and Paris, which
has taken up the question OF chill
dren's clothes with a swirl this sea-
son, designed this fascinating bit of
costumery for a youngster who Ia to
serve at a brilliant wedding
The frock Is designed from an old
painting, and 1t at once satisfies the
eye with its pictorial effect. The
skirt is Of ruffled white tulle, standing
we'll away from the figure, the little
legs being covered by boomers nj shell
pink China silk, then two petticoats
of scalloped white net.
The high girdle and the little
bolero jacket are of blue taffeta, each
trimmed with bright pink satin roses.
The little tucker above the girdle and
the puffs that stand for sleeves are
also of white tulle.
The blue satin ballet slippers have
ankles around flesh pink socks. The
Louis Philippe hat ls also Of blue tat
feta trimmed with pink roses. Pay
good attention to the fact that the
satin ribbon streamers are at the
top of the crown and not at the
back.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01

New York, Feb. 2s.--Easter week
never falls of It's full quota OF we'd
dings between the Pacific and Atlantic
coasts. Its crop offmartial outbursts
is only eQualed in the month OF June,
and, 80 long as q bride 10 a bride, she
will turn her full attention, from the
moment she assumes her engagement
ring, to the costumes Of herself and
her bridal party for the oventful day.
Nothing seems to her of quite 20
much Importance as the choosing of
these costumes. She calls everyone
in for consultation. from her own
dressmaker to a chance acquaintance.
leaving out the groom be as the one
be accepted for the rest Of her life on
other things, but not on this one.
There are brides who want novel;
ties, and there are brides who want
lovely simplicity: there are those who
are able to spend money lavishly. and
there are those who must make every
dollar count for its full value. There
are brides who leave much to chance.
and there are brides who arrange
every detail Of the bridal party's cos
tumery.
What Flower sslri Wears.
Once upon a time In the near past
there were quite too many tricks at
a fashionable wedding; marching and
countermarching by the bridal party
rings presented on velvet cushions.
children walking backward and for
ward scattering rose petals before the
bride, and many other things that
savored of old world ceremony and
not of new world democracy.
To bring the pomp Of court into a
village church was such an apparent
absurdity. however, that critics felt
sure good taste would rule In the end,
and 1t has 1t has made all such
trumpery look foolish. and while the
American girl may still want original
ity. she sees the grotesqueness Of ep-
ing a de Medici.
It Is rather pity that the oldfash
toned American method of being mar
ried in the evening has virtually gone
out of fashion. The brilliant evening
costumes of the women LEM an ar
tistic background 10 the ceremony;
but as a nation grows older, It falls
into line with the custom OF other
countries, and now the day wedding Is
the thing and the fashionable hour isl
4 o'clock in the afternoon.
The flower girl, however. is an at
ira ctive and harmless Bit Of cere-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01
SPRING FASHION NOTES.

Most exquisite Is new blouse made
of bluebird blue crepe de chine. A
deep yoke OF unlined pale pink chif-
fon gives it ughtness and II is fin
ished with q low collar.
Tiny artificial flowers CT brilliant
hue peep out from the stitched make
believe" pockets on some Of the new
silk gowns.
"Mill-in-the- Wind" is the name of a
new spring hat. 1t is high crowned
and almost brimless, and its name is
derived from the way the simple
trimming of ribbon is arranged. This
trimming consists of two Tor on some
hats, four) immense bows Of plain
ribbon. seven inches wi1a. The bows
are fastened on the center Of the
crown. the great loops extending over
the edge and describing 4 circle In n
way to remind one of the arms of a
windmill
Muffs OF leather are the latest fad
They are made in melon and barrel
shapes. and lined with silk. The
leather comes in all tints; scarlet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01

green. dark red, gray. purple. rnid-
night blue. brown and white. Hats
of matching leather may be has IL
desired.
White shoes of washable glazed kid
are new. These are eleven inches
high and laced, as are all the prettlest
winter shoes They are to be worn
with any color dress, either light or
dark.
Double belts are feature OF tho
new loose coats, ono belt being placed
just above the other. On some coats
they are of narrow width, and or
others quite wide. A double belt Of
wide lowered ribbon, on q new even
ing gown practically constituted the
entire bodice. This ribbon was car
ried in one streamer not only below
the hem of the short skirt, but to q
length OF half yard trailing on the
floor. The ribbon was lined from
waist to end with the silk that formed
the dress.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01

OF South I'M, with Paul ateintorf; Miss
Lsa bel Norveli, with Il. II. Goode,
Mrs Cora Wallace, with II. NJ. Mole
man ut s<s Sarah Estea,-nf South ILL.
with Charles GeoRhegan, Jr, Stays;
Robert Land. Chambers Elan, Mar
shall GeoRheRan -QWcnr-Mr.
benny. OF Baltimore, Nd, Mr. Pal
mer. OF South HI, Mir. McAden. of
South HHI Captain J. W Goode. The
chaperoues were Mr.. and Mrs. II. J.
Jeffrey MI and Mrs. a II. Robert
son. M and Mrs. George b. Craven
On Saturday cvcning Mr., James ..
Goth gave an interesting dance to
number Of his 'riends in. Chase city
This was a big social event OF the
season and was fully enjoyed by
everyone present. The pavilion was
decorated beautifully for the occasion.
and the music WAS furnished by a
stTuged orchestra
! During the evening punch and light
( refreshments. were serve1. Mesdames
Roberts and Hardy presided at the
/ ranch-bowl Dancing continued until
~ O'Clock Thosa present were Miss
/ Mamie Jeffr"Ns with James .. Comb,
Miss Tsa bel 40 ell with Harvey lIol-
/ lenan; Miss Serena Gregory, with
: eTES ttAke't. MISS i-itGd ttlfl iNbp-
erts, with ]. z. Gregory. Hiss eta
! Hester, with a L. Ieffreys. Miss
Beatrice Hardy. with n. r. Jeffreys:
Miss Bessie Jeffreys, with John
Brooks; Miss Seal Gregory. with
/ Frank Roberts; Mies Nottia Gregory.
with Edward Jefreys; Mrs, Cora Wall
lace, with James Bryson, Miss Nancy
Allen, with Hugh Goode, Miss Charles
Hester, with ". r Garnet. Hiss
Spottswood Roberts. with Chambers
Elan: Miss Goode Edmunds. with
( Leo J. Allen. Jr.; Miss Annie Gregory,
with r. l. Toepleman: Miss Frances
! Gallyon, with Robert Land Miss
Louise Yancey. of South Hill. with
, Paul Eteintorf; Miss Mande Purdy. of
IAwrenCeville, with Charles Geoxhe-
gan. Jr.; Miss Rawlings, OF South Hill.
with Herbert McAden. OF South I'M
Stacs W H owen. r Sidney
Brooks, John MrAder. OF South Hill:
Mr. Palmer. cf South Hill The
+ chaperones were Mr., ami Mrs. II. II.
Forrel, Nrs scott Roberts, Mrs. Alice
I Hardy
Rindcrgartncrz To Re Entertained.
The Alumnae Association Of the
. Richmond Training School for kim
derRartners Will be entertained on
Wednesday afternoon, March l, at
4:4s O'Clock by the Folk Dancing
Class
Miss sigrid Dictricheor. the in
structor, will direct the dances, and
the following members Of the class
will take part, Misses Mary Boiling.
Alice Flournoy. Bonnie Thomas. vto-
let Woodson LAah H!rshberR. Hnzei
Lancaster. Elizabeth MaRill, Nancy
Mtdyette, NJ omi Walkup, Lucy Moore
willis. Adeline Harmon Cowles
Miss pietrichson VIII speak on the
use Of Folk Dancing in the Kinder
earten.
Personal Mention
Mrs. Nichols and her daughter. Miss
Christine Nichols. OF summit n J..
who have been stopping II the Jeff-
efAon Hotel for several days, left yes
terday for Old Point where they Will
maze q brief stay before returning
to their home
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01
RECIPES.

Bombay -Eggplant--Cut an eggplant
in halves. lengthways. With sharp
knife or an orange spoon remove me
pulp. leaving an eighth OF an lnch all
around to protect the skin. Chop the
pulp fine, adding one green pepper
a little celery and three tomatoes also
chopped fine. Add a cup OF bread
crumbs. pepper salt, dessertspooh
of gr~ ted cheese and a tablespoon or
chutncy strip. Fill the eggplant sheils
with the mixture, set them in but
tered baking-pen. turn around them
a cupful OF vegetable stock, ana bake
until tender. When done serve with
a smooth tomato sauce garnishcd with
potato croQuettes.
Vegetarian Roast-Mix together one
half cup of lentil pulp, one whole cup
OF pea pulp, a half cup Of fnely-chop-
ed English walnuts, one cup or bread
crumbs, n gill OF melted butter, gill
of cream, pepper. salt, little sage
teaspoon of sugar and haf cup
of hot cream. Fold In the stiftlY-
beaten whites of two eggs, and turn
tho mixture into a huttered baking
dish. Bake in a medium oven until
firm enough to slice. Serve with the
roast cranberry jelly and. In tu-
Fe6n, II DIONll aPRtS S'~NN~'
sauce take a half pint of heavy toma-
to stock, adding 10 II one cup OF
smooth apple sauce: thicken slightly
with butter and Drowned flour and
season to taste.
Spanish Cabhage-Select one firm
head OF cabbage remove the outside
leaves and heart and put II in ket-
tie of boiling water with a little salt.
| Let 1t boil until slightly tender, then
drain Have ready one cup of boiled
| rice, three-quarters OF a cup of tlanch-
ed English >walnuts, chopped, and
stuff the cabbage with them; sprinkle
| one chopped pepper over the top.
pour in half cup OF melted butter,
+tte the -rat-age In kitchen binder.
/ place it in A kettle Of fresh boiling
water and cook until done. Remove,
! carefully drain and place upon dish
+ without breaking. Turn over It a
good cream sauce.
| Mexican Fritoles~-Soak one cup or
black beans over night, put them to
boil with two cloves Of garlic and two
small red peppers and let them cook
until the beans can he r1ashed. Mash
and season them, and II old into small
cakes. fry in olive oil and serve around
a heap of curried rice. covered with
tomato sauce
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01

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Nc -rhor,as csIdc, Macon has as
(,r,ahen, ttarris ~ 1,bi,adeInhia
NJ, ana Mig rurpnr Creeno are
the guests Of relatives I'm Gastonia,
n G., this week.
Miss Mamie Price baiiasI mas re-
turned to Dundee. Hanover Va
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The regular meeting OF the Board
| of Managers OF The Baptist Home
will be held this morning at II
O'Clock.
The Alumnae Association Of the
Richmond Training school for Kin
dergartners viii hold its monthly
reetinR this afternoon at 4:45 O'Clock
in the Mechanics Institute building.
on this occasion the association will
be entertained by members Of the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01
Engagement Announced.

NSHCCiAl W ne kNtCHTuOuu
Charlottesville, Va. Feb. 2s.--An-
nouncement was made yesterday OF the
engagement of Miss Mildred Mary Mar
tin, OF Dayton, Ohio, to Mr.. william
Fitzhugh Carter. Jr.. formerly of Nor
folk. Va. but now of Crozet. this coun-
ty. The marriage will probably take
place late in the spring.
Announcement of the wedding was
made at a luncheon given Miss Martin
on her birthday at the beautiful Mar
tin home, on Linden Avenue, Dayton.
Miss Martin is a talented young lady
and has been a conspicuous figure in
Dayton society since her debut, several
seasons ago.
Nick" Carter Is well known in this
state, having been an athlete OF note
and prominent in different branches or
college activity while q student at the
University of Virginia. He Is a mem
Der of the class of '07 of that institu-
ton. He is a member of the Kappa
Alpha Fraternity. president OF the
Spottswood Club of Crozet, vice-presi-
dent Of tho Albemar1e Automobile Club,
m member OF the executive committee
OF the Virginia Ice Manufacturers Az
ISOLATION, secretary-treasurer OF the
Crozet Board OF Trade and of the Crozet
Ice and Cold Storage Company. While
I'm college Mr.. Carter was editor OF
tho college newspaper. College Topics;
president Of the Arcadians, the college
dramatic club. and instigator and man
aver OF the first comic opera ever pre-
scnted at the university by the Ar
cadans.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01

In Detroit the other dav forty-two
drunken couples were dragged out Of
a saloon, which, We presume. is d
product OF the reformation annually
occurring in the conventions OF the
brewers and distilers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01

Streets this morning at II o'clock.
The Mothers Club of Grace Arents
School have announced that today at
. O'Clock Mrs. Burruss. of the Moth
erS' Federation. will give an address.
All the mothers are requested to at
tend.
The woman's Study Club Of High
land Springs will hold its regular
monthly meeting at the home Of the
president. Mrs. Frank p. Read, to-
day at 2:46 o'clock. and a musical
program will be given during the af-
ternoon.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Alumnae Association of the Rich
mond kindergarten will take place
this afternoon at 1880 o'clock, in the
Mechanics Institute
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01

@T@HIS beautiful afternoon gown of
black panne velvet and white
georgette Grape SO skillfully used
achieves its distinction by simplicity
OF design. Perpendicular strips of en-
hroidery relieve the almost severe plain
ness of the Grape waist, and the deep
banding on the skirt emulates the fur
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01

trimming OF the season just past.
Long. full sleeves, simple girdle and
high collar are in keeping with the
other lines.
Beware of buying extremely short
skirts. The fashion may change to
moderately long ANNA MAY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01

The Misses Fanny and Margaret
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01

Miller. who have been spending sew
eral weeks in Cuba and Florida, re-
turned TO the city yesterday. Miss
Margaret Miller Is the guest of Miss
Alice Small Blair at her home on
West Franklin street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01

BY Cora Harris.
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Ia Cora Harris at her best
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BY Mary Roberts Rinehart
This is a stirring mystery serial that holds
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In addition to these four $3.50 novels. you
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01

her guest her niece. Miss Margaret
Graham Harris. Of Philadelphia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01

Miss Mamma Price Ballarl has re-
turned to Dundee" Hanover. Va,
after spending several months with
Mira william y Thomas on West
Franklin Street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01
pcrsonaI Mention

Mrs. Nichols and her daughter, Miss
Christine Nichols. Of Summit. n. J.,
who have been stopping II the JeY-
efhon Hotel for several days, left yes
terday for Old Point where they viii
ma se q brief stay before returning
to their home
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01

MI and Mrs. ]. Turner Greene are
the guests Of relatives in Gastonia.
n. G.. this week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-01

Miss MarFarct Word is the guest Of
Miss Ida Wyatt. az "Clarida" near
Bon Air
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-12
COLLEGE NOTES,

The election of officers of the Student
Government association was held in the
Hemicycle Wednesday afternoon, The
following officers were elected Presi'
dent, Helen Cussons; vice-president,
Doris Richards; treasurer, Gladys
Frost; secretary, Lucy Smith; fire.
chief, Marina Holmes,
At a meeting of the Glee club after
the concert last Thursday night Norton
M, Williams, II, was elected leader
for next year and John A, Reynolds,
~, manager,
The track team left this morning for
the meet with ST. Lawrence tomorrow
afternoon.
Football practice will start next week
with the view of being in better practice
at the opening of the season next fall
The training camp will open at Lake
Dunmore some time before college ex-
ercises start
The college second base ball team
are in Rutland this afternoon playing
the Rutland High school,
The Glee club has trip to New
Haven in the near future and later
plans to give an entertainment in Rut-
land
The Middlebury entertainers, com
posed of number OF the college Glee
club men go to Pittsford tomorrow (Sat-
urday) night to give an entertainments
This afternoon the varsity baseball
team plays Clarkson Tech on Porter
Field. A large attendance is expected,
A meeting of the College Union was
held in the gymnasium Thursday night,
Much interest was taken in discussion
of plans for better organization of the
student body to express college spirit
both in meetings and in cheering at the
games. Several plans were discussed
The matter of organized advertising by
the year for the merchants of the towr
in the college publications was also
taken up.
Much interest has been displayed in
the interfraternity base ball games
up to date. Much enthusiasm was man
Tested in the game between the Alpha
Sigma Phi team, last years champions
and the Chi Psi team last Monday. Ran
put a stop to the contest after the frs
inning with the score 10 in favor of tn
CHI Psi team. Tuesday Delta Sigmi
won from Kappa Delta Rho, Is. Wed
nesday the neutrals won from the Delt'
Epsilon team, l7-S. The neutral
showed good form and promise to be no
contestants for the cup.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-12
How to Wash a White Corduroy Skirt
at Home.

Wash ia warm. Soapy water until
clean, using a good quality soap, then
boil one half hour in sOapy water
Rinse in clean water, changing the wa
ter three times and rinslng again IN
cold bluing water Don't wiring OF
squeeze. but hang to drip dry lin open
air If p0Ssble). Don't iron.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-12
CORN WALL.

A very good congregation greeted the
pastor last Sunday morning to hear The
sermon on Desire" Communion waf
administered,
Al the Christian Endeavor meeting
nearly 100 persons were present and
many took part in the service. The pas
tor gave a 20 minute illustrated talk
showing many pictures OF interest
around and about Jerusalem and the
early life OF Christ.
Rev. and Mrs. Darlington, also Mr.
and Mrs. Curtis Sampson went az dele
gates last week to the County Aseoca
ton OF Congregational churches held a
Ferrisburg, Henry James and Rev. $
Kay Darlington, are the elected dele
gates to attend the State Conference o.
Congregational Churches to be held a
Bennington May 10, II and Is.
Next Sunday services, l0A5, Sermon
by the pastor Subject, "Chrst's Invita-
ton to the Weary" Evening, 1880 G, Z
meeting. Leader, Mrs, f S, Sperry,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-12

Itch. Itchl Itch!-Scratch! Scratch!
Scratch The more you scratch, the
worse the itch. Try Doan's Ointment
For eczema, any skin itching. 5Oc
box. ADV.