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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-27

More than 500 regular United States sol
diers and national cuardsmen among the
troops stationed mt Brownsville have been
readers Of books M the Learners club IL
brary. accordin. "a the list kept III the IL
brary showing the names Of readers for
the past six months. An average Of thirty
soldiers. largely enlisted men from the
Thirt, sixth and Fourth infantry and
Third cavalry. ne the library. 1872 Eliza
bet street. daily a. a reading room and for
writing letters.
The card index record of readers who
have books OUT Of the library at present.
show about $50 names ef enlisted regu-
lars and national guardsmen. These men
are largely regular readers who take out
a new book when they leave an old one
A large number of regular readers left
with the First Iowa Infantry. The First
Illinois Cavalry furnished l25 constant
patrons 10 the library. The First and See
ond Virginia Infantry, the Iowa Infantry
regiments and the troops of the provisional
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-27
SumbO Shows His .
.dW,nyS antyDOn
Miu'HeY Tall

Christmas promised 10 be dreary day
was celebrating his disappointment in one
of the allies of Brownsville in a way that
evidenced his determination 70 have q fair
and distinct hearing before the world n
large. and the eats and stray dogs that
are wont TO frequent that alley deserted
il precipitately before his wclking waking
yellS-on Christmas morning.
A sergeant residing IN one 81 the houses
nj the rear Of which the alley passes
heard the screams and FASTENED "a rend-
er assistance. Judging by the intensity VI
the yelling the child was suffering agon-
ling pains. simultaneously with the ser
geani arrived many other ncighhnr~ of the
vicinity and heard the little pirkanlnN
pour out his grief in a story that was ~"
quent in it, unvarni-hed simplicity.
Ma says | amt gonna eit no Cri~ma~.
She done toll Santyclo~S not 10 gimme
nuthen.'' he walled.
The heart Of the sergeant harked back
tn the days of his own childhood. In a
moment he and the small negro were go
ing hippitv-hop 10 the Christmas toy shop.
50 10 speak, and soon the neerc returned
with his arms filled with immature war
ships. submarines, cannonS and other 81
the familiar Santa Claus things Of the war
period. lie was hurrying home Ia show
his mamma that her influence with Santa
Claus was not final-and also, he proudly
exhibited his gifts to passing white folks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-27

When Father Time comes along
with n birthday 10 celebrate, or a
dancing school party, or other great
occasions in the life Of n little girl, IL
means n pretty frock for her. Even
! nlparty dresses there IL Il difference
Of opinion as 10 whether they should
he simply or deliberately made. hut as
the little girl is sure TO look pretty
In either sort, fashion smiles approval
on both.
White. pink. blue. pale green and
light yellow are oftenest selected for
the little girls party frock. with white
u favorite choice. Wolfe, batiste, or
candle. and tafreta are the materials
used for making them. Some Of the
prettiest light voiles are made up with
NO other decoration than tucks headed
with hcmStitching. and smacking about
the waist and yoke. This is done In
heavy white silk. TafTcta Is managed
with about the same simplicity. hut
organdie and batlSte seem Ia he made
for fine swiss ~cnbroideries and val.
lace.
An elaborate dress Of white batiste,
for the girl of eleven, or more, Is
shown I'm the picture. The waist shows
rows of insertion placed between
groups of fine tucks. IL is attached to
the skirt and has elbow sleeves. The
skirt Is divided into panels by wide
vertical insertions, and each panel Is
cut into a scallop at the bottom. Two
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-27
HETRESS WILL MAKE DEBUT.

Miss Lolita Armour. Chicaco'~ greatest
heire~~, i 10 he formally introduced ia So
ciety Wednesday this week 1t a great
hall M the Blackstone. Miss Armour j. the
only daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. j. Ogden
Armour. and sole ~lie1re~S to the fabulous
Armour wealth. She j. by far the most
noted social figure il The western metrop-
obs debutante world. In spite of this. She
is described a. a simple and lovahlc giri.
She j. II years old. When a little child.
she was threatened with invalidi~m be-
cau>e of n hip disease. and was saved Ivy
DIR. IaurenZ. famous Austrian specialist,
who was imported Tor 4 fortnne-then
nj ~ >15 .nno--to perform an OPP
Grafton upon her. Miss Armour j. now IN
blooming health and last spring was one of
the ROCKIES" at the preparedness camp
for women held near the city Of Chicago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-27

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Dee. 27-Form-
er President Taft and former Secretary
Of Commerce Naglc are scheduled among
the prominent speakers who are to ad-
dress the tenth annual Cosmopolitan
Clubs convention. which assembled NJ
Yale today for a three-day session. The
purpose of the convention i .an enlarge
ment upon the aim of the separate clubs
in colleges and universities of the United
States, namely. the promotion of a better
understanding based upon friendship he
tween men of different n~aiionahties.
Thirty of the leading colleges and univer-
sites of the country are represented.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-27
Oriental Motifs.

Embroidery is the most favored
decorative trim for one-piece frocks,
and IL Is executed in fine braids. in
metallic threads. chenille and heads.
either round beads or those Of tubular
form. Oriental ana Egyptian motifs
are preferred ami they ornament the
corsage. the ceinture and the pocket
flaps. Occasionally the design extends
from the bodice down over the front
breadth of the skirt. giving the effect
Of IA Louis Nv waistcuat.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-27

rows OF narrow insertion follow the
line of the scallops about the skirt.
and each panel is laid in a boxplait
M the waistIine.
The slipoyer is not needed to COM
plete this dress. which may he worn
without II: hut the slipovcr is n feat
ure Of ~present-day fashions. Resides,
a dress. Of this kind is equal To long
service and II may he varied by the
addition Of the little jacket. En-
hr"idcred hatiste il used for making
IL, with insertions of lace and swiss
embroidery. and II boasts n peplum ut
cach side. The Cirdle worn over il is
soft satin ribbon with a rosette at one
side.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-27
DREAmLAND
TO-DAY
WILLIAM A. BRADY
I'm Association with World tI,tur,,
Presents
Lew Fields and Doris Kenyon
THE MAN WHO STOOD STILL"

A story dealing with The kind W. peo-
pie Won come III daily rcuntayi WITH Non
will laugh heartily III the piruIr anrir4 of
this Old German. krauS. III one iln IN
life X to make hiS daughter hHrrr. You
are certain to weep with him over h,- -hat
tered hopes. See it al the DREAMIiND
TODAY.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-27
women I'm The News


Mrs. Thomas y. Gore. wife of United
States Senator Gore Of Oklahoma. was re
Gently elected president Of The National
Library for The Blind. m institution ~
which are Interested many eminent w"mei
in official circles in the capital and whi"h
during the current year sent out lf.o"'
hooks in circulation and 500 letters e.
hind people written in the Rreiile system
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-27
MIIloNAIRE MEnS WAR MISE.

Miss Helen Carson job. 2 St. Johns.
New ~sonndland. lasSie. who lately returned
from abroad. where she had been serving
oAwar nurse in Lady Roberts hospital ~
Ascot, will he married January 10 ~ TAR
,,.p CITY Ia Charles Rruch Schitt 81 The
lannon's New York family of that name. and
san Of Charles Schift. formerly president
az the Southern Pacific railway.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-27

Final arrangements have been made for
the nnusl charity ball. Ia be given to-
morrow evening At Hinkles's hall. under the
direction Of the Charity Association ~
Brownsville. Mrs. j. &. GEORGE. acting gen
eral chairman of the committees. announc-
ed that each mi ha- fulfilled IL
duty and that the event promises to he the
most auspiciouS IN many years. Under The
direction Of Mrs. ". +. McDavtt, the hall
has been aftracfiveIy decorated.
Mrs. X. Il. Creagef. chairman of the
program committee report that everything
has been completed for n good program.
which will include mol only q number Of
ball room dances, bnt also several special
dances and other feature numbers for the
Entertainment Of those who attend and do
rot dance.
Mrs. ID. L-Spero, chairman Of the ticket
committee reports n great success ia her
work and Mrs. WAYNE Wood and Mrs. Ell
lis Chsnev who are in charge OF the re-
freshments, promise q surprise 10 the
guesfs along this line. Although tins j. an
anntt1 affair. il j. not intended a n for
NAL affair and Mrs. George urges that all
the Young men Of the army who have 80
rovnlly entertained the young adIes 81
Brownsville "-fag' II If nece-~ar~. Tor the
program will he entertaining IL all present
and every dance will bc a '.tag"dance. tins
allowing these Young men an equal chance
for the enjoyment of the evening. Mu-Ir
will be furnished by the Fourth infantry
baud and the dance will begin NJ nine
o'clock. promptly.
The Self Culture club met with Mr.
George Hamilton 1T her home on levcr
street Yesterday. Ecach member present
answered the roll call with = quotation
from the Bible. Mr.. Davenport rrad y
most interesting paper on "The Christ ~
the Andes" Mr.. j. X. Bull read q very
Instructive paper on 'The Church N South
America"
TIL. guests were Mis- Florence Bell. Mr.
j. W. Lamb. Mr.. w. II. Iuhhork. Mr..
Albert Snyder and Mr.. tha~. Stuart. Mrs
Lubbock gave q very interesting. talk on
the religion and customs ot the people oi
Sontli America. having travelled there ex-
tensively. Mrs. aLmb told the club = mum
her of interesting and amusing incident
Of the life and customs Of the people Of
Mexico. The hostess served y delIciouS
hot luncheon. Mrs. f.. u. REYNOLDS viii
entertain the club next Tuesday after
.5pon.
Miss EVELYN Bennett entertained last
even,ne nj her nome on Levee street. hay
inc as her guests Young ladies 81 the citv
and the ..Harmonizers'' of the kichmon
Blues. The home was attractIvely decor
ated for the event with the Christmas
scheme of red aud green and during the
evening delicious Refreshments were served.
after which dancin. wa ihc chici pa~t'hie
of the evening. The guests included
Misses Florine Pierce. Bunkie Craig. Mar
ion McIhe~nev. Ruth Craig. Rose Thorn
a,g1 Messr~. Barker, Jacobs. Wilkinson aud
Bo8twrte.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-27

The baseball leagues desire TO cut down
the worlds series receipts while the players
desire TO cut them up.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-27
Birthday Greetings for President

WASHINGTON, Dee. 27-Congratula-
tory messages are arriving at the White
House from I'll parts Of the United States
and from foreign conntrieaS 10 remind
President Wilson that tomorrow he will
enter upon his SiNtieth year. The Presi-
dent viii spend hiS birthday anniversary
quietly with biS family and no special oh
.ervancc Of the day IL planned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-27

Emil Thiry. Packey Netherlands former
manaer y now handling Bryan Downey,
the sensational Columbus lightweight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-27
ENGLISH WOMEN ARE TAILEST

After taking measurement gu Wf
h.;.bts If women in France. England and
America. a doctor announces that the Eng
l;.h woman j. the %talleSt. and the Ameri-
can woman comes next in height. The av-
GRACE r~renchwcman. nearly q midget com
ared IN her English sister. = only i've
feet one inch in height. The American
Woman j. nearly two inches taller. and me
women If Great Britain three and "ne-hait
inches taller. American women are the
heaviest, of the three. their average weight
beiny III pounds.
enNANCE TINGrn WITH MYSTERY.
rhe latest international romance ut
n. h,rotou. which eliminated recently ny
$40 marriage Of Miss Catherine Britt"n Of
that city to Prince Alfred IN Hohenl'he-
Schilinrsfnr>t Of the Acknowledgment
embassy, has had a sufficient element Of
mystery ia delight cariial s"s~'rS. FROM
ma less a source than the acn~i imper'ai
md. Of the united kingdom, y appears,
|. eainc the opposition 10 the marriage OF
liz young prince, bearer OF one OF the
prcpdest names Of the viennese court to
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-01-27
STYLE.

"The fashions are not going to
come from Paris any more" said the
necktie salesman.
well, l never did see," answered
the cusomer as he selected green
tie, why American women allow
foreigners to set the styles for them.
But they do allow 1t, and lots Of
Americans would rather be dead than
behind the styles.
Now there's the landlady's daugh-
ter where l board. Nobody can tell
that girl anything about modes. She
thinks that those long black dangling
objects she wears in her ears are the
very thing! She would rather go
around in a bathrobe with them on
than in a swell outfit without them.
Why, when she lost one of them she
almost died of grief. But it didn't
prevent her wearing the one she
had"
why, she didn't go around with
an earring on one ear and nothing
on the other, did she?"
"No, she didn't do that But she
found a way to avoid it. American
girls are never stuck She wore the
remaining earring on one ear and
she pulled her hat down over the 9th
er ear. With hat on one ear and
an earring on the other she made q
hit. ,
"The only trouble was that she haA
to wear her hat so low that 1t almost
hid her ishhook curl. That, of coursa,
was not to be hidden on any 40
count"
TITS going some all right, when you
can make the way you wear your
hat take the place of an earring" OBJ
served the salesman.
you see," continued the customer,
"she is young lady in attendance at
the high school. Schoolgirls like her
are very particular about their wear
Ing apparel. Not long ago my sister,
who was going to high school, con-
sidered 1t important to wear a slft
skirt. A slit skirt was the proper
thing for school, it was so stylish. My
mother was just as firmly convinced
that 1t was neither stylish nor proper.
Every morning when Madge would
start out for school, ma would sayi
Here, you go right straight and sew
up that slit in your skirt. You're not
going to go to school in any such gar
ment, and you needn't think you
are"
"Madge would 20 obedIently and
sew up her skirt and then rip 1t out
aCain on the way to school, and fast
en- it up again on her way home! But
as soon as slit skirts began to be un-
fashionable, no power on earth, could
have made her wear one. Young
ladies that age are always in the
height of fashion, whatever that may
be-"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-01-27

the babies in the stricken countries,
boots and shoes and garments of all
kinds for the older ones, underwear
and woolen blankets, and piece goods
from which the women sufferers
themselves will fashion clothing, COM
prised the shipment.
Much of the shipment was contrib
uted directly to the committee, but
cash contributions on hand were used
in the purchase of merchandise.
Every effort is now being made by
the committee to gather materials
and cash for the February shipment.
The appeal from the New York head
quarters of the commission was for
immediate aid for hundreds of thous-
ands who were suffering bitter priva-
tions, and must receive emergency
relief at once.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-01-27
He Knew About Twins.

One day President Cleveland sent
for John Barrett, now director OF the
Bureau of American Republics, and
said:
'Mr. Barrett, am looking for soma
young man who is not afraid OF hard
work, and who wants 10 make a rep-
utation for himself, TO go as minister
to Siam, 10 settle he clainiSof DR.. NJ
A. Cheek, involving several million
dollars and also involving some deli
cate matters in connection With the
Interpretation of our treaties with
Oriental countries. This particular
case Is one of the most Important We
now have in the Orient. You have
received strong Endorsements from
the Pacific coast as consul general to
Yokohoma, but the Office was flleA
when your recommend; G;.tlons arrived
viii You accept the posticr as minis
ter to Siam? But, first, what do yo4
know about Siam?"
Mr.. Barrett couldn't remembeg
whether Siam was in Asia or Africa,
but little things like this didn't
bother him, so he said "Mr Preai-
dent, know all about Siar:"
"Well, what do You know about
Siam?" said Mr.. Cleveland
Mr.. Barrett was stumped for a SEQ
ond, and then said: "Why, Siam n
the country that produced the famoVs
Siamese twins"
Mr.. Cleveland, with a twinkle in hia
eve, arose gravely and said. aS hs
shook hands with Mr.. Barrett: 'Mr.
Barrett. / am happy, indeed, to got
hold of man with such profound
knowledge and abundant information
about Siam. AS a matter of fact, I
am glad you know nothing about It.
as you will not be preJudiced one way
or the other in regard to the ques-
tions to be settled there"
Mr.. Barrett went to Siam, where he
stayed for four years. At the time Of
his appointment he was 26 years old.
and was the youngest minister plen-
ipotentiary that the United States
hod ever appointed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-01-27
PAIRING MACHINE is SUCCESS
VIII Peel Whole Peck of Vegetables
in One Minute.


A machine for pairing vegetables,
which is said to do the work better
than it can be done by hand in much
less time, has been recently invented
With the machine it is claimed peck
of vegetables can be pared in one min
ute.
The machine consists of bowl with
an abrasive lining. This bowl in the
center of which stream of water is
discharged and in which the veseta-
bles to be peeled are placed, is re-
volved by a small motor The centri-
fugal movement causes each vegeta-
BILE to strike against the abrasive lin
ing. The water softens the skins of
the vegetables and with the rough
surface quickly scrapes the skin off.
The water passing thru the machine
carries off all the dirt and refuse,
leaving the vegetables smooth anG
clean. The only hand work required
is in the removal of the eyes in the
potatoes or the cleaning of indenta.
,ions too deep to be reached by the
mechanical process.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-01-27
Led Him On.

The ladies We're discussing wed
ding which took place in their church
the previous day.
"And do YOU know" continued the
first best' ormed lady Of the party,
lust as Frank and the widow start
ed up the aisle to the altar every
light in the church went out?"
This startling bit of information
was greeted by number of obs!
What did the couple do thenf"
finally inquired one.
Kept on going. The widow knew
her way"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-01-27

" with one sharp blow, the execu-
tion OF the sentence from the unwrit-
ten law of the wild creatures.
"Well, I'll be blowed IL that wasn't
worth seein'," old Silas Carter said,
as he got stiffly up from the muddy
bank few yards distant, where he
had been setting muskrat traps.
"Pve hearn tell that birds and ami
mails did sich things but never spect-
ed to see 'em with my own eyes. They
made mighty short work of it m no
mistake. Well, l s'pose it's the best
way, or it wouldn't have been So" he
added philosophically, as he turned
Gaunt's limp body over with his foot.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-01-27
dORE WARM GARMENTS
NEEDED FOR LOAD TO BE
SHIPPED TO WAR ZONE

Shipment of quantity of warm
'lothing for the destitute non-com
atants of Belgium and northern
'rance was made last week by the
Michigan committee of the commits
sion for Relief in Belgium, with head
quarters in Room 5S4, Dime Banl
,uilding, Detroit. Another shipment
will leave early in February.
Warm little knitted garments foi
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-01-27
A Diet for the Great.

Cholly Tin restauranD-"Bah the
way the papah says King George. BY
the doctah's orders. eats nothing but
fha plainest food"
Algy-~waitahl Cornsd beef and
cabbage"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-01-27

Or. Cecile l.. Greil. the American
woman who survived the torpedoing OF
the Italian steamship Ancona, has re-
turned to the United States to make q
deposition of what she knows about the
sinking of the Ancona. Her testimony
will be a big factor In influencing the
government In ts controversy with
Austria
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-12

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-08-08
Judging the Grange Exhibits.

Five oranges sent eacn representa-
tive to q meeting held at the Office of G..
w. Bowksr, hall superintendent OF the
Oxford County Agricultural Society, last
Saturday, to make satisfactory arrange
ments for judging the exhibits at the
coming fair. Norway Grange was rep
resented by Geo. w. Richardson, Hebron
Grange by G. F. Sawyer, West Paris
Grange by Adnsy r; T1elI; Frederick der 81
we'll. Paris Grange by A. N. Ryerson.
The judging In the hall exhibits will all
be completed now on Tuesday instead Of
wednesday as in previous years. The
Judging on grange exhibits will be done
by experts from outside OF Oxford
Comfy. With the large addition to the
hall we expect to make the finest exhi-
bition ever held by any fair In the state
of Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-08-08
and Priceless Relics Burned

The farm buildings OF Ell G. Wads-
worth at Mountain View Farm, Hiram,
were destroyed by fire In the forenoon
of Saturday, July Goth, from sparks
catching on the roof. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wadsw 0rth and his father, Llewellyn A.
Wadsworth, were at homo at the time,
but when the fire was discovered 1t had
made too much Roadway to be extin-
guished. A telephone call for help was
sent out, and neighbors came and gave
assistance In saving part OF the house.
hold goods.
Llewellyn A. Wadsworth occupied two
rooms near where the fire started, and
part of an outbuildiDg, In which were
stored an extensive collection Of books,
papers, manuscripts, data for history
of Hiram. relics and souvenirs, gathered
during bis n years, some Of which was
of value that can not be estimatedPin
money. and can not be replaced. Only q
small quantity of 1t could be saved. Mr..
Wadsworth, in the attempt to rescue
some Of It, worked until Goals fell around
him and set his clothing on fire, and be
was severely burned about his shoulders
and right arm. He called for help and
was assisted through q. window by bis
son. tits thought his injuries will heal
in few weeks. .l,sI .
The original house was built In 1916,
but additions had been made so that II
was large structure, and had In previ-
Gus years, when used for summer guests,
accommodated thirty.dve. Eli @. Wads-
worth had an insurance of $1,000, which
is not more than half his loss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-08-08
sAFRGUARD YOUR CHILD

II your child 10 pale, dull, ct dimes
flushed, irritable and iretful you should
attend to this condition 1t once - the
chances are your little one 10 eunering
from worms. Kickspoo Worm Killer =
what you should get. This we'll known
remedy In lozsnge form II pleasant 20
taks and expels tho worms ct once. the
cause Of your ohild's sunering. Only
$50. atal druggists. & I,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-08-08
Born.

In Rumford, July %. to the wife Of Matthew
Mccarthy, son.
Ernest McGray, daughter.
In Norway, July g.. to the wife Of Tom Bou-
chane, Q daughter, Ida.
In Norway. Aug. .. to the wife Of Earl Farm.
ham, daughter.
In North Lowell. July q. to the wife OF Lionel
Trundy, daughter.