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Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30
USE LEATHER AS TRIMMING
Idea Is Expected to Be Extended From
Motor Coats to Suits, Dresses and
Even Millinery.

One of the possible results Of the
military styles being featured this sea-
son is the greater use Of leather by
way Of trimming.
While heretofore certain Of the
motor coats have shown collars. cuffs
and belts of suede, or Of glazed leath-
er, it is now anticipated that suits,
dresses, wraps and even millinery will
be decorated with leather In various
colors, and In schemes necessitated by
the fact that such garniture will be.
in effect, the byproduct or waste Of
large skins used for army purposes.
Thus, as has been proved frequently in
the history Of dress, novelty will be
the outcome Of economy and necessity.
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30
The Real Adventure
By Henry Kitchen Webster


Strangely enough, that got her. She
stared at him almost In CONSERVATION.
do you mean you are going away?"
she asked. Tomorrow"
''Of course" he said, rather sharply.
I've nothing more to stay around here
for" He added, as she still seemed
not to have got it through her head
"My contract with Goldsmith and
Block ended tonight, with the opening
performance"
"Of course" she said In depreciation
of her stupidity. "And yet it's always
seemed that the show was you; just
something that you made go. 1t
doesn't seem possible that it could
keep on going with you not there"
The sincerity Of that made 1t a really
fine compliment-just the sort of COM
pliment he'd appreciate. But-the old
perversity again-the very freedom
with which she said it spoiled it for
him.
81 may be missed" he said-it was
more of a growl, really-"but l sha'n't
be regretted. There's always a sort
of 'Hallelujah chorus set up by the
company when they realize I'm gone.
81 shall regret it very much" said
Rose. The words would have set his
blood on fire If she'd just faltered over
them. But she didn't. She was hope
lessly serene about it. you're the
person who's made the six weeks bear
able, and, in way, wonderful. I new
er could thank you enough for the
things you've done for me, though l
hope 1 may try to, some time"
81 don't want any thanks" he said.
And this was completely true. 1t was
something very different from graft
tude that he wanted. But he realized
how abominably ungraciOus his words
sounded, and fastened to amend them.
"What l mean is that you don't owe
me any. You've done lot to make
this show go as we'll as it did, in
more ways than you know about. 1t
wasn't for me, personally, that you
did it. But all the same, I'm grateful.
You'll stay with this piece, 1 suppose,
as long as the run lasts. But in the
end, what's the idea? Do you want
to be an actress?"
"The notion Of just going on-not
changing anything or improving any
thing; doing the same thing over and
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30
. Whv He Came Home.

Roscoe Boone Muncie electrical
contractor, went home late the other
afternoon to find Mrs. Boone enter
tanning q company Of women at cards.
He had forgotten about the party and
besides 1t was the usual period Of the
day for him to remember about the
evening meal.
"Oh, Mr.. Boone" said one of the
guests as he stumbled upon the room
filed with women, "did you come
home to supper?"
"Oh, no; not at ALL" he replied gal
lantly, even If somewhat confusedly.
81 just came home to see what time
1t as."-Indianapolis News.
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30

over again for forty weeks, or even
four, seems perfectly ghastly-just to
keep going round and round like a
horse at the end Of pole. What I'd
like to do, now that this is finished,
is-well, to start another"
His eyes kindled. That's it," he
said. That's what I've felt about you
all along. 1 suppose It's the reason 1
felt you never could be an actress. You
see the thing the way do-the whole
fun of the game Is getting the thing.
| Once it's got :" He snapped his
fingers, and with an eager nod she
agreed.
swell then, look here" he said. 'Pve
an idea that could use you to good
advantage as sort Of personal as
sistant. There'll be a good deal Of
work just Of the sort you did with the
sextette, teaching people to talk and
move about like the sort of folk they're
supposed to represent. 1t would be
done more if we could teach chorus
people to act human. Well, you can
do that better than l, that's the plain
truth. Under this new contract of
mine that expect to sign in a day or
two, III simply have to have somebody.
And then, Of course, there's the cos
tuning. That's a great game, and l
think you've a talent for it.
"There you are! The job will be
paid from the first great deal better
than what you've got here. And the
costuming end Of it, if you succeed,
would run to real money. Well, how
about itf'
But" said Rose, little breathless-
ly-"but don't have to stay here with
THE Girl Upstairs? I couldn't just
leave, could II"
"Oh, I sha'n't be ready for you just
yet, anyway" he said. ''Tll write when
I am, and by that time you'll be per-
fectly free to give them your two
weeks notice. They'll be annoyed, of
course; but, after all, you've given
them more than their moneys worth
already. Well-will you come if I
writer"
1T seems too wonderful to be true"
she said. Eyes, I'll come, of course"
He gazed at her in a sort of fas-
cination. Her eyes were starry, her
lips a little parted, and she was
so still she seemed not even to be
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30
spend More for Sweets.

American people are spending more
for candy every year, according to fig
ures compiled recently by the census
bureau. They spent over $1S5,OO0,000
for factory-made sweets last year,
which is an average of about $1.80 for
every man, woman and child. Figures
recorded 65 years ago show that the
annual per capita consumption Of
candy was then about Is cents.
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30

basque type of blouse, the very latest
model is a trifle shortwaisted, giving
the figure modified empire silhouette.
II the blouse is developed in very soft.
Clinging fabric it has some very good
style possibilities.
The sketch shows a blouse made en-
tirely Of georgette. This model would
also develop attractively in fine hand
kerchief linen. 1t buttons In the CEN
teI back. and the front Of the blouse
is cleverly cut, so that the wide sash
girdle is in one with 1t, and this Is
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30
Buying a Substitute.

Bessie had a new dime to invest in
ice cream soda. "Why don't you give
your dime to missions?" said the minis
ter who was calling. Il thought about
that" said Bessie, ''but think I'll buy
the ice cream and let the druggist
give it to the missiOns."
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30
Pinchback Sweaters.

The pinchback, which has been an
popular in mems coats, is entering
largely into sweater styles this sum-
mer. Persian stripe silk is made with
one. which is belted and has a deem
collar effect. 1t also comes in pink.
turquoise and other shades.
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30

Peplum blouses hive made rather a
determined effort during two entire
seasons Immediately past to gain gen
eral favor. But they have been &C
corded rather uncertain attention. In
the first place, it is difficult to wear q
peplum blouse becomingly. 1t is unbe,
coming to the average figure and
should be selected only by women with
slender and youthful lines.
However, the one now appearing is
different from it's predecessors, says
the Washington Star Instead Of the
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30

Sewing or hemming with a thread
of the material is little secret that
even dressmakers know of, and its
practice will give the most satisfactory
results.
This method makes the stitches asI
invisible as the weave Of the cloth and
should be used in every part of the
suit or dress where invisible sewing
is desired. OF course some fabrics will
not permit Of the travelling of the
threads. but wherever possible the
method should be tried out
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30
A NEW BLOUSE TYPE

drawn to the back, where it is tied in q
soft loop and end bow. A cluster OF
tiny tucks at the neck opening in front
gives a dainty finish to the blouse.
Several rows of hemstitching Indicate
the upper edge of the girdle.
Blouses that button In the back ana
the sllpover models are unquestionably
leaders, except in distinctly sport gar.
ments, and even in these the slipover
model is seen.
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30
To Clean Gloves.

New white kid gloves may be
cleaned by rubbing with cloth damp
ened with milk and rubbed on with
soap. After gasoline has been used
on the gloves this method fails.
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30

Glass-Handled Umbrellas in VOGUE.
A novelty in sunshades is the cut
glass handle. which is shown in COL
ored plain and figured glass, also with
tiny glass flowers imbedded in the
crook, and wreathed round the stick
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30
THE FIRST PERFORMANCE OF "THE GIRL UPSTAIRS" IS
GIVEN WITH HUGE SUCCESS FOR ROSE JIMMY
WALLACE, DRAMATIC CRITIC, MAKES A DISCOVERY

SynopssRose Stanton. of moderate circumstances mars
wealthy Rodney Adh and for more than
The life pals
longs something decides that motherhood will be big
She the OF
dissatisfied with
ilene her dOng husband she disappears into
the world good her initiative gets job in
musical rehearsal and lives in cheap
roomng intelligence get her place
fashionable friends think
to California.
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30

Well, what do you think Of f91Ts
smart summer sports girl? Don't you
think that her costume is the striking
and sportive affair that every young
miss likes to wear? The frock is Of
red and white striped Yosan, combined
with white La Jerz.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-05
DRUGGISTS IN WAR TIMES

Among those who have their troubles in times the
druggists are not the least is very difficult to get many
drugs and even impossible to get some. In addition to
IN fact the cost Of nearly everything the druggist uses
IN his business has gone up very considerably
IN spite of this druggists have tried their best to keep
prices to customers down low as possible In selling
what they have to pay dearly for they have tried
add minimum to the price, that the purchaser shall
not suer the full burden, but only the smaller part Of
it, of The increased cost Of chemicals.
IN many instances complaints have been made by pur-
chasers because there has been slight increase in the
cost OF drugs or medicines The real fact has been that
the increased cost to the druggist has been many times
tha charged to the customer and the druggist has borne
that loss himself without saying word.
lhese are war times and the fact must be kept in mind
by a We shall have to do the best can and is not
to be expected with terrible difficulties in getting what is
needed increased cost of all manufacturing, and gen
era boost to the cost of everything all along the line that
ne must Go the of his business that the druggist
alone shall be able to maintain prices they formerly
existed
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-05
How to Adorn
The Church For
The Holiday

"HURCH decoration should ba
~ started at least week before
Christmas. Better be early and
do the work deliberately rather than
leave 1t and rush and slight the un.
dertaking ut the last moment.
Have decorations light and use color
sufficient to make them cheerful. Work
In plenty of red and white.
Everlasting flowers are good for the
purpose. Bunches Of immortelles cDn
be broken up, wired into small bunch
es ana used in various ways. These
can be had In white, red, yellow and
other colors.
Work color into the garlands ut prop.
er intervals to relieve the somber ef-
feet of the heavy dark green wreath
Ing. Pampas plumes are excellent
where they can be used away from
gas-lights or danger of fire.
Holly branches are most useful and
appropriate. Laurel, lockwood, wild
smilax, branches Of evergreen trees
and tissue paper wreaths, bells and
garlands oil work In together effec-
lively where n little taste and judg-
ment are used In the arrangement
Buy material without delay as deal
ers usually sell out completely before
Christmas.
Letters for notices can be cut from
gold, silver or colored paper or sheet
wadding.
For covering mantels in the home
evergreen boughs, wild smilax and
holly are generally used; also for stair
railings. Ground pine garlands are
used for festoOning around the walls
and ceiling, over doors, stair rails, etc.
Outside decorations may consist Of
garlaDds over the front door, wreathes
on the door and on the .gateposts at
the entrance to the yard.
In plants the Norfolk Island pine,
araucaria, palms, large ferns, aspidls-
ira, bay and box plants in tub are USE
full where they can be had. Churches
oftentimes are able to borrow some
Of these from members. Where this
is done arrangements should be made
to keep the building sufficiently warm
all the time the plants are in the
church to prevent damage. Plants we'll
wrapped in paper will carry quite a
distance without injury in very cold
weather. A closed car Is used by
florists for cold weather plant deliver
ies.-New York Sun.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-05
One Historic ChristmastIde.

The crusades had wonderful intlu-
ence upon the literary taste as we'll as
the national manners and festivities
of Christmastide.
It was Mt the Christmas festival of
1914 that the barons demanded from
King John the document which as the
foundation Of English liberties is
known by the name of Magma Charta.
Johns tyranny had become intolerable,
and the hopes Of the people hung on
the fortunes Of the French campaign
In which he was then engaged. After
his defeat and return to England the
barOns met secretly and swore to de-
mand the restoration of their liberties
by charter under the kings seal. Hav.
ing agreed to assemble for this pur.
pose at Christmas. they separated. On
the fenst Of the Epiphany the barons
asked Of the king his confirmation OF
the laws Of Edward the Confessor and
Henry 1. John met the barons with
an absolute refusal, but, finding them
firm, pleaded for time to consider. This
was granted, and in 1915, knowing II
to be inevitable, he called the barons
to Runymede and there signed the
great charter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-05

used to help the wounded soldiers,
And she had not sold one single, soil
tary stamp of her twenty-five!
How she had trudged around from
door to door, only to meet the same
Kind smile and shake Of the head Amy
told her mother, and when Mrs. Wells
offered to buy all the stamps herself the
little girl shook her head.
Il ought to be able to sell them out
side my home, mother DEAR" she said
THAT would be real work."
Mrs. Wells sighed and smiled. She
couldn't very we'll afford to buy even
the twenty-five stamps that Amy want
ed to sell, for, every penny was needed
In that little household. Mr.. Wells had
died year or two before, and Amy's
mother had to sew for living. She
was very busy, for she> was trying to
finish some work so as to receive the
money in time to buy something for
Christmas.
kiss me, little daughter" Mrs. Wells
said, with smile, "and then carry this
dress up to Miss Granger on the hill"
The Changers lived in big house at
the top Of the hill. 1t was quite the
largest house in Little River, and the
three ladies lived there alone with
two servants. They were Miss Belle
Granger, Miss Lucy and Miss Beth.
Ihey were not very young, but they
were very kind and sweet.
The maid admitted Amy to the front
hall, oil warm and glowing from a
great fire on the hearth.
How do you do, Amy? Wouldn't
you like one Of these little mipce
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-05
The Wondrous Season.

Christmas-the same old story;
Sweet with its sweet old way;
Tho gifts and the songs and glory,
The spirit of youth and play.
Christmas-the tabled Santa,
The tree with It's magic light,
The stars and the drums and trumpeti
! The toys and the tinsel bright
Christmas-no change forever:
: The letters to good old Kris,
The arms Of the little children
: And the lips that are sweet to kiss.
Christmas-the changeless beauty,
! Older, and still so young
With its glory Of childhood spirit
And its tales Of the fairy tongue.
Chrlstmas-the streets to show 1t,
Tho shops with their brilliant sight:
The windows Of charm to glow It,
The festive and magic light.
Christmas-and still appealing
With It's utter glory to men
AS over their gray hearts stealing
Their boyhood comes again.
Christmas-the same old blessing,
The holy and lovely spell
or tenderest trust and confessing,
And the glory of all things we'll.
Christmas-the wondrous reason,
AS fresh in It's JOY today
AS 1t was in the vanished visions
or the childhoods far away.
Baltimore Sun.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-05

tarts?" And there was Miss Beth
Granger with plate Of mince tarts.
ooh, thank you!" gasped Amy as she
took one.
wait a moment and Annie will
wrap 1t In paper napkin so you can
carry 1t home," said Miss Beth rs she
pressed button for the maid. But
when Annie came with the paper nap.
kin. which was all gay with holly and
Christmas bells, Miss Ruth put all the
mince tarts In it and gave 1t to Amy.
"Oh. thank you so much !" repeated
Amy. thinking how her mother would
enjoy the tarts. Mother sent the
Dress"
my sister Is trying 1t on" said Miss
Beth. "Wait moment Amy, and I
will get the money for you"
She had just disappeared when Miss
Lucy Granger came bustling through
the hall. II wonder If you would mail
these little packages for me, Amy2"
she said. II am so provoked because
I have used up my Christmas SEALS"
"Of course will mail the packages,
Miss Lucy" said Amy; then she added
shyly, "I-I have some Christmas seals
IF you would like them."
"You have? How very fortunatel"
Amy told her obout the seals and
how she had been unable to sell even
one Of them, TO her great JOY Miss
Lucy bought the whole twenty-five and
put the money In Amy's pocketbook,
together with bright silver quarter
for herself. II hope you will have
very happy Christmas, DEAR" Miss
Lucy said.
The next day Amy took the Red
Cross money to her teacher, and Miss
Smith told her she had done very well.
Early Christmas morning the Gran
ger auto car stopped before the Wells
door, and the chauffeur brought In a
great basket for Mrs. Wells. There
was new dress for Amy, with warm
cloak for her mother, besides cunning
doll The bottom Of the basket was
filed with good things to eat.
my Christmas week began with
tears" laughed Amy as bright drops
fell on her round cheeks, "and II is
ending In tears tool"
"Tears Of happiness, darling" said
her mother.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-05
@-@-@-D-D-@-D
g MIR. Santa Claus 8
d Man i

~ mr.. SANTA CLAUS
" WI MAN, Won't youQ!
please tell me 1ohy
O. You come 'otth your reindeer &.
out OF the skyf =
-. DO you get from the stars
~ those bright, shiny toys &;
Thdt yon bring as doa0n here
a. II aoere good little b0vs1 Il
Mr.. Santa Claus Man, uon't =
~ you please tell me tDhy !
W You don't fdll straight do,on z!
a0hen you come from the
"a sky2 e
DO the clouds hold you up or Il
~ does old MFR. Sun
W Watch oVer your sleigh till q
your journey IS doneS
60 Mr.. Santa CLAUS Man, aren't &
you eUer afraid
E. Your sleigh 1o0n't hold all !
" the toys you haze made, z;
and aren't you afratd yon'H
90 let some of then, fan, 4.
Perhaps my neto sled or mn ~i
~ sisters net0 dOllY
Y Mr.. Santa CLAUS Man, do the V
birdS eDer fv
~ AS TOR up dc you Hue up Tn G
the skD1
~ and are you great friends =
W aotth the man IN the Y
mOOnp
60 Doe8 he ride In your 8leiGh Il
or tent there room? i
"a on, please, Mr.. Santa Claus &
r Man, let me knoU
About all these thin0o thos
~ hdVe puzzled me 80. &
Can't you manage II, come.
Eh hoto, ntD mind to relieve, =
W Whsn you come doom our Y
chimney on meet OhTtst.
60 mae eVe7 #
---f'isfaDur0h PYes8.
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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-05

before Christ.
mas, and little
Amy Wells was SO
happy. The teach
er had given her
some Red Cross
seals to sell, and
when Miss Smith
had distributed
the red and white
and green seals
among her schol-
ars she had ex-
planned to them
oil about the pur-
pose Of the Red
Cross society and
how the money
earned would he
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-05
Christmas Seals
BY CLARISSA MACKIE

~ r was only few days
. before Christ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-04
CITY employees
TO PRESS PLEA
FOR MORE PAY

The high cost OF living T. driving
IA TO H." will be tho battlecry OF
the city employees who will crowd
the council chamber Friday night
TO tell the members OF the Judge,
committee that they need and
want big Increases.
Only those who now are drawing
800 month or iess will DO there.
Chief OF Police Rockingham viii
represent tho policemen. while al
most every department will have n
spokesman 90 lay It's case before
the council.
Some OF the heaviest taxpayers
IN the city. The ones Who would be
hardcs, hit Il salaries were en-.
larged. will appear for US, said
city employees Friday.
Perhaps other cities are paying
less than Seattle In. but its a fac,
tina; Seattle isn't paying enough.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-04
It's Easy to Peel Off
All Your Freckles

rNe contrast between the frcekles
and the clear skin usually 10 80
great that no bleach can 30 mpre
than partially successful In oolitcr-
atlnx the dtafiEurrmrrfs Ordinary
Ha-Fcnlined wax ~ FAR better. 10 Ut
orally pceis CIT the frccklcs Get an
ounce % to at the nearest Drugstore
and tonight spread on enough 20
compietrly cover your face, remove
IN the morning. with warm water.
Repeat daily until every frcckie Har
disappeared
Rough. blotchy. pimpl@d skin. also
common at this season, may be en-
slrely gotten rid % by this same
method. without discomfort or In
convenience. Tho effort Is decidedly
worth while. tho new complexion
obtained being so clear. smooth and
youthful
II bothered with wrinkles or
crows feet. battle the fac, IN a
lotion made BY di-soivins an ounce
of powdered saNoitts IN a half ptnt
~ witch haxei INT. - the most
effective and quickest acting wrin-
kIe treatment known, II T. perfect
Is harmless Advertisement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-04

known to be such won't be ac-
cepted.
but once in n while a bad one
gets in.
Behave or Get Out
For this fellow there are only
two avenues open; either he must
bring himself mp 10 the level OF hia
fellows. the vast majority of
whom are clean, well-behaved
chaps. or he must leave the serv-
ice.
"A few drops OF sour milk will
spoil gallon Of good milk" one
OF the instructors at tho Norfolk
training station used TO say.
! talked with an old resident Of
Norfolk one day. when hundreds OF
bluelackets we're in town on a hol.
lday.
He was particularly impressed
he said. with the gcntlemanly he
havior Of the crowd.
THE personnel OF the navy
has been wonderfully lmprov-
ed" he said. ~ can remember
back about rs years ago when
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-04
She Dreams Son Is
Kidnapped; He's Gone

ST. LOUIS. Msc Mrs ida
Davis was awakened At lao n m.
by dreaming that her son. Harold
IL. was being kidnapped by two
negroes.
She rushed into his room and
found the bed empty An open win
dow indicated the route Of his do
parture.
The boy slept in the same room
with his father. Charles. They
went 20 bed at 7:so o'clock. The
father vas no, awakened by the
departure OF the boy. who took al
hts clothing with him.