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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-08

Capt. T. ). Stokes on yesterday
celebrated his eightieth birthday and
had the pleasure of having with him
on this occasion besides his home
folks, his daughter, Mrs. j. s. Ham
mond, of Kosciusko, and his son, Mr.
Wade Stokes, who was accompanied
by his wife and children. The Com
mereial joins Capt. Stokes numerou:
friends in wishing for him many hap
by returns of the day.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-08

Washington. Feb. Every phase
Of the situation which at any hour
may bring the United States 20 war
with Germany was discussed by Pres
dent Wilson and his advisers at to-
days cabinet meeting. The faint
hope that Germany after all might
modify her new submarine campaign
so as to avoid making an active enc
my of America was touched upon,
as was the probable position of other
neutrals. But most Of the cabinets
attention was given to reports by
each member upon the energetic ef-
forts Of his department of the gov
ernment to prepare for war if II is
to come.
In some quarters here the inter
view given by Foreign Minister Zim-
mermann in Berlin expressing friend
ly feeling towards the United States
was viewed as favorable sign. Lit
tie weight was attached to it by the
cabinet, however, for the foreign
minister's remark that he hoped the
American government would under
stand Germany's reasons for inau.
eurating unrestricted warfare on the
sea was construed as meaning that
no change of course was to be ex-
| pected.
| Preliminary reports of the sinking
of the British steamer Eavestone and
the killing of an American Negro
seaman are not regarded as estab
fishing such a case as will be the sig.
nal for hostilities.
| A brief dispatch from Consu
Frost at Queenstown today announc
ed the destruction of the ship anc
the killing of the American sailor b.
shells striking boat which had jus
left the vessel. A complete repor
will be awaited, but officials believ'
that circumstances surrounding thi
incident indicate an attempt on tn
part of the Eavestone to resist o
escape from an attacking submarine
| There also is involved the ques
ton of whether the ship was in tn
service of. the British government
. The consul's dispatch referred to he
as provisional charter" but as tn
term collier is used abroad in speak
, ing of coal carrying craft general
! | ly, not much significance is attache
: to the consul's description. More
! over, it is suggested that the messag
: might have been garbled by skeleton
! izing for the cable.
The position of the governmer
was said to be still one of waiting.
was stated officially after the cabint
meeting that there had been no d.
velopments to change that attitude
: 1t also was explained authoritative
ly that the next step of the Unite
J. States, if one is necessary, will
taken without addressing any inquir
to Germany. If American lives {
n ships are illegally destroyed by II
h Germans, action will follow as soc
S as the fact is established to the pre-
ident's satisfaction.
! Entente diplomatic representativ
, here allowed it to become known du
= ing the day that while highly graz
# fled over the break with German
Ie they were not at all anxious to s
'e the United States actually draw
)t into the war. They frankly expires
ed a growing fear that Germany d
liberately precipitated the ruptu
; for the purpose of starting militia
- proceedings in America and there
= cutting off munitions and suppl
:. from the allies.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-08

The numerous friends of Mrs. G.
w. Boyd, a popular matron of the
Dunbar neighborhood, will regret to
learn that she has for some time pas.
been confined to her bed by la
grippe.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-08

Mrs. Mary Runciman, one of the
best known and most universally be-
loved ladies in Columbus, hsd the
misfortune to fall and break her hip
Tuesday morning. The accident,
which occurred at her home, No. 1024
College street, will entail severe suf-
fering and Is d source of sincere 1s-
gret to her countless friends.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-08

Miss Alice Ridings is expected
home Saturday from St Louis, where
she he's been purchasing spring mil
linery for the Ideal Millinery Store.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-08

Mrs. Warren Davis is expected
home the end of the week, after a
fortnight's visit to her daughter,
Mrs. P. G. Brabston, in Birmingham.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-08

Mr. 7 Kaufman spent the first
of the week in Meridian with friends.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-08

Mrs. Isaac Parker. of Selma. Ala.
is visiting friends in the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-08
Arkansas a Formidable Battleship.

~ ATTAIN HOY SMITH First
T. division OF the Of the wyoming
She has thirty three aud
equipment She used Badgers flagship Wyoming
q laid repairs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02

pervade the home on Thanksgiving
Day, even thongh one consc3entionsIy
dimes on boiled fish wheatiess bread
and sGgarless tea the rest of the-~e eek
II YOU feel YOU haven't, anything
else 10 be thankful for this year. be
thankful YOU are an American Even
without being spinelessiy glad" like
Pollysnna hat every worry natlona,
or domestic, isn't worse worry. one
may fnd--looking into ones own
heart---a good deaf 10 give earnest
thanks for. even in hard and anxious
year.
Because 1t * a wartime season. osy
course. some OF The Thanksgiving table
faFors ~trc in The form OF empty shells,
There are tiny shells and Formidable
looktng big fellows made OF PAPER
macbe and decorated to look like
metal But the end OF the shell comes
off to revel 40 iunocuoHs filling OF
bon.bons. There are little rifles too.
and fags and flags And flags Flag
deoorStiou for a Thanksgiving dinner
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02

And the true mericsn woman plans.
not for an elaborate course dinner
with costly flowers and place fav5rs
and those guests whom it would be
good policy TO entertain: but arranges
a simple. typical New England Thanks
giving feast. makes the atmosphere OF
the home as homelike as possible and
bids TO the festivity those relatives who
have not so great a share of this
worlds goods, or who live lonely lives
without home environment. Even II
wood Is high this year. by all means,
on THANKSGIVING Day have a pleasant
fire glowing on the hearth. Even II
the table decorations must be of crepe
paper. have plenty of gay orange and
yellow and russell to give proper atmos-
phere to the feast. Autographed tur-
key place cards and pumpkin coiored
crepe paper nut dishes will give a
turkey taste to the economically neces-
sary chicken fricassee or even mutton
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02

be added to each front so that a good
lap may be secured. The sleeves are
in tho ordinary kimono style, knitted
as one proceeds with the sweater. and
fve-inch border of purling at the
bottom makes the sweater cling to the
little figure at the hips, holding in the
small petticoats and insuring extra
warmth. Turned back cuffs are
puricd also and there may be nat.
turnover collar or The neck may be
aollarlcss. finished with double row
Of crochet. Re sure 10 add pockets
for bahy's wee handkerchief and make
the buttons of wooden moalds-t~o
rows of buttons, for the double breast.
wool
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02

table is rather new, but the idea Is not
bad one-for wartime One hostess
has thought Of a pumpkin table cen
ter, the top cut out so tina; the pump
kin forms bowl for the fruits of the
season, and all around the pumpkin a
circle of small silk flags of the Allies,
the stick OF each nag thrust into the
pumpkin.
There is nothing more beautiful or
appropriate for Thanksgiving table
decoration. than autumn leaves and
autumn fruit. The mellow tones of
piums. grapes. sickle pears, picked out
with the rich yellows OF oranges, har-
monize delightfully."- with the russell,
gold and crimson Of autumn foliage
BY Thanksgiving Day the trees have
lost their leaves and those leaves
blowing about on the ground are brit,
tie and brown: so II is well to gather
the Thanksgiving leaves early and
press them between blotting papers In
anticipation of the event. II you have
not done this, make a memorandum to
90 so next year and place the memo
fandum where you will come across it
IN early October. One woman known
10 the writer has splendid reminder
OF this kind. In box on her desk are
twelve envelopes, each marked with
month OF the year. When she hears
or reads of anything that 1T would be
we'll TO remember in a certain month.
she makes memorandum. or cuts out
Ginning and tucks it in the proper
envelope. The first of every month
she opens that months envelope and
goes over the memos.
THANKSGIVING Day is Home Day and
Family Day all over this land of ours.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02

r,a,. ta .,1{i.4-- or o,- fta{r MAY, te ~
Iacea st,.Ia of IAN ter ana he otb.
W. 49, -, $500 80 nm, .tatt
toos "a rnaai,,n, ho.,s poth na,rs
49, sT,a,,,,1 ~ .,.,oil.,4 r,-,s,tr
A Warm Goat Essential
No item in the business WARDROBE
is - important as the warm, practice
coat which may be slipped on and oA
easily and worn in ali weathers. M
admirable coat is pictured and the fur
collar adds a pleasing touch oe smar.
mass The very modish collar on the
tailored slJir vas made from a seal
slin nuff Of vestervear, and the suit
he a readv.naae model OF blue gab.
ariine--rot au extensive suit because
IL was picked up ~ d reduced value
sale. but q very attractive suit and
one in perfect good taste for bushes
or Saturday half holiday wear The
veivet sailor is also y model Of last
wear. with "a builtup crown covered
with draped satin. Trimming ha's
is less strenuous and narve-w earlns
than making dresses, and the girl MItF
a knacN for millinery can evolve
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02

stew that VIII surprise you.
This year mary Thanksgiving dinner
tables VIII have a military suggestion.
One OF these is the soldier turkey
shown, centerpiece. The turkey is
made OF crepe paper has military hat.
collar, buttons. pockets, etc. The
body of the turkey contains the favors
and these are attached to ribbon
steamers which are fastened at the
birds sides, Every favor Will be an
article for soldiers kit and its
recipient will Immediately forward il
to her pet soldier boy or donate it to
the nearest Red Cross headquarters.
Another novelty is martial Jack Hor-
ner in the shape of a service tent. flaps.
guy ropes and all. The outer flaps lift
UP and the favors are drawn forth by
lengths of manila rope, very light
weight rope, OF course---which seems
to give a better service touch than
ribbon,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02

ce'ved than II she, shopper is merely
a cash customer" who may or may
not come to the store again. But only
the business girl who is very sure Of
her own practical qualities, OF her
good sense ana self-restralnt IN reslst
ing atiurlns bargains. shou.d cuts.
waite the charge account habit. H.
takes 4 level brad and MACH @alf.
control 70 manage "a charge account
aa an u efage business girl salary
and OH. the awfulncss Of bills coming
in when shere is no money TO. meet
them
Buying Eeads-Made Clothes.
Most business women. living in or
near large cities fInd IT much better
economy 30 buy their clothes ready.
made. Very little more IS paid for
frosks and suits that are all ready 10
put or, and oh the 50 ving in time and
nervous energy No business girl can
give her best efforts TO her work who
spends her evenings over needle and
sewing machine. Evenings should be
spent in recreation. resting OF reading
one night "a week devoted 10 meuding
and freshening up The wardrobe is all
any business woman should have 10
give 10 clothes consideration
On Saturday every large department
store offers special values for bust.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02
Thanksgiving Day in War Time

n T HAS BEEN GENERALLY con
ceded as proper and correct that
on the great American day Of
! THANKSGIVING for past blessings, no
ffange shall be made in the. tradition
y manner OF celebration. Wartime
economies shall be less rigidly OBJ
|erycd on this day Of days: every fam
BY shall with free heart, enjoy it's
|eEuiaf Thanksgiving feast and The
|oneiy shall be asked TO make part OF
The festiyity wherever possible.
After all, a real American Thanks
living. celebrated in the good old way,
|honld not make an undue drain upon
|ho exchequcr OF any family who live
(abitually in ordinary comfort. II
turkey is proh.bitiNcfy high. there is
Toast chicken; and mashed potatoes
Ind turaips, cranberry sauce. and even
law oysters are not. impossible treats
10 tho food cnnservationist, And every
housewife knows that the cheapest OF
In pies is old fashioned pumpkin, SO
III good cheer and spirit Of thanks
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02

ness women Hats. coats suits,
froeks. neckwear and the like are ad-
vertised, and displayed prominently
at prices attractive 10 wage-earning
pockethooks, Fortunate is the bust.
ness girl whose once Is so situated
that she can do little shopping dur
ing her lunch hours and thus save
the precious Saturdays for the serious
problems OF coats. suits and frocks
This year the business woman. like
everybody else has to economixe aud
economics to make the dress allow
ance cover what is necessary for
presentabIe appearance Shoes wall
have 10 be resoled and hats retrimmed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02

and one frock must do the work of
TWO The business girl has taken =
Liberty Bond 10 do her bit. and prices
for footwear and for furs are discour-
aging. to say The least--but we shall
all weather the storm somehow, and
the brave little business girl will be
one OF those who deserve most credit
About The first of December the
mark downs begin to appear in The
shops and then comes the business
woman's cleaning time, Rare bar
gains are to be had--ihe important
thing is TO buy with one eye on pres
ent needs and the other eye on chang
ing fashions. II never pays 10 pick
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02
BATH ROOM LINENS

IN aiE OLD days OF tho tin tub
any towel was' supposed To We
good enough for the guest pro-
- AAded 1t was n towel clean and
Tree from holes. But with The coming
r tiled floors and walls and elaborate
Eirlnihlne dSturcs The bath room be-
|nrne one of the show places Of the
loaso- aeSt in Importance 10 the
lest HtsaHA III the Hostess. point of
few. There must be. always ready
or the transient guest, rack of fresh
oweis and these are apt to be quite
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02

luxurious al4airs. Tho guest towel
rack should be somewhat apart from
the racks used BY he members OF the
family and woe be to the masculine
member who catches up one of the
guest towels and leaves the guest rack
denuded' unbeknownst 10 hostess.
Fer a guest feels good deal of em.
ESTABLISHMENT il, having 10 ask fol
towcts' The guest rack should hold
two monogramme face towels of
damask. large bath towel, also
wash cloth to match the bath towel.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02

|kZX LIZ S2ssss NJl4k4s = &lHJGE
wardrobe may be bought on IA
single Saturday afternoon: but
- in all probability it's plans have
|neen In the making through many
week. The wise business woman does
not buy what shs secs, either because
|har fancy liz taken or because sho
wants TO get the trouble Of shopping
|sssr She looks about cs refalts. one
zsssys EFT sssaSsss ssg.fsfs X Il Is 'y.F
Huring the week. and then invests her
|Hnoney when her mind IL made ND.
sometimes. to be sure. there are won
Fderfnl bargains--chances thai must
be snapped up at once or forever LOST
r--and this is where the weeks of
planning have been valuable; for the
shopper knows exaetIy what she needs
Fann how much she can afford 90 spend
FOR every item OF her wardrobe. IF
p blouse is offered at real bargain.
|snd II Is precisely the sort ot blouse
(ahc has hoped for, then by all means
|ouy IL instantly; next week it may be
gone.
Running Charge Accounts.
There Is great convenience in hav-
FnE charge account. or several
Eharye accounts al various stores
fshopping may be done with less strain
Ind. effort and better service Is re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02

up "a rare bargain that is cheap be.
cause its style is doomed. and the
eanny business shopper knows what
styles are likely to he doomed
Serge And Mohair ErociSs For once
Wear.
Though there Is nothing like a neat
blouse and we'll cut skirt for day-lu-
iay-out office wear. ono does become
mortally tired of an everlasting mode
OF dress. So perhaps. does ones EN-.
sployer4 The blouse and skirt will
look all the heater and more attrac-
tive II there IL a smart Little tailored
frock for alternate wear, and the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02

aops are fun OF these simple frocks
moderate prices. Some are OF navy
gge. some of mohair and such q cos
lme for business wear, must be
'iGidly tailored, with perhaps q collar
u white stuff for relief and becom-
II sness, A very good frock OF blue
mohair IS pictured, without actual
drapery. the skirt suggests drapery.
and convenient pockets are hidden m
der the slashed flaps over the hips.
The front and back panels with pteats
below are avery good style this year
and the frocks are Frightened by sim
pie. self@oned embroidery on skirt
and panels This business girl wears
one Of the dainty yet practical feather
turbans which looks distinctive with
out being undAly expensive. There
are many excellent business frocks
made on the prevailing lines. straight
and loose from shoulder to hem with
i belt or knotted sash to hold the
trock gracefully TO the figure at the
waistline. Many of these dresses arc
be had reasonably. In good style
md made of very fair material. An
,ftractive froek was noted in the
subway the other afternoon and lis
Nearer. evidently a young business
woman, wore with it--since the day
Was warm and Indian summary
scarf Of inexpensive FUR. sotne sort 81
f8rk fo& TIE frock was or btae
serge pleated from yoke There
were probably seams at the sides,
where the breadths OF fabric joined
bias 40 seams were visible. the costume
was fitted entirely by the pleats. and
the lines were rather straight, mar
row belt Of the serge passing around
the waistlIre.
Making Shoes Last.
When shoes are worn every day
ana all day long they are apt TO give
out very speedily, Leather needs
rest like everything else and two pairs
OF shoes. worn alternately win last
three times as long rs two pairs worn
in saccession-one pair replacing the
other This business girl will need
one pretty pair % buttoned boots for
occasions. and a pair of house pumps
which should be slipnod on the mo-
ment She comes home from WORK The
business shoes-~-iwo pairs Or Them
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02

jacket for the little girl who must
have some protection over her thin
house frock on cold winter mornings
before the furnace is we'll up for
the day. a delightful little house
sweater for the tiny girl is made OF
white ice wool. SO soft and lish. baby
Will never feel the weight OF 1t as
she plays about the nursery or runs
through the halls. The little sweater
Is double breasted. which means that,
after putting in the ribs on the should
or, an extra number OF stitches must
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02
Wisdom in Buying Things Ready Madeif Shop
ping is Done With Discrimination Ho.e the
Office Worker Economics in Footwear
IheAduantages of Coat u.s. Suit Hats

HE BUSINESS GIRLS winter
wardrobe may be bought on "a
single Saturday afternoon: but
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02
BABY'S WINTER SWEATER

IA osT WOMEN WHO knit, are
finding time, between sweat
ers; helmets and socks for
y y = the soldiers. to turn off wee
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-11
Pastor of Hill Church
Resigns; VIII Work at
Pipe Bending Plant

At the morthly business meeting
of the congregation of the Market
Street Baptist Church, last evening.
the resignation of the pastor, the
Rev. Walter II. Dallman, rendered
several weeks ago. was accepted. The
acceptance was made at the recon-
mendation of the council of the
church which met Monday evening
In the absence of the pastor, II. D.
Jackson acted as moderator of the
business meeting and within two
weeks will appoint a pulpit commit
scr
Tine recommendation accepted
last evening provide that the pas
torate cf Mr.. Esliman terminate
August 81. He will be allowed the
use of the parsonage until January
l. or until 1t Is needed by the trustees
for the new pastor. He will assist
the church until the new pastor is
called. Different ministers will also
assist at the services each Sunday
after November 1.
The resignation of Mr.. Dallman
was caused by failing health. Sew
eral weeks ago he announced to his
'shioners that he was forced to
esign because his health would not
stand the strain. The members of
the Market Street church were re-
luctant to accept the resignation,
ard IL was only after Mr.. Dallman
insisted that action was finally taken.
Mr.. Dallman has accepted a position
at the Harrisburg Pipe and Pipe
Bending Company.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-11
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TELEGRAPH readers in Har-
risburg last evening were
given the full score and story
of yesterdays world champion
ship baseball game. No other
newspaper in the Central Penn
sylvania field was able to give all
its home readers this news. The
Telegraph's direct and exclusive
Associated Press service, with an
operator in the baseball grounds
and another in the Telegraph Of
flee, and the big metropolitan
press enabled this newspaper to
score this remarkable beat.
Another scoop" which Tele-
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evening papers in this field en-
joyed yesterday, was an account
of the mutiny in the German fleet
a story that was spread under
glaring headlines by the big city
papers of this morning.
These beats are in line with the
accounts of the Russian revolt,
the landing of first American
troops in France, the great VOL
canic eruption in Central Amer
lea and the Pope's peace mes
sage, which appeared first in the
Telegraph and not until many
hours later in any other Harris
burg newspaper.
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