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Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
AIR OF THE ORIENT
CHECKS ARE REALLY PLAIDS
Fashion This Year Has Decreed That
to Be Smart They Must Not Be
Less Than Two Inches Square.

We have progressed very much in
our definition of the word "check.
cred" since last year, says a fashion
authority. Then a check was under.
stood ordinarily to mean a combina
tion of white and black, or of colors.
of small dimensions. so that at short
distance a monotone effect was
given.
Now, however, fashion has decreed
that to be absolutely smart the checks
of the fabrics of the present season
must not be less than two inches
square. This means that what we
term checks are really plaids, ex-
cepting that fewer colors enter into
the design.
Fortunately, most of these enor-
nous checks are taken for sports
skirts, and the latter are plated
from waist to ankle and the aera Of
black and white blocks is happily
broken. Along with the popular black
and white there are such combinations
as gold and purple, red and gray.
green and tan and yellow and blue.
They are to be worn with the lin
Geric shirtwaist, usually topped by Il
sweater whose color matches the most
vivid or striking one introduced in
the skirt design.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
A Knitted Sports Costume.

Among the costumes lately arrived
from Paris is knitted sports costume
consisting of narrow skirt and sweat
er blouse, the model made of white
yarn showing border effect Of large
red roses placed at intervals around
lower part of skirt. The mannequin
wore with shis costume knitted tam
to match. Another idea was q knitted
yarn blouse worn with skirt Of
'Kasha" and still another unique sports
suit was developed Of white Kasha
showing narrow skirt slit up to
the knees; band Of woolen em-
broidery in Paisley pattern defined
the slit on either side. The jacket was
adorned with embroidery to corre-
SDOnd.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

Pockets have been playing an all
Important part in the vagaries Of fash
ion. Many new styles have been WOW
en- around them. Pockets have been
seen in every shape and form. Those
shown in the photo are the very latest
turn. They are gathered up in tunic
effect on the sides and extend pretty
near halfway around the frock. They
are wide, but not deep, unusual for
pockets. The collar, cuffs and edge
of the skirt are paneIed in bright
striped border. The frock is made of
rose-coIored Yosan silk.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

Canada farm lands will produce more
wheat of a better quality and at a
lower cost of production per acre than
has heretofore been known in grain
growing countries. 1t is no idle state
ment to say, that yields of fifty bushels
to the acre of wheat are grown in Can
ada; the statement is made in all seri-
BUSINESS and is backed up by the let
ters and aflidayits of reliable farmers
in Western Canada. These farmers
are enjoying the same home comforts
that their neighbors to the south par
ticipate; they have the same good
houses, the same good horses and
cattle, the same good roads and COM
munication as welI as the same good
social conditions, and, best of all. they
own their land and what they earn
they own for themselves. being Il foun-
dation for greater wealth and indie
Observation-Disclosures
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

body else do your job and have a clear
conscience. This republic has given
everything in the way Of opportunity,
and, on the other hand, 1t has the right
to demand the service of it's citizens.
"a voluntary service, however de-
lightful In theory, is ridiculous in prac-
tice. 1t would be a noble thing If
every man rushed to the colors. but
every man does not. Only 5000 men
have been enlisted in two weeks, and
l leave it to you to estimate how
long it will take to get an army Of q
million men,"
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
Tailored Shirts Of Silk.

Of silk or handkerchief linen new
tailored shirts are being made Of all
the soft colors. A lavender taffeta
shirt fastened with coin pearl buttons
has a pigh pointed collar and long
black silk strap tie. This shirt can
also be had in green gold and rose
che ngeable taffeta, pink and black.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
Paris Is for Green.

Green figures largely in the Paris
color card, but mostly in the bright
and light shades and the soft, cool,
medium tones. Clever sports coats,
sports costumes, afternoon and eve
ming frocks, sweaters and separate
skirts are shown in greens, and some
OF the prettiest linen and cotton mod
els are built up in green and white,
while in millinery and the little things
of dress there is plenty of green.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

said General Wood, "our men in our
uniform must be at the front. 1t is
no childs play. We shall send living
men and bring them back dead-but
never until this Is done shall we fulfill
our duty.
"You are now standing behind the
allied lines and behind such forces as
we have afloat. There is long period
of preparation ahead Of us, before we
shall be ready to assume our proper
position in the war, and the first step
is to back up the plan for universal
military service. You cannot let some
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
Chinese Influence More Pro-
nounced in Summer Frocks.
Tendency of Past Year Has Grown
Stronger This Season-ldea
Prevalent Even in the
Sweaters.

Many months ago-in fact, with the
showing of extreme models in the
spring of 1916-a decidedly oriental
note was heralded, and a great many
garments that borrowed either line or
coloring from the far East were shown.
In the year that has PASSED this ten
dency has grown stronger, and espe-
cially the Chinese influences recog-
nized. The summer crop Of tub frocks
shows many tailored dresses and sport
suits with coats or blOuses suggest
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
For UnWashabIc Buttons.

blouses, cover button moulds with any
color of silk or material wished, and
on the back of each button sew half
cf q patent fastener. Sew the other
half on blouse. The buttons can be
taken off for washing and replaced in
few minutes,
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
PLEA FOR UNIVERSAL SERVICE
Major General Wood Points Out What
He Considers the Duty of the
United States.

Boston.-Major General Wood,
speaking at a meeting of the Ameri-
can Cotton Waste Exchange here, said
that the United States would not fulfill
its duty in this war until it had sent
men TO the front. The meeting was
called to raise funds for the Red Cross.
sIf we are to be part Of the war"
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

expensive gown of fine, white hand
kerchief linen covered with needle
work. The shops are asking quite as
much for pink and white striped
muslin without lace as they do for
lingerie gown made in Paris, but that
is to be expected. The pleasant side
of the shield is that women can
achieve very good looking muslin
gowns in the home sewing room.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
Pockets.

Two-in-one pockets are style fea-
ture Of interest These are two pock-
cts in one panel, the patch pocket be-
ing slit at the bottom to hold small
coins for change.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

The cork oak of Spain Is said to
grow best in poorest soil.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
GOOD BACKS FOR BAD
Maysyllle Residents Are Learning
How to Exchange the Old Back
For q Stronger One.

Does your back ache, feel weak and
painful?
Do you suffer headaches, languor
and depression?
The kidneys may be calling for
help.
Weak kidneys cannot do their work.
Give them the help they need.
To cure kidney backache you must
cure the kidneys.
Use tested and proven kidney rem
edy.
Doans Kidney Pills have stood the
test.
Convincing proof of merit in Mays
vile endorsement:
Mrs. M. Holiday, 221 W. Second
St., Maysville, says: AT times, my
back has ached across my kidneys. My
kidneys have been irregular in action
and have had dizzy spells and head
aches. ! have always used Doan's
Kidney Pills, getting them at Wood &
Sons Drug Store, and they have never
failed to relieve these complaints"
Mrs. Holiday is only one Of many
Maysville people who have gratefully
endorsed Doan's Kidney Pills. II your
back aches-if your kidneys bother
you, don't simply ask for a kidney
rcmedy-ask distinctly for DOAN'C
KIDNEY PILLS, the same that Mrs.
Holiday had-the remedy backed by
home testimony. SOC all stores. Fos-
ter-Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
when Your Back Is Lame-Remem-
Der the Name.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
RAILROAD TINE TABLES
klf j. I71

No. II departs $3.50 q. m, daily e.
cspt Sunday.
No . departs 100 p. M. daily e.
|cept Sunday.
No. ~ departs $40 p. m. daily.
No. 10 arrives $3.50 q. m, daily n.
cept Sunday.
Nc. Is arrives 2;O5 p. m. daily.
No. II arrives $3.50 p. M, daily sx-
Ecept Sunday.
No. 1s arrives 1880 q. M, daily q,
cept Sunday.
No. II departs 1850 q. m, daily e.
|cspt Sunday.
No. 211 Sunday only, leave Mays
vile a. m.
No. PA arrive in Maysville 11:2S ?.
m. Sunday only.
Schedule effective Sunday, April ~,
subject To change without n0tick
II. 3. ELLIS, AySht.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

Preston Cherry, of Morgantown. Miss
Thomson and the two maids were beau
tiful gowns Of pale green tulle over
chiffon trimmed with silver lace and
the bridesmaids bouquets were pink
sweet peas and valley lilies tied with
pink tulle. The matron Of honor, Mrs.
Allison Trigg, of Glasgow, sister OF
the bridegroom, walked alone. She
was charming in flesh-colored tulle
over satin with lace trimmings and
carried an armful Of pink sweet peas
and valley lilies tied with tulie.
AS they passed to the altar the
bridegroom with his best man, his
brother, Mr.. James A. Dixon, of Bowl
ing Green, came from the library and
the couple joined for the beautiful
ceremony, during which AT Dawning
was softly played. For the blessing
the couple knelt on white SATIN cusn-
ions and after the prayer the joyful
strains of Mendelssohn's wedding
march sounded and congratulations
were showered upon the happy couple
The bride was charming in her ex-
quisite wedding robe of white Duchess
lace, an elegant heirloom over tulle
and white satin 1t was deliberately
trimmed with pearls and from the
shoulders fell the court train. He,
tulle veil was fastened in her hail
with pearls and she carried shower
OF valley lilies and white sweet peas.
Later in the evening they left for 6
trip of several weeks and on their re-
turn will make their home in Bowling
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

marketable eggs each year by dimin-
ishing the quantity that are rendered
unfit for food.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
STRODE.DIXON

The marriage of Miss Mary Evans
Strobe to Mr.. Paul Everett Dixon, OF
Bowling Green, KY, was a beautiful
event in society Wednesday. 1t was
celebrated at o'clock at the home OF
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Gay Strobe, on Forest avenue, the
Rev. j. w. Porter and the Rev. Mark
Coils officiating. The wedding colors
were pink and white and the decora-
tions were elaborate and in exquisite
taste. The halls, drawing room and
library were thrown together and as
a setting stately palms stood against
the walls and were banked in pyra-
mids before the mantels.
Before the ceremony, as the guests
assembled, Mr.. Bruce Reynolds with
his violin and Mrs. Margaret Foster
Acosta at the piano rendered charm
ingly selected program, playing for the
coming Of the bridal procession, the
Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin. AS
1t sounded, the ribbon bearers, Miss
Altha Thompson, cousin of the bride,
and Mr.. Owen Reynolds came from
the stairway through the hall and
drawing room carrying broad, white
satin streamers to each end of the
altar to form the aisle. Then followed
the two lovely bridesmaids, Misses
Carrie Lee Jones and Ernestine Perry,
came slowly alone down the stairway
and met the groomsmen, Mr.. S. A.
Greere, of Bowling Green, and Mr..
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

marketable eggs each year by dimin-
ishing the quantity that are rendered
unfit for food.
An increased production of ducks
eggs is advisable where available mar
kets are found.
The poultry house should be clean
and sanitary and the fowls free from
insect pests, thereby preventing dis
ease and mortality. 1t is estimated
that nearly $9,0OO,QOO worth of poul-
try is lost each year through disease
alone. Special attention should be
given to the feeding and housing Of
laying fowls at seasons of the year
when their natural source Of food sup
ply is cut off.
General Increase in Poultry Products
Although the Matching season prop
er should be considered at an end by
May l, 1t may be feasible in some Sec
tons Of the northern and northwest
ern part of this country to continue
Matching until the first of June. Chicks
Matched at that time, with proper
feed and management, will frequently
begin laying in January of the follow
ing year. The maturity of fowls
Matched late can be greatly increased
if the mother hens are confined until
the chicks are weaned. In this way
feed that Is furnished the chicks pro-
luces growth, instead of energy to
follow the mother. Extra precau-
tions should be taken in the late
spring and early summer to keep the
young birds free from lice and disease,
both Of which cause thousands to die
every year. More general use of the
incubator will increase considerably
the output of chickens, and conse-
quently the number of layers the fol-
lowing year.
The U. s. Department of Agriculture
and the several State agricultural col
leges will be glad to supply helpful
Information to anyone Interested In
raising poultry on q large or small
scale.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
INCREASING POULTRY PRODUCTS
IN THE UNITED STATES

Washington, d. c., May 1.-THE
statement made at the recent agri-
cultural conference at st. Louis that
the poultry products of the United
States could be doubled within a year
means that if everybody in position
to help did their part six hundred mil
lion dollars worth of food would be
added to our supply this year
This includes both meat for the
table and eggs. Very few farmers
practice a systematic plan of dispos-
ing of their fowls after they have
ceased to be productive, although it
is we'll known that fowls of the heav-
Ter breeds. such as the Plymouth
Rocks, cease to produce a profitable
number of eggs at the end of their
second laying year, and that this holds
true of the lighter breeds, such as the
Leghorns, at the end Of their third
laying year. Consequently, If efforts
were made to dispose of all females
when their best laying days were over
a large quantity of poultry meat would
be placed on the market. All poorly
developed chickens should likewise be
culled out and used as meat. This
way Of disposing of improbable fowls
would allow the farmer to feed his
grain to younger and more produc-
tive fowls,
Caponizing the cockerels that are
not intended for breeding purposes
will not only increase their size but
will place more desirable poultry
meat on the market. Another practice
that should be adopted more widely is
that of fattening all chickens that are
to be marketed before they leave the
farm. This can be done easily by
combining the birds for a week or ten
days and feeding them a good fatten-
ing ration. They will come to market
then in better condition and the farm
er will receive a profit for their add
ed weight.
The greater production turkeys,
ducks, geese, and guineas, all Of which
can be proftably raised and a ready
market found in most sections, would
increase the supply Of poultry meat
considerably, The production of ducks
especially should be emphasized at
this time, because of the rapidly with
which they grow. Ducks Of most of
the meat breeds, properly fed and
and managed, frequently weigh from
five to six pounds at ten weeks OF age.
1t is estimated by poultrymen making
speciality Of growing ducks that the
feed cost per pound Of producing duck
meat ranges from cents to 10 cents,
depending upon the current prices of
grain and other feeds.
Increasing The Supply Of Eggs
The number Of marketable eggs can
he increased by following a few prac-
tical suggestions. Among tho most
important Of these are the production
Of the infertile egg after the breed
Ing season Ia over, and the proper
handling Of eyes by the farmer before
sending them TO market. Tho In
fertile erg ~ obtained when al' male
birds nre removed from tho flock, This
does not decrease the number OF esgs
produced. but II does Increase preat-
" their keeping qualities. Tho pro-
duotIon NJ mr. 'rserfilc 'r- ara iht
~ handbag and MARKETING =
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

Keep the little ones healthy and
happy. Their tender, sensitive bodies
require a gentle. healing, harmless
remedy in the Spring. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea is a safe tonic
remedy, thoro but not injurious. a5c
J. ]. Wood & Son.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

Green, going Immediately to house
keeping. The bride is the only daugh-
ter Of the home, and favorite In the
younger social set who will be much
missed. She Is charming and attrac-
tive and loved and admired by all who
knew her. Mr.. Dixon Is son Of Mrs
Dixon and the late DR.. James
A. Dixon, of Bowling Green. He Is
handsome and attractive and has a
host of Lexington friends. He is a
graduate of the class Of 1915 in law
at the University Of Kentucky and is
now one Of the most promising young
attorneys in his city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strobe, with the
bride-groom's mother, Mrs. Jarres A.
Dixon, and Mr.. Strode's father, Dr.. j..
T. Strobe, received the guests Mrs.
Strobe was handsome in a gown Of
pale gray Georgette crepe over satin
with trimmings of beads and lace. Mrs.
Dixon wore a beautiful gown of black
lace. Assisting were Mr.. and Mrs.
Hall Strobe of Maysville, and Miss
Mary Louise Warren. The guests in
cluded relatives and most intimate
friends and about one hundred and
fifty were present. The wedding was
one of the most beautiful and inter-
esting events Of Spring and the host
of friends of the couple join in wish
ing them a long life Of much happi-
ness.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

London, May GA detachment of
American army engineers, the first
destined for the fighting front, reach
ed London today. 1t is announced al
so that a second American hospital
unit has reached England.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-03
FAIR PASSENGER
TELLS OF ESCAPE
FROM hun U-BOkI
Australian Woman on Mediter'
raneaH Trip Gets All Thrills
of Exciting Chase

To be a passenger. on a boat which
was chased by submarine was the
experience of Miss Emily Plunkett
and her mother who are passing
through Honolulu today on their re-
turn TO Australia. -. .~...~. j.. e.. -,
Miss Plunkett and her mother re-
Gently went to London through the
Mediterranean. returned to Australia,
took quick trip across the Pacific
and are now on their. way back to
Australia. s...-.
The boat was sunk by submarine
on the next voyage stated Miss
Plunkett When We were on her she
was attacked by a submarine, but they
did not get US. .=~ - -
We noticed that the boat was go
ing faster. bat our inquiries were not
answered Finally all of the lifeboats
were swung over the side and all
passengers were told to put on. life
preservers.
Thus rugged out we waited in teRse
anxiety for the sound of the crash.
The passengers stood near the boats
ready to get into them at moment
notice. but the shock never came, and
We arrived safely" .:. -. -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-03
LOSES
LEG in BATTLE
WITH OTIOMANS
Australian Officer Tells How
British Got 1000 of $4,000
Turks in 4-Day Battle

Wars unkind fate and the physical
nearness/ OF the great conflict in Eu'
rope seemed 10 be drawn closer this
morning when the Ventura entered
the harbor with a French woman
widowed by the slaughter and her
two fathcrfess girls aboard as pas
sengerS..
" But il was to the uniform of a Brit
ish officer that the eyes of the spec
tators were drawn A man Of cyl,
dent physical perfection until he was
deprived of leg but now in an en-
feebled condition, although OF rugged
frame, was seen walking with a
crutch and, at the same time attempt
ing to- maintain military attitude.
I He is Maj. i. Shannon of the Aus
tralian Light Horse who for two
years did his bit at Gallipoli and in
Egypt His regiment was among the
first of the Australian, forces to be
despatched to Europe at the begin
ming of the war in 1914. First he was
detailed to the fighting sector at the
Dardanelles, and later TO Egypt. 1t
was in Egypt that he was wounded.
With his brigade, he was on outpost
duty inland about % miles from the
Suez canal, when at night they were
attacked by -, the Turks Faced by
overwhelming odds the British troops,
about two regiments in the vicinity
of the attack, were forced to with
draw, but slowly, as spread out in
skirmish order it was desired to ham
per the approach of the Turks until
the main lines of the British would
be ready to meet the Turks at day
light. throughout the night the fight
ing continued, while the lines of the
British were strengthened and the
Turks were drawn on by the Light
Horse to battle front where's the
fight lasted for four days, before the
Turks were routed. -. - e.
1t was as day was approaching that
Major Shannon was wounded after
the all night fight. Simply, he ,,ex.
plains, when questioned, that ''it was
just a bullet that got me in the leg.
An artery was severed and amputa-
ton was necessary" he says with
nonchaiance. -
Major Shannon is en- route to Eng
land where he will remain and while
passing through the states he will
secure an artificial limb.
With satisfied smile, WEAKNESS
and thoughts of personal suffering
seemed to pass from him as he said,
enthusiastically: 49,. F..
There must have been $4,000 of
the Turks in this attack, but after
four days we had 1000 OF them" -. :.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-03
SECRECY Wells !.
ACTIVITIES OF
LABORLEADERS
Report is Proposals Will Be
Submitted to Planters !
Association Soon

New plans, new ideas and new ar
rangemenfs are being considered by
the leaders Of the Japanese association
for higher wages, according to reports
current in Japanese circles. but what
they are no one outside OF the asso
citation appears to know. III
The leaders are said to have declar.
ed that unless they keep their actions
unknown TO the planters a-3ociation
they cannot accomplish anything, and
1t is now certain they will, in the
future, try to keep the most important
matters as secret as possible.
They intend, howeve-., to present
their proposition to the planters as
ISOLATION as soon as 1t has. been ap-
proved by the so-cailed board OF
leaders," p ..I~ a.. h.,
Fred K. Maxine, r. Murakami and
X. Shibayama, secretary of the asso'
citation, when asked about these plans,
said that they had nothing Nimportant
to tell. They even admitted that they
did not know when the second confer.
ence of the association WILDE called.
AS is well known, when the leaders
OF the higher wage association went
to Kona, Hawaii, some weeks ago, no
action had been taken by the special
committee which. was authorized at
the first conference to appoint sub.
committees. In TIE meantime, accord
ing TO reports, s. -uoki, one of the
.-rembers of the committee, was con
fined to his home with Illness for a
few days. Y. Takakuwa, another
member of the committee, It is re
ported, was considering resigning his
position. DR.. I. Katsuki, another
member, will soon leave for Japan,
where, 1t is said, he and his family
will stay for several months. DR.. J.
Uchida and M. Komeya, are the other
members Of the committee.
Owing to business pressure, the
committee did not have a well-attend.
ed meeting. The committee decided,
however, to report to the second con-
ference that it could not, after care
fully& considering the matter, appoint
subcommittee as proposed, because
It felt 1t did not have full authority
so to do.
This explanation, which was pub
iished in all the japanese dailies, was
not acceptable to the Japanese COM
munity, II Is reported.
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