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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-23

/ daughter, Margaret, and her husband.
The patriotic atmosphere permeated
the dining room garlanded in loops and
graceful streamers of red, white and
blue. Centering the table was tail
bouquet of white narcissus, while dain-
ty place cards representing little
shields marked the twelve places. AT
ter dinner the evening was spent IN
playing cards.
Friday, February Is, Mrs. A. j..
Rain and Miss Dorothy Pearce re-
sponded to an invitation to give re-
eital in Albany. The recital was gwen
at the First Presbyterian church be-
fore a large and appreciative audience
Pussy-willcws and ferns enhanced the
church while candle light gave SORT
shadowy light to the choir loft MISS
Pearce, who is now studying under
Mrs. Carrick Burke of Portland, and
who spent the winter at Boston Con-
servatory of Music two years ago,
played in. an artistic manner, giving
a wonderful Interpretation of the Sc
lections.
Mrs. Rain, whose voice is especially
adapted to the bright and happy, sang
in a pleasing manner. They were as
sisted by Miss Alice Clement on the
organ. Many encores were responded to
Following is the program:
En- Courant ........--..------.--------.- dodaru
Dorothy Pearce
(a) Serenade ...-.-.----..---.--.----.----. Iostl
(b) The Birth of Song --.----- Stetten
Jean Miller Rain
(a) Minuet .--.--...--.----.---------- Bocherlnnl
(b) War March of the Priests
. ............ .......- Mendelsshon
Alice Clement
The Year $ at the Spring - Beach
Jean Miller Rain
(a) The Swan ...------.-.-.---- Saint Saens
(b) Pierrette ....-.-..--...--.. Charmlnade
Dorothy Pearce
(a) 1 Miss You So, Mavourneen.--
.......- .-.-.------. Beaumont
(b) Ould Doctor Ma 'ginn .--.---. Ions
Jean Miller Rain
On Wednesday evening Mr. and
Mrs. J. A. Rench were most pleasantly
surprised by a number of their friends
db INC HUIHG VI MI anu vi . 49, -
stad, in Salem Heights The evening
was spent in playing $500, " after
which refreshments were wed. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. John
Spranger, Mr.. and Mrs Edd Souder.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. G. White, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ Whitsel, Mr.. and Mrs, Poul-
sen, Mr.. and Mrs. John Gornforth, Mr.
and Mrs j. A. Rench, Arno Spranger,
Miss Evelyn Poulsen, Miss Vera Jerm-
stad, and Mr. and Mrs M. Jermstad.
Mr. and Mrs. Rench leave Saturday for
their new home in Windslow, Arizona.
A most successful s. 0. S. tea was
given yesterday afternoon from two
thirty till five, by Mrs. j. Mauerer, at
her home on 317 North Liberty street.
The rooms lent patriotic atmosphere
to the group, by vivid red carnations
artistically arranged with blue and
white kyacintjhs. Mrs. c. Lockwood
and Mrs. George Alden poured For an
addition to the fund, $12,75 was real
lied from this tea.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-23


The Rathaterian club was entertain
ed at charming three course luncheon
given by Mrs. Elmo White A minia-
ture cherry tree with little hatchet
near it in characteristic fashion, and
embedded in tiny bank of soft green
mess stood in a naturalistic fashion in
the center of the table. The afternoon
was spent in a utilitarian manner sew
ing for the Red Cross. The Rathaterian
members are women who were former
students at Willamette University.
Those present, besides Mrs. White,
were Mrs. Floyd Utter, Mrs Grover
Bellinger, Mrs. Charles Bates, Mrs.
Willis Darby, Mrs. r. w. Walton, Mrs.
Ivan Bellinger, Mrs. Henry Compton,
Mrs. Carle Abrams, Mrs. Albert Sic
vert, Mrs. Walter Winslow and Mrs
Harry Mills, who was an additional
guest.
Mrs. A, L. Steiner entertained Thurs
day evening at a delightful joint birth
day dinner party honoring her little
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-23

Grip Follows the Snow
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tab
let's taken in time win Prevent Grip.
E. W. GROVES signature on box. SOC
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-23

noon was pleasantly spent in sewing
and one of the pastimes was spelling
contest. Late in the afternoon dainty
refreshments were served by Mrs. A.
J. Davidson, Mrs. E. G. Quinn, Mrs.
Frank Mccarthy, Mrs. Scott Page and
Miss Gertrude Hartman. All the guests
were seated around the tables, Mrs
Walsh made an appropriate speech pre-
senting the guest of honor with two
beautiful budvases, handsomely en-
graved, as a token of esteem in which
the past vice regent was held.
Miss Minnetta Magers presented
Miss Hilda Amsuer in recital at her
studio Thursday eve, February 21.
Stately white easter lilies gave touch
of the early spring in decorative
scheme. An enthusiastic audience OF
so enjoyed Miss Amsler's charming
rendition of program of interesting
songs Miss Amsler gracionsly respond
ing to a number of encores. The entire
program was well rendered in most
easy and natural manner. Miss Ans
Ter s voice is a soprano of clear, sweet
quality. Her expression, enunciatlon
and Interpretation are unusually good
and prove her to be a student of much
promise. Her Italian and German songs
were very good. The one by Schumann
especially so. She was the recipient of
many beautiful flowers.
Assisting on the program was Miss
Joanna James in two splendid piano
solos, and Miss LaVonne Coppock in
charming child impersonation, " Jim
Brady's Bib Brother by Foley. Both
young ladies responding to hearty en-
cores
Miss Bertha Wick and Miss Pauline
Liska were ushers. The program fol-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-23

Continued on page scven)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-23

"Plans for the biennial convention
of the General Federation of women s
clubs are claiming the attention Of
the elubwomen of the entire country,
says the club editor of the Oregonian.
f'The northwest will have its part in
the big gathering. Already arrange
ments are under way for a special car
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Mccarthy and
sinai; son of Independence will be
week end guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George W. Lewis en- South Twelfth
street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-23

Monday, Mrs. j. D. Sutherland en-
tertained at delightfully."- informal
luncheon in honor of Mrs. Edward Till
son of San Francisco. Delicate colored
jonquils gave a hint of spring to the
gathering. Covers we're placed for six.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-23

A merry group of girls enjoyed a
marty given Friday evening February
%, bv Miss Lena Dotscn at her home.
Various games were played during the
evening and prizes were won by Miss
Beatrice Dunnette and Miss Erma
Boughey. The party was terminated
with the serving of dainty refresh.
ments. Those participating were the
Misses Marion Roberts, Ivadel Grocer,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-23

Doris Heater, Erma Boughey, Ruth
edwards, Mildred Clark, Gladys Bar
4hoIomewI iKathryns1Ca;ozer Beatrice
Dunnette, Gladys Grocer, Mable Dot
son and Lena Dotson.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-23

A very enjoyable Washington birth
day party was given by Mrs Gerald
Volk at her home en- North Capitol
street last Thursday evening, when
$500" was the entertainment of the
evening. The rooms were very tastily
decorated with large American flags
and other symbols in keeping with
George Washington s birthday. The
score cards were emblematie of the
tradition of the little boy George and
his hatehet. A camouflage luncheon
was served from two long tables ar
ranged in the dining room and appro-
decorated. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. s. M. Endieott, Mr.. and
Mrs. ". W. Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Wood, Mr.. and Mrs. S. S East, Mr. and
Mrs. H. S. Poisal, Mr.. and Mrs. g. w.
Laflar, Bert Bowers and Mrs. A. /.
johnson.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-23

''Stella Maris" like the sunbeam, liv-
ed in bright world, peopled with every
thing happy, while " Unity Blake,
little deformed orphan, saw life only in
the shadow. Miss Pickford brings both
these characters TO you.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-23

Roland Rinehart was a pleasing hest
at his home Thursday evening when
he entertained the Julius Caesar club,
of high school students, The party was
an S. 0. S. affair and the evening was
merrilv spent in dancing. About ten
couples enjoyed the jolly affair.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-11-08
a Thousand Fighters
Call Him Dad!

Re is a new kind of fighter In this war. He wears a uniform but he
Mt carry a gun. He carries cheer and comfort and a great big heart
r mind whether his uniform shows the emblem of the Y. M c. A Or
knights of Columbus, the Jewish Welfare Board or the Salvation
doesn't care-and neither does your boy
This new kind of fighter Is making a new kind of fight HeiS
fighting against consequences and heartache and monotony and
worry. He Is fighting for that quality which wins wars-morae!
Your boy has it This man is fighting to let him kept
Maybe your boy hasn't had a letter for a long time Or maybe
there was something that worried him in the letter that he got this
morning
Or maybe he has had a dsappointment-hoped for promotion
and didn't get it Or maybe he'd give a million dollars Just to see
his folks one minute
1t hurts to lock up things like that, deep down inside your
heart 1t helps to pour them out
And that is where this man comes in-the Daddy of them all
TheyknoWt hath will understan that he won tlaugh or preach
They know that he is there with the right word and the right
pat on the back when it's needed most
You Daddies of America, you men who want to go and can't
] let's keep this Daddy on the jobl
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FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given to all cred
itors and other persons interested in
the estate of Charles Schreimann de-
ceased, that the undersigned Admin
istratrix and Administrator will APP
ply to make a final settlement of said
estate, at the November term, 1918,
of the Probate Court of Lafayette
County, Missouri, to be begun and
held at the Probate Court room, in
the city of Lexington, on the second
Monday in November, 1918.
LOUISA SCHREIMANN,
Administrative, and
LOUIS SCHREIMANN,
Administrator
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Stomach Out OF
Order Try Mr.
Nothing Better to StFaightsn You out
After Eating Too Much. Tones
Liver, Regulates Bowels. Acts
Pleasantly. Guaranteed.

Many people eat too much every
day and most ct mach too mGch
some days That SIS WY AmCrle3us
saIlgr more t4aa any people lu thu
word i..t Indigestion, bll0usAe3a
Nl-.! a i..te Ht.u.nc55 and
'aEa however, q s.1t amount q
t..3 OIL. Co-.i iH avoided and
..Il '.' realize how ta this d
t..l you N...-I. C.H OF i.s several
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VIRGIE WILLARD,
Administrative
FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given to all cred
itors and other persons interested in
the estate of jamie NJ. Nuckols de-
ceased, that the undersigned Execu-
tor and Executrix will apply to make
a final settlement of said estate, at
the November term, 1918, of the Pro-
bate Court of Lafayette County, Mis-
souri,, to be begun and held at the
Probate Court room, in the city of
Lexington, on the second Monday in
November, 1918.
CLAUDE c. CHRISMAN,
Executor and
VIRGINIA NJ. COOPER,
EXecutrix.
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FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given to all cred
itors and other persons interested in
the estate of Upton Wilson deceased,
that the undersigned Administrator
with will annexed will apply to make
a final settlement of said estate, at
the November term, 1918, Of the Pro-
bate Court of Lafayette County, Mis-
souri,, to be begun and held at the
Probate Court room, in the city of
Lexington, on the second Monday in
November, 1918.
M. D, WILSON,
Administrator with will annexed.
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FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given to all cred
itors and other persons interested in
the estate of Alexander Graves de-
ceased, that the undersigned Admin
istratrix will apply to make a final
settlement of said estate, at the No
vember term, 1918, of the Probate
Court of Lafayette County, Missou-
ri, to be begun and held at the Pro
bate Court room, in the city of Lex
ington, on the second Monday in No
vember, 1918,
ELIZABETH A. GRAVES,
Administrators.
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Why You Should Give Twiceas
Much as You Ever Gave Before!
n Assd r for q sum ToF gIsss'S SAss az q,
svS sSs'd for since Shs world esCun Ths Owen
1sp' 10 hEsd ah sum 81 t1o.so0ooo.
BY EviaS % thsss Ssvsa sEEAnhAtons ~ a. once.
he cost nd s8Vt u IN s6AtiOnai sanpslns n
nvsA
UnAss Ansdsans DO EvS F~sS As nusA a. svvs
bdo's, or soldiers and Eslo's nay Rot sa1oT daFtnE
tsJ thsf;
1900 Recreation BpRdings
1000 Mills q Movi- FINN
100 Leading Stage stIs
1000 Atasts DiIseto5s
a.SOo Libraries Supplying 5, D0oOOo booEa
IS Hosssss Houses
1900 big-hroshsT -Ssersta5ss-
Millions q dollars q homs eomlors
When you give double, yoa make suNs that svery
aghiu has he cheer snd sonioris Of these sSvun
organisations every mp q ths way hom home 70
he font and bsek again You provide him with a
efsSsh = thsaus, = shssTigi hons, 9 s,ofs, a school,
a Glib md an athletic heh-and a snowlodss thst
De 'oikt bsd hOns ere with han, hsart sad souii
Iou bavs bsnsd yoOT money " voPply their
physical media
Nov give 70 mAinaia 'ibs Morus .hsl h WIN
hlng The wsri
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that Let
ters Testamentary on. the estate Of
Charles Schaefer deceased, were
granted to the undersigned on the
9th day of November, 1918, by the
Probate Court Of Lafayette County,
Missouri. All persons having claims
against said estate are required to
exhibit them for allowance to the UNI
dersigned within six months after the
date of granting said letters, or they
may be precluded from any benefit
Of said estate; and if such claims be
not exhibited within one year FROM
the date of granting said letters, they
will be forever barred.
Witness my signature on this 9th
day of November, 1918.
U. G. PHETZING,
Executor.
Attested by Stephen N. Wilson Judge
of Probate for Lafayette County,
Missouri.
(SEAL) Nov. s, 1918.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, hat Letters
of Administration on the estate Of
George w. Harding deceased, we're
granted to the undersigned on the
9th day of November, 1918, by the
Probate Court of Lafayette County,
Missouri. All persons having claims
against said estate are required to
exhibit them for allowance to the un-
dersigned within six months after
the date of granting said letters, or
they may be precluded from any 59
neft Of said estate; and if such claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of granting said letters, they
will be forever barred.
Witness my signature on this 9Th
day of November, 1918.
j. j.. HARDING,
Administrator.
Attested by Marguerite Fanolio Clerk
of the Probate Court for Lafayette
County, Missouri.
(SEAL) Nov. g., 1918
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MOLLIE LUELLEN.
FINAL

Notice is hereby given to all cred
itors and other persons interested in
the estate of Elizabeth S. January
deceased, that the undersigned Adj
ministrator will apply to make a final
settlement of said estate, at the No
vember term, 1918, of the Probate
Court of Lafayette County, Missou-
ii, to be begun and held at the Pro-
bate Court room, in the city of Lex
ington, on the second Monday in No
vember, 1918.
C. A. KEITH,
Administrator
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Crcnshaw & Young, Lexington, No.

ceased, that the undersigned ExeeU-
tor will apply to make a final settle
ment Of said estate, at the November
term, 1918, of the Probate Court Of
Lafayette County, Missouri, to be be-
gun and held at the Probate Court
room, in the city Of Lexington, on
the second Monday in November,
1918.
CHARLES LYONS,
Executor.
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ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE-

Notice is hereby given, that Let
ters of Administration on the estate
of William c. Kuddes deceased, were
granted to the undersigned on the
21st day of October, 1918. by the Pro-
bate Court Of Lafayette County, Mis-
souri,. All persons having claims a
gainst said estate are required to ex-
hibit them for allowance to the I'M
dersigned within six months after the
date Of granting said letters, or they
may be ~precluded from any benefit
of said estate; and if such claims be
not exhibited within one year from
the date of granting said letters, they
will be forever barred.
Witness my signature on this DIST
day of October. 1918.
HENRIETTA KUDDES,
Administrative.
Attested by Stephen N. Wilson Judge
Of Probate for Lafayette County,
Missouri.
(SEAL) October 25, 1918.
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HENRIETTA KUDDES,
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given, that letters
of administration on the estate Of
Harlon Luellen deceased, were grant
ed to the undersigned on the 1st day
of October, 1918, by the Probate
Court of Lafayette County, Missouri.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them for allowance to the undersign-
ed within six months after the date
Of granting said letters, or they may
be precluded from any benefit of said
estate; and if such claims be not ex-
hibited within one year from the date
Of granting said letters, they will be
forever barred.
Witness my signature on this LIST
day Of October, 1918.
MOLLIE LUELLEN,
Administrative.
Attested by Stephen N. Wilson Judge
Of Probate for Lafayette County,
Missouri.
(SEAL) Oct. 4, 1918.
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Administrato

FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given to all cred
TORS and other persons interested in
the estate of Sarah Jane Phelps de-
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-31
LITTLE PLEASURE IN TRAVEL
German Trains Creep Along In Dark.
ness for Fear Of Bombs Of
Allied Aviators-

Special precautions against air
raids are now being taken on the Ger
MAN railways In those districts espe-
cially liable to aerial bombardments
BY the allies, Railway Age states.
The Palatinate railways, In particular.
are adopting precautionary measures,
and y writer In the Loka1 Anzeiger who
recently Travelled on this system de-
scribes the darkening methods adopt
ed at night.
For hours" he writes, ''the train
Travelled as though In dark cave,
without lights, without conductors,
without any station names being called
out when the train stopped. When
every lamp Is extingulshed throughout
the countryside, and the towns and vii
lagos, as though constrained by agony,
have closed their shops, the journey OPP
presses ones mind and is nowiSe reas.
snring. one goes on in uncertainty,
facing danger.
Everywhere placards indicating how
to behave during air raids show that
one Is Ia the asator's territory. Slow
w. very slowly, the train proceeds on
It's journey; In river alongside the
line one still sees the locomotive which,
togther with its train, plunged into the
water on the occasion OF a recent acct
dent. A train with broken windows
not pane has remained intact--passes
near us another train passes all black.
ened and half consumed by fire. And
on arriving at he cad Of this dismal
journey the first question heard by the
traveller Is VIII they come tonightY"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-31
Benefits of War.

That the benefits of war overshadow
Its damages Is the firm conviction of
Uncle John of Excelsior Springs
Standard, who writes:
1T SHOWS The world, fer instance,
how to loosen M its band an to deal
sort Of Jestice that the brnte can
understand. 1t reminds the unwashei
heather, which they mighty nigh for
got, that there's hell inside q Yankee
when his blood Is bllin' hot!
"Then--we know the joys of savin',
which we maybe hadn't saw TN the
roarin' beast Of Berlin got too handy
with his paw; So we've somehow
hltched our Vaughn to an everlastln
star, that VIII keep right on a-shlnin
when we've elesn forgot the war"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-31
Why the Lambs Cried.

Bobby was having his first experi-
ence on his grandfather's farm at
strengthening time. The men had
the lambs separated from their moth
ers and turned them back INTO the
flock Mt night, and there was the usual
great commotion. Bobby went to his
mother and said: Mother. do YOU
know what makes the lambs hleat 50
tonight| Upon her telling him she
did not know, he proceeded to explain ::
"The lambs are crying hecause grand
father skinned their mothers today
and they cannot tell which one they
belong to-
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-31
No Better Security on Earth.

The credit of the United Stutes was
so nigh and unquestlonahle that In
looo iva wears after the Spanish war;
per cent bonds were offered at par
ami oyersubserlbed This Is n flnan-
clal performance no other nation hns
ever equalcd. United States 4 per
cent bonds In 1883 sold MS high ms 1870,
and In 1901 brought 13oR on the stock
market. The United States has new
er defaulted on any of It's bonds. Not
one OF Its bondholders has ever lost
cent OF principal or interest, except
those who voluntarily have taken
losses by selling their bonds In n pc.
t'od Of temporary price depression.---
international Confectionery
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-31
SHEETS URGING HUN
TO REVOLT APPEAR
N GERMAN EMPIRE.
PAMPHLETS SCATTERED BROAD
CAST THRuoUT NATION DE-
CLARE KAISER MUST BE OVER
THROWN BY PEOPLE

Washington. Aug. Sls-FhousaBds OF
revolutionary pamphlets are appear
ing in Germany. according 10 an OH
eial dispatch from France today.
The correspondent OF the Swiss HUI
mantle says:
The pamphlets contain articles IL
honor OF Eiehnossky ard deai with
The reBudiation OF t7r letter address
ed BY Dr. Muahlon 10 The .ormer chan
ceIlor. Won EethmanE-fioilweg. An
other pamphlet deals with The crime
committed by Germany asa.nst Bel
GUM. No criticism drawn up outside
OF Germany eouid be more pitliess
Another pamphlet headed The
Happiness OF taa Future, says
This is not a defensive war bu,
a greedy annexationist war. Germany
should have accepted Sir Edward
Grey's proposition Ton a conference.
The Pan-Germanist wants a world
wide hosomony.
Nevertheless German. does not yet
belong TO the Germans II still be
longs to the German dynasty, the
Hohenzollerns and their junhers. We
must make conquest OF our own land.
Germany must belong to the German
people The German government must
be the work OF the German people
The monarch must disappear and he
must be replaced by . democracy.
The correspondent adds this Is nos
the first time such pamphlets have
appeared, but that their effect may be-
much more telling now in view Of
military disasters. The German PEG.
pie are threatened, cajoled and be
seechad TO keep a stin upper lip,
but the effort seems of little aid.
An article in the Strassburger Post
transmitted to the French embassy
says:
"The very trying combats on the
western front are costing us great
losses in ground, as we'll as material
and men, but the withdrawal shouli
not be cause tor the depression which,
unfortunately. Is expressed in all the
private conversation. In these dark
days il il our duty to remain conf
dent"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-31
Fewer JsDsnese silks.

Just as we ha1 learned to value jap.
anese silks aud crepcs and so on es.
pecialiy rs substitutes IN these times
OF shortage Of so many materials we
hear that certain ships engaged IN the
Eastern trade, ana that brought us
these s'tIiceable aud charming mn
terisls, have heeu loaned TO the i'm.
peFias government, and that has ere.
ated "A st1rei.y in transportation IA
cilitles. so seorgettes, crepe de
CHIMES, and so on, are added to the list
Of gfo@laf searcitics aud advancing
prices. Added 10 this. little silk IL
coming from the French and ltalnn
markets.