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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-11

get her happy point Of view regarding
Christmas time. So many Of US fly
happily from shop to shop intent on
buying buying, buying. useful and 9TH
ierwise, beautiful and perhaps I'M
necessary presents; with the confus-
ION and colors. holly and trees and
the unusual display of all sorts Of al
Turing articles outweighing our GUS
tomary good sense in buying matters.
We are frankly dazzled because the
Christmas season is such a gorgeous
time, thousands Of shoppers every
year buy frantically-worried, harass-
ed, suffering humiliations galore be-
cause Of prices which refuse to come
down, all because they have very
false idea, one which will not be over
come for years and years perhaps,
that when Christmas day arrives, eV-
cry solitary member Of ones family,
including all the relatives and a host
of friends and others to whom one
feels indebted, must have gift, be 1t
small or large, expensive or otherwise.
The amount which must be invested
in the fulfilling of this fierce ambition
comes to high figures. l believe am
safe In saying that many husband
and father and other wage Garner has
a hard time of it for several months
after Christmas catching up again.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-11

The Connie Mack Colonel Huston
like Is good enough for any minstrel
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-11
Set Date for Hearing
in Road Damage Case

Wednesday. December II, is the
date set for the hearing of witnesses
in the condemnation suit of the coun-
ty commissioners against j. S. Rex
whose property is located in Lincoln
district between worthington ana
Monongah.
The special commission appointed
to inquire into The amount of dam
ages is composed Of Carroll Curry,
Lon Davis. Charles Linn, Arlie Barr
and 1. McIntire. The commissioners
examined the premises yesterday. 1t
is understood that damages arising
from condemnation for a county road
through the Rex property are asked
for in the sum of $4,000.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-11
chrlst's Birthday.

The sensible attitude to maintain
says my dear friend is one which
honestly says in explaining, when eX-
plantations seem necessary can't
afford to give presents this year so
I'm Just sending pretty cards selected
with infinite care as proof Of my love
ard affection!" It's the remembrance
anyway which counts. Christmas was
not intended primarily as a time to
exchange elaborate gifts as we all
know. Are we coming to forget that
Christmas means a time of happiness
because Christ was born on that day?
We're celebrating the birthday Of one
who Is not pleased at our worrying
and unhap2niess due to inability to
buy expensive Christmas presents for
the many persons we love. Let's make
a new resolve right now to buy only
what we can well afford this year, find
ing the utmost content in the purchase
of simple things. when We can cOnsci-
entiously do no better.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-11
Mule Was Brutality
Beaten at EVersOn

Complaint has been made to Deputy
Sheriff James Barrett of the brutal
mutilatiOn of mule owned by the
Harry B. Coal company at Everson-
According to the rumor. Nick Chick
etella, mule driver in the company's
mine yesterday beat the mule and Gu.
two OF the animals ribs with an ak
causing such injury that it may have
TO be killed The penalty for this Of
tense is fine of $500 and six months
imprisonment or both.
Deputy Sheriff Barrett, acting hu-
name agent, is investigating the mat
ter with view to prosecution.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-11

The striking uniformity of size
among the Japanese is illustrated by
the fact that measurements taken Of
an infantry regiment showed no va
ration exceeding two inches in height
or twenty pounds in height
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-11

A favorite mode Of suicide among
the African tribes who dwell near
Lake Uyassa is to wade into the lake
and there calmly wait, for a man-eat-
ing crocodile to come and finish the
job.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-11

sfrst 10 years are the hardest Joe
Re ckett must go out and get repu-
taflon now. 1t took him IL years to
ret the first one and then he lost it
hi 40 seconds. If 1t takes IL years to
yet another one he'll only be 81
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-11
az, RAzz BERRY.

GEORGES Carpenter is good to his
Mother And his mother is good to
him She cooked the French cham
picn's meals.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-11

An automobile of the limousine type
has been invented with a telescoping
body that can be drawn out to afford
more room when tourists wish to. use
it for camping.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-11

Baseball,s high ball, bookings punch,
IeBtbalPs kick-when brewed careful
=Igfmake swell dish of razzberry cor
dial,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-11

The only way we'll ever get soup
and fish arrayed champion in this
s5nitod States is TO develop a hash
house chauffeur into box fighter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-11

Jimmy Wilde should do his boxing
si1a Tuxedo.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-11

In England at the present time there
are 1885, OO0&pore females than there
are males. "
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-08-02
MATERIAL FOR RACE COATS
Waterproof Satin One Of the Novelties
Of the Moment; Dominating
Cape Mantle.

A novelty OF the moment is black
waterprOOfed satin, which Is prepared
especially for race coats. To accom-
pany such a coat there might be a
draped tolue or tam-o'-shanter Of the
satin. and then the wearer could take
her pleasure regardless Of the warn
ings Of the weather glass
As the season advances one real
lies, more and more clearly how great
Is the attraction of the cape mantle ;
how firm a hold il has taken upon our
affections There are several things
10 be said in favor of the garment.
which takes so many different forms
while always remaining picturesque,
but its most potent charm lies half
hidden In the fact that 1t is suitable
for everyone. 1t can be and is worn
By women Of all ages and sizes; II Is
not-as are so many Of the present
day fashiOns-ObviOusly Intended for
youthful, slender figures.
Simple chemise robes. made Of jer-
sey cloth. are still fashionable. Fine
hand embrOideries are almost always
introduced on the front Of the corsage
and, more often than not. on the sash
ends and short sleeves.
Rat's-tail braIding is the rage Of the
moment. This work Is easily achiev-
ed, and on navy-blue serge il gives
superb results. with touches OF black
silk embroidery in the interstices.
Eyes of approval are once more
turning on the demure chemIsette Of
Organdie muslin or tulle. Some Of
these 'mOdestieS" are fascinating be-
yond words; so dainty and yet-~so
French 2"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-08-02
CARRY FLoWERED HAT BOXES
Band Boxes, eaily Decorated, Now
Regarded as a Necessity for
Weekend Trips.

II is quite the thing now. you know,
To carry your best hat along with you
in hand box when you go a-visiting
or a-week-ending; but. Of course. the
band box must be Il gay and cOQuet-
fish affair. intensely smart and cor.
rect. Such a band box costs about 81,
hut It is a delightful band box. COW
cred on the outside with Powered
cretOnne and lined inside with striped
canvas.
A leather handle crosses the cover
and it may be slipped over the arm,
and the cover has leather hinges so
that 1t may be raised and lowered
without removing it from the box
Someone has prOphesied that these
cretOnne band boxes are going 20 be
as popular as general feminine carry
ais as were the huge eretOnne knit.
ting bags which women carried a sum
mer or two agO-befOre the diminu-
tive sOck-sized bag became more fash.
iOnable.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-08-02
FOR THE FANCY WAISTcoATs
Wide Black SILK Trimming Band
Richly Embroidered, Affords
Splendid Fabric.

The demand for fabrics that can be
easily converted into waisteoats con
tinues- One fabric that meets the de
mand is the wide black silk trimming
band. embroidered with gold and sill.
yer threads.
This trimming, comes in two widths
one wide enough to make the waist
coat without pIecing. the other only
wide enough for half the waIstcoat
This narrower silk must be pieced
down the front. but this piecing Is
effected with smartneSs. under. .
pleat-
Some OF the new silk sweaters have
vide turn-back collars OF CONTRASTING
color. that extend to form revers down
the sides Of the front. They are held
back by the wide belt. The belt and
revers collar on a cerise sweater are
Of gray, and on a purple sweater they
are Of soft old gold
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-08-02
CHAINS OR BEADS.
Wood, Japanese Glass and China
Worn About Neck.
Decorations Hang Below the waist
and hlIady Must Have IN
Ample Supply.

And a string Of beads" Is sure the
last word in the description OF ever,
modish summer costume. It Is
the last touch but by no means the
ieast In importance. Once upon 6
ume girl thought she was very lucky
to possess a neat little string OF coral,
or a short rope Of fine pearls, or pos
sibly a pendant on a gold chain. Now
she must have almost as many as she
has handkerchIefs.
IL Is often the chain Of beads that
makes the costume. This Is especially
true Of the cOIIariess frocks that look
90 unfinished without something about
the neck. The shops are showing such
a wonderful variety OF bead necklaces
at an equal variety Of prices that one
should have no trouble In INDUCING In
two or three at any rate. Those lovely
long chains-mOst Of the newer
chains reach below the waIst-Of Jap
anese glass, china and wooden beads
strung on knOtted cords and ending In
beautiful carved wooden lOckets.
larger many OF them than a silver dol
lar, look especially good over linen
frOcks Of the chemise variety. or with
severe blouses and skirts.
For the Orsandie and wolfe frOcks
pretty little chains can be made at
home from tinseI cords with Jap or
Italian beads and finished on with
silken or tinsel tassels. The advan.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-08-02
COTTON FOR BEST
Fabric Is Satisfactory and Is
SuppIanting Others.
Not Necessary to Don SIX o. Woolen
70 6s Dressed for Street
Or Houos.

Il has been within the last few
years that eottons were produced In
as attractive designs as silks or wool
en- fabrics. The fact that cOttOns
were cheaper has kept manufacturers
from thinking II worth while employ
ing high-priced designers In prOdue-
Ing new and attractive designs. So
from year to year our ginghams and
ealicoes have been printed and woven
In much the same way. and Il r. only
when we bought silk that We got the
INST attractive designs. This is still
the case 20 n certain extent, for there
Is still much to be done In this mat
ter Of making cOttOns more attrac-
tive. StiIl. we can get cotton fabrics
that are immensely satisfactory. and
we no longer feel that we must don
silk or wooden IL we would be suitably
dressed for the street or for formal
occasions. Evening gowns that are
immensely attractive are made Of or
candies and vOileS Of cotton. and
street gowns that are appropriate for
any sort Of occasion are made in cot
ton fOulards and other cotton fabrics.
II you can make your own frOcks
then you can have all sorts OF attrac-
tive frOcks at comparatively small ex-
pense. But even II you have to buy
them they are not prOhibitive, for de-
spite the high cost Of labor the manu-
faeturers are managing to put out
good frOcks Of cotton ut a reasonable
price.
One attractive frOck that is put out
by one Of the manufacturers that
would be suitable for any sort of
street wear Is OF cotton fOulard with
long bell sleeves and round neck
with a collar Of white OrgandIe. The
bodice extends into hip-length peplums
and there Is a wide girdle of the pop
lin, making a sort of Russian blouse
effect, thus producing somewhat the
effect Of a jacket. which we have
come to regard as more suitable for
outdoor wear.
For the busy housewife there Is al
ways wisdom In selecting a house
frOck that has short sleeves, for the
task Of unbuttOnIng long sleeves and
properly folding them back whenever
one has to 60 about any hOusework
is not worth the advantage Of having
long sleeves. And in the new frOcks
there are many that have short
sleeves.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-08-02
FRILLS AND FLUFFs

A gown OF black taffeta is founcec
with ecru point d'esprit.
Much metal lace is used by III,
French makers Of evening gowns.
The new linen frocks are particu
larry attractive with square necks.
The sport skirt and hat freouentIS
are Of the same material.
White silk braid Is used as trimmIns
for crepe de chine underwear.
Brilliantly-eolOred eapes are excel
lent for daytime or evening wear.
Taffeta dresses trimmed with flutec
white rufaes are quaint
Some new parasols have IyinS
sprays Of embroidery on their eolors
More lace Is being used on common
underclOthes than for a long time.
A dainty blouse Of white batists
features GreeIan seaIloped collar antI
cuffs.
Checked gingham frOcks lend them
selves to the quaint ichu for finish.
Scarf collars Of self materials stir
are seen on the voluminOus wraps Of
today.
Yalenciennes lace Is favored for
trimming dainty bloases and Hghd
heekA
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-08-02
PEARLS STRUNG WITH CORAL
Clever Combination Made Possible by
Bringing Out the stowed-Away
Necklaces

A resOurceful young woman WIN
wanted a very smart, rather long
string Of beads 10 wear with n spe-
cial frOck, looked over her assortment
OF necklaces before faring forth tn
pay any money On an expensive neck
ornament Put away In one Of her
treasure boxes she found two old neck
laees Of previous years. One was n
short but very good string Of small
pearl beads. laid aside because a shOri
string Of beads just encircling the
throat WIS neither very smart nor
very becoming with present-style cos
tune. The other necklace WIS a
short string Of real coral beads, a left.
over from childhood days. She dis
covered that the small pearl beads and
the coral beads were exactly the same
size AMI she hit upon the idea Of
stringing them together, a pearl bead
alternating with a coral bead. Quite
a long loop was achieved and the gold
clasp from the original coral necklace
finished OF the new necklace beautI.
fully.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-08-02

tage In making these chains is that
they can be planned as an intimate
part Of the costume. II would not be
surprising to hear Of some one buy
ing a frOck 10 match her beads. so inn
pOrtant has the necklace become.
And here is a way TO initiate with
little trouble and surprising effect
those lovely woven chains done on the
small wooden looms. Use about eight
strands Of various cOlOred silks. and
lay them parallel. being sure they are
exactly the same length. About half
way on these at each side weave some
small beads for the depth Of an inch
or 50 to hold the threads together,
and at the bottom shere the strands
meet In 16 threads weave beads again
for a depth Of two inches and let the
threads ravel into fringe with a bead
lied into the end Of each.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-08-02
EASY TO TRIM YOUR OWN HAT
Homemade Headsear Possible for
Any Woman and Affords Desired
individuality.

Never has it been easier TO trim your
own hat. In the days when IL was
necessary to adjust bandeau. to maks
and fasten in rolls and rosettes Of ma.
lines, and then TO arrange on the TOT
OF the hat quantities Of complicated
trimming the task Of making a home
made hat was arduOus and the results
usually impossible. But for the last
few years-this season especiaIly-Ii
Is an easy enough matter for a per
son with u distinct idea OF the effect
she wants to produce to trim a hat
in a satisfactory and professional way
Everything today depends on ths
line n the hat itself. in the absence
Of built up trimming. so first select
becoming shape. Then the task is
easy. The only disappointment now
In the homemade hat Is that It Is nc
bargain counter product. II often
costs as much as that found trimmed
in the millinery shop. for feathers ant
shapes with the right line cost a pretty
penny. However, the woman who
wants to be original can be so at
smaller expense II she trims her own
hat than il she purchased a really
distinctive hat air lady trimmed.
The hat with the brim turned away
from the face is a strong rival Of thu
hat that shades the nose.
The milliners are making an effort
to change the fashion from the latter
shape to the former. Last season they
turned hats Up in the back to show
the hair; now they let the brim rur
straight out at the back. but turn II
up In front to show the forehead
Some women show a wave or two
Of hair or a bit of fringe in the mid
die Of the forehead beneath the up
turned brim. This is an innovation.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-08-02
sWIsl NeaIIaesa.

Some Of the new dotted Swiss neg
Ilgees are made on tailored lines. witl
no trimming but Irish crochet buttonl
and loops Of cord 10 20 over them
They have half length sleeves and an
made with the waist lire shirred in OF
cords. These. Of course. wash easily
Perhaps more dainty are the SWis'
neglieees n1ade with 4 binding Of col
cred washable satin ribbon arouns
sleeves and collar. and with perhaps {
satin 50 run throrgA hoops ulde'
ne anna o. 3 stEiz tash 0f tn
sWis4 en1lzg n llills 14lln bzllG
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-08-02
LACE is ENJOYING A VOGUE
Decoration Popular This Summer on
Hats as Well as on the
ParasoI.

Now that the stern war uniforms
are a thing OF the past and woman
kind Is turning 20 the most feminine
clothes she can find in the general re-
action against pIainness and severity
In dress. lace, the eternal feminine
among fabrics. has a large part to
play In modes Of the moment Lace
parasOls. for instance. are enjoying Q
vogue they have not had since Vic
tOrian days. and TO match these are
lace-veiled hats OF picturesque lines.
At a recent country club opening o
woman, who last year never appeared
out Of her trig motor corps costume.
floated across the lawn under enc Of
those new sunshades OF black lace /;
and her hat matched the parasOl:
The hat was a pOke-shaped affair Of
IeghOrn. with a brim binding and rib
bon band In bright Italian green Over
the green-trimmed leghOrn was thrown
black lace and a pink rose nestled in
the fIOunce Of lace that Overhung the
brim. The parssOl was Of Italian
green silk and was rather small. The
much larger lace cover fell. over its
edge and rippled softly in every
breeze. As for the rest Of her COS
tune. this lacy yOung lady wore 4
frock Of black taffeta made with ut
most simplicity. q cunning skirt drap-
cry falling over q very narrow skirt
that elung about teS ankles.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-08-02

desIgn following the exaet lines Of q
mans shirt and Is much affected for
snort wear. A long time ago shirts Of
this sort were made OF a brilliant
striped percale and these are 1gain in
favor-bright red and white stripes
wing With those Of the most vivid
blue or green or yellow or black for
mt place
These, Of course. are strictly tailored
ana have the appearance Of belonging
70 one's brother. IS they demand the
sane ties aud link euff buttons
Another tailored model Is less Sc
vere than fhese. as II has q turned
down collar usually added Of some
heavier material than the sheer lawn
or dimIfy or linen Of which the blOuss
4 made. In one modsi ne collar Of
flnen crash becomes pointed reserS
extending the entire froBt and fasten-
ine inst below the yoke with ore large
peaTI button. Pine lawn Is used foI
tie body Of TIE blouse. The cuEt
Which fEIsh The long. Digit sleeves
ere fs1ds1 back % fhsten viii bufionz
- aaz1ea beas q biack end uhitl
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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-08-02
FroeIcs AZ Linen

shown side By side with frocks q
batiste. OrgandIe. dotted swiss an,
ehambray, there are the l0velies
frOeks Of linen In white and delicate
eOlorS, Both the fine soft linen. al
most Ike the French handkerchiel
linens and. the heavy coarse weayl
are liked The heavier quality make.
mp beautifully into tailored dresses
suits OF smOeks- Hats are also made
q this coarse linen One lovely mode
was II q delicate shade Of pink and
was trimmed with q heavy eottor
fringe
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-08-02
MstbIOuse Now Finds Place n
wardrobe Of the Majority
Of Women.
usslGK GARMENT IS LONG
susian Peasant Style May Reach q
Knees; May Button Up 70 Chin
or Separate Down
the Front.

And now enters the smOck-that Is,
II Is entering everybody's wardrobe.
Al frsl. writes n fashion correspond
ut this curious fad was followed only
~ those of artistic or gardening tenn
persment or those who loved the most
sdyaDced and different sort OF thing.
he mOck has undergone so many
solicitations from its first appear
ance as the typical peasant garment,
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-08-02

II Jon want to make the new frOck
decidedly French. look 10 the back 81
Il The French woman always payl
much attention 10 the detail Of the
back Of her frOeks. she realizes that
she is rot 4 paper don with a neEiigi-
BE hack. A simple chemise froet
sl4f t1tS bIlls mont mlkkk shoH
s6hs 6trA1 IdIus. h lle baek. end
q. II - Be smart.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-08-02

One Of the latest designs n ans
wrists shows q waist made o. pearl
grny georgelte crepe Wffh 1Aelnn
dgun TIE center fl1nf ne 1scsr -
the attraction. Is & = ne1s - ne
fuF and Fery narroas ball ead8 ~
pssd o. ends a. lacsr.