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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03
"AH! YES, COST OF LOVING HER
CERTAINLY HAS GONE UP!'
(BY N. p. BABCOCk.)

she gets back to the fiat.
"And do the rest of the bunch lin
ger?" asked.
Not always" he replied, quite
gayly, "unless we're thinking of talk
ing a night ride down to Coney and
back"
| "And the young lady? I presume
her income is almost as large as your
| own; doesn't she go fifty-fifty with
you in the cost of these recreations?"
what kind of a chump do you
suppose she'd take me for, if let her
| do that" he replied.
but she must realize you can
| never be married at this rate" said l.
II guess she doesn't let that worry
her." he said.
Are you sure you love one an
other?" I asked.
For the first time in our conversa-
ton he blushed. Nothing more Ger
tain" he replied. Were dead stuck
on each other. and all the bunch
knows it."
There was a moment of silence and
then he said, II amt kicking. I've
got a mighty good girl, but as I said
before, you could write a piece about
the high cost Of loving in New York,
and that would be no fairy tale"
The project rather interested me,
and 1 made little further investga-
ton. In social ranks somewhat above
those in which my young friend
moves, 1 discover, the athletic pro-
clivities developed by the average
modern girl have increased the cost
of wooing her very considerably be-
yond what 1t was in the days of the
stay home, slipper embroidering,
piano playing maiden.
There is an expense connected with
golf and canoeing and motoring and
fishing and swimming which did not
exist when garden croquet and a
hammock under the trees satisfied
the "call of the wild" in the blood of
American girls.
There was an element of economy,
likewise, in her contentment with the
music of the past, which made no
demand upon your small change for
purchase of the songs" and ragtime
sonatas that now come wet from the
press with prodigality almost equal
to that of the editions of a modern
afternoon newspaper.
And there really was a time when
tie girl whom YOU adore might never
have heard of that remorseloss. pick
pocketing contrivance we know as the
taxi"
All! yes, the cost of loving GER
tainly has gone up.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03
NURSE GIVES
TANLAC PRAISE
Attendant In San Francisco
Hospitals Recommends
This Medicine.
GAINS ELEVEN POUNDS
Rhamey Says Tanlac Has Built
Him Up and He Feels Fine
Since Taking It.

"Tanlac did so much for me that ]
feel 1t my duty to tell others about
this medicine" said c.. M. Rhamey,
a professional nurse living at the
Hotel George, on Sixth street, San
Francisco, CAL, recently. Mr.. Rha-
mey has been nursing patients in the
hospitals for the past eight years.
Last February" he continued.
sowing to an accident in which my
leg was broken / was Confined to my
bed for several weeks. lost my ap-
petite and could hardly eat anything
to nourish me, consequently lost
weight. I took several different
kinds of tonics, hoping they would
help build me up, but they did me
no good.
"One morning I read a statement
by a lady in Los Angeles who said
she had gotten such wonderful bene-
fits from taking Tanlac that I de-
cided to try it myself By the time
I had finished half of my first bottle
my appetite returned and felt hun
CRY for the first time in weeks. From
then on started right in to pick up
and my appetite got better and bet
ter and I slept better at night. /
have already gained eleven pounds
and am feeling just fine; even my
doctor has remarked how much better
I am looking. 1 would never allow
my name to be used in connection
with a medicine before, but I have
had such excellent results from us
ing Tanlac that l take great pleasure
in recommending it to any one need
ing a medicine to build up the sys-
tenn"
Tanlac is sold in Chattanooga by
Live and Let Live Drug Co.. and by
the leading druggist in practically
every city, town and village in Amer
ica II Adv
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03

people are demanding straight,
smooth dancing. and they are going
to have it. Six months ago we pre-
dicted that the dancing teachers as
ISOLATION would wage war on "jazz,"
and our prediction has come true.
We feel that we are giving the dance
ing public warning of what is to
come If the social reformer and the
preacher once start war on dane
ing. For as things exist now, they
will certainly find good support.
I'VE hope the dancers will take
warning and not let the reformers
find one chance to complain when
they start. The good people can set
the example and others can be forced
to follow"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03
To Discard FreckleS,
Tan, Pimples, Blotches

The use of creams containing animal
grease sometimes causes hair to grow.
You run no risk Of acquiring super
fluous hair when you use ordinary mer-
oolized wax. There is nothing better
for diseolored skin. as the wax ac-
gradually. gently. so there is no deten-
ton indoors and no inconvenience. The
discarded complexion naturally is re-
placed by clear, smooth. healthy one
full of life and expression. It's the
sensible way to get rid of freckled;
tanned, over-red, blotchy or pimpled
skin. Just procure an ounce OF mer-
colized wax at any druggists and ap-
ply nightly like cold cream. erasing In
the morning with soap and water. 1t
takes a week or SO to complete the
transformation.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03
LADIES' DAY AT CLUB

Mrs. ]. W. johnson Entertains at
Luncheon for Mrs. Patterns Guests.
Ladies' day at the Lookout Noun
tain club has afforded means of
bringing the mountain colony to-
gether once a week in social way,
and has added greatly to the social
life on the mountain this summer.
Some form tables of bridge. while
others who do not care for cards take
their fancy work and sew. Groups
usually gather and have lunch to-
gether. Today Mrs. J. w. johnson
entertained sixteen at luncheon in
honor of Miss Barbara James, OF
Danville, Va. and Miss Ann Butcher,
of FL Paso. Tex, who are the guests
of Mrs. z. C. Patten, Jr. Mrs II. o.
Milton also entertained at luncheon
today
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03
Kentucky Suffragist in
Favor Action by State
Miss Laura Clay Opposes Fed
eral Amendment. Miss Lloyd
at Democratic Convention.

Maysville, KY. Sept. S.-Miss Alice
Lloyd, of this city, recognized leader
in the Kentucky Equal Rights asso-
ciation has been selected by that as
ISOLATION in place Of Mrs. Desha
Breckenridge. president of the or
ganization, who is too i'll to represent
the organization at the democratic
state platform convention in Louis
vile today.
The equal rights association Is
sending representative to the con-
vention because of the selection or
Miss Laura Clay as delegate to the
convention. Miss Clay will oppose
the adoption of plank in the demo-
cratic convention for the ratification
of the federal suffrage amendment,
she being the original suffragist IA
voring the state handling the sur
frage question and opposing the
question as national issue.
Miss Lloyd will offer arguments
favoring the ratification Of the fed
eral amendment.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03
Kenny conducted the devotional ex-

, Kenny conducted the devotional ex-
ercises.
Officers Elected.
Officers were elected for the coming
year as follows; Mrs. E. Il. Heasty,
re-elected president; Miss Kate Rob-
erts. vice-president; Mrs. L. c.
Schneider, secretary; Mrs. Fred Fer
ger. treasurer, and Mrs. w. f.
Wheelock, press chairman. Mrs.
Heasty was elected a delegate TO the
state convention In Columbia In Oc-
tober. and Miss Kate Roberts and
Mrs. Funk were elected alternates.
Considerable interest was manifested
in the reports. The report of the
Jubilee fund committee showed that
the pledges were being met promptly
and that over $4,000 had been paid on
the state pledge of $4,000. Further
reports were made as to the favor
able difference prohibition was max
ing in the police records In the cities.
Mrs. w. z. Wheelock stated than on
recent visit east she was told that
1t had reduced the number to half in
the inmates OF the house Of correc-
ton in Philadelphia and that the
wayside inns OF New England were
being closed. She said that the bet
ter class Of people would not stand
for them any longer.
+. A. Seagle made an address dur
ing the morning session, which was
mainly historical, outlining the whole
temperance cause from the time Of
the Good .Templars." the first tenn
perance organization, on to the foun-
dalton OF the National w. C. T. u.
in 1874. and then up to the present
time.
Concerning present conditions, Mr..
Seagle congratulated the local unions
on their work Of the Sunday observ-
ance, the rescue work among men
and women and their success in get
ting the Bible in the county public
nchnnlu
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03
Women Who Sent Their Men to War
tn Work Beside Them in Auxiliaries

ems legion 10 the post Of girl marines.
the Belleau Wood post in Washing
ton, d. c. The bylaws supplement
the regular charter Of the American
legion. There are 30 few girls In the
marine corps that there will probably
not be more than the Washington
post for them.
Small problems of the posts are
absorbing most Of the time Of the
members just now. and. OF course,
the enlargement Of membership is
an important item. Of business at
first. However. the conventions OF
the legion this fall will show whether
the organization Is going to prove
itself the real force in our political
reconstruction that has been ex-
pected.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03
WORK OF CHURCH WOMEN
Committees to Look After Best In.
forest at Red Bank.


terest at Red Bank.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Ladies' Aid society of the Union
church at Red Bank was held Tues
day evening, with the president, Mrs.
Helms, in the chair. This beautiful
suburb has many things of which its
people are justly proud, none Of
which stands out with more prom
inence than the harmonious and con-
genial cooperation manifested by
its public spirited men and women.
A beautiful pulpit Bible, large Of
print and well bound in genuine
leather, has just been purchased and
Is to be presented to the church at
once. The Ladies' Aid has wonder
fully looked after both the church
and the school, but as both are as
Stunning such large proportions, 1t was
voted at this meeting to have two
organizations. with a complete set of
officers for each.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03
WILSON-WERT

Wedding Soemnlzed Tuesday at Home
of the Bride In Highland Park.
Miss Helen Vert and Tyler Stewart
Wilson were married Tuesday morning
at II at the home of the brides mothes.
Mrs. Margaret Vert, In Highland Park.
DIR. II. S. McCallie was the officiating
minister. Mrs Clyde Wilkins sang
Love of Mine" before the service, and
as the bridal couple approached Miss
Emily Gilbert. who had charge Of the
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03
FAMILY REUNION
At MiIIigan Home, New Market
Tenn

Tenn.
I. p. Milligan and family have re-
turned from a visit in East Tennessee
where they attended a family reunion
at the home of Mr.. Milligan's mother,
Mrs. L. ID. Milligan, of New Market.
Many relatives and friends gathered
at the home to enjoy the hospitality
of the occasion. Among those present
were: Capt. Richard MilIigan, of
Morristown; w. Fl. Milligan, Of
Knoxville: !. p. Milligan and family
of Chattanooga; l.. N. Milligan, Of
Jefferson City; John Milligan, OF
New Market, and Miss Virginia Mil
ligan, of New Market. J. c. Ander-
son. of this city, accompanied Mr..
and Mrs. Milligan and family. who
motored through the country.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03
WILL GIVE JONES DINNER

Friends Of City School Superintendent
to Honor Him Friday.
Friends of Supt r. l.. Jones, OF the
city schools, have arranged to honor
him with a dinner at the Hotel Patten
Friday evening at 1880. The dinner is
given by his many friends here in CIV
ing him hearty welcome back to his
home city. c. w. Edmondson Is chair
man OF committee making arrange
ments for the occasion.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03
SINN FEINERS LOGICAL
says Sir Edward Carson, Ulster Union
list Leader.

list Leader.
Belfast, Sept. ga. P.)-Sir Edward
Carson, leader Of the Ulster unionists,
who has come to Belfast to open new
antihome rule campaign. addressing
the Ulster uniopist council, declares
that, as far as Ireland was concerned.
colonial rule was the same thing as
the Sim Fem and that in this respect
the Sim Fein was perfectly logical be-
cause in reality there was nothing be-
tween union and separation.
Sir Edward challenged the govern
ment to make an unequivocal declara-
ton whether it had anything in its
mind bordering on the Sim Fein ef-
fort to courageously let the world know
it would brook no interference, whether
by agitation in the United States. on
the continent or elsewhere.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03

New York, Sept. "a nationwide
campaign for membership in the
American women's legion Of the
great war will be launched this fall.
The first chapter was organized In
washington, d. c.. and it was from
there that the charging campaign
will be conducted. Negotiations have
been started to affiliate the American
Women's legion with the American
legion. The legion originated by
washington women requires that a
member be Of afmily one Of whose
men went into service.
A similar association is that Of the
War Mothers of Pittsburgh. This or
ganization will probably be affiliated
with the American Women's legion
An interesting phase Of the Wom-
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03
Local Terpsichorean Joins Fight on
Immoral Dances; Jazz Craze Must Go
Appeal Made Musicians Leave Out Some of "he Rag
Chaperones Included in Warning

that your grandparents left of. In
fact we don't have to go back a day.
But go ahead. for the ''Jazz wiggle" is
becoming n thing of the past The
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03
NINE BUILDINGS BURNED
Arqo, Suburb Of Chicago, Suffers From
liar

Argo, Suburb OF ChfcdgoI SuHeTs TTUHI
lncendIary Fire.
Argo, ILL.,, Sept. 3.-A fire, believed
to have been incendiary in origin. de-
stroyed nine dwellings. damaged sew.
eral others and until the arrival of fire
fighting apparatus from Chicago threat.
ened the entire residential district OF
Argo early today.
Seveal women and children narrowly
escaped injury when rescued from tho
buildings
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03
TRAINS TO RUN SOON

New Railroad From Albany, Miss, to
Jackson, Tenn, Completed.
Nashville, Sept. SIT is announced at
Jackson, Tenn, that within few days
trains will be run into that city from
New Albany. Miss, over the newly
completed division Of the Gulf, Mobile
e. New Orleans railroad.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03

the Bridal Chorus from Lohen,,
grin. An altar Of palms and
ferns was improvised in the living room
and on either side were tall white
baskets of cut flowers. A color note
OF pink was chosen for the dining room
and was developed with pink roses
which adorned the table and available
places.
The bride is the daughter OF Mrs.
Margaret Vert. of Highland Park, and
is graduate of the University OF Chat-
tanooga. Mr.. Wilson is a brother OF
Edwin Wilson, who adopted the stage
as a profession and has become we'll
known in his work as an actor.
Many handsome gifts were received
by Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson. among which
was a substantial check, presented by
the brides mother. and several liberty
bonds and silver and linen. Mr.. ana
Mrs. Wilson left for an eastern trip
and upon their return will be at home
with Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Wilson In the
TWinam apartments.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03

The Chattanooga w. c. T. U. will
meet Thursday afternoon at 1880 at
the Frances Willard. The annual
election of officers will be held and
a full attendance is desired.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03

Mrs. George Allen and Mrs. ]. r.
Billingsley will be joint hostesses to the
Kind Words Sewing circle Thursday at
an all-day meeting. The circle Will
meet at the home Of Mrs. Allen, 719
East Fifth street.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-03

The Kings Daughters of the First
Christian church will serve a home
cooked dinner Thursday from 1880 to
2 o'clock at the First Christian church.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-22
CalldlesSpecial

Did You ever see really beautiful
candles? Here they are: Byzantine and
venetian candles, square, round and
Jacobcan designs, painted and orna-
mented with classic designs in black,
gold and silver and hand painted but
terflies
The most beautiful candles ever shown
IN BOSE. They arrived Saturday and are
selling fast, Prices w c each to ST so the
pair.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-22
Novelty Gifts

More Rust Craft novelties arrived
last week. These are clever little things
and quite inexpensive. Here are a few
from the big assortment
Little packets containing Winter Salads
and Sandwich Recipes at 35c.
Memo Pads, Engagement Books and
Shopping List at Soc.
"ReeIy Truly" Dolls at 45c.
surprise Boxes for boys and girls at SOC.
Jelly motlds. shoe polishing sets adj
dress books comb cleaners, medicine
glass, coaster and cover, incense burners,
ivory book markers, and scores of other
novelties all useful, put up in dainty box
with clever gift verse.
CandIesticks of enameled wood hand
decorated, al pair, 81 90.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-22
Furs-2 O% Discount

Good furs are ideal gifts and ours good fursrch
soft and eleganfashioned from the best of pes and
made to wear and maintain their original beauty for
unusually long time.
Choice Of our entire stock Except fur coas at 20 per
cent less than the regular selling price.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-22
Fine Linens

Recent shipments from abroad makes
the present showing one of great impor-
lance to lovers of Linen.
Pattern Cloths, $3.50 to $500.
Luncheon Sets, $3.50 to $500.
Japanese Cloths, $500 70 $500.
Japanese Napkins, dozen, 500 TO
$3.50. :
TOWELS, ETC.--
Linen Huck Towels, 76c TO 81 30.
Colored Bath Towels, 76c 10 $500.
Bath Towel Sots, 81 80 TO $500.
Pillow Cases, embroidered, $50 TO
$500.
Dresser and Buffet 8oarfs, beautiful
scarfs OF lace; others hemsticthed and en-
broidered in colors, 76c TO $500.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-22
Dainty Lingerie
the gift of refinement

SECOND FLOOR
Every woman loves beautiful under
garments. For gifts or for your own
use, you will find here very fine selec-
ton Of dainty undergarments, priced
more reasonably than you would sup
pose such garments would cost.
Envelope Ofemlse of wash satin, plain and
lace trimmed, and some with georgette
tops at $500 10 Still
Crepe dc Chino 0hemise-A beautiful
line at $3.06 TO $1,000.
0eorgette 0hemise-Excellent qualities
and lovely lace trimmings at $3.50 to
$500.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-22

"A gift bottle of some exceller
"a box containing fine face p
talcum, toilet water, etc, would
a very nice present.
We have a choice variety, a
which are mentioned here.
Perfumes-Violet, Aimee, Lily
Valley, Yankee Glover and Three f
76c to 81 80.
Toilet Waters i'm the most fragri
delicate odors, 81 80 to $2.75.
Djerklss combination boxes at 50
$3.50.
Very complete line Of the famous
ard Hudnut' and Djerkiss face p,
soaps, creams. etc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-20
BUSINESS MAN SINGS PRAISES

81 suffered for years with stom-
ach trouble and gas continually.
Doctors thought l had stomach Ill
GERS or cancer. After last attack
they advised going to Rochester,
Mimi, for an operation. A friend
advised trying Mayr's Wonderful
Remedy, which I did, and I cannot
sing it's praises zoo highly, as | can
now eat anything and everything" 1t
is simple, harmless preparation that
removes the catarrhal mucus from
the intestinal tract AMI allays the m
fiammation which causes practically
all stomach, liver and intestinal all
ments, including appendicitis. One
dose will convince or money refund
ed. Howell's Pharmacy, and drug
gists everywhere. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-20

loathed the thought of going. They
were all about Everett's age; most
of the peop6 who had called upon
me.
Everett bought me a lovely new
dinner dress. 1t TOO was sapphire.
A soft delicate affair of chiffon and
sequins. Ny shoes and stockings
matched exactly. Hetty said | was
a dream in it when she helped me
dress the night of the dinner. Ever
EFT also said l looked lovely. l wore
my hair in braids wrapped about my
head. l had asked if l might not
put it up so l would look little
older and more dignifed, but Ever
EFT had peremptorily refused.
"You can be dignifed with your
hair as you always wear it. And it
isn't at all necessary that you look
old. Anyone of them would gladly
change places with you"
wondered if that were so. If wo-
men like those who had called on
me, stylish, handsome women, would
be glad to go backward and be young
again.
"Why do you want to keep me so
young?" l pouted.
He did not answer, and boldly /
asked:
"Is it because you think you can
make me over or because ] can be
treated more like child if l look so
young?" the words weren't out be-
fore l was frightened.
"Who put that into your head
that / wanted to make you over?"
"Why-no one. 1t just popped in
to my mind"
"Come-the car is waiting" he
said as he folded my beautiful cloak,
the exact color of my gown about
my shoulders.
In spite of his not replying knew
by his face that what had said had
in some way affected him. I COM
menced to wonder if he had had that
in mind when he married me. Leola
had been twenty-six. Nine years old
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-20
LONDON SEES
$4,000 ALLIED
TROOPS in Line

LONDON, July I9-(By Associat-
cd Press Nineteen thousand Allied
foldiers-picked men from famous
divisions-marched through the
reefs today in celebration of the
lrn of peace. The line of parade was
lore than six miles long.
King George, Queen Mary and par
y stood on the steps of the Victoria
Memorial in front of Buckingham
alace to receive the salutes of the
,,arriors.
A magnificent reception was given
he marching hosts. The Americans
led by General Pershing, marched in
three battalions.
Following the parade London gave
itself up to merry making, dancing
4ing the favorite way of celebrating.
AS preliminary to the celebration
lanksgiving services were held in
Westminster Abbey and other large
lurches.