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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-06-05

Because Bingham and organdie are
SO familiar and unpretentious we are
always delighted to find them reap
pearing each season in frocks that have
every claim to beauty. And women
are coming to realize the distinction
of i the successful dress that is made
of an ordinary fabric, handled with
consummate art. There is something
sterling about it, something, in fact,
more out Of the ordinary than can be.
found in frock that depends upon
novelty in material for its success. Old
friends are best in fabrics, and when
they appear in frocks as pleasing as
that pictured above they are thrice
welcome. Imagine what sensation
they would make If we had never seen
them before.
This summer we find smart frocks
made up in the same designs, of
either Bingham, chambray or sport
silk, and .organdie or dotted swiss
combined with silk as well as cotton
goods. On cottons old-fashioned rick
rack braid reappears and is cleverly
used as finish for edges and to en-
phasize lines. 1t looks well in COM
pany with chambray, gingham or Eng
lish prints for morning dresses. When
organdie and gingham are as skill
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-06-05

corsets are too comfortable and too,
f1attering as rule to be relinquished.
They are probably the foundation of
the good lines, truthfully portrayed BY
photographs, in the two suits shown
above. In one of them a dress and
coat takes the place Of the usual three
piece combination. The dress is Of
figured silk with the lower half of the
skirt made Of plain wool material end
long narrow girdle Of the same goods.
The long coat of one Of the new rough
silks is cut on the lines Of the Chinese
coat and is bordered with another silk
|dn a palmer weave. Small buttons set
on the side seams are very attractive
as finish.
The plain box coat over draped
skirt, shown in the other picture, is an
excellent model for pongee or other
heavy silk for summer wear. Black
embroidery on the coat and sleeves,
and oblong buttons at the top and
bottom Of the front lend character and
elegance to the design.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-06-05

There has been considerable talk of
the corsetless figure and much more
drawing Of it. When artists picture
morning frocks or afternoon gowns,
and even suits, they hang them on
graceful but emaciated figures calcu-
lated to make us envy our adorably
thin sisters and to remind us of the
question put by that naive Japanese
lady who asked, "Where do they put
their stomachs?" Judging by few late
photographs she would not be impelled
to ask that question now. But the
seasons styles are kind to the natural
lines Of the figure and just why fashion
artists continue to draw inhuman crea-
lures is mystery not solved. Any
way, they inspire INDECENT ladies to
train down and to diet and do sundry
other things In the pursuit of slender
ness.
"Corsetless'' is not to be taken too
literally-it really means a figure that
looks uncorseted, with lines like those
In the normal youthful body. The best
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-06-05

relief this evening by fresh troops. 4
can fight no longer.
"(Signed)
FIRST LIEUTENANT STEIN
BRECHT."
Carrier pigeons tell headquarters Of
the progress Of battle. Here is a
typical report when the French army
fought along the Aisne:
ut Immediately appeared that the
destruction of the German defense
had been accomplished with as much
success as could be hoped for in so
difficult country. By 7:30 a. m. we
learned by carrier pigeon and other
means that the Chateau de la Motto on
the French left near Allemant had
been carried. and that at the center
Malmaison Fort was taken. At S:45
Allemant village had been occupied,
the prisoners numbered thousand,
and the French assault troops were adj
Ivancing across the central plateau to-
ward Vaudesson and Mont Parnasse
quarry. At 1920 the news was that
they were at the north of Hill 173, the
further spur of Malmaison plateau,
and in quarry 22O yards west of the
fort. BY 2:45 p. m. the villages Of
Chavignon and Vaudesson, with sew
eral neighboring quarries lying on the
northern edge Of the Aisne hills, had
been occupied. Chavignon was the
furthest point contemplated in the
plan and represented an advance OF
one and one-half miles made in the
face of the best remaining troops OF
the German empire"
Aided by camoufiage.
While many carrier pigeons changed
their habits of spiraling, finding it
dangerous practice and learned to fly
back and then forward at an altitude
comparatively low, camou1age aided
birds considerably In getting back to
their loft carrying with them messages
from troops in front. At Fort Vaux,
in the battle Of Verdun, the crown
princes army had special group OF
men shooting down carrier pigeons as
they left the fort.
And another story Of Verdun. It
was at Thiaumont, sixteen times
taken, lost and retaken. Wireless and
telephones had long ceased to exist.
No human being could cross the ter
rain. The commandant was in des-
perate need of communicating with
the rear. Suddenly the glasses re-
vealed dog, crouching on its belly,
crawling through the flashes, and In
a moment Of temporary lull leaping
forward. On it's back was pannier.
Nearer and nearer the dog came, and
prayers were involuntarily offered as
the beast fattened out here and there
| in the debris for sl.elter. Another lull
and the dog leapcd forward and at
last it scampered into Thiaumont with
| the pigeons safe in the pannier. On
| the dogs collar was this message
eve relieve you by attack on Froid-
terre, 8 p. M"
"Stop the German battery on our
left. Here are the elements for point
ing" was the written message Of the
commandant sent back by one Of the
pigeons. Another monetary lull and
the pigeon is released. Dog and pig
con, faithful and distinguished friends
of man, have done their work to save
civilization.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-06-05

found. The others, driven out Of their
homes and sent inland, are now return
ing, to find their homes either destroy
ed or occupied by Turks.
The refugees in the Aegean islands
intend to return to Asia Minor as soon
as conditions permit. At present the
Greek government gives each refugee
six cents day.
The Red Cross is devoting much at
tention to the prevention Of further
epidemics, such as the typhus scourge,
which took such heavy toll at Myth
lene.
Food is scanty and costly, and most
of the refugees are underfed, even in
the large towns. Nearly all are in
rags. The hospitals are short Of medi-
cines and other supplies, and have
been crowded by influenza cases.
Clothing, blankets and medicine are
needed on all the islands. Canned
meat for broth is wanted in the hos
pitfalls. American women run the
workshops where clothing is made on
tle LHIce lSluAuS VI Myluene, CnlOS
and Samos.
$4,000 in Town of Mytilene.
OF the $4,000 refugees on Mytilene
$4,000 are in the town of Mytilene and
its suburbs; the others are scattered
about in 60 villages.
OF the 10000 refugees on Crios part
are sheltered in old houses and the
rest in wooden barracks, divided with
bagging and old carpets into rooms"
each accommodating family of from
five to ten persons.
The islands of Lemnos, Imbros, Ten.
cdos and Samothrace are served with
Red Cross supplies from Mytilene; DIN.
ousa is served from Chios, and ncania
from SamOs.
The American Red Cross agents
We're received at Mytilene with the
greatest enthusiasm. The horses were
unhitched and the carriage drawn by
cheering crowd to the residence of the
governor general, who Communicated
a private home and placed it at theii
disposal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-06-05
Red Cross Workers
Aid Exiled Greeks

Athens.-In its work in the Greek
islands the American Red Cross has
the cooperation Of the United States
navy. Six submarine chasers have
been assigned for Transporting person
mel and supplies.
On the Island Of Mytilene are $1,000
Greeks, who fled there from Asia
Minor five years ago. Red Cross work
ers are regularly visiting all the towns
and clothing has been given to about
10000 of the refugees.
At the outbreak of the war, in 1914,
there were 100000 in Asia Minor.
More than 100000 escaped to the
islands in the Aegean. Thousands
were massacred. Armed bands Of
Turks roamed the countryside, plum
dering and numbering Greeks wherever
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-06-05

fully managed as they have been in
the frock pictured above they can in
vite comparison with more pretentious
materials in afternoon dresses.
The picture sets forth this dress so
we'll that it is hardly worth while to
describe it,. The fichu of organdie,
edged with narrow val lace, is inns
portant, helping more than anything
else to give the style a flavor of quaint
ness. With canvas shoes and wide
brimmed white hat, the whole toilette
is as cool and crisp as a breeze from
the sea. Visions of old-fashioned gar
dens, with hollyhocks and hedges,
bergamot and mignionette follow in
the wake of such frocks, making us
doubly thankful to their designers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-06-05
GREAT WAR WORK OF PIGEONS
ON BATTLEFlELDS AND THE SEA

specked with blood, it's tail feathers
shot away, and one of it's wings wound
ed. The commanding officer read the
message, the destroyer was rushed at
full speed to the place indicated, and
within three-quarters of an hour from
the time that the pigeon was sent off,
the officers and crew of the patrol were
picked up where they chung to the
wreckage.
Spy With Pigeons.
An American at Liege, in writing Of
the German advance, told this Incl
dent:
AS returned to the city, walking
along the River Meuse, saw one who,
oblivious of war and its alarms, was
dangling his legs over the water and
peacefully fishing. The battle in the
air, which he must have witnessed,
had not moved rim. The certainty that
the Germans were only few miles
away had not concerned him. He
smoked his pipe and placidly cast his
line. 1t was soothing to overstrained
nerves to see that chap, but 1t was
only few hours later that learned a
German spy had been arrested as he
posed as fisherman, with creel full
of carrier pigeons"
Another story reads:
In the cowl, habit and tonsure that
mark the monk a young man told his
beads aboard the train bound for Ant
werp. And woman, hardly more
than a girl, kept her eyes fastened on
the man of prayers. She studied on
the devotion with which his fingers
slipped from decade to decade of the
long, well-worn rosary that hung from
the cincture about his waist. But, al
though his lips appeared to move in
humble supplication, the woman saw
that he had failed to kiss the cross.
The lapse was significant.
Spy the girl Kissed into the face
of the alleged ascetic. In an instant
two guards had seized the man and
rushed him down the train corridor.
The woman examined the small wicker
basket behind in the seat. Lifting the
lid, she found three pigeons"
Get German Pigeons.
A news dispatch briefly summarized
such find thus:
IA German trawler was captured by
British warship near the Orkney
islands to the north of Scotland. She
is believed to have been engaged in
spying, as carrier pigeons were found
ION board"
Reference has already been made to
the number of messages carried back
to the French lines by carrier pigeons
in the defense Of Verdun. A pigeon
captured by the French conveyed this
information:
"The rolling fire Of the enemy with
guns Of the heaviest caliber is such
that sectors S., O., and 81. are to 9
great extent leveled. The garrison, In
Guiding that of sector ", is disorgan
lied completely. Some of it has been
obliged to fall back on the Eighty-third
and Nfnety-eighth regiments. which
also had to retire.
Sector v. (von Raun's) was sub
jected to such fire that its observation
post was put out of order. All sorties
are being bombarded and one is occu
pied constantly in replacing them.
The battalion asks Its immediate
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-06-05
The Need Of Cod.

People are asking in these days Of
upheaval and chaos, what is wrong
with the world It needs God; 1t
needs the religion Of Jesus Christ and
1t needs that religion practically en-
bodied in the lives of men. We see
it in the lives Of these men of the
gospel. We need men like that null
tiplied MANIFOLD in every church. We
need men like that multiplied ten thou
sandfold in our land.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-06-05
Every Want Supplied.

Precious to US, o Lord. is the death
Of thy saints, which makes us heirs
Of SO great a wealth: which leaves us
furnished with so great variety of e~
amples, that every want is abundo
supplied. John Austin.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-06-05
G.1y 2zzsza~4z
Skirts for SPORTS.

Binding the bottoms of sports skirts
with velvet, or edging them with
fringe, is return to very old-fash-
toned style. Usually the velvet bind
ing matches the coat of the suit,
which is always in contrast to the
skirt.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-06-05
Relolce!

o God, animate us to cheerfulness!
May we have joyful sense Of our
blessings, learn to look on the bright
circumstances Of our lot, and main
tain perpetual contentedness.-
Charming.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Silken and Lovely
Are These Negligees

A new kimono of wash satin,
light blue or pink, is S12 and has
shirring below its yoke.
Of gold-colored messaline is
delightful breakfast coat, and this
is $12.50.
OF heavy, lustrous crepe de
chine is a new negligee much
fringe trimmed. 1t is in pink,
rose or pale blue, and is 500, and
at the same price there is a two
toned satin kimono, cut plenty
full, and that larger women will
like.
But there are ever so many
more, of satin, Of crepe de chine,
and trimmed in charming ways,
at $3.50 to s45. s
(Third Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Serge Comes Into Its
Own Again-FOr
Separate Skirts

A skirt at $3.50 is cut full,
shirred round the waist and fin
ished with wide girdles, button
trimmed. In blue or black.
Another serge skirt, also in
blue or black, has novel trimming
on the belt which forms a pointed
yoke. 1t has sports pockets and
self-covered buttons. $3.50.
At $S.75 is a wool poplin skirt
in black or blue with a new girdle,
braid trimmed and pockets.
Also at S8.75 is a full box
pleated skirt of black or blue
serge with short slash pockets,
button trimmed.
(First Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Some Wonderful French
Dinner Sets NeWp:n the
China Sale

These by far the best dinner have had in
time the pLiceS60 Conservatvely speaking, their
normal value today s25 They favorable purchase
from of the noted manufacturers in Limoges All
of underneath.
The full Of French china dinner sets in the sale
from $40 to 5000.
Japanese china dinner $35 to $75 a
English semi-porcelain dinner $3.50 $1OO
a
American semi i-pocelain dinner $175O $325O
These prices 20 500 less than regular markings
The $4,000 lot of fine glass provides beautiful
pieces, all of the potash crystal onehird half
under normal values.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Another Great Shipment of Finest
aluminium Ware in the Household Sale

Aluminium ware is splendid for kitchen uten-
sils--if it is the best. Cheap aluminium is a seri-
ously bad thing to use in cooking.
In the special sale of houseware have at
special prices the product of Americas three
greatest makers of aluminium ware, including the
finest cast aluminium. Every piece is seamless
and absolutely pure.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Order Your Awnings Now
and Be Comfortable Later On

will have them off mind and the awnings will ready
when they needed
we'll awnings
porch it is possible enjoy
We have a of maeas--but is only
tell you that materials
we will make estimate without
FIoOr,M
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Bedspreads in
a Special Sale

hundreds all
reduced %
Roughly, there thousand sanfnished
grades-SOx9O sOx9O
and inches
than hundred honeycomb
group dmity Spreads
hundred cnked
each.
Floor Cent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
A Good, Stout
Travelling Bag
for $3.50 =

Smooth, black cowhide is the
leather used in it, and it is a fine
looking bag for the price.
Well made and in a shape that
is both pleasing and roomy.
Leather lined, too.
Sizes 16, 1S and 20 inch.
Main Floor, CHESTNUT
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Little Girls Don't
Call Them
Combinations

they call them waists and draw
ers. They're. comfortable, dainty
little garments of soft nainsook,
lace or embroidery trimmed, S2.25
and $3.50. 8 to16 year sizes.
(ThIrd Floor. Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Envelope Books
at Low Prices

Four new styles that are good
to look at and we'll made.
Three are in dull leather and
the fourth in shiny leather.
Prices range from 81 to $3.50.
Main Floor. Chestnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
If She's Looking for a
Spring Coat

popin, a shade, deep blue
o black
entirely stye-wh slightly high waistne
clothcovered buttons and
collar the cloth with silk collar that
the side loop somewhat like panels and add
to its attractiveness.
It is half-lned and is $3.50
m
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Many Children
Sleep in Pajama-
Drawers

which are sensible one-piece gar,
ments, that look somewhat like
pajamas, fasten down the front,
and are in white and colors. s1.75
to $3.50. 2 to 10 year sizes.
Third Floor. ChestnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Enough Satin Gloria
Covers for 500
Umbrellas at $2.S5
Each

We've just that much material,
and satin gloria is one of the best
umbrella coverings we know for
good, hard wear. They're good
looking, too-and the covers have
a silk selvedge. Bring in your
old umbrellas,
(wain Floor. Gallery. Market
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Automobile Chairs

In demand now that the touring
season is open. These are folding
chairs to be put out of the way
when not in use. Price S1.50 to
$3.50.
,The Gallery, CHESTNUT
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Such Fine Tailoring in
BOYS Suits

have will find the
of suits now being shown in the Boys Clothing Store.
"Supene of the experienced makers boys
this country called and he knew he prasng the goods
another maker One actually the detawok these
anything about kind of boys clothing will
these Spring rs good usually, show.
What them they
we have been able 10 show to
Prices S2250 S25 $2S in boys of to Is years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Thousands of Fresh, NeW
Handkerchiefs- Specially
Priced

Brand every handkerchief pure linen and exceptional
for it's price
apiece for handke rches-with tapes above
hemstitched hem.
25c apiece handke rches-one appques
others with herrngbone edges color; others with hafnch
hemstitched hens.
$15O a dozen for wOmen's handkerches-the plain hem
stitched kind that is always useful
If your handkerchief box empty here's chance to fill it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Women Smart NeW OrfOrds
Special at 81

fortunate getting 1000 pair womens oxfords
sell 81 that notably superior to most shoes of this
price
They mahogany black calfskn and aather
extremely fashionable shape with unusually long and
blind eyee Cuban heels and much perforaon.
Uncommonly pretty shoes.
n q Market)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Flexible
Rhinestone
Bracelets 81
Special

See them to appreciate how
pretty they really are-flexible
silver bracelets set with gleam-
ing stones in new and effective
design. They look much more
expensive.
(Jeweiry store, Chestnut and
Thlrteenth)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Pure Sheet Aluminium Ware

Bake pans, 2-qt. size, Soc. 4-qt. size, $1.2O.
Tipped cooking kettles, 2-qt. size, soc.
Straight cooking kettles with lid, LOT. size, SOC.
Saucepans, with lip, 3-pt. size, SOC.
Coffee pots, 2-qt. size, $2.70.
Graduated Tipped quart measures, roc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
The robins on the lawn and the
pussy-willOw has burst it's buds-AND
MEMS SPRING SUITS ARE HERE.

There these things particular say about
fashions for Spring, 1919:
The suits somewhat darker than in other years.
They generally to softer effects.
And they definitely lighter in the matter of trimming
The fabrics fine and durable They worsteds unn-
ished worsteds, cheviots and fannels.
They 1907 woodland they hand tailored
We perfectly confident their acceptance the
fastidiOus of Philadelphia
The clothes made for easier swnghat they
quite military effect they Prices
S35 to S65-for the best suits to be had.
CTh Floor Market
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Grit!

what did you mean, sir, by saying in your
editorial Introductory to your advertising page
few days ago, that Grit was essential, or at
least an adjunct, in winning foot race?"
So read the lines of polite inquirer whose
question we welcome and reply to with pleasure.
WOrcester's Dictionary defines grit as rigid.
ity, resolution and courage"
Some men have abundant strength, and
they may also observe a system of dieting to be
in excellent form for athletic sports, but are
utterly lacking in purpose, persistence and
energy to win in competitive developments of
physical power.
They are without GRIT.
They need William Muldoon or a Mike
Murphy to push them "Over the top" by shaming
them, praising them, encouraging them and
waking them up to realize that they possess
plenty of power if they will only use it, and use
it they must.
Theodore ROOsevelt's finest quality was his
grit, which controlled his faculties to do and
dare and die, if need be.
1t took some Grit to put this Store where
it is.
..... .. .... '''''''' F&~Af:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Every Good MOtOrist
Wants NOn-Glare
Lenses

There are some kinds that meet
the automobile laws of all the
States and other kinds that don't.
We have on display various
kinds that do meet the require
ments, and your machine can be
equipped with them at once.
Prices, S1.50, S1.75, $3.50, $3.50,
81, $3.50 and So.
(The Gallery. ChestnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Exquisite New BlOuses
for Spring

all fitting
new suits a beautifully made and finished.
Of soft white crepe blouse which simple
smah sufficient hand embroidery
loveliness. $1650
embroidery fet lace make another
blouse charming. is in white, flesh bque and is $18.
Lovelest of all the blouse, heavier flesh
white with collar et lace and exquisite hand work
$2375
Floor Centra
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
Mems NeW Spring
Shirts of Woven
Madras

Woven madras always has been much more
desirable than the other kind, but it has also
been more expensive and is now much scarcer.
These new soft-cuff negligee shirts are in
a good Spring weight and in a delightful lot
of designs, many of them quite distinctive.
Price $3.50
Main Floor, MarkeD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
The NeW Silks Are VERY
Attractive

especially of the jersey striped sports
The greatest of their attracveness
is the unusual demand they creating They particularly
dresses bouses and mems shirts They
beautiful assortment in the coorCd stripes
All washable fabrics 2 inches wde and priced at So yard
goods also include excellent de chine,
kind inches wid $780, another 40 inches wide at
$1.65 yard
OF much interest also the plain and changeable
taffetas at $3.50 a yard
FirsF FlOOr)
NOTE: counters the West Aisle will find
good desirable silks, varied temize and
extraordinarily low prices based oday cost They
range from 81 to So yard.
West