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The Washington times., 1919-07-03
By Eleanor Gilbert.
1.-THE Ambitious Woman in BusInei

1.-THE Ambitious Woman in business"
ACATION time brings is
" aftermath to many business
women. II means rectify-
ing the mistakes Of a substitute
and sailing into double the amount
Of accumulated work
Il close my eyes TO the fact that
vacation time will end" admitted
one much harassed business woman.
81 look upon my two weeks away
from business as though il We're
going to last an con. because if I
looked beyond and visUalized my
desk on my return ] would spoil my
vacation"
There are, OF course, a very few
unique jobs built around highly
specialized knowledge where it is
next to impossible to obtain a first
class substitute while the regular
incumbent is away. But truth to
tell, practically every job there is
nowadays can be filled by a Compe-
tent substitute, provided standard
practice instructions are available.
or manual" has been prepared.
Just as every business man thinks
his business entirely different in
needs and management from every
other, just so do many business
women believe the peCuliarities OF
their jobs are understood by them
selves alone and nobody else can
replace them even for few weeks.
But even A Secretary OF State isn't
indispensable and lesser mOrtalS
have a proportionately easier time
finding understudies.
But IL she would have an easy
u,
q normal amount Of work for hcr-
self on her return. il is up to the
efficient business woman to leave
for her temporary successor some
standard practice instructions and
also a schedule of daily work. In
some organizations of the most
modern type there is a definite rule
nowadays that every Individual
must prepare such a set Of stand
ard practice instructions showing
just what tasks are performed ami
how they are handled; sometimes
these standard practice instructions
are prepared by an outside expert
who studies the organization.
Such instructions insure the
smooth running of the organization
in case OF unexpected absences or
departures, instead Of the oId-time
method of quietly recruiting some
individual inexperienced in the
work and letting her founder
around until she found herself.
She, of course, innocently and ig-
norantly made numerous errors
which later had to be rectifed by
the permanent employee But with
definite instructions the adequately
educated substitute Gthat has been
The Washington times., 1919-07-03
The Smart Beach Cape

of yellow ribbon finished with pur-
pie tassels made picturesque
closing.
Scarlet taffeta portrayed a wrap
in which the imagination OF the de-
ssigner was allowed to run riot, but
it was distinctive, nevertheless, in
its bizarre beauty. Tiny frills with
frayed edges bordered the bottom
1--WE rows deep and also outlined the
arm Sits. The round collar was
prettily frilled and fastened close up
about the throat.
For the more conventional beach
wrap one chooses navy blue or
henna surf satin and trims il with
white washable braid. Sometimes
these capes are reversible and this
makes them both beautiful and
comfortable on a cool day when one
is apt to feel chilled after bathing.
A graceful and fitting accompani-
ment to the beach wrap is a smart
cap. When. the cap is OF the same
color and material as the wrap a
pleasing costume is produced. Rub
Der diving caps are usually covered
cred by satin or taffeta hats OF
various shapes. A striking tam
that completed a sea green cape
was of surf satin, topped by a rub
Der pom-pon set on at smart
angle. 1t was cut in four pie-shaped
sections put together with cord
ings and the whole finished by an
inch wide band that framed the
face and hair becomingly.
II you want to be projected from
the sun or wind at the beach this
season you will adopt one OF these
fashionable-ba bathing capes and
smart caps that lend such cache to
the costume.
The Washington times., 1919-07-03
BY Rita Stuyvesant.

IT'D protect milady from the sum-
mer breeze or strong sun
= after her dip in the ocean
there are the most fascinating
beach wraps among the bathing
modes predominatIng this season.
Wraps of simple charm and serv-
iceable material have found their
way from the opera to the beach,
but instead Of the rare ermine or
metallis brocades of evening, the
beach capes are seen in surf satin,
figured silk. rubberized fabrics,
ratine and many of the darker
washable materials.
The fschu cape that enjoyed such
popularity during the winter and
early spring is being revived for
beach wear. A cape Of colorful
beauty that recently attracted much
fattering attention was of horizon
blue surf satin lined with lemon
yellow.
This model was gathered below
a deep round two-piece yoke, dart
fitted on the shoulders. Over the
yoke was arranged a deep fchu
collar that crossed in front and
was fastened at the center back
under the cape. The lower part
was slightly circular and dropped
to the ankles, quite concealing the
wet bathing suit beneath.
Figured silk 1.-THE kind used to
line winter coatsD fashioned an
other smart beach wrap Of deep
purple. plentifully sprinkled with
gay marigolds. This was a straight
gathered model coming close up
about the throat and finished with
a quaint roll collar. Long streamers
The Washington times., 1919-07-03

CHING FEET may De que 10
"A arch trouble, to improper
4 shoes, or to tenderness.
Walk with the feeS parallel to
each other. Do not walk with your
toes pointing outward, as out-toe-
ing throws the weight of the body
upon the weaker inner side of eAcH
foot, which tends to break down
the arch.
Arch trouble announces itself by
the following symptoms: The in
side of the foot or ankle feels
weak; there is usually pain in the
back of the leg; there may be
marked pain at the knee or hip;
the heels may be sensitive, back
ache is frequently complained IF;
there is general fatigue; nervous
ness" and irritability are common.
The arches may be strengthened
by systematic exercise. Stand with
the feet toeing inward and with
the knees bent slightly forward
and outward-jn bow-legged po-
sition. Do this for a minute Cr
two a dozen times a day. when
movements for relaxation present
themselves .
Also practice night and me rnins
the following exercise: Stanl with
the feet toeing inward AMI rise
quickly upon the balls OF the feet
and the toes, and then allow the
heels to come down slowly until
the original position is resumed;
pause for a few seconds and re-
peat twenty times or more: prac-
tice night and morping without
shoes.
1t is wrong to depend upon arch
supporters and neglect exercises
for strengthening the feet.
II you are overweight it will he
necessary TO reduce before a cure
OF the foot trouble can be expected.
Long standing is also hard on the
arches.
A cold foot spray night and
morning will relieve tender feet.
The full pressure OF cold water
from a faucet gives a tonic effect.
Dry carefully between the toes and
rub the feet with alcohol. followed
by a powder composed of stearate
of zinc with a little boric acid in it.
Excessive perspiration can usu-
ally be overcome by frequent bath
ing of the feet and frequent chang
ing of the hose.
Blisters should have spirit OF
camphor applied to them on cheese
cloth. Blisters are usually due to
loose shoes and perspiration.
Calloused areas are commonly due
to arch troubles, and correction OF
the latter is an essential part of
the prevention and cure of the for
mer.
Prevent bunions by wearing a
shoe with a straight inside edge;
il must be straight all the way out
to the end OF the great toe.
The Washington times., 1919-07-03
When a Girl Marries Early a W Sts5S Of Life
Terry and Anne Start Off to See Betty and Jim Gives
Evidence of Return of His
- Old Affection
A Story of
Early Welded Life

the extra dollar fastened to my pin
cushion and a scrawled note ITO my
better half" wondered If he
would give me 1.-The better half of
all he had now?
Ny packing was scarcely hnishe
when Terry arrived. He insisted
that 1 have my coffee and toast be-
fore we started. Terry couldn't
forget to be thoughtful and kind
even when he was burning with
eagerness to start. -
Now my bag and a paper to
wrap the jar of chicken broth I
made yesterday, and then wee
on" I said after gulped down the
last bite and swallow.
Terry took my hand in both OF
his. His eyes seemed to lay a warm
caress on my face. g.
"You-little bit of all right" he
said, managing a husky laugh.
planning to stay-thinking OF
her"
Jim stood watching US in amaze
ment-then I saw admiration dawn
in his eyes and a startled sort of,
respect. without minding Terry ct
all, he seized me in his arms and
kissed me again and again.
Don't stay too long" he whis-
pered.
Jim saw US of to the car, and as
he slowed me in carefully, 1 won
dered il this glimpse of Terry's -
nance. would revive ours. e..
Terry was wondering and ponder
ing, too. AS we started, he put his
fears into words:
81 wonder if Betty'll be as glad
to see me as old Jimmie was sad
to see you go?"
(TO be cOntinued.)
The Washington times., 1919-07-03
By Anne Lisle.


Copyright, 1919. King Features Syn
dictate, Inc.)
TT was barely the next morning
when Terry telephone, but I was
already dressed and waiting.
Ready to start, Annie? I've had
Tony on the wire, and he's sending
round the car; so I'll be over for
you directly-say, half an hour
Righto?"
@Righto!" I answered. I'm ready
now. viii you pick up Virginia
on the way over?'
Tony was jolly decent about 1t,
Anne. I put him OF going and he
said he'd make it right with vir-
gtnis," Terry hesitated. "Betty'u
want you, but I don't believe in
taking down a crowd until we see
how she's coming on"
didn't argue about that with
Terry. First, because il would
have wasted time, and still more
because I was proud he had chosen
me to go with him After putting
up the receiver, I hurried into the
bedroom and packed a few things in
a weekend bag. I had an idea
Betty might need me and that I'd
better be prepared to stay with her.
AS L slowed things in my bag il
came over me that Jim and 1 had
oeen separated only once during our
married hfe-the time he had gone
70 Washington-and then he had
left me, not 1 him.
An impulse of curisity stirred
me- How could he feel when he
saw me packing? I was answered
In a minute or two, for Jim came
IN from the bathroom. shaven
looking boyishIy clean and sweet
and not bit like the stormy man
who had qusrreled with me the
night before about Anthony Nor
reys.
whats this? Who's going
away" asked Jim. waving the
towel with which he was drying
has hands,a process he seemed al
ways finishing in some place other
Ihan where he had started it.
/ thought Betty might need
me, and I'd better be prepared to
stay. explained, and my heart
started to thump as / spoke.
Betty" Jim scowled. ct
thought I forbade you having any,
thing to do with the Norreys"
Forbade" That word again
dared not discuss it with Jim
now. Instead I asked him what I
thought was good-natured ridi-
Guile:
You didn't-ask me not to have
anythiqRpto do with Anthony's car.
did you? He isn't going. Only
Terry and me-
only Terry and you?' answered.
Jim with relief-and nc conscious
ness that I had deliberately avoided
the use Of a certain word. Where's
Jeanne? Isn't she just as anxious
to get to Betty as any one else?
What's the grand idea in snubbing
herr
Ny heart seemed to do a tinv
omersault-suppose Jim were 10
be as anxious to spare my feelings
as he was always TO save Gcanie
any hUrt-how very fine that would
be.
Then I forgot myself, our quar-
rel, my desire to coquet with Jim
over my coming absence, the hurt
Of having him think always of his
sister instead of me. For today 1
didn't count. This day was Terry's.
He was taking me along to help
him find the happiness he had
The Washington times., 1919-07-03
Old Affection

longed for since the day Betty first
came into his life.
went over and laid my face
against the rough cloth of the coat
Jim had just slipped into.
Dear" I said, your Terry loves
Betty. No man ever cared more.
And, as you said once, she's ghost
ridden, remembering the husband
you don't think was worth il.
Terry has talked to me, as If were
his sister. And now he wants me
TO come with him. He thinks 1 can
help. Perhaps can. Betty has told
me a little, too. Oh, I'd love to see
them happy"
They deserve it None more. BY
Jove, 1 hope Terry wins out"
agreed Jim heartily, his hand stray
ing across my hair and resting
there tenderly for q second. "PGck
up all the things you'll need and
stand by. I'll miss you, though"
"WiIl you, JimT' 1 whispered.
smuggling. closer and laying my
head close to his heart.
A Bit of Change.
Sure will! But, say, Lilac Lady.
you'll you'll need a piece Of change.
Here let me get at my pocket"
So that moment was over. 1 had
to go to my packing.
Here's twenty-five. Think it's
enough?" asked Jim.
It's loads. Have you plenty
LETT" I asked.
We'll, rather
Jim showed me a fat roll of bills,
and strangely enough I remembered
the day when he had divided with
me the IS that was all he had in
the world, I would only take two,
but after he was gone there was
The Washington times., 1919-07-03
Turn About.

Two golf fiends-an Englishman
together After the first hole, the
Englishman asked:
How many did you take?'
Eight" replied the Scot.
"Oh, 1 only took seven, so it's my
hoIe?" exclaimed the Englishman
triumphantly.
. After the second hole, the Eng
lishman put the same question
again. But the Scot smiled know
ingly.
ma, ma. ma man" said he; it's
ma turn tae ask hrst!"
The Washington times., 1919-07-03
Puss in Boots
Jr.
By David Cory.

There was an old woman Of Norwich
Who lived upon nothing but porrtdge;
Parading the town,
She turned cloak into gown,
This thrifty old woman OF Norwich.
CCT HAVE a fine little cloak for
you" she said to Puss Jun
= Tor. "Ah, but 1 have no need
OF one, my good woman" But the
old woman who was so thrifty
spoke again: You have not seen
the cloak. Twas made years ago
for a fine cat, but when he came to
try it on alas! twas too small.
Therefore I would sell It to you for
a price"
at may have been my father"
thought Puss WAS he Seneschall
to my Lord Of Carabas, this cat of
whom you speak?"
"'The very same" replied the old
woman.
Then I will look at your cloak"
said Puss. 1t was very beautiful
one, Of velvet and lined with silk.
And the color was a bright scarlet,
with silver and gold.
1t is needless to say he bought
IT. The very fact that 1t had been
made for his father, although never
worn by him, was enough for Puss
Junior. And it certainly became
him. Moreover, it took away the
homesick feeling which our little
traveller had felt for some days.
"Heigh-hov' he cried, as he once
more set out on his journey Of ad-
venture.
'Heigh-ho. let the wind blow
South wind or north wind,
Sunshine or snow,
Rain or cold sleet
What shall care,
I am a wanderer,
Free as the air!'
And just than a farmer came rid
ing up on his gray mare, bumpty-
bumpty, bump. This time he had
left his daughter behind him, 50
rosy and fair, because the last time
the old gray mare had broken a
leg.
farmer. I'm glad to meet you
again, my good Sir Cat. I've not
forgotten the favor you once did
me-"
Then do me one now" cried
Puss. Let me ride behind you to
the city"
Willingly! Jump up" and the
farmer gave Puss a helping hand.
"On to the city pussy and I.
What shall we see? What shall
we buy?"
Anything and everything"
laughed Puss. who now felt as
happy as a lark.
The Washington times., 1919-07-03
of the
Foot.
By Brice Belden, NJ. D.

a CHING FEET may be due to
~ arch trouble, to improper
= shoes, or to tenderness.
The Washington times., 1919-07-03

There was an old woman Of Norwich
Who lived upon nothing but porrtdBe;
Parading the town,
She turned cloak into gown,
This thrifty old woman OF Norwich"
The Washington times., 1919-07-03
A Dress of Many Hues

If We could but the color The silk is a brilliant
bottle green, and soft and cngng The apron is white
georgete edged with green and the crocheted flowers
riotous bouquet-purple, gold crimson and indigo.
The Washington times., 1919-07-03
The Earth NOuU Futhest from the Sun.

TO-DAY the earth passes the aphelion point of its orbit
e. its point of greatest distance from the SUM- The
two bodies are about 100000 miles farther apart than
thew were at the beginning of January. Yet have Sum-
mer heat instead of Winter cold because hemisphere
lies more directly, under the sun than in January.
The Washington times., 1919-07-03
This Day in History.

THIS the anniversary of the laying Of the foundations
of Quebec in 1908 by Champaign the French explorer,
after whom Lake Champlan named Champlain Sug-
geSed to Henry w. the building of canal the 18th
France"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-06

American Legion, held a meeting in the
Germantown Young Mems Christian
Association at 5S49 Germantown avenut
Oh Tuesday evening. Several resolu
tions were drawn up and were referred
to committee for decision. The most
important business was the naming of
the post. The name Lieutenant j. T.
Houston Post, was adopted after a
Germantown man who made the su-
preme sacrifice in the Argonne last Oc-
tober. Lieutenant Houston enlisted in
the French Ambulance Service in 1914,
but was later, commissioned in ANOTHER
department of the French army. When
America entered the war, he sailed to
the United States where he received a
Commission in the Twenty eighth
Division. He sailed for France in May,
1913, and was killed in October of the
same year. Lieutenant Houston's three
brothers also made the supreme sacrifice,
and Germantown has honored the mem :
ory of the lieutenant and his brave
brothers by naming its post, No. 3, of
the American Legion after him. a
social meeting of the post viii take
place on Wednesday evening, September
"a, in the Young Mems Christian Asso
citation auditorium, at which DR..
Richard Harte, commander of Base
Hospital No. 10, and Major A. J.
Drexe1 Biddle, formerly Of the marine
corps, will be the chief speakers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-06
Plea for Old WarshIna

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-News items referring to dis
mantling of old battleships and probable
sale for junk or use as targets cause
one to wonder If better and nobler use
cannot be found for these guardians
of our country's honor and safety. Yes
sells named after states might be turned
over to them or to their cities or com
munities in a partly dismantled condi-
ton, to be moored in their waters, ex-
hibiting the naval arm of the country,
thus fostering the love of the sea in
the minds Of many of those far inland
and building up our naval aud msr
chant marine, which service sadly needs
all the stimulant possible to give. /
have heard that England has s.Sea
Scouts" in addition to, or an adjunct
of, the Boy Scouts. Such organisa
tions in this country could probably be
well served by an old warship, big or
little, anchored nearby to stir iifagina.
ton and pride and desire for service.
A.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-06
NoRRIsToWN

b Mrs. Jacob Beideman. of 206 West
Wood street, announces the marriage OF
her sister, Miss Lillian Bowker. and
Mr.. Milton Lysinger, of Cherry street,
on Thursday, August 2S, in New York.
Mrs. William G. Close, of West Main
street, entertained at cards yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Fighter, OF
West Marshall street, are entertaining
as their guest Miss Helen Erb, of Mer :
chantville, n. ], On Labor Day a
picnic supper, followed by a swimming
party, was given at Keyser's dam, in
honor of Miss Erb. Miss Helen
Thomas, Of Swede street, gave card
party Tuesday. and Tuesday evening
Miss Florence Fighter gave an informal
dance at her parents home, 903 West
Marshall street. On Wednesday after
noon Miss Margaret Cassell, of West
Marshall street, entertained for Miss
Erb.
Mrs. Mark Penn, Miss Hazel Penn
and Miss Elizabeth Smith have returned
from Wildwood, N. j. They spent the
last month there.
Mr.. Francis Scheetz, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Remandus Scheetz, Of 515 West
Main street, has returned from Har-
ward University, where he has been
taking a summer course in law. Mr..
Scheetz, who was captain In the
chemical warfare department, returned
from overseas several months ago. His
sister, Miss Sara Scheotz, returned from
France two weeks ago. She was in the
Red Gross work and has not seen her
brother since they met In France last
tall.
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Luncheon at Atlantic City

A number of Philadelphia matrons
we're the guests of Mrs. s. A. Nc
Dougal, also of Philadelphia ,at q
luncheon and bridge party given
Wednesday at the Marlborough Blen
helm, Atlantic City, where she has been
staying for the whole of the summer
season.
The luncheon decorations were very
elaborate. The company assembled fol-
cards in the ballroom of the Blenheim
Mrs. McDougal's guests were Mrs,
Walter Nagel. Mrs. George G. ]. Fleck
Mrs. Frank Hampson, Mrs. Alan Levin
Mrs. Edw. Reath, Mrs. William But
Ter, Mrs. N. Lamb, Mrs. Franz
Bowles, Mrs. Frederic Sherman, Mrs
James Walsh, Mrs. J. r. Jones, Mrs
William McGlinn, Mrs. Lillian Howett
Mrs. Imogen Skelly, Mrs. G. Woodruff
Mrs. George Spotz, Mrs. G.. Myers
Mrs. Walter Miller, Mrs. ]. Shill, Mrs
Frederick Rutland, Mrs. j. J. Mar
tin, Mrs. Daniel McClinch, Mrs, G. f.
Seidel, Mrs. Samuel Whan, Mrs
Sarah Allen and Mrs. Harry Parsons
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-06
ALONG THE MAIN LINE

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick w. Rock
well, of Merton, have taken an apart
ment at the Touraine for the winter
Mrs. Rockwell, who is vice chairman
of the Philadelphia School of Occupa :
tional Therapy, and Mrs. Francis Hin
ton, member of the board of directors
will leave on Sunday for Chicago to at
ciety for the Promotion of Occupationa
Therapy, where they will represent the
Philadelphia school. DIR. Arthur Jones
of the University of Pennsylvania, will
make an address, representing Philadel
phia at the convention. Mrs. Rockwell
and Mrs. Hinton will stop at the Black
stone Hotel, in Chicago.
Mrs. G. Austin Wentworth, o
Wayne, gave dance on Thursday eve
ming in honor of her daughter, Miss
Hazel Wentworth. who returns tt
Smith College, Northampton. Mass, il
few weeks.
Miss Anna Bishop Harvey. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. s. c. Harvey, o.
Radnor, who spent July and August
camping at South Fairlee, VT, has re
turned home. Mr.. J. s. Curtis Harvey
Jr., has returned from a camp a
3ridgewater, N. H.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Hillotson ar,
spending short time at the Wayne
wood. Wayne, after taking a trip t.
Canada and the Thousand Islands.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lincoln Holmes
and Miss Janette Holmes returned or
Wednesday to Wayne after spending
several weeks at Eaglesmere.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick T. Radcliffe
Jr., and Miss Betty Radcliffe of st
Davids, have returned from Cape May
where they spent the summer.
Mrs. M. U. Minnick, of York, is Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Baer at theil
home in Narberth avenue, Narberth.