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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-04
UP OR DOWN, THE PROBLEM
Bx MARGARET ROBE

long skirts are here TO stay and that
the American woman would have
none Of the short ones. cOntended
with his marked Partisan accent that
This by no means proves that Amer
lea will wrest the fashion scepter
from the Partisan digits. only the
fact that France has been crippled
by the war has given US the advan-
tage for the last few years. We
have made great strides as design
ers on our own account. but now
that the war is over il will he but
q short time till Paris is supreme
again and we but blind and humble
followers II is true. he said.
Partisan skirts ere coming down a
bit i'm the fall. but this does not
prove that Paris is following our
fashion dictates. "Jamais, jamais,'
America viii only be the leader Of
fashion. in his opinion when South
America and Europe come TO us for
their fashion models as heretofore
they have gone 10 Paris. Besides
he pointed out. the leading design
ers OF our best American houses are
not really Americans themselves. but
OF French descent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-04
Fashion says skirts up,
Fashion says skirts down.
And Paris just opposite
To little New York town.

NEW YORK. April to be or
not 20 be. that is the question,
whether tits smarter ia tho main 20
suffer the Sits and narsows Of out
Iageous fashion or 10 take steps
hgainst a sea of hobbies and oy OPP
posing. shorten them
III Mt. William Shakespeare were
only alive today he would simply
have 10 bring Hamlet up 20 date by
rewriting the soliloquy around THAT
burning topic OF the modish mo-
ment-"Skirts The long ami
snort Of 10 is that not even the live
ones seem TO know much about IT,
In Paris the skirts are climbing
20 even dizzier heights I'm New
York they are going 10 such des-
perately narrow lengths that YOU
can't take steps about anything. any
more. and promenade Is just one
short Jump after another
u is indeed a ticklish moment.
The fate Of the future arbiter Of
fashion hangs by a skirt Which
way the skirt goes viii determine
without doubt whether New York
or Paris is 20 set the mode for flu
lure femininity If Partisan skirts
begin 10 come down 80 means that
Paris is coming down. too. from
her perch as Queen OF Fashions II
American skirts 20 Hp il means that
our hope OF leading the fashionable
parade viii be cut of as shortly.
Making as much speed s. my hob
bile skirt would allow, ] have been
ON the jump the last few days from
one leading American designer 10
another. craving their expert opin-
ions. They all agree that the Ions
skirt rs here TO stay and that Amer
lean women never. never will accept
the ballet length garments. now re-
vealing how perfect is the Parisienn,
understanding
The head OF a leadine Fifth ave-
nue. house. while admittire that rh,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-04

His opinion would perhaps i'm
pressed me as more free from bias
had his speech been more free from
Partisan accent
AIy next jump landed me at one
Of the smartest tailored gown and
suit houses, whose real American
heads only accent is slight
Hebraic one. He said that our
skirts are coming up a little this
fall. but that this doesn't mean we
will be following Partisan fashion
dictates Never, never" He said
that The enormous strides American
designers have taken during the
war have given them a permanent
place on the Throne Of Fashion and
while perhaps Paris will not be
pushed completely Off she will at
least have 20 put mp with foreign
consort To prove his faith in his
contention. ne is starting up a
Partisan branch OF his house where
ne viii import strictly made-in-
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
HOnOred on 18th Birthday

The Evergreen Glass of the Oro-
fino Bible School spent pleasant
afternoon at the home or Johanna
Rogers on Oct. IA. the occasion be-
ing her 18th birthday. A china
caster was presented as remem-
brance, and a hope that she might
spend many more years with u.s.
These present We're: Mesdames
Mary Rogers, e. H. Atherton, A.
Bonner, Minnie Crisp, May Clark,
Webb, O'Neil. b. w. Martin, p. L.
orcutt, Chambers, Summers, Hena-
ger, l.. Boyd. d. Delaney, F. w
Garrison, Edmonson, L. j. LaForest,
W, w. Crabb, Il. Small, Misses Ida
Foilett, Emma Moore. Bertha Webb.
Joyce Clark. Mildred Clark. Cleone
Crabb;,- Master Kenneth Henager.
and Baby Martin.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
Movies Please Many

j, II. Miller, proprietor of the
Rex Theatre, announces that the
showing of Told in the Hills and
The Birth of a Nation" proved to
be a success both financially ana
otherwise and wishes to thank the
public for its liberal patronage
Considerable expense and trouble
was incurred to secure these pic
lures, but judging from the num-
Der who came from all parts of the
county to see them, films of this
character seem to be appreciated
and desired. The five snowings Of
Told in the Hills" were attended
by larger crowds than have ever be
fore gathered in our myoie empor-
ium, while the Birth or a Nation"
did not draw quite as large an at
tendance. The management of the
Rex is we'll pleased over the result
Of the showing of these pictures, In
spite of the large expense and eff
fort incurred in connection with
same, and will avail itself of the
first opportunity to procure other
pictures of like character for the
appreciative public.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
Methodist Church Notes

Rev. j. "A. Hoffman VIII preach
at the Methodist church next Sun
day morning on Where Art
Thou? = Delegates to the Sunday
school convention are cordially in
vited to this service. The Epworth
League, which meets at 6:45, will
not study the regular topic, but will
devote its forty-five minutes to
special singing by the Junior chorus
Mrs. Canton will lead Mrs. John
son accompanist.
e The county Sunday school con-
vention will meet next Sunday af-
ternoon and evening at the Method
ist church. The afternoon service
will begin at $50. the evening SER
vice at 1880. Prof. E. C. Knapp
and other prominent men will make
addresses.
The ladies aid society of the
Methodist church will give a chick
en- dinner at the church next Wed
nesday. October %. beginning al
five O'Clock. Adults, 40 cents
Children under school age, 25 cents
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
Jefferson Gets Promotion

Frank j. jefferson, fire assistant
in the Clearwater National Forest.
whose offices are in Orofino, re-
ceived announcement last week OF
his appointment as supervisor OF
the Selway National Forest with
offices at Kooskia. The appoint
ment came from the district office
at Missoula. Mr. Jefferson will
succeed Supervisor Howell, who re-
Gently resigned. He expects to move
his family and effects to Kooskia
next week.
Mr.. jefferson came to Orofino
about June 1, from Grangeville,
where he was assistant supervisor
of the Nezperce forest, and has &C
complished excellent results as fire
assistant during his stay here.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
Government Sale

Announcement came last week
from the government, through post
master J. NJ. Molloy, that army
Quartermaster retail stores, twenty
four in number. were opened on
September Is, over the United
States. which will sell new and un-
used and reclaimed or renovated
goods over the counter and by mail
order. The principal articles Of
fered to the public for sale by mail
order are blankets, boots, leggings.
overalls, socks, towels. undershirts,
gloves. brooms, brushes. ash cans.
kettles, lariats, toilet paper, flag
staffs. thimbles and artillery whips.
Complee lists and descriptions OF
the commodities offered and the
prices at which they will be sold
can be obtained at any postoffice
The location of the retail store
for this district is in Seattle, Wash
Mr. Molloy announces that he is
ready to receive mail orders fol
these goods at any time hence
forth.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
Council Holds
Busy Session
Bills Allowed and School Sewer
age Again Discussed. Hears
Firemen. Buys Fire Hose

The village trustees held their
regular monthly session Monday
night, chairman Jones. trustees
Luttropp, Helgason and clerk
Loomis being present The usual
bills were allowed and several maG-
ters of importance were discussed
and acted upon at the session
The school trustees OF district no.
- appeared before the board rela-
tive 10 the sever matter that was
referred to the street and alley
COMMITTEE at the September meet
ing A Joint committee OF the
school and village trustees investf-
gated the matter Tuesday morning
and it is expected that definite ac-
ton will result at the next session
of the city board.
A committee of Orofino Firemen
also appeared before the board rel
ative to securing changes in the
village hall structure. The matter
was considered and decided as un-
favorable however, a counter pro-
posal was made to the firemen to
build an addition of about ten or
twelve feet on the hall next to Oro-
fino creek, provided the strip OF
land could be purchased and the
firemen would furnish the labor,
the city furnishing the material
The clerk was instructed to nego-
tiate for the purchase of the land,
after which some mutual decision
will be reached.
Three hundred feet, ply,
doubled jacket fire hose, guaran-
teed for 36 months under 400
pounds pressure, was purchased
ti lcf d HuiHDeT VI SdilpieS Hdu DeeU
examined and prices compared
The hose cost s1.10 per foot at 7
per cent discount, amounting to
s306.90, four months time without
interest. and was sold thru w. M
Chandler, agent for the hose com
pany.
The matter of the sidewalk i'm
provement district was then taken
up and clerk Loomis reported thai
the work of drafting boundaries
and descriptions for the legal pro
| ceedings was we'll under way and
would soon be completed. Action
was postponed pending completion
of same and the board adjourned
| subject to call.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
Christian Church

Bible School. 10 a. m. Preaching
at IL a. m. Subject: THE Neces-
sary Remembrance" Christian En-
deavor, $50 p. m. Topic: "Our
Pledge and How to Keep it," Coun-
ty Sunday School Convention, of all
churches held in Methodist Church
afternoon and evening. Choir made
up from both churches.
Bible study class Tuesday. 73O
p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday
at 1880 p. M. Choir practice Fri
day, 1880 p. M. All are welcome
w. w. Crabb, Minister.
Watch the columns OF this paper
next week for particulars about the
Firemen's Halloween box supper
and dance.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
Honor Soldiers
on Thanksgiving
Reception and Entertainment
For Recently Returned Ser
vice Men in County

There has been popular move
ment started by some of the citizens
of Orofino in which it is proposed
to give a grand reception and en-
tertainment to the eN-sarvicemen
lately returned from overseas, in
Guiding the boys from the 1st di-
vision aud also from the navy. ana
Harold Munck, who VIII he with u
before the date OF the event. 1t is
also proposed to extend a general
invitation to all eX-servicemen who
we're not with US at the last cele
Any and all the boys appearing in
uniform viii be gladly welcomed
and admitted free to all events
And further it is proposed to use
the proceeds OF this occasion TO
start fund to purchase a bronze
memorial tablet to be inserted in a
wall of the new school auditorium
now building, bearing the names
and deeds of the boys from this
county who were killed in action.
These are purposes worthy OF
commemoration The affair will be
of some moment in which many
will cooperate to make it grand
success.
Everything given by way of en-
tertainment will be clean, manly,
and highly amusing. The boys Of
the fire department will stage the
manly sports. The boys of the
American Legion promise some very
clever and entertaining stunts. A
few of the high school boys will be
called on to assist in pulling Off
some humorous stuff.
There will be a big feed in which
Ellis Small and others VIII act as
chef, ably assisted by the ladies of
the Red Cross. There VIII be a
big dance controlled and directed
by the boys in uniform Many of
the citizens will be called on to
assist. When any person Is needed
to help make this affair a success
he will be reached out for and
taken.
All the hall accommodation in
| town will be utilized. The admis-
sion fee will be at the popular
prices. Everything possible will be
done to make it memorable event
bcause it will be the last reception
and benefit of its kind
The public W i'll get value re-
ceiyed as all pains will be taken to
please and cheer the hearts OF
those who attend
Nov. 27th Thanksgiving night, is
the time chosen for this event. II
is proper and fitting for such an
occasion.
Later the people will be given
the full and exact program.
Committe of OrOfino Citizens
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
August Paris Dies

August 3. Paris. aged So and
single, died October 18th at 1880
a. m, the cause Of death being cpl
lapsy. lie had been an inmate OF
the Northern Idaho Sanitarium
since March Is. having been COM
mitted TO that place for insanity.
The body was prepared for ship
ment by W. a. shaw, of the Stod
dard undertaking parlors, and
shipped to Lewiston Wednesday
morning to relatives.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
Joe SvObOda to Sell Out

The largest public sale that will
or has occurred in the county this
season Is to be held at the Joe Svo-
boda place in the Fraser district,
Tuesday, Oct, 81. Mr.. Svoboda In
tends to move to Lewiston soon and
has advertised his 207 acre ranch
and all chattle and personal proper
ty In his possession for sale on that
date. A. l.. Palmer of Kamiah is
the auctioneer and c. II. EIDE, clerk
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
Commissioners Meet.

The board of county commission
ers have been in regular session
this week. all members and the
clerk being present. Regular bills
were approved and allowed and no
special business came before the
meeting. The resignation of J. w.
Merrill as Probate Judge was ac-
cepted and w. H. Gillespie was ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
Profit Held on Criminal Charge

A warrant for the arrest Of
Leonard Profit was ISSUED Thurs
day charging the accused with
assault with a deadly weapon upon
the person of s. V. Matlock. Octo-
ber 11th. Sheriff Garrison brought
the prisoner before the Probate
Judge. where the defendant plead
not guilty. Trial was set for
Thursday. Oct. 23d at 10 a. m.
Bail fixed at 100000 which was
not procured and prisoner remanded
to the care of the sheriff
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
Firemen Initiate
Seventeen
New Applicants Stampede,
Are Rounded up and Later
Meet Tin TOOlan"

The Orofino Volunteer Fire De-
partment initiated seventeen new
members Tuesday night in the l. 0.
Q. T. hall The applicants were:
Or. + W. Horswill, Oscar Austin,
IS. c. Babcoek Joseph Kaufman,
]. T. Harlan, Bert Kaufman, Ralph
johnson, Adolph Johnson, G. Dor
othy, Boone Tyra, w r. Affleck,
Rom Ward. Arthur Luttropp, Paul
NVholen, Sam Porter. Chas Fohl and
Lyle Garrison, all Of whom wilt
testify to receiving a warm recep-
tion and testify to other things too
About the time the affair was TO
take place many of the applicants.
who We're supposed 10 meet at tho
city fire hall, stampeded, so the de
partment was called out with the
ladder wagon. hooks, ropes. and
other paraphernalia, in order to
gather the frightened and belated
applicants into the fold. The use OF
lariats and an occasional prod with
the pixies were necessary to per-
suade some to join the main flock,
Even DR.. Horswill the physician,
Psychologist, and reliever of all
ailments, with all his soothing rem
edies, has discovered a new malady,
the aleviation for which. his syrups
are of no avail. And tnat checker
game DR.. never finished was ruined
just as victory was in s1rtt
After the roundup. the appli-
cants were Introduced 60 the first
intricate secret method of fighting
fire. They can all testify to how
heavy ladder wagon pulls when
loaded with huskies; learning also
that same must be backed into sta
tion after use.
Later all adjourned to the l. o.
o. F, hall where the new appli-
cants swore allegiance to the or
ganization, after which they re-
ceived final instructions as to their
conduct as firemen and learned the
distress signals, which came in
handy before the evening was over
Tim Toolan", the genial Irishman,
and a d. fine man. was there
and greeted the new comers with
frey vengance, long to be remem-
bered by those meeting him, for mis-
righteous wrath was visited in the
superlative degree upon those who
could not recall the signals when
in distress. Even Sam Porter, the
wittiest of humorists could not cir
cumvent Tim in his SET purpose.
Art Luttrop learned that it pays to
be on time and Tom Ward now
knows that cigars are not very I'm
portant when there is a fire. All
applicants passed the physical en-
durance tests with great wriggling
and squirming and were finally
welcomed as full fledged members
at the supper in the Cottage Hotel
where the initiation ended at late
| hour.
Correct eye work-Dr. Schilling,
| Hotel Orofino, Oct 30-31
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
Lime Company Incorporated

Articles of Incorporation OF the
crystal Lime Co. capital stock
100000, was filed FOR record
Oct. 7th, with Edwin G. MacFar-
lane, Elioot Richardson and Ben l..
Schultz as incorporators. The OBJ
ject of this corporation is to devel-
ope the lime industry OF Orof1no
and resume the operation of the
lime plant at the county seat
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
Fire Insurance 10 Per Cent Less

All local fire insurance agents
are in receipt of notice from their
respective companies. that the 10
per cent surcharge on fire risk in
surance, which went into effect
September 10, 1918, as an emer-
geucy measure TO meet extra taxes.
WAS removed October 1. In other
words the war tax has been dropped
from the premiums on al fire risks
since and after October J.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
IdahO'S Tribute
To Her Dead
Parents of Heroes Killed in
France Receive Memorials
From the State

The parents of Harold E. Kline,
Charles Bobbitt, Glenn r. Dieterle,
Alvie Bellomy and Elmer Remer
all Clearwater county soldiers, who
were killed in action in France dur
ing the World war, have recently
received documents from the State
of Idaho, in lieu OF its tribute to
her dead The memorials are treas
ures of untold value to those re-
ceiving them.
The fouowlng, under Boise
date line. has been submitted to the
press, regarding the documents.
'Idaho's profound appreciation
of the supreme sacrifice for country
and mankind made by the 500 Ida
no boys who failed to return from
lover there is during this week
being expressed TO the Families OF
these soldiers in the form of illumi-
mated memorials.
These documents similar in size
and appearance to. university diplo-
mas bear the seal Of the state and
the United States and these words:
The
STATE OF IDAHO
In profound appreciation of the su-
preme sacrifice for country and
mankind made by (here appears the
soldiers name) in the War for Civ
ilization offers TO his family and
friends this token of gratitude and
sympathy.
Then follows the signature of the
chairman of the state council of de-
fence and of the governor
The documents also contain a
passage from the Gettysburg ad
dress of President Lincoln.
Personal letters from Governor
Davis are accompanying the me-
MORALS extending to Idaho families
the sincere sympathy of the entire
state in their bereavement
The names of the Idaho martyrs
have been furnished the state by
the county councils of defense"
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
Public Sale

John Reese, will sell at public
auction on the. A. J. Hill ranch,
near the Gilbert school house. a
number Of farm implements and 10
head of livestock, on Monday, Oct.
20. Abe Hill is auctioneer and B.
II. Schmid, clerk.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
Herbert Bartlett Returns.

Herbert Bartlett, son or Mr.. and
Mrs J. NJ. Bartlett, returned home
Thursday afternoon. The Republi-
can will endeavor to publish an eN-
tended account of his naval expert
ences in later issue.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
Nj. B. Erb Baby Dies

The infant boy Of AIr. and Mrs.
NJ. =. Erb, of Greer, born Oct. /,
died at l o'clock Monday afternoon.
The body was shipped TO Lewiston
Wednesday morning for burial,
under the direction of w. A. shaw,
local undertaken
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17
Legion to Giye Ball

Clearwater Post No. SO, American
Legion, announces Masquerade
Ball, to occur in the 1. o. O. F.
Hall, Tuesday, November IL, which
is Armistice Day. The admission
price is SO cents per person and
there will be a $3.50 prize for best
masqued gentleman; $3.50 for best
masqued lady; $500 for most comi-
cal character present, and $500
for the best step dancer, also a
BOBBY prize.
Clearwater Post No. 5S was re-
Gently organized here and has ap-
piled for charter has a pledged
membership of some thirty-fi eX
service men. Nov. IL, which Is the
first anniversary of the signing oil
the armistice marks the close OF a
national membership drive, and the
local post intends TO make strong
efforts TO secure more members,
using the masque ball Jointly for
this purpose, and TO properly ceIe
brate ArnliStice Day
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-10-17

Correct eye work-Dr. Schilling
Hotel Orofino, Oct. 30-31.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-14
VICTORY
Continued Prom Page ona)

other great popular campaign snch as
hiss characterized the Liberty Loans.
II am sure that the people OF Anferica
will subscribe to this Victory Loan IN
m. same spirit Of patriotism which they
have shown in the past to the end that
the notes may be as widely distrlputeo
as possible, and that our banking III
stitutious may be left free 10 supply
! the credit necessary In the purpose "a
industry and commerce and the run err
nlorment OF labor. Let the wofio see
that the patriots of America out u
| ,bsir houndless resources, and with Tue
! same enthusiasm and devotion to couii'
try with which they prosecuted the wal
to a victorious conclusion. are eete'
mined to finish the JOB.
! Terms Of the Loan.
| Terms Of the loan were explained as
follows: -,
"Thc Victory Liberty Loan which wa
be offered for popular subscription on
| April 81. will take the form OF touI
and three quarter percent Three 1ouo
convertible gold notes OF the onlteo
States exempt from state ana loc11
taxes. except estate and inner l'>sa1'
taxes. and from normal federal 1nconit
! rho option Of the hold"r. Throughout
their life into three and three-QuaTt eis
pcrcent, three four year convertible goSo
notes Of the United States. exempt tron
! all federal. state and local taxes. e3oeP'
| estate and inheritance taxes In IKE
manner the three and thrcc-ouarters peT'
! ,.nt notes will b. convertible into tne
four and threc-Quarters persent moves;
Tho amount Of the issue will DC
J q ,00 600 900, which with the de1erreo
tns,oIirnents OF income and profits taxes
revah,c. in respect TO last years income
md nroats. during the period covered oy
Tho maturity dates of treasury ccre'h-
cates of Indebtedness now outstanding