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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

What could be more novel than a
plain Georgette crepe dress with a
lovely big sash of printed Georgette,
the ground of the ribbon exactly
matching the material of the dress?
This has the advantage, too, of
being one of the smartest styles of
the moment.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

The Patriots lob printing depart
ment IS busy turning OUT first class
work. Come in and ask fer quality
printing We produce II.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

If you want some real shoe bargains
that will make you think the good old
times have returned. step into Alex
anders Shoe Store, opposite the Con-
gregational church. He is selling
some broken lots in mems. women's
and children's shoes at very low pric-
pS
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

Be careful about the corset you
wear. 1t will make or mar your at
Effectiveness. The woman who takes
time to understand herself and her
corset problem spends less because
she buys the right corset in the first
place The woman who lacks this
corset understanding buys twice and
is not satisfied either time. You win
have no corset problem if you go to
the Corset Shop and consult Diane
Breault Farley, who is a graduate
corsetiere.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

The latest Partisan novelty seems
to be hair nets for men These hair
nets are to be of the invisible kind.
and are to be tied round the head
with a ribbon in such way as to pre-
serve the parting" They were
found to be great help when driving
a car. We hope they do not have too
much trouble adjusting them
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

At the Fabric Shop they are selling
linen toweling at 30 cents yard /;
marquisette at 80 cents a yard, and
cotton shirting for mems sport shirts
in violet, light blue, light tan and
pink at IS cents yard.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

The former German empress is re-
ported to be in a very serious condi-
ton, and the former crown prince,
Frederick William, has been called to
his mothers bedside.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

PATTY PUTNAM.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

These warm days make us think if
the bathing suit, cap and shoes are
ready for use. Should you find you
need new suit, the Peoples Store is
selling the suits and shoes at greatly
reduced prices and they have unusu-
ally smart bathing caps ranging in
price from 10 cents to $lso0 each.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

The high cost of clothing means
nothing in Alice Nelson's life. The
prima donna has adopted costume
for daily wear of which the price is
only $29S, as a protest against the
steadily rising cost of clothes She
declares she viii use the cheap gar
ments until the price of dressing shall
come down
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

Have you ever tried a sliced banana
with stewed rhubarb over it?
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

We are realizing more and more
the need of the practical combined
with beauty in our clothes. The sen
sible woman. however, never sacrifices
beauty to the purely practical
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

Although we have seen a great
deal of taffeta during the last year
its glory has not yet been dimmed.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

Women are now label to be sum
moned to serve on juries in England,
but to be qualified for such service a
woman must occupy a house of the
taxable value Of $3.50 in London or
500 in the country.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

Do not forget that the Bates Elec-
trical Shop has the agency for the
Hoover Vacuum Cleaners
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

There are at the present time be-
tween two and three hundred women
in Mexico engaged in bull fighting.
either as slayers of the wounded bulls
or as mounted attendants in the ring,
and they are immensely popular with
the people Their earnings vary. but
on fete days, when hundreds of thou
sands of people attend a bull fight,
woman may be paid as much as So.
GEO for entering the ring
The variety of waists and pretty
ones is great, but one seen this week
at the Women's Speciality shop stands
out as unusually beautiful 1t was a
fine georgette in light tan and had an
over drapery of dark blue. which hung
most gracefully. Over this IN the
front and at the shoulders and cuffs
we're little round gold buttons. which
gave the needed touch of bright col
ors. This waist sells for $685.. 1t
also comes in blue and white.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

some broken lots IN mems, womens /
and children's shoes at very low pric-
es
The increase in the demand for rib
bons means progress in the art of de
signing and manufacturing them. 1t
is gratifying to know that our own
American workmen are producing |
ribbons that compare most favorably |
with the best imports. They are Won
derful examples of textile manufae- |
ture
Have you ever tried sliced banana
with stewed rhubarb over it?
Blanchette d Brodeur have their
large display window filed with pieces
of statuary which they are selling at
speciai-prices. These statues represent
/ Indians, cupids, dancing girls and 9th
err subjects.
Plays have been made into films,
/ but here is the first instance of film
being made into play. A. II. Woods
| has secured the dramatic rights to
1.-THE Virgin of Stamboul," in which
Priscilla Dean was featured He plans
to present it on the legitimate stage in
the fall. All he needs now is the dy
manic Priscilla
What is better to do for the kid
dies" to keep them quiet in the shade
on warm days, than to get them
/ lawn swing. These may be bought at
A. Gilman & Co.'S store. The house
wife will also be interested in the Red
Star Vapor Oil Stove they are selling
which their display advertisement tells
about in detail
The latest Partisan novelty seems
to be hair nets for men These hair
nets are to be Of the invisible kind.
and are to be tied round the head
with a ribbon in such way as TO pre-
serve the parting" They were
found to be great help when driving
a car We hope they do not have too
much trouble adjusting them
The high cost of clothing means
nothing in Alice Nelson's life The |
prima donna has adopted a costume
for daily wear of which the price is
only $29S, as a protest against the |
steadily rising cost of clothes She |
declares she viii use the cheap gar |
ments until the price of dressing shall |
come down.
Do not forget that the Bates Elec-
trical Shop has the agency for the
Hoover Vacuum Cleaners
Women are now label to be sum
moned to serve on juries in England,
but to be qualified for such service a
woman must occupy house of the
taxable value Of $3.50 in London or
500 in the country.
At the Fabric Shop they are selling
linen toweling at 80 cents yard
marquisette at 80 cents yard, and
cotton shifting for mems sport shirts
in violet, light blue, light tan and
pink at IS cents yard.
A hint from Good Housekeeping"
is when removing spinach from the
kettle in which it has been cooked,
use a skinner instead of pouring off
the water In this way any sand that!i
has not been removed in the "seven
washings" will drop to the bottom of
the kettle, also use luke warm water
when washing spinach and lettuce, as
it more quickly washes the sand off.
What could be more novel than a
plain Georgette crepe dress with a
lovely big sash of printed Georgette,
the ground of the ribbon exactly
matching the material of the dress?
This has the advantage, too, of
being one of the smartest styles of
the moment
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

FREE DELIVERY IN CITY
Phone 1882
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-31
BUILDING PERMITS.

Plans for the following new operations
have been approved by the building in
spector:
Ninth street, 2l3 West; Tatnail Co
owners, Smyth Construction Co builders:
offices and apartments, 81 $40.
Van Buren, street. 1923; Mrs. G. b.
Loeher owner John r. Reardon builder:
dwelling, 81 200.
Sixth street, 424 East; NJ Berkowitz
owner, John p Reardon builder: private
garage, $3.50.
Franklin street CID North: b. Welsh
owner and builder addition, 800
Franklin street, 6l2 North; Mary
Sweeney owner and builder; additions,
S400.
Fourth street, 400 Fast: James WharTy
owner and builder; addition, 500.
Ninth street. sol West: NJ Rosenberg
owner, II. ID Blackwell builder: altera-
tions, 5000
Fourth street. 1881 West, T. Hurley
owner. J. Hudson. Jr, builder: porch, s4j
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-31
FALLING OFF MARKED
IN JUNE BUILDING
This Locality Very Sensitive to
Marked Changes; Old Way"
House Being Modernized.

The drop of As per cent in total value Of
building permits issued III this city during
June from S649, $50 in 1919 to 1886 COZ
in 1920 was in harmony with the general
trend throughout the country, though
more extreme than the average falling Oft,
which was 81 per cent. 1t was exccllcd,
however in a number of cities. Washing
ton showing 81, Altoona s., Harris
burg rs, among others.
Special conditions evidently affected the
cities which showed an increase, chiefly in
California, where Berkeley led the boom
with 271 per cent advance, Los Angeles
showing 247 and San Jose l73. Only
two of the California towns of Importance
enough to be included in the summary
published by the American Contractor,
went back, Fresno and Stockton, the one
% and the otheE is per cent.
The fixing of the carpenters wage rate
In this city by the arbitrator, who per-
formed the operation known as splitting
the difference and adopted Sll213 as
the scale, will furnish a basis for estimat-
ing and for executing necessary work but
as the proverbial horse led 10 water can
not be forced to drink, and the prevailing
feeling on the part of those who would
like but are not compelled 10 build. when
rates they consider too high arc in force IS
somewhat analogous. Hence and not
outstanding, the forecast of those who
are in touch with the situation Is for little
If any increase in the volume of building
before the opening of the spring season.
Alterations in the old Way house at
Third and Shipley streets, 10 convert 1t
into a Turkish bath along modern lines,
are well along toward completion. As he
front has been raised by an additional
story, the appearance which it presented
to members of the present generation of
"old timers Is now much altered.
Built for his own occupancy by DIR.
Nicholas Way, who commenced TO prac-
tice in 1875, it passed in 1891 TO NJ. Ham
mond when Doctor Way was appointed
director of the mint in Philadelphia.
Jacob Broome also occupied II and later
John p Wales, father of Judge Leonard
Wales, who continued 10 live there until
1868, and it was the childhood home of
Miss Emily p. Bissell.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-31
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

@. What is meant by gag rule?
-. V. J..
A.. In American history this name was
given To certain rules passed by Congress
from time to time 10 prevent petitions
with reference to the abolition or restric-
ton Of slavery. Since then the name
has been applied TO similar procedure
in Congress, Legislatures, and Conyen-
tions.
O.. What is the origin Of honeydew7
J. II.
A. Honeydew is term applied to tho
sweetish secretion which under certain
conditions drips from the leaves Of some
trees II is a form Of bleeding which APP
pears only when an abundant supply OF
atmospheric moisture and high tempern-
ture permit the development OF consid-
cradle sap pressure. Some kinds Of mamma
are the dried honeydew or saccharine
eMidations of certain plants.
O. What Is the worlds distance record
for throwing basehali2 NJ M II.
A. The worlds distance record for
throwing q league basebali il 38i feet,
81 inches made BY r.. &. Campbell,
North Adams, Mass, on October 8. 1887
O. Who was called the Watchdog Of
the Treasury M. u. &.
A. This title was first gwen to Congress
man Elihu Is. Washburne, on account Of
his insistencc upon economy.
O. Is there anything that can be put
on milk cows To keep the stable files of
w. +. T..
A. There are number Of fly fepellents
on the market. The best method of com
batting the fly, however, is 10 get rid Of
the breeding places, by using every sani-
tary precaution. The dairy and milking
barn should be screened. Traps baited
with molasses will attract flies.
O. How can the weight OF maple timber
be estimated? v. M. A.
A. It's weight may be ascertained from
it's measurements, assuming that 50
cubic feet equal one ton.
q. What fish or animal stings or sprays
n liquid on bathers causing the flesh TO
burn and smart? IL. T.. NJ.
A. Jellyfsh, also known as sea nettles
frequently annoy ocean bathers by sting
bathed with diluted household ammonia
or bicarbonate Of soda
Q. Please give me some information
about the thermal equator? I. w. s.
A. The thermal equator is that region Of
the earth enclosed within the annual
isotherns Of so degrees, including the
northern part Of South America and the
greater part OF Africa and India.
O. How far is Mars from the earth,
and is there enough oxygen in the atmos-
phere of Mars 10 keep an earth man alIve2
Is. r.
A On July a. Mars was Sc. $50, 600
miles from the earth. The amount of
o xygcn available for respiration in the
planets atmosphere has not been deter
mined even approximately.
O. How much grain will the Chicago
elevators hold2 f.. T. u.
A The elevator warehouses of Chira-
go have capacity of 50,426, 900 bushels
Of grain
O. How much candy is sold IN the
United States? Has there been an ncrease
since prohibition was enforced2 j. o. H.
A. The Treasury Department says
that more candy has been consumed
since the advent Of prohibition than ever
before in the nations history. About
81 900, 600 0OOis spent annually for sweets
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-31
MANY NEW SWIMMERS.
Y. NJ. c. A. VIII Teach Coiored People
Next Week i'm Walnut Street Pool.

Learning to swim has become popular
pastime in Wilmington this summer, and
when the autumn leaves begin to fail more
men, women, boys and girls will have
learned the fascinating art than any sum-
mer before. 1t has been a great summer
for swimmers
While many have learned NJ the city
pools, the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton has been teaching them by the
hundreds. Many Of these in turn will
teach others and so the good work will be
spread far and wide. Having conducted
three swimming campaigns sinre the
middle of june, the Young Mems Christian
association will conduct fourth one next
week when they will teach the colored
boys and girls 10 swim ut the Walnut
street playground pool. The Community
Service is cooperating with the Young
Mems Christian Association IN the color
ed swimming campaign and Just as many
will be accommodated rs possible
Superintendent Of Parks Edward r.
Mack has made it possible for both boys
and girls to use the pool each afternoon
next week The girls classes will come first,
from 30 to $50, while the bows classes
will be held from 3.45 to $50. Physical
Directors c. Walter Kadel and Leroy +
Sparks of the Young Mems Christian
Association will give the swimming in
structi0ns
Robert NJ Hendrick Of the Community
Service has charge Of issuing the tickets
for the free swimming campaign. All these
who want to get in on these lessons should
apply to MIR Ilendrick at the Thomas
Garrett Settlement House mornings from
go 10 II 80 and afternoons from 3 TO
and get their appointment. as no ono will
be admitted 10 the pool at any other tie
than that specified on the ticket T u
campaign is only for those who cannot
swim and is being put on at the request
of the colored people who are eager 10
learn and enioY the delights of swimming.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-31
CANS TO GET r. r. PRIORITY.
Proves Stimulus to Shore
Packers

Easton, Nd, July 31-Tomato pack
ers were greatly encouraged this week by
the announcement that arrangements
had been made with the railroads for
preferential orders for the shipment Of
tin cans and tinplate Orders were also
issued in Washington, according TO a
telegram received here, giving preference
to full car supply for the transportation
OF tinplate from mills.
This has proved encouraging TO the
farmers as well as the packers, the lat
ter up to the present time having de
clared that they were undecided whether
to pack tomatoes or not. Very few have
contracted with the growers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-31
PILLOW SAVES FALLING CHILD.
Clu.ching Ii, Delmar Child Escapes With
Bruises.

Salisbury, Md, July 3I.--Two-year-
-cid Louise Thorington, daughter Of Frank
Thorington, mayor of Delmar, fell from a
second-story window of her home in that
place and her escape from serious injury
is attributed to the fact that she held
tightly TO a safa pillow with which she
had been playing.
The little girl and another child had been
sent TO a room on the second floor of the
house to play. The windows were open,
and from one the screen had been re-
moved Louise went to the open window,
lost her balance and fell TO the ground.
The pillow which she held when she fell
struck the ground first. She escaped with
only few bruises
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-31
NEW PAPER FOR, NORFOLK.
c. b. Cooke, of Richmond, is Back oil
Enterprise

Richmond Va, July 31-Announce-
ment was made here yesterday that Charles
B. Cooke, former president and owner
Of the Richmond Evening Journal, and
associates are TO establish a new news
paper at Norfolk.
The mechanical equipment of the
Richmond Vrginian, which suspended
publication several weeks ago, has been,
acquired for use in the plant of the new
Norfolk paper.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-31
Q. How can mildew be removed from

O. How can nnildew be removed from
table lFnen7 g. G 9.
A. Wash clean and rinse thoroughly.
Put linen in tub Of clean cold water.
Tie small amount Of chloride Of lime m
a piece Of muslin and dissolve the lime N
GEewarm water by squeezing the bag
Pour the lime water on linen IN tub. Stir,
and leave soaking for "a hours. Rinse in
clear cold water
O. How long does IL take for q cocoanut
TO get ripe? v. A.
A The Department Of Agr1cu tlIre
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-31
ADJUSTING ESTATES.

Register Of Wills Isaac r. Brown has
granted letters as follows
Testamentary-On the estate Of Emma
d Tumlin 10 Amanda + StockIev: estate
Of William IL. Robinson, Jr.. Ia Mary A..
Robinson.
Administration On the estate of Viii
liam IL Altemus TO Jennie NJ Altemus
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-31

Many Republicans attended fhe Hill-
crest carnival THURSDAY Isaac 9 Efllntt
introduced Everett Holingsw0rth can
didate for Levy Court commissioner AMI
John Titus escorted Irving /. Ball can
didate for prOthonotarv. John Z ~prinr.
candidate for sheriff. also eieefionerrrd
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-31
angel of Montauk" Dead

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Boston July 31.-Dr. Laura A. c.
Hughes. known as the f1angel of Mon
tauk| for her work as a nurse among
troops at Camp Wyckof, Long Island,
during the Spanish war, died yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-31

Gays that IL takes year for = coeoanuf -
mature, tree yielding from 80 % 100
nuts annually. The frIit ls eaten bofa
ripe and unripe.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-03-30
THEATERS TODAY

"B' Theatcr-Thomas II. Ince
presents the de luxe Paramount
Aircraft star, Enid Bennett. in
The Woman in the Suitcase" a
reel of Current Events" and a
reel Of Paramount Travelogue. :"
The OiiVeras Brothers-siX Of them
will be seen again in their must
cal numbers. They are great: go
and see them.
Ideal Theater-The greatest film
production of its kind, today on the
silent screen, is The Great Air
Robbery" and it is being repeated
today for the last time. Manager
Williamson promises you some
thing thrilling in every sense of the
word, and he wants the other half
Of albuquerque for half of the
population saw 1t Sunday and yes
terday to see it by all means today.
Lyric Theater-Alice Joyce, a
star of the greatest magnitude,
will appear as the leading character
i'm the famous Drury Lane melo-
drama, 1.-THE Sporting Duchess"
also an interesting reel of "Kino@
gram Weekly News" pictures.
Pastimc Theatcr-William Fox
presents that wonderful little star.
Peggy" Hyland, in BLACK Shad-
Ows," a society drama of love and
hypnotism; also a comedy, start
Something" and a reel of Mutt and
Jeff cartoon-eomedy, Run Run
ncr."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-03-30
GET READY
/ FOR FLU
Keep Your Liver Active, Your Sys-
Tern Purified and Free From
Colds ny Taking Calotabs,
the Nausealcss Calomel
Tablets, That Are
Delightful, safe
and Sure.

- Physicians and Druggists are ad-
- Yising their friends to keep their
y systems purified and their organs
y ia perfect working order as a pro-
M lection against the return of influ-
w enza. They know that a clogged up
& system and lazy liver favor colds,
@influenZa and serious complications.
w To cut short a cold overnight and
Ia to prevent serious complications
w take one Calotah at bedtime with
4 swallow of water-that's all. No
n salts, no nausea. no gripping, no
Il sickening after effects. Next morn
I, ing your cod has vanished. your
y liver is active. your system is puri-
N fled and refreshed and you are
d feeling fine with a hearty appetite
N for breakfast. Eat what you please
X .--no danger.
Nj Calotabs are sold only in original
n sealed packages price thirty five
cents. Every druggist is authorized
Nj to refund your money if you are
Is not perfectly delighted with Gallo
y tabs.--(Ad
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-03-30
Ne " MEXICO c.
?. A. To MEET
At CAPITAL CITY

The New Mexico Game Protect
i've association will meet at Santa
Fe on April % and "a. Delegates
from practically all ten local as
sociatiOns have promised to have a
delegation present. Present indi-
cations are the meeting will be
one of the largest ever held in the
state.
The Santa Fe association has en-
gagged quarters in the new museum
and is planning various entertain
ments. Details of the program
will be issued in the next two days,
President Hugh Hodge is in at
tendance at the cattlemen's con-
vention at Roswell and will issue
a special invitation to those in at
tendance to attend the game pro-
tective meetings in order to bring
a closer relationship between the
stockmen and the sportsman.