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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-11
SOC Specials

Wool Baby Flannel. embroidered, 27-inch.
Regular SIPS value, yard .......... Sc
All-Wool Batiste 36-inch in black and colors.
Worth SIPS yard ......... ..-..... Sc
Colored Table Damask 58-inch, in red blue
and yellow Worth SIPS yard ......... 89c
silk and Cotton Poplin, 36-inch, variety of
colors SIPS value, yard -.............. sec
All-over Embroidery, 22-inch (some slightly
soied) S1.25 value, yard ...........8 $50
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-11
79c Specials

Women Fibre Silk Hose, in brown, pink
blue, ivory and white Regular CSC value, per
pair .7 9c
Womens Muslin Combination Suits. drawer
and corset cover lace trimmed in small sizes.
Also small lot of pink batiste chemise, ST. $1.25
values Observation-Disclosures. ......... zee
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-14
NEW VINEYARD

W have lost a most estimable man
in the loss of Ben Pratt an old SOL
der MIR. Pratt was member of the
church. always a kind word for all.
He leaves To mourn his loss wife,
one son Archie OF Pennington ana
RelIa Uerrin OF Kew Hampshire. Twin
brothers Albert and Delbert, one
brother George. So years of age and
one sister Mrs. Alden Gilman OF Dry
den.
Frank and Lucy Voter went TO the
hosnital for operations on their
threats. Friday
All are grieved to learn of the poor
health of Fred Look Of Strong 1or-
merly of this town.
Mrs. Abbie Mass is in town 10
,loso bar house for the winter.
Mrs A. p. Sweet intends to work Tor
Roscoe Merchant
Miss Elsie Stewart returned nome
with DR.. Lyde {. Pratt and "ile 10
their home in Pens Grove, Ne" JET
sev where she will enter the hlgh
,oSaa1 &c mnior They took the
trip by auto anu NI9il'' .ool,
of interest. Their first day LOON
them to Berlin \ IL, wnere MI l,
pratf's brother is. Then Graw ,r, l
Notch aud Bretron Woods. lhey
plan to reach New Jersey, Sunday.
Mrs. Edith Apt is assisting MIS-
Gene Mace with her housewofh.
Marie Leavitt was called home by
tbo Illness of her mother who came
near having stroke OF paralfS'S' ole -
quart Of blood WAS taken ifoHl ae'
arm and she is resting Inaen pe'1e'
Mr.. and Mrs. Fraah Vaughan "a
Everett. Mass. are calling on lrlenoS
in town and attended church. SUNDAY
DR.. II. {. Stewart of Lowell return
cd home Sunday after spending sew
eral days with his parents.
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FAST NEW PORTLAND

A very pleasant evening was spent
at A x p. Edwards last Thursday
in honor of their guests Rev and MIS-
Terome C. Holmes of Tokyo. Japan
About thirty neighbors and friend6
were present. Mr.. and Mrs. homes
who have spent seven years In japan
told many interesting things ABOUT
that country, besides showing the
MANY things which they had brought
home among them being beautilul
naintings. fans, boxes, beads, CARDS.
teasets and cloth. During the even
ing Mr.. Holmes entered the mouse anu
Mrs Holmes received him az Is GUS
tomary In japan. Mr.. Holmes gave
rocitations which were much enjoy
cd The refreshments consisted OF
real Japanese tea, cakes ana eanoy
served in Japanese fashion. mr'
Holmes left Saturday for Marietta
Ohio. to attend the annual meeuhs
of American Board OF Commissioners
of Foreign Missions. While there ne
will sneak on Japan" afterwards
speaking on the same subject in the
New England States and Middle west
for an indefinite period. Mrs. Holmes
and children are atSMr. Edwards
Mrs. Lizzie Pierce and son Oh
Gardiner who have been visiting MIS-
Walter Berry for two weeks have re
turned home.
Misses Jennie and Nora HolDrook
enioyed an auto ride to Caratunk sun
day. They went to Scion with Mr..
and Mrs. George Stafford and Aiper.
Starbird took them the remainder OF
the journey in his car. Ihey re-
turned home the same day.
Misses Madeleine and Martha Emery
came home from their schools IN Au-
burn Saturday and returned TUESDAY
A seed selecting and poultry cuiIlng
demonstration was held at c. u, walk
er's and Albion Edwards last Friday
afternoon. County agent {. A. Stofer
was present.
Miss Lucy Hutchins has returned To
Rridgeton after spending several
weeks with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Mark Hutchins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bales Spauidlng ana
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

WHEREAS. Christina Meg. Hayden
of Madison, in the County OF Somer-
set and State OF Maine, by her mort
gage deed dated April 4. 1912 and re.
corded In Somerset County Registry OF
Deeds. Book 307, Page 200. conveyed TO
me. the Undersigned certain lot or
parcel of land with the buildings there
on situated in Skowhegan In said Coun.
ty of Somerset, bounded and described
as follows to-wit: Bounded on the
North by land of Elbridge Richardson
and land now or formerly occupied by
Virgil c. Holt; on the East by iand
land now or formerly owned by
Joseph w. Pooler; on the South by the
public road leading by Alonzo Richard-
sons dwelling to the river road by the
dwelling house of Sidney Pooler for-
merly owned by Joseph w. Pooler ana
on the West by land occupied by MIL
ton Goodridge and the lot of land con-
veyed by Joseph w. Pooler to Ansel A.
Goodridge, being all that part OF the
farm known the BeWise race,
which lies on the North side of said
road containing fifty acres. more or
less: and
WHEREAS, the condition OF said
mortgage has been broken; NOW
by reason of the breach
of the condition hereof, | claim fore
closure of said mortgage.
Dated october 3, 1920.
EVERETT II. GOODRICH,
BY Butler & Butler,
His attorneys hereunto duly
3wi1 authorized
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-14
NEW PORTLAND HILL

Glenn Ellis of Kingfeld was an
over Sunday guest of his children at
the home of their grandparents. Mt.
and Mrs J. H. Hoyt
Mr.. and Mrs Cyrus Walker OF North
Arson we're recently in town eomhlh-
ing pleasure with business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cephas Walker were
Sunday guests of her parents. Mr. ana
Mr.. 0. W. Williamson. Master liar-
land Walker will remain for short
visit with his grandparents.
Old neighbors and friends OF Mrs
John Dunlap. who recently under
went a serious surgical operation al
The Central Maine General Hospital at
Lewiston. will be pleased to kno" she
is convalescing finely and is expected
home Thursday.
Master Brica Nutting four year old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Nutting
is still in very serious condition.
Master Brice is an exceptionally
bright and attractive child and many
friends on the hill hope for his speedy
rppovpry
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-14
oR.NcEwooD CANE LOsT-HAs

oRANGEWOoD CANE LOST-HAS
Alligator carved on head. suitable
reward will be paid for it's return. DR..
C V Richards, Skowhegan tf42
WOULD LIKE A POSITION DO
ING homework. Mildred Hilton. Care
Of Mrs. Harmon. Cross st. Skowhegan
1w42F
JOB WANTED FOR MAN AND WIFE
cooking in woods Inquire of Ross
Tobias, Norridgewock. Tel. S94. 1w42'
A HEIFER sTRAYED ON TO MY
Land Sept 8. Owner may have same
by proving property and paying cost
of this ad and damages Walter c.
Weston, Skowhegan r + d l. 2w42
A CRANK To AN OVERLAND AU-
TOMOBILE lost on the Skowhegan
Fair grounds during the fair. Finder
please notify p. c. White and receive
reward. Skowhegan, Me. r d T.
2w42'
SIN ROOM HOUSE, MILBURN ST.
For sale. One-half acre land goes
with house. Inquire of Mrs Mary
Dudley, 100 Milburn St Skowhegan. tf42
~ YORKSHIRE SHEEP AND 10
lambs for sale. Price very reasonable
A. }. Moore, Jackman. 1w42
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-14
NORTH C0RNNIILE

= l.. Hight has Just had shipped
from Cochocton. y. l. three purearea
ITolstein heifers thai will surely he
fine addition to his herd.
Miss Grace Greenleaf went Friday
to Philadelphia. Penn, where she
will work in hospital this winter.
Victor Dysart started Thursday
morning for Washingtoo, d. c. to at
Tend radio school with his brother
Allan. who went two weeks ago.
Mrs Ernest Fow'er Of Woolwich is
visiting her sister Mrs, + L. fight
for a few weeks.
Daniel Collins carried Herman
Overs family in his aalomooiie 10 Il,
Camden the first of the week to VISIT
with friends, it being their former
home
Harry Dysart spent the week END
with his family here. lie returned to
Augusta Monday morning.
Harvey d. Eaton Esq, OF WaterVllle
WAS at his farm here Saturday ana
Sunday.
The M. +. b. Society met with good
success at Athens fair selling over
forty aprons besides handkerchlels
and several other small articles.
Miss Sadie Flanders OF Dedham,
Mass visited at Almon Whittier's and
Harlow Rowell's last week.
Earl Fowler of Bath was in town
last week and attended the Athens
fair.
Mr.. and Mrs Merton French enter
tanned over Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
lin and Mr.. and Mrs. Wentworth of
Gardiner
Miss Leona Rowell attended the
teachers convention at North Anson'
Monday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-14
WEST EMBDEN

The Washington school began oe,
12th after "A vacation Of one "eeh
with Miss Christie Moulton, teacher
There will be a box social ana en-,
tertainment at the Washington scnool
Friday evening, Oct. 18th. Everyone
cordially invited and ladies please
bring boxes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Emery an"
daughters of East New Portland were ,
guests of Linwood Berry and family
Sunday. -,
Miss f. p. Moore who has been
spending the summer at DR.. r. l.
Cleyeland's farm left town Tuesday
for Portland where she will spend
few DAYS.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-14
daughter Helen visited al {. Il Nyc's

daughter Helen visited AT {. II Nyc's
Sunday.
SIR ard Mr. Lee Ilolbfooh visited
aeHtI.az lu Madison Sunday.
Thu h.ea school opened Monday in
fhe church Arthur Marshall Of Ian
caster. \ II. is the principal Mr.
Marshall boards at Hiram Emery s
and has rooms at Frank Emery s..
Tho assistant is Miss Nellie G. Walk
or. a graduate of Pennington school.
Miss Walker is boarding at {. T..
Walkers for the present.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Holbrook
went to Skowhegan and Norrldge-
wock. Sunday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-14
STATE OF MAINE

county OF AndrOscOEglh'
To Fred Thompson of Norridgewock
in said County of Somerset.
Whereas Fred Thompson on the sec
ond day of December. 1919. mortgaged
to George II. Curtis of Lewiston, Maine
the following personal property one
bay horse bought of Geo. II. Curtis
also one bay horse bought OF Eugene
Burns to secure payment or seventy
seven dollars and twenty-five cents
which mortgage is recorded in the
town records OF the town of Norridge-
wock, book page 1903; and whereas
the conditions of said mortgage nave
been broken, now therefore. notice Is
hereby given of my intention to fore
close said mortgage for breach OF Its
conditions.
3wjI GEO. H. CURTIS.
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CAUTION NOTICE

Whereas my wife, Vergie Ellis La
Gross, has left my bed and board with
out just cause. this is to warn and
notify all persons against harboring
her or trusting her on my account, as
I shall pay no bills of her contracting
after this date
Harmony, Maine. Oct. Z, 1920.
LEROY LaGROSS.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-14
THE FORKS

Girls and women wanted dl INC
CHI. ,Iul ia bingham. Light
clean work =
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-14

Advertisements in these columns not to exceed five
lines inserted for 25o four times for Soc, caen
with order. Zach additional line SC. In computed
lines, reckon an average of 8 words. Stamps TAX
If not paid in advance, I DC additional is oharg
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-14

Edge and square edge " nat naFe you
t,N77,.n and prices ! will contract for
L., l,,r,h.r 10 be sawed Honest sur
Wv Grompt pay. Samuel Clark. Ken.
ncbunk. Me.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-14

RON s,tr-,AucE p.nLon HEAT

FOR SALE-LARGE PARLoR HEAT
sR IN good order. called Model Grand.
small parlor set. white le2h pedstead'
spring and mattress. six chairs refrl-
gerator and other househoiu atsici '.s
Br + s. Bigelow, East Front st. STOW
hogan.
WOULD LIKE a POSITION As
housekecper in small family can
furnish the best of references. Mrs.
u ~ 1w42F
NAN AND WIFE TO WORK on
- Man for chores and wife for
no 1w42
sale Some nice r. I. Red pnllets IN
The lot Make an offer. Ed. o. Neal.
The Forks.
WATCHES, DIAMONDS AND JEW
Fr,RY at a saving of 10 TO 80 per cent.
1i-,.rfs.tn made watches repaired at
..,s'sanable prices NJ. J Mahoney. ~
crescent st Waltham, Mass. S"fz
p,<,. IINBER WANTED-RoUND
80. Ind square edge. What have you
- LII and prices / viii contract for
i5,y humber TO be sawed Honest sur
N'E, ~ w W iw42'
,..gunItcs WISHING TO MARRY.
v.,ntinH infroductiens Booklet treet
write Catholic Correspondence iuo,
Grand Rapids. Mich
ron s>IE-A CLASSY sTUDEB tk-
Lp tburtfa4 Roadster in first cIiss
condition. Ean sue4 miles, az
tircs > qpares. gre1t bargain II Soii
at once Phone call or "tl9s- - D., -
Clifford. Route I, -. Aa#oh. ID" =
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-14

team. VIII sell cheap for cash. Also
for sale one United states cream sep
arator, used two years. VIII sell
cheap or will trade for stock. A: j.
Robinson. r. f. d. 1, Skowhegan. New
change tai
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1920-05-10
Ell LiceO de San Agustfn en- Rio Piedras

Estan va muy adelantados los prepa-
rativos para la aperture, en- el proximo
cIlrso, del nuevo Colegio de internado
para varones. Las obras, una vez con-
cluidas, haran que ell edifcio ofrezca CO
modo alojamiento mas de cien alum
nos internOs, un numero adecuado de
externos y o-pensionistas. Desde el
principle del curse sc cnsefftran las
asignaturas de 'quintO, sexto, setimo v
octave grades, los dos primeros amos de
Alta Escuela.y y un curse especial de Co.
mcrcio.
FL nuevo colegio ''LIcEo DE SAN
AGUSTIN" esta situado en- un terreno
alto de las afueras de Rio Piedras, con
faciles comunicaciones, en- una fiiica de
diez cuerdas; 81 edifcio Sc abastece de
agus del acueducto de San Juan y tiene
luz electrical en- todas sus dependencies
con acceso al nuevo alcantarillado.
Esta construido de concrete, excep ion
hecha dc los dormitorios, que, para ma
yor seguridad contra los terremotos, son
de MADEIRA; pero todo 81. 10 mismo la
parte do concrete que La de MADEIRA, ofrc
ce todo el comfort moderno y todos
los adelantos sanitarios. Las obras del
nuevo Colegio estan tan adelantadas,
que con seguridad 50 puede afirmar que
sera un hecho su aperture cl seis de
setiembre pr6ximo. que ha sido la fe-
cha ssfaiada para ofrecerlo la juven-
tud estudiosa FL terreno y la propiedad
pertenecen a La 1glesia Cat6lica en- Ptc
Rico, y el senior obispo IA designado
como director del nuevo Colegio 4 htr.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1920-05-10
Sc vENDE


Por ausentarse del pals su duefo, Sc
vende una esplendida lancha de gaso-
lima, registrada con ell nimero F. rs.
Disefada especialmente para mar alta.
Es:ilo "Cabin Crusin'', dc % pies de
largo, de ancho, de alto en- ell Cabin
y 6e calado.
Construida en- Bath, Me. Tiene dos Ii
teras dentro del cabin y cabida para
IL personas en- los asientos de popa.
Tanque de cobre para gasOlina, con ca
pacidad de cuarenta galones. Canine,
como de diez millas.
MOTOR: Marca "RALACo", de 4
cilindros, cuatro tiempos, valvulas la
cabeza, pisAones dc 4x6 y con 20 caba-
Hos de fuerza.
Sistema de innici6n Dual con Mag
neto Bosch.
La elice es de 20 pulgadas y tres pa
las
Esta embarcaci6n siRve 10 mismo pa
ra placer, que para remolques, por la
mucha fuerza y el gran dominic que tie
ne ell motor sobre La embarcaci6n.
Para otros informes, precio. etc.
]. Salgado JIMENEz.
(Cine Luna)
San Juan. Advt.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1920-05-10
IMPORTANTE A
LAS SENORAS

y Ell acreditado "Sanatorio
Puerto Rico" esta actual
mente dedicado a ,casos de
"Maternidad y Ginecolo-
gia" bajo la competente di-
reccion de Ana L. de Cir
Guns, Enfermera Graduada
con TRECE amos de prac-
tica.
Si no tiene usted su me-
dico Ell SANATORI0 Sc 10
proporcionara. Para infor-
mes j;..iiase a Ia Directora,
Ana L. de Circuns, Carrete-
ia 100, Telefono TIA, San
turSe, Porto Rico. Advt.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1920-05-10
EN- La HABANA
CONSTRUIRAN I'm
METROPOLITANO
Sera la segunda ciudad his
pano americana que cuente
con servicio subterraneo

TIABANA, abril 23.-- Esta capital
sera la segunda desHispanoam6rica q.
cuente entire sus medios de locomocion
con un ferrocarfil tranvia subterra-
neo.
Ha sido va aprobada la construction
de un metropolitano, denomination q.
a ese sistema Sc lie da EN- los paises
de habla espanola, rigiendose por 10
acostumbrado en- Paris Y seguido por
Madrid, donde Sc inaugur6 un subtle
franco EN- ell mes de agosto ultimo. Bar
celona, que no quiere ser menos, ira
baja tambien para -realizar una empire
sa similar.
La otra ciudad hispano americana
donde funeionan los tranvias por de-
bajo de las Gales es Buenos Aires,
donde fueron entregados al servicio pil
blico ell 9 de Julio de 1918.
La noticia de la construction del
netropolitano habanero ha despertado
entusiasmo aqui, y generalnente Sc re-
conoce que era va de imperiosa nece-
sidad esa obra, porque Ell trafico en- al
gunas GALES passoa &c extraOraina-
rio.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1920-05-10
Mayo s. 1920

George v. Keelan, actual superintendent
to de las Essuelas superiores en- el Ce-
partamento de Educaci6n. Dicho seiior
ha desempefiado varios cargos en- ell De
partamento, durante los iiltimos once
amos reune condolences excepcionsles
AL terminar sus compromises con ell De-
partamento, al fin del curse actual, Mr.
Keelan Sc dedicara exclusivamense a
la preparation pr6xima ultimar de
TALES del nuevo centro docente, al qae
dedicara toda su atencion, cuidado des
velos. Ell nuevo Colegio sera organizado
de conformidad con ell plan de estudios
seguido en- ell Departamento de Instruc
ci6n y teniendo por fin especial Ell pre-
parar a los j6venes alumnos para que
contnlen sus respectivas careras uni
versitarias en- Puerto Rico en- los dis
tintos centros de los Estados Unidos.
Todo el profesorado del Colegio, excep-
ci6n hecha del professor de religion, que
sera un sacerdote, sera seglar, escogldo
por Mr.. Keelan, y seran persOnas compe-
tentes y profesores graduados y de ex-
periencia en- la carrera escolar. DichO
profesOrado estara compuesto por aine-
ricanos y portorriquehos.
FL senior obispo pone todo su empeiio
en- habilitar un colegio en- Rio Piedras
que reuna tOdas las garantias y condi-
clones dc una esmerada instruction en-
las asignaturas de Primera y segunda
ensehanza.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1920-05-10
Ell professor Millener espera
poder recibir seiiales
hoy 0 manana
LOS ASTRONOMOS NO
ESTAN ACORDES EN-
ESTE PUNTO
Algunos consideran que la
mayor cercania servira
solo para ell telescope
ODE LA PRENsA DE NEW YORK;

Comunican de Omaha que los hom
bres de ciencia todavia estan atentos
a las senales que puedan venir de Mar
te. Confian EN- que instrumentos muy
delicados podran registrar las sehales
procedentes de un globo luminoso al
traves de cincuenta ocho millones
de milas de Kilometres. Los experiment
tos Sc prolongaran por dos tres dias
mas, porque durante este tempo es
la TERRA.
Ell doctor Frederick H. Millener, ex
perto en- radiografia Y que ha estado
enlazando hilos telegrafcos telefo-
nicos en- toda la parte oriental de Ne
braska, dice que no pretende afirmar
que recibira mensajes del otro plane
ia, que no Sc atreve a hacer ningu-
ma clase de predicciones; pero que es
possible que los marcianos envien men
safes la Tierra, por medic de ondas
electricas, en- ell momento en- que los
dos astros Sc hallen mas cercanos entire
81. Manifesto que no es possible espe-
rar que Sc puedan descifrar las sefia-
les, case que elias Sc presenter, pero
que 81 Sc repiten en- cierta forma, no
seria impossible dar con la clave.
Ell doctor Millener tuvo sus apara-
tos funcionando la noche del jueves
(29 de abriD pero muy POGO pudo ade
lantar con ellos a causa del NAL item
/ po; tomo fragmentos de mensajes Gle
la Habana de la estacion que ell 60
bierno tiene en- Arlington. Cree que es-
taban en- posibilidad de registrar on
das de considerable extension mas ALA
de la esfera de accion de los aparatos
inalambricos de la TERRA, pero que los
! elementos estuvieron en- contra.
No Sc sabe cuando neve a cabo ST
ascension en- globo ell professor David
Todd, Quien ha equipado un globo ca
paz de elevarse hasta cuatro mil pies
| ponerse mas ala de las fuertes CO
rrientes terrestres La fecha de la as
cension dependera del estado del tien
pc. Dicho professor no garantiza e.
/ buen exito de su aventura, que consi
dera fnicamente, como un ensayo. Cree
que 81 no Sc reciben sefales de Mar
tie, EN- cambio Sc podra saber algo mas
regpecto a las capas superiores de Ia
atmosfera. Ell globo sera dotado de al
gunos aparatos de reciente invencion
Ell professor Edwin B. Brost cree in
/ possible la communication con Marte, 9
causa de la enorme distancia, y con
sidera que con la ascension en- globe
por cinco seis millas NADIA Sc conse
! guira. Estima que nj ain en- agosto dt
I 1924, cuando la proximidad entire Ia
TERRA Marte sera mucho mayor qut
ahora, Sc obtendra considerable ven
taja para las sefales, y que 81 Sc acol
ia la distancia para entonces ell veir
te millones de millas, clio servira ca
81 iimcamente para facilitar las obser
vaciones telescopicas.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1920-05-10
Ell ATTORNEY
CENSURA A
LAS MUJERES

Ell Attorney General de los Esta-
dos Unidos, Mr.. Palmer, ha pronun-
ciado un discurSo ell ell "Hotel Van
derbildt'', de Nueva York, la Liga
politico democratica de mujeres
e! auditorio so componia en- su ma
yor parte, dc damas elegantisimas.
Sin prambulos que dulcifcaran la
dureza de los conceptos, dijo:
LA Extravaganza de las mujeres
en- ell vestir es un factor importante
en- el mantenimiento de los altos pre-
clos que han nsgado los articulos
comerciales.
81 las mujeres no correspondieran
tan presurosamente los uamamientos
de los comerciantes para que les ad-
Quieran los generos que ahora expen-
den, veriais descender con rapidez los
precios. En- este pals, las mujeres gas
tan ell 80 por 100 de todo Ell dinero
que circula, aunque no 10 empleen pa
ra elias mismas. En- los tiempos ac-
tuales no me GUSTAV los trajes nue.
vos Ell que llevo es de una antique
dad que, uor esta misma razon, Sc ha-
ce respectable. Pero no Greats que Sc
remonta a la epoca prehistorica. Aun-
que parezca muy viejo, solo data de
hace cinco afios.''
La conferencia del attorney GO
neral fu6 a menudo interrumpida por
las protestas vigorosas y expresivas
de sus bellas v elegantes oyentes.
Que nos llamen 10 que quieran-
grito una con gran energia-, pero
que no nos toquen el pelo de la ropa