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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06

TiIEt;E are Il good many women
l. who have no Use for more than
one or two trock> for formal wear and
who are sensible enough To buy only
what they can use. no matter how
ample their means These women
want conservative" styles. equal to
serving for boIh afternoon and eve
ming. They rely on accessories to tone
up such gowns tn thr requirements of
any dreSsy function.
With the return of nets and dyed
laccS Ia favor and th" perennial black
lace and satin dress there are offered
two very safe choices. And there are
added to these in the new displays.
very handsome frockS in silver cloth
embroidered with jet in duvptyn com
hincd with metallic and other bro
cadeS, in veilingS draped over satin
and. more than all. embroidered frocks
In which silk or glittering beads
brighten mp quiet cnlorS on creme dc
chine. satin. charmeuoc or wool fab
ricS
Two frockS that will prove an en-
during joy To their wcarerS and serve
for any sort of formal wear are shown
In the picture. AT the left u brown net
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06
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Fairy Tale
o. lARY GRAHAM BONNER
FIFTY CATS.

I'm going 10 tell you story this
evening commenced Daddy, about
fifty cats
Dear me. Daddy" said Nancy, 'you
aren't picking ont many characters for
your story How are you going to get
them all in?"
Yes. Daddy" said Nick, Have a
cat or two"
"Oh. I'm not going to tell you about
each one by name. I'm not going to
tell you about what he or she did or
said or thought. I'm going to speak
Of the whole fifty cats all at once, or
as nearly together as can.
"YOu see. there was a cat show
which ! was able to 20 to the other
day, and | had to talk to the eats apd
see just what they all had to say for
themselves, for | said:
"TiSten Cats. I have TO tell Nick
and Nancy about You and Nick and
Nancy have lots and lots of friends
who want 10 hcsr about yen, too-that
is. if YOU are nice
IL 'btN az l''ll i''t ''ll'' ~ '''i - ''''''N
on their beautiful cushions and said:
"'We're worth telling about. We're
show cats, beautiful silver show cats.
We have perfect heads and perfect
tails and perfect eyes and perfect
fur
"'In fact, we're beautiful, and we're
So fine that we can stay in the hotel
and not keep the hotel guests awake &
THAT sounded interesting TO me, so
asked the cats what they did TO
Themselves. Did they sleep all the
time. and never fight? Didn't they
look for back fences and not finding
them. prr'rnd that the backs of their
little homes were backyard fences.
"Thry drew up quite Stitily at that,
for they were very proud cats.
"'No.' one Of them said. If we were
ordinary backyard cats we probably
would keep folks awake. But you see
we aren't We are fine. superior cats
of great and noble ariStocracy.
owe wouldn't raise our voices In
the horrible way that some of The com
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06

mon members Of our family will do.
We sleep and rest in great luxury on
our silken cushions.
"Our voices are as strong as those
of our common cousins, but we don't
go walking around back yards and on
fences at night. We don't want to
pretend that were there when we're
not so we don't have to use our voices
In that common, ordinary way.
owe are quite ashamed to think
that some of the members of our fam
lily do do such things, but then of
course they've not been brought up as
We have.
"'Wc'vc been brought up on cream
and silk coverings. We have silk over
rs and cream inside of us. and so
should all superior cats.
1--WE are doing some good. though.
don't forget that about us
"'What good are you dOing| |
asked the cats Nick and Nancy are
fond of animals and they wouldn't
want to think YOU we're Just here
licking your paws and washing your
faces and smoothing your fur and eat
ing cream and boaSting.
"'They'd want 10 think you were do
Ing something nice and sensible. even
Sensible playing
Wen tell you said the cats. We
haven't been brought up to he any
thing else hut lazy. It's bred in us.
We're as lazy as lazy can be. We
never do anything that takes any time
or trouble or effort.
"'But we can say this much for our
selves. This show we're at is being
given for league Of animals. All
the visitors who come to see Us have
to pay, as wen they should. but the
money goes toward the work of help
ing all animals of the city who are
tired or sick or homeless or friend
less
well. am delighted TO think there
is that about your proud show I can
tell Nick and Nancy
They whiSked their tails and
purred contentedIy.
AS we're lazy. it's an easy way
of being kind and goOd-juSt sitting
here and being well fed
FLUSH | said, don't tell me more
about your lazy qualities. for | want
10 tell Nick and Nancy that at least
the people who were looking Mt you
were helping the animals who weren't
so Fortunate"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06

II N'EPI for some elaborate. much
II decorated and sometimes startling
models. which might be clasSed aS "ex-
hibition hlouScs." the fall season has
not brought in many designs that can
lay claim To originality in these very
popular garments. But why should
designers strive for new ideas while
We are we'll satisfied with those We
nave and continue To buy them?
The search for something new does
not go entirely unrewarded even when
the tOO-elahOrate models are not couut-
ed in the finds. Among the tailored
houses There are some in which creme
de chine * used for long -Sleeved mod
els that have turned back cuffs Of
2ique and collars Of this material rhat
roll high at the back and open in n
ong "V'' at the front This combina-
ion OF materials Is new and the col
ar unusually becoming and modest
cooking
Plaits and points are outstanding
features of the handsome new blouse
pictured. A soft figured crepe de chine
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06

Ill ready to serve. Pare. slice and
cover with cold water the cucumberS
to be used. Hav" ready French dress
ing made with little scraprd onion
and finely-chopped parsley. Dry the
cucumherS on cloth. stir i'm the dress
ing and set slice between TWO pieces
of prepared bread. GarniSh with
parsley and serve at once. Thin slices
of ripe tomato made good sandwich
filling. treating the same as the cu-
cumherS.
Milwaukee Sandwich. - For each
sandwich toast two slices of white
hNead. and one of rye. Set one slice
of toast on heart leaves of lettuce,
On this set four hrniled or fried oys-
tprs; cover with the slice of rye bread
and on this lay two thin slices of the
breast of chicken. two crisp slices If
bacon and hOrSeradish sauce; cover
,rith the last piece of toast and ar
-ance on this sliced rad>heS and sweet
pickIes Remove the skin from a
small tomato. cut out the hard center
and fill with sauce tartare; arrange
on . lettuce leaf Reside the sandwich,
Pineapple Tap:oca sponee.-Ilcat
one pint Of grated pineapple in a dou-
hIa boiler: add half a cupfuI Of boiling
water. one-fourtf # a tea>pooful Of
.oIt. then stir III ehalf cupful of
understanding tapinca. Stir occasion,
alIv and cook 20 minutes. or until the
tanioca i clear; add half cupful OF
sugar and the juice of half lemon,
then fold in the whites Of two eggs
besten stiff. Serve hot with top milk
and sugar.
Caramel Frosting.-Cook one cupfui
of sugar and three tableSpoonfuls OF
caramel sirup and one-fourth of cup
fuI of boiling water 70 a firm ball,
norr I'm a fine stream on the white Of
one egg beaten stiff, beat until slight
IL stiffened then spread on the cake,
Oocorate with walnut meats
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06

quarts of potatoes aud SIX onions. Put
layer of potatoes and onions in the
bottom of the casserole. and sprinkle
WIN salt and pepper Place the meat
abul" jh" vegetables. seasoning weJ
men "a layer of vegetables rs before.
Four boiling water or broth tu come
nearly 1" the top Of The last layer. Gov
or aud cook gently in moderate oven
for three hours
Baked Sweet Potatoes and Bacon
scrub potatocS or vans we'll and put
mt" IN" oven 20 bake. When nearly
done, remove from The oven and care
fully remove the skin. With two
wooden toothpickS faStcn a slice Of ha-
con around each; set them into The
oven in baking dish and bake until
the bacon is cooked. Serve at once.
flashed Brown Potatoes.--Chop five
or six cold boiled potatoes fire add a
half teaSpoonful of salt and few
haSheN of pepper. Have ready one
third Of cupful of fat. tried out of
salt pork, hot in an iron frying pan.
Put In the potatoes and stir while they
become hot, then spread evenly over
the pan, cover and let stand until
brown on the bottom; with spatua
carefully fold over the other half and
turn onto hot platter. Garnish with
parsley.
Banana FIuff.-Peel three bananas
and cover them with two tablespoon
fulS of lemon juice and one of grape
fruit juice: cover and place on ice.
After an hour mash them and heat
well, adding one-half cHpful of pow
dered sugar and the unbeaten whites
of three eggs. one at a time When
light add Il teaspoonfui or two Of
vanilla and serve in glasses with one
third fresh fruit (Or canned will dO),
dus1ed with minced pistachio nuts or
canded mint leaves
Rice With Strawberry Sauce-Cook
rice as usual. and chill mold If de
sired. Serve in individual dishes with
fresh strawberries crushed mixed with
sugar and whipped cream. Strawber-
rieS which have been put up crushed,
with equal parts of sugar, are fully as
good as the fresh fruit.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06
"StOmaCh Trouble of
80 Years Standing
Relieved in a Week"
New Ulm woman writes that Wares
Black Powder gave prompt relief
after other remedies failed.

my mother had stomach trouble for
over 80 years and used all kinds of medi-
Cres, but never got relief. Then | heard
of Wares Black Powder and got some.
Mother took the medicine according TO d.
rections and III less than a week she was
well"
So writes Paula Wotipka of New Ulm.
Texas, on May 18th, 1880. And her moth
er's case Is but one more link in the ever
growing cham OF evidence which proves
the power OF Wares Black Powder in the
treatment OF stomach and bowel troubles.
Sold by druggists everywhere for 30 years.
Not a purgative. Contains no harmful
drugs. 6Oc and $l.2O the package. Send
for Dr. Wares hookict-free.
THE WARE CHEMICAL CO.. Dallas
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06

joins forces with plated georgette to
make this ingenious model. the geOr.
grtte forming the upper portion of the
blouse and sleeves. 1t ends i'm points
from which are suspended loops of the
material fastened 70 the points with
small. satin ornaments. The creme de-
chine falls over the plated gporgette
which forms the lower part of the
blouse and the pcplum. 4 belt of the
crepe slips through the suSpended
loops and confines the blouse at the
waist line. The frills that finish the
sleeves are wide and the sleeves them
selves rather large and slightly flaring.
The new neck line appears in this
model and altogether, il is about the
most promising I'm style and attractive
ness that has come up for judgment
thus far.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06
THE BEST YET.

If you have never used Nacher-Ralm.
you don't know how quickly and pleas
anywhere can be relieved by This harm
less remedy.
ASK your druggist, or send for free
sample 10 T.. ". Nachcr, inc, New Or
leans, La.
Avoid limitations. Nothing is Just
az good. ADV
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06
Catarrh

Catarrr Is a local disease greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is a
Tonic and Blood Purifier. BY cleansing
the blood and building up the System.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE restores
normal conditions and allows Nature to
do its work
All Druggists. Circulars free
F. J. Cheney IL Co, Toledo, Ohio.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06

II punished you merely to show my
love for YOU" said the fond father
after the chaStisement. "T-that's all
right" Sobbed the small boy. But
its g-c-good thing for you | amt
h-h-hig en,ugh to return your lI-love,
bats all
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06
OLD STANDBY, FOR
ACHES AND PAINS
Any man or woman who keeps
SIoan's handy will tell you
that same thing

y SPECIALLY those frequently
attacked by rheumatic twinges.
A counter-irritant, Sloan's Lini-
ment scatters the congestion and bene-
hGteS 7UIthOm rubbing TO the afflicted
part, soon relieving the ache and pain
Kept handy and used everywhere
for reducing and finally eliminating the
pains and aches of lumbago, neuralgia.
muscle strain, joint stiffaess, sprains,
bruises. and the results of exposure.
You just krOw from its stimulating,
healthy odor that it will do you good !
Sloan's Liniment is sold by all drug
Rists-3Sc, zoe, 81 40.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06

The most selfish man in the world
is the most unselhsh with his own
sorrows He does not leave a single
misery of his untold to you or unsuf-
fered by you He gives you all of
them. The world becomes a syndicate
formed to take stock in his private
cares. worries and triais.-jOrdan.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06

Hurry mother A teaspoonful of
California Syrup Of Figs today
may prevent a sick child tomorrow.
If your child is consti pated, bilious,
feyerish, fretful, has cold, collie, or if
stomach is sour, tongue coato! breath
bad. remember a good "physic la1a-
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06
A SOFT. VElVETY SKIN

should be the ambition OF every wom-
an as there is nothing 50 attractive
as fair. smooth skin. Neither soaps
nor powders can give this. Thou
sands OF southern women know from
experience that Tetterine will quickly
rid the skin of its disiiguring pimples
and blOtches and give ii that bright
clear appearance so much admired.
Tetterine is sold by druggists or sent
by mail for G0c. by Shuptrinr Co.
Savannah. Ga.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06

tive" is often all that is necessary.
Children love the "fruity" taste Of
genuine California Syrup of Figs
which has directions for babies and
children printed on the bottle Say
California or you may get an imi-
tation is syrup. Bewarsl
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06

[ W q U I [ II T q =
worth remember
ing:
Cucumber Sand
wi c h E S. Cut
rounds from any
variety of bread /;
spread with but
ter and cover un-
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06

No city in the nation il removed
from starvation more than two weeks.
-A~hury f. Lever.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06
Exemplary Service.

Fhaner-"IIello. Central, Get me
Blank 549T-and, say. get it quick, like
they do Ia the movies. -RoStou Trans
rriEt
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06
GOLD MEDAL.
h Ms1lMlou

The National Remedy Of Holland for
Centuries and endorsed by Queen Wiihsi-
nina AT all druggists, three sizes.
t~ek tor the name Gold Medal on every eax
and accept no imitation
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06

Irish Stew en-
Case rote.-ifaVp
two pounds or
chops from the
best end of Il
neck of mutton,
trimmed of all
fat. Have pared
and sliced two
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06
SOMETHING TO EAT.

A sandwich is dainty appetizer
which is always welcome; here are
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06
GOOD THINGS FOR THE FAMILY
TABLE.

A good dish for II busy day. when a
good, substantial meal is needed, is:
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06

IL requires II good sized closet for
some family skeletons.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06

HunryuoonS are often eclip>cd by
financial striH"rnCy.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06

No wonder air castles are popular
They are not taxable.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06

All that man wants here below is q
little more than he has.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06
S1!Oa1lS
Linitnent(Gsessi%n9)
Fishy.

ISHy.
EHasperatrd though she was with
her husband for showing himself lin
firm of purpose" we don't believe
Lady Macbeth called her husband n
poor fish" though ~ country newSpa
per quotes her as eXclaimng: "Infirm
old pOIpoiSe, give me the dagger -
RnStOn Transcript.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06
The Progress Woman's Page.

the Ladies
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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-06
WATCH
THE BIG 4

Stomach Kidneys-Heart-L Liver
Keep the vital organs healthy by
regularly taking the worlds stand
ard remedy for kidney, liver,
bladder and uric acid troubles
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Mrs. Lee Matthews of Memphis, Testifies That Gen-Lax Put Her on Her Feet Af- ter Everything Else Had Failed.

"Genlax put me on my feet again after everything else that I tried had failed to help me-" is the testimony of Mrs. Lee Matthews, reCding at 697 South Third street, Memphis, Tenn.
 Some told me that I had tubercu- losis, others told me something else, and I had been treated for several com plaints, but did not get any better 1 was very nervous. My head would ache with sick, dull feeling until it would almost drive me distracted. had awful pains in my sides and back and my stomach was so upset and my bowels so irregular that I was always having gas on my stomach and a sick, uncomfortable feeling after meals, doctored myself every way could hear of and finally when was on the verge of going to the hospital, one of MT. Benson's advertising companies came
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-01
"CENLAX KEPT ME
 OUT OF HOSPITAL" /"

into my neighborhood and l bought q bottle of Gen-LaX.
 It's remarkable how Gen-Lax brought me right of my troubles. The gas on my stomach disappeared after the first few doses, my nerves got strengthened out and the pains in my sides and back left me. My bowels got regular and the sick headac ches went away. I did not have to go to a hospital, and if I can Keep on feel ing like I feel now, I'll never go to the hospitl.
 q gladly recommend Gen-Lax every chance I get, for it has been worth lot to me-"
 Commenting on Mrs. Matthews tes- timony, Mr. Benson said: "Mrs. Mat thews suffered like hundseds of thous- ands of other people are suffering every day, from neglected stomach and bowels.
 "No man or woman can be healthy whose stomach does not digest the food properly and there are hundreds of serious ailments that arise from just this cause. Gen-Lax is particu- larly recommended for indigestion, constipation, sick headaches, back aches, gas on the stomach, loss of ap- petite, rundown condition and every symptom that originates in disor- dered stomach and kidneys"
 Gen-Lax is sold in Pine Bluff by Rienberger and Collier, sole agents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-01
btenson Would
 h to Tennessee 1 and Force Issue

l
 York, July 31.-Parley F lson, presidential nominee of ner-labor party, today issued Ral challenge to Governor Cox Rtor Harding to visit the Ten Legislature and influence a
 vote in that body in favor cation of the suffrage amend hristensen charged that the tic and republican parties are nspiracy to strife ratifica-
 Tennessee, the remaining lose approval is necessary to e amendment effective.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-01
KERWIN TO NEW YORK

Judge B. J. Kerwin leaves today for New York where he will attend the supreme council of the Knights of Co., lumbus. While in New York Judge Kerwin will be at the Hotel Commo- dore. From New York Judge Kerwin goes to Washington, where he will spend several days on business mat ters. He will be at the Raleigh there. Judge Kerwin will be accompanied as far as St. Louis by Misses Estehr Ma rion and Anne Kirby, his daughters. They will go from St. Louis to Quncy, Ill.,, where they will spend the remain der of the summer as guests of their aunt, Miss Anna Kirby.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-01
HEADS UNITED PRESS.

New York, July 31.-Announcement was made today by the United Press Association of the promotion of w, w. Hawkins, for several years it's vice president and general manager, to the position of president in succession to Roy w. Howard, president of the or ganization since 1912. The change is effective August 1. Mir. Howard is leaving the United Press to accept the position of general business director of the Scrippe McRae league of news papers. with headquarters at Cleve- land, Ohio.
 MT. Hawkins was born in Spring field, Mo. He was associated in the organization of the United Press in 1907 and lhs successfully held the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-01
Makes $25,000,00
 for Great Britain

London, July 31.-Lord Inverforth formerly surveyor general of sup. plies in the British war office, by world wide purchases of raw materi als on behalf of the government was able to turn into the British treasury On March 31 last $25,OOO,OOO repre-. senting profits on all transactions since 1914, according to his report re. gently made to the ministry of muni. tions.
 While the profits were large, Si1 Arthur Goldfinch, director general of raw materials, points out that the economic benefits were far greater The raw materials obtained were largely used in the manufacture o1 military equipment with direct sa. wing estimated at more than $500, 000,000. The purchases were of wool hides, leather, flax, hemp and simi lar materials.
 Insurance, generously taken out served to more than make up losses from submarine warfare, it was sta. ted. The record of Lord Inverforth's activities is in contrast with results obtained by similar departments ir other allied,axcountries. Among the purchases were nearly 24,O0O, ,0O0, ,OO( pounds of American sole leather and 82,000,000 feet of American upper leather.
 Included in the chief items of tax tile and leather equipment for the army and navy, air force and other branches of the public service and fol the allies from August 4, 1914, tc March 31, 1919, were: 1899, ,626 pairs of boots; s1,538,0O0 yards of cotton drill; 60,917,000 yards of khaki; 16, 259,00O ground sheets; 1,1s6, ,000,oo( sand bags; 49,50S,669 blankets, 23, 776,345 jackets; 164,314,7s7 pairs o1 socks and 20,190,81O pairs of wooler gloves.
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Fix Anniversary lf Settlement of Danes in Greenland

knhagen, July 31.-Lauge Koch bnish explorer, who heads an kion to Northern Greenland, in krview before his departure eX- ] the purposes of his mission hterprise, he said, is in the of a jubilee expedition in of the 2OOth anniversary o1 krival in Greenland of Hans the Danish missionary. ling these 200 years Greenland len thoroughly explored" said ch. North Greenland, how has never been mapped out
 the aim of the present eX- h because otherwise, Denmark be obliged to apply sovereign egions which had not yet been by white men.
 i've already proved to the sat h of American and riVgh It's, that in Northern Green Ehere is a mountain range Jet high, the size of the Cau- bnge. I further want to pene- he interior of Pearyland leav- ect for Inglefield Gold, from point I will cross inland ice notor tractor, establishing t Warmingland. Trials con during the last few months hat tractors can attain 2 If six kilometers an hour
 the speed of a dog sled.
 expedition will be gone three )t the end of which time the ng fourth of Greenland will en mapped. I also expect to lck very interesting geolog- lection.