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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-10-27
THE EVOLUTION OF
THE HALF-HOSE

My Dear Miss Grey: Why all the discussion over womens
clothesr
They always and always win what they please
q might well become reconciled
] to be married TO girl two years my Junior,
who pretty refined and sweettempered be yet
there hundreds of Fosspy and od fogsh men
who would srrng remarks about her because she
happens TO wear half-hose.
What immortality is there in pair of limbs clad in half
hose than uength ones? IL there is such. 1t
within the minds of those who purpose lower their eyes
when young woman gets
Half-hose certainly comfortable than the old
fashioned kind summer and at least comfortable the
gauzy silk in the winter. Moreover the
novelty off, will pay for plain silk
hafhose than do whereas they twice the price
for full length and the half-hose the price
When began wearing long trousers, their legs no
longer showed they took hahose and aho the length
of women skirts has become the topic for much Joking how
many girls the in reality skirts shorter
than inches from the ground?
You who crtcisng these girls who
them? Not per of the number who really do because
the dresses really short enough to show bare skin
such as you looking for.
Gently been put the market but for longer than
surrng hypocrtes imagine girls just nice your wives
and sisters have been rolling their hose down below the
knees.
for say what you please girls because you
really dress pret TO please husbands and sweeheas
anyway You not making havoc with the average mans
morals than welldressed young ruins the
morals of young women. TWENTY-FIVE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-10-27

he asked. you're not afrnid-
We treasured him on that point
"Where2" was the single word he
put 20 me.
ny tho lion bench Under u.
Back OF IT.
Sob was Off into fhe Deepening
night shadows and the stiilncss. i
was shaking. trembling from head
TO foot. In spite OF every effort To
control my nerves shaking so that
| WINS quite unable 20 answer the
string OF questions Katherine put
10 mo.
waltz WINS all I could mutter.
II would take Bob but minute
20 find out II murder had been done
or suicide. The longer he stayed
away the greater grew my hope
tina, he was finding nothing In the
thieket moro pitifui than the wreck
Of tho expensive new hat
lie came at last running fart, and
carrying poor AIMS spoiled finsry.
-Thla Is all. Jane dear" he said.
aa he studied the things under the
glare OF the lamps. Even In the
midst Of my ,orturinK doubt. u wl1
good to hear him call me "Jane
dear" right before that horrid tiger
woman, Bob went on;
Il looked thru a big circle OF the
brake. Thank God. this In all I
found Lcts hurry. I'll get ont the
men with flashlights and comb the
place"
lie sprnnw into the car with an
abrupt ''iiit Il up. kath" And 30
foolish was !. even In that awful
hour. that ] resented the familiarity.
"Kathr'
True. the rIor'merv and Miiiers
had lived side by aide for twenty
years To have called his nelghbor
| anything but ''Kath-' doubtless
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-10-27

The dusk closed down rapidly. IL
shut the in like n wall with that
draKgIed little bat and It's torn veil
and their hint OF a horror hidden I'm
a tangled shr1bbery.
backed away. step by step. con.
ly. as II the cracking Of n single
twig beneath my feet might wake
the dead
Reaching n broader path. turned
and ran. ny the time reached
the main drive waa out OF breath
and staggering.
The whir OF an approaching auto
gave me courage 20 pause and n
chance TO breathe. stood at the
edge OF the drive and waved my
handkerchief frantieaiiy and tried TO
call out but my own voice choked
me.
kath-rtneS car was coming. Bob
was with her. and for tho only time
In my life didn't care because
they were together.
Bob ieaped TO the ground and I
slumped into his arms. hid my face
on his dear shoulder. felt safe. and
Ensped:
Bob Bobi Therein the bush.
Ca
What are you trying 60 say.
JaneT" Bob drewsme into the circle
Of iighs made by the lamps OF kath.
crimes car. and studied my face.
Ann | shlyered In his arms
Bob caught tho terror that pos
sesued me and murmured under hia
breath:
You mean Amin the busiest"
"AnnT- cried Katherine Miller.
Have you found the little sIiiyT-
did not answer her. for Bob had
picked me up and was llfting me
Into the car.
~can you wait for me here. rfrisr"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-10-27
FRIED CAULIFLOWER

I iarxp cauiinower.
3 exxA
3 tablespoons -FOUR
tablespoons milk
u teaspoon salt
Butter.
Let cauiinower stand in cold water
for about an hour. Cook In boiling
saited water TIN tender. about IS
minutes. Divide flowcretsss and lee
cool Make the batter AZ follows:
Beat eggs very light. add -four and
milk alternately. Add salt. Melt
butter IN frying pan. When II has
stopped bubbling. fry pieces Of cauii-
flower which have been dipped twice
into the batter. Fry a light brown
and serve very hot
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-10-27

are rounded and the friction on shs
clothes Is less.
However. II a metal washboard II
used. II should be thoroiy dry before
being put away 70 that II win not
warp or attract waterbugs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-26
Names Governor and Associate Justice
For Open Forum Speakers Sunday Evening

The people % Augusta and vicin-
ity who are planning 70 attend t.e
Open Forum II the Winthrop stree.
CniyerSalisr church on Sunday eve
ming would do well 10 bear in mind
trar the doors OF the church will
open a. s.t5 and that the Forum ex-
ercises will start promptly al rs
Because Of the fact that Governor
Carl Z. Miiliken and Associate JUS
lice Albert NJ Spear Of the supreme
court are 20 he the speakers, more
interest Is being manifested n ;his
meeting than any other Forum ses-
sion IN the history OF these conmun-
!ty gatherings in the STATE
C;oSer1o- Miliiken Will speak N
The American Spirit and this 1d-
dress. which has been given before
ether organizations IN and OF. of
Maine. has been pronounced one q
the mes. eloquent expositions OF true
American ideals ever delivered.
Hon. Willis E. Swift: will preside
AZ the meeting. There will be spec
izl solos by Miss Florence Moody
and Keith Ryan. anthems by the <uil
church choir and congregational
singing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-26
General Motors
Declares Dividends

New York. March .5-Directors Of
the General Motors Corporation 90
day declared a dividend al the -a:e
Of - per cent annually on the Old
shares tpar yaIue $780, and q dill
dend OF the same rate OF the shares.
which were issued on the basis cf
10 for one OF the old. This repre-
sents an increase Of per cent in dir
idend disbursements from The rare
paid since 1915 and accounts fer the
recent activity and meteoric move
ments Of these issues.
Announcement Of the increased
dividends was not made Until after
the close OF the stock market but
such action seemed 70 have ben
foreshadoweI in the brisk advance
of the old stock. the final prize
reaching 3s4
Dividends on the old stock arg pay-
able quarterly at So cas- and.on:-
fourth in new shares. Holders u
new shares fno par value are 10 re-
ceiye = cents in cash and oae-tor-
tieth Of a share OF new stock
II is planned TO retire the Old stock
and hereafter dividends will be paid
only on the new Issue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-26
GERMAN GOVT. REACHES
AGREEMENT WITH
RUHR VALLEY WORKERS

Paris March 9Th German
government has reached 4 definite
agreement with the wora-7er in the
Ruhr Valley where the general strike
has been paralyzing industry and
where hostilities between soldiers
and workers have been in progress FOR
several days. according 20 news
reaching French sem. official circles
-oday from Berlin.
The basis Of the agreement. the
advices state. are as follows:
The formation OF workmen's
army charged with maintaining or
der.
The remode!!Ing O. the cabinet,
with labor union participation.
The disarmament Of the troops
which took part in the recent coup
d'etat
The passage OF laws To- soc!a! ~
form ard the carrying OUT If admin
istrative reforms.
The sociaIization Of the mines,
particularly the coal mines and the
potash workings.
The dissolution o. coun.er-revo,u-
tionary formation
Improvement o. the food supply
system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-26
Still They Came

Anybody who was in Bangor
Wednesday night, especially if ne
were looking for lodging for the
night. must have thought there were
no more Maine Republicans left at
home. They semmed to be all con-
centrated in the Queen City. The
morning trains. however. brought
hosts more of them, men and WON
en-. from east and west, north and
south.
Sitting we'll back in the coach,
one was impressed with the stamp
OF these citizens of Maine who were
on their way 10 renew their pledge
Of loyalty TO the Grand Old Party.
There were the old timers, men
who have been to every State con-
vention within their memory, tell
ing stories, old and new. and spec
ulating on who would prove to be
who in the coming elections: there
were young businesslike fellows who
were taking a flying. trip for the
day. snatching the time from their
pressing duties; and there were
women. young and not so young, all
eager to see what State conyen-
ton is like and looking forward to
the time when they too may take
an active part in il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-26
Augusta Singer
Wins Praise of
New York Critics

Miss Helen Iorke Of this CITY made
her New York City debut on We'd
nesday afternoon "a Aecl!arl hall.
The judgement passed or he per-
Torrance by the metropolitan news
paper critics. authorities who a. 4
rule are very conservative n their
words of comnerGation ala unspar-
ing when they feel adverse comment
IS called for. should be gratifying 20
her Augusta well wisherS The fol-
lowing is from Inc New York TT
bure:
Miss Helen yorse. clever ,ourE
coloratura soprano. made ? pleasant
impression az her rec.ta! yeste~da J
afternoon in -Aeoiian Hal! Her
pretty voice i evenly devc'ope3. wei.
schooled, flexible. The act Ct taking
extreme upper notes does not dis
turb the purity ami freshness OF her
tones.
Much Of her singing was IN the
Italian manner. and two eveli known
offerings Of the Italian operate
school were on the program ma
Noce POGO Fa" from Thu Barrier Of
Seville and the mad scene from
Lucia" further reinforced by
Strauss Wei di I'rirnayera." In
these the Young singer proved ier
ability 10 cope gracefully and bri. :
iiantly with exhibitions OF sustained
ford singing. In Handlers Care
Selvf." HayGn's My Mother Bids NJ.
Bind My Hair" Yea and Nay told
French, and Sibella's "Glrometta''
she also was pleasing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-26
Among Those There

Among the representatives Of the
Press were: Harry n. Bigelow of
the Portland Press; Oliver Hail of
the Bangor Commercial: J. o. Whit
temore and ". H. Bennett Of the
Bangor News: A. G. Staples and
Sam E Common of the Lewiston
journal: Harry Prince Of the Mad
ison Bulletin; y. ". Benner Of. the
Lewiston Sun: Thomas n. Carexs
Of the Boston Herald: Arthur X.
Purington Of the Bath Times.
Under the arrangement Of the
seating. the packed convention of
men looked to the stage where seats
we're raised. tier on tier. and there
saw their allies and. seatmates Of
the political conventions of the fu-
ture-the ladies. a colorful. attrac-
tive and impressive feature.
On the front of the platform sat
Chairman Ham. Congressman Her
sey. who was to preside, Congress
man White. Ex-Congresanan Guern-
sey. Hon. ]. r. Deering, Hon. c. A.
Niilkep, Hon Leon G. Higgins and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-26
State Forest Preserves

Resolved. Whereas there are WIKI
IN the State Of Maine large areas Of
waste, burned over. deauded and IN
productive forest lands. which If ac-
CURED by tic State upon reasona BILE
terms could ne used for -eforestation.
for the establishment Of State rarks
or fores. reserves, for tne protection
of water sheds. for refugees for wild
game fer agricultural purposes or for
the establishment Of nauona! parks
in connection with the Cnittd States.
We believe that the State OF Maine
should establish the policy Of acquir-
ing such Of these forest lands as may
be suitable for the purposes herein
enumerated.
We pledge our supper. 10 the fun
damentsl doctrines of Repubiicanisrl
in the preservation Of the integrity
OF American institutions. in the fos-
tering of education and the develop
menc Of better type OF American
citizenship and in the bringing about
OF a. clearer understanding of he
duty Of the individual to the preser-
walton Of our republic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-26
No Trace Found
of Kidnapped Son
Kentucky Capitalist

LENlDEJ0D. hN., MarC1 ga
though no trace Of Paul Little, al
yea--oid son OF F. T. Little. Lexin7-
ton. capitalist, kidnapped Wednes-
DAY afternoon and held for ransom
understood 10 be s35.cf,. has Vet been
found. il became known that the 20
lice arr working on the theory that
the lad might have been abducted
hy TWO men who are known by MI
Little
Although the parents OF the miss
ing lad refuse 20 make public the
note received Wednesday night one
cf -he members OF the family init
mated today that another note is eN-
pected from tife capIors within IN
nsxt >: hours. 1t is believed that this
note will contain certain instructions
fo~ the disposition Of tie ransom
which Tire boys parents have ex-
pressed willingness 70 pay i ihsir
sa- : returned safely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-26
GIRLS CLUB NOTES

The executive committee OF the
Girls Community club me, in reg
ular session Thursday evening az
the clubhouse. Plans for summer
recreation formed the chief topic
Of discussion. The girls want ten
mis- courts. grounds for outdoor
sports and possibly as the club
grows. summer camps. The club
now numbers about $50 members.
Miss Anne Bibber. pres.den, of the
club. will so 70 Boston on Saturday
20 be present ar a meeting Of the
council OF the Massachusetts League
OF Women Workers. thus emitting
1he Augusta League 20 votes in the
council business.
This Friday evening al the club
house, the program will be work ia
bit night. There are number OF
small tasks about the clubhouse
which should be done. And q week
from this Friday evening the same
program will be carried out.
On next Wednesday evening at
the clubhouse Mrs. Fernandis. sent
out by the National League Of
Women Workers. will speak before
the clun members only at O'clock.
on what the club girls can do for
she colored girls. The N-edne sday
evening classes in cooking and in
dancing will be postponed in order
that ali members MAJ attend.
The executive committee voted
TO have regular meetings each
week meeting on Monday evenings
Because Miss Paine, the executive
secretary Of the club. viii, be IN
Watervllle this Monday evening. the
council will meet or Wednesday
evening a. O'Clock before the lee
ture. After this next week the
meetings will be held on wedne sda V
evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-26
WINTHROP

y Joint birthday party was ten
oered Miss Evelyn Thompson and
Roland Norcross al tho Club room
Monday evening II hcnur cf their
sixteenth birthdays About - were
present. The party was chaperoned
By Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Norcross. Mrs
Josie Thompson and Mrs Mitchell
The evening was passed with games
and dancing. The guests We're seat
Cd in settees arranged in The form
OF a. square and delicious refresh
ments weT. served by Misses Irrna
Riley and Mabel Grover. Then two
stands were brought IN and two
beautif birthday cakes each with
IS lighted candles were placed upon
them, later 20 be cut and distributed
among the guests. Prof George F.
Wilson. in behalf Of the school. pre-
scented Miss Thompson with a gold
bracelet and Mr.. Norcross with Z
watch fob. The party broke up at
late hour. all declaring the party
a great success
The Ladies' Whist club vas de-
lightfuliy entertained Wednesday
SNSAIuS d. tilcIl oI!4r u -NFS- l.. I'll
wood Jones Mrs L. r. Carleton
had theh ighest score for the eve
ming.
The Auction Club met Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. Jessie Webb.
Mrs. George Wilson had theh ighest
score. Delicious refreshments were
served
L. Elwood Jones. grand patron of
the Grand Chapter 0. T. $. OF
Maine. lef: Thursday for Sangerville
where III the evening. assisted by
Mrs Maude NJ Jones as grand mar
shall, he organized Susie Carr Chap
ter with 80 charter members.
Floyd Yeaton of Belgrade is en-
ployed in the Norcross Garage. He
is making his home al Dell Noore's
Mrs. Conant of Buckspor, is the
guest Of her daughter. Mrs. G. y.
TowIe.
Word has been received OF the
death Of Berton c. Torsey at the
home Of his son Ralph Torsey at
Portland Monday. Mr.. Jersey was
a native Of West Winthrop and
passed nearly all his life in town.
He was about Sc years of age.
Mrs. Everard French is visiting
Mrs. Eta Benner at Lisbon Falls.
CENTER-Frank Watson and
family of New York arrived the first
Of the week and will occupy Walter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-26
Merchants Petition That
Cars Stop at Corner
Silver and Common SIS.

Many people have h@e- -co.ysn'
fenced fo- the past -ea- - -: De-
cause Of The fact thai - :, cars
have NOT stopped a. the cc--:: O 81
yer ard Man streets. o-- -=-s-: Ssh
ing TO 60 TO Silver SIRE. -. oeth
Obliged 20 sop al Comm $50: s'd
walk down. As 2 resi-. - INV .gs
petition. signed by $ -------': and
business -en, has been Sc 3, :.s man
ags- OF the wate-ylie & E---st !.
Ry. Co. and The manage g: r. An
droscoggin & Eea-ebec r c
wate-ville, Ne. Ma : ..
Tste-viile & Fairfield =. ?" ="
wateyiIle. Ne. aad
Androscogg!n & Ken7e7e- %,
Augusta. Ne.
Gentlemen: We. :he --5s-s:n.
merchants and business -. Q. >'Ts
and Main streets, -espectt-'. eyes
that al cars Carrying psss=-s=S sap
az the junction q Man ao1 si'f
streets, and we should especially 3A'
TIA, YOU would ar-anss 80 a YOU
conductors 20 ca. Of. r. -a-s StN
street.
Silver street. as * Ee. A-T-- '''
OF the principal business s,-ss.: q ""
feryille and we Zee. ma I. < d. '''
patronage that the peep g ~"
stree. mist necessarily s.v' t7-' %
that they should be cor Ills e-'
sideratioa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-26
C. NJ. RICHARDSON
RESIGNS OFFICE
AS POSTMASTER

Charles NJ Richardson. H1o 'of Il"
past ave years has been 20 master "
the city of Wate-Nl,le. Sc; : 90
nation Thursday 20 ;he -. asss'4-'
postmaster genera, =; N-s7 7--ea
take effect as soon - posse
Richardson has beloE,. a1a;e
Ieres,ed in promising ard 1880
tial milling business II "" .'A
will take UP his residence era
in the near fr,ure where .1t 4..9%
has leased Offices and whs-t t. Vs.. .
as associate manager Ter N'N -
land.
Mr. Richardson was born r. '''
ton in 1875 b., lived n Re A.as4 ~.
OF his life previous - COR %
,ervilIe S years ago. lie - ..=4s
in the manufacture Of C.S":s ".'
bacco business in EecslanQ an COW T.,
ued in the same indus::y ~17'' -
name of the Maine cigar .. = ~ y.
until he received The app9.'. .'.'
postmaster under President " st'
years ago. being now O. -
term He IS married ar" =
daughter, Miss Bernie.
Since Coming 10 Wafer IL" " ''
ardscn has been prominent >'''"'' y,
with the poli,ica; hte az Inc ...s'
served as sheriff OF ksaae.s- 1'-
for two years under Gov '-09- 49,
was chief of police OF "a,ttN'-S
one year and was president u: LIE IN
mon council in the city soNeT7'." ~,
two years under the late cyrus -.
Wis. He is actively connected N',' y.
eral fraternal orders. bsirs = r'9' ~, -,
ed ruler Of the EihS. ami d.'t-A'.
the national convention II s'a.-' N.
eiai years aso: ALSO n,e''''e' ~
United Commercial Tv"NtfeE ,,
knights OF Py,hiSs and Se't;i. HAS
bodies.
AIR. Richardson's business AI9N''1s
and his experience in tbs '"r'o"s I'm
lions he has held eminentiy guam! ,,,,
for the new position he : 20 IT. -, h.
Mr.. Richardson and his family w.
much missed in business a.' .,a
circles in Waierviile, whsr~ ih' .e.
made many friends during ;hsf
dence here. ,.t
The vacancy left by NJ, E''ha,~, N
resignation will probably Re H'' an,
competitive examination 10 COMP ,.o.
the executive order OF President ,..n-
Two candidates are already prom" ID
iy mentioned for the position ..,,r
F. Miller. who is proprietor ~ !
CO shop on Main street ana o.
Aeader. Wholesale fruit deaeT anu
mayer or the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-26
Red Successes
in Several Parts
German Republic

toblenZ. March -5-tB BY TIE As
soeiated Pressl-Wesel was being
bornbarded today b. artillery The
Reichswetr were reported 10 he
confident Of holding out there. al
though the red pressure against the
town was declared 20 be increasing.
Dinslaken Is in the hands Of the
reds The red lire extends from
Fr;edrlchsfe.d nine kilometers north
or D.nslak4n. through Dorsren, in
the direction Of Munster.
The krupp works a. Essen are
reported 10 be manufacturing am
ruunition for IN. reds.
The military situation IN The Ruhr
region is said 10 be favorable 10 the
reds. Additional government troops
are arriving north OF Coesfeld.
IN Thurirg!a ihe revolt is ex-
tending 20 me Harz mountains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-26
PITTSFIELD
Take Children from Parents

A representative OF the Children's
Home al augusta was IN town Wednes-
day investigating complaints that two
children Of Il Mr.. and Mrs. Spaulding
were not receiving proper care A hear
ing was held before Judge .. II. Drake
Wednesday afternoon. at which il was
decided 70 place the children in charge
OF the State institution for care, the
representative placing the older. 4 boy
Of five. in the care OF his grandfather.
who lives il Detroit and who will be
responsible 10 the State for the msnneH
n which he is brought up. The young
er child, baby of TWO years. was taken
TO the home in Augusta on the late aft
ernooa tVajn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-26
.Waterville Line
Once More Clear

The stubborn section .uSt ms side -
North NassaIooro on ire Waterv!i.e
trolley line which has never been fully
cleared since the first big srowstoru7 OF
re winter. was finally relieved Thurs a )
az The hve-foor hlanke, Of snow TO-
ge.he- with the foo, OF Ice and crust
on Top Of that. The TROLLEY crew has
been working on this piece o. track for
seye-a! DAYS and encountered the hard
est digging o. the winter On Wedoes-
DAY the ploy went OF he Track !. times
About O'Clock Thursday afternoon the
crew reached North Nassalboro. which
cleared the whole line between Augusta
and Wa.erville as IN tracks from Wa
,e-vi,le 10 North Eassel5o-o had been
previously cleared Scaedu.e serr.c :
was tegva At -,