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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-05
Beads

modest gowns with crisp little frills
under the chin and over the hands,
that no sleeveless, falling g-off-the-
shoulder nghtgown of modern times
can hope to rival in fascination. A
comfortable and pretty robe de mutt
for winter nights is made Of flesh pink
crepe de chine trimmed with very fine
filet lace in creamy tone and with
hemstitching. The neck is rounded
and the front Of the gown fastens to-
ward one side since the round neck
opening Is not large enough to per-
nit the head to slip through. The
sleeves are bishop style, to the wrist,
with turned-back pleated frllls Of the
lace; and lilet is set round the neck
and in a short panel down the front.
Tiny handmade roses flank this lace
panel like wee buttons. Most Of the
exclusive nightgowns have some trim
ming at the hem now, and this pink
crepe de chine model shows an in
sertlon of illet just above the hem.
Russian pajamas Of chiffon and fur
are cleverly modelled in two shades
of chiffon, one over the other in very
charming color effects; for example.
turquoise over flame chiffon with
bands of gray fox at neck and wrists.
The Russian pajama suit combines
very loose boomers ana tunic, a wide
sash of the chiffon drawing In the
tunic at the hip. Tall boots" OF
japanese silk embroidered in gold
thread. and topped with fur, are at
tached TO the bloomor legs. Wher
these "boots" are drawn up they reacf
almost TO the knee and the bloomel
drapes gracefully above the boot-top
The tunic falls midway between waist
line and knee; and with It's high fur
topped. boots and wide sash the Rus
sian pajama SUIT is-to use a fayorlt'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-05
Most ENtreme Modes Pictured

OF course, not all the skirts Of au-
tumn are as short as those pictured
on today's page. a few of the mode
extreme models of the new season
have been picked out--all of them
however very authoritative styles
from The best houses And all OF
them styles that are being worn at
this moment in Paris, London ana
New York-though one admits more
of them are exploited in Paris than
in New York or London. But who
can tell what the winter season VIII
bring about The very longest skirt
that Is sanctioned 10y fashion is about
Ten inches from the ground. The pic
ture OF tailored suit shows this
length. The diRuihed lines OF the
Jacket take away somewhat from the
jauntiness Of the skirt. These very
long Jackets. reaching almost TO the
skirt hem. are particularly smart in
Paris just now and promise TO grow
even more popular as the season ad-
vances.
Very French and an example OF
the extreme OF the short-skrted mode
Is the costume with wool-embroid-
cred jacket extending down into the
skirt IN tabs This is really a frock
not a suit. for the simulated Jacket
is a basque bodice stitched fast TO the
gathered satin skirt. The basque Is
of black duyotyn ana the skirt OF
black satin Wool embroidery In
black, gray and scarlet brightens the
basque which Is close fitting. with
rows of small buttons on front and
sleeves A little gray squirrel fun
cravat finishes the dainty costume and
the saucy hat Is OF scarlet velvet and
silver lace.
New short skirts Wide And Narrow
Fashion has concentrated on the
length OF skiris-she does not seen
T 10 care about the width. Some oi
THE new dance frocks flare exceed,
inEly while walking skirts are sheath.
. like In silhouette. These very short
/ very cllngng skirts are really won
dorfully graccful-if ono So slim
enough 20 carry on the style. Tn,
/ costume, Tor Instance, with "a sheatl
skirt and a capo-coat--can YOU actu
ally deny iis grace and attractivencss
even " you disapprovo OF such ab
broviatod pettlcoats?
Il has a say, cavalier suggestion
this little suit. with It's skirt 80 tigh
that trousers and tan boots Nigh
almost bc imagined below the tuuu
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-05

with a tulle rufile and a line Of purple
velvet flowers. and a garland of these
purple blossoms trails down over the
skirt.
Jenny shows a dinner. frock OF
black satin and black net the net en-
broidered with silver threads. \ very
short haring skirt Of the net falls
over black satin skirt in sheath
lines. A striking costume of Poirets
has a short coatee Of black satin en-
broidcred in gold over n gathered
black satin skirt falling Just below the
knee. The velvet coatee has vest of
sage green chiffon and o sash Of the
chiffon ties in front and falls In
frlnged ends TO the skirt hem.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-05
short skirts Prctticst In Dance
EroCks

Though many women will balk at
the very short skirt for street wear,
they may admit its grace IN a dance
frock. The short skirted dance frocks
are really euchaniIng for they are In
layers and layers OF floating tulle or
lace. and The feet and ankles do look
so slim and dainty under these airy,
short potlicoatsl The pictured dance
frock has runles OF pcated black
tule on "a frock OF yellow satin. The
skirt of this frock is cut out In petal
fashion and the bodice is fued. basque
style. down over the gathered skirt.
The square decollotage Is finished
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-05
cossAcK COSTUMES FOR AUTUMN

A NE OF the interesting models Of
recent style show In Manhattan
W was Cossack costume which a.
mstraied the strong favor FOR Russian
modes in dress this season. The Goa,
and skirt OF Eray-blue duvotyn were
embroidered with gray silk and the
coat had narrow cuffa and a cravat
collar OF gray oaracul. A high. round
Cossack cap OF duvetyn and caracMl
matched the suit, hut the striking
feature was pair OF TALL wrinkled
gray suede boots. with turned down
embroidered tops and dashing French
heels. The boots came almost to the
knee and the skirt was just long
enough to meet their tops, no more.
This costume showed fitted. trim lines.
the coat nipped In at The waist with
darts. the shoulders very smooth aud
closely outlined and the sleeves snug
from shoulder to wrist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-05

trimmed slippers. Another black silk
nlghtgown is Of silk crepe with a sash
OF white crepe. \ little tucker OF
white shlrrod net Is set In the rounded
nookllne and bands OF the shirred net
edge short klmona sleeves.
The Washington times., 1920-07-11
o8Iy

Jared Mundell. eighty years
old, is the oldest male employe
of the navy yard. He has work
ed there since 1865. His home
is at 1928 Euclid street north
vest
The Washington times., 1920-07-11

Here is Uncle Sam himself in flesh blood. as he ap-
peared in the PetwOrh Independence Day
He George Campbell of the United States Soldiers
He served the civil with the battalion
L. S. Infantry Mr.. Campbell is the living
conception of Uncle Sam and make look
like this.
The Washington times., 1920-07-11

GARl U+,SSfS- @ n
of Baseball
Tim medals from the SOL
athletic the boys other
IN have khaki. The
the ball park last Thursday by Lieut. Maurice Stevenson
~~csening the Walter Reed boys and general
"a n -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-05
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the probate judge:
 Fred Phillips and Miss Lucille Reaves. E. C. Harper and Miss Maybelle Kel- ley.
 z. P. Gordon and Miss Marie II. Bon durant-
 Morgan smith and Miss Lila Jones Dr. John J Nelson and Miss Harriet Strange Tutwiler
 J. G. Wood and Miss charleen E. swanzey.
 A. \. Heide and Miss Alberta E.. McNeil.
 c. A. Pyron and Miss Flora Rocket John Henry Cooley and Miss Lula Harrison.
 James l. Logan and Miss Anna Calame, Morgan S Gentle and Miss Margaret I. Riess.
 Clyde James winis and Miss Ella An- ronette Herman.
 w. J. Guriey and Miss Effie Cloud J. B. Cosby and Nrs. Nellie V. Gaines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-05
Courts In Session

The Jefferson county circuit court re- sumed operations in all divisions yester- day morning with the exception of the chancery court which does not begin the trial of cases until October H.
 All divisions of court have been on va cations since July 1. Tn the criminal division jurors were organized by Judge H. P. Heflin while juries in the civil divisions were organized by Judge Dan A. Greene. Hearing of cases set for trial yesterday was started immediately after the organization fthe juries. With the exception of the division presided over by Judge John c. Pugh, which will be engaged throughout the week with the heading of non-jury eases, all other divisions heard jury cases.
 Judge William F.. Fort of the criminal division was hearing jury cases whiie Judge IT. P. heflin was engaged in the trial of non-jury cases. Many cases were passed to a later date or to be reset lille some were given small fines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-05
FOREIGN COMMERCE
 SCHOOL IS STARTED

Twenty-Five young business men quail fled to take part in the charter class of the Birmingham School of Foreign Commerce.
 Informal exercises were held in the Chamber of Commerce last night. The young men and several young women qualified by paying the registration fee.
 The school is to hold four sessions week. Monday. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings from 7:ao to 9:0 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Wednes- day will be reserved for addresses by persons familiar with different phases or the export trade.
 Short addresses were made by D. L. Bum. general manager of the Chamber of Commerce; Garrard Harris. of the Birmingham News. and for seven years in the service of the foreign commerce department of the federal government; Richard F. Johnston. of the Age Herald; Dr. c. B. Williams. president of Howard College. and C. l.. Darlington. director Of the school. who comes here from Wash ington. where he was connected with the department of foreign commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-05
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK IS OBSERVED
 THROUGHOUT CITY
Chief Middleton Opens the Safety Campaign With Talk About ShingIe Roof Men,
 ace In Birmingham

This is fire prevention week.
 Fires in the United States an- nually claim 15,000 human lives and S25O,0OO,0OO of prop erty, according to statement made yesterday by Chief $. A.. Middleton of the fire depart ment at a meeting at the Civic Association.
 seventy five per cent of the fires in Birmingham are caused by shingis roofs" said the speaker, and on last Thursday, the first day of the cool snap this year, there were seventy four fire alarms turned into the Birming.' were caused by sparks falling on and igniting shingle roofs.
 That is an average of an alarm every eleven minutes during the day.
 INSURANCE
 Insurance companies collect at much in premiums as are necessary tc pay all fire losses. Your fire insurance cost depends upon what the loss is The Birmingham fire department is doing splendid work responding to the 2,971 alarms turned in every year, but the people of this city would have tc pay much lower premiums for their insurance if they would follow the ad vice of experts
 An appeal to the citizens of Birming .l.- f.... I.1 showing with other southern cities ir fire loss records was made by Chic [ Middleton. He pointed out that new corners would be attracted to the city if fire insurance rates could be reduced He stated that New Orleans had law compelling the abandonment of wooden shingle roofs and substituting fire proof ones. This, he said. was the rea' son that city has a{ low insurance rate.
 COOPERATION
 City officials as well as officials of all civic organizations are co-operat- ing with Chief Middleton in taking steps to prevent fires. At the city schools the children are being given fire drills this week as well as instructions on this subject.
 During the past year there have bees 7,971 fire alarms. Of this number 2,6Ss
  unnecessary. and 1.67S were caused bs sparks. Five hundred fires were due to carelessness. it was stated, and 50I were miscellaneous. Cost of mainte nance of the Birmingham fire depart ment is $363,30996 but this does not include the cost of buying fire equip ment.
 The following suggestions were madt by Chief Middleton:
 Have your chimneys and flue' cleaned out. Call the fire department and get an inspection of your flues free of cost. if your chimney is be lieved to be in a dangerous condition
 Replace your wooden shingle roof with fireproof material.
 Do not use lighted matches whils looking for. something in your closet
 Do not allow children to play with matches.
 Pile less coal in the grate.
 Do not put ashes in wooden recep' tacles.
 Do not let rubbish accumulate in tasement or attic.
 Do not keep gasoline i:l your house
 Do not burn trash near building or windy days.
 Put fireproof roofs on your new houses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-05
ECONOMY COTTAGES
GERMAN EDITOR IS
 IN SORE DISTRESS
The AgeHcrald has received the following letter in German from Ser

following letter in German from Fer lin;
 Berlin. September g. 1920. Very Honored Sir: In hard ueces- 'I am political editor of the Bourse- Gazette and with my four children sui fer bitter need. With a salary of 30O marks. I cannot endure the high prices here, it is too much for hungry man and too little for a well-fed man.
 Now l have read that one can re- relief association warehouses. But un- fortunately I have there no acquain- tances who could send me such drafts ITO you, unknown colleague, I there fore turn. Have you a kindly feeling for the need of German colleague. You probably BIO is of no use, for me, however. with the supplies l could get from food draft it would be a very great help.
 Probably you have among your ac- Quaintanaces a friend if yourself arc not able to do it. My four chilren and I will receive any help with most thankful hearts.
 You will appreciate the unusual request; but necessity breaks iron.
 with highest regards.
 Editor Hermann Bach "Berliner Borrsenzeitung, Berlin w, s. Kronenstrasse ST."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-05

exhibition and the largest and most per feet assortment that has ever been showr is occupying the main exhibit building There are in all about forty booths iron various sections of the state Ere, Mutchler of Bowling Green. Ky, an eX pert in farm production, will be tn, judge of the exhibits.
 '"I have never seen finer cattle ex- hibit or finer agricultural exhibit 1T any state" said MT. Mutchler. r The automobile show is one of tn, most complete and finest that has ever been placed in the fair grounds. W. E. Helie has it under his direction and the prizes will be awarded today or tomor. row.
 WOMEN'S DEPARTMENT
 All exhibits in the womens depart. ment have been judged and the fol lowing prizes awarded:
 For individual booths.
 First prize. Mrs. J. N. Cornelius, s125
 Second prize Miss Susie Worrell. s10o
 Third prize, Mrs. A. H. Daniels, $90
 Fourth prize, Mrs. c. N. Zuber, SS5.
 Fifth prize Mrs. T. L. Mangum, S75.
 Sixth prize, Miss Esther Robertson $70.
 Seventh prize, Mrs. A. B. Roberts, s65
 Eighth prize, Mrs. R. O. Cooper. $60
 Ninth prize. Mrs. N. E. Scott. s55.
 Tenth prize, Mrs. J. H. Knights, $50
 Eleventh prize, Mrs. J. F. Wolf $40. Twelfth prize. Mrs. John Gilmore, $35
 Thirteenth prize Mrs P. A Hickma n sso.
 Fourteenth prize Mrs Nj. Hambright s25
 Fifteenth-prize. Mrs. J. F. Martin s20
 Friday there will be a special cak' exhibit with two prizes awarded fo the benefit of the women who did no get into the first cake contest. Thq exhibits will be entered in the morning and judged at 12 o'clock. For the bes white cake one half barrel of Flee, flour will be given, and for the bes pound cake one-half barrel of Eleci flour will be given.
 The woman baking the best loaf Dt white bread will be awarded twenty four-pound sack of Elect flour.
 POPPED PLANTS
 Five prizes were awarded to tn potted plant exhibit. They were: First, Miss Hattie Gales ......... 5; Second Mrs E. NJ. Shelton ...... 2; Third, Miss Hattie Lynch ........ z Fourth, Mrs. P. A. Hickman ,..., 7t Fifth, Miss Susie Worrell ........ it Sixth. Mrs. N. B. Scott ........... For the club exhibits the first rriz' of $40 was awarded to the Mother Goose club and the second prize oi $35 was awarded to the Eastern Star There were ih all approximately thirty exhibits besides the cake exhibit in tho women's department.
 The drawing, art needlework tne carpentry exhibit of the Alabama school children showed a good deal oi progress during the pats year.
 Samples of all garments were On
 tContinucd on Page Sixteen)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-05

per cent wnr tax. is *i.03. making the total cost to you f. Q. h. cars your city $6.95. Ton arc selling this coal at $I1.JO, or n margin of $4.55 per ton.
 The highest margin being charged by any dealer in the city of Birming ham for Sipsey coal is $3.58, which is 97 cents per ton less than the margin being charged by you. The hauls and the grades of the streets are much more favorable in your city than in Birmingham. There fs absolutely no reason why you should charge 97 cents per ton more margin for coal de- liveries in your city than is being charged in Birmingham
 -EnOugb has been aaid on this subject for you to fully underrtand and appreciate our position! It is therefore time for action. Unless we receive teIegraphic advice from you promptly that your price on Sipscy coal will be reduced. and so advertise and mnil HIS . copy of the paper containing your adver- tisement, we will proceed to ad- vertise daily in your newspaper, the cost of the coal to you In your city. md your selling price, show ing the margin of profit you are adding. and leave 1t to the peopIe of your city ns to whether the prOfiteer is the coal dealer or the coal operator.
 We have written enough as above stated, and action is now in order. We trust you will save us the trouble and expense of the advertising above refer red to by letting us hear from you promptly.
 H. T. DeBARDELEBEN.
 President" !" This dealer promptly reduced his price from S11.5o to s10.50 per ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-05

noticeable feature of structu- rai operations is that those who have built for occupancy by others
 have uniformly mndc rental con tracts well in keeping with the cost of construction. By the time initial lease contracts expire the
 builder win have been rccouped on
 the high cost of construction and
 will be prepared for tho lower
 rents which he may he forced to
 accept.
 The approach of autumn has held it's own with nice increases over the same months in 1919 and shows accele rat ton of the building movement that had ap- parently let down during the immediate. ly preceding period Both August and September show considerable in- crease over the same months in 1919.
 ECONOMY COTTAGES
 The part that the simplicity ano emergency homes has played has not been inconspicuous. In September there were permits for frame residences, tho total cost of which is placed at sl77,270 That amount is very near one half Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-05

were running in full blast and approxi- mately 15,Ooo people were gathered at the different points of interest to see the 1920 show.
 Al : o'clock the fireworks were started Thousands of little balls
 were shot from the skyrockets on the
 ground, to burst in myriad of
 pieces high in the air and reveal all kinds of colored lights and American flags floating down over the grand stand borne by little lowered para chutes. The frameworks on the
 grounds showed a number of very good pictures of national figures of the day.
 FREE ATTRACTIONS
 Fourteen big free attractions besides the fireworks were pulled off in front of the grandstand in the afternoon and at night. The most prolonged applause was accorded to Daredevil Wilson who made hi- hairraising leap of death and escaped without scratch at both performances Princess Victoria, queen of wire artists was another popular attraction, as were the Six Huzzar Girls of musical abiI- ities and fame. The game with them seemed to be a contest to see who could play on the greatest number of musical instruments.
 An added attraction during the wee will be the Cadet band, of the Central High school, which will supplement the musical of the Forty-eighth Highlanders band with number of selections. When they will be al the fair will be announced later.
 Owing to- wreck about twelve miles from Birmingham on the l.. X N roa1 Saturday, a large part of the cattle ex. hibit and all of the race horses were de layed and did not arrive in time for the races which were scheduled for Monday Word has been received that they will be on the ground in time for the races today and the judging of the cattle ex- hibit, which was interrupted, will be held today.
 AUTO POLO
 The auto polo game which was held in front of the grandstand yesterday aft ernoon at o'clock proved very excit- ing. After twenty minutes Of still play ing, the all-American team, occupying the little red spider Ford, were an nounced as winners of the match. Two teams were entered in the race.
 The feature of the afternoon was the leap from one plane to another, which was performed by Jersey Ringel. The other stunt which was even more mar velous, was the loop-the-loop of the plane while Ringel stood upright on top of the plane. The crowd was so stunned that it was unable to applaud the performer when he came back to earth.
 EXHIBITS
 The largest cattle exhibit which has ever been shown at an Alabama State Fair will be all ready for the decision of the judges today On account of the wreck, full half of the entrants had not been placed yesterday, but they were on their way and will be here in plenty oi time for the judging.
 The agricultural exhibit is exception ally good this year. Every known yege- table that is grown in Alabama Is or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-05
Community Club

Officers for the coming year for thu, Edgewood community club will b, elected at meeting of the organize. the Edgewood Community Church. Is addition splendid musIcai programmt has been arranged and at the conclu, sion of the meeting refreshments vii, be served. This club does not only. in, clude the residential section of Edge, wood but all of Shades Valley. Tn. public is invited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-05
EVENTS OF TODAY
 IN BIRMINGHAM

Alabama State Fair-Gates open at 10 o'clock.
 Kfwanis Club luncheon at the Fair
 ADJUSTMENTS Lyric-keith vaudeville and pictures. Loew's BiJou-VaudevIlIe and plc- lures
 Majestic-~The WOh.o Strand-Thomas Meighan. in "Civii- ian ClOfhes."
 Trianon-Norma TaImadxe. in s@The Branded WOman.o
 Alcazar-OIive Thomas. in "Darifns Mine.1 RiaIto--WiIIiam Russell. in "The Man Who Dared."
 CoIoninI-Eimo Lincoln. in .Under Crimson Skies."
 Prtncess--AWhirlw OdeOn-1sVanishinG Daggexs.S Edgewood Park-MOuntain View Inn Cabaret.
 Miles School of Dancing-Dancing from to IF.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-05
BOUNTY CHILDREN
 ID SEE THEFA|R pr. Baker Arranges for Them to Individually Pick Their
 Own Days

Although no general holiday was allowed in the schools of Jefferson county to allow the children to nt- tend the fair, arrangements have been mnde by Dr- Baker to allow any child to take one day this week to visit the states big show. This action was taken as 1t was pointed out by setting one day for this purpose many ehilren would he un- able to attend on that day and would be absent from school on some other when 1t was cOnven- lent for them to go. If they will notify the teacher that they were absent to attend the fair. they will be marked present.