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The Washington times., 1921-01-22
JANUARY d, 1921
The Minimum Wage Bill
in the Senate
By BILL PRICE.


HIRAM JOHNSON, Senator from California, lives
the hearts of his countymen because he is always for
human rights and square deal His speech in the Senate
in behalf of the JOHNSON-NOLAN So per day minimum
wage bill for lowpaid Government workers what
to be expected from him. \
This bill should have become law long ago. 1t has
twice passed the House. but each time has been blocked
in the Senate.
1t is difficult to comprehend that statesmen who op-
pose such merted increase be returned to seats in
Congress They may get "by' the voters in their States
simply because the facts to their attitude toward just
compensation not generally known. And the pity is
that they escape attention
To argue that efficient male female worker for
the United States Government is not entitled to So per
day is beyond thought Under the most normal conditions
of living costs the is very small for a Government
which should at all times take the lead in paying living
wages The Government pays fancy salaries to po
cal appontees whose positions too often good
things" and who do little work The So per day is in
tended for the thousands who must work to keep their posi-
tons and who have political pull The poor must
eat and clothing the the other fellow.
Senator JOHNSON will win the everlasting gratitude
of thousands of workers and far-minded people if his
efforts in the Senate succeed.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
HE WAS "NO GENTLEMAN

Theresa told Marie all about break
ing her engagement with Jack; about
sending back all of his presents, "ex-
cept the diamond ring and Few
other things she thought she was
entitled to, and asking Jack to return
her presents.
He was no gentleman" because he
sent back, among other things, "hve
boxes of face powder, saying he este
mated that to be about the quantity
he had taken away on his coat during
the time we were engaged.
f. NJ. O'SULLIVAN.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
WHAT SHALL IT BE-HOw SHALL THEY cor
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
A THRAsHING MIGHT HELP.

I have been married Just a short time and
have the dearest little wife in the world
Recently an old sweetheart of hers returned
to Washington, and has asked her to go away
with him.
My wife says she loves me, and have nothing
to worry about, but as he still writes and is
tinually phoning to her, I would appreciate your
advice as to what should do. EX-GOB.
You might suggest to your wife In very
diplomatic way, mind you in a very diplomatic
way that IT Is not dignified to receive telephone
calls or letters from this man. II the man per-
sists In his snnoyances, a good thrashing deliv-
cred by yourself might help.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
WAIT AWHILE.

1 agree with you in your advice to "Dick."
was the young lady in a similar case. met
a young man and after seeing each other about
three times agreed to be pals. However. he
did not keep his part of the bargain, for in less
than a month he making violent love to
me. Now 1 cared q great deal for him a pal,
and think in time might have grown to love
him he was my ideal In many ways. Yet he
tried to force me to love him. and killed what
little love l had for him. My advice to Dick Is
IL he cares a great deal to go slow. Wait until
he thinks the girl has begun to love him more
than a mere pal EXPERIENCED.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
w w COBLENTZ,

DR.. w. W. COBLENTZ.
Washington scientist, has per-
fected a delicate instrument Tor
measuring the heat OF stars.
Wonder IL this instrument is
delicate enough to measure the
heat in some of the apartment
houses these cold mornings?
+. J. SCHWAB.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
ANOTHER ANAGRAM PROBLEM.
SEVERE PUNISHMENT.

Just because ] didn't go straight
home from school, dad threatened
to lick me and ma said she had
better plan. So after supper she
sent me to bed without allowing
me to see IL and s. Rather had
the licking. DONALD MacD.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
MANNERS.
DEAR MISS FAIRFA1

Would you please tell me when introduced to
. boy, when one is sitting should one rise. Also
what should girl say after the finish of a dance
with q boy. Should she thank him?
A GIRL
Always rise on being introduced to any
It's up to your partner to thank you for the
dance since he asked for 1t. You may respond
with al. too, enjoyed the dance something
to that effect.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
LOVE.

Oh, what a funny thing is love,
That lighteth like a dove,
ON SOME!
But some IL never hits
Without giving them FITS
And scatters well their wits.
OH. HUM!
Dewitt.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
KILLING OFF A PEST.

The movie feature was half
through, and the lady behind me
was still reading every title to
her gentleman friend" A girl
beside me. turning to her COM
panion, said: "Ump! II I had a
man who couldn't read, Ia leave
him at home" The reading sud-
denly ceased. JONESY.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
Very Lucky.

a motor car containing six people recently
dashed over a precipice in France 12b0 feet high.
The motorists escaped without injuries more
serious than bruises.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
THE CHICKEN CAME FIRST.

It's the opinion of contribs that
the chicken came into the world
ahead of the egg. And they go
back to the Bible to prove 1t. Mrs
EDNA G. says that on the .fth day
the Lord made all the winged
fowl" JOE FRAT is of the same
opinion. MICKEY is dubious, but
gives the doubt to the chicken.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22

JAMES GARLAND says London
cake-eaters are Burlington Bertes"
who visit tea rooms near the Strand
"for a swell (up) time on a cup of
tea, a halfpenny bun and a dash Of
Jam"
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
No matter how young a prune
may be 1t will aways have
wrinkles. /. RJNGABEI.

Beatrice Fairfax won't tell me this,
so please do so: If RUNABOUT
with Henry Ford will ever Sedan?
INA HURRY.
Maybe you will IL you can Dodge
Brothers)
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
The Lord High Chancellor
F TO Run nOurAmeric0nS Ships?

r city discussing methods
ing dsnegraon merchant marine of the nation
What the amaement of the delegates to have
United States the Hon. Wesley L. Jones' author the
ships operating and whose nOw
cation qualification that the Marine Company
soced corporation operating than forty American
ships Shipping Board had entered into
with the British admiralty no policy injurious the
British merchant marine to British tradeP'
A. Franklin head Of the accused corporation, for
proof of his assertion agreement
British government the right of terminating
the the adoption policy injurious the British merchant
lnane leaving final decision Gin difference to the
of this agreement dispute arising Hereunder
to "THE LORD CHANCELLOR OF GREAT BRITAIN!'
Was Yorker who said that he cared
not what long could make the judgesi
should British shipping interests much for the form OF the
agreements which the Morgan shipping consummates with them
England the choice of the court which shall consru
themi
Mr. Franklin declares corporation per
successfully imposed this notion the Shipping
Board which has given ships demanded
evahn and the rest of the German
but for the Intervention Of Mr. Hearst
Whether longer pull the wool the of
gube the Shipping Board contains doubtful
For when the audience which listened to Senator Jones' assertion
gave very audible its amazement and Indignation Mr.
with the assertion that the had been
with that board and had received its approval 10 which
assertion apparently the only member of the old board
continuously the % promptly rod that he had heard Of
until days and would searching
ton into it made
Admiral Benson graduate Annapolis it welleab
shed academy teach its cadets e
Mr. representative of international bank
foreign whose fiscal agent the banking
firm is, than to the American Government
Among eighty ships Mr. FRANKLIN has ably managed
there American ships and the
eighty captains employed by him. British
and members of Royal navy, and three American.
Mr. foot contract
ships including those of the International Navigation
Company AMERICAN LINE, in such way "DO
NOTHING INJURIOUS TO THE INTERESTS OF THE BRITISH
MERCANTILE MARINE OR TO BRITISH TRADE
The language contract disclosed by
very clearly soaed the
Perpont Morgan and operated by Mr. Franklin obligated itself
promote British and British supremacy the
seas American interests and American subordi
rate
The Syndicate of
une impulse of American patriotism did anything
To make that
the into the provision
time by the British government but could be
the soad American except after twenty
and then without five years. notice.
shocked by the revelations extravaganza
adopted for the
palaon the get
if that fleet built
the pockets of the be
that shall be used in detrimental the
only competitor on the high seas-Great Branf
the patriotism shipping magnate
protesting be the of American
all dispute
poraton and the British the chief legal funconay
the British crown
The Times unwilling to believe that the Shipping
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
Mr.. B. Baer
Reforming Refsr1ers.

The Blooey Law wcasels
are stepping out after re-
form for the friller sex
Having put the dampers
on the Boy Scouts. they are
now going after the Camp
FIRE girls. They think the
good-looking voters should
have their frocks designed
by the same tailor who
draws the comic valentines.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
BROADWAY ROSE.
BROOKLAND.

They may call the Brookland folks
Hayseeds from the sticks,
But they compose a lively crew,
who are on to all the tricks.
They leave the village about . p. m.
And ring in again about 2.
They're cracker jacks at dancing,
And can show you n thing or two.
There's no moss on their feet;
They're wide-awake day and night
I'll say these hicks are hard to beat.
BUZZ.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22

These reformers know too
much about women's clothes.
You can't learn that stun
out of the Gypsy Dream
Book. A lot of moss fas
grown on the Plymouth
Rock since the Pilgrim
Papas first embossed their
groundgrippers on America.
They found the native AM
ericans naked as a factory
smokestack. It's taken us
almost five centuries 20 be
Americans again, but we are
on our way.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
REATRICE FAIRFAX
~ GIVES
-ADVICE-

TO MY CORRESPONDENTS
So many letters come to this department
that 1t is impossible to answer all Of them:
But many are similar one to the other and
1t Is hoped that II your letter Is not published
you may find your answer in the reply to one
who has written you have.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
New York Avenue signs:
sweet Apalle cider"
'Kerosln." MILO II
Nv DEGREES.


I make very modest plea
To which hope you will agree;
I'm in no rush to make you blush
At my affection warm.
But love mo now . little bit.
Tomorrow add bit to u,
And as the days begin to dit,
You'll love me quite swarm.
7 know II isn't In your head,
That I'm the man you want to wed
But still you ought to give IL thought
Although II seems absurdf
so, think OF II little bit
Tomorrow give more thought to n,
And as the days proceed to nit
I know you'll say the word.
: she-Is It true that the moon af-
fects the tide?
He-No, only the UNITED.
CLEO.
GEoRGETowN's LOVERS LANE.
Will some Of your Georgetown
tell me where is Lovers
Lane" in Georgetown" DIMPLES.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
SILLY NOTION.
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
am in love with q young lady who works in
the same office that do. She seems to care
for me a good deal and is constantly doing
things for me. Do you think 1t would bo right
for mo to ask her go out with me in the even
ing? I understand that II is not considered
policy to go with anyone with whom you work
and wish you would help out. 1 do love her.
o. D. T..
don't know where you get the notion Of IL
not being good policy to go out with someone
with whom you work. It's all wrong. great
many office romances end in happy marriages.
Some women never would marry II IL were not
so. OF course. ask her to 80 oJt with you.
WHAT SHALL 1T BE-BOw SHALL THEY GO,
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
am invited to a box party and would like to
know what to put in the box / would also like
to know IL it is proper for girls to 60 alone.
MARY.
Ask some of the other girls who are going to
the party what they going to give. You
doubt can then think Of something that will
fit in with the other presents.
know Of no reason why girls should not go
alone to this party.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
THE .JERRY" TYPE OF GIRL.

Yes, all boys claim to adore the
JERRY" type OF girl, but yet
they are always taking out the
other kind. Why?
BROADWAY ROSE.
"Dey do say he gives his wife
$1,000 a week pin money"
"How can she use dat many pins
in a week." NOOPAL.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
iEARlanS5EElfs1
A MATTER OF DIET.

A colored employee of one OF the
movie studios in Los Angeles was
drafted for a comedy scene.
"Get right in the bed" ordered the
director, land I'll put the LION in
bed with you. 1t will be a scream"
mo sab. quits right here"
"Oh, the lion won't hurt you. He
was brought up on milk"
$50 was brung up on milk"
answered the colored citizen. but /
eats meat now" BELLA DONNA.
Veterans OF the Rainbow Division,
D. c. Chapter, will meet next Wed
nesday evening at s o'clock in the
"Dugout," 1904 z street, EDWARD
]. MAHAN presiding officer.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
MULTIPLICATION ny LETTERS.

The math fans certainly seem to
lie able to solve the most difficult
problems or puzzles. That problem
OF t. s. s.. the other day-multipli-
cation in which letters are substi-
tuted for ngures-brought 5000 as
the answer. They all got 1t. Some
explained 1t in detail; others work
ing II briefly.
Anyhow it's 5000. according to f.
wERBER, Jr., Berwyn, Md; Il. Il.
T., ]. Il. s., II. J. f., GEORGE
HILLYER, JOE NJ. JACKSON, LIMO
f., c. A. BEvrS, Mrs. A. E. O., The
COBBLER," II. s. T., II. II. ROS-
SELL, NORMA" "NAILEM DOWN."
PEEDEE, and j. A. DAwKINS.
To to the egg problem OF Il. r..
s., the fans state that the required
number OF eggs can be laid by
rs ga hens. II hens can be divided
that way. Answers by MARY
ANNE. JACK Rabbit" u. p,
MICHIGAN. and w. ID. PAYNE.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
THE EDITORS PHOTOS

My dear Bill, I'm surprised at you.
] saw better faces at the zoo.
Though you may not have pretty curly
You've got 1t on those birds. swear
RUTH G. c.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22

Il see you have a dog. ] thought
you didn't like dogs"
II don't. But my wife picked ~
lot of dog biscuits at a sale"
HELEN w.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
TRAGEDIES IN VERSE.

A weli-known man from Georgetown
one dark, dark night last week
Cried. II smell gas escapin
And lit q match to hunt the leak
tHe found it,
A farmer read that rattle snakes
Would Zee hypnotic eyes,
Sc he hunted one and tried 10 see
II his were such a prize
(They werent)
A cakie in q drug store
Saw a fancy cigar-clipper
He wondered IL the thing would WORK
With his finger in the nipper.
ut did.) OHio'
"OHIO'S" inquiry department i:
rich. Hope there will be more OF it
WALTER WILSON.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22

How do the reformers
know where the boys with
the spotted-fever are throw
ing snake-eyes and twin
skies? They always seem
to be hep to where the big
domino games are being
tossed. How do reformers
know where you can get
the worst hootch In the city7
They always do. And they
haven't even got enough
human gratitude to stagger
a little and give a good man
a clue.
About time they started
in to reform reformers.
They know all the best
burglars and are acquainted
with the cream of New
York's sour milk. You'll
always find an uplifter
among the sleighriders who
can outhop all the other
leapers.
A reformer will frolic
into a saloon and powder
himself into a double jag
all In the interest of scien-
tif,c investigation. When
he spots another scientific
Investigator, trying to uplift
society a pint at a time. he
registers double zero and
has the daring young man
pinched.
You never saw a reformer
who ever played his own
record on the graphoph me.
In a poker game you can
always fnd the reformers
among the losers. When lie
wins everything In sweet
and pretty. When the other
boys surround his rainbow
OF chips, he looks on his cun
for the telephone number OF
the nearest police garage.
Looks like we wouldn't
need any reform II we didn't
have so many reformcrs
The Washington times., 1921-01-22

Looks like we wouldn't
need any reform IL we didn't
have so many reformcrs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
Cocoanut Oil Makes
A Splendid Shampoos

If you want TO keep your hair in
good condition, be careful what you
wash it with.
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much allSali. This dries
the scalp, makes the hair brittle. and
is very harmful. Mulsified cocoanut
oil shampoo (Which is pure and en-
tirely greaseless), is much better than
anything else you can use for sham
pooing, as this can't possibly injure
the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with water
and rub il in. One or two teaspoons
full Of Mulsified will make an abun-
dance of rich, creamy lather. and
cleanses the hair and scalp thoroughly
The lather rinses out easily. and re-
moves every particle of dust dirt
dandruff and excessive oil. The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and it leaves
1t fine and silky, bright, fluffy ana
easy TO manage.
You can get Mulsified cocoanut oil
shampoo at most any drug store. It
n very cheap, and a few ounces is
enough to last everyone in the fainily
for months.
Be sure your druggist gives you
Mulsified-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
Y. N. \. A. PLANNING
FOR NEW BUILDING
Members Welcome Samuel Sar-
etsky, New Secretary, at
Meeting Last Night.

A reception to Samuel Saretsky. new
executive director of the y. N. II. A..
Mt the Third and King street building
last night. was the occasion for ex-
pressing the great revival of the aims
of the association. A community
center is place which would repre-
sent all the homes of the community
whether rich or poor, and should re-
suit in benefit to all. refining those
with no opportunities for culture and
broadening those who had wealth. Mr..
Saretsky said.
Let this Y. NJ. III. A. be a great big
friendly club" he said where parents
can come and consult concerning their
children and the children can talk
over their problems and everyone can
give me suggestions for the improve
ment of the organization" He made
strong plea for cooperation.
DIR. Albert Robbins, who presided at
the meeting. asked the members to
cooperate with the new executive
and said that plans were being made
to build a new and beautiful build
ing as soon as the association is
financially able.
William Topkis was introduced as
the man who had worked hardest &c
make the Y. NJ. ii. a. the big organi-
zation that il is. The organization can
do much TO prevent the immortality
of the young people which appears to
be increasing daily, he said. Among
the other speakers were David Snellen-
burg and Louis Topkis.
Mr.. Saretsky's education and ex-
perience equip him admirably for his
position as executive director. He IL
graduate of New York University and
at one time was teacher and organizer
of the Americanization work under
the auspicies OF the Department OF
Education of New York.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26

ache. pains in the side, liver, kidney
trouble or rheumatism, can be most sue
cessfully treated by the famous herbal
stomach medicine. Plant Juice, now be-
ing introduced here at The Miller Drug
Store. No. 404 406 Market street. This
truly remarkable preparation lsa peculiar
combination Of wonderful effectiveness,
manufactured from medicinal roots.
barks, berries and blossoms which are
gathered especially for it.
That Plant Juice is bearing out the
reputation established for it in other
cities, it is only necessary to read the
statements of local people who have been
restored to health after they thought
there was no relief
Mr.. William H. Young of No. 906
Poplar street, well-known resident of
| Wilmington and enDloye of large local
! concern, recently stated:
"Plant Juice has made a new man of
me after had been suffering for years;
was almost a nervous wreck and my
entire system was out of order ] had no
appetite whatever, was troubled with
gas, my kidneys were affected and
had terrible pains in my back; | could
rot sleep at night and got so weak that |
could hardly get about; | would shake
like an aspen leaf ard the noise in the
street would almost drive me crazy.
heard so much about Plant Juice and the
good it was doing in our city that !
decided to give il a trial. IT certainly
was wonderful in my case for il has
restored me to perfect health ] have
no more trouble with my kidneys o.
/ bladder, sleep like child at night and
it hes toned my norvous system up
| have fiae appetite and am looking
so well that all of my friends are remark.
/ iag about it After trying ever so many
so-called "curcs," Plant Juice was tht
only one TO relieve me- ! am glad t6
have the opportunity to give this public
statement for Plant Juice"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26

west mounted police In the basis for
the story OF Man Trackers." the at
traction at the Aldine theatre. Market
Mt Eighth street, today and tomor-
row. George Larlin. hero OF count
less serials and feature pictures and
Josephine Hin. n fascinating actress,
play the leading roles, supported by
n splendid cast. The story concerns
a young sergeant OF the Mounted. who
has been unjustly accused by his RI
val for the girl he loves.
Double Program at the Savoy.
One OF the biggest double programs
ever offered IN Wilmington Is the Sa-
voy Theatres Offering for this week
Lovers of the sensible and wholesome
! photoplay entertainment viii find n
picture TO their liking in Selznick's
latest offering. "Remorseless Love,
featuring Miss Elaine Uammersteir
In n screen drama based on Mary
Ianier Magruder's famous story. The
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26

One Of the most fascinating STYLES of
the season exploits check materials
combined with plain organdy or
batiste. This straight-line frock in
wolfe has the skirt and sleeves trimmed
with frills of orgatdy, stitched through
the center. A long, narrow vest is set
into the open front, narrow ribbon
outlining the neck and vest. The
backs are extended over the shoulders
and joined to the gathered fronts in
yoke effect. Medium size requires al
yards 36-inch check, and yard
3o-inch plain, material.
Pictorial Review Dress No. o48o.
Sizes, "a 10 48 inches bust and IS to
40 years Price, IS cents.
Crosby q Hill Company are
agents for Pictorial Review Patterns
Wilmington's leading store TOR silk
wash goods and woolen dress goods
s05-o7-0s Market strIst.--Adv.
We are local distributors and carry
at all times full and complete line
Of Pictorial Review patterns-Ken-
nard Pyle Co. 6l7-621 Market street
ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26

by Larry Semon one Of the greatest Of
screen comedians.
NorthIand Scenes Mt Parkway.
Few screen productions have offered
photoplay lovers the remarkable
Nurthland scenes which are the set
tlnga for the story related In james
Oliver Curwood's "fsobels or The
Trails End" which Is 10 be presented
az the Parkway. Delaware avenue and
Adams street. today tomorrow and
wednesday. This production. starring
House Peters and Jane Novak, has
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
A WILMINGTON MAN
GLAD TO TESTIFY
Claims After Suffering for
Years Plant Juice Has Re-
stored Him to Health.

There are many things learned from
experience. Among them is the fact that
stomach trouble, which may be either IN
herited OF acquired, and which produces
Indigestion, dyspepsia, palpitation of the
heart, gas, coated tongue, headache, back