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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-27
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WESTPOINTER SLIPOM ~

slipon with q long sash-cnd that went
round and round, swathing her slim
waist and giving her that trim look
she SO much admired IN the particular
young West Pointer who was her de-
voted at the moment As has been
said, the minute she got that slipon
finished, and wore Il outdoors-prob-
ably down Filtration Walk-for the
first time. every other girl al West
Point was absolutely determined to
have a sllpon just like Il. and great
was the descent upon the nearest shop
that carried eolored woods.
Sooner or later, Of course. manu-
tacturer picked up the idea and now
you can get the delightful snpon all
ready made in any color you choose
The model pictured Is American
Beauty color. and is of woven worsted.
with tassels to match. The pretty lit
tie garment may be made Of tricolette.
or may be knitted OF zephyr yarn.
There are surpllce sllpons too, with
straight belt to go around the waist
In last summers fashion. and with
long sash-ends 20 tie at the back
Some have straight kimono sleeves,
some have wider raglan sleeves. These
easily-donned sash-slipons that do not
erumple the sleeve.frills OF a summer
bodice like an ordinary long.sleeved
sweater have proved their usefulness
and are bound to be as popular this
summer as they were last. Young
women like these shapely little wraps
better than straight searf-shawls for
evening porch wear. or for strolllny
about after supper. The gay little
knitted wrap fills long-fel. want for
IL looks dainty and aoeords with dainty
summer froeks. yet has not the for
mality OF an evening wrap which
would look out OF place with the in
formal costume and perhaps hsellsss
sport shoet dorned now AZ most sum-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-27

woods and when this trimming Is used
1t should be in the shade Of the gar
ment. Pure white wraps OF the sort
are specially dainty and look we'll with
frocks OF light color.
Long scarf-shawls make comfortable
and graceful wraps for the summer
porch o evenings-if one prefers 10 sit
quietly after supper Instead Of stroll
ing around the countryside or by the
sea. A shawl is never comfortable TO
walk in; II Is forever slipping of and
must be held on by one or both hands;
but II one sits on veranda there is no
more convenient or graceful wrap.
Such q shawl should measure at least
twenty-five inches across and should
be a yard and three-quarters long. All
you have to do is TO cast on hundred
stitches and keep knitting until the
length OF the scarf-shawl Is attained.
The ends may be left plain or trimmed
with fringe. II very warm shawl is
desired use q heavier wool than the
light zephyr quality and knit with q
closer stitch. Choose the most becom-
ing color you know; the gayer tho
shade. the more charming will your
evening wrap be. American Beauty.
coral. cerise, magenta, turquoise. jade.
mandarin orange. hellotrope make at
tractive shades for such shawls. Or
you may use plain color with Ro-
man stripe border.
The rainbow shawls are perhaps the
prettiest OF all and part OF their charm
10 in their dainty llghtness and almost
lacy effect. The most gauzy yarn Is
used for white ground and pastel
stripes and the colors must be very
delicate. They may be spaced evenly
in stripes the length Of the shawl, or
they may be used in narrow lines
grouped toge,her-several groups TO
the length Of the shawl. The tints
are pale mauve, gray-blue. jade.
canary, faint orange. TO mauve again.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-27

mer resorts. since the daylight saving
schedule gives such long stretch Of
day after the evening meal. In some
places this schedule will not prevail
this summer, but where Il does there
viii be the long long twilight with
sunset a whole hour after supper--a
delightful time for walks. This evs-
ming allotment OF daylight has changed
summer customs and summer fash.
ions. Several years ago women at
summer hotels and boarding houses
donned for the evening meal dainty,
fragile froeks and high heeled white
slippers. and after supper everybody
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-27

Of the models for this year are Of Ane,
soft flannel in some dainty color or
other-very different affairs, these
modern flannel suits, from the hideous
costumes of flannel one used to rent
by the hour. The flannel suit in the
picture is pale green with border lines
Of black. Part Of the border has been
used in a yoke motif which is very
effective. The costume IS most care
fully cut and shaped, with seams cum
ningly sloped 10 give a beautiful fit
without suggestion Of too-clinging an
effect. Under the tunic is a one-piece
garment Of the flannel. This ends in
the short trunks tha; show under the
edge OF the tunic. The cap is Of green
and white rubber with rubber roses
across the front and this bathing girl
wears socks ana strap slippers. the
socks OF black and white striped silk.
Stockings Or Socks As You Please
There is a fad for socks with bath
ing dresses this summer. And some
young women are planning 10 wear
socks all the time. even with sport
skirts This Is a rather daring Inno-
yation and one in rather questionable
taste; but as far as the bathing cos
tune is concerned, II the stockings are
going TO be rolled down anyway below
the knee, one might as well don socks
and be done with II. Rolled down
stockings are deal more comfortable
than pulled up and elastic-supported
stockings, for swimming. Unless the
hose-supporters are worn very taut
the stocking is bound 10 sag down in
the water and this makes an uncom-
Portable pull on the waistl.ne or
wherever the hose supporters are at
tached. The rolled-down stocking
leaves the muscles free for swimming
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-27

sat about on the hotel porch until
dark. But with several hours OF good
daylight after supper. sitting about
waiting for the stars TO come out, did
seem a woeful waste OF time; so grad
ually smart sport clothes that looked
well with sport footwear replaced the
rufFly frocks and high heeled slippers.
And the style has remained. With the
daintier sort Of sport eostume-with
It's silken skirt and elaborate blouse OF
sheer material and lace-the little
shoulder wrap with sash-ends Is de-
lightful ana the new West Pointer
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-27
SAFETY FIRST

TT the oven Of your sas range acts
up" even the least little bit, call up
. the gas company have somebody
come and look at It at once. Only a
few months ago woman we'll known
to the writer was severely burned by
the explosion Of a gas oven. She
opened the oven door TO look at q
baking cake. There was an explosion.
Her face and neck were cruelty burned
and most Of her hair was burned on.
For a week she lay In dreadful agony,
a mask strapped over her face. not
knowing whether she was dishEursd
for life or not. Fortunately someone
In the house had had presence OF mind
enough ~ keep white CT esg on her
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-27

face and neck until the doctor could
get there, 90 no scar was left: but Il
was weeks before she could go out Of
doors without heavy veil. And she
will have TO wear an artificial trans
formation until her hair grows out
again.
Sometimes a strong draught will
blow out the name under the oven.
Do not light the oven from the side,
In such case, until you have opened the
door and made sure escaping gas has
not hlied the enclosed space. Many
an explosion has resulted from care.
lessness In this respeetNever light Il
while you are distracted and thinking
OF something else.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-27

the cap OF rubber in the same color
scheme. The other suit is OF white
wash satin. shirred in at an Empire
waistline with rows of wool fagoting
and the same trimming outlines the
hem. Neck and sleeve are button
hole stitched and snowflake motifs are
embroidered on bodice and sleeve. Cap
and parasol are cherry colorsd and
cherries adorn the comfortable sand
pillow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-27
RIBBON NECKwEAR

q ONE OF the neY tall collars are
made of plea,ed fibbon. One stun
~ ming model Is of soft taffeta rib
bon, pieot edged, in smart gray
shade, A strip OF the ribbon forms
the high stock and above tha, 10 @
pleated run Of the ribbon which stands
up except where the chin presses 4,
forward Two long ends Of the rib
bon, implicated fall from either side o.
the stock and are knotted at the
breast.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-27
Beach Capes indispensable

Because modern bathing suits have
no sleeves and low neck. and stockings
are rolled down below the knee-and
the sun has intense burning and freck-
ling qualities-the beach cape is very
necessary II one sits on the sand at
all. 4 cape of rubber is pictured, a
fetching red riding hood affair. There
are also capes OF brushed wool and OF
Terry CLOTH
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-27

70 ECAUSE the girl who first made
- one OF these new slipons copied
n the eject Of her particular hero's
~ sosh-he is West Point cadet
the graceful little garment which all
her girl friends Immediately copied in
turn acquired It's name.
Now you will see any number OF
slipons like the one pictured on Fllrta-
ucn Walk at West Point--and at many
other places, for the girls have gone
quite mad over these new sllpons and
they promise to be the knitting needle
craze OF the summer
Everybody knows how a West Point
cadet ties his sash. u is wound around
and around, snugly and smoothly.
without a wrinkle, and tt helps to give
him that erect slim waisted look tha,
Is so beautiful to behold. Some folks
do say that in order TO get the smooth
perfection OF the SASH It's wearer fas.
tens one end TO something-the bed
post or perhaps the steam radiator
and then rolls himself slowly up In
the strip OF fabric by twirling On his
toes. one would not dare 70 assert
tina, this Is the way It is done but the
finished sperfeetion Of that sash Is
something 20 behold.
OF course, no masculine detail Of
dress that has picturesque possibilities
is ever overlooked by feminine obser-
walton and sooner or later the ives,
Point sash was bound to be borrowed
Woman has borrowed mans coat, his
riding breeches his soft felt hats. his
tramping footwear, his gloves. his neg
lIgee shirts, his neckties--everything
about, except his swallow-tail evening
attire. Small wonder that such a pic.
turesque thing as the reglmental sash
should be seized upon. The wonder s,
that It has not been seized before.
A, any rate one girl had the idea,
and she evolved for herself a knitted
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-27

Though The Arrangement Looks Com
plicatcd You Can Don The slipon
And Wind The Sash IN Sixty Seconds
When You Know How.
slipon 10 hailed as a novel and fetch
Ing addition to the summer wardrobe.
Very engaging little surplice slipons
are OF white knitted yarn with collar
OF swansdown. And other models have
the lovely soft angora In a trimming
band that outlines the surpliee fronts.
There Is a new ostrlch-wool too, which
looks exactly like tiny curled feathers
and which makes a charming trim
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09

coon found relief. Now can DO al my
own work and it is the Vegetable Com
pound that has saved me from an opera
ton. cannot praise your medictze too
highly and tell all of my friends and
neighbors what the Compound did for
me-" - Mrs. MARGARET hoCuMBER,
n s. Frazier St., Georgetown, Illinois.
Mrs. McCumber is one of the unnum-
bered thousands of housewives who.
struggle TO keep about their daily tasks,
while suffering from ailments peculiar
to women with baekache, ideaches,
headaches, bearing down pains and ner-
vousness, and if every such woman
should profit by her experience and give
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound trial they would get well.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09
YOUR KIDNEYS or RACK
BOTHER YOU!
READ WHAT THIS MAN SAYS

Dinuba. Cal.-''Two ycars ago the flu
left my kidneys In q very bad skape.
went to my physician but he didn't do
me any good. got thin, my back hurt.
all the time, and was not able to work.
/ got very respondent and finally, after
almost giving up hope of getting well, 1
heard of DR.. Pierce's Anuric Tablets and
began using them together with DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, and
after a few months treatment found
myself practically well. can recommend
these 'Anuric Tablets for weak kidneys;
and for torpid liver, impure blood and
poor digestion, there is nothing that
equals the Golden Medical Discovery"
Sterling L. Brooks, 246 Academy Way.
You can quickly put yourself in AL
condition by going to your druggist and
obtaining DIR. Perce's Family Remedies,
tablets or liquid, or write DR.. Pierce,
president 1nvalids' Hotel in Buffalo,
N. Y, for free medical advice.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09
IN BUYING ASPIRIN
ALWAYS SAY "BAYER"
Look for the Name "Bsyer" on Tab
lets, Then You Need
Mover Worry.

"Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin" can be
taken safely for Colds. Headache,
Toothache, Earache, Neuralgia. Lum-
bago, Rheumatism, Joint Pains, Neuri-
tbs, and Pain generally.
To get quick relief follow carefully
the safe and proper directions In each
unbroken package Of ''Bayer Tablets Df
Aspirin" This package is plainly
stamped with the safety "Bayer Cross"
The "Bayer Cross" means the gen.
uine, world-famous Aspirin prescribed
by physicians for over twenty-one
observation-disclosures
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09
Bib and Tray Cloth

Balloons, in bright colors, and ar
angular elephant decorate the ample
bib and tray cloth to match. made OF
oilcloth, as pictured above. They will
afford the youngest member of the
family much JOY and his mother much
peace Of mind at the dinner table
Therefore the donor OF this gift will
be twice blessed and long remem.
bered. The notified oiicloth Is cream
colored and the bib is bound at the
neck with white tape which is extend.
ed into ties.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09

Plain wide satin ribbon and narrow
fancy ribbons, with handsome metal
lie mounts, are used to make these
elegant shopping bags. Ribbons in
the richest qualities and most bril-
liant patterns are chosen for them
and they are lined with gay and
equally good silks. Besides being bits
of"the splendor dear to women these
bags have the additional value that
belongs to gift made by its donor
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09

Christmas never brought lovelie1
remembrances to fair women than the
picturesque hair ornaments for their
gayer hours which this season pre-
sents. There are many Of them made
of ribbon, beads, flowers or mock
jewels In headbands, and finished
with a feather or blossom or other
ornament. The sparkling piece pic.
tured is merely a filet Of rhinestones
that encircles the head and supports
a small poinsettia flower at the left
with a few sparkling rhinestones
scattered on its leaves.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09

ltll btlfc l1ldtA Couio
not walk across the
floor unless I was all
bumped over, hold
ing to my side. ! doc
tored with several
doctors but found no
relief and they. said
! would have TO have
an operation My
mother insisted on
my taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE COMPOUND and /
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09
The Envlous. Parent.

HAS his schooling been Of beneft
TO your boy Josh?"
Some" replied Farmer CorntosseI
II often wish l had had his advan-
tages SOS l could say agriculture in
stead of farmin' without stoppin' to
think"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09
which,

Shelter car ran into a notorious
Nothing very serious. only the enam-
ell scraped Off.
Heller face or the machine?-
London Ideas
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09

cutlcura Soap for the Complexion
Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment now and then as
needed to make the complexion clear.
scalp clean and hands soft and white
Add to this the fascinating, fragrant
Cuticura Talcum. and you have the
Cuticura Toilet Trio.-Advertisem
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09

One OF the easiest ways for dress
Ing up the house at holiday time is
TO make lamp, candle and electric
light shades or lanterns of crepe or
tissue paper and tinsel. To make
the small lantern pictured two rings
Of cardboard are covered with plain
black or gold paper pasted over them.
A length of light green tissue paper
Is folded along the center, slashed
into narrow strips and pasted inside
the rings. Under this length OF
rose-colored Grape paper narrower
than the green is pasted; this causes
the strips Of green paper to spread
and stand out. Silver tinsel hangs
from the wire handle at each side.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09

One doesn't have 10 be csaceited m
order to feel exhilarated by oompli-
mpntg
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09
ANUInER WOMAN
ESCAPES
Hrs. McCumbcr Avoided a Serious
Operation by Taking Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound in Time

Georgetown, nL-"After my first
baby was born ! suffered 80 with my
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09
you CAN SAVE 5000
R-r-revengel
BY recovering your old

He had been bitter against the old
top sergeant and used to give a vivid
outline Of what he was going to do to-
him when he got out of service. Great
was the surprise of friend on meet
Ing him about a year after he had
started. wearing civies again to find
him carrying a parrot which he intend
ed giving TO his old enemy.
'How comef' asked the friend. II
thought you were sore at him"
Man. oh, man. gioated the other
Pm getting even. 1 taught the bird
every word he knows."-American
Legion Weekly.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09

Truth is stranger than felton," but
IL isn't nearly so convincing.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09

Gifts tnat every woman who enter
tains will delight In are pictured here
and they will be all the more appreci-
ated because they are made by their
donor. A set Of numbers for card
tables rs attractive and easy to make.
They are cut from white cardboard
and have summed figures in black
placed on one side. On this black and
white background graceful sprays Of
gay flowers are painted and the cards
are supported by small wire holders.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09
Women
Made Young

Bright eyes, a clear skin and a body
full of youth and health may be
yours if you will keep your system
IN order by regularly taking
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09

A Dlagiarist is writer who collects
his thoughts.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09

"Girlie, what are you doing In a
bareknee chorns7" II promises mother
l wouldn't wear tights"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09
COEDMEDAL
kl @!!lElx!!0 o.
W 0X211kX ~

Ths worlds standard remedy for kidney,
liver, bladder and uric acid troubles, the
enemies OF life and looks. In use since
1896. All druggists, three sizes.
look for the name Gold Medal on every boz
and accept no imitation
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09

Reports of the Boy Scout campaign
If Lewiston for $4,000 to carry Oh their
work for 1922 showed that the ts tai
mount obtained in cash and pledges
vas S1s7S.50, or over $500 short OF IL
mount asked for.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-09
UTAH NEWS REVIEW

Utah factories produced 81 5000
worth of mattresses, beds, pillows, ct
In 1920.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-01-27

Washington Jan. 26-As result Of the dncision of majority Of the committee on elerlions provided il is u7hgld Jy the House Wic0ersham st7nds to receive as much as tweut E.crsarI lollirs ,cr more from tho .aearrmont. This will he a reDot. .t-n of what took place years ago wien he uns"ated Sulzer. This sun. is mads no of his two Years salary ~I.s mileage to and from Alaska fol lne sessions of Congress added and allowance for the election contest and pIns ordinary allowances for member of Cougross.
 Tho majority of the committee sus toius his contention that the special r.e, ton was invalid and they find that Wlckersham was elected at the wfgi1al election by about sixteen vntcs oyer SUlzer. There is a poss- i1iitv of twenty three more votes to ho added t2 this majority of sixteen for Wickersham. On the other hand l-- democratic minorty of sixteen rai ort of the committee to be pre- a cd by icpabTican Hudspeth of Tgas will lind that the original fig uras certified by Q canvasslng board -iyjng the election to Sulzer by 2S ycres are correct. The committee rrasiIarad the Boards report and supported the board in all reiect- t ns eyceDt in the case of two votes
 In the matter of voting soldiers s,aioued at army posts it had to E.. S on eIch individual case; the -.mmittea takes the position in gen- asl that was taken by the election .- muittae that tried the original
The daily Alaskan., 1921-01-27

Washington Jan 26-By a party v,te the elections committee numbe1 three of the House decided that Jane, WickeTsham was entitled to the seat as delegate from Alaska The seat has been held by Grigsby .whilc the contest has been on. Six re .ublican member of the committee with chairman Dowen of Iowa are opposed by three democrats headed by representative Rowan of New York. Neither the majority nor the minority has preDared it's re- spoIt. The expectation is that both WicEershnm and Grigsby will take part in the debate on the floor of the House.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-01-27
SEATTLE BANDITS H0LD CENTRE
 IF STAGE

Motor Thu Jan 27-Tke bandit cen fossed to the name of Ernest Smith and said he was the son of Mrs c J Wyman of Seattle. He duplicates a! brother Robert and Roy Miller w-o is Q marine fireman and was in the army transport service: Two oth e bandits were shot one perhaps fac ally last night after holding up the g. 9Cery store of L A Thomas. Pa tIolmen Rush and Jennings engaged the bandits and 8 dozen shots were fired but the police officers Went ur scathed:: The bandits retused to give their namesr
The daily Alaskan., 1921-01-27
N.CKERSHAN WINS LONG. , r.24T N SECOND BAT TIE.
Committee Upholds Claim That Special Election Was Invalid
 And Find He Beat 'SuIzer By
 Sixteen Votes In Fall Election

W!ckersham-Sulzer contest two year ago that service in the army does Uot deprive a soldier of the right to woe so long as he has a bona ida Pnd actual residence qualification in tho territory aside from military condition. Some soldier votes were ac eUtcd by the committee some wer rejected.
 When the House itself has passed oc the committees report Congress for the first time in four Years will be free from an Alaskan Delegate contest.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-01-27
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Washougal Jan 27--When five T.. 0"- attemptcI to r.b the Gt.t bank at this place they met with n1rm rcc5ptiou that they gave
 their original idea and Lett iu haste. \ party of citizcrs were eJTly 8 p-aised of the attempt and made t.e reception 8 warm one: Many shots w-re fired but no one was ialu.v..
The daily Alaskan., 1921-01-27
INQUIRY SHOWS THAT LANGDONS
 DEATH CAME UNWARRANTE9 ATTACK

Washington Jan 27-The naval in quiry into the death of Lieut. Lang don who was killed by Q Japanese Sentry at Vladivostock shows that his death came from an unwarrah
 ed attack by the Japanese Sentry.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-01-27
LET FORTUNE
 OF B MILLION

New York Jan 27-The court ac- counting in the estate of Mrs Rus scl Sag, show that she left an es- tate Of fifty million dollars. About half of the estate Is given to reli- gi. Us and educational institutions.