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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-08-04
LUBBOCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PAT
RONIZES HOME INDUSTRY

Memphis has two good newspapers who are
constantly supporting their city in everything that
is undertaken in a commercial way. These news
papers have job plants capable of producing the
ordinary line of job work. These papers boost
ing the county fair Yet. when the fair officials
wanted their catalogues printed they sent the job
to Fort Worth These fair officials expect the
Memphis newspapers to give the fair association
page after page of free publicity The newspapers
will do so because they stand for Memphis. Yet
these fair officials send away work which carries
with little expenditure OF money. This is
great old world The harder the home ham
mers for his community the harder some business
men will hammer the local man.-Canyon News
No complaint of this kind can be registered
against the present Chamber of Commerce organi-
zation There time in the history OF the
various chamber OF commerce organization in Lub-
book that worked very much the principle
the Memphis organization. but those days have
passed in Lubbock. and the Chamber of Com
here turns every sheet OF it's printing over
to the local printers that be done in this city
and few jobs there are that the Avalanche Job De
partnent can't turn in first class shape, and
the Chamber of Commerce is well aware of this
fact.
The Board of Directors in Lubbock is compos-
ed of the very best business in the city. who
boosters for the city and for the South Plains.
They believe in spending Lubbock money in Lub-
book when it is possible and their loyalty to
home institutions is appreciated to the full extent o.
the term.
The Avalanche believes in the Chamber of
Commerce work. and willing to cooperate
with them in furthering the best interests of the
community and If we can be of service to them in
giving Information about their work and the pro-
gress OF the country we only too glad to do
so. We consider this part OF the mission of the To-
cal paper, and The Avalanche wants to do it's full
share.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-08-04
CLOTHES REFORM MUST COME

Girls hoping to teach school in San Francisco
will kindly roll up their silken hosiery above their
knees and lick any surplus carmine from their lips
Mrs Helen P. Sanborn, president OF the San
Francisco Board OF Education. issued that edict re
Gently when she laid down these plans and speci-
fication for proper dress of school teachers
No psticks for they the last word in bad
taste
No hand painted eyebrows for they are silly "
No beauty windows - they are scandalous
No rolled down hosiery. for they are 'idiotic -
No jet earrings for teacher must not pose as
an amateur Carmen.
No wasp waists, for they are unhealthy and
insane
And don't wear too short a skirt. 600 low a
waist bobbed hair-for. Mrs. Sandborn said she
had no words to describe them.
Mrs Sandborn issued her warning that viola
tors OF these rules could not hope to pass teachers
examinations after the country school district wrote
TO the State Board of Education asking help in
finding teacher who clothed below the knees
and above the waist Under San Francisco date
line August |
There is much truth in the above statement.
While IT may be overdrawn to extent The
fashions extreme ridiculous, nonsenscal and
disgusting. Why not be reasonable in Dress And
this is not only true OF the women. but men as
well Styles often make the men look hateful The
style OF cutting hair is often bad as the dress.
Men shave in the most ridiculous styles some times
we VIII AUNT thdt some OF us need lot OF
fixing to get by and the drug store complexion
that many use is lot OF trouble to put on. and
keep straight. We have noticed some folks have
such time with it that they have to carry a ship
ment along with them to church or the picture
show or shopping, in order that they may keep
themselves covered up, that nobody will be able
to see the real person behind the embankment of
powder and paint
fWhy not be our real selvesp Have conserva-
tive men and teach our schools and pay
more attention to the instructions they should give
their pupils than to see the set OF the complexion
or the hang OF few garments We wear This
woman has started the reform. May she succeed
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-08-04
IiOWLERS

The fellows who howl about the farmers or
dering goods often the same ones who order
their stationery form out of town printers II is
fact and can be proven that good publishing
and printing plant in town usually is greater H.
naneial help to merchants than to the publisher but
they don't it.--Rotan Advance
Lubbock people. whole sent enough
money for printing Of Lubbock every year to
keep a good sized job printing establishment busy
while many OF OF business and professional men are
absolutely loyal. and have every line OF printing
done at home
And as it is stated above by the Ad-
vance, the firms who patronize the out of town
printers the fellows who howl the loudest about
the other fellow trading with mail order houses.
here is in the world for any Lub-
book firm having to send one dollar away from
Lubbock for their printing. There are two well
equipped printing establishments here. who are
ready to do the work and can do IT, We some
times hear the complaint OF Lubbock printer
prices being too high. The trouble usually is that
the fellow who is kicking will get prices on a small
amount from the local printers and compare these
prices with big order price from the on, OF town
man. BE fair with the local printer give him
a chance at every order and then II satisfactory
hg.Bef cannot be obtained. we have nothire 81 ~
when the order Is sent out Of town. but at the
same time these people should also take INTO con
deraton the difference in the prices of their gooa,
IN Lubbock and the place where they order Their
stationary There il sometimes two sides to the
question,
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-08-04

" one amendment carried in hasa SD
urday's election. The people of Tcr-
A. are seemingly constitutionzIls on
posed TO any change in the crrzusr
law of the state, hat the only rain
bow in the heaven is the fact tl..a the
amendment which carried Wa. IN.
one relating 10 voting qualificHtssss.
whereby only American citizens can
vote. Pure Amcricsnirm AZ tn, rs.iis
viii insure the future % this nation
Clarendon News.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-08-04
WITHOUT FURTHER
COMMENT

The Enterprise is betting on Gov
ernor Neff The Legislature may not
pass all Of the laws that he has asked
for, but il will make such an improve
mcnt In some Of our present laws
that ID will constitute n victory for
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-08-04

Governor Neff His policy Of eco
nomy in running the State govern
ment in meeting with the hearty ap-
proval Of the public and the problem
j. now in the hands Of the Legisla-
turc TO enact such laws that will en-
able the Governor 90 economize in
state expenditures The people have
their eyes on the Legislature. Clyde
Enterprise.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-08-04

The commercial organizations in Dallas have
adopted this slogan. Its in Dallas which is
not bad one. The thing is to live up to the slo-
gan and have il when people call for il,
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-08-04

Lubboek continues to grow.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-08-04

Lubbock has few Knockers except the earpen
ters. and they use a hammer.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-08-04

From late reports it seem. that on
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
POLL IS GENEROUS
 ON 9TH ANNIVERSARY

How swiftly fly nine years. It seems but yesterday that all Bridge port and half the world beside at tended the dinner at The Stratfield which marked the opening of Polls new theatre. Ebert Hubbard made the speech of the evening. Poor Ebert was lost when the Lusita nia went to the bottom, and PoG himself made a speech which was quite a miracle of human interest.
 This ninth anniversary of the Poli theatre was celebrated last night, with an anniversary show, much larger than the regular shows and very goo through tout.
 It is quite unnecessary in such a case as this to say that the result is moneys worth. It IS more, for Poll anniversaries arep ut over. not so much to make money as to prove the pleasure of the management in Ehe support of the public.
 The show opens with an acrobatdc dancing team that is quite a marvel. On this basi5 the auience became very good natured last night, and all the acts went big. This is the way of vaudeville, a good start makes every act seem better. George Alexander & Company do a sketch, <hich is full of good fun and is clean and whole some, with bit of tenderness at the end, and is only marred by a little harshness in the voices of some of the people in it. One can't have everything in one act. William s. Hart is back again, in one of his shooting parts "3Word Brand' holds the interest. It's a lot for the money, The whole show is good.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Beauty Chats
THE MAIL BAG.
By EDNA KENT FORBES


 Margaret:-A double chin cannot be reduced quickly, but it can be re- duced if you are patient and if you persist. Massage and knead the skin with the hands, using a rather wig orous motion to break up the par tfcles of flesh under the skin, then rub for at least five minutes with piece of ice. 2.
 Discouraged Betty:-If your eyes are always bloodshot and red, 1 am inclined to think 1t is because they are a little strained. You may need glasses or you may only need little rest and a general building up. IT you have cried a great deal for the last three years, you have been in an unhappy and depressed state of mind. This is certainly going to af- feet you all over and in all sorts Of unforeseen ways. The health Of bhe hair is always affected by nervous ness and depression, so is the com- plexion and so are the eyes. I would advise you to rest and tob u1ld your self up and to do everything to make your life happier before you give in to a feeinlg that your eyes are ruined for 1ife-
 Mrs. B. V. W.:-The only thing that will permanently remove the electric needle. To get these treat ments you will have to go to an cleo tric needle specialist who charges by the hour and who can remove quite a IeW hd1rS curing an nOOT s S1CClng. Do mot shave, but bleach the hairs with peroxide and pull them out with a pair of tweeZers.
 Betty D.:-Send me a letter with self addressed stamped envelope en- closed and I will send you a formula for developing the bust.
 Mrs. Fatty:-A great deal of dan cing, being vigorous exercise, should certainly reduce you, unless you all low the appetite as a result of all this exercise to lead you into over- eating.
 B. E. A. N.:-If the growth of the hair on your arms annoys you, do not try to pull out the individ dual hairs, instead bleach this growth with peroxide.
 A girl of 16, feet inches should not weigh more than 120 pounds.
 P. Wifi your skin is too oily, use astringents on it. Do not use any cold cream, but wash with hot wa ter and castillo soap every day and follow this by an ice rub or by using toilet water or any good astringent. Corrina:-If the hair is curled every two weeks with a very hot iron it is quite likely to stop growing. The curling iron should never be hot. If the hair must be curled, it is much better to use kid curriers' A girl 1S 5 feet 2 1-2 inches should weigh 117 pounds. A woman of 40, feet 5 1-2 inches should weigh 139. Minna L. H.:-You can remove the blackheads from the nose by der, a formula for which I will send you if you will mail me a self-ad- dressed stamped envelope. I imagine it is much the same as the powder you mention.
 Tomorrow-A Pretty Neck
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Lyric Review

There isn't much encouragement for critic dn reviewing a show, week after week, and in each and eytery one finding no cause for criti- cism. Thus striving to be a critic, the writer has looked and looked, but all in vain, and so it has gone for several weeks, and as far as the Poi Players and their presentation of different bills at. the Lyric goes.
 This weeks bill is no exception to past performances, and again the writer has nothing but praise for that hard working group of men and wom- men, presenting to Bridgeporters a dramatiZation of Robert w. Cham hers famous book, ''The Common Law"
 Miss Nudsen plays the lead this week as the artists (Valer1e West) model and the least that can be said. Is that a more charming model would be hard to find. And with MT. Wat son cast as Louis Neville, Roy Elkins as Jose Querida, it goes without say- ing that the 'heavy' paprts are in oomfpetent hands. All are assured Of seeing one of the most appealing and downright good shows that has been presented at the Lyric in sonale time. Miss Poth, much to the disap- poantment of her friends Is not in this weeks cast, but 1t is assumed that she will be with us next week..
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Burlesque May No Longer
 Delight Bridgeporters

With Columbia circuit burlesque again cancelled in Bridgeport, no doubt for the rest of the 1921-1922 theatrical season as far as the Park theatre is concerned, and with the house "dark" this week, following the three day engagement of Thurs ton the magician, rumors are again going the rounds to the effect that Shu;bert vaudeville may take a whirl at Bridgeport The mana cement of the Park Theatre could not be reach ed this morning for a statement.
 Burlesque shown the last half of the week at this theatre for many seasons took a bad start this fall when Harvest Time" the poorest attempt at a production soured the burlesque fans for many weeks, on account of the hot weather of the early fall, the worlds seareS and and election excd- tennent business picked up very slow but gradually was getting each week little better. At this juncture Bridge port was cancelled in favor of Wor- cester, which has proved no better.
 A few weeks later on the cir cult between Jersey City and Provi-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Roper Knocks Out
 Roberts In 12th

New York, Dec. 20 - Capt. Bob Roper knocked out Al Roberts. the husky Staten Islander, in the tWelItn ~oI1nd of their bout which was the feature of the opening of the New Brighton club last night. A left to the jaw, followed by left cross. sent Roberts to the floor for a count or nine and he was dropped twice more in short order
 Last March the Staten Island heavyweight was credited with a questional decision over the former F.. F. mitman, but last evenings arrangement proved a. different story Roberts left hand jabs had his op- ponent bothered for the first half of the fight, but as the bout went aolng Roper's stiff body punching, proved the undoing of his foe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
ADVICE TO THE
 LOVELORN
THE MAN WHO DOESN'T TELL
 HIS LOVE
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX.


 Within the last week a dozen wom- en have written me practically the same story. Out side of minor de- tails in every case it comes to this:
 John has been attentive to Jenny for some time. He has given up all other women to devote to Jenny all the time he can spare from business. He makes no demands that she cease having any social engagements with other men, but he makes it very hard for her to be sure of free time to do social things, and her own feelings well as his attitude prompt her to stop going about with any other man.
 John has said nothing definite. His thoughtfulnesS and his never-faihng consideration prove that he cares. He respects him for keeping his emo tions in leash. In fact, this alone would convince her of the sincerity of his love.
 But time is passing and Jenny wants to be sure. She wants some word from John to make her cer- tain that she is not building @ house of cards to crumbIe at her feet. She
 That insistent cry, I "want to be sure" tells the story.
 You see, down in her sane mind, Jenny knows that John himself isn't sure. He's fond of her-yes. He enjoys being with her. He feels a certain tenderness, @ certain sense of satisfaction and certain warm com panionship in her society. She gives him all he asks of woman just now. He can content himself without other women, and he'd like to have her all ways ready to meet any whirn or sug- gestion of his. But he won't speak. Why?
 Sometimes it's uncertain finances. Sometimes it's obligations which make him afraid to assume yet more burdens. Sometimes it's a sense that Jenny doesn't fit any too we'll into his life plans.
 for him she is Justified in waiting and building her hopes on his word, even though the time be long and the way be hard. But when 8 man expresses only by his glances and his deeds the longings which aren't quite crystal ized into a. devotion ready to face life and to meet hardships and sacrifices for the one woman, then, indeed, the woman must stop to think what this dalliance with love Is costing them both.
 Perhaps the man is a fine, honest soul, who wants to come as near be- ing sure as any human can in taking any uncertain step toward the future. Perhaps he is sentimental enough to adore lingering in the sunrise world ings.
 Perhaps he doesn't think about the girls side of 1t at all. He may be we'll contented to drift along without enjoys the girls socity and doesn't feel in the mood to make any change since a change might not give him as much satisfaction as he gets out of the present arran gement- No outsider can make rules cov- ering all the possibilities of the case. l No one dare generalize on such a, top | ic. There are so many motives and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20

dence was rearranged and Bridgeport given the shows Tuesday and Wedes- day. The equipm en> proved anything bnt successful. Bridgeport burlesque fans ,and there are many, got tired seeing the same shows, -eason after season with little or no change or novelty .TheFrank Finney show was new - most of the others car r-ied the same scenery, properties and matera1 until it fell apart, before searching for a new idea. American circuit shows might draw, for they would be different.
 Rumorrs have it that the Park thea tre will re open Christmas, after a house cleaning, and present Para mount features. This would indicate that no road shows are in prospect for Bridgeport, unless the film service would be she1ved for the evening. Srubert vaudeville, because of the fla c:1ities at hand in the Shubert book ing offices for sending unit vaudeville shows, booked as road companies could be booked occasionally as an experiment, as has recently been done in New Haven and Hartford, to highly satisfacto tory results,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
IN THE THEATRES
PLAZA.

Imagine such a motion picture production so thrilling in character, with so many thunderous climaxes, so many breath-taking situations, such a series of startling episodes that a title which will appropriately convey the subjects mighty appeal could hardly be found. Such a pie ture is Conflict Priscilla Deans photo drama of thousand thrills now playing at the Plaza theatre You'll see the eruption of a volcano, thousands of logs crashing down the river, the whole course of that river changed before your very eyes. It is too maStodronic to review in a few single words but let it suffice to say that few pictures like t'Conflfct' have ever been produced. Herbert Raw HnSon and an all star cast interpret the roles of Stuart Paton's famous Red Book story.
 Frank Stafford and Co., assisted by Marie Stone offers a woodland fairy tale, "Rdp Van Wrinkles Dream" Heney, Lewis and Grace in "On the Course" also scored. Other acts com plete a good bill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Do You Know
 T h at

A bowler who crashes into a match game wearing a ncTT pair of shoes should be forced to push a wlseelbarrow of stones to '.philisophy'' uncorlxed by Gap Peterson after his team dropped three straight to DeForest's Pot ChaserS in a Times Bowling League series yesterday.
 James A. Kelly, who works Gown at the Loco. of America coat to keep warm these days. Kelly is captain. manager, sched- ule doctor, transportation agent, publicity specialist and ball and pin tester of the K. of c. state State League bowling wing team, , but although he declares he's the tusiest man in ten states since the bowling season opened. Jim- my has a classy combination or willow smaShers who should bring the southern tier champion fight it out with the Kaceys of the north for the state title.
 Fred Teller, Waterbury pin her, was accorded a warm well come by many of his local 1r1endS at helly'S uf1VeS laSC night. All were glad to know he has fully recovered from in- juries received several months ago in an auto accident, at Savin Rock.
 The local sport wheel will spin around several thousand revolu- tions faster if Connie Lewis suc- ceeGis in inducing some of his champion Lounge Lizards to CO., operate with him in organizing a basketball league.
 The resident of Carver street, who was separated from $142 by burglars the Othe r night will probably join the clan of bank depoSitors without further urg- ing in the advertising columns.
 With 1922 calendars getting into circulation, President Clark Lane. Jr., of the Bridgeport Baseball club, will soon be in position to draft next Season's Eastern League baseball schedule. He expects to satisfy Johnny Mack by booking Worcester abroad when Holy Cross is playing home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
CLASSES
 XMAS PARTY

classes of the Catholic Community house will be held Friday evening. A feature will be the singing of carols under the direction of Prof. M. J. Grafton, leader of the Gath o1:c Chor- al club. Dancing and games will follow.
 Larrnour. secretary at thl> Catholic Charitable bureau. will be presented Wednesday afternoon in St. AusuE-
 tines hall by the children Of the catechtsrn cerSls='. Thursday, the members Of the Sylvan avenue cen- ter will have party. Miss Frances Hurley will direct the play to be presented Friday in St. Mary's hall. by tire children of that district,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Breaking An Appointment


 About a year ago, at party, I met young man two years older than myself. Later, I went out with him a few times and he seemed a perfect gentleman. One day I had an ap- pointment with him but he failed to meet me, consequently spelling the whole day for me, as all my girl friends were away for the day. have never spoken to him since, all though I have not yet found out why he disappointed me. At that time ony considered him to be a mere friend, but now I feel that l can't be without him. I hate to speak to him first because I don't want to show him that I care. His friends tell me that he would like to make up, but he hasn't enough nerve to apologize What would you advise?
 LONESOME.
 Of course it's the mans place to apologize. But if it were a girl who had hurt you, would you have ignor- ed her without giving her a chance to explain? You would simplify mat ters for yourself if you would treat men with some of the same honesty and tolerat1on you show women. If you had gone through such an eXper- fence with a girl, wouldn't you write her a little note and tell her you re- gretted the misunderstanding and hoped she could clear it up?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20

so many complications possible that it's dangerous to try to cover them all with blanket orders.
 If the girl cares enough to wait and watch her youth go, perhaps that will serve. If she is an active woman who fills her life with other interests ana enjoys the mans friendship frankly for the time being, that may protect her deep suffering. And if she has the courage to risk everything and demand some explanation of the situation, that, too, may help her to- ward the certainty which is so much easier to endure than doubt.