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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-03-17

Of satin roses in pastel shades
across the top.
asked her the latest news about
corsets. She said first of all. one
should appear uncorseted. For
figures inclining to plumpness the
corset must give support and nip
IN little at the waist. She told
me the sales girls all declare the
most popular models to be low in
the bust, long over the hips and
practically unboned. They are SELL
ing black satin corsets still. AL
though pale rose is the favorite
color. AS to materials, silk iersev
IS most in demand satin comes
next and cotton tricots appear in
the moderate price corsets. Oc-
casionally, one finds val lace and
nat roses as trimmings but usually
corsets are plain.
All things considered. should
say that my friend from Paris
should feel quite contented and
very well equipped in case a Jour
hey were suddenly presented to
her, ana she should go through
that process, described at the he
ginning, of mentally reviewing her
lingerie.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-03-17

been tied and dyed. They are made
up in those intriguing, compli-
Gated tangles, the sash of which
is apt to wind round ones neck and
form one sleeve, or in which a
sleeve. or in which a sleeve starts
out with a bracelet and after sew
eral twists and turns you find it
forming the front of the bodice.
The movie actressy sort is typified
in a deeply plated crepe de Chine
with a dreamy cape-like affair of
georgette bordered with cobwebby
lace, hanging at exactly the right
length to trail in ones coffee
at breakfast.
But then one could wear a cream
lace and embroidery, quantity
sashed with blue and knotted here
and there on the square cut decol-
letage with rosebuds. No matter
how confirmed a pursuer of the
lllusive stock market, friend hus-
band might be. he would have to
drop it for a while and come up
long enough to smile pleasantly
and tell one how charming she
looks this morning.
Let us see the pretty new things
the lady has slowed away in Law
ander in her dresser. She has
been shopping amidst the lingerie.
ments, one of pair of fine white
batiste step-in- boomers, the other
a chemise to match. Tiny blue
bands of chambray bind all the
edges, and embroidered dots to
match decorate the top of the
chemise.
Next in the pile OF dainty things |
dear to the eternal feminine, comes
a SNOWY heap of gowns, all sleeve
less-some with square cut neck |
and empire waist. some with drop |
similar to dresses of the |
1880 period.
Another group of garments,
ones friend from Paris proudly
displays, are brilliant in colored |
silks. Some are in black. some are
in rose,-made very scant in the |
present day mode. and. all whether |
or camisoles are finished
with shoulder straps. Among this 4
pile too are the new cullottes, step-I
in bloomers with elastic belt and1
a wide fluffy skirt-like leg to them.
Now she has brought out her
lovely new brassieres. OF courseI
she has only a few of the manyI
kinds shown in the shops. But III
am told by her in confidence, thatl
the array Of brassieres was SO veryI
bewildering, 1t was all she could
do to make any sort of selection.
She saw real lace. metal brocades
satin ribbon, and all kinds off
lace combinations. for instance
Venetian Point with Duchess, undlI
Milan with Brussels and SO on.
Among her own. she shook out forll
my inspection, a delicious confec-I
ton OF deep cream net served With
furnishings OF embroidered batisteI
motifs. Another delight to the eyei
was a fitted brassiere of plain roseI
satin ribbon with a tiny edge oftI
Venetian Point lace. To go withI
her dearest evening dress, she re-
vealed to me. amidst its wrappingsI
of tissue paper, stunning metal
,loth bodice, its lovely dull SHIN
ner further enhanced by borderl
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-03-17

IL Is a season of contradictions
'here are no longer the restric-
IONS OF periods, of countries or of
traditions. Each designer follows
'ue his or her Interpretation of the
modes and presents them to us. IT
then up to us to determine wheth
'r we shall, for example,, cling to
ne straight and narrow way of the
'hemise dress with its Egyptian
'ppeal; or whether we shall trip
iayly forth in the fun skirts and
5ored bodices of the Spanish modes
he Empress Eugenie brought to
rance, or again seek the pictur-
'sque of the pompadour and di-
'ectorie days. These with all the
'ariauons and adaptations conceiv-
lble, are following one another in
Iuick succession in the fashion pa
ade of the seaosn.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-03-17

1t is said that a woman who II
suddenly presented with the pros
pect OF travelling, imme-
diately mentally reviews hei
lingerie, in a swift search for thai
which is fitting, that which is pre-
sentable, that which will do for
the new occasion. Just why nei
thoughts should Immediately turn
to the frilly side of wearing ap-
parel, is matter that the psychol-
ogists have not yet considered nor
explained, although we cannot
imagine why it has escaped their
attention. This Is an important
matter. Woman's love, her moods
her varieties of temperament have
all received their need of exam
nation, and explanation-but who
knows? All may hinge on this
matter Of lingerie.
Perhaps, you know. If her heavy
eyes, freshly opening to the new
day, had lighted on silk jersey
step-in bloomers instead Of a hand
embroidered French chemise. well,
who knows, the whole day might
have been different, might have
been radiantly flame-colored in
stead OF dismally purple and blue.
As some one has so cleverly trans
lated from the Spanish "Ah, the
difference to me-"
OF all the temperamental gar
ments we feel that the special
medal should be presented to that
dreamy, impractical and thorough
ly delightful one. known as the
negligee. To be well equipped for
self depression a woman should
own a negligee for each mood. Her
trained husband, glancing up from
his morning paper at the break
fast table, would sigh to himself
"Ah, me, Clarice Is feeling trifle
dlstraint this morning. She's wear
ing that greenish ocean depth af-
fair. wonder what has crossed
her" With this timely warning,
Che need only observe the negligee
to ascertain her mood) he would
OF course wisely guide the conver-
sation into safe channels, and not
provoke his dear. help-mate into
an open expression of hostilities.
on the other hand, should she
appear in a bewitching rosebud
and lace affair, he could immedi-
ately submerge into the paper.
Why not? AS a sporting PROPOSE
ton. why shouldn't he? If she set
out to be enhancing and adorable,
why let her! II her charms prove
sufficiently powerful to drag him
forth from the produce exchange
columns, or whatever 1t is men
read so absorblngly, why then
more honor to her. not to mention
the negligee.
OF the many types, and trailings
In the present array of boudoir
robes one couldn't presume to in
dicate just which mood. each
would present. For after all versa
tile woman will invariably adapt
them to her own uses.
In the silks the new methods of
dying have been used effectively,
one In sunset colors varying from
flame color to deepest purple. has
been tied and dyed, in long.
sweeping cape-like affair of unus-
uai beauty. There are also inter-
esting breakfast jackets in loose
fitting styles. These too have
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-03-17
Most Vital to Feminine Charm
Are Dainty Underthings-

Fastidious women may have to deny them
selves expensive outer garments, but they in
variaby demand the finest and most luxurious
of underlings. And this does not mean that the
best and most luxurious are prohibitive in
price. On the contrary, our prices on our
spring shipments are notceably low. We carry
the Kayser and Carter Underwear
Silk Vests and Boomers
You will find satisfaction in the fit, cut and
wearing qualities of our silk underngs. For
women who desire the best we recommend
these standard lines of Silk wear. There are no
hPttpr
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
COMPANION KNEW "OLD BIRD
Inquiry Brought instant Response
Considerably. Embarrassing to-
Youthful New Teacher.

was just out of college and had
gone for the first time to teach in a
high school. l had not yet lost my
college girl propensity for seeking to
extract fun out of everything, whether
serious or comic. A formal meeting OF
the faculty of the city was in progress,
with the prominent school men-super-
intendent, commissioners, and princi-
pals-seated on the platform. Among
them was severe-looking old peda-
gogue with long white, flowing beard.
Next to me sat sedate woman
whom / rashly had taken to be new
member of the faculty.
turned to her with what / sup
posed to be an infectious burst of con-
fidence and giggled: Who's the old
bird with the whiskers?"
The woman turned her face directly
toward me, looked me up and down,
with an expression that CONCEALED the
blood within me, and said, CURLY
my father l'-Chicago Tribune.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
DIDN'T HAVE TO HAVE PROOFS
CoIored Lady Had Confidence In tho
Ability of Witnesses to Sustain
Her Charge.

A southern magistrate had before
him as complaining witness col
ored woman who had caused to be
held man on the charge that he had
attacked her with a pair of scissors.
HE mighty neah gouged my eye
out, jedge," she said. 'sHe poked me
in the face with them scissors, jedge,
not once, but fo' or five times. He
Jest cut up my face like it was yard
of ribbon. There amt no mo- danger
Gus man alive, jedge."
The magistrate looked her over.
She had wide, smooth, yellow face
that did not have q mark on 1T. He
told her to repeat her story. and she
went through it again, telling how the
man had slashed her face with that
pair of scissors.
But" said the judge, there isn't
a mark on your face"
Marks she exclaimed Indignantly.
MARKS WhatI care TO marks, femme
ask yo' that? ] got witnesses, ] tell
your
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
FLATLY REFUSED TO "sLIDE"
Elderly Lady's Dignity Was Hurt by
Request Made to Her by Fell
low Passenger.

She was one of those fussy little old
women, all primped and with her hair
In a curl.
When she got aboard the street car
several men-yes, there are some who
still respect gray hairs on street car
got up and offered seat. She ac-
copied one gentlemanly proffer, but
didn't keep the seat long. When she
had finally found repose woman
next to her said:
"Would you mind sliding over just
a bit, please? Then another lady can
have a seat"
Her gray-halred majesty rose to
lofty heights.
"Slide? Slider she sputtered. II
will not slide. / will arise and take
my body elsewhere"
And, suiting her actions to her word,
she arose and took her body up to the
front of the car, where her dignity
would not be assaulted by a request to
Slide Indianapolis News.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
Above the Draft Age.

John Sylvester Myers, one hundred
and two years old, walked from his
home at Lime Ridge to Bloomsbury,
Pa, to address meeting of the
bloomsbury post of the American Lee
gion. Myers told how he tried to get
into service during the World war, but
was rejected, because he was "above
the draft age" The centenarian told
an interesting story of his life. He
had served IN the Mexican and Civil
wars, and was rejected from service
during the Spanish-American war be-
cause of his age. He has also served
in the navy. He has been married
three times, his last marriage being
ut the age of ninety-two. 81 feel just
as good as ever did," declared the
veteran.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
MOTHER! MOVE
CHILD'S BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Hurry, motherl Even a sick child
loves the 'fruity" taste Of California
Fig Syrup" and 1t never fails to open
the bowels. A teaspoonful today may
prevent sick child tomorrow. If con-
stipated, bilious, feverish, fretful, has
cold, collie, or If stomach is sour.
tongue coated, breath bad, remember
good cleansing Of the little bowels is
often all that Is necessary.
Ask your druggist for genuine "Cali-
fornia Fig Syrup which has directions
for, babies and children Of all ages
printed on bottle. Mother! You must
say california or you may get an
Imitation lie sYrup.-Advertiseme
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
OLD SAYING PROVED UNTRUE
For Once, at Least, a Physician Was
Willing to Take His Own
Medicine.

"They say" remarked George l..
Fallon, the noted aeronaut, on the
Aquitania, shat doctors never take
their own medicine, and in my youth
believed that lie.
"Onee, however, / made very
stormy passage across the Atlantic.
and got frightfully seasick. The ships
doctor, a genial young chap, prescribed
champagne for me, half bottle twice
a day, and say, / wish you could have
seen the perfect and unfailing regu-
larity with which that young medico.
would drop in at tho appointed hour
and join me in carrying out his pre-
scriprion.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23

from loss of blood when he was picked
UP by Private Thomas G. Jones, an
American. After taking his buddy to
safety, Jones disappeared. Back in
the lines again, Haley was captured by
the Germans and lost all trace of his
rescuer.
On May 20, 1921, Haley arrived at
the home Of his sweetheart in Canada.
His wedding was to occur at s o'clock
and the guests were assembled.
Then Private Jones reappeared. He
had deserted the army at Fort Slocum,
N. Y, because, he said, they were going
to send him back to Germany. He was
suffering from mustard gas burns and
had wife and two children dependent
upon him.
Haley acted quickly. Telling Jones
to return to his wife and keep quiet,
he Informed his fiancee of his intention.
She declined to wait while he served
the term Jones would have to spend
In prison. At the hour of the wedding
Haley took train for st. Paul, MINI.
He gave himself to the first police
officer he encountered, declaring he
was Private Thomas G. Jones, wanted
for desertion.
Tried by court-martial at Fort Crook,
Neb., Haley was sentenced to dis
honorable discharge and six months in
prison. He had served all but Is days
of his sentence when authorities, by
checking fngerprints and Identified
ton learned of the substitution. The
Legion is petitioning President Harding
to purge the dishonorable discharge
from Haley's record.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23

forward their best to entertain the
French hero.
The Legion tour takes Marshal Foch
from coast to coast and from New Or
leans to Minneapolis. Despite his
seventy years, the eating of artistical-
Iy gotten up .banauets which are more
or less. digesdhle, and almost as many
speeches each day as there are hours,
the marshall will go back to France
feeling fine" : He likewise withstood
the administration Of the degree of
LID. conferred upon him by II uni
versities and colleges.
One of the marshals last photo
graphs, taken in an unguarded mo-
ment, depicts his fighting face" ac-
cording to his aides. American Legion
members of the Foch party, however,
declare 1t moreover shows the effects
of the long strain on the allied leader.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
Only on "Appro."

In one of our ancient towns which
has recently been the scene Of a
pageant, praty Of Americans was be-
ing conducted over the admirable abb
hey.
The age Of this part and that were
pointed out by a learned attendant,
and, at length: "That ARCH" said he,
"may possibly go back to Alfredo and
Edward
Don't you like it?" said guest
promptly.
The attendant explained that he did
not understand.
"Why are you sending it back, any
way? Doesn't it suit your"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
Foolish Question.

Careless Ike-Any Of you fellows
see a pair of leggings around here?
Boston Mike--Well, as there are
about two hundred men in this COM
pany and they all wear leggings,
don't suppose it would surprise them
any If they did see pair.-The Leath-
erneck.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
Surely the Proper Thing.

They were thrown into each others
society in country house, without
common interest or the least attrac-
ticn for each other.
Finally, after casting about for a
fertile subject of conversation, only
to fail in every attempt, he said des-
perately: "Will you marry me?"
She considered long and deeply.
II think I'll say yes" che replied at
last. ut will give us so much more to
talk about while we're here"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
No interference.

Didn't you see Jimmy?" demanded
Mrs. Jones.
81 did," said Mr.. Jones. "He was
playing ball, and when l saw him he
was on second base"
"Well, why didn't you bring him
homer"
"My dear, wasn't in the game. 1t
was up to the batter to bring him
e."-Chicago Herald.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
Rrinu un the Firing Squad.

81 see here that this country has
shipped fifty thousand tons of barbed
wire to Russia" said the boob, as he
looked up from his newspaper.
81 wonder what that's for"
"Oh," replied the cheerful idiot, II
suppose they are going to try and keep
the COW In oscow."-Arkansas Thorn
as Cat.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23

travelled q total
of 10000 miles on
his tour Of ~
states as guest of
the American Le-
gion. More than
200 towns and
cities will have
been visited by
the allied gener-
alissimo, in each
of which the local
Legion post and
everybody In the
community pu t
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
Nature Studies.

Mrs. Porcupine-I understand that
all the great nations of the earth are
considering disarmament.
Mr.. Porcupine-Well, they can talk
about disarmament all they've mind
to, but these here quilts of mine are
going to stick right on my back.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
Foul Play.

The Scottish bowling team is ac-
companied by band of pipers which
plays prior to every important match.
The general opinion Is that this gives
a very unfair advantage to the
Northerners, who are used to 1.-THE
Passing Show (London).
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
Called to Order.

Father (sternly. at breakfast the
next morning.:
"You are not under the impression
that you are living in Norway, sir?"
His Son and Heir-Er-no. W-what
makes you ask me?
Father-Nothing only from the
time you got in last night / concluded
you thought this was the land of the
midnight son. See that you are not
out later than ten tonight, or you will
hear from me.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
Condensation by
John Kendrick Bangs.

81 am sorry to
know you are
smoking so much,
Mr. Clemens" re-
marked a lady in
M a r X II w a / ms
early days. "This
Is the second time
within the week
i have seen you
with a box of CT
gars under your
arm" Don't be
disturbed, d e a +
Madam" replied
Mark, I'm a conf
Dental tone, "I'm
] u 9 t m o " 1 n 6
again."
With character
istic humOr Sam
ueI l. a N g h Orne
Clemens indicated
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23

of Harry w.
Haley, who served
in Leayenworth
prison to repay a
wartime buddy
for his life. Haley
has written the
American Legion
the first account
of his action.
Wounded and
left in no mans
land, Haley, a
Canadian soldier,
was slowly dying
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
Ne Is Not Dead but sleepeth.

$50 the saloons are Dead" mourned
the overseas veteran, returning to the
land of the free, for the first time
since 1917.
"Yeso answered his friend cheerily,
"but you can communicate with then
snirits"-American Legion Weekly.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
Doubtful.

maud appears to be well pre-
served"
"Oh, yes; but l hardly think she
would stand chemical analysis
Boston Transcript.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23

the vicissitudes Of his early days. He
was born I'm Florida, NO., Nov. 30, 1885.
The common schools gave him all the
formal education he got.
"ROughing 1t" ssThe Gilded Age" Tin
conjunction with Charles Dudley War
ner), ssTom Sawyer,""A Tramp Abroad =
soThe Prince and the Pauper," "Huckle-
berry Finn" ssThe Tragedy of Pudd'n-
hend Wilson," were some of the va
riOus books which kept Americans and
Europeans laughing for many years.
Mark Twain died April Fl, 1910.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
O. If1E O!
Ar(ERIeAN
LEGION
Copy for This Department Supplied By
the American Legion News service.)
GOES TO PRISON FOR BUDDY
Harry w. Haley, Canadian Soldier,
Serves Time TO Save No Mans
Land -Comrade.

A story of personal sacrifice, unique
In annals of the World war, is that
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-23
NOTED LEGION GUEST BUSY
of Forty-Two States and Jaunt
That Totals 10000 Miles.

When Marshal Foch sails for Paris
and much needed rest, he will have
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-19
CARPENTER RESTS
AFTER SEA VOYAGE
Will Not Take Up Strenuous Training
Until Next Week

MANHASSETT. N. Y, May 49,
Georges Carpenter. French champion
challenger for the worlds heavyweight
boxing championship. spent the day in
dressing gown, pajamas and slippers,
recuperating from the effects of his
sea voyage and the business of be-
coming settled in his training camp.
He will not begin strenuous training
until next week.
A special station Was established
near his camp today. Several police
men were on duty to keep away crowds
of the curious and to prevent conges-
ton by automobiles.
Frank Loughey Philadelphia box
err. who fought Carpenter in Paris in
1911, called and offered his services as
sparring partner.
Letters from American Legion posts
throughout the country have been re-
ceived by Carpenter, welcoming him
to America and wishing him luck.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-19
PASCOI ADDRESSES
RETAIL MERCHANTS

Sam Pasco of Watson and Pasco adj
dressed the Pensacola Retail Mer-
chants Association at it's regular week
ly meeting yesterday afternoon rela-
tive to incorporation by the Associa-
ton
Mr.. Pasco discussed the articles OF
Incorporation from the legal stand
point. He stressed the advantages Of
Incorporation as giving the same
strength as organization. He told the
merchants that by Incorporating the
association could act expediently in
matters that would otherwise have to
be handled very clumsily. He showed
that the liability was very small, only
to the extent of the individuals small
share of stock in the association. The
main feature OF the association by its
articles of Incorporation, he said was
the Credit system department
Mr.. Pasco told the merchants that If
their association was kept alive that
it could be the means of accomplish
ing much good to bohh its individual
members and to Pensacola.
Mr.. White, the president. suggested
that the association convert their
meetings into luncheons similar to the
Kiwanis and Rotary clubs as means
Of creating more enthusiasm and ask
ed for discussion of the subject
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-19
ENDEAVORERS HAVE
ECHO" MEETING

Delegates from the Christian Endeavor
Society of the Knox Presbyterian church
attending the state c. E. convention re-
Gently held at Gainesville gave an echo
of the convention at a. meeting of the
Endeavorers held at the church Tuesday
night.
Clinton Tompkins presided and parts
were taken by Graham White, Wallace
Purdy, Miss Morrison and Miss Frances
Graham. Later games were played and
refreshments served.
Mr.. White in representing one Of the
speakers at the convention showed that
the energy expended by a girl at one of
the modern dances would in comparison:
Would run errands for her mother
for three months
would accomplish dish washing for
five years.
3-Would sweep a five room house for
one year and seven months.
would make bed for family of six
for seven years and two days.
5-Would roll baby carriage for three
years and eight days.