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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-01-27

DdILADELPHIA.-In spite of a court
decision denying him a commission
for transporting $5,000,00O in gold from
Constantinople, Lieutenant Commander
Wallace b. Phillips, wireless expert at
the Philadelphia navy yard, will carry
the fight to higher tribunal. The
money was brought to this country in
1919 on the destroyer Lamb, of which
he was then in command. 1t was In
payment for flour sold by the United
States Grain corporation to Bulgaria.
The adverse decision was given by
Federal Judge Hand in New York. He
held that Secretary of the Navy Dam
iels' was within his rights in ordering
the money transported on navy YES
sci without any payment claim.
my claim for a commission" said
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-01-27

MAX EPSTEIN of Chicago, president
lSA of the General American Tank
Car corporation, is the author of
plan to convert the $10,000,00O,
American loan to the allies into an
international bond issue, guaranteed
by the United States "My plan," Mr..
Epstein says, twill result in the bene-
fits enumerated for the following rea-
sons:
Reduction in the United States
government debt: Obviously the debt
will be reduced to the extent Of the
proceeds Of the sale of the interna-
tional issue of bonds (less $1,000,00O,-
900 referred to later) and will take
care of United States government
bond maturities for the next few
years. .s.. .t.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-01-27

married was beggar-a professional
beggar, and nothing more. That Is
why he had borrowed all her money.
That is why her prince was almost
always broke.
She ran away from him then like
scared rabbit and fed to the Somer-
ton hotel--ss1s.asi~I ggar prince pur-
sued her there. cr.mbed fire escapes
even to persuade. her; but Lillian Ger
aldine was off romance for good. She
hired Attorney J. G. Reisner, who
wasn't a bit romantic.
His real name, she found, was j.
Leslie Sheldon and his business was
pretending to be deaf and dumb and
deserving so that the tender-hearted
would give him money to get back
to his home in Kansas.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-01-27

TN CHOOSING new blouses one Is
= apt to waver between those that
promise to be perpetually fresh look
ing-since they may be Numbered cas-
ily-and those that entice with love
ly color. In the end 1t turns out that
both kinds find their way into the
wardrobe. To wear with suits and
separate skirts, the daintiness of sheer
cotton fabrics, made up with exquis-
lite needle work and good laces, never
appeals in vain to women of refine
ment. There are many of these blouses
in the shops now and they are among
the things that good seamstress can
make for herself successfully. Deli
cate hand works. expensive for those
who must buy it, but costs the needle
woman little but her time.
The new lingerie blouses are nearly
all long-sleeved and have collars that
reach the nape Of the neck in the back
but are open at the throat. Drawn
work, hemstitching, pin tucks, narrow
frills, fine laces In edgings and inser-
lions tell the story of embellishments
on them. Not all Of them are white,
for batiste is shown in some colors /;
porcelain blue makes a lovely blouse.
The blouses shown in the picture are
both made Of georgette, which appears
in a lovely range Of soft colors for
spring. A peplum blouse appears at
the left of the two. made with Shout
der yoke and finished with satin pip
ings. Scattered motifs In bead en-
broidery settle the question of decora-
ton, and the round neck survives in
this model; but the sleeves are long.
A narrow belt Of georgette falls short
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-01-27

VkJ ASHINGTON.-A movement Of
w Influential sponsorship. is under
way to effect a compromise of the i'm
migration and land ownership contro-
versy with Japan on this basis: III -.
First-Extension by California of
its recently enacted land-holding law
so as. to prohibit the requirement of
title to real estate by all aliens, in
stead Of aliens ineligible to citizen
ship. <.s ~. ,ti
Second - A revised "gentleman's
agreement under which Japan would
prevent the emigration to continental
United States and the Hawaiian is
lands of all japanese. If this propo-
sipon meets with a favorable recep-
ton by the people of California, the
legislature of that state at It's forth
coming session will be asked to
amend the act adopted by initiative at
the November election so as to apply
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-01-27

is, so restricted that today the home
owner is compelled to rely largely on
savings banks and insurance COM
panies in the East and building and
loan associations In the West.
II have introduced a bill exempting
from taxation the income on mortgages
when in the hands Of individuals, pro-
vided that no individual shall own
more than $4,000 worth of exempt
mortgages.
'In the committees report we have
recommended legislation providing for
exemption for the next five years Of
the profits on the sale of new build
ings erected for dwelling purposes,
provided these profits are reinvested
in new buildings.
1.-THE committee has also urged the
creation Of home loan banking sys-
TEN in line with our farm loan bank"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-01-27

at all possible, return to the prewar
basis"
He then proceeded to set forth con-
ditions in various bureaus. Next he
mentioned the "glaring anomalies from
a business point Of vlew'-the dupli-
cations among the departments. Out
side of executive departments there
were 40 boards, commissions, offices
and bureaus which have no supervision
except from congress, In other words,
a good deal of the executive function
ing of the government was illogically
and wastefully organized.
He was hopeful that the proposed
budget system and reorganization Of
the department would cure the situa-
ton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-01-27

TLLWOOD CITY, PA.-Branded as
L witch, blamed for sickness, death
and misfortune in her neighborhood
and threatened with burning, Mrs. Au-
gustino Catario, aged seventy-fve
years, and living alone, has appealed to
the law for protection.
SO intense is the feeling over the
case in the Italian quarter that the
police say they fear serious trouble be-
tween two factions. One is composed
of persons convinced that the aged
woman really is witch and that she
ought to be dealt with accordingly. The
other declares she is victim of super
stition and persecution.
In the meantime Antonio Capriano,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-01-27

Of encircling the waist, stopping at
each side of the front where two small
buttons punctuate its finish.
Among so many colors in georgette
one may choose a dark blouse, like
that at the right. 1t has a short pep
lum at the back and has fallen In with
the long-sleeved vogue, but chooses the
flaring style. The neck reveals a pref
ty eccentricity in short slashes at each
side, and for trimming there are bands
Of bugles and beads.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-01-27

Lakes, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, High
wood, Highland Park and Fort Sheri-
dan.
The resolutions aver that the COM
pany's order Is harsh and unreason-
able and an imposition upon the COM
pany's patrons, who are already bur-
dened by increased rates"
To the man up a tree 1t looks as II
North Shorers were up against It.
They must turn over a new leaf and
walk the straight and narrow way in
1921.
Incidentally they will probably not
get much support from Zion City,
where tobacco is taboo and a poker
game unthinkable.
It's hard world and old II. @. L.
isn't the worst, either.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-01-27
Freak Designs In Women's Clothing.

Freak Designs In Women's Clothing.
Never were The fantasy of London
fashion experts and the daring of de-
signers more severely taxed than they
are today. Eccentric etceteras are for
the moment woman's whim. Some of
the latest freak designs which have
been produced to crafty that within In
clude laces and net stockings, dragon
fly buckles and garters, jeweled ank-
lets, fur slippers and "Pussyfoot"
socks. -
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-01-27
Pretty Window Draperies.

Pretty window draperies are made
by, dyeing white marquisette Dutch
curtains old rose and some blue. These
curtains look very pretty over white
curtains, and do not keep out the light
like other heavy goods, such as pop
lin and cretonnes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-23
SUITS:
ViSed BY Paris

Perky little flares on the coats OF these
chic Fall Suits stamp them new
and amazingly smart. Some have
tiny belts, some have none. many arc
trimmed with fur in lavish quaint
ties. All have an air Of just arriving
from the heart of Paris. vised by the
highest authorities.
Plain Tailored Suits, in heather mix
lures. at $1,000.
Fine quality Tricotinc Suits, tailored,
semi-tailored or relieved by touch
or hand embroidery. Priced, $3.50,
$3.50 and S83.5O.
Elegant Suits, in rich soft fabrics, such
as Veldyne, Duvetyne, Tasmania.
Ramona and Nelvira. Many of them
are trimmed with luxurious furs,
$500. $4,000 and $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-23
WRAPS
for Outdoor DAYS

These new Winter Goats OF soft fabrics
and graceful lines make it uncom-
monty difficult 20 stay indoors. They
are wonderfully lovely to look at and
unbelieyably comfortable to snuggle
into. And to tempt one out Of an
evening. these gorgeous, voluminous
Fur-Trimmed Wraps promise to
transform the simplest affair into
function.
Fuli-Length Cloth Coats, lined with silk.
They are i'll colors of navy. brown
and reindeer, at $500, $3.50 and
$4,000.
Luxurious Fur-Trimnicd Couts, FASH
toned from rich Duvetyne, Orlando,
Peruvia and Corona cloth, with fur
trimmings OF Beaver, Mole Fox and
Squirrel. Priced, $500, $4,000,
$4,000 to $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-23
Other Models

Handsome models, featuring one of n
kind in black, navy and brown, In
the new crepes and velvets.
Styles for afternoon, street or informal
dinner wear.
Priced, $3.50, $1,000 TO $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-23
Can You Make

4 cherry pie, Billy-Boy,
Billy-Boy?" Who wouldn't,
when using PYREX. It
cooks so thoroughly and re-
tains EVERY BIT of the
savory Juice.
For the bride-to-be, have you
thought of "a PYREX
SHOWER?" And for birth
days, anniversaries, prizes
it is a favorite gift. Boxed
PyreX Gift Sets make q Won
derful show for $500.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-23
I Have Heard

OF "2-in-1," but not until I
perambled by the Button
Counter today did I realize
that there could be "4-in-1."
Four separate celluloid but
tons are so made that when
you sew one you sew ALL,
and best Of all, they come
in contrasting colors-for
instance, 2 in black and 2
in white, or other combina-
tions. Nothing trims so
stylishly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-23
That the Ear

STILL adorns tho feminine
head, after being hidden UNI
der bobbed or cropped hair
for several years, Is evil
denced by the smartest Of
them wearing long, pendant
Earrings. The. grace Of a
trembling gem adds a fasci-
nation to ones face which
will only be appreciated
AFTER SEEING those ex-
Quisite ones at the Jewelry
Counter in drop pearl, rhine
stone = pendants, sparkling
jet and colors.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-23
There's Nothing

n convalescent friend will ap-
preciate MORE than one OF
those perfectly sweet Negli-
gees or Bed SacQues that
decorate the cases in the
Underwear Department. In
softest shades OF lavender,
pink or blue.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-23
Frocks $500

beautiful Dresses OF Satin. Rosser-
airc Crepe, Crepe Satin, Canton
Crepe and Tricotinc.
In such n variety OF styles that we are
sure you will find tho one you wish.
Priced, $500.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-23
Fall Shopping Hours: 9 to $50 Daily
October Establishes
Ne70 Standards
of Values

THE PRAISEWORTHY impulse
Of thinking home. makers for
months past has been to cOnfine
their buying to bare necessities.
The time Of disprOpOrtionate values
is past. The October values, avail
able throughout the Store, are shin
Ing examples OF the old, worth
while, mOney-saving standards. To
delay your buying further will mean
only disadvantage to you and hard
ship for workers in factories and
plants the world over, for in all de-
partments our stocks of good Miller
RhOads standard merchandise are
the best they have ever been =.
And prices are lower than they've
been in many seasons.
MILLER e. RHOADS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-23
Negligees! Ki1nonos!
For the Careless Hour of Comfort

little hour or two of careless comfort be-
fore the days duties begin to press-that
belongs to the fluffy Negligee or comfy
little Breakfast Coat exclusively.
These in our new Fall assortment make ire
slstlble appeal to the beauty loving in end
less ways:
brocaded Negligee in French Blue, Cerse April
cot, Rose, Peacock and American Beauty with
Georgette founces. These are made coat stvIe
and are copies of imported models $3.50
kimonOs of pure soft Worsted Abatross. with
scaoped-edgc front and sleeve trimmed in self
color ribbons. They are in colors of Baby Blue
Pink and Orchid and Purple, also Rose, $3.50.
Breakfast Coats in the soft pastel shades of two
tone satins trimmed in pleatngs, S129s and
$3.50.
Box.Loom Kimonos, slip-over model worked in
Wool, $59S.
BOx-Loom KimOnO, open model, in Copcn and
Rose, worked in Silk, $8.9s.
Floor Two, East
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-23
From a Woman's
Point O. View
All Little Brides

adore afternoon tea. espe-
cially when served IN, one OF
those darling Tea Sets, found
in the Basement, in rose, blue
or yellow. And they show off
so we'll for the money invest
ed! She'll be continually
saying, Polly, put the kettle
on"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-23
DAYTIME FROCKS
Fancy or Plain to Suit One S Fancy

QUITTING
charming These
Fars tailored
smart simplicity In
applying marveoy lovely,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-23
Special Sale of
Fine COatin9s
at $500 a yard

Monday morning we will
place on sale in our Grace
Street Store the greatest
COatings value we have been
able to offer in many years.
These Coatings are made from the finest
australian Al Wool, which is the finest grade of
wool Imported in the United States. The
goods are from the mill which makes the
hnest Coatings made in this country.
There are four distinct STYLES in this sea-
sons most wanted colors.
Sale starts Monday promptly at o'clock.
Floor One, South.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-23
FALL FASHIONS
Are PerUaded By a Joyous Note

LII the little gods apparently
IONS were determined
nony and undeniable beauty denabe
OF things weaable Beautiful
gay beautiful rich Of
boundess satisfaction wearing apparel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-23
The "Tick-T of a
Cleaned-Faced Clock

has helped many n home
sick college girl or boy to
overcome that feeling. It's
good company. So, il Billy
Is homesick, try this as
panacea. Attractive ones, in
mahogany, ivory or nickel, in
the Basement.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-23
Absolutely Perfect

and fit for a QUEEN are
those lovely Duvetyne, rich
Velv its, Crepe Satins.
Velours. soft and warm
Bolivias and the exquisite
skirtings-and the kind OF
lining silks that simply
INVITES one to carelessly
throw coats back.
y. 81 am absolutely daify
over Linen and Real Lace.
YOU'LL be. too. when you
see those Table Covers, Cent
terpiec Scarfs (alI
lengths). Doilies and Vani-
ties of Realto Antique Lace,
shown in the Linen Depart
ment. ABSOLUTELY DIFF
FERENT from anything ever
shown before. An exclusive
pattern. brought out espe-
cially for US.
Signed:
>a'.@6;5 7~
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-11-24
Too Many Lodge
Meetings Cause
of Divorce Suit

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 24.-E. L
Kelpen belonged to one lodge ant
used, for long time, the excuse tt
go to 'lodge meeting" for the pur-
pose of calling on another woman
1t Is alleged in a petition for d.
vorce filed here by Mrs. Mary e,
Kelpen, who asserts her husband
has been calling three evenings a
week on Hrs. Mae Barnes for the
past four years.
Her petition alleges that Kelpen,
realizing 1t difficult to be attend
ing the meetings of but one lodge
so often. Joined two other orga-
and when she offered to
him in their car to one
Of the alleged meetings he threat
sned ito throw her out of the car
II she even mentioned such thing
again"
Kelpen is grocer, and the petit
ion alleges Mrs. Barnes became a
of the store when Kel-
ben became enamored of her.
Mrs. Kelpen is also suing Mrs.
Barnes for $25,000 damages for
Illeged alienation of affections.
Judge Pendleton granted Mrs.
lelpen an order restraining her
husband from molesting her.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-11-24

lhoisted to the shoulders OF tht
chair coolies, who started dowr
the narrow streets OF the Chinese
city. singing their song OF '.He-ho-
oh! He-ho-oh!"
Mr.. Rockefeller craned his neck
out Of the tiny screened square In
the curtain. He couldn't see a
thing-and Soochow is one Of the
most fascinating of Chinese cities.
He stood the artistocratic seclu-
sion as long as possible. then
through an interpreter ordered
the coolies to stop and remove the
top and sides of the chair, in order
that he might see.
In the city laid out $50 years
after Romulus had traced the walls
Of Rome and built during the days
of Socrates and Pericles this was
an unheard Of thing. AS the Rock
efeller party rode by the towering
pagodas, paused at the fascinating
shops. walked through the ancient
gardens and explored the temples,
With their gods and incense, great
'rowds gathered and followed.
When they spotted the uncovered
hairs they gasped with amaze |
nent. then laughed good natured-
y at the crazy foreigners"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-11-24
Oil King Put
Old Custom
Into Discard

Shanghai. China, Nov. "a
Shades OF ancient and reyered Chi.
nese customs!
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., while
I'm conservative old Soochow on bis
tour OF the Orient, shattered to bits
one Of the most ancient of local
customs.
When the Rockefeller party
stopped at Soochow ON the way
down to Shanghai from Pekin.
where they had been attending the
dedication of the new buildings of
the Pekin Union Medical College
supported by John d. Rockefeller.
sry they were met with covered
chairs, which are carried ON the
shoulders OF four coolies-the ap-
proved mode Of travel.
The sedan chair is completely
covered, with the exception OF a |
screened opening in the center Of
the curtain In the front of the
chair. These covered chairs have
been In vogue in Soochow for CEN
Lur'es and are used by the beauti- |
ful Chinese ladies, in their satins
and Jewels. and the elegant Chi
nese scholars, in their silken robes
whenever they go out of their
iomes as a protection against the
itares OF the hoi polloi.
Mr.. Rockefeller, Jr., climbed in
9 his sedan chair, the front cur
ain was lowered, and he was I
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-11-24
GRANGE in
FAVOR OF
DRY LAWS
Stricter Enforcement
Urged In Resolutions
Adopted by National
Union

Portland, Or, Nov. 24.-Stric
enforcement of prohibition laws
and legislation restricting immi
grafton to persons who declar,
their intention To become citizens
are recommended in resolutions
adopted by the National Grange
In annual session here.
Extension of time for compile
tion OF payments OF settlers on
government reclamation projects
from 20 to 35 years was suggested
In another resolution.
Other resolutions adopted in
cluded:
Sales Tax Opposed.
Opposing any form of sales tax,
consumption tax or turnover tax.
Favoring enactment of state in
come taxes.
Recommending passage Of the
-Tincher bill amending the
Sherman antitrust law to permit
farm organizations to market
their products collectively.
Commencing the work Of the
federal trade commission.
Urging all possible publicity
and study of the value OF birds as
insect destroyers.
Criticising present interest rates
on postal savings bank deposits as
too low and urging removal Of the
minimum age limit for depositors.
Denouncing large expenditure
of money at elections.
Officers Elected.
Announcement was made of the
election of five officers in addi-
tion 10 those chosen Tuesday:
Pomona, Mrs, G. E. Spence,
Portland, Or; Flora, Mrs. D. A.
Eckert. Mascoutah, Illinois; lady
assistant steward, Mrs. d. H.
Agans, Three Bridges, N. j.; ex-
ecutiye committeeman to serve
three years, William J. Thompson,
South China, Maine; member
board Of national grange monthly,
r. G. Atkeson, Washington, d. G.
Delegates Wednesday went to
Corvallis to visit the Oregon Agrl-
cultural college. ,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-11-24
1000 Eggs
in Every Hen
Now System OF Poultry Keeping
Get Dollar u Dozen Eggs-
Famous POultryMan
TELLS HOW

The great trouble with the poul
try business has always been that
the laying life Of hen was toe
short" says Henry Trafford, in-
ternational poultry expert and
breeder. for nearly eighteen years
editor of Poultry Success.
The average pullet lays 150 eggs.
If kept the second year, she may
lay loo more. Then she goes to
market. Yet, it has been scientific
ally established that every pullet
is born or hatched with over one
thousand minute egg germs in her
system-and will lay them on a
highly profitable basis over a per-
iod of four to six years time il
given proper care.
How TO work to get 1000 eggs
from every hen; how TO get pull
let's laying early; how to keep up
heavy egg production all through
cold winter months when eggs are
highest; triple egg production;
make Stacker hens hustle; SIS pro-
fit from every hen in six winter
months. These and many other
money making poultry secrets are
In Mr.. Trafford's 1000
EGG HEN system OF poultry rails
Ing. one copy OF which will be sent
free TO any reader OF
his paper who keeps SIX hens or
more. Eggs should go 10 a dollar
,r more dozen this winter. This
means big profit to the poultry (
keeper who gets the eggs. Mr.. /
rrafford tells how. II you keep (
'hickens and want them to make 4
money for you. cut out this ad and 4
end Il with your name and ad- I
ress 10 Henry Trafford. suite 81
,. Court bldg. Binghamson. n. [
2. and a free copy OF THE fsee \
lGG HEN viii be sent by return !
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