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The Washington times., 1921-05-06
Professional Shopper
For Men
AFRAID OF FEMININE SHOPS :

) they usually get some girl or
woman in the office to do that
shopping for them.
HOW THEY BRIBE HER.
Il don't know why they pick on
me all the time. but j suppose it's
because l. volunteered to do 1t
when | first came to work there.
My department head has found 1t
necessary to give me two hours
tor lunch so that / can do this
shopping. but what I'm kicking
about is that the shopping duties
are getting so heavy that | do
not have time to get anything to
eat.
"Why, just yesterday l had to
buy six kinds of face creams, To-
tions. and other alleged beauti-
fiers, to say nothing of fifteen
pairs of various colors and styles
of hosiery. dainty ribbons, and
ether whatnots.
II can always tell when I'm going
to be asked to do a little bit OF
shopping. The man usually drops
around, hands me little box OF
candy, a flower and metimes a
pair of theater seats. If | were
man would Immediately reach
for my wallet, for the look on his
face is similar to the i want to
make a touch expression that we all
have to face occasionally.
He then leans over my desk and
wonders whether | could find few
seconds during my lunch period.
When ! say / will try he then pulls
out a piece Of paper, chances shame
facedly around. hoping that none of
the other men are within earshot,
and then he reads me off a list OF
things the wife simply must have
that evening, else the whole ship
Will sink. And they are all things
that the woman herself would
rather shop for and they are usual
ly things which no red-blooded man
cares to ask for.
"BUsINEsS- WIFE WOULDN'T.
Nine times out OF ten, IL / can
not do the job he call a messenger
boy. pays him heavily and sends a
note, trusting to luck that the
fleet representative of the telegraph
company will get back by quitting
time, and if he doesn't then the man
finds ii necessary to work late, so
that he can have a legitimate alibi
for not getting the trifes his wife
insists upon.
an bet that the wife who was
an office worker before she took
the hurdle never asks hubby to get
her a lavender combination, size SO
for she knows that he'd rather get
run over by a street car than to
walk into one of those little fem
mime shops"
The Washington times., 1921-05-06

decorated.
"a man occupying furnished
room in a Western town had pet
canary. For the general good of
his quarters he decided one evening
TO give the bird bath in gaso-
line. He did so and then placed the
bird upon an unconfined perch to
dry. While resting from his labors
the man lay upon his bed with a
lighted cigar in his mouth.
The canary, which was trick
bird, flew down and lit upon the
projecting cigar. a stunt frequently
pulled off for the edification of his
masters friends. Upon this occa-
sion tie cigar ignited the canary's
gasoline-soaked plumage and, ter
ror-stricken, he flew like a fiery
comet out of the room into the
kitchen. where the owner OF the
house was in the act of filling a
gasoline cook stove.
THE flaming bird ignited the
gasoline fumes and an explosion fol-
lowed that wrecked the place. Now
the owner of tho house is suing his
roomer for the damage done by the
canary"
The Washington times., 1921-05-06
Fires Are Started
SOME QUEER WAYS

TH HE man who collects odd sta
tistics was springing his
latest upon the corner drug
gist.
Did you ever stop to think in
how many queer ways fires can
start?'' he asked his friend
Mo-" Well. let me tell you
few. The other day a student in a
New England college threw a light
ed cigarette butt on the ground and
a bird picked it up in his beak and
few with it to its nest under the
caves of the school building. The
cigarette ignited the nest and the
fire caught upon the college struc-
ture.
Here's another case. A girl was
combing her hair with a celluloid
comb, and as the day was cold and
dry fractional electricity was gen.
Grated which ignited the comb and
resulted in the girl being seriously
burned. The same sort of accident
occurred last winter in a New York
factory. when girl curling feath-
ers produced fractional sparks that
ignited her clothing and feather
stock nearby. The girl was badly
burned and the factory was dam
aged to the extent of $4,000.
Then there was an optician who
set up a reading glass in front of
a newspaper clipping in his win
dow in order that passersby might
note the magnifying power Of the
lens. The sun was bright and it's
rays, concentrated through the
glass. started the paper to burning.
The flames communicated to crene
paper with which the window was
The Washington times., 1921-05-06
Is Marriage a
Success?
THE REASON FOR KISSING.

Some writer In this column re-
Gently asked several questions con-
corning the subject of "kissing."
In order to discuss this matter in
diligently. IT Is essentially neces-
sary' to be frank. Sex appeal Is
undoubtedly more strongly vested in
man than in a woman, that Is to
say. primarily, in most cases. For
this reason, IL Is natural for men to
desire to kiss so promiscuously.
Girls, unfortunately, do not under
stand this fact, and. too frequently,
consider this an indication of affec-
tion. IL IL were, young men who
are refused this liberty would not
cease their attentions due to sucn q
refusal +,
Indeed. If they cared beyond this.
they would hold a woman in higher
esteem and admiration for her de-
cision. Therefore. where is q
greater test than this OF their
friendshipA When a refusal is re-
scented. it indicates clearly that true
friendship? When a refusal is re-
selfish satisfaction OF desire was
solely the attraction.
Save your kisses for the right
man-you will know him when he
arrives. S. S. 8.
The Washington times., 1921-05-06

HONESTY. it's getting so
don't even have time for
cup of chocolate during my
two-hour lunch period" said Ma
bel. when she dropped into her
easy chair at home after her try
ing six-hour day down in a finan-
c!al district office building. Mabel.
1t might be said, is the profess
sional shopper" in one of the
largest offices in the city, an Of
nee in which several hundred men
toll.
Mabel argues that there should
be a law against wives demanding
that their husband stop in at
lunch time and get jar of
Soandso's beauty cream and
Yard of lingerie ribbon.
Men would rather take a lick
ing than go into a place for ar
ticies which are distinctly fem
inine," Mabel continues. Believe
me. / know. for there is scarcely
q day passes when l do not have
to gun around at least an hour
buying these little things for men
In the office. These men know
better than to go home without
what the wife sent them for, so
The Washington times., 1921-05-06

sometimes leads to marital confu-
sion.
A man long married and shouI-
der-sore under the matrimonial
yoke, dreams OF bachelor freedom
and becomes impatient with all
things pertaining to married life.
He never realizes that perhaps his
wife is little tired, too, and is
day dreaming Of her days of sin
gle blessedness. when she was
some one in her own right and not
merely Mrs. So-and-So.
A man sitting in a theater watch
ing an actor arousing the plaudits
of the audience day dreams of him
self in such a role, never thinking
that his wife, at his side. may be
dreaming of herself as the actors
leading woman and thousands OF
miles removed for the moment from
the man in the next seat
1t would be a terrific shock to
some married men If they knew the
extent Of their helpmate's day
dreaming. in which the husband
figured not at all.
QUITE A BLOW.
A man, day dreaming, nay see
himself welded to some naughty
young beauty, heiress to millions,
and vast social prestige, and while
involved in this beautiful dream he
cannot see a place for the little
woman with the fecks OF gray in
her hair, whom he married back IN
the home town.
1t would be a terrible Jolt to him
IL he knew that at the moment Of
his dreaming she was, in another
day dream, moving with stately
tread across a wonderful drawing
room to receive distinguished
guests, she clad in a gorgeous day
dream gown with Jewels flashing
against her white skin.
And husband nowhere in sight!
Before he is married a man gem
orally includes some woman in his
day dreams. He sees himself seated
with her at the freside, surrounded
by their children. But after mar
riage, when this happy dream 10
realized, he only too frequently 1oes
his day dreaming exclusive Of his
family circle.
1t does not dawn upon him ttat
his wife may be having her own
day dreams beyond the rounc Of
wifeIy duties and the hum-drun Of
household existence.
What a fearful shock II would be
to him il he as much as suspected
that, while he was day dreaming
OF indiscriminate heart breaking
among marvellous women, she was
reclining in a most private day
dream in the arms OF another!
Yes, that would be quite blew!
The Washington times., 1921-05-06
History In
a Hat

Did you ever wonder why II
seems natural to put trimmings
on the left side OF the hat? or
course this year we are not natural.
so far as trimming is concerned.
We swathe our waists with thick
folds, we gather our skirts in
front. we fasten buckles, bows and
other decorations at our knees
and we blithely wear the trimming
of our hat at left or right, front.
back or in the middle. Perhaps
this fashion will dull our feeling
that the left eide Is the suitable
side for trimming.
This Is the reason, anyway, why
we have had to hold ourselves in
check lest we put our hats on back
ward or sideways to bring the
trimming to the time honored left
side:
In the old. old days, when men
went about with swords instead OF
penknives at their sides. they wore
trimming on their hats: not the
small, neat ribbon band and folded
bow they wear now, but big, wav-
ing plume or two. These plumes.
IL they were fastened at tho right
side, interfered with the sweep of
the sword when II was swung high
in air to gather force-swung,
naturally, with the right hand on
the right side. Hence the trim
ming was placed on the left side
and there II has remained, on and
OF. ever since until the fashions
OF the last few years came in
The Washington times., 1921-05-06
NEVER CHECK CHATTER.

Listen husband-If you want mar
ried life to be a success be kind and
thoughtful to your wife. Bear with
her little feminine ways. Never
attempt to check her talk. This is
a cardinal rule: What ever else yon
may try to check in your wife,
never check her chatter. Remem-
Der woman needs many safety
valves and outlets for tempera-
ments. Be patient and tender with
her.
Do not get the habit of contradict
ing all of your wife's cherished
views from mere perversity. Try TO
make the wheels of life's charioc
run smoothly. Never preach to
your wife. Be frank and above
board in everything. Don't say
sharp and cutting things and don't
be too fond of speaking your mi nd,
as one having authority. Consider
the sensitive character of a woman's
disposition and humor her in every
way.
Don't be backward about praising
her and making much of her. re-
member woman thirsts for SYM
PATTY. In conclusion. don't be
hasty and bear yourself with manli-
ness. A. F. B.
The Washington times., 1921-05-06
The Washington Times Magazine Page
The Woman
Observer
"EvENING DRESS ONLY

The Woman's gay little friend
dropped in, ostensIbly for tea. but
bubbling over with excitement ana
thrilling to tell of the, adventures
of the evening belure in New York.
With a party of friends. two #
whom were ip business clothes, they
had dined and danced at one of THE
best gardens and then started ,ut
for new worlds to conquer. At the
first stop the party was received
most courteously, but found the
floor too crowded for comfortable
dancing and reluctantly donned
their wraps and started of again.
They drove to another popular
resort and piled out The doorman
received them with bows and smiles
and WELCOME" written all over him
like door mat, until, alas--he dis
covered the two in business clothes!
The smile faded--no one was al
lowed without evening dress! .a
Again they crowded into the car,
and while trying to decide where
next to go they witnessed an in
congruous scene. The righteous and
proper doorman was assisting, with
great difficulty, into the realm for
hidden the outcasts a man In Eve
ming Clothes, 50 helplessly intoSi-
Gated that he couldn't get into the
place without assistance! Oh, Pro-
hibition. where is thy sting?
The Washington times., 1921-05-06
Hardening of
the Arteries

HARDENING of the arteries
n or arterioscierosis. is a con-
dition indicative of physical
degeneration, and number OF
fatal diseases are dependent upon
this hardening OF the arterial It's
sue
Degenerative changes in the arte-
rial and other body tissues natural
ly and slowly take place with
advancing years, but. with the
added strain of modern life, the
saying that man is as old as his
arteries carries more significance
than ever before.
The wear and tear OF our lives
is in fact one of the chief factors
in causing this condition, and even
some of the young are candidates
for arteriosclerosis because their
strenuous lives and unhygienic
habits have made them IN many
cases prematurely old.
The mortality increase through
diseases resulting from hardening
OF the arteries makes il seem more
than ever important that people
understand the elementary princi-
Piles OF disease prevention, and that
the symptoms or arteriosclerosis be
familiariZed, since so few cases are
brought early to the attention OF
the physician. These cases are
often discovered through life in
surance companies, when the ap-
plicant for insurance is found TO
have a high blood pressure.
With the deterioration attendant
upon this disease there comes h
deposit OF fibrous tissue which
may become iniltrated with lime
salts. causing what we call hard
ening of the arteries. To prevent
or relieve this condition modera-
ton in living and eating, and also
in work and play, is necessary.
The patient should, however. not
be encouraged to think about him
self or take care of himself to the
point of neurasthenia.
Everything tending to increase
the blood pressure should be avoid
ed, including violent exercise and
even an excess OF brain work and
factors tending to degeneration OF
the tissues. such as intestinal slug
gishness. should also he combated,
as such conditions tend to heighten
the blood pressure and retard re-
cuperation OF degenersted tissues.
The Washington times., 1921-05-06
Dreams of Women
MIGHT BE
SHOCK TO HUSBANDS
By DAMON RUNYON.

~ OY. and man, the masculine
ID mind day dreams of personal
triumphs and conquests before
admiring, applauding crowds.
The boy dreams of himself
marching behind blaring bands
through teeming streets in the
panoply of a great soldier. or per-
haps as circus clown. Later he
sees himself holding vast throngs
spellbound by the power of his
oratory.
As a man he dreams Of business
or political victories. Though his
station in life be ever so humble,
II he has any Imagination at all he
imagines himself in exalted posi-
tons. bringing powerful personages
In supplication to his door.
Well along in years, he day
dreams Of himself as a youth again,
bringing all his Imagination to bear
upon what he would be were he
young. knowing what he knows in
his old age. That is the most hope
less day dream of all. yet one Of
the most pleasant.
Youth, with the knowledge Of
age. might attain the blaring bands,
and all the rest OF ii. At least
that is the day dream of old men.
BACHELOR FREEDOM.
Most men are so busy with their
own day dreams that it never &C.
ours to them that women also have
their day dreams, more brilliant
than any conceived by masculine
mind. In fact, failure to give
women credit for day dreaming
The Washington times., 1921-05-06
Advice to
LOVelOrn
d -
By Beatrice Fairfax.
HE'S PEEVED.
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
On my birthday I was given
surprise party at which the at
traction seemed to be kissing
games.
had, six months previously
Kept company with very nice
young man, twenty-three years Of
age. and never allowed him or
anyone else to kiss me.
1. myself, am strongly opposed to
kissing, but could not prevent those
kinds of games. and thought it was
my duty to entertain and be socia-
able, so Joined in the games.
Now, Miss Fairfax, my friend is
very angry at me because | kissed
other young men in the games. and
told me. in anger, that he could not
believe me again. l am very much
In love with him and believe i could
never love any one else but him.
have written to him, but have
never received an answer.
Would you kindly advise me what
to do, Miss Fairfax?
YOURS WITH HOPES.
Keep on hoping that he will get
over his angry spell and come to his
senses and realize that you could
not very well help the situation.
Kisses given at parties, while never
In good taste, are quite harmless.
The young man evidently has yet to
learn when you are in Rome, you
must do as Rome does Otherwise
do not go to Rome.
Did he not join in the game?
The Washington times., 1921-05-06
Cigar Ash Blamed

Cigar ashes are sometimes the
cause OF automobile accidents and
frequently the cause of confusion
in traffic. The motorist who I'M
consciously sticks his arm out of
the side OF the car to knock Off the
ashes confuses the driver following
him. who may think it is a signal
to turn.
Il have seen this happen a good
many times on the road" said a
driver. you naturally think ne
plans to turn at the next corner.
Misinterpretation of such signals.
has caused many occidental"
The Washington times., 1921-05-06

V ne cnarm OF the newest dance
frocks lies in their extreme
simplicity
II you are slim and eighteen you
will like dance frock OF peach
taffeta, favored with French blue
flowers and narrow velvet of the
same spring. sky shade. One model
is made surplice style and sleeve
less. The back OF the waist is
plain, and the front and armholes
outlined in the finest cord. The
skirt. though unusually full, flares
out at the bottom. and this effect
is emphasized by heavy cable
cord binding the bottom. Blue
flowers at the front of the belt dis
tinguish this dainty frock. and the
slim girdle OF narrow blue velvet
that shades the waist.
This same model would also be
delightfully."- youthful fashioned Of
jade green taffeta, with orchid
flowers and velvet ribbon. Maize
with blue makes an attractive
combination. and a striking frock
could be made of flame tsffeta with
silver flowers to trim it.
At a recent wedding the brides
maid wore a most attractive frock
OF PINK SedrSelte anu 1dIlle Slih
ribbon in a matching shade. The
foundation Of the frock was a mar
row slip OF the georgette with a
bandeau bodice suspended from RIB
bons at the shoulders.
over this slip there was full
tunic created from looped ribbon
about an inch wide, and this tunic
was stiffened with boning at the
hips. giving a quaint hoop-skirt
effect.
The bodice. too. was covered with
the looped ribbon, and there was a
bouquet of silver flowers tucked
into the belt at the left side.
with this dainty frock there was
a large pink hat of georgette, also
covered with the looped ribbon.
and the dropping brim was without
a crown, except for a cross strap
of the ribbon to hold il in place.
Georgette and chiffon are made
up into delightful dance frocks,
cleverly blended in various shades.
Points and scallops prettily pico;ed
in silver thread are frequently
used at the bottom of the frock.
and there are many jagged and
uneaven effects that are very smart.
The Washington times., 1921-05-06
Historic Vine

A grapevine which is said to be
the largest in the world grows in
Carpinteria- Calf. Beneath its
spreading branches 300 or more
persons can find protection from the
suns heat The first election in
Santa Barbara county under Ameri-
can rule was held under it's ripen-
ing fruit.
The Washington times., 1921-05-06
THE LATEST FOJBLE.

Do you know the latest thing in
cigarette cases?
They are being shown at the the
smartest jewelers. in silks and bro
cades, gold mounted, and with chain
and ring attachments such as
vanity cases have. They are as in
nocent looking as little purses. but
according to certain societies as
diabolical ss-well, you know.
The Washington times., 1921-05-06
WASHINGTON TIMES CAKE.
Throwing Shoes

Throwing old shoes after a bridal
ment. When a man transferred .
piece of property he took off his
shoe and handed 1t to the pur-
chaser to seal the bargain. In the
marriage ceremony it has come to
mean that the parents give up all
domain over the daughter.
The Washington times., 1921-05-06
MISS FAIRFAX:

+ Please give me some advice re-
garding a boy who goes to my
church. He speaks to me. recog-
nizes me and acts very nicely. How
can l make him pay me more at
tention. not only in church, but in
everyday life? Blonde.
1 trust he does not go to church
for the purpose of paying atten-
ton to you. Churches were not
originally organized for this pur-
pose. Don't be so overzealous in
your desires. Perhaps that is the
reason your progress is so slow
The Washington times., 1921-05-06
Prize Cake
Recipes
Washington's Best Sub
mitted in Times Cake
Contest-Clip Them
GRANDMOTHER's COOKIES

GRANDMOTHER's COOKIES
Chat improve with age).
. cups granulated sugar.
| cup butter.
3 eggs.
y cup sour milk.
Il teaspoon soda.
Il teaspoon soda.
. teaspoons baking powder in
fcient -four to roll soft.
WASHINGTON TIMES CAKE.
IL cup pulverized sugar.
1-3 cup butter.
Whites of four eggs.
u cup milk.
II cups -four.
= teaspoons baking powder.
Jere connolly, 1885 Irving street
northwest.
The Washington times., 1921-05-06
Let's Haze Those Titles

The concluding nsament of Dollar Question
novel was printed yesterday
The contest for the best title for this swing
- The woman child who submits the appropriate
title will receive 500 in cash from The Washington
Here is the only
The vinning title must consist of three
suords or less, it must be original and Indicate
the character Of the story.
Everybody is eligible participate this contest except en-
ployes of The Washington Times and their families
All titles must be in the hands the by Thurs
day night have read the serial you qualified
title, and have week in which o do
There Is no limit to the number submit
The judges will be Atheron DuFuv president Of
the American Penwomen League Guy F. Boweman
the Public Library and Vivian ST. John
Washington Times
May u.s.
The Washington times., 1921-05-06

This the anniversary Of the DEATH 1921 Of Napol-
con on St Helena The died of the
lonely island whittier he had been exile after his
defeat at Waterloo by the Duke Of Wellington.
The Washington times., 1921-05-06
FrOCkS For
the Dance
By Rita Stuyvesant.

~ HE charm of the newest dance
frocks lies in their extreme
simplicity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-30
Are Rushing Schools In Palestine Under
 Education System
 Ny Associated Prcss

London, August So compre- hensive is the educats ton of the gov ernment of Palestine that, at the present rate of progress, the whole country will be provided with schools within four years, 1t is announced here.
 Since January, 34 new village schools, providing elementary educa- ton for 1880 children, have been opened, while AS state aided schools provided in villages by the inhabi- tants have been taken over by the government. An additional s5 schools will be opened during the current financial year, it is an- nounced.
 Measures also are being taken for the development of the two train ing colleges for teachers. Teach CTS are also being apointed to live among the Bedouin tribes and teach their children
 A central education committee has been formed, consisting of four Mos lens, three Jews and three Chris tians.
 Under the arrangements now in force the people of the villages pro- vide the buildings and furniture and keep them in repair. while the gov ernment pays the salaries of the teachers and other costs of mainte- nance.