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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-24
WHY SOME MEN LEAVE HOME
This Kind of Thing, Served Up Daily,
Would Drive Almost Anyone From
His Loved Fireside.

George, dear" cried wiley from the
bedroom, "have you shut the dining
room Window
'.Yes, love-
Put the plate basket behind the
bookcase?n
"Um!''
Have you put the dog outy
YES"
"sure you bolted the seulIery doOr7'
Sure"
Turned of the gas in the eelIarT'
Yes, precious"
wound the cleck7 y
yes, darling" H..
Brought in the mat from the
porchg'
Il have, my ownest."
Have you locked up the wineT
Eyes, yes, my sweetheart. / have
done even that"
well, there's no need to get wild
about it. Why can't you come to bed
at some decent hour? What on earth
have you been doing down there all
this time ?'-London Tit-BitS-
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-24

thousand-dollar automobile. the ad-
mired Of every eye.
June had gone, and July was weeks
old, however, before the preliminar.
les of license and lessons were over,
and Mfr. ana Mrs. Herbert Wheeler
could enter Into the full knowledge of
what 1t meant to be che joyous pos
SCISSORS of an automobile which one
could run ones self.
"And now Wen take our friends. g
cried Jessica. who'll go firstl"
Lets begin with the A's-the Ar
nolds. They're always doing things
for as"
"Goodi I'll telephone Mrs. Arnold
tonight. Tomorrow Is Saturday, half
holiday. Well take them down TO the
lake and come home by moonlight.
Oh. Herbert, won't 1t be loyelyi
"You bet II will," exulted Herbert.
as the thought of the Arnold's admir-
Ing eyes when their car should sweep
up to their door.
At three O'clock Saturday afternoon
the Wheelers with their two guests
started for the lake. 1t was beauti-
full day. The road was good and ev-
cry one was In excellent spirits-that
Is. every one but the host. II had
come to him suddenly with oyerwhelm-
ing force that he was responsible not
only for the happiness but for the
lives of his wife and their friends.
What II something should go wrongi
But nothing did go wrong. He
stopped twice. II Is true, and exam
lned carefully his car; but the only
result Of his search was plentiful
bedaubing Of oil and gasoline on his
hands and of roadway dust on his
clothing. He was used to this and
did not mind IL, howeyer-until he
went to dinner at the Lakeside House
beside the fresh daintiness of his wife
and their friends; then he did mind
Il.
The ride home was delightful, so the
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-24
A Carver.

The new boarder shyly took his seat
at Mrs. Simpkins' table.
MAY ask, SIR" said the old board,
er. what your occupation Isl"
ooh, | am sculptor" replied the
newcomer
you carve marble, do your pur,
sued the veteran.
II do.n
Then continued the other, Il see
you will be valuable acquisition in
this happy house. Do you mind com
ing up TO this end Of the table and
carving the fowl?''
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-24
DYED HER SKIRT, DRESS,
SWEATER AND DRAPERlES
WITH DIAMOND DYES"

Each package of Diamond Dyes" con-
tains directions so simple any woman can
dye or tint her worn, shabby dresses,
skirts, waists, coats, stockings, sweaters,
coverings, draperies, hangings, everything,
even if she has never dyed before Buy
Diamond Dyes"-no other kind-then
perfect home dyeing is sure because Dia-
mond Dyes are guaranteed not to spot,
fade, streak or run. Tell your druggist
whether the material you wish to dye is
wool or silk, or whether it Is linen, cot
ton or mixed ods--advertisement
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-24
Not Ever.

Rastus Ito Sambo, in an under
tone)--I amt the man ! useter wuz.
Time WIZ when could whip the OF
woman in fair, stan'-up fight.
The Old Woman (overhearing)
You's black liar, Rastus Johnsing.
Time wuzn't, time amt, an time amt
gwine to Nashville Tennesseean.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-24
NAME "BAYER" is ON
GENUINE ASPIRIN
See the Safety @Bayer
Cross"

If you want the true, world-famous
Aspirin, as prescribed by physicians for
over twenty-one years, you must ask
for "Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin"
The Slayer Cross is stamped on
each tablet and appears on each pack
age for your protection against imita-
ns.-Adyertisement
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-24
Proof.

81 am philosopher" admitted the
gentlemen whose frontispiece was as
elongated and solemn as that of rare
old fiddle.
'sWhat makes you think so?" we
skeptically inquired.
Because" he answered. although
am aware that + am not appreciated it
does not hurt my feelings in the least. .
Kansas City Star.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-24
Rritain,s Ralmy Climate.

London Daily Mfrror-Her hair is
always exquisitely dressed and her
shoes in perfect shape No more in
the way of dress is required of any
woman.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-24
porchW
IdIe to Rorrow Irnuhle

Sorrow comes soon enough without
dependency. 1t does a man no good
to carry around lightning rod to at
tract trouble.-Aughey.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-24
Naturally.

Artists Wife "Anatole, somebody's
knocking" Artist-Don't answer.
then they'll think we are on the
Riviera"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-24
somewhat contradictorx.

She (tenderIy)-"And are mine the
only lips you have kissed?' He-"Yes,
and they are the sweetest of ALL"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-24
Proper Place,

Judge-Where were your supporters
in this crime?
Prisoner had 'em on, judge.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-24

M your years of strength prepare
for your years Of weakness.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-24
Just So.

Your heart seems to miss beat
now and then" Engine trouble, Ell,
doc?"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-24
ELEPHANTS BOARD
AND KEEP
It Cost Nothing-That Wonderful Gift. But, Oh, the
Horrors of Ownership That Followed.
By ELEANOR PORTER

Author Of "Pollyanna," just David" Etc
Copyright by EIeanor
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-31

evening slippers. but Milady is sure to
owe the success of her costume to the
Influence of at least one foreign land,
and quite probably more than one.
Right now the shawl is playing an
important part In the realm OF fash-
ion. 1t may be some rare old Paisley
shawl. that has been In the family for
many generations, or a frlnged, siIken
luxury that holds the secrets OF the
Alhambra or the fascination OF the
land of Don Quixote in its luxurious
folds, but Its prominence in the mode
Is undeniabie. Paisley is everywhere.
used as trimming. as a material for
handbags and the fashionable short
coatee, It is being initiated on a
thousand looms, and its patterning has
Invaded the REALM OF metal fabrics
piumes and lining silks It's judicious
use is both smart and fascinating, but
there is an inclination 70 oyeruse
The Spanish shawl, whether of silk
OF lace or crepe de chine, has met
with favor everywhere, and for sew
erai seasons has been much In evil
oence The beauty OF the silken shawl
10 irresistible. It's embroideries 60
beautiful both in color and design,
thst they have an artistic. as we'll as
material value. Indeed, they're
quite as dear in price. as they are TO
the heart Of fashion. The Spanish
shawl Of hand-run lace is quite as
distinctive and appealing as the
heavier shawls. though in q totally
different way.
Again II is Spain that makes a con-
tribntion to the world OF accessories.
this time In huge, carved combs for
wear with the formal colffure. They
come in amber, tortoise shell and lei.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-31

mode. One land is noted for its love-
ly colors, another fol- It's rich EN-
broideries. and still another for the
wonderful patterning of It's fabrics,
so designers, vying with each other
10 produce the utmost In charming
models, cross many seas and search
many lands for Inspiration in their
work. And we have come to be ia
mlliar with many modes--ancient ana
modern. domestic and foreign. for
whatever charm lies hidden in the
fashions OF bygone century or the
native costume OF foreign race. that
charm eventually becomes a part of
"American" styles.
We have long reveled In the ex-
quisite beauty OF the embroideries
from China and JHpan--their unusual
color tints and patterns, and the perR
fectlon OF tho work itself. Now we
are learning to differentists. between
the handiwork of Russia, the Balkan
States, PersiA-all the lands where
nimbls fingered women devote their
days 10 f1ns embroideries. The pres
ent-day drApea, 80 familiar to us all.
had their inspiration in fRr-ofr Egypt
and classic Greece. Ono style theme
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-31

is reminiscent OF the French Empire;
another of the italian Renaissance;
and yet a third shows the influence OF
the Venice of carnival time. Hats
that droop Cavalierly, draperies that
sweep picturesquely. velvets with a
medi@val charm: all these are the
result of other costume periods that
have made deep impression on the
master designers of the present.
And II we are to initiate the gentle
folk Of other centuries In the lines of
our afternoon and evening frocks. or
the cut OF our daytime coat or gown,
then we must be consistent. and seek
the accessories TO complement this
outerwear in whatever corner of the
world the correct details are orig
mated. II does not detrsct from the
charm, but rather adds East to the
wearing, that the style OF a shawl, a
piece of Jeweiry or a fan is a repro
ductlon OF a bit OF adornment that
was in fashion a thousand years ago
for It is sure to be cleperly adapted to
ttEe present-da mode and the costume
II compliments. II may be tho head
dress. the girdle. the handbag, the
earrings, or the buckles on her dainty
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-31
For Brief Time At Least She May Rest On the Lauels She
Has Won - Mode of Magnifcence Assures Her
A Successful Social Season

may be anywhere at all: an interlude,
perhaps between the old, low waist
limo and a new one that is definitely
normal For when fashion detail ia
neither one thing or tho other, 1t may
slide gradually into either, And the
hemline Ia just as uncertain as the
walstline II Is extremely long In the
period gowna, but as short as eight
inches from the floor in other frocks,
though It frequently has an appear
ence Of length because OF the drapes
and panels that fall below the hem
line by the law Of contrast we are
due for season Of the straight hem
line, since designers have been flirting
fof a considerable perlod with the
uneven hem edge. II ones gown is
draped 'on either side, It Is quite in
fashion, but the really newest drape Is
confined. not at tho side. but directly
In front, SO II is plain TO be seen
that while the current is. apparently
unchanging there are, in reality tiny
rippies hero and there appearing, dis
appearing. but inevitably appearing
again. Soon we shall be very con-
scious of the ripplesl
Fashion Sponsors The Jeweled
Accessory
One feature OF the mode ia most
lmpresslve-jewelry is worn In great
profusion. II one possesses beautiful
diamonds, pearls or sapphlres, she
will wear them all. II it be humanity
possible. And II precious Jewels she
has none, she viii wear semi precious
stones, not one bracelet but half, a
aE
neck, a jeweled headdress and the
inevitable earnings large. long and
strik!ngly beautiful In design. These
items are part OF the accepted mode
In evening dress. Too much stress
cannot be laid on the headdress and
the part II plays In formal eostumlnE.
II may be radiant tiara OF sparkling
jewels; a jeweied wreath: or a wreath
OF velvet and metal leaves II may
be feather. or II may be a bandeau
OF ribbon 10 match the gown, with a
pin OF brllliants to distinguish Il. Such
a bandeau Is one OF the chief charms
OF the black velvet costume above.
While youth wears wreath or fow-
ers, sophistication wears & Spanish
comb. Slippers and hosiery to really
complement must compliment. Silver
cloth and gold velvet and satin are
the leading Slipper fabrics the hosiery
matches, OF course. Gloves are reg
ulatlon evening length. when worn At
all. Long gloves or none Is the rule,
A Frock OF Novel Lines
Crepe and beads make the slim little
gown with its contrasting drape OF the
untrimmed fabric. Crepe is not new
as a material. nor are beads as a
trimming but the application OF the
beads on the crepe Is most decidedly
novel since waist and skirt are beaded
in different patterns. An intricate
design on the skirt makes Il appear
heavier than the waist. which Is 30
embroidered that It gives a slightly
less than normal waistline, The last
rows OF beads on the bodice are run
closer together than the rest. and
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-31

- HERE'S Just the hint of a
~ foreign accent In Fashions New
81 Year greeting. Al times Il seems
~zzS TO be Russian, again it's Spanish.
Italian. French or Persian. and at
other times It bears traces OF the
strange tongue native In the close
vicinity OF the Pyramids and the
Sphinx. But though Fashion be
versatile. and speak a smatterlng OF
many tongues, she IS. at heart. Amer
lean. And the gowns she wears. the
modes she accepts, and the dainty
accessories she demands as her right,
simply show that she can adapt the
new. tho strange and the foreign TO
her use and needs. yet lose no part
OF her individuality. a
But any attempt 70 resolve the
mode into it's component parts dis
closes the widely varied sources OF ita
charm, ana no small number Of these
sources are unmistakably foreign.
This is not strange since the decree
has gone soreh that apparel shall be
gorgeous, rich and beautiful, and
every land and every people has aomo
treasured contribution of the past or
OF the present. 70 make 70 such a
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-31

did, will always hold an assured and
prominent place. but the more gor.
geous metal designs are really the lace
mode OF the moment. They CLEAN
and glitter with the sheen OF silver,
steel old gold and bronze. and lend
a rare atmosphere OF luxury and light.
some ioveliness to the costume.
There's a wonderful possibility for
the home dressmaker In the lace slip
overs that are 10 be had In all the
WE'LL loved shades. They may be used
for restaurant wear or any informa.
occasion, requiring only a matching
or contrasting slip and the possible
adiition of girdle--or whatever
watstliue garniture best becomes the
wearer.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-31
Subtle Charm in the New Laces

~ RUE beauty characterizes the new
silk and metal allovers and fiounc-
- lngs that play so important a part
IN the seasons fashions. There is
hardly . wardrobe that does not In
elude at least one all lace overbiouse
or gown. daintily conceived, and fash
Toned from one-ot the many new pat
ternings. that are distinctive In both
design and coioring. The silk cire lace
allovers and tiouncings are brilliantly
finished. while the silk Boheme laces
are softer and more delicate In both
pattern and quality. and the two tone
laces- many of them copies OF Paris
originals are most unusual
The old favorites - Cluny, Filet,
Point de VenIse. Irish. and all their
kin--many OF them fragile, yet spleu-
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-31

in antique. floral or conventional de
signs; or they are gorgeous, guttering
Things of precious stones and metals.
Other types of the headdress take
their form from the gown they com
plement--it may be band, that sug
gests the ancient Greek or Roman
MET or crown of precious or semi
precious stones--Russian fashion. The
latter style of headdress, exemplifed
In the picture. is particularly fitting
II the gown be OF velvet or one of the
sumptuous metal cloths, that are the
last word in stateliness and beauty.
Since we have become slaves to the
vogue for costume jewelry, II is nice
to know that one may pick up really
excellent reproductions or valuable
pieces. Many OF the rings. bracelets
and earrings are not only limitations
of Egyptian. Italian, Spanish or
Oriental Jewelry. but they are fire..
quently made In the very land whose
art they counterfeit. One can never
tell what quaint and distant people
inspired the girdle or 1eweled orna
ment that is worn with a velvet gown
The links OF the girdle may be copies
OF an Egyptian medallion. or the pat.
tern OF the ornament a well executed
copy OF some famous jeweled piece
that was the property OF a forgotten
Queen or Empress, For It matters
not whence or how-we are concerned
only with the suitability OF the details
OF our costuming, To US IT is Amer
team, though the inspiration for #
may have come originally from the
land OF pagodas and temple bells. OF
been born in the very heart OF tor.
tured Russia.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-31

in some OF It's most important details.
1t Is matter for comment that the
neckline Is neither round or bateau,
instead It seems to have hesitated as
to Just the lines It should take. choos-
ing first to be V~shaped, and later
squaring the with a tiny vestee of
metal cloth. The drape is there. but
1t is the Egyptian type that is caught
squarely In front at normal waist
line. The skirt Is neither very short
nor very long. Headdress. shoes ara
costume Jewelry bring out the beauty
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-31

of the gown itself, providing Just the
note of color contrast that black
gown needs.
Perhaps the designer that chose the
lines and details OF the gown that 80
becomes the lady in the quaint poke
bonnet. had intimate knowledge an to
the WHITTIER OF fashion, at any rate
she made the gray fox fur. the crepe
and novelty velvet express ideas that
are different. The skirt would have
difficulty In proving 1t was not fun.
and the wide sleeves. in combination
with wide skirt give most unusual
effect. The walstlineN defined by a
braided girdle OF the velvet and jo'
and metal ornament. is nearly nor.
NAL It is the impression of width
and the contrast of the fox fur trim
ming that make for the individuality
OF the gown.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-31

that the side and back draped gown
displays. A sleeve. open from the
elbow to the wrist, but caught at the
wrist in a combining band of embroid-
cry; and band OF the same embroid-
cry to emphasize the unusually OF the
drape; these are the clever aids en-
ployed by the designer. And they arc
employed in such a way that they
detract not a bit from the beauty Of
the fabric. which u the frock's chief
charm.
Future Possibilities In New Evening
Frocis
Nothing could be iovelier than the
stately evening gown OF black velvet
with its richly teweled buckle. And
It shows the possible trend of fashion
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-31

these half dozen strands give An
ished APPEARANCE. Note the velvet
Hover that confines the drape at the
nip and the almost straight. and
signify shoEter hemline. Since the
dress itself is youthful, the costume
jewslry must be youthful too. hence
pearls for necklace, watch and tassei
bracelet are the choice. No other
shoes would quite so well become the
gown as the Colonial type in black
sayn, for they bring the solid color
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-31
OF the drape into bold relief.
Embroidery And An Unusual

of the drape into bold relief.
Embroidery And An Unusual Drape
The gown OF plain and printed.
crepe holds to the uneven hemline and
side drape. but shows near-to-nor-
NAL waistline. The noticeable features
OF the dress are the treatment of the
drapery of plain crepe. which opens
up over an underskirt OF the printed
fabric; the ornament OF wooden beads
no other would so perfectly At the
material and the model--and the
unsual sleeves, bead edged, and faced
With tho contrasting crepe.
Fashions fondness for novelty
fabrics OF exceeding beauty NAV be
easily pardoned, when a model is
evolved with the real individuality
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-31

\ TT N HEN tho opera season has
II H formally opened and winter
: AAE festivities are in fun swing, II
WV may truly be said that fashion
- stabilized. that Is. for so long
period as fashion ever holds true TO
any vogue. No one can say with any
degree OF confidence how long that
really is, for in the mode OF tho
present there Is always IA forecast of
\ the future The evening gown most
recently added 10 tho wardrobe IS
quite likely to show some new and
! interesting detail. and the newest aft
| ernoon frock % sure to show a dif-
ferent line, or new fabric, coloring
or trimming. One must be ever on
the alert. II she ia to keen her finger
on the pulse OF the mode, as It beats
strongly and steadily, beneath tho dis-
play or raiment seen in famous fash
ION centers
The formal attire OF the Immediate
present is notable. first. for Ns Kor-
l geousness. both OF fabric and color
and second for its intricacy OF design
lr stress were 20 be laid on any one
material. metallic cloth would be that
one and after that the velvets both
black and colored. SO great ia the
ming costumes are designed OF gold or
silver tissue, or some other variation
p OF the popular metal cloth, Even the
' slippers, hose and headdress, designed
for wear with such a costume. match
the gown in direct contrast. vet tust
as gorgeous IN It's way, is the mode OF
\ velvet. greatly favored by both matron
y md debutante After the velvets and
metallic clothes come crepes, the
\ 'lingy type, and tafretas, the preroga-
II i've OF youth.
Brilliant CoIors Predominate
/ without doubt We are having a
I colorful season, for when there is
nought OF brilliancy IN the gown itself
there is sure to be in the costume
iewelry, the headdross or the fan.
J Gold and silver predominant. but there
are greens. bright blues, deep rose,
cerise and all sorts OF yellows. pinks
and purples. The most stately gown
OF inky velvet becomes a colorful
thing, when It's draperies are caught
with a Jeweled ornament, the jewel
7olors reflected in the capriclous
y depths OF a feather fan. or the decora-
y i've motif OF the headdress, with
l these gorgeous fabrics and rich color
y ngs 20 stately lines. Quite naturally
Z one expects the velvets and crepes 10
be draped, and taffeta 70 boast bout
fant draperies or wide-skirted. youth
full lines Rich materials prcsuppose
the basque and bodice mode. intricate
beading, the exquisite tracery OF airy
laces, and royal furs for landings.
There Are Hints or Change
Full of wiles--snd guile--is fashion,
evidenced by tendency to the uneven
neckline, arrived AT by the use OF a
jeweled strap on one shoulder, and q
drapery. In place OF a sleeve. on the
other. We have had several seasons
OF dhe low waistline. but there's a
rumor that the normal waistline is
coming back. Just now the waistline
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-31

HEN tho, opera season has
formally opened, and winter
festivities are in full swing. II
may truly be said that fashion