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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-09-19
Traveller Tells of
Odd Desert Customs

The great traveller, Dorothy Mills.
mas just returned from q journey Of
discovery through Africa, where she
spent weeks under the same roof with
the members of the wariike tribe of
the Touaregs, in order 10 study their
ways and custoHs, says the Detroit
News. The Touaregs wander like the
other nomad tribes, through the Sa-
hara desert. She relates that when
slave of his tribe wants to change
his master, instead of giving notice to
some one in authority, he goes to the
tent of the man WHOM he wants to
serve and cuts through the knee-sin-
ews of his camel so that 1t cannot
walk. He then offers himself as
a substitute to the owner, who is gen.
orally glad to take him.
The women are the most remarkable
of this tribe, it appears. They wash
themselves with sand and at meals the
women eat first, the men and children
having what is left over. The ideal
beauty for women among the Touaregs
is to be very fat. Little girls are
stuffed in the cruelest fashion after
their eighth year. They are rubbed
daily with oil and then rolled in the
sand to close up the pores. The women
are so fat they are unable to move
without the help of their slaves.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-09-19
CHAPTER XVI
The Great Ally.

The Selectmen of Boston, seeing the
city threatened with destruction. had
made terms with Washington for the
British army. Ii was to be allowed
peaceably to abandon the city and
withdraw In its fleet of one hundred
and fifty vessels. The American army
was now well organized and in high
spirit. Washington waited on Dor
chester Heights for the evacuation of
Boston to be completed. Meanwhile,
large force was sent to New York TO
assist in the defense Of that city Jack
and Solomon went with 1t. On ac-
count Of their physical condition.
horses were provided for them. and on
<helr arrival each was to have a leave
of two weeks, "for repairs" as Solo
mon put t. They went up to Albany
for rest and visit and returned
eager COR the work which awaited
them.
They spent spring and summer of
heasy toll in building defenses and
training recruits. The country was
uname with excitement. Rhode Island
and Connecticut declared for indie
pendence. The fire ran across their
borders and down the seaboard. Other
colonies we're making or discussing
like declarations. John Adams. on his
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-09-19
In heDays ofPoor Richard
BY IRVING BACTIELLER
cwsssrp vroB ACHE
BY IRVING BACHELLER

way to congress, told of the defeat of
the Northern army In Canada and how
1t was heading southwark "eaten with
vermin. diseased. scattered. dispirited.
unclad, unfed, dlsgraced." Colonies
were ignoring the older order of
things, electing their own assemblies
| and enacting their own laws. The
| Tory provincial assemblies were I'M
able to get men enough together to
make pretense of doing business.
In June. by a narrow margin, the
congress declared for independence,
on the motion of Richard Henry Lee
Of Virginia. A declaration was drafted
and soon adopted by all the provincial
congresses. 1t was engrossed on
parchment and signed by the delegates
of the thirteen states on the second
of August Jack went to that men,
orable scene as an mid to John Adams,
who was then the head of the war
board.
In August, Howe had moved part
of his army from Halifax TO Staten
Island and offensive operations were
daily expected in Washington's army.
Jack hurried to his regiment, then in
camp with others on the heights back
of Brooklyn. The troops there were
not ready for strong attack. General
Greene, who was In command OF the
division, had suddenly fallen Ill. Jack
crossed the river the night of mis- ar
rival with message TO General Wash
ington. The latter returned with the
young colonel to survey the situation.
He had discovered British scouts In
the wooded country near Gravesend
He and Jack were detailed to keep
watch of that part of the island and
Its shores with horses posted at con-
venient points so that, If necessary,
they could make quick reports.
Next day, far beyond the outposts |
In the bush, they tied their horses in |
the little stable near Remsen's cabin |
on the south road and went on afoot |
through the bush. Suddenly Solomon |
stopped and lifted his hand and lis
tened. Then he dropped and put his
ear to the ground. He beckoned to
Jack, who crept near him.
Somebody's nigh us afore an be-
hind" he whispered. 1--WE better hide
till dark comes. You crawl into that
oil holler log. I'll nose myself under
a brushpile."
They were in burnt slash where
the soft timber had been cut some
time before. The land was covered
with a thick, spotty growth of poplar
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-09-19

is Amazingly serviceable. II attains a
tailored aspect in that plain knit-bind-
ings and border finish the V-neck. long
snug-fitting sleeves, hip-band and
girdle.
= distinctively new and effective
color combination is light blue with
purple trimmings
Among the startling new effects are
sheered wool trims on sweaters and
knitted suits as well. When developed
in grays and tans the appearance is
that Of fur. If not In the fur color
ings. then these new trimmings, which
promise TO feature big from now on.
are of accurate match color to the
foundatiOnal color of the garment
which 1t embellishes.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
CO. 1874 Western NswsDaps- Caions
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-09-19
CARD ROOM NO PLACE
TO SPEND VACATION

When Mr.. Mann of Anytown arrived
With the Mrs. and youngsters at the
vacation resort there sat the usual as
sortment of fat gentlemen playing
pinochle and uncomfortably-gar
women playing bridge or NAH jongg.
what the dickens do they go on a
vacation for?" Mr.. Mann queried of
Mrs. Mann.
And yet the pinochle-bridge scene
may be found at countless thousands
of resorts. Grown men and women
go on vacations and do little more
than play cards or similarly dodge
boredom, says the Cincinnati Post.
These people could well take les
sons from their children, who use this
opportunity to let loose pent-up sup
pressions of the year and run about
shouting and playing.
OF course. every fat-paunched gent
can't play Indian or tag, but he can
learn the lesson of letting his mind
get into healthful paths. He can get
away from the hotel steps and hike
along tree-covered trails, or across
understanding country meadows.
There are a thousand things he can
do that would reduce his girth and
put him in far better condition when
the vacation ends-that is, unless he
is an invalid.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-09-19

H. many .ancy motives with pompons
AMI Leather busters" the favorites.
ostrich in soft plumes, fringes and
lancies, leads all the rest. Wide or
narrow ribbons, new ornaments and
oed embroideries are the main con
trlbutors of other trimmings.
Al the top of the group a velvet hat
is shown with a scarf trimming of me
tanic silk ending In ostrich fringe. At
rhe left a felt shape is swathed in
vide ribbon with outstanding Loops at
the front. A velvet-covered. helmet
shape is covered with coque head
and shower OF feathers. made of os-
rrich fiues The little felt hat next
has decorations Of narrow ribbon. and
the model Of corded silk is finished
with band of ribbon edged with
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-09-19

who go out to meet the mode at the
opening events. No longer the little,
close-fitting hat flaunty its leadership.
Its place has been usurped by more
spirited hats, high crowned and
brimmed. Tall, square crowns with
varied brims. helmets. sailors and
soft picture hats. have lured our way
ward fancies away from the simple
cloche. 1t remains only in company
with little brim which usually turns
sauclly up at the front and which adds
to the charm.
A glimpse of the incoming modes is
provided by the group of hats pictured
here. Hatters' plush and other
plushes. velvet. felt, velours. corded
silks. afford the backgrounds for the
seasons rich but simple trimmings.
THESE are Of ostrich or other feathers,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-09-19
"A Nafipe-Born Prince"

During the reign of Edward /, the
Welsh rose against the English de-
claring that they would never acknowl-
edge allegiance to any prince but of
their own nation and language and of
unblamable life" Edward Ii was
born in castle at Carnarvon,
Wales, and he was presented to
the Welsh people as "a native
born prince Of unblamable life who
could speak no word of English" From
that date the recognized heir to the
English throne has borne the title Of
Prince Of Wales
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-09-19

en- high in social status, and of means
unlimited, clad, as they are SO often
these days, in white wooden skirts
over-bloused with sweaters of white
WOOL bespeaking naive simplicity.
While all white knitted apparel Is
of outstanding Importance and is as
sured continuance of favor through
out the coming months there is also
decided inclination toward warm
colors which tone in with the autvDln
landscape The radiant tomato red.
pnstriped with plain knit white. the
chosen color scheme for the sweater
in the picture, seems 10 reflect the
very sunset glow of harvest time. 1t
Is one of the newest jumper models
acclaimed by fashion authorities,
Knitted of the finest of mohair, II
gives cobweb appearance. yet II
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-09-19
NEW STYLE IN MILLINERY;
SIMPLE SWEATER is POPULAR

narrow braid and adorned with Chi
nese embroidery.
To women of fashion, this sim
pie sweater type is an outstanding
note Of smart appeal this season. In
fact, with those who lead In the art
Of dress, the idea Of unaffected knitted
outfits, has become a hobby, to the
extent that the simple sweater. call II
slipon. jumper or pullover. as you
please, with pleated skirt declares
style personified.
A charming sight II Is to note WON
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-09-19

lust low plain. smart felt hats and
J simple tailored hats are selling
freely-for school girls must be hat
ted and everyone else equipped for
the interim between summer and win
ter. In the meantime. behind the
scenes In millinery shops, prepare
lions are going forward for the first
displays of winter millinery. They are
due to arrive In September or very
early in October.
A decided change In millinery styles
will greet those enterprislng women
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-09-19
The cutioura Toilet Trio.

Having cleared your skin keep 1t clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations. The Soap to cleanse
and purify, the Ointment to soothe and
heal, the Talcum to powder and per-
fume. No toilet table is complete
without them.-Advertisem
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-09-19

Fruit of life is not success, but ex-
perience; and too much of that is
apples of Sodom-dust.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-05-02
Northwest Furniture Week
a Good Advertisement

Not only is the present week be-
ing used to direct attention to
the necessity Of conserving the
supply of timber in our forests,
but on the coast especial atten-
ton is called to- Northwest-made
furniture. From humble begin
nings a few years ago the manu-
facturer of furniture has become
an industry of great importance
to the northwest.
Statisticians, delvimg i'm the file
Of Puget Sound manufacturers,
have mearthed these interesting
figures: In 1923 the output of
Northwest furniture factories to-
tailed approximately 100000.
OF this amount almost half re-
manned here to pay Northwest
furniture workers and buy ma
terial.: The number of employs
ees exceeded 1000: Factories al
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-05-02
WHERE SHALL WE co?
ANYWHERE ON VASHON

A little trip over to the govern
ment Lighthouse and its plant at
Robinson Point, was enjoyed on
'onday afternoon by the News
Record folk. Tins plant con-
sIsus Of a modern life saving sta
ton, light house and two large
a" cllngs with beautiful grounds.
W. 5. Dennng and Mr.. Filingor
are IN charge of the plant. Go-
ns on to Luana Beach the home
OF Frank Iubbel one OF the pio-
ncers who not long since ucscrIp
~ tins beach IN song in the
NewSRecord. We found ann in.
tercsting and altogether unique
array Of summer cabins and diff
ferent sizes, shapes. colors and
materials, lining the pebbly beach
and overlooking the water north
and east. Here are all sorts of
rudely built, yet entertaining
play ground apparatus, and ev-
erywhere; the most unusual dec
oratlons of roots and branches,
shaped like people and animals
and you feel that you are visiting
a new sort. Of silent circus when
you walk up the long board walk
running the full length of the
place. The dwellings of the keep
ers of this resort are comfortable
homes quite inviting in appear
anee. But after all it is not
circus but an attractive beach re
sort, where it is said hundreds of
people gather on summer day
coming hundreds of miles, some
of them.
A drive westward past MANY
good looking homes brought us
to Ellisport, a natural bower of
beauty overlooking the Sound,
where you halt and your mouth
waters for the strawberries and
cream that you anticipate the en-
joyment of in the Festival there
in June. One does not mind
going home tho ON this island for
you enjoy every road and every
bit of the scenic beauty that lines
all the way past Portage, Quarter
master Harbor, Burton and Cent
err to Vashon-the Islands heart.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-05-02

ready III operation occupy over
200 acres of ground:
Tacoma has taken the lead in
furnituhs manufacturing I'M the
Northwest, and the IA or more
factories i'm Tacoma now turn out
more furniture and house furnish
mgs than any other city in the
United States west Of the Missi-
ssippl river: Tacoma stores are
giving much space and advertis-
ing this week to- these products.
The best artisans and the most
sllilful designers are turning out
Noifhw est-made furniture which
compares more than favorably
in finish and beauty, with fumi-
ture made anywhere else in the
limited States.
The largest retail furniture
house I'M the Northwest, is Il.
Schoenfeld & Sons. of Tacoma.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-05-02
PRES. COOLIDGE ON
INTERNATIONAL PEACE

President Coolidge in his speech
before the annual meeting Of the
Associated Press favored another
diarmament conference to ,tahe
up the question where the con.
ference of 1921-1922 left off,
His closing remarks We're:
'tIn its final determination
peace must come from the heart
of the people. Unless it abide
there, we cannot build for it amy
artificial lodging place. If the
will of the world be evil, there is
no al'tifice by which we can pro
tect the nations from evil re
suits"
Governments can do much for
the betterment of the world. They
are the instrument thru which hu,
manity act in international re.
lations. Because they can not
do everything, they must mot he,
elect to do what they cam
"But the final establishment
of peace, the complete mainten-
ance of goood will toward men,
will be found only in the right,
eousness of the people of the
earth. Wars will cease when
they will that they shall cease,
Peace will reign when they will
1T it shall reign"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-05-02
Beautiful Spring Beach South Of Camp Sealth
SPRING BEACH

This is one of the most beau,
tiful of the many popular beaches
on Vashon Island. 1t is on the
southwest side due south of Camp
Sealth, the home of the Campfire
Girls in summer. 1t is owned by
Ritz Of Tacoma and forms for
Tacomans a choice vacation spot
and Seattle people, too, find their
way to this delightful place. 1t
is here VWshon meets society, re-.
laxing on sdmmer days. This
charming spot is reached only by
boat.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-05-02
RI.COUNTY CONTEST
WON BY MISS HEINNS

In the Tri-County Contest, in
Guiding high school students Of
Jefferson, Crook and Des Chutes
counties in eastern Oregon, Ruth
Helms of Madras, Ore. won first
in tipping in the senior Lewiston,
with net Of 81 words per minute
surprising last years record Of
so words per min, She also won
sd place in shorthand Berta
Campbell was second and Delbert
Hale Of Redmond was third.
The contest was held April
18th, 1924,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-05-02
DOCKTON
Mrs. Claude Petersen.

=
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Nilsen and
children spent Sunday lat Tacoma
and were the guests at the Davis
home.
Mrs. A. J. Stuckey and Mrs, Il,
Larsen spent Thursday of last
week with ms. W.Phillips at her
home near Burton.
Mr., NJ. Botich and Mr., NJ. Ra-
din left Thursday for Uaitouche,
Alaska, where they will be emf
ployedi by a camnery for the sea
son.
Mrs. C. Madison and daughter
lone spent Saturday with Mrs, j.
Busanich and other old time
friends at this place.
n r.
Mr.. J. Danielsom returned to
his home from a fishing season in
the north where he spent several
months. He is now spending con
siderable time beautifyimg his
home fore leaving for the north
again.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. Petersen
and SION Clifford, Mrs. NJ. Plan
chald and little daughter Phillis
motored to Southern Heights Gu
Sunday and spent the day with
Mr., add Mrs, Dan Landis; they
were accompanied home by Mis-
c. Larsen who also was a guest
at the Lander's home.
y n
Mrs. LaF'rance who has been i'll
for Some time left for Seattle on
Sunday to be a guest of Mrs. B.
r. Sdanlon, while talking treat
ment in that city.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Danielsen and
children motored to Tacoma Sun.
day and spent the day with Mrs
Danielsen's uncle and aunt Mr.
and Mrs. Andersen at Summit.
Mrs. X. Dmielsen is spending
the week in Tacoma where she
is guest of relatives and friends
A large company Of Docllton.
mites ATTENDED the play at Bur
ton High, enjoying it very much
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-05-02

The last day of school is going
TO be Parents Day and picnic
will be held on the school ground
The high school will hold a track
meet and there will be exhibits
from the Domestic Science, Nam
ual Training and English classes.
The grade boys and girls played
Columbia Thursday afternoon.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-05-02
STATE DEMOCRATS
MEET IN SEATTLE

This Friday morning witnessed
gathering of the state Demo-
cratic forces in convention in
Seattle. The first to be held
there in a presidential year Since
the second Bryan. Mckinley cam
paign of 1900. Business sessions
at the Shrine Temple and living
quarters at the Frye Hotel. The
convention will endorse the Nc
Adoo's nomination.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-05-02
MRS. MARY S. STILWELL
ADDRESSES W.C.T.U.


The w. c. Y. u. held its month
ly meeting on Monday afternoon
at the Community church, witt
about Is ladies present. Mn
Stilwell from the Ross union. S,
attle. was present and addresSc,
the meeting after reading the Ii
bic story Of Nehemiah s rebuilt
inc the wall Of Jerusalem, Ne
4th chapter, and PRAYER by tn.
President Mrs. Il. c. Beall.
Mns. StilweIl's address was a
incitation to hold fast flo the goo
work done bv the w c. r. II. aim
70 further work Even thouu
but an hour n month much NAV b.
accomplished bv each member j.
each union-in the aggre gate-it
is worth while effort. She, EN-
phasized using the ballot. Elect
good! men to office; Peace officers
that are not too peaceful.
Recommended a Y. P. B. for
the young people and an Il. T. L..
for younger children, societies
that teach temperance primarily
She brought hand books to give
to all Interested I'M w. G. 7. U.
work-free copies and also lit
tie treat from her son who is a
Seattle professor in one of the
schools,a box of chocolates to pass
among the ladies. This rare and
altogether charming courtesy to
his mothers w. G. T. u. friends
called forth smiles and thanks
voted to him, and to Mrs. Stilwell
for bringing it along with her
words of encouragement and in
formation.
The chair appointed Mrs. But
cher and Mrs. Whitfield to con-
fer with the Campfire Girls to see
whether that society has in its
work any special temperate elm
struction, also Mrs. Morgan was
appointed to make the same re-
search i'm regard TO the Scouts.
Mrs. Butcher who is treasurer
of the union brought QUA COCO
nomts regarding the handling OF
con,ranand nuuor, wonuered Just
whether 1t was all spilled out.
me writer, having lived in Mon
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-05-02

Hamilton Baslain who is one
of the new corners to- the Island is
now regular reader of the News
Record. The Baskins have a new
baby born since they came hene
and Mrs. Baskin has suffered
from severe weakness in her
eyes. She is now getting over the
trouble the News-Record is glad
to report.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-05-02

Mrs. P. Monroe Smock has
been spending several days in Sc
attic and is still there. Mr..
Smock also has remained in town
instead Of coming home in the ev-
ening, until last Sunday when he
visited the babies, who are well
looked after at the family home
in Vashon, by Mrs. Henry, the
house keeper.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. n, Garrison enter
tanned Rev. Hagoes at dinner on
Sunday after service, which was
held at II a IN. ait the community
house.
Father Mertens of Tacoma con
,ducted service at the st. Patricks
church Sunday; and the. infant
sen of Mr.. andM rs, D. Beretich
was christened at the service and
was named Nicholas Donald.
Mrs. Marcovich and G. Bere-
tiGh Of Nacoma We're week end
guests of their brother and sister
in law Mr., and NIlls, d. Beretich.
The Ladies Aid Society will
meet at the home OF Mrs. II, Lar
sen Wednesday, May 18th.
Mrs. j. Bushnich entertained
a number Of small folks at her
home, Tuesday. April 20. in hon
or Of her granddaughter Chariot,
ninth birthday anniversary. The
afternoon was spent in lplhyimg
gpinns after which an elaborate
birthday supper was served. The
children were accompanied by
their mothers who eni9l'ad tho
party as much as they did. A
Of beautiful gifts were re
ccived by the honored guest.
Mrs. Ellerscn Of Tacoma spent
Monday with her sister in law,
MrS. J Petersen.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-05-02
COME PREPARED TO
PAINT AND EAT

Community Day, centeuing a.
ound Maury Hall on May Bird,
Saturday, will be a 'rousing ocl
easion, picnic, bountiiul dinner
served, by the women-while the
men paint the hall,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-05-02
COMMUNITY CHURCH

Bible school at 10 am.
Sermon at IL am.
Subject: GA Great Question and
Gods Answer.
Community Service at Mrs,
Holmes at 2:30 p. m.
Christian League at Z p. m.
\, ,mon at s p. M, Subject; "The
t'avil'S Bird"
Special music by the choir.
A. MATHESON, Pastor