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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-19

Forywo of the the United
cial difficulties
Roebuck Agricultural Foundation which the
made by the United States Department
Of
preston blame
that high freight responsible blame the high interest
and think m
and farmers shows that the in Is
their creditors without legal making total about
96 had without
additional 10 really bankrupt but holding through the
of creditors
and for the three Mountain nearly The of
who their property materially higher,
all
II of all bankruptcy farmers these
all such this 1922 had nearly
neciency
Agricultural Foundation practically ali of them
by who had been doing fairly well until they entered the period
Of dedation,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-19
Bobbed Hair Long Ago

1.-THE new woman" will no longer be
able to employ as sign of her emanci-
patton bobbed head Of hair. It has
just been discovered in the little town
of Wilmington, Northamptonshire, that
this fashion is ut least five hundred
years old The restoration of the par
ish church there has revealed a paint
Ing depicting women with their hair
bobbed In the style Of 1924.
Hidden under coating of thin plaster
were discovered wall paintings repre-
senting the resurrection and the judg-
ment. The plaster has now been care
fully removed to show the decorat lions.
Most Of the figures in the paintings
are women. Some have their hair
falling about the shoulders, but the
artist has given the majority short
hair, cut exactly in the manner Of the
modern girls couture.
The vicar, Rev. c. L. Drew, believes
the paintings are of the same age an
the church. which was built in 1850.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-19
SOUTHERN HEIGHTS
Mrs. A. n. MorrilD
go 20 4

Who said this does not seen
like Christmas weather.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-19
Strong Argument

Mother Ware OF Hollywood is
strong for the old sturdy Puritan
stock, the good old days, and all the
other traditions on which the great
ness of the nation res.s. Jean, her
daughter-in-law, is quite the reverse,
which creates an ever fertile field for
controversy.
II don't think 80 much Of the men
of today remarked Mother" Ware
recently. They are too wishy wasby.
Now, our forefathers were men Of
iron nerve.'
"oh, I don't know so much about
that" retorted Jean. None Of them
ever tried TO kiss girl and break n
speed law at the same time Los
Angeles Times.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-19
Electricity on Submarine.

The electric storage battery is the
thing that has made the submarine
possible. When these under.sea boats
are cruising on the surface OF the wa
ter they are driven by steam or rss
engines but when they dive toward
Davy Jones locker the engines are
stopped and electric motors using
energy drawn from the storage bat-
teries keep the propellers whirlIng.
When back on the surface the en-
gines also drive electric dypamos
which recharge the storage batteries.
On board the u. 8. s. vi, recently
launched at the Portsmouth IN. H.
navy yard, practically all of the work
Is done electrically save propclllng the
ship when surface cruising.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-19

Who said this does not seem
like Christmas weather.
We are very much pleased with
the neat, attractive Christmas edi-
ton of our Island paper issued last
week, and wish our worthy editor,
his family, and every one who
helps tc make the paper home
paper, a very Merry Christmas.
We are glad Mr.. Perwif has
come back to the family circle"
again, as his Comments" are al
ways spicy, and interesting.
And while we are passing the
bouquets around, we cannot slight
the very attractive advertisement
in the Christmas edition of the
Sheffield Bulb Farm. Long live
the Dahlia Farms.
Mrs. McLeod's mother, Mrs.
Proper, has returned to her family
in Port Orchard, where she and
her son live.
Mrs. Forrest, assisted by Mrs. o.
Stoltenberg, entertained at the
Forrest home, the children of the
neighborhood at a candy party,
Saturday, Dee. 10.
Mrs. S. H. Berry's sisters, Mrs.
Warren of Satsop, and Miss Mark.
ham Of Vashon and Mrs. Berry S
son John, were Sunday visitors at
the Berry home. Rev. Warren
went to Monroe to dedicate a
church, Sunday, Dec. IA.
Dan Ganders has recently moved
into his neat new bungalow, near
his fathers home place.
Our Community Christmas tree
and treat will be at the school
house Tuesday evening, December
%, and we hope there will be a
good attendance. AS a good time
is assured everyone.
There will merit rewards for at
tendance at the day school, also
for NOT being tardy.
News-Record want ads get results
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BURTON .
(Mrs. A. Hunt) =
oess 4 q

II the pipes haven't thawed out
out yet or don't intend to with
out bursting, or all your winters
spuds are shedding frosty tears,
don't let your angry passions rise
get out your Victrola records
that sing something about "When
the Springtime Comes, Gentle An
ME" and "The Roses Bloom
Again" Meredith has some to
loan 1t will chase away a little
of that resentful spirit when you
pay the plumber and groceryman
Mr.. Ben Netting, to date, has
pulled out over six hundred apple
trees from his place-and has five
hundred more to come out-trees
that have not been attended to
and are profitless. In their place,
Mr.. Netting will put in sour cher
ries and smaller fruit. This Her.
culean job would have discouraged
most men.
Miss Queenie Forbes, gradu-
ate nurse from the Tacoma Gen
eral, is on the island for few
days. She expects to spend her
Christmas vacation with her sis
ter, Mrs. Capt. Montgomery, at
Vancouver, B. G.
Miss Parkes returned to Burton
last week, after an extended visit
with nephew in Portland.
The Sallie Robinson place, be-
You'd Lang's home, has just been
sold to Mr.. Sivert Olson of South
Dakota who arrived ana moved
in. Mr.. Olson is a bachelor, max
ing the fifth on this Bachelor
Row." Something ought to be
done to shake these people out of
their single blessedness and make
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DOZENS OF EGGS IMPORTED FRoM CHINA

Chinese hens laying millions
cakes and Candles spite of the Increased height the tariff wall
Enough Chinese United
approximately family But the Chinese
the 23710NU coming in practically
according the Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
The
furnishing all
Last this amounted 100000
SHE'LL which higher than
China.
ported BY 1918 the imports totae 5oo0o
had climbed to 100000 in 1922 the
reduced with only 2S,710OO0 dozen coming In.
strictly high quality the production Of
the monopolsea
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-19

mer citizens, who Interestingly en-
tertained them with u talk on
China, which place she leaves
Vancouver Friday for. Miss Eos
ter loctured three times on Sun
day in Portland and spoke in Sc
attic Tuesday. The work Miss
Foster will take up on her return
to China will be the health and
sanitation considerations of the
people.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-19
In Society

II am = ding a lawn party II you'd
like some society films
Sorry said the news reel man.
but ! can't take any photographers
away from the swimming pools."--
Louisville Courier Journai.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-19

The
mates show
the Searsoebuck Agricultural
modties which
by FARMS the Foundation points Using
During
with 776 the period year
which
been the purchasing
1921 The
about 10 This
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them suffer awhile along with
other married folksl
Twenty-Five ladies were at the
Missionary meeting held at the
home of Mrs. W. G. Parlles Mon
day afternoon despite the bad
weather.
The attraction was Miss Anna
Foster, one Of our esteemed for.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-19

News-Record want ads get results.
Evening star., 1924-11-02

I
tion from the national chairman and
announced that Lineage Book, vol. 72
is now ready. Vol. I, No. 40, is also
on sale.
Mrs. Thompson announced dedica-
tion Of milestone by Potomac Chap
ter, October 10 at 1880 pm, on oppo-
site side Of river. near Alexandria, at
Travers' wharf. :
Twenty-seven members and three
State officials responded to roll call.
Treasurer's report showed balance on
hand, s7S.25. Mrs. Wheat made the
following appointments. Assistants
to vice chairmen-Mrs. Leary, to Mrs
Faris, historical and literary recf-
procity; Mrs. Coombs, to Mrs. Lux
ford, National Old Trails road; Mrs.
Culver, to Mrs. West, preservation OF
historic spots committee.
Mrs. Catherine L. Nagle, former
State historian, gave an account of
District day at Valley Forge. July 4,
when the national standard given by
the District of Columbia Society
Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion. was presented in Washington
Memorial Chapel.
The Emily Nelson Chapter held its
October meeting at the home of Mrs.
Evening star., 1924-11-02

tions committee of the District met
Monday evening at the College Wom-
ems Club. A word Of greeting was
given by the State regent, Mrs. J. NJ.
Beavers, and the other State Off
GERS present-Mrs. ]. M. Wiley, Mrs.
D. d. Caldwell, Mrs. ]. H. Wheat and
Mrs. l. B. Thompson. Later Mrs. A.
Howard Clark, honorary vice presi-
dent general, who is a member Of the
committee, spoke of her interest in
the work planned for the year. Mrs.
Ellen S. Mussey, past chairman of the
committee and an honorary member
Of the National Council of Women.
told of the plans for the uuinquennial
meeting Of the International Council
in Washington. d. c., next May. Mrs.
Redwood Vandegrift, who had at
tended the meeting held in Norway
In 1920, spoke of the numerous enter
tainments given in honor of the dele
gates. The State international rela-
tions committees are asked by the
national chairman, Mrs. Robert Lam
sing, to devote special attention to
our immediate neighbors, Mexico and
Canada; to study the arbitrations
which have settled so many disputes
between the United States and
Canada; to organize a current events
Evening star., 1924-11-02

NJ Baker, 1852 Macomb street, with
Mrs. Frank r. Sale and Mrs. B. >B
Hunt assisting hostesses. The regent,
Miss Katrina L. Harvey, presided.
The chapter officers and State COM
mittees submitted reports; 10 cents
per capita was voted toward mainte-
nance of the library at Continental
Hall: plans were discussed for con-
tinuing the patriotic and philan-
thropic work in which the chapter
has always been SO actively inter-
ested. Reports were given by those
who participated in the trips to
Fredericksburg and Kenmore during
the Summer and by those who took
part in the Defense day parade.
1t was announced that a Christmas
sale will be held by the chapter on
the afternoon Of December 4 at the
Women's City Club. A feature of
the program was a paper read by
the vice regent. Mrs. w. w. Husband,
who made an extended tour last
Summer, on Personal Impressions of
Present-day Europe" A social hour
concluded the afternoon.
The Capitol Chapter met Tuesday
evening at the home of Mrs. Nathan
HaZen, 2S44 TWenty-seventh street.
Evening star., 1924-11-02

Rice. member of the Mount Vernon
choir, sang "One Fine Day" and
Annie Laurie"
| Preceding the reception a short
business meeting was held. during
| which reports were given by Mrs
James H. Harper relative to the work
at Ellis Island, and the d. A. r.
magazine committee of the District
| Mrs. George 3. Ashby spoke of the
need of a ease worker for the Dis
trict Americanization work. and al
her suggestion the chapter appropriate
ed sum toward the fund necessary.
The Juvenile Protective Association
was given a donation and the yearly
quota given to Ellis Island. Mrs.
Paul Anderson, recording secretary
, for the chapter, gave an account of
| the meeting of the State international
relations committee held Monday
| evening at the College Women's Club.
District ID. A. R.-The Americaniza- :
ton committee will meet Wednesday
at 2:SO pm. at American University.
1901 F street. A representative from
the American Legion will speak of
the work done along tion
lines. in that organization.
Federal City Chapter met Tuesday
evening at the home of. the regent,
| Mrs. Mahlon A. Winter.
At a special called meeting, held
| in September. the chapter voted a
scholarship at Radford State Teach
ers' College, Radford, Va, to Miss
Martha A. Payne. A letter was read
| from Miss Payne in which she ex-
pressed her appreciation of the con-
| fidence placed in her by the chapter
and in which she gave a short outline
of her former life and her plans for
| the future. The letter was most in
| teresting, and Federal City Chapter
| looks forward with pride to the
| future of this young woman in which
| the chapter will have played an i'm
| portant part.
The regent appointed a membership
| members of the chapter: Miss Estelle
Price. chairman; Mrs. Woodward
Mrs. Tolson, Mrs. Cook and Mrs.
| Chadsey. The names of four pros
| pective members were presented for
| endorsement and the application of
Brs. Beulah Thomas was approved
and forwarded to Continental Hall
| for action.
Plans for a. card party to be given
in January were discussed and the
| chairman, Mrs. Nalle, was assured
| of the support of the members.
The chapter expressed its grief at
| the death of Mrs. James p Hart. eX-
State chaplain and authorized the
corresponding secretary to send a
letter Of sympathy to the regent of
Monticello Chapter of which Mrs.
Hart was member.
The chapter is in fiourishing condi-
ton.
The State Historic Committee met
at Continental HAN October Is. Mrs
Joseph H. Wheat, State historian,
presided. Under the head of old busi-
ness Mrs. Polktnhorn told the COM
mittee that the boundary stone near
Florida avenue and TruXton circle
was not the azimuth stone, but that
the azimuth stone has been located
in house on Q street. Mrs. Wheat,
in speaking on this subject, said that
the aZimuth stone marks the spot
from where Andrew Elicot started
to make his survey of the District
of Columbia.
Mrs. Wheat read letter of instruc-
Evening star., 1924-11-02
D. A. R. ACTIVITIES

The State Ohfcers' Club. d. A. II,
held it's annual banquet Saturday
evening at the Women's City Club
Mrs. Lyman B. Swormstedt, toast
mistress, chose Shakespeare's sever
ages of man as representing sever
periods in the D. A. r. State organi-
zation, beginning with the cradle roll
and ending in the club. Seven re-
sponses were made, by Mrs. William
b. Hardy, Mrs. Francis A. St. Clair
Mrs. G. Wallace w. Hanger, Mrs
Howard L. Hodgkins. Mrs. Eller
Spencer Mussey Mrs. John NJ. Bea-
vers and Mrs. George It. Smallwood.
A group Of songs was sung by Mrs
Ralph p. Barnard. who was guest
at the dinner. She was accompanied
by Miss BrickenStine.
After the banquet the annual busi-
ness meeting Of the club was held
and the following officers elected:
Mrs. G. Wallace w. Hanger, presi-
dent Mrs. Frances A. St. Clair, first
vice president; Mrs. Harry B. Gauss,
second vice president; Mrs. Louis d.
Carman, recording secretary: Mrs.
Harry c. Oberholser. corresponding
secretary; Mrs. Charles c. Haig,
treasurer; Mrs. James L. Mulcare,
chaplain; Mrs. Eugene G. Herndon
and Mrs. Charles o. Appleman, di-
rectors.
Plans were laid for two luncheons
and two evening parties during the
coming year.
The Thomas Marshall Chapter held
its October meeting at the home of
the regent, Miss Jessica B. Acker.
1911 Twenty-second street, who was
in the chair
The most important business of the
session was the voting and adoption
of bylaws as formerly presented TO
the chapter at the May meeting. After
business was disposed of an interest
ing ceremony was the presentation
to the chapter of the regents pin and
9avel, the latter having been made
from part of the Francis Scott Key
home. The presentation was made
by Miss Mar- Norris McCabe. the
treasurer, and accepted for the chap
ter by the regent.
The names of Miss Linda Nance and
Mrs. Florence H. Coolidge were pre-
sented to the membership committee
as prospective members.
Columbia Chapter was entertained
Tuesday by Mrs. Thomas j. Dickson,
1868 Sixteenth street. at an informal
reception in honor of the State officers
of the District. Assisting her as
hosteSSeS were: Mrs. c. c. CoombS
regent of Columbia Chapter: Mrs.
F. b. Savage, Mrs. A. w. Barber. Mrs.
P. 5. Gunion, Mrs. r. A. Porterfield
Mrs. G.. c. Hill, Mrs. L. III. Cooley.
Mrs. w. +. Grimes and Mrs. Fl. c.
Gauss.
The following State officers told
something of the work she was ac-
complishing: Mrs. John NJ. Beavers.
regent: Mrs. James NJ. Wiley, vice
regent: Mrs. David u. Caldwell.
recording secretary: Mrs Jason
Waterman. corresponding secretary
Miss Helen Harmon, treasurer; Mrs.
Joseph n. Wheat. historian, and Mrs.
l.. B. Thomson, chaplain.
After the members of the chapter
had been presented to the guests of
honor program was given: Miss
Stella Waterman recfted Zen Court
by DAILY. and Opportunity" Mrs Paul
Anderson sang "Chanson Proverscal,''
by E. DelrAcqua. and The Lilac
Tree" she was accompanied by Miss
Wilmuth Gary at the piano, and Mrs.
Evening star., 1924-11-02
Sees First Movie at Home.

AS he lay en- his couch in his home
at Sprin ngfield, Ill, where he has been
confined many years as an invalid,
Henry B. Rankin, who read law under
Abraham Lincoln and worked in the
great emancipator's office, saw his
first moving picture, and it was the
film version Of Abraham Lincoln, d"
toward the production of which he
had contributed much in the way OF
information on Lncoln's early life.
Rankin is an authority on Lincoln.
but his condition the last two decades
had made it impossible for him ever
to see a motion picture until it was
brought to him.
Evening star., 1924-11-02

Francis A. st. Clair. 1853 Clifton
street, with Mrs. Edith Bolton, assist
ing the hostess. Mrs. ST. Clair, regent
of the chapter, presided.
Mrs. Walter Hicks, who was unable
to give her report as delegate to
Continental Congress at any of the
Spring meetings following congress,
gave a detailed report of the proceed
ings of that body at this meeting.
Mrs. Edith Bolton was elected dele
gate to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Mrs. Clarence +.
Curtis ss delegate. Mrs. Curtis was
elected delegate at the regular cleo
ton in June. Mrs. NJ. f. Woodward
was elected alternate to fill Mrs. Boil
tons place on the board of alternates.
Mrs. Edward Roome, State chairman
of Continental Hall and revolutionary
relics committee, gave a talk, outlin-
ing the work OF the committee for
the year and creating much interest
in the refurniShing of the District
room at Continental Hall. {.
Plans were made for another series
of card parties such as were held by
the chapter last year.
Victory Chapter, held it's October
meeting at the home of Mrs Jason
Evening star., 1924-11-02

class in each chapter and to urge
young men to study diplomacy The
addresses of the evening were given
by President William Mather Lewis
of George Washington University and
DR.. j. Stanley Durkee, president OF
the Canadian Club sof this city. Mrs
Howard L. Hodgkins, chairman of the
committee, presided
Evening star., 1924-11-02

The regent. Mrs. Catherine Maggie,
presided. Four new names were sub
mitted for membership in the chap
ter-Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Williams,
Miss Atcheson and Miss Syble Peck.
The regent was asked to read her
presentation speech, which was used
when she presented a large silk flag
and equipment to Valley Forge on
July 4, last. The money for this
flag and equipment was raised
by the District Daughters, most of
the chapters contributing, thus max
ing the presentation possible. The
Constitution and parliamentary law
are the subjects for study and dis
cussion this year.
"A rummage sale will be held early
in December After singing The
Star Spangled Banner" a social hour
was enjoyed.
Evening star., 1924-11-02
Dorothx Hancock Chapter win meet

Dorothy Hancock Chapter will meet
Tuesday, 1 PM, at the Columbia
Country Club, with Mrs. Vernon West
and Mrs. Orville Drown as 'hostesses.
C. A. R.-The board of manageme ent
will meet Thursday, 1890 am, in the
committee room.
ID. A. R.-The. international rela-
Evening star., 1924-11-02

Victory Chapter, held it's October
meeting at the home of Mrs. Jason
Evening star., 1924-11-02

The Capitol Chapter met Tuesda,
evening at the home of Mrs. NathaI
Hazen, 2S44 TWenty-seVenth street.
Evening star., 1924-11-02

The Emily Nelson Chapter held its
October meeting at the home of Mrs.
Evening star., 1924-11-02

A superb collection Of superior
models, originals and Paris adap-
tations in Kashara, Coer-de-Laine,
Mokine, Veloria, etc, all smartly
and lavishly trimmed with richest
furs-a wonderful variety of high
type coats of every new model.
Evening star., 1924-01-20
INDIANS COMING
| WITH PETITIONS
Seventy-Seven Usage Mem and Women A.
ready in CAPITAL Only Advance Guard Of Those
Who Seek Passage of Remedial Legislation by
Congress Preservation Of Water Rights
Among Ob;ects-Want Protection Of Dances.

built up here on our native soil still
more curious and gripping truths.
Il X 4 \
THE technique of Indian pottery
has long been of great interest
to students. The designs, with their
mystic symbolism. have a long his
tory. and when understood appeal
to one through their strange simplic-
ity and almost Photographic graph
icness. Indian blanket weaving. with
it's curious designs and utilitarian
product, is -an interesting study in
itself. It is well understood that the
basketry Of the Indians was carried
to further heights many times over
than that of any old-world people. A
perfectly made Indian basket is
jewel. and students of art find in the
intricacies Of the study Of basketry
most alluring subject.
There are many Indian arts that
are almost obsolete, such as the man
ufacture Of beautiful beads out of
she'll. the carving of wood. bone and
ivory, the making OF twine bags, por-
cupine quill work and the like And
there are Indian music and literature
We know very little about the In
dian literature, except that each tribe
Evening star., 1924-01-20

net drawing and fish-spearing scenes
recall the balanced designs of old
Greek friezes. His tapestry pictures
add a very rhythm Of colors.
"Biddle's art is not Photographic"
he concludes. He does not open you
a window on the south seas, but he
passes before your eyes impressions
OF beauty which he found there
Why did he go to the south seas?
Certain modernist writer's claim
hat 1t was just to get away from art
tradition.
"The war brought Biddle disil1u-
sion" says Hunt Diederich, "for IL
made him realize that the time has
come when we can no longer follow
in the footprints of European art.
Unable to find stimulus in aching
Europe, he turned directly to nature" :"
But sapristii To turn to nature
you don't need to turn round the
globe to the south seas. This, Paris
gathers, is what New York regards
as the mystery.
I'VE all know why Gauguin went
to Tahiti and what he did when he
got there" said the writer in Vanity
Falr, 'put tne most zedlous StuoeAlS
OF the art situation have never been
sure why George Biddle went nor
why ne came back from and went
again to Tahiti"
It speaks hiShly OF Biddie's per-
sonaIity that it is regarded as q
mystery.
Nobody asks him why John La
Fargo went to the sousl seas. where
he wrote and painted largely in the
early sos, ten years before Gauguin.
When he heard of Gauguin's method
of retiring to the wilderness, taking
a native mate and going about naked,