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The Colorado statesman., 1924-08-02
STRIPES PLAY IMPORTANT PART

best" was trimmed in tucks and puffs,
ruflling and shirring of the very same
silk as the dress itself. In the fash
ions of today history repeats itself
in terms of "self-trim." The smart
present-day note in dress design is
featured through intriguing plating,
shirripg, folding, cording. piping,
and shocking.
We modernists differ from our re-
vered ancestors In that we do not hold
our silken frocks for ''state occasions"
We wear silk any day and every day,
finding 1t the practical thing to do.
OF course for informal daytime wear.
we choose conservative style, of
which the model in the picture is a
representative type. This pretty aft
ernoon frock has its decorative scheme
of flutings about skirt and sleeves,
with snirrings at the waist worked out
in material self-same as that of the
dress itself Ii the fullness of Its skirt
1t emphasizes the fact that the bout
FAINT silhouette is quite as fashionable
as the straightline effects.
Speaking of the types of silk in
fashion, the forecast for fall places
special Importance on bengaline and
ribbed silks in general. These silks
will be used not only for dresses but
for coats especially.
Tucks, ranging from wide to pin,
feature many of the frocks made of
the smooth surfaced silks such as
taffeta and fiat crepe. Pin tucks are
The Colorado statesman., 1924-08-02

most fashionable scarfs, ribbons and
silken fabrics. Even our own humble
awnings bear the proud distinction of
having their stripes copied by Madame
Fashion. All of which goes to prove
the popularity of stripes this season.
The effectiveness of striped mate
rials for midsummer frocks is set
forth in the two smart summer models
I'm the picture Crepe de chine in vary
Ing stripes of blue, green and Ameri-
can Beauty is the chosen fabric for
the gown on the seated figure.
The clever sports costume by IT'S
side Is made OF camel's hair mate
rial striped In green, tan and blue
Washable silks of shirting variety
especially accentlng stripes, are great
ly favored for blouses as well as one
piece frocks which in their making are
simplicity Itself. Many of these ex-
plot lovely soft color combinations.
There may be stripe of bright color,
dued by hairlines of some contrasting
shade with perhaps black used be
tween the gay colors.
Pastel striped tub silks define such
exquisite combinations as pale green
with white, the green stripes of gradu-
ated width corn color on white, gray
with white and In the striped mate
rails bIack-and-white is especially
good.
For Informal dress models of striped
silk are enhanced with lace and
The Colorado statesman., 1924-08-02

TIP AND down, around and around,
~ this way and that. In riotous
color, thus do stripes play spectacu-
lar part In the modes of the day. Some
of the wash silks and fine dress fan
nels look as If the striped tents of
Arabia or the Bedouin headscarfs of
their native chiefs must have been the
source of inspiration so exotic are
their fascinating colors. Not less hand
some are the Roman stripes which so
gayly fly the italian colors In our
The Colorado statesman., 1924-08-02
FOR MIDSUMMER COSTUME;
INFORMAL DAYTIME WEAR

and old lace" with tales of gentle
women resplendent in grosgrain which
Stands alone" or sweetly feminine In
demure gray "surah."
In this age and generation II is can
ton crepe, fiat crepe, taffeta, crepe
satin, faille, bengallne and hosts of
novelty silk weaves which are max
ing dress history which shall be read
by posterity.
Years and years ago when grand
mamma was young" her Sunday
The Colorado statesman., 1924-08-02

straight hair Tnutes sr hair
in
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The Colorado statesman., 1924-08-02

Inset In panels and various motifs.
A favorite employment of wider
tucks is that of running them horizon
tally from neckline to hem of the fash
ionabie tube silhouette dress. These
straightline all-over tucked frocks
fasten down one side of the front
with a row of buttons supplemented
with plated frlll or cascade of lace
traversing the opening from top to
bottom.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
C. 1874. Western Newspaper UnioAl
The Colorado statesman., 1924-08-02

lingerie cuffs and collars with often
cunning lace pockets. A patent leath-
er belt, white or black, is worn with
the frock of this description.
In making up the two-piece dress
consisting of skirt and overblouse. It
adds to the attractiveness to use the
fripes horizontally in the blouse and
vertically In the skirt.
Apropos of the fashion for stripes
are sleeveless jacquettes made Of
bright striped fine flannel. The blazer
stripes are particularly recommended
Tor these. Bold red, blue, green and
yellow on white feature In blazer
ytriped sportswear.
For every day and any day the
silken frock remains the mode su-
preme. 1t has ever been thus. The
soft rustic of silk has come down to
Is through the ages In poetry and
prose which halo the days Of Lavender
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
ANSON

NORTH-Frank Walker has pur-
chased of Mrs. Lydia Savage the
wood working shop which was own
ed and operated by the late Owen
Savage.
The December meeting Of Ruth
Head Cragin Chapter, d. A. r., was
held last Friday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Wallace Emery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis c. Emery are
on business trip to Portland.
The Ladies' Aid of the NJ. E. church
cleared $40 from their dinner and sale
held at the Community rooms. We'd
nesday of last week. Any of the
members wishing to purchase gro
ceries. dry goods or toilet articles will
find the articles on sale at the home
of the president, Mrs. Walter Deane,
or at Mrs. Bert Williams.
Clarence Witham is in n very seri-
Gus condition at the C. NJ. G. hospital
in Lewiston.
Mrs. Irwin H. Ellis is, working in
the post Office during the absence o:
Postmaster Louis S. Isbell. who is ill.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
ON INDIVIDUAL
NOT BY C0MPULSI0N
CORDIAL SYMPATHY

Governor elect Ralph Q. Brewster,
in. statement issued today. ex-
pressed his cordial sympathy" with
the work Of the Maine Public Health
Association, with its constructive
program of Health for AL" He paid
particular attention to the policy OF
the association in trying to bring
about better public health through
individual initiative and RESPONSE
bility and upon education on health
matters rather than compulsion."
A statement concerning the views
of Names governor-elect was re-
uuested as n part of the annual
statewide campaign which Is now
on fcr the sale of Christmas Health
Seals and Health Bonds for the rails
ing of funds with which much of the
work of the Maine Public Health AS
ISOLATION and it's local branches and
committees is made possible.
The statement in full follows:
Complying with the. invitation for
an expression regarding the work of
the Maine Public Health Association,
l am very glad I'd indicate my cordial
sympathy with your constructive
program for Health for All Your
emphasis upon individual initiative
and responsibility in these matters
and upon education rather than COM
pulsion as means of improving the
conditions of health among our peo-
pie, seem to me to warrant the very
substantial support which you have
gained throughout our State and the
firm place which you have come to
occupy among our civic activities"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
Reports Four
Cases Prosecuted
Under Game Laws

John f. Jackson. deputy game war
den at Jackman. reports case of
State VS.. Fred Qulrron OF Jackman.
for fishing in closed waters on Dec.
Z. 1924. This case was taken before
Trial Justice Herman w. Holden of
Moose River on Dec. s. The defend
ant was adjudged guilty and senten-
ced to pay n fine of $40 and costs
taxed at $t4.25.
r. w. Bond, deputy game warden
at Dexter. reports case OF State VS..
owen Dinsmore of Exeter, for hunt
Ing In close time. This case was
taken before the municipal court at
Dexter, Dec. II. The defendant was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
Natl Humane Assn
Thanks Gov. Baxter
For Putting Up His
Memorial to Garry

your action In erecting n memo
rial for your dog Garry. as men,
Der OF your official family. has arous-
cd tho sympathetic admiration and
approval OF the many thousands who
appreciate the devotion OF their ami
NAL pets" said w. X. Horton OF New
York City. president OF the American
Humane Association. in letter sent
to Governor Baxter.
This frank and human expression
OF affection for dog. officially set
forth by Il Governor Of n State. Is n
potent aid 10 the cause OF humane
ness. the propagation of which IS the
chief purpose OF this association,
continued Mr.. Horton.
"The Association Is frankly In ac-
cord with DIR. John II. Finley. for
merly state commissioner of educa-
ton OF New York. who said:
One OF tho elements OF true nobil-
ity In Humaneness. The highest type
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
Governor Baxter
TOReturn Today

1t is expected that Governor Baxter
will arrive in the city today from
Washington, DC. where on Monday
he attended the joint services of the
Senate and House in memory of
Woodrow Wilson.
Governor Baxter was one Of the six
governors Pr sent upon the occasion,
being the only governor in attend
ance from north of the Mason and
Dixon line. He occupied place of
honor on the floor with the, other
governors close to President Coolidge
and his cabinet, the members Of the
Wilson cabinet and the justices of
the Supremee Court.
Governor Baxter said the services
were very impressive and the vast
assemblage in the hall of the House
of Representatives. one of the most
notable in the country's history. He
called later in the day on Senator
Hale. Senator Fernald. and members
of the House from Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
HINCkLEY

Mrs. Marie G. Baker, one Of the
matrons at Good VIII Farm. has
gone to Fairfield for a short time on
account of illness.
The young people are improving
the opportunity to skate on the
smoothly frozen surface of the river
here.
Daniel Gaylord who has employ
ment at Waterville is the guest of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ.
Gaylord.
Ellsworth Melvin Palmer was an
overnight guest of his grandparents 8,
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Palmer Sunday,
returning home Monday afternoon.
Rev. George l.. Thurlough of
Skowhegan spoke at the Federation,
Sunday.
Plans are being made to hold a
Christmas tree at the church We'd
nesday evening, Dec. "a. There will
be the usual good program.
Emerson c. Hall, who for the past
several months has been working at
Raymond, came home Friday.
The Christmas vacation begins ct
Good Will Farm, Wednesday, Dec.
II.
People are noticing the cold wave
winch began Sunday morning. The
past few weeks have been so enjoy
able because of the beautiful wealth.
'er that when the thermometer falls
to 10 degrees below zero folks are
cold!
Mrs. Ruth Head is assisting Mrs.
f. c. JOY with her homework for n
few days.
r. +. Parker Of the East side of the
river was business caller here Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Bruce and two
sons, Harold and Edgar, were din
ner guests at Harlan Tupper's, Sun
day,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
State House Chat

State Horticulturist George A.
Yeaton has accepted an invitation to
deliver an address on the subject,
Small Fruits at a community
meeting to be held Thursday evening
of this week at the church at East
Readfield.
Captain Lester E. Brown port
land), acting adiutaf1t of the 1U3rd
Infantry, was business caller Tues
day at the Office of Adjutant Gen.
State Senator Allen c. T. Wilson
of Pressure Isle was a visitor yester-
day at the State House.
The 21st report OF the State COM
missioner of agriculture from July
l. 1922. to June 80, 1924, has been
printed and copies may be obtained
upon application to Commissioner r.
T. Washburn at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
West Point Breaks Anti Movie Re.
solve

The United States Military ..cad-
envy officials at West Point finally
were induced to grant Dick Bar
thickness permission to film scenes
for his new First National, GLASS
mates" within the almost sacred
confines of the school grounds, but
they insisted that each scene so
filmed be absolutely correct as to
detail. And in order to assure
such correctness Major Henry b.
Lewis, adjutant of the Academy,
suspended his routine duties in or
der to supervise the making OF all
scenes pertaining to the Academy.
1t is the first time in the history of
West Point that movie cameras, have
ground on n dramatic production
there. This is the picture that will
be at the Colonial Theatre Friday
and Saturday of this Weekday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
COLONIAL THEATRE

TIadonna of the Streets" Powerful
Drama for Adults-Nazimova and
Milton Stills Co-Starring-Sport
PictoriaI-NeNs Weekly and "our
Gang" Comedy 40
Nazimova, the famous Russian
actress co-star with Milton Stills in
the greatest melodramatic role of
her career. Madonna of the Street
is II startling story of revenge con-
Guered by love, marvelously directed
and thrillingly enacted with the
most picturesque and fascinating
spot in the world as its setting.
Madame Nazimova returns to the
screen i'll this bombshell of emotion
ar'l will gain new laurels and be
placed at the top of all dramatic ar
fists.
This picture is drama from start
to finish, not pretty faces and clothes
but real honest drama put across as
only y .zimova can do. 1t is a story
that YOU will remember for many a
month.
Kindly remember that Madonna
of the Streets" Is not picture for
the children and parents arc re-
quested to let the children wait for
their movies until Friday or Satur-
day of this week when CLASSMATES"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
ANA RU8fM5 INNS kh2KNOOO m
6ERALO CRANS7ON5 lady, ,wll,An tox" set1eSl
AT THE AUGUSTA OPERA HOUSE TODAY AND TOMORROW

Boothbay IIarbor, arrived satuf9
to spend the Christmas vacation v
her mother, Mrs. Jesse Boston. N
Mrs. George Libby. Mrs. AZ
Morrow and. Miss Irene Libby ~
the day Saturday in WatGu1
shopping.
Miss Bessie Buker spent the w
end with her brother and VIE
Pittsfield. i
The Leroy Harding place has 4,
sold to Mr.. Sleeves who has live
this town and they are MOVING y
Hardings are moving to Haph,l
where they have bought u placs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
ADJUSTMENTS
AUGUSTA OPERA HOUSE

Today and tomorrow, only, this
theatre will present an exceptionally
attractive. double feature program.
Dorothy Dalton and Jack Holt. In
1.-The Lone Wolf" a story of action
and stirring scenes, will be one of
the features. The second feature,
ond by no means n lesser one of in
terest than the first. will be the
screen version of that celebrated
novel which has won worldwide
fame: Gerald Cranston's Lady"
performed, for the Cinema, by a
nest remarkable cast. including
James kirkwood. Alma Rubens.
Bray Magazine will conclude the
entertainment.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17

adjudged guilty and sentenced to pay
fine of $40 and costs taedX at SIS.
The same warden on the same day
reports case of State VS.. Charles Fe-
lix of Exeter for the same offense.
This case was taken before the same
court. The defendant was adjudged
guilty and sentenced to pay fine Of
$40 and costs taxed at s..
L. w. Ward, deputy game warden
at Millinocket, reports case of State
VS.. John Richards of Millinocket for
having deer meat in a lumber camp.
The defendant was adjudged guilty
and sentenced to pay a fine of 500
and costs taxed at SS.15 from which
sentence he appealed to the next
term of the supreme judicial court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
MONMOUTH

The League of Women Voters
met Friday afternoon with Mrs.
Bertha Prescott. Roll call was an
swered by quotations. Mrs. Pres
colt read a paper on Rural taxation.
The next meeting will be held
Friday afternoon, Dec. &c, with Mrs.
l.. T. Shorey and Mrs. c. C. Pierce.
At the regular January meeting Of
Boynton Chapter, o. e. s., No. IS,
the annual election of officers will
be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
No 1925 Auto
Plates to Be Sent
Out Christmas Week

Announcement was made Tuesday
by Hon. Frank w. Ball. secretary of
state, that no more 1925 motor We
hicle license plates will be shipped
from the department after Thursday,
Dec. IS. until Friday. Dec. o6.
Experience. has proven, said Mr..
Ball. that loading up the Christmas
mails with automobile plates works
n hardship on postal employees and
frequently on account of the conges-
ted mails at this season of the year.
plates get lost or are miscarried. All
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
New Corporations

The certificate of Incorporation OF
the Old Town Fuel Company. or
ganized at Old Town. was approved
Tuesday at the office OF the attorney
general. The purpose OF the new
corporation is to deal in coal wood.
oil and ice: capital stock. $1O,OOO.
all common: 800 paid In: par value
of shares. 800: four shares sub
scribed: directors-President, W. f.
Dutch of Milo: treasurer. w. C. o.
Keefe of Old Town: n. n. Richard
son and c. Ivan Huntley Of Old
Town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
STATE HOUSE
Next Meeting and Council 10 M Friday January

OF manhood and womanhool cannot
be developed without this quality
"The American Humane Associa-
ton therefore considers Is a privilege
to be able to thank you for furnish
ing conspicuous example of the ideal
OF the organization in that you are
as loyal to Garry as he was to YOU"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17

for the winter. Mrs. Whittemore Is
at present visiting in Phillips. Mrs.
Sturtevant in Auburn.
a Christmas tree and exercises
will be held at Fayette Mills school
house Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
FAYETTE

Frank Hubbard is moving his
family to Livermore Falls where he
Is working.
Mrs. E. 8. Gordon went to State
Grange as a delegate from Startling
Grange.
Schools in town close this week for
a weeks vacation.
E. E. Wing Of chesterville was in
town Saturday.
The Whittemore house Is closed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17

plates purchased up to wednesday
win be mailed.
On Friday. Dec. 20. all plates that
have been ordered and paid Cor win
then be shipped. This viii be In am
pie season for the owners TO receive
their plates before the first of Janus
airy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
ST. ALBANS

f. NJ. Grant was business caller
in Skowhegan, Friday and Saturday.
NJ. K. Parkman. who is doing car
penter work in Skowhegan, spent the
weekend at his home in town.
Miss Ruby Dodge. a teacher in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
with Richard Barthelmess will be

shown. ,,,
madonna of the Streets Is still
playing In the large cities at ad-
vanced prices, but Will be shown at
tho Colonial today and tomorrow at
the usual admissions of twenty-five
and thirty-five cents.
Matinee at 2:15. Evening 1:15 to
1O:00.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
Operetta Given


The operetta "A Picnic In The
Woods" and "a Trip to Melody
Land" given by the North Mon
mouth school children Friday even
ing at Firemen's hall was as fol-
lows: School children going out on q
picnic, Annie Mae Carr, Bronz
Horzempea, Jennie Lockinoska,
Myra Lee, Chester Fogg. "a Trip
to Melody Land" by the Inter-
mediate and Grammar children.
The opcretta was directed by Mrs.
i. II. GIANT. Supervisor of Music
and Mrs. Ada ]. Trites, and Miss
Marion Thaanum. Mrs. Grant is
Supervisor of Music in Leeds and
Turner where she has presented
operettas in each town this fall,
repeating one of them in Turner
for the benefit Of the Red Cross.
She Is a graduate of the American
Institute of Normal Methods Au-
burndale, Mass, and a pupil in piano
and voice of Professor z. w. Han
scom at Auburn, also at Mrs. Mabel
e. Bray, State Normal School
Trenton, n. ].
Miss Virginia Richardson Is
spending the week end in Boston.
Mrs. Mildred Blaisjell, Oswell and
Charles Wight were recently called
to Greene by the illness Of Bert
Wight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17
In the Schools

Center Primary School children.
who have not been absent or tardy
for the term are Owen Frost, Frank
Getchell.i Genevieve Hawkins, Ruth
Hawkins, Mary Kennedy, Robert
Libby, Romeo Libby and Clement
Smith.
Mary Kennedy Of the first grade
and Margaret Woodbury. of the
second grade have been perfecx in
spelling every day this term.
The teacher, Mrs. Ruth Day. and
the children enjoyed a Christmas
tree Friday afternoon.
In the intermediate room, Mrs.
Norris. teacher. gifts were exchang-
ed with Jack Horner pie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. A.. L. Dow and son
Arthur Jr., left last week for Clare.
mont, Florida.
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The Washington times., 1924-06-04
NOTES OF SOCIETY

families, as well as a score of
guests from Washington and adjoin.
ing towns, attended a reception in
honor of Brigadier General and
Mrs. Dion Williams at the marine
camp at Quantico, Monday evening.
The occasion marked both the. pro.
motion Of General Williams from
colonel to his present rank, and the
formal opening Of the new officers
club. At midnight, when General
Williams Official promotion took Of.
feet, according to the order making
him brigadier general, all lights
were extinguished; and a search.
light focused on the center Of the
hall. Then strings were pulled re.
leasing new marine brigadier gen.
erals flag in the center of the spot.
light, and appropriate honors were
rendered the new general officer.
Following this ceremony General
Williams was presented by Colonel
Harry Lay in behalf of the Quan.
tico staff, with two, silver stars,
the emblems of his new rank.
Preceding the reception and dance
a dinner party was given in homo:
of General and Mrs. Williams by
Colonel and Mrs. Harry Lay.
Among the guests were Lieutenant
Colonel and Mrs. e. T. Fryer, Lieu.
tenant Colonel and Mrs. Frank ].
Schwable. Lieutenant Colonel \and
Mrs. Robert o. Underwood, Lieuten.
ant Colonel and Mrs. James ].
Meade, Lieutenant Colonel e. A.
Greene, Lieutenant Commander and
Mrs. William c. Chambers, Major
and Mrs. Thomas Clarke, Major and
Mrs. Russell B. Putnam. and Major
and Mrs. Julian, p. Wilcox.
\ ~
Mrs. Jessie T. Kress, Of Claren.
don, Va, and William F.. Dean were
married Saturday at her home, the
Rev. DR.. c.. p. Ryland officiating
The brides daughter, Miss Mildred
p. Kress, was her maid.of.honor and
the groom's son, Ralph M. Dean,
was his best man. Only a few
friends were present. The couple
took short trip through the Shen.
andoah Valley and will be at home
after tomorrow at II Wheeler ave.
nue., Clarendon, Va.
Rear Admiral Andrew r. Ions
win leave here Saturday. and al