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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-15

runs on in this charming and quite modern
style:
'Iast night l pleased greatly with
my dance at the temple. A guardsman,
whose name is Engur, caught me by the
bodice as | went out. You are beauti-
full he said, and | love you ] caught
my cloak about me and fled, but when ]
looked back he was still gazing at me. i
shall dance again for him after to-mor-
rows sun. He is tall and handsome.
These letters range from epistles APP
parently from one of the dancing girls to
another, to burning messages of love adj
dressed to the tall and handsome guards.
Writing a love message in those days
was no easy task Usually the lOvelorn
maiden would sit down with tablet Of
soft clay, on which she would scratch
with a wooden stylus, leaving series Of
impressions resembling nail marks. BY
combining groups Of marks, special signs
and characters were formed. When the
tablets we're completed they were left to
dry and harden in the sun. When her
love tablets were sufficiently hard, the
flapper of Ur would gather them all in
her skirt, seek out her sweetheart, and
deposit them with a thump in his lap.
The dances themselves, since there were
no theatres such as we know to-day, were
complicated affairs. OF course, the dane
ing girls, the 'Follies" girls Of the time,
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This Is the Ivory Spoon She Used to
Pour Oil on the Gods
Altar for Luck.

were the bellies of the evening. But there
was plenty of amateur competition. The
years of flapperdom for the Ur girls were
limited. Early marriage was the custom
All the flappers went to the dances, with
their paint, rouge and bobbed hair, frank
ly seeking husband.
Beneath the temple of the Moon God
at Ur, the investigators found, was a
series of anterooms. Here drinks were
served, and there was doubtless plenty of
opportunity for the ancient flappers and
THEN beaux to make love under the soft
light of the Pickering oil torches. Love-
making was under religious authority and
drinking and "petting" parties were Off
cially recognized by custom.
But in spite of the liberty granted the
Ur flapper, one ancient custom was held
sacred. She could dance and coquette at
the temple to her hearts content, but
when it came to picking husband the
proposal had to made by her father. If
the signs are to be believed, however, this
formality seldom, il ever, turned the
course of true love. The short-skirted
maiden of six thousand years ago took
care that her father talked only with suit
ors previously approved by her. Once
married, she knew, her freedom automati-
cally ceased, and the flapper of the Ur
had no intention of wasting her beautiful
self on distasteful males.
But after all her identifying, how much
was the flapper worth? This is very
modern question, and even ancient writ
ers spent must time in speculation as TO
the real worth of vivacious girls. But in
Ur the value of flapper wife was fixed
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-15
Here Is the Way She Dressed When
She Was Introduced to the High
Priest of the Moon God, Who Looked
Her Over to See If She Was Pretty
Enough for the Jazzy Temple
Dance Parties.

to investigate little more thoroughly her
home life. There were three kinds of
flappers in Ur-the country girl, who
wore woOens and thickly-soled sandals;
then there was the city flapper, who
worked in the factory at the temple; and,
lastly, came the idler, daughter of royalty,
who played a tambourinc for a ukulele,
and spent her entire time gaddng about,
mixing perfumes and bathing in scented
waters.
All together, about twenty thousand
persons lived in the city Of Ur, and about
five thousand Just outside its walls. Prac-
tically all Of the activity of Ur was car
ried on within the temple. 1t was here
our flappers-nO matter what caste or
position, staggered about and carried on
her flirtations. For the girl outside the
city the trip to Ganunmakh, "The Great
StOTehOuse," was the much sought oppOr
tunity, while the Ekarzida, the work
rooms, attracted the city miss.
About every ten days donkcys were
loaded with foOdstuffs, meat, milk, cheese,
butter and farm crops, and long train
OF them marched into the city headed by
the maidens. II was almost "A public fes-
tival, and the crowd TANNED and pushed.
everyone yelled and talked while the
weights were being determined and the
little clay currency was being made out.
The young men Of the town, too. awaited
eagerly the market days, and slicked their
long boards or combed their long locks.
As for the flapper who lived within the
city, she had somewhat an advantage over
her rural sister, because each day she
spent some few hours at the temple, whore
about 265 women were occupied as wcav-
erg, bakers and domestics, or in another
group which wendell its way among the
workers serving them refreshing drink.
Let US follow "Sal," a typical maiden,
for lew eyars Of her life. She attends
school until eleven or twelve years Of age,
and then off she goes to the temple for
job She meets the master weaver, who
gives her a number and, likewise, looks
her over as 10 her desirability as singer
and performer at the temple parties, for
every few weeks these magnificent par
ties are held, and many "Sal's" heart
paipitated at the offer to dance or sing.
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Along a b 0 u t
shutdown of the
particular party
night, "Sal" puts
on err prettiest
wrap, which she
winds tig ly
about her body.
Her san d a ! e d
shoes are polished
and rubbed until
they shine; on
h er he a d 6 h e
wears a band set
with brightly col
ored stones; her
cheeks are paint
ed, her lips bright
red, and the green
a b out her eyes
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-15
This Is One of the Flappers of
Ancient Ur-a Portrait Statu-
cite from the Grave.

very definitely. A beautiful girl, who
could sing, dance and otherwise be a
charming companion to a stalwart war;
rior, the scientists found, was valued at
exactly four donkeys!
But to ward off indignant protests, the
explorers who Investigated the life of Ur
fastened to explain that donkeys were
very valuable and highly regarded beasts.
A years wages for skilled laborer aver
aged only half-donkey, so it can be seen
that marriage to desirable maiden, in
stead of being cheap commodity, really
meant eight years hard work for the young
"cake-eaters" of Ur.
The Ur flappers had other customs
which impressed the exploring professors
with their modernness. Sal and her sis
tiers when going to the temple dances did
not lug a poodle on leash, but they did
the next best thing. They paraded with
pet goats, ribboned jeweled and highly
perfumed. The goats had the additional
function of serving as food Of particu-
lar interest to the younger happers was
the Ur boys school. This school was at
tended only by the sons of the wealthy,
and the girls who were too young to at
tract the attention of the returned war;
riors, government clerks and guards would
parade past it with their goats on leashes,
unaware, of course, of the admiring
glances of the school boys.
When Sal went to a dance she was
usually unaccompanied. The etiquette Of
Ur was that the flappers should attend
the dances without escorts. Going home,
of course, was different matter At
the dance there was no lack of ardent
swans, and it was very bashful girl who
could not annex at least two handsome
guardsmen by the time the music and fes-
tivities had ended. In fact, Sal, who APP
pears to have been one of Yrs most fas-
cinating flappers, complained bitterly on
a table apparently addressed to another
girl.
"Engur, who is very handsome and
brave, did drink and dance with me" re-
ports Sal, "and | did like his compliments.
He said to me that my price should not
be four donkeys, but five, and the wine
was sweet and had dear thoughts of be-
coming Engur's wife. But fate was cruel
to me. When | desired to go home with
Engur, two other guardsmen, who had
admired my dancing and my beauty, &C
companied me also. Engur kissed me, but
! fear he had rage, and ], too, am very
angry. My fate is not good"
Just how SAILS romance with Engur cul-
minated, none of the scientists, unfortu-
nately, have yet been able to find out.
But of one thing they are sure. The
modern flapper, with her knee-high skirts,
bodied hair and rouge, is not so modern,
after all. As a matter of fact, most of
her tricks we're old stuff to Sal six thou
sand years ago.
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bellies which would do justice to our own
sub-debs. For then, as now, she dotted on
jewelry, and her heart went out to rings,
bracelets and beads, and her dreams were
of diamonds, rubies, sapphires and gold.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-15

neT clOInes,
her jewelTy and
sandaled- shoes.
her powder, oils
a n d makeup
were a distinc-
tive feature of
h er attractive
self, a n d the
fragments which
were uncovered
are surprising
proof that the
life in Abra-
hams home city
was not as prim-
tive as the year
might lead one
to believe. Some
of the girls
b 0 b b e d their
hair and others
wore 1t in long
curls or gath
cred at the back
and sides"
How did the
flapper of Ur
spend her time?
Did she h ave
beaux?
To understand
her life better,
it is necessary
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-15

Here How She and Her Fellow Fappes Danced and Sang When
Sheep Was Sacrificed the Moon God Drawing from the Lon
don Illustrated News by A. the Noted English illustrator
from Material and Information Supplied by Director c. L. Wooey
of the Joint Expedition of the British Museum and
Pennsylvania Museum to Mesopotamia.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
ANOTHER BOAT RIDE
Rangers A. (. Charters Another Launch to Make Second Trip Down River on Aug, 2s.

The second boat ride Of the season down the Connecticut river will be given by the Rangers A. C. on Sun day, Aug. 9S. A bigger and faster boat, owned by James Lawlor of this city. has been chartered for this trip and the itinerary will be down the river 10 the sound and then east to New London. The boat will dock al Ocean Beach for few hours 10 allow tho party 10 enjoy bathing then back up tho river to Cold Springs. where. if those attending are in the mood, sporting events will be held,
 Refreshments Of all kinds will he served on the ride and dancing will be enjoyed on board, The com mittce is also arranging for a num- her Of vcll-knovn entertainers to keep the crowd in good spirits dur ing the trip. The starting point of tho ride has not yet been decided on but in any ease those going Uill he taken 10 the starting point in automobiles Tho party Nill leave at o'clock sharp.
 Tickets for this affair are limited and may he secured from any mem her of inc Rangers club or at the cIuhrooms at any time This Is ez- roctcd 10 he s bis improvement on the last ride
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
MISS MARY K BROWNE

Former national champion
 Won title three straight seasons, 1912-13-14.
 Also doubles honors four times. Mixed doubles same number.
 Ranked No. last season. Ousted Molla Mallory,
 Went through to semi-finals, Eliminated by Helen Wills. 6-4. 4-6. 65, Real tourney surprise. Reached same round in doubles.
 One of Miss Wills most danger ous rivals. Seems to improve as years roll along.
 Copped three titles at scahright meet in 1924, singles, doubles, mixed doubles.
 Took up golf while ago, Entered first national fiesta last year
 Startled links fraternity, Stayed in running 10 final round. Lost to Mrs. Dorothy Campbell Hurd
 Put Glenna Collet big fa} orite out in semi final. 19 holes. Her play vas meets sensation
 Disproyed age-old theory that ten his, golf don't mix. She mixed 'em up aplenty. Quite successfully, too. Another Californian.
 Halls from Los Angeles.
 Her age?
 Guess again.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
NorCnSter--PittSfeld

Flttsfold, Mass. Aug |, lr-- Worcester and Pittsfeld broke even in double header here yesterday. the locals winning the first game 10 and the visitors taking the sec ond, 5 10 .
 Douglas and Wooch. the oppos- ing pitchers in the frst game. each allowed three hits but Manager Collins single followed Thomas double in the fifth inning and pro. ducAd the only tally of the game.
 Miles Benedict. Great Earring. ton boy. made his Eastern league debut on the mound for PittshslA
 in the second game and although ha
 issued nine passes he held the visitors scoreless for the first five innings. He weakened in tho eth Anderson relieved Dussan in the 6th and allowed only two hits,
 First game FH,E. Worcester , noo non onn----o 3 Pittsfcld ..... nnn n1n nox--1 5 .
 Wooch and Smith; Douglas and Caulvay.
 Second game F.H,T r. Worcester .... ono nhS ntI--5 c Pittsfeld .... coo oco oo0-2 S q
 nugean, Anderson and Smith; Benedict and Mcriarity Caulvay,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
GRAND CIRCUIT RACES
-Four Events Topped by The SS,0OO Forest City Stake Composes Card At North Randall.

Cleveland, O., Aug, 19 P-Four events topped by the sS,QVO Forest City stake for ?:09 pacers composed the opening card of the second meet ing at North Randall today. A claiming race, the first ever to be raced on the Grand Circuit three year old pace and trot for the ::o4 class completed the program.
 sixteen o:9O trottcrs the largest field of the day. were named over night 10 start in the claiming race, a Sl,"0o purse. Each was entered al $S.n0o.
 The Forest City drew nine prob able starters among them Ribbon Cane and Skeeter w. Nine. also were named in the three year old pace.
 l'avonian, undefeatcd at North Randall at the first meeting was among seven carded 10 start in the o:O4 trot.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
WASHINGTON LOSES
 10 PARADISE PARK
Ccontm4cI From Preceding Page,

(ContuacI From Preceding ragol outae.i error. o poor throw a base on balls and single brought in two more in the fourth. Three singles in row, a0 error and a double uc- counted for three in the sixth. The seventh sd" another on hit. d hut- tery error a stolen base and a lic'd- CTS choice, \ single. wild pitch and bum pcs sen. o>cr the last in the eighth,
 The Sm'ns scored in the third on base on balls, a wild pitch and single and then they remained score less until tn. sixth when a double. a single and two ivldcr's choices nett"d couple, A base on balls. a sacrifice and a single sent o>cr num- her four in the iogh;h.
 Tho fielding game was turned in b, Thomoy who grabbed low liner in Jig style, while other feature work was done on the defense by B. An- derson, Peterson. Ka)nlk, kulss, Bochnert and Wasnick,
 Tho score;
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
Hartford-Ncw Haven

New Haven, Aug, 19 P'-Hartford and New Haven divided double header yesterday afternoon, the
 Profs winning the first game, 10
 and the Senators the second, 5 to 70, The winning runs in both games
 were scored in one inning. The Profs pulled a triple play in the
 opening inning of the first game.
 Daley in the nightcap number held
 the locals 10 four hits. Hauk's fielding in the same contest was sensational. The scores: First game T.H r.. Hartford ..... o01 n0o ono--l : , New Haven ... 500 GOO oox-S : , Johnson and kenna; Hyman, Davies and Lerian.
 Second game F,H.E. Hartford ..... 005 00o 0oo--5 5 . New Haven ... ono 0lo o0o-1 Daley and Kenns; Hyman and
 Berger
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
GALLOWAY MAIN SPOKE
star shortstop Of Connie Mack's Team This Year is Big Cog In Winning Machine.

Philadelphia, Aug, 1s--1r picking out Connie Mack's best bets. don't overlook one Chick Galloway, star shortstop.
 Galloway is the main spoke of the Cackian inner defense great field CT and heads up player. Hes done much 10 keep the Athletics In the running. And while not a good hit ter, he seldom fails 10 come through in the pinch.
 Galloway has hecn with Mack since the latter portion of the 1919 season. He had one Of his best years in 1922, taking part fin 1853 games and turning in batting aver age of .So4
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
Rl-RRIS DOING WELL

Dick Burrus Braves, first base man. is playing q whale of a game this season. Hes been hitting the pellet at lively clip. heinz right up T'ith the tor-notchtrs in the ola, league. Burrus had s trial with the Athletics q few years ago but was found wanting.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
NOTED spORTSWONIAN WEEDS

Philadelphia, Aug, l9 Fl--Miss Peggy Thayer daughter Of the late John RorIand Thayer, .presi- dent of the Pennsylvania railroad, who was lost on the Titanic, and one of Phladelphia's best known sports and society women, was married late yesterday to Harold t. Talbot of Dayton. 0. The ceremony took place st Uryn Mawr in the presence of large aSsemhage.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
SIGNS FOR WILLS

New York. Aug. 12 Pl-Gene Tun- ney, American light heavyweight champion, yesterday signed a con tract for q match with Harry Wills. It will he staged at the Yankee stadium. probably Friday. septem- hnr 9S, under the direction of Tex RiCkard.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
HEADS IN HOME RJNS

The National league is still lead ing the American fin the home run column this season. ID to the first week in August the old loop had a total of 47S circuit wallors to Sa5 for the Johnsonian wheel. The grand total is over 25o more for the corresponding period in 1924
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
.Albanr-Sprins6CId

Springfield. Aug. l2 Erra,ic pitching marked Alhany's n to 2 victory over Springfield yesterday. the game being featured by Her mann's home run in the sixth with two or bases, CaldH ell, former Princeton pitcher was driven from the box in the fifth and three other Albany pitchers were used hcfore the finish. The score:
 Ell F. Albany ...,. oil t54 nhh-'h lo q Springfield, .. cno o4' 1oo-- < , Caldwell, Snoyer Van Alstyne. .rolwell and Mum; Saunders and Neiderkorn,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12

ClECIENAIl
I Nt N TN Brooklyn

Cincinnati ..........,.lll lJ0 V'N--'
 Two base hits-Pmoll. TierneN. Stolen hases-.Critz C@,. Harsravcs, Roush. Sac rifiros Cox. ralcney t2J, Pnelli, liar graves. Double play ys->E. Brown 10 Four ncr: Hoke. CaNcneH To Hoike; riu"rt Critz to Hoke. Left on bases Brooklyn 2. Cincinnati 9. Base on hals-- off ocsrh- ger l. A. Brown T, pN0obue $. struck ou' Ny A. Brown 3, por"uue 3. Hits of oesrhs,r in , 9-&, A. Brown in { l-@. lii by rit,hc' by ncsohrH, 'uIt2- maunl Wild pitches Oesrhgtr '2l. Umpiros Mccormick, sweeney and ligler Time ,2s.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
RASS KEATS TARR

Cleveland, Aug. il GH-Fenny FaSs. Philadelphia, Hon the reTs. paper decision over Johnny Farr. Cleveland, in q ten round bout here layt night. Bass scored the only knockdovn in th. second round.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
The Standing
Games Today

S'. Louis at Philadelphia, Cleveland al Washington. Chicago at New York, Detroit at Boston.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12

CHIC Atiu
 A ID n
Tntals
K Rated for Bush in 5th. .r-- Rafted for Keen In 9th,

NK-- Batted Tor Keen Tn 9th,
 Boston ......,..,.,...,%c eNS onn-s thir7En .......t.,.....Nne heo h2o-G
 THn base hitS-Ftlix. Brooks Welsh. Benton. sacrifices Mann. FreiGau. pou- Ms plays Adams 10 MarauNire to Grimm: Pruton to Bancroft 10 Burrus: Adams to Grimm: keen to MaTanville 10 Grimm: Left on bssrs-B Boston II, Chicago :. Rase ou balls -CT Blake 3, Keen ., Rush 3, Benton s. Struck out-hy Bush 2, Benton | Keen l.. llits-oT Blake a'in . Is, of Push in o-S. Keen in |. Losing pitrhhr-B Blake. U3mpires-Pfirman. Me Laurhlin and Hart. Time-1;59.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
EASTERN LEAGUE
YeStrrd3y's RpS,,lts

Waterbury 8, Bridgeport Q. ttst>, Waterbury $, Bridgeport 5, (cnd) New Haven 3, Hartford 1. Gst. Hartford 5, New Haven C, (cnd). Pittsheld 1, Worcester 0. (1st. Worcester 6. Pittsfeld 2. (.ndD. Albany 10. Springfield g,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
The Standing
Games Today

Buffalo at Jersey City. @ Toronto at Providence, Syracuse at Baltimore. Rochester at Reading,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
sNIlTII


Two base Hls-E. Anderson, schmarr. Peterson. THre, base hl-Psu. SacTfis --l Arsus,. Rasts Ou balls --ur S,hmarr [ NuhkoVsN <. Stru.k out .-t, Sehmarf i puhhpN ski ], stolen basvs.- Boys Dlu1 , Su'tl l'. Left on hdsts--B. L. in. smith n Passed hal'- Peterson | NUH 'iteA--nubkowsN L. SchmSrr 2. llt M plirhcg-- NulRs. Cmpirc-Jack Doyle,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
WINS
 IN SECOND TILT
tContinued From Preceding Fage)

run-Wrieht. Stolen hase-Care~. Left on hases-New York 10, Pittsburgh (. Eases nn halls-of Dean 2, of kremer 1, off Morrison I. Struck out--hy nesn 1. D" kremar 3. litts-off kremer io In :, off Morrison tn :, off bean h in [ e.2, ot Wisner in Is, Winning pitcher Losing ritchpr--nean. rm- rires N'pay Moran and Quigley, Time of game-l.is.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12

Tommy. talking 10 a friend of ours who happens to be intimately ac- qualnted with the St. Paul fighter. said that Dempsey IS a terror in the ring, He said that he Is nothing more than a tiger which once it sees blood, is never licked. He is quoted as saying that the minute the bell rings, Dempsey changes from A play full good humored being into A say. age "ith only one intent in his mind, 10 destroy and that in the quickest time possible.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yestertlay's Results

Pittsburgh [, New York {. Cincinnati :, Brooklyn .. Boston 2, Chicago ..
 Philadelphia at St. Louis. rain
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
NesterdaX'S Results

Jersey City g, Syracuse 1, Rochester IS, Providence :, Reading {, Buffalo i.
 Other clubs not scheduled,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
The StRling
Games Today

New York at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Cincinnati. Boston at Chicago.
 Phila delphia at St. Louis.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12

One thing is certain and that is that the boxing fans who nay for the spectacle that the fighters put up, should have the opportunity of sec Ing the champion defend his laurels or else the occasion to shout "The Champion Is dead, long live the champion"
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
EASTERN LEAGUE
Watcrbury--Bridgcport

Bridgeport, Aug, l2 Rs-Water. bury took both ends of a double. header from Bridgeport here yes. terday afternoon winning the first game in 10 . and the night cap, : 10 s. The scores;
 First game R,H.E, Waterbury =. o00 eos o00--S < Q Bridgeport ... ono 900 oou--O ( ,
 Rush and Mccarthy; Hearne and Star.
 Second game R.H.E, Waterbury ... 0e 9ln l00-6 l3 Q Bridgeport ,., oil loo OQo-3 g 0
 Touchstone, Bishop and Schauf- fel; Drake, Horan and Army.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12

He says he just Dores in and keeps on coming and always keeps his head, but he wants 10 destroy. He has the animal instinct to fight and this coupled with good amount Of boxing science and courage born only of natural fighter makes him the most feared man in the ring to- day,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12

Time passes on, however. and it Is 6 hard question to answer. that one If Dempsey can get back into shape. Certainly there is a good trainer somewhere who can get the cham pion into shape for any man alive. He has not been bad living person He may know what a highhall tastes like. but he is not drinking man. He is a superbly built specimen and he can hit harder than any man in the ring today.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
The Standing
Games Today

Albany at New Haven. Bridgeport at Worcester. Springfield at Waterbury, Pittsheld at Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
Spe a Xxi n g of Sports s

One question that is bothering the big sports writers and followers Of boxing now Is whether Jack Demp. sey. heavyweight champion Of the world, will be able 10 get back into shape again or not
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
Baseball at a Glance
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays RrS,Ilts

Washington 8. Cleveland 1. Philadelphia s, st, Louis 2. Boston 1, Boston Q,
 Chicago Is. New York ?,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12

Tommy Gibbons, himself the only man who ever stayed in the ring for 1o rounds with the champion, is the author of a statement that Dempsey. In shape, will easily beat Wills.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12

Can he came back? Some care not whether he can or not. Others hope that he can. Dempsey himself seems to be aware that he must have time to prepare if he is to fight as dangerous q man as Wills is.