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CirdIes, '2'''
Were $3.50 and IS

20 Girdles including Lily Of France,
Mastercraft and other makes. OF
cotton-and-rayon batiste and elas-
tic. Slide fastened. Sizes 26, a.,
%, 81 and 80.
10 Woodthrop stepin girdles Of cot
ton contour-lastik with cotton and
rayon batiste panel front. Small
sizes. Sizes ~, 28 and 40. Were
$3.50. Now ----$5 $5.S5
Evening Foundations, one-piece
models in white silk satin or black
cotton-and-rayon satin, both with
elastic. Sizes in white, 80. In
black, IS, So and IL. Were $3.50.
Now
CoRscTs. THIRD FLOOR
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Decorators Fabric
Samples, 25s to s.

800 pieces in lengths from y to ~
yards-suitable for pillow covers,
wall-hangings and seat covers.
Also Several Long Lengths suitable
for slip covers, in whipcord, linen
and cretonne. Now, yard,
SOC to Sl.4e
STUDIO OF INTERIOR DECORATING,
Sixth Floor.
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Women's Hats, '2'7'
Originally s3.95 to $40

Originally y3.9S to yIU
rs hats in assorted styles including fur felts casual
types, women's types, suede hats and wool plaid
fabric pill boxes novelty rayon turbans Wide range
of colors. Headsizes 21k to q.
20 Hats a variety of coors and styles Mostly of q
kind Daytime and dressy styles From the Millinery Salon
Originally s12.75 to $25 Now Now-----------------A A75
MILLINERY, THIRD FLOOR
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Sports Frocks, '8'9'

Originally sI4.95 to sl69S
% of wool and acetate rayon. Sizes IL to 20. AS
sorted colors.
10 Sports Suits brown rose or navy WOOL sizes ~
to 20. Originally $29 rs to $39.75 Now SS.7o
veveteen wine green black Sizes IL to 1s Were
$16.95.
SpoRTswEAR THIRD FLOOR
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Necklaces, Bracelets
Special 85e

200 pieces in wine, green, teal blue,
red, plum. gray or gold-color simu-
lated pearl. In composition, leaf,
or bubble styles.
$50 Clips, Necklace and Bracelets
In leaves. links and bubble styles.
Colors. Also in silver or gold-color
simulated pearl. Were $l95.
Now 31.45
Is pieces Bubble and Leaf Neck
laces. Wine, green, teal blue, plum,
red, gold, or silver-colo simulated
pearl. Were So. Now ---- $1.S5
NOVELTY JEwELRY, ArsLEs ) AND 5,
FIRST FLOOR.
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Costume Slips, SIS
NJ" f90S

We're S2.95
II slips of pure dye silk crepe and
satin with cotton lace trimming.
In white only. Sizes 80. 36. SO
and a..
8 Costume Slips in pure dye silk
crepe with hand embroidery. Tea
rose. Sizes 48 and so. Were IS.
Now $2.S5
COSTUME SLIPS, THIRD FLOOR.
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Girls Nighties, SIS
We're S2.o5

IS pure silk and rayon crepe and
satin gowns. Some handmade
styles. Tearose and blue. Sizes
2 to is.
40 Girls Rayon Crepe Gowns, as
sorted prints. Sizes 8 to Is. Were
$1.95. S1.4S
80 Juniors Slips Of pure silk satin
and crepe. Some handmade styles.
Tearoee, Sizes IS, 16, II. Were
$2.95. Now------$ $1.g5
81 Girls Rayon Panties, elastic
waist, French leg. Tearose. Sizes
10 to 16. Were Csc. Now
GIRLS FURNISHINGS, FOURTH Floor.
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Plated Silver Ho|Ioware
At Savings Of 13 or More

All pieces subject to slight imperfections
WeII-ond-t tree PIotters in King George and Queen
Victoria Patterns.
originally $40 Now $3.50 originally $32 Now -S14 5
tray, originally $40 Now $3.50 originally $40 Now$175o
Round Tray s1750.
Chop Dish. S1650. $40
Chop Dish. Was $l8 Now
Canape Platter Was $24
Beverage Shaker. Was S. Now
Gravy Boat Was IS.
SILVER ROOM
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Women's Shoes, 81
Originally S6.75 to 1875

200 pairs Collegebred, Grayfex, Pandoras and
Matrix shoes in suede, calf, kid and alligator-gran
calf. Black, brown, wine, blue, rust-low medium
and high heels. Good size range in broken lots
IS pairs Boudor Slippers in silk satin rayon; in black
tearose blue wine and white (dyeable) Low and high
heels-dscontinued patterns of well-known manufac
turer. Originally $4.25 to S. Now S2s5
IS pairs Pandora Evening Shoes in black white silk satin
with fale Medium high heels Broken sizes Originally
STATS to $1475. A45
WoMENs SHOES THIRD Floor.
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Junior Misses
Oxfords, s3'7'
Were $3.50 and s6.75

as pairs in calf and suede with al
lgator trim. Low and medium
heels. Sizes in group:
AAA-5Ka, s, 61a, 7, ~, 8, ..
AA-6, 61a, ~, 8, 9.
A-5h, 8, 7, ~, 8.
BIB, S, 517, 6, 61a, 712.
Is pairs Boys Oxfords in elkskin
with rubber soles. Sizes in group:
B-2k, 3, 31a. S, 5h, sAz, 71a,
9, sl2.
C-21a, 81, 4, "a, S, 8, 9h.
D-21a. 3, 81, 41a, s, ~, 8.
Were $3.50 and $3.50. Now, S3.75
CHILDREN's AND JUNIOR MISSES
SHOES, FOURTH FLOOR.
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Novelty Rayon Dress
Fabrics, 49, yard

Was SOC yard
225 yards Of "Frostint." knit
effect rayon and Silver Nub,"
spun ayon-and-cotton fabric. In
street shades. 80 inches wide.
174 yards Novelty Rayon Fringe
Crepe. Black on white, and white
on black. 80 inches wide. Origi-
nal]y SO yard. Now ---N
DRESS FABRICS, SECOND FLOOR.
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Mems Oxfords, Special s5'9

Would be $3.50 in regular stock
"a pairs black or tan Norwegian grain calf wing tip
stvles. medium shape toe heavy leather soles and
leather heels Sizes: A-9, 912, II; B-712 to TO- IL;
C-712 to II; D-7 to II.
IL pairs Mems Patent Leather Pumps, sizes As TO- B.
3D. 1912; C-s12 g. Ga, 10a. Originally s5.75 to $3.50
Now $3.50
THE MEMS STORE, SECOND FLOOR.
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Rayon Crepe Gowns

- Were S2.95
10 rayon crepe gowns trimmed
with rufies or beading. In blue,
blush and orchid. Sizes 80, 81
and 40.
8 Chemises, pure dye silk crepe
trimmed with hand embroidery.
In tearose. Size 81. Were Sass.
Now SI.9s
UNDERwEAR, THIRD Floor.
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BIack-dyed Persian Lamb
Goats

l size Is. Was $685. Now Sl3S50
/, size H. Was 1925. Now S2295o
l, size AZ. Was 1925. Now S2lO
Dyed Guanaco Bolero; size 8 Originally $39 95 Now $3.50
l Gray Kdskn Coat; size H. Was $195 Now $1l95o
Silver Fox Jacket size 8. Was 1925. Now $l2950
l Silver Fox Jacket size 20. Was $685. Now $259.50
Fur Goats including Tipped Raccoon gray dyed Caracul
Lamb brown dyed Squirrel Belly Originally 1928 and SITS
Now .--..--- --------. --------- $3.50
China Mink Coats sizes l6. Were 1925 Now $242.5 50
l Jap Mink Coat; size 16 Was $395. Now -$295
l Pair Silver Fox Scarfs Was $685. Now $1S950
l Brown-dyed Caracul Lamb Coat; size 20 Was $325.
FUR SALON. THIRD FLOOR.
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Women's Wool Costume
Suits Reduced

Black Wool Costume Suits; interlined Short or length
coats Sizes 80 and A. Were $6975. Now-:Sas Sas
Black Wool Costume Suits nterned lengh coatS sl1es
Io ord a. uere &Io ~ Now SN
Black Wool Costume Suits with pieced Persian u 1uli
length coats interlined Sizes 36 and A. Were $3.50
NOW ------------ $3s.5e
Wool Costume Suts-l brown short coat suit untrned
full length coat with London dyed squirrel trim Size
40. Originally $8975 and $780, $4S
Black and White Check Roder Wool Costume Suit with red
trim Size 49, Was s1o0 Now S56
Black Imported Bolero Suit with Persian trim Size TO-
Was $135 VS.
WoMENs DRESSES THIRD FLOOR.
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Pantie CirdIes and
CirdIes, 'l'''

IS pantie girdles and eirdles IN
white and blush rayon lace and
rayon satin woven with "Lastex"
yarn, with and without garters.
Broken styles and sizes 4, 5 and I.
7 Girdles In blush cotton lace woven
with "Lastex" yarn; rayon satin
panel down front, garters attached.
Sizes 4, 5 and Z. Were $395.
Now -------$ $2.95
KNIT UNDERWEAR, THIRD FLOOR.
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.oodtex oiIet Tissue
Special IS dozen rolls

100 dozen 1000-sheet rolls Of good quality tissue.
So Tourist Bags fitted with bottles and jars OF rayon rub
Der lined Were $l35. Now w---------------------S S5c
60 Evans Compacs in assorted coo Round
square. Were 81. Sc
Wavery Toilet assorted fragrances Were
ST. Now sc
TonETRIEs, AIsLEs II 13, FIRST FLOOR
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Little Boys Suits, SIS

Originally SI95, 5295
80 two-piece wool jersey suits Sizes to 8 years.
Is Cotton Wash Dresses in pads prints and plain coors
Sizes 3 to years. Were $1.95. Now -S1Aa
JUVENILES APPAREL, FOURTH FLOOR
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Fancy Wool Sports
AnkIets, 25e pair

Originally Csc
as pairs tn size II only.
. pairs Children's Wool White
Sleeping Socks. Sizes 8 to 3. Were
Soc. -25o
CH1LDREN's HosrERY, AISLE II,
FIRST FLOOR.
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Girls Dresses, As We're us

100 girls and teen-agers cotton dresses in plaids
stripes and prints. Sizes to IA.
50 Girls and Teenagers Frocks Of cotton and spun rayon
Sizes to is. Originally $2s5, $3.e5 $1s5
IS Teenage and Chubbee Frock of spun rayon rayon
crepe. Sizes IL to 16. Were $685. Now-------s2. Sass
FouRr FL
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Savings on Down Comforts
III We're $3.50
warm comforts filled with two pounds Of finest
quality white goose down covered in trapunto
embroidered rayon opera satin. Two in gold,
in blue in green and one in peach. All slightly
soiled
BEpwEAR, New Location FIFTH FLOOR
Handmade FiIet Cotton Lace
Table Cloths
4, 7.,;ss: Exceptional s2 .95
60 cloths made entirely by hand Of hard twist select
cotton in creamy color Beautiful lacy pattern.
Size 72x90 inches
IlNENs New Location, FIFTH FtooR.
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Savings for the Younger Set
JuniorMisses' es'Dresses,' '5'9'
" Originally S795 to sI295

rs dresses in wool crepe, gabardne, plaids cotton
velveteen, rayon crepe, rayon and cotton benga
line in dressy, casual and sports styles.
10 Bolero Jackets in navy brown and red plaid Sizes II
to Is. Originally IS. Now S195
Is Skirts in wool and tweed in pleated and gored
styles Navy green, wine brown, black Sizes II to IS
10 Tailored Wool Jackets in cardigan and classic styles
Plaids and stripes. Originally $685. Now------- S345
rs Long Sleeved Dresses in wool crepe. Black, plum
brown navy Broken sizes Were $795. Now $3.95
Early Fall Tweed Coats. Were s1695. Now S8s5
Shetland Tweed Coats in plum color Were $l695 Now
$l1S5
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Infants Wool Knit Suits
80 We're uss

80 suits including the sweater, leggins, cap and
nittens. Sizes and 3X.
Ivory finished Hardwood Crib Floor sample Was
wool-and-siK Crib Blankets 4oxso inches Blue o.
pink with rayon satin binding Were g. Now-----S37S
INTANrs' FURN1sznsas, FOURTH Ftooa.
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Bows Wool Snow Suits
*5.9' and '7.s5 We're ,s,s and SD

II two-piece styles-paid jackets-plain trousers
Sizes to IA.
Is pairs Boys Knickers in wool-and-rayon Neat dark
patterns. Sizes to 16. Originally SO to 81 pair Now
S1.35; pairs, a
g. 7,s. Were $1.15 pair. Now 75c
rs pairs Boys Shorts wool-andrayon neat dark patterns
in gray blue Button-on style, matching belt. Sizes
"a pairs Socks-wool cotton golf styles and youths wool
half socks. Sizes to 11h. Were SOC pair Now,
35c; ; pairs, 81
10 Boys Suits Of wool flannel wool-and-rayon Two
pairs of shorts with extra knickers Blue brown,
gray. Sizes to II. Were $975 and STATS. Now
$5S5 and $7S5
10 Wool Snow Caps Were st. Now------------65 $50
The BOYS SroRE, FOURTH FLOOR
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FiIet Cotton Curtains

100 pairs sunny fet cotton net curtains in plain or
figured patterns. In ecru only. 2A yards long.
pairs Dotted Cotton Marquette curtains ~
yards long pair
CURTAINS AND DRArERns, SEVENTH FLOOR.
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Girls Sports Jackets, SIS

Originally s2.95 to S595
IS in wool tweeds and flannels Assorted plaids
and plain colors. Sizes IL to 16
81 Girls Wool Tweed Sports Jackets in assorted paids
Sizes 10 to 1s. Were $3.s5, $685. Now--------S2s5
rs Girls Rayon Blouses assorted prints and plain
colors Sizes 10 to is. Were $1.95. Now
GIRLS SPoRIswEAR, FOURTH FLOOR.
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Silk Chiffon Hose ) pair. SIS

$50 pairs with heel-inheel feature Fall and Winter
shades Sizes 8Ez to 10M.
HOSIERY, Ais1R 10, FIRST FLooR.
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Mems Shirts, SIS

Were 81 and 81 so
$50 shirts Group includes tan end-to-end cotton
madras; also cotton broadcloth and madras in at
tractve neat stripes; soft cotton f1annels in plain
colors Regular style pointed collars Sizes IA to IT,
IS Mems Jackets Vests, Wool Mackinaws and Hunting
Coats in various feathers and fabrics sizes l38 24o
1IAo Were a. 50 to $50 Now--- S5.45
81 sizes s. a. 4/36 49, $40, 442, 7A, 2/46. Were
s19 5o tn s22 so Now ----- $9.95
26 Flannel Shirts in neat stripes Sizes l42 l5 10 e
Were xs Now ----------$3 $3.65
THE MEMS STORE, SECOND FLOOR.
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CoRsETs, THIRD FLOOR.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-05

realistically fiower-patterned in col
ors that are breathtaking in beauty.
If there is one sort of frock more
than another that will make dainty
little maiden look her prettiest
it is dress of fiower-printed sheer
and to prove it the adorable child to
the left in the picture says inviting
ly, s'look at mel" She is wearing
dress of fairyspun lawn, which,
being pre-shrunk, will wash like a
dream, and what's more the beauti-
full print is fast color, assured by
the use of vat-dye. You can get
these dainty, sheer lawns in the
newest color schemes, both in flow
cred and conventional patternings.
The shops show dresses made up
that are surprisingly inexpensive,
and so pretty you will want several.
Which all goes to show the chic,
the charm and the dependable wear
ableness of the wash materials that
60 to make up the new showings.
BY the way, had you heard that ging-
ham is making style-high fashion
news for spring and summer? Not
only are little girls wearing it with
their usual enthusiasm for this ever
attractive and colorful wash weave,
but mother and big sister are order
ing tailored suits made of it, for
fashion DEGREES gingham as fashion
able to wear about town, at the
club and to bridge parties or wher-
ever you go during the active rounds
of the day. Bingham also is the
"pet' of the teen-age for party and
prom evening frocks.
Speaking of frocks for party wear,
when you go fabric-seeking be sure
to look over the showings of CLIQUE
organizes.
9 Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-05
Don't overeaf

Thus, 1t is evident that there are
numerous instances when there is
justification for departing from the
accepted routine. But it must be
remembered that as the number
of meals is increased, the amount
of food taken at each one should
be decreased. Otherwise, an I'M
due strain may be placed upon the
digestive organs.
Then, too, no matter how the
days food is divided, it must pro-
vide all the substances required
for sound nutrition. Otherwise, the
body will be improperly nour-
ished, no matter how many meals
are consumed.
The diet should be built first of
all around the protective foods
milk, eggs, fruits and vegetables,
which are such an important
source of necessary minerals and
vitamins. 1t must also supply pro-
tein for growth and repair, carbo-
hydrates and fats for adequate en-
ergy, and sufficient bulk or cellu-
lose to promote normal elimina-
ton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-05

1T is no wonder that smart cot
tons and other wash materials
have, attained to dizzy heights of
style prestige, which is especially
true this season, for they are arnaz-
ing1y lovely and versatile, and tune
to every occasion, formal or infor-
NAL.
However, their attractiveness is
by no means their chief lure, for
the really grand and glorious thing
about most modern washables is
the promise they carry of being both
fast color and non-shrinkable. Mod
ern science has worked miracles
in this particular. Which should be
particularly encouraging to mothers
who are Quitting little daughter
with pretty new dresses for spring
and summer. For peace of mind it
is only necessary to demand, when
buying wash materials, the kinds
that carry non-fade and non-shrink
assurance.
The materials that 60 to make up
the charming dresses pictured take
on added interest when you know
they will not fade neither will they
shrink. For everyday wear in class
room and happy carefree hours
of the day the shirtmaker dirndl
type dress shown to the right
couldn't help but satisfy the pride of
most any little style-alert girl. It
is made of sanforized-shrunk Stub
broadcloth in a smart triple stripe
design, with white collar and trim
on the sleeves.
Shopping in wash-fabric sections
these days is as refreshing an expe-
rience' as walking through gardens
abloom with spring flowers. The
Swiss wolfe fiorals especially make
you feel just like that, they are so
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-05
Keep the Diet Balanced

Whether you serve three hearty
meals and forego eating between
times, or follow the plan of pro-
viding a mid-morning or mid
afternoon pickup, you should meet
the requirements for a balanced
diet. This, you will remember
from previous discussions, in
cludes a pint of milk for each
adult, a quart for every child; an
egg for each member of the FAM
lily, or at least three or four week.
ly; one serving of a whole grain
cereal; one serving of meat, fish
or chicken plus a second source of
protein, such as meat, nuts or
dried beans or peas; two vegeta-
bles besides potatoes, one Of which
should be of the leafy green vari-
ETY.; two fruits or one fruit and
one fruit juice.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-05

" II II v II z
hand, it should be borne in mind
that dividing the days food into
what we Americans so often call
"three square meals" is primari-
ly convenient custom. One rea-
son that it has grown up over
period of years is because it al
lows the maximum free time to
pursue our various occupations. In
number Of countries, a fourth
meal is an accepted part of the
days routine. No Englishman,
for example, would consider 60
ing without his afternoon tea; and
workers pause in offices, stores
and factories, as well as at home,
for brief rest and welcome re-
freshment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-05
ADVENTUROUS
AMERICANS
Elmo Scott Watson
An American Spahi

III EW Americans nave ever neard
! of Marius Van de Weghe. He
stays pretty close to his tallow and
caustics, test tubes and chemicals
and other scientific apparatus in his
laboratory at a soap company In
Chicago.
You wouldn't suspect that Marius.
young man of less than 40 years,
is an Ouissam Alaouite Cherifien.
But that is what you are when the
Sultan of Morocco gives you a med
al and says that's what you are.
Because Van de Weghe, while a
soldier in Morocco, displayed UNI
usual bravery under fire, the sultan
knighted him. Van de Weghe was
a spahi in the Moroccan army right
after the World war. A spahi is a
cavalryman. During fierce en-
gagement with rebel natives, Van
de Weghe rode back two miles into
enemy territory to bring back the
body of his slain commanding Off
Ger.
The kind of men the soldiers were
fighting were those who tortured
their live captives and mutilated
those who were killed. Van de
Weghe's heroism prevented the ma
tives from burying the body of his
commander with his head protrud-
ing to be eaten by insects.
But there is nothing of the hero in
Van de Weghe's present demeanor,
now that he is an American citizen
and the head of a family. When
ever anyone expresses amazement
that he would risk his life to re-
trieve dead body he adds his own
amazement, stating that neither can
he understand how he happened to
do it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-05
Questions Answered

Mrs. e. l.. C.-Vitamin B has
been found to be an important fac
tor in maintaining the normal
muscle tone of the intestinal tract.
This vitamin is obtained from
whole grain cereals and breads,
yeast, glandular meats, such as
liver and kidneys; milk, nuts and
many fruits and vegetables.
Mrs. A. C. M.-Though milk is
the foremost source of calcium,
the calcium of vegetables has been
found to be well utilized in the
diet of adults. Green, 1eafy vege-
tables are in general richer in
calcium than other vegetables,
though carrots also contain sig
nificant amount.
@-WNU-C. Houston Goudiss-1939- 81.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-05
Ribbon Ruffles to
Trim Chdnel Suit

Chanel trims a superb dressy suit
with applique of tiny ribbon ruffles,
around the collar, down the front,
and around the lower edge of the
jacket and sleeves. The jacket
doesn't meet, so a sparkling white
gilet shows at the front. The skirt
is slightly gathered and has a row
of ribbon applique down the front.
From Molyneaux comes suit that
combines rose-colored box jacket
with skirt of soft brown. The
jacket has revers and pockets of
brown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-05
Hot Shapes Most
important Item

This spring the shape of a hat will
be more important than its trim
ming. Straws are spreading out,
enormous brins in odd shapes-pa-
lettes, or shovels or fans. Others,
halo style, are tied on with BAN
danas, nanny style. Doll hats-if
you still like 'em-in straw with
stiff1y starched wells; the inevitable
school girl sailor; felts, their crowns
blocked in odd shapes; straws with
brins like royal crowns, will all
be good.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-05
Prince of Trinidad

/" 7 AMES l, PRINCE OF TRIM.
- DAD" is an impressive title.
The holder of it was an American
who married the daughter of a Stand
ard Oil company magnate. He pre-
scented her with the entire kingdom
of Trinidad which they ruled togeth-
er with a firm hand.
Trinidad was easy to rule, OF
course, because Mr.. and Mrs.
James Harden-Hickey, the Ameri-
can names of the rulers, were the
only human inhabitants. Their SUBJ
jects were the land crabs, sea fowl
and snakes with which the place
was infested.
Trinidad is an island 700 miles
east of Brazil in the South Atlantic.
Discovered by the Portuguese and
visited by the British, no power had
exercised active possession of it at
the time "Mr. and Mrs. James I"
went there and proclaimed them
selves rulers in 1894.
But their reign over this small do
main that reeked with the odor of
dead fish, ended in January of the
following year when the British sent
the warship Barracuda there to
take over possession.
This wasn't the first time James
Hickey was thrown out of a
country. He established newspa-
per, LIE Triboulet, in Paris in 1878,
and was so obnoxious in his criti-
cism of the republican government
that he was expelled from France
in 1880.
He died. a suicide in Ell Paso, Tex
as, in 1898, just plain James Harden
Hickey, American citizen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-05
Audacious Robert Stobo

II OUDINI was famous for his
- ability to escape from almost
anywhere; Sergeant York was noted
for his ability to capture enemies by
the wholesale; but in pre-Revolu-
tionary days, Maj. Robert Stobo was
famous for both.
The French from Canada were
constantly arresting Stobo for sup
plying Washington with confidential
information about their plans But
regardless of where he was inn
prisoned he always managed to es-
cape. ans
After breaking out of cell in
Quebec, he padded up the st. Law
renee river with three companions.
Camping one day on the bank, he
noticed small boat leave French
ship and make toward them.
He could easily have retreated
into the woods until they gave up
the search. Instead he and his
companions surprised the party
when it landed and captured the
group that had been sent out to cap
ture him!
Then, after waiting for darkness,
he had the further audacity to order
them all into the boat and with
guns at their backs, row back to
their ship as if he and his party
were captives. They were all aboard
the vessel before the crew realized
that it was Stobo's party, not theirs,
that held the guns. Once aboard,
he had the upper hand and forced
the entire crew of IS to surrender.
But this was only a good begin
ming. In command of the ship. he
set sail and pulled alongside an
other French vessel a mile down
the river. Without warning, he fired
a broadside against the unsuspect-
ing vessel and forced its surrender
too. Then he set fire to it.
Proudly he set sail up the st.
Lawrence and returned triumphant
ly to Colonial territory, having per-
formed one of the most adventurous
feats of his time.
f1S Q We.tern Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-05

days ration should
be regarded as a
whole. If the foods
served at break
fast, dinner and
lunch or supper are
carefully chosen,
with a view to
meeting bodily re-
quirements, there
should be no need
for many adults to
eat between meals.