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The Los Angeles Times from Los Angeles, California • 51

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i JEtoteSs 'SOS UNDAY MORNING. DULY 13, 1919. IPAIIT 1TLJ 23 ooooooooooooooooooooooooo 300C THE NEW. A NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT. BY DOBA OLIPHAXT COE.

IN STORES AND HOMES. High Standards and LoW Prices Meet letters and personal reminiscences of old pioneers of California. miring the eight years in 'which the indefatigable author was securing the data for "The Negro Trail Blazers' she visited the home of every negro in California, from the beautiful residences In the cities to the lowliest shack In the far places. To help her race; to open doors Into the arts and sciences for the negro boys and girls, has been the Impelling force in the life of Delilah L. Beaaley, and this book, which shows how far into theeworld beautiful many of the negro race have NOVELTIES, IDEAS AND PRAO- TICAIi SUGGESTIONS.

The negro race baa reason to be ers to the shore of the Pacific through the dread years 'when slavery, creeping from the Southern States, sought to establish Itself In California: through the pioneer period and the days of mining booms, on up to and including these later years, and the negro boys who followed Old Glory overseas. Particularly interesting are the copies of free papers" which Miss Beaaley has made directly from the originals possession of descendants of former slaves. The book Is a compilation of. records from the California archives In the Bancroft library at the University, of California Berkeley, where the author was a student, and from the diaries, old papers. 'By Olive Cray.

oriday Great Reductions! a proud of Mlaa Delilah Beasley, whose book. The Negro Trail Bias-are." has recently coma from the The book la as Interesting, comprehensive history of the negro race In California from the days of Este-vaocio. the African guide who accompanied, the first Spanish explor progressed, is the culmination of You will think, to see the wonderfully complete and comprehensive stocks displayed, Monday, that this is just the beginning of the sale. And it will be a new beginning so far as VALUES are concerned. Safe Fur Storage and very inexpensive; too Ip-to-Datest: Bathing caps la lovely colorings, and of thinnest rubberized silk, 'for the all-over at beaches where there are unbreakable rules as to all-over -Ing to the naked eye.

Frocks of darktlnted voiles. Georgettes, organdies, for general wear, when you axa Hooverising the family wash. To retain your 'suit Jacket when asked tol remove tt for proper vestee reasons which will not bare investigation! Softly shaded lamps or candles are the only permissible light in homes these summery evenings; Douse the bright electric glims, illumine with the cool white tapers or the colorfully hidden bulbs. years of heart-breaking effort. The book is issued by the Times-Mirror Printing and Binding Jiouse.

PLANE OFFENDS HAWK. Bird's Jealousy Shown 'When Aviator Performed Stunts. Are birds of the air jealous of airplanes, a question mooted among naturalists, has been answered in the affirmative to hundreds of who witnessed the antic of a monster hawk that, attempted to outdo the stunts of an aviator at Catasauqua, Pa. The human filer had circled over the town nearly fifteen minutes, when suddenly a pair of hawks appeared at a great height close to the aviator and apparently, according to their position, intently watched the latter's evolutions. ThenKone of the birds made a dive toward the earth and in the sight of a great crowd of people who were viewing the flier's maneuvers executed a series that soon turned the attention of the spectators from the You can't afford to take chances.

Thu it the moth season and each year they ruin thousands of dollars' worth of fine furs just because people are careless or neglectful. Our nett storage vaults afford you absolute protection against moths, fire or theft They are the largest and finest storage vaults west of New York and have just been completed in the basement of our new store. Our nominal charges for storage will appeal to you, and your furs always available without a minute's notice any day in the week during business hours. Public Inspection of Our Modern Fur 'Storage Vaultt Invited. aviator to the hawk, which did the Now is, the time to buy: Lamps of every description, for softly summer-lighting the home.

A sale this week makes available many styles In standards, together with: shade beautiful and effective, at prices turned surprisingly low. Sports skirts of the truly better class Georgettes, silk poplins, crepes, silks, paulettes and even trlco tines and tricolettes a few at the cost of most ordinary gar-menta. And the country club season but well under way in out-of-doors California! Something from every department, in that sale at a high-class house where editorially spooking a sale is a truly sale of more than ordinary values at less than ordi spiral glide, the loop the loop, the dip of death and many other feats. The hawk kept up its performance as long as the aviator was In sight, and when the latter flew away the bird rejoined its mate and disappeared amid the applause of the crowd. New Tork Evening Sun.

The Old Days of Toll. "You never hear of green goods men any more." "No," replied Farmer Corntosselj "compared to the easy money getters nowadays those old green goods men worked mighty hard besides takin' big chances." Washington Star. FUR- CCHMPANy 412-414-w: Seventh, t. 7 TpQ 'Greatly Reduced Serges, Velours, Tricotines) Ull $19.50, $24.75, $29.50, $35, $39.50 aO ZPC ar0W Value (Georgettes, Taffetas, Serges, de'Chinesy rJXULtJYO $19.75, $24.75, $29.50, $35.00 nary cost. r.

412-414 W. Seventh St. Is Our New Location Peart One! i Of course, you spell it when you speak of knitting, but this is not knitting, but purchasing pearls. I refer to the well-known but newly Impressed fact that there is really nothing quite like pearls, for the bride; even though she be a July bride, And also, there is nothing-- like pearls for the summer girl. Possibly hers may be but say-so pearls, but they go well with her filmy frocks and then, too, they prova that her neck is girlish, and even if'a-Mt freckled or tanned, those neeklaces but' serve to call atten.

tlon to the lines beneath her 'girlishly dimpled chin. Plaid Sport Skirts To Close Out At $12.50 This price is leu than the wholesale value of the skirts. Sport Goatees of the style and quality for which much more is usually asked. Velvets $22.50 Wash Skirts You can't have too many of these ever-serviceable and attractive skirts. Monday only.

1) Prices on all Capes and Dolmans Unusual offerings in styles that are new, distinctive and delightful i '-v. i $25.00 Capes and Dolmans, $12.50 $29.50 Capes and Dolmans, $14.75 $35.00 Capes and Dolmans, $17.50 $3.95 $49.50 Capes and Dolmans, $24.73 $59.50 Capes and Dolmans, $29.75 Our Stores. "Do the stores look small to you, after New asked Adeline, when I met her on 'Broadway, the day' after my return. "No at all! They look etter than ever before' was my truthful reply. stores are quite up to the standard of any -not perhaps as large as some, but they hold up In quality, compare favorably in good taste, and are equipped as well as any, while the attendants give an atmosphere far superior to that in any of the eastern "But, truly, now are they as up-to-date In merchandise?" "Indeed they are! I think I may safely and conservatively declare that the goods brought hereor sent la shown simultaneously with that exhibited iri any of the eastern cities.

There are slight differences In selection, as would be natural, and this makes It mora interesting, as does the chotoe 0f Individuals In dress create distinction. Even in this choice, I think the facts are in our favor. Fpr example, we are able to wear lighter colors tn dresses and In suits than can bo worn in New York or Chicago; and in shoes the same is true. This makes for daintiness In women's attire. In millinery, we are inclined to more distinctly mark the change from spring to summer, choosing flower-trimmed hats with Impunity, whereas in New York such trimming would be likely to receive a ducking the first day, and would be soot-begrimed after a few hours en the streets.

Our merchants have not been slow to recognise the Possibilities of our climate and bring nS.GOLPBERG Nev Fall Where Style Inexpensive Arriving Dailv oooooooc WOMEN. To see them is tq appreciate that in these models there is that indescribable something that constitutes style that subtle appealing touch of master designing which sets apart the exceptional from the ordinary and combines beauty of design with the atmosphere of refinement. Keeping well in advance of. the ever-changing whims of Dame Fashion, these newest offerings enjoy prominence of foremost importance among the nation's smartest in fur styles. io us meronandise appropriate to our use," ferlngs at that popular store for the forthcoming week.

A Close Call. The question of closing has taken the store 'world by summer storm; and while several of our etores have kept step with those of the Eastern cities in declaring for all-day Saturday closing during the warm season, it was for ours, of course, to inaugurate a custom. Two of our leading retail dry goods houses have announced that they will close at 1 o'clock on Saturdays during the entire year. There- la rejoicing among the hosts of employees, It is needless to say; and also there la an avowed determination to give so much better service that the kindness will reap its deserved reward. Fashion's Iaue of Nations.

Chemises are very tight fitting. street frocks show short sleeves. Tucked front panels are fashionable. Sports costumes choose brilliant colors, Flower.trlmmed hats are beina revived, Tortoise-shell buttons are smart on coats. Rough sports silks appear In parasols.

Mm, Labarca, the only womart member of the educational coromla. slon of three persons sent by Chile to investigate the elementary schools of this country, is head of one of the schools maintained for girls by the Chilean government and is also a member of the Chilean section ot the International Committee of Women ot the Pan-American Helen, tlflo Congress. Four women were graduated from the farm motors school of the Kan. sas State Agricultural College this year, for two years the college hue offered practical instruction in trao. tors and farm motor plants.

From the beginning women have attended the courses. The number that carry the course on to graduation is expected to increase. According to reports from Instructors, the women do good work with farm traetors and farm motors, equal or superior to the men In the classes. There re several hundred women tn Kansas who drive tractors ou farm. For the purpose of promoting closer relationship among young women of Canton and encouraging wholesome recreation, the Uirls' Club, with 100 charter members, has been formed under the auspices of the National League for Woman's rOLFERS all! Come to Santa Barbara.

the wonder play-place-where there are 18- -hole golf courses as perfect as Nature and Art can devise; where tne tanc of the sea makes you whang off the tee; w-nere the rhythmic surf nlavs a cheery staccato to vour strokes 1 are pelts from every clime and furs of every breed; skins that in themselves show that they are the choicest selection of far-away traps. Ji' We deem it a pleasure to show these fine furs at such modest prices in our beautifully appointed new location on West Seventh Street at Four Hundred Twelve A linen Economy, Anne is certainly the best of housekeepers Her ways are so original and at the same time so frugal. Finding two worn places and a tear in one ef the good tablecloths, she basted and then carefully appliqued over the spots, two round and on oblong doylies, thus giving the effect of premedlated ornamentation! At the same time, the tablecloth will live a prolonged as wll as aiorlfled life. Ingenious, don't you think! Girls' Boo ef Beanty. I am so proud of the accomplishments ef girls.

I mean practical achievements, rather than frills. Take, for example, the book of home beauty magaslne put forth by that big furniture store. It is made by girls the writing done by girls, the pictures sketched by them, the editorial supervision by girls', and have you seen the latest Issue? Clever doesn't half describe It! There's a little story about ranges and refrigerators which is as true as It Is good and as ingenious as It is Interesting. It begins in the big kitchen at the Mission Inn and ends In everybody's cookery, leading the way along-Imaginative lanes, in a manner moat captivating. -i The Sweater Dares, Imagine a sweater which dares the short sleeve! To be all-over woolly and then to pretend to be cool, by just cutting the whole sleeve question well, nothing but a sweater would attempt such anomaly, Sweaters always have done dangerous things, however, especially In coloring; but this last move disarms criticism.

Frock Bale. Right in the height ef the season, In the height of the mode, and frao- andFourteen. And when you pack your caddy bag remember that there are lots of other sport-thin to do at Santa Barbara. For example: bathing (indoor and out), boating, yachting, fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, motoring, tennis, horseback riding, dancing, band concerts, etc. a varied program of entertainment and recreation -that keep you amused and enthused the day long and the season through.

For detailed information as rates, accommodations, address the secretary of tha service. Headquarters already have been opened In the Sawyer House, offloers elected and committees appointed. The Girls' Club will be supported by the people of Canton and by the dues of members. Any girl of It years or over or a student of the Canton High School Is eligible for membership. li it for the convenience of cur north end patrons that- me maintain a branch stare in cur old location at Third and Hill tireets.

SANTA BARBARA, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Santa Barbara, California Used for 70 Years Thru its uss Grandmother's youthful sppsarsncc baa Smocking is enecuve on aaimy lingerie. Little children's riding coats are pf linen. Bmall dotted foulards art favorite materials. Hats of dotted Swiss are most charming. Prapad veils are promised later In the season.

Pin tucks are much favored for sheer dresses. Long gloves are again worn In the evening. Little' whlta taffeta hats art very mueh In favor, Filet laces are now being made In this country. Straight estrlch If the last word In fine millinery. Looped silk embroidery floss la a favorite trimming.

Colored silk Is atlll very much liked for lingerie. Dull and bright cold beads are effective together. A frock of gray organdie la edged with squirrel fur. rsmslnsd unlit youth hsa beroms but a memory. Ths soft, rsftnsd, psarly ff a 1 wntts sppesrance tsnders leaves ths Joy of tfctuty with you FUR, COIvIPANaV for many LEADING IPURIULElCS ytsrs.

In San Diego U. S. Grant Hotel Building 412-414 W. Seventh St. tlenallsed in cost, while at the same PAoru Pico 660 Even appeara among time slenderising, 'ooolerlng.

and beautifying euch are the. frock ot-H children's.

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