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By MARY ANN CAMPBELL
If you planned to send your man a present, would you
think of considering making a cigar case of Russian leather,
with your own fair hands???
In December, 1862, a Russian leather cigar case was a
wonderful idea for a present. You found some brown, scar
let and green leather, and some black, white and gold silk
brand and started in. ..Or, if you didn’t want to make him
something, a gold pen was highly recommended.
Godey s Lady s Book, the
Vogue of nineteenth century
America, reflected the taste of
the time in its pages. During the
second Christmas of the war be
tween the states, Godey’s recom
mended presents for men in
camp. But that was almost the
only notice it took of the war.
There was no Red Cross , no*
nurses’ aid, no WAACS, no
WAVES, no airplane spotters, in
fact, to us who have been swept
along with the efficiency of this
war, the Civil war seems pretty
unorganized. There wasn’t even
a mention of bond sales . . . but
an advertisement read: “The
Taxpayers’ Guide; an analytical
and comprehensive Digest of the
Internal Revenue and Excise Tax
Laws of the United States . . .
by Thompson Westcott of the
Philadelphia Bar.” The blurb
stated: “This digest is a neces
sity in the hands of the people.”
There must have been pretty
heavy taxes, then, too. . . .
On the other hand, if a gentle
man was thinking of joining the
most dashing branch of the ser
vice, the cavalry, the equivalent
of the air corps today, he could
purchase, for a modest sum, “A
Manuel for Cavalry Routine of
Duty for Cavalry in Quarters, in
Camp, and on the March,” by
Brigadier-General W. L. Elliott.
The advertisement lured prospec
tive buyers with these words: “A
neat and complete little book for
young officers and men in such
service.” ,
Godey’s pomplained of the rise
in the price of muslin from 10
cents to 715 cents a yard, but in
the same issue it was recommend
ing nine variations on a plum
pudding recipe with po rationing
apparent of butter, /sugar, eggs,
or cream. The fecipe for Wash
ington cake called for a pound
and a half of sugar and three
quarters of a pound of butter
. . . and four eggs .... One fruit
cake was made with a pound of
butter, a pound of sugar, eight
eggs, and a cup of heavy cream,
just to start. . . .
From the elaborate costumes
shown, and in color, too, the ra
tioning of material for civilian
use and the freezing of fashions
was non-existent. The dresses
alone would take about ten yards,
to say nothing of the braid and
decoration on the dress, the long
full cape with yards and yards
of braid, and the dozens of petti
coats (which were PADDED if
you please!!!) underneath. All
this meant the average lady
would need more yardage in one
costume than she has in her
whole wardrobe today (courtesy
of the clothes rationing board.)
jyiore v nrisunas present sug
gestions ... a crotcheted Glen
garry bormet . . . which was be
coming fashionable; a pin cushion
in the shape of a pair of bellows
and decorated with embroidery;
n black silk apron, trimmed to
the limit (which you or a seam
stress would have to make) . . .
one fancy little number shown
had five tiers or circular ruffles
down the front; or perhaps a
sewing machine!
In fact, from the whole picture
of the war-time Christmas, there
was only one really familiar note
. . . a picture entitled “Christmas
at the Camp," shows a group of
soldiers standing around some
boxes from which they are taking
chickens and turkeys and re
flecting the same delighted ex
pression that the modern soldier
has when he gets some Christ
mas food from home. . . .
Dean Morse Criticizes
Law School Curricula
Wayne L. Morse, dean' of the
law school, criticized the nation’s
law schools for failure to offer
a balanced study in criminal law
and administration, in a report
last week.
Dean Morse stated that stu
dents who take graduate work in
sociology and psychology are
probably better qualified to serve
in the field of law enforcement
than are the average law-school
graduates. He stressed a thor
ough training in the social scienc
es as well as a knowledge of the
legal points of law.
Dr. Donald J. Cowling, Carlton
college, is Minnesota chairman of
the USO War Fund campaign.
To Delight Everyone on Your
Christmas List
ANTIPA'S CANDY
63 East Broadway
nugene
Shopping for
Christmas Gifts
ROBES
Quilted Satins
Slipper Satins
Romaine Crepes
and
Chenilles
Printed satins and plain colors
are very popular. Styles are wrap
arounds and button openings with
plenty of room in full skirts that <
are most becoming. One must see
them to appreciate their beauty
and worth. Colors are blue, rose,
white, aqua, maize—also floral
and paisley in many colors.
The prices are:
$5.95, $8.95, $10.95
$12.95, $14.95
The prices are:
This year will he a little more difficult because of the scarcity
of certain things you would like to have.
Each day that goes by will see less of desirable gift items. So—
in all sincerity we say, “Do your shopping early. We have been suc
cessful in securing many lovely things for you to choose from—but
stocks are limited. So shop today.
A Pretty Blouse
is so acceptable.
Dinner dress blouses of
alpaca crepe, short sleeve
alpaca crepe, short
sleeves, gold and chenille
embroidery button down
front—to be worn over
skirt. Red, White and
Black . $5.95
Tailored Blouses
are always so acceptable.
Short ancl long sleeves,
rayon crepes — high neck
line. White and colors,
| $2.95 and $3.95
^How About Skirts:
All wool plaids and
plain colors in all wool
crepes — knife pleats.
Colors are navy, black,
brown, beige, dark green,
and Kelly green.$7.50.
Many others at $4.95
and $5.95.
Sweaters
There never was a
time when they’re not
“just right" for a gift.
Pullover and cardigans—
short or long sleeves, all
wool if you please. All
the pretty colors.
$2.49, $2.95, $3.49, $3.95
to $4.95
Taros — Munsing — Goldette
PRESENT GIFTS OF LINGERIE
NIGHTGOWNS
Printed Rayon Crepe and Satin Gowns (full swing skirts) $2.49, $2.95
NIGHTGOWNS
Plain colored lace trim Satin Gowns $2.95, $3.49, $3.95, $5.00.
BED JACKETS
Quilted Satin and Crepe Bed Jackets.$2.49, $2.95.
I.A It OS
Plain Satin and Crepe Lace Trim Bed Jackets $1.50, $2.95.
PAJAMAS
Printed cotton ve.our Pajamas $2.95, $3.49.
PANTIES
Munsingwear tricot Rayon Lace Trim Panties, $1.25.
Munsingwear tricot Rayon plain Panties, 89s and 98c.
SLIPS
Straight cut Satin and Crepe Lace Trim Slips, $-198, $2.25, $2.9o.
BRA’S .c-, !'c'l
Warner’s A’lure Lastex Bra’s, $1.95, $2.95, $3.95, $5.00.
BEMBERG GOWNS
Brushed Bemberg Rayon Gowns, $2.95, $3.49.
The BROADWAY Inc.
20 and 30 E. Broadway