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THE MORNING OKEGONIAN, THURSDAY," DECEMBER 20 1917.
INTEREST 111 FALING
CONTEST DWINDLES
Thomas N. Strong Reviews
Business Dealings With
Woman as Early as 1 880.
MONEY HOARDED SECRETLY
Two Excerpts From Memoranda
Kept by Mr. Strong Are Read Into
Records by Lawyers Seek
ing to Break Will.
Interest In the Faling will contest
before County Judge Tazwell yesterday
reached Its ebb tide so far as the gen
eral public Is concerned. The meager
crowd of spectators found more than
one cause for yawning before the day
was over as apparently Insignificant
detail after detail followed each other
in monotonous order. Two women
auditors broke the tedium by Indus
triously plying their knitting needles
most of the afternoon.
Thomas N. Strong-, Mrs. Paling's at
torney for 40 years and one of the
chief beneficiaries of the will, was on
the witness stand all day under direct
examination by his counsel, John F.
Logan. His testimony embraced a mul
titude of business transactions per
formed for and consultations held with
Mrs. Faling since 1880. A minute sys
tem of bookkeeping, in which these
-various Incidents were written In de
tail, was In Mr. Logan's hand as he
asked the witness various . questions
pertaining to checks and corresponding
entries In the books. Mr. Strong's mem
ory was keen as to these in their most'
particular phases.
Money Hoarded Secretly.
The witness was positive that he had
never acted in any important matters
which concerned Mrs. Faling without
first consulting her, even after she
gave him full power of attorney to at
tend to her affairs In October, 1914.
One part of Mr. Strong's testimony
pertained to Mrs. Faling's ability to
cave money rapidly and secretly. One
day she came to him chuckling, said
Mr. Strong, with the Information that
she had certificates of deposit for
$100,000 which she had in Ladd & Til
ton's bank.. Her account, so far as
Mr. Strong's knowledge went, had been
kept at the First National Bank.
Two excerpts from the memoranda
kept by Mr. Strong were read Into the
court records by E. E. Heckbert and
Coy Burnett, attorneys who are seeking
to break the will. Both of these are
dated in 1911 and both indicate that
Mrs. Faling at that time had to be
humored because of her nervous fears.
The first, dated May 18, reads:
Memoranda In ESvidence.
"At the request of Dr. Stearns went
over to Sargent to see Mrs. Faling.
Had long consultation with doctor and
gave general advice. She was very
much muddled about her affairs and
about a piece of Jewelry. In after
noon Mrs. Faling telephoned to me to
see that her box at the bank was safe
and to Instruct bank to let no one have
it. Went to bank and Informed New
kirk about her condition and her in
structions regarding box. Telephoned
to proprietor of hotel to make Mrs.
Faling as comfortable as possible."
The other excerpt from Mr. Strong's
book, dated October 11, 1911, reads:
"Advice and consultation with Mrs.
Faling. She left sealed envelope to be
put in safe, which I put in safe with
papers without any information as to
contents. She has fancy for leaving
papers with me, and often gets them
and brings new ones, etc., etc. Gen
erally matters of no importance and
papers taken to humor her."
Court adjourned for two hours dur
ing the afternoon while photographs
were made of a number of the flocu
' mentary exhibits in the case.
Mr. Strong will be recalled to the
stand this morning.
SWISS TO AID PRISONERS
Legation at Washington Will Trans
mit Money to Unhappy Ones.
Albrecht Streiff, Consul of Switzer
land, 816 Spalding building, has been
advised by telegram from the Swiss
Legation, Washington, that the Swiss
government authorizes the transmis
sion of money presents to prisoners of
war and men interned in Switzerland
for the duration of the war, provided
the Legation acts as clearing-house
for the transaction. -
Money to. the amount of $10 per man
may be sent and any who desire to
send money are advised to write to the
Swiss Legation, Washington, D. C. The
Legation is ready to transmit such
funds to special addresses or in its
discretion, if so desired. Parcels may
be transmitted by senders direct.
CITY AMBITIOUS TO FISH
Commissioner Kellaher Is Negotiat
ing for Another Boat.
Although the Port of Portland has
turned down the request of the city for
use of the pilot schooner Joseph Pulit
zer for a fishine boat off the Oregon
Coast, the city has not given up the
ambition to fish. City Commissioner
Kellaher said yesterday he has negotia
tions under way for another boat and
may close a deal for it within a few
days.
The plan has been to send a munici
pal fishing boat to the fishing shoals
of the Oregon Coast and catch the
black cod, salmon and other fish sold
on the municipal market.
Guardsmen to Get Rifles.
CEXTRALIA. Wash.. Dec. 19.-r(Spe-cial.)
When Company G, Third Regi
. ment, Washington State Guard, was
equipped by the state, part of the men
were assigned rifles and part carbines.
The carbines were returned yesterday
and a requisition was made by Lieu
tenant T. H. Greenwood for rifles, so
that the company's armament will be
uniform. The new guns are expected
the last of this week. The local com
pany was inspected at the armory to
night by Major George Robertson, of
Montesano. It was the company's last
drill until after the holidays.
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When you have a fullness and weight
In the stomach after eating you may
know that you have eaten too much,
and should take one of Chamberlain's
Tablets to aid your digestion. Adv.
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PRESIDENT MULTNOMAH CHAPTER, D. A. R WHO WILL BE IN
CHARGE OF RED CRO5 SEALS SALE TOMORROW.
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THE utmost simplicity prevailed at
the marriage of Miss Wlnnifred
Huber and Holt Wilson Cooking-
ham, solemnized yesterday afternoon.
The impressive service was read by Dr.
A. A. Morrison, rector of Trinity Episco
pal Church, in the drawing-room of the
Huber residence at Twenty-first street
North. An altar was arranged with
palms, ferns and tall standards of white
chrysanthemums, and about the room
were baskets and bowls of Ophelia
roses.
A pretty bit of sentiment connected
with the ceremony surrounded the
kneeling cushions used for the bene
diction. The cushions were made by
Mrs. B. G. Whltehouse, grandmother
of the bridegroom, for the wedding of
her daughter, Gertrude, to Edward
Cookingharrf? 30 years ago, and later
they were lent by Mrs. Cooklngham to
Miss Emma Sherlock, who was one of
her closest friends, for her wedding to
Oskar E. Huber, then of Spokane. And
yesterday they were used by their chil
dren. Miss Huber never looked more lovely
than when she appeared on the stair
way with her father, who gave her in
marriage. Her gown was a superb
tin. its soft folds being gracefully
draped, and unadorned save for one
tiny spray of orange blossoms, and
the long tulle sleeves. It was made
short, and was enveloped with a Prin
cess lace veil. The veil was charm
ingly arranged from a coronet of the
lace, wreathed with orange blossoms,
the short cape effect falling Just be
low the shoulders, and the long one
hanging way below the gown. It was
adorned with silver bowknots and
sprays of the orange blossoms. The
bridal bouquet was a shower of bride
roses, orchids, sweet peas and bou
vardia. Miss Elizabeth Huber was the only
attendant, and Prescott W. Cooking
ham, brother of the bridegroom, was
best man. Miss Huber also wore a
white gown, a simple, girlish model
of chiffon, draped over soft white
satin. She carried an arm bouquet of
Ophelia roses and pink tulle.
Edward Cookingham, father of the
bridegroom, played the wedding march.
The guests were limited to relatives
and five of the bride's school friends
who attended Dana Halt
A buffet wedding supper was served,
Mrs. Edward L. Brown, aunt of the
bridegroom, and Miss Charlotte Sher
lock, aunt of the bride, presiding at the
prettily adorned table, A huge , silver
bowl of Ophelia roses decked the table,
and similar blossoms were used about
the rooms. 0 . . . .
Mr. and Mrs. Cooklngham left for a
short trip to Gearhart at the .Huber
cottage, and upon their return will
make their home at 49 North Twenty
first street with Mr. Huber.
Columbia Social Club has pledged
Itself to furnish a room . In the new
Masonic and Eastern Star Home. For
this benefit the club will entertain
members of Camelia Chapter, Order of
Eastern Star, and friends, at a "500"
party at the home of Mrs. Oliver S.
Cutler, 1008 Gyfield avenue. Walnut
Park, tonight ar8 o'clock.
The T. F. B. High Cost of Living
Club will give a "500" card party to
night in the M. W. A. Hall, Eleventh
and Burnside streets. The prizes will
be groceries.
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One of the events of this evening
is the dance to be given by the em
ployes of Blumauer-Frank Company
at the Multnomah Hotel assembly hall.
This is the second dance of this sea
son's series and it will be in the nature
of a Christmas festivity. The patrons
and patronesses are: Mr. and Mrs. H.
J. Frank, Mr. and Airs. J. P. Bronaugh,
Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Anderson, Mr. and
Mrs. J. K. Dudley, and Mr. and Mrs.
H. Stipe. Committee: Grace Twitchell,
Katherine Matthew. Mildred Woodman
see. Glen Walter. Ira Bailey, Edward
Russell. Lydia Petersen,' Helen McNeil,
Pearl Brown, Darwin Utter, Walter
Davis and Fred HulL '
Mrs. Charles A. Gray, a prominent
matron of Salem, who was-one of the
hostesses at the Oregon building at the
exposition in San 1 rancisco and also
hostess for one of the fraternity
houses at Eugene recently, has Just re
turned from an extended trip through
the East and South.
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Miss Marie Rust,' of Pendleton, who
is attending school In Portland, enter
tained for a number of her girl friends
Saturday with an informal tea.
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Mrs. F. T. Kuettner will entertain
tomorrow at the Hotel Portland with
an informal bridge party for the ben
efit of the Dr. Esther LoveJoy fund,
Guests have been asked to make up 20
tables, and at the conclusion of the
games light refreshments will be
served.
Another war wedding of interest to
Portlanders was solemnized in the Bay
City the first of the week whert Miss
Arlta. Morton became the brido of
GERTRUDE . F. C ORB KTT
Herbert Riley DaDney, of Los Angeles.
The wedding took place, by special per
mission, on Goat Island. Chaplain
Wright officiated. Mrs. Dabney will
remain in San Francisco until war or
ders transfer Mr. Dabney elsewhere.
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Barklage, of Hood
River, who are prominent in fraternal
circles, are spending several weeks In
Portland at the Multnomah Hotel.
Mrs. Swan Benson, of Kewberg, ac
companied by Miss Betty Nelson and
Godfrey Nelson, also of Newberg, is
spending a few days at the Multnomah
Hotel, attending to Christmas shopping.
Miss Hazel P. Hollenbeck, of Hood
River, is visiting in this city and is
staying at the Multnomah Hotel.
Earl M. Wilson and Hazel H. Helge
sen were married Saturday at the resi
dence of Rev. W. C. Kantner, pastor
of Pilgrim Church.
Miss Amma Lester and Thomas J.
Lovely plighted their troth Wednesday
at 2 o'clock at 830 Colonial avenue.
Rev. W. C. Kantner also officiating.
Auxiliary to Company C, Oregon En
gineers, will give an elaborate literary
and musical programme Saturday night
at 8 o clock at the Lincoln High school
auditorium. The proceeds will go to
ward the company's fund for necessi
ties. Admission is free, and during the
evening a voluntary silver .offering
will be taken up. Mrs. Raymond Sul
livan will sing a group of Mrs. Ralph
Walkers songs, accompanied by the
latter. Everyone Interested in Com
pany C Is invited to attend.
f foment CAAy
MEMBERS of the various auxilia
ries, leagues and other organiza
tions of women doing patriotic work
are welcoming the Liberty Shop which
was opened this week In the court of
Hotel Portland by the Patriotic Con
servation League, of which Mrs. R. D.
Inman la president. The Shop is pri
marily a market-place for the cooked
food, canned fruit. Jellies and other
articles made by women and offered
for sale. Any such organization may
secure space In the Shop free of charge.
Mrs. XJ. M. Watson is in general
charge of the Shop, and there is of
fered for sale a choice array of toys
and dolls made by members of the
Progressive Woman's League, together
CALENDAR FOR TODAY.
Clubs Patriotic.
SumnerRellef Corps Red Cross
meeting, 10 A. M., Courthouse.
Portland Woman's Club Cur
rent literature department, with
Mrs. F. C. Whitten. x
Mount Scott Mental Culture
Club With Mrs. W. D. Lock
wood. Daughters of Confederacy
With Mrs. A. G. Ott.
with books, pictures and bric-a-brac
The conservation candy, made by an
approved Hoover recipe of fruit, nuts
and honey, is in great demand and may
be had in tiny, gay red boxes or large
fanciful ones.
One corner of the Shop is given over
to the sale of holly wreaths and loose
holly by the women of Reed College,
with Miss Gladys Lathers in general
charge. There are 12 acres of holly
on the Reed campus, and this is
being sold, to accumulate a fund for
the dependents of Reed College Btud
ents who have enlisted, and to send
them comforts after they are 'ill and
wounded at the front. The Shop Is
open from 9 A. M. to 9 P. M., from now i
until Christmas.
Lents Parent-Teacher Association
wlu meet Friday at 2:45 o'clock In the
assembly hall of the school. Dr. Maud
Tanner, who recently returned from
New York, will speak on the care of
the teeth. The children will give a
programme. '
Among the active sellers of Red
Cross seals for the . anti-tuberculosis
fund have been the children of the
school at Mist, Martha Jansen, princi
pal; the Alpine High School; the com
mittee In Washington County headed
by Mrs. C- E. Walker; Oregon City
committees, Halsey committees and
many more. The Lavender Club
branch No. 1, will hold a meeting In
Its new quarters at the East Side Busi
ness Men's Club, East Alder and Grand
avenue, at 1 P. M. Friday. The birth
day luncheon will be erved. For in
formation call Mrs. Eley,. Tabor 101.
Mrs. Charles H. Castner, president of
tha Oregon Fed.era.tlon of - Women's
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viiiimiiiiiiiim
Clubs, will be a speaker at the voca
tional conference of the Oregon State
Teachers' Association December 29.
Her subject will be "Thrift."
The Overlook Woman's Club will
meet Friday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. H. E. Raven, 786 Melrose drive.
Mrs. Pageler will lead the discussion of
"Current Events." A "book review"
will be given by Mrs. W. R. Mlnsinger.
Members are asked to come early, as
the club has a number of children's
garments to make, in addition to Its
regular sewing
The current literature department of
the Portland Woman's Club will meet
today with Mrs. F. C. Whitten, 810 East
Sixteenth street north. Assisting host
esses will be Mrs. J. C. Bryant, Mrs.
W. M. Bradford, Mrs. J. W. Fleishman
and Mrs, E. C. Rlchton. All members
will take Christmas gifts and- these
will be gathered together and given to
one of the orphanages.
How1 to make the crab cocktail that
will be served at the Christmas dinner
will be discussed by Mrs. J. D. Spencer
this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the
Powers building. Third and Yamhill
streets. In one of her lectures on the
serving of fish. Crab salad and a pie
made with hot water pie crust will be
demonstrated. The lecture Is free and
all are welcome. There will be no lec
ture on SaJturday.
YW.C AZOTES
ON FRIDAY evening the members of
the Gearhart Club will entertain
their friends . with a Christmas pro
gramme in the auditorium of the Young
Women's Christian Association. The
members are asked to bring one pound
of foodstuff, which may be easily pre
pared and which will be used In Christ
mas baskets for some of the needy
families of the city. .
Great interest Is being shown In the
Christmas panel picture, which Is hung
In the auditorium of the Young Wom
en's Christian Association. The pic
ture is 9x27 feet and Is a reproduction
in color of the hills and plains of the
ancient city of Bethlehem, introducing
the shepherds In life figures and show
ing the Magi with their camels. The
public is urged to come in and view the
picture, and the lobby and restrooms
are open to tired shoppers who wish to
enjoy a few moments of quiet. The
Christmas trees will be illuminated
every evening until after New Year's.
One of the interesting parties given
by the Glrls-Who-Want-to-Help was
given at the clubrooms of the Young
Women's Christian Association last
evening by.the members of the Wegfaf
Club (where every girl finds a friend).
The girls were asked to come dressed
as children, each bringing toys for the
Christmas tree, which were gathered
with great ceremony and will be given
to the Children's Aid Society.
WomenS BrRionc Service
By Edith Knight Holmes
A SPECIAL meeting of the War Aux
iliary's central committee is to be
held Friday at 2 o'clock at its head
quarters, room 520 Courthouse, to dis
cuss . arrangements for co-operation
with the Portlajp War Emergency
Council, which was recently organized
by Mayor Baker.
The condition at Fort Stevens and
the necessity of speeding up the work
of contsructing the wooden buildings
in which, the Individual companies are
to be housed Is to be brought to the
attention of the members.
The War Auxiliary's central commit
tee has representatives from 20 or more
a-uxillaries to Oregon sailor and sol
dier units, and It has been decided to
hold regular meetings every Monday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at room 520
Courthouse.
A schedule of auxiliary meetings will
be arranged and placed in the head
quarters raoms and a bulletin of all
entertainments and benefits, with their
respective dates, will be posted to pre
vent conflicts and duplications. Rep
resentatives of newly organized auxil
iaries are expected to attend.
"The war does not stop for holidays,
and neither should we,'" said the teach
ers, and they voted to work at the Red
Cross headquarters, eighth floor of
Llpman-Wolfe building, on the next
two Saturday mornings from 10 to 12
o'clock, in spite of the fact that some
of their number will be out of town
for the holidays.
All teachers, whether high or grade,
are urge to assist in the making, of
surgical dressings, and an Invitation
is extended to high school girls as
Cheerful
Flowering Plants,
Very appropriate for ANYONE. Perhaps you
know some ONE whom you can remember In NO
OTHER WAY. We have a very lara-e and choice
Miortnat of handaome plan PA- None better In
the city and none priced no reasonable. ,
I HOLLY WREATH, CEDAR ROPING,
I CUT HOLLY, B1ISTLBTOB.
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Routledge Seed & Floral Co.
145 Sd St Bet. Morrison and
STORE OPEN EVENINGS AND
Infanta and Invalids
IMORLICEl'S
THE ORIGINAL
MALTED MI'LK
Rich milk, malted grain, in powder form
For infants, invalids and growing children.
Pure nutrition, upbuilding the whole body.
Invigorates nursing mothers ad the aged.
More nutritious than tea, coffee, etc
Instantly prepared. Requires no cooking.
SubttiUtcCoit YOU. Same Prict
H.
FUR
This is the logical store for your purchasing because
of the assurance that your Fur selections here will be
selections of merit of style of identity. And then
you will be buying; the very best at the lowest possible prices.
FUR SCARFS AND FUR MUFFS
BEAVER AND '
OTTER
NECKPIECES and SCARFS, spe
cially priced at $10.00, $17.50,
$25.00 and up;
Muffs to match at $25.00 and up.
FOX ANIMAL
SCARFS
Silk-lined and curved to conform
to cape effect. Colors are taupe,
black, Kamchatka, poiree, etc.
Specially priced, $35.00, $45.00,
$60.00 and up.
Muffs to match reasonably priced.
Good-Looking Fur-Lined Coats for
Women
Cloth and tweeds, lined natural muskrat, with
stylish contrasting fur collar, priced $130 and up.
Coatees in Hudson Seal
Hudson Seal and Skunk, Moleskin and Other At
tractive Combinations.
p" Join the Red Cross
C? "3 Today Wear a
j Red Cross Button
Christmas Day
well. The work Is simple and many
hands are needed.
Miss McGregor, president of the
Grade Teachers' Association, Is pro
moting the work, and Is desirous that
everv teacher who nossibly can will
devote these two hours per week to
this vitally necessary worn.
The only requirement is that all
workers wear coverall aprons and head
coverings and bring scissors.
Red Cross unit, Sumner Relief Corps,
will meet at 10 A. M. today. Court
house. 625. All who wish to assist are
invited.
Sumner Woman's Relief Corps, at
the recent patriotic dinner given in the
Courthouse, netted J200 for their patri
otic work. Through the generosity of
many friends the dinner was a great
success. Mrs. Harriet Hendee is presl
dent of the corps and' she has able and
energetic committees to assist her.
Company F Auxiliary, 18th Railway
Engineers, will meet tonight at the
Multnomah Hotel, gray parlors, at 7:30
o'clock.
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The Portland Woman's Research Club
and .the Psychology Club sew every
Wednesday from 1 to 4 P. M. in Olds,
Wortman & King's tearoom. Mrs. Dean
is In charge. The garments made by
these women are used as samples, so
well finished are they. The clubs had
an enthusiastic meeting yesterday.
A patriotic and Christmas entertain
ment will be given at Concord School
on. Friday night. A small admission
fee will be charged and refreshments
served. The proceeds will be for the
Red Cross and the social service work
of the association.
Two Alleged Slackers Held.
George Thrystingf and Andres Wars-
berg, two alleged slackers, were ar
rested last night by the Federal au
Give Living
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Different, Interesting L mating.
CANARY BIRDS
We have over 300 beautffnl Bin stern in
full song. Call and see them and hear
them sing, you will be pleased. Paroquets,
I'arrolm Cage Birds, Cages and Bird Pet
Supplies.
GOLD FISH ?eecT,v8ehipment 3ust
Ferns, Palms, Etc.
Alder.
SUNDAY.
Very Delicious
with Christmas turkey
baked, red-meated
Nancy Hall
Sweet Potatoes
LIEBES & CO.
are Gifts of
Constant and
Enjoyable Service
LYNX IN CAPE, ANIMAL
AND THROW SCARFS
In taupe and black, at $27.50,
$45.00, $60.00 and up.
Stylish Muffs to match.
MANCHURIAN, KOLINSKY
CAPES AND STOLES, priced at
$37.50 and up.
Animal and Melon Muffs to match
at $25.00 and up.
SKUNK NECKPIECES
AND SCARFS
Specially priced at $20.00, $35.00,
$50.00 and up.
Muffs to match at $32.50 and up.
HUDSON SEAL NECKPIECES AND CAPES
(Seal dyed Muskrat)
Beautifully designed, some with contrasting fur
Exceptional values, $30, $45, $52.50, $60 AND UP
Melon Muffs to match, $30.00 AND UP
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149 131 BROADWAY
thorities and held in the County Jail.
Edwin S. Covly was arrested on a
charge, of sending obscene letters
through the malls.
.Alleged Forger Arrested.
W. D. Beard was arrested In San
Qtatr Gu&t'a.ti'i ee
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M.J. Brandenttein & Co.
27-29 N. Front St.
Portland, Or.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
BY THE
Sunday, December 23rd at 3 P.M.
'POJR,TIAND
ASSOCIATION
( INCORPORATED J
Seats now selling Sherman, Clay & Co.'s
Oratorio "The Messiah"
AT THE AUDITORIUM
Four Splendid Soloists
BIG CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA
W. H. Boyer, Conductor
Prices (Including Tax), 20c, 30c, 40c, 55c, 85c
Holsum
30TS TUB
RED CROSS
TODAV1
The noblest
way to spend
a dollar.
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The Autoist Will Welcome the Gift
of a Fur Coat
A mdst practical garment
$37.50, $42.50, $47.50 and up
MEN'S FUR-LINED COATS, affording comfort
for general Winter wear $42.50, $47.50, $50.00
and up.
Francisco last night by request of De
tectives Tichenor and Mallett, and held
on a charge of passing a forged check
for $31.59 on L. Nudelman, proprietor
of a shop at 340 First street on No
vember 1. The police are investigating
the origin of several similar forged
checks.
Liberty Bread
The bread that Is saving wheat should
be on the table of every Portland
patriotic family. Made partially of oat
meal, this loaf is exceptionally pleasing
In taste, fully as nutritious as white
bread and is much preferred by many
people. Ask your grocer but Insist on
HOLSUM Liberty Bread and get tb.
nest.
Log Cabin Baking Co.
Onr Bakery la 100 Per Cent Red Croaa Members.