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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (April 25, 1922)
iyijjiLiilliilijiCfl Adel OjUTtMm'a New Fhkae of REVELATIONS OF A WIFE CHAPTER 7 WHAT MOTHER i GRAHAM THOUGHT Ob DICKY'S . PLANS. . '., . "It Isn't tery often that I aj anything, bat this time 1 simply cannot keep 'silent." My mother-in-law came Into m room, her head, up in what Dicky calls her "best-Mary-Stuart-golng-to execution manner,' the glint ot battle in her eyes. If my eye had been closed . .1 would . . have V. own that she was armed for combat from her tdlce ; and her phraseology.. The little speech witf whfch aWgreUd ba. Js one that always precedes her unfold lng ot any, grievance, real, or fan- ?ld, which she may have. I wondered wearily as I turned toward her with whft I tried har. to make a conciliatory manner ot what fresh housekeeping Indis cretion Katie had been fonnd gulty. My mother-in-law, I - le lieve. Is genuinely fond of Katie, Would be lost without her; but she can never realize that the oirt days of maids over whose bead could be held this threat of dis missal have fled forever, and 1 is a perpetual grievance with her that I hold the reins of discipline so lightly over tempestuous, gar rulous, but loyal and efficient Katie, I was in no- mood for elthei conciliation or listening to com plaints against Katie. The nw. of the arrangement by' means 6 whlah Dicky and Edith Fairfax were to be the best man and maid ot honor at the weddln of Leila Fairfax and Alfred Durfcee had if itBV'unt laar Uiaa I cared.. admit, and. the way In whlc Dicky had broken the news to me with his catting reference to Maj Grantland, had not helped mat ters ny.v - Mv conscience was pricking me, also, for having al-i lowed my temper to flare up in t canstic retort to his gibing. I I could have kept my lips closed. I was bitterly reflecting at m) mother-in-law's entrance, I neec not now be on the terms with my husband, which Dicky, in hi: good-natured moments, dubs the i "pardon - me - for - disturbing you stage - of - a - scrap." "Times Have Changed." But It I had flared up at Dick? there was all the more reason why I should not allow myself get in an altercation with his mo ttaer, So I reined In, my temper with a Jerk and shut the stabU door tlghtlyiipon it . "What Is the trouble, mother?" I asked, trying to make my voice Dainty, most-appealing ginghams are here Gingham Week Is a National Event Thousands and thousands ol yards are here for your inspection, affording you exceptional buying Opportunities. Domestic Ginghams and Ginghams imported from Glasgow, Scotland, also the famous Wm. Anderson imported Ginghams fa pretty and bright colors, plaids; stripes checks and plain. v : Economical selections can be made at r; 25c35c,48c,65c,69c,75c'ayard v EL; Summery Tissue Ginghams at ; 27 a 59c75c, 79c a yard Your Mail Orders 4 Receive careful and prompt attention.. We pay postage or express within a radius of a hundred miles. . ; SALEM STORE 466 State St. PORTLAND SILK SHOP 383 Alder St. 'TtiretFrundZy Gentlemen 1 fW-.t .y fc. Xwf In a new package that -fits the pocket At a pt: that: fits the j6 The same unmatched 'bfew'hfy'i''.. TURKlSH,ViRGiNiA and Bviaxy Tobaccos 1 . mmmmm i n i r I uuu I P1PTH AVE . tiSW YOJUC CITY I 1.1 I , - - 1 I i u4 t . . .v:;; aa-ugajry a possible. . 'Sit dow a . won't yon? Ton look warm." ...."No. thank you .' her tone held the Icy note which told me thai her mood : was that of a martri who must speak her mind for the last time before submitting hri neck to the guillotine, "la., say what I hare to - aay better standing." 1 shrugged my mental should era. When ' Mother Graham an nounces that, she ran say things better in a standing posture it time for the members of her fam ily to "take to the tall limber,' Dicky's invariable suggestion for a retreat. There was bnt on thing to do, wait quietly bnt at tentively for the unfolding of her grievance. "In my day." Mother Graham began after a long pause In which she was evidently reviewing the points of her address, "an Invitation-to the younger members 01 a family without the older peo ple being included was an open insult. But times have Changed, and I understand from Bichan that you and he are going to the Fairfax-Durkee wedding at Dnn dee. Mrs. Dnrkee was juet over, so excited that her hair almost turned Us real color again." ' "My Own Opinion. If I had -wished proof of my motner-m-iaw's intense anger this reference would have clinch ed it. It is an open secret to all of us that "Her Flutftecss" in dulges In the process of what she calls "touching up" her hair. She does it so artistically, however, and It Is really so becoming tc her face, which has never lost iU freshness, that we simply smile at the foible. My mother-in-law in tensely disapproves of the prac tice, but she likes her little neigh bor so well that only when she is very angry does she. refer to it: I opened my lips to say that it was extremely unlikely that 1 should go to Norrn Carolina with the wedding party. But my lips uttered entirely different words as my common 3enee touched my tongue. "But, mother, I have heard Leila ask you repeatedly to her wedding." "Yes. in what kind of a way Merely perfunctory, she was sure of giving her cake and keeping it, too. I fancy I Know the differ ence between the invitation she gave me and the one she gave you. Oh, I've hoard her urging you!" It would be a laughing matter if it were not so really painful, this jealousy of Mother Graham of any attention shown me which is not given equally to her. I have experienced it before. I suspect ed, however, that It wasn t bp much the invitation to the wed ding that she craved as the jour ney. My mother-in-law is like i child in her enjoyment of travel ing. I think she would circle the. globe if her strength and purse permitted. Her next words con firmed my opinion. "Of course, I can't expect you and Richard to think qf me, but If you, have the heart to go south. when everything la so cold bert and so lovely there, and leave that blessed child, Richard Sec ond, behind, I shall have my own opinion of your selfishness." (To be continued) Many Realty Changes Recorded at Dallas DALLAS, Ore., April 24. (Special to The Statesman) Polk county and especially Dallas is rapidly becoming ' one of the llivest real estate markets in the state. During the past week sev eral pieces of property have changed hands, some of them be ing houses just In. the course of construction. Houses to rent are at a premium In this city and as fast as the construction of a new house is commenced It is either sold or rented. . Among the changes In real es tate during the past few days are the following: Ten acres of the Prune Know orchards, southwest of the city. belonging to Fred Elliott to E. B. Fry. This tract is planted to prunes, the trees being two years old. Harry P. Byers sold his home on Ash street to H. D. Cheney. manager of the LaCreole Canning company. Mrs. Mabel Hines of Portland sold a lot on Ellis street to U. R. LiYermore. Mr. Ltver- mora will build a modern resi dence on the property this sum mer. Mrs. Pearl Schooley bought the O. G. Harder home on Brown street. Mr. - Harder and family leave this week for California. Ed Fry sold his home on Stump street to L. D. Brown and Walter L. Young sold his house and lot near Birch street to . Jako Mar tins. Mr. Young has already be gan the erection ot a new home in the west part of town. ELEC1C1IY The Modern Home Should Have All the Wiring and the Lights Up to Date FACTOR in he By F. R. WHITTLESEY (Oregon field man of the North west Electric Service League) The usual spring homebuilding activity Is well under way as evi denced by the record breaking to tal of building permits issued In Portland last month. The pros pective homebuilders and owners are therefore turning their thoughts to the serious considera tion of the latest developments in construction materials, household! appliances, furnishings and the lie which make the comfort, beau ty and saleability of the home. At this point electric service (meaning power furnished by cen tral stations), adequate wiring, electrical appliances and illumin ation step forward to play an im portant part. In fact, electrical installation and equipment have made such rapid strides in the past five years that these items are today one of, if not the most essential part of the average Am erican home. Big Gain In Portia nd Take Portland as an example Five years ago few electric ranger were in use. . Today more than 1900 are bringing comfort, con venience and ' economy to that number of housewives. The in crease is at the rate ot more than 60 a month Five years ago who ever heard the term "proper il lumination"? In many cases a drop cord hund from the ceiling with lamp globe attached, mis called a light and produced a glare which caused severe eye strain. Today we have direct, in direct or semi-indirect fixtures. producing not light, but illumina tion with no glare or eye strain It means the placing of proper am: ount of artificial "daylight" where and when desired. In those days the purchaser of electrical appliances in order to use them climbed a step ladder or chair, removed the lamp globe and other glassware attached to the plug to the lamp socket, leav lng an unsightly cord dangling from above a handy thing to trip over; ruining disposition and Valuable equipment. The, fore- sighted householder of today has his electrical contractor dealer, a real specialist, if you please, place at advantageous points around the baseboards what are termed ruruitiur are-Aow beiagv f tlectrf lied, making even more practi cal the appliances used on dining room table, tea wagons, kite hen cabinets and beds. Object of Leftpne .; The Northwest Tlectrical Ser vice league, a cooperative organ -zation composed ot the four branches of the electrical Industry in Oregon and Washington has in augurated a broad, comprehensive campaign covering these states. According to W. M. Hamilton manager of the Portland Railway. Light & Power company for the Salem district, the principal ob jectives of this movement are: 1 To give- better 'service to the public at the least possible cost. 2 Increase the use of "electric servants' (appliances) in the home. 3 To create a demand on the part of the public for ade quate house wiring, using stand ard materials, expert workman ship and allowing sufficient out lets for-present and future use. i To further the work the league is putting on advertising cam paigns, homes electrical, and elec trical shows and exhibitions. Last year In Oregon two electrical homes were shown. This year at least six of these exhibitions will be held, the Portland home elec trical being scheduled for Jane. Very recently Roger Babson aaidi The aUuabiletaJ has completed a ten-year perio of growth. The electrical wau- try Is entering a similar penua o growth." - . . The Northwest Kiectncai vice league, starting one year ago undoubtedly will play a most im portant part in this development. TIE III ED RIGHT IIP The gifts showered upon Prin cess Mary have been on exhibition in London at an admission lee, the money to go to a charity to be named by the young lady; The collection Is a fine one. but wr fall to note the presence of a per ambulator. We believe that what the English call 'em, Los Angeles Times. : TONSILITIS I Apply thickly over throat ravM vnn not mwik iVAPORUQ f ft Tfllomook County's CTwverdale, Oregon L Everything new but the man agement. Spend your ; week ends at Cloverdale Hotel on the Big Nestucca river. , , Best meals and cleanest beds west ot the Mississippi. - Cloverdale Is the beauty spot f Tillamook county. . Thero is always good fishing : In i the beautiful Nestucca. " v The mountain air. gives you an appetite, like a horse and vou can sleep like a log. It la five miles from Pacific City beach; fifteen minutes by acto. x Motor launch for week end parties can be arranged for by hotel proprietor. J . Phone or write. , FRED MIKTZKK, Cloverdale Hotel, Cloverdale, Tillamook County, Oregon. Any breaking out of the skin, even fiery, itching eczema, can be quickly overcome by applying a little Mentho-Sulphur, says a not ed skin specialist. Because of Its germ destroying properties, this sulphur preparation instantly brings ease from skin irritation, soothes and heals the eczema right up and leaves the skin clear and smooth. It seldom fails to relieve the torment and disfigurement. Suf ferers from skin trouble should get a little jar ot Mentho-Sulphur from any good druggist and use It like a cold cream. Adv. convenience outlets.. In these receptacles the appliance plugs are attached. Various articles ot Don't Miss THE UNIVERSAL RANGE EXHIBIT ALL THIS WEEK AT I.,--.-' H. L. Stiff Furniture Company mm s Coats A new shipment just re ceived direct ifrca New York, showing the .newest styles of the season. . . New and smart models b sport type, shorter lengths for outdoor wear leaser models for trayerstrictly tailored models. ; Then we are showing other models for dress wear. The . ma terials are Polo Cloth, Bo livia, Duvet it Laine, Trie otine and other tashicsahle . materials, -v', :. -x v 975 .o 375 o Our Prices Always the Lowest Gale & Cpmpasiy , . i Commercial and Court Sti; Don't Disregard a Cold Foley's Honey and Tar will check a cold If taken In time, and will also stop a cough of long standing. It promptly give re lief, soothes and heals. Mrs. Ge neva Robinson, 8S N. Swam SL, Albany, N. Y writes: -Foley's Honey and Tar is. the best cough medicine t ever nsed. ' Two bot tles broke a most stubborn, ling ering cough." It loosens phlegm and mucus, . eases, horasenesa, stops tickling throat, helps "flu LOW PRICES AT OUR STORE HAS BROUGHT SUNSHINE TO MANY IE WEST v' - DRESS- GOOD'S See Our Window Display in Silks, Organdies, Voile, Crepes, Ginghams, etc In your space moment, drop in see the lovely new patterns the finesse of the quality the lowness of the price. t : , 40-INCH CANTON CREPES, yard J2.95 ' Onlv the popular, the wanted shades the new ones: 40 inches wide; all the rage for this summer's wearables. The regular $3.50 values. ' , l: ".' J . . . ' GLASE SILK TAFFETAS, yard $1.95 : . Comes 36 inches wide in many of this season's most lustrous shades. The gorgeousness and the brilliancy of this changeable taffeta is indescribable. SILK MESSALINES, yard $1.59 . 1 , A wonderful value for this high grade Silk Messaline; the shades are cerise, gold, jade,' victory and other popular shades. 5 : ALL SILK PONGEE, yarjd 95c v : Regular $1.35 values34 inches wide extra high grade pongee. This is an imported Japanese 12 mommie and is a one-day special only. Buy it. " " ' - ;- EDELWEISS SWISS ORGANDIE, yard 85c - , Buy the best for less 40 inches wide--every imaginable shade you may desire. The regular f 1.25 values can be bought here for this low price. ' -' -. " -,y 7 PRETTY DOTTED SWISS, yard 73c The genuine imported grade 36 inches wide. A grand oppor tunity to supply your summer need of this lovely dress goods at this low price. ' ' . ; LOVELY SPRING VOILES, yard 39c A score of different new, lovely spring Carnation Voiles. The most captivating color combinations and patterns. The regular 50c values. - ' , . :,-! ' . , , , NEW PLAID GINGHAMS, yard 29c Regular values to. 50c the yard. In 32-inch widths; in small and large plaids and checks; ( The genuine A. F. C. Amoskeag fast color gingham. -1 j r'-.w-v..;. :,;,.-;r STANDARD JAP CREPE?, yard 29c Not the largest selection in this city, but the lowest price for this standard imported Jap crepe. 5 Some sell this grade to 42c the yard. (Tuesday Special.) SATISFACTION GUARANTEED ON ALL PURCHASES Shop Where the Crowds Buy FREE DELIVERIES With $2.00 Pin-chases or Over SfIIl(l.llflS and grip . coughs. Sold every where. A4t,