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PAGE EIGHT THE CAPITAL JOURNAL, SALEM, OREGON 47TH BIRTHDAY ELECTRIC LIGHT OBSERVED TODAY West Orange, N. J., Oct. 21. (JP) Today was the 47th birth of the electric light. Thomas A, Edison, , who invented it, la convinced that his profeKBlon blazes the way to universal peace. ' "Invention has not led to war." he said. "Invention hus produced a reasoning and a questioning oe. . People are becoming, because of the changes brought about- by in vention, more intelligent and will not stand for exploitation hy em perors and kings and soclcik"). There Is more reasoning and ques tioning today than ever before. We are In the process of .discarding those things which In the p.ist hove been breders of war and opni-entrion "The field is unlimited. If I were to begin my cureer over again 1 would turn to electric light, bent .end chemical-reactions. The youne , man so Inclined should have no . hesitation In taking up invention its . a profession, provided he has imng- Inntion and the will to work.!' , -Air. Edison, atoopetf by age, care lessly dressed,; with a faded White' rose dropping from the lapel of bin old office coat, took' time from his work, a rarely granted privilege, to recall the day that fdllowed his dis covery that a loop of carbonized sewing thread; sealed In a bulb from whlrh the air had been pump- : ed and connected with electric cur rent, would bun. for 48 hours. On New Year's eve, 1879,. he re ' membered, 3000 persons traveled to Mcnlo park to view the amazing new lamp from which he develupeo one of the world's greatest indus tries, but it was not until lflft2 ihal the first central generating stnilon In Pearl street, New York, was placed In operation, -. Society (Continued from Pace Klve)' tluma and autumn leaves. About -the rooms were beautiful bouquets of late autumn flowers. After lunch a business meeting was held and two new members -admitted to the club. The group will . entertain their husbands with a chicken dinner on Hallowe'en. - Club members present were Mrs. Ralph Howard, Mrs, Charlie Dav is, Mrs. Homer Best, Mrs. McAl plne, Mrs. Itoland, Mrs. J. S. Peck, Mrs. A. L. Tumbleson. Mrs. Klmer McKco was a guest of the club. Mrs Corwln Cnsllcdino will re turn to her home In Portland to night after a week's visit In Salem with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Anderson. Mr. rnd Mrs. Verne Compton of Portland, are house guests fur several days of Mr. and Mrs, Geo. i Bkeela. Until a ycac.ngo .Mr- and ' Mrs. Compton ' made their 'home In Salem. Miss Mary Flndley has rcurned from a five months' -tour In Eng land, the continent, including the countries of the Near East. She made an extensive trip also through Egypt and tlje Holy Land. Miss .vimiiey win spena a weex in oa lem with her parents, Dr. and MrsJ M. C. Flndley, before going to Eugene, where she will 'take up new work as director of religious education at the First Methodist church In Eugene. - - A two-hour entertainment will be given at . the West Salem Meth odist Episcopal church tomorrow evening, October 22, beginning at o'clock, by ' the Phelps-Chase trio of Salem. The program will include readings, both humorous and trnglc and vocal numbers by singers in costume. St. Monica's altar society will hold-a cooked food salo in the Southern Pacific offices on north Liberty street on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Stearns" civ- tertulpt'd their grandson, Lylc Stearns of Enterprise, In their home over the week end. He Is n student at OAC-nnd returned . to CorvaUls Sundny evening. . Mr. and Mrs," T. L. Van Orsdel ;ind small daughter and Mr. and Mrs, Jesse Cum p bell motored to Eugene recently to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Cnmpbell's son, James, who is a student at the University of Oregon. ; y . - " , i Miss Cretchen Kreamer, Misis f-ona Belle Tnrtar,: Miss Melbh Davenport, and Miss Virginia Per gen motored to Portland Monday night to heur Xouise Homer, , the famous contralto. ' Mr. and Mrs, George Savage have cone to Newport to superin tend the building of their summer home there. . They are planning to spend the greater part of the win ter at me uencn. : " Mrs. J. D. HoKford entertained her bridge ciub at luncheon and cards In her home on Tuesday. Additional ;-guests1 "were Mrs. James Lewis and Mrs. Frank Shaf er. : Fall flowers and Hallowe'en novelties' centered the luncheon table with covers placed for Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Shafer, Mrs. Walter F. Httchner, Mrs. D. X. Beechler, Mrs, Charles Cone, Mrs.' C. 12. Cashatt, Airs. 8. S. Eust, Mrs. Edwin Huff- nell, Mrs. G. W. Lafler, and the liostebH, Airs, llosford. High bridge honors were won by Mrs. Shafer, During the aft ernoon Mrs. Lewis assisted Mrs. llosford. Mrs. 8. S. East will entertain the club in her home In a fort night. The. Woman's Union of the First Concremitlonnl church will lmi.l an all day meeting in the church parlors tomorrow. Airs. A. N. Moorea will be In chargo of the luncheon to he served nt nnnn Tho day will be spent in sewing for the Marion county child health dem onstration with a short business meeting In the afternoon. Mrs: M. J. Haas has returned from a short stny In Portland where she snw her sister, Mrs. T. Janewny, off .for the east. Airs. Jnneway whose home Is In Oklaho- maCity, Oklahoma, waa Mttu Haas' guest here last week. V " , - . Mrs. O. E. Schuneman, chair man, will meet with the general utilities booth committed tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock at the home of Mrs. 8. M. Endlcott to complete plana for the booth at the bazaar on November S, 4, and S. for the benefit of the Salem hos pital. Mr. and Mrs. E. I Kapphahn were hosts at an Interesting affair in their home on Monday even ing, following the first Tilllcum club dance of the new season, when they entertained at supper in their home honoring Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Ward of Pottland. who were their house guests. The guest group Included Mr. and Mrs. Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Canfleld, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hun ter, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Needham, Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Fullerton, Mr. AN FACE POWDER Coupon Worth 46c IN CASH TO YOU Wfll Appear in This Paper FRIDAY I (Twill entitle you to a full size 75c box of ORANGE BLOSSOM FACE POWDER upon presentation of the coupon and 29c only at FRY'S DRUG STORE 280 North Commercial Street t- ' Toilet Goods Section A lllip Thlt Is the Biact Sire of the Re yon get. It ! our rcEUlar 75c ilie. Try this Box for 29c Note the Result Look For the Coupon FRIDAY Thia Tnfrrtfliictnvv Ruin ? nvi a cf ,,,,Ioit mv.i!m October 23. Coupons accepted, Saturday. Introduc tory Salo limited to 1800 Boxes only. During the Face Powder Sale we are also offering a regular $1.00 bottle of Orange Blossom Oft, Perfume for OeJC IVloiltv RlihN Since 1910, Rtf . and CoprrtiM No. 7856. 5. Schwa, IKS nnd Mrs, U. 8 Page and Judge and Mrs Harry Belt. Miss Rosalie Jones and Mlsa Pearl Kapphahn assisted In the serving. The long supper tbala waa cen tered with orange chrysanthemums and Hallowe'en novelties. The- woman' aUianea of- the Unitarian church, will 'meet at ten I o'clock tomorrow- morning to sew for the church, bazaar. Luncheon will be served at one o'clock by Mrs. L. F. LeGarie and Mrs. Wag staff. All members are asked to bring sewing for the bazaar. FOOTBALL OREfiON HO.MEt (IMIXG STANFORD OREGON SATUHDAY, OCT. 23. 2:00 EUGENE Tickets on ml. Obolc's, Lan wnj'a MiuUe Store, Co-op. By Mall, Associated Slndcola, Unlvcrsllr nt Omton, Entcne FGDTWEAR" that Keeps Winter Out! Built of sturdy leathers and: fashioned by the foremost shoemakers of the country. Our Footwear offers a lot for your Shoe Dollars. . Three Groups Only the Best $5, $6 and $7 'A' splendid assortment of styles and leathers See the newest at BUSTER BROWN SHOE STORE li A Sale of Theme in Sheer Silk Chiffon HOSIERY Regularly $1.85 Now $1.59 180 pairs of Theme Chiffon silk hos iery in this salel CLEAR, SHEER, and LUXURIOUS Theme Hosiery is noted for it's fine guage, it's clear texture and it's un usual wearing qualities. Twenty one inch silk boot with reinforced lisle heel, toe and garter top. In the following range of popular colors: rosewood, mauve, blue finch, ramona, mountain haze, shell, pebble, sandune, cham pagne, black, taupe and purple sage. All sizes. Guaranteed "full fashioned." (Hosiery Section Main Aisle)' Snlcin'i Lcaillnc Department Store Some Sheets Fequot Sheeti; 72sS0. Usual ly old at $1.1)3. Wlilla they "..v-- $1.59 . (Main Floor) . , - Hope Muslin "Hope" Muslin, bleached, 56 Inches wide. A alandard val ue otfered while It "1 Cn lasts at per yard. (Main Floor) - Percale Fast colored Percales, 16 In ches wide, over fifty new pat 'terns to choose from. Usual ly sells at 26c a yard. Dur ing our Opportunity Week Sale, , IQf at per yard Atv (Main Flor) LADIES' UNION SUITS Tju)foa Winter Weight Union Suits, fleeced lined and with. Bayon Silk stripe, size 34 to 46. Many styles to choose from, such as high neck, long sIppvpb ankle lenirth. Dutch neck, elbow' sleeves, knee or ankle lengths, low neck, sleeveless, knee lengths. Our regular ? 1.50 values, choose during JLXt uur Opportunity Week Sale, at per suit..... . (Main Floor) ' LADIES LINGETTE BLOOMERS Now for a real "OPPORTUNITY" to save-Ladies' Lingette bloom-, ers in white, tan, Henna, pink, Rose, brown, navy, black, grey, light blue. $1.25 vilues while they last at per pair ................... - . .. (Second Floor . M0;t - 87c . WORTH'S WORTH'S , WORTH'S ... ; CORDUROYS Corduroys in the most pleasing and wanted plain Bhades, for Bath Robes and Tom-Boy Skirts, 32 inches wide. Now is the best time to pick the shades needed, specially priced pring our Oppor tunity Week Sale, h( at per yard I &L (Main Floor) Corsets "G-D" Justrlte Corsets, all styles and models. Chose from our entire stock at ex actly ' 33 1-3 OFF . (Second Floor) WORTH'S WORTH'S ! Sheets Seamless ' Sheets 72x90, extra heavy. Regular fl.CS, while they last, each , $1.19 (Basement) Flannel . White Oullng Flannel, 27 Inches wide, specially priced at per yard . . , (Basement) 13c WORTH'S Corset Waists "Ideal" Corset Wnlsls, for the growing Miss all sizes and styles your choice at exactly 20 OFF (Second Floor) V' BARONETTE SATIN Plain shades in Baronette Satin, 36 inches wide, suitable for many purposes, most every desirable shade to choose from, specially priced for Oppor tunity Week Sale, d- An at per yard PAUi J (Main Floor) WORTH'S . WORTH'S Curtains Ruffled Curtains, barred and plain Marqulssette, 2 yards long, with loops $1.26 value, on sale at (Basement) 79c Pillow Slips Pillow Slips, heavy qual ity, size 42x36, Our regu lar 45c qualities. On sale while they lost, 07 at each w I C (Basement) ' Corsets "IRENli EVELINE" Corsets custom made. All styles and values, at exactly 33 1-3 OFF .,(1 (Second Floor) $ WORTH'S WORTH'S DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS Fancy Damask Table Cloths with novelty colored borders, hemstitched, size 58x55 inches, our reg ular f 1.75 values. During our Opportunity Week Sale, your choice of many pleasing -J Q patterns, at each $Xi.t7 (Main Floor) . Brassieres Beln-Jolte Brassieres. This well known make, our cntlro stock is placed on salo at exactly 20 OFF !; (Second Floor) J jr. WORTH'S 'mr'P'y II WORTH'S Gowns Ladles' Outing Flannel Gowns, white or colored, all sizes, $1.26 values, on sale at Qrj each & 9 1 (Basement) Union Suits Men's Winter Weight Un ion Suits, sizes 84 to 46, a real opportunity to save, special priced (J- f Q at per stilt .... tM.il (Basement) 'Jv Corsets "Roberta" Corsets, choice of each and every style 331-3 OFF g, (Second Floor) WORTH'S WORTH'S TURKISH BATH TOWELS Our big assortment Turkish Bath Towels, white centers, with fancy pink, blue or gold borders, 60c and 39c values. During our Opportunity OA Week Sale, choice at each UVC (Main Floor) Brassieres "Formflt" Brassieres, your choice of any style and size In stock away they co at exactly 20 OFF (Second Floor) II WORTH'S WORTH'S Overalls Men's Blue Denim Over alls, with bibs, new ship ment, all sizes. See this wonderful value at per pair (Basement) 1.00 Gowns Men's and Boys' Outing Flannel Night Gowns, all sizes, 1.25 values, on sale at., (Basement) 97c Outing "DAISY" Outing Flannel, 86 Inches wide, this well known brand and quality on nQ. sale at per yard (Main Floor) iTVIvTjA TjT'fc.l K'kTT" BT-K IWI I -J sayeEyeryDay I177 K, LIBERTY" 8T.j SALEM; ORECONu
