McCormick messenger. (McCormick, S.C.) 1902-current, April 23, 1936, Image 6
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McCORMICI^ MESSENGER, McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1936
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Uncommon
Sense 'l John Blake
©. Bell Syndicate —WNU Service.
I have journeyed through the plalni
and mountain regions of many parts
of this country, and
XT . always I have been
Negligence impressed by the
criminal carelessness
of campers, hunters and motorists
who* paying no heed to warnings post
ed up through all the country, throw
lighted cigarettes and cigars into un
derbrush, leave burning camp fires be
hind them, or deliberately start fires
just to see them burn.
A friend of mine, fifteen or twenty
years ago, bought a ranch in southern
Montana, with a forest filled with
game, through which ran a beautiful
mountain river.
One day a man and a woman drove
past his place, and stopping asked him
the way to a town fifty or sixty miles
distant.
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He took his own car to lead them to
the right road, and when he left them
he asked them not to start any fires,
not even a cooking fire, for there had
been a protracted drouth, and dry tree
limbs ignite eiasily.
Three hours after they left his place
he saw a thin trail of smoke rising on
the side hill across which ran the road
they had taken.
In less than an hour after that the
woods were alight. In a few days
more, a vast tract of splendid forest
had been destroyed, and rangers and
volunteers were fighting one of the
hottest blazes that had ever been seen
in the country.
Down the mountain, struggling fran
tically to escape, came deer and hears
and one or two cougars, but they were
all stopped by the lake around which
the fire had spread. Their charred
bones were found afterward when the
terrain was examined to learn just
how far the flames had gone and how
much timber land had been rendered
worthless.
The total ran Into millions of dol
lars.
The government and local state ad
ministrations are obliged to hire thou
sands of men to keep a watch on state
and national forests, which w’ould be
safe from harm were it not for the
criminal practice of tourists of throw
ing away lighted matches into tinder-
dry woods, or building camp fires and
neglecting to put them out.
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One of the glories of the western half
of the country is its vast stretches of
standing timber.
The foliage provides shade and po
tential lumber, for when trees are
cared for scientifically replanting
takes the place of those that are cut
down.
Moreover their shade protects the
hill sides and continues the water sup
ply furnished by the small streams.
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By the sweat of his brow man has
eaten bread since the beginning of re
corded time.
Fighting for Adam started
Food about that time, but
it was bread fruit,
not bread, probably, which he ate. And
he didn’t stay in the Garden very long,
anyway.
On my way to the coast of Maine last
fall I had an opportunity to observe
close at hand a number of phases of
this bread hunt in which all of us en«
gage, directly or indirectly.
The apple crop was just ripening in
New England and among the hills.
I saw many herds of milch cattle,
animals which every night and morn
ing must submit to the inconvenience
of being milked, so that people far
away may be awakened by the rattle
of rnilk bottles on the back stoop, and
realize that they must get up, bolt
down breakfast and take a subway or
elevated ride to the place where, at
thei end of every week or month they
obtain the wherewithal to buy more
bread;—not to mention meat and vege
tables.
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Here in New England this contin-
bous battle Is a little harder.
Root crops flourish, it Is true, but
though there are some limited grain
fields there are no wide prairie
stretches like those of the middle
western states.
But If Maine lacks in wheat and rye
nnd oats, ghe more than makes this
up by her fishgries.
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Crossing th° plains from Minneap
olis to Seattle one travels through the
Dakotas, whifli supply the great na
tional flour barrel. Man has followed
Mie wheat as lie has the fish. When I
was a child In the northern part of
lown. most (\f the farmers living in my
vicinity planted nnd reaped wheat.
Then it was discovered that the soil
of the Dakotas and parts of Minne
sota provided more and better crops,
and the Iowa lads, always resource
ful. began raising oats, some of w T hich,
when ground went Into fancy packages
ami was sold for breakfast food.
Though the bulk was consumed by
liifTses.
WsuriH hile up in Montana the ranchers
had taken to grazing which transformed
she grass into beef and mutton. Most of
which went east to enrich the dinner
Sables of men, women and children who
did not know what a wheal field looked
like.
Today as I write Inf a little place In
Ine I can hear the “put put’’ of half
dozen lobster trappers, whose pro
ne will soon be gracing the tables
Dple In New York.. .
fight for food oeve< slackens
Silk Prints and Chic Accessories
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By CHERIE NICHOLAS
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P RINTED silks headline
the fabric story both for
daytime and evening. Prints
this season have an en
tirely new and refreshing
look. New techniques nnd
new patterns make current prints defi
nitely 1936 and not carry-overs.
The latest treatment for daytime
prints spaces tiny amusing motifs over
the brackground. These miniature ob
jects are frequently used instead of the
dot theme. Animals are popular in
patternings. Horses, and cunning dogs
are decoratively delineated. Barn
yard themes include roosters, tiny pigs,
ducks and flying birds. Even fish and
fowl have become print-conscious while
butterflies dart over many of the mod
ern silks.
As to flower prints, daytime florals
are the most infinitesimal in years.
Small bright florals spattered here and
there, tiny bouquets and single flowers
give silk prints a decidedly different
look this season. Larger, more con
spicuous flowers are reserved for after
noon and evening. Gorgeous florals
on black, white or colored ground re
flect exotic beauty.
The w’oman who diets will find the
new vegetable and fruit prints quite
to her liking. Radishes, carrots, beets,
peppers, parsnips and tiny ears of corn
thrive on silk crepe and silk shantung
grounds. Fruit prints abound in the
mode via apples, cherries, plums, straw
berries and grapes in discreet and col
orful patternings. The newer prints
also inclure landscapes, newspapers,
music notes, the alphabet and Roman
numeral motifs.
Twin prints are news. Printed silk
taffeta Is combined with silk crepe in
twin prints for jackets and redingote
ensembles. Silk mousseline coats match
the design of the printed silk crepe
frocks worn under them.
When one dares to think of the nov
elty and chic of the new silk prints
in the same breath with the novelty
and chic of the accessories that will
be worn with them the situation be
comes positively exciting. For ex
ample, jewelers are playing up to the
charming and beguiling eccentricities
of the new r silks by creating vegetable
and fruit dress clips, bracelets, buckles
and various other gadgets of colorful
enamel and other composition, some
times using bright stone settings to
convey the idea.
Gloves too have entered into the con
spiracy, coming out in colors to match
the bright hues of the prints.
The very attractive young women
pictured are, as one sees at a glance,
thoroughly fashion-wise as to wdiat is
modish in silk prints and flattering ac
cessories. The seated figure is wear
ing a gown made of a silk print that
spaces miniature butterflies instead
of the traditional dot. The three but
terfly bows of starched lace down the
front of the buttoned jacket-blouse to
gether with white roses on her cun
ningly veiled sailor of lustrous straw
give a sprightly touch. Take note of
the well-bred version of the leg-o’-mut-
ton sleeve.
The other high-brow lady has chosen
one of the new pure silk vegetable
prints for her gown. A beet is used
as motif of the familiar polka-dot
theme for her modish wine and white
suit. A new and important detail is
the- flower treatment that places a
carnation on each lapel of her tailored
close-fitting Jacket. The silk faille hat
has a third carnation. The dress is a
one-piece type.
© Western Newspaper Union.
GABARDINE SUIT
By CHERIE NICHOLAS
The perfect tailoring of this distin
guished suit Is achieved by the use of
fine wool gabardine which neither
wrinkles or stretches and Is never too
heavy for comfort. The Jacket Is sub
tly fitted. It lias two slash pockets set
in at the sides. The straight cut skirt
has the popular Inverted pleat at cen
ter front, so that the skirt Is amply
full for walking but keeps a slim
silhouette line.
To Match Prints
One of the new ideas that Paris Is
advancing is that of porcelain jewelry
painted to match the printed dresses
with which It Is worn.
SPORTS-TYPE SILK
•FASHION HIGHLIGHT
In the realm of sports-type silks
many newcomers are listed. Silk
surah Is a fashion highlight this sea
son. Designers are using it in mono-
tones, and in dotted or striped effects.
Silk shantung is also a great fa
vorite. The printed silk shantungs
are especially smart used alone or in
combination with plain. White silk
shantung is the chosen medium for
many of the handsomest summer
tailleurs shown. It tailors beauti
fully and launders to perfection.
Other sports-type silks include silk
foulards, silk seersucker and striped
silk crepe. White silk serge, silk
pique, silk jersey, parachute silk,
checked silk sailcloth, also plain or
plaid silk crepe are of intriguing in
terest. It is well to familiarize oneself
with these new silks, in order to buy
intelligently and acquire clothes “you
love to wear.”
Use Discretion in Color
Accents in Accessories
Colored gloves for spring are estab
lished, but the cldc of this fashion
lies in the discretion nnd taste with
which the accent color is applied.
Browns, rust or chaudron, and blues
are the best accent for gray. Red and
rose are gayer but not as smart.
The new violine ranges are smart
with blues, and with the marine blue
of Molyneux, the cyclamen shades are
extremely smart.
With browns, their own darker or
lighter shades or the rose tones are
excellent, and with black, all colors,
and white. The cinnamon browns are
particularly good with black and ex
tremely smart.
Greens may be worn with gray and
with blue, are excellent with brown,
but are never w T orn with green.
There is something all wrong about
accessories that match the gown, and
conversely, the accent note of contrast
ing accessories Is so very right.
Pleats Prominent
Pleats play a prominent role In
spring fashions. Sleeves, bodices nnd
skirts of day frocks are worked In fine
pleats and evening gowns have insets
of sunray pleating. Short fan-pleated
capes top several evening frocks,
OR PUT OUT A FIRE
A
?y V.
“Why do they always put a pitcher
of water and a glass on the table be
fore an orator?”
“That’s to give him something to do
In case he forgets his piece and has
to stop to think.”
AND THAT’S SOME
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“So that is your new mother-in-law!
Has she a more even temper than your
first had?”
“More even? No; even more!’’
NOT EVERY DAY
“Bobby, It you are a nice quiet boy
this afternoon I'll give you a cent.”
“No, I want a nickel.”
“Why you little rascal, you were
quite satisfied to be good for a penny
yesterday.”
“Yes, 1 know, but that was bargain
day”
NOT HIS CLASS
Corntossel—You look like a drinking
man.
Spare Ribs—Sir, you compliment me.
GIVE HER A CHANCE
She—Men are such stupidly dull
creatures. I should simply drop dead
if one should say something to me
I’d never heard before.
Her Dear Friend—What a stunner
for you a proposal w’ould bel
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
“Dick told me 1 was the queen ol
his heart,”
“Well?”
“I asked him where the crown of
jewels was.”
TRY SKY-WRITING
The Professor—Diogenes used a lan
tern In looking for an honest man.
The Politician—He’d jieed a search
light these days.
Printed Trimmings of Silk Used on
Elegant Daytime Frocks of One Color
Pattern No. 1851-B
The smartest of the new dresses
are those in a sing * color with
flashes of printed silk to trim
them. This design Is one of fcie
best, made of blue cloky silk and
trimmed with a print in red and
blue on a white ground. The fron»
of the bodice has a row of buttons
extending to the hipline and a col
lar of the printed silk. A slender,
panelled skirt is split up the front
to show a printed strip that is at
tached underneath. Three-quarter
sleeves are gathered into fitted
cuffs In harmony with the -collar.
And by all means don’t overlook
the novelty shoulder acd hip yoke.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1851-B
is available for sizes 14, 16 I8i
20; 40 nnd 42. Corresponding r>us|
measurements 32, 34. 36, 38. 40 and
12. Size 16 (34) requires 4^ yardl
of 39-inch fabric with % lengtk
sleeve.
The Barbara Bell Pattern Booh
featuring Spring designs is ready.
Send fifteen cents today for_^you*
copy.
Send your order tTP^HH*WPWIng
Pircle Pattern Dept., 367 W. Adami
111.
Bell S> miicate—WNU Servlc*.
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VEGETABLESSHRUBS
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