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SMART FROCK HAS ODD VELVET TRIM fCPnu 0 The Latest Fashions I Klm.n Hin wnr. nvnillllC (IrCSSCS 1111(1 WHITE FROCKS ARE "FAIR AND COOLER" nil gowns Intended for formal wear 213-219 Summit Street TOLEDO, OHIO linvu been conspicuous oy men- uu jonco. even from affairs of a formal .infiuo. HMm Informal frock Is almost the only mode which hns any showing Dainty Summer Dresses in the shops. The problem of being dressed just right for every occasion is becoming simplified because thorp Is practically but one type of costume to choose. Nowadays one Is ulways correct If uttlred In n plain and simply mndo frock. Sashes with wide butterfly bows are a feature of midsummer gowns. beautiful colored voiles, plaid ginghams, flowered and figured voiles?, won derful variety of styles. They take their place beside the llchus as a Victorian revival of great charm, and the style is adapted in a less frilly manner for gowns designed lftlV n 1 BMttftff 3 ' ' i V J . V.. .cacih. -a nmmt' .. ?i WJm tm- J- for daytime wear. IX Lc H Waistcoats are especially designed to prevent a waste of wool, but they do n good deal for feminine 'vanity.. An assortment of these fascinating new accessories will give almost in linite variety to a tailored suit. Queered Himself. "What spoiled Archie's chances with Miss Mlllyuns?" "She told him she disliked compli ments." "I bee, and he persisted in paying them." "No; he was stupid enough to take her at her word and stop." The ever-useful white frock, which has that cooling appearance that should characterize the summer cos tume, is made of lawn or organdie this year. This dainty frock of lawn is trimmed with fine embroidery and lace edging. The broad sash draped bbout the hips adds a tone of in dividuality and the ball trimming on the sleeves and sash ends is an other odd note. Many interesting little white yokes any tiny inserted white frilly waist coats are appearing in place of the white collars, so long popular. Giving His a Scare. A young soldier had gone to the theater with a friend. The play dragged, and he fell asleep. An hour later he was awakened by the voice of an actor, saying: "We have been here five days." "Bless me! and I had only leave to stop out till midnight!" A Stickler. Mrs. Fashionplate "Poor dear Mrs. Upperten is to be buried today. Are you going to the funeral?" Mrs. Ettft Quet "I really can't, you know. I have just discovered she owed me a call." Not His Affair. Assistant (to old lady who has handed in a badly spelled telegram) "What is this word, please?" Old Lady "Never mind that; it's none of your business. They'll know at the other end." BLOUSES ARE IN VOGUE; HERE'S ONE OF GEORGETTE FOR HOUSUWUJM w jHRMm-"ra . . WrtWBff v -. QPffRHK " ' :v, " , . i-: M W r .tt?&Hl K, U With the votrue that suits and the eeparate skirt which must be .worn with the capes of the hour are hav ing, blouses are an important item of one's wararooe. j A charming blouse for dress wear ts shown here made of georgette. It has the appearance of one of the new slip-overs, but it really fastens on the side, the collar concealing the1 fastening at the neckNote the odd sleeves and the bead motifs which arel used wherever there is the slightest! possible excuse for them. ,' Now Trotzky is raising an army to fight the Germans. Tho kaiser is welcome to alLthe fun he has in that country. Js' WESTERN ONION TELEGRAM. Gehenna, March 8, 1018. P. D. Q. Collect W. Hohenzollorn, Potsdam, Germany: 1 see you are going to try to swaiiow jkusbib. mokc xnis up irom an iend and fellow-conqueror: Don't do it. Look what it did to rar old friend digestion. N. BONAPARTE. "Eggs Have Dropped to 41 Cents a Dozen." Headline. "Eggs, 71 Cents a Dozen." Grocer's Window Sign. Moral Believe in signs. They are safer than headlines . w Sprinp; is here, That is no dream, I know it, for They'vo stopped the steam. Ml - - Write for catalogue and prices MC IRAY refrigerators Salesrooms 235 N. Erie Street C. S. Clarkson,lMfer. TOLEDO, OHIO HnVKiMi ' Hi V'''"' .,. I -' tCV- -V i- . V.. i J' lvtf- rXJ o& Everybody has heard of white taffeta frocks for summer wear, but it took a clever designer to originate this model with its unusual design in black silk velvet. The odd variation of the monk collar and the large bishop sleeves are also notes of in terest. The large picture hat has a transparent brim of white 'maline and a feathery ornament on tho black velvet crown. ) The Way She Would Learn Willie and Tommy are two Michigan youngsters who are pugilistically in clined. The other day the following conversation took place between them: "Aw," said Willie, tauntingly, "you're afraid t fight that's wet it is " "Naw, I ain't," protested Tcmay stoutly, "but if I fight my ma'll Jlnd .t "ut and lick me." "How'll she fmd H out, eh?" "She'll cee the u-ctor goin' ' "our house." $C.90 $0.75 $y.50 10 Women who are particular will want thehe splendid dresses of which one cannot have loo many for the hot days to come clever styles are revealed in every popular material from sheer dain ty voile to the serviceable linens and neat Ginghams two styles are pictured scores of others to choose from. Other beautiful summer frocks at prices ranging from $15 to $30 Many persons allow their happiness to ucpend loo inui-u ou whut ulheia do to or lor ineni. y i Ycu not only l...u u. l.ght to your opinion, but juu !i.s,o li:ae a light to keep it to j oi. belt. One may well p.tj the latriotlsm of the iui.li wno I...U..S tnat a pei.tslon pajs the real suiuiui. Chaiacter lb bouiethiug that does not amount to i ut II It is allowi.d to luku cute ol ii.-M.li. 2 e : w3n Household "Hint--! -. MENU HINT. Breakfast Cooked Cereal Figs Fish Cakes (from Salt Cod) Nut Bread Coffee Luncheon Vegetable Salad Sandwiches Cocoa Olives Cocoa Bread Pudding Dinner Clam Chowder Pilot Biscuits Combination Salad with Mayonnaise and Cheese and Nut Balls .Rye Bread Date Pudding SALADS Crisp, green salads should play an important part in planning the early spring menus, as not only are they appetizing and wholesome, but they may also be utilized Nas the main course for the evening dinner (when preceded by a good soup and follow ed with a hearty dessert) thereby effecting a material saving in the butcher's bill. . Mayonnaise Dressing One heap ing teaspoon flour, one teaspoon mustard, one teaspoon salt, four tablespoons sugar; mix all together and into it beat one egg. Then beat in two-thirds cup sweet mill: or cream. Boil two-thirds cup vinegar, turn it slowly, beating all the time,over above mixture, then return it to Rouble boiler and cook until thick as cream. Take from stove, beat in two tablespoons butter or as much more as you can afford. This makes one pint of dressing. Springtime Fruit Salad Mix equal parts of peeled chopped rad ishes, dicedcelery and pineapple cut into cubes. "" To each cupful and a half of the combined ingredients add one diced banana and the drained yellow pulp of two oranges. Moist en with half a cupful of boiled dress ing (made without mustard) to which has been added, two tablespoonfuls of stiffly whipped cream. Serve in individual portions on lettuce leaves and garnish with halved Maraschino cherries. A fruit salad may com bine the salad and dessert course. Sardine and Shrimp Salad Take equal parts of shrimp and sardines, marinate separately in a little tar ragon vinegar. Line salad bowl with lettuce and fill with alternat ing layers of cold asparagus tips, sardines cut in dice, thinly sliced cucumbers and tomatoes, then one of shrimp divided in sections' if de sired. Serve with French dressing. TRY THESE. When Washing Dishes Never place the handles of any riveted knife in the water, or the blade will become loosened. Use a quart meas ure or other pitcher and fill with hot water and a pinch of washing-powder. First clean the blade with a cork and cleanser, then stand it up right in the pitcher; wash, after the other dishes are finished, in clear rinsing water. To Prevent Bluing from Streak ing To prevent clothes from becom ing streaked with bluing when the latter is added to water that is hard, mix the bluing first with hot water before addiner it to the final rinsinc I Chopping Hint When chopping dates, citron, or raisins for cake or other pastry, mix in with the ingre dients a portion of the Hour which is to be used in the baking. This prevents the fruit from sticking to the chopper. It is an especially com mendable precaution to take when making fruit cake. An Improved Metal Polish To keep the metal of pipes, faucets, and other brass or lacquer ware bright and shining, cleanse it thoroughly with the usual metal polish and then paint the polished surface with a coating of banana oil which may be obtained at any hardware store. The oil seems to act as a preservation on the polish and triples its endurance. To Remove Onion Odor Rub the hands on a stick of celery after peeling onions, nnd the odor will be entirely removed. HIGH PRICES HERE KINNEY'S is where GOOD SHOES ARE SOLD CHEAPER i v. Our Price Men's Elkskin Work Shoes Has 'bellows tongue to keep sand out. Black or -blown. I 1-9 . f0lt 'i i "Imi 4?r -, I ! White Mary Jane Pumps Sizes 8 to 2 98c ! 5 S J Infant's Black Canvas Button ? Cool and Comfortable j Sizes 3 to 8. At i Leather Soled bhoes I 39c G. R. KINNEY CO. (Inc) (The Shoe Father) 516 Jefferson Ave., TOLEDO, OHIO i ! NO EMPTY CANS -SLOGAN THIS YEAR . . s p N This is the famous store where giving 9 p you your money's worth is the mam object, jp & Mai) Orders Gladly Filled. & MUSIC OF EVERY DESCRIPTION kSMSWSA?KSiK?KS Write or Call on H. J. VOTTLER & SON Arcade Music Store''' 37 Arcade, Cleveland, Ohio For several reasons It behooves housewives to do more canning this year than over bofore, Food should not bo allowed to go to waste and it will not be possible to buy canned goods as easily as In other years, for the govern ment has contracted for about 00 of the commercial canned goods. jJDon't have any empty cans on your shelivcs make them all do full duty. BIG MONEY IN BEES We can supply you with Bees and the Supplies to run them with. Our Free Catalog sent on request Honey and Beeswax always wanted. Write os. Deoartment No. 30. S. J. GRIGGS & COMPANY TOLEDO, OHIO A;'dmmmM:., ,. ,-m,K , U SSSBMHM-w- S 4tji..,i."D"m-. , s4- "- -T57?,Tqafr