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Ventnor Women to Observe Poppy Day ' American Legion Auxiliary Ren der* Sacrificial Service for Con valescent Soldiers and Give Public Opportunity to Help Carl M. Voelker . To see a woman on a battlefield w; during an engagement naturally makes an impression. I am re minded of such an experience by the unselfish service being ren i? dered by a large number of Vent nor women in behalf of disabled ex-service men. On May 26th the American Legion Auxiliary of James Harvey Post will observe Poppy Day. For many weeks the ladies have been working hard in the creation of artificial flowers, the prototype of which aroused sentimental interest among men who served in Flanders Fields. The proceeds of the sale of these flowers will be devoted to the maintenance of. -the American Legion South Jersey .Home for g? Convalescent Soldiers in Cumber land County. ^ Reference to womeji in battle invariably brings to mind the Amazon. That historic array of feminine warriors pictures only massive types of humans. These women of athletic build were much larger than the pigmy male enemies they engaged. But sight of a frail mite of humanity weigh ing scarcely more than 100 pounds unconaerned as shrapnel burst on every hand naturally caused ap prehension and wonderment, and of course, deep admiration. It was my privilege to witness an exhibition of female courage and bravery in the early days of the Argonne offensive. A woman, one of America’s noblest, rendered sacrificial service in -the face of the enemy. Driving over the shell-shattered road leading to the bridge cross ing the Meuse River this tiny lady steered her mud-covered roadster to the opening of a dug out on the reverse side of a little knoll. Alighting she made her way to the headquarters of a , regimental commander and en gaged the stalwart colonel in a short conversation. I was too far away to hear what was said but I had ample opportunity to watch her actions closely. She appeared to be delivering a message. While her face gave evidence Of the rigors of the strenuous service she had rendered her eyes re flected the type of which heroines are made. Inasmuch as she was one of only two .women I saw in the front line during my service on the western front in France her appearance during a rather - heated artillery engagement was all the more impressive. Hundreds saw her and I know from the expressions I heard that ^respect for woman was intensified that day among many who before had never deigned to give her credit for being brave and courageous in time of stress. It was in this same area and under the same battle conditions that the poppy left its impress, upon my mind. I had. watched the unfolding of the pretty petals before as I lay in the quiet of No Man’s Land in another sector, but the scarlet mass closely re sembling the sanguine sacrifice of American manhood on eyery hand, caused me .to reflect. ' We are wont to aamire nowers. we are awed by the blood-red waves of growth where death and de struction reigned. The poppy alone remained of whatever vege tation had been there before. What did this signify? What les son did it teach? To many of us it was a message of hope that out of all the carnage there should come a new order of things. The blood of sacrifice cleanseth for eternity. Here was an emblem of Divine guidance. That it will ever be a token of dove to com rades in arms who made the supreme sacrifice to their *living buddies I am sure. And so we look forward to the annual Poppy Day. These Vent nor women who have been toiling for weeks to create out of paper the replica of the tiny flower which played such an important part in the lives of men who essayed the cause of humanity have rendered a service. They are like the little female courier who delivered messages on the battlefield. They forego pleasure to do something for unfortunate heroes of the big war. The general public will have an opportunity to assist in the work. When the sale of poppies is inaugurated on May 26th it will be their privilege to share in making up the fund which will insure to convalescent soldiers a retreat where they can regain health and strength. Such a place has been provided through the ef forts of conscientious men and women who place duty above per sonal comfort. They have' laid the foundation and built the struc ture. All others are now invited to assist in its maintenance. Ventnor women have taken a deep interest in the Cumberland County home because two of their number are members of the board of directors of (the institution. Mrs. R. J. Harvey, county presi dent of the Legion Auxiliary, and Mrs. George H. Bratton, always active in the local organization, are active in the administration of affairs at the Home. The citizens of Ventnor will surely respond to. the appeal. Poppy Day will be a day of dedi cation. Those who were denied the privilege of serving their country—in its uniformed ranks and who ever have lamented this fact will be given opportunity to hold green the memory of those who cherished the pretty little flower as they lay dying on the battlefields of France and Flanders. Purchase a poppy and per petuate peace. Have You Had Your Ozone Today? —Take— “SHORE FAST LINE” To OCEAN CITY To LONGPORT or to the INLET Bell Phone—Neptune 957-W Bell Phone—^-Neptune 683 VENTNOR FISH MARKET D. D. SMITH * SON* Dealer* in FISH, OYSTERS and CLAMS Live Chickens Killed to Order Strictly Fresh Eggs 19 5. LITTLE ROCK AVE. Ventaor City, N. J. SPi-S' 'J Furs Wow Worn Throughout the Year Fur manufacture and sale is no longer a mere winter business to drop into the doldrums with, the first breath of spring, ac cording to Mr. I. N. Agrons, of 1307-09 Pacific Avenue. Instead, furs axe sold throughout the year, and the fur merchant who intends to succeed. must follow the styles in furs for the full 366 days to reap his full business re ward. “Right at this minute we are busy showing and selling our spring furs,” stated Mr. Agrons to me. “Fox, Marten, Hudson Bay and Russian -sables are in style this year and it is as im portant to me to keep up with the proper style of making light er fur garments for this sea son as in winter.” That matter of styles and their changes is an important feature of the fur business, I learned. “Every week in the year I make a trip to New York, greatest center of fur style information in the world,” said Mr., Agrons. “We buy furs from the far cor ners of the earth, the great American fur markets being in St. Louis and in Canada, but the finest of furs will not do for the best women customers unless they are made up in the very lat-? est styles. That is the reason why we employ in our modern day-lighted, sanitary factory only the finest of fur experts, trained by long years of ex perience. “Furs have become a necessity rather than a mere luxury to the modern woman,” he continued. “And the fur business has be come so important that any man who expects to succeed must be a good citizen and business man, able and willing to give personal attention to his patrons. The day of the fakir who used to set up for a few weeks’ business, sell! poor stock and disappear is about gone. We have built up confidence in our own. fur busi ness that brings us patrons who come from every state in the union and many come to Atlantic City and to our shop when they desire new fur outfits for the changing seasons.” Mr. Agrons has made both rapid and reliable progress from - BE GOOD - Haughey Has HU Eye On Yon Burglar and Fire Alarms Installed Haughey’s National Detective Bureau 224-25 Chelsea Nat. Bank Bldg. Phone, Marine 1773—Day or Night Telephone—Marine 689 OSCAR SCHMIDT Architect ■ Guarantee Trust Building "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS” CRANE & HILL, Inc. 1311 PACIFIC AVENUE Marine 2400 Flowers by Wire E. BARRECK Hair Dresser, Wig and Toupee Maker Grey and shades our specialty Combings made up and Dolls repaired 147 Vi S. KENTUCKY AVENUE STADLER’S MARKET (Exaatly What the Exacting Exact) 41Q1 Atlantic Avenue Phone—Neptune 251 Meats, Groceries, Fruits - and Vegetables small beginning .to business prominence in fur manufactur ing and merchandising. Start ing in 1915 in a tiny shop on part of his present location, he built up a fur business which now occupies a large building spe cially adapted into beautiful show rooms and a rear factory for making up furs. Thirteen armor steel safe vaults have been installed for the storage of val uable skins and fur garments, vaults so perfect in construction that they have been passed by underwriters as both fire and burglar proof as well as abso lute proof against ravages of moths. Here some of the lead ing society women of this and other cities store their handsome furs in summer and here are stored free the fur garments sent to the Agrons’ establishment for remodeling or remaking. Mr. Agrons himself is one of the leading fur experts of the coun try having studied and worked in the fur business from boyhood on the continent of Europe be fore coming to America nearly twenty years ago. Established 1892 Bell Phone—Marine 717-J B. MORRIS Importer & Tailor 1705 ATLANTIC AVENUE A Large Variety of Spring and Summer Imported and Domestic Woolen Fabrics are on Display VANITY SHOP “TRU-OIL” Permanent Waving changes the character of straight to that of Natural Wavy Hair.' But whether your hair is “TRU-OIL" waved or naturally wavy, frequent water dressings are necessary to get the full benefit of Beautiful Wages. As all the hairs should be trained to lay parallel and fall naturally in tbeir wavy position. Special price on “TRU-OIL” Perma nent Waving and Water Dressings during March. MRS. E. C. KNORR 25 S. Little Rock Avenue Phone—Neptune 850 I---1 Banking Do You Do Any? If not, have you a good reason? Did it ever occur to you that a bank account, even though it be a small one, is the safest way of doing business? At Your Service The Second National Bank Atlantic City, N. J. COLONIAL BAKERY Real Home Made Bread The Kind You Like Bread and Rolls delivered in time for breakfast 3833 ATLANTIC AVENUE Tel.—Marine 2357 *>» •V.'XV'1 ^ The Fur That Adds a Charm must possess cer tain essential ele ments o f work manship as well as that fine, clean feel that distinguishes the perfect pelt. The authorita tive in both dis tinctive workman ship and guaranty of correctly finish ed Fur can be as sured those who depend upon the many years of ex perience and study a t their disposal here. The House of Dein Phone Marine 2681 1626 Pacific Avenue BROOKS & IDLER PRINTERS • STATIONERS 38 South New York Avenue Atlantic Cltr. N. J. AXELROD’S FOUNTAIN PENS Pencils Sold and Repaired Musical Instruments 58 S. NEW YORK AVENUE W. B. THOMPSON FUNERAL DIRECTOR 2027 Atlantic Avenue Atlantic City. N. J. Phone—Marine 506-W r :. Phone, Karine 1767-W Alterations Porches Store Fronts WILLIAM UNCLES MARBLE-anil-TILES Office and Showroom: 10 NORTH DELAWARE AVENUE Atlantic City, N. J. Bath Rooms Halls Fire Places First Cost—Last Cost Ventnor Market . ■:i The Beat of MEATS, GROCERIES, FRUITS ul VEGETABLES Vantaor and Littla Rock Atm, Phones: Neptune 318 Neptune 319 Our Spring Opening Displays An Array of Knitted Sweaters and Outer Garments of the newest and latest styles whicfc will interest all who desire to be fashionably attired for street and sport wear. Your inspection will be awaited with pleasure ___ \ Swiss Knit Goods Shop . BOARDWALK at ST. JAMES PLACE