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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
9
Sir Ernest Shackleton selected two scouts, J. W. S. Marr of Aberdeen and N. E. Mooney of Kirkwall, to accompany him on the forthcoming Antarctic expedition. Both patrol leaders bring sea lore and woodcraft, with Mooney traveling 600 miles to audition.
Sea scouting for older boys shows strong growth from December 1, 1920, to July 15, 1921 with a 50 percent rise in organized troops. Texas New Mexico district remains undeveloped for aquatic activities while Marion Massachusetts hosts a successful summer sea-scout camp run by the scouts themselves with top-rank youth serving as junior officers and leaders.
A humorous OSU era style recipe lists mixing faith in American institutions with kindness, pioneer blood, thrills, Indian traditions, Puritan grit, Cavaliers chivalry, Thoreau idealism, sentiment, and patriotism to fashion a boy scout ideal. It sprinkles in the golden rule and Stars and Stripes, serving character and hardship as guidance.
A fashion authority notes seasonable changes in 1921 style with Paris leading toward restrained and artistic lines. Lanvin's suit illustrates the move to straight-line silhouettes, hip fullness, and a slightly lower waist, with tweed like beige velours de laine in soft pliable fabric.
An eye catching seal brown velvet ensemble features heavy metal embroidery and an unusual broad ribbon sash adding a distinctive morning to afternoon attire.
Scouts from North Shore North West and Hyde Park districts handled traffic for over 3000 automobiles during the recent Indian celebration near Chicago. They staged demonstrations and provided first aid, treating a lacrosse injury and improvising a coat stretcher to transport the injured youth to a nearby hospital.
Omaha scouts returning from an overnight hike spotted a tree down on a railroad track just as a passenger train approached from the curve. They waved a red sweater from the back of a scout to signal the engineer and avert a potential disaster 300 yards away.
In McKean County Pennsylvania boy scouts are organized as forest fire fighters. They have reached high efficiency and are said to be far better fire fighters than the average adult. Their tireless activity and enthusiasm make them invaluable in this service.
Frederick Maryland scouts scoured surrounding regions for Near East relief presenting donations to local grain mills and stores. Richard Weaver of San Francisco earning the Medal of Merit for distinguished service after rescuing a badly burned scout.
When rug edges curl repeatedly dampen the underside thoroughly then lay a smooth beard on top and allow to dry. If the beard is light, weigh it down with heavy flatirons. Table leaves help for this purpose.
A compact sachet case slips into the lining of a dainty frock or hat with a tiny gold safety pin. Varying colors violet green salmon blue and lemon form a charming mix. Ribbon ends folded into a three inch rectangle stitched shut with small stitches. Flat wadding sprinkled with sachet powder placed inside then top stitched, ready for wardrobe use.
Ostrich feather trimmings lead smart millinery with lycerined burnt natural or metalized varieties. Ribbon trimming cire and moire are popular. A new cire finish millinery ribbon features colored ground and Persian design.
A fashion note surveys bold sleeve designs including strappings and buttons, paired fabrics, and two inch material sleeves. It cites influences from toreador coats Hussar uniforms and historic sleeves, noting embroidery, color blocking, and linked straps as popular features adding dramatic contrast to sleeves.
A simple project for homemakers, the lamp shade uses a wire frame and three layers of old gold silk with a middle rose silk layer to soften the light. Narrow Chinese embroidery strips in blue white and gold adorn the shade, bound with gilt braid.
A description outlines a charming costume using blue crepe de chine fabric and ochre colored accents. The piece combines nautical inspired tones with delicate material for a poised, elegant look.
A member of the American Legion arrived in Washington D C and immediately signed the membership application. He was met at Union Station by George Washington Post No 1 officials and escorted to the President's Lieut H S Fisk room. Lieut Howard S Fisk U S N presented him with the ceremonial change, George Washington Post No 1 is the original American Legion post.
The Fifth Avenue Coach Company relies largely on ex-service men to drive its buses through congested Manhattan streets. President John A. Ritchie says veterans are excellent busmen and has re-employed all who served, giving preference to ex-service men. A civility campaign reduced passenger complaints by improving relations between patrons and staff.
Harrison Fuller, Minnesota’s first department commander of the American Legion and city editor of the St. Paul Dispatch, outlines Americanism as educating all in government principles and American opportunities. He organized 472 Legion posts in Minnesota during his term and was chosen to represent the state on the recent pilgrimage to France.
American Legion posts may obtain obsolete rifles and blank ammunition from corps ordnance officers under an act of Congress. Each post may receive up to ten rifles with equipment, upon state commander approval and bond verification. State commanders endorse applications, then the ordnance officer furnishes a bond covering the property value. Transportation costs are not specified.
An old advertisement line promotes practical wisdom and household laundry pride. It jokes about modern autos versus traditional horse sense and touts Red Cross Ball Blue for snowy white clothes after hard work.
A reflective piece traces Marie’s changing handling of her birthdays from celebration to restraint. Friends quietly track the dates, keeping score as her views swing between joy and weariness, offering a quiet social vignette about growing up.
In a Birmingham Age-Herald quip, a stout man wanders into a beauty parlor seeking a divorce lawyer, only to be redirected by Mme Kalso who notes success in reducing plump figures and offers a fur restorer, hinting at future visits if divorce occurs.
An acclaimed literary map figure complains of a beefsteak in a restaurant. The waiter sighs, explaining he heard the same complaint from many patrons. The exchange ends with a quip about originality versus common phrases from readers of the Scotsman.
A Harvard astronomer states the earth lies 360 quintillion miles from the universe center, dismissed as a bagatelle. The Cincinnati Telephone Bulletin hints that given time, experts will lead to a demonstration, hinting at a planned public show or protest.
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