Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 31, 17 December 1914 — Page 4

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. THURSDAY, DEC. 17, 1914.

The Richmond Palladium

AND SUN-TELEGRAM.

Published Every Evening .Except Sunday, by Palladium Printing Co. MaMnic Building. Ninth and North A Streets R. G. Leeds, Editor. E. H. Harris, Mgr.

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The Antiquity of Toys Up to the present, nothing, with which man

t has had to do in the progress and development

of the human race, has changed as little as toys.

Ages ago, infantile Egypt played with dolls, boats, balls, dishes, wagons, miniature horses

and other animals. The little Greeks and Ro

mans amused themselves with much the same playthings, except for the further possession of a rattle, which some wise Grecian gentleman

very kindly invented for them.

We know this from the chance words of a few

early writers, from the sculptures which have been saved of the different ancient nations which

represent children in the act of playing and

also from the fact that many small toys, closely analogous to many toys of today, have been

found in the tombs of children of bygone acres-

dolls, balls, boats, tops and tiny dishes, added to

which there were small warlike implements for the boys, such as javelins and bows and arrows.

In the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New

York, there is a fascinating terra-cotta boat, complete to the smallest detail, says The Moth

er's Magazine. .It was found in the tomb of an

Egyptian boy of four thousand years ago.

Take the doll, one of the few of the very old

toys which fit into the modern scheme of play

things that teach, as girls always have and always will play with dolls because they develop

and foster the birthright of every woman, mother-love. The early Egyptians made dolls of earthenware, metal or stone. Sometimes arms and legs were made solid with the body, sometimes separate and attached by a string. The prehistoric Peruvian had pieces of bone wrapped in cloth, a male doll being identified by the blanket over his shoulders, the female by a petticoat. Horace makes mention of the stick-horses of the Roman children. Missals of the Middle Ages picture little people still astride such makeshift steeds and the ordinary riding horse of the ordinary child, remained a stick with a horse head until late in the seventeenth century. One hundred years later we find horse forms with curtains around them, so that the child may run on his own legs beneath the sheltering drapery just as clowns in the circus today. Early in the nineteenth century rocking-horses came into fashion after which in 1847, horses were shown at the French Exposition covered with hair and very natural in form the toy horse, as we know him today.

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Articles contributed for thia column must not be in excess of. four hundred worda. The identity of aU contributor must be known to the editor. Articles will be printed In the order received.

The U. 8. has a population of over 100 million, and of this number there is not less than 20 million men, women and children in a condition of ac

tual want, if not in danger of meeting death by slow starvation. The factories, mines and mills fit this country are of sufficient size to supply the needs of all the inhabitants and these idle ones are willing to work, at least they work when work is given them, Why have our great industrial plants closed, when we are in such great need of their products? Why is the Richmond Underwear company running on short time, when hundreds in Richmond are shivering In their need? Why are the coal mines closed to the workers, while countless thous

ands are being pinched by the blasts of winter? Whyvhave the flour mills curtailed their output and hoarded their grain In elevators while the people starve? Why is It necessary ffr the R. R. to lay off so many crews, when the transportation of things needful would put them all to work? Why do we send ship loads of grain to Europe, when the price of grain and flour would be lowered here, if that amount were thrown on the market?

Why do we feed the war and starve America, instead ot starving the war to a speedy close, and feeding starving America? Why does Congress come to the aid of the financial magnates so speedily while the South Is being made bank

rupt because of their Inability to sell their crop of cotton? Is It possible that the political gov ernment of the U. S. Is so abjectly In control of the Industrial government that they are n6 longer the representatives of the people, but the mouthpiece of the monied class? Has this same class forgotten that labor has an economical right? This is anarchy in business. This mad race for industrial power has thrown upon the back of labor a burden that Is too grevious to the borne.

The laboring class has never awoke to a consciousness of their economic

value or their economic rights, but, when they do awake from their slumber the results will be vastly different from the outlook fondly dreamed of by our modern economists. Thebe constantly recurring periods

of depression but leave the system weaker and each recovery is slower than the preceding one. There can be but one result, If we do not apply the brakes and administer the remedy. Economic pressure will become so great that the masses will be aroused to action. . Will they listen to sophistries and plans which are hypocritical dreams, or will they plunge the country into a condition in which the barbarous law of the survival of the strong will be

expounded In Its most violent form.

It is necessary that we, as a peoples, stop and ponder on these things

before It is everlastingly too late

Think. C. U SUMMERSON.

Oil lamps lighted the London streets In 1681 and onward, while gas came

Into use just over one hundred years

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Milton's Social News

Mrs. Elwood Beeson received a letter from Mrs. Archie Hiatt, of San Jose, California, stating that Mrs. Emma Stevens, aged about 40, deceased at her home there, Dec. 4, of softening of the brain. The deceased was a granddaughter of the late Jordon Hiatt, formerly of this vicinity and Dublin. She was the daughter of tbe late Edward and Martha Hiatt well-known Wayne county people. Mrs. Martha Hiatt, deceased about three years ago at the home of her daughter Mrs. Charles Emuel, near Connersville while on a visit here. Mrs. Dan Hess and daughter Miss Lorene, were at Richmond Wednesday to visit relatives and shop. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Ebert of Cambridge City, were guests at dinner Tuesday with Miss Clemmie Market and Messrs Joseph and Lewis Klieber, south of town. To Give Xmas Tree. Miss Qulgley, teacher of No. 1, known as the Hathaway school house, will give a Christmas tree and entertainment at that school house Wednesday evening, Dec. 23. Everybody Is invited to attend. Miss Florence Newman, Palladium,

has had her phone reinstated now since moving into her new home. Call White on 378. It is listed in the directory as the Charles Morse phone. The lawn tennis association met with Miss Mildred Warren, Tuesday evening to arrange for a party in the near future. Mrs. Hattie Heist and Mrs. Vene Beeson were at Cambridge City Wednesday afternoon to call on friends. A number from here attended the Red Men's Feast at Cambridge City, Wednesday evening. -Mrs. Charles Wilkinson and Mrs. Charles Lyons were at Cambridge City Wednesday to see friends. Ell' Beeson of south of town, shipped a half dozen buff Plymouth rock chickens to Owen Beeson at Elwood this week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Houseworth were at Richmond Wednesday to shop and see Santa Claus. Mrs. Mary Bryant, who is making her home with her brother, G. B. Bryant, this winter is in ill health and is not so well. Gas Supply Short. Gas ptrons have been in a quandry

for gas. The supply has been very short. Mrs. David Nugent was a Cambridge City visitor Wednesday. Mrs. Wilbur Elwell was a Connersville visitor Wednesday. Robert Stephens, who has been the guest of his sister, Mrs. R. J. Connell and husband, south of town, returned to his home at Covington, Ky., Wednesday. The program observed Wednesday afternoon by the Woman's club of Bentonville community, pertained to Christmas. At roll call the members responded with Christmas quotations, Mrs. Warren Munger gave the Christmas story. The Ladies Quartet furnished a number of special music. The remainder of the afternoon was spent socially and the ladies enjoyed a Christmas tree and exchange of gifts. There will be a school party Friday evening. The invitations read: "Come! Who? Why You! Where? M. H. S. When? Friday evening in honor of the Naughtiest Eight to the Naughtiest Seventeen." Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Doty were Richm'ond visitors Tuesday. Milton was in darkness Tuesday night owing to the shortness of gas. The Friends will begin a revival meeting at their church here about the opening of the new year.

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Shirts No man ever has too many shirts, and a shirt that comes from The Model is sure, to be appreciated. A host of patterns to select from, $1.00 Manhattan Shirts at $1.50, $2.00 up.

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Holiday Neckwear By far the largest assortment ever shown in Richmond, and there's not a tie here that any man -would not be delighted to receive.

R. B. Fashion Suits and Overcoats at $15.00, $20.00, $25.00 Every popular model, every color, every fabric, including the popular shawl collar Chinchilla Overcoats at $15.00, $20.00, $25.00.

GLOVES

Inexpensive, sure to satisfy, always acceptable in every popular style.

SWEATER COATS For Men and Boys Excellent for gift purposes or for your own use.

HOLEPROOF HOSE For Men, Ladies and Children. Six pair in a Xmas Box, guaranteed 6 months. Men's $1.50, $2.00 and $3.00 a box Ladies $2.00, $3.00 a box Children's $2.00 per box Boys' Suits and Overcoats . .$2.50 to $10.00

TIMELY SUGGESTIONS

Cuff Buttons Scarf Pins Pajamas

Umbrellas Bath Gowns Boys' Suits

Shirt Waists Bag or Suit Case Leather Traveling Novelties

Gloves Auto or Dress Boys' Mackinaws Night Gowns

Tine Model CtottfoMg Ca, W. E. JAMESON, Proprietor

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This is the beauty of a selection from this big Furniture Store. Not only will the gift from here be delightfully expressive, but of your sentiment, but it will be beautiful, useful and of exceptionally long life, proving a continuous source of pleasure to the recipient and a lasting reminder of the giver. The items enumerated herein suggest a variety of gift things of lifetime.

character, appropriate for both sexes and all ages, and will enable you to satisfactorily settle the usually perplexing problem of "what to give." To stimulate you in giving such worthy and substantial gift things as are to be found here we have re-marked a great many articles and can assure you that at present low prices our stock offers

The Greatest Values Obtainable -Never Were Prices Lower

WHAT $1.00 AND Book Racks $1.00 to $11.00 Baby Blankets All qualities $1.50 to $8.00 Bed Springs A large variety $2.00 to $11.50 Bedroom Rockers and Chairs Many styles and finishes $2.00 to $13.00 Costumers Many styles $1.69 to $14.00 Center Tables All kinds $1.00 to $12.00 Children's Rockers Many styles 39c to $5.00 Children's Desks $1.98 to $3.75 Carpet Sweepers Bissell's $2.50 to $3.50 Children's Cribs All kinds $4.50 to $15.00 Couch Covers Modern and Oriental designs $1.25 to $15.00 Desk Chairs Attractive designs $4.50 to $8.00 Dining Chairs Fifty styles.... $1.00 to $12.00 Doll Buggies Steel and reed $1.29 to $9.00 Drapery For window $2.50 to $10.00 Folding Card Tables $1.98 to $5.00 Foot Stools Mahogany $1.98

OVER WILL BUY Go Carts $7.50 to $25.00 High Chairs Oak, mahogany $1.50 to $15.00 Iron Beds Full and single sizes $2.75 to $19.50 Lace Curtains Large and beautiful assortment $1.00 to $12.00 Magazine Stands 98c to $9.00 Pedestals Oak and mahogany $2.00 to $12.50 Portieres Beautiful assortment. . . . $2.50 to $12.50 Rockers One hundred styles $2.25 to $20.00 Rugs Wiltons, Axminster, Brussels; small sizes $1.00 to $12.00 Smoking Stands 98c to $4.00 Serving Trays Oblong and oval 69c to $4.50 Screens Plain and fancy $1.75 to $13.50 Sewing Tables Maple, fold flat $1.35 Sectional Book Cases Macey per section $2.25 to $5.00 Shirt Waist Boxes Matting covered $2.50 to $12.50 Table Lamps Electric $3.50 to $30.00 Tabourettes Many styles 69c to $4.00 Telephone Stands and Seat $3.00 to $10.00 Umbrella Stands ; $1.00 to $8.00

WHAT $5 AND OVER WILL BUY Book Cases Oak and mahogany. .. . $12.00 to $85.00 Cedar Chests All sizes $7.50 to $50.00 China Closets Many styles $15.00 to $100.00 Chiffoniers Many styles $7.00 to $100.00 Dressers Large assortment $8.50 to $100.00 Dressing Tables Oak, mahogany and bird'seye maple $11.50 to $85.00 Dining Tables Oak and mahogany $6.50 to $60.00 Fancy Parlor Tables Oak and mahogany $5.00 to $17.50 Ladies' Writing Desks Many styles. . $7.00 to $55.00 Library Tables All kinds $8.00 to $100.00 Morris Chairs Quite a Variety $11.00 to $37.50 Music Cabinets Many styles $8.00 to $45.00 Mattresses Real-Felt $7.65 to $25.00 Piano Benches Oak, mahogany $7.50 to $11.00 Rockers Solid mahoganj' and oak. . . . $5.00 to $15.00 Serving Tables $12.00 Smoking Cabinets $1.98 to $12.00 Sewing Cabinets Oak and mahogany $11.00 up Tea Wagons Art reed and mahogany $11.50 to $22.00

Freight Prepaid. We will prepay freight on gift purchases going out of town.

FURNITURE RUGS, DRAPERIES STOVES, RANGES

BEDDING WINDOW SHADES LINOLEUMS

GOODS STORED FREE We -w ill store any selections and make delivery Christmas Eve if desired. No charge, merely an accommodation. VERY LIBERAL ACCOMMODATIONS

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