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Show BEAR RIVER VALLEY LEADER Rubberized Silks in Bathing Suits J jnr , .. p 1 " Q : " c j NATIONAL mi?KSrJ A-ASS0CI7::'';;'''- '- ' over the newest tilings lu lie Looking ' ' fi cap of rose colored rubber cloth finishing touch; to the one aspires to a deep coat of tan this year, a black and white striped parasol lends its aid to face creams to keep the face and neck ' from too much sunburn." Rubberized silks in brilliant colors have been used in much more elaborate beach clothes than this very son sible suit, and even for those vvho pre. fer silk., or wool, in their-- swimming clothes, mantles and capes of rubberized silk prove sightly ior wear on the " 'bathing suits one might easily con- - puts a pretty elude that fair bathers object to, get- outfit. As no . ting wet and only go" into the water to get cool, of to be "in the swim" with tlieir Sister bathers. What they really object to (unless they possess Venus de Medici figures) is the way in which bathing togs cling and stick and the somewhat bedraggled appearance they are likely to- - nmke when they come out of the water. Nothing escapes the notice of the keen manufacturers of bathing togs and they have met this situation with suits on the order of that one shown in the picture. Rubberized silk irf rose color is used to make the shapely and modest overand it is trimmed dress' in this suit' w ith black and ' white checkerboard bands that give it a lot of snap. ' The pistea ucay is gathered into a wide flat band with the fullness brought" to the sides; and the skirt is. managed in the same wayso that even bathing suits take note of the wider hips that are indicated in styles for fall. The knickers for this suit are made of black satin and a vestee of the Mime' material in the overdress bears them company. Black silk stockings and black sateen slippers take care of the feet In an effective but inconspicuous fashion, while a gay little four-oa- r ' . I something "new under the sun." flocritt tlik rf tliA oflova I 's. organized hy unofficial II JJL I friends of the national parks to enter a fle?d of the national ark movement which" it is not the fimction of the federal govThis na- ernment to occupy. tional ' park movement is the , livest cause which is not primarily a cause" of the" great war. Our entrance Into 'war in 1917 caused temporary postponement of the plans then well under way for the organization of this, association. In its place the. National J'esfxj.. Educational committee was formed to hold the ; ground already gained and to organize the at a propitious time. The committee has done its work and the National Parks association , is now doing business, with headquarters In the ' Union Trust building, Washington, D. C. The purpose of the association is splendidly patriotic. ) Wholly Independent of the federal government, It will closely with the national park service, the new bureau of the depart-'- . ment of the interior established by congress to ' administer the national parks. It is nonpolitlcat and 'one of its purposes is to .keep politics out of the national parks. It stands tor the outdoor life, for recreation amid scenic J)eauty; for "See America First;" for the development -- of the national ,' parks as great : economic assets of the nation.; for keeping bil- lions, of American dollars: at home before tho war something like $500,000,000 a year was spent..' by. American tourists 'abroad in sightseeing, of: which Switzerland alone got more than $200,000,- 000. 'd-."'"'; . Yetj "notwithstandingthese many activities, the mam piirposejof the kssociation is educational. If.';, say 3 to the people of. the nation who "are to" use ; ; these public playgrounds :? ' ' "Do you know that our national parks are na- - . ture's great laboratories and museums that the splendid spectacles which our national parks ' present are hot only 'wonders,' . not merely 'scenery,' but also the conspicuous exhibits of a V passing stage in the eternal progress of creation that they show. us, upon a mighty scale, the processes by wljich she has been and is making America that you may double, your pleasure in these ' spectacles, by comprehending their meaning and that an intelligent study of them will introduce you to a new and wonderful world? Let us know America, and let us really know it., Let us know its natural as well as history. Let us differentiate and " distinguish and appreciate. Then only shall we know."-- -' The purposes of the National Parks association may therefore be concisely summed up thus-- To Interpret the natural sciences which are illus- - " trated In the scenic features, flora and fauna of the national parks and monuments, and circulate popular Information concerning themy!n text and picture. 5Tp encourage the popular study of the history, exploration, tradition and folk lore of the national parksnd monuments. To encourage art with national parks subjects, and the literature of national-park- s travel, wild life and wilderness living and the interpretation ', f; of scenery.' . To encourage the extension of the national parks system to represent by consistently great examples the full range of American scenery, flora- add fauna, yet confined to areas of significance so ex- - ' traoramnry mat tney snail maue tne name na tlonnl park an American trademark In the compev tition for the world's travel ;" and the 'development of the national monuments Into a system Illustrative of the range of prehistoric civilization, early exploration and -- history, land forms, American etc. forest type, wild-lifTo enlist ,the personal services of Individuals of societies, organizations, and the schools, universities, and Institutions In the cause of the national parks and monuments. The National Parks Educational committee consisted of 25 members. Charles D. Walcott, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, was chairman. . The vice chairman was William Kent, former congressman from California and the donor of Mulr Woods National monument to the nation. Henry B. F. Macfarland of Washington was chair- - ' Btt The prophecy that, when the price of a pile fabric clashes with that of a fair quality fur, the latter is preferred, does not seem to be borne out in the operations of .the cloak manufacturers for fall. , Pile fabrics in the most expensive mtwees are proving so popular with the buyers that it is estimated the supply is going to fall far short of the demand. The pile fabric makers believe that the most important reason for this successful competition of their product with fur Is . thaf ,the imitation has reached a stage where It is difficult to tell the difference between it and the real thing. Another reason ascribed is the better wearing quality of the artificial fur. , omer v -- -- with, a piece of brown or white paper on each side. Now press hard with a warm flatiron on the ribbon under, the paper, and pull the ribbon all noler the flatiron. Then reverse the ends. Ii requires two persons to successfully press ribbons in this way. The process is very simple, and the ribbon will look as good as when new, and will not lose Its stiffness or look glossy, articles inside, as those Ironed the old way.' How to Wash Colored Embroidery. The best way to bleach white goods having colored emfroidory (such as floilies and other articles which cannot be boiled for fear the color will fade) is to wash them and then dry them "in the shade. Put them In ,an which has been dipped old pillow-casin very strong bluing water and thoroughly dried. Then hang the case, e with the embroidered In the light- - for several days. They will be perfectly .white and the colored embroidery will not be one. bit ' faded. Look After the Smoothing Iron. After the temper of a smoothing Iron is spoiled it will never retain the heat so well again. Therefore never let irons stand on the stove when there .Is a' hot fire unless they .are in constant use, and do not allow them ;V" to become ' When Heating Irons. Turn rfn old pan or kettle over irons jvhloh urn hetnir heated flJld thpv will ' I i i , i. i. v . . nr. rrt.i gel not iiiiivii ijuiunn. j. ins niw 'acrire Hie room cooler. . How to Press Black Lace. '.' "'. To ' press black lace, sponge with clear water on the right side until quite wet. lay right side down on n black pad, cover with, a black cloth and press with a hot Iron. When this Is done K will be found that the lace . Isvlike ww.' , A New Scheme for Ironing Ribbon. ir tne notion nn oeen wasnea in gasoline let It' get thoroughly ared before pressing. If washed In soap and water, roll in a dry cloth before pressLay several thicknesses of paing. per on (be Ironing board, thim place one end of the ribbon on Hie paper, over-heate- d. , , . Big Demand for Skirts. The great retail demand for sumraet skirts has cleaned out retail stocks and showered, the manufacturers with du- plicate orders. Flannels and gabardines are among the lenders, although linens and crepes are getting their usual heavy demand. White is most desired, but the pastel shades are attracting more fhan the usual amount of attention given to colored skirts for the sum mer. The scarcity, ot silks ana the high prices quoted by jobbers of such material, will turn to other fabrics, II Is said, some of the business that would otherwise go to silk numbers. : J" If a Rug rjrla. - 1 4TW tBJU'Ck A l&Wp AW3FljJK3 WTmt iMtif WL&W WB? v Itugs that curl on edge or wrinkle In middle have lost their "sizing." Place the rug face down on the floor. Make very thin cooked starch and add a small quantity of powdered gum arable dissolved In a little water. Apply to back of rug with a paintbrush r a paper hanger's brush. When the rug Is dry It will be quite stiff and will He without curling. ' grow-ing'o- ILS? Z- - asso-elatio- n -- ;;''"- - - ' ' : ''ft JsMJ' I 1 : onomy y WPtr WLS .liif-iiit- lBl from it IWmMMRI beach and for the walk to and Pile Fabrics Popular HE National Parks association is PTTtl : ... .... . - ''"''.. man of the executive committee and the secretary was R. S. Yard qf the national parks service. Among the outdoor men were Belmore, Browne, explorer, author and artist ; Henry G. Bryant, explorer and president of the Geographical society of Philadelphia ; William E. Colby, president of the Sierra club; George Bird Grinnell of the Boone and Crockett club and Glacier National park pioneer; George D. Pratt, president of the Camp Fire club, and Charley Sheldon, explorer, hunter and author. The American Game Protective and Propagation association and the American Bison society were represented by tlieir presidents, John B. Burnham and Edmund Seymour. George FT Kunz, president of the American Scenic and Historic Preservation society, was a member. Ta colleges contributed W. W.- At wood, department of physiography at Harvard ; President John H. Finley of the University of the State of New York1; E. M. Lehnerts, department of geology of flie University of Minnesota and a pioneer in national parks classes. Others well known were Arthur E. Bestor, president of the Chautauqua institution ; Dr. J. Walter Fewkes, chief of the bureau of American ethnology; "La Verne W, Noyes, president of the board of trustees of the Chicago Academy of Sciences, and Mrs. John Dickinson Sherman, conservation chairman of the General Federation of Women's ' clubs (the only woman). This personnel assures the of many d organizations, popular and learned, from the beginning. The officers of the association are: President, Henry B. F. Macfarland of Nicholas MurWashington, D. C. Vice presidents, ' ray Butler, president , of Columbia university ; John Mason Clarke, chairman of geology and paleontology. National Academy of Sciences; William Kent of California; Henry Suzzallo, president of the University of the state of Washington. Treasurer, Charles J. Boll, president of the American Security and Trust company of Washington. Executive secretary, R. S. Yard. Chairman ways and means committee, Huston Thompson. Congress conceives the national parks as con-- " crete possessions of the. people. As such, it provides for the protection, maintenance and development of the parks. What use the people wilt make of them Is for the people to determine. Here, then, is where the National Parks association finds its work. It is, in effect, an organization of the people themselves to enable them to use effectively the magnificat reservations which congress creates and the national parks Service f maintains and develops. It will be seen that, while the functions of the :governmental bureau and the. popular association do not overlap, they are nevertheless Intimately associated. In a practical Way the two are partners, each with its individual duties, both working . : toward a common end. To emphasize this Individuality, (he National Parks association is entirely separate and distinct from government. The association Is nongovernmental and nonpartisan. The association purposes to be of use to Its members. It will, among other things, Issue a series of benutifully and usefully Illustrated popular-scienc- e papers upon the scenery and the wild life of the national parks and monuments; issue bulletins reporting national parks development, state and other movements affecting national parks, progress of significant bills before congress, and the progress of association activl-tie- s ; place members' names on bureau lists to receive new government publications concerning na v JS tional parks and popular science; keep members informed concerning new books . on American travel, exploration, archaeological research, plant and animal life, and the meaning of scenery ; refer travel and route inquiries from members to that governmental or other agency, railroad, or auto- mobile association, which will give each inquiry the kind of attention it needs. The association has prepared an elaborate plan of popularizing natural science through universities and schools, public libraries, writers and lecturers and artisU, and motion picture activities. A feature of its work will be the assembling of material by intensively studying the parks, through committees, separately and as a system,' especially their history, nomenclature, folklore, geology, fauna and flora; by collecting this material in ready reference shape as the basis of a practical library;' by compiling a working bibliograph, by park and subject, of material of every sort avail-fibl- e especially in the library of congress and the scientific libraries of the government departments. The association will establish volunteer working committees of scientists, professors, students and other public-spiritemembers, and will utilize, as far as possible, the machinery already established and In operation by university and school organizations, state' and county educational organizations, state park organizations, scientific instituortions, the national government, ganizations of all sorts, automobile and highway associations, business organizations, like railroads, automobile manufacturers and national parks concessioners, whose business will be helped by the work of the National Parks association. The executive committee is assured of one subscription of $5,000; it is .planned to secure five-yepledges amounting to a minimum ot $10,000 a year. It also expects at least 3,000 members at $3 a year. The association already reports results. The University of the City of New York has prepared sets of national parks lantern slides. The University of Minnesota has been sending to the national parks for two years; Chicago seiids one to Rocky Mountain National park this summer, and Columbia will send one next year. Columbia has also Includeda lecture course on the meaning v of scenery in this season's summer school. - A prominent studio has arranged film stories to show how. glaciers work on Mount Rainier, how the Grand canyon was cut; how water carved the Yosemlte valley, etc. ' If well hondled, the National Parks association, with a large membership, may 'do a great work ; It It has a large field and a great opportunity. mtiy even- succeed In forcing congress ta adopt a consistent park policy. About 500,000 people now visit the notional parks every, year and the increase promises to be very large. There Is, therefore, a body of national parks enthusiasts numbering several millions. "While the association Is organized on a nonpo-llticbasis, It will presumably have to go Into politics to accomplish its ends, since the agricultural department Is waging a campaign to secure the control of the national parks from the Interior department and Is setting up the national forests and the forest servicers scenic and recreation rivals of the nntlonal parks and the national parks service. Also, In Its plans to Increase the national parks system It will encounter both (he open and secret opposition of the forest service, (ho biggest and smoothest running political machine In the United Stntes. . d public-spirite- public-spirite- d study-classe- . . s |