Evening Star Newspaper, October 18, 1927, Page 24

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ‘N |ONE AND TWO-THIRDS YARDS |[RIBIBRIBILIBIS NEWSERUMBELD |01 S TeiaRs so16 15 DRESS NEED | 7 A"] IN PARALYS|S Bureau of Home Econo;i;gtudies Rela- tion of Women's Abbreviated Styles to Sales of Cloth. Wednesday, the Third Day of This Semi-Annual Medical Congress Hears Physician Tell of Results in Treatment. By the Associated Press. KANSAS CITY, October 18.—Fa- vorable results have been obtained with a human serum for the treatment of infantile paralysis, Dr. Milton J. Rose- nau, professor of preventive medl- cine and hygiene at Harvard Univer- sity, said in a report at the Inter- state Post-Graduate Medical Associa- tion in convention here. Dr. Rosenau told how the serum ‘was administered to 50 patients in the preparalytic stage of the disease dur- ing an epidemic in Massachusects. In explaining that he did not claim that a cure had been discovered, he declared that although medical science had thus far been unable to discover the cause or a remedy for infantile paralysis, physiclans were “no longer altogether in the dark.” “There were no deaths among the 50 patients,” he reported. “Three of the patients were seriously paralyzed, two suffered trivial or scarcely no paralysis, as a result of their iliness. ‘The result was encouraging, al- though by no means conclusive.” He said the serum was prepared from the blood of convalescent infan- tile paralysis patients. It was admin- istered by spinal and intravenous in- Jections. Dr. Rosenau found that in the acute stages patients should have complete rest, avoiding all exercise, electric treatments and massage. He said the serum would be of no value in ad- vanced cases. —_— MRS. ISABELLA LEE DIES. Sister of Col. Walker, Governor of Panama, Buried Today. Special Dispatch to The Star. ROCKYMOUNT, Va., October 18.— Funeral services were held here this afternoon for Mrs. Isabella Gilmer Lee, aged 63, sister of Col. M. L. ‘Walker, Governor of Panama. Mrs. Lee was seized with apoplexy whilé in her flower garden and was near death when found by her grand- daughter. She expired without re- gaining consclousness. She was a daughter of the late Dr. Thomas J. Walker of Lynchburg, where she spent her early life. By the Associated Press. Shorter skirts, shorter sleeves and the straightline design of women's clothing have reduced by about 1 2-3 yards the amount of goods required for a dress made on present-day pat- terns, as compared with the dresses of eight years ago. This has been determined by the Bureau of Home Economics of the Department of Agriculture, which has just completed a study of the styles to determine to what extent the changes of fashion have directly af- fected the yardage sold of all kinds of dress goods. An estimate of the total amount of goods yearly affected by the reduction was not made. “As a concrete illustration of the change in yardage required at the present time in making a woman's dress,” the bureau says, “a 1919 pat- MRS. RHODES BACKS BOYS’ CLUB DRIVE Urges Liberal Financial Aid to Or- ganization in Campaign for $125,000 Fund. The hope that the clvic-minded citizens of the District of Columbia would support the drive to raise §125,- 000 for the Boys’ Club of Washington was expressed by Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes, supervisor of playgrounds for the District of Columbia, in a letter to Frank R. Jelleff, chairman of the campalgn committee, in which Mrs. Rhodes inclosed a check as her per- sonal contribution to the fund. “I have been interested in the Boys’ Club of Washington since its begin- ning and have watched it grow and develop, with pleasure,” sald Mrs. Rhodes. “Situated as it is, it seems to supply a neighborhood need for the underprivileged youth, giving op- portunity for clean sport, providing instruction in manual arts and fur- nishing a home for boys where they may mingle with their pals. While they are spending their time profit- ably and happily they are also gain- ing the elements of good citizenship. The club deserves the financial sup- port of civic-minded citizens of the District of Columbia. I hope the pres- ent campaign may be successful.” Black Suede latticed tie $12.50 in new leathers— Low Oxford— brown kid and lizard —but ever so much smarter— Black or brown alligator, low —that cost no more— $10, $11, $12.50 heel Patent Colt, covered Cuban heel tern was modifled and made up with a shorter skirt, lowered walstline and narrower flounce, but otherwise virtu- ally the same as the dress of eight vears ago. The original pattern called for 573 yards of 36-Inch material, but the 1927 version was made from 4 1-6 vards of material of the same width, a reduction of about 1 2-3 yards. “During the past few years the changes in fashion have tended to decrease sales of all kinds of dress goods. Cotton fabrics have suffered proportionately, if not more than other fabrics, because of the wide \‘}."u‘lety of clothing that is made from them. “Extensive advertising has also helped to make other fibers than cot- ton popular with women, especlally when combined with fabric style fore- casts.” RAIN AND COLD GREET OPENING OF FAIR Frederick Exposition Starts With Entry Lists Filled—Will Con- tinue Four Days. Special Dispatch to The Star. FREDERICK, Md.,, October 18.— The sixty-seventh annual Frederick Fair opened this morning for four days despite cold weather and drizzling rain, Officials announced this morning that every department is filled to ca- pacity, thousands of entries being re- celved yesterday from exhibitors throughout the country and other parts of the State. Grandstand attractions started shortly after noon, with four races, three harness and one running, sched- uled for the afternoon. Judges were busy throughout the morning passing on the entries. This ! work will be completed today. Boys' stock and corn judging teams will com- pete tomorrow. Thursday will be the banner day as usual. Gov. Albert C. Ritchle, Sena- tor Millard ¥. Tydings and other State dignitaries will be guests of the association that day and will witness the racing and grandstand attractions during the afternoon. comfortable— —in narrows heel lasts— g —exclusively At The , Seven Furniture Days A sale with such values cannot last indefinite]y._ But the fin_e furniture will la§t.and give you endless satisfaction. Five days left in which to choose it at these underpricings. Hundreds of special values in our Upholstery, Rug and Art Needlework Depts. during the Seven Furniture Days. This $179 Three-Piece Carved Frame Living Room Suite $137 Well designed, comfortable suite in carved frame style with scroll legs. Covered in jacquard velour with reversible spring-filled cushions. Including a daven- port, armchair and wing chair. 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