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The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-08-28
Wear Special EyeoIasees,

Small eyeglasses, fitting closely, and
With fesh-colored nose pieces. are
made for actors needing them but
who, in Difference to the parts they
play, do not wish to wear the usual
sized lenses.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-08-28
Good Aduiee

Willie-Papa, Fido was just hit by
q taxi.
Papa-All right, Willie; telephone
for a taxidermist.-The Pathfinder.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-08-28

And in that mt Denis Hewitt
knew he loved Mary, and FASTENED to
her bedside.
He seemed to wait an eternity out
side the door of the room. He did not
see the nurse who watched him curl
ously, and he scarcely saw Mr.. and
Mrs. Lidiard as they came out of the
room.
Then he entered, his gaze riyeted
OF tie thin, white face framed in a
mass of golden hair,
Mary" he said huskily, "ot,
Maryl"
Then he stumbled forward and
knelt at the bedside. holding her frail
hand and gazing beseechingly into her
eyes.
I'm glad you've come, Denis she
said.
Il wanted to see you so much"
Then that halfwistful, half.puz1led
expression came into her eyes rs she
gazej at him, and he WINGED.
Still holding her hand, he rose to
his feet, and as he did so his gaze
fell On the table alongside The bed.
On it lay some letters, unopened, and
n of them was his.
His eyes suddenly lit up with JOY,
and he turned to Mary with such q
TRANSPORTED face hat she watched
with wonder.
My Mary he exclaimed passion
ately, seating himself beside her and
putting his arms around her shoul.
q MY W dear love!"
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-08-28

Played Cards Only on Holidays.
Playing cards, when first introduced
nto England. were looked upon purely
rs q holiday pastime.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
LoneLost Mine Found.

The long-lost Cinnabar mine in Ne
vada has been found after search
lasting more than thirty years. The
discovery was made some weeks ago
by George Keough while searching for
strayed stock. seven miles from Nina.
The discovery was kept secret un-
til claims were staked and assays
made Of the ore. showing 1t to run
high in quicksilver.
Following the announcement of the
finding Of the mine rush was start
ed for the district In which 1t is
located.
Hawthorne, after finding the Gin
nabar deposit. became confused and
lost his way on the desert. He wan
dered about for several days and final
ly landed at New Boston, formerly
thriving camp, but now extinct.
He conducted expedition after expe-
dition in search of the deposit, but his
efforts were fruitless. He described
the location, stating that two petrified
trees stood near the mound.
The stone trees are to be noticed
today as described by the old pros
pector. who dies 13 years ago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08

Alternately "kids," on Trip to Wssh-
lngton, Said to Have Induced
Paper Man to Go to Church.

The two Alternately kids, who came
through Indianapolis ON motorcycles
on their way to New York, made a
newspaper man go to church, though
they probably did not know 1t.
The NJ M. had the boys as guests at
his house while they were in town.
The first night when 1t came time to
go to bed the boys handed him sur
prise when they both said their pray
ers. Sunday morning the beys init
mated that they always went to
church. When one OF them naively
asked the host: do you go to
church," he said that he did, though
he admitted inwardly that he had
been neglecting the church going Of
late.
We'll. let's go to church," said Tenn
pie, who Is nine years old.
Would you like to go with me or
would you boys just as soon go with
the boy across the street," asked the
newspaper man. cycling the porch
swing which swayed gently In the
breeze.
Wed rather go with you," said
Louis, the elder. And they all went.
The newspaper man admitted after
ward that he had not attended church
for SIX acknowledgements News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
TIRED OF HIS PEEvIsnaEss
Millionaire Gently Reminded That He
Was Not Alone In Quest Of
the Missing Link.

A western millionaire OF the newly
rich" variety recently came to New
York and one of his first extravagant
purchases was pair of diamond
crusted cuff-Iinks. for which he paid
$3.50.
But the pride of possession lasted
only two days, for one Of the links
became lost. High and low the mil
lionaire hunted for 1t, turning the
whole hotel upside down in the
search, but 1t was not recovered But
he would not give up the search.
One evening week later. while CIV
ing dinner party to few friends
and business associates, he recounted
the circumstances of his loss and con-
cluded by saying:
"Confound 1t; / don't understand it.
Here I've spent whole week hunt
ing for that there missing link, and
still. by crackey. can't find it,"
"Oh, cheer up" advised one of the
men who was bored by the recital.
Charles Darwin spent whole life
time in the same quest. but he wasn't
half as peevish as you are!"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08

we were married, our companionship
would be 80 perfect that we would
neither of US need to say a single
word. We'd Just think and then nod
our heads at each other. No friction.
no argument, no rows and no max
ing up again"
1T would be a peaceful existence"
said Aunt Jane.
1T would be the very next thing to
the silent tomb--if it lasted; but ia
get right down to brass tacks, 1t sell
dom does last" said Mrs. Merrfwid,
Spirits that are too kindred for any
use before marriage soon meet like
strangers, afterwards, and you can't
tell beforehand what form of disagree
ment you have to depend on to while
away the dragging hours. It's as I'M
portant for married people to disagree
upon the right things as 1t is for them
to agree properly. You paste that in
side your best hat, dearie. The great
thing is to learn to tolerate and ever
enjoy the stupidity, childishness.
weakness, narrowness and blindness
of your mate. and prefer them to the
wisdom, liberality and insight Of any
body else on earth. That makes the
happy marriage. auntie.'
We'll, I suppose you think you
know, but in my opinion you are to-
tally and willfully mistaken" said
Aunt Jane.
Copyright. 1913. by W. G. Chapman.)
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
HOW TO TREAT PlMPLES AND
BLACKHEkOS

For pimples and blackheads the fol.
lowing is a most effective and eco
nomical treatment: Gently smear the
affected parts with Cuticura Oint.
ment. on the end Of the finger, but
do not rub. Wash OF the Cuticura
Ointment in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water and continue
bathing for some minutes. This treat
ment is best on rising and retiring.
At other times use Cuticura Soap
freely for the toilet and bath, to as
sist in preventing Inflammation, irri-
tation and clogging of the pores, the
common cause of pimples. blackheads,
redness and roughness, yellow, oily,
notify and other unwholesome condi-
tons of the skin.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston. ADV.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08

obsolete conventions that have mar
rowed and cramped her for countless
ages?"
IF you are aliuding to-er-to cor
sets, I,must say that consider them
both proper and necessary" Aunt Jane
answered. flight lacing is one thing,
and an adequate support that gives
trimness to the figure and discourages
the indecorous habit of lounging is an
other"
DO you think O woman should
smoke If she wants tor asked Mrs.
Merriwid.
There you 80 again!" said Aunt
Jane.
Il feel sure you DON'T" declared her
niece. "As matter Of fact, you dis
agree with me-"
Perhaps not so much as that Gig
arctic did, Aunt Jane retorted.
1T was my first attempt" said Mrs.
Merriwid. 1.-THE next time I shall
not find It so unpleasant, and after
that shall begin to derive enjoyment
from the practice. You'll see."
Il won't" said Aunt Jane emphat-
ically. 1.-THE next time it happens,
shall pack my trunk and go back to
Keokuk on the first train. There are
some things, Melissa, that will not
countenance even In you"
"A good many things" said Mrs.
Merriwid, pouting. you certainly
don't approve of much that do or
much that think. You don't like my
new shoes"
THE heels are positively absurd
Aunt Jane declared.
you don't like my Easter lily gown
or what ! said to Hilda when she
burned the chops this morning"
do you think. yourself, you were
justified In what you said?"
Il think those chops would have JUS
titled anything" said Mrs. Merriwid.
II ought to havQ thrown them at her.
] suppose you don't approve of
that"
\ decidedly DO not" said Aunt
JaEe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
Another Case.

Edmond, R. L-"I write to tell you
how much good your medicine has done
me and to let other women know that.
there is help for them. / suffered with
bearing down pains, headache, was ir-
regular and felt blue and depressed all
the time. l took Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and commenced to
gain in q short time and / am well wo-
man today. I am on my feet from early
morning until late at night running .
boarding house and do all my own work.
] hope that many suffering women win
try your medicine. 1t makes happier
wives and mothers. Mrs. ANNA HAM,
BEN. Edmond, Rhode Island.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
How to stop Pen LeakIno.

That reminds me of the story of
the advertisement which said that for
the small sum of rs cents. anyone
could receive the information on how
to keep fountain pen from dripping
ink" said City Attorney Daniel w.
Hoan in illustrating point.
"A young man whose pen bothered
the life out of him, sent quarter for
the desired information. The reply
was:
1" Don't put any ink In it'"-Mil-
waukee Wisconsin.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08

For four entire hours had the lady
remained In the shop. She had Wis.
tied every department and worried
the majority of the statesmen without
spending penny.
Toward the close of the afternoon
one of the statesmen, feeling somewhat
exasperated, ventured to make a mild
protest
Madam" he asked sweetly. ARE
you shopping here?"
The lady looked surprised. but not
by any means annoyed.
Certainly" she replied. But what
else should be doing?"
For a moment the salesman hest
tated, then blurted out:
well, madam. l thought perhaps
you might be taking an inventory"
Then the lady melted away among
the shadows by the door.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
Why She Was TImId.

They stood upon the crest of the
mountain and gazed off through the
purple distances.
Honey plum" he whispered, bend
ing closer. give me kiss-just one?'
mo, Harold" she answered timid-
ly. Some one will hear me. There
may be other ears around"
Other ears? Why should you
think SO, fairest fower?"
"Oh. because have SO often heard
of mountain ears. l thought perhaps
there might be some around and"
But just then there was mighty
crash.
A mountain goat had heard the aw.
full pun and jumped over the cliff.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
Takina Il ou, of CLIENTS.

A well known Milwaukee attorney
had just returned from a northern
Wisconsin city where he tried case.
His partner was just closing minor
legal affair as the attorney entered
the office.
There had been a long night ride
to Milwaukee and the attorney was
greatly exercised over the poor rail-
road accommodations on the train.
We'll, Just cleaned this little mat
ter up today" said the partner.
How long did it take your"
About two hours. What shall we
charge our client?"
. these railroads, anyway.
Charge him 81 900"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
MELISSA INcLlNEs TO occAs-
SIGNAL AGREEMENT.

Mrs. Merriwid pushed up the right
sleeve Of her loose dressing robe and
licked the bioeps Of her beautifully
rounded arm after the most approved
method. frowning as. she did 80.
Shockingiy fabby!" she remarked
to her maternal maiden aunt Jane.
"Wretched form! I'll have to buy q
nice little gym suit and take some
daily exercises"
Cant you take exercises without
buying suit for TT" asked, Aunt
Jane, who had an idea of economy.
Certain kinds. perhaps," replied
Mrs. Merrfwid, that 10. Of course, II
you're not English; but you see. dear
ie. want to learn to walk on my
hands. and even In the privacy OF my
own room-ahem!"
Aunt Jane made sounds expressive
Of annoyance.
Really" Mrs Merriwid, declared.
I'm not fooling. Don't you think
II ! were able to do 1t gracefully It
would be a nice way to enter a
roomf"
You mean disgracefully, think"
said Aunt Jane. mo, / don't think 1t
would be nice way at ALL"
You would disapprove Of somer-
saults rapidly and neatly executed,
also, presumer
my dear Melissa" said Aunt Jane,
"if you wish me to leave the room,
say SO plainly, but don't talk that
way. It's not ladylke and It's not
modest"
Mrs. Merriwid puckered her lips and
emitted low, melodious whistle.
We'll, it's quite evident you don't ap-
prove" she remarked. "We'H have to
leave the subject of athletics. then,
suppose. But please tell me, dear
auntie. that you believe in a woman
having a certain degree of freedom.
You don't consider. do you, that she
should be tied and trammelled by the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
True Business instinct.

Topham's was the smartest empor
ium for miles around. You had to be
the last word in go" before a situa.
ton was obtained in that establish.
ment. Keen business men filled every
post.
One afternoon when trade was in
full swing an unfortunate customer
fell down the first floor stairs.
"Help!" he groaned in agony. 81 do
believe I've broken my leg!"
A shopwalker Immediately flew to
his side.
Broken your leg, sir?" he inquired,
alphabetically. And then. in sharp,
clear tones: Cork legs! Third coun-
ter to the right, sir! Forward, Miss
Davis!"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08

"And when I told Hilda to tell ME-
Jesse that wasn't at home, YOU
thought / was an absolute falsifier
You don't love me, that's what's thu
matter" Mrs. Merriwid took clear
pocket handkerchief from her bureau
drawer. shook 1t out Of its folds and
applied 1t to her eyes. At the same
time her shoulders became violently
agitated.
Now. Melissa, my dear!" remon-
strated Aunt Jane.
Mrs. Merriwid gurgied.
You know that isn't true, Melis.
sa- You know that do love you"
Mrs. Merriwid dropped her pocket
handkerchief and jumping up. clasped
her relative In close embrace and
waitzed her to the end OF the room
and back Then she let her 60 and
began to laugh.
We'll. I'm surei" said Aunt Jane.
setting her hair straight.
you darling! How refreshing you
are!" cried Mrs. Merriwid. You're
shade in the desert and claret lemon.
ade to the parched throat You're the
best ever. And / had such a sickly
session with Mr.. Jesse last night.
Auntie. dear, do you suppose there's
anything more awful in the world
than kindred spirit?"
II hardly understand you, my DEAR"
replied Aunt Jane.
"Mr Jesse opines that he and I are
kindred spirits" explained Mrs. Merri-
wild. HE bases his opinion on his
assurance that he has the same tastes,
IDEAS and convictions that l have. He
looks at everything in the same way.
He would sympathize with me perfect
ly II wanted to walk into room on
my hands. He would walk ON his
hands by my side II he had chance
--or throw somersaults-or fits. He
wouldn't disapprove of my smoking.
He'd lend me his pipe like the gen.
tleman in Mr.. Wells books. He has
my ideas on politics and my ideas Of
religion and high-heeled shoes, and II
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
Not Too Hot.

The kindly district nurse had sent
to Mary's cheerless home fuel and
food and clothing. Several days later
she visited the house to find Mary
and the family warm. comfortable and
happy.
You're such a good woman" said
the little mother earnestly. And I've
been praying to the dear Lord every
night that he will bless you. and when
you die send you to nice. warm
place."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
No Wonder He Wa. Angry.

The previously accepted lover was
Infatuated when one evening he called
on the only girl" and was informed
by her that their engagement was at
an end.
IF you insist, Grace Cheever, on
breaking OF our engagement, l will
publish in the Oakdale Times the let
tiers you have written me-"
"As you please she replied, indif-
ferently, toying with her bracelet.
There is nothing about those letters
I need be ashamed of-except the adj
dress. "-Lippincott's.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
Compliment.

THE English are heavy-handed
race" said suffragette in the smok-
ing room of the Colony club
She lighted fresh cigarette and
slipped her coffee
The English are heavy-handed"
she repeated. II went to hear Mrs
Pankhurst lecture in Woodstock on
my last visit to England, and do you
know how the jolly old farmer chair
man introduced her? Well, this is
what he said, intending it for COM
pliment, mind you:
Ladies and gentlemen, you have
heard of Mr.. Gladstone, the grand old
man. Let me now introduce to you
the grand old woman
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
Brutei

my husband is one of the most
stubborn men in the world"
HE can't be any more stubborn
than mine"
"Oh. yes, I'm sure he must be. Yes
terday / had an engagement to meet
him at three o'clock"
"Yes?"
well. it was nearly 4:3o when
got there, and he won't admit yet that
the rest he got while he was waiting
did him good"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
Poor John.

John" said Mrs. Newlywed. I've
got to have some money and some
new clothes and some new shoes and
hat and new coat"
"Gracious!" replied John, you don't
have to have all that. do your"
We'll, l really do, but I'll compro-
mise on the money"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
Consistent Dentist.

The Dentist-You have very good
teeth, madam. How have you pre-
served them SO well?
The Victim In the Chair-Ugh!
Il say. what do you use on your
teeth?"
ugh, Ugh!"
when we're they last filled?"
UGH"
1T doesn't hurt you. does it?"
ugh! Ughl"
Madam. IL you don't keep your
mouth shut. Ill never be able 70 nv
this TOOTH"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
Something to Remember.

Now is the time to pitch in and
achieve, now. now!" said Norman
Hapgood in an eloquent political adj
dress in New York.
Remember, my friends" said Mr..
Hapgood, "the present is the future
from which you hoped SO much"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
DOME Reach rhat Ear.

Bacon-The United States makes
enough paper money each year to
reach twice around the world.
Egbert-That's queer. Very little
of breaches me.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
Do They Eat Them?

Yeast-I see exports of American
horses are increasing, Last year the
value of our horsefesh sent to for
eign countries was nearly $5,000,OOO
Crimsonbeak-Mercy! What eaters
those foreigners are, to be sure!
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
Blue and
DISCOURAGED
Mrs. Hamilton Tells How She
Finally Found Health in
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg.
etable Compound.
Warren. Ind. LII was bothered ter I
ribly with female weakness. had pains

and was nor regular
my head ached all
the time, l had bear
ing down pains and
my back hurt me the
biggest part of tho
time, / was dizzy
and had weak feel
ings when I would
stoop over, II hurt
me to walk any dis
lance and I felt blue
and discouraged.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08

II began taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and am now in
good health. If it had not been for
that medicine / would have been In my
grave long time ago. Mrs. ARTrE E.
HAMILTON, RID. No. G. Warren, Ind.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
No. SIx-SlxTY-SIx

This Is prescription prepared es-
pecially for Malaria or chiiis and
Fever. Five or six doses will break
any case, and If taken then as q tonic
the fever will not return. 25c.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
Perhapa They Do.

Mr.. Flatbush-This paper says that
in Italy 100000 persons find employ.
ment in rearing silkworms.
Mrs. Fiatbush--Well, l hope to gra-
cious they bring them up properly!
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
So Ear.

BILL hear he is preparing for one
Of those trips to the north or south
pole.
Jill-How far has he got?
Bill-Oh. he's written all the press
agent stuff!
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08

Mrs. Justwed--I think. dear, you
really ought to get your life insured.
Hubby-You don't mean that you
are going to do the cooking.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
Their styIe.

"The gems OF literature are in this
library"
7 see most of them are uncut
gems"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
Ronehead.

Mollie-What we're you and that
fellow arguing about?
Chollie-The size of my head.
Mollie-Oh, that was the bone of
contention, was it?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
Let's II Shine.

Baker-Puffer doesn't believe in
hiding his light under a bushel
Hamilton-I should say he doesn't.
He puts it in front of a reflector.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08

Cheap people are always looking for
something cheaper than themselves.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08

The worst cases, no matter of how long
standing. are cured by the wonderful. old re-
Relieves pain and heals at the same time
25c, SOC, 500.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
His Mind on Insects.

She Clearing her father coming)-
Ely!
He "a bit moony)-Where? I'll
swat it!
She-No, no! mean fee!
He-Oh! Where did it nip you?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
Don't Poison BABY.

HEAS Ago almost mother thought her child
Iao,, assg and F FEw Props TOO MANY
have been killed or whose health has been ruined life
prohibited from selling either the
to anybody without labelling them The definition
Is: medicine toich relieves poison
on doses produces upor commissions
smell containing opium
Of Cordial" Soothing permit any
medicine to be given children
Of what it is composed. CAETORIA DOES NOT ~
CONTAIN NARCOTICS, II 1t bears the signature ~
of Chas. 81. Fletcher. IN mn
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
Real rhIno

Let's have a corking good time"
mo, let's have an uncorking one"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08
Never Auain.

Going to get out here and stretch
your legs?" asked one passenger of
another.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-08

What place is it?' asked his COM
panion.
Chicago
mo. had one stretched here once"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-24
Men 8 suits.

Suits for men and young men, great big excellent collection in all sizes from 33 to A and in every sort of fancy weave and color of the season, suits worth $12.5O $15 and $18-in the Mill End Wind-up, not more than two to customer, at $8.75
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-24
Mens Furnishings.

NEGIdGE AND striped. some with LUCENT SHIRTS, neglge patterns, Mill price 59c- UNDERWEAR, MESH md balbriggan. good summer styles regular 5oc Mil End price 8ec- 35c
 
 zits blue an regular T6c Mil End price 5se45c 41.5o, AllI End price 79c and S1.l5-- 69e and 95o