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EnEE Illustrations Mexican border, Texas coal
THEE lands, ETC., where SIS may make $500. No
stock sale. Write o 35l-AM, AUSTIN,
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-12-11
NO 1O-MINUTE-A-DAY WIFE
Writer In Golfers Doesn't by Any
Means Agree With Inez Mil
holland Boissevain.

Feminism by all means-only that
doesn't commit one to accepting every
statement advanced by Nine. Inez Mil
holland Boissevain. Take her remark
the other day about ten minutes in
every twenty-four hours being enough
for keeping house" Now, ten minutes
may do in a Manhattan apartme'st
house. where babies are against the
law, but who calls running Manhat-
tan apartment housekeeping? In our
town there are no uniformed haN-
boys to fall back on: no speaking tubes
or DUMP "agHsvs or maid service In
cluded" in the lease. One c222ot Save
breakfast brought t0-Gae's bed fer the
asking; some time, somehow. that
breakfast has to be cooked. The house
keeper in our town Is homemaker.
She has mending to do, and stops let
ter writing or preparing club paper
on II. G. Wells to kiss 'hurted place
and make It we'll Mr.. Inez's nippaney
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the arrival OF the young men. The
girks followed them

the arrival OF the young men. The
girks followed them.
Now - I'll play - you - an
other 49, tune - that - made -
up - myself"
The judge Looked at his son with
that apologize tolerance with which
he usually regarded him He vas not
ashamed Of him; but he refused TO
take him seriously. He would not even
punish him. Keep on pract!cing
Sammy. Youn get there some day"
sammy rodoublcd his slow and
mournful efforts, knowing IN his heart
undoubtedly, what it was lie meant to
play. but communicating 70 no one,
either BY the spoken word or any
sound he made upon the strings
IL you're doing that for me- Sam
my" Broadway suggested kindly,
don't oyertaX yourself I'm willing
you should stop 1T any time
We'll" said the good-natured youth
'I-got-to - practice ~ anyhow" and
kept on plunking.
Mrs. Spotswood was annoyed. Sam
my sometimes got upon her nerves
Well go home and practice. Don't
strum at that thing here"
He looked up discontentedly as, with
the others except Jackson, she went
up the porch steps and into the house
He sat lingering the strings half
heartedly for few seconds, while
Broadway watched him earnestly
Then. from the interior, came the
sound Of a piano. This stirred the
youngsters ire.
Say - keep - that piano -
quiet - Will -- you? Gosh - shows -
how - much - you - know about
- music. You can - hear -
piano - any - day. There - amt
- ten - good - banjo - players in
- Connecticut"
You're all right, Sammy" Broad
way told him reassuringly. II don't
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(TO BE CONTINUEDD
Blue EYED Men and Wcmer

Blue eyed beauties are known for
their self-control, coldness, austerity
and precision. They are severe and
suspicious and demand the continu.
Gus homage Of those about them
Moreover, they are domineering and
masterful, and wherever possible Will
be found to rule the roost
Blue eyed men are highly intellec-
tual, morally firm and mathematically
correct in thought, word and all They
are the rulers OF their families, and
the powerful figures in the moral. in
tellectual and industrial world. When
blue eyed maid meets a blue eyed
man Greek meets Greek; then comes
tho tug Cf war
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-12-11
Bob" and "Cob,"

Most people would know what was
meant by the term bob" speaking ~f
money. But would they be able to
say offhand v&at"a COB" is, or was.
in similar connection? 1t was used
in polite circles in the seventeenth
century. for 1t occurs in letter from
the earl OF Essex: $50 my wife cavs
her cob. for which she seemed yevv
thankfur"-printed on the new volume
OF the Camden" series, the editor -,
which gives the information that thu
cob was "a piece OF money. the valus
OF which varied from four shillinsr
to as much as six shillings in l675."-
London Chronicle.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-12-11

ing another speech. He stopped In the
works instead OF going through"
Making another speech"
They opened tho door wide and,
waited on the gentle breeze. there
came to them in Broadway's best and
most effective tones:
why, think OF what I'd be selling!
The thing my grandfather worked for
and hai.t.G W. ~ddlfs =,s.' ny ta.SSS, he
thing my father worked for and hand-
ed down to me; the thing that should
work for and hand down to my chill
dren, and SO on, and so on, and SO on"
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about ten minutes a day doing for
keeping house is a crying injustice to
the best. the most efficient, the most
lovable of all "feminists." 1t isn't even
on a par with the kaiser's three KS"
neptitude-Kirk, Kitchen and Kids.
We should live divided between a very
present fear OF ptomaine poisoning and
recurrent dread OF death by slow
starvation-if ours were a ten-minuts
a-day wife.-Collier's Weekly
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Mister Rankin"
"RanEin," cried Broadway with a
ray of hope Send the gentleman
right In, and tell the lady to wait"
Sam went away with these instruc-
tions.
Mrs Gerard Where did she come
from How did she know Was here?'
said the unhappy youth.
Rankin came In respectfully, cat
footed, grayely beaming. the ideal but
Ter. Mrs Gerard's here, sir
Il know" said Broadway hopelessly
Where did she come from?"
She didn't say. Got TO the hotel
about five minutes ago, and demanded
to be shown to you. | couldn't help
it, sir
What am going to do? We've got
to get her away from here! We've got
to get her out Of town
III get rid Of her some way" Wal
lace offered comfortingly. Go on;
take it on the run"
You bet | will" said Jackson and,
without more ado. grasped his cane
and hat and sprinted for the factory
exit He almost collided at the door
with Josie, who was entering just then
with papers from an outer file
Why, where are you going, Mr.
Jones?"
Any place Where are you going?'
I'm going to dinner"
He grabbed her arm, to her amaze
ment Come on: III go with you
Let's go out this way. love to walk
-er-through the works
All right" said Wallace to the fat
boy as soon as they were out OF sight,
show the lady in"
Shall l go, sir?" inquired Rankin
Stay where YOU are"
Mrs. Gerard came in most hurried
ly. Indeed, her gait was almost that
OF an elderly lady wonderfully well
preserved, who was very, very anxious
about something which she valued
highly and was willing to run hard tc
catch
why, Mrs. Gerard" said Wallace
heartily. What ere you doing here?
All, l know. You're looking for Jack
son Too bad! He's started for the
station He's going to make that elev
en.forty for New York. | think you
can catch him if you hurry"
She had scarcely Strengthened from
the stoop which had been impaired by
her hurry as she entered Now she
much intensified 1t. and without a
word dashed out.
But you'll have to run all the way" I"
cried Wallace after her.
Then he turned hurriedly to Rankin.
Listen, You follow her to the depot
and get her on that train IL you have
to bind and gag her. Don't leave her
until you see her safely landed in New
York. You understand"
Yes, sir"
We'll, go on"
As he turned back from intent OBJ
servation Of the man-servants depar-
ture, the noise OF a new outburst of
cheering reached him from the works,
coming through the door the Judge had
opened as he entered
What again? What are they cheer
ing about now?"
Broadway" said the Judge. is max
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CAApTER XiI.=Cnntlnued.


why it's the biggest cinch in the
world said Wallace. "If this plant
showed the profit they say it did, last
year, I'll bet you that
He was interrupted by the ringing
OF the telephone
"Tl answer It." said he
You want TO 90 everything, don't
you?' said Broadway peeyishly.
1t was the long-distance call for which
Wallace had some time before left or
ders. He gave a hurried, warning
glance at all Of them as soon as he
bad heard tho voice which came TO
nim along the wire.
Hello, guV'lor,' he replied. Hello.
Hello Yes; | called you up.
I'm up here in Connecticut. p.
Oh, no, strictly business. Say, guy-nor,
can get a Ig contract from the
Jones Pepsin people. They re gong
In heavy, l hear. can close this deal
night away What DO you thlnk!
New lwner takes possession
today Taey must be all Tlght /
looked tnem up. Wei, VIII
you let me le my own judgment
about that! think III make a spIen-
oio deal say euF-hoT VIII
you send me I WlTe aulhoIizihg me 10
'len lnls cor tract: lhahkS'
won De BACK uhtll loulor-
fo". 'I"oo contract! =.
Thanks No; ! Won De PACK
until tomorrow. Good-Dy
He hung up the receiver and turned
back to Jackson. That youth looked
az him in somewhat helpless curiosity.
What are you going to do?'
I'm going TO show Pembroke we're
not blufIing. I'm going back tomor,
row, and, as a starter, I'm going to bill
New York till you can't see the city
through the advertisements of Jones
Pepsin Gum"
where's all the money coming
from?" said Jackson obviously. What
are you going to do? Ruin me?"
III draw the contract" Wallace an
swered. III give you a year to pay
for st. You'll be the best advertised
article IN America a month from
now"
But, great Scott, | can't afford TO
take chance like that! don't know
anything about this chewing gum bust
ness"
Say" said Wallace in derision, "will
you give me all you make over a mil
non in the aext two years If ! give
you the advertising free!'
over million? l should say l
VIII!
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SYNOPSIS.

Jackson Jones, nicknamed broadway
hecaus- ~ s,s continual ElorihCation OF
New Iork's great thorOughfare. is anN :
tous 20 get away from his home town 81
Jonesville. Abner JOnef, his uncle, -
very angry because Broadway refuses 10
settle down and take place in the gum
factory ia which be succeeded to MS
fathers interest. Judge Spotswood n
forms Broadway that $50. left HIM oy
his father is at his disposal. Broadway
makes record time in heading FOR ms
favorite street In New York. WIN ms
New York friend Robert Wallace. Broad
gance on the White WAY. Four years
pass and Broadway suddea,y discovers
that he IS not only broke, but heavily IN
debt. He quietly seaNb work Wthout 81 '-
cess Broadway becomes engaged to NJ s.
Gerard. an ancient wlaov. wealthy ana
very giddy. Wallace leans that Broad
way is broke and offers him a position
with his fathers Advertising firm, but II
Broadway's affairs Broadway receives
a telegram Announcing the death or ms
Uncle Abner In Europe. Broadway Is ms
sole heir Peter Per Broke OF the CON
soldated Chewing Cum company offers
Broadway g 100 mo for his gum plant and
Broadway agrees 10 sell wallace taxes
the affair IN hand and insists that nroaa-
way hold of for bigger price and rushes
him "a Jonesville 10 consult Judge spots
wood Broadway finds his boyhood play
mate. Josie Richards. I'm charge or the
plent and falls IN love with her. wallace
Is srritten with fudge epotswood,s daugh-
tee, Clara. Josie points out 70 Broadway
thot by selling the plant 10 the trust he
VII ruin the town built by his ancestors
and throw 7o0 employees ont or WORK.
broadway decides that he VIII not sell
Broadway visits the plant and Josie ex-
plains the business details 10 him. He de-
cidos 20 take hold OF the work At once.
ployes who. In their enthusiasm, carry
him around the plant on their shoulders.
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"Th,s is the Jones house. isn'3 it?~

This is the Jones house. isn's it?-
Yes"
That's Mr. Wallace playing tho
piano isn't it?"
Yes - he's - shown - of. RE
makes-me-ti tired"
win you kindly tel, him there's
gentleman here who'd liae to see him"
"Tell-him yourself I-ainT-soia
in there They --made-a fool--o
-me-once tonight already"
His voice rose ana his mothel
heard him through Lhe open window
SAMMY come here"
He went reluctantly
Haven't YOU got any better man
uers than to so without SAYING GOOD
might, even If YOU are too ilItempere4
to remain all the evening"
My -feelin are--hurt."
lust for this YOU won't get any
money to go to the circus this year.
"Well - if - it - amt - any -
better - than - II - was - last -
year - 80 don't - care a darn
I'm - gettin' - tired - OF - bein' -
bossed around - bet - Edison
- the - inventor - didn't - let -
people boss him around -
when - he was - = boy. I'm -
gon' - to - take - my - banjo -
and - live - In - New - Haven"
Sammy"
The Judge had heard and now joined
his Wife at the window. What's the
matter, mom:"
"Oh, you've spoiled that boy! What
he needs is a good spanking"
The Judge was not impressed. Sam.
my often got on his mothers nerves.
Smiling, he saw the waiting gentle
man in motor car and goggles.
Who's the stranger"
Il don't know"
But with the country woman's good
natured curiosity she left her place BY
the open window and vent out TO the
porch.
Il beg pardon" said the traveller, 81
should like to speak to Mr.. Wallace. If
YOU don't mind telling him.
Wont you come in?"
Thank you; III wait here"
Shall give any name, sir?"
Just say to him that his father "a
here
The Judge and his good wife were ts,.
ken much aback. SO this was tn"
great Wallace, the richest and mos;
powerful advertising man in New York
Cjf no, in, ITr,ft
"Oh, certainly, sir" said Mrs. Spots
wood and vanished within doors
while the Judge advanced genially.
Have ! the honor Of addressing Mr..
Grover Wallacr?"
Il am Grover Wallace"
I'm mighty PLEASED to meet you, sir
My name is SlotsWood-Judge Spots
wood"
Pleased, I'm sure
Your son has told me all about you
You have a very fine boy. Mr.. Wallace
smart as stpel trap. I've taken a
great liking to Aim. Mr.. Jones has
just opened up tie old house tonight
and We all came ever to superior
dinner as he calls it" The judge
smiled tOlerantly "aSrhaps you'd bet
ter come inside"
No; III wait out here"
Hello, gov'nor!" Bob cried heartily
or tried to exclaim heartily; he was
more than little worried as he sprau
through the door, across the porch and
down the steps Well. you have
handed me a surprise!"
His father answered coldly. You've
handed me q surprise, also
why, what's the matter?" Bob
knew perfectly; but it is always best
to let your adversary state his griev.
ance before you try to answer him. He
may forget point or two in his ex.
element.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
.!
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me.
But the piano was annoying Sam. Il
- amt - going - to - stay - and -
hs-eG - to - that - darned - old -
thing. I'm - goin - to -- take my
- banjo - and - 80 - home!"
Broadway with a smile, left him
and went to join his guests within
So did Sammy presently. in answer
to the pangs of hunger, and they all
had a most extraordinary dinner.
Sam was incensed after awhile
That piano once more began to rattle;
no one wished to hear his banjo, the
world was out of joint. lie would not
stay and sanction such mad judgment.
He would take his banjo and so home.
"Gosh!" he muttered. That's - all
- the - thanks - | - get - for -
goin - 10 all - the - trouble -
Of - bringin' my - instrument -
along - and - everything Some -
day - they'll - be - darned - glad
to - hear me - play - when -
- get - it - down good - and -
perfect"
Sammy was at the gate between the
high balled posts when a great. lean
and powerful touring car Slid gently
up before them and came TO a stand
still
Excuse me. young man." said the
linen-coated gentleman, who, upon
close inspection. proved TO be an elder
/ ~. clean-cut New York business man
accustomed to commanding.
| "Well-What-do- -do-you-want? Sam
! was very pceyish
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-12-11
CHAPTER XIII.

II was not until the excitement was
all over at the factory. until the cheer
ing had died down and the whole place
had begun to buzz with industry for
he long afternoon Of happier labor
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-08-11
FIRST OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Dl ENGLISH NEWS BUREAU

London. Aug fi.-(i2.55 y. nj
The new admiralty and war ofiice in
formation bureau established BY tho
British government began work this
morniEg lis first announcement was
as follows:
About two German cavalry divls-
ions are In the nolgh0orhood OF Ton
gren 60 the north of Licge. Three
German army corps siill are opposite
Liege and other German troops are
reported 20 be entrenching aiOng the
line OF the river Aiane.
''The large Oerman force is nov
ing through the Duchy OF Luxem-
burg and its advance troops are now
at the Belgian frontier.
German cavalry patrols have been
reported near Msrchienne, and Ar
Ion. Several individual soldiers be-
longing TO Oermnn patrols have been
captured both In France and Bel
Eium. In al cases they we're report
ed 10 be short OF food for both men
and horses and 10 have made no re-
aistanco.
''The British consul general at
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-08-11
Summaryof Today's War News

In and around Lege the situation was unchanged TO.
day. The Germans held the town itself but the forts still
were fighting strongly The German main army in the
north reported entrenching itself on the 0urthe
While two large divisions of cavalry had got to Tongres
north OF Liege II expected that general advance
was IN preparation and battle imminent in which the
Germans would be confronted by the allied Belgians
French and British.
The French at Meulhausen Alsace met with opposition
after their occupation of that city superior force of
Germans caused them to leave the place and take position
outside where battle fought details of which have
not been made public French reports indefinite but
give the impression of French success.
Mar German spies arrested today in Belgium
and secret wireless apparatus discovered in Ger
man store in Brussels.
Fighting evidently has occurred the Russo-Ger
frontier six carloads of German prisoners were re-
ported to have passed through wilma today their way
to the Russian interior.
Russians have concentrated a considerable army in
Finland thus dsposng of German reports of the land
ing OF German army CORPS there.
Bulgaria apparently is mobilizing all her forces,
she announces TO prevent violation Of her neutrality
The United States diplomatic officials in Europe have
the further task since yesterday Of looking after French
interests in Austria and Austrian interests in France
state of war has been proclaimed in the southern
provinces of Holland.
Russian funds seized in Berlin banks by Germany
amounted to $25000yO00
The German cruisers Goeben and Breslau still at
large in tde Mediterranean according to reports.
Germans are said in Belgian official reports have
lost 2000 killed 10000 wounded and 300 prisoners in
the recent fighting in Belgium.
England is said by the London Times to have between
100000 and 600 900 under without the
AViatOrs are at work constantly the frontiers OF
France and Germany endeav0ng to observe the
traton Of the respective armies.
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Shanghai. China. reports that no
British vessels have been pursued or
moieated
"a report from The Hague. Hol-
land. states that public nery ryousnsss
in that country has been ailaycd since
the publication OF Great Britain's at
titude respe1tins the neutrality OF
The Netherlands.
1T is stated that the Germans lost
5000 killed before IAege out this Is
unconfrmed
n report states that the principal
f.iege forts stili are hOlding although
some of the smaller forts have been
captured by the Germans. The bom-
bsrdment of the Notifications by the
Germans Is proceeding without inter
mission. On one occasion a fort APP
parcntly had been slienced hut when
German Infantry men advanced 10 at
tack u. hail OF bullets was poured
into them SO suddenly and effectively
that they retired with heavy loss.
The German attackers, who are
constantly being reinforced, displayed
great courage.
at IL stated that 1870. 900 men OF
the German army are ensaged IN
the attack of Licgo. Refugees from
that city report the conditions as ter
rible. Many houses have been dam
aged or burned.
''The Austro- Hungarian advance
from Cracow In Austrian Galicia, to-
ward Kieioe in Russian Poland, h
reported TO ne In progress. At tbs
same time the Russian troops are said
To be advancing from Rovnia up the
valley Of the river styr toward Lem
berg, the Gailcian capital
THE Bulgarian government had
demanded a credit OF tio,o0o.o00 Got
mobilization expenses In addition "a
previous credit OF f30. 0.000,O 600 foI
armaments."
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-08-11
CHICAGO MAN EVE WITNESS
or SLAUGHTER AT IIEdsI,

London, Aug. ll-(2.l0 y. mi
John Ciarkson OF Chicago. a railroad
constructor. who left Antwerp on
sunday afternoon and reached here
By way Of Ostend, says the number of
the Belgian wounded Is enormous. All
the hospitals at BRUSSELS, Client and
other cities. he says. are full and fac
tories and converts are being utilized
for the reception Of the wounded.
Mr. Clarkson said he saw n long
train fun OF wounded soldiers un-
loaded at Brussels. The wounded
men were carried through ranks of
soldlers who presented arms ms they
passed while crowds OF people looked
ON in silence.
when the German prisoners we're
brought to Antwerp from the front a
large crowd gathered to see their ar
rival but no attempt was made 20
molest them.
The German soldiers. according to
Mr.. Clarkson. appeared 10 be In good
condition.
The men looked detected. hut their
officers wore proud and defiant air
The banks at Antwerp. said Mr.
Clarkson. we're paying only ten per
cent Of the deposits and refused Ia
honor American paper Very few
Americans were left there. The prices
OF food we're fixed by the military
authorities and any storekeePer
caught oyercharging was arrested.
While erossine the channel the
steamer ON which Mr.. clarkson trav-
eied hugEed the French coast until
near Dunkirk where she shot across
TO Dover Mr.. Ciarkson said he saw
three large battleships and four sub
marines while he was making the
voyage hut there were no signs Of
French OF English troops IN that part
OF Belgium through which he crossed.
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EVACU ATION on MazATLAN
KS FEDII.Al.S CONpfftgTl

ON Board 4. ;. = California, Ma
zatlan. Mexico. Aug. iO.--De,ayod Ga
transmission Preceide I.aredo.--The
evacuation of Mazatian by the fed
e.nl garrison and iis occupation by
the constitutlonalist forces are com
plete tonight
Fifteen federal officers and two
volunteers were executed In the pres
ence OF an the federal prisoners as-
sembled nt the custom house to wit
ness the spectacle. one Of the doom
ed men was given time in which %
compose "a letter 10 his wife
The bodies were LETT all day In the
sun where they fell,
The city Is now nuirt and perfect
order Is being maintained. There
WAS no looting.
American navy SURGEONS on board
tine California turned over the ships
sick bay TO the wounded constitu-
tionalists and lent their professional
services.