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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-18
EPISODE ONE
The Last of the Fighting Chan
ningS.

Down on the beaches, whose gold
broke the lumber and slate mon0tony
Of rock -girt island shores, soft winds
played But here IN the wooded up
lands the air was moyeless against
the brOoding woodland hush the slight
est alien noise attained sharp relief.
One such began as a remote vibra-
ton troubling the stiffness. waxed
apace in volume, became quickly rec
ognZa5le as hoof-beats.
a horse appeared. racing like a mad
thing down a narrow bridle-path little
better than . neglected trail On its
back cross-saddle, sat a young woman.
OF sudden she chose 10 interrupt
hat headloug fight.
Kicking stirrup free, the girl
turned in her saddle and looked back.
Presently, round the nearest bend,
another horse pounded, hard ridden
by young man with a temper.
At sight Of his well-favored young
lace darkened by a sulky frown, the
girl threw back her head and laughed
outright.
why. there you are Rodney" she
cried. where have you been all this
dme?"
Her banter only served to darken
MS scowl. mo fair :" he protested.
drawing rein. "You can't cali that
race! You shot away without word
Of warning :"
why" she said. with gullelessIy
widened eyes. you yourself started
the race ~
Il never"
"Oh. but you did. You knew per-
'ectly well I've put you on an allow
ance of two proposals per day-one
after lunch, one after dinner. So when
you begin tie very FIRST thing after
0reakfast''-her jeweled wriSt-watch
dashed momentarily In the sunlight
well, before noon. anyway-yOu as
good as invite me 90 rln away from
sou as fast as ever can"
He refused to te trihed with. He
was very young-almost as young as
she-and took love seriously.
''Patria 60
She mimicked provokingIy his tone:
1Rodney?"
You're only playing with me. It
Il isn't worthy of you. Pat. Surely
you must know whether you love me
Dr. not
Il declare I don't" she replied,
race more seriously
You don't know your own mindP
In the eyes of the law I'm a minor
and can't know my own mind. That's
why | must have a guardian TO man
age my affairs"
Nonsense. You'll be twenty-one to-
morrow"
But the law is the law. even when
is an ass. How can know my own
hind about you when the law says /
can't? Really. Mr. Wrenn, she teased.
you must be reasonable. Wait till
tomorrow"
''Y0u mean he lnterposed eagerly.
you'll give me my answer them
''Who knows? If you can't be pa
dent tin I'm OF hge-a woman grown
IN have TO refer you to Peter Rip
ley. You might wire him-something
Ike this: Your ward, Patria Chan
aing doesn't know her own mind.
Please advise Immediately, at my ex-
pense.'
HIS ul-humor broke down complete
". "Patria. you witch - he cried. try
ng TO capture her hand.
But she was prepared for that. and
too quick for him. touch Of her
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-18
GREED MET PROPER REBUKE
Incident on Street Car Case Of
Righteous Retribution and Some
Embarrassment.

The day was stormy and the car
carried only q limited number of pas
sengers. The Woman Who Saw spicd
4 shining coin glistening on the floor.
just in front of fashionably dressed
woman who might have posed for q
"Dally Hint From Paris, 50 fault
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-18

accents; Pardon me. sir. that belongs
to me. just dropped IT,"
With a courteous bow the gentleman
replied: Permit me TO restore your
property. madam" and he placed in
the immaculate gloved hand, now
eagerly extended a shining tobacco
tag.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-18

An American Port. July 12.-Ofi-
cials Of Holland firms. which have yes
sells loaded with grain and foodstuffs
waiting to sail, asserted consignees in
Holland had been forced into bank
ruptcy and many people were starving.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-18

Boston. July 12.-Fred c. Harper,
lawyer OF Lynchburg Va, was elected
grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks. and At
lantic City was unanimously named as
the next convention city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-18
Franc. Restricts lmportstions.

Paris. July IA government order,
signed by the ministers of finance and
commerce. was issued prohibiting the
Importation of merchandise into
France, except in certain specified
cases
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-18
Now What Is It7

GirlIshneSs, we read, is to be the
keynote of the coming fashions. Good
we shall now have ia opportunity 10
learn what is the keynote Of girlish-
ness.-AIilwaukee Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-18

no such touches of rude veracity as
that of PepyS' sister, for whom a hIs-
band must be found at once as "she
grows old and ugly" or that of poor
Mr.. Pechell. whose red nose makes
me ashamed to be seen with him.
though otherwise a good-natured man."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-18

Chicago, July IA worlds record
for beef prices was broken when T. I.
Gunderson, a cattleman OF Centralia,
Mo. sold 40 head to a packing COM.
pauy az the stockyards for $14 hun,
dred.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-18

Evelyn. the great diarist and cour-
tier. is blind TO many things which
his readers would gladly have had him
notice and record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-18

the Cliff walk? I do want to
know you. better, Captain Parr-but
we're already in danger of being late
for lunch
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-18

heel and n lifted rein whlrled Kitch-
ener round in his tracks. In twink
ing lac was dancing half dozen feet
away.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-18
THE CAST.

MRS. VERNON CASTLE as
Patris Charming.
MILTON STILLS as Donald Parr.
WARNER GLAND as Baron
liuroki.
. DOROTHY GREEN as Fanny
Adair.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-18

Mexico. Declares his life mysterious
ly threatened. Is worried about Pa
tria Charming. who, On tomorrow,
takes over sole ownership of Chan
ming, Inc"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20
AIR UP 10000 FEET COLD
Even In Hottest Weather Aviator May
Be In Arctic Regions After Fiisht
Of Ten Minutes.

Aviators experience many different
degrees OF temperature In their flights.
On the hottest day In um,ner n flying
man may be In the arctic regions In
ten minutes by mounting to a height
OF 10000 feet. Just rs the climber may
pass through all the shades Of temper.
ature by climbing Killma.Njaro. that
giant peak which rises above the snow.
line from the equator. He commences
with the tropical jungle and ends
amid eternal snow.
The fact Is TINT the temperature In
invariably low at 10000 feet and over,
whether at the tropics or the poles,
and 1t Is quite likely to be lowered at,
the equator. Airmen we'll know the in.
tense cold Of those upper regions. and
they need the rlg.out Of a Shackleton
II they would mount to 10000 feet
above the earth's surface. In fact,
there ID little variation Of temperature
In these upper reaches Of the ut.
mosphcre. It II much the same In sum.
mer as winter. except for the differ.
ence which a high wind makes.
Even IN the depth Of a hot summer
the airmen will encounter 40 degrees
Of frost at 10000 feet, and at twice
that altitude 100 degrees Of frost-the
temperature Of the South pole--is not
unusual.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20

ut is n formal welcome from the
English stage to the French company
that has come v er to play at the new
French theater." she told him. "Sir
Edward and l are to receive them.
You will come, will you not? I am
the hostess Of the evening""
"Then / am not likely to refuse, am
II" he asked, smiling. "Shall l come
to the theaterw
"Come straight to the reception ut
the Whitehall rooms" she begged. "Sir
Edward is calling for me, and Graillot
will go down with us. Later, If you
care to, you can drive me home"
Don't you think" he suggested.
that it would be rather Il good oppor-
tunity to announce III engagement? ?"
"Not tonight" she pleaded. "You
know, I cannot seem to believe it my
self except when I am with you and
we are alone. 1t seems too wonderful
after all these years. Do you know,
John. that I nm nearly thirty?"
He laughed.
How pathetic! All the more rea.
son, / should say, why we should. let
people know about it as soon as DOS.
sible."
There is no particular hurry" she
said. a little n%ervOusly. "Let me get
used to 1t myself. l don't think YOU
will have to wait long. Everything
have been used to doing and think.
ing Gems to be crumbling up around
me. Last night l even hated my work,
or at least part OF It,"
His eyes lit up with genuine pleas.
ure.
II can't tell you how glad I am to
hear you say that" he declared. II
don't hate your work-I've got over
that. l don't think I am narrow about
1t. l admire Gralllot, and his play 1.
wonderful. But I think. and I always
shall think, that the denouement In
That third net Is abominablcw
She nodded understandlngly.
Il am beginning to realize how you
must feel" she confessed. 1--WE won't
talk about It any more now. Drive
me to the theater, will your l want
to be there early tonight, Just to get
everything ready for changing after
| ward"
Co BE CONTINUED,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20

even to the most wonderful audience
hands with many hundreds Of people
at that hateful reception. ! think I
want nothing else In the world but
you"
She lay. for q moment. passive In
his arms. He sm0othed her hair and
kissed her tenderly. Then he led her
back to her place upon the couch.
Her emotional mood. while It fattered
him In q sense. did nothing to quiet
the little demons of unrest that pulled.
every now and then. at his heart.
strings.
"What is this receptioni" he asked.
She made q little grimace.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20

She began to laugh and stopped alb
ruptly. the tears streaming from her
eyes. The prince leaned forward. He
took her hands In his. but she drew
them away.
"You are too late. Eugene" she
said. Il almost loved you. I was al
most yours to do whatever you liked
with. But somehow. somewhere, not
w~ithstanding all your worldly knowl.
edge and mine. We missed 1t. We do
not know the truth about life. you and
lat least you do not, and I did not"
He rose very slowly to his feet.
There was no visible change In his
face ave q slight whitening Of the
cheeks.
"And the sequel to thlsi" he asked.
II have promised to marry John
~Strangewey." she told him.
THAT" he replied, 'is impossible /!
I have a prior claim"
The light Of battle famed suddenly
In her eyes. Her nervousness had
SVhCs oAiC "uc u ctAOu6 WOiluus ANSV
to face with him now. taller than he,
seeming, indeed, to tower owe him In
the splendor Of her anger. She was
like u lioness threatened with the loss
Of the one dear thing.
assert 1t. then." she cried defiant
~. do what you will. Go to him
this minute, If You have courage
enough, II 1t seems to you we'll. Claim.
indccdl Right! I have the one right
every woman in the world possesses
to give herself. body and soul. to the
man she loves! That Is the only claim
and the only right I recognize. and I
am giving myself to him, when he
wants me. forever"
She stopped suddenly. Neither Of
them had heard a discreet knock ut
the door. AlIne had entered with the
tea. There was a moment of silence.
"Put 1t down here by my side,
Allne," her mistress ordered. "and
show the prince Of Seyre out"
Aline held the door open. For a
single moment the prince hesitated.
Then he picked up his hat and bowed.
Perhaps" he said, "this may not
be the last word"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20
First Pension Fund,

In this country the first pension
fund wns established by the city Of
New York for policemen. Since then
many states and cities have enacted
retirement legislation, the number Of
retirement funds has increased to
over 400, and many thousands Of pub
lie employees have been covered By
retirement provisions. Although the
expansion Of the movement has beer
rapid. 1t has by no means reached it,
limit. Az yet q number Of states and
cities have not adopted any retirement
legislation; the 800 pension funds for
police and firemen do not include all
employees Of these two groups; the
100 teachers pension funds cover only
about half Of the teachers, and the re.
manning funds. approximately 40,
cover only a small fraction Of ali other
classes Of federal. state and municipal
employees.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20
CHAPTER XVIII.

Back ngain to his rooms, and, later
on, once more to Louise's little house
In Kenslngton; a few minutes MASTER
full pleading, and then success. Louise
wrapped herself up and descended to
the street by his side.
For an hour or more John drove
steadily westward, scarcely speaking
more thnn a chance word. It was twi.
light when he brought the car to q
standstill. Louise raised her veil and
looked up.
"Welll" sho asked inquiringly.
He pushed back the throttle on
his steering wheel and stopped the en.
ginc. Then he turned toward her.
II have something to say to you" he
said. II have brought you here that
I may shy It In my own way and In my
own atmosphere"
"This 10 like youl" Louise muir.
INJURED. "You had to bring me out to
u hilltop, on the dreariest hour Of q
wet March afternoon, to tell mo
what"
First Of oil" John began, II will an
swer q question which you have asked
me three times since VIC started out
this afternoon. You wanted to know
how I found out that you were not 60
Ing to ten with the prince. Well, here
IL the truth: I asked the prince to
change the day Of your visit to him."
Her fine, silky eyebrows came o little
| closer together.
"You asked him that," abe REPEATED.
John nodded.
"An0 he consentedr'
" will explain" John continued. 1T
wns q most unfortunate circumstance,
but Ia the club, utter lunch, the subject
Of spending the afternoon came up.
Tho prince spoke Of an engagement.
He was tied at home. he said, from
four to nix. : Some Of tho men began
TO chat him. and suggested that he
was entertaining some lady friend, his
latest favorltc--woll, I dare say you
- tmasias IN test" John bscks e..
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20
Tho Nautljus.

The nautilus Is a lat spirni shell.
four to six inches In diameter which In
the adult shell Inns two and one.holf
coils. It Ii gracefully turned and deli.
cately built, pearly within and porceia.
inecus without. The original specimens
before they have been cleaned and pol
ished, have cross-bands marking thel,
exterior Of a reddish.brown color, On
posite the opening Of the shell, the
coll bears a large patch Of black, ana
there ID also a narrow band Of blact
lining the edge Of the opening.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20
$50 for an Ear Of Corn
CORN CONTEST

$50 for the largest and most perfect ar Of com. ses
Tor the next. SIC ior the next, IS for the next, $3.50,
each TOR the next so and 100 premiums Of $ 90
mating ear. Corn must be nicely wrapped to keep
Kernels intact. cotton batting or cloth preterauls.
Print name and address on package. plain direct to
k!!in7sburyTrading Co., Como Contest Dept. .canas.ota,
paid at onee-objeet to ge.toge,her the lare est dispay
Of seed corn In u s.. This will stimulate the growing
Of corn and DO eenehcialto the country. In addition
70 tho regular premium we will give $50 in gold to
look for big ears-give name OF corn In separate letter.
list Of winners sent with each remittance WANTED
10 buy 10, 900 bushels butternuts.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20

the affirmative. There was u loud VOL
ley Of chat. You listened without con-
tradiction to many references concern
Ing the lady and the afternoons en-
gagement."
The prince nodded slightly. His face
remained quite expressiOnless.
"As q matter Of fact" John conclud.
ed. II have discovered by the purest
accident that Miss Maurel Is to be your
guest this afternoon at Seyre House"
The prince inclined his head gently.
He remained m~onOsyllabic.
"Well3"
John fr0wned heavily.
Cant you see," he went on bluntly,
that II any one Of those men who
were present. and heard what was said
about your guest, found out afterward
that It al Miss Maurel who came to
see you-well. I need not 60 on. need
I? I am sure you understand. The
things which were limited at could not
possibly apply to her. Would you
mind sending q note to Miss Maurel
and asking her to have tea with you
some other afternoon"
"And why the deuce should l do
that| the prince asked, a trifle paler,
but entirely self-possessed.
'To oblige me-" John replied.
The prince wiped his eyeglass care
fully upon his handkerchief.
"Mr. Strangewey. you are a very
amiable young man." he said equally,
ito whom / have tried to show some
kindness for Miss Maurel's sake. !
really do not see, however-pardon my
putting 1t piainly-what business this
Is of yours"
1T Is my business" John declared,
because / have asked Miss Maurel to
be my wife, and because l am hoping
that some day, before very long. she
will consent"
The prince sat quite still In his chair.
his eyes fixed upon a certain spot In
the carpet. He had not even the ap-
pearance Of being engaged In thought.
He seemed only STEPPED In a sort of
passiylty. Finally, with II sigh, he rose
to his feet.
my young friend" he decided, "your
statement alters the situation. I did
not credit you with matrimonial inten-
lions. I must see what can be done -
His lips relaxed ever sc sllghtly--so
slightly that they showed only a
glimpse Of his teeth In one straight,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20

hard line. He looked Mt John mildly,
and his words seemed destitute Of ali
offense; yet John felt the l~ightnings
were playing around them.
y" shall write a note to Miss Maui
rel" the prince promised, as he made
his way toward the writing table. land
ask her to visit me upon some other
afternoon"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20
XIX.

John came back to town from his
Cumberland home. telling himself that
all had gone as well as he had expect
ed. He had done his duty. He had
told Stephen his news. and they had
parted friends. Yet all the time he
was conscious Of an undercurrent of
d%tsconcerting thoughts.
Louise met him at the station, and
he fancied that her expression, too,
although she welcomed him gaily
enough, was u little anxious.
"Well?' she asked, us she took his
arm and led him to where her lImou-
sine was waiting. "INhat did that ter
rible brother Of yours sayY"
John made a little grimace.
1T might have been worse" he de.
clared. stephen wasn't pleased, of
course. He hates women like poison,
and he always will. That is because
he will insist upon dwelling upon Ger.
tain unhappy incidents Of our family
history"
Il shall never forget the morning
he came to call on me-" Louise sighed.
HE threatened all sorts Of terrible
things If l did not give you up"
"Why didn't you tell me about IT."
John asked.
II thought 1t might worry you" she
replied. "and 1t couldn't do any good.
He believed he was doing his duty.
John, you are sure about yourself,
aren't you"
He was a little startled by the earn.
estness Of her words. She seemed
pale and fragile, her eyes larger and
deeper than usual. and her mouth
tremulous. She was like a child with
the shadow Of some fear hanging over
her. He laughed and held her tightly
to him.
Her lips sought his and chung to
them. A queer little wave of passion
seemed TO have seized her. Half cry.
Ing, half laughing, she pressed her
fuce against his. II do not want to
act tonight. I do not want to play,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20
A Social evelen.

The vegetable wngon II Q great lev.
eler and we notice when II comes
around IN the morning and tho ndIEh.
Dor women meet at Il TINT th0as
whose husbands make $500 q year
chit very pleasantly with those whose
husbands make only 500 3 uoUtAv-
Columbus TO- JousseS
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20

hive offered me a great deal In life,
but never your name. I do not UNDER
stand this sudden change"
Louise" he declared, III I do not
tell you the truth now, you will prob
ably guess It. Besides, this Is the N
time In their lives when n man md
woman should speak nothing but the
truth. 1t IL for fear Of losing you--
tint 10 why" II
Her scIf.control suddenly gave way.
She throw herself back In her chalr.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20
HEAL ITCHING SKINS
With cutieura Soap and Ointment
They Heal When Others Fall.

Nothing better, quicker, safer, sweet.
or TOR skin troubles Of young and old
that Itch, burn, crust, scale, torture
q d~isfgure. Once used always used
because these s~uper.crearny emollients'
Tend to prevent little skin troubles be.
coming serious, II used daily.
Free sample each by mall with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. I.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20

1t must not be thought that Of the
bapnna plant the fruit alone IL enten,
for In tropical countries the pitt, Of
tho stem, the top Of the floral spike,
and also the young shoots are used
a. food. Tho fbers Of the leaves are
used Tor thread. cloth nd ropes,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20

!ay Up tHc HUISes SZ.U0 a BUENe
u druggists or delivered. Book l NJ free.
ABSORBING, JR., for mankind-an
antiseptic Imminent for bruises, cuts, wounds,
strains, painful, swollen veins or glands. Ii
heals and soothcs. $500 a bottle At drug
gists or postpaid. Will tell you more il you
write. Made in the U. S. A. by
W.F.YoUHa, {. D.F.. 40 sspsN ). Springfield. Mass.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20
Woman Wants
Like the Drafted Men.

A number OF volunteer soldiers were
waiting to be "shot" when one Of them
remarked: I'm a way this compulsory
vaccination makes us conscripts."
"HOw sO?" he was asked.
I'VE r forced to bare arms, aren't
weT he replied.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20
Some Reason,

Probably Delilah's hair was getting
thin and she became enraged Mt Sam
son because he refused to name the
brand Of hair tonic he used.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20
Appropriate.

"Just look how those old maids are
almost dragging that young drummer
into their hotel"
"Yes-it's what might be called tha
Haul Of the Ancients.'"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20
Natural Affinity,

Manager--Do you want this role?
Actor--Is there any dough" In 1t?
American.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20

Reduces Bursal EnIargements,
Thickened. Swollen Tissues.
Curbs, Filled Tendons, Sore.
ness from Bruises or Strains;
stops SPAWN Lameness, allays pain.
Does not blister, remove the hair or
yaN an Shn bo,. - m tz,.1.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20

COVETED BY ALL
but possessed by few-a beautiful
head Of hair. II yours is streaked with
gray. or Is harsh and stiff, you can re-
store 1t to its former beauty and lus.
ter BY using La Creole" Hair Dress.
ing. Price $1!OO.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-20
A Russian Proverb.
COVETED BY ALL

With God go over the sea without
him, not over the threshold.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

ID e { ! a e d y distinctive and
beautiful are these de luxe new
Suits and Costumes. Not mere
vagarics and tentative designs,
but authoritative Paris models.
approved by the most fashion
able women. Forecasting the
principal new tendencies in the
Barrel effect and straight line
models