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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-09-19

Mr.. Genesis in the morning. Mean
while William and Miss Pratt went
on, leaving Jane to her own diversion.
The pale end Of sunset was framed
in the dining room windows, and Mr..
and Mrs. Baxter and the rehabilitated
Jane were at the table when William
made his belated return from the aft
ernoon's excursion. Seating himself,
he waived his mothers references to
the rain, his clothes and probable colds,
and after one laden glance at Jane he
fell into state of trance.
Everybody in town seemed to be on
the streets this evening as l walked
home" Mr.. Baxter remarked, address
ing his wife. II suppose there's some
thing in the clean air after rain that
brings 'em out. l noticed one thing,
though. Maybe it's the way they dress
nowadays, but you certainly don't see
as many pretty girls on the streets as
there used to be"
William looked up absently. Il used
to think that too," he said, with
dreamy condescension, when l was
younger"
Mr. Baxter stared.
"Well, I'll be darnedw he said.
"When you were younger" Mr. Bax-
ter repeated, with considerable irrita-
ton. "How old do you think you areY'
I'm going on eighteen" said Will
liam firmly. Il know plenty Of cases
cases where He paused, relaps-
ing into lethargy.
"What's the matter with him?" Mr..
Baxter inquired heatedly Of his wife.
William again came to life. II was
saying that persons age Is different
according to circumstances" he ex-
planned. You take Genesis father.
We'll, he was married when he was
sixteen. Then there was a case over
in Iowa that lots of people know about
and nobody thinks anything Of. A
young man over there in Iowa that's
seventeen years old began shaving
when he was thirteen and shaved ev-
cry day for four years, and now
He was interrupted by his father.
And now, l suppose, he's got whisk-
ers"' he burst forth. There's an am
bition for you! My soul!'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-09-19

stood before them with feet Of clay. In
deed, pedestaled upon the curbstone.
"Who Il that curious child?" said
Miss Pratt, stopping.
William shuddered.
"Was she calling your" Miss Pratt
asked incredulously.
willie, l told you you better take
an umbereller," said Jane, "instead Of
papa's cane" And she added triumph
antly, "Now you seer
you 60 homer he commanded
hoarsely.
Miss Pratt uttered 4 little scream Of
surprise and recognition. Its your
little sister!" she exclaimed, and then,
reverting to her favorite playfulness Of
enunciation, "'Oor tickle sissa!' she
added gayly, as a translation. Jane
misunderstood 1t. She thought Miss
Pratt meant "our little sister"
"Go homer said William.
"No'ty, no'tyy' said Miss Pratt, shak-
ing her head. me 'fraid oo's a no'ty,
noty ickle dirl! All datie!'
me carry Flopit for you," she said.
Giving forth another gentle scream.
Miss Pratt hoped prettily backward
from James extended hands. "Oo-oov
she cried chidingly. Mustn't touch!
P'eshus Flopit al -water-wash
clean. Ickle dirty all muddy, Massey!
Ickle dirty must doe home, Diet all soap
water-wash clean like nice tickle sissa.
Evabody will love 'oor ickle sissa den,"
she concluded. turning to william.
Tell 'oor ickle sissa mus doe home
det soap-water wash"
Jane stared at Miss Pratt with fixed
solemnity during the delivery of these
admonitions, and it was to be seen
that they made an impression upon
her. Her mouth slowly opened, but
she spake not. An extraordinary idea
had Just begun to make itself at home
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-09-19
CHAPTER XII.
James Theory.
p I was Jane who took up the tale


She had been listening with grow
ing excitement, her eyes fixed
piercingly upon William. Hes
got beard!' she cried, abiding not
to her brother, but to the tabled Iowan.
Il heard Willie tell ole Mr.. Genesis
about it."
1T seems to lie heavily on your
mind" Mr.. Baxter said to William.
II suppose you feel that in the face
Of such an example your life between
the ages Of thirteen and seventeen has
been virtually thrown away"
William had again relapsed, but he
reused himself feebly. "Sir?' he said.
"What is the matter with him" Mr.
Baxter demanded. "Half the time
lately he seems to be alternating and
only responds by slight twitching
when poked with a stick. The other
half of the time he either behaves like
| don't know what or talks about
children growing whiskers in Iowa.
Hasn't that girl left town YETI"
William left the table. Mrs. Baxter
looked distressed. As for Mr.. Baxter,
he felt little remorse undoubtedly,
but he was also puzzled. He referred
to his mystification a little later as he
sat with his evening paper in the
library.
II don't know what l said to that
tetchy boy to hurt him." he began In
an apologize tone. II don't see that
that there was anything too rough for
him to stand in little sarcasm"
II think he's married." said Jane.
"What!'' And her parents united
their hilarity.
II do think he's married." Jane in
sisted, unmoved. II think he's mar
ried with that Miss Pratt"
WELL" said her father, he does
seem upset. and it may be that her
visit and the idea Of whiskers, coming
so close together, Is more than mere
coincidence. but hardly think Willie
ID married, Jane"
well, them" she returned thought
fully, "he's almost married. know
that much. anyway"
what makes you think so?''
well, because. kind Of thought he
must be married. or anyways somep'n,
wnen he talked to Mr.. Genesis this
mornin'. He said he knew how some
people got married In Pennsylvania
an India, an he said they were only
seven or eight years old He said 30,
an I heard him. An he said there
were eleven people married that wers
only seventeen, an this boy In Iowa
got a full beard an got married too.
An he said Mr.. Genesis was only six
teen when he was married. He talked
all about gettin' married when you're
seventeen years old, an he said how
people thought 1t was the best thing
could happen. So just know he's a.
most married"
"You haven't any other reason. have
you, Jane?" the mother asked.
"Yes'm," said Jane promptly. AN
it's q more reason than any! Miss
Pratt calls you mamma AZ II you
were her mamma. She does It when
ahe talks to Willie"
"Jane!''
"Yes'm; l heard her. An Willie said,
I don't know what you'll think about
mother He said, 4 don't know what
you'll think about mother to Miss
Pratt"
Mrs. Baxter looked little startled,
and her husband frowned.
"Yes," went on Jane. IAN when they
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PREPARING for 4 ela DOG.

4 nouveau richie who was noted for
his misuse Of the kings English 70
quoted by an exchange AZ dilating on
the cost Of the kennels for his new
country place In these words: ITS
Just throwing money into the dre. We
haven't an animal on the place worth
e.; but the way those architects are
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anyone would think that they expected
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-09-19

stood before them with feet Of clay, in
deed, pedestaled upon the curbstone.
"Who Il that curious childT' said
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-09-19
Why Ammonia Cleans Clothes.

Ammonia, the great spot remover of
the American people, is really gas
dissolved in water. 1t belongs to the
alkali family, and on account Of its
mineral origin is the foe Of all oils
and grease. which explains the easy
way 1t disposes Of spots that soap and
water cannot affect. Bath ammonia
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-09-19
Has a High Opinion Vi Chamberlain's
TAh1ofS

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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-09-19
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-29
Buying Is Light
Although Higher
Prices Expected

NEW YORK. May - apprehension
or belief ,ha, goods are TO he scarce and
higher In consequence of war conditions
accounts in a very large par, Tor many
OF the operations reported in dliieren,
quarters oi the dry goods markets at
first hand, Neither lohher, nor rc.
nilcr, believe ,ha, current Distributing
conditions warrant optimism nor large
purchases int future consumption They
express the opinion that the current
quiet Is not normal, even for war times
and they eNpec, to do a much more aC
tive business in the near iutwc a, the
same time they do not circ to buy good,
ior the rise At this moment. while will.
ng % rourrdc that the prices they will
ultimately pay may be very much
higher.
Those who are predicting ,catrit,
oi merchandise NJ a staple character
are not counting ~ much upon the IN
tutc course ut retail distribution As they
are upon the demand, for government
and war needs combined with a short
age vt labor aud contraction ol pro.
duc,ion That the threatened lahor
shortage il meuaC,ng !, preached hl
every manufactured writing to his
agents here
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-29
Good News for
Fat Folks!
IF You Want to Reduce Ten to
Sixty Pounds Easily and
Quickly, Read This.

Most fat people would like to enjoy
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A, last home lreltmeu, has been
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A very easy requirement oi this
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This treatment often shows a notice.
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Consistent use should greatly improve
TIE general health, overcome sluggish
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normal Beauiiiy figure. add 20 vi.
tAli'y and efficiency, become genuinely
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nay be obtained a, the drug store II
h certainly a happy feeling to have
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-29
Educator Predicts
Solution of Menace

NEW YORK, May 29-Prof, Michael
!. Pupin Of Columbia university, presi-
dent OF the New York academy OF SCI
enoes at the centennial meeting OF the
society predicted the German subma-
rine menace would he solved effective
" and that the American public soon
would realize tho value OF the men OF
science in meeting the ruthless under
sea warfare"
Recalling that Germany had widely
advertised TO the world tina, the subma
rine was her last trump card PROBES.
sor Pupin said the inventive genius OF
the Yankee" which had given 10 the
world the submarine, the telegraph, the
telephone, the flying machine and the
rapid fire gun, soon would demon
,,tate to a waiting world that the samt
genus would nulliiy and obyla,e the
submarine"
"The Germans" assetted Professor
Pupin. should have known that III,
same inventive genius tha, gave then
the submarine weapon would ais,
knock it out Of their hand. They did
not know II owing to their utter lacI
OF subtle psychological discrimination
but they will know !, very soon"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-29
BLACKWELL Gets
new ELKS' HERD
100 Join Lodge, Assisted by
1000 Visitors,

BLACKWELL, Okla, May pr
(SpeciaD-One thousand visiting Eks
were entertained today in honor OF the
installation Of new local lodge At this
place
A parade in the afternoon, featured
by a number If stunts" appropriate 10
the work OF attaching the an,lerS to
so large a herd" was followed by the
official ceremonies, conducted under
the direction OF member. Of the Nowa,a
lodge.
The new Blackwell lodge has more
than 100 members. .,
Heavy rains prevented many from
attending who had expected 10 come
from neighboring cities by automobiles,
but delegations were here from num-
her Of Oklahoma and Kansas cities.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-29

Confederate Officers and soldiers, side
by SIDE
President Wilson has been invited BY
the Grand Army OF The Republic to
deliver the oratlon " the day n Ar
lngton Other speakers of national
prominence also will be heard In the
Maine section of the cemetery a Spe
cial program OF exercises will he
carried ont under the auspices OF the
Army and Navy union Here the
speakers will include DR. Carlos Man
ucl de Cespedc', the Cuban minister in
Washington, and Representative "
Frank James of Michigan.
Catholics Plan Demonstration.
Another impressive feature Of the
Memorial DAY Observance ~ Washing
ton is to he a devotion to God and
country demonstration. which is IN
tended TO give public expression to th'
patriotic spirit OF the Catholics ~ m,
United States Leaders IN public az
fairs are to he speakers, and nearl'
every Catholic society in the east WI
De represented
Cardinal Gibbons is much interested
in thu, demonstration, and It is eS.
pected that the three American oardi-
nal, and a large number OF Catholic
archbi,hopS, bishops and clergy from
and the Rt Rev Thomas Shahan
rector OF the Catholic University OF
America. will celebrate the mass. The
sermon IN the church will he preached
by bishop Charles Warren Currier
The military mass will he followed
in the afternoon hy outdoor exercise
at The Union station plaza The hour
will he fixed to suit the convenience oI
prcsdeu, Wilson. who has accepted Al
iuyilslun to attend the exercises Th'
oration NJ the dav will he delivered BY
former Gov Martin II. Glynn Of New
York Patriotic songs will be rendere,
by chorus ~ 1000 voices, recruited
from the Catholic societies and school
~ Washington and vicinity
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-29
Possible to Beat
Kaiser This Year,
Russky Believes

PErRoGRAD, May D-.Niehclas V.
Rusky, who arrived here yesterday
after relinqui,hins the command of the
Russian army On the northern front,
spoke hopefully Of the improvement, IN
the morale Of the troops on ,ha, trout
lie said ,hs, ,her, was no ira,erniiiny
with the enemy and no deficiency in the
shell supply, bu, thu, owing to local
conditions an oiiensiy. on a lars, scale
was impossible.
II the improvement continues and m.
Russian armies fulfill their duty toward
their own country and their allies, Gen.
cral Ru,,ky believes the Germans car
be beaten hy autumn and iotced 10 az
ccpt the allie. peace terms.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-29
Married Men
To Be EXEMPT
On First Call
But Husbands Must Register
No Wholesale Industrial
Exemptions Planned,

WASHINGTON, May 2o-All mar
ried men will he exempt on the first
draft, They must register however, and
be subject to service when more men
are needed
No Wholesale Exemptions.
There will be no wholesale industrial
exemptions hy specified classes or occu-
pationS While many details oi the op.
Grafton oi the system by which 10000
men between the age, Of n and II out
OF the nearly 100000 men who regis.
ter June ) will he picked for the army
are still 10 be formulated. tho two points
mentioned above have been settled They
are embodied IN tentative list oi rules
prepared Nv the distinguished commit
tee Of civilians called together by Pres
ident Wilson aud working pn the ex-
emp,lon features with the proves, mar
Shal general The conference with the
higher and responsible officials, i, was
learned today. has resulted IN approval
OF the two major points
Other Decisions TO Local Boards.
The two questions oi exemption oi
men with dependent, aud those needed
IN industrial work at home have proved
the most difficult To work ou, IN a way
TO secure anything like cven.handed
| justice in operation The difficulty, i,
- stated, " determining whether or no,
a married man was actually needed 20
support his family at home wa, the con
Sidctatlon that finally determined the
officials to exempt all married men
As 20 the men with other dependent
relatives, such a. an aged mother OF
father the decision will he up 10 the 10
cal county or city board with final ia
e'sion, IN case OF appeal resting with
disuic, federal board Appeal iror
the dS,rlc, board may in turn be mad,
TO ptcs,dcr, Wilson
No Exemptions BY Class
| The question oi industrial exemption,
officials stated was found to- h, eyer
more difficult II has been agreed anon,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-29

than ever before From the Atlantic
b 10 the Pacific the nations heroes will
.s6s honored by loyal and loving pco-
SbI- From the time the sun rises over
Hhe hills OF Maine until It SINKS TO
rest beyond the mountains OF Laliior-
MIA the vast extent OF the land Will
echo with the bugle call, the rattle OF
drums and the firing oi Salute'. The
youth Of the naticn will get their best
ksson in patriotism when they lay A
wreath OF flowers on the stone that
marks a soldiers grave
Preparations at Washington.
Elaborate preparations have been
completed for the Observance in the
national capital Business will he Su'.
pended Tor the day, not only 10y the
departments Of the government. but
also throughout the city People OF al
olaSes will unite m pcrpcuallug IN,
memory oi the heroic dead. who II
countless thousand, sleep peacefully m
all over the country will participate
Delegations representing the Knight,
Of Columbus and other Catholic or.
ganization' are ALREADY on their way
from many cities OF the cast south
and middle west The gathering i,
expected to he one Of the largest OF it,
kind ever held in the United States,
The celebration will be opened to-
morrow morning with a military mass
in ST AloySiuS church, which will hc
attended Nv Leaders among the Calbu.
Hes in the United States, both ecclcs
astical and secular The highest OF,
flcials oi the government al.s viii Al.
tend Cardinal Gibbons Is to- preside
the national cemeteries OF the Distrlc'
OF Columbia
As in previous years the official OBJ
servance oi the day will centcr IN m,
exercises to be held in the Arlington
national cemctcrv the beautiful hura
ground across the Potomac. whcr,
sleep more than 2nOO0 Of the country
dead, Federal officers and soldiers an,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-29
Hennessey to Have
Large New Garage

HENNESSEY. Okla May %
Especial Material for the construc
ton Of a garage at the corner OF two
principal business streets on the prop
rrty OF 7 ?. Munich arrived here today
The structure which will be fifty fee,
wide and 80 fee, long will be built
of brick with seli.suppor,ing roof
The building contract will not he lei
until all materials are on the ground
!, will be occupied by local automo-
bile firm.