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The evening world., 1917-05-14
By Joseph A. Altsheler



,nieo-cOrnoied. Mingled with them
woro the short, swarthy and rnuscu-
lar Canadians In white uniforms with
black facings. Somo Indians prowled
about. They had taken no part In the
battle, but had como up after II To
ind lplunder.
Our way lay across tho breastworls.
\ vast cloud OF smoke was hanging
over the fortress and drifting ABOUT
tho forests. As we mounted tho
works heard cries which made mo
shudder.
'They aro bringing In tho
wounded" said the othcor. I'VE shall
attend TO them as II they were our
own" ..- --. ..y
Near projection stood a group
whose dress indicated that they were
officers. The ono nearest tho edge
was Il middle-aged man, swart and
small. ltls coat was tnrown on, AMI
he was gazing with earnestness at tho
battlefield. / had never seen him be-
fore, but 1 knew from the respectful
manner OF the Others that | was In
the presence OF the great commander,
the Marquis do Montcalm
We did not disturb him, but pros
emily no turned his attention TO us.
This Is tho prisoner NJ. 10 Mar
quiH," said my escort.
kindly. that they found you sooth-
ing the dying moments OF one OF your
fellow officers, and that you refused
TO retreat and leave him"
1 flushed nt his praise, for in reality
j had been scarce conscious or what
! was doing. Ho looked AZ me very
keenly and then added;
"lou are not Engllsh2"
NO" 1 said stirly, but / am as
a L. A HlsuHaWa
"Ahl" no said. THAT Is a point on
which you two viii yet go 10 war
with each other. II France loses this
war, one OF you will avenge her on
the other"
Meantime" | said, "wo have much
occupation In making France lose"
The truth! the full truth from an
enemy ho exclaimed, then went on;
II sent for you that YOU might holp
10 bury the body OF your friend. You
alone are able 10 identify him, and
perhaps II might be a consolation for
you 10 assist In this last service to u
brave man. Deylzac hero has charge
OF a buryinE party. and YOU may ac-
company hlm IL you pledge your
honor ~ make no attempt 10 escape
until you return 10 the fortress
L accepted bis onfer gladly and
thanked MIN.
to bowed and returned 70 hlB
scrutiny OF the battlefield and con-
tiguous ground. Then went out
with Devizac and a dozen French sol
diers 10 help bury the dead.
Tho sun was setting already. and
the darkening skies were casting SOM
bre tints over the battlefield, from
which strange and awful cries arose,
Tn ground was sprinkled with red
and green clothed bodies as far az |
couh see. Many lay quite still;
others writhed about, and from them
came tho agoniZed cries. Presently
We found the major.
lie was lying on little slope with
his dead face turned up 10 tho sky.
It's expression was entirely peaceful
After all, do not know that I had
any riEht 20 lament his fate. lie had
been the servant OF war, and tho mas
ter had not claimed tho forfeit from
the servant until he had attained full
ne'3 OF years. There WerO many
lying there who mad heard tho sounds
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OF hattie for the first and last tune
alike that day. We buried MN Wheru
" "A%fterward % we returned to the fort.
Thcn I lay down ana sonsnt res..
Uut the battle was fought over aBaln
in my dlstempered pralh, Mn ., ~
upht of dawn was beginning y" ny
near before I fell asleep.
when awoks DeviEac was near me.
"oo up on the breastwork there,
he Eald, pointing. Some ono Wants
obeyed without question. and,
,,,oiltinR the way he indicated, saw a
tall. straight figure which 1 remem-
"M' do st. MaurY', 1 said.
lie turned and looked at me In a
kindly manner. He was IN ms prlii,
liant uniform of colonel, the same that
I had seen him wear In New YORK,
but IL was now spatttered and torn.
Lieut.. ChaTtoria," ho said, Onerihg
his hand, II am sorry TO see you
here"
BETTER 70 be here than lying out
there" I said, pointing to the held
before the aDatls.
I'VE meet again sooner than I had
expected" he said. but we will make
YOU as comfortable with MS as we can
had the honor OF taking breakfast
with tho marquis. tho seigneuT. dc
Lewis. BouKainville and other distin-
g1iished officers. After tho breakfast
/ asked the seiRneur about his daugh-
ter. Mile. Louise.
''She Is at Quebec" he said, keep
ing my house there ready for me
when | return. II will please her 20
hear that you were uninjured In the
battle"
The seigneur departed the next day
for service on the Western frontier OF
New York. and l saw no more OF him
for the present. Later l was trans
ferred FROM fort 20 fort and camp 20
camp until tho winter was far ad %
vanced. Once or twice 1 thought /
would be exchanged along with others
but tho matter always fell through.
My treatment continued good. 1 had
nought TO complain OF on that score.
but / longed 70 be with my own p0o-
pie again. DeylEac, OF whom I saw
much. always stood my friend, and
when winter had reached its climax
he came 20 me and announced In his
gay fashion that we would soon take
temporary rest from trials and
travels.
What do YOU mean2' / asked.
"Nhy, that you are TO DO sent as a
. ItlNNAtl ~ N3hNuoI anu NuhI l. since
I am going there on other duties.
have been detailed TO take you with
me. You are TO be kept in very strict
confinement In Quebec" said Devizac.
in a chnning tone, and you can't
guess the name OF your future jailer."
IL give IL up" / said.
why, II Is none other than the
Selgneur Raymond de ST. Maur," he
replied. 1T has been arranged be-
H.l nj H.. A.
beware OF the Mile. Louise. France
HAS other conquests 70 boast OF than
those OF war"
lIo spoke in a tone half Jest, half
earnest | had confided 10 him some
time before that ! knew the ssigneurs
daughter, ami told of her visit 10 New
York
We prepared the next day for the
Journey 20 Quebec, travelling in a
sledge over the frozen snow.
.,.. (To BE Continued)
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IHU IIVHN yV'NNf ""
foundation sleeve cuffs, the shaped
band on tho tunlc and the straps AZ
tho belt are on tho crosswise, which,
with the plain white hoInstltohcd col
lar and deep cuffs, achieve an unusu
ally attractive. effect, The skirt is OF
main white voiie laid In plAits at tho
,,ont and back. A cording or piping
Of white " used TO EMPHASIZE all the
important lines Of tho froek, , ihe
hocN view shows a pretty trimming
Of white srosErain ribbon on uu''
bluo or green Georgette crepe OF IN
destructible volle dress. Tho sash
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CHAPTER XII.
(Continued)

ltontinuedl
- rs story that will be told
within an hour" said Cul-
verhouse as our army formed
for the assault, "and the last
word will be said inside the
walls of Ticonderoga."
but the artillery has not arrived !"
| said
TT ~ not a mater OF consequence, +"
said Culverhouse. Tho bayonet will
do the work"
And do not forget the Highland
ers'' said Major Mclean. 'They
mean 10 go into the fortress flrst.
The forest now resounded with stir
rms; sounds, and red coat and veIlou,
epaulet blazed against tho back
ground OF woodland green The
mountains returned the echoes OF
trumpet and fife, while the steady
rat-a-tat, rat-a-tat OF the drums. ag
persistent as the buzzlng of flies,
surred the spirit OF every ono who
hal warllke blood I'm his veins.
Ihe regiments were in line now.
and moving forward into more omen
ground | was glad 10 see that tho
Highlanders were next TO us, we
would try TO beat these famous
troops into the fortress, and N We
succeeded II would bring much glory
TO the colonial forces.
As we approached the open the fire
OF the skirmlshers grew hotter. They
were stinging us like bees. Not lei,
feet from me one OF the men received
a bullet in his brain, and with a little
gasp fell over dead. Whether | fell
fear 1 cannot say, for every nerve
was throbbing with excitement. But
| did know that l felt an intense de.
sire to rush forward, beat the enemy y
down, grasp the victory, and have the
whole thing over at once. Some of
our men We're white I'm the face, as n
all the blood had retreated to the
| heart, while others were red, as II al
the blood had left the heart and gone
TO the face, But there WaE nC
| flnching, whatever they may hayc
felt, / noticed that with pleasure ano
pride. our lines were fully as stancb
and steady as those OF the killed and
| bare-iegged Highianders. Splendid
men were they, but no moro robus
than our own tough and endurlnl
Americans.
We camo Into the open, and IA
away on either side OF us ran the line
Of the army, columns deep, a magnifl
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WArER DRINKING IN MORN.
N Use Sour Milk
and Avoid w aste

IN ONT throw away small guam
- Titles OF left over" milk.
90 Even turned" milk Is good
for something. In fact, every drop OF
milk In the bottle can be utilized. II
poured into n bowl and kept in a
moderately warm place II will thlcken
moro quickly.
Physicians recommend sour milk as
diet, and many people consider II
an excellent meal n borVcd wi TN
baked or boiled (in Jacket potatoes.
in this case tho milk should be cooled
in tho refrigerator before serving.
When milk IL thick II can be poured
into q bag or cloth and allowed 20
drain thoroughly. 1t can then be
made Into balls and served as cream
cheese or mixed with the cream OFF
the milk and eiAen as soft pot cheese.
+. In either form 1t Is a good hot
weather, dish.
Beat sour milk very briskly with
egg beater and you have a delicious
buttermilk. which Is the idoal summer
drink.
Sour, milk serves as an ingredient
'ip many recipes, from which tho FOL l.
lowing have been selected:
49, liked BROWN BREAD.
Two and half cups graham flour
one cup flour, one teaspoon soda, half
teaspoon salt and two heaplng table
IpOons sugar. Sft above ingredients
',twice and add two cups sour milk and
bake in loaf form In moderate oven
: about forty minutes
STEAMED BROWN BREAD.
Mix together one cupful each Of In-
. dian meal, rye meal and graham flour
One-third cup sugar, II teaspoon salt
aud one teaspoon soda. MIX well and
/, add u cup molassSs Sa.1 two CPS sour
d milk. Put into creased tin cans with
tight-fitung covers, set In pan Of hot
water and keep this constantly boiling
during the baking which will take
about two hours Brown In oven.
sTRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE.
Sitt together twice two cups flour
half teaspoonful salt, half teaspoon
ful soda, two teaspoonfuls sugar and
a dash of nutmeg. Work In thor
oughly cupshorteningand
gradually add three-q quarter cup souI
d milk. Roll out 10 fit pan and about
! thrso-quarter inoh thick. Bake Il
hot oven fifteen minutes. Split and
butter. Sweeten strawberries tC
taste and either arrange on layers
with whipped cream or crush some
Of the berries and pour the Juice over
the top OF the cake.
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SECOND SET-Dun,b- Bell Exercise No. 4.

portion of the body
w taken that the other parts should
- conformation of the body will allow,
have 10 learn this until
and SO supple that they exercise almost of the body
ITSELF Frequent rests between the
ce the exercises must be looked
with dread Any feeling other than exhilaration
practice that either OVERRIDING
condition do them Lack sufficient
heavy meals trembling
ever be taken within least two hours after
Todays body bending
bending OF tile knees Stand with
Lower body at waist line and bring the left
inches at the time touch the floor front
Of the left foot shown the starting position
bringing the leg the right leg and
exercise
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1T Ia not worth while, lad, II Is not
worth while. I've a French bullet I'm
my chest, and my last campaign Ia
over. No, lad. will not 20 Into T1-
conderoga to-day, nor tomorrow
eitherl oh, TO be beaten thus by an
enemy whom we despised. and my
brave Highland laddies slaughtered,
tool"
dragged him back somo distance.
and as l laid him down 1 heard him
murmur:
Perhaps it's as we'll for me. IT'S a
soldier's death for an old man, and /
have lived by the sword"
When some French soldiers came
from the breastwork u little later,
they found me weeplng-for I was
only boy then-over the dead body
Of Major Mclean.
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4 Soldier of Manhattan

cent, cleaning multitude, flashing
under the bright sun with all the
colors OF the rainbow. Ahead OF uB
was field covered with fallen trees,
looking as II a hurricane had swept
over IL, and on the far side OF the
open, running along the crest OF the
ridge, was a breastwork, or abatis.
the white uniforms OF the French lin
ing IL In a triple row. Beyond that
ridge lay Tfconderoga, but the breast
work must be taken first.
The skirmishers OF the enemy had
been driven In and their firo ceased.
For a moment O silence possessed the
field, which was already sprinkled
with bodies. Then there was a flash
OF light along the entire front OF the
army. It was the sun glancing over
the bayonets as the men raised them,
for we were to carry the abatis with
a bayonet charge.
"The bayonet is the British soldiers s
weapon" said Major Mclean con-
teRtedly, as he looked at the splendid
spectacle. Nothing in tho world can
stand against the Briton and his
bayonet. This may not be Malpla-
quet or Families, but II will be a day
20 remember"
The army drew IN It's breath and
began TO advance again with meas
uith hNbpf buOubn Nll buN Aho Nuhtl diia
were eager to rush forward at once.
AS We advanced noticed the puffs
of smoke and fire, and ] would won
der, In n vague sort OF way,
whether the bullet would find a Vic-
tim. And, In truth. many took the
live that they were sent TO find. We
we're leaving behind us a trail OF the
hurt and the dead. and felt the
sweat wet upon my face.
A long, piercing. wailing shrek,
like the cry OF n panther at night,
rose suddenly from tho rear line OF
tho Highlanders. II was the music Of
the bagpipes, which l had once heard
Culverhouse say was alone Bufficient
TO frtghten all the Frenoh back Into
tho farthest wilds OF Canada. Then
came a great burst OF music from the
bands, the drums boat the charge, and
we broke into run upon the breast
work
We raised n mighty shout as we
sprang forward. I was waving my
sword furlously at intervals. and then
pointing with II I'm the direction OF
the wooden wall MY heart was beat
Ing heavily, and millions OF black
specks danced before my eyes.
The dropping fire OF the skirInishers
ceased, and then the silence Of a few
moments was broken by a succession
of heavy crashes which seemed 70 roll
from left 70 right. The twelve pound.
ers and the eighteen FOUNDERS were
talking now, and they spoke the last
words he ever heard In many n mans
ear. But we swept on toward the
fortress, shouting and cheering each
other. We were foot 10 foot With the
Highlanders, and off To our left the
red lines of the English and the New
EnElanders we're bearing forward In
a vast. converging mass upon Tlcon-
deroga.
"a hot fire, n very hot flre!
shouted Major Mclean in my ear
but the hotter II is the greater the
glory for U.S."
fIe seemed 20 say more. but tht
roar OF the cannon was now too 6Tsd
for mo 10 hear his words. and as W,
approached tho breastwork a new
and terrific din was added. II wa
the rattle OF the small arms. as steadl
as the rush OF torrent, and sharpe
and fiercer than the deep boom o
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BEST NOVELS PUsLlsHEp
ON THIS PAGE COMPLETE
EVERY TWO WgEkA

SYNOPSIS or PRECgDTvo cuAprEl

SYNOPSIS or PRECEDING CHAPTERS.
Lieut. EdNArd Charters Of the American fofces
IN tie army Of King George III. Is thrown into
contact with Milo. Louise de st. Maur Wien she
comes 10 New York with her father. Tho seigneur
dc 81 Maur bas been sent from Canada to nego-
'iate Tie exchange q pr-oners. France then being
al war with England. Finally father and daush.
ter depart. and the English forces move toa ard
oanadA. Near Lahs George. Charters and Cu-
'cfh",~o 90 scouting with zcbsdes Crane. an
Ainer'Nn lad. They are surrounded by Indians,
uw British detachment comes 10 their aid
neonderoEa,
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l am anxious 20
get n blue tRneta
dress, but really
don't know what
style eco mes
me. II is for aft
ernoon wear right
now. without a
coat. l am forty
years old. 8 feet ,
inches tall, and
weigh i15 pounds.
MRS. r. H.
Either taneta Or
chiffon sleeves. blue
silk tassels; wh'tn
organdy collar.
wire II In bnrl,.
raffeta @ verctl
buttons trimming
back OF waist
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DooCftPttOfts
THBsE days Of
IL beautiful spring
are days that
the poets laud and
women meet with
resignation, but not
always enthusiasm.
House cleaning,
moving 10 tho coun-
try and making
clothes for the hot
weather, though es-
sentinl things to bo
done. are not pleas
ant to contemplate
In tho faco OF 80
many war activities,
TO which many OF us
would like TO give
our time aud energy.
Now Ia tho mo-
ment, however. to
settle these import
ant matters In an
emolent way. 50 that
more OF ones time
can be given whore
the heart would have
II.
To meat daytime
demands either In
city or country, tho
frock OF to-day viii
be found practical.
Almost any summer
fabric is suitable for
II, one OF the pretty
striped voilcs In a
plain or novelty
stripe being partleu-
larry appealing whom
combined with plain
material. The stripes
afford extra trim
ming qualities when
used as suggested In
the front Wow.
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lection OF going somewhere
with the Frenchman, and
NHB OF the roaring OF tho cannon
and tho rifles and tho
shrleks and groAns OF tho wounded
still piercing my ears. though Il was
but the echo. for the reality had
ceased. Then I sat down, and while
] sat there | dlmly saw white men in
French uniforms rushing about and
talking very rapidly TO each other.
Then one or them stopped before me
and began to examine mo as IL for a
wound. This brought mo to myself,
and | sprang to my feet, ashamed OF
my weakness,
II am not wounded" l said In the
French tongue. The shock from the
concussion of the guns overpOwored
mo for the moment"
Il am glad TO hear that you are not
injured" said the French officer cour-
teously. Il can well believe that n
was the explosion Of the guns. Our
fire was worry warm indeed"
He added this rather proudly.
could not deny that he had a cleaI
title 10 his elation.
1T was hot rather than warm"
said, but our men viii come into II
COnderOga nevertheless"
only as prisoners" no returned
though the intent of irony was moi
discernible in his tones, FOR youI
army is In fun retreat, and the for,
uoss. the field, and the fallen are lott
20 US"
In full retreat" echoed. RE
treating where2"
Il do not know" hc said.
l saw now that / was behind m,
abatis against which our magnifiCent
army had beaten itself to pieces.
looked curiously at the defenders
Not very many wero there, though
they had been quite enough Tor the
purpose. They were a gay-lOokinp
lot, too There were the blttalions ol
La Snrre and LanguodOc. OF Berry
and Royal Roussillon, Of la Rrlne
Bearn and Gulenne, all In uniforms
Of white, faced with blue or red oi
yellow CT violet, their hats black and
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HAD TO sroP SOMEWHERE.

&C A LICE" said Mr.. GOodthing.
~ will you give that young
man OF yours a message
from mef'
why. yes. father" said Alice.
blushinB.
Then tell him that your parents
don't object TO big gas bills. but they
draw tho line at hds carrying tha
morning paper with hmp when he
leaves. The Lamb. ~
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Anstrers to Queries.

To Mias J. lI.-Uso net for waist
gathered over a net foundation.
To Miss IL. II. T.-Use to-day's de-
sign with whlto collar and cuffs and
piplngs.
To High School Girl.--The design
could be prettily developed In batiSte
with Nalenciennes lace.
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Fashion hdiior. BJcnlDg Wol
Would you kindly
suggest a pretty
style and material
for a dress TO be
worn in tho street7
| do not want II
dressy, rather pre-
fer Il sporty. | am
eighteen years old.
have brown hair,
blue eyes. pale COM
plexlon. l.. 3.
Dull blue crepo de
chine. tan faillo col
lar and Gums.
To MISS d. n:
A business dress az
ter this design OF
green chambray with
white pique collar
and cuns.
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to keep the body and skin healthy
and lovely than tonics, mineral wa
ter costly trips to change Of climate.
&C. Take several glasses OF II, hot,
cold or tepid. It matters little which
ana then several minutes body bend
ins' twisting and turning exercises,
Jump into the bath, take a quick Tur
klsh towel rub and twenty-hye deem
breaths by an open window. This
VIII help You TO start the day feeling
clear headed, fresh and exhilnrated.
OLIVE OIL ON FAcE-B. II. NJ.
owe oil rubbed on the skin ia said 10
make II yellow. There arc MANY
wholesome creams and lotions for tho
race more agreeable TO use and GER
tMnly Just as effective as pure olive
oil. Too 6uch heavy grease en-
courases blackheads and large pores,
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SLAMS ON NAILs-HNfMA s.!

To remove stains on nails add few
grains OF borax and powdered pumice
stohe TO a bottle Of lemon Juice. mix
we'll and keep corked ready for use.
Apply and let remain on the stains
and dry In well. A fine gloss may
be given 20 the nails by applying a
little Of the following mixture; ely
cerine and powdered pumlce. mixed
10 a paste and applied with the buf-
fer. This also makes the nails beau
tifuliy smooth.
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may bo of the Same fabric as IN,
trocl,. or OF black satin.
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II O@ e PAGE
For Physical Preparedness
~. S. Army Exercises
Posed bv Pauline FurIOng

The EUeHtnO World Publishes These Exercises Help Al
Men and Women Prepare for AnH Call to SerUtce.
By Prz- New YoAE
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Original Designs for
The Home DressmGker
Advice ths Selection Of Matera and Styles fof Az Tgpn
Furnished By The geepfns Woslfs gxpsEs.

Description.

celyhsh' 1911 ne Flsirins
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OLIVE OIL TO pEvELoP-MARY

OLIVE OIL TO DEVELoP--MARY
70 X: Cod liver oil Is more easily as
Simulated and absorbed than any
|otner tat and a little lemon juice or
salt will often make It more palat-
able for some persons. The pure oil
Is preferable to prepared emulsion,
for those who can take II.
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80 ABOUT coRsETs-FRANCEs N:
~ is not necessary to have the corset
high. in the back and II Is purely n
matter of choice. / suppose. ] know
little about corcsts Of any kind eN-
Uept that they should not be worn
uncOmfortably tight nor used as u
constant support for the back, be-
cause this weakens tho muscles
which nature intended should sup
port it. All exercises for the trunk
muscles Will strengthen the back per-
manently and mako the corset un-
necessary,
WATER DRINKING IN MORN
lNG--MRS. u. +. X. Water I'm the
mornlng, inside and out, will do more
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CHAPTER XIII.

HAVE only blurred recol-
lection OF going somewhere
with the Frenchman, and
en OF tho roaring or the cannon
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FAshlon Edltor. Ersaina Word
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rs a story that will be told
within an hour" said Gull
Verhouse as our army formed
for the assault, "and the last
xKvnrI v.-iII l.. - st
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FOUND-One pair gold trimmed
glasses in black leather case. Own
er may have same by calling at Ga
zette-Times Office and paying for this
ad.
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Heppner Milling Co.

Don't forget the dance at the Fair
pavilion on the evening of March II.
Bowker's orchestra of Portland will
furnish the music and good time
therefore assured.
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FOR SALE-Three boar pigs. Eve
months old. Well bred Poland China.
Ten dollars each. A. w. Gammell,
Lexington, Ore. 2t.
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Big dance at the Fair pavilion on
Saturday evening, March II. Bow
kers orchestra of Portland will fur
nish the music.
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Alfalfa Seed.

We have on hand a considerable
quantity of highest quality alfalfa
seed. Get your orders in early II
you want any.
Heppner Milling Co.
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Are you out Of coal. N. A. Clark
has some good Centralia Nut coal
that he is selling for $500 per ton.
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For Sale-'34 Pure Bred Leghorn
hens. Inquire Of D. G. Gurdane.