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The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

Mother and I had a curious expert
ence a few months ago, and letter
today reminds me of it. While W."
were in New York, Mother did want to
spend a great deal of time with Lottie
and the baby, and she was very p4'-
ticular about the help at bo:n homes
The hardest problem was with the
chauffeurs. 1t did seem that no matter
how perfect their recommendations were
or how efficient they seemed, there was
always one fault with them. They al
ways had somebody they took out riding
while the car was not needed by u.s.
After the operation. we gave Mother
new car for being a good girl and get
ting we'll" as I told her. II was all In
her favorite tone inside, and had all the
little pockets and things l knew she would
like. The tone was a delicate gray al
most verging on mauve and easy TO
soil. Just as we had hired a new chauf-
feur who seemed all he could possibly be-
Mother said she had missed one of the
little silver mounted note books from the
side pocket, and had found fingermarks
or the door upholstery.
II know Simmons is taking the car
out" she said firmly. I've only used it
half a dozen times, and look at 1t. If
could catch him at it. I suppose he
has a wife and six children
Now Simmons was a big. rosy checked.
fine looking boy of about twenty-three
or four. Mother had chosen him herself
from a lot of other applicants, because
she thought he had such a nice face.
suppose women will always rely more on
intuition than on judgment and reason,
but he had really seemed very courteous
and capable. But Mother was certain
he was taking the new car out and giving
his friends little rides in It. and she
grew more and more indignant over it.
imaginable. and will do anything for
Is being imposed upon-well. I think. be-
tween ourselves. she got more than her
lovely gray eyes and dimples from her
Irish ancestry.
And quite accidentally. she did catch
Simmons 'at it, There was a florists
around the corner on Broadway from the
apartment house. and one evening, quite
late after Simmons had left her at the
door, Mr. H from the studio. stepped
out Of the florists and saw Simmons
draw up at the next corner, and two girls
get into the car.
We'll get another car and follow hin.
tomorrow night" Mother said firmly
when she heard OF it. II knew he was
doing 1t, just knew it, the rascal He
probably got some girls from these caba-
rets or his second cousins. or heaven
only knows what all. Wen have to catch
him."
So the next evening We had POOR Sim
mons followed on his joy ride He drove
around the corner as before and two
young girls got in the car. They drove
far out along upper Broadway, up to-
wards Van Courtland Park. and finally
stopped. not at a roadhouse. but at a
modest little four-story apartment build
ing with stores underneath. Simmons
left the car and went in. Presently he
came out. carrying in his arms a little
lame girl of about fifteen or sixteen. and
away they went. back to town. and into
the fashionable Park section. All through
the Park he drove them, and stopped at
large quiet dwelling in the East Sixties.
Here he carried the lame girl out in his
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
A DEPENDABLE MEDICINE

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pound is 4 dependable root and herb
medicine. 1t has made place for itself
among the great mass of people, be-
cause thousands of sick women have
tried it and proved that it will accom-
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about it. 1t does not coatain injuri-
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edy founded upon a PHYSICIANS pre-
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this purpose is proved by thousands
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The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

arms again. and up the steps with the
other two following them.
AS they disappeared mother said:
Now what yo wOu make out of this?
We'll have TO ask him himself"
80 the next day Simmons was asked
about his actions lie shook his head
firmly.
cant tell you. Mrs. Pickford. I'm
sorry, but / can't. OF course you can get
the police after me, and they'll find out
for you. but l won't tell. The truth is.
the girls don't know I took the car out
without permission. They knew II was
yours. and ] told them II was all right,
that you said So and they think you re
wonderfully kind. l don't want to tell
them this
Now, wasn't that clever OF him." said
mother in despair. after he had gone II
couldn't do ANYTHING 10 HIN after that,
could I? I suppose we'll never know the
TRUTH
But We did. Here comes this little let
ter from the East way out TO California
I today. signed. Lovingly yours. Nell" It's
from Harry simmons sweetheart and
they re to he married this week.
81 was working at the candy store
around on Broadway" it reads: "and
Harry got acquainted with me there. 1
told him about my little sister Flo. who
was lame from hip disease, and how I
couldn't afford a specialists visits to her
way out where We lived. so he said he'd
ask YOU to let US take the car out and
bring her in for treatment. And now.
dear Mrs. Pickford. Flo can walk without
her crutch. We were SO sorry when you
went West and Harry couldn't take the
car any more"
"Ah, wasn't he the clever lad" mother
said happily ut makes me ashamed
e myself that l didn't give him the car
TO play with all he liked"
But behind the laugh. there were tears
IN her eyes. and she smiled steadily, /
90 believe, for a whole hour
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

dance Thursday night March Is, and con-
tinuing through Friday and Saturday
will include teas both Friday and Satur-
day afternoon,
On Saturday afternoon C"Cabinet Day.
Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Burleson, Mrs Daniels
Mrs. Lane and Mrs. Houston will be
present and assist In serving tea. On
Friday C"Senats Day'O the tea service
will be under the direction of Mrs. Francis
Warren. Mrs. Charles Curtis. Mrs. Miles
PoindeXter, Mrs. Key Pittman and Mrs.
John f. Baker. Mrs. Clifford Pinchot,
Mrs. P. P. Claxton and Mrs. Helen Garde-
ner will also assist on Saturday after
noon.
The patronesses for the bazaar are:
Mrs. Baker. Mrs. Daniels, Mrs. Lane,
Mrs. Houston. Mrs. Champ Clark. Mrs.
Albert Cummins. Mrs. Charles Curtis,
Mrs. A. ]. Gronna- Mrs Isaac Cans, Mrs
U. G. B. Pierce and Mrs. Francis e. War
rem. Others who will assist are: Mrs.
Ptnchot. Mrs. J. Borden Hartman, Mrs.
Philander P. Claxton. Miss Caroline du
Puy and Mrs. Gillette Hill.
Miss Holland Fits will entertain at q
theater party tfTis afternoon the Ca
sino. where Nine. Yorslxa and her COM
pany are presenting "The People" Mrs.
Fits guests will be Miss Jane Gregory
and Miss Clara May Brooks, Of Texas,
who Is visiting her: Miss Fannie Cham
berlain, Miss Charlotte Capers, Miss
Imogene Young. Miss Virginia Minor and
her house guests, Miss Jean Campbell and
Miss Ruth Watkins.
Mr.. David I. Walsh. former governor
of Massachusetts. arrived in Washing
ton yesterday and is at the Willard.
Mrs. Henry ]. Pierce and Miss Gather
inc Pierce, Of Buffalo, who are return
ing from the South, arrived here yes
terday and are at the Willard for a
few days.
Mr.. Earle c. Huidekoper. Of Meade
vile. Pa, and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
H. Downman. of New Orleans, are among
other arrivals of yesterday at the Will
lard.
Mr.. Sanders Mcdaniel. Of Atlanta, Ga,
" hose daughter. Miss Harriet Mcdaniel.
has been visiting Mrs. Delos Blodgett
is at the Willard.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
Edison Planning Sub
With Undersea Ewes

An invention making 1t possible
for the crew of submarine to see
ships while even the periscope is
submerged Is one of a dozen upon
which Thomas A. Edison has been
at work steadily for more than q
month.
This was revealed at the Navy
Department yesterday afternoon.
Edison is also working out a
smoke screen system for merchant
men.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
CITIZENS PUBLISH MONTHLY,

The Connecticut Avenue Citizens Asso-
eiation has just issued the first copy Of 3
bright little monthly. The Fellow Citi-
Zcn." that will voice the association S
news hereafter. Dudley Harmon is chair
man ard editor. and publishes the paper
from his Office at 1915 Woodward build
ing. His assistants are L. II, David,
Fred A. Emery and ]. C. Peet. The
business manager is Simon L. Nye and
his assistants are Alfred T. Gage and
II slater Davidson,
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
WOMEN LAWYERS TO BANQUET

Women members Of the local bar win
hold an anniversary banquet in the New
Arlington this evening, with the four
men who carried the banner Of the wo-
men lawyers In the inaugural parade
men are: w. Clark Taylor, Albert Tenn
pie, wv. Edgar Leedy, and Hubert Ad-
ans Steps will probably be taken at
the banquet to form q women lawyers
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

Woman wonderingIy asked the why's and
wherefores Of his failure he answered:
Il think Il was the vegetable garden"
WhereIpon she Immediately concluded
that tt e Man was taking leave OF his
senses. for. as yet. Il had not been bourne
in upon her consciousness that man cam
not live by vegetables alone but must
have the beauty Of the flowers that grow
along the wav-
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
Answers to Correspondents.

d
friend is unselfishness. I don't know THE
Secret OF the Submarine" myself. One
must excel in any line now to achieve
success, there is so much competition.
Mrs. S. f. H.-My mother is with me
here in California. She has fully recover
ed. Thank you for all your wishes for
her. ! think the picture I really enjoyed
most of all myself was Tess of the
Storm Country
Herbert N.-Would you want to stay
behind IL all your chums went? do not
believe in war, but II It must be, then
surely 1t is fair for every man to do his
duty" as England says.
Georgiana M.-You seem too young to
me to undertake stage work as a profess
sion, unless your mother can be with
you. l do not think a rirl of sixteen
should so out into the world alone. 1t
takes experience to guide one right
Charlotte B.-I have heard that delicate
clipping of the eyelashes and also apply
ing olive oil promote their growth.
Agnes R.-Adele harrington is Hobart
Bosworth's wife. Margaret Ellington is
BOW with us-Players-Laskey Co
Write to 7c9 Seventh Ave.
MARY PICkFORD.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

Crusty baking powder biscuits-Roll the
biscuit dough to half-inch thickness. Cut
with a two-inch cutter and put in pans,
keeping them from touching. and bake
so that a crust will form all around.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
TOMORROW'S MENU.

Butter and eggs and A pound of cheese.
And as to the meaning. it's what your
please.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

Hominy griddle cakes-Stir one cupful
of cooked hominy smooth. with one egg
well beaten and one tablespoonful of but
ter Fry on a griddle as you would any
griddle cakes
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
Daily Talks by Mary Pickford
MOTHERS NEW CAR.


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S.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
DINNER,

Vegetable Soup.
Cold Roast Pork. Baked Sweet Potatoes.
Apple Sauce. ScalloIed Onions.
Cream Cheese Salad.
Apple Pie Cheese.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

Scalloped onions-Boil onions till tender,
cut in quarters and put in a buttered
baking dish. Pour over them a white
sauce and sprinkle bread crumbs owe:
the top. Brown i'm a hot oven.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

Mrs. James M'Donald was hostess at
large dinner party last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick III. Brooke en-
tcrtained at dinner last evening In COM
nlimeot to Miss Doris Surth and Com
mander John p. Jackson, L. S. N, whose
ma rriage will take place Thursday.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

The Misses Atwater will entertain at
luncheon tomorrow in honor of Miss
Anna NJ Sanford. Of Knoxville. Tenn
who is visiting Miss Mildred Bacon.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
BREAKFAST.
Grapefruit. Cereal and Cream.
Soft Boiled Eggs
Hominy Griddle Cakes Coffee.
LUNCHEON on SUPPER,

Macaroni with Tomatoes.
CnIsty Baking Powder Biscuits.
Custard. Cake.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
HOROSCOPE.

'"rhe stars incline. but do not compel"
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

Miss Lucia Maxwell was hostess at a
small dance last evening. entertaining IN
honor of Miss Lillian Carl.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

The national suffrage bazaar to be held
at 1925 Rhode Island avenue, beginning
with an entertainment and mid-Lenten
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

MIS- Wellington 400, wlle Oh the
Chinese Minister. will receive Friday al
teTnoon from to o'clock at the le-
cation. She will be assisted by Mrs
John Foster. Mime. Francisco Yanes. Mrs
Yung Kwai. Mrs. T. T. Wong, Mrs. U.
Y. Yen Mrs. Yates Wong. Mrs. w. U.
Wing. Miss Gertrude Yung Kwai. and
Miss c. c. Murphy.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

Mrs. F. B. Moran will entertain the
Archaeological Society this afternoon at
40 O'Clock at her residence in Msssa-
. husetts avenue.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

DIR. Joaquin r. de Torralbas, first secre-
tary Of the Cuban Legation. and Mime
DE Torralbas. have returned to Wash
irgton and have taken an apartment
a the Avondale.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

Charlotte B.-I have heard that delicate
clipping of the eyelashes and also apply
ing olive oil promote their growth.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

Mrs. George Thorpe. wife Of Major
Thorpe, U. 8. N. c.. was at home yes
terday afternoon at the Marine Bar
racks. She was assisted by Mrs. Miller,
Mrs. Richard Warner, Mrs. Charles
Doyen and Mrs. W. W. Russell. wife Of
the American minister to the Dominican
Republic.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

ball will he given AT Rauschcr's for
the benefit Of the Working Boys Home
on Wednesday evening. Anril Il. The
committee is composed of Mrs. Randall
Hagner. chairman: Mrs. Frederick Ather-
ton. Mrs. John J. Rogers. Mrs. Victor
Cushman and Mrs. Walter Tuckerman.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

Mrs. Creecy. wife of Capt Richard
Creecy, was at home yesterday afternoon
at the Marine Barracks from to 9
O'CLOCK Mrs. Creecy has as her guests
her mother, Mrs. John l.. Reffsnider, of
Westminster Md, and her cousin. Mrs.
Wilton Snowdon. jr., of Baltimore.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17
LOST ONE-KEPT ONE
Not Enough Money az st. Louis But
Good Picking Predicted as
New York.

There does not seem to be enough
money In sight at st. Louis, so thrifty
Billy Sunday has notified that wicked
city that It Is mot right" for q re-
vival and there Is not enough en-
thusiasm over his promise to come
there. Billy Sunday has cancelled his
engagement in st. Louis. It was an
nounced.
The campaign there was to have
started February "a, 1918. Sundays
telegraphio announcement followed a
visit there by his son. George NJ. Sun
day, who looked over the financial
field and made an adverse report.
At New York Billy sees dough and
will be after it next month. A New
York dispatch says:
''God wants ammunition workers.
not paeifists. Take off your kid
gloves and get on some fighting
Clothes"
"rhat was Billy Sundays message
to his Preparedness army of several
thousand advance workers and assist
ants In New York. He was telling
them how to get ready for his ap-
pearance here April s.
1.-The message was delivered by
George Sunday. Billy's son. who add
ed on his own hook:
My father couldn't raise a blis-
ter with a blank cartridge. l am
here as an inspector to put such stuff
on the junk pile. want real minute
men who can hit the bulls eye and
mean TO do it,
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

The vicinity Of Third 6 Levy"
otherwise known as Srd and Isabelle
streets. was enlivened Monday night
with the raiding Of the home Of JUL
ius Levy, owner Of the North erd
Street Dept. Store" by male intrud-
ers. Levy and his son had retired
and his daughters were bathing whom
a scream was heard in one Of the
girls bedrooms. Then mad scram-
BILE took place, the intrudsrs fleeing.
Joe Grindstaff. aged 2s. who lives at
1910 No. 9Th street. was found 10
minutes later inside chicken coop
with his feet protruding from the
door by the police. Levy identified
Grindstaft as the party seen in his
house.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

Thomas Siamplis, is years Of age,
arrived In st. Joseph from Athens,
Greece, after a journey lasting from
November to the 18th OF March. ow-
ing to detentions at various points In
the Mediterranean sea and at Ellis
Island. Siamplis has a cousin here,
Chris Gober, with whom he will make
his home.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

A fury in Judge Aliens court
Thursday gave Clarence o. Hurst. a
former Burlington brakeman, 100000
damages for the loss of his right leg
Feb. "a by being run over by a Burl-
ington train. Hurst lives in Brook
field and is a widower with four de-
pendent children.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

A special car filled with members
of the st. Joseph Rotary Club leaves
here tomorrow morning at 1 a. m.
for journey to Tulsa. Okla, where
the eleventh Rotary District conven-
ton will be held Monday and Tues
day.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

Mrs. Stella NJ. Libbe was sxonerat-
ed by Q coroners jury Tuesday OF
blame for shooting and killing VIM.
N. Moseley. q former nyeryman at
Melrose Farm Monday. Moseley was
buried in Mt. Mora cemetery early
Wednesday morning. relatives being
the only attendants as the funeral
was private.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

Mayor Marshall may now be salut-
ed as "Grandpap." news reaching
here Monday that an s-pound daush-
ter was born to Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II.
Savage of Cleveland. Ohio. Mrs. Saw
age was formerly Miss Jean Dale
Marshall.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17
to
Property
Owners!

There Is recently and
seemingly a constant men
ace to property from a fire
protection standpoint by
reason of automobiles,
auto trucks and vehicles
colliding with and break
ing fire hydrants.
When such accidents
occur, frequently the fire
hydrant has not apparent
ly been broken to the ex-
tent of putting same out
of commission for fire
service; but in reality the
hydrant cannot be used for
fire protection.
We would thank any
person having knowledge
of such accidents to our
fire hydrants to at once
call up the Water Com
pany that we may examine
S a m e, and ascertain
whether the hydrant is in
proper working condition,
and greatly oblige.
THE ST. JOSEPH WATER
COM
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

Citizens of this city are much pleas
ed now that the state fish hatchery
will remain here. also that an appro-
priation bill for s15.7OO has been
passed in the legislature for its main
tenance.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

tients, that mandamus proceedings
will be instituted. In case Of crowd
cd conditions In the state hospitals,
private patients have 70 be dismissed
II patients are sent to them by any
county .4.y,.t ..
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

John Kruoker was taken TO the
county jail Tuesday evening. much
improved In physical condition but
quite unwilling to talk. Krucker Is
charged with the shooting and killing
OF his wife. Dagmsr Kruoker. on
Feb. 18th. last.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17
rheumatism Remedy Free

Send a postal to the Ashley Drug
Co.. 400 Victoria Building. st. Louis.
Mo, and receive a free sample OF
Herbetona. the guaranteed remedy
for rheumatism.-Adv.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

A big roads banquet was held at
Wathena, Kansas, Tuesday evening
and st. Joseph sent q large deiega-
ton with the representatives OF the
Commerce and Boosters Clubs TO at
tend and report the proceedings.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

The proposition to increase the
school maintenance tax levy for the
st. Joseph school district to 81 on the
800 valuation carried by q vote Of
1887 to TOO at the special election
Saturday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17
Twas NaturaI-They Couldn't Help Ii

Thirty-three republican senator's
voted against the administration rev.
enue bill. Not because they desired
to cripple the government, but as a
protest against sny sort of tax on
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

The gas mandatory OF the st.
Joseph Gas Co. was idle from Friday
to Tuesday but when the cold wealth.
er came Tuesday morning It was nee
essary to make artificial gas to keep
up the supply.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

Victor Yehle, aged 1s years. was
accidently run over by q motor car
belonging to A. 8. Vlnberg Of the
Farmer Auto Co. Monday morning
turies were not severe,
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

L. F. Ingersoll. lessee OF Lake Con-
trary Amusement Park. has made
public the announcement that next
fall he will install a pumping station
to replenish the water supply of Lake
Contrary. The lakes condition IL the
lowest in its history. no water being
opposite the Casino at this TINA Of
the year.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

For stenoeraphio or typewriter
work of any description call on Miss
Deliah warburton, Room so2. Corby-
Forsee building. Telephone 1915
Adv.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

FOR sALE-Restaurant and con-
fectionary in the best OF locations and
in good town In Northwest Missouri.
Clearing s2.7Oo yearly Write care OF
The Observer. st. Joseph, Mo.-Adv
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

The county court this week notified
the authorities In charge OF State
Hospital No. that unless places
were provided for Mat James and FL
mer woodson. two insane negro pa
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

Chester Mcdonald and Arnold
Hayes. TRUSTEES at the county Jail,
took French leave" Wednesday and
the police have been notified to be
on the watch for them. Both had
served months Of years sentence
for larceny.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

The trustees of William Jewell Col
lege at Liberty. Mo-. have filed a suit
in the circuit court seeking an an
nulment OF the instrument executed
Dec. IA. 1915. by Mrs. Mildred ].
Williams, who died Jan. z last. re-
voking all wills made by her prior to
that time. In which revokment. Will
lam Jewell College lost a bequest of
100000, the heirs receiving same.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

Chief OF Police Moore has given
orders to pick up all "moochers" on
the streets and send them In to the
police court for trial. Calls for labor
are so strong from every farming
center that no man should beg when
he can work.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17
Use Opal Cleaner.-Adv.

The city firemen have presented a
petition to the city council this week
in which increased pay and added
fire fighting apparatus is asked for.
The wage increase is wanted owing
to the high cost of living.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

The personal property assessed val
uation this year will show an increase
OF nearly 100000 for the city OF st.
Joseph and will net about $500 in
taxes to the city, according to the es-
innate of George C. Toel. city as
SCISSOR.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

Rice L. Mcdonald. newly commits
stoned police commissioner. filed a
$40. 900 bond with Judge T. B. Allen
Tuesday to act as treasurer of the
police board. The United States FL
deity & Guaranty Co. are McDonald's
sureties.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

Don Riley's Motor Inn. Storage and
best repair department in city. La
dies rest room and free check room
in connection. Seventh and Iule.--
Ad,
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

Arthur Whitton. . years old. swal-
lowed nail about a month ago and
died Monday from complications
which set up from the stomach in
flamation. The child's father. Del
bert Whitton. died two months ago
in q railroad wreck In Wyoming
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

wealth. and to express their fidelity
to the discredited protective for tax
ing the poor.-Kansas City Times.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

The rain Monday night and Tues
day forenoon guaged .s7 of an inch
and is the heaviest fall since Nov.
21st and during the interval between
those dates only q of an inch fell.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

local hospital. For the last few years
Mr.. Trier was employed at the State
Hospital No. 2. He is survived by a
widow and four children.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

A bogus check for $40 bearing the
name OF a local Catholic priest was
given Albert Klenk, proprietor Of the
Green Tree Hotel. last Saturday night
by a stranger. Tuesday the check
was turned down at the bank and the
police were then notified.
The St. Joseph observer., 1917-03-17

A mixture of kerosene and lard is
good to pour into the bearings Of
machinery.