davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-10

STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY OF
KENOSHA, SIS
/, A. NJ. SALTNASS, Cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear,
that the foregoing statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
A. NJ. SALTNASS,
Cashier.
Correct Attest:
Il. il. STEVENS,
G. III. MURDOCH,
Il. II. SNYDER,
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
TIL day of May, 1917
ROSA e. ZAUN,
(Notarial SeaD Notary Public.
My commission expires Aug. II, 1919.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-10

Walter M. Burke is at Manitowoc
attending the annual state convention
of the knights of Columbus.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-10
(OficiaI Publications.

OF THE SILVER LAKE STATE BANK,
located at Silver Lake, State of Wisconsin.
at the close of business on the LIST day of
May. 1917, pursuant to call by the Com
missioner of Banking.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-10
AT THE RHODE OPERA HOUSE.

The story of ''The Bottle Imp" has
to do with the adventures of a poor
fisherman, Lopaka, who seeks a girl of
royal blood as his wife. The Bottle
grants every wish, but yet has a terri
bic menace The entire story is filled
with unusual and startling incidents.
The majority of the scenes were taken
in the same localities about which the
story was laid, the Lasky Company
sending the star and his company
to Hawaii for that purpose.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-10

Mr.. Hayakawa s leading woman,
Lehua Waipahu, is a descendant of
Queen Liliuokalani and is one Of the
most talented amateur actresses on the
Island. Many of the scenes are filmed
on the famous Hawaiian estate.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-10
(Omcial Publications.
EPoRT or THE CONDITION

Of the BRISTOL STATE BANK, located
mt Bristol State Of Wisconsin, at the c CLOS
nf busfness on the First day of May, 1877.
pursuant to call by the Commissioner OF
Banking.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-10
VIC

STATE OF NSIN- COUNTY
COURT-KENOSHA COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate Of Jacob
Neis, deceased.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-10
BARGAIN COLUMN.

SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES FOR
all makes of sewing machines at L. III.
Holbrook's, Jeweler, 219 Wisconsin
Street dwm17
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
INDIANS vs.. KELLIHER =.
:. TOMORROW ri GAME =.
ON BLACKDUCK FIELD

A "red hot" baseball game is
scheduled between the Red Lake In
dams and the Kelliher baseball nine
to take place at Blackjack next Sun
day, this being neutral grounds.
Neither team had been defeated up
to last Sunday, when the Indians
were taken into camp by the KEEL
liner team at Kelliher. This leaves
the Kelliher team with a clean slate.
The boys from Red Lake give out
the information that their pitcher,
Graves, was not in form and declare
that it will be easy picking to beat
the Kelliher nine on neutral grounds.
Considerable money changed hands
as a result of last Sundays game
and indications are that the fans will
back their favorite teams to the
limit tomorrow. Bemidji baseball
fans are planning on making the
trip and reports from the north an
nounce that there will be no disap-
.pointments to it comes to giving real
quality baseball.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
ATTENDED FUNERAL

Mrs. John Burke of Lake Boule-
ward has returned from Minneapolis
where she was called by the illness
and death of her niece, Mrs. John j.
Walsh, whose death occurred Mon
day morning. The funeral was held
Thursday. Mrs Walsh had been in
Ashbury hospital for the past fifteen
weeks and during that time had un-
dergone several operations. She was
the wife of John J. Walsh, former
captain and acting major of the
Thirteenth Minnesota regiment in
the Philippine war.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
WINNIPEG FIXES THE
PRICE OF WHEAT,$l.4o

Winnipeg, Man.. Aug. 18.-The
board of grain supervisors has is
sued an order fixing the price Of
wheat, basis No. I, northern in store
public terminal elevators at Fort
william and Port Arthur, at $40
until, Aug. 81, inclusive. The order
is applicable to all wheat whether of
the old or new crop stored in pub
lie terminal elevators at Fort Will
liam and Port Arthur.
Holders of warehouse receipts da-
ted prior to and including Aug. 81,
will be entitled to the fixed price on
condition that they have sold the
wheat at Fort William and Port Ar
thur and delivered the receipts
there not later than the date, the
statement says.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
VISIT STATE PARK

DR.. and Mrs A. E. Henderson,
Mrs. E. C. Erckenbrack of Adams,
Mimi, who is their guest, and Mrs.
O. p. Erwig and daughters, Martha
and Helen, motored to the state park
Wednesday and passed the day. They
were met at the park by Mr.. and
Mrs. C. X. Kappha, Mrs. F. Freeman
and son and Mrs. c. Bartlett Of Ber-
tina, Mimi, who returned to Bamidji
with them and were guests at the
Henderson home until yesterday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
LOOKING AFTER FARMS

George Coulter of East Grand
Forks, Mimi, who has been here
looking after his land interests near
Lake Plantaganet, returned to his
home today. Mr.. Coulter owns a
40O-acre farm near Lake Plantagan-
ct, which he purchased three years
ago. He also owns a farm near East
Grand Forks. His son, George L..
Coulter, who has been running the
farms for his, has been drafted. He
is married and has three children.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
BEMIDJlPLEDGES GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
.BeMioJI uPAoL0S STATE
AND NATION

As the loyalty meeting of the peo-
pie of Bemidji in the Grand theater
neared it's close last evening, E. J.
Willis arose from his seat and ad-
dressing the audience said:
"Regardless of creed or politics l
wish to offer a resolution for the
consideration of those present." and
proceeded to read the following:
Bemidji, Minnesota,
August II, 1917
/: Resolved, that we, the citizens
Of Bemidji, Minnesota, at a
patriotic meeting held this
seventeenth day of August,
1917, do hereby pledge our loyal
support to the President and all
governmental forces controlled
BY him for the successful prose-
cution of the war abroad, and
we further endorse the work of
the State Public Safety Com
mission and its subsidiary or
ganization, the Beltrami County
Public Safety Commission.
Resolved; further, that we re-
greet that the loyal citizens Of
the state of Minnesota have had
to blush with shame for the
REASONABLE utterances of for
eign sympathizers at such meet
ings as that held at New Ulm,
Minnesota.
The motion for the adoption of
the resolution was quickly seconded.
"All in favor of the motion say
Aye" said Chairman Rako, and a
roar of affirmation swept the theater.
"All not in favor say nay" ad
ded the chairman. A deep silence fell
over the audience.
The resolution was unanimously
adopted.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
LIEUT.. RYAN VISITOR

Mr.. and Mrs B. ". Lakin have
as their guests, Mrs. Lakin's sister,
Mrs. w. H. Ryan and son, Lieuten-
ant L. F. Ryan of Little Falls. Mr..
Ryan will arrive in the city this eve
ming. Lieutenant Ryan received his
commission at Fl. Leavenworth, en-
gineers' corps. He will go from
here to Des Moines, Ia.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
BRITISH AND GERMANS
IN BRISK NAVAL SKRAP
(By United Press)

London, Aug. 1S.-OfficiaD AN
engagement has occurred between
British and German scouting ships.
One German destroyer and several
mine sweepers were damaged. The
biggest type of Britt sh scout vessels
took part. The British opened fire,
damaging the enemy destroyer, but
she escaped.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
GOVERNMENT CONTROL
OF COAL IS NEAR
(By United PreSs)

Washington, Aug. 17.-Govern-
ment control of coal is near. Mine
owners are appealing to President
Wilson for final chance to increase
production and lower prices. They
have been told if they failed to act
the government will
take over the supply.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SAFETY
ASSN. TO MEET THIS EVENING

There will be meeting of the Be-
midi Township Public Safety asso-
school house for the purpose Of dis
cussing ways and means for the pur-
chase of necessary feed. H. G. Gray
is the secretary.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
FRENCH TROOPS
And CAPTURE POSITION
(By United Press)

Paris, Aug. IS. - (OfficiaD-
French troops continue to advance in
Flanders, capturing strong posi-
ton east of Steenbrek Progress
was made north of Bixchoote roads
to Langemarck. .-.--
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18

Washington, Aug. 1S.-PreSluent
Wilson is expected to answer the
pope's peace, plea with statement
showing the world why. the Allies
must fight on so long as the German
sattoeracy exists. e.,.,.s s-,-.. .,-s..t.-t ~.
s. According to his advisers there IS
only one course open to him. 4: ~
:. They say unless present signs
fail he will restate more emphatic
:ally than ever that the United states
wars against Germany's autocratlc
,system-its intrigue and horrors
rather than with any aim of crush
ing the German people themselves:
4 It is expected to be another DID
ia the German Liberals to cast on
the yoke Of? kaiserdom and effect a
new government ,shorn OF ruthless
ness and militarism: 81,
Z That this government will reject
the ptope's proffer is now, regarded
q certain. Germany's rulers will
probably revive the old claim that
the hand of every nation is against
her ueople for conquest. But II
President Wilson follows the course
his advisers say he will, he will null
lily that claim. = - 1: :! ,c-:-:i !.
u Idea Cannot Be Accepted:
s.Pope Benedict's suggestions for re-
ciDrocal disarmament and future ar
bitration to insure peace and free
dom of the seas met with approval
here. They square with President
wilson's, views. But the big. stumb-
ling block was his advocacy of re-
turn to the territorial status before
the war with negotiations over such
disnuted lands as Alsace-LOrra1ne
and Italia Irredenta.
! This. idea, President Wilson has
said, cannot be accepted. -.
=. He will doubtless point this fact
out anew in replying to the pope, and
will cast upon Germany's govern
ment the burden of responsibility for
inhuman practices and Unsuitable
greed.
s. The impression that Austrian in
fuences has worked on the pope. was
rather dissipated today by publ1ca-
ton of the peace message wherein
Benedict declared he was solely COM
PEELED by sentiment of ''our SUI
.preme duty and not by the sugges-
lions or interests of any of the bel
ligerents:"i $780,. a =:
Resentment Marked.
: Among diplomats here, however,
there was some resentment Of the
pcpe's proposal to allow Germany to
return to her undespoiled nation,
whilst the French and others must
repair grave damages without ade-
Quate compensation.
Equal Footing Is Disputed.
The allied contention is that the
kaiser should have further retribu-
tion visited on him. Vigorous excep-
ton is taken to the pope's placing all
the warning nations on an equal
footing in view of Germany's viola
lions of law and atrocities commit
ted on civil populations
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
1925 in Pittsburxh

1925 in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh, Aug. 1s.-The Pitts
burgh hog market went up IS cents
today over the price of yesterday,
hogs selling for $19.25 today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
HARNESS MAKERS
TO ALSO FEEL PROBE
(By United PresS)

Washington, Aug. Exchanging
conspiracy to suppress competition
the federal trade commission today
filed a complaint against the Whole
sale Saddlery association and Ma
tional Harness Makers. The twp
have a membership of 159 firms.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
ia GERMAN PLANES
BAGGED PAST WEEK
(By United PresS)

4 With the British armies in the
field, Aug. 1S.-A total of ia Ger
man airplanes have been brought
down during the past weeks fight
ing in connection with the offensive
of the entente. Sixty-two were
brought down within the British and
French lines. A checkup showed 40
British machines missing.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
BRITISH RAID GERMANS
(By United Press)

London, Aug. 1S.-Many tons Of
bombs we're dropped upon military
establishments last night Fires
were observed in ammunition camps,
and railways were damaged. The
raiders returned safely, says an ad
miralty statement today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
Food Control
Great Stuff.
Hogs To $19
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
Chicago, Aug. 18.-Hogs sold to-
day for $40 per hundred pounds, q
jump Of As cents from yesterdays
prices. This is an advance of over
81 a week ago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
EXPLOSIONS WRECK
AMMUNITION PLANT
And KILLS SEVERAL
(By United Press)

Montreal, Aug. 18.-A series Of ex-
plosions wrecked the Curtice & Har-
vey ammunition works at Dragon,
Quebec, today, and report has it that
many were killed. Two scores of
homes were wrecked and section of
the Canadian Pacific railroad de-
stroyed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
HARRIS FAMILY RETURNS

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. o. Harris and
family. who have lived at Kelliher
for the past few years, moved to Be
midi today and are occupying their
home at 1907 Lake Boulevard.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
AMERICA TO SPEAK
ONLY FOR herself
IN REPLY TO POPE
nv limited Press)

Washington, Aug. 18.-America
will probably speak only for herself
when answering the pope's note. The
note requires individual reply and
the proposal is now under careful
consideration.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
President tn Act.

Washington, Aug. 1S.-The presi-
dent has moved to take prompt &C.
ton in the coal question and will act
next week. He will not advocate ac-
tually taking over the mines.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
Troops / { | / Soon
ToEnter Fray
Is Indicated
(BY United Pressl

Washington, Aug. 1S.-That, Am
erican troops will soon be in the fray
abroad is indicated. It is learned
that the war department will start
the official casualty list August 81.
This is not to be taken, however,
as the exact date for American par
ticipation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
AMERICAN FORCES
TO TRAIN IN CUBA
(BY United Pressl

Washington, Aug. 18.-Some of
the American forces are to train in
the eastern end of Cuba, it was Off
cially announced today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
Terms Rv the r. s.

Terms BY, the U. s.
Washington, Aug. 18.-1t is con-
sidered that president Wilson's re-
ply to the pope's peace suggestions
may offer a basis for neace negotia-
lions. 1t is known here that Ger
many and Austria are ready. The
opinion is current that President
Wilson will courteously decline the
pope's suggestion but will offer
means for encouragement.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
Middle West Fi9htin,

Chicago, Aug. lS.-The middle
west is fighting against the excessive
coal prices. Three states are inter-
ested and two are about to take &C
ton toward state control of the
mines.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
Sounds Good to GERMANY.

SOUNDS G00d TO GermanY.
Amsterdam, Aug. 18.-There Is
some delay in publishing the full text
of the pope's message. Berlin ad-
vices indicate Germany is increas-
ing it's disposition to support the
pontiff.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
ENTENTE NOT TO
ALLOW GERMANY
FORMER +: i STATION / | j
W u: RI 7 i: i !
Inhumanity and Violation Of All
. Laws by Germany Must Be
Paid For,
PoPE's PLAN WOULD ALLOW
BUTCHERS EQUAL FOOTING
United States Certain to Reject
Peace Proposals; Prussianism
Must Be Eliminated.
(By United Press)

.... (By United Press)-
-, Rome, Aug. 18.-Germany has as
sured the pope her moral adhesion to
the peace proposals of the pope. Aus
tria has declared her readiness to
the initial engoitiations.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
Lost Picture Found.

A long lost Raphael was recently
found in London. How it has been
brought to light is one of the curiOsi-
ties of picture dealing. A few months
ago, a London picture dealer bought
in q SaleSrOOm what was said to be a
copy of the picture in the UfliZi gal
lery Of Florence, known as Raphae's
madonna del POzZo" (the Madonna of
the WelD. For a long time past this
Florence picture had been known to
be not actually by Raphael, but copy
Of picture presumably lost. The Lon
don picture dealer sold his "cOpy Of
copy" for modest sum to one of his
clients, q Well-knOwn and well -tO-dO
city merchant. 1t was sent to be
cleaned. Cleaning off of some appar-
emily superfuOus paint revealed the
existence of another picture under
meath and actually Of the same SUBJ
ject. When all the top picture was
taken off there was revealed a remark
able piece Of work, which has been de-
clared by many experts to be unmis-
takably the work of Raphael himself
in fact, the picture from which the
Florence gallery painting may have
been copied.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
U, s, ORDERS DRAFT
DODGERS PUT IN JAIL
Thousands Evaded, Department
Of Justice Finds

Washington, July 31.-Criminal pros
ecution Of men of draft age who evad-
ed registration will begin at once, it
was ordered by Attorney General
Gregory. Mr.. Gregory, in announcing
that he had sent the orders to United
States attorneys throughout the coun-
try, declared thousands of Americans
and aliens resident in the country had
failed to register June 5. It is known
that for the last six Or seven weeks
government officials have been busy
checking up on reports Of evasions Of
the draft. 1t is understood they have
located a great number of men who
tried to dodge the draft, and the ex-
pectation is that these men will be
proceeded against without delay.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
TO SiFT BREAD PRODUCTION
U. S. Officials Plan Rigid Inquiry Into
Foodstuffs Conditions.

Washington, July 31.-Plans for in
vestigation Of the production and dis
tribution of breadstuffs was completed
at a conference of federal trade COM
mission officials, department of agri-
culture experts and representatives of
the food administration. The investi
cation will be a part of the trade COM
missions general inquiry into food
prices Wheat and breadstuffs will
constitute one of it's main divisions.
The inquiry into grain production
will be made largely by the agricul-
tural department. The trade commits
sion will seek particularly to find law
violations and uneconomic methods in
the manufacture and sale of -four and
bread The information obtained will
be turned over to the department of
justice and to the food administration.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
"Who Do You Think Turned Up
Again Today?"

Why, I shipped those belts out in 9
jiffy. Why. what is the matter
honey?"
For Melvin had uttered a groan
deep, dismal, foreboding. Deity, how
ever, he avowed a cramp in his foot
He allowed the episode to pass, but
he took the first opportunity he could
to inspect his razor case.
cts good there's two of them" he
soliloquized, and none too happily
"Did a man ever see such artless
ness-and destructiveness? / won't
scold, though. She will mend as time
goes on"
But Airline did not mend. A week
later Melvin came home to find airline
jubilantly excited as she held up to his
view fancy vest.
'Isn't it cleaned just beautiful?" she
demanded, with sparkling eyes. "You
know how it was spotted. Well, I got
your tooth brush and your hat brush
and some gasoline, and rubbed, and
rubbed, and rubbed, and-why, how
glum you look, dearie"
"Only amazed at the fine job you
have done," observed Melvin craftily.
"It's the limit" he muttered, once
alone. 'Ill have to consult mother
and see what can be DONE"
But mother was kindly indulgent
She smiled in her gentle, patient way.
"My boy" she said, don't forget
that Airline is young and inexperienced.
And remember one thing-all these re-
markable experiments of hers are
actuated by the very best impulses in
the world. She means well, and ]
wouldn't try to subdue the kindly
spirit for worlds, if I were you"
| SO Melvin bore his burden patiently.
Then came a final move on the part
tof Airline that very nearly drove him
frantic. He searched the wardrobe one
evening for light summer coat he had
not worn for some time, to find it
gone.
"Oh, yes, remember" spoke Airline
quickly. II gave it away, dear. One
sleeve was torn and patched and de-
cided it wasn't good enough for you"
Melvin said no more, but he looked
pretty serious. He recalled having left
some papers in the pocket of the old
coat. They were of no particular
value to an outsider, but they referred
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
His Prescription.

He had been out the night before,
during a Zeppelin raid. The shock to
his system was SO great that he had
had to sit up with a friend and finish
two bottles Of restorative, and start on
a third.
In the morning he naturally felt i'll,
so he hied himself unto the man Of
pills and potions.
One glance was sufficient for the doc
tor to diagnose his case.
"Ah, yes! Any special symptomw
eyes, doctor. Every now and then !
come over so funny. Something in
side me keeps coming up and then set
Ting down again.
"Ah, yes" replied the unsympathetic
brute. 81 know what's the matter with
you. You've swallowed a lift. Here's
a bottle Of my elevating tonic. That'll
hoist it right up through the skylight.
Half guinea, please. Thank YOU
London Mail.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
The, Better
lnpdlse
e.
By Cecile Langdon
Copyright, 1917, by W. G. Chapman.)

Copyright 1917, by w. G. Chapman.)
Lonesome today, I SUPPOSED" ques-
toned Melvin Waite, as he came home
from work to be greeted with the
usual warm and welcome kisses.
''Why, not so much as usual, DEAR"
replied bright and lovely Airline, the
bride of a month. "Of course it is
dreadfully horrid here without you,
but had company nearly hal Of the
afternoon"
"1ndeed?" spoke Melvin.
eyes. It seems that our neighborS
next door have three children-twO
boys and the sweetest cherub Of a little
girl you ever saw. The three of them
trooped into the yard shyly and after
vast secret confab, the tiny miss ap-
preached and asked me if / would
make belt for each Of the brothers,
as they had wooden swords and she
a flag and they were going to war;"
81 declared" commented Melvin, smil-
ing in his usual good-natured way.
''They got hold Of broad leather
strap" went on Airline. swell, to make
the story short 1 cut it in two and
found some buckles in your fishing
kit"
"Um" muttered Melvin under his
breath, "of course, the silver ones
She'd be sure to pick out the pref
test"
II sewed the buckles on and fitted
up the little ones nicely" Airline pro-
ceeded with her narration. "Then the
delighted tots played soldier to their
hearts content. 1t was very pleasant
break in the monOtony, for, dear, you
know 1 count every minute until you
come home"
Which compliment of alteration and
a hug and q kiss won Melvin over to
forget his cherished buckles. Soon,
however, his brow clouded anew.
"The scissors wouldn't cut the tough
leather" prattled on Airline breez1ly,
"but oh! your razor was so sharp.