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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
Fair Play Discusses
Married UnnDineRa

Dear Miss Grey. This In in ans
wcr To the letter from "Perplexcd'
regarding whether or not he In jus
fled in getting IA divorce.
am also interested In a religious
sect which practices healing by
prayer and know that the IDEAL
which IN hoped 20 be realized by
them AS soon AS T,ortdbie IL the mar.
riage which IL based On intellectual
and spiritual attraction rather than
the physical, not INDUCING In the
physical excepting for the reprotuc-
ton OF children. and I know Of sew
cral families where this kind Of a
life Is lived and they seem 10 enjoy
"a happiness which IL far above that
enjoyed by the ma Jority OF mankind.
can almost hear some Of your
male readers Eaying that this IL all
talk and that there IL nothing 10 Il,
but that In only 90 be expected. "
all leaders Of tho world--no matse.
in what they are lcaders-are always
considered fanatics until about 30 or
100 years later. when the rest OF
mankind is beginning TO follow IN
their foottcps: bat no long as tbs
leaders have their own happiness
what matters IL To them what the
rest of mankind thinks or says2
In one of the books which l have
read on this subject u said that tho
woman usually arrived at this stage
Of development first and that rather
than destroy her home by demanding
that her husband conform TO her
IDEAL, IL was the part Of wisdom for
her TO try TO gradually lead him 10
her belief. and / know Of a case in
particular where the hustxnnd OF the
mast physical type gradually
changed 10 his wife's opinions and
they are very happy.
In regard TO the case In question. I
think that the wife in this family is
not helping her spiritual develop
ment. but Is rather hinder1ng IL for
she seems TO be thinking only Of her
self with no consideration for her.
children or her husband and the
is nothing that viii hinder spiris
progress 10 much as SELFTSHNEsS0
Possibly she has never thought Of Il
In this way and II IL was brought 70
her attention there might be some
chance Of a reconciliation-that Is IL
she still cares for her husband at
all. II Ahe no longer cares for him.
I would say that he is justified In
getting the divorce. FAIR PLAY.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
RLqtto1;g Ts &c Ga ,4 &cz

here he said that after the war he
and hfH cousin would take "A trip %
Honolulu. I have sent him nice
box nearly every week. lots Of nice
books. and always thinking OF some
thing forssis comfort
Ifo gays have done more for him
than anyone. and that N ho didn't
get one Of my dear. sweet letters
every day he would be blue and
cross. have met another friend,
and he cares for me. but l told him
about the first one. and he says he
will cut him out. The first one has
had "A chance. but he iH insured for
$40 900 and some bonds beEides. lie
made them out 20 his sister. his
mother having died just recently.
II seems 10 me II he loves me like
he says he does. he would marry me
and leave IL to me. his sister is apt
90 marry soon. Would you spend
your time bothcring with him or not.
or take the second one
When he comes back ! may never
see him again. or he would take me
now. what would your advice bet
| arm almost 20 years old. HAZEL.
presume you are figuring on
the old adage that "A bird in
hand is worth two in the bush"
Like you. / think II the man
ia very much In love with you
he would insist on marrying you
before he goes over there" be.
cause. aH you say. he may never
return II may not be the wise
thing. the coolheaded thing to
do. But when was true love
ever wise and cool headed7
II you really cared for the sol
der boy. you wouldn't be asking
me whether you should throw
him over for the other chap. And
II you don't really care for him.
he might just as well know IL
now. Remember. you must be
fair 10 him as well an 20 your.
self. Becausc he did not make
out his Insurance 10 you should
not be any cause for you 20 com
plain or 10 think the less Of him.
III you are liking him because he
has insurance. you are on the
wrong road. Liking people for
what they have is the wrong
principle. Like them for what
they are. thing I would let the
soldier boy know the situation
and give him a chance 10 speak.
Play fair II you expect fair
treatment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
PEAS AND PODS

Moncymilion mansion on the loiH de HONEYWELL
John rent 10 a tenement which hasn't got yard
The Moneymilions winter at the Hotel Coronado,
They tho Maine heights OF COLORADO
so the Moneymion MANSIONS closed upon the boulevard
While John sticks I'm his tenement which hasn't got yard
Moncymion children and his wife has just ms many
Johns wife has but she couldn't spare them any
And To notice think II hard
Johns the boulevard
I wonder Gardener ana thinks II odd
podess this peacre pod
Copyright 1918. n. T. ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
Must Work

South Dakota youth found to be the most perfect
for military service. Figures in the department show
that than 80 per of the young examined under
the seectve service draft found in good physical
dton
Now South Dakota isn't going to have the sayathomes
1oafing the job.
work fight law has been passed which will put
end to loafng effecuay the limits being Is to 81
This law also definitely determines between essential and
non-essena work. first results being that all poorooms in
South Dakota will be forced to close their doors spottng
balls green table is not regarded essential.
If there is anything less essential than professional
pool shark don't know what it is, and South Dakoas
action may be precedent for other states in taking
their lounge lizards and other ornamental males.
When the Hun isn't executing military movements he's
busy executing Finnish women and boys
Hare you bog at the front? Then you 1CiH aOant
TO hear VIII G. MacRne, odr correspondent. He may
hare message direct to you from your
Nep name for q cat-Hindy. After that remark
able Hun commander aoith nine kVes
At least the BoLsheviks killed German Ambassador
Mirbnch in approved Prnssan style.
Ne1o York sets fine example in sending food prof
iteers to jail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22

Dear Miss Grey: am writing
you for little advice. have "A
soldier boy AT one Of the canton
manLA. have known him more
than a year and hay. written him "A
letter every day. lie has done the
same. until / have about $50 letters.
lie says he loves no one but mo
and will marry me as Hoon as the
wnr IN over Now. would marry
him before he Toca over. ! love him
well enough. The last time he was
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
The Blood faint in Profits

Draft the profits Put heavier tax on proiItecrs
fixing has not curbed profiteering But the admins
ration has had two objects in mind The first to
cure production Production had to be stimulated Now
the time has to out the second part OF the pro
cram which is to tax large share of the profit OF the big
fellows the public treasury Thus saith our able wash
ington correspondent ellison Gardner.
When are going to make sole business and
net into it for all we're worth? Draft the profits! Ger
fan Just draft the warriors Do We draft the leg
the ann or the ear of man? No, take the whole
regardless of whether he wants to be taken regardless
of the effect upon his whole fe Are the profits OF
hog killing mining corporation more sacred than
the career and the wife, children, mother Of man?
Price-fixng has not curbed the making Of blood money
nut heavier tax the making of blood money! Why not
the heaves100 per cent? You draft the whole You
put hundred per tax the hearts If not the bodies
as we'll of the from whose association and
you take him..
Hint to the Imperial German NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
acid is the correct enbalning fluid for General IL
keeps 'en1 dead!
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22

frrc from ihf"thon anu W "N"iH
stralning them by ovcrwork
1t In an almost universal habit To
wipe the eyes with a pocket hand
kerchicr. A rule this handker'
chief IL not absolutely clean. A n
result OF It's numerous uses, II con
tains germs. which are likely. N In
troduocd into the eye. TO cause morn
or lesa serious infection,
when suffering from cold. one
should be- particularly careful In this
matter
Rubbing the eyes with the I'm
washed hands. or using towels which
others have used. may also result In
disease OF the eyes.
When the eyes feel hot and dry
tho outside lids should be bathe'i
with cold water Unless prescribed
and administered under tho direction
Of physician. eye lotions or washes
should be avoided.
70 avoid atralning the eyes, pcr'
son OF normal vision should hold "A
book IS or is inches from tho face
and on a direct line with tho eyes.
Never hold a book low while reading
The strain on tho eyes In much
greater when the book In held In the
lap. II you make n practice OF read
Ing while lying down. you should bo
careful TO hold your book az the
proper angle.
Always read by a good ligh,. avoid
l ing Klar. or reflection from the print
ed pago. II the iight Is poor. you
will almost certainly hold tho book
too close 10 the eyes and thereby
cause strain.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22

1t looks like big week for Seattle! We're going to
have lot of fun.
Out at the university the bluejaekets, cooperating
with dozens of energetic girls have prepared fine shape
to entertain the communicated at the time raise
money provide a workers hospital and help the
Navy Relief society.
The Girls Victory carnival, from all Indications, will
radate fun There will be Jazz Trail, dancing music and
sports. And it at appropriate time We're all
mighty happy the from the battle where
Americans making such glorious history.
Get into the spirit, folk Chase Old Gloom away.
Make merry.
Mr.. and Mrs. McAdoo preferred TO Uak Saturday
in the Victory parade Second Sure! Who
ant rather ualk than ,cait for janmed street car?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
CONFESSIONS
OF A Wife
FArHElsIiOOD AS a vOCA.
T1ON

Il think. sfargio. ! had my first
rral appreciation ot women during
the Eleanor rsairiow episode wrote
Dick. Your great understanding Of
your own nex and your breadth OF
character In your dealings with the
matter were somcthing I would
never have dreamed OF a woman
doing
when you said that was 90
make my ehoio-. II Hcemcd In ne.
after tho three days Of just plain
hell which had bcen living thru. to
b tho CREATES; thing you could poa-
sihfy give mo.
IA told you before. q, was Jus,
between you and mo: no ono elsa. not
even poor Eloanor. counted
But In my selnahneas and ego
timm I thought II was going To b.
just ike II was befor.. You. dear,
have often laughed at me about
mans forrcttsry. I could have blot
tod all our trouble out entirely from
my heart and brain that night. hu,
ALAS / could see that with you II
would never be tho same again.
Sometimes. dear. In the years
that came after. thought you nj.
mos, hated me. and I was at times
sure you welcomed your long ni~Er
IN bed. because Il kept us moro or
less apart
''Once or twice I let you nee that
other women found mo agreeable. At
times I almost wanted to b. cruel to
| 4 h.. -
| n IL were only to feel hurt In those
years, dear. realized absolutely
what n man misses when he does no,
make marriage his avocatlon.
we mrn. however. am afraid
/ would consider that a rather unrnan.
/ " sort Of an interest. In tho eyes OF
the world. making marriage Euco-ss
| ful il not n mar. sized Job.
~ man can have any sort Of an
avocation. from breeding race horses
TO becoming angels for pretty chorus
girls. Indeed. many men that
know have achieved their greatest
fame by tho way In which they man
aged an avocation Of this kind. Men
/ have looked at them with great. 10
somewhat jOcular. respect. but Of
the men 20 whom their wives were
OF greater moment than anything
else In the world. Il almost seems to
/ me that they were worthless aH buSi.
neBs men.
why Is Il. dear7
rs there something about con.
jugal love that ties one down TO love
/ nlOne7 II that the reason that wo NIL
insist that a woman's place Is In the
home I haven't thought enough
about this. my dear: in fact. IL seems
10 me that ] have never thought
much about what our lives together
meant before now Certainly have
never tried to express II. and do
not think most men attempt 20 do
this. even TO themselves However.
I do know. from all tho experience
that I have had and the marriages
that have seen. that the man who
makes tho most wonderful husba nd
rarely makes anything else. won.
der II the American woman OF today
would DO satisfied with such a mani
| Perhaps. dear, being husband
and father is as much vocation
as being n wife and n mother.
"Will the time ever come when
men realize this7 Down deep in our
hearts we still cling to the ldea that
men must always be men.
THE greatest lovers have not been
good husbands. tho greatest business
men have not been good husbands. ]
sometimes ask myself IL any man n
good husband? We expect women,
after we marry them. TO be always
wives and mothers. We continue TO
be men"
(To BE Continued
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
How 10 Make
Rose PiUOiO

Dear Miss Grey: ! would Ike U
ask YOU how 10 prepare rose leaves
for "a sofa pillow. ! have the leaves
all dry, ana would like TO know what
20 use 10 preserve them. JESslb'
Mix spices. dried lavender
flowers and your favorite saehet
powders with them. and little
salt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
THE TRAMrs hit

A Muncio woman. noted for her
philanthropy. was approached by a
novel kind Of bcggar the other day.
lilo wished money instead OF hand
out"
what H. your great need OF
money right now abe asked. her
hand on her open purse. Arc you
hungry
No. lady. II Amt that no much
he explained. but gotta do my bit
buyin' Thrift stamps
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
A RATIONAL CONCLUSION

The NilnkhrE must buy every
thing on tho installmont plan"
what makes you think So
II heard jimmy Blinks AJAX his
father whether the new baby would
DO taken away II they couldn't keep
up the payments"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
WHILE nE WAS AWAY

"IIollo. MniottG" called out IA
nolghbor ono morning. II saw you
starting away yesterday morning
very early on your fishing trip. Did
you have any luck"
Great was tho reply. while !
was away three collectors called"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
Hippodrone IL
Lnrncsf PInuhOuSf

Dear MiAs Grey: what Ii the
largest theatre I'm New York Cty
and what iH the seating capacity
"BROADWAY JONES"
The Iilppodrome. with a seat
ing capacity OF 5000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
A sEAsONABIE VISIT

Tho Misses Mary Il. Cherry and
Mona Apple and Mrn. Emma =. Jet
sunday Niri, with a sister % Mrs.
Jelly -- Findlay CO.. Rcpuhllean.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
TOO SLOW FOR DAUGHTER

IL ask you. sir. would you take
your daughter 10 hoa play Ike
that"
And I answer you. madam. No.
the chances are ten to one that she
has already seen it, iiarpern.
VIC don't know whether Hid-ahowH
ard museums are still running In
Germany and Austria. but II they
ara. the most Interesting freak prob
afNy Is fat woman or tat boy.
Early 20 bed and early 10 rise.
spend a few minutes each day swat
ting flies.
over tho Alps runs Austria.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22

yet few people
make special II
fort to take care
OF their eyes.
In order q
keep the eyef
sound 10 IN necea
nary To keep them
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22

Girl workers in German factories
are getting $3.50 in cash out of their
wages weekly. and arc compelled 10
use the rest 20 buy war bonds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
Care of the Eyes
Common Habit of Using
Handkerchief to Wipe
Them Often Causes
Infection

Sight IL generally considered the
mnal nrcclous OF the five nennca-.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22

Von Hindenburg couldn't agree irih the kaiser.
Satan doesn't 10 like him. either, Judging Oh the
number of times he's back.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22

over the Alps runs Austria.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22

UNIEW YORK, July l. 1sls.-As res
~ of German plot all of the RAJ
transit lines in the City of New York WI
out of commission at midnight. and not
wheel has turned since on the surface lin
the elevated or any of the tubes. The ent
industrial and social machinery of the c
is dislocated. The millions Of workers hi
no way of reaching their places of busine
Factories, banks and stores are with'
workers and all business is stopped. TIL
being no hope of resumption Of traffic
the rapid transit lines. New York. the cen
of financial and industrial war activities,
paralyzed for the period of the war.
cessation of industrial and financial activ
in the nerve center of the nation has pa
lyzed business throughout the country.
ficials in Washington are in state of pa
because Of the vital interference with all v
activities. II is even rumored that the Ur
cd States cannot longer do its part in
world war and must open negotiations
peace"
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-23
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOLS

At the solicitation Of my many
friends in Sioux county, l have de-
cided to enter the contest for the
office of County Superintendent
of Schools and announce herewith
my candidacy for this office on
the Nonpartisan ballot at the
Primary election. I filed last
year on a homestead in Township
1881, OH which l shall make my
home upon the completion Of my
contract as principal of the De-
Laos, N. D. High School. I have
taught schools in North Dakota
for the past ten years, and have
been principal Of some Of the best
schools in the state. 1 hope to
meet the voters of Sioux county
personally before the Primaries
are held, and promise if elected
that 1 shall devote my entire time
to the upbuilding Of the schools
! of the county.
j. A. PETERSON
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-23
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

1 am a candidate for the office
of County Judge, on the Repub-
lican ticket. l am learned in law,
"a member of the bar in Maine.
Everyone desiring it has had legal
advise from me, free Of charge,
while have been County Judge.
For the homesteader, and with
no expense to anyone, L obtained
from the Interior department,
Feb. IS, 1918, the legal decision
that a homesteader does not have
to pay the Government for his
land in addition to the Indian
payment. i expect to serve the
people faithfully. Thankful for
the peoples votes in the past,
shall also be thankful for them at
the coming. election. Sincerely,
"A. MEG. Beede
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-23
FOR CLERK OF COURT

1 hereby announce myself as a
Republican candidate for the Of
flee of Clerk of District Court for
Sioux county. 1 have been res
ident of what is now Sioux ccun-
ty for the past seven years, hav-
ing been engaged in farming and
stock raising on my homestead in
Menu Township. l have taught
school in Mentz Township the
past year and have taught three
years in what is now Grant coun.
ty. If am nominated and elect
ed 1 shall perform the duties OF
my office to the best of my ability
Earnestly soliciting your vote
and support, I am respectfully,
"A. D. MARTIN
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-23
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCaOOLS

/ wish to announce herewith
chat am candidate on the Non
partisan school ballot for the Of
flee of County Superintendent of
Schools. I completed the teach
ers professional course at the In
diana State Normal, besides two
years Of college work at the Nun.
Gle Normal Institute, Muncie, Ind.
Since then I have taught four
years in North Dakota. For the
past two years I have been prin-
cipal of the Shields school and
during the summer lived on, and
farmed my homestead in Township
1908, Sioux county. 1 earnest.
ly solicit your support at the June
Primaries.
"A. H. GRAPER
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-23
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Upon the solicitation of my
friends in Sioux county, I hereby
announce myself as a Republican
candidate for County Commission
err in the Second Commissioner
District of Sioux county. l have
lived in what is now Sioux coun-
ty practically all my life with the
exception Of a few years while
attending a Normal school in the
east and at the North Dakota Ag-
riculture College. If nominated
and elected I shall devote my
best efforts to serve the best in
terests Of the county. Appreciat.
ing your vote and influence, ]
am very respectfully,
JOSEPH MEM
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-23
FOR SHERIFF

Subject to the will of the vot-
ers, / hereby announce my candi-
dacy for the Republican nomina-
ton, for Sheriff Of Sioux county
at the Primary election, June Goth.
I was the first sheriff of Sioux
county and after serving. two
years and three months did not
stand for reelection in 1916, to
comply with the spirit of the con.
stitution which limits the term
Of sheriff to four years continuous
service. Soliciting the support
and influence Of my friends
throughout the county, / am re.
spectfully,
-CHAS. B. GAYTON
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-23
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR

1 wish to announce to the vot-
ers of Sioux county that I am a
candidate for the office of Coun-
ty Auditor and my name will be
found on the Republican ballot at
the Primary election, June &C.. ]
have been resident of the coun.
ty since last year when I made
homestead entry in Township
1882. have the necessary
qualifications and am familia,
with the duties of the office. So.
Letting your support, 1 am Re.
spectfu1ly,
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-23
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

At the Non-Partisan League
convention for the 49th Legisla-
tive district embracing Sioux,
Adams and Hettinger counties, I
was endorsed for representative
from Sioux county, and my name
will BE on the Republican ballot
at the Primary election. In the
event Of my election / promise to
promote legislation for the best
interests of state, district and
county. Soliciting the support Of
the republican voters Of the 10th
district. I am respectfully,
w. L. CADDELL
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-23
For County Auditor

I hereby announce that I am a
candidate for the office Of County
Auditor Of Sioux county, subject to
the endorsement Of the Republican
voters at the June primaries. I
fully comprehend the responsibility
attached to the Office of county au-
ditor, and if elected will fulfil to
the best Of my ability the duties
pertaining to that Office, and will
ever be on the alert to safeguard
the interests of the county in gene.
raj. Soliciting your vote and sup.
port, | am respectfully,
IT. E. DAVIS
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-23
FOR SHERIFF

TO the Voters, Taxpayers and
Farmers Of Sioux county, N. D.:
At the solicitation of my friends,
{ hereby announce myself as q
Republican candidate for the Of
flee of Sheriff Of Sioux county. I
have lived in the neighborhood'
north Of Mcintosh since January
1910, and am now located on the
Cedar River on the NV Quarter
Of Sec. "a, Twp. 40, ring. 86. I
shall appreciate your influence
and support at the Primaries,
June 26, Respectfully,
JAMES M. GROONfS
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-23
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS

wish to announce that I am a
candidate for reelection to the
office Of Register Of Deeds of
Sioux county on the Republican
ticket. 1 have held this office
since the organization of the coun-
ty and in the event my conduct
Of same meets with your approx
al I ask your vote and support. ]
promise i'll the future, as in the
past, to devote all my time and
best efforts to the service Of the
county Respectfully,
j. G. SHIELDS