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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-14

Il 1SsS0AA4s = OOA1 ! AUUW YOU,
Y0u win soon enough" he an.
!swered, srimly. TITS my business to
ask. have been detailed by the C.
%. and Q. to detect robberies. There's
been quite lot stolen, but nothing
offered for sale by the thieves. At
hrst we suspected the yard men. One
man, the freight agent at Newmarket
was discharged. But still the thefts
continued. And now I've found out."
The girl eyed him in horror.
Surely" she pleaded. wide-eyed,
lyon don't think Tn a-thief2"
SIt's called stealing" he returned,
grimly. I-f'm afraid I'll have to
take you away-under arrest"
She ghrnnk back, but her eyes never
left his.
a.After-you," she began, falterlngly.
"After-you-the railroad found ont
1T wasn't the freight agent at New,
market that had stolen the goods
did you take him back7"
sNo," replied Young, confused. .But
what's that to you? You're cnught
red-handed."
Apparently 3d." she retorted, cool
~. Judging from the same standards
you-your railroad-uses. You ask
what is it to me. I-I'm his daugh.
ter"
"Ah!" exclaimed Young, with a
bright thought. II see. You are In
league with him. This IL bis place"
1T is not" she snapped, angrlly.
"And there Is no league. Fathers In
ina OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES you put
him. You called him guilty, and then
refused to reinstate him when you
learned differently. Isn't that-ateal-
ing7 Stealing his good name-send-
ing him out In the world under q
cloud-an undeserved cloud7 You had
thefts between Newmarket and Park.
Vile. didn't your
Yes, butt"
you have q siding between those
.points9" che demanded, and he nod.
ded, perplexed. staring at her angry
features with admiration, for she WINS
now prettier than ever.
"Well why didn't you look for your
-thieves-there?" she demanded.
'.You didn't have sense enough, that's
Why. You've been leaving cars on sid.
ings. In out-of.the-way places. fair
prey for anybody who wanted to get
to them. wanted to prove that to
the railroad. So I came down here
tn 11nC1os0 ,nlaNo ,Nlnoo thon Isvn
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-14
Scarcely Knew Him.

Scarcely Knew Him.
First Girl-Yes / married the SER.
geant just two days after ! met him
and three before he smiled.
Second Girl-And was he good lool-i
ing7
First Girl-Well. yes; ms near as Il
enn recollect him, he was.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-14
p -

Just as soon as you eat tablet o1
Pape's Dlapepsin all the dyspepsia. in
digestion and stomach distress ends.
These pleasant. harmless tablets Of
Pape's Diapepsin never fail to make
sick, upset stomachs feel fine at once.
and they cost so little at drug stores.
Adv.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-14
STOMACH ACIDITY,
INDIGESTION, GAS
oUIcKl EAT JUST ONE TABLED
OF PAPE's DiAPEPsiN FOR
INSTANT RELIEF.

When meals don't ct and you belch
gus. acids and undigested food. When
you feel Jumps Of distress in stomach,
pain. flatulence. heartburn or headache
Here Is instant relief-No waitingi
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-14
Wartime MEAL
IS SUCCESSFUL
Students at New York State Col
lege Of Agriculture Forego
Annual Banquet.
Simplest OF FOOD SERVED
Women Play Nest Important Part In
Bringing About Reform-Patri-
otic Americans Urged 10 Eat
More Elsipin Place Of Meat.

The banquet which Is overelabOrate
and.which Is q meal served In addition
to the necessary daily meals o. which
uses foods that our government asks
us to conserve has no place in the
wartime program. Yet there are oc-
casions. according to the United States
department Of agriculture, when the
war activities may be helped by hav-
ing those interested In kindred sub
jects gather ut a meal, so why not
have dinner. or banquet" II you
choose to dignity 1t by that name,
which takes the place Of regular
l1ealf Gucha meal will serve to get
people together and at the same time
may teach q real lesson In food con-
servation.
Not long ago the students at the
New York State College Of Agriculture
rere confronted with the problem Of
whether they should forego their an
Snual banquet or whether they should
make It q wartime meal. They decid-
ed upon the latter course, and it
turned opt to be one Of the most sue
cessful gatherings they had had. As
one of the speakers expressed It, the
meal not only served the purpose Of
calling attention to the possibilities Of
serving dinner while adhering strict
" to food regulations, but the BAN
squeters themselves were immeasur-
ably better on and wonld, feel better
next day because Of the simplicity Of
the food. served 81 $50. q & s
The Part Womsn Ply.
No one has D more Important part
to play In bringing shout this BAN
quet reform than women, since they
are very often charged with the duty
4of providing the meal. especially in
connection with meetings held IN
churches and similar community CEN
ters.
Here are two menus worked out a.
suggestions with the foregoing prinss
ciples In view. They make liberal use
Of fruits and vegetables, for both are
plentiful Aad shealthful. Use amy of
the vegetables and fruits that are pro-
durable In your locality. Patriotic
Americans are being urged to use
more fish. hence the fish In place Of
meat; or. for the inland community,
the use Of poultry. Old poultry can be
sacrificed for such q purpose, as the
meat is cooked ana ground before
using. The menus also make use of
wheat substitutes and are planned. to
use minimum sugar allowance.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-14

Think He's Going to the Deuce.
We know n dear old lady who has
~ n hatred Of cards that she frets
al. her aviator son being called an
"ace."-Boston transcript.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-30
Love on q Postal Gard

Dear Cynthia-About two months ago I
was introduced to a Young man who was in
I was in his company but twice. hut he
asked me TO write to him. which I did by
answering only the postcards which he sent
1s--and these were written in pencil But
letter In pen and Ink.
But. understand. he was at camp about
month before he ever wrote to me:
but cannot make him or his people under
than q friend to him. which, of course.
On the last postcard he had written
''Darrels Of kisses Now. do YOU think this
'wes proper to he written openly?
who was not born In this country. This
young man like very much: but my friend.
seem to taunt me about him. Now. wha'
fns SSs yon.s me mats sG possa .srds
80 At camp. mean. that re only niled witt
Icvs I Do not care much about: or 10 TO con na,
sivsxs showed me a good time7
which shall II ber
Do you think the ono at caTn means al
he says on the postcards abcyt his ,oy. for
TO begin at the end. no young man
writes real openly on a postal card. II
yeu are anxious in any way at all to
k6op up a casual friendship with the boy
n camp would write and ask him not
10 send those loving" postal cards. as
poreons are apt to misunderstood them.
You might suggest that you will gladly
write to him II he will in turn write
the boy in camp would not mean giving
up the foreign-born young man. Until
you are engaged 1t Is safe to have many
men friends. If you like the boy at
home, 60 out with him. no matter what
your friends say.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-30
Judge by Circumstances


Dear Cynthia-About three years ago.
when first started to become acqua inted
with boys. i met fine young man. year
older than myself We soon became fast
friends and in time came to love each
other very. very dearly. so that now ca
hearts"
This young man has often tried to kiss
me and occasionally / allowed him to do
so. hut most of the time I refused. for fear
care for each other much.
Perhaps YOU will wonder why are not
engaged under these circumstances. but, YOU
sec we are both very young yet Besides tho
young man Is not in position to marry for
several years as he is now training for his
vocal. Ion in tho University of Pennsylvania
and; am happy to say is therefore In the
Cynthia. dear. do you think I have done
wrong In allowing him TO kiss me those few
and really noble fellow. a leader In man,
circles and always admired and respect ed
! could say so .'@1ny more splendid things Of
MN but know that eventually he will read
this In your column: Or. on the other hand,
do you think our relationship Ia close enough
TO make an occasional kiss permissible?
We are both SO anxious to do what Is
right. Cynthia. That is why 7 have come
To your valuable column for advice in this
matter. MARJORIE
Under the circumstances ID seems as il
it would he better for a girl and man In
n case such as you describe to become
engaged. tThis fer their own knowledge
as II they have to wait some time to he
married they need not tell their friends
they are engaged) With the knowledge
that they intend to marry as soon as the
way Is clear, IL would seem that an oc-
casional kiss would be allowable.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-30
THE DAILY NOVELETTE,
CUPID AT CHECK ROOM
BY Elizabeth I. Saunders

asked Ssd aew Sa' eu thIs remars k
Mavis arose to her full hye feet two.
have my new dress?'
do you realize you have my new
coat?" he answered calmly.
Yes. but It's all your fault. and you
know IT," eho whined. Il realized that
i is my fault, and am not vth; The least e. bit
mean?" she asked hotly. II mean that
like you. and intend to know you
better--now let Us dance" A few weeks
later. as Jack called to see Mavis. Mavia
asked II ne wouldn't try to brush up his
memory q bit and bring back her dress.
as she needed 1t.
Are you going to marry me. before !
got" was his only reply. mo. I'm not"
Jack had popped this question 20 many
ceived the same answer, that now he
was most desperate. Yes. you are. and
what's more, you are going to wear the
love dress to our wedding" he re-
piled fierceiy. "But-Jack ] don't love
you" "Oh. yes. you do-and you know
1t. so let's decide right now whens It will
be-" So II was few days later that
10 si IN $ se Sxs drsss na a. sss
later told her friends. II don't know
how 1t happened. but you see Jack was
so forward-once thought he was Inn
polite-but it's just his way-anyway ]
had to marry him in order to get my
dress---but good.by ror now. I must
make call on that dear little check
girl She's some cupid. I'll say"
Tomorro1p's Complete, Novelette,
"A PAN or FUDGE"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-30
At THE check room Of the city de-

At THE check room Of the city de-
1t was nearing the end Of the day. and
their many checked parcels. Mavis Mere
dith was impatiently chewing at the
finger Of an 0ffenseless kid glove. "Oh.
dear, just know that will lose, my
of me-" she thought.
Your check, madame came at last
from the tired check girl; mueh to the
relief Of Mavis: but alas before Mavis
stretched hand Of the check girl a mas
culine hand reached over her shoulder
and laid his check upon the girls palm.
Indignantly Msyis az turned upon the i'm in
sensitive mouth aquiver with anger.
II beg your pardon. sir. but I believe
was here first" she ventured' to the
young aviator.
II am very sorry, lady. Check girl.
please wait on this young lady frst?"
he said. with an amused twinkle in his
eyes. Then to himself he thought "A
s Me s sSs yseS se check
checks, only to return in few mo-
ments with the two packages. both Of
them being suit boxes. Here is your
'.Thank you." came from both parties:
and as they neared the door Jack held
open the doors for his Offendant.
THANK you" she snapped more me-
ciranically than wilifully, and she was
lost in the crowds.
Thank goodness, won't have to
wear my old blue silk tonight.
After hurried supper Mavis went
to her room to dress for the eventfui
night but as she opened the treasured
box all her hopes vanished. for instead
of the dainty party dress she found. to
her horror. that she had an officers
overcoat. \"Oh, then. ] must wear the
old blue dress after ALL" she said al
most pathetically. trying hard to choke
back the tears Of disappointment.
BY the time Mavls and her mother
had arrived at the rally the program
was vigil underway. for the aviator was
already on the platform. Young and
old were craning their necks over the
crowd to get look at the new aviator.
and Mavis did likewise. but as she
recognized the aviator OF the checkroom
coincidence. her anger rose. Just walt
till he gets through. I'll tell him some-
thing" A little while later Mavis was
well aware Of the fact that the speaker
had left the platform. and that the band
had started to jazz 80 invitingly-and
she was also aware Of the fact that this
very impolite aviator was awful nice,
and she liked his personality very much.
but she was not aware OF the fact that
the aviator had recognized her and was
coming toward her. May intrude once
more today and have this dancer" he
ventured. Mavis jumped at the sound
of his voice. Yes, ! .mean--No," she
answered confused.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-30

II is tust a. much patriotic service
for YOU to save fuel as to save food.
war activities call for great quantities
OF fuel IN addition TO the usual demand.
To make this supply available every
American must save. A little thought
in the planning Of your meals, with the
savirR of fuel In view, will make II
possible to save an appreciable amount
each day.
For tbs woman who cooks with gas or
LIQUID fuel, many economies are prac-
ticabie. The purchase Of compart-
n1ent vessel. which enables one to COOK
two or three vegetables over one burner,
is worthw lille economy, since the Sas
from one burner cooks the FOOD ofdi-
narily requiring three burners. Or you
have a colander or wire besket that
Ats over an ordinary Kettle you can
steam such vegetables as SQUASH peas
or carrots over the Kettle IN which the
potatoes are boiling.
Remember that when the flame
spreads up around the side Of the vessel
YOU waste gas. Turn down the 'fiame
after the boiling point is reached. for the
rotatoes will not cook any more quickly
in water that Ia boiling fast than In
water that Is boiling slowly.
The greatest amount OF gas wasted.
however, Is by the indiscriminate use OF
the oven. Too often the oven Is lighted
to bake a single dish when by little
careful planning the whole dinner can
be baked by the heat expended upon one
dish.
Three Fuel-Savine Dinners
Here are three dinners planned to
utilize the heat Of the oven to the best
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-30
A Maid and TUO Men
The Story of the Girl Who Vas Left Behind
By HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR
By Public Lcdoc Co.

that. Ruth. but do think he's inter.
estcd, you know the old adage. some.
thing about being caught on the re.
bound, never could remember the
thing"
well. ! feel less like a criminal thar
have felt in quite while" Ruth re-
turned her eyes suddenly filling with
tears.
You old darling, things will come
out all right for you yet. you, see If they
don't. why. you've always been my
ideal story book girl, Ruth. and the story
always ends right for girls who are
heroines"
"Not during the war, Helen toe many
girls have lost their men through cir
cumstances that were never thought CT
before. and ] was a dreadful little fool.
You know I don't deserve it. And then
there's Myra."
1t was out, that dread thought that
had been in Ruth's mind in spite of her
effort to dislodge it.
Scott wouldn't look at Myra." Helen
returned quickly. why, Ruth your
mind is distorting things terribly. You
are allowing NOuTSelI 10 lT1dSlHe tHlHBs
that you ordinarily know could never
happen. Do you think Scott is going to
marry Myra because she happens to be
on hand with a new way of fixing her
hair? How silly you are, dear. Don't
you agree with me?"
"Myra loves him. and that's a great
deal" Ruth persisted. And she hasn't
the slightest idea that I care; not the
slightest"
"Myra may never see Scott at all, "
Helen returned.
"Oh yes she will. but I'm going to
take your advice. Helen, and not worry"
Helens words had done more than
Ruth knew to cheer her up. The un.
| conscious ridculing of Ruth's attitude
was the best possible thing for her con.
stant brooding, and for the next few
| days Ruth was happier. And then ou,
of clear sky something horrible hap
pened. something so totally unexpected
that it struck with all it's force one OF
the little group of people that had SC
bravely learned its lessons in the hard
book of sacrifice, and had learned to be
| so proficient that no one dreamed of the
secret worries. the little misgivings that
| occasionally came to cause unrest
| (Tomorrow's installn,ent deals with the
| biggest sacrifice of all)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-30
SS11TTLE fishes in the brook,

G11TTLE fishes in the brook,
- Daddy catch them with hook"
But, no, these goldfish are not caught
with a hook You carefully examine
the tank. with its countless little fish
you select the one you want TO fdd 70
,your own aquarium or goldfish bowl,
and then a very skillful young lady,
whose father feel quite sure. must
have been first cousin to Sir 1zaak wall
ton Tor ~as 1t Newton?), slips UP back
of the unsuspecting little Ash with a net
and captures 1t without so much as
grain of salt on its tail The small fishes
are only five cents each, while larger
ones may be had for ten cents and so
completely fascinated was | by the deft
manner in which this young lady cap
lures them I bought almost more than
my aquarium could hold.
So popular are georgette blouses these
days that in order to retain that per
sonal identity in clothes" which is so
desirable, ones waist of georgette must
have an individual touch Recognizing
this all-important act. one of the shops
is displaying a dainty model of white
georgette, embroidered in dartish blue.
The neck is rounded. the embroidery ex-
tends around the neck and on each side
of the front, and the result is waist
without which your fall suit, If it be Of
blue. will not he complete. And this
lovely blouse can be had for s4.75.
The closing of theatres and movies
has lis back again to cards. and now
the quiet stiffness of the family living
room is broken evenings by such mys-
ter r,ous-to the uninitiated--remarks as
81 pass or "Tll make 1t a heart" And
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-30

Dear Cynthia-Please tell me what to do,
Am a young girl sixteen years of age.
klaaHy times I have come in contact with
/. different kinds Of boys. All Of these hovs
were very intelligent and treated girls
vsry well. But none of them were educated
70 my :TseS Sov S don mean nean 1S ssy II, 5hS Sa
peofsesionai men. but do like those who It
wrong idea? ANXIOUS.
Girls as q rule are older for their age
than boys. 50 at your age II is only
natural that you hnd this condition.
I Juat you wait a little while and give
these boys you speak Of chance to
.oPoW up. As for yourself when you
lIaeet men few years older than you
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-30

7. Moro than 81 900 banking positions In
ENGLAND arc now held by women.
2. The American Red Cross will furnish
one Christmas gift containeP for every soi-
dier In the a. +. +. to his next Of kin.
3. These containers may be obtained from
the Red Cross by applying with the coupon
bearlnG the name. address and number OF
Coupons are ISSUED to soldiers.
:. bride should write her note Of thanks
iiilnmediateiy. linn sfter the receipt ef each we'd
hastened: In this ease. she may write her
notes after the honeymoon.
is to run them through the potato plcer
while they are still warm from the Arst
piece OF briGht cOlored cloth cut square. nm
hemmed and used like . knitting baE for
carrying parcels.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-30
LIZ III

LXIII
TN THE days that followed. Jack did
i become interested in Natalie Jergens
Once Ruth met them out driving in
Jacks little motor car, and Natalie had
blushed and waved while Jack had
looked slightly embarrassed.
Natalie was so admirably suited to
Jack in every way. There was nothing
very much to her. but she tried pa
thetically to feel deeply over things, to
understand emotions and to come up to
what Helen expected of her. Helen
was to Natalie a marvellous person. to be
patterned after if possible, only II
hardly seemed possible. She confided
naively to Ruth one morning that she
knew she could never do what Helen
had done.
why, just think, to marry Jimmy as
she did without telling her people, and
10 live in that dreadful little place with
him. oh, it was just too wonderful and
awful"
And Ruth looking into Natalie's cloud
less blue eyes, knew that to Natalie 1t
had been just too wonderful and aw-
full" Natalie was little person who
had no unsounded depths she was Cne of
the women. and there were many, who
would never feel the lack of independ-
ence in fact who rather resented such n
thing as n slur on their attractiveness.
Natalie was woman who liked being
dependent. and Jack wanted just that
type Of woman.
II don't really think Helen minded. "
Ruth had remarked.
"Oh. of course she didn't mind. that's
the beautiful part of it, Natalie has
| tened to say. afraid lest Ruth think
her callous. But how splendid she Of
fered in the next breath, that she
could come back home to live while
! Jimmy Is away" She pronounced
annoyed Ruth. and yet it was impos-
sible to feel annoyed with Natalie whc
was such a veritable infant.
Natalie's tactics with men were very
pretty and all very much alike, Sht
had a system of eye dropping and hel
soft cheeks would flush softly, and sht
would act very, very helpless. and soms
men seemed TO like the method Yer!
much.
when looked at Natalie" Ruth con
fded to Helen, II wonder II ! am get
ting cid, Do you ever feel that way
too?"
my child. Tn married, remember,
Helen returned, and I feel as old a!
Methuselah when Natalie chatters to me
but ! don't mind. because she's easil,
sauelched and she's an awfully nice kit
| even IL there isn't much to her"
''She told me that she was simply wilt
over the men in uniform; she goes tc
all the dances given for them arount
town"
Helen laughed and then scbere'
quickly. Ruth, do you think Jack II
Interested"
Yes, ] think so. do you?"
Helen drew long sigh of relief. g
was so afraid you might not he sen
sible about II. Natalie is just the kint
of girl Jack ought to marry, littl'
scatterbrain whom he can bully to his
hearts content. OF course, l don't think
he's in love with her yet, understand
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-30
To Join the Emergency Aid
, the Editor Of Woman's Page:

To the Editor Of Wonian's Page.
Dear Madam would like to join the
Emergency Aid What are the rules? Do
have TO wear a uniform7
Would like 10 purchase a gift for a new
born baby Could you suggest anything for
about $40? II is boy. Shall i send the
sir or shall ! carry Il with me7 MY hus-
christening will be at a sea snore resort.
FRANCHISE.
In order to join the Emergency Aid
you must be recommended by two
persons. IL you want to wear the uni
form these persons must be already
members OF the Emergency Aid. The
uniform is not required. however, as a
qualification for joining. II you take
out that sort of a membership you are
obliged TO give at least six hours week
service to the organization. Apply 1928
Walnut street.
Why don't you give that baby boy two
war-savings stamps to start a nest
egg for him in the world? These will
cost $4,21 apiece. Other suggestions are
silver sup. child's knife, fork and
spoon set or a robe for a coach Has
the baby a crib? Bring the gift with
yo,u III II Is small