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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-03-14
The Pneumonia season.

The cold, damp weather OF March
seems to be the most favorable for
the pneumonia germ. Now is the
time to be careful. Pneumonia Of
ten results from a cold. The quicker
a cold is gotten rid Of the less the
danger. AS soon as the first indi-
cation of a cold appears take Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. AS to the
value Of this preparation, ask any
one who has used 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-03-14

False TeethWe pay up TO sl2 so.s
Send Parcel Post or write for particu-
Rlnghnmton. N. ", 7w4t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-03-14
Housekeeper Wanted.

A middle aged farmer wants
housekeeper, good wages and inter
est in chickens. One with boy 10 or
70 years preferred. Address IS
Reflector office. 1tdltW"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-03-14
Tells Why Chicks Die

Save all your baby chicks. Simple
home solution prevents white Diar-
rhoea. Cures sick chicks over night.
Write e. j Refer Poultry Expert, sos
Refer Building, Kansas city, Mo, to-
day for free chick book. million
people have read this free book and
raised their hatch. 7w4t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-03-14
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy Fa-
vorite for Colds.

]. L. Easley, Macon, H., in speak
ing of Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy says, During the past fifteen
years it has been my sisters favor
tie medicine for colds on the lungs.
myself have taken it number OF
times when suffering with a cold
and it always relieved me promptly
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12

chases-stylish, distinctive outer-appare that must
go because of lack of room.
New Fall goods arriving hourly for which
must provide instantly. Therefore these
dra site reductions
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12

Not so fast, my friend" said Mr.. Fox,
with laugh II have the best OF you TINS
time, can nun out the way came IN IN
iiFv and even if YOU should bark what
good would il do? should be home by the
time your master got out here.
Mr.. Dog glanced at the gate as Mr.. Fox
was talking and 10 his surprise he saw the
big stone right under il which was the
only place Mr.. Fox could get out.
Mr.. DOG tried not 10 laugh, for he knew
now that Mr.. Fox was caught and did not
know il.
Il would not be in your place, MIR.
Dog" said Mr.. Fox, "for great deal, for
you are not only tied but you have sore
foot, / see; you cannot run.
III would not be in yours, either" SAID
Mr. Dog, knowing, of course, that Mr.:
Fox could not in the least see his point OF
view.
''Oh, that is all very well for you to say
because you never can be like me, SAID
Mr.. Fox, sitting down a little way from
Mr.. Dog, just as il he intended to spend tn
evening.
Your weapons are nothing compared
10 mine went on Mr.. Fox. Why, look
at nv teeth, Mr.. Dog; see how sharp they
are. and look at my paws: you cannot
show such sharp claws as mine; you can
not dig as fast or as deep as | can. Now
tell me, Mr. Dog, how could protect your
self If YOU were in danger What weapons
do YOU possess should like TO know?
There is only one weapon | can use
against you tonight, anyway, said MIR.
Dog. though ! can sometimes MP you
pretty hard, Mr.. Fox"
Yes, when you can catch me, said MIR
Fox, rolling ever on the ground and laugh
ing at the thought that Mr.. Dog was tied.
But this weapon you have that you
can use, what is it, Mr.. Dog?" asked Mr.
Fox. ITO me you look quite helpless. !"
Il will show you" said Mr.. Dog, be-
ginning to bark
20 no, That won't work tonight my
friend am of. Good night
But Mr.. Fox was this time mistaken; he
was not of. He was running around the
ward like mad creature, for the gateway
was not only closed, but the fence around
him was very high and made Of heavy wire.
He was caught, and there was no way out.
Hush Hush, And let me outr' he
begged Of Mr.. Dog. 81 never will make fun
81 YOU again. You have weapon, even
If YOU are tied"
But Mr. Dog would not stop. He bark
ed louder and sharper and Mr.. Fox chas-
ed around the yard faster.
Pretty soon out came Mr.. Man; but he
did not use the gun. as Mr.. Fox expected.
Instead he caught Mr.. Fcx in a box and
put him in wire pen.
How about my weapons pow?' asked
Mr.. Dog the next day, as ne limped up to
the wire pen where Mr.. Fox sat looking
very sad.
You win said Mr.. Fox with a sad
shake of his head. 'fIf ever get out of this
place ] will tell everyone Of my family
that you are well supplied with weapons.
Give me chance for my life and I'll
run for it, and If you catch me / will
own up that you are better supplied with
everything than | am
'I'll talk with you when my foot gets
we'll, said Mr.. Dog, limping away.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
THE HEART HUNTERS.
11H x10zNNX 11OxV 8IN0s
BY Mary Douglass.
Author of ''Hunting-a A Husband" Hand
ling Husband"
BY Mary Douglass,

PREPARATIONS.
Chapter XIV.
The large square envelope was covered
by handwriting l knew wcll-Eddic
Smiths. In few brief words he said he
wcs coming TO sec me; on the day after
tomorrow.
The old rcmorsc caught me: Eddie
Smith coming, and what would have 70
show him? My work had not reached such
n high standard, the criticisms were not no
encouraging. | must account to Eddie for
the money had spent.
For the first time felt the whole under
taking had been a shabby one.
why the serious mood" said Alice
James, cutting in on my thoughts.
"A friend of mine is coming to vtslt me
from the country" | answered.
Oh cried Alice, some delightful hay
seed. Why don't YOU write her you'll be
out Of town.
81 can't" I answered, "he's an old
friend Of my aunt's and"
Mortgage on the farn?" qucried Alice
gayIy. j., .,,,. ;,
For some reason, Alicc's mock gayety
II do think, if he's an old friend of
yours. you ought TO entertain him. Is he
wealthy old bachelor
YES" ! answered absently.
Alice became suddenly enthusiastic.
We'll give him q big dinner Send to the
caterers for it, and, let's see whom shall
we have?'
Hes awfully simple, and think he'd
just rather have plain little dinner"
'Nonsenser cried Alice, doing away
with my objections once and for all:
Il shall order the dinner of Morelh. Wen
geta few flowers, and isn't there someone
from the art school you can ask, and
Betty"
Betty entered on this discussion.
''I'm going out for dinner Thursday
night she said indiiferently, have things
as you choose, of course"
felt a little at sea. 1t was my party.
Eddie was nv guest. And, little as |
wanted it, Alice had taken it sweeIy out
Of my hands and given me only the power
10 agree.
It'll be charming, you'll sec;'' said
Alice, 'and we'll make our bachelor rooms
look delightful
"You might almost think he was COM
inc to see YOU, Alice" said Betty, putting
on her blue checked gingham apron.
Come, Prudence. help me get things
ready You might peel the potatoes,
Alice"
"Just let me- finish the menu for
Morelli"
Alice piled the cushions behind her and
lighted monogrammed cigarette.
She must have had lot to plan. for
when Betty and | were setting the table,
she was still looking down at the pad.
Isn't she artisuc?" whispered Betty.
looked in. Aloe, in the vivid blue she
wore SO much, was lying back against the
black cushions. Her crow-black hair
waved back from her white forehead
"She is lovely" | sighed. OF course
she was doing it sll with the kindest
motives in the world.
Tomorrow-Coatrasts
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK
By Lee Papa.

Nv cuzzin Artie came Ground last
mite with a big falts mustash that he
bawth IN store for seDts, and me and
him made up tne one TO play on nv
sister Gladdls. Artle putting on the falts
mustash and pops ram coat and me going
out and ringing the door bell and then
going up to Gladdiscs room and saving
There's some fellow down stares to see
you, GladdIs.
Goodniss, who is il, and don't say some
fellow, say gentilman, sed Gladdis
There's a gentilman down stares to see
you, i sed.
That's better, who is it? sed Gladdis.
Some gentilman, sed.
i know that, watts be look like? sed
Gladdis.
He looks like he dident have mute
sents, sed Wich he did, in the big falts
mustash and pops rain coat, and Gladdis
sed, How dare you say sutch thing? Has
be got little mustash?
He's got a mustash, ! sed
0, its MIR Larker, the ideer of him
coming calling so soon. knew | made a
hit with him, sed Gladdis. And she quick
put some more powder on her nose and
went down stares, me following her and
wen she wawked In the parler Artie got up
off the sofer with hisfalts mustash hiding
half of his face and pops rain coat looking
more like ladys dress than pops rain coat,
saving, good evening, Miss Potts, how
are you this morning, it will be a nice
aftirnoon if it don't rain.
Well, upon my werd, sutch impertin-
ents, sed Gladdis
Don't menshin it, sed Artie Hes some
fellow, amt he? | sed. And Gladdis made
such grab for Artie and Artie fell down
on account of getting all twisted up in
pops rain coat, and his falts mustach
came off and Gladdis quick picked it up
and woodent give it back, and this aftir-
noon hunted all throo her bewro drawers
without getting it, only bet Ill get sum
thing elts wen she secs her bewro drawers,
all rite.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
By Henrietta Grsuei
THOUGHTS FOR WASHING DAY.

Once / heard u worn, tiredlooking
woman declare she enioyed washing more
than auv other household task she had TO
do IN her long round Of hard work. She
had a number Of small children aod her
square Of lswn was kept as clean a. her
Rest room, for it was her bleaching
ground" Often, all her yard and this
little space was covered with lines hung
close with small garments; and white
things wee spresd, soaking wet, on the
grass to whitsn again.
Julia Ward Howe must have known
such mother, too, whom she wrote
The clothes line is rosary
OF household help and care;
Each little saint, the mother loves,
Is represented there.
And when across her garden plot
She wslks with thoughtful heed,
l should not wonder If she told
Each garment for lead.
For, Celia's scarlet stockings hang
Beside Amelia skirt
And Bibo's brc,eches which of late,
Were sadly smeared with dirt
Yon kerchief, small, wiped bitter tears
For Ill success al school;
This pinafore wss torn 10 strife,
'Twixt Fred and little julie.
And that device Of finest web
All over costly lace,
Adorned our eldest when she danced
At some gay fashion place.
A stranger, passing, | salute
The household In its wear
And smile &c think how near of kin
Are love and toll and prayer
Hard work, like religion, has been called
to endure many false accusations; but the
woman with nothing to do, begins TO
dwell upon herself too much. The mind
occupied with homely duties, the body
wearied by working Tor loved ones will
hardly have paralysis of reason or merry
Gus spells
Over-work and under-rest do send many
women 70 hospitals, but II Is not the work
itself Gor work is the worlds greatest
blessing; it is the way In which 1T is done.
Women Get themselves tasks that neither
God nor man require of them. They work
too long, they eat too little, and conse-
quently suffer from over-work.
If women would remember not to mix
their work; if they would not hurry too
much and be 100 anxious to be thought
''hustler5"; if they would remember
haste makes waste, we would have more
women who love their big hard jobs and
find beauty even in tub of suds or a
clothes line.
There are few neighbors who are able
to tell whether you arc smart" and
"hustIer" or not, and it is dangerous to
let them judge by your actions. II is none
OF their affair, anyway
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
GiYiish, Wrinkfe-Free
Skin Easy to Hare

Since it's remarkable astringent and tonic
properties became known. clever women
all over the world have been using the
saxoite face bath TO tone up" their
faces. remove wrinkles and draw flabby
checks and neck back 10 normal. After
using the solution, the face Immediately
feels much frmer. The skin tightens
evenly all over the face, thus reducing
lines and sagginess. The formula is pow
dered saxolite. one ounce dissolved in
witch hazel. one-half pint
This simple and harmless face bath is a
splendid thing for the outdoor girl, since
sun, wind and flying dust are so provoc-
atiye of squirting and other coutortions
which cause wrinkles and crows feet Also
IL Is fine TO freshen up tired face in hot.
denreSSiDx weather.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
Values 81. so to SIS. 90
Fine Sport Hats
$1.5O
Made of "Winchon, = and HinOki
Braid, formerly $3.50

All have large. pllabIe brlnS, bound
and banded with all SIX groS gram rib
bon All the popular c0lorS in tins
! OF.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12

Suits, Coats, Dresses, Waists, Skirts and other
Fashionable Summer Apparel for Women and
Misses take low prices for this final dis
Posal.
This Sale includes many belated summer pur
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
MR.. DOGS WEAPON.


Mr. Fox went over the hill ono night
smiling to himself, for he had seen that
very day Mr.. Dog, who was always very
eliscourteous to him, tied up TO post in
the yard.
'fle wont be able to chase me for a
while," said Mr.. Fox, "and l think too,
his foot is sore, for noticed 1t was band
aged.'
Mr.. Fox made rapid bounds over the
ground and soon he was at the barnyard
gate. 'Ill take look just to be sure that
Mr. Dog is still tied up, he SAID ;,
So he peeked through the fence ana
there was Mr.. Dog asleep on the Grouno
and still tied.
The temptation to tease Mr.. Dog was
too strong to resist. so Mr.. Fox crawied
under the gate and went in. but he oid
not notice a big stone which he Knocked
over and which rolled right over the place
be had entered.
'Ha. hal You are tied fast, / see; my
friend" said Mr. Fox, and up jumped hir
Dog, forgetting he was tied, and spfaog 'or
him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
Recovering From Operation,

Mrs Raymond Lane Smith former
resident of Milford, Del, is recovering
from a serious operation at the Pennsyl-
vania Hospital in Philadelphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12

Embracing all the wanted sum-
mer wash materials, and featuring
the newest pockets, belts and shr-
rings.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12

No real danger America will be beaten
before Honduras and Haiti get their troops
over.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
Entire Store Is Inuolued
In this Final
Clean Sweep

We submit the following
specials briefly as fair
examples from the many
hundreds that are displayed
throughout the store.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
SANDMAN STORY.
By Mrs F. A. Wakes.

Oopyrkh, 1918. py McClurs Newupaprs
Syndicate. New Yorb City.
The Denver star., 1918-05-04
ROUSE EVENTS.

Rev. w. T. Thornton spent Monday
in Walsenburg
Monday night the stewardess served
lunch at the YMCA.
Mr.. Lawrence F. Williams and Percy
Campbell stopped over in Rouse, Fri
day. while motoring from Trinidad to
La Veta.
Lieutenant A. l.. Brandon OF Camp
Funston spent Thursday in Rouse Wis
itinig his sister, Mrs r. b. Boggess
Mrs. w. w. Smith returned to Pu.
eblo, Thursday, after spending several
days in Rouse.
Messrs. j. w. Harrison and VIM.
Davenport have purchased Buick.
Messrs. Aaron and Solon Black we're
visitors of Rouse last Friday.
Mr.. James Whisenant of Walsen
spent Sunday and Monday in Rouse.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. More of Oklahoma
arrived this week to remain indefi-
nitely.
Literary program at church tonight
Something special. Everybody is asked
to attend.
The Denver star., 1918-05-04
COLORADO SPRINGS.

This Sunday is the big occasion OF
the spring drive for $500 at Payne
A. NJ E. church. The death struggle
between The Submarines" under
| command of Smith Gee. and THE Air
planes.'' under o. b. Tompkins. will
come off at the afternoon meeting.
when the big gun of the battle will
be fired by Rev. p. A. Pinkney OF st.
Johns Baptist church and the barrage
will be sent up by the choir OF the
Peoples NJ. f. church. The great task
of feeding the forces will be under
direction OF Miss Rosa Wilson, who
will have all the feathered tribes ready
| for service just after the morning
church service. Money talks on this
day. 1t is hoped that everybody will
have long speech.
Mrs. Maggie Carter and daughter
| Velma were called to the bedside of
| Mrs. Carters mother, who died last
Wednesday in Coaldale. Colo. All
! friends express sympathy to Mrs. and
Miss Carter and family.
The Mission BoaOrd of the Peoples
NJ. f. church will present Mr.. f. II.
Bradley and Miss. NJ. Massey OF Cali
fornia in music recital on Monday
night, May 6. at the church
Presiding Elder Pope pass through
the city Saturday en- route to Pueblo.
The biggest demonstration among
our people for years was had on Thurs
day night at Payne chapel, when her
service flag with eighteen stars was
dedicated and raised. The flag was
presented by Mrs. NJ. Goddard. a white
friend The main address OF the even
ing on THE Negro Soldier" was
masterpiece of oratory and informa-
tion. The Rev. John Adams of Pueblo
was the eloquent speaker. Judge G..
w. Schaeffer OF the district court made
a thrilling response and dedicated the
flag Rev A. Wayman Ward made
the speech OF acceptance in behalf of
the church. A massive chorus OF school
children sang during the evening. The
boys on the honor roll are: William B.
Davis, Lloyd Davis. George Rollins.
Morris Hayden, Henry l. Davis. Earl
Duncan, Walter Handy. Clyde Jones.
Alonzo Dixon, Byron Reed, Henry Ma
son, Charles Hayden, Fleming Han
cock. Albert Fisher. VIM. Berry. Oscar
Peck. Dewitt Jenkins and Eugene
Marshall Other names will be added
later.
Mrs Ridgeway and Miss Carter en-
ter entertained the Mite Missionary
Society on Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Julia Embry is still seriously
ILL.,
Rev. J. l.. Cant and son James Cant
have returned to Texas.
Mrs. Matte Payne has joined her
husband on the ranch for while.
Our boys and girls made a great
showing in the war-garden parade on
last Friday. Now the work Of planting
has begun.
The Denver star., 1918-05-04
CASPER NEWS.

The First Baptist Church is pro-
crossing nicely with Rev. NJ. A. ELL
onth as pastor. We had an excellent
day, Sunday. an appropriate program
was rendered after which stirring
sermon was delivered. Sister Kitrell
spoke on THE Duty of Wives and
Mothers in the Red Cross" Miss Irene
Gardiner. splendid musician. assisted
our efficient choir Our church is
steadily growing. One addition being
added last Sunday. Mr.. Arthur Fond
Is building two story brick building
for the Masonic Hall which will be a
credit to Negroes In Casper Casper
has two barber shops. two restaurants
one pool room. one boarding and room
ing house and an employment office,
run by Mr.. M. Davis. The Masons
have organized lodge there. Negroes
are building homes all over Casper.
Rev. Eilonth, pastor Of the First Bap.
tist Church is located at the parson-
age on Cole Street. Get your news
to him. please write palmer and
send news by Wednesday night Ed
The Denver star., 1918-05-04
CHEYENNE NEWS.

The camouflage carnival given by
the young people OF the A. NJ. e.
church at the A. o. U. w. hall on the
evening of the 18th went ''over the
top" with a bang: $120 was cleared.
All honor to Mr. James McMeans,
ia, new addition to Aliens A. NJ. E.
church, for the above successful en-
tertainment Mr.. McMeans got the
idea that his church needed a furnace.
He passed his idea along to Miss Vir-
gil Gaskin, who suggested the camou-
fiage carnival lunch" as means to
this end. They got together, did Miss
Gaskin and Mr.. McMeans, and vowed
to organize the young people of the
church into an improvement club. So
the idea was born. A delicious lunch
con served at the home of Mrs. S. l..
Willis served to effect the organization
of the proposed club, who vowed from
the first to raise enough money to
have a furnace in the basement of the
The carnival was indeed a unique
affair. An admission of 25 cents was
charged, and as a curtain-raiser an
up-to-the-minute minstrel was provided
by Mr.. Sam DeTresvant. w. M. Stan
ley, Hugh Hopkins, Will Smith and
Miss Bulia Baker and others. In the
hall five army tents, representing as
many booths, were erected by courtesy
of Corporal Long of.Fort Russell-who.
by the way, is master electrician and
personal clerk to the commandant at
Fort Russell, a quite unusual position
to be held by a race man. Corporal
Long rendered valiant professional
, service to the carnival committee
without compensation. We thank the
corporal from the depths of our heart.
Delicious lunches served la cafete.
ria, homemade candy and orangeade.
ice creams and confetti were some Of
the wares served at this big drive.
Booths-"for men only''-"the end
| of a perfect day"-"the Abyssinian
pig''-"Thelma, the Gypsy Fortune
Telling Queen" and The Wyoming
Special" held forth to the delight OF
the 300 attendants, who screamed for
four hours with delight.
One leading feature of the great
church carnival was the large attend
ance of white friends OF members of
the church At least 100 were present
and entered into the fun with as much
zest and joyousness as their colored
friends. Mr.. McMeans alone sold SO
tickets to his white friends.
Miss Vigil Gaskin, the oldest daugh-
ter OF J. c. Gaskin, who enjoys the
unique distinction Of being the only
colored stenographer actually en-
ployed by white professional man in
the state, is the estimable president
OF this club, and Mrs. s. M. Cave is
secretary, and Miss Daisy Thompson
is treasurer. The following persons
helped put the carnival over the top:
The Denver star., 1918-05-04
ROCK SPRINGS, WYo.

Mr.. and Mrs Leo Lanear are proud
of the arrival of a nine-pound boy on
the 25th. Mother and son doing well.
VIM Mason, after three months
sickness. departed this life last Fri
day. Funeral service was conducted
by Rev r. B. J. Barclay. from the
Ace" undertaking parlor.
We are informed by p. E. Pope that
he cannot be here before May % to
hold our third quarter.
Mr.. Albert Thomson and Mr. VIM.
Mccoy OF Denver arrived in the city
to work with the U. p. Let others
come. Plenty work; good wages.
Mrs. Davis Franklin is improving.
Mrs NJ L. Barclay is some better.
Mrs r. Collins is suffering with a
bad arm.
Rev. j. W. Randolph is still sick.
Quite few of our men are working
at Superior; but all will be here to the
rally on the second Sunday to help
the church, because they are true men
and progressive.
Miss Sallie Mitchell is In for a few
weeks with Mrs Poston on A street.
Some of our people seem proud when
the Star comes.
Mr. II. o. Scott wants the Star II II
is one week old. He is a nice man and
reads race journals. My. my. Give us
more like him.
Mr.. j. d. Tucker is not so well.
Mr.. H. Henderson is now with Ca
nuteson & Son, making good.
We need a first-class cafe, with
rooms, to take care of our people. Who
will start it? A good chance.
Two cOIOred hands are in the CITY
foa while.
The Denver star., 1918-05-04
Church News
MOTHERS COUNCIL.

A Mothers Council was organized
last Saturday night, called The Moth
ers of the Boy Scouts OF Troop 5O.
the first -colored Mothers Council In
the United States. their object being
to stimulate the interest In the move
ment and help the boys raise funds
with which to purchase different ne
cessities that the troop will need. They
elected the following officers: Mrs
Lettie Polk, president; Mrs. Ella Gale
secretary, and Mrs. Nancy Sloan, treas
urer After their meeting adjourned
the boys gave demonstrations in drill
ing and first aid.