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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1918-12-19
Where Daddy Was Lucky.

Mary watched interestedly while her
father anchored his flu mask to his
ears and then said: isn't it nice,
mother, that daddy has such 'normous
big ears"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1918-12-19

Keep clean inside as well as outside by taking
a gentle laxative at least once a week, such as
Doctor Pterce's Pleasant Pellets. Adv.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1918-12-19
Often the Case.

"That Kaiser Bill was a bad actor"
EYES," said Mr.. Stormington Barnes.
"And like many another bad actor lie
was so busy getting his name in big
type on the billboards that he failed
to see the handwriting on the WALL"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1918-12-19
A Misfortune.

snow you've made Dick angry and
he's gone off," "But I didn't know he
was loaded"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1918-12-19
cuticura Compilations.

cuticura Compilations.
Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment as needed to make
the complexion clear, scalp clean and
hands soft and white. For free SAM
piles address "Cuticura, Dept. K, Bos-
ton" Sold by druggists and by mail.
Soap 25, Ointment IS and 5O.-ACv.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1918-12-19
Man to Be honored.

DE real patriot" said Uncle Eben.
"Is de man dat followed de music of
de band cl'ar over to whur de shO'
huff flghtin' was"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-18

! a worldwide puzzle TO fine girls. Part
OF the reason for this Is that under
meath all human nature. there Is an
other basis We were just unreas0n
ing, instructive animals once We
developed our minds and our ideals
with the growth OF the race And 10
IS the animal in man that IS lured by
the cheap little animal woman finer
women resent But these same fine
women see only the bad qualities Or
the girl they criticize and shut their
eyes 20 the warm. kindly
that sometimes lies beneath a coat Of
paint and conspicuous clothesl
Don't shut out from your own minds
all appreciation of the fact that the
girls you criticize may have good
points. Perhaps You could emulate
those and teach the loud talking.
cheap looking girl TO copy your re-
unement Sooner or later the fine
type OF boy or man IS going 20 weary
or tinsel and glitter and like sterling
qualities; then the girl who U.s. actually
common must lose and the fine. DAINTY
Eirl come into her oWn-but not 90
she has grown bitter and sour and
Elndletive and Jealous in waiting for
her dag 60 dawn.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-18

---an ny ~ AaA-a
/ A STROLOGERS read this as a for
4 tunate day. since Venus and the
sun are in benefic aspect Late IN -he
I evening Mars IS in evil place.
Theaters and entertainments Of er-
cry sort should benefit durin- this.
sway which should be good for what
ever Is undertaken under the patron
age Of persons IN high place.
There appears to be Indications o.
much propaganda undertaken BY the
government through the medium OF
the drama A great play BY a woman
is foreshadowed.
During this rule OF the stars women
should benefit in public affairs. Ac-
eording to the seers the nszt year VIII
bring out tremendous forces for good
among them and many win render
extraordinary service in the war.
Reading the horoscopes Of The rul-
ers OF Europe astrOlogers continue TO
roretell victory for the allies. but NOT
unlll they have proved their supreme
lsrolslIl' Tor the king OF England
tne president OF France and the kinz
OF italy ali have sinister signs that
warn OF great crisis In their affairs
The lunar direction in president
Folncare.s horoscope presage disturb
anes IN Paris Uranus stationary 10
the radical sun IS read as foreshad-
owing perils for the French people.
Stars indicates hard fighting for
OUT armies and possibly 4 decisive
battle az night
The moon in the fifth house fore
shadows great increase IN the birts
rate.
Again warning IS given that the
stars read as presaging famine. SEEM
ms 70 strongly foreteu serious lack
o. food IN the United States. Scarcity
OF mix VIII affect infant mortality.
PERSONS whose birthdate it IS have
ne forecast OF prosperity Il they at
are employed probably win be pro
Children born on this day are lfke-~
to be generally successful. but fhs~
nay nave 20 oTersome small difficuI-
tles- These subjects OF Taurus are on
tne cusp and usually have Gemfni
5Iaits.---Copyright, 1918. By the NC
cure Newspaper Syndicate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-18
4 Serial OF UniOersal Appeal

Then my thoughts reverted TO tn,
dinner was giving this evening.
had ordered dinner gown Of light
orchid hues. The elbow sleeves wer,
{ OF sheer chiffon. and the bodice wa,
! CUT low Even II the dinner was ar
INFORMAL one, woman should alway.
! nave a decollete gown for such an
occasion
Jack had agreed with me in this
I opinion. Moreover. he had expressed
3 his admiration Of my frOck when J
! had dOnned IL for his inspection.
This afternoon when he came from
Z downtown he brought me a corsage
bouquet OF several gorgeous orchids
The will put the finishing touch
Z 70 my costume" ] declared. kissing
him Why, Jack. 1 actually feel like
a girl at her first real party, And II is.
really the first genuine affair you
and / have ever given toge her. No
wonder feel in such a CULVER Of ex-
element about IT,"
"Of course it's no wonder" Jack
smiled. i looked in at the dining
room Just now The table and flowers
are stunning"
Aren't they?' I exclaimed. st was
sure you would Ike those big. fluffy,
yellow chrysanthemums. BY the way.
! took three Of them mean three
others Just like them-to your mother
this afternoon thought she would
like them
Jacks face lighted up. "oh. that
was nice Of you" he approved.
wasn't mother pleased2'
Yes. affirmed she was very
much pleased
was she well2' he inquired.
Very well" I replied as L ran off
10 give a final order in the kitchen
Jack went into his dressing room to
put on his evening clothes, and for
the time forgot his mothers mes
sage TO him Indeed. I was so hurried
that 1 would have waited anyway 20
deliver II until a more convenient
season
Ny husband spoke out his admira-
ton OF my appearance when a half
hour later, he and I met in the draw
ing room
you look like a dream" he de-
clared, putting his arms about me and
kissing me. You are just like a girl
again I am glad you have laid off
your mourning"
But, Jack" reminded him. Z have
lightened it These shades OF orchids
are kind Of purple, you know-and
purple is worn in second mourning.
could not bear to put on real colors
yet"
Ny voice quavered and almost broke.
The sudden contrast between the
present festivities and the sorrow that
had come 20 ne caused a swift revul-
sion Of feeling I rememb ered that
the last time anyone had entertained
in these large rooms my father had
been host and my mother hostess.
Now they were both gone.
There there, darling" Jack
soothed- Il did not mean to revive !
sad memories. Try to forget them, ]
for my sake"
4 Will" said resolutely.
(To be eOnffnued.l
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-18

D 81 JELEN. want you to go shopping
/ llwith me, just as soon as I come
TO town. viii youg' said Carrie. ami
ably.
Helen and Warren were out at
I Carries for Sunday and Carrie had
been unusually friendly during the
visit.
Helen. who had actually lost some
Of her distrust Of Warren's sister. re-
I spouded eagerly enough. Indeed yes.
Z shall be glad TO, Carrie What are
you planning to shop fOrT'
"Oh, several things I want some
spring clothes. and Roy needs some
new things I'm not going TO take
him with Us, though. 50 that we can
plan 70 have the entire day TO our
selves"
Warren was beaming at the cor
diality between Helen and Carrie as
he drew long puffs from his after
dinner cigar. Fred lay back in an
peacefulness about the room War
ren's father, who was living with
Fred and Carrie. had gone upstairs
for an after dinner nap
Fred owes me a birthday pres
ent, too" went on Carrie, archly
That's right" Fred grinned. good
naturedly.
And we haven't given you any
thing yet" said Helen. feeling It in
cumbeut upon her to allude to a gift
BY Jove. we haven't" assented
Warren 7 thought about il, but
you were III that week and I forgot
TO remind Helen"
Helen Is Annoyed.
Helen flushed She did wish that
either she could remember the birth
days in Warren's family or that they
would cease exchanging gifts Il did
seem so unnecessary.
well III tell you how well fix
it." Warren said. drawing his wallet
from his pocket and beginning TO
handle the bills within. Here" draw
ing out ten dollar bill. go and get
yourself something with this"
" by Warren" squealed Carrie de-
tghtedly. so much2 Why. that's aw-
fully generous, isn't it," turning 70
Helen.
Helen tried 20 answer naturally, al
though her eyes had Widened at the
size Of the bill How ridiculous OF
warren 10 do anything OF the kind
remembered them with anything. and
when she did the gift was always
simple Helen's mind Travelled back
70 her own birthday last year War
rem had given her a handbag and had
gone with her TO purchase it. There
had been no generous offer OF a bill.
and the bag had cost six ninety five
three dollars less than the amount
warren had thought Necessary 70 eX-
pend upon his sister.
y do believe Helen Is jealous"
said Carrie, slyly, breaking into
Helen's thoughts.
Warren looked az her keeaIy, and
Helen flushed guilty. Woman like
she was hurt at Warren. but angry
at Carrie She blamed Carrie even
while she knew quite wen that this
time Carrie had really not been TO
blame.
Fred Defends Helen.
7 wouldn't blame her If she was
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-18
4 Nanatioe OF Everyday 4 fairs
Their Married Life
Warren Is So Generous to His Sister That Helen Can
Help Being a Bit Jealous.

I Jealous" said Fred. coming 20 Hell
ems rescue. IT'S entirely too much
money for a birthday present-mors
than you'u get from me, Carrie
You're going TO get me that cape
We saw at CampbeIrse'
"Oh. am 10
you certainly are. and so long as
/ Warren wants 70 be generous I'm
not going TO consider the cost III
I buy something really nice with IL.
/ and you can help me select IL Helen
Carries glance this time was
I bright with the old expression OF
[ triumph She was a woman and
hheW quite wen now she herself
would have felt under the circum-
stances II Fred had done such e
thing Therefore she was gloryiug
I IN the fact that once more she had
| triumphed over Helen in regard 70
W arren's attachment 20 his family.
Helen. with an effort to control
herself forced fairly natural and
. enthusiastic response, but the spirit
OF the day was ruined for her Once
more the old bitter enmIty between
the families was uppermosL
On the way to the station that ev-
enlng warren turned to Helen ana
remarked shortly. I should think
you would make more OF an effort
T
like a fool this afternoon"
Upbraids Warrea-
u think ft was foolish and extravs-
CANT OF you to give Carrie that nducl
for a birthday gift" Helen retorteds
stung TO the quick at his unreason-
able remark.
-Of course you do you don't think
have a right to do anything for
my own family, even II do Il With
my own money"
1T was more than you ever paid
for a gift for me-" said Helen, the
tears blurring her eyes so that she
could hardly see the lights Of the tx
tie station
Warren did not respond until the
train had come IN and they were seat
ed in the dusty seat. Helen with her
eyes fixed on the blackness outside.
7 hate this trip" Warren re-
marked.
Helen did not turn.
See here" he said, finally, cts
only fair 20 tell you that I didn't
mean TO give Carrie that much
meant 70 pull out a five dollar bill.
and after had made the mistake 7
couldn't very well take the money
back"
A warm little feeling began to
gather about Helen's heart Then
he had not done Il purpOssly ard he
mad thought il enough Of q mistake
70 confess How Unexpectedly gen
erous- And under cover OF her cape
Helen SID 1orgtVlng hand into his.
where for once. Il was grasped and
held By Warren's strong, confdrtinr
fingers - Copyright, 1913, Interna-~
tiOnal News Service.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-18
HARD TO DECIDE.
- AIIss FAIEFAN:

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX.
am a widower. age So years.
and have boy and two girls, AGES
8. and 10. respectively. I have
become very much infatuated with
a sweet and attractive girl. age II
years, who appears to be ia love
Win me I have laid bare TO her
my entire family history. but in
spite of my children and my age
she persists. Do you believe her
love merely a youthful fantasy or
DO you believe It will be stable
and lasting love II marriage
should result Second. do YOU be-
heve that the difference in ages
would act as barrier TO "a happy
marriage? CIR
OF course. 7. who have seen neither
you nor the girl. can give a general
judgment as TO her real feelings. Ny
impression is that when a u year old
girl cares Tor man, IL is likely 90 be
an emotional, unbalanced and rather
untrustWorthy affair. Then when YOU
add that the object OF the girls af-
fections is twice her age and has a
child only seven years younger than
the child who thinks she loves him
it all looks as IL the lasting quality
OF the girls affection ought not be
counted on too much II isn't the diff
ference In ages that initiates against
the happiness OF such a maria ge-it
is the difference in experienced You
are mature man who has known
youth and love and marriage and
fatherhOod with its responsib ilities
She is a lighthearted child TO whom
love is a fanciful creation Of dreams
Is IL fair TO trade on her emotiOns2 Is
II fair to Civ your children a mother
so young Can she understand your
ambitions and share your enjoyments2
Ia
she doese Are there things that YOU
can talk about toEether-are you con-
genial or must YOU rely on love max
ms or stimulation OF some sort 60 keen
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-18

~ THE afternoon OF the day on
" which We were to have our little
dinner I called on my motherinlaw.
had been to She florists to select
the blossoms that would grace the
center Of our table. and had bethoughi
myself that, as I was near the board
ing house in which Mrs. Hampton
lta-zus-lt might be wen for me to stop
in and see my husbands mother. Il
also occurred to me that my doing
this would lessen the likelihood Of
her dropping in" to see me later in
the day. when she might notice the
preparations for the dinner.
ordered the florist to send a great
bunch OF yellow chrysanthemums to
the house I then selected three beau
ties which I carried away with me.
These are for you" ] informed
Mrs. Hampton a few minutes later.
when entered the living room
"Oh, how lovely" she exclaimed.
''Thsnk YOU. dear child. Where did
voH get them2"
Il have just been TO the florists 20
order same flowers sent home,H I ex-
planned Il saw these and got them
for you"
sExtravagant child" she chided
smilinEly. -Chrvsanthemums the size
Of these are Injuries. With colored
autumn leaves a mass Of these big yell
low flowers make wonderful decora-
tons"
She was arranging the blossoms in
a long, slender vase and did not see
the change that must have crossed my
face For at times she was almost
uncanny in her telepathy. I was think
Ing. She did not know that nv floral
eHaHn HaHnn p.
chrysanthemums and autumn leaves
yet she spoke Of what was in my mind
We chatted pleasantly for nearly an
hour When rose to so she thanked
me for coming
4 count il a red-letter day on which
7 see You or Jack she said affection
ately- Il was thinking Of my boy
when you came in There IS a little
business matter I WanttO consult him
about soon Perhaps he could run in
some afternoon on his way up from
the Officer"
row afternoon late" ] suggested IF
he cannot come. he VIII telephone
-Oh. thank you. dear" she said.
II won't keep him away from you
long"
Louise Hesents the Inference.
why should she persist in talking
as If grudged Jack to herr II an I
royed me, and yet knew there had /
been occasions when had resented I
1nF husbands devotion to his mother I
and her interests But why should I
Airs. Hampton remember these times. /
for surely I had not shown my re-
sentiment to any extent She was over
sensiuTe-tLat was the matter. /
found this weakness Of hers distinctly
irritating I wished that she would /
treat ne less like an outsider Of whom
She was afraid
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-18

DEAR Mss FAIRFAX
I've never had mans friend
ship I realize there must be
something wrong with me or this
would nor have happened. I am
self supporting. sew and cook
we'll study Of one sort OF an
other and reading have been my
chief pleasures in life, and I never
expected 10 be discontented- I've
had good times with girl friends,
but my mother is my real pal I
seldom go anywhere except shop
ping OF to theater with her /
have not the come hither" look
iu my eyes. but have been called
stunning looking I long for a
mans friendship A J. K.
How can people like you II they
never meet you2 7 don't believe
there's single thing in the world
sane well balanced young woman
with pleasant gift Of expression;
your writing indicates a fairly strong,
well balanced generous character.
Have you interested yourself In any
organization where YOU viii be
thrown with Deople2 Nothing is more
beautiful than a fine friendship be-
tween a girl and her mother. But
the world leans forward toward the
younger generation. not backward to-
ward the older You need TO 20
about, meet people, gain ease and
charm through social Intercourse.
Friendship and love viii come nat
u7aly TO a girl like you. unless she
makes too much Of a recIuse Of her
sell- Make point Of meeting DeO-
pie and think Of your liking for them
then their liking for you viii fol-
low naturally.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-18

DL4-Ek MISS FAKE Az
am % and have a friend Cvid-
oWer) q years my senior. He is
wei able to give me a more com
Portable home than 7 have We
love one another and know that
We viii do everything to make
one another happy. Do you think
the difference in ages is too
great? I.
one sentence in your letter seems to
settle the whole question. II you are
convinced OF your own sincerftv and
mean what you say, this disposes OF
the situation for you. The sentence to
which I refer is this: I've love one
another and know that we viii do
everything 10 make each other hapuv. e.
Ny dear girl as compared to that.
what Is any evidence Of the calendar
ana the date Of your birth in the town
hall or family bible? You are a wom-
an grown and this man is in what is
called the prime Of life" Age is a
matter Of spirit rather than time. One
OF the Youngest, most vital and ener-
Eetlc men 7 know is &C. The only
thing that worries me fs the suggest
ion Of a 1uercenary attitude on your
part IN the emphasis you place on
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-18
TRAVELETTE
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
By EIKsAH

A-AAf=AAA-N LAAAGAa n
A LExANDRIA. Va, is a thriving
n little southern city with a his
toric background. The city can never
decide Of which It should be proudest
its prosperous present or historic
past As a rule, Il divides its pride
equally between them. Several times
it has been given an opportunity to
become part Of the District OF Co
lumbia, and proudly refused.
AleLandrians viii show you with
equal pride their busy shipyards and
harbor and then escort you to one OF
their ancient landmarks, such as
Christ church or the Carlyle house.
Christ church Is sacred to the mem
DRY Of the south's two great heroes,
Washington and Lee. The Washing
ton and Lee pews in the church are
side by side, their names marked by
silver plates. Twin mural tablets on
the church's wall are inscribed 20
their memory. The chancel rail Is the
one before which they knelt, the tab
lets Of the Lords prayer and apostles
creed. were them IN Washington's
time. In the vestry room relics Of
the heroes are preserved-the record
OF their purchase Of their peWs. the
bible and the long handled purse used
in Washington's time for the offer
inEs.
The congress Of Alexandria met IN
the old Carlyle house, over 20 years
before the battle OF Lexington was
fought. It was the first protest
against taxation without representa-
ton" held in Virginia It was in this
same old mansion that the Braddock
expedition was decided upon Wash
inEton was a frequent visitor TO the
house. His diary has often the words,
''LodE'd at Col. Carlyle's."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-18
NoTHING WRoNG IA IL.
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:


am in the twenties and re-
gard my suitors in a humorous
way. I can never take them seri-
ously. and always discourage init
macy and affection, but am salts
fled with companiOnship. In spite
Of this I feel that wifehood and
motherhood is the greatest bless
ing Is something wrong with
me2 I do not understand myself
at all R N
The old solution applies to you, ny
dear-you probably have not met "the
right man" yet, that is all There is
nothing 20 deplore in a sense of humor
the dignity that discourages light
loTemaking and the common sense
that reaches out for friendly compan-
lonship. The reason you long some
day TO have a child OF yodr own is be-
cause you are normal and healthy and
fine and true Don't worry about
yourself for another minute. co on
having good friends and seeking COM
radeship in place Of filtration. When
love comes into your life you viii be
ready for II. you will know what 70 do
with tt-never fear.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-18

the ground. In the excitement Isaac's
whiskers caught on fire but they
were saved from total destruction by
his accidentally stepping into q els
tern
The Excelsior Fiddling band start
ed out on a musical expedition Tues
day night. but srrayed of after a
possum on Gimlet creek.
The person who died four years ago
has missed more than he would at
any other time OF his life
The Wild Onion school teacher says
the mind and the shirt are both Won
dertul things for the advancement Of
civilization However, the shirt has
the advantage. It can 80 to the laun-
dry.
The Hog Ford preacher borrowed
Sid Hooks mule one day this week
and drove to Bounding BilloWs tt is
hard matter TO drive him fast on
account Of the average low rate OF
speed ne makes, and before the
preacher got home both he and the
buggy had broke down.
The geography class at the wild
Onion school house has not been able
studles on account OF the world be-
ing round The round system OF
teaching was taken up about q year
ago
Cricket Hicks says anybody that
writes paragraphs every day is bound
70 think Of a good one occasionally.
Dock Hooks. our popular mule
sheer and tonsorial artist, says after
all there is not such a difference.
A man was in our midst this week
FOR a few hours, headed west He
was wen dressed and he also carried
suit case Dock Hooks thinks he
must be rich
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-18
a LITTLE LIBERTY
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX.

am a stenographer. Il, and
think that a girl as old as I an
should be given a little liberty as
Tar as going out is concerned. Ny
mother has very peculiar ideas.
Tor instance. If several girl friends
OF mine ask me to 60 to the theater
with them, my mother refuses.
saying that there viii be fellows
going with US. and she simply viii
not believe me. II seems 10 me
that my mother should trust me
Just a little more than that. She