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The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-11-21

"Quite," said Mr.. Courtney, quietly.
III don't care much for girls, that is,
most girls"
"Hum," grunted Mr.. Brown as the
younger man left his Office. trailing
ip love, eh? She'll soon tire Of him,
whoever she may be, IL he doesn't get
a smile on his face once In WHILE"
HAS Miss Johnson Ieft?" Mr.. Court
ney was asking Of one of the stenog-
raphers who was hurrying of.
"Yes, left five minutes ago." was the
answer.
''You haven't got her home addressT
ne asked.
mo, but guess Mr.. Brown has IT.
He keeps the addresses Of the whole
staff, you know" And she was gone.
Miss johnson boarded with friends
her mother had met during her one
city trlp-a weeks excursion which
had taken in the -Hippodrome and the
Flatron building as wonders never to
be forgotten. Usually she took her
dinner downtown at a cheap table
d'hote, for Mrs. Palmer, her mothers
friend. did not care much for cooking
and besides It had been arranged
that way--room and breakfast, five
dollars a week. But tonight she would
20 straight home without dinner. Per-
haps they would be making prepara-
lions for the great day. She bought
an evening paper. two bananas and n
sweetened roll and started up the ele-
waited stairs.
She reached home and opened the
door with her latchkey. From every
Indication every one was out. She
called for Mrs. Palmer but no reply
came.
Miss Johnson ate her meager repast
and then went to the kitchen for a
drink of water. Her meal had been dry
and somehow It choked her little.
Everything was so hard TO swallow. Or
was II that the lump In her throat got
In the wayf
At last ten o'clock came and Mrs.
Palmer walked In. "Oh," said Miss
johnson, -"I came home early tonight
to know II I could help you with the
dinner tomorrow. I'm going out my.
self. But mother has always said ]
was handy with the dressing"
'Dresslng2 Dlnnerf" repeated Mrs
Palmer In amazement. ooh, land,
child, I don't go TO no fuss for Thanks
givlngl What's the user just says
to Bert Palmer and the kids, Now why
should be standing over hot stove
for hours when In no time you'd have
all the stun ct upf' SO let's ZEN
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-11-21
orIoIns Of military TITLES.

Commodore and commander are
forms borrowed and corrupted from
the Spanish comendador. knight, a
commander. or the superior of mon
astery. The French have the word
commandeur the Italian comandatore.
Commandant, however. meaning the
officer of fortified towns garrison.
ETC., comes from the medieval Latin
commentator, a commander. and COM
mandare, to command.
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-11-21

sleep and then I runs down TO the deli
catessen and gets few cold cuts and
n bit OF potato salad for little extry.
Say, why don't you go to the pictures
more? I've been tonight to see The
Hayward Girls Return Home II was
sad but oh, so beautiful"
But Miss Johnson was not thinking
of the pictures. A few cold cuts and
potato salad for Thanksgiving, she
was thinking, and football game and
the theatars aud movies. No family
gathering. DO turkey, no pumpkin pie
and cider. No children TO be allowed
on that day TO eat all they wanted.
Maybe II was 20 day OF national gorg-
ing, but II was family day anyway
ard 1t was Thanksgiving day.
She tried TO sleep. She didn't want
TO think of the morrow. But she did,
and ut the same time came the vision
of Mr.. Browi., his watery eyes leerlng
at her, and his pudgy hands holding
hers so she couldn't escape. and his
lips-those fat lips-forclng-oh mol
She shlvercd and pulled the clothes
around her tighter. Why had she said
she would go? Perhaps he meant TO
be kind. But he had always been n
little too kind, little too conslderate,
II seemed now.
Sometimes she had noticed strange
lock on the part OF Mr.. Courtney, es-
pecially that afternoon. She
felt Ned Courtney thought Mr.. Brown
dictated less and talked more than
was necessary. And 1t bothered her.
But she was not sure. and she didn't
want to lose her job. 1t had been so
misunderstanding with everything so
new and different. OF all the men she
had met In New York she cared most
ly for Ned Courtney and his opinion.
He had seemed sincere and every one
In the Office spoke so highly of him.
She wondered what he'd think Of this,
and then she wondered why sine wished
she knew.
SO she thought on. Morning came.
Her eyes were heavy. Sleep had come
only In snatches. She dressed hastily
and then laughed at herself for hurry
ing. She wrote home and tried to
make her letter cheerful.
Lydia Lydia Johnson!" same Mrs.
Palmer's voice from downstairs. "a
gentleman to speak to you on the
phone"
Miss johnson went down the stairs
without hurrying. She had never ac-
quired the habit of running to the tele-
phone as If 1t were on fire and must
be put out by lifting the receiver.
"Hello." she said.
"Oh, good-morning, Miss Johnson"
came the voice from the other end, IL
hope / didn't get you up out of bed.
No? You're not a late sleeper even on
a holiday? Well, always knew you
were smart. Just thought I'd call you
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-11-21

Eyes, MISS" Mr.. Rast smilingly I'D.
mitted. "But II some folks knew what
an extra menu j give for Thanksgiv-
ing they would not be eating home.
Trouble isn't that, altogether, but here
"a the business section there amt
much going on today. Have your
choice of tables" And with a flourish
Mr.. Rast still retained his manner Of
personal interest and of great desire
TO please.
Lydia johnson took her seat and
looked at the menu. II was just about
the same as usual, but Mr.. Rast had
been true to his boast. There on the
top was an additional sheet of thin pa
per, reading in watery ink, Especial
for Today" Below was "Thanksglv-
ing turkey and cranberry sauce.
Squash pie, apple cider"
Lydia ordered them, scarcely notlc-
ing that they were little special in
price, too.
Olives and celery were put In front
of her and small dish of relish. She
tasted some and as she put down her
fork she saw Ned Courtney entering.
AS he caught sight Of her his eyes
frightened and his step became more
buoyant. MAY sit hereP" he asked.
pointing to the vacant chair opposite
her.
"Yes, do" said Lydia quickly, Tm
all alone. I'm kind of homesick, any
way" she admitted. as her eyes shone
a little mistily. "They make a regular
fuss over Thanksgiving day ut home.
I'm from the country, you know. And
I guess I'm still bit of youngster.
It's my first Thanksgiving away from
home"
"And you're here, you poor child"
said Mr.. Courtney, who was possibly
two years her senior. "Of all the God
forsaken places in the world, the city
takes the lead on holiday when
you've no special pals-and when
you've been used to the other kind. It's
my st"Thanksglvlng day here"
Mother makes an awful fuss over
the day." said Lydia. "And pop is just
as bad. Always jokes we're not golnl
to have turkey and we always do, OF
course"
"Of course" agreed Mr.. Courtney
"and pumpkin pie and cider. / SEE
you've ordered the specials. Well,
guess will too. Squash pie. eh2
suppose they haven't any pumpkin"
They ute their dinner and eacl
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-11-21

out by rushing things. She's bit diff
ferent from the usual run of EN-"
Lydia returned to her room, passing
by the inqulsltlve eyes of Mrs. Palmer
without answer.
Later she brealxfasted, or rather
lunched, with the Palmer family. She
played the piano little, and then, be-
fore returning to her room, decided
she would, satisfy Mrs. Palmer's curl
oslty.
"T'm going to dinner with Mr.. Brown
OF the firm." she said. Hes father
OF chlldren--not young and worthless"
She laughed little.
"That's good" said Mrs. Palmer.
"But what's he doing taking you out
today2 Where's his kids?'
"Away to see sick grandmother"
said Lydia, and as she said It she felt
that Mrs. Palmer nodded her head n
little too understandlngly. Lydia
flushed slightly.
"Now, listen, dearie," said Mrs. Pal
mer, ito word of motherly advice.
Get all that's comm to you. They
think more OF you when you make 'em
spend-and II he's old enough to be a
father--and take you out--he's likely
got enough OF the wherewithal. Say
YOU like white furs. Tell him In real
baby tone you did wish you could have
q silver mesh bag. While promised
your mother I'd look after you, the
aIt,,'a ,,,a,,e a,an,t tho cnuntrv,a xyaye--
leastwlse, not so I'd know II. And l
want to see you get on" She was
thinking secretly OF new rug she
might like herself. "Just work the old
boy for oil he's worth. but take my I'D
Vice. aud never full In love. They're
done with you then, and you lose inter
est mothers"
Lydia had sat partly listening and
partly dreaming OF the Thanksgiving
at home-the long table. her fathers
Jokes, the children's ceaseless chatter
her mother hot and tired but beamlng
she arose. "rll be careful" she said
as she bit her lip. 81 won't fall In
love. Don't worry. Mrs. Palmer. I'm
not so young as you might think"
She went to her room and closed her
door with bang. Then softly opened
II. An hour went by and then another
Still another passed and Lydia was
growing impatient. Her hat and gloves
and coat were ready. She sat there
nervous and shaking. At last she
heard Mrs. Palmer's shrlll voice:
"Lydla, Lydia"
Lydia closed the door softly and
then opened 1t nolslly. "Yes," she
called back.
'T'm just going over to see the pic
lures for an hour. I'll be back In time
to fuss you up bit for tonight. Don't
worry. I'll only be gone an hour"
"All right, thank you. Mrs. Palmer,'
she called.
She waited five minutes, then ten
and at last put on her things. Quietly
she stole down the stairs. She opened
the door. looked up and down the
street and then hurrledly walked along
81 guess" she said slowly to herself
'rll go downtown" And she went VI
the stairs to the elevated.
II suppose I'll have to eat" she
thought grimly.
Usually Rasts table d'hote was
crowded. There people were always
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-11-21

up to tell you wen have that turkey
tonight at six you know. I'll be around
in plenty Of time. Lock your sweet
estw
ooh, thank you, Mr.. Brown. Yes, I'll
be ready little before six"
At either end the receiver was hung
up and ench went of discontinued.
II wonder IL I'm wasting time and
money on her." medltated Mr.. Brown.
ats all right to favor that country
idea she has of a holiday but like a
little appreciation in return. q.
But guess I've got her where want
her. Only I'd better not lose
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-11-21

~ See You've Ordered the Specials
talked OF the times at home-other
ThanksgIvIngs.
"Do you come here often2" asked
Mr.. Courtney.
"Almost always" she answered. ~
wasn't going to come tonight, and then
I thought l would. I've never seen
you here before"
"No. It's my first appearance, though
1 guess i know all the other places
like this. One of the boys told me
about II at the Office. Where did you
think you'd go7 mean tonight, II you
hadn't come heref"
"Mr. Brown asked me to have dinner
with him. He said his wife and two
kids were up with his mother-in-law,
who's sick. She lives In the country
and so he'd be all alone. guess he
meant 1t kindly. but somehow jest
felt kind o. queer about going"
'Thank God you did" said Mr..
Courtney with sudden burst of re-
liglous fervor. "Wife and two kids
and a mother-in-law-all to fool you
with Why he's not even married !
pity the poor creature who would ever
marry him. He's asked all the girls
in the office to go out with him. He
threatens to fire 'em II they don't ac-
cept but II they're any good at their
work he figures on business first-and
besides 1t would look queer to the part
ners.
"Tve seen him cycling you" he con-
tinued. "And I've said to myself often.
If he lays hand on her pll-' Tried
To work on your inconsistencies Ugh -
Miss Johnson had turned crimson.
"Tve always been home Thanksgiving
before" she murmured again. She
had talked good deal to Ned Court
ney In the shop and the girls had
leased her about him. But he had
never asked her out" She felt mis-
erably frlendless.
'Listen," she heard him say, "rve
cared for you ever since you first
stepped into Jones & Cushlng's, and
I'd like to see you step out. My ia
theirs ready any day to hand over the
farm to me, and the farm life Is The
real life. VIII you-will you--in a 1t
tie while, marry me? Mr.. Blown can
fire us both. Wen never be at his
mercy again on Thanksgiving day.
Wen have a country Thanksgiving
and Wen let the kids eat all they want
that is-later on" He grew uncom-
fortably red, He had been rushing a
little too fast.
Lydia looked at him first full mo-
ment, then looked away.
'I've always wished you cared foI
me- she said softly to the empty
table opposite.
"That's enough" said Mr.. Courtney.
"well make up for this, beginning with
Christmas"
Anything elseT murmured the
waiter for the third time.
"Oh," said Mr.. Courtney, "black cof-
fee for twow
Copyright 1913. Western Newspaper pnion)
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-11-21
Labor-savins Penholder.

To conserve his time man whose
monthly duty 1t is to sign 100000 sal
airy checks for railway company en-
ploys multiple penholder that per-
mits his signature to be written five
times In one operation. The appara-
tus, says Popular Mechanics Maya
zine, differs from some others In that
the fountain pens are clamped to a
pivoted rack that is mounted In a
portable box resembling suitcase.
The cover, when opened fiat ON the
desk top. holds a frame in which the
vouchers are placed for signing.
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-11-21

standing waiting for seats, looking an
noyed and envlOus of those who were
almost finished but who took so long
over their coffee. Table d'hote diners
had no right to take so long over their
coffee, their expressions read quite
plainly. But Mr.. Rast was genial and
always held his crowds by suave
smile and a confidential manner of
saying to each customer, "Tll We a
table In just moment for you"
But this evening there were few at
Rast's. The whole place looked
strangely empty.
"Plenty Of tables tonight" said Miss
Johnson.
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-11-21

believe Wen get 1t in until Monday
now"
"Oh. all right. just wondered. Say.
young man. don't look SO glum. Get a
pretty girl and go on for the day to-
morrow. You need cheering up. It's
what need. too. And I'll have 1t, be-
lieve me. I've got a little peach for
dinner. Quite sport for an old boy,
alp"
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-11-21


the girls welcome a holiday. They can
sleep and then go out dancing with
some fine young man. Amt you got n
young man, Miss Johnson Perhaps
you've not been long enough In the
city. Well. well, take your time.
There's lot of these youngsters who
can make love oil right, all right, bur
when II comes to furnishing the HON,
they'd have hard time doing It on
the installment plan. yrhe salaries Of
young men amt so big these days."
Mr.. Brown was manager of the
Jones & Gushing Wholesale Glass and
Crockery company. He was large
gentleman with watery blue eyes, fat
lips and pudgy hands.
II suppose you'll be missing the old
folks. eh?" continued the gentleman.
II guess / Will miss them" said Miss
Johnson, with letters and notebook In
hand. ut will be the first Thanksgiv-
Ing I've been away. You see l took
my course ut business college last win
ter and went home for the summer
"To be sure" said Mr.. Brown. "It's
only two months since you came here,
but you've won your way into our
hearts," he added with leer.
"And know how you feel" he went
on. "Just longing for the old folks
and the kids. How'd you like some
real turkey, eh2 Well, wen have II.
You're only child to me. I'm old
enough to be your father"
And with look such as no father
has ever given before or since, Mr..
Brown moved his clair little nearer.
"How about Thanksgiving dinner
with me tomorrow night? My wife has
gone to see her old mother, who Is
down sick. so let's keep each other
company. ehf And have real turkey.
What do you say?
wen go to one OF the swell places
where there1l be cranberry sauce, too.
And Wen hear music when we eat,
that Is IL we get those noiseless soup
spoons" Mr.. Brown thought he was
4 humorous man.
~ guess I'll GO" said Miss Johnson
slowly.
"Goodl I'll call for you at six sharp
and you have a good sleep and write
home 20 the folks that you're going
out with a nice safe old fatherly man
from the Office" Mr.. Brown really
battered himself that he was neither
old nor safe.
Miss Johnson had closed the door
and gone TO put her book and letters
back In her desk. Mr.. Courtney, one
OF the statesmen and Mr.. Browns right
hand man, had noticed slight flush
on her face as she had passed him. lie
wondered II 1t could be possible that
Mr.. Brown had invited her to spend
the holiday with him. But the Idea
vanished and Just Mt that moment he
was called to the telephone. The other
girls had gone to the c.oakroom and
Miss Johnson entered as they We're
preparing for the outside world.
"What are you going to do tomor-
row. johnny" asked Miss Marks. 1t
was the name the girls had given her.
81 don't know just yet" she an
swered.
"Bill and are going to Thanksglv-
ing ball." remarked Miss Angela Car
ter. "Ap1 I've got swell new dress
mothers making me-"
There was general discussion as to
the ways the holiday would be spent
aud at the downstairs door Miss John
son separated from her companions
and wat over to the elevated.
Courtney" called Mr.. Brown.
"Yes, sir" he answered.
did that new shipment come In to-
day?"
"No sird said Mr. Courtnev "I don't
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-11-21
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The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-11-21

Yankee prisoners OF war are intro
ducng baseball In Germany.
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-11-21
Gettinu of.

'T see General Ludendorff has re-
signed" yep. The rats always quit
sinking ship"
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-11-21

Germany's tobacco supply is prac-
tIcnlly exhausted.
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-11-21

HOSE letters can wait until
Friday, Miss Johnson. To-
morrow we're closed, you
ltnow."
"very well. sir" said
Miss Johnson.
"You don't seem to be es-
pecially pleased" contin-
nad nfr nrnu,n aNgnct of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-08
Monograms Win In BoyIand
Western Union Team Fast

.OGTPLATED in every inning OF the
" game. with the exception OF one.
the heavier monogram team managed
70 edge over a victory on the Western
Union team Sunday afternoon in one
OF the fastest games played this sea-
son, ~. The game was snappy and
full Of hairline decisions throughout
The Western Union team. rear
ranged with the same unsup. gave the
Monogram kids lively tussle
throughout every inning. and even in
the early part Of the ninth filled the
bases, but failed to score when Lane
the Monogram third baseman. went
into the air pulling down a liner that
would have finished the Monogram
team as Tar as Sundays victory was
concerned. The Monogram team
earned two runs, while Ia the fourth
inning the Western Union. through err
rorss allowed them two other runs
Western in Good shape.
Monogram Kids. who are IN the lead
with a perfect percentage. wiz from
now on have to hustle, for with the
western Union team showing the class
in its game Of Sunday they Wiu make
al other teams play fast ball to de-
feat them. Il has been conceded that
the Overla-d team would give the
Monogram team the run for houors.
but Il is now up to every team to
beat the Western Union. for with their
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-08

minatiUn 70 quit the game was a hard
enough blow but the dashiug little
centerfielder Of Federal league fame
would be missed even more than Roo
ertson were he 20 60.
IN the case Of Ray Chapman. who
may be taken from the indians. as
going would wreck Lee Fohrs infield.
one OF The best shortstoppers in the
business, Chapman's presence on the
Cleveland inner circle IS Imperative
to give IL balance. Without him the
indian infield would be like a boat
without a rudder.
Faber and Alex. Too.
The White Sox could lu afford to
lose the service Of Red Faber. who is
being depended on to win many games
Tor them this season. and should the
Cubs Lose Alexander his shoes could
not possibly be filled
While Al MamauX is somewhat Of
an experiment for the Dodgers. Uncle
hooby IS counting heavily on him to
come back and star as the headliner
OF the Brooklyn staff, sol if he goes
Brooklyn viii suffer.
There are a good many other
players whose status O. not def
mite some Of them could be
spared well enough, but others
are badly needed So the mag
nate O. getting ready to open the
season without assurance that he
can put a BAN club I'm the field
and keep e there. The maEnafea
however are not yelpinE. They
VIII stand any loss with n smile
and consider fEaf il adds TO
atheir bit.7
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-08
Indoor TEAMS
NAME OFFICERS
AL Civilians Attending
Church Eligible to Play
on Teams
By Tad

Six church teams were represented
at the meeting OF indoor baseball
promoters Saturday night at the "y'
gym. A schedule OF games was ar
ranged. It being decided that teams
viii meet on Wednesday and Satur-
day night OF each week. one game
being played. beginning At s o'clock.
Each team VIII be allowed to register
u men The first game win be played
wednesday night, April II. A forfeit
OF 50 viii be required OF all teams en-
tering. The forfeit must be posted by
April Is There viii be two rounds
OF games.
At the meeting Trinity was repre-
sented BY z. Ponsford; First Prssby-
terians. W SANFORD; Cathedral. a.
Robertson. n. Cordova aud r Carson;
First Methodist william Bias. Epis-
copal. Eric Munro; Fi-st Christian.
Lawrence Young. william Bias was
elected chairman and NJ. Robertson
selected as secretary-treasurer. It
was decided at the meeting that the
minimum age limit be Is years All
civilian residents attending church
are eligible 20 play on the teams.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-08

THE High school Tigers Saturday
i afternoon shut out troop e.
Seventh cavalry. Al the High school
stadium IN the opening game Of the
students baseball schedule, the Tigers
crossing the plate -FOUR times. From
he deceptive way Rubs Mulcahy
tossed riIls across the plate to the
caTalryuen there is but little doubt
that he viii make good with the St
Louis Browns, with whom he is slated
for a tryout after the High school
nine has finished its spring schedule.
As usual, Casey pitcher for the
horsemen, proved that sometimes a
tTirlsr may also be a siugser. IN the
third inning Casey lambasted out
-hs only safe hit Of .he game for his
team but wzs unable TO cross the
tighter and Casey died on first.
AS fan-out artists Mulcahy and
Casey compared very evenly the
11rmer having u strike outs 70 his
credit while casey II one less inning
tanned IL The Tigers. however. got
nine hits of Eddie while Nulcahy ai-
lowed only enc
Three men got 60 first for the
troop boys and all died there.
Features OF the sane we're q SEN
saLoual catch Of DaVlE'e long ny by
Mccormick DO the fifth inning field
ing BY Alderete and stick work BY J.
Long, AcGradTs Wyler and McCor-
mick