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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
THE .CHAFFING DISH

like a mlionaire's chauffeur. and then go
out quietly and check up, you gradually get
yourself together for the worst-shoud II
appear
And while we are on the topic, may we
not ask why it is that butchers and bakers
and grocers do not try to exercise little
tact i'll dealing with a cautious, mildly hesi-
tant, unassuming purchaser? The poor man
knows the state of his larder as we'll as the
constitution, so TO speak, of his purse. Why
then do these ubiquitous persons always wait
TO get you in the presence of at least three
near neghbors. and then, with wartipe
ration the scale, blurt out: "Do you
think that will be enough. Mr.. Jones?'
TT YOU are on the verge of going broke
l. never let your wife give you a list of pur-
chases, even though the total seems we'll
within reach of your net surplus and cash on
hand. If you are foolish enough to carry
with you the items all carefully listed, you
are not going to be shrewd enough when
you return minus a big item to make Hifey
put down so plainly in black and white.
AS 4 final rule, don't let folks, especially
home-folks. know of an impending crash in
your private financial affairs If you are
four days from the first of the month, or
two days from the end of the week. and
have only six street car fares and the price
of two cigars. don't venture on any topic
even remotely related to the H. C. L.
Somebody will certainly become suspicious
and try to get in an early claim on your
capital stock. If not that, they might be
so cruel as to suggest that you try some
line of work other than your lifelong and
chosen profession-or else take up home
shoe repairing in the evenings.
WILSON JEFFERSON.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
A Country Boys Diary

a country BoyS O'ary
October
ISt. Put shoes and stockings on,
I'd. Filled the kindling bin:
Sd. Played mumbly peg with John,
}th. Had earache and ID in.
5M. The kitchen stove was lit,
9th. / went to Boy Scout Drill;
7th. Our cat had fit,
SH. The hired man caught chill.
9th. Sassed Teacher, and got licked.
10Th. | split some hickory logs.
11th. Apples are all picked,
12h. Today / washed the dogs.
18Th. Cleaned the stable out.
1th. Grandpa had the gOut
Zone / used for eating crust)
10Th. Robert swears it's truth
Warts grow ON you when you've
cussed
11th. Tonight / hid
Two large mice in Sisters bed;
18Th. Fought the Thompson kid:
He's too big; he punched my head.
1911. Punkins big and ripe,
See them in the field in rows;
That John Thompson tried to swipe
My old knife. l bled his nose.
NV, that turkeys getting fat.
If he amt ct soon, he'll burst!
22d. Killed n rat.
23d. My, Dad declared
No Tbanksgivin' Day this year
Giminy but / was scared
He just said it so I'd hear.
2I, 5, 6 and y
Jack o. Lanterns carved out clean;
2Sth. I'd be in Heaven
If twas only Halloween.
29th. My punkin face
Coin to make a corking ghost;
It'll scare old Sister Grace
When she sees it on the post.
Dads new nightshirt, on yake
.t (Stole it from the laundry line)
What a spook that's going to make,
With the punkin head to shine!
SOth. I've got scheme:
Wait till Sis has gone to bed;
lust want to hear her scream
When she sees that punkin head.
Slst. Well, how'd know =, :,
That Dads shirt would all get
burned?
Sister yelled and went on So 4
Never fool with girls. I've learned.
Our hired man says big black witches
Fly tonight and choose their queen.
Guess it's true. Dad tanned my
britches- -
Pretty rough, on Halloween
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
What Do You Kno,u?
QUIZ

1. Who commanded the forces which won
the great British victories in Pales-
tine in the war?
2. What is the abbreviation for hundred
weighti
8. What English newspaper is known az
''The Thunderer"?
4. On what charge was John Brown, of
Ossawatomie, executed?
g., What is poetaster?
6. What was the real name Of Mercator.
who invented the Mercator system of
world map projection?
z. What is the capital of Egypt?
s. Who was Memling?
0. Who were the principal commanders on
the American side in the Mexican
War of 1S46-1S4S?
10. Who founded the Mormon Church?
Answers to Yesterdays ouIz
1. General Leonard Wood was born in New
Hampshire.
@ Italy ratified the German and Austrian
treaties by royal decree.
8. The matador is assigned to deliver the
death blow to the bull in a Spanish
bull fight.
4. Elias Howe. invented the sewing ma
chine.
8. ''Beaux arts" means beautiful arts"
In usage, however, 'fne arts" is the
English equivalent
6. An ohm is unit of electrical resistance
z. A sampler was piece of embroidery
worked by a girl and preserved as a
specimen Of proficiency.
8. A toccata is composition for piano,
organ, etc., originally intended to
exercise the touch. 1t may also be a
prelude, overture, fantasia or suite.
8. The great elector was Frederick Will
Ham of Bfandenbuig. the great
grandfather Of Frederick the Great.
10. The battle Of Gettysburg lasted thrss
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
Exporting the Half Baked Beans?

Coming back from Boston with largo
padded van. will take full or part load from
Boston at reduced rates--Ad In Newark,
N j., paper.
Speaking of animals. Randolph Hartley
tells us an amusing tale about Thurston. the
magician, and lion which played an i'm
portant part in one of Thurston's tricks. In
order to produce the right effect on the audi
ence, it was necessary for this lion to pre-
sent a rather fierce and savage appearance.
and as it was really a staid and friendly
beast inclined to fraternize and not at ali
bloodthirsty, Mr.. Thurston had to spend a
good deal of time in embittering its DISPOSE
ton. The shrewing Of the tame, as it were.
Mr., Thurston took the animal out to- his
summer home and spent the greater part of
the summer in persnading the lion to hate
him, SO that he would roar and behave with
the proper ferocity when its turn came. He
used TO go out and drag the lions meat
away from it; poke 1t with sticks. make
faces at it, and try in every possible way TO
arouse its anger. AS he is a very kindly man
and fond of animals, this was a sore trial
10 the unfortunate Mr.. Thurstor, who used
to 20 about his task of enraging the lion with
great reluctance. Finally he got the lion to
the point where it would show signs of irri-
tation when he came anywhere near II, and
the trick went OF finely. But, as the gentle
magician said, it nearly broke his heart to
have that lion hate him 50.
M S &OJi MES. II
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
OCTOBER
n DAY Of smoke and flame,

n DAY Of smoke and flame,
" o ancient festal day
Upon the affairs of the earth d. o
The heavenly fires play e.
All passion, ar desire.
Fulfillment, prophecy
Fuse into one consummate hour
Of quiet ecstasy.
Before those yelled hills,
The lake adoring lies
And shadowed in the quiet lake
A migrant legion flies.
The meadow grass is mown,
In withered sheaves the grain;
And where the corn stood tall and sweet,
, The stubble CLEANS again.
Again the hidden rites,
The old mysterious haze;
Again the leafy miracle,
The sacriicial blaze.
Up from the sacred fires
A fragrant mist distills,
AS incense round a temple dome
1t floats about the hills.
The plowman drives his blade
In burrows deep and long;
''Tlowers to the earth, earth to the sun,
The plow's primeval song.
My soul, an upturned field
The autumnal sun hath blessed,
Drinks of the ancient promises
And gives herself to rest.
o day of smoke and fame,
o sacrifcial Day!
Upon the affairs of the earth
The heavenly fires play;
All passion, all desire,
Fulfillment, prophecy
Fuse into one consummate hour
OF quiet ecstasy.
Theresa Virginia Beard in the Bellman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
The Spell of the Wlssa hIckon

HNHE fir trees sweet and cool and green,
l. The placid water still and clear,
With here and there blossom seen;
What peace awaits one here!
ENROM noise and heat, from fret and tears
L To rustling leaves and thrushes' lay,
Set free from vain desires and fears
One happy hour of the day.
DOROTHY PETIT WIGGINS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
a HARD NUT TO CRACK

INVESTIGATION into the housing sit
4 uation by representatives of the state
gcvernment has begun with the declara-
tior by the man in charge that there is
no law under which the profteers can be
reached. AS a result those present at
the first hearing said that there was
likely to be nothing but "a series Of
Nvordy conferences" ..sauu.u..u.,
Under the circumstaI ~ ex-
asat much rs Afik essigs-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09

Even If -four dropped
A Question oil Dough to 81 barrel. which
isn't probable, it
wouldn't bring back the five-cen loaf. So
declare master bakers in convention in Syra
cuse, N. Y, and the increased cost of labor
is the reason they give. 1t is not only yeast
that makes bread rise
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
on Being Broke

TORTUNATELY-or unfortunateiy--a man
il who is broke Is not necessarily bank
rupt No court takes over and manages his
affairs for the benefit of his creditors,
fellow who is broke is usually salaried
man whose income is under his own juris-
dction but whose outgo is in other and
more versatile hands. Laboring under such
disadyantages he neither knows the time nor
the seasons of his approaching empty
Today Harry's shoes explode at the toes,
inst a 9 II they had received a double charge
of II. N T.; tomorrow Fan needs new
dress for the church sociable; on the next
dav expires the ultimatum of the u. G. I.
And thus It goes in one continual round of
unexpected and SO unprepared for, demands
Did YOU ever notice fellow apologizing
10 the street car conductor for giving him
five little "brownies," all in pile? Well
that guy is broke. If he gays nothing he
still has few pegs in his pocket. A man
who is broke can talk in forty languages
that is counting gestures. facial expressions,
shoulder patting, ETC., etc, used In stand
off"
vr,uERE are. however. OTTER and just as
exciting sensations along the daily path
way of our unfortunate friend. Think of the
| excitement attendant upon receiving change
| ort of a last "twosie" after asking the
butcher for three pounds OF loin
And by the way, you should never ask the
| when you are about broke, for In receiving
| a reply you subject your nervous system
| 10 too much excitement, exploded too sud-
| denly, and in too conspicuous q place. Such
/ an indiscretion raight result In minor case
| Of she'll shock Gone can't be too careful
on tnch mattsrs.) But when you trust aH
70 3tad chance, pocket your cnanss olapd'y.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09

Perhaps it is because of woman's long
training in the art of getting money out of
friend husband that the women's teams are
ahead of the mems in the University Hos
pital million dollar drive
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09

Even the industrial conference is deyel.
oping some humor. IT want direct action. ;"
said Gavin McNab. "You ought to join the
I. w. w. said Samuel Gompers. Such
persifage! Such badinage Such repartee !
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09

Though former lieutenant governor of
Pennsylvania is doing his best to popularize
the patched shoe, no kindly genius has vet
arisen with courage enough to popularize the
matched Overcoat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09

At the first suspicion of agriculture
being made the goat, g. =. Barrett horned
in on the industrial conference. "Butted
i'm as it were.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09

Anthrax is said to have been largely
caused by The bristles in shaving brushes.
If il were not for fear of becoming whis-
kered BoIshevists this might reconcile us
70 the BARRIERS strike.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
Breakers Ahead

local restaurant
Breakers Ahead keeper docked waiter
dollar for breakage.
1t was bad break, the waiter thought, and
expressing the opinion he could do better, he
broke everything in sight. A policeman
broke up his entertainment by pinchinp him
He'll likely be broke when he has maid his
fine. And the restaurant keeper, ali broken
up, opines that in restaurant one should
break nothing but ones fast.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09

And the sum of the industrial confer
ence may yet total one or two notable fig
ures and some ciphers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09

In pursuance of the suggestion of Chair
man Lane, preliminary to each of the ses
sions of the industrial conference delegates
ought to be searched for concealed resolu-
tions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09

So far the industrial conferences long
suit is adjournment. But we won't give up
hone till sine die is tackled on it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09

The farmers in the industrial conference
want it distinctly understood that the soil
tillers won't stand for a steer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09

A hundred and fifty Reds were forced
TO kiss the flag in West Virginia town.
That's no way to treat Old Glory.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09

And Of course the real charter party il
tho parts hsadsd hy IL HsmsEaa Aoers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
'OVE DULCET.

W. II. Hudson, the well known novelist
naturalist, says that the pig is the most
sagacious of animals, far more SO than the
dog ~
But the dog seems to have certain fund
of practical wisdom. He has kept himself
off the menu.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09

Death IS still loafing at the railroad
srsds craaains.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
Acid CALCULATIONS

How is it
That so many friends of mine
Have gone into the
Insurance business?
DOVE DULCET.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-16
LEGISLATORS WANT
DAYLIGHT SAVING
LAW CELEBRATED

Tallahassee, May. 15.-Mr. McKen-
zie, of Putnam county, does not like
the fast time we are working under
now, and according to resolution he
introduced in the house, there are a
whole lot of other people who do not
like it. His resolution asks our SEN
ators and representatives. in congress
to do all they can to have the day
light saving act repealed. so that we
may go back on eastern time and
stay there. 1t stated that many civic
organizations of the, state have been
seeking relief from the act, that it
has served the purpose for which it
was passed, and no good reason can
be advanced for it's continuance.
As the resolution was first intro
duced it further requested that if the
war measure responsible for the pres
ent time could not be repealed, then
that we be placed back in the old
central standard time. There was con-
Siderable objection to this provision,
and by amendment it was stricken out,
after which the resolution was
adopted.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-16

to that section. Though q few mills
continue the practice OF offering conces-
sions in order to move their stock, frere
has been no appreciable changes N
prices. The great majority of the miits
are firmly adhering to the last govern
ment lists which they contend Is the
lowest figure that win permit profitanle
operations Production during the past
week declined to 3S per cent OF norman
while orders took slight upward trend.
The outstanding feature of the nafo>
,I,ha outstanding feature of the nard-
advance in prices which included practi-
callv every active item 1t is generaliy
expected that the steadily growing de-
mand. together with the constantly IN
creasinm shortage of stocks, VIII cause the
inward tendency of hardwood prices 10
continue and, for this reason, manuiae-
t,,rerr are somewhat reluctant to accept
orders in excess of present pfooucIlon-
Scr,,a 4Yanrovement In production mas
heen effected during the past month, but
that has been more than offset ny the
Ine1ea - in demand. with the result thar
rc hatteruent in the stock shortage mas
nean 1,ossible Hardwood stocks are es-
tsnatefl to be only about IS per cent 81
normal and under pressure OF active Duy-
ing are steadily becoming more scarce.
surfing the week considerable vaiun1e 81
business was placed by box manufac-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-16
PROSPECTS,
LUMBER TRADE
REPORTEDCOOD

Nothing has occurred during the past
week to impair the encouraging prospect
that has presenterd itself in timber circles
lately, says the Southern Lumberman for
May 10. Open weather in every section
of the country has resulted in degree
of activity in this market which contrasts
strongly with the period of partial stag
nation so much in evidence during the
winter months. While the volume OF
business transacted in the various
branches of the industry is still below
what is termed normal level; demand
in early every instance equals or ex-
ceeds production and from present indica-
lions bids fair to- keep pace with any
reasonable increase in output. In this
connection must be taken into considera-
ton the general shortage of stocks at the
mills, which closes to humber buyers
reservoir from which they might ordi-
nariIy expect to draw their requirement
in case of urgent demand. Taken as
whole, the situation is full of encourage
ment to lumbernen who feel that their
long deferred hopes for an active market
have at last materialized.
Orders for yellow pine show a slight n
crease for the week, and as has been~the
case for some time, still hold comfort
fable margin over both production and
shipments. The continued excess of de-
mand over output is making inroads on
stocks at the mills and is reducing some
items to point approaching exhaustion
mand. with the result the entire list has
stiffened and on some especially scarce
items premiums are being offered. 1t is
conceded tina as long as demand holds is
present ratio over production. the pre-
vailing upward tendenc yof values will
continue. Retailers are buying heavily
and apparently are making strong et-
forts to secure their requirements, while
stocks are available. or before another
increase in prices is put into effect. Con-
trary to what generally expected
several months ago, the railroads are
buying comparatively little material, out
so long as the present active demand
continues, the manufacturers are content
TO have this business held in reserve. I'M
proved conditions in the woods have
greatly reduced the long shortage which
leaves only the inefficiency Of the labor
supply to constitute production problem
Production for the week ending May 2, as
reported by 164 mills, 70 per cent
normal while orders for the same period
were 80 per cent normal production and
IS per cent in excess of actual output
The improved demand for North Caro-
lima pine of the upper grades continues,
and though orders for lower grades have
not fncrea sed, manufacturers are more
optimistic over the outlook than has been
the case recently. Eastern buyers who
have virtually been off the market for
several months, are more active and
considerable quantity of lumber is moving
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-16
FOR B|LIOushEsS
and INDIGESTION
TAKE A CALOTAD
The New Nausealess Calomel
That Is Purified and Refined
From All Sickening and Dam
gerous Effects. .,.a,..s IL

You have heard OF smokeless pow
der. colorless iodine and tasteless Out
nine.-now get acquainted with nau-
sea-less calomel--the new calomel
that is wholly delightful in it's effect
yet retains all of the system purifying
and liver cleansing qualities of the
old style calomeI
Your doctor win tell you that, calo-
mel is u.se best and only medicine for
biliousness, headache. indigestion and
constipation and now that it is pleas
ant to take everybody is taking Calo-
tabs, the new calome1 with all of the
liver benefits and none Of the sting.
One tablet on the tongue at bedtime.
with a swallow of water-that's all.
No taste, no nausea, no salts. no dam
ger of salvation. Next morning YOU
wake up feeling fine. Your liver thor
oughIy cleansed. all biliousness. head
ache. constipation and indigestion re-
moved. Eat what you please-no dan
ger.
calotabs are sold only in original.
sealed packages. price thirty-five
cents. All druggists are authorized
To refund the price II you are not de-
liwhted with Calotabs.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-16
Hopf Nulca4aizing Co.

the fifth district Of rotary, leaving
Harrisburg, Pa. on a special train
styled the John Poole Special, IN
honor of the international president,
on Wednesday. June 18th, and viii
make several stops enroute TO ex-
change greetings with Rotarians IN
western cities and to boom the At
lantic City movement. The resort del
egation viii be headed by City Clerk
Joseph A McNamee. a past president
of the Atlantic City Club. as chair
man, who viii carry with him to the
salt Lake City meeting a personal
invitation to the international body to
meet in Atlantic City next year from
Mayor Harry Bacharach, who is a Re-
tartan, and from the entire city COM
mission.
The prospect of having the Rotarians
for the resort guests next year has
secured the enthusiastic endorsement
of the civic and business organiza-
lions of the city, Including the Allan
tic City Hotel Mems Association. the
resort publicity bureau. which viii be
represented IN the delegation by Ex-
ecutive Secretary G. p. StIne, and by
the chamber of commerce.