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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-04

Irene Gourley, Ina Rorke, Fred Tioerl;
Will l., White and the many beautlui
m%annequins of the lombard estao-
|lishement. "@
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-04
IColored Women
Conclude Meet;
Elect Officers

Mrs. Joanna ,Snowden Porter of
Chicago was reelected president of
the Northwestern Federation of Col
ored Women.s Clubs. at the federation
thu Methodist church. Mrs. Porter has
led the federation in a program of
active work during the last two years,
and her co-WOrkers gave evidence OF
their confidence in her by re-electing
her to office. Other officers named
with Mrs. Porter were as follows:
! Mrs. Gertrude L. Rush of Des
Moines, vice president at large.
Madame May Black Mason, Mime
spolis, recording secretary.
Mrs. Bessie Z. Turpin. Grand Forks.
second recording secretary.
Mrs. Ethel Howard Maxwell, st.
Paul, corresponding secretary.
Mrs. Lynn Ross Carter, Phoenix,
Arizona, treasurer.
Mrs. Mary II. Moseley Withers, Min
neapOliS, organizer.
Mrs. c.. &. Lewis. Kansas City, Mo-,
second organizer.
Mrs. Gertrude NJ. Ross, Denver,
chairman executive board.
Mrs. O.. H. Redd, Cheyenne, Wyo-
ming. auditor.
Mrs. Martha Walton. Chicago,
chaplain.
Mrs. Clara c. Montgomery, Milwau-
kee, chairman program committee.
Mrs. Myra Hunter Reeves. Chicago,
chairman ways and means committee.
Mrs. Minnie NJ. Scott, Toledo. par
liamentarian.
These officers were Installed at the
meeting held last night. this work CON
Guiding the three days sessions of the
convention.
At the meeting yesterday afternoon.
resolution of regret at the death Of
Dr.. Anna Howard Shaw We're pre-
sente1 q oopy of thoca to he sent to
the late DR.. Shaw's secretary, Miss
Lucy Anthony.
Miss Halle Quinn Brown of Wilber-
force university. who was one Of the
very active workers here during the
conventions. was endorsed for presi-
lent of the national federation Of COL
ored women's clubs. Mrs. Lynn Ross
Carter of Phoenix. Arizona, was NAM
ed as a delegate to the national fed
Grafton meeting, to be held this year
at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.
Rev. NJ. w. Withers of Minneapolis
was on the program last night giving
endorsement to the work of the fed
GRAFTON, and urging the continued
support of the women who belong to
the organization. Mrs. Minnie NJ.
Scott of Toledo also was a speaker last
night, telling of wal camp service. as
it concerned the colored soldiers and
workers. Mrs. Ross of Denver told
NeSIeTQdy AFTERNOON o. lIle L. M. ~. "a.
and the War, and Mrs. Mary H. Nose
ley Withers. a reader of distinction,
read an original poem on the aims.
accomplishments and needs of he
Northwestern Federation.
Madame May Black Mason, sopra-
no, gave numbers at both the after
noon and evening meetings yesterday,
and she was heard in some delightful
songs on Wednesday night.
Practically all of the delegates left
the city last night and this morning.
but Mrs. Porter, the president, and
Miss Brown expect to remain here
until tomorrow. when they will leave
enroute for Chicago.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-04
ADVERTISEMENT.
XXI I: FACE
Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots.
How to Remove Easily.

Here's a chance. Miss Freckle-face
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guarantee of a reliable concern that
II will not cost you a penny unless it
removes the freckles; while if it does
give o a clear complexion the ex-
pense is trifling.
Simply get an ounce of Othine-
double strength-from any druggist
and a few applications should show
you how easy it is to rid yourself of
the homely freckles and get a beauti-
ful complexion. Rarely is more than
one ounce needed for the worst case.
Be sur to ask the druggist for the
double strength Othine as this
strength is sold under guarantee of
money back if it fails to remove
freckles.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-04
constant laughter is difficult to d.

placed him among the foremost COM
edians of the younger generations. In
his fun-making efforts he is ably
supported by Grace Valentine in her
original role of Daisy Mahoney, the
movie wise" m%annequin and all of
the others of the original Morosco
cast, including Margery Card in the
role Of Norah, his head %saleslady;
Warner Baxter as Ricardo Tosselli,
the VermicelU King; Lillian Brennard
as Mollie the seamstress; Hal1am Bos-
worth as Hodgkins, the b~ookkeeper;
Winifred Bryson as the unfaithful
show girl; Ethel Wilson. Harold Rus
sell, Lillian Franklin, Mary Britain,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-04

Members Of the Royal Neighbors
lodge are asked to meet 1t the Odd
Fellows hall this morning at $3.50
o'clock, to get in readiness for the
parade which is to feature the cele-
bration his morning. .
The Women's Relief Corps will
meet Saturday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
in the Odd Fellows hall.
X X *
Mrs. H. X. Geist returned last night
from %Crookston, where she had been
the guest Of Mrs f. E. fTurnquist and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-24
By Abner Antlx1r1y !

his notice. either. that Ma was receiv-
ing and returning a large correspond
ence. but Ma did rot choose to enlight-
en- his darkness in that respect.
The latest bit Of news had all the
townspeople agog over the much-ad-
vertised flm-"Woman. Modern and
Antique"-that was to be shown at
the local theater the coming week. fea-
turing a local celebrity. Speculation
was intense. as no one had the slight
est idea who it could be and no one
suspected the unassuming lady.
The night OF nights came finally.
The theater was filled to the last bit
Of available space and every family in
town was represented. The usual pre-
liminary slides acted Ike lashes TO the
feverish anticipation OF the movie
throng and whipped their curiosity TO
the straining point
All"
The murmur OF suspense ended
none too soon. issued through the
house like the sigh OF breeze through
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-24
Showing the Young Folks

sudden, she stayed at home again. II
the door bell rang. she was there to
answer It, and family relations were
once more restored 70 normal
Then, quite without reason as Dasia
expressed II 10 Fannie, Ma began TO
show a vivid interest In the movies
which, up to this time she had delight
ed in critictsins as vulgar, silly and
obsurd. From going once a week she
developed into movie" fan! and Oft
en- three or four night a week found
her enjoying the four and 1ve-reel
thrillers. Pa soon succumbed 10 the
movie" contagion and, from going
of quietly by himself. he became bold
er and openly asked Ma TO go with
him Before long there resulted reg
ular family night when al but little
sonny (who could be tucked away in
his little bed to be minded" by q con-
siderate neighbor), would be present
at the local theater. Ma had grown
years younger, and even Pa had no
ticed the change It did not escape
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Seeing the Opportunity

the few little seed packets she hsd
gained.
IF he wants three punches, why.
probably all the rest OF the folks1l
want three. too; so I'll just take the
basket and peddle them around" said
Bonnie joytully. I'D love to-"
Bennie came rushing back. jingling
the coins in his pockets with high de-
light. He swung the empty basket
high 20 show its emptiness.
They want more and more and
more!" he shouted In his treble voice.
and he poured out the coins In his
gTandmother's hands.
Bonnie" grandma said. what ar
opportunity you are. You have opened
my blind eyes. Here have l been with
those onions in my garden patch for
years. Year by year have grubbed
them out and thrown them away. Now
we shall see what we shall see!" She
went into the grocery again and
bought the seeds most needed. and
had a little coin left It warmed her
heart and her pocket but the latter
not for long.
"Cornnreal." she reasoned. ~swells
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-24
By Elsie Endicott

sisters friend, who was likewise
Doris friend; her presence that night
in the box; the pretended quarrel; the
prearranged plan with Chippie Wal
tiers, whom she had known for ever
so long. to break his window. were all
a means to show him that she was not
quite so spiritless as he had thought
her. 1t was an effective remedy for
his careless ease and lordly superiori-
II toward her. forcing him to regard
her as his equal and not his posses
sion.
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the tree tops.
The leading part"-the descriptive
slide told the impatient AUDIENCES
ably portrayed by one OF your towns
people, who was quick 70 grasp the sit
uation and whose work. as you will
see. gives promise Of great ability IN
this line. We have the pleasure OF
presenting Mrs Mary Kelly"
Imagine the shock the family. there
assembled, received!
Picture Grandma Kelty's delight as
she watched the faces OF her neigh
bors when II dawned on them that ev-
cry time she went out during that in
teresting period she probably went 10
a studio TO pose for this movie.
Horrors, What was the world CON
ing TO. anyway? Yet. deep in their
hearts grandma's contemporaries en-
Wed her the courage she displayed In
asserting her independence; and il can
be said without fear OF contradiction
that grandma is now the wonder OF
wonders.
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land was simply an acre OF anxiety
since Il had been mortgaged. How
long could she keep this brood Of
childrn-how long before that mort
gage would be foreclosed1
Once home she scrsped her larder
to feed the hungry brood. and even
then there was not anough. Bonnie,
the oldest boy. went foraging about
the place and he found a bunch OF
winter onions growing rankly in
small garden patch.
You've got a garden. grandma. I'll
work the garden and get lots and lots
of things TO eat will" be said
hopefully.
A CLEAN Of light shot through the
darkness OF grandma's mind. Wen
do it," she said firmly. Wen work
the garden The team and the wagon
will be just what we need-and-yes,
seeds and things" Dismay came over
her for a moment. Then she put on
her sun bonnet and went out TO the
garden patch. It's so small" she
murmured. And il is so overrun
with those winter onions" She be-
gan pulling some. They're nice!" she
exclaimed. joyfully. Bonnie. you get
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-24

So out she was.
That day and many days after that
The neighbors began TO sit up and
take notice for IL was indeed unusual
to see Mrs. Kelly, arrayed in fine raj
ment. leave her house every day at
about the same hour. The neighbor
across the street ran in one afternoon
to the neighbor next door 10 talk 1t
over. After some discussion they
found that she always returned at
about the same hour. that is. in time
10 have Pa Kelty's supper ready when
he got home. What made Mrs. Kelty's
actions the more remarkable was the
fact that up to recently she was a reg
ular stay-at-home.
1t did not take many days for her
woman's intuition TO discover that she
was being covertly watched by the
neighbors as she came and went; 50,
TO give them something TO speculate
on, she went away in one direction
and returned from another. This went
on for several weeks and then. Of q
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-24

he had discovered his iancee. sitting
between her mother and father, cold
ly appraising the lady at his side.
The first mail OF the next day had
brought TO him the diamond engage
ment ring which he had given her. A
formal note, telling him that all was
at an end between them. accompanied
the ring. His attempts at an explana-
ton had met with the humiliating re-
ception OF being practically elected
from the house.
To think that Doris. his little Doris
the girl whom he had considered so
gentle and meek. should act so like =
termagant. The sudden change in her
astounded him.
You never can tell what a woman
will do" he murmured to himself sad
ly as be walked In the direction OF his
club. Yet in spite of the self-pity that
welled up within him at the thought
of his shattered romance a tinge Of
admiration for the spirit which his for
mer sweetheart had displayed colored
his reflections.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-24

Richard shuddered at the sight Of
the missile. Doris" he half-whisp-
cred.
Welt" The word sounded like the
crack Of a whip.
Please forgive me-" Richard hadn't
done anything wrong, yet he knew that
if he valued his peace OF mind he
would have TO ask forgiveness Of this
new Doris. Forgive me-" he repeat
ed, thereby taking the blame for ev-
crything on his shoulders. II won't
do it again"
And reluctantly Doris came into his
outstretched arms. Richard felt a
new, more poignant love for the girl
he had almost lost The carelessness
with which he had sometimes acted
toward the old mild and meek Doris
had now vanished utterly.
1t was not until after they were
married and the course OF their lives
was running in well-established
grooves that Doris dared to confess
her duplicity. The esoorting OF his
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-24

70 himself astto histmother. The pay
Is good but [ might as welllnot think
Aboutsit WITH my big family and you
hero on this acre OF land alone. with
no income. there's no way to do any
thing or have anythingi-she continued
disoouragedly.
well Mrs. Sheldonf said. Il guess
this place Is worth the price Of a
humber wasDn. and you have the
hOrses- I'll mortgage It and you can
get the wagon and pay back the mort
gage money as you can" She looked
II her son hopefully
-MotAeri You're too goodl But
that VIM helpVOut. and surely with
such good pay 7 ought TO make that
mortgage dwtndle like dew before the
morning sun" shird had Frightened
but he did notsdemur~or object 20 this
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-24

she work these ideas into her daily
life that none OF the family sensed any
great change In her mode of living. 1t
was only after the shock grew less
surprising that they realized the
changes had been made.
The daughter. Fannie. had been in
the habit OF running over casually TO
leave her little son in graudma's care
while she did a little necessary shop
ping; or made long promised call or
an old classma5e; or so on. through
the long list OF excuses modern daugh-
tiers know so well how TO use. For a
long time grandma said nothing;
then. one day. she read an article in a
magazine to the effect that the older
women. having raised their own fam
lilies, should not be imposed upon 10
the extent OF having half the care Of
their grandchildren That was the
turning point without a word to
anyone she settled II in her own mind
that the next time Fannie came over.
grandma would be out
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sacrifice made by his old mother. She
always did "nnd a way"
Well. she had found Il, and the
necessary papers were drawn up and
the necessary steps taken, and Shird
went home with a shining. new. green
lumber wagon, gayly striped with red
and yellow He went to work and toll
ed a few days. Then for some IN
known reason he wasn't needed any
longer. One day slumping along the
road. head down and thought vacant.
a rushing automobile struck him.
Death also struck him. There was sor-
row at his passing on. and yet, save
for the family he had left behind. he
had done little for the world
Mother" said Annie. the somewhat
shiftless wife Of the decedent. If
you'll take the children I'll work out.
doing homework. can make my
own way-always my board sure-and
whatever comes over for clothes and
the children. I'll do what l can for
them They are a nice bunch OF chill
dren." she said fondly.
Grandma looked obviously at this
great gift-she was old and had no
means OF support. That little acre of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-24
By Joella Johnson

ready for market. The little town.
walked to the advantage OF having
fresh vegetables at so reasonable
prices. began to want more. Il want
ed fruit. Il wanted eggs. Il wanted
chickens. Then grandma began 70
see a vision OF prosperity greater than
any she had ever known. The mort
gage was lifted; the horses had feed
and the family. too; Annie. who had
worked desoltcrly. seeing the good In
store. came lounging in one day, but
too. had become interested. Il seemed
as though that acre was her one
chance. too. She loved the work and
found her chance 70 do what she loved
to do Grandma hardly had 10 help.
She was boss" as Bonnie said. but
Bonnie himself was as near that as so
young boy could be
Here" said grandma one night
I've lived on this little strip OF land
all my married life. and I've gone
without, many, many a time. when
right here was my acre OF opportuni-
" and I didn't know it, But now
But now" chorused Bonnie aud
the rest, Annie herself saying It rather
reverently.
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up and makes a great deal OF good
growing food for little money. and
have dried apples. and they'll make e
lot, too. TO help Ill up this hungry
brood OF children" She bought corn
meal and few other things and went
on home
Then began the SERIOUS work OF
Transforming that acre Of anxiety into
an acre OF opportunity. Bonnie work
ed indefatigably. and the neighbors
lent a plow. a harrow, and other need
ed tools. There were many head
shakings at the lavish expenditure OF
money for seeds. but with Bonnie
walking TO town every other day with
his basket of onions. the money seem
ed to low In.
How the garden throve with so many
willing hands to help! What grand
ma couldn't have done alone was being
done as II by magic, and each child
had his or her appointed daily duties,
and performing them well under
grandmas supervision and Bennie's
supreme authority. The sale OF the
punched onions furnished enough
meal, beans and bacon TO last until
the other things were beginning 10 be
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-24

privileges. why should not the older
generation. with their far greater ex-
perienoe, avail themselves OF these
same priVileges7
Because she was a grandma was 40
valid reason why she should bury her
hopes or ambitions. concluded Mrs
Kelly one hne afternoon. after spend
ing the greater part OF an hour IN
meditation. II would be worse than
useless TO inform the family OF her
ideas as they would be too much
startled BY them. SO she trusted TO
chance to open a way for her. Who
would not tire OF the every day hum
drum life OF the average housekeep-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-24

ready and wen take some TO town. II
isn't far away. and I'll see II can't
trade some of these OF for seeds. and
we'll have a garden"
Bonnie and Grandma and the chill
dren gathered onions. washed them
and put them UP in neat punches. II
was early IN the spring and seed on
ions had not begun to come in. Mrs
Sheldon asked a grower II he would
exchange garden seeds for the young
onions.
why. yes. Mrs. Sheldon; glad 10
accommodate you. I'll take three
punches for home use" he replied.
Three bunches!" echoed grandma.
Why. have fifty punches. I wanted
to sell them all. I want to 90 into
vegetable raising. I've a new family
and vegetables help 80 much" visit
fully.
We'll. I'll take three punches. but
couldn't sell a bunch If my life hung
by a hair on 'em. Sorry. Mrs. Shell
don" and he smiled blandly on the
aged woman.
The three punches were delivered
by Bennie, and the little procession
followed grandma TO the wagon, with
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-24

voice inquired IL this were the Rose
Bower" and II so, might he see Miss
Edith Walker Edith. her first indig-
nation over. answered his question in
the affirmative and stated that she
vas Miss Walker.
smile broke over his face and with
a quick step he reached Edith's side.
Why" he said. Il am glad indeed.
TO meet you. Cousin Edith. am John
Reynolds. your cousin. whom you have
never seen. Mother sent me over 10
excuse her for that awful letter VIII
liams sent you. She didn't know
about IL till afterwards. Mothers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-24
How She Showed Her Spirit

leading into the room a struggling fig
ure huddled in furs. "I saw her heave
the brick. sir"
Richard sprang to his feet. The
captive was Doris! he leaped to her
side, thrust the clerk away, and placed
his arm protectingly around her.
Chippie blinked incredulously. do
you know the lady?" he asked.
do know her!" Richard thrust out
his lower jaw pugnaciously. Say,
do you think for a moment that I'm
accustomed to do this to every lady l
meet7"
''Is it-she?" .
Eyes"
Chippie gave a low whistle and tip
toed from the room
An orninous silence ensued. A thou
sand questions tangled up Richards
brain so that he was unable to utter
one. Doris removed herself from the
protection OF his arms and walked to
Chippie's desk, where she lovingly
patted the brick that had gone through
the plate-glass window.
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menr, she stopped! Swinging up the
path with quick strides. was a young
man, who stopped now and then 10
look about him with an air OF owner
ship. He plucked monstrous rose,
one OF the most beautiful IN the gar
den. and after examining il critically
placed it In his buttonhole. A hot
flush OF indignation swept into Edith's
face. drying her tear-stained cheeks.
She rose and with head held high,
stepped forward into view, making as
she stood in the nower-framed en-
trance, a most enhancing picture OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-24
The Real Terms of the Will

fully gazed back at the house. her home
for is years Ii was old. yes. and
much too big for just her and Anne.
the maid, but il was so dear TO her.
every corner OF II. And II looked so
pretty now. In the morning sun-vith
its rose trellised veranda and ivy-cov-
cred walls. and the gardens. which she
herself had brought 10 such perfec-
ton
The tears would core. and as she
dashed them impatiently away. tiny
sheet of crumpled paper fell to the
ground. II was that hateful letter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-24

ed a view OF the path leading 10 the
house. she could see all that went on
in the gardens, and here ii was her
custom to go when veighty problems
troubled her. She sank down on the
messy ground TO think
She had plenty OF money for the
present-her grandfather during his
life had sent her more money than she
needed-the only question was 4
home. And she would have 20 work
later. too. She could paint. but who
would buy her feeble attempts? Oh. it
was hard. il was wrong 10 take her
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-24

At the club he met Chippie Walters.
You must come and see my new
quarters" the latter urged him. "Ex-
elusive to degree. Front location on
the avenue. plate glass and gilded let
tiers with shining brass. Ultra, my
boy. ultra"
Richard hesved a deep sigh. You
must excuse me-" he said. I'm not
just In the mood today to play the part
of a committee of appreciation"
Chippie looked worried. What is
it" he questioned. Your digestion.
OF did she" He paused.
she did" answered the other.
Then you must come along and get
your mind OF your troubles. Don't
brood, my boy; don't brood"
Richard yielded An hour later he
was seated in the exclusive private Of
fee OF Walters & Co.. stock brokers.
Chippie had proudly displayed his
equipment and was talking club triv-
alities when a clerk from the outside
office entered.
"A lady to see you. sir" the under
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Ny name- Mr., Han. Is Mss Halpin.
Good day.
Ny"
Richazr's further remarks were cut
short by the slamming Of the door In
his face. WithEwOunded dignity he re-
placed his hst which he had 80 po-
rtsly and propAtfEttnEly removed. and
descended ne broad stone steps in
front OF the boDse.
, A sense OF. outrage and humiliation
struggled with deep feeling that he
had lost all that made life worth liV-
ing To think that she should treat
him 50 because he had escorted, at
his ststsr>s request. one OF her friends
70 The theaterp There in a nearby box