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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-11
HOgWaLLO1, Ne1gS
DIX BoTTs. REGULAR CoRREsPeNpENT

TOBE Moseley is out looking for a
Job 10 make money 20 pay his
dog tax, lobe has lost several dogs
from disease this fau and his tax viii
be a little lighter this time.
With the exception OF Rag Barlow
and Ellick Hellwanger. Christmas in
Hogwallow passed off quietly.
The editor Of the Tickville Tidings
says he bets a lot OF unfinished war
stories and moving picture plays got
caught and were spoiled in the sign
ing OF the armistice.
Atlas Peck says what has happened
in Germany has happened in Hog
wailow many times-a fellow getting
badly In debt and skipping out
The Hogwallow Improvement So
ciety has been working on a set Of
New Years resolutions for salem Bar
low 70 sign The first one OF the set
binds him up mighty tight to tell the
truth. The second one is that he viii
set job and 20 10 work It has al
ready been decided that he viii sign
this paper whether he wants to or
not
Bat Smiths bartender SAYS the
country is getting 50 down on liquor
that Il causes the men to slip around
through back doors and makes him
feel as though he were not in a Ie-
climate business.
The Hog Ford stiIlhouse proprietor
says II the whisky business plays out
entirely he can on very short notice
convert his place into a first class
hog pen
The tin peddler stopped at Bat
Smiths moonshine stillhouse day be-
fore yesterday. got full and remained
over night and during the night there
was a steady downpour Of rain and
ne had mighty fine load OF tinware
70 rust and ruin on his hands.
The new dress Miss Fruzie Aiisop
ordered from a well known ChicaSo
concern for Christmas. pulled out IN
der the shoulders the first tine she
wore IL, This one time wearing has
made Il look like IL had been worn a
whole season and for this reason she
fears they viii not take Il back
The horse doctor has had his reDu-
tation as a professional man lowered
considerably this week. He was called
TO administer 70 the suffering OF
lobe Moseley's Billy goat and the
goat died the doctor says. Of indi-
gestion.
The old miser ate an extra hickory
nut for Christmas He also rave lit
tie Fidity Finders one which had a
worm hole iu IT,
Elick Hellwanger says the only
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4 Sid 81 YOuth and LO0e
The Four of Hearts B. w g5s q: R Esa4.''
Dora Doesn't Give Cynthia Much Encouragement Alb,
Her Engagement
CHAPTER III.
Ter In gagement.

but you mustn't mind. First OF all.
what did father want 10 talk to you
About Gerald Stewart.
About Gerald Stewart" Cynthia
The room was dark. for Dora had
not turned on the light, 50 Cynthia
could not see her cousins face But
she felt the fingers holding her
tighten. The voice that answered her
statement was tense
About Gerald Stewart The ques-
ton was abrupt What about himZ
Was mother there
Cynthia did not understand her
companions agitation In fact, her
own embarrassment was 50 acute that
she gave Dora's manner only pass
ing thought
first Then she went TO her own
But what about Gerald Stewart
Cynthia moistened her lips with her
tongue and swallowed hard
About me-" she said IN low voice
About you2"
This situation must be ended. ana
Cynthia made q great effort Yes
about me-" she affirmed He wanted
to ask uncle's permission TO marry
me-
The truth was out It seemed to
Cynthia as though she had shouted il
through the room The fingers
clutching hers loosened and slipped
from her clasp There was a long
silence before Dora spoke.
You must excuse me" she said at
last stiffly- IF am somewhat sur
prised. But I had no idea that you
and Gerald were in love with each
other. I congratulate you both"
The voice was so hard that the
listener could scarcely believe the
evidence OF her own ears. Dora must
be very much hurt or very angry at
not having been taken sooner into
her companions confidence
Dora Cynthia began, trying 10 re-
gain her cousins hand. don't speak
like that dear. There was nothing to
tell until today when you sent me in
10 the library-at least nothing that
] knew about / did not know until
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-11

AT the door OF ~ own ROOM Gym
Esthia Listened. then turning the
knob softly. entered
she drew a sigh Of relief as she
noted the door Of Communication be-
tween her room and Dorz's was
slosad There would be q Jew minutes
respite before Cynthia must report
her news 70 her cousin
DisrobinE hastily. she shook down
her long hair. combed and braided it.
then. as no sound had yet come from
Dora, she turned out her light and
got into bed
Lying there, she heard her cousin
20 hack and forth in her room. pre-
pairing for tire night Dora was always
slow about dressing and undressing.
The last one who ras ready for bed
usually opened the door between the
At The end Of 20 minutes. Dora
knocked then entered without wait
INK for permission 10 do So
HALO she exclaimed Are you IN
bed alre1dve ] cid not hear you come
So here Do you want 20 50 right 70
.-No.- Cynthia replied. Il am not a
bit sleepy. But 1 thought that you
were
7 an not now Dora informed her
and have put on my heavy
rranaer and slippers 50 that I can
slt hsre and have comfy talk with
vou--
ms was certainly the time 70
make her confession. Cynthia realized
she had hoped that Dora would be so
sleepy thai she would not stay for a
ctae rouizht That might. At least,
have put off the hour Of revelation
Until tomorrow. But il had arrived
ard must be met
Well Dora inquired. perching
herself upon the bed and taking Gym
fhIafs hand IN her did father have
rs business talk with you2 You
roo- dezr-I haVe been thinking lot
81 what you just told me It's hard,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-11

Anew YORK. Jan 11.-3Irs. Vincent
N Astor. wife Of the young multi
millionaire. who has just come back
70 this country after year and a half
or service with the Y. u. c. A in
France. returns with the profound
conviction that the work OF women
IN the war has been an Indispensable
factor and must continue until the
last American soldier has left France
The women did a magnificent
work. she said I have never seen
such talent for organization and such
business ability Is they showed
Mrs Astor herself was in charge Of
che Fomen's work in the T. II. c. A
second division in France. which COM
prised = camps in and around Bor-
dsauE- She had 50 workers at these
camps for whom she was responsible.
and part Of her JOB was 10 inspect her
camps every ten days. and report to
PARIS hsadguarters every month on
the progress Of the work In addition
70 this. she and Mrs Henry Russell.
who was Miss Ethel Borden Hartman
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before she married last spring abroad.
had full charge Of a 7. II c. A serv-
ice house at Bordeaux
First Aid to Lonesome.
It was at this service house, which
accommodated an average OF 1000 SOL
diers daily, that Mrs. Astor got the
aIl-around experience Of a canteen
worker. cash girl, executive, cook and
general first aid to the lonesome, hun
CRY or homesick soldier who sought
the Y N. c. A for cheer
Her uniform was large apron and
her day began at $50 a. m One day
she and Mrs. Russell had to put to 1t
and unload a truck OF sugar Often
she Topped the eggs for the ever
demanding appetite OF the doughbOy
that clamored for fried eggs morn
ing. noon and night. Sometimes she
swept the floor, at others she handed
out the Jam TO the soldiers, and day
after day she sat on a high stool, tap
ping the keys OF q cash register. and
making change for the Xanks in
French coin.
Try TO Tip Her.
Hungry and grateful soldiers don't
always know when famous woman
IS handing out apple pie or doughnuts,
and sometimes the wife OF Americas
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-11

perfect as they ever were. They are
over 30 feet high and If on a straight
stretch would be over 60 miles long.
We then went on TO Neufchatei
Toul Diculolard. all towns we were
in when We made the st. AIihiel drive.
Metz IS a large town and reminds
ne more OF an American town than
any have seen.
Al along the way we were cheered
and hailed as deliverers. We stopped
al Luxembourg for three days. II is
pretty town and the people treated Us
cordially. 4 Dutchman let me sleep
on his bed. and some bed, believe me-
Goose feathers about three feet thick.
This was the first bed ! have slept on
since I left home. These people
(Germans) have no money. no bread
or meat. no soap-I don't see how
they viii get along"
The brothers were separated when
srgL Dan WAS recently transferred 30
the tnird army. supply train. com
pany r.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-11

this afternoon that Gerald cared like
''You knew. 1 suppose. that you
The sentence had an accusing
sound.
4 Mutual Confession.
7 did not know it. dear" Cynthia
protested In fact. Dora, IL think
you are right when you say that love
is not as wonderful as some people
say. At least-the kind Of sentiment
1 feel for Gerald is not what always
supposed that love-
She stopped, buried her face in the
pollow and burst into noiseless sObs.
Dora hesitated, but only for a mo-
menL With a swift movement OF
pity she bent over the bed and gath
cred the sobbing girl in her arms,
kissing her again and again.
There, there. dear she soOthed-
Have your cry out and you'll feel
better 1 guess you have just discov-
cred what lots Of the rest OF us have
had to discover-that love and life
aren't all they're cracked UP TO be.
Never mind. honey-if Gerald loves
you, and you love him, even a little
love him more and more all the time
No woman could help doing that"
Cynthia had stopped sobbing. How
do you know she asked
Wei you see, / am engaged. too
Dora reminded her, with an atteml O
at a laugh, so / am supposed 70 know
something about it,.
''fes-you and Milton" Cynthia
unused aloud. so you understand. OF
course. 1 can see just why you
should You could not help it,
Neither OF the girls realized that
each had made TO the other a very
Illuminating speech
Nor did either know that the other
had cried herself TO sleep that night.
TO BE COntiuued.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-11


I Is ladies is winding Up our War Re
- leef work. sed Ma TO Pa last mite
Good, sed Pa. now 1 shall see the
luvlite in your ewes moar offener
than laitly. sed Pa. You viii not be
cumming hoam out Of sorts any moar.
sed Pa.
What do you meen2 sed Ma.
Jest that, sed Pa. mean that now
yure war relief work is oaver YOU
viii be relieved from war with
8iissus Joans & Aussus Brown. the
two hussies who thot thay did better
work for the cause than you did.
sed Pa.
You are quite pert. sed Ma Ture
humor is as delicat as a armored
tank. sed Ma.
Amt it so that you had differnses
with the other ladies vile you was
all doing yure war work. sed Pa
All Husbands Trying
We may have had sum site differ
enses. sed Ala. but IL was nothing
that cudeut be patched up d certingly
It was not anything for our hus-
bands. 10 be joaking about in this
common manner. sed Ma. You are
vary ag-grevating sumtimes, ia sed.
But 1 suppose all husbands are alike
Not so, sed Pa, thare is a lot Of
husbands that do not iuv thare littel
wifes & do not joak with them My
luv for you is as deep as we'll sed
Pa, * IL Is all the time bubbeling up
in merry littei joaks.
You cud leeve out most Of you're
1oaks & not maik me feel bad. sed
Ma But as I was saying. I am glad
that I can now devoat moar OF my
time to my hoam or TO sum other
form Of work outside.
a Foolish Dream.
was thinking, sed Pa, that now
the war is oaver all the ladies wud
start rite in making thare hoams
the SWEETEST hoams in the land. so
thare nobel husbands cud be so proud
Of them II was perhaps foolish
dreem on my part, but that was what
1 was thinking.
You deer old boy. sed Ma have I
been negleckting you, & so cloas
around the holidays. too2
I have been kind Of lonesum, sed
Pa in TACK, moar lonesum than you
mite think. But knew that sum dav
you wud reelize that the war work
dident need you as much as yure hus-
band needs you, q now you. have
reelized *. e. we will be vary happy
BObbie was lonesum for a mothers
cair. too. sed Pa ] was afrade for
awhile that he Wud run away e. git
married 10 that yung lady he walks
hoam from skool with. sed Pa.
Cut il out I sed to Pa
BObhie Gets IL.
To whom are YOU speaking 20 in
that manner. sed Pa
To YOU, ] sed. cut IL out.
Bobbie, sed Pa. 7 see rite now that
you have BEGUN spoiled in your moth
er's absence I will now give you
what the allies Eaiv the Huns. sed
Pa & then Pa spanked me but herd
him telling Ma afterward that Il
hurt him moar than il did me & he
sed he wud git me a lot Of nice pres
euts- & that is good news after all
the news about war
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-11

CUFPLY sRGT DAN n afcANULTK
y and his brother Ergt John C. Nc
Auuity. sons OF 1fr. and Mrs r z
,fcAnulty. H. Wyoming street. left
Tor France together on June %, 1915
They were both with company e.
-l5lL supply train. s0th division. and
we're IL somc OF the hardest fighting.
Including Ferdun. and Argonne- Their
division vas cited five times for
lraveTT-
srgL Dan 1LcAnuIty writes bis
parents from Bltburgs Germany. dated
Cecember s.
we had advanced 70 sassey-sur-
llus-e. France. when the armistice
was signed from there we left by
tain FOR Dion. and got a convoy Of
70 trucks on these trucks we went
through the town CT Lorgres- TIE
town -uluF Caesar huilt the Roman
-ail- ar1rud. which stand today as
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Copyrighted-E- L Adam
Gefr-e bingham.

trouble he ever found in being a SOL
der when he was IN the civil war
back in the SOS, was that he was not
allowed 20 shoot at the times he most
felt like doing So several times dur
ing his career as a soldier ne felt like
shooting n superior officer, but there
were rules against this.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-11

The rights Of women have been
rigidly protected by the var labor
board with respect TO questions OF
wages health and general welfare. IN
all cases where women perform the
same work as men they shall receive
precisely the same rate of pay. and n
no case be allotted tasks dispropor-
tionate 20 their strength.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-11

Joy equal social rights with their
husbands Il may be said that most
Thibetans stand in considerable awe
OF their wives. for the women are pos
sessed Of great strength and are not
az all loath 70 use it.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-11

Although women have had the local
parliamentary vote in Australia for q
number Of years. ranging from %
years in South Australia TO ten years
IN Victoria, and the national suffrage
for 10 years, they have not accent
plished much in regard 10 certain
measures OF reform as women in other
lands have accomplished without the
vote
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-11

would not hesitate
his goods for the
married, should the
impose that condi-
Thihetan women en-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-11

Of the over 100000 clerks employed
by the United States government dur
ing the period OF the war, IS percent
were women
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-11

funny hand upon
n inside-ahhhhi sending gony
That funny who said He who It's day out Little
clouds everything pulling
bit Of it down around for don back home It's pretty
putting
Columbia. letter from She SHE'S THINKING OF ME-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-11

A FELLOW may have grown up with
n his hair uncombed and there might
have been lot Of palings off the front
fence Of his fathers estate, but If he
turns out to be a money maker and
lives in a good house, the public very
willingly dismisses the Indictment
against him.
The postmaster's wife got out Of
cooking any dinner today as he was
busy licking stamps and wasn't hun
gry.
Every time a person gets a dun
through the mails he makes three
cents, because the letter don't have to
be answered
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-11

proverbial. and he
to turn over all
privilege OF being
Lamas see fit TO
ton
Altar rnarriaEa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-11

7 Is ladies is winding up our War Re
- leef work. sed Ma to Pa last mite
Good, sed Pa, now I shah see the
luvlite in your ewes moar offener
than laitly. sed Pa You viii not be
cumming hoam out OF sorts any moar.
o.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-11-01
Scullville

The people of Scullville charge rendered
their pastor. Rev. J. Willis Minner,l a recep-
ton on Friday evening, Oct. oath, in a
manner which denoted a genuine welcome,
also a beneficial donation. The program was
compiled splendidly. exactly suitable for the
occasion. The superintendent of Sunday
School. John C. Seull, made a few remarks
in tones of welcome, assuring the pastor and
family that he and the organization which
he represented were delighted to have his
return for the third year. Then came a
representative from the board of Stewards,
Dram Lee. expressing his g~ladness for their
return. Next a representative from the board
Of Trustees. Seymour McKeague, with some
very pleasant remarks presented the pastor
with a necktie made of 50 and 81 bills.
amounting to $15, representing nine links
or the nine trustees, a check of $25 from Dr..
which was $60.50, besides groceries in album
dance brought by individuals present. The
pastor then responded, assuring the company
of friends of their appreciation for the re-
markable kindness shown them and express
ing the hope that this same feeling may be
ever widened as the days go by. Rev. Josiah
Smith, pastor of Asbury NJ. e. Church being
present, offered Nrayer in the beginning and
also gave a splendid talk telling how pleas
antly the two pastors had worked together,
the esteem he always had for the Rev. Min
ner and family since their acquaintance, and
urged the people to continue the same as has
been demonstrated this, night, then asked for
all to sing ''Blest be the tie that binds our
hearts in Christian love" which was done in
order. Miss Fanny NJ. MINER.
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Minner, a teacher
in Camden, came home for the occasion, and
several selections of piano-music
all enjoyed. After which refreshments
were served. The rest of the evening was
in singing, declarations, and games,
which made it the banner social of the day.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-11-01
English Creek

Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Smith entertained Mr..
| and Mrs. Ellsworth Smith and Mr.. and Mrs.
Burris Dennis on Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Mark Steelman, of Wilmington. Del.
spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Ella
Steelman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cramer and Mr.. and
Mrs. John Steelman. all of Atlantic City,
were at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
Lee on Sunday.
Misses Elizabeth and Edith Steelman were
h~ostesses at a jolly weekend party in honor
of Miss Edith's birthday. The house was
beautifully decorated with chrysanthemums,
autumn leaves, pumpkins, COLLINS and witch
es, and Saturday evening was spent in Hal
lowe'en games, ghost stories and songs. At
a late hour the guests were invited to the
dining room. A beautiful birthday cake oc-
cupied the centre of the table and a tasty
repast was enjoyed by all. The guests were !:
Misses Alice Osman, of Bellville Marie Hig-
gins, of Mantua Fannie Minner, of Camden
Marian Steelman. of Atlantic City Mae SOM
ers and Irene VanSaun, of Linwood Mrs.
Mamie Steelman. Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Hag-
erthey. Messrs. Harry VanSaun, 1relan
Doughty and William Force, of Linwood !;
Morris Parsels, of Mortified Allen Paul, of
Philadelphia George Martin, Linford Sam
ders, Clayton Ingersoll and Leslie Stebbins,
of Pleasantville John Steelman and Hildreth
Steelman.
Miss Mae Scull spent the weekend with
her mother, Mrs. Abbie Scull.
Mrs. Howard Somers and son Mervin are
visiting Mrs. Lizzie Albertson this week.
Mrs. Eliza Brown. of Atlantic City, has
been visiting her sister, Miss Ellen Lee, dur
ing the past week.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-11-01
HIGHLANDS.

The Absecon Highlands School gave an
entertainment for the benefit of the Red
Cross on Thursday evening last. 1t took the
form of a package party. each person bring
ing a package which was auctioned off for
the benefit of the cause. There was a good
attendance and a good time was had by all.
Mr.. Price and daughter, of Absecon, were
visitors to Mrs. Walter D'Abrosca last sun
day, where they enjoyed a good time. Lun-
cheon was served, and the latter part of the
evening was spent in music, Mr.. D'Abrosca
giving two cornet solos and Miss Rose Price
assisting with the piano.
Mrs. Olda Schmidt expects to return in
two weeks from her journey in New York
State.
Miss Ruth Ludy is taking a profes sional
in music and will soon acquire a
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-11-01
Linwood

The entertainment given by the Admore
Social Klub in the Mechanics Hall, Linwood,
last Friday evening, proved a great financial
success. Two sketches were given-'Nioger
Night School, and .Scrubtown Sewing Cir
cle's Thanksgiving The Klub has proven
to be a social success and its members look
forward to having many good times. The
Klub extends the invitation to anyone who
wishes to become a member. The next meet
ing of the Klub will be held Tuesday evening.
November 18th. at the home of Mrs. Van
Saun, on Belhaven avenue.
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On several occasions he has deported from
our city undesirables and those whose pre-
tended missions he doubted.
In his campaign officer Schoepfin seeks
the support and cooperation of all law abid-
ing citizens.
Mr.. Schoephin is also the eity's truant
officer.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-11-01
WONDERFUL DISCOVERY FOR
THE TEETH.
PYROSEPTlC.

For the relief of Pyorrhea or Riggs
disease, Eruptions of the gums, bleed
ing or receding gums. Sold in all
Drug Stores. Ask your druggist. Pyro-
septic Co.-adv.
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When You Buy Poultry Feeds

Don't make it guess-work.
by our iron-clad guarantee. I
Chicken Chowder will be re
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