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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-08
By Walt Gregg

other time?" She burst into tears, and
threw herself into Peters arms.
Peter. he couldn't make me marry
him now. could he? ! know | prom
ised, but it's been so long. and love
you so. Oh. Peter. couldn't We be mar
ried right now so If he should come
back ii would be too late for him to
get me?"
His last doubt of her love for him
removed. Peter breathed again.
Read it," he urged. "Of course he
can't get you. This is a free country,
dear. and II you love me, I'd like 10 see
The man that could take you from me"
Obediently Nora opened the letter
and skinned tho contents Then with
cry of JOY she passed tho letter TO
Peter to read
He doesn't want me-, glory be. Pc
ter, he doesn't want me any more than
want him. He's married someone
else out Wesl Oh glory. Peter. such
load has rolled off my mind"
And Peter. realizing that II he had
withheld the letter he would not have
seen this evidence of her love for him,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-08

ding day only two weeks off he hardly
dared breathe freely, for there was
danger that he might lose her at the
last minute.
Even Peters best friends could not
call him handsome, and he attached
no blame 70 Nora because her fancy
had turned TO handsome Ned Gallo
way, two years before. Peter WINGED
even now as he recalled the pain it had
cost him when he learned that she had
promised to marry that scapegrace, or
at least to wait year for him. while
he went West TO make good. Well. the
year and almost another was up, and
for months Nora had not heard
word. Still she had hoped on. but aft
er a time she had been forced 10 con-
clude that he had forgotten her. and
then she had accepted Peters atten-
tions. wondering that she was not
more hurt at Ned's Inconsistency.
After she had promised to marry Pc
ter. plain. honest Peter, she had
learned TO care for him as everyone
did who knew him. but Peter had al
ways a haunting fear that Ned might
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-08
BY VIII Seaton

ment she and John had Joined the jol-
ly group. Ordinarily John enjoyed
anything like this, but tonight he was
keenly conscious of the dowdy appear
ance Miriam made among these dain-
tily dressed women. whose filmy
blouses and low necks seemed emf
nently the proper thing. Savageiy he
cursed the day when he had "butted
in" on his wife's affairs. And the
worst of It was that she seemed utter
ly unconscious of her drab appear
ance. A cold horror gripped him
Whit IL she should refuse to give up
her homely, comfortable clothes and
20 back to "fusslng." Thoughts Of
never again seeinL the pretty, stylish
figure as he had so loved to see it,
filled him with hopeless rage. who
ever wrote that article Is. r boob. he
muttered savagely. land I was worse
than a fool to swallow III"
But all things have an end, and at
last the dread evening was over and
they were at home.
1T has been such happy evening"
sighed Miriam, "and | am not the least
bit tired. These nice broad shoes are
so comfortable. just pitied the girls
in those high boots. And I'm so glad
you like my suit. dear. ] always want
to please you. you know"
This was the last straw, and Johns
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-08

next week? shall expect TO see a
radical change. And l am sure you
will agree with me after you have
tried out my ideas"
Miriam's eyes t~inkled mischiev-
ously. "Yes, dear" she said meekly.
I'm sure we shall agree after we've
tried it out"
And John retired feeling very well
satisfied with his position as the head
of the house.
Next morning Miriam telephoned to
three friends whose husbands belong
ed to Johns club. They met at Miri-
ANS for luncheon, and there was much
laughing over what appeared TO be a
huge joke. And that night at dinner
John again congratulated himself up
on the docility of his wife.
Il got my suit today, John" she said,
land some shoes"
Good" beamed John as he carved
the steak. Get something nice?"
20, yes. dear. It's very nice. Plain
blue. but nice quality. can't show
you because 1t is being altered. And
] had to get some new waists since
you don't like my thin ones. + shall
have them all tomorrow. Couldn't you
meet me in town for dinner some
wheTe?"
Fine. Make # quarter 10 six Be
on time and perhaps we can go some
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-08

patience, never very strong, gave way.
"You do ehs" he snapped. We'll. there
NAV be some women who look well in
a rig like that but you're not one OF
them. and If you want 10 please me
you will give those things TO the cook
the frst thing in the morning. and
never let me see them again. What l
don't know about women's clothes
would fill barrel. and I'm ready TO
admit It. Tomorrow you go in town
and get some clothes. Mind you. I
mean clothes not merely coverings
And say. Miriam. get lots of that soft.
thin stun like Bills wife was wearing
II looks mighty good to me-"
And Miriam. being wise in her gem
Grafton. said nothing at all.
The following day saw a merry par
ty of four young matrons gathered for
luncheon in one OF the big shops
There was much laughter over what
appeared 10 be a huge joke, but at last
the party arose en- masse.
Come on. Miriam, VIC have still 10
choose your Georgette crepe frock.
you know" said Bill's wife. Aren't
you extrsvagant. getting a whole dress
OF Georgette?"
"A little. perhaps said Miriam de-
murely, but John particularly asked
me TO get something like that!"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-08

where afterward"
Punctual to the moment John en-
tered the waiting room and glanced
about. Miriam had not arrived and il
was with sense of pleasure that he
sat down TO await her coming. Miri-
am was not a pretty girl, he told him
self comfortably, but there was some
thing irresistibly attractive about her.
She knew how TO wear her clothes;
that was it. Now there are some wo-
men and they would not look well il
they had all Paris to put on their
backs. Dowdy-that was the word to
describe them. For instance, that girl
over there. How unattractive she
looked and vet her clothes were good.
Now the other women in the room
looked nifty! Yes. sir. Those high.
light-colored boots were sure classy,
and he did like those big, fioppy hats.
Now. Miriam"
But here his soliloduy was rudely
interrupted. Unnoticed by him that
girl over there had approached and
was standing before him.
Hello dear she said, sweetly.
I've been here 10 minutes. Didn't
you see me?"
Like man suddenly awakened from
a pleasant dream John sat up and
gasped. So great was his astonish
ment that he forgot TO rise and sat
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-08

posted the mail in the little tin mail
boxes along the route.
Ills mind was about a mile farther
down the road. At the little gray cot
tsge where lived his sunny-haired
-weethesrt. Nora. who in just two
weeks time was to be his wife
Peters heart beat quicker under
his blue shir; as he thought Of the lit
tie house he had waiting for her. and
which made the gray home Of her
childhood appear moro faded and
weatherporn than ever
Rut what q time he had hat 70 win
her. this wilful. misch:eyous sweet
heart of his. Even now, With the wed
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-08


things were all wrong, at least in SO
far as his wife's clothes were con-
cerned. Also, he resolved that a
change must be brought about There
fore it was with just a hint of sever
fly that he opened the subject on the
evening following his perusal of the
article.
Miriam" said he, "I have been
thinking good deal about the way the
modern woman dresses"
Miriam looked up from her sewing
with a tender smile. Secure in the
consciousness of perfection in her
husbands eyes. she could afford to be
generous with the faults of other wo-
men.
''Yes?" she replied. encouragingly.
And I've come TO the conclusion
that these thin, himsy blouses; these
low necks and short sleeves, are i'm
modest. And high heels are injurious
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-08

the office was warm and oppressive.
and work was hard that day And he
noticed with a little shock of pain the
shadows under her eyes and the faint
hollows in her cheeks.
For two years Beth had worked at
that desk In plain sight of Jimmie Tor
renee, but today he saw her In new
light He had loved her from the day
when she FIRST came into the office,
loved her in silence, worshipped her
from afar.
After all. he thought. It was hard
life for a girl to live, and he pictured
her IN a little home, away from the
driving forces OF the business world,
In a sunny window seat, all framed in
flowers, a baby upon her knees, per-
haps But love and marriage were
not for Jimmie, and he put the picture
out of his mind. Even IL his invalid
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-08

)STCARRIER Pc
TER BENT did not
mind the heat of
the sultry August
morning as his
dappled gray mare
smbied lszily along
the country road.
stopping unbidden
while her master
r.Ls "a. - IL
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-08

FORE John had
read an article on
dress reform, he
had thought his
wife the most at
tractive woman in
the world.
After reading the
article and ponder
ing deeply thereon.
he decided that
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-08

But" protested the wayward son.
you should make allowance for the
folli,s Of youth"
Huh" srowled tho old man. III II
wasn't for the allowance you get there
would he less folly"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-08

Wedderly-I say. old chap. why
don't you pick out some good woman
and enter into matrimonial partner
ship?
Singleton What | want in that line
is silent partner. and ! don't believe
II is possible to find one.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-08

: watched her as she
worked, her sure
o | Q n d Q r fingers
dancing over the
keys. her gray eyes
open, intent. as she
listened to the voice
frsm the dicta-
phone. Spring was
abroad in the city
streets, the air of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-08

Dr. Cureiti Did YOU take those
sleeping powders | ordered?
Patient All Of ON My wife woke
me MP four times last night to give
'em 10 me
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-08

was thankful that he had not yielded
10 the temptation and felt that load
had rolled off his mind. as we'll.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-08


valley, but as the soft tinkle of the,
Pasadena church bells came up to him
he reused and drew a watch from an
inside pocket. Eleven" he muttered.
Pretty near that time" He arose
and stood a full six feet of rags and
dirt
The man walked up the mountain
side a few yards to where two rangy
black horses paved impatiently. After
tightening the loosened cinches he re-
placed the bits in the horses mouths
and turned his attention TO the half
mile curve OF trail below. Catching a
glimpse OF moving figures, he pulled
pair of field glasses from his pocket
and adjusted the focus His magnified
vision centered for moment upon
half dozen khaki clad girls swinging
up the brown ribbon of the trail. The
man hung the glasses conveniently up
on a saddle horn and rolled a Gig
aretts.- Again he let his eyes wander
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-08

Ii the Ions June
morning the man
had lurked in the
chapsrral thicket
above the Mount
Wilson trail. Since
Z O'Clock he had
lain sprawled in the
scanty shade gaz-
ing idly down al the
naDOraO1a nf tho
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13

the heart, suffered an attack of cpl lepsy stroke of paralysis, vertigo, ol are you subject to fainting spells?
 Are you crippled in any manner?
 Have you ever been confined in an asylum or institution for the insane or for other mental affections?
 Do you use intoxicating liquors. drugs, or other narcotics in any form
 Have you ever been convicted of public intoxication or other offense while intoxicated within the past year, or of the illegal use or possession of narcotics?
 The secretary said the prime idea of the questionnaire was to get a mental picture of the applicant. The license will be granted. he said, on the basis of the cumulative satisfactory answers. The answer, no matter whn it may be- to any one question will not determine the denial or granting of ti.., license. He also said the police de- partment is considering the .,repara- tion of series of questions to test the knowledge of operators of cars as to traffic regulations and rules of he road.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
TOWN TOPICS
BACK FROM LONG VsIT-Miss

BACK FROM LONG vIsIT-Miss Erma Sutton of 1925 Madison street. who has spent three months with patatives and friends in Illinois and Indiana, returned home last evening.
 GOES TO COAST - Joseph H. Cohen left last night for Los Angeles where he will visit for one week.
 MOTORING TO CoAST-Charles A. Stauffer and John Halloran leave this morning by motor car for Los Angeles.
 COME FROM FLORENCE - F. Bowman and R. L. uBrns arrived in the city yesterday from F1arence.
 SUPERIOR VISITOR HERE - Walter F. Heinirchs arrived in the city last night from Superior and is staying at the Hotel Adams
 HERE FROM BETTY RANCH - Pearl K. Beatty, fthe Betty ranch, arrived in the city yesterday evening and is registered at the Hotel Adams.
 cLARkDALE VISITOR IN CITY, Mrs. J. ". Langford arrived in the city yesterday evening from Clarkdale She is staying at the Commercial hotel.
 LOS ANGELES PEOPLE HERE Mir. and Mrs. A. B. Fassett arrived in the city yesterday evening from Los Angeles. They are staying at the Com fnercial hotel.
 MoDEsTE MAN HERE Oliver
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
RENTERS AMATEUR CLASS-TAK TITLE
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

WINCHESTER, Mass, July F. - Francis Ouimet regained the amateur golf championship of Massachusetts which he last held in 1915 by defeating Jesse Guilford the champion. by to in the 36hole final at the Winchester Country club today.
 The tournament marked the return of Ouimet to amateur golf competition in the east, as it was his first oppor- tunity to play in such an event since he was reinstated by the United States Golf association. He will play in the national amateur championship at Pittsburg in August.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
NEW YORK TO TEST MOTORISTS
(New York Times)

A series of twenty -four questions, with subdivisions which will approxi- mate double that number, has been de- cided upon as the official questian- naire, which hereafter must be an swered properly by every person in New York City who wishes to drive a motor car.
 All new applicants must use the new form. Little has been said regarding the system of road tests which may be required from applicants, but the secretary of state is formulating a method by which he hopes to show the practical efficiency of the driver without too much delay or annoyance.
 Among the questions are several re- garding the physical qualifications of the applicant. These include:
 Is your eyesight or hearing i'm paired?
 Have you any organic affection of
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13

Cuzick arrived in city yesterday from Modesto.
 JEROME VISITORS Among Je- rome people arriving in the city yester- day evening were Mrs. Dave Morgan and William and T. B. Kettle.
 COMES FROM WHlPPLE BAR RACkS-Mrs. B. H. Fellows of Whip ple Barracks arrived in the city yester- day evening. She is staying at the Hotel Adams.
 FRISCO MAN IN CITY-John H. Baker arrived in the city last night from San Francisco. He is staying at the Hotel Adams.
 FLORENCE VISITORS HERE Mrs. W. D. Hood and Mrs. D. A. Little of Florence arrived in the city last night. They are staying at the Jef ferson hotel.
 FROM TUCSON FOR WEEK END -E. R. Hurst of Tucson is a visitor in the city over the week end.
 OHiON IN ClTY-W. S. Dunscomb of Twinsburg, Ohio, arrived in the city yesterday evening". He is staying at the Hoter Adams.
 FROM LAVEEN-Bob Mitchell of Laveen arrived in the city yesterday and is staying at the Commercial hotel
 SHIP ONLY 30 CARS CANTA- LOUPES-Because ot fhe rain very few cantalopes were picked yesterday and not over 25 or 30 cars left the valley. Picking will be resumed today if the weather is good. It is the gen. eral opinion that ripe melons remain ing on the vine yesterday have been lost. but the hard green ones will ripen later in safety, if there is no contin- uation of the rain. The official figure Friday was 93 cars. Shipments are decreasing, according to the official federal market report issued by Ed. M. Seifert, Jr. There are practically no sales most shipments are con
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13

Three hundred and prisoners the war record written after Harry Adams He performed taken eighty prisoners and ordered Adams there He German tered just in time the fugitive Sergeant Adams had only shots his automatic He fired through the door and the and after him. eighteen diers This from the official which Adams the among American Eolders France His home Rochester
Ashland daily tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1970, 1919-09-09
NOSTR|KERS AMONG
HONEY CATERERS

Mr.. and Mrs. James Hersey Of
Montague, Calf, are in Ashland,
Both have been ailing for some time
and have come here to try the benef-
icent climate and waters OF the Lithia
City for the benefit of their health.
Mr.. Hersey is a we'll known bee
man of Northern California, and has
at his colony over 400 hives OF bees
from which h CLEANS an immense
amount of honey that is extracted
for the local markets. These are
the only workmen l ever had who
do not ask wages, do not cost any
thing for their keep. and who never
Mr. Hersey declares.
Ashland daily tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1970, 1919-09-09
"OTHER MEMS WIVES"
AT vINING TUESDAY ONLY

Cynthia Brock was a girl who
moved In millionaire circles. II you
saw her with anybody. you didn'i
have to look the other person up In
Dun's. You knew his or her credit
was good.
But Cynthia herself was broke
She was social parasite, living on
the bounty Of her friends-and pit
led and patronized by them. She was
brought up to do nothing. and had
succeeded admirably.
Then came Fenwick Flint. who
cast amorous eyes at Viola Gordon
Mrs. James Gordon. And he offered
Cynthia 100000 II she could win
James Gordon's affections-so that
Mrs. Gordon could get a divorce.
Driven to the wall. Cynthia accepts
the offer. and begins her game.
Before the game is over. she real
ICES that Gordon has lost his heart
to her-and. with a sickening feel
ing. realizes that she is in love with
him. Then. rather than take dirty
money for love, She
That's the central situation in
"0ther Mems Wives" a Paramount
picture starring Dorothy Dalton that
comes here for Tuesday and Wednes-
day only.
May we not expect your
Ashland daily tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1970, 1919-09-09
Medical Examiner
For Local Posi-

Mjor Floyd d. Lewis OF the War
Risk Section OF the United States
public health service, while in Ash
land recently appointed DR.. Cor
don MacCracken. an ex-service man,
medical examiner for this territory.
This work will be carried on by the
American Legion in connection with
the public health service, and each
man who had served the govern
ment during the late war will be
given an opportunity to be exam
ined in case any physical troubles
arise attributable TO causes con.
tracted during the war. During the
medical examinations incident TO
mastering out OF service many men
we're no doubt passed with a cursory
examination which they themselves
allowed rather than run the risk
OF being detained. but who may
have incurred disabilities that will
Ashland daily tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1970, 1919-09-09

Roberts Predicted Foch's Victory
When Lord Roberts was ih Canada
ten years ago at the dedication Of the
Plains of Abraham park and play.
ground he made this prediction: ~They
refuse to believe me, and we are
asleep under a false security, for I do
not hesitate to affirm that we will
have a frlghtful war in Europe, and
that Great Britain and France will
have the hardest experience Of their
existence. They will, in fact, see de-
feat very near, but the war will finally
be won by the genius Of French gen.
eral named Ferdinand Foch, professor
In the military school in Paris"
Ashland daily tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1970, 1919-09-09

affect their health heerafter. Ever
those who were apparently well on
receiving their discharge. but who
have later developed disabilities con.
tracted during the war will come
under this U. 8. public health SER
vice. The local American Legion
post will take particular care of
their members in this regard.
Ashland daily tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1970, 1919-09-09
GOLD HILL SHIPS FRUIT
fQnarial IN Tho TidIn0al

GOLD HILL. Sept. s.-Frui
shipped from here during the pas
week amounted to two cars o.
peaches and about ESQ boxes IN
small lots. Those figuring in the
shipments from here were: D. w
Engle. tomatoes; W. F. Green,
peaches; F. H. Fitzgerald. peaches;
E. B. Centers, peaches and pears
to e. B. Day at Albany. Oregon. The
Del Rio were the principal shippers.
Ashland daily tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1970, 1919-09-09
Little Rivers Important.

In his war ode DR.. van Dyke re-
mains loyal to '1ittle rivers" In his
book, "Llttle Rivers" he has already
made little rivers as interesting as the
little drops Of water that make the
mighty ocean. Freedom begins at the
source.
Ashland daily tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1970, 1919-09-09

FOR SALE-vetch Gray oats, Cheat,
Rye, Baled Hay, Rolled Barley,
Grass Seeds. Ralph Waldo Elden,
Medford. Ore. 60 II
Ashland daily tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1970, 1919-09-09
WANTED
FINANCIAL

FIRE INSURANCE is a business
mans safeguard as well as credit
endorser. Why not protect your
property as well as your credit?
Make bet OF 81 against $1,000
that you will not have fire loss
In a year. You win II you los,
Old Reliable Insurance Companies.
Il. T. Staples, Hotel Austin Bui'd
ing. next door to Ford Garage. 1-tf
Ashland daily tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1970, 1919-09-09

Mrs. McWilliams of Canada is a
new resident of Ashland and Is oc-
cupying the L. H. Moore house.
Ashland daily tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1970, 1919-09-09
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
New and Attractive
Realty Bargains

4 acres in city. alfalfa and fruit
Rich soil, scenic location, easy OF
access; modern bungalow. Al
mortgage price, $4,000.
80 acres alfalfa at edge of town,
good buildings, a real money
maker and bargain, at $4,000.
Y acre fruit and garden, modern
cottage, beautiful location, at
mortgage price, $500.
Another Y acre close to above, ad-
mirable location, lots of fruit and
fairly good house, $1,000.
A very good plain house with half
acre garden and fruit at mort
gage price, s1150.
A fine profitable 15-acre orchard
home, good improvements for
trade free of encumbrance, for
suitable southern California
property.
Some good income property in Bel
lingham, Wash, free of incum-
brance, for exchange for Ashland
properly.
A ten acre orchard and ranch in
edge OF town, good buildings, 10
acre timber lot adjoining. A
money making place for sale at
cost of improvements, $4,000.
Az acre mostly Bear Creek bottom
alfalfa, balance is beautiful bench
location with modern house and
fruit garden, good barn, etc. A
real money making place close in
and circumstance force sale at
$4,000.
l am spending no time on any
thing but real bargains and 1t may
be worth your while to look over
my listings before you decide upon
q purchase.
/ have some good sheep and cat
tie ranches and range, and many
properties not mentioned above. /
ought to be able to slut your wants.
Let me try.
Ashland daily tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1970, 1919-09-09
IN A SAFE PLACE

Mrs. e. NJ, McIntire, who figured
in the excitement here about two
weeks ago over a lost purse and
train ticket, arrived in Cottage Grove
in good time and not too tired. Upon
unpacking she. found that she had
packed her purse and ticket safely
away in her suit case which accom-
panied her in the baggage car ahead.
Gold Hill News.
Ashland daily tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1970, 1919-09-09

FOR SALE-A team OF mules,
weighing 1900 lbs. each and dou-
BILE harness in good condition,
Price $4,000. A bargain. See
B. r. Greer at Tidings office.
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