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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-18

publIc, should also have chance 70
do as 1t pleases.
In the next few years the United
states will be called upon TO he'p
every good cause and save every
perishIng problem from the aurora
horealls TO the day Of judgment We
are noted the world over for being
generous and easy. II we answered
none hut urgent calls we would be
bankrupt and calling for help our
selves. We have lot Of work TO 40
AZ home. work that Is especially ours
IN do. and we are likely to nave
NfexIco and n few other Rear neigh
bors on our hands at any time. Ihe
greatest good we can do in the worlu
Il 10 clean our own doorsteps so that
the other continents VIII look 10 US
for an example, for inspiration anu
for advice, and not merely for cash'
of course we will continue to give TO
n,stant needs and win do more than
over before. but we win be unfair not
only TO ourselves but to the world u
we do not discriminate and decide
carefully. and make our bounty go
as far and as wisely as possible. Al
On there Is no sense in sending blank
cts to.the Impoverished people OF the
Sahara. or Ice cream to cool the
thirst of the distressed population Of
Greenland.
From recent personal observations
I have. been impressed with the re-
snonaibility the United tSates Is UNI
der to the world. The under dogs
IN France, Germany. Poland and all
the rest. feel that America Is their
friend. we can do more for them
by actually making our country the
ideal which they think 1t to be, ana
thus show them the road to travel
through the mud Of militarism and
Rolsheyism, than by sending them
gifts Of things which by manly exer-
tion they can get for themselves.
A lot of our surplus energy can pc
utilized in phllanthropic work but
there must be enough left to do the
very important job Of showing the
world that a republic is the form OF
government which takes best care OF
its own people.
During the war the people OF the
United States "came through on
every call bearing patriotic label
without stopping to ask qquestions.
That was right, for it was war, To
keen on doing so is foolishness.
There never was time when the
spirit of giving and helping was
stronger in the hearts of men and
women and for that very reason 1t
should not be imposed upon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-18
LOOK EN- OVER
Nv w Y. Morgan.

AT the risk of being called a
f'knocker', but with the explanation
that l have not been home long en-
ough to get any information and
therefore | have no special name IN
mind. | will unburden myself OF a
warning. II is time that people
should no longer be held up ana at
most forced to contribute 10 funds
lust because they are patriotic and
are backed by philanthropists OF
srenown.
My own connection with 'weiiare
work" has been close enough for me
10 feel that | know what ! am writ
ing about. There Is no objection IN
the world to anybody contributing 10
any cause be desires, to save the
Armenians, relieve the Poles, feed
she Germans, assist the Belglans' 70
mt an end TO homesickness, or any
other. But the exact purpose OF the
fund should be stated and some guar
anty given that the money VIII 80
An the direction advertised, and not
he accepted for Poland and given 70
Serbio. or subscribed for Arkansas
and sent to Russia.
And people who do not feel abe TO
contribute TO any certain FUND, OF
who prefer 10 do their philanthropic
work their own way, should not ne
called "slackers" or talked about as
"unpatrlotic."
The war is over. OF course there
will be calls for very proper reiiei
work. but each project should be re-
onired to tell its right name.
> 4
There is an inevitable tendency IN
any outfit of men and women banded
together to do good work to 1eei
that theirs is the most important
ming on earth. That is the right
shirt But when the work Is done
fhere Is also an inevitable tendency
10 look around for another neces-
eity, which may or may not be rea'
one. This situation is increased by
the fascinating appeal Of the desire
70 "maintain the organization" AS
a matter Of fact, while all welfare
societies are differed by prominent
men and women whose personal IN
fegrity is above suspicion, they are
not run 10y those prominent people
but by paid employees who OFTEN
iearn to like their jobs and who never
want to quit. This is no reflection
on the honesty Of these workers but
# is fact which calls for the PR
yilcge of exercising individual judg-
ment on the part of the citizens on
foot who make the contributions ana
nav the bills. I would not want al
welfare organization which did not
have this spirit, but it is only far
that The public, the much abused
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-18
Funeral OF Rev. J. II. Laird.

The funeral services for the Rev.
J. II. Laird was held yesterday at
. D. m. at the Methodist church
C.L. Hovgard had charge OF tn ser
vices and the following pastors took
part. Rev. L. r. Brown and F. ALI
man of the Kansas Conference and
Il. Il. Gunkel, J. f. Johnson, J. Fl.
Kuhn. T. J. Nixon and J. L. King,
all of the Northwest Kansas Con-
ference. After the services the re-
mains were laid to rest in Abilene
cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-18

Thousands of People Sent Packages
n, Ailsns Foot Ease to their sons.
brofhers or sweethearts in the army
ana navy. because they knew from ex.
perience, that 1t would freshen ana aest
their feet, make their shoes comioIt-
able ana walking easy Those who use
Aliens Foot Ease have solved tneH
foot troubles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-18

A household remedy in America
for 25 years-Dr. Thomas Eclectic
Oil. For cuts, sprains, burns, scalds'
bruises. soc and coo. At all drug
stores.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18
EASTERN STAR
TO MEET HERE
10000 Expected Here for
Big Conference

The 18th triennial assembly Of the
General Grand chapter. Order of the
Eastern Star, will begin Sunday ~
Seattle Special church services will
mark the opening OF the conference
Ten thousand visitors are expected
Friday. Saturday and Sunday. and
homes are being thrown open to
care for those who will be unable to
find hotel accommodations.
A launching on Monday. when
Most Worthy Grand Matron Emma
c. Cookbook, of Hartford. Mich. will
christen q steel ship at Skinner 4
Eddy's; a flower festival next We'd
nesday afternoon. and many other
features will mark the entertainment
program arranged for the conven-
ton.
Election of new officers will take
place Saturday. July rs. Delegates
to the assembly include members
from all parts of the United States.
Canada, England. Scotland. Cuba.
Alaska. Hawaii and the Panama
canal zone.
This assembly will be the first ever
held by the order west OF Chicago.
The last. three years ago. was in ses-
sion at Louisville. Ky. The business
sessions begin next Thursday morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18
PRIZES ARE AWARDED
AT SWEET PEA SHOW

The first annual sweet pea show is
under way at Randall Mcdonald
storeroom. Madison st. and Western
ave-, and viii not close until Satur-
day night
Thursday. first prize was awarded
by Judges Thomas wylie and Fred
Rowe to Mrs. A. Bishop. for orchids.
Mrs. John Marshall. 302 Central ave,
Kent, was awarded the prize for best
cultivator. and Mrs. f. S. Sylvester.
Ferncliffe. took the honors on seeds.
Commentator was given Mrs. C. j.
Ottey. 2112 Arch ave.; Mrs. c. Olson.
Kirkland. and Mrs. ID. c. Bard. $40
e. AID st
Ralph B. Randall is in charge of
the show.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18

and forget last weeks.
p. R.--But, aren't there any
special stunts in your repertoire?
Ccntral-Bzzz-z. Line Is busy. Ex.
cuse II. please.
Miss Huff-Let's sec; oh. yea our
leading man gave a birthday party
for the company.
p. R.-But don't you get homesick
whenever = birthday party comes
along?
Miss Huff-Biess you. haven't
any home. My homo In where my
trunk is.
Centrai--R.r-rins. bang. smash.
hello, hello, hello. here's your party.
p. R---But where is your real
home?
Miss Huff-My business address Is
Broadway. New York.
p. R-You'rc not homesick for
Broadway. arc your
Miss Huff-well-ll. I like Seattle,
Of course. We've been here long
enough to feel Mt home, you know
They seem to like our shows. That
helps. II you know your work Is ap-
prcciated-
dntermission. whilst mid roar and
rush and gush. phone girls gossip.
p. R-Havc you any word for
Seattle girls. Miss Huff--any ad-
vice?
Miss Huff--You know how people
generally regard advice. You have
to work things out for yourself. All
can say is that the stage IL a good
life II you love IL. II you feel that
you really have talent and are strong
enough TO stand the strain Of the
work and all. go ahead.
But isn't this about enough? I'm
getting cold!
p. R.-Yes. thank you very much.
Miss Huff. HEY. here's that inter-
view you're yelling forw
Centrai--I1l ring them again. they
don't answer.
p. R.--oh. rot. I'm all thru now.
Never mind.
Announcement by Manager Myers.
phone company manager:
Service has never been inter-
rupted and is improving rapidly"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18

City Editor--Got that Huff inter
Wow yet?
Police Rcportcr--Why--wh no: I
haven't WRITTEN II yet
G. E.--Wrtte II right away: want
to use II today.
p. Rob. you want II right
away?
C. E.--Surc. want Il now.
r. r. dts II minutes with phone
receiver to his ear, then:
r. R-Gimmc Lasts. quick.
Central--L473S7
=. R.--No. no, no: I want 1878!
Ccntral--Click. bang. smash, bo-oo-
DOM. crack. ker-thump!
Voice--Hello!
p. R.--Give me Miss Grace Huffs
apartment; she's leading lady at the
Wilkes theatre, you know.
wait Of two dozen minutes).
Another voicc--Hello!
p. R---Is this Miss Huff?
Same Voice-Yes. what Is Il?
Central-I am ringing them: oh.
here's your party.
p. R.--Say. Miss Huff. the city edi.
tor told me to get an interview with
you and l didn't know he was In
hurry about II and now he wants IL
right away. and had an important
engagement last night. and he wants
the story right now. and--can't in
terview you over the phone?
Central-Bz-zzz-zzz. smash, wham.
bang!
Miss Huff don't just understand
what you're talking about I've Just
gotten up. You know our perform
ance lasts till IL. and / put In a
couple OF hours studying on next
weeks part last night, 80 I'm not
exactly awake yet. What is It your
city editor wants to know?
| p. R.-Why. an interview. YOU
know--what you eat and think and
do you like these new hobble skirts
and how do you spend your time
you know-an interview!
Miss Huff-Well, wait till I get
my dressing gown on.
another waiD.
| Central-They don't answer.
p. Riley, wait minute, central.
I've got 'em. I've Just been talking
ito them. I'm connected. Did you cut
us off?
Central-Line Is busy.
p. Rive got 'em already, I tell
youl
Central--Number. please?
another wait while central I'M
jazzes the line. Explanations to
Miss HUFF.
Miss Huff-All right now: fire
away.
p. R.-what are you doing this
week?
Miss Huff-Oh. the same as every
other week-studying playing, rest.
ing, and I'm an auto fiend, you know.
That's about all I can do when play.
ing stock. l have to learn next
weeks part, remember this weeks
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18
LESS
ON OTHER SIDE
Col. IngIis Says Camp Mills
Condition OiSgracetul

Declaring that the Second wash
ington infantry. which he COM
manded in mobilization In 1917,
suffered more and greater hard
ships on this side of the Atlantic
than in France or Germany, Col.
w. M. Inglis. lately returned from
overseas. addressed the Young
BUSINESS Mems club at Its weekly
luncheon Thursday in the Army
and Navy club.
II am charging no department OF
the government with responsibility
for the absolutely disgraceful con-
ditions at Camp Mills" Col. 1nglis
said. ut was really the fault of
the American people who failed to
make adequate preparations in time
of peace for war"
Col. Inglis also told some of the
fighting history of the Washington
regiment
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18
ROYALTY SUMMING
IN PETTICOAT LANE

LONDON. July 1s.-One marked
result of the war is the effort of
the royal family to get more closely
in touch with the submerged tenth"
The prince Of Wales and other mem
bers Of the reigning house are now
frequently participating in "slum-
ming parties" This has caused some
criticism among the ultra-conserva-
tives. one wellknown diplomat say
ing recently: 81 do not believe In too
much familiarity between the royal
house and the people"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18
HOLD NORRIS FUNERAL

The funeral service for Rev. Ed
ward r. Morris was held Thursday
afternoon, in the Haven Methodist
church. Burial was at Washelli
cemetery. Rev. Norris, 10 years old.
was one Of the oldest ministers in Sc.
attic. and built the church in which
his funeral services we're held. Rev.
Il. w. Erickson. present pastor of
the church, officiated.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18
TO TAX BACHELORS
ON TOTAL INCOMES

LONDON, July 1S.--A proposal is
now before the Guernsey States to
grant state aid to workmen with
large families to the extent OF So
cents a week for the fourth child
and over. The cost is to be defray-
ed by tax on bachelors of B per
cent on total incomes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18
PASTOR HAS BIBLE
OF COLONIAL WAR

WHITE HALL. Ill. July 1s.--
Rev. e. c. Lucas. pastor of the
Christian church. has an old Bible
printed in 1773. II was carried in
the Revolutionary war and has one
coner cut off from a saber cut.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18
Uses HOT WATER TO
STOP WARNING DOGS

LONDON. July 1s.-Charged with
11ng boiling water over q dog.
NV. II. @. Houseman, vicar Of st.
16ors. Staines, was fined $3.50.
= admitted pouring hot water
11op = bulldog which was attack
~ his dog when other means Of
1DnFating the animals failed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18
ATTACKS CHICKENS;
MILKMAIDS IN RAID

WESTMINSTER. N. r. July IL.
Several chickens were eaten Mt
Cope's farm, near here, by a young
bald eagle. which attacked a milk
maid when she attempted to drive
II away. II is the second visit of
eagles to the same farm within a
week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18
200
Kitchen
Aprons
Soc Each

IT h e re Aprons are
made Of good quality
check Bingham and have
large pockets. There are
many very pretty pat
terms in the collection.
Specially priced for Sat-
urday, each ....... soc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18
244 Fancy
Tea Aprons
39c Each

A special purchase of 20
dozen fancy Tea Aprons was
just received In time for Sat
urday's selling.
They are made of white
figured percale and are very
good looking, attractive mod
els. Some are plain. while
others have patch pockets:
some with ruffled edge and
trimmed with ric-rac braid.
Special, each .30<
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18

Yes, Alfred; you may marry hap
PLY on Sc a week, but the odds are
very much against your staying hap
PLY married on that sum.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18

Yes. Luke; a woman can keep a SCI
cret about another woman--if 1t Is
something real nice
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18

A time table, Elizabeth, Is any old
table purchased. on the installment
plan
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18
Shsuing a Collection of
l25 New
Middies
Priced at
SIPS and $1.45
Each

One lot is an extra heavy
quality and II priced At $1.45.
Tho other collection Is . light
err weight and Is priced at
$l.25 each. Both lots arc made
OF white galatea and have
collars and cuffs trimmed
with navy. light blue and
rose material. Sizes are 8 to
a..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18
rs Navy and Black
Suits $3.50 Each

THESE Suits we're purchased at an
i extremely low price and We are
offering them to you much under what
you would ordinarily have to pay for
garments of similar quality.
select from; box, blouse and semi-tail
ored models. Materials are poplins
and serges and the colors are navy and
black only.
Sizes are from 16 to 40.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18
ISL Fine Wolfe
Waists 81. Each

Ideal summer Waists of
fine voiles trimmed with lace
and embroidery. The new
round, square and V neck
styles are included in this col
lection. Some of these waists
have . small vestees of self
material tucked and edged
with lace. Sizes SO to 46,
each .$1.9S
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-18
40 Splendid Capes
$500 Each

THESE Capes are reproductions of
i the higher priced models. They
are cleverly tailored in velour, serge,
poplin and burella.
Many of them are full silk lined,
while others are semi-lined.
-Colors are henna, navy, tan and
copen. There are many good styles
to choose from, and the price asked
for these garments is typical of the
Special Price Basement.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-07-17
Case Of John Brown.

So that when John Brown, who de-
scribes himself as a resident of Chica-
go, age tWenty-siX, with previous
training as q huckster, expresses de-
sire to become machinist, his card is
entered, and all efforts are made to
get choice of jobs for him upon his
personal application at his nearest re-
employment bureau.
If man is Indifferent to the sort of
job he gets his unemployment bureau
will send him to any number of them
until he finds what he thinks he will
like. Or it will let him talk to a
trained vocational guide, who may be
allie to discover in him a vocational
preference.
These bureaus may help the men in
material ways. The soldier who de-
cided to have a vacation of few
weeks on his $50 before starting to
work may soon find himself without
funds. The Salvation Army will see
to it that he has food until his en-
ployment agency finds him job. Or
he may spend all his $50 on suit of
civilian clothes. He belongs to the
government until he has gone back to
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-07-17
WEST BARNET

Mr.. and Mrs. John Blair and
daughter of Maine recently visited his
sister, Mrs. George Nutter whom he
had not seen for 27 years.
George Blain of Tilton, N. H., is
spending ten days vacation at his
homo here.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Purdy spent
the Fourth with hcr sister in Little
ton, N. II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Warden and son
spent the Fourth as the guests of
Charles Choate.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew HASTE are re-
joicing over the birth of baby boy.
Mrs. Carrie Roy is caring for mother
and baby.
Miss Atlanta Fields is spending her
vacation with her sister, Mrs. c. A.
Choate.
Mrs. Charles Roy spent several
days with her parents in Danvllle last
week.
Miss Jessie HASTE has completed
her work at Charles Roy's.
Several from here attended the
Fourth of July celebration at st.
Johnsbury, both in day time and
evening, reporting a good time.
The dance at the pavilion was very
largely attended Thursday evening.
Henault's five-piece orchestra furnish
ed excellent music.
Mrs. Alton Leonard visited at E.
S. Manchester's the first of the week.
Bert Allen and Miss Anna Brickett
were week end guests of his parents,
MI. and Mrs. James Allen.
Mrs. James Blain, Mrs. George
Blain and Mrs. Abbie Lampher were |
guests of Mrs. E. S. Bailey, Wednes-
day.
DR.. Denmon Gammell is visiting his
mother, Mrs. Fred McLaren.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-07-17
Lax in Milk Inspection,

The United States department of
agriculture has just recently com.
pleted an investigation Of the milk
supplies of the cities and towns of
the United States. OF all of these only
265 report regular dairy and milk in
spection. Inspection is generally least
developed in cities of less than 100-
600. and in cities of between 5000
and $4,000 less than one seventh re-
port any dairy inspection, and in some
of these the system is only partly de-
veloped.
The dairy division of the depart
ment has valuable information on the
most effective systems of milk con-
troll for cities of all sizes This infor-
nation. and where necessary the per-
sonal assistance of federal experts.
are available to boards of health and
civic organizations for the solution OF
their local milk problems.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-07-17
DANVILLE

Miss Harriet Whittier from Boston
has arrived in town for the summer.
Harmony Club meetings have been
discontinued until further notice.
Mrs. Sharples and daughter, Noro-
thy from Chatham, N. Y, is visiting
friends in town.
Harold Morse and family from s..
Johnsbury visited at Frank Stockc-'s
Sunday.
Miss Letta Fisher and Mrs Fisher
are spending some time at Joe's Pond
the guests of Mr. and Mrs Harvey
Dole.
DR.. Pache was in town Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Hartshorn motored to
Burlington Sunday bringing hack
their daughter, Irene, who has been
spending some time in Burlington.
Mr. and Mrs George Wright and
son were in town Sunday.
Miss Frances Pache from Burline-
ton is visiting Miss Clara ellis.
The pictures for Friday evening
will be "The Firefy of France" fea-
turing Wallace Reid, and a picto-
graph.
Harry Towne has recently bought
the Charles Morse place of DR.. Haz-
elton and will move his family there
soon.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-07-17
MONROE

Rev. Richard Smith preached very
interesting sermon Sunday on Gods
Dispensation of Ages. At the even
ing service he spoke on the same sub
ject, using a chart for illustration.
A business meeting of the Epworth
League was held in the vestry Mon
day evening.
The Ladies Aid society will hold a
lawn party on the church lawn Fri
day evening. Ice cream and cake
will be served for Is cents. :!
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Harding of
Plymouth spent the weekend with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Harding,
Walter Pratt has gone to Hanover
where he will do carpenter work.
Misses Violet and Lily Ward are
attending summer school at Ply
mouth.
Forrest Emery who has been in
France several months with the U. S.
Marines, arrived home last Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Larkin Hosford of
Woodsville visited Mrs. C. H. Hos
ford Wednesday and Thursday.
Miss Mary Fisher returned home
Saturday from Partridge Lake where
she spent two weeks with Miss Mar
garct Beattie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Thompson of
Walla Walla, Wash, are spendilN.
some time with his sister, Mrs. Ralph
Harding.
The year old son of George Adj
ans fractured his leg badly Monday
when he was thrown from wagon by
a running horse. DR.. Gibson was cal
led, who took him to Brightlook hos
pital, St. Johnsbury.
Forrest Emery and Miss Ruby
Beattie visited Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Smith in Woodsville Wednesday.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-07-17
Described in Detail.

| think my most embarrassing mo-
ment was when | was thirteen years
old. My father telephOned that he had
left package for me ut the hardware
store two blocks away and that I
should call for it, that he had described
me to the manager and that would
have no trouble getting 1t.
went to the store and a little old
man came and looked at me over his
glasses and said decidedly: "Well,
you're the one for that package, all
right, all right"
He was so decided that I became
curious and asked: How did you
know me so well"
He said: "Well, little lady, your dad
left this package an he says, She's
a homely little kid with a snub nose,
so / knew you right off"
Every one in the store laughed but
me.-EXchangc.