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Evening journal., 1919-08-26
ON "GAs" RATION.

HONOLULU, Aug. 26.-Gasoline IS be
ing rationed out here due to inability
of shippers TO get sufficient Of the oil
to the island. Only commercial vehicles
may buy gas" while the supply Of
this fuel is shut off entirely from
pleasure cars.
Evening journal., 1919-08-26

The Dominion Of Canada Is 90 loan
s25. 100000 at . per cent, to promote the
erection Of small houses, and enable
working men and returned soldiers TO
buy them at cost.
Evening journal., 1919-08-26

Market street Is beginning TO show holes in the paw
ing especially near some Of the railway switches Isn't
t time for the Street and Sewer Department TO be doing
something in the matter?
Evening journal., 1919-08-26

In this League Of Nations business, President Wilson
more apt to take what he can set than to get what ne
wants.
Evening journal., 1919-08-26

And now II Is being urged in New York city that
preachers organize and strike for an eshhour day and
more pay In short that the American public have Or
sanized religion each 10 bear the union label
Evening journal., 1919-08-26

300 per cont within that same period to nothing of
$50 TO 400 per cent?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-12-16
PRETTY = AS,

T." 1919 Jimmie Hodges verslcn
Of "Fry:ty Baby" is bound to be M>
popular as its TWO predecessors IL.
1917 and Is. said one EnthUSi@. i,
reviewer SI.c. the premier last I'll
OF The famous musical comedy which
is TO be seen at the Opcra House Fri.
Hay Dec. 10.
Time has proven that the prophet
vas not over-cnthusiast;c but rat.,ar
!ukewarm in his praise for the new
musical offering of Jimmie Hodges.
Responsible for pretty Baby" } he
>>wo past seasons, not only lived Up.
to the reputation of the former t,yo
but greatly eclipscd them, both in
drawing power and the creation of
enthusiasm in the audiences.
Jimmie Hodges seems to be an in
exhauStible well of musical iolli.v
1t seldom happens that three successes
do decide as these follow in rapid and
uninterrupted succession. Here is
one man who is fast earning a repu-
tatlon among American musical
comedy producers. AMONGST the
musical comedy favorites seen with
this seasons success arc Jimm;e
Hodges, Eva Lappin, Johnnie ONeil
l0m Williams, Norman Coudy, Ted
Shaffer, Eddie O,Neil, and the hand
soonest and best trained chorus in
the fields of musical comedy.
pr'ces SOC, .75c, sl.oo $3.50 plus
war tax. Seats on sale now
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-12-16
EEcLARES SECRET
POLITICS MUST GO

Eew York, Dec. 12.---The cure TO-
social unrest in this country is full
knowledge of the American lnstltu-
TONS" declares President Wilson IN
:n article written for the current
number of The Independent.
"Thc men today are blessed with a
clriosity about their governments" "
lays the President. Everywhere they
are demanding that the doors behind
which secret policies have been incu-
hated be thrown open and kept open
hcnceforth. The doors that do not re-
spond to the keys the people hold will
be battered down and free passage
ways erected in their stead.
"Autocratic governments of the
past have lived by concealment; free
government must live by under
standing. In the new day that is
daWnlng only those governments that
have no secrets from their peoples
can long endure. I do not say that
such government will make no mis-
takes, but I do say mistakes will be
fewer and more easily corrected
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-12-16
SANTUC NEWS. =
~. ..<N AA<N ~ \ y = -

Mis- Lucy Palmer spent Wednes-
,i#y night with Miss Annie Kay.
:;r George Morrison spent
W. re Gay with Mr.. j. G. Nickles.
.;r. NJ. p. NY spent Saturday
night at I.r. c. {. Xay's.
Mrs. James Hai<ion and children
and Mrs. r. 3. Haddon and baby
spent Wednesday with Mrs. Eunice
Haddon.
Miss Mary Kay visited Miss Lila
Morrison Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Sharp was shopping in
the city Wednesday.
Mrs. J. S. Simpson spent Wednes-
day at Mr.. w. F. Kay's.
Mr.. w. F. Kay and little son, Fran
ces, were in town Wednesday look
ing for Santa Claus.
Mrs. j. R. Richardson and little
IThelma, spent Wednesday with Mrs.
E. J. Bolts.
Misses Linnie and Clora Beauford
spent Wednesday afternoon with
Miss Mary Kay.
Mr., E. ]. Bolts was visitor to the
city this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Milford and
children were visitors at Mr.. w. F.
Kay's this week.
Mr.. Clarence Kay dined with Mr..
Walter Ables in !Abbevillc Wedncs-
day, and we were sorry to near th4;r
little son, Shcllie, was sick anl hal
been unable to walk for two weeks.
We hope he will soon he wc1l again.
Miss Nina Beauford's frienG$
hcr2 are sorry to know she l., on the
sick list this week. We wish her &
speedy recovery.
NIr. NlacK Wright was visitor -
Aohevillc this week.
We a@a Glad to note ttat Mr., Tom
AD:es is reported some better at this
writing.
Winter time has arrived here once
more and the people in this COM
muaity are making use of it by
killing hogs.
On account of the creek being so
high Monday, Mr.. Mcmillan could
not make his trip on Route ..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-12-16

-::s.. .,,.i..u Erwin "DcHt the Ween-
end with Miss Eva and Estelle Fin
ley.
Nj. Albert King, Of the city, spent
Friday evening with Mr.. and Mrs. ".
T. King.
Mr.. ". S. Bcsicr was i business
visitor 10 the city Wednesday.
We regret 20 lose Mr.. and Mrs,
Albert King from this community,
as they have moved to tho city.
Miss Linnic BeauforN spent Satur-
day in The city with Mr. and Mrs. J.
NJ. Mcclellan.
e.. rs. Luther Erwin AMI Willie
! 41rd, of Bethia, spent Sunday
with Mrand Mrs. l.. F. Finley.
Christmas is almost here and l
wish for each and every one a happy
Christmas and d prosperous New
Year.
Misses Linnie and Clora Beauford
spent Wednesday evening with Miss
Mary Kay.
Mr.. ". D. Beauford spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Bosler.
Mrs. L. F. Finley spent the week
end in the city with Mr.. and Mrs. J.
NJ. McKellar.
Miss Lucy Palmer spent Wednesday
night with Miss Annie Kay.
Mr.. Clarence Kay was a business
visitor to the city Wednesday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-12-16
VALUE FARM CROPS
EXCEEDS 1918 TOTAL

Washington, Dec. 12.-Record
prices and bountiful production sent
the value of farm crops harvested
this year to the unprecedent total Ct
$14,092,740,000 exceeding thc value
of last years crops by almost 81 500
100000.
FiEal estimates e production were
issued today by the Department If
Agriculture and values were based on
prices paid to producers December i
The area of harvested crops this year
was more than 2, 100000 acres larger
than last year, amounting to q total
Of 359,124,47 acres.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-12-16

LONG CANE.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

We have sure had some disagree
able weather for the past few days
and the roads are sure bad.
Mrs. w. S. Bosler and children
spent Wednesday with Mr.. and Mrs.
w. D. Beauford.
We are sorry to say that Mr.. An
gus Bolts is still sick. We hope for
him an early recovery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-12-16

value ot $2,5y2,9l3,o1V. ne nay
crop wa third with %2.129.OS7,OOo.
Wheat, v,....,.:..::s; with winter and
.oring cr..:.;, vas fourth with $2,o28,-
@22,0c Oats, . billion dollar cro2
'ast y ... reac!sa... total Of only
1895. ,."HG D":Au1> Of decEca:cd
produ... ...
Large 5.-at Production.
paoo.. of ......,r ,.,oot So.
w, - ro.>..ss a! hav were grown,
-. he ,...iucti;:Y o. -! what, rye
a.. ;o~;.>to was neZl to the largest
ever harvested.
r'ceS p"io producers were h'sher
'n'S year '0r every crop 'i'an 'ney
ho.s. o,.osSo.u;o ~
Tn t.4o1 .1..:
the various crops follows.
(Production in bushels evcent
,,horo o+ho-,,,;. soo;f;,a\
Corn, 2,917,45o.OOO and s3,e34.-
234,OOO.
Winter wheat, 31,636,OOO and
ana S1'245'452'ooo.
Spring wheat 2o9,33l,ooO and
0'o'o
' 'N40'o1''ooo ana @o' ;
oaile' io''' ''ooo sha @zoo'-
N' '0'7 "'0o0 anu $1l''o+1'-
buckwheat' lC''ol'ooo and s24,-
~
f'aH SceG' "'9l''ooo and S""'l4''
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-12-16
well-informed public opinion.

when all governments &rc ~ui'tca -
well-informcd public opinion.
Unrest is evident everywhere
throughout the world. i. is not Of it.
self a disease but symptom of dis
ease. IN our OWE country the disease
lies principally c"tSide the govern
ment. Those who think otherwise are
mostly the newcomers and the men
they nave influenced. The cure for
tacir disquict is fuller knowledge Of
American institutions. In this ration
the people have in their ballo the
Instruments of peaceful change
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-12-16
Get Your Pass Book Now
IN CLASS S

and SO on for SO weeks,
at the end of which
time we will mail you
check for
$63.75
Plus Interest.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-12-16
For Sale 804 acres farm in
Abbeville County

We herewith offer exceptionally good plantation For Sale
public from Greenvile to Calhoun
Falls six miles from Calhoun Falls and three and oneha miles
Laime-raroad staton Has eighhorse farm In culti
2 bales of cotton the six colored and
place. rented for another place
will average bales of cotton to the pow its present condl
could he increased twice this production Worlds OF TIM
Der the place The old home place of the most
beautiful sites in the country home large pasture
including Shankn Creek in the rear
Within distance church and school, eleven miles
to Abbeyle This the old original hime of S. Calhoun
Never before order the estate
offering this plantation for $72 l2 $2o77ooo
cash. balance at per This the place for the speulator
1t will be for sale only .!.ort time.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-12-16
Corn King Of Crops.

;.v.l easily maintained it's place a.
king of crops with 4 value of $685.
$4,000, while cotton, including cot
ton seed, was second with a total
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-12-16
IN CLASS 5A
You Pay

and so on Tor oU Weeks,
at the end of which
time we will mail you
check for
$63.75
Plus Interest.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-26
Sunday School
ny MY Nrwsour

i'esson leh I. ENodu. iCr gG
w the study ~ this lohsou W. nrr
tnfcihlN reminded Of IN. fnry.ttI
ness with Witch We ignore Gods
i'"t taNurs ana the lack ~ faith In
'n1 prov lslon Tor tho future In
sple OF the repeated promises that
.no i"td viii provide, and that IIc
n"seH All things Turn ont for good
ln 'hoHe who trust IN and obey Him
we 40 Just Ike the lAraelltr. who.
uiler their mArNolous dcliNrtunrr
from Egyptian bondage. soon
earned 10 grumble because tho,
could not see their way out ~ pr..
'nt .dinicultics II IN character,.,tc
W most OF Ms that contamination uf
'hc eNllH OF tho present looms larger
w our minds than an our gratitude
ipr tho past or hope for the future
40 matter how much We have been
p,"Nldehiihlly favored In the past.
Wnoh pfes"ut troubles uhsess our
."hs''ousn"ss We are prone To- con-.
p"," shh forget the omnipotrncc
ana gfnulousness OF tho hand that
has delivered uA
These Hebrew pcoplc were being
leh out OF slavery 10 "A FREQ untinunl
cNlhtrncc. out ~ hop.lcasnes. into
thn llght ~ glorious future, vet
'h'N could not bear "a little neon.
Nrnlehre on tho way ~ though any
lhlng worth while were ever secured
"l'hnnt sacrifice Their prescnt
troubles looked 80 large 10 them
mat thev declared themselves as
pi'i"tflhg Egyptian slavery with
pl"niy to eat rather than the acqui.
filou or freedom at tho price Of
going hungry They were RS much
thr slaves ~ physical impulscA aa
was fSau when ho sold his birth
i.ght Tor n mess of Jhcoh'a pottage
haNe We, IN our hoasied enlIghten-
ment and civilization. advanced very
iar from tho attitude OF these child.
Hhe rrfigoes from tho land ~ bond
aRo ana plenty DO not our present
wants aud desires often blind our
vision 10 tho better things We may
ATTAIN n We only stand fast In tho
faith and overcome the desires OF
the flesh
We do not need 10 await tho per-
torinhncc OF seeming miracles. ike
IN" showers ~ mama, TO give faith
ana confidence to our souls. We have
the law and the gospels: we have the
testimony or history To Gods good.
ness toward Hts people. We have
doubtless many Instances In our own
experience when what all We could
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-26
INFLUENZA DEClMATES
INDIANS OF FAR NORTH

IorT MURRAY. Alberta, Jan
lono~ts received here indicate
mat Influenza ana pneumonia have
rH'nod heavy death 'oll In tho
Whit" wilderness he'weeu tho edg"
of Civilization aud the Arctic circle.
~ Inrt Nrkav u constable Of the
n"'lr'"i polir" buried siy persons ~
ono time Efforts were made there
'' instruct residents IA the care ~
patients
-. captain Lucus reached Fort Nc
N'fIy after . long trip FROM Peace
'"r VIA A'hahnsca and Lac dn
,''h' lle made the iournev In u
'n" team ord was accompanied hv u
'''''r Influenza v.ts p~"vpleni
'''. Hrh p~actically hll ~ This un-
'''.o' reFlon
v has not hcen pos-.h'c ~ csil
1870 u.rurltCl- tho total number ~
.'.'7 among tho Indians
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-26

can no LONGER be " uss To- them
nut God takes uH under Ills wing
ana promises ~ I've with us 90 the
end ~ We are faithful To Him
Many "A time Ito even oNcrionkS nur
pettlHhncss ana furgivcH our lack ~
lsllh' hut keeps us under It's wing
JUST tire same We do not any uf
ur earn the favor ~ God, but every
t'' I've gives ~ In goodness On illh
i"lt should our path lav through
nhrien desert sands. should the ~
tute appear dark ana unpromtsing
We can rest IN tho assurance that IN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-26

Hts own time and In III, own way
Ito viii mako the path pleasant aud
the skies fruitful with hlrsrtng W.
may miss many ~ tho things pcoplr
call pleasure. tho luNutirs that
money aud posltion can rpr but
h"w much murc does " ptpui u. tu
have a treasure laid ~ iu ,trtrIi,
hid to. know mat in dur time We
shan enter upon ~ glotious rui uu
ending inheritance ~ htpUiuo,s
Ny Father giNcth Nuu tho 'rIc
bread out ~ lIraNcn
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-26

do or what any other human agency
could do seemed unayailing 90 save
us from disaster ana help has come
in "A most unexpected way NhN
should W. doubt Gods goodness
why should we grumhlc and com
plAin' would We 80 back 10 INC
deceptive promises ~ cNl, should
Ne accept the chanCca W prosp"flhs
through questionable deals and 'llmh
IN the world by stepping on our less
Nirllc fellows. ar should We pa
tivuly await the Tunes and put
poses ~ the Lord. who docth al
thngs wrllf
TO tho child OF God. every eN
pcr,eucc has a purpose In prephf
iug him Tor greater responsibilities
The children of Israel were not Wis"
to divine plans They werc unro
phlNtt, ,htcd HH far aa deHtlnl"H ot
nations and the purposes ot John
Nah we're concerned Their minds
vrrc too 'hldlike to comprehend
such things and tnaN lacked the one
dNiuo attribute ~ real Childhood
that uuqucstioning trust In parental
rUciiiudr They had had one y"
tuhtkahlo evidence ~ t,uds special
ear" Tor them In tho parting of the
seas ani tho destruction ~ their
sink deeply enough to Withstand
tho fires ~ adversely that burned IN
tho wilderness Hero again they
were 10 have new evidence OF that
providence which had singled them
out fur a great and good purpose
lu spite of their forgotten faith ana
gratitude, their distress Was made
tho means ~ teaching them ncs
loHsnu that their leader had not
brought them out IN the wilderness
90 die NJ hunger and thirst. but that
the power which turned back Fha-
runhs army Naa ample to provld"
for their bodily wants Here was
another experience which n looked
Ike they could never forget; even
though generations passed and cen
turtles rolled over their heads,
why should We, with all these evil
dencrs recorded for our enlighten-
ment, question the beneficcnCs ana
care ~ our Heavenly Father They
sinnei largely through ignorance,
We sin with our eyes Wide open
ours In the greater inldultv. We are
assured that, AZ long Rs God finds
In us an instrument TO do Hts Will
We viii he amply taNsn care OF This
m5G not come out as We had planned
n. God seea farther than We do
what lie decrees " not only In nc
cordance with n divine plan. but ~
In sure 10 he tho hest thing for us,
Human agencies may pct and cod
die ua In order that We may serve
purpose for their benefit, and then
discard US aa useless junk when wo
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-26

MAIN FLOOR
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-26

A Texan In the inventor of q com.
hined shower bath and massage ma
chino, brushes being rrvoived by an
electric motor against person
standing within a tall cylinder into
which water IL sprayed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-26
BIG DEPOSIT OF PLATINUM
FOUND IN SOUTH AMERICA

'lI'0AGO Jan % \ prospect.
F expedition which LETT rhlladel-
p'h last Hll go hunt platiuum In
.mhh, south America. has sent
u' word ~ discovery ~ finc de
lONl'N ~ gold. coal and platinum IN
un' ~ The rivers ~ Colombia The
''NN"fS ~ the part, have begun
,NlnF op"rniious Platinum now
I7 Tor fio5 Hu ounce and the metal
= IN heavy demand fnr the mann-
U.iN," ~ fashionable irwclrv Tho
'p"dl'lNn sailed FROM Tnmpnir I'm
N' vessels. one OF which was lost IN
hurricane In the Caribbean, but all
on board xers avsD
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-26
T'Oipeis
" onen's and Children
inderredr

Al winter weight underwear
will hc reduced Tor tho Month
tH...N 81.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-26

To enable those unacauainted with
any sign language TO convcrSs with
deaf mute. n frcnchman has In
vented n device resembling q type
writer which Raises letters TO spell
words as Keys are pressed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-26

4 recently patented wire attach
mcnt for lead pencils serves an q
cUp to hold thcm IN = pocket \
finger rest 30 lessen fatiguo Of writ
lng and as - means ~ holding an
ct aHrr.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-26
26. Inch Wash Satin. SI.96

4 real wash satin suitable for
undrrw ear. a regular g. so val
Ne that comes only IN flesh
eolor Month End Q1 QQ
Sale price ......... ID 30
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-26

this ron" viii ho destroyed and all
inhabitants In tho affected area will
ho forced 20 prove their paciflst ton.
dcn,ioN Al p~ruonz other than In
hahiiant- ~ the snue will he gath.
cred IA and examined by tho military,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-26
W-Inch Satin, sl.9S

This number comes In white only. iu
regular 81 value and guaranteed tn Was
ana givo service Month End Sale CO Al
urire .................. sDL.4s
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-26

NOTICE BIDpERs
DAM ''' $3.50 '~"' 80 '
Se.hd will by
the of
& 400 Am. moun, Of TO be done include. 300 yds Of s
msnonsd
y
onA OF viii
.nd
accompanied BY deposit certified
unetoh spefcsuohs
ell
l..
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-01-03
Buy Handsome New
Waists For l-3 Less

Fine big stocks to choose from in dainty
Georgettes and the more serviceable Crepe de
Chiens. Scores Of pretty colors and styles
all new. Remember we have nothing out of
date, at any price.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-01-03
Buy Guaranteed Quality
at Half Price

Muffs, Scarfs and Sets, in finest Minks,
Foxes, Lynx, Hudson Seal, Beaver, Wolf and
name. We carry Albrechts and Jacman Furs
the guaranteed kind.
The Washington times., 1919-07-15
Puss i'm Boots
! Jr.
By David Cory.

LITTLE Betty Wrinkle, she had q PIX
II was . little pig. not very big,
ant when he was alive he lived in clever.
But now he's dead he's dead all over
THIS was . very sad state OF
affairs, and Puss Junior ieII
\ very sorry for Betty "lnkle
he didn't feel sorry for the niue
pig. for he was dead ana eoulon
feel anything any more
He was such dear little Pls'
Lid BETTY Wrinkle, looking at Puss
with tear-dimmed eyes. he was
50 cunning. and his tail had socn
a curl
at always liked pigs replied our
-nsu traveller. MY first adventure,
many months ago, was with P1ggte
parker and since then I've met the
mfg that few up in the air and was
soon brought down by the man In
brown. Oh, yes, I've met many pigs
A NV travels They are quite ia
mons animals in Mother Goose"
HAnd so are cats" said little
Pettv Wrinkle. There's the little
cat who went to London to see the
Queen, and the cat who came sing
ing out of a barn with a pair OF
bagpipes under her arm, and the
dipE-dong-belI Pussy in the Well"
Eyes, I've met them ALL" replied
Puss Junior, "and almost everybody
else in Mother Goose Land, be-
sides.
Wont you ten NE q story For
YOU have Travelled 50 much you must
know many interesting things"
TN tell you about the Robber
Cat" said Puss, as he and Betty
Wrinkle sat down My little COM
rade, Tom Thumb, was with me. We
saw this bold. bad cat enter a wood.
He had q big pistol and looked very
fierce.
~The first person he met was a
rooster, and in a twinkling he blew
his head of with a pistol. Then he
robbed a nest of young owls and
took a purse away from a pussy
cat And then, all of a sudden. he
saw Tom Thumb and me II il
hadn't been for the pistol, I would
have fought him with my sword,
but that was too risky, so I bided
my time till 1 got the pistol away
from him.
And the way n came about was
this A Robber Dog met US, and at
once attacked the RObber Kitten.
Now I can't see a dog get the best
of a cat. not even If the cat has
tried TO get the best Of me-" said
Puss Junior with a laugh. so I
set upon the Robber Dog and with
the help of the Robber Cat we soon
put him TO fight, which so pleased
the Kitten that we became great
friends, and he went home to his
mother and promised to be a good
eat ever after. And 1 guess he has
kept his word"
Then Puss Junior stood up and
bowed. II must be on my way, so
eood-by, Miss Betty Wrinkle. Let
me say, you should be gay; let your
blue eyes twinkle. Don't be sad.
he always glad, little Betty Win
kle."
And in the next story you shall
hear what happened after that
Copyright. 1919, David Cory)
Ito be cOntinued.)
The Washington times., 1919-07-15
The Rhyming
Optimist
Your Level Best.
By Aline Michaelis.

HERE'S just one way to play
the game, the Wisest and the
best; don't be content with
any aim that's not your level best.
Some fellows think this is too long
a road for them to take, but they
have got a bunch that's wrong,
they're making a mistake. Except
just when the boss is near, their
eyes are on the clock; il makes
them happy when they hear il say.
"Tick-tock, Textbook" They figure
when il ticks enough they'll say it's
time to quit; they cannot see that
such a blum can't help them on a
bit. Far oil the clocks from east to
west might tick the whole year
round, but il a man won't do his
best, he's not gained any ground.
And in the ticking of the clock
you'll find, if you should ask, sue
cess does not take any stock, she
sticks right to her task. There's
no one who can always win, al
though he work with zest, but still,
at failure, he can grin who's done
his level best, Nor can he ever
wholly fail who stands this strong
est test, and at misfortune does not
quail, but always does his best. II
through the strife and storm you
go. nor ask for ease and rest, the
calm of glad content you'll know
when you have done your best. It's
not so much the captured prize that
makes the spirit sing, as just the
JOY that always dies in fighting for
A thing. And so. il on life's way
you'd grin. whatever be your quest.
roll up your sleeves and wade right
in and do your level best!