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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-03-20
Poplar Street

LOT
Commencing at the
northwest corner of
block z, of Mooney
& McHugh's I'd Ad-
dition to Lang,don;
thence north in a
straight line with
the eastern boun-
dairy of 9Th street
a distance of Sc TT.
to the point of be-
, ginning;thence con-
tinuing north in a
straight line $50 IT.:
thence east at right
angles a distance
of 140 feet; thence
south at right an
giles q distance OF
$50 feet; thence west
at right angles a
distance of 140 TT.
to the point OF be-
ginning, in SEX Of
Sec. H., twp. 161.
range 60 .-...--..
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a bed.
"I am 90 sorry ! couldn't come to
work today. Mr.. Terry. but" said the
girl. with tears streaming down her
lovely cheeks.
"Oh. that Is all right vi-er-Miss
Burton. am sorry you are ILL.,"
Yes, don't feel very well around
the feet said Violet. forcing a little
laugh. II turned my ankle coming
upstairs last night, and am afraid
that have sprained it."
What have you had to eat this
morning." said Miss Mills, looking
around for food.
Nothing" replied the girl.
Before she could protest against IT,.
Jack Terry had gone out and come
back again. bringing with him doc
tor and some nourishing food. After
the doctor had strapped her ankle and
pronounced It TO be only slightly hurt,
they made her some breakfast and In
no time Violet was laughing gayly
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any one here, let her speak right
now" demanded Henrietta. with a
meaning glance in the direction of
Doris Dean, who had not contributed
to the sensational Developments.
II helped him with the kitchen" said
Elsie Tyson. Did you notice the
white cabinet I wouln't mind cook
ing IN a pretty place. with everything
new and convenient
Doris" called Henrietta sharply,
NOW is the time to add your bit. What
have you to say about Martin jane
sons house,"
"I can't talk now. I am purling the
edges OF this sweater" came the calm
reply of Doris.
A terrible silence fell on the group.
They knitted industriously until Hen
rietta. who talked more than any other
member of the circle, dropped her
work and started a fame under the
ehafing dish on the table.
''I'll make some fudge" She began
stirring the ingredients together. I'VE
are all anxiously awaiting your report
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Jack Discovers His Employee

hadn't been at the office all morning.
She went to Mr.. Terry to ask If he had
seen her.
Why. no haven't seen her. and
miss her more than like to tell"
~She Is lonesome and hasn't any rel
atives. She hasn't even been any
where until last night took her to
supper with me. l am really anxious
about her."
Maybe she Ia Ill after her support"
"she didn't eat enough to feed a
mouse and she seemed well enough
when left her at her door. II you
give me leave l will go to her room
and find out If she is I'LL
'I will go with you, Miss Mills" and
they both walked out in silence. They
reached her room by riokety pair Of
stairs. raped at the door and entered
as a feeble voice said, Come In"
why. Violet. my dear. what is the
natter" cried Miss Mills. as they saw
her lying on her couch that served as
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She Finds a Way to Do Her Bit

Jean Crswiey.-
Then you did marry himf I always
hoped you"
I'VE won't talk Of him; that life is
past and I hope in time to forget 1t
all. My daughter is the only bright
thing that has come into my life since
l left the old home town"
You did not love him. did you,
Jean? l know you couldn't after We
swore to eternal love under the ap-
pie"
You married, too" she interposed.
wondering II perchance a wife could
be listening to such conversation.
Yes. years after you went away and
] heard of your marriage. she was a
good woman and wife TO me. but my
heart belonged to another. We had
two children. Edward. Jr., and little
Esther. before she left us. / have
tried to be both a mother and father
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was the owner of bright little face.
surrounded by mass of golden curls,
and baby blue eyes.
"She looks little down-hearted," /"
thought Miss Mills. II am going to
speak to her"
violet" said Miss Mills, have you
an engagement for tonight?'
mo" replied the sweet voice.
You don't mean to say that your
beau isn't going to see youf"
y haven't any beau"
You haven't any? Well, now. aren't
you rather lonesome staying at home
aloner
well you really couldn't call it
home It's only one room and cook
my meals on little oil stove"
How would you like to take tea
with me tonightT'
"I should be delighted to-" and de-
lighted she appeared to be. but the
next day Miss Mills was rather an
noyed when she found that Violet
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seeds, and then waited for the plants
TO come up. There. was careful and
frequent cultivation of the long rows
Of vegetables. or where the crop would
be. II the weeds. bugs, worms. and 9TH
er pests were not allowed to get the
best Of them. Many times Jean wish
ed that she had the services of boy
for. errands and light chores for which
neither she nor the hired man could
find spare time.
Then came the berry season. and
they spent many happy but toiling
hours, picking the luscious berries.
which later Jean packed into jars to
be taken back to the city home for the
winter months. One day they wan
dered far out into the fields. finding
a road which they had not seen before.
Little Jeanette had become very thirs-
~ and tired. and they stopped at
house TO ask for drink. A child was
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Who They We're Working For

on the case in hand, Doris" shs said.
trying to make her voice sound nat
ural.
A bell tangled in the hall, and a
maid came in TO say that Miss Roris
Dean was wanted at the telephone.
When Doris had fastened to answer
the summons. the girls. with one ac-
cord. cast aside their vari-colored
sweaters. helmets and mufhers and
faced Henrietta as she vigorously en-
deavored to make the mixture in the
pan quite creamy in texture.
81 think Doris was mean not to tell.
She has been laughing at US all the
time,- Kitty McLear said.
Let's pretend we don't carel" in
terrupted Mabel Marsh. We've al
ways been such good pals. Don't al
low a mere man to spoil our fun!"
Martin did seem to like Doris bet
ter than the rest of us. when you
come TO think about 1t. How long has
Martin been here. anyway" question
ed Sarah.
About a month or six weeks. Billy
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seated on the step, and with shudder
at her dirty condition, yet Jean saw a
sweet smile flicker across the little
face, and two dimples appeared. With
proper care the child might be little
beauty; how could mother leave
such handsome face and form SO un-
kempt and uncared for, thought Jean.
But perhaps there was no mother to
bestow loving care upon her."
Jean knocked at the already open
door. While waiting she glanced into
the house and saw man sitting at a
table, head bowed, evidently in prayer
or meditation. She was sorry at hav-
ing interrupted him, but he arise to
answer the summons and Jean saw
that he was in khaki.
why, Jean Bruce, what brings you
here" was the greeting she received.
Only TO get drink for little Jean
nette; but l am not Jean Bruce. but
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half way up. An pap was Jest as
harnsome an good natered. an no
count as you are. Tod. "'Taint
cause I'm not usen to such things"
she went on slowly and with the blaze
going from her eyes, TITS the Rab-
bit Run way. But taint goin' into
my marryin'. I do like you, an amt
'shamed to tell you so; but my mans
got to have cabin with foor TO It.
an a COW an hens. an shoes for
meetin' days"
"I1l get all OF 'em, LizEy Beth. every
blamed one" he urged eagerly. "You
know
Yes, know, Nam said pop was
goin' to make her plank floor, but he
never did. Now there's Tyke-"
His humility vanished instantly,
"Doggone Tyke," he snapped. "He got
a cabin with noor, an he's got COW
an hens. an is dickerin' for a mule;
but he ain't got nerve TO fight pos
sum And he's bowlegged an squints
an amt morn eve feet high. If gal
like you IL wiliin' to stand up 'iongside
Tyke then I amt In the hunt"
she looked at him placidly. II amt
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fascinating and far more entertaining g
than the other men here" shy little
Mabel Marsh exclaimed. as she knitted
on a khaki sweater for somebody.
somewhere in France.
~He certainly believes in prepared
ness. getting his house all ready be-
fore he decides on the girl" Henri
stta looked around the circle. then
proceeded to offer the surprise Of the
hour. II selected all the curtains and
draperies of the house"
at selected the furniture in the din
ing room, duh mahogany, and 1t is
lovely said Sarah Lowe. not to be
outdone by the handsome Henrietta. Q
ri bought and arranged the blue
bedroom. and suggested ivory for the
old rose guest room" Kitty McLear
looked triumphant as she made her
statement
tt carried out your suggestion, "
Mabel Marsh dropped stitch in her
excitement to add something to the
startling news.
IF Martin Jameson has proposed to
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sayin' but you're the better favored.
Tod" she commented, "but you're 25
years old an amt never owned a pair
of shoes for meetin' yet. Tyke was
here yes'day an lowed to sheer all
he's got, an he's a still in the noun
tain that1l bring a'plenty right along"
Lazy Beth laughed little, IL run
him from the cabin, fust of, But he
wouldn't take that answer an sneaked
back to the door an begged me to
think It over. He said he'd come ag'in
tomorrer," She was silent for a few
moments; then threw her head back
detiantly, looking squarely into his
eyes. "An' have thunk II over, Tod
ley Brand, an made up my mind for
good an all that won't end my days
on no mud fioor, That's all the an
swer I've got" SHE looked superb as
she stood there in the doorway,
Tod caught his breath in a sob Of
longing and despair. Then he turned
and slouched down the path. oppo-
site his own cabin he paused hesitat-
ingly. His mother was seated In the
doorway with a pipe in her mouth,
ready for talk. She had seen him
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He Did Have An Inducement

with Lizry Beth. So he siouched on
to the next cabin to where his particu-
lar friend lay at full length upon the
leaves.
Done seen ye," the friend drawled
Significantly. went UP the path full
swing. an come back with head a.
droopin'. Hope the brook amt run
min over no rocks nor nothin'." Tod
grunted and threw himself upon the
leaves. "That fellow Tyke was hang
in round right smart yes'day." his
friend continued refectively. Course
there's nothin' to It. But gals"
Hes 1owin' to marry her. SAM"
Tod said llstlessly.
Sam dropped back disgustedly.
Gals are cert'ny queer" he grumbled.
I'm glad I've never got in with none
of 'em. The idea OF a harnsome crit
ter like LirEy Beth sidin' up to Tyke,
when a man like you was maxim eyes
at her.
"oh. taint the man, Sam. LiEzy
Beth likes me well 'nough. But amt
got no plank floor, nor even a Gavin,
an Tyke has both. an other things.
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I've never thought much about noors
bein' needed to prance round on"
Sam gave low, long whistle. you
must get Lizzy Beth the floor, Tod"
he declared. II amt no gal man. but
II was an had one like Liszy Beth
no snipy little floor could come
atween US. She should have floors till
she couldn't rest
Two men were descending the noun
tain path at swinging pace, as II they
had work ahead. Find any heip?"
Tod asked. when the men drew near,
"No," answered one of them disgust
edly. "This mountain sile is too shift
less even for argument We found
plenty of ablebodied men like you
with nothing to do, and nothing ahead
and not one of them would listen to
any propositiin to work, have 500
acres of corn and other crops, with
not halt enough men to do the culu-
waiting"
How would l suit7- interrupted
Tod.
The planter looked al the young giant
wistfully, but shook his head. mo
time for fooling now" he replied
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By Joella Johnson

zone lives within half mile OF rd1
farm. II YOU"
But Tod was away on a run.
Hired out as a plug farmer, with no
loain' nor huntin' nor nothin' OF that
sort" he yelled josously as he sprint
ed past Sam.
Lazy Beth heard the yell and came
TO her doorway curiouesly. A hun
drsd yards or so down the mountain
Tod could see Tyke approaching. per-
haps with better proposition or for
speedier answer.
How quick can ye get ready for
the preacher. Lizzy Bethf' Tod pant
ed.
Plank door," was her arm answer.
"Pshawi I've done thunk II over,
an common plank doors aint good
'nough for you, Lizzy Beth" hurried
Tod. but looking at her so squarely
that she read truth in his eyes. I've
made II fine hardwood floors with car
pets an other wimmen hxin's But
I've agreed to start work tomorrer. 30
we must be married today. Ready7"
Lizzy Beth nodded. her eyes shining.
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introduced him to US when we had our
afternoon tea and dance for the bene-
fit of the French war orphans. You
remember! Martin had just come
here. He Is in charge of that new
plant of divers. They make some
parts OF airplanes for the government,
business men say Martin is q genius,
Wish ! had bought red draperies for
bis old rose room!" Henrietta tried to
laugh. "I hate to be used. don't your"
81 am glad that Doris is going TO.
have a nice home" said little Mabel
Marsh as she buttered a platter for the
candy. You know she has always
lived with her aunt and the old soul
is cranky and hard to please. Doris
has never been happy there. We must
be generous, girls, and not think of
ourselves. Every one of US has
lovely home with our own father and
mother. and poor Doris has to do what
ever her gouty old aunt demands
You're right" said Sarah Lowe,
"and I'll be nice about 1t but 1t don't
seem quite fair for Doris TO have
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gruffly. II must hurry and rake the
valley for possible hands. You've re-
fused me twice"
Didn't have the ducement I've got
now" grinned Tod. ''whatil ye payf
"Thirty-nve dollars month and
board" quickly, with something like
incredulous hope in his voice. "or s3b
and a house II you're married.
what sort Of a house, s'posen
should get married--plank doorsY"
Good hardwood floors" said the
planter. beginning to sense the earn
estness OF the other. MY foreman liv-
ed in II and had II ixed UP nicely. He
has bought himself farm, and my
new foreman is single and boards
with me- The house is rather small
only four rooms. But two OF them are
carpeted, and there is running water
In the house and fruit trees around II,
and a good garden. II you really
mean"
"when can I eommenee-by tomor-
rerY"
The quicker the better. The house
Ia all ready and waiting"
ANY preacher down that way?'
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% than sincs Now I must leave hem
to others. for my country calls and l
can not claim exemption, for have to
board them, and even the army pay
will cover their board. But for them
] would gladly lay down my life for
my country; there are no other claims
upon me-
Ed, have wanted to do my bit for
my country. Now have found way.
Go to the front. for your country needs
you. I will take the children and my
income is ample to provide for them.
And. Ed. II you come back, there will
be another claim awaiting you"
Jean. you mean that you love me,
after all these years?"
The light in her eyes was sufficient
answer. and he gathered her into his
arms. After some moments the child
on the doorstep began to cry and Jean
freed herself from his embrace. There
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By Elsie Endicott

linen for myself You ses." she paus-
ed as II she found the story difficult to
tell BILLY and are going TO be
married this winter"
You and Billy!" gasped the aston
ished girls. what about Martin
jameson"
billy called me Just now TO say that
he had a message for the crowd from
Martin Jameson. Martin said--''Tell
the girls my wife Joined meSyesterday
and she is delighted with the house
II was jolly good OF them TO help. Fun
ny thing. none Of them ever asked me
thing about my Wife"
How did NE know that he had
one!" cried Henrietta as tha girls
laughed together. The innocent
lamb! He needs . wife. 10 he simple
enough to believe that We helped fur
nish that house--for hers"
MY. but she is lucky grill" sigh
ed Mabel. as she bent over to pick up
the khaki sweater that she was knit
ting for somebody. somewhere IN
France.
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heard Us speculate on which girl was
TO be Mira. Martin Jameson and never
say . word. Why. suppose that one
OF US had fallen in love with him!
Wouldn't that have been embarrass-
ing?"
"I thought that he was a fiirt all the
time interposed Henrietta crisply.
"I never considered anything he said
seriously. Doris is welcome TO him as
far as I am concerned"
Me. too" added Kitty, ungrammati-
cally.
They were all deeply interested in
Martin Jameson. but when they
thought that he was engaged. they
hastened to put an end to any specu-
latlve doubt as to being heart whole
and fancy free.
When Doris returned. they met her
with smiling faces.
"Now." she said. back to the door. II
will tell you what have had to do
with Martin Jameson's house. ]
hemmed all the linen. at Is cents a
yard and earned enough TO buy some
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once mora
Five days later, as Jack was mas-
ing his daily visit to Violet, he found
her In better health and ready for a
spin in his car.
The soft breeze blew the roses back
to her cheeks. Jack listened with
bounding heart to the gay little chatter
that came from the lips Of the girl he
loved. She asked him to stop the car
so that she might get out and pick the
wild flowers that grew by the roadside
He did as she bade him. He was like
one who was held under the spell Of
some fairy. She picked the flowers,
returned to the seat beside him and
placed two daisies In his button hole,
He could stand this no longer and
grasped Violet. the best flower in the
world, in his arms, asking passionately
II she would marry him.
We will let the curtain down over
the rest that followed, but later, as
Miss Mills looked over at the empty
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TO their work.
Il was the last one of this crowd TO
go. Whom do You suppose he bought
that house fort He fatters me. but
that Is all. Does he make love to any
one of you girlsf''
MOT to me- quickly answered Sa-
rah Lowe. Every time see him.
feel sure that he LIS going to propose.
but he never says anything more In
eliminating than you are the most IN
teresting girl know.
well, he says that to me. too. Let's
drop him. He is trying TO string the
whole crowd" commented Henrietta
dolefully.
But you have to admit that he is
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not leave little Jeanette. who was al
ready half an orphan She stretched
her resources and bought a Liberty
bond. and she extended financial aid
TO the Red Cross Still. she felt that
she was not doing enough.
The Plant A Garden" movement
started. and Jean decided that she
could aid herself and others in this
way. She leased a small farm in a
small neighboring town. and she and
Jeannsite, with the aid of hired man.
plowsd up the soil and put in the
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she raised her head
from her work 20
look out Of the
window, Miss Mills
wondered II Jack
Terry. her employ
er. was not lonely.
She often thought
Of him and tried TO
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II can lick any man round here. an
you said yourself only yes'day that I
was hanson an mighty good natered."
AN barefoot" she broke in scorn-
fully. "Sakes alive. Todley Brand.
you sint s'posin' I'd marry a man
who's GOT nothin' IN this wide world
but q runt pig he lets his pap care
fort" And she drew herself up to her
full height, with flushed cheeks and
flashing eyes- "Mehbe you're fitten
the way rabbit runners gener1y are"
with a proud. comprehensive sweep of
her hand toward the earth floor of the
cabin.
NY pap brought nam here. an she's
been here ever since. with not SO
much as q new shovelful OF mud put
on the chimhly that was only finished
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ILL., I went 10 see
Martin Jameson's
new house yester-
day. said Henriet-
ta Mcclure as the
six girls who com
posed the knitting
club comfortably
settled themselves
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Missed q Chance.

why you look as If you had seen
ghost"
'"I--I--I did"
"Yes."
what did you dor
"Ran away"
why, good heavens. man. why didn't
you engage it for the season for exht-
bition purposes?"
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Mildly Complimentary,

y notice you are on for the last
speaker of the evening"
"No; am about tho middle"
"yea. on the program. I know, but
after you have spoken was wonder
ing II there would be any one left to
listen to the others"
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Made His Choice.

The young man was about to climb
on the water wagon. All arrangements
had been made, and the friends were
there to pat him ON the back.
He was just about to mount the seat
for long ride when the gasoline
wagon drove UP with an invitation To
consider its merits before deciding.
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Could Find Them.

Lady--i want a divorce. hut am
afraid have no good grounds.
Lawyer--How much is your hus-
hand worthf
Lady-about $4,oOo.o0o.
Lawyer-That ought TO be grounds
enough.
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Wanted Information.

Wanted Information.
MY son caught the fish We are
serving today" said the landlady
proudly.
Very interesting" said the new
boarder. but may AJAX In regard to
the beefsteakf-
We'll. what would you like to
known"
Who captured the rubber boot from
which It was carvedr"
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TER since war had
been declared Jean
Crawley had been
trying TO find a way
TO help. OF course
she could take UP
her old profession
OF nursing. but she
felt that she could
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Affected the Eyes.

Didn't I see you at the raceaf~
NO
81 thought you we're there"
81 was. but you didn't see ma"
why mott"
Guess because didn't have any
money"
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Knew Women.

anew women.
Now. TO conclude"
Hold on. l thought you said . =
are reading from a woman writer"
And so / am"
"oh, no: you are not"
What makes you say that?"
"a woman never concludes
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AMT agoin' to have
you hanEin' round
here pesterin' me
no more. Tod" said
Lizzie Beth. you
are too lazy and Amt
ntten TO marry"
But why amt !
fittene@ he pleaded.
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By Abner Anthony


purpose she refused
chances"
gloomy 70 Of smi
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-17
By Phil Moore

call to arms and she husg youns
the little one while the mans
encirced
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Toug Luck.

80 you've been rejected by your
girl as well as the army doctors,"
"Yes, after I got back she decided
hat If wasn't. good enough for the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-17

What Is q joke anyway
Your dilemma from the other fel-
ow's point of view"
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Why you look as If you had seen .