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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18

OF government operation be con-
tinued for at least two years.
Farmers Send Letter.
During the day J. r. Howard. rep
resenting the American Farm Blu
reau federation, made public a letter
which ae sent 10 Sen Cummins
transmitting resolutions adopted by
the federation at Chicago last month
demanding the early return Of the
railroads TO private control under
such conditions and regulations as
will render adequate service at just
and equitable rates"
Mr.. Howard said the resolutions
had been adopted unanimously.
This unanimous approval" he
wrote. was from a body Of more
than 400 active and actual farmers
holding delegate power from more
than 100000 other farmers from
"a states Of the union"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF
AMERICA HOLD MEETING

At "A meeting Of the branch 408
of the Catholic Knights of America
held Tuesday evening At the home
If T Z. Monahan. ia y Nokre
Dame St, the election of officers
took place with the following re-
suits: J. c. Hiss, president: Louis
Crepeau, vice president; John
Guendling, recording secretary: r.
=. Monohan, financial secretar,
Joseph A. Crepeau, treasurer. Tac
next meeting which will be held
Jan. % at the home Of the Mise
Maude and Louise Crepeau, 81 y
Hill ST, viii oe marked by the in
stalIation Of officers and the opening
of a membership campaign.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
ISSUES APPEAL TO
NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS
By Uaited Press

By Uaited Press:
WASHINGTON, Dec IT.-An ap-
peal 90 the newspaper publishers OF
The country 10 make an immediate
reduction Of 10 percent IN the size
% their publications because of the
paper shortage was made today by
the house post once committee.
such action Is necessary TO pre-
vent destruction OF a largo number
Of newspapers IN the smaller cities
and towns and infiict irreparable in.
jury on the communities served By
them the committee declared
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
zENAS EAGER.

Zenas Eager. 10-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hale Eager. of Yale.
Okla. died Wednesday afternoon
complications, according TO word
received in this city by his grand
father. Eli W Carter. 521 z. Dayton
st. The Eager family were former
residents OF South Bend. The flu
neral services viii be held at Yale
this afternoon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
BIG DANCE.

More than 100 couples attended
the dance given Wednesday evening
in the Rotary room Of the oliver
hotel by Mr.. and Mrs J. NJ. Stude-
baker, jr., in honor of the 21st birth
day Of their son. J. NJ Studebaker.
III. The room was deliberately dec
Grated with Christmas green's.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Miss Lillian and Jerome Bartlett, OF
ST Joseph. Mo.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
Ne1C Secretary
GUeS public
Policy of L. S.
81 Assoc ated Press .

Bv Assocsa ted Press
WASHINGTON. Dec. lin his
first statement Of policy since as
suming the portfolio Of secretary
Of commerce, Joshua Alexander
Wednesday declared that under his
administration the department Of
commerce would follow an alert and
aggressive policy in promoting for
eign trade. Tempered with its ag-
gressiveness. the new secretary said.
the department. however. would
pursue a policy OF fair play 20 Amer
ica's competitors in the foreign trade
field
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
FAIL TO REPLY.

BY Assoc atHd Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE re-
ply Of the Mexican government 20
the second American note renewing
the request for the release OF Con
sulsr Agent Jenkins had not reach
ed the state department WEDNESDAYS
night the officials said they had not
been advised that It had been hand
ed George SuElmerlin, the American
charge at the Mexican capital
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
SOME BUILDING.

Ey Associated Press
PTTTSBURG, Dec. 17.-Houses
and buildings built for the dough
boy by the engineers OF the Ameri-
can expeditiOnary force. II placed
end 70 end would reach the entire
length OF France and into Germany.
Col. Edgar Jadwin, II. a A, told the
chamber OF commerce here Wednes-
day in addressing il upon consuuc-
ton in France.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18

MONTENIDEO. Dec H. Reports
emanating from Mexico city Tues
day that the Cruguayan governme nt
would offer its services as n medi-
ator in the differences between the
United States and Mexico over the
case of Consul Jenkins were denied
al the foreign ministry here We'd
nesday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
ORPHETM.

The new bill OF vaudeville open
ing at the Orpheum today abounds
in good acts A miniature tabloid,
Miss 1920" is up to the minute
with new songs and specialties and
features such clever entertainers as
Olive Galloway, Benny and Western
and Violet Follis Roy LePearl, OF
the old-time circus family of the
same name will offer some thrilling
feats in aerial acrobatics. Clemenso
and GersOn are direct from the
Paris varieties with a new French
novelty. Gertrude Newman brings
the newest jazz tunes from Broad
way and Peggy Bremen and her
brother will present new comedy
skit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
DOLLY SISTERS

Indications are the Dolly Sisters
viii be greeted by another capacity
audience when they return 20 the
oliver theater sunday evening in
the musical comedy. "Oh Look. The
piece was presented here a short
time ago and Is one OF the most
wholesome and attractive musical
shows seen here - '~~0 time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18

Botka found a full blooded collie
dog Wednesday. and both boys are
anxious to restore it to its owner.
BY calling Main 21S information
concerning the dog may be had If
not called for the boys will sell it.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
FUNERALS
WILLIAM BARCUs STANLEY.

Funeral services for William Bar
Gus Stanley. 1917 IL T. Corhy ST.
wiz Doe held from tho home OF his
son. William Stanley. 1903 +
Howard ST.. al 2:3O O'Clock Frida .
afternoon Rev. c. =. Jordan
Lowell Heights NJ r. church viii
oHiciate. Burial VIII DE in River
view cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
IAASALIE.


Romance, with a capital r." is
the keynote OF today's photoplay al
traction at the LaSalle. Entitle I
His Official Wife" it features
dainty and winsOme Vivian Martin
I'm a role particularly fitted to her.
Amusing marital mixups furnish the
fun, while a happy climax makes
everything end nicely. cast Of
unusual excellence is seen in sup
port Of the little player and adds 20
the storys effectiveness. II is one
OF the best pictures Miss Martin has
ever done for the screen. and her
many admirers know what this
means.
Tomorrow. Anita Stewart is fea-
tured in Her Kingdom Of Dreams"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
CASTLE.

The story of a loveless marriage
that turned out happily is told in
Her Kingdom OF Dreams" which
features dainty Anita Stewart at the
head Of an all-star cast. at the Castle
today. The story mas 20 do with an
enforced marriage wherein, contrary
TO all plans. the principals fall mad
" in love with each other. MahlOn
Hamilton, Kathlyn Williams, Anna
Williams. Anna Nilsson, Thomas
Holding, Robert McKim, Thomas
Santschi and Tully Marshall are a
few OF the well known names APP
pearing in the supporting cast.
Tom orrow, His Official Wife. -
features pretty Vivian Martin.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
h. = <,2~LI
.:;.rrWEkIERS
AT THE PLAYHOUSES

OLIVER Told i'm the Hills"
LASALLE-"His Official Wife,"
with Vivian Martin.
AUDITORIUM - Auction OF
Souls" with Aurora Mardigan-
ian.
CASTLE - Her Kingdom OF
Dreams" with Anita Stewart
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
MY BOOST Cold.

Is United Press:
WASHINGTON. Dec. 11--Goid
mine owners and operators now are
clamoring To- Zoe permitted 10 boost
the price of gold. which IS hXedShy
law ~ S2O.67 AN ounce.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
EXPECT FINAL VOTE.

By United Press.
PARIS. Dec. 1.-THE peace con-
ference expects 20 submit a final
note 10 Germany this week, fixing a
time limit for the signing Of the
protocol, il was learned today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
MARRIAGE LICENSES

W J. Reihl, St. Joseph COUNTY 20
Marie Medil, St. Joseph county.
Avery GAYS. CassOpOlis, Mich. 10
Ethel Carathers, Cassopolis. Mich.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
MRs. - zANGERI-I-

Mrs. Anna Zangsrie. 56 years and
II months old. died Wednez/
morning az 1850 o'clock at the nom
OF her daughter. Mrs Mary Van
Bergen, 72s IL s Rush ST. follow
ing a nine months illness OF heart
trouble. Besides her daughter. Airs
Van Bergen. she is survived by three
daughters. Mrs Martin Beach and
Mrs. Thresa Horvath Of this city.
and Mrs. Margaret FIimbau OF La
fayette. Ind Mrs Zangerlo was
born in Germany. Dec. IS. 1868. and
came 20 this country so years ago
Funeral services viii be an
uounced later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONED
fix the guilt for the death of Maud
Tabor, and they haven't been able
TO rix It on Virgo"
May Resume Inquest.
Whether the coroner's inquest at
Lawton will resume Thursday morn
ing depends upon the arrival Thurs
day morning here Of Pros Horace
H. Adams and Deputy Sheriff
Dwight Baker with Mrs. Sarah Ia
Der, mother Of the murdered
woman, and her son, Walter o. Ia
Dor
Word was received here late We'd
nesday night that the train carry
ing Pros. Adams and his charges
would reach Chicago from Yreka,
Calf, in time for the party to take
a Michigan Central train reaching
/ Lawton at o'clock Thursday morn
ing. If Pros. Adams and the Tabors
reach Lawton at that time, the in
quest will be resumed at 10 o'clock
Thursday morning.
No Counsel.
Sarah Tabor and her son, Walter,
may refuse TO make anw statements
10 the coroner's jury, preferring to
wait until their trial in the circuit
court here. As far as is known,
neither Mrs. Tabor nor her son has
retained Attorneys Barnard and
Earl Burhans, who now represent
Mrs. Florence Tabor Critchlow, as
we'll as Mr.. Barnard representing
Virgo. Large crowds were az the
| Iawton station again Wedn esday
night TO meet the train the crowds
| hoped carried the Tabors. They
we're again disappointed. 1t is ex-
| pected the crowds Will be at the sta
| ton again TO meet the early train
Thursday morning.
Special Pros. Glenn +. Warner
| Wednesday night would not deny
| that officials here are conducting a
! search for a fourth person in con-
nection with the death of Moude
/ Tabor. This person is supposed TO
! be APP MUSICIAN, and II is known that
| the Chicago police authorities have
4 been asked TO aid in the search The
\ theory here now is that there was a
| physician present at the time of the
criminal operation which resulted
in Maude Tabor's death three years
ago.
Search Tabor Home.
Little was found in the search OF
the Tabor home by officials Sunday
that will aid in unraveling the Van
| Buren, county murder mystery, Off
Gals say.
Some pieces Of old cloth. appar-
entity torn from old lace curtains
and similar to the kind of colth
found on the body of Maude Tabor
when the body was taken from the
trunk, what happened to be a han
die Of a cross-cut saw. and an ato-
mizer. were all found in the base
ment.
No surgical instruments were
found, unless the handle of the
cross-cut saw can be called a sur
gical instrument.
Mrs. Critchlow still has the lib
erty Of the county Jail. She spends
much OF her time in the sheriff.
office, discussing her literary worl
with the officials, frequently asking
their advice regarding the phrase
ology of a sentence. She will no
discuss the murder case with any
one, and will not give out any state
ments.
However, the sister Of the deat
woman. and the one who foun'
Maude TabOr's dead body, apparent
! ~ is always IN a good humor. Sh
laughs and jests with the Jail at
! tendants when she is not writing
Outwardly, she is not worried owe
the outcome Of her connection wit
| the case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
CHIMNEY FIRE.

Damage amounting to $4,000 was
caused during fire at a barn owned
by the Shively estate at 1903 S.
Franklin St, Wednesday afternoon
at 2:15 o'clock. Central companies
answered the still alarm. Central
companies we're again called shortly
after o'clock to 225 w. Washing
ton av., where a chimney fire caused
little damage.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
WANTS WOMAN
JURY To TRY
VIRGO CASE
Attorney for Accused South
Bend Man Makes State
ment Wednesday.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNED
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18

years ago. Funeral services ana
burial VIII Doe en- Boise.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18

tcoNTrNUED FROM PAGE ONEJ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
WILSON STILL
UNDECIDED ON
RAILWAY BILL
SeC'y TumuIty Tells LABOR
Officials Presidents
Mind is Open.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNE)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18

WANTED pastry cook and assistant
Apply y. n O. A cafeteria - :
Msin -. SOL 2t
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18

Middle-aEed woman. for gen
sral hOuseW9rk az Ti3 Ar Sf,-o- -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18

fix the guilt for the death of Maud
Tabor, and they haven't been able
10 rix II on Virgo"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18

FIND DOG.
julius Van Hencke and Edward
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18

OF government operation be con-
tinued for at least two years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
WIFE'S TROUBLE
COST HUNDREDS
Mrs NIarzahn Had Suffered Four
teen 1ears-Gains 23 Pounds.

Il am the happiest woman in the
state Of Illinois and 1t is all because
Tanlsc has completely overcome
my troubles and added just %
pounds TO my weight said Mrs +.
Marzahn. who lives at Hanna city.
Ill.,. r. F D., No / while i'm Suttli6
* Cases Drug store i'm Feoria the
other day.
II suffered a complete breakdown
in health about IA years ago" con
tinUed Mrs. Marzahn, and for the
past five years. 7 was i'm such weak.
run down condition that I could
hardly walk across the toor. and il
had been at least five years since I
could pick up a broom and do lit
tie sweeping. / was so nervous that
the least little noise would upset me.
and such thinE as a nights sleep
was out OF the question. Ny stomach
was in terrible condition. too. and
everything ! ate disagreed with me.
1 would often have raging head
aches that would almost drive me
frantic with pain. and would get so
dizzy a z times ] could hardly stand
on my feet. My husband spen; hun
dreds OF dollars FOR medicine. and al
different times ] was under special
treatment. but instead of getting any
relief from my suffering I just kept
on going down hiU all the time. I'M
fact I was so blue and Respondent
that I had Just given up all hope of
ever hnding medicine or treatment
that would do me any good
That was the condition I was i'm
when neighbor OF mine came i'm
one dav and talked IN mo about Tan
lac. and insisted that give il a trial.
Well dnaIIy consented. and my
husband went out and bought three
BOTTLES OF Tanlac and told mo IN Give
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
SAYS ENGLISH
COLLEGES ARE
MORE SOCIABLE
American Student Says Tend
enCy at Oxford Is Toward
a Variety OF Activities.

LONDON. Aug 27-Omcers and
men % the American expeditionary
force Who have been studying in
British universities ind there IS less
chance that student will become
isolated iu English universities than
in those 81 America.
Comparing the educational insti-
tutiOns OF the two countries one Of
the Americans SAYS that a man
specializing in professional course
in an American college is likely TO
find himself shut of from social
pleasures and sport. The writer was
surprised 20 dnd that men studying
law or medicine at oxford or Cam
bridge have time for such divers
ions.
a man with anu-social inclina-
tions is far more apt 10 Doe isolated
In an American university than
seems possible ar oxford writes
Lieut.. Keith Lorenz. Of New York
city. a Harvard graduate. 20 the
oxford student publication. the Isis.
Men More Athletic.
Apart from the fact that the OK
ford college IS smaller as "A rule than
even n class of "A typical America
university. the tendency OF nearis
everyone 20 indulge in some form
Of athletics Keeps man from NV
ing unto himself 40 oxford Ir
America. apart from the freshman
year class sports either do not eAist.
or there is nothing like the intfrest
shown in them which is displayed
in contests sdch as the eishts' be
tween the colleges AT oxford.
Another feature OF oxford life
which tends 10 prevent men fr0i1
becoming isolated is the institution
OF teas. which when given by men
FOR men Is unique 10 the American
student But besides being tic
most social Of meals. It seems 70 al.
ford an opportunity for friendship.
on can ask a man to tea long be
fore YOU have reached the STAGE o.
arquaintanceship which would ena-
blc YOU 70 invite him 10 dinner in
america"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
GERMANY VAS BIG
DEFICIT Of FOOD
Food Ministry Says Only
Long Term Credits Can Pull
Nation Out OF Hole.

BERLIN. Aug. 27-The German
deficit in food. the difference be
tween the amount produced in Ger
many and Germany's normal needs.
amounts TO 5000 tons OF wheat.
100000 tons Of meat and 200. 900
tons OF fat says the imperial food
ministry
Immediate payment Tor these
necessary foodstuhs with inland re-
sources IS unthinkabl tho ministry
asserts. Only long term credits can
help and the acceptance OF such
credits is only possible if Germany
works. for only then can he crcdi-
tors have confidence in paving abil-
its OF GERMANY.
Expect to- Improve slowly.
Immediate decisive effect OF the
removal of the blockade on the Ger
man food market is not expecte Z
by the ministry hut rathccr lon-
slow continuation of improvement.
which already makes itself felt. II
declares that control OF export must
remain until the average between
import ana export has been estau-
lisbcd.
Germany must make up its mind
to do without coffee very largely
n the future says the imperEt,
commissioner Tor colonial goods
Authorities say Germany must
sharply restrict her imports a.
chocolate because IF the low valve
of the mark and must try 10 rely
on her own chocolate. tho first pro-
duction OF which - expected soon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27

Jennie have gone 10 Michigan "a b,
the guests OF hel son. otto Il. Tor
md fao.-r1.
The Misses Elsie and Elfrieda
scope have returned home fro,r
Chicago. whore th,y were guests of
friends
ernest cor Visited mis- parents II
This place SUNDAY.
SIR and Mrs FoV ier. OF Chicago
a-c guests OF the Iatters father
George Phelps Of This place.
d~s Jane Cassells and daughters
Of Chicago. spent "Wednesday viii
Al-s. John Holst0n and family.
The ladies OF Monsoon Chapel hei.
an an day piCtic Jt Cnaiu-O' lake,
Wednescay
SIR and Irs George Darkus anr
daughter Imcgene attended IT,
Darkus reuniou az Eerrieu Spring,
SUNDAY.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
GARANAC IS WORLDS
FIRST FlYLESS TOWN

SARANAC LAKE. Y Y Aug. %.
Health authorities Of Saranac
lake declare that this probably is
the first "fy-less town" in the world
Health officer Trembley reports that,
despite unusually hot weather in
June and July. there are hardly any
more flies here than most. places
have in January and that next year
there will be none at all.
II cost the town about $1,000 10
eradicate the fly nuisance which was
accomplished by requiring that man
ure be screened and frequently re-
moved.
Or Tre;abley REGARDS swat the
fly campaigns as useless and says
the only way TO eliminate flies is 10
put ban on all their breeding places
and he adds. that this can be done
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
kRTNSTOMN.


Mr. and Mrs Bernard Wedel spent
SATURDAY and sunday with their
daughter, Mrs Russell WItfong. 81
M.u Creek
aIr. and Mrs Roscoe Gish and
children. Of Delphi Ind, spent las;
neck ut the home Of -. y. Kirk
patrick
Nrs5 stephen Bu~ch and family.
o. Hamlet. Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Brown
ard Mary Smith Of this place wer.
no" guests OF AIr. and ms. Erness
Zarhn over the weekend.
Miss Emma Ecrmeer. OF south
Bend. spent sunday with her par.
euts. Mr. and AIRS &. Eerirger.
The Home Economic club hesd
their meeting last Wednesday al the
home of Mrs. Wesley smith.
Mrs. Harry ~ edel and children
attended me Miller reunion which
WAS teld az ottawltonie para
'ChJrsd1y
Mr. and Mrs q J. Walters ard
son and Mr.. Chester spent SUNDAY
az the home of Wesley smith
Navne Burch. Of Hamlet. II VISIT
ins his sister Ms. Ernest Zdrhn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
HEAD OF ENGLISH TRADE
DEPARTMENT RESIGNS

LONDON. Aug 27.-Sir Arthur
eI-Maitland. head OF the depart
ment Of overseas trade. has resigned
his position. protesting that he has
constantly been hung up by the by
brid political nature OF the depart
ment.
The department Of overseas trade
is comparatively new project of
the government having been created
specifically 10 provide neutral ground
on which the foreign ofdce and the
board Of trade might cooperate TO
further British trade interests. Re
sponsibility 70 the masters is partly
blamed for the difficulties Sir Arthur
encountered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
FIVE POINT.

aug. %
Miss Virginia kOach. Of Taw Paw.
Mich. IS the guest OF Miss Mid
Brown.
Mrs. James Williams and daugE-
tcg Geraldine have gone TO Belle
f0ntaine, o.. 10 ne tire guests OF Mrs.
Williams parents Mr. and Mrs
tuun Williams.
Mrs Ora taylor and daughter
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-09

FELLOW COMMUTERS: Meet Nav
russ IlCaSantm;nn. l'r"Sldrnt al INC
Paradise Grange. tn" burbank or inc
vegetable Kingdom. the gcnii. who with
one wave of his magic wand could turn
tho Sahara Desert into the Gardens OF
Babylon: tn" diSCovcrcr or the Sclt-can-
ming bean. the man who crossed IN" rrd
pepper ON tn" tomato ana produced III"
famous chilli sauce plant: the inventor
and developer of the Jumbo watermelon.
BY the aid of science. Mawruss man.
ages 10 keep about thirty days ahead OF
the almanac; THAT Is To say. h" - eating
his first crop of peas when the little
lamb that goes with them lS still gam
boiling on the green and months hcfor"
the New York smart set begin TO gamble
on Long Island.
But despite all his successes. his fame
ms a plant wizard and the fact that he
would probably be Secretary Of iEricul-
turc except for the jealousy OF amateur
war gardeners. the joy of his existence
was sucked away by the aphiS of bit
ter disappointment or many years.
About that tim" he made visit 10
Florida. but. instead Of spending his
pacifist jcliyhSh. he devoted his tim" to
a survey Of the watermelon belt.
There ne discovered II 90-pound water
melon ready for the pluCking.
But the secret of raising 9O-pound
watermelon was locked in tn" breast Of
the owner For years h" had taken the
prize at the county fair because no one
could worm his secret out of him. and
Mawruss dcSpaired Of learning until hes
southern friend began 10 "cuSs out" pro-
hihition.
Mawruss. who was an apostle Of pre-
parcdncss as we'll as Of peas: traded him
a bottle of his best Cough MIXTURE AVID
Liver Regulator FOR the secret ana one
seed and came home to ast"niSh he
bunch
The next season ne started carly. He
planted the Jumbo melon seed in the
cellar near tn" furnace in rich '"amy
soil. as he had been told. AS soon as