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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-06
TRANSPORT IS
STUCK IN MUD
Party OF congressman on
Board Great Northern

SAN FRANCISCO. July 1.-THE
army transport Great Northern
which was 20 have sailed early today
for Honolulu and the Philippinen,
wen. aground In a mud bank off
For. Mason. and VIA still stuck fast
at 1880 a. IN.
Plans were made 10 tow her out
between ! and .. m today The
army transport service gave assur.
nnoo that she had suffered no dam
age and was In no danger.
Aboard the Great Northern are a
party OF ccngresHmcn and United
States senators.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-06
Republican Chiefs
Starting Session

CHICAGO. July s.--with the ar.
rival here today Of VIII II. Hays.
chairman OF the republican ma.
tional committee and 10 national
committeeman from Western states.
arrangements were to be complete 4
for the active campaign OF Warren
q. Harding. republican nominee for
president.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-06
DIPLOMATS ARE
SHY OF Coolies
Perhaps They Didn't Have
Any to Begin With

WASHINGTON. July 5-Cooties
can Interfere with peace negotiations
az we'll az army plans
when the soviet commission 10 ne
getia,e peace with t.sthonh crossed
the lines into the city OF Sarvo. on
It's why 10 Heval. It's members were
promptly capped into quarantine
by tho American Red Cross typhun
fghtern. and. In spite OF desperate
protcntationA. and citations OF diplo.
matte privilege. were forcibly de.
tained for disinfection before being
permitted 10 proceed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-06
Girl apache" Is
Cleared Of Murder

PARIS. July s.--Hunted over Eu-
rope for two years by the French 20
lice. convicted OF murder and con.
demned 20 death without ever facing
her jury. Mile. Jeanne Lacoste, girl
Apache" Is free today and exoner-
ated OF tho charge. She was sought
after a girl companion was killed BY
knife thrust while In her company.
Under the French law She was tried
and found guilty while. she was still
a fugitive. Her actual trial acquit'
tod her.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-06

HINTON. w. Va, July s.--Mias
Nyrna Scabcrt. dancer. Inns brought
suit for $4,000 against the propric-
tors Of the Mccrecry hotel. She al.
icgcs that while stopping at the hotel
she walked into an open elevator
shaft and harkei her knee 20 Sc
vercly that IT intcrforcd with her
dancing. Her livelihood depends on
shapcIy limbs. ahe declared. and
with either out OF commission she
might as well remain at home.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-06
Cat Adopts
Young Rabbit

LONDON. July Sin an empty
railway carriage at Ashford cat
had litter OF four kittens. A work.
man took away one Of the kittens.
The cat could not be reconciled to its
loss. and eventually caught a young
wild rabbit about the size OF her KIT.
ten The rabbit now fills the vacant
place in the feline family circle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-06
9-YEAR-OLD Boy
KILLED BY AUTO
Ran in Front OF Car at
EnumCIaW

Milton Smith. nineyear.oId son Of
Ira NJ. Smith. Enumclaw, was killed
instantly three miles north Of the
picnic grounds near Enumclaw when
a notorious. driven BY Joe Kuiawa.
struck hlms The boy ran from be
hind a second automobile Kujawa
was arrested. but was released
when witnesses declared the acct
dent was unavoidable.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-06
Kills Herself With
Hatpin in Bathtub

woLvERHAMPTON. July g.
Mrs Mary Theresa Wolfe was
found dead in her bath tub with a
small wound which penetrated the
heart. Evidence showed that II vas
caused by hatpin found in the uo.
Che had been ~ with Influenza.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-06
Had a Fine Time,
but Paid for II

Los ANGELES, July 5.--While
the dogfish barked In the pale
moonshlne along the bathing
beach. Alexander Vega walked
and talked With two fair damosels
he met when the evening was
younger than II was then. They
started home In the automobile
OF the sweet young things. Half
way home Cor some place else)
one sweet young 'un produced an
altogether un lovely automatic
with a surprisingly cold muzzle
and pressed same against Alexis
trembling dome. Then 'tother
i said "Sbeil out" And Alex did,
20 the tune Of 5000 and a watch.
He told his troubles TO the cops.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-06
King Albert Has
New Airplane

BRUSSELS, Belgium. July G.
King Albert has been presented with
. new Bristol Fighter aeroplane.
The king did not want any decora.
tons OF the machine. only a dual
ignition and larger petrol tank. in
order 10 make longer flights. The
Handley-Page company made the
gift.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-06
It's Nice to Read
About ANYWAY

PARIS, July s. - The thrifty
French have figured the thing out.
The law bans absinthe, but there are
huge absinthe stocks in the country.
What to do with absinthe? Easy
They are going to blend 1t with fruit
and Iiqueurs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-06

II has been estimated that the
English language Possesses $1,000
moro words than the French. Ger.
man and Spanish languages com
bined.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-06
Bureau of
Missing
Relatives

Daniel T.. Schackman. formerly Of
tho u. =. 8. Texas and later Of the
Puget Sound naval base hospital.
has disappeared since his discharge,
December 81. his brother. Nathaniel
II. Scbackman. Of go snedeker ave-.
Brooklyn. y. y. writes The Star.
Daniel n about 20 years old and
has poor eyesight. 4 distinguishing
mark IN a hole IN the lobe OF one ear.
punched with a nail when he was a
small lad Nathaniel nays he will
appreciate any information concern
ing his brother.
Only those who have nothing 20 do
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-06

Distant objecn ByT,oar cioser just
before rain because the air gets damp
then and damp air Is more transpar.
cnt Than dry.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-06
jenny LIND WAS
A GOOD OIL PAL
She'll Wind Up 'Er Days in
the Pasture

LONDON. July s.--Mrs. Konker's
donkey has hauled her last load Of
Goals.
Jenny Lind. that's tho donkey. Ia
4 convaiescen, now NJ the Animal
League hospital and when her
wrenchcd shoulder in healed. the
league viii send Jenny TO the coun.
Try TO end her days In pasture
"Jenny's done her bit. Amt you.
Jenny said Mrs. James Konker.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-06

Columbia Colo. tho new American
beer Adv.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-06
HARDING IS
PLEASED. TO
OPPOSEC0X
Sends Telegram Of Congrat-
ulationS to Man Who viii
Try to Defeat Him
ny RAYMOND CI.APPER

MARION. ohio. July 6.-Warren
G.. Harding today sent telegram
OF congratulations TO Governor Cox
of Ohio. his rival candidate for
the presidency.
He preferred TO allow Cox 20
make the message public.
Harding received the news OF
Ccx's nomination before breakfast.
He also issued "A statement again
emphasizing that personalities will
not be allowed TO enter the cam
paign from his side.
TWO NEwSPAPERMEN
NOW OPPONENTS
The nomination OF Cox. he said. is
an added consideration" for Ohio. and
gives reasonable assurance that a
newspaper executive is 10 be the
next president. Both Harding and
Cox are newspaper publishers.
Sneator Harding's statement fol
lows:
sGovernor Cox's nomination Is an
added consideration shown 20 our
great state OF Ohio. for which arm
glad. and gives reasonable assurance
that finally a newspaper man IL 10
BE- made the nations chief executive.
Ohio has accorded Governor Cox very
unusual distinction. and he deserved
his notable Victory at san Francisco.
His nomination will not change our
activities in any way In Ohio. IL Is a
frcat party contest before US. TO be
fought on great principles involved.
and neither place OF residence nor
Personalities VIII have any marked
Influence on the result"
Tho republican keynote will be "the
wisdom OF plural leadership" AZ
against the glory OF the super
man." Harding indicated
Government thru party opinion will
be held up as the aim OF the party II
restored TO power.
Senator Harding expected 20. de-
vote considerable time here this week
20 debating his acceptance speech.
Prominent democrats Joined IN the
reception yesterday for Harding. a
leading democratic banker making
the address OF welcome and demo
cratic merchants are posting Harding
placards In their show windows.
HARDING FAvORS
FRONT PORCH IDEA
The senator came out stronger
than ever today for the front porch
IDA and announced his intention TO
kotick 20 II. despite the objections OF
P0enator Pcnrose. who recently crit.
le1sed It. Plans for creation OF a
~Buper-committeo" TO take over much
~ the work in the campaign. Is un-
t1er discussion by party leaders. Hard
ing said.
Harding's address TO his nelghbors
yesterday was viewed as forecastins
his acceptance speech.
He struck what In regarded as his
campaign keynote In the following
paragraph:
This wonderful land Of ours IL
but the aggregate OF communities
the sum total OF cities. villages and
farms. and the mutually OF interest
and the necessary harmony OF pur.
pose. II we are to go on. must lie In
conference, In counsel. In the control
Of many minds. In the wisdom OF
plural leadership. in the never falling
Righteousness OF intelligent public
opinion. not In tho glory OF the super
man.-
Nomination OF Governor Cox as
tho democratic candidate fore
. shadows a bitter struggle over ohlc
: between the two parties. Cox Il
known as a whirlwind performer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17
s DdddyS
D6EyeniN8
Fairy Tale
~ NJ %DzTF1N6 >4t,-~
THE ELEPHANTS BATH.
GRAHAM BONNER
~ SfsIisN sfvRGsa ueioSs ----

Steve, the elephant" said daddy.
wanted TO take a bath. He was in a
big theater when he had this wish, for
he did an act every afternoon and ev-
cry evening on the stage.
Yes Steve said to himself, Il feel
the need of bathing. I'd like a good
plunge in the real water-a river for
example. just as l would have If 1
were free.
"'Of course, the first thing l must
do he continued. is to go out of that
side door there and get on the street.
Then l will go a-looking for a river.
I know there are plenty of rivers,
for in my five years of circus life I've
seen quantities OF rivers. Yes. there
must be one not far from this theater.
IL seems to me on one of my marches
that | remember seeing ii.
In fact, feel quite sure / remem-
Der seeing a river at the other end of
the long street we marched through
AT any rate, will go and have a
look.
$50 Steve started to go through the
door at the end of the lower part OF
the stage where he was staying wait
ing for his act to go on. There would
be other acts first and then he would
come.
"'Ill be back In time he said to
himself. but If not Til be just having
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17
Important to all Women
Readers OF this Paper

Thousands upon thousands of women
have kidney or bladder trouble and never
suspect it.
Women's complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result of kidney or bladder disease.
If the kidneys are not in healthy con-
dition, they may cause the other organs
to become diseased.
You may suffer pain in the back, head
ache and loss of ambition.
Poor health makes you nervous. irrita-
BILE and may be respondent; IL makes any
one SO.
But hundreds Of women claim that DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, by restoring
health to the kidneys, proved to be just
the remedy needed to overcome such
conditions.
Many send for sample bottle to see
what Swamp Root, the great kidney,
liver and bladder medicine, will do for
them. BY enclosing ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & CO., Binghamton. N. Y, you
may receive sample size bottle by Parcel
Post. You can purchase medium and
large size bottles at all drug stores.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17
"Do You Know Where 2"

a holiday. OF course, usually holidays
are given to people and animals, but
this time / will take my own holiday,
all of my own accord
Instead of undoing the door or
opening 1t in any usual way Steve
walked along pushing the door in
front of him and taking il right off its
hinges
when he got out on the street he
looked about him. The children were
just coming from school.
"'Well. hello, children he said, as
he waved his trunk around. Some of
the children had peanuts with them
and some of them had pennies so they
threw delicacies to Steve and said
"'Oh, aren't you nice big ele.
plant
but when their mothers saw that
the elephant was walking along they
called to their children to come right
In the houses.
"'le is nice the children called
back.
lyon can't be sure said their moth.
ers.
Now. isn't that annoying" said
Steve. Here / am feeling as friendly
as friendly can be, and the mothers
want their children 10 come away
from me and TO go into foolish houses
"I don't want to go into houses.
They needn't bang their doors so tight
shut. Haven't just left house and
don't / want a bath7
~ don't take a bath by going In
peoples houses I've heard of the size
of their bath tubs. They wouldn't do
for me.
A river is what l need. Children.
do you know where old Steve can take
a bath, where there is a riverT
but no children answered him for
the mothers had called them all in
doors. They were looking at him from
the windows now though, and the ele-
plant smiled to himself
Little faithful dears,' he said to
himself. as they threw things out Of the
windows for him TO eat.
do you know where ] can take
bath and where / will find the riverr
he asked, looking up at the windows
where ne could see so many children's
heads.
"But they didn't understand his Ian
guage very well and all they said was
Having a good time, elephantT
Enjoying yourself, SteveT
GLOW do you like to take walk,
Steve?'
10 you think the weather is nice
todayT
Yes. IT is trife chilly, but then
it's the season Of the year when the
days are beginning TO be chilly
$50 they called down to him, but
after walking for quite little dis
lance, Steve suddenly discovered riv-
er AT the end of another few blocks
He hurried along, waving his trunk
as he went, and oh, what JOY 1t was
to him. 10 take a real swim in a real
river BY the time he had finished his
keepers had come after him, but he
didn't mind going back again 10 do his
tricks In the theater for he had had a
bath in a real river !"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17

A woman 8 fondest hope il to stay
young. She often resorts 10 paints,
powders and cosmetics to hide her
years. Some women pay large sums to
so-called "Beauty Doctors" in the be-
lief that money win buy youth. Others
wear girlish dresses, thinking they can
fool the world about their age. But
no one is deceived. The more you try
TO hide your age, the more it shows.
There is but one thing that holds old
age back, and that is health. Sickness
and weakness bring old age early in
life. DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton is a building-up medicine for
women. 1t makes them healthy and
strong when they suffer from women .
troubles. 1t keeps them looking young
by keeping them well. It is q woman s
tonic for the frail, the delicate and
those who are nervous, dizzy and who
have backache and dragging pains.
Favorite Prescription is altogether
vegetable and without q particle OK
alcohol. 1t is safe to take. Try 10
mosO. In tablet or liquid form at all
druggists, or send 10c for trial package
of the tablets to DR.. Pierce's Invalids'
Hotel In Buffalo. N. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17

Compound and found 1t a wonderful
remedy. commenced to pick up at
once and my suffering was relieved.
have told others about your medicine
and know of some who have taken it.
] am glad to help Others all can. -
Mrs. r. E. DEMING, 437 w. Lafayette
Ave-, Syracuse, N. Y.
While Change of Life is most crit
ical period of woman's existence, the
annoying symptoms which accompany
il may be controlled, and normal health
restored by the timely use of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Moreover this reliable remedy con-
tains no narcotics or harmful drugs and
owes its efficiency to the medicinal ex-
tractives of the native roots and herbs
which it contains
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17

More than once has comment been
offered on the prevailing ignorance Of
the Bible, Things are credited TO the
Bible which are distinctly not scrip
tural either In idea or in phrasing; and
quotations from the holy book are
sometimes queerly misplaced. In this
relation one is reminded of the Indy
giving her address at a dry goods
counter.
"Pocahontas avenue"
How do you spell 1t, maam?"
young man, you ought to know
your Bible better The idea 70
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17
TnFnuI FO PoSyTyELY aEMoyEp BY Dr. Rsrry'r
One Way of Relief.

That some grown-ups find if hard TO
understand a healthy child's need for
constant physical activity is shown by
a story that comes from New England.
In the midst of the long prayer" at
Sunday service lad of seven or eight
leaned over to his mother and whls-
pered:
Mother, do you think they would
care if went through my setting-u up
exercises while the minister prays?
am awful tired of sitting still"-Har.
per's Magazine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17
Acid Stomach
for 10 Years
NOW a Different WOMAN
Earnestly Praises Eaf0niO

"My wife was great sufferer from
acid stomach for 10 years." writes III.
d. Crippen, but is a different woman
since taking Eatonic."
Sufferers from acid stomach-let
Eatonic help you also. 1t quickly takes
up and carries out the excess acidity
and gases aud makes the stomach cool
and comfortable. You digest easily,
get the full strength from your food,
feel well and strong. free from bloat-
ing. belchlng, food repeating, etc. Big
box costs costs only trifie with your
druggists guarantee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17
BIG ULCER
ALI. HEALED

''Here is another letter that makes me
happy" says Peterson, of Buffalo. zone
that l would rather have than thousand
dollars.
Money isn't everything in this world.
There is many a big hearted, rich man
who would give all he has on earth TO be
able TO produce a remedy with such
mighty healing power as Peterson's Oint-
ment, TO sell at all druggists for IS cents
q large box
Dear Sirs:--
II was an untold sufferer from old run
ming sore and ulcers. had tried most
everything without any relief from pain,
A friend told me of your wonderful ONT
mint and the first box took away the
pain that had not left me before in years,
and after using just nine dollars worth
of the salve am cured. The ulcer was
3 inches by 6z inches is all healed and l
can walk Never, never will l be without
Petersons again.
You may use this to recommend your
ointment, IL you wish. / cannot say enough
TO praise it." Yours truly, Mrs Albert
Southcott, Medina, N. Z. Mail orders
filed by Peterson Ointment CO., Inc, Buff
falo. N. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17
a,nrn "Took Ike a FuneraI. ,

The hostess suggested that we each
tell a funny story. When my turn
came / was laughing so hard over the
Joke ! wanted to tell that / could
scarcely speak. Every one was anxious
TO hear It, and al last when ! had con-
trolled my laughter ! began. No one
even smiled when ! finished. was
the only one who thought the story
funny Exchange.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17

Robert, age three, had been put to
bed at the usual time, but because of a
long afternoon nap the sandman was
slow in appearing. At the end Of a
half-hour Of pleading to be permitted
to come downstairs and play his sister
came into the room.
"Now. you lie down there and go
to Sleep" she commanded TO her
brother.
We'll. sister. nature won't let me -
he answered between s0bs.-Indian-
apolis News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17

When impurities creep into your
blood the first symptoms are usu-
ally a loss Of appetite, followed by
q gradual lessening Of energy. the
system becomes weaker day by
day, until you feel yourself on the
verge Of breakdown.
Nearly everybody needs q few
bottles Of S. S. s., the great vege-
table blood remedy, to cleanse out
all impurities about twice year.
Is e an excellent idea to take this
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17

Tactless Lady Friend Ito hostess)-
BY the way. what birthday is this we
are celebrating?
Uostess-My thirty ffth.
Lady Friend--But have we not cele-
brated that bef0ref
Hostess-Oh. yes, It is one of my IA
vorite Edinburgh Scots
man.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17
Pure, Rich Blood Will Keep
Your Body Vigorous and Healthy

precaution to keep the system in q
vigorous condition so as to more
easily resist disease to which every
one is subject. S. S. S. is without
an equal as a general tonic and sys-
tenn builder. 1t improves the appe-
lite and gives new strength and vi
tally to both old and young.
Full information and valuable 1T
erature can be had by writing t.
Swift Specific Co., 156 Swift I b.
oEat9gy. Atlanta Ca.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17
Turninn the Luck.

In Yorkshire. country folk cross
their thumbs ito turn the luck"
should they meet a single magpie. In
Scotland a maybe seen near dwell
ing is believed to portend death TO one
OF the inmates.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17

mac no appetite and
had fainting spells
j suffered for two
or three years be-
fore / began taking
Lydia E. Pinkham 8
v e ge ia Bile Com
pound and the Liver
Pills which / saw adj
er tise d in the
papers and in your
little books. | took
about twelve bottles
of your Vegetable
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17
Stiffness DISCOURAGED.

There's one thing | like about the
idea of women in politics." remarked
Farmer CGrntossel.
what is thatT'
''They are not likely to encourage
any Of these fool election bets about
peoples not shaving until one candi-
date or another is elected"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17
Not Aidinn Proflteer.

The third grade was studying null
tiplication ape some OF the children
were having trouble with the tables.
One boy was having an especially hard
time, so his folks were helping him a,
home. One night they were question
ing him. and his sister said: Birch,
IL you were TO go down to the store 10
buy nine apples and the grocer told
you they were seven cents apiece. what
would you say?"
Birch answered Immediately: 'Td
say 'Nothin' doin', won't pay it -
indianapolis News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17
savaaes Poor Physically.

The natives of the African jungle,
Instead of being the lusty savages OF
Imagination, are for the most part
physically below par. The majority Of
them are malnourished and diseased
and marked physical defects are COM
mon
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17
ILet Cuticura Be
| Your Beauty Doctor
Soap Csc, Ointment rs and Soc, TaIeum 25e.
Buy Direct From Owner-North
and East Texas Oil Leases

in 10 and 20 acre blocks Prices from ifteeB
dollars to one thousand dollars per acre.
FOR YOUR PROTECTION
/ propose TO place an attorneys opinion a.
to title. together with an assignment to you
In the hands of a local bank. same 10 be
delivered to you when money il received by
them. You send money to me direct.
Write G. o. VERNON. Box 2o1. Wichita
Falls Texas.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-11-17
Sled for Summer and Winter.

The up-to-date sled nay be used in
summer as well as in winter. 1t is
equipped with :nree removable rub
ber-tired wheels and is guided down
hill in SKINNER by reins which turn
the axle on which the front wheel Is
mounted