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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-13
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

GROCERY STORE (smsll,. in good businssA
location,
and 500 in small monthly payments s;. inciudss
sell. Call Col. ST..
store for sale. with or without stock; in Alex
andria, Va. Address Box lisa. Star ONCE. is
HAVE 81, 400 TO INvEsT IN delicatessen, ca
tering to all-white trade: must nave liying
iss-A. Star once. q.
UPPER 14th Er.. VEST SIDE. LARGE STORE
room and cellar; doing . business OF SO TO
$125 per day; long lease can Be had or build
lug - f ROBERT E. MITCHELL CO..
HIGHLY PR0FfTABLE BUSINESS
Can be developed by the right man. We want
unusual merit-long established-weli known.
advertised nationally-sold throughout the
world. man to take the sole agency IN
method Of cooperation will insure success for
the man Of the right caliber. This is legiti-
mate business offer by well known and re-
but responsible men who can measure up to
our standard Of requirements. " you can
qualify and finance your initial order-handle
opportunity write for appointment. send address
ONCE. a.
WILL SELL 81 80 trust note At 46ts dIscount.
4lelub over QUO on the investment AZ TINS 0le-
count. Wish to settle my affairs before leav-
ing for California. Main 1897 or North 5.36
WASTED-Good cigar stand or grocery store
state facts. Address BOX 187.A. Star once. 14s
BUSINESS MAN Of legal training and good
education. now partly occupied. desires connec-
tion. on salary basis. to utilize balance Of
time; qualified to act as officer executive Of
corporation: will advance money to incorpo-
rate or increase going business. Address Boz
124-A. Star Office.
TAILOR SHOP for sale. in good loca ton. log
II st. NV. IA
DRUG BUSINESS wanted outside city to man.
age, purchase buy half interest In good
business. n. 3762. 1924 18th st. NV. i2s
SALARIED MEN between IS and ~ with
spare time evenings can increase their income
materially by assisting local established con.
cern In handling clerical work. Investment
Of $500. fully secured. enables you to share
In profits. Particulars by personal Interview
only. Address Box l03-A. Star once. l4s
THE FURNISHINGS Of On ii-room boarding
house; bargain. Call 17o6 r St nv. lSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-13
BOTH STORES,
o33 5th St. NV.
:3O3-3O5 10th St. NV.

SzzFL6 Goa! SURE q 6les and hlaes
sssss psess soc s SS.n ~ .er,s 49,. m =
The latcat tall styles; values Up 20 $40: ssaiias
Of great saeri6ce. $1%.9S. ". 4aca ASA ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-13
INTERPRETATIONS.

| PHARMACIST, registered, wishes work. relief
or regular. J. b.. S26 John Marshall pl. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-13

MANIcURIsT. preferably one experienced in
shampooing and scalp treatments. Chimney
Corner Beauty Chop. 3le 10th st. NV i4s
MEN AND WOVEN. energetic. to assist IN sell
ing northwest real estate: experience unnsces-
sary: need not interfere with present employ
ment: excellent< opportunity to increase your
income: free Instruction class 5 pm. every
Tuesday and Friday. See e. H. RUSSELL.
sd Colorado bldg. deeiOs
NURSE (.hite5 experienced for. for child Is
months old: references required. Apply Mrs
Coiladay, Parkvood spts.. l74s x st. NV. I3'
OFFICE WORKERS-Young
women; must be quick and ac-
curate at figures. Apply EN-
ployment Manager. Woodward
& Lothrop:
OPERATOR. e9peFienced. IN beauty pafior
WORT; marcel Iaving desired. but not essen
tisl. Address Boz 22S-T, Star once. l4s
srEN0GkAPHGR, experienced. for coaeres-
sional work. kddress. stating experience and
where you are from. Boz ga. Star Office. 13s
srENoGRAPHER and booikeepef: books sim
pls. :.d wesk ssht: fselyta9. ftvs exIssssaes
Star ONCE. 13s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-13

ACC0UNTANT-By local corporation: must Be-
competent man. Company's policy requires In
vestment Of s.. 900 or more. State experience
in detail. salary expected, etc. Excellent op-
portunity for right man. Address Box e0-A,
Star once.
ACCOCNTANCY-In to 10 months; an OF.
gani3ation Of over 20 certified public account-
ants desires to get in touch with ambitious
men who want to train for positions In the
accounting profession. This organization 10
the Oldest Of Its kind tn America. and It has
holding the C.. p. A. degree than any other
Institution. Booklet How to Learn Ac-
countaney' sent upon request. International
EVENING"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-13

ROCK SPRINGS HOTEL property o Coado,:
lbs N. 7. ave. III
LOCAL CORPORATION requirng a1ditises 81
capital Tor expansion oRers s9t preferred stses
with liberal bonus Of common stock fres. Pre-
ferred IL paying dividends. Unusual Opportunity
fes large q anal INVESTOR. combining safety
Of principal With every prospect OF large proee
Full information mailed upon request. Ne sbii
eAteo. Address Boz 1oo-P. star o11eo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-11-19

FOR SALE; Z room house and
8 lots on 21st street. Call phone
SOS. 9-27tf
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-11-19
/. ChamberIain's Cough Remedy.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
This remedy is intended es-
pecially for coughs, colds, Group
and whooping cough. From a
small beginning its sale and use
has extended to all parts of the
United States and to many for
eign countries. This alone is e
nough to convince one that it is
medicine of more than ordinary
merit. Give it a trial and you
viii find this to be the case.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-11-19

FOR SALE; or RENT: 6 room
house, at once. Call at 1914
Franklin, or phone 41O. 11-16-1
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-11-19

Mrs. E. J. McGrew left Tues
day evening for Andover, Mass,
to visit her son, E. ]. McGrew,
Jr., who is a student at Phillips
Academy.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-11-19
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS

NUllOE
Notice is hereby given, that BY vir-
tue of an order of the Probate Court
of Lafayette County, Missouri, made
on the 9th day Of November, 1920,
the undersigned, Public A~dministra-
tor for said County, has taken charge
of the estate of James Byars deceas-
ed.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them for allowance within six months
after the date of said order, or they
may be precluded from any benefit Of
such estate; and if said claims be not
exhibited within one year from the
date Of said order they will be for
ever barred.
This 9th da of November, 1920.
HENRY C. CHILES,
Public Administrator.
Attested by Stephen N. Wilson Judge
Of Probate for Lafayette County,
Missouri.
(SEAL) Nov. ~, 1920.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-11-19

FOR SALE: Electric White
Rotary Sewing Machine, at a
bargain. Phone 200, Shelton Ho-
tel, for demonstration.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-11-19
Consultation.

The beginning of almost every
serious disorder is constipation.
If you want to enjoy good health
keep your bowels regular. This
is best accomplished by proper
diet and exercise, but sometimes
a medicine is needed and when
that is the case you will find
Chamberlain's Tablets are excel
lent. They are mild and gentle
in their action, easy and pleas
ant to take. Give them a trial.
They only cost a quarter.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-11-19
For Sale.

Big Type Poland China Bears
representing best of blood lines.
sired by Black Wonder No. lOS.-
746. Herd sows of Big Hadley
Jrp and Big Price families. Rea-
sonably priced. Cholera immune.
EDWARD AULL.
Lexington, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-11-19

Mrs. W. H. Conner left Tues
day for her home at Coun-
ell Grove, Kansas, after a few
weeks visit at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Hubert Bates.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-11-19

Indigestion, BiIiousness, COnsti.
patton.
Chamberlain's Tablets have re-
stored to health and happiness
hundreds who were afflicted
with Indigestion, ~biliousness and
constipation. If you are troub-
led in this way give them a trial.
You are certain to be pleased for
they viii benefit you.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-11-19

Hon, James P. Chinn of Hig-
glggnsvlle, spent Wednesday in
Lexington on business in the
Probate Court.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-11-19
Thanksgiving Poultry.

We viii be able to furnish
Ducks, Geese, and Chickens,
either alive or dead. Phone 1913.
WARDER & CONNoR.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-11-19

Missouri corn is husking 50
bushels per acre, indicating a
yield of oil, $685. 900 bushels, or
56,OOO,O 900 bushels more than
last year, according to farm re-
ports received by E, A. Logan,
Agricultural Statistician of the
United States Bureau Of Crop
Estimates, and Jewell Mayes,
Secretary of the State Board of
Agriculture.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-11-19

Of all sad words
Of tongue or pen,
The saddest are these:
Please lend me ten."
Indianapolis Star,
There are sadder words,
And they are plenty.
For instance, these:
please lend me twenty"
The Office Cat.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-11-19
RAGE FouR
An Agreeable Surprise.

About three years ago when
/ suffered from a severe cold on
my lungs and coughed most of
the time night and day, l tried
a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and was surprised at
the promptness with which it
gave me relief" writes Mrs.
james Brown. Clark Mills, N. Y.
Many another has been surpris-
ed and pleased with the prompt
relief afforded by this remedy.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-11-19

FOR SALE: KindEng. Apply
at Lexington Savings Bank.
11-6-tf.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-11-19
WANTED:-A boy TO work at
this Office. Apply at once.

FOR SALE: A Smith, Premier
Typewriter, cheap. Apply at this
Office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-12
"SophIst" Explains

Dear Cynthia---One of your CORE.
spondents. bearing the somewhat sopo.
riferous nom de erayon Of Y Boy. eyi;
points on my stand on les bellies files. v
Ssnor Y Boy opens his note by intro.
ducinB a wise wheeze to the effect that
Class G minds are not so very poor.
M sieu Y does not realize that In the
inner circles Glass c Is considered very
much bush league.
He then proceeds to gum up his sig
nails in a fashion beautiful to behold
and asks what difference It makes 4
our pretty girls be not educated at Bryn
Mawr: he suggests that possibly they
coed business. He misses the point OF
my remarks by a city block
The development of q beauteous innd
does not necessarily hinge upon aCcu.
mutation Of the academic knowledge
usually dsbursed under the name OF
fourth proposition at her finger tips she
may bo able 10 work the half-Nelson
or the Einstein theory every day in the
week; she may classify the tones oi
Aristophanes under light reading. and
yet she may lack the grace the appeal.
loveliness of an unsophisticated maiden
whose schooling was obtained in a
nickel and dime store, dishtng out hair
pins and what-nots to bargain hunters.
NlnulWesb, lIlOuebty, snllpllClty, NllluOuS
thoughts; these. not calculus, make for
n perfect mind - and perfect beauty -
that true inward beauty which never
fades Those damsels with the fatal
gift of comeliness feel that they need
not exert themselves to acquire the fore
going charms because thcy find that they
can get along without thom, which is
why reiterate my former assertion that
handsome young women are not hand
some. simply because they are hand
some In other words, physical beauty
unaccompanied by aniable qualities is a
shallow fraud.
Bow adds that numerous men have
been inspired by nothing more than a
pretty face. This I deny vehemently.
Beauty which only pleases the sight is
but the spell of a moment: the eye of
the body is not always that OF the soul.
and the soul. mind, heart-oall It what
you willis what receives inspirations.
Summing up: Truth exists for the
wise. beauty for the foolish.
SOPHIST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-12

Our suburban trolley meets IA ferry.
Public Service Company owns both.
They are supposed - connect.
Several times daily they don't.
Mad commuters wait twelve minutes.
Counted it up Once-say 400 folks.
Times 12--4SO0 minutes. What waste
Often we reach the ferry on time.
We run for the boat--door slams.
Right on our very noses.
Porter grins. enjoys our rage.
We mill round. mules in CORA.
Every one kicks, no one does thing.
One day / spent the lost time well.
Hunted up the traffic manager
He was at an open window.
/ swung the window back.
He lodged. nearly grazed his hose.
slow do YOU like it?" l asked.
'"Fhnts what you do to US daily.
A crowd out there is boiling hot.
YOU built the fire under them
Suppose / made YOU mad as fire.
Shut the door Ou your noseI
When your car was on time?
And delayed you from the city
/ showed my figures ut him.
"4S00 minutes lost . 30 hours
Half a week lost every day
And life as short as 1t II!
You Public IN Service Companies
WE pay your salaries and dividends.
Public good will IS an asset,
You want 1t, don't your
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-12
Good Advice TO G. p.

Dear Cynthia---c. p. In his trials and
tribulations, has my sneerest sympathy,
out the trouble seems to be that he does
not know how to handle his helpmate In
such circumstances he rnentions. We all
Of US are ashamed OF ourselves after a
Violent outburst Of temper blows over
ana resolve to never again lose control
or our tongue, but we are only human
and IN the marital state true love does
judge each other too hastily.
y is a sad commentary. but in the
| majority of cases 1t is the wife who has
the bad spell Of nerves, really plain. or,
| dinary "fdgets" and grouchinees. And
woman gentle, mild, amiabie words, she
| In a domestic crisis, fiies OF the handle
and bawls hubby out to q fare .ye-well
ana the consequence IL that they are
both mad" for q time at each other; r.
has the misfortune TO be afi1icted with Q
| tad temper back to amiability is TO trehi
everything she says as Joke. not IN ar
| insulting, Bneering manner, but with .
words. the husband should not lose hi,
| temper Just because his wife does, OF
vice versa. When the cranky" one sect
the Righteousness OF his or her tan
trums, common sense returns and all II
serene again.
| Another method is to quietly slide ou
of the scene Of hostilities until the storm
! blows over.
How can a woman stay out Of hume,
with man who simply refuses to take
when she shows her worst side. "kids'
her back to earth when she "nies up II
| the air?
Olive and take is the whole secret o.
married life.
| Moreover, in C. P.'s case the wifi,
I anra1y fhinka mora nj hhr hnabanI thar
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-12

hem in q mans handkerchief is to be
one fourth or one half inch wide when
finished, II will be pretty to run a
colored strand Of embroidery cotton
through, close to the foot OF the hem,
and then one or two other threads at
even or uneven intervals below. This
work il done before the hem Is basted
down.
Pull two threads out, then start pull
ing a third thread. Pull II gently until
1t Is an inch or q little longer; then
tie silk thread to this, using a weaver \
knot, and twirl the loose ends back on
the silk thread between the thumb and
first finger, 90 they win pull through
the place where the threads are drawn.
Then pull the linen thread carefully 40
as not to break 1t, and you will have
the silk thread run through In its place.
Now, making the same sort OF knot, tie
the colored cotton to the silk, and pull
Il through and cut it of at each end
even with the handkerchief.
II you like, IL will be good plan to
try this first on small piece OF linen.
Set in the colored threads all around
the handkerchief, and then turn the
hem down all around, and hem jus,
above the strand that marks the width
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-12
Making More Money
The Girl Who Cleans the streets


The title above naturally br.nzs to
mind q vision of tho women who. dur
ing the shortage OF help during the war
donned the uniforms of the white
wings and assisted in keeping dirt from
clutter1ng the highways OF the big cities
But Miss Deana Marie Anderson, OF
Chicago, Is far from being an active
street-cleaner, though she does direct
the sales Of mach merry which performs
the work OF a hundred men. Whats
more. she gets so much pleasure out or
1t that she says she won't be happy until
she has the responsibility OF cleaning w
every city in the country!
Thrown upon her own resources whom
ahe was only seventeen, MISC Anderson
worked along In rather desultory fash
ion for some four years. hoping every
day that something would turn up" to
bring in more money. Finally. when
her brother Informed her bluntly that
unless she would make a really sincere
effort she could never better the very
small wage which she was receiving, Miss
Anderson determined 10 start in at the
bottom OF the business ladder and mount
! II rung by rung. a thorough course I'm
stenography laid the foundation for her
| success, for 1t wa8 through taking dicta-
! ton and paying attention to the phrases
used In letters that she received her frst
schooling in salesmanship.
Feeling that tho knowledge OF this
! important branch of the business was
worth more than she was getting as q
stenosrapher, Miss Anderson then ap.
pied for and secured a position as g
sales iran" for a Tachinory houFe and
mads good from the start. Today. at The
ngs Ct---wsll, not to be too precise. less
than thirty-Miss Deana Marie And sr'
son is partner In firm which mans
features mechanical StrGot-cleaners and
! has the distinction OF having Bold more
| OF these automatic dirt-gatherers thar
any other woman In the world.
| Tomsrrew---By Bsins Frank
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-12

Those days when maidenly shoulder
lines dropped as constantly as maidenly
lsshes have been perpetuated in autumn
modes. and many of the new models
from abroad shown in the most fashion
able shops have more than a hint Of the
Empress Eugene period. Shoulder lines
are certainly inclined to be brought dowr
over the arm in way that offsets any
muscular advantage we may have gained
ful frock of gray crepe de chine, the line
Of which we have spoken is developed
IN a coat Of gray satin used in connec
ton with plated gray crepe dc chine
The buttons are of rose and silver, an,
the whole dress Is distinctive from
group Of little afternoon dresses for au
tumn modes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-12
Alone in the City

once in her bedroom. Charlotte
~ snapped on ell the lights and began
| fsyerishly to unhook her evening dress.
! position was intricate. but she finally
succeeded in getting out OF the dross.
She kicked of the satin slippers and
stripped her feet Of tho yellow slk hose.
| Then she began to dress for her journey.
She wore the simplest thing her ward.
robe possessed black buckled shoes, and
black silk stockings, a sheer blouse ana
cut that It would have beef, a distin-
gushing feature anywhere. A soft little
black straw hat covered with shiny lac
quered leaves and a black handbag com
,stse eesses 'e We're so the Simplest she possessd
Charlotte. as she looked In the glass, was
not satisfied. Gladly would che have
worn the coarse underwear and the old
such high hopes at the Hartman home,
but all her old things had been thrown
away and she had no choice.
She pulled out q bag. threw in a few
necessities, and then she was ready.
IN The hall nor on the stairs Loud
laughter came from somewnere IN the
back Of the house, and che decided that
the servants must be having an anair
door. and hurried down the driveway
once at the station she bought ticket
for New York. learned that train was
due in ten minutes e. ana .,aSa %SteG sa,tor me
In the dusty day coach she breathed
n sigh OF relief. So far she had not given
herself time to think. Her one thought
had been to get away w., oSs Ssraef aow sne o fron
Tonv forever. The fact that he had ac-
cuSed her OF terrible things did not seem
Of 40 much Importance now that sne had
run away from hin Ana snS s, Gt,eu ths ,yss az,
lently into her hanohe'on'eA "' ''' wy
TO the city.
II wasn't until she reached New YorS
that she realized how impossbie u wouIa
bs for her TO get to WssIonoury 'hat nav
.n,s"to ord the thought terrified her. A
nortsr took charge of her bags and pilot
| "a her TO a taXicab. Faced Win the
knowledge that she would nave 70 ~
~ nrIv hotel ahe happened to remember
u ns ~ happened, II was an old conserya-
i've hotel where not much or he New
York night life is visible aiter ~ ei1en s.a :,
! cCy,arnight at n big New York hotel. hut
oNsttshet she was too miserable to realize
.snwtSing She cried herself t9 sleep IN
the big bed, with the roar tno Oh ciang e Of the
sa ssinIv' no. 'Sonrth street cars directly under
! her windows.
Oh ,vas not missed at the country
| .,,,h Gov several dances, ana then Us sne
| Earriman called Tony 10 heF anu """'N
where Charlotte was s,,,po.s u
""out sulking, somewhere suppose
he said half sulleniy
"' ID ana her, she oughtnt 70 dis
90 'U 'Ihe this, II viii be noticed
HppSadr Hppnd Tony % went: but he d!d nc, ,dms IND
charlotte TsI GnS he wss soeRSers Tfrssu'GSs but
She mus nod asked several OF the at.
whnsants when t who shook their heads and ssi SAID
shsy sSs must mus have gone home, dns ,,rso,,v to
Mrs. M Harr'Tm rnom. where the maid re:
the that Charlotte had been there ano
,sReH her wrap but she as,sur hns not Sad Sr
: tTomorrow-What Tony Did)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-12
INCHES FROM
The Golden -PLatedRule
Golden Traffic Rules
By Lillian Paschai Day

His mouth opened. ] rushed on.
Knew If l stopped my nerve'd fail.
mo excuse! Your portcr's firer!
He locks those donkeys in your pen.
/ heard him say today, grinning:
Some dny door'll be kicked down"
Is that the spirit Of good will?
You treat the Public like n donkey.
Then you howl If the beast kicks.
Heaven knows he's docile enough.
Poor, over. burdened. long suffering.
He kicks only at the air.
/ III kicking at the real fence-you!
I'm the only one brave enough.
And III tell you why:
That door shut in my face once.
I'd been called to n dying husband.
Twelve precious minutes .-Forever
! I'd give years Of life for them.
Golden Rule would have saved that.
Been dedicated to it ever since.
Change traffic rule to Golden Rule!
Will you? Hurry! There's my boat I!
He wiped his brow and promised
ANY thing you say, Madam!
II shall be changed at once -
I ran for my boat. Heard him say
WHO let that she cyclone inf"
It's better now, but I've no medals.
The Public, unknowing, thanks not.
Isn't it odd?
Aimless kicks knock down no fences.
They only dislocate dispositions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-12
WHAT'S WHAT
ny HELEN DECTE

There are times and places when and
where the general introduction Is found
to be less awkward then circling around
the room and presenting the newcomer
to each guest In turn. Also 1t preciudes
the constant interruption OF converse
ton, and avoids the possible presenta-
ton Of the greater to the less. the older
to the younger.
What the hostess Tor host) should do
is to greet the incoming guest cordially
and merely name him to the guests II,
the nearest group. at the same time
pronouncing distinctly the name OF each
one In the group The new guest repeats
every name after the hostess and bows
slightly to the indicated guest as he does
so The bow is returned II he thereupv.
enters into chat with the group, one OF
these, in turn. may help the hostess by
presenting him to the next group. and
80 on, the hostess remaining near the
door to receive later arrivals.