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cortentment TO the toad in the dust.s
AS you will II. Shirley" He turned
away I'm send your axe back with
the first trainload of logs from my
camp, Colonel" he called to Pennii,g-
on.
Once more he strobe away into the
timber Shirley watched him pass out
of her life. and gloried in what she con-
celved TO be his agony. for she had
both temper and spirit, and Bryce
Cardigan calmly. blunderingly, rather
stupidity tshe thoughD had presumed
fiagrantly ON brief acquaintance.
The Colonel's voice broke In upon
her bitter reflections. "That fellow
Cardigan is a hard nut to crack-Tn
say that for him." He had crossed the
clearing to her side and was address
ing her with his customary air of ex-
pansiveness. II think, my dear, you
had better go back into the caboose
away from the prying eyes OF these
rough fellows. I'm sorry you came
Shirley. I'll never forgive myself for
bringing you. II had thought--but
how could know that scoundrel was
coming here to raise a Disturbance
And only last night he was at our
house for dinner"
II wonder what could have occurred
to make such a mailman out of him ?"
the girl queried wonderingiy. HE
acted more like demon than human
being"
"Just like his old father" the Colonel
purred benevolently. when he can't
get what he wants. he sulks. I'll tell
you what got on his COMPOUNDED
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1920-06-17

| the job. Close in on him-everybody.
I'll give a months pay to-every-
body
A man of that indiscriminate mix
| ture Of Spaniard and Indian known In
California as cholo swept the circle OF
men with an alert and knowing glance,
His name was Flavio Artelan. but his
straight black hair, dark russell com
plexion, beady eyes, and hawk nose
gave him such resemblance to q
fowl that he was known among his Eel
lows as the Black Minorca, regardless
OF the fact that this sobriquet was
scarcely fair to very excellent breed
of chicken. THAT offers good enough
for me-" he remarked in businesslike
tones. "Come on--everybody. A
months pay for Eve minutes work.
wouldn't tackle the Job with six men.
but there are twenty Of us here"
Hurry" the Colonel urged them.
Shirley Summers flashing glance
rested upon the Black Minorca. "Don'i
you darel" she cried. Twenty to
one! For shame!"
For a months pay" he replied i'm
pudently. and grinned evilly. "And
I'm takin' orders from my boss" He
started on a dog-trot for the timber
and a dozen men trailed after him.
Shirley turned helplessly on her
uncle, seized his arm and shook II
frantically. "Call them backl Call
them back !" she pleaded.
Her uncle got uncertainty to his
feet. mot on your life!" he growled
and in his cold gray eyes there danced
the lights of thousand devils. II told
you the fellow was a ruffian. Now,
| perhaps, you'll believe me. Wen hold
him until Rondeau revives, and then
o
Shirley guessed the rest, and she
realized that it was useless to plead
! that she was only wasting time
"Brycei Brycel" she called. "Run
They're after you. Twenty Of them
Run, run--for my sakei"
His voice answered her from the
timber: Run? From those cattle
Not from man or devil" A silence
Then: $50 you've changed your mind
have you? You've spoken to me
| again !" There was triumph, exulta'
| ton in his voice 1.-THE timber's toe
thick. Shirley. l couldn't get away
anyhow-so I'm coming back.
She saw him burst through thickei
of alder saplings into the clearing
| saw a half dozen of her uncle's men
close in around him like wolves around
sick steer; and at the shock Of their
contact, she moaned and hid her face
in her trembling hands.
Half man and half tiger that he
was, the Black Minorca, as self-ap
pointed leader, reached Bryce first
The cholo was squat. powerful little
man, with more bounce to him than O
rubber ball; leading his men by g
dozen yards, he hesitated not an In
| slant but lodged under the blow Bryce
dashed out at him and came up inside
the latter's guard, feeling for Bryce's
throat. Instead he met Bryce's knee
in his abdomen, and forthwith he fold
ed up like an accordion.
The next instant Bryce had stopped
caught him by the slack of the
trousers and the scruff of the neck and
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1920-06-17

ed with nervous prostration. Mrs. J.
CHRISTIAN, 1873 Oak Street, Bingham
ton, New York.
The success Of Lydia E. Pmkham'a
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, is unparalleled. It may BE-
used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from nervous prostraticn.
displacementA inflammation, ulcera-
tion. irregularities, periodic pains, back
ache, bearings down feeling, flatulency.
indigestion and dixxiness- LYDIA Il
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound 10 The
standard remedy for female ills.
II there are any complications about
which you need advice write IN csn-
fidence TO Lydia E Pinkham Medicins
Co, Lynn, Mass.
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FOR MY sAkEl

Synopsis. in the Califor-
mia redwood region. John Cardigan.
ut forty-seven. 10 the leading citizen
Of Sequoia, owner OF mills. ships,
and many acres of timber, q wild
over after three years of married
life. and father Of two-year-old
Bryce Cardigan. At fourteen Bryce
makes the acquaintance of Shirley
Sumner, visitor at Sequoia, and
his junior by q few years. Together
they visit the Valley of the Giants.
sacred to John Cardigan and his
son as the burial place OF Bryce's
mother, and part with mutual re-
greet. While Bryce 10 at college
John Cardigan meets with heavy
business losses and for the first
time views the future with uncer-
tainty. After graduation from col
lege, and q trip abroad, Bryce Car
digan comes home. On the train he
meets Shirley Sumner. on her way
to SeQuoia to make her home there
with her uncle, Colonel Pennington.
Bryce learns that his fathers eye
sight has failed and that Colonel
Pennington 10 seeking to take adj
vantage of the old mans business
misfortunes. John Cardigan Is de-
spairing. but Bryce 10 full of Tight
Bryce finds q buri redwood felled
across his mothers grave. He goes
to dinner at Pennington's on Shir-
ley's invitation and finds the din
ing room paneled with burl from
the tree. Bryce and Pennington de-
clare war. though Shirley does not
know 1t. Bryce bests Jules Ron
deau. Pennington's fighting logging
boss, and forces him to confess that
Pennington ordered the burl tree
cut. Pennington butts into the
fight and gets hurt
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1920-06-17

thrown him, as he had thrown Ron
deau. into the midst Of the men adj
vancing to his aid. Three of them
went down backward; and Bryce.
charging over them. stretched two
more with weli-pIaced blows from left
TO right. and continued on across the
clearing. running at top speed. for he
realized that for all the desperation
OF his fight and the losses already In
fiIcted on his assai:ants. the odds
against hin we're insurmountable.
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CHAPTER vli-continued.


The helpless hulk of the woods-boss
descended upon the Coloners expan-
sive chest and sent him crashing earth
ward. Then Bryce. war-mad, turned
to face the ring Of Laguna Grande EN-.
ployees about him.
"Next!' he roared. ''Singly, In
pairs, or the whole damned pack!"
Mr.. Cardigan!"
He turned. Colonel Pennington's
breath had been knocked out of his
body by the impact Of his semi-con-
scious woods-boss, and he lay inert,
gasping like a hooked fish. Beside
him Shirley Sumner was kneeling, her
hands clasping her uncle's. but with
her violet eyes blazing hercely on
Bryce Cardigan.
"How dare your? she cried. "You
coward To hurt my uncler'
He gazed at her for moment,
fercely, defiantly, his chest rising and
falling from his recent exertions, his
l1notted fists CORY with the blood Of
lis enemy. Then the light of battle
died, and he hung his head. I'm
sorry," he murmured, mot for his
sake. but yours. l didn't know you
were here. l forgot-myself."
"Tll never speak to you again so
long as live" she burst out passion
ately.
He advanced 0 step and stood gaz-
ing down upon ksr. Her angry glance
met his unflinchingly; and presently
for him the light went out of the
world.
Every WELL" he murmured. Good
bye" And with bowed head he turned
and made off through the green timber
toward his own logging-camp FIVE
miles distant.
with the descent upon his breast Of
the limp body of his big woods-bully,
Colonel Pennington had been struck
to earth as effectually as II a fair-sized
tree had fallen on him. the last Whit
Of breath had been driven from his
lungs; and for the space of minute
during which Jules Rondeau lay heav-
lily across his midriff, the Colonel was
4uitC uudDic W get IL OoShs uiCi
gasping. and Jared from soul to sus-
penders, he was merely aware that
something unexpected and discomfort
ing had occurred.
While the Colonel fought for his
breath. his woodsmen remained In the
offing, paralyzed into inactivity by
reason of the swiftness and thorough
ness of Bryce Cardigan's work; then
Shirley motioned TO them TO remove
the wreckage. and they hastened to
obey.
Freed from the weight on the
geometric center OF his being, Colonel
Pennington stretched his legs. rolled
his head from side to side. and snorted
violently several times like q buck
After the sixth snort he felt so much
better that a clear understanding OF
the exact nature OF the catastrophe
came TO him; he struggled and sat up
looking around him little wildly.
"Where--did - Cardigan - goT he
gasped.
One Of his men pointed TO the timber
into which the enemy had just dis
appeared.
Surround him--take him." Penning-
ton ordered. 'I'll give-a months
pay--to each of-the six men that
brinc-that scoundrel to me. Get him
-Quicklyl UNDERESTIMATE
Not man moved Pennington
shook with fury. SECT him." be croak-
a. ~Thses are snouSh Of yoa to do
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1920-06-17
Get READY
FOR FLU"
Keep Your Liver Active, Your
System Purified and Free FROM
Colds by Taking Calotabs,
the Nausealess Calomel
Tablets, that are De-
ightful, Safe and
Sure.

Physicians and Druggists are advfs-
ing their friends to keep their systems
purified and their organs in perfect
working order as protection against
the return of influenza. They know
that clogged up system and a lazy
liver favor colds, influenza and serious
complications.
To cut short cold overnight and t.
prevent serious complications take one
Calotab at bedtime with swallow at
water-that's all. No salts, no nauscs.
no gripping, no sickening after effeeta
Next morning your cold has vanished.
your liver is active, your system is puri-
fed and refreshed and you are feeling
fne with a hearty appetite for break
last. Eat what You plense--no danger.
Calotabs are sold only in original
sealed packages, price thirty-five ecntA
Every druggist Is authorized to refund
your money If you are not perfectly
delighted with Calotabs.--(Adv.)
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1920-06-17
CHAPTER WI

Through the green timber Bryce
Cardigan strobe, and there was Hit
in his heart now. Already he had
forgotten the desperate situation from
which he had just escaped; he thought
only of Shirley Summers face, tear
stained with terror; and because he
knew that at least some Of those tears
had been inspired by the gravest ap
preheusions as to his physical we'll
being. because in HIS ears there still
resounded her frantic warning. he
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1920-06-17
Mora McTavish and her
"Prince Charming"
(ro BE CONTINUED
Movies Aid the STYLES.

A prominent designer and importer
Of women's gowns has stated that fiss
films have had an important effect on
the demand for certain styles, particr
larly gowns of simple classic lines and
intriguing fabrics" A druggist no
ports that the sale of cosmetics has
increased Is per cent since the movlss
became popular.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1920-06-17

Ones wife never gets mad when he
finds fault with the meals--if they
live In boarding house.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1920-06-17

fnHd was gloomy.
could see no light ON
anything, could not
work and could not
haze anyone to see
hne. Doctors med
fcine did not help ma
and Lydia E Pink
n a m q Vegetable
compound was re-
commended. i took
! { and a m now
Nv 9 IL ! recon-
@~..~.l - A. IN = ma
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1920-06-17

A torpid liver prevents proper food So
Sanitation. Tone up your liver with Wrishs's
Indian Vegetable Pna They act ssst1.---
Adv.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1920-06-17

In the Ink Pot.
An old steel pen. IL kept In yom hy
lot TO absorb the acid. VIII maka n,
/ ems In daily use wear bsttsR.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1920-06-17

Cause and Effect.
Moralist--A man may be down
without being out" PenOlOstst--
that's why we have 1ails."
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1920-06-17
Mixed identity.

you didn't know who was this
morningv
"No7 Who were yOuY'
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1920-06-17
NERVOUS
PR0STRATION
Mrs. ]. Christman Proved
That Lydia E Pinkham,s
Vegetable Compound il q
Remedy for this Trouble.

Binghamton, N. Y.--'T was In a very
nervous condition for over a wear my
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1920-06-17
Dosn's However Brought Complies
Recovery and Trouble Has
Never Returned

Hemstitehing and Plotting Attaehmes4-
Guaranteed to do good work any and -
machines. Simple, strong and well ma&&
Easily adjusted. Easy TO work. Many ne~
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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-05-27
BRAYTON ITEMS

Decoration Day will be observed
In Brayton and the exercises will be
conducted by the American Legion.
The heavy wind of Saturday
night, played havoc with the trees
in the west part Of town, and de-
molished the garage of Mrs. George
Hoegh, taking the top from the
car.
Mr.. and Mrs Reuben Nelson
were up from their home near At
lantic Sunday, calling on relatives.
Marion Jenkins and daughter
Doris, and Mrs. G.. X. Hallock and
daughter, Leone, motored to Oma-
ha Monday on a shopping tour.
Mrs. L. c. Heath was called to
Portsmouth, Iowa, Saturday by
the illness of her mother, Mrs.
Sargent.
J. G. Kelly and wife are the par
ents OF a baby girl born last week.
Mrs. Thomas Hardwick was an
Atlantic visitor Saturday.
Miss Marie Hoegh is staying at
the John VandeBrake home in Ex-
IA for awhile.
John Curry of Atlantic was a
business caller in Brayton Saturday.
Albert Bintner shipped carload
of cattle to Omaha last Thursday,
and VIM. Bintner shipped one car
Monday.
Will Woodward and Charles May
Of Atlantic were calling on Brayton
friends Sunday.
S. P. Daugaard was business
caller in Atlantic Monday.
Lewis Heath and son, Dale, of
Atlantic and Noel Heath of Omaha
were calling on relatives in Bray
ton Sunday.
III. M. Bartlett returned Satur-
day from an extended stay in Los
Angeles, California.
The Brayton and Oakfeld schools
closed Friday for the summer vaca
ton. The teachers, pupils and
parents enjoyed picnic in the
Hallock woods.
Miss Ruby Wells Of Extra spent
last Thursday night with Dorothy
Ordway.
Johnny Nelson, son of M. N.
Nelson and wife, fell, while at
school last week and suffered a
badly dislocated elbow.
Katherine Nelson, twelve-year
old daughter Of Mr., and Mrs. Wal
ter Nelson, underwent a minor
operation at the Atlantic hospital,
Tuesday morning.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-05-27
COMMUNITY CHURCH

Well, well, we'll, they sure did go
some last..Sunday. Yes sir, just kept
on coming until they couldn't
squeeze in any longer and then
spilled out on the lawn. 1t was a
mad race for the briny deep and
both sides got a smell of the salt
water. Next Sunday will see them
far out upon the ocean. Already
the Goddess Of Liberty is sinking
into the horizon and it will be the
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-05-27

last look of the dear old native land
we will have for a few weeks
we're off to Palestine. The Blues
suffered the Reds to outdo them
Sunday and now are only ten miles
in the lead. It's neck and neck
tussle now.
To the High School Building Sunday
The Board of School Directors
have kindly given their consent to
the use of the school building for
the remainder of the contest and
the school will assemble in the as
sembly room Of the High School
next Sunday. The pupils are eau
toned against any unusual liberties
and will only be allowed in the
rooms where proper supervision is
provided.
Overall and Cook apron Day
June 9th will be Overall and
Cook-apron Day." and no one will
be expected to come dressed up.
Ii you haven't a suit of overalls
wear the Oldest garment you have.
No stiff collars will be allowed and
no neckties. The women will be
asked to leave their ribbons few
elry and millinery at home and
wear cook aprons. You may dress
as clearly as you wish, but no frills
June 9th. The neutral board will
penalize your side for failure to OBJ
serve these directions.
Note: The pastor will also be
requested to discard all 6nery, land
must appear in suit of coveralls--
and his usual smile. The maximum
penalty will be imposed in case of
failure to meet these requirements.
Regular preaching services Sun
day at the usual hour.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-05-27
Notice Farmers!

l have two Thoroughbred Jacks
ready for service. One Spanish
Jack will be found at the farm
home of Arthur Nelson q miles
west of Extra. Satisfaction guar
anteed.
The other one, a Mammoth Jack
will be found at Harvey Lyle's s
miles northeast OF Extra, on River
to River road. These are both good
Jacks and farmers will do we'll to
see them.-adv III. A. Nelson
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-05-27
And an army marching to Mex

And an army marching to Mex
leo City
Shouting "Down with" some
body--and "Viva La somebody else
And then bang! goes the back
door of the Mexican White House
AS the president gathers speed
in his "Me for the mountains one
act sketch--time of playing twelve
minutes.
So you see being president down
there
Is good deal like being presi-
dent of the school board
In small town
Except that
While a Mexican president is a
target for bullets
The president of the board
Is target for
Well you spell it the same
Without the three final letters.
Meen-y. Meen-y, Min-y, Mo-
Way down South in Mexico,
Presidents come--and presidents
Do they ever come back? WE
DON'T THINK so?
We saw this
In chiropractor's office the
other day
And the next day
A chap who had been kicking
about the backward spring ever
since January
Came to us with his coat on
his arm
And told us he sure hated warm
weather
And he longed for one of those
frigid nor'easters again
We recited this little pome to
him
And he didn't like it
So we pass it on to you:
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-05-27
"Poot R.cnasd..

Poor Richard was the pen name. =
the name assumed by Benjamin
Franklin in series of almanncs pub
l'shed from 1882 to 1857 These nj.
MANAGES contain maxims and prerents
on temperance. economy cleanliness
chastity and other homely virtues. and
to several of the maxims are added
the words. "As Poor Richard saws"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-05-27

AS rule a mans fool
When it's hot he wants it cool;
When its cool he wants it hot
Always wanting what is not.
Cute isn't it?
Anyone that don't like that
Is chronic crouch.
No, we don't like it very we'll,
,urself
We like this one better
AS a rule a mans so strange
When it's hot he wants the
change;
When it's cool he wants change
too
We sure love lots of change
don't you?
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-05-27
Elements Gifts TO the Deity

There is an old myth that recounts
the offering made by the elements as
gifts to the deity. The air gave a
~ainbow fire a meteor the earth a
ruby and the sea a pearl The rain.
bow made Il halo around the god The
meteor served as lamp The ruby
decorated his forehead and the pearl
was worn upnn his heart
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-05-27
"Shun-P Pixies"

Not all dictionaries contain the
word "shun-pike." but it was in corn
mon use in this country century ago
and throws an amusing light on the
character of some Of our thrifty an
cestors. A "shun-pike" was short
byrond that left turnpike on one side
of tollgate and Joined 1t again on
tho .,thnr Ynnth's COMPANION.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-05-27
i 4 4 4 ). 4 + + + + + + l. + 4 +
Splatters and Splinters

Splatters and Splinters
i + + X :. + 4 + + j. + 4. + + + I
Noting the price reductions
In other large cities
A Lewis merchant
Has slashed the price
On clothes pins
From 15c to 14c dozen
If bought in II dozen lots
"Only one lot to a customer"
That's sure dealing
That troublesome old geezer
H. G. L.
A terrific .wallop in the plexus.
Little Timothy Grosscup, who
claims Lincoln Center as his birth.
place, reveals an astonishing know
ledge of wealth and how it's ac-
quired in his contribution this
week. Just LISTEN
Keep all you have,
Get all you can,
Save it all up,
And you'll be rich man.
We see
They have assassinated Carranza
The president Of Mexico
And the head of the I'D
Government down there since
1921
They tell us
That anybody
With musket in his hand
And a bottle of whiskey on his
hip
Can jump up on a soap box
down there
And in thirty minutes
Have man-sized revolution
started
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-05-27
Ha., so Talent :c: II.

Ha.' 80 alent &c: t.
Lots of people practice economy
who never become expert at it.-Bos
ton Transcript.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-11

Dopo un lungo mesesggio ricevuto da
belgrade la Delegazione Jugoslava a
mezso del suo Ministro degli Esteri,
Irumbich, ha informato quella italiana
d. eesere disposta a continuare 1 nego-
ziati sulle basi stabilize dall'Italia.
giacche' rItalia aveva dimostrato II suo
ouon volere di accettare alcune rettifca-
zioni sulla Inca della frontiera delle
Alpi Guile, come originalmente era stata
proposta.
81 apprende che un po' di esitazione
mel Jngoslavi ebbe per raccettazione
della frontiera Istriana, comprendente
Monte Nevoso, ed anche per la CONT
guita' territoriale ira lItalia cd II nuovo
State di Fiume.
punti non ancora accettati inclu-
dono l'accordo sui riconoscimento del
I'talianita' dell'isola di Cherso, Ia
sovranita' italiana su Zara. con suffi-
ciente "hinterland" rannessione da
psrte deIl'Italia di pareccbie isole della
Dalmazia, particolarmente di Lussin,
LISA Lagosta.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-11
DUCHESS MAY WED AGAIN
Former consueIo Vanderbilt 10 Re,
ported Enoaaed TO Frcnchmap

Paris, Nov. 11.--Rumors current in
social circles here most intimate with
the Duchess Of Marlborough, daughte'
OF the late w. X. Vanderbilt, say tn
when her final decree Of divorce fro.
the duke has been fled she will marry
Jacques Balsan, famous French ath.
lete.
Her friends assert that matters
have been arranged for her to become
Madame Balsan as soon as gossip Of
the divorce blows over. They say the
duchess and her alleged fance to be
have been good friends since they were
introduced during the war. at which
time Balsan was captain in the mir
service.
1t is understood that when Mrs.
Vanderbilt, during a recent visit to
Paris, urged her daughter to choose
her next mate from America, the for.
mer replied:
my marriage to the English duke
was maneuvered by the family. We
had nothing in common. II ! marry
jacques l shall DO so because ! love
him"