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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-21

DRrCKLY PORKY the Porcupfne
i was enjoying himself. There was
no doubt about that He was stretch
Cd across the doorway of what had
been for a long time an old deserted
COX house. the very house In which
Old Granny Fox had been born.
When he had lain down on the door
step for q nap and sun bath he had
thought that the old house was still
deserted Then he had fallen asleep
lilly to be awakened by Reddy Fox.
kwho had been asleep In the old house
4 and who couldn't get out because
'Prickly Perky was in the way.
Now Prickly Perky does not love
Reddy Fox, and the more Reddy
begged and scolded and called him
names the more Prickly Porky
chuckled. II was such a good joke
70 think that be had trapped Reddy
Tox, and he made UP his mind that
he would keep Reddy in there long
tams Just TO tease him and make him
uncomfortable. You see Prickly
Porky remembered how often Reddy
FOX played mean tricks on little
meadow and forest folks who are
smaller and weaker than himself.
1T win do him good. II certainly
win do him good" said Prlckiy
Porky, and ratified the thousand little
spears hidden in his long coat. for he
knew that the very sound OF them
would make Reddy Fox SILVER with
fright.
Suddenly Prickly Porky pricked UP
his funny little short ears. He heard
the deep voice Of Bowser the Hound,
and IL was coming nearer and nearer.
PrickIy Porky chuckled again.
II guess Mr.. Bowser is going TO
have a surprise: ! certainly think he
H." said Prickly Perky. as he rolled
himself into a ball 10 that all the
thousand little spears stood out from
hfs long coat Til he looked like a
Dhny great chestnut burr.
Bowser the Hound did have a sur.
prise. He was hunting Reddy Fox
and he almost ran into PrickIy Porky
before he saw him. The very sight
of those thousand little spears sent
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-21
SNOOPY SKUNK RUNS

Picked eggs for tsAr rspsated
Snoopy with . stern look
Tingaiing crumpled and wrote I,
down.
And want Q fun moon every
night stated Snoopy with another
look.
Nancy and Nick had long ago
about decided that Mr. skunk was a
rather disagrreable person. but now
they were sure he was awfuily 80.
snoopy had just added that no
didn't like the river where II was.
and would like n TO run back where
II came from. and that he didn't wish
the sun TO come up unul 10 o'clock.
all Of which Tingaling wrote down
miscrzbly. when all at once some.
thing hit snoopy right on the end Of
the nose, and he suddenly ran away.
bowling.
II heard every word the rascal
said" called voice from above. and.
looking up. they bchsid Scramble
Squirrel Il SHE'D a nut at him." ex.
planned Scramble. Nov you'd better
hurry away before he comes back"
lCnpyright, 1879, y. r. A.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-21

snoopy SKUNK kept on thinking Of
ehfngy he wanted Tinsaisng 70 DO for
him. which the poor fAiryman wrots
down In his rcnt-book ~ fast as he
could
Besides . lavender bedroom. and
pink dining room. and waved stairs.
and the house turned around. and
the woods moved said snoopy. Il
want some other things"
Yes. yesr' gasped Tingaiing. great
drops OF persplration spIashing down
~ face Go on. Mr.. skunk" He
vwAs looking this way and that for a
way to escape for himself and Nancy
and Nick. "Oh. II only they hadn't
comet or next best. If only they
could get away without snoopy motto.
ingr' But there wasn't chance.
~And I want three meals day
brought to my doorstep" went on
Snoopy: Crasshopper omeiet for
breakfast. mouse frittcrs for dinner
and picked eggs for tea
-But we don't board our tenants.
Tingaiing couldn't help but protest
feebly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-21
A MEDICINE OF MERIT

A proprietary medicine. like every.
thing else that comes before the pub
lie, has TO prove its merits. The law
OF the survival Of the fittest applies
In this field as In others. Tho reason
for the tremendous success of Lydia
Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
is because It has been fulfilling a
real human need for 40 years. so that
today Thousands OF American women
owe their health and happiness to
the marvellous power OF this famous
medicine, made from roots and herbs
natures remedy for womans lila
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-21
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No. 1876
THE MATCH

that man he was grcascn Yes.
STR slick ms an eel aud nothing to
hold on tol
My mind worked fast. Having
already wrcstled with the other
Indians. | knew q little OF their
tactics and could guess just
about what he would do frst.
$50 was not surprised when
he stopped TO get the around the
waist. Then I saw that long hair
and realized that Il was my only
hope of victory. My very life de
pended on that next moment. and
| knew that I must put every
ounce OF strength possessod
Into H.
quick as lightning I grabbed
his long hair. raired him by H.
and threw him clear over my
head.
'Of ccursc.' be was slightly
stunned by the surprise Of Il. and
I gave him no time to recover
from that surprise.
He had scarcely touched tho
ground before I was on him. apd
there l sat good and hard. glad Of
a chance 60 res, q moment and
catch my breath
"But my mad WAS stili with me.
turned 20 look at the eager
crowd around me.
Now. you fcllowr- cried
Now Is he down, Did I throw
him.
"of course. they had 60 admit
I was tho winner. and the other
man had TO leave the camp. for
ever. No Indian would let him
stay. for he had been their great
est wrestler.
II was the Hyas ryee-
"It was lucky that Indians
hair wasn't cut like yoursr' Peggy
said
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-21

&c ND could ycuy- David asked
"A eagerly. MY. you must have
been frightenedr'
"wen." admitted the Oldest Pho
ncer, Il wasn't very cheerful. but.
OF course. l couldn't let them sec
that
And ala you finally win ity-
Feggy wanted to know.
Now you are getting ahead Of
tho story tho man smiled Just
wait a minute.
II was little bit tired. but they
insisted.
Now this onc- they jecrcd.
pointing 10 the second man.
White Chief tired. White Chief
no can throw this manr
1T did take some effort 60
throw the second one. l had to
call TO mind all the different tricks
and holds that knew, but after
. little I threw him. too.
Now l said 10 them Are
you satisfied I've downed two of
your men. and I'm only oner
r II could see by their faces and
actions that they had some trick
20 play.
mo they said. We WIN be.
fieve you great chief and very
strong man whom you down this
man.
Then out Of the lodge behind
me stepped big bronze Indian
with long black hair. q hard face.
and his whole hgurc wrapped In a
blanket
''He was larger than the others.
and better built. His face looked
mean. was a little tired. but. as
said. was wrestling not for
honors. but for life.
"'Come on I said quietly. and
Strengthened up still like a post.
-weli. sir. When I touched
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-21

same time rafting his little spears.
Instead Of stepping over him.
Granny Fox back away.
Next story: t.,-nny' Fox Tells
Wrong Story.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-21

Proposals will be received by the
bureau Of Supplies and Accounts.
Navy Department Washington. u.
G., until 10 o'clock "A. m, Sept Z,
1920. for delivering distillcr tubes TO
the Navy yard. Puget Sound. Wash.
Apply for proposals to the supply
officer, Navy yard. Puget Sound.
wash. or TO the bureau of supplies
and Accounts. SAMUEL MCGOWAN.
~ MASTER e''"' u ' $500
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-21
"Good morning." replied
Prickly Perky, hiding a smile.

Prickly Perky, hiding a smile.
and how It had hurt 10 have them
pulled out Ever since then he had
had the greatest respect for Prickly
Porky.
"Wowr- yelped Bowser the Hound.
stopping short beg your pardon.
Prickly Porky, I beg your paedon.
didn't know you were taking a nap
here"
All the time Bowser tho Hound
was backing away as fast as he
could. Then he turned around, put
his tail between his legs and actually
ran away.
Slowly Prickiy Porky unroIled, and
his little eyes twinkled as ne watched
Bowscr the Hound run away.
Povssr's very big and strong;
His voice IL deep: his legs are long;
His bark seares some almost to death.
But as for me he wastes his breath;
just roll up and shake my spears
And Bowser Ia the one who fears
SO said Prickiy Porky. and laughed
aloud. Just then be heard light
footstcp and turned 10 see who was
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-21
Prickly Perky Enjoys Himself
BY THORNTON W. BURGESS

little cold chiIls chasing each other
down Bowser's backbone. clear to the
tip Of his tall. for he remembered
how he had got ssms of them In his
lips and mouth once upon ume.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-21
MRS. pHILOMENA VAN vII.ER-

BERGHE. SO. for many years res
ident OF Seattle. who died at her
home. gaia 18th ave. s. Wednesday.
was buried In Calvary cemetery Fri.
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-21

FUNERAL SERVICES for syives-
ter Mccarthy. 81. of Wenatchee. who
died at Columbus sanitarium We'd
nesday. were held Saturday morning
at o'clock at St Benedict's Catho-
lie church.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-09-03
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The readers of this paper will be
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requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and
acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces of the System thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease, giving the
patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature In doing its
faitb IN me proprssors nave 50 n ISn
Catarrh Medicine that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t fails
to cure. Send for list OF testimonials.
Address +. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo,
Ohio. Sold by all Druggist, 76c.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-09-03
no man ever smoked a better
cigarette at any price!

Kansas City.-Two Twelfth street
banks merge, Argyle State and Citi-
zens.
Carthage.-Work to begin at once
on section of state highway between
here and Gainesville.
Poplar Bluff.-Copper discovered
near here in large quantities.
Van Buren.--Work starts on new
business building.
Observation-Disclosures and Labor
ers Cooperative store incorporates
for $4,000 here.
West Plains.-Work begins on first
unit of highway improvement project
between here and Gull.
Belton.-Local citizen receives pat
tent on tractor pilot and begins man
ufacture.
Northumberland let for new IL
brary building to cost about $4,000.
Kansas City.-Contract let for ST.
175 for repairs on bridge over Blue
River.
Kansas City.-$25,OOO appropriat-
ed for construction of Wyoming
street approach to Twenty-third via
duct.
Kansas City.-Woodland avenue
from Seventy-ffth to Eighty-fifth
street resurfaced and opened to trav-
ell.
Five principal cereal crops-wheat,
corn, oats, rye and barley-211 ,000,-
900 acres, as against 100000 last
year is largely the measure of farm
labor situation. From that lessened
total area, however, the farmer now
stands to reap an aggregate of $780,
100000 bushels, or very close to the
5,270, 100000 of 1919.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-09-03
ADMINISTRATORS OR
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Notice is, hereby given that letters
Testamentary upon the estate of John
L. Swink, deceased, have been granted
to the undersigned, by the Probate
Court of St. Francois county, Mis-
souri,, bearing date the Bird day of
June, 1920.
Ali persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to the undersigned for allow
ance within six months from the date
of said letters or they may be pre-
cluded from any benefit of such es-
tate; and if said claims be not ex-
hibited within one year from the date
of the granting of letters on said es-
tate they shall be forever barred.
CHESSIE ]. SWINK.
Executrix.
Attest: X. G. WEBER,
Judge Probate.
Aug. 10, 20, 81, Sept. 8.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-09-03
OBITUARY

Paul B. Gibson was born Oct. 6,
1878, died August 20, 1920, at Denver,
Colo. He married Miss Frances Polls
ton Dec. 20, 1900. Five children were
born to them. of whom three are liv-
ing, Mrs. Minnie Young, Ollie and
Bennie. Besides his children, he
leaves to mourn his death a wife,
mother, Mrs. S. c. Petrie, three bro
theirs, Pat, Luther and Newt, two
sisters, Mrs. ]. E. Brewer and Mrs.
j. w. Polston. Mrs. Gibson lived
near Pennington until about II
years ago.
Mr.. Gibson worked in the mines and
contracted what is known as "Min-
er's Consumption, which caused his
death.
eve are again reminded that we
are "born to die" and must be sep
arated here, but shall we not gladly
listen to the Masters words a am
the resurrection and the life.".
Funeral services were conducted at
the Woodman cemetery near Three
Rivers by Rev. o. H. L. Cunningham,
after which the body was laid to rest
until the resurrection morning.
Kansas City.-Fifteenth street sub
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-09-03

Swinebourre Hale. New York
lawyer and defender Of radicals
prosecuted by The government In
connection with alleged disloyal-
ties, who is a candidate on the
New York state ticket of the
iFarmer-Labor Party for Judge OF
the court of appeals. Mr.. Hale Is
q graduate Of Harvard and mem
Der OF a proninent law firm. Ho
was active in opposing Attorney
General Palmcr's prosecution and
many other persons accused OF
disloyai,v hurri... he war
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-09-03

Gallatin-Local farmer harvests /,
$50 bushels oats from II acres, av
eraging over 60 bushels to an acre
record yield for this locality.
| Madison.-Good vein of coal dis
covered at depth of 80 feet while
drilling for water. Organizing stool
company and sinking shaft contem.
plated.
Fulton.-S15,O0O contract awarded
for memorial bridge in honor of Cal
laway county service men. $4,000
paid for surrounding grounds for park
Jefferson City.-Total valuation
taxable property in state for 1920
$2,269, 190,174, increase of $200,736,-
S44 over 1919.
st. Joseph.-Camping ground for
automobile tourists to be established
Butler.-$65,000 bond issue carries
for new light plant.
Kansas City.-Bond issue of $10,-
100000 needed to rebuild city's water
system. City considering use of ar
tesian wells.
st. Louis.-Aerial mail service in
augurated between this city and Chi
cago.
Jameson.--Local land owners plan
to organize and proceed with drainage
construction recommended by COVER
ment.
The Union Station in St. Louis is
one Of the largest passenger depots in
the world. Through it pass in year
13,500,000 travellers.
Sheffield.-Contract awarded for
construction of 100000 concrete
bridge on Washington Park boulevard
over Blue River near here.
Bogard.-Plans approved for cree
ton of 100000 soldiers memorial
building.
lndependence.-Good grade crude
oil struck two miles east of city.
Grandview.--Contract awarded for
resurfacing Lees Summit and Grand
view road from Dodson Hill to this
city.
st. Joseph.-Street improvements
under contract progressing rapidly.
Number of sewers completed and
others under construction.
Nevada.-New we'll squirting stream
of oil.
North Kansas City.-Corn Products
Refining Company buys rs acres and
will expend over seven millions on
construction of huge plant.
There are more than 100000 boys
and girls of school age in the state.
Last years school population was
914,225.
Boonville.-State buys 11S-acre
farm land east of city for $4,000 for
addition to grounds of state reforma-
tory for boys.
Cabool.--New sales and exhibition
pavilion nearing completion at stock
show grounds.
Kansas City and Jackson county
school were apportioned $314,000 from
state fund of $2,887 ,622. Increase of
S72,35S over 1919 apportionment and
largest in history of state.
st. Joseph district of Southwest
ern Bell Telephone Co. plans to ex-
pend 100000 installing automatic
phones and other Improvements.
Sedalia.--25,000 attended opening
day at State Fair here. 5000 fami-
lies reserved tents in ssWhite City"
Kansas City.--Western Union Tel
egraph Co. distributed $4,000 bonus
to employees of local office here COW
ering first half of 1920.
Congestion Of grain crops in east
ern and middle western states may
send large shipments west by rail for
water shipment.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-09-03
MISSOURI WEEKLY
INDUSTRIAL REVIEW

The steady operation of industries,
is the only way to maintain prosperity
in this nation and every citizen should
take an interest in policies encourag-
ing to industrial development.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-09-03

Kansas City.-Steam jitneys plan
ned for this city.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-09-03

Kansas City.-Fifteenth street sub
way nearing completion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-16
WOMEN'S AUXILI larry
DELAWARE DIOCESE
Meeting at Calvary Church Hears
Reports From Detroit Con
vention and Transacts
Business.

Tho meeting Of The Womans Auxiliary
of the Diocese of Delaware held Yesterday
afternoon IN Calvary T. l. Church ~
Third and Washington streets, WAS well
attended and q great deal Of interest
manifested The president, Mrs Frederick
BrInchurst presided and reports we're
heard from The delegates to the Dctrcit
convcntion Mrs Frank G Tallman,
treasurer Of tie United offering, who
told in an interesting Way Of the prcscnta-
ton in Detroit, Mrs Robert Il. Rayncr,
Mrs William II. Beacon.
Mrs Beacon, who is chairman Of educa-
tioh for the Auxiliary. told Of educational
plans now in operation for a cooperation
OF all the officers Of the Auxiliary. She
reported the decision To send delegates
to the summer conferences and gave
statistics on the foreign population IN
Wilmington,
Mrs Robert b. Ravncr. the treasurer
Of the Auxiliary, reported a balance IN
hand II S475.3l and thu char announced
the Lentcn boxes sent OFT for the Lcntcn
offering.
Rev Charles ". Shreincr. head master
Of the Church Farm School near Philadcl-
phia, made an interesting talk on the
ideas and needs Of the school FIc told of
the boys being educated on the school
farm and Of the necessity for larger
equipment.
Mrs Fred Nardcnhury reported 5000
paid to the social service fund
Dr. T VI kirkus was asked by the
chair to state the result Of the bishop
election.
Dr.. Kirkus SAID the election Of Bishop
Thomas was verifcatjon Of tie reed
Of the laitv's voice IN elections Tic
laity, he said, brought about the elections.
L was what some members Of the church
had desired Tor over fifty years
A letter from Miss Wetmore Of Christ
School was read IN which She asked for aid
for the school, which burned recently.
4 box Of necessities was sent BY
Trinity Church 70 the school, check for
$25 from another church and box Of
clothing from Emmanuel Church.
Reverend Edmund Stephens rector of
the Parish, assisted Mrs Bringhurst III thc
conduct of the meeting
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-16
CLINICAL TESTS MET
BY NEW AhESTRET|C
New Type of Ether Perfected by
du Pont Co. Expected to Rev
olutionize Surgery.

Developed and perfected by T. l. du
Pont dc NenOurs Il Co, of this city,
new anesthetic is expected to revolutonIzc
modern surgery by eliminating pain with
out loss Of consciousness that generally
follows the use OF ether This new anes-
thetjc which is now beng produced, Is a
highly refined ether modified by the
addition of certain gases which give 1t
new and desirable characteristics.
The ability To produce insensibifity to
pain without loss Of consciousness In addI-
ton to Is use rs an ancsthCtic, opens up
an entirely new field of usefulness, includ-
ing large class Of operations now per-
formed without any attempt to eliminate
pain, sometimes on account OF the condI-
tion of the patient.
In dentistry the new ether will render
painless such operations n nerve treating,
removal oi roots and drilling and filling of
te, tn. and in ohsttrical cases whore only
small amount OF the ether is required to
relieve the pain IL is also especially
suited to relieve suffering in such painful
practices as sewing Of wounds, opening
and treatment Of assesses and the chang
ing Of packings and dressings
Tests which have been conducted with
the new ether at various hosp tails and
clinics have demonstrated tha, It i thor
ouEhly practical and that rs use Is follow
cd by no undesirable effects
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-16
GEN. Du PohT URGES ACTIVITY
In An Address on High Cost Of Living Be-
re Hercules Club

At one of the largest meetings of the
Hercules Club, composed. .of members Of
the Hercules Powder Co. held IN the
grill room ol the Hotel du Polt at noon
Yesterday Gen. +. {. du Poht. m hon
oraTy member Of the organization, WAS
the pflnpal speaker.
After Il brief Introduction. III which be
gave some "reminiscences ot his early
Icqaaintanccship with Il II. Dunham,
now president of the Hercules Powder Go,
Cen du Pont spoke on the high cost Of
living placing particular emphasis Oh the
necessity Of increased production and
pointing out that one oi the troubles ii
today is that so many people have lett
the ranks OF producers u JON those Of
consumers, and its consequent effect
upon prices.
The Hercules Club has taken on added
activity this season, and III addition TO the
regular monthly IimcheoHs, series of
evening meetings l4 now Eeng held under
the auspices Of the educational commit
tee. ~ which members ol the company
are discussing subjects Of pertinent inter
eat TO the organization Ihls new ac-
t'I tn however, Is not confined only to
edHeqttanai work The entertainment
committee IL the club Is Planning 4 NUM-
ter Of Dances and Other ef.teItanmeI Is.
and III all likelihood eiider minstrel
show or IN original musicai comedy viii
be pTeseI It'd III the course 0i the season.
Start NJ with d membership ot about
IS, It's club las grown to al enlallmei
81 about 2Os In the past membership
has been limited to the men uf tar com
pany hnt 1 IS probable that tn tie near
future the women members Of tht orgtn-
lzation Will be invited to participate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-16
PROHIBITION LAW
TO Be ENFORCED
When the Lid is Clamped Down
Tight at Midnight
Tonight.

While Internal Revenue Collector Harry
TGraham is technically at the head of all
revenue matters in this district, including
tho prohibition amendment which goes
into force at midnight tonight the details
of the enforcement Of this law will be
directly in charge of w. Truxton Boyce,
of Stanton, whose appointment as pro-
hibition commissioner of the State was
announced from Washington early in the
week. He will in all probability make his
headquarters in the old Federal Building
ut Sixth and King streets and will find
everything in readiness for taking hold
at once, as all preparations nave been
mado in advance by Collector Graham
and his staff.
A group of special agents is under the
charge of Inspectors Donaldson, Layton,
Blaumfield and Mccoy, who attended
conference Mt Philadelphia yesterday,
with Leo A. Crossan.
Plans were made for an effective on
forcement of the amendment throughout
the district, which comprises pcnnsyl-
vania. New Jersey and Delaware. Di-
vision offices will be established at Pitts
burg. Wilkes Barre, Harrisburg, Altoona.
Newark, Paterson and in this city. The
main Office will he in Philadelphia.
Where q prohibition officer secs n
violation being committed he is empower
ed to make an arrest without a warrant.
When the office receives wor1 Of viola
tions, both personal and search warrants
will be issued
A special detail viii be in charge of
those who will be permitted - manu
facture and sell whisky, the latter in
cluding physicians and druggists The
services Of social and civic bodies will
also be enlisted to help enforce the pro-
hibitiOn laws.