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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17
Just Folks
BY Edgar A. Guest
A FISHERMAN.

A fisherman's fcller who
Loves running streams an skies o. blue;
A fishcrnan's chap who sees
Great pictures in the willow trees,
An hears, without the need Of words,
Gods anthem in the song Of birds.
A fisherman's man who knows
just where the sweet arbutus grows;
A fisherrnan's a feller who
Sees something in the water blue,
An in the white clouds driftin' by,
Which never strikes the artist s eye.
A fisherfnan's man who takes
Joy from the humblest thing God makes;
A fsherman's chap who secs
Deep into Natures mysteries,
An far away from selfish strife,
Learns how to think big thoughts of life.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17

culinc virilily and which made Tor cffcmi-
macy. Now the old ward meeting, with it's
herman brawls and red-blooded disregard
for abstract theories, its primitive fcrvor
in the service Of the Old Mans candidates
and Ms policies, and its shirt-slecve de.
bates, must give way to the parlor seance
with its ladyike reserve in the handling
Of epithcts. it's dccorous drinking Of the
derpised liquid which puts water in mem .
veins instead OF blood, and its gentle
Irritation with the elcgancics Of life. in
volving dolljng-ip process which would
have produced hoots Of dcrision in the
glorious old times. when man was
master OF his own polling place and ward
precinct rooms, whatever he might be in
his own home. Now to analyge principlcs,
dissect party platforms and generally band
Ground polite politics for ladies on rubber
tired ten tables, while strangling on tea and
ahoking on sugar cakes, is enough to make
the political veteran pcssimisticaIly opine
that the nation is going to the lap dogs
Baltimore American.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17
FARMERS NOMINEE A LAWYER

p. p. Christensen, who has been norni-
mated for president by the third party,
is in crowd wholly congenial To him,
for he has served AZ counsel for the
w. w. in Utah. This i'm plies that he is
not working man at all, but lawyer
II man ceases 10 be working man when
he becomes capitalist, why should it
not be fatal TO him TO become a lawyer2
The Non-Partisan League Of South Da-
kota supports the third party, but Town
ley, who is the Original Jacobs" and the
North Dakota Non-Partisan League stand
aloof.-Philadelphia Record
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17
THE TEA IN POLITICS.

The entrance of women into politics
will change many things, whether for
better or worse time only can develop
But there are some changes of minor
value which, nevertheless, from the per.
sonal standpoint, are going to create more
or less CONSERVATION in the ranks OF the
practical politicians. For example. the
news comes from New York that the
women voters there are to establish
platform teas" at which to discuss the
party platform, analyze their principles.
and give the voters knowledge of what
u party stands for and why.
The. pink tea has long stood for
everything that was demoralizing to mas
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17

City Council S action in requiring fire.
when hurrying to fire W il be approved
by the public. The fremen necessarily
should make haste in answering an alarm
but there is point beyond which they
cannot go without endangerine persons
on the streets. Safety first as applied
to human lives is greater than any other
consideration.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17

Yesterday was st. Swithin's Day, and
the prediction, or the tradition, has put
forty days of rain into the program. We
remember how nearly the prophesy came
true last year, and if it didn't actually rain
30 days the downpour WAS prolonged
enough to destroy large part of the stack
ed wheat in this section and to drown out
the growing gardens. Let US all pray for
st. Swithin to shut bis food gates till
the crops are safe.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17
EVENING SMILE.
MUST BE WORTH SOMETHING

In n confidential little talk to q group
Of medical students an eminent physician
took up the extremely important matter
OF correct diagnosis Of the maximum
fee.
'"The best rewards" he said ''come,
OF course, 70 the established specialist.
For instance, ] charge s25 CAL at the
residence, $40 for an Office consultation
and 50 for telephone consultation"
There was an appreciatIve and envI-
Gus silence, and then a voice from the
back Of the amphitheater, slightly thick
ened, spoke:
doe" it asked, chow much do you
charge fellow for passing you on the
street? Chicago Journal.
"My new novel has its scenes laid
IN the wheat fields" Then | suppose
YOU are going to run it in cereal form"
Baltimore American.
Are You in favor of women taking an
active part in politics? I'm not sure, "
replied Mr.. Meekt0n "If Henrietta takes
going TO cost something w Washington
Star.
Nodd-'Is there any special trick in
driving a carr Todd-"Well, il YOU 90
out with your wife YOU have TO be might
good listener. Judge.
'.Why is it that the deaf and dumb
woman who IS such a splendid cook and
worker has been unable to get a iob?"
Easily explained She can't retail the
gossip oi the neighborhood "-Balti-
more American.
Mrs. Benham-"W here have YOU been?
Benham-"I have been to one of those
afternoon tee-hees, Cartoons Maga-
zine.
Old Gotrox-"Did YOU marry me for
my money? Answer me that" Young
wife-"Certainly | did And we'd get
along nicely if YOU weren't so awfully
stlngy with it."-Boston Transcript
As matter of fact, Adam was the
only man who WASH t self-made who ever
amounted to much.-Baltimor sun.
Muggins strange that Wigwag
doesn't succeed. He seems to have no
difficulty in catching on" Buggins
Maybe the trouble is he doesn't know
when TO let go" ."-Philadelphia Record.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Olive Temple, L. G. E.
Wenonah Lodge, S Of II.
Liberty Conclave, S. W. NJ.
Mechanics Lodge, l. o. o. f.
Lenape Tribe, Imp'd. o. r. NJ.
Sheet Metal Workers Association.
James A. Garfield Council, d. of A.
James Young Conclave, H. or s. w. NJ.
Apache Tri, ;, No. 81, Imp'd. 0. r. NJ.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17
Mother" Boolh : visit.

Mother Balliugton Booth : IS -t
the workhouse IN SEPTEMBER tle 3
terest Of the Prison Welfare league -He
viii talk 70 fhe men u spirUa. ua.
however. and her efforts vii not
fiict with the work cf the Prism d
Society. which mas recently been formed
here.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17
BUILDING PERMITS.

Plans have heen approved ~ ne
Building Inspector for the foilowluz
projects
Maryland avenue, Al7-t9 Eo0norl Is
Mercantile Co owner. l0hn T8mcEa <
builder: alterations, $4,000
Elm street. OBS. DANIEL AnaHlKio oxnrr
and builder. addition. $50.
Twent fourth street. 306 West i1nn
A. kelleher owner ana builder. aadltl0n.
S297.
New Castle avenue, 5.4. SIS: Eastern
Malleable Iron Co. 0Ener. Harry s
Lynch builder, two pOIches, $500.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17

We are informed that the inmates of
the workhouse are So delighted with
the new "on your honor system" that they
come home from a hard days toll singing
and merry. Maybe the new warden has
all the cheerful workers as his guests.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17

The coroner's jury in the case of a
Fourth Of July sparkler victim has
designated fireworks as "murderous toys :"
Right OF course il would not hold the
personal liberty members of Council re-
stronslble for the tragedy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17
RIPPLING RHYMES.
BY Walt Mason.
WASTED ENERGY.

For many, many weeks To come
the orators, brave souls, will knock
the welkin out of plumb, and shoot
it full of holes. Wherever there's a
stump or keg some orator will rise,
and talk until he breaks leg, dis
pensing truth and lies. The men
with messages will spoil the picnic
in the dell, and when we'd fain go
forth to toll. they'll bind us with
spell. Ii all their energy and steam
we e put to saving wood, high prices
soon would be a dream. and pros
poets would be good. We need
strong men TO guide the pillow and
see the pumpkins binned, but all
the husky fellows now are busy
dishing wind If every man who
speaks piece would grow some
wheat instead, one profteering
graft would cease, and we'd have
cheaper bread. If every man who
takes the stump, our bulwarks
to defend, would grab hoe and
bithely hump, another graft would
end. For weeks and weeks the
ancient tunes will in our ears be din
ned, and when we plead for whole
some prunes, they'll merely hand
us wind. The energy that's thrown
away by orators, oh, cheel If it
were put to baling hay, where
would our problems be?
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17

Chicago reports that womens shoes
vii be prett'er than ever before. Unless
the styles in skirts suddenly change, every
one Will be able TO corroborate this well
come report.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17

Blame it on the humidity; the heat is
not half so bad as it might be- The mer-
curry was still below 80 at the most try
ing period Of Wednesday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17
Railroad Veterans, ou.lns Iulr Il

The bAs ed picnic & 2eunsy.yaI.a
railroad veterans and their families
Pequa, Pa. vii take place 10 >4tlrla
July 81 not August 81, a. was errunco $
" stated N q heading - yesterday pa
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17

Muggins Its strange that Wigwag
doesn't succeed He seems to have no
difficulty in catching on" Buggins-
maybe the trouble is he doesn't know
when to let 60" ."-Philadelphia Record.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17

AS q matter of fact, Adam was the
only man who WASH t self-made who ever
amounted to much.-Baltimore sun.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17

Old Gotrox-"Did YOU marry me for
my money? Answer me that" Young
wife-"Certainly / did And we'd get
along nicely if YOU weren't so awfully
stlngy with it."-Boston Transcript.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17

Mrs. Benhan-"Where have YOU been?
have been to one of those
afternoon tee-hees, Cartoons Maga-
zine.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-17

''Why is it that the deaf and dumb
woman who IS such a splendid cook and
worker has been unable to get iob?"
Easily explained. She can't retail the
gossip oi the neighborhood "-Balti-
more American.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-26
RED CROSS TO
GIVE SCHOOLS
GARDEN FUNDS
Donate $500 TO Use Of Board In
Directing Chi.dren's Project
Of Planting.

Through the generosity OF the To-
lcai chapter Of the Red Cross school
gardens for the children OF the
public schools Of Rock Island are
assured. The chapter has donated
$500 to be added to the garden
fund. This, and sum OF $120
from the rental OF patch Of
ground not to be used this year
for garden purposes, makes the
total garden fund 1920. There is
yet a sum OF $3.50 needed.
Various means for raising the
amount necessary to finance the
school gardening project have been
discussed by the board, and it has
decided to make an appeal to the
public to provide the funds, when
the Red Cross volunteered its do
nation.
This is the second time within
the last few weeks that the Red
Cross has given material assist
ance to the public schools. Some
time ago the Rock Island schools
were able to put on health pro-
gram. with the cooperation OF the
Red Cross, which added much to
the efficiency of the schools
through the feeding and care OF
under-nourished children.
Their gift to the garden fund is
commendable, not only because 1t
meets an immediate need. accord
ing to school officials, but it is a
great factor in keeping before the
public the merits of the Red Cross
through junior auxiliaries.
Work Started Soon.
Work on the gardens will be be-
gun, under a competent director
as soon as the condition Of the soil
will permit. The garden territory
is about ten acres in extent. This
will be divided into plots 20 by 40
to be worked by the children.
Some of the seeds will be re.
ceived from the government
through the courtesy of Congress,
man w. J. Graham. Others vii
be provided through the fund. The
proceeds from the garden stuff will
go to the children.
It is hoped that eventually 9
plan can be worked out for max
ing the garden fund a rotating
one, the gardens for each year pro
viding funds for use the next.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-26

the city council ct I special session
last night to notify tho Dubuque
Electric company to operate their
street cars within "a hours or face
court action.
The car strike has bean on for
Is days and business has been
partially paralyzed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-26

Miss Xix is making a tremend-
GUS success all over the country
with her 'Children's Hours" which
comprise stories and songs of var
ious countries in various costumes.
She attributes her success to the
carrying out of a propsecy he,
great-grandmother made many
years ago that the little miss
would make her fortune singing to
children.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-26
DUBUQUE WANTS
STREET CARS TO
RUN ONCE MORE

Dubuque, Iowa, March 26-Mayor
James 8. Sault was instructed by
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-26
SPENCER SQUARE
AUTO SUPPLY co.
OPEN FOR BUSINESS
will Garry a Complete Line Of
Auto Accessories and Tires.

F. E. johnson. we'll known 10
cally. is in charge of the Spencer
Square Auto Supply company at
1906 Third avenue, where a COM
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-26

Velvet Rug, 27x54, Rockers, Bed
Springs free with $7S.OO to 500
purchase,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-26

Mattress, full size combination
and Bed free with S125 to $50
purchase.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-26

Tables, Chairs, Hall Mirrors and
Rag Rugs free with 5000 to
$500 purchase.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-26

VeTnis Martin Bed free with
800 purchase.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25
A Way to Save Soap.

A certain soap manufacturing com
pany made = hit a few years ago with al
advertising cartoon of dirty tramp pen
| ming letter to the company, to inform
them that two years ago he bad washet
with cake of their soap, and that sine,
then he had used no other.
That Is one way Of saving soap, but 1
10 not way to be recommended. Econ
omy does not consist In not using things
but in using them in such Q way as Il
get the greatest value from them. Their,
is q way to do that with cake of soap
Literally carloads of soap have beer
thrown away in the form OF little unused
scraps that were left when the cake wa,
almost exhausted. 1t narrowed dowr
TO little slab, then broke into tiny Bit
and was thrown away. Some have trieC
remelting it into form of soft soap fol-
dishwashing and laundering, but thai
involves extra trouble, and besides there
are cheaper makes of soap to be had fol
those purposes.
One can so manage as not to lose even
the least part OF cake of toilet or other
soap, aud can do it in a very SIMPLE way
The cake should not be allowed to be
come entirely exhausted. Then, when
it 10 worn down to fairly thin slab, /,
may be pasted on TO the side of q new
cake, and the two can be used together.
The thin slab pasted on the larger piece
will soon disappear altogether, and not
an iota OF the substance will have failed
Of its purpose.
At least one cake must, of course, be
held In reserve. When the proper time
arrives, IL can be unwrspped and dipped
In water. The thin slab of the used cake
should be stuck, while wet, against It's
side. An hour or 30 to dry and the two
are thoroughly welded into one.
This il economy in small matter, but
economy In all kinds of matters pays In
these times.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25
How To Make Good Coffee.

The following 10 our favorite way o
making good boiled coffee. For rather
strong coffee measure one fifth as much
coffee as cold water, mix with the dry
coffee one egg-sbell or little white oil
egg, with cold water enough thoroughly
to moisten the coffee. Add the rest OF
the cold water, and bring very slowly to
. boil; allow to boil two or three min
utes, then pour in little very cold water
to promote settling, and set the pot for
Ave minutes on the back of the stove Ca
settle. The coffee can then be poured
of from the grounds into a bot pot, or
It can be served from the pot 10 which II
was made.
As for the percolator coffee, there are
so many different styles Of percolators,
and adapted 10 90 many different kinds
of fuel, gas, electricity, etc., that the
methods of making coffee vary slightly
according to the difference In the make
OF the peroolator.
Be sure that you buy q good brand Of
coffee, for no skill In the making will
bring q good cup of coffee from q poor
grade OF the dry coffee.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25

It was married mems night ct th.
revival meeting. "Let all you busbandl
who have troubles on your minds stanc
upl" shouted the emotional preacher a
the height of his spasm.
Instantly every man In the churcf
rose to his feet except one.
"Ahaw exclaimed the preacher, peer
ing out at this lone sitter, who occupied
a chair near the door and apart from tht
others. "You are the one in Million
at amt that" piped back this ont
helplessly, as the rest Of the congrega
tion turned to gaze suspiciously at him
81 can't get up-I'm psralyzedr'
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25
Points on Good Cooking.

Cookery in its full meaning 10 science
a. we'll ~ profession, and a. such II is
. potent civilixing factor. As . pro-
fession Il cannot be learnt by mere theo-
retical studies, for IL requires constant
practice and experience.
Good cooking 10 the greatest boon to
mankind, and adds considerably to the
comfort OF any home; bad cooking. on
the other hand, Is not only wasteiul, but
also the cause OF disoontept and unhap-
pinsss, and thus nothing short Of an In
suit b nature.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25

It was a very wet day and the bus
was packed like sardine box.
One loquacious passenger seated near
the door engaged the conductor in con.
versation.
A little way farther on the bus stopped
and all but this passenger got out.
As the last mans costtails disappeared
the loquacious one remarked:
General exodus, thst!'
"Was itp" said the conductor with In
terest. 81 didn't notice him particular
ly, but thought he looked like mill.
tary man."
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25
SHE FEELS FINE NOW

Your kidneys need help If your hand.
or feet are swollen and there is puffy
look under the eyes. Mrs. L. Gibson,
18th and Edison St, LaJunta, Colo,
writes: "My kidneys gave me great
deal of trouble for some time. l took
Foley Kidney Pills and they helped M
right away. There Is such . change in
me feel fine now" Sold Everywher
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25

"Is this the office of the Toadvint
Clar on?"
Eyes, sir" answered the rubicund old
gentleman who was louuging in The
doorway with corncob pipe stuck in
his mouth.
"And is 1t the leading paper here?"
"Sir," replied the old gentleman, will
An impressive air, 81 feel that 1t is 8
duty 1 owe myself and my family to tell
you that the Clarion Is the leading paper
of Toadville. Furthermore-ahem-
there is no other paper here"
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25
HOW TO DESTROY A GOOD
DISPOSITION

Bad dIgestion will ruin the best dis.
position. II the world looks dark and
blue, II you are generally tout OF sorts''
and feel stuffed up and uncomfortable,
just take Foley Cathartic Tablet. Re.
lieves mean headaches, biliousness,
bloating, sour stomach, constipation and
Ills that follow disordered digestion.
Sold Every where.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25
GRANDMOTHER KNOWS WHAT'S
l00n

Mrs. V. NJ. Katz, SOP Armondale St.,
n. s., Pittsburg. Pa. writes: 81 used
Foley's Honey and Tar for my little
grandson as he had q bad cold, and il
did him lots Of good. used lot of II
when my own children were small"
This old reliable medicine helps coughs,
colds, Group and wbooping cough. Sold
Everywhere.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25
CUT THIS QUIT IS WORTH
MONEY

Cut out this slip, enclose with 30 Il
Foley 6 Co., 1885 Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, Ill.,, writing your name sDt
address clearly. You will receive IL
return trial package containing Foley
Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs
colds and group. Foley Kidney Pill'
and Foley Cathsrtic Tablets. Sold Every
where.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25

NEVER SAW ANYTHING BETTER
Mrs. A. B. Griffith, Box 154, Andrews,
Ind, writes: "Lsst winter my family all
bad the flu tried Foley's Honey and
Tar and never saw anything better.
From now on I will not be without
Foley's Honey and Tar In the house."
Sold Everywhere.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25
HaY Farm For Sale.

Cuts 20 tons of hay and can be made
to cut more. Situated 2 IA miles from
South Paris village. Good potato land.
Mostly machine moving. Barn for stor.
ing hay. Also wood LOT, large enough
to supply wood for one family. For par
ticulars inquire of
G. NJ. MERRILL,
20tf South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25

"Here's some health expert says We
don't need sugar."
"He must be one of those guys who
are always taking the sweetness out OF
life."
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25

Recently Mrs. Edith Wharton, the
A mericsn novelist, was engaging maid
for her apartment.
"Of course, madam" said one girl she
interviewed, "you won't expect me to
sweep?"
"Ob, no, indeed"
"Nor answer the door bellp"
"Certainly not"
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest to the ladies
d solicited. Address: Editor HonxkAK1Rs'
COLUMN. Oxford Democrat. South Paris. Ne
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25

"No, no." Mrs. Wharton interrupted
graciously. ~ expect none OF these
things from my parlor maid. only
want her to look at, and for that you are
too plain"
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25
WANTED.

Man to work on farm for seven
months. Small rent could be fur
nished if wanted. Address A. B. c.,
Democrat Office, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25
GIVES CREDIT THROUGH TIE
LAND

II bad weak bladder, bad kidneys ant
liver" writes Willie Carter, Luxar, Pa
~ could not sleep we'll and my baci
panied me awful. I had dizzy feeling
in the morning. Since taking Foley Kid
ney Pills I have been relieved Of all suof
ailments" Sold Everywhere.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25
STATE OF MAINE.

T. a NO. (Rilsyl. part Of. being an undivided one
half Of lots = y ana IN the nrst range OF lots
iying sasterly Of the height Of land IN the second
q 20-acre strip across the west side that part OF
lot lying west Of the river. lots and and that
the third rAngc Of lots n oa3d toWu6htp; lots I.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25
Chlild's
nerves

During childhood years the nerves
are delicate and easily disturbed.
Sleeplessness, restlessness, and
other nervous attacks often Indicate
worms. Worms are a common dis
order with children and weaken the
nervous system if not attended to
promptly.
Keep bottle of "L.F." Atwood's
Medicine ready at all times. A good
dose taken at the first sign Of any
such trouble, will quickly establish
a normal, healthy state, improve the
digestion, and purify the blood;
General health will be improved and
many serious attacks warded off by
small doses, taken regularly.
You are taking no risk in using this
well-known household remedy, which
has helped the digestion and health
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25

of both children and
adults for over 60
years. You probably
have many neighbors
who have relied on it
all their lives. A large
bottle, containing 60
doses for SOC. Get one
today from your dealer.
L.F." Medicine Co,
Portland, Maine.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25
PLANKED SHAD
DUCHEssE POTATO

To pint of hot riced potatoes add two
tablespoonfuls of butter, half teaspoon
full of salt, the beaten yolks Of three eggs
and enough hot milk to let the mixture
pass easily through forcing bag.