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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-26
CONFESSIONS
OF A BRIDE
Copyright. N. E. Al

ooo Always Likes to Say Good
Word for Man Who i5 Down and Gu,
Jane dear! You've got to stop think.
Ing about the whole blamed Honolulu
affair" commanded my husband.
Three days ago we reviewed and
condensed the letters which detailed
the tragedy and since then you've talk.
ed about nothing else. Please, my
love-"
81 can't help being anxious to get
the next letters. Bob. Neither can
you. It's easy enough for you TO order
me to shape my mind according to Il
pattern you set for it. That's your
right as dear devoted husband. l
suppose. but you see, my mind jest
runs along in Its own way!"
Seems to me I've noticed that lit.
tic peculiarly OF YOUR mind" chuckl-
ed my husband. "Also OF your tongue"
he added. And then he gave mo real
kiss to show that he didn't mean 10
be horrid. Growing nicer with time
is the test of orally choice husband,
I suppose.
81 can't help thinking how queer
it is that Chrys should be nursing
Certcis! can't help wondering how
Katherine is feeling now that Don
Manuel is dead, as a result of her
own plot-an end she couldn't possibly
forsec. Maybe she loved him. At
any rate, he was devoted to her. But
you can never tell about her-she's
such fllrt. Perfectly ready to flirt
with you, Bob! Yes, she is. You
needn't scowl so, my dear. And isn't
it curious that Chrys should have sent
that crazy sailor off in small boat
with the conspirators? Sometimes I
fancy she half expects Sandy Mccall
to give Certeis and tho Russians a
good big scare! Chrys isn't above Tx.
ing revenge, you know. 1t surely must
be very disagreeablc to believe that
you have been intrigued into a mock
wedding ceremony. But, of course, I
don't believe Chrys went so far as to
want the poor sailor to murder his
Passengers. Certainly she never
dreamed he would kill himself in or.
der to get rid of the plottcrs. or
course 1 don't consider him a muir.
derer. To me he is a martyr. Now,
Bob! Just imagine the situation"
My husband iterrupted my mono
logue with violent shake of his head
and an indignant growl:
Not me! You're doing very well,
Anyway. can't help thinking con.
tinually about the sailor. He died to
promote the peace OF the world, now
didn't he, Bob? Every time a. con.
spiracy like that is scotched, this
weary world has a fresh chance to
settle down to a real peace, hasn't
Sandy did big thing for US all.
But, my girl, you're getting historical.
I can't see Chrys was responsible for
the tragedy, as you imply. She was
impulsive as usual. That's her way.
That's Dads way. They think they
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-26

fled IN running away he assured her.
his dark eyes big With interest while
beneath the little table he gripped his
napkin as II II were some ones neck.
DO you really mean IT. It's so good
10 hear you say r.. she confessed.
During the rest OF the trip they were
almost constantly together, reading to
each other or exchanging anecdotes or
their past lives, and when at last the
day al arrival came Jack and Edith
left the car together, he carrying her
bag and RIidng her through the
cfowtl. With thrill he realized how
very "hnabandiy" he must look. He
glanced hastily around for his uncle,
soon to see him and his daughter
looking eagerly about.
LouiEa saw Jack first and sped to-
ward him, her face ripping with
smiles, but 20 his astonishment she
rlShhd straight Up to Miss Westeell
and thSs% her arms around her, bulb
bling greetings and welcome. LOS
mond held his breath in amazcment.
You old dear, whatever brought
you here?' Louisa asked excitedly,
and went on without waiting for an
answer. And here's cousin Jack. Why
didn't you tell us you were going to
bring Edith with you? didn't even
know you knew her"
rs he your cousin?" Edith inquired.
What surprise"
Then turning to Mr.. Losmond she
explained: Louisa and I went to COL
lege together and were the very chum-
Now Jack began to understand.
Louisa towed Edith awey and seat.
ed her in the back OF the waiting ma
chine, leaving Mr.. Bennett to take
care Of hi snephew.
II didn't know you knew the little
Westell girl. She's a great favorite
with u.s." Bennett said as they settled
themselves in the front seat of the
car.
Sure! We've known each other for
ages. Haven't we. Edith?" he called
daringly over his shoulder.
IL should say go. Jack" she smiled
with gurgle Of Unsurpassed laugh
ter. a
''In fact we're" the man went on.
his heart humping.
Jack, how dare you!" the girl es.
claimed.
IAN right. dear, we'll keep It til;
later il you'd rather"
This is too wonderful! I'm simply
knocked off my feet, said Louisa
breathlessly.
"T am. too said Edith.
II am, too" said Jack blissfully.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-26
How Ladies Improve
Locks!

Many ladies old and young. suffer
round Of torture with theG nerves
ana many are so frail, thin and blood
less that tn ar splendid features are
lost sight of, while 4 vain attempt to
conceal the angularity of the figure
dcceiVes no one but themselves and
really excites the pity or ridicule OF
mo world said a well known largely
employed practicing physician, in a
recent lecture at young ladies col
lese. II do not mind exposing a lit
Tie secret of mine 10 all such. as IT
can Go no harm and may result in
much happiness and health. II 1;
Simply this: Any thin, bloodless, nerve
tortured man or woman can become
as lit as Tie fittest by taking res,l
larly for several months an easily OBJ
tanned pharmaceutical product known
by the profession and pharmacists as
thrce-srain hypo-nuclane tablets, put
Up in sealed packages with directions
for home USE"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-26
STOP ITCHING eczema
Penetrating, Antiseptic Zemo
wan Help You

Never mind how often youhave tried
and failed, you can stop burning. itching
eczema quickly by applying zemo.
Furnished by any druggist for Csc. Extra
large bottle, $l.oo. Healing begins the
moment Zemo Is applied. In q short
time usually every trace Of eczema.
letter. pimples rash, blaciheads and
similar skin diseases VIII be removed.
For clearing the skin and making il
vigorously healthy, alwaysuse Zemo, the
penetrating, antiseptic LIQUID. Itis not
agreasy salveandit doesnotstain. When
others fail 1t is the one dependable
treatment for skin troubles OF an KINDS.
Tie E W. Ross Go. c1syslsad. o.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-26
BY CORA MOORE,

New York's Fashion Authority.
New York, April 26.-Entire dresses
OF georgettc or chiffon cloth are ez.
tremely popular for afternoon or res.
taurant wear. Almost invariably they
arc OF one color with a girdle or sash
to give the accent.
Virginia Harmed, Ia 1.-THE Famous
Mrs. Fair" wears brown crepe chir.
fon over cream.colored satin. which
illustrates this mode. The skirt is
caught up at the foot, harem-wise, and
the bodice is draped low over corse.
let of chiffon and lace. 1t is cut kim
ono-fashion. the back, including tho
back of the sleeves, being carried
right on down to form the skirt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-26

can shape fate to suit themselves.
Fate surely knotted up the threads
OF life when Hamilton Certeis became
Chrys' patient" | exclaimed. Now
that lie is sick and aboard her yacht,
the man is safely outside OF her re.
venge for time!"
My dear husband always seizes an
opportunity to say good word for a
man who is down and out. Naturally
he hunted for something kind to say
about Certcis and finally he. evolved
this:
Cert has a grand chaa@ to repent
my dear!"
Repent? A man can't-at his age?"
l exclaimed in astonishmcnt.
There's a bit Of good in every vii
lain, / suppose" said Bob. Consider
Certeis fro an international point of
view and he Is a scoundrel. In every
other relation. he has always been a
gentleman. In Germany no would be
honored. Here he Is bounded as a
spy. Geography determines a mans
point of view"
But there's our personal relation
to Certeis," said.
Il haven't forgotten 1t. Personally.
l don't believe he ever deceived Chrys.
It's more logical to suppoIe that the
little lady lawyer was mistaken. I've
known Certeis so long. At times I've
been deucedly jealous of him. Finally
the war made US enemies. In the end,
We came to blows. Nevertheless. my
dear, as one man may judge another,
! can't think Certets capable of play.
ing a vulgar trick on the Lorimers.
He's a high-priced political scoundrel.
not a cheap cad"
"rhen our. Chrys may turn out to
be real duchess after ALL" 1 exclaim.
ed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-26
ADVENTURES OF THE TWINS
(By Olive Roba. Bqton)
Miss Lady-Bug Arrives.

But now pupils
and Nick that Professor getting impatient MY my"
Sng out his watch minutes
mad to dollar today biseed
an an! Here comes somebody
- - ~ ANfNeN Wv" :" teSe+'e N4e new
shiny - " N'
want to learnNto tmidly this the placer?
1T certainly professor voice
@ up the path where he had his piano
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-26
az AppIs.

Eve corrupted Adam with II.
William Tell set worlds record
with Il.
The small boy risked a whipping
for It
The american people extracted the
juice OF IL.
Nature put kick IN Il
Congress took the Joy out Of IT,
Evening Post
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-26
SISTER MARYS
KITCHEN
(Copyright, 1920, y E. Al

Nowadays when one OF the big
mans shirts wears out around tho
neck, we make it over into a perfectly
good but perfectly plain shirt waist for
morning wear.
The stiff linen collars rub and wear
the cloth just at the neck and the rest
of the shirt is usually too whole to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-26

Watch for later details about
our next Saturday Night Sale.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-26

The London Daily Express h o.
ferinG prize OF $4,000 10 avtators
making a flight from Great Britain
to India and back.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-26

Embroidery imported from switzer-
and during March amounted to So
100000, as against s1.S6O.O0 in Feb
ruary and 100000 in March, 1919.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-26

throw away. There Is plenty of ma
|terial to make plain tailored waist
for woman. And the coIors in mems
shirts never seem to fade, SO the waist
looks quite fresh.
II the cuffs are worn one can make
short sleeves and be both comfort
able and fashionable at the dishpan.
or II the material warrants the extra
time and trouble white collar and
cuffs could be used.
Menu for Tomorrow
BREAKFAST = stewed prunes,
cooked cereal, hot buttered toast,
coffee.
LUNcHEoN-Hom omelet, toasted
mullins, kiss pudding, tea.
DINNER-Clear soup, croutons,
casserole OF chicken, mashed potatoes,
buttered beets. celery and radishes,
tunket ice cream, cake, coffee.
My Own Recipes.
Junket ice cream Is both nourishing
and delicious. Also easy to make, for
1t requires no turning, is in fact spoil
ed II stirred . A iunket dessert is one
of the easiest to digest. The juRket
turns the milk into a digested state
before we have a ch11co at 1t our.
selves.
HAM oMELET.
5 eggs.
/ teaspoon salt -
Ia teaspoon pepper
tablespoons hot water
l LIZ tablespoons butter
l cup white sauce
I'D cup chopped ham.
Beat whites and yolks Of eggs sep
arately. Add salt. pepper and hot
water to yolks and beat till thick and
lemon colored. Beat white till stiff and
dry and fold into yolks. Melt butter
In frying pan and turn in omelet. Put
over a slow fire and cook until puffy.
Then put in hot oven to finish cook.
ing the top. When firm to the touch
the omelet is done. Sprinkle ham over
and fold and remove to hot platter.
Pour white sauce round. The ham may
be put into the sauce.
KISS PUDDING
! 1-2 tablespoons butter
3 eggs
! LIZ tablespoons corn.starch
2 cups scalded milk
1-2 cup sugar
tablespoons powdereS sugar
Beat yolks Of eggs with sugar till
light. Add butter and cornotarch.
Stir in milk and cook, stirring con.
stantly, till thick. Pour in a buttered
pudding dish and cover with the
whites of the eggs beaten till stiff and
dry with the powdered sugar. Put in
oven and brown slightly. Serve with
whipped cream.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-26
MARY.
NO CHANCE To Tn,f

Louise-"Have YOU a speaking &C
quatntance with Mrs. Teller?"
Julia-"No, just a listening ONE
Life.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-26

81 want to learn to sing" said timdy placer"
what would like chips and he ran
scale the piano with with his fine
May ~" ~ -AuS-hus ia ike 70 learn that
not exactly said the professor patrozns
way as he wheeled his
Well try tho " WV H' ~ 'N 'N'e1' eNe'Ses
dhe twins then hi the on the
piano bracket Now Stick wings wiggle them
sound ~ " N "Na' one ""' ''iu' but no
NO no. mo-" cried Professor skylark That's
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-26
"A Pleasant Time Enjoyed by ALP

you attended our sale last Saturday night between you
WI" appreciate the ftnness of the above heading asredy
those who took advantage Of exceptional offerings did "noy
pleasant tme and the great success is putting
mildly We sold number Of excellent suits selected from our regular
Stocks at half price, capes and coats $ several es.tha
price, Hats Gloves and other things specially provided the sale also
were sold at much less than going to keep us on the
continue remarkable Saturday night bargains we promise some
thing for each weekend always desirable always good quality
ways substantial savings
Watch for later details about
next Saturday Night Sale.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-31
Tense PRESSURE
ON HER HEAD
my Sides, Back and Head
Panied Me Just All the
Time" Says Alabama
Lady. Who Took Car
dui and Got Well.

Uniontown, Ala.-"After the birth of
my baby, l came near dying, writes
Mrs. Maude Felts, of Uniontown. ~
was in an awful condition. 4. 1t
Just looked like I would die.
81 couldn't bear anyone to even
touch me. l was so sore, not even to
turn me in bed. My sides, back and
head all panied me, just all the time.
1--WE had the doctor every day and he
did everything he knew how. it looked
like. Yet l lay there suffering such
intense pains as seems I cant describe.
FINALLY, I said to my husband. let
us try Cardui. He went for It at
once. and before I had taken the first
bottle the came back. the soreness
began to go away and began to
mend. The intense pressure seemed
all at once to leave my head. and be-
fore long I was up.
81 took three bottles and was we'll
believed Cardui saved my life I
can not praise it enough for what it
did for me-"
If you are a woman, and need
a tonic
Take Cardui the Woman's Tonic
adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-31
GIVES QUALIFICATIONS
OF IDEAL YOUNG WOMAN

COLUMBUS. o., May 81. CBy Inter
national News Service DO you know
what the qualifications of the ideal
young woman should be-
Well, here they are, from the view
point of a clergyman:
Rev F. f. White, pastor of the oak
wood Methodist Episcopal church here,
says the ideal young woman should
he natural and not artificial; jolly, yet
not boisterous. popular but not conspic-
uOuS never rude to her mother, and
not he on the marriage market"
In his opinion, a young woman's edu
cation should include a preparation for
home making, professional life and cit-
Eenship
"A young womans influence is large
~ responsible for the attitude of a
young man toward morals, he said
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-31
WOMAN,
1O8, SAYS GOD HAS
FORGOTTEN HER

SPRINGFIELD, H., May 81. CBy In
ternational News Service. Illinois
Oldest woman, Mrs. Antc!nette Smith,
aged los years, wants to know if God
has forgotten her. She believes He
has, for she wants to die, To her life
is a trial
ON the day before she celebrated her
1oSth birthday, April 49, Mrs. Smith
said:
God has forgotten I'm here"
The wOmans history Is an interest
ing one. 1t dates back to 1872 when
she was born on the island of Madeira,
near Portugal Mrs Smith is a Por-
tuguese. Before her marriage her
name was Alves When a child the
family, through persecution, was forced
into exile. Religion was the cause Her
mother was condemned to die, but ap-
peals were taken to Queen Victoria of
England by Interested friends and her
sentence was committed to fine
Queen Victoria obtained the commute
ton through her friendship with Queen
Donnt Maria, the then ruling sovereign
Of Portugal But Mrs. Smiths mother
could not pay the fine, so she was kept
In prison for % months. When released
the family fled to Trinidad. After two
years residence there, they emigrated
to America. shortly after arriving in
New York the family came by tedious
stages TO Illinois, settling in Jackson
vile, a few miles from here
The AlveS family is probably the old
est living family in the United States,
All lis members are noted for longevity,
John Nvrs, Of salt Lake city. who IS
only So years is the baby" Manuel
Alves a farmer, living near Jackson
vile. is % years old, Mrs. j. Figuerla,
Of Brooklyn 81, and J. j, Alves, Of
Falmngdalc. H., So Mrs Smith is
thg oldest member Of the. family,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-31
Face Peeling Habit
Becoming Fashionable

Women of fashion and refinement
seem to have been acquiring the mer-
coiZed wax habit, depending less and
less upon cosmetics for their complex
ion difficulties. 1t does seem lot saner
to just peel off the wornout skin when
it loses its youthful color and appear
ance-now. that this can be done so
easily, safely painlessly and econom-
ically,
There is no trouble getting merco-
lized wax at any drug store Can ounce
will do), since its virtues have become
generally known here, and there's no
trouble using it-just as you use cold
cream, applying at night, washing It
off next morning, The wax takes off
the old scarf skin, in tiny flakes, a little
each day. The new under skin which
gradually appears, is velvety soft and
beautifully White, radiant with girlish
loveliness. Any surface trouble like
pimples. red or yellow patches, freckles,
etc vanishes of course with the dis
carded cuticle. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-31
STOP HEADACHE
REMOVE CAUSE
Your Money Back While You
Wait at Counter if Aspironal
Elixir Does Not Relieve in
Two Minutes. Absolutely
Safe.

You can save half an hour or more
of headache pain by taking the new
Aspronal Elixir instead of the slow
acting tablets that have to wait so
long to be digested and absorbed. AS
pironal being liquid acts almost instant
ly and is preferred by the doctors for
the reason that it is not dangerous to
the heart
The next time you have a headache
go to your nearest drug store, hand
the clerk half a dollaf for a bottle of
AspirUnal and tell him to serve you two
teaspoonsful in little water. With
your watch in your hand count off two
minutes and call for your money back,
as per manufacturers guarantee, If
you can't feel your headache fading
away within the time limit.
Doctors recommend and druggists
guarantee Aspironal because ,hey know
it acts so much quicker without the
slightest danger to the heart and be-
cause it removes the cause of bilious
and sick headaches by its gentle action
on the liver. Aspronal corrects bilious
ness and contipation thereby prevent
ing the return Of your headache next
day. All druggists invite and expect
you to try Aspironal, 50 1on't be bash
full. Everybody is doing it. Same
guarantee applies to colds, coughs and
neuralgia. adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-31
USE EYES WHEN
BUYING ASPIRIN
Take Tablets Without Fear, If
Marked With the Safety
"Bayer Cross"

To get genuine "Bayer Tablets of
Aspirin you must look for the safety
"Bayer Cross on each package and on
each tablet.
The "Bayer Cross" means true, world
famous Aspirin, prescribed by physi-
clans for over eighteen years, and
proved safe by millions for Colds, Head
ache, lGarache, Toothache, Neuralgia.
Lumbago, Neuritis, and for Pain in
general Proper and safe directions are
in each unbroken "Bayer' package
Handy tin boxes of u tablets cost
but a few cents Druggists also sell
larger "Bayer' packages. Aspirin is
the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture of
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of Salicylicacd.
adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-31
From Thin To Plump
Girls

The expressions OF happiness and
gratitude of several of his young lady
patients, for whom he prescribed the
recently successful flesh forming prod
uct. known as three grain hypo-nu-
clane tablets, is related by physicians
in one of the medical publications and
it comes as a surprise TO the ordinary
layman to learn the heart throbs OF
distress which seems to effect so many
young people who are abnormally thin.
Also to know that the weight can be
so readily increased by the use, reg
'ularly for several months, of this pc
culiarly named preparation, now OBJ
tainable of the best apothecary shops
in sealed packages with complete in
structions for self administration.
adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-31

Here is a fashion suit for the very
feminine miss which is a happy COM
bination of style and service. It is
fashioned Of navy tricot serge, which
is always a practical and serviceable
fabric, 1t is not too ornate, merely
trimmed with a deep collar of taffeta
and taffeta tabs on the coat front and
sleeves. CroCheted aCorns dangling
from the silk tabs are the only other
bit of trimming. Two of the seasons
favorite features are shown here in the
apron tunic, which flares al the hips,
and the eton jacket with its kimono
sleeves. The suit is not extreme but
yet it is distinctive enough to be termed
out of the ordinary. 1t permits of many
charming effects in the matter of
blouses. The >overblouse may be worn
to form a vestee; a tuck-in blouse with
frill over the collar is also pretty,
or the little peplum blouses with their
fetching ruffes just peeping out from
under the jacket is also good accom-
paniment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-31
MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD.

JONESBORO. Ark. May 81. (Spl y
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock memoir
ial services were held in the court
square in this city.
The Jonesboro band furnished music
for the program, and Hon j. G. Sloane.
of Paragould. delivered the memorial
address. The monument was decorat-
ed in memory of those who made the
supreme sacrifice in both the Civil war
and world war
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-31
FOR SKIN TORTURES
Zemo, the Clean, Antiseptic
Liquid, Just What You
Need. Is Not Greasy

Don't worry about eczema or other
skin troubles. You can have clear,
healthy skin by using Zemo. OBJ
tanned at any drug store for 35c, or
extra large bottle for $1.00.
Zemo generally removes pimples,
blackheads, blotches, eczema and ring
worm and makes the skin clear and
healthy. Zemo is clean, penetrating,
antiseptic liquid, neither sticky nor
greasy and stains nothing. 1t is easily
applied and costs a mere trife for each
application. 1t is always dependable.
The E. W. Rose Co., Cleveland, o.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-31
WTAL|TAS
PROLONGS LIFE

equals this wonderful product of ma
ture-Nitalitas-in stimulating nerve
and vital force in the human system
With the aged, its effects arf marvellous
and for the young and middTe-aged it is
without an equal in building up the
blood and system generally. You can
Danish Rheumatism, Indigestion, Stom-
ach, Kidney, Liver or Nerve disorders
by the use of Vitalitas. 1t is effective
where all else fails Get a bottle from
your druggist today adv