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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-12-31

Smile, dodgast you, and keep ever
lasungly at it, even if it does make
you resemble a bllthering idiot, be-
cause 1t Is much better to smile than
gloom and crouch, always. The first
day you begin. smile fifty times; the
next day sixty, and keep it up until
you reach 200. 1t will expand your
face several inches until 1t looks iik.
hucieberry map of the Garden of
Eden, but, of course, il you are an I'M
dertaker. you will have to get into
some other line of business-Brigh I'm
City (Utah) Journal.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-12-31

The Industrial wave OF depression
that is sweeping the country is due
In a measure ia, the period Of pros
perity thaA we enjoyed. 1t is 4
natural reacthths FROM the state Of
af55vanca. -Sparks (NevJ Trlbups
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-12-31

The high price of lumber has pro-
duced at least one beneficial result
People no longer carry chips on THEN
shoulders.-Winnemu (Ne,.) Star
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-12-31

The young man who sQuanders his
money has many companions, but few
friends. Men form friendships for
those whom they can respect, and no
one respects another who dissipates
his substance in rlotous living ogan
(Ulah) Journal
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-12-31

When president and congress work
together, hills are ironed into valleys,
and roads made smooth. Neither
president nor congress alone bears the
full responsibility. Neither alone can
have all the knowledge. Both must
be involved in every important ma
tional movement. Boise U1aho)
Statesman.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-12-31

Owing to the prevailing high cost of
nails, the journalistic industry which
has. been very active for the past half
years. of mailing campaign lies, will
not take needed rest and give the
public the same.-Brigham City (Utah)
Journal
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-12-31

Office seekers going to Washington
TO Interview the new president should
remember that the roads are in bad
shape for walking home in March,
Richfield (Utah) Reaper.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-12-31

Jellyfish are left on the rocks when
the tide goes out. No doubt they com
plain of adverse conditions. They can
not adjust themselves to the situation
-Buhl Udaho) Republican.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-12-31

"A friend In need" would be all
right If you could depend upon him
still to be your friend when you are
in need.-Gardnerville (Nev.) Record
Courier.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-12-31

The reform wave is getting an early
start in this state, and 1t is dull day
when some new petition fails to mate
rialize proposed alright anti
gambling law Is the latest to appear.
Virginia City (Nev.) Chronicle.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-12-31

Only two persons are residing in
Rhyolite now. In It's boom days the
town had 1000 or 5000 residents, but
the houses are rapidly falling into
decay now and not even a prospect is
being developed in that section. Ac-
cording to the men who have just re-
turned, the town is truly "ghost
.ity."-Tonopah (Nev.) Bonanza.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-12-31

Every community has its spirit.
With some it Is one of honor and in
tegrity and progressive intellectually.
With others the spirit of greed. gouge,
repression and retrogression predomi-
mates The first attains its aim in
life, while the latter aims no higher
than that which it attains. We of this
community have our choice. We can
progress with the march of time, OF
we can procrastinate while time
marches by.-Parma (Idaho) Review.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-12-31

Mister Lenine, over there in Russia
Is said to be uncommonly anxious to
turn the United States to Bolshevlsln.
Our compliments to Mister Lenine, but
we have to say that he is entirely mis-
taken as to the nature of the folks
that inhabit these little old United
States. - American Falls (Idaho)
Press.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-12-31

The ultra-dry bgots are going, TO
help undo even the good in that law,
II they do not let up. The people are
already in some protest. The ques.
ton was informally submitted in two
states, Massachusetts and North Da
kota, and both of them voted moder
ately wet. (Nev) News
The evening world., 1920-08-17
PONzI AGREES
TO RECEIVERSHIP
CoRt Considering Whether TO Ap-
point one or Three Men
to Act

BOSTON. hug. UT was agreed
,n the Fcaernl Cnur to-day tna'
charles Ponzis qWo%-Acnes scheme
should be placed in rcceivershtp for
the benefit OF the 10000 outstanding
creditors whuse claims run into sew
erai millions OF dollars
Counsel FOR Pnnzi joined with peii-
tIdhink creditor and Attorney Gen
erai Ailen In an agreement that a
receivership was advisable. but ad-
vahced the possibility that Ponzi
wnnid prove to be solvent after all.
ana asked for representation in the
reaesvershp. Judge Morton took un-
d6f advissment the question whether
oBe or three receivers should be
named.
The court room was crowded with
those who had trusted in PonzIs
promises.
The evening world., 1920-08-17
us. ADMITS GIRL
VICTIM OF LOVE
Soldier Who Called Marcelle Via
carl and Family Here Now Is
Married to Another.

A special board o immigration in
spectors to-day admitted TO the United
states Nine Jean Niacari. her seven
teen year old daughter. Mnrcelle. and
two little sons. CASTOR and PAU,
though they have only few hundred
dollars and no man TO take care Of
them.
Marceile showed letters and cable
grams from Ivan w. Fisk, an American
soldier Of sharon. Pa. urging her TO
come 70 this country so that he might
redeem his promises 10 her and TO bring
her mother. She also showed letters
from members Of Fisk's family telling
OF his marriage in Pittsburgh TO n
widow with one child. There was a let
ter from Fisk's married sister tn Aus
tin. Tex, offering the girl home.
The evening world., 1920-08-17

picture director, to show cause why he
should not consent 90 the adoption OF
HE three-year-old daughter. Rozene
Margaret
Kaiser says Mrs. Greppin was
awarded a divorce Feb. rs. 1919. and
that he married her ten days later.
They came to this city, bringing the
child with them. He states the child's
.pother has property Of $250,00O and an
ilcome Of more than $4,000 a year.
TiH mother he says. has consented to
theN legal adoption.
The evening world., 1920-08-17

France. At midnight they parted,
Near Ralph and Gates Avenues three
men attacked Mulrnnnan, telling him
rise, he attracted policeman by
throwing n stone through nearby
window. A Bushwick Hospital sur
geon took seven stitches In his head.
Mulrannan started home in a car and
.awoke at o'clock
The evening world., 1920-08-17

tions OF face and head and lost 11sO.
At T.. NJ yesterday Mulrannan
drew his company's pay $500 and
delivered It before 6 o'clock. At 6 ne
went home TO NO 374 Hancock Street
Brooklyn. At he went to theatre
and there met Joseph McKenna. a
fireman with hom ne had served in
The evening world., 1920-08-17
BEATEN AND ROBBED,
COMES TO IN CAR
Meanwhile Fireman Had Been
Treated by Surgeon and Had
Started Home.

Fireman deorge Mulrsnnan Of En-
gine Company No. 2Bl. sheepshead
nay. awoke to-day on a Putnam Ave-
nue. far after a nlne-hour period OF
aphasia during which he had acquired
seven stitches and numerous lacera-
The evening world., 1920-08-17
SECOND HUSBAND
WOULD ADOPT GIRL
Ilgoued Father Is Ordered TO
SbowC Cause Why He Should
Not Consent.
Not Consent.

NormanAH. Kaiser OS No. 100 West
bsshA strestAto-say obtained from surro-
kafe FoleyNa citation ordering Lloyd
Er4sesa Greppin Of No. 1857 South An
draws Place, Los Angeles. Cal. motion
The evening world., 1920-08-17
North Carolina senate BeGins SAT-
frmme Debate.

RALEIGH, N. c., Aug. l7.-ThS
North Carolina Senate to-day begar
debaae on ratification Of the Federa
woman suffrage Amendment. Botf
suffraGists and Rnti-suffragists crowded
the galleries.
The evening world., 1920-08-17

Two toned Taffeta and Satin
models, of excellent quality and in
attractive styles. >. SIPS (and tax
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-10
A stranger in his home
town.
lTo BE Continued
Ionum Vitae for propetlera.

While inspecting the head Of a golf
club or fitting caster to the dining
room table. few landsmen realize they
are handling wood from the West In
dian guaiacum. or lignum Vitae tree.
says Popular Mechanics magazine.
Fewer realize that this same wood has
been used TO make propeller shaft
hearings for every battleship and ocean
liner on the high seas. This wood.
alone Of the thousands upon the 70 tn,
will survive the grinding rotation %
the great shafts. The reason IS found
on examining llgnum vitae log. The
sap cells are seen to be full Of heavy,
solidified resin. Successive layers Of
fiber are arranged obliquely to each
other, making Il impossible TO split
ia log
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-10

Of shame for what he was about 10 lie
he was ConscienCe-stricken only In
respect to what he had done already.
long ago; and his nervousness was due
merely TO his fear that he might fail
In his purpose.
After ALL what was there Ia dis
courage him? He had worked out
syKtem of campaign as clear. rs defn-
lite. aud as ineNOlphle AS any field
mars vi could ever hope TO devise
and perfect. He was simply bringing
home one vital prnc'pl of trench
fighting TO rely On indirect fire That
was ito fight 70 fight for reputa.
ton lost. and to defend his new nd tan-
tage gained. The end would amply
Justify the means. or # the eud 10
any chance proved to be disastrous,
why. there WAS another principle he
must remembering quarter given or
asked for
"I'll ach EN-" he said unsmilngiy
10 the blurred landscape "I'll show
EN- whether can make good or not
Time Time That's all want
lime z"
At the depot. among the private
cars and taVicabs. a motor omnibus
bore on its side the name of the new
est hotel which was his immediate
objective; but for reasons which he
couldn't have explained. he avoided It,
and S gn led 70 - taxi. As the car
came to standstill at the motor en-
trance 10 the hotel he managed ny
great exercise OF will-power to main
tain his mood Of arrogant conquest,
and Il was imperative for him to main
tain it, inasmuch as his first ordeal
was so soon to come. More than that,
he had an ancient grudge against this
hostelry. for II had successfully de-
clined to continue his credit, refused
10 honor his checks. and, toward the
last. had politely suggested that he
refresh himself somewhere else. Ore
of his most CALLING memories was CON
us<ted with this very entrance his
checks grew hot as he fought the
vision down.
now" snld billiard, on the outer
threshold.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-10

regular, do not suffer the pains / used
TO- keep house and do all my work. I
recommend your medicine to all who
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ter as you like. Mrs. MINNIE MiTcH
ELL, Harrington. Me
There are many women who suffer as
Mrs Mitchell die and whoare being bene-
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II has helped thousands of women wh3
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Inflammation, liberation. Irregularities,
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down feeling. indigestion, and nervous
prostration
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound contains no narcotics or harmful
drugs. 1t is made from extracts of
roots and herbs and is a safe medium
for women, If you need special advice
write Lydia L. Pinkham Medicine Co.
(confidential) Lynn, Mass.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-10

big, You Understandable making
those fellows look cheap That's bet
ter than using a club on 'em. isn't lit
Goals Of fire, man. Goals Of fire Show
EN- what Won car d0--and take your
satisfaction In that Don't fight your
enemies-you don't have to- Make a
profit out Of EN- And then il.
oh well, don't care what you do after
that-come out In the open and give
'eIn the ha-ha or not, just as you like
Could anything be a heater little come
back than that? More sort of Biblical
aud thorough Poetic justice: Could
hT'
billiard was still alert and rigid
There's a good selling argumentf
And something good 10 SELF
"As straight as a shoestrlnE. and as
sure as you're a foot high And II
you can't do business on this ba&s-
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-10

40 be fraternal and heartsninx. ~AaA
we1l both make good until the cows
come home-and / think hear EN-
coming. Don't forget-they can't stop
YOU! Its your second shot at life. aud
you've got the cards stacked the way
you want EN-"
The only thing" billiard had said.
lis the the story"
"D--n il, billiard. what's the mat.
ter with you? Aren't you justitied?"
'Y-e-e-s. but so much OF il sounds
unnecessary to me-erery now and
then. wish we could have thought
up something else, that'S all"
We'll, did weY
40 but"
Then don't be rank quirer! n
was your own idea aud l say It's
darned clever; stand up to #. You
Will, won't you?'
"Oh I'll do that, Mr.. Harmon. I've
got to-"
Yes. you''- got to. And Just keep
smiling. son; that's all. That's what
| hired you for--Start OF smiling, and
III" battles half won already. d.
That's it! Keep your nerve. soni
Good by '" And here he had
staggered Hiliard by another friendly
buffet between the shoulder blades
and swung him cordially into the run.
way, and Disappeared
On the observation platform. Hi.
lard had cnsconced himself behind a
newspaper and cigar, and tried to
hold his emotions and his imagination
in check. His purpose now that 1t was
cryslalliZed brought him no aftermath
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-10
CHAPTER ~.

According 10 the railway schedule
the Journey from New York should
have taken about six hours; as a mat
ter Of fact, II took seven, and yet 10
Hilliard, who hadn't once left tie OBJ
SeryatiOn platform. II was accom-
pliShed with the speed Of projectile
The dramatic value of his purpose had
seized him. and partly on this account.
and partly because he was going home.
he was temporarily relieved Of porcep-
tive Judgment. whether of time space.
or attendant circumstances.
'Now, whatever else you do, son d"
Harmon had adjured him. stick 70
the story First. last, and always
you stick to the story! It's your own
business. In way; and in another
way, it's my business. but you keep
your head clear and don't let anybody
shake you on the facts. and we're both
all right. OF course, you're starting
out by lying-but It's good lie
You're justified As far's the rest of
the worlds concerned. you're a new
man. You're just born. Well, you've
got perfect right to be whatever sou
want TO be. Nobody can prove you
aren't what you say you are. Just
remember these three things: One
capitalize your experience. and All EN-
full Of wartalk-they1l love II; two.
capitalize your position. and stick TO
your story they'll swallow It whole.
and never dream Of the answer E:
three, capitalize your face. and smile.
man. smile" Here he had planted
his hand between billiards shoulder
--~-Ades with a thump which was IueGnt
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-10

Fond Mother--Do you detect any
signs of genius, professor?
Professor Madam. | am not de-
teCtive.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-10
HOLWO KTHY HALL

ncognito-and don't make any mis-
take about It. Is that quite clearT'
Harmon swallowed again.
They'd recognize your voice,
wouldn't they?"
II had to get used TO this one N.Y.
self Something went wrong with my
vocal cords. and the antrum m both
sides was hurt; It seemed to have an
effect like changing sounding-board.' =
80! And you used TO be fatter in
the face. didn't you? How about your
general size, and so on?''
I've taken on twenty-five pounds;
my face ia :, lot thinner, but there's
reason. II hasn't grown on me ii
was manufactured Incidentally, while
| think OF It my strides shortened six
inches That's another Identification
gone Bullet in nay knee. don't ex-
actly limp, but"
Harmon was beaming now, and
flushed with excitement.
That's great. oh! that's wonder
full! Wonderful! Nobody'll know you
from Adam. Thunder and lightn ng
what chanre-what chance Hold
on how wei do YOU know the h'g
men in Syracuse? Aven enough TO
know what their weak points are?
Wen enough to know how 10 approach
EN-? Know Cullen? Know the pu-
rants? Know Embree and McEachern
and Cooke? Know"
AT one time" said Hllard. with
sudden tragedy IN his eyes. 'all those
people you've inst named were about
the closest friends had in the
world"
Well If You've got nerve enough TO
try 10 pass yourself of as a stranger,
why"
".Iust moment The young mans
gesture. although cain. was never
thelesS commanding Now listen
! lived in Syracuse twenty-six years
II ever had any friends there I've
lost EN- now. Z"
"Whose fault was ~"
"Whose fault? Don't make me
and | aren't on speaking terms"
eco ahead" said Harmon. Sstlsf~ :
DO they know you went 10 France:'
They don't know anything left
between two days, I've never written
anybody so much as line 10 cell
where l was. or what was doing !
went over on tramp. A French lieu
tenant got me into the army, and |
didn't give d-n whether I got
killed or not-and then got this. -
His hand was on his cheek. where "A
long scar crossed II. And for over a
year I've been hoping that somehow,
some time, could get back at few
Of those men principally Cui-
len and Durant and McEachern. Get
back hard-you understand Perhaps
his suggestion OF yours will give me
the opening Perhaps Il will. That's
what I'm wondering. I'm thinking it
over That's all"
Harmon controlled himself; his
voice, when It came. was low aud
seductive
Well" he said could you get back
any harder al people who haven't
treated you right than by going back
up there and making good? by put
ting something over on 'em--Something
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-10

YOU couldn't sell gold eagles for
dollar apiece! That's fiatw
$50 l could go back-and honestly
make good? An the way? Prove what
can do? And not have any back
fire in it?"
And have a chance" said Harmon,
nodding ito put yourself in right
again That's what my whole idea
was If you're going to cash in on
your hard luck. boy, you've got to
speak up. That's my policy. Cash in
on this thing the doctors did for you
Let's play il together. son. If It's
sort of whj.ewaShing you want. TN
help you. / don't care cuu'ineutut
what You did to get in wrong in syria
cuSe--it's success that counts Moth.
ing else bur success. Is II bar
gain?"
Hnilard shut his teeth tight; re-
fiected yielded abruptly
IFS a bargain - he said. I'm with
YOU"
Good! Now"
zone moment, lets he frank w'th
each other. Don't get any impression
that I've done anything that's"
Mr.. Hillard, you don't have to talA
like that to me I've had YOU sized
up from the start, haven't II"
Yes, but wanted yon to know"
"But ! do know. son Wild oats.
sort OF. Am right. or am | wrong?
That's why I'm banking on YOU Peu-
pie turned up their noses. maybe. Said
thmgs. Gossip. | know that sort If
business. And you're naturally.
We'll thiS1l poultice everybody. In
cludng Yourself 60 OF back 10 your
old friends. You're new man: they
won't know you. Make EN- new friends
and there you are oh here's an-
other suggestion. What would YOU
say to no salary a all. twenty per cent
commission and no limit to your ex-
pense account7 But you pay la k
half of your expenses out Of your
earned commissions On--Say, three
months tryout. How does that strike
your"
"It why, don't see what
you're driving a"
Because" said Harmon, "you're
worth more than | thought YOU were.
How do | know? I've watched your
ewes, son, You're going into Syracuse
with The finest plan The finest frnnt
and the finest opportunity I've ever
dreamed Of in all my Mel And be-
sides tiat, you've got a spur tl,at even
[ couldn't give you. How are
you liked for money!"
Pm not fixed al all Tn broke"
Harmon fished for his hill-book, and
folded two notes into small com
pass.
Here. Bind the bargain Don't
worry-its an advance. ! know who
Gun truSt-~that's my longest suit.
son Give me receipt. If you Hike
Better not speak TO me again until We
| land. Never know who's aboard thar
might see you later Come to my at
flee at ten o'clock the morning after
we're dOcked. And" He laughed W
patent relief You know. son " ne
said, Tin pretty wise old bird. aud
there's not much that fools me. but
right up to the last second, /
wasn't quite sure whether you'd fake
that job or not. If the surgeon that
mended you could only have doctored
your eyes. sOn--if be could only have
doctored your eyes Whew :" He
stared again at HiiIiard. aud nodded
soberly. onderful--perfectly Won
derfuI." he said. fascinated. "Wheu
you smile at me Ike that. sort 81
feel as though / ought 10 get up aud
take off my hat and apologize 10 YOU.
and Tm hanged II | know what Tor.
Perhaps they overdId il n
tr'fe copied that picture too
well why don't you see II you
can't grow mustache r.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-10
Why uaniei Escaped.

The Teacher-W When the lion found
naniei in his den why do you think he
didn't eat hin up
The Bright I'lpll-'CauSe he was So
glad II wasn't hrs. Lion usin' his deu
f0r II SEWN room.-Dailas News.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-10
-pea4Aps THEY COPIED raAr PICTURE TOO WELL

a
to he
OF bidding a do So
Invaid he
broker is
andh
He left there
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-10

a n O such a bear
ing d o W n feel
ing that | could not
stand on my feet.
! also had other dis
tressing symptoms.
At times / had to
& i've up work. /
tried a number OF
remedies but Lydia
E Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound did
me more good than
anything else. | ana
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-10
FRECKLES
Now 10 the Time 20 Get Rid of
These Usly SpotA-

There's no longer the slightest need Of
feeling ashamed OF your treckles. as Othtns
double strength-~ts guaranteed TO remove
these homeIy spots.
simply get ounce OF Othiue-~doubis
trength-from your druggist, and apply
little Of Il night and morning and you
should soon that even the worst freckles
have begun to disappear. while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. II Is seldom
that more than one ounce IS needed to com
pletely clear the skin and gain a beautiful
clear compile xton.
BE sure to ask for the double strength
Othne. this is sold under guarantees OF
money back X IL fails to remove freckIea
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-10
SICK WOMEN
HEAR ME-
You Can Be Free from Pain
as | Am, if You Do as | Did.

Harrington, Me. IL suffered with
backache, pains through my hipA