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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
ANTS TO URGE
DRY SHIPPING

WARRINGTON. Feh. .s.--s'If pri.
vate interests cannot prufitAhiy op.
crat. shsp. without selling liquor. the
United states government can and
wiii.' declares Wayne u. Wheeler.
general COUNSEL for the Anu-SAioon
league.
Former brswers and distfiiers
are investing their noney IN ship
ping companies. according 10
Wheeler.
"if they are buying ships that
they may sell bcore aboard them
and create saloon propaganda they
are making a characteristic biundsr.'
asserts Wheeler.
rrohibi,ionisss are watching the
sale Of government ships 10 private
companies, according TO Wheeler.
Tho filmsy excuse tina, ships can
not be operated rrofitably except
with bars aboard Them ~ys
Wheeler. '1s making Ne investigate
more carefully other arguments al
vanced fer private control"
Wheeler makes the yelled threat
that unless the beat owners content
themselves with dry shipping" the
Anti Saloon league may protest the
sails Of vessels by the government.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
Father Explains
Death of Infant

CHICAGO. Feb. 2gs-The death Of
f0-month. old Robert Brooks, Of In
Grange. was cleared today with the
confession OF Robert Brooks. the
chiidir father. that he broke The
arms ana legs Of the baby.
Brooks confession. a sordinR 20
police. said that he was attempting
10 straighten tho chlid'a limbs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26

Buttermiik Cream creates beauty
almost like magic. The most won
derful thing about II Is the fact that
whilst it turns the dullest, most life
less complexion to radiant beauty.
and makes red or rough hands or
arms snowy white. yet there is not
the slightest sign OF It's use after
application. 1T actually vanishes
from sight. and the most heated at
,nosrherc VIII not produce tho least
shininess or greasincss of the skin.
No matter whether you are trou-
blcd with poor complexion.
wrinkles. puffiness around the eyes,
freckies. crows feet or lines around
the mouth, ugly finger nails. or Just
simple roughness OF tho face. hands
or arms. caused by wind or sun, you
viii find that any or all OF these
troubles viii quickly disappear with
the use of Towards ButtermillS
Cream.
To. prove this to your complete
satisfaction. sRet q small quantity
today, with the understanding that
the purchase money viii be cheer
fully refunded 10 any dissatisfied
USER
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26

Whether Maj. Albert ID. Smith. u.
T. army aviator. viii attempt a
i.ioo.miie daylight; flight from Be-
attic TO Fan Diego depends upon
proper authorization bsang received
from the Western department Of the
Air Service. Word is expected 90 he
received hero Thursday.
IL permission II granted. MAI.
Smith hopes 10 make the hop" from
Seattle 20 Fan Diego In - hours Of
continuous f1yinE. He viii use a
DH.s. one Of the planes now being
made over Mt tho Bneing airplane
plan, for forest patrol and CONNER
ciai work for the government
The little ons-wated Eop~fth ecout
piano that MAI. Smith used In his
flight TO Seattle In parked NJ th-
jefferson park golf grounds. under
the protection Of the police
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
Veterans Can File
on Oregon Claims

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2s.--worid
War veterans will be given prefer.
nee IN file claims for homesteads on
100 ooe acres o. land In Western Or
ogon. the interior department an.
bounced today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
Photographs Aid
in McAdoo Debate

NEW YORK. Feb. 2s. - Senator
Harding and william q. McAdoo viii
meet in debate here tonight Tina,
Is. Photographic records OF their
speeches will he heard by the Central
Republican club. Other candidates
will appear" later.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
MARSHALL BOY
PASSES AWAY
Adopted Son Of Vice Presi.
dent Dies This Morning
WASHINGTON. F'cb. 70
Morrison Marshall. adopted son
of Vice President Marshall. died
mt Gas q. IN. today.

" Nfe fFf.9'Ut '"as't"'s $500
mt Gas n. m. today.
The child. aged little more than
three years. succumbed 20 nm excess
OF acid In the blood. despite the ef-
forts OF specialists from Johns Hop
ldns hospital 10 save him.
Vice President and Mrs. Marshall
were NJ the bedside a. the end came.
The vice president Cancelled all his
speaking engagements and rushed
back 10 Washington when tho baby .
illness developed.
Everything possible was done 10
save the child. but turnout The night
he drif,ed closer and closer 90 the
brink.
About two years ago Morrison was
taken into the home off the Mar
shalln. There were no formal ndop-
ton proceedings. tut the baby'f
family consented 20 let the vice
preaden, regard him ms his own.
A special latrhenstte was built In
tho Marshall apartment, where food
WINS prepared for Morrison by d
nurse. Another room was filled With
toys, aud he took his airing regu'
larry IN tho vice presidential auto
mobile.
For a time ne thrtved- hut . few
weeks aRo the fatal illness developed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
SIGNS
OIL MEASURE
Leasing Of Valuable Mineral
Lands in West Now Open

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2s--Prcsi-
dent Wilson siRned tho oil land leas.
Ing bill yesterday.
The president delayed affiring his
signature 10 the measure until the
conferences with Chairman Payne
OF the shipping board and Secretary
Daniels had convinced him that OBJ
tanning sufficient fuel oil for the
American fleet would be possible
under the provisions OF the bill
OH lands arc opened 10 long term
leases under the new law.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
Father of 18 Is
Not Complaining

CHICAGO. Feb. c6.--"I don't be-
lisve all this high cost OF living
bunk" Exor Mathews, father Of is
children. declared. ''None Of my
eight girls works. The 10 boys and
earn more than 1850 n week"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
Huge Gas Cusher
California Find

SANTA ANA, Cal. Feb. 2s.--
What II believed to be ono Of the
biggest gas gusheru in southern Call
fornia was brought In yesterday in
the Yorba Linda fields. near here
Gas, oil and rocks are shooting $50
feet into the air. and until tina well
can be controlled IL is estimated 49,.
o0o. 900 feet Of gas will IL wasted
every "a hotire
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
"a Il



Good food In itself fs harmless.
Tho usual reason stomach troubles
arise II due to faulty digestion.
brought about by overwork. sick
ness. oycrsatinE. late hours. etc
The best way 60 correct faulty
stomach troubles due To digestive
mistakes is 10 do what nature wants.
All that nature usually needs In
such cases 10 . little assistance TO
do this work. This IA why doctors
tell you TO Diet Mature IL then
compelled 10 aid herself. You do not
then overwork her when sho In al
ready exhausted.
stuAttn Dyspepsia Tablets go into
your stomach just like food. They
help digest food. and thun. when the
next meal Ia eaten. the system IL
better prepared TO do Its work with
out assistance.
ny following this practice many
have correced their stomaeh trou-
bles. and have conquered the old
''bugbear' OF indigestion.
Always take q Etuarta Dyspepsia
Tablet after meals or just before
bedtime By doing this you viii be
acting wisely and playing safe.
90 to your druggist anywhere and
buy box now. Price so cents.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
Chinaman Planned
to Sell His Baby

CHICAGO. Feb 2e.-MrS Canio
Fone. formerly Mabel Eaton. loved
hcr husband for two years. ai,ho
they didn't speak tho same language.
Then Fong proposed they make a
fortune by selling their Chinese
American baby IN China.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
Hangs Himself in
Home of Friend

OAKLAND. Cal. Feb. ss.--Ed.
ward Parsons. who came here from
Portland. auarrcled with Mrs. James
Hays n, her home. lie asked 60 be
excuscd and left the room. Later
they found him dead. hanging by two
ncckties.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
Drinks Were Not
Soft; Lock Doors

Locked doors greeted the hnbitues
Of Otto Gustnfson's soft drink estab.
llnhment. SOC First ave. Thursday.
Deputy sheriffs raided the place ana
closed II temporarily, when. they say.
they found a quantity OF liquor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
Seattle Citizen
Loses His Liquor

REDWOOD CITY. Cal. Feb. "a
LIQUORS valued al over 1900 were
stolen last night from tho homo OF
y. W. Morohead. official Of the
union OF Co.. Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
APPLES
Retail and Wholesale

Cooking. Eating and
Baking
white Winter Pear
main Apples
Spitxenberg Apples
Delicious Apples
Rome Beauty Apples
Cheian Apples
winesap Apples
Wholesale and Retail
There apples will be
sold and guaranteed
just ms represented by
Dr. Edwin J. Brown,
and for less money
than you can obtain
the same GRADE sp-
pie In Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
Engineers Favor
New Bridge Plan

Unanimous Enforcement Of the
peoprsed bond issue Of $500 900 for
~ construction Of bridge across
~ West waterway at Spokane Vt.
VaE voiced At meeting Of 900 mem
bors Of Seattle chapter Of the Aneri
enn Association OF Engineers. ut the
council chambers Wednesday eve
ning. The bond issue viii be voted
o. as the municipal election next
1uAsday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26

90 20 Stall No. 80. downstairs in
the Westiake Market; ask II that 10
DIR. Edwin J. Browns stall In you
want q bargain In apples. POTATOES.
vegetables. fruits and nuts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26

FREIGHT RATES mus, hs In.
creased an room an railroads return
10 private ownership. according 80
Frank W. Robsnson. freight traffic
manager 81 tho Union Pacific.
visiting here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26

GUILTY or SELLING an auto
ne knew 10 be stolen. was the yer.
DICT returned against II. G. Hamilton
BY = JUN in superior court wednss.
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26

w. y. STOCkLIN sent obscene
matter thru the mails. He admitted
II. Federal Judge Netercr gave him
three months Wednesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26

The star ssv~s istssstlssaiiy prints an
aatva- statement os mAk~- an unJast
einsfH~. nvt our r~p.ress arr human.
snd shsy dsef NH es~,thiux tbey
write shcst. Wbss~v~s sn ~ss.s ee~~ps
inss The star. We ~tii be very glad IN
s.vsess ". and 90 ~iii thsst the fvs~sds
Who rail- u 10 eus sst~stt~n-
Personal taxes will he deiinquen,
after March rs. and not March !. an
stated in Wednesdays star. Al fct'
sonai taxes not paid by March Is Will
draw interes, at the rate ~ IS per
cent per year. says County Treasurer
William A. Gaines.
Anyone who pays their real tArss
before March - gets a rebate Of ,
per cent. Real taxes become de.
iingu-nt juno J. liy paying half Of
the real tar arncrzm~n, before June
!, delinquency intrfra; az ~ per cent
per annum n avoided. and the re-
naming half Of the tax~s can be
paid on or before November 30. IL
the. remainder II not paid by Novefn.
Der 20. interest im charged at thu rate
OF ~ per cent daird from june !.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
Took Acid for Salts;
May Save Him Yet

AKRON. Ohio. Feb. es.--Frauk
Schmidt drank oxaiic acid instead OF
Epson salts. He may live.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26

APARTMENT THIEVES stole A.
yards Of cloth and a quantity Of
clothing wednesday afternoon from
Carl Bryncs. In the Terry apart
msnfs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
This Pretty Girl Defies Age
By Using Ordinary Buttermi|k
To Beauty Her Complexion

Tells Druxgists Net to Take Any
ones Money Uniess This Detirht-
fut New Vanishing Cream Quickly
shows Decided Improvement.
Try IL To-day mt Our IA ,,cuse.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
RAILROAD MEN tcndoI

farewell banquet 10 l.. c. Gilman.
retired federal district director, al
tho Washington hotel Wednesday
night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-26
This Thief Will
Probably Swing

DALLAS. Tex. Feb. 26.--sono.
body stole a swing from the porch
OF w. r.. sieecls few nights ago.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-17

AS the guests left the dining room
Miss julie Childress and Elizabeth
Crews pinned miniature wedding
bolis as souvenirs. Then the guests
entered the living room where Mrs. H..
Is. Aiken and Mrs. Homer S. Black
we'll were entertaining.
During the afternoon Mrs. Luther
Roper contributed to the pleasures of
the affair with charming piano series.
Tho house was beautifully decorated
With chrysanthcmums and autumn
leaves.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-17
FINAL SETTLEMENT

Take notice that OH the 3rd day of
December, 1920, | will render final
account of my acts and doings as ex-
ecutor Of the estate Of A. j. Gilmore.
deceased, in the ofEic of tho Judge of
Probate of Laurens county, at II
o'clock, a. m. and on the same day
viii apply for final discharge from
my trust IS executor
Any person indebted to said estate
Is notified and required to make pay
ment on that date; and all persons
having claims against said estate will
present them on or before said date,
duly proven or be forever barred.
w. b Johnson, Executor.
Nov 3rd. 1920. A1mo
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-17
Quarterly MCctings

IN" quarterly meeting OF thc w. NJ.
- o' 'ho "rd DIVISION Of the Lnmcns
"5"ocNuon WI meet at Mountvlllc,
'>oN' "V'h' Al aocjetcS arc urged to
S'o" ociN1&'c8 INC fo'lc"ing pro
F'''' ifas Ocn arransed:
o'"'-poVo'ional exercises, con
o""tcd pY Mrs. >. u. Goodman.
M'n''Hs OF last meeting
enrolment OF delegatcs.
Address OF Welcome Mrs. p. r.
r",''''
noSpohHe for uhion-Nliss Mary Hill.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-17
No Worms In a Hcartl-v Ch:.s

Al! children troubled with worms have /, III.
healthy color, which indicates poor blood. and as Il
rule, there is more or less stomach disturbance
GROVES ThSTEI.ESS chill TONIC given regularly
for twoor three weeks will enrich the blood i'm
prove the digestion. and act Gs q General Strength
cning Tonic to the whole system, Nature will then
throw off OF dspel the worms, and the Child will be
IN pertactl 51lth Pleasant.to take G0c per bottle.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-17
|kE||,<G2p@';ttgty1 IS So;
ss1Ssesa s1sesaa Ss zfe

Miss Rebccca Lake entertained at a
charming luncheon Thursday morning
in honor Of Miss Martha Owings.
The house was prettily decorated for
the occasion, the dining room being
especially pretty IN autumn leaves
and flowcrs. The guest of honor was
presented with dainty piece of lin
gcric.
Thursday afternoon Mrs. Henry
Tranks entertained number of
friends in honor OF Miss Lucy Vance
Darlington one of the autumn brides.
The house was prettily decorated in
cnrysanthemums, color scheme of
yellow being used. During tho after
noon delightlul refreshments wore
served. The guest of honor was pre-
scented with Il pretty trousscau piece.
Saturday morning Miss Caroline
Hlcmng gave delightful party in
honor of Miss Lucy Vance Darlington
whose marriage to Mr. Edward Nc
Grady takes place tomorrow night
me mouse was prcttliy decorated with
cut llowers and pot plants. The game
OF Forty Two furnished much amusc-
ment after which delicious salad
course with coffee was served. The
guest OF honor was presented with n
aainty gift for her trousseau.
The Forty-Two Club was charming
~ entertained on Saturday afternoon
by Mrs. Laurens Barksdale in hono,,
of Miss Martha Owings. A color
scheme of yellow was carried out in
the decorations by means of large
vases of yellow chrysanthemums and
Eoiiow rose bon bon dishes. After
several progressive games q delightful
Saiad course was served. Then Miss
OWinSs was presented with an cyouis-
i'c piece of lingerie for her trousseau
900
Mrs w. r. Richoy, Jr. entertained
'iloay evening at very pretty recep-
'i0n at her home on South IIar0or
street in honor Of her sister. Miss
sarah Bolt. whose marriage to Mr.
barhlc owens, Of Dunbarton, takes
place today. The house was prcttily
decorated for the occasion and made
scene OF rare beauty. In spite OF the
ihclemcnt weather large number o,
young pcople called during the even.
ing and made the occasion one TO II,
romcmbcred
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-17
NOTICE
The Railroad Commission OF South
Carolina.

lHc hallOau commission or south
Carolina.
Columbia, 8. c., October 25th, 1920
The Laurcns Telephone Company
has filed with the Railroad Commits
sion Of South Carolina petition
praying for an increase in telephone
rates for service rendered. by said
company to its subscribers. AS pro-
yldcd by law, the Commission will
hold a hearing ut Laurcns, S. c., on
Tuesday, November 23rd, 1920. at ten
o'clock a. M. in the County Court
House, for the purpose Of giving the
subscribers and others interested an
opportunity to be heard relative TO
the proposed increase in telephone
rates.
Frank w. Shcaly, Chairman
j. p. Darby, Secretary. la-!t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-17
Local and Personal MeHtion.
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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-17
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Reception for Brides

On Thursday afternoon Mrs. " H.
McPhail and Miss I.ucy McPhail gave
q beautiful reception in honor OF Miss
Martha Owings and Miss Sarah Bolt,
two lovely fall brides.
The guests were received at the
front entrance by Mrs. T.. G. Bale and
Mrs. l.. Connor Fuller. The receiving
line was grouped In the parlor and
the guests were directed there by Mrs.
John n. Hndgens where they were
cordially greeted by Mrs. McPhail,
Miss Martha Owings, Miss Sarah Bolt.
Miss Lucy McPhail, Miss Lucy Vance
Darlington. another charming fall
bride, Miss Brucie Owings, Mrs. John
f. Bolt, Mrs. John Calvin Owings,
Mrs w. r. Richey. Jr, Mrs. II. C. Bolt,
Miss Margaret Perrin and Mrs. Frank
Reid.
AT the end Of the receiving line the
guests were met by Mrs. James f. Harr
ney and Miss Bess Childress and di-
rccted to the dining room where they
were served tea, cheese straws and
llWit cake by bevy OF pretty misses,
Sarah Rlchey, Mary Farley Todd and
Ada Catherine Owings. Entertaining
here were Mrs. Geo. McCravy, Mrs.
j. Warren Bolt. Mrs. John w. Rolt. Ir.,
and Mrs. Chas III. Hicks. Mrs. C. NJ.
Clarke and Mrs Graves L. Knight
poured tea
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-17

0rnvp's Taste1esa chill Tonic
.estores vitality and energy by PURIFYING and en
sichinG the blood You can soon feel its Strensth.
'nine, Jnvlson.tine Effect P-ice G0c
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-17
characterization

Mr., John Q. Brown announces
the engagement of his daughter
Miriam
KEY. Charles Gilbert Vermillion.
me wedding will take place in De-
cembcr at Chestnut Ridge Baptist
Church.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-17
Engagement Announced.

MIS- Laura Easterby announces the
engagement of her daughter. Ruin
Helen, to Capt. Roy c. Hilton. u. S. A..
the marriage to take place in Dccem-
ber.
The above announcement will be
read With much interest by friends OF
both yonnG people here and elsewhere
in the state. Mss Easterby is IA grad
uate of Limestone College and popular
in social circles Of the city. Capt.
2iilton taught school here before en-
terinG the army at the outbreak of the
World War and saw active service in
ffancc as q lieutenant, being deco
rated by the French for conspicuous
service. ilc continued in thc service
after the armisticc and has since been
promoted TO captain, IIc now at
Calup Bcnning.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-06-04

H'y tn" NsSn"iat"f Pres.A
Chicago. Jun" Horace s, Stob-
bins Of New York, eastern treasurer
of The Wood committee, explained to
the Senate investigating committee
today why officers Of the Senate had
been unable to locate him, Il have
been in the Canadian woods ON trip
which took me- more than sixty miles
from wire" he said. The idea that
have been trying to hide is rcdic,
u!ous.''
Asked to explain the eastern tinanc-
ing OF the Wood campaign he said he
bad received money which was drawn
thru William Loeb and his associates.
/ paid it out by COL Proctor's author
ity and Mr. Loeb" me- said.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-06-04
so ESCAPE DEATH
WHEN WALL FALLS
AT WESTCLOX PLAN T

Peru, June It's pccial) Fifty la
borcrs narrowly missed death or ser
ions injury this morning whom a con
crete retaining wall POO feet in length
torpl"d over into an excavation in
which they were working 1t the West
cloy plant \ Waterman stationed
near the wall heard the concrete be
gin to crgmblc and cried to the work
men in tho trench to run for their
lives. just as the last man stepped
ont on top of the trench the wall
cam" down with roar.
None of the Workmen were injured
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-06-04
II CONTESTED VOTES
AWARDED LOWDEM



where one manager VAS prepared to
determine upon line Of action with
any degree OF certainty Of what might
be expected from his oponcnt8, But
the sonndlnGS which have been taken
during the last day or two, coupled
with the approach Of the convention
Itself, nave advanced to the point
where, AZ the politicians say, things
are about ready to move,
The Wood forces profess to be well
satisfied with the arrangements with
in their own ranks ana lay emphasis
on the statements that the hopes OF
their opponents Tor contest oil lead
ership between William Coop Proctor
ana Mr.. hllchcocH nave gone a-Eiilii-
merins' MI PfCcter, they say, VIII
continue N ms present capacity WIN
the Wood forces, ana the present
agreement to have Mr. iliichcock act
as gcneralisslmo OF the forces on th'
convention 'ioor was unanlmou5 ana
agreeable all around.
After Ilye days OF sporadic actlNlly
ana Jockeylng, Things are beginning 10
take on a real convention a'mosphefe
BY the time the crowds CT delegates
begin pouring III ana WIN the com
ing or political leaders from W ASH
ington things are expected to be golnS
mn DlaSt. Inc ifSt cAetf5 ana t.I'
/ first songs OF the boosters are begin
nihg 10 be hodrd IN me hoteI Iuppl, -
ana on the streets. flahoS are tlhh
/ ling in many OF the headquarters anu
/ the song leaders and cheer I5ldeia
are on the job, beginning TO ann thc
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-06-04
Wonderful Shakespeare,

Among the English authors, Shake
spcarc has incomparably eXccllod ak
others. That mobile extravaganza or
fancy, which he had in so great per-
fcction, thoroughly qualified him to
touch the weak, Surcrstitious part Of
his readers Imagination and made him
capable of succeeding where he had
strength of his own gcnius.-AddiSon.