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The Ordway new era., 1920-06-25
No Element Lacking.

Every sort of beauty has been Law
ished upon our allotted homes. The
provision made for our sensuous en-
joyment is in overlooking abundance I;
so is that for other elements of our
complex nature. Who that has rev.
eled in the ecstacies of young i'm
agination, or the rich marvel of the
world OF thought. does not confess
that the intelligence has been lowered
at least with as profuse beneficence
as the senses? IL we had set our
fancy to picture a Creator occupied
solely in devising delight for children
whom he loved. we could not conceive
one single element of bliss which is
not here.-From Greg's Enigmas of
Life.
The Ordway new era., 1920-06-25
SNAKES ACTION A MYSTERY
Possibly Water Reptile Was After
Dire Revenge on Fisherman Who
Had Hooked Him.

Here is a fsh story that is not a
fish story 1t is snake story. 1t
comes from fisherman's lips in n
time when snake stun Is supposed to
be unobtainable. Moreover, 1t comes
from truthful fisherman's lips.
Therefore, gentle reader, behold the
marvel:
Herman A. Schlender, Indianapolis
most expert bass fisher, went fishing
on Cicero creek, nbove Noblesville.
He threw out a mlnnow bait. He
dropped Off into a sleep. When he
awakened he saw his line was pretty
well out. He began drawing 1t in, but
1t soon drew taut. caught on snag
outstream. Schlender noticed that the
line apparently led from the snag to
the hank. He walked over to tree
on the bank to observe more closely
and saw water moecasin fast on
his hook. Some time during his sleep
the snake hooked itself, swan ashore,
crawled around the tree three times
and so entangled the line that it could
go no further.
George Manifold, head of the fish
and game division, state conservation
department. says he can't for the life
of him figure out whether the snake
was bound for the sleeping fisherman
to wreak terrible revenge: whether
Schlender really wakened up to see
snakes or what.-Indlanapolis News.
The Ordway new era., 1920-06-25
WAR MATERIAL DISTRIBUTED
Equipment Turned Over Promises to
Be Great Aid in Carrying Out =
Road Building Plan.

To date the war department has
turned over to the United States de-
partmcnt Of agriculture approximately
$4,000 motor vehicles, as provided in
congressional legislation empowering
the latter department to distribute this
war material among the state high
way commissioners for use In road
building, allotments of the vehicles
to be based on the amount OF federal
aid for roads which the states receive.
This Is practically all the vehicles
which the war department has to re-
lease. OF this total 1900 have been
delivered to the states. The remain
der will be distributed as fast as rail-
way cars can be secured for their
transportation. Representatives OF
the bureau Of public roads, in charge
of the matter, believe that within two
or three months all OF the vehicles
will have been delivered to the states.
This, equipment promises to be great
aid In carrying the large rond build
Ing program for 1920.
The state highway commissioners
are also interested In securing allot-
ments OF tractors. steam shOvels, To-
comotive cranes, antomotive cranes
Industrial railway track. dump cars
and industrial locomotives which re-
main to be disposed of by the war
department A measure known as
the Kahn bill, directing the secretary
of war to release this material for the
state highway commissioners. has
passed the senate and has been re-
ported out Of committee In the house
The Ordway new era., 1920-06-25

what his politics were until noon OF
election day. Thus nanny and Olive
were the steadfast minority. Real
mulIsh once they took notion" said
their family. Possibly the mulishness
was a throw-back to the old colonel.
mammy's father. who had fouted his
college-bred sons belief in round
earth. rolling about rounder sun.
That has, however. little to do with
the case of the hat. 'Riah-Sue from
the bed called drowsily. "Want to
swap Livy for my blue straw? l
haven't worn 1t much"
"A whole month-and most every
day." Olive interjected. Besides, my
hat is a heap finer"
"But-you don't like lt-own up.
now" 'Riah-Sue retorted. sliding out
of bed. In half a minute she had
perched upon olives head the blue
straw, also set upon her own tumbled
tawny locks the array of golden tans
barely touched with blue and dark red
that certainly became her wonderfully.
Olive looked at herself in the mirror.
then at her sister, rosily blinking !;
looked away, swallowed hard once,
then flung up her hand, saying tense
ly: Have 1t your way-but l hate
swapping things"
Even beaux?" 'Riah-Sue asked with
smile of contented malice. Olive
ran away from her, but with flush
that was as betraying as 1t was becom-
ing, angrily glad of the way out that
had been found for her.
She did not see the blue hat again
for fortnight, miserable fortnight.
though crammed full of gay goings-on.
The Graysons, next neighbors, com
fcrtabiy rich and jolly, were doing ev-
erything possible for their young kin
fox up from Texas. who bubbled over
with high spirits even ns their oil wells
bubbled over with riches. The five of
them had come up in two big cars,
handsome but not extensively over
equipped The uniformed chauffeur
was indeed almost the sole piece of os-
tentation. since each of the three Gray
sons and the two Millers knew more
about his job than he did, and dearly
loved doing 1t. But it's tony. to have
him." 'Lisbeth Miller explained frank
Iy. "Grandad's ordered us. Put on nil
the dog there is-and then some We
like to mind him-all except Billy
Grayson. Old sobersides, | do believe
he would rather walk the thousand
miles up here than come in even an
airship."
Notwithstanding the sOberness, Billy
had taken olives heart by storm in
their earliest encounter. Naturally,
being whnt she was. she had been high
nnt distant with him. fearing TO he
tray her enthraltnent Gallant to ev-
erythlng feminine. he yet plnyea no
'"vut'Is.- That did not please 'Riuh-
The Ordway new era., 1920-06-25

Of the floor plans it will he seen THAI
this Is house that will comfortably
accommodate the average family. The
room arrangement is such thar every
room is pleasant and conveniently To-
Gated.
Scarcity OF homes everywhere has
brought forcibiy TO the attention Of
thousands of families the advantage
of building home. Building costs
have advanced less than almost any
other of the necessities. And. as more
than so per cent of the cost of build
ing home is labor cost. there is
not probability that 1t will decline I'M
til wages are lowered. a contingency
wage earners do not welcome. But
when II is considered that rents now
adays are based on the present cost
The Ordway new era., 1920-06-25

himself to pay for "a home, II head of a
family is saving Systematically and in
a few years will have an asset that Is
worth while. Real estate always is
accepted as security for a loan. and.
just now can be sold easily. BY the
payment of part of the cost down
and the balance in monthly payments
the owners equity In the property
steadily increases. But building a
home provides a great incentive to
save. and the home is rapidly paid for.
But aside from the standpoint of
saving and accumuating money. the
investment in home brings large div
idends in contentment aud satisfac-
tion. A home owner always is good
citizen and n substantial member of
the community in which he lives. He
and his family have social opportuni-
ties that do not come to the man who
rents Also he is looked on as more
desirable employee or partner in busi-
ness than the man who rents.
Considered from every angle home
building is well worth the many small
sacrifices required of the average fam
lily to secure home of their own.
The quicker the start is made the bet.
ter,
The Ordway new era., 1920-06-25
"RESCUE
THE PERISHING"
BY MARTHA M. WILLIAMS

20. 1850. by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicste)
Olive eyed the new hat poised upon
her clenched hand with something of
delicate disfavor. 1t had seemed ador-
able In the shop, and quite wonderful
ly becoming. She had not taken into
account the carefully shaded lighting.
the flattering quality of the big mir
ror. nor the psychological effect of the
saleswomans assurance. not thst the
hat suited her but that she was the
rare person exactly suited to the hat.
All the long miles home she had sat in
glow of gratified vanity-always she
had wanted to be different somehow
from the others. In the hard sunlight
of the morning after. the glow had
been ruthlessiy dimmed. The hat was
revealed a hat, nothing more. except
that 1t looked stilted, even top-heavy.
perched upon her mass of fanen
braids.
But she would never, never admit II.
Too good sport-besides her faith
was, "If you make bad bargain stick
the closer to it." Jen and 'Riah-Sue.
her elders. had been always chopplng
and changing-clothes, beaux, even
churches in big revival years. Olive
had no patience with that sort of
thing. Spiritually she was change
ling In the solid, prosperous family
that could have been SO happy If only
she had ever found q way to be con-
tent. Fickle Jen had married her first
sweetheart without taking the trouble
fo hraoE ofF her third engDRement :.
'Riah-Sue had changed creeds about
the same way-as for dad. albeit a
stanch Methodist. he was never sure
The Ordway new era., 1920-06-25
The Rishop,s On

Condemning the League of Nations
deadlock, william Howard Taft said
to n reporter:
I'VE ought to get round this dead
lock. Everything can be got round
you know. Why
Mr.. Taft chucklcd.
''One day." he went on. 81 was
playing golf at Chevy Chase with
Bishop Steenthly. The old bishop was
in dreadfully bad form. and every time
he made "A tiuke he'd mutter 'Gatun =
In savage undertone.
Bishop said at length, what is
this word "Gatun" that you repeat
whenever anything goes wrong?'
"'Gatun?' he snarled. why that's
the Gatun dam. of course-the Gatun
dam of the Panama canal--S,00o feet
long. 1000 feet wide, and 100 feet
deep. guess that's about the biggest
dam there is, son. n."-Detroit Free
Press.
The Ordway new era., 1920-06-25
SQUARE HOUSE IS
ALWAYS POPULAR
Suits Needs and Purses of the
Greatest Number.
MOST ECONOMICAL TO BUILD
Design Shown Here Has Been Given
Unusual Exterior by Use Of Clap
board Sidins-Aeeommo-
dates Average Family.
BY WILLIAM A. RApFoRp.

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
guest 91nessnrons and give advice FREE OF
subject Of building. for the readers of this
paper; On account Of his wide experience
+: EdtSt0r; diSo; ASshor 1n,ts and Manufscturer. hs
on all these subjects Address all inauiries
to William a. Radford. No. lsa7 Prairie
two-cent stamp for reply.
For years American home builders
have been erecting square frame
houses containing six or seven rooms.
Not only is this type of house popular
with home builders. but with invest
ment builders and real estate men.
In arrangement of rooms. all of this
type are very much alike. However.
by different treatments of the exterior
they are made to look very dissimilar
and rows OF them in real estate SUBJ
divisions present an attractive ap-
pearance.
The value of this type of house to
the home builder Is that it not only
makes comfortable and convenient
home. but, should occasion arise. 1t Is
readily saleable, for the simple reason
1t will suit the needs and purses Of
the greatest number Of buyers.
Herewith is shown standard
square, seyen-rOom house that has
been given an unusual exterior. This
is accomplished by the use of ship
lap, or clapboard siding. The long
boards give the house an appearance
of breadth, and, although it is only
26x30 feet, 1t seems to be much
larger house A square house is the
most economical of all to build. There
The Ordway new era., 1920-06-25
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NEWS &Ssa -

All motors will get noisy In proper
ton to the wear on the valves. Ere
quent and proper timing with slight ad-
justment will save considerable OF the
wear.
When the speedometer fails to reg
lister 1t generally means that the fexi-
BILE shaft end is not making contact
with the rotating shaft of the speed
Ometer.
A squeak is one of the most an
noying and most elusive troubles to
which a car Is subject. Usually 1t is
located In the springs, and so they
must be oiled.
In cars using vacuum feed a leak
in the line running to the inlet mani
fold may interfere with proper opera
ton of the engine at high speed,
though not at low.
When gear cases or housings are
provided with vents to permit the
escape of air under pressure that re-
suits from heating. care should be
taken to see that the vents are kept
free.
When the commutator brushes Of
the generator become slightly worn
arcing is likely to result. This may
be prevented by filing the brushes SO
that they make a good contact with
the commutator.
The Ordway new era., 1920-06-25

Sue in the lenst-rnther 1t spurred her
impulse of universal conquest into
making almost open assault on his af-
fections. She did II SO gayly. with
such touches OF dainty malice as made
1t more effective. Billy first blushed
and ran away. then listened. then
laughed contentedly. even agreeing to
take an extra passenger back to Tex
as but reserving some liberty OF choice.
Olive looked on. smiling stubbornly.
but with heart like lead. II helped
a little to have young George Miller
her shadow, proposing as often as she
gave him kind word. Not bad sort
she wished devoutly She could love
him-but since she could not, had no
thought of making Of him consola-
ton purse Then there was Lily Gray
son, whose world was bounded four
square ny Cousin George. Olive wept
vainiy over the hopeless tangle. what
time she was not laughing at Lisbeth
and young Neighbor Edward Grayson
whose world was for the time being
bounded by themselves.
Things were at this pass when Billy
sprung the Rest Cure. All other fes-
tivities had so palled he insisted upon
taking all hands TO green, shady
meadow in the upper river valley.
there to listen to the birds singing YES
pers while they watched the sun set
gorgeousiy In long dun distance.
Nothing to eat but bread and water,
with scant mitigations of hot roasting
ears, and blackberrles, both acquired
on the way. The acquiring made Billy
and George Miller. who were In charge
of 1t, so late dusk had turned to star
lit darkness before the corn was prop
erly in the fire.
1t was too warm to sit about the fire,
so the company fell properly into soil
tndes of two. Billy was the last to seat
himseif-and Fate ordained him to
choose his partner by her hat. A blue
hat, wide OF brim, with only rib
bon and a rose outside, he thought he
knew who wore 1t beyond peradven-
ture. Therefore he burst out husk-
Ily as he sat down: Tell me-why
is 1t Olive won't ever see mef Looks
right spang through me-Tm not even
blot on the landscape to her Have
1 done or said things to make her hate
me so? Or is Il just what am
"why, L Suppose you ask her,
| came in muffied voice, clearly trem-
uious. Billy reached for hand con
venientiy near. squeezed IT bit and
said banteringly: Now, now! Don't
turn on the waterwOrks! l know your
game, lady-you don't care three beans
for me-you're playing cat-and-mouse
with me to bring Old Man Johnny to
tnw. haven't minded-indeed, want
YOU for sister, two ways. Turn
about is fair play-sny you'll help me
with Olive--unless there's somebody
else. Dye think she can fancy that
fat-head, Gregory"
Maybe! Girls are so queer. came
reflectivey from under the blue nat
| At the same moment came shout
a squeal. rather, Enthusiastically 'Riah-
Sues. Corn. Billy! Corn! Rescue
the perishing."
Let's do It," said the blue hat. get
ting up quickly, with a happy giggle
"Agreed-but that must work two
ways" Billy .retorted as he also rose.
And then quite unconsciously he found
a soft warm young hand slid softly
within his own.
The Ordway new era., 1920-06-25
PLAN'TO HANDLE
AUTO CAREFULLY
Practically Every Car Carries
With It a Book Of lnstruc-
tions for Owner.
CHIEF POINTS m DRIVING CAR
New Drivers Must Learn Need Of Care
fuiness and Watch Themselves
That ReekIessness Does Not
Creep in Somewhere.

There are all sorts of car drivers,
Just as there are all sorts and condi-
tions of men. II every owner of
new automobile would take the time
and trouble to study his car care
complaint.
Practically every car when deliv-
cred to the customer, carries with
1t book of instructions in which
everything necessary for the owner
to know about the care of his car
Is down in print. There are very
few persons with whom Intimacy
will not grow If given chance and
when the car is new and the driver
inexperienced or nervous there is
usually some fear present which has
to be met and mastered.
How to handle a car carefully is
what should be impressed upon every
owners mind. To be able to start
and stop according to the intent of
reason and come and go safely are
the main points In driving.
Whether or not the owner acquaints
himself with the theory of the cars
operation is another matter which
comes under the heading of expense
In the end and must be dealt with ac-
cording to the owners notions of econ
omy. New owners must learn the
need OF carefulness. and as experience
comes they should watch themselves
that recklessness does not creep Into
the driving. Thousands Of hearts are
yearly made sad because somebody
does not recognize this one point
For public safety and your own
there Is at all times a necessity for
being on the watch. Fast driving
around corners where the view is OBJ
structed courts the danger of meet
ing somebody just around the turn
A straight stretch may have all the
appearances of being perfectly safe
for burst of speed, but even then
you never know what may come across
your path before you could apply the
brakes and slow down without danger
Gus skidding. There may be little
child. as often there is. who comes tod
ding out in front of you, or 1t may
be slow-moying COW or old horse,
hog or sheep. Whoever has had eI-
berience in meeting live stock on the
coad knows too well with what slow
less most of it Will clear the way.
The danger is always great in fast
driving on the public road. Racing
comes under this head. 1t ought to be
put down in the code of road ethics
If every car driver that racing is not
to be countenanced. II you must race.
90 to track prepared for that pur-
oose. where. If neck-breaking is to
come as a result, 1t will be your own
without the greater probability of add
ing others to the list.
Sudden starts and stops are hard
on tires and passengers as well as
strain on the whole car. The rule is
that when you are taking liberties on
the public road YOU are also infring-
Ing upon the road rights of other peo-
pie. and SO defying the law.
The careful automobile operator
makes his car last two or three times
as long as the other fellow. Care
fulness pays not only in small cost of
operation but also eliminates to min
imum the possibility of damage suits
for accidents which happen just be-
cause the Golden Rule Of the road has
not been observed.
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which is 16 by II feet, and contains an
open fireplace. At the rear of the
living room Is the dining room. 10 by
II feet 8 inches. Adjoining is the kitch-
en-. which is y feet G inches by IL
feet 8 inches. A good-sizeds pantry.
and closet of the back entry way are
features.
On the second floor are four bed
rooms. all corner rooms. and the bath
room. All of these rooms open on
square central hall.
From this description and by study
The Ordway new era., 1920-06-25
UNPAvED ROADS UNCERTAIN
When Weather is Good They May ae
passsble II They Have Been
Continuously Dragged.

Unpavcd roads vary with the wealth
er-paved roads are constant When
the weather is good. dirt roads may be
pnssabe II they have been continuous
ly dragged. but they are not roads for
truck and automobile traffic, so char
actrrlstic OF the highways today when
property constructed
The Ordway new era., 1920-06-25

are no logs In either the foundation
or the superstructure; and logs" are
expensive. The overhang of the porch
roof and the roof proper and the dor
mers set In two sides of the roof take
away the square effect on the house.
The entrance at the front is on the
side and leads into hall. out of
which run the stairs. A cased double
opening connects the living room,
The Ordway new era., 1920-06-25

of building and not on what the actual
cost of the building was when it was
erected. 1t is just as logical to build
now as II was before the war.
Owning such home us Is pictured.
or house of some other good design
is most excellent investment. even
though building costs have advanced
with every other cost. BY Oblignting
The Ordway new era., 1920-06-25
COMPENSATION.

Lady Busybody-Arcn't you dlssat-
isfied with your work? II must he II
risky job catching rats.
Rnt Catcher-Yes. but IT has its ad-
ynntagcs. It Is the only job that wom-
en- are nol likely to try to lake from
rs.
The Ordway new era., 1920-06-25
REDUCE COST OF MARKETING
It Can Be Brought About by Farmers
Using More Trucks, Trailers
and Automobiles.

The high cost Of marketing that Is
such factor in the cost of living will
be reduced when the roads are i'm
proved and farmers use more tracks.
trnilers and automobiles in reaching
city markets with their products.
The Ordway new era., 1920-06-25
Foundation Of Success.

Behind every successful enterprise
you will find hard work, and behind
the work an active man. and behind
the man vision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-13
Will Probated

The will of the late William I. Daily was probated in the probate court yes terday. With the exception of $200 each to be given to John s. Allison. Gladys Allison. Jane s. Allison and Charles J. Allison. Jr. his grand children. the entire estate, the value of which was not given. was left to Mrs. Carrie D. Allison and L H Daily. of Denver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-13

filled. they say, there would be n, coal in their yards.
 They expect, however. that they will be able to care for all orders, as 8 large supply is now coming in, due to increased and improved car service at the mines.
 The Heidt Coal and Lumber Company report that they have had no shipments of their principle coal, the Cahaba, for some time, and have no supply of that kind in their yards.
 They will have a small lot of Car bon Hill coal remaining from ship ments prior to July 1, and the old price of sS per ton is still in effect.
 The Wittichen Coal and Transfer Company quote prices on Montevallo coal at SIP per ton. They say how ever, that the supply is small The price prior to July i was s11.40. They also have lot of Warrior river coal on hand. Prices on this brand are $S. Formerly this coal sold for s7.50.
 Several dealers report similar ad- vances in prices, and none have ths normal supply on hand. All are of tEe opinion that wartime heatless days will be back in effect if the present condition does not become bet ter before fall. All predict also, that prices will be raised again until the better brands of coal will sell around SIS. and the cheaper from $13 to s11.5o, that is unless conditions improve within the next month or so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-13
---s'------------- SOLDIERS MOTHER SEEKS INFORMATION OF HER MISSING SON

Mrs. A. c. Cutworth, 2i0 Spring street, Nashville, Tenn, is in Birmingham at- tending the reunion of Rainbow veterans and is seeking information of the death of her son. Joseph Henry Cutworth. She stated that her son had originally be- ionged to the Second regiment, but while in camp was transferred to Company E, 18th infantry of the Thirtieth division, and went overseas with that division
 On October 10 he was reported missing in action and was later declared dead by the war department However. she said she had been unable to gain any facts regarding his death and came to Birmingham in hope of finding some boy who knew him and could probably give her few details surrounding his death.
 T know my boy gave his life for his country she said, but it would be such consolation to me to talk to some boy who knew him overseas and could tell me something regarding his death. It would be such help to me, for just to be told that he was reported missing in action and a little later notified that he was dead is not much consolation to a mother who is yearning to know some 0. the details.
 , If anyone here happened to know my boy. I will appreciate it very much if they will give me any information at all.'
 Mrs. Cutworth is stopping at 616 Twen- ty-third street, north