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The Washington times., 1920-02-03
LANSBURGH g. BROTHER
STORE HOURS:
Open 9:I5 am; Close 8 pm.
Editorial
WOMAN'S
CURIOSITY

Some say that women
are more CURIOUS
than men. and back OF
this ancient gibe there
is a very big CoMeLI-
MENT.
As a rule. and by ma
ture a woman is THRIF-
TY. She knows the
value OF a dollar. and
she will take time and
70 out OF her way to
save q dollar. eHE
BUYS WITH DISCpE-
TION.
Some may call this
talent curiosity" but II
Is not: It Is commercial
cleverness. MANY men
buy in . hurry and re-
pent at leisure. They
rush in to a shop. pay
the price and rush out
again.
A woman's curiosity"
IL you call II this. leads
her eyes over the adver-
tising columns of a
newspaper with GREAT
CARE and FREQUEN.
CY. Then her "curiori-
ty takes her to the
store. and nine times out
OF ten she buys to the
VERY BEST ADVAS-
TAGE.
This word "curiosi-
ty"-this SOC calle d
shopping" instinct of
women-proves a tre-
mendous advantage In
these times.
The Washington times., 1920-02-03

Lot ISS--wocl slir-Ovcrt
size 40. in rose: size 3S, in
copen. Former price, $500;
reduced to f3.eS.
Lot IsO--Fib~r SILK Sweat
er. plain stitch. finished
with sailor collar and sash.
size -, in yellow. Former
price. $1,000: reduced to
ST.0S.
Lot SyB---rtb~r SILK Sweat.
er, In dark green. finished
with sash and collar OF
lighter shade OF green;
size ~. Former price, $4,000:
reduced to st1.00.
Lot soo-Fiber sink sweat
er, trimmed with sailor collar
and sash, In gtoon and black
combination: one size ~,
Former price. si2.oo; reduced
to eS.0s,.
Lot Iai--Au-siik Sweater,
In fancy stitch, trimmed
with sailor collar and sash.
each sire &c OF corn,
magenta, and purple Former
price, $4,000: reduced to
S,5.eo.
First Floor
The Washington times., 1920-02-03
Men-An "Old- Time" Bargain
Sale of so Dozen
Muslin Night Shirts
M$1.1O Each

Actually lower than the wholesale cost of today
but manufacturer has shipped this lot at this late
date They were ordered last April at the then pre-
valing low price September delivery-and
enabled offer them at the old price most ct
trsctive indeed.
They are full cut and in sizes Is to 2oV neck
STYLE three button fronts and trimmed with pink blue and
white wash braid No mail phone orders None c. O. d.
The Washington times., 1920-02-03

The American consul at Dublin re-
ports that the authorities there de-
MED published statements that 1000
rifles of American manufacture had
been recently landed on the coast of
county Glare.
The consul's report has just reach
ed the State Department here.
The Washington times., 1920-02-03

DULIN. Feb. 3.-The municipal
council has decided to remove the
chairman of the pensions to soldiers
committee. despite the protests Of DR..
MacWalter, Unionist. Tho latter was
shouted down with cries of you sent
the men to get disabled"
The council had previously allow
ed the seating of Mrs. Wyse Power,
who had been denied her seat at the
initial meeting the council because
she refused to sign the roll except in
Gallo.
. Councillor Daily laid on the table
motion demanding a passport for
James Larkin. under arrest in New
York on q charge OF criminal anarchy.
to enable him to see his wife and
children.
The Washington times., 1920-02-03
BOY BAYONETTED
BYBR|T|SH TROOPS
Soldiers Charge jeering Dublin
Crowds-Sinn Feiners Raid
Police Station In Capital.

LONDON. Feb. 3.-Renewed activity
by the British military authorities
at Dublin. during which the soldiers
charged a crowd and bayonetted .
boy. was reported from the Irish
capital today.
Army trucks. bearing soldiers
passed through the streets OF Dublin
during the early part OF the night
Crowds Jeered the troops and the
soldiers Alighted and made a bayonet
charge. II was then that a boy was
attacked and stabbed. Later on the
soldiers again charged the crowds
with fxed bayonets several times.
In retaliation for the widespread
raids on Saturday, Sim Feiners at
tackled the principal police depot At
Dublin and seized a large quantity
OF arms.
Vigorous demands are being made
BY the Sim Feiners for the release OF
Lord Mayor Kelly OF Dublin. and its
is expected that he will be liberated
this week.
Viscount French. governor general
of ireland. has arrived here. He Is
expected to participate In important
conferences at Downing street on the
Irish situation.
The Washington times., 1920-02-03
Small Sums Will Do Great Things Here in Selecting
Undergarments for Large Women

Real pleasure and satisfaction is experienced by fully
developed women who choose their undergarmen here.
Many unusual designs and the fine quality of
terias and trimmings
Every contains just the right amount Of material
made especially for large women.
PETTICOATS at $1.50-In full extra sizes, made of
good quality muslin with neat embroidery ruffleS.
ENVELOPE CHEMISE at $2s5-In extra sizes and
made of quality nainsnnk with trimmed woke
The Washington times., 1920-02-03

PETTICOATS at $3.50
and $2.95-In full extra
sizes, made of fine quail
ity muslin and cambria
with deep embroidery
ruffleS.
PETTIC OATS at
$3.95, $4.95 and $5.9s
Made of cambria with
lace and fine embroidery
trimmed ruffleS.
The Washington times., 1920-02-03

Lot ssS--NiIe Green slip
Over swcstcrsi 1 size 36 and
l size 40. Former price,
s5.9s: reduced to s1.DS-
Lot sOo-Fiber SILK Sweat
er, In light yellow and g~tat
trimmed, with sailor collar
and sash; l size IS. Former
price $1,000: reduced TO
$500.
Lot I2Ss-wosi Sweaters, In
nile green with white collar
and sash; 2 size 20, 3 size ~,
and s size ~. Former price.
$1,000; reduced to p%-s5.
Lot saJ-Fiber SIX SWEAT
er, size &c, in green and
white combination, and l siEe
~, in purple and white com
bination: trimmed with sail.
or collar and saRh. Former
price. sl5.c0; reduced to
$1,000. .s
let 4ogo-siIk sweater. in
plain stitch. finished with
sailor collar and sash; i
each IN corn and pink, sise
40. Former price, $500: re-
ducej to $500.
The Washington times., 1920-02-03
Women's Smart
Sweaters Reduced
For Clearance

The sweater today is necessary part Of the
Spring and Summer wardrobe, and when they can be
purchased at such savings it's opportunity worth
while.
Ask For Them By Lot Numbers
The Washington times., 1920-02-03

NIGHT ROBES at
$2.25, $2.95 and $3.50
OF good quality mus
lin, high and V necks,
long sleeve trimmed with
fine embroidery insertions
and edges.
SHORT UND E r.
SKIRTS at CSC, $1.25
and $1.50-Made of good
quality muslin with dainty
embroidery rufie5.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06

1913 CLIFTON AVE.--Three story, had
rooms Is minutes Broad ST Station i'm
mediate poss; open sunday. Wood PITS W
W. b. ELLlSON 1877 s. 5lst St. Phla.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06

772S NORWOOD AVE,-Three.st brIc
porch front, 10 rooms and bath; immedia
possession. THE LAND TITLE AND TRUS
60. BROAD and Chestnut SITS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06
WESTyIILE
HADDuS HEIGHT
MOOR ESTOW,

HoGSE, rooms and bath; lot lO0x2OO It.
VIII diVlde: price $4,000: 1877 Sth ave
Phone Haddon Heights SOG r.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06

WANTED-To buy home with convenienoes;
chs h nedro3ms' f1 so9o0 or less: Germantown,
not necessarily modern. Address, giving 10.
Gallon description and terms. NJ oi4, Ledger
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06
arAI ESTATE FOR SALE
prNNsyIyANIA FARMS

PUBLIC sALE-yaiuable e3-acre farm, for
Mrs, Elizabeth w Hushes. saturday, SEP,
tsmber II. at 2;s0. on Hugh road. entirely N
distance TO Philadelphia trolley, Philadelph,s
and. Reading Rs!lweS Depot high scngol, a,Ss,
indnstries, oS miles central Philadelphia
live stock, machinery, crops Included; ready
10 operate; attractive Colonial dwelling; gtea'
harm and farm buildings: stream. timber,
s,perior soii commanding view; money max.
ing proposition for practical farmer or c,ty
man wanting 10 commute. Write for detailed
circular with photographs Reese Linder-
man krents r. Airy ST., Norristown Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06
W. FORREST MAGEE
SOUTHAMPTON. PA

PUBLIC sALE-Improved 10o-acre farm for
Samuel Schurr estate. Saturday: sep.em-
ber 10 at 2:9O; 1 mile to Linfefd, vicinity
Royersford and Phoenlxviile: depots !
mile. Main Line philadelphia and Reading
river; trolley borders farm; attractive Colo
nial stone dwelling; shade: view: practically
new barn, so head; silos. top-notch SOIL;
opportunity to buy farm above the ordinary
at farmers price; detailed circular with pho
nRenta q Airy st. Norrietown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06

1T is of great interest to you to own a
suburban homo; chooseNuna from this list:
I.ANSDOWNE- HEIGHTS
Modern Groom detached frame home on
large lot: all Conveniences; price s850O
Modern Groom semidetached stucco home
all COnvenenCes: excellent condition: price
S85OO.
Modern 2-story semidetached stucco home
rooms; all Convcniences; gas light: a
bargain at $4,000.
DRENEL HILL
Modern 7-roUm. bungalow; best lOcation;
price $4,000.
Modern li-rOOm home. hardwood floors
throughout; investment for right buyer; price
S2i. 900.
CLIFTON HEIGHTS
Modern 3-stOry stone dwelling. corner
property, with large lot; square from
railroad and trolley; all conveniences price
$500
Modern 2-story semldetached stucco homes.
electric light, hot water heat; built months
ago must b" sold at once owner is e8v-
ing city; price $4,000.
JAMES 4 H2AI.Y. Drexel Hill
Lansde~ne 352
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$500

s4oo block Norwood at. tChelten md
Stenton aVes. 90 rooms, bath, porch
front, hot-water heat, electric lights;
small amount Of cash.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06
ATTRACTIVE HOME

Six acres; 5 minutes walk 70 station, on
Newtown Div, p. 4 r., r.; 1s miles IRON
city Hall; 10-room dwelling. hot-water neat.
electricity, bath; large lawn. old shade
abundance of fruit. strawberry and aspara'
bus beds; soil like, garden; garage' M Ms.auIs
modern poultry house, near school. stores
churchea etc. a good location price SlO, ,OOV.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06
Chester Osborne( (cs::!5 (css':;;$$?:, ';$: s., y
$1,000
At Narberth, Pa.

a Broom. 3.story. m9dern detached house
lot 5Ox1OO; electric light steam heat, hard
wood rhrOughout; II minutes from Broad st.
Station. nrur school and station; bargain;
immediate posscssion Address owner, J. G.
HOI.AIE gls Wayne I'VE, Narberth, Pa.
PhOn" N.,rh, rth l275 4.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06

4000 MOCK MERVINE ST,-MiIlct house
and attic; with garage
528s CARLISLE ST.-Eisht rooms, bath;
Radlsy house,
100 LiNDLEY AVE Eight rooms & bath
1883 n. 18TH ST.--Six rooms and bath
5lll y. llTH ST.-Eight rooms and bath
1903 WAGNER ANE.-SIX rooms. | bath
W. D. CHAMBERS sR6%n t9%f y sr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06

GERbtANTO WN-53l1 Belheld ave- semi.
detached dwelling rooms. bath porch
'front.' very convenient 10 Reading Railruntl
price $4,000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06
CHELTEN TRUST co.

NNIF TtKMANIOWN AVE-
AIcCALLUM ST, near Harvey, in center OF
Germantown. Three-storY 4 rooms and
bath; porch front, ssmi-detached dwelling
$4,000 near II II, stations. car lines. busl.
ness section, etc, ChRs J SchRCfsr. Vernon
Building, Germantown and Chelten aves.
sU2 CARP ENTER IAN'2-Vuraut. dctacned
stone. II. rooms. . baths, hardwood hoors
electricity, 3 open tiTeplaCes; renovated old
shad de lot l52Nt7S Phi, owner, Barring 500
CIEARViEW. 600 block-seyen rooms; at
$500; near station, PARKER L. SPAETH
Goth and Chelten ave Oak Lane Ills
lAfAfEDIATE POSSESSION-,3-s story home
J3 rooms, semidrtached. $4,000.
HINRY w. FLETCHER. 5000 GTN. AVE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06

SPLENDID FARM. 1877 acres; II miles
macadam roads City Hall: philadelphia;
| owners residence: electric lights hot-water
shsde; extended view: large stable and car
riage house. modern COW barn. 4S head; ten
ant houses; purest water in abundance; all
necessary buildings: macadam roads each
side and through farm; $4,000; less than
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06
$500
$12,5OO

2IOo block e5th ave. g rooms, bath.
hot-water heat, electric lights. hard
wood floors: reasonable terms.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06

PRNTT ST. hetweeh Frankford ave and
Gr.s"Om-New. rooms. ston" porch; deer
l"'. an C0nv'nienCos. close TO new elevated
station. Challender. WestmOnt " J.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06
Open Sunday, ; to )

All sharp ave; in quiet refined Glenolden;
lot 5ONl2N; space for garage: house bull !
years; just repainted and repapered: @ rooms
and bath, gas kitchen, big closets. hot
water heat electricity. hardwood floors; large
porch, overlooking romantic glen with won.
derful trees and clear. deep stream; delight
tion ~ minutes to Broad II, From Chester
pike turn left down Glenolden ave. to third
cross street then to right ! block to see one
Of the incest small detached houses offered
for sale, $4,000 cash. $500 terms to suit
charming home; Immediate possession. Bet
ter get there first,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06
BARGAIN

near koad Rnd Erie, story ! rooms hot .
water heat, electric light throughout hard.
wood floors, stationary tubs. Crmsnted rsi =
lars. porch garage privilege, modern in every
respect, s565O.
La GROSSA. sol Liberty Bldg
$500 BLOCK y 9TH ST.-Six rooms and
tile bath; inClosed heated porch, garaEr'
will finance; sample house open.
MCCORMICK 4 MCCORMICK
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06

4s28 n. WARNOCK ST.
Two story, porch, bedrooms gas kitchen
hot water, electricity; renovated; pOsscssion :
owner leaving city; bargain; will nnance
TAUDANE, 900 Walnut st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06

HERE is a fine stock farm for sale; stone
house. 90 rooms. bath and hot.air heat:
harms farmers house and three tenant
houses, 2so acres OF fine land. large creek
front and half mile to station; THIS prop
ertv can be bought at the right figures. See
me nj once for this bargain. Benz: T.
Lewis, 81 South ave. Media. Pa. Phone
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06

NACANT-Mil finance; a-stOry semidc
td"hrd dwelling; garage. lot 2SNlR5.
MEINNER. 22d and Clearield.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06
a 0Ak LANE

CARLISLE ST. 872l-New: 10 rms twin
bedrooms white and mahogany. 5000
bruad 81 6SOO blOCll modern stone twir
dwelling. / rooms: Very choice. STA. 5If
TClIN II SHIELDS $500 YORK ROAD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06

A REAL FARM BARGAIN
20 ecres in TFhigh state Of cultivationi only
X miles from CITY Hall, within u mile OF
station, stores school. churches etc; stone
and frame dwelling for families; some
woodland never-failirg stream. necessary
o,Itbuildjngr in good repair; for prompt sale,
w. FORREST MAGEE. SOUTHAMPTON. Pa.
OF ACRES In Crum Creek valley. near ear
Media 1O-room stone house, stone barn TOT
AZ head good orchard: price only $3.50 per
acre; adjoining farms priced at s4oo per acre;
will divide. MA
10 ACRES, stone mouse. all outbuildings. fruit; ;
bargain, $500. Carl Goesser. Hatboro.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06
CYNwYD
EAST LANSDOWNE
ELKINs PARR

NEW detached house. 10 rooms. shade. stucco
Immediate posse ssion; $500 cash, halanc
financed: good value. Phone Belmont 1859 J
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06
CHESTNUT HILL

ACONY-Bungalow; parlor. dining room,
kite hen. 2 bedrooms and bath; cement eel.
lar, ho'-water heat. lot 5Ox00, $500. ]. ii
turri" 37O7 Longshore st
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06

sisOO-Good terms to proper party; I Mill rd,
Z rooms; large lot; convenient to train and
trolley c. v. Quick, 2400 w. Allegheny ave.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-06

Bu.iness rropertles and stores
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-10-22
N; |:|H| t|[|.||':!|

ing at II with sharp eyes, 81 don't like
worms; | guess | will begin to eat on
the other side"
Nibble, nlbble, nlbble, he worked,
and then he jumped, for there was Il
tiny paw, and this time he awoke the
baby mice, who began to squeak.
Squeak, squeak" cried the babies,
father Is trying to eat us up" And
just that minute along came Mrs.
Mouse.
Long-suffering Mrs. Mouse had
reached the end of her patience; she
grabbed her husband by one ear and
such a twist as she gave 1t. "You
wretch" she cried; you would eat
my babies, would your and she gave
him smart box on the other ear.
This time he ran behind n box.
where he sat trembling and frightened
for he had never before seen his little
wife angry.
Every time he came near her Mrs.
Mouse ran at him. and after while
he gave 1t up and away he went.
BY and by, when the babies were
asleep and Mrs. Mouse was getting
ready to 90 out again, Mr.. Mouse
came Juggling home a big piece Of
cheese and meekly laid ii before his
wife.
He did not even try to nibble It
himself, but sat still and watched her
eat. and when she had finished he
said: 81 know where there is plenty
more, my dear; you stay at home after
this and take care of the babies and
I will bring home the food"
"And TO think" said Mrs. Mouse as
she sat alone later, "that all this time
I could have made him work IL | had
not been so meek. wish had boxed
his ears long ago"
(Copyright)
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-10-22

CEENSE du prolibish starta work
~ steady job everything losa de keek
now. | tink cen bouta seexa mont
even da chorus girl losa da keek. too.
Lasa week | was cen one place wOt's
been prohiblsh Tonga time. | see one
frien l gotta cen dat place and he
aska me weeth wheesper eef lika
leete shot.
Now | no feel yer good cen dat
place so / say 'alla right, jusa one
leetle shot" SO he getta bottle from
da bootaleg and tink was tiva, seexa
mule cen one dreenk. My frien say
was only one leetle shot, but was jusa
lika machine gun-keepa right on
shoot.
aska my frien eef ALA bootaleg ees
stronga lika dat one and he say no.
He tella me when was made lasa night
ees pretty stronga today, but when
was made lasa week ees pretty gooda
stuff cen dry town. tink eef we ever
hava one more war we senda tree,
four bootaeg out for da enemy and
lie go dead pretty queeck.
My brudda Sylvest ees stronga man
ALA right. He maka wrestle for da
leeving and beta you seexa bit one
little dreenk bootaleg wheesky putta
heem down. Dat stuff my frlen geeva
me would maka r. N. T. looka seeck.
Weeth gooda stuff before prohlbish
we could somatime hava leetle blow
out. But weeth da bOotaleg dreenk
wot we gotta now ees stronga for
blowup and no gooda for blowout
Wot you tink?
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-10-22

everything he found in the house and
never thinking Of his wife and chill
dren.
One day Mrs. Mouse tucked her
three babies snugly in the shoe and
told them to sleep until she returned
Mr.. Mouse was asleep behind box
nearby, and when he awoke he
shifted, for he smelt the leather shoe.
He ran to the shoe and shifted. mot
much taste" he said. "hut ii will save
my running out for my breakfast
and so he went on nibbling.
Nibble. nibble, nibble, went Mr..
Mouse, and the first thing he knew he
pulled out the tail Of one OF his own
children from the toe of the shoe.
Nov what is that?' he said. look
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-10-22
Enough to Stop II.

Mrs. Flatbush-I see your clock Ia
stopped at nine o'clock.
Mrs. Bensonhurst-In remembrance
of my husband.
"But your husband Is still livingT
Oh, yes but he came home one night
at nine o'clock, as he promised. and
the clock stopped and has never gone
since"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-10-22
BREATHING EXERCISE

II VERY woman should study up a
IL little on the subject of health and
beauty. She need not spend much
time over it--only few moments n
day, until she is familiar with the few
principles that form the foundation
of buoyant health and good looks. For
even the most intelligent women are
badly informed on such matters.
Then. knowing more about this sub
ject of appearance and health the
woman will know what sort of meth
DDS she needs to improve herself and
will not waste time using tones that
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-10-22
INTERESTING FACTS

The minarets of Cairo are built of
LAYERS of red and white stone.
The Greeks frequently ornamented
their bronze with inlays of gold, silver
or precious stones.
The American Red Cross conducts
an artificial limb factory for Greek
war cripples at Athens.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-10-22
Designed Many Yachts
Charles Jackson Paine, Famed as
Builder Of Successful Defend
ers Of Americas Cup.

Recent yachting events between the
Resolute and Shamrock acccntuate the
birthday Of Charles Jackson Paine,
Born August 20, 1888, and died within
few days u his eigbty-seventh birth
lay, four years ago.
Besides being soldier Of distinc-
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-10-22
Similarity.

"Chnres, dear, said young Mrs.
TOrkins, horse racing is something
Ike politics. isn't it?'
81 don't quite see how you figure
It,"
Most of the people who discuss
either subject are so much more reli-
able in "Reminiscences than they are in
prophecy"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-10-22

tion in the Civil war, Colonel Paine
took an ardent interest in yachting
and became master of yacht design
ing and sailing. 1t was in 1885 that
he formed the syndicate that built the
Puritan, and also served at the head
of the committee which had charge of
the races of that year. Later he be-
came sole owner 6f the Puritan, but
later sold 1t to Commodore Forbes. 81
In 1886 he built the Mayflower,
which defeated the Galatea, and the
Volunteer, which successfully contest
cd the Americas cup With the Thistle.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-10-22
OLD RELlABLES.

81 have Observed" remarked the
eminent comedian "that some of the
oldest stories are most highly appre-
ciated by an audience
"Pm glad to hear you say that" re-
Joined Senator Sorghum. "A number
of things will feel called upon to SLY
during the campaign have already
been very much discussed"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-10-22
Victims lnnumerable.

Foreign Visitor-What was the total
loss of life caused by your revolution
airy war?
Native American-Nobody knows.
We kept adding to 1t every Fourth of
July since, until recently. reckon
the grand total would make the later
war look like mere skirniish.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-10-22
Approved.

81 suppose you are one Of those who
look upon toilers with contempt?" the
shabby one demanded bitterly.
Not ut ALL" the gilded youth re-
sponded pleasantly. "ln fact, take my
great. grandfather. The old gentle.
man worked like beaver, and invest
ed his money intelligently, and really
I'm quite pleased with him for having
done So"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-10-22
He Has Our Sympathy.

so Helen Strongmind is to be mar.
ried to Mr.. Wurm?'
"Not exactly. Helen says he IS 10
be married to her"
oh yes, of course. Shes asked
you to be her bridesmaid, hasn't
she?'
mo, she asked me to be her best
woman"