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The Washington times., 1920-08-10
The rawlings of Bugs" Baer

Sack race between Tweedle-dum and
Tweedle-dee. Wet and dry obstacle
race. Obstacles furnished by Pro
hibiuon party. Carrying water on
both shoulders and q thermos bot
tic on the hip. Mixing the bunk
for the workingman.
Surgical orstory. Opening up the
other party's old wounds and trying
to sew up your party's fresh ones.
Taxation hurdles. Refuse 'em
yourself and try to put the other
guy over 'em.
Foreign entanglements. Candidate
who gets the most tangled up is re-
warded with the Populist nomina-
tlon.
Adding up the campaign expenses.
This is done by substrsction.
Listening to your courtry's voice.
Double event. Listening with one
ear. Listening with both ears. Die
taphones and ear trumpets barred.
Eating your words. chronological
pie-eating contest
Using the hammer. Reciprocal
official hammer 10 weapon with
boomerang attachment
The Washington times., 1920-08-10

quiet and sweet? Tell her you're
lonesome and that you just want to
have the boys and girls up for
games and little fun. Don't sulk,
because that isn't going to get you
anywhere. Haven't you learned to
wheedle your mother? / used to,
and used to find that an engaging
smile worked just as effectively
with my mother as it did with folks
outside the family circle. Try it
anyway and write to me again. :
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
am a young Washington girl
and have a problem.
No young man ever pays any at
tention to meas far as they are
concerned ] may as we'll not even
be around. Can this be because !
am rather stout?
Now, 1t is quite different with
older men; they seem to find me
very interesting. Men from nifty
years upward pay so much atten-
ton to me that sometimes it's re-
ally annoying. Why is II so? ]
am just as sociable with the
younger ones as l am with the
older men.
am a rather quiet girl. but can
enjoy fun as much as anyone and
like to go around-but want
some young friends; not so many
older ones. CANDY KID.
Your type Of figure may make
you appear older and more mature
than you are, thereby soaring of
the younger men and attracting the
older. Maybe your ways are older
and moro settled than appeal to
the boys Of the age you want to
know. Some girls Of twenty are
more settled and womanly in
THAR manners than women Of thtr-
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PERCY w. GREENE sent In the
same solution.
PAUL D. QUARLES, Anacostia,
sent in another equally as good, but
not using tho same figures In the COL
umns.
A. WILKINS and GEORGE COR
DON send correct solutions, but use
different arrangements OF figures.
GREENE says the fans will f1nd
pleasure in arranging the numbers
from / to 81 so that when added
horizontally, perpendicularly or dag
onally the sum will be 1856. Try 1t
out without sending in answers.
The Washington times., 1920-08-10
Contestants: Harding and Cox.

Contestants: Harding and Cox.
Speaking off the porch. Before
election.
After election. Climbing the
porch.
Straddlins the League OF Nations.
Straight heats.
Dodging the issue. Best two out
OF three.
Throwing the bull.
Ohio pentathlon. Presidential
four-year sprint. open to native
sons only. Pointing with pride. Com
petitive contest with index digit OF
right lunch grsbber. Viewing with
alarm. With ono eye. View
ing with alarm. with both eyes.
Hurting the rumor for distance.
Tossing the prediction promises.
Entrants confined to Ohio.
Distributing the patronage. Con-
testant who throws the leastest,
teenty bit OF patronage out OF the
sacred circle OF his own party will
be disqualified by his campaign
hackers.
Ohio decsthiop. This decsthior
~ill be run 90 With Geld decks.
The Washington times., 1920-08-10
MAURICE b

NOT THE LA PLATA JUSTICE.
An editorial in these columns
referring to a Masonic ring,
which figured in the case of
District motorist who was ar
rested in a Maryland county for
speeding, caused report to at
tribute it to the Justice Of the
Peace at La Plata, Md, who
tried a somewhat similar case,
but in that the defendant bor-
rowed money from an outsider
and put up his Masonic ring rs
security until he repaid the loan.
The La Plata justice is described
as uniformly fair in his treat
ment of motorists, who will be
glad to identify him as employ
ing proper methods of dealing
with autoists.
The Washington times., 1920-08-10
This is
Edward j.
Irvine's
idea Of
Intelligence.

Some automobile lizards" in
New York have recently been ar
rested and fned for flirting. A
warning to r streeters!
The latest thing on F street 10
for two or three girls to motor
along and appear to vamp fell
lows into Believing they will take
them for a ride, and then speed
away in time to keep them from
getting in the machine. o. T.
The Washington times., 1920-08-10
KEEP 'EM GUESSING.

You can read these riddles to 9TH
ers, withholding the answers until
they have attempted to solve them:
o-why do birds clean out fruit
tree so quickly
A-Because they take a peck at a
time.
Q-who was the strongest man?
A-Jonah, because the whale
couldn't hold him after swallowing
him. X. j. G.
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We should like Information
from the fans as to the proper
way to eat a club sandwich in
company. G. s. and o. ID.
II and SIS FIELD.

In Heard and Seen all wits are keen
To riddle, Jest or adventurous quest
whether written by Vetter. Milo, youth or
An answer 10 coming from some H and S
sage
Long division or code. or prehistoric abode
Rolled down-stockins some seem to think
shocking,
Or q long deceased cat in front Of some nat,
All give room to debate, but do not dero-
gate
A sure enough question or useful sugges-
MAURICE B.
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Il II !" Il N
w / LII IAMS'
answer to the
square puxzle
proposed b y
him il shown
in the cut.
Whatever way
the figures are
added the total
is IS for each
column.
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FILL IN THE WORDS.

FILL IN THE WORDS.
- old woman,
On - bent;
Put on her -
And out she went.
-, my son,
She was heard to say;
what shall we DO
To - today.
A word OF four letters will hll In
the above spaces. The same letters
are to be used In each word. but the
same word not to be used twice.
", r. MATTHEW'S.
WHAT'S THE PROPORTION NOwi
SEWARD PARKER. mathematical
crack OF II and s asks:
Who remembers when not more
than one in hundred was a
Mathematician
Isn't the proportion probably much
larger than that now7
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SUPERIOR LOvEMAKING.

There being no way to settle tho
question as to whether Alexandria
Va, or Washington boys are the best
sweethearts, the subject will not be
continued, although seemingly very
interesting to young folks engaged In
activities in this direction.
r. c. proclaims the boys In the vi
cinity Of Rhode Island avenue and
Fourteenth street northwest as SUI
perior to all others at the love game.
They are so fast" she says. tSpeed
seems to attract some girls)
The Arrow Social Club, Thirteenth
and II streets northeast, says 1t can
show Alexandria boys something" In
real loving"
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4 s 4 4 : 4 : I { (

some excellent pictures are made
on typewriters by expert typists.
when the ribbon IL not well linked
the pictures do not reproduce for .
ne Yspaper.
The Washington times., 1920-08-10
EPITAPHS.

The whole story about Mary Louder
and the seidlitz powder should have
been told in the epitaph. Mary mixed
the powder in regulation manner.
drinking one glass first and then the
other, instead of mixing them hrst.
The last two lines Of the epitaph
read:
Called from this earth to her heavenly
She should have waited until It enervssosA.-
This 10 another:
Here we have a widow bereft,
Richard on the right, Henry on the left
Bill Nye Is credited with having
added:
And II she had outlived . couple Of more
She could have one behind and the other
before"
Three married women complain TO
H and S that insulting remarks are
made to them by crowds of social
ed men" on H street northeast, be-
tween 7th and 9th streets. They
ask, what can be done about it,"
The answer is that it could be broken
up in several ways, but the police
ought to be able to find q way of
settling with men guilty Of offer
ing insults on the streets to unaccom-
panied women.
The Washington times., 1920-08-10

These prominent Washington busi-
ness men have returned from an en-
joyable fishing and camping tour
among Canadian lakes and woods:
HENRY T. OFFTERDI ID | n G. K r,
CHARLES f. SUDWORTH, B. NJ.
BRIDGET, LEWIS NJ. THAYER, DR..
JOHN F. SHARP, c. A. ROSSITER,
CHARLES f. CRANE, HARRY c.
GROVE and DAVID F. PFEIFFER.
DR.. Sharp is starting on months
cruise in Chesapeake bay with his
family, on his attractive yacht.
-~--u ,-r-r, r>v<-rr- nrs
The Washington times., 1920-08-10
9nnfARDanSEEni8ESah -

THE MATHEMATICAL SQUARE.
The Washington times., 1920-08-10

TYPEWRITER PICTURES.
The typist who sent this In calls
them Underwood spsrrows:"
The Washington times., 1920-08-10
WHAT'S THE PROPORTION NOW

Isn't the proportion probably much
larger than that nov7
The Monett times., 1920-02-06
BUSINESS CHANCES
Chain Store Manager

DO-BOY FOOD PRODUCTS CON-
PANY, operators of chain stores, will
open a chain of ten stores in Monett
and adjacent territory. Require the
services af good business man as
MANAGER and SUPERVISOR of all
of them. young man preferred.)
Previous experience not essential, bat
applicant must be competent to han
die large amounts Of money, hire and
handle help, organize, and check re-
ceipts of stores. Must assume duties
at once; $1,000 resuired, fully secur-
ed. The Stores offer the public pure
foods under conditions that are meet
ing with instantaneous appeal, and
both stores and products are taking
the country by storm.
New ideas, new proposition, which
will attract and hold the interest and
of every man, woman and
child for all time. Opening of stores
will be heralded by one of the most
intensive advertising campaigns ever
conducted in that section. This op
portunity will present itself but once
in a lifetime. Five-year contract
based in commission, with earnings
into many thousands per
year to party with ability to develop
and keep each store striv-
ing to lead. Accepted applicant will
be required to come to Chicago at
once for few days training. Unless
your local reputation is excellent, and
unless you have the money do not
answer. But if you can fill the re-
quirements outlined, and it sounds
like the position youare looking for,
write or wire.
DO-BOY FOOD PRODUCTS CO.,
713-14 City Hall Square Bldg.
TITS Chicago, III.
The Monett times., 1920-02-06
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

TOR SALE-10 acre farm blocks
ror-h of East Sycamore street 2
ccras of Strawberries, l acre black
hor.res, 70 7-year-old cherry trees, 20
Ga2ch trees, 1000 rhubarb plants, hog
pasture, pond, barn, house and cisetrn
Al.o horse, wagon, harness and farm
in% implements. w. T. Wilson, 612
I;yhth street. 7St6*
FOR SALE-One block with 5 room
house, good barn and good coal shed.
Phone 425. Mrs. Jerry Murphy. 33tf
FOR SALE-Two splendidly mark
cd Buff Orpington roosters at $500
each, on my farm two miles south of
Purdy. D. N. Pearce. d&w23t1"
The Monett times., 1920-02-06
CHRONIC. CONSTIPATION

There are people who never have a
movement of the bowels without it
is produced by cathartic. Most of
them have brought that condition on
themselves by the use of mineral
waters and strong cathartics that
take too much water out of the sys-
tenn and aggravate the disease they
are meant to relieve. A mild laxative
tonic like Chamberlain's Tablets af-
ford gentle movement of the bowels
that you hardly realize has been pro-
duced by a medicine and their use is
not so likely to be followed by con-
stipation.
The Monett times., 1920-02-06

FOR RENT-5-room apartment in
Maple Terrace. DR.. NJ. R. Trumbower
FOR RENT-New ground for
Strawberries. Inquire j. B. Eining,
Phone 1881. 77tf
The Monett times., 1920-02-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sheriff..

The Times is authorized to announce
Burl Reed, of Flat Creek Township
as candidate for the nomination for
Sheriff on the Republican ticket, sub
ject to the will of the voters at the
August primary.
The Monett times., 1920-02-06
FOR Observation-Disclosures

Furniture for sale. Phone 526W.
FOR SALE-Good oak lumber $3.50
per hundred. Also good wood in stove
length $500 per load. Reuben r.
Holmes, Care of John Henderson, r.
F. D. No. /, Verona, Mo. som
FOR SALE-Team Of horses. J. r.
(Bob) Worlnington, r. F. D. 2, Box
IS, Monett. 53tf
FOR SALE-Hudson touring car in
first class condition. Mrs. W. ]. Flem
ing, 900 Frisco. 79tf
FOR SALE: Two oak combination
book cases. Call at Kennedys Jew
elry & Optical store. Cliff
FOR SALE-15OO bales orchard
grass hay. Clean hay, no waste. Fed
to milk cows is good milk producer.
]. U. Vermillion, Phone COG. 64tf
FOR SALE-A pen of brown leg
horns. Phone 2S5J. 73tf
FOR SALE-One fine Black Lang
shan cockerel. Prize winner GOT
Second street, or phone 334. 74tf
FOR SALE-Dining table and
childs bed. Good as new. DR.. L. H.
ferguson, 500 Frisco. 75t6*
FOR SALE-9 Rhode Island pull
lots and cockerel, price $500 W. T.
wilson, 612 Eighth street. 7St6*
FOR SALE-Some good Rhode
Ilcnd Red chickens. Phone 313W.
S1t3
FOR SALE-St. Andcsburg Roller
,a71ries. I. Shiplcy miles north Of
own. 81t6*
The Monett times., 1920-02-06

that we shall know all things in the
next world; perhaps so, but that
isn't going to help the business of the
merchant in 1920 who doesn't know
enough to realize that the country
people are the ones who are doing the
most buying this year, and that they
are going to buy of the houses that
offer them the best bargains, be they
mail order houses in the north and
east, or business houses in Rogers and
other towns of this section.-Rogers
(Ark.) Democrat.
The Monett times., 1920-02-06
Prosecuting Attorney.

The Times is authorized to an
nounce Emory f. Smith as a candi-
date for the nomination for prosecut-
ing attorney of Barry county on the
Republican ticket, subject to the will
of the voters at the August primary.
The Times is authorized to an
nounce A. D. Alsup a. a candidate
for the nomination for prosecuting
attorney of Barry county on the
Democrat ticket, subject to the will
of the voters at the August primary.
The Monett times., 1920-02-06

LOST-UndreSsed drab, lined glove
for right hand. Return to DR.. Haw-
kins and receive reward. 82t3
FOUND-Buncn of keys. Owner
may have same by calling at this
office and paying for this notice. 60tf
LOST-Child's left kid glove, be-
tween home and Forest Park school.
Mrs. n. E. Spain. Phone 566. 65tf
LOST-Leather bill-book with visit
ing cards, membership certificate.
Return to L. C. Stumpf, GOT Sixth
street and get reward. 73tf
The Monett times., 1920-02-06
FOR SALE OR TRADE:-Mod- !

FOR SALE OR TRADE:-Mod-
eln room house and lots, and 83
Overland touring car. J. U. Ver-
million. Phone 696. 75tf
See me for bargain in two houses
and lots. Also COW for vale. j. II.
McFADDEN, North High School. 17tf
FOR SALE-2SO acres timber land
all in one body, fenced with heavy
barbed wire. Lays well, is the best If
strawberry land and will make a good
farm when put in cultivation. Lo-
Gated six miles south of Verona, Mo,
Price SIG per acre for quick sale. See
VIM. Smerdon, Upstairs in Fitzgerald
building or phone 299. 68tf
FOR SALE-66 acres of good land,
close in. Or will divide to
suit Enquire first house north Of
Odd Fellows cemetery. M. F. Hall.
75t12*
The Monett times., 1920-02-06
THE TIMES WANT ADS
ROOMS FOR RENT

Two modern rooms for light house
keeping, 305 Fifth street. Aft
FOR RENT-Sleeping rooms ;.t
100 Broadway. DR.. Poole. 15tf
FOR RENT-Two-roo room concrete
house, furnished for light housekeep-
ing. 600 Ninth street. 53tf
FOR RENT-4-rooms for light
housekeeping at PIT Seventh street.
FOR Rents unfurnished room
Inquire at 613 Eighth street. 76tf
FOR RENT-Funished room and
board if wanted in private home. Gil
Eighth street. 1886
The Monett times., 1920-02-06

A Rogers business man was com
planning the other day because the
Democrat carried so much country
correspondence. In the language Of
the poet "a modern one, by the way,)
"the poor fish" hadn't gumption
enough to know that it is our country
correspondence and our steadily in
creasing country subscription list
that makes the Democrat so valuable
to the town advertiser, 1t is promised
The Monett times., 1920-02-06
THE FALL OF A STOVEPIPE

Tho other day Stoyepipe fell in
one of the local business houses. 1t
was an awkward accident and caused
great deal of inconvenience, but the
local hardware merchant was called
and in a short time the damage was
repaired. There was no enquiries
about the price of the Stovepipe. There
was no comparing the price with that
of some mail order concern in Kansas
City or Chicago. The reason is OBJ
vous. Kansas City and Chicago were
tso far away for that particular en-
eIgency.
This is mentioned to lay a little
emphasis on the service of the home
town merchant. 1t is not always ap-
preciated because it is taken largely
as a matter of course.
But the service of the home mer-
chant is not confined to bringing the
products of the world to the reach cf
the users. 1t includes a civic service.
Community progress is favored by
most home merchants because tho
progress of the community mean
better and more business. 1t is to tn
interest of business that the com
mtnity make headway.
But that is not the only reason.
When a business man centers his life,
his hopes and his ambition in his
community he takes pride in it and
will work for its advancement. Thu
the stores of Sarcoxie do much mora
than supply such things as stovepipc
when these things are badly needed.
They form center Of energy around
which the activities of the people fin
expression.-Sarcoxie Record.
The Monett times., 1920-02-06

Stop and eat at the Commercial
Cafe, los Fourth street. 18ft
The Monett times., 1920-02-06

Women Wanted at Monet Steam
Laundry. 56tf
WANTED-Middle aged woman
who understands sewing. Whitney's
Tailor shop, 215 W. Broadway. 79tf
FOR SERVICE-Registered Poland
China Male, Conley Farm, Phone
927-2. site"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-07-07
FOUND
STRAYED
ESTRAYS

have at my place four and one
half miles west of Blackfoot and one
block east Of Riverside store, one
brown gelding weight about 1900,
branded on left hind leg similar to
four-leaf clover; one pinto mare
about 500 pounds, brander V-bar on
left hind leg; one gray mare about
about 500 pounds, branded V-bar on
left shoulder. Owner may have same
for paying the bill. Write Charles
Ince, route ADV. 87-tf
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-07-07
THE IDAHO REPUBLICAN
BOARD MAKES SALE
OF DUMP WAGONS
AND WHEEL SCRAPERS

The board of county commission
ers made sale of sixteen dump
wagons at 1888 each, and nine wheel
scrapers at 1888 each, and then let
a contract to the purchaser, Adolph
Claassen, to build the large fill at
Kimbali hill, making it into a 4 per
cent grade thirty feet wide. All of
these scrapers and dump wagons are
to be turned in on the contract.
These dump wagons cost the
county 252 each, and the commits
sioners feel that they have quickened
the work Of moving earth so much
already that they have earned their
cost long ago. They are loaded in a
moment by the scraper and trap
system, and are unloaded instantly
by dumping.
The wheel scrapers cost 9 each
and had been in service for some
time. The county was not in need
of either the wagons or scrapers for
long time to come, and they were
anxious to unload them and escape
the depreciation and storage. Mr.
Claassen is able to keep them in use
and was willing to pay good price
for them delivered right now in good
working order. He will begin using
them on the Kimball grade within
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-07-07
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids will be received up to
and until II o'clock noon on the
18th day of July, 1920, by the trus-
tees of School District No. A, Firth,
Idaho, for the construction of one
story frame teachers cottage, ac-
cording to the plans and specifica-
tions prepared by the Boise-Payette
Lumber company. All bids SHALL be
accompanied by certified check as
a guarantee that the accepted bidder
will enter into contract forthwith
with the above named district for
the construction of the building ac-
cording to plans and specifications.
Checks for the general construction
shall be in the sum of 2 per cent of
the amount of the bid. Checks shall
be made payable to r. w. Quick,
clerk. Checks will be returned i'm
mediately upon the signing of con-
tract. Contractors figuring on this
work shall be in position to furnish
good and satisfactory surety bond
in the sum of 60 per cent of the
amount of their contract. Plans may
be had from l.. F. Ramsey, chair
man, at the Ramsey store in Firth,
Idaho.
The board reserves the right to
accept any or reject all bids sub
mitted.
l.. F. RAMSEY, Chairman.
r. W. QUICK. Clerk.
Adv. S7-8S-S9-90
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-07-07
FISHER BIRTHDAY PARTY

Miss Maxine Fisher, the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. V. Fisher, en-
tertained some of her young friends
at her home on Saturday, July 3.
Following is list of the guests:
Muriel Fisher, Glen Fisher, Mar
garet Reece, Helen Wright, Rose
Mary Cowen, Frances Garvin, Julia
Hoover, Gertrude Ricken, Ella
Harper, Evelyn Wilson, Frances
Wilson, Jene Collins, Barbara Hol-
brook, Ruth Rhodes, Tina Simons,
Caroline Simons, Virginia Bills,
Zelda Mcneil and Evlia, Mcneil.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-07-07
EARLY RESIDENTS RETURN

George A. Worden and wife, form
err residents of Blackfoot, but now of
Boise, visited in this locality last
week. They were accompanied by
their son-in-law and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. William Phillips of Po-
catello, and Miss Blanch Hofhine
Mrs. Phillips was formerly Miss Ha-
eel Worden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Worden take a trip
thru this part of the state every
two or three years, and on this trip
they remarked the lots of new houses
and barns and the improved roads
in this part of the valley.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-07-07
SALES OF HOMES

W. c. Slack has bought the Whit
comb place, three lots and a five
room house on West Bridge street,
for $4,000.
W. G. Short has sold his residence
on South Shilling avenue to George
Wright. This property consists of
a fine bungalow and grounds COX
800 feet. Both sales were made by
]. A. Stewart.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-07-07
a week or SO.
Paving in Prospect

j. Y. Mcguire, the bitulithic con-
tractor, is arranging to bring in an
outfit from Twin Falls in charge Of
Jack Hartong, to speed up the paw
ing at the entrances to the town of
Blackfoot. 1t is quite probable that
work may begin as soon as they can
move the outfit.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-07-07

LOST-Put in Ford sedan across
street from Standrod bank July 3
by mistake mems wearing apparel
and fresh fruit: finder notify F. B.
Nix, Blackfoot, route 4. box 70, and
receive satisfactory reward. S7-92
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-07-07
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

The regular examination for all
classes and grades of teachers GER
tificates will be held in Blackfoot
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July
20, % and "a, at $3.50 a. m. sharp.
All teachers not holding valid Ida
no certificates are required to write
at this examination.
GRACE FAULCONER,
Adv. 87-8t County Superintendent.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-07-07
1000 REWARD

LOST-Plack horse, years old,
weight 1860 pounds, white strip in
forehead, heavy name and tail, shod
on hind feet, little lame in left
hind foot; white collar marks. Motif
fy or return to Arnfred Christensen,
Goshen, Idaho. 87-3
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-07-07
BURNED BY TOBACCO

DENVER.-Jack DAILY fell asleep
with a cigaret in his fingers. John
Oats, his roommate, returned to find
the room filled with smoke. Dragged
DAILY out. City hospital physicians
think he will recover.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-07-07
BE AssERTIvE, WIVES!

LONDON. - You should know
1here your husband works, what he
earns and where he goes" a Totem
ham magistrate told a complaining
wife. You are not assertive
enough"