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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-27
RUBY IS JULY BIRTHSTONE
Gem Has Been Associated Through the
Centuries With Some Remarkably
Quaint Superstitions.

The ruby Is the birthstone of July.
1t was associated in ancient times with
many queer superstitions. How these
old fancies originated or how they
could have been palmed off on the pub
lie 1t Is difficult to imagine. The fact
that the common people had implicit
faith in them proves how very much
more credulouS the world once was
than it is today.
For instance, the ancents believed
that If a ruby were worn about the
neck it conferred tie power of seeing
In the dark. One wonders what mon
umental faker started this absurd con
ceit and for what purpose. 1t was gem
orally believed. however, possibly be-
cause rubies were costly and the com
mon people could not test the matter
for themselves.
The ruby also was supposed to be a
talisinan against evil spirits, the
plague and poison. BY the deepening
of its color 1t forewarned its wearer
against impending misfortune. If tied
upon the forehead in linen cloth 1t
was believed TO be specific for dis
ease OF the eye.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-27
SOME RECORD AIR FLIGHTS
Give Proof That Birds Are Still tho
Undisputed Champions in the
Flying Game.

Long-distance flights by birdmen
have long been anticipated by the birds
themselves, says the Christian Science
Monitor. Recent proof of their endur-
ance and wanderlust comes in Il re-
port from Capetown, which says that
five swallows have been traced recent
ly from hangers In England to tenn
porary homes in South Africa. These
birds were ringed as nestlings and
found by happy chance at the Other
end of the world. One nesting ringed
in Lancashire, was found In Cape
Province in February of the next year:
another. ringed in Ayrshire was re-
ported next March in Orange Free
State another, ringed in Yorkshire,
was recovered in East Griqualand the
following February n fourth swallow,
this time an adult, ringed In Stafford
shire. was recovered ia Natal 10
months afterward, the fifth bird.
hinged on June l. 1919 in Stirlingshire,
was found in February, 1920, at Lake
Ctrissie.
The ringing scheme was inaugurated
by J. II. r. Wltherby, editor of British
Birds.
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peculiarities of amnesia--the peculiar
results Of the loss of the time men,
Dry, combined with the frequently as
ISOLATED phenomena resultant in dis
ISOLATION, authorizations"
"All of you are subject to hallucina-
lions when you mistake me for that
viii Lowriel" holly declared Clinton
Nov, now, my dear boy; be calm"
soothed the physician. This excita-
bility-'
Clinton sprang up. his blue eyes
flashing with anger. Enough, sir !
| shall at once return to the station.
AS / have agreed to send on for proofs
of my identity | shall do so. They
will be mailed direct to you. In the
meantime you can telegraph to your
missing friend or to those who have
charge of him. But l will stay here
no longer"
The cold anger and determination
of the young mans tone struck speech
less even the physician and the debo-
nair BENIN. Ellen looked helplessly
from her father to her equally mute
upon them was broken by the quiet
voice of Amy, asking in matter-of-
fact tone: when did You say your
train leaves?"
Shortly before midnight" answered
Clinton, frowning at BENIN.
IT'S pretty late in the day to get
BERTH" remarked the girl. But II
they're all taken l suppose you can
sleep In the smoking ROOM"
Il have a stateroom engaged through
to the coast" explained Clinton, his
voice softenlng, though he continued
TO frown at BENIN.
Amy smiled across at Ellen, and
answered artlessly: "Of course, you
old stupid. But | shall need the state
room; so unless you have luck"
Really, Miss Lowrie, | fail to I'M
derstand-"
Didn't | call you an old stupid?
You say you won't stay. Well. then,
| am going along with you"
"But-but, Miss Lowrie, l cannot"
perhaps you can't. l can" smil-
ingly declared the girl.
Clinton turned appealingly to DR..
Kirkland. This is--it cannot be per
mitted Surely you'll not allow her
Send for her mother 7"
There isn't time" said the girl.
Anyway mamma never would forgive
me If | let you go Off alone"
Good heavens! You really mean
Toto"
"Of course. You simply must have
someone to take care of you TIL you
come to your senses"
He wiped the perspiraticn from his
forehead. III only / could make you
realize To let you go would be inn
possible. l must stay"
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that was more than year ago."
over a year ago." echoed Amy.
what a--fabrication
PLEASE do not interrupt" admon.
fshed Doctor Kirkland. He nodded
gravely to Clinton More than a yeay
ago. you say? Was it a severe acct.
dent?"
only to the car. was merely
stunned"
Knocked unconscious. H'mi That
and the preceding psychopathic condi-
tions-qute in line with the other
cases reported
Doctor Kirkland" impatientIy re-
torted Clinton, certain as l am of my
present sanity. much more of this SOL
emn twaddIe will drive me mad"
mo, you need have no fear OF that
Only you must be calm and reason
able. You will understand how condi-
lions such as yours develop II you will
kindly permit me to explain about the
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CHAPTER Ill-Continucd.

as the whole town a pack of luna
tics?" exclaimed Clinton, his blue eyes
flashing. II shah not go to hotel. |
viii take my train tonight as l intend
ed. and
oh, no, nov implored Ellen. Sure
ly you'll not desert us!'
II will go on to California" he In
sisted. There | shall send for proofs
Of my identity. and when l have fin.
jshed my visit to the coast. l shall re-
turn here to convince you Of your mis-
take"
You sha'n't go!" declared Amy.
II must.' he replied. IF | stay
here. you and Miss Kirkland will per
sist in this delusion. Probably you'll
soon hear that your brother Is in the
East or abroad. Imagine your anger
nj me when you learn that ! am not
he"
''Mr.--Clinton," said Mrs. Kirkland.
do you not realize that it will cause
MS much apprehension--anguish--if
you go away while we still believe you
TO be Will?n
1T would be dishonorable of me to
stay" he rejoin6d. and he started to-
ward the door.
Il shall go and not return until
have the positive proofs Of my identity
TO show you"
OH that means you'll never come
back y cried Ellen.
Amy slipped away and glided out
into the room behind the parlor as
Clinton took another step toward the
hall door. BENIN set himself directly
in the way.
Hold on, old man. he advised.
AS your friend, y'know, really can't
let you GO
Clinton put out his hand to push
him away. BENIN caught him by the
wrist in a viselike grasp. Clinton's
face went white; his eyes shone like
sunlit ice He spoke in a very low and
quiet tone "You fool. There are
ladies present. Let CO."
Not unless you give me your word
TO stay and clear up about those
bonds" replied BENIN.
Clinton made an attempt to wrest
himself free. BENIN held him fast
with unexpected strength. But he
made the mistake OF permitting a
shade of irony to appear In his suave
smile. The look in his prisoners eyes
warned him to guard himself. He
flung up his right arm with the quick
ness of an expert boxer. Clinton was
a fraction of a second quicker. His
elenched left hand drove in over the
upswinging arm and encountered
Bemm's chin. Stunned by the blow,
BENIN swayed backward and would
have fallen heavily had not Clinton
eased him TO the floor.
Ellen uttered a stifled Shrek Gin
ton Strengthened up from beside the
white-faced inert interferer and
looked apologetically at the girl and
her equally startled mother.
pray pardon mel" he said. do
not be alarmed. He'll be all right In a
few moments. could not stand
Tor his laying handS on me.
ITO think that you could have so
forgotten yourself" reproved Mrs.
Kirkland.
WAS ! TO endure being treated as
4 theft" he broke In. Il regret that
he forced it upon me before yourself
and your daughter. However, | shall
low relieve you Of my ungentlemanly
presence"
"0h, VIII. M, MOI Do not .eave
me-" impored Ellen.
Before he could reach the hall door
~ss Amy popped into from the 9TH
r side and outspread her arms to bar
the way
-Y"u dear old silly" She bsntered.
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ing down poor Charlie boy. You can't
run away. I've locked the front door,
and I've hidden the key and your hat"
Miss Lowrie," he sternly replied
II will not permit even you to-"
"Growly bear, Crowly bear" she
Knocked.
He stepped toward her with the evil
dent purpose of pushing past into the
hall. She darted to meet him. and.
before he could evade her, flung her
arms about his neck. He grasped her
wrists, bnt her fingers were locked
fast. To have freed himself he must
have resorted to outright violence.
"l--I-Miss Lowrie," he stammered.
really this isis most"
"Promiser she demanded. clnging
tighter.
He looked down into her upturned
face. The starlike brown eyes were
soft with tender affection and bright
with merry triumph. To gaze into
them and remain stern was an impos-
sibility.
"But L"
"You must-eIse I'll never, never let
go. You'll have to carry me around
with you all the time everywhere"
The embarrassment that had sue
ceeded his sternness gave place in
turn to a whimsical look. "lve u mind
to take you at your word"
'You mean"
Take you with me-"
She released one hand to stroke his
forehead. "Your poor head!" she
soothed. "Therei There p
With a sudden return of irritation.
he sought to draw himself free from
her. She chung to him and again
locked her fingers together.
mo, you don't" she exulted. IT'S
to promise"
II say. Miss Amy" murmured
BENIN. eagerly sitting up, "if | should
try to run Off, would you"
II promise to remain until Doctor
Kirkland comes" broke in Clinton.
"Oh. you will? And Charities not
hurtl" exclaimed Ellen.
That's a dear old brotherkinS! !" APP
| proved Amy In the same breath. and
| she rose on tiptoe with her smiling
lips upturned for his brotherly salute.
BENIN sighed enviously. At the sigh
| Clinton bent over the temptation. His
| lips came SO near to the girls that his
mustache grazed the tip of her saucy
nose. But instead of kissing her on
the mouth, he put up his hand to lift
her backflung head. and pressed his
| lips reverently to her broad white
| forehead.
81 say, now" remarked BENIN, "if
that's not proof you're her brother
Miss Amy has only to say the word
and | shall be charmed to illustrate
how one who is not brother
The girl faced the others. leaning
affectionately on Clntons shoulder
ELLEN dear, call Title to fetch a
bucket of ice water. Poor Charlie
BENIN is still off his head"
"rm not" denied BENIN, rising a
| trifle unsteadily. ION the contrary. II
was my head that came near being
off me-"
Mrs. Kirkland looked earnestly at
Clinton. May l suggest that an
apology" she began.
From mel" flashed BENIN. with a
heartiness that forestaled Clintons
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81 MUST STAY"

0YNOPS1S. Alighting from
train at Denver a well dressed tray
eler is Familiarity accosted by .
man about his own age. The tray
eler ignores the advance. A few
minutes later he is greeted as
"Will'' by an elderly lady and gem
tieman, who stop their auto to
speak He imagines 1T case of
mistaken Identity and announces
himself as Richard Clinton on
his way to the coast. The couple
appear greatly surprised and learn
ing he Is to be in town until mid
night. the lady. introducing herself
as Mrs. Kirkland, and her husband
as Doctor Kirkland, Invites him to
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-27

frown. Though meant it as a friend,
| should not have-er--resorted TO
physical persuasion"
THAT Is generous OF you. Mr.
BENIN" said Clinton.
well, you see, you persuaded me.
instead" rallied BENIN. You pre-
scented deucedly effective argument"
s'Oh. II Charlie takes II that way,
WILL" remarked Mrs. Kirkland.
Indeed, yes" added Ellen. regard
ing Amy's sisterly cuddling with a
wistful look. "But you'll never do
such shocking thing again, will your
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-27
Terrible fortunes From
Itching Skin Diseases

trouble, and strikes at its cause.
Such remedy is S. S. S., the re-
liable old blood purifier that kills
the germs of disease, and sends a
new supply Of rich red blood
coursing through the veins.
S. S. S. has been used success
fully in some of the worst cases
of eczema and other skin disor-
ders.
For valuable literature write to
Medical Adviser, 108 Swift Labo-
ratory, Atlanta, Ga.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-27
No Sure Relief Until the Cause
Is Removed.

When the blood becomes in
Tested with millions of tiny dis
ease germs that attack the skin,
then the fiery irritation and in
tense itching will remain with you
until these germs are removed
from the blood.
Genuine relief therefore, can
only be expected from a treatment
that goes right to the seat of the
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-27

Jud Tunkins says many lounge
lizard turns out to be regular ALL
gator for money.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-27
A Mix-Up.

A Mix-Up.
John Alden approached Priscilla.
Are you sure you are the right
nominating committee?" she asked.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-27
cutIcura for Sore Hands.

Cuticura for Sore Hands.
Soak hands on retiring in the hot suds
of Cuticura Soap, dry and rub In Gu
ticura Ointment. Remove surplus
Ointment with tissue paper. This is
only one of the things Cuticura will do
il Soap. Ointment and Talcum are used
for all toilet purposes. -Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-27

Some rdWe n01U.
May l ask what that scrap Of pa
per is you are gazing at In such melan-
choly fashion,
"You may. That's diploma from
the school of experience
"A whatY
"a Cancelled note I've just paid for
another man who came in hurredly
one day and persuaded me to indorse
it,"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-27
BY Wear.

BY Wear
Dibbs-''That's worsted suit you're
wearing. isn't it?" Dabbs lighting
the II. c. L., proudly)-"Badly."
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-27

The more reason man has for in
dignation the less comfort he gets out
out of it.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-27

Seldom is a light headed man o
brilliant conversationaliSt
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(To BE CONTINUED)

The Irish wolfhound II the largest
OF all dogA
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tee that while he appreciated the
earnesiness of its efforts to get the
men to return tc work and commend
ed its stand in support Of contract
obligation he declared his unwilling
ness to reopen the wage question.
The telegram was sent TO Philip
Murray. John Collins, Thomas Ken
ney and c. J. Golden at Scranton,
Pa, and said in part.
Our people have fought a great
war and made untold sacrifices to in
sure among other things that sol
emn agreement shall not be consid-
cred as mere scrap of paper. We
have declined to enter into friendly
relations with governments that
boast. of their readiness to violate
treaties whenever it suits their own
convenience, and under these crcum-
'stances4~e could not look the world
in Sthasface or justify our. actions to
our people and our own conscience
If we yielded one iota to the men in
the anthracite coal fields who are
violating the contracts so recently
entered into between themselves, the
coal operators, and the government
of the United States"
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PoWNAL CENTER

Mr. and Mrs. Hyler Lippincott of
Greenwich, Conn, arrived here Satur-
day morning to visit his mother, Mrs.
Carrie f. Lippincott for few days
chicken-pie supper will be served
Thursday evening, September 16 at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Seymour
Wood. An invitation and promise
of good time is extended to every
one.
Mrs. Harry e. Niles is suffering
from the effect of sprained ankle,
Byron Burke of Bennington is at the
home of his mother, Mrs Ella Burke
while convalescing from an affection
Of the THROAT,
The Center school opened Tuesday
with Mrs. Carrie Patterson as teach
er and an attendance of %. Pupils
from the Niles and Carpenter Hill dis
tricts are obliged to come to the Cen.
ter this year due to the inability to
get teachers, Rock Seminary school
has Miss Avis Myers as teacher again
this year. The Barber school will
open Monday in charge of Miss Olive
Barber. Mrs Myrtle Gardner Wilcox
is. supplying temporarily in the Pad
dock district.
Prior. to Saturday morning only
fourteen women have registered to
vote, at the Town Clerks Office 1t
is to be hoped that there are other
women who can find time to take in
terest in town, county and state af-
fairs.
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SOUTH SALISBURY

Mr.and Mrs. c. p. Jeperson and
Mrs. Levi Hill called on friends in
Bennington Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Niles visited
his mother, Mrs. Rhoda Niles at the
home of Horace Harris Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs, Joseph Seymour and
Misses Louise and Dorothy Warn
were guests at A. A. Collins Sunday.
Misses Edith Farnham and Mary
Rudd are spending the week with
Mrs. Walter Collins. a!
Mrs. Phoebe Taylor and Mrs, Fred
Taylor of Manchester called on
friends in town Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. John Evans of Ben
nington and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Jes-
person and children motored to
Hedges Lake Monday;
Mrs. w. ]. Cole, who has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Il. Clyde Man.
waring of Mantle, Conn, has return.
ed home.
George Baldwin spent the week end
with his brother in Dorset
George Tessier returned from the
North Adams hospital Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Saunders, who
have been spending their vacation at
Harry Beagles, left Teusday for their
home in Tottenyille, Staten Island.
Miss Mary Dean is teaching in Lud-
low.
Miss Ida Harrington is teaching the
school at Center SALISBURY.
Miss Lorena Tessier has entered
Bliss Business college at North Ad-
ans.
Marble Galusha and Carl Jesperson,
have entered North Bennington High
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INTENSIVE CAMPAIGN
CONTINUES IN MAINE
Both Parties Confident of Victory in
State Election Next
Monday,


Portland, Me-, Sept 1.-THE
intensive campaign by the Republi.
can and the Democratic parties in this
state ih connection with the state
election on next Monday was continu
ed yesterday with score of rallies
Speakers from outside the state at
day meetings included Senator. Ere
Jinhuysen of New Jersey at Madison
Iand Elon II, Hooker of New, York in
I.Aroostook county For the \ Republi-
Cans. M 3
f The heavy Campaigns by outside
speakers has served to emphasize the
broad issues Of the national campaign
to the practically total exclusion of
state questions even on the part Of
speakers from within the state This
absence of state issues was explain
ed in part Thursday night by Cover.
nor Milliken, who presided at the Re-
publican rally at Augusta, addressed
by Senator Lodge, The governor
said the Democrats had not offered
any criticism Of the state administra-
tion for the past four years and in
the absence of any such criticism the
Republicans felt the discussion Of
state questions would be superfuous
and unnecessary.
An inquiry into political conditions
throughout Maine has resulted in
statements by Republicans that their
organization Is in excellent condition.
Democratic leaders have all express
ed confidence in the result Of the elec
ton, although some of them have
complained of lack of sufficient funds
while crediting the Republicans with
possessing a weyy-flled campaign
| Chest.
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school.


school,
The graded school begun Tuesday
with the following teachers: Miss
Bessie Amdon, grammar room; Miss
Fannie Rice, intermediate, and Miss
Hildur Wahlquist primary.
Mrs. Charles Hawkins, Miss Jennie
Helm, Miss Maud Harrington and
Hoffman Beagle, enjoyed motor
trip to Kirk Lake, fSaturdaS,i where
they were week end guests of DR., and
Mrs, G. g. Sweet Arson Hawkins,
who has been spending three weeks
at the lake accompanied them home,
also Wales Hawkins of Elizabeth, N.
j.
Kenneth Farnham, Byron, Harring-
ton and Harold Beagle have entered
1.-THE freshman class at bennington
High school.
4
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An Overwhelmed Wife.

& II 1.-the work that women do and the
pains they suffer could be measured
in figures, what a terrible array they
would present! Through girlhood
wifehood apd motherhood woman
tolls on, often suffering with back
ache, pains in side, headaches and
nervousness which are tell-tale SYM
toms of organic arrangements which
lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound-made from roots and herbs
can undoubtedly correct, Womer
whos suffer should notsgiyea up hope
until they have given it trial, ADV
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sprnes Of PorcupIne.

The spines Of n porcupine, in the
usual position, lie nearly fiat, with
their points directed backward hut
when the animal is excited they are
capable of being ralsedaa sThes quiils
are loosely inserted In the skin and
may, on being violently shaken, be-
come detached, n circumstance which
probably gaye rise to the purely fabu-
ious statement that the animal pos
seSses the power of actually ejecting
Its Guills like arrows or darts at an
enemy.
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FIrst Use Of olorloua Banner

On June IA, lit, the continental
congress passed a resolution adopting
our original fng. John Paul Jones
claimed to have been the tirst 10 raise
the new flag over naval vessel, and
probably the first use Of the Starr
and Stripes on iant was at Fort STAN
wlx. where hastily imbrovised ban
ner was raised on August 3, TIT.
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Compound so I tried it. Now feel all
right and can work better. You have
my permission to publish this letter"
-vIcToRIA KopPL, 81 Oak Ridge Ave,
Summit, N. J..
If you have warning symptoms such
as sense of suffocation, hot flashes,
headaches, backache, dread of i'm
pending evil, tmidity, sounds in the
ears, palpitation of the heart, sparks
before the eyes, irregularities, con-
stipation, variable appetite, weakness,
inquietude, and dizziness, get bottle
of Lydia i. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and begin taking the smedcne at
once. We know it will help you as it
did Mrs. Koppl. &
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-13
PRESIDENT REFUSES jesa
REQUEST OF MINERS
Declines to Reconvene Joint Scale
Commission to Reconsider Recent
WAGE Award.

Washington, Sept 11.--President
Wilson in a telegram yesterday to
representatives Of anthracite miner
workers in Pennsylvania refused to
grant their request to reconvene the
joint scale committee of operators
and miners for the purpose of consid.
ering a new wage award
The President declared when a
body CT men collectively refrained
from working by mutual understand
ing. however arrived at it was a
strike, no matter what name was
given it. The majority of anthracite
miners had refrained from work un-
der the guise of taking vacation. the
President said, and told the commit
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-13

ing I mango OF LIE
and ] think it is a
good remedy in such
d condition. ! could
not digest my food
and had much pain
and burning in my
S to m &C h a it e r
meals. ! could not
sleep, had baekache,
and worst Q I all
were the hot flashes.
/ saw in the papers
n n n n = NnnntohIo
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-13

FOR SATIE-Three horses; one grey
-year-old; one black fouryear- old ;
and one hay four-year-old Inquire of
,Gohn Mould, Dewey ST. extension. tel
7l-i, lO0tl2F
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FOR SALE-several buildings to be
taken down and removed from premises
One 60S30; one BOXES; and also several
smaller, 12x16 and other sizes. Suitable
FOR garages or any purpose Also a
few thousand feet of spruce lumber.
Elmer r. lockwood. 627 Main st. eass