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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-06

THOSE who have the welfare of the
l. human race at heart realize that
the most promising field for their &C
tivities lies in child-welfare work.
Gradually it has dawned upon the con-
seriousness of increasing numbers or
people that the state owes every child
its supervision and has a right to die
tate how any child shall be cared for,
provided for and educated for the
first sixteen years Of its life. The state
provides schools and compulsory edu-
cation laws and when the time comes
that these are carefully enforced a
great step forward will have been
taken.
But the state must go farther than
merely providing the means for OBJ
tanning schooling and this Is a theme
In which women show unfalling and
vital interest. Children have the right
to be comfortable, to be we'll nourished
and clothed, to be taught cleanliness
and morality. Many charitable asso-
Citations and many women organiza-
lions have interested themselves in
these affairs Of children in certain
localities, but the work Is not as uni
versal or as thoroughly organized as
It should be. A plan has been evolved
that might have universal application,
and 1t aims to give every child a
chance 10 make a good citizen.
This plan advocates the establish
ment in every county of this country,
chlld-welfare board. This board Is
to be made up of public spirited cti-
zens who are willing to serve on It
without pay. The board will have I'M
der its Jurisdiction every poor and de-
pepdent child, and will exercise its
supervision. under compulsory statutes,
with proper appropriations made for
their enforcement. The provision
made by such q board for children is
not a charity any more than public
school Is. The idea is to avoid any
stigma that might attach TO a child
who has been charge of charity and
the object Is to start every child on
the right rohsl to good citizenship
Such a board will make itself felt
In the homes and insist that condi-
tons are as favorable there rs posi-.
BILE. 1t will sometimes undertake "a
provide homes. IT will have record
M every chRd's progress at school and
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-06

@ HE is a wise woman who gives
- time aud thought TO small ac-
cessorles of dress. The list of them
Is amazingly long and ever varying,
and by means of them smartness and
variety are lent to costumes that must
otherwise become monotonous. Not
counting jewels, consider how fat and
stale wardrobes might become if there
We're no fans, no wells, no pretty col
lars and cuffs, no crisp vestees, no de
mure fichus, no piquant undersleeyes.
no colorful and dainty artificial flow
ers, and no world of ribbon ornaments
to transfer their flavor and charm e
the costume that has become an ole
story. In order to achieve variety,
and interest. and to endow any toi-
lette with character-one must look to
accessories.
Leading off with the most important
of these first aids to the plain CO.'S
tune. we shall have to reckon with
neckwear; collar and cuff sets, waist
coats, and the fichus. Lace, organ
die, batiste and net are used to make
all these, and they lend a touch Of
freshness and daintiness that Is be-
yond price. This season reveals many
sets in light colored organdie pref
tily embroidered. After neckwear, Cir
dies may claim to be of more impor-
lance than other things. Here brill
liant and rich ribbons transform the
frocks they adorn. The girdle be-
comes an evening bodice by sufficient
widening and is sometimes the I'M
forgetable touch that makes gown
distinguished
Flowers for the corsage, in little
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-06

jokes, win. Very unlike you. Merely
because you have grown mustache
is no reason why you should"
zone moment, sir broke in the
young man, and he drew out his card
case. "My name is Clinton-Richard
Clinton. | am a stranger in Denver"
ut won't do, won't do, Will" irri-
tably rejolned the older man. you've
changed great deal-wonderfu i'm
proyement. But of course it's all ow-
ing to your complete recovery. Never
saw you look so robust. There's a res
onance in your voice It's no use af-
fecting the Boston accent You can't
disguise your voice"
Sir 1t is you who insist upon a
practical joke because of fancied re-
semblance," declared the young man,
his blue eyes glinting with annoyance.
"Fancied ~ exclaimed the lady.
81 beg your pardon, madam" he re-
piled, and he presented his card to her.
"As you see, my name is Richard Gin
ton. | am on my way through to the
Coast and am stopping oy~ in Denver
only for the change of cars"
"Ah, yes, to be sure" she murmured.
her eyes on his card. $50 stupid Of us.
Pray pardon me a moment"
She turned her shoulder to him and
leaned forward to hand the card to her
portly companion.
ooh what can 1t be, KarlY' she
whispered. "See Ito have had cards
engraved He really seems to be seri-
Gus, and it's so unlike him to joke. Can
it be possible that his loss of menu
ory-that 1t has failed entirelygn
The bushy eyebrows of the gentle
man came down over his keen eyes,
and his face clouded with concern.
Posslblel Posslble.'' he muttered.
"Amnesia - dissertation secondary
personality! My dear. It's not only
possible; it's highly probable. And /
thought he was joking. poor boy ?"
Hush. Leave it 10 me. We must
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-06

The French have practical idea
of economizing in Innings and under
wear by adding to the wardrobe two
These slips are of thin satin, one light,
one dark. Gray is the color usually
chosen for the latter and flesh pink or
pale yellow for the former. This gar
ment is nothing more than corset
cover and petticoat combined cut in
one piece and fastened down the back.
There are short sleeves that carry
shields. Such garments provide
good lining for summer gowns.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-06

nosegays for the bodice or collar, are
made of organdie. ribbon, velvet, silk
and chiffon. 1t Is their cheerful color
and their exquisite form that mako
them invaluable in touching up a toll
ette. The graceful, floating veil has
IFS votaries it seems only gentlewom-
en- take kindly TO the VEIL or is II
that the Veil lends its wearer dis
melton? AT any rate there Is so
,reat a variety of wells this season
hat there is no describing them in a
hort article.
There Is Il revival Of fans. starring
I with the handsome ostrich feather
ariefies, there followed fans of other
feathers like the handsome barred spe-
cimen shown in the picture. And now
painted satin fans, mounted on pearl
and shell sticks are coming in. They
are smaller than the feather FANS
and are beautifully and panstatingly
wrought.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-06
CHAPTER |.
viii o. the Wisp.


AS he sauntered from the train in
the rear of the hurrying crowd of his
fellow passengers there was nothing
peculiar in his appearance. His
clothes We're in good taste, his manner
quiet and well-bred his look intelli-
gent pleasant and Indifferent. On the
whole he gave every indication of be-
ing a=manly and attractive young gen
tleman. He walked with the resilient
step of an athlete in training-and In
his mid-twenties.
The gatekeeper told him where he
could check his suitcase. He started
across the arcade to enter the depot.
From outside the iron fence an ele-
gantly dressed young fellow beside the
nearest train waved hand to him and
called famillarly: Hello. old man
Didn't know you We're returning-what
the deucel"
The traveller, after a moments quiz
Eical scrutiny, had started on into the
depot without betraying the slightest
sign Of recognition. The young elegant
who had called to him flushed.and bit
his lip. As quickly his shallow gray
brown eyes hardened and he recovered
his nonchalant poise. With swift
ness that was masked by the utter lack
Of hurry in his manner he slipped
through the gate and across the arcade
into the depot.
The sight of the man he had adj
dressed brought him to an abrupt halt
He turned aside behind pillar and
paused to light a cigarette. The tray
eier was at the checking counter de-
posting his suitcase. Having re-
eeived his check he turned away with
the bearing of one who is in strange
place with no particular desire to do
anything.
Before he had taken half n dozen
steps he was rushed by middIe-aged
man who might have passed for pro-
moter or a clubman of rather pro-
nounced tastes. why. howdy, Mr..
Lowriel Back in Denver again, | see,
and looking fit as fiddle Glad your
stay east has done you so much good"
you are sl-<htly mistaken" re-
piled the traveicy, ignoring the others
eutstretehed hand. II do not happen
30 be a comer-on, and | care neither
for little game nor gold brick.
lhank YOU
He went Out through the main exit
of the old depot leaving the man who
had accosted him agape and blankly
disconnected
The traveller tensed with the upwell-
ing Of his enecgy. He noted the line
Of iaxlcahs drawn I'D outside the depot
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-06

Hats and Paraso.s Match.

Hats and parasols That match ars
favorltes for this summer. An excep-
tionally lovely large hat of black chan
lilly lace, trimmed in roses that was
displayed recently, was mated with
tiny parasol of the same lace. For
sports wear parnsol and matching
hat, shown by one of the smart shops.
were made of inch-wide strips OF rib.
bon In two contrasting coIors inter
woven basket fashion. narrow self.
fringe finished the edge OF both para
sol and hat.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-06

grounds, and started forward, brisk
and purposeful. At the same time a
small touring car that had been stand
ing beside the curb before the ladies'
waiting room curved around and rolled
smoothly out across the block pave
ment toward the Welcome arch.
Car and pedestrian reached the
crossing Mt the same time. The driver,
a portly, gray-haired gentleman, footed
warning and swerved over on the
crossing. Checked by the. sound of the
horn the traveller came to an abrupt
halt and stood poised waiting for the
automobile to glide past.
The elderly driver was too intent on
steering the machine to give further
the rear seat looked In his direction
and met his gaze full and direct. In
stantly she flung out her hand and
leaned toward him, her face aglow
with surprise and delight.
"Will" she cried stop. Karl. stop
Don't you see WHIP
The ear came to a stand within its
own length, and the dignified driver
twisted about to peer ut the traveller.
AS he met the young mans look of
well-bred annoyance his joyful aston
ishment became clouded with doubt.
But the doubt vanished and left him
beaming with cocksure delight.
ut Is WIFI he exclaimed "Most
unexpected Such a--a-"
my dear VIII! My dear boy p
broke In the lady. 'To think that
you"
For the first time the traveller rallied
from the half daze into which he had
been thrown by this sudden attack. 81
beg your pardon, madam he inter-
rupted the lady. "Yon have rather the
advantage Of me. Evidently you mis-
take me for some friend who has been
away"
He smiled as If in sympathetic
amusement, but the others nj once be-
came grave. The lady gazed at him in
shocked surprise. The gentleman re-
piled to him with dignified irritation
This Is no occasion for practical
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-06
VIII Lowrie and the missing
bonds.
cro BE coNrINuED)
Unfortunate Sermons.

congratulated his audience in the
prison chapel upon the largeness Of
the congregation. Still another prison
chaplain, known for his blunfneSs of
speech. began his address-it was care
fully typewriter and had heen deiiv-
cred In a federal prison in sor.Sern
stately apologizing for his absence
the Sunday previously. stating. Il was
busy performing the last offices to q
person who occupied a place in this
congregation few weeks ago. but now
has passed away. via the chair. to the
presence of his Maker"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-06
DEAR WILT

''He saw a beautiful, blush
ing face, a pair of gray eyes
aglow with love, a shapely
mouth curved in a tender smile.
She reached up her
hands and clasped them on his
shoulders while her eyes gazed
up into his, full of loving OK
pectsncy."
"He stepped toward her with
the evident purpose of pushing
past into the hall. She darted
to meet him, and, before no
could evAde her, flung her arm.
about his neck. He gresped her
wrists, but her fingers were
locked fast. To have freed
himself he must have resorted
to outright violence.
th--Mtss LoWrIe, ne
stammered, really this is---is
most
Promise to stayr she de-
manded, clinging tighter.
Gle looked down into her
upturned face. The starlixe
brown eyes were soft with ten
der affection and bright with
merry triumph"
Richard Clinton, alighting
from a train in Denver on his
way TO California, is Affection
atcly greeted by DIR. and Mrs.
Kirkland as "Will." They are
astounded over the rescm-
blance, but apparently accept
it and carry him home with
them to dinner. There he runs
into Ellen Kirkland, Wits
hancee. That's the first girl.
And you see what happened.
or nearly happened.
Clinton discovers he is sup
posed to be Will Lowrie, sup
posed to be in a sanitarium for
loss of memory. DR.. Kirkland
is a famous slienist, so of
course he doesn't believe Gin
ton. And then Clinton runs
into Amy Lowrio, Wills sister.
That's the second girl. And you
see what did happen.
So Clinton did stay. And
thereupon naturally began
some most interesting ex-
periences. Read them and re-
joice.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-06

Wood fiber as light in weight as
straw, is being used for sports hats
this summer. The hats are shown in
all the vivid sports shades. such as
bright orange, vivid blue and the a.
rious rose shades.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-06

Only one species of reptiie-a lszarI
lis to be found In the Azores.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-06-30
Potato Growers to
Meet and Consider
Marketing Plans

Marketing plans that will materi-
ally improve potato distribution and
work to the advantage of producer,
distributor and consumer, will be
devised at meeting of the Nebraska
Potato Improvement association at
Alliance today, according to H.
F. Mcintosh, manager of the agri-
cultural bureau of the Chamber, of
Commerce, who will attend the
meeting.
The meeting is an outgrowth of
agitation started several months ago,
according to Mr.. Mcintosh. Potato
growers all over the state have been
dissatisfied for a number of seasons
with the prevailing custom of distri-
button. Instead of selling their crops
as they are dug, they want to put
them on the market when the de-
mand is good. Tentative plans sug-
gested for the marketing scheme
: provide for local storage places in
the state and for carload shipments
fIcm these depots to points where
there is demand for potatoes.
Commission men, representatives.
of the. Farmers Union, and of the
college of agriculture of the State
university will also attend. Such
organizations have the Endorsement
of the federal department of agri-
culture, according to H. @. Werner,
secretary of the association.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-06-30
Two Inmates Escape From
Industrial Home at York

Lincoln, June 29.-(SpeciaD-Two
inmates of the new woman's indus
trial home at York escaped Sunday
night, according to information
reaching the state board of con-
troll.
Jessie Ferguson of Lincoln, age 20,
nda Alice Grover of Kearney, age
1o, were segregated in a room by
themselves on the second floor of
the building and were supposed to
have gone to bed at nine o'clock
Sundty evening. Some time later
it was discovered that they had TAX
en- quilt, tied one end to their bed
stead and slid out of the window to
the ground and got away. So far
no information has been obtained
as to where they may have gone,
This is the first escape from the
new institution, which is a farm
house and has not been fitted up to
prevent inmates from running away.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-06-30
Not to Enforce Dry
LaLU in Old Mexico

Mexico City, June 2o-While
it is expected that the new gov
ernment may pass more rigid
laws regarding the use of intoxi-
cants, there is reason to believe
that it is not the intention to go
to extremes and that no attempt
will be made to. enforce nation
wide prohibition. On the cor
trary, according to well-informed
officials, a project, already under
way in the Department of Com
merce and Industry, for stimulat-
ing the wine grape growing in
dustry is expected to be taken up
and encouraged. Mexico has
vast tracts of land suitable for
the growing of wine grapes and
it is hoped to make it one Of the
most important industries of the
country.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-06-30
Dixon County Sheriff and
Son Bring Cattle to Omaha

Sheriff A. H. Maskell of Dixon
county was among the cattle ship
pers TO the local market Tuesday
from Maskell, having "a head of
young Herefords, averaging 831
pounds, for which he received $l665.
Accompanying the sheriff was his
young son, Francis, who is an en-
thusiast in the cattle business. For
the last 80 years Sheriff Maskell has
been shipper to the Omaha mar
ket and not a season passes that he
does not bring in some fine stock.
He has been sheriff of Dixon coun-
ty for % years and is also one of
the leading bankers of this COM
munity' and one of the principal
stockmen of that section.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-06-30
Bryan on Booze Platform
Urqed bY Lincoln Democrat

Lincoln, Neb., June 29.-(Special.)
Nominate William ]. Bryan on
a wet platform and we will sweep
the country" is the message sent to
a member of the Nebraska delega-
ton at the national convention by
DR.. P. L. Hall, president of the Cen
tral National bank of Lincoln and
for years one of the most influential
and active democrats in the state.
DR.. Hall retired from real active
politics year or so ago, but has
not lost interest in the fascinating
game. However, he is in position
where he can sit back now and watch
the other fellows worry and get some
real enjoyment out of it.
81 tell you" said DR.. Hall this
morning, "if we can get up that sort
of a proposition to campaign on we
will get 'em coming and going"
Omaha daily bee., 1920-06-30

he rubbed his face with his hands,
increasing the pain.
His mother heard the explosion
and rushed out to hasten him into
the house, where she applied home
remedies.
The Oster boys were not burned
so badly, but their faces and necks
suffered severe burns. They were
rushed into their homes, and the
police emergency car called.
Police surgeons attended the in
jured boys.
Each of the lads blamed one of
the others with dropping the match
into the gasoline tank.
Sol Oster, 4H-year-old brother of
the two burned boys, told his mother
he. too, was sitting on the truck
just before the explosion.
He said the McQuillan boy had
the lighted match and started to
drop it in the tank, but he shouted
to him not to do it.
When he saw young McQuillan
was determined to drop the match,
anyway, he said he jumped down
from the truck and ran.
Sol escaped injury.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-06-30
SUPREME COURT
REvERSES LAST
CODE Law RULING
State Body Now Holds It Is
Without Jurisdiction In
Famous Referendum
Hllll.

Lincoln, Neb., June 2o.-(Special,)
The state supreme court, by an
unusual reversal Of its previous de-
cision, ruled today that it is without
jurisdiction in the suit involving the
referendum on Governor McKelvie's
civil administrative code law. This
places the code law, recognizing
the state government. in full effect,
immune from action by the voters
in November under the referendum.
The lower court, whose decision
now stands, held the referendum
illegal because copies of the full
text of the law had not been at
tached to the referendum petitions.
On appeal to the supreme court, he
later declared such attachment of
full copies of the law to be unneces-
sary and ruled that the code law
must be submitted to a refedendum.
Meanwhile, ,>the code law had been
put in effect and state officers were
aghast as the prospect of having to
undo the reorganization. including
the untangling of maze of financial
and legal problems. Application
was made for rehearing and Wig
orous fight was made on the plea
that the defenders of the referendum
had not appealed from the lower
court within the ten days allowed
by law. This plea the supreme
court now upholds.
The court does not discuss the
broader question of the form which
referendum petitions must take, but
it is assumed that in future cases it
will follow its original ruling. To-
days action was technical side is
size
Omaha daily bee., 1920-06-30
Kearney to Celebrate.

Kearney, Neb., June 29.-(Spe-
cial. l.)-Kearney will celebrate In
dependence Day on Monday, July
S. An elaborate program of enter
tainment has been planned by the
Chamber of Commerce, including
athletic events, band concerts. speak
ing and in the evening a big fire
works display. The midsummer race
meet opens on that day with a three
day card. Mayor ]. L. Cleary Of
Grand Island will be the speaker.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-06-30
German Majority
u Socialists Agree
With New Program

Berlin. June 29.-German major
ity socialists are in general agree
ment with the program of the new
government headed by Konstantin
Fehrenbach, said Philip Scheide
mann, leader of that organization,
speaking in the Reichstag today.
He declared it was fault of the in
dependent socialists that the pres
ent cabinet does not contain rep
resentative of the socialist organi-
cations.
George Ledebour, one of the
leaders OF the independent social
lists, said the best means to bring
about an amelioration of the peace
conditions would be the abolition
CT existing armies. Herr Ledebour
declared the independent socialists
would willingly cooperate to bring
Omaha daily bee., 1920-06-30
Separating Potash and
Soda Can Be Simplified

Lincoln, June 29.-(SpeciaD-The
problem of separating soda from pot
ash without the usual means of evap-
Grafton has been solved. according
to J. E. Murray, Lincoln, who has
been making some extensive expert
ments alont this line with others in
terested in the development of the
industry. .....
The pew process makes the separa-
tior at about one half the expense
of the method which has been used.
Under the new system soda and
potash compounds for the chemical
uses will give greater return as an
investment than when manufactured
as a fertilizer.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-06-30
Dealers Make Big Profit
On Repairinu of Shoes

Boston, June 29.-The state COM
mission on necessaries of life, at a
hearing on complaints of profteer.
ing in shoe repairing, heard dealers
testify that they made profit of
$l.25 a pair on shoes repaired by
outside shops. Customers were
charged 81 for full sole and heel
work and the actual repairers were
paid $2.75 for the job. Witpesses
indicated that an advance in price
was contemplated.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-06-30
The Bees Fund for
Free Milk and Ice

A dollar or two from you may
save baby's life these fearfully hot
days.
There is no way in which your
money can be greater BLESSING
to YOU than it is when put into
this fund.
Every penny you give goes to buy
pure milk and cooling ice for the
babies and helpless children of the
very poor who can get these neces-
sites in no other way.
Acknowledgment is made daily in
this column of the contributions re-
ceived so you will know that YOUR
money is doing its share of the good
work.
Bring it or send it to The Bee
of6ca-
Omaha daily bee., 1920-06-30
Nebraska Crop Conditions
Above Average for 10 Years

Crop conditions in Nebraska are
above the average for the past 10
years, and are exceeded in improve
ment by those in only three states,
according to figures compiled by the
bureau of publicity of the Omaha
Chamber of Commerce.
Massachusetts, leads the list in i'm
provement, conditions there being
IL per cent better than the average.
Nebraska's improvement for the
year is a. per cent. Utah and Kan
sas are the other states leading Ne
braska in improved condition of
crops.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-06-30
Stc.vsr Strikebreakers
With Ancient Eqqs

Streator, ILL.,, June 29.-Overripe
Guy Minnis and his wife and 10
girls being taken into a garter fac
tory operated by the Minnis to
break the strike. Strikers and SYM
pathizers hurled the foul-smelling
missiles at the strikebreakers, who,
despite the showers, declared for no
parley with the strikers and went
right on with their work.