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Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-07
%EVERYBODY'S FRIENDS

NJ writing an I love you letter to
| Daddy" SAID Polly drawing j gold
arrow through red heart. Miss
j Peggy told US in School that tomor-
| row was loving DAY and that We should
send l love YOU letters 10 all our
friends"
Not. 1 love you letters" scoffed
Tom, valentines, they're called. Sure.
tomorrows st. Valentines Day. III
have TO buy some valentines to send
out. myself. Guess I'll get few funny
ones for the fellows
But that would not be in the true
spirit Of st. Valentine" said Mother,
putting down her sewing and joining
the two at the play room table, st.
Valentine stands for love and kindness
and not jokes and ugly tricks"
st Valentine!" cried Polly and Tom
together. Was there really ever such
| a person? Oh, do tell us about him."
Long years ago." began Mother.
there lived across the sea man who
| was known as 'Everybody's Friend SO
kind and thoughtful was he Of all that
knew him. Many were the friends he
had. Rich or poor, of high degree or
humble birth it mattered not to him,
he treated all with the same gracious
kindness and consideration. Now this
good man made it habit to visit all
the poor, sick and needy people of his
town, and wherever he went tears
changed to smiles and sighs to laugh
ter. His coming was awaited by the
poor folk with eagerness, and his 60
ings were attended by blessings from
the lips Of the poor whom he had
befriended. After he had gone his
host would find, sometimes a pretty
nosegay, sometimes some needed ar
ticle of clothing, sometimes welcome
coin, which the good man had left
behind him.
Gifts of love, he called them, and
his aim In life was to scatter love and
so help to make the world a brighter
place to live in. One day, the towns
folk looked for his coming in vain.
| Messengers were dispatched to his lit
tie cottage to see If he were i'll. and
| there he was found too weak and i'll
| to go about on his errands of love and
good doing. When he heard how the
| people missed his visits, he said, I will
give them something of myself since
cannot be with them,' and he wrote
messages and notes of cheer and love
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-07

to all who had formerly awaited his
coming. Little boys carried these
notes from door to door. knocking on
the window after putting the note on
the door step. and then running on to
the next house. At first the surprised
toWnsfolk wondered who could be the
sender of the mysterious letter that
lay on the step, then when they read
the words of love within they cried:
1t must be Valentine" for that was
the good mans name.
So throughout his long illness and
the days Of weakness which followed
before his death, Valentine tried to
make up for his absence from the
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-07
COUSIN BERTHE
AN ABRAHAM LINCOLN STORY

loud voice Just like the phonograph.
Sing 1t again!" she cried. "Sing It
a whole lots Of times!"
"Ask your mother II you can come
over to my house and see Cousin
Bertie." said Johnnie. Cousin BERTHE
can't come out. She says she isn't
used to such cold weather an she's
scared Of the snow. Every morning
my mother has to come In her room
and light the gas stove before she'll
get up!"
OF course, the two children rushed
into the house to ask Mother II they
could 60 over to Johnnie's house.
Mother said: "Yes. dears. but don't
stay too long"
OF the three ran across the street
to Johnnle's house. Cousin Berthe was
Standing Mt tho window with her nose
aauashed against the glass and when
shc saw the children she ran and
opened the front door.
"B-r-r-r!" she shivcred. Il should
think yon-all would be pretty near
| froze stifYi"
"It. grand outsider" replied John
ME YOU'D Ike It " you'd only try
~"
I'm 'fr.,d I'd slip and fall down.
said Cousin Berthe. Pm 'frald m,
toes would get frost bite"
| "You're 'fraid OF lots Of things
aren't you?" said little Annie. 81
ain. 'fraid Of the cold. We make
snownen and big. big. big snow ball!
big as that" And Annie spread
| out her arms as far as she could.
"You oughtn't to be 'fraid on ABB
T,inro!n's birthday" said Johnnie
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-07

Currant, green grape or straw
berry is best
Mix the cheese and salad dressing
TIL a smooth. white cream is formed.
Cut slices of bread one-quarter inch
thick and with a heart shaped cutter.
cut into hearts. fSave the scraps for
bread crumbs which can be used for
puddings or croquettes)
With dull knife put row of the
cheese mixture around the edge of the
heart-shaped bread. Make this thick
but rather narrow so it will look like
high border.
Into the hollow center thus formed,
drop teaspoonful of red jam. Notice
that these sandwiches have no cover
are made with one slice of bread only,
They should be made as near serving
| time as possible.
Arrange some of these gay sand
| wiches on top of the palmer ones and
serve at once.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-07

be used for catching the drippings or
any other pan you may have and wish
to use. Decide on the pan before cut
ting the opening in the bottom piece
and cut it to fit the pan. II tin pie
plate is used it should be we'll painted
to protect 1t from rusting. A granite
basin will not rust.
Fasten the legs to the other parts
with brass or nickel plated screws
Sandpaper all parts we'll before as
sembling. Stain and wax or varnish
as you wish. If you use varnish and
do not want shiny finish. after thor
ough!y dry rub the varnish with
pumice-stone and oil. This will pro-
duce what Is called an egg shell finish.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-07
@@1 A TALE OF A VALENTINE

HOME all little girls and boys and listen while tell
~ About a comic valentine and what thereby befel:
his valentine. as will learn. out by boy
Unto ms teacher good and kind with purpose to annoy
one had been oldns him because his work kept getting worse
And when he went bed that his dreams were strange and ,r.
That valentine he thought such fun brought him an awful scare
He found himself within shop Of prodisious size
All hung with monster valentines with dreadful staring eve,
And he looked terror each stepped down from out i, place
And gathered with the Others there agrinnins in his face
And when with fear-sei lips he tried raise cry for aid
The uay l,una hoon struck up a frishtfL seren.d.;
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-07

For the top and bottom pieces plane
up two pieces three-quarters inches
thick and ten and one-half inches
square. Draw center lines and corner
layouts. Cut the corners with a saw
and plane of the rough edges left by
the saw. Be very careful you do not
plane beyond the line. From the point
where the center lines intersect draw
the circle which bounds the opening
to be cut. Bore holes through which
to insert the saw blade for cutting. a
Key hole. coping or turning saw may
be used for making the cut. The edge
should be nicely rounded, this can be
done with wood rasp and sandpaper.
A large sized common pie tin NAV
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-07

the world over by AN exchange OF love
greeting and friendship pledges"
I'm glad you told us that story"
said Tom. Il think he must have had
a beautiful soul. I'm real ashamed
even thought of sending a comic
Valentine. Hereafter. IN just send
real love messages that l mean and
feel"
Me too," exclaimed Polly, and drew
out her paint box to make red heart
with gold arrow through 1t for her
mother.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-07

our friends on the great mans birth
day" Every one fell in with the plan.
and on the fourteenth of February the
little boys were kept busy delivering
throughout the town notes of love.
sent from one friend to another.
Many years later in recognition Of
his great goodness and many kind
nesses, Valentine was made a Saint,
and now his birthday is celebrated all
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-07
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hey all broke screechy and sung the foolish lines
That had been printed their sheets valentines
The din something terrble-a hundred graphophones
And noisy automobile horns, mixed up with ghotly groans
Gould scarcely make fierce sound upon his ear
When all the transformed valentines began their discord queer
And they passed around reached out and eaked his
Or tramped with then distorted upon his tender toes
Ill with the pain he wakened and twas Mamma by his bed
Apulns his and saying Get up you sleepy head!
And as he realized that he safe home and WELL
feeling Of deep hankuness caused his glad heart to SWELL
he husged his Mamma dear and CRED III learn my lessons fine
And never send again comic vaentnei'
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-07

houses OF his friends by sending them
messages and notes full of cheer and
courage and assurances of friendship.
These notes were called Valentines for
the sender. and every one who had
ever heard Of the fine old man hoped
and longed to receive them. When
valentine died the townsfolk were
very sad. for they had lost good and
true friend and his going had left a
hollow In their hearts that could not
be filed. Then one man had a happy
thought. Let U.S." he said, "in valen.
tines memory send notes OF love TO
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-07

G. Behead a prayerful comment
and find human beings.
Z. Behead armor and find slightly
i'll.
5. Behead to lounge and find a
simpleton.
.. Behead Shakesperean male
character and find past.
10. Behead a knot or knob and find
brief poem
II. Behead a short cloak and find
an animal.
u. Behead 10 unlock and find an
article used in writing
13. Behead to deposit and find TO
assist.
ID. Behead pleasing and find
frozen substance.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-07
N puzzle Corner s s
DIAMOND PUZZLE

DIAMOND PUZZLE
!. In candle.
2. An animal.
3. a universal friend.
a. An alcoholic beverage.
S. In candle.
DECAPTTATIONS
The beheaded letters when placed in
a row
Will spell a name that you well know.
1. Behead dry and find to free.
2. Behead to eradicate and find a
quantity.
3. Behead to tear apart and find to
finish.
4. Behead partly open and find a
wide -mouthed vessel.
5. Behead to grasp and find ancient.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-07
Thriftograms by Abraham Lincoln

DNEEP pegging away.
Answer with facts. not argo-
Get ready and the chance Will
come.
We all like the man who sticks
through thick and thin"
The value of life is to improve ones
condition.
Nothing is so local as not to be OF
some general benefit
May the vast future not have to
lament that you neglected it.
Shal! he who cannot do much be for
that reason excused if he do nothing !?
When an occasion Is piled high with
difficulty. we must rise to the occasion.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-07

What is it that we hold most dear?
Our own liberty and prosperity.
Be a patriot! Don't mar the I'M
mortal emblem of humanity, the Dec.
laration Of Independence.
Every blade OF grass Is study: and
to produce two where there was but
one is both a profit and pleasure.
The hired laborer Of yesterday la
bors on his own account today and
will hire others to labor for him TO-.
morrow.
Teach economy, that Is one OF the
first and highest virtues. 1t begins
with saving money.
Follow Lincoln's advice-you have
the opportunity. All he says here ap.
plies to you now. Buy War Savings
Stamps and Thrift Stamps.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
FRANKFORT RIOTS
 HAVE NOW CEASED
Everything Quiet in Illinois Town While Militia Patrol Streets
 Deaths Being Investigated

West Frankfort. H., Aug. 7.- Militiamen continued to patrol the streets of West Frankfort today but there was no indication of a recur- renee of Thursday nights rioting City and county officials agreed that the trouble apparently had passed although it is not known when the troops would be recalled.
 Efforts of National Guard officers to learn the identity of five persons re- ported to have been killed in the rioting were unavaiiing. This led the officers to express the belief that none was Killed. About 40 men, mostly Italians. were beaten by the rioters.
 Mayor Len Fox and Sheriff Robert Fl. Watkins likewise said they did not believe any deaths resulted from Thursday nights lawIessness. The property damage caused by the out break will not exceed s75.ooo. they asserted.
 All was quiet in the Italian section. where the attacks of the rioters centered.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07

Agricultural subjects formed an- other extensive feature of the candi- dates speech, many expedients for agricultural development being advo- cated, Including reduction of tenan- try. increased production, cooperative selling as well as purchasing by farm ers' establishment of municipal mar kets and modern state rural school codes, and increased acreage by Irrigation development. The also de- clared for government regulation of cold storage and a time limit on storage products.
 Wants More Home Owners.
 Advocating more home owners, Gov. Cox said that under democratic rule the prosperity of the country had been widely diffused''
 Praising American youth for it's war service, Gov. Cox declared that the nation owes a debt to those who died and their dependents and to the wounded, who should be trained and rehabilitated. Also, he said, we must realize that considerable com pensation is due those who lost much by the break in their material hopes and aspirations"
 Mexican Situation Better.
 The Mexican situation. the gover- nor stated, has been trying our pa show signs of improvement.
 Not the least of the things that have contributed to it." he continued, lis . realization by the people of that cou>try that we have neither
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
Copyright. 1890, N. E .A.)

Lonx before the canning of fruits and vesetables was discovered as a means of their preservation our great grandmofhers dried their surplus garden sauce" for winter use. The term dehydrated was not in common use in those days. things were just dried.
 Now we can buy not quite ''57 varieties" of dehydrated fruits and vegetables. all neatly boxed. but many kinds Of these convenient foodstuffs.
 The soup vegetables appeal es- pecially to me. for they are SD very usuable. Many a bone and tail of a steak would be turned into a clear vegetable bouillon If one had the vegetables on hand.
 Dehydrated loganberries are de licious and are used just as, the fresh berries. .-...-.
 The use of dried food always means planning ahead for at least a day as theasde hy drated product must be re- hydrted.
 Menu for Tomorrow. Breakfsst = Dried loganberries, scrambled eggs with bacon, toast. coffee.
 ONeT SOups tomato salad, hot rolls. tea.
 Dinner Fried chicken, gravy. mashed potatoes. new creamed onions. beet salad. watermelon. cof- fee and oatmeal macaroons.
 My Own Recipes.
 The woman who lives in the coun- try and has chickens and fresh vese- tables fin abundance never realizes her blessings. To her it is an ordeal to have visitors from town for dinner because she has nothing different to offer them. But to the town visitors the fried chicken with milk gravy is most ailurine and very different from the broiled chicken offered at hotels and road-houses.
 FRIED CHICKEN
 spring rooster. tablespoons butter.
 tablespoons lard.
 Flour.
 salt and pepper
 Sift the salt and pepper with tho flour. Roll the chicken. cut in pieces. fn the -four. Melt butter and lard in flying pan and when very hot put in the chicken. Brown quickly on both sides. Cover tightly. Set on the back or the stove to cook slowly for an hour.
 MILK GRAVY.
 tablespoons -four.
 cups milk.
 Salt and pepper.
 Brown the flour in the fat left in the frying pan after the chicken is cooked. If any bits of crusty flour come off the chicken, leave them in the pan. Add milk slowly. stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper and let boil while stirring TWO or three minutes. The French have made eating a fine art. But there are no quick lunch counters in France. MARY
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07

ls IS. for their domain, nor disposition tz, disturb their sovereign rights
 On the railroad question, Gov. Cox ;k dvocated giving "a thorough test taD private ownership under govern lnlent regulation, the latter now being ;sccepted, he said. Financial credit fsDr the roads, he stated, should be Iarovided. Discrediting of government operation of the carriers was deplored iLs, "unfair' and ''insincere."
 For Tax Reduction.
 pledge for "heavy' and imme- 6s ate reduction of federal taxation was made by the nominee. who said that, with economy, $2,00o,o00,000 could be topped off. He advocated repeal of annoying mption a Xes'' and said incomes of wage es srners. agricultural producers, and 8 laried, professional and small bus D ess men should be"sharply modi- fled" He suggested, in lieu of eX- JOSS profits taxes, "a small tax, prob |; ,bly of one or 1 1-2 per cent on the tDtal business of every going con- sern.' He also urged making the folders of hidden wealth pay their fflare (of taxes) with those whose hroperty is in sight
 Advocating reform of federal agen- tIes and activities, including estab- Eshm ment of a budget system, the gov ,ennor said the government could be aln on $4,000,O00,00 annually includ- hg sinking fund and national debt Interest. Disarma ment provisions of l the League of Nations, he added, con-
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07

| - q a d Ea. 'suffer the penalty of the criminal law" ....--
 Fair returns for both capital and labor were advocated. the nominee also approving development of both into large units without Tn jury to the public interest. Col lective bargaining by labor through its own representatives was approved by the governor, who added;
 Capital Vs. Labor.
 We should not by law. abridge n mans right either to labor or quit his employment. However, neither labor nor capital should take action that would put in jeopardy the public welfare.
 We need a definite and precise statement of policy as to what bus mess men and working men may do by way of combination and collective action. The law is now so nebulous that it almost turns upon the predilections of the judge or jury. The rules of tain so that on stable basis men may move in confidence
 Disputes between capital and labor are inevitable, Gov. Cox said, and public opinion settles prolonged strikes. Declaring that public opin- ion should determine in America, he said the government should oc- cupy an impartial position protect lives and property and. possibly at times, inquire into facts of a tie-up. But facts and not conclusions" he said, should be submitted.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07

Ashford, New York. CT feel 1t my duty to tell you what sTrult.a.tivcs' or Fruit Liver Tablets did for me.
 tried several kinds of physic for over three years 1; and, of course, whiloI took 1t every night my bowels would move; but as soon as I stopped taking physic, I would be eonstipated and would have Piles terribly.
 Iheard of Frult-a-tives' and bought one box and took them. Now I am not troubled any more with Constipation and no moro Piles. 'Truit-a.tives' did for mo what no other medicine ever did they left no aftet.effects, and now I do not have to use physic, -.. ....-. I recommend 'Fruit-a.tives' to ell my ffiends'.
 Mrs. JOHN cArozz1. Doc. . box, 6 for @ 70, trial size 25c. At dealers or from rRUIT-A-TIvES Limited. oGDENsBURd. N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07

stitute "an appealfn> and it's loss a suret burdens.
 Federal Rcsc
 The Federal ReserY mended at length as tor in America's wal personal sacrifices of law is a democratic said, enacted "agains| the bitter republican, In it's development | establishing foreign centers and urged Anl the law, declaring. it from the hands of u never been it's friend
 Repeal of war laws dom of speech and al erty of the press wal gether with America.] residents and extensi wCril without encro| federal government troll"
 Conservation of chi ton of child labor, a government employees anarchistic agitators ment of waterway were other affirmati governor enunciated.
 II accept the nor party" he said
 "obedient to the Divi all peoples, and hope in Him the way vii helpful service"
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07

In the kitchen of her own nome Sister Mary cooks daily for family of four adults She brought to her kitchen an understanding of the chemistry of cooking. gained from study of domestic science in a state university. Consequently the advice she offers is d happy combination of theory and practive. Every recipe she gives is her own. first tried out and served at her family table.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07

The republican proposal for a separate peace, Gov. Cox declared, would be the most disheartening event in civilization since the Rus sians made their separate peace with Germany" Citing difficulties in the plan, Gov. Cox said that if accom- plished No nation in good standing would have anything t1 do with either of us.'
 This plan would not only be piece of bungling diplomacy, but plain. unadulterated dishonesty, as well. he said, inveighing against any schlsm without associated powers. 'Ihis act would either be resard- ca as arrant madness or attempted international bossism." he added
 Discussing domestic questions. Gov. Cox denounced profiteering at length ana promised that profteers should
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-07-23
A M U S E M E N T s.
GIRL is DASHED h.
OVER WATER FALL
INTO WHIRLPOOL
Leading Lady Has Thrilling Expert
ence While Making Scene for
THE Whirlwind'

Edith Thornton, who plays oppo-
site Charles Hutchison, the super
thriller of the movies in 1.-THE Whirl-
wind is an athlete herself and does
some excellent work.
In one incident she is swept into
midstream and dashed over the falls
into the whirlpool below. Naturally.
curing this process. she is separated
from Hutchinson who is trying to save
her from. The Wolf
On the opposite shore, however.
1.-THE Wolf sees her trying to swim
ashore. He makes a wonderful dive
and gets the unconscious girl and
takes her ashore.
Hutchinson, the "Whirlwind," who
had climbed the chasm sees this and
makes 1OO-foot jump into the
whirling waters below. He is caught
bv the current and swept out into the
rapids. You can count of him getting
to shore. but you marvel at his doing
it.
"The Whirlwind" is shown every
Friday at the Auditorium theater
Don't miss an episode.
IT'S HERE TODAY.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-07-23

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY.
FLORIDA, IN CHANCERY- Seasons Invest
ment Company Corporation VS.. joseph q.
Jones. ct al.-BILL TO QUIET TITLE.
In the above stated cause II Is hereby or :
dered that all parties or persons claiming arv
interest In the premises hereinafter described
as nelrs-at-law, grantees, devisees creditors.
legai representatives or otherwise through and
under Julia =. Fuller, deceased, and ali and
every party or person whomsoever claiming an
interest In said premises, situated in the conn
~ OF Polk and State OF FLORIDA, to-wit: North
west quarter !NWA) Of southeast quarter
tSEH) OF section thirty-fve (35), township
twenty-eight t2S) south. range twenty -seve.,
go east. and northwest quarter tNWK) OF
southwest quarter (SWA) and southwest quar-
ter tSWk) Of the southwest quarter (SWk)
OF section two (2), town. snip twenty nine fea)
south. range twenty-seven (27) east, be and
appear to compliments bill Of complaint here :
IN filed at the office Of the clerk Of the circu,
court at Barlow, Florida, on the rule day In
October, 1920. the same being the 4th day of
said month and that this order be published
once each week for twelve consecutive weeks
prior to said date in the Lakeland Telegram,
newspaper published and Of general circula.
tion In said county.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
court at Barlow, Florida, this the 9th day ~
July, 1920.
(SEAL) A JOHNSTON
Geek Circuit Court, Polk County Florida.
R. r. HUFFAKER,
Solicitor for Complainant 1871