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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-02
"sHALL ! sPRING?"

Synopsis.--JaneH Harding, respect
able and conservative old maid
but never too old to think of mar
riage with more money than
brains, is inveigled by strong
minded spinster, Miss Higglesby-
Browne, iuto financing an exped1-
ton to hunt for buried treasure on
LeeW ard island Her niece, Vir-
ginia Harding. undertaking to stop
her, gets on the vessel and is un-
willingly carried along. BY no
means concealing her distaste for
the expedition and her contempt
for it's members, Virginia makes
the acquaintance of the Honorable
Cuthbert Vane. Talking with
Dugald Shaw, leader of the expedi-
ton, Virginia very frankly ex-
presses her views, practically ac-
cusing Shaw and the other MEM
bers of the party, including
somewhat uncertain parsonage
Captain Magnus, and a shady
''financIer," Hamilton H. Tubbs, of
being in q conspiracy to defraud
Jane Harding. Landing on the
island is a matter of some difficult
ty, Virginia being carried ashore
I'm the arms of Cuthbert Vane. The
party gets settled. Miss Browne
tells about the treasure. Virginia
declares herself out of it. The
deadAsailor's map is produced. Vir-
ginia finds a mysterious dog, Cru
soc.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-02

make it look better. Attractive bed
room rugs can be made at home by
braiding, crocheting, or weaving rags
and odds and ends of material.
Plain wall papers or those with in
conspicuous all-over designs are good
Backgrounds for pictures. A plastered
wall may be painted quite easily. The
girl herself should be able to paint
both the plaster and woodwork of her
room if the latter needs attention.
Painted bedroom furniture is much
prettier than cheap grades of oak or
stained wood. Old bureaus, bedsteads,
tables, and chairs, even though quite
different in design, can be made to
look as though they belonged together
If carefully painted white, ivory, or
an attractive shade of gray or tan.
The Old finish should, however, be re-
moved and the wood sandpapered
smooth before any paint is applied.
Choosing Good Beds.
The bed is the most important piece
of furniture in the room. About one
third of every "a hours is spent on It.
For health and comfort a good bed is
important, especially good mattress
and spring. A simple, painted-metal
single bed is desirable for a young
girl. A slip-on cover of unbleached
muslin is excellent for keeping the
mattress clean. Sleeping without a
pillow is often recommended, but the
bed needs at least one pillow to make
1t look complete, and this, like the
mattress, should be protected by a
thin close-ftting, washable cover be-
tween the ticking and the pillow case.
The sheets, blankets, and comfortables
should be chosen with care.
An improvised dressing table can he
made by hanging-a mirror over a small
table. This is to be preferred to dress
ing tables with fiounces of cretonne
that collect dust. A bureau or chest OF
drawers is needed for storing clothing
and personal belongings Bureau and
table covers should be as simple as
possible and always fresh and clean.
If there is room for only one chair 1t
should be comfortable one. A book
shelf and work table are attractive
touches. If there is no closet, some
sort of wardrobe is needed in which to
hang clothing. A good wastebasket,
one that will not tip over easily nor
shed dirt, should be provided. Many
girls make their own.
Shades and curtains should be cfo-
sen to regulate but not shut out the
light and air. Simple. durable, softly
hanging material. such as white or
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-02
MOTHER, QUICK! GIVE
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
FOR CHILD'S BOWELS

Even a sick child loves the "fruity"
taste Of california Fig Syrup" If the
little tongue is coated, or if your child
is listless, cross, feverish, full of cold,
or has collie, teaspoonful will never
fail to open the bowels. In a few
hours you can see for yourself how
thoroughly lit works all the constipa-
ton poison, sour bile and waste from
the tender, little bowels and gives you
a well, playful child again.
Millions of mothers keep California
Fig Syrup" handy. They know a tea
spoonful today saves a sick child to-
morrow. Ask your druggist for genuine
california Fig Syrup" which has d.
rections for babies and children Of all
ages printed on bottle. Mother! You
must say California" or you may get
an imitation fig OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-02

Every girl should have room of her
very own to arrange as she pleases, IT
the family can possibly spare the
space. Girls instinctiyely love what
is beautiful and try to express them
selves in their surroundings. With a
little thought and some real work the
girl herself can transform an uninter-
esting, uninviting room into place of
tranquility and charm-a sort of
sanctuary to which she can escape
when she wants to think things out
alone, as girls often do.
The girls in the "Own Your Own
Room" clubs, under the direction Of the
United States Department of Agri-
culture and various State agricultural
colleges, have accomplished wonderful
results in making over unattractiye
rooms according to the suggestions
given them by club leaders and home
economics specialists.
The Walls and Floor.
The first step is naturally the i'm
provement of the appearance of the
empty shell of the room. A neutral
shade fer the walls, floor, and larger
articles in the room is usually pleas
ing. Cushions, table covers, books,
and other small, bright colored OBJ
jects give the needed touch of color.
Ckintz or cretonne in curtains and
cushions sometimes suggests the color
to be emphasized This is more in
formal and homelike than an attempt
to have everything match. No matter
what color scheme is chosen, the dark
est tones are best for the floor and
its covering, lighter tones for the
walls, and the lightest for the ceiling.
Smoothly finished floors partly
covered with rugs are easily cared for.
Paint or varnish can often be applied
to an old unfinished wood floor to
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-02
IN BUYING ASPIRIN
ALWAYS SAY "BAYER"
Look for the Name "Bayer" on Tab
lets, Then You Need
Never Worry. z,

"Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" can be
taken safely for Colds, Headache,
Toothache, Earache, Neuralgia. Lum-
bago, Rheumatism, Joint Pains, Neuri-
It's, and Pain generally.
To get quick relief follow carefully
the safe and proper directions in each
unbroken package of "Bayer Tablets Of
Aspirin" This package is plainly
stamped with the safety 'sBayer Cross"
The .Bayer Cross" means the gen.
uine, world-famous Aspirin prescribed
by physicians for over twenty-one
years.-Advertisem
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-02
CHAPTER VII.
An Excursion and an Alarm.

As the only person who had diScoy-
cred anything ON the island, l was now
invested with certain Importance.
Also, had a playfellow and compan-
ion for future walks, in lieu of Cuth-
bert Vane, held down tight to the
thankless toll of treasure-hunting by
his stern taskmaster. But at the same
time was provided with an annoying,
because unanSwerable question which
had lodged at the back of my mind
like a crumb in the throat:
BY what strange chance had the
copra gatherer gone away and left
Crusoe on the island?
One morning. instead of starting d.
rectly after breakfast for the cave,
Mr.. Shaw busted himself in front of
the supply tent with certain explosives
which were TO be used in the digging
operations later
Having inquired of the Honorable
Cuthbert and found that for an hour
or two the boat would not be in
reuuisition, l permitted the beautiful
youth to understand that l would not
decline an invitation TO be rowed about
the cove. Mr.. Shaw had left his ma
rine glasses lying about. and | had
been doing some exploring with them.
Under the great cliffs on the north
shore of the bay / had seen an OBJ
ject that excited my curiosity. 1t
seemed to be the hull of a small yes
sci. lying on the narrow strip Of rocks
and sand under the cliff. Now, wreck
age anywhere fills me with sad and
romantic thoughts, but on the shore
of a desolate island even a barrel
hoop seems TO suffer sea-change into
something rich and strange. / there
fore commanded the b. Y. TO row me
over TO. the spot where the derelict
lay.
lay back idly In the stern as the
boat SKINNED over the smooth water
beneath TIE strokes of my splendid
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-02
a Great Liqht.

The skipper was examining an am
bilious COB who wanted to be a gum
ner's mate.
"How much does six-pound shell
weigh?" he asked
Il don't KNOW" the COB confessed.
swell, what time does the twelve
o'clock train leave?
Twelve o'clock"
"All right then, how much does
six pound shell weigh?"
"Ah," said the youthful mariner, a
great light dawning on him. 'Twelve
pounds" The American Legion
Weekly.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-02
HOMEMADE OILS FOR FLOORS
Boiled Linseed Oil Trimmed With Tur-
pentine Is Most Excellent
Another Formula.

One part boiled linseed oil thinned
with three parts turpentine makes an
excellent floor oil, the United States
Department of Agriculture finds, while
one part light motor or engine oil COM
bined with four parts kerosene gives
results similar to commercial kinds.
The motor oil recommended must rot
be confused with the heavy, less highly
refined kinds that contain dark sedi-
ment.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-02
Concise and Literal.

Before Jebson, Jr., went in for his
examination, Jebson, ST.. impressed on
him some sound advice.
ANSWER every question shortly and
concisely and literally, and you won't
be far wrong" said Jebson, Sr.
Jebson agreed, but before the exam
he had to fill up a form which asked !:
Description Of father"
Jebson wrote: "Stout old man, with
red face anG whiskers."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-02
Helps Business.

Business was dull for two of the
drivers who own their own takes in
q southern Indiana town that faces
Kentucky. They were talking over
business.
"Why do you always keep that old
bill book laying on the floor of your
car when you are parked along the
curb, BiIl?'
"Oh, that helps business. You would
be surprised how many people see 1t
and get in to take short ride. 1t
helps business, Joe. indianapolis
News.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-02
"There, don't tremble So
you are safe-safe in my
arms r.
(To BE coNTINUED.)
Juvenile Humor.

The poem under analysis was Ten
nvson's 1.-THE Brook" and the pupils
were asked to write sentence con-
tanning the words 'coot" and "hern."
One small pupil turned in this one:
"A little girl I know had an awful
csst doll, but Il wasn't haxns
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-02

Mrs. Crawford don't see how you
could join such club when you don't
see the object of 1t.
Mrs. Crabshaw-You see, dear, it
meets Mondays, and that's the only
day In the week had no place to go.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-02

Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment now and then as
needed to make the complexion clear,
scalp clean and hands soft and white.
Add to this the fascinating, fragrant
Cuticura Talcum, and you have the
Cuticura Toilet observation-disclosures
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-02

If the doctor is sick he has one
sreat satisfaction: he knows exactly
what is the matter with him.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-02
No others.

North-"Has Alice any Of the old
fashioned virtues?' West-'I sup
pose so-most Of them are"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-02

Coles Carbo1isalve Quickly Relieves
and heals burning, itching and torturing
skin diseases. 1t Instantly stops the pain
of burns. Heals without scars 3Oc and COO.
Ask your druggist or send zoe to The ].
w. Cole Co, Rockford, Ill, for a pack
age.-Advertfsement
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-12-02

Copyright. The Bobbs-Merrill Company
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-03-31
(First published in the Abilene Week.
" Reflector, March II. 1920
Kansas HiEhway Cemmission
Notice to Road Contractors

Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals for the construction of Fed
eral Aid road work in Dickinson
County orn n State Of ksnsas ssia road
ceived at the Office of the County
Clerk at Abilene. Kansas. until II
o O,es'; A NJ. April Is. 1871. and then
-, Said proDo,sd ~ incIuSss
ic or Bit. filled brick road with I and 10
It. wide earth shoulders together with
All work involved and indicated by
The net length Of road to be con-
structed or improved is $3.50 miles,
and is briefly. described as foliows
Beginning at the east city limits Of
easterly to the west city limits Of
BIDS will be received for the fol-
lowing division Of the work: Earth
work only; Bridges and Culverts
also be received for any combination
of the above.
Proposals must be accompanied by a
certified check for nve 80 per cent
man Of the Board 81 County Commits
sieners as a guarantee that ifAaward-
ed the contract, tho bidder will enter
into q contract and give bond a. re-
quired.
Detailed Information Of the work to
be done may be had by an examina-
tion Of the plans and specifications on
file in the offices Of the County Clerk
and County Engineer.
The Board Of Commissioners re-
serves the right to reject any and all
proposals and to waive technicalities.
BY Order Of the Board of County
H. w. KING.
County Clerk.
March Is. 1921 17w4t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-03-31
(First published in the Aht',ne Week.
ly Reflector. March l.. 1921)
Kansas Highway ComnissiOn
Notice to Road Contractors

proposals for the eonstruction Of Fed FED.
eral Aid road work in Dickinson
County, State Of Kansas, said road
Road. Section F, Project No. 20. viii
be received at the office Of the Coun-
ty Clerk at Abilene. Kansas. until II
O'Clock A. M, April Is, 1921. and then
Said proposed Improvement includes
the construction Of an IS feet wide.
one or two course concrete, Monolith-
ic or Bit. filled brick road with feet
wide earth shoulders. together with
the plans and specifications herewith
The net length Of road to. be con-
structed or improved is 0.362 miles.
and is briefly described as follows:
at the east city limits sasf
to the county line between Dickinson
and Morris County.
lowing division of the work: Earth
only; Pavement slab only. Bids win
also be received for any combination
Of the above.
Proposals must be accompanied by a
certified check for Ave (5) per cent
man Of the Board Of County Commits
sioners as a guarantee that II award
ed the contract, the bidder will enter
into a contract and give bond as re-
auired.
Detailed Information Of the work to
be done may be had by an examina-
ton Of the plans and specifications on
Ale In the OFFICES Of the County Clerk
and County Engineer.
The Board OF Commissioners re-,
serves the right to reject any and all
proposals and to waive technicalities.
BY order Of the Board of County
Commissioners.
H. w. KING,
County Clerk.
March IS, 1921 17w4t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-03-31
STONED MANY BILLS
Governor Allen Signed Number Of
New Laws Just Passed

Among the last bills signed by Gov.
II. J. Allen and submitted to the
legislature just before its sine die ad-
journment, March 81, was the Hasty
boxing bill. To certain extent 1t
repeals the anti-bDxing law, which
has been on the Kansas statutes
many years. The new law was
passed by both houses after for
mer bill to repeal the anti-boxing
law had been defeated. The new
law permits boxing bouts before pri-
yate clubs, and an admission may be
charged. But no compensation shall
be paid to those boxing, which In ef-
feet restricts matches to amateurs.
This provision was inserted to pre-
vent prize fights. The bill was
sponsored by the American Legion.
Other last minute measures sign
ed by the governor were bills:
Authorizing the condemnation OF
land for the material desired In build
ing highways.
Giving state highway commission
power to cooperate with county
boards in obtaining and distributing
federal aid for road building.
MemOrializing congress, by resolu-
ton, to pass the act fixing the age OF
total disability for Civil war veterans
at 70 years.
Authorizing counties to issue bonds
iwth which to buy machinery Tor
road building.
Appropriation funds as state aid
for schools Of industrial training,
to match federal funds obtained
through Smith Hughes act.
Allowing expenses for district
court judges In travelling over their
district, not to exceed $500 a year.
Permitting school districts to con-
solidate upon popular vote.
Removing cities Of $4,000 or more
from operation of Barnes high school
law.
Appropriating 100000 for repair
and upkeep of governors mansion
for next two years.
Authorizing cities OF the third
class to vote bonds, to float bonded
Indebtedness.
Providing for survey and sale OF
lands lying in channels caused by
rivers change in course.
Providing state aid for all high
schools having approved teachers
training course, except high schools
4, o;tias in which state normal
schools are located.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-03-31
WORK ON HOSPITAL PLANS
Estimated Cost Of Building Will Be
About 100000

Architect VIM. Saylor presented
his drawings and preliminary plans
to the hospital directors at their
weekly meeting last night. The
board Of directors called in several
physicians, nurses and others inter-
ested for an inspection Of the same.
The plans outlined by Mr.. Saylor
follow the Atchison hospital with
variations made to suit the Abilene To-
cation. The board instructed Mr..
Saylor to continue working on the
plans, and resubmit the same with
some suggested changes.
Owing to the unstable condition OF
the market on building material, the
architect cannot at this time make
a definite estimate on the cost OF the
building. The plans presented call
for a thirty bed hospital, which Ia
the minimum capacity hospital built
in counties of this size. Under raw
orable conditions the cost for build
ing, including plumbing and heating
will be some where between $4,000
and 100000. This represents about
the present amount Of subscriptions.
The special finance committee con-
sisting of viii Green. Rev. Hovgard
and c. F. Bath were requested 10
present a plan to complete the sub
scription canvas for the county. The
directors believe that at least $26,-
. 600 more in subscriptions can be ob-
tanned by intensive work. Further
plans will be announced when COM
pleted.
Mrs. Ira Emig was awarded the
S5 prize for suggesting the name
which was adopted. Over one hun
bred suggestions were received by
the committee, and "The Dickinson
County Memorial Hospital" was sell
ected. The directors adopted TINS
name as they believe the hospital
should be memorial in fact as well
os in name to the Dickinson. county
soldiers and sailors Of the late World
war. Ralph Lucier on behalf OF the
legion and the Auxiliary pledged the
support of their members to ala III
every way they can In the success
ful completion Of the project. Inc
bospital directors were unanimous
In their desire to honor the services
of the Dickinson county boys ana
believe they have made wise de-
cision in adopting the name ana reh-
dering this belated honor to these de-
serving heroes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-03-31
First published in the Abilene week.
" Reflector. March IT. ls21)
Kansas Highway Commission
Notice to Bridge Contractors

1, Notice Is hereby given tnat
sealed proposals for the CONSTRUCTION
Of Federal Aid Bridge work in DICK.
fnson County, State Of Kansas, saio
bridge work being located on the read
known as Bee Line Road, ana peing
designated as Section H, Project ~,
will be received at the office OF the
County Clerk at Abilene. Kansas IN
tn II o'clock A. NJ, April 10, 1871
and then publicly opened.
3. The proposed work Is located
on the public highway In the Coun..
ty before mentioned. said proposed
Improvement includes the construc-
ton OF the following bridge work to-
gether with all work involved and IN
dfcated by the plans and specifications
herein numbered and described:
Name OF nearest railroad SONG:
r4erinrton. Kansas Number OF miles.
q: Bridge No. 8; Station No; so,tS;
tyne. DECK Girder; span, $50; heightn
- fact: roadway, 20 feet; concrete
cubic wards. aTa; reinforcing steel; lbs:
ss,2ia; straight steel. pounds. ztys ~
piiing, Lineaa feet, $50 wood' NV
cOno Dstailed information of the
worlr to be done may be had oy An
TERMINATION Of the plans ana speein-
Cations on fle In the onice OF tne
/ County Clerk, or the State HIGHWAY
| Commission at Topeka a,
me above described WORK 1s "
be Completed on or before the tetn
day OF August. iszi--.-.ns.,or.ru r..
sarves the right to reject any ana -.
proposals and to waive tecnnieaii'iss
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-03-31
(First published in the Abilene Week
ly Reflector. March II, 1920
Kansas Highway Commission
Notice to Road Contractors

proposals oes1 for the oonstruction Of Fed
eral Aid road work in Dickinson
County, State Of Kansas. said road
T ton snG Protect Ct a. ne viii Sse
ceived at the office Of the County
O'clock A. M. April Is. 1921, and then
Said proposed Improvement includes
the construction Of an IS feet wide.
one or two course concrete, Monolith.
ic or Bit. Allied brick road with feet
ali work siE'h involved ere and Indicated BY
the plans and specifications herewith.
The net length Of road to be con-
structed or imProvefGb + !sss so miles
fas rs sF's IT the eass end Of
Proect 20, Section D and extending
thence east and south to the west cor
porate limits Of the city of Harrington
BIDS will be received for the fol
work only: Bridges and Culverts
only; Pavement Slab only. Bios WI WI.
Proposals must be accompanied by
certified check for Ave go per cen
the biz made Pa Y eu to ing Commits
sioners as guarantee that II award
ed the contract, the bidder will ente
into a contract and give bond as re
Detailed information of the work 7
! be done may be had by an examina
tJon OF the plans and specifications
file in the OFFICES Of the County Cier
and County Engineer.
rho Hoard Of Commissioners re
t serves the right to reject any ana .
a PROPOSALS and to waive technicalitle
, Nv order of the Board OF Count
9 Commissioner n. W. KING,
d County Clerl
. March Is, 1921 INV
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-03-31
(First published in the Abilene Week
ly Reflector. March IT, 1920
TICE

To L. a.. Jasper. ST. w. Forester and
Marshal A. Cook:
I, the undersigned, owner OF the
following described land, situated in
Dickinson County, Kansas. to-wit:
The South East quarter of Section
IS, Township IA, Range s, east OF the
sth principal meridian upon which q
lease dated August 20, 1919, was CIV
en- to. L. q. Jasper. do hereby notify
you that the terms of said lease have
been broken by the owner thereof,
that hereby elect to declare and do
declare the said lease forfeited and
void and that. unless you do. Within
twenty days from this date. notify the
register Of deeds Of said county a.
provided by law that said lease has
not been forfeited. ! viii ale with the
feiture as provided by law; and I
hereby demand that you execute or
have executed q proper surrender Of
said lease. and that you put the same
Of record in the office of the Register
OF Deeds Of said County within TWEEN
ty days from this date.
Dated this Sd day Of March. 1921.
8. w. MUENZENMAYER,
Twist Owner