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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-29
IF YOU DON'T LIKE
VANISHED FLOORS

Several OF my Readers have written
to say that they don't want vanished
surface on their hard wood floors, and
would appreciate an article on wax
! treatment.
Assuming that the floor is new, or
has been recently scraped down so that
no finish OF any sort remains on it,
or at least that ii has no varnish or
wax upon il, proceed as follows:
First apply two coats Of mixture Of
equal parts of linseed oil and turpen-
tine with enough Japan drier in il to
make IL harden over night Ito get the
right amount of the drier mix equal
small amounts Of the oil and turpen-
tine, add a little dricr and try out the
mixture on few inches of floor space
as a test. This mixture brings out the
grain Of the wood and prevents subse.
Tient grease spots from showing on the
foor-as they would if wax were ap
piled without previous oiling.
Now and then a Reader writes IN,
that she has put oil and turpentinc OF
her floors and that il has left a stick,
surface; but when / come TO inyesti
gate ! find that she has put it on owe
an old waxed surface, and Of course tn,
wax prevents the oil from being ab
sorbed by the wood. II may be ap
piled, however, if the wax is almost en-
tirely worn off the floor.
The next step, after putting on th
two coats OF oil and turpentine (dryinl
well after each application is TO appl,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-29
Efficient Housekeeping
BY Laura A. Kirkman

n good grade Of wax polish in the fol-
loving manner: Cover the entire floor
with II, putting il on not too thickly
with n cloth and leaving il IN this way
overnight to harden. The next morning
apply Il second coat Of the wax, again
leaving it while TO harden~-but this
time only for. a few hours. All good
wax polishes have turpeniine in them
usually they are composed Of beeswax,
paraffine and turpentine) and the tur-
pcntine dissolves the surplus wax, thus
rendering the coating uniform. After
the second coat Of wax has dried for a
while, the first polishing is begun Do
this with weighted brush, rubbing
with the grain Of the wood and finish
ing with a wooden cfpth tied over the
weighted brush After this first waxing,
your floor will not need another coat
until almost year, except an occa-
sional rubbing with the weighted brush
to keep up the polish
At the end Of the year, apply sec
ond coat Of wax just as you applied
the frst--leaving it on overnight to dry
and spread evenly, rubbing on a little
more the next morning, then polishing
with the weighted brush.
II certain portions Of your floor re-
ceive more wear that others and lose
then wax polish, apply little warm
wax 10 these w0rn-do1n parts through.
out the year as follows set your car
of wax in n pan Of boiling water unit
the wax is slightly melted, then rub Z
little Of this warm wax on the worr
spots Of the floor with a soft cloth
polishing Immediately
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-29
Copyright. 1871 by New spapcr Feature Service Inc

suaded Lillian to accompany us. WITH
out her ! would have been defenceless
against Bess Deans harrassing verbal
thrusts, and | felt that the under-the-
surface mental controversy with the
girl was Just what my friend needed
10 divert her mind from contemplation
of the vagaries of Robert Savarins
jealousy. 1t was with n mind at ease
that | shut both friend and heckler
from my consciousness and put my
whole attention upon my driylngs
Ii was well that | did so, for mon
ster agricultural show at Kingston had
made the curving roads unusually full
of cars, many of them bent on speed
ing, and, therefore, on passing any
car going at anything less than forty
miles an hour. / did not mind n car
passing me on the level stretches, but
when around the dangerous curves they
noscd up, compelling me to get over
with two of my wheels but few inches
from the edge of the precipce, my
blood chilled.
Bess Dean 'Rctorts.
This happened twice, and when, as !
approached particularly dangerous
spot known-as Dead Mans Curve, |
heard the sharp honk of horn behind
me- ! deliberately kept my car in the
middle of the road SO there was no pos
sible chance for the car to get by on
either side. At the same time sounded
my own horn vigorously to signal any
one on the other side of the curve, and
cautiously crept around it until | had
reached level stretch Then | swung
my ear quickly to the side of the road
that the driver behind me might pass
He was fattish, arrogant person In
a car of a make that had heard Dicky
say WAS built more for show than fol
real performance, and rs he passed
slowly, he leaned out from his seat anc
yelled furiously at me, his face almost
purple with passion;
why don't YOU learn to drive?"
made him no answer but from the
seat behind me | heard high-gamln.
like hoot from Bess Dean:
why don't you?"
"Ah-h-rW he sputtercd, but the car,
were too far apart by this time for fur
ther repartee.
Fresh thingW ,Bess commented il
disgustcd accents, and | realized that
her hatred of being distanced or beater
by ANYBODY had led her almost uncon'
Sciously to range herself upon my side
against the inconsiderate driver AnC
was not surprised to hear the eager
ness of desire in her voice rs she added
It's n wonderful long level stretcl
here. and your car is better than his
Can't YOU pass him, Madge?F
(To be continued
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-29
A Stubborn Cough
LOOsens Right Up
This homemade remedy II . won
: der for quick results. Easily
and cheaply made.

Here is homemade syrup which
millions of people have found to be
the most dependable means of break
ing up stubborn coughs. 1t is cheap
and simple, but very prompt in ac-
tion. Under its healing, soothing in
fluencc, chest soreness goes, phlegm
loosens, breathing becomes easier,
tickling in throat stops and you get
good nights restful sleep. The
usual throat and chest colds are con-
9nered by it in "a hours or less.
Nothing better for bronchitis, hoarse-
ness, Group, throat tickle, bronchial
asthma or winter coughs.
To make this splendid cough syrup,
pour 2ih ounces of Pinex into a pint
bottle and fill the bottle with plain
granuated sugar syrup and shake
thoroughly. If you prefer use clari-
fed molasses, honey, or corn syrup,
instead OF sugar syrup. Either way,
you get full pint-a family supply
of much better cough syrup than
you could buy ready made for three
times the money. Keeps perfectly
and children love its pleasant taste.
Pinex is special and highly con-
centrated compound OF genuine Nor
way pine extract, known the world
over for its prompt healing effect
upon the membranes
To avoid disappointment ask your
druggist for "2is ounces of Pinex"
with full directions. and don't accept
anything else. Guaranteed to give
absolute satisfaction or money
promptly refunded. The Pinex Co,
Fl. Wayne, Ind
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-29
LITTLE BENNY'S
NOTEBOOK
BY Lee Pape.

Ma made coconut pie today, and
this aftirnOon | saw IT out IN the Kitchen
nobody being there but me and the
pie, and took little hunk out of one
side to see what 1T TASTED like and then
! took little hunk out of another side
to see it il tasted the same all over,
and then | took little hunk ont OF
another side TO dctrack attention from
the hunks out of the fcrst sides, and
tonite vile we was eating suppir kepp
on thinking of the coconut pie and
wondering wat would happln wen Nora
brawt it in with 8 little hunks missing
Watts the matter with Benny, he don't
seem to he eating mutch, is he sick, or
is the werld meerly coming to an end?
sed pop.
Is enything rong, Benny? sed ma.
No mann, | sed. Me not being sure
weather there was not till the pie came
in, thinking G., ] wonder if | better
offer to 60 out and bring it in myself
and then aXsidently drop it to disgulze
how it looked.
Being the ony ideer i could think OF
and | scd, Hay ma do you wunt me to
go out and bring in the pie and save
Nora the truDble!
Watts your hurry, we're not hall
throo suppir, scd ma, and | sed, Wei!
wen we're throo do YOU wunt me to?
CertenY not, sed ma. And we kepT
on eating suppir, especially everybody
but me, and Nora took the dishes out
and then came back looking like aNsi-
dent, saying, O Mrs. Potts watts YOU
think, do you know that coconut pie
you made?
Me thinking, Heck, good mite, and
ma sed, Yes, yes, wat about it, and
Nora sed, Well | Jest dropped it up
side down on the floor and it was sutch
reck 4 had to throw it completely
out
O shaw, that too bad, O well, | sip
pose you couldent help it, sed ma, and
Nora sed, Certeny | couldent, how
could tell it was going to land upside
/ down?
Being the reason we dident have eny
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-29

and Mr.. Crow sat looking in the win
dow feeling very angry and cross
when he spied something which made
his sharp eyes snap.
Mr.. Rat was running out of the
barn with something under his arm.
Mr.. Crow followed and when Mr. Rat
stopped down the road and hung a
tiny envelope on the door knob of Mr..
and Mrs. Wood Rat, Mr.. Crow alghted
on tree branch.
He waited until Mr.. Rat was well
out of sight and no one had come to
the door, then he few down and took
the little envelope and flew away to
the top of tree where no one would
see him and opened it.
Everybody knows that Mr.. Grow is
a very inquisitive creature, but this
was very terrible thing to do-take
letter that belongs TO someone else
but Mr.. Crow did not care. He read
II and found it was an invitation to a
parry To be held iii the barn. There
will be plenty of corn, he read at the
bottom of the invitation. Come early"
There" said Mr., Grow, turning it
over His eyes grew very bright, for he
saw there was no name upon IT,. There
will be one guest present at your party,
Mr. Rat, that YOU very likely have
overlooked" " And off he flew with
the invitation in his blu
Straight To the home of Mrs Tabby
he flew and on her door knob hung
the invitation and away he went cav
ing at the thought of what would hap
pen when Tabby appeared at the party
that night
/ The firefiies were there with their Ian
terms when Mr.. Crow alightcd on the
barn window sill and he could see the
mice and rats coming from all direc-
tions There were long rows of corn
strewn over the floor and soon the
guests were seated and the feast began.
Mr.. Crows sharp eyes looked to-
wards the door. Tabby was just crawl
ing under. but the sharp eyes of the
mice saw her and out went the lights
and away they all scampered.
OF course, Tabby could see in the
dark, but Mr. Grow couldn't so there
he had TO sit all night and when il
was light there was not a grain of corn
left after all his scheming, and Mr..
Crow flew off home so tired he could
hardly keep his eyes open.
And Tabby did not get the mice OF
rats, for when Mr. Crow few back to
the window there they were feastine
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-29
WHY LILLIAN TOOK UP
THE BATTLE FOR MADGE

Above the noise Of my throttlcd-
down engine | heard faint, quickly
smothcrcd little chuckle from Lillian,
and the next instant her hand touched
m, back as II inadvertently when she
moved forward on the prc,cnsc of making
room Tor Rcss Dean in the tonncau OF
the car
do not think Bcss noticed either,
but | comprchendsd both, and knew
that Lillian was registering both amuse-
nent and approval of my ruse, which
.ticc,ually thwar'cd the girls paipable
purpose Of trying 20 rouse my temper
10y talking at me.
YOU'D hardly qualify MS a motor
lorry driver, Madge, i another war
should hit us, lieSs gbed rs she de
sc,ndcd from the seat beside me and
arranged herself beside Lillian in the
tonneau. I'm disappointed in YOU. I've
seen fat, iussy women OF hity who
couldn't stand anybody near them when
they were driving but | thought you
were a better driver-and-a-better-
sport
She drawled the last words slowly and
significantly. caught her meaning,
and rcjolced that she could not see my
ewes, fOr ! could not control the hot
anpcr that had lcaped into them. |
made no reply however, hut, throwing
in my clutch, | sent the ear on again.
Md then | heard Lillian's voice, low,
clear, inclsiNe.
ANY lack OF sportsmanship in your
friends must cause you great anguish
oi mind, Miss Dean.
An Encounter.
Just the slightest most delicate stress
on the last pronoun, but with the power
Of stllctto thrust Bess Deans polse
eas not disturbed 60 all outward seem
ing. Her laugh was like a merry child :
~ she answered:
Just uses me up for days, she
agreed gnyly. ooh, girls, Look at that
view across the hollow"
From that moment she Chattcred al
most constantly ul anything and moth
ms light, frothy hahblc OF which | un-
dcrstood the purpose lllhan's stilettc
point had struck home, and had made
her change her tactics. That she was
inwardly raging at both OF us ] knew
and was equally positive that, did the
slightest opportunity arise, she would
annoy us in any way she possibly could
But at least her claws were sheathcd
for the time, and with Lillian beside
her | was quite sure that ! would not
hc further badgcred during the drive.
Thankful indeed was that had per.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-29

broken from the window. making il
easy for him 20 ~ IN and out whenever
h, wished
For while MIR. Crow had a feast
livery day. and then one day when
hc arrived. what did he sre-vhy.
Mr. aud Mrs. Rat and all their family
81 one end OF the barn and Mr.. and
Mr Mouse NJ the other side with
their large family al eating a. fast
~ they could, and by the tune Mr.
Crow had managed 10 scare them all
IN, corn was gone
The next day when he arrived al
lhe barn the Rat and Mouse families
had hcen there early and there we're
only few stray grains 30 bs found.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-29

coconut pie for suppir, me being glad
as cnything ! had some vile it still
wasent reck. Proving everything
sometimes happins for the best.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-29
FINE ENTERTAINMENT
To be Given by Scott NJ. f. Sunday
School Tonight.

To be Given by Scott Nj. f. Sunday
School Tonight.
Scott NJ. +. Church Sunday school
will give its Christmas entertainment
tonight An interesting program has
been prepared ms follows: Selection, by
the orchestra; song, with Exulting
Tribute" primary department; opening
prayer by the pastor; song, In a Man
ger" primary department; greetings,
Henry Larosch; recitation, Calvin and
Ralph Hahn; solo, Margaret Ford; eXer-
else, Happy Children" recitation, Har-
vey Bryan; solo, George Sullivan;
exercise, Shining" recitation, George
Nandegrift; solo, Dorothy Anderson;
recitation, Estellc Hall; recitation, Vii
liam Sparks; exercise The Dolls Pa
rade;" recitation Minna Noble; singing,
Christmas Morn" song, Mighty God
and Prince of Peace" by the school; adj
dress by the Rev. I. J. Sard, pastor;
song, God With U.s." selection by
the orchestra; song, Waking Out OF
Silence" by the school; junior depart
ment, song, Hear the Ringing Bells;
recitation, John Zcbley; exercise, Win
ter" six boys; solo, Lawrence Dono-
hoe; exercise, Christmas Wreath,
class of girls: dialogue, Magic Words;
solo, Zenobia kenton; exercise, Look.
ing Backward" class of girls; dialogue,
Aunt Louise List. class of girls; song
Merry Christmas" song, Wonderful
Counsellor" by the school; selection by
the orchestra; benedictiOn.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-29
THE SANDMAN STORY
BY Abby Phillips Walker

Copyright 1921, Newspaper Syndicate York CITY,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-29
MIR. CROWS COMPLAINT.

Mr. Crow was very cross. lie was
angry with the rats and muice that
lived under the harm and in the hayloft
because they had eaten all the corn
that WAS scattered on the harm floor
Mr. Crow had not had very good
luck getting corn from the field when
u was planted that year, and one day
o. he was sitting on the sill of the
harm window he happened 90 turn
around and there on the barn floor
was more corn than he had ever seen
before a. one time
We could hardly believe his ewes when
be- saw also tha, pane Of glass was
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-29

and Mr.. Crow had to sit outside for
someone had mcndcd the window.
Such a selfish world as this is" he
sighed. Everybody for themselves,
never a thought of his neighbor"
Mr. Crow forgot that he was one of
those selfish creatures who helped to
make the world the very thing of which
he complained.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-29
Read the classified ads too.-Adv.
SUNDAY School Asso. Plans Work

The executive committee of the
state Sunday School Association met
at the headquarters of the Young
Mems Christian Association in this
city yesterday, and Planned for next
years work, and arranged fer the
associations annual meeting which
will be held at Milford in April. The
eXact date has not been fixed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-29
Aid For Many LegIonalres.

Thanks and appreciation to persons
who assisted in relief work among ex-
service men on Christmas is expressed
by the Christmas relief committee Of
the American Legion, of which George
H. Weber is chairman. Baskets were
sent to 3T2 married veterans of the
World War and to All civilians.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-29

Wax floors which have been whit
encd by watcr should be polished with
wooden cloth which has been warned
in the oven.
In homes where there are children ~
elderly people, who might receive arc'-
dents from slipping on waved hoor,
It is best simply 10 apply the oil and
turpcntine with the japan dricr ~
above meDtloncd), not putting any
wax on The floor. The oil and turpeH-
tine gives soft, yclvefy finish which
u more highly admired by some house
keepers than polished wax surface.
Tomorrow Answered Letters.
All inquiries addressed 10 Misc Kirk
man In care II the "I.f'iciens House
keeping" department vii be snsw.r.'
In these columns In their turn. This
requires considerable time. hovsvss
ing TO the great number -ceiyed
so II a personal OF quicker reply IL
desired. a stamped md self addressed
envelope must b. enclosed with the
question TIE Editor.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-12
WHY I AM 4 WHITE
 RIBBONER TODAY
Margaret E. Platt

Because 1 believe that the w. C. T. U. as an organization was ordained of God to do for ali humanity work so great, so difficult, so daring, as to challenge the courage and tax the endurance of the bravest souls. When the call came to the women of the United States to begin their crusade
 against the legalized liquor traffic, existing forces from which they might naturally have expected ag- gressve action seemed not only in- adequate but disinclined to lift the gauntlet against an evil so intrenched in law and social custom as was strong drink. But God has always in reserve some latent power, some unknown factor which, when the cru cial hour arrives, He brings upon the
 God called into existence the white ribbon army, baptized it with power from on high. and sent it forth upon its wondrous mission to battle for the protection of every home and every child from their arch enemy, ''For God and Home and Native Land" became the motto of these Crusaders who fought for the safety of the holy shrine of Home. Ser wants of gracious Master, daugh- ters of the King of kings, and by Him commissioned to a special ser vice, it is among earth's greatest honors to be numbered in their ranks
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-12
INAUGURATION TO-DAY

A reception will be accorded Gov- Thos c. and Mrs. McRae at the Hotel Marion in Little Rock from 1 to 1:30 D. m today, after which MT. and Mrs. McRae will be escorted to the state house by a committee of Little Rock men and women, after which the inauguration ceremonies will take place in the halls of the legis- lature Mir. and Mrs. McRae left yesterday afternoon, accompanied by Mir and Mrs. Thos. c. McRae, Jr., Miss Helen and Master John Thomas McRae, MT. and Mrs. Duncan McRae and Duncan McRae, Jr, Mrs. H. E. Bemis, Misses Norvelle and Amelia Bemis, Master Horace Bemis, Mrs. Mary Montgomery, Carleton and Thomas McRae, MT. and Mrs. ". V. Tompkins, Miss Helen Buchanan. They were joined here by MT. and Mrs, John Barlow of Hope, and Mrs. c. O. Baughman of Nashville Quite a number of friends joined the party at Philadelphia.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-12
MIGHT GO HARD WITH
 SOME LEGISLATORS

Little Rock, Jan. 11.-Should a bill introduced in the House by Rep resentative Dowell of Boone county, become a law, any person who here after is found guilty of gambling or playing any game of hazard, luck or skill with dice, cards or other devices for money or other thing of value in the state capitol or on the state capitol grounds shall be deemed guilty of felony and sentenced to the peniteatary for a term of one year
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-12
MANY BILLS INTRODUCED
 IN THE HOUSE YESTERDAY

Little Rock, Jan. 12-The House got down to business yesterday, hav- ing made greater advancement in legislative matters in the first two days possibly than ever before in it's history A total of 31 bills was in troduced There were half a dozen bills for the repeal of local road dis trict laws and only 1 bill for the creation of new district. Mir. Be- lote of Hot Springs county, offered a bill creating district in his county for the improvement of 15O miles of roads. He said that the people of his county are solidly behind the movement and that he has the sup port of the entire county.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-12
MAGNIFICENT PRODUCTION

The Morning Telegraph asserts that Male and Female" is a magnifi- cent production which is a tribute to the genius of Director Cecil B. De- Mile. Continuing, the reviewer says:
 The picture claims first attention here, hence Cecil B. DeMille merits first attention. His work is superb, the picture being DeMille at his best. As background he has given it many of the most significant and perfectly appointed settings the camera has yet recorded The ship dreck scenes were filmed with re- markable realism and obviously no trickery, and the picturization of the BabylOnian episode wherein the slave girl enters the lions den, is exquis ite. These scenes afford the really big moments and the "punch" of the picture. The photoplay is fawless and the cast above criticism.
 At the Gem tomorrow. 1t
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-12
s. E. VALLEY,

Constipation is the starting point for many diseases that end fatally. Healthy regularity can be established through the use of Prickly Ash Bit ters. It is fine bowel tonic, is mild ly stimulating and strengthens the stomach, liver and kidneys. Price Sl.25 per bottle. Hesterly Drug Store. Special Agents. = |
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-12
BRING YOUR PRODUCE TO
 THE KING PRODUCE HOUSE

Located in the warehouse at the rear of J. A. White & Co. We pay highest market prices in cash for chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guineas, eggs, hides, furs, sacks, etc. We are here to stay, and will buy produce every day in the week ex- cept Sunday
 FRED KING.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-12
INTRODUCES BILL TO MAKE
 POOL HALLS UNLAWFUL

Special to The News.
 Little Rock, Jan. 12.-Senator Johnson of Scott county, introduced a bill in the Senate, making billiard and pool halls unlawful in Arkan- saS
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-12

SALESMEN WANTED-To solicit orders for lubricating oils, greases and paints. Salary or commission. Address The Harvey Oil Co.,, Cleve- land, Ohio. 1t
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-12

JUST RECEIVED-Some high grade pianos, which I will sell for less than other dealers.-A. Monson. 11-3od121-2u5.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-12

Geo. Ores is a business visitor to Nashville today.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-12

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