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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20

The stories included In "Tangie-
wood Tales" are: The Minotaur."
"The Pygmies." The Dragons Teeth"
"Ctrcc's Palace" Tho PomeErnnate
seeds." and THE Golden Fleece" How
these titles recall TO memory the old
heroes OF mythology whose deeds are
recorded thereip--thc flerco and hor-
rible Minotaur, the Pygrnics and the
great giant, the ravishIng circe,
Cadfnus who sowed the dragons teeth
and reapcd crop Of armed soldiers.
Jason In his search for the Golden
Fleece. and Ulysses the traveller who
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
"The Fox" Big Western Drama.

Thrills-many in number and varie-
ty--add TO the general excitement or
Harry Carey's picture, "The Fox,
which opened yesterday NJ the Majes-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
IONS SNOW AN INCREASE.
N"'e impIcyed Than In 1870 >ur,.,
!" fisht Industries Show.

Washington. Dec. so.--Eishf OF IA,
fourteen largest Industries In Tho
sopnify showed an increase IN volume
% snpioymcn, during .Novcmbtr as
spinpased Win NoVcmber. 1920. and
nine o' The fourteen showed a de-
t"anc IN ,olum. " payroll. the De
pertmsn' of Labor announced y.,stor.
ont IN" decreases shown by slN of
VIZ Industries IN thc number Of en-
proved we're much lower than tho In
tfeHHes shown by the others.
Tho lerg's, Increase In employment
~ per cent. ls shosn la the WOODEN
industry, which nkowisc shows tn.
largest lncreass in payroll. The wage
incros.~.. however. ls only os.e ner
cont Mems ready made clothing
showed an increase In employment Of
'ti per cent and payroll increaso
- b.f per cent. hosiery and under
wear showed 3s.3 per cont larger
'"f,o and as.S per cent higher pay
lnll
10" most important decrease in
fnIune OF employment was shown by
Use livn and sio. industry. which re-.
=
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
To p,stribute Christmas Baskets.

The members of the Washington
Heights Century Club Will distribute
baskets on Thursday. All members
and friends are asked to contribute
groceries, eatables. and money and to
have them at the club house by
Thursday noon. The committee in
charge comprises Mrs. George E.
King, chairman, Mrs. Harry Il.
Booker. Mrs. Harry Layton. Mrs. Car
roll w. Griffeth, Mrs. John Waite
and Mrs. frank Mnson.
Iebkuchen, Schlittler's, 3os' King
ept.--Ady
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20

had ruch marvellous adventures.
Hawthorncs genius In settins forth
the Wild adventures OF the~e flotablss
among man and dragons IL wonder
fully displayed.
A book OF such rich and varied con-
tents, 30 beautifully printed, 40 re-
vealingly and artistically illustrated.
Is one Of the fnest contributions to
the present Christmas season.
Received OF the publishers.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-21
69TH" REGIMENT


 Col. RidGcly, who is the conductor of the Fighting 69th Regiment band which will appear here on Sunday afternoon, January 30th, carries with him everywhere q very interesting memento of royal approval, won while touring in Italy. It is a very hand some stickpin. which was presented to him by King Victor Emanuel of Italy, in appreciation of the pleasure his majesty had been given by the great artistry of the world-famous bandmaSter. It Is d very personal present, particularly because of it's form, and Col. Ridgely is very proud of if.
 Tho seat tickets for famous 69th Regiment bands local appearance arc selling with wonderful rapidity, and music lovers who wish to assure themselves of being able to hear this incomparable band would be wise to secure their seats as far in advance o as possible. They are on sale at c. l.. Pierce's Music Store, New Britain. at popular prices.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-21
THRILLING MOVIE AND
 GOOD VAUDEVILLE A

Startling realism combines with TO- nance to make Number IT," the new William Fox photoplay starring George Walsh, a great success. It will be shown at the Fox theater to- night and tomorrow in addition to the Fox News, a Mutt and Jeff com- edy and d two-reel comedy entitled All Wrong The siX-act vaudeville bill presents a variety of numbers
 that should be pleasing to all types
 of theatergoers. Heading the bill
 is a quartet of players presenting a
 short dramatic sketch called ''The
 Criminal" Another big time num-
 Der is the Creole Cocktail" a colored
 jazz. full of song and dance "shim-
 my" The Gould Sisters. masters of the piano and vocal duet, with abil- ity in solo work as well, are good in their act and Nan Carney fills in ac- ceptably as a singing comedienne. good novelty act with a real thrill | is offered by Louis Leo and Jimmy Logue gives a unique Juggling exhibi- ton.
 On Sunday night the big feature pictures will be Ethel Clayton in More Deadly Than the Male" and Edgar Lewis in "Other Mems Shoes
New Britain herald., 1921-01-21
HOLDING A HUSBAND
 Adele Garrison's New Phase of
 ReueIoficns Of q Wife
Adele Garrison's New Phase of

Her wrists twisted under my hands, and her eyes were tortured as they met mine.
 You forget. promised Robert that whom Marion came to years of understanding she would decide. I cannot permit her to choose now whom she has no realization of what the reopeninE of that old scandal would mean to her. No. dear, I must drec my weird"
 let her go for I saw by tho cX- pression of her face that 1t was use less for mo to say anything further then. Besides. VIC heard Marion's feet dancing down the stairs. But I did not mean to give up so easily. I was sure that happiness for my friend lay only in marrying Robert Savarin, the gifted artist. whom shc has loved ever since the days when ho gave her her first chance at her career.
 Terror Undcnncd.
 Dimly a new argument came 10 mo. which 1 locked away in a chamber of my bran for future use. It was one which. properly managed. I thought might influence even the stubborn ness of Lillian Underwood.
 The taxi will be here in five min utes. Madge," Lillian called back from the stars to which sho had Eono when I released her. Her voice was as placid as if she had ro' just passed through an incident that had shaken her.
 I'll be ready" I returned as calm ly. while l followed her upstairs to get my own wraps. not forgetting the heavy coat I use for motoring. When met Lillian agnin at the foot of the ! stairs I saw that she had similarly | equipped herself and Marion. Indeed | we made our way to the station. look | ing as if VIC were starting out on an | Arctic expedition.
 | Here's your car. Auntie Madge,' Marion caroled as We alaght ed at the Marvin station. and a driver from the garage in which I had stored my ca: came up to us smiling broadly. She's in fine shape. Mrs. Graham" " he said. 'I went over her this morn ing. myself, and evorything's working fine"
 | Thank you so much" I returned slipping him the tip he evidently eX' pected. Tn another minute, with LII Han and Marion beside me, l was or my way home-w.th a little pang . remembered that 1t was homo nc longer.
 turned in at the Durkee drive
 way first, for we wished to leav' Marion in Mrs. Durkee's care before opening the cold and unaired house
 But there was no response to m, knock at the door. With the con viction that my little neighbor ant Edith Fairfax were not at home
 sent the car along the winding drive way that connects tho two places coming out into our own driveway just in time to sec little Mrs. Durkec with wild eyes and horror-stricker face come flying out of our side door i with Edith Fairfax following moro l sedatcly in her wake.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-21
What Greeted Mndgc in Marvin

What Greeted Mndgc in Marvin
 Get your hat and your coat on. Marion" Lillian directed as we finish ed our luncheon. and when the child had disappeared, she drew me into the hall and said in a tone which was almost a whisper:
 "I must explain Marion's little speech. Madge." she said.
 You know it isn't necessary" l said earnestly.
 But I must" she said vehement ly, "I couldn't have you think that l had made any plans concerning io- bert without telling you. You have been with mo through 1t all. and you certainly have n right to kRow any thing that develops"
 Her eyes were burning as they held mine while her fact was white. and | saw that she was in a grip of some powerful feeling.
 "I only hope that what Marior's little speech implied is true" I said Cravely, slipping my arm around her.
 But it isn't" shc said almost ferceIy. "1t can't be. You know that. I have gone over it so many times with you. But Marion loves him 90 dCarly-you know she has leased from tho time she mot h'm to nave Uncle Robert for a father.' that when sho was i'll with influenza told her that sometime when she was big girl Uncle Robert might come to us. Of course. I bound her to secrecy, but she evidently-and rightly-con- siders you as one of us, hence her startling announcement at the lunch con table. I was wrong absolutely, In chiding her. but she startled me tor ribly by her calm reference to Uncle Robert coming to stay"
 A Torturing Situation
 slipped my hands down to her wrists. holding them firmly while looked at her steadily.
 You are a wonderful woman. Ln- linn," I said slowly, and no one yields you more deference and affec- ton than I. But I cannot help reiter- ating what I have told you before that you are spelling two lives. yours and Roberts. and deprfving Marion oS a great happiness by your adher- ence to that Quixotic resolution ot yours"
New Britain herald., 1921-01-21
"GREENWICH VTLLAGE'
 NEW SHOW AT LYCEUM

New songs and dances are offered in "Grecnwich Village Follies," the new musical comedy of Hoyts com- pany which will be seen tonight and tomorrow. The chorus appears in colorful wardrobe entirely new from other shows thus far presented by the company. Felix Martin and Lew Brems have some new jokes, and Miss Debbie Thornton, prima donna, sings an old fashioned melody.
 should a Woman Tell?" with Miss Alice Lake, Is the feature picture of the second half of this week. Tho interest centcrs in Meta Maxon (Alice Iake) an everyday little fisher girl from a town on the Massachusetts coast. who, by reason of circum- stances is brought into the file of Boston society. Ingenious. entirely without knowledge of the ways-and rneans-of this set, she succumbs to the advances of young chap. the nephew of the kindly woman who be- friended her.
 The versatility of Elsie Ferguson, the charming star in leading Para mount pictures. is splendidly dis played in Lady Roses Daughter" her latest photoplay which comes to the Lyceum Sunday night and the first half of next week.
 Lady Roses Daughter is based upon the story of Ms. Humphry Wards dramaic novel. David Pow
New Britain herald., 1921-01-21
RIG FEATURES ON PALACE BILL


 An excellent bill is now showing at the Palace for the last part of tho week with big photoplay and vaude- ville attractions featured. The Keith vaudeville headliner is the classy musical comedy, "A Japanese Honey moon." with a big cast, special scen- cry and a real beauty chorus. Other acts include "1rford's Golden Whirl. one of the latest novelties in vaude- ville Nita Johnson, clever singing Comedienne and Infield and Noblet in their singing and talking skit.' At the Song Booth," The big photoplay production on the program is Half n Chance which just finished long run on Broadway.
 Half a Chance" adapted from Frederick s. Isham's celebrated novel, is tho first picture this review CT has seen that can stand face to face with that celluloid classic, The Spoilers" without blushing. It arouses every drop of red blood in you for the man who Is convicted of murder on a frumc-up, escapes while being taken to prison, is shipwrecked
New Britain herald., 1921-01-21

and cast on a desert island with a case of law books.
 Ten years later he is Q great crim- inal lawyer. and facing newer and greater dangers that he has to fight off with keen wits. keen brain and the brute force that had at one time made him a star in the prize ring.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-21

To Curc Gold in One Day Taxe Groves LAXATIVE BROMO QU1N1NE tables Tho genuine bears the signature of E. w. Grove. BOG
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16

style. He handed folded legal look
ing document to Mrs. Marvin.
What is this, Uncle GregoryY she
inquired.
Release of the mortgage these dear
lads hoped to pay through their own
exertions, but they are only boys, If
good ones, and the task was too heavy
for them. And, by the way lads,
here's bank book. l consider you
good investment and 1 have donated
what will take you through college
and prepare you for battling with the
wOrld-well educated men,"
81 declare!' murmured Mr.. Marvin
and there was catch in his throat.
AS to Mrs. Marvin she came up to
the old man and placed her loving arm
about him and kissed him fervently.
Eyes 1t is genuine surprise. indeed"
voiced Mr.. Marvin. BLESSINGS come
thickly when we most need them"
And the three charming girls were
more beautiful to the returned prodi
gals than ever, and old Uncle Gregory
seemed to renew his youth amid the
glowing happiness of that gloriously
happy Yuletide hour
ut will he mistetoe and kisses next
Christmas" he insinuated, with
chuckle for the three lovely girls who
each sat close to their admiring lover
and who felt that the Christmas bells
were ringing especially to celebra .
their Christmas happiness.
"Prodigals returned :" murmureu
Uncle Gregory raptly, "but practical
ones. Dear, mel truly this is peace on
EARTH good will toward all men" and
ne left for home smiling through his
happy tears. and singing the refrain of
a happy. merry old Christmas song
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16

CRY Thearle just departing. To tile
fence was tied the latest sleekest
calf they had ever seen.
why. what Is this?" inquired Mr..
Marvin. staring vaguely.
Cant you see-fatted calf! 1t will
DO for Christmas Ell? You'll need it.
III be over later; good bye till then
and Merry Christmas
He went his way waving his hand
inysteriously and chuckling and shak-
ing with half suppressed jolity.
"He must mean the boys. Oh Seth
can it be that they are coming home p
palpitated Mrs. Marvin.
II don't know, but there Is some
hidden mystery In the actions Of our
relative. You know he always liked
Bob and Tom and Ned. Perhaps he
has kept track Of them.
Mr.. Marvin sighed and he had reason
to do so. And his loving loyal help
meet cheerlesSly echoed the aspiration.
Then eyes met and there were mutual
tears in them. Then Seth went to the
woodshed and came forth again hold
ing Ratchet and q saw.
Where are you going? inquired
Esther curiously.
over to the woods. I'm going to
get some evergreen and holly. It is
as well to be prepared for a surprise"
Just as fall had set in the three
sons of the worthy couple had left
home secretly one night after writing
note, honest and respectful, announc-
ing that they had heard of positions
in distant factory, and realizing that
mortgage on the home and hard
times were distressing the dear old
father they felt it their duty to do
something toward the family support
For three months regularly there
had come draft for quite an amount,
but no other word from the runaways.
And nOw-on Christmas eve-there
were three glad, grateful visitors to
the little cottage Tom, Bob and Ned
once more rested under the dear old
home roof. The news got about town.
The lads were popular and had many
true friends. Three, particularly, ar
rived with their sisters just as the
prodigals wished and hoped And In
the evening the same welcome coterie
made the old home CHEEKY with their
"se2..tar - - -s...-:-,..aar table Then
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16

two, drifting together after that long
parting!
Then came Christmas eve. and the
event lived In the memories Of the
needy ones benefited for many a year
to come.
Christmas day. serious and business
like, Vance came to the house of Miss
Allison whittier he had been invited.
II am going back to work tomor-
row." he told Madge. You see,
have had my fling and am content to
take up again the old burden of hard
work and barren hope for the future"
Gould you not do quite as we'll here
at Edgerton?" inquired Madge.
II fear not. There are occasional
streaks of luck at gold mining, so |
shall have to keep at it,"
But later that day he came hurrying
to the Allison home and sought out
Madge, fairly bristling with excite
ment.
"Oh, the luck of it," he cried. MY
partner sent me a telegram. They
have discovered rich vein back in
the mountain and he can sell it for
more money than l ever dreamed of
possessing"
what good news" fiuttered the de-
lighted Madge, aand now"
Il shall stay because 1 think you
would have it SC. Madge, am guess.
ing right?"
ut is no guess" replied Madge in
a low intense tone. "Oh, Vance, you
deserve the happy fortune that has
come to you this blessed Christmas
day"
And there was no thought of anSth.
er parting for those two earnest, low
ing souls.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16

appeared Uncle Gregory. He winked
and blinked at his three prime
favorites, the boys. and brought two
turkeys for the holiday feast.
But the fatted calf for the prodi-
gals" he queried chucklingly. $50
appropriate, and ii will last week"
And an hour later Uncle Gregory
hlossomed forth In his most fellcitous
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16

GUS holiday for the young children of
the poor district of Carleton.
Sufficient had been donated to give
comfort and pleasure to the little ones
and now the grand work was going on
TO make up wreaths and other trim
mings for the workingmen's hall,
where Santa Claus was to distribute
his gifts.
1t pleased her sympathetic heart to
see how anxious her little pensioners
were TO make up the evergreen
wreaths as she directed them. The
willing and excited helpers chatted
and laughed and sang and comprised
noisy brood. Then there was sud
den lull.
Someone is peeping In at u.s." an
nounced one of the girls. "Why, Miss
Allison" volunteered the eldest Of her
assistants. ut is Vance Dacre!"
Miss Allison turned her face away.
1t had grown very white, almost
frightened, and her lips trembled and
her eyes had grown startled. Vance
Dacre had come back! Two years
had passed since she had seen
him or had even heard of him. She
was greatly sha ken, gathered up the
decorations and said as steadily as
she could:
Children, we have two more days
to work, and there are things l must
attend to this afternoon, SO we will
defer further work until tomorrow"
AS her willing helpers trooped away,
she sat alone in the room thinking,
wondering and of Vance Dacre all the
while. The door opened and Vance
Dacre entered the room.
II had to come. 1 hope you will
forgive the intrusion" and then he
paused, for she had hurried to her feet
and advanced with smiling face and
extended hands. surely everyone of
your good friends will be glad to well
come you back home" she said.
Perhaps 1 had better tell you"
he began. that after two years of
hard grubbing at a mine prospect |
saved enough money to come back here
and do some good with 1t. / have
heard of your noble charity. Won't
you help me enjoy my homecoming by
placing in your charge this ?'-and he
rendered a roll of bank notes-"Use
then. to -.nal-e +ho l!-.le ..s.Ss Eappy,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16

and will be more than satisfied.
For three days, Vance Dacre was a
most enthusiastic worker, and the
heart of Madge warmed towards this
strong rugged helper whose tenderness
for her little charges evidenced the
soul of true man.
What bright happy hours for those
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16

II R Y CHRIST
MAS" shouted q
voice outside the
home of Seth and
Esther Marvin at
EaSt0n. and in
blank Surpris e
{ h . $ e pStilnable
persons came to
the porch an d
viewed Tucla Greg.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16
i A Yuletide
i Reunion
BY cECEILLE LANGDoN
Copyright. 1871. Western Nswspaper Uni

A D G E ALLISON
was seated in the
front part Of the
vacant store or
b roa d sire e I,
W h ere for two
weeks she had been
the active director
of a public move
ment for preparing
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16
Holiday
ProdigalS
BY Walter Joseph Delaney
.N

Copyright. 1921 Western Newspaper Union,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-06
LETTERS MISS POSTOFFICF
Males NJ only sinners When IL
lnmra 10 InrpCIIIng

Tho coat pock cts OF reCroant
males aren't tho only repositories
FOR letters that never were mailed.
II the truth were known exponents
Of the so-callod gcntlrr sox, COM
monty supposed to bc letter perfect
when 1t comes to posting letters
might have to share THE masculine
reputation for delinquency In that
respect Stamped letters ready for
posting are found between the leaves
OF returned library books oftcncr
than any other one thing, a library
assistant said the other day.
All the world loves sentiment. and
there's n streak of II In everybody.
someone wAs heard to say the other
night when Edgar \. Gucst talked
To- some 900 people ard there were
some 5000 more who would like To
have been talked To but couldn't
get In. so WITH the commcndablc
vision OF giving this sentiment
strcakod public something in the
awy OF pressed flowers with their
sweet and sometimes "vurra sad
memories implied, or love notes GOV.
cred wi,i kisses ana germs found
In books returned to the library, the
question was asked Of the attend
ant
Did we Ect the story?
No We got stamped and forgot.
ton letters
Is 1t possible that sentiment il
giving way 10 the vice OF torgctful'
ness?
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-06
ont of His Line

The sweet young thing was un-
able TO buy the article she wanted
hut IN each case tho clerk assured
her that "ncNt time" Il would as
surodly he IN stock, one day she
called at the store to find n new
clerk on tho Job.
"Do you have spats YETI" she in
Quircd. The clerk hlushed
NO ma'0m," he stnmmcrcd. I'm
not living with my wife now. ."---
American Legion Weekly.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-06
Perfectly Logical,

Tho sweet young thing was being
shown through the locomotive
works
What is that big thing" she
asked, pointing with her dainty
parasol.
THAT" replied the guide. lis an
engine boiler"
giucs'"
ITO make the engine tondor," po-
litcly returned the rosourccful guide.
The Rotarinn.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-06

CHICAGO. March b.--Cattle-Recclpts
1000. compared with week ago, beef
steers strong to 2bc higher she stock an
bulls IS a 500 higher. stoGkets and fccdnrs
rs TO sec higher, spots UP more veal
calves mostly tOu lower, spots down more
Hogs Receipts 5000; mostly 10 20 ghc
lower than yesterdays average, sputs Oft
moro on uoaNlys and heavy MIXED close
weak top 100. hulk 200. pound aud
down NO.Eoulo.9O. bulk e-o.ppunIa and
sbeep- -R.,.trrs % 0nO. ,rr..rts TODAY
nearly an packers direct NOT enough ON
sale 20 establish Quutuhlo basis Com.
pared with week ago, lambs THr 10 il.UO
lower; sheep and yearliugH 90 20 sc lower.