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The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-28
NO FREIGHT CHARGES FOR
 STORM RELIEF SHIPMENTS.

Al the request of Governor Meltae inc ArEansaS Railroad Commission has telegrapbed railway officials re- onestins that the roads handle free of charge shipments of supplies and materials for the relief of storm suf- feres in Hampstead and other counties.
 The commission has received a tele- gram from C. T.. Perkins, vice presi- dent of the Missouri Pacific, advising that his road wil lauthorize free move ment of supplies for that purpose.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-28

J " Nelson. Prof. W F. Yancey, I. H Beauchamp, Willie Beauchamp and pr Arlington drove in this morn ing from Blevins. Willie Beauchamp was placed in the Park Sanitarium where he will undergo q surgical opera ton tomorrow.
 Rev. j. H Cummings, who has been i'll at his home in this city for several weeks was fl most welcome visitor al this office today. This is his first trip up town since he was taken sick. We are glad to see this good man up and in harness again.
 Fire was discovered in the FiniS Cummings home this morning about ? 80 but the flames were extfnguished before any serious damage was done The alarm woke the whole town and telephone service was kept busy until everybody was informed that the fire WAS put out.
 
 The Navy Recruiting Station at Lit tie Rock has received information from the Navy Department that the follow ing trade school have been opened to ex Navy men, ex-Army men or ex-Ma- rines who are qualified Patternmak- CTS, Hampton Roads, Va, Ships Cooks, Newport, R L, Machinist's Mates, Great Lakes. H., Coppersmiths, Hamp- ton Roads, Va, Musicians, Newport, +. L. Radiomen, Great Lakes, H., Gun ner's Mates. Washington, D. C., anu Newport, k. l. Full in forma ton will be furnished on request by the Navy Recruiting Officer, 2ls Boyle Bldg. Little Rock, Ark.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-28
THE BETTER WORK.

The draining of pools--the cleaning of alleys-the removal of rubbish, IS a work in which every citizen of Pres colt should enlist his or her aid Let us make the cleanup so thorough, that the echo of the mosquitoes song may be only faintly heard in the faraway stiffness of the woods.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-28
RELIEF WORK CONTINUES.

Contributions are still coming Il for the storm sufferers The damage ci the cyclone was so great tha the relief committee will continue at work until proper care is taken of the situation
 Benevolent societies have stepped in and are assisting very materially in the good good work.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-28
"BABE" RUTH PI<CHED.

New York, April 2o-~Babe' Ruth wts today served with a summons to appear in Traffic Court tomorrow to answer charge for speeding on Broad way. The Yankees are scheduled to nlay in Philadelphia tomorrow. Wheth- CT sBabea will participate will depend upon how long he k detained here
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-28
Salmon Salad With Peas.

Drain one half-pound can of pink salmon and remove skin and bones into small pieces, add one cun of cooked peas and mix with any good salad dressing. Serve in lettuce leaves, A good late-supper or emergency dish.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-28
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Entered as second-class matter Jan uary 5, 1921, at the post office at Pres colt, Arkansas, under the Act of March s, 1s79"
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-28
For Sale

The Hunter we'll at Britt's looks good and you should have some protection will sell from five acres up at reasoh' able prices
 k-26 1w A- W. Greeson.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-28

LOCAL ITEMS

ilt tdS tt' | At91oNN+
 
 D. l.. MeRae returned last night from q business trip to Kentucky.
 
 V. 4 Pate and Judge Hutson of Hope are Prescott visitors today
 Special prices for cash every Satur- day at E. L. Cox and Go, 427 d2tw2t Douglas Brooks, of Prescott, was in town yesterday.-Star of Hope. 1
 Charles Ray, the popular athlete ac tor of the screen at the Gem tonight. \. E. Ward, who was injured at the gravel pit, is reported much better to day.
 Trains are running late today on ac count of the high waters, both north and south.
 
 See the dry goods bargain counter where S1 will S2, at |. L. Cox and Go 4-27 d2tw2t F. Y Harrell engineer at the Light plant, has ordered the Daily Picayune sent to his address on route 6.
 Mir. and Mrs, Thomas c. McRae Jr. of Prescott, Ark, are the guests of their parents, Gov. and Mrs. T.. c. McRae-Gazette
 Harry May. son of Nat May of route l, eame in this morning from Camp Travis, having received his honorable discharge from the army
 Miss Ella Posey. who has been wis iting her brother Frank Posey of this city. returned to her home in Arkadel phia, Saturday night
 
 TO THE TRADt-PIease get cash price> at |. L. Cox and Co. before you buy Special prices every Satur- day. 421 d2tw2t Mrs. Horace E, Thornton returned to her home in Little Rock today. after spending several days visiting relatives in and near Prescott
 (. \. smith. president Of the First State Rank Jeff today for Little Rock ta attend The Bankers Association in session today and tomorrow in that city Charley WalifofdS mother. who k Sl wears old and has been paralized for , years, is iu very critical condi= tioH at the home of her son
 Ed Loe of near Marbrook was in town last night en route to Hope OH business Mr Loe states that fences are being rebuilt and repaired in the storm distret and that everything k about in readiness to begin farming. Special prices Saturday on feed, four, sugar. coffee meal etc at r. L. Cox and Co 427 d2tw2t L. c. Thornton returned this morning from Washington, where he attended the graduating exercises, in which q very. very dear friend of his played q prominent part.
 Alis- \ leen Cornish who has heen here visiting at the home of Mrs r. D. Frishy returned to her home in Prescott last siftingS Herald. Rev. ! .. Williams is in Blevin~ 10 day. conferrng with the Marlhrool> church committee relative 10 repairing the damage done the church building during the cyclone. Miss Hazel Milan, one of our Pie. ayune carriers stuck nail in her foot l yesterday which will take her off the route for few days Her place will be filled by Master Drewry Grove.
 
 B. C. Acker of Hope is here today, having taxes for the Briant Store com.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-28

Miss Hazel Milan, one of our Pie. ayune carriers stuck nail in her foot yesterday, which will take her off the route for a few days Her place will be filled by Master Drewry Grove
 B. C. Acker of Hope is here today, paying taxes for the Briant Store com pany. This company Is one of the big gest tax paying concerns that is re qulred to make settlement in Nevada county. It also pays on immense prop critics in Hampstead county.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-24

weight. "You are right about taking
her home, II we can find out where she
belongs"
Here is her address," the woman
cried with satisfaction. 1T is printed
or the inside Of the bag. Miss Charlse
Morse, ~ x street."
Jack refused all further aid. Upcon-
sciously he assumed q proprietorship
in the girl. which would have amazed
him at any other time. She was his.
and he intended to take care Of her!
X street would be easy to reach in a
taxi. AS for carrying her up the
stairs, these people didn't realize that
he was Saunders. the noted fullback
who minded the girls weight as little
as he would a birds.
Clarise's mother was at home. She
wal terrified at the sight Of her uncon.
scious daughter at first. but Jack, in
his big. confidential way, soon dispers.
ed her fears. "Ill go for a doctor.
Don't you worry. Mrs. Morse. He'll fly
her all right"
Charlse. however, needed little fixing
When the doctor arrived she. was fully
conscious, and very much ashamed Of
herself.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-24

Then her face lit with a smile that
made her look like q mischjevous lit
tie girl.
How he's going to enjoy that
Thanksgiving dinner!!" she dubbed.
Sophia had met Felix Meade on sew
eral occasions, but he had never been
to the Drummer home. He had been
introduced to her In her fathers office.
and once he had escorted her to her
limousine. Again. they had met in a
byway Of the park, and admired to-
gether the glowing Autumn scenery.
Sophia was a stunning figure in i'm
ported toggery, and she carried herself
with an air of naughty Formally. Her
newly acquired riches had brought
with them a fear Of fortune-hunters,
and so, to all young men-especially
impecunious young men-Miss Sophia
Drummer was discouragingly aloof.
But there had been a moment when
young Meade had referred to his old
home and his love Of rural scenes;
when Sophia, nicking a little pile Of
leaves with her swagger stick. had
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-24
By Elsie. 'Endicott

whole trouble formulated when 1 over
heard q conversation in the Office. The
girls were discussing the engagement
OF u head clerk. One said, It's good
luck to be head clerk. Everyone for
the last 10 years has been engaged to
be married within six months of her
promotion
"'Well, If Charlse Morse gets the
job the fates will rule otherwise re-
piled another. She's SO dowdy that
there's not a mar alive who would
look at her a second time. Why, she's
n frump!' Then they all laughed.
while I came very near crying. for
their remarks were cruelty unjust"
II should say they were," declared
Jack, glancing adm!ringly at the dain-
ty we'll gowned figure.
Don't judge me as I am now" in
terposed Charlse. II was different then,
which was only this morning, though
it seems ages ago. Not only vas I I'M
happy over what I heard. but I was
angry, too. You see, | have to support
mother. Every penny is precious. for
which reason l make my gar
ments. know they are plain and
lacking in style, but I never thought
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-24
By Phil Moore

Drummc household. And when Caleb
Drummer returned. with his guests. 1t
was Sophia who opened the door again.
Got a good appetizer" she said gay
ly. "For we're going to have Il real
o!d-fashioned Thanksgiving dinner.
Mother and Emma cooked it. and I'm
going 10 serve it,"
q 'What thc-what--' began the
%astonished man; and then he saw Felix
Meade's smiling face. See here,
Meade, you in this, too?'
" fell in" Meade laughed boyishly.
Need any help carving the turkey. Mr..
Drummer"
With his hand on the young mans
shoulder. the master of the house
moved to the dining room. The mod
ern elegance of the rooms interior had
been concealed beneath rustic decora-
tons of interlaced boughs and wood
land foliage. Fall flowers of the sort
which country gardens yield were
massed abundantly and in the center
was a long table set in lavish old-fash-
Toned style and Offering a feast such as
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The Old Time WAYS

locked up responsibility and caught the
intensity Of his unguarded interest.
She had colored a little and grown
distantly polite again; but she had
thought: mo young man with eyes
like THOSE can be a fortune hunter!'
Later or a home, however, she had
amended this decision with a sigh:
"One never can tell"
Early on Thanksgiving Day the elder
daughter Of the Drummer family ar
rived with hef husband and two chill
dren. Also quaint Uncle Lem appear
ed, wearing a gay brocaded waistcoat
and a spreading white tie in honor Of
the are occasion.
After a little whispering beyond the
hearing of. the master OF the house
Uncle Lem announced that he wanted
to see something Of the city.
"City? I can show you nearly the
whole state before dinner time" boast
ed Caleb Drummer, and ordered his
car. I'm some driver. I am, Lem.
Come along, Wallace. Kids want to
go:"
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A Search---And Reunion

think Things over. He wanted to see
his "sled friend" at once! But how
was he going to do IL, when he did not
know who he was, or where he lived?
No n noticed when he stealthily
slipped On his coat. and hat, and softly
tiptoed out of the house. He knew
that he was not allowed out Of the
yard. but he felt that lie must find this
lonely friend at once! Although he
had no. idea which way to 60. he
walked boldly and %resolutely down the
busy street.
I'll find him." he said to himself
confidently. II just know that he is
tall and has dark hair, and he has .
nice smile. and eyes that just shine!
l just know it," And he trudged on
contentedly.
Yet not one or the tall, dark-haired
men was Mr.. Green. In fact, they
frowned at him when he asked them
Still Bobby studied each new face ex.
%pectantly. Gradually the little fellows
enthusiasm began to weaken and be
grew tired. The sun had almost dis.
appeared down behind the long column
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-24

''TShc end isn't yet" Jack protested
boldly. The great collegiate game
off tomorrow. Will you be there
as my guest to root for me? Wear your
homemade buds, though. I'm not
strong for style when it develops into
madness"
Charlse promised readily, and the
next afternoon, clad in a warm, home
made garment. she shouted, yelled and
cheered for Jack Saunders.
There was only one fly in her ONT
nlert. II she hadn't thrown away one
hundred good dollars for style! The
girls said that she could not catch a
man without being stylish. Her eyes
wandered back to Jack, who happened
to be looking her way. which action
was becoming more and more frequent.
and she glDwcd with pride and joy.
This time the girls were wrong. Jack
didn't care-she stopped suddenly.
The truth doomed up monumental. She
did W her happiness to her fashion
able gown. If it hadn't been for tho
frcakish. one hundred dollar tight
skirt, she would never have met her
triumphant fullback.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-24
By Joella Johnson

"Oh, l know" Bobby replied hap
PLY but YEARLY. NOV Mr.. Green take
me homie. I'll tell you the street"
Mr.. Green took the tired boy in his
arms, and carried him to his car at the
edge Of the sidewalk.
Meanwhile Mrs. White aud Mildred
were frantically hunting for the little
boy. 1t seemed strange that he had
disappeared from his playground, and
that the little sled should be unused.
"'Phone Mr.. Green to help" Mildred
said at last.
Mr.. Green canc as soon as he was
summoned, for he was much interested
in his little tenant.
But he was greatly surprised when
Mrs. White met him at the door.
1T can not be Grace, my old friend,
a it?:' He asked vaguely, as he
grasped the door for support.
Mrs. White smiled a moment in
spite Of her worry but remained silent.
And have you known all along?'
Mr.. Green continued.
YES" she %assented, that is why
Mildred always paid the, rent. I did
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-24

Now, pa began Mrs. Drummer
again. YOU"
II say you're putting OH airs: Be
cause business made a boom in my
affairs, and moneys coming in faster
than we a spend it, is no reason we
should put on airs. And Felix Meade
why, I was a country boy myself and
didn't have half his. education"
Sophia leaned forward and held her
fathers flashing glance with a look
wonderfully direct from eyes so gentle.
Listen, pa. We like Mr.: Meade, ma
and I. Well be glad to entertain him
at any time. Only we had planned a
little family affair for Thanksgiving
Day. Emma and Wallace are coming
with the children, and Uncle LEM"
"Um-m! So much the better.
Meade'lI feel more at home. I was
afraid you were getting up one Of your
fancy parties"
Behind Caleb Drummcr's broad back,
as he turned to leave the room, So
phia's soft blue eyes met her mothers
again in a glance of keen significance.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-24

myself a trump. In my pocketbock
was a. hundred dollar bonus from the
firm. For several weeks I had been
dickering between some new bcddin:
and a monograph. All of a sudden, in
a frenzy Of temper. I decided what to
buy. At a fashionable garment store
! ordered the latest style gown in
stock. They gave it to ne. assuring me
that the lines were the very essence Of
style. Having donned the creation, ]
headed for the street. On the way 10
the tunnel ] realized how tight the
skirt was. Such mincing baby steps
I had to take! 1t was ridiculous and
uncomfortable, and already ] was re-
GREETING the purchase when l arrived
at the long fight of stairs"
II see now" exclaimed Jack. You
hesitaied, wondering how in the world
you were ever going to got down. Then
you heard the train below and forgot
the tight skirt in your haste to catci!
the car. After the first step you felt
like 4 bronco hobbled at the ankles
and down you went in heudlong dash
into my arms"
We'll, you know the ending better
thar l do"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-24

But the kids" preferred to inycsti-
gate further the wonders of the hand
some new house and to bask in the
society of their beloved Aunt Sophia.
Don't hurry. pa" advised the latter.
EFF Mr.. Meade comes in, I'll take good
care Of him."
Mr.. Meade appeared in due time; and
he could not restrain the look of Won
der on his face when the Drummer
door was opened by Sophia herself
Sophia, clad in a simple frock of dark
blue and wearing a little rufded white
apron. Il
Good afternoon, Mr.. Meade" she
greeted him blithely. Don't try to con-
ceal your surprise, for, there's more to
follow. All our servants are off for the
day. Pa is out in his car with some
of our guests; and if you want to see
ma, you'll have to come into the kitch-
en-. Or perhaps you'll like to help me
with the dining room decorations"
Thus Mr.. Felix Meade was made an
accomplice in the scheme which had
been brewing for several days in the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-24

T the breakfast table, after he
~ had drunk his last cup Of
coffee and pushed his chair
batk ii, the same way he had done
wien living i'll Il remote farmhouse in
st4ad Of his present fine city home,
Caleb Drummer spoke to his wife anu
dapghter.
u think we'd better invite young
Mhdo to Thanksgiving dinner" he
said. THE lads d stranger in town
and likely to be lonesome on a holi-
dA,."
Mrs. Drummer and her daughter, So
phla, swiftly exchanged glances, but
noE swiftly enough to escape the ia
theirs notice.
whats the matter?" he demanded
tes lilly. isn't my secretary good
enough company for you-now you've
come up in the world?"
:Now, pa" began Mrs. Drummer,
solemnly. but Sophia giggled.
U%ndaunted, she met her fathers
choleric stare. why, pa, / thought
Mr.. Meade was only a bookkeeper. Is
he coming up in the world, too?"
Eyes, he is" snapped the other.
"He's showing a good mini for bust
ness and III make him sales man
ager of MY Eastern Office as soon as
he can qualify. But you and your
mother seemed to forget how We
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-24
was the usual restless
crowd Of ,wayfarers on the

n SieH was q uSual restless
crowd of wayfarers on the
subway platform, but Jack
saunders, the fullback, was oblivious
70 them all. With hands in pockets
ana legs spread apart, he was dream
ing or PUSHES. tackles. and the Greai
same that was to be played within "a
hours. Victory had been his all along
the line. Gould he stand unconquered
ny The valiant foe and win the distinc-
ton of being the most famous fullbacs
Of his day?
lie pursed his lips and began to
whistle, swaying slightly back ana
forth. to and fro. How strong he feir.
now powerful, how gloriously young!
Napoleon in his palmiest days never
felt mightier. Hercules never moro
v!rile.>
Suddenly Jacks eyes became riveted
cn q figure that, tall and slim, paused
for a moment at the top Of the steep
flight OF stairs, that led down into the
tunnel. A second later, it crumbled
and began to roll and bump over the
stairs. down. down, in rapid descen.
sidn. At the same moment the rumble
of.an approaching train sounded omin.
ously close and threatening.
Jack grasped the situation in a flash.
TIE girl, carried cn by the impetus Of
hi' descent would continue to roll into
the pit, to be crushed by the onconing
train.
F. With an instant doubling Of his body
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-24
Seeing 1t Through

She paused before Jim's door and gave
a little knock.
why, it is Miss Dow" greeted Jim,
and there was genuine pleasure in his
tone. Noticing the girls agitation and
traces Of recent tears he quickly ask
ed: Are you in trouble? Can l help
your"
He pushed 2 chair towards her and
closed the door.
Passing him the letter. she said:
please read this! 1t will make the
telling easter"
you engaged?" Genuine dismay rung
in Jim's question.
"'No. it's all. a lie. a senseless one.
Who'd yer be engaged to ne? Just
because I am IS and unmarried is no
sign I am devoid of feelings" sobbed
Mollie.
I'LL do anything you say" he prom
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Adventure in a Tight Skirt.

Jack plunged into the crowd OF trav.
elers. which scattered like snowhakes
in a typhoon. He made q mad leap
across 40 feet of platform and reached
the foot of the staircase just In time
To catch the bundle of humanity, toss
ing 1t over his shoulder, Just as he had
so often plunged, seized and lifted
high the coveted football.
His excitement Immediately abatlns,
he peercd into the girls face with q
shyness in queer contradiction to his
mighty physique. Her eyes were
closed, her lips pale as death. An ugly
bruise married the high, forehead. and
she was SO still that Jack was fright
ened into a panic.
what shall I do with her??" he
stammered.
Call an ambulance. Take her to
the Emergency Hospital" suggested a
: gruff voice at his elbow. :
Better STILL" a woman was speak.
ing. "Find out if she has her card in
the bag, and take her home. None Of
us would care to be carted off to q
hospital"
Twill yoy open her bag, madam?
pleaded Jack, handicapped by the deat
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rOLLIE BOWS blue eyes SPAR
killed. as she met the mail

49, man, but the smile with
which she had greeted the letter he
handed, her turned to dismay as she
read the few lines it contained.
She threw out her hand in angry de-
dance and looked at the tiny diamond
twinkling on her finger. "You never
had any right to be on my finger" she
muttered through burning tears, and
taxing the ring from her finger she
threw IT on the table, where it landed
with a vicious little thud. Wiping her
YES, Mollie resolutely smoothed out
the crunpled sheet and re-read the
haunting lines:
$50 you are engaged at last, Mollie.
T am so interested / must come at
onke and see what kind of a looking
m{n, he is. Shall arrive at the South
stition on the 1925 train. You both
bessure and meet me.
AUNT JANE"
xxvnat business is It to Aunt Jane or
anv If the rest of them?" she flung out
IN angry defiance. 1t was already S
o,c,ock i. and in three hours she must
face Aunt Jane with the trutii or start
ms action the inspiration that had re
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-24

of massive, grotesque business blocks.
and a sharp, cold wind was rapidly
rising. He "a cold and leaned
against a building for shelter.
Guess Id better go home" he whis-
pered tearfully to himself. =,
But he did not know which way to
turn. He was lost! He sat down on
an icy. forsaken doorstep and cried.
1t vas then that he felt a friendly
tap on his shoulder, and q voice was
saying. Whats wrong. sonny?"
Slowly he raised his head. A tall
man with dark hair was leaning over
him. His eyes twinkled and his smile
was pleasant. At first Bobby could not
speak, because of his establishment aud
the: he gasped in wonder, Are YOU
Mr.. John, Greene"
1t was the strangers turn to be sur
prised. and he surveyed the little fell
low with interest.
Eyes, he answered, finally, and he
spoke with difficulty, "but how did
you know? This is the first time !
have been in this city for a long time
and I thought that I was forgotten