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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27

now whenever we
think we may try to get back 10 the
right road I'm too lazy and too idle TO
care to go on where the travelling is
hard.
"'You see, Mrs. Gnome began by
spelling me- And began by letting
myself become absolutely idle We
should have started fairly. each OF US
helping the other. But it has been all
one-sided instead
SO I've grown smaller and small
er and she has grown taller and taller.
She hasn't grown beautiful, as you
might think, because of her unselfish-
ness; no, on the contrary. she is quite
a sight That is because she allowed
me to grow small, allowed me to be
come spoilt.
She, from the first, caught the fish
from the nearby brook, and captured
the chickens, and gathered the vege-
tables from the farm she started of
the edge of the woods. Then she fried
the fish and roasted the chickens and
boiled the vegetables
"'Was that the wrong thing to do
to them?' asked the boy.
"'No.' said Mr. Gnome. but she
should have seen to it that 1 went
after the fish, and that I pIOwed the
farm, and that I fed the chickens.
Then she could look after the house.
"Just then Mrs. Gnome put out an
enormous tableclOth which she had In
her linen chest in the trunk of a tree
After that she put the food on plates
of leaves and poured clear water from
a spring into sheIl-like cups
Pray eat she said.
"'But won't you eat tooT asked the
girl. And won't you talk TO usT
Talk to you said Mrs. GnOme.
I haven't time. It is Mr.. Gnome who
can stop and talk. It's my fault, as
he says. look after the meals and I
catch the fish. even bait the hook
myself When it rains I cover him
with a blanket Of warm leaves and
over his head I hold an umbrella I
have made of toadstOOls.
He never has to do anything. It's
my fault, as I said before. 1 have
spoilt him, spoilt him so he never
grew. But what can I do about it
now; aIasI alas! It is too late
"And at that moment Mrs. Gnome
again began to cry and yet Mr.
Gnome smiled and didn't seem to be
in the least upset because of Mrs
GnOme's tears.
81 You want It explained TO you, ]
suppose he said. why I do not feel
sad over the sight Of Mrs. Gnome's
tears. It is all because I'm so small
in every way. I have little or no sym
pathy. have little or no kindness, ]
have little or no mind left for think
| ing good thoughts. There was a time
when I dreamed of being great, but ]
| became too easily spoflt.
az wasn't strong enough to grow. !
shrunk and shrunk in my body, my
mind-everything And it all came
from being too lazy and too fond OF
myself.
But saying that reminds me Of the
| journey you must take. can tell yoJ
! this much about it You must leave
me, of course, leave me here on MI
soft bed of moss where I am watched
/ over by my Woodworking wife. WHOSE
hard work cannot really appreciate
4 will stay here and slowly shrinE
until there is nothing left of me at all
1
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27
Trim wlth RavslIed RIbbons.

Ravelling ribbons Is a popular meth
cd Of making trimmings Interesting
little ornaments are made Of ribbon
The ribbon Is rzveIled and rolled into
fluffy pompons that look almost like
fur. It may be treated in this way to
form a roll around the crown or the
edge OF q hat briua
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27
The Inevitable Tune.

Daddy" pleaded the sweet young
thing, cant I have an automobile?
You can buy one for a song
Yes" grunted her harassed parent,
'and I know what that song viii be
Over the Hills to the POOrhOuse-' -
American Legion Weekly.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27
cutieura soothes Itehina seaIp

On retiring gently rub spots OF dam
druf and Itching with CUticura ONT
ment- Next morning shampoo with
CuticUra Soap and hot water Make
them your everyday toilet preparations
and have a clear skin and soft, white
handS.-AdV.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27
Value of Massage

Massage is good because it restores
the circulation. It is like a system OF
irrigation for waste land Creases are
caused by lack OF circulation The
muscles that hold the mouth IN a firm
line are thread-Hke, one just above and
at the side OF the lips. Il e highly
important 70 keep these taut By mas
sage.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27

10eTe VIII De, dS
folks would say.
nothing to me"
&" so I bid you
a farewell. Start
of, be ready to
take a long. long
journey. At the
end of it you will
arrive a { ( n e
House of Secrets,
q b on s e with
m a n Y room S.
There you will
find the answer
TO every question
you ask.
80 But how will
we now tn e
way?' asked the
boy.
fA1T o1on0 tho
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27

=
adventures b a d
when they visited
Mrs. GnOme.
q" Til ey Were
a very queer
couple and no re-
lation to the 9TH
er gnOmes. Mr..
GnOme was small
because he was so
lazy nd Mrs
Gnome was very
tall and thin
"a I'm partly to
b l a m e. NJ T.
GnOme told the
boy and girl, and
so is she. We never
started right and
nnrr- -rhnnnrnr Va
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27
ErternInatIon7

Botany Teaeher-Johnny, what can
you say about germination7
Johnny-That's easy; we just got
done licking the German nation
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27

a postal card to Garfield Tea Co., Brock
Iyn, n. z. asking for sample wiz repay
you.-AdY,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27
turned out 70 Be Serious.

rWhat became Of that girl Washer
ten was flirting with last SUMMER
-You pean me girl tAat MashertOn
thought he vas flirting Wfthf She
married hin. 1-Londca QpA;o1.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27

A man is foolish to borrow trouble
when there are SO many people anx-
ious to give IL away.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27

There's one peculiarly about women
the more a man knows about them
the more he has TO learn
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27
Alwaysm SHIe

Good health is always In style.
It matches any color you wear.
It fits into any kind of politics
and any kind of religion. Good
health comes from good blood.
IF your blood Is out of order,
take DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. You need it if your
food doesn't sit right In the stom-
ach, if you are run down, If you
can't sleep well, If you tire easily,
If you are out of sorts. Take It
have good health and be happy
just as so many others do. Send
10c to DR.. Pierce, InvRlids' Hotel
Buffalo, n. z, if you want q
large trial package
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27

Old gold c1Adon avet makes a son
ana lovely eves wrap. especially Il
coiiared With far
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27
Ffrs4 step in Digestion

Teacher-What is the FIRST sep to
ward the digestion Of fOodS
Bright BOy-BIting It or
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27
e AequIre Happiness.

Happiness isn't anything you can get
lii Is something you must give to
Others If Jon want It cor yourself.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27
MRS. eNoME's SUPPER.

81 haven't yet told you about the
supper that the girl and the boy who
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27

Panels a. overtunIes.
Panels are Taz chic when used as
oVertunics.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30
Batteries May Be Alike Externally
 But Not Inside

To most motorists Gll storage bat teries look alike from the outside and all batteries are somewhat similar in appearance, but the vital part of a storage battery lies on the unseen construction inside. It is this inner construction of a storage battery that must be considered by the motoring public when the occasion arises to replace the old battery with the new. Most motorists are fanil- jar by this time of the oft repeated assertion of the battery man when their battery has gone dead that, ''the plates have shorted," or to use, the more familiar phrase, the plates have buckled." In other worlds the positive plates have pressed through the insolation and have come in con- tact with the negative plate render ing the whole battery useless. This often occurs when the motorist Is far out of reach of any service station. The recurrence of this inconvenience to the motorist and the expense in cured in rendering service when such an occasion arises to such an unfortunate motorist could be elin
 mated. according to R. J. Jones of the Arizona Battery and Ignition
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30
MITCHELL SALES. OReiN|ziT|O SEES NEW MODEL

Seventy-five Mitchell distributors from all parts of the United States were recently entertained at the Mitchell factory at Racine, Wis, where a close inspection of the new Mitchell cars was conducted. Under the personal attention of President Jacoby the new car was put through its paces and analysed by the dis tributors from tail light to radiator cap, and the car succeeded in selling itself thoroughly to everyone present.
 Much entht siasm is being mani- fested throughout automobile manu- featuring circles over the new engine more powerful. smoother and better carbureted than ever before, and the entire car has been patterned on the wishes of the distributors of the Mitchell hne throughout the coun- try.
 The Mitchell factory is already commencing production on a large scale. This plant is one of the larg est and best equipped in the entire industry and is certain to give a wonderful accorat of itself during the next few months.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30

ing us for the last week? We have several orders on our books and the neople are rushing us for delivery; what can you do for us?
 Moriarty-What would you say if I told you that the five carloads of ears that we have on order were in wreck in Texas?
 Arch-What would I say? You know just as we'll as I do what I would say. But stop your kidding now and let us get down to business. Where are the cars?
 Moriarty-They are right here in our little freight yard; that is. one carload of the new Hudson and Els sex. The balance we had to divert to different dealer points to take care of their orders on hand. Now how do you feel?
 Arch-Well, I feel a little better. but would still feel better if you had all five carloads here in Phoenix.
 Moriarty-Arch. we have nice lit- tie secret for you, but first answer us one question.
 Arch-Sure. What is it?
 Moriarty-How many Essex cars can you sell before the end of the month?
 Arch-How many can we sell? Why. all you can give us, you can be
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30
Considered Human Body Ira Design
 Of Westinghouse

"The human body is about the most perfect machine ever constructed. It's efficiency is due in part to the fact that sufficient precaution is taken to absorb or distribute the force of sudden or sustained shocI.
 1t is unreasonable to expect any machine of less perfection than the human body to stand up under con tinued vibration or shock without a protective padding similar to the flesh, muscle and nerve systems of the human body" says the Morgan Motor Service company. distributors for the Westinghouse battery.
 Designers of the new, longer lived Westinghouse battery have borne this principle in mind and have applied it in their construction of what is claimed to be tsse first en- gineered storage battery.
 "They have provided a shock ab- sorber In the patented rubber U-I shaped gasket which prevents the breakage of connecting straps and plates and the loosening of active material due to vibration. The West inghouse cover marks a real advance in battery construction. Recognizing that the severest vibration is trans mitted to the element through the cover and post, the designers elim- mated the full force of such vibra- ton by interposing U-shaped pure rubber gasket between these parts. This not only acts as shock ab- sorber but seals the post into the cover most effectively.
 "The post pierces the cover through a hole about one-half inch larger in diameter than the post. Into this concentrfc space, a U shaped gasket, is inserted open end upward A tapered V-shaped seal ing sleeve then is dropped over the post and pressed into the opening of the U-gasket. This tightens the inside of the U against the post and the outside of the U against the cover Due to the elasticity of the rubber, this arrangement removes the effect of vibration ed it also makes the connection thoroughly acid tight.
 "Besides this great advantage, the gasket serves to remove all vertical vibration and lessens the weight of elements on the rests at the bottom of the jar, due to the fact that set tlernent of the element merely stretches the heavy part of the rub Der gasket which practically supports the element.
 Motorists who have experienced inconvenience and trouble through the breakage of straps and plates will appreciate this distinctive feature of the Westinghouse. It is one of the innovations which backs up the claim of the makers for longer life and greater dependability."
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30

company. F. Van Buren street state distributors for the Vesta bat tery.
 The inner construction of the Vesta Battery,' he says. ...is such as to make the 'shorting' Of 'buckling' of the plates impossible. These pat ented features of the Vesta battery are the 'indestructible insolators' that lock the plates apart, the 'poro-hard plates and the use of that rare and valuable mineral known as 'titaniIm' that combines with the plates to strengthen and stiffen them. In so- lution in the battery acid. it has the wonderful ability of precipitating all other minelars and impurities. there by purifying the acid and adding in- mensely to the efficiency of the bat tery. All these features are patented by the Vesta Battery corporation and can be used in no other battery except the Vesta.' Yet the 'Vesta battery costs no more than the ordi- nary battery"
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30
R0per's Annual
 Used Car Sale
 Very Successful

The annual used car sale now in progress at the R. D. Roper Motor company's establishment has become quite an institution, according to Charlie Miller, manager of this con- cern. The policy of rendering the pest in service and value in the sale or used cars has become second na- ture with us," states Miller, who says that his concern ende2vors to sell the purchaser the car best fitted for his use. While our stock is not large
 1t does include nearly all standard makes, and we have spent month in carefully going over every car we nave to see that it is in tip-top shape
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30

this condition develops a tire soon goes to pieces.
 "A late Savage Tire bulletin con- tains this information" he says, and further states that when once the inner fabric is disrupted or cut and 1t Is not immediately repaired prop erly, the damage i sapt to increase and beforo long what was at first but seemingly a superficial cut be- comes an irreparable injury. A wise precaution Is always to carry a spare so that an injured tire may be taken off and relieved of duty until re- paired.
 Some may think that the motorist who is watchful of the little injuries and who attends to them carefully is "finiclzey,' but the ounce of time he thus spends saves hi ma pound of tire expense and perhaps considerable delay and discomfort.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30

assured; I suppose you will now try 10 kid me that you will give us all We can sell.
 Moriarty-No, we do not feel that We can give you all you can sell, but we are going to tell you something that will revolutionize the motor in dustry in Phoenix.
 Architects have it.
 Moriarty-Areh, how many Essex cars could you sell if the price was to be reduced to $1.475, delivered in Arizona?
 Areh-How many could we sellE Say, old man, what is the use Of trying to kid me? I just told you that we could sell all the Essex cars that you could give us at the old price of $1,6S5, so what is the use Of trying to kid me with something that is impossible?
 Moriarty-We are not trying to kid you; we are giving you facts; read this wire that We have just received from the factory.
 Arch (gasping for breath)-Is-Is -Is this true?
 Moriarty- as true as you are sitting here.
 Arch-That's enough (out the door like a buNet).
 Arch Con telephone) -Moriarty, are
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30
hOLL SAYS SMALL
 CUTS IN TIRES
 VERY INJURIOUS

Fred Noil. manager of tba sav- sse Tire Sales companv, says that T IS advisable to keep a sharp watch Nr breaks and cuts in the surface pt ures A few minutes spent in ex- ontnlng casings will prove e profit Acle investment of time to the car swner. Cuts seemingly superficial nay actually penetrate on or more ayers of fabric. thus weakening the sntire structure. A blowout Is the result of such cut if neglected. A small cut if not repaired, permits <znd and moisture to work in be- tween me rubber tread and the car cass and causes tread separation If
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30
Drar71a ir1 One Act Staged by TUo
 Autor1ofiUe Men

Arch Dulmage, president of Dull mage & Dunbar, local representa- tives for the Hudson and Essex cars, took a little stroll over to the large wholesale distributing plant of Har- old L.. Arnold the other day. Arch was not in a good frame of mind; he did not feel any too good. He had several orders on his books for Hud- son and Essex cars and had no cars to deliver. Therefore the trip over. Sh! we were on the inside and heard every word that passed. Here is what happened:
 Arch-Say, Moriarty, where are the cars that you have been promis-
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30
Refund Or Chinese
 Loan Considered By
 American Bankers
TRepuhlIcan A. p. Leased WIrel

NEW YORK Oct. 2s-Bankers rep resenting the American group of the Chinese consortium, which has un- dertaken the financial and economic encouragement of China, announced today that a refunding loan of be- tween s15,000,000 and s2o,000.000 is likely to be made to the Peking gov ernment, providing obligations now maturing are met.
 The American bankers emphasized that if the refunding loan is granted it will be with the understanding that all of the money is to be used for constructive purposes and not put to deci,ive use. The Picking government has been advised Of the terms laid down by the consortium and an early reply from China is ex- pected.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30

you sure that the reduction in price is all o. K?
 Moriarty-Sure.
 Arch-Then order all the Essex cars you can lay your hands on. and remember to have them all shipped to Phoenix and do not divert even one car. We will keep you busy for a little while.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30

Satisfaction to the purchaser is what delights us. We know then that when he buys a new car, we will re- ceive prime consideration.
 Miller asserts that prices are much lower than they have ever been be- fore and he points with pride to the number of out-oftown people who have attended the sale. The sale lasts throughout the month Of October.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30

High class car exhibits in New York and Chicago will include many
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30

Chauffeurs in Brazil undergo a se- were test before getting a motor u- cense.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30

Panama will spend s70O0, 900 in q
 five-year road construction program
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30

Eighty per cent of the cars in Ger many have four cylinder engines
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30

There will be 94 different makes of cars in New York's automobile show.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30

Bagded. former capital of the Mos lem empire, was founded in 731 A. D.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30

Jugo slavia is planning to electrify its entire railroad system.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-30

A machine has been devised that tests the exact shrinkage of cloths.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-02-20

been absent since the first Of the
year. We regret 10 announce that
some of our scouts haven't got az
good a record for attendance.
At our regular meeting last Tues
day we had three full patrols, full
committee, two speakers and some
visitors. b. Mr.. Mallon told us some
funny stories and some other good
ones that weren't only Just funny.
Aftcr business Father Deprciterc
gave the boys various methods Of
locating the directions. especially
tho north. either during the day or
night. Then h. took his telescope
and all lined up and went outside
and had good look at the moon
through the glasses. The trouble
gbout II was that he did not have
enough time TO show the boys all
the different stars that they wanted
10 look At 10 boot.
Last Saturday we hikod to Par
ihenia, eight scouts and scoutmas-
ter. We are planning an all-day
hike on Nashington's birthday next
Tuesday. We will leave for Par
thenia park on the $3.50 car Every
scout viii go'to mass at s O'Clock
and be ready to leave for camp.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-02-20
TrOOD .Seren

pubhshcd Weekly by
BOY SCOUTS

This has hccu wonderful weather
'ur hikes aud $50 have been taking
advantage ~ b. We were out sun
aty TO our camping grounds at Par
thonB park working uu Our cabin
and dam.
our assistant s,uutWlai,r Mr..
UUuso. Mr KouUing our committee
n.n and our former Eyoutrhstcr
I'd WaHeluskL were out and looked
us oven Swing ua quite % few good
.uRroWions They liked the loca-
tluu very much We are pla0ulug
,u lp overnight hike for Washing
.,u.a birthday and if the weather is
good We viii expect all the boys
Co. gu.
Tho boys have been studying hard
uu ull their aifforont tests and are
showing very good spirit for
scouting Patrol Leader Starkla is
luung to De an expert on taking
photographs The nashllght that he
took Of the boys last meeting WAS
,r.,ilout The meetings have been
attended regularly with many new
faces, which we hope to make more
Boy scouts out Of.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-02-20

class scout. making -four flrst class
scouts ln our troop We are plan
ming for basketball team in q
shor. limo We viii, challenge any
troop in town.
There were 2J scouts out of 81
present at our meeting. We are get
tiuE fun Of pep under the leader
ship " Beryl moody aud W1d"
fIcnth' We've ggY four moro months
IN which io win the contest and we
are going to make 1t good
4 train was going down the track
a. tremendous speed of six miles
per. Al of suddgu IL stopped.
wade Heath u passenger. was
anxious To- reach his dostination he
fore old age overlook him. $50 he
stuck his head out Of the window
and ObHorvcd the engineer driving
started again I ran about half an
hour itfstoppcd. Dear Wade got
desperate. what ~ the matter
now ?" hc shouted "Cow on the
track" replied the conductor. u
thought you drove the darn thing
of once" hoWled wade. 80 We
did. sir but we've caught up will
1t again, sir
We had - good meeting, includ
ing games. tor the girl scouts were
visiting and it made the boys, in
Guiding wade Heath, Paul Bowman.
George GooH,le. Oryilic Anderson
and James Larkin use all the
strength they had for each one had
. "a UfrI