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and the color scheme to Dc used must all
De carefully considered. Many like the
IDEA of adopting one period for the halls
and other periods for the various rooms.
Still another idea is to furnish the entire
lower door in one period. and TO use
furniture Of other periods for upstairs.
The general tendency today is toward
furniture made of lightweight wcods.
Some pieces have panels of cane. Metal
beds arc in favor. Chinese and japanese
Influences are also seen at work in sim
plified furnishings.
A house which was recently furnished
may be of profit and Interest to you
The house Is modified colonial in type.
The square entrance hall has a deep fire
place facing the front doors. with settle
at either side. backed against the two
stairways, which join in landing above
the fireplace. then run sinzlv to the next
floor. Two high-bacRed. Spanish chairs
at either side of the hall, under bronze
hat-racks. complete the furnishing of the
hall. A square rug is In the centre.
At the left OF the hall Is a charming
Dutch dining room 1t is all delft blue
and white. The Kitchen and the pantries
are at the back On the other side of
the hall Is a dignifed Jacobean library.
The chairs are slipped with the period
chintz. and soft greens and reds denim
ate the color scheme.
The living room adjoining the library
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is pure Chinese. 1t is artistic and color
full. but the coIors are soft and blend
with the surroundings without a Earring
note.
Upstairs the bedrooms-opening OF
from a hall of the same style as the
lower hail-are all Chippendale and
chintz. The bedrooms are furnished
alike. but each is distinguished from all
the others by the color of It's decorations.
A little brass knocker adorns each door.
and at the left OF each door is a candle
rack for the bedroom candle to rest
upon.
Perhaps we may not all be able to In
vest in mahogany or Circassian walnut
right after the expense Of building a
new home. But we can have patience to
wait and to by one thing at a time and
collect slowly. This method is like add
ing a pearl a year TO our string. In
time, IL our plans are weli-Iaid. we
will have a home worth while.
The rooms the architect shapes for US
often decides the question OF furniture.
We must think ali our plans out be-
fore accepting the plans of = house.
Then we Will not be surprised to find a
long and narrow room where we es-
pectally wished a square room. Most of
us admit that a blue print is a puzzle,
but we had better learn to solve II or
bid good-by to the dream home we had
hoped to have nnaterialized for U.s.
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- Cnpyright. 1920. b. Ne

after his return. But saw that even as
he spoke he kept his eyes upon Marion
and feared that he was more uneasy
about her than his assurance TO Llli1an
signihed. And the fear grew upon me
as he drew a chair to the side CT the
child's bed, and while pretending to read
patiently for Lillian's assurance when
she wakened, kept a watchrul vigil over
the unconscious child.
''What Is 1t You Fear?"
The sun was low when Lillian, upon
waking, failed to doze or again, and
looked clearly. resoluteiy at thee physi-
"Dr. Petit" Her voice was low.
scarcely a whisper. but II held tho old
dominant note. and I knew that her
marvellous vitality and will-power were
functioning again
went around to the other side Of her cot.
so that her eyes would rest on him in
stead Of Marion. As he moved. Miss
Jones took his place at the child's side.
and I realized that there was an un7
spoken agreement between them, that
the little pstient should not have a
single second unmatched.
Il feel quite myself again. VIII It not
be possible for me to get up? Marion
win be sure to ask fer me, and want
to be able to hold her"
The physician studied her face for an
Instant without answering, then put his
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dren Is ABOUT one TO 1OTIy OF MY
children examined. per cent. had'
a gradual Increase from to II years of
age. The percentage among high school
pupils was greater than among the chill
aren in lower grades.
Guard the Heart.
Acute rheumatism Is the most inpor-
liant factor in developing heart trouble.
Bo-called growing pains" are not to be
lightly considered. They indicate rheu-
matte infection, and the cause of this in
lection must be sought for and removed
Repeated attacks of sore throat must
be regarded in the same way. These are
but the symptoms of infection, and may
be followed by involvement of the heart.
st. Vitus's dance, or chorea, is a con-
dition indicative of Infection, which,
later. may present heart complication.
All the common infectious diseases of
children. unless properly treated are
possible causes OF heart disease. When
ever a child has fever. he should be
kept in bed until all the acute symptoms
have subsidized and until the tempera-
ture IL normal.
The most trying periods of the school
year are the examination times. These
occur at the end of the term, when the
child Ia more or less worn out and less
prepared to resist disease.
Watch the Scales.
Dental defects among children are all
too common. Out of one graduating
class Of seventy girls only one had per-
feet teeth. The remaining sixty-nine had
an average of seventeen defects-cavi-
ties or lost teeth. Many a case of heart
disease may be traced to bad teeth.
Tonsils, nasal Einus trouble. adenoids.
chronic intestinal trouble, all these are
possible factors in the production of
heart disease in children.
We are accustomed to watching the
diet and the physical development of the
infant, but older children are neglected
in this respect. The scales arc Of just
as much Importance in testing the pro-
gress OF older children as of the babies
Until full growth is reached, parents
should keep a watchful eye IN the eat
ing and living habits Of the child.
The guarantee OF a strong and normal
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G .go@9d Night
ENV@6&os& 5syss
Illustrated by Neva Harrison
DAVID DISCOVERS A PRICKLY
THIEF.

N AVID picked up his gun and walked
out to the chicken yard.
- ct just bet III find out who's
been stealing our eggs and baby chick
ems" he said to himself, as he sat down
on log. TITS probably cid Jip or that
horrid Mr.. Weasel. But whoever it is.
he'll pay me. all right"
IT bet he will" laughed merry voice,
aud Squeedee, David's little elin friend
from Joyland. haPped up on the other
end of the log and tipped his hat Hello.
there, David. Who has been worrying
you now?"
"why. it's either Mr.. weasal or Jlp-
enc OF them has been robbing the hem
house." replied David. Every day some
one steals the eggs, and I am quite sure
it's Mr.. Weasel I hardly think Jip
would steal them"
''Oh, mel oh. rny!" laughed Squeedee.
at certainly hope 1t isn't Mr.. Weasel. for
the last time caught him stealing eggs
he promised me faithfully he would
never do It again. It must be some one
else"
but who?" asked David. II don't
know OF any one else that would DO such
thing"
Just then there was a rustic among
the grasses and strengthening Great
ure-his back looking more like bristle
brush than an animafs-crept slowly
toward the barn door
DdNlu RAISED MS gun, Dut SNoScuco
caught hold Of his arm and pulled it
down.
my goodness. don't shoot" he whis-
pered. Every one Is entitled to fair
trial. That's Mrs. Hedgehog. rs sure as
I'm alive
He blew three times his magic
whistle. and Mrs. Hedgehog whirled
around and answered his call.
Good morning, Mrs. Hedgehog" he
cried ''And how are the little ones?"
Hello. there. Squeedee!" replied Mrs.
Hedgehog. slowly walking toward Squee-
dee. When she spied David and the
gun she stopped. rolled herself into a
| ball, and lay quiet, her back looking like
big prickly chestnut burr.
"There-therer' laughed tho elfin.
Come along, it's only David. He has
| been out on the hunt of some one that
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HOME KING HELPS
-EOersthins About tn. House Help. TO he


~ UYING period furniture for modern
* homes is not an easy task. 1t re-
- quires some knowledge of the vari-
Gus periods as well as a keen sense of
the eternal fitness of things. Buyers are
quite apt to hank back to early colonial
furniture as a Working model of excel
lence. but this is a mistake The early
Puritan homes were sparsely and rather
Hnattractively furnished. the canopied
four-poster bed being the most preten-
tious piece.
High-backed settles. deal tables. turned
chairs with chintz cushions. and settle
tables-from which our own ironing
tables are copied-dish closets and
wooden chests comprised the rest of the
furniture in Pilgrim houses So it is
not the early Puritan, but the adapted
later colonial furniture which We really
admire.
The highboyE are not as old as some Of
us may think because of their scarcity.
They belong to the early 18th century.
The cowboys were of earlier period. The
highboy is really the lowboy grown up.
with added drawers and a top ornament.
In selecting furnishings fer a new
home many things must be considered
besides the amount of money we have
to spend The size of the property. the
size and style of the house. the height
of ceilings. the style of woodwork. floors
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w yE have made some wonderful linen
w frocks this season. and Madame
L. .Io.ad a.,a- +Laf- ~,,ooaas

n
w froci1s this season. and Madame
is elated over their success.
We were just closing last night when
Miss Elise whiting drove up in her car
She is one of the younger set who's in
terestAd in everything from sports to
charity. and leads frantically busy life
for enc who might enjoy life of leisure.
''Oh, Madame!" she exclaimed. as she
darted into the salon. 81 wonder if 1t
would annoy you very much if I ask to
see some linen frocks at this late hour?"
Not at ALL" said Madame. She turned
toward me and suggested I'd better stay
for few minutes.
THAT is good Of you" Miss Whiting
answered with smile.
What kind OF dress do you wish?''
asked Madame. HANDKERCHIEF linen or
heavy linen?''
We'll. 1 want tailored wash frock,
so suppose heavy linen would be more
substantial" said Miss Whiting.
I'VE can show you some Charming
creations. I'll ask one of the mannikins
to slip on one OF them replied Madame.
How kind OF you." said Miss Whiting.
Il hope the girl won't mind being de-
tanned"
"oh. that's all right" Madame assured
her.
Have you something in blue linen7''
asked Miss Whiting.
Yes" answered Madame. ct have a
frock which I believe is just what you'd
like. I shall show it to you irnnedi-
ately.''
Madame then told ne of the model she
had in mind. and as 1t is u slipover AFFAIR
1 appeared almost Immediately wearing
the dress which is illustrated.
That's darling." exclaimed Miss Whit.
ing.
YES" said Madame, tits a model ]
admire greatly. And while it's cut on
very simple lines. yet there is a certain
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Diary Of a Fashion Model
NeuO Linen Frocks.

well-bred air about it that is extremely
attractive"
IT'S a very pretty shade of blue" OBJ
served Miss whiting. as walked toward
her so she could see the details of the
frock
French blue is lovely" replied
Madame
Yes" assented Miss Whiting. "and I
think the way you have simulated panels
by using braid is truly clever
We'll, it is a bit different from many
OF the linens one sees. Then, too, binds
of the material have been used for So
long I believe the braid will be well
How is the belt made?'' questioned
Miss Whiting.
1T is fashioned from rings Of silver
laced together with gray suede" an
swered Madame.
Its most effective. And the little
vestee is exquisite" declared Miss Whit
ing.
yes. the white organdie vestee makes
a dainty finish. The collar is made of
the linen and trimmed with the blue
braid" said Madame.
''I like the dress immensely. II it fits
me shall have it sent homo at once"
Miss Whiting replied.
DO you wish to look at a hat to go
with it:'' asked Madame.
''Oh, yes, for 1 don't Eelieve have a
| hat which would look well with it, said
Miss Whiting.
I'm sure you'll like this model" re-
marked Madame. as she brought from a
nearby stand the hat which is Illus
/ trated.
What beautyl' Miss whiting ex-
claimed
THE leghorn facing makes delight
| full background for the drapery of
French blue felt which is drawn through
the brinn." said Madame
| IT like the crown of French blue. and
| the shape is most attractive In fact,
I'd like to try it on. If Il suits me I've
found a dress and hat in twenty min
/ utes. which is a good record Miss Whit
ing answered. as Madame went with her
| to one Of the fitting Hooms-
60. .ae-
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Tomorrow's
HOROSCOPE
BY GeneDiepe KembIe
SUNDAY AND MONDAY,
JULY 1O-11.

Sundays horoscope Is not 20 be read as
a fortunate one for mundane affairs.
though social, domestic and romantic
matters should flourish. Be careful of
FIRE or accident, and shun the possibility
OF Quarrels and litigation.
Those whose birthday 1t Is may have
year OF business anxiety. but other az
fairs should prosper. Avoid accident and
guard against fire. A child born on
this day. although it may be quick-tem-
pered and fond of excitement and indul-
kence, will be respected.
Mondays astrological map is notable
for the conflict of forces While there
may be troubles through letters and
other writings. as well as from ILL
guarded speech or irnpuissve deeds, yet
some unexpected good fortune is indi-
Gated. With care. undertakings should
succeed
Those whose birthday # is have the
prospect of success IL they handle their
affairs with GOODNESS and discretion,
avoiding quarrels and rashness. They
may prosper through unexpected sources.
A child born on this day will make a
success of its undertakings despite pos
gIblo impulses to be rash and headstrong.
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[ YOUR HEALTH
What You Ought to Do
to Safeguard a School Child
By ROYAL S. COPELAND, M. D.
Commissioner of Health, New York City

@ CHooL DAYS are trying days. They are happy
days, but they represent the first period of free
dom from home restraints They mark the be-
ginning of greater physical and mental activity. The
watchful eye of the parent with only two chill
dren to look AFTER is replaced by the discipline of
teacher who has to spread her attention over a
room full.
All these conditions together with the chds rapid
growth the increased exposure and all the contacts of
school life make for heart trouble Unless proper care
is exercised during these school years there NAV be de-
veloped defects which will persist during life
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Answers to Health Questions

J. L. o-Kindly advise me how to re-
move freckles.
A-Freckles are normal condition.
You should not try to remove them.
NJ. A. p. Only neck is swollen. and
the thyroid gland is so large that when
swallow I almost choke What would
you advise me to do?
A-Have your doctor examine your
neck and be governed by his advice
w. x Q-Can an ulcer be cured with
out an operation? Some doctors tell me
I should be operated oil. and others tell
me I should not. What would YOU ad-
wise me to do?
A-This cannot be answered except by
one who has thoroughly examined you
and has studied the X-ray picture of
your stomach.
Copyright 1921. by Newspaper Feature Service. Inc
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row beautiful the sun is, streaming through
Fl the rose-coored curtains!
1t makes little patch of the dark
floor, and lights the into charming beauty.
Rather plain room it is, too, with black wood
work, and or two black and rose rugs. There's
view to be sure, such view-trees and vines and
roses and pergola. To the right the tumbling city
and hevond the brilliant waters of the hIue ocean
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AnnSe Laurie sDiI sceIconte letters Of
inquiry on subjects Of feminine interest
from young Econ1en readers of this paper
and toiu reply to them in these columns.
Letters to Miss Laurie should be al.
dressed to her, In care of this oHtcs.
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A Garden Glimpse


and shakes its scarlet and purple bells
ballet dancers shaking out their skirts preenng
streaming
climbs the
in
ALL the of
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A Magical Shade

Tall and tall they stand the slender dark melancholy
against the blue of the They
and OF
through
is and throw its shadow
tof
thing ar
choosing who brings to
in of
while
hours for him,
HoWg IanI the
havead a new to
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Advice
to Girls
By ANNIE LAURIE

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE: a.,
am a girl, IS years old. Arcer-
tain man who is ~ years old has
proposed to me. There is another
young man. II years old. who thinks
lots of me.
Do you think I would be foolish to
drop this young man 81 years old
and accept the man 81 years old?
BLUE EYES.
II LUE EYES: 1t depends entirel,
r. upon what your own little hear
- dictates, my dear. But 1 wouIS
advise you to wait for a year or two
before considering marriage and its re.
sponsibilities. For when the one mar
In the world for. you comes into you
life you will not be in doubt abou
your love.
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81 have no reason to fear anything es-
pecial." he said formally. But. of
course, I cannot. guarantee that there
arc no internal Injuries until after she
awakens."
] knew that he would not have told
many mothers this, but that he realized
how keen are Lillion's perceptions. and
that the truth was the best thing in her
case. She justified his Judgment by
making no outcry. I saw her under lip
pulled cruelty between her teeth. but her
head went up as bravely as that Of any
soldier facing battle.
such injuries are-probabIe-or pos
sib1e2" she asked.
''only possible" he hastened to assure
her. In fact
''Dr. Petit
The low-toned voice of Miss Jones
brought US all to our feet. The physician
was first at Marion'S side. She was NOV
ing her head and hands slightly. DR..
Petit took Lillian's arm and gently
pushed her to position where Marion's
eyes would rest upon her face first. And
then the heavily fringed lashes lifted,
and the child's eyes looked straight
into the hungry ones so like them.
"Mo.heri' she preathed satishedly.
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unoubled their
in musty old Blackstone other
dry feel they the law him. but
they're need
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DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
am girl, 16 years of age. It
seems as though 1 always have "the
blues" I would like to overcome
this.
Do you think 1t is all right for me
to keep company with boys? I find
it a great pleasure. Mother is WILL
ing so long as I pick good company.
go out with boys from the ages Of
Is to 20. Do you think that is a
good age? BROWN EYES.
n ROwN EYES: 1t is perfectly ali
~ right for you to associate with
- boys II your mother is willing.
A girl OF your age should not be
troubled with "the blues" Get out in
the sunshine more, exercise in the fresh
air, take long walks and enjoy the soci-
ETY. Of boys and girls who have happy.
dispositions. But don't think
of love until YOU are older. dear.
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its mild
better advantage if they
rose-coored wndow-it makes room
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The ivyhow lush vigorous cmber-i
foxgoves stand white pink like guard of gayyun
formed soldiers only waiting of command march down
the walk and of the and call the
The willow what graceful thing Lorna Doone
call 1.-THE willow And st the of the stands Don Caesar
De Beazanthe blade sSi Eucalyptus, with
his blue like sunlight
Oh, it's fair garden with all
birds
before he takes for far chimes again.
Passing Throughso
in he
Passing Throughnd laughed
something in
her dark
wonder if she envied Passing Through" wings
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HOLDING A HUSBAND
New
Revelations Of a Wife
The Demand Lillian Made of DR.. Petit.

finger upon her pulse. At the end OF
seemingly interminable minute he SPOKE
with cheerfulness which felt some
how was forced.
You are a marvel, Mrs. Underwood.
enough to upset any PHYSICIANS theo-
ries. Yes. you may get up. provided you
will beVery quiet and careful"
Thank you. I will be most dociie
May ask one question:
Did fancy that into his usually in
scrutable eyes flashed a troubled ex-
pression7
Yes. do not promise to answer it."
,. 81 know 1t is an unreasonable question,
butt cannot help asking it. Have you
any idea when-when-she will waken?'
Il wish could tell you" His deep
voice was vibrant with sympathy. But
that is something beyond any human
power to ascertain. It may be hours.
or''-he hesitated perceptlbly-"she may
recover consciousness at any minute"
Was there something telepathic in the
uneasiness I was sure he was conceal
ing. At any rate. Lillian looked at him
quickly, spoke sharply.
'.Dr. Petit. What Is It you fear2''
His professional mask was perfectly
adjusted in an instant.
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heart s the possession of a strong ant
normal body. made sc by right living.
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children
forty fifty In New City of 85Oooc
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ocopyriEht 1921. BY Newspaper Feature Service Incl
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lIFRED BLACK % %BoJf Rose-Colored Curtains

Copyright. 1921. by Newspaper Feature Service.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1921-10-06
WONDERFUL GAIN IN
WEIGHT REPORTED
Yeuns Woman Only Weighed 70
Peunds-Now Weighs Over 100
and 10 Gaining Every Day. i

Before I began taking Tanlac I only
WEIGHED ~ pounds. I now weigh over
one hundred and am gaining every
day. raid Miss LaRue Davis Of Chat
I tanooga, Tenn.
= bought my first bottle Of Tanlac
at Gas City. Ind. and It helped me %
much that continued using 1t. / have
always been very delicate and suffered
aegreat deal from stomach trouble and
rheumatism. I rarely ever had any APP
petite and simply could. not relish any
thing. I fell off until only weighed
76 pounds and was SO thin I looked
perfectly awful. This 10 the condition
was In when began taking Tanlac.
oh, I feel so different now. Even
my complexion is Improved. My appe.
title IS good and l can hardly get
enough to eat. Tanlac Is simply grand
AMI can truthfuily say 1t is the only
medicine that has ever done me any
good. = IA
Tanlac is. sold by leading druggists
Observation-Disclosures. 9
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1921-10-06
STATE GRAIN GRADING
LAW AGAIN IN EFFECT

Bismarck-The North Dakota grain
grading and docllage act is now in full
force and effect as to every elevator
in the state. Official notice has been
received by the attorney generals Of
flee from the clerk of the United
States supreme court of the writ of
subersedeas granted by the court
which holds up all other injunctions
or other proceedings against the grain
grading law until the supreme court
decides as to their constitutionality.
Elevators that have not done so
must now take out licenses and other
wise comply with the law, or the
grain inspection department backed
by the attorney generals office will
take appropriate action" said Assist
ant Attorney General George X. Eos
ter. 1--WE have good reason to believe
that some elevator managers are
under the impression that the law is
not in effect, but they will find that
they have been misinformed."