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union and his Legion. A veteran of the Spanish-American war, he served overseas in the World war with the railroad transportation corps. He was in Paris, France, when the first caucus of service men, out of which grew the American Legion, was held, and he at tended and was heard from. Being ia miliar with foreign industrial condi- tiOns, he represented the American Federation of Labor at foreign trade union conferences, and after the war was appointed to the government in dustrial commission sent to allied na- tions to coordinate industrial condi- tions with those of the United States. His Legion activities now concern themselves with his role as national speaker for the service organization
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09

and all bids, and none will be con- sidered except those from contractors ascertained to be experienced and re- sponsible.
 Proposals must be accompanied by money deposit equal to five per cent, (5%), of the amount of the pro- posal, in the form of a certified check on some bank in the State of Arizona, payable on sight to the Mohave Coun- ty Highway Commission.
 Brief description of work: The work consists of the construction of approximately ten and one-half miles of road beginning at the Utah-Arizona State Line in section 32 of T. 43 S., R. II w., s. L. B. & M. thence in a southerly direction for approximately five miles and thence easterly to ter minus on section line between sections IA and 23 of T. 41 N., R. 7 w., G. & s. R. B. & M.
 Plans and specifications for the above proposed work are on file and may be seen at the office of the Highway Engineer in the Mohave County Court House at Kingman, Ari- zona.
 Copies of the plans and specified tions may be obtained upon payment of Five Dollars ($5.OO) to the Mohave County Highway Commission.
 All proposals must be made on the forms and in accordance with instruc- tions, forming part of the specifi- cations above referred to.
 J. S. WITHERS,
 Secretary, Mohave County
 Highway Commission.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09

l,6OO pounds of phosgene, one Ut the 'deadlfest gases used in the war, sprung leak, a workmen was killed and scores were overcome before Pas cal and companion, formerly with the chemical warfare service, arrived. They smelled the gas from a distance, and recognizing its odOr, set out for the origin.
 Arriving, Pascal found doctors car Ing for the severely gassed, workmen running about in gas masks but no one trying to stop the leak. After several attempts in the gas-filled plant. Pascal and his companion stopped the flow. Both have been honored by the town council and recommended for Carnegie medals.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09

of the Interna: ti nal Printing Pressmen and As sistants' Union of N orth America. founder of Press. m n s H o m @, Tenn, and until recently national vice commander of the American Legion.
 MT. Berry has two hobbies: his
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09

the centers of commercial life. But in all the time the stages hauled their burden of human life between the last link of civilization and this wonder full camp there was not a holdup nor a dollar of the millions that passed in and out stolen, a record that no other camp can duplicate.
 For years it was the one source of income to the people of the county and it nobly responded to the demands on it's treasure house. Unlike Tomb stone, the mines of White Hills are
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09

but yet in their infancy, so to speak. They have been scratched largely over the surface, but no deep mining has been done in the camps, and we are of the opinion that when these veins are opened at depth they will pour forth rich flood of previous metals.
 About year ago Senator Kent E. Keller took over the mines of White Hills and proceeded to their rehabili- tation and the financing of a treasury
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Bids for highway work will be re- ceived at the office of the Secretary of the Mohave County Highway Com mission at Kingman, Arizona, until 2 P. M. o'clock on the third day of January 1922, at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read.
 The right is reserved to reject any
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09

to carry on the work. A company was incorporated with John H. Ware, the we'll known Kingman merchant as it's president; Anson H. Smith of the Miner was elected vice president; C.. D. Wagner, secretary and treasurer; and Kent E. Keller general manager. Since that time an enormous amount of work has been done on the proper ties. New machinery has been put in, the old mine shafts and drifts have been cleared of debris and retimber- ed; the buildings made inhabitable;
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09

fund, Legion officials promise.
 Arrangements are being made to house prospective brides in homes of prominent citizens and the bride grooms in various hotels and resi- dences. It is expected that at least 100 couples will take advantage of the offer and preparations are being made to accommodate that number of newly weds.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09

b e t t CT citizens, Rev. John w. In ger, Nashville, Tenn, the Legion's national chaplain, will marry without charge all Legion naires who attend the third annual convention of the service Organiza- ton at K a n s a s City this fall. All marriage license
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09
The Dog Watch

We'll Fixed-Ferdy seems to be making better progress with the girl he is courting. Now has the field to himself.
 "Yes, he gave her a dog that will bite anybody he doesn't know. And the dog doesn't know anybody in this town but Ferdy."-Louisville Courier Journal
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09
Not There

A Toledo man is advertising to find his wife, who he says wears rolled stockings and has a bird and rose tatooed just below her right knee. Ike Van Quentin, one of our most authorative men-about-town says she is not in Kansas City-Kansas City Star.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09
Harmless

Held like to know what you mean by getting engaged to Tom and me at the same time
 She-Why, there's no harm in it.. Neither of you can afford to marry me, you know,-Boston Transcript.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09
Her Anxiety

Doctor-I'm afraid I will have to operate for appendicitis.
 Beauty-Oh, doctor, will the scar show?
 "Not unless you go into the films" ." London Mail.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09

N. J., was checked and hundreds of lives saved by the quick and fearless action of Michael Pascal, form e r yeOnan of an American torpedo boat destroyer and member of the cal American Legion post.
 When a huge t a n k containing
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09
Truth Deferred

"ls it me or my money that you love?" asked the homely heiress.
 "Oh, let's wait until after we are married to discuss such an unpleasant subject" pleaded her fiance.-Town Topics.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09
WHITE HILLS MINES
 PRODUCED MILLIONS
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 man by a wagon road 60 miles in length lover which a stage made it's daily pilgrimage. And every supply, mining and otherwise was hauled out there by the big mule teams that made up one of the picturesque features of the mining camp far removed from
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09
Sufficient

Sufficient Friend Wife-What do you men know about women's clothes? Friend Hubby-The price.-Grand Rapid News.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09
TIE KNOTS WITHOUT CHARGE
tesion's National Chaplain Agrees to officiate at National Con-
 vention Events.

Because he believes that married n embers of the American Legion make
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09
THE LEGION IS HIS HOBBY
Former National Vice Commander Also Devotes Much Attention to
 Labor Affalrs.

Time does not hang heavily for George L. Berry. president since 1907
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-12-09
LEGION MAN SAVES LIVES
Former Teoman, Member of New Jersey Post, Aids When Town
 Is in Danger.

A postwar gas attack which threat ened the entire town of Bound Brook,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
SMITHERs AND THE LINERS
suited in Change in the Custom
of Many Years.

Smithers sat slyly slipping slivers of
liver into his mouth. Smithers always
has livers for dinner. And he demands
his livers in small slivers.
SUDDENLY frown came over his face.
"Garcon !" he demanded.
Smithers was proud OF his French
accent.
The waiter slipped softly to his side.
''These livers are not cut into small
enough slivers."
The waiter became confused. He was
all apologies; in fact, he was one large
apology.
Monsieur Smithers wants his slivers
in smaller livers."
mo! No! want my livers in small
err smithers."
"You mean your slippers in slivered
livers?"
'sNo! Smithers livered in slithered
slippers"
ooh Slivers of slithers smithered in
sippered livers?" p
"No! 1 say, slippered slivers in
smaller smithers."
ooh, yes, smithered slippers Of slip
pered slithered livers."
Smithers changed custom Of years.
"Bring me a kidney" he croaked.-
Harvard Lampoon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
WERE NOT REALLY "vAMPISH"
College Girls Hastily Become Prim
When Their Favorite Professor
Hove in Sight.

The girl might have been born in
Greenwich village. She wore her hair
bobbed, tortoise shell-rimmed glasses
loose jersey dress. green earrings
which dangled from her ears and she
smoked a cigarette in an imitation
jade cigarette holder. Not to over
look long green beads made of wood.
Her companion was little less true
to type. They were conspicuously at
luncheon in chop suey restaurant.
Suddenly tall, rather distinguished
looking man entered the tea room. The
girl, who faced the door, gasped,
! "Good Lord, Dolly, there's Professor
-! Lay off quick"
A Instantly the earrings were jerked
out of the girls ears, her cigarette
was thrown to the floor and hastily
stepped on, the cigarette holder was
tucked into her bag and she rubbed
her napkin briskly over her lips.
The professor sat down at the op-
posite table and never once glanced
at the two girls.-Milwaukee Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
DEADLY WEAPON OF sAVAGES
Which lnfIict Death That Is
instantaneous.

The most effective weapon of the
Nasal and Andorobo is the arrow
which they poison with the Accam
thera schilnperi, small tree, accord
ing to a National Geographic society
bulletin. They boil the leaves ana
branches until the mixture becomes
thick and pitch-like in appearance, ana
place it on sheets of bark which they
hide high on the branches Of trees
away from children. until it is needed
When an animal is shot with an arrow
dipped in the poison. it dies almost i'm.
mediately. The natives cut out tho
flesh around the wound as soon as pos
sible and throw it away. The remain
der is eaten and the blood is drunk.
This love Of blood as an article of food
is common among many African tribes
several of them going so far as 10
bleed their cattle and drink the blOo0
hot or mix 1t with their porridge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
PUT TRUTH IN SECOND PLACE
Salesman, Like Some oIdtime Adver.
tisers, Must Have Had Strangle
Hold on Conscience.

Frank Irving Fletcher, the New
York advertising expert, said in an
address to advertisers:
Another fault that is fast disap-
pearing is exaggeration-lying, you
know. Some of the advertisements
of the past remind me of dialogue
between a salesman and patron. 1t
runs like this:
"'What's the price Of the article2'
zone dollar, SIR
Thought direct from the manufac-
turer, presume?
"'No, sir, we got it at sheriff's
sale Of the manufacturers stock
"'Why did the manufacturer bust
upY
"'Through selling this article at a
dead loss
ST suppose he'd paid too much for
his raw material, elr?'
"'Oh, no; he stole the raw material
"'Gee whiz! Wrap me up half a
dozen.'"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
SWAMP ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for
curable ailments of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands Of distressing cases.
Swamp-Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect is soon
realized in most cases. 1t is a gentle,
healing vegetable compound. :.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles of two sizes. medi-
um and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer G Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for q
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Advertiseme
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
SPOILED the Scenery.

A certain clergyman is great be-
lever in the widening influence Or
travel. When he and his wife set or
last month for holiday in SwitzeE>
land they took their maid with thena-
She was much envied by the othee
girls of the village, and when she got
back one of her friends asked: ''WeN.
Gladys, what did you think Of Switzer.
land?"
'Not MUCH" was the answer. III
couldn't really see what the country
was like. The mountains got in tho
way!"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25

lnnumerable pretty things in dress
accessories and house furnishings are
presented in the shops at Christmas
time for women. The only difficulty
Is to make the right choice among
them. Whoever determines to settle
upon neckwear cannot go wrong; for
no woman ever cries "hold, enough ~
In this matter Of dainty accessories
A vestee and collar Of embroidered
swiss, as pictured here, is a thing Of
sheer beauty that is sure to please
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
SPEAKING His Mind.

"Is it true that America is the land
of opportunity"
"There Is no doubt Of it," replied the
disgruntled citizen. Il don't know Of
another country on the face Of the
earth where a man has greater op-
portunity to make fool of himself in
politics. Birmingham Age-Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
fnfarlibIe sions.

"How far have you studied English
history, John?' inquired Miss Cross,
the new governess, as she and John
and sundry sisters settled down to
their first lesson together.
"Just as far as my history book Is
dirty, Miss Cross" said John.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
cutIeura soothes Rabx Rashes

cuticura Soothes Baby Rashes
That itch and burn with hot b,.ths
of Cuticura Soap followed by gentle
anointings Of Cuticura Ointment.
Nothing better, pIrer, sweeter, espe-
cially If little Of the fragrant Cuti-
cura Talcum is busted on at the fin
ish. 25c each everywhere.--Adver-
tisement.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
cood-By Five Bucks.

es-I just lent that buddie Of
~ Do you think he's straight?
\ fight! Say, if that bird
lion u Y ten-penny nail he'd cough
q corkscrew.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
Handy Gifts for Men

Every man, young or old, will APP
preciate good-looking rack to place
within easy reach of his dressing
case. The tie rack requires an
oblong or oval board, smoothly COW
cred with cretonne and small nickel
towel rack, which is screwed to the
front Of It. It is suspended BIZ silk
cord fastened at the back with lscrew
eyes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
No Need Of Reason.

Jack-Papa, what is reason?
Fond Parent-Reason, my boy. is
that which enables a man to determine
what Is right.
lakeland what Is instinct?
Fond Parent-Instinct is that which
tells a woman she is right whether
she is or not.--Stray Stories. Il.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
Literally Speaking.

docs a bootlegger actually carry
liquor in his boot?"
II dunno" answered Uncle Bill Bot
tlet0p. Though 1 must admit that
some Of the stuff does taste that way"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
AUGUST FLOWER
4 With a Record Of Fifty
As c,,rnaee;nn ExeAIIenea

bf Surprising Excellence.
hffer with nervous dyspep-
tomach, constipation, indi-
rpid liver, dizziness, head
hing up Of food, wind on
balpitation and other indica-
digestive disorder, will find
August Flower an effective
{ efficient remedy. For fifty
rs this medicine has been sue
used in millions Of house
i over the civilized world. Be
of its remarkable merit and
bread popularity Green's August
1 can be found today wherever
Ines are sold.-Advertisement.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
or No Use to Him.

or No Use to Him.
Hewitt-"Why don't you get his
goat?" Jewett-"What for? 1 am a
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25

Here is gift bag that may be de-
pended on to please anyone who is
fortunate enough to receive it and is
suited to either men or women. 1t
will answer many purposes and re-
Quires only basket, length. of silk
for the top, silk cord for hangers
and small silk roses for trimming, to
make it. In larger sizes 1t makes an
attractive laundry bag.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25

1t is fate that makes heayy~
weight champion Of one man, punch
ing bag of another.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25

Some people talk best when they are
going through the motions of reading
a newspaper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25

Here are two Of many animals
that are due to arrive on Christ
mas morning. A black kitty that will
stand any amount of hard usage is
very easy to make, requiring only a
pair Of silk stocking tops that have
survived the worn-out feet. Cut off
the worn feet and trim out the ankles
in a curved line to form the ears.
Sew seam along this line, turn right
side out and stuff with cotton to form
the body. Wind the remainder of the
tops with small cord to form the tail
and tie gay bow of ribbon at the
end. Two white bone buttons make
the eyes and heavy silk floss the
mouth and whiskers and Miss Kitty
is dressed up with bow at the neck.
The elephant is made Of gray
duvetyn, plush or canton flannel and
cut by paper pattern. His eyes are
shoe buttons, his tusks white cloth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25

The greatest tattlc tale in the world
is woman's age when it once begins
to tell OH her.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
But why is man supposed to saw
wood when he says nothing?

Avoid EXTREMIST man can go crazy
even on religion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
a corkscrew

If one is Incompetent, 'can he learn
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25

The Voice Of Experience.
dad, I'm thinking seriously of get
ting married" Seriously? Don't lie
to me, son." -Wayside Tales.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
Like Cure Like,

Like Cure Like.
Ted-What did you do to cheer him
up when he told you his troubles?
Ned-I told him mine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25

The more bad habits man has the
more he seems to enjoy life's good
things.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25

| BY taking pains, one can begin being
old at 80.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25

Anyone who knows how to handle
q paint brush and oil colors or under.
stands the new art Of painting with
colored sealing wax can make the
book for telephone numbers pictured
here. 1t is merely piece of black
oilcloth folded over leaves of white
paper. Small holes punched through
at each end allow black silk cord to
bind the book and provide for hang
ing it up at the same time.
A powder box and rouge box
shown below it are covered with black
lacquer and decorated with colored
sealing wax that Stimulates ribbon and
flowers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
The Key to Success Is Work
There Is no Substitute for 1t!

III CrQeT 10 90 your DeSt WOIK, you must De
healthy. You must sleep soundly at night, your
nerves must be strong, steady and under perfect
control
If you are accustomed to drinking tea or
coffee with your meals or between meals, you
may be loading yourself with very great handi-
cap. Your nervous system may be stimulated
beyond what is natural for you.
For tea and coffee contain THEM and caffeine.
These are drugs as any doctor can tell YOU
They are known to irritate the nervous system
by their action and to cause restlessness and
insomnia, which prevent the proper recuperation
of the vital forces
If you want to be at your best, capable Of
doing the very best work that lies in you, why
not stop drinking tea and coffee2 Drink Postum,
the rich, satisfying beverage made from scienti-
6cally roasted cereals.
Postum contains absolutely no drugs Of
any kind, but in flavor tastes much like rich
Coffee It helps nerve and brain structure by
letting you get sound restful sleep.
Postum comes in two forms: Instant Postum Gin tins)
made instantly in the cup by the addition of boiling water
Postum Cereal lin packages Of larger bulk for those WHO
prefer make the drink while the meal Is being prepared
made by boiling for 20 minutes.
Ask your grocer for Postum. Sold everywhere.
Postum for Health
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25

This merry gentleman is one of
many dolls that may be made of dis
carded ribbed underwear or stock
ings. His head is made of piece of
white or pink ribbed stocking and his
face painted with black and red paint.
For the rest Of him two colors are
sS1z W sa'a;afEsa with cotton and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-11-25
The Block Signals
fire Worki',g-

In some respects, human experience
is like railroading.
Every moment Of the business and
social day the block signals are giving
right of way to keenness and alertness
while the slow and the heavy must
wait on the sidetrack for their chance
to move forward.
The ability to Ego through" and to
"get there" depends much on the poise of
body, brain and nerves that comes with
correct diet and proper nourishment-
That's why so many choose Grape
Nuts for breakfast and lunch. Served
with cream or milk it is completely
nOurishing, partly pre-digested, and it
supplies the vital mineral salts So
necessary to full nutrition.
Grape-Nuts has a rich, delightful
flavor, is ready to serve on the instant
and is distinctly the food for mental
and physical alertness and speed. At
. u groceFs-
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-03-04
$12,837.40
Can't Overcrowd Brain.

Don't be afraid of thinking too
much. You can't. "'The more the mind
does" said William James. "the more
it can do" A great doctor-Dr. Boris
Sldis- recently said: "In all my prar-
tice as a physician dealing with merry
GUS and mental diseases. can sag
without hesitation that | have not met
Il single case of nervous or mentTN
trouble caused6by too much thinking
or overstudy. What produces mental
trouble is worry-emotional excite,
ment-lack of interest in ones work"
SO don't he afraid. Think. Study.
Plan. Train your mental powers 7or
cannot Overwork the brain as long ~.
YOU allow ii time to recuperate. f.
is worry that destroys the brain
worry and fear and bad feelings and
mental idleness. -From Marketing.