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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15
Larry's Devotion

Larry's Devotion
"The shops will be closed py
this time" said Bart in answer to
Larry's request TO find shop
where he could rent a typewriter.
"Never mind, Alix. III so ana
get you one early in the morning.
volunteered Larry.
you'll have to get up early
then. Larry. You and AliN are TO
play tennis at ten o'clock" said
Bah.
IAN games and bets are off. We
wiz be playing ne typeWlite' it
that time" grinned Larry,
what do you mean?" demand
ed Bah, turning round in her seat
"Alix has engaged me as her
secretary. We are going to work
four hours daily this summer
and Larry's eyes twinkled.
"That is news" emphasized Bah
her eyes two interrogation points
And may / ask just what you are
going to do, Larry, and how much
YOU expect to be paid for it?"
Larry can play a typewriter
better than he can a piano, Bah
which is going some" comment
ed Bart.
contributing to the success OF
n genius will. be reward enough"
answered Larry.
sIf l thought this literary part
nership was going to last I'D feel
obliged for the good of the foot
ball team. to get you away from
here. l didn't bring you home
with me, Larry, to keep you
cooped upon pounding type
writer this summer. We've got to
get in condition for football this
fall"
"Tn be there harder than nails"
smiled Larry, amused at Barts
vehemence. ''Tennis. hikes, row.
ing-I am going to help Alix mix
exercise with mental effort"
Mental effort, bosh!" said
Bart, with the assurance Of youth
which associates effort only with
muscular exertion. IF you ask
me what l think of the story that
magazine bought, I'll tell you 1t
was drivel. l don't take much TO
this analyzing every emotion, and
every impulse a person has. But
IL Alix can find anyone to give
her three-figured checks for her
stories l am reconciled," and Bart
had the good grace to grin.
Mice sort Of a companion Bart's
going TO be. for the woman he
marries," said Bah.
why not?" demanded Bart. q
am going to give the woman i
marry a nice home, plenty Of mo-
ney. and crafty most Of her
We are going TO live and
love without asking the why's and
the wherefor's."
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15

u.s." smiled Bart as he drew up
in front Of the club house.
"Of course we will and thank
you for 1t. Our capacity for en-
joying the good things of life is
enormous, Bart" and Larry paus-
ed to letsthat thought sink home.
Then he added, "Alix and I ap-
preciate roses and sunshine but
we also appreciate good food. The
wider ones range of appreciation
of lifes offering the more one
really lives"
The thought again passed
through my mind that Larry was
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15

mature beyond his years.
y "Do you regard food as an emo
tion?" said Bart cynicaIly.
: mo. I regard it as an appeal
to the sense of taste just as sun
shine and roses appeal to the SEN
ses of sight and feeling. and
through these sense to ones love
of the beautiful"
you're hopeless, Larry. / am
going to black-ball you as captain
of the football team this fall.
I'll do it reluctantly, but I'll have
to do it for If you bask in Alix's
brand of sentimentality all sum
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15

mer, you won't be fit for a posi-
tion that only he-man can I'LL.
"Cease thy worries, Bart dear, "
said Bah sweetly. This little
summers play is not going to
harm Larry for any purely mas
culine diversion" -,
what do you mean by that?
asked Bah quickly.
81 am as opposed to explana-
tions as art Is to analysis" coun-
tered Bah mysteriously.
"Smell that coffee" salo balt,
"I am going to have plankeu
steak. l am as hungry as a Oeal !,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15

Why is 1t that next to hearing
you say he is big enough for
President of the United States the
average fellow would rather hear
you knock the fellow he don't
like more than anything else in
the world.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15
No Need To Worry

We don't see where a fellow
who marries a deaf mute Is en-
titled to any sympathy. In any
event, he don't have to worry
what he says in his sleep and
that's a good deal.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15

The Federal trade commission,
without cracking smile, says;
'If the middleman were eliminat-
ed, prices would decline" And
as somebody else has said--if one
had a bucket of ice water in Hades
he might readily sell it at 500
q drink.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15

Our conception Of real gentle
man is one who doesn't yawn
when the conversation doesn't
-appen to be about himself.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15

In Havana a picture Snowman
offered a prize for the girl with
the "most captivating mouth"
Then trouble started.
The prize offered for the most
beautiful eyes" was awarded by
his wife to her husband after she
had finished with him.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15

The average wife gets just as
mad If you stay around the house
constantly as she does If you stay
away from the house constantly
which is a part Of the sob stuff
Of life.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15
Times Chance.

The old-timer who measured
his step forward toward success
by the money he had in the bank
now has son who cages his pro-
gress by the car he can afford.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15

After a man gets fired he loves
10 tell that he knew more than
the boss and so the boss was
afraid he would lose his job and
fired him.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15

When a fellow thinks he can
pronounce every proper name In
the language. somebody asks him
20 pronounce Tucson, Arizona.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15
4 Symptom of Decay

Formation of bocs of and congressman to vote
as unit on certain is said to be highly dsconcert
inc to the narv leaders If there leadership worthy
the name at Washington there would be need ot
to put over definite programs H..
The truth of the matter is that there is no constructive
leadership and has not been for years mere mas
been destructive leadership of attack and obstruction %
President Wilson was stricken there was real leadership III
the White House that forced defnate constructive
on CONGRESS- There has been no leadership since
President Hardings record in the senate disclosed no
adorobin and as candidate president ne has Simply
filled the role of party front and haonzer ne mas mace
soothing speeches and harped on patituoes ouC
h without real leadership He could not be ogcany eHpec'
TO do otherwise Investing man with o11ce "0rAS "o
magic change in his capacities
The formation of symptom of the dlslntegraton
and decay of political parties Local and sectional desires
are trumphng over party principles because the parry
for no clear and definite principles except power ana
snos of office and divided against itself when IT comes 10
vitaI issues Leadership without vision destroys lseh
Great Britain is spending ten million dollars on new snps
for the navy and the United States spending nearly half
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15
They Knew It.

Oh what's the use. Even be-
fore we had these give it away"
skirts most every fellow knew a
girl had legs.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15
And Thev Wonder

Now and then brainless girl
narries a senseless fellow and
hey wonder why their darling
,on is not second Daniel Web
Ster.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15

Grand Rapids is reported to be
short OF cabinet makers. Same
thing in Berlin.
Nature is consistent after all.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15

Now that Mothers day has
passed, sister has probably decid-
ed TO read the magazines again
while ma does the dinner dishes.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15

Do you remember when boy
was tickled to death to get an al
lowance Of ten cents a week?
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15

Almost time for the peach crop
10 be killed by frost again.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15

Arranged your list of questions
for Mr.. Edison yet?
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15
Office
Copyright 1921 by Edgar
Allan Moss
l Know

Know
I used to think l knew knew
But now | must confess,
rhe more I know / know | know
| know | know the less.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15

PONIES of Peevishness.
No wonder l am on the blink,
It gives my nerves a jar
To listen to the chesty gink
who calls his 4d car.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-15

Great Britain is spending ten million dollars on new ships
the navy and the United States is spending nearly half
billion The British showing their usual good 9udgmen
nd common sense while congress makes fool of the
limited States.
Middletown transcript., 1921-01-01
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS: The current income o
the County Board of Education is in
adequate to provide ample, appropriate
and suitable grounds, buildings anC
equipment for the public schools located
in New Castle County, and for this pur
pose the sum of one million dollars is
necessary; and
WHEREAS: The sum of one million
dollars is not greater than five per cent.
Of the assessed value of real estate ir
New Castle County, outside of the
special districts, and there are no other
similar bonds outstanding; and
WHEREAS: Wilbur H. Jump, the
County Superintendent of Schools. New
Castle County, has filed with. this Board
his recommendation that the Board
should issue bonds on the credit of New
Castle County, exclusive of the special
districts, in the sum of one million dol
lars; therefore be it
Resolued, That the County Board of
Education for New Castle County, Del
aware, do issue bonds ip conformity
with the provisions of the Delaware
School Law, of 1920, on the credit of
New Castle County, exclusive of the
special districts. provided for and desig-
mated in the Delaware School Law, to
the amount of one million dollars; The
funds derived from the sale of such
bonds to be used only to provide or pur-
chase new grounds, new buildings, or
new permanent equipment for schools
to be located at or in the vicinity of
Rose Hill, Richardson Park, Middle
town, Marshallton, Delaware City,
Newport, Elsmere, Townsend, Mt.
Pleasant No. 1, Odessa, Edgemoor,
Hockessin, Yorklyn; and to provide for
the rebuilding and the supplying with
permanent equipment of the following
one and two room hools; or the build
ing of consolidated schools as shall
hereafter be determined in accordance
with the law, in so far as the funds
shall be adequate: Walkers, Deakyne-
vile, Taylor's Bridge, Oak Hill, Levels,
Patterson, Port Penn, Hickory Grove,
Jamison's Corner, Mt. Pleasant No. 63,
Kirkwood, Howells, Glasgow, Pleasant
Valley, McClellandsville, Milford K
Roads, Hillside, Union, North Star,
Mt. Pleasant No. 10, Harmony. Fair
view, Stanton, Christiana, Hare's Cor
ner, State Road. Eden, Red Lion,
Augustine Mills, Forwood, Hanby's
Corner, Eight Square, Sharpley, Point
Breeze, Clinton, Mt. Airy, Center
Grove, Rockland and Montchanin.
Signed
GEO. L. NEDILL.
E. H. SHALLCRoss,
P. E. STRICKLAND.
Middletown transcript., 1921-01-01
PEPTO MANGAN
WILL HELP
FIGHT COLDS
Make Up Your Mind to Keep Free
From Colds. Get Your Blood
in Good Condition
Start Taking Pepto.M Mangan
Now Is the Time to Build Up. You
Will be Strong This Winter

Every house has supply of fuel for
winter. People know cold weather is
coming. They get ready for it.
How many people get their own
bodies ready for winter =? Most of US 60
around all SUMMER in the intense heat
burning up energy. working hard all
day and sometimes lying awake nights
sleepless in the heat.
Winter comes along. It catches many
people totally unprepared physically.
Few of US take stock of our health.
Whether we will be well, healthy and
strong, we often leave too much to
chance.
But not everybody. Nowadays people
are learning. They know this matter
of enjoying good health is thing they
can help control. If you live right, eat
right, get plenty of sleep, breathe
fresh air and keep your blood in good
condition, you will be all right.
1t is so simple. If you feel little off
in health-perhaps worn out and pale
don't take chances. There's no need
of it. Buy some Pepto- v angan of your
druggist. Begin taking it to-day. You
can get it in liquid or tablet form. Tell
your druggist which you prefer. But
to be certain that you get the genuine
Pepto- Mangsn; ask for it by the full
name-"Gude's Pepto- Mangan." Look
for the name ''Gude' IS" on the package.
Advertisement
Middletown transcript., 1921-01-01
TOWNSEND

D. B. Jones who has been very III the
past two weeks is able to be out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Naylor had q
family gathering at their home on Xmas
Day.
Leslie Schofield, of Wilmington, spent
the weekend at the home Of W. C..
Money.
MIR. and Mrs. Sherbourn Collins spent
Saturday with her mother, Mrs. Turner
in Smyrna.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Watts and son
visited Kirkwood relatives over the
week end.
Mr.. Richard Hodgson spent the week
end with Carleton Macsorley and family
in Cambridge.
Miss Mayme Townsend, of Philadel-
phia, is spending the week with her
sister, Mrs. Walter Gill.
James Reed, of Dover. spent Xmas
with his little daughter, Francis Reed,
at the home Of George Watts.
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Hook, Wilson
Lattomus and Mrs. Winfield Lattomus
visited Philadelphia Xmasday.
Miss Florence Martin, of Wilmington,
and James Lynch, Of Georgetown, are
visiting Miss Elizabeth Maloney.
Reynolds Hodgson, of New York
City, is spending the holidays with his
parents, Richard Hodgson and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hanna and Miss Eliza
beth Richardson, of Chester. spent the
weekend with Mrs. Anna Richardson.
James W. Lattomus and Miss Hilda
Stevens, of Wilmington, visited Mrs.
Eva Lattomus and Mrs. Sallie Raisson
on Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Martha Jones, Of Baltimore, and
Edward Jones, of Connecticut, are
spending the holidays with their parents
Rev. G. P. Jones and wife.
D. P. Hutchinson, Mrs. William Spicer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Buckson and MISS
E. NJ. VanDyke visited MIR. and Mrs.
Mortimer Gibson, near Centreville, Md.
on Tuesday.
Mrs. j. Wilmer Fennemore has issued
invitations to her friends at her home,
Wednesday, Dec. 20. from 2 to P. NJ,
to meet Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Tay-
lor who were recently married.
D. P. Hutchison entertained on Xmas
day his son, Franklin Hutchison and
wife, of Detroit, Mich; Mr. and Mrs.
William spicer. of near Blackbird; and
MIR. and Mrs. Mortimer Gibson and
family near Centreville, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Townsend enter
tanned on Xmas Day Mr.. and Mrs. Gar
rett Othoson, S. T. Othoson, of Middle
town; Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer Fennemore,
Mary Eta Fennemore. Mr.. and Mrs.
William Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Townsend, Jr., Of this town; and Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Townsend, of Richard
son Park.
Middletown transcript., 1921-01-01
WARWICK

Mr.. Rodney Price and wife, of Will
mington, were Sunday visitors at the
home of his parents, Mr.. John R. Price
and wife.
! Mr.. Frank Bernord, wife and son,
Franklin, of Kennett Square, spent
Christmas with her parents, Mr.. R. B.
Merritt.
Mr.. L. P. King, ST., and family en-
tertained on Christmas Day, Mr.. How
\ard Phillips. wife and children and Mr..
Minner, Of Wilmington.
Rev. C. M. Cullom and wife had as
Christmas guests, Mr.. L. P. King, Jr.,
wife and children, Of the Levels. and
Clarence and Wilson Cullom, of Wash
ington, D. c.
: Sunday School, Sunday morning, at
$50; preaching, 1890; Christian En-
deavor, z p. m. Rev. Cullom will begin
his revival services Sunday evening.
Everybody welcome.
Middletown transcript., 1921-01-01
Shot on Wedding Eve

On the eve of her wedding Miss Ida
Fisher. of Dagsboro, accidentally shot
her intended husband, John Ryan, OF
Millsboro, who is under the care of q
physician.
The victim, having become frightened
by the tales of so many ''hold-ups" in
that vicinity. decided that in journeying
to see his fiancee he would take re-
volver. Arriving at her home he un.-
loaded the weapon and explained its
mechanism to Miss Fisher. Prepara-
tory to going home he reloaded the
gun" during Miss Fishers absence
from the room and placed it upon
table. Returning, his intended wife
picked up the weapon, still believing it
unload.d playfully pointed it toward
him and fired. The bullet entered his
thigh, but despite the fact that he is
paddy wounded the wedding will take
Alace.
Middletown transcript., 1921-01-01
STATE AND PENINSULA

Newark Branch of the Red Cross
voted to send $400 to the Hoover fund
for the starving children of Central
Europe.
Ten Wilmington organizations have
been asked to join Citizens Commit
tee to aid the movement for a new
charter for the city.
William H. Evans, for years station
agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad,
Newark, is now trust officer for the
Newark Trust and Safe Deposit Com
pany.
The postoffice at Galena, Md, has
been made a presidential office by the
department, having passed from the
fourth to the third class. Mrs. Minnie
B. Hadley is postmistress.
A conference of Wilmington city Off
cials has been called to consider the
question of collecting more than $780,
600 in unpaid realty taxes. Suit will
probably be brought against delin-
quents.
Farmers of Cecil county, Nd, have
formed a Poland China Hog Associa-
tion, with Clayton Mcdowell, president; {;
Harvey Townsend, vice-president;
Lloyd Balderson, secretary; Norris
Reynolds, treasurer.
Walter T. Wright and Street Riley,
of Porter's Bridge, were shaker up and
cut by glass from the broken windshield
of their car, which crashed into an auto
truck that was left standing in the road
without lights, last Tuesday night.
Employees of the Wilmington Fibre
Company have accepted a voluntary
wage cut, provided they can return to
work by January 8, the company an.
nounced Monday. This is the first in
stance of a cut in pay accepted by the
workers on their own initiative.
Lieutenant O'Daniel Post, Veterans
of Foreign Wars, made up largely of
wounded soldiers in the rehabilitation
division at Delaware College, Newark.
have elected these officers: Commander,
William Rupp; vice commander, R. H.
Pierce; junior vice commander, Aaron
Kilner; adjutant, Edward LIE Due; quar-
termaster, J. J. Brennan; chaplain,
James Kelley.
Middletown transcript., 1921-01-01
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
Appoouinimink Hundred

The taxable residents of Appoquini-
mink Hundred, and all persons liable to
pay tax in said Hundred, are hereby
notified that the county and school Taxes
for the year 1920 are now due, and
the undersigned Tax Collector for said,
Hundred. will be
AT THE OFFICE OF RICHARD HODGSON
IN TOWNSEND. DEL,
EVERY SATURDAY,
During JANUARY, 1921
From 2 p M until evening
NOTICE TO SCHOOL TAXPAYERS
A rebate of 8 per cent. will be allow
ed on all school taxes paid not later
than August 1920. After that
date there will be no rebate whatever.
And on all taxes paid after January 1st,
there shall be added one-half Of one
per centum per month until the same
shall be paid.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
BY sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the first day Of October there shall be an
abatement of five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
ber there shall be an abatement Of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January there
shall be added one-half of one per centnm
per month until the eeme shall be paid
JOSEPH c. HUTCHlSON,
Collector of Taxes for Appoquinimink
Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1921-01-01
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
St. Georges Hundred

The taxable residents of st. Georges
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notified
chat the county and school Taxes for the
year 1920 are now due, and the under
signed Tax Collector for said Hundred.
will be
At the Real Estate Office of
john Heldmyer, Jr.,
Middletown, Delaware
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29th, 1921
from 9 a. m. to p. m.
On all other days at my residence
near Mt. Pleasant.
NOTICE TO SCHOOL TAXPAYERS
A rebate of 8 per cent. will be allow
ed on all school taxes paid not later
than August 1920. After that
date there will be no rebate whatever.
And on all taxes paid after January 1st,
there shall be added one-half of one
per centum per month until the same
shall be paid.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personable application to the Collector
or by sending written communication
enclosing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NAw CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 8, CHAPTER
80, VOLUME Il, Avs OF DELAWARE, AS
AM)sNDED:
Sec S-That on aIlcounty taxes paid before
the first day Of October there shall be an
abatement of five per censum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
ber there snail be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January there
shallbe added one-balf of one per centmm
per month until the came shalt be paid.
EUGENE E. PAXSON.
C@11 IS IT, 60 II
Middletown transcript., 1921-01-01
Flax Industry Spoken OF

At a meeting of interested farmers
and others held in Smyrna recently, W.
Ray Baldwin, of Elk Mills, president of
the Chesapeake Flax and Linen Cor
poration, explained the feasibility of
planting fax on this peninsula and the
methods to be followed in its produce
tion.
Among the important facts brought
forth were: That the soil and climate
here are almost ideal for this crop.
A sandy loan of medium texture we'll
drained being the best type of soil, but
any ground that would grow wheat,
oats or corn successfully, could be
planted.
Middletown transcript., 1921-01-01
For a Persistent Couch

Some years ago H. P. Burbaee, a
student at law in Greenville, s. c., had
been troubled for long while with q
persistent cough which he says, great
ly alarmed me, causing me to fear that
l was in the first stage of consump-
tion." Having seen Chamberlain 8
Cough Remedy advertised he concluded
to try it. II soon felt q remarkable
change and after using two bottles of
the small size was permanently cured.''
Middletown transcript., 1921-01-01
Bad Cold and Cough Cured by
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Several years ago e. D. Glass, Gardi-
ner, Me-, contracted q severe cold and
cough. He tried various medicines but
instead Of getting well he kept adding
to it by contracting fresh colds. Moth
ing he had taken for it was Of any per-
manent benefit until druggist advised
him to try Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy. He says" was completely cured
by this remedy and have since always
turned to it when ! had cold and soon
find relief"
Middletown transcript., 1921-01-01
Annual Meeting!
The CANTwELL MUTUAL INSURANCE Co

The CANTWELL MUTUAL INSURANCE Co.
Odessa, DEL, Dec. I'd, 1920
The members of the Cantwell Mutual
Insurance Company will meet at the
office of the late Joseph H. Enos.
Odessa, DEL, on Monday, Jan. Sd, 1921
at which time seven (O directors will be
elected to serve for the ensuing year,
and for such other business as may be
brought before the meeting.
Election for Directors will be held be.
tween the bours of II o'clock A. NJ.
and l o'clock P. NJ.
JOS. &. BROWN, Secretary.