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when We arc with sighted persons VIC
are reminded of n

when We are with sighted perrons we
are reminded Of 1t.
Sometimes when we are In a room
with a number of people and happen
to change chairs like any ono would do,
some one is sure to remark, doesn't he
do IL Wen. IT candy In parsed around.
tho hostess may say to the man next
to you, does your blind friend like
chocolatesT IT people would just act
natural when they nro with blind per-
son. he would feel very comfortable"
The Federal Board has total of 2ls
blind who have entered training. There
are ~ different occupations I'm which
training Is given these men. In tho
majority of cases placement" training
is possible That is training on the.
job, tho men being placed with firms
where they may earn n salary while
getting the necessary trimming.
Among the occupations found possi-
bic for blind men; Massage. osteopnthy.
vulcanizing. various branches of ngri-
culture, music, store keeping. machine
work, insurance. drug business. journal
ism. salesmanship, landscape gardening.
book-binding, bnsketry. chalr-caning.
rug and broom making. cigar making.
woodworking, and various branches Of
oiiico work. There is n list of 30 pre-
vocationFr and ocational schools where
the blind may receive training In thcse
occupations IN well as tho many firms
who arc accepting such mon for poai-
tionH and training combined
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-22
now surprise everybody. but the one 1
most surprise is myself.
Learning to Smoke.

now surprise everybody. but the ono L
most surprise is myself.
Learning to Smoke.
LESS than six months ago / smoked
n cigarette by having one placed in n
holder which l held in my mouth from
start 10 finish. Now L take my cigar
cite out of my mouth at will; If you
are a smoker, you will understand what
that means / can take my hat Off.
carry walking stick. feed myself with
spoon and fork. use my handkerchief
and do many other little things
IF YOU will take my advice, ! would
like to give you little tip about getting
around by yourself. Do not entertain
the idea of n walking stick for that pur-
pose. You win find that you will have
to depend entirely on the two senses
hearing and smell. When you are fitted
with your artificial hands you will get
about better than your other blind
friends.
Adopt n soldier-like appearance when
walking. this necessarily means swing
ing of the arms and YOU will find you
very rarely bump into anything. or If
you do. your hands warn you. Walk in
tho center of the pavement. You will
find bicycles and unattended hand
bdIibNS II HuiSfito a. AiiieS' nti'W
do. An apology in n stage whisper Is
sometimes sufficient when knocking
into these snarcs.
Your chances of physical exercise
arc naturally. greatly impaired but you
will find plenty of physical exercise
in Swedish jrill to keep YOU fit Swim
ming is also practicable and roller
skating. ] find dancing good recreation.
l also can ride by having the rcins
passed through my artificial hands and
strapped 20 the wrist.
"Sincc / have been like this. I have
travelled quite a lot up and down the
country. and have had many amusing
experiences / take considerable salts
faction in che fact that ] am able TO
deceive 90 per cent OF the people /
meet
MIR Nichols also passes on to MIR.
Bitter, tips regarding how To use a type
writer with artificial hands so he can
do his own correspondence work. n
simple code hy means Of which his
friends can guide him on the street
without having to touch him. and other
practical details Of a similar nature. \
training officer who visited Mr. Bitter
nj his home in Dubuque was prepared
TO cheer tho young man but immediate
" upon meeting Hmm found any such
efforts unnecessary and after entering
into conversation with him. soon almost
forgot that ho was talking 10 "A dis
ahled man.
The blind Mans Viewpoint
Another of the many interesting cases
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-22

of blind men receiving training under
the Federal Board is II. Raymond Pyle.
who in March. 1919. was sent to
Evergreen" the Red Cross Institute
for the Blind. at Baltimore. Mr.. Pyle
took UP the study of Brailie, typcwriting,
business correspondence, and dictnphone
operating. Ho Is now a dictapbone
operator Mt tho H. i. Andrews Paper
Co. Inc. of Virginia.
In n short article on tho blind Mt
Evergreen" written by Mr.. Pyle for
publication In the Federal Board maga-
zinc, 'rhe Vocational Summary" MIR.
Pyle takes up n point of showing tho
blind mems attitude toward those we'll
meaning but tactless souls who can not,
or will not recognize the fact that those
physically afflicted may he quito AZ
capable and natural individuals as the
rest of humanity.
Mr.. Pyle says.
Incidentally. happiness In given to
the blind aa well as to the sighted,
but unfortunately. many people think
not and always want TO pity. To pity
a man without sight or to compliment
one who can turn around without fall
ing over. is humiliating 10 him. A
blind man wants to be treated as though
no were the same MS any other speci-
mon Of manhood. We can appreciate
pretty flowers. nature. and intelligent
conversation as we'll as anybody else.
In my two years experience without
sight and in association with many
other blind men. | find that we often
forget our condition. but frequently.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-22
The Courage of
= The Handicapped
Ry Frederic ]. Haskin

Washington. April 22.-Suppose that
You lost both hands and the sight of
both ewes How would YOU face life?
Would YOU feel beaten and done for, or
would You have the courage TO carry
ou the nght9
Wounded veterans of the war fur
nish rich and varied opportunities TO
study this question Of the ability of the
human spirit 10 endure seemingly
crushing disaster.
Take. for example. the case of Henry
Bitter. former corporal in the United
states Army Corporal Filter was so
injured hy a premature explosion of
q hand grenade that he became totally
blind in both eyes and had 20 have both
hands amputaicd az the wrist. Yet MIR.
I,ttcr. with the aid Of training supplied
b., thr Federal Board for Vocational
Filtration has got control over his
phy stcal troubles so that ne has oriEi-
mated 4 formula for a patcnt medicine
n le well spoken vi bv physicians OF
standiue. and he and his brother are
t.avriiiuE together selling the medicine
III wholesale dealers Mr.. Filter has
uorc business than he can handle and
soon a. Incorporate
Nu interesting sidc-light on tho way
man ulh th,~r defects ovcrcOmes
Ntpm given in letter from Alan NJ
Nirhols BRITISH war veteran who also
suffered thr loss of both hands and
rVss 20 Henry Eittor Tho letter Is
ulnt"d IN part
sr ARTHUR Pearson was speaking to
B. thout Nru last week ana hc askcd
f.r ta write Won i i.uc ar two to toll
..I lhouf ms self understand from
Arthur chat YOU had similar ac-
,.I.nt - tnipe. and know you viii
-rss fHs .vrumstances are not the
r.o. tr,t,lIc. however 7 think YOU
d. shc to a. quite lot II YOU
.erscycre
~ tn urst place ] am wearing
rt ~ artihcial hands which are quite
u.0IrI thoN are extremely lcht and are
:. ta, 81 luminunl md 7 can wear thom
a.. dat s. fhult th. lsapt fatigue ur dis
comfort The movement ~ Tho hand IS
,al1Hn,d t. !, .uIder movement. and
tNe bonds are perfectly natural ia APP
I.arltnCs ONCE addressed "a meeting
~ 'hu.t any ~ tb, audience knowing
t1f Wae wearing artificial hands.
tt hen first h,camc like this | could
u.f sac anvthinE that was likely TO in
t,r,-t me on this earth never dream
"a II thc possih,itl,- nr pair ot arti-
8, AL hands and assure Won that !
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-22

There are many obstacles to oombnt
In the individual cnses Of giving these
men training. In one instance an agent
of the Board wus told by the mother
of one OF tho men that her son would
never be given vocational training ex-
cept over her dead body. Four unauc-
cesaful attempts have been made thuH
far I'm an endcnvor to change her
mind. The father of one OF the mon
refuses to bo convinced that his son
should receive trimming. MY boy will
always have enough money and all ho
needs now ia good wife" he says.
He cnnnot be convinced that a blind
man needa a purpose In life even more
than a man with sight.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-22

The honors bestowed on Bolivar, the
South American Iiberator, show that
Iiberators are much moro popular these
post war days than wnr lords. The
latter, living In exile. see tho former
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-22
NoticeI

No person is authorized 10
solicit advertising or contri-
buttons for the Odd Fellows
Home Fund Of Delaware.
Any solicitor claiming TO rep
resent said Home Fund is
acting without authority.
Signed. Calvin M. WhiteseIl.
Grand Master. |. o. O. r.
of Delaware.
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having statues and memorials eref.itf
10 them - Baltimore American
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-22

CAN saoO ask FOR al ,aser Al,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-22

Mercerized Table Danask,
64 inches wide; floral designs;
good, heavy quality. Regu-
lar price 89c, special co
sale price OOC
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-22

S. and Sc values ready to
wear and beautiful TO behold
In this collection YOU VIII find
roll brlm jaunty sailor and poke
models, trimmed with beautiful
beads. flowers. ribbons. and al
at tins clear away prco for TO-
morrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-22

Anolher of 10 many interestIne -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-22

Huck Towels, Blue Border,
size 10 x 38; hemmed; good
quality. Worth 39c, "a
special sale price 49,. Lfc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-22

English Longcloth, extra
fine quality, SO inches wide;
suitable for undergarnnents.
Regular price $3.50, special
sale price, 10 yds. Ct CO
for ......... I'D w
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1921-06-30

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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

1t is none too early to have Christ
mas photographs made. If. adv.
- Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Adams re-
turned from st. Paul on Friday night
after spending several days in the
Twin Cities. They attended the Ma
tional Dairy show.
Royal Neighbors will hold their
regular meeting next Tuesday eve
ming, October Is in their hall over
Vfnje's store. All members are re-,
quested to be present.
> Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Micklish re-
turned Saturday morning from ten
days trip in the eastern part of the
state. They wound up at the Nation
al Dairy Show at St. Paul.
Miss Ann Gowan of Ortonville
spent Saturday night and Sunday
with Miss Florence Peterson. She
came here on her way home from
Glenwood after attending the Red
Cross pageant there.
The Guild of Catholic Women will
give Halloween festival in ST..
Mary's hall tonight. The entertain
ment includes everything from for
tune telling to country store. There
will be an old wishing we'll in the
dancing room. Tea, cocoa and home
made candy will be served.
The Woman's Union of the Congre-
gational church will meet on We'd
nesday afternoon, October 26, at the
home of Mrs. Brom. Those assisting
are Mrs. Barley, Mrs. LaSage and
Mrs. Hockert. A cordial invitation
is extended to all. A 15c lunch will
be served
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

It is none too early to have Christ
mas photographs made. tt. adv.
Joe Lands motored to Clinton Sun
day to see the American Legion races.
James Ormond went to Bemidji
and Ortonville on court cases this
week.
Miss Edith Bonn who has been Wis
iting in Baraboo,' Wis, returned to
her home last Friday.
F. M. Murphy, attorney from
Wheaton, who has been very ill in
hospital in Rochester is reported
little better.
Mrs. A. w. Brisbane went to Will
mar yesterday to attend the District
Convention of the Degree of Honor
Protective association.
William Hope went to Faribault
Monday night to spend a few days
with his son Cadet Private Hope of
Shattuck Military Academy.
Eye-sight restored by DR.. Brokaw,
eye specialist at Krueger's drug store,
Morris, the 9Th and 7th of every
month: Painful head and eyes made
painless Price always lowest. adv.
j. Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Romstad
rafurned Wednesday night from their
honeymoon trip in Iowa. They will
be at home to their friends in their
apartment on East Sixth st.
The Merchants Hotel are making
plans. for their annual Halloween
dinner to be given on the night of
Monday, October 81. The dining
room will be suitable decorated and
a special dinner served. Z
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

~ Phone or leave your city bus calls
at LeGrand Hotel. advt.
Mrs. Carl Moen of Tracy is visit
ing her sister Mrs. Ed. Peterson.
w. L. Colyer motored to Wheaton
with Mrs. Joe Brom and daughter last
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. George Christianson from
Worthington was guest at the
home of w. L. Colyer this week.
Miss Mary Schumacher of Ortonville
was guest of DR.. and Mrs. J. w.
Harris over the week end.
Mrs. Whipple returned to her home
in Mason City, Iowa after spending
several days with friends in Morris.
Harvey Norby and Oscar Micklish
fromsSt. Cloud visited Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Micklish for several days this week
Mr. Norby is Mrs. Micklish's brother.
r Miss Dorothy Scobey had surprise
Eparty given her Saturday night by
about twenty-five of her friends.
They brought refreshments with
them
Morris Lodge No. 80 Degree of
Honor. will hold it's regular meeting
Monday night, October, "A in their
hall oyerE:*Vinje's store. Refreshments
will be, served. '.>.,..
Mrs. Mike Ryan was given a sur
prise party by a group of her friends
on Sunday afternoon and evening in
honor of her birthday. They gave
her a rosary. :
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. g.; Dickey and
Miss Adelaide Dushek will motor to
Minneapolis next Sunday. Miss AIDE
laide will visit her sister who is at
tending St. GATHERINGS College in st.
Paul. G. G. Dickey will attend a
Dodge convention.
Weekly prayer meetings will be
revived in the Methodist church by
Rev. ]. S. Kettlewel. The first meet
ing was held at the parsonage last
night. Meetings will be held in the
church parlors at 1880 every Thurs
day evening.
Of course your friend would appre-
ciate a handkerchief for Christmas,
but think how much more apprecia-
ton nice photograph would re-
ceive. And it is most astonishing
fact that good photograph costs no
more than a good handkerchief. If.
adv.
DR.. w. D. Witwer and Mr.. and
Mrs Margin Dripps returned Monday
afternoon from Aberdeen. Mrs. Wit
wer stayed to spend two weeks with
her daughter Mrs. Ed Kemper. Mr..
and Mrs. Dripps had been guests Of
Mr.. Dripps' brother over the week
end.
Members of the Lutheran Free
churehzLadies,, Aid=and several other
ffady friends pleasantly surprised Mrs.
Andrew Olson last Thursday after
noon. Besides presenting her with a
beautiful gift, a delicious lunch was
served and a social time enjoyed by
all present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Winters, sons,
Walter and Marvin and daughter
Mabel of White Rock, S. D., were the
/ guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Zahl
over the week end. Walter Winters
stayed to attend the West Central
School Of Agriculture.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Jack O'Brien, Miss Katherine
Jones, Albert Wood and Miss Eulalia
Litschauer motored to Campbell Sun
day to spend the day at the home of
(. H. II 81
Miss Litschauer
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Judge and Mrs. s. A. Flaherty,
Sheridan Flaherty and Miss Margaret
Ernst motored to Graceville Sunday
to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Luke Heating. t3"7f
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1921.
- CITY NEWS ITEMS /
- Can up LeGrand. Hotel for, City
bus service. adVt.
Miss Celia Loher spent Sunday
with her parents at Chokio. "a u
Mr.. and Mrs. John Walz spent Sun
day visiting at Campbell. Z
Fred Grafelman from Alberta was
in Morris on business Saturday.
Miss Elizabeth Ernst was ill the
; latter part of last week.
Mrs. Ed. Nelson entertained at
bridge on Monday afternoon.
Mrs. E. w. Zeches entertained
few friends atscards last Saturday
evening.
E. J. Yarger and family and Miss
Marion Yarger spent Sunday at Star
buck. - !, ~
Mrs. Rollin Richard of. Wheaton
visited Miss Gladys Larson on Satur-
day evening. 80 T
Mr. and, Mrs. II. p. Baer had as
} their guest Sunday Mr.: Strom and
family from near Chokio.
Miss Florence Hoenk had her ton
sils removed on Tuesday morning.
She is taking the week off. : r.
Leave orders for bus calls at Met-
chants Hotel any time day or night.
Griffith Bus line. adv. 45tf. "
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Kohl had as
their guest over the week end their
daughter, Mrs. Peter Esner.
Frank Miller made a business trip
to Fargo Thursday night. He re-
turned Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex N. Romstad
were guests of Mr.. Romstad's parents
in Benson over the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Schultz have
taken an apartment in the Ervie Judd
residence, on West Seventh st.
Mrs. L. C. Spooner went to Glen
wood Saturday to see the Red Cross
pageant Peace and War"
II you have farm that you want
TO sell call and see me, or write to me,
at Morris, Mimi. Jos. ]. Carney. adv
Mrs. John Hangar had as her
guests one day this week, Miss Mabel
Wright and Mrs. Price of DOnnelly.
F. R. Putnam and J. H. Devenney
attended a meeting of directors OF
the Alberta State Bank on Monday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Wells, Miss
Ida Borrill, Mrs. Welch and Miss Nell
Moran motored to Glenwood last Sun
- day. -
Mr.. and Mrs Ed LaFave returned
the first of the week from Barnes
Vile after spending a short time
there on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Dushek, and
their daughter, Miss Eleanor
and Miss Margaret Kohler spent Sun
day at Glenwood. ."--- =.
Little Margaret Harris, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Max Harris had her
i tonsilst removed Saturday morning.
She idoing very well.
: Mr. and. Mrs. l.. ,Mumbleau are ex-
= pected home this week from Mime
, apoIis where they $have been visiting
; theirson forssNa Aeeks,
: Dr and Mrs. WsD. ~Witwer went tc
+; Aberdeen Saturday to spend the weel
endSwfth theirSsepzin-law and daugh
. ter Mr. and Mrs: Ed Kemper:
Miss Mariohs HaAson came from St
, Paul. where she is teaching this yea
to spend the week end with her par
ents, Mrssand 7Mfs4 O.. G. Hanson.
Mrs, A1fred1Ne1son and Mrs. L.
schunan went to Willmar yesterday
to attend the Degree of Honor Dis
INSTRUMENTATION Miss Martha Wag
ner also attended. Mrs. Nelson stayet
to visit her daughter.
=. ~
During October we will sell an!
and every one delivering us load o.
any kind of grain, one sack up to 5O(
pounds of NEW GOLD FLOUR a
Car Lot Price. Amount of -four s
purchased not to exceed the price @
( the Grain sold, adv
" MORRIS CITY MILLS
) sc5@s ~, s. Stewart
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21
CITY NEWS ITEMS

CAN ND LeGrand Hotel for City
bus service. advt.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Miss Celia Loher spent Sunday
with her parents at Chokio. "a "
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Fred Grafelman from Alberta was
in Norris on business Saturday.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Mrs. E. w. Zeches entertained a
few friends at cards last Saturday
evening.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs John Walz spent Sun
day visiting at Campbell.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Mrs. Ed. Nelson entertained at
bridge on Monday afternoon.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Miss Elizabeth Ernst was i'll the
latter part of last week.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. II. p. Baer had a
their guest Sunday Mr.: strom an
family from. near Chokio.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Mrs. Rollin Richard of Wheaton
visited Miss Gladys Larson on satur-
day evening". go - ..~ Z
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Miss Florence Hoenk had her ton
sils removed on Tuesday morning.
She is taking the week off. r.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

E. j. Yarger and family and Miss
Marion Yarger spent Sunday at Star
buck. - ~ - :, : \
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Alex N. Romstad
we're guests of Mr.. ROmstad's parents
in Benson over the week end.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Frank Miller made a business trip
to Fargo Thursday night. He re-
turned Sunday morning.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Schultz have
taken an apartment in the Ervie Judd
residence. on West Seventh st.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Mrs. L. C. Spooner went to Glen
wood Saturday to see the Red Gross
pageant Peace and War"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Winters, sons,
Walter and Marvin and daughter
Mabel of White Rock, S. D., were the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Zahl
over the week end. Walter Winters
stayed to attend the West Central
School of Agriculture.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Kohl had as
their guest over the week end their
daughter, Mrs. Peter Esner.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Mrs. CARL Moen of Tracy is visit
ing her sister Mrs. Ed. Peterson.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Leave orders for bus calls at Mer-
chants Hotel any time day or night.
Griffith Bus line. adv. 45tf.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

" Phone or leave your city bus calls
at LeGrand Hotel. advt.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

II you have a farm that you want
TO sell, call and see me, or write to me,
at Morris, MINI. Jos. J. Gaffney. adv
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

w. L. Colyer motored to Wheaton
with Mrs. Joe Brom and daughter last
Saturday afternoon.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

During October: we will sell any
and every one delivering us a load of
any kind of grain, one sack up to 500
pounds of NEW GOLD FLOUR at
Car Lot Price. Amount of -four so
purchased not to exceed the price of
the QfaiIa sold adv.
*s MORRIS CITY MILLS
s. Stewart.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Mrs. George Christianson from
sWorthington was guest at the
home of w. L. Colyer this week.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

It is none too early to have Christ
mas photographs made. tt. adv.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1921-10-21

Mrs. John Hangar had as her
guests one day this week, Miss Mabel
Wright and Mrs. Price of DOnnelly.