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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-02
SANDMAN STORY.
Ry Abbie Phillips Walker
Protected by George Matthew Adams.
now THE PEACOCK COT
HIS BEAUTIFUL COL0RS
pnr1 l


Once urou time SO long ago that
time cannot be reckoneh There lived on
the side OF j mountain a little Goblin
named Colorcm lie was larger than
the Goblins That lived ip the rocks. but
stili he was soincthins IKE them in ar
pcarance--a sort of elbow cousin, pcf
haps.
Anyway. Colorcm livrd thorc an alone
on the mountain Side, and ail tho magic
folh were his friends fer C0)orcm VS.
the artist of Ma"lc Land ana kept II
the tnta and shades q everything hcau-
tiful IN thr world
Not tina; ho Did an the painting him
self for be did uot and his helpers were
the Fairies ard Guonca ard I,vcs. Int
10 him they h3d 20 come for the Colors.
Now II happened that littI. Iif
named t.lfo Jtd not like Colorcm bo-
cause h irad .tuaod 70 give him sofu'
red Coloriur for Isis coat which vHs
brown. like the dried leaves
Colorom was Visor thar Eifo. and b"
knew that with red coat F'fn would
he quickly seen among the leaves and
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-02
Walnut I0-Piecc
Dining Room Suit
Sale Price, $500

representing the regular ticket
ed price, minus So 1-3 per cent.
This suit is of Queen Anne de-
sign, and is another illustration
of the beautiful decorative
effect that can be obtained
through the inset of large,
handsome medallions of figured
walnut. The metal trim is of
antique brass
It's purchaser win possess a
fine 54-inch table, with s-foot
extension; one arm chair and
five side chairs, with slip-seats
covered in blue haircloth; a fine
buffet and serving table. and a
china closet with double door,
latticed-
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wich / started to do, saying, Hay
Gaddis, did you think / ment wat l
sed about your candy breaking teeth
and all? Heck, Gladdis, / was ony
saying that in fun. could tell II was
good fresh candy as soon as i smelt it
throo the box, how do you like 1t. Glad
dis? Are you injoying it. Gladdis?
I'm injoying 1t n darn site more than
you will, for the simple reason that l
wouldent give you peece II you
begged frum now to Doemsday, sed
Gladdis.
Being a heck of impolite way to
accent a ipology. and / sed, o is that
SO. well who asked you for eny? |
wouldent take n peece of your old candy
if you got down on your neez and fol-
lowed me all over the house, / hope
II brakes teeth insted of jest 3 and /
hone it's all full of stummick AXE germs
inside.
And / wawked out of her room
hawty and ! wouldent stoop myself to
take eny of her candy unless she hap
pins TO forget TO lock IT away some
time wen she goes out.
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All of the magnificent upholstered
furniturel
All of the imported furniturel
It even includes the rare and ele-
CANT stocks Of the Little House, 50
much admired by those who love the
touch of the antique or the unusual.
And to come right down to the
practical needs Of the porch for next
summer, our splendid wicker furniture
Is included:
Even our office furniture, too; al
though, Mr. Businessman, you must
step smartly forward to get your snare
before it all goesl
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Their pleasure in embracing this
opportunity, one without precedent in
the business world, is equaIed only by
our pleasure in extending il to them.
To those who carry on their shoul-
ders the responsibilities of hones that
must be kept livable, lovabIe and mod
ern, the news is the most vitally inter
esting announcement that has appeared
i'm the papers since the memorable days
of May and June last, when this Store
by offering the famous 20 per cent off
its stocks, furniture included, struck the
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twlrs by Mortals for the Elves run
about in the daytime as well as II
night
To be seen by Mortal Is n terrible
thing for the little Magic fol6, for they
at once became a mortal and can never
return 70 Magic Land.
So. after an. Colorcn was really Il
friend to ilfc, though Ello did not
think So and did NOT forgive Colorrn
for refusing - color mis- coat.
Coloreu did not know this. Of course.
and as tile magic people w,re his
friends he never locked his door when
he went away from his home for no
one ever thought q touching tho
color pota Sl,en Coloren was away
But little Elfo was waiting Tor a
chance 10 punish Colorem II some way.
and II happened one day he was wait
Ing about and saw Celorem 80 down
the mountain leaving the door TO his
home open.
"I viii steal IN and spin all his colors. .
said the bad little Elfo but first ! will
get the red for my coat and IN spite u
him viii change my dun brown clothes.
But when he began to hunt for the
red I1lfo found il was not an easy mat
ter to find IT, for ali the pots were
covered and stood IN a dark place. and
while he could see very well in the
night time Elfo found he could not see
a thing in ColoreTn's dark paint room.
''I viii try every pot until I find the
red" be said after thinking a minutue.
i can dip q stick into each pot and
carry It to tie door and II Colorem
happens 70 come back ] viii hide behind
pot until ne goes out again"
Having arranged his plan TO find the
red paint Elfo ran out TO get a stick,
and II q large duI-colored bird with a
sweeping tail had not seen him no
doubt Elfo would have got the red for
mis- coat
Tomorrow ] viii tell you more about
the bird and what happened TO Blfo.
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A Deduction of 331s Per Cent
The Only Exception Being Certain Lots at q
Deduction of 50 Per Cent!

You'll note, this extraordinary hori-
zonta deduction does not apply mere
ly to certain lots set aside for the pur-
pose.
1t applies to the entire vast coIlec-
tion of Wanamaker furniture, cele-
brated and admired all over the United
States. IL includes In one compre-
hensive sweep
All the bedroom furniture-suits
and separate pieces!
All the dining-room suits and
pieces!
All the library and living-room
furniturei
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Ivory Enamel Apiece
Bedroom Suit
Sale Price, S420

This is not the price 10 be
found on the ticket, but the
price you will pay after de-
Quoting the s3 1-s per cent
authorized on the ticket.
The suit In a handsome and
unusual one. displaying the
delicate art In design and deco
ration inspired by the period of
Louis XVI. The decoration i'm
cludes much dainty effect of
beading and tasseling. and is
enhanced by the tinting of many
Of the inner mouldings in a
deeper shade Of ivory. whose
rich hue suggests an antique
gold treatment. The handles Of
the drawers are I'm antique silver
finish.
The pieces include full-size
bed, a bureau. a toilet table and
a chifforobe that IL unusually
spacious and well arranged.
containing four large sliding
trays, the upper two very han
dily partitioned. and splendid
" large and deep drawer below.
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first hammer-blow that sent high
prices staggering.
With the percentage of savings set
at 33 1-3 per cent and in some instances
even to so per cent, the service of this
sale is, of course, even greater
Like all enterprises Of gree, pith
and moment" its basic proposition IS
Of the simplest:
Every piece Of furniture in our
stocks, from the tiniest chair or book
stand TO the most superb suit. viii be
offered during this February Sale with
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What brings the people here in
such numbers and such eagarness IS the
obvious fact that tho furniture stock Of
fered at this extraordinary deduction is
no ordinary department store" or
furniture shop" collection.
1t is no job of furniture nor sale
constructed outfit; it is no production
overplus.
IL is the Wanamaker famoUo
semblage of furniture.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-02

Accepted as the most valuable in
America;
Known far and wide as superior in
its qualities, quantities and assortment
to any other.
1t IS, in word, the most desirable
collection Of furniture in America. The
chance to buy from such a stock al
50 Is and so per cent deduction is Ar
opportunity unparalleled in the whole
history Of making and selling furniture
on this hemisphere.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-02
DOROTHY DIX TALKS.

Worlds Highest Paid Woman Writer.
Copyright. 1920. by the Wheeier syn
dicate, lnc.)
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-02
THE GIRL WHO
HAD NO CHANCE,

By Marian Rubincnn.
Copyrtght 1919 by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate. New York City.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-02
There's Great Interest Shown in
This Sale-DO Not Delay.

The stocks the largest the ro greatest that are nocH
Of IN the country.
remember that there are tqs7as 1a3 Thousands 81 Deo-
pie cQtinQ The Wonom0ter sac opportunities
they oH be here eay best choice the finest ags
- me me aeSa0@ % r e. me Z S@e . Is = ~ 80 m F - 5 Ill.,. & Z
the only tag you ,c md bearing large figures u
pan letter stamp
Saying either e,3315qo" or 5000
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-02

Esdmos Of Alaska are decreasing in popu
iati0n
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-02
An Overstuffed 3-Piece
Livine-Room Suit
Sale Price. S353.34

was one-third higher at the
regular price and is a remark
able value. The upholstery Is
In the sumptuous Turkish
effect-deep, downy cushions,
fat, fiat arms, full springs,
loose cushions-and the cover
ing is q tapestry of q fine
grade. The pieces comprise
a davenport % #. 81, an easy
chair and an arm rocker.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-02
THIS is THE SECOND DAY
Of the February Selling of Fine Furniture
AT .WANAMAKER,S

a ND great day it is for the home-makers, who at
n first sight could scarcely believe their eyes when
they saw, each piece of furniture they
examined the figures "33 1-3 per cent" so per
cent" stamped beneath the regular price figures the
ticket:
Meaning that the whole stock was theirs to
choose from at those unprecedented deductions
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or, one-half It's marked price.
This attractive Louis XVI suit
IL one of the most notable
values in the Sale, and may be
also had in walnut and In ivory
enamel.
The bed Is full size. the chif-
fonier is roomy, the bureau has
an extra large mirror, the toilet
table triple mirrors.
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WELL, DON'T BE
People Notice It. Drive Them
Off with DIR. Edwards
Olive Tablets.

A pimply face will not embarrass
you much longer if you get a package
Of DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets. The
skin should begin to clear after you
have taken the tablets a few nights.
Cleanse the blood bowels and liver
with DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets. the
successful substitute for calomel;
there's no sickness or pain after TAX
ing them.
DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets do that
which calomel does, and just as ef
fectively, but their action is gentle
and safe instead of severe and ir-
ritating.
No one who takes Olive Tablets is
ever cursed with a dark brown taste"
bad breath, a duh, Istless, mo
good" feeling, constipation, torpid
liver, bad disposition or pimply face.
Olive Tablets are purely vegetable
compound mixed with olive oil; you
will Know them by their olive color.
DIR. Edwards spent years among pa
tients afflicted with liver and bowel
complaints. and Olive Tablets are the
immensely effective result. Take one
or two nightly for a week. See how
much better you feel and look. 15c
and 30c.-Adv.
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Marker, Mrs. r. W. Mohler. Mrs. Morgan.
Mrs C. Poort Mrs. Ray Rathbun. Mrs. c.
NJ. Reaugh, Mrs. w. o. Sherman, Mrs. J.
Il. Spicklemire, Mrs Il. NJ. Slaybaugh,
Mrs S. Swecker, and Mrs o. c. Willsey.
The next meeting will be held in two
weeks at the home of Mrs. o. NJ. Anderson
in Forest avenue
The Epworth League of the OaklaI
Methodist church held a masquerade Hal
lOween party, Monday evening. There were
sixty guests present. The guests met at
the church and were then escorted to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. =. Wilson in
East Seward avenue where the party was
held. The members of the District League
Cabinet were the honor guests of the even
ing -
The Young Women's Missionary society
of the Oakland Methodist church met Tues
day evening at the home of Miss Vernon
Woods in Emmett street. Miss Minnie Jay
was the leader of the evening. The guests
Rollo Campbell, Mrs L. NJ. Mills, Mrs.
Ralph Campbell. Mrs. A J. Warner Miss
Beatrice Peak. Miss Frances Brennaman.
Miss Minnie Jay, Miss Mae Snider, Miss
Grace Campbell and Miss Vernon Woods.
Mrs Ralph Boutons Sunday school class
of the Oakland Christian church will meet
Wednesday evening at the home of Omar
Cooper in Wabash avenue. An interesting
time has been planned. and all of the boys
are urged to be present.
Mrs. LOttie Newell has returned to Law
renee. Kan, after spending the weekend
in Oakland the guest or her mother, Mrs.
The Plus Ultra class of the Oakland
Presbyterian church will meet Wednesday
evening, November . sat the home of Mrs
Miss Eleanor Schaefer entertained the
pupils. teachers and near friends of the
Tecumseh high school Monday evening at
her home. The guests arrived masked in
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the roles from the realm of ghost land
and were ushered to an upper room by
means of a ladder, where some time was
spent in becoming acquainted with the
down stairs i'll absolute darkness, where
they unmasked and revealed their identity,
with many surprises. Appropriate games
and entertainment were enjoyed during the
evening, after which refreshments were
served. The guests of the evening were ::
Mr. and Mrs. A. Il. Carlson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee. Mr.. and Mrs. L. Lightboy, Miss Freda
Carlson, Miss Mary Price, Miss Lola Price,
Miss Eva Sherwood, Miss Norma Kincaid,
Miss Elizabeth Leopold, Miss Pauline
Bowlin, Miss Eleanor Schaefer, Mr.. Charles
Groves, Mr.. Dean Fleming, Mr.. Fred
Schaefer, Mr.. Samuel Harris, Mr.. Lloyd
Lee, Mr.. Kenneth Lee, Mr.. Norman Mic
cum, Mr. Theodore Banks, Mr.. Louis Hem
rick, Mr.. Marion Gooden and Mr.. Arthur
Mr Winfield Shehi of Chester avenue
has gone to Kansas City to attend the
American Legion convention.
Mrs. Robert Rymerson has returned to
Methodist church will hold an all-day meet
ing Wednesday at the parsonage. All those
attending asked to bring Il lunch.
Mrs. II. Z. Goodell will leave the last of
the week for Larned, KAN where she will
visit relatives. She will also spend sew
ing home.
her home in Kansas City after spending
few days in Oakland the guest of friends.
Mr.. W. g. Barker has returned to his
home in Michigan avenue from the Philip
pines. where he has spent the past three
years teaching in the schools there.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A Smeser of Vinita
Okla, are the parents of a son. born Sat
urday. October %. Mr.. and Mrs. Smelser
are former residents of Oakland.
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OAKLAND NEWS
Notes and personals by Mr. H. d.
WGdIeiGh. Call Blue 1921 or $3.50.

The meeting of the Women's Missionary
society of the Oakland Christian church
to have been held Thursday afternoon, No
vember in the church has been postponed
until Wednesday evening. November 0. Mr..
W. g. Barker, who has recently returned
from the Philippine Islands, will tell about
the people of the islands and other in
teresting things about the islands.
Mr.. II {. Taylor was pleasantly sur
prised Tuesday evening at his home in
Michigan avenue. the occasion being his
evening were: Mr.. and Mrs. A G. Taylor
and son, Donald, Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Lingo
and daughter, Leiuha and son. Charles. Mr..
and Mrs. r. +. Lesson and son, Elwood
and daughter, Helen. Mr.. and Mrs. II.
Johnston and son, Dean and daughter.
Betty, Mr., and Mrs. J. S; Taylor and
Copeland, Mrs. J. w. Taylor. Miss Esther
Taylor, Miss Florence Taylor and Mr.. II.
c. Taylor
The Loyal Sons and Daughters class of
the Oakland Christian church held mas
Querade Halloween party Tuesday evening
at the home of Mr.. Charles Shrake in Win
field avenue. There were seventy five
guests present
The Good Samaritan class of the Oak
land Methodist church met Tuesday even
ing at the home of Mr.. A. E. Snider in
Sumner street. The guests of the evening
were; Rev. {. W. Marlin, Mr.. H. E. ALL
son, Mr.. A. ]. Warner. Mr.. Arthur Geyer.
Mr. W. L. IIutson Mr.. c. 4 Webb Mr.
VIII MohRey. Mr.. Arthur Snider, Mr. W
Spannagel, Mr.. u. W. Hettinger, Mr.. g.
L. Hutson of Wichita, Kan, and Mr. A
Rev. H. c. Gresham will preach bot.
morning and evening Sunday. November Is
at the Oakland Christian church.
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Geo. An
derson in Forest avenue. The guests of
the afternoon were: Mrs Geo. Anderson
Mrs. o. NJ. Anderson, Mrs. T. Bauer, Mrs
Porter Cole, Mrs FEank Dawson, Mrs. A.
H. Dickson. Mrs. Bert Edwards, Mrs. Joe
Handley, Mrs. J. B. Hoag, Mrs. H H.
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Keep Your Heart
Pumping Pure Blood
Waste Products in the Blood Cause Many Forms of
Rheumatism Skin Disorders, and
A Lowered Vitality.
How to Clear Your Blood of Waste Products.

You will say where does this poison
get in the blood? Now listen: When
foods disagree with us, we have fer
mentation; when our liver is sluggish.
we are subject to constipation; when
we fail to drink enough pure water,
our kidneys cannot properly function;
or when we fail to take regular eXer-
else. our skin becomes congeste1.
AS a result, waste products get in
the blood Ill health sets in. You
may lose your strength and vitality;
or you may have rheumatic pans in
the muscles and joints; or you may
be troubled with pimples, bad boilS,
sores or some other skin eruption. All
because of the poisonous waste prod
Ucts in the blood. Nature then needs
help. she has done her best hu- is
failing.
Your blood IS your fountain source
of energy-therefore keep your heart
pumping pure blood. Get the waste
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''They are really suffering from
cumulative constipation"

OOUNTLESS numbers of people have daily
elimination of waste matter from the sys-
~ tenn but this elimination is not thorough
and sufficient. They depend on regular weekly
purge to rid their intestines of poisons and they
never feel the full vigor and zest that from
perfect health
This whole problem is so important that a we'll
known medical journal has published collection
Of essays on constipation. All the doctors who
wrote these essays emphasize the importance of
diet. AS physician puts it; ''The diet has the
most marked influence upon the normal activity
of the bowels
Scientists have now discovered the simple food
that helps restore normal conditions, and clears
the body of accommodating waste matter-just the
familiar little cake of Fleischmann's Yeast
First came the startling discovery that F1eisch-
nann's Yeast richly supplies the essential water
soluble vitanaine. Then it was found that it
builds up the body tissues and keeps the body
resistant to disease. In addition, because of its
freshness Gou get it fresh daily it helps the
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intestines in their elimination of poisonous waste
matter.
Eat to cakes of F1eischmanns Yeast before
or between meals every day. Have it on the table
at home and on your desk at the Office. Eat it
plain, spread on bread crackers, dissolved
in water milk or fruit juices. You lcM like its
fresh, distinctive favor and the clean, wholesome
taste it leGUeS in yOAr mouth.
F1eischmann's Yeast is assimilated just like
any other familiar food. Only one precaution: if
troubled with gas dissolve the yeast first in half
cup of very hot water. This does not affect the
efficacy of the yeast. Place standing order with
your grocer for Feischmann Yeast and get fresh
every day.
Send 4 cents in stamps for the booklet, ''The
New Importance of Yeast in Diet" So many
inquiries are coming in daily for this booklet that
it is necessary to make this nominal charge to
cover cost of handling and mailing. Address THE
FLE1scEMANN COMPANY, 701 Washington Street,
New York City.
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products out of your blood and your
health will rapidly improve.
For over so years. thousands and
thousands of men and women have
relied on S. S. S. to clear their blood
prove the quality of your blood by
relieving you of the waste products
which cause impoverished blood and
its allied troubles-skin disorders,
rheumatism and a lowered vitality.
S. S. S. may be had at any drug
store. Beware of substitutes. Write
to Chief Medical Director, Swift Spe-
cific Co, 716 S. S. S. Laboratory, At
lanta, Ga, and let him help you re-
gain your health and strength. Give
him full description of your case.
He is helping people every day with
out CHARGE. Ask him to send you his
illustrated booklet, Facts About the
Blood free. S. S. S. is sold at all
drug stores.-Adv.
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Why My Friends All Take
Yeast Vitamon 7 abletsNow
To Make Firm Flesh, Increase Energy and
the Con1plexion-

''Just as my friends all started to talk
about the wonderful health and beauty
giving properties OF the vitamines in yeast
and other raw foods, heard about the
highly concentrated form of true yeast
vitamines called Mastin's VITAMON.
Once I started taking two of these tiny
tablets with every meal noticed results
almost Immediately. Others did too, for
people beFan remarking about how well
lOoked-how much younger and prettier
and to say I felt better doesn't half ex-
press the truly amazing improvement l
have gained several pounds, my flesh is
firm, my nerves are calm and there seems
to be no end to my new found energy
Now my friends who so admired the
change in me are all turning to the con-
centrated yeast Mastin's VITAMON
tablets and not only find them easy and
economical to take, but results are so
surprisingly quick
The enthusiasm of this writer is like that
You can get Mastin.s VTI;TAM0N tablet
& Hoover. Klingaman & Co. Stansfielt
field Pharmacy.-Adv.
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''Gets-It''
The Corn
and Callus
Peeler

This Corn Remover is Guaranteed
RELIEF from corn suffering follows the
application Of "Gets-It' almost as quickly
as pain follows the thrust of a pin or knife
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of thousands, for Mastin's VITAMON
contains not only highly concentrated
yeast-vitamines. but the two other still
more important vitamines Cat soluble
A and Water soluble c. which makes
proper dose to build firm tissue, strong
nerves, rich blood and keen, active brain.
1t will not cause gas OF upset the stom-
ach, but. on the contrary, is a great aid to
digestion and in overcoming chronic con-
stipation. Boils and skin eruptions seem
to vanish like magic under this healthful
purifying influence, leaving the skin fresh.
clear and beautiful. So remarkable ara
the benefits from these highly concen-
trated Mastin's VITAMON tablets that
entire satisfaction is absolutely guaran-
teed or the small amount you pay for the
trial will be promptly refunded. Be sura
to remember the name Mastin's VITA
MONTE original and genuine yeast-viy
famine tablet-there is nothing else ike it,
so do not accept limitations or substitutes.
) at all druggists. such IS RiFRgaman
. Vaughn & Smith Drug Co., Chester
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ADV.
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We wish to thank our many friends
and neiShbors for their kindness and
sympathy shown us during the sick
ness and death of our beloved wife
and mother. Also for the beautiful
floral offerings.
JOHN M'LEISH
Adv. and Family.