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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23

SO nothing re-
mains now but TO
do some honest
work"
Kismet had gone
IA violent exit.
His masters boot
had assisted him
on his descent
downstairs.
"Some honest
work ?" repeated
Eve. "Well. Ju-
han, the old prov
erh tells lIs that
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
CHAPTER xxx
An Imitation TO Tea

DUOYED up by Nancy's promise and
- her childish faith Trix was soon up
md around. She was very white little
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
Please Tell Me
What TO Do
Would Help Bashful Man
BY CYNTHIA

Dear Cynthia-Please allow me to
give a few words of announcement and
advice to M. J. b." of Harrisburg, IN
regard to the cure Of bashfulness or IL
midity am sure IL will be welcomed by
Dear Mr.. "B," you ask II bashfulness
can be cured in an adult. Yes, abso'
lutely, and in very short time by any
one regardless of how long they may
have suffered from this trouble.
There Is book entitled, "Timidity
How to Overcome It." This covers the
whole subject thoroughly in twelve les
sons and by following the advice con-
tained in It you will soon be rid of this
affiiction. The cure begins with men
tai exercises-the acquisition of poise
read II slowly and calmly to yourself IN
your room where you will not be dis
turbed l know just how you feel. IN
J. b." but do not be discouraged.
uEI PING uAND
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23

Viewed by the postal authorities,
printed matter may be second class,
Viewed by the observer OF women s
toggery, it takes no such subordinate
position New York has been full dur
ing the last weeks Of all manner OF
printed silks. Foulards, most FIRE
quently in black and white or in navy
and white, appear either independently
or made up with plain foulard, Printed
Chiffous are favorite both with the
woman who comes up TO town and with
her who gets away only for the week
end And newest of all are the self
printed black crepcs here to BE- on.
shrined by the addict of the black habit
Above we show a charming foulart
model in rose and black with the Rchr
of the bodice sustained by cascadinI
sfstlls xswH Ne -sA1s u the skist.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
Letter to Old Friend

Dear Cynthia--Just a few lines to an
old friend whom l have forgotten for a
couple Of weeks. II Is Cinderella" |
speak of. In your first appearance in
tho column you complained of not having
fuency of speech. Now wish to call
TO your attention the article Of Miss
Bangs" a couple of editions past. She
appears to be a person Of too many
words, for she speaks (and writes) be-
fore she weighs the subject Although II
is q great achievement to be able to
take your part in an argument, still 1t
is better to have the power to withhold
any quick-tempered or otherwise wise
words when not needed. 1t Is as Cynthia
said, that Il am responsible" meant no
injustice to any of those that might
read It, II wished to, Cinderella" /
could contest very vehemently things
which have been said about fellows who
don't seem to consider dancing as u
source Of living why didn't I? Well,
I'll leave that for you to answer your
SELF Well. Cinderella" being a Shen-
andoah fellow, l hardly expect to meet
you and know you. But everybody In
town here, the melting pot OF Pennsylva-
MIA, knows UNKNOWN y.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
She Told Him Of Her Love

oHC lo'O FI'iIl W t'S' SSNS
Dear Cynthia-Some time ago l read
in your column that "men like to choose
and not to be chosen" Would you be
kind enough to read my circumstances
About three years ago I met n young
man when | first knew him l did not
care much for him. But time passed
and he told me of his love and how
badly he wanted me to love him and
actually taught me to learn to love him.
| finally loved and still do. To make 1t
clearer to YOU, l am twenty.
Well. hadn't seen him for a year, and
one day l, thinking he still loved me and
wanted to at last hear OF my love, told
him that had learned to love him. But
to my surprise he laughed a cynical
smile and said. Really, I must go, /
will be late as l have an appointment"
Now do you think I was running after
him when / stopped him Qhe was driving
slowly in his carr? Oh Cynthia, he
doesn't have much money and I love
him l hate to face him. as l feel very
much insulted. Please tell me what to
do. thank you.
a FOOLISH GIRL.
You were mistaken in telling him of
your love when he no longer sought It,
and had not been to see you for a year.
1t is hard. l know, but treat the matter
as joke II you meet him again.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12
NO LOSS IN THAT VENTURE:
Darby Got More Out Of Garden Than
Ever the Owner Was Lucky
Enough to Get.

Not long ago a couple of negroes
who had long before been neighbors
In southern state rather unexpected
ly met in Philadelphia or course,
they talked Of old times inf the South
and one Of them remarked:
How bout dat truck garden, Joef
When left you had jest taken it oyer
Did 1t pay?"
WELL" said Joe, 81 didn't have moth
ing to complain bout"
II always had mighty pore opinion
bout dat truck garden" continued
the other darby. You remember I
told you before you got 1t that you
would never get your money back"
'But l did get my money back" re-
turned the other. 81 made more out
ter that garden than the owner ever
did"
"You don't say so?"
II shore does" continued the other,
II got the rent out of IL, and that's
what the owner never got Phnadel-
phia Ledger.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12
NOTHING NOVEL ABOUT THAT
Old Joe Had Tried Electricity and
Found II Was No Cure for
rheumatism.

Old Joe Carter had suffered from
rheumatism until, he declared, he had
mo patience with it," but he was al
ways eager to hear of possible RENE
dies, and when his sister in Mobile
wrote that she knew of cure that
had been tried with great success, and
would tell all about it on her next
visit, old Joe was all excitement.
"Now, Maryr' he exclaimed to his
sister, eagerly, a few minutes after
she had reached the house, "you-all
tell me bout dat cure for rheumatism !
was so anxious l could hardly wait
TO yo' to git heah p
"Well, joe" began the sister, "it's
electricity and"
Before she could continue Old Joe
interrupted.
de idea, Mary. of yo' comm heah
suggestin' dat to mel Don't you-all
remember dat only last summer / was
strucked by lightning, and it didn't
do me no good?" = Philadelphia
Ledger.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12
WHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
SWAMP ROOT

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DI Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the great kidney, liver and bladder medi-
cine.
1t is physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root is a strengthening medi-
cine. 1t helps the kidneys, liver and bad
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp Root has stood the test Of years
1t is sold by all druggists on its merit
and it should help you. No other kidney
medicine has SO many friends.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start
treatment at once.
However if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DIR.
Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton, N. Y, for
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12
Abe and Harry in the Black
Hawk war.
GRO BE coNTINUED1
APRON WORN AS ORNAMENT
Women OF Czecho- Sovakia Don Gar
ment With View of Attracting
Masculine Eyes.

In the villages and country portions
of Czecho-Slovakia the women do not
wear aprons as a badge of work. On
the contrary the Czecho-Slovakia maid
does not put her apron on when she
enters the house-she dons II only
when she is going out to capture the
eye of some swain who long has paid
her court. And these aprons usually
are heirlooms. Green Is the favorits
color. Next In popularity come gold
or yellow, silver. pink, blue, cerise and
flaming rose. Usually the embroider-
les which display these colors are upon
dark foundations. Some. however, are
white. In both types gay ribbons some
times play part. And often the white
mutton sleeves Of the waists are gay
ly embroidered to complete the radiant
effect the wearer's apron lends as she
strolls down the street or along the
country lane.
Their skirts are usually black and
always short. Their stockings are for
protection In their walks as well as for
display. Some have small, bright de
signs knitted into the dull black. The
jackets they wear are
usually quite plain, save for the hand
made lace around the bust and on the
sleeves. The head shawls sound the
varying color note. But II is in the
aprons that the love of color is more
clearly shown.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12

4, 1T is true" Abe lnterposed. II say
1t, in spite Of the fact that 1t Stays
me-"
"You? MOI You are alive to your
finger tips" Kelso answered.
But l have mastered only eight
books" said Abe.
And one-the book Of common
sense. and that has wised you" Kelso
went on. "Since / came to this coun-
try ! have learned to beware of the
one-book man. There are more living
men In America than In any land I
have seen. The man who reads one
good book thoughtfully is alive and
often my master In wit or wisdom.
Reading is the gate and thought is the
pathway Of real life"
Il think that most OF the men know
have read the Bible" said Abe.
"A wonderful and saving fact 1t
is a sure foundation to build your life
upon"
Kelso paused TO pour whisky from
jug at his side for those who would
take ii.
Let us drink to our friend Abe and
his new ambition" he proposed.
What Is It'll" Samson asked.
Il am going to try for seat in the
legislature" said Abe.
The toast was drunk, and by some
In water, after which Abe said:
III you have the patience to listen
to 1t. I'd like to read my declaration to
the voters Of Sangamon county"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12

Samson's diary briefly describes this
appeal as follows:
HE said that he wanted to win the
confidence and esteem of his fellow
citizens. This he hoped to accomplish
by doing something which would make
him worthy of 1t. He had been think
ing Of the county. A railroad would
do more for 1t than anything else, but
railroad would be too costly The
improvement of the Sangamon river
was the next best thing. He favored
a usury law and said, in view OF the
talk he had just heard, he was going
to favor the improvement and build
ing of schools so that every one could
learn how to read, at least. and learn
for himself what is I'm the Bible and
other great books. 1t was a modest
statement and we all liked It,"
Whatever happens TO Sangamon.
one statement in that platform
couldn't be improved" said Kelso.
''What is that?" Abe asked.
It's the one that says you wish to
win the regard of your fellows by
serving them"
Early In April an Indian scare
spread from the capital TO the remot-
est corners of the state. Black Hawk,
with many warriors, had crossed the
Mississippi and was moving toward
the Rock River country. Governor
Reynolds called for volunteers to
check the invasion.
Abe. whose address to the voters
had been printed in the Sangamon
Journal. Joined a volunteer company
and soon became its captain. On the
tenth OF April he and Harry Needles
left for Richland to go into training.
Samson was eager TO GO but could not
leave his family.
BIN Kelso rode out into the fields
where Harry was at work the day be-
fore he went away.
"Pm going away" the boy said. in
a rather mournful tone.
Il hate to have you go. just love
to know you're here, If don't see you.
Only | wish you was Older and knew
more"
There was half mo aent of silence.
She ended il by sayiI
Ann and are goi- 20 the spelling
school tonight"
Can | go with vow"
"Could you stand 10 be talked to
md scolded by coae Of girls till
rou didn't care wh; happened to
rouT
Yes; I've got TO 80 awful careless"
Wen be all a. up and ready
Z; lnar.er q. ...e % The lay-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12
TELL EN- TO SEE
NE, SAYS TOWNS
Every Time | sit Down to a Juicy
Steak Now | Give Thanks to
Tanlac, He Declares.

EVERY time sit down to juicy
steak now / give thanks to Tanlac
for taking me off that milk and mush
diet / had to live on for year. said
Joseph r. Towns, the well-known and
popular proprietor Of the Sanitary
Meat Market, of Marshall, Mich
II had stomach trouble Of the
worst sort and was going down hilB
so fast thought I would have to give
I'D my business. / was so nervous
and worried ! dreaded to see night
come, as it meant little for me and
then in the morning l was so tagged
out / dreaded to go to my market
1.-THE money l spent for TAM was
the best investment ever m6de-
never dreamed a medicine could DO
the work 1t did for me. Three bottle@
was all needed to make me as sound
as dollar. never felt better or
more like working in my life than I do
right now. / eat anything want, my.
stomach is In good shape and l am
brimful of energy. i sleep all night
without turning over and get up In
the morning as happy as a boy.
mot only has Tanlac made me feel
fit and fine, but l have also gained
twenty-five pounds in weight If any
body wants to know more about what
I think Of Tanlac let them come to
me and / win be glad to tell them
II certainly hasn't an equal" +.
Tanlac is sold by leading druggists
ere.-Adyertisement.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12

seemed to him that the world had been
ruined. On his way to the village he
tried and convicted ii of being no fit
place for boy to live in. Down by
the tavern he met Abe. who stopped
him.
"Howdy, HarryI'' said Abe. you
look kind O. sick. Come into rhe store
and sit down. / want to talk to you
Harry followed the big man into
Offut's store, fiattered by his attention
There had been something very crate
fu, III the sound of Abe's voice and the
feel of his hand. The store was empty.
'You and / mustn't let ourselves be
worried by little matters" said Abe, as
they sat down together by the fire
Things that seem to yqu to be as big
as mountain nov VIII loos like a
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12
Got Them. Anyway.

The eccentricities of scientists are
like those of artists. says DR.. Charles
+. Baldwin of the United States pub
lie health service. There is. for in
stance, the classic example of DR.. Ellie
Metchnikoff of the Pasteur institute,
who became famous for the discovery
of the so-called bacillus of long life,
the microbe which makes buttermilk
sour. The doctor was. quite natural
ly, very particular about grapes and
he was so careful that he washed each
grape separately in his water glass.
Then he drank the water in which he
had washed them.-Philadelphi Led
ger.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12
Mental butterfying at 2 a. m.
A great indoor sport for
thoughtless people

One ofthe surest ways
to become physically in
capable of doing your best
work is to get only snat-
ches of s1eep-broken by
disturbing dreams.
If your sleep is being
disturbed by drinking
tea or coffee, you may be
sowing the seeds of a
nervous breakdown.
Do not wait until your
nerves are affected by the
drugs, them and caffeine,
in tea or coffee. Protect
your strength, vitalityand
endurance.
Have sound, restful
sleep, and wake refreshed
and fit for any task.
Postum, the delicious
cereal beverage, with its
golden brown richness
and cofee-like taste, will
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12

let Nature restore your
coffee irritated nerves,
and bring you sound, re-
freshing sleep.
Postum is wholesome
and acts in a normal way.
1t possesses the advan-
tages of a hot drink, with
out the Ill effects of tea
or coffee.
Drink Postum for a
week or two. See what
q difference it will make
in youi
There's a Reason"
Postum comes in two
forms: Instant Postum Tin tins)
made instantly in the cup by
the addition Of boiling water.
Postum Cereal lin packages of
larger bulk, for those who pre-
fer to make the drink while the
meal is being prepared made
by boiling Tor 20 minutes
At all grocers.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12
Inquisitive Lillian.

Lillian, four years old, has attended
Sunday school and heard some things
she does not understand.
Lillian said: Mother, what is the
soul?"
Mother replied: "Child, the soul Is
the mind, the part of you that thinks y
There was silence for a little bit
and then Lillian said: Mother, how
will Got get wings fastened on to the
mindw
Mother did not answer After a short
silence Lillian said: Mother. is God
and central the same?"
BY this time father had begun to
take notice aud answered: mot In
our town."
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12
CHAPTER VIII.
Wherein Abe Announces His Purpose
to Be q Candidate for the Lsaisla-
ture. at keIso's Dinner Party.


Harry Needles met BIN Kelso on
the road next day, when he was going
down to see II there was any mail
She was on her pony. He was In his
new suit Of clothes-a butternut back.
ground striped into large checks.
you look like a walking checker
board" said she.
'ThIs-this is my new suit" Harry
answered, looking down at 1t.
Its a tiresome suit" said she i'm
patiently. "Pve been playing checkers
on 1t since / caught sight o. you. and
I've got a man crowned In the king
row"
II thought you'd like IT," he an
swered, quite seriously, and with
look OF disappointment Say, I've got
that razor and I've shaved three times
already.
Don't tell anybody" he warned
her. They'd laugh at me. They
wouldn't know how l feel"
II won't say anything" she an
swered. II reckon l ought to tell you
mat L don't love yOu-nOt so much as
/ did, anyway-not near SO much. /
only love you just a wee bit now"
Harry's face fell.
do you-love-some other man7'
he asked
"Yes-a regular man-mustache, six
feet tall and everything. just tell you
he's purity
rs it that rich Teller from st.
Louis?" he asked.
She nodded and then whispered:
Don't you tell"
The boys lips trembled when he an
swered. II won't tell. But l don't |
see how you can do It,"
"why?"
''He drinks. He isn't respectable"
That's lie," she answered quick
ly. II don't care what you say"
BIN touched her pony with the whip
and rode away
Harry staggered for a moment as he
went On. His eyes filled with tears. II
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12
Evil of Discomfort.

Discomfort is like ink poured int
water, which fills the whole fountain
full Of blackness. 1t casts a cloud
over the mind, and renuers 1t more oc-
crp.ed about the evu which disquiets
than about the means Of removing II
+ ethan.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12
A Lady Of Distinction

Is recognized by the delicate fascinat-
ing influence of the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores,
followed by busting with Cuticura
Talcum powder usually means clear,
sweet, healthy skin.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12
Daddy's Usual Time.

Mother was entertaining a few
friends, and her young hopeful was
planted In the center.
Whom do you like bestr' asked
one friend.
Mother" was the reply.
"Who next?" asked another.
"My little sister," u
"Who next?"
"Uncle Jack"
Father asked "And when do
come in?" "At two in the morning."
was the reply.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12
Applied Psychology.

"Did you call plumberT' asked
Mrs. Gadspur, ito mend that leaking
piper"
yes" replied Mr.. Gadspur, but
he'll probably take his time about get,
ting here"
"Why do you think so?"
81 tried to master my emotion and
talk in an ordinary tone of voice, but
I'm afraid / created the impression
that | wanted him to hurry."-Btr-
mingham Age-Herald.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12
CAPTAIN LINCOLN.

Synopsis. = Samson and Sarah
Traylor, with their two children,
Josiah and Betsey. travel by wagon
from their home In Vergennes, VT.
to the West, the land of plenty.
Their destination Ia the Country OF
the sangamon, In Illinois. At Mag
ara Falls they meet John Mcneil.
who also decides TO go to the San
canon country. Sarah's ministra-
tions save the life OF Harry Needles
and he accompanies the Traylors.
They reach New Salem, Illinois.
and are welcomed by young Abe
Lincoln, Jack Kelso and his pretty
daughter BIN and others. Samson
raises his cabin Lincoln thrashes
Armstrong. Harry strikes Bap Nc
Noll. Harry is attacked by McNoll
and his gang. and BIN drives of
his assailants with a shot gun. Nc
Nell is markedly attentive to Ann
Ratledge. Lincoln is In love with
Ann. but has never had enough
courage to tell her so. Harry loves
BIN. Traylor helps two slaves. who
had run away from st. Louis.
E1iphalet Biggs. owner OF the
slaves, has his arm broken by
Traylor. Biggs meets BIN and
makes love to her.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12
The Set.

Eyes. 1 am telling you she is a
jewel" "Ah. Set in her ways, sh?"-
Cartoons Magazine.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-08-12

The sword swallower should tackle
a saw occasionally; it would be more
,toothsome.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-26
NEW ARRESTS IN
BLACKMAIL CASE
Take Woman in Whose
Home New Yorker Was
Shot Five Times
BIG PLOT SUSPECTED
Police Believe Bronx House
Was Rendezvous for Band
Of ENtortionists

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tho arrest 1850 uIf...b. H.fu H'I
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gauqa 300 tho history or m, ..s 10
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and ...t.'H prominent mon. mad"
Mrs Warner. home "a regular port
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N'" warner ''7'''a IN h"in'
cns ar, alleged Gov have been lu-
volyrI LID ,orspl,,ci,s cuplpccrcd
.,.-
"""'' .'' "''" "' '''''
b'n lnllluH, sought az t'ld dh-
sauani. Since the government made
,b. fsd,,,I l,,y moro d,ngcrou4 for
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-26
Is Held for Trial on
Embezzienient Charge

y. Wissman pleaded not guilty Mt
his ARA gnmcnt Wednesday before
Justice II. j. Gray. on IA charge Of
cmbezzlcmcnt and was released un-
der $1,000 bond pending preliminary
trial May 81. Wissman, II Ia alleged,
obtained tSG3.65 from the Mecca
Petroleum company hv endorsing
two checks made payable to the
company representing himself to be
general manager. one of the checks
was for $500, the other for t363.65.
The checks were drawn on the So
curity state bank nv tho American
supply company. Wissmnn iH alleged
TO have clshcd the larger cheek
oct 10 Of last year and the other
check four days later.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-26
Nrimorc Church Raises Quota.

OKLAHOMA CITY, May %. -
The Broadway Methodist church Of
Ardmorc has already raised its
quota for the southern Methodist
campaign, four days In advance Of
the opcning II was announced here
today by Il T.. |. Morgan, director
Of the christian education move
meut IN oklahoma. The Ardmoro
quota was $2l,000. Tho campaign
opens June o among Southern Meth
odists only. the oklahoma quota ho-
ing SllS0,000.