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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-10

Oct. 22-Ames at Ames
Oct 29-kansas Aggies at Lawrence.
Nov. 5-Oklahofna at Norman.
Nov. 12-Nebraska at Lincoln.
Nov. 24-Missouri at LawreneA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-10
IT'S Il. 0. U. CONGRESS-"

Senators and Representatives in
Washington Admit Many Coy
ernment Debts, But Say They
Must Be Paid Later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-10
Three Piece Goods Specials

PercaIes, So inches wide. stand
ard brand, in light and dark
grounds, with new patterns in
stripes, spots and checks, regular
rs cent value, specially priced, per
yard 1Sc
Cottage Cretonnes, So inches
wide, soft finish. beautiful patterns
and color combinations. regular rs
cent values, specially priced, per
yard. Zee
Tennis Flannel, % inches wide,
heavy weight, light and dark colors.
with check. stripe and plaid pat
terms, all colors. worth % to %
cents yard, so pieces go on sale
tomorrow. per yard. .aSc
Wornen's ChaIIie Kimonos
made of fine grade figured and
floral pattern challie, cut full. good
color range. regular $3.50 values
on sale tomorrow S1.39
Fancy Wash Cloths
Twelve inches sqGare. white and
striped patterns. shell stitched edge,
specially priced for tomorrow. E.
Bar gain Easement. :
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-10

bonus" or adjusted compensation"
viii cost It oo is oaS ooa Go @
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-10
Women's Knit Union
Suits

pure white cotton yarn, fine elias
tie stitch, bodice and built up Shout
der, shaped body. comfortable and
serviceable, sizes 36 to A. regular
CSC values. specially priced o.
for tomorrow, each. JO~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-11-01

Pcddlcrs, with packs on Their backs,
went through this new country, open
irg their wares to the farmers wives.
As business increased they opened
stores at crossroads. and as the popu-
lation grow these crossroads spread
out into towns, and these onc-story
shacks became department stores. The
merchants prospcr2d because they per-
formed service which their customers
needed and could profta5ly use.
So We might trace the growth OF a
now country, decade by decade, and
show how individuals ard business
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-11-01
FEEBLE BLOOD Il. ~ !. !.
WORKS HAVOC
Guides Pepto-Mangan
Makes Red Blood; !.
Liquid and Tablet Form

When blood becomes thin and weak
it is due to a falling off in the number
OF red blood cells. II Is easily recog-
nizcd by Iallil skin or blemished
complexion, loss Of appetite or unnat-
ural irritability and a sensation or
Weakness. 1t is not dangerous 1T first.
In fact, many, people scarcely notice II
and 90 on for days thinking they VIII
be better the next day.
The great danger is'in the possibility
of becoming seriously i'll from disease,
which can work havoc in a body that
lacks the endurance and resistance In
rich, red blood.
raken in time and steadily, few
bottles of GUIDES Pepto- MangaE are
great help. 1t improves the quality OF
the blood by adding rcd blood cells.
They check the weakness, improve
tie appetites and clear the complexion.
You ,can set Guides Pepto- Mansaln
in liuuid and tablet form TT your drug
gist's. Get the genuine with the name
Guides Pepto- Mangan" on the pack
agc. Advertisement.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-11-01
humorous department,

Yes, He Was Very Deaf.-The suf-
fering man went into the consulting
room of the rich and famous doctor,
The fee would be stiff, blt tie mans
ailment wa" serious.
Doctor" he said, "all my life have
been healthy and happy, until today
and now l am most miserable. | am
deaf-stone deaf, doctor. It's terri
BILE"
when did you first notice it?" ask
ed thu doctor.
"I've been feeling it coming on for
some time" confessed the patient.
when did you discover that you
were stone deaf?" the medical man in
quired seriously.
This morning. On my way to my
office l put my watch to my ear to
sec if my hearing was good and clear
and''-the strong mans voice broke
81 couldn't hear it tick. Can you DO
anything for me?"
"Rm!" said the doctor. Very bad
very bad! Have you got your
watch? Right! Well, put tito your
ear. Can you hear it now?"
mo, doctor!" moaned tire man.
Put it to your right ear" instructed
the specialist. "Can you hear it now"
mo doctor" groaned the man,
more miserably.
"Give it to me-" demanded the doc
tor. And he put it TO his own car.
why, it's stopped! And you've heard
everything I've been saying 70 you for
the last half hour. Kindly make me
out check for $50 for restoring your
hearing, and $25 extra for winding the
vatch!"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-11-01

through the northwest, and made mil
lions. To make money for himself hc
had to induce peop,c to cmigrala to INC
northwest and plant wheat, bUiii s"-
vators and establish cities ana lo"hE.
Newspaper men went INTO those
towns and printed newspapers on sec
ond hand presses held together VIII!
rope. Gradually they deve nped 'hen
publications into prosperous "aiiy
newspapers. They made thcir money
by serving their readers and their ad-
vertisers--by giving value 70: money
received.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-11-01

prosperrG without inJuring anyone in
the process.
The notion that man climbs TO sue
cess on the backs Of others is relic
Of the days when men were six tights
and lace cuffs ard honed their swords
before they left the house in the morn
ing.
We make no plea for the successful
mln or tho successful business, because
they can take care of themselves. But
to argue that the success Of one inn
plies the failure Of others is to miss
the significance Of the modern idea OF
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-11-01
DOG tax DUE.
All pou7 Six Months Old on October Is,
1921. Must Wear Tax Paid Tags.


1921, Must Wear Tax Paid Tags.
NOTICE is, hereby given that in ac-
~ cordance with the requirements or
an act OF the 1920 session Of the Gen.
eral Assembly from and after october
Is. 1921, al dogs that were six months
old, or older, on that date are liable 10
an annual tax of SIPS per capita.
This tax is co.lectible and payable at
ny office during the time prescribed
10: the payment Of other State and
County taxes.
For each S1.25 paid I will issue a
proper receipt and numbered brass
tax paid tae, the receipt to be held by
the party paying the tax and the tag
to be worn by the dog, except while In
actual use for hunting.
Penalty for failure to secure the tax
tag within the time for payment OF
other State and County taxes Is not
less than s. nor more than $50, one
half TO go TO the informer.
Applicants for tax tags, whether In
person or by mail, must adyise me OF
the number of the School District In
which they reside, or the tag cannot be
issued. ii. II. NEIL,
Treasurer of York County.
se 1T. If
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-11-01
AUCTION SALES.
CLERKS SALE
State of South caroIina-County OF
York.

State of South carolina-County OF
York.
In Court of Common Pleas.
D. E. Mcconnell, ]. NJ. Mcconnell, and
]. w. Mcconnell, Plaintiffs,
Versus
Janic F.. Jones, r. w. Mcconnell,
Elizabeth NJ. Mcconnell, r. r. Nc
Connell, Moffatt Mcconnell, and Har-
vey Mcconnell, and Elizabeth NC.
Connell, and Harvey Russell McCon-
rcll. as EXecutriX and Exec .or OF
the last will and testament Har-
yey T.. Mcconnell, deceased, Defend-
ants.
DURSUANT, to the Decree In the
above entitled case, OF Sept. ZS,
1921. signed by his Honor Judge Ern-
est Moore, Presiding Judge OF sixth
Circuit, | will sell ut public auction IN
front of the York Court House, IN
York, 5. c., within the legal hours OF
sale on November 7, 1921, (Salesday),
The following described real estate;
each tract sold separately, and SOLD py
the tract:
/ "All that certain piece, parcel or
tract of land situated in Bethesda
township, York County, State OF
South Carolina, known as part Of my
original Home Place and is all OF said
tract now owned by me, containing
FORTY ACRES, more or less, bounded
by lands of Crawford, J. F. Ashe, Oil
vet Presbyterian Church, the Carolina
and North Western Railroad, ct al. y
>. "All that certain piece, parcel or
tract of land situated in Bethesda
Township, in York County, and State
of South Carolina, beginning at
stake on point on the Chester and Ie-
noir Narrow Gauge Railroad, corner OF
J. r. Moore, L. N Crawford, and my
self. thence S Is E 26.51 to hickory
r. y. Crawford's corner thence n 69
f. 5000 to r. Oak; thence S % 1-2
"a 80 to white oak; thence \ S3 E 1882
10 forked maple dead, thence n 46 w
7.3S TO stake and B. ]. pointer; thence
y % w about 400 TO stake or point in
center of track of said railroad, thence
4 'ong the center of said Railroad track
to the beginning corner, containing
EIGHTY-FIVE ACRES, be the same
more or less, ard bounded by lands OF
f.. y. Crawford, w. y. Ashe and my
self. a'SO TWO ACRES lying across
the c. & NV. Railroad, and which
ioius this tract, making the total acre
age of said tract 81 acres.
Terms OF Sale: CASH. Purchaser TO
pay for all papers, including revenue
stamps. and uoor failure to comply
with his bid within one hour after sale,
the same shall be resold at his risk
T T.. McMACKIN,
(SEAL) c. C. c. Pls.
York, $. c., oct. II, 1921. SO st
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-11-01
Fine Points in EnsIish.-The man

Fine Points in EnsIish.-The man
had lust informed the Pullman agent
that he wanted Pullman berth -
Upper or lower?" asked the agent.
whats the difference?r asked the
man.
"a difference of fifty cents in this
case" replied the agent. THE lower
is higher than the upper: The higher
price is for the lower. If you want 1t
lower you'll haYe to go higher. we
sell the upper lower than the lower
In other words. the higher the lower.
Most people don't like the upper al
though it is lower on account of being
higher. When you occupy an upper
YOU have to get up to go to bed and
get down when you get up. You can
have the lower if you pay higher. Ihe
upper IS lower than the lower because
it is higher. If you are willing to go
higher, 1t will be lower"
But the poor man had fGintcd!-
The Epworth Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-11-01
Successful People Help Others

This line appears in print: success
must always be achieved at the cX-
prnsc of some other individual"
"This is not true.
\ burglar obtains his loot at the eX-
pcnsc Of someone eiS2. The spoils Of
war are won at the expense Of the
loser. In peaceful, everyday life nine
ty-tive per cent of al men who achieve
success net only do not injure others,
but in the process of helping them
selves they help others.
James J. Hill built Il. great railroad
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-11-01
mutual service and mutual profit.

Gold In Hens craw.-O. II. Willard.
OF Cottage Grove, Ore" is in doubt
whether re has an undiscovered gold
mine on hiss place or whether he has
killed a hen which bad discovered a
method of transforming silver quil!s
into gold nuggets, two OF which were
found IN the chickens craw while be-
iEs prepared rs the piece &c hsiS-
ttance for MONDAY meal. The h>'.
had hardly been off tie Willard place
at any time and must have foCnd the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-11-01
Easily Explained

Easily ExpIained.-The fancy shop
proprietor had ransacked his shop IN
an endeavor to please the rather cN-
acting woman who wanted to purchase
n present.
Now. are you sure this is genu-
inc crocodile skin" she inquired
critically examining a neat little
Satchcl.
quite, madam" was the reply. You
see I shot the crocodile myself
1T looks rather dirty" remarked inc
customer, hoping to get . reduction
in terms.
"Yes. madam" replied the shIH'Nc'p-
or, that is where the ANIMAL s'iucN
the ground after it fell off the tree -
London Telegraph.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-11-01

The United States, in the last three
months paid out sSS.004,S66 in lnsur-
ance compensation and training allow
arccs TO veterans of the World war.
This amount is the largest sum thus
far paid out by the government IN COM
pensation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-11-01
Large and RespectabIe.-An ar

Laree and RespectabIe.-An ardent
philanthropist called a meeting IN
connection with some good work ana
only two people attcndcd-himself ana
n particularly fat reporter. The phil
antnropist said he would dictate I"
the reporter the speech he had in
tended to deliver. The reporter open
ed his notebook and the other began:
"At a large and respectable meet
ing held recently"
But that's not quite right o9-
iected the reporter.
why not?"
"Wen. look" said the reporter
pointing to the empty hall.
"Come, come" said the philanthro-
pist, ARE you not large, and am l not
respectable"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-11-01

Experienced.-Mrs Jones was enter
tanning some of her sons little friends.
willie" she said, addressing SIN
,,eor-o,d. who was enjoying plate OF
cold beef. "are YOU sure you can c"'
your own mcat?'
The child who was making d"sr"r-
,,e efforts with his knife and fork re-
piled. 49,,
Yves. thanks. I've often had it as
torcb as this at home."-Thc Chris
tion- Evangelist est. LOUISE
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-11-01

On the Job.-A man met Il Eoun'
woman who had been "a sc"v'nt in his
house. Being interested in her wei
fare, he said to her: WHY, aren't you
married YETI"
NO, sin"
"Wcn. thought you would haze
bcer married before now"
"Oh. no, sir" she said: there's two
waiting"
"Two," he exclaimed, "why. YOU
don't mean to marry rwo, ii" YOU:
mo, sir. The two that's waitin' Is
the priest an me-"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-11-01

circumstantial Evidence.-Ta" Bins-
willie board of selcctmen had helu
many sessions and finally formulated
q set Of auto laws that was the rriae
% the county. So tho constable fe-'
no worriment when he stopped mo-
tOrist.
"Yere pinched for vio!atin' the auto
laws" he pronounced.
(Which one?" inquired the ra'e'c''
"Durs sed if know, but yc certainly
hain't come all the way down Main
street without Dustin one OF them -
Tnc American Legion Weekly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-11-01
Tuesday, November 1, 1921.

nu~cets within short distance Of
the Willard home, which is on the
west side well within the city limits.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-11-01

judging by His HabitS.--NiSitof-
"Docs Mr.. Crawford, Il student i've
here"
Iand,aGy We'll Mr. Crawford
lives here. but thought he was a
night watchman.' Goblin
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-23
SENSE OF SMELL
TO DECIDE CASE
Doctors Fate TO Be Determined
by Expert Testimony.

= Car 8 Federal agent, by virtue OF in
innate association with the stuff, detect
the odor Of white mule" more readily
than the layman?
This appeared to be the question upon
which the fate of DR.. Donald Miller, 3943
South Meridian street. will hinge in Grim
inal Court tomorrow. DR.. Miller is
charged with violating the State pro-
hibition laws. He was fined 500 and
costs and SCI fenced to thirty days in
jail in city court. but appealed
According to evidence offered by the
State in the hearing yesterday. DR. Mil
Ter owns a seven-acre tract at Meridian
and Hannah streets, On this tract IS a
barn. In this barn Federal Agents
George, Winkler and Bundy discovered
an eight-flve gallon still in operation.
John Noone. brotha--tn-law Of the doc
tor, and Victor Lockwood assumed re-
sponsibility for the still. They said that
DR., Miller knew nothing of IT because
they had lined the barn with tar paper
and dug a dry well in which to dump
refuse In order that the smell might not
escape
Mr.. Winkler said the odor was strong.
DR. Miller and some of his neighbors.
who testified before Judge Collins, said
they smeued nothing.
Counsel for DR.. Miller asked Winkler
| fthis sense of smell was not so devel-
oped while searching for stills that he
ccsld detect it where others, less trained,
~eould not
L think you could have smelIed It," re-
piled Winkler.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-23

The first are of camelshair
and show their extreme
smartness by having chin
chin collars Of nutria. They
are belted $49.5O.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-23
Dyed Her Faded
Curtains and a
Skirt like New

Diamond Dyes" add years of wear to
worn. faded skirts, waists, coats stock
ings, sweaters, coverings, hargings, dra
peries, everything. Every package con
tains directions so simple any woman can
put new, rich, fade!ass colors into her
worn garments or draperles even if she
has never dyed before. Just buy Dia
mond Dyes-no other kind-then your
material will come out right. because
Diamond Dyes are guaranteed not to
streak, spot, fade, or run. Tell your
druggist whether the material you wish
to dye is wool or silk. or whether It is
linen, cotton or mixed goods.-Advertise
ment.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-23

Untrimmed wrappy models
OF soft wool fabrics; fancy
stitched and with corded
tucks. Navy blue and brown
shades. SILK lined. $1,000.
section, third floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-23

Way" (Iitken), and at Takes" Ger
gus) Robert Ashby and Lillian Lange
diminutive dancers, gave a group Of num-
bers
Mrs. J. Willard Bolte and Mrs. Stuart
Dean presided at the tea table which was
attractively arranged with baskets of
vari -colored garden flowers. The finance
committee, with Mrs. David Lurvey as
chairman, assisted by Mrs. w. II.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-23

A group of songs, including "Song of
the Robin" (Case) minor and Major"
(Stross), where Blossoms Grow" (Sans
SoucD, "There Is No Death" (O'Hara),
sung by Mrs James Pearson, soprano
opened the program, and was followed by
humorous sketch, 1.-THE Obiging Mrs
Black" presented by Miss Betty Severn
and Miss Elizabeth Greer under the d.
rection of Mrs. c. J. Summers, who also
gave a group Of musical monologs, in
Guiding "Daddy's Sweetheart" Burnley,
How Time Flies" CPeycke), jest Her
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-23
Cottage Cheese, Always Fresh, The Pound, 19c

DROMEDARY COL DEN
DATES, package, 23%.
COFFEE, Saturday brand, a
Santos blend, h., ESQ.
ANGELUS MARSHMAL-
LOWS for toasting and top
ping desserts, special, box,
100.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-23

BUTTER, Ayres Special
creamery, extra quality, h.,
45$. Monument brand, a good
creamery, lb., 43c.
VAN CAMPS MILK, tall
cans, 11$.
SUNSHINE cakes and crack
ers, 10, 1870 and lac per
box.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-23

Blodgett Mrs B. L. Burnet, Mrs. John
Downing johnson, Mrs. J. Burdette Lit
tie, Mrs Mabelle Pettigrew Mayer, Mics
Mary Luella Mercer, Mrs. 5. E. Perkins,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-23

A trio Of local Thespians who gathered
fresh laurels in their respective roles in
The Voting Vamp,' a three reel feature,
put on at the annual tea of the League
of Woman Voters this afternoon in the
parlors Of the Unitarian Church. includes
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-23

Mrs. Wolf sussman, Mrs. J. A. Sutclitfe,
Miss Ruth May Railsback. Mrs. Leroy
Keller and Mrs. Refine A. Miller were In
charge of the arrangements.
Evening journal., 1921-07-28
KIWANIANS NAME
DISTRICT DELEGATES

2. Warren Green. assistant city
solicitor and Levy Court attorney.
was the principal speaker at the
weekly luncheon-meeting OF the XII
wants Club. in the Hotel dupont
yesterday. Mr.. Green spoke Of the
operation OF the attorney generals
Office and Of the police court His
address was educational and brought
out many points Of interest.
In the business session OF the
meeting. delegates and alternates
were elected to the Capital District
Kiwanis convention. which will be
held in Norfolk. Va. on Friday. Sep
tember 80. and Saturday. October l..
The. delegates are George L Town
send. Jr.. and Walter Keen. The al
ternates are John A. Smith and
Vincent Blackwell.
George NJ. Pennock. manager OF
the local office Of the Western Union
Telegraph Company. was elected to
membership. The birthday booster
prize. a silk umbrella. donated by
Thomas II. Fullerton. OF the Pru-
Dental Insurance Company was
awarded to Robert Skinner.
Evening journal., 1921-07-28
PERU INDEPENDENCE
MARKED In LONDON

LONDON. July 28.-CUnite d
Press) s)-Celebrati the centenary
OF Peruvian Independence. a recep-
tion was held today az the Peruvian
Legation attended by a large number
OF men and women prominent in
London's official and social life.
AS part OF the days observances a
solemn ceremony took place al West
minister Abbey when Don Ricardo
Rivera Schreiber. Charge d'Anairs
OF the Peruvian Legation. placed a
wreath on the tomb Of Admiral Lord
Cochrane. who commanded n e
Peruvian fleet in the war for Inde-
pendence against Spain. thereby rem
dering invaluable assistance TO the
Peruvians in their struggle for lib
erty.
Attached 10 the wreath was a list
OF British military and naval officers
who assisted in the Peruvian War OF
independence.
Evening journal., 1921-07-28
WOMENS READY-TO-wEAR SPE-
Gals FOR DIAMOND DAY

Special values in colored voile
dresses, colors, pink, lavender and blue.
For the day only at $1.25.
Bungalow Aprons, various styles,
good grade percales. Value $1.50. For
the day only at 89c.
All 25c diving caps, for the day at
19c.
Sale of cloth skirts, made of all
WOOL serge and poplin; some few silks
Mostly navy and black. Values up TO
$1,000. For the day, $2.95.
Voile Waists, white with colored
polka dots. Value $500. For the
day, $1.OO.
Georgette Waists, lace trimmed,
short sleeves. Colors, white and flesh.
Values, $500. For the day, $1.75.
Special lot Of crepe de chine waists,
white and flesh, slightly mussed. Values
$500. To close at $3.50.
Evening journal., 1921-07-28
BEER BILL TO
PASS SENATE
Broussard Charges Lobby
ing" Measure by Anti
Saloon League
EARLY PASSAGE
is LOOKED FOR

WASHINGTON. July 2s.-Ninety
minutes OF Senate time was given
yesterday TO discussion OF the Anti
Beer Bill. which had been dormant
several days. Senate leaders said
that with the agricultural bill sched-
uled for disposition in a few days.
the Anti-Beer Bill would follow. with
positive pledges insuring its pas
sage
Senator Broussard. OF Louisiana.
opposing the bill. assailed activities
OF the Anti-Saloon League. saying
It's lobbyists have been very busy
in an attempt 10 show that the meas
ure Is emergency legislation. Wayne
B. Wheeler, the leagues general
counsel. who sat in the gallery. was
declared by the Louisiana Senator 10
have dominated" the selection OF
all state prohibition directors
II charge here" he continued.
that Wheeler enacted promises OF
every candidate for those places that
their designations would be forth
coming on request in case their SER
vice did not prove satisfactory 10 the
league"
Evening journal., 1921-07-28
CHRIS CROWS DINNER.

While Sprinkle-Blow and the
Twins were talking to Biddy Bantam
about her nest in the hay stack.
somebody else was planning for
night. That was Chris Crow.
Chris was mighty hungry and all
the green things growing around
everywhere didn't intetesr him at
all. He was watching for Munchie
Mouse or Tillie Toad, or Lazy Lizard
or somebody that would make a
meal worth while lie had to keep
alive some way until corn planting
time. and the oats Farmer Smith
had just put in didn't appeal to him
a scrap. oats. Chris never ate. al
though oat-sprouts and wheat
sprouts he might sample II he found
them without too much trouble.
Suddenly something scurried
along right under his nose. some
thing very little and brown and soft.
with two long ears and the weendest
nothing Of a tail
"Um-m-mi" shifted Chris. THAT