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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1921-02-04

verely wounded by shell fire. Mr.. En-
cry was prominent in Legion circles
in his home state from the early days
and was one Of the Legion committee
that drew up the bill, passed later by
the house, that would give bonus to
all service men.
Thomas GOldingay began his career
as a sailor before the mast Later he
was mate of the first steel ship ever
built in the United States. After Civ
ing up the sea he wandered through
the United States and finally located
in Newark, n. J. In 1894 he was one
of the men who organized the naval
reserve Of New Jersey and became
commanding officer OF the Newark di-
vision, with the rank of lieutenant. He
saw service in Cuban waters in 1898,
In 1902 he entered business In New
ark. During the World war he had
the grade of lieutenant. senior grade,
and served as gunnery officer on the
Z, S. s. Massa chusetts He has been
state adjutant of the American Legion
of New Jersey.
Claudlus G. Pendil was born in
Marquette, Mich. He was graduated
from Michigan university in 1918. He
Is engaged in business In Racine, Wis
He enlisted May s, 1917, as an appren-
tice seaman in the United States navy
and received a commission as ensign
May l, 1913. He was assigned to the
U. s. S. Oklahoma as signal officer and
served in foreign waters from the sum-
mer of 1918 to December Of that year
He was elected commander of Keno
Sha (Wis) post in January, 1920.
James G. Scrugham was born in Lex,
ington, Ky. He was graduated from
the University of Kentucky in 1900,
| and received a degree of mechanical
engineer in 1905. Since 1914 he has
| been dean of the engineering college
| Of the University Of Nevada In 1917
he was made state engineer Of Nevada.
He was commissioned major of ar
tiIlery in December, 1917, and assigned
as production engineer in the ord
nance department at Washington. He
served as commander of the Nevada
| department from May, 1919, until Au-
gust, 1920. and has been member of
| the national executive committee His
home is in Reno.
f. ]. Winslett is a native of Dade-
vile, Ala. He prefaced his service in
the Legion by taking part In five ma
! jor operations with American, French
and British troops He was wounded,
in action. and was attached to the
general staff. He attended the first
caucus of the Legion in Paris, and on
his return to Alabama organized FIVE
posts. His activity in his own state
was recognized at the Cleveland con-
vention by the support of all sections
Of the South in his candidacy for vice
commander.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1921-02-04
THE FIVE VICE COMMANDERS
New Legion officers Are Particularly
Well Fitted for the Places
They Hold.

The national constitution Of the
American Legion calls for the election
of five vice commanders, no two from
the same state and not more than
three from among the men who served
in the army. The men chosen by the
recent Legion convention not only fill
the above requirements but are pc
cuiarly fitted by their records for the
places they hold.
John G. Emery is a native of Grand
Rapids. Mich, being born and reared
10 that city. He Is real estate man.
He entered the second officers training
camp at Fort Sheridan, ILL.,, and was
commissioned captain of infantry. He
went overseas shortly thereafter and
served with the Eighteenth infantry
of the First division. As major,
commanding battalion. he was Sc
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1921-02-04

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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1921-02-04

Uncle Tom arrived at the station
with the goat he was TO ship north, but
the freight agent was having difficulty
in billing him,
whats this goats destination,
uncle?" he asked.
"SuhF
II say, what's his destination ?
Where's he going7"
Uncle Tom searched carefully for
the tag. A bit of frayed cord was all
that remained.
Dat Ornery goat" he exploded
wrathfully. "You know. sub, dat igno-
rant goat done completely ct up his
destination. American Legion Week.
The evening herald., 1921-03-19
ALBUQUERQUE
BUSINESS
COLLEGE NEWS

1, March go WrNru 8. oswald.
..i,,f,pI..r ,t.utat Of tIr world. gave "a
l.ruur4trliilr OF -ur,l and accuracy
.., r., I.ut..,,..I machine Iu tho
.,r.,... a4..r.lIt which WAS greatly
..rt.,.l l, th, students tn, cham
ri.r i. -. fpru.,r student ul M. IS. VI.
F,.f,g rr,r,.pYl of tho shorthand
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The evening herald., 1921-03-19

good. weigh 1873 pounds and am in
good health. | will gladly recommend
Vegetable Compound 10 anyone who
suffers with the troubles which | had.
and you are welcome TO publish my tes-
timonial. WILMER HENDRIcK, Route
!. Sunnysidc, Ky.
To many American girls life is often
a heavy drag in consequence Of illness,
and every mother should heed the first
manifestations. such as cramps, back
aches, headaches and nervousness as
Mrs. Hendrick did for her daughter,
and give Lydia r. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound fan trial. For over forty
years this old-fashioned root and herb
medicine has been relieving women Of
Just such troubles.
Write Lydia f. Pinkham Medicine Co.,
Lynn, Mass, about your health.
The evening herald., 1921-03-19

NOuSneSS, ana was
not able 10 help my
mother do the house b
work. | took treat
ment from two doc
tors and they did not
do me any good.
Mother saw LydiaE.
piHkham' e Nogeta.
bile Compoundadyor
.tiscd in the paper
and ! took about ten
bottles. II ha, done
me a great deal Of
The evening herald., 1921-03-19

The Herald is the New Mexico
paper that takes the Want" out
Of Want Ads by bringing results
The evening herald., 1921-03-19

ai} 0. le.l with o.. u. s.sk. formcr'g
ut NhuyH,gI. ns agency Director.
and NlH Gy.. J,uIluf cashier
The evening herald., 1921-03-19
KENTUCKY GIRL
WRITES LETTER
How She Was Restored to Health
by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Sunnyside, Ky. 81 suffered for more
than two years with my back and ner.
The evening herald., 1921-03-19

Dilcc are holding Harry T. I.amcA uf
Chester. ia, un ~ charge uf
threatening ~ Mn Man a. War,
samuel ~ Riddle champion
razor Rii,ilr -nyI IamcN de-
mand'd SiO. 900 on the threat thn'
he would harm the famous horse.
The evening herald., 1921-03-19
DISBURSEMENTS
December 81, 1920

Paid to policyholders in 1920
All other Disbursements ....
Added to Ledger Assets .....
TOTAL .............
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-08-31
TWO COMPLAINTS

Tho next day Sprinkle Blows tei.-
phone rang again. Nick answered
II and heard Chris Crows voice.
Il wish you'd change my order for
no moon." croakcd Chris dIsmally.
'why7' asked Nick. whats
wrong3 We had Mr.. West Wind and
Mr.. Moon send the darkest night
they could find. Didn't you get any
cornf"
Corn squawked Chris About
as much corn ms there Is on a door
knob whadda you think Just an I
was fixed 10 eat my fili. didn't that
old Scare-Crow slip up on mel Jump.
ed up on tho corn stalk where ]
was sitting. mind youl Came right
at mel | was % scared I fell plumb
right down on top OF his head. II
was quite two seconds before I re.
covered my senses enough 10 ny
away. No more dark nights for me,
VIII you please tell Mr.. Sprinkle.
Blow 10 send Mr.. Moon. If I've got
TO he apled on want 20 know who
IL is"
IAN right Mr.. Grow. III tell him"
answered Nick.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-08-31

This theory that man can run
Wild and come out untarnishod, so far
as the worlds opinion is concerned,
Is bosh. pure hosh! And that hurts"
he added dryly.
you are interpretive this morn.
ing" ! said. you must have had
bad night"
II debut rot the night You're
thinking off, He startled me. Queer
what II takes TO wake some OF us
up" A long. silence followed.
'"rhe other evening"" he began.
when ! suppose you were tucked
sweetly In your bed--Lila and were
In the garden. I'm not violating any
thing In saying this. for you have
teen around long enough 20 know
how things stand. Well--we Just
went too far. that's all.
ut hasn't hurt Li--because she's
soriething of good fellow--but I'm
done! Thru--tired OF itr'
And behind us. in an upstairs
room, was Lila, crying, I knew.
Ito BE Continued d
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-08-31
WHEN A WOMAN TELLS
CHAPTER XXIII-PHILIP AMES MAKES A
CONFESSION
By RUTH AGNES ABELING
Copyright isaI BY s~attl. star)

Don't you have your car here,
Mr.. Ames?" knew the question was
rude.
"Yes--it's right there at that curb
Ing" he turned around and pointed
carefully toward the side drive. but
prefer this mode OF travelling this
noon.
II was Just about 20 say morning.
but II isn't morning any more. /
started from homo at s o'clock and
haven't reached the office yet
Women! Women--thcy're the an.
swcrl And I'm getting blamed tired
OF H. I'm going TO cut it,
II hardly follow YOU" I couldn't
help laughing.
Laugh if you viii. Lady Fair
but ] mean what am saying" His
voice had become very earnest
I'm tired OF II. Miss sorenscn, des
perately tired I know that I'm in
tho miro Just as much as Lila, and
" the dizzy, foolish thing we have
been carrying on has hurt her. IL
has hurt me Just as Wuch.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-08-31
HEALTH THE KEYNOTE TO BEAUTY

Beauty means so much to women
power, social triumph. admiration
and love. Beauty implies good
health. Who ever saw a woman
racked with pain. struggling with
weakness or disease. who could be
called beautiful? The woman of to-
day. In this high. strung. nervous age.
Is continually overriding. with the re-
suit that Ills peculiar 10 her sex de.
velop, which, unchecked. win ruin all
chances for her happiness. The nat
ural restorative for such ailments Is
Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. which for more than forty
years has been recognized as stand,
ard remedy for women's ills. and has
done much TO relieve pain and restore
good health to women.--Advertise-
ment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-08-31

able that marriage and money could
40 completely have changed her.
the last time he bad seen her. she
had Just been the little city typist
vainly striving TO raise herself out
OF the groove into which an unlind
fate had forced her. an aching mem.
DRY OF her face as he had last seen
IL had tortured him so many times;
and now. as he stood there In Hill.
yards drawing room. he could not
believe that tho Jill whom he had
known and loved had ever existed
outside his Imagination.
He moved forward mechanically:
and found himself bowling 20 her;
felt Just the tips OF her fingers rest
for n moment in his. and then .
Jill looked away from him ms uncon.
cernedly as II he had been n statue.
or part OF the furniture. she had not
changed color in the least: her eyes
had met his steadily: there had not
been a trcmble in her voice, whilst
no he felt that he was shaking
in every limb: he went back to his
chair with a most humilia,ing sense
OF weakness.
The Sherwoods and Gerald Tranter
arrived during the next few minutes.
and in the general conversation he
drifted away from Jill.
lie tried 10 talk and make himself
agreeable. but all the time he was
listening for her voice. for her laugh
THAT. at least. had not changed
once when Kathy spoke to him he
did not hear til she had twice re.
peated her question; he reused him
self with an effort.
IL am sorry--I beg your par.
don
Kathy did not mind IN the least;
perhaps SHE had seen great deal
more In the past than anybody had
given her credit for seeing; perhaps
she had known why Tallcntyro had
rushed Off abroad so abruptly ak
months ago--and why Jili's marriage
had been hurried forward.
/ Continued Tomorrow
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-08-31

The day had started badly for Lila
Amcs. She was piaued over the note
episode and Inundated by the care.
less attitude OF Philip Ames.
II think there Is nothing I want
done this morning. Miss Sorensen--
YOU needn't stay" She was resting
among the cushions OF her chaise
tongue. her eyes she had covered with
her arm.
"If you haven't anything In par.
tlcular 10 do you might take the
car and get some things for me up
town" She had removed her arm.
Her eyes were damp. There's a
list on tho desk--somo things ]
need"
The car was soon waiting for me
in the drive. As the door was clos.
ing after me heard someone
call.
"Just a moment--plcase. Miss Scr.
cnsen.'
Philip Ames was hurrying along
the walk.
won't you run mo uptown. II
you're solny? he asked
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-08-31
BY ALTMAN
BY BLOSSER
BY AHERN
Page 456
HOW THEY GOT THE BOOKS

Peggy" Mrs. DARCY replied. II
was years old. but every little
t-ycar-old was taught 10 sew In
those days. did a pretty fair
hem before was 5. But all the
time waD sewing was thinking
OF school. and my beautiful new
book. and the hours dragged.
Twilight came. mother lit the
candles and gave us our supper.
and at last. when II was nearly
dark. father came.
Il remember just how he looked
as he came In at the door. and
threw into mothers lap a long.
tight roll. saying. Wei. mother.
there are the books
Books, My heart went down
with a thud. Books. Done up In
a long. tight roll. What sort OF
books could that be?
when mother unroilcd II. u
proved TO be big sheets OF paper
printed in blocks all ready to 10
cut into pages and made into
books.
Now all day long, mother had
been busy as bee. cooking and
washing and ironing and tending
the baby and carding wool and
mending and knitting and do
ing the hundreds of little things
which mothers have TO do. but she
looked up at him with a smile and
said. Yes. l can make them. I
will have them ready by morn
ing
hen I was hurried off to bed
and the last thing saw was
mother bending over the big
sheets of printed paper. cutting.
cutting, carefully"
(To BE Continued
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-08-31

1T was the year is4s." Mrs.
Darcy continued. "All about us
were trees. great towering FIR
trees. Just forest. miles and miles
and urbrokcn miles OF forest.
with Indians slipping over their
winding trails on moccasIned feet.
bears foraging for berries In the
underground. deer darting thru
the woods and saucy chipnunks
everywhere. Our cabin was fin.
ish and mother had settled as
well as she could in the crowded
space and right away they talked
OF school.
Father said. 7 have 70 30 into
Oregon City for supplies and ]
will see about getting books for
the childrenl
I'VE were as excited as could
be. Books, New booisl All our
own! School books. and we could
60 to school instead OF working
oil day at our little tasks.
Father started early In the
morning and. child like. we began
20 look for him back by the mid.
die OF the morning.
But. Of course. II took long.
long time TO go that distance thru
the forest. Ii wasn't much like
dashing from one town to another
in an automobile over paved
roads. not much.
Morning passed. We ate our
dinner and took up our watch
again. In the afternoon we had
to do our stint Of sewing"
Sewing Peggy interrupted.
81 did think you were only little"
And so j was only little.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-08-31

But scarcely had he rung off when
the beii rang again. II was Cob
Coon this time. II want 10 change
my order" said Cob. Il want 10
change II like everything. No more
dark nights. II you please. ia like
Mr.. Moon and Mr.. Sun and all the
stars to shine. as well as the Milky.
Way"
"why7- asked Nick.
because last night IN the corn.
field. Just as was climbing a big
stalk 10 get some juicy corn. some.
thing black was there waiting for
me; he clawed me and scratched me
and nearly put my eyes out. just
got away In time"
That's all right" Nick assured
him. Farmer Smith wants a moon
anyway. SO everybody will be suited.
III tell Mr.. Sprinkle Blow at once
what you said"
TO BE Continued
Copyright. 1921. by Seattle STAR
-----------------------
The Gwari tribe Of Central Sudan
uses the Juice of locust tree pods as
half FOR fiehip1
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-08-31
THE CRAZY QUILT

had known very little about Henry
Sturgcss. but he was middle.agcd.
and bald. and no hero Of romance.
and that was enough for her.
II think she Is very we'll" she
answered rather nervously. II
haven't seen her just lately myself"
There was a little silence.
Hiliyard walked away to the other
side OF the room. Kathy looked at
Tallcntyre.
Have you been mr. she asked
impulsively.
"fil7" he raised his tired eyes 10
her face. and flushed n little. No
have not been ill--thank you" he
said rather constrainedly: and at the
same moment Kathy realized that
IN" was not the word abe had meant
at all. but--unhappyl
She leaned a little forward 10 speak
again. when the door opened once
more.
Mrs Henry sturgess.- the ser.
want announced.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-08-31
Beautifully Curly. Wavy
Hair--In Three Hours!

Girls, have you tried the silrnerfne
method Of curling your hsir7 IT'S
simply grand Gives you the most
waves within three hours-keeps
the hair soft, silky and giossy-and
nothing harmful or messy about 81
The curis viii last the longest time
IN sp,te or neat wina or damp
tinually fixing and fussing with
loose. flying hair. It's foolish TO
SINCE and Blister and desden your
fresses with hot curling IRON
and altogether unnecessary now.
Liquid sllmerine IL pleasant 10
use. being neither sticky nor
greasy. Oct a bottle from your
druggist today. follow the simple d.
rsctions-the fret trial viii make II
your steadfast friend.--Advertiss-
Isnf.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-08-31

The Gwari tribe Of Central Sudan
uses the Juice Of locust tree pods as
bait for fishing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-08-31
CHAPTER II


Tho Jill had schooied herself to
the possibility OF meeting Tallentyre
at her sisters. It was none the less
a shock to her when he rose Ian
guidiy from his chair as she entered
Her eyes met his across Kathy's
shoulder as Kathy hurried forward.
"Oh, JILL am so gind TO see you
" For a moment II was the old
Kathy who spoke. with just the old
warm affection In her voice. not
Ralph Hillyard's wife. who had been
so schooled and drilled TO her new
role.
The girls kissed: Jill was by far
tho more composed OF the two; by
the cooIness Of her greeting one
would have said that she and Kathy
had certainly met within the last
day or two.
Tallcntyre watched them silently.
lie would hardly have known jill.
he was thinking: It was inconccly-
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1921-03-10
VIII Contest for Jailor

Jasper Mcdaniel, of Lombard,
is seeking the Democratic nomi.
nation for Jailor, hence his an.
rouncement appears in this Issue
of the Times Mr.. Mcdaniel has
been a resident of the eastern
portion Of the county for the past
thirty years and h e stands in
high esteem in that section
where he Is best known, He asks
due consideration at the hands
of all Democrats before casting
their vote against HIM.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1921-03-10
Grover Palmer in the Race

Grover Cleveland Palmer, of
the Snow creek neighborhood, g,
has entered the, race for the
Democratic nomination for jailor
of Powell county as will be seen
by his formal announcement this
week. Mr.. Palmer stands high
in this part of the county. He
is ever attentive to his duties,
and, if nominated by the Demo
Gratis, and elected by the people,
he will certainly care properly
for the Jail and court house, and
in every other way make good
official.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1921-03-10
Freight on Cream Advanced

Three years ago the freight on
five gallon can of cream to
Louisville or Cincinnati was 27
cents and the cream worth "a
cents per pound.
March 1st the freight on cream
10 these cities made 1875 per cent.
advance, making the charges on
five gallon can of cream now 46
cents against 81 cents three years
ago.
The price of cream is also turn.
ed the wrong way, being now but
80 cents against 20 cents three
years ago.
The substance is: 66 per cent
advance on freight 30 per cent
decline on cream. The farmer
has been so roughly used on every
other product of his soil until
nothing but bankruptcy stares
him in the face.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1921-03-10
Times Still Prosperous

Whether times are prosperous
over all the country or not, pros.
perity is certainly reflected in
the report of the condition OF the
Clay City National Bank appear.
ing in this issue of the Times.
The editor has read a number of
bank reports, appearing under
the present call, bat none of
them shows the strength and
soundness in proportion to the
capital than the Clay City Ma
tional Bank.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1921-03-10
End Comes Suddenly to
w. J. Christopher.

w. j. Christopher died very
suddenly FRIDAY night at 8 O'Clock
at Spout Spring. He had eaten
his supper and seemed to be in
his usual health. About 8 o'clock
he complained of his stomach
burning. He took a glass of soda
water, as was his custom to do
when his stomach bothered him.
Instead of getting relief he was
dead In a very short time. r. 5.
Christopher was the only one of
his children present. He died
before H. f. Christopher, another
son, living near him could get
there.
Mr.. Christopher, who was 81
years old, is survived by seven
children. H. f. and r. s. Chris
topher, of Spout Spring; I. s.
and w. J. Christopher, Jr. of
Clark county; Mrs. Mary Curtis,
of Two Buttes, Colorado, and
Mrs. Edith Lowry and Mrs. Hen.
ry Tuttle, of Normal, Ill.
Burial at Jackson's Chapel
Sunday at which all of his chill
dren were presen, except Mrs.
Curtis, of Colorado. He was bu-
ried 10y the Masonic fraternity.
Funeral services were conducted
by the Rev. NJ. G. VanCleve at
the church.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1921-03-10
ROSSLYN.

Miss Sylvia Skidmore was in
Stanton Monday.
Mrs. J. VI. Conlee has been
very sick but is better now.
Miss Ethel Hatton visited rel
ativcs near Pine Grove over Sun.
day.
Miss Ann Welch and Mrs Nick
Arthur were in this vicinity Mon
day.
James Wymore came IN last
Friday from oil fields near Paints
vile.
G, f. Daniel, Bowen, was here
Sunday calling on particular
friends.
Harvey Wells, Stanton, was a
visitor in our vicinity Saturday
evening.
Miss Nina Conlee was on Cane
creek Saturday visiting her sis.
ter, Mrs. Emma Wills.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. w. Martin are
moving this week into the James
Martin property here.
Miss Opha Frazier was here
visiting Miss Edna Grove aud
Gladys Lowe last weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. James Conlee
were here last week visiting Mr..
and Mrs. A. b. Benningfield.
James Foster, Knowlton, was
shaking hands with his many
friends, both young and old here
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jeff Grove and
niece Miss Gladys Lowe and Mrs.
Dai sy Lowe were here shopping
Monday
Misses Matte and Edith Pal.
mer, Bowen, were here visiting
Miss Emma Benn:ngfeld Satur-
day night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Derickson
and little daughter. Mildred, Wis
tied the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. q. M. Derickson here
over Sunday.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1921-03-10
Bridge in Dangerous Condition

The bridge spanning the ola
mill race is getting to ne IN a
dangerous condition. Something
must be done. Owners of the
race have been notified tore
build or repair the bridge. but
they seem To think that as they
are not using it obligations to
maintain the bridge ceases. The
city authorities think different.
THIS same question came mp fit.
teen years ago resulting in the
Kentucky Union Company, then
owners of the race, being fined
for failure to keep it up. They
carried the case To the court of
Appeals, and that court sustain.
ed the lower court, and the Ken
lucky Union Company paid the
fine, and agreed 30 pay for the
bridge the town built.
1t is hoped that the matter
can soon be adjusted with Mr.
Day ard the bridge built before
it collapses, as it is liable to do at
any time.