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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-08-10
Meeting of Town, Council.

At special meeting Tuesday
night of the town council of Fort
Mill an appropriation of $50 was
made to reimburse Thos. r. Gar
rison for the loss-of a COW, which
died several weeks ago as a re-
suit, is was claimed, of eating
grass which council had had
treated with liquid weed
killer. 1t was stated after the
meeting that council denied any
legal responsibility for the death
OF the coworthatanydefinite noin
OF the cow or that any definite
proof had been produced that the
animal had been poised by eating
the grass, the reason given for
making the appropriation being
that the body was not disposed
to work hardship on any citi-
zen where there may have been
even semblance of response
bility.
George Fish was elected public
works commissioner succeed
w. B. Ardrey, who resigned
few days ago. 1t is expected that
the commission will meet this
week and reorganize by clecting
a chairman to succeed Mr.. Ar
drey.
Council decided to continue
for the present the service Of
night policeman and j. o. Ham
mond was elected to fill the place.
His salary was fixed at $50 per
month.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-08-10
Hitting the Bullseye.

Another thing that civilization
needs is to become more civil.
Marriage often proves that two
cen live just as miserably as one.
The man who has a single track
mind has to work mighty hard to
keep it fired up.
The main trouble with radio
concerts is that the concert usu-
ally is lacking.
Something is always wrong.
just as automobiles begin to
drop in price gasoline goes mp.
1t doesn't make any difference,
OF course, but what do you sup
pose has become of Fatty Ar
buckle? " H.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-08-10

Profiteers, like the poor, we
have with us always.
Many romance has been spoil
ed by kiss favored with tai
cum powder.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-08-10

1t stands to reason that poets
are born and not made. No man
would deliberately make poet
of himself.
Some men are gentlemen, and
others act the part during elec-
tion year.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31

Often in the modern d.
we find Iight-tintcd panclcd
in the hall. They lend the
background to the simple Ii
the furniture.
Mahogany is in excellent
A small console table of pt
mahogany will greet one
fully if it boasts pot q
flowers whose colors are I'd
into the polished surface /,
table. To reflect sunshine.
cially where the hall is dark.
sole mirror placed above tn,
will difuse the light.
Odd pieces of furniture 4
used TO advantage in the
This charming nook need no
any direct period harmony VI
furnishings of the rest {
house. Keep the hucs 81,
and relieve the neutrality !
pronounced bit Of color. =
chrome mirror frame, a car
cushion back for one cha
will offer possibility for the
sarN color.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31

TT there is one corner of the
house that radiatcs personal
ity it is the hallway. We are
impressed favorably or otherwise
by our first view of the homes
interior. And what better oppor-
tunity is there presented than in
the foyer which marks the modern
dwelling?
There was a time when the long
hall C h a terri d the old
fashioned dwelling, the rooms
opening off with regularity. To-
day we are building our houses
with one room opening off into
another to give the appearance of
spaciousness. Many of the mod
ern homes have the foyer opening
directly into the living room,
sort of hall and reception room in
one.
The reception foyer is IDEAL for
the expression OF individuality. The
decorations should be simple and
OF the best quality. A small table.
a chair or two, a small rug and
perhaps an attractive vase for
flowers are furniture enough.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31
A Happy New Year

piness. Perhaps the most danger
Gus fear which represscs the spirit
of a family and to which many of
US are addicted, is the fear of what
other people will say about us.
That imaginary "they" has kept
many a youngster from experiment
ing, from developing an initiative
which may have served him we'll
had mother not been so victimized
by the dreaded fear Of what the
ncighbors might think. Fear on
the part of mother to express her
self frankly, to be strong enough
to refuse when she is asked to
subscribe money that cannot really
be spared has kept many homes I'M
happy.
Suppose people do criticize you!
Does it make so much difference
to you that you are willing to sac
rfce the peace of your home to it?
Fools criticize destructively. And
their criticism hurts no one but
themselves. 1t marks them fol-
what they are.
The man or woman who boldly
does what seems to be right, even
though it may not be in conformity
with the views Of the neighbors,
possesses the proud virtue called
strength of character. 1t is some
thing which children will initiate,
and it remains then only for
parents to strike the happy medium
in this attitude so that there will
be balanced viewpoint for their
children to absorb rather than the
extreme of free thought or the dull
despair of being enslavcd by the
opinions of others.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31
My Secrets of Char
By MariIynn Miller.

HAVE said before that the
colder days of Winter would
tempt most of US to over
indulge in sweets with disastrous
effect to our figures. If we would
take on this excess weight evenly
it would not be so undesirable.
But most of US have way of be-
coming fabby in places.
To the woman who is showing
the first signs of a double chin I
am going to give my advice this
week. The double chin must be
taken during its early stages of
development if this enemy to
beauty would be conquered. It is
so much easier to wear down the
excess tissue before it has dcvel-
oped in quantity than to take the
long, tedious process of cure which
the developed double chin requires
in its later stages.
Exercise is the one method for
reducing the double chin. Stretch
ing the muscles, wearing down the
excess tissue by special movements
will positively effect a desirable
result.
The exercise should be taken on
arising and several times during
the day. Stand preferably before
an open window. Avoid constric-
tions Of any kind, such as tight
hairdresang, high-collarcd blouse,
a collar that interfercs in any way
with the movement of the head.
Throw the head backward with a
jerk. Turn it as far to the right
as possible, then give it a jerk.
You will probably hear a light
snap. The construction is broken
when you hear that swapping
sound, so do not be alarmed.
Turn the head to the left side
and jerk. Again you may hear a
snap. The snap is a welcome sign
that the constructions are being
broken down and the circulation of
blood to these parts carried on
more freely. Move the head slowly
forward until the chin fairly rests
on the chest and jerk it downward.
This will stretch the muscles at
back.
Many authorities have argued
that stretching the muscles will
eventually destroy their elasticity
and result in a fabby condition.
This is true of the facial muscles
that are abused by the wrong
movements of massage. But the
exercise that is taken in the neck
l have just described
will help strengthen these muscles
as it stretches them. The muscles
are stretched when the head is
drawn faulty to each side. But
they are drawn back in place by
the relaxation that follows. This
exercise strengthens the neck mus
cles and the increased circulation
at these parts carries away the
waste tissue in its course.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31
Married Bot Happy g
BY Virginia Lynch Maxwell.

and wants to make US a New
Years call"
Billy did not reply. So Char
lotte turned eagerly again to the
instrument and reiterated her invi-
tatior.
"What did the Mrs. say about
coming to our place for tea?''
Billy questioned, a searching look
in his eyes.
"The Mrs."
''Mrs. Mathews. Dicks married
now, isn't he?"
"Oh, yes. But Mrs. Mathews
isn't with him on the trip. He
came alone"
Billy gave Charlotte cynical
smile.
'That's a neat idea, I always
knew Dick would play his mar
riage game like that. You ought
to thank your stars you didn't
marry that chap, Lottie. He isn't
worth his salt"
The remark displeased Char
lotte. She had always been very
fond of Dick Mathews. In fact,
they had once been engaged. And
it was only the advent OF Billy on
her social horizon that had nipped
the romance. To Charlotte, Dick
would always mean an old sweet
heart. She had tried in vain many
times to have Billy accept the
Mathews as friends.
"But, Billy, dear" Charlotte ex-
planned, 81 wouldn't hold that mar
row view. At least you have the
pride of knowing you won. do
like Dick. And I like Emily
Mathews as well. Why do you re-
fuse to accept Them"
because you like Dick too well.
You always have. And Pm not
going to have that fellow writing
you silly letters and hanging
around my home, insulting me
with his flirtatioHs,"
BILLY, you're impossibly jeal-
Gus. I ought to be flattered by
that. But, really, Pm not. It
does make things so disagreeable."
Billy strobe into his room and
shut the door. Charlotte retreated
to the living room and began to
straighten it up. She worked busily
for two hours before she realized
the time that had gone by. Then
she decided Billy might care for
some lunch.
Cautiously she opened his door
and peered within. He was asleep
on the bed. She closed his door
gently and moved about noiseless-
ly. The telephone tangled lightly
at one o'clock. She lifted the re-
ceiver on its first ring and thrilled
at Dick Mathews voice.
"Sorry, Lottie," he was apollo
giving, "but I'll have to call off
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31

%TTHE now year will bring in
it's course certain changes in
~ the household. 1t is the
time of renewed energies, the time
when plans are made for the COM
ing months.
In planning the new year the
head of the household should not
overlook the all-important spiritual
welfare of the home. 1t is the
spirit of happiness and good cheer
which makes the true home haven
of rest and comfort. Where there
is light and sunshine and laughter,
human beings will want to flock.
Growing children will absorb this
optimism, and mother could offer
them no finer gift in preparation
for their struggles later on.
Mother herself is responsible for
the spirit which permeates the
home. II she permits the routine
cares OF the household to become
maCnifled so that her natural
cheerfulness is submerged, the
shirt is bound to be reflected by
the other members of the family.
or course, we all have our So
called "off moments when our
spirits refuse to respond to the
sunshine. These are the times
when human beings should help
each other spiritually by cheering
conversation perhaps. or by avoid.
ing intrusion upon the victim OF
the blues. But it is so easy to
slim into this dour spirit through
habit mother should be watchful
Fear is a terrible enemy to hap
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31
Your Child and You

of the web of convention so that
we seem unable to unbend and
throw to the winds that false dig
nifty which parents seem to think
necessary to their position.
1t may be more comfortable to
sit at home and read while the
children are off to the skating pond
or coasting down the icy hill, but
they will love you more and re-
spect your good judgment if You
get into your rough togs and occa-
sionally go along with them.
Father, too, should make it a point
to cultivate the habit of enjoying
the company of his children. If
he does not his children will grow
away from him and he will be the
sufferer when the confidence of is
boy is given to another.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31

purpose. In the lower left-hand
corner of it the young hostess
writes, at Home, New Years Day,
4-6 P. NJ"
This gives her boy friends an
opportunity to get together and
call, as custom has established. IN
groups. 1t also gives the opportu-
nifty of serving refreshments, as
the time designated Is the tea hour.
The Young hostess will ask sew
cral girls to assist her in receiving
the guests. She stands in the door
way as the boys enter and offers
each guest her hand with a
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31

New Years greeting for each.
Il the girls are not acquainted
with the guests it is the duty of
the young hostess assistant to in
troduce them around, as the hostess
herself remains at her post at the
door greeting the remainder of the
group.
Another Of the hostess assist
ants sees TO it that the wraps of
the guests arc taken care of. She
does not collect these things, but
merely designates the place where
the visitors may leave them. If
there is a maid in the household
she takes the wraps.
Small sandwiches, cookies, fancy
candies and a bowl OF punch make
a good variety for the refreshment.
One of the hostess assistants is
assigned to the punch bowl. She
sees to it that the guests are served.
But when dancing or chorus sing
ing Is begun no one is expected to
play maid. The hostess must see
to it that all the young folks are
brought into the group and given
the opportunity to enjoy the fun
with the crowd.
Mother and the other members
OF the family will do the young
hostess a kindness by remaining in
another part of the house. To
some mothers this suggestion may
seem di5courteous. But it is fact
that the girl who knows she is be-
Ing watched and probably crit
cized VIII be awkward and self
conscious. The spirit of free rein
should be given the girl who is
new at entertaining if she would
be a social success later.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31
The Housewife Says

nISSOLYE a cup Of washing
- soda in gallon Of not water
and pour this solution down the
sink every week TO keep the pass
age free from grease.
Putty the cracks around win
dows and save coal. Much heat
escapes through these crevices.
Cake that has become dry may
be crispcd in the oven and used as
the foundation for a dainty fruit
and cream dessert.
4 pinch of baking soda added to
the water III which greens are
cooked will retain the attractive
color of the fresh vegetable.
Leftover beans may be COM
bined with tomatoes and made into
a delicious, nourishing soup.
Orange peel makes a delicious
holiday sweet when candied.
Warm water and soap is splen-
did for cleaning porcelain. The
soap dissolves the grease accunau-
latlon without wearing down the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31

gets tied up that way sometimes"
"Suppose I ring you tomorrow
and we meet somewhere in town
for tea. I've so much to tell you"
Charlotte hesitated a brief mo-
ment. Then she decided to do it.
CAN right" she agreed. "I'I
wait to hear from YOU"
As she turned about Billy was
coming through his bedroom door.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31

that tea appointment. I discovered
that the New York office of our
firm has made another engage
ment for me. [ know you under
stand; you always did"
Charlotte's heart sank. How
would she explain it to Billy after
his nasty attitude?
cts quite all right" she replied.
"Of course, l understand. Billy
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31

THE ms;l man had carried in
Vulnerable cards to the
apartment house where
Charlotte and Billy resided, and
not few of them were addressed
to Mr.. William Smith.
Remember Dorothy Fleming"
asked Billy, his egotism reacting to
New Years greeting she had
sent.
whats she doing now, l won
DER" asked Charlotte.
Probably a little, fussy spinster
living in the old town, l suppose"
replied Billy graphically.
'I don't see how you can think
that. Dot was always such an at
tractive girl. You thought so, at
any rate. And I'm sure there were
many others who quite agreed"
That's just it. But you don't
know Dorothy. You see, she was
the kind Of a girl who had an OBJ
jcctive. And she would let moth
ing stand in her way of attaining
her ambition"
BY that" replied Charlotte,
amused at Billy's way of satisfying
his egotism, 81 suppose you mean
that she had once decided upon
you as the objective. And having
failed to annex you, she's living
out her lonely life somewhere in
misery"
Billy did not reply. Instead, he
settled back more comfortably and
opened his newspaper to peruse it,
as was his morning custom. He
had put over the suggestion sue
cess,fully and he needed now only
to digest what she might be think
ing.
At eleven O'Clock the telephone
tangled lightly. Charlotte went
forward to answer it, but Billy had
got there first. With a diSappoint-
ed expression he turned from the
instrument and called for Char
iotte.
cts for YOU" he announced
casually. Sounds like the gro
cor"
Hello" said Charlotte in her
tone. The next mo-
ment there was a note of surprise
and embarrassment in her voice.
when in the world did you get
into town, Dick? Thought you'd
become buried in your home town
for ever. Last time you wrote me
you did say that, didn't you?"
There was an interim Of silence
while Charlotte listened.
owed love to have you, Dick.
Won't you come for tea?"
Charlotte turned to find Billy
standing close by, a scowl on his
face.
Pm asking Dick Mathews for
tea, dear. He's just got into town
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31
Entertaining the New Years Callers

X TEW YEARS brings a thrill
III to the debutantc entertain
ing her boy friends. At this
time, in most sections Of the coun-
try, the custom has been estab-
liShed for the young girl to enter
tain her boy friends on New Years
Day.
Mothers should recognize in this
occasion an opportunity for devel-
oping daughters social ease. 1t is
the time when the girl likes 20 take
charge of the arrangements. She
wants to establish that confidence
in her social charm that will make
her the gracious hostess when she
becomes mistress of her own home
later on.
1t is a mistake for mothers to
interfere in daughters plans. The
mother who considers it her priv
lege and who demands the exercise
of her exclusive right to take
charge of all social functions in
her home will find that she is
cheating her daughter of an asset
that is more and more valuable as
daughter natures. The charming
hostess is developed from the awk-
ward young girl who has had the
opportunity to increase her social
charms through experience.
So let us, then, plan day which
daughter may manage all by her
self on New Years.
It is a nice custom to send out
cards which are, in reality, invita-
tons to the New Years afternoon
party, but which do not bear the
formal earmarks Of such. A New
Years greeting card serves the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31

How much of the conversation he
had heard Charlotte could not dis
Germ from his expression.
"Dick-Dick's not coming. He
discovered he'd had an engagement
made for him." she explained.
Billy smiled. ''That's Just like
that bird. l knew he wouldn't
come, anyway" he said.
Go Be Continued
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31

surface enamel, as do gri
dcr5.
Save old silk stockings :
them into strips. They nas
tached and crochctcd WITH
wood knecdle into cha
mats.
Do not cover green vea
while cooking and they vi
their color.
A little vinegar addcd
water in which cabbage is
will keep it from becom.ni
Gus. 4
Make certain that =ourH
shades have striu@s by WIG
may be pulled. ]. A0- theya
come soiled ana EASILY run
plumb.
Laundcr vito six in lub
water, never hot, and it II
become yellow.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31

A RE you playing big sister to
~ the children and entering
4 n into their sports with them?
This is one of the ways mother
may establish that faith and con-
fidence which she will want her
children to have in her later on
when they begin to meet their
problems. The mother who goes
skating with her children, the
mother who is not too grown-up to
enjoy a toboggan lark with the
children of the nciShborhood, is the
mother whose children will come
to her with their difficulties and
who will understand them from the
child's point of view as well as
through her own mature judgment.
Too many of US become victims
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31
ON /

Patting the neck will :;
making frmer the habby
that has accumulated. TIL
should be thoroughly cleans
with cold cream. then with
water and soap. The chin is {
with cold water 10 close the
and to draw the blood to tn
face before the patting pro
begun.
Begin with the right han
slap the under-chin from II
ter to the point below the
ear. Short, brisk slaps
CURED. Repeat this NOV
with the left hand, along the
chin to the left side. Tnra
head backward and use botH
TO pat the chin with shor5
until it glows pink. Nhei
tissue is in extreme excess II
suggest this treatment every
ing. Avoid your pillow if Y
showing the first signs c
double chin. A pillow benoa
head while sleeping throw
head forward, causing the
chin to sag into an ugly line
rifce a little Of the colnfol
have been accustomed to ar
will be rewarded with that .
firm contour of the face Y.
youths beauty.
I do not advise the ste
process many of my readcr
asked me about. l bclior
steaming the excess fosa
opens the pores and deF.ta1-,
elasticity of the muscle. Tt
however, another method
has been found successful If
where other remedies have
1t is the heating process-th
ficially created heat which
liar to the patting, bur loss
uous. 1t is done by apply
the under-chin a folded linen
kerchief which has been
into cold water and wrun
Over this moist pack a CHR
of rubber is placed and TIED
by tapes above the ears. Tt
Der begins to form a heat
penetrates the moisture c
handkerchief and causes a n
perspiration, which reduce
tissue.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31

Question: Will You he
enough to tell me what to
blackheads? / have been car,
my diet and my health seem:
but those ugly black spots
in forming at the sides of m,
Answer: Try the soap and
water treatment. Rub a pul
into heavy lather, and with
complexion brush scrub the
heads out. If this method
soften them with cold crea
press them out with an ext
that may be purchased at AM
goods counter.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31
In the Shops

Look over your supply of linens
while the white sales are on. This
is the time to rcplenish your sup
ply AID save money.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31

A corsage bouquet is always a
welcome gift. Select it of sweet
peas, orchids or tea roses if you
would have the latest note.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31

Telephone book covers make
dainty gifts. They may be had in
silk and gold lace or in the simpler
patterns of crctonnc or stcncilled
homcSpun.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31

Silk hosiery purchased at the
after Christmas sales will save pen
MICS later on. Gloves may be pur-
chased with economy at this time,
also.
Wells are in season again. The
square ones.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-31

Beforo t.nting colorc1
strain the dye and the mat r..
color cgn9IE.