davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

LESMhS--prcisrabiy with Ford ton
truck 70 wo.k Norfolk territory with
good ceiling line candles saitcd peanuts.
potato chips and 1ugnT-cnat.d popcorn;
must furnish bond. i!chmoud Dist.ibut
inE Co.. lG.I WeH Main
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

AGENTS. canvassers-aiake 50 TO $40 daily.
New. usc.u.. necessary article; every
home buys. Pocket sample Toe. Fac
tory" 3ls Pine, Elizabethport, ". j.
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aGENTS-Buy from factory. Big profts.
t.v=ipisy photograph needle plays z7"T)
innes; preserves records; better music 4,
EratoInru. Cal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

SALESMAN to represent manufacturer of
work clothes In Virginia: give full par
ticuiaTs. The Levy overall Mf.:. Co.,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

NbE<'sihN-Want an ambitious 81 esman
As distributor for Product we rnanu.ac-
iute FOR automobiles. Creates, cotnfof:
invention since adoption OF windshieIjs.
Demand from motorists Il sensation. You
take orders. We deliver aud collect on
business OF your own WIZ, n. =,
once. Federal Gales Co. - south SIX
tenth street. Philade!phta.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

sALEsMEN-RetaiI price FLASHED to TEN
DOLLARS! Wonderful 3-lb. desk adding
machines. Does work of expensive
models. Adds. subtracts. mui,iplics, di-
vides. automatically. FIVE-YEAR
GUARANTEE. Tremendous demand
everywhere. Marvellous opportunity:
main or side line. AMAZING PROFITS.
Write quick for Illustrated booklet and
ltbcrn! trial offer. CALCULATOR CORR,
jos Smith Bldg. Grand Rapids, Mich.
TRAVELLING MEN. calling on the furni-
turo trade. 10 cell on the side. N COM
piete llhe OF weli.known clocks. etc.
from catalogue. MI shipments direct
from factory Liberal commissions.
Apply, stating refcrcnces Box c3i Don't.
l.. Baltimore. Md.
GOODYEAR MFG. Co. 625a-C Goodyear
Building. kunsas city. Mo.. has open
tailored to measure rainproofed all
weather coats. No experience needed.
Big commissioning In advance. Wa de-
liver and collect. Complete outft ana
sales instructions free.
BIG money and fast saies-Every owner
buys gold initials for his auto. You
charge $3.50; make Sl.36. Ten orders
daily easy. Write for particulars and
Deak sos. East Orange. y. j.
YOUR chance to rpuke big money, re-
silvcring mirrors, auto rcnectors. metal.
plating chandeliers. bcdsteuds. ,outht fur
nished. Write FOR particuiars. Inter
national Laboratories, Dept. \ l5. 309-
3iI Fifth Avenue. Now York.
MANIFESTATION calling on retail
trade. sell cigars, side linc. Direct from
niahuta cturer. Rriccs right. Liberal
z commission. box 27G. High Point, N. C,
WE start you without a dollar-cSoaps
extracts, perfumes toilet goods. Ex-
perience unnecessary. Carnation Co,
Dept asa. ST. Louis.
CAR OWNER representatiye wanted ~
demonstrate air-nlied guaranteed punc.
tuie.sealinE Inner tubes. Autolsts buy
on slight. Enormous profita, Wenstone
so2S Indiana Avenue. Chicago.
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I-ESMEN-Wani live speciality sales
inrn: s!de-l!ne Hhlesniea: statesmen with
Ford auto to d-.,onstratu. Good live
Ha!!eTs. Grappeio Mfg Company, ego
West Monroe. Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

-AiENTS-Alason sold IS Comet sprayers
and uutowashe ono Saturday. Fronts,
$3.50 each. Eest sprayer: 30 years OK
per!oncc. Particulars free. Rusler Co.,
John3towa, Ohio.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

Observation-Disclosures lady. finishing
UP business course. desires n position al
once. Call Madison 4z7s-W ATE. .
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

AGENTS-Seil Minitmend for tires aud
tubes: costs &C repair; surpasses vul-
csniaing. saving 500 per cent; every auto
anu accessory dealer buys; profits amaz-
ing: Shaw made SCI Arst day; Murray
$i4O first week. Particulars and free
samples. Colonial Rubber Co., Dept. ..
PHILADELPHIA, Pa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

aIAEI 1OCIN OWN BCSlNESS
Tea. Coffee, Tailoring, Soap or other
Agents and solicitors: Make more monayI
retail Nawieigh's Good Health Food
Products. Spices Flavors Mcdic,nes
Toilet Preparations. etc: 40 every day
necessities used by millions. Largest
company In the world: established az
years. Favorably known all over America
PRODUCTS sold on time; lowest Wholesale.
NO experience. pra cticaily no capital need
ed. We furnish everything; teach You TO
manage your own permanent. big paying
business; s3.06O-s5. 900 e year. Particular re-
free: give nge, occupation. references
w. I. Rswleish CO.. ssi Liberty Street.
Freeport, III.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. t.ach.r mann
voice, desires position summer months
conservatory training. AdlEess box
l. 700. care The Dispatch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

S!>LESMAS wanted: high powered man
capable OF chgn!n. 5000 or more SELL
Ing direct advertising 10 ali lines bust
ness Liberal commission basis. pcrman-
"nt connection with established house .
give age and pact experience. John
Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

SELL Holmes tires and tubes. No capital
required; $loe weekly income. Price
sells them, quality gets recorders.
Hoimes Rubber Co.. 1902 West Fifteenth.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

S2S WEEKLY UP-Fascinating employ
ment mailing circulars at home now
open. Also fine travelling positions
either sex. experience Unnecessary
Write quick for work. Workers Ser
vice Co.. Dept. %, Jacksonville, Fla.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

AuENTS--ise.s:eo week: free samples.
cold hlsn letters, any on. can pu; on
.tor. windows: big demand. Liberia!
offer 10 general agents. Metallic Lot
tor Co.. ,z5 y. Clark, Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

SAbESMES calling on the furniture trade
TURN your spare time into dollars by
handling our quick selling specially on
tho s!ds 30 per cent commission paid on
receipt OF orders. Samples free. Ad-
dress Dept. A. Lock Box No. o., Clinton,
Iowa.
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MERCHANDISE
Business Equipment

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES typewriter. No. o.:
IKE new: bargain ~ t25. L,sakc o s.
sixth. bctwnon Main and Cary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

FREE SAMPLES. showing nnishcs, new
method rcnnishins chandeliers. bras.
beas' autos: slo daily without capital
or experience. Write today. Gunm,tal
Co. - Obi. Dccatur LII
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

" An IED--EncrBetic. capable, expert
enecd Goa! salesman to nell Virginia and
west virginia Goals on commission basis
oniy. No ekpenpcs advanced. but liberal
commission. Excellent opportunity FOR
capable man who can produce. Address.
~ Hamilton National Bank building,
Chattanooga. Tennessee
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EMPLOYMENT
naieaplon anu Agents


AGENTS -DtrTRihUToRs = Cell proven
speciality 10 automobile owners. Earn
big money, Itssy seilins season now
OF haul. Orders incrpastnE. Here's
your opportunity to get ahead, write
Today Zoe details, Trio Iu-6oie Manu-
featuring Gon,pany, Findlat. Ohio.
AGENTS - Wonderful new aluminium
ruaster Hnd combination cooker; re-
narkabio East sales; big profits; new
credit plsai unlimit.d business. with
no capital REQUIRED. Wilson Utensil Co..
k&0 East Third. Dayton. Ohio.
AonNTs--Gs. busy on auto bright. only
guaranteed auto body and furniture
polish On market; 1909 profit; no
capital. Sample furni1hed. Thurston
Mfg. Co., 5ot Ark Street, Dayton. Ohio.
40 ENTs--Opportunity nj your door.
Greatest potential possibility ever come
your wayt R:tort for Fordr. tnerensps
mileage ono third. Rstaiis SO. Writ,
or wiro for exclusive territory and dig
counts. Whoisssis ohiyi ITO FREQ Press
Detroit, Mich.
AGBSTs-simply oolnins money applying
enttspiash water strainera; wonderful
dish protector device. Write. Feucet-irlt
Maiden. MAss.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

TEAChEB-Lady OF foreign birth and
education. graduate from music and
French, desires position In summer
school or community: has also expert
once IN primary grade work. references
address Miss ~ v. Lavner. watha
y. &.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

SALESMEN-New Idea in ndvertIsjne lend
pencils; larger commissions. Write u.s.
CoFman Pencil Co.. office. Sis Mull,n
Bldg. Cedar Rapids. Iowa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

ARMY SHOE GENTS-3Gs week selling
from samples to consumer. Commission
III advance. Enormous 'lenand. Ber-
mans Army store, Dept Il l. 40y
Fourth. Evansville. Ind.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

MoNTGhuF--For sale, secsnd mortgage
notes amounting to sslVg. payable t36
per month. VIII sacrincs for cash
Recommended by reliable rea, estate
nIH. DoS iLe. cry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

''Nl'f.H N-HISh- c!aHs spec!aIty nalcs-
HAN desired. IL you ARE Interested I'm
your future and would ike to connect
with corporation wiling to gay Tor
your ability. 'ohc where tho association
environment AID prestige IS an asset to
So"r every tEort, and where Az un.
limited Held and every opportunity Is
oreh FOR your advancement 10 that place
on the ladder OF success you have often
hoped TO reach. call at Room alO. No.
lth North Ninth Street, aud begin to
climb Sec Mr. sweet
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

SALEshNS-ro carry side limo
Suaeroieun. feii base moor covering OF
exceptional merit. Liberal comm isstons.
SUPERIOR Carpet Mills, :i2 Chestnut St,
I'hiIadelplia, Pa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19
FOR SALE.

shoe-reparinE shop: electric: Broad
street. Billiard parlor; coiored section;
bargain. News stand and conf.ctI pnery:
cheap rent Moving picture theatcr: 200
seats. Drug Store; business section; terms.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

ADVERTISING SALESMEN-Our men net
from $50 per week up; commission DHsis.
Excellent opportunity In your home ter
ihoTy. Old established business. Mr..
Ehlston. $40 Wade ST.. Cincinnati, Ohio.
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ADDRESS MR.. KAYE.

SEVERAL CANVAsSERs. Apply ~. ~
Fire; Street after r. ~.
GENERAL houseworkcr, Ronccvcrtc. ".
Va; couples FOR Virginia and the North !.
cooks. maihs. butler,. 800 East Main.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

GAS FIRE in any cook stove from coal
OIL. Sew selling plan. no Investment;
experience unnecessary; &c, big offer
u. ;. MIS-. Co.. Dept. %, Coiu,nbux
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Situations Wantcd-AiaIe 4

CANDY MAKER Icoiorcd) wishes work az
helper in candy kitchen: no objection
TO leaving city. Call or write. Candy
Maker. 5ia East Federal Street. Rich
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

SIDE LINE pocket samples: high grade
men only; no other need apply. Adj
Neft!slnE novelty Co., Newton. Iowa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

WE pay 33s weekly. CSC hour spare time.
selling hosiery. guaranteed wear four
months. Spring line. Big opportunity.
Experience unnecessary P.rfectwenr
Mills. Darby. Pa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

PARTNER wanted With u.Bae ard ser.
vices In good proiitab!s tuslnessi stanoe-
rapher preferred; cne-,h!rd interest.
+. o. Box pJI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

INVENTOR s;Srtlss motorists; ineehsnie ca,
marvel prsvsnts blurred mindshieids; one
swipo koepsy entire Windshield viens "a
hours; railways Same; soils u; Nts
pocket; ysHr's guarantee; Clar6 sold u
two hours. Security Mfg. Co., Dept.
slS, Toledo, Ohio.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

AUTO ACCESSORY-Get into accessory
business today; Si2 daily easy. / show
you how Capital experience un-
necessary. Sample free. Excl, 1865
hollywood, Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

FOR SALE. two oxtra nnc Whifo Rock
cockcreis. Fischel strain; ono pen shep-
herds Anconas; ak pullots. ono cock
sixth Street. 49,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

OLD. established h-1u wants an aggressive
salesman to represent them In Virginia.
Sell hno beverage line To the country
trade; % per cent commission: $50 week
!? drawing account. Red Cross Mfg Co.
Dept. A, 81. Louis Mo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

NEW dc luxe sanitary brushes; positively
best house to house limo. Raissmsn ar-
tuaiiy e!.nrinE 49,; weekly, sAnforL
brush Co, s<t Luke Htrroi. Chluaun
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

a BUSINESS of your own--Hake sparh-
inS Slass name plates, numbers
theckeTboards, nedaliions. signs; big
illustrated book mailed free. e.
Palmer. 209 Wooster. Ohio,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

TERRITORY agents. Light is n necessity.
Get exclusive on Big Beam, Distinctive
attractive, merltorious combination spot.
isht, general light and signal light.
send for circular. Murphy Mfg Co.
sf Stock Exchange Bldg. Portland,
oregon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

AGENrS-s96 to $50 weekly, paid daily
introducing Two-ih Ono reversible rain
cont one aide storm coat, other side
dress coat. Just write orders. Wa de.
Iiver and collect. Write for terms OF
free sample. Low prices. big commits
sion. Mnc-o. Chico Mills Co.. Coat 1879,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

CREDIT MANAGER-wanted a connec-
ton with n large firm or CORPORATE as
credit and collection manager: ten
years experience: now employed Reply
to 40. care The Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

as TO .l5o wEEKLY-Free samples:
lowest priced gold window letters for
stores. oiiiecs. Anybody can do It,
Large demand; exclusive territory
Acme Letter Co, tsoi Congress, Dept.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

saSE incorporating expenses and taxes
ana avoid personai liability b. ORGANIC
my your company on the rexuia ton
common law plan under q dec,arntlon nr
trust: any one. anywhere can MI in
National standard Forms tprspared by
recognized attofneys). ana begin doing
business same day. Pamphlet 1863 free
T.. 3 Demaree. Legal Blank Printer
6l3 Walnut. Kansas city, Mo,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

EVERYBODY uses extracts. Bell duo
Double Strength Esttsctr. Complete
line household Necessities. BiE repeat
.r. wriio today. Duo Co.. Dept. Ei:.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

HOUSEHOLDS FURNTTURE anu good sec.
0nd -hand clothes for sale. Call Bouic-
ward ao2iW.
FOR SALE--A very handsome, iarSe. full
plumuge paradise bird (black). Phone
Madison 1921.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

in and utility shopping bags. Hot
water bottles. waterproof kitchen aprons
Handle these fast-seiling articles and in
crease your income. For nineteen years
we have been manufacturing good iner-
chandise. New selling outfit free. I'm
proved Mfg. Co.. Dept. :57. Ashland, Ohio.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

AuENTS-s5 To SIS daily introducing new
guaranteed hosiery. Must wear or re-
placed free. Neither experience or
capita! required. Write orders; we de-
liver ana collect. Samples furnished
contain all co!Ors grades, including full
fashion silks. Mac-o-Chee Mills Co.,
Don't. Dab. Cincinnati ObIn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

registered man, single. a position; best
OF references Address Druggist. 1920
Cameron Street, Alexandra, VA.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

SAWMlif. for rn,e. all compIatc, now
doing good work. about :Ih mIies from
Tayiorsr!ile; 90 N.-r. boiler. 80 II.-r.
ehKine' NO. Lane mill. cutoff snw,
edBer. sawdust conycyor log cnr,,
wagons ana toola. rendy to 20 10 work.
Stnr I.uinbct Co. Tayiorsville Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

SOLICIT accounts for large collection
agency; $lu0 weekly easiiy earned. Az
ply Immediately for valuable territory
Illinois Adjusting Corporation, "a East
Van Buren, Street, Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

TfPIST wanted to do addressing and
mailing circulars. etc. at home. Box
asp. cafe The Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

$1,000. SECOND McRTuAuE. i2-mohth
note; ample security: attractive dis
souht. ulad to show property any time
10 interested party In position ID hapdis
note. Act quick. 7. o. unI lnas
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

WANTED. fist class sales representative
for local agency by established manu-
facturer. State experience and reference
to ability and character. Box 2S2
Charleston s. cs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

-NGbNTs a3eo month: steady pay; new
'st aiyih written guarantees hosiery;
complste line. including silks. You
sinply display samples and write orders,
our pay il advance daily. we de-
iHcr hnd col!ect; experience unnecessary.
IIy u OUT Jennings Mfg. Co., Trial II
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

WILL sacrifice first mortgage note at
good discount to raise sVmo cash Inn
mediateiy. Box 272. care The Dis
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

YOU can make 500 at once selling Magic
Marvel washing compound; also bluing
pnddle, absolutely new. Bggeat sellers.
Steady 300T profit business. Free
samples. Mitchell Co., 1914 East Sixty
first, Chicago
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

MEN OR WOMEN can easily earn SIS TO
$50 weekly. Wonderful plan and pleas
ant work. Write quick. Manufacturer.
Box ~, Dodson. Mo.
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Statesmen and Agents

TO .l2 day easy. $50 !isnt-
weight i"s;-se!iinG popular priced neces-
Stiles. food nIvors. perfumes. soaps.
toilet preparations, etc. Agents outfit
free. Write today. Quich, now. Aneri-
can Products Co.. seas American Bldg.
rIHcinUuti. Oiio.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

! CLERICAL and general office worh one
years experience. Ave months expert
ence stenosraphy and bookkeeping. Run-
dulph tl7-W.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

PUT AND TAKE asieshosfds tsil all pool
rooms, cigar siorsHi uoufsrtieners; e25
days coinnis'isni new. eSoiusiyei sales
IN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

$1,000 EVERY YEAR, $4,000 easy in spare
time. We share profits with you besides
Sell Weather Monarch ra!ncoats. Ask
about 'Duol Coat No. 999. Get sample
rdincoat free. Associated Raincoa;
Agents. Inc, i4G North Wells chica 40.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-19

NO dull times selling food--Feopie must
cat. Federal distributors make big
profits: $4,000 yearly and up; no capital
or experience needed. guaranteed sales.
unsoid goods can he returned. Your
Hess; repeat orders sure. Exclusive
territory. Write Federal Pure Food Co.,
Chicago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-14

ard 7 noticed her sad eyes and her
cheerful smile. and I said:
Yes. / guess Il was"
And I really do suppose il was
and yet
I wonder il YOU would have had
The patience and the foresight. and
The courage 90 do what this woman
dldP wonder u I would. either?
This man really did come back. -
bat what II he hadn't What 4
he had just dragged the woman and
the children down with him into he
slime and the m.re2
Would the patience and the cour-
age and the faith have paid then?
Well it's all in our own hearts,
after aII-the sorry and the way 4;
ends
wonder how many Of us realize
tlat2
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-14

Tel a man that a girl IS pretty
and hc won't osk whether she's in
telug-nt or not but tell him that
she's intelligent. and he'll imm edit
ate.y want YOU 10 guarantee that
she's pretty before you introduce
him
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-14

Dim and he viii rise and follow her.
Yes. ms dear 7 think we would be
better II we read and thought and
talked more abeut good people and
true hearts and faithful lives and ]
thank YOU for your letter telling as
this beautiful story.
II He wors. thing about IT,"
said the woman with the cheer
fu smile and the sad eyes.
was that 1 was afraid I'd stopped
caring for him. and I knew II ] did
that the whole thing was gone
youth. hope, trust happues.-
everything,
$50 I used 70 pray-oh, yes I did
regular old fashioned prayer'-and
I always prayed 20 oe helped -
keep on loving him, that's OBJ that
kept me alive-and him. too.
1T wac hard sometimes awfu,ly
hard lie was so sweet and good
humored. and kindly. and clever.
when he was himself But when ne
wasn't himself he was mean and
stngy. and Jealous and fauir-fnd-
ing. and qUarre lsOme -and OH. 80
Uuuttcrably silly,'
"The Real Jack"
THAT was me worst Of 1.-THE
Stiffness.
Its awfully hard TO love man
when he makes you ashamed Of
I him, and I was ashamed OF Jack
I more than half the time.
Besides. It's awfully dangerous
20 10 -
| apologize for him. or make excuses
/ for him. II hurts his vanity and
| makes his concelt suffer. and when
| YOU hurt mans seIf-esteem you
! XIII the only thing mat keeps him
alive
do you know what / used TO do
\ when Jack was particularly silly.
/ and made me particularly ashamed?
! I used TO get out his old letters and
/ read them over and over and hunt
I up his bOOk-you know that first
/ one he wrote. shat was really so
wonderful-and Ia say to myself.
] now that's Jack-the real jack
| He's the one 7 love. he's the one L
| respect he's the one / admire. This
I other Jack is his twin. He looks
like him, talks Ike hlm-but Il
] isn't the Jack married at all.
! so I managed and pretended,
and cOmforted myself and praised
/ Jack and quoted his old letters and
passages from his book, and pulled
I him back. back, back up out of the
! slime and the mud and for FIVE
| years before he died he was the real
\ Jack again and / didn't have 10
/ work day and night 10 keep on low
/ ing him
See, here's the bOy-Jack's boy
/ end mine-he's at college now; cap
i tain OF the football team. smart as
a whip, good as gold and worships
\ the memory Of his father.
Here's the girl-this one in the
oval frame. She's visiting her aunt
now but she's coming home i'm
time TO 20 10 the junior prom with
/ her brother. He says she'll be -he
/ prettiest girl there, too.
Sweet? She's as sweet as a
whole bunch Of sweet peas. and az
bright as she can be. Doesn't she
look exactly like jack
In Our Own Hearts.
I'm so glad I had the courage
and the faith TO keep on loving him
Don't you think it was worth it?'
And 1 looked at the two photo
graphs and at the proud mother.