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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23
GASOLINE UP

Gasoline has been going up lately,
and the government wants to know
why. So do several million car-owners.
It is naturally supposed, when the
price of any standard commodity
starts climbing, that there is a scarcity
actual or impending. Yet the Federal
Bureau of Mines reports that the ma
tional stock of gasoline on hand the
first Of April was S54,000,00O gallons,
far more than ever before at that
time of year. Moreover, further in
creases of the reserve supply are ex-
pected as result of an increase in the
number of active refineries.
In these circumstances, it would
naturally be expected that gasoline
prices would be lowered rather than
inflated 1t is not evident that pro-
duction is costing any more. With
lowered cost of materials and labor
in general, it should cost less, unless
there is some special factor of ex-
pense in the oil business. An impress
sion is given that the gasoline is be-
ing held for export, thus making an
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23
REVELATIONS OF A WIFE
Why Lillian Said eyes, Madss. It's
-
: ADELE GARRISON

Why Lillian Said .sYes, Madee, It's
+, Up To You"
| I slept soundly until Katherine
hand upon my shoulder Weakened me.
The room was almost in darkness. and
the light which cleaned from the hall
/ told me that dusk had fallen.
Come, sleepy-head," Katherine said
cheerily. For lady who declared
that she couldn't sleep a wink no mat
ter what happened. you've certainly
| turned a neat little trick in the slum-
Der line"
You put something in that hot
spieed milk, you little wretch" 1 ac-
cused her, laughingly, as rose hastily
from the couch and prepared to dress
Then, as the remembrance of my
fathers cablegram came back to my
drowsy brain the smile died from my
lips and the weight of terrified uncer-
! tainty as to his fate rolled back upon
me.
Katherine who had turned on the
electric light and was busying herself
| in helping me, saw the transaction OF
my mood. I knew it by the flash OF
understanding IN her eyes. But she
made no comment, for which blessed
her.
There will be a nice hot supper for
you in the library as soon as you're
ready" she said after a minute. Lii
lians waiting for you"
The simple words sent a thrill Of ex-
element through me. The hot supper
of which Lillian had spoken, Lillian
herself waiting-these things must
mean that Allen Drake had been To-
Gated and that in few short moments
should be starting upon the most
| important commission Lillian had yet
given me.
| had gathered enough from Lillian's
manner as well as from my fathers
letter to realize that the paper con-
| cealed in my wrist watch was one OF
the utmost importance to my country.
Suppose something should happen to
prevent my delivering it to Allen
Drake! The very thought turned me
faint. / put out my hand to Kathe-
rine.
A CHEEKY Scene.
You managed to put me to Sleep
said, as I chung to the firm hand
| held out to me- Haven't you some-
thing to stiffen my courage2"
"A cup of strong coffee viii heir"
she said practically, "and 1 imagine
Lillian will do the rest" she finished
whimisically. Come on now, dash
some cold water over your face and
hands, and you'll feel twice as fit"
| I did as she babe me. and then we
went down the hall to the library.
Lillian greeted me with a warm kiss,
and then busted herself with the cof-
fee machine, afer signalling Katherine
to lock the door.
The scene was CHEEKY enough to
brace up any ones shal1y nerves. "A
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23
a RUSTIC RAMsLE

watched the crab grass claw its way
BY no means backward through the
day
heard the dogwood bark FUN oft,
With pussy willows mswing soft.
The larkspur warbled in the sky,
Swept clean by broom corn growing
high;
The eggplant caekled as I passed,
And coxcombs crowed at growing fast.
The COW slipped on the meadow bank
For It was dampe where leeks were
rank;
The four o'clocks were striking five,
TO daylight saving rules alive.
The foxglove was a trifle scuffed
The mignonette the candytuft;
verbenas threw the adverbs back;
The pansy called the pot herb slack.
With phlox that multiply each night,
And all the cosmos brave and bright,
ne farmer should make lots of kale-
IfaTay means can, he Gamma fail.
New York Herald.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23

gatelegged table was drawn up before
the fireplace and on It were laid places
FOR. three. A chatting dish with the
noise OF the water bubbling beneath
it gave promise OF some hot, tooth
some dish, and other covered dishes
spelled Betty's generous Lnterpreta-
ton Of Lillians order.
''Ah, AIadge. you make a good vaud-
eville performer If you could only get
dressed as quickly as this" Lillian said
approvingly, as Katherine and I sat
down opposite her.
katherine deserves the credit
returned
Lillian Prepares Madse.
Lillian flashed an approving smile at
katherine.
1T doesn't matter which one gets
| time" she said briskly. Now let's
make good supper. I'm hungry
how about you. girls"
Ravenousi" smiled Katherine. and
hoped that Lillian would accept the
nod Of the head / gave her as answer.
/ felt far too excited, too wrought up
to eat. but / knew that Lillian would
manage in some way to make me
swallow the amount OF food she
thought necessary for my strength.
''Then I'm sure you'n appreciate
Betty's creamed chicken. Lillian re-
turned without further notice OF me.
serving US with the chicken and the
other culinary triumphs which Betty-S
skill had provided. u
She let no hint fail OF the errand
before me until we had finished the
supper. anil she kept up such an en-
tertainsng running commentary upon
things of interest to all OF US that
forgot for the while that the task on
hand, and in the forgetting, ate and
drank as she had planned for me.
But the moment we had finished,
Lillian dropped her casual manner as
she would have discarded a mask.
Springing up from her chair she drew
the table, with Katherines help. away
from the fireplace, and threw a cloth
over It.
Betty can clear away later" she
said practically. "Now Madge, sit down
and listen carefully, Katherine, are
her wraps and bag ready?"
Right here" Katherine returned
efficiently Can you spare me now?"
Nonsense" Lillian returned. ''Sit
down. I've explained everything 10
you. There are no secrets between
us three"
Then she turned TO me.
Not only viii you be obeying your
fathers wish, my dear by delivering
the message into Allen brakes hands
yourself, but although we were able TO
get a phone message TO him, we found
it impossible to send him letter with
out loss of time or danger OF disclose
ing his connections.
yes, Madge, it's up to you"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23
ELKS WILL STAGE PARADE
TO CELEBRATE INITIATION

are straining every effort to see that
nothing is overlooked 70 make a sue
cess Of their endeavors 70 make to-
night one OF grand entertainment.
The new membership has grown TO
numbers unexpected and continues 10
grow each day.
The Elks are looking for bigger pos
sibilities in numbers and feel safe in
thinking that before their Pep Nam
ager" Of the Drive Committee is
through. he win bring the membership
up to the largest Elks' lodge in the
state OF Florida.
After the parade the initiation OF
over 100 new members viii go into ef-
feet.
The public OF Pensacola is cordially
invited to watch the parade, which win
start from their new Home at 7:45.
A word to the wise is sufficient.
Pensacola band viii start a concert
at 7 D. m, in front Of their new home.
Immediately after, things win begin
to happen that win interest every
body.
Get your place in line and keep both
eyes open for results.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23

until recently the majority attempted
ton remains at about the same level
as heretofore, with the mills operating
on normal schedules but with practi-
cally all content to await a more urg-
ent demand before taking steps to in
crease the output.
Aside from production difficulties
with which an important element OF
the hardwood industry is beset, condi-
tions in this market are steadily right
ing themselves. At present the manu-
facturers are favored with what may
be termed a diversified demand and
even if the aggregate movement is
not impressively large, the situation
shows vast improvement over that of
several months ago when the bulk of
the business was confined to a few
Items. The shrinkage of stocks goes
on without interruption and present
Indications are that this process Will
not be halted until midsummer when
the industry, if present calculations
hold true, will be permitted to resume
normal operations. OF the wood users,
the furniture and automobile Indus
tries are perhaps the best customers
at present, but these buyers are giving
but little heed to future requirements
Flooring manufacturers maintain an
active outlet for the better grades of
oak and from the probable needs of
the builders this season it would seem
that the position of these woods is
assured. The approach OF the coming
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23

Already much interest has been
aroused in the plans for Baby Week
which are going forward with very
satisfactory results.
The work in Pensacola is being spon-
sored by Miss Margaret Duffy, public
health nurse, who is assisted by Mrs.
{C. NJ. Sweeney, chairman Of the Baby
Week committee.
The examinations viii be held at the
state laboratory, North Palafox street
on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thurs
day, May 80, 81, and June 1, and for
the coIored people. Friday and Satur-
day, June 2. and 8.
Miss Duffy whose services were Sc
cured by the Florida Federation OF
Women's clubs from the United States
Public Health Service, win have the
assistance Of the state board of health,
and the women of Pensacola, children
under six years Of age being eligible
for examination.
In addition to the examinations, lee
lures will be given on diet for children
from babyhood to school age, prenatal
influences. and other matters Of i'm
portance to the mother and child, ex-
aminations taking place each day from
10 to II, and from 1880 to 400.
Anyone wishing further information
may call Mrs. Sweeney at 23s. or Miss
Duffy at 2s9.
Cars Needed
Women of Pensacola interested in
the success Of Baby Week and who
own automobiles, are asked to lend
their services in taking the mothers
and babies TO and from the laboratory
for examinations.
Many of the mothers interested and
who most need attention for their
babies, and the information which win
be received. make their homes on the
outskirts Of the city, not convenient to
the car lines, or else on belt lines
which require long and inconvenient
ride, and the work would be greatly
facilitated If the services Of a suffi-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23
CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS

Pressure OF the strong demand of
the last six weeks has placed the Ium-
Der market completely in the hands
of the sellers, says the Southern Lum-
herman for the week ending May 20.
AS demand undoubtedly has not yet
reached its crest, the coming season
then viii witness conditions akin to
those Of the present, with the strong
probability that the situation viii be
rendered more acute by inadequate
supplies. In those branches of the
industry where activity is. most pro-
nounced, the upward price tendency
that has been under way for some
time is gaining momentum, and from
present indications transactions OF the
mediate future viii be on a plane of
values considerably higher than that
of the present.
Last week another upward surge of
the Southern pine market carried the
volume Of orders to what is perhaps
the second highest point in the history
Of the industry. IN the meantime a
slight decline in production widened
the breach between orders and output,
and resulted in a heavy increase in the
files of the untitled orders. Since the
IL of March, subscribers to the South
ern Pine Association report an in
crease in untitled orders Of more than
five thousand cars. and, facing this
situation, the manufacturers are find
ing it impossible to make prompt ship
ments. Lately the strong demand from
the retailers who are called upon to
supply the heavy needs of the building
industry has been supplemented by
unexpectedly heavy buying on the part
of the railroads. Steps to rehabilitate
and bring the rolling stock of the rail-
roads up to normal requirements Of
the nation, have resulted in an urgent
demand for car material. However, the
major portion of the lumber now in
movement ultimately win be used for
construction purposes, and the volume
Of building now under way or project
ed, doubtless will cause this to hold
true all season. Southern pine prices
show a restless upward trend. while
the coHtinued disparity between pro-
duction and orders is increasing the
uneasiness OF the manufacturers lest a
runaway market develops.
With the North Carolina pine man
ufacturers generally unwilling to sell
very far ahead. business in these cir
cles largely is determined by the vol
ume Of current production. Demand
for this wood recently has shown no
important increase. but, nevertheless.
manufacturers have a ready outlet at
satisfactory prices for all the material
available for market Among the
producers there is a feeling that prices
are about to undergo an upward re-
vision; hence, they are reluctant to
accept heavy orders for future ship
ment. Indications Of impending this
change are to be found in the apparent
willingness of buyers to accept with
out question the present lists, whereas
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23
EVANGELIST DELIVERING
SERIES STRONG SERMONS

The Harding meeting with the
Church of Christ, Jackson and Alcaniz
streets is progressing satisfactorily.
The evangelist is delivering strong
discourses on fundamental subjects.
On Lords day his subject was taken
from Tim. S:16,17, THE Word of Cod,
in the evening the lesson was taken
from Eek, 33, Individual Work., and
on Monday evening from Heb. 11:6.
God Is. Tuesday evening his sub
ject viii be THE Book God Has Given.
The speaker uses fit and appropriate
Illustrations to drive home his points.
The singing is congregational. No
collections.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23

The or q n a "
stroke consists of three movements:
the leg movement. arm stroke and the
breathing. Each OF these should be
learned separately and then combined.
start with the leg movement.
stand with you heels together and
your hands on your hips. Lift your
right leg up. with your knee pointing
out TO the side. until the heel almost
touches the left knee. Kick out the
right leg, until it is straight. The
right foot should be about twenty-four
inches from the left. Bring the foot
down to the starting position using
quick, smart motion. Repeat this
action with left leg.
Learn the arm stroke next.
stand with your feet together.
Place your hands. palms down and
fingers pointing forward. before your
chest about ten inches below your
chin. Hold the fingers of each hand
close together.
Move your hands forward until your
arms are extended ahead fun length.
Then. when you have reached out as
far as possible, turn the palms out
ward. and with your thumbs pointing
toward the ground, describe a quarter
circle with each arm, bringing the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23

Walter walked slowly out Of the
beautiful garden and closed the gate
behind him. Much as he wanted to
stay, he dared not for fear Of getting
his father into trouble with the
crotchety old head gardener, who
rallied against having any "destroyin'
young -uns'' in the wonderful garden
Of the manor house.
Father" said Walter that night.
why can't / have garden OF my
own? You could bring me some seeds
or plants they don't want
His father pushed back his chair
angrily. Don't let me hear you talk
that way again." he exclaimed. MY
son is not going to be a gardener.
Never talk to me about gardens again.
Down in the glen beyond the house.
Walter made his flower garden. start
cd with seeds he had found back Of
the greenhouse. 1t was all a secret.
and he was always in fear Of being
discovered.
One day he was working over his
garden when a shadow appeared above
him. He looked up with sudden fear,
and there stood the master Of the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23

Sin consists OF selling out cheap.
--tJ-
No truth is understood until it is
obeyed.
Marriage is a tie, but not necessar-
ily moose.
The man who goes straight up never
gets very high.
BY killing a fly now you do the
same for posterity
When flapper bushes you have to
take her word for il.
Being on the brink OF despair isn't
as bad as jumping Off
A friend is a man who cusses the
same people you cuss.
A mans faith is known by his alley
as well as his front yard.
%
Pride may go before a fall. even
when a fellow falls in love.
There is nothing more divine on
earth than simple humanity.
-S-
Fools who have the most advice to
spare often need it the most.
o.
None OF the men who would make
perfect husbands are married.
o.
The school Of experience doesn't
b,ld .rrd H., tsnv,
%
Fortunate is the individual who has
long memory and short tongue.
One way to punish man for his
sins Is to make him live with them.
Luck may knock at the front door,
but Il takes hard work to force 1t open,
An occasional look at your boys
room may explain why he is in the
street so much.
In Boston a neighbours rent was cut
because the landlords baby cried at
night Alta baby
Recipe for perpetual Ignorance: BE
proud Of your opinion and content
with your knowledge.
d
Some OF those politicians throwing
their hats Into the ring don't care what
happens to their hats.
49,
Every now and then a man wishes
the daily report that Congress isn't do
ing anything, was true.
When the farmer ceases to function
there will be plenty of food for
thought, but little to eat.
~
flight ruins dandelion wine" says a
specialist. Yes, when you make dan
delion wine keep It dark.
Il Is seven years bad luck for
breaking a mirror and often more
than that for breaking a law.
In London they are cutting off their
little toes so they can wear narrow
shoes. Amt the women awful?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23
DID HIM MORE coon.

Many men and women suffer from
backache, rheumatic pains. stiff joints,
sore muscles and other results Of kid
ney trouble because they neglected the
first warning symptoms. Foley Kidney
Pills aid the kidneys to throw out pol
sonous weste matter that causes pa
and misery. Stephen Lewis, EIdridge,
KY, writes. "Foley's Kidney Pills did
me more good than all the other medi-
cine I ever took. had kidney trouble
ten years. don't have any pain like /
had before took them.-Sold every
where.-Advertisem
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23

the quarter circles. at the same time
taking a deep breath. AS your hands
come to the chest position, raise your
right leg. Start your hands forward,
at the ~ame time Strengthening out
the right legs When the arms are
almost fully extended to the front,
bring your right foot down to the
ground with considerable fore e !.
When the hands again reach the
chest. raise the left leg. and so on.
using one leg and then the other for
each stroke.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23

manor. looking down at him intentiy.
Walter was on his feet in an instant
trying to explain. his throat dry with
terror. And somehow he found himself
telling about Sandy. and about raising
flowers. And the master listened.
Then he took him into the house aud
into his big library and pulled cut
book after book on natural science
and It all seemed dream to Walter
"And to think" old Sandy would
say. in days 70 come. when he spoke
Of his acquaintance with Walter
Blum. the great naturalist. that IL
was me started him gardening"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23

on dry land more
easily than in water.
Most b e gin n / n &
swimmers have a
fear OF water, and
the presence of this
fear retards ones
progress in aster-
ing tho stroke. II the
would be swimmer
accustorns himself to
the stroke before he
enters the water he
viii learn how to
swim more quickly
than he otherwise
would.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23
Headed by Band VIII Start at 7:45
From In Front OF New Elk
Home on East Garden street.

The big parade-weather permitting
will come through tonight.
Everything is set to give the Fans
and curiosity seekers of Pensacola the
real sensation of the season.
The public is cordially invited to
witness the most unique stunt ever
pulled in Pensacola.
Every Elk will be in line to make
the parade a success. and there is be-
ing no expense spared to accomplish
results.
The sight of the new members who
will be gassed or drowned about nine
o'clock-the one lonesome individual
Elk" whose wife is out Of town.
will be worth seeing.
The features that are being put
into shape will amuse as well as inter-
est the sight -seeers.
The candidates will also be inter-
ested later.
The committee handling this parade
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23

your arms shoot for
ward at the begin
ming of the stroke.
Inhale as they start
b a c k W a r. d in the
stroke. BY the time
your h a n d s have
reached the chest
position your lungs
should be filed.
The fourth step
consists OF t h Q s Q
three parts of the
8 tro k e combined.
Stretch your arms
out in front OF you.
Bring them hack in
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23
THE SWIMMING CLASS Lesson l

arms stiffly back until they extend at
right angles to your body from your
shoulders. Bend the elbows slowly,
bringing your hands back to the
starting position. As you do. turn
your hands SO that the palms again
are toward the ground.
The third thing to learn Is the
breathing.
Breathe smoothly and easily. not
jerkily. Inhale through the mouth and
exhale through the nose. Exhale as
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23

Jack Gihon is one of the best
swimming teachers in America. If
you don't know how 70 swim. here's
your chance TO learn. If you do
know how, he will teach you div
ing, fancy swimming, and speed
strokes.
There are eleven moro articles in
tho series.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23
EXAMINATIONS FOR BABY WEEK WILL BEGIN
ON MAY 80 AND CONTINUE THROUGH JUNE

Client number OF cars could be secured
to transport the others and babies.
Mothers who wish to talk with Mrs.
Sweeney or Miss Duffy and those
wishing to offer their cars are asked
to Communicate with one or the other
over the phone at the earliest oppor-
UNITY
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23

season has stimulated the box manu-
facturers to greater activity, produc-
ing an increase in the movement of
lower grades of one or two varieties.
During the last week prices remained
steady at levels heretofore reported.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23

artificial domestic shortage. Whatever
the situation, it ought to be thorough
ly cleared up. If the public is to pay
war prices for an essential fuel it de-
serves to know why Tuscaloosa
News.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23

Good health means a good business
But bad health is bad business.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23

There is one consolation for the
man up tree-he lives high.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23
THE SHORT STORY, JR.
Glen Garden

o w M A n z
times" said old
Sandy, fourishing
his hoe threaten
ingiy. ''have I told
we to stay ava 2''
The son OF the as
sistant gardener
drew back. "Out
of here, out OF
h e r e." shouted
Sandy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23

It is peculiar, but a fact, that all
the movements OF the body required in
ordinary swimming may be learned
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23

BY JACK GiHON
The Man Who Taught One Thousand
New Orleans Boys and Girls
How TO Swim.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-23

81 eonsIsts Of seIIIng Out cheap.