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The New York herald., 1922-06-04
State Road Village Poultry Farm

AZ acres rich loamy soil one hour out; !;
handy to station. stores: fine l. room house; /;
large poultry houses other buildings; !;
running brooks; all In best of condition.
Price 81 600. Cash 81 800.
GEO. A. RULE. PRINCETON. N. J.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-11-18

These brilliant little Nanette fans
began their careers humbly In France,
one Of them, as plain, small pairs
leaf and the other as plated fiber
fan. BY means of paint, satin ribbons,
organdie or millinery flowers they have
graduated into the smart set and will
accompany gay frocks to joyous par
ties. One of the fans pictured has
shirred binding of ribbon in green. Its
handle is bound with ribbon, finished
with loop and organdie roses in soft
colors adorn it. Painted flowers or
millinery flowers and foliage adorn the
plated fan and ribbon covers Its
handle
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-11-18
ADVENTURE CALLS

$50 glad to learn you could
be out, Judge" she SAID, the
least perceptibIe hesitancy in
her Uoice. Permit me to pre-
sent Judge Cable of the ST.
preme Court; Captain West,
mig fance"
Surprising to Captain West?
Well, rather, inasmuch as it was
the first he had heard of it. A
young engineer, he had returned
from the war with his thirst for
adventure still strong. Answer
ing an advertisement for a young
man willing to engage in serv-
ice of danger he is employed by
a handsome young woman, Ma
tale Coolidge, who takes him to
a dinner party and announces
her engagement. And thereafter
thrills follow fast. 1t appears
that Natalie fears an uncle is
plotting to secure her property.
Anyway, this uncle is murdered
in a cay or two-which adds to
the mysteries which quickly &C
cumulate. And not the least
mysterious is the behavior of the
heroine, who seems to have a
dual personality.
It's not necessary to go farther
with the plot. For this is one of
Randall Parrish's action stories
action, action, action! That's
all that need be said. His first
novel was published in 1904 and
he's been writing two year
ever since. And they sell as fast
as he can write them. The au-
thor was born in 1853 in Illinois,
and practiced law in Wichita,
Kan, 1898. Then he pros
pected for two years in Arizona
and New Mexico. Later he got
into the newspaper business in
Denver, Omaha, Chicago and
other cities. Then he found him
self as a writer Of stirring tales.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-11-18

pleasant voice. 81 trust 1t appeals
thoroughly to that disposition for adj
venture of which you wrote"
Nothing more could be desired. |
am sure" he confessed, surprised at
her tone, and glancing toward her. Il
certainly am left completely In the
dark, unable even to clearly distin-
/. .Ish my mysterious companion In
adventure"
"And there really Is no longer any
occasion for such concealment." She
lifted the heavy curtain beside her.
permitting the grey light to rest upon
her face. II preferred not to be seen
at the park for obvious reasons; but
here, alone with you, such precaution
is quite unnecessary. We are to be
Is the best course"
He saw the face ora young woman
of twenty-four, or FIVE, with dark eyes
and hair, her cheeks flushed with
health and excitement, her lips smll-
ing 1t was face of unusual attrac-
tiveness, not regular. perhaps. in any
of it's features, yet filed with charac-
ter, and glowing with life. He liked the
girl, and believed in her.
II can only thank you," he said,
rather lamely. although | do not
understand now how we could ever
become enemies. Surely, that is not a
threat?"
'Oh no, it is far too true. You have
yet to learn what l require. Yet that
was very nicely said. l take it to
mean your first impression Of me Is
not unfavorable?"
Every far from It. am already
deeply interested in my task. If |
lacked an incentive before, you have
furnished It,"
She laughed again softly, her eyes
still on his face.
Really, 1 had not anticipated such
a sincere compliment. No doubt you
learned these delightful speeches In
France" she answered. very faint
tinge of sarcasm in the words. "How-
ever, this Is very serious matter,
Captain West, and really has nothing
to do with my personal appearance. l
am seeking neither Irritation nor COM
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-11-18

pliment: merely trustworthy agent.
First of all, 1t is necessary that you
comprehend this"
He bowed. impressed by her man.
ner, and somewhat ashamed of his i'm
petuosity.
81 accept the reproof," he said
quietly. "and will endeavor henceforth
not to offend In any way. am en-
tirely at your service"
''There is no offense; I merely
thought 1t hest there should be no mis-
understanding. Now, l am sure we
can proceed intellignntly. Indeed.
am going to frankly confess, l also
like your appearance. This mutual
liking ought to be half she battle. We
have quite ride before us vet; you
may question me If you WISH"
''You mean am to question you
freely"
"Assuredly; while am to remain
quite as free In my answers. That Is
perfectly fair, Is II not?"
AT least. 1t sounds so. Where am
being transported, then7 And why the
dress suit?"
His questions evidently amused, for
her eyes sparkled.
Naturally that query comes first !;
and especially the dress suit. You
have the prejudices of your sex. see.
and without regret. shall endeavor
to reply categorically. vet with reser-
vations. We are going to country
home. where we dine, In company with
a few guests"
81 see: am first Of all to be pro-
jected into society. Are any Of these
guests known to met"
"God forbid: and l may even ven
ture to predict that you will never care
to know any of them again. You are
to be present as my guest. and will so
be welcomed"
II feel the honor: but would 1t not
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-11-18
CHAPTER I
The Lady in the Limousine.

West, still attired in khaki uniform,
orable discharge on his left sleeve,
sat in the club writing room, his feet
comfortably elevated, endeavoring to
extract some entertainment from the
evening paper. The news was not
particularly interesting, however. and
finally. obsessed with the feeling that
it would soon be time for him to serl-
ously contemplate the procuring of
suitable employment, the young man
turned the sheet about rather idly, and
ran his eyes down the columns devoted
to classified advertising.
Half way down the first column, I'M
Ger the head Of miscellaneous" he
paused and read a paragraph with
rome interest; then read 1t over again,
flemitting a soft whistle between his
teeth.
y swell, by Jove!" he said to himself
slowly, "That doesn't sound so bad.
either; out of the ordinary at least.
Say, Thompson" and he turned to
a tall young fellow busily writing at
the adjoining desk, and showed the
paper under his eyes, pointing at the
paragraph which had attracted atten-
ton, with one finger, "What do you
make out Of that. old man?"
The other, rather sober-faced, and
slow of speech. read the advertisement
word by word. with no change of ex-
preston.
"Rot," he said solemnfy. "Either a
Joke, or some scheme on. Why? In
terested in it,"
"In measure, yes. I've a good
mind to answer, and take chance"
you're fool If you do. Matt" de-
cisively, and turning back to his
writing. "That is some. game being
pulled off. Likely as not it means
blackmail. Besides there is no adj
dress"
"1'hat's one thing I like about IT.
retorted the other: "They are in earn
est. and taking no chances Of having
their purpose guessed at BY Jove, |
don't see how any one can get in bad.
merely by finding out what 1t all
means"
swell, do as you please; you would
anyhow. Only you have my advice
West read the item again. He had
been eighteen months in France, and
his discharge from the army had left
him bored and dissatisfied with the
du,l routine of civil life. He dreaded
IN get back into the harness of a
nrosaic existence; even his profession
as a civil engineer had someway lost
,ts charm. He had tasted the JOY OF
adventure. the thrill of danger. and IT
WINS still slluring. This advertisement
promised mystery which strangely
attracted. his imagination.
"Wanted: Young man OF edu-
cation and daring for service In
volving some personal peril. Good
nav. and unusual reward II sue
cessfuI. May have to leave city.
purpose disclosed only In personal
interview
A Thompson had pointed out, TINS
was not signed. ncr any address gwen
West crossed over to an unoc'supee
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-11-18

We can help start the new year
right by giving Christmas gifts of little
pin trees to our women and girl
friends. Two corks and florists pin,
Sharpened at both ends, make the
foundation for the pin tree illustrated.
The large cork--of woods painted
green and the smaller cork is gilded.
They are joined by the long pin, and
into the gilded cork many pins. with
colored heads, are thrust. 70 form a
tree. A band of baby ribbon, tied
about the larger cork, holds small
safety pins.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-11-18

Christmas time is the springtime Of
bright cretonnes when they blossom
out into all sorts Of ingenious and
beautiful gifts. The picture shows a
work or shopping bag folded and UNI
folded. 1t ie merely capaciOus OBJ
hong bag of cretonne, with small en-
velope, bound with braid. sewed to occ
side, and, by means of snap fasteners.
1t can be folded and converted into a
rretty shopping bag.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-11-18

Most people look to Santa Claus to
provide them with mouse slippers and
he always carries a generous supply
of all kinds in his pack. This year
you will find among them beautiful
bedroom slippers. like those shown
above, that. are made of ribbons and
adorned with little ribbon flowers.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-11-18
at was a woman, she seemed
to vanish into thin air-the nan
was empty"
tro BE coNTINuED.)
FLYING High.

"Even Shakespeare repeats HIM
self. ~weil. he repeats Shakespeare.
No Iow-class stun for him."
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-11-18

Every Christmas brings its camisOles
and this years are the daintiest ever.
Mary of them are made of net and
lace, like the model pictured here ;
others, less transparent, of crepe de
chine satin. wide ribbons or georgette.
Baby ribbon adjusts them at the bust
line and flat elastic at the waist. They
are easily made and are lovely gifts
from woman to woman.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-06-23
LONDON TAEATERS START
 "TRIAL PATRON" SYSTEM

LONDON, June 23.-You can now go to the theater in London on trial.
 The summer slump in the theatrical business has induced managers to accept patrons on trial basis. You are given two seats for the perfor- nance and you don't pay for them unless you fell that you had your moneys worth.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-06-23
GREATER AIR
 FORCE IS IDEA OF FULLAM

PORTLAND, Ore, June 23.-"We cimply have to command the air over this continent"
 The speaker was Rear Admiral W. F. Fullam, who was here on his tour of the country in the interest of aero nautics.
 That the next war-if there shall be one-will be won by the nation possessing the most powerful air dreadnaughts is the opinion this naval officer.
 ''We can't let any nation get above us," declared Admiral Fullam, flor if we do we are gone that's all
 'The next time two great naval fleets meet at sea the one having the best air auxiliary is going to be mas ter of the ocean," he continued. "Air- planes will not do away with armies or navies, but the air forces will dom- mate. Get that right-or you will get into trouble"
 Admiral Fullam predicted that the type of the future battleship will be radically changed, and that during the ten-year naval holiday naval archi- tects will have adopted a new kind of floating fortress which will be con- structed to meet the enemy in the clouds.
 Fullam is touring the country as a representative of the National Aero nautic Association of America, whose mission is to promote useful air nav igation. It proposes to see to it that organizations are formed in every American city for aiding mail and bus mess air services, as is being promot- ed in Europe.
 We are going to ask every city to found an air board representing the business mems clubs and chambers of commerce, this board to act in an otNIoOiy IdpdCIty Io lllt tlty SON6IIl- ment and community" asserted Ad- miral Fullam. "These municipal boards will be formed into corps to correspond with the corps area of the army"
 Very satisfactory strides have been made in aeronautics throughout the Middle West, he stated, pointing out the fact that in the seventh corps area there are 239 good landing fields. Before long the city that doesn't get it's mail by airplane will be the exception, the admiral be- lieves.
 The army and navy will have a great trained reserve in the event of war, as a result of the building up of the useful air fleet in time of peace, Fullam said.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-06-23
YOUTH DRIVES AUTO WITK HIS
 NECK BROKEN

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo, June 23. - To have his neck broken, yet to walk, drive a car, play billiards and take light exercises, is the unusual condi- tion of Stewart Sigler, nineteen, for mer star athlete of the Poplar Bluff High School. The case has somewhat baffled the medical scientists.
 Two years ago Sigler with a party of friends was on an outing six miles north of here. During the outing a number of the party sought to refresh themselves with a dip into Black River
 Sigler made a dive off high bank into the depths of the river and struck his head on the rocky bottom. When he came up he felt dazed and made his the serious condition which he was in, he remained at home for several days, his neck becoming partially paralyzed and stiff He had no idea that the trouble was more than the common ailment termed by laymen as "crick in the neck" and not until his condi tion had become alarming did he go to a physician for treatment.
 As soon as the exact cause of his condition was learned Sigler was hur- ried to St. Louis and placed under the care of specialists. An operation was performed and it was found that the fragments holding the vertebrae in the back part of his neck had been broken and stood fraction of an inch apart.
 Sigler was placed in bed, and in an effort to force the two separated DOT tions together so that they might heal thirty pound container of water was suspended from his head as he lay in the hospital. He remained in that condition for five months.
 Only recently did his physicians feel safe in permitting him to leave his bed, and then not until a plaster-paris cast had been constructed about his body and neck to hold the broken portions together and eliminate any chance of having his neck twisted
 Sigler has returned to his home here several times. He went back to the hospital in st. Louis only recent ly, following the taking of an ex- ray picture of his neck and finding that the portions that were pulled apart had moved slightly Whether or not another operation, more serious than any in the past, will have to be undertaken is not yet determined.
 Sigler has gone through the long seige with a spirit that is amazing. ! Not a time has he complained of his troubles When his condition war rants the removal of the cast, Sig Ter says, it will have to be cut from his body with chisel
 Attending physicians declare th"t '~ has a good chance to completely TO- cover, but the operation yet to be made is one of the most serious in the surgical profession.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-06-23
BLIND MAN ESTED
 BY ILLINOIS ROBBERS

LITCHFIELD, H., June 23.-In days of old when knights were bold chiV- airy held sway. This nobleness of ye olden days is being reflected. in some of the modem bandits. A dis play of such as would possibly com mand the respect of the chivalrous knight was made in holdup of a pool room here in which all present were lined against the wall and stripped of their valuables.
 When the proprietor informed the bandits it made no difference where he stood as his eyesight was gOns he was not robbed or molested.
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-28
BACHELOR OF ARTS RIGHTS
Formerly 1t Was His Privilege to Teach, HatIess, in the School
 of Master.

''By virtue of the power vested in me by the board of trustees of Podunk university I do hereby admit you to the degree of bachelor of arts and to all the rights and privileges thereof"
 What cold comfort such knowledge may bring to the budding A. B. will be made still colder by the informa- ton that this particular degree means virtually nothing, remarks New York Sun writer. Historically, the A. B. degree was simply license to teach and to proceed to higher degree. In the Thirteenth century at Paris it was conferred upon students who had passed certain preliminary tests-no- tice the "preliminary."
 At Bologna it meant that one might teach in a masters school; 1t per mitted one to be a sort of pupil teach CT. But even his benefit was quail fed. List to the chronicler:
 Bachelor lectures were apparently looked upon rather in the light of academical exercises for the lecturers than a means of instruction for the pu- pills. It was sometimes necessary for an ambitious student who was anxious to have an audience to bribe scholars to come and sit under him by gifts or loans of money"
 And what's more, an A. B. had to teach hatless. The right to wear a hat while teaching was reserved to the masters and the placing of the biretta or cap symbolized the entrance from bachelorhood to mastership.
 And are these the rights and priv ileges" for which the ambitious stu dent works or bluffs for four long years? Shouldn't proxy free himself from the bonds of precedent and de liver a more meaningful formula? But stay? There are some rights to which the new-fedged graduate may cling.
 When once he may add his name to those first two letters of the alphabet he may also get in line for the hon. ored position of Oldest living gradu- ate" His degree confers upon him also the privilege of complaining that sit wasn't like this in the olden days" l and of beginning his tales with Do you remember when" And, finally, once a year at class reunions 1t pro- vides him with a short vacation from l wife and home without the necessity of exerting his ingenuity for the inven- ton Of likely sounding excuse. @ And so that A. B. may be of some value, after all. t......
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-28
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
Editor of the News:

Editor of the News:
 I, too, am an interested citizen in my own town and my family are taxpayers. We also have been sub scribers to the News without break for 38 years and it is incredible that our opinions should be denied publi- eaton because they might differ from other interested citizens. The town hall should never be used for school house, the idea of a lookup in the same building used as a school house is fantastic in the extreme. Surely the sense of fitness must not be lest sight of. All voters will agrec that the town hall is a disgrace to the town and will never be any thing else until torn down and something decent be put up in it's place.
 The town is $19,O53.58 in debt, yet each year appropriations are made for this and that association, and where is it all going to end?
 Do we need town manager? How much will he cost? Who will man age him? Why not put some old woman on the job-me for instance. was the suffrage leader of the town. Did I not pioneer woman suffrage into this town, and held the first suffrage meeting in Litchfield county and despite every conceivable injustice and abuse here in my town, did I not win out? Yes, I did. But let that pass. Let us remember what Christ said about prophets without honor. Now let's have a little poem about our town hall: Still sits the town hall on the hill, And looks as if it always will Squat there like cheese moulding, We love that grand Aeropolis, For thousand years its looked like this,
 A toad stool soft unfolding. Let's keep that grand old Jericho, Nor ever let it tumble,
 Though lightnings flash and whirl-
 winds blow
 And a thousand thunders rumble. It is a lovely Parthenon,
 Looks like the cook with her
 bonnet on.)
 There's grace in every noble line I wish that old town hall was mine!
 B. A. H.
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-28
MuaIc In AnAtheaim

It is reported that Redard Of Geneva, Switzerland. successfully employs music to soothe and tranQuilizs the dreams of persons who have taken ether or chloroform in order to under go surgical operations. g&
 The music Is begun as soonias tho anesthetic begins to take effect, and is continued until the patient awakes. It Is said that not only does this treat ment prevent the hysterical effects sometimes witnessed, but that the pa tient, on recovering, feels no nausea or illness. Redard also uses blue light to produce anesthesia. The light from a sixteen-candle-power electric lamp, furnished with blue bulb, is concen- trated upon the patients eyes, but the head and the lamp are enveloped in a blue veil to shut off extraneous light, Insensibility Is produced in two or three minutes. -.-.-.
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-28
Pilgrim Church Notes
Friday

Fr1day
 A barrel of clothing sadly needed at the Chandler Normal School, Lex ington, Ky, is to be shipped on Fri. day of this week. Any who have materials suitable for this purpose are asked to bring them to the par sonage before this shipment is made The cooperation of the congregation is earnestly requested. Sunday
 Regular Morning Service of Wor- ship at 1O:3O.
 Sunday School at 11:45 with special Rally Day Exercises. Par ents are invited to attend. Monday
 The Young Woman's Guild will meet with Mrs. George Hardenbergh at 8 o'clock. This will be the first regular meeting of the year and will be a business meeting for the cleo tion of officers.
 Tuesday
 Pilgrim Church will entertain the Litchfeld Northwest Association on the occasion of it's Annual Meeting. A strong program has been ar ranged and members of the congre- gation are invited to attend the sessions.
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-28
RUDE RURAL RHYMES
Biddy Protests

I celebrate the good old days when no one checked upon our lays. These modern methods make me sick, thus spake old Biddy Dominick. We laid to please ourselves you bet, folks took what fresh eggs they could get. We were not kept a narrow yard in but wandered freely through the garden; for every hen and every chicken had all out doors to scratch and pick in, and as we ambled here and there of every crop we took our share. Although we roasted oft in trees and shivered in the midnight breeze, no sane man looked for win ter eggs nor watched the color of our legs. We slept at night like Christian folks and had no wish to make more yolks; but now we stay up half the night and lay our eggs by Mazda light. If I should go too soon to slumber some watchful gent would take my number. Of proper privacy divested, we're caught and pinched and weighed and tested. This culling business I protest; I'm growing old. want to rest, but must still perform as rated or have my old head amputated. If myself escape the block, some friends are missing from the flock and when the honeymoon is over, they seize and execute my lover, yea when the matching seasons done they swat my husband and my son.
 BOB ADAMS