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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-14
Coverdale News

The W. C. T. U. was entertained
Wednesday at the home of Mrs. M
Fiflet.
Mrs. John Thomas has been con-
1ned to her bed for the past week.
" Beauchamp of Stayton was call
"a In Sunday to attend to her, he
lungs.
A few flurries of snow was MOTTO
ed here Sunday.
W. Il. Wilson and John Thomas
were In Salem Wednesday.
NO very good reports come from
w. !. Hadley his friends are all
sorry to hear.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-14
POST OFFICE SAFE LOOTED

Maidstone, Or, Dec. 14.-The
sale OF the local postoffice was
wrecked early today by an explo-
sun which hurled it through the
% nV1t OF the building. The safe
.oooers had escaped when resi-
usnts' aroused by the blast reach
the scene. Mrs. Carrie N.
as,Ker' postmistress, could give no
estimate of the losses pending
'sport by postoffice inspectors.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-14
Cretonnes

A big variety of Cretonne in
pleasing color combinations,
old blue, old rose, yellow, pink,
etc., 4 yards for .,....
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-14
Maupin Dolls

Our Infants department Of
fers Maupin cloth dolls dressed
with knitted suits. Dollar Day,
each .-.....-.-....--......-..
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-14
Knitted Ties

A special line Of novelty
knitted Ties, plain and two
tone colors. Dollar Day, 2 for
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-14
Mems Ties

Big assortment genuine silk
Cheney's - reversibles, ETC.;
new patterns, Dresdens, polka
dots and stripes. Dollar Day,
each
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-14
Mems Shirtings

"a inch Madras in stripes
and conventional designs. Dol
lar Day, 2 yards for .-............
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-14
Flannelettes

Flannelettes for kimonas,
morning jackets, children's
robes, etc. Saturday Dollar
Day, yards for .......-.-..........
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-14
Robe Corduroy
Box Kerchiefs
Women's Neckwear

Values to $3.50 in this brok- EH
en- lot, include vestees and coll w.
lars of lace and organdie Dol a IW
lar Day, each ...........-......... W.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-14
Outing Flannel

~ inch Outing Flannel in
white only. A splendid weight
Tor gowns, etc. Dollar Day
special, s yards for .........
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-14
Lingerie Crepe

Fancy Plisse Crepe for gowns,
pa1amas, bedroom window
Grapes, etc. Saturday Dollar
Day, yards for ..................
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-14
Infants Bootees

Wool knit Bootees, cream
color with pink or blue trims.
Dollar Day, per pair .............
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-27
Is your product one that discriminating
people will prefer and buy?
Where are the discriminating people who
will buy your product and how may they
be reached most economically?

of discriminating people who have pre-
ferred Curtis Publications and have
paid for them at the regular price,
This market has been won BY years of
effort: Today the manufacturer seeking
distribution can utilize f0r" himself the
acC0rnph phShnne,1t0 OF those years OF effort
Advertising pages of Curtis Publications
open the doors for his message to discrim-
mating families who buy merchandise on
the basis of quality.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-27

Into every city and hamlet the vast sales
organization of The Curtis Publishing
Company has gone, seeking discriminate
ing people who would buy Curtis Publ
cations without price concessions.
Curtis workers were not allowed to offer
cut prices or premiums or special offers
They were not allowed to sell on any
installment plan-they were required to
sell the publications on their merit alone.
Today five million copies 60 into homes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
LESSONS

Mother Nature was the Oldest fairy
IN Fsiryiand. but she looked the
youngest. She was quite beautiful.
with clear blue eyes, and soft wavy
hair and a smile that made you for
get there was such a thing as I'M
happiness or trouble in the world.
She was lad to see the visitors,
and set them chairs at once. We've
Just started our lessons" she said.
The flying seeds come up here TO
Tbistiedown Land 10 learn how and
where TO grow. I'm calling the roll
now 10 see IL there are any alb
sentsea."
When everyone was comfortable.
abe went back To her desk and be-
gan.
Sadie Thistley'
Present"
Jimmy wfrk. Weed"
Present.
billy. Dick and Charlie Dande-
hon.
Late
That's our fault explained Bus
u1nrs. They carried us up b~re to
the sky, ~ they couldn't hurry"
Excused" ssld Mother Nature,
marking in her book. NANNY Plume
Thirtisg'
Present"
johnny Cotton Thistle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
POLLY amd PAUL and Paris
CHAPTER WAITER THE STORM
. by Zoe Beckley
Copyright 1873, by The Seattle sta

How long had IL been since he'd
said II. "A minute. an hour?
She moistenvd her lips, tried to
smile
"Abroad-how-how wonderful for
you! IL suppose our town has
been a little duh. II isn't like New
York or-Paris.-
She had drawn away from him.
She felt an abyss had opened between
them that defied her poor effort to
bridge II.
No" Pairs voice had n deep note,
mot like either, but better than both
put together. for Lester Falls has
you"
Polly smiled waniy.
You won't think of-of me or Of
Lester Falls when you're-over
there"
II shan think OF you. dear, m q
swceber way than / have ever done
before. Polly" Tho glad light
flashed out again AZ he drew her
with a swift movement into his arms
and held her close while he went on
in torres that hushed and thrill.
ed her.
Polly. you're going with mel on,
my dearestdearest did you think !
had any other thought but that7
What would this chance the office
has given me mean unless you shared
il. Sweet? You do care. don't you
don't your I can't bear II II you say
no. l want U<-you and only YOU.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06

Tell me you love me and that ven
be married straight off. sha'n't &C.
ccpt the offer till have my answer
from YOU"
Polly answered with eyes that
gazed steadfastly into his for a long.
long moment. then slowly closed as
his hold frightened and his lips
pressed hers.
pushed her lover gently from her
and regarded him with tear.bright
eyes.
such a hidcous scare you gave
me, Paul. l can't realize even now
that you're going to take me with
You"
II didn't mean 10 scare you. dear
cstdear. II was only that III
didn't know for certain whether you
cared and was so scared myself and
oh. well. ] don't know Just why
put II in that clumsy way. But it's
all right now. ] feel like god on
high oiympusl Love and the world
are minel Come heref
"Oh. my dear, you've mussed my
hair all up. and lookl We're right OPP
posite the cider-mill--we'll scandalize
the Billiards.. I'm sure they saw
us"
''Hanr the Billiards.. it'ri do them
roodl Forget 'em, l want TO talk
about us. Wen be married tomor-
row-weil. next week at the very
iatest--end I'll reserve cabin on
the Mauretanla sailing Saturday She
touches at Chertourg and lands
passengers for Paris. Wen he
passengers for Paris Cir OF Miner
''Oh, Paul" holding him off at
arms length and wlfiking back the
SILLY old tears OF JOY that would come
despite her happy smile. tits just too
wonderful TO be truer'
$50 are you." he regarded hes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06

Here"
"Dan Globe Thistle
present
And so II went on. Mother Ma.
ture closed her book and began les
sons. "WiIl the thistle-seeds pIeaae
come up to class"
Nanny. Johnny and Dan went for.
ward.
Nanny. what Is 10 be your color
when you bIoom7'
Red" answered the little seed
gipl.
Correct. Johnny. what Is yoursy'
white" said the good little
Johnny Cotton Thistle.
"And what's yours. Dam"
"Bluer' SAID Dan promptly.
"Ali very good" nodded Mother
Nature. when you no back 10 the
earth, each Of you take root across
the road from Widow McBridc's cot.
tagc. so that she can look out and
see your red, white and blue bios
SONS and think OF the flag her hoy
fought for. But be careful 10 keep
back from tho road 70 that you
won't prick the hare feet Of the
school children who pass. That will
do now. my dears. WIN Billy, Dick
and Charlie Dnndclion, please come
70 class nextg'
TO he Continued
Copyright 1929. by Seattle Starr
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06

washed.out. but he wanted TO take
the Rad In pursuit OF Miller and
Dohle. who had again dccamped IN
a hurry with the two horses they
Z had stolen.
They had the hrono- hid up FRO
Canon way. reckon explained
Hart. But they didn't take no
chances When thcy left that 'dohe
house they ~ a.runnin' and clumh
for the high hills on the jump. And
they didn't leave no address neither
Wen he followtn a cold trail We're
Z not liable 20 find them after they
hole IN In some mountain pocket"
Might. Never can tell. Les take
n whirl at u anyhow" urged Dave.
Hate To give up yorc paint hoes.
don't you," said Bob with hts friend.
~ grin. Amt hlamln' you none
whatever. ia sleep on those fcL
lows trail II Chiaulto was mine.
What say we outfit in tho mornin'
and pun our freishtsY Maybeso well
meet up with the thieves at that.
Yo no se u don't know
when Joyce was In tho room
where Dave lay on the lounge. the
young man never looked at her. but
he saw nobody else. brought ur In
a saddle on the range. he had never
before met a girl like her. II was
not only that she was beautiful and
fragrant as apple. blossoms. a myx.
terry OF motherhood whose presence
awcd his simple soul. II was not
only that she seemed 40 delicateiy
precious. princess ~ the blood roy.
al set apart by reason Of her buoy.
ant grace. the soft rustic OF her
skirts. the fine texture OF the satlny
skin What took him BY the throat
was her goodness. She was cnshrined
in his heart as a young saint He
would have thought Il saeriieE- 70
think Of her as a wide .awake young
woman subject 20 all the vRnitirs OF
her sex. And he could have cited
evidence The sweetness ~ her afrc-
ton for rough I'm Crawford. the
dear. maternal Tenderness with
which She ruled her three. ear-cid
brother Keith. notherlrss since the
week OF his birth. the kindness Of
the luminous brown eyes 20 the un-
couth stranger thrown upon her hos
pltality; Dave treasured them all as
signs % angelic grace. and they
played upon his hcartstrlnEs disturb
inriy.
joyce brought Keith IN 60 say
good bye 20 Dave ana his friend be
fore they left. Tho lIttI~ fellow ran
across the room 10 his now pal. who
had busted himself weaving horse.
hair playthinsr for The younxster.
You tum hack sni make IN, a
bwidic. Dave" he cried.
-f'u sure come or else s.nd you
one" the cowpuncher promised. ris-
ing 10 meet Joyce.
she carried her slender figure
across the room with perfect ease
and rhythm. head beautifully poised.
young seventeen az self possessed as
thirty. A. much could not be saif
for her guests. They were all legs
and Eangling arms. rcd ears and
dusty boots.
YES. we all want you 20 some
back" she said with charming
smile. u think you saved Fathers
life. We can't tell you how much
we owe you. Can we. Keithfs
Nope. when viii you send the
bwidle7" he demanded.
soon the restored patient said
to the boy. and 20 her. That wasn't
nothfn' a.saii From where I come
from We always been use TO standin'
by our boss
lie shifted awkwardiy 10 tho other
foot. flushing 10 the hair while he
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man.
Dobis counted him out eighty dol.
lars in ca,tiemcn'a checks and paid
him two nifty Ia cash. Dug had no
affection 10. his half brother. but no
resented tho fac, that Sanders pub
iieiy and openly deaplscd HIM as a
crook.
Suil smouiderinr with anger at
this high handed proceeding. Dave
wen, down To the f.onxhorp Corral
and saddled his horse. he had prom.
is-i ByinEion to help water the herd.
This done. he rode back TO town.
htrhcd the horse hack OF barber
shop. and wrnt In for shave.
Tn. barber iathcred his fnce and
mnrmured gossip In hia ear. George
Doblo and Miller claim they're Eoin'
20 Denver 10 run acme skin game al
street fair. They're sure slick
guys"
Dug Doble came into IN. shop.
very grim about the mouth lie
stopped To look down rarcasiieaily a;
/ the new boots Sanders was wearing.
II sec you've bought you a new
pair Of boots, he said In heavy.
domincering voice.
Dav. waited without answering.
his eyes meeting steadily those OF the
foreman.
The big fellow laid a paper on the
breast Of the cowpunchc~ Here's
bill for pair 81 boots you charged
20 tho old mans eighteen
dollars. got II just now at tho
store. Youn dig up
~ was the custom for riders who
came to town 10 have the supplies
they needed charged to their en-
pioyers against wages due them.
Doble took II for granted that San
dera had done this. which was con-
trary TO the orders he had given his
OUTFIT. lie did not know the young
man had lost his boots while res
cuing Crawford and had been author
ICED by him 20 get another pair In
place Of them.
Nor did Dave intend 20 ten him.
Here was n chanc. 10 even the score
against the foreman.
II was scarcely a moment before
10 VI Wf0tl VI h1T"'a - N@"Rt -
II soon as I'm out OF the chair"
Doble sat down in chair 10 wait
He had no intention OF leaving until
Dave had settled.
After the barber had finished with
him the puncher stepped across to a
looking. glass and adjusted carefully
the silk handkerchief worn knotted
loosely round the throat
"Get n move on your urged the
foreman. His patience. Of which no
never had n large supply 10 draw
from. was nearly exhausted. I'm
not roin to spend all day on this"
I'm ready"
Dave followed Doble out Of the
shop. Apparently he did not hear
the gentle reminder Of the barber.
who was forced 10 come 10 the door
and repeat his question.
want that shave chsrgcdT
-Ohi Clean forgot" Sanders
turned back. feeling In his pocket
for change.
He pushed past the barber into the
shop. slapped n quarter down on the
cigar case. and ran out thru the back
door. A moment later he pulled the
slip-knot OF his bride from the hitch.
ing bar. swung 20 the saddle, and
spurred his horse 10 n gallop. In a
cloud OF dust he swept round the
hand dcrisivoly toward Doble-
see you laterl'' he shouted.
CONTINUED Tomorrow
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06

Tho very first school teacher In
the statei Tho children sat very
r,lil and dupt and waited while
Motherdear explained 10 Mrs.
BiKsiow about their love Of pho
necrn and pioneer stories.
You scc. the weather had t~en
''rood- all right. and tho promised
trip had been made and there they
were not only In Olympia. hut In
the home OF this interesting
woman. who could tell them
stories about the very beginnings
OF school life In the Puget Sound
country.
David began. ns usual. 70 ask
questions. one after another. be-
fore anybody could possibly
answer them. and Mrs. Bigclow
said.
Now. young man. suppo-e you
just let mo tell you about it--thcn
you ask questions after get
thru. n I've skipped anything
which you want 20 hear about
MY father came West fi-t In
1850. 10 -ce what he thought OF
the now country as a home for his
family. and he thought 70 well OF
n that he wrote back:
"'No more freezing winters and
hot summers for me- This In the
place we want 10 live: tho place
for our children
Then no told mother how 20
plan. how she mustn't bring any
thing unnecessary. not 90 give
the oxen an extra pound 10 draw.
and that made II easier for us.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
CHAPTER VIII
The ID Bar lazy T. Boys Meet an
Angel

CHAPTER VIII
The ID Bsr lazy t. Boys Meet an
Angel
Joyce came flying TO her fathers
Arms The white lace OF a night.
gown showed beneath the dressing.
robe she had hurrtedly donned. she
throw herself at Crawford with a
meaning little sob.
'oh Dad Dad pad-' she
cried. and her slender arms went
round his neck.
IT'S all right. sweetheart. Yore
old dads not even powdereurnt You
been worryin' heap. reckon" His
voice was full OF rough tenderness.
She began to cry.
lie rattcd her shoulder and ca.
rczssed her dark head. drawing IL
close TO his shoulder. "Now--now--~
now. sweetheart. don't YOU cry. irs
all right. IN honey bug
you're not hurt she begged
thru her tears.
-Not none. Never was huskicr
Rut I got a boy out here that's beat
up some. Come In. Dave-and you.
Bob. They're good boys. JOY. | want
you TO meet 'em both
The gtri had thought her father
alone. She flung one startled glance
into the night. clutchcd the dressing.
gown closer round her throat, and
md her barefoot way into the dark.
ness Of the house. To the boys.
hanging back awkwardiy at tho gate.
The SHIN chlid.woman was vision
wonderful Their starved eyes found
In her white lovellnesx a glimpse OF
heaven.
Her father laughed. Joy ain-
dressed for callers. Come IN. boys"
He lit n lamp and drew Dave 20
lounge. -Lemme look al yorc hald.
son. Bob. you hotfcot Il for Doc
Green
TITS ncthin' a.tafl 20 make a fuss
about Dave apoiogirrd -oriy a
lore tap. compliments Of shorty. and
scrnc kicks In the Stats. kindness OF
Mr.. Miller
In spite Of his deccnair manner
Dave sim had rad headache and
vas 80 sore around the body that he
could scarcely move without groan-
ing.
White the doctor was attending %
his injuries. Dave caught sight once
or twice Of joyce at the door. clad
now In a summer frock 81 white with
q blue sash She was busy supply.
Ing. In q brisk. competent way. the
demands cf the doctor for hot and
cold water and clean linen.
Meanwhile Crawford told hts story.
81 was right close 10 the club when
Dobie met mo. He pulled story
wnf how his brother Dug had had
trouble with Steelman and got shot
MP. swallowed II hook. bait and
sinker. Soon as got into the house
they swarned over me like bees. I
didn't even get my six-Eun out. Brad
wanted me TO sign a REIMBURSEMENT.
told him where he could head in
at"
What would have happened II the
boys hadn't dropped along7" asked
Dr. Green az he repacked HIS nedi.
cine case
The cattlernan looked at him. and
his eyes were hard and bleak. why.
Doc. yorc guess Is as good as mine.
ne said.
Mine n. you'd have been among
The missing. En- Wen. I'm leaving
n sleeping powder for the patient In
case he needs II in an hour or two.
In the morning I'll drop round
again. the doctor said
He dlf. and found Dave much I'm
proved. Dave was up and ready 10
cay goodbye within forty eight hours.
Ire was stirl bit under par. a trif1e
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::H3%e 3,!E3;; @|;.j,K!,
Page 592
THa FIRST TEACHER IN WASHINGTON
3y Mabel (lclAnh 4

knowing Just how to plan. you
know.
WE came 90 Portland. tn, soon
moved to the donation claim about
~ mlles from Olympia. and set.
tied down 10 the real work OF
making n homo In the wilder.
ness.
Il was II years old and had had
n good education for those days.
before We came West. 80 the
neighbors got together and de-
cided that should open n school
and teach all the children who
were old enough 20 learn their
A II Cs.
I'VE had no school house. OF
course. and there was no church
which We could uae--our house
was not big enough to spare n
room for It--but six miles away
from US one OF the neighbors had
bedroom which she said we
might use. 40 Il was planned.
Tire trail was rough and the
winter was wet and dark; rode
my little Spanish MARI back and
forth. but mother didn't feel con-
tent with the arrangement.
"'f think.' she said. you would bot
ter SO on Monday morning and come
homo Friday evening; you are looking
very tired, deaf
Nov. mother didn't know what ~
Gas that mad. me look 80 tired. IL
wasn't just that ride. could ride
without any fear or WEAKNESS. but
every trip I made ! had 10 paas tho
MeAlfist.r farm. and the MeAii,sters
had a pack 81 vicious hounds which
rushed at my horse and ieaped and
rnsrled about my feet until my
horEs va. frantic"
tTs Ise Csutinse-d)
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buried her soft little hand In his
ess freckled one. The girl showed
no shyness. Seventeen II sometimes
80 much cider than twenty.
Emerson Crawford nauntercd In.
bis and bluff and easy going. Hittin'
the trail. boys Coed enough. Hope
you find the thieves. II you do. play
yoro cards ciose. They're treachef
Gus deSilA Don't take no chances
with 'em. I left an order at the
store for you 20 draw on me for
another pair Of boota In place Of
those you lost in the brush. Dave.
Oct good pair. son. They're on me.
Well. 50 long Luck. boys. III look
for youaIl back with tho % rar Lazy
II when you've finished this job"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06

PERSONS USING benzol as fuel
need fear no winter. for that fuel
freezes at about degrees Fahrcn-
heit
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ROB HART. pursue
IAN MILLER his confed
|GEoRGE DoBLE. brother Of their foreman
ntG DoBiH who
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|gofCE CRAWFORD. daughter
EMERSON CRAWFORD Miller
SHORTY OF
BRADLEY
In
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
Relieves Rheumatism

Mustcrole loosens up stiff joints
and drives out pain. A clean. white
ointment. made with oil OF mus
tard. II usually brings relief as soon
as you start TO rub 1t on.
II does all the good work Of the
old-fashioned mustard plaster. with
out the blister. Doctors and nurses
often recommend its use.
Get Musterole today at your drug
store. soc and 65c in jars and
tubes: hospital sizc. $500.
Better Than n Mustard Plaster.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
BEGIN HERE TODAY

Tho arrival Of Paul Dawson In a sna all
Indiana town brought love into the life
% Polly Newiand. Paul was from the
Fast. bettar educated and better dressed
than the mon In her town. She knew she
loved him and ahe hoped that he returned
her affection. One night they walked In
the moonlight just a. she thought he
was about TO declare his love, Paul an
nounc~d that he vas going 70 Europe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
GO ON WITH THE STORY

Tplly's heart stopped. A sick and
dizzy feeling, like descending in a
swift elevator, seized her. A CHASTITY
sense OF odflapse-lIer world gone 20
pieces--Blackness and solitude.
II am going Abroad am going
abroad'--Paul's words kept swim
ming thru her mind az she walked
on beside him over the moonlit road.
She moved mechanically. feeling stiff
and weary. The countryside that
had seemed Fairyland n moment ago.
was changed into n desert
Tho town behind hcr--PoIly prcss-
ed her fingers 10 her temples rs she
thought OF what tho town would be
without Paul.
SO this was the end OF her glorious
evening! This sudden sting OF
misery whore ahe had looked for
lirht-o'.lovel Had II been but a flir.
n ton. then. this unmistakablo inter.
est Paul had shown.--Sho couldn't he.
llcv~ IT, and yet, I'm going abroad
I'm going abroad" rang persistent.
ly, mockingly In her ears.
But she must pull herself together
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
BY STANLEY
BY ALTMAN

rapturously - they turned slowly
back to town. hut you arc true.
and it's as true as your
Go BE Continued
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06

Copyright. 1922. by Seattle starr