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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1922-09-08
f A T S D e

Movie Lore.
She had been reading '"The Life and
Letters Of Sir Wilfrid Laurier" and
had been enjoying, to the full, &C
counts of the thrilling political and
historical factions which had been
part Of the growth of Canada.
She suggested the book to friend
Of hers.
''Laurier? Laurier? Who was Lau
rier?"
"Why, don't you know? He was
premier of Canada-he was one OF
Canada's most famous men,"
"Oh, yes, yes, now remember. Tvs
seen his picture in the movies"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1922-09-08

y Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.)
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23

flirting with the husbands wife And
II wouldn't want that kind where
one goes one way and the other the
other way. And | wouldn't want to
be known as wife because was
quarreling with my husband.
You know how you hear folks say
Well, you could tell they We're mar
ried, all right don't want that
kind"
And you won't have II. little girl"
Bill said. I'm for your kind of ro.
nance every time. I'm for the kind OF
II married life where folks won't think
we're married-we'll be 50 happy. /
had friend once like that. Why. n cop
called him down because he was max.
ing love TO his wife and wouldn't be-
lleve they We're married cause she
called him darling. They found II
awkward. but they had the right
idea"
And as Rosalind listened TO her
Santa Claus. as she counted the days
before the wedding. she said to her
self:
"It will be an annual romance to see
Bill as Santa Claus, for II was as
Santa Claus that I, too. fell In love
with him as well as the children, and
every year our happy. merry memories
will be revived for us. We believe In
romance and romance believes I'm us.
for IT, too. Is going to play It's part"
And someone who knew them both
said:
1T wouldn't he bad idea II every
man could he as he was during his
courtship days for whole month OF
every year."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23
THE ANNUAL
ROMANCE
BY Mary Graham Bonner


D oSALIND was engaged to he mar
~ ricd. She was To be married the
day after Christmas. She couldn't
very well be married before then as
her tiancc was So especially, unusual
ly busy at Christmas time and ii
would have been cruel, too, not to have
waited
For Bill her beloved. took the part
Of Santa Claus every Christmas for
one Of the biz city stores. He was an
ideal Santa Claus. He wasn't too tall.
he vas not too short he was rather
inclined to stockincss Of build. and
extra clothes made him look an ideal
round Santa lie had ruddy face
and Swapping blue cyes-and dressed
in Santa claus costume he was per-
feet
How the children did adore himl
And how h. loved them. They Wills
pcred their secrets 10 him and their
eyes danced with rare happiness when
he waved goodbye to them and
called them:
"Children dears," and other affection
ate terms.
Rosalind had been thrilled when
she had heard him first In his deep
beautiful voice uttering such beautiful
words, For Rosalind had met him
first when he had been Santa Claus
and she had been an extra sales girl
taken on Tor the Christmas rush.
Ii had been her first meeting with
him But she had been kept at the
store after the Christmas rush was
over and Bill had worked for the
store for seven years now Every De-
cember he was Santa Claus. The 9TH
er eleven months he spent in selling
kitchen utensils in the basement.
They had fallen in love with each 9TH
er. though, AT this time when he had
been Santa Claus. And many a time
when he had said: "Good-by dearie,"
TO q child he had been thinking Of the
pretty girl who was nj thar very mo-
ment selling dolls and giving her
smiles. her beautiful smiles to a moth.
er or 10 children.
And now u second Christmas was
coming around. and once more Bill
was Santa Claus, and as soon as he
was through being Santa Claus they
would be married.
1--WE always had lots of romance in
my nature" she said to him one eve
ming. I've always thought ii would
be awful 10 he like some fOlks-some
l know and some I've heard talk. one
lady who came to the store with a
friend was telling how she and her
husband got along perfectly. They
each had other friends. and sometimes
they met and embarrassed others when
they told that they were married For
one time the husband had f..en having
dinner with friend. ar the friend
had been looking flirt' tiously AT his
wife who was also in the restaurant.
"The friend had been much embar-
raised when he discovered he had been
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23
Have sreakfas, Room Tidy.

Start the day right by having the
breakfast room. aired and tidy. even
ts.,"h me 'orough sweeping and
, Isl "rwards. n the
before a light
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25
WIDER HIGHWAYS WIN FAVOR
Originally Engineers Considered TO-
Foot Roadway Adequase-Now
Urge 20 Feet.

Former Superintendent Of Illinois
Highways S. f. Bradt Of DeKalb, H.,
who has done much to boost the good
roads movement In his state, says en-
gineers originally considered a 10-foot
highway adequate to meet the needs Of
traffic between populous centers. I'd
Then they learned the folly Of THIS
contention and boosted the-width. II
was finally made 10 feet. Roads are
being built is feet In width and now
come prominent engineers advocating
a 20-foot highway.
The, shoulder maintenance Is G prom
inent factor entering into this prob
lem. The upkeep Of shoulder usual
ly exceeds the original cost OF the ex-
ira two feet Of pavement II has been
learned by experience. For this reason
highway experts are going on record
advocating the wider pavement for
trunk line highways. The upkeep Of
shoulders is very high. especially
where there Is heavy truck traffic.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25
PAVED ROADS AND DAIRYINe
A. More Improved Highways Are
Constructed MIX Routes Are
Being Extended.

Paved roads and dairylng go hand
In hand. AS more improved roads are
constructed, milk routes are extended
and the farmer farther from the city
Is prodvided with a market for his
milk. Over unimproved routes re-
quiring wagon delivery, the longest
route possible is only approximately
10 miles while over paved highways,
Travelled by motortrucks. routes COW
erlng as high as 40 miles are estab-
llshed. Large areas Of prospective
dairy country are waiting only the
construction OF more hard surfaced
roads When these are built, many
mere farmers, now cut OF from their
market, will receive the benefit Of the
economical and rapid transportation
made possible by the motortruck and
the paved highway.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25

serge, linen or flannel skirts. II is
a straw in veering wind which late
ly has blown quite steadily toward
fannels for summer wear.
Flannels are used In the sweater
colors" to make chic coats, to be sub
stituted for sweater coats or sweat
ers. They have downy texture that
makes these joyous coats of many
colors as fiattering as candle light, and
they fit In with summer backgrounds
In q way to make glad the hearts of
all outdooring women. Along with
white flannel-a natural affinity for
II as well as for dainty sweaters.
Fashion had only to look at these
new arrivals, to greet them with a
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25

smile, having already approved the
union of the dark blue or black coat
with a white skirt. Just glance at
this combination as pictured here, is
enough to prove that II cannot be I'M
proved upon for style or economy, for
II Is us well adapted to the street as
TO sports wear. The dark blue coat
proclaims It's loyalty to the skirt by
wearing white on pockets and collar,
and in a white belt. II fastens with
white pearl buttons.
The average woman buys only one
coat for q season and perhaps for
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25
HIGHWAYS ON PACIFIC COAST
Various Western States and Govern
ment to Spend Immense Sum
for Road improvements.

Twlnty million dollars, the largest
amount of money expended in one year
on the Pacific coast by the federal
government on state highways and
post roads, is to be spent during this
season. The western states. Washing
ton, Oregon, California. Wyoming,
Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Nevada,
Utah, Arizona and New Mexico will
expend the same amount. Many Of
the roads viii be 20 feet wide and Of
concrete six inches thick, much heavier
than highways built by the states
heretofore.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25

a year, because there is no good rea'
son why she should buy more. She
undertakes to find one that will an
swer her needs for all usual occasions
and, after thinking II over, her choice
is almost sure to settle upon an ample
coat Of soft wool In neutral or a
dark color. With these essentials she
has learned to demand good style.
What she buys is really n between.
seasons coat that may be helped out by
an extra garment. worn under 1t, when
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25

the weather is cold, and Is comfortable
when II is merely cool.
Designers understand so well the de-
mands made on the coat for general
wear that they begin by taking care
Of them. The tax on their ingenuity
comes, in varying composition, details
and decorating of models so as to give
individuality and interest to them. II
is to their credit that coats are SO
remarkably varied as they are. con.
sidering that the cape is the inspira-
tion of the majority of coats for
spring, including the handsome model
shown in the picture. 1t features the
wide sleeve, with lining of plain satin
in a lighter color, and an appropriate
embroidery, but the cleverness of the
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25
M1HIlE
s@ EuSSIH@

Don't use gasoline to clean leather
unless you want TO crack It.
When ball bearings become worn II
is not always necessary TO have CON-
plete new bearings Installed. The old
ones can be repaired and be almost
as good as new.
An empty oil can, In addition to the
regular equipment, Is good thing 70
carry In the car II may be filled with
gasoline for printing the cylinders OF
cleaning spark plugs.
A simple but frequently forgotten
precaution In regard TO filling the gus
oline tank is that the mouth of the
gasoline can should be carefully wiped
of before filling to remove any dust
or dirt that may have lodged there.
Just polishing up the points when
cleaning spark plug is entirely insuf.
ficient. Remove all the carbon from
the porcelain or mica by washing
them In solution Of gasoline.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25
GARAGE-D00R LATCH
UNUSUALLY DURABLE
Good Plan to Put One on That
Will Last for Years.
Device Shown In Illustration Has
Been Used With Satisfaction and
Requires No Expensive Ma.
terlals In Making.

II is a good Idea to provide a large
garage door with good, heavy latch,
put on In such a wny that It will last
for. many years and will resist the ef.
forts Of thieves. The latch illustrat.
ed has been used with satisfaction,
and requires no materials for Its con.
structlon except some scraps Of bar
iron, few bolts or cap screws, some
steel wire, and a leaf from an old au-
tomoble spring. II ls, however, well
to get piece of two-inch angle iron.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25
POOR PACKING CAUSES LEAK
or Other Material Is Apt to
Cause Trouble.

When the water pump begins leak.
ing do not assume that necessarily II
is because the nut is too loose. Fre-
quently the nut Is not to blame at all,
but poor packing is the real cause OF
the trouble. Packing for this part con.
sists Of candle wick soaked In tallow,
heavy twine similarly treated, or spe-
cial packing material. After the nut
mas been turned to press the packing
down do not turn 1t further, as exces-
sive squeezing is apt to damage some
part Of the body Of the pump.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25
mllIlNO OHIIllllll&
Flannel Replaces Silk;
Ample Coats for Spring


a 5 THE leaves of fashions book
\ unfold, many versions of the
sports suit are presented. There is an
ever-increaslng variety In clothes
classed as sports wear" and regula.
tion sports suits are supplemented by
many others, designed to serve, with
equal propriety, for sports or for the
street. Then there are those hand
some affairs that dignity the mode
by appropriating rich materials-as
the velvet sports coat to be worn with
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25
ROAD
BUILDING
PROBLEM OF sKEwED BRIDGE
Methods Used for Calculating Stresses
and ProportlonIna Are Not
Approved.

prepared BY the United States Department
OF Agriculturs)
Methods OF calculating the stresses
and proportloning the size OF skewed
concrete-arch bridges which have been
considered good practice in the past
may be Incorrect and result In the coll
lapse OF the structure, according to
engineers of the bureau OF public
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25

boats In mud puddles, and mud pies
being made-fine looking mud pies.
Il saw little seashore garden where
there were big pansies and brown and
yellow wall flowers out, and lovely
double daffodils, tool
But there I've talked cough. We
must make ready our invitations for
the great Balloon Ball. Helgh-hc.
heigh-ho for the great Fairyland Bal
loon Ball !"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25
Benefits Of Good Roads.

Good roads in the country will do
more to lower the high cost OF living
and more for the prosperity, comfort.
culture and happiness Of the people
than things fought over in II presi-
dentIal campaigns.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25

10 use as illustrated, ms this adds
much to the security against theft. A
coat Of black paint Will improve the
looks OF the metal parts, and enough
play should be left so that the paint
viii not interfere with their free
workIng.-Popuar Mechanics Maga-
zine.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25

he first place OF
ali, I've seen so
many balloons
+" T here have
been pink ones
and blue ones
and red ones, oh,
balloons OF all col.
ors, and some OF
them got away
from their own.
ers, broke their
strings and went
high, high up In
the air.
~ saw one fas
Na,a.l A. -.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25
Good Of Motortruek Lines.

The establishment Of motor truck
express lines In every farming COM
munlty viii stimulate the production
OF more food, reduce the cost OF liv-
ing and probably will make public
markets successful In American cltieA
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25

" tt ere were
some fine chalk
drawings that l
beheld, too. Some
of them were very
fine and some
were very funny.
II saw my old
friend, Beauty,
who said she was
otill busy going
her rounds and
givin & Beauty
Sleep TO folks 10
make them hand
some. She is GER
tainly handsome
herself.
And l saw sail
boats In ponds,
and even sail.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25

"Hlsh Up In the ty high up like
Air" that
"They are so
lovely" continued the Fairy Queen,
that am going to give Balloon
Ball next week and want everyone to
come to II.
Everyone must be dressed like n
balloon and everyone must bring n
balloon, too. II will be beautiful ball,
Tn sure"
"oh, 1t will be lovely ball." said
the Fairies.
But tel us the rest Of your adven-
lures" they added.
WELL" said the Fairy Queen, II saw
three fine boys named Tony and Joe
and Marlio, They were busy playing
checkers, and they had visitor who
came and played with them. Two
played at time, but Marlio beat oil
the others.
II peeped behind plant which was
growing In the window and saw all
these checker games. like II when
people have plants. Then I can see so
much more, as can hide behind the
plants.
II always carry my wand with me
that / can wave so as to make myself
small or big, as l choose.
"Then / saw little girl whose ia
ther always calls her Mrs. Kittens.
II asked how she had received this
name and / was told that her father
thought she was Just like dear little
kittens one wanted to hug and love
and pet.
II passed a ounce bush which has
been In garden for years and years
and years.
"'Are you going to bloom this yearr
asked. 4 mean by that, are you
going to yield or give any quincesr
"Tm not sure said the ounce
bush. You know, had a ounce on
my bush one year.
"'You are forever talking about that
one ounce / said. I have heard
about It for the greatest number OF
years, and I believe II is the only
ounce that was ever on your BUSH
"'You're right said the ounce bush,
but still talk about II, Fairy Queen
"Then / saw some children and !
heard them talking about the different
tricks they had played on April FOOLS
Day.
ut seems they had stopped every
one and told them they had dropped
some money, or that there wos some
money In front Of them, and then they
had said April Fool
"They had played 1t on each other,
too.
"'Oh, see the penny coming out Of
your shoe' one had said, and some
one had stopped to look at such a
curious sight when, Of course. the
child had called out:
"'April Foolp
II saw a little city garden, with
trees coming out and showing that II
was the springtime. There were GRO
cuses already out and seeds had been
planted and the trees were soon to be
iu bloom and would later have lovely
leaves.
IL saw skipping and jumping games,
and many, many games of marbles be-
ing played.
"And such fine rope-skipping ms l
sawl Oh, some splendid rope-skip-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25

roads OF the United States Department
Of Agriculture. A skew bridge Is one
In which the center line Of the bridge
is not perpendicular with the abut-
ment on which the bridge rests, and
Is used when bridge crosses a stream
or railway track diagonally. The
bureau is Jointly responsible with the
several state highway departments for
the correctness Of the design Of all
structures on federnl.aid roads, and
for this reason the problem is being
carefully studied.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25
Educated Dog.

Lay down, pup. Lay down. That's
good doggie. Lay down. ! tell you"
Mister, you'll have to say Lie
down He's Boston terrier"
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designer triumphs In the collar. ThIs
is q deep pun Of the material. brought
up close about the neck by long,
covered cord that is threaded through
supports Of narrow silk cord. placed
at intervals. This cord Is finished
at the ends with silk ornaments and
tecomes trimming for the collar.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-05-25
I:EZI{,s;gs!ll'|lI|3
N-AA9 ooN AANJ
WARY, Y,J.,,.s., SRAHAlA S n,Hl,I.As z Z bonner
FAIRY QUEENS ADVENTURES

SWELL" said the Fairy Queen, 80
many adventures as I've had today In
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-02
win OUT
IN CUBAN ELECTION

HAVANA, Nov. 2-The Liberal
party seemed TO be on top in
Cuban politics today as a result o:
their Victories-in the partial cleo.
ton throughout the state yester.
day.
Incomplete returns indicated
that they had elected Liberal CAT.
didates for governors OF seven
provinces and won the race for
mayor Of Havana, the second most
important administrative post Oh
the island. Moreover, the Liberals
increased their numbers in the
lower house of congress SO largely
that the administration may lose
Its majority. In Havana election
day passed quietly, and there
were no reports from the pro.
yinces to indicate any disorders
outside the capitol. Returns SO
far received indicate the election
Of the following Liberals as prin-
cipal governors:
General Alberto Barraras.
Havana; Roberto Mendez Pcnate,
Santa Clara; Juan Gronlier, Man.
tazas, Roglio, zayas Bazan, Came.
quay; Jose Il. Barcelo, OricnLe
and Juan linda, PinarlDel Rio
The successful candidate for
mayor Of Havana is Jose Maria De
La chesta, Liberal Congressman.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-02
PUNTS AND
8: PASSES 3:

was in 1920. He had a poor sea.
son. but he began to build. He
took his team to Philadelphia for
the annual game with Penn
Thanksgiving Day and was wal
loped, an unusual dose for Corn.
ell, incidentally, for the Big Red
as a rule has found Penn easy
pIckings in the Turkey Day froIia.
Philly critics jeered at Dobie's
team after the game. They held he
hadn't any offense that was
worthy OF being called an oftense.
Last year. Dob.e went back TO
Philadelphia with a real team, the
result Of his gradual development,
and he knocked Penn galley west.
And he made It q point to use not
solitary play that had not been
used in the same game the year
before. The only difference was
that this time he had the players,
led by Eddie Kaw, who could ax.
ecute those plays for consistent
gains. 1t was the old story OF ma
tcrlal,
Guess it's about a $3.50 break.
Good material with a poor coach
won't, get anywhere. Nor will a
good coach with inferior material.
When you get both of 'em good
then you have a toam."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-02
BLACKVILLE

A socialist meeting was held at
Pentress near Blacksville Friday
evening.
Ths Ladies' Aid Society Of Pen
tress held supper in the Pentress
school building Saturday evening
II was a masked affair.
Miss Villa Miller, daughter, OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. I. Miller o!
Blacksville died In the hospital al
Pittsburgh Monday morning at 4
O'Clock. Tho deceased was a senior
In the West Virginia University
and an active worker In the Sun,
day school here. She Is survived
by her father, mother and one
brother, Edgar.
The Klu Klux Khan visited
Blaeksvilie vicinity Friday even
ing. Two explosions were followed
by a blazing cross W hlch burned
for over half an hour. Soon after
the explosions a long string OF
cars bearing the white robed
members OF the party paraded tat
town.
The official board Of til (.
Blacksville NJ e. Church held its
first meeting Monday evening at
the parsonage. Many matters were
discussed and the organization for
the year was made effective.
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HoULT
MemberahIp Drive


The local Sunday school Will be
divided Into two groups The
Reds" and tho Blues. according
to an announcement made Sunday
in regard to the membership and
attendance drive anticipated In the
future. Tho distinguishing mark
will be buttons OF these two col.
ors. The contest for membership
and attendance between tho two
groups will be begun next Sunday
and will last until December 10.
The leaders Of the two groups
were appointed as follows: Reds,
the Rev. and Mrs. F. E. W:i"s
Miss Hazel Bowman, Mrs. s. J.
Smith end Mrs. Mile Hall: blues,
James D. Bowman, John CleVna-
ger, Miss Edna Hoult, Ray Bow.
man and Oliver Cummings.
Three neutral members wer, NJ.
so appointed Sunday. These people
will wear whitelbuttons. Tha three
persons, named includes s. y.
Smith. superintendent who will
have official charge OK the cont Ast,
and the public school teachers, the
Misses Flora Jane Parsons. and
Velma Kessel, who will act as
clerks or tellers to keep che re-
cords OF the contest.
Church Notes
The Rev. F. e. wiles pre- 4chsd
here Sunday as no appointment. has
been madeSfor this locality.
Prayer Service
a number OF the members OF the
local church went to the resalenc"
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Liston Burnworth.
near here Saturday night and held
song aud, prayer service for the
benefit Of the formers father, Jess
Burnsworth Of Confluence, Pa.
who is the guest Uf his son.
Halloween Party
The teachers OF the public school
gave a Halloween party a. the
schoolhouse Friday evening for :he
pupils and parents. A large crowd
OF people was present. Most o.
the guests were masked,
Personals
Mrs. Don Summers and daush-
ter Mildred are visiting relatives
IN Pennsylvania.
MI. and Mrs. James D. Bowman
and three children visited at the
home Of Clarence Bowman In FaIr.
mont Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Burnsworth
Of Pennsylvania. who have been
visiting their son, Liston burns
worth, returned to their homs re-
Gently.