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The Holbrook news., 1922-06-30

agitated snake. Clay had one ad- vantage. He was wet through anyhow. It did not matter how much of the deluge struck him. The janitor fought to keep dry and he had not chance on earth to succeed.
 For one hundred and seventy-five pounds of Arizona bone and muscle, toughened by years of hard work in sun and wind, had clamped itself up- on him. The nozzle twisted toward the janitor. He tucked, went down, and was instantly submerged. When he tried to rise, the stream beat him back. He struggled halfway up, slipped, got again to his feet, and came down sit ting with hard bump when his legs skated from under him.
 A smothered Wat tell '" rose out of the waters. The janitor could not un- derstand what was happening to him. He did not know that he was being treated to new form of the water cure.
 Before his dull brain had functioned to action an iron grip had him by the back of the neck. He was jerked to his feet and propelled forward to the curb. Every inch of the way the heavy stream from the nozzle broke on his face and neck. It paraiyzed his re- sistance, jared him so that he could not gather himself to fight. Clay bumped him up against a hitcfing post, garroted him, and swung the hose around the post in such way as to encircle the feet of the man.
 The cowpuncher drew the bose tight, slipped the nozzle through the iron ring, and caught the Tapping arms of the man to his body. With the delft skill of trained roper Clay swung the rubber pipe round the body of the man again and again, drawing it close to the post and knotting it securely be- hind. The Swede struggled, but his furious rage availed him nothing When Clay stepped back to inspect his job he knew he was looking at one that had been done thoroughly.
 "I keel you, by d-n, ef you don't turn me loose !' roared the big man in a rage.
 The range-rider grinned gayly at him. He was having the time of his young life. He did not even regret his fifty-five-dollar suit.
 "Life's just loaded to the hooks with disappointment. Olie," he explained, and his voice was full of genial sym pathy. "I'll bet dollar Mex you'd sure like to beat me on the head with two-by-four. But I don't reckon you'll ever get that fond wish gratified. We're not liable to meet up with each other again pronto. Today we're here say, for life is short and darned fieetin', as the poet fellow says"
 He waved hand jauntily and turned to go But he changed his mind. His eye had fallen on young woman standing at a French window of the him imperiously.
 The young woman disappeared as he crossed the street, but in a few mo- ments the door opened and she stood there waiting for him. Clay stared. He had never before seen a girl dressed like this. She was In riding boots. brooches and coat. Her eyes dilated while she looked at him.
 "Wyoming?" she asked.
 Arizona" he answered.
 "An one. Knew 1t the moment I saw you tie him. Come in." She stood aside to let him pass.
 That hall, with its tapestried walls, its polished floors, and oriental rugs, was reminiscent of "the movies" to Clay. Nowhere else had he seen home so stamped with the mark of ample meaus.
The Holbrook news., 1922-06-30
CHAPTER "
Clay Takes a Transfer.

While Beatrice Whitford waited in tke little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log. A little flush had crept into the oval face. In her blood there tingled the stimulus of ex- citement. For into her life an adven- ture had come from faraway Cattle land.
 A crisp, strong footstep sounded in the hall. Her fingers flew to pat into place the soft golden hair coiled low at the nape of the neck. At times she had boylike unconcern of sex; again, a spirit wholly feminine.
 The clothes of her father fitted Lindsay loosely, for Colin Whitford had begun to take on the flesh of mid dle age and Clay was lean and clean of build as an elk. But the westerner was one Of those to whom clothes are unimportant. The splendid youth of him would have shone through the rags of beggar.
 My name is Clay Lindsay" he told her by way of introduction.
 "Mine is Beatrice Whitford,' she answered.
 They shook hands.
 I'm to wait here till my clothes dry. yore man says"
 "Then you'd better sit down." she suggested.
 Within five minutes she knew that he had been in New York less than three hours. His impressions of the city amused and entertained her. He WIS quite simple. She could look into his mind as though it were deep, clear well. There wGs something in- extinguishably boyish and buoyant about him. But in his bronzed face and steady, humorous eyes were strength and shrewdness. He was the last man in the world a bunco-steerer could play for a sucker. She felt that. Yet he made no pretenses of worldly wisdom he did not have.
 A voice reached them from the top of the stairs.
 Do you know where Miss Whitford is, Jenkins?' Hin the Red room, sir" The an Swer was in the even, cOlOrleSS voice of a servant.
 The girl rose at once. If you'll eX- cuse me-" she said, and stepped out of the room.
 Hello, Bee. What do you think? never saw such idiots as the police of this town are. They're watching this house for a desperadO who assaulted some one outside. 1 met a sergeant on our steps. Says he doesn't think the he slipped into the basement. It's ab- surd."
 "Of course it is" There was a rip pie of mirth in the girls voice. He didn't come in by the basement at all, but walked in at the front door,"
 "The front door!" exploded her fath- CT. What do you mean? Who let him | in?"
 q did. He came as my guest, at my invitation"
 "What?"
 Don't shout, dad" she advised "I thought I had brought you up better. ,
 But-but-but-wha do you mean?'' he sputtered. "Is this ruffian in the house nOw?" "Oh, yes. He's in the Red room here and unless he's very deaf he hears everything we are saying" the girl
The Holbrook news., 1922-06-30
NeIson's Dying Request Unheeded.

"Take care of my poor Lady Hamil- ton," gasped Lord Nelson dying. "Re- member. I leave her and my daughter to my country" On the eve of the Battle of Trafalgar he wrote last paragraph in his diary, recounting her services to England, and begging the nations generosity to the woman of his heart. England, cold to his plea,
The Holbrook news., 1922-06-30

passed from one to the other The New Yorker evidently did not know him.
 It became apparent at once that Bromfeld had called to go riding in the park with Miss Whitford. That young woman came up to say good-by to her new acquaintance.
 twill you be here when I get back? ?"
 Not if our friends outside give me a chance for a getaway" he told her.
 Her bright, unflinchiDg eyes looked into his. You'll come again and let us know how you escaped" she in- vited.
The Holbrook news., 1922-06-30
Builders Attend School.

In Wisconsin highway builders at tend school where construction plans are discussed with view of bringing about better understanding of the road problem and its solution. Among the attendants are: State, county, town village and city road officials, con tractors, foremen. patrolmen. roller op- orators and other road workers.
The Holbrook news., 1922-06-30

The smile she gave him was warm and friendly. "Oh, that's all right. If you'd care to look around But there really is no use"
 ''NO." The forehead under the red thatch wrinkled in thought. "He said he seen him '"me in here or ~ext door, an he came up the steps. But nobody could have got in without some of yOuse seein' him. That's lead pipe" The officer pushed any doubt that re- mained from his mind. "Only mud dle-headed Swede"
The Holbrook news., 1922-06-30
GRAVEL ROADS ARE HELPFUL
Farmers of Massac County, Illinois, Are Not Bothered Much by
 Muddy Weather.

Muddy weather doesn't bother the farmers in Massac county, Illinois, very much, because there are over 300 miles of gravel roads in the county, and each year their mileage grows larger. The cost of graveling roads in Massac county is not very great be- cause the gravel is taken right out of the hills along the Ohio river. Some mine waste is used for road-making In either case the farmers have a good road to market.
The Holbrook news., 1922-06-30
Transferred the Attachment

Oldfriend.-I expected to hear of your marriage before this. If I re- member rightly there was quite an attachment between you and Miss Mainchance.
 Lothario-That attachments bro- ken off. But she's suing me for breach of promise and put an at- tachment on my bank account.
The Holbrook news., 1922-06-30
CHAPTER Ili
The Biu Town.

When Clay stepped from the station at the Thfrty-fourth Street entrance New York burst upon him with what seemed almost threat. He could hear the roar of 1t like river rushing down a canyon. Clay had faced a cattle stampede. He had ridden out 'bliz- gard hunclIeG up with the drifting
The Holbrook news., 1922-06-30


 Suggested.
 herd. He had lived rough all his young and joyous life. But for a moment he felt a chill drench at his heart that was almost dread. He did not know a soul in this vast populace. He was alone among seven or eight million crazy human beings.
 He had checked his suitcase to be free to look about. He had no destina- tion and was in no hurry. All the day was before him. all of many days. He drifted down the street and across to Sixth avenue.
 Chance swept him up Sixth to Her ald square. He was caught in the river of humanity that races up Broad way. He wondered where all this rush of people was going. What crazy im- pulses sent them surging to and fro? And the girls-Clay surrendered to them at discretion. He had not SUD- posed there were so many pretty, we'll dressed girls in the world.
 First off I'm goin' to get me a real city suit of clothes," he promised him. self. "This here wrinkled outfit Is some too woolly for the big town. It's a good suit yet-'most as good as when I bought 1t at the Boston store in Tucson three years ago. Bnt l reckon IT. save t to go home in."
The Holbrook news., 1922-06-30
Harm Done by Weeds

Weeds not only take fertility from the soil but they also pump out an immense amount of moisture and there by prevent what stand of grass there may be in the pasture from making a normal growth.
The Holbrook news., 1922-06-30
BEATRICE WEXFORD

SYNOPSIS.-A foreword tells this: Motoring through Arizona. a party of customers. father and daughter and a male companion. stop to witness cattle round up. The girl leaves the car and Is at tackled by a wild steer. A master piece of riding on the part of one of the cowboys saves her life Then the story begins thus: Clay Lind say, range-rider on an Arizona ranch. announces his intention to visit the "big town" New York. On the train Lindsay becomes in- terested in a young woman. Kitty Mason. on her way to New York to become a motion-picture actress. She Is marked as a fair prey by a fellow traveller. Jerry Durand, gang politician and ex-prize fighter. Perceiving his intention, Lindsay provokes a quarrel and throws Durand from the train.
The Holbrook news., 1922-06-30
Poor Way for Seedino.

To scatter sweet clover seed on the surface of old permanent pastures without proper preparation of the soil is like throwing money into the fire Many have tried; few, or none, have had success.
The Holbrook news., 1922-06-30
Many Good Road Advocates.

Throughout the United States there are no fewer than 3OOO0,OO0 people who are advocates of good roads,
The Kevin courier. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1922, 1922-07-12
Wholesale Oil Station

The Adams Oil Co. has completed
its oil station, mention of which was
first made in the Courier two weeks
ago, and will be ready for business
today according to H. E. Adams.
The work of setting up the tanks
and equipment has been finished, on
the location granted on the GIN. right
of way south of the Goeddertz ware
house, next to the railway crossing.
The Adams Oil Co. has branches
at Choteau and Pennington, and the
local station will be in charge of F.
=. Adams, and will handle wholesale
gasoline, l%ubricating oils and greases.
The Kevin courier. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1922, 1922-07-12
TO THE SOUTHWEST WIND

Southwestern, Southwestern, we've growled at your fame,
For you've always won out at this dry farming game:
We've lost all our seed, and you've laughed up your sleeve,
AS our lean, hungry stock ate the dry stocks you'd leave.
But now, old Southwestern, we'll make our stake yet,
For you can't blow out oil wells, or Campbell, you bet;
Soon We'll have lots of dough, then we'll laugh up our sleeve,
AS you rage vainly DER the bare fields that we have.
So rage on, old fellow, your time is now short,
For the treasure ship has now reached our port;
Gordon Campbell is Captain, First and Second Mate, too,
So, now, old Southwestern, We'll bid you adieu.
Florence Kindle, Cut Bank.
The Kevin courier. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1922, 1922-07-12
Committeeman Here

Geo. l.. Nelson, editor of the Mid
land Investor of Great Falls and a
member of the committee of three
representing the u~nitholders of
G.C.K.S. No. 1, was in Kelvin from
Saturday until Monday looking over
the big field for the first time and
acquiring first hand knowledge of the
local situation. Mr.. Nelson, who has
an extensive acquaintance with oil
fields, expressed himself enthusiastically
as to what he found here and no doubt
the field and the syndicate will re-
much valuable advertising
through Mr.. Nelson's pen.
The Kevin courier. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1922, 1922-07-12

L. Luchinger returned Wednesday
from Great Falls.
Tony Stipiech spent Friday in Great
Falls on business.
Marcus Ling of Havre spent Thurs
day in Kelvin on business.
0. A. SAVOY returned Wednesday
evening from Havre, where he spent
the Fourth and also transacted some
business.
E. L. McWhorter left Saturday aft
ernoon for Great Falls, where he VIII
attend to business interests and visit
his family.
Cash for your royalty: l am now
daily getting inquiries for well located
and if you wish to sell let me
know what you have at once.-C. M.
Brinton, Kelvin. (adv.)
The Kevin courier. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1922, 1922-07-12
CLASSIFIED ADS.

WILL SELL or exchange for Kelvin
Sunburst royalty any part of 5 per
cent in 5000 acres on and adjoining
Gladys Belle well section 19-37-4E,
known as the Brown ranch.-Harold
Brown, Whitlash, Mont. (1O-12)
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-07-14
CASE OF FoRCIBLE ENTRY
Combination Of Circumstances Re-
sponsible for Truly Embarrass-
ing Situation.

A short time ago my husband and i
attended the funeral of friend whose
home was in the suburbs. We left In
plenty of time, but on account Of the
distance and much transferring we
found to our dismay that we were 20
Ing to be late.
After frequent delays we arrived at
our station. There had been heavy
snowstorm the day before, and where
the walks had been cleaned II was slip
perry, making II difficult to hasten.
When we reached the house, In hur-
rying up the outside stairs / slipped,
lost my balance, and fell headlong.
All might have been well had not the
undertaken chosen just that moment
u open the door. My husband was
making frantic grab TO catch me,
but | was not TO be. stopped, and land
ed In the room on all tours, To find the
company all facing the door and the
minister preaching the funeral sermon.
Exchange. ,
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-07-14
CHICAGO AGAIN CLAIMS LEAD
This Time II Is for the Meanest Man,
and He Surely Has "some"
Qualifications!

Another "meanest man" has been
found. He was discovered in n north
bound elevated express. He had re-
NAMED seated although woman stood
swaying on strap in front of him.
The train was standing at the Fuller
ton avenue station when he jumped
to his feet, apparently realizing sud
denly that his destination had been
reached. He started for the door.
When the man quit his seat 1t was,
logically, taken by the woman. Not
for long, however, did she hold 1t. A
second later he was back-obviously
having spotted the station name
through the open door.
Pardon me-" he said, "that wasn't
my station"
And he allowed the woman to rise
and give him the seat.-Chicago Jour
nal.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-07-14
HEALING ART OF OLD CHINESE
Abundant Proof That They Were Fa-
mliiar With Anesthesia Many
Thousands Of Years Ago.

The artificial induction Of painless
ness by narcotic draughts was tradi-
tiOnnlly known in ancient times, writes
Dr. Charles Balance In the London
Lancet.
The Chinese were acquaiBted with
general anesthesia thousands Of
years ago. II Is related of the Surgeon
Hoathe In the Third century A. ID. that
he performed amputation, trephinlng
and other major operations by Its aid.
Doctor Browne relates two cases OF
anesthesia taken from a Persian
manuscript. The first story. concerns
Aristotle and an Indian surgeon named
Sarnab. IAN earwig had entered the
patients ear and attached itself to
the brain. Aristotle gave the patient
the drug so that he became uncon-
scious while Sarnab trephined the
skull. This was excellent treatment.
II Is now well known that living for
eign bodies may produce otitis and
meningitis. In the second case the op-
Grafton was Caesarian section.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-07-14
The Trouble.

Pearl has got new HOotin' Nan
ny car" related Helolse of the Rapid
Fire restaurant "She takes differ
ent fella out riding every night"
"Shed better look out Oh she'll get
into trouble that way" commented
Claudine of the same establishment.
"She's already done so. Her arm is
so lame from hugglng the fellas that
she can't hardly steer the car, and hast
night she ran all over crossing cops
cousin. KANSAS City Star.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-07-14
Evidently Boston Child

$50 this is the baby. ehT. said the
genial bachelor. BLESS his little toot-
sie-wootsies. Watch me tickle-um
ribs"
The genial one proceeded to play
ragtime on the unoffending infants
ribs, foolshly imagining the child was
enjoying II.
The up-to-date baby stood II fol'
some time and then plaintively cried
out: mother, will you kindly inform
me whether the deplorable condition of
this person is due to permanent del
mentia or spasmodic and intermittent
Insanity"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-07-14
Perfectly All Riuht.

Doctor" said the business man, "
will double your fee II you will pre-
scribe for my wife a summer mt the
seashOre.
"All right I'll do II at once
Zine What had you intended to
prescribe for herr"
"A summer at the seashore"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-07-14

One who can see nothing but his
own interest, misses II.
Graham guardian., 1922-07-11
OPEN AIR DANCE AT
-. soloMoNviL.E SATURDAY

Dancing at the open air pavilion in
Solomonville is fast becoming one OF
the favorite amusements of that town
and each dance given there is well
attended, not only by Solomonville
people but by those from nearby
towns.
The one to be given Saturday night
July 18th. promises to be as enjoyable
as the others have been. The Merrill
Orchestra will furnish all the latest
In dance music and refreshments will
be served.
The swimming pool will be open
all evening and those who do not
care to dance may enjoy themselves
by taking a plunge In the cool waters
OF the pool.
Graham guardian., 1922-07-11
BUFFALOED

Statesmen of the old world worrying themselves
gray what to do with Russia.
Lenin and Trotsky firmly seated in the sovet sad
die and engaged in the pleasing pastime of pulling
the string while the old world dances to their music In
the meantime the rank and file of the Russian people
dying of starvation
Russia demands that the rest of the world supply the
finances for her reconstruction This will probably be
DONE because the preers and bankers of Europe dare
not definitely refuse.
The spread of bolshevism is what they fear and the
spectre is terrifying to practically obscure every
other consideration.
faloed to FRAGILE
Graham guardian., 1922-07-11
DOWN WITH THE sPEHDER

With the summer upon again and automobile traf-
fc the increase the spotlight of pitiess publicity
should be turned with full force upon the speed maniac
the most dangerous of all irresponsible animals
Fortunately, they not numerous they were,
Heavy fines and jail sentences have checked portion
of this ruthless terror
But even one is too many to be left at large.
Not since the early days of Indian bucheres has there
been such menace to public safety.
Time and superior force have eliminated the Indian
The speeders turn next, and action should be
swift and with greater mercy than he shows to his
helpless victims.
Graham guardian., 1922-07-11
RESERVE OFFICERS
REPORT FOR DUTY

A large number of the members in
Arizona of the Officers Reserve
Corps have been ordered into active
duty by the war department The
order is effective today anc those
who have been selected are TO report
in person at the training camp at Ft.
Logan, Colo, where they viii go into
training for Is days,
Among the officers who have re,
ceiyed orders to report at the camp
from this section are Major f. d.
Householder, Capt, Romeo Haby and
First Lieut. ]. l.. Lyons. Maj. House
holder and Capt. Haby left this morn
ing for Ft. Logan and will be Joined
by Lieut.. Lyons, who is now visiting
in Ell Paso, Texas.
While on this trip, Major House
holder will visit his mother at Lamar.
Colo, whom he has not seen for five
years. and will leave with her his
little daughter, Lucille, who will visit
with her grandmother while her father
is at the training camp.
Graham guardian., 1922-07-11
BACK FROM COAST

Mrs. w, E. Barnum, who has been
In California with her son for several
weeks, returned home Friday after.
noon.
On the 9Th, OF this month her son
entered the citizens military training
camp at Preside, near San Francisco
where he will remain a month. Upon
leaving the camp, he will come Ia
Stafford and later enter the Uniyer.
sity Of Arizona, at Tucson.
Graham guardian., 1922-07-11
WHY, DOCTORS, WHY?

Fifty years ago a considered old at CO. Today
he is only in the prime of life with many years of
fulness yet ahead of him.
In Poland the oldest inhabitant is still farming
the age of 1872 and he isn't worrying about the approach
of death
We appear to be generation of people enjoying long
lives than forefathers, fact which the average
man is unable to explain.
But perhaps local physicians throw light
upon a subject of such vital interest to us all.
Speak up and be heard.
Graham guardian., 1922-07-11
OUT ON cRuTcHEs

The many friends Of M. P. Foody,
father Of Mrs. Alice Worden. were
pleased to see him out on crutches,
Monday morning, after being confined
to the house for six weeks with an
injured leg, which was broken be-
tween knee and ankle.
Graham guardian., 1922-07-11
LEAVES FOR DENVER

Mrs. Alice Davis. who has been
visiting at the home OF her sister.
Mrs. J. N. Stratton, left yesterday
morning for Denver. Colo. where she
will spend two weeks or more as the
guest of Mrs. Frances Farmer.
Graham guardian., 1922-07-11
MONTH ON COAST

After a months vacation spent on
the coast, where he visited San Diego,
Los Angeles and San Francisco, s.
Marcus has returned to Solomonville
and resumed his duties at the store
of the Solomon Commercial Co, at
that place.
Graham guardian., 1922-07-11
On the Merits of the Above Statement
WE INVITE YOUR BUSINESS.
REMINGTON MAN HERE
SOURCES

B. l.. Forsythe, manager of the
Phoenix branch OF the Remington
Typewriter Co., spent several days
In town last week in the interest OF
his company. He left Monday for
Phoenix.
Graham guardian., 1922-07-11

FIVE WEEKS IN CALIFORNIA
Friday afternoon, Mrs. j. E. Car
penter returned from five weeks
stay in Southern California, and while
away she visited San Diego. Los An
geles, Long Beach, and other coast
cities.
Graham guardian., 1922-07-11
FIEpLER IMPROVES

Max Fielder, superintendent OF the
local division of the Arizona Eastern,
who has been III In Globe from small
pox for the past two weeks, is report
ed much improved.-Globe Record.
Graham guardian., 1922-07-11
CALLING ON TRADE

Mr.. Minor Richmond, manager Of
the Stafford Ice and Creamery Co..
left Sunday for Globe and Miami
where he will call On the trade in
those two cities.