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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-18
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light lay shattered on the floor and
the bedspread was all mussed up, but
no rabbit was in sight
Never mind" said Dad. TN settle
him after dinner"
Such a hunt! They poked into
every corner and finally poked up a
large hare. They just glimpsed him
for In a second he was gone, leaping
through the house like mad with the
whole family after him. They'd think
they had him cornered in a room and
they'd carefully shut the doors and
windows. when 10! and behold. they'd
hear him tearing around somewhere
else.
Tfng-a-ling! The door-bell! Alice
ran to answer it. There stood Mr.. and
Mrs Allen and Mr.. and Mrs. Reed,
neighbors
We've been hearing such a ter
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-18
TWO DIAMONDS


My first is in March.
My second is worn about the neck.
My third IS n cycle of days
My fourth is TO have eaten.
My fifth is in March.
CD
My first is in San Francisco.
My second is the abbreviation OF a
girls name.
My third causes merriment and fun.
My fourth is a wise bird
My fifth is in Pennsylvania
DELETIONS
l. Take a letter from a marsh,
and leave grain.
. Take a letter from honest, and
leave a tree.
g. Take a letter from ito hurl'
and leave an animal.
l. Take a letter from a fish, and
leave sorrowful
5 Take letter from a trap and
leave a flying animal
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-18

But just then the elf's voice saying,
w hat would you like, my dear?'
brought Mary Ellen's attention back
to the menu in her hand. There she
saw long list of good things such as
sunset frappe. moonbeam soda, dew
drop sundae, rainbow salad, and a
great many more with equally enticing
names.
1t was hard to choose from such a
list just one good thing, and Mary
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-18

rible connection in your house for an
hour, we came over TO see what was
the matter" they explained.
oh" replied Alice, painting. its
Just a hare or something Dick caught
in a trap. 1t got loose in the house
and we've been trying to catch it
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-18

liceman.
Il pretty near have" groaned Mr..
Reed.
Half OF you sneak softly up the
back way" continued the policeman.
the rest come with me-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-18

dance like that before so she walked
up near it and discovered that instead
of turning over and over as most
leaves do when they scud along the
ground it stood straight up and
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-18

While sitting quietly at home and being very good.
| he little pig felt rather dull. anybody would
When up above the roof he heard sound like all the wings
Of twice ten thousand mighty birds. other flying things
he sound increased until swelled into awful
And seemed about to enter at the open cottage door
In great alarm the little pig sprang up and venured
And what he above him I'll tell you all about
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-18

DELETIONS : WASHINGTON:
1. Scamp Sanp. 2. Fair-Fir. 8. Cast
Cat. 4. Shdd-Sdd. s. BGit-Bdt. 6. Pint
Pit. Z. Bar0e-Bdre. s. Steer-Seer.
9. Hood-Hodg TO- Bang Bag.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-18
61e WATER-LILY TEA HOUSE

~ NE day as Mary Ellen was walk
n N ing down the street she saw a
81 III leaf dancing ahead of her in the
~ most peculiar way, She was
quite sure she had never seen a leaf
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-18

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II " UHo-o-o" whistled the wind
VI "a as 1t tore over the field ana
III Alice had TO pause minute
~ !" to get her breath. Then sne
II raced to catch up with her brother
III Dick.
There's where put one" ne
III called. STOPPING over box hall -niu
III den under the naked raspberry vines.
III IT'S sprung." he shouted. Tneres
something inside!" 80.
Trapped"
III Wen, It's not suffering" Dick re-
II piled, impatiently, land think what
coy place I've got for 1t at home.
III Indeed. there was something In
II Dicks trap. It thumped and banged
III about the whole way nome.
III Say it's a whale!" painted DICK
shifting the load from one shoulder
to the other. Il never ola ieel SUCH
y a heavy rabbit"
\ Maybe 1t isn't a rabbit" cautioned
II Alice Better look out. John caught
n wild cat once in rabbit trap.
That's right" exclaimed DICK.
II "Guess l better not let it out In the
pen with Whitley and Pink until see
what it is
There's the old parrot cage" sug-
1as+ed his sister. You could let Il
out in that It's in the kitchen up
high on the shelf saw it there the
other day"
Before they reached home Alice
had to help her brother by carrying
one end of the box. so heavy had II
become. There was nobody In the
kitchen when the two entered with
the box Dick climbed up and brought
down the parrot cage. They then put
the open door of the cage as close to
the traps door they could. Ihen
Dick opened the trap
Bin, Bang! Whirr! Something
big. something brown, something
furry sprang out like cannon ball
''Wh-what was it? Wh-where is 1t "
gasped Alice staring az the over
turned cage. lit kicked me on the
head as it flew past"
"Gee-williker!" exclaimed DICK l
didn't get a good look at 1t myself
II but seems to me it was a kind or
rabbit, only very big, but l never saw
II a rabbit that acted so determined
Come on. let's try to catch 1t. 1t
couldn't get out
Just then they heard the swing door
II between the pantry and dining room
II slam and a helter-skelter on the
- stairs.
x With a merry shout the children
~ jumped mp in pursuit. Upstairs and
down, through every room In the
house the intruder kept just ahead OF
y them Then suddenly it disappeared
"a They looked everywhere but not a
trace of the mysterious animal could
II they find.
At dinner they were telling their
II parents about it, when crash! some
thing fell over in Alice's bed room.
II Up they all rushed. The little night
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-18
N puzzle Corner 3

6. Take a letter from a liquid
measure. and leave a hole.
I. Take a letter from a boat, and
leave unfurnfshed.
8. Take a letter from an animal,
and leave a sage.
8. Take letter from a covering,
and leave a coal scuttle.
10. Take a letter from a loud noise,
and leave a pouch
The deleted letters form the name
of a famous American
ANSWERS
TWO DIAMONDS
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B o A F L o
MON T II CLOW WV
A T e o W L
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DELETIONS = WASHINGTON:
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22

encouraging this thought by creating
for school and morning wear dresses
Of checked and plaid Bingham. The
compose" dress idea is carried out
b the long waist Of sOlid-colored cham
bray, with sewed-on plated gingham
Gkirt.
For playtime hours cotton crepes In
prettiest colors ever are hand en-
broldered In gay strands of wool and
there are boomers to match.
Preparatory to rows and rows Of
fancy hemstitching, mother, auntie,
and sister dear are busily engaged in
drawing thread after thread from soft
colorful wolfe. These are being made
up into adorable party frocks.
The clingy graceful crepe de chine
which grown-ups love to wear, Is just
as adaptable to dresses for the little
GIRL Brown crepe de chine was Sc
kcted for the little princess frock in
the picture. 1t is enlivened with rose
colored Fittings and braided girdle.
There Is ever so much shocking, cross
ditch and Russian peasant embroidery
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
Fame and Riches Brought Nothing but
Sorrow to Bret Harte, According
to Mark Twain.

Mark Twain relates in his auto
biography in Harper's Magazine, that
when Bret Harte started east from
the Pacific coast after he had won
fame in day with ''The Heather
chinee." and with the eyes OF the
world upon him, that he had lived all
of his life that was worth living. He
was entering upon career OF poverty.
debt. bitterness, and worldwide fame
that must have been often odious to
him.
There was a happy Bret Harte, q
contented Bret Harte, an ambitious
Bret Harte, a hopeful Bret Harte, a
bright, cheerful, easy-laughing Bret
Harte. a Bret Harte to whom 1t was
\ bubbling and effervescent JOY to be
alive. That Bret Harte died In San
Francisco. II was the corpse Of that
Bret Harte that swept IN splendor
across the continent; that refused to
% t. : banquet n Chicago given n
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
Thirty-three Feet of Rain.

Seasons near the equator are not
marked by changes in temperature.
but by the amount Of rainfall. Gen.
orally speaking. the year is divided In
to wet and dry seasons, known re-
spectively as invierno (winter) and
verano (summer), though there is
much variation as regards the time
and duration of these seasons, particu-
larly in mountainous regions. There
are also areas where it rarely, If ever.
rains. and others still where rain falls
practically every day Of the year. In
the Pacific coast region OF Colombia
the wet season is continuous, and
there is recorded rainfall at San
Jose of 4OO.SS inches, little more
than thirty-three feet.-National Geo
graphic Magazine.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
His Drawing Speciality.

A man was driving donkey to
Bantry ON a market day. The donkey
began to sulk and back into the dixie.
A local justice Of the peace happened
to be coming on behind In his car, and
overtaking them, he said:
swell, my man, what's wrong with
your donkey that he won't drawn
"Oh, your honor, SIR" said the Ia
borer "but he does draw"
"How 50, my good man-what does
he drav 2"
"Why your worship, he draws the
attention Of every donkey that
passes. - London Tit.Rits.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22

These tagal shapes, through the deft.
ness Of tie designer, are embroidered
over their entire area either with
straw, angora or chenille. They are as
pliable as the fabric cuff hat.
AS to color, even the millinery vo-
cabulary fails to convey the vivid
charm Of the light copper shades OF
mimosa yellow, paddy green, sage col.
or, rose shades roman stripes, bluejay,
amberglow and kindred sports tones
Ribbon plays very important part
In sports millinery. A smart black and
white effect, which combination is EN-.
phasized throughout sports millinery,
is carried out In the top hat of this
group. The entire crown and top brim
is checkered in a kindergarten weave
Of black and white ribbon.
Shocking is used for the beige vel.
heather hat to the left. This Is new
fabric just out which has velvet
pile, is all silk. summer weight and
comes In new exquisite colors, includ.
ing American beauty, Scotch thistle,
partridge brown and chamois shade.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
Get After What You Want.

1t is no use just sitting down and
waiting for things to happen. Life Is
"round the corner" and you've got
to run after 1t, and run fast, too, with
your head up and your mind alert.
Wishes are all very well, but they
must not master you. You've got to
master them. Long, yearn, desire, az
much as you like, 1t is q good sign,
but, oh, don't put your wishbone In
the place where your backbone ought
to be.-Exchange
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22

ssane dome In gay fast color cotton, on
q sheer batiste, or on cross
1eu dlmity. The newest pattern
sws these little frocks fall straight
~ the shoulder just as is shown
ue dainty slip worn by the little
III Wnose curls are hidden under a
se nne black milan hat with very
seasive ribbon streamers. A panel
green, yellow and blue smOck-
sxtends from the neck to the depth
inches or more. It Is said that
' soke effect is again in fashion.
ports hats the thing! Away
millinery furbelows when hill
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22

help to all sick women. It is wonder
full medicine, and give you permission
to use my testimonial and my pNoto-
graph. Mrs. EMMA BAKER, $40 S.
East St., Lebanon, Indiana.
These letters recommending Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound ought
to convince women Of the great worth
Of this medicine in the treatment of all
ments to which they are often subject.
Mrs. Baker calls it "a wonderful med
icine." If you are suffering from
troubles women often have, or feel all
run down, without any ambition or en-
ergy for your regular work, take Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. i
is natural restorative and should help
YOU as it has Mrs. Baker and many,
many other women.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
Reffnishjnu Floors,

To restore oak floors the old var
nish must be first removed. Get at
any paint shop paint remover, which
will soften the varnish SO 1t can be
easily scraped off, after which clean
the floor with rags and benzine. Next
bleach, using oxalic acid dissolved In
hot water. When dry the floor will be
white. Wash with clear water aud
vinegar and It is ready to be filed.
Use a paste filler. which must be
wiped of. As soon as 1t begins to
show white the floor is ready to be
finished in varnish or wax.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
The Girl Proposes.

The inhabitants Of Himia, In the
Greek archipelago, are engaged al
most entirely in sponge fishing. When
girl desires to marry she waits until
she has obtained the number Of
sponges from the sea that CORE
spends with the number of years she
has lived. These she places In silk
net, which she presents to the man OF
her choice. Should he refuse, his
chances Of obtaining another bride
maidens shun him as a punishment.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
La the Span Of Life.

Tropical midges Of sorts live less
than a day-sequoias have felt their
sap quicken with the warmth OF three
thousand springs. Somewhere between
these extremes, we open our eyes, look
about US for time. and close them
again. Modern political geography and
shift Of government give Us Methusa'
listic feelings; but glance at rocks
or stars sends Us shuddering among
the other notes, which gllsten for
moment In the sunlight and then van
ish.-William Beebe In the Atlantic
Monthly.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
SPOILED BY HIS SUDDEN SUCCESS

his honor because there had been a
breach Of etiquette-a carriage had
not been sent for it; that resumed Its
eastward journey, leaving behind the
grand scheme of the Lakeside Monthly
in sorrowful collapse; that undertook
to give all the product of. its brain for
one year to an Eastern magazine for
S1O.OOO-a stupendous sum of money
In those days-but collected and spent
the money before the year was out,
and then began a dismal and harass-
ing death-in-life which was to cease
only at the grave.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
lJDiform Came In Handy.

1 gave up my profession as trained
nurse after my marriage ana some
times wore my uniforms for house
dresses. One day, while in the front
room, I heard the back door open ana
close. / was alone in the house ana
on going to investigate l saw a rough
looking stranger coming through the
kitchen straight toward me. Presence
of mind came to my rescue. l raised
nv hand and said, Don't come In mere
we have a scarlet fever patient" lie
quickly scanned my uniform ana haoe
a hasty retreat through the rear door,
Chicago Journal.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
-
oRETTY is WHAT PRETTY WEARS.
SPORTS HAT REVELS IN Col OR
1oooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooz

rrN as you and I, little daughter
.ao,s at her best when becomingly
Ia The big stores pay homage
w.. youthful highness by fitting out
q ~ realm OF her very own. Here
sm Lilo apparel is temptingly dis
goa IN her childish hearts content.
Z the popular idea nowadays that
III. 4 daughter should have as com
p p'sts wardrobe as mothers very
VII rims early ia life, the little girls
...o,,on begins Of dressing appropri-
~ for the occasion. Designers are
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22

size and stream. tennis court and
goif ground lure to sunshine and SNORT
In the great outdoors.
we are remaining true to our first
love. the fabric hat. While straws
nave come In strong for millinery in
general, when it comes to the sports
hat' FABRIC remains the thought SUI
preme' although many sports hats
nave straw facings. There is, however.
exceptions to the rule in the straw
body hats and in the new tagal straw
mats cut out of large plaques, just the
same as of material by the yard.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
What Price lnk2

Circus Manager-I've found a way to
save money. Everybody rides over the
railroad except the tattOoed man. We
send him by second class mail. How
do you make it?" Hes printed mat
ter and goes any distance for 2 cents
IN ounce."-American Legion Weekly.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
Birds in the Dark.

Not q few birds practically rear
their nestlings in the dark, says the
American Forestry Magazine. Well
known examples Of this are seen in
sand-martins and kingfishers-birds
that dig, or scrape out, long burrows
in banks, and lay their eggs at the
farther end of them.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
ueseis Net We. tho single Net.

\ - Net We. tho Single Net.
oouble mesh hair net has almost
y taken the place Of the single
plte OF the fact that 1t was pr1-
assigned for only the hardest
wear. The double net Is In
lot evening and other dress
II popularity Of the double
y not due to feminine blind
because the woman Of mOder-
believes that she 10 getting
o1ch for her money when she
pebls net. It II true that the
Esars ALMOST twice - 6Dg
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
Needed Spraying.

Miss c. L. S. sends us the following
which she received direct from the
lady referred to: Marjory, five years
old. after hearing for the first time
the story Of Eve and the apple, re
marked: You know, Miss Smith,
think the trouble was that tree wasnt
sprayed, and Eve should never have
eaten an apple OF of tree that wasn't
sprayed. You never can tell what will
hanpen.' Boston Transcript.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
PELLAGRA-Rountree Sanifarium

For the care and scientific treatment of
PELLAGRA. The results are satisfactory.
they get we'll This 10 not new remedy,
but one that has been thoroughly tried and
has tho endorsement Of physicians and of
patients who were in the last stages Of PEI
LAGRA and now WELL Write for en-
iorsements. Be convinced we have a sue
cessful treatment. Easy to take, not harm
full in any way. Improvement begins imme
diately. No hypodermic injections If you
cannot come to the sanitarium. send for
HOME TREATMENT. w. c. R6untree. NJ. ID.
e20e 8. Robinson st., Oklahoma City. Okla
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
Store Managers Wanted

We arexopening Chain Tire Stores in every
town of 1000 population or more, and need
capable managers to run them. Earnings OF
5000 to $4,000 year assured the right
man. moderate investment required and
fully secured. Tire experience not necessary.
Cur plan of cooperation brings business to
YOU We have Interesting facts to convince
the most skeptical. A. j. STEPHENS, Asso-
ciated Tire Stores New Center Building,
KANSAS CITY. MISSOURI.
.'IOck-l Open" Window Locks Protect Your
Home soc. Liberal terms to agents Lock-l =
Open Co. 226- $50 Collins Ave, Pittsburgh.Pa
FrostDroof Cabbage Plants 75c 1000; or post
maid 500 100: 600 SITE. Potato, Tomat,
iater Southern Plant Specialist Nadosta O.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
sure TO help
SICK WOMEN
Mrs. Baker, So Much Benefited BY
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, Anxiou. to Help Others
Lebanon, Indiana.-'Twas complete
" run down from women 8 troubles and

SLOInacl JTOuDIo ana
for a long time wae
hardly able to do my
work. / had some
friends W no b ad
taken Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound, and they
told me about it. ]
KIN ow what 1t has
done for me and ]
recommend it to
others, as l am sure
il will be n great
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
A Safe One.

Eyes; he's a fearful bore, isn't he?
There's only one good thing about
him."
"What's thatT'
His opinion Of himself. London
Tit-BitS.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
Saws Uncle Eben.

"Dar's a heap o. gratitude" said
Uncle Eben, dat don't never git
proper expression, fob de reason dat
fulness of de heart Is mighty liable
to deprive a man Of de power Of
speech- maxim"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
Some Models in Sports Millinery.

Ritz cloth is new straw faDric
with corduroy welt. This is used IN
copper color for the hat when mas
the Quill positioned so stylfshiy. /.
Roman stripes are a pronounced
feature of the season. ms erect ~
silk knit is stretched over an un-
m,red foundation for the final hat In
the group.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22
= VOGUE n Hose,

The Vogue n hose.
T,be camel shade continues . mucn
orr color In hosiery. Heavy alk y
replacing filmy hoses
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22

Mems right are conserved fairly
well; it is their privileges that are
taken away from them.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-04-22

r,o 80 and "a far more eff
cacious In keeping unruiy iocAs
place.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-11-17
Father and Son
Both Restored
BY Taplac

"Tanlac certainly gives lot
for the money" said w. Z,
Reese, well known grocer OF
313 N. College ST.. Carlisle, Pa.
Following a bad case of flu
I found myself in such a weak,
nervous, run down conditions 4
could hardly attend to business.
[ was in this shape a year and
could make no Roadway towards
getting back my strength. My
stomach was all out of order. |
had no appetite, and weighed
only hundred and twenty-five
pounds.
"a few bottles of Tanlac gave
me complete health with gain
OF thirteen pounds I also have
q twelve-year-old son in school
who had nervous trouble anc
was in very bad shape. Soor
after starting him on Tanlac his
troubles disappeared and he al
SO gained ten or twelve pounds
'Ganlac certainly gives the desir-
ed results"
Taplac is sold by all gooo
druggists. i
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-11-17
Daily Register Richmond County, Ky, Friday

Pythian hall, building one
hundred feet long and fifty feet
wide and was crowded Friday
and Saturday, Nov. 3rd and 4th,
with farmers and their families
and citizens of the city, bring
ing IN exhibits of home, garden,
orchard and farm, while preach
ers, teachers and citizens, old
and young, chatted, laughed, and
renewed old acquaintance and
mae new ones. 1t was fine to see
how the city and country CO.
operated to make the Fair a sue
cess. The Bowling Green school
board closed the city colored
schools and the Superintendent
of Warren county closed the ru-
raj colored schools so that teach
ers and pupils might attend the
Fair. The exhibits were the best
have ever seen and showed
wonderful progress in Negro
Farm and Domestic Art. The
white people of Bowling Green
deserve great credit for their
generous gifts for premiums in
cash and in valuable household
articles. Each bank gave $500
and each merchant some va1ua-
bic household article. FRIDAY
! night, the 3rd, was the big night.
The great orator, Judge Harri-
son. spoke to an audience that
packed the hall. The city school
! chorus furnished tn emusic.
! was introduced as the poet
t laureate of Kentucky by Mr.. J.
Z. Kuykendall, county agent OF
Warren county, and grand mas
ter of Kentucky 'Colored Ma
sons. l felt gerYproud of the
burst of applause that greeted
my appearance OH the platform.
l recited three poems, 'fThe Pes
simist," "Sambo's Letter to Tn
Gle Sam" and "a Winter Even
ing At Home I did my best
to reflect credit upon Madison
county at the bar of public opin-
ion. [ find it good to get out