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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-29
Marriage a Ia Mode

In the Orient wedding gifts
are most important. No guest
would ever attend the ceremonies,
which sometimes last a long
time, without presenting as costly
and precious a gift as he can buy.
Sometimes poor people deprive
themselves of necessities that
they may present worthy we'd
ing gifts TO their marrying friends.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-29

Interest on call money at one stage
OF the game reached 100 per cent.
two pennies for one being offered for
loans. Ties and disputed matches
were feature Of the game, tho oper-
ators measuring distnces from the line
with matches and pencils to decide
winners.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-29

It is a handy method OF staying
within the law.
When the lawmakers Of Atlantic
City passed an ordinance forbidding
bathers to walk through the streets
clad only in bathing attire something
had to be done.
So the togatowel was invented.
which may be worn as a coat to tho
shows you how it's worn.
Juva Marconi Of Atlantic City
beach and later used as a towel.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-29

PENED TOO QUICKLY FOR HER
TO UTTER A CRY"
trace the dreadful woman who wrote
it and the men who are in her pay,
especially the one with the tatto mark
on his arm. Hastily.
PATRICIA DRAKE"
This letter doesn't tell me much
except that the young lady is on the
verge Of hysteria." he commented.
Miles had unfolded the second note.
1t was comparatively brief. and al
though it's fine, cramped, shaken hand
was unlike any that he had studied
before during his investigation. there
was yet something vaguely familiar
about it which arrested him.
MY dear child" he read.
Great trouble has come upon your
esteemed father and your uncles and
compelled them to do the strange
things which have so distressed you
Of late. Now they are facing ruin
and disgrace through no fault OF their
own, but you. my dear, can save them.
Il have known your family for
many years and it is my duty to tell
you the truth. 1 am an inflrm old
woman and live at some distance, but
my car will be outside your gate at
II tonight and my servants are to be
trusted to bring you safely to me.
1 will make you comfortable for the
night and you may return in the
morning.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-29
BrOCade,

Coats Of brocaded material are
smart when combined with a skirt of
plan material. Usually these are
dark in color, and serve as a con
trast for the gay jacket.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-29
ETC
BV United Pres

By United Press
CHICAGO. July Eff you
must drink, try the lake, and when
that is gone the ocean is always
ready to be tapped" Judge Adams
told Thomas Andler. Andler said
his wife drove him 10 drink.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-29
ETHEL BARRYMORE IN TOWN
Actress Visits Mrs. Lydig Hoyt and
Other Friends.

Ethel Barrymore visited friends in
Indianapolis yesterday as the guest
of Mrs. Lydig Hoyt of the Stuart
Walker Company. Miss Barrymore
stopped at Spink-Arms Hotel and
from here went to French Lick, for
a visit.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-29
Ratine

Ratine, dyed in futurist patterns
with splashy colors, makes very al
tractive beach capes and bathrobes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-29
Flowers

Lacquered flowers, IN black. white
and in colors, are effectively used to
trim hats and for corsage bouquets
worn with Georgette frocks.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-29
Side Panels

Some of the side panels have become
so elongated that they touch the floor
Lace panels are being featured on eve
ming and dinner gowns.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-29
Lace Hosiery

Lace stockings and those with in
sets Of lace and with wide lace clocks
are extensively shown now.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-29
Silk Creme

A fall frock of silk crepe is embroid
cred solidly in a cross-stitch pattern
The frock is red and the embroidery
hlack-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-29
White Turban

The white satin turban is now just
about as popular as the black one was
few months ago. 1t is draped in
much the same manner and is very
close fitting.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-29

There is surely no fashionable wom-
an but will rejoice at the opportunity
to be two yards more fashionable
That's what the styles are doing for
you, madam.
Two yards more. In the extra full
ness of the skirt, the side Grapes. the
loose and ruffled sleeve, the occasional
cape-back. Where are the straight
sleeveless tied-in-the- middle chemise
dresses? Not yet gone. but no longer
in their prime.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-11-22

Or December / the prices ad-
vance on Majestic stoves, come
in and make your selection and
let us set aside this Wonderful
Stove which means so much to
your wife. We will deliver it any
time up to the first of the year.
It is the stove which has won the
Gold Medal Prize during each
exhibit.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-11-22


In Madison County, Consisting Of
Royal Easy Reclining Chairs.
Davenettes and Davanette Suites.
Victor and Edison Records.
Bed Room and Dining Room Suites.
Wurtzer Straight and Player Pianos.
VictrolIs and Edison Talking Machines
fTumbler Sherbert Glasses.
Fancy Sandwich Plates, Flower Vases
Baskets. Cream and Sugar Sets Candle Sticks
Fancy Tea Cups and Saucers.
Fancy 1lates Candy Jars. Fancy Bowls.
Smokin z Stands Smoking Sets
Erums, WheelbarroWs Horns
Boudor Lamps, EIcctroliers Floor Lamps.
Pianos, Doll Dishes, Chairs and Rockers.
McDou2 iall Kitchen Cabinets
Rocking Horses Black Boards
AAttomo1P bile Veocipedes
Sheds, lectric Trains Guns.
Ftivvers Original Riddle Kars.
Dolls D oil Buggie8, Doll Beds.
White ewing Machines.
Card Ia bles, Gate Leg Tables
Hoover Vacuum Cleaners.
Bissel carpet Sweepers
Majestic and Favorite Ranges
Globe-Wiernicbe Book Cases.
Bud Vas rs. Jardineres
Cedar CHESTS. Heavy Upholstered Rockers
Trunks Rocking Chairs
Suit Cases Parlor Suites =
travelling Bags. Library Tables.
Rugs 7 Writing Desks
Pictures, Mirrors. Ball Bearing Wagons.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-11-22
ROCKING CHAIRS

THIS rocker as shown in cut, made
from best selected oak, with high
gloss finish, mule skin covering
and spring seat, which formerly
sold at $1,000, $3.50 for $3.50
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-11-22
BIGGEST STOVE SALE EVER FIELD
RICHMOND

We have in stock about thirty-fve good used stoves
that have been taken in Majestic Ranges during the
last thirty days We sell them in order to make
for another of Majestic Stoves SO we are going
to sell them at the low price of $780, $1,000 $780, and
$1,000. These stoves are marked in plain figures, Be
here the above date if you want your choice of these
stoves.
We also have big stock of Heating Stoves It has been
backward season stoves so we must sell them in
order to make for the Holiday Goods in the next
TEN DAYS. PRICES CUT IN HALF
Wood Stoves, formerly sold at $500 now S4OG
Cast Stoves, formerly sold at $500 now S $50
Air Tight Stoves, formerly sold at $1,000 now S1250
Air Tight Stoves, formerly sold at $500 now $50
Double Heater, formerly sold at $500 now $425O
You from onethrd to onehaf on any of these
stoves.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-11-22


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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-11-22

Heavy Upholstered Rockers.
Rocking Chairs.
Parior Suites. =
Library Tables.
Writing Desks.
Ball Bearing Wagons.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-21

and tents being put up.
Hoping to catch sight of some oil
the wonders. he crept cautiously
through the gorse bushes. losing his
cap on the way. but, dear me. who
could bother about the loss of a CAP
at such an exciting time! AS he
neared the back of a large tent. he
heard the sound of sobbing, and saw
little girl huddIed up on the ground
crying bitterly.
Why. What's up" he said kindly.
She rose slowly at the sound of his
voice. and she certainly was a grand
little lady. Her dress was of flmy
white, bordered with silver stars and
crescents. On her head was a crown.
and from her Shoulders fell long red
satin train.
Dick gave a start of surprise as he
saw her face. why. Marion, what
In the world are you doing here?"
She drew herself up with an offend
ed air.
Who are you calling Marion, boy"
she said. It am the Princess Zazelle.
the youngest fortune-teiler tfn the
whole world"
oh. indeed" said Dick: II see now
you are not Marion. she's my sister
you know. but sou certainly are ex-
act!y like her."
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-21

Mrs. Bluejay, and that thew got IN
discussing the color feathers they
were going to wear this winter. and
If tails were going to be worn short
or long; and what was going tn he
the stylish way of holding the wings.
and if topknots were going be fash
ionable or not.
And she got so interested that she
forgot all about poor little me. sitting
here with mouth wide open, and evee
shut. Or maybe she was appointed nm
committee to tell Mrs. Partridge
that II she expected to move in the
best society. she would have to ston
laying SO many eggs. and confine her
self to four, and six at the very ONT
slde' as none of the best bird people
were laying more than that, as il
wasn't considered good form. And
maybe Mrs Partridge wasn't at home,
ana she had to wait. Or it may be
that she went to see how that sick
Woodpecker baby is that got a cater
pillar stuck in it's throat. 1 can think
of a lot of things that might be keep
ing her. but that doesn't put anything
in my stomach, and I'm getting hun
grier and hungrier every minute, and
so weak I can hardly make a sound
Mothers do give one a lot OF trouble.
but in way. ] suppose we couldn't
get along without them-but I do wish
they wouldn't stay away so long! And
SO many things have happened since
I've been sitting here calling and call
Ing. that 1t really seems like a year
Now. when that old gray squirrel ran
down on the limb where l was. and
parked and barked, and shook his
tail. and said things that no nice per-
son would think of saying. specially
to a baby, was so scared that I had
to keep my bill shut to keep my heart
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-21

from falling right out. And when that
awful blacksnake climbed up and
peeped in our nest where I slept last
night. and Kissed terribly when he
found it empty, thought would die
OF fright, but as luck would have 1t.
he didn't see me. and SO my life was
saved again. And a flock of great big,
black crows came Tapping right over
our home tree, and one of them
looked down and said caw-caw, and
was certain he was coming down
and gobble me up. And then a boy
came along, and shot about a dozen
holes in our nest (glad I wasn't in it,, ,
and know when mother comes home
she will say it's ruined. and we can't
sleep in it any more. If it wasn't for
boys with sIing-shots. and hawks, and
snakes, birds would have so much bet
ter times. And not long after the boy
had gone away, the biggest green
caterpillar you ever saw. swung itself
down from a leaf right over my head
and crawled so close to me that its
horrid singers ,tickled my legs II Il
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-21

stance. All summer long he was busy
in Mr.. Aldrich's potato field. eating
eating. eating. When September
came with its cool nights Baby Worm
was both fat and long and a queer
restless feeling came over 1t. 1t hur-
ried down one OF the potato plants
and dug down. down. down in the
soft earth. Mother Nature kept whis-
pering to it: Deeper! Deeper!" And
the little worm obeyed. although 1t
could not understand why. Mother
Nature knew that frost was coming
and frost could kill, and her baby
must dig below the reach of frest.
Presently Mother Nature whispered:
"All right" And Baby Worm quit
digging and rested. The sun rose and
the sun set and the moon came out
Still Baby Worm rested. Again the
sun rose and set and the moon came
out. Still Baby Worm rested. But
there in the dark warm earth a change
was creeping over the little creature.
Its color was changing from green to
brown, and it's skin was stiffening, stiff
fleming, and piece of it in front was
growing out to form the tongue-case
for the moth that was to be-"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-21

II am the Princess Zazelle." she re-
peated proudly.
"All right" laughed Dick. good
humoredly. But why was the Prin-
cess zazelle crying?"
All her dignity vanished. and her
eyes filed with tears.
Mr.. Bates says I must go on the
throne in the parade, and throw out
the handbills. It is so high I'D ii
makes me dizzy. and I'm sure 1 shall
fall. though Nanny says she will tie
me in"
who is Nanny, your Mother?"
No. 1 have no Mother" shaking
her head sadly. Nanny has taken
care of me ever since they found me
one night crying by the side of the
road. Nanny had just lost her own
little girl. so she took care of me-"
And you don't know who lost YOU"
asked Dick
black ribbon hidden beneath her
square brown medal.
why, Marion has one like that"
cried Dick astonished. Aunt Geral-
dine sent 1t to her when she was a
baby" Let me see. Hers has two
clasped hands on it. and two French
words. that Mother says mean Good
luck besides the date of Marion's
birthday, May 9TH"
He took the medal in his hand, and
sure enough there were all the marks
on It that he had mentioned.
This certainly is queer" he NUT
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-21
HRIY7RI CHBNVE7 d

case. in this case 3 inches wide and
about inches long; place this piece
upon the bottom and hold the lower
shelf firmly against it while fastening
the shelf with nails through the side;
do this at each end of the shelf and
asten the second shelf the same way
and so on. The back should be made
of 11-inch material cut to the exact
size Of the inside of cabinet with the
grain running up and down; it should
be made square as it holds the case
in shape and rigid. A strip should be
fastened to the top at A against which
while the bottom of the back may be
nailed through the bottom of the
case as at B. or into the back edge of
the lower shelf as at c, and through
the sides as at D.
Each drawer front should be made
about u Inch shorter and 1-16-inch
narrower than tho exact dimensions.
in this case * inch thick. 2 1916
inches wide, and As inches long; the
drawer back should be n inch thick
and the same size as the front in every
other dimension. The tin or other
sheet metal to be used for the sides
and bottom of the drawers should be
cut 6%x10h inches, which allows the
above the top edges OF the sides so
they may be planed to ct without cut
ting Into the .in. The tin must be
bent carefully with square corners
and % exact dimensions, and fastened
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-21
PRINCESS ZAZELLE

~ lex whistled merrily as he ran
b 81 home from school 1t was such
# IA lovely day, the sun so bright.
~ the sky SO blue. one could not
help feeling happy. Besides, there
was very special reason that he
should be gay. for had not Mother
promised to take him and Marion to
the big Circus. whose bills - See
Bates Big Circus" met you at every
turn. He might even catch a glimpse
of it on his way home past Apsley
Common. where the circuses usually
canlped. Sure enough, even from this
distance he could see the largo vans
standing around. busy figures hurrying.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-21

hadn't been so awfully big, I would
have tried to swallow it, as was ter
ribly hungry. but I knew its stickers
would catch in my throat. and I'd be
in as bad a fix as that little wood
pecker baby. a hummingbird with
the most beautiful throat. lighted on
a twig, and made out Ike It was
going to stick its bill in my eyes, but
fuffed up my feathers right quick.
and frightened 1t so It few ayav.
While all these things were happen
ing. you must remember that I didn't
have a mouthful OF anything to eat
and was getting emptier and emptier
and that gone feeling" inside OF me
was getting bigger and bigger.
Just about the time I had decided
to quit breathing. and drop down of
the limb. mother came flying back
with the biggest. latest, greenest
grasshopper you ever saw. and as Il
slid down my throat, and brought
up with bump in that empty stom-
ach of mine. I closed my eyes to dream
OF all kinds of good things to eat.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-21

to the back ana front with small nails
or long slender tacks. driven quite
closely together to prevent bubbling
or the tin. Note that the sketch
shows space of q inch between the
front of the drawer front and the
front edge of the tin sides at E, which
prevents the tin from showing when
the drawer is closed
After the drawers are fitted a
wooden knob may be fastened on the
front of each and the entire case fin-
ished or painted; IL preferred small
brass knobs may be purchased and
the hole made in the front by which
each is to be fastened. after which
the case may be finished or painted
and the knobs put on afterward.
otherwise it will be necessary to work
the finish around them.
The case may be set upon brackets
on shelf. fastened to the wall BY
screws through the back, or upon a
table. in which case it may be moved
from place to place as the housewife
desires to change her arrangements
for doing housework.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-21

but you had a twin sister, Marion
named Marjorie. One dreadful day,
during the war, Mother heard l was
wounded and i'll at a camp down
South. She Immediately made ar
rangements to come to me, planning
10 leave you twins with Aunt Geral-
dine. Dick, of course, was too young
TO leave her. Taking the automobile
she started. putting you youngsters in
a kiddy-coop in the back of the car.
Engine trouble delayed her. and It
| took the chauffeur some hours 10 re-
pair. the damage. so she was forced to
travel all night. Arriving at Aunt
/ Geraldine's, they discovered, to their
horror, the car door open, and Mar
jorie missing. You may imagine
Mothers state, and how they search
ed for Marjorie. ALI in vain. AS we
now know, she was rescued by Nanny,
who has cared for her ever since"
isn't it wonderful" said Marion
softly.
And that good Nanny IS tired Of
circus life now" put in Mother. and
will come and live with Us now. that
we may take care OF her"
A little hand crept out from where
Marjorie was cuddled up on Mothers
knee. Thank you. my dear new
Daddy" said said. I am so happy.
and SO glad brother Dick came and
found me.'\
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-21

do you think it knows about IT,"
asked Donnie. in an awed voice.
Maybe not" replied Uncle Dick.
Perhaps it doesn't know any more
than we do about our beautiful
future"
You mean. in Heaven" asked Pat.
I'VE have to die to go there"
well. it's what we call death. may
be-" Uncle Dick replied. looking
thoughtful But take this little potato
worm. Wouldn't you say he was
dead? How still he is! How cold.
But the Lord knows he isn't dead at
ALL In the coming days he will fly
with beautiful wings"
Pat took the bright brown chrysalis
and wrapped it tenderly in her hand
kerchief.
I'D better carry 1t home myself"
she said. I'VE wouldn't want to hurt
Mother Natures baby after all the
trouble she took with it."
would a tobacco box with a piece
OF glass set on top do for it?" asked
Donnie. Would it like a piece of
cotton to lie on?"
THAT would be fine" agreed Uncle
Dick, taking a hand of each as they
walked rather soberly home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-21
HAS ANY ONE SEEN MOTHER?

m We been sitting here calling and
calling, until my throat is so dry
it squeaks. and my stomach is so
u empty that can hear the sides of
it rubbing together. Mother went
away right after breakfast. and told
me to sit here until. she came back.
And I've been sitting right here in
one spot. but it doesn't seem to do
any good. as she hasn't come back.
It's not like her to stay away such a
long time, when sho knows have to
be fed every few minutes. If that
dreadful hungry feeling is to be kept
down. Somehow I ne' err feel quite
right if something isn't going down
my throat, and she knows that as well
as I do.
wouldn't be surprised II she didn't
drop in to see that everlasting talker,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-21
an awful nuisance"

an awful nuisance"
Whats the moths name? Potato
moth? 1 never did hear of 1t BEFORE
said Pat, examining the crysalis.
1T changes its name as we'll as its
shape" answered Uncle Dick. at
becomes the great Sphinx Moth"
But how did 1t get so far down in
the ground? That's what l want to
know" said Donnie.
1T is one of the winter babies which
Mother Nature is keeping for next
spring" explained their Uncle. Some
Of these babies are hung up on the
branches OF trees or fastened to the
under side OF fences or on the trunks
OF trees. These are all wrapped I'D
in leaves or silk or both, and we call
them cocoons. The chrysalids are yerv
wonderful because they are the result
OF a curious change in the insect 1T
self. Take this potato worm. for in
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-21

tered, II don't understand it at all"
"Zazelle, zazelle.'' came shrin cry
from within the tent. Where are
you? 1t is time to start"
That is Nanny" she said. "I must
go now"
Il will run home and watch you
pass. Look for me in the house with
the balcony full of red geraniums.
and a red awning"
Shall I see you AGAIN." she asked
wistfuIly.
Sure. and Mother and Marion too.
l want them to see you and that
medal of yours. 1t sure is queer"
and Dick ran off shaking his head.
He rushed into the sitting room
crying excitedly, "Daddy-Mother, l
have just seen a little girl at the Cir
Gus the image of Marion, and she has
a medal just like hers too"
whats that" cried Daddy, throw
ing down his paper. Dick repeated
his tale while Mother sat listening
with wide open eyes. "Oh, Richard"
she whispered, Gould it be possible
after all these years"
Patience dear. We will find out,
you may be sure" said Daddy. while
Dick and Marion looked from one to
the other in surprise.
Just then came the sound of music,
and they all rushed out on the bal
Spny to see the circus parade. There
Was the Princess Zazelle, smiling and
waving her hand. as she scattered
playbills among the crowd.
Mother gave one look, then crying,
1T is, it must bel" fell to the floor
fainting.
"Of course" said Daddy, "you were
too young to know anything about It,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-21
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stages" said their Uncle. "Just as we
are FIRST babies, then children. then
grown-up. This little potato worm
was first a worm-that is. after It
Matched out OF an egg,-then he was
called a larva. Now 1t is pupa.
After awhile 1t will become beauti-
full moth. All day it will hide. and
that is why you kids haven't seen
many big moths. At night it will
hutter out to sip the honey from the
jimson-weed flowers along the roads
and in the meadows"