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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12
Nevada Governor For Bonus

Carson City,-The plan for paying
soldiers bonus by the means of u
bond issue, payment to be made in
cash, as advocated by William G.
McAdoo, former secretary of the
treasury, will be, Incorporated in
bonus legislation to be presented in
congress with the approval of the
American legion, according to Gov
ernor j. G. Scrugham of Nevada.
Scrugham is a member of the legion
legislative committee. The land
settlement features of the last bonus
bill will be slightly altered, Scrugham
said.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12
Lady Aston Campaigning

Plymouth, England,-Lady Astor is
carrying on very lively campaign
for reelection to parliament and her
meetings are so crowded she often
has to struggle to reach the platform
upon which she is usually subjected
to brisk heckling, to which her quick
and sharp answers afford much
amusement and Keep her hearers in
good temper. at meeting Thursday
in which size sought to show the i'm
practicability of the proposed levy on
capital championed by the Labor party.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12
Loan plan Up to LEAGUE

London.-Details of the proposed
loan to Hungary intended as part of
tile reconstruction measures for that
country which the league of nations
has under way, have been worked out
by the committee of the league which
has been meeting here and which. it
announced Thursday had agreed upon
a scheme to be submitted to the
league council next month for its
consideration.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12
81 Automobiles Burned

Ames, Iowa,-Fifty automobiles
were destroyed in fire which early
Thursday destroyed the storage gar
age in which they were housed. The
loss WIS estimated at $4,000. De-
fective wiring on one of the cars is
believed to have caused the blaze.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

The former crown prince, who wants
credit for being one war victim, at
least, who does not want to come to
this country.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

The man whs can still get 4 thrill
out Of seeing % boys on q football
field IL not old, even though he may
be ninety by the beck.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

The ex-kaiser's wife says he is fiery
but lovable. Freely translated, that
may mean that he snashes the break
fast dishes and is sorry afterward.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

A speaker in Washington eulsgized
the little red schoolhouse," but hap
PLY this relic Of the. past II giving
way to modern structures Of brick,
stone and concrete.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

Plans for skyscrapers startle Paris,
although the proposed buildings are
only eight and nine stories high.
France is not as bold In her architec-
ture as in her politics.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

Az yet the radio expert with the
Macmillan expedition in the Arctic has
reported no readings of interplanetary
code messages in the aurora borealis.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

That doctor who is only paid while
the patient enjoys good health might
get contract with those King Tut eI-
plorerS.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

Modern boys get mere romance out
of their radio messages than their IA
theirs used to get at their age out Of
robbing Watermelon patches.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

The London pauper who carried
valuable secret dye process with him
to the grave gave proof that silence
cannot always be regarded as golden.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

Science Is scarcely nattering In In
forming us that vitamines have the
same effect On the human system n
they do on white nice.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

An automatic electric furnace feeder
has been devised, and it would proba-
bly, be regarded as cheap at any price
by the man whose furnace has gone out
on a cold morning.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

The French woman who Topped the
loop In an airplane 90 times Is now
qualified to keep up with the whirl Of
fashions.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

A Boston biologist threatens to take
all the Joy out of coffee drinking by
declaring that there is absolutely moth
ing harmful about 1t.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

A current magazine picture shows
Mr.. Bryan holding what purports to be
a glass of water-and 1t probably Is.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

A fapper understands home vaguely
as a place where she parks herself be-
tween dance engagements.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

A few million German marks might
come in handy for the man who likes
TO bet on all the football games.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

Coach Yost's task will fall to George
Little, who is Is or 20 sizes larger
than his name might Indicate.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

An applicant for citizenship In New
York said Babe Ruth was President
of tho United States. striking cut.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12
WHEN PA SHAVED OFF HIS
WHISPERS

I haven't had such jolly fun for forty
thousand years,
Jes' laughed until I thought my eyes
was runnin' out In tears,
An ma she slapped me on the back to
help me ketch my breath,
An said she couldn't blame mo II I
laughed myself to death.
My ribs got sore like they was biles,
my head got achin and
My inside fixins hurt like they had
more than they could stand.
An every time I see him yet 1 have to
fetch grin,
Because he looks so awful queer with
nothin' on his chin.
There never was a fathers son
That had such jolly, roarin' fun
AS me. since children was begun,
Since Pa shaved off his whiskers.
He blushed 1es' like giggly girl when
he come home that night,
An ma, she met him at the door and
nodded real polite,
An asked him If he'd not come in,
a-lookin OF him Ger,
Jes' like she was a wonderin' where
she'd seen them clothes before.
She offered him the rockin' chair, and
asked him fur his hat,
An when she hung 1t up, she looked
suspiciously at that,
An him a-grinnin' all the time, and her
a-lookin' skeered,
An me a-sizin' of him up an honestly
afeard!
But when he looked almighty sly
At me, and winked his other eye.
yelled to bust: why ma, the guy
Is Pa; shaved on his whiskers"
Pa heaved back in the rockin chair an
fetched big 'Haw, haw."
had a real Mysteries fit. an roared an
sQuealed. an ma
She stood like she was paralyzed. an
stared In stupid way.
Jes' like to save her life she couldn't
think Of what to say.
An then she reached her fingers out an
rubbed i'm on his chin,
An darned II either one of 'em could do
thing but grin,
An then she stopped and TUX = kiss, an
say, I'll JUS be blamed,
That orful naked mouth of pas looked
like 1t was ashamed.
Twas orful mean of me. I know.
But jes' had to laugh or go
Insane. 1t paralyzed me so.
When pa shaved or his whiskers.
When ma regained her consciousness
heard her softly say,
why, Willyum," you hain't looked so
young fur many an many a day
Look something like you ulster look
them times when me and you
Was courtin up to married life, indeed,
indeed you do"
An then she sat upon his knee a-feelin'
of his chin.
Jes' like they was q lovin' pair that
wasn't any kin.
An me a-rollin' on tho floor. jes' like |
dying calf.
Fur every time I'd take q peep at pa
ia have to laugh,
But now he doesn't look so bad,
An never was a prouder lad
Than me. to have so young a dad
Since Pa shaved or his whiskers.
Dear Miss Brooks:
have been reading the corner for a
ong time and have decided to join 1t.
y What color of dress would 1 look
rood int I am tall and thin, I have
,rown eyes and brown hair. (2) Is
t good for = girl of IL to keep house?
remain as ever
BUTTERCUP, Idaho.
% II your skin Is clear and color
rood you could wear brown, dark blue.
rome and bottle green, orchid. garnet.
mustard. pinks. gold and cream. (2) A
,irl of twelve should not do heavy
Iouss work regularly.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

Many a mother who rears her boy
to be neat and clean never lseks for
ward to a muddy football field
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

One of fashions colors Is called
"smoke," but it's hard to tell which
brand of bituminous 1t represents.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

In Paris, men are wearing ear
rings. What next will the followers
of fashion get into their heads?
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

Germany's latest menace arises from
the fifty-seven varieties Of patriots who
are all fighting for the fathenland.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

Those marks have got to the point
where they are about as valuable ~
Germany's wartime propaganda.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

gift books would delight her. Then
there are the exquisite bottles of per-
fumes and toilet waters which mover
fail to satisfy, as well as monogramed
stationery or writing desk equipment
and lastly, what girl fails to respond to
lovely box of candy?
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12
Dear Miss Brooks:
PEGGY, Idaho.

To MRS. ]. s., Spanish Fork, Utah.
Through the kindness of reader I am
enabled to print the poem you request.
ed recently.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12


fumes and toilet waters which mover
fail to satisfy, as well as monogramed
stationery or writing desk equipment
and lastly, what girl fails to respond to
a lovely box Of candy?
Dear Miss Brooks:
/ 1 have called on you for help before
| and was very well pleased with the
! answers. % What should the bride
do and say upon the receipt of wedding
presents? (2) I have never met my
betrothed's sister, but we correspond.
| Christmas gift? If SO, what7 CD My
hair Is quito short as had 1t bobbed
year ago. l have 4 full oval face and
l am eighteen years old. My hair Is
| course and straight. How can l comb
1t becomingly? 90 How can I keep
my hands and nails tidy? They are in
clined to look rough and uncared for
and I am unable to keep the cuticle
back. Hoping we are welcome and
wishing you much success, we are, TIVE
constant readers
PAL and SKEEZIX, Idaho.
Always welcome. girls. % A we'd
ding gift should be acknowledged by a
personal written expression Of ap-
probation and thanks soon as re-
ceived The exact wording must nee
essarily vary according to the gift. Let
your expression be sincere and natural.
dainty hand made undertakings are sure
to be most welcome to any girl. Then
there are so many varieties of lovely
hand bags one can make, fancy garters
and ribbon novelties for the dressing
table for personal wear. dainty
aprons and pillows, hosiery, perfume
or beads. go The perfectly straight bob
is the very newest thing in bobbed hair.
and you should be able to wear 1t as
becomingly as anyone. You could also
wear it becomingly If it were waved
and brought smoothly down from q
side or center part. with the ends
curled under. (4) Use a good hand To-
ton daily. Push the cuticle carefully
back with rubber-tipped orange wood
stick, each time the hands are removed
from water. File the nails regularly to
keep them well shaped and unbroken.
Dear Miss Brooks:
May 1 enter your corner? I am \
girl of twelve, and want to ask you 3
question or two. G) When any of my
friends have a party and just invite the
boy friends, and the rest of the girls
me to go with a boy too? (2) What |
Is the meaning of the following names: |
Agnes, Phillis and Ida? Wishing you
bushels Of good luck,
PEGGY. Idaho.
You are most welcome. Peggy. to be
sure. % Yes, 1t Is quite all right for
one of the boys to walk homo with
you from a neighborhood party, Peggy.
ca Agnes means pure, sacred, chaste."
Phillis or Phyllis means "a green
DOUGH-" Ida is probably the same as
Lydia. derived from the Greek, mean
ng "a native of LYDIA" Thanks for
your good wishes, dear.
To MRS. ]. s., Spanish Fork, Utah
Through the kindness of a reader am
enabled to print the poem you request.
~
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

Dear Miss Brooks:
received the poem all right and
many thanks for it, % When a boy
writes to you and you answer his letter
and he quits writing. should you write
again? Thanking you for the answers
to the question, remain
YOUR FRIEND.
/ hope you enjoy the poem. my dear.
% No, you should not write a second
letter without receiving an answer, I'M
less you have very good reasons for
thinking he did not receive your FIRST
letter.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12
RuTTERCuP. Idaho

% II your skin Is clear and color
good you could wear brown, dark blue.
bronze and bottle green. orchid. garnet.
mustard, pinks, gold and cream. (2) A
girl Of twelve should not do heavy
house work regularly.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-12

Dear Miss Brooks:
Just one question OF you please, a
question that has bothered my mind for
several days-I have known a very nice
little girl of Is years of age for about
three months now-and at present
consider the girl only as very dear
friend, and would like you to suggest
= few things which would be proper to
present to her as a christmas gift under
the circumstances. Thanking you in
advance, remain, sincerely yours
RAPHAEL, Utah.
1 am sure this little friend would be
made quite happy II she should receive
any one Of the articles 1 mention, and
they would be entirely appropriate. II
she be addicted to the kodaking habit
one Of the many lovely kodak albums
Will make sure appeal. or in case she
is not now = kodak enthusiast the gift
of = camera would soon make ono of
Ter. II she loves books then . lovely
.lassic or any one Of the innumerabls
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-06-02

Professor Farigoule had made great
progress, and his pupils showed Il dis
tinct and impressive advance One OF
these pupils, blindfolded was present
ed with letter-blocks, numerals ana
colored skeins of wool. Holding his
hands up before them, he was able to
see them and name them. The specii
lists present were permitted to impose
any difficulties, to try any variations
so as to convince themselves that no
trickery was being employed. (There
haG been charges OF signalling sys-
ten between the professor and his pu
pi's.)
THE ests resisted all these effort
and the specialists, having themselves
verified the genuinenesS of tire
unique performance they witnessed, at
the end of the seance readily signed a
testimonial crediting Professor Far1
COLE with the discovery of a real
scientific theory of great importance
'rhe experiments in extra-retinal Wis
ioil, being certified to by acknowlede
ed authorities have now taken a grip
on the public interest and the subjecr
is at last receiving the publicity it
merits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-06-02
WYTHEvlLLE NEWS.

The revival at Franklin St. Nj. e.
Church conducted by Miss Elizabeth
NJ. Wilson. is gaining favor each day.
The Holy Spirit is moving upon the
hearts of men. nted Efforts of the
church membership of our town s
every where in evidence. May the Lord
continue his blessings upon us. Go on
Sister Wilson.
The services at the Baptist and A.
NJ. +. church were we'll attended
Rev. Y. w. Hebron preached the
annual sermon for the Keystone Lodge
No All and the Miner Lodge No. AIS
OF Abingdon, Sunday 9th. The two
lodges have a membership of 3S and
80 respectively. Mr.. John Miner Depv
ty, Mr.. Albert Cloud w. c., Mrs. Jose
phine Moore p. D., Mr.. Floyd Clark
Master of Ceremonies. Mrs. Alice Co;
ten delivered a strong. well-timed AMI
instructive address. Abingdon rose to
praise these two Good Samaritan
Lodges.
Messrs. Albert Holiday and TONY
laid Ohio.
Ohio
MIR. and Mrs. Harold G. Davis OF De
troit Michigan and Mrs. jamie Trigg
Of Pulaski, Va, were in Wytheville.
guest of relatives last week
MIR. Frederick Monroe of Durham
N. c. and Miss Willie Monroe who
has been teaching in West, Va, are
the guests Of their mother, Mrs. Jen
ME Monroe in North Wytheville.
Mr.. Garland Chapman and little
niece Edith Lee Chapman visited Duh
lin and Pulaski Sunday.
| Mrs. NJ. j. Stepteau and grand-daugh
tie: Virginia Stepteau returned this
morning afer spending a few weeks In
Gillian, w. Va.
! Little jamie Crockett has the meas
les.
MIR. Willie Harper went to RoanoSe
Saturday to take civil service eXami
nation. We wish him much success.
! Mrs. Homer Fairston and lit.'e
to attend the commencement; while
there she Will be the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. Delmar Prillerman.
| Misses Evelyn Chapman and Myrtle
Hampton will leave for Pulaski to at
tend the Epworth League Convention
Little Myrtle Chapman is home again
from Dublin Va.
Mrs. Gertrude Allen wishes to thank
her many friends and especially her
pastor for their many acts of kindness
during her illness. Trusting that they
will continue to pray for her.
Messrs. Rueben Holiday, Emmett
Carter and Mrs E. NJ. Hebron went to
lvanhoe Saturday night to attend
their lodge of Gallilee Fisherman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-06-02
Correspondence.
ROANOKE ITEMS.

ROANOKE. VA, May 29.--Rev.
George p. Miller, of Mt. Zion A. NJ.
e. Church, the local deacon, filled
the pulpit Sunday morning. with
yrea. credit to the occasion, as we'll
as to his calling. HIS subject was,
Life
Rev. Hatcher preached Sunday
morning to the graduating class of
Christiansburg College. The Doctor
was home to fill his pulpit at night.
after having driven his car to Chris
tiansburg and back. He delivered a
sermon from q very important sub
ject. "Why Worry?" His text was,
, LET not your hearts be troubled.
Ye believe in God, believe also in
me-" After the sermon men and
women testified to their experiences
in answered prayers and restoration
to health of friends.
Rev. Hatcher and G. H. Howard
returned from Kittrell College, where
they attended the commencement
exercises last tuesday and Wednes-
day They are trustees Of the school
. from Mt Zion A. NJ. r. Church. The
exercises were very grand.
Rev. Hatcher is much indisposed
at this writing, having contracted q
severe cough.
Mr.. Thomas StanflelG has been in
disposed since last week at his home,
ga Ninth Avenue, N. e. He is i'm
proving.
Mr., H. Green, who left the city two
years ago to attend a convention in
Petersburg, returned here to attend
the Baptist State Convention. Mr..
Green is looking fine and his friends
were glad TO greet him.
Mrs. Berta Howard, 302 Seventh
Avenue, N. w. who has been suffer-
ing with rheumatism is much better.
Mr.. Robert Toliver, of Seventh
Avenue is still indisposed and feeble.
Mr.. Nick Burford Of Blue Ridge
Springs, died Friday, May 25, after
a short illness. The funeral services
took place Sunday afternoon. Mr..
Burford was we'll known and highly
respected The Agent worked with
him 80 years ago at Blue Ridge. He
leaves TO mourn Ineir loss, q ueVoCeu
and loving wife and host of friends
of both races. He was a Staunch
Christian. Many Roanokers attended
the funeral.
w. r. Banister will move to his
new pool parlor, IL Norfolk Avenue,
near Barnes Drug Store. 1t is three
stories brick, and the two upper
STORIES will be used for rooming for
travellers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-06-02
"Explaining his theory. Professor

Explaining his theory, Professor
FarIgoule declares that eXtra-retinal
vision involves the functioning of a
serse until now ignored-what he
calls the paroptic sense This sense
reposes in cells, discernible under the
microscope in the skin These
cells he calls the 'ocelles, veritable
eyes, rudimentary, microscopic, but
complete 1t is the training of these
'ocelles' in the blind which results in
something close TO actual vision Ask
cd what the blind may hope for from
his exper .ments, Professor Farigoule
said:
New York Times, May "a, 1929
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-06-02
CHICAGO NEWS.

The Appellate Court affirmed u
judgment in an interesting case LAST
week in the suit entitled Nelson
Brothers ct al against Edward f.
Jones. THE decision established a new
principle governing the financing coin
palies in the purchase of automobiles
on time
The defendant bought an automo-
bile from the Ford Agency in Evans
ton making his down payment. The
deal was financed by Nelson Brothers
of Evanston who ayr sed 10 carry fire
an dtheft insurance for one year prem
iums paid in advance. The machine
was stolen and tie Insurance Com
pany and Nelson Brothers sought to
avoid payment by claiming that the
machine was stolen while being useG
for taxi cab purposes and that such
use of the machine voided the policy.
Attorney Walter NJ. Farmer, represent
ed the defendant contended that the
financing company in such circum-
stances acted as insurers against fir"
and theft and that if the knowledge OF
the provision voiding the policy was
not brought to the defendants knowl
edge, they are liable to the defendant
for the loss of his machine in 80 pc:
cert of the list price.
THE Appellate Court took the same
view of the case and affirmed the find
ing of the lower Court which gave the
defendant judgment for $715.50; 80
per cent. of the list price.
Mrs. Sarah E. Garrison dauglrte:
ruler of Pride of Chicago Temple No
IA /. B. p. o. f. W., is proud of the
success which this temple has made
during her administration as daughter
ruler.
VIM Crudup, member and officer
of EbeneZer Baptist church, wei!
known citizen is improving somewhat
at Provident Hospital where he has
been i'll for several weeks.
Mothers Day was largely celebrated
at Aliens A. M. E. Chapel. goth ami
Dearborn streets of which Rev r. Les
lie Scott is pastor. Fifteen were added
to the church. The choir sold flowers
to the amount of $1,000.
Mrs. Dora Hawley mother Of Mes.
danes Anderson and Crenshaw, milf
HerS o4US >. state street has gone
East and will visit among other cities
New York with relatives and friends.
Funeral services for the late daught
er Beulah Williams were lreld from
Arnett Chapel. Morgan Park of which
she was a devout member. Rev. II. r.
Walden. pastor officiating Mrs Will
liams was great worker of Pride
Of Morgan Park Council. A. U. X. ami
ID. of A.
NJ 7. BAILEY is OPENING WAY
FOR MEMBERS OF THE RACE
NJ. T Bailey president the Bailey
Realty Co., 1893 s. State street. who
,nas sold more than sixteen blocks or
property to members of the Race in
Morgan Park is closing out in the
next few days all original purchase
lots and has n negotiation on which
may result in bringing under control
and management more than $3.50 900
worth Of lots and other property to
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-06-02
REBECCA ROSEMON,
VS..
JOSEPH ROSEMON,
Plaintitt
Defendant.

The object of this suit is to obtain q
divorce from the bond of matrimony,
by the Plaintiff from the Defendant,
on the ground of desertion. And an
affidavit having been made and FLED
that the defendant, Joseph Rosemon
is not Il resident of the State of Vir-
ginia. it is ordered that he appear with
in ten days after due publication of
this order once a week for four success
sive weeks in the Richmond Planet, a
newspaper published in the City of
Rio hmond and do what may be neces
sary to protect his interest herein.
Teste:
PHILIP V. COGBILL,
A Copy Teste: Clerk
J. e. BYRD, (. C.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-06-02

The object Of this suit Is to obtain
an absolute divorce from the bono or
matrimony, by the plaintiff from the
defendant, on the ground of adultery.
And an affidavit having been made and
filed that the defendant is not resi-.
dent of the State of Virginia.. it is or
de1ed that he appear here within ten
days after due publication OF this or.
der and do what may be necessary to
protect his interests herein.
A Copy,
Teste: LUTHER LIBBY.
Clerk.
j. f. BYRD, p. q.