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Evening star., 1923-03-18
Gr-r-r! Woof! The Animal Race Is On!

Y. NJ. c. A. and he has passed It on to
the Fun Maker.
The racers line up and the leader
tells each one what sort of animal he
Is to initiate. He should pick out
animals with a peculiar sort of gait,
and he should try to give the taller
boys animals which make the least
speed.
A narrow course is marked off for
the race, and here and there pillows
are placed as obstacles The leader
gives the signal. and the race begins.
Tho crab. going backward on all
fores. bumps into the polloW and gets
Evening star., 1923-03-18

feel as well as he had when he was
free to run and jump in the jungle.
IT'S exercise 1 need" he groaned.
MY coat feels tight, but, of course,
1t may have shrunk. 1 have an idea.
If ] walk back and forth the length
of my cage enough times I'll get just
as much exercise as if / were out in
the jungle walking a long distance"
So all day long the tiger PAGES back
and forth, back and forth.
Poor thing!" the people sigh.
Look how badly he wants to get
out" :,
But the tiger only laughs. He is
happy because he is keeping trim and
fit and the people admire him once
more.
Evening star., 1923-03-18
How to Make a Kite Reel

In the hand reel shown at the left.
part / is a loose sleeve held on the
shaft L by a washer and screw fast
ened to the end of the shaft, which
is a piece OF ffve-eighths inch hard
wood dowel Tho spool. parts X and
J. is fastened to the dowel with a
screw. If you can get a radio wire
spool you will not have to make one.
The crank is fastened to tho shaft
with a screw, and the handle p to
part o with a bolt. The sleeves and
spindle are first made square, the
center bored and then whitfield to
shape. To operate. tic the string to
X, hold L in the left hand and turn
the crank with the right
The rack, or stand. IS easily made.
The empty spool G fits loosely on
the shaft +, the string running to the
Evening star., 1923-03-18
Why Felix Tiger
Walked Up and Down

first bite he found tho meat SO good
that he never stopped until 1t was all
gone We'll, l guess I'll take another
nap now" he sighed, as he lay down
on the floor of his cage.
Look at that fat. lazy old thing.
cried a boy, poking his nose as close
to the bars of Felix's cage as was
safe. With a growl the tiger made
a dash for the boy on the other side
Of the bars.
Nasty, thing-' he sputtered. TN
not fat at all 1 know I'm not" That
day fewer people came to see the
tiger, and he had to admit to him elf
that he was not as slim and graceful
as he had been Besides, he didn't
Evening star., 1923-03-18
MOTHER! Even Bilious, Upset, Tongue,Coated Children
Love this Pleasant Harmless Laxative

and nasty bile right out OF the stou-
ach and bowels without gripping or Up.
setting the child.
Tell your druggist you want only til.
genuine California Fig Syrup" whici
has directions for babies and childre,
of all ages printed on bottle. Mother
you must say California" Refuse
any imitation.
Evening star., 1923-03-18

tangled up. The kangaroo. hopping
along, has hard time getting over
him. The monkey, swinging past on
his hands and feet. steers aside to
avoid trouble. Here comes the snak q,
wriggling on his stomach, and having
the hardest time of all,
If the animal race is put on at a
party, what could be a better prize
for the winner than a box of animal
crackers?
(Sext week the Funmnker will tell
about an indoor game that is just the
thing for a party.
(Copyright 1897
Evening star., 1923-03-18

kite being threaded under tho spool
being wound on spindle X. You will
note that the drawing shows a reel
and stand for a left-handed person.
To make the arrangement right
handed, fasten parts and G as they
are on the assembled sketch at the
right.
Now to work the reel and stand
together. sit on part A and place
tho reel in the frame with part l in
opening NJ, and part L In opening n.
If a hole is bored through parts
o and B and a largo nail or wooden
peg fitted in place. it will not be
necessary to hold tho reel to keep It
from unwinding.
Copyright, 1927
Evening star., 1923-03-18
How to Make Streamer Kites

opening at the tail end OF this kite. Do
not cut the hole until you have tried the
streamer. Its actions in the air deter
mine the size Of the opening required.
but In any event 1t will be small. Cut
the opening with Il penknife.
Thousands of designs can be made
for the streamer kite Fish, eel or a
corn cob pattern make excellent figures
to start with. and as you learn you can
use more difficult designs.
Evening star., 1923-03-18

A teaspoonful OF California Fig
Syrup now will thoroughly clean the
little bowels and in 4 few hours you
have a well, playful child again. Even
IL cross, feverish, constipated. or full
Of cold. children love it's 'fruity'' taste.
and mothers can rest easy because 1t
never fails to work all the souring food
Evening star., 1923-03-18
kate's mother was gloomy and sad.
For Kate was SO hopelessly bad:
Poor Kate was dlsmayed
BY the tricks that she'd played

BY tne IrICkS Ihdl Snc u PioycN
Which worried her mother and dad.
Mrs. Mathers shook her head sadly
IS she looked at her daughter. puck
ered froWn between her brows. I'm
sure I don't know what to do with
YOU, Kate" she said. I've threat
ened and begged and punished and i'm
piored, but nothing seems TO have
any effect. What did you do today %
With all her faults, Kate was al
ways truthful. "Why, just took a
bunch Of milkweed seeds to school
and when Miss Jones wasn't looking
] opened them up before the fan and
they blew all over the room"
"Kate!" Mrs. Nathers' voice was
full of horror. well. you will have
to go to bed right after dinner this
evening"
'Oh, mother" Kate begged, but il
was no use. AS soon as dIauer was
over Kate was marched off to bed by
very stern father, who had listened
in shocked surprise during the meal
10 her mothers account OF her sins.
1T makes mother and dad feel just
dreadful to have such a naughty little
girl" he declared. as he left her with
out his usual good night" kiss.
Big tears came into Kate's eyes. Why
Evening star., 1923-03-18
Iohn Swir1s to Boat.

The boss was anchored a full milo
from the shore, but mere distance
could not daunt John. He waited
until nightfall and then started to
swim out to it. A mile in the ocean
is no small undertaking. John swan
until his arms ached. Still the lights
of the vessel came no closer. He had
about given up hope of ever reaching
the Friendship and was wondering
If he would have the strength to get
back to shore.
Suddenly Il soft voice called near
him: DO you still want to be a
sailor?" 1t was a girl who lived
next to his family. She had seen
John dive off the dock and had fol-
lowed him in a rowboat.
I'm going to be sailor" declared
John.
eYMy well. them" said the girl. "if
Evening star., 1923-03-18

(Play experts from all over North
America send in their newest ideas to
The Fun Maker. Regular readers of
The Fun Maker will learn about all
sorts OF games and stunts just as soon
as they are invented.)
* X x X
You'd think you were having a
nightmare, wouldn't you. If you saw
a. crab, a kangaroo, and a monkey
running a race? At any rate. It would
be a queer sort OF race to watch. II.
c. Tangenstein invented such an ami
NAL race for the boys OF the Cleveland
Evening star., 1923-03-18
st. Patrick was only a lad
When thrilling adventure he had;
Though "Pat" was knocked out,
His spirit was stout
And his plight, after all, wasn't bad.


And his plight, after all, wasn't bad.
1t was St. Patricks day, and in the
morning, too. But nobody knew the
difference. least of all st. Patrick
himself, who was only boy, not yet
sixteen.
In spite of the song YOU sing, that
est. Patrick was an Irishman," at
sixteen the lad had never seen Ire
land. most likely never even heard of
tho place. He was born and lived
near Dumbarton, in northern Britain,
which is now a part Of Scotland. st.
Patrick was really a Briton.
The Romans had subdued tive Brit
ons. But after that, strange 20 say,
the Britons looked to their conquer
nrs for defense. Patrick liked the
Roman soldiers. He stopped TO talk
20 them as he loitered along the dusty
road.
wv here are you going. my lad?"
asked i big Roman soldier.
ooh, just sdown to the coast to
watch the sea"
Better be careful. There are lots
Of pirates around these days.
Patrick only laughed. Il am not
afraid" he cried. 1T would look
pretty for a great big boy like me to
be afraid OF pirates, now, wouldnt
Evening star., 1923-03-18
On Her WAY.

Tommy-Mother.s throwing plates a
father.
Visitor-Is she angry with him?
Tommy-No, but she's working III
to il
Evening star., 1923-03-18
He Knew Best.

Freshman-What is the date. pleasei
Teacher-Never mind the date. please.
The examination is more important.
Freshnan-Well, sir, 1 wanted to have
something right.
Evening star., 1923-03-18
ANSWERS TO PUZZLES ON
THIS PACE.

Tho chickens Jack owns are Rhode
Island Reds, Barred Rocks. Wyandotte2,
Leghorns. Frank is going to be an en-
gineer, and Fritz is going to be a brake
man. The boy said, Your tam looks
like doormat." Tho picture arithme-
tic is: arrsooop-ears-coo
Evening star., 1923-03-18
Confidence.

Mss ST. told you TO bring a note
book to class.
A. LII don't need one; I use my
head.
Miss 81 didn't say a blank note
book.
Evening star., 1923-03-18

Passenger ito conductor Of slow-mov-
Ing car)-Can't you make any faster
time than this?
Conductor-Yes. I can, but I have fo
stay with the car
Evening star., 1923-03-18
Matter of Taste.

ADJUST 7 put the stamps on rnyself7
B-Suit yourself about it. However,
its customary 10 put them on the letter.
Evening star., 1923-03-18
He Auto Know.

She-I see in the paper that three
persons were killed in feud.
He-Those little cheap cars are dan
gerous.
Evening star., 1923-03-18
Spiritualist?

Lottie-I thought Caesar was dead.
Audrey-He is, isn't he2
Lottie-No. Mrs. Butler said she
teaches himi
Evening star., 1923-03-18

you still want to be sailor swim
out to your old boat I'm going
back John by this time had climb
ed in the rowboat. Instead Of going
to the shore. he headed straight for
the Friendship.
Sails for Virginia.
The next day, when .he vessel sail
ed for Virginia, John stood in the
stern and watched his home slowly
sink from view. At twelve years OF
age he was sailing the high seas.
The Friendship docked at Norfolk,
Va. John paid a visit to his brother
William, the manager of a large cot
ton plantation. This brother tried to
persuade young John to remain with
him. A few days later, however.
when the Friendship pulled anchor
for the orient, John was still men,
Der of the crew.
Later. when America was fighting
for independence, John Paul Jones
proved his remarkable ability as a
seaman.
Evening star., 1923-03-18
Cut Other Opening

1t will be necessary to have small
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Cliff re
turned last week from California
where they have been spending the
past four months at the home of
their son-in-law and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Glockler, and little Mar
garet, the granddaughter. Their
neighbors are all glad to have
them at home again, and they seem
frankly glad to be here, despite
the little furry of the unusual"
weather that greeted them. Mr.
Cliff went over to Yakima to see
his son and family, before settling
down to his spring work. The son,
Joe Cliff has been i'll, and confined
in a hospital at Yakima, the first
illness of his life. II is a pleas
.Ure to report that he is now I'M
proving and is back to his home.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09
BURTON
By Mrs. David B. Cook,

The Cation family moved to the
BiXby place rast week,
Mrs. A. j. Marsh of Cove visit
with relatives and friends at Burt.
on last Sunday.
Miss Ethel Whitfield spent the
week end as the guest of Miss
Muriel WYE at Dieringed.
Mrs. Hazel Gustasson and son
of Olympia spent Saturday and
Sunday at the home Of Mrs. +. f.
Stone.
Mrs. b. =. Stone of Newport en-
tertained the Ladies Aid siciety
at her home on Thursday after
noon, March 8.
The Misses Marie Tjosdal, Ber-
niece Roach and Hazel Gregory
of Seattle spent the week end at
the Tjosddl home.
Mr.. and Mrs. David b. Cook
were Tacoma visitors Sunday,
spending the day with Mrs. Cook s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Kloep-
pei.
The Vashon Island Woman's
club met at the home Of Mrs. w.
Parkes on Tuesday afternoon,
March 9th The program consist
ed of "A current magazine read by
Mrs, McHolland. After the pro
gram a social hour was enjoyed.
Mrs. Jones, the sister of Mr..
Bentley, has purchased the Whit
field place situated on Main
street, just south of the Burton
Trading Co. store, and with her
mother, moved in last week Mrs.
G. Z. st. John is living with them
also,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. 3. St. John
have sold their home west Of Burt
on and have stored their house
hold goods at Burton. Mr.. st.
John will continue his work at
Tacoma until fall and Mrs. st,
John will make her headquarters
here while visiting during the
summer months. They expect to
locate at Tacoma permanently in
the fall.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Mrs. Minis was made happy by a
visit from her daughter and little
granddaughter, Ann Brooks of
Lakeside, who We're accompanied
by Mrs. Corey and daughter of Sc
attic, and her son and his wife and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Reuel
Minis of Seattle, all of whom spent
the week end at "The Deamery, F."
Mrs. Minis cottage, and the Cliff
home where Mrs. Minis is still con
fined to her room almost entirely,
However, she is on the upgrade.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

For time, dinner and birth
day parties were quite the popular
thing in this little community
Now breakfast parties are FREE
quently given, and before many
moons, picnic suppers on the green
and on the beach will be enjoyed.
Nothing like friendly hospitality
and cheer among neighbors and
friends to give the clouds the 'sil-
yer lining" A CHEEKY good
morning" or good evening" or
''shall bring up your ail?"-
the honk of the claxon at the gate
with the cordial greeting Want
to go for a ride?"--these and
myriad other thoughtful kindness
es do much to bind the bonds of
friendship as well as to brighten
the cares of the day. They recall
to mind the well known lines
"A clasp Of the hand, a merry
smile,
viii help one over the hardest
stile."
Iu this life there is but one sure
happiness-to live for others
Leo Tolstoi,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

All who joy would win
Must share il.
Happiness was born a twin. By.
ron.
Happiness is everywhere and It's
spring is in our own heart. Rus
kin.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09
sAWDUsT DYNAMITE CHEAP

Careful and conservative esti-
mates, based on current market
quotations of materials, show that
the sawdust dynaD2itc, invented i'll
The University Of Washington re-
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

| A. Wigmorc was pleasantly sur
Iprised on Monday when his son-in-
law and daughter came over from
Seattle to visit him.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Judge and Mrs. CIaypool made
a flying visit to their summer cot
tage recently, remaining just long
enough between ferry trips to give
a few of their friends a smile.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

search laboratories by Prof. W. NJ.
DeIu can be sold in the bulk TO
farmers Of this state at GA cents
pound, according to announce
ment made recently by DR.. IL. X.
Benson, head of the chemistry de-
partnent
DR.. Benson said the estimate is
conservative because it is believed
double the amount of powder can
be produced in a plant, and il
that is the case, the powder would
be retailed At 5l2 cents a pound.
In stick or package form, DR..
benson said, the estimates show
the powder could he sold to farm
crs for ~ cents pound.
Ii takes constant study from tic
time the land is prepared for the
crop until it reaches the consum-
er to accomplish successful mar
ketiug
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Mrs. Arthur Furbush and chill
dren are having happy time with
the grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fisher at Port Orchard.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

No place like Vashon island to
recuperate. David jackson re
turned to his PLACE in a Seattle
bank last Monday, feeling like a
new person after a weeks sojourn
in the summer cottage.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

The Misses Bishop, Davis and
Ilargrave could not resist the call
of spring. They enjoyed last week
end in the wee cot by the lagoon.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Patrons of the store and post
Office are glad Mrs. Starr has re-
covered sufficiently to be down
stairs again.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Mrs. Aldrich, who has been suf-
fering from throat trouble, is
very much improved at this time.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Bert Moore, through his faith
er's aid, is making some fine i'm
provements on his ranch by clear
ing up the hillside for a pasture.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Elmer Anderson expects to
go to Alaska next Tuesday, to be
absent all summer. His friends
wish him the best Of success.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Miss Jennie Tronas was visit
or Sunday at the home Sf Mr. and
Mrs, Hauge, formerly residents Of
the island but now of Tacoma.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Conrad Carson of Chicago is
visiting at the home of his cousin,
ID II, Ramstad, He came here
via California and Will see Wash
jngton before returning home
to his dairy business. He viii
leave for his home soon.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

home Of his uncle. Mrs. Baldwin
IS improving nicely and her
friends wish for her continued
improvement.
The smoker Saturday evening,
March 10, is to be conducted by
Messrs. Crosier and Stafford, the
checker players, as neither is
champion. All those who enjoy a
game Of cribbage, chess, dominoes
or any of the card games, are cor
daily invited. Gentlemen only.
Albin SiyerSon underwent an
operation for appendicitis last
Saturday at the Virginia Mason
hospital. Last reports are that he
is recovering nicely. His brother,
Harry who has been in the same
hospital for some time, suffering
from Il fractured knee, is taking
care Of the boy.
Some Of the Cove ranchers
thought spring had come during
that spell of fine weather a week
ago. Mr.. Hotehkins planted peas
and potatoes, W. w. Prigg put in
.all kinds Of garden stuff and Mrs.
Dunn worried her good man, Don
aid, until he fixed her up a flower
bed, planted sweet peas, etc. Talk
about the early worm he sure
ly got caught when that snow
storm of last Tuesday put on a
damper.
Mrs. N. Abrahamson enjoyed
a pleasant visit last Friday and
Saturday from her sister, Mrs. Ii.
IS. Haugen Of Ballard. She came
out to have some carpet woven.
1t is a pleasure to watch Grandma
ply the shuttle back and forth on
one of those old fashioned hand
looms. The thought cones to us
wondering how many are weaving
The warp and wool of each Life in
10 as beautiful a pattern as does
she from such common things as
rags.
"A y,,.,.1 90,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

The Twilight club will be enter
tanned at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Tronas Saturday night, Mar.
10. All TwiIighters are invited to
be present.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

The Ellisport Woman's club
was pleasantly entertained on
Thursday, March LIST, at the j. l..
Macmillan home. All the old Of
icers We're unanimously reelected,
which speaks well for the efficient
work they have done the past year.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Arthur Cliff, who has been very
i'll with pluro-pneumonia, is slowly
recovering at his home at Seattle
under the careful nursing of Mrs
Hedman, who was called to his
bedside last Saturday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Already CHEEKY fires are fire.
'quently seen on the beach. On a
pleasant evening recently, merry
laughter resoumded to the hills
above, and on inquiry, it was
learned that group of high
school girls, accompanied by two
of their teachers, had hiked all the
way from Burton. No pleasanter
place for picnic, girls. Come
again and bring your friends.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09
ELLISPORT
(Franccs Scott Cliff.

Mr., aud Mrs. Cunningham, ac-
companied by Mrs. McDcrmott,
spent Tuesday at Seattle.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

home of his uncle. Mrs, Baldwin
is improving nicely and her
friends wish for her continued
improvement.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

You have all heard the expires
sion, "peep q day" but that ain t
all down at Capt. McClinton's, 1t
is peep, peep" all day with those
1000 chicks he received from the
Seigrist hatchery recently.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09
o V e
Geo. Mclean.

Geo. Mclean.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wickland and
small daughter of Seattle visited
at the home of the elder Mr.. and
Mrs. Wickland Sunday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Little Boyd Baldwin has return
ed to the home of his grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Prigg, after
living at Seattle some time at the
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09
CONCORD

u. When YOU desire to travel
over the island you need not
dread the journey, The fine
big bus is heated at all times
and electrically lighted. The
same comfort that is avail
able in a Pullman car can be
enjoyed in the big bus. Leath-
err upholstered, seats with
plenty of leg room character
ICES it.
q The next time You wish to
travel over the island do not
drag out the family car,
crank up and travel in the
cold and wet.
GTake advantage of the
comfort and safety offered
by the
Observation-Disclosures
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

W, w. Prigg was in "doing"
Ithe city recently. This was his
first trip since last May, and, in
GLIDING his body guard, succeed
ed in returning home, having
been "pinched" only once for
jay walking"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Mrs. h. e. Stone of Newport en-
tertained the Ladies Aid siciety
at her home on Thursday after
noon, March 8.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Mrs. Hazel Gustasson and son
of Olympia spent Saturday and
Sunday at the home Of Mrs. Il. r.
Stone.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

The Misses Marie Tjosdal, Ber-
niece Roach and Hazel Gregory
of Seattle spent the week end at
the Tjosddl home.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Miss Ethel Whitfield spent the
week end as the guest of Miss
Muriel WYE at Dieringed.