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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-07-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Copyright, 1922, by J. Allan Dunn

Continued from page seven)
With the founding of the Three
Star ranch the lives Of the partners
had changed a good deal. They held
responsibilities, they owned home
and they lived there. None of them,
since they were children, had ever
known the close companionship of a
young girl. Mormon's matrimonial
adventures had been foredoomed ship
wrecks on the sands of time, his
wives marital pirates preying on his
good nature and earnings. Molly had
leavened their existences in a way
that two of them hardly suspected,
and the yeast of affection was still
working. Each hung to the hope that
she might return to the ranch again
to stay and each felt that hope was
faint one.
When, at last, there came the news.
from Molly herself and from Mrs.
Keith, that Keith was coming out to
make inspection of his Casey Town
properties, that he was travelling In a
private car with his son, with Molly
and her governess-companion Miss
Nicholson. and that the two latter
would get off at Hereford for visit
to the Three Star, Sandy went about
with a whistle, Sam breathed san
guine melodies through the harmonica
and Mormon beamed all over. The
illumination was apparent. Sam told
him he looked call lit up, like Chi
nee lantern" and Mormon beamed the
more
MOlly's letter was primed with de-
light. Mrs. Keith's contained regrets
that her physicians did not think the
Journey would be best for her to I'M
dertake In the present state of her
health, which meant that she feared
possible discomforts en- route and
imagined the ranch as place where
one was fed only on beans, sour
dough bread, bull meat and indiffer-
ent coffee
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CHAPTER XVI
East and West.

When Miranda Bailey heard the
news she announced her determine
ton of coming over TO the Three
Star to prepare for the visitors.
Il reckon my reputationll stand
it." she said, "seein' I'm older than
two of you an the third is still q
married man. Pedro's cookin' is
enough to give any fastener dys-
pepsy. The whole house wants red
din up; 1t amt been swept proper
fo' year."
Abashed, the partners gave her full
sway. The ranch-house was secured
from top to bottom. Miranda's car
brought over curtains for the win
dows, flowers for the window-sills
odds and ends that made the place
look homely, cheerful, inviting. Pedro
was given lessons at the stove that
he at first took sulkily. but, being
praised and his wages raised, took
pride in.
Hell do" vouchsafed Miranda at
last, the evening before the arrival.
Hes no hand at cookies or dough-
nuts an never will be, but I'll bring
them over from time to time. He can
make pie an biscuit an he can broil
meat. I've taught him to mash his
pertaters with milk stead of water
an to put butter in his hot cakes I'm
stayln' over till supper termorrer to
see everything has good staht.
There's room for five-supposed to
be-in my car. An there's four Of
US an six to come back. The other
cars In use. How we goin' to man
age it,?
"MolIy1l ride in with me" said
Sandy. "Pm goin' over early on
Prcnto an take the white blazed bav
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woman, not girl. The freckles had
gone, the snub nose had become de-
fined, the eyes of Irish blue seemed
to have deepened In hue back Of their
smudgy lashes. The wide mouth was
the same, scarlet and soft as cactus
blossom, smiling, opening in glad
cry.
SANDY !" Her arms went out
toward him in greeting over the brass
railing. Then Grit, catapulting from
ground to platform, with frantic yaps
of welcome, fairly bowled over the
darby with his mounting block and
bounded up into Molly's embrace.
There was confusion on the platform
for moment with Grit as the nu-
cleus. Another person had come out
evidently Miss Nicholson. She had
the general appearance of a white
rabbit and the manners Of mater
nally intentioned but none too eff
cient hen.
Keith descended first, Molly darted
by his extended hand and ran straight
to Sandy, who had dismounted.
SIN going to hug you, and Mormon
and Sam, as soon as we get home to
the RANCH" she cried Home! I'm
so glad to be here. Pronto, you
beauty, and my own bay. Blazel Do
you remember the trip over the mesa,
Blaze? How did you know | wanted
TO ride to Three Star instead of
driver
'Took chance" said Sandy. do
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to the Ranch.
you? The old woman-shyness had
come over him, fighting with his
knowledge of the child who had
changed into woman. And the pom
gee buster deceived him.
"Do 1? Didn't I write you ! was
aching to fork a saddlei Look!"
She unbuttoned the buster with
swift fingers and stripped it off, stand
ing revealed In riding toys Of smallest
black and white checks, coat fiaring
out from the trim waist, slim, straight
legs in breeches and riding boots, a
white stock about the slender, round
ed neck. She gave one hand to Nor
mon, the other to Sam, gazing at her
In admiration that was radiant and
goggle-eyed. Sandy, looking down at
her, saw her eyes crinkle at the cor
ners in the old way. Keith and his
son joined them, coming from the car,
Miss Nicholson lowering behind In
gratiatingly.
"Glad to see you. Bourke," he said.
"And you, Manning. You, too, Peters.
Meet my son, Donald"
The three partners shook hands
gravely with the boy, appraising him
without his guessing it.
"Glad to see you out west" said
Mormon. "We'd sure admire to have
you visit us fo' SPELL"
II was hoping for a bid" said young
Keith. Thanks. The car is here, or
will be within an hour or two. Father
shipped 1t ahead. Sims wired US 1t
was at the junction He will drive 1t
over for us to go on to Casey Town
as soon as he overhauls it. Then I'll
run in from the mines, as soon as
Dad can spare me.
Donald has to get acquainted with
real mining property" said Keith
affably. molly was certain you
would have horse for her, Bourke.
Don't wait round for us. We have to
get some supplies and We'll wait in
my car till the machine comes. Err"
he looked around, and Miss Nicholson
tiuttered up-"this is Molly's compan-
IUll, MISS NItllOlSOii one SOtS With
you to the ranch. How 2"
Sandy indicated the flivver and in
troduced Miranda Bailey, who had
been directing the stowage of the
grips and the proper subordination of
the porter, who had not seemed APP
preciative of the fiivver.
Molly held out gloved hand for
the reins of the fretful Blaze Young
Keith advanced with the proffer of a
palm for her mounting. She shook
her head at him.
"Blaze wouldn't know what you
were trying to do Dom" she said.
She turned the stirrup, set in her foot.
grasped name and horn and raised
herself lightly, holding her body close
to the bays withers for a second as
he whirled. then lifting to the saddle,
firm-seated, with a laugh for Blaze's
plunglngs.
81 see they didn't unteach you ridin'
back east" said Mormon admiringly.
Miss Nicholson clambered into the
flivver beside Miranda Bailey. Sam,
Mormon and the grips packed the
tonneau, and Keith and his son were
left standing by the private car
Keith was soon surrounded with a
crowd, making himself popular, fiat
tering them until they finally went
away convinced that they had all con-
stituted a first-class reception COM
mittee to meet the ill-strjOuS tha on
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Use the classified column.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15
A HIGH TRIBUTE

In Chicago few days ago great
London surgeon said: 1.-THE old fam
lily doctor, rising at all hours OF the
night to minister to the sick, travel
ing into the highways and byways
with little thought Of his fee, curing
small ills and alternating great suf-
fering, still bears the brunt of the
battle against disease and death. No
matter how much success we may
attain as surgeons and specialists
we must bow to the old family doct-
or when it comes to skill and saeri-
flee combined" Ard to that every
citizen of Belington will rise up and
saw "Amen.' We know he is fast
passing. Specialists are coming to
take his place, and the auto brings
the specialists to our door when i'll
ness comes or any organ of our body
refuses to function as it should. But
we shall never lose sight of the OLD
family doctor. We shall always re-
member that it was his skill and his
sacrifices alone that are responsible
for the great advance in medlca
skill we know today. There can
be any tribute too great paid him
there can't be monument built tot
high in perpetuation of his memory
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15

country. They are entitled to know
why men who have the greatest
amount Of money and are, therefore,
best in position to pay taxes, are
permitted to store away their mil
lions in bonds that are exempt bonds
that do not bring one penny of reven-
ne into the trasury of this country.
We have talked with several Bel
ington men who pay taxes on their
incomes. They feel that Secretary
Mellon is right in asking for a low
ering of the rate now that sufficient
revenue, and more than is actually
needed from this source is annually
coming in. 1t would still provide
plenty for running the government
and it would put better taste into
the mouths Of those who are forced
to pay tribute upon the dollars that
other men have hidden away. We
do not believe that Congress at its
next session could do wiser thing
than give it's close attention to re-
vision Of the income tax schedule.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15
LISTEN TO THIS

There was convention of the
Master Horseshoer' Association in
st. Louis the other day. Right at
a time when all of us around Being
ton had commenced to believe that
horseshoeing was almost a lost art
But Just think of it moment a nat
ional convention of blacksmiths in an
age when millions of Americans sup
posed the automobile had put all of
them out of that business and into
the garage business. But the mem
bership rolls of the organization
show that there are 5000 blacksmith
affiliated with it, and reports show
horseshoers of Philadelphia report
ed 22 per cent more work last year
than the year before. How is it ac-
counted for? Well give it up. The
blacksmith shops of this country are
now few and far between and
yet they must be here, according te
reports made at this conventiin
And if horseshoers are buster thar
ever, and making money, then there
must still be as many horses to shoe
But it's too deep for us you'll have
to figure it out for yourself.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15
AMERICA NOT RED

Citizens of Belington have doubt
less read with interest what happen
ed at the recent convention OF the
American Federation of Lobor when
an attempt was made to inject lit
tie Bolshevism into Ithe resolutiin
brought up for passage. This great
body of organized laboring men pro-
mptly slapped its foot on the resolu-
ton that smacked so strongly of hav-
ing been written by Russian SYM
pathizer, and one of the delegates
even went so far as to declare that
'there is just one country for the
man who wants to work, of the boy
who is ambitious, and we live in it,
The convention, by its act showed
that we may differ in politics, and
in the way we run business, that
we may even differ in religions
that when it comes to taking chance
on getting some better than the
blessings guaranteed US by the con-
stitution none Of us are willing yet
to take chances.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15
CUTTING TAXES

While President Coolidge hasn't
done great amount of talking since
becoming the chief executive of this
nation, he has said enough to lead to
the belief that when Congress again
. convenes he will insist upon revis-
ion of taxes, and specially of the in
come taxes.
The Treasury Department is also
insisting upon plans to that end.
Secretary Mellon has declared that
income tax revision is not only nee
4essary but just, since the income tax
is bringing in a larger amount Of re-
venue than is needed at the present
time. Awkward handling many result
in unwise expenditures, but the fact
remains that the taxpayers of this
country, and especially those who pay
tax upon their earnings, are en-
titled to consideration. They are en-
titled to know what has become of the
money that should be paid in taxes on
some Of the large fortunes in this
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15
THEY EDUCATE

Vernon Reigel, Supt. of Education
of the state of Ohio has issued a cir
cular letter to the school teachers of
his state asking that they give speic-
ial attention to the reading Of news
paper in the schools.
He points out that reading news
paper is one form Of reading that
every pupil will be interested in, and
that it will serve to make the boys
and girls discriminating users Of the
public press, as we'll as keeping them
informed on the current events Of
the world about them. Reigel points
out that the newspaper Of today is
one Of the most important education
al agencies in existence, with valu-
able departments and the kind of art
icles they are most apt to b able to
utilize to advantage. They get an
insight into affairs of government
they could not get in any other way
and it must be remembered that up
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15

on their shoulders little later on
will fail the Responsibilities of COVER
ment.
A study of the worlds news from
day to day and knowledge Of what
is going on in the town and country
in which they live is the kind of his
tory that will interest them mostThey
will learn of the mistakes of others
and not make the same mistake them
selves they will learn the mistake
other nations make and will some
day be in position to aid this one in
steering clear of the same mistake.
Newspapr, both weekly and daily,
TEEN with interesting items, and
there is so much that is good in the
way of news that it is not necessary
to read or dwell upon the bad. We
believe Supt. Reigels suggestion
could we'll be put into practice here
in our own community.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15
THURSDAY. NOV. Is, 1923.
WHY HE DID 1T

Lloyd George has returned to
England after visiting this country,
and he goes back as that nations
"man Of the hour" In America he
visited the birthplace of Lincoln,
the birthplace of Washington, the
grave of Roosevelt-and then he
asked to be taken to Mooseheart, Ill.
He wanted to see the 1900 children
in an institution there, he wanted
to visit this place made possible by
members of the Moose lodge, of
which another Welshman James j.
Davis is the head. He wanted to
see with his own eyes how fraternal
institutions in America look after
those who are without a parental
guiding hand. And he went away
satisfied, he said, that there is nc
danger in store for any nation that
is bringing up, even without parents
to guide them, boys and girls fully
fitted to take ON the responsibilities
of government Lloyd George is a
wise man. He wanted to see if the
orphans of America are getting the
same kind of wise counsel and pat
riotic training as those more foru-
nate from a parental stand point
And he went home satisfied tina,
they are.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15
OUR BoUNDEN DUTY


This newspaper must first of all be
clean. it must be fair, it must De
hones4 and without malice IN It's
opinions and expressions and it must,
at all time, devote itself unfiincning-
Wand fearlessIy to the public service
in the interests of the masses OF tne
people.
It must always combat evil and in
justice.
It must always fight for progress
and reform.
It must never tolerate corruptions
It must be in sympathy with the
poor and unfortunate.
: For Belington it must always
stand with the unseIfish devotion, fol
the achievement of the finest ideals
of every high purpose, of every en-
ternrise, of every step in the marcf
or p1~gress.
1t must stand for good govern
ment, freedom, equality, the public
welfare, civic and true patriotism ana
undying love of country.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15
THE LITTLE BROWN HEN

We've noticed within the past few
years a growing inclination on the
part of residents of Belington and
surrounding territory to raise poul-
try, and the reason for it is not hard
to explain. Figures made public at
the last meeting of the National
Poultry Association at Chicago show
that egg industry alone in this coun-
try contributed more than billion
dollars to the national wealth last
year. Production of poultry and egg
has, taken as whole come to be a
great business, because there is
money in it. No longer does the lit
tie brown hen roost on the end OF
a limb back of the woodshed. To-
day she has a clean room, with plen-
ty of water and feed, and she no long
err has to depend on the garbage
thrown from the kitchen. Her own
er knows she pays for her keep many
times over during her lifetime and
that, when old age creepsn and she
is no longer producer, she is still
worth something on the dining table
Don't be afraid of getting too many
chickens around here, for chickens
and prosperity have grown to be side
partners,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15

Fort Wayne News-Sentindl-1H
the Democrats propose to make Lea
que of Nations an issue in the next
campaign, another overwhelming Re-
publican victory is assured.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15

Philadelphia Ledger = Although
America has had no part in the de
Vibrations of the League, Americans
are still doing more than their full
share to relieve the misfortures O
Europe.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15

Shoe and Leather Reporter-The
League of Nations seems to be rap
idly approaching the condition known
in the Army as total disability-both
arms, both legs and head off.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15
NUGGETS FROM
wISDOM'S MINES

Troy N. Y. Times-It is one OF
the inconsistencies of life that the
very persons who argue against mea-
sures for national defense at home
are hot for aggressive entrace into
the affairs of Europe.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15

Phiadelpia North American-Loyd
George declared there is great war
coming. What Americans are try
ing to figure out is whether he con-
siders tia threat or promise.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15

WANTED:-Men OF women to
take orders for genuine guaranteed
hosiery for men, women and chill
dren. Eliminates darning, Salary
SIS week full time, $3.50 an hour
spare time. Cottons, heathers, silks.
INTERNATIONAL STOCKING
GEOLOGY MILLS.
Norristown, Pa.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15

Pittsburg Gazette Times-A vol
ume of reminscence is expected from
Ambassador Harvey, it is stated, but
there is no rumor that Woodrow Will
son will write the foreword.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
One Kitchen Cabinet, one Libary
Table One 4-burner Oil Stove, One
Dresser, One Wash Stand, One Chiff-
ner, Two Mahogany Rockers,
Second floor Teter Building
Mary E. hardwood
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15

Entered as second-class matter
June 10, 1912, at the postoffice at
Belington, W. Va, under the act Of
March 8, 1879.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15

WANTED Local representative
to assist organization and manage
operation of series Of shooting
range for State organization of
sportsmen. State qualifications first
letter. Sportsman's Service Associa-
ton, Central Service Plant, Nitro, w
Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

The advertisements for the CLASH
fled columns of the Progressive must
reach the office before Wednesday
nigl.t of each week.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15

Omaha Bee Cal Coolidge is not
as garrulous as some Presidents we
have had, but when he gives utter
ance to his Thoughts he is worth
listening to. "a 8s s
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15

LOST:-An Elgin Wrist Watch.
between the U. B.. Church, and Big
Field. Reward will be given to one
finding it, if returned to this office.
: Miss EVELYN Day
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Rates

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type like this-G Classified
Name, Phone and Address includ-
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15
Marvellous!

Oscar( reading): Three thousand
four hundred and twenty-six sele-
plants were needed last year to
make billiard balls.
Ollie: isn't it perfectly wonder
fui that such great beasts can be
taught to do such delicate work."
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15

Dubuque Times-J ournal- The pa
ternalism of the Democratic Party of
1912 will become sort of commun-
ism in the Democratic Party of 1924
Marion Star - Here's the test.
How would you like to submit q
cause to a supreme court selected by
Senator LaFollette?
Little Rock Gazette -, Half Of the
world is said to be engaged in agri-
culture. That's how the other half
Columbia Record-They say there
is an increase in child labor. We say
it isn't noticeable around the home.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15
In Conclusion, | viii Saw

And now for the raucous cry Of the
cheer leader as he urges the pigskin
warriors to do their "durndest."
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-15
F. E. THOMPSON. Consulting Editor

We will not be responsible for the
views of our correspondents.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-11-14
LEGION IS AFTER PROMOTERS
Georgia Organization Now Boasts
Commission to Put Lid on
Fake Bouts.

Boxing and wrestling promoters
who have been using the name of the
American Legion posts to gain attend
ance for shady" meets and bouts,
will be at a disadvantage in Georgia,
because of the establishment of q
Legion boxing commission.
INSCRIPTIONS promoters often In
duce the Legion men to stage a bout
under their auspices, fighters failing
to show up, or promoters mulcting the
public Of their money by fake bouts,
leaving the Legion men to face def
cts and an unenviable reputation In
the community.
At the last department convention
of the Legion. commission was au-
thorized to supervise all bouts held by
the Legion posts in the state. This
body, composed of three Legionnaires,
will operate On plans similar to those
established by laws in various states.
A registry fee will be charged to
each boxer participating and a license
exacted for each show Boxing pro-
moters will be required to pay an
nually fee several times that
charged the fighters. A representative
Of the commission will be present at
every bout sponsored by the Legion to
adiudicate contests among posts, pro-
moters and fighters.