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Evening star., 1924-01-20
No. :8-Meetins the Adjuster.

The next day Smith phoned to ask
if ! would run up to the garage with
him, where he had arranged to meet
the insurance adjuster following
report of the fire damage to Smiths
car
Don't forget to bring along your
policy" l cautioned him in accept
ing service. And YOU had better
phone your garage man to make his
estimate of the cost to rewire the
motor, SO he won't have that to do
when we get there"
According to .agre ement. therefore,
Smith and ] arrived at the garage
at the appointed time. The adjuster
was already looking over the car.
Your fro eXtinguishcT saved you,
/ see" he began.
I'VE used one of the extinguishers
in the garage" Smith explained. Il
haven't bought one yet"
According to the policy. your car
should have been equipped with an
extinguisher." the adjuster replied.
The company sold you tho insurance
with that understanding"
Smith yoids His Policy.
Smith had forgotten that he had
promised the broker he would buy
one. He offered this fact as his alibi.
THAT may save the situation, the
adjuster conceded, but as matters
stand you have violated this agree
| ment of the policy-contract, which is
the same as saying that the insurance
company Is not liable for this loss"
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Smith

That's a technicality,' Smith
argued
other retorted. But in good insur-
ance business we try to be falr with
the insured when VIC have evidence
that the voiding of a policy Is acci-
dental and no intentional"
MIR. Smith is not the sort OF motor
ist to run such n risk for the sake
Of the price Of an extinguisher,"
said.
Mr.. Smith is probably the sort of
motorist who must learn through eA-
perience" was the reply, even
though that experience is sometimes
very costly. I'll make favorab BILE
report to the company In his behalf.
but the company will be overlooking G
lot If 1t chooses TO pay the loss.
At best, Mr.. Smiths failure to have
the car equipped with an extinguisher
will cause a delay in the adjus ent
However, We'll let that point take
care of itself. In the meantime, I'll
check the specifications OF the car
make a note of the details of the
fire and ask your garage man 70 give
us an estimate of the damage"
Point In Smiths Favor.
All Of which he proceeded to do
When looking at the motor number
however, he noticed that the plate
was quite clean and easy to read.
When / see a number plate in this
condition" he said, 'I am inclined to
conclude that the car owner is care
full. If motorists only knew how an
adjuster is influenced in his decisions
by these little things there would be
less difficulty in adjusting losses"
At this point Smith showed him the
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SkIDDING LIKELY
TO INJURE TIRES
Produces Effect Similar to Flat
Wheel on Railroad
Train.

During the winter months. with the
ground covered so much of the time
with snow and ice. the danger of
skidding in automobiles is greatly in
creased. This skidding works a hard
ship on tires. which the motorist can
minimize by careful driving.
Whether it be on an icy pavement
or under any other conditions, skid :
ding works quickly toward the de-
struction of tires. The rasping to
which the tread OF the tire is sub
jected is very destructive not only
because of the premature wear on the
tread, but also because Of the basic
trouble 1t starts within the casing
The side sliding movement Of the
tire when skidding wears away
enough of the tread to cause q fat
spot In the casing, which, in effect, is
similar to q. fiat wheel" on a railway
train, and the net result is that every
time the wheel revolves thereafter the
tire suffers a. Jolt at that spot.
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estimate, which, on fl'rst reading, the
adJuster quickly decided was all out
of reason. / could see that for my
self. Evidently the garage man
oveTestimated the d,smand for his
services
Wen have TO have another esti-
mate" the adjuster s;Lid. land II it's
agreeable to you I'll lEave a man who
look 1T over. His figt tIres will be as
falr as any in town"
suppose he doesn't do good work?
Smith asked. Il want the best"
Rights of the Company.
'He guarantees his work, just as
the adtuster replied. IF you prefer
to have your man do t,he work there
is nothing to prevent you from going
ahead. but we have ths right to make
deductions for overcharges when
paying the loss"
~ am at your mercy.T Smith sighed.
"Oh, no, you're not" the adjuster
snapped. Under the terms of the
contract. IL we Disagree we can each
name an appraiser who Will deter
mine the amount of the loss for
themselves. If they disagree then
the matter will be submitted to an
umpire. Doubtlessly you have for
gotten that you always retain this
right"
Smith finally agreed that the ad-
juster knew what he was talking
about. He decided also that il would
lie d good time to overhaul tho en-
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Driuers Warned;
SIO,U Man 4heud
May.Hdue Reason

\ healthy hazard in motoring is
the assumption that because the driv-
er Of the car ahead is running slowly
he is q, slow poke and should be
promptly passed.
Many a motorist has reached this
snap judgment only to find that. as
soon as he commenced passing. the
driver ahead started passing the car
ahead of him.
The trouble is not always with the
man ahead, but rather with the man
ahead of him. The careful driver.
therefore, makes sure that he knows
the whole story.
Too many drivers have run into
trouble assuming that there was no
reason for the slow going Of the car
directly ahead Of him
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gine. for he had driven quite a biz
more than the average motorist since
acquiring tile car. The garage NAH
came down on his figures when lss
found that Smith was going 10 has
some additional work done.
You see" the adjuster was sar-
ing as they figured, "a car owner
can always help himself by helping
the adjuster Cooperation, in othG-
words. 1t always pays"
Next Week: Watching Mecharle
Work"
Copyright, 1923, by the UIlmfn Teaturs
Service.J
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When to Make Noise.

Don't back the car without making
a commotion about il, particularly
vhen handling the car in traffic, as
when parking. Pedestrians have a
habit OF considering themselves safer
by walking behind car rather than
in front OF il, and a car that is being
backed silently may result in an un-
fortunate conflict. The necessary
warning il backing can be given by
running the engine at d higher speed.
4 chance pedestrian will either hear
the exhaust or sec the smoke.
Evening star., 1924-01-20
Score for the Women.

News from New York tells of Il
shortage of girl orphans for adop-
tion. Possibly this ties up with the
statement from the motor vehicle de-
parment OF the state Of Connecticut
that accident statistics show women
drivers to be more careful than men.
Some people are evidently picking
their future drivers with discretion.
Evening star., 1924-01-20
John Smith and His Car
BY FREDERICK G. RUSSELL.

welcome he
SELFISH rather he chap willing and glad to
have exploited his for the benefit Of
the other 100000 members of the clan.
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APARTMENTS-FURNISHED

YOUNG LADY WILL SHARE COZY. AIRY
apartment with one or two refined girls.
Apt. f. The Alston.
LII Dist ST. NV. 30s
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THE kENsINGTON. APT. g.. 25O1 14th ST.
n.w.-3 front second floor rooms single "
en- suite; housekeeping or board; southwestern
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24l1 18th ST. N.W.-Two 2-room apts. second
moor. $50 and S45: "lec. and gas. Adams
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1885 Fairrnont St. NV.
8 rooms and bath. ami. for Ink. IL
A BARGAIN FOR THE SUMNER MONTHS
until October / for 4 rooms. rec. hall and
bath q bedrooms), very desirable. we'll fur
nished apartment, located near National Ca
thedral. Less than rent unfurnished; adults;
S65 per month.
VIM. T. BALLARD,
!. l217 Eye 81, N.Y..
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RENT HOUSES-FUR. & UNFUR.
1910 ST. N.w.-10 RMS AND LARGE GA
rage; tenant leaving for California July 1.
Will sell part furniture cheap. 40
1910 ST. N.W.-10 RMS. AND LARGE GA
rage: tenant leaving for California July l.
Will sell part furniture cheap. 2s
ROOMS, EXCELLENT CONDITION. GOOD
location, thoroughly modern. Call 627 Mass.
ne,
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1862 COLUMBIA RID. N.w.-TWO ROOMS
and private bath, complete for housekeeping
emDlOyed admits
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Observation-Disclosures.
ROOMS AND BATH, FRONT. se750. APT.
| z. 1919 9Oth st. NV.

3-room, kitchen and bath apartment. :. s3s 81
Il. +. SAUL CO..
Main 2lOO 1872 Eve 81 w
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Exchanges a Specially.
See our list OF properties and submit what
you have. "'''
6. Il. LIKENS
1919 VI St NV Main ,a,-
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

TENNYSON APT, 1918 22nd ST. N.W.-3
room, kitch., and bath apis. RALPH g. Ro-
BEY. NJ 7ts3S or see ianitor.
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CHEAPEST IN WAsHINGTON-5 ROOMS.
kitchen, bath. also lavatory. Large reception
hall, piano; adults; $50 per month: till No
yember 1. Apply to ASA A. GILBERT. mgr,
falkstone, Fairmont and lith sts. Ph. Col. Az
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FURNISHED APARTMENT-THREB ROOMS
kuchen and bath. 9Ol Goth ST. Inquire
Apt 8. 3ns
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30 PRINCETON PI. N.W.-TWO ROOMS
and kitchenettc. sleeping porch: latest i'm
movements 3ls
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CLEVELAND PARK.
10Th AND ORDWAY SITS.
Desirable Groom, kitchen and bath apart
ments: outside rooms $82. 80 and S85. 90 pei
month.
B. +. SAUL CO..
Main POO 1912 Eye St. NV
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MT. PLEASANT-Two and four rooms, bath
and kitchen: electricity: outside rooms. 1856
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THE kNOWLTON, 2l2O 10th ST. LARGE
rooms, reception hall. kitchen. bath and
porch; nicely furnished: rental, 500 per
month: lease to Sept. 80, 1924. Apply UNION
REALTY CORPN. l4lO G st. Main o415,
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112O 9th ST NW.-3 RMS. AND B., FURN.
for housekeeping; accommodate 4.
VICINITY THOMAS CIRCLE-siI (6J OUT
reas.; extra RS rented; gas, el. Give phone
number. Address Box 26l-S. Star ONCE. 81
1913 COLUMBIA RD.-HANDSOMELY FUR
nshed and completely equipped apt. In apt.
house: 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room,
reception hall, kitchen, large pantry, bath and
porch: exposures; exceptionally large rooms
and closets: SIPS: one-year lease; garage on
premises available. Columbia $500 or janitor.
Columbia 5356-W. 800
403 End ST. sE.-THREE ROOMS, PRIVATE
bath. porch: entire door; gas and electricity.
1910 EMERSON ST. N.w.-2 ATTRACTIVE
communicating rooms. adjoining bath; COM
pletely fur, Ink, all conveniences: sink, gas
range, continuous hot water, large closets;
in modern det. house; $45. Col. 9629- 30s
THE RADNOR."
29O1 18th st. NV.
Very desirable apartment, completely fur
nshed; rooms. kitchen. bath; all outside
rooms. Rent only 500 per month. Possession
''"e WIN. X. HARTUNG & CO.,
HOS 18th st. NV. Main 6277.
DOWNTOWN SECTION.
The Garfield, 9O1 18th St NV. Apt. S0-3
rooms kitchen, reception hall and BATH At
trsctiveiy furnished. Rent, sSS per mo. For
Downtown section. room. combination
kitchen and bath; furnished
Mt Pleasant section. room. combinat ation
GEO. W. LINKINS. 1719 st.
TWO ROOMS, KITCHEN AND BATH,
COMPLETELY FURNISHED, $40.
See JANITOR, 1881 Irving st.
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10th ST.-WANTED. TWO GIRLS TO SHARE
attractive house; responsibility: all eX-
penses, SO. Call Potomac 274O, 3Os
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1926 18th ST. NV, APT. 102-DELIGHT-
full 4-room, reception hall and bath. outside
apartment: completely furnished; reasonable.
Phone Adams I740 North 1921. apt. 1JO. ls
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GI9 UPSHTR ST N.W.-TWO OR THREE
rooms in private home; refined adults: garage.
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AIRY APARTMENT. ATTRACTIVE. CEN
tral, newly retnishpd: all modern improve
ments: two rooms. bath. kitchenette, closets;
nahle rental Adams i22S. =
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-01
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never
Suspect 1t
Applicants for Insurance Should
Use Swamp-R0ot

Judging from reports from druggists
who are constantly in direct touch with
the public, there is one preparation that
has been very successful in overcoming
these conditions. The mild and healing
influence of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for
its remarkable record of success.
An examining physician for one of the
prominent Life Insurance Companies, in
an interview of the subject, made the as
tonishing statement that one reason why
SO many applicants for insurance are re-
jected is because kidney trouble is so
common to the American people, and the
large majority of those whose applications
are declined do not even suspect that
they have the disease. DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root is on sale at all drug stores
in bottles of two sizes, medium and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation, send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for
sample bottle. When writing, be sure
and mention this observation-disclosures.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-01
Italian Aqueduct
Longest in World

The Apulian aqueduct building in
Italy will be, when completed, The
longest in the world, though not of
the greatest capacity. Several of the
provinces which form the regions
known as Apulia and Basilicata have
suffered through the ages from lack
of water; and their geographical posi-
ton and geological formation are such
that the only remedy lay in bringing
water to them from the western side
of the Apennines.
A law providing for the construction
of the aQueduct was enacted in 1902;
and the work was begun in 1905 &C.
cording to plans prepared by Italian
engineers. The undertaking entailed
the building of main aqueduct about
40 miles long, of which over sixty
miles had 10 be carried through the
Apennines in tunnels. From the main
aqueduct spreads a network of sub
sidiary branches having a total length
of one thousand miles. This will carry
water to five provinces and supply the
needs of two and one-half million
people.-Compressed Air Magazine.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-01
Avoid Many Kinds of Pig
Diseases by Sanitation

Under the present state of domes-
tication the hog Is subjected TO more
conditions that are detrimental TO his
health and predispose HIM TO disease
than any other of cur domestic
animals His very nature also makes
him liable TO many of the diseases
that are contracted by him.
The hog for centuries has been con-
sidered more or less In the light Of
a scavenger. eating feeds or refuse of
any and all kinds. and much Of 1t In
a spoiled or decayed condition. In
the earlier times most people were
of the opinion that such practices were
safe with the hog. but in later years
we have discovered they are really
the cause of large losses that were
often attributed to other causes. Such
practices are not as common as for
merly. but are still TOO common for
the best interests of the industry.
Sanitation. proper feeding and hous-
ing and providing for plenty of exer-
else are known means Of avoiding
many kinds of sickness. and are
cheap In comparison with the loss they
save and must be practiced if the In
iustry Is to be profitable in the long
run.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-01
EllDE
STOCKM
FARM ANIMALS MUST
HAVE SALT SUPPLY

One of the most commonly used
one with which we are all familiar Ia
that Of salt, or sodium chloride, this
material supplying the elements, So
dunn and chlorine, which seem to be
necessary for live stock. II has been
practice with successful stock men
for centuries to eupply common salt
to ell kinds of live stock, and while
there is a considerable difference in
opinion as to tie necessity Of this, II
is considered good practice, and
from the experiments that have been
conducted, is doubtless a necessary
one.
Salt should not be given to animals
in too large amounts, as it would In
duce the drinking Of great quantities
of water, which would lessen diges-
ton. bring about abnormal secretion
Of digestive fluids and other undesir-
able results. There is no question but
that salt improves the palatability OF
certain feeds, and probably increases
the appetite in some cases.
Exhaustive experiments were made
by Babcock and Carlyle Of the Wis
consin experiment station, which
proved concusively that ii is absolute
ly necessary TO supply salt, especially
to dairy cows, as in every case after
Withholding salt for a short time,
these animals evidenced an abnormal
appetite for it. Every one of them
reached a point where vitality was
extremely low and a general break
down occurred. This occurred in most
cases after several months. In every
case, when either a potassium or so
dunn salt containing a chlorine was
furnished, complete recovery took
place. This experiment brought out
the fact that II was not the sodium,
but that il was the chlorine that was
necessary.
The amount of salt required by an
Imals will vary considerably, accord
ing to the locality from which the feed
is secured for them. 1t will also vary
considerably, according to the produc-
ton of the various individuals Of the
herd. The safest and most satisfac-
tory manner in which to supply salt
to live stock is to allow them access
to it at all times, and when handled !
In this way. no bad results should !
follow.
It is well to keep In mind. however, |
that swine and poultry are very sus-
ceptible TO salt poisoning. and for this j
reason only small amounts should be
fed to them. In no case should swina
or poultry be allowed free access to
salt, or solutions of brine. as this Is
a dangerous practice. Many cases OF
salt poisoning in poultry and swine
are reported each year and most OF
them are fatal.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-01
Clean Ground for Pigs
Is of Big Importance

Every farmer should without delay
provide a sanitary narrowing place for
fall filters. says E. G. Filing. swine
specialist Kansas State Agricultural
college Several hundred Kansas
swine producers who followed Filings
instructions last spring are agreed
that "clean" ground for young pigs is
one of the essentials Of profitable pig
production. Their enthusiasm about
the method is selling the idea TO en-.
tire communities Mr.. Filing says
"Pigs nursing. sleeping, eating. and.
drinking in old hog quarters become
unthrifty and subject to heavy loss.
They are too young and tender to com
pete with the worm, lice. mango.
scours, and thumps-their inheritance
from unclean yards" Mr.. Filing points
out.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-01

blouse shown In the picture traces its
ancestry to the humble sweater Of pio-
neer days?
The vogue for white Is emphasized
n this modish knitted Russian blouse,
color contrast achieved III an allover
plaid Lanvin green. Plaids In knit
ted sportswear are the ultra-smart
note.
Speaking in regard TO the evolution
of the sweater. not only Is the Rus
sian blouse a flattering testimony TO
knitted achievement, for an equally
elaborate treatise might also be penned
concerning the latest knitted JAG
quettes which are as luxuriously and
handsomely designed rs are miIady's
novelty fur cOatees. In fact, the knit
ted bob" coat. or jacquette with its
clipped yarn collar, which measures
up in appearance to real fur. is the
last word in autumn wrap fashions.
That such fur-like resemblance can
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-01

I she is young, or has an open mind, the
answer is-she will. But II she is
older and cautious. not TO mention
timid about criticism-she may need
some coaxing. Here Is where trim
mings slip in and save the day for the
anxious milliner. They soften these
unaccustomed lines.
By means Of wreaths, plumes, POM
pons and fancies of ostrich feather.
much ornamentation Of burnt goose
and numberless other feather devices.
by wide, soft ribbon and velvet dra-
peries and by lace. the new shapes
are softened and modified. Winter
will bring silk and velvet flowers also,
in the company of rich velvets and
furs.
But in the group of hats pictured
there is no attempt 10 conceal The
intent of the mode-these are shapes
approved by fashion. At the top, nat
urally. one Interpretation of the top
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-01
Safest Cattle Feeding

Feeding calves for the baby beer
market Is the safest kind Of cattle
feeding and larger number Of calves
are being fed for the market this year
than ever before. Feeders Of thir
kind OF cattle too often send them tc
market before they have become ia,
enough to command price that will
insure the large net returns. No
other class Of cattle is Disseminated
against so severely as habitat bah,
beef. The rstter the baby beef the
lore profit he makes.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-01

ITO VISIy the 1924 autumn and win
L ter knitted outerwear fashion dis
plays is like entering new world Of
discovery. Again have the designers
In the knitted arrr succeeded In ere
ating that something different" at
mosphere which so lures and fascin-
ates the seekers of style.
Especially do sweaters this season
take on a prepossesslng guise Of being
other than they really are. In its mod
ernized aspect, whoever would guess
that the handsome knitted Russian
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-01
PLAIDED RUSSIAN BLOUSE;
LATEST SHAPES IN HATS

lar. cuffs and other details carried out
in plain knit deep yellow.
Other color favorites stress warm
reddish tones, specially burnt russell.
Leading shades also include cocoa
brown. green's. bright and subdued
tints. fuchsia. copenhagen blue
"Will she or will she not
wear the new styles in millinery.
with their high crowns, wide or mar
row, and greatly varied. brims--and
ofttimes dashing style-that Is the
question that milliners confront. II
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-01
Record Snapshot

snapshot taken from the highest
altitude at which any such photo
graph has ever been made is now ON
exhibition at the War department in
Washington.
The picture is Of Dayton, Ohio. and
1t was taken from 1920 feet above
sea level. which is a little more than
six miles. The temperature was 62.5
degrees below zero f., and special
electric warming devices had TO be
used for the camera.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-01
He Wished to knouu

"Mercy sakes alive." CALCULATED Mrs.
johnson in the midst of her reading
"A doctor says here in the paper that
you can't keep healthy by bathing
alonei"
HIM" responded Gap Johnson of
Rumpus Ridge. How many people
does he say ort to battle together, and
when and whurT"-Kansas City Star.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-01
Infant Mortality Heavy

In some districts of the Belgian Con-
go there are more deaths than births
and in some places in this territory
one-half of the children die before they
reach the age of two. Reports indi-
eating conditions such as these have
led the national children's bureau of
Belgium TO appropriate, for the first
time, $4,000 francs for a campaign
against infant mortality In the Congo.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-01
Light Church Bells

The village of Allraht, near Cologne,
Germany, boasts of the first church
bells made of alloy of aluminium and
copper. Their weight being only one
third of the traditional bronze bells,
the superstructures of the steeples may
be built more lightly and inexpensively.
Furthermore, there is no danger Of the
bursting or rusting of bells made Of
aluminium
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-01
Pencil Marks IS Years Old

Pencil marks on a beach pole at
Cape May. N. j., supposedly written
June IS, 1879, have weathered the eIe-
ments without fading. according to
Frank Digman there, who recently dis
covered the old pole when tearing
down the tower of beach bathhouse.
The rains, sun and wind of 45 years
have hardly dimmed the writing, he
says.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-01

Watch Cutlcura Improve Your Skin.
On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment
Wash off Ointment In five minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water. 1t
is wonderful what Cuticura will do
for poor compilations, dandruff, itching
and red, rough ds.-Advertisement