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Evening star., 1924-08-17

"our yg friend here wish to enquire
about the superior flavor of fried
Japanese"
1 shudder to remember how Hon.
How'll look at my delicious wishbone.
MY dear chap" he commence, you
are spoofing me. OF course my
grandfather-crutsy old boy. Grand
father-took a social bite now and
then. But we all have our weak
nesses. Do you follow me? Quite so.
Mines cricket. You don't play. How
extrodnry! Do drop in on the Cricket
Club. jolly little diggings. See you
there at tea time. Righto. Well, l
must be pressing on"
When we walk on shore we find a
enlarged family Of Ford awaiting TO
take US to Cricket Grounds for to
beholt a Great Spectacular of Native
Dancing. And surely it was. Mr.. Ed
itor. There we find or thousand
native chiefs. all arranged with lilies
& human bones in their hair while
every vegetable from the jungle were
disarranged around their waist. In
hands they carry hui war-clubte-s
with two prorgs. one for poking peo-
pie when they are up & one for Strok-
ing them when they are down. That
dancing what they gave were more
grand and elaboral then they show
to Hon. Prince Of Wales when he
come for last visit; this were quite
natural because me G. Nogi set prom
tnently in middle Of grand stand.
Mr.. Editor. could you umagine 333
beetle-colored warriors. standing in
regular militia rows. stamping large
feet, swinging billy-hawks with
drum major expressions, running at
you with prongs toward, changing
mind of suddenly & running back
wards with prongs upward, dancing
upside with whoop. dancing down
side with yall, then still-stopping SO
sudden it almost jar your spine off,
Could you umagine 333 persons doing
Evening star., 1924-08-17

or with his wages for his work in
the shops, or with his salary as post
master, telegraph operator, cashier or
policeman. The things raised on the
farms are sold at fixed prices to the
school management, and the school
management markets the product and
gives the young farmers the proceeds
less q small discount
Against each boys credit is charged
his Withdrawals for sustenance and
expenses and what he buys at tho
general store. He has to maintain q
balance at the bank, and at the end
of his course this often amounts to as
much as $500, which is tidy sum for
eQuipping a farm.
The course at Munox is one Of four
years. Pupils are admitted on exami-
nation or on certificate from other
schools, and the place is SO popular
that more than 1000 applicants are
turned away every year. The school
has Moros. Tagalogs, Igorots. Boca-
nos, visayans and Ifugaos. It repre-
sents practically all Of the Christian
peoples, a. we'll AZ some Of the Mo.
hammedans and psEAns
Evening star., 1924-08-17

probably nothing which has a greater
bearing on success and failure in
the salesman than his dress. The
well-dressed man, in selling. let us
say municipal bonds. has an initial
advantage over the man who comes
with his toes protruding from his
boots. unshaved' and with a general
air of want and misery stamped all
over him. Customers are quick to
notice these little things.
But let the salesman turn up in
an appropriate costume, bright and
neat from head to foot, and bringing
with him something of the gladness
of the early spring and the singing
bird, and the customer is Immediately
impressed in his favor.
nNE asks, what then should be the
~ costume OF the perfect salesman?
1t 8 not an easy question to answer.
Obviously his costume must vary
with the season and with the weather
and with the time of day. One might
suggest, however. that on rising in
the morning the salesman should
throw round him a light peignoir of
yellow silk or figured kimono
slashed from the hips with pink in
sertions and brought round in a bold
sweep to the small Of the back. This
should be worn during the morning
toilet while putting the hair up in
it's combs, while adjusting the dickie,
and easing the suspenders. If break
fast is taken in the bedroom, the
liver and bacon may be eaten in this
costume.
Breakfast over. the great moment
approaches for the perfect salesman
to go out upon the street. There
should not be in the salesman's dress
anything the least suggestive of i'm
modesty. No salesman should ever
appear with bare arms, or with his
waistcoat cut SO low as to suggest
Improperly.
Let US suppose then our salesman.
fully dressed, his buttons all adjusted
and drawing well. his suspenders reg
ulated, and his dickie set we'll in place.
His next task is to approach" his Gus
toner.
Everything depends on it, And
nevertheless approaching" the mer-
chant. is a thing of great difficulty
The merchant, If we may believe our
best books on salesmanship, is as
wary as mountain antelope. At the
least alarm he will leap from his
counter ten feet in the air or per
haps he will make dive into his
Evening star., 1924-08-17

To Editor The Star who are mar
riad. therefore forbidden to think OF
those coocoonut seas where there are
SO many house-parties & no houses.
EAREST SIR:-When Hon. s.
S. Resolute get her nose
poked into the Southern Ad-
dition of Pacifick Ocean she
commence to behave so cow
catfish & firty that could at oncely
see that we was approaching to those
palm gardens of Nature where authors
goes to misbehave and write about 1t.
One a. M, while we was scooting
along a very steam-heated sexton OF
the Equatter I wilted down to my
cabin for slight chin -shave-and what
l find there, by golly? Cousin Nogi
rubbing his chest with some sort OF
greece what smell like several Italian
weddings.
You got some tropickal itches,
maybe, to be rubbing so plentiful?" !
ask to know.
mot necessity" he denote. Togo.
where have you put your steamboat
skedule that you forget? We are now
on way to South Sea Islands which
we mention with Broadway eye-wink.
Who await me there for scandalous
purposes? l do not know yet, because
there are no telefone. Yet perhapsly
she will be a Pooli-kooli maiden with
a heart full of jamaica jinjer. This
annointment with which l greece my
chest are called coocoonut butter. l
purchase it from ships barber shop,
price csc. From its smell 1t are sip
posed to attract Malay maidens
rapidly
s'Is those Malay maidens remarka-
biIiously beautiful" 1 ask to know.
"Observe this foto which 1 traded
with a sailor for a End hand hat" he
negotiate while poking forth portrait
of slightly tinged Venus, garnished
with native lettuce.
you should be shamed" I holla.
looking off my shirt. "Nogi, please to
leaned me some OF your coocoonut
butter.
Mr.. Editor, I wish you would tell
your printer not to print this part
of my letter. There are something
about this hot strip of ocean which
would turn DR.. Frank Crane into Mo-
hammed.
when arrived into So Seas" COM
mute, II shall quit my job of being
Gen. Houseworker."
I'm land there are no houses, dc
tate Nogi, such jobs would be use
luss."
And so onwards. We got to trop-
fckal that we commence to talk like
a parrot & behave like a monkey.
We think earnestly of those islands
where white man have not injured
the scenario by putting up a sispen-
der button factory & a gasoline serv-
ice station. Nothing but Nature. You
cannot umagine what a naturalist l
got to be. by hickory" l hummer
in my sleep. Il shall capture doz
of those native beauties & sell them
to Hon. Flo Ziegfelt."
Thusly you see how this land of
balm threes & bananas make potes
in hurry.
X X X
WELL Mr.: Editor our first station
w were Guam. BY sight of that
starspangley banner, waving longly
over water. I observe that Congress
have not yet gave that island away to
Japan similar to PHILIPPINES. But my
mind was waving elsewhere. Me &
Nogi put on SO much cocoanut butter
that am that we slip into land very
easy.
II shall have first Irritation" I
nudge. because l smell most trop-
ickal.'
Yet what We see there? Enlarged
bldg distinctually labelled U. S. Navy
Gasoline Station while enraged air
oplanes fly up top and 222 American
Evening star., 1924-08-17

of these islands. The boy made two
of them for me in less than five min
utes. There are practically no nails
in such houses. The woodwork is put
together with pegs and the bamboo
and grass are tied on with rattan and
bamboo. This house cost only about
$25 to build.
The boys who own this farm home
gave me their names. They are
Sergio Quiniola, Felicisimo Macabee,
Aurelio Dacquel and Pedro Estoesta.
They are 19 or 90 years of age. Two
of them have been here for three
years and will graduate in 1925. One
will enter the civil service and the
other will go into farming. The two
younger boys have not decided what
they will do, but most of the students
teach for a couple of years after
leaving to earn enough money to give
them a start toward buying farms for
themselves.
Carpenters World Travels, Copyright. 1924
Evening star., 1924-08-17
BY FRANK G. CARPENTER.


A SCHOOL republic exists in the
~ heart of the Philippine Is
~ lands. Eight hundred brown
\ skinned boyS-Christians, Mo-
hammedans and pagans-repre-
senting 40 different Provinces, from the
head-hunting regions of northern Lu-
zon to the former piratical haunts of
Moro Mindanao, vote together and
rule themselves.
Hard-working students elect their
own officials, have their own police,
run their own bank, store and farms
and carry on in common all the ac-
tivities of an agricultural and mu-
nicipal community.
A live farming organization is made
up of boys of 5 and upward who are
working their own way through col
1ege-entering with nothing, receiv-
ing no support from charity and, in
some cases, coming out with enough
to start little farms of their own.
Representatives of almost a thou
sand families, whose parents live for
the most part in thatched huts and
in many cases are absolutely Hitter
ate, study in the English language
the books used in our high schools
and academies, learning a half dozen
trades, and preparing themselves for
patriotic citizenship and useful work!
These are my surroundings here in
the once wild Province of Nueva
Ecija, about 100 miles north of Ma
Mia and Is miles from the end of a
railway.
I say once wild. When the Ameri-
cans came to these islands this part
of Luzon was a jungle, covered with
trees of enormous size, Joined to-
gether with vines and lianas, and
inhabited only by monkeys. deer, buff
faloes and wild hogs, with here and
there perhaps a naked Negrito or
some other savage man of the woods
Under the 1904 plan of development
the wilds were thrown open to home
steaders, and this tract Of 1900 acres
was set aside for the school. Now,
as far as l can see, reaching beyond
the plains to the mountains, there is
nothing but well irrigated farms.
The land has been plotted, the trees
have been cleared away, roads have
Evening star., 1924-08-17
Didn't Pay.

Lady-Here, my poor fellow. is
quarter for you. 1t must be dread
full to be lame. but 1 think it must
be worse to be blind.
Tramp-It is, mum. When I was
blind they were always handing me
counterfeit quarters.
Evening star., 1924-08-17


o Earn Enough fora @ndsm nsGndeW
Evening star., 1924-08-17

To Editor The Star who are mar
riad. therefore forbidden to think OF
those coocoonut seas where there are
so many house-parties & no houses.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-09-10
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
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Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
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Swamp-Root makes friends quickly because
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Start treatment at once. Sold at all
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However, if you wish first to test this
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Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N Y, for a
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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-09-10

snapped the tough roots of the Wiz
roses, or, looking back, saw the regu
lar terraces of shiny black mold which
marked his progress, he felt that HI
| was engaged in a rite Of almost sac
ramental significance.
ITO take q substance straight from
| the hand of the Creator and be the
| first In all the world to impose q hu
man will upon It is surely an occasion
for solemnity and Thanksgiving" he
soliloquized. How can anyone be SC
gross as to see only materialism In
such work as this7 Surely 1t has some
thing Of fundamental religion In II
Just as from the soil springs all physi-
cal life, may 1t not be that deep down
In the soil are, some way, the roots of
the spiritually The soil feeds the city
In two ways: 1t fills Its belly with ma
terial food. and II is continually re-
vitalizing its spirit with fresh streams
Of energy which can come only from
the land. Up from the soil comes life,
all progress. all Development"
At that moment Grants plowshare
struck a submerged boulder, and he
was dumped precipltately into that
element which he had been so gener-
ously apostrophizing. The we'll
trained horses came to a stop as he
gathered himself MP, none the worse,
and regained his seat.
THAT was a SPILL" he commented.
"Ditched not only myself, but my
whole train Of thought. Never mind
perhaps was dangerously close to the
development of a new within, and am
well supplied In that particular al
ready. Hello. whom have we hereT
The horses had come to a stop q
short distance before the end Of the
furror, and Grant, glancing ahead,
saw Immediately in front Of them a
little chap Of four or five obstructing
the way. He stood astride Of the fur
row with widespread legs bridging the
distance from the virgin prairie to the
upfurned sod He was hatless, and
curls of silky yellow hair fell about
his round. bright face. His hands were
stuck unobtrusively In his trouser
pockets
well, son, what's the newsT said
Grant, when the two had measured
each other for moment.
Il got braces" the boy replied proud
ly. Don't you seer"
"Why, so you haveT Grant ex-
Come around here until
see them better"
So encouraged, the little chap came
skipping around the horses, and ex-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-09-10

"You Should Worry" Said Under
"You Still Have the Flowing"
hibited his braces for Grants admira
ton. But he had already become In
| terested in another subject.
Are these your horses?" he de
manded.
"Yes."
"wil they bite?"
| "Why, no, don't believe they
would. They have been very well
brought up"
what do you call themF'
This one is Prince, on the left, and
the others are Queen, and King and
Knave. / call him Knave because he's
always scheming. trying to get out of
his share of the work. and l make him
walk on the plowed land, too"
THAT serves him right" the boy de-
clared "'yhat's your name?"
"Why-what's yours?'
Wilson"
"Wilson what7"
"Just Wilson"
what does your mother call you?"
Just Wilson. Sometimes daddy calls
me Bill"
"Ohp
whats your manner"
Call me The Man on the HILL"
do you live on the hill?"
"Yes."
Els that your bouser'
Eyes"
did you make itT'
Yes"
"All YOURSELF"
mo. Peter helped me-"
who's PeterT"
HE is the man who helped me-
''Oh!"
These credentials exchanged, the boy
fell silent. whiie Grant looked down
upon him with a whimsical admixture
Of humor and tenderness. Suddenly,
without a word. the boy dashed as fast
as his legs could carry him to the end
Of the field. and plunged into a clump
Of bushes. In a moment he emerged
with something brown and chubby In
his arms.
Hes my teddy" he said to Grant. /
HE was watching in the bushes to see
II you were a nice man."
and am II" Grant was tempted to |
ask.
yes" There was no evasion about
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-09-10
Common Labor

The cripple thumped his crutch on
the ground as he confronted his law.
yer.
Heavens, manI' ne exclaimed.
"You are taking four-fifths Of my dam
ages l never heard OF such extor-
tionw
The lawyer smiled
II furnished the skill. the eloquence
and the necessary legal learning Of
YOUR case" he replied coolly.
Yes" said the client. ''b1t l fur
nished the case itself"
"Bosh! !" sneered the lawyer. ANY
body could fall down a coal holei"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-09-10
Double Danger

THAT young man proposed to me
last night, mother. What shall ! do?"
But, my child, you've only known
him two weeks"
IT know. mother; but II delay In
accepting him he might find Out some
things about me he won't like, too
Boston Transcript
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-09-10
Lucky Criminals

The Braganza- one of the largest
three criminals, who had been sent
into exile among the cannibal tribes
and wild beasts in the Brazilian in
terror. They took the stone to
priest, who turned it over to the gov
ernor. The gem became the glory Of
the crown jewels of Portugal. and the
king in gratitude. pardoned the exiles.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-09-10
Painters at China's Mercy

In many respects the painter today
Is at the mercy of the Chinese work
men for without China bristles, now
since the Russian supply has been
decidedly cut off, the price of paint
brushes would soar. The situation
was extremely critical for a time dur
ing and after the war, but it is more
stabilized today.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-09-10
Does He Fear a Victim?

Il see that Sims new portrait of
King George is being severely criti-
cized. What do you think of it?'
TOO much flashy clothes for this
time and age"
"Well, think myself he'd look bet
ter without that swell reigncoat he's
wearing"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-09-10
Learned His Lesson

81 notice that you courteously re-
frain from mentioning the name Of
your political rival in your speeches"
Its more a matter of discretion
than of courtesy. 1 once started to
denounce a rival, and as soon as ]
mentioned his name the audience
burst into deafening and continuous
applause. Boston Transcript
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-09-10

With the antiseptic, fascinating Cuti-
cura Talcum Powder, an exquisitely
scented, economical face, skin, baby
and busting powder and perfume.
Renders other perfumes superfiuous.
One of the Cuticura Toilet Trio (Soap.
Ointment, Talcum) advertisement.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-09-10
Children Cry for "Castoria .
Especially Prepared for Infants and Children of All Ag

Motherl F1etcher's Castoria has
been in use for over 80 years as a
pleasant, harmless substitute for
Castor Oil, Paregoric, Teething Drops
and Soothing Syrups. Contains no
narcotics. Proven directions are on
each package. Physicians everywhere
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-09-10
Man

The grandest sight in the avid is
a man. the saddest sight in the world
is the wreck of man; the noblest
work in the world is the building of
q mani. Wilbur MeSser.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-09-10
Some Weather Indications

In signals for wind nnd weather u
red nag with black center indicate,
n storm Of marked violence is expec,
ed: q blue nas indicates rain q sno~.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-09-10
Painful Occasion

"well, how did you enjoy your visit
10 the dentist's?"
II was bored to tears"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-09-10
after BABY ARRIVES
Many Mothers Weak, Nervous
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Helps to Restore Health

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rs it will help other women. Mrs.
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Followed Friends Advice
Vienna, South Dakota - AFTER
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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-09-10

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Indestructible

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Clerk-Yes, TO be sure.
Customer-Tll take one of this size.
Clerk-Better take two; you might
break one.-Good Hardware.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-09-10

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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-09-10
Now Wen Again

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Evening star., 1924-01-06

he took the precautionary action of
filling the service with his own
friends President Mckinley came in
and disregarded the Cleveland plan.
He did not revoke il. He merely paid
no attention to Ii. OF los appointees
to the service, only one man failed
to pass the examination. The poor
man simply could not remember the
answers. Then Roosevelt issued the
order under which the service is op-
Grating today. 1t still works. Not long
ago Director Carr was called on by
two men.
I'VE are friends of So-and-So," they
| said. We wish to urge that he be not
They We're men of the first import
ance. Mr.. Carr replied that the young
man was going to the post to which
he had been transferred. This" he
said, in effect, lis a business office.
happen to your own organizations il
an outsider could come in and over
rule the boss?"
You win" said the men. We with
draw our request
\ man in high position who did not
| understand that the consular service
! tenn now. asked that SoandSo be
considered for appointment to a GER
| tain post.
iii consider him." said Carr. 'I
kconsider every man in the service.
But your man hasn't got ghost Of
| a chance His record is bad"
| When the caller learned that rec
ords and efficiency and not pull gov
l 'rr the service today he went no