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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15

dresser, and busted my face. Then
asked my visitor to be seated. We'll,
little Nursegi he began, 1T
little Nursegirl,' he began, TITS
Christmas Eve. What about III
tic relaxation?"
l jumped TO my feet. l had not
realized the swift approach of the
holiday season. l had been so ao'
sorbed and unhappy.
81 was Just thinking-maybe a
brisk drive to put the roses back IN
your cheeks and dinner at the Wind
sor."
"Oh, I'd love III" I breathed.
But I'd better not; he might need
me. The muse is here, but he won't
lie her do anything for him"
II know" Curtiss Wright inter
rupted. That's all very wei, but
what of yourself?"
I walked over 20 his side, and.
rushing aside the ruffled curtains.
hreathed deeply. The sun, going
down over the st. Johns, hal
touched the blue stream with fairy
wand, and changed it to the pink
and gold,
closed my eyes. Curtiss Wright
and | at d little table. Rosy lights
md the tinkle Of the fountain In
the japanese garden. YoutB calling
Youth. Oh, if 1 COULD JUS go for
dinner.
A sound from the bed,
"Sallie,"
His hand reached for mine. I had
rnever noticed before that it was moi
smooth and firm like mine. Il was
wrinkled and pale.
1 | glanced over my shou der at Mr.
+ Wright, at the same time shaking
Emy head slowly.
You see how it isl 1 said.
~ think you're a wonder,
brick,g Ne answered.
He left me-
Later Dr. Gray came and gave
Daddy, something. for he quieted anf
Ilav sleeping. The telephone begar
bringing.
It's Mari, Sallie; we're coming
ever to make you go with us. W.
talked to DR. Gray, and he says you
ineed little pleasure.
| turned to the dear old doctor.
He nodded. "A frame-up," he az
init ed. pure and simple. Go WITT
them. l will stay with your fail
them. will stay with your father.
But what would Curtiss Wrigh
think? was undecided.
SIS s;s :i Issssss
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15
HELP

Tho second girl is just as unfor-
tunate. She also is a very lovely
person, but instead of giving her
time % boys near her own age, she
is giving it to middleaged men. She
tells her friends that she cannot
stand kids The friends she has
canno. be thought Of as prospects,
as any one of them is much too old
to be considered as husband for
her. The younger boys always think
of her as "old" because she is al
| ways with older people. Some day
this girl is going to awaken to the
fact that her friends are "old men"
and that she is doomed 10 the life
of a bachelor girl.
Neither of these girls realize what
they are doing. They both feel SUI
perior to The younger set. In years
to come, when the girls are review
ing chapters of their life, this par
ticular period will be touched with
sadness, and they will, in all proba-
bility, view it as very unfortunate
tragedy.
So, Patsy, don't take your heart
ache too seriously. You are almost
24"-not so terribly old, after all,
is it? In the meantime try to Gull
tivate younger acquaintances-try to-
geJ their viewpoint, and when the
pain of this unfortunate affair has
worn off, you will be more than glad
that you did not marry the older
man. There are many other girls
who were not quite so fortunate.
You have found out in time. Many
Others find out too late.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15
In Which SalEe Proves Her Worth

Returning to Jacksonville.
found Daddy very i'll. He called for
me necessarily, and when l was near
by there came over him a deep calm
that was noticeably absent when l
left him. Even when he won d lapse
into unconSciOusness he seemed to
realize my presence.
Days passed, with hours like big,
black buzzards swooping by. There
mus be some shining hopefuiness
about Youth that takes no cOgnizance
,IIf neril, for. while l knew Daddy
was quite low at times, refused to
LET the thought of Death enter my
consciousness.
passed each day and night in the
sick room, only slipping away Tor a
little rest at intervals. Flowers
came. carelessly I glanced at the
cards From Daddy's generation.
offerings from my friends came
. once and -hen ceased, as if l had
IN onped out of their existence. This,
i'm spite of the fact that the papers
carried stories about Daddy's serious
condition.
There was one bright spot in each
dav hOwever-every morning, at
the same hour. there came, as II 10
Greet me-a box of pearEstudded
lilies of the valley. There was no
card I knew they were no. from
Warren Fisher, because every other
dav spray of orchids came from a
fashionable Eastern florist. There
were also two special de livery letters
on the table which sremaned un
opened. rvsy,ea
But the lilies of the valley. Gould
thew he from Curtiss Wright?
wondered. He was still an enigma
Sitting beside my fathers snowy bee
there was time for contemplation,
sort of mental stock taking. The TIL
over frCm Pensacola with Mr.. Nrigh
had been uneventfu'. He had beer
most cOnsiderace, and there were
times when his attention almost sus
gested the gen'leness of a lover.
Then late. one afternoon there came
a tap Ia the door. Daddy was sleep
ing.
Come in" ! whispered.
In came Cur isS Wright. smiling
How do you do?" he asked gen
tly. I've been waiting to help SOM
but so far you have been Oblivion
of my existence.
Before answering l crossed to tn
"a ssSsf.rc,t:sssy
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15
In Rebuttal

Opt -"Ciyilization is ceAtainly
progressing in rapid strides. The
efficiency of modern man IS truly
remarkable.
Truthful Tom-"Yeh. Our law
makers have made 745,361,295 laws
but l can't see any improvement on
the ten commandments"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15
: 2Snllies -
Temptations 81

Saie fretty with all the emoons
and Yourself had when that glorious age
sixteen and Twenty-Five Sale IS
eyes world the ultimate come
going her creed OF right ana
wrong and philosophy that the girls who nave
time?
yo,r GttIe inst Salie decide for
Sales Salies experience put
life help Salles
Itself Read this week You Will
enjoy it
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15
Ours, Too

Beth-'How do you like thai man?
Ruth-"Not so good. He gets OH
my nerves. ~
Both-"How so?'
Ruth-"Hes my dentist"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15

Yes. Patsy, you are quite right.
Nothing | can say will help the
heartache tina you are going to have
for quite q while, but perhaps your
letter will serve as a warning TO
Other girls who are making he same
mistake YOU have made.
l know two very lovely CIR s, and
| hope they see your letter. The first
girl is unusually at ractive. She has
made a wonderful pal of her mother
They 60 everywhere together, and
she is always in company with her
mothers friends. But here is where
she is making her mistake. She has
no friends of h.r own age. She has
false Standard Of ideals, and a
false sense of duty. She disapproves
Of The modern girl. She thinks that
al young girls are frivolous, when
they are leading young girls nor
NAL life. She thinks she is superior
/ the younger set. and she is losine
ono of the best parts of her life in
giving up the joys of girlhood.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15
Should A Young Girl Keep Company With
An Older Man?

h'm have moved away. I find my
self without any friends. l gave them
all up for him. l know there is
nothing to do but accept my fate,
but l wanted to- ell some one about
it, and 1 feel better for having writ
ten yon even though you can say
nothing. that will help the dull pain
IN my heart. PATSY.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15
BETTER EADQUESTION CAREFULLY

The printed has found make several
solve it, to be
There much information in them
believed that you The
bis nnzzle and puzzle will be printr week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15

ahead of your speeding automobile
but in doing so do not forget that
the engineer of the Express" has
the same opinions concerning you.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15
Story and Sequel

Mother-''Willie, Get up and get
ready for school. "
Wilie-"Can't-Fm sick"
(appearing with castor
OIL bot le)-" Here-take this. :"
P. S.-Wilie went to school.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15
Truth Will Out

Nosey-"I'm surprised that Mr. i.
Doughbag hasn't radio in his home.
How Gomez"
Knowall-"Sh-h-h. He's too proud
to ask any Of the little boys in his
neighborhood how to fix one up.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15

Have the Planet sent to your dd-
dress fer enc yea. The cost Is only 81.
90 per year. 1t will aid journal that
has served you ~ nearly half cen
tury. -. $50.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15

SoSS Va 49, 49,
do.s It wound and climbed in a
Gus fashion, simple enough for
rse, but most of 1t never intend
or a contraption with a 56.inch
:. Ordinarily, at the top of the
Sally was wont to check her
:. long enough for a sweeping
of hillowing range. bench land
the stern figure Of Black Top,
a VAS their nearest mountain.
J, Tof was not a very high noun.
brfE standing curiously alone
- range country. was a useful
: tor reckoning. Nearly every
Who travelled the neighborhood
earrings from it. even though
.nanced to be strangers,
today Sally took no sweeping
8. when they reached crests in
'.~ail. Rather, she drew deep
>, looked down ahead of her
s,,pped the seat; for the Wreck
d, rick of taking the down grades
swoop, they being the only
;..lcs of trail which offered
~ for speed.
), !. had come to the end of a
twisting descent. which he vol.
Il with amazing abandon. when
injured a comment.
inw do you get it up again when
zen, over?" she asked.
las a look of annoyance and
,;rr .ntment that he gave her.
.-.:...." he said. Don't you start
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15
Hello, Hen.

You may cuss the fool hen for
insisting upon crossing the road just
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15

Lines to Speed Boys
Brag abouJ your motor car,
Its speed and endurance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15
NoW GO ON WITH THE STORY

Il m a nervous wreck" he told
Dad Morgan and the family. i've
got insomnia and things like that.
tool, healthy. but don't let it fool you.
m n wreck"
Il seemed that his doctor, back in
pittsburg. diagnosed him, and he be-
ieve6 the doctor. He had been work
ing too hard he was on edge all the
time. He was not very old. but the
city ives killing him. Anything that
savored Of excitement was in fair
way to put an end TO him.
What you need" said the doctor,
rs a long trip somewhere. by your
self. Cut out the cities; dodge the
towns. Buy yourself q flivver and
strike out for the wild west. That's
the only place where a man can lead
= quiet life in these days"
Dad Morgan allowed that the doc.
tor was right: but the Wreck SAID
no, the doctor was har. The west
lad not been nearly so quiet as prom
,sed
But it seemed that the Wreck liked
rhe Rar.M He stayed and stayed
=: nd appeared to think they ought 70
:, graz ecul to have paying boarder.
I'D and Ma and Sally were. in fact
A~s1 n
:aerif; end few other natives, vlsl'
tors AZ the ranch came seldom. be
,,;ys. ~: Wreck was something OF
i, CURIOSITY and when he did not talk
anyu: his nerves ne could tell inter
.na;.rh ts,loS OF the cast. which no
t"t,v 81, sally believed. she mac
far as Chicago. so that she
a now the wreck was TAKING
the train, mainly because ev
=
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15

Brag some more and step on it,"
Your wife can spend insurance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15
BEGIN HERE TODAY

Sally Morgan. daughter Of the
owner of the BARN. ranch In Mon
tana. has to go a distance OF 80
miles from the ranch. to eaten
tends to buy a trousseau for her
Wedding to Sheriff Bob Wells. Wells
is unable to ride with her to the
railroad station, so the Nervous
Wreck" a young fastener who IS
visiting at the ranch, offers to take
her to the station in his little auto
mobile The sheriff ridicules the
suggestion, but Sally and the Wreck
set out anyhow over the rough, I'M
certain trail. ,,,.,
The Wrecks real name is VIII
fans and his home is IN PlttspurS
We drove up to the ranch one day in
his rafting car, stayed for supper.
, md then kept on staying.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15
BLONDE BESS OPINES

"Say it with bootleg. The flowers
will come"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15
ED PURDY'S PHILOS

Times change, but truthful ad-
ages live forever. The wolf at the
door to-day is an automobile"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-15

Before answering l crossed TO the
- - aSS?r',1essss,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23
By VICTOR ROUSSEAU
Copyright by W. C. Chapman

"you are sure everything is going
right, Sam7" inquired Winton for the
tenth time.
Indeed, yes, sir. / believe. Mr.. Gar
! rett. that you will have an agreeable
shock when you dlscoy er the success
of my new methods" answered the
negro.
"What's thnt7 What methodist"
Winton demanded.
81 have introduced few changes in
management, sir, based upon the theory
that the Bantu is essentially a human.
am endeavoring to introduce the idea
of social cooperation among our la
borers"
"All right" groaned Winton. feeling
that remonstrance was hopeless.
"Don't go too strong, though. and
watch the devils carefully for stolen
stones"
"That. Mr.. Garrett, is where my plan
enters" replied Sam with dignity. 1T
is my belief, sir, that the so-caIled
primal instincts of the Bantu race,
which is enormously supposed to dis
regard the distinction, In IT'S finer
shades, between meum and tuum, are
as mythical as the legend which falsely
ascribes to it an abnormal taste for the
gallinaceous avian of the edible do
mesticated species"
swell. Sam?"
"And so. sir, l believe that by treat
ing The Bantu as man and a brother.
he can ne aroused TO ethical idealism."
"Well wen see." answered Winton
"For Heavens sake go slow. and above
all don't lei them leave the compound
without tie most careful searching"
When at last Winton was able to
leave the cottage, he went at once TO
the compound. to discover that dis
cipline was practically in allegiance.
The negroes stared at him insolently
as they dawdled over their tasks. Win
ton could not reprove Sam very sharply
in view of his obligations to him. He
did, however, put him back In his old
position as night Waterman.
Sam was almost fearful asserting
that his plan was just on the verge of |
success, and Winton, to comfort him,
left the sphere of his duties little I'M
defined, situation of which Sam was
10 take the fullest advantage.
Winton realized that to put a negro |
In charge of negroes was a hopeless
The natives would not |
obey one of their own color. He en-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23
Kneu That Giraffe

In the old days an ambitious young
assistant district attorney had called
as a witness the town drunkard. He
had been warned that this worthy was
unreliable when in liquor, but never
theless called him and proceeded with
the examination.
you know the defendant?'
"Yes, sir"
''You identify him as the man who
struck the blow?'
81 do"
''How can you be so positive about
him?"
'Well, l know him and I recognize
the pink giraffe he is riding right
now"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

gagged q new compound manager to
take Seaton's place, little man named
Josephs, tough and wlry, who had been
favorably recommended to him some
time before. and was known to be eff
cient and honest.
Josephs was one OF those little men
who are inspired with volcanic energy
and passions. Like the late Barney
Barnato, of South African fame. he
was a great fighter. Winton watched
him tackle the biggest Bechuana of the
gang and put him 70 sleep in the first
round, and felt that Sans work babe
fair to be undone. He went away sat
isfied that his affairs were in good
hands.
The news OF the washing was most
discouraging. The water supply was
consistently meager, and nothing had
been found in the small amount of rock
that had been pulverized except a few
tiny stones, of practically no value for
jewelers. purposes. Malopo no longer
believed in the claim. the rush had
stopped, and there was considerable
exodus In the coaches that left for
Taungs.
And vet WlntOn was positive that
the claim was a bonanza. and that the
syndicate knew 1t. He began to look
about him for a loan.
He soon discovered that 1t was inn
possible TO raise capital in Malopo in
the face OF the syndicate's opposition.
Besides. the value Of the Big Malopo
claim was consistently decried. In the
reaction following the extravagant
faith that had been placed in ii. men
used the name of the property as
synonym for anything worthless.
Even the kafiirs called each other
Malopo as a term OF scOrn. Winton
overheard that, and knew that the syn
dicate's antagonism stopped TO the
least weapon that could be used against
him.
He would have TO swallow his pride
and 20 to Davis for loan. One of the
shareholders had limited
pointedly at court action unless the de-
velopment Of the claim proceeded with
greater energy.
Before taking this step, however.
Winton. as soon as he was well. went
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

A professor says there is no such
thing as 'loye at first sight" How
about the pickanlnny who comes sud
denly into the presence of a ripe wa
termelon?
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

1t has been figured out that gar
den plot. approximately 40 feet
square, will furnish ample exercise
for one family, three cats, an Aire-
dale aud 81 strange chickens.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

Addressing school pupils doctor
cautioned them against eating too
much chocolate. (No loud and con-
tlnued applause).
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

That proposal that men should leave
their hats on at art exhibits may be
due to the fact that neither a bald
head nor what a barber does to
mans topknot is especially artistic.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

King Gustave of Sweden seems to be
about as near a champion at tennis
as the prince OF Wales is at steeple-
chasing.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

II cost a New York landlord $4,000
for saying "Hello. sweetheart" to a
young woman tenant. Good-by, 10
grand.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

Turkish women want to abolish
polygamy, having convinced themselves
that the male Turk is no superhus-
band.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

When England doesn't like her gov
eminent she has to put 1t out of office
We can sit around and cuss ours for
two or three years.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

It's seemingly impossible to make
the overconfdent autolst believe that
there's such a thing as danger in
railroad crossing.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

The most peculiar thing is how so
many people paid money to see auto
mobiles when there are so many OF
them in the streets a pedestrian can't
jaywalk In peace
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

When some folk get together 1t is
a combination in restraint of compe-
tition and when others do the same
thing It Is a magnificent example of
cooperation.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

The poets to the contrary notwith-
standing, the only song the spring
plowman sings is Cit along there
darn you'll"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

A university professor says love at
first sight is bunk. There also is an
opinion that a lot of it Is even after
a good, long look.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

A man laying brick is an object of
curiosity to city crowds That is be-
cause 1t looks easy and the pay Is
good
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

The man who won $500 In a grade
crossing safety contest should be
warned against investing the money
in a good used car and then forgetting
that trains have the right-of way at
such places.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

Another Balkan war is imminent, but
since this is merely a normal condition
nobody is paying a great deal of atten-
ton to the fact.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23
Isn't Ii a Eact7

Great men do not often recognize
each others greatness. Shakespeare
never wrote a word of praise OF any
contemporary.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

In this country when people won't
work we call them tramps. In Eu-
rope such persons are known as the
nobility.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

Polar explorers can now hear jazz,
by wireless. What used to be good
reason for seeking the frozen spaces
no longer exists.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

A man is going over Niagara falls
In rubber ball They have. attempt
ed It in the shape of everything but
a nut.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

And sprinkle in the foot-bath Aliens
Foot Ease, the antiseptic, healing
powder for Tired, Swollen, Smarting,
Sweating feet 1t takes the friction from
the shoe, prevents blisters and sore spots
and takes the sting out of corns and
bunions- Always use Aliens Foot
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the bliss of feet without an ache. Those
who use Aliens Foot-Ease have solved
their foot troubles. Sold everywhere.
Trial package and Foot-Ease Walking
Doll sent Free Address
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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

Some OF the girls who never wore
their hair otherwise must wonder what
all OF this bob.haIr discussion is about.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-23

Logic either proves or disproves all
things, but it doesn't accomplish any of
them
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-09-02
Anderson Makes Plea
For Larger Program
In Road Construction

MONTEZUMA, Ga, Aug. S0.-W.
L. Anderson, Of the Macon Tele
graph, and member of the Dixie
Highway commission, was the guest
OF the kiwanis club of Montezuma
Thursday, when he delivered an ad-
dress in the interest of good roads in
Georgia.
According to MI Anderson the
progress of Georgia in road building
compares unfaN ably with many
neighboring states, notably Florida
and North Carolina, and as 4 re
suit there is great annual depre.
citation in the value of Georgia s
automobiles ard but little demand
for Georgia lands. Stating that
roads are the pillars of the house
of progress" Mn. Anderson made a
plea for wiser ,egislatio and an en-
largcd program Of permanent road
building.
Other guests of the club. all OF
whom made short talks, were Edwin
Murray. president OF the Fort Val
ley kiwanis club: L. D. Hale, mayor
of Fort Valley; r. y. Hicks, Of ReY-
nolds, and Rev. J. NJ. Johnson, of
Waynesboro.
Miss Susan MyricE. secretary Of
the Dixie Highway Auxiliary. was
also present and gave several de-
lightfGl readings.