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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29
UgIiness a Liability.

Attractiveness has been deemed an
important asset in the development of
such thoroughfares as Fifth avenue in
New York and Michigan boulevard in
Chicago. There is no question that
the beautiful home in an attractive
residence district has value far in
excess of the commonplace home in a
district of uneven development. But
does attractiveness pay in commercial
building in general as in the case of
residences? Is it good business TO put
up an attractive Office or store building
rather than a plain, unadorned struc-
ture. even an ugly structure? 1t was
observed in one of the large cities re-
Gently that the ugly commercial build
ing was the one most often without
tenants and the structure that as
rule was the first 70 ne torn down and
replaced. No doubt that observation
would hold in many instances, in many
City Times.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29

q Building
Advisory Committees
for ToWn Beautifying

Ugliness is becoming the rule in
many of the extreme aspects of modern
town life. the Literary Digest COM
ments sadly. The suave writer calls
1t Indifference of the greater public"
to 1.-THE general artistic and natural
amenities of towns and rural areas"
The beauty of the past is sacrificed to
make way for modern improvements,
| says the Christian Science Monitor,
voicing a plea for concerted effort at
town-beautifying:
ut is when things get bad, when
they seem at their worst, that endur-
ance reaches it's limit. Already in
parts Of America something has been
done toward the suppression of bill
boards that babe fair to conceal the
country as completely as the smoke
screen in a battle at sea shields the
fleet, and without the same reason or
necessity. The preservation of the
American amenities, If too local for
the art commission In Washington, is
left largely to woman's clubs The Eng
lish would take more thorough meas
ures. Architects. reused to a reaIiza-
ton of the sadness OF a land from
which beauty has flown, and eager to
stay its flight, suggest the formation
of advisory art committees in towns
and country both. Their function
would be much the same, though on a
more restricted scale, as that of the
English art commission modelled after
the pattern of the American. The COM
mittees would advise and interfere in |
their own districts interfere when |
some avoidable piece of vandalism |
was proposed; advise when new build
ings were to be put up, new streets
laid, new open spaces planned.
"They would have no power but, the
hope is, would exercise an influence
gradually growing irresistible as the
public consciousness should awaken to
a sense of the part beauty plays in
life. Such, in few words, is the
scheme suggested by the Royal Insti-
ute of British Architects for the guar
iianship of beauty in England"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29
Removed Billbodrds
From All Highways

Definite steps by civic organizations
to eliminate billboards from the high
ways of the Pacific coast are expected
to result from the impetus given the
movement by the Standard Oil COM
pany of California, which has torn
down 100 of its roadway signs in
California, Oregon and Washington
The company removed its highway
advertisements on the ground that
they detracted from the beauty of the
roads, and ordered that hereafter such
signs should be confined TO CONNER
cial zones.
There was instant public response
up and down the coast said Kenneth
R. Kingsbury, president of the COM
pany. I'VE have had editorials let
tiers and kilograms by the hundreds
indicating that a keen feeling exists
the marring of our great
highways by signs
The Skyline boulevard, a great high
way being completed from San Fran
cisco southwark along the high ridges
overlooking the Pacific ocean. is re-
ported TO be insured against billboa-ds.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29
Berlin Has Most Pagers

According TO newspaper data recent
~ compiled in Vienna there are some
1880 so-called political dailies and
weeklies published in central Europe
Berlin. with about 100 half of which
are dailies, leads the list of cities, with
Vienna in second place with 90. in
Guiding % dailies. Prague, however
ranks next TO Berlin in the matter of
dailies, having %, says the New York
Times. In Prague there is a daily
newspaper for every $4,000 inhabitants
in Rome and Budapest one for every
10000. in Paris one for every 1900,
and in Vienna one for every $1,000.
The word political is used to distin-
guish ordinary newspapers from tech
nical organs and literary publications.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29
Copyright by ROBERT STEAD
CHAPTER XVIl-Continucd.

so you have. and 1t hasn't spoiled
you bit. Oh, 1t didn't take me long
TO run you down. Bui l didn't 20
breezin' up to your house, like might
we done If l hadn't been considerable
OF you l didn't want no scandal about
1t, on your account. So l just laid
low for awhile. That is how l found
out about Grant"
about Grant? What did you find
out about Mr.. Grant?'
He made TO draw her closer to him,
but she held him at bay. "Oh, you're
innocent, amt you, Zenf What about
Grantf That's good one. Your hus-
band would enjoy that"
IF you're going to talk to me like
this we can't be friends, Mr.. Drazk."
(Still no sign Of help. MY friends
mustn't think evil of me-"
Drazk laughed. ''They say a friend
Is one who knows all about you and
loves you just the same" he leered.
That's me, Zen. l know all about
you-you and this Grant fellow. How
he's been visitin' you when your hus-
the maid was away, too. I've kept
pretty close tab on him. Hasn't been
comm around so often lately. Well,
true love never did run smooth. Now
could tell your husband all this, and
perhaps l ought to; Transley and me
Is old friends, worked together for
years, but l amt that kind of fellow.
You see, Zen, 1 know all about you,
and l love you just the same. l love
you-just-the samer
He forced her toward him, and she |
knew that she had spun out her re-
prieve TO its end. She was in the pow
er Of this mailman. She tried to
break from his grasp, but her efforts
were puny and wasted against his
strength. She struck out
wildly. but he crushed down her
blows; wrapped his arms about hers;
drew her face to his
Il came to collect an account. Zen,"
ne Missed, land now you are goin'-to
payw
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29
II You Need a Medicine
You Should Have the Best
Or. KiImer'S SWamp-ROOt

Have you ever stopped to reason why
it is that so many products that are ex-
tensively advertised all at once drop out
of sight and are soon forgotten? The
reason is plain-the article did not fulfill
the promises of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to medicine.
A medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy is
recommended by those who have been
benefited to those who are in need Of it.
A prominent druggist says, Take for
example DR.. kilmer's Swamp-Root, a
preparation I have sold for many years
and never hesitate to recommend. for in
almost every case it shows excellent re-
suits, as many of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy has SO large
sale"
verified testimony of thousands who have
used the preparation, the success of DR..
kilmer's Swamp-Root is due to the fact,
so many people claim, that it fulflls almost
every wish in overcoming kidney, liver
and bladder ailments, corrects urinary
troubles and neutralizes the uric acid
which causes rheumatism.
You may receive a sample bottle OF
Swamp-Root by parcel post. Address DR..
kilmer 4 Co., Binghamton, N Y, and
enclose ten cents; also mention this paper /
Large and medium size bottles for sale
1t all drug stores.-Advertisemen
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29
Guard Against Fire

When the house is completed you co
not want the fear of fire always before
YOU. Those who have seen the results
of large CONGREGATIONS will realize
something of the tragedy of thousands
of homes being destroyed and hun
'lreds of home owners losing their all
Even those who are insured never get
MI compensation for all their losses
Many things are destroyed in home
hat money cannot replace. and there
no adequate insurance against the
risk of human life.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29
Make Home "Fire-Sofe"

The man who builds tre-safe
home is a good citizen. He IS adding
something permanent TO the wealth
of his community, and he has provid-
ed fire barrier that in itself will
tend to lessen contiagration and pro-
vide stepping points for them
Put fre-safe roof covering CD
your home. Various kinds of fre-re-
Sistive roofing have been tested and
tried and found 10 be we'll worth their
slight extra cost.
The man with fire-safe home will
generally find that his banker will
grant larger proportion of its cost
on first mortgage loans owing to the
added security.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29
Well, We'll Glue
That to the Moon

The night was exquisite. The
Milky way was a soft glow of light
with Mars and the North star shin
Ing in all their glory. The two
canoes that glided so smoothly down
the stream carried only girls; girls
who were living again experiences OF
similar nights. One was dreaming of
her last house party at Wabash, and
one just back from a trip East was
lost in a reyerie of just such a night
spent tramping along the Hudson
with a West Point cadet
Suddenly the moon, looking like
slice Of orange, shot up from behind
the dark trees. Memories grew poig-
nant. Finally some one from the
depths Of the pillows found utterance
Look at that moonl Doesn't ii
thrill you to death?''
Casting her weather eye heaven
ward, she who was supposed to be in
love, answered calmly enough, "Well,
1t does light things up bit"-Indian-
apolis Star.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29

A.rnt OF surpfiss, tina ferocity OF q
lion. He had broken Transley's first
! grip of advantage about his throat
! and seemed In momentary prospect Of
reversing the situation. There were
no talk, no cries. no oaths; 1t was a
silent fight save the granting and
painting which became more and more
labored as the minutes drew on In
their clutches Drazk's stumbled face
rubbed into Transley's well-groomed
cheek; his snarling teeth snapped. but
missed. at Transley's jaw.
Then 1t was that Transley remem-
bered his revolver. Breaking Drazk's
grip by superhuman effort he drew
the weapon and fired. The shot went
wild. and the next instant Drazk was
upon him again In the struggle the
revolver fell from Transley's hand, and
both men began fighting toward It. AS
Drazk's fingers clutched 1t Transley
kicked his feet from under him, and
the two went down together. Rolling
about on the rocky floor of the quarry
they approached, slowly, unconscious
~ e@&( St6S VI lllc pICtlDlCC lhal ltiA
away to the river.
On the very edge Transley realized
this new and hideous danger, and
scrambled to his feet, dragging Drazk
with him. DraZk realized it, too. and
fiendishly joined again in the
combat, deliberately forcing the fight !
toward the river.
I've got you, Transleyp he Missed. |
speaking for the first time since |
Transley's fingers had clutched about |
his throat; 1--WE got you, and you're
goin' over Herewith me- Zen tried
to drown me once; now I'll drown you.
# l have to go with you. I've got you,
Transley I"
"Drazk!" Transley exclaimed, a
light of recognition breaking upon him.
You'll"
Eyes. me-Zen's old lover, and you
1--WE her to me. or we 20 out togetherl"
You're mad, DraZk. mad !" Transley
.ried. "Why-"
But at that moment Drazk, by a
sudden contortion. whipped a knife
rom his pocket. Transley felt its
twice, three times; then
darkness fell. Zen, recovering from
Ter stun, sat up in time to see her
husband staggering in the arms of
)razk.
Half mile away Dennison Grant
ad been lazily blowing up apd down
is prairie field when he suddenly saw
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29

Wilson approaching at his topmos
speed. Since the night of the storm he
had missed the boy tremendously
sometimes he had thought that if only
he might have the companionship OF
Wilson he could be reconciled to the
loss of Zen. He knew that a veto had
been placed on Wilson's visits, and he
bore Zen no i'll will; he felt that he
understood her motives. But now, as
the boy came racing toward him.
Grant felt his heart bouncing about In
an extraordinary manner.
"Why, what's the mdtter? Grant
cried, as Wilson drew up beside him.
HAS something happened to the pig?"
1t was moment before the boy
could speak.
"a Misunderstanding my-father-
and shooting at him." he gasped.
And my mother's-deadr -
Grant cleared the pillow at bound.
"Where?" he demanded.
AT the old quarry. l ran all the
way"
But Grant was already stripping the
harness from Prince. The next mo-
ment lie had flung himself upon the
horses back, and. leaving the boy to
follow as lie could. was gallopinc
across the prairie TO the quarry trail.
Under his urging the astonished pillow
horse developed a quite surprising
speed in couple of minutes they
were on the old road to the quarry. |
and a moment later horse and rider |
dashed into the rock-rimmed cut which |
overliung the river.
Grants first glimpse was of Zen; she
had struggled 90 her feet; thank God
she was not dead. Then he saw the
two men by the edge of the cliff:
Transley he recognized: saw the knife
rise and strike
The blow Grant landed In Drazk's
face sent that gentleman spinning like
a top. Like top. too, Drazk wobbled
1t the end of his spin; wobbled over
lie edge of the precipice. and dropped
tut of sight.
Grant fell on his knees beside the
stricken Transley; leaned over; raised
he qulvering form in his arms. Zen,
reside MIN. drew the sorely manged
lead to her breast and whispered
words Of endearment into ears soon
losing to all mortal sounds.
Presently Transley opened his eyea t
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29
CHAPTER XVIII

Transley, returning by an earlie
train than he had expected, founC
Sarah at the house and Wilson en-
gagged in dialogue with the family pig
The lad, on hearing the motor, rushed
to his fathers arms
well, well. what big boy you are y
cried Transley, swinging him up to
his shoulders. And how is the pig
And how is your friend Grant?"
Mother hasn't let me go to see him
lately. 1 don't know why. Ever since
the night l slept at his house.
"You slept at his house? When?"
"The day you went away And
mother was there in the morning"
Wilson, where is your uother?"
II don't know, daddy"
He strobe sharply into the house.
Sarah, where is Mrs. Transley?'
Il don't know, sir" said the maid.
Then, frightened out of her reticence
by her masters unusual severity-"I
think she has gone to the old quarry,
sir. She often goes up there of an
afternoon"
"A trysting- placeI" Transley gasped
fnwardly. He dropped the boy and. liz
his own room. found revolver and
cartridges. A moment later he was
swinging in long, angry steps up the
quarry road. Wilson. puzzled by the
sudden interruption of his fathers
greeting, followed at discreet dis
lance.
"
Transley was raging as he walked
1--WE suspected-more than I've said.
Give 'em enough rope. That's my PLAN
And now they've taken IT. By God f
they have"
With every step the wrath and hor-
TOR within him grew. He was at the |
quarry before he knew IL. He paused |
for moment to listen. Yes, there
were people present. There were
sounds-God, 1t sounded like fight
Transley rushed in. man and a
woman were Keeling in each others
arms. 81 hate you 1 hate you'll" the
woman was crying. you cowardl
You cowardr' The woman was his
wife. The man was-not Dennison
Grant
Although Transley had a revolver in
his pocket 1t was not his customary
weapon, and his thought did not turn
naturally TO 1t. In this tremendous
moment he forgot 1t altogether. He
rushed upon his wife's assailant
him about the throat.
With the strength of a mailman
Drazk flung Zen to the ground. where
she fell unconscious at his feet. Then
ne tore himself free from Transley's I
"Trip ABOUT his throat. The next mo- {
nent the two men were swaying about
n q struggle of death. S
As they swung IN each others arms, t
rushing, choking. clutching at each /
,ther's throats, it was slowly forced |
,ome upon Transley that his was a Y
osing fight. His assailant had the c
trenSth- ana srter a hesitating mo-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29
Flats on Wheels

Caravans as coy as small flats, with
a speed of 80 miles an hour, are the
newest form Of luxury for Londoners,
who love the simple life. The cara
vans are II feet long, and afford Sleep
ing accommodations for three persons.
They have good kitchen, sinks and
ventilated larders.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29

was in this miserable state for about
four months. was told of DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery,
and found so much relief from the
first bottle that took several, at the
end Of which time my flesh healed
up, and was absolutely we'll"
Clarence H. Wilson, 768 Spruce St
All dealers Liquid or tablets.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29
At 20, Spencer Says Trou-
bles Are Overcome and
He Gives Tanlac Entire
Credit for Fine Condition.

"Since taking Tanlac 1 have no
trouble with my health; I eat and
sleep fine and enjoy life, for I feel as
good as a youngster," is the striking
statement af r. P. Spencer, 20, of 615
10th St, Denver, Colorado.
For two years or more I felt all
WORKOUT. 1 had no energy for work
and just went dragging along in a
lifeless sort of way. would bloat ter
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29
Accept Responsibility

The man who habitually shirks re-
sponsibilities, misses opportunities for
developing his capacities. Accepting
responsibilities develops initiative, in
ventiveness, ingenuity, resourcefuIness
and efficiency. 1t does what nothing
else can do-Grit.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29

I " " AAOAlAS-
When l as
able to be about
l had no strength
or energy, and
h a d a h ar d
lump, the size of
a walnut, on my
spine / UNDER
went an opera
ton for its re-
moval, b ut it
left me with a
running sore [
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29
CAN NOW ENJOY LIFE
LIKE A YOUNCSTER

ribly from the gas on my stomach and
often had to sit down on account of
dizzy spells. My head seemed to b
going around like a flying jenny
"a druggist put me onto Tanlac and
1 didn't have to take but few doses
before knew 1t was doing the work.
1t stopped my troubles and left mo
feeling fine. Tanlac may not be tho
best tasting thing In the world, but 1t
makes up for that In good results"
Tanlac is for sale by all good drug
gists. Accept no substitute. Over 20
million bottles sold.
Tanlac Vegetable Pills for constipa-
ton; made and recommended by the
am 20. f-r1r-c Ill t..
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29

American felt hats are the most pop
ular type of headgear for men of the
Philippines during the rainy season
that is now on.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29

Some men ought TO be thankful that
the world doesn't understand them
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-10-29
Lack Strength? Energy?

San Bernardino, Calif-"I was
down with the flu sick in bed for
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-11-06

Ludwig Ahlberg and Alfred A.
Hanson were among the Volt farm
in town Monday.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-11-06
PRIZES FOR
HOG SHOW EXHIBITS

The dealers of Wolf Point are of
fering nine special prizes for the
best hogs brought to the Hog Show.
For Duroc Jerseys there are prizes
for first and second on boars, first
and second on gifts.
Poland Chinas. Prizes for first and
second on boars, first on gifts.
Hampshires, First on boar, first on
gilt.
these prizes range in value from
SO to $3.50 and will be found
among the offers advertised for
Bargain Festival Week.
Pens for the hog exhibits have
been built at the old Home lumber
yard on West Main street.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-11-06
CORN SHOW FESTIVAL
WEEK AT THE LIBERTY

Starting on November 9th, and
ending November 10th, you will be
given special treat at the Liberty
Theatre, where special arrangements
have been made for some extra fine
shows, with special added attractions
that will please the most critical.
starting off next Sunday with Ernest
Terrence and Anna @. Nilsson in the
great Paramount Circus Picture en-
titled the "Side Show of Life" On
Monday a Harry Carey special en-
titled Roaring Road" Tuesday a
grand picture entitled Wandering
Husbands" Wednesday Colleen
Moore in painted People," Thursday
Larry Semon in "The Girl In the
Limousine" Friday Lloyd Hamilton
in "Self Made Failure" and on Sat
urday that great picture "Ponjola." >"
Splendid added attractions will be
shown in addition.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-11-06
Hitching Demonstrations
Show Big Team Advantage

One of the big features of the Educational Program ana
Demonstration to be held in connection with the Northern
Montana Corn and Seed Show at Wolf Point, November
18th and 18th will be IL horse hitch demonstration
bringing out the chain pulley hitch ieing n use of buck
strap and lines and how asten teams together Tor lead
ing in and out of the barn.
Expert In Charge
Jess Peak who accompanied M L. Wilson with the Farm
Success demonstration train few years ago will be in
charge of all the large hitch equipment and conduct the
demonstration He will be the ground all the time dur
ing the Corn Show to explain any points concerning hitch
inc six to twelve horses to get the best results out of them
Mr Peak is an experienced large hitch farmer from Hill
county and we'll qualified to give this information
Labor Saving Idea
The use of several horses by one farmer in doing his
heavy team work is becoming popular year by year
especially as of cutting down the men labor and
cost of putting in and harvesting crops. 1t is believed
that in course of time farmers interested in producing
good acreage Of wheat will be using horses and large
bitches and more each year With this increased IN
terest and the demand for this information the hitch
demonstration will be conducted in connection with the
Corn Show.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-11-06
HELMERLARSON Held
TOU.S. GRAND JURY
us. DISTRICT ATTORNEY TAKES
CHARGE, PROSECUTES UN-
DER MANN ACT.

Helmer Larson was given hear
ing before U. S. Commissioner J. o.
Garden last Saturday, Nov 1, on a
charge of having violated the Mann
act and was bound over to the fed
eral grand jury, his bonds placed at
$1,000 which were furnished.
U. S. District attorney John L.
Slattery had charge of the case for
the government and J. K Bramble
was attorney for Larson.
Larson was arrested and given a
hearing once before on the same
case, which arose through the cir
cumstances of his conveying a girl
13 years of age from place where
she was hiding just east of the city
to a farm near Williston, N. D. The
case at that time had been investi-
gated by Under Sheriff Council,
County Attorney Schoening and
others. AS result of the first hear
ing Larson was set free but the case
having come to the attention of the
federal authorities, an official from
the district attorneys office came
here, and after looking up the evil
dence, caused Larson to be re-arrest-
ed.
At the hearing large number of
witnesses were called, including the
girl alleged to have been swronged,
the officials who went over to North
Dakota to check up her story, and
VIM. Greenup and Peter Jeanette,
who were implicated in the case. A
piece of new evidence brought out
at the second hearing tended to
prove the gift of a sum of money by
Larson to the little girl.
In stating the case to the court Mr..
said that he was convinced
that crime had been committed and
that the case would be brought be-
fore the Federal Grand Jury in any
aVent