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The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-01-10
would MAKE It cIearer-Perhaps.

Would Make 1t clearer-Perhaps.
Eya-Professor Wise recommended
to me Einstein's ''The Theory of Rel
ativity" as being very interesting
book
Bernice-And have you read it?
Eva-No; I'm waiting for it to ap-
pear in the movies first.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-01-10
"Auuean Stables. +"

Augeas, king of Ellis, kept herd OF
three thousand oxen in his stables,
which had not been cleaned for thirty
years. Hercules performed the labor
Of cleaning them in one day by turn
Peneus. This is the account given in
various mythoIogies. The phrase is
used to signify an accumulation Of cor
ruption almost beyond the power Of
man TO remove
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-01-10
cuticura Comforts Raby,s skin

cuticura Comforts Raby's skin
When red, rough and itching, by hot
baths of Cuticura Soap and touches of
Cuticura Ointment. Also make use
now and then of that exquisitely scent
ed busting powder, Cuticura Talcum,
one of the Indispensable Cuticura
Toilet o.-Advertisement.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-01-10

Thousands Keep In Good Health
by taking one or two Brandreth Pills
at bed time. They cleanse the system
and purify the blood-Adv
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-01-10

Be slow in choosing, but slower ii
changing.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-01-10

DR. Peery's Dead Shot" is powerful. bu
safe One dose will expel Worms Tape
worm; no castor oil needed. Adv.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-01-10

Hoxsie's Group Remedy for Group, coughs
and colds No opium No nausea. so cts Drug
gists. Kells Co.. Newburgh. N. z. Mfrs-Adv.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-01-10
Lays 1t on Thicker.

agnes is looking as young as ever"
Eyes, but she says it costs her more
every year."
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-01-10

AFTER the sleepless night, and you
~ wonder about the cause, has it
ever occurred to you that it may be
caffeine, the drug in coffee, that keeps
you awake?
Suppose you try Postum as your
mealtime beverage, for at least ten
days
Put it to the test!
AT your first sip of Postum. you
will understand why, by many, it is
preferred equally for its delicious
flavor and for its wholesomeness.
Postum is absolutely free from the
coffee drug, caffeine, or anything that
can cause restless nights or uncom-
Portable days.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-01-10
"CASCARETS" FOR LIVER
AND BOWELS-10c A BOX

Cures Biliousness, Constipation, Sick
Headache, Indigestion. Drug stores. Adv
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-01-10

Health and cheerfuIness mutually
beget each other.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-01-10
The Gift.

The Giftie.
'Wha' brand o. bacca are ye smok.
in, .Jock?"
Il dinna ask him !"
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-01-10

It isn't worth while to be so aw-
fully individuaIistic as to. openly diff
fer with everybody.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-01-10

More wives are disappointed in love
than spinsters.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-01-10
Turned Down

Turned Down.
Helm man of the old school.
She-Well, dismissed that class
some time ago
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-01-10
Prices I. 0. 5. Film. Miehigan
Chevrolet Motor Company
Division Of General Motors Corporation
Detroit Michigan
Detroit, Michigan

Our mistrust justifies the deceit of
others.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-20

she be1 Says we mustn't hurt 'er, even
IL we hat T. cut out an leave the
swag." He glanced away In the direc-
ton Of the squaild cabin up at the
head OF the hollow: a black look
crossed his face. and the man at the
chink wondered II he was thinking Of
that scene at the pallet under the win
dow the night before "Wonder what
e thinks we air" he went on. Don't
hurt 'er-if she's thar-h-lr
The two outlaws hunted their pipes,
l0unged down on the two boxes and
smoked for some moments In thought
full silence. Belden suddenly straight
ened; slapped his hand down on his
knee.
Must take some nerve" he chuckled,
't' murder a man. an then preach is
funeral"
Black Bogus drew hard on his pipe !;
pulled out the smoke slowly; shrugged
his heavy shoulders.
"Nerye--huh-he don't give up the
spoon L nobody when IL comes Z
nerve, he don't"
Nearly an hour the two sat smoking
and Internationally discussing their
plans. no detail of which escaped the
listener.
Belden was the first to leave. Black
Bogus waited several minutes before
following; finally slipped out, with far
greater caution than Belden had
shown; stopped low through the weeds
and only came out into the road when
some distance above the yard, at
point where the bushes grew dense
along both sides.
The woodsman waited till he was
well out OF sight and sound before
creeping from under the wild cucum.
Der vines and stealing through the
bushes up the hill. He had found out
what he wanted to know.
The landscape lay before him in all
It's midday splendor. Mrs. Curry had
doubtless just mended the fire in the
kitchen stove at the red-roofed cot
tage, for white wood smoke curled up
from the chimney. But the air was
evidently too light and still to bear
IL up, Tor III drlIted iazliy away, 10 SET
tie In long bank of airy fiuffiness
that draped itself above the orchard
trees like the veil of goddess lost
out of the skies. Above the homestead.
and farther away over the bottoms.
swift-wlnged swallows skinned the
air; dozen or so blackbirds loped
down out of the woods and stopped
long enough in the big elm for short
concert.
Down by the road gate Graylock lift
ed his head. whinnied, came trotting
up the barn-lot and the man set his
feet to the rough path that wound
down among the rocks.
He had let the horses into the barn
and fed them. and was on the way to
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-20

went on-"and ] reckon you better
stay at Aunt Liza's, as she said. I'll
be back t'night-sometime- 1t may
be late"
The woodsman probably never COW
cred the distance to the barn as quick
ly as he covered II that day. The
words: ''lf she's there" that had so
puzzled the pair in the old cabln-as
well as the man at the chlnk-fiared
clear as the midday sun. HopKins-it
was his last desperate move--a move
totally Unforeseen. His Intentions to-
ward the girl had been foul from the
first. That he would make some at
tempt to rob the safe was TO be expect
ed-had been expected. But this
He buckled on his spurs bridled and
saddled Graylock with feverish haste
that walked the mettle OF the good
horse. When he led him out, Mrs. Cur
~ was waddling across the barn-lot.
In the tense moment he had forgot
ten that his haste must be causing her
no small wonder.
Eyes. low I'll ride in and find 'er,"
he ventured. "and bring 'er back T.
night--sometime-b you better go on
4 Aunt Llza's anyhow, fr fear It'll be
late. and wen come and git y'u."
He saw that the attempt at reassur-
ance-an attempt that cost him no lit
tle-had failed. The good housekeep
ers face twisted quite beyond her con
troll; her apron went up to her eyes.
"Oh, Jack" she sobbed, I'm plum
fiuster'd. Las night Brother Hopkins
left without leavin' no word, and now
Texie's gone"
The man turned and feigned to ad-
just the saddle girth. A woman's
tears-the big woodsman was utterly
helpless. He glanced back at the
heaving apron.
"Now, Mis- Curry. don't be fiuster'd.
She's all right" He hesitated. "Them
two facts amt no ways--connected,"
he finally muttered knowing only too
well that they were. "The parson
more'n likely went In after some more
books, pears like he must "a gone
through all them e had, and Texie-
I'll hunt 'er up this afternoon and ride
home with 'er." He gazed hard to
ward the village. 81 don't b'lieve, II
I was you. I'd leave the house till after
dark. and I wouldn't mention she's
gone--only { Aunt Liza and Uncle
Nick"
The apron came down from the trou.
bled face and the housekeeper began
to dry her eyes. The woodsman turned
away; stopped; turned hack.
zone questionable she take 'er re-
volver with err"
IVY, no." was the wondering an
swer-"whyr
II didn't low she would "a"
The words came over his shoulder
as he threw the bride rein into the
hollow Of his arm and strobe away
down the barn-lot He flung the gate
open. sprang to the saddle and Gray.
lock was Off like a bird on the wing
twenty miles Of dust and flying sand
toward the dim spired gateway that
led out into another world.
Ito be continued)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-20
TO INCREASE COAST GUARD
House Passes Measure to Aid \,
Catching Rum Runners.

Washington = The House took step,
to enable the coast guard to conduc,
more vigorous warfare on rum run.
ners. BY q vote of sos to 40. a bin
was passed and sent to the Senate
which would authorize transfer to the
coast guard Of surplus naval vessel,
adapted for patrol work. Authority
also would be granted the service 10
Increase temporarily its personnel Ia
furnish crews for the craft.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-20
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF TIME
OF REDEMPTION
Ito be continued)

State Assignment Tax Certificates
No. 1897 and 1898.
NOTICE NO. 1896
Office of County Auditor, County oil
Pine, State Of Minnesota--ss.
To Rev. VIM. Koemer:
"a You are hereby notified that
the following pieces or parcels OF
land situated in the county OF Pine,
State Of Minnesota, and known and
described as follows, to-wit: Lots 1
and 2, Block s. Townsite OF Kettle
River. Village Of Rutledge, are now
assessed in your name.
(2) That on the 10th day of May.
1920. at a sale OF land pursuant to the
real estate tax judgment duly given
and made in, and by the District
Court In and for said County OF Pine
on the 18th day of March, 1920, in
proceedings to enforce the payment
of taxes delinquent upon real estate
for the year 1918. for said County OF
Pine. the above described pieces or
parcels Of land were duly bid in for
the state for the sum OF One Dollar
and sixty-eight cents.
(3) That the said pieces or par
cells of land and all the rights OF the
State OF Minnesota, upon and against
said land by virtue Of said sale were
duly assigned. conveyed and sold by
the County Auditor to an actual pur-
chaser under Section 2126, G. S. 1918.
on the 14th day of March 1924, for
the sum Of Twelve Dollars and twelve
cents.
(D And that the amount required
to redeem said pieces or parcels OF
land from said tax sale exclusive OF
the costs TO accrue upon this notice
Is the sum OF Twelve Dollars and
twelve cents, and interest at the rate
of 12 per cent per annum on sI2.12
thereof from the 18th day Of March,
1924. to the day such redemption Is
made.
(5) That the tax certificate of sale
issued to said purchaser has been
presented to me by the holder there
OF. and this notice requested.
te) That the time for the redemp-
ton Of said pieces or parcels OF land
from said tax sale will expire sixty
(eo) days after the service OF this
notice, and the filing Of proof of such
service In my office.
Witness my hand and official seal
this 18th day OF March. 1924.
ANDREW p. EDIN.
Auditor Pine County. Minnesota.
(Official SeaD
Mar. 2o-April ~
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-20
CHAPTER XVI
Spurs and Flying sand.

When the Milford stage came n
from the city next forenoon Jack War
hope was there 10 meet II. SO was
Loge Belden. He had doubtless
learned OF the abrupt departure OF
Hopkins the evening before.
He shufiled up to the post-office win.
dow after the mall was worked. Zeke
threw him out letter. He stared at
II hard; thrust II into his pocket un.
opened: Immediately left the post Of
nce and walked rapidly up Eagle Hol
low road
Jack had expected there would be q
letter for Beiden--had counted on Il.
That's what had brought him to the
post office He hurried back to the
homestead; crossed the barn lot /;
sprang up the rough path that led 20
the top OF the cllif; spared moment
to glance keenly about and darted IN
among the treea
Once In the seclusion Of the woods,
he ran at top speed. well back from
the brow OF the bluffs. as far as the
deserted cabin Of dead Henry Spen-
GER; picked his way out TO the edge Of
the cliffs and peeped down at the road.
Loge Belden was just coming Into
sight.
As he came even with the cabin he
stopped; glanced In every direction;
whlstled. The whistle was answered
from within the cabln-another fac,
the woodsman had counted on. Belder
vaulted the fence. ran up the yard ant
pushed open the door. Jack crept NJ
10 the corner of the cabin where ths
ehink Was out between the logs.
Belden had Just opened his letter;
Black Bogus was stopped over him.
Belden. rs he read. suddenly uttered q
low exclamation.
T'night" he muttered-"at mid
night"
He swore merrily.
II knowed e hadn't reneged-I
knowed e hadn't"
Hold still.. growled the other.
~Huhl" he went on--tnight-mid-
nlght--and q clean sweep-expects e
be with us 1mself" He glanced at
the envelope, IVY. he's In town
what the"
Belden took the envelope. stuffed
the letter clumsily back In Il and put
Il In his pocket.
-wender what q meant" he NUT
tered, by csutionin' rs S dern pfnted
pitcher not Z hurt the gal--lf she's
thar: II she's thar--where else would
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-20
START WATERWAY PLAN
Coolidge Names Herbert Hoover
As Chairman of American
Delegation.

Washington - Agreement between
the United States and Canadian gov.
ernments has been reached under
which they will create national" COM
missions to cooperate with the joint
engineering board In planning the
proposed st. Lawrence-Great Lakes
ceep waterway project
The American commission, named
by President Coolidge. will be headed
by Secretary Hoover.
In appointing the commission. Pre-.
sident Coolidge said in part:
"The project OF opening the Great
Lakes to ocean going ships, and de-
velopment OF the great power re-
sources Of the st. Lawrence river on
behalf of both the Canadian and Amer.
lean people, has been a hope long
treasured by many millions of our peo-
pie and II is in the desire that this
matter. II II Is sound and practicable,
should be brought one step nearer to
contamination that l am asking you
and your fellow commissioners to
serve In this matter"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-20

what else?"
There came voice from the pallet
under the window voice soft and
mild, shaken and half afraid. the lis
tener fancIed.
Didn't e send no word t'-mer'
Didn't come out, tell y'u."
The woodsman had caught the ap.
peal In the soft tones; wondered what
could be the relation between the girl
and such man as Hopkins. Then he
recalled her reference to "the third
man" that startled moment In the
bushes by the side OF the road; re-
membered her running down the yard
toward them on the evening OF the
ride; and he brought his eyes as close
to the slit under the sash as he dared.
After a short pause, during which he
fancied she might be gathering reso-
luton for another question. the soft
voice came again, more faltering than
before:
"An' Their wusn't nothln' under the
r0ck--no note mr. nothin'-T
MOI uAlnn scrap.
The face under the window turned
TO the wall. Loge dropped back to the
pallet. Black Bogus drew the unof-
Tending bills from his pocket and
slammed them down on the shelf; I'M
buckled his holster and put the re-
volver under his shirt blew out the
candle and pitched down beside Bel
den.
The man crouched on the outside of
the window pondered what he had
seen and heard. He looked eagerly
for the outfit with which they made
their spurious money--that was the
one big reason, In fact, that had
brought him. He saw no trace of 1t
the hint dropped by Hopkins In the
little park that they had printed
plentiful supply before coming up the
river was doubtless true. and that
meant practically the absence Of any
very substantial proof
He recalled what Hopkins had told
Black Bogus about the large amount
Of money still In the safe at the red
rooted cottage-unguarded, as they
would now suppose. They would be
almost certain TO make some attempt
to get II. When they did
But they were certain not to make
the attempt till they learned that
Hopkins was gone. Until then all was
safe.
In his brief glance over the interior
OF the cabin, the woodsman was struck
by the fact that the place was neat
and clean. Mean as II was, Il bore
the mark OF orderly hands-doubtless
the hands OF the girl lying just inside
the window.
The cabin settled still. The outlaws
on the farther pallet began to breathe
heavily. The woodsman prepared to
slip away but suddenly stopped and
brought his ear close to the slit under
the sash--the mountain girl was cry
ing softly.
There was stir under the blanket
where Loge Belden lay; the creak OF
steps came across the floor and dim
figure stopped above the pallet under
the window.
"Don't cry. little sister. He alnt
wo'th cryin' f'r-no man amt"
The grit and grind of powerful teeth
reached to the listener outside.
"He's got Z quit pesterin' you--play
IN hot an cold with y'u--damn I'm. !
he'll wake up some mornin' In he'll
with knife In is ribs!"
Loge Belden. the renegade. the out
iaw--the tenderness In his voice was
unbelievable. The amazed listener al
the window stopped along the cabir
logs and softly slipped away.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-20

his cabin. with the intention of carry.
Ing the hidden bundles Of money To
Texie and taking her into his full con.
fidence, when he saw Mrs. Curry. fat
and portly, hurrying across the
orchard at her pudgy best.
Here's note Texie left fr y'u."
She held mp an envelope. sealed.
Left fr mer'--he was In at the
gate In three strides and hurrying
across the yard-"where's she gomez
"She got a letter this mornin'," Mrs
Curry pulled. 'and she said she'd hal
{ 20 Z town. She writ you this note,
mounted Brownie and rode away lick.
ety-split. She said II she didn't come
back this evenin' l wuz Z git you &
sleep ut our house. and wus & stay
with Aunt Liza"
The woodsman had snatched the
note and was eagerly glancins Il
through:
"Dear Jack:
.rve had such wonderful news Ken
ain ueou. aAtcf atts hC - ~ tuC Nhas
az a woman's house named Doll Baker
on Brickeat alley. He Is sick and
wants me to come. Mr.. Hopkins got
q letter from him askin' him TO come.
bein' his old classmate. so he went last
night and wrote back TO me this morn
Ing. Pore Ken. I guess he Is awful
proud. and he Is 90 sick. Mr.. Hopkins
thought he better not tell him nothing
about father. He don't want me to tell
nobody, and to come alone. But
would Of told ysa. for know you wont
tell. but I saw you going up In the
woods this morning. 50 wrote you this
note. o. Jack. amt you glad.
-TExIEI"
He crammed the letter into the en-
velope. thrust II into the pocket Of hrs
blouse and turned hack across the
yard; stopped. and glanced around az
the woman.
''She had 4 60 and look after sesne--
business he said Il low IN ride in
and hep 'er"-he pondered a moment !:
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-20
U. S. TO RELEASE PRISONERS
Committee Findings Recommend Free.
ING Of Wartime Offenders.

Washington Justification of the
campaign in behalf of the World war
prisoners still serving sentences in
Leavenworth and other penal institu.
tons for wartime offenses is found
In the preliminary report submitted
by Major James II. Stansfield. Judge
advocate, and Major Frank X. Ross,
adtutant general, the two army officers
appointed by Secretary Of War J. w.
Weeks to review the case Of prison.
ers relative to clemency.
Release from confinement for many
Of the service men. especially first of.
tenders. and adjustment in practically
all cases. is foreshadowed by the re.
port. which emphasizes the value and
importance Of the personal interviews
with the men and the impression made
on the reviewing officers by the an.
pearance, attitude and invariable rood
conduct OF the military prisoners.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-20

State Assignment Tax Certificates
No. 1897 and 1898.
NOTICE NO. 1896
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-20

New York = President Cool,a.. y.
committed from one year and one d.y
to one year the sentences Of DR.. "a.
ward A. Rumely. former owner OF the
New York Evening Mail: Z. walter
KAUFMAN. and Norvin r. Lindhim. vho
we're sentenced after conviction 10,
defraadins the alien property custo
dian during the war. The president,
action vas announced in a telegram
William C. Hecht. United States mar.
shall reported receiving the date the
convicted men we're to have surren.
dered to be taken to Atlanta penl
sentiary.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-20
COOLIDGE FOR FRENCH LOAN
Euorpe's Economic Recovery, PresI.
dent Holds, Should BE Aided.

Washington-President Coolidge al.
though not asked by New York finan.
ciers to give his approval to their loan
to the Bank Of France, regards loans
by American financial interests to for.
eign governments as worthy of gov.
ernmen'al and private encouragement.
The economy recovery OF Europe In
the opinion of President Coolidge
should be assisted because OF the
worldwide benefits to be enjoyed as
a result and specifically because OF the
fact that Europe owes the United
millions Of dollars which It cannot
easily pay unless prosperity is re.
stored
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-20

If a woman ever admits an
other woman's baby is prettier
than her own she gets a lot of
comfort in believing hers is a
whole lot the cutest.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-20

Hi. an w had q bring n
backr'
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-20

Washinston-Hondurun revolution.
lists have captured Ceiba. completely
routing de factor government forces
reports received here said.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-01-02

Miss Mildred Ford, who taught the
fall term of school in Otis, has de-
cided not to return for the winter
term, but will remain at home with
her parents.
D. w. Springer & Sons have
placed their herring boat, Jennie E.,
in winter quarters. They report an
exceedingly poor season in the her
ring industry, because of the nom
appearance of this grade of food fish
along the Maine coast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Robinson of
South Gouldsboro are here for the
winter, and will reside in the home
of James Butler.
Lyle Ford, who is attending Ellis
worth high school, spent the Christ
mas holidays with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. w. l. Ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Rollins of Han
cock have been here with Mrs. Roll
Inns parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. W.
Spri niger, a few days. Mr. Rollins,
having secured position as principal
Of the Turner Falls, Mass, high
school, left for that place Saturday.
-.-g2. Rollins and children will go
there within few weeks.
o. W. Ford went to Orland Friday
Mrs. Ford is there caring for her
mother, who is i'll. Mr.. and Mrs.
Shirley Hodgkins are in charge of
the Ford homestead and stock until
their return.
The snowfall of Friday gave i'm
petus to the wood industry, and a
scramble is now being made for the
seasons fuel supply. Residents are
mindful of the heavy fall we got last
season, which delayed their haul I'M
til late spring.
A Christmas sentiment worthy of
mention is in the fact that Mr.. and
Mrs. Leon r. Maxwell Of New Or
leans, La, who have a summer home
here, have for the past five years re-
membered each child in this locality
in the form of toy gift. Close
friends and employees of theirs have
been remembered very substantially.
CLANS are in spirited demand and
the price is good, but owing to the eX-
ceedingly short days and low run of
tides, they have been difficult to Sc
cure the past week.
1t will probably interest the
editorial staff of The American to
learn that in this section, at least, the
rabbit is having a holiday. For the
past few years they have been taken
for the markets of the large cities,
but this season has not recorded a
shipment up to this writing. CA for
mer Ellsworth rabbit shipper says
there are not enough rabbits left to
make the business pay, and a we'll
known ornithologist was quoted re-
Gently as saying the scarcity of rab-
bits has driven owls to the poultry
pens.-Ed.)
Dec. 81. Jane"