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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-05-23
Mother Mortality
High in Washington

Washington - More mothers die
from childbirth in the nations capi-
tai than in any other section of the
United States, according to Miss
Grace Abbott, chief of the United
States children's bureau.
Census figures for 1922 show that
the District of Columbia had a ma
ternal mortality rate of II. This
means that for every thousand babies
born alive in the District during that
year seven mothers died from causes
connected with childbirth.
Comparing American rates with
those of 22 foreign countries, the chill
dren's bureau found that a mothers
chance to escape death from child
birth were better in every country,
including Italy, Japan, South Africa,
Spain and Hungary, than in Wash
ington, D. c.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-05-23
Ex-MayOr of Canton
Wants to Get Back

Columbus-C. C. Curtis, who rec
emily was removed as mayor of Can
ton by Governor Donahey on charges
of enforcement of liquor and
gambling laws, has filed a mandamus
suit in the state supreme court
against the governor, seeking to COM
pei the governor to reinstate him.
The former Canton mayor also filed
an custer suit against Mayor Charles
M. Ball of Canton, seeking to vacate
the mayors office Both suits
charge that Curais' removal was
illegal.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-05-23

Manager James G. Stone, assurin
Mr.. Stone of his confidence in tn
of the Association an
saying that while he could use hi
own tobacco in the manufacture Q
his product, he did not want to prof
from the sacrifices of others, VIII
made these sacrifices in order to bet
ter the condition of their children.
Mr.. Axton's letter to Mr.. Stone fol
lows:
Dear Jim:-Referring to my
last interview with you regarding
putting the tobacco raised on my
farm in the Burley Tobacco Co.
operative Marketing Association,
| will ask you to send me a con-
tract so that may sign same.
GAS President Of the Axton-
Fisher Tobacco Co., | would al
ways have a market for my to-
bacco in the manufacture of
Clown Cigarettes and Old Hill
side Smoking Tobacco and other
brands, but in these days, when
other men who are engaged in
farming are trying to make
better marketing conditions for
their products, so that they can
better educate their sons and
daughters and have some of the
enjoyments of life as the result
of their toll, l certainly do not
want to profit by this at their ex-
pense, and l realize that the more
profit there is in farming, the
more the land of Kentucky will
be worth and that when men re-
ceive decent living wage for
their labor, whether on farm,
in the mine, or factories, the
whole community is bound to
prosper. 1t would be useless for
me to assure you of my conf
dence in the management of your
Association, as l have known you
and Mr.. Barker many years and
know how you have always con-
Quoted your own business, and
my dealings with the Burley To-
bacco Growers Cooperative Mar
keting Association has been re-
assurance of the same honorable
plan you have always followed.
"This farm is located in Old
ham County, near Skylight, and
contains 465 acres, and while
have only had this farm for two
months, yet l want to join your
organization before any tobacco
is grown on it bV me.
Thanking you in advance for
accepting this application to be-
come a member of your organi-
zation, l remain,
"Sincerely yours,
"WOOD F. AXTON."
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-05-23
Ohio Bodies Endorse
St. Paul Convention
(By Federated Press)

New York-Central labor bodies in
many Ohio cities have indorsed a
state convention in Columbus, June 7,
to pick delegates for the national
Farmer-Labor convention, st. Paul,
June II, according to the Committee
of 48. Lima, Massillon, Marion and
Mansfield are listed as Ohio towns
which have taken action. "Our con-
ference at Columbus has been called
to swing Ohio progressives into line
for the great November drive against
the old parties, both of which have
betrayed the people into the hands of
Wall Street." it is explained. Fifty
thousand copies of the st. Paul con-
vention call have been sent out by the
New York office, according to ]. A.
H. Hopkins, national committeeman.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-05-23
WOOD E.AXTON
JOINS BURLEY COOPERATIVE
GROWERS ASSN.
Clown Cigarette Man Believes in De-
cent Living Wage on Farms, Mines
and Factories Alike

Lexington, Ky.-Wood F. Axton,
Louisville tobacco manufacturer has
joined The Burley Tobacco Growers
Cooperative Association, pledging
the tobacco from a 465-acre farm in
Oldham County, KY, recently pur-
chased by him, to the Cooperative to
be marketed.
In asking for contract to sign Mr..
Axton wrote President and General
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23
Small Boys Excuse
AuoiIed Him Not

There Is enc small boy In Kansas
City, says the Star. who remembers
the Shrine convention with a tinge OF
sadness When Uncle Jack, who
helped tell Us how the corn grows in
Io-way, wrote that he would visit BIZ
ly's family during the convention, Bill
iy's mother made a three-tier choco-
late cake that was a work of art
After that long march uncle was 70 be
dined and refreshed properly.
There had been so much talk Of the
appearance Of the wonderful cake that
Billy knew that, no matter how much
he might be tempted he mustn't spoil
that But what would be the harm
in lifting of that top layer, cutting q
grand big piece out Of the center OF
the other two layers and then putting
the top On in place sgains
The scheme worked beautifully IN
Ill his mothers knife went through
the top Of the cake and struck the
empty plate beneath with q sickening.
hollow sound
Later Uncle Jack heard sounds that
took him back TO his boyhood days,
and between sobs, well, didn't spoil
the looks of the old cake anyway"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23
WHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
SWAMP ROOT

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained By Dr.. kIlmer's Swanp-Root,
the great kidney, liver and bladder neti-
cine.
II Is physicians prescription
Svamp-Root IS a strengthening ned
cine II helps the kidneys, liver and
bladder do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp-Root has stood the test OF years
II Is sold by all druggists cn rs merit and
it should help you No other kidney nedi-
cine has so many friends.
Be sure TO get SEaulp-Root and start
treatment at once.
However, If you wish first I test this
great preparation send ten cents 70 Dr.
kIlmer & Co, Binghamton, y. Y, for a
sample bottle When writing, be sure
and mention this observation-disclosures
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23

sooe OF the stakes. And Their,
was something about the man that an
peaied to her. She had never felt thai
way about Transley or Under. Sbs
mao been Interested In them; amused
perhaps; out for an adventure. per
maps; but this man. Nonsense I,
was the enyironment-the romantic
setting. AS for Drazk-. A Quick
sense Of horror caught her as the
memory Of his choking face protruded
Into her consciousness.
well, suppose we ride home" he
suggested. by jove! The fire has
worked around u.s."
1t was true. The hill On which t.,ev
stood was now entirely surrounded nv
ring Of fire. eating slowly I'D the
side. The warmth Of It's breath al.
ready pressed against their faces: the
funnel effect created by the circle Of
FIRE was whipping up a stronger
draught. The smoke seemed to be
gathering to center above them.
He swung up close to her. "WllI
your horse face lt;'' he asked. aIf not.
we'd better bllndfold him"
"I'll try him." she said. "He was all
right this afternoon, but he was reck-
less then with hard gallop."
Zen's horse trotted forward at her
urging to within dozen yards Of the
circle Of fire. Then he stopped. snort
ing and shivering. She rode back I'D
the hill.
Better blindfold him." Grant adj
vised, pulling off his leather coat "a
sleeve Of my shirt should be about
right. Will you cut 1t OFF,"
She protested.
There's no time TO lose,s he re-
minded her, rs he placed his knife In
her hand. My horse will go through
it all right"
So urged she deity cut off his
sleeve above the elbow and drew II
through the bride Of her horse across
his eyes.
Now keep your head down close to
his neck. You'll go through all right
Give him the spurs, and good luck I"
he shouted.
She was already careering down the
hillside. A few PAGES from the fire
the horse plunged into a badger hole
and fell headlong. She went over his
head, down. with a terrific shock, in
the very teeth Of the fire.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23
BAPTIST MINISTER GIVES
TANLAC FULL CREDIT

No greater praise can be accorded
a medicine than the voluntary testi-
mony of minister Of the gospel The
preachers high calling puts a grave
responsibility On his every word, and
be Will not jeopardIze his reputation
by commencing thing without first
assuring himself 1t Is all right
Tan1ac has been endorsed By num-
bers Of prominent ministers They
have put Tanlac to the test Of per-
sonal service and their words carry
conviction because they say what they
know to be the truth
One of the latest to speak out In
behalf Of Tanlac Is Rev. 3. E Bell, a
retired Baptist minister, 207 Elm St,
San Antonio, Texas, who says:
Before taking Tanlac / had suf-
fered from stomach and nerve trou-
bles for over 30 years and there were
tines when my condition was such
that 1t required almost superhunan
effort for me to prepare my sermons
and go through with my Sunday sery-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23

| was on this rock. How did IT al
| happenT
Your horse fell" he explained, "1us
as you reached the fire, and threw you
pretty heavily, to the ground I wal
behind, so I disnounted and dragged
you through"
"Oh~ She felt her face. But
am not even singed !" she exclaimed.
1t was plain that he was holding
something back. She turned and laid
her fingers on his arm. Tell me how
you did IT," she pressed
The darkness hid his modest con
fusion TT was really nothing" be
stammered. You see, had leather
coat, and just threw 1t over your
head-and mine-and dragged yor
out"
She was silent for a moment while
the meaning Of his words came home
to her. Then she placed her hand
frankly In his.
''Thank you" she said, and even
in the darkness she knew that their
eyes had met.
You are very resourceful," she con-
tinued presently. Must we sit here
all night?"
Il can think of no alternative" he
confessed. IF We had firearms we
could shoot a signal, or If there were
grass about we could start a fire. al
though 1t probably would not be no
ticed with SO many CLOVIS on the
horizon tonight" He stopped TO look
about. Dull splashes of red in the
sky pointed out remnants of the days
confagration still eating their way
through the foothills. The air was
full Of the pungent but not unpleas-
ant smell Of burnt grass.
"a pretty hard night TO send a sig
nal" he said, but they're almost sure
to ride this way"
She wondered why he did not offer
to walk 10 the camp for help; IT could
not be more than four or five miles
Suddenly she thought she understood
81 am not afraid 10 stay here aIone,-
she said, with a little laugh. 1t was
the first time Grant had heard her
laugh. and he thought 1t very musical
indeed I've slept out many a night,
and you would be back within a couple
Of hours
TIN quite sure you're not afraid
he agreed. but, you see, 1 am You
got quite a tap on the head, and for
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23

some time before you cane TO you
were talking foolishly. Now
If / should leave you it is not only
possible, but quite probable. that you
would lapse again into unconscious
ness l really think you'll
have TO put up with me here"
'-Oh. wasn't thinking of that, .
Did Ibid / talk-foolishlyT'
Rather. Seemed TO think you were
swimming-or fighting-I couldn't be
sure which. Sometimes you seemed
10 be doing both"
OH With a cold chill the events
OF the day came back upon her. That
struggle in the water; 1t came 10 her
now Ike a bad dream out of the long.
long past How much had she said ?
How much would she have given
TO know what she had saidl She felt
herself recountlng events
Presently she pulled herself up with
q start. She must not let him think
her moody.
We'll. II we must enjoy each 9th
er's company. we may as well do So
companionsbly," she said with an eff
fort at gaiety. Let US talk. Tell
me about yourself"
First things first" he parted
'Oh, I've nothing TO tell. Ny lie
has been very unromantic. A few
years at school. and the rest of IT on
the range. A very everyday kind of
existence"
81 think it's the everyday kind Of
existence that is romantic" he re
turned. TT Is a great mistake 10
think Of romance as belonging TO other
times and other places. Even the
most commonplace person has expert
enced romance enough for a dozen
books. Quite possibly he has not rec
ognIzed the romance. but it was there
The trouble Is that with or limited
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23
Don't Won't Innouofions

ROthenberpurs on the Tauber. an
ancient, medieval. walled city OF
which all Bavaria is proud. is falling
victim to the march OF industrial
progress A hundred years before
America was discovered this town was
4 teeming village. despite its walls.
meats and city gates. but in more mod
ern times il has been s mecca for
-ouriSts. OF recent months however,
captains of industry have sought per-
mits 10 erect vehicle factories and it
is against this move that many Of the
citizens are now protesting.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23
Canada Has DUN Flag

Display Of Canada's new 1national
flag on formal occasions and officially
has been made The old flag for Can
adam merchant ships was used for 81
years. but two years ago King George
authorized the use of a new Canadian
coat of arms designed for a quite diff
ferent purpose and this has been ap
propriated for the new ensign The
main feature of the flag is the old
union jack. with q combination OF the
crosses Of ST. Andrew, St George and
St Patrick on which the new coat OF
arms is imposed
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23
CHAPTER vi

When Zen came to herself It was
with a sense Of strange swimming
in her head. Gradually 1t resolved IL
self into q sound of water about he,
head; splashing, fighting water; two
heads In the water; two heads in the
water; 4 lash floating in the water
"Ohl" She was sure she felt wa
ter on her face.
Where am Il"
You're all right-youu be all right
in little while"
But where am I: What has hap
penedfr She tried TO sit up. All
was dark. Where am II" she de-
manded.
Don't be alarmed, Zen think
your name is zen" she heard a mans
voice saying. You've been hurt, but
you'll be all right presently
Then the curtain lifted. You are
Dennison Grant" she said. Il re-
member you now. But what has hap
pened? Why am / herewith your
We'll. SO far. you've been enjoying
about three hours Inconsistencies,
he told her. AT a distance which
seems about a mile from here-al-
though il may be less-is 4 little pond
I've carried water in the sleeve of my
coat-fortunately II is ieather-and
poured it somewhat generously upon
your brow. And at last I've been re
warted by a conscious word.
She tried to sit up, but desisted
when a sudden witch of pain held
her fast.
LET me help you.- he said. gently
1--WE have canped. as you may notice.
on big. fiat rock. | found IL not
far from the scene OF the accident.
so | carried you over TO ii. II is drier
than the earth. and for the forepart
of the night at least. will be warmer
With strong arm about her Shout
ders he drew her into 4 sitting pos
ture.
Her eyes were becoming accustomed
TO the darkness. whats wrong with
NV foot?" she demanded MS boots
or"
I'm afraid you turned your ankle
getting free from your stirrup' ne
explained. Il had to do little surg
cry. could find nothing broken II
win be painful. but I fear there Is
nothing TO do but bear IT,
She reached down and felt her FOOT.
II was neatly bandaged with cloth
very much like that which she had
used to bllndfold Culver. 1t was easy
TO surmise where 1t came from Evi-
IDENTIFY her protector had stopped al
well, are we to stay here perma-
nentIy." she asked. presently.
"Only for the night he told her
III we're lucky, not that long. Search
,arties will be hunting for you, ana
hey will doubtless ride this way. Both
" our horses bolted In the fire
"oh. yes, the drel Tell me what
He hesitated.
.T remember riding into the nre'
he continued, and then next thing J
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23
DENkISON GRANT

SYNOPSIS. - Transley's hay
cutting OUTFIT, after stacking
1000 tons, IL on Its way to tho
big Y.D. ranch headquarters.
Transley 10 q master of men and
circumstances. Hnder. foreman.
fs substantial, but not self-asser-
tive. George Drazk, one Of the
men. is an irresponsible chap who
proposes to every woman he
meets. Transley and Under dine
with YD. and his wife and
daughter Zen. Transley resolves
to marry Zen. Y.D. instructs
Transley TO cut the South Y.D.,
spite o. HI an high water"
and 4 fellow named Landson.
Drazk proposes to Zen and is
neatIy rebuffed. Transley pitches
camp on the South Y.D. and finds
LAndson's outfit cutting hay. Den
nison Grant. Landson's manager.
notifies Transley that he is work
ing under a lease from the legal
owners and warns Transley OF.
All Of which means war. Y.D.
and Zen ride to the South Y.D.
Zen II natural vamp. not yet
naiter-broke and ripe for mating.
I'D. has taken a liking to Trans
lev. Zen holds Transley of and
encourages Linder. Zen enjoys
the prospect of a race between
fransley and Under for her IA
vor. but secretly laughs at both.
She has another and more serious
encounter with Drazk. Y.D. NOW
ing machines are ruined by iron
stakes set in the grass Zen pre-
vents open war with Landson.
Transley halfway proposes and
is turned of. Drazk sets a fire
that attacks the Landson stacks.
The Y.D. OUTFIT hastens to aid the
enemy. Zen rides off alone to
help. The wind changes and the
Y.D. people now have to fight
tho prairie fre- Zen rides into
the river to escape flames. Drazk
tries to abduct her. She browns
him-or thinks she has.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23
Children Cry for "Castoria /"
A Harmless Substitute for Castor Oil, Paegoic Drops
and Soothing STups NO Narcotics!

Motheri Fletcher's Castoria has
been in use for over so years to relieve
babies and children of Constipation.
Flatulency. Wind Collie and Diarrhea !;
allaying Feverishness arising there
from. and. by regulating the Stomach
and Bowels. aids the assimilation Of
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23
Uncle Sans Health Good

lest year On record in the United
States, according to statistics Of the
United States public health service
and leading insurance companies Tu-
bercuIosis, heart disease, apopIexy,
Bright's disease, influenza, pneumonia
and diabetes all showed a substantial
decrease from the year before--Pop-
uIar Science Monthly
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23
CHAPTER V-Continued.

The wind had gone down as the
afternoon waned, and the fire was
working up the valley leisurely when
Zen set out on her return trip. A
couple of miles from the Lint home
stead she met its advance guard. II
was evening now; the sun shone dull
red through the banked clouds of
smoke resting against the mountains
to the west; the flames danced and
flickered, advanced and receded.
sprang up and died down again, along
mile after mile of front. II was q
beautiful thing Is behold, and Zen
drew her horse to a stop on hilltop
to take in the grandeur Of the scene.
Near at hand frolicking flames were
working about the base of the hill.
and far down the valley and over the
foothills the tanks of the fire
stretched like lines of impish infantry
In single file.
Suddenly she heard the sound Of
hoofs, and rider drew up at her
side. She supposed him one OF Trans
ley's men, but could not recall hav-
= ing seem him in the camp. BE sat his
horse with an ease and grace that her
oye was quick to appraise; ne re-
moved his broad felt hat before he
spoke; and he did not call her
'ma'am."
Pardon mel believe I am speak
ing to YD.'s daughter?' he asked. and
before waiting for reply FASTENED TO
introduce himself. my name is Den
nison Grant, foreman on the Landson
ranch"
OH she exclaimed. 81 thought
/ thought you were one of Mr..
Transley's men," Then, with a quick
sense of the barrier between them.
she added, 81 hope you don't think
that THAT we-had anything TO do
with this?" She Indicated the ruined
valley with her hand.
"No more than I had to do with
those towards stakes" he answered
Neither of us understand just now.
but can we take that much for
Kranted?"
There was something about him
that rather appealed to her. 81 think
We can" she said, simply.
For a moment they watched the
kaleidoscope scene below them. ut
may help you to understand" she con-
tlnued, IF l say that l was riding
down to see If l could be of some use
to Mrs Landson when the wind
changed, and l saw I would be more
likely to be needed here"
"And 1t may help you to under
stand" he said. ''if say that as soon
as immediate danger to the Landson
ranch was over rode up to Transley's
camp. Only the cook was there, and
he told me of your having set out TO
help Mrs. Lint, so followed up. For |
tunately the fire had lost its punch; ii |
will probably 60 out through the |
night"
yhe began to realize her peculiar posi-
ton. This man was the rival of
Transley and Llnder In the business
of hay-cutting In the valley. He was
the foreman Of the Landson crowd
Landson, against whom her father
had been voicing something very near
to murder threats not many hours ago.
Had she met him before the fire she
would have spurned and despised him,
but nothing unites the factions OF
man like night against common
elemental enemy. Besides, there was
tho question, How did the fire startl
That was question every Landson
nah would be asking. Grant had been
rras'pus about Il; he had asked her
&c eons,Iy generous about the eni-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23
cuticura Comfort. Baby's skin

When red, rough and itching, by hot
baths of Clticura 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 Cuucura
Toilet NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23

ices Indeed, my work seemed Ike
some great obstacle across my path
way-a burden too big to carry In my
weak physical condition
~But In six weeks time Tanlac
transformed my entire outlook, giving
me what seemed Ike a new set Of
nerves and a brandnew digestive
System Ny appetite became raven
GUS, my nerves steady, my liver action
regular and could sleep sound for
the first time In years- Whenever 1
have the slightest symptoms of uou-
Bile now 1 always resort to Tanlac,
am taking some at present, and It
never fails to smooth things out for
me I certainly have the best Of rea-
Sons for feeling grateful to Tanlac-"
Tanlac Is for sale by all good drug
gists- Accept no substitute Over 40
million bottles sold
Tanlac Vegetable Pills for consd-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23

Hostess-l hope you founu tina
novel interesting. Mr.. Patterson
Guest-Weli. must confess L
wasn't quite so Interesting as the le:
ter someone left In Ii - Q bookmar,
- London HumorisA
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23

Khiva. in the heart Of Asia. is
famous throughout Asia for its melons.
which surpass all others in flavor and
delicacy.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23
Says Horses Talk

Joseph c. Drum. writer of west
en stories. who is 4 graduate Of Bos-
ton college and OF Georgetown univer-
sity, maintains in some of his writings
that horses have form of language
that is not only understood among
themselves. but by good horseman-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23

How much easier il is to forgive sn
enemy we have worsted than one who
has beaten US
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23

Food; giving natural sleep without
opiates. The genuine bears signature Of