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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-31
WORK Of CLEARING
Up AF TER BLIZZARD
IS WELL UNDER WAY
Storms-swept Sections of North
west Begin Task Of Restoring
Communications
WISCONSIN, HARD HIT
Three Thousand Poles Down in
That State; Hundreds Gone
in Southern Minnesota

ST. PAUL, March 31.-Work OF
clearing the highways and restor-
ing communication as a result Of
Friday and Saturdays blizzard in
the northwest is we'll under way
In Wisconsin it is estimated that
5000 poles are down, with hun
dreds down in southern Minnesota.
The storm developed in the
Rocky Mountain region, moving
eastward slowly, gaining momen-
tum. 1t assumed alarming proper
tons when it struck Oklahoma,
Kansas and Texas. Two hundred
homes were wrecked in Shawnee,
Okla, and numerous smaller towns
suffered.
Chicago was engulfed in the de-
luge of rain. Lightning played
about the tall buildings. A flag
pole on the Steger Building in the
heart of the business district, was
shattered by bolt that came hurt.
ling to the street.
To the northwest of Chicago the
storm was felt to the Canadian
border. Snow fell over the Dako.
tas, Minnesota and Wisconsin, Iowa
suffering from high winds and
flood.
Kentucky reported severe dam
age. Three villages, Heath, Max
on and LaMotte, were caught in {
tornado, and many homes wrecked
No loss of life was reported. To,
bacco sheds were damaged. The
wind swept the Ohio River anc
drove at so miles an hour into in
diana and Ohio.
A sleet storm wrecked telephone
and telegraph wires. Train sche
ules were shattered. The property
loss in this district win be heavy.
Cold weather prevails in the real
OF the storm. The cold will grad
ualy spread over the country, prob
ably bringing killing frost il
| Southern states.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-31

CHICAGO, March 81. - (By
NEA service)-There's one hold
that can floor Stranger" Eo
lewis, champion wrestler.
And that's the "heartlock."
Miss Bessie McNear, Kansas City
Mo-, beauty, is the second to apply
it successfully.
The first was DR.. Ada Scott Nor
ton, California woman physician,
but he slipped from her hold after
few years of married life, and the
divorce judge separated them.
There was considerable rough
and tumble with romance before
the the second victory Of Cupid VS..
Lewis had been achieved.
Billy Sandow, who is Lewis
manager, had put the champion un-
der agreement, it is said, to stay
out Of the matrimonial ring. No
more love matches, were orders.
while the Stranger" was cham
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-31
MONDAY AFTERNOON MARCH g, 1924
FORMER RESIDENT WAS
BURIED HERE SUNDAY

HHt 4sFEf NEF r. N.#lH M
Funeral Services over the re-
mains of Mrs. Maggie Crogan
Wheeler, who died at her home in
Iron City Saturday afternoon al
1920 O'clock. WOE held from st.
Mary's Catholic church here Sun
day afternoon. at 2:15 o'clock, the
obsequies being conducted by Faith
er Vogel, If Albany. Interment
was in Oa6 Grove cemetery by the
side of her husband, who died three
years ago.
The pallbearers were H. E. AL
len, C. F. Giddings, Julius Schroe-
der, Callie Speer, Oswald Speer
and DIN Speer.
Surviving are eight daughters,
Mrs. Jeff Dabney, of Tampa, Fla.
Mrs. Roscoe Davis, of Meiggs, Ga. ;
Mrs. Nell Burnett, of Fort Screven
luIs. Guy Tetlet, of Roanoke, Va;
Mrs. Henry Chappell, of Sanford,
Fla; Miss Jessie Wheeler, Mrs.
Luca Kirk, of Jacksonville, Fa., and
Mrs. John Hamlin, of Texas. -Four
sons, Ben Wheeler, of Atlanta
Raymond Wheeler, Joe Wheeler, of
Iron City and Alex Wheeler, of
Reading, Pa; also survive, besides
one sister, Miss Mary Crogan, Of
Iron City, Mrs. W. F. Marsh, of
Americas, is a surviving sister-in-
law of Mrs. Wheeler.
Mrs. Wheeler, who was the wild
ow of the late A. A. Wheeler, was
62 years Of age, and was born in
Americas, where she spent her
early girlhood. Following her mar
riage to Mr.. Wheeler, she moved
from Americas As years ago. She
was well known and greatly es-
teemed here, numbering among her
friends some of the oldest residents
Of Americas and Sumter county VIII
regret the passing of this estimable
woman. She was a member of the
Roman Catholic church and was
known widely for many splendid
traits of character.
The funeral services were large
ly attended Sunday afternoon, the
remains arriving from Iron c. y
on the Central of Georgia train,
and being carried direct to the
Catholic church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-31
CHANGE IN LIBRARY
HOURS ANNOUNCED

A change In hours during which
the Carnegie Library will remain
open during the summer months is
announced today by Mrs. Merritt,
Librarian. The new schedule
WHICH becomes effective Tuesday,
provides that the library shall re-
main open between the hours Oh
2:30 and Gao P. NJ. and also be-
tween 1880 and P. NJ. The
change is made because of the
frightening days at this season and
in order to conform more aearly,
If possible, to the desires of library
patrons, it being planned TO give
the maximum service to the pub
lie.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Israel, Mr..
and Mrs. H. 0. Ward and little son,
Owen, Jr, of Americas, Miss Mollio
William Jesse and Floyd Israel,
Misses Ella and Anna Israel were
the spend-the-day guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. D. Israel, at their home in
Smithville Sunday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-31
COUNTY TEACHERS TO
MEET HERE SATURDAY

The regular meeting of the
teachers in Sumter county's rural
schools will be held Saturday
mroning in the office of County
School Superintendent E. w. Du-
pree at 10 O'Clock, it is announced
today. This meeting will bring to-
gether all of the teachers in the
various schools of the county, and
} most interesting program will be
"endered during the session. Prof.
B. L. Bridges, of Plains, will pre-
5ide as president of the association,
and number Of prominent teach
9rs in the system viii have parts
on the program.
The only way to hold your own is
to hold your own tongue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-31
ATTENTION METHODIST

The second quarterly conference
for the Leslie and Mt. Zion charge
will be held at Anthony Chapel,
April 18th. Let US have one hun
bred per cent attendance of official
members. W. c. Lovett P. E.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-31

Important discoveries of prehis
toric human skulls have been re-
ported from the Island Of Jersey
England.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-31

The moon completes its circuit
around the earth in a little more
than 27 days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-31

Most cyclones in North America
follow definite tracks which cove,
southern Canada and northern Unit
ed States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-31

Greek chronology was reckoned
in cycles of four years, correspond
ing with the periodic Olympus
games held on the plain of Olympia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-31

The ton register, or unit of ca
pacity of a ship, was originally the
space Occupied by 100 cubic feet Of
wheat,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-31

The annual cost of fire defense
in Great Britain is about $125,000,
900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-31
JoSey Announces Purpose to
Remain In Business Here

To My Friends and the Public Generally:
Several weeks ago | announced my purpose to close
my stock and retire from business in Americus My
entire stock placed the sacrifice counters every
tcle was priced below prevailing prices Many standard
articles offered and sold below actual wholesale price
with every thought Of replacement value forgotten Hun
dreds of friends who have been Joseys customers during
many years awaited themselves of this opportunity to buy
good goods at LOW PRICES.
Many of these FRIENDS who have been Joseys
toners during years have asked remain in business
offers made for remaining stocks have all been unsas-
factory and have decided yield to their requests Con
scquenty oseys will continue in business here the old
stand The only change will be in the adoption of
business methods. LOW PRICES are rule here volume
will furnish the profits and the satisfaction of serving my
old friends will will be the satisfaction that makes
tnuance in business real pleasure.
| Invite One and All to Come in and Inspect
My New Stocks.
w. j. JOSEY
Phone $50 =" 1913 Lamar Street
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-21
POLICE BRIBERY CHARGED
Chicago District Attorney Says Half
of Force Took Brewery Money.

BIZ Untted Press
CHICAGO, March 21.-Haf Of Chi
cago's policemen were accepting brides
from breweries until Federal authori-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-21

patrolmen now than it had in 1921.
figures showing $50 then, compared
with 249 now. In 1921, the city had
six captains, fourteen heutenants and
twenty-seven sergeants. 1t now has
eight captains, twenty-one Heutenants
and twcnty-siX Sergeants.
Rikhoff points out that the corners
at South and Illinois SITS, New Jersey
and Washington SITS. Alabama and
New York SITS, Alabama St. and Mas
sachusetts Ave, and Vermont and Me-
ridian SITS. should have trafficmen,
but the force is inadequate. The local
traffic force is SO
Increased demands on the depart
ment by enforcement Of the prohibi-
ton laws and by the accident proven
ton bureau also were cited by Rikhoff.
Wise has received a report Of the
Dallas CTexas) police force, showing
that city has ratio of S.5 patrolmen
for every 10000 population. Indian
apolis has 10, but councilmen have
criticised the "topheavy" organization
of superior officers and headquarters
force.
Leonard V. Harrison Of the Cham
Der of Commerce, investigating police
conditions, is making a survey to de
termine the nature Of work done by
each man at headquarters.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-21
WOMAN IMPROVES
AT TER BEING HIT
BY SK|DDING AUTO
Truck SwerveS to Avoid Un-
known PerSon-Driver
Placed Under Arrest,

Mrs. Hattie Baker, 60, Of 1e41 De
Loss ST.. was reported improved to-
day at the city hospital. She SUI
fered conclusion Of the brain and
cuts and bruises when struck by "a
Mason Tire Company truck, driven by
Herman Schuesler, 1915 w. Market
ST., at Meridian and Maryland SITS,
Thursday, police say.
Mrs. Rose Jennings, Sc, of $40 S.
Alabama ST., who was with Mrs.
Baker and was bruised about the
body, was taken home.
According to witnesses, the women
were struck by the rear of the truck
when it skidded as Schuesler threw on
the brakes to avoid striking an I'M
known woman who fell in the path Of
the truck. Schuesler was arrested.
Pharos ]. Overman 80, Of S43 N
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-21

LaSalle ST., is held. Traffic Investi-
gator Jack O'NeaI said he was called
by the principal of a school and told
Kenneth DeFord, Z. of 915 E. ST.
Clair St., was injured in an auto ac-
cident. The boy told O'Neal he was
struck by the Overman auto at Massa-
chusetts Ave. and Bellefontaine ST.,
according to police. After the boys
injuries were treated at a drug store,
Overman took him to the school and
gave details of the accident to school
authorities, who called police after he
left, according to officers.
Earl Guthrie, Al N. Riley Ave. was
arrested after 1t is alleged his auto
struck Clifford Gains, IS, of 247 N.
Gray St. Witnesses said Gains fell
from his bicycle in front of the auto
at Pine and New York SITS. Gains
was injured about the head.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-21
USE SULPHUR TO
HEAL YOUR Skin
Broken Out Skin and Itching
Eczema Helped Over Night.

For unsightly skin eruptions, rash
or blotches on face. neck, arms OF
body, you do not have TO wait for re
lief from torture or embarrassment
declares a noted skin specialist. Apply
little Mentho- Sulphur and improve
ment shows next day.
Because of its germ destroying
properties. nothing has ever been
found to take the place of this
sulphur preparation. The moment
you apply it healing begins. Only
those who have had Unsightly skin
troubles can know the delight this
Nentho-SulphuI brings Even fiery
itching eczema is dried right up.
Get a small jar Of ROwles Mentho
SJ'thur L ON any good druggist md
use it like cold cream.-Advertise
ment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-21
KRULL RITES SATURDAY
Body of Pioneer Candy Manufacturer
to Be Cremated.

Funeral services of Albert Krull,
IA, pioneer candy manufacturer, who
died Thursday, will be held at the
home, 525 E. Eleventh ST., Saturday
at 10 a. m. The body will be Gre
mated.
Mr.. Krull was a native of Ger
many, but came to this country in
1870, living for a while in Cincinnati,
Ohio, before he came to Indianapolis
He formerly was connected with the
Nichols-Krull Candy Company and
recently with Bessire & Co. He was a
member of the Athenaeum
Surviving are the widow and seven
children, Frederick, Walter and Don
aid Krull, Mrs. Garrett De Motto, Mrs.
Percival Brown, Mrs. Theodore Kuhn
and Miss Lorle Krull, all of Indian
apols4
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-21
Quake Survivors in City

Mr.. and Mrs. George Robinson, who
were in the Far East when the Jap
anese earthquake occurred in Sep
TENDER, have returned to Indianapo
lis for a short visit with Mrs. Robin
sons mother, Mrs. Levi D. Stanley,
42S y. Delaware st. RObinson's mer-
chandising business in Yokohoma was
destroyed. He and his wife are plan
ming to return to Japan in June to
re-establish their business.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-21
leadership i'm Colleges

The leadership Of tomorrow is de
veloped in the colleges today" said
the Rev. J. Ambrose Dunkel. pastor
of the Tabernacle Presbyterian
Church, Thursday night at the annual
meeting Of the Butler University Y. NJ
C. A. "A spirit of unselfish helpful
ness must prevail in American col
Ieges or the nation is not secure" he
said
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-21
Special Committee Asked

Henry L. Dithmer, president of the
Chamber of Commerce, has been asked
by the board of directors to appoint s
special committee to work with
Charles F. Coffin, chairman of the
building committee. in the selection
of a new site. The building commit
tee: Coffin, Frank Wampler, J. l. Hol-
comb, Dick Miller, William ]. Mooney
and L. c. Huesmann.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-21

ties drove the breweries out, DistriG
Attorney Olson charged today.
With thugs and gunner running
the breweries, corruption spread until
1t threatened to engulf the entire de-
partment, Olson said Beer was food
ing the city, he said, and many muir
ders Of the past two years were at
tributable to the traffic.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-21
Brennan Of Program

On account Of the death of William
II. Blodgett, it was announced that
Edward T. Brennan will not speak at
the $3.50 Club Democratic meeting to-
night. Brennan is a sonin-law Of Mr..
Blodgett. The meeting Will be at the
Democratic Club. John w. Hoffman
will preside.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-21
CHIEF SAYS ONLY
z POLICE ADDED
IN THREE YEARS
7ikhoff Compares Slight In
crease to Growth of
City.

While Walter W. Wise, city council
president, was receiving additional re-
ports on police forces of other cities
,oday. Chief Herman RikhCff pointed
out that only increase in the local
force in three years was from 512 to
534.
During this time, Rikhoff said, the
city had added four square miles of
territory. increased $4,000 in popula-
ton. established the three platoon
police system, and added thousands
Of automobiles.
The city actually has one less
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-21

Beautiful Floor Lamp
given away with every up
holstered suite sold dur
ing this sale.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-21
Scout Week Opens March 80

Scout Week" will be observed
again this year during spring school
vacation, March 30 to April 5. Under
direction Of F. o. BelZer, scout
executive, and S. P. Norton, assistant
executive, special stunts have been
planned for each day of Tho week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-21

Patton is secretary, is cooperating
with the Kansas City Cooperative
Club, in making the ceremony an
outstanding event. Miss Britt, a
few months ago voted the most
popular girl in Kansas City.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-21
Man Poses rs Tax Collector

Miss Mary Rigg, superintendent of
the American Settlement House. CIT
w. Pearl St, reported to police today
that a man posing as a tax collector
and taken money from several for
eign residents of that section.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-06
TOTO AT CAPITOL

An excellent bill of Keith vaudeville is now ff the Capitol, today and Saturday, The big feature is Tote the famous Hippodrome clown, who is appeaTins with his company Of en- tertaness in splendid offering. Toto has been feature with the llippodlpme shows for quite some time anil just recently started a vaudeville tour where he has been q big sapsation. The other feature on the bill is Harry Hines. the cele- bratcd musical comedy star who had the Capfol audiences in much laugh ter at the shows yesterday. Mr. Hines is q natural comedian and his stories and songs were well liked. Bert and Betty Walton were well re- cciHed with a good dancing novelty: Emmy Barbier and Charles Sills Co. have an excellent skit about making movies Chat was very entertaining: and Ruhini and Rose, two charming girls, ppoved 2 real hit with their violin and accordion numbers. also displaying good singing voices. The photoplRy feature presents Held 10 AnswerF' with an all star cast headed by House Peters.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-06
SEVEN LICENSES SUSPENDED

Seven local men have had their H. Censes to operate motor vehicles suspended by the commissioner Of mo- tor vehicles according 10 notices re- ceived by the local police. They are Bantista Naqua of 211 Hartford ave- nue, Sta nley D. Holcombe of 462 Park street, Benjamin Goldberg of 76 La fayette street, Joseph Farley of 5a East Main street, Arthur A. Suzio of 24 Wallace street, George Machemus. Edward Jennings Of SS2 Chestnut street and William Dobruck of t9s Hartford avenue. The licenses of Ed sward Honeyman Of S4 Tslcott street and Max D. Honeyman of 59 Willow street have been restored.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-06
LYCEUM'S DOUBLE BILL

For once here is a star who is not afraid to have herself surrounded by a company of sterling actors and ac- tres-es. Elaine Hammerstein who is the bright star in Broadway Gold" the new photoplay now being shown at the I.yceum is supported by a large east of players who are stars in their own right kathlyn Williams, Elliott Dexter, Richard Wayne and others have big parts in this picture of the street of the bright lights. The ac- companying feature is The Tie That Binds"
 The cast is composed of players who have great screen regulations, Barbara Bedford, Walter Miller. Ray lnond Hatton, William P. Carleton, Robert Edeson, Julia SNayne Gordon, Marion Svayne and Fife shannon.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-06
Cool News for Aiiing Women.

Much has been said for an against proprittory medicines by the medical prefession. It will interest every woman to know that in a recent coun- try-Hide canvass Of over 121 ,000 pur- chasers Of Lydia F. Pinkham's Veg etablo,compound as to the results re- ceised from It's use, the replies re- ceivedtehowed that riroty-eight out of every one hundred women had been benefred hy its use. Therefore every sickl land ailing woman owes it 10 her self tp give this remarkably success full rensdy q fair trial
New Britain herald., 1924-06-06
FIERCE STORM RAGING
p"akes Also Causing Damage Along
 The Chilean Coast

Buenos Aires, June GA dispatch to La Nacion from Santiago. Chile, says violent storm is sweeping the chilean coast line northward from Valparaiso as far as Africa, and that It IS being accompanied by earth shocks. It is estimated that damare aggregating half million pesos aI- ready has been done in Africa by jn- mutations.
 At Zapalar earth shocks of some intensity were felt, while waves .sweep- ing in from the sea at La Puntjlla washed away dwellings, the inhabj- tants of which, however. were saved.
 Slight earth shocks also were felt at Papudo. A hotel on the shore there was inundated by waves and seriously damaged, Shocks also were felt st Caldera and mountainous waves pounded the shore there. The Chan arsl Mole was destroyed by heavy seas and several lighters were sunk. At last reports heavy storm prevail ed at Antofagasta.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-06
Interesting Sideligh:s On
 True Story Magazine
r.nn R.,a.t in Ftori5a

From pes9ef in Ffou5s
 T had never believed the sirries ~ou publish true. Since reading A Brand Prem the B ming admit hsTe tesa mistaken. Ipss vel sc ca9sintsd with the Mrs. Murph- uhs hsire5 bury the bsbr. Her s,or- gss identical with the rssEs- fin. story"
 fsiTnsa1 P. H, Port T.rr. ciir .Floriss r.cn1 pesdsr fs Lsn1 fsisnd-.
 h the Arrii numbsr q Tru. Storv yead Fate. piavthinEs Ihsd brotner uhs sailed on the Jane Grsr srt hs never came tsct. iwsns.r ~ 1 eoeldnt l.s-n more Of uhst reaily hsspened."
 Signed HissE D.. Lynbr5ss. L L Byuseine the fsets conns-iso 9iith tsis story the reader was able fo iesrn wHs; really hsrpsnsc." And these gre but ts-s ef the many esses drought to oBr stt.-- ten bv persons who are s-scirte strsn- r.fs to us. verifying in every ss'sh tss stories themselves.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-06
DIES ON GOLF LINKS
William F. Lyman. 6, Millionaire Retired Banker of Boston, Passes Away In California.

Santa Barbara, Cal, June 6.-Wil- liam r. Lyman. 65, millionaire retired banker of Boston, died suddenly on the golf links of the Montecito Coun- try club here yesterday while en- gazing in a twosome with d friend. He had been winter resident of Santa Barbara for a number of years.
 Mr. Lyman is survived by his widow, Mrs Helen Beekman Lyman. who IS sister of K. Livingstone Beckman, former governor of Rhode Island; three sisters, Mrs. l.. l.. Lor- illard. Newport. F. l.; Mrs. Amos Tuck French of France and Mrs. Campbell Steward of Goshen, N. Y. Mir. l.yman's death occurred at all most the same spot as that of F. l.. Patterson, Detroit capitalist, who dropped dead on the links six months ago. Mir. Lyman was a graduate of Harvard of the class of 1882. Burial will be here.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-06

TOM MIN AT PALACE

Tom Mix has had some funny eX- periences, automatically speaking. but it remained for his. latest starring vehicle, Ladies 10 Board," which is at he Palace thcater now. 10 furnish he prize thrill. He inherits an old ladies home. Starting Sunday night for four days J. Warren kerrigan, hero of "Thc Covered Wagon" and Anna c. Nilsson, will be seen in "ThunderinS Down."
New Britain herald., 1924-06-06

yHTHEN Tom Atwood asked Helen to be his w wife, she was very happy.
 Tsaa the rich Chester Malvern whispered the sssHe words. Tom was poor She followed her nother's advice and married Chester
 Liss many another girl she abandoned love for luxr~y only to find too late she had made terrible mistake. How was she to know. in her innocence, that luxury and ease can never take the place of love = that happiness can dwell onlv where love abides!
 She tells her story.in True Story Magazine