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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-09

months The barber asked if he would
have a hairstonic, a facial massage, an
egg shampoo, a hair cut, and by the
time this QUESTIONABLE was. answered
he was nearly half an hour late at the
Coliseum, where the wedding was to
occur.
The orchestra had played the wed
ding march three times and was just
starting on the fourth.
They had intended having a quiet
Tedding. With only eight grests. in
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-09

ltheatregoers of this city will be the
engagement of the widely heralded
lcomedy hit, "LightRin" which John
Golden will send to the Grand thea
tre here tonight.
1t is safe to say that no play
that has come this way in the past
several years will bring out lllf
lovers of good acting in such num-
ibers as "Lightnin" is sure to do,
for it comes here direct from it's
Highly successful engagement of 1S
weeks at the Capitol theatre in San
Francisco, with the reputation Of
being the most smashing success
in the history of the American the
alter.
"Lightnin'' ran for three years at
the Gaiety theater in New York,
rolling up total of 1891 consecu-
tive performances, and previous to
the Boston run concluded a sensa-
ltional engagement of moreA than 600
performances at the Blackstone in
Chicago. Written by Winchel Smith
and Frank Bacon. Lightning is
described as clean and wholesome
American comedy in a prologue and
three acts, with us scenes Idlu ~
Ia logging camp and a little hotel
situated on the state line between
California and Nevada. The Nevada
portion is filled with women guests
who are establishing a legal resi-
tdence for the purpose of obtaining
a Reno divorce. The hotel is owned
Iby Lightnin' Bill Jones and his wife.
He is called Lightnin because he is
the antithesis of speed. Swiftness,
lazy, and a bibulous old fraud, Light
min runs errands about the place
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der as to which was the better man,
but the bishops interviewed and quiet
was restored.
Miss Dolly Chapman never. looked
lovelier. She was dressed in a chiffon
creation trimmed with priceless tulle
with sequins, whatever they are. AL
eXander j. PoindeXter always a hand
some man, never looked handsomer>
with his recent shave, etc. He was al
most godlike, but not quite.
A gong rang and the happy pair
took their places.
DO you take each other for your
welded wife and husband respective
ly?" inquired the bishops, looking at
their watches.
"Hold I" cried the bride, turning
ghastly pale. Where are the we'd
ding bells? Why are they mute?"
" Zounds!'' calculated Alexander
hoagsely. Somebody has played me
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forced reorganization of the three
railroads.
In today's hearings Gustavus A.
Rogers, one of the plaintiffs. counsel,
added to the general conspiracy
charge the allegation that the Den
yer not only had assets enough in
it's treasury TO meet the interest
payment, but also had an equity
in the Utah Fuel company which
would have been more than ample
to pay the interest The last wit
ness called by the plaintiffs is ex-
pected to be e. I. Jeffreys, former
president Of the Denver and Rio
Grande, and one of the defendants
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-09
THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING WEDDING BELLS
AN ALEXANDER J. POINDEXTER STORY ILLUSTRATED
BY John T. McCutcheon.

cluding the relatives, bridesmaids,
friends Of the family, old servitors,
and caterers, ETC., but so many Of
Alexander's big customers in the ra-
dunn trade wanted invitations that
the number of guests arose from the
original eight to nearly 5000.
Consequently, atfthe last moment It
was necessary to change the weddin
from the church to the Coliseum
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p l a n a tion n was
called for.
+" Well, at first it
might not seem as
though you were
M a + r i e d." h e
agreed, " but after
a few years you
would feel married
cen though there
were no wedding
bells. However, to
avoid an argument
we'll have them.
My slogan is to
give you every
thing within rea-
SON
h Al 49, Il
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THE HIGH-POWER FUEL

Banana constitutes chief carbohydrate food
the principal food of enormous numbers of peo-
in parts of the tropics thus taking the place
tubers, wheat barley and
in the relations of the temperate
Banana is therefore to be considered not as lux
very staple in the food supply of
the world From this point OF view it deserves much
higher consideration than it hitherto been accorded
The Banana is only higher-power fuel for
the body but is also rich in the desirable salts The
onion considered valuable food adjunct
because of it mineral salts. The Banana is more
valuable.
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Z" H a v e MT you
any number rs? ?
asked t h e impa-
tient bridegroom.
4" Q, yes, W e
have a large line
of those
" Send 'em up.p
Alexander handed
him a card with
the address of the
church. He then
explained that the
bells were to be
sent to that ad-
dress.
=" I'm glad you
gave me the ad-
dress" said t h e
President; +" other
wise | might have
sent them to the
wrong place"
I h e y S h 0 0 k
h a n d s cordially,
nnf1 lawa 1ay1n,. ~.
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The guests were
all a S S EN- b | e d
w h e n Alexander
arrived. The three
bishops who were
to Z erf or m the
ceremony were at
the ringside, and
also Alexander's
best man. There
was a little argu-
ment between the
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p h ers. believed
economy w a s a
virtue, and in that
respect he was the
most virtuous of
all well to do men,
except professional
economists.
1t was to be a
quiet wedding. The
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What size do you want?"

"What size do you want?" asked
the President of the store.
Any sizel exclaimed Alexander,
not to be outdone.
Well, we're out of that size,'
sighed the President, but we can give
you some of the number 3's. The wed-
ding will be Just as legal with those. :"
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CHAPTER xXMDCI.

The wedding was set for the day
before Xmas, SO they could celebrate
their wedding and Christmas at the
same time, thus saving expense.
Alexander j. Poindexter, although a
man whose wealth ran into nine ci-
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-09
GALES ASKS MEXICANS
TO ASSIST MCOMNnN WEAI., =,

TUCSON, Jan. S.--An appeal to all
Mexican people to lay aside personal
rancOr, to cease self-seeking political
conflicts, and to 'fix their thoughts
on the common veal" is the content
of the New Years message of Pres
ident Plutaroc Elias Gales, made
public through dispatches received by
the Mexican consul here today. In
his message to the Mexican people
Gales asserts Mexico's nationalistic
tendencies are not based on animus
toward foreigners but "are prompted
by desire to help the nation"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-09

per cent and barley malt IS per
cent; while corn shipments were Off
Sc per cent; bacon, off A per cent;
potatoes, off S3 per cent; prunes,
off As per cent; and hides and skins
off SO per cent.
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SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.

Alexander j. Poindexter falls in love with
5eautiful Dolly Chapman and is matrimonial
" inclined.
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false There's a conspiracy to nullify
this wedding. Where are those we'd
ding bells?"
Maybe they were delivered at the
church." suggested a bystander.
" This wedding cannot proceed with
out the wedding bells, announced the
bride, and then tainted on the floor.
Instantly there was pandemonium!
Outside the newsboys were already
shouting extras.
This is going to spoil my Christ
mas!" confded the unhappy brids
groom as he staggered to the street.
RIO be eantinnAd.l
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planned that he and his bride were
going to Miami on their bridal tour,
and in proof of this statement he
proudly showed his railway tickets
He then le9ped into his superb town
car.
]" To the barber shop! . he ordered
II must get shaved before the we'd
ding"
CHAPTER LLDCI.
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samuel c. Prescott

Professor of Industrial NIicrObiOIOgy,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Seward daily gateway., 1926-01-06

Prohibition Commessioner Haynes under the new regime will retain his office but is to be stripped of ali powers. They must be grooming him for. the vice presidency.-Life.
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The New York man who had his money in bass drum was epidently believer in sound banking.-South- ern Lumbermen.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-01-06

Jack Dempsey offered no resistance when burglars entered him home but he could not be expected to fight with no gate receipts in sight.-Ex.
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It is said the radio is still in it's infancy. Which accounts for some , of the squalling we hear.
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As we understand it, Andrews is
 anxious to spill more liquor and less beans.-Exchange
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The best gymnasium for girl is the family kitchen.
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The upshot of the latest prohibi- tion drive will be in liquor prices Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.
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It is getting so in Chicago a mur- derer is insane unless the pleads in- sanity.-Southern Lumberman.
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The trouble with a frank debt talk is that the franc is too weak to talk much. Wall Street Journal.
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During the war Henry Ford was a pacifist and since he got the fleet he is scrapper.-Shoe and Leather Re porter.
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Not even pensin is so helpful to di. gestion as a clear conscience.
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Nothing will change back luck to good luck like going to work.
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It is no trouble at all to invent ex. cuses for doing things you know you should not.
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If some men told all they knew it would hardly pay. them to open their
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If you do not believe talk is cheap look at a preachers salary.
One of the surest ways for candi- date to be defeated is to tell the truth.

Fools are occasionally very smart, while the wise now and then are very foolish.
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Starr Dance Saturday night.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

self and said:
 Were you thinking of joining the expedition, Miss Dean, or are you go- ing 10 Europe as planned?"
 Just at present it looks as though were going to do neither. However, you know, woman sometimes changes her mind"
 I left him and followed Joan into the house, where she had followed her brother when he turned away.
 When 1 reached the door 1 turned and said distinctly: The whole trouble with John is that you and all the other sycophants about him have completely robbed him of his assur. ance so that he is completely de- pendent upon all of you. Whether or not this has been done drought dis interested motives, remains to be seen.
 'I only know this, that his sister told me this very afternoon that while she realized this, she seemed powerless to remove the shackles.
 However, I shall forgive you for what you have said to me if you can help make John Meredith keep on forgetting himself and build up his courage to a point where he will be strong enough in the future to over come any false and silly idea of self consciousness and take standing any annoyance or real hurt that might come to him."
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 Tomorrow-What Jerry Thought
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
Madge's Process of Tanning Her
 Husband Goes On

husluiu poNo oh
 Dickey's voice as he told his niece that because I was so busy he prob ably would have to ask her to pre- pare his favorite fruit juice beverage each night, held the same elusive wistful Iote which l had heard few minutes earlier when he had said that 1t was too much 10 ask of great historical authority"
 Suddenly l realized that my prep aration of this drink. from which he slipped during the hours when he read in bed at night, meant far more to Dicky than his enjoyment of the beverage. I had done it for so long, 1t had been nightly rite with me for many summers. It had become to him a sort of symbol of my devo- ton to him. If 1 turned it over to other hands, the act would have al- most the significance of my Ceasing to care anything for his welfare.
 I had resolved firmly that l would follow iLllian's wise advice to strip myself of all domestic details in order to leave myself free for the work I had contracted to do for Philip Teritzen. But with the com prehension which had come to me of my husbands probable interpre- tation Of this omission, l found that it was impossible for me to adhere strictly to my rule. Unless some emergency came up, l very easily could keep up the custom which, it pleased my vanity 10 find, meant so much to my husband.
 Don't be frightened, Mary" ] said, laughingly. Your duties won't be very arduous. This is my particular pet job, and I don't ex- pect 10 give it up 10 anybody unless I am sick or called away from home by some emergency. Then I should be very glad 10 have you take my place"
 But He Spoke Only Two Words"
 Into Dicky's eyes came a joyous Sleam which went far to atone for some of the temperamental vagaries with which I have had to contend during tn last year. But he spoke only two words, looking steadily at me as he did so.
 Thank you" he said, then he picked up the pitcher into which l had just decanted the ginger ale, and placed it upon the tray which already held a glass, a plate of crackers and serviette.
 So long, Mary"" he quoted mas ally. "I'll leave you to your hot
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
Quicksands of Love
 Adele Garrisons New Phase of
 -Repelations Of c M-

milk. or all the drinks that ever were invented, that's the absolute limit of commonplaceness. But it's probably good for your tummy, also your nerves"
 He went into his own room, clos ing the door after him. and Mary looked at me with the comprehend ing, half patronl2ing look which one woman gives another when one Of their men relatives voices some opin- ion contrary to their own. l bit my lips to keep back a laugh, for the glance was so absurd in a girl of her years. She might have been Dicky's mother from the look upon her fac2.
 Madgc Divulges the Secret.
 Isn't he delicious?" she asked, and again l heroically repressed a smile,
 He is all of that" assented, and then seeing that she had drained her glass, turned back the covers of my bed.
 Better hop in" l said. and in an- other ten seconds, she had kicked off her lppers, thrown over the nearest chair the kimono which cov- cred her pajamas, and dived into bed. where she Immediately assumed a sitting posture, pillows tucked be- hind her, and coyerlet drawn warmly around her.
 You promised 10 tell me your theory of that person who tried to get into my room tonight" she re- minded me.
 I had regretted that promise number of times in the few minutes since l had made it. but I knew that evasion would only whet Mary's curiosity. so I told her Of the mys- terious woman on the fourth floor who appeared to be so curious con- corning us.
 "You mustn't speak of 1t to your uncle" I said, flor he might want to have the woman sent away. and I am sure she is harmless old thing, who has lived alone so long that her only diversion Is curiosity concern her neighbors."
 Mary did not reply directly to my little speech, but when I had gotten into bed beside her, she leaned over and kissed me impulsively.
 "Auntie Madge, I think you're the sweetest woman in the whole world" she said earnestly and I went to sleep with a warm little glow at my heart.
 Copyright. 1926. Newspaper
 Feature Syndicate, Inc.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

once, since the sight of Myra and her rouge or lipstick.
 Well, let me tell it, and you check me up." Toddy said.
 You went downstairs late at night to get your vanity box that you had left in the studio"
 How did you know that!'
 "All right, l know" and he nod. ded his head in satisfaction. Well. then, when you went in the room, you saw-Mrs. Heath-dead-"
 "Oh, no, mol" and Bunny covered her eyes with her hands.
 "Yes, dead-and the candles burn- ing
 You're all wrong, Mir. Buck. I saw nothing of the sort. IT didn't go down"
 Then, when did you see those feet of Mrs. Heath?"
 1T didn't see them at all. I al- most felt as if 1 had seen them, be- cause I heard them described so often"
 "Oh tut, tut! Let up on the Fairy Tales. Now, little Miss Moore, I'm ready 10 help you, my good aunt here. is ready also, but we cant do it unless you are frank and truthful with us"
 You see, my dear" Mrs. Prentiss spoke gravely, T al certain you knew of Mrs. Heath's death before Carter told you. That Is why you were crying when the woman cams to your room."
 Gro Be Continued)-
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

The first frocks of fall indicate a return to pre-war elegance, this quality, so long absent from tho mode, made its appearance early last spring, many of the then smartest models being frankly feminine and elaborate in charac- ter. The autumn mode lays even greater emphasis on decorative ef- fleets, stressing the use of orna- mental trimmings in combination with one or more contrasting ma terials.
 Such is the case of the afternoon frock sketched today. This is one-piece model of vine colored faille combined with the same silk in a salmon pink shade. This latter color is used for the sleeves and for the ends of the bow tie. These features are made even more dec orative by embroidery in red and gold interspersed with tiny gold beads.
 Other desirable notes are tho box plcats on the front of tho skirt, the pleats at the hips to in- sure a slightly bloused back, and becoming V-shaped neck line fin- ished with a soft tie.
 The hat is a small black velvet shape trimmed with band of sal- mon pink gross grain.
 The sleeves of this wine colored afternoon frock are salmon pink faille embroidered in red and gold.
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New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

he.
 Use your eyes" returned Reddy. There 1t is right down there.'
 Jimmy winked and blinked and stared, but still he couldn't see any thing, and he said so. T don't see a thing" said he, but sand"
 You come around here; stand beside me" said Reddy. Jimmy did. Now" continued Reddy, you look right down there on the sand. Don't you see that queer, long thing with whole bunch of feel CTS at one end, and that is broad and pointed at the other end?"
 Jimmy winked and blinked again. Then suddenly he saw 1t. It was very much the color Of the sand, and that was why he had not seen it at first. T see it." he cried. What do you suppose it is?" That's what I want to know" replied Reddy.
 Do you suppose it is alive" Jimmy asked.
  piled Reddy, but I'm going to find out"
 How are you going to find out?" demanded Jimmy.
 I'm going to roll this little stone in there and see what happens" replied Reddy.
 That's a good idea" said Jim my.
 So Reddy rolled the stone until it fell into the little pool with splash, almost on the queer thing at the bottom. And then a very strange thing happened. Yes, sir, very strange thing happened. All the water in that little pool turned black, It was for all the world as if some one had emptied bottle of ink in there. They couldn't see the bottom at all. That strange thing they had been looking at had because the water had turned black, and Reddy and Jimmy could no longer see through il. They had often seen q fish on muddy bot tom stir up a cloud of mud, but this wasn't mud. No, sir. this wasn't mud The bottom of this little pool was pure sand. There was no mud in if. Reddy stared at Jimmy, and Jimmy stared al Reddy.
 What do you know about that?" said Jimmy slowly.
 "I don't know anything about it." rvtortcd Teddy. Why don't you ask sensible questions''
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New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
Your Health How to Keep It.
 Causes of Illness

This Is the second of series of articles by Dr. Fishbein on "The Patient at Home" The third will be i"Changing the Bed Clothes"
 BY DR. MORRIS FIsHBEIN Editor Journal of the Magazine Medical Association and of Hygeia the Health Magazine
 The invalid in hospital is de- posted on a bed which has been carefully designed by hospital en- gineers for hospital purposes. It is narrow so one may pass easily on each side of it and may reach the patient wit out too much diff culty.
 | The springs are sufficiently tight 10 prevent sagging: the castors are large so that the bed may be easily moved with the patient in it: either end may be raised, since in some diseases it is necessary to have either the head or the feet elevated.
 Gives Experiences In the magazine published for the hospital orderlies of the United States navy. one of the boys tells of his first experiences in the service. Among the earliest of his duties was the making up of a bed for an in- valid. It was much the kind of bed that any man succeeds in making up without facilities or adequate in- struction. However, he received an excellent demonstration from the physician in charge of the ward and the suggestions are so practical that many housewives might give them attention.
 Have everything at hand before you begin" he says. "and see that the room is sufficiently warm to pre- vent chilling of the patient Do not Leat up the pillows on the patients bed while he Is in it. and never lean on a bed, jerk or touch 1t unneces- sarily while it is occupied. "Presuning that the bed is being prepared for the first time. place all the linen at the head of the bed. A rubber sheet is placed over the ma, trcss at .e portion which is likely to become soiled. If the patient is going to be bathed in bed. it may be necessary to have a rubbed sheet covering the entire mattress.
 Leave Margin
 "Take a sheet and spread 1t over the mattress with about foot mar gin at the head, smooth 1t out and tuck the margin and sides under the mattress; place another sheet on the bed with the foot of margin at the opposite end.
 "If an extra sheet Is to be used. it Is folded lengthwise and placed around the middle, at the point where tho patients bnttocks rest. This is especially desirable If the pa tient is going to be in bed for a long time.
 After smoothing out the top sheet, a blanket is placed on the bed and tucked fin at the foot and on the sides, and then the counterpane or bcdspread is placed on top and the end turned back and folded under the mattress. like the flap on an envelope. Such a bed makes a neat appearance and Is extremely com fortable for the patient
 "Tho hospital beds are prepared so that the patient may recline flat or sit partially or completely with rest for the back and head. Such rests are now made by surgical sup ply houses for adoption to any bed. . They afford vast amount of com fort 10 an invalid.'
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

All these Rcddy had seen in the water. So il was that he never passed tide pool without ap- preaching it softly and looking into it to sec if he could find something new there.
 As Reddy is much quicker than Jimmy Skunk in all his movements, he usually was some little distance ahead of Jimmy. So if was that Rcddy was the first 10 reach cer- tain pool which the outgoing tide had left. When Jimmy Skunk came up with him. Reddy was staring down at the bottom of that pool. ami there was a funny look on his face. "M hat are you looking at?' a kcd Jimmy.
 You tell me" replied Rcddy.
 Jimmy came to the edge of the lie pool and in his turn stared .ayWn. 'I iont see anything" said