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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25
ANNUAL ESSAY
CONTEST OP EMS
FOR STATE FAIR
All Grammar School Stud
ents Are Eligible for
Competition.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 25.-An-
nouncement of an essay contest open
to grammar school students of Arizona
and in which $50 in prizes will be
awarded has been made by j. P.
Dillon, secretary Of the Arizona state
fair commission.
''Why Everyone Should Attend the
State Fair is the title of the contest
which is open to any grammar school
student IA years of age or under
Three prizes will be awarded, $25,
SIS and $40 and competent judges
will be in charge, it was announced.
Any phase of the state fair, which
dis to be held here November to II,
can be covered in the essay, it was
stated The educational value of the
big show, the many amusement fea-
lures, the reasonable admission and
the many benefits to De derived
therefrcnl, all are topics that can be
emphasized in the essay it was un-
nounced.
Secretary Dillon stated that there
are but few rules to be observed
in writing the essay and those are
as follows:
The essay is to be not more than
$50 words, it must be written on
one side of the paper only either
on the typewriter or in ink, and the
essay must be the result of the
youngsters own efforts.
The contest closes October %, it
was announced, and all manuscripts
should be- mailed to Essay Commit
teesn State Fair Commission, Phoenix,
ARIZONA.
Among the topics that can be
described in the essay are the IA
big departments, including cattle,
dairy, swine, sheep, goats, poultry,
boys and girls club work, apairy,
fine arts, domestic art, domestic
science, agriculture and horticulture,
manufacturing, minerals and Indian
Secretary Dillon also emphasized
the "thrillers" at the fair, including
the big gladway with it's many rides
and shows, the grandssand attrac-
tions including circus acts, daylight
fireworks and many other novelties.
Sporting events at this years state
fair, which also can be covered In
s.1e essay will include daily harness
races with the fastest trotters and
PAGERS in the west in action, auto
races and many other contests OF
speed and daring.
This years state fair will be the
most complete in the history of the
state, Secretary Dillon announced.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25
DODGE STOCK
CAR TAKES
SPEED TEST


Emphasizing the running powers of
the Dodge automobile, William Al
berts, local Dodge dealer, yesterday
pointed out that Dodge roadster
walked away with the honors in the
stock car race for four -cylinder cars
at the Atlantic City speedway on
Labor day, with an average speed of
6735 miles an hour over 25-mile
grind.
Five different American makes OF
four cylinder cars were in the race,
Alberts said The machine was en-
tered neither by the Dodge Brothers
factory or by a Dodge dealer, but by
the speedway association which pur-
chased the machine for the purpose
10 days before the race. Earl Vance
was the driver.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25

ing, high headed, spirited horse and
if the average man who has known
great victories were to speak his i'm
nermost thoughts he would tell you
that the supreme pleasures Of life
come in riding the spirited horses
and in sitting straight, high above
the heads of common people en-
throned on speed and strength, on
the back Of q charger whose year
ing, champing, race has carried nisn
on to victories and spoils through the
ages.
This is an old, old fashion this
business of parading on horses, and
man feels his supreme glory when he
sits on his horse and knows that his
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25

stripes are the foundation of suits
for business and professional usage.
TOpcOats Are ROOmy
There's a different story to spin
about topcoats, however. II suits
tend to be duller, topcoats certainly
display gay colors and flaunt strik
ing Weaves. These are all of the
lo~se, box variety,
Dame Rumor has it Cor perhaps.
its "Pa" Rumor, in this case) that
the raglan topcoat is due to make
its imprint upon the chart for, this
fall For the most part, however,
the regular set-in sleeve variety will
predominate. ta
Overcoats follow in the path of
topcoats, in that the heavier gar
ments are also-.Xer roonly. Double
breasteds will continue in the favored
eve Of the public, because of both
their warmth and their trimness.
Single -breasteds will appear with
three buttons set rather far apart.
without fly fronts.
On the other hand this will be an
important adjunct to the Chester
field, bearing the sale notched velvet
collar. This garment will be seen
in blue as well as black.
Colors will be grays, tans and
blacks as in suits. Brown and gray
mixtures, herringbones, tweeds, brush
ed woolens subdued checks and
broken patterns are predicted to be
very popular, too.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25
F air Week Is Real
Display Of Styles
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from the fashion centers, while an
other element of society take as good
excuse and the character of the occa-
sion to dress themselves in spirit
with the rodeo and the races and the
wild western tint which will be in the
atmosphere.
The results are beneficial. They
create a spirit of revelry and a NOV
ing, colorful show about the fair
grounds and on the streets and in
the various public buildings of the
city
While the Fourth of July and
Armistice day, to say nothing of
Christmas and the New Year, are
commemorated with fitting exercises
and celebrations, this country fair
brings out more people to mingle
under one spirit, with one aim, than
any other event on the calendar.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25
A-8t AY W.
Dark CoIors Lead
Where Men Dress
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stripes are the foundation of suits
for business and professional usage.
TOpcOats Are ROOmy
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25

while the motor car has been put
into general use by the staff officers
of the army for business, the time is
not yet, when a general and his
staff lead a great parade, or review,
mounted in motor cars. They ride
horses and the man with the finest
horse is likely to be the finest man.
The conqueror sits a great, pranc-
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25

WEEHAWKEN, N. J.--Beavers in
Palisades Interstate park kept under
mining roads in building their dams,
so forest rangers put up an elaborate
at the scene OF their dep
relations. Returning few days
later, the rangers found the beavers
had disfnantled the straw man and
used his 'Ffonards" to erect new
dam
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25

horse is a fine animal and that the
eyes Of the crowd gaze with admira-
ton upon the high-spirited animal
who is as proud to march in the
parade. as any man in the whole pro-
cession.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25

climb any six or eight selling for
less than $2500 was proved in a re-
cent hill-climbing test at Batavia,
N. Y, according to Reay & Johnson,
local Studebaker dealers. ~
The Studebaker competed against
five makes of cars in three climbing
tests and won every contest. The
tests results from a series of adver-
tisements by Batavia Studebaker
dealer who asserted the Commander
would out-perform any competitive
car and challenged his competitors
to make us prove it"
The tests we're staged on three
tenths-mile course and included a
slow race, a speed climb and carry
ing tests.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25
.Studebaker Claims
Climbing Record OF
Cars in Its Class

Studebaker's claim that the Com
nander, the big-six sedan, will out
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25

mo Breakfast Complete Without
The Dispatch rsAiasN
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25
An Old F fashion For
Parades Is in Vogue

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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25
~
NASH BOASTS
A FINE FOUR J.
WHEEL BRAKE

Owners of the Nash 81 siX-cylinder
models are unanimously enthusiastic
about the Nash two-day mechanical
four wheel braking system, Ben
Cravey, president of the Copper City
Motor company, said yesterday dis
cussing refinements in the Nash
Motor company's products.
The two-way feature, Cravey ex-
planned, means internal expanding
'front.' wheel brakes and external con-
tracing rear, which results in abso-
lutte safety, for the front and rear
brakes compensate each other. They
are unaffected by climatic conditions
or by heat generated on grades. Z
Owners who give their brakes ex-
ceptionally hard usage have found,
Cravey said, that the brakes need but
infrequent adjustments. Women, espe-
.cially, appreciate the ease with which
these brakes bring the car to stop
under slight pressure from the foot
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25
in East Prussia.

in East Prussia.
A tax of IL marks per year has
been imposed on every shingled poll
Girls up to Is years of age are ex-
empt, but married women who have
sacrificed their locks have to pay
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25
TWO TROUSERS
SUI T S

While your garments don't need the nine
lives Of the proverbial cat, the double in
surance afforded by an extra pair Of
trousers certainly is a welcome contribu-
tion to the life Of your wardrobe. Espec-
tally when they're such outstanding values
4hncn kss
Evening star., 1927-11-01

pleasure Of being your guests; de.
lighted, am sure."
Hetty served her guests generously,
and urged them to return for the sec.
ond and third helping. The dinner
was discussed. the flowers, Hetty's
new dress. under cover of discussion
about the climate by the men. But
Hetty was far away, in a dream. Well,
anyway, she knew! He had "pre.
sumed" she was an attendant of the
church. His crossed eyes had deceived
her! He had not been looking at her
after all!
The long afternoon dragged. Mr..
Smlthers again mapped, and the basso
lost himself In the History of Jose.
phine." The alto played two selec-
tions on the organ and late in the aft
ernoon lemonade and delectable nut
cookies, such as only Hetty could
bake, were passed.
Hetty was relieved when breaking.
up time came. 1t had been a strain.
The tenor seemed very distraught and
had made an effort to appear interest
ed In the Simpson family album, but
conversation Jagged. The fire in the
crate seemed to make them all sleepy,
listless. Mr.. Smithers must see to his
stove before meeting time, and his
choir arose with him. They bade their
hostess grateful farewell, assuring
her OF their enjoyment of the dinner.
Mr.. Weatherbee fingered for a mo-
ment, shook her hand, started to leave
and then came back, while the rest of
the party filed through the gate at the
end Of the walk.
"1-would like to walk-walk home
Evening star., 1927-11-01

beautifully Drowned fowl was on
"grandma's" big turkey platter at
the head Of the table; the snowy
mashed potatoes were on one side, the
squash on another. The gravy boat
steamed nearby, fianked with a plate
of delicately Drowned hot biscuit.
Scarlet currant jelly, peaches dotted
with succulent cloves. golden yellow
butter, fruit salad!'
Hetty removed her apron and burst
forth in the full glory of her new
dress to Mrs. Smithers' admiring gaze.
Goodness, Hetty, would never have
known you. You look so much
younger"
Hetty advanced to the parlor door
to summon her guests. Now-she
would know! Had Amos Weatherbee
been looking at her on these past
Sunday mornings? Mr.. Smithers the
minister, acted as master OF cere.
monies.
II presume, Mr.. Weatherbee, as q
newcomer into our city and the fold
of our church, you have not yet met
all our members? May I introduce
you to our hostess-Miss Hetty
Simpson,"
The long .looked.for moment had ar
rived. Hetty felt her hand grasped in
his, she looked upon her guests face.
She blinked and looked again! The
eyes that looked down at her from be.
hind those horn-rimmed spectacles
were unmistakably crossed!
mo" he drawled, II never had that
pleasure. I presume, Miss Simpson,
that you are a regular attendant.
Otherwise, we would not have had the
Evening star., 1927-11-01
THE EVENING STORY

slippers with straps, and scorning the
gauzy silken hose that the clerk dan.
gled before her eyes. she compromised
on a fine pair Of Isle at $1.19.
Etiquette in Philipsburg did not call
for an acknowledgment Of dinner in.
vitations. Betty Simpson had no
doubt as she sat in the Simpson pew
that morning. but that every one Of
her chosen guests would surround her
dinner table at o'clock. The dinner
had been partially cooked before
church and the day before the house
had been completely cleaned, although
already immaculate. At the close, of
the benediction, Betty hurried out.
The tenor seemed to be looking at her
as she glanced in his direction. Mrs.
Miller had said he was a good eater
and enjoyed homecooked meals.
The minister and his wife were the
first to arrive and Mrs. Smithers don.
ned a gingham apron and offered her
services to her hostess, while her hus-
band comfortably ensconced himself
before the fireplace and prepared for
a predinner nap. Hetty was on her
knees before the oven basting the
chicken the last time, when the guest
of honor, the last to arrive, rang the
dosrbell-and Mrs. Smithers admitted
him.
At last everything was ready. The
Evening star., 1927-11-01

TX YE VIII now join In singing
H\A/ hymn No. 5s--5s-'win
NV There Be Any Stars in
V My Crown? Hymn No.
5S."
There was the usual rustic Of NOV.
ing bodies, the troublesome cough of
Deacon Lightbody. Hetty Simpson
rose with the congregation at the up.
ward move Of the minister's hymnal.
She knew the hymn perfectly. She
had sung 1t for 35 years, since Sunday
school days, so she looked straight
over the top Of her book at the choir,
and this morning, as for the last five
Sunday mornings, the new tenor was
seemingly returning her gaze. He
was tall. angular, middle aged with
a pronounced bald spot over which
he combed his thinning hair from a
part just over his ear. His nose was
long and his eyes incased in horn-rim.
med spectacles. If the spectacles were
did seem that he was gazing upon
her intently where she stood in the
old Simpson pew.
Romance had passed Hetty by. But
today she was surrounded by rosy
glow. To be sure she knew very little
of Mr.. Amos Weatherbee. She had
found his name OH the church bulletin
advising members of the Methodist
Church of Phillipsburg that he would
supplant Josiah Jordan, tenor, who
was i'll. Mr.. Weatherbee had come
to Phillipsburg to take a position in
the knitting mills. He boarded and
roomed" at Mrs. Miller's and she had
told the aid that he wasn't married.
ironed his shirts. Also that he certain.
ly did enjoy homemade meals and was
a good eater, very neat and prompt
with his board money. That was all
Hetty knew except that every Sunday
morning he gaZed down upon her in.
tently from the choir loft. Hetty was
a lonesome woman. Mr.. Weatherbee
had not as yet been presented to all
the church members, as the annual
bazaar had not taken place.
That evening, alone with Melba, the
bird, and Rosamonda the cat, Hetty
made a very startling decision and
before she could lose courage she
wrote each member Of the choir to-
gether with the minister and his good
wife, asking them to have dinner
with her the following Sunday. Mr..
Henry Hart, basso, was told to bring
Mrs. Hart; then there was Martha
Layle, soprano, who worked in the
post office; Mrs. Jennie Mclaughlin,
alto, widow, and the new tenor, Mr..
Weatherbee. Now she would know
she must know If out of the hundred
members of the church she, Hetty
Simpson, had attracted his attention.
On the following Friday. Hetty went
to Wakefield, the county seat, and the
items on her shopping list would have
made the good ladies' of the aid gasp
with astonishment. She even ordered
flowers for her dinner table, to be sent
up on the o'clock train on Saturday
night in care Of Bennie Brown, who
was her neighbor in Phillipsburg.
She fingered for a moment before
the Wakefield Emporium, whose win
dow displayed some dresses. One in
particular, soft black and white silk
with cuffs and collar of ecru lace,
caught her attention. There was still
an hour before train time and she
went in and asked the price Of the
black and white dress. Then it was
slipped over her shoulders and she
viewed herself in the mirror.
Every chick-very girlish, Madame"
enthused the clerk. You look 10
years younger!" and before she left
the store Betty had bought a pair of
Evening star., 1927-11-01
CONSTIPATION CAUSES UGLY SKINS
Get prompt, safe relief with
Kellogg's ALL-BRAN

Pimples, blotches, circles under
the eyes-are all outward signs of
the inward havoc this scourge
plays. Constipation saps strength,
wrecks health and causes many
serious diseases. Guard against it.
Do not let it drag you down to
suffering and pain.
Kellogg's ALL-BRAN is guaran-
teed to relieve constipation safely
and promptly. Eat two tablespoon
fuls daily--in chronic cases, with
every meal. Kenogg's is 1000
bran-1O0@o effective! That's why
doctors recommend it,
Evening star., 1927-11-01

with you from prayer meeting, Miss
Simpson-on Thursday night--if you
are not already-engaged. That is-if
you are agreeable--to having com.
pany," he almost suffered. You see,
I am very lonely-and I certainly
would enjoy the pleasure"
And when Hetty Simpson, Phillips.
burg's "old maid,' closed the door Of
Evening star., 1927-11-01

Delicious with milk or cream
and add fruits or honey for an
extra treat. Mix it with other
cereals, with soups. Try the rec
ipes on every package. Made by
Kellogg in Battle Creek. Served at
hotels, restaurants. Sold by all
grocers. Comes ready to eat.
Evening star., 1927-11-01

the old white house, she knew-what
she had wanted to know. She had
won the admiration of the new tenor
of the Methodist Church,
iCopyright. 1927.1
(The End.)
Evening star., 1927-11-01

Bogota, Colombia, has a real estate
hoouo
Evening star., 1927-11-01

below together with ten cents to cover
mailing costs we will send you samples of
Sanka and the same blend from which the
cafein has not been removed. The samples
will be marked simply ''A' and ''B." Try
them both and see if you can tell the
difference. Later we will send you letter
telling you which is which.
If you want to make a quicker trial of
Sanka, 60 to your grocer's or deicatessen
today and purchase can. The pleasure
your family will get from Sanka will be
just as real as from any other coffee and
beneficial as well. But make this interest
ing test-send for your samples TODAY.
Evening star., 1927-11-01

You can't tell the difference
Make this simple test
So skilfully is the cafein removed from
Sanka that you cannot tell the difference
in taste or aroma between Sanka and the
same fine blend from which the cafein
has not been removed. We want YOU to
make the test at home yourself:
If you will fill in and mail the coupon
Evening star., 1927-11-01
What Hetty Wanted to Know.

~ r YE will now Join in singing
- n hymn No. 5S--5S-'Win
NV There Be Any Stars in
My Crown? Hymn No.
Evening star., 1927-11-01

0OSN '
BOOM.
Evening star., 1927-11-01

o--@e'@'1e1117 PS0P1Co0PP0oC
that it is the cafein in coffee that furnishes
the tonic, bracing effect that follows cup
OF hot coffee. But countless tests prove
that two or three hours elapse before the
cafein takes effect. The invigorating SEN
sation comes from the warmth that the
hot liquid supplies to the body. Sanka
gives you this same invigorating sensation
minus the excess stimulation which sus>
ceptible people get from the cafein.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-27
STOCK MARKET
REACTIONARY
Renewed Attack Against Oil
Shares in Last Hour Starts
Selling Movement

New York, Aug. -tRD-Stock
prices turned rcactlonary today after
an opening period Of strength in
which several of the pivotal indus
trials including General Motors, Cen
cral Electric and U. S. Steel COM
mon, attained record high prices. A
renewed selling attack against the
oil shares in the last hour, which
sent Pan American issues to their
lowest levels since 1924, started the
selling movement.
Buying Of the General Motors "Old"
and new issues was stimulated for
h time by the publication of news
paper interview with John j. Raskob,
chairman of the finance committee,
who predicted the continuation of
good business and a turn for the bet
ter in the motor industry.
The old stock sold above 220 and
the new as high as 1851 before real
izing sales cut down their gains.
In the railroad list break of nine
points in Delaware & Hudson was the
chief development. Publication of
relatively poor July earnings state
ments by the Atchison, Baltimore &
Ohio and Pennsylvania railroad had
depressing effect on specializing in
the railroad group. Outside of the
oil shares, selling pressure in the in
dustrial group was most effective
against some of the high priced spe-
cialties, Baldwin Locomotive and
Houston being the first to yield.
Pierce Arrow common sank to a new
low. The closing was heavy. Total
sales Appropriated 100000 shares.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-27
WHEAT TURNS WEAK ON
MINNEAPOLIS MARKET

Minneapolis, Aug. 27.-<P)--Wheat
turned weak late in today's session
after a brave upward start on higher
cables, good export sales Of wheat
and marked improvement in flour de-
mand. On one cent early advance.
profit taking developed because of
uncertainty over the weekend.
Oats finished firm after advanc ing
y cent early. Rye futures were
strong early and closed firm al
though reacting with wheat. Barley
futures were slow and draggy early,
but closed firm. September flaxseed
lost =. cents on hedrging pressure
and a dull pit demand.
Cash wheat demand was good for a
Saturday and large offerings were
well cleaned up, only the damp low
protein quality ruling quiet and drag
gy. There was a strong demand for
protein above 13 per cent, with, pre-
miums firm to strong.
Winter wheat was steady.
Durum was steady.
Demand for corn was quictcr, but
the trading basis in the main was un-
changed.
Oats were in fair to good demand
and steady.
Rye was firm to one cent higher.
Barley was lag cents lower, range
was 66W78 cents.
Flaxseed was in fair to good de-
mand, and trading basis was un-
chaiged.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-27
Livestock Review

South st. Paul. Aug. 27.-tEp-(U.
S. ID. of A.)-The general trade on
desirable cattle has continued in
healthy condition during the past
week and new high price records both
on dry feds and grass fat steers have
been established. A part load of
strictly choice long yearing steers
sold at 1875, with several loads of
fed steers and ycarlings this week at
12.OOMl3.5O, less finished kinds down
ward to 1850 or below. Best grass
steers consisted of string of 1,34O
pound Canadians that brought Ills
or the highest price paid for strictly
grassers since 1920. Numerous loads
of grassers cleared from 900 to
1850 less useful kinds downward to
500 and below.
Sales of desirable grass fat cows
and heifers were made at 7.5OM8.6O,
the latter price being paid for about
100 spayed heifers averaging around
$50 pounds. Bulk of the ordinary
grass cows sold At 5.5O@6.5O, hcifers
6.5OM7.75. Cutters and low cutters
sold from 4.25@5.O0 or better, medi-
UNI grade bulls closing at 6.OOM6.5O.
Vealcrs finished at 1900 largely,
compared with 1925 last Friday.
Stock cattle have moved without
difficulty with spots strong to high
err for the week. Stock cows and heif-
ers bulked at 5.O0@7.OO, stocker and
feeder steers 6.5OM8.O0. with fleshy
range offerings at 8.50@9.O0.
Light hogs are weak to 10 cents
lower for the week, butchers and
sows unevenly 25M6O cents higher,
pigs $50 lower. Light hogs finished
at 1O.25@1O.40. medium and heavy
butchers mostly 8.75@1O.25; bulk
sows 500; pigs 900.
Lamb prices have been marked
down 80 cents to mostly 100 during
the week. sheep around so cents. Bulk
of the fat lambs closed at 1l.75M
1915. culls mostly $50; fat ewes 400
@6.OO; culls down to $50 or below.