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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23
A Northldnd Romance
BY
Robert w. Service
Illustrations by IrsVin Myers
WNU Service
STORY FROM THE START

Athol Medium, young Scots
man. starts out to seek his for
tune He arrives al San ran
cisco practically broke and meets
q fellow adyenturer whom he
dues the Prodigal. With Jim
Hubbard they join the gold rush
TO Alaska. On the boat Athol
meets Berna, q young woman
travelling with her grandfather
and hard looking couple named
Winklestein who figure as her
aunt and uncle. Landing al Skag-
way, Athors party at once takes
the trail In a snowslide on the
Chilcoot trail, which Berna and
her companions had taken, hum
oreds OF lives are lost Fearful
for Berna's safety. AthoI hastens
10 the scene. He finds the old
man dead and learns that Berna
is Frustrated. AT Bennett, Berua
comes to Athol, confesses her
love. and begs him to marry her,
70 save her from the harsh fate
she foresees. He is unwilling to
take such a decisive step, and
tells her they must wait Some
days atterward Berna tells Athol
Madam Winklestein plans to sell
her to BLACK Jack" Locasto,
millionaire miner of evil reputa-
ton While realizing how great
ly he loves the girl Medium
nlnches from the idea of i'm
mediate marriage. and they agree
70 wait a year. Reaching the
gold fields, Athol nd his party
n - Ns,s-
camp crowded with idle men.
Athois party decides to stay and
await Developments. Unable to
locate Berna, Athol seeks infor-
nation from Locasto. BLACK
Jack" disclaims knowledge of her
whereabouts, and later, evidently
aware of the rivalry between
them. lures Medium TO a lonely
spot and beats him into uncon-
sciousness.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23
Cat Good Hunting Dog"

Mary Lou is house cat owned by
P. A. Pagitt, of Palestine. Texas. and
Mary Lou is no ordinary cat She is
trained to hunt, and is good re-
triever. The cat accompanied Mr..
Pagitt on trips through the woods.
and soon developed an interest in his
gun and in the game he shot. He shot
Then the cat got the idea and soon
was as keen for a squirrel hunt as
any dog. Now Mr.. Pagitt says h's
would rather take Mary Lou hunting
than any dog he ever owned The
cat also retrieves birds without stop
ping for a lunch of bird meat.-ID-
dianapOlis News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23

up from the house LOcasto rose to
his feet. He was shamed, angered be-
yOnd all expression. Heaving and
painting, he Iurched to his corner, and
in his eyes there was look that BODIED
i'll for his adversary.
Time again. With the lightness of
a panther the Jam-wagOn met LocaSto.
and now his intention seemed to be
to draw his man on rather than TO
avoid him. He had resumed his ser
pentine movements, advancing and re-
treating with shadOw-like Quickness.
feinring, side-stepping.
Then | saw the Jam-wagon edging
up to Locasto. He tented wildly.
then. stepping in closely. he swung a
right and left TO Black Jacks face.
A moment later he was six feet away,
with a bitter smile on his lips.
With a fierce below of rage Lo-
casio charged him. He smashed his
heavy right with all its might for the
others face. but, quick as the culver
of a bOwstring. the Jam-wagon side
stepped and the blow missed Then
the Jam-wagon shifted and brought
mis- left. full weight crash on Locasto's
mouth.
AT that fierce triumphant blow there
was the first dazzling blood CLEAN, and
the crowd screeched with excitement
In a wild whirlwind of fury Locasto
hurled himself Cd the Jam-wagon. his
arms going like windmills. Dodging.
ducking, side-stepping, blocking. the
EnglishmaD fOiled the other at every
turn. ana. just before the round ended.
drove his left into the pit of the big
mans stomach. with a thwack that
reSounded Throughout the building
Once more time was called The
Jam-wagOD was bleeding about the
knuckIes. Several of L0cast0's teeth
had been loosened. and he spat blo1d
frequently. His face was sober now.
strained. anxious. and he seemed 10 be
waiting with menacins eyes TO get in
that vital smash that meant the end
The Jam-wagUn began 10 put more
force into his arms. He drove in a
short-arm Jeff to the stomach. then
brought his right up TO the others
chin. Locaste swung a deadly knock
Out blow al the Jamwagon, which just
grazed his jaw. and the Jam-wagon
retaliated with two lightning rights
and a nervous left all on the big
mans face.
Then he sprang back, for he was
excited now. In and OUT he wove
Once more he landed a hard Jeff on
Locasto's heaving stomach and then.
rushing in. he rained bluw after blow
ON his antagonist They came into a
clinch. but this time the Jam-wagun
brnke away. giving the deadly kidney
blow as they parted. When time was
called both men were painting hard.
bruised and covered with blood.
Round six. Locasto sprang into the
center of the ring His face was hid
eously distigured Only In that bat
tered. hiood-stained mask could | rec
ognize the black eyes cleaning deadly
hatred. Rushing for the Jam-wagon.
he hurled him across the ring. Again
charging. he overbOre him to the floor.
but failed To hold him.
Then in the Jam-wagon there awoke
the ancient spirit of the Berserker.
lie cared no more for punishment. He
was insensible TO pain He was the
sea-nirate again mad with the lust Of
BATTLE. Like 6end be tore himself
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23
Much More Than Half
of People IlIiterate

SiNty-two per cent of the population
of the world, ten years of age and
over, are iIliterate. OF a total pOpu-
lation of 1.363. 100000, the number of
illiterates is S5O.5OO.OO0. These re-
markabl" figures were obtained through
a comprehensive study of illiteracy in
the various countries of the world.
conducted by James F. Abel. specialist
in foreign education. United States
bureau of education. In this work Mr.
Abel was assisted by Norman ]. Bond
statistical assistant.
While only Is countries report an H.
Iiteracy rate of more than 80 per
cent. the population of these countries
is approximately 61S.0O0,OO0 Con-
trasted with this is the total of 1885,
100000 inhabitants of all the AZ coun-
tries reporting less than 80 per cent
illiteracy.
The United States is included in the
group having under 10 per cent of IL
literacy. Porto Rico and the Philip
pine islands. however, have a much
larger percentage. Porto Rico reports
80 per cent, and the Philippines sos
per cent
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23
Cat Horses Guardian
Q 1879 P ca. Inc

S. ]. Holloway, TryeIl county North
Carolina) farmer. has a cat which
serves the combined purpose of stable
hand and watchdog" The cat holds
in its mouth the end of halter while
a big draft horse grazes. When the
horse strays to the edge of the lawn,
the cat draws it away from the road.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23

With one tiger rush LOcastO threw
himself on his man Right and left
he struck with mighty swings that
would have feIled an OK. buf the jam
wagon was too quick for him Twice
he ducked in time 10 avoid furious
blow, and. before LOcastO could re.
cover, he had hoped OUT of reach.
The big mans tist swished through the
empty air He almost Overbalanced
with the force of his effort. hut he
wung round quickly, and there was
he Jan-wagun. cool and watchful,
awaiting his next attack.
LocastO's face grew hendish in its
sinister wrath; he shot forth a foul
Imprecatien. and once more he hurled
himself resistlessly on his foe. This
tine thought my champion must go
down. buf no! With a dexrerity that
seemed marvellous, he lodged ducked
apd side-stepped and once more Lo-
casrO's blows went wide and short.
Not one OF his sledgehammer smashes
reached their mark. and the round
closed without blow having landed
| was al the ringside. AT the be
ginning ] had been in an agony of fear
for the Jam-wagun. But now | took
heart and looked forward with less
anxiety.
Time was called. and Locasto sprang
up. seemingl! quite refreshed by his
rest once more ne plunged after his
man. hui now I ,.oDld SEQ his ruShs.s
were more under control. his smash
ing blows better timed. his fierce jahs
more shrewdly delivered Again I be
gan To Gnake for the Jam-wagon but
he showed wonderful quickness In
his footwork- darling in and out. his
hands swinging al his sides q smile
of mockery on his lips
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23

why don't you strike some one
nearer your own size?" he demanded.
You're brute. a cowardly brute"
Black Jacks face grew dark and
terrible. His eyes glinted sparks of
fire.
See here, EngIishman." be said.
-rhis isn't your scrap. What are you
butting in abOut?"
1T isn't" said the Jam-wagon, and
could see the fame of fight brighten
jOyOusly in him. III isn't, but III soon
make il miner
QUICK as a fash he dealt the other
a blow on the cheek, an open handed
blow that stung a like a whfpIash-
Now, fight me, you coward"
There and then LocaSto seemed
about TO spring on his challenger.
With hands clenched and teeth barred.
he half bent as if for a charge. Then.
suddenly, he Strengthened up.
Ali right" he said softly; "Spftz-
stein, can we have the opera house?"
Yes, | gLess so. We can clear
away the benches"
Then tell the crowd to come along;
we'll give them free show"
think there must have been five
hundred men around that ring. A big
Australian pugilist was umpire Some
one suggested gloves. but Locasto
would not hear of it
sNn - no cold
son OF dog so his mother will never
know him again"
he had become frankly brutal, AID
prepared for the fray exultantly. Botn
men fought in their underclothing.
Stripped down, the Jam-wagon was
seen to be much the smaller man. Dot
only in height. but in breadth and
weight Yet be was a beautiful figure
Of a fighter, clean, well-pOised. free
limbed, with a body that seemed TO
taper from the shoulders down.
LOcasto looked almost too massive.
His muscles bulged out The veins in
his forearms were cOrdlike. His great
chest seemed as broad as a door. His
legs were statuesque in their size and
strength. In that camp of strong men
probably he was the most powerful.
And nowhere in the world coul1
hight have been awaited with greater
ZesL These men, miners. gamblers.
adventures of all kinds. pushed auG
struggled for place great JOY
surged through them al the thought
of the approaching combat Keen
eyed. hard-breathing. a-thrill with ex-
pectatinn. the crowd packed closer
and closer.
AS the two men stood up II was like
the 1.-THE Greek athlete compared with
the brawny Roman gladiator. Three
tO one on LOcasto." some one shouted.
Then a great hush came over the
house. so that il might have been
empty and deserted Time WAS called.
The fight began
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23
News for the Riddles

"a milder form of punishment may
be all right for sensitive children"
writes a subscriber of Farm and Fire
side, ''but the only thing to do with
most of them is TO tan their hides,
turn them loose and trust TO God"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23
Case of Hereditx

Algernon McClintock. the noted ho-
tel man. said at banquet in Balti-
more:
Tonight is the anniversary of the
birth of Brillat-Savarin. the immortal
gourmet. Briliat-Savarin inherited his
love of good food. An aunt of his
died at the age of ninety-seven as she
was finishing a rich eight-course din
ner in bed
:" I feel that l am going. said the
OLD lady. Quick. my dessert ="
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23
Profitable KnoKIedpe

Fritz, have you ever seen Mr..
Smith kiss sister Annie?"
Dad won't tell lie. That is
how l got my lovely new box of mec-
cano.-Buen Humor, Madrid.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23

Nearly 50,OO0,Oo0 gallons of alcohol
is used each year in the radiators Of
automobiles to prevent freezing In
cold weather.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23
Paths to knowledge

There are many paths to knowI-
edge, but all pass through the grim
valley of disillusion. w. ]. Law
renee.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23
CoIors

''This film will be photographed In
natural colors:'
"All except the chorus girls"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23
Easily Explained

Edward Jacks baby is always
crying for its mother.
George II-After taking a look at
Jack l don't wonder.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23

The trouble with the man who
doesn't know anything is that he is
always telling others about it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23
She Misunderstood Him

Adam-Wonderful night, beautiful
girl-what a combination.
Eve-GoodneSs Is that showing?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23

A faux pas is a bad break and Fon
pronounce the 'pah" very loud and
scornfully.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23

There are comparatively few pearh
in the world; but there are million
pearl necklaces.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23

II takes universal education to prove
how unequal individual brains are.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23

Only those who have no worries
can afford to look worried.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23

Some parents insist on the baby
sleeping all day. so that it will keep
them awake all night.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23

There Is plenty of space to let in
the immense room for Improvement
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23
PRAYER In Thought

Certain thoughts are prayers; IL
matters not what the ATTITUDE of the
body may be. There are times wheB
the soul is kneeling Exchange
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23
SpnrtN1tes

/ Ed Brown will remain as coach
Of the Harvard crew. it is announced
Frank Wickhorst, former Navy
star, will be one of the line coaches
at Iowa this fall.
"Sir Thomas Upton is the worlds
finest loser" He should be, having
had more practice at it.
| Helen Wills says she never intends
TO learn how TO cook. which is unfor-
tunate considering how beautifully
she serves.
Lieut.. Col. Edward D. Miller, who
served for many years with the Brit
ish army in India, is known as 1.-The
Father of Polo"
Steve Hamas, all-round athletic star
at Penn State. earned II varsity IS"
awards during his career, extending
over three years.
University of Idaho football players
will meet University of Hawaii in a
game at Honolulu during the Christ
mas holiday period.
Taste changes in sport as else
where, and we recall that following
the British Open. Mr. Hagen was tenn
porarily voted the greatest golfer the
world ever saw.
When Mickey Walker fought
Tommy Milligan in London and re-
ceived 100000 the promoters lost
$4,000. They deny they will give
Walker similar purse to fight Len
Harvey.
Few racing crews have been able tt
repeat their conquests in the Pough-
keepsie regatta. Navy and Washing
ton won in two consecutive years. but
since the war no other school has
done so.
The highest price ever paid for a
yearling thoroughbred is $4,000,
which went for a Whiskbroom colt as
yet unraced.
Ii Is hard TO say where the giories
of heroism will aIight. Bobby Jones
is hero now because he plays golf
better than anybody else.
Richard Beatty, an eighteen-year
old senior az the Wilmington ubeLl
high school. Ieaped 5 feet = inches re
Gently in his stocking feet TO equal
The school record In the high Jump.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23

The mother of a dozen children has
few theories about rearing them.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23

Ii is hard TO say where the giories
OF heroism will alight. Bobby Jones
is hero now because he plays golf
better than anybody else.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23

Marriage occasionally sobers a man
who is intoxicated with love.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23

For basebalrs most useful utility
man, Manager Joe Mccarthy casts his
vote for the veteran Mike Gonzales,
sturdy Cuban catcher When Hartnett
injured his wing on the training trip.
Mccarthy called upon Mike and he
delivered. Last summer Mike was the
spark plug in the Cubs almost success
full drive for the pennant.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23

Richard Beatty, an eighteen-year-
old senior AZ the Wilmington u,el.l
high school. ieaped feet = inches re
Gently in his stocking feet TO equal
The school record In the high lump.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23

The highest price ever paid for a
yearling thoroughbred is $4,000,
which went for a Whiskbroom colt as
yet unraced
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-08-23

Few racing crews have been able t.
repeat their conquests in the Pough-
keepsie regatta. Navy and Washing
ton won in two consecutive years. but
since the war no other school has
done so.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-20

az sweet peas and cAlendulas gave
the attractive rooms . festive air. A
salad course and hot chocolate were
served at the close 9f the afternoon.
The three tables Of players included:
Mrs. John Robinson made the honor
score and Mrs. ". S. Holiday, Jr-,
made the most games in clubs.
RAINBOW GIRLS MEET
The Rainbow girls held their reg
ular business meeting on Tuesday
evening. Sixteen members we're
present as well a. several members
Of the Eastern Star. The chief item
or bushes which was disposed Of was
the election Of officers for the year.
They were: Clair Bell Holman.
worthy advisor; Netty Tiffin, as
s~ociate advisor; Ann Katherine I'd
wards, charity; Tollie Weathershy,
hope; and Eunice Horner. faith. 9th
er officers will be appointed later.
A public installation Of these Of
ficers was planned for the evening
or January Is. 10 be held In the Ma
sonic Hsll. This will he a very in
teresting affair. and all persons in
teyested are urged 70 attend. The
meeting was n very enthusiastic one
and the girls are planning to &C
eomplish much during the coming
year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-20

a business trip. He was accom-
panied By his brother, Lynn. who
rsturncd home after an extended
visit here with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman k%retzdorn Of
Sezuin and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Seldncr Of Pasadena. Calf. we're
Tuesday guests al the W. II. Baxter
home.
Mrs. Robert Taylor and haby have
returned from Houston where Mrs
TAYLOR has visited her mother for
the past month.
r. p. Roam ard son or Goliad
spent the weekend with their lam
iy here.
Mrs. Laura Gwiiiin 81 Warsaw,
Ind. arrived Saturday 10 spend the
remsiner Of the winter here with
her daughter Mrs. n. n. Nicholson.
Miss Olivia n. Cont. who has
been visiting AZ the home tf Mrs.
Morgan. has returned to her home IN
Victoria.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-20

second vice president; Mrs. Jack
stone, secretary and treasurer, and
Mrs. Lee nj. Green. club reporter.
Delicious refreshments we're served.
PERSONALS
Mrs. A. H. Schliska Of Pharr was
: caller mt the u. :. Hirth home
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. William Hale Wright az
fhsrr paid a social call IL NJ. and
Mrs. A. A. Martyr here Wednesdav.
Mrs. j. q. Duffer returned from
Breckenridge and Dallas THURSDAY
Mr.. and Mrs. r.. T.. Vance. fath y
and mother OF Mrs. X. p. Garfield.
arrived in San Juan from Port Jrr-
Wis. N. NJ. for an extended visit hcr
with hteir daughter and family.
,. n. Dyer, president az the san
Juan Chamber OF Commerce vas J
business caller in Point Isabel ara
Brownsville the early part ~ The
week.
Elmer Eeiehert was 4 dinner guest
in the p. Mighell home Sunday.
=. y. Closner. president of the new.
bank being established " Edinbu-r
was IN San Juan on business Satur-
day.
Rev. q. {. Raeke and wife from
Gonzales. Texas. where Rev. Rark-
mas been pastor or the NJ. r.. church
have moved 10 San Juan and are nov
established in the Methodist parson-
age.
Miss Jesse Lee Lilies w MrAller
wa sa caller in San Juan "Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred III. MeCune ans
twin daughters were dinner guests
a the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Burton
Mighell Sunday.
Mrs. Bernice Cooper is l~eavinv for
Houston Sunday. She will visit 49,.
with her n%arents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. A
Lookingbill.
Mrs. r. T. Nav. a sister Of Mrs. =.
:. Hirth from Lansing. Iowa. N et.
pected to arrive in san Iuan Thurs
day morning for a viNs with the
Hirth family.
J. r. Chalk. who was called 10 Sa,
Antonio on account IN the illness WI
one Of his small ~nephews. returned
10 San Juan Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey Holiday ~
Pharr have moved to San Juan. They
are both employed here ~ the RIO
Grande Valley Gas company.
Allan Cox If Alamo was II business
visitor in San Juan Tuesday.
]. F.. wilkins returned Monday
from Austin. where he spent several
days IN the Fifty-third district court
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Hazel. daugh-
ter. Nicola. and son. Kenneth. arrived
in San Juan Monday from Atchison.
Kan. Mr.. Hazel has a 20-acre citrns
orchard neal Alamo and has recently
had a home built there. The family
expect TO remain in their new home
through the winter and return 70
h~rsas next spring.
Mrs. Phoebe Lee Of San Juan. Mrs.
Esther Lovd Of Dallas Centre. Iowa.
and Mrs. Fern Stepp or McAllcn we're
entertained az dinner. by Mrs. John
Burkhart Sunday evening NJ her
w. G. Rice. on his return from flli-
charming home in Alamo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-20
LOS FRESNOS
r~rTrrNTu aNNINFRgAQV

Mr.. and Mrs. ". x. Bowles were
honorrd on Saturday evening with
4 surprise party, the event marking
their nineteenth wedding anniyer-
sary. Two tables or players enjoy
ed the game Of bridge during the
evening. Refreshments consisting or
sandwiches, cake, and hot chocolate
we're served 20 the following: Mr..
and Mrs. Bowlos, Mr. and Mrs. n.
n. Whipple, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Henry. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. n. Orr, and
Mrs. E.. {. Richey. Mr.. and Mrs
Bowles were presented q SIT az solad
plates.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-20
COITRE NOT
A DISEASE
Milwaukee Doctor Makes
Remarkable Discovery

Milwaukee visit has been
brought 70 light By scientific research
that geitre IS not a disease and is
not 20 be treated as such. DR.. A. A.
Rock, Dept. E-43. Box ISL. Milwaukee.
Wis, a prominent goitrs specialist
for over q years, has perfected a
different method Of treatment for his
patients that has proved remarkably
successful. This same method IS now
being used for = home treatment Of
goitre cases all over the country with
astonishing results. The Doctor
states that Goitre is n condition
which rows worse with neglect and
recommends immediate attention no
matter how sinai! the growth msy
appear. He strongly opposes need
less operations. DR.. Rock in the
author az a book that tells in a SIM
PIE way anout treating goitre NJ
homo. He has published this book
e. his cwn expense and ~ilI srnd =
cory free "a anyone interested. Write
hrm todays-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-20
EDINBURG

Mrs. r. y. Hooks chArmingiy enter
tanned four tables cf bridge on
Thursday afternoon. The rooms in
which tire games were PLAYED were
attractive with many beautiful ferns
ard large bouquets Of roses. The
three course turkey luncheon was
served 81 a pretty table on which
tall green tapsrs glowed. Soft music
was PLAYED during the luncheon. In
the games which followed. Mrs. Kin
der made the homer score. and Mrs.
Herbert Melch was awarded the con
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-20
SOCIAL MELTING HELD

Members Of the Los Fresnos Home
Demonstration club met on Thursday
afternoon al the home or Mrs. W.
RI. E~dmondson for their social meet
ing. The time vas spent socially.
II the close or which refreshments
consisting Of cocoa, cake, and sand
wiches were served to those present.
The next meeting will be held on
January 34 at the home II Mrs. y. X.
Siderius. Miss Kate Abel Hill. cour-
W hon edemonEtration agent. viii
demonstrate on "refinishing furni-
t1re.r