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Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-10-03
CARS DAMAGED IN COLLISION

Making u" turn in the middle
of the block resulted in damage to
two Chevrolet cars Tuesday after
noon.
William Woodland was driving
north on Main street when at 4
point opposite the garage of the
Southern Nevada Motor Company.
car driven by j. L. Barnum made
u" turn directly into the path
of Woodard's car. Both cars were
considerably damaged. Neither
Woodland nor Barnum were injured.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-10-03
Thompson Gets
Best Of Duffy

OAKLAND, Oct. 2 UP)-Cour-
ageously the veteran Jimmy Duffy,
Oakland welterweight, took punch
es from young Jack Thompson here
tonight, cnly to lose on a techni-
the end OF the tenth round.
Thompson had knocked his man
down three times in the earlier
rounds and sent him to the can
vaSS twice in the tenth. Duffy
was hanging in the ropes when the
end came.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-10-03
War Secretary
Sued For Divorce

RENO, Oct. . UPl-Bainbridge
Colby, secretary of state in the
cabinet Of Woodrow Wilson was
sued for divorce here today by
Natalie Sedgwick Colby. writer and
authoreSS.
The complaint was brief, charg.
ing only desertion. The trial is
expected TO start next Monday.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-10-03

rain.
Daytona Beach still felt visitations
of the hurricane with winds of gale
force prevailing here yesterday and
last night.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-10-03

BURLINGANIE, Calf, Oct. ?, WPl
Raymond Sullivan. II year old
school boy, was killed instantly here
today when he rode his bicycle into
the path of a Southern Pacific train.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-10-03

RALEIGH, N. c., Oct 2, UP)-
Governor O. Max Gardner today
ordered two companies of national
guardsmen to the Marion area to
prevent further violence in the tex
tile strike situation there
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-06-13
By
Katharine Neul;n Burt

Sauls voice began to stitch down his
vague attention.
Il wash EN-" he was telling Myra
Gerry "yeSm. I take these here dried
fruits and first ! soak EN-. Yes, ma'am,
l soak 'em and l wash 'em in
three waters :" The epic of this
fruit cookin' son of a gun" turned
itself over and over, invOluted itself,
went back on its windings, became a
rhythmic chant, almost beautiful and,
in a full eXultant cadence drew to its
close And when I'm through
with them -. you couldn't tell 'em
from the fresh fruit"
Saul's voice was still; an artist had
achieved consummation.
Myra Gerry came out to the porch.
Neat and fair, a little golden image of
tranquility, she sat u~nobstrusively at
her the Old Timer elf-~conscsously
stretched out his interminable legs. He
looked at her out of the n OF
his eyes.
I'm havin' a spell of comfort to-
night he said softly and moved his
narrow lean head from side to side.
Seems like the first spell I've enjoyed
for about twenty years. Nothin' seems
to help my stummick trouble except
lickorish."
"Lickorish is fine" said Myra in a
muted and inviting voice. Mother used
to give it to us kids"
Like a m~arionette obedient to strings
the Old Timer ratified his bones an inch
or two closer. He leaned his heac
sideways and sawed the air with his
cigaret hand.
you bet yer! Lickorish! Yes, ma'am
You bet yer. It's sure great. I've tried
Il heap of physic in my day :"
The other men went in to play cards
4. all but Larky, who waited fol
the Old Timers bed hour. Afterwards
he slid himself along the porch. anc
the sad tale of his misplaced wooine
made itself a murmur in the starry
night.
Jake betook himself to the river edge
1t spoke his loneliness in confidence
He found himself going wei his life
describing in vivid, unaccustomeC
phases his wv mistakes and tragedies
The apologize he had never had {
chance to arrange now marShaled it.
self in his consciousness. Almost hi
was talking aloud to himself.
He jerked his attention back to hav.
ing problems, and got himself aftel
an hour of figuring into his camp bee
under the pines. BY that time tn,
light in his own bedroom window wa.
out. Myra Gerry slept. a patient little
caSket Of male condolences.
Continued Next Week
Copyright: 1929: BY Katharine Newlin Burt
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-06-13

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lection. 1t seals COM
preston - saves gaso-
line-fights friction.
Stands up under most
intense cylinder heat.
In short, does a COM
plete lubricating job in
all kinds of weather.
Ask for the grade made
especially for your car.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-06-13
FISHING
TO BE STUDIED
GOVERNMENT EXPERT WILL BE
PLACED IN YELLOWSTONE
AND GLACIER
Improved Conditions for Fishermen
and Better Cultural and C0nserva-
ton Methods Are to Be Determined
by Federal Departments.

An expert on fish culture will be
sent to Yellowstone and Glacier parks
during the summer This is part of a
plan to improve conditions for fish
and fishermen in the parks
A cooperative arrangement between
the departments of m and in
terror provides a fish culturist in the
parks during the summer. The pro-
gram will begin July /, when 1880
funds become available.
Under the plan," it is pointed out
by the interior department, t fish
culturiSt, to be carried on the payroll
of the bureau OF fisheries of the de-
partment of commerce, will devote his
time during the summer to piScatOrial
problems in national parks. During
the winter, he will direct fish cultural
problems at hatcheries of the bureau
of fisheries outside the parks.
THE work of the fish culturist SC
far as it relates to the national parks
will include the general supervision OF
fish cultural studies and operations, in
Guiding detailed studies Of park waters
to determine suitability for fish, a study
Of native or related fish species suitable
for stocking or restocking and prepar-
alton of permanent management plans
for all park waters.
THE bureau of fisheries now main
tainS federal hatcherieS in Yellowstone
and Glacier parks. The fish and game
commission of California maintains
state hatchery at Yosemite park anc
state cooperation is given in other ma
tional parks through furnishing fish
for planting in park waters. Planting
is now done by the individual park or
ganization but until now it has beer
impracticable to make scientific studio.
to determine suitability of fish fol
planting and no data has been avail
able on park waters as to the abun'
dance or lack Of fish food.
Under the new plan it is expected
-
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-06-13
CuIticura for P1mpIy Faces.

To emove pimples and blackheads
smear them with Cuticura Ointment
Wash off in five minutes with Cuti.
cura Soap and hot water. Once clear
keep your skin clear by using them for
daily toilet purposes. Don't fall to In
,cludc Cuticura Talcum. Advertisement
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-06-13
Butterfat Output Less Than Year Ago

Butterfat Output Less Than Year Ago
Helena.-While reports indicate that
figures on butterfat production in Mon
tana during May will reveal a decrease
In output as compared with that Of a
year ago, B.. F. Thrailkill, chief Of the
dairy division Of the state department
OF agriculture, expresses the belief that
q heavy production during June will
more than offset the slump. Mr.. Thrail-
kill just completed a trip through wes-
tern Montana.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-06-13

sKooKUM CHIX-For, Montana poultrymen
Ruff Orpingtons and Black Giants. -Catalop
and brooding booklet sent on request. Skookum
Chix Hatcheries. Great Falls, Helena Aiperton'
NTont Rapf Wp
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-06-13

STR0NG Healthy DAY-OLD TURKS from
special mated Mammoth Bronze. stock; large
lots each week: guaranteed l00Sc- live delivery
CSC each. prepaid. Duganne's Hatchery, In
Ianandapra Ore
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-06-13

that these fundamental facts will be
determined and studies made of life
histories OF native species and the de-
STABILITY OF their propagation as well
as of exotic fish species adapted for
propagation In park waters.
This cooperative arrangement will
be similar to n In force with the
public health service of the treasury
department"
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-06-13

No one is taking any chances when
he gets busy meeting the future be-
forehand.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-06-13

The New Mobiloil
meets the exacting re-
q%uirements of any kind
of motor especially
the high speed types.
1t meets every test.
not only for body. Wis.,
costly and heat resist
ance. but also for those
internal and invisible
qualities which make
an outstanding lubri-
cant - h as lower
consumption, evapora-
ton and oxidation tests.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-06-13

When going up the hill of prosperity,
may you never meet any friend COM
ing down.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-06-13

STANLEY q BAKER, Architects. 6l2 Firs
Natl Bank Bldg, Great Falls, Mont.
M N. A-WK-6-l0-29s
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-06-13

Pleasure that comes unlocked for Is
thrice welcome.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-06-13

Fortune fills the cup where charity
guides the hand.
The Washington times., 1929-06-26

Craigl" "Gce we can't
Nancy $50 they couldn't
get along without Nancy
+" Nobody protested
against Louis going. She
was, as usual, overlooked,
forgotten in her corner. Her
slim hands were tightly
clenched in her lap. She
flushed and bit her lip to
stop its trembling. Thank
heaven they were going!
Yes, they were going. No
amount of coaxing i'm
pressed Mrs. Craig. Her
friend Kitty Hollenbeck had
wired for her girls, and she
was going to see they didn t
miss the train. IL they could
come back later that would
be splendid, but for the pres
ent there was nothing to
do but finish breakfast and
get off on time.
Anna, the maid, had every
thing packed when they
rose from the table. Sam,
the surly old Chinaman, was
piling bags into the back of
the car, grumbling at their
weight. Oscar, the family
chauffeur, was at the wheel,
waiting.
81 hate TO hurry you, but
there's only II minutes left,
and Oscar can't speed until
he strikes the highway,
Mrs. Craig wheezed, hust-
ling them out to the wait
ing car, letting them take
hats and wraps from Anna s
hands, with never a sugges-
ton that they might like to
go upstairs and adjust them
at the mirror.
Lou marched ahead, Nancy
Jagged behind, full of last
minute witticisms for the
boys, and breathless, loving
hugs and bird-peck kisses
for the girls.
Eleven minutes l
do hope you can make it.
Give my love to your dear
mother. = " May Belle,
yon MUSTN'T detain the
girls!"
Everyone crowded around,
the boys on the running
board, the girls In a tight
The Washington times., 1929-06-26

Mr.. Lachman. He's rich,
goodness. And a bachelor.
/ guess lots of girls would
jump at him. But do you
think I'd take any man with
dandruff on his collar, and
bald spot, just to get his
money! Ugh! It makes me
sick, just to think of it. So
that's why it's so wonder
full about Jack. He has
money, and social position,
and he isn't like the boys
we know, looking for some
woman to help him get
ahead. He can get ahead by
himself. And Anita Beamer
doesn t care anything about
him, he told me that him.
self. Shed have gotten a
divorce a long time ago if
she had the pep. She s just
too lazy. SO ! haven any
thing to reproach myself
with that way" Nancy's
sweet voice ratified on. Louise
heard it, as il from a great
distance. She ought to in
terrupt, to reason with her,
but she could not rouse her
self to do it. For once in
her life Lou Hollenbeck was
more absorbed in her own
troubles than anyone else s
even Nancy
AZ Mas so afraid you
wouldn't get the wire!"
Mama met them at the door,
turned her cool, wrinkled
cheek to be kissed.
Mummy, dear! Ooh, I'm
SO glad you aren't sick, and
everything's all right. :"
Nancy flung herself upon
her, laughing and crying all
at once in the relief of seeing
that mama didn't know, that
Mrs. Craig hadn't started
anything, that she was still
safe.
"Mama's girliel" Mrs.
Hollenbeck s faded blue eyes
blurred. She slipped a
skinny arm around Nancy's
slender waist, smiled tri-
umphantly to herself. Other
mothers might lack affec-
ton, other mothers might
have cause for worry in these
hectic, modern times. Not
she, thank God, not she!
"But why did you send
for us, Mummyf What was
the big ideai" Nancy, cool
and self-possessed again, was
flinging off her things,
noting with the clearer
vision one always has after
an absence, that the thin
place in the hall carpet was
almost worn through, and
something would have to be
The Washington times., 1929-06-26

done about the wallpaper, It
was q disgrace.
"Ohl" Mama came back
to earth with start. ITS
your Aunt Fine. She"
"She's dead! She died
and left us fifty thousand,
Hallelujah - Nancy shouted,
overcome with the very idea.
The Washington times., 1929-06-26
Read How Nancy Tempted
Fate to Win Romance

Even Lou smiled SYM
pathetioaliy. stingy Aunt
EHie. $50
But mama's thin little
face puckered into a mask
Of horror. She lifted q
shaking finger. "Shh-she II
hear!"
ITO Be Continued)
The Washington times., 1929-06-26

"Don't go!'' May Belle
begged, suddenly remember
ing how dull it had been be-
fore Nancy got there, and
forgetting how she had
threatened to monopolize Gil
Neal before Jack Beamer
mercifully distracted her at
The Washington times., 1929-06-26

Two red spots famed in
her, cheeks. "Oh, Lou! Do
YOU think - Mrs. Craig
" Z" = do you think SHE
wired mamai She was so
mad because Jack likes me!
She'd do : anything, that
woman! Oh Lou-if she
did !"
"No, no-I'm sure she
didn't. Nancy, for heaven 8
sake, pull yourself together.
Oscar will notiee!"
"A lot | care about
Osear" Nancy sobbed. cts
Mrs. Craig I'm crying
about" And cry she did,
in fits and starts, with
, pathetic little dabs at her
trimming eyes, all the long
way home, so that in the
end, instead of scolding,
Louise had to comfort her
and reassure her instead.
Il don't know what will
become Of me, " she said
finally. "I'm too sensitive.
/ shouldn't care what any
one thinks so long as I'm
getting what | want, but !
can't help it. If Jack Beamer
does get a divorce I'll just
suffer tortures. And if we
cant be married in church
it won't seem right"
"Yon re not really plan
ming to To " ."
Louise couldn't go on. Her
lips wouldn't form the
words. Then all her worst
fears were confirmed, Nancy
WAS deliberately encourag-
ing Beamer. "Nancy, you
wouldn't marry a man you
didn't Lowell"
Nancy fixed large, trou-
bled eyes on her sister. "No,
that would be a sin. But it
wouldn t be so hard to fall
in love with Jack Beamer,
would it? He's terribly
good looking, you have to
admit that. Distinguished
"Dissipated ~
HE is not. Don't be a
prude. He is fascinating, l
don't care what you say.
He's always fascinated
"Last week Mat Tully
was the only fascinating
man you ever met !"
Mat Tully! WILL you
stop harping on himf- Sup
pose | did have a crush on
him. Can't l get over it if
I want TOT Why do you
always try to make every
thing hard for me! If you'd
ever been in love yourself
you'd know how hard it is
for a girl 1" e oh what s
the use in trying to talk
to youH' she broke off
angrily.
Lou stared past her, out
the window. Her unSeeing
gaze was riveted on the
swiftly changing landscape.
Marsh land, overgrown with
rusty weeds. Tulles, heavy
brown heads swaying. Lush
meadows with cattle knee
deep in grass. What she
was really seeing was Mat
80" Mat who had put his
arm around her for a min
ute = little minute
go
at isn't as If I were mar
rying someone just for
money. Like papas' friend,
The Washington times., 1929-06-26

tention. "Mother, tell the
girls they cant go. Wire
Mrs. Hollenbeck, there's a
dear. You can fix it. 1t
can't be anything import
ant!'
eyes, please do, Mrs.
Craig!" >"Ge, we cant
The Washington times., 1929-06-26
A Tense Story of Love and
A Girls Ambition
What Has Gone Before

Naacy Hoenbeck young and beautiful a0ants to keep
her newest beau Mat Tn all to herself Returning from
ride she leaves him at her door to Avoid her mothers
0estiontngs and her sisters stareS Later Mrs Hoen
beck aoarss Nancy against her mistake Of marrying
poor man. Nancy after sleepless night decides to foOO
her mothers ddVice She breaks date Nth Mat Louise
and Nocu Iedve for the annual house party of the rich
Cga;os Nancy meets Jack Beamer, handsome English
sportsndn married to 40ealth Mrs. Craig comments.
Lonse Nancs sister and Nat discOer Bedner ardentg
eaabracino Nancg Nancy out aOith Jack Beamer until
o'clock tearfuy defends her actions to Louise Neat
morning Mrs Craig tells the girls their mother has ired
for them to return.
The Washington times., 1929-06-26
''Have you forgotten last night

. A00G AAAS Ab
little group on the drive.
Its just horrid of you to
gA!" "You WILL be back
for the big dance!' Don't
forget to let us know the
minute you can start back !"
Nancy was answering
everyone, laughing that rip
ping little laugh of hers,
keeping her glance from
Beamer, the only one ex-
cept Louise who hadn't had
anything to say.
"Nancy!" He couldn' t
keep back any longer. He
pushed forward, showing Gil
Neal and Cary Fleming out
of the way as if they were
children. eff you must go,
girls, let me drive you
down to the city in my car.
Much more comfortableNha
the train. What do you
say"
"Oh no, they II be expect
ing us on the train, Jack.
But thanks a lot for offer
ing!" She couldn't avoid
his gaze any longer. She
lifted her head, a little
shyly, a faint, secret smile
curving her lips ever so
slightly. =" Do you re-
member Have You forgot
ten - last night.
His fingers closed over
hers. He said thickly in a
kind offwhisper that carried
beyond Nancy to Mrs. Craig
on the steps, to the little
giggling group on the drive
: way, "You little devil! You
know I'll follow you any
way!"
Then with a wave of his
big, well-shaped hand, and
a mumbled "Take care of
YOURSELF" he was gone,
pushing unceremoniously
past the others, disappear
ing, whistling, round the
corner of the house. The
car stated, the Hollenbeck
girls and their heaped up
luggage were on their way,
in a cloud Of fine, yellowish
dust.
Louise, sick with appre-
hension, turned on the still
dreamy Nancy. "Do you
want everybody to know9
The way you two looked at
each other. IL can't ex-
plain it. It knocked me.
And you should have seen
Mrs. Craig's face. Oh, how
COULD youf"
"How could I WHAT"
"Look at him that way
$50 it was like last night
all over again.
"But ! didn't do any
thing!"
"No, nothing at ALI"
A long, painful pause,
while Lou stared straight
ahead at the back Of Oscars
head, and Nancy twisted, her
gloves nervously in her lap.
Then, II suppose I have
you to thank for mama
wire. !"
II don't understand you, "
Louise returned coldly.
All right, I'll make it
palmer. Did you wire mama
to send for usf"
"Of course not. What do
you take me fort"
"You didn II" Nancy's
eyes darkened with fright.
The Washington times., 1929-06-26
Now Go On With the Story
CHAPTER v

YTyHEY around the breakfast table with its fringed
pink cloth, and cheerful yellow dishes half dozen
young people who had suddenly lost interest in the
house party. Say what you like about Nancy HoenbecR
and of them had been Saying it without conspcu-
charity, she did keep things moving Nobody could
think of many absurd delightful things to do Nobody
laughed much or had such good time While she
4bAuA %xvasa
The Washington times., 1929-06-26
This Day In Our History

contingent United States Army troops landed
France June &c. 1917 Compared those that followed this
very small During the first year Of the America
sent nearly 100000 men
The Washington times., 1929-06-26
What Do You Know?
For Questions See Comic Page
ANSWERS 10 TODAY'S TEST z

1. Nobel. q Ontario. g. Hmaaya. L. France 5. Vermont
Plumpness 4 Sun parlor g. Awkwardnes g. Game TO- Lin
ing Of stomach of IL Shakespeare H. Charles Dickens
- writing cipher. H. The Land Of Is. Whale.
The Washington times., 1929-06-26
DR.. Bisch's Daily Health Hint

The modern mother should not the duty Of nursing
Mothers milk duplicated It by far the best food
Cor breastfed babies far stronger and
healthier than bottle-fed ones.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
WHALEN WILL SEEK
 CONTRACT KILLER
Goes to Chicago on Yale and
 MarloW Staying Clues

New York, Dee. 27 (EN - Police Commissioner Grover A. Whalen was on his way to Chicago today seeking information concerning a killer for hire who made his clients sign contracts.
 His trip was prompted by the statement of Police Inspector Jo- seph J. Donovan that Frankie Yale and Frank Marlow, New York gangsters, were killed by a Chicago 9unman under the terms of a s20,- coo contract signed by Cira Terra nova, known to police as a Bronx raCketeer.
 Donovan, testifying at the police trial of Detective Arthur Johnson for dereliction of duty, yesterday said that the holdup of testi- monial dinner given for Magistrate Albert Nitale was staged at Terra novas orders 10 recover the con- tract.
 Johnson, who was a guest at the dinner December ', is on trial for losing his service pistol to the hold-up men and failing to report
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
Huge Salt Water Lake Discovered
 In Center of Australian Desert

New York, Dec. o7 lRj-A dispatch 10 the New York Times from Ade- i&ide, Australia. today said that Cecil Madigan, Australian explorer, had verified existence of cast salt lake which may be one of the wonders of the world.
 The lake is known as Lake Eyre, and is located in the middle of the sum baked desert of Central Aus tralia. MT, Madigan believes the lake to contain limtless salt. with at least 3,00Q,000.0oU tons of salt in the northern part alone.
 Should chemoal analysis show potash in the s%It. the Times saM, tho lake would be found 10 be enormous valuable. The explorer said there probably was no other lake in the Worl1 with surface like that of Eyre. Wflch is covered with "hcrustrd patches Of crystal salt. like Ice Hoes on an Arctic sea.
 For years cattlcmvn returning from the Central Australian desert ""0u2ht back stories that Lake Eyre was bottomlcss norass and
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27

that 10 set foot on it spelled death. Thousands of cattle have been re- ported swallowed up in it, and the black bushMcn living nearby have feared 10 touch it.
 The explorer says now, howeve these stories Were mere superstitions originating i'll fears of the Aborigines and communicated to the white men. He drove miles on the lakes surface with heavily laden motor truck camping, and collie cting salt samples.
 All the stories of disappearance of cattle, he believed, arose because of a narroW neck between two lakes where hundreds of cattle crossed %nd a few were lost. He found threr-in,h lizards living 12 miles from shore. appo. cntly with nothing to feed upon.
 Evaporation VI two days was an inch and q half per day. The ex- plorer believes it formerly was d fresh water lake fed by five great streams which eirce have dwindlcd to small tributaries,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27

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New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
Rockefeller Observes
 Christmas Season

Ormond Beach Fla. Dec. 27 P}- John D. Rockefeller. ST. will cclc- brate the Christmas holidays at his winter home, tho Easements, here tonight.
 The annual party will be attended only by 8 few friends, including General Adelbert Ames, the capital ist's famous goliing partner. It Will be an old fashioned Christmas party with a large tree as a background for the singing of old fashioned songs by quartet and the exchange of gifts.
 The guests list for the party never is made public, but General Amcs and the mayor ot the town of Or mond are expected to be among those present.