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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1936-12-31

creased. Unfortunately this is
what happens. Unkind or unfriend-
ly conversation, by some perverse
twist of human nature, is sure
to be repeated, and usually with
embellishments. Either the one
who repeats it cannot believe her
ears, and wonders if anyone else
knows about the unfortunate cir
cunstances, or else she finds a
strange pleasure in repeating
SANDER. 1t may be the derogatory
words are against someone she
dislikes. 1t may be they are
about a total stranger. If the talk
was commendatory repeating it
would foster fine things. Good
things should be given frequent
repetition.
Pleasure Giving in 1887
We all could add so much to the
pleasure and joy of living during
the new year 1887, if we would set
a watch on our talk, and by a
wishful determination use this
great means at our command to
help others. 1t is one of the things
that costs nothing and yet which
can do such an endless amount of
good. 1t is a way open to all
alike.
q Bell Syndicate.-WNU Service.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1936-12-31
Pleasure Giving.
Talking to Advantage of Others
and Joy to Ourselves in 1887

IT ALKING is the recognized
l medium of communication be-
tween persons who are together
or who, being absent, use a tele-
phone. It is unfortunate having
such a marvellous medium at our
command that we so often fail to
put it to the use worthy of it's
value. 1t is possible to send
glow of happiness through the lis
tener when we speak merited
words of appreciation. 1t is pos
sible to solace those in sorrow by
words of comfort spoken from the
heart. 1t is possible to make joy
doubly gladstone by expressing
our happiness in the good fortune
of others. Through talking to our
children we can spur them on to
do fine things, or encourage them
in worthy resolves. In short the
good we can do by talking in
the right spirit is inestimable.
By talking in the right way we
bring. good to others and joy to
ourselves.
f'TOO Much Talk"
It is, when we sWerve from the
best use of the spoken word that
we drag it down and harm both
ourselves and our hearers. There
is an expression ''too much talk"
which is significant of this very
thing. The words speak fc. them
selves, declaring that it would be
advisable to cease saying the
things we are. It is never said
of good words. OF them we could
say: Let us have more talk of the
same sort, it is needed.
Many Words
Have you ever considered how
much is said when derogatory talk
is going on? Words are spoken
and reiterated over and over
again, as if by repetition the I'M
pleasant things would be in
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1936-12-31

said David, as he chuckled, con-
templating the great surprise.
Some hours later David appeared,
quite ready for the evening. He
did really look charming and moth
er did not hesitate in, telling him So
"I'm off, he shouted, and then
he was gone.
But it was not long before mother
heard the loud peal of the door bell
"Who in the world can that be on
New Years eve?" thought she, hur-
rying to the door. She stepped
back in surprise as she saw David,
himself, standing there smiling.
"What is it, my boy, have you
forgotten something's"
mo, mother, I am your gallant
knight, come to take you to the New
Years ball. The cab, without,
awaits your pleasure, Mada1p!"
And David laughed merrily. They
both roared with laughter.
''To prove that I really mean it,
mother, go up and look in your
room"
Although she did not comprehend
what it was all about, she climbed
the stairs with vague misgivings.
But when she beheld the beautiful
outfit her son had selected for her,
she stood still and stared.
The silence was broken by David
shouting impatiently from below:
Hurry, mother, or we shall be
late for the BALL"
Mother called out, Cali right
dear" as she slipped into the new
finery, truly feeling like girl again.
AS she pinned TIE flower upon her
dress, she nlarveled at David's in
genuity.
An hour later David and his moth
er arrived at the New Years ball.
Dorothy spied them first and came
charging over, flushed and excited.
"Oh, Davy, can you ever forgive
me?" she sighed, beaming upon
him, adoringly.
David's reply was drowned out
by the Happy New Year wishes on
all sides of them, but his eyes ex-
pressed the joy of an inspiration
fulfilled.
q Western Newspaper Union.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1936-12-31
39s*2I 3
Sectional View Side View
Turn Damper in Smoke Pipe

on burning too freely, turn the
damper another sixteenth of an
inch. Repeat this operation I'M
til you find the correct adjustment
one that will deliver the great
est amount of useful heat with the
least chimney loss" u IL /
Once you have found this ideal
adjustment. of the damper, mark
the position on the smoke pipe
with a piece of chalk or something
that can be plainly seen, and leave
the damper set at that mark.
Bear this in mind: The neaqar
the, turn damper is set to Aae
closed position the Smaller the
Chimney loss" and the greater
the volume of "useful heat" that
goes to properly heating your
home. And, of course, the lower
your fuel bills.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1936-12-31


looking woman in the room-dis-
tinguished, different !. Once his
glance caught hers and held it for
moment. They both flushed and
turned hurriedly to their plates.
Some one asked the orchestra to
play Cloves Old Sweet Song" AS
silence followed the opening of the
familiar melody both of them were
swept by emotion Their love
had been the most wonderful thing
in the world! How had it died so
soon? What had happened? That
was the question haunting both of
them as the song went on.
Looking back they saw hundred
little things, magnified until they as
sumed tragic proportions - small
hurts left unhealed, sharp words,
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1936-12-31

silence and misunderstanding.
There had been nothing terribly Sc
rious; neither could find any big,
bitter thing accountable for the
wreckage.
Again, Paul looked at Ethel. This
time she made no effort to look
away. Tears shone in her eyes.
Suddenly his hand stole across the
table and found hers. II love you,
Ethel" he breathed; "can't we be-
gin again?-can't we prove to our
selves and to the world that Loves
Old Sweet Song is really the sweet
est song of all?"
For moment they did not realize
that the orchestra had changed to
a livelier air. Then as they sensed
it's swinging rhythm Paul reached
out his arms. In a moment they
were gliding with the happy throng
of dancers, a newer and deeper love
throbbing in their hearts.
g Western Newspaper Union.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1936-12-31

The successful person is a healthy per-
son. Don't let yourself be handicapped
by sick headaches, sluggish condition,
stomach "nerves" and other dangerous
signs of over-acidity.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1936-12-31
SLEEP soUNDlY

Lack Of exercise and injudicious eating
make stomachs acid. You must neu-
tralize stomach acids if you would sleep
sbundly all night and wake up feeling
refreshed and really fit.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1936-12-31
The new YEAR !.
By GEORGE COOPER \
in indianapolis News
I SONG for the Old,

A SONG for the Old,
~ While its knell is tolled,
= y And its parting moments fly!
But song and a cheer
For the glad New Year,
While we watch the Old Year die!
Oh, its grief and pain,
Meier can come again,
And its care lies buried deep;
But what JOY untold
Doth the New Year hold,
And what hopes within it sleep!
A song for the Old,
While its knell is tolled,
And the friends it gave so true!
But, with hearts of glee
Let us merrily
Welcome the bright, bright New!
For the heights we gained,
For the good attained,
We will not the Old despise;
But Joy more sweet,
Making life complete,
In the golden New Year lies.
A song for the Old,
While its knell is tolled! :.
With a grander, broader ZEAL,
And a forward view,
Let us greet the New,
Heart and purpose ever leal!
Let the ills we met,
And the sad regret,
With the Old be buried deep;
For what Joy untold
Doth the New Year hold,
And what hopes within it sleep!
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1936-12-31
Home Heating
Hints By John Barclay
AuHHkO Heating Expert"
How to Check. sssGhimney Loss
Greatest Waste in Home Heating

Nv HAT is chimney loss?
w Well, that's a term we heat
ing experts have for heat that goes
up the chimney and is wasted
Yet it's really a simple matter
to save money by reducing this
loss-conyert chimney loss" to
useful heat" as we call III.
Here's the remedy: Pa
Next time you refuel the fire,
move the handle of the turn dan14
per Chat disc or plate-like damper
inside the smoke pipe) 1-16th of an
inch toward the closed upright
position. Then, if the fire keeps
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1936-12-31

DERHAPS it was something about
the closing of the year that
brought Paul and Ethel to the
final decision. Anyway, it was New
Years eve when they talked the
matter over in business-like way,
and definitely decided upon the
break. Months of growing irrita-
ton seemed to leave no other alter
native than the court, they agreed.
Both seemed relieved when the de-
cision was made, and both agreed
the quicker everything was over
and settled, the better. They would
begin packing UP right away: the
smaller things could be put away
tonight.
Outside snow was falling in thick,
white flakes. Every now and then
sudden gusts Of wind ratified the
doors and windows. But neither of
them seemed to notice. Perhaps
the tunult in their own hearts dulled
them to the fact that storm of a.
different kind was venting it's anger
outdoors.
"What about this old clock Uncle
Henry gave us?" Ethel asked, as
she took it down from the mantel.
Paul laughed a little harshly.
4'You keep it, he said; "time isn't
going to mean thing to me from
now on"
'But it came from your Uncle"
Ethel protested; che would want
you to have it,
81 tell you I don't give a darn
about the clock-or-or about any
thing else for that matter" Paul
threw pile of books that he had
just picked up across the length of
the room. 4sLet's get some one
else to do this-this sort of thing
makes the whole business seem aw-
full"
9"Why, Paul, we just decided that
we would be business-li ke-that we
would make no fuss, Or
"Well, / thought I felt that way,
but I was wrong. just can't fool
with this stuff tonight /. Ethel,
this may sound crazy, but is there
any reason, now that we've decided
to part for good, why we can't go
out and celebrate the New Year to-
gether. We've don't have to really
like each other to do that-we can
60 down and watch the crowds.
Anything to get away from this
gloom!"
"Do you really mean that?"
There was a queer little catch in
Ethel's voice as she spoke, and her
blue eyes seemed bit misty. "Of
course I'll go-I'll be glad to-
there's too many ghosts around here
tonight; it does make packing a bit
difficult !. But, can you get
cab this late?"
"I'n get one" Paul's voice was
firm. Relief and eagerness shone
from his dark eyes. "You hurry
and doll up. I'll see to the cab"
In half an hour they started
away. Both were flushed, excited.
1t seemed bit daring, adventur-
Gus, to 60 out celebrating the New
Year together, when they had de-
cided only an hour ago that life
under the same roof was unbear-
able any longer.
In spite of the crowds in the ho-
tells and cafes, they found a little
table, with a delightful view of ev-
erything that was going on. Paul
ordered a bit reclilessly. Since this
was to be their last evening togeth-
err, he was going to do the job right.
But when the food came, they both
ate rather silently. The small talk
that had come so easy on the way
down seemed to suddenly fail them
Every once in while Paul
glanced across the table at his wife.
What pity, he thought, they
couldn't make a go of things! In
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1936-12-31
Mistakes From Pride


I HAVE been more and more
1 convinced, the more I think
of it, that, in general, pride
is at the bottom of all great
mistakes. All the other pas
sions do occasional good; but
whenever pride puts in its
word, everything goes wrong;
and what it might really be
desirable TO do, quietly and
irnocently, it is mortally dan
getous to do proudly.-Ruskin.
The most affluent may be
stripped of all, and find his
worldly comforts like so many
weather leaves dropping from
him.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1936-12-31
TAKE MILNESIAS

TAKE MILNESIAS
Milnesia, the original milk of magnesia
in wafer form, neutralizes stomach acid.
Each wafer equals 4 teaspoonfuls of milk
of magnesia. Thin, crunchy, mint-Aavor,
tasty. zoe, CSC & 6oc at drug stores.
HEARTBURN7
Its surprising how many have heart
burn. Hurried eating, overeating, heavy
smoking, excessive drinking all lead to
heartburn. When it comes, heed the
warning. Your stomach is on a strike.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1936-12-31
Resolution That Fails

It is sad but true that never yet
has New Years resolution paid
the Christmas bills.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1936-12-31

~ To Will and Work
If we but will and work, oppor-
tunities are offered us to become
and to perform whatever may
crown and glorify human SOUL
Browning.s n
Evening star., 1936-08-10

nlCkel-
Tommy! Don't give up. Well get
'em back. It's that new place, and
he's not paying out. Just doll now
and then. The trade'l get wise
yeah? And wherell we be then?
shvlock wants his rent tomorrow.
How much've we got? He turned,
suddenly conscious of calling. duty.
Ten cents, ladies and gentlemen!
For the next prize, for the next WIN
uer we are offering-
The radio!" she said,
The radio" he repeated mechan-
icallv, then turned. The what!
Darling, we can't give our shirts to
oct a dime. The radio isn't paid for
CHE was laughing and the tears
- rolled down onto her cheeks. the
audience had increased from one oc-
tooenarian TO a good dozen people.
A desiccated farmer laid down a
dime. Wrap it up, SON. he SAID
Iaughinr That's number seven.
Tommy crinned and took fleetlng
Glance at the radio. which had ceen
used, now and then, to supply oiarltls
noises when his own larynX weakened
Everybody picks number seven. mis-
ter" he said, winking, so we lelt II
off the wheel"
And who else-and who else VIII
snend one-tenth part of a dollar, the
mere price of doughnuts and conee'
for this prize. this radio, this musi-
cal instrument par excellent-wortn
500 and costing nineteen-f1tty cash.
or thirty catch-me-as-1-go!
A half dozen dimes came into the
counter. More people were edging up
with doubtful, questioning giahces.
Tommv saw the chance of the board
being filled. That meant one OF the
PLAYERS could win. 1t means the sum
of one-fifty for radio on which they
still owed S18.
We'll take chance, too, darling,
he whispered to her, and took DOWN
a large ham. Married on the 15th.
Thirteen's our number
"You darling!"
He laid the ham on the counter
covering block l3. Next games
priZei" he announced. VAIN you
to see it, feel it, smell it! Just one
more ham, you say? But what ham!
What-a-ham!"
X X X
THE board filled as he had thought,
L and no dime was offered for the
square completely covered by the
broad ham. He nodded to his wife.
with a prayer!' he wispered, and
che sent the wheel spinning.
Neved had it seemed so slow. never
had it seemed so prone to go on for
ever. Then it turned deliberately
10. II, -.
The spring hesitated for BREATH
then slipped into 13.
.'Thirteen!" roared Tommy. You
thought it unlucky. You and you ana
you!" The chagrined crowd grinneo
Evening star., 1936-08-10
By Scott RyaH.

pound hog cut
down to platter size!" He swung the
ham aloft and the dimes tinkled down.
The wheel turned and the ham went
to the man at No. S.
He kept up the patter, kidded them,
kidded himself This guys a show"
somebody said, and the crowd thick
ened, while the dimes continued to
clink.
When they closed he counted the
receipts, "Forty-two seventy" Tom
my whistled softly. "Phew! What
happened?"
She said: Darling! 1t was the
radio! And your picking 13. Do you
really think it lucky?"
His eyes shone as he looked at her
I'D think it lucky if I married you
the 18th of every MONTH"
HE LOOKED over the stock and
she saw the speculative glance.
Seventeen dollars worth of hams"
she said six lamps. all our dolls,
eight cartons of cigarettes. three
cigarette cases and IL boxes of
candy"
Ouch! Gosh, We must've cleared
about 10 cents"
But. darling we had so much fun!
And 1t was worth 1t; it was really
worth everything to hear you say that
about the 18th and play ham
on it,"
They closed the door and came out
on the chill midway rapidly becoming
deserted, as lights went out. A heavy
set man in a gray coat came down
the walk.
Mister he said curtly, have you
got this concession?"
so far"
II want to buy it, the stranger said
bluntly.
Tommy Newell looked at him
in quick amazement You want
to-" He turned to his wife. Did
you hear that? He wants to buy it,"
He laughed immoderately. The
others flush was evident in the half
light.
If you'll talk it over" he started.
Talk it over! Are you kidding us?
The way I feel now, with the kind
of love of humanity running in my
veins, I won't unload this on any
body; on anybody. mister!"
Name price. If it isn't too ridic-
ulous-"
TOO ridiculous!" Tommy snorted.
Listen. pal, my price would be too
ridiculous!"
Five hundred and your inventory.
I've watched it tonight and it's the
best bet"
Tommy turned to his wife. "One
born every minute and two TO-
Can I argue any more?"
Say yes darling" she whispered
breathlessly.
Yes, darling" said Tommy to the
astonished man quite as breathlessly.
(Copyright. 1885,
Evening star., 1936-08-10
HIGH PRESSURE

with him and he
scooped up a hand
full of plaster-of-
paris dolls.
con S o | a ton
prizes! What con-
ISOLATION! But our
wheel gives real
prizes; prizes to
tempt your sense
of the artistic, your
sense of smell,
tas tie. Imported
lamps from Tren-
ton; perfumes di-
rect from the In
dies by way OF
Brooklyn"
Hold 'em. darl-
ing!" his wife said
happily.
Hold 'em"-he
tur ID to her.
"Y ou' re putting
words right into
my mouth! Here
we go for a 300
Evening star., 1936-08-10
Son Asks Aid of Mother.

When Mrs. Martha Warren opened
the door of her cottage at South Ben
feet, England, she recognized the
man asking for lodgings as her son
whom she believed to have been
killed in the Battle of Jutland 20
years ago.
Evening star., 1936-08-10
Girl Marchers Limited.

Girls in the youth organizations OF
Germany are now limited in their
marches, according to age, those be-
tween 10 and II being permitted to
march only miles or less in three
and one-half hours without a pack.
Evening star., 1936-08-10
tom NEWELL

TOM NEWELL
shouted down
the midway, Ten
cents ten cents.
one dim e, one
tenth part Of a
dollar for one OF
these ~v a l u a b ! e
prizes! Ten cents,
ladies and gentle
men! Don't crowd.
Room for all"
He smiled bitter
ly, for the booth
was deserted. He
looked at Mrs. Tom
Newell, who was
young and pretty
and smiling away
the sadness in her
eyes as she me
chanically twirled
the mum b e r e d
wheel.
Darling. if I
could sell the joint
for a plug g e d
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-12-02
YOUR DESTINY
Bv LIE MARS
ssssseeseaeessssssssssss

The character and talents of those
born between
November FL to December 20
SAGITTARIUS people usually
aim well and hit the mark in all
matters; are outspOken, and de-
test hypocrisy. Are prophetic,
and can tell the outcome CT almost
any enterprise from the beginning.
Born busy and keep busy and mind
their own affairs. Quick, want to
finish one thing before taking up
another. Very careful about de-
tails. Enterprising and far see
ing. Careful in money matters,
but not stingy. The women are
good hOusekeepers and judicious
mothers. These people see and
think of things ordinary mortals
never dream of. Their words
strike home. Are very decided,
and cannot bear to see suffering.
Their generosity is always taken
advantage of, and ing"ates cause
them much sorrow. Quick to an
ger, but quickly over it; they for
give, but never forget. Incline to
expect too much from others less
fortunately placed in the Zodiac.
Should by all means marry one
born between March Fl and April
10 (Aries), also same sign as self
(SagittariuS). Should wear a
TURQUOISE, Carbuncle or Dia-
mond.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-12-02
SCHEDULED GAME
WAS CALLED OFF

Weather conditions caused the
post2onement of the regular So
cial League game scheduled for
yesterday afternoon at Bayview
Park.
Today, Coca-Cola will play Adj
ministration, same pace, 4:3O
p. m.
Thursday, Coca-Cola will meet
Sanitary Department.
Administration will tackle SAM
tary Department on Friday.
The a'Ove are the g.lmes sched-
uled for the rest of this week.
Administration and Sanitary De-
partment are two games behind the
schedule. These contests will be
played next week.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-12-02

'1Oir~ F7 SaRH

By BAILEY WOLFE

its g ID humor and he pl.. with a
fork sulkily.
Sally thought how like he was to
Ray when something crossed him. She
loved him for being boyish and rough
and for being large and blond and
unlike the men in her own family. But
she was not ready to say she loved
him.
Don't be silly" .i'''t "'"s ~
"All right" Terry threwoff his dis
appointment. Listen. Sally, this is
what I,wanted to ask you---will you
go with me to Greensboro Thursday
night while talk to old Gates? viii
you, Sally? l can talk him into any
thing if you're along" ..3dt = }..tt
'Oh. Terry" Sally. remembering
her promise that morning, was swept
by depression as swift as Terry's.
you won't do il, then" Terry glow
cred at her. hurt and angry. you
don't care whether 1 get the job or
not"
"You don't understand. promised
Mother"
"Oh, hangl What's the matter with
her, now? Does she think I'm going
to tailspin with you all the way to
Greensboro"
"It's-it's Tip" said Sally miserably.
"She's afraid I'm getting Tip inter-
ested in flying"
What if you are? Snap out of it,
Sally. The kids are big enough to do
what they please, now. Show little
will of your own, why don't your"
Terry spoke irritably.