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Evening star., 1939-08-27
Royal Business Shows
Way in Feature
Al Marlboro
Crowd Of 10000, Record
For Track, Sees Her
Beut BIu Blob
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, Nd, Aug.
26.-Royal Business, owned by Capt.
Ewart Johnston Of Boyce, Va, was
hailed as queen of the half-milers
today by 10000 race fans, the largest
attendance ever at this track, after
she had picked up 124 pounds and
raced 6la furlongs over slow track
in 1:26ls to capture the Marlboro
Hotel Handicap.
1t was Royal Business 17th race
of the year and she sparkled as she
registered her eighth victory.
Scores in Stretch Rush.
After being allowed to settle into
her stride in the opening three
eighths, she rushed like wild horse
from sixth place on the back stretch
to finish on the extreme outside of
the track and win by two lengths.
She paid $4.4O
G. S. Jennings Bla Blah, carry
ing 108 pounds, set the early pace,
UuV SdFC way W 1tOydl ouSulcSS
after swinging into the home stretch.
However, Bla Blah showed a clever
effort to take the place from E. A.
Stones Airwin, that beat five others.
AS the field crossed the finish line,
Lou Machado fell from Traumerei,
owned by S. M Simpson of Wash
ington. The gelding dashed around
the turn and jumped the fence.
Machado, who was shaken up, can
celed his mounts for the remainder
of the day.
Allgaier Wins First Two.
The apprentice H. Allgaier, looked
upon as the most promising rider
performing here, won the days first
two races to bring his total for the
meeting to seven.
H. o. Wits Tavern registered his
sixth victory in l3 races, when he
stepped the 5ia furlongs of the
fourth in 1:092s. He paid $3.50.
Evening star., 1939-08-27
Norrogonsett Results
sy the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
FIRST ,RAcE-Purss, $1,000: claiming;
3;ysaE-olds &; I and up; 8 fqrlonss 6o On On
Broomoria tGlaug) 1880 4.s0
Dreel tOros) $50
Patchpocket. Armstrong and inactive.
SECOND RAcE.Purse.s $1,000: claim
Ing: 3.year-olds and uo: 8 turlonss. -, oo
sed sTipsf afare 1mfT fTiedman Mnn $40 ssSS aIS IS
Fast Express 'stout1 ESQ
Polly Girl. Gala Star ROYAL Bird. Kiavs
Pernant, Blaze Of Glory. Bob c. and Pack
Saddle.
THIRD RACE tsubstitute)--Purse, ST.
200; claiming: 3-year-olds and up fur
zasabox Packer, 11.eo 800 40 4ssoo
d Secret Secret Chatter hate 'Adams> 40 $50
Also ran2Brintant Nell. Cut Emerald,
Srech and Second Heaven.
Dead heat for place.
FOURTH RAcE-The Ahepa; purse,
s.; 81 200 200. 22ocyear-olds; 2o. 8 furiongs, oo ooo
True e0il Knishtess @ tscheih lou 40 40 s.55oo
City Talk (BalaskD $50
Also ran Do Believe. One O. One, Iron
Bar, Door Bell and Circus.
FIFTH RACE-The James c. Thornton
Memorial Handicap purse, $4,000 added
3-year -olds; 1ls miles.
Porter's Mite tAdamsl 1920 $50 $50
Challedon lRichards) 2.6O 24O
Montsin lTaylor) 40
Time. 52As.
Also ran-Thellusson. Scarlet Raider
and Counterpoise.
SIXTH RACE-The Warren; purse. ST.
300: allowances; 3-year-olds and UP:
furlongs.
Liberty Flight (Ch'lton) $50 ESQ go
The Fighter tSmith) 2.90 $50
Dizzy Dame tOrosl 800
Also ran-Ranse Dust and Panther
Greek.
SEVENTH RACE-Purse, $1,000: claim
ing; ,3-year-olds and up; | mile. 20 yards
Proph adams $50 46O $40
Routine tCaffarellal 500 $50
Kenyon C tMcDonald) 21O
Time. 1:462s
Also ran-Trina Somali, Merrymood.
EIGHTH RACE-Purse, $1,000; claim
ing: 3-year-olds and up; Lie miles
Baby Sweep tG, SMITH 1880 $50 40
Eva R. tAdams) 100 46O
Dark Friend (Charlton) $40
Time. 80.
Also ran-Great Blaze. Jollyjack. Trag-
gat, Sam alexander and San Pietro.
Evening star., 1939-08-27
Crash FotuI to Meyers,
Veteran Auto Racer

By the Associated Press.
HAMBURGER, N. Y, Aug. 26.-
Glenn Meyers, 80, jackson, Mich,
veteran automobile racer, was killed
in a four-car crash at the Erie
County Fair grounds today. z
State Trooper Alex Larson said
another driver was injured and two
escaped unhurt.
The accident occurred during . g.
mile race on q half mile dirt track.
Evening star., 1939-08-27
WASHINGTON PARK (Fast.
NARRAGANSETT PARK.

BY the Associated Press.
Fast Track.
1-Cleaning Time, Carrying Time,
Balkos Maid.
2-High Plaid, Pair Of Dice, Burgo
Trail
3-Graistack, Billionaire, Free Child.
EHeel Up, Set. Sure Cure.
5-Towrope, Miamba Girl, Dark
Beau.
6-Boston Pal, Be Jabbers, Drift
Along.
7-Almarine, Building Trades, West
Acre.
esprit, Peachypie, Hurry Ann.
9-Dinah Desmond, Ell Puma, Mo-
lasses Bob.
Best Bet-BOSTON PAL.
Evening star., 1939-08-27
Goes Is Miles an Hour
For Motor Cycle Title
~ the Associated Press.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Aug. 26-Les-
ter Hillbish of Reading, Pa, piloted
his motor cycle at an average speed
of more than rs miles an hour to
win the national championship So
mile cycle race on the New York
State Fair grounds mile dirt track
this afternoon.
Evening star., 1939-08-27
SEVENTH RACE-DEEPWICK,
ELSIE ], WILD DAY.

DEEPWICK won his last at
Hagerstown. He has been given
a short rest and comes up fit
and ready. ELSIE j has early
speed and will be dangerous.
WILD DAY is whispered as the
sleeper.
Evening star., 1939-08-27
CONSENSUS AT SARATOGA.
Fast Track.

Sack, Dandy Gal, Sustainer.
2-Sneaky Henry, Boston Fair, Girls
talina.
3-Barnet, Sun Superlette, Straight
Lead.
4-Blazing Heat, Redlin, Smart
Crack.
5-Hertz-Riley entry, Mazda, Purple
King.
6-Dicty Step, Mahdi, Zenana.
7-Heinicke Della Porta entry,
Gyral, Blond Spook.
Best Bet-BARNET.
Evening star., 1939-08-27
Virginia Chess Sturs
To PIoy at Stounton
BY the Associated Press,

STAUNTON, Va, Aug. 26.-
The Virginia Chess Federation will
hold Its annual tournament at the
Stonewall Jackson Hotel here Sep
tember "a. Three rounds will be
played each day Of the tourney.
Evening star., 1939-08-27
Tnrt Ne,vs and Comment
By GREG JOHNSON

first two days of the meeting sailed
well ahead of similar days last
year. A severe rain, which in
undated the track and part of the
wagering department, slowed things
yesterday. but today's attendance
and wagering were such that Gen.
eral Manager Joseph A. Farrell will
be able to wind up his first week
with a neat profit.
Numerous worthwhile improve
ments will be made to this plant be-
fore racing starts next year. Far
rell, who was put on the job too late
to carry out the Improvements this
year, is formulating elaborate plans.
Johnny Shanks, Washington vet
eran who has been riding in grand
style this year. stands a royal
chance of being this meetings lead
ing winning rider. He is extremely
popular with race goers.
Evening star., 1939-08-27
WASHINGTON PARK.

By the Chicago Daily News.
First Up, Pecks Bad Boy, Moon
bow.
2-Ovid, Land of Rheims, Vivianna
3-Say When, Eli Yale, Honored
Miss.
4-Perfect Rhyme, Valdina Farms,
Hope Call.
5-For Romance, Russia, Seventh
Inning.
6-Me o My, Corker. Free Spirit.
7-Motion Picture, Texline, Cardi-
bre.
easy Sailing, Dead Calm, Little
Tramp.
Best Bet-PERFECT RHYME.
Evening star., 1939-08-27
T H I IRD r ACE SMALL
CHANGE, SCHLEY BUCK,
TIL EVRIES Ian

SMALL CHANGE is one of the
most consistent performers in
the Bond stable. He will be hard
to turn back. SCHLEY BUCK
won his last test here. TULEY-
RIES LAD has been racing con-
sistently,
Evening star., 1939-08-27
SIXTH RACE-SCHLEY CO.
REE, BEST POLICY, CHAL-

SCHLEY GOREE keeps right
on winning races. This colt is
better than generally considered
and has an edge here. BEST
POLICY is as good as her last
galloping win. CHALOTAUR
will be in the scramble.
Evening star., 1939-08-27
FOUR tn r A c E-BLABLAH,
CORVALLIS, TULEYRIES

BLABLAH, turned in a splen-
did try Saturday and just did
fail to earn the verdict. She
Evening star., 1939-08-27
FIFTH ROOKIE
HERnn JVnE AIrEnUN

BROOKE HEROD copped his
last in such an easy manner I
must take him to come back
with a repeat victory. LYDE is
consistent. She likes the footing
here, AUFOIN is looking for
the right spot.
Evening star., 1939-08-27

EIGHTH RACEAPurse. 81 1000; claim
Ing; 3-year-olds and up: ~ miles.
Mr.. Smith &C.. OroD 24.80 1880 $50
Lifeguard (Bodiou) $3.50 1900
Swift Spot {Ryan) 1880
Time. 1:63as.
Also ren-Shema Thrush, Respha, Rock
sally, Oddesas Pride, Lee Torch. Wartnea,
Emporium. 1n1comtra. and Assn6.
Evening star., 1939-08-27
Rossvun's Comment
Selections for q Fast Track at Marlboro
BEST BET-BROOKE HEROD.

may take the major honors to-
morrow. CORVALLIS and
TULEYRIES LIN for the minor
positions.
Evening star., 1939-08-27
Races Into Juvenile Crown Contest With Grand Union Hotel Win
Racing Selections
For omorroW

BY the Louisville Times.
SARATOGA East.
Sack, Borrowed Time, Irish Lark.
2-Tin Devil, Star Wagon, Egress.
3-Barnet, Straight Lead, Woof
Wool.
+Redlin, Rehearsal, Sketchbook.
5-Count Dor, Journey On, Milk
Punch.
6ISaunderstown, High Vote, Half
Time.
7-Taunton, Blond spook, Some
Boy.
Best Bet-REDLIN.
NARRAGANSETT (SIow).
1-Apprehend, Squawker, Maebeau.
2-High Plaid, Burgoo Trail, Cannon
Ball.
3-Billionaire, Notice Me, Wise Deci-
sion.
4-Set, Heel Up, Race Rider.
5-Scrooge, Dark Beau, Tanganyika.
6-Boston Pal, Drift Along, Last
Message.
7-Almarine, Principessa, New Deal.
8-Almac, Brass Monkey, Officiate.
Sci Puma, Peaceful, Toni.
Best Bet-SET.
WASHINGTON PARK Fast.
moody, First Up, Jack Alex.
2-Magic Moon, Sis Ormont, LOU
don.
3-Eli Yale, Say When, Rhett.
4-Valdina entry, Hope Call, BOb'S
Squad.
5-JameS, Russia, Banola.
6-Corker, Muscle In, Me OMy.
Gross Ruff, Skynbreeze, Texline.
8-Vassar, Easy Sailing, Dead Calm.
Best Bet--VALDINA ENTRY.
Evening star., 1939-08-27
Washington Park Results
BY the Associated Press.

FIRST RACE-Purse. 5000: claiming:
3-year- -olds and UP: l mile.
Kins Carl tRollins) $50 ESQ $50
Larry MARTINI 4.6U $50
Extended tPariso) T.4O
Time. ] 80
Also ran-Arthur B.. Queenie, Goggles
Wild West. Invincible. Powder Box. Alspur
and Merry Caroline.
SECOND RACE-Purse, 5000; claiming;
2-year-olds: 8 furlongs.
Pell Nell tWells) 700 $50 $50
Bunny Rabbit tMarinellN 420 $50
Arched (Montgomery) $50
Time. 1:13.
Also ran-Crusheen, O-Play, Toast, Little
Abner Perfect Maid. Illinois Tom, Royal
Land, Brown Street and My Mommy.
DAILY Double paid $11.20
Evening star., 1939-08-27
FIRST RACE-RED WRACK,
BUSY BIRD. WAGOLD.

RED WRACK has improved in
each race. He should graduate
tomorrow. BUSY BYRD is as
good as his last victory suggests.
WAGOLD has worked swiftly
for this outing.
SECOND RACE-SHORTS, AS
TER PRINCESS, ,NEEDMORE.
SHORTS has disappointed in
recent starts but has trained
swiftly and is reported ready.
ASTER PRINCESS is a maiden
but good one. NEEDMORE
copped at Bel Air.
Evening star., 1939-08-27

Wagering and attendance the
Evening star., 1939-08-27
Saratoga Results

Apprentice allowance claimed.
Clear and fast
Evening star., 1939-08-27

SEVENTH RACE-Handicap: purse,
81. 900: 3-year-olds and up: 6 furlongs.
a Robert l. (RodriRuez) $40 2.40 $50
Grasscuttcr (Garner) 4.60 400
a Unerring (Ryan) ESQ
Time. 1:114s.
Also ran-Dusty Dawn, Dusky Prince,
Bob's Boys, KINGS Blue, Opera Star and
Noble Boy.
Woolford Farm entry.
Evening star., 1939-08-27

THIRD RACE-Purse. 81, ,ooo claiming:
Little Drift MARTINI $500, 1880 1920
Mascot (Clutter) l3o.oo osso SO
Marbold (Oros) o2o
Also ' ran@Ideal Fungi. San Luis Rey,
Baranca. Polycletus, The Boxer, Happy
Road, Chance Star. Working Girl and
Butter.
FOURTH RACEPurse. 81 900: claim
Psi.I iag soptSS and uD 1880 iuron sso
Briery Parisol 800 $50
Commission tGarner) 4.2O
Also '' rari.Allanwood The Thrush.
Dressy. More News and Gallant Stroke.
purse. s.. .odo; s-year-olds; farlonss.
Potranco (Bodtou) $40 400 $40
. Dewey Dawn (RicharO $50 900
All Lizzie tOIos) 5.40
Also ran-Darby Dienst. Dream, goat.
a Inscolad.. valdine Quest, Dollarville. Re-
lief. Designer. Pink Gal Alhalon. Black
Brummel
s s Tss Ta0!tsTs s2cal rsHas ssssl: sns1s; sasiy.
SIXTH RACE-The Great Western
Handicap: purse. $4,000, added: 3-year-
Some Count (Ryan) $3.50 1910 7.2O
Show Up (Clutter) 1890 $50
a Viscounty .Pariso) $40
Time, 80 4-b.
Also ranHsr Ter, Reish and. nlsa Eagle Nd Pass a
' v Valdina a' Farm entry.
b Clyman and Bieber entry.
Evening star., 1939-08-27
Marlboro Entries
For 7 omorrow
SECOND RAcE-Purse, s4Oo; claiming

d-b ITHpmaH and Z. SteWart entry.
&C. F. Cook and Mrs. M Durant
entry.
Evening star., 1939-08-27
Saratoga Entries
For, Tomorrow

Nv the Associated Press,
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-02-23
SYNOPSIS

Kelsey Hare young architect convalescing
from breakdown, meets Martin Holmes,
struggling author. in storm on lake near
Moldavia. N. Y. Caught In doWnpour they
seek Shelter at Holmes estate, Holmes
holm," which by its air of decay gives evil
ment. Kelsey suggests renting room and
settles down there. Finding Holmes study
ing newspaper picture of Park avenue
debutante. Kelsey learns that story by
Holmes has been rejected in 5000 con-
test run by Purity Pictures, A. Leon Sny-
perturbation, in which the winner of Mys-
terry Beauty contest will star. Kelsey buys
the manuscript from Holmes and rents his
house. One of the conditions of the deal is
that Kelsey adopt Holmes pen name, TEN
pleton Sayles." After Holmes departs on
Kelsey leaves unopened. Chunk, odd man
servant, places the debutantes picture on
the mantel. The Park Avenue Van STRAIT
tens, at breakfast with their niece Marion.
are Mortified to find her picture in the paper
as one of ten remaining contestants for the
gett Morse. admirer, has entered Marion's
picture on bet. She is threatened with
being taken abroad until the scandal dies
down. and decides adventurously to 60
through with the contest In the offices of
A. Leon Snydacker. heir to the .Pecketts
other beauties. She makes friends with
Gloria Glamour, flip professional beauty
contestant. At lunch together, they meet
Moby Dickstein. Snydacker's press agent
and factotum. Snydacker is overwhelmed
with Marion's beauty and "class," to which
Darling" Moby is referred to Holmes for
information on Sayles. Gloria takes the
call. Hare Is interrupted in his rewriting
by two callers.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-02-23

could help it. In fact, he had scut-
tied up the tree, temporarily dis
turbing placidly grazing Holstein
grade" upon hearing Moby Dick
STEMS distant horn, because of
definite indisposition for human
companionship. Unhappily, in an
unsuccessful attempt to secret HIM
self more effectively he slipped and
made betraying commotion among
the leaves.
"Why, do believe it's our hero"
exclaimed Marine. ''What are you
doing up there?"
II came here on business" was
the stiff rejoinder, as he slid to the
ground. He was playing for time
and searching his soul for practi-
cable explanation.
Moby, who had now succeeded in
coaxing the car back upon the road
way, and had been introduced to
Kelsey by the girls, addressed his
new acquaintance.
you'll pardon my natural curios-
ity, but do you live in that tree?"
He says he was there on bust
ness" contributed Marine.
"What kind of business is up a
tree?" inquired Gloria.
"Maybe it's private" suggested
Marine.
''Not specially" said the tree-sit-
ter.
'Then what is the answer? Tell
Auntie," encouraged Gloria.
'It's situation in a story I'm
working on"
"What was the story you were
working on?" inquired Gloria, show
ing polite interest.
''It's called Love Beyond Sim I"
"Hey?" Moby Dickstein's chin
jerked upward. "You say you're
working on it?"
eyes. Why not?"
"What d'you mean, workin' on it?
It's all written, amt it?"
''Not in final form. I'm rewriting
it,"
"For the luvva Mike, what for?"
"I'm not satisfied with it yet"
$50 what?" demanded the puz-
zled Moby.
$50 I'm trying to improve it.
Make it better, you know"
"Td say it was good enough if it
was me. Fifteen thousand smack
ers worth of Love Beyond Sind do
me quite nicely. What d'you think
you're shootin' for? Twenty grand?"
An expression of such helpless be-
wilderment overspread the young
mans ingenious face that Marine
again interposed.
"Wait a minute, Moby. l don't
believe he knows what it's all
about"
''No; I don't believed do"
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-02-23

bound in Moldavia until late the
following afternoon. They then set
forth to pay their first formal call
upon Templeton Sayles.
Moby Dickstein drove like man
on life-and-death errand. The two
girls bounced about in the rear seat
of the open convertible. At a Slip
perry curve overlooking the lake just
short of Holmesholn they skidded
into a shallow ditch. Gloria uttered
a short, sharp yelp as the car start
ed to tip over but thought better of it
and righted itself. Something like
an echo of her cry sounded near at
hand. All three looked about them.
There was nothing animate in sight
but an animal peacefully grazing
under massive maple.
"Maybe that bird was right last
night" said Moby Dickstein, "and
the place is haw-aw-awnted."
The haunt inadvertently coughed.
''Why, I do believe it's up that
tree" said Marine.
go and see what's bitin' him,
you girls" directed Moby, while
I look over the car"
Marine walked forward few rods,
accompanied by Gloria, advanced
to the fence, leaned on the rail, and
hailed.
There was no answer. The So
called Templeton Sayles was not
receiving callers that day, if he
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-02-23
Cultivation of Quaintness Is Found
Good Box Office by Ozark Residents

If you've never been a hillbilly,
then you can't imagine how rich and
full life has become to us native
Ozarkers, writes Lucille Movies in
the University Review.
After going along all these years,
struggling to conform to tiresome
standards of civilization, we sudden
ly are bounced upon by an excited
world begging us to be primitive.
All we have to do to meet the new
expectations is to rock in a split
hickory chair from morning until
night, singing ''The House Carpen-
ter" or Lord Thomas Wedding"
If we can collect a gaunt houn'
dawg or two to lie at our feet and
scratch fieas while we sing, then
there is increased applause.
$50 you're native?" they ask us
breathlessly.
Modestly we admit it. Then we
limp little. That's so they'll know
we haven't been wearing shoes very
long and that the pesky things still
feel powerful pinchy.
We can remember when it used to
make us fightin' mad if they asked
us $50 you're native?" in that Gu
rious tone of voice. Our resent
ment, however, drifted away when
being hillbilly became good box
office.
Now we push our splint bonnet
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-02-23

She smiled at Kelsey in a manner
that thrilled him with a combined
warmth of happiness and deadly
chill of dismay.
"Give me that, Chunk" he or
dered sharply, but the girl was hold
ing out her hand for it and the
monster was under her spell.
She read the inscription. "Miss
Adelina Ashcan, the Park Avenue
Debutter. That's a pretty conceit,
too"
Kelsey whirled upon the beaming
Chunk. Get out of here before I
kill you," he bawled.
With frightened yelp, Chunk fled.
"Now you've hurt his feelings"
accused Marine. mot to mention
mine. They're absolutely lacerat-
ed"
"I-I-I-I never" began the wretch
ed Kelsey, II didn't mean
"Oh, lay off, kid" said Gloria
out of the side of her mouth nearest
Marine. "The poor sirnp's on the
grids."
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-02-23

himself" interpreted Moby.
"What is this A. Leon person..
A lunatic?"
IA highly improper question" re-
buked A. Icons right-hand man
with dignity. ''He happens to be
President of Purity Pictures"
$50 the telegram claimed. He
seemed to be upset about something
and wanted me to come somewhere
and straighten it out"
what are we goin' to do about
this bird?" inquired Moby. "Hey,
listen. I'll give it to you in INSTALL
ments. You-won-the Purity Pic
tures-World- Contest-Prize. Got
it?"
"With-with this story?"
Sure, with this story. What story
were you figurin' on winnin' it
with, may I ask your"
with Love Beyond Sin?'" qua
vered Kelsey.
"Think he's going to throw ft?"
asked Gloria solicitously.
"I'm tellin' you, amt I? With
Love Beyond Sin.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-02-23

"Then it's time he got onto him
SELF" stated Gloria.
"See here; you are Templeton
Sayles, aren't your" from Marine.
A gulp, followed by faint muir
muir, seemed to indicate assent.
"And Love Beyond Sim is your
story?"
eyes" Here he was on firm
ground. Hadn't he bought and paid
for it!
"Was his story" corrected Moby
Dickstein. cts ours now"
"Ours?" queried elsey.
"Whose?"
Purity Pictures. What d'you
think we're payin' you fifteen thou
sand shiny dollars for?"
"Pay whom how much for WHAT"
babbled the dazed Kelsey.
'I'm tellin' you,' said Moby and
told him again.
"But' the picture company re-
turned the manuscript" protested
Kelsey, remembering wildly the
real authors disgust and disappoint-
ment.
''That was mistake"
without so much as a note"
''Listen, DO. Didn't you get
telegram, explaining?"
'There was telegram. It didn't
explain anything. 1t didn't even
mean anything"
"a. Leon must have drafted it,
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-02-23
AUTHOR OF
1T HAPPENED
ONE NIGHT

"Oh, my good Lord Almighty!"
"And now he's going to break
down and cry" said Gloria in dis
gust. "That's gnawing him, any,
way? Are authors always like this?
Fifteen grand, rolling into my pock-
ct, wouldn't hang any crepe on my
soul.''
"Come up to the house and we'll
have cocktails" mumbled tn e
young man. They followed him. in.
"Glunk!" he shouted. "Ice."
The faithful henchman appeared
with a large chunk between his
hairy paws. At first sight of the
girls, he dropped it on the floor. The
irregular triangle of his three pro-
tuberant fangs outlined a pleased
smile.
"Gal," he pronounced.
"Sweet cheese m crackers!
Where'd you get the hairy bear?"
cried Gloria.
Chunk ambled over, stood before
Marine and executed series of &C.
static bobs. Call" he repeated.
"Nice gall
you've made a hit, baby" re-
marked Moby.
Before Kelsey could interpose,
Chunk had snatched the printed
photograph from the mantel and
held it aloft.
"Why, it's me!'' said the original
of it, "How ever did that get here?"
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-02-23
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women like yourself who really want to
reduce yet don't expect miracles overnight
who are willing to faithfully follow
most simple, inexpensive and pleasant g.
day plan, we suggest this easy method
First of all go light on fatty foods and
sweets. Eat beautifully of lean meats, fresh
fruits and vegetables. And for proper
functioning by removal of accumulated
wastes be sure to take half teaspoonful
of Kruschen in hot water every morning.
Kruschen is made right here in u. S. A.
from famous English formula.
And let's get this straight right now
about Kruschen. 1t is not harmful. 1t is
NOT just one salt as some people may
ignorantly believe. Look on the box!
You'll see 1t is blend Of active miner.
ais which-when dissolved in water-is
similar to the famous medicinal Spa
waters where wealthy women have gone
for years.
A jar of Kruschen costs but few cents
and lasts weeks. Get a jar RIGHT
AWAY! At druggists everywhere.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-02-23
Origin of Name Coney Island

Fortune says: "No one knows ex-
actly how Coney Island came by it's
name. There are those who claim
that it derives from the cone-shaped
sand dunes Of the original beach.
And there are others who believe
that it is perversion of Colman-
the name of a sailor on Henry Hud-
sons Half-Moon, who was killed by
Indians in an unexplained brawl.
But the most heavily supported and
most plausible tradition is that the
early Dutch settlers found hordes of
rabbits scampering across the sand
dunes and called it Konijn eiland
or Rabbit island, Of which Coney
was a logical and gradual deriva-
ton"
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-02-23

back from our frank countenance.
smooth out the creases in our store
boughten calico dress and coyly
say:
Jest call me hillbilly."
II the stranger prefers to call us
"ridge-runner'' or "haw-eater"
that's all right, too. We're getting
broad-minded. Some experts say
that we feminine Ozarkers are chill
nancies." That one, though, doesn't
get over well. So we conform to
the vernacular the tourists know
best.