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Evening star., 1954-04-23
Dr.. EIIicoft Leaving
Montgomery Health
Post After u Years

DR.. v. L. Ellicott. so, who has
been Montgomery County health
officer for % years. has submit
ted his resignation so he can
take post with the Maryland
State Health Department.
His letter of resignation to take
effect at a date to be determined
later. reached Harold F. Ham
mond, president of the Mont
gomery County Council, yester-
day Mr. Hammond said no i'm
mediate action is required.
Staff Grew from 4 to 80.
DR.. Ellicott has supervised a
phenomenal growth of the
county health department since
he came to Montgomery in April,
1882. From a staff of four, the
department has grown to SO.
His first annual budget was SILL
600 and this year is about $780,
900.
From a small suite in the old
courthouse in Rockville. his de-
partment last fall moved into a
sprawling, ultra modern health
center attached to the new
County Office Building.
Married and the father of two
children. DR.. Ellicott was an
epedimologist for 10 years in
Baltimore before going to Mont
gomery County. He took his
MD. and Ph.D. degrees at Johns
Hopkins. He lives in Bethesda.
Feels Challenge.
"The State Department of
Health has asked me if / would
be willing to transfer from
Montgomery County to the CEN
tral Office of the State Depart
ment of Health to devote all of
my time to the States chronic
illness program" DR.. Ellicott
wrote. while I greatly regret
leaving my present position as
county health officer, I believe I
should accept the States re-
quest.
"The chronic illness program
represents. I think. the most
serious of all health problems
and the development of an
effective program is great
challenge"
Evening star., 1954-04-23
Virginia High School Seniors
ToGet Test Of Writing Ability

The local school division will
decide if it wants to partici-
pate. The essays are to be writ
ten under teachers supervision.
A discussion of written and
oral expression in the schools
curriculum consumed a major
part of yesterdays monthly
board meeting.
Robert Y. Button of Culpeper
had raised the question at an
earlier meeting that colleges re-
ported writing appeared to be
about the weakest link in Vir-
ginia high school students
PREPARATION.
Evening star., 1954-04-23
BY the Associated Press

RICHMOND, April %. - The
State Board of Education wants
to know how we'll graduating
Virginia high school seniors
have learned to write.
The board is asking the SEN
iors this year to submit 250-to-
400-word essays on What
Graduation Means to Me-"
Alfred L. Wingo, the State De-
partment of Education'S re-
search supervisor, told the board
here today "a few hundred" of
the papers will be graded and
used as sample.
Evening star., 1954-04-23
Experienced Advertisers Prefer The Star
Sonforized Selling
Blue chombroys for Fun

SoHEoT'zeo S0ItIn9
Blue chombroys for Fun
Left: halter striped blue
or red and white. 2.98
Striped shorts, blue or red.
Rear pocket. $50
Right: Old friend with
new whom the MILDLY,
with sleeve pocket under
embroidered insignia. Re-
versibIe red or blue
striped diekey. SOS
Pedal pushers, solid blue
or blue striped. 4.95
On the hook:
blue denim shorts $50
Sizes 10 to l6.
WGL-Teen Age Apporel,
4th Floor
=. oIso Chevy Chase
and Alexandria M
Evening star., 1954-04-23

Nancy Prickett
Fairfax High School
Hi, Everybody
Easter is past and Summer
is on its way. Picnics, beach
parties and wiener roasts are
coming up. and it's time to be
thinking of the play togS you'll
need. Denim now comes in
plaidS. stripes and solid colors
and it's an ideal fabric for
shorts, pedal pushers and
jeans.
If you are really in the
swing, a pair Of Bermuda
shorts is a must in your sum-
mer wardrobe.
Woodward & Lothrop has a
wonderful selection to choose
from. I'll be in Woodies Teen
Department on the 4th Floor
tomorrow from IL to S Come
in and see me. I would love
to show you around.
While you are there don't
forget to sign the Teen Guest
Book.
Nancy Prickett
Fairfax High School
Evening star., 1954-04-23

"dis them eraxy pants -.
they're the most
LETT:
Peeeed chino pants Of
Sonforized cotton gobor-
dine in khaki or air force
blue. II to 81. 1893
Knit Donnoor washable
cotton shirt. ESQ
right:
Peegers-with contrast
ing soddle-s stitched inserts
down legs and belt and
pocket fIops. Blue, black,
copper, tan, royon and
ocetote eobordine. rs to
81. 9.o5
No-iron seersucker sport
shirt, striped on white
with solid color collar.
1.os
WGL-The Boys Store,
9th Floor
-. oIso Chevy Chose
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05
N. c. FARM POPULATION
DECLINE REFLECTS TREND

North Cardinals farm popula-
ton decreased from 100000 to
l ,481 900 between 1920 and 1850,
while the total population in
creased from 100000 to 4,062,-
coo during the same period. In
SOL per cent of the total state
population, but by 1850 the pro-
portion living on farms was re-
duced to 36.5 per cent.
This picture of decline in both
number and percentage of people
living on farms is fairly typical
of the whole country, according
to Earl Topping, Hyde county
agent for the State College Ex-
tension Service.
For the Nation as whole, the
population rose between 1920
and 1850 from 106,098,000 to $780,
697, 900 people. The number living
on farms fell during this same
period from 31,974,000 to $685.
900. While the total population
was increasing itself by almost a
half, the proportion living on
farms fell from 30.1 per cent to
1876 per cent. Whereas about one
American out of every three re-
sided on a farm in 1920, only
about one in six was a farm re-
sident by 1850.
The proportion of people liv-
ing on farms in the United States
has declined rather steadily since
1910, the earliest date for which
estimates of farm population are
available, but the actual numbers
have fluctuated up and down
in response to war and economic
influences. Even the total num-
bers have trended downward in
the long run however, showing
reduction of 81 per cent in the
four decades between 1910 and
1850.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05
FOR SALE:

1916 y ton Chevrolet panel
truck. Formerly used as B.H.M.
Bookmobile. Sealed bids will be
accepted until 1900 noon Feb. 6,
1854.
May be inspected and bids placed
at Beaufort County School Garage,
Washington, N. C. Bid forms avail
able at School Garage. Sold as is,
where is. No guarantee expressed
or implied.
B.H.M. Library Board reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
1-2S--2t
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05
ocRAcoKE PERSONALS

Ocracoke, Feb. l. The
Woman's Society of the Meth
odist Church met this afternoon,
Monday, at the Church. Mrs.
Elsie Garrish, president, opened
the meeting with prayer. During
the business session the group
discussed the work being done on
the Church Recreation Hall and
voted to secure a new stove for
the hall. The two Society Circles
were reorganized, with approx
imately forty members in each
Circle. Circle No. l will be named
''The Martha Wahab Circle" and
Circle No. will be named THE
Sophie Williams Circle. Each
will meet on next Tuesday night,
Feb. 9th, the former at the home
of Mrs. Kelly ONeal and the
latter at the home of Mrs. Jesse
Garrish. Mrs. Bessie Howard
closed the meeting with an ap-
propriate selection about What
the Church means to U.s."
Rev. Jesse Station of Morehead
City preached at Ocracoke Meth
odist Church on Sunday, While
Rev. Robert Vickery, resident
pastor, conducted services at
Portsmouth, NC. Mr.. Station is
well-known at Ocracoke and his
visit was appreciated by his
many friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Tolson have
been visiting their daughter and
her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Dix
Oaughtery at Chinquapin, NC.
David S. Tolson was home on
leave last week.
Owen Gaskill spent several
days recently in Winston Salem,
NC.
George Simpson left last week
Friday for Norfolk, seeking med
ical advice. He will visit with
his son, John Marvin Simpson
there.
Mrs. Selma Spencer returned
to her teaching duties at the
school last week Friday, after
about months absence due to
illness.
Calvin O'Neal, John P. O'Neal,
Horace Gaskins, Zorababel Gas
kins, and key D. O'Neal were
here last week end from Maps
vile, N. ]. for a visit with their
relatives. key D. will remain
here at Ocracoke.
Eph Esham and Jesse Garrish
are back from a brief trip to
Elizabeth City, NC.
Alton Williams has returned
home to Station Island after a
week end visit here with his
grandparents.
Mrs. Isabel Balance of Hat
teras visited her sister, Mrs. Flea
nor Burrus.
Mrs. James Garrish, Jr., and
son, have returned to their home
at Columbia, S. c.
John Lynn, USCG, visited Mrs.
Lynn last week end.
Mrs. Mamie Howard and Mrs.
Ethel Gaskins spent several days
in Beaufort recently. Mrs. Mack
Womac has returned from Beau
fort. Mr.. and Mrs. Hervey Wahab
were also there recently.
Ocracoke school children rails
ed $165.70 for the 1854 March of
Dimes here at Ocracoke.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

OFFICE SUPPLIES. Loose leaf
ledgers, ledger sheets, columnar
sheets, columnar pads; 2OO-page
and 300-page single entry ledgers;
day books, counter books, type
writer ribbons, typewriter erasers,
typewriter cleaner, and many other
items needed for daily use in your
office. TIMES PRINTING CO.,
Inc, Mantee. If
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Use leftover chicken or turkey
this way. Put a layer of drained
canned asparagus in shallow
heat-proof dish; add a layer of
thinly sliced chicken or turkey;
top with cream sauce and gen.
erous sprinkling of grated Par
mesan or chedder cheese. Heat in
a moderate oven, putting the
dish under the broiler for a Sc
cond-if necessary-to brown the
top.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05
LEGALS
NOTICE
ENTRY $40 BOOK 5 PAGE 264
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
DARE COUNTY:

Ruford B. Payne Claimant
having produced to the under
signed Entry-Taker writing
signed by himself, that he lays
claim and enters a certain parcel
or tract of land, vacant, unappro-
priated and subject to entry. The
land is situated in Dare County,
Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic
Ocean being the nearest water
courses; The natural boundaries
are:
BEGINNING at the edge of the
Pamlico Sound at a Post located
on the dividing line between the
lands of 2. F. Midget and this
tract of land and running an
easterly course to the west line
of the Park Service lands;
thence turning and running a
&Southerly course along the SAID
Park Service line to the land
formerly belonging to H. V.
Midget; thence turning
and running a westerly course
along the H. V. Midget line to
the Pamlico Sound; thence turn
ing and running in a Northeriy
course along the edge of Pam
leo Sound to the place OF be-
ginning.
Containing by estimation Ten
(1O) Acres more or less
This Entry was made this the
18th day of January 1854.
MELVIN r. DANIELS
Entry-Taker
T-1-22-4tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

Walking is a great adventure
for this husky 17-month-old
Greensboro lad who was stricken
with polio last October. He is
shown here learning to use tot
size clutches with Ronald Martin
Physical Therapist, lending a
hand. The son of Mr.. and Mrs
Claude A. Gilmore, Horace is a
patient in Central Carolina Con-
velescent Hospital. Your dimes
and dollars in the current polio
campaign help supply the sepe-
cial equipment and care he and
other polio victims need.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

? BOY IN SERVICE, or ole
Eiends or relatives long way
from home, will appreciate the
gift Of a years subscription to
this newspaper, only $3.50. 1t is
the cheapest, surest and best way
to send them a letter from home
each week. Don't delay; buy it to-
day. We mail it each week. If
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

Average prices received by
North Carolina farmers for most
commodities they sell increased
slightly during the month ended
December Is.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

Open year round. ANDERSON'S
SUPER MARKET. For rental in
formation write ANDERSON'S
BEACH COTTAGES, Kitty Hawk.
In North Cardinals Far-Famed
Mays Head Kitty Hawk Region.
12-19-tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05
LECALS

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
North Carolina
Dare County.
Having this day duly qualified
as Administrator of the estate of
Lorenzo D. Midget, deceased, of
Waves, Dare County, North Caro-
lima, l hereby give notice to all
persons indebted to his estate to
come forward and make immediate
settlement; and those holding
claims against the said estate will
present them for payment within
TWELVE MONTHS from the date
of this notice or it will be pleaded
in bar of their recovery.
This December 16, 1868.
CHRISTOPHER A. MIDGETT,
Admx., Waves, North Carolina.
T-1-1-6tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

If your baby is teething, give
him a slice of chilled, peeled
apple. The GOODNESS is soothing
to sore gums and apple makes
tastey chewing.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

PANSY PLANTS: SOC per doz.,
winter grass seeds, general nur-
sery stock and house plants. Green
and nursery, corner of Mother
Vineyard road on highway to Fort
Raleigh. Roanoke Island Gardens,
Manteo. N. C. T-1O-23-tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05
WINE GROWERS ASSN
OFFERS MARKETING AID

The North Carolina Associa-
ton for Wine Control has offered
to assist growers throughout the
state in finding a profitable mar
ket for their grapes.
''We hope to be able to sell
every grape grown in North
Carolina" says an announcement
by the association, ''but we will
need the cooperation of the
growers. Those who are interest
ed must act at once. Write the
North Carolina Association fol
Wine Control, Hotel Carolina
Raleigh, N. c., giving your name
and address and an estimate Of
your anticipated grape crop"
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

PRICED TO SELL: My home in
Engelhard, seven rooms and
bath, large lot and garden space
all on highway, also several nice
building lots. Would consider
small down payment and terms
for balance. Ralph L. Roper, No.
lit South Liberty Street, Winston
Salem, N. C. N-19-tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

FOR SALE: 2-bedroom cottage,
frame construction, completely
furnished. Electric kitchen. Locat-
ed at Mays Head. Must be moved
from property. Listed for quick
sale. It's a bargain. E. E. Meekins,
Realtor. Tel. Manteo 101.
T-1-29-tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

When colonial housewife
baked cake, it usually turned
out four to eight times larger
than the average standard cake
of today, according to recipes
collected at the re-established
18th century Bakery, new exhibit
ton shop in Williamsburg, Va.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

THREE UNDERWOOD TYPE
WRITER'S at bargain prices, OPP
crate like new, price ranging from
one third to one half of new ones.
Times Printing Co., Manteo, N. C.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

FOR SALE: Three used Royal
Standard Typewriters. $40 each.
Used only two months since clean
ed and repaired. Contact Swan
Quarter High School; phone 25-6.
H-2-4-1tp
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

BOATS FOR SALE: Anyone wish
ing to purchase a good boat may
do so by contracting Mack's Place,
Wanchese, N. c. Phone 1908.
T-3-27-tfc
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HAVING A BABY? See our an
nouncement cards. Pink or blue.
TIMES PRINTING CO., Inc, Man.
teo. If
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

FOR RENT: Modern 3-bedroom
house completely furni h d
County Street, Manteo. E. E. Meek
ms, Realtor, Phone Manteo 101.
T-1-15-tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

SCHOOL SUPPLIES. Drawing pa
per, construction paper, fountain
pens, compass set, pencils, quad
rifle ruled paper, cross section
drawing paper. TIMES PRINTING
CO., Inc, Manteo. If
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

SEALTEST MILK is now availa-
BILE at your favorite shopping
center in Belhaven, Pantego, and
Bath. Get Sealtest and get the
best. P-2-4-3tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

GETTING MARRIED? See US for
invitations, announcements, special
silver-initialed napkins. TIMES
PRINTING CO., Inc, Manteo. If
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

THERE is NO SUBSTITUTE
FOR
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING
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FOR SALE: Large Evanair oil
burner in good condition. Call
Mrs. Henry Twiford, Manteo, tel.
177-W. T-2-5-3tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

FOR SALE: 4-room house to be
moved from lot in Manteo, COM
plete with plumbing; new roof.
Phone 93-J, Manteo. T-2-5-3tp
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

SECRETARY'S DESKS; double OF
single PEDESTAL; heavy oak.
Times Printing Co., Manteo, NC.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

SINESS OPPORTUNITY.
Huge profits. Set up your own
soft ice cream business-drive-i
or store. Latest model continuous
Electro Freeze freezers. No fran
chise or royalty. Will train you
and can finance complete equip
ment. Electro Freeze Distributor,
1905 W. Trade St., Charlotte, N. C.
Phi. $1,000. P-1-28-4tp
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

ARTIST SUPPLIES. Speed ball
sets, India ink, black drawing
ink, silver ink, white ink, drawing
paper. TIMES PRINTING CO.,
Inc, Manteo. If
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

LOST: Skiff 141a #. Dark gray,
wash boards, deck forward,
bracket oar locks. Reward. Lock-
wood G. Perry, Box SO, Kitty
Hawk, N. c. T-1-29-2tc
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LOST: 15-foot skiff, white with
cream inside. Has washboards.
Drifted during storm week end of
Jan. %. Reward. Notify Dykes
Fishing Center, Manteo. Tel. 209-
WI. T-2-5-3tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

FOR SALE: Silver-initialed paper
napkins, luncheon size. Limited
supply. Get yours while they last.
Initials available are A, B, c, E, F,
X, L, NJ, T, w. Times Printing
Company, Manteo. tt
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

WANTED TO BUY - House and
lot on ocean. Write me what
you have. A. w. Drinkwater.
Phone 26, Manteo, N. C. tt
f-22-tfc
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USED ADDING MACHINE, eight
column; $50 cash. Times Print
ing Co., Manteo, N. G.
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SEE A. w. DRINKWATER if you
want to buy some good land or
a good house. Lots on Beach. In
surance and Bonds. Manteo. N. C..
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

FOR SALE: Large white ducks,
SOC per pound live weight. Call
Mrs. Victor Meekins, Manteo. Tel.
200-J or A. If
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-02-05

For your insurance needs see
w. R. PEARCE, Manteo, N. C.
All kinds Of insurance
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OFFICE DESK, heavy oak, for
sale SIS as is. Times Printing
Co.. Manteo, N. C.
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LETTER OF APPRECIATION

LETTER OF APPRECIATION
To the people of Manteo, we
wish to convey our sincere appre-
citation for your wonderful gener-
osity and kind assistance. In the
near future we hope to thank each
and every one of you personally.
Tom and Irene Gaskill.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Wescott.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-09-03

MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS - New and renewed. Yerna Kaer, Phone 1903. 26-tfe
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-09-03
ST. PHILIPS CHURCH SCHOOL ENROLMENT OPEN SUNDAY

Thls Sunday at 9s30 am. enroll ment will begin for the fall and winter sessions of St. Philips Church School The teaching ses- sions will continue, as last year, on Saturdays from 10 am. to 1l:45 am. with a recess period The first Saturday classes will be September II.
 These are classes for 7. s- partment from preschool ,h junior high-eight classes ii
 Children are encouraged 10 at tend services with their parents on Sunday. The second Sunday Of every month will be Family Sunday at which ev jry child will be required to attend.
 The chief reason for holding the classes on Saturday is that with the extended time which would not
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-09-03

LOXIDE HOMES - Pre-cut lum- Der, Call Hattie Chase 3-tfc
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-09-03
MISS MICHAEL BACK

Returning Wednesday from an all summer travelling vacation, Miss Mary Michael is now at home in the Nolan apartments readying to a. gain teach the fifth grade in the local school.
 She spent several weeks at her home in Sand Point. Idaho. after school let out then travelled south 10 Mexico for two weeks. Ffpm there she travelled to Cuba for a few weeks, returning here via Flor ida, Washington, DC. and St. Louis.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-09-03
CLASSIFIED

FOR SALE-Chrysler sedan. Ph. 137 42-tfc
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-09-03

be possible on a Sunday morning il is possible to give more adequate religious instruction.
 All families who do not have a church home in Wrangell are cord tally invited to send their children to St. Philips Church School.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-09-03
Page Three

dock. s40oOOO. Electric clothes dryer. st50.0oi Thor washing ma chine s75i new q. E. light meter. $25 See Arland Breese. 41-tfe
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-09-03

FOR SALE = 140 acres of. patented land on Farm Island. good furnished house, cabin, sawmill blacksmith shop, warehouse and
Evening star., 1954-06-08
Famous Fables
Bv < & Edoor

DIVERSION. - Theodore
Roosevelt, whose toothy
smile was known the world
over, went to Colorado
shorty after he was elected
President. He asked his Sec
retary of War, William
Howard Taft, to remain in
Washington during his alb
sence.
The press got wind of it,
and the cartoonists had a
field day depicting Taft. a
mountain of a man, sitting
on top of the Capitol to
keep the lid down.
Roosevelt got a big kick
out of the cartoons. Upon
his return to Washington,
the first thing he did was to
call Taft.
You did a fine job while
I was away" he said. land
I want you to know that
I'm mighty grateful"
"I didn't do a thing" re-
torted Taft, disgruntled. 81
only became the laughing
stock of the country"
That's just what I mean,"
grinned Roosevelt. "I want
to thank you for turning the
attention of the country
from my teeth to your
stomach!"