HR BABIES, WASTEBASKETS, POLITICS (© by D. J. Walsh.) 08S PETER DOOLEY descended heavily from his car, slammed its door and stalked across the pavement toward the old red courthouse. He scowled at four blond children playing around a small coyote tied to a wire not far from the win- dows of the jail. Must be the kide of that woman, It was to see “that woman” he had on a busy day driven to the county seat from pParmalee, twenty miles away, the flourishing city of the county. It was to see “that woman” and tell her a few things. How she had ever got the oflice of resister of deeds was beyond him, ex- pert politician though he The farmers had inexplicably for her, everybody in the county, in fact, save the intelligent citizens of Parma- lee. And now there were complaints, Naturally. A woman with a great wild mob of children trying to run an county No wonder, ints had come largely frown nomina- Wis, voted important office ! the compia Bill Platt who had run for the tion and Bill's friends, but there was some ground for them. [It was hard on the party to have an in efficient officerholder drawing a fat salary and doing nothing. Boss Dooley tramped savagely the stairs. “She'll tell term, she'll no doubt up growled. "I get a ] geconad know it. out!” he doesn’t she'll she's drove get her she tell get She'll brats, ow out, ‘er so out before stay at that's what threw open the door the sign “Office of the Register of Deeds.” Well—. At a long desk sal a blond ycung woman with her head bent over papers. At a desk with his back to door a lank figure of a man stood writing assiduously in cer- Tg? home 'n’' tend she'll do.” beneath too. to ‘er He the tain great canvas-backed books. The room was very still save for a small, mysterious shuffling and rattling some- where. The room was clean, orderly. The head of the was attractively sleek. cool, rather severe blue dress. She did look up immediately upon the trance of Bose Dooley. When she it was with evident reluctance, papers before her possessing an terest no visitor might approach. she recognized Boss Dooley—as in the country did not?—smiled held out a hand across the desk, did not rise, was not effusive, “Will you sit down, please?” said in a cool, He Like a schoolboy Boss Dooley room again suave for faint shuffiing and rattling that not from the top of the low desk n young woman She wore a not pleasant Yoice, tied The the came sat down. tongue Sut down, became still, from the high desk where absorb the man. Doss sitting and waiting for “that woman” to give him her attention, be- came, In spite of himself, al least ex- ternally off. A re. dolent washed through a his thick yet edly worked Dooley, still cooled breeze of rain high window and neck. But { nice way to treat a man of some im- portance, now wasn't it? Couldnt leave off looking at a bunch of a minute to hear what he had to sa Well, hear good when she did pay him some at Hm, a breeze. Say, heck did that noise come from. The young blond woman button. A girl came from ing “Yes, “Make and return at one for dictation.” “Yeo, Mrs. Foster.” The girl disappeared. Mrs. Foster glanced presently at her wrist, smiled at Mr. Dooley. “You are coming to lunch us, Mr. Dooley,” she sald, and wrote rap- idly small we talk.—Horace,” she then murmured. The lank man turned from the high desk. He was kindly, not too force ful, inoffensive, middle-aged. He took the paper. And then he stooped at Mre. Foster's side. He picked up something and set it for a moment on the top of the desk. It was a waste- basket. The wastebasket was large. A blue comforter lined it. Different kinds of rattles were tied to its rim, “Horace” lifted out a baby perhaps nineteen months old, draped it expert ly over his arm, walked to the door, disappeared. With the baby's depar- ture, the queer nolse ceased, leaves, came fanned say, this was a papers and she'd nice room. Mrs, two carbons oiled girs Foster,” the said. of this, please, with on a paper, "so can Mr. Dooley continued to wait, Mrs, Foster continued to work with papers, A whistle blew. Mrs, Foster with swift fingers rearranged the papers, weighted them and rose, smiling, cool, kind, “businesslike” and yet the con- sglderate hostess, “1 have been wanting to see you, Mr. Dooley,” she said. “I have, as you know, an unusual opportunity for keeping in touch with the develop ments over the county, I have been interested In the coal situation down in the southwest corner. Dongola ie growing. Believe the party ought to be doing some pioneer work there—" Peter Dooley was interested In the Dongola coal lands. RBagerly be fol lowed the blue-clad slim figure of the register of deeds of Latrasse county down the stalrs, asking questions, re- celying surprising answers, The wom. an had a head on her. + At sight of them at the courthouse door the four children left off baiting the coyote to run smiling up to Mrs, Foster. . “5 must walk with Mr, Dooley, children, today,” she said. “Run on and wash up for lunch, Our house 18 only a block south, Mr. Dooley. We always walk.” She continued to discuss the affairs of the party, as did Mr. Dooley, When they reached the house she handed him a weekly current events magazine, indicated a chair on the porch and disappeared. Mr. Dooley gat in the chair, opened the maga- zine. H'm, well, plenty of time yet to speak about that second-term busi- ness. In a surprisingly short time a bell tinkled within the house, A ting blond girl appeared, touched Mr, Doo- ley's massive knee and shyly suid: “Please in to lunch.” Mr. wondering why, by George, he hadn't gone to the restan rant, followed his small guide into the It was cool, rather bare, to be gure, but not too unattractive, In the dining room two tables. One was low, with four small chairs drawn up to it. The other had three adult chairs and a high chair in which a baby sat blissfully und indus triously imbibing graham Mr. and Mrs. Horace Foster appeared simultaneously from the with a platter of chops piled with rolls, two vegetable dishes, Inted the larger table, milk come Dooley, house, were set ernckoers bit { kitchen, one und the high other with Coffee perco gl of tuble, The liked chops, The coffee on ISBER sul the small wore on hie discovered, as he like And the children, and murmured selves, were not too noisy. sight graham crackers chops done Mr. Wiis Well. Iaughed fis Dooley coffee strong, to be. though they among them- The baby presently, with and mashed pota toes from the ear to ear and eye to bib, but Horace picked him up and vanished with him before Mr Dooley died of After lunch a 1 hegan clear uj family courthouse ne what hrow guite him, zirt tables. The to the carried colored to proceeded The the en fnasse child and and the fourth clasped a doll to her bosom in his p« by Pa- pa Horace, the baby clutched a bottle his clean, rosy coun to while eldest picture books, second ¥ boxes of colored wncils sClssors i I nes i ‘ rambulator, wheeled against and went this Latrasse Foster, and fogethe of 11 of milk tenance sleep, And deeds trude register Mrs, Ger Peter Dooley and nil the of county, y a Boss important the At Boss courthouse door, however, i red] himself teously Hie the tall, Kindly not-loo forceful then with the blond register deeds herself. It was until he got almost ba males that Boss Dooley le t pol the enough to real i Dooley discove cour dismissed, shook with Horace, small v Oh had in ize that well, ing abou ities he ha Bill that svaman- a blamed whiner. Community Gathers to Roof Neighboi’s Hous In th of Nig natives | a ¢ African colon) he comm for nuity and usefulness goes the qui corn-husking g partles and hees of Our grandpare ole Whenever a native builds a new home, t 4 h § ation of the entire male popul f the vil- i hatever work of their own come fo their fel- and a roof for 1 TO he doing baild an, i* made In one piece. and whole light on {it forests the is no work Cover task. A ft once, Bp grent them nake for the work with roof satisfactory. fasten stulks together with thongs attached closely side by side them if the Others apace hetween he to circular pieces that serve us hoops in proper shape. When it is finished, the work- ers hoist the one-piece roof on their carry it to the new house, and slide it into place on the baked clay walls, The community-built roof is sturdy and capable of witlistanding even the heavy downpour of tropical rains, The pulpy stalks of which It is made swell in wet wenther so that it Is practically watertight, while in dry weather it shrinks to admit sufficient light and air for health and comfort, The natives do not see anything re- markable in thelr co-operative enter prise. Every house must have a roof to keep out the scorching heat of the sun und the driving storms of the rainy season, They Know of only one kind of roof, and that cannot be built nor put into place by one man alone, For centuries their ancestors have worked together to build the roofs of their homes. Each man Knows that his own house was roofed by the help of his neighbors, They tuke the extra work as a ma: ter of course, never regarding it as drudgery. On the contrary, there is u sort of holiday atmosphere about the group of workers as, laughing and chatting together, they prepare the materials snd work busily at the con- straction. to hold the roof conienl shoulders, Ball Before Wheel? What in the world would present. day sport do without the ball? Think of the games that in one way or an other depend on knocking about some kind of ball. Truly, It is said that the wheel 1s man's greatest invention but perhaps the ball came first! The wheel connotes labor, and as primitive man prabably hadn't thought of the motto of later days, “Business before pleasure,” maybe the ball wns first and the wheel evolved from [t. — Dame Fashion Smiles By Grace Jewett Austin (@. 1921, Western Newspaper Union.) In these days of simple and artistle patterns, widespread knowledge of the sewing art, and unusually beautd- ful materials, there are a great many dresses be- ing created in homes, Dame stood Fashion the other day and studied for quite a long while soft beautiful material, and could seem to vision little school girls, and all sorts of wearing it, Ope reason why Dame Fashion studied it was be- cause it has been practically off the market for a number of vears; It Is ¥ There were dark, dignified hali-line stripes for the elderly and matronly woman, and figures of all kinds, down to the pretty little blos- som-clusters that look sweet on little girls, especially when there is a sush or hair-ribbop of blue or rose somewhere to give color-emphasis, “Halir-ribbons, Fashion?’ some one they ae ex- Ah, but they are would unthink- whole generation of lit- tle girls grow up without the happi- ness of having a collection of pretty hair-ribbons. For time pow French mothers have begun again to send little daughters to with gay-colored halr-ribbons, and the fash- fon has already crossed the water, One bow-maker in a famous New York retail shop has now, for over a some Grace J. Austin, women “challie, sO Dame says: “Aren't tinet as the dodo? back. It able to let a coming he some school of them go with a clasp tightly to a of bobbed hair. For long braids and long curls still rare on school girls But coming back to these “ch day. Most that can cling lock are aa ** Hes, But it pot so. They, too, have traveled ton, are the of the clever Wouldn't it make tour of travel if we could journey to see the sheep, perhaps of which were to cloth, and the work sheared all i this watch to us? Not but what America beautiful came makes plenty Dame Fashion exquisite breadths chiffon “1 suppose this from " “Not at all” declared the “This is a true American And nothing could be it had crossed a dozen i velvet, popular “hest yet rich and wonderful you not your mind; “wood thrush brown™ blige”? of cloth, of velvet, Comes lovelier (tf like a novel, is = seller” and there are so many in color. Can “cockscomb red” n “bishop purple,” soe Satin or satin-faced crepe combines #0 well with these velvets, and if something, that is the place ornament or bow; you may have your for both are equally good. Fashion saw a most modish of simple and perfect lines dressmaker. It was a black velvet there wide at the was 6 width velvet at the low waistline frilled out a pretty four-inch knife plaiting of satin, while glde front of the skirt there panel of the same down, And New York is naming now such pretty dresses as “Sunday-Night Frocks.” They are long-sleeved, and have such a gracious appearance of adaptation for a time of special pleas ure, yet after sll, an informal func tion, Peach Karakul Trimmed With Rich Peach Fox Fur Cne of the most beautiful coats of the season is mada of poach karakul trimmed with peach fox fur collar and cuffs, American Broadtail Is Chic for Afternoon Wear Myrna Loy, charming featured mo- tion picture player, who is soon to be geen in “A Girl From Chicago,” has chosen two coats for winter day wear. For the afternoon theater or tea she wears the coat of black American broadtail. The collar is an unusual combination of white ermine and sable. The simplicity of this coat makes it well suited for street wear and the richness of the fur makes it qualified to wear in the evening. Longer Skirts Promise to Be Winter Mode of clo 5 fashion in the Lo the changes this season have been all in the direction maturity Thus longer— In the observes a sphere Paris Courier-Journal, daytinie writer have taken place of greater only slightly, but longer notwithstand- ing—skirts have already earned a cer tain niche in the winter's styles. So, waist. too, have the high and marked line, elaborate finred hemi A sleeves, a lower and preferably \ neck while line, the among the mate- is acknowledged the fab- How shall the innovations be decolletage, rials velvet of arious ¥ the youn ric the season, dressers? adopted, For whether inch or one thing, fact in bemiine, may just Paris has been but unanimous in preferring of haute the knee-length have suggested the hemline for the young matron—youth can be quite as attractive in skirts which just cover the knees Of not even uninhilited youth need go to ridiculous extremes, and it for winter in through as well two or uneven anything it, most 1 1ndin incinding omitted. the couture also curtailment. Some slightly lower these Course, will be decidedly de mode to disclose the knees, The high and marked should really be the undisputed prop- erty of youth, None but the very young can appear smart and happy under the modern flexibile silhouette with a normal and sharply defined Indeed, it is Lecause older women had difficulty In gracefully exploiting the raised waist. line that its revival has been so long deferred and so difficult of achieve- ment. At all events the normal line is the badge of the younger set—Iit need not be exploited to the excin- sion of a lower line, but it should be worn wherever it can be attractively included. Youth, in a word, may still roam the modal fields unfettered, untram- meled, irrepressible and fancy free. To it has been delegated the inspirit- ing task of keeping the best In yes. terday’'s mode vividly alive. No bet ter champion is required, waistline and youth alone waist, ave Leather Jackets Show Snappiest of Shades Leather jackets in jaunty Httle hip- length styles are shown in bright red, vivid greens, clear blues, tans and grays and lined with soft kasha in matching shades. The dark browns, navy blues, purples and black, on the other hand, are lined with bright plaids, the backgrounds of each cor- responding with the color of the leather. In addition there are some models made in full-length styles; these, however, are mostly in single- breasted, the idea being to eliminate any sense of bulk «r undue clumsiness, Evening shoes are following the vogue for rich embellishment, but one pair that is unusually dazzling is made of black satin with tiny little mirrors appliqued over the entire surface, On the toe and straps the mirrors are much smaller than those used on the back sections. The heels are made of a composition resembling ebony in their shininess and ara studded with clear crystals that glitter brightly be- cause of their fine faceting. An Interesting necklace to wear with the metallic blouses or velvet Jresses is made o. a fine gold fox canin broken up In sections by small stones of imitation I de i i i i A Wife's Transformation The Story of the Comeback of a Woman Gone 10 Seed By Mary Culbertson Miller INSTALLMENT Vi Skin Treatment, “M Y LIPS are badiy chapped, iv aren't they?" sald Helen, sit- ting up thie chalr and them in a hand mirror. “Yes, madame, if you are not afraid of a little smarting keep them with spirits of camphor. astringent helps the scab by the surface and protects the part while healing goes on, and camphor Ice are more but take longer to heal” “You didn't use the spoke of, did you?” “Not juy, madame, but | s morrow. 1'll tell you about it. “It's a ment for stimulation in examining dabbing The drying tender Vaseline soothing, patier you tot Lo Bed instru the to ially contrived purpose of the facial and muscles In the most scientific without irritating the skin, It of rubber with a long flexi] 3y means of this, the fric applied by a vertical stroke, assisting the skin become Fide roat nner is made handle, ion can be tissue to is par- treat. and its firm and convenient underlying tic. It for tgs ov sling elas ticularly home ments. It gives the * ' 80 hard with one's own fingers, It be used to pat in the tions, and skin foods, Start in Young. “Is it always the women who has got should astringents, lo neglected themselves tha you?’ Helen asked In voice, “No, no, ents are young social activities and outdoor athletics their f After twenty-five ever) needs a skin food for fat, thin or medium. This gary in order to t lines prevent t oh whose devastate jee skins, woman f her face whether it is neces. prevent the laughing from becoming wrinkles and to he furrows of fatigue around and We al have a pumber of hn Hard worl havoc of the eyes mouth, BO isiness girls, life play SO m and a sedentary thelr complexions, ny clearly use cosmetic ~fhat that up seeking to ments are often defects Worse they seek to cover track, i ¥ by ong bs £3 rather thar are on the wrong t i hide he trouble mote its cause.” yf even suppose for the to buy hazard rantiy¥ “Cer-tain-iy, indame Ach you think normal COTDmeT {0 shear Case needs different treatments Some skins are dry, others oily. Some of are very delicate hile others are texture, Some faces plump others y * gf mnecind » powder individual Attention. is now for or the nt her go toilet of the larger very nice who has to cou pennies for she can to the departments There an atthorized usually established. In th partments there will be one or Indies instru fron: preparations advise goods agency de stores, TOR two tion particular received their who have the author of to preparations their each Individual according suggesting 1 and r results.” her needs, for time nner use for beneficial girls are so fragrant and jovels seemed 10 well Helen was, of The rem k And up Course, jealousy band's “They have to keep their madame, and naturally they what a tremendous asset beauty is in And they keep the wives to hold thelr hushands, ton” A little inward smile came to that. The woman In the chair felt she might soon be ex. ceeding the speed limit, in her ef fort to hold hers, (& by the Bell 8yndieate Pertinent Query No Answered by Caller Being nearsighted, Horace Greeley wrote with his face close to the paper and with such absorption that it re quired considerable effort fo attract his attention. One day a pompous per gon who had been offended by an edi- torial came to the Tribune office and demanded that his card be sent in, He entered right on the heels of the office boy and saluted the back of Greeley's head with a vigorous “Good mom. ing!” No response coming, the visitor took a turn of the room and stepping to the glde of the desk, in a loud tone sald: “(ood mofning!” Still no pause the writing. so he took another turn and then with rising wrath fairly shouted: “Good morning!” Still get. ting no recognition, his slight bold on his temper slipped and he exclaimed: “Mr. Greeley, 1 have sent my card to you like a gentleman. 1 have spoken to you three times, like a gentleman. Now if you continue to pay no stien. tion to me 1 shall be obliged to con. clude that you are no gentleman.” The moving finger ceased to write and with an amused smile on his cheruble face, the editor looked up for a moment and asked: “Well, wha In thunder ever said 1 was?" The other was sn nonplossed that he forgot both nis anger and his errand and wemt quietly away ~Kansas Clty Times secreiars business, inc) No in would her baby something did not know was perfectly harmless, mother age give she especially when a few drops of plain Castoria will right i i | and end almost any little {iL baby § stomach Fretful- | ness and fever, too: ; 18 time | until everything is se That's the {rs fly { aniuence beauty of Castori { gentle seems Just all that without stem. Without needed. It does oil tc the evil taste, purely can give it i there's un sig castor accomplish mplish, shock delicious! Loin inh H i ing vegeta | able, you often as ax mutipation ; nat- gn of colle: | diarrhea; or to al ural Just one | Fletcher's Casto recor end, peed Leet mieen i pl preparations may be just as free from all doubtful drugs, but no child of this writer's is test them! Besides, the eaine sO book on TTA Tw g ¢ ure na in bles that comes a Raw Sore Throal END QUICKLY WHEN YOU USE CAMPHOROLE rn sha and wibiy Pneumonia h CAMPHOROLRE, w In one minute pain from corns is ended. Dr. Scholl's Zino-pads do this safely by removing the cause—pressing and rubbing of shoes. They are thin, medi- cated, antiseptic, healing. At ail drug and shoe stores, Cost but a trifle. are not only annoying, but dangerous, If not attended to at once her may develop into serious allment Boschee’s Syrup is soothing and healing In such and har been used for sixty-one Saute. 86e and 0c bottles. Buy it at your drug store. i. OG. Green, Inc, oodbury, Ar the first spec, ALE'S ONEY kits ———— a
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