E PRICES MAY Rl THE HAND OF FATE THE BURGLAR DECLARES 60, IE By By GERALD AT. ETIENNE. HILDA MORRIS. Based on the Service It Gives Federal Reserve Bulletin ay It was raining that morning and a It was exactly 10:30. For three Also Greater S'or*Tak- gray pall of ennui seemed to hang hours Katherine Jeffery had been a over Cissy's empty day that stretched working without Stop at her typewriter. ahead. Of course, she should not have Not once had she raised her felt bored with so many things to do— eyes from her notes. As she finished JC MUST AID dusting, cleaning, sewing, all the tasks the last letter she put it with the others 11 demanded by the care of her brother and placed it on the manager's it au cue ume it is One burned out bearing will WCIKS Tom's new house. But she was bored. desk, ready for his signature in the Girls of twenty-two want more than morning. She looked at her wrist worth all you pay for it. offset the cost of a year's household tasks to dream of, and more watch, and discovered that she had Shortage of Many Essential Materia!* "5U can keep it working supply of lubricating oil. than blank gray landscapes to look finished sooner than she had expected. and Commodities in World at out upon. She sat down at her desk again and all the time by using the The Standard Oil Company Large—Foreign Recovery May Tom's house was a new and attractive fingered the keys of her machine. She right kind of lubricating oil. has prepared three oils one, built at the very edge of a Be Rapid. was tired, but it seemed good to feel new "addition." their touch again after being away Cissy stopped to lean upon her broom Washington.—In warning that still from them so long. Heavy Polarine Oil and wipe away a tear as she gazed out higher prices and a greater shortage of Night work the second day was a at the flat prospect. If only something record for her. The salary was a large supply may be expected in the United would happen! Anything to one, however, and it would not hurt States if foreign purchases be permitted break the monotony. She strained her Stanolind Tractor Oil her to do a little extra work after the to continue on the basis of the eyes to look down the road that led three months' vacation she had had. last few years, the federal reserve toward the city. If someone would The thought of the vacation was a board in its July bulletin declares that even drive past it would be something. pleasant one. For eight years she had the war period in exportation ftas hxtra Heavy Polarine Oil And she looked as she saw the faint worked and saved for that one winter come, to an end and that it is the duty speck of an approaching automobile. vacation at Long Beach. It would have of the investing public to finance shipments It was a miserable day to be abroad, been worth while have saved twen­ tG needed by Europe. the roads were deep with mud and ty-eight years, she told herself, as she Shortage in World. puddles. But the low yellow racer thought of the glorious time she had "There is a shortage of many essential Years of experience and study We have just published a 100page came on at a good pace, apparently had. It had been exciting from the materials and commodities in the have developed that one of these book, "Tractors and Tractor disregarding anything so trivial as the start, but the real pleasure had not world at large," the board says, "increased weather. three oils is the correct oil for you come until after she had met Oliver Lubrication," prepared by our credit demand for goods for "Why, it's Morton Sims' car!" Cissy L.a\v. It seemed now. that she had export necessarily implies relatively to use. The nearest Standard Oil Engineering Staff, which you will said aloud to herself. "I wonder what known him all her life. In just a decreased supply of goods for domestic representative has a chart prepared find a valuable reference book, and he's doing out here." month he would be back home, and use. Demand and supply are automatically Morton Sims was the brother of by our Engineering Staff, then it wouldn't be long before she we believe it will save you many equalized by changes in Tom's fiancee. Cissy had met him once would give up office woflik forever, she price, but such changes are in the which indicates the correct oil for days of tractor idleness with the or twice in town. felt sure of it. circumstances here under consideration you to use to get the best results resultant money loss. It's free to He got out and pulled and puffed he The gloomy stillness of the office necessarily upward. If a large got in again and tried to over-ride in your particular tractor. brought Katherine back to earth. She you for the asking. Address export financing process is conducted had been building castles for half an Fate he got behind and tried to push, by banks out of credit the result is to but the car stuck fast. Cissy watched, hour. The realization that she was the place the fluid credit of the country at Standard Oil Company, 910 S. igan Ave., Chicago, in a growing flutter of interest and only person in that vast office building the disposal of foreigners in purchasing vras rather a chilling one. The thought determination. and settling for domestic products 1762 "If he can't get it out," she murmured (Indiana) of the dark corridor she had to pass which they obtain from American producers." to herself, "perhaps he'll want through on her way out, at that late to come in here to 'phone or something. hour, caused her to put the cover on Such an addition to credits not based I ought to ask him to." Very shyly her machine and hasten into her coat. on genuine savings, the board points she opened the front door and called She was just slipping on her rubbers out, would mean inflation, implying an NEVER HEARD OF "JOHN DOE' when she heard a sound outside in the to him. increased tendency toward the bidding S. E. THOMPSON & SON "You seem to be stuck," she said. corridor. Her heart gave a jump and up of prices. In order to avoid the recurrence "Would you like to come in and 'phone she caught her breath. A slight cough Many Soldiers Return to War Risk of such a menace the board told her that someone was there. A for another car to pull you out?" Bureau Specimen Insurance recommends that the basis for exports "Why, Miss Morrow!" he exclaimed, shuffle of feet told her that it was a Policies. should be found in the investment market, turning from his inspection of the yellow man. The door opened suddenly. that is in the savings of the people "Well," Katherine said as coolly as car. "I didn't know that you lived Washington.—Correspondence of the and not at the banks. she could. "I have my hand on the here! Yes, I do seem to be stuck fast, bureau of war risk insurance has developed "The amount of export trade securities telephone." and I should like to use your 'phone, that "Jofin Doe" appears to to be held by banks must necessarily if you don't mind." The man faced her in surprise. be a mysterious character whose name be limited to a minimum figure,** The 'phone was in the hall, and Cissy "Katherine," he cried, "what are you is badly mixed up with that of former the board asserts. We defy Sears & Roebuck or Savage & fluttered back to the fire while he used doing here?" srldiers and sailors who served Oncle Requirements of export financing it. "Oliver!" There was surprise and Sam during the world war. probably have been overestimated, the "They can't send out another car for horror in Katherine's tone. "You a The bureau has sent thousands of board says, and adds that some part Company an hour or so," he explained. "I don't burglar!" specimen insurance policies to returned of the export demand would disappear want to be a nuisance, Miss Morrow. "But, my dear—" he began. service men to show just what benefits probably when actual commercial security I'm afraid—" and advantages Uncle Sam provides "Stop! Not another word! Don't would be required for protection "Oh, you must stay here by the fire!" for them in recognition of the dare call me your dear. How dare of shipments. she exclaimed quickly. "You look you come here to rob this office?" services rhey rendered their country. Recovery May Be Rapid. soaked through now. Why do you These policies are filled in as a matter He laughed. The laugh seemed to "It is quite probable," the board remarks, drive on such an awful day, anyhow?" kindle a spark of primitive rage in of form with the time-honored name: We will sell you a bill of goods and make no "that, as European countries Katherine. '•John Doe." succeed in re-establishing themselves, charge for delivery. He laughed a little bitterly. Scores of these policies have been "You wretch! Don't you dare laugh!" their recovery toward a self-supporting "Because I was bored. This is a holiday, returned to the bureau by anxious she cried. Don't you speak another basis will be much more rapid than 5 lbs. of sugar Worth .60 for .25 you know, and the office is closed, service men who fear that an error word. I will not listen to you. The has been expected. Far more time is and my rooms are awfully bleak and 1 pr. Men's Black Cotton Socks Worth .35 for .18 has been made and that one of their sound of your voice will make me feel required for the expenditure of great gloomy on a day like this. A fellow pals is being discommoded because of .35 nothing but repulsion for you. To 3 doz. Can Rubbers Worth .45 for sums in the purchase of goods than is gets lonely 'sometimes." the fact that his insurance policy is think that I cared for a crook like you. generally comprehended. Expenditures 1 lb. Creamery Butter Worth -65 for .40 "Yes, I know," she assented quickly, in their hands, being unaware, evidently, To think that I thought I loved you to be made for peace purposes or for and then there fell an odd silence between .30 3 Packages of Soda Worth .45 for and you allowed me to think It! You that "John Doe" is a name which reconstruction will require care and them. .50 are a burglar, a common burglar, who has been used in legal parlance to designate 2 Quarts Indian Head Grape Juice Worth .80 for patience if they are to yield returns "You have a pleasant place here," an unknown party since the came her to rob this office. under competitive business conditions. Yi lb. Early Flower Japan Tea Worth .40 for .30 he commented. "It's Tom's, I suppose. days of Blackstone. "I would not really do such a thing," They cannot be overhastily made, and Christine has told me about it, but I 4 Bottles of Bluing Worth .60 for .40 "Am returning policy addressed to he said. "I was only testing you. I this will in itself ease the urgency of never knew exactly where it was. me, that you may rectify the mists e." 10 lb. Navy Beans Worth 1.25 for .90 love you, Katherine, no matter what the pressure for export financing. Christine is awfully in love with your said one of these letters, "and deliver your opinion is of me." When all these elements have been 1 lb. Paraffin Wax Worth .20 for .15 brother." it to the proper party. The name of "Love me? Then why have you done eliminated there will remain a very Worth .30 for .25 "Of course! Who wouldn't be?" she 2 Bottles Ammonia the man to whom the policy is made this?" Her tone had changed, her anger great residue of urgent industrial requirements laughed back. "And Tom is awfully in almost disappeared. out is not my name." abroad, and these it Is economically 2 Cans Red Seal Lye Worth .30 for .20 love with your sister, too. And so and otherwise sound and desirable "Perhaps I was driven to it," he 3 Cans Ready Made Soup Worth .45 for .25 am I." to finance as promptly and effectively KEXICAN DOGS JOIN WOLVES suggested. "This is my first offense." .25 2 lbs. Best Rice Worth -30 for "I'm sure you'll get on together." as possible that foreign demands "Driven to it," she asked tremulously. "Oh, yes, but I shan't stay with for our goods may be maintained, Boxes Matches Worth .25 for .20 Surely a man does not have to be 4 Homeless Canines, Abandoned by Owners, them. It wouldn't be right. Young our markets conserved and our dishonest. Oh, Oliver, were you too Revert to Savage married people ought to have their general position in world trade protected." extravagant this winter? Why didn't State. TOTAL homes to themselves. I shall go away." $6.75 $4.88 I think of that? You spent a lot of "Where?" he asked, as if it were a money on me, and I allowed you to do Phoenir, Ariz.—Homeless Mexican matter of vital concern to him. "CRAZY HOUSE" IS TORN DOWN it because I thought you were rich." dogs. abandoned by their owners who "Oh, I don't know yet. To be a "It would be awful to spend a term have tied from their homes south of nurse, perhaps, or a teacher." in prison," he muttered wistfully. Owners of Freak Building Were Afraid the Mexican border, have reverted to Cissy's eyes were on the fire, and "I will not call the police." She S. E. THOMPSON & SON Mishap Might Cause Claim the savace state, many of them joining she did not know that he was watching Crashed the telephone away from her. for Damages. bands of wolves and are preyiim her, noting the little quiver of her ""Promise me this will be your last attempt on the cattle of the Arizona ranges. chin as she spoke. at burglary." Salem, Ind.—The "Crazy House," So serious has the situation become, "Oh, I wouldn't do that," he urged "I promise," he declared, earnestly. PHONE 128 which has attracted nation-wide interests said M. F. Mu^grave. predatory animal a little awkwardly. "Nurses have an "Can I see you home?" since its creation by the flood inspector of the United States biological awfully hard time, and I can't imagine "I am too nervous to go through the a few years ago, has been torn down survey, that a strenuous drive has you as a teacher. There's just one corridor," she said, doubtfully. "You by the owners, who were fearful in the just been inaugurated to wipe out this thing that you ought to do, and that can see me safely that far." weakened condition of the building menace to the cattle. is—" He did not leave her until they that someone might sustain injuries Musgrave recently left for Greenlee "What?" Cissy thought she knew liad reached fier boarding house. She and make them liable for damages. county to supervise the placing of a what he was going to say, and her "would not allow him to kiss her in The house was left' in such a twisted large number of traps in an effort to color deepened. parting. condition that no two of its walls, its reduce the packs of waive? am' tl'.eir "You ought to be keeping a house There were traces of the trying floors or ceilings were in the same formerly home-bred dog coruMiinions. Subscribe for The Press of your own, and making it look like eight in Katherine's face the next angle. In going through the house According to .the predatory animal inspector, this one. You ought to be married." tnornmg. She was dazed when she visitors usually became dizzy, and in one hunter alone killed ten of "Oh, of course," she laughed. "That arrived at the office, but as she started some instances they became seasick. the wild Jogs last month. is what they say of every girl." her work she banished the feeling "Yes, but you are different. You "with an effort. Shortly after ten she haven't known me very long, Cissy, but heard the outer door open and noticed I have felt, ever since that day that English Court Fixes American Soldier Dead the other members of the staff Christine first Introduced us, as though glancing in the direction of the person "Barefoot Kick" Rate VViii Be Buried in U. S. I had known you from the beginning of "who had entered. As she faced around time. I've watched ybu everywhere. Katherine could not hold back her London.—The legal rate for Three-fourths of the American I've dreamed about you. and—yes, even 'cry of surprise. "Oliver!" He was kicking a gardener in "the place written poetry that I didn't have the dead in France will find their •coming toward her, but the manager ordained by nature" has been established courage to send. And I've asked final resting place in American COLLEGE OF ST. THOMAS isi'teirepted him. by an English court at Christine so many questions that she soil. Answering an inquiry from "When did you get back, Mr. Law?" 2 shillings and 6 pence, which is thinks I'm eaten up with curiosity. I Senator Chamberlin as to the she heard the manager ask, as in a SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA the amount Commander Forsyth guess there's no use trying to conceal wishes of relatives, General dream. Forest was assessed on the it, Cissy I'm in love with you. I have Marsh, chief of staff, said it was •"Last night. I dropped into the charge of assault brought by his been for a long time!" estimated that replies from relatives •office on my way to see if there were Cissy could not look away from the gardener. thus far received showed any letters that had not been forwarded Under the Direction and Control of the Most Reverend The evidence showed Forest fire her eyes were too full of mist and not more than 25 per cent who to me," Oliver said, as he Austin Dowling, Archbishop of St. Paxil wonder for even him to see them. She was in pajamas and barefooted expressed a preference that the pushed Ms way past. spoke in a strange, trembling voice at the time of the assault soldier's body remain permanently "I know now,** she said before he that, for happiness, she should not Question: How much would A CATHOLIC MILITARY COLLEGE in France. •could speak. "You are the junior partner. have recognized as her own. the damage have been had the With more than 4,000,000 soldier Oh, Oliver, what an idiot you "How very strange!" she said. "Because—because assailant's foot been shod? dead of allied and enemy ?nust think me. I must have been I've felt the very same countries buried in French soil, Collegiate, High School, and Commercial Courses •crazy last night" way about you!" General March said, that nation "It is something we can laugh over And outside, in the rain, the yellow was desirous of proceeding slowly In the years to come," he said. Two Sides of Bacon Worth $57. car sank deeper Into the mud that held with the task of exhuming ""Everyone is staring at us. May I Lawrenceburg, Ind.—Two sides of Over One Thousand Students from Twenty-eight it like the strong detaining hand of tell them where we met and announce those that are to go to their bacon sold by Enos 6. Hayes, a farmer, States Registered Last Year Fate. ,, •our engagement?" home lands. No date has yet brought $57. The bacon weighed (Copyright, ISIS, by the McClure'Newspaper been set for beginning the return Tes," she answered, as he took her 190 pounds and came from one animal THE REGISTRAR Syndicate.) For Catalogue Address tend. of American dead. which weighed 900 pounds on foot and CCopyrigkt, 1*19. by the McClure Newsp- A man may be slow and sore, bat 785 pounds dressed. A highway construction paper Syndicate.) M?t. different with a clock. contractor bought the bacon. I