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-1 -T •' . "WP" v &pm f£~l-j&zsg»t.':• ijfir . ' " ' , » r »*1- 'V> •*'" 1 - &: 4 .»* ^4 A" . «f *v -;-.r«2,.: <H|SKp Vift'fa McHENRY PLAINDEALKft William Larson, 47, was fined $206 by a Chicago judge for pawning his wife's false teeth to obtain liquor moiwyi" A. ballet lodged fa John Laney, park superintendent at LIFE'S PUZZ1.ES % Our SLOCUM'S LAKE THE WHOL Washington j Letter Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nordmeyer were business callers at McHenry LEONARD A. BARRETT r DV\ \R T o l d J-*.L COLUMBIA PICTURES -By- Natfooal Editorial CHAPTEI FO'J w. m::- 1 Life Is full of puzzles. Experiences Occur which defy all rational expla- >. nations. Those who always have be^tf u n f o r t u n a t e a r e convinced that •"luck" controls destiny., Among? these life puzzles is the seeming success of the wicked. Dishonest persons are successful while the honest are victims of misfortune and failure. Power, both economic and social, is In the hands of the unscrupulous. Virtue walks In rags and vice 1 ;iid silks. The brilliant lawyer gets his • ;|uilty client off unpunished., A premium Is placed on ignorance while cincture and education toil at a dlscbrw.„ ..." -To one person ease knd luxury car ies u, with little or no effort, to another; the: . . ' i t o r r o w b r i n g s no h a p p y p r f r s p . - < • ! _ * ' : t f f : "V*v/"' ••-IK'Ogress.- We frequently ,;:hf:i:^;, fhr;. •«. rpmark, "that man was born .* „ ft lucky star," while of >|s said, "he is a child of cruel- ;tuU'£y ; ; 3 It should be remem^er^rl.. h.^'t-vor tfaat these experiences n uii'y '*pir/. " •jfles," which we can r.either Lh;lei Stand nor explain. Nalure is a stprii another, and her lawa are tnviolni>le. fehe does not balance her accounts ev- 0ry day. Sometimes she wnits a long |jme before calling for the final day ttf reckoning. Regardless of values the same law holds true, disobedience is slavery. No man evor escaped injury to himself in consequence of the Wrong he did anotl'.tr, In our own experience we recall m^n who seemed to rise by depressing others, but later in life they themselves were the i&ankrupts, •'-•A.- erotrfv invariably dies poverty. A g.nibler ultimately loses all his Hl-gotton gains. In the crisis dishonesty leads to rainfalls Unal The pyramid of stolen wealth like the old tower of BabeL The irrevocable decree of the moral "and social order seems to be, what you give you receive. "Give to the world the best you have and the best i will come back to you." That nation Which seeks to expand by the sword Ultimately perishes by the same .weapon. This most subtle of life's puzzles, . "the seeming success of crime," is a ' very old problem. Job wrestled with it Let us again remember that it Is 'only a "seeming" success. The law of Justice had not yet been vindicated. Life's inequalities express only the -puzzles, not realities. Real life comes to those who are not depressed by these apparent inequalities but who live and work: . Each for the joy of the working. And each to his separate star, - Shall draw the Thing as he sees it For the God of Things as they CTe. 6 Western Newspaper Union. r GABBY GERTIE gzzzzzzi •M V • Mt «M; "Food shows are well patronized In America because this Is the land of the free sample." SMy ^Wgighbor • ^ Says : • • A cbjBbl nation of orange sherbet and chocolate ice cream" makes' i colorful and delicious dessert- Cake should be cold before boiled Icing is put on to it. Uncooked Icing may be spread on either a slightly warm or cold cake. • • • Before washing silk stockings and underwear, mend all rips and boles •nd turn garments inside out. Wash as soon as possible after wearing and rinse thoroughly. • • • Partridge berries should not be watered after they are placed in bowls. tThe moisture from the mesa and soil will be sufficient to keep berries all through the winter. Remove cover of bowl occasionally to prevent mildew forming. • *--N>wspacers.--WNU Bltl-- WHAT HAS HAri'BSET* , . Arthur Jones, clerk, is the doilU'f-ef fitter Manniov, ejcapr.l murrfe;*(• tangster. The police gil'e *'oiies a passport to Identify Aim as ii'f bfin® tfauuton. ihinilion corners Jones »»( room and takes the passport. using t by night--Jones using it by <tay. ifdiiiitou ptnns to have Jones killeil, to that the police will believe he, Mansion, is ff'-uri. .V<IIIitioii has imprisoned tones' Aiott Agatha and pretty WiJ- "Bill" Clark, whom Jones ones is ot« his way to the bank Mannion's mission, urhich the belmiH'v lowest/1 d«i- • :> trap, for the police are waiting, Pclievniy it is Ma)iiiion. ' .VOW do OS WITH THU S T O R Y the quickest way for Jones to reach the First National Bank was by subway. That is. It should have been. Dut the train was stalled in the lonfr Underground tunnel. Something wrwi on the tracks. Jonesclutched the conductor's arm. "How long are we going to be •'^tifclled Hke this, conductor?" . "?-arch me. It might be a minute ttirtf it might be hours." . fore the conductor could stop him, Jonos waa off the train and down on the tracks, scurrying along to the nearby station platform. Outside, he hopped into a cab. The •cab managed a short distance, then was stopped by the parade. Indeed, the Fates were throwing a monkey yryench into Mr. Mannion's plans, i -Jones paid the fare, then hopped out. Vainly, he tried to break through the crowds watching the procession. In the bank, the captain was ad- 4ressing his men. "I don't want any slip-ups. We got to finish him now Or never." ' Finally. Jones broke through, only to be stopped on the other side by Jones almost gasped. So Aunt , Agatha had' come. And Bill--she; was in there--in the othelh ro<Jm! f And Seaver--oh. my goodness' , They ail-jumped as the bell downstairs rang again. The lookout' jumped to the window. "It's Jones!" '• he shouted. ' Jones quickly walked to the window. Aunt Agatha. Bill. Seaver. Something must be done! The worried henchmen surrounded Jones. "Somethln' must've gone wrong." "What's the boob comin' back for?" - "What'll we do, Boss?" Jones made a sudden decision. "Let him in." Jones now had a new ; authority. His voice was crisp, crackling. "You two guys stand in fronft of the door." The two henchmen obeyed. J9nes spoke grimly, • "Let him have it the minute tha door opens." ' . , •?" ' ; <'• "Plug him?" > ; "Yeah--" said JoneS. - "Plug tliip." He nodded to one of the "men, Tor Mannion's footsteps were at the door. The. henchman's arm moved, the door swung open. Mannion stood, there a moment, puzfcled. His hand, rose, .pointing to, Jones who stood in the doorawy facing him. Before any incrimination could be made^- two guns cracked simultaneously. Staccato. Deadly. Mannion slumped to the floor. Killer Mannion had ceased to be. "G-get him Sn there--" said Jones, indicating one of the rooms. He turned and spoke sharply. "Give 'em a hand, boys." The rest of the gang hurried to obey. Jones walked quickly to the table where the men had left their guns. He picked up two of the weapons, and turned, the revolvers menacingly pointing at'. Manniott'S And note Jonety wouldn't have to save postage stamps.. • (Posed by Kdward O. Robinson and Jean Arthur) POTPOURRI Why th« Stork Was Picked The loving care and affection which the stork bestows on its young is the reason for the legend that this bird is the deliverer of new-born babes. In Germany and Holland It is especially loved and protected as a bird of good omen and also because it destroys snakes and many other pests. • Western Newspaper Ualea. another crowd. Frantic, how, he triftd to push and shove. As in circuses, carnivals, any public gathering, pickpockets are likely to ,dO business. So it was in the pande. Two ot them spotted •ones. - There wtu a sudden bustle, Jones bent over to pick up his knocked off hat. and when he Straightened again, his pocketbook hid taken wings. Of course. Jones didn't know that yet, but gone it Mras. Again, Jones pressed forward, but he stopped short, his eyes widening. front of him was the man first seen him In the resand had mistaken him for Mannion. With £ gasp, he broke away and ran for the bank. The doorman stiffened. Mannion! His hand pressed the button and the loud bell whirred the alarm through the bank. Mannion! The police fcrsenal was ready. '.As.Jones reached the door, he stopped and felt for hie wallet. Done! Fearfully, he searched every ppeket. Gone! He couldn't know Mannion's ten thousand was paly, blank paper. l.-That'ji funny. 1 must have forgOtten it. I guess I left it on the tabl*! .I'll have to go back for It." 9ut "Mannion's" original "dis- SbVefelf was not letting htm get w*y this time. He followed Jones IScloeel/ as the crowds would let Pandemonium -broke loose in the when the doorman shouted. Je'e left--he's getting away!" The ia*e was on! Jones finally reached Mannion's hide-out again; But the persistent ?man of the restaurant" was still following. Jones rang the bell. A lookout poked his head from the WindiJw and in another moment, the door waa optfned and Jon* entered. To the lookout, this was Mannion. Bow could he know? And besides, the boys had been im- WWn« » bit Any news, boss? Have the cope Jones yetr asked the look startled look came to Jones' He realised now that he was ;en for Mannion. *1 don't be said In guarded tones entered the room, where the J*est of the gang were still play log cards. "Well, Killer." asked one Of thf behchmen with a leesk "did m say good-bye to Oert all right? » Another looked up. "Look, Boss. WOW 1 phoned the cope you was fOimft stick up that bank. I called from a booth right around the corpy »' W» opghta blow out of here Mfjpr« they stfu-t prowling around, fcTln Irace thf eatt." " reward?" another "D>m suppose we do^wlth aske< He faced them deAantly, . though his knees were a bit wobbly. "Back up In there!" The men gaped, open-mouthed. What the? "Get In there, I say!" Jones' hands began to tremble. Too much. Suddenly, the guns began to belch forth bullets. The men yelled and ducked for the room where Jones had been held prisoner. Fright of the exploding guns had caused Jones to drop them. But he didn't need them now. He ran quickly to the door and turned the key In the lock. Mannion's men were" prisoners In their own hide-out! The fight was practically over--for . all the shoulder holsters of the men were draped over the chairs where they had been playing cards. The man who had followed Jones had come back. This time with a squad of police. Jones, his knees still clacking,-- Jumped as a furious pounding began on the bedroom door. Bristling with the guns he had gathered, he walked unsteadily to the door and threw It open. Aunt Agatha was doing the pounding. In back of here were Bill and Seaver. They started back, fearing It was Mannion. But. then, they knew It wasn't--for Jones had fainted! It's Jonesy!" shouted Bill. "He's fainted. Get some water--quick." She bent over the fallen Jones. Aunt Agatha ran around excitedly. Water? Where was water? In fact, she was 'st.il] asking when Boyle and Howe, the detectives, • rushed In. "The what?" asked Boyle. "Water--we want water! He's fainted!" Aunt Agatha rushed for the bedroom, not knowing, of course, of the room's precious cargo. She turned the key and the door swung open. Out poured the gagnsters. But they didn't pour far, for the police were now in the room. „ "Stick 'em up, boys," said Boyle. And the boys did. I* The newspapers the~ne*t day carried this headline: JONES WINS TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND. Writer Gets Reward for Slaying of Killer and Capture of His Gang. Marries one of Three Prisoners He Rescued." Nice reward, eh? That's what Jones thought The eteamship dock was a busy place. News photographers, reporters, and curious crowds sur-' rounded Jones as they bid good-bye to the interpld little clerk, writer or what have you, and his bride, Mise Wilhelmina "Bill" Clark. Aunt Agatha was there, too. She was bidding good-bye. Oh, K was marvelous. It was going to be sueh a swell honeymoon. vOh, yes. That's right." *fhe boat was bound for Shanghai. Nice plac« S spend a honeymoon, don't yo« Ink? *. And pow Jonesy wouldn't have t< s a v e p o s t s g ^ t s t a m p s . . / THE END' Mrs. Arthur Roderick of Provincetown, Mass., is a twin, her husband is a twin, and she recently gave birth to twins, a girl and a boy. Dr. F. E.Townsend, author of the much discussed old age pension plan, was one of three persons in an airplane crash at Pittsburg, Calif., but none of the three was hurt. * C. C. Stoker of High Point, N. C., had to pay |125 for an operation to remove a «>enny swallowed by his infant son. Washington, September 25 - War Overseas is bound to bring a revival of the ancient game of "leg-pulling" or a struggle for political favors from the Federal agencies controlling exports of munitions and foodstuffs. Already legislators representing important cotton and wheat growing areas are returning prepared to deal with the National Munitions Control Board which formally organized this week. Licenses for export business are valuable* to many regions. The foreign flavor has side-tracked interest in petty domestic squabbles in anticipation of demands for American goods for the belligerent nations. The State Department is a beehive of activity as the question of our foreign policy becomes a vital issue of the day. With American merchant ships in the war zones the preservation of neutrality is likp walking oa eggs. • : The Treasury Department is equally alive to responsibilities as sabers rattle along the Mediterranean largely because of the effect of world finance on this^country's affairs. Great1 amounts of American capital have been invested in Europe and the protection of our national rights usually presents a ticklish problem. The Navy more than the Army has more than a passing interest in the situation. They must be prepared to rescue beleagured citizens from danger zones and police our ports to maintain neutrality. It is a small wonder that President Roosevelt's tour of the West has lost much of its appeal as the Administration" settles down to the grim business of handling a great nation's foreign affairs during a crisis. - The Supreme Court decision, which delivered a solar plexus brow to the Blue Eagle outfit last May, apparently did not squelch the enthusiasm of the N. R. A. staff for prying into other peoples business. With the writing of code histories practically Completed, it is obvious that,, the N. R. A. group must find some excuse for drawing the taxpayers money. "They are now writinng around to code authorities asking for their files. The response to their request is very discouraging to these bureaucrats • for the majority of code authorities have no intention of turning over their private papers to this group of idle and curious government clerks. Business leaders resent the numerous "fishing expeditions." of Federal agencies seeking material for new legislation. Likwise, the N. R. A.'s statistical study of selected and basic industries is not succeeding because industry is frankly suspicious as to the uses to which this information may be put at the next session of Congress. The Administration is determined to reenact some forms of the discarded N. R. A. structure. To this end, the House Committee on Ways and Means has instructed the staff to study the broad question of trade practices with the idea of devising a legal definition which will find a place in the permanent statutes. Industrial leaders feel that all the talk _ of trade practice agreements is nothing more than a subterfuge to work" out a rigid program of hours and Wages, which were thrown overboard when the highest tribunal turned thumbs down on the N. R. A. set-up. Politicians are keeping their ears to the ground to detect the reaction 6f the American Legion to the bonus issue. The Legion Is meeting in St. Louis this week an,d the bonus will figure prominently in the discussions. No one disputes the fact that the bonus will rise and plague the legislators and the Administration at the next session of Congress. Feeling exists that a measure giving a more conservative bonus without the inflationary conditions such as were included in the ill-fated Patman bill may eventually meet with Presidential approval, especially on the eve of a-nationwide campaign. Another conventiMi which is' giving the politically-minded something to worry about is the forthcoming American Federation of Labor gathering. Two powerful groups within the A. F. of L. are demanding the founding of a Labor party to take the field against the Republicans and Democrats next year. A lively debate is expected, but the conservative element among the labor leaders are hopeful that this high explosive will prove nothing more than a dud. William Green, A. F. of L. president, recently stated that the worker "who pins his faith and hope in legislation and legislative enactment and the government for higher wages and improved conditions of employment will end his days filled with bitter regret and disappointment." The New Dealers who are extremely generous with the trade unionists are depending upon Green and his coherte to block and third party recruited solely from organized labor. James . Moore of Cumberland, Md., was given a suspended sentence and a warning against harsh measures when charged with chaining his 9 year-old son to a bed. ' . ' Itrais of Interest Taken From the Files of the Plalndeftkv «f Tears Ago FIFTY YEARS AGO James Walsh has closed his meat market in this village and accepted a situation in Chicago. v Jos. Buss, formerly baggageman &t this station, has been appointed station agent at the new depot at Terra Cotta. We congratulate; him oh his promotion. . Mrs. John, W. Smith, nee Mattie McOmber, who has been living in Aurora, is Stopping with her mother in this village, while her husband is looking up a place to locate in the far West. John R. Durkee, an old and highly respected resident of this village, died at his home in this village, on Friday last. He has been sick for a long time. =j, ; ^. " " • , FORTY YEARS AGO George W. Besley has been treating the inside of his drug store to a coat of paint, which improves its appearance. John Heimer's .trotting horse "Centerville" was taken sick at Waukesha last week, and as a consequence he was unable to take him to Libertyville this week as he expected to do. J. F. Claxton will start on Tuesday next for a trip through Dakota. He expects to be gone about two weeks. The repairs of the Universalist church are now all completed with the exception of ]part of the center pieces to the seats, which by mistake were not sent with the Qthe^s bjr the "contractor. 'v » "• TWENTY FIVE YfcAttS MO M, A. Conway has purchased the Etta J. Kittle farm of 120 acres now occupied by C. E. Martin. Consideration $15,000. C. S. Howard, Jacob Justen, Htenry Kennebeck, Wm..Bacon, N. H. Petesch, John R. Knox, J. J. Bishop, C. G. Frett and Wm. Simes were among the McHenryites who attended the Elkhorn, Wis., fair last Thursday. James T. Walsh, at one time manager and editor of The Plaindealer, but who is now employed as a special agent on the Chicago Record-Herald staff, was a business visitor in town last Saturday. ; : TWENTY YEARS AGO Butter on the Elgin board of trade sold at 25 cents per pound, Saturday. The water in Fox river at fche time is higher than it has been at any time this season. Most of the piers as well as the low lands are under water. A new cement walk is being constructed from Main street on the West Side to the Mrs. J. B. Buss residence on Waukegan street. J. C. Debrecht, the Johnsburg merchant, recently took from his garden a. head of cabbage weighing 19 H lbs. Two children of Mrs. Jesse Stone of Salt Lake City have been born in taxicabs while on her way to the hospital. One is a boy, born three years ago, and the other is a girl baby, born recently. • • v-p- -- TEN YEARS AGO J A?rthtir J. Hunter, aged 59, passed away at the home of his brother, Everett Hunter, of this city, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. He had been ailing for about a year before his death. The Milk Producers Association officials and the Chicago milk dealers agreed on $2.55 as the price for October milk at a meeting held in Chicago on Wednesday. The public grade school building has been improved in several ways, a new back entrance has been builded, a new boiler has been installed and the chimney has been repaired. Notice is hereby given that the fire siren will be blown every Saturday at noon. This will be done to see that, the whistle is kept in good Condition so that it can be used when necessary. TURN BACK CLOCKS SUNDAY MORNING Next Sunday the people of this vicinity will gain an hour when they turn back their clocks to terminate daylight saving time for the year. The daylight saving time, which began on April 28, is annually scheduled to end on the last Sunday in September. jQlocks are scheduled to be turned back early Sunday morning. Summer ended officially on Monday, Sept. 23, when the Sun crossed the equator at 6:30 p. m., for a six months stay in the southern hemiphere, occasioning the autumnal equinox and marking the end of summer. It is one of the two annual periods in which days and nights are nearly equal. While the arrival of fall brings thoughts of Hallowe'en and Thanksgiving, pumpkins and bright eolortri foliage and falling leaves, as well aa crisp football weather, yet rising temperatures are predicted for* the next few days and people generally are hoping for a continuation of the beautiful, warm days. Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John Blomgren were Miles City' 'Mo~nt~ was remov^T rebusiness callers at McHenry last Fri- cently after he had carried it. for « day. Mr. and Mrs. Barry Matthews and sons were callers at Lake Zurich Saturday. „ t Mr. and Mrs. John Blomgren and guests, Mrs. Raymond Lusk and . daughter, Betty Lou, of Maple Park * called at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. | Peter Anderson at Cary and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lundgren at Wauconda1 Sunday. j Mr. and Mrs. Page Smith and son, Claire were' business callers at Waukegan Monday. Claire Smith had his tonsils removed at a Waukegan hos-j pital. , f Russell Nordmeyer spent Saturday , evening and Sunday with friends in Chicago. j Mrs. LaDoyt Matthews of' Forest . Park spent last Wednesday with rel- 1 atives at Oak Glen Farm. Mrs. Geo. Lundgren of Wauconda spent Saturday and Monday - at the home of Mr. and Mrs- John Blom- j gren. • j Miss Frances Converse spent a fev* ' days the first of the week at the home of her grandparents, Mr> and Mr& Wm. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Eickoff of Forest Park called the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Darrell last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Larabee and son, Carroll, 6f near Bristol were callers Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. j H. L. Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Berg entertained the former's relatives' from Chicago over the weekend. | Mrs. Earl Converse' spent a fey.j days last week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. , Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Matthews and, sons spent Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Matthews at Wauconda. Mrs. Clara Dowell and daughter were callers at Woodstock Saturday. . Frank Wilson, Sr., of Volo was a caller Sunday at the home of Mrs. Celia Dowell. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harris . and daughter of McHenry- and My. and Mrs. George Eatinger were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dowell Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Roeslein and son, Alfred, of Cary spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Matthews. Mrs. Ray Seymour and daughter, Marie, and guest, Mrs. Ber*fha Monahan of Chicago were callers Monday at the home of Mr. .and Mrs. Earl Converse. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lohman and son, Raymond, of Libertyville spent Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nordmeyer. Mrs. Clara Smith called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Werden at Wauconda, Saturday. Many from this community attended the funeral services of Mrs. Elizabeth Bacon at Rbseville Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Prank Kelsey of Shady Rest subdivision on Fox river spent Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Brooks. Ask about the low rates Public Sekvics CommnI 4 Roll and i E. j. Sheldon, Grayslake Why Not Beat the Gun? Summer ia nvpr anri it.'a time to think of cooler Weather and how your car will start this winter. A few dollars spent now to tune up the car will make for easier starting and more economical operation during the cold weather. SMITH'S GARAGE Sit McHenry Bat St. and Riverside Drive FREE! FREE! FREE! 5 GALS. OF OIL WITH EVERY $12 PURCHASE OF GOODYEAR, U. S., KELLY AND MOHAWK- TIRES AND TUBES 2- gal can Sinclair Oil 97* 100% Pure Penn Oil, per g&l. 62* All Grades of Tractor and Motor Oils at the Lowest Price -- Compare them anywhere. Good Used Passenger Oar and Truck Tires. All Sixes. Walter J. Freund Phone 294 Road Service West McHenry William Brings of MBwMfcM tmk French leave from the city Jail lat> er rrtppfo^ with gw •mount of bis f - SUCH IS LIFE By ChaHee Sj^hee*; ^VtORT" 0& - STRAWBERRY r- -TweyARE/ -TU\S NX/A9 Really SHORT-t3£RRy \-mouGtfr *\es OUT OF T>in/MER SifeA,,, kiSSL '