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Sophomores Kind Spoken Direction
To Dice Not KprPKNnry III l'lay
ing African Golf.
Since tho first Inhabitant of the
dark contlnout breathed upon two
Ivory cubes and fervently exhorted
tbs bones, African golf has been a
noisy pastime whether Indulged In
by-gentlement of color of those of
Caucasian origin.
It remained for two sophomores
of tho Bend high school to originate
the game of "silent craps," so silent
that it was even played in class, It
Js said. Apprehension of the
juvenile gamesters was made by
school authorities. The youthful
originators of the new development
of Mississippi marbles were on the
carpet Friday before Principal
Crosier. '
For several days the two sopho
mores have been meeting in the
partly finished addition at the west
end of tbe high school building, and
on one occasion as much 'as 75
cents changed hands, it was learned.
How the galloping dominoes were
Induced to roll without spoken di
rections on the part of the players,
could not be ascertained, but only the
fact that strict Bilence was observed
prevented an earlier discovery by
the principal and tbe city superintendent.
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MothodiNt-KiilM-tipnl J. Edgar
l'ui'dy, pastor. The chorus choir
will sing uguiu, morning and evening
tomorrow. At the morning service
Herbert Sess nnd Mrs. C. S. Silvia
will sing n duel,
Tomorrow being "Good Literature
day," the pastor has chosen "The
Art of Good Heading" us his theme
nt the 11 o'clock service.
"Voting ami Citizenship" will bo
tho sermon tuple at the Happy Sun
Your Blrthstone,
If you were born in January, cus
tom insists that your blrthstone Is
the garnet, and you may also wear the
jacinth. Here are the blrthstnnes of
the other months: February, the
nmethyst; March, the bloodstone;
April, the diamond ; May. the emerald ;
June, the agate; July, the ruby; Au
gust, the sardonyx; September, the
sapphire; October, the opal; Novem
ber, the topaz; December, the turquoise.
No Blind Mole.
The mole Is not blind, as many per
sons suppose. Its eyes are hurd'y
larger than a pinhead, and are care
fully protected from dust and dirt by
means of Inclosing hairs.
Re-elect
s. e. roberts
as
SHERIFF
of
Deschutes County
Republican Nominee
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If I am elected, I will, dur
ing my term, construe my oath
of ollice to mean a complete
and olllcient enforcement of
the law. I will have no in
terest to serve hut the public
Interest. I will conduct my
olHce with strict regard to
economy. I will give all the
prisoners in my custody hu
mane treatment and whole
some food. I will give the
protection of my otllee to all
persons and all classes alike.
We Can Locate
the Trouble
When you are having trouble with your
car and drive in here, the first thing we
do is to locate the trouble. We do not
guess, we know. Hence when you receive
your bill from us you can feel certain
that it is only for work actually neces
sary. Phone Black 1951 the next time
your car is not working right.
A. W. Bontrager
Greenwood Avenue
Why did sales of Firestone tires in
crease 9Gco the first six months of this year?
The motoring public found in the product
exactly -what it demanded a balanced tire
uniform sen-ice.
You, multiplied by thousands, getting your
most miles per dollar expended for tires,
demonstrated the efficiency of the balanced
3J4 the Firestone.
Firestone built .a single plant (Plant No. 2)
to specialize in tires for small cars and got
results which have been passed on to you at
low cost most miles per dollar.
It is more than thickness of tread, the mys
tery of rubber compounding, the size of the
breaker strip, the number of plies of fabric,
the heavy cushion or the greater air displace
ment that has put greater tire mileage
more economy more comfort at your call.
It is the balanced co-ordination of all parts
of the Firestone 3& by specialists who have
given eighteen years' study and. practice to
tire needs. Ask your dealer.
5
( non skid )
5
Gray Tube $3.75
Red Tube $4.50
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CENTORE MOTOR CO.
Demanding of merchants their
highest priced wares, whether you
can afford them or not, is fuel for
the profiteer. Even with present
prices, proper judgment can be ex
ercised in buying and money saved.
High prices is no excuse for ex
travagance. The Shevlin-Hixon Company.
day evening service, 7:30 o'clock.
Sunday school and Epworth league
at the usual hours.
The monthly business meeting
will be held Wednesday evening. In
stead of Tuesday, Tuesday being elec
tion day. It is desired that all
members of the official board and
the building committee be present.
as well as any others who may be
Interested.
Don't fail to boost for the Ladies'
Aid fair, Friday and Saturday. Get
your needlework articles ready; bake
your pies and cakes, and come ready
to buy.
Why the Acpcn Leaf Quivers.
The aspen leaf quivers easily be
cause It Is broad nnd placed mi n lone,
ery flexible stock. The upper part
of the stalk Is flattened, and, being
t right angle with the leaf, la liable
to be moved by the faintest breeze.
Evidently Ehe Knew Him.
Wife (to husband who hns he-n out
-for a walk at the seaside) Oh.
George. I'm so glad you've come back.
I heard that some silly man had top
pled over the cliffs and I was afraid
It might be you.
Dr. R. A. Crawford, chiropractor.
Office in Fostoffice building. Adv.
109-1 12tf
Famous Oargoylet,
Gargoyle Is name given to a projecting-
spout, so placed that It drams
thoroof gutter. Tho modern metal
pipes hnve superseded the use of gar
goylcs to a trreat extent. In 'gothlo
architecture these long and grotesquely-carved
spots have bends of men,
beasts or birds In preposterous com
bination with bodies, paws and wings
of monsters. The gargoyles of the
cathedral of Notre Dame are particu
larly famous.
Preparedness.
nor Lawyer "Resides these love-
letters, we have this Interesting film
of the actual proposnl, taken through
the keyhole." Judge (New York).
English Conquest of Ireland.
The i-uintuesl of Irelnnd by the Kng
IhIi was a Kriiilnal process. The first
tep was taken by Henry II, who Is
aid to have ohtnlned a bull from Popo
Hadrian IV, auihorlxliig hi in to take
poMH'Mlon of the country. Tho Tu
tors xteiidlly pursued the policy of
inking land from the Irish chiefs and
itlvliig It to English sottler. Tho final
act of tho union was passed und pro
claimed on January 1, ISO I.
Superfluous Invention.
See where some professor think ho
hns Invented n tmuiilno to detect when
a man Is lying. Thai nmchlno was
coiiHtrucled years ago from one of
Adam's ribs. Dnvtun News.
While Hunting
Bear in Mind
Every tree destroyed by forest fire
reduces' Central Oregon's wealth
just that much.
Preserve the trees by beingj careful
about fire. Protect them by spread
ing the gospel to all others.
The Brooks-Scanlon Lumber Co.
are
it
Anything you can wish for in
Efficiency is there
A SUPER FINE piece of machinery
that is the first claim to distinction
of the Oldsmobile "Eight." Its high speed,
V-type eight-cylinder engine produces a
velvety flow of power at all gaits from a
mile an hour to a racing speed. Its two
phase power is responsible for startling
acceleration and great fuel economy. And
these are but "examples of the superiorities
that extend to every part of this celebrated
chassis.
The Oldsmobile "Eight" mi iht pan In style
and comfort at mechanically, Demonstration
at your convenience.
$11,75
For the OLDSMOBILE 6
Not a car on the market that can
equal the Oldsmobile at anywhere
near the price.
Call and let us demonstrate
SonrtiiBros.