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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 7, 1937)
FAMOUS HEADLINE HUNTEfT hud “The Entrance Sign** By FLOYD GIBBONS MEET Evelyn Kerr of Somervhlc, who is pinch hitting for her dad, George R. Kerr, of the same address. Evelyn says she has never had any adventures—not yet, anyway. If she had, she’d be glad to tell us about them. Her dad. on the other hand, has had one of those rip-roaring ex periences that make your hair stand on end for a week afterward, but somehow or other he never gets around to writing us about it. So Evelyn is writing that story up for him. All right, dad. That make* you a Distinguished Adventurer, and a full fledged member of the elub. A lot of good yarns begin with a man in the driver’s seat of an auto mobile. This is one of them. In 1918, Evelyn's dad. George Kerr, was working as a truck driver for a company in Medford, and one trip he made in his truck he’ll never forget in all his life. George’s Truck Had a Heavy Load. It was a warm day in September. George was driving a five-ton truck loaded with corrugated paper boxes. There's one thing that ought to be explained here—that Is, that those boxes were heavy. A truck load of paper boxes doesn’t sound like much weight, but these boxes were folded flat and piled high on George’s gas buggy. It was a five-ton truck, but that load of boxes weighed every ounce «<t six tons. That load of boxes was to go to Salem, and, although George had been in the nearby town of Lynn a good many times, he had never driven 'to Salem. George got to Lynn in good time, and drove right on. To get to iSalem, he had to cross the marshes that lie between the two towns— lhad to cross them over the floating bridge. “I don’t know whether that floating bridge is still there, or whether •it has been replaced by a more modern—and more solid—structure. ‘‘That bridge was built of 137 layers of board placed on the top of the swamp, and those boards kept sinking so that they had to be reinforced twice a week,” Evelyn says. It was said around those parts that nobody had ever been able to ttlnd a bottom to those marshes. But that’s something George Kerr [didn't know about. If he had, he might have traveled from Lynn to Salem by an en tirely different route. Another thing George didn’t know much about was that floating bridge. The Sign That He Didn’t See. There was a sign at the entrance to it that said: “Nothing over 6,000 pounds allowed on this bridge. Anyone driving a vehicle weighing over 6,000 pounds proceed at their own risk.” But George didn't see that sign as he rolled onto the bridge approach. So, with a load alone that weighed 6,000 pounds, and a truck that weighed almost as much again, he started across. It was George’s helper who first noticed that things were going wrong. The truck was halfway across—IN THE DEAD MIDDLE OF THE BRIDGE—when suddenly he cried nut: "For Pete's sake, George, look. The bridge is sinking!" GEORGE DID LOOK—AND HIS SCALP BEGAN TO CREEP AND FUNNY, CHILLY TWINGES BEGAN RUNNING UP AND DOWN HIS BACK. THE BRIDGE BENEATH THEM WAS OUT OF SIGHT UNDER MUDDY SWAMP WATER. AND THE WATER ITSELF WAS UP OVER THE RIMS OF THE TRUCK’S BIG WHEELS. The next thing George heard was the helper's voice again. “Come on, George. We’ll have to jump for it!" That's the last George saw of his helper for a while. He was over the side of the truck like a monkey, and George was left alone on the scat. From somewhere behind, he could hear his helper’s voice calling to him—telling him to get off that truck before It was too late. But George didn’t get off. That truck and the load it was carrying had been entrusted to his care. It was his responsibility. He'd hoard about those marshes—heard people say that anything that went down in them never came up ugain. But that applied to the truck as well as himself, didn’t it? Hard Decision for Him to Make. Was he going to abandon that truck—the property of the people who handed him his pay check every week—while there was still a chance of getting it across? On the other hand. George had a wife and five small kids at home. Ht owed a duty to them, too, didn't he? What would happen to them if he went down in that swamp and never came up again? It was a tough decision to make, but George made it. He threw his truck into low gear, fed it the gas gently, and started crawling along toward the other side. It seemed as though he'd never make it. The bridge sagged beneath the weight of the heavy load. The truck was moving at a snail's pace, but he didn’t dare make It go any faster. Nothing to do but sit tight, hold his breath, and pray that everything would be all right. The water rose higher and higher. It was almost up to the hub caps. What if it got into the engine and stalled the motor? George didn't want to think about that. What if the flimsy foundation of floating planks broke out from beneath him altogether? He didn't like to think about that either. Out of the Water to Safety. Then, suddenly, he noticed the truck was rising higher out of the water. He was almost at the end now. Another minute and he’d be across. George didn't breathe while they were crossing these last few yards. Then he was on dry land again—truck and all—and he stopped and sat there a few minutes to get control of his jumping nerves. His helper, back on the other side of the bridge, saw him get across isafely, then followed on foot. After awhile they continued on their way and delivered their load, out it wasn’t until they were on their way back and passed the bridge approach that they saw the sign that read: “Nothing over 6,000 pounds allowed on this bridge.” "Then,” says Evelyn. “Dad nearly collapsed when he realized Just bew close a call he had had.” e- WNU Service. Sir Walter Raleigh's Clothes The usual attire of Sir Walter Ral eigh. it is recorded, consisted of a white satin pinked vest, close aleeved to the wrist, and over the body a brown doublet finely flow ered and embroidered with pearls. In the feather of his hat a large ruby and pearl drop at the bottom of the sprig in place of a button. H«3 breeches, with his stockings and ribbon garters, fringed at the end, all white; and buff shoes which on great court days were so gor geously covered with precious stones as to have exceeded the Rvalue of $3,000. He had a suit of ;armor of solid silver, with sword and belt blazing with diamonds, ru bies, and pearls. Marine Corps The United States Marine Corps is under a major general com mandant, who receives orders from the secretary of the navy. The corps headquarters are in the Navy building at Washington, D. C. Recruit depots of the corps are located at Parris island, S. C., and San Diego, Calif. Recruits from the eastern part of the country receive their training at the former station and those from west of the Rocky mountains at the latter. The Parris island post is off the Atlantic coast, near Beaufort, S. C. It includes the Receiving station, Naval hospital. Naval Radio station, Marine Corps Training station, Marine Corps Avi ation station and a naval prison. I Arthur Brisbane, Editor, Dies at 11 Work Known to Millions; Column Popular in This Newspaper. New York, N. Y.—With the | death of Arthur Brisbane Christmas morning, the ; world lost its most widely known and most widely read newspaper writer and editor. The veteran commentator, whose column “This Week” appeared regularly in this newspaper, died of heart dis ease while he slept. He was seventy-two. True to the Brisbane tradition, he kept up the terrific pace of his work to the last. When he was stricken late in the afternoon of Christmas eve he had almost finished his col umn, "Today,” which appeared in many large daily newspapers, prin cipally those of William Randolph Hearst’s string. He was forced to call upon his son, Seward, 22. to complete it. It was the first time in his life Arthur Brisbane had not finished what he had set out to write. Millions of Readers. It was only a few hours afterward Mr. Brisbane fell asleep in his Fifth avenue apartment. At his bedside were his physicians, Dr. Leopold Stieglitz and Dr. Frederick Zeman. and a nurse. In the apartment his entire family had gathered — his ARTHUR BRISBANE wife, Mrs. Phoebe Brisbane, whom he had married in 1912; his son, Seward, and his four daughters, Mrs. J. R. K. McCrary, 23; Emily, 18; Alice, 14, and Elinor 12. The great editor never awakened. Probably no one knows how many millions of persons read Mr. Bris bane’s verse, analytical comments upon the news of the day. It is esti mated that 25 millions read his daily column. Additional millions followed with satisfaction the weekly column syndicated by Western Newspaper Union to this and many other lead ing weekly newspapers. Mr. Brisbane was wealthy. It is reported that his yearly salary at the time of his death was $260,000. In addition, there was the return on hts extensive real estate holdings. Arthur Brisbane was born in Buf falo, N. Y., in 1864. He attended the public schools and then, forsaking a college education, he became a re porter on the old New York Sun at 19. Yet his rise to the position he held in the world of journalism at the last was not the Horatio Alger type of success story, with glory crowning the hero after countless tear-jerking tribulations. He was good and he was successful from the start. It was not long before he was the Sun’s London correspondent. After five years, there was a shake-up on the paper and the management cabled him to return. He said he would if they made him managing editor. Managing editor! He was just 23. They made him managing editor. And so well did he execute his job, Joseph Pulitzer took him over to the New York World, which, under the Brisbane directorship, soon became the most influential organ of public opinion in America. "Greatest Journalist of I>ay." When William Randolph Hearst came from California and bought the New York Journal he hired Mr. Brisbane—at a reduction in salary of almost 50 per cent. But there was an agreement that as the circulation increased, so would his compensa tion. His earnings on the World were multiplied in almost no time. The association with Hearst be came a life-long friendship, and Mr. Brisbane soon became regarded as next to Mr. Hearst in importance in the chain of newspapers. When he died, Mr. Hearst said: “I know that Arthur Brisbane was the greatest journalist of his day.” It was Arthur Brisbane who was credited with bringing the trend of newspaper style “down to earth.” He believed that newspapers should be written for the ordinary man, not the intelligentsia He wrote that way —and his columns appealed to col lege professors as well as to mer chants and farmers He dictated his 1,000 to 1.200 crisp, unwasted words daily in half an hour to an hour. There was a dictaphone beside him wherever he went. He would even wake up in Pullman berths and begin dictation at two or three in the morning. Casual Clothes in Tailored Wools , By CHERIE NICHOLAS CASUAL clothes were never nore attractive than they are at this very moment. Planned to perfection in colorings as well as textures, and beautifully styled and tailored as they now are, whether you’re plan ning either a resort, cruise or stay at-home wardrobe it’s your casual clothes in the new stunning woolens that are sure to fit into the picture in the most fashionable and com fortable way. Your frocks will be in lightweight or sheer wool and will slip nicely under your warm coats for northern and cruise wear, as well as being admirably adapted to active coat less days in the sunny south. Your coats and suits will be in wool in varying weights according to the climate you choose—but no matter what type you select, you can be sure of the requisite amount of warmth with no fear of the tired feeling that comes from a coat of burdensome weight. For warmth without weight is the watchword of the newer woolens that are estab lishing a coveted relation between style and comfort. t or wear an day, every day, in any climate, lightweight wool frocks are styled on practical and jaunty lines as they have never been styled before. Bright and dark colors in gypsy, in Tyrolean peasant high shades, in plaids, in monotones are good for immediate wear for trav el or town while pastel tones are recognized as becomingly appropri ate for warm resorts. Pictured to the right is a happy little frock in plaid cashmere wool. Clever use of the striking pattern slims the body lines in flattering effect. A slide fastener closing from neck to hem is smart and young and a boon to the girl who must make a nine o'clock class, keep a business ap pointment or appear on deck at an early morning hour. A mannish lit tle velveteen tie loops at the front in a jiffy and a sporting leather belt marks the trim waist. For wear over frocks of this type with your trig little suede or felt hat there are broad-shouldered wool en top coats with the same non chalant poise as frock and head gear. W-irm, and weather resistant, they are smart and becoming and are charmingly appropriate for town, country or travel, be they with or without fur. Whether these coats be belted or flared or swing ing wide in a swagger line they are cut with freedom for wear over wool frocks or skirt-and-jacket com binations. The chic of the casual topcoat is illustrated in the model to the left in the picture. Here a gray chevron wool (gray is high-style this season) has a flaring lapel collar and pocket tabs of soft gray krimmer. The flarei skirt hips in at the waist un der a sturdy leather belt. Wool and fur ensembles are also most excellent all-purpose choices as well. Very smart indeed are swagger fur coats and capes lined in tweeds and monotones to match accompanying v.oolen frocks or skirts. A beautifully styled triple purpose wool ensemble is shown centered in the foreground of the group. Here a slender skirt of rough textured nubbly wool in a rich gold color is topped by a matching fitted jacket which may be worn with or without a blouse. As you see, a fingertip length warm swagger coat in the same wool fabric slips over all. It has modish fulled shoulders and a tuxedo collar of luxurious brown beaver. Masterfully tailored, it is good style for town or country, northern winters or cool days in southern climes. © Western Newspaper Union. GYPSY HEADDRESS By CIIERIE NICHOLAS A handkerchief of red silk chiffon edged wiSa sequins worn over the hair in gypsy fashion to protect mi lady’s wave flavors of romance and the picturesque, does it not? Ever so smart this season! Young girls are greatly excited over the idea. The latest also is to border the hemline of the yards-and-yards around the skirt of the black mous seline evening dress with multi-col ored bands of silk taffeta. See the gown in the picture. It is an Alix creation. The fact that the black mousseline is posed over a white organdy petticoat stiffened with horsehair and that gypsy color ings are featured makes this a cos tume of unusual distinction. VELVET LEADS WAY IN STYLE INTEREST By CHERIE NICHOLAS Velvets have a way with them this season. They are not only crush-resistant but they seem to like the crowd. They certainly have gone places, done things and looked right smart. Now, they have stepped right into the midwinter festivities. Velvet wraps, gowns, and little jackets, velvet lounging pajamas for the leisure hours of winter sports. Velvet nighties and robes of wash able velvet, pajamas, hostess gowns and bed jackets, lovely velvet mules and sandals, boudoir quilted pil lows and bed covers of delicate shades of velvet. Men have dressing gowns, smok ing jackets, and collar boxes of velvet in rich, dark shades. Little girls may have velvet dresses just like mother’s, and lit tle girls get the same satisfaction out of their velvet dresses that mother gets out of hers. They feel dressed up and they love it. Smart velvet coats for little boys a- well as little girls with tiny vel vet berets to match, are to be found and they do look well. The older woman finds velvets for every hour of her day, and this year we have our velvets properly styled, not only for every hour of the day but becoming clothes for women of every age. Turbans for Evening Are Proving Popular in Paris Turbins are proving immensely popular in Paris for evening wear. They are practical for last-minute invitations where a woman has not time to have an original coiffure arranged by a hairdresser. Silver or gold lame is the most popular material for the evening turbans, although many are made of silver and dressed exactly like real hair. Little velvet caps, exactly match ing one's gown, also are shown in the newest collection. HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS Items of Interest to the Housewife —1—— - i j Instead of sewing ribbon belt to a buckle to be worn on wash dresses, use a snap fastener. Buckle may then be easily re moved when washing. • * * To remove marks on paint which have been made with matches, rub them with lemon, then with whiting and finally wash with soap and water. * * * If mayonnaise curdles while it is being made, put another yolk of egg into an empty basin, add the curdled sauce gradually to it, stirring all the time, and it will become right again. * * * Don’t whisper in a sick person’s presence, and don’t look gloomy after the doctor’s visit. Imagina tion runs riot when one is ill and | sick people miss nothing. * * * Crumbled dried bacon is deli cious when added to egg omelet. Left-over bacon can be used this way. * * * A clove of garlic rubbed around the salad bowl will season the salad, but will not give it too strong a flavor. * * * If the range is wiped carefully with brown paper after cooking greasy food it can be kept bright with little difficulty. * * * Mix ingredients for ginger cookies with cold coffee instead of water. It improves them. • • * When potatoes have been over boiled and gone to broth, lay a strong cloth in the colander and empty the contents of the sauce pan into it. Gather up the cloth as if for a pudding, and squeeze tightly until every drop of mois ture is out, and you will find that you have a light, floury ball. • • • Dates filled with cheese or nuts make a good accompaniment to serve on fruit salads. © Associated Newspapers.— WNU Service. 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