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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
RULES CHINATOWN
AS NEVER BEFORE
Nelly Clishmas'' Is Favor
lite Greeting Among Celes-
tials Who Will Celebrate
With Turkey Dinners.

Nelly Christmas" laughingly shouted
Moy Duck as he greeted Policeman
Burns, familiarly known as the China
town Cop" when that individual strolled
down Race street on his first round of
the district.
Merry Christmas to you, Moy." an
swered the bluecoat as he extended his
hand to accept the proffered cigar.
Gee whiz. these Cinnamon are GER
tainly becoming more civilized every
year." said Burns. turning to his com
panlon, II remember the time when
Christmas was nothing more to these
Celestlals than Blue Monday is to us.
But things have changed. Look at
those restaurants. Every one is deco
rated with holly and other Christmas
green's. Turkey dinners are on the
menus and all the establishments are
giving away souvenirs Of the occasion
This year will see the biggest Christmas
celebration in Chinatown"
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT PREVAILS.
Truly Chinatown has changed Five
years ago a visitor TO the Celestial
quarter on Christmas Day would have
found the inhabitants standing on door
steps and squatted in dark Easements
smoking, but nowhere would he hnd any
sign Of a holiday.
Let him retraee his steps tomorrow.
He viii be greeted on every side with a
salutation. and, IL he be known, a small
remembrance in the way OF a silk hand
kerehlef or perhaps a cigar or package
OF fine tea. Chinatown has awakened to
the realization that Christmas is time
for rejoicing, time for slft-siving and a
time for feasting.
Nor Is Chinatown without its happy
children. There are more than a dozen
I little tots-full- -blooded Chinese-who
would be just as disappointed as other
/ children were they to awaken on the
morrow to ma that Kris Kingle had not
hlled their stockings with goodies 1t 1.
no unusual sight nowadays TO see q
Chinese acting in the role OF santa Clau,
ana carrying on his back a Christina,
tree.
TURKEY DINNER ESCAPES
NAe @SiAb@ ~tS AoSN~4 Avh IN NAlnatoML n
tonisht, Three big turkeys purchased b,
Lee Lung, which were 10 have occupied
a principal part Of the dinner menu IT I
love feast tomorrow. broke out Of a cool
in which they had been conhnsd for fat
tening purposes last night, and led Chi
nese and policemen lively chase ol
Race street
At times the birds took 70 the wing
ana OUTRAGED those VINO pursued them
one fell e victim e a well-dlreoted bloy
nom a poieeman's club but the other
VIII probably decorate table other thai
Lee Lungs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
MEDIA SUNDAY SCHOOL
CHILDREN AID WAR VICTIMS

MEDIA, Pa, Dec 2l.-Many Media sun
day school children instead OF receiving
presents at tho many Christmas cele6ra-
tions here win give to others, who they
feel are more in need OF the weleoms
Christmas cheer. The money usually
spent for refreshments ct the Methodist
Sunday School will be sent to Belgium.
and each pupil will bring an article OF
clothing which will be sent to the Deacon
ess' Home IN Philadelphia. At all the
other Sunday schools the pupils viii
bring gifts for charity, There will be no
organized effort to relieve the poor Of
Media. as no destitute cases have been
reported.
The Civic Association Christmas tree
has been erected in front of the Court
House. and besides the brilliant electric
illumination the combined eholrs Of an
the Media churches Will sing their Christ
mas greetings, The Rev. Henry g. Noon,
pastor OF the First Methodist Church, viii
deliver an appropriate address.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
CITIZEN GIVES $500 FOR
POOR KIDDIEs' CHRISTMAS

WILMINGTON, Del. Dec, "a Whining
toms biggest and prettiest Christmas tree
Is in place and beautifully decorated with
colored lights and other electrical effects.
/. Is not a community Christmas tree but
4 stands In the city court room at the
City Hail and Is Tor the poor children
OF the city.
on Christmas morning, following the
usual custom, the poor children who are
furnished tickets BY the police. will be
taken into the courtroom. given a sight
Of the tree and then furnished with BAGS
OF candy, fruit ana some useful glft.
probably stockings and caps. For the
boys and girls there also will be some
toY
The Christnas tree ana gifts for the
poor children are given this year by 4
prominent resident who refuses 70 allow
his name 10 be used. The expenses OF the
celebration are covered by a cheek oi
$500 which he has given 10 Chief Of Ro-
lice George Black tor that purpose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
TWO sANTAs WILL GIVE
PRESENTS AT JENKINToWN

Tie hrst time JsnkRtosn win have s
community Christmas tree. The tras
not only 3 q feet high, but, wonder ol
wonders. two distinct Santa Clauses Eill
distribute prsseats 10 more han 5QQ
children
The community Christmas trse haa been
erected under directien of Qhief 6urzsss
Andrew d frant 81 lhe leHkiatoen sor-
electricity early l1is eyanies ahen ts0l.
aanda 81 alfscIs are eN4tctea - eaee'
5ns Wac4ne NanE sac ltes 5 "a
Iaft |ana11 aatt tsIt 49, aaaz
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
SOCIETIES WILL DISSEMINATE
CHRISTMAS CHEER AT CHESTER

CHESTER, Dec. 24.-Many destitute
families and several thousand needy chill
dren here are assured OF Christmas cheer.
Tomorrow morning toys and sweets will
be given out to children at the homes
of the Chester Lodge OF Elks and the
Chester Nest of owls. Baskets OF pro-
visions will be sent to the homes OF mem
bers where want stalks.
The Salvation Army will furnish din
ners to at least 1900 persons. The Chill
dren's Aid Society win decorate a Christ
mas tree. Among the other societies
which will distribute Christmas cheer are
the Ladies' Benevolent Society, St. Vim
cent de Paul's Society and the Mercy and
Help Society.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
EPISODE "

VETHEN the spectral hand appeared the
w next night, old man Storm seized his
shotgun and started out with blood In his
eye. The result Of his rage and excite
mont was badly lacerated arm for the
housemaid. The old man accused her, but
John interviewed. The poor girl had only
been curious to see how near she could
get to the spectre. She was fortunate to
have escaped with her life.
Later John began to show preoccupa-
ton, and when questioned by Zudora he
admitted that there had been an episode
Of his younger days that he had all but
forgotten. The dark spot in the palm OF
the hand had finally brought back the
scene vividly.
'I used to come home during college
days TO hunt a little. There's quail and
partridge galore in November. I used to
take young Jimmy Bolton along to carry
the game. He was only kid. Well, to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
MAYOR M'CLAIN AS SANTA AT
LANCASTER CHILDRFN's HOME

LANCASTER, Dec, 2A-Lancaster viii
have it's FIRST community Christmas OBJ
servance this year There will be no
Christmas tree. but Christmas celebra-
tlons and entertainments have been ar
ranged for both today and tomorrow,
The Mayor, Frank b. MeClain, will be
the Santa Claus at the festivities for poor
children which viii be held at the Home
for Friendless Children, Toys, sweets,
and other gifts will be distributed. The
Sd Ward Republican Club will entertain
the poor children OF the ward at It's head
quarters. Next Tuesday Charles M How
ell. manager OF the Colonial Theatre will
give a vaudeville performance for ali the
poor children of the city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
SANTA WILL BE ON HAND
AT COMMUNITY GATHERING

DRENEL HILL Dec. 2.-Regardless
Of snow, but baking al rain. Santa Claus
has promised to appear az the community
Christmas tree at Garrett and Runny-
mede avenues here tonight for children
Hill The hour has been set al 5.50 and
old santa has promised on the faith OF
his snow white beard that all ''kiddies'
present will receive a present; that Isl
weather permitting II Il rains santa
Claus will keep the next fair night open
on his engagement book.
The tree VIII be Illuminated beautifully
and beside q many persons will unite IA
singing the old carols. The singing will
be BY adults and school children Of the
community and music will be furnished
by the Garrettford Band. The Drexel
Hnl Civic Association has charge of the
arrangements and IS asking an residents
10 cooperate By Illuminating their homes
tonight
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
CHORUS GIRLS WAIT FOR SANTA
Sixty Stockings Decorate Stage OF
Lyric Theatre.

Sixty silk stockings are hanging in a
row on the Lyric Theatre stage, waiting
for Santa CLAUS. They belong TO the
chorus girls of THE Peasant Girl" com
pany, who have taken this method Of
announcing that they expect to be given
a Christmas party.
Emma Trentini and Clifton Crawford,
stars OF the company, have commissioned
Manager Blumberg 10 buy big Christ
mas tree, and Huspecting that Santa
Claus is not very familiar with theatres,
they are going TO play the part them
selves The regular Christmas celebra-
tion win be held tonight after the per
formance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT ABoUNDs
AMONG READINGS PEOPLE

READING. Dec. 24-Aore than 60
Christmas trees have been erected by
prominent citizens along the city's main
thoroughfares much to the delight OF the
poor children. The large community
Christmas tree at 9TH and Penn streets
will be brilliantly illuminated at tho
stroke OF midnight tonight, while hum
dreds sing carrots to the accompaniment
OF impressive band music.
''Self-Deniai Day has already been OBJ
served here and hundreds OF dollars have
been contributed for the purchase OF toys.
candy, sweets and clothing for the city's
poor. The merchants and Chamber OF
Commerce will act as Santa Claus and
even the wearers OF torn and ragged
stockings will not be doomed to disap-
pointment. The unfortunate "grown-upa
will also be looked after. Empty coal
bins win be replenished and Christmas
baskets distributed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
SANTA CLAUS COMING
TO JERSEY PINE BELT

NEW LISBON. n. j.. Dec. 4.-santa
Claus is coming 10 many OF the children
in the pine belt here this year for the
iirst time. II seems hardly belieYable,
but It Is a fact that many OF the little
ones in the pine belt have never heard
Of Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ma
eomber. social service workers, who have
charge OF the colony OF feeble-minded
near here. have arranged TO have COM
munlty Christmas tree. which will be the
flrst that has ever been trimmed in the
pine belt. and many children here will
receive their frst Christmas gifts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

the police at the sta
tion houses through
out the city this aft
ernoon and tonight.
The police have
been working for a
number OF weeks to
raise the funds for
the food and cloth
Ing for the worthy
families in their re-
spective districts,
and they are enthu-
siastic today over
their success. In
t,,apv raaaq thew saw
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
MRS. PARKE scHocH WILL BE
WAYNE'S SANTA CLAUS LADY

WAYNE, Dec 94.--Christmas carols and
impressive music by many OF the school
children will be the feature of the Christ
mas celebration here. The Wayne COM
munity Christmas tree has been decorated
elaborately and residents old and young
are anticipating the happy event.
Mrs Parke Schoch, of Wayne, VIII be
the Santa Claus Lady for the children
of the Radnor township schools. She
has received many contributions, and
these, together with her own donations,
will assure the children Merry Christ
mas"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
EVERY WARD IN BRYN MAWR
HOSPITAL WILL HAVE TREE

BRYN MAWR, Pa. Dec. 2i.-Every
ward in the Bryn Mawr Hospital will
have its Christmas tree so that the sick
will know they are not forgotten.
Through the kindness OF Mrs. Efing
ham B. Morris, Santa Claus win be able
to distribute gifts to the poor children
at the brilliant Christmas tree which had
been erected IN the children's home here.
The nurses house viii have its celebFa-
ton and tomorrow the nurses will be
the guests of DR. George Gerhard, Of
Overlook.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

the city's poor long after Christmas Day
has passed Already thousands OF dol
lars have been spent, but there is still
much to be done.
Christmas Day will bring cheer TO
many poor children here. All the relief
societies have combined and Christmas
banquet win be given to more than 1000
children and a huge Christmas tree is
laden with gifts to delight their young
hearts. one of the local newspapers has
been a most liberal contributor for the
celebration.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

Of their lives at the
Christmas eelebra-
tlon Ia the Chestnut
Grove Inn this att
ernoon. Hushsd ana
quiet, no doubt as
children are when
d sepIy impressed
the little ones lirst
viii gather around
the Christmas tree
and inspect the be-
ribbonsd cas- ure
boxes which santa
CLAUS VIII distribute
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

TWAS the night before Christmas, 'ohen all through tn
4 Not creature ,Vas stirring, not even mouse;
In hopes that St. Nicholas iUo,d be there;
The children tCere nestled all snug ~ their beds,
While Usons of stgdrpgms danced through their heads
Ard mamma in her kefchief, and in my cap
Had just settled our brains for long ioi1ers nap
When out on the ldiOn there arose such ctdttet
sprdng from ny bed to Uhdt the matter.
Away to the ,oindotO tie,O like flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash
Gaze a ,istro Of midday to objects beIOio;
When what to my, wondering eyes should appear
But miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer,
With little old driUeri so ively and quick,
kne'0 in q moment y must be 81 Nick
And he 1Ohistled aud shouted aud called them By
"Nog Ddsher! noic Dancer! nor, Prdneer and Vt1oI
70 he top Of The % porch to to the top Of the gsI
No'v, dash array dash dt0ay, dash a,Ooy aHP'
AZ dry leaves that before the Vid hurricane tty,
When they meet Nth obstacle, mount TO the sky
Wit1q g sleigh t,.H Of toyg1and s. Nicholas too.
Tfe prG@cng prom and S pasgng Of each little hoof
AZ drew i mu heed Gnd ,gos turning around,
He dressed all in FIR from his head to his foot
Apd has clothes all tarnshed NTH ashes and soot
And he looked ike peddier just opening his pack.
His eyes how they tu0inked! His dimples hoto nerryI
He cheeks ,gere IKE roses, his nose kkc cherry;
And The beard has chin 1Oas aohite the
TIE stump Of PIPE he I he'd d. tight T. g his teeth
That shook ,ghon he laughed ike 6Oyl fnf Of jelly
And laughed 1UIen sasv him, in spite of myself
1 Snk Of ms eye nt ana tnSst h Of MS hedd !.
He spoke aUo,d, but rUont straight his 1oork
And filed dll the stockings; then turned with jer
4md nd 6Sng lGyg ms oG "gGr % ts Gs6G e5s Of his %
He sprung to his sleigh, to his team gdUe Uhstle
And a!Oay they all f!elO like the dOtOn of thistle;
But heard him erctaim, ere he droUe out of sight:
Happy Christmas to ALL and to all good-tigkt"
CLEMENT c. MOO
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

and tonight. lie has
to see to his REIN
deer their harness
and jingle bells; and
then he will spend
several hours look
ing over the mon
ster sleigh which
has been stored 365
days-or rather 36i,
TO be exact.
Then we must not
forget the toys; they
have been all packed
and sorted-in fact,
for fnutght-ihe big
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

before the kiddias leave. Then via come
Ehe Feast. Ices. sweets, cookies ana other
aelleacIss aill Be enjoyed IA q way known
enlF 70 children Games ana al enter
Ia'nment Nlii folloW. AT The end the enil-
ettn sill ~ allowed T. BLOW u their
81 contest TIE iilile hofns which NilI
arqFlaed 1ar taem.
a4 esie4rafiqn hes been efs1ns4d 81
r ae4euan wish tae aasl4f-
as afrn|nzH, aaieE Park
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
CHRISTMAS CHEER APLENgY
FoR WEST cHEsTER's POOR

WEST CHESTER Dec 2i-The poor
people here are suffering more thls sea-
son than ever before, recording @ many
- fha oldest residents 1hs closing 81
lha Big shafpiss flaaf taras hanaredz
upen eha5lIf aho hsd neFet knosn esat
atsoft H41 GnHI1fn1s eeaa4H Hil atIHH
raneh-ate e4aaf heRestr aaa Hlans
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
SANTA CLAUS WILL CALL
Az RosEMoNT HOSPITAL

ROsEAIOkT. Dec. IA santa Claus win
not he too busy 40 pas q eall AZ the home
tonight q eery tomofEoa and Tie chile
dren 81 th1 Institution have been walt
ine aiih sazer ears IoI tne Lsll-laie bells
IHcea e kHaHsas 81 h4 rtcHinsaI
7 ist|ra4 e ae NIf4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

Girl, OF JenlSintown, has erected big
tree in the Wilson home on West ave-
nue.. She has obtained the names OF more
than 100 deserving children OF Arlington
and Moreland Townships and promises
not to forget them in the Santa Claus
mail list. Many Jenkintown residents
have congratulated Miss Wilson on her
remarkable work.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

combined COMMITTEES
81 t ariaa
churches haa hn
bssy preparing -
distrit ste zoe
eloshina eanas
loya to fhe
They hava s. M
nsf ana Hhe
uf each H4
to team ua
1
ines sill atA
-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
CHRISTMAS sHoog Az GUN oLUB

The south Phiiadeiphia Gun Club has
arranged q shoot far Christmas Day. be-
Einnins 81 $50 a. ID. ln the aftefnoon
there VIII he q I've bird shoot with
prizes foF The Hlnnsrs rhe eommitlae ID
caares q thr affair Includes AadraH
tlsssIaf. Geefka err|naah Frank aprsI
N1itH Heente 4s1l i.ue4 an1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

DETROIT Hsc tt-An Organisation OF
eeoa Felleas iu aus Say have raised
aaue sI4 "a casa Besides iats1 4uaafi.
iIe1 81 eiothida ara iaafsa aacufa y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
POLICE WILL BRING
| JOY TO MANY POOR
ON CHRISTMAS DAY
7ood and Gifts Will Be Dis
tnbuted to Needy From
Station Houses in Many
Districts.

christmas dinners for hundreds Of poor
Amllies and toys to bring Joy to thou
ands OF children will be distributed by
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
KRIS MUST GO FAST
TO VISIT ALL TOWNS
THAT EXPECT HIM
Eight Tiny Reindeer and
Well-6lled Sleigh All in
Readiness for Their Great
Dash Tonight.

Santa Claus has announced that he Ia
all ready to start. There is plenty OF
hard work in store for him both today
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
LOTS OF FUN FOR KIDDIEs
PLANNED AT RIDLEY PARK

RIDLEY PARK. Dec. Nearly 1e0 chill
aFsn Of an ages in the Anlmont section.
pear here, are expected 10 have the time
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
POOR OF GLOUCESTER
TO GET XMAS BoUETIEs

GLOUCESTER. ~ J Dec. 3 -fhs
poor Of Glouceatsr City Win be gen taz1a
care oL Lomo-raM- Lar 2 manLn - !
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-07-02
84,4O3. ACRES
PERCENT 1o1
Record Breaker Means Much
To Kansas

Topeka, June. 30 A large wheat
acreage in almost every county
in Kansas and a higher condition
at harvest time than ever before
recorded is the story of the Co.
burn crop bulletin today. The
corn acreage is the lowest IN
twenty-three years, but the con-
dition is higher than for several
years. The bulletin shows. to-
tai of S,873,000 acres sown TO
wheat last fall and only 3 per-
cent of it was plowed up or aban-
doned this spring, leaving a to-
tai of s,6l3,OO0 acres to be. bar
vested and an average condition
Of 9S percent of full crop, the
highest crop condition ever re-
ported to the board OF agricul-
ture.
The following shows the ac-
reage ,ot wheat to be harvested,
it's condition and the corn con.
dition in several of the counties
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-07-02

Incompetence, laziness. and
greed have marked the men who
presented themselves in the role
OF harvest hands in Kansas this
year to a greater extent than
ever before, according to reports
from many parts of the state.
incompetence has included a
physical inability on the part of
the hands to stand the hard
work, long hours, and burning
sun. There have been more
than the usual mum ber who have
not wanted to work, and there
have been those who tried the
souls of the farmers with golden
grain in dire peed of being cut,
who held out for as high as SIS
and So day for ordinary har-
vest work. The highest price
paid so far has been $4 day ac-
cording to reports.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-07-02
wheat
corn

The distinction of having filed
petition from every county in
Kansas for the first time for
nomination for state Office, rests
with P. E. Laughlin, assistant
bank commissioner, who is Demo
cratic candidate for state treas.
urer. The petitions carried the
names of 32,4 slgners, nearly
One-third ,of. which were women.
Laughlin did not file all bis posi-
tions, the aggregate number OF
sigpers greatly exceeding the
limit allowed by law, but be is
the first man to file from every
county in the state, most candi.
dates choosing the simpler way
of fling from 20 counties. Two
years ago Laughlin reduced the
Republican majority by nearly
$4,000 votes for the Office of
treasurer, running ahead OF
President Wilson. He has been
assistant bank commissioner
since the appointment of Charles
M. Sawyer.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-07-02
A SURPLUS
OF 33 MILLION
Tariff And Income Laws Are
indicated

Washington, July Treasury
figures completed tonight show
that the federal government
went through its first fiscal year
under the Wilson administration
with its income exceeding ordi-
nary expenses by $33.7S4,4 ,452.O7.
Nearly 80 IL million dollars,
pouring into the treasury yes
terday, the last day, brought the
total receipts for the year up to.
1874, ,343, ,7O0e This is 20 1.2 mil
lion above Secretary McAdoo's
original estimate, and turned in
to surplus what had promised
the day before to be substan-
tial deficit.
Corporation and income tax
payments furnished the stream
of gold at the finish. From this
source came $50, 161, 1882 be-
tween the opening and closing of
the treasury yesterday. To-
night Secretary McAdoo and
other administration officials
were pointing proudly to the to-
tai figures as proof of their
promises as to what would be
accomplished under the new
tariff.
Comparative statements of re-
ceipts and disbursements for the
last three years:
1912 Receipts $691, ,77S, 465
disbursements, 1854, $50, 963; sur
plus, $s7, 1as,sOl; Panama Ca
pal, $zs, 327'pzO; snrplus, $I,s97-
13l. "a
1879 Receipts, $724,ll1.229;
disbursements, $682, 770, 705; sur
plus, $4l, ,34O,524; Panama Canal,
$4i, 74l, ,2ss; deficit, $4OO,733.
1914 Receipts, 1874, ,343, 700;
disbursements, 500, $50, 24S; sur
plus, $33, ,7s4,452; Panama Canal,
$34, ,825, GAL; deficit, S1,OlO,O5S.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-07-02
-~eHenaAAlsa
Your Dollars -Ald City Sins
Mr.. Citizen of this town!

Do you want your dollars to add to
the brightness of the lights of the city
that the evils they represent may make a
stronger appeal to your boy?
That is just what you are doing when
you send your dollars to the mail-ordel
man of the city instead of spending them
at home
Every dollar you send away from home
means an added reason for the boy to fol
low the dollar. And there is much less
opportunity for him to succeed in life in
the city to which your dollars go than
there is right here in this town where the
people know and appreciate him.
There is not hundred-to-o chance
for him in the city. and yet you are in
viting him to leave you that he may fol
low your dollars!
Why not keep the dollars at home
svhe,v your boy, and not the son of the
mail order man. will haze a. chance
at hem2
Why not spend them with the local
merchants?
Think it over. 81.