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The midland journal., 1917-01-05
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1917.
Cooperation Aim OF Farm Banks.
SINGLE ooPY. 2 oENfs.

Cooperation Aim OF Farm Banks.
The Federal Farm Loan Board has
been one of the busiest Govern
mental agencies in washington dur
ing the last five months. Immedi-
ately after the passage of the Act
correspondence began to pour into
Washington.
The Farm Loan Act empowered
the board to conduct campaign OF
education to enable the farmers to
become familiar with the law. This
campaign has been conducted on the
speaking platform, through farm pa
ers and through newspapers and
ines. In order to get first
Frmation as to the farm
gds," the Board adopted the
followed by the organization
ttee of the Federal Reserve
and held over SO hearings in
ties.
the meantime the Office force at
hington was handling the corre-
kldence, which has amounted up
date nearly S200,O00 letters, and
even now averaging 1,40O a day.
The fri1ition of this. campaign Of
education is approximately 1000
farm loan associations already tenta-
/ lively formed, each composed OF 10
or more borrowers and each assocla-
ton applying for loans of from $780,
900 up. It may be conservativeiy
said that the demand for loans by
he time the banks are ready to lend
will approximate between $780,
900. 900 and 100000.
These farm loan associations are
the groups of ten or more into which
farmer borrowers are required TO as
semble to borrow from the ] 2 federal
land banks. These groups are pro-
yided to form the foundation stones
for the cooperative government Of
this banking system Each one of
these groups lis required ito incor-
porate and each borrower invests
back in stockiof his association 5 per
cent. of the amouRefhe borrows, this
investment being required to give
him a morxAy interest in the affairs
of his association, which must guar
antee Ell loans made to it's members
OIMcourse, the Farm Loan Act al
wsnH Contemplated the issue of bonds
Sagainst the farm mortgages taken
for the purpose of getting additional
money to lend to farmers, but it wa
not anticipated that the acceptance
of the system by farmers would be
SO prompt as to require almost i'm
mediate bond issues. Even before
the banks have been actually estabs
lished the board is preparing to
market these bonds in large
amounts.
8. These bonds are free of all forms
of taxation even including the in
a0me tax and all state and municipal
xes. They will be issued in de-
limitations of from $25 to $1,000
70 make them popular among
ge of small savings. 1t is be-
eyed that much of the money OF
o; wage-earning class, heretofore
deposited in postal savings banks OF
wasted in "get-rich-quick" schemes
will be invested in these bonds and
that they will also attract the money
of estates, trust funds and large in
Vestors. corporate and private.
The interest rate to be borne by
the bonds has not been fixed, but il
will not be less than per cent, nol
more than per cent
The midland journal., 1917-01-05
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The midland journal., 1917-01-05

The latest freak of femme fash
ion is the knee plus ultra skirts.
The midland journal., 1917-01-05
pf Taking Cold.

Sople taking cold is a
unately one that is
Take a cold sponge
ming when you first
mot ice cold. but a
about so degrees r.
your window up.
IL. 2pm take "a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-07
Boobies PA
By WILLIAM r KIRK

ing sum mite. sed Ma, & invite all the
husbands to give US thare views on
American letters. I am much inter
ested to know what yure friend Pat
Rooney at the Terrace thinks about
the Inner Meeting of Poetry, Ma sed.
I guess Pat cud give you a pritty
good line on IL at that, sed Pa The
Irish peepul are strong on poetry g.
police. Pa sed- But seeriusly. Pa sed
any time You ladies git tripped up on
Quesun of literatur, send for me &
will explain things for you. A free
noligist toald me onSt. sed Pa. that my
he'd was shaped jest Ike LOngfellows.
He sed I wud look like Longfellow IL
I stayed up in the woods away from
4 razor for 4 few months / have a lot
Of butiful thoughts. too. Pa sed- I new
Yer put them down, that is the only
trubbel
have a lot Of thoughts about yure
lit-erery ability, sed Ma, that wud maik
tTubbel II l put them down Well, deer
est. sed Ma know YOU are going to be
proud OF me sum of these days wen
sum OF yure reiashuns Gums & I resite
CRATE poetry to them
You have my permisshun TO reesite
poetry to my relashuns. Pa sed. Start
in resisting wen thay cum & keep Il
20 till thay 60 Take them by the arm
if thay start TO run. Pa sed- Thay have
II cumming to them, my relashuns.
The sun that breef December day
Rose cherries oaver hills OF gray;
a always twice as cherries is il
Wen my relsshuns cum to visit
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-07

select dance club in New York
Miss johnson has secured duarters
in the 4fta street theater building
which she is having remOdeied as an
English country house, and where to
the music OF a ''iaz band and cool
artificial breezes she will play hostess
10 the elite OF the city.
IF you have 50 dollars and move
quickly enough to get in on the
ground floor" you can secure a mem
Already all the eligible Young men
in Manhattan Including myself are
saving Up 10 get a membership. for IL
certainly is worth all its costs just 70
sit around and bask in the sunshine OF
the adorable Justine's smile
New Shuberr Production
Lee Shubert announces that he wiz
present in New York shortly DerWelc
Hall Game. Mabel Taliaferro. Edmund
BreeSe and Madame Torska in The
Woman Thou Gavest Ne" A dramatiza-
ton by Hall Game of the latrer's novel
of the same name The play is a drama
in four acts and al interlude. In the
latter the scene is laid at the South
pole The out OF town premiere Will
take place at the Shubert theater. Bos-
ton, on April >, and later the play will
be presented here for a spring and
sumner engagement
Derwent Hail Game recently came
TO this country to appear in film YER
sions OF his fathers plays. He is welt
known on the English stage. having
appeared as John Storm IN The Chris
ian" and other famous roles
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-07
ne IIlS1QCT De Water
Miss Dart Has to Placate the Aunt
De waite


She solved q part Of the problem
bv demanding suddenly-'How is
Grace-and where did she 20 Just
novT"
She is very we'll" I told her she
IS upstairs with Maggie
Il heard her say she would not come
N here to see me- she went on You
evidently humored her in her notion,
didn't you
What could I say The truth was
the only safe weapon.
she wanted to go upstairs and
did not oppose her l said as gently as
I could The darkness of the room
probably depressed her a little Shall
I bring her down to see you now?'
Not unless she wants 10 come" the
widow insisted Then the tears rushed
10 her eyes Tt is very hard, she
auavered, after all the love 1 have
lavished on that child-the only blood
relative have IN the Torld-that she
should be weaned from me so easily"
She was so unreasonable that I vas
sorry for her. I would not remind her
that she had another blood relative in
Tom. Grace's brother She seldom
care for him Yet, as her dead sisters
child. surely she ought to have some
affection for him. But II she wanted
to be miserable I would not argue with
her.
What are you and Grace going to be
doing today" she queried-
'I was Just about to ask you il
might go downtown 10 get Grace's
books for her lessons. and II ] might
take her with me-" I said. boldly.
There is no hurry. Can't you wait
few days?' she suggested
7 might-only-ths is-Mr- Norton
told me to get the books today" ! said.
my heart beating with nervousness
You remember that he spoke some
days ago about wanting her TO begin
lessons on Mondav'
on there was world of meaning
in the ejaculation. He has arranged
about your going. has he2 Then why
ask me2'
Because" I explained. you are the
one 10 be consulted-as you must de-
eide whether Grace may 90 with me
or II she is to be left at home"
You know already that I do not
like her to ride on the subway" Msr.
Gore reminded me.
But we would not go on the sub
way" I told her. for Mr. Norton said
10 take the automobile. and"
I got no further Then take the
automobiier' she exclaimed. with a
vehemence that startled me. And
since you have already had your Or
ders from him. kindly do exactly as
he says and spare yourself and ne
the inconvenience Of further consul
tation,"
As she flung herself back upon her
pillows and closed her eyes, I crept
from the room
ITO he COntinued-D
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-07

Der never finds out the real cause OF
hs wife's death.
In treatment the play has an ele-
ment Of novelty. Mr.. Vachen has
worked 2 shade of mystery into the
plot which lasts even after the death
OF the principal character IN fact.
u Is 50 cleverly worked out that the
audience at the finish Of the play IS
forced 10 leave with a feeling OF dis
satisfs ction because the mystery still
remains. Whether this was intentional
on the part Of the author remains =
matter for specula ton
His treatment OF a delicate situs-
ton Is broad IN the extreme showing
the marked influence OF the English
stage. At various times the dialogue
IS rather startling
The manner in which Mr.. Vacbeu
has evolved the exposition OF the sup
posed perfidy Of the husband Is de-
Cidedly bold. in fact. il may be called
crude, but so crude as TO be decidedly
interesting from a psychological stand
point. The way in which the red
herring Is drawn across the tail
first decided to have an intrigue and
changed his mind.or whether there was
in reality an intrigue which was clev-
erly covered up either by design or
accident
A Play. Mildly Interesting.
As a play the offering is mildly
interesting through its CRUELTY As
Hn evenings entertainment it is de-
10 the personality of Mary Boland.
The time honOred telephone CONVEX
sation used to develop the plot has
been done to death and il would be
a relief 10 have II eliminated for some
more suits bic method
Sydney Shields. as the nurse, while
giving a pleasing performance. leaves
d great deal to be desired. She lacks
the subtle mannerisms OF Mary Boland
in a part which could be made quite
as important.
As Dr. Napier. Lynn Harding gives
an excellent performance. While the
balance OF the cast is thoroughly ade-
quate and well balanced
Il is rather too bad that Mary Bo-
land should create such a splendid
character in such poor play, for. as
I have stated before. with few minor
honors. Mary Boland Is the play Miss
BOland has handled in a mastery man
ner a character that. done by anyone
Of lesser ability. would be absolutely
boring and of no value to the piece.
Mr.. Vachelrs work in the past in
this country has been chiefly confined
10 The Chief" and The Ledger
neither OF which was great success.
Artistic Russian Production.
Coincident with the revolution in
Russia. was the production Of ''Nju.'
decidedly unusual play OF Slavic life
by Ossip DymOw. which made its ap-
pesrance at the BandbOX theater-
The play is the first attempt OF
Richard Ordynski. the director. and JO-
seph Urban, the scenic artist. TO pro-
duce unusual plays in New York, and.
judging from this drama. they have
succeeded in at least awakening in
terest.
The scene OF the play is Of = neces-
sity laid in Russia and the theme IS
fatslistic to the extreme. II tells the
story OF Mil" a young Russian girl
who is seeking love.
For eight years she Is happily mar
RED and then she discovers although
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-07

she has apparently everything IN life
which is worth while. including a de-
voted husband, that she has not yet
found the love for which she longs. .
Husband a Bore.
As time progresses she gets more
and more disconnected Her husband
oores her and during her social acti-
vities she meets and falls in love with
a poet with whom sSs becomes in
VOlved 20 the fun limits Of inffdelity
Leaving home with the maker Of
dreams she takes a furnished room
where he visits her on numerous oc-
casiOns- The shaliOwness OF her lover
finally impresses her with the futility
OF the situation. and she takes poison
and dies with her ideal love still IN
found
Ann Andrews I'm the title role is a
product of the west and her portrayal
OF ths difficult part is artistic in every
detail From present Indications Miss
andrews will bear watching and a
bright future viii undoubtedly result
from her present Interpretation
The artistic direction OF Richard
Ordynski is apparent throughout the
production The past performa noes Of
this brilliant young Russian bid we'll
for some surprising things in the dra-
matte future.
To introduce Joseph Urban seems
ike artistic sacriiegs, for his work is
far too well known to call FOR any
euiogY.
The Washington Square players
have changed their bin at the Comedy
although there are many things in the
three new offerings which may be
commended. there is nothing in any Of
the new productions which will prove
sensational 20 a point OF extreme popu-
larity
In Pilots and Playwrights" there is
great deal OF rare comedy which
might under ordinary circumstances
attract some attention. but owing TO
the fact that comedy has been at its
best this season. the pleasing little
play is not destined to attract the at
tention IT should.
The theme of the piece deals with
the ease with which the average play
wright may find Il play plot even in
everyday life, and the development OF
drama right in the authors own
boarding house carries out the theory
to laughable degree
The Poor Fool" which followed the
comedy, left the audience wondering
just what II was all about as few OF
the lines carried farther than the first
rows and the plot. II there was any,
was obScured by poor Interpretation.
Roughly. the theme dealt with the
softening of a cruel nature by the in
fluence Of music welded BY ar imbe-
Gle.
4 Third Play.
The third and last play on the bill.
Nganareile- new translation from
Moliere. reminds one of the travesty
OF Shakspere. 1t is a delicious bit
Of humor, which. like the other comedy
offering. win suffer from a late advent
and the fact that the short play craze
seems about over. II is well done in
every detail and worth seeing.
Jules Ruben is. as heretofore, the
bright and shining star of the aggre-
cation. while Helen Wesley continues
10 lead the ladies OF the organization
for artistic honors.
The Washington Square PLAYERS have
done good work this season. and have
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-07
Mary Roland Is Captivating
in Her Newest Play; Ar
tistic Russian Success.

TEw YORK. April despite the
N fact that the country seems on
the threshold OF hostilities. the
theatrical situation continues to he
extremely lively While the pace set
by the producers during the first part
Of January has been slightly lessened,
there are a great many new plays
scheduled for the balance of ths sea-
son
In the event or a general call for
volunteers it is quite likely that some
OF the foremost actors in the country
will don uniforms. as many OF them
are connected with the various Off
GERS training corps that have sprung
into existence during the past year
Whether the trend Of the new pro-
ducticns viii he Influenced by the
break with Germany to such an eX-
tent as to cause a military atmosphere
y hard to predict: but judging from
the example set in France and Eng
land, the playwright will turn his at
Iention TO military plots in the near
future.
In London at the present time most
OF the so-called --revues" have 2 de-
clded military aspect. and il is prob
able that hysterical wave OF patriot
ism will cause 2 like condition in the
Mary BoIand CaPtivates.
Horace Annesley Vachell's latest con-
tribution to the seasons dramatic
offerings is a. English melodrama-
The Case Of Lady Gambler with Mary
Bofand in the principal role.
Briefly. the theme Of the play is
laid around the lonesome. sick. jeal-
Gus Lady Gambler who. in her younger
days had been famous name and
music nall artist.
Critically i'll with heart trouble and
depressed by mental disorders. she is
turned over 70 a Dr. Napier. famous
as specialist who bids fair to bring
her back TO the health she once en-
1oyed.
Her nurse proves such a sweet char
Rcter that the lonesome Lady Gambler
takes a great fancy TO her. much TO
the disgust and annoyance of her for
prompted by jealousy. discloses TO her
mistress what has all the appearances
OF an Intrigue between Lord Gambler
and the pretty sick room attendant.
Lady Gambler chafes under the
thought that her husband is untrue
to her and. summOniug all her powers
OF minicry. she gets out Of bed. stag
gers TO the telephone and calls her hus-
hand at his office. Through her i'm
persOnatiOn Of the nurse she tricks her
husband in manner which to all ap-
pearances proves his guilt and COM
promises the nurse. The blow proves
too much for LADY Gambler and she
faints and dies before help reaches
her
Not SO Bad After All.
In reality the situs ton is not near
ly as black as Lady Gambler has paint
ed it and me unsuspectiug Lord Cam
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-07
The Daily Novelette,
4 HUNDRED AND FIFTY LrSs

4 T the third timid knock Of the
~ door. Simon Simons. honorary
president OF the Economical
Sports. laid down Swott's Other Folks
Money and How TO Prevent tt
Come in ne called.
Young Arbutus Kelly entered
MI Simons," he began. THAT is
-I-er-I should say-I-Td like to
marry your daughter. Hisputh"
What cried Simon Simons. What
are your prospects,"
Il am an aluminium engineer
That's not satisfactory"
But ! am ambitions. Already I
have $4,000 in the bank
Two thousand dollars We'll. that's
not entirely discreditable. But how am
7 10 believe such a statement Arc
YOU ready TO prove its veracity and
YOUR own business acumen by writing
me out check for S25-which we shall
regard as a loane"
Eagerly cried Arbutus Kelly,
and did so.
Very good" commented Simon
Simons, slowing the check away. sup
pose you come and consult me again
in dag or SO, when I shall have had
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-07
s. News Notes From Movieland 81
by DAISY DEAN.

Later she went TO London. There.
living with Jackpots. the same fox ter
his little mistress, Miss Hyland set up
light housekeeping Very light, she
said it was, in those early days.
Luck changed. After she had been
refused an engagement on almost every
side because she was inexperienced
George Edwards finally took her on at
the magnificent sum of two pounds a
week On this. less than $40. Miss Hy-
land and Jackpots subsisted-
Then came little success. A maid 8
part gave her the chance. Another
This time little larger part, and sha
was beginning to climb the ladder.
Then, runE after runS she mounted
until when she left England about A
country. Peggy Hyland was an estab-
lished leading lady with considerable
following.
Among her pictures here were The
OF the South The Enemy. Her
Right to Live and 'InIr1gue.' Ban
bette is soon TO come.
Seven Wilson's al one time on the
Fine Arts lot was the cause of that
studios management changing Alice
Wilson's name 10 that of Alice Rae.
Miss Wilson again became Wilson,
however, when three weeks ago she
changed her address to the old Bio
is directing an elCht-reel feature in
which Miss Wilson has the leading
feminine role.
-Tis said that Clara himbau Young
is the only actress in captivity VINO
finds il necessary 10 use the art OF
ma keup with reverse English. Her
eyes are so large that she is forced to
make them up TO appear smaller than
thev really are. Otherwise the effecE
on the screen is a. trifle startling.
Says Cleo Madison: Conscientious
artists Ike criticism It always hurts
my feelings to be adversely criticized.
but I know such criticism IS good for
me. Compliments are apt to make an
artist careless"
The fewer clothes you wear" says
Miss Annette Kellsrman, when YOU
are swimming the better No woman
could hope 10 90 through the water
like a fish with dry goods store on
her back"
Louise Glaun is soon 10 be seen IN
a new sort of role. We know her best
as a vampire de luxe This time We
shall see her as a girl gangster. who
sacrifices her own happiness in an eff
fort to help a helpless derelict-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-07

MEANT 10 follow nv employers
suggestion, but 1t vac not easy.
Il Grace was still IN the dining
room With Julia when I sought her.
When did Daddy say I was 10 have
ny Iessons7'' she asked.
We viii see about that when We
have consulted your auntie,- I evaded-
must take care not TO tell the child
anything which. II repeated to MIS-
Gore, might wound that lady's sense
Of her own importance
MIS- Cores not well this morning.
please ma am," Julia informed me-
I an sorry. said L What's the
mztterZ'
Maggie says shes had a bad night,
ma'am,' the girl informed ne
We will 90 ask about her 7 re-
marked to the little girl taking her
by the hand as she got down from the
chair
Maggie oAened the door Of Mrs.
Cores room when I knocked I could
see that the chamber was dsrkened and
that the occupant was lying in bed
At this hour she was usually seated in
an easy chair reading the morning
paper
May we come in7' I asked.
But Grace pulled away from the
door. Il don't want to go in there If
anutie's sick" she declared in her high
treble Z don't Ike that room when
auntie's sick
III 90 upstairs with ner II you want
70 see Mrs. Gore" the goodnatured
maid whispered.
Thank you I said. and entered the
darkened room
Mrs. Gore was wide awake. About
her head was handkerchief soaked
- strong cologne whose fumes made
the air heavy The place was very
warm.
Z am sorry you are III I said. as ]
stood BY the bed 'Isrhere anything ]
can do for your
Not Much Sympathy.
Mrs. Gore regarded me cOldly. Moth
ing" she answered
Are you in PAIN" 1 queried- I lOnged
to 20 out of the room and leave her
alone, but I could not bring myself to
do this.
I am nervous" she replied stiffly-
And that condition produces intense
headache. I am a victim 10 such at
lacks as this"
Z hope they 40 not last long"
ventured-
That depends upon circumstances"
was the significant rejoinder. 'Ner-
vousness brought about this pain. I
slept very little last night"
If can be Of use. please DO not
hesitate to send for me-" I urged How
could 7 muster courage to tell her 1
was 10 20 downtown and, perhaps, TO
take Grace with me-