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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
MARJORiE'S PUZZLE Is SOLVED

The puzzle of the identity of Marjorie "Debridge
has been solved and the little white girl who was
reared by woman in Chicasos BLACK belt
now is her way SOUTH returning to the home and
the people she had never She is with Tilford
Leak of Montgomery Ala. her cousin, and in his home
will sleep the bed that her mother Lilly Leak,
slept in before she away from her home and mar
ried George Weathersby years ago.
For the time being at least she is out of the Gus
tody of NANNY" jackson, the negro woman who has
fought tenaciousy in the courts to retain possession
of the child The state supreme court will pass on
"Mammys" claims in June Meanwhile, the juvenile
court has given permission for the child to be taken
from Mrs Louis Brock, who has been her guardian
angel"
There is question of Marjorie being anyone
else than the 15-year daughter of George Wealth
erby," Mr. Leak said. q have left affidavhs with
Judge Arnold show that she born in 1907 In the
home of DR. w c. Wall in Montgomery and that she
was received under the of Baby WeathTby at
the Grady hospital in Atlanta three months later
NANNY used to tell me that mad people belong
ing to named Leaks and Weathcrbys, but she SAID
that she had moved about much that they ddn
know where find me- Marjorie herself said Il
don't want to Nanny again, for she didn't tell me
the truth she knew where she could find my grand
father and cousin" Chicago Post.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
EASY MONEY

When we first began TO buy stories of famous
writer's, day to picture written by an
author l knew quite well, and it was very poor so L
wrote the advertised offender and asked him how
he could write such rotten scenario He replied as
follows:
Dear Sam 1 didn't One day l paid visit of
curiosity the studio, and fellow in the scenario
department handed synopsis of an Alaskan story
and asked me what the matter with it. glanced
hurredy the copy, made a commonplace remark
two, and about to leave, when he handed me
a check for hundred dollars. My professional opn-
ion was worth it he insisted | thought it just
another example of movie insanity to spend money,
and was right pleased have him pick me to give
it to; but that the hundred carried with 1t the
foster parentage of that terrible tale You are III
delicious business, Sam. commiserate you-Satur-
day Evening Post
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
Farmers and Government

The attitude of the farmers toward the food gam
blers is well shown by recent incident at Wash
ngton.
Representatives of the wheat growers the north
west called the president ascertain what
the government proposed take in handling the
coming crop and if the farmers could expect some
government assistance.
The farmers told the president that they hoped
reforms in the marketing OF grain would out of
the present situation and that through lessons of
the and food administration may come the per
good
All the farmers in the northwest according to the
statement of this delegation are strongly in favor Of
government operation of grain exchanges and desire
government ownership operation OF grain eleva-
tors and other storage facilities.
And these farmers learned that the government
proposes to protect their interests well those
of the consumers. They were told by the president
that the government intends assist the farmers in
the marketing of their crops and that of war
time necessities, probably will attempt to
reform the marketing system.
Such suggestions years ago would have been
with the cry Socialism" We should have been
informed that not tamper with the law of
supply and demand; that individual initiative
not be checked by government interference
The lessons learned during the war; in this and
every other country been that cooperative
is necessary; that the government must take out of
the hands of spectators the necessities life at
least destroy the power of individuals for their
gain squeeze the entire nation and its allies we'll.
1t has been learned by the farmers as well as by
the people large that control of elevators and
nation of other storage facilities practically
the control Of the grain of the country. Under the
present system of privately controlled elevators the
farmer is at the mercy of the grain gambler
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
As1 MENU roo MUCH FOR DOG

No dog however ancient his lineage or however
brilliant his bench record is entitled to menu or
porterhouse steak Columbia river salmon. hamburger
and siroin
Judge Iemke handed down this momentous de-
cison recently when refused the plea of Mrs jennie
Stevens thai she be awarded 81 day for the l44
DAYS she has boarded a bulldog belonging to Mrs
Maude Harris Instead, he decreed that Mrs Stevens
could collect only $50 which is less than half what
she asked
Mrs Stevens in defending her 81 day board bill,
dwelt on the with which she had prepared a
ration that would satisfy his dogshps highly eccen-
tric annette Common salmon not good enough,
so she bought the best. When the lowy hamburger
palled she became plunger in the porterhouse
market
lone dollar day is a little high for dog board
ruled Justice Lemke Even dogs have to economic
in these days of and short food suppiy"-Detroit
News.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14

armed forces and have actually served against
country with which the United States is at
There would appear to be question of the justice
and the propriety of such statute. These men
stepped forth in defense under foreign flag, of the
same principles for which their country is
at They were advanced types of the American
manhood which is today enisting under its flag
and preparing to carry the standard of the republic
to the firing line against autoeracy If under rules
and regulations existing at the time. their zeal cost
them their citizenship present recognition of their
president valor should lose time in making
ton of it. The nation needs the service of such sons
and should periodically hasten show appreciation
of it.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
Our Newly stsadied Nerves

There is denying that within the last fortnight
the feeling throughout the nation become much
more optimistic to the ability the United
to carry its share of the material burdens the
without undue strain inconvenience The reports
ham of the harvester is heard the land With pro-
pitious weather the crop should be very large
while there is also of a record breaking
yield Of potatoes and other staple vegetables The
markets full Of the seasonable products of the soil
and of first and foremost value in aying the tendency
toward speculation boarding or parsimony has been
the suggested control and distribution sup
ply Some prosecutions have been instituted against
parties accused Of creating corner in certain
sites and this has as decided warning cal
culated to check the rapacity of others
The result of these various influences combined is
reflected in the gradually lowering prices
foodstuffs is apparent that the apex of high prices
has been reached and passed and that the general
trend henceforth must be downward. All this has
tended to remove the timidity excitement which
were recently in evidence and which inevitably make
bad situation There will continue to be the
need for judicous economy and for the resoute elm
nation of waste-the countrys economic bane But
there is nothing to feverish anxiety or fear
as to famine the costs living going beyond the
reach of the ordinary citizen The country has found
its head again. the conditions have brought forth
new systems which working smoothly and conf
dence has come back to the place national in
teigence from which it temporarily driven by an
exaggerated conception of present insecurity and i'm
pending distress
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
BROTHERHOOD


That fatefu echo is not dumb
The nations listening to its sound
Wait. from centurys vantage ground
The holier triumphs yet to
The bridal TIME of Law and Love-
The gladness of the worlds release.
When, war-sick, at the feet of Peace
The hawk shall nestle with the dove-
The golden age of brotherhood
Unknown to other rivalries
Than of the mild humanities,
And gracious interchange of good.
When closer strand shall lean to strand
Till meet, beneath sauting flags,
The eagle of our mountain -crags,
The lion of our motherland
JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
SOUTHSIDE NEWS
OFFICE TEMPE OFFICE
The Blossom Farmers and Merchants Bank
Phone 81

their faith in the future of the town
viii be justified. is the unanimous opin-
ion of the business men.
Dep0sitor number one was Master
Joshua Mitchell aged 10, son of W. w.
Mitchell He was on hand before the
hour for opening, but refused the invi-
tation of assistant Cashier Doughty to
enter beforehand. He wanted to do it
in the regular grown up way, so has the
distinction of being the first depositor
in the new building. An appreciated
act of courtesy is seen as one enters.
1t is in the shape of magnificent bou-
ouet, presented on opening day by j. G.
Spangler, cashier of the Mesa City
bank, with the compliments of his
bank
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
MUZZLE YOUR DOG

tt IS hard on The doggie, but the edict
has gone forth from DR.. A. B. Nichols,
of the Marieopa board
of health, that all unmuZzled dogs shall
be shot without further notice to own
ers. The explanation is made that the
prevalence of rabies in the valley
makes this necessary This action is
in accordance with similar steps which
have been taken in other portions of the
state. The instructions came to Con-
stable Pickens.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
LIBERTY LOAN BONDS ARE

"A hostage to the future;
An anchor to the windward;
"A security against the grim effects of any and
all the ills Of life.
The wealth of the nation, the energies of the
people behind them until they paid You
them anywhere at any time to tide you any tenn
Porary stress of business, any sudden misfortune
that may 80
Somewhere hundred dollar bond may change
tear rto SMILE bring the glow of new life to child
hood age, light the fire in deserted home-because
the war was ended, and husband and father
has come back to labor for loved ones.
BUY A LIBERTY BOND TODAY
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
Come Across. Folks

Ralph Henry Barbour, the author and magazine
writer member Of the "yigiantes" is contributing
his talent well his money to the cause of the
Liberty Loan He writes
Let's talk sense folks.
Let's forget this pffle about the war being over
August or September or the day before Christmas
Germany isn't beaten yet Her resources of men,
ammunition and food are still fair. If she went on
alf-ratiop tomorrow she could make the war last
another She may never be beaten. You don't
like the sound OF that, but it's There's nothing
to guarantee the contrary.
The government has gone the war on the as
sumption will years least
and the government knows the facts than
those comfortable. cheerfuly optimistic persons who
smile and their hands airily and predict vic
tory for the allies about the time winter furs
come out of camphor.
You and can hope much please.
1t does harm. Probably it helps
But the inexorable that at the present
there is every indication of this war going
to extra innings
But whether it is ended this year three years
from the United States is in it keeps.
started slow, but we're going to last It's going take
a lot of men and lot of money Fortunately, we've
got both But the men aren't going to do any
good until they're modified and the money isn't going
to be of until it's of pockets.
The country needs money as much as men
Just she needs it more.
Give it to her. Don't wait for the next man to
come across. Get there ahead of him. Don't talk
early and say therell be plenty of money with
out yours You don't know. If everyone thought that
there wouldn't be any at all Take word of those
in position to know and count on the war lasting
long while yet.
If you accept that fact you'll realize the
sity Of modifying your dollars along with others
Come across folks
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
TEN YEAR OLD IS
FIRST DEPOSITION

MESA. June 14-Sn1iling contentedly
md breathing a deep long sigh of re-
lief that it is over President Scott and
yice President Beach, of the Salt RIVER
Valley bank, greeted the many friends
u the bank yesterday in it's handsome
new quarters. The move was mace
,fter banking hours Tuesday evening"
1nder the supervision of M. J. Norton,
who was selected as the husky mem
Der of the force. There is no use tell
ing about the splendid interior OF the
lew bank building. One just has to see
II. with its richness of material IT'S
perfection of detail, its adequacy OF
equipment. 1t is a credit to the town
this handsome structure, both OUTSIDE
and interior; a credit also to the men
whose optimism brought about the
erection of the new bank home; mat
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14

A. B. Long dropped in very uneX-
pectedly Yesterday morning from Paris,
Texas He returns to the valley some
what earlier than was anticipated
when he left here some few weeks ago.
Incidentally he stopped off at Ell Paso
and called on II. B. Griffcn, Jr.. and
reports that Horace is taking well to
soldering" Mr.. Longs many friends
will be pleased to know he has re-
turned to the valley.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
Restoring Our Expatriates

1t is said that there are between forty and fifty
thousand americans who have relinquished their
United States citizenship in order to fight in the
armies of the aies-principay in the French forces
though the Canadian contngents contain also large
number of them. bill has been recently introduced
in congress providing for their repatriation text
makes it applicable to all American citizens who since
August l, 1914 have taken an oath of allegiance
any foreign in order be able serve in its
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
Nisitinc in the Valley

Samuel Brown. one time resident of
Tempe, and who now resides in Los
Angeles, is making a visit in town call
ing on old friends and acquaintances.
He is making one of his periodical
trips in the interests of the Spanish
American Alliance lodge, Of which he is
the supreme president. He will visit
the various lodges throughout Arizona,
New Mexico and Texas, before return
ing to California.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
Boy Scouts on DUTY

At the request of Marshal Sabin,
John Cummard has called meeting
of the boy scouts at the city hall for
Friday evening at 7:30 O'clock The
marshal has an overdose of the trivial
offences against tie law such as riding
bikes on the sidewalks, careless driving
and inattention to the curfew ordinance
and following a custom obtaining in
certain other localities, the boy scouts
VIII be asked TO cooperate in the les
SEEMING of such violations of the law
Ten of the scouts in good standing will
be selected for the work in hand.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
Why Not the Cats

A Mesa woman speaking of the pro-
position to kill unmuzzled dogs asked
Yesterday why not the cats?" and
from her statement of the case the
question was a very pertinent one. She
has had 90 young chickens killed arc
eaten by stray cats, that had been
harbored and bred under vacant build
ings and came forth only to prey upon
the chickens. other women over town
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
Leaves for Salt Lake

Miss Monita Pomeroy left yesterday
for Salt Lake City where she will re-
main for short while before depart
ing on mission for the l. D. S. church.
The social given at the Second Ward
chapel i'll her honor was a most pleas
urable event President Lesueur spoke
on What the Stake Expects" and
Bishop Clarence Dana OH What the
Second Ward Expects" Miss Lottie
Noble rendered a solo. and games and
refreshments made up the evening.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
Commercial Club Meets

A small attendance was at the regu-
Ia, meeting of the Commercial club
held on Tuesday night. Y. d. johnson.
the former secretary made his final
report During the II months of his
incumbency, the members contributed
something over $4,000 to the work of
the club, in addition to which nearly
$500 was raised for the Fourth of July
celebration of last year, and several
hundred in a Trade at Home compaign.
Among other varied activities, the club
was instrumental in arousing an inter
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
Residence Burns

The farm house of f. 4. Van Ritter
burned to the ground yesterday morn
ing. What started the blaze is un
',nown. All the family were out in
he fields at the time, and nothing in
the house was saved with The excep-
ton of trunk full of wedding gifts
Of Mrs. Walter Cochran, daughter of
Mr. Van Ritter. and a trunkful of keep
sakes of her mothers. The house and
contents was partly covered by insur-
ance.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
Party at lehi

Tuesday evening a party was given
at the home of Elsie Brown of Eehi.
Mrs. Maggie Sorenson chaperoned a
lively crowd by youngsters. including
Elsie Brown. Collins Jones, Ralph
Hunsaker, Maud Sorenson, Roy
Horsely. Carrie Shill, Glex Sorenson.
Esther Dyer, Billie Sorenson, Laura
Jones, Willard Nelson, BLANCHE Els
worth, Laurence Ellsworth, Eula Roth
rock. Harvey Merril, Marcelle Boyle,
Hugh Jones and Grace Ellsworth.
Lively games and social amusements
were in favor. Light refreshments were
served. All enjoyed this delightfully."-
informal affair and invited themselves
to call again.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14

est which secured $500 for the Mesa
Rifle club, and aided in campaign in
which $500 was raised for the Mesa
Red Cross. The note for $3.50 assumed
by the club on behalf of certain mem
hers who had guaranteed an attraction
of public benefit, was paid off before
tue secretary resigned. Nothing was
done about the employment of new
secretary, this being entirely within the
province of the directors.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14

Miss Gunnelle Peterson teacher IN
domestic science at the high schooi'
left yesterday for California, where she
will spend a part of her vacation. And
will visit in Teaxs, her former home,
before returning next fall to resume
her duties when school begins.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14

have made similar complaints and one
man who raises squads says he does
so but the cats do the eating. AS this
housewife put is, Talk about food con-
servation. The Mesa cats put a stop
TO it at my house All of which is re-
farred to the town council and the or
ficers with the earnest hope that they
may take action of a decisive nature.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
s.ver Traffic Law violators

Justice of the Peace. J. H. Cummings,
is having some very busy days IN
court. One day this week he had seven
yiolators of the motor law, and as
sessed fines aggregatirg s41.5O. Yes
tertiay Frank eagle demanded a jury
trial which was granted-the trial be-
ing postponed until next Monday
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14

Miss Evelyn Nettle. graduate of
class II. r. n. S, left last night for
Jerome. where she will spend the sum-
mer. and in the fall take up her duties
as teacher in one of the grammar
schools there. Her little niece Virginia.
accompanied her
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
Rrciness Visitors

Mr.. Rainhcld, representing Weber &
company of Thoenix. was business
risitor today calling on Supt. J. O.
Mullen. Of tha city schools. Mark
Heinze of Mcneil & company. was
also calling on the trade today.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14

Beginning Thursday, June 81 the
stores Of Mesa viii close on each Thurs
day afternoon for the summer. The
delay of one week before the taking eff
feet of the agreement is to avoid any
disappointment today to customers.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14

For the convenience of the public.
hunting and fishing licenses have been
placed on sale with w. c. Torrey, at
the Normal Chocolate Shop. Mr.. Tor
rey will be pleased TO issue licenses to
those wishing them.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
BRIDGE Club Has "pay Out"

The Women's Bridge club celebrated
q DAY out" yesterday by going to
phoenix and spending the day in en-.
Toying the treat afforded by the fines
assessed the members during the
season
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
Funeral of Mrs. Andersen

One of the largest crowds ever at
tending funeral in Mesa assembled at
the Baptist church yesterday to pay
tribute of affection, at the service over
the mortal body of Mrs. John Anderson
who died Tuesday morning at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. w. A. Barley
A long procession followed the remains
to the Mesa cemetery. The floral Of
ferings were abundant and beautiful.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
From Tulsa to Visit Son

Mrs. w. Fl. Hendren. of Tulsa, Okla
homa is here for a visit with her son
Robert, who has been in the valley for
some months. He is now working on
the Blount ranch east of town
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14

Miss Rhoda Strong. graduate of
class '16. T. \. S. who has been teach
ing at Humboldt the past term. is
home.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
Here From Chandler

Mrs. Theo Dickinson of Chandler,
was n Tempe visitor today. calling on
ee~ many friends, and her daughter,
Mrs. #. r. Windes, of East Seventh
street
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14
Red Cross Worker Comino

It was reported that Field Represen-
tative Hush of the American Red Cross
would be in Mesa today, but word has
been received that he cannot reach here
until tomorrow, Friday. Mr.. Hush will
speak to the women of the Red Cross
and all others interested, at the K. of
P. hall in the morning DIT 10 o'clock. At
S p. m. in the Baptist church, he hopes
to meet large audience of both men
and women, when many questions per-
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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-14

LEAF WHITTIER.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-22
THE COMPARTMENTS
 TRAIL Is AN AUTOMOBILE
 BOULEVARD IN SPOTS

More than one hundred miles in q little less than six and one-haIf hours travelling. That is the record which has just been established by Bobby Sheldon. Fairbanks pioneer trail au- tomobilist. by reason Of the fact that he was the first man to drive ma chine over the BIO miles Of trail that stretch between Fairbanks and Chit ina Bobby's initiatory trip was made away back in 1913, and since then he has made better time than he did oa that trip, but never better than he made yesterday. when he drove from Fairbanks to Birch lake and back 10 town again, a distance of approxi- mately 1o2 miles. in a little less than six and one-haIf hours.
 Sheldon says that the trail between Fairbanks and Birch Lake is like a city boulevard. T. is as hard as stone and as smooth as an ashphalt street in most places, making if possible to drive an automobile over it at top speed on long stretches.-Fairbanks- Miner.