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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-03
MOST SERIOUS OF
OUR CIVIL WOES
DEPOPUlATION OF THE RURAL
DISTRICTS is A PROBLEM
THAT NEEDS ATTENTION.
DISCUSSED BY CHAMP CLARK
Drift From the Farm to the City Not
Confined to Any Color, Race or lo-
caIity-Starting Liberty Loan Cam
pagn in Washington.
BY ARTHUR w. DUNN.

WashingtOn.-Of course the big job
which the United States now has on
hand is winning the war, but there
are several big problems to solve
which ought to be engaging the at
tention Of those who are not devoting
their energies to war work. In way
quite a number of men have been try
ing to solve the greatest Of all prob
lens that confront this country, which
is the depopulation of the farms ana
the influx of rural people to the cities.
Speaker Champ Clark has clear
idea about what is going on ana can
give the causes, but as yet has not
been able to offer solution or the
problem. The speaker takes his own
congressional district as an example
and he points out that little towns
throughout his district do not grow
because small manufacturing plants
cannot thrive In the smaller cities and
towns. One reason is because they
cannot get sufficient railroad accom-
modations and If located on one line
of road they have been squeezed In
the matter of freights. But the main
trouble is that manufacturing plants
in small places cannot maintain
scale of wages or hold skilled labor.
Their best men gravitate to the cities
where they meet their own KIND Oh
people and where they seem better
satisfied. "There is scarcely an agri-
cultural county In the United States"
said the Speaker, (which has not lost
population In the last ten years"
Speaker Clark cannot see that the
war is going to make any difference
with the present condition, nor does
he believe that the men who come
back from the war will want to go TO
the country and live on farms. He
thinks that there Is general tend
ency on the part of the people In the
country districts to move to the cities,
and although he recognizes 1T Is very
serious question, he has not figured
out a remedy.
He spoke of very interesting
phase of the colOred situation In
number of states and particularly In
Missouri. He said that the negroes
gravitate to the river towns. ut must
be that there is some affinity between
a niger and catfish" said the
speaker, "for they have left good
places to go to towns along the riv-
ers. l know Of places where they
could find employment for every men,
Der of the family, have cabin and an
acre Of land where they could run
little farm of their own, and yet they
pull up stakes and go to the river
towns"
1t would thus appear that the drift
from the farms is not confined to any
color or race.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-03
Permanently Adds to Value.

The permanent house has its evil
dent advantages. Its years Of service
may be increased; 1t permits OF ma
sonry construction, so substantial and
fireproof; its floor Is practically I'M
movable; built I'm to stay; 1t has a
solid foundation, absent In the nova
BILE type, all making for a greater
substantially. Heavy winds, soaking
rains, driving hail, deep SHOWS and ex-
treme temperatures are more easily
withstood in that the structure is nat
urally tighter and better built gem
orally. The havoc-wrecking tornado
is not so likely TO tear the masonry,
or even the wooden community perma-
nent house from its foundation and
supports rs in the case Of the more
movable type Of structure.
The direct sunshine is usually more
practically secured in the large house
because of the better natural advan-
tages of greater height wider and
longer dimensions, and bigger roof.
Greater provision can also be made
for indirect lighting, inasmuch as the
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-03

The third Liberty Loan campaign
started in Washington with bang on
the anniversary Of our declaration Of
war against Germany. The celebra-
ton commenced officially when Mary
Pickford, Charlie Chaplin, Doug"
Fairbanks and Marie Dressler ap-
peared on the steps at the east front
of the capitol, on the spot where pres
idents Of the United States stand
when they take the oath Of Office at
their inaugurations. A goodly number
of senator's and congressman, together
with several thousand Washingtonians,
were there to see what their movie
favOrites looked like in the flesh, and
1t was amusing to see the chagrin Of
some Of the legislators at being forced
to play second fiddle, so far as pop
ular interest was concerned. Little
Mary proved herself to be better
bond salesman than any mere con-
gresham, however, by taking in over
81 GOO, 900 In the one day.
When the country Is at war
and the interests of the whole peo-
pie are bound up in the success Of
the nation in that war, 1T may seem
strange that such drastic legislation is
necessary as that which has been pro-
posed and so strongly advocated In
both houses of congress. Looking back
through the vista of years it is easy
to explain why "copperheads" existed
in the northern states during the Civil
war. Those men not only had preju-
dices against war; but they believed
states had right to secede. But when
there is no question of the rights Of
states. and further, there is no ques-
ton as to the great disaster defeat for
the American arms would be to the
nation, 1t is certainly amazing that the
government Is obliged to go farther
than II ever did before In order to put
down treason and sedition.
But this fact stands out boldly
Whatever legislation Is necessary to
maintain the government In the pros
ecution of the war will be enacted even
If II goes to the extent Of clothing the
president with still greater power than
he now has. The people throughout
the country who are guilty of foment-
Ing treason and sedition are RESPONSE
BILE for the drastic legislation which
has been enacted and which will be
enacted In the future.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-06
M ETHODIST

First Methodist Episcopal church, Ray Clarkson Harker D. D., Minister Sunday school 9:45, J. o. Sexton, superintendent; public workship with sermon, II a. m. and 7:3O D. m. Sub ject of morning sermon, "The Call of the New Year." Topic of evening sermon, "The Christians Prize and How to Win it." Before the evening sermon there will be the recognition service for the thirty young men of this church who are now in the army and navy. Their names will be read aLd what service they are in will be given. A special hymn for the occasion will be sung, and special prayer offered.
 Epworth league meeting at 6:30 Ben Youngker will lead the meet ing. There is a nursery every Sun day morning during the preaching service for children under five Prayer meeting Wednesday after noon at 4 o'clock. Ladies' Aid SO ciety Friday afternoon at 2:30 al the church. Church is at the cor ner of Second avenue and Monroe street. A cordial welcome to all especially strangers.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-06
Fables of the War

It Voltaire believe who said that there limit to human credulity and who suggested to historians that they keep within the limit One single related incident of the exploits of Julius Caesar bred in the mind of this brilliant Frenchman sus picon that many of his other described performances were mythical Voltaire declined to believs that the conqueror of Gaul had thrown himself into the clad in full armor, with his sword and dispatches between his teeth to break all long distance swimming records. Voltare recognized the greatness of that cratic monarch Charles XII of Sweden but in the "IIistoire de Charles XII, ro de Suede he balks at the story of the kings hardihood that enabled him lie down in the those December nights before Frederkshald, and with no other covering than his cloak repose peacefully.
 Likewise we must halt before many incidents of the great war which are laid before us almost day. Frequently as much as column of newspaper space occupied by a story of personal exploit which stag gers belief. For instance, there appeared yesterday in the of this paper the relation of infuriaed British captain who killed five armed Germans with other weapon than a club, or, to be exact, walking stick. Then, with hastily improvised army of servants signallers and factotums he cleared village of Germans house by house, and finally single handed and alone, put machine gun squad of eight out of business pretty good before breakfast job.
 Not long ago We printed the cabled story of an mpetuouS American soldier who in battle rounded 1 up surrounded and captured sixteen twenty Ger mans took them back of the lines and turned them over the prison caretakers. could captured T more of the enemy if he had been able to surround but he had evidently gone the limit, that it be imputed to him fault that several thou sand Germans made their escape from him. There | are human limitations.
 Y All this and other stuff like it is teegraphed and printed why do not know. Certainly it cannot be suspected that sensible people will believe it. and failing obeleve it they may hesitate to believe other relations which within reason
 We have not lived through many but believe that there has been another which personal performances of unknown and unheard of given great prominence at the expense of space which would be gladly devoted genuine war news. And certainly, there never War in which actual individual performances so pygmy in comparison with general operations.
 The foregoing is of a class of news that might well invite the attention of the censor the ground that it affords aid and comfort enemy. | It might make him laugh and laughing said to con- tribute to physica! well-being and morale
Arizona republican., 1918-01-06
RYDER TELLS
 INTERESTING FACT

I have often wondered just what the average reader of newspapers thinks when he reads an advertise ment offering a suit for S25.00-that is S2500 is the regular value, but it is now selling at S11.99. The same advertisement may also refer to any buyer who has made a special trip to New York and has secured a great big job lot of s35.0O suits at such a bargain they can be sold at s16S9.
 l have often wondered Just what effect these advertisements have on the average readers mind and if the majority of people were not wide-awake to the many tricks that are used to induce customers to come to their stores and buy. Ger tainly the average person knows that merchant must secure a cer- tain profit from an article or he cannot continue in business; and when that merchant offers bargain day after bargain day, certainly there must be something wrong. This statement can not be con tradicted.
 Advertisement writers are paid high salary; they have ability to word the advertising in such a way that it appeals to the reader. Where | they combine so-called bargains with well written advertisements, Of | course, it secures results. People respond-but as I have said before. | l have often wondered whether the | public really believes what they read in these advertisements, or not. Per sonally, 1 could not consistently ad- vertise iE way to make the public | think they are getting a great bar | gain. l believe in truth in adver- | Using. l carry only standard mer- l chandise and I must make the profit ,am entitled to in order to pay my | expenses and have a reasonable net profit left. Anybody purchasing from me will always secure dollar-for- dollar svalue, and I stand behind ab- Holutely every piece of merchandis
 hat l sell If any of my merchan- disc proves defective. l replace it, or return the money without hesita- tion and without question,
 Hyder Brothers establishments in the Salt River valley have for 20 years stood for square dealing and the people who know Hyder Broth CTS have every confidence in tha ] world in our business methods ard in the merchandise We handle.
 We sell S30.00 Hirsh- -Wickwire suits for S3O.OO, Wilson Brothers $500 shirts for $500. Stetson or Mallory $500 hats for $500: in fact. every line of merc disc we handle was built to sell just the price we are selling it at. We are not in the bargain business and we do not cater to the bargain element: We are catering to the business that expects dollar-for- dollar value-and any person that comes to our store can absolutely depend upon getting
 dollar-for rdollar value.
 This is not free write-up. I am
 paying for this article, and I wish to go on record here and now in connection with the truth in ad- vertising bill" When our next legis- lature meets, bill absolutely com polling the truth in advertisine should be presented and passed America is for square dealing at al times-and certaiLly square dealing
 in the merchandise business is the
 only way. We have laws protectina the public along other lines Whs not in this connection? Yours fol square dealing always,
 JOHN RYDER.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-06
ITALIAN ARMY IN
 WHITE UNIFORMS
Geographic Magazine)

To reduce their visibility, the Ital- ians don white suits over their uni forms when they advance over the glaciers. By this protective cobra tion a comparatively small party cal creep forward over the snowfields un- detected by observers and take strong enemy positions by surprise attacks. Nature has outdone tho ingenuity of man in making some of the mountains on the Italian front almost impregnable fortresses, yet nt obstacle seems too great for tho hardy Italian infantrymen to over come.
 Before the war Italy's only noun tain troops consisted of a cempara- lively small but famous corps called the Alpini, composed of trained mountaineers; today the nation ha great army of experts, trained anc efficient in mountain warfare
Arizona republican., 1918-01-06
SCRIPTURE
Psalms 16:1-11


 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
 O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will l not of fer, nor take up their names into my lips. The Lord is the portion of mine in- heritance and of my cup; thou main tainest my lot. The lines are fallen unto me in pleas ant places; yea, have a goodly heri- tage. 1 will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
 For thou will not leave my soul in
Arizona republican., 1918-01-06

GLENDALE, Jan. 6.-The cotton growers will hold an important meet ing at the towr, hall on Tuesday, January s, at 2:3O o'clock, to arrange for the cotton season of 1918. All growers are requested to be present. by Charles Campbell, president of the local association.
 A meeting of the executive con- mittee of the Red Cross was held at the rooms yesterday, with a full attendance. The work of the diff ferent departments was gone over a1-d found very satisfactory A meeting will be held on January IS to elect officers for the ensuing year.
 $. o. Furry, a farmer resident who has been visiting his daughters, Mrs. Del Tribel and Mrs. Frank Weigold. for a few weeks, left last night for California to visit other relatives bc fore returning to his home in Pearce Arizona. Mir. Furry has many friends in this vicinity who wish he would again make this place his home.
 McArthur Brothers flying squad ron will be here Monday and anyone guessing how long the car will run on the amount of gasoline placed in it will be given a $5 gold piece by the firm.
 Mrs. P. E. Bradshaw is planting an additional 800 rose bushes in tho rose garden of her beautiful ranch home.
 Several places have changed hands here lately and many strangers are coming in to locate.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-06
The California State Council

The correspondence of John Francis Neylan for Phoencian, lately chairman of the California state board of control and late member of the council of defense of California; reveals which are not at all creditable the latter named body That there is a sort of -man'sand twilight zone in point of time between the resignation of MT Neylan and the firing of him by Governor Stephens has noth ing to do with consideration of the charges MT. Neylan makes against the state council and his stated for desiring to dissociae himself from it. Nor living outside the jurisdiction of Cali forna, concerned with MT. Neylan's disclosures of political machinatons.
 That the activities of the state council fined wholly juggling with the funds apart the of the council, is asserted by Mr. Neylan. There was absolutely. he says, no other accomplish ment. Meetings of the council infrequent and poorly attended and nothing he alleges be pointed to as having been forward the war No effort was made and step taken toward saving the crops of California last Great strikes bringing only agricultural enterprises but the shipbuildng business a still took place. the strike of the shpbuilding yards, both sides said MT. Neylan were waiting for intermediary but the council did not offer itself and the federal government was obliged come in when the strike promptly settled. The council, Mr. Neylan alleges Jagged in all those great movements for which state councils were especially created assist in the work of registration and Liberty Loan and Red Cross drives
 To all these indictments there may be answers which might disprove them but Mir. Neyan brings out thing that will blacken the council if it is allowed to stand. If it is true it is something which be easily disproved. But it has not yet ibeen disputed It is that the vice president the counoil retired capitalist with capacity for the work a real council and who has had nothing do In the California state council in receipt of salary !of s6,O0O.
 d That does not sound we'll especially when ia. Has know in every other state busy capable who lily spare the time giving it freely along aNwith their money to the government
Arizona republican., 1918-01-06
Water Power Legislation

The proposed water power legislation which is urged by the president is stated will embrace many features of the Ferris bill, which like the earlier Shields b encountered fatal objection in the senate. Very good water power legislation may in a general way follow the lines the Ferris bill if it does not follow it too closely The dispatches of yesterday do not show specifically in what particulars the proposed bill will differ from the Ferris bill Like the Ferris bill and the Shields bill, both of which, by the way were opposed by conservationists, proposed to lease the power sites for period of fifty years
 But under the terms of those bills such lease would become perpetual to the original lessors or their in interest for, except the govern ment, else could succeed the rights of the lessors The government itself could not take the sites back at the end of fifty without the pay ment of eXtrayagant if not fabulous profit to the lessors That the power trust advocating the passage of either of these bills preferably the Shields bil indicative of the of the attempted legislation which might well have surrendered out right forever, the power sites to the power trust
 That there is now greater need than before of the construction of hydroelectrc plants and the development of the countrys water power, is evident Through the period of the transportation and fuel must be conserved and for years afterward, in the process of rebuilding there will be need of this conservation but need be great to quire the parting with the countrys water power resources runoUs terms. It would be far better for the government to undertake development itself and the people this great of wealth. If these sites given away and they would have been given away under the Ferris the Shields bil shall have learned nothing from criminal waste of natural resources in the past.
 The war, it is true calls upon the nation and the people make great sacrifices any sacrifice that may be necessary-to the war,-but exigency of the make necessary the sacrifice of the water power sites to the power trust
 We earnestly hope that any measure which the President wN insist upon will guard the interests of the people, and that in this case amid the clouds of war, those interests may not be obscured.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-06
CONGREGATIONAL

The First Congregational church on Third street between Portland and Moreland, Reverend J. Spencer Voorhees,, MA, minister Bible school at 9:45 a. m., with adult bible class, conducted by the minister. Subject today, 'The Beginning of the Study of the Life of Christ"
 At 7:3O p. m. public worship with sermon by MT. Voorhees,. Subject, Who is an Orthodox Christian? ?'' All Congregationalists and any who have no church home are invited to help. in establishing this new demo- cratic church in this city in the con- trol of which every member has an equal voice. The first annual meet ing will be held Monday evening in it's place of worship at 7:30 o'clock
Arizona republican., 1918-01-06
PRESBYTERIAN

First Presbyterian Church = Cor ner Adams and Third avenue, Rev J. L. Marquis, DID,, minister Sull- day school at 9:3O a. m. Morning service at II. Subject, "The Seen and the Unseen," Cor. AIS. Junior Christian Endeavor at p. m. In- dian service at 4 D. m. Intermediate and senior Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. Evening service at 7:30 D. m. Subject, Union with Christ, John 1854.
 The week of prayer will be ob- served by services every evening ex- cept Saturday. Subjects, How Christ Prayed" Repentance" TT h e Church." "The Nation" Home and Foreign Missions" The sessiol. meets Monday at S:30 p. m. The Sunday school council meets Friday after the prayer service.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-06
BAPTIST
First Rantist Church

Corner of 3rd Avenue and Mon roe street George NJ. Lehigh, pastor; Prof. Lloyd c. Elliott, su- perintendent of Sunday school Sun day school at 9:45. Preaching ser vices at Il o'clock and 7:30 o'clock. The subject of the sermon, Sunday morning will be "Journeying To- ward the Sunrise The subject of the sermon Sunday evening will be If and Why"
 The music at the First Baptist church, both in the morning and the evening will be very attractive features of the service. By request Mrs. J. H. Barker and Mrs. o. H Loch will render very beautiful duet composed by Miss Carrie Adams and taken from the Christ mas cantata, "The First Christmas This number was so well received by the congregation that they have been requested to give this again during the morning services.
 At the evening services a com- bination of the women's and male chorus will render two very delight full numbers entitled, All Hail I'm manuel" by Gabriel, and Wake th' Song" by E. o. EXcell. This com l bined Women's and mer.'s chorus numbers between 60 and 75 voices
 and is the largest chorus that ha: ever been organized in this church | The public is invited to attend thes'
 services and enjoy this musical treat
 and the powerful and inspiring ser mons which are being delivered from this pulpit. | The Baptist Young Peoples uniol I E.o Aso n ,. | devotional service. Miss Edna Lin
 nell will %1ead the meeting Sunda.
 evening aid the subject will be Be
 coming a Christian"
 | Wednesday evening, January 9, tn regular quarterly business meeting | of the church will be held. Re ports from the heads of the variou | committees and official bodies of tn
 church will be made and other regu
 lar business of the church trans l acted