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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-08-08
WET AFTER SEPT. 80.
Baker Says Generalization viii Then
Be over.

ington.-President Wilson will
have authority to repeal the war time
prohibition act by September so, pro-
viding the Senate has ratified the
peace treaty by that time.
This was disclosed by the statement
of Secretary Baker before the House
Military Committee that the army will
be completely demobilized by Septem-
Der 80. The President can then act on
the war time prohibition.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-08-08
WILSON TO CURB MEXICO.
So Promised Great Britain and France
in Paris.

Washington.-Pres Wilson, just
before returning to this country from
Paris, gave assurances to Great Brit
ain and France that steps would be
taken by this country to protect for
eign interests in Mexico, according to
information obtained from usually
well informed sources here.
There are many indications that this
report is true. In administration cir
cles the story is not denied
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-08-08
FLIES TO $1,000 FEET.
Roland Rohlfs smashes Official Ameri-
can Mark.

can Mark
Mineola, n. Y.-Roland Rohlfs, test
pilot for the Curtiss Aeroplane and
Motor Company, in carefully observ-
ed flight at Mineola established a new
official worlds altitude record of 80,
700 feet The best previous official
record was also an Americans, that
of Captain (now Major) r. w. Schroe
der, U. S. A., of 2S,900 feet made at
McCook Field, Dayton, O., September
IS, 1918.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-08-08
Fence Wires.

First Scout-If the cattle break into
the corn field does the corn stalk?
Second Scout No. but the fence
wires."
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-08-08
DADDY,)fVfN|NQU
FAIRY TALE Il
MAReAY AND ocELoT.
6y Nary Graham y B. Bonner inner

eve no special reason for being in
the zoo that / can see." said the Mar
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

In various parts of Iowa it has
been found that little banks located
in adjoining states have been send
ing small ads to towns far remote
from them, soliciting money and
promising to pay per cent on it
for year or longer. Good conserva-
tive bankers in small towns do not
solicit funds in that way from ad-
joining states far distant from the
bank. 1t is unethical and people
whose judgment can be respected in
these matters, are of the opinion
that such foreign institutions are
not in a position to spend lot OF
money for such advertisers, nor
handle business in adjoining states.
The people of this community, re-
ceiving such communications should
consult with their local bankers be-
fore giving such solicitations any
consideration. Our local banks are
able to give their customers at all
times safe investments at the highest
market rates. No person should
take any chances on investing in
something of which he knows moth
ing about and has little access to
investigate. ,Fore-warned is fore
armed. Consult your local bankers
always before making any invest
ments at least on the solicitation
from foreign sources.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Harve DeKalb was caught on the
street one day this week carrying a
skeleton and now all hands are
wondering what he's going to do
with it. The best solution of the
mystery we have heard advanced is
that he's looking after a companion
to assist him while away his lonely
hours Anyway he shipped the re-
mains of the old girl to the Leon
breathe the breath of life in the old
sissy he'll go back to raising the
finest belted swine in the I. S.
Grand River Local,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

The members of the Amicitia
Club enjoyed a 100 O'Clock lunch
con last Thursday at the home OF
Mrs. DR.. Mitchell. plates being laid
for seventeen. The hostess was, as.
sisted by committee composed of
Mesdames Esther Alexander, Robin
son and Mcintosh. In keeping with
the holiday season, the tables were
cleverly decorated with Xmas cakes,
candles and holly. and Xmas favors
were distributed to all the guests.
Following the luncheon the regular
lesson was taken up under the
leadership of Mrs. Hansell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25
Francis jerks, of Kewanee,

Francis jerks, of Kewanee, III
inois, who is spending the holidays
Capt. and Mrs. A. A. jerks in this
city, last week won first over all in
the Big 81 oratorical contest at
Kewanee, Illinois, his selection be-
ing the counsels plea in the trial
scene of Madam x, and the judges
complimented him very highly, say
ing it would have been a credit to a
first class experienced LAWYER
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Mr.. C. w. Humphrey, of the Hum
phrey Land and Real Estate Com
pany, GLASGOW, Montana, who will
spend the winter at Lamont. arrived
here at Leon and reported a wonder
full trip. He and his family W
COW, Montana, to Woodstock, Yer
mont, in 10 Y days, distance of q
5O4 miles, making the trip by actual
test of 81 $40 miles to one gallon
of gasoline, and when one takes in.
to Consideration the poor quality OF
gasoline one gets now days we think
this quite remarkable. Mr.. Hum
rhrey. kept notes during this trip,
and fell that the Dodge dealer was
entitled to this statement. Once a
DODGE Bros. user, always one !.
r. Bcwsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Misses Maude Ogilvie of this city
and Miss Jessie Caldow, of near
Decatur, arrived Sunday from
Lakota, Iowa, where they are teach
ing in the public schools to spend
the holiday vacation with their par
ents. Lakota was until a short
time ago called Germania. but the
loyal citizens did not relish such a
Hun name; so they 90 busy and the
town is now called EAkota.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Mrs. c. J. Price, of Gentry, Okla
homa, who had been visiting at the
home of ]. F. Hines at Grand River,
came to Leon Saturday for few
days visit with relatives and friends,
and will then go to Bellfield, n. D.,
for an extended visit. having sold
her property at Gentry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. E. Meryman, depart
home at Moweaqua, Illinois, where
they will locate on a farm. They
will be sadly missed by their many
good friends in this county, but
Zeke has promised faithfully hat he
will bring Mrs. Newman back merit
summer for a visit when the ROADS
are in shape for his Tin Lizzie.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Ora Pyle of Kellerton and Mrs.
Kitty Boyd OF Leon, were united in
marriage at ST. Joseph, Mo, Tues
Gay of last week. They have gone
to housekeeping on the farm recent
ly vacted by Forest Merrill. The
| Globe extends congratulations
keIlertOn Globe
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

C. w. Barr, Of Morgan township,
spent Friday with friends in Leon,
while enroute home from a visit OF
Mrs. Lucy Young, near Slater, Colo
RADIO. c. w. says he had a mighty
nice time out there, and it is a great
country for a young man to make a
start in, but for an old codger like
him, he prefers good old Decatur
county and his many life long
friends here.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Ralph l.. Rumley last week pur-
chased half interest in the fine $50
acre farm known as the old Boyd Nc
Way farm near Weldon, which was
recently bought from the owner,
Mrs. Clifford, Of Winterser, by Boyd
and Will Meter, Mr.. Rumley pur-
chasing Will Meters interest, and
he and Boyd Meter think they have
one of the best farms in that section
of the county ''
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

There will be Christmas dance
with good orchestra at the K. of p.
hall Christmas night, Thursday,
Dec. 25th, and another dance will
lbe given at the K. OF p. hall on New
Years eve, when you can dance the
old year out and the new one III.
Everybody cordially invited
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Mrs. Zoe Cherry left Sunday
spend Christmas with her son, We're
Ewing Cherry. After the holidays
Mrs. Cherry will accompany her son
to Miami. Fla, where he will play
the juvenile lead in the Lewis Worth
stock company. She expects to
make her home with her son
permanently.-Des Moines Register.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Alfred Deck left Tuesday for
Nash. Oklahoma. where he will
spend the holidays at. the home OF
his son, and will also visit with rel
atiyes in Kansas before returning
to Leons Alfred says if he can Sc
cure a .@real Oklahoma jack rabbit
down there. he is going to ship it
up to The Reporter, editor so he can
see "a real black tail jack rabbit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Miss Faye Rhodes, supervisor of
music in the public schools at Cen
terville, visited bver Sunday with
friends in Leon and assisted with the
Christmas cantata at the M. E.
church Sunday evening, going to her
home at Lamont Monday evening go
spend the holidays with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Rhodes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Mrs Margaret Martin and sister,
Mrs: Catharine Brooks, returned to
their homes at Blythedale, Mo-,
Monday, after few days visit at
the home of Mrs. Martins daughter,
Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Commission Sale-At Record S
feed yard, Saturday, December 9th,
at 100 o'clock. Is head of shoats,
span Of coming yearling mules.
sleigh. Other stock will be sold at
this sale. If you have anything for
sale bring it in. McKern & Man
chester. auctiOneerS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

To the automobile, 1920, buyers:
The same conditions exist as this
year ard you will not be able to buy
the car you want the day you want
you want a Dodge Four, or Buick
Six, come place your order as we
still have untitled orders. Come in
and talk it over. J. R. Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

County auditor Geo. A. Meek re-
ceived the past week box of fine
cigars from a bond house as a
Christmas present, and while he ap-
preciates the spirit of @he gift he
cannot appreciate the cigars as he
does not smoke, but Mrs. Meek
made good use Of them, and callers
at the auditors office enjoyed a
fine smoke as long as the box last
od
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

All accounts and past due notes
must positively be paid at once.
need the money NOW and must have
settlement Immediately.
Biddison Implement Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Miss Himena Hoffman. principal
of the Normal Training departm
of the Denison High School, arrived
Saturday evening to spend the ho;!-
day vacation at the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. w. HOff-
man. in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Mrs. w. II. McCal]a and Mrs.
Belle Turner and children, Edwin
and Catharine, returned to their
homes at Davis City Saturday even
home 1 Of MRS. McCalla's daughter,
Mrs. c. e. Chastain.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

An item in our Davis City news
stating that Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil
Parker were the parents of a new
badly, is mistake, but the page on
before we received notice of the mis-
take
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Miss Helen Whistler, member
Ito The Express force, will leave for
Monroe, Iowa, today, to attend the
wedding of her friend, Miss Belle
Worth to William r. Mullins, on
Christmas evening. She will be met
at Monroe by her sister, Miss Mag
gle Whistler. Both will visit in Des
time Miss Whistler will pay a two
weeks visit with her parents in
Leon, Iowa, returning to Fort Col
Inns about the 10th of January
FIT. Collins, Colorado, Express, Dec.
21St
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Mrs Ray Whitley, accompanied
by Mr.. Whitley, arrived home Tues
day morning from Des Moines where
she has been a patient in hospital:
Mrs. Whiteleys many friends will
be pleased to learn that she is get
ting along nicely.-Allerton News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

See Smith & DeKalb who sell or
trade Red River Valley lands. One
fare for the round trip every Satur-
day. CAN or write us at either Van
Vert or Dekalb, Iowa. Smith Il
Dekalb, 1:s-tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

, Mrs. Grace Cox, of Platt, s.. D.,
arrived Monday evening for holi,,
day visit with her parents, Mr.; and
Mrs G. p. Beavers, of east of Leon.
She was accompanied to Leon by her
sisters, Misses Harriet and Jose
phine Beavers, who are teaching this
year at Platt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Let me tell you we have some OF
that old time quality harness at
leather prices one year ago. Come
to us for a real harness and real
bargain. J. r. BOWsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

The P. E. O. Society will hold
their annual musicale at the home
of Mrs. A. P. Olsen on Tuesday
afternoon, December goth, at 2:3v
O'c1Oclx
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

w. W. Wood went to Lineville
!; Monday % to visit oyer CHRISTMAS with \
having been just forty-five years
since they have eaten Christmas din
ner together, Mrs. Bright at that
time living on farm west OF Line
Eilln
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

l.. L. Cannon, of Eden township,
called Monday and ordered The Re-
porter sent for year as Christmas
present to his daughter, Mrs Ireulie
J. Morris, who lives at Lamar, Col
orado, and we know it will be most
welcome present to her
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Quite a number of persons have
ordered The Reporter sent to some
distant friend or relative this week
as a Christmas present. II you ov-
erlooked sending a present to some
one, it is not to late to send The Re-
porter for the coming year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

c. A. Carlson, who recently sold
his farm near Decatur, and" made a
trip to Louisiana a couple of weeks
ago, has purchased residence
property at Baker, suburb of Baton
Rogue, Louisiana, and will move to
that place with his family about the
first of March. During their resi-
family made many friends, who are
sorry to see them leave this county,
but wish them we'll in their new
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

The largest stock of harness in
the state at any retail harness shop
Can't we please? Well l guess We
can. J. X. BaWsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Ray Downward, of Lusk, Wyoming.
who had been visiting for several
weeks at the home of his sister,
Mrn. John S. Gardner near Leon
went to Corydon Saturday to visit
a few days with Mr.. and Mrs. Alva
WOOdmansee
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Mrs. Ida Grove: of Red Oak, and
her sister, Mrs. Ella Lewis, of Lang
don, Mo-, arrived Tuesday evening
for holiday visit at the home OF
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. E.
Leeper, south of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

One gross second hand leather
hal els | picked up at Chicago Horse
market. Your choice $l25 down to
50 cents each. Call and get a bar
gain J. r. BOWSher
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

known as the old Quigley farm four
miles south of Decatur on the Davis
City road. For particulars call on
H. NJ. Quigley who occupies the
farm 49tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Watch for NJ F. Springer's big
closing out sale and big free barbe-
cue January 18th. Entire equip
lnent Off Of 600 acre farr, to be
sold. Arrange your work SO you will
be able to attend. 20-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Garner. of Abel
who had been visiting relatives at
Decatur, came Friday evening te
visit over Christmas at the home O1
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. o. Gar
ner. Of Eden township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

F. E. Farr, the druggist had shoes
repaired by mail and returned, the
same day. Send in your shoes by
mail. Quick service. j. r. BoWsher
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Lost-Crank for Chandler auto
east Of Leon on WaubOnsie Trail
Please return to The Reporter Of
flee. !
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

For Sale-Five 34X4 castings, two
of them new and the others almost
new, at bargain. See Fred A.
Townsend 8tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

F.. S. Barnett, who had stopped
here on his way home from visit
in eastern Illinois, for few days
visit with his friend, v. R. McGinnis,
departed Saturday for his home at
Fort Collins, Colorado.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Dr. Weber's glasses fit right, look
right and ARE right, call Saturday,
January Bird, from q. m. to p. m.
at Hotel Leon. Consultation Tree
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Lost--1n Leon small package con-
tanning yd. silk georgette and II
yds. poplin. MIS-. Harry Poland,
Grand River, Iowa, r. +. d. No.2.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

For Sale or Trade-By owner, an
acreage adjoining Pleasanton, Iowa.
Good house and we'll. Address 1866
23rd street, Des MOines. 17-4t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

! See Edgar Hansell for pop corn
that's good. Shelled or on the ear.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Goodman & Mcclure will hold a
Chester White bred SOW sale at
Leon on Thursday, Jan. 22nd
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Found-A bunch of keys which
owner can obtain at rhe Reporter
office
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

For Sale-Timothy hay by the
ton at the Shields farm l mile south
of Leon, Balm Il Shields.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Look Here-Some Leon residences
and two farms for sale on good
terms. Jap CeSler. 3-8t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

For Sale-A six year old register
ed black Percheron stallion. at q
bargain. e. C.. Woodland, Lamont.
iowa 47-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

A fine little daughter was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Reynolds, OF
Center township, Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Now bring on your shoe repair
ing. Repair them while you wait
J. r. BOWSher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

For Sale--S0 acre farm, we'll i'm
proved. Retiring from business. For
particulars call or write K. S. Eng
land, Cleopatra, Mo. 5tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

c. r. McWhinney,
Real Estate AuctiOneer,
Lamont, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25
In Leon

passenger, cylinder Paige auto
for sale or trade for light car. SET
ROy Smith.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25
G. F. McWhinney.
Real Estate AuctiOneer,
Lamont, Iowa.

For Sale or Trade-Ford touring
car in good. condition. see Eugene
Massey
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

For Sale Cheap-Hard Coal
Burner in first class condition. In
quire of Chas. Cherrington.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

For Sale-16O acres in Woodland
township, occupied by Charles
Leahy. VIM. J. Tackle, Breda, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

T.. j. Sankey buys and sells lautl
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
and does . general real estate bust
ness. Has had 20 Year, experience
IN tho business. ONCE upstairs ut
northwest corner of Main and Com
nlercial streets. Leon. Iowa.
Ralph Stewart, who is a student
at the Lake Forest University at
Lake Forest, Illinois, ACCOMPANIED
by his friend and classmate; Winston
rived Friday to spend the holidays
with Ralph's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. S. Stewart, in this city. Mr.. Dun
lap is delegate to the big studen.
which will be held at
Des Moines the coming week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

You can secure the Des Moines
Capital full year fors $3.50 if you
subscribe for it at Tho Reporter Of
flee this week. Better attend to 1t
today and save SO cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

For Sale at Bargain-1916 Ford
car in good repair. p. r. Bradley.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Lost Fountain pen in Leon.
Please return to The Reporter Of
flee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

student %esS a at the State State University at
Iowa City, visited over night at the
home fof her aunt, Mrs. c. E. Hurst,
in this city Friday, while enroute to
Mt AYR to spend the HOLIDAYS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

H. w. Raymond, manager of the
Cedar Falls Commercial Club, ac-
companied by his 6hother,. Mrs.
Alice Raymond of Cedar Rapids, ar
rived Sunday to spend the Christ
family -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

307Iacre farm for rent. See Win
field Cash. 1871.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Wanted-Wood choppers and
corn huskers. See G. M. Axes
quick,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

For Sale-l5 shoals weighing 40
to 70 pounds. Axes Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

]. A. Halverson, who lett here
nine years ago, moving to Oakland.
California, has returned to good old
Decatur county, and will locate on
farm near Weldon. Mr.. halverson
was visiting in Leon last Friday and
noticed many changes since he left.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Alexander. and
Miss Elma Forbes entertained a
few of the young folks at the Alex
ander home Monday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Will press your suit any hour you
saw. Leon Laundry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

The Reporter went to press
Yesterday a few hours earlier than
usual in, order to give our employees
a chance to get awAy%fOr Christ
mas, so some late items will not APP
near until next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

d VIII press your suit any hour you
v say. Leon Laundry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Dodke Auto Livery. Call A. G.
George, at Alexander's garage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Mrs. Walter EvansAand children,
of Bedford, N. D., attyed tuesday
evening to spend the holidays at
the home of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. /. E. Evans and other relatives
in this city and vicinity.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-30
CLOSED MEETINGS

One of the resolutions adopted at the meeting
OF the American Association Of State Highway
officials, held in Louisville last week. provides that
in the future only active highway officials will be
eligible for membership in the association, for
the privileges of the floor But it is also pro-
vded that invitations would be extended to those
who had formerly been active in highway work
and to the technical and trade press. This action
practically to provide for closed meetings
in the future
The Manufacturers Record commenting on this
action says:
The explanation given for the action was that
the association desired to encourage to the full
est extent free and frank discussion by state
highway officials of their various problems
This, they claimed, could not take place where
the meeting was thrown open that anyone
could attend and listen because in some cases
it might happen that remarks made by home
state highway officials might be used against
him in way another.
Even though such might be the case. it is
one OF the handicaps under which public Of
ficiais have to work. It has always been ac-
copied that all public work must be handled
in the open so that anyone who may care to