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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-06-28

Cake Is not sweet II you've been eat
inr honey Hence these truisms are
not bright II you are naturally duh
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-06-28
TRutSMS,

II We were all as clever as some
people think they are how clever We
would be-
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-06-28

Baton Rouge IL making a bid as Il
summer resort she has AL antimo-
squlto esaysign on foot.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-06-28

II is History that when unadorned
il adorned the most
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-06-28

An armed peace Is the best che can
hope for.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-06-28

FOR SALE Sweet potatoe draws at
Two dollars per thousand
! N BOOKTER.
Box 90 ST Francisyiile, la
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-06-28

Died
Married
Left town
Emhezzled
Had fire
Been arrested
Come 80 town
Bought home
Had an accident
Been seriously III
Committed murder
That news The chances are we knew
II ALREADY bal might not, aud any how
viii appreciate your telling US
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-06-28
LITTLE ADS.
NOTICE

We are now prepared to charge bat.
teries FEliclANA MOTOR co,
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State uf Louisiana Parish ~ West
felieiaua, TWeHty fourth Judicial
District Cont
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-06-28

NJ a 4 Wolf IS Adine Carey
Smith. # ais
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
Chicago Too Bad
For Mississippi
Convict; Returns

Chicago's attractions for the South
ern negro may be many and varied
but they are nothing 10 compare with
those Of which MIssissippPs prison
camp No. 10 boasts, according to Col.
w, A. Montgomery, psnitentiary COM
missioner Of Mississippi.
Col Montgomery declares that dur
ing ne general exodus OF negroes from
the South to Chicago and other points
north, a convict sent from Aberdeen
Tor a term OF 10 years on a charge OF
m~anslauEhter. made his eScane
rom the camp h nothing was heard
or him for several months. One night
last week o Stubblefield, sergeant at
the camp was awakened during the wee
small hours and the following telephone
conversation ensued.
Dat you, boss?"
Yes, who is this talking7"
BOSS, dis am Shine whut ruined
away from de camp"
AN right, Shine, Where are your
Use heah In Clawksdale."
Where have you been, Sinner" the
sergeant asked.
Boss, Use been up in Chicago. I
NwuL dere when dem riots wuz but Tse
back now and / wants to put up de rest
Of my time at de camp"
Shine Is now completing his term at
the. prison camp and declares that
nothing short OF a pardon win prevent
him from staying until his term Is up,
and Col. Montgomery hopes for a par
Shine was sent up from Aberdeen
under a 10-year sentence for man
slaughter. He Is known officially as
NO 1853 and his name is Earl Peacher.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
ELIGIBLE MEN FEW.

You'd better marry me. Eligible
men are scarce"
7 suppose l could offer that as an
explanation" said the girl reflective.v,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
CONSIDER 100000 FUND
FOR CHURCH HOSPITAL

YAZoO CITY, Miss, Aug. 10. (Spl)-
The matter Of a right for the 5000, 900
hospital to be built at some point In
this state by the Methodist church Of
the state is being considered by resi-
dents Of this city despite the fact that
about $6O, 900 Of the SIS. 900 wanted for
the building OF a general hospital here
has already been subscribed and pub
LEGATION Is being made for a charter for
the local association. Not a great fight
Is being made by the cities of the
state for the Methodist institution,
but. three or four Of the cities have
made application for the consideration
OF the church organization. Those in
terested in a hospital for this city would
see the amount already raised for a
general hospital here diverted to be-
come a bonus in the securing OF the
Methodist institution,
The Methodist church OF the state
had planned the building OF a $780,
900 hospital before the war. When the
war came on the plan was dropped for
the time being and II was not until
last week that interest was revived
when the Rev, Charles w. crisler, OF
Jackson, Miss, spoke to the board Of
trade Of that city, telling the board
that the committee on location, with
which he was connected, was anxious
to get the matter settled and work on
the building begun. Meridian, Brook
haven, Hattlesburg and Jackson are the
principal c%ontenders for the hospital.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
OLDEST JUSTICE AGAIN
CHOICE OF PEOPLE

Senatorial. Miss, Aug. 10. (Spl.)-
Maj. c. P. Warner, the oldest justice
Of the a in the state Of Mississippi
in point Of service, was renominated
in the recent primary election without
opposition. Maj. Warner has been JUS
tice OF the peace Of the Senatobia dis
trict, Of this county, for IS years. and
during this time he has never had an
opponent In the elections for his re-
nomination. During his continuous IS
years OF service, cases representing all
phases OF the law, both criminal and
civil, have been passed on by his honor,
and not one has ever been reversed by
the higher courts on appeal. Mai. Var
ner is 20 years old. He served through
out the Confederate army, being In
the first battle of Bull Run.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
WARREN COUNTY WILL
VOTE ON BOND ISSUE

YAzoo CITY, Miss, Aug. 10. (spl)-
Warren county has chosen Tuesday.
sept. 2, as the day on which the voters
Of that county will decide the matter
Of a $500, 900 bond issue for the i'm
provement OF the roads Of the entire
county, II the bond issue carries the
county Is expecting $500, 900 federal aid,
and that Is one OF the principal rea-
sons why a bond issue for road work
long considered Is to be submitted to
the people OF the county at this time,
before the offer Of federal aid Is with
drawn,
The resolution passed by the board OF
supervisors OF Warren county setting
the date Of the election as the second
day Of September, provides that the
money which Is obtained by the sale OF
the $500, 600 bonds, In addition to the
100000 federal aid expected, be spent
pro rata on five road projects outlined
by the county engineer. These five
projects are the road to the IssaQuenna
and Yazoo county lines from Vicks-
burg via Haynes Bluff; the Oak Ridge
road to near Phoenix, In this county;
the completion OF the Baldwin's Ferry
road to the Big Black swamp; the
Harkinson Ferry road to the Claiborne
county line, and the extension OF the
Grange Hall road.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
HALF MILLION WILL
BE SPENT ON ROADS

CoLDWATER, Miss, Aug. 10. (Spl.l
The surveyors who have been camped
near this place for the past two months
have completed their work OF surveying
the principal roads Of this county, and
have moved their camp elsewhere. This
was q preliminary survey Of the high
ways that are to be graded and grav-
eled, and the work done for the purpose
OF obtaining an estimate Of the cost Of
building these good roads. About IS
miles OF road was included in the sur
vey. which cost the county $4,000, The
board OF supervisors Is now advertising
for bids on the construction OF this
system Of highways which will connect
all the principal towns Of the county,
The cost Of the highway system will be
about $500. 600, OF which the federal
government viii furnish Sl00, 900.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
PEOPLE TO VOTE ON
TW0-UNIT POWER PLANT

YAzoo CITY, Miss, Aug. 10. (spl.)-
To the people OF the nelghboring town
OF Lexington WIN be submitted a propo-
the purchase and installation Of an
electric power and lighting plant, to
$50. 900. The mayor and board Of al
dermen have found that for $40, 900 only
a single unit plant can be installed,
whereas they think II advisable that
the city have a double unit system to
insure light and power at all times. An
election has been called for the voting
OF the additional amount.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
MAN WITH Ak KILLS
MEXICAN; WIFE HURT

CORPUS CHRISTI. Tex, Aug. TO-
Medelano Rodriguez, q Mexican living
near Robstown, Is miles east OF here,
is dead and his wife seriously injured
as the result OF the invasion of their
home late last night by an intruder
armed with an AK,
Rodriguex's head was almost severed
from the body as he lay asleep. The
man, believed to be n negro, was
frightened away by the screams OF
Mrs, Rodriguez, after he made an In
effectual attempt to kill her. Two
small children sleeping in an adjoin-
Ing room were not molested.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
UNIVERSITY MARINE
BACK FROM BATTLE

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI, Aug.
10. (Spl, l--Cyril Gideon. the only son
of Mrs, Cora II. Gideon, Of the univer.
sity. has Just returned from service
overseas with the Second division,
Fifth regiment OF marines:. He was
the youngest university student who
saw service overseas. He enlisted with
the marines early In the spring of 1918
and went overseas In August. He saw
active service in st. Mihiel and Meuse-
Argonne drives. having gone over the
top several times with the Fifth regi-
ment OF marines, during September and
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
TATE COUNTY FARM
BOYS TAKING LESSONS

SENATOBIA. Miss, Aug. 10. (Spl,)
Tate county Is represented In the 10
day junior farm mechanic course at
the A. and NJ. college by five expert
boy farmers; they are Henry Mabry,
Clyde Mabry, j.. c. Price, Winfred Wal
lace and Bates Blair. These young
i've wires have already helped put
Tate county on the map in the way
of all kinds of farm Grub work. On
account of County Agent c.. l.. Nc
Mel not being able TO go with the boys,
Prof. A, q. Carney, Of the County
Agricultural college, went over to tho
A. and NJ. with them.
County Agents McNieI and Miss Dora
/. Woods win begin a series OF one
day short course demonstrations for
the county on Tuesday at Hickory
Grove. Experts on farming, cattle
raising and dairying, canning and cook
ing will be present at Zach Of the meet.
lngs. Some of the experts are Il. n.
Lloyd, IL. o, Pate and Joe Mette. Of
the Memphis farm bureau, L. A. Olson,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19

season. Approximately 5000 acres
were planted IN cotton By the state II
Parchman and 5000 bales raised.
Col W. A. Montgomery. n~eniteatlarr
commissioner OF Mississippi, la In Menu
phis looking after the interests OF the
state d the sale Of the cotton
The Parchman farm e one Of the
best IN the world. II Is now equipped
with its " flour min and the wheat
grown on the farm by prison labor IA
ground into flour for the use OF the con-
Wicts. An ice plant and other modern
equipment goes to make this institution
q model
Col. Montgomery declared that thu
net profits derived by the state from
this model farm last year Will reach
S7S5 900 over and above ell expenses.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
MERIDIAN SCHOOLS
OPEN IN SEPTEMBER

MERIDIAN. Miss. Aug, 10. (spl)--
Tho county public schools will begin
the 1sls-2o session on Sept. 2, The city
public schools will begin sessions on
Sept. IL.
Plans are already being made in the
county and city schools for a large at
tendance, II Is hoped that the new
Fewell survey school viii be ready for
occupancy by that time.
Many OF the rural schools which have
consolidated win have new school
buildings,
Two other districts will vote on con
solidated school bond issues on Aug,
%, These are the Ponta district for
$4,000 and the Suouelena district fol
Sc. 900,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
WAR ON MOSQUITOES

HUNTSVILLE. Ala, Aug. 10. (spl.)
real fight this season against mosdui-
toes, Ponds and ~stagnant creeks are
being drained In all parts Of the city,
Last week more than 1000 feet OF
drainage bitches were cut and once a
week rs to 100 gallons Of oil Is used
to spray. creeks and ponds that have
not yet been drained.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
GONUGTS MAKE
STATE
Mississippi Cleared s7s5, 900
During Last Cotton Season
at Parchman Farm.

What is declared to be one Of the
largest single consignments OF cotton
ever received in Memphis was that sent
from the Mississippi state prison farm
az Parchman, consigned TO Rainier q
Connen Co. The shipment was
composed Of 1901 bales and is the final
shipment from the prison farm for the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
J. M. FLY, President

district agent North Mississippi and Mr..
Higgins, OF the A. and M, college. will
The state department of home eco
nomics will have representatives to
assist Miss Woods and the certificate
girls OF the county in giving demon
STATIONS.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
POSTPONE MEETING.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Aug. 10. (Spl)
The Columbian woodmen. who viii
hold their annual gala day exercises
in Huntsville, have announced that the
date has been postponed from Aug.
% to Aug, %, because all the arrange.
ments for the day could not be com
pleted by the earlier data.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19

the next session will open on Sept. 4.
and the prospects are unusually good
for a large attendance. The Port CHI
SON Female college is the property of
S meth MlSsssissippi annual conference Of the
going since its establishment in 1S42
and Is now entering upon a period Of
expansion and increased usefulness.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
IMPROVE COLLEGE.

NATCHEz. Miss, Aug. 10. (Spl.) -
Extensive improvements have been
made on the Port Gibson Female col
and a number of new teachers added to
the faculty. It is stated by DR., Rolfe
Hunt, the president Of the college, that
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-10
LIVE WIRES AND A COUNTRY TOWN

few evenings the Public Ledger dropped into the
husng village Minerva while had heard much of
this time had visited probably in II
progress this little village remarkable What II
ago and blacksmith shop few churches and number
of residences of the pe little towns
in the whole of Mason county.
For who something about this village is
explain its growth and development One thing responsible for
Minerva has developed live
and has been fortunate enough live and with
them they brought good schools good homes
fine community spirit and other live wiresthe kind wrapped
human bodies and the kind wrapped in insulation
Some of other Mason county whose citizens have long
looked Minerva insignificant village had better look
What Minerva will make village Three live wires
put electricity into any burg
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-10

urging all hembefb and friends to
rally TO the Sunday School. At b;so
a. m. the school will assemble for the
study period. All classes and teach
ers will be at their best. The Broth
erhood Class of men, Mr.. H. c. Cur
ran, teacher, is expecting a hundred
men. And the Epworth class of wo-
men, Mrs ]. H. Dodson, teacher feel
that they can Guido the men for at
tendance. The spirit of rivalry be-
tween the classes betokens great
time. Each class that has every MEM
Der present will be given the honor
of being a star class. The promotion
exercises will follow the lesson per-
iod. This will be beautiful sight
and one full of great promise for the
school,
The pageant, youth and the New
Day., will be given at p. m. Those
who desire to see it should come early.
1t will be worth your seeing and will
bring wonderful lesson.
There will be the usual Epworth
League devotional service beginning
at 6:15 p. m. Miss Frances Huff will
lead.
Everyone made cordially welcome
to every service.
WORTH s. PETERS, Pastor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-10
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET

Governor-EDWIN P MORROW, Somerset.
Lieutenant Governors THURSTON BALLARD Louisville
Secretary of State-FRED A. VAUGHN.
Audtor-JOHN j. CRAIG, Covington.
Treasurer-JAMES L. WALLACE Irvine
Attorney General-CHARLES l. DAWSON, Pnevile.
Clerk Court of Appeals-ROY B. SPECK.
Superintendent Of Instruction-GEO COLVlN, Springfield
Commissioner of Agriculture-WM. c. HANNA Shelbyvle
Railroad Commssoner-E G. KASH, jackson.
Representative-DR. w. S. YAZELL
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-10
Christian Church.

Christian Church.
Bible School $3.50 a. m. Though we
meet in the Bible School room there is
plenty room for all without crowding.
We urgently request every member of
the school, both old and young to be
present and on time Sunday morning.
There will be preaching immediate
ly following the Bible School session.
Evening services at p. m. These
services have a special attraction In
that the sermons treat of the funda-
mentals of the Christian Faith.
Strangers are especially welcome.
A. F. STAHL, Pastor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-10
v.P.'s VACATION CUT SHORT

The Vice Presidents ojoun Atlantic City rudey term
mated the Democratic lead of the Senate who that
return Washington and there until after the various
the peace treaty and amendments They cherish the hope that
they able rally enough Senators of the league
and against the bring about tie when the roll
called In such the Vice President authorized
proeaguers Capitol prero
if occasion
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-10
SASCHA JACOBSEN
Brilliant American Yiolinist,
"The Genius of the ViOlin.-

Sascha Jacobsen was the sensation of
the past Season, where he sprang into
fame almost overnight. His success was
without precedent.
MIR. Jacobsen gave a recital In Aeolian
Hall which not only packed every seat
but which also gave a genuine thrill to
the most hardened and professional of
music-goers. His playing grows in depth
and breadth, fullness to his tone,
sweeping velvet smoothness. with the
round lines of a Juno to its loneliness. I"
New York Evening Sun.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-10

Buy In Maysville. 1t pays.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-10

MIR. Seagle has not only one of the
finest Baritone voices of the present gen.
Grafton, but his art, style and manner OF
singing have brought him fame on two
continents.
"Mr. Seagle's singing is the correct
utilization of the gifts of God.
York Times.
His singing is the achievement Of
lyric genius "-Philadelphia Public Ledg-
er,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-10

First Baptist Church.
Sunday School at $3.50, w. ]. Cap
linger, Superintendent
Preaching at 10:45 a. IN. and p. m.
by the pastor.
Morning subject: Some Signs of a
True Church."
Evening subject; "The Results Of
Breaking the Law"
You are invited to attend these SER
vices. J. A. DAVIS, Pastor
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-10

No services at the morning h6df
and all are urged to be present at
night.
The pastor will spend Sunday at
Ewing.
W. H. MORRIS, Pastor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-10
First Presbyterian Church.

Sunday School $3.50 a. M, Jas. b
Wood, Superintendent,
Communion service 10:45 a. m.
Preaching by pastor p. m.
Endeavor meeting 6:15 D. m.
JOHN BARBOUR, Pastor
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-10

Few singers have achieved in so short
time the great success that has come to
Miss Farrar, the lovely California Lyric
Soprano, who is repeating in America
the triumphs she earned in Paris. Not
only does she possess an exquisite So
prano voice but fascinating and cum
ming personality.
Miss Farrar's voice is a beautiful.
clear soprano, that seems to sing itself
in simple legato admirably, as in her
Irish Ballads last night. New York
Times.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-10
Sedden NJ. E. Church.

Sedden M. E. Church.
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m, G. w
Harding, Superintendent
Glass service following Sunday
School,
Preaching at Z o'clock at night by
Rev. Stanley Mitchell
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-10
First Baptist Church.

p W, II. MORRIS, Pastor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-10
Third Street nj, E. Church.

lhiu 1tiCct hs lie ChuiChs
The first Sunday OF he new confer
ence year will be given over entirely
to that very important branch of the
church-the Sunday School Its the
great fall Rally Day Several hun
dred invitations have been sent ont
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-10
MAYSvALE'S CHURCHES
Whore the Religious Exercises VIII
30 Held on the Sabbath.

Christian Science services Sunday
morning at IL o'clock in G. A. r. Hall,
Cox Building.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-20
RAISING MONEY
BY 'SOC|ABLES'
TARGET OF TALK
Centenary Speaker Advocate
Of Direct Tithing,

Taking i.r his theme the ,iIhlns
system Of raising money fer the sup
por, of churches, and bcraung church
members Soundly because oi 'hc M.
digni'icd manner in which many
churches depend upon rummage sales
and like methods for carrying hn the
work OF the churches. " \. Brown
OF Kansas City made Singing talk
before the Methodist centenary CON
terence which opened at the First
Methodist church here this morning
The morning session also included
an address by Dr. II. T. Wolfe, G
Howard Taylor and NJ J. Tenery
Taylor, who was in charge OF the
Y. NJ. {. \. work with the Seventh
army corps. made an address H his
work and It's relation to the churches
The program for the arenoon and
evening includes an AFTERNOONS SeS-
sion at , o'clock at which time John
Lowe Fort, Bishop w O. Shepard
W. A. Brown and /. c Mnrdock will
speak, a $50 o'clock supper for Sun
day school and lie service workers
and a s,ereop,con lecture by Howard
Musser at 7 10 o'clock.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-20
Company Not 10 Fight.
Still Lower Rate
MAY Be- Possible

That !, O., IN, earnest he ne pi the
Oklahoma Ga, and Flc.iri, company
g, reduce the rree ot electricity com.
men uratc with ,le cost at production,
wa, stated ,hr morning by J /.
Owens. wee preNient and general
maragc- oi tive COMPANY Mr.. Owen,
said the company hoped 10 establish
the price un a prewar basis and to
even 90 lower IT compatible with OPP
Grating expenses.
Electricity ior lighting purposes
now cost, lj cents. with 10 percent
reduction Tor prompt payment, or ll7
cent, when bills are met promptly. The
proposed change IS a reduction OF one
cent, with the 10 percent provision for
promn, payment stIll applying For
example. a mans mll IS now Slj0 per
month For prompt payment he would
ge, ~ cent, reduction Under the pro-
posed reduction h., bill would he
! twelve thirteenth, as much, or Sl2O
For sromNt payment he would obtain
the lO NcrJcu, reduction or - cents,
mahlng h, inal hill Sl@
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-20
Hey, Cupid, Whatcha Coin
Do Bout It? Ninth Of All
Marriages End in Divorce

WNSHlNGION March ~ 80.
proNma,ely one uui a. every uUc
marriages in the United States Is ter.
minated by divorce according 70 ig
urc, compiled by the bureau of .en,w
and made public today
Excluding South Carolina. where al
Laws permitting divorce were repealed
~ ls7s. the three lJec,r divorce rate.
n 1910 for which year fc'urns are
now complete, arc shown for 'hc DN.
trlct OF Columbia North Carolina and
Ncw York. where the rates we're 1881
and " per lOOOpO, respectively Ihr
highest rates were returned 'pr Nc
yldl Montana and Oregon which
show G07jlj arl rs. respectively
In all state, except Maine West
Virginia. South Carolina Ntham.
Mississippi North Dakota South Da-
kpta and Colorado the divorce rate.
were higher IN 1910 than 90 l'o Iu
" percent OF the case, 900 lJlb 'Hr
divorce rate ot ~ per ipOUr 'hlN
INK tive marriage rate 10 be- inC.casu.
considerably slower than lhc l..Yue
rate
Dcsertion is shown hy the figure,
to have been the cause ilr about H
percent OF the divorces Among other
leading causes were cruelty. iuildr.r'.
and failure 10 provide
Records also showed that the MAR