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The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1919-03-21
smearos placed ca All 6sees.

Melneayne The minister ~ gaStours
nj the commonwealth of Australia has
issued proclamation rNaS;'lns the
importation INTO TIE ccamer wealth o,
all rcsds other than these n British
origin
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1919-03-21
DISABLED VOW OVERSEAS.
s2.ssS ~,es ase ioIured Soldiers sst
Abroad.

NasAsaSian -aa Feh IL statistics
mate paalic ny The var dep~rsaeat
ahrweJ there werw ~ 80 Airk and In
juret soldiers remaining overseas OF
these . ss~ we're listed a. suffering
from injury and s251a from disease
Ta.a vas reduction Of aecgi 60 per
cent ~ casspares with tae figures No
yern nor "a
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
Tn. Dense Oriental

Ar dinner I'm Edinburgh says f. v.
Lucas. Baron Kickuchi. principal OF
Toxic university. was guest An
EngliShman present told the story or
Scotsman who went to his dentist
with an aching tooth and was asked II
he would have gas; he replied that ne
would. but should like 70 count bis
money first. Everybody laughed but
the baron. A Scotsman attempted 10
explain the joke as to the alleged fol-
blcs OF his race: the baron remained
impaSSive. Others tried. but the baron
said. II do not understand" Finally
he stopped the explanations. Gentle
men," he said. you do not understand
what | do not understand" His u.s.
tenerS gave rupt attention. What l
do not understand" he went on, "is
not why the Scotsman said what ne
did. but how any Scotsman should not
know. ar any time. without having IN
count II. how much money he has In
hts pockets" The laugh was on the
hosts Of the dense" oriental.-From
Outlook
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
CLEAN Up WEEk

To the People Of the State Of Mich
Igan:
Each spring We enjoy a Clean-Up
Week in our state, a week which is
designated by the state fire marshal
as one which the people of Michigan
shall observe by a general cleaning
up of their premises
CARELESSNESS is the principal
cause for large part of the fire
waste of this country and the cost of
insurance is increased. naturally. by
the heavy fire losses.
Let all our people observe Clean
Up Week May l2-19. by thorough
Cleaning up and removing all rubbish,
and inhammable material from their
premises, and by carefully inspecting
the chimneys and heating plants.
All factories, theatres. public and
private institutions should be
thoroughly looked over. and all
necessary changes made Immediately
that will prevent fires, and insure the
lives and safety of the occupants.
Let the loeal authorities give
special attention to better building
regulations, fire prevention. and where
necessary. Immediately install add
tional fire apparatus for fighting
fires
Cause fire drills to be held in all
public and private institutions. fac
tories and schools. and let teachers
instruct their pupils by short talks
on fire prevention.
During the year 1918 there were
l44l fires in Michigan from unknown
and incendary causes; defective
heating plants and chimneys caused
3072 fires; gasoline and kerosene
were the cause Of $40 fires; careless
use of matches and smokers. 1873;
spontaneous combustion and rubbish.
265; and hundreds Of other causes,
making a total of l0,6lS fires. with
a total loss of over Sl00,000.000.
By the cooperation of our citizens
greater results along fire prevention
lines can be obtained. and |, there
fore. urge most earnestly that every.
thing possible be done TO minimize
the danger of fire, lessen fire hazards
and thus reduce the fire loss in Mich.
igan.-trank f. Ellsworth, commits
sioner Of Insurance
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
AROrT TIME For TIME

For months-or has II been years
Alma has been worrying along with
a city clock perched up high on the
city hail, which does not give the
correct time. except at rare intervals,
except when someone remembers II
is there for service. as well as for
looks. and winds 1t up.
II is not 20 bee wondered AT that
many of the young men, who a court
inc 20, fail 10 leave for their homes
until the morning gray commences to
streak the eastern sky. because at
times. this once i'm awhile reliable
city clock, will tell them that it is
still early I'm the evening And we
judge that they 90 10y this clock,
even though father turns the home
clock ahead a few hours. when the
young man comes TO call, as the days
of our youth are not so far from Us,
but what We can remember going
home AT 900 p m. by the city clock.
only 10 find when we arrived home
that the hour was long past midnight.
Perhaps, if the works are not too
worn out, the new city commission
will be able to inject little life into
this clock, and bring back the days of
long ago when it was new and when
IL truthfully told the time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
Aanniness OF Olden DAYS.

In the days when u Maypole stood
i'm the Strand. music was one OF the
great pastimes Of the people Of merry
England. Those were the times OF
good Queen Bess and her Stuart sue
cessors. The cittern was heard in ev-
cry BARRIERS shop eco into q bar
bers anywhere. no matter In what dis
trict. and il is ten To one YOU will hear
the sounds either Of fiddle or a gui-
tar, or see the instruments hanging
MP somewhere" The BARRIERS or their
apprentices were the performers IF
idle. they pass their time in life de-
lighting music" So writes q pamph-
ieteer In 1891.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
BELOVED OF NEW WORKERS
Washington Square, Gothsrites Claim,
Is Without Its Equal in the
World for Atmosphere

Here. say the New York men Of as
eyes. We have what our lives have
long sought. Trafalgar square hasn't
col it, the Place de la Coneorde II too
French. the parks and esplanades or
Rio come little closer But here,
in charming, quaint old Washington
square we have-atmosphere.
Here. says the Philistine. Is nice
place 10 flop while read the comics
In this mornings paper. In the cor
ner /, a comfortable bench over which
the shade Of full-grown maple
stretches soothingly. And there is
lid who will shine my shoes for q
nickel
Here. says the weary one, IL place
where the cops might let me alone
NOT much chance for a handout. but
l might steal snocze over there by
the fountain. All, pleasant grass !;
pretty flowers.
Here. says the mother. il pretty
good place TO leave the kids while 1
sneak down TO the avenue for yard
or two OF calico. Now. mind. don't stir
from this bench. Mike. give the baby
his bottle II he gets 10 crying.
Here. says the visitor. Is the Wash
ington arch. How interesting! II
IiuSt weigh several tons at least. Now
viii some one tell me how I get to
Cooper Union from here?
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
TO TRAIN CHILDISH MIND
Parents Can Do Much to Assist De-
veiopment During the First
Six Years Of Life.

What definite means can the home
adopt for the best development OF the
child in the first six years OF his life?
First, with regard Ia the things which
surround the chid-furniture. pie
lures, books. toys. clothes and orna-
menls. In how far may these lend
themselves 10 his Development
In the room in which the child
spends most Of his time indoors. the
furniture ought To be plain enough SO
that he can do no great harm In play
ing freely about. A small kindergar-
ten chair aud table To work on are
almost Indispensable In the child's
room. A good blackboard should be
hung securely on the wall, for from
the hour he can toddle the child will
delight in chalk markings and these
even then will have value because OF
the muscle development afforded the
arm and hand.
The pictures on the wall in the
Child's room ought 10 be distinctly for
him. AMI hung low enough 50 that he
may take them down and handle them
Whenever he chooses. Every child
likes color aud delights in the STORY
picture" the picture which has story
connected with IL.
The child may be taught To discrimi-
nate between his own things and those
belonging 10 others by being allowed
to visit the family living room where
mothers and fathers books and their
pictures and furniture are used with
care and caution. In this way IL will
also be possible 10 lead him gradually
into an appreciation Of the adults
standard of art in pictures, music and
literature
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
The Worlds HOLIDAYS.

According To statistics drawn up by
the Guaranty Trust company Of New
York. during the present year there
are only eighty-four days on which
banks are open everywhere In the
world On every one OF the other 2Sl
days some nation somewhere Will be
celebrating a civil or religious holi-
day, or observing the Sabbath. Only
one of these holidays is universal.
This is New Years day. and eleven
different dates are observed by vari-
Gus countries as the beginning OF a
new year. Some countries observe
more than one during the calendar
year. Five Christian countries do not
observe Christmas as a legal holiday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
\ NATURAL DEATH

The Alma city council will expire
Tuesday night, following its meet
ing at the council chambers, although
technically the life Of the council will
not expire until the following night.
when the month of April comes to an
end. As there will without question
be no need Of a special meeting of
the council on Wednesday, it's life
will end Tuesday evening.
The members Of the new city com
mission will go into office on the first
day Of May, with the first meeting
scheduled for the first Tuesday i'm
May. or Tuesday, May 6. 1t is ex-
pected, however. that meetings OF
the commission will be held before
that time
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
Triumph Over Necessity.

Manhood begins when we have in
any way made truce with Necessity /:
begins even when W. have suITend-
cred 10 Necessity as the most part
only do; hut begins ioyfuly and hmpe-
fully only when We have reconciled
ourselves 10 Necessity; and thus I'm
reality triumphcd over il, and felt
thai IN Necessity We are free.-Car-
lye U>says).
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24

Labor OF ANY Kind j. honlthfu You
can hardly PM more upon human
being than he can bear But fretting
so ,IisSipate> our energy that We have
no FORE left for actual work. En-.
crgy. even like The Biblical grain of
mustard seed will il not diSsipated
tainS. and bring yDu Ia the very door
of sncepSS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
TO INCORPORATE
Bay City Southern Railroad Company
Asks to BE Incorporated

1t was learned just as The Record
was going to press today that the
Bay City Southern Railroad company
has asked to be Incorporated. it being
the intention 20 construct an electric
inc from St Johns % Alma and later
20 Bay City.
The railroad will be capitalized
for 81 ,OOO,O00 according to reports
from Lansing today The company's
offices will be in Lansing with the
terminal in Bay City A divisional
point will be established in Alma.
The plans for the road show that
IL will 20. from Lansing 20 ST. Johns
Maple Rapids, Middleton. Perrinton
Ithaca ST. Louis. Alma. Brecken-
ridge, Wheeler Midland and Bay
City. II is understood that work
viii be started 40 once
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
Only Foolish Depend on Luck.

The person who dep"ud> upon luck
may find advancement fnr Il time hdt
any success which j. founded upon
luct az privilege j. hvGnd to be- I'M
stable. Take any great man CO.. WON
an who has reached tlr~ top and YOU
step OF the way II il never an easy
thing 10 eiimh high hill hnl there
IL always good view al The top.
n We are content To stand ~ The bot
tom and see other people climb. that
il up TO US
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
Concentrate. and Win.

II you would reach The goal YOU
have started ont to attain stop Squnn.
dcring your forces. and then. instead
Of wondering why you have failed YOU
will be- surprised 10 find Yourself on
the road 10 success. For you will
have accomplished more than Won had
ever dreamed was possible in thc old
days when you 50 dissipated your On.
ergy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24

THAT dates can hc wadc goo thrive
loo Arizona i~ heinz demonstrated 10y
ihc agricultural experiment ~'aiion ~
h. University OF Nrizora. uho~e or
chart. 'nuiaiu -0N trees. representing
~ different varieties Tho fruit *
ripcned uriiacially and marketed in
Sc East iltaiinn soil and the avail.
able water ui ihe region appcir to hc
wen suited go The needs of the daic
trec~. which. " j. declared. viii Near
ffuit fur iop years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24

Mary Jane was glad when william
came over to play with her. bat was
surprised when she saw he was all
dressed up in his best clothes. and
after looking him over from head 10
foot. she asked severely: "Why, VIII
liam. for why YOU wear your Sunday
clothes on week days?'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
Insects IN Glaciers.

Few people know Thar % the gla
ciers of the western national par 81
live several species OF minute insect
hopping about ike tiny hcuS The,
are harder 10 ~or thuu The ~o.call4i
sand leas Of ihr sen~hprc. hrcau 0.
much smaller Slender dart brown
WORMS live iu counties fIiliion. De ;hc
surface icr Microscopic rD.c.c"'pr.d
plants also thrive .n such vast Num-
her> Shat theg 1891 ihc ~g.faec hrs
and there.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
PhrenoIouy.

Phrenology il n psuedo-sclence
whose devotees claim that the exter-
nal features Of the skull furnish an
Index 10 the mind and character. Since
It's origination by Doctor Gall. in 1893
the system has undergone many
changes. but II does not exist In tho
realm Of the recognized sciences.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
ouo,lnn onar

\ lawyer noted for his novrrl of'
tory was speaking for The 6rfer-n. % f
wishing to emphasize the tcndrr
lations that had cyi -tcd be'a"nn B..
client and The complainant. he cv
claimed IN the middle OF au Imfas
stoned speech what does Omar -.
on this subject y dog and q ncl'
and q hank of hair. and ihou bc~id'
ma singing In the wilderness. Do.
ton Transcript
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
Isughter Adds to Attrsctiveness.

Not only does laughter keep the
blood flowing rapidly but II also keeps
the spirit hight. buoyant and carefree.
fhis means that you are happy and
gay, and all this reflects itself in your
eyes and face. Good cheer make
your eyes sparkle and your face ra-
dinnt and altogether yea are not only
II healthier. happier in>siNidnal. but
also more beautiful person At re-
suit of your cheerful nature. and well
ab,e to bring radanc. and cheerful
ness into the lives of oth"rs - Well ~
into your own.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24

style is that indefinite something
which enables one of the younger and
boudoir cap in q WAY 90 SCI off every
line of her figure.--Onio State Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24

Mrs Milton Holmes is the owner of
a new Winton automobile. which is
one Of the most attractive cars in
the county.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-05
STATE To TAKE
W|NONA SCHOOL
Normal Trustees Vote to AC.
Cept Gift and Ask Leg
iSIative Aid.

By United PISS:
MUNCIE, Ind, Feb. 5.-Approval
of the proposal that the state of In
diana take over the property of Wi
mona college at Winona Lake TO be
operated as a northern division of
the Indiana state normal school was
voted by the board OF trustees Of the
state institution at a meeting held
here today.
The provisions were attached that
the school property should be turned
over 10 the state unencumbered and
that the legislature should appro-
pirate the sum OF money sufficient
TO operate the school on the same
basis OF efficiency that is now main
tanned at the state normal school at
Terre Haute and the eastern division
here.
Caleb S. Denny OF Indianapolis,
president OF the board, said that not
less than $4,000 or $4,000 a year
would be needed. No other school
offered 20 the state viii be consider
ed at this time, il was stated.
Besides Mr.. Denny. those attend
ing the meeting were Horace Ellis
state superintendent Of public in
stTuction; w. ". Parsons, president
OF the state normal: Sanford NJ
Keltner, OF Anderson. and Frank c
Ball Of Muneie.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-05
SPARTACANS IGNORE
GOVERNMENT FORCES.

BERLIN, Feb. 4.-Spartacans in
Bremen have decided TO deliver
their arms 10 Hamburg and Bremer-
haven troops, instead of to the gov
ernment forces sent against them
from Berlin. according TO advices
received here today.
Workmen at Hambu held a
demonstration in sympathy with the
Spartacan insurgents. Armed work
men have garrisoned the Vulkan
ship yards in Hamburg, and work
is at a standstill.
(After seizing control OF the mu-
nicipal government in Bremen, the
Spartacans offered 70 surrender tc
avert bombardment Of the city. An
unconhrmed dispatch from COpen-
hagen yesterday reported that Spar
tacan and government troops were
hghting in the outskirts Of Bremen.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-05
Soldiers Council Seizes
kilograms and Offices
BY United Press

BY United Press:
BERLIN, Feb. 4.-The first direct
attempt TO interfere with the ma
tiOnal assembly, which convenes in
Weimar on Thursday, apparently
has been taken by the soldiers
councils in that region.
Reports were received here today
that the soldatenrat in Erfurt Us
miles west of Weimar) had seized
the telegraph offices there and or
dered censorship or confiscatiOn OF
all governmental and assembly tele-
grams from Weimar.
The telegraph officials protested
but were powerless. At the same
time similar action was taken by
the soldatenrat in Eisenach, (45
miles west Of Weimar).
The government, it was learned
today. is prepared TO declare a state
Of seize in Weimar. if such a step
is found necessary to protect the
assem- bly,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-05
British Probing
Activities of i. S.
Meat Pack ers
Results of Review of Situa-
ton VIII be Submitted
to Parliament.
By United Press

BY United Press:
LONDON, Feb. according TO
plans today, the inquiry into the ac-
tivities OF the American meat pack
ers in this country will be short but
effective. II is not proposed 10 at
tempt 10 call any OF the American
packers or their representatives as
witnesses, unless they voluntarily Of
fer 70 testify.
The investigating committee will
be formed OF representatives from
the board Of trade and the food and
agricultural ministries. Their inves-
tigation, n high official OF the bOa-d
Of agriculture told the United Press
will be informal. They viii review
in a broad way certain statistics as
TO meat prices in Great Britain. Few
witnesses are expected TO be called.
A short cut 70 adjournment viii be
taken by the probable adoption Of
the report Of the Amer can federal
trade commission. The American
packers will be given an opportunity.
IL they wish Il. 70 read in" correc-
tions Of the American commission :
report. but this will not mean that
the committee viii accept the cor
rection." Findings will be submitted
70 departmental heads who will for
mally submit A joint report with rec
concentrations as 10 what action is
advisa bic 70 parliament Parliament
then may act.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-05
S1Uift Asked Wilson to
Curb Trade Commission,
By United Press:

By United Press:
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Louis T.
Swift attempted to have Pres't Will
son interfere with the federal trade
commissions packers investigation.
He wrote two letters to the president
after failing TO obtain an interview.
alleging that the packers were being
treated unfairly and asking the
white house to take action TO modify
the commissions activities. Heney
Needer. Swifts attorney read the let
ters TO the senate interstate COM
merce committee today. Pres't Will
son refused TO interfere with the in
vestigation, answers 10 these letters
showed.
Swift wrote one letter just before
the commission submitted its report
to the senate last July. telling the
president that the investigation was
unfair and defending his concern.
Veeder admitted he made no at
tempt to have witnesses testify at
the federal trade commissions pack
ers probe.
Packers have complained repeat
edly that they were not given a
hearing by the commission.
Veeder said the federal trade
commission helped the labor unions
in their efforts to get higher wages
IN the Chicago packing houses and
stock yards
Heney defended his assistance to
the workingmen.
Packers entered into a combina-
tion TO prevent unionizing OF men" 4"
Heney asserted. They were import
ing Negroes 10 do away with white
labor and paying Il 1-2 cents an
hour. wage no can could support
his family on"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-05
AMERICA CAST
FOR THE ROLE
Of GODFATHER
European Nations Look to
u. S. ProteCtOrateS to
Make Success of League
of All Nations.
BY ROBERT J. BENDER.

BY United Press:
PARIS. Feb. THE impression
was growing today that the United
States must assume tne role OF god
father 20 many OF the small coun-
tries and communities willingly or
unwillingly. if the league OF nations
is tC achieve all that is intended. Not
only have the peoples begun 20 look
on America as a protector but the big
powers are showing disposition I'd
regard America as the Cne nation
which can exercise a mandatory oNe~
certain territories without engender-
ing international jealousies.
Wilson'S Hard Task.
ores't Wilson appreciates that one
Of his hardest tasks would Dc 70
convince the American people that
tho linked States must be willing 10
take a large share Of the resp 1nsi-
hiIity and expense Of aiding sciah
natiors. Yet Great Britain, France
and Italy certainly are opposed 40
assuming the whole burden, inciud-
ing military and naval expenses Ana
the direct appeal Of some OF the
yrar-stricken communities 10 the
United States for includ-
ine Armenia and Constantinople-
puts the question plainly before
America as 10 whether she Is ready
10 support the presidents plans tor
The league OF nations.
To Outline Situation.
The president is expected 10 opi-
line the situation fully 20 the Amer
lean -.eople after his return from
France. probably through an q i6ress
70 congress and possibly later ia
pubic speeches in various parts o.
the country. The first difficulties in
formation of the league have been
overcome through general acquiesc-
ence in its broad principles, hut the
real test Of its success VIII be in
the reports OF the committees which
are handling actual formation ana
application Of these principles. De
spite recent indications that Wilson
might not find it necessary TO make
q second trip 20 Paris, il was learn
ed today that there is a possibility
he viii desire 70 return and see per
sonaIly that there is no miscarriage
Of his ideas, particularly as regards
the league Of nations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-05

for domination Of the new republic.
There is the campaign TO remove
the capital from Berlin. preferably
to Weimar. There are the political
jealousies which will arise when the
various factions unite in coalitions.
transportation Broken Down.
Probably the most serious situa-
ton confronting the assembly is the
break down OF transportation, the
shortage of raw materials and deple-
tion of national funds, all OF which
combine TO render social as well as
economic reconstruction most diff
cult. Every public utility and most
private industries are on the verge
OF collapse, owing to the financial
strain of war conditions. The treas
ury has three million gold reserve
with which TO pay s25,000.O00 in
notes. The railroads and factories
have been without adequate repairs
for several years. There is a lack Of
raw materials and a want Of outlet
for the manufactured products that
are on hand. The workers have de-
manded better wages. In numerous
cases when they were refused they
seized the factories and divided the
money in the vaults, taking millions
of dollars on the pretext Of com
munism."
This atmosphere is breeding the
communist and Spartacan spirit
Aside from isolated outbreaks, there
is a temporary calm. but the radi-
Gals claim they lost the national
elections only through lack OF or
ganization.