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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-06-06
Where the Money Went

"What 1 regard as the prize
story regarding war work-and l
am afraid it is typical of what
conditions were" the congressman
said, twas about a man who was
employed as carpenter He was
instructed, SO l was told, not to
work too hard, but just to put in
the time. The more specific di
rections, according to my informa
ton, were that ne was just to walk
around with a hammer in his
hand and tap a nail on the head
twice a day as his days work
For two days he noticed younger
man following him. The other
man always stood close behind
him when he was giving the pre-
scribed two tars ~ to a nail.
He suspected the other man might
be detective. Finally he sum-
moned courage and asked the
other man what he was doing
I'm your helper the other man
informed him. ."-Congre S S m n
Longworth, in Cincinnati Times
Star,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-06-06

Dr: John II. Clifford, Baptist minis
ter in time of peace. but real fighter
in time of war, has been awarded the
croix de guerre for extraordinary hero
ism in action.
Doctor Clifford, as Y NJ. C. A.
worker. braved the red wrath of war
He has been in the firing zone as much
as the hardest infantryman and was
decorated for most unusual exploit.
He was one of three men who braved
incessant enemy shell fire while res
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-06-06
Japanese Idea of Music.

Among the Japanese especially. d.
rectly divine origin is attributed to
music. The mythical legend runs that
the art was invented by the gods to
appease the anger of the sun god
dess and to induce her to shine once
more upon the earth and upon the
other divinitieS. The melodies which
resulted were potent to prevail upon
her, and thus was light restored to the
world and music and dancing were
given for its delight.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-06-06
PAINT PROTECTION
AND ITS ECONOMY.

The preservation of structural ma
terials, which may be obtained through
the application of paint. constitutes a
most vital means Of furthering the con-
servation of our natural resources. 1t
Is, moreover, the most economical
method Of sustaining the appearance
and general upkeep of any commu-
nifty.
A structure coated with sheets Of In
dia rubber would not be as well protect.
ed from decay as structure coated
with good oil paint. This is due TO
the fact that a sheet OF rubber is not
so durable or as waterproof as a thin
dried film of paint The latter mate
rial when applied dries to a continuous
elastic film containing finely divided
particles of metallic, wear resisting
pigments. square foot Of such q
film upon a wooden surface costs less
than penny, yet It will beautify and
protect dollars worth Of surface for
many years This is low rate of in
Surance.
Dwellings, barns, outbuildings. sheds,
posts, fences, stock enclosures, wagons,
implements, windmills and other struc-
lures, whether of wood, iron or cement,
should be preserved, through the use
of paint, from rapid decay. High grade
paint may be used successfully for all
such purposes Coiored paints will be
found the most seyiceahle the colorine
matter in the paint adding from two
to three yeats TO the life of the coating
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-06-06
Will Please the Children

The repeal of the so-called ''lux-
ury tax" which the president has
recommended will bring Joy to
the hearts of the children for it
will knock per cent off the jar ce
of candy, which is not a luxury"
at ali but very necessary article
for children and also grown-ups.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-06-06

Dirt and disorder are demoraliz-
ing. A clean collar, a haircut
and shine lend to any man a
certain amount of self-respect and.
by the same token, neatness, or
der and system applied to your
work will put you on the right
track and lubricate the differential
of your daily duties.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-06-06
Praises "Yn Work

Unqualified praise by Consul Cen
eral Harris in Siberia for the service
rendered not only to the American ex-
peditionary troops, but also to the
Czechs and to Russian prisoners by
the American Y. M. C. A. secretaries,
is contained in an official communica-
ton transmitted to the state depart
ment at Washington by Paul S.
Reinsch, American minister to China.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-06-06


mander Gorringe. u
s. N. after a three
years effort. obtain
ed possession Of 1t
and moved 1t to Its
present position. At
an expense Of nearly
100000. 1t was A.
nally swung into po-
sition at noon. Janu-
ary %. 1881.
The height Of this
monument. from base
to tip. is s. feet. 2
inches. The meas
urement of the base.
square through its
axis. is Z feet. 9A
inches. Tho entire
weight OF the mono
lith is 21sA tons.
Since 1t was quar-
ried near the torrid
zone. it has traversed
the entire length of
Egypt. most of that
of the Mediterra-
mean Sea and the
width of the Attain
tic Ocean, dis
tance of $500 miles
proving itself = FIRST
rate traveller for one
whose age has ex-
C . 9 d Q d thirty-fivs
centuries. In the
course of its exist
ence 1t has seen
Pharaoh and his host
going to their de-
struction In the Red
Sea: Shishak march
ing to the Conquest
of Jerusalem: Cam
byses desolating the
! a n d, Herodotus.
Plato and other Greek
students engaged in
pursuit of Egyptian
lore, Alexander the
Great on his victori-
Gus expe edit ! o n
through the land of
Goshen; six and a
half centuries of
Roman sovereignty
and Christian strug-
gle at Alexandria : all
the long line Of Mos
lem rulers since
Caliph Omar; and
now. leaving alto
Eether its native land.
1t stands looking up
on the million dwell
ers in this metropolis.
whose site was un-
known to the Eastern
world at a time when
the Obelisk had been
in existence for two
thousand years.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-06-06

by Dr. William Kuckro, chemist of the
Metropolitan Museum Of Art Many
years previous coating with parafiin
had been tried, but the application had
not entirely accomplished its purpose.
The new painting process, however.
proved success. Disntegration was
halted and the damaged parts restor-
ed. New York breathcd easily agaia.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-06-06
The Real "6usterHy.s

The name for the butterfly did NOT
originate from ''fiutter." but from low
German and Hoilandish. Over In Hot
land there Is a butterfly that lives
whenever possible on butter and milk.
He is ana always has been nuisance
TO the Dutch wives and has always
heen called the "butierhlege." or but
s,rfiy.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-06-06
The Fandango.

The dance bearing this name Is OF
Spanish origin. II Is in three-eighth
time and IS invariably accompanied
with castanets and sometimes also
with a tambourine. Its musical char
acter is the strong accent on the
second beat of each bar Instead Of the
first.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-06-06
Great Athletic PROGRAM.

Through the Y. NJ. G. A. the United
States plans to introduce project for
the development of American athletics
in the allied countries. Americas
greatest athletic leaders are being fit
ted TO direct the movement from the
headquarters to be established In
Paris
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-06-06
DOCTOR CLIFFORD.

euing Col Albertus w. Catlin, COM
manding officer of the Sixth regiment
of marines. The trio carried the colo
mel to safety on a stretcher.
Doctor Clifford went over the top
many times and came near being killed
on several occasions. He is fifty-one
wears old
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-06-06
One Bond of Sympathy

President Ebert declares that
the German people were hypno-
tized by President Wilson. Well.
they have nothing on the Ameri
can voters who were subjected to
a similar influence in 1916.-To
peka State journal.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-06-06

Don't kick about your war bill.
You can't expect to get war like
that at bargain prices.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-06-06
Uncle Eben.

ats wrong" said Uncle Eben, ITO
shoot crap under any circumstances
But somehow winnin' do ease yoh CON
science"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-06-06
Daily Inouuht.

If we encountered a man of rare In
tellect, we should ask him what books
he read.-EmerSon-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-06-06
THE oBELIsk.

Tho ObeIisk was presented t. the City
of New York by the Khedive of Egypt.
The Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 191?-19??, 1919-11-20
DRY DECISION
TO Be DELAYED
NO OPINION AS TO PROHIBI-
TlON'S VALIDITY BEFORE
DECEMBER
ARGUMENTS HEARD TODAY
Those Hoping Far WET" Christmas
Pin Hopes On Ratification
Of Peace Treaty.

Washington, Nov 19.-While ar
guments en- the validity of the war.
time prohibition act will he heard
by The supreme court today, a de-
cisicn is not expected before Dec.
when the court reccnvenes after 4
recess announced to begin next Mon
day.
Meantime machinery for the en-
forcement of the act which has been
set UP by the internal revenue bu-
reau is getting under way and is ex-
pected to be in full operation be-
fore the end Of the week John F.
Kramer of Ohio assumed his duties
today as federal prohibition commits
sioner and announcement of district
and state directors is expected with
in day or two
Should the supreme court ned the
wartime act unconstitutional, niI-
lions of gallons of whiskey and wine
would be placed on the market i'm
in those states which had
not voted out liquor before the OPP
The Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 191?-19??, 1919-11-20
WED OARS.

There ara two kinds Of agricul-
turalists. One kind sows tame oats
IN the country fiel&s and the other
sows wild oats on the Great White
Ways.
Tame oats are sown in the spring,
but wild oats are sown all the year
round. Tame oats are sOwn between
daybreak and sunset, but the most
successful wild oat agriculturalists
start putting in the crop about mid
night and ride home with the milk
man In the morning. Tame oats VIII
not grow without rain, but If there
is anything that isn't necessary in
raising crop of wild oats 1t IL
water-except In minute quantities
as a chaser.
The young man who has a large
quantity of wild oats to put in usu-
ally dresses for the job very care.
fully. He wears all the clothes his
tailor will trust him for. And yet
sowing Wild oats Is infinitely harder
on clothes than the other job. Night
after night, the sower will come
home with his plug hat mashed down
over his ears and one tail Of his
dress coat unaccounted for. This
proves that the wild oats farmer Is
. fool. He should swathe himself In
blue overalIs and wear q two-acre
straw-hat which does not soil easily.
People would send for the insanity
commission II a farmer were discov.
cred putting In tame oats In a plug
hat and Prince Albert. But said
plug hat would last seveA Ears long
er In tame oats field than It us
ually does in the wild oats business.
The bona fde farmer puts in all
his oats in few days, but the hap
py young man with the soft pompa-
dour hair and che pellet of gray
matter under his left ear sows wild
oats with industry for as much as
ten years at time. frequently work
ing tweuty.four hours q day at the
The Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 191?-19??, 1919-11-20

suits, personal injury damages and
red.nosed gloom.
The cost Of sowing wild oats de-
ponds on the sower. 1t usually takes
all he has and the crop can't be
marketed for seven cents. Still the
wild oats sower is very scornfuI Of
the plain and freckled farmer and
laughs loudly at his foolishness In
sticking to the unilluminated style
of agriculture. 1t is quite safe Ia
do anything at which the wild oat:
sower laughs loudly, 81
The Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 191?-19??, 1919-11-20
GRAFTON Of the federal act.

eiaciCn Of the federal act.
These longing for "wet" Christi
mas are now placing all their hopes
on a favorable opinion Of the SUI
preme court. In spite of a somewhat
complicated peace treaty situation
in the senate, many opponents of pro
hibition expect peace to be an ao4
complished fact before the end OF
the present special session of CON
gress this month.
The white house has announced
that Immediately upon the procla-
nation of peace, President Wilson
will declare wartime prohibition at
an end.
The Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 191?-19??, 1919-11-20

job Wild oats were formerly sown
by hand, but machinery is getting
into the field Of course and at pres
ent most Of them are sown by auto
mobile An earnest toiler in fast
automobile with few assistants can
SOW enough wild oats in one evening
to reap about four decades of UNI
availing regrets spotted with divorce
The Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 191?-19??, 1919-11-20
We order repairs for all makes of
Stoves and Ranges.
CAYCE-YoST COMPANY.
Incorporated
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
G a 9 II RIA

James B. Nourse, of Kansas City,
Mo-, is visiting his mother on East
Seventh street.
The Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 191?-19??, 1919-11-20

We have Potato Onion Sets. Plant
them now.
CAYCE-YoST COMPANY.
Incorporated
The Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 191?-19??, 1919-11-20

NASHVILLE, ST. LOUIS & CHATTANOOGA
co-Overative Marketing Service.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-20
CORsIcANA.

Corsicana. Texas. Dec Is. lsIs
The N. A A. c. p. held an INFER
esling meeting Sunday. Dec. IA. At
the G N E church a committee
OF nye was appointed to arrange for
a pom tax campaign
Despite the extreme cold SUNDAY.
sixth Avenue Baptist church heii
good services Monday afternoon fhe
missionary Society held an enthusias-
nc meeting many good thoughts we're
drawn from the lesson. thar can be
applied in the daily life Of esrh-
The County Teachers Institute : n
session this week a number OF teach
ers are in town Mr. Minor Bras
mon OF Calvert, Texas. unele q
MIS- Ben Ray visited her last week
she had not seen him for 70 yesEn
Mrs Clara Hunt daughter of NJ.
and Mrs Ben Ray returned hone
from Texedo. Texas.
Mrs. Carrie Lawson caught = me
MONDAY morning by standing near
The stove Mr.. Rufus Rcubin Is sek
listed this week afr. Nose Carroll
OF Waco. attended the funeral az his
brother. Mr. Orvin Carroll. this week
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JACKSONVILLE.

jacksonville, Texas, Dec. 1S.-Rev.
I. B. Johnson, pastor Sweet Union
Baptist church filled his regular APP
pointment Sunday and preached a
good sermon to a large congregation
Sunday being rally day for the
church, the rally was a financial
success $1,000 was raised.
Mr.. NJ. Ray, the Colored concrete
man, Mr.. Jesse Tennerson of Alto
spent few days visiting his daugh-
ter. Mrs. H. A. Wagner, Mrs. Ellen
Brewer is visiting in Dallas. Prof.
Milas Jones, one of our progressing
young men and student of Texas
College recently passed the exami-
nation and has a position with the
United States mail department at
Texarl1ana. Mrs. F. B. Grady after
a few weeks visit returned home at
Fort Worth, Sunday. Mr.. Ellie Park
spent Saturday in the city.
Mrs. Hattie Price of Marshall, af-
ter weeks stay in the city return
ed home Monday. Mr.. Willie Pierce
from Sherman is visiting in the city.
Rev. T. /. Willis. the new pastor
of Benson Chapel c. M. e. church
will preach his opening sermon to-
morrow. Sunday at II o'clock you
are invited to come and hear him.
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Mrs Edna Jackson the assistant
teacher of the Mt Zion public school
was a pleasant visitor to Mrs. Sarah
Johns last Saturday. The rally Al
the First Baptist, last Sunday was a
recess, total amount raised Was
$4OS.SS- Rev. A W. Pryor. the mas
tor is not leaving a stone unturned
The members Of ST Paul c. NE
church, who attended the annual con-
ference at Texarkana, last week re-
ports a good meeting
Friends of Mr.. nd Mrs John Rich
ardson regrets very much TO know
OF the Illness of their daughter. Miss
Sarah Richardson We hope for
him speedy recovery. Mss Fan
ME Mae Hale was al home last SIM
day 10 see home folks.
Mr.. Levi Stand Moore wzs \
pleasant visitor TO Miss Cynthia
Griffin. Sunday The remains Of
Mr. Walter brakes. who fell dead
in Texarkana, last Monday was
shipped to Atlanta and carried 10
Douglass and entered in the DOM
lassyille cemetery last Thursdsr
evening Read the Express. watch i
grow
Mr. Lee Ander Johns is very sick
al his home IN the corner Of Brown
and Jones street He was stricken
with paralysis last Sunday morning
last heard from he was resting yery
well See Mrs. l. Washington for
your paper.
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P0NTA.

Ponta, Texas, Dec 18.-On last
Tuesday, the wedding bells rang an
nouncing the marriage of Lieutenant
Herman Christian to Miss Ella Nit
chell at the home of the brides at
this place, it being a private affair,
only the most intimate friends of the
contracting parties were present, the
bride is the accomplished daughter
of DR.. and Mrs w. B. Mitchell. The
groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. d. Christian of this place and
is a returned soldier from over sea
service and is progressive young
man.
On the evening of the 4th, the
wedding bells rang also to announce
the marriage of Private r. L. Mas
sic a returned soldier from over
seas, to Miss Lovanah A. Walker of
this place, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. II. Walker. The contracting par
ties both are among our best class
of youngsters, and their many friends
predict, and wish for them a pros
porous and happy future.
On the night of the 9rd inst, Uncle
Sandy Chandler, one of our Oldest
and most respected Colored citizens
of the Summerfield section died after
fingered illness of several weeks
He leaves one son, four daughters
his aged wife, and a host of Grand
children, who survive him besides a
host of other relatives and friends
to mourn his lost The funeral was
conducted on the 5th, at which place
his friends had gathered from far
and near and among Colored and
white to pay this good man the last
respect they had privilege to do.
On last Friday. Bennett Price. Jr.,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Price
was accidently shot in the body
about $50 p. M, with a shot gun
in the hands of his little brother
which resulted in his death about
$3.50 a. m., the following day. The
two boys are about 10. and Is, the
age of the dead boy was 13 years.
The boys had been out hunting and
had returned home when the acct
dent occurred. 1t is hoped that all
boys will take a lesson from this
tragedy.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-20
DENTON.

Denton, Texas, Dec 1S.-The mis-
sionary society of the c. NJ. Z.
church, Mrs. NJ Z. Smith, president
and Miss NJ. NJ. William, secretary
is doing excellent work in their an
nual report to conference in Gaines
vile. the assessment of SIS was re-
ported $93.75 the delegate. The
Teachers Instituted is in session at
the Fred Douglass school, a full re-
port will be made next week.
The list of Thanksgiving guests at
the home Of Mrs. 7. c. Bell should
have included Mrs. A. Z. Walker.
Misses Ruth Fears, Fannie Rob
inson and Thelma Brown of Gaines
vile spent the weekend with Mrs.
Fannie Kinds. The infant Of Mrs.
Lille Howell was buried Monday az
ternoon.
Mr.. Wade Taylor and wife of
Mineral Wells visited relatives here.
Any news items will be appreciate
ed by the agent any omission or cor
rection will be gladly looked after.
The number of papers was short last
week. Your paper viii come reg
ularly. Pay up.
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intendent of the Bryant Orphan Home
Of Bryant, Texas We the citizens of
Marion County are indeed happy to
congratulate Rev. Green and our
most young Christian women and
wish for them happy life, and pros
perity may ever be in their path, for
great lily has. been transplanted
at Rev. Green home, that we hate
to have to give up.
Miss Esther Moore, the daughter
of Willis and Jonah Moore married
at the home of the bride here Sunday
night to Mr.. Colley Edner of Dan
gerfield. Texas, they are here in the
city this morning TO take the NJ. X.
& T.. for their trip.
When you are in the city call al
the American Woodmen Office and
get an Express, the best Negro pa
pers that is printed in the South
land, read the news NOE the head
lines, etc.
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ROCKWALL.

Rockwell, Texas, Dec. 1S.-Mrs.
Jamie Sanders and Mrs. T. w.
Thomas entertained Monday even
ing with a o'clock dinner at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. T. w.
Thomas, honoring Rev. G.. w. Nelson
and wife, also Miss Emma D. Walker,
Principal OF city school. Covers were
laid for II. The parlor and dining
room were decorated with beauti-
full tropical flowers. The menu con-
sisted of baked turkey with Gran
berries and dressing, celery, cream
ed gravy, pimento salad. brown po-
tatoes, fruit salad on lettuce, En-
glish peas. jello served with whipped
cream, nut cake and black coffee.
The following persons were present:
Rev. and Mrs G. w. Nelson, Miss
Emma d. Walker, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Kitrell, Mr.. and Mrs. Matte billiard.
Mrs. Jamie Saunders, Mr.. and Mrs.
7. w. Thomas the guest were favored
with one of Mrs. Thomas favorite
piano selections. Music by Victrola
also which was highly enjoyed by
all present.
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JEFFERSON.

Jefferson, Texas, Dec. 1S-Sunday
was a real cold day and Sunday
school and church was poorly at
tended for there was ice and frost
that remained in the ground all day
and a cold wind that blew from the
north that made all Of the church
goers stay in home and many say
that they did not even put their heads
out of doors, only when they had
to bring in fuel to keep a red hot
fire.
Rev. A. Long is complaining with
a severe cold but is up to day trying
to be on the go.
Rev. F. ID. Mays was returned to
st. Paul NJ. E. church by the con-
ference for the next twelve months
we hope him Merry Christmas and
a happy New Year.
Announcements Marriages.
Miss Eller Louise Thomas, the
daughter of Martha Thomas was mar
ried to Rev. T. H. Green. the Super
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WILLS POINT.

Wills Point, Texas, Dec. 1S.-Mrs
NJ. N. Wright has been sick for a few
days, but is some better. Mr. Joe
Marlborough has been sick but is up
now.
Mr.. Clarence Randall has returned
from West Texas, he reports a busy
time in those parts. Rev. Davis did
not get in time for eleven O'Clock
service, but had night service. Mr..
Edd Shaw is attending school in
Prairie View State Normal. He
writes that he is well pleased. Mrs.
A. NJ. Blair was in Dallas. Saturday
and Sunday with parents. Mr.. l.
Robertson has bought new car. We
shall see that you get the paper
each week.
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post with her teachers in their
places. The Sunday school went
over the top. The lesson was receiv-
ed by Rev. w. S. Grant.
Rev. Grant preached at II o'clock.
A great meeting was carried out
by all denominations. Sunday school
association with Mrs. p. E. Davis
and B. T. Harris.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-20

preached his first sermon Sunday.
Mrs. Pearlie Payner left Sunday for
Marvin, where she is teaching.
Mr.. NJ. S. Dunlap left Sunday for
Nayasota, where he will spend a
few days with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Baker arrived
Sunday from West Texas. where they
spent several weeks.
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ATLANTA.

Atlanta, Texas, Dec. 1s.-Inspite Of
the cold weather Sunday school was
well attended at the First Baptist
church The enthusiasm is still
high over the banner The young
mems class still holds the banner
Rev. ]. J. Deloney Of Texarkana,
was at his post Sunday at Enon
First Baptist church. Deacon w. S.
Hale came in from Jefferson and
spent few days with the madam
and children. He left Sunday for
Jefferson, where he is employed at
the ]. & N. W. shop. Deacon Hale
is a live Sunday school worker and
is very much devoted to the cause.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-20

Rev. and Mrs. VIM. Middlebrooks
were in the city Sunday to attend
service at st. James A. NJ. E. church.
Rev. Middlebrooks is strong
preacher of the A. NJ. e. Zion con-
nection.
vt. james A. NJ. L. Church.
Sunday school opened at 8 a. M,
with Supt. Mrs. P. e. Davis at her