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The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24
whv Americans Lost Contract.

speaking of Chinese rallroaos TO
minds me of the failure OF an Amer
lean manufacturer to obtain a con-
tract for locomotives because his 1u'
ropean competitors made more care,
fuI study of Chinese peculiarltles'
writes Lynn w. Meekins In the sclen-
fife American. zone locomotive was
ordered from each of the competing
companies. In every respect save one
the American product was unmlstak-
ably superior. However, 1t had been
nainted black before shipment from
the works, and on the way across the
Pacific it became more or less rusteo'
"Its appearance, therefore, was rar
less attractive than that OF the EURO
mean locomotives, which were painted
IN accordance with Chinese preference
and had been touched up by the manu-
facturers' agents after arriving IN
China. Don't get your cOlors mixeu
IL YOU want to sell goods to the chi
nese." ---
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24
Rugby, Tenn.

The fall convention of the fifth
Sunday School District of this Co.
was held, Sunday at Brewstertown
with good attendance and much
interest shwon Go. Pres. Burton was
present in the morning. Dist. Pres.
w. O. Peters conducted the session
Mr.. Peters was reflector Pres. and
VIM. Voiles Vice Pres. The efficient
Sec;ry Mrs. F. D. Hull reelected to
the office.
W.T.. Walton broghta new Ford
car into fowl last week from Chat
tanooga and left Monday worning'
in it for Corcuit Coura at Wartburg.
Riley Voiles and son Verdum, who
are conducting the new Hagemer co,
store at Brews ter Town also havo
a new Ford. The rain has made our
non macademized roads almost I'm.
fit for car running.
Mis- Beatrice Berry has return' d
from months visit TT Chattanooga
Nashville, end Redwood,
Miss Peggy Hill is of Chattanooga
is visiting M. and Mrs. G. H. Duu
dug at Oak Lodge.
Mrs. E. B. Coax ley and Mrs. g
H.Dunning, gave an old fashioned
hitting party at Oak Lodge last
Friday, for Mrs. Alice iHoppsr
Some ewvlve laeles assisted at tee
Quilting and enjoyed a fine dinner
served dy the hostesses.
Some twelve ladies assisted at tn e
uniting and a fine dinner serv' d
by the hostesses.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24
THE ISLAND OF zap.

The little island of zap, in the Pa
cific, has doomed up as an interna-
tional question, when the president
brought out the fact that it was a
cable center and that our naval au-
thorities are anxious to secure it.
Yap is the center of cable system
owned by Germans and would be an
integral part of an American cable
system, from strategical STANDPOINT
At present the island is held by the
Japanese, who took it from the Ger
mans during the war.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24
THE BOLSHEvISTS.

News dispatches tell OF addltlonal
Bolsheviki disasters. The news is
even more emphatic. Admiral Kol-
chak and Gen. Denikin are in regular
communication, working together to
accomplish the downfall of the Reds
This is encouraging, if true, but the
news of Russian victories over Trot-
XIV and Lenine have come across SO
often that the pubic a bit wary. If
If is a fact that the two leaders OF the
anil Rolsheyist movement are working
tooether it is important, unless they
iater decide to fight against each
other.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24
best girl Sunday iast.

john Slofa Arlo Ryon and Estei
Nash, Motored to BurrviIle Friday
night, 10 II c Judy bteakirg.
w. Il NASH wa c, ing on hi
Jcst Iii SSur .ay niht
A crowd of people surprised Mrs
L. r. Scott on her dirlhdny, the q
tn. She received several birthday
prl sents. Cake and lemonade Wer'
served, and every one enjoyed them
selves.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24

Russia, as the steel strikers have al
ready found out. The sane laborers
in this country are just as much
American as anybody else, and they
will have nothing to do with such tor-
eign foolery. The people of the United
States can count on all classes of this
country to remain true to the ideals OF
this government, however much some
individuals may cry against them.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24
COMMUNIST PARTY IN AMERICA.

So far as we know there has been
no rapid growth of the Communist
Labor Party of America" organized
about a month ago. This party has
adopted the emblem of the soviet
marty of Russia, a scythe and hammer
surrounded by wreath OF wheat; a
suggestion that the torch be aaaeu
was voted down in the meeting, whlch
by the way, enthusiastically eheereo
every mention of Bolshevlsm.
The labor element of the Unlteo
States does not need leadership from
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24

The friends and reE,tives Of Mr..
w. E. Morris will be glad to hear
of deserved promtion. lie been re-
cen ;ly made Vice President OF the
Farmers and Merchants Bank OF
Stockton, California,
Will is a product of Morgan
County, and we are glad to hear OF
success.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24
NOTICE.

There will be regular annual
m Getting Of the Stock holders of the
Morgan County Fair Association
Oct. 28th, / p. IN. 1919.
All stock holders is requested to
be present.
This Oct. 7. 1919.
A. G. LAVENDER, Seey.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24
Cannot Praise t1Eo
Remedy too Highly
TNE WAY ONE LADY FEELS AFTER
ellFFERIlaN TWO YEARS

Indoinp from her letter, the mis-
cry and wretchedness endured oy
Mrs. Charlie Taylor, r. F. d. No. l,
Box 144, Dillon, S. c., must have
been terrible. No one, after read
ing her letter, can continue TO
doubt the great healing power
of PE-RU-NA for troubles due
To catarrh or catarrhal conditions
in any part of the body. Her
letter is an inspiration to every
sick and suffering man or WoN2a2,
anywhere. Here it is: II suitore1 l
two years with catarrh Of the ,hc-, :,
stomach and bowels. Tried t." -
the best doctors, who gave me- 80.
I then took PE-RU-NA and ~
,truthfully say I am we'll. Wac :
began to use PE-RU-NA, weia, |
one hundred pounds. My W. !:
now is one hundred and fifty. !!
cannot praise PE-RU-NA >
highly, for it was Godsend tc p ;.
/ got relief from the first l. t
bottle and twelve bottles cured =.
/ advise all sufferers to t,%3
PE-RU-NA."
AS an emergency remedy IN :,
home, there is nothing quite ?
equal of this reliable, time-tr !
medicine, PE-RU-NA. Thousaii,'i;
place their sole dependence on :
for coughs, colds, stomach and
bowel trouble, constipation, rhc''
matism, pains in the back, side ar;
loins and to prevent the grip a" !!
Spanish Flu. To keep the blood
pure and maintain bodily strength
and robustness, take PE-RU-NA.
You can buy PE-RU-NA any,
where in either tablet or liquid
form. --a--
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24

FOR SALE-Ford Touring Car
new tires, Electric lights, Shock
absorbers, spedometer and extras
A No / condition.
B. B. Jacks, Burrville, Tenn,
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24

Bob Wiley IS on the sick list this
week.
Mr. Tihin OFT and family visited
their daughter, Mrs. Ross Williams
at Burrville, Sunday.
Mr.. C. D. Wiley is in Nashville tins
week on business.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24

In another part Of the Press will
be found the announcement OF the
candidacy for nomination for the
office of Trustee before the Repnb,
lican Primary, December goth OF
George H. Buxton.
Mr.. Buxt on was born and reared
In Morgan County and is held In
high respect and esteem by the cit
liens of his home community lie
has been for number of years a
rural mail carrier out of Lanclng
which shows that he is we'll quail
fled to hold the office of Trustee.
Mr.. Buxton is worthy of the Of
flee he seeks.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24

The Redublican Executive
Committee met on Tuesday, the
21st and called a primary 70 Dec
ernber 10th 1919. A fullet report
will appear later.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24

Miss Ruth Ftrgusn OF Stockton,
California was visiting frields in
Oakdole and Wartbug this week.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24
At Auction

L ~ 4 n AA~& AOAA
50 Head of Nice Kentucky
Meule Colts, THURSDAY,
OCTOBER Goth, 1919 at Wart-
butg, Tenn. at 1000 A. M.
prompt.
WILL SELL to the HIGH.
EST BIDDER SO HEAD of
NICE KENTUCKY Mule
Colts, Ages run from three and
one half to six months.
BENEDICT BROTHERS
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24

Mrs. Kittie Short Of Oakdale was
visiting relatives i'll town this week.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24

Mr.Chs. Hayworth of HelieIwood
was caller in town Friday.
The Christian Fndeavor Services
were well attended Sunday evening.
Charles King and Mr.. Gates of
Knoxvillejwere the guests OF Misais
Wilma Schubert and Florence Kries
Sunday.
Miss Velma Wiley who is teaching
at Oakdale, spent the week end at
home.
Mrs. Jake Vespie who has been
visiting relatives in Knoxville e
turned home the latter part of the
week.
Mrs. W. 2. Strickland enter tainep
the embroinery club Thursday eve
ming.
Messrs Carl and Otto and Miss
Wilma Schubert, an Misses Bertha
j. Smiley, Lena aud Ipa Zumstein
motored to Petros Sundry afternoon
Mr.. Dan Bonifacius, who has been
chief man on the Press, left for
Akron, O., where he has accepted a
position with one of the large rubber
factories of that city. Dan is good
worker and the Press certainly misses
him. The Press extends its best wishes
to him wherever he may go.
We trust our friends will be gener-
GUS towards US. Our chief compost
tor has left us and we had to get the
Press out ourselves, and we made
mess of it. We have now made ar
rangements to have the work done at
lockwood. and we promise our SUBJ
scribers better paper from now on
Sidney Strunks, of Oakdale, was at
tending the memorial meeting IN
Wartburg, Monday.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24
OUR SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL
DEPARTMENT

The Press will for items for this ehe
10 ~ teonbona mail or in person Telephone No a.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-24
Notice

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Observation-Disclosures
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-09-06
Co-Opcration II Urged.

Because we believe In Oregon.
because We are 20 sure that oregon
can become big manufacturing
state. and because we know that its
manufacturing includes
manufacturing industries will benefit
all Of u.s." says the broadside. "tho
Associated Industries OF oregon ask
gon's industries.
Naturally. the way ot get more
business II To treat right the business
we already have. Likewise the way
TO yea more industries and moye In
dustry In oregon In TO treat Oreeon's
present industries as friends. This
: we can do by discriminating. when
buying anything. In favor OF products
of Oregon labor. Discriminate. show
your favor aud encouragement to Ore
gon- made goods. lust as you show
favor TO neighbor or your friend. For
I, Oregon industries are the friends OF
all Oregonians."
The advertisements which have
been prepared by the committee viii
appear In newspapers published In
every section OF Oregon and will be
read virtually by every man and
woman. girl and boy In the state.
The advertisements are all attractive
and have strong advertising punch. "
I All bear the Oregon quality" trade
mark In n conspicuous place.
Among the titles To the advertise
ments are the following: when
Oregon Goes TO Market" Some
/ Facts Worth Knowing" Oregon Has
Great Natural Resources. Were
/, Proud of You. Oregon" I'VE Now
Excel Where We Used to Initiate. -
! Oregonian.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-09-06
PUBLIC INVITED TO
TEACHERS RECEPTION

Arrangements have been completed
for the teachers reception next Tues
day night. Short addresses by pro-
minont citizens and number by the
ladies quartette comprise the pro-
gram. Light refreshments will be
served
An erroneous impression seems TO
have arisen that the reception IN to
be an invitational AFFAIR. The enter
tainment committee OF the CONNER
cial club wishes II understood that the
public II invited. especially patrons
OF the local schools. and parents of
pupils. In anticipation OF large
aitandance. the committee will not
be able to care for the younger chill
dren. although high school students
will be welcomed.
IL plans made by the committee are
successful, every teacher In the high
and grade Schools will he present.
Patrons can show them their work
with the younger generation IL APP
preeiated by making their acquain-
tance nj this gathering.
Come out and meet tho people 10
whom YOU have entrusted the educa-
tion OF your children. You will like
them. and they will like you.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-09-06
Oregon-Made Goods Will
Be Advertised by Association

Portland manufacturer and job
bcru. through the Associated Indus
triee OF Oregon. are this week launch
Ing an advertising campaign of
magnitude. through which II is hoped
To reach retailers and consumers and
To bring home To them the advantages
of purchasing oregon-made goods
from orcEo firma.
A main feature OF the campaign
viii be- tho circulation OF advertising
'broadaides." showing IN exact fac
smile n series OF advertisements \
which are to be.published In 80 news
papers OF the state. These broad
sides" will first be sent to the manu-
facturers and jobbcrs for their crit
icism. following which they will be
mailed 10 the retailers for a similar
purpose. After manufacturers. job
bers and retailers have inspected the
proposed advertisements thus por-
trayed. tho campaign will begin I'm
earnest.
The "broadsides'.a are being mailed
TO jobbers and manufacturers this
week. and September f5 will be sent
To 5000 retailers. Tho newspaper
advertising campaign opens at once.
but will not reach its full swing until
after the middle OF tho month.
The entire publicity campaign In
being managed by the Associated In-
dustries OF Oregon. and tho advortise-
ments have been drawn up by a spec
iaI advertising committee composed
OF manufacturers and jobbers.
The keynote OF the advertising
campaign will be- cooperation OF all
oooooonnnni
industries In Oregon for the building
up Of "a greater manufacturing state.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-09-06
Burns Schools Start
After Long Vacation

The schools OF this city resumed
sessions for the year this week after q
long period OF inactioD. Practically
no schools were open In Burns during
last winter because OF the prevalence
Of influenza. This long period of
inaction has had bad effect upon
affairs as Il is hard TO adjust matters
aud get back In smooth running or
der.
Neither the public school or high
school have as many enrolled the first
week as year ago and this n accOun-
ted for because OF conditions men
toned In the above paragraph. IL
As expected that more pupils Will enter
during the next few days, though.
thus bringing up the enrolment TO
practically what II formerly was.
MIR. sutton OF the public school
gives the enrolment of pupils AZ
follows: First grade 40; second grade
81; third, 30; fourth, 2S; fifth, Is;
sixth. rs; seventh. 20; eighth. 26. lie
has not yet gotten the program To
moving In his usual manner but says
he will have his teachers properly
placed and everything ready for busi-
hess next week, he hopes.
High school starts with over %
students and with an entirely new
corps OF teachers. The faculty IL
not yet complete as one instructor III
vet lacking. Four of the teachers
have been In the school since open
ing and a fifth arrived last evening.
The teachers not heretofore mention
cd are Miss Margaret Whcaldon, who
takes charge of the commercial de-
partment and Miss Hazel Frease, the
latter arriving just yesterday, VINO
teaches domestic science nd art.
IL Is learned that the commercial
course is very popular and that one
instructor will not be able TO handle
the classes and Miss Helen Purington
Is to go In as an assistant In that de-
partment.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-09-06
ADVISABILITY Of
PAID SECRETARY
FOR CLUB DOUBTED
Must Handle Strictly Local
Problems.
WATER SYSTEM WANTED AT CEMETERY
Weekly Meeting Of Commercial Body
Finds lille Work Done BY Majority
Of Committees.

A committee TO meer with the city
council on the proposition OF Install
lng a well and pumping plant at the
cemetery was appointed at the com
mercial club meeting last night.
WAYS and means OF raising funds
for such q purpose were discussed.
and the use OF the town clock fund
was suggested. The custodian OF the
fund Is agreeable to che idea. II the
people wish the money used In that
way.
A member OF the council present
furnished the information that the
city had recently purchased IL acres
adjoining the present site. and had
had the same surveyed.
A letter from George Quayle. sec
retary OF the state chamber OF com
merce was read by r. II. Conser. In
which Mr.. Quayle highly econ
mended a Mr.. NJ. O. Evans 70 rthc
position OF secretary OF the local
body. Later information received
this morning was to the effect that
" Evans had received two other
offers much more attractive than that
made by Burns. and would be unable
10 accept here This IL n keen dis
appointment 90 the present secretary.
as be- II anxious 10 he relieved.
Some comment on the adyisability
of securing paid secretary from
I the outside right az this time has
been heard. A dissenting opinion In
10 the effect that all OF Burns present
problems are purely local. and that
Il would take "a stranger consider
avle time TO acquaint himself with
local people and conditions. We're our
problems those OF colonization. the
argument was advanced. an outside
man with some advertising ability
would do very well-as II IN. our com
mercial club would hardly ask anyone
10 come In aud settle on our dry land
when the body knows very we'll n
living could not be made. The argu-
ment Vas further advanced that II the
club secures a man who In really cap
able OF filling the position. he would
not be- OF the sort whom the club
could expect otake care OF the club
rooms. as was recently suggested.
Another argument against the I'm
mediate services OF an outside man.
vas the expense 10 which the club
would be put, n he were really to
Continued OF page fsur.)
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-09-06
ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR
CARNIVAL DANCE

Sandy Leonard and II. A. Fessler
who have been giving the recent
dances In Tonawama, promise n real
treat for trlppers OF the light fan
tastic. The dance is scheduled for the
notice is given this early 80 patrons
may make preparations.
The event In TO be IN the nature OF
a carnival. and TO add TO the gaiety
OF the evening toy balloons and con-
fotti Will be available. SO much dis
like has bcen expressed for the ordin-
airy chopped confetti. that the mana
cement has decided 10 supply the
serpentine variety.
The Mothers Club will supply re-
freshmonts for the inner man land
woman). adequate preparations for
which are being made.
An augmented orchestra will rem
der the latest Jazz music.
To assist in carrying out the car
nival idea. patrons are requested to
appear In Costume. unmasked. While
II In not desired TO limit individual
ingenuity In the matter OF costum-
Ing. Il is suggested that the fashions
OF long ago be taken as a key note.
Attractive decorations will trans
form the hall into fairyland for the
evening. all embodying the carnival
spirit. and designed primarily to dis
play something entirely different
from the usual run OF such affairs.
Further details will be published
later. as plans for the success OF the
avaninq ara WOrkel mt
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-09-06
County Court Takes
Recess During Meeting

The September term of county
court has been continued until the
Judge aud commissioner return from
Portland where they have gone 20
attend the annual convention OF
judges and commissioners.
Judge Leyens and Commissioner
Aekinn0n convened court on Wednes-
Gay and transacted some OF the bust
ness before them but found II impos-
slble TO dispose OF the business before
them In time TO reach the convention
therefore, took a recess until they re-
turn.
One important matter coming be-
lore them al this term IL the irriga-
uon districts. The supreme court has
passed upon some matters In connec-
uon with the districts and this Will
come before the court. Owing TO It's
importauce and the wide interest TAX
en- In the case II will require consid-
erable time. no doubt. 10 adjust aud
pass upon the subject. Just what
result viii Doc reached or In what
shape The matter will finally be left
Hsn0t known. However. II IN hoped
some definite action may be found
70 expedite matters and bring about
'o'ne plan that will permit action.
among other things disposed of be-
,oie the departure OF the officers the
'oilowing were given consideration:
hoad petltioned for by August MIL
yer and Y. Cawlfield was ordered
viewed The same action was taken
win WIN roads petitioned for by Sam
y 1haorell aud Archie McGowan; w,
'anderVeer. II. II. Bathrick road
ofdered opened; L. s. Weittenhiller
.oaa petition denied; II. ID. Pugsley
.oau continued because OF lack of
bond. 1850
Jap hckinnOn was made member
n, the board OF road viewers.
e. V, Dodge was appointed county
j. A. Gould employed as janitor OF
ne court house and the high school
sa'u from November / and Marchl5
:" salary OF $50 per month.
a settlement was made with II. j.
a.I'ohald on the contract for fenc-
.s the highway and he was released
'.u 'he contract and bond.
new truck had recently been pur-
l"ascu by The county and Roy MOul-
pan sn was employed to bring II In from
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-09-06
Where to Find News
First Page

First Page
Advisability OF paid secretary doubt
Public invited To teachers reception
Carnival dance announced.
County court recess.
Burns schools start.
Oregon made goods to be advertised
Second Page
Home productss advertisement.
Third Page
God save China from friends"
The Green Ribbon.
Reciprocal.
Why hurry soY
Fourth Page.
Fred Otley seeks information.
Burns Commercial Club, by secretary,
Is II proflteeringY
Local and personal.
Editorial comment.
Fifth Page
Picture show news.
Local and Personal.
Miscellaneous.
Sixth Page
Wilson answers esaten queries.
For the devil OF It,"
seventh Page
Legal notices.
Eighth Page
Local Happenings.
Thornburg- -McFadden wedding.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-09-06
O. L. James Arrives
from California

O. l.. James. and his son Harry
James. arrived in the city this week
They drove through from the imper-
ial Valley OF California.
"The Imperial Valley looked exact
ly like this country before we got
irrigation down there" said Mr:
James. shortly after his arrival. wv
had the same arid lands; and even
the chuck holes In the ROADS were
alike" 49,.
Mr.. James was formerly stock
man of the Imperial Valley, but has
sold some of his land and leased
the remainder. He says he has been
IN harness for several years and now
wants to lay it aside and play a litVe,
Mr.. James has joined his wiie at
the home of their daughter,
A. Krumholz. :,
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-09-06

The Times-Hersld In an old
established friend Of the people
of Harvey County where II has
been n weekly visitor for thirty
years. IT'S Job department Is
equipped TO serve your needs.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-09-06

The Times.Hcraid goes re-
rularly to more homes In Har-
nov county than any other
rewspapcr. II You wish 70
rsach the people use these col
,mus for your advertisement.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-09-06
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

Fred Smyth and some companions
are over from Diamond today.
Friepds In this city received the
announcement this morning O fthe ar
rival OF a baby girl to Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Liening at the Seattle Gen
eral hospital Friday, August 20.