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Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
CHINESE BECOME
SOCIAL PIONEERS
Men and Women Form Good Eel.
IoWship Club Together Under
Y. W. c. A. Leadership.

The Good Fellowship Club has made
is appearance in society in Hangchow,
hlna.
1t began with the desire OF pro-
;rcssive young Chinese doctor to give
lis compatriots, especially the Chris
ians, some healthful form OF social in
ercourse.
Channels for Il good, clean, social
life among Chinese people are very
United Until recently becoming a
'hristian often meant cutting oneself
III from ones friends and relatives.
Ilso from feast days and festivals
rs for joint meetings of men and woin-
an-well. such a thing was never heard
II In decent society.
The young doctors plan of having
club where men and their wives
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31

might come together TO enjoy good
time with each other was discouraged
and shifted ut. However, few people
agreed to be pioneers in the cause of
social intercourse, and y. W. G. a. sec
retaries agreed to help make the club
a success.
At first the meetings of the club
We're laughed at by outsiders and the
whole affair considered a joke. How
ever, the members kept on meeting.
first at one house and then at another.
Soon the men got over the feeling OF
strangeness at starting out with their
wives on Tuesday evening for a
friends home. The women began to
enjoy the outing and TO take part In
the discussions-an intelligent part,
tOo--much to the surprise of their hus-
bands.
The membership grew. The clubs
fame began to spread. At first the dis
cussiOns of the club were conducted in
English. Soon IL became n"ccS"H"v
for them to he carried on IN Cd.nrSe
- that more of the women could I'M
Gcrsiand and take part Many of the
sc0ffers began to apply for admission.
The members began iniulglng In much
friendly chatting and occasionally for
got their dignity to play Jokes on one
another. Finally It became so large
that It had To be divided into two see
tlOns. which met separately three
Tuesday evenings In the month and on
the fourth Tuesday met together for a
joint session, with a special program.
Students just returned from Ameri-
can and German colleges, an old Bud
| dhist scholar who Is particularly utter
ested in the discussion on buddhism
and Christianity, merchants, railroad
and government officials compose the
| mems side of the room. The women
| are still hit shy about talking In
front of so many people. hut many of
them show signs of great executive
ability and power of leadership. They
are all well poised. clear thinking indi-
viduals, who will have great iniiu-
ence on China's future. They discuss
among themselves group meetings In
| their various churches, the lack of
amusements for Chinese women, social
service work. subscription lists for the
orphanage. cake making, types of
stoves, baby diets. the latest engage
ment and other topics such as one
| would hear discussed by a group OF
women gathered together any place In
America.
The social part of the evening is CIV
en- over TO games, which at first
astound the sober Chinese gentlemen,
but which they take up with great zest
after the first Cyening. And their
wives enjoy It Just as greatly -
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
Graded School Notes.

The school contributed $l4 80
to the Roosevelt Memorial Fund.
Several of the high School
boys are FASTING the Red Cross
Xmas Drive posters.
On Nov. q the Girls Declam-
atery Contest will be held at
School Building. On the same
night a similar contest will be
held at Brodhead. The three
best will be picked from each
school and on Dec. 5 these six
girls will meet in joint contest.
The place has not been determin-
ed as yet.
The Mt. Vernon High School
baeket ball team played Columbia
High School fast and spirited
game Of basket ball at Columbia
last Saturday night. Score was
IS to IS in favor of Columbia.
The local basket ball team played
the Columbia Atheletic associa,
ton on Friday night. Score was
3 TO l3 in favor Of Columbia
Both of the Mt. Vernon teams
PLAYED for their first time ON an
indoor court. We are expecting
at least To break even with Co.
umbia when we play them on our
own grounds. Our boys were
more than pleased with the re
ception we received at Columbia
We always likt to play teams like
Columbia who are clear and sport
manlike.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
THE ROCKCASTLE AGRICUL-
TURAL ASSOCIATION

would yay $500 per year and the
travelling eXpences OF a County
Agent and claim no part OF his
time, who would spend one hall
of his time in Rockcastlr county,
if our Fiscal Court would make
an appropriation of $500 per wear
toward the support of said agent.
A committee Of such represen
tative business men and tax pay
ers as U. G. Baker, w. J. Sparks,
| L. w. Bethurum, w. H. Fish,
! T. J. Niceley, e. 5. Albright, Il
A. Sparks, G. D Sutton. c. c.
Davis, H. T. Young, Kennel
Smith, of Hiatt, r. Dodd, of OF
tawa, who represented as many
as twenty-five farmers of his
section, and Others who were
present but did not speak, went
Iss.1A -Rsstssuz - ssl,assisa ~
cal Court and requested this body
to make the appropriation. One
of the Magistrates made a mo-
ton that the appropriation be
made, but it was lost for want Of
a second.
Many farmers feel that they
have not been treated with the
consideration that they have
every right to expect. They. as
tax payers, feel that a small ap-
preparation that chould be invest
ed in the services of a County
Agent who would be worth thou
sands of dollars to them, should
in Justice be made. They do not
expect to prosper without the
whole county being benefited by
their prosperity.
The RockCastle Agricultural
Association has been organized
in behalf of the farmers of this
county and in behalf of the best
interests of the whole county.
The organization will be a per-
manent one, and its first object
will be to guarantee to the farm
ers of the county that we shall
find way for Rockcastle to have
County Agent. We appreciate
the unselfish interest of Berea
College. A spirit of helpfulness
has always characterized this
splendid institution. We fell
that the Fiscal Court will recon-
slider and prompted by justice,
cooperation and opportunity to
serve will make tins appropria
ton. Should they not, we shall
still have the County Agent.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31

out a County Agent. Berea Col.
lege has very generously permit.
ted the Agent, who was largely
supported by them to spend a
considerable part of his time In
Rockcastle, without any cost to
us. The farmers asked for a
greater part of this mans time,
and the Fiscal Court was asked
to maze an appropriation for this
purpose. An appropriation of
S4oo was made for this purpose,
but was later Withdrawn.
A big percent of the farmers,
aud the live men in other bust.
ness. appreciate. the splendid,
constructive work that has been
done in this county by the untir-
ing efforts of Il. F. Spence. The
finest tribute to the work of Mr.
Spence was the agricultural ex
bibit at the School Fair held In
Mt. Vernon, on October 2Sth.
This was the best exhibit of it's
kind ever shown in this comfy.
People who brought it came from
those parts of the county where
he has work ed most. They were
very frank in saying that the
work of Mr.. Spence had been
worth thousand CT dollars to The
county. In these same parts of
the county, the live stock has
improved in quality and the real
estate has increased in value
more than in any other part of
the county.
Berea College sent Prof. Clark
before our Fiscal court with the
proposition that their institute
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
INDIGESTION, BILIuUSNESS
CONSTIPATION

Chamberlain's Tablets have re.
stored to health and happiness
hundreds who WERE afflicted with
Indigestion, biliousness and con-
stlpation. If you are troubled in
this way give them a trial. You
are certain to be pleased for they
will benefit you.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
BUSINESS EGOTIST

1--WE need brains in this bust.
ness. sir" II know you do.
The business shows it. - alti.
more American.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31

H H. and Sam Mcclure, who
haze both been very sick for
several W, eks, remain very low
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31

For frest groceries. candies,
fruits and me ats go to j. B. Nc
KENxrE's, near the depot. If.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31

The object of this new organi.
cation is to help the farmers of
Rockcastle county to have better
living conditions, to feel pride
and 6nd profit in their business.
Our county Is made up very
largely of farmers. When these
farmers are happy and prosper.
Gus the whole county is helped
in every way The farmer feels,
and has a right to feel, that he
has not had the consideration he
should have had. He is not a
competitor of any other business.
He is copartner OF every other
legitimate business.
Rockcastle is one of the very
few counties in Kentucky which
has not provided it's farmers
with County Agent. However,
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
RED CROSS GIVES
FULL ACCOUNTING
War Ctr7Ci. Tells HCw millions
Contributed BY Public We're
Used For Relief.
BIG TASK IS DESCRIBED
In Twenty Months sis1 100000 Was
Spent Overseas and $4,000. ooot
in the United states
BIG TASK IS DESCRIBED

Washington. Especial. )--Thro"gh a
complete report OF the UOrL Of the
American Red Cross in the war by
Chairman Henry i. Dawson. on be
half of he war council, the organiza-
ton on the eve OF its annual enroll
ment of members during the Third
Red Cross Roll Call, November 2 to
IL, has rendered an accounting Of the
many millions given 1t by the Ameri-
can people to help our lighting men
and our allies. The statement is, In
part, as follows:
.The war council Of the American
Red Cross is now prepared to make a
complete accounting TO the American
people vi money contributed and ex-
pended, as well as the work done by
the American Red Cross during the
period in which the war council was
In control of Its affairs. The war
council was appointed May 10. 1919,
and went out of existence February
90, 1919.
at was the practice OF the war
council to give complete publicity to
Its policies and finances, but II Is only
now that picture of the war period
as a whole can be presented. 1t Is
the feeling OF the war council that a
report In this summarized form should
be made directly to the public which
provided the money and gave the eff
fort which made the American Red
Cross a success.
"a statement of the American Red
Cross effort and finances since the
6tiilsss z, y lslsse.. <6nEsa1s
wv BE ml0s 10 Tine aS,iT thrVAsii
the executive committee, and It is i'm
portant, therefore, that the fact tina
this report covers the period only until
March l, should be carefully noted
Following are certain round figures
covering American Red Cross partici
patton In the war, AS revealed by the
war councils report:
Some Outstanding Figures.
Contributions received
(material and money!. SI00,000,0OU
Red Cross members:
Adults, 20,000OOO:
Children, 100000 -. 31,OOO,OJU
Red Cross workers. ..... S,lUO,UUU
Relief articles produced
by volunteer workers.. 81 ,5T1 900
Families of soldiers aided
by Home Service in US. 10000
Refreshments served by
cantesn workers In US. 40OO0,0OU
Nurses enrolled FOR serv-
Ice with army, navy or
Red Cross ......... %, ST..
Kinds OF comfort articles
distributed 10 soldiers
and sailors in U. S.. 2,10O
Knitted articles given to
soldiers and sailors In
Tons Of relief supplies
shipped overseas So. 100000
Foreign countries In
which Red Cross oper-
Patient days In Red Cross
hospital in France. 49,. 1.l55.OOo
French hospitals given
material aid .......... $3.50
Splints supplied for Amer
lean soldiers ......... 294.0 900
Gallons of nitrous oxide
French hospitals 800. 4.s4OOoO
Men served 10y Red Cross
canteens in France. -. I5,s76OOO
Refugees aided In France 1.726000
American convalescent
Cross movies in France $4,000
Soldiers carried by Red
Cross ambulances In
CSlIdren cared for by
Ned Cross in Italy. 49,. 155,OoO
OF the s4OOOOO.OOo in money and
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31

OF the S4O0,OOOOO0 In money and
supplies, contributed to the American
Red Cross during the twenty months
the war council was In existence
500. 100000 was allotted to national
headquarters, while $137, 100000 went
to the chapters to finance their ac
tivities. Expenditures In the twenty
months totalled $273.OO0,000, divided
as follows: BY national headquarters
In France. s57 100000 elsewhere over
seos, S84. 900, 900: IN the United States
sIS,000,O0O; by chapters In the United
States, s43.OO0,OOO; cost OF chapter
produced articles distributed In
France. $25,O00,OOO, elsewhere over
seas, SS,OO0,OO0; In the United States
$2S,000,00O, making total expenditures
In France, $50, 1000, 900, elsewhere over
seas. s72,0O0, 900; In the United States,
$ll0 100000.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
Democrats of Kentucky!

Ballot Nov. T. Your Party Has AP
Platform Louisville Be
Sure Get and VOTE 1T.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31

As far back rs the first winter of
the war. the Red Cross sent to Serbia
a sanitary commission that effective
~ checked the scourge of typhus. but
after the United States entered the
conflict, the Rcd Cross was able, IN
August, 1917. to send full commits.
sion that carried on extensive relief
operations among the suffering ref.
ugees of the tortured nation. Hospi-
tails were established, the refugees fed,
clothed and given medical attention.
the army supplied with much needed
dental treatment, farm machinery, and
seeds provided to help the Serbs re-
deem their land to productivity, and,
not least. measures undertaken for the
succor of the children. The terrible
condition into which these helpless vic.
tins of the war had fallen Is well
portrayed by this photograph OF u
little Serbian girl wearing the rags
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31

tliut were all she
Red Cross came.
Smyrna times., 1919-05-28
For Sale

1914 H. P. Gasoline or Kerosene
Engine for sale. Guaranteed per-
feet. Suitable for grinding feed or
saving wood. A bargain. EARL
w. GRANT, Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1919-05-28

II your car is not running right,
jack it up. That means take it to
DOughten's Garage, the expert auto
repairers, and let them make it run
right. We have the equipment, the
mechanical facilities, the training and
the "knOw-hOw" to take care of any
thing on a chassis, from a Ford to a
five-tOn truck.
Smyrna times., 1919-05-28
Chautauqua'S Value TODAY

During the President Wilson looked upon and +a 49,
ChautauQua an integral National Defans' T
peed personally to the people support it as puhic ut
period of reconstruction platform is onornr ttc ,
sensible and lasting solution industrial and sociol m
sttat is sane, calm and
for solution Under the Chauauqua the peone are
together for the purpose of ~
started hone and
TO the the field, factory YES out in ha ort W.
are putting oil in toll laughter in work " We
Chauauqua has than any other forc 70 h
imaginary Chinese Wall all and n
the from he country w OD9
Ex-Governor Eberhart,
rather have had the honor father of b o
auqua movement than other started in America
Ihe Chautauqua is to make NOT on1v doo
cy workable reality helping 70 carry M
of education entertainment relaxation pure
and purpOsefuI fun all world
he Chautauqua taught the youth men and m
than dollars are more than
things that ideals
are more powerful than armies that when
spirit is right and NOBLE follow as effect follows
|
"he Chautauqua has helped to new vision
has helped recruit the millions who nut that
vision purpose" ~
FRED HIGH
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-26

ALL KINDS second hand tools. dia. moDds, watches, Jewelry, clothing. gold, silver and platinum The Bridgeport Loan Co. 325 Stratford Av.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-26
MISCELLANEOUS
Continued from Preceding Page.

LADIES GUARANTEED PLACER
 OFFER - Ladies, boys, girls our guaranteed placers pay S6 dozen.
 Trial dozen forwarded any address S15. Independent employment Sts- Vensons Institute, Bridgeport, Conn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-26
HUNS LONDON BUSINESS.

London, April 26.-London busi- ness men and British manufacturers whose plants are located outside of London are alarmed lest the German should again obtain @ profitable fCothoId in the country, and wide publicity is being given all informa- ton which tends to show that Ger many again expects to do business here. The latest is the publication of labels which Germans have pre- pared for the expected trade and which have been sent to London by soldiers with the Army of Occupation at COblenZ.
 Superior scissors made of the best double refined caststeeL Made in Germany reads one label, and fin est houow-gr ground razors, set ready for use, warranted; made in Ger many is another. Still others carry the guarantee of the German manu- featuring firm, and all of them bear the place of origin.
 According to an announcement by the Board of Trade. the regulations against the importation of German goods in Great Britain are still in force, and there is no danger of a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-26
MEMORIAL DAY IN THE SOUTH

This Is Memorial Day in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi, and the people of those states will pay homage not alone to the men who fought and died for the South s cause but also for those who fought for freedom and for their country on the battlefields of France Other States in Dixie will honor their sol dier dead in May and June. North Carolina and South Carolina observe Memorial Day on May 10, while Tennessee celebrates the second Fri day in May. Louisiana combines Memorial Day with the observance of the birthday of Jefferson Davis, the third of June, which is also Q legal holiday in Florida, Georgia, Al abama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas and South Carolina, and school holiday in Virginia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-26
HUN PLEASURE TAX.

Serlin. April 26-German pleasure seekers will be called upon to pay 6 considerable part of the cost of the war through a special amusement tax which will form an important part of the governments new financial policy, Tho tax will apply to ad- missions to theatres, concerts, the movies and dances. Starting at 10 per cent on the cheaper ticket 1t rises to 30 per cent. on the price of better seats.
 The passion for amusement after long years of war is so great that the tax is not expected to discourage at tendance at theatres.
 Gambling Is in great favor in Ger many just now. and the playing card tax which in ordinary times would be considered prohibitive Is expected to have practically no effect on sales of cards.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-26

NEW FARMER in Milford wishes to sell milk. from 50 to 50 quarts. Call Wayrich, wheelers Farms, Or Tel. 41-2. U21d&p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-26

ALONG COMES OUR HERo,- HANDSOME AID CURLY HAHeED, WHO USUALLY POTS TIE BUo ON YEN OR TWELVE OF THE RoooH NEcKS, REScUES TbE ORPHAN AND SEES HER
 HoAE, WHERE SHE IS AGAIN CAPTURED BY - %Lpa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-26
WANTED

Middle-aged man of good habits who is willing to live at Greenfield Hill,make him. self useful and can run a car; must furnish reference. Apply Employment Office WARNER BROS. co.
 INQUIRE J. J. HILLEGASS
 U25b"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-26
FAKE" VICTORY

Hrefeld, Germany, April 26-Bel- gian military authorities in this part of occupied Germany recently fined the German manager of a krefeld department store 10000 marks for selling to German civilians a set of tin soldiers in German field gray uniforms overpOwering toy soldiers representing troops of the Allies
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-26
Finish the EE BUY
 JOB Victory Bonds
BAN ON BAY RUM.

Charleston, W. Va. April 26-The sale of bay rum in West Virginia, except when denatured, is in viola tion of the state prohibition law, ac- cording to notification sent to all druggists by State Tax Commissioner w. S. HaIlaman.
 The commissioner states that he has not been disposed to interfere with the sale of bay rum for legiti- mate medicinal purposes, but in view of continued complaints that are made regarding the sale of the pre- parattOn, he is forced to place 1t un- der a ban. Bay rum may be sold, said MT. Hallaman, when it has been denatured so as to make 1t abso- lutely impossible as a beverage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-26

There will be an open meeting of the local carpenters union at Red Mems hall, next Tuesday night Sa- lon DeLeon, of New York. who for nerly resided in Milford. and who is an authority on occupationaI and ac- cidental diseases, will give an inter esting talk to the members.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-26
AUTO HIRE

FOR HIRE-New Rec auto, passen- ger; parties solicited. Phone Bar mum 2144-3, or call 226 Cottage St.
 JJ23dAO
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-26

WANTED-Sand and rouge buffers, spinners and solderers on general line of white metal hollow ware. Steady jobs and good working con ditions- Wm- A. Rogers, Limited, Niagara Falls. N. Y. U21d"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-26
THE MYSTERY oE
 THE SEVEN PINK BEER OPGNE0S! {! A LITTLE hSNT ON THoSE IN0lLLtNG tioWE e1ELoORArtAS
 SERIALS" eY LINK
ABoRN. ADJUsTGR or DISPUTES

Willard q. Aborn, formerly adviser of the War Labor Bureau, with of fees in the First Bridgeport National Bank building, has organized the Ma tioual Industrial Relations Bureau. of No, 2 West 43d street. New York city, where he will act as an ad- 5uster of disputes between employers and employees.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-26

German trade invasion until these nave been removed The British are jeaIously guarding their home trade from the German.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-26

BATHs-Turkish and Russian bstbs and shower baths 35c. Ladies day Friday. Special hair cutting Up to-date shop. 565 Lafayette St.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-26

YALE NiISFrT CLOTHING CO. pavs highest prices for gents second
 hand clothing. Send postal, win
 call, 635 Main St. I,estf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
WHY THEY OPPOSE HIM

A NEWSPAPER London World indulses in / certain comment about President Wilson. says that he is old of the that England the fruits of victory that he stench for hundred the nosrs to effect Whereupon all, newspapers pro- ceed to print those views The appear sometimes headed if the British people were speaking about the President of the United States.
 Nobody speaking excepting the editor penned criticism who probably believes that among are terms.
 To such scattered criticisms particular value attaches They nothing but the existence ion isn't to to England to find not love the President Senator Lodge thinks the President old of the in effect that the to the country radicals of many sorts who similar language quite motives There never has been of getting people to think alike This is probably fortunate for progress degree from the tendency of different ently.
 No man, not the greatest, hope own day and time to be applauded by everybody great applauded those injured in their material conditions by his actions
 Republican partisans, those who get living power and place from the muuaons of politics. naturally President because he threatens their calls of the red oppose President they his policies impede their
 Criticisms that in isolated worth much They nearly important criticisms uttered at home. The views World of little consequence; really not worth printing other country Lodges of Nations the ideas of Republicans The ballots taken upon the show of it. which of Re- party merely that of membership opinions about the League than like be private life if the President strong and the League O Nations, too popular