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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-12-31
Advertising Rates


Widespread movements to raise adj
vertising rates are reported from among
newspapers all over the country. The
newspapers felt the rise in prices as
quickly as anyone, but they have been
rather slow to demand corresponding
advances in income.
Some publishers have taken too mod
est a view of their own Importance If
they are printing good newspapers
their product is just as essential to the
community as anything else. The peo-
pie will never he satisfied to dispense
with newspapers. The business men
can't, without seeing their home towns
go down and their business decline.
/ II all business men realized the use
they might make of advertising to draw
in new trade, many newspapers could
he successfully financed without much
increase in rates. Still there are many
that have always sold their space at
far below its real worth. They could
serve their communities better if they;
placed themselves on a more independ-
ent basis. i ff
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-12-31
OBITUARY OF
J. STEP HENSON
John Stephenson, of Ari0n, Suffers a
Stroke of Paralysis Monday of Last
Week and Dies at Castana
WAS A MAN 70 YEARS OF AGE
Deceased Leaves Wife and Seven Chill
dren to Mourn His Death-Funeral
Held Saturday ut AriOn
ARION, Dec. 3O-Special-

ARION, Dec. 30-Special- -
John Stephenson was born at Scar
borough, England, Sept. IA, 1916, died
at Castana, Iowa, Dec. rs, 1919, age
70 years, months and ~ days. He
was united in marriage to Lillian
Evelyn Davis at Dunlap Jan. 10. 1881.
TO this union was born ten children,
George of Clarinda, Fred OF Castana,
Mrs. VIM. Turner of Dow City, Guy,
Howard, Nora and Helen of Arion,
three having died in infancy. Besides
his wife and seven children he leaves
to mourn his death one sister, Mrs.
June Rex, of Scarborough, England.
On Monday evening his family re.
ccived word that Mr. Stephenson had
suffered a stroke of paralysis. His
day morning for Castana and in time
to administer him in his last hours.
Mr.. Stephenson left home a few days
ago in his usual good health and his
death came as q great shock to his fam
lily and friends. He was one of
Crawford county's respected pioneers,
having lived in this vicinity for many
years. He was a great lover Of home
and had devoted his life to his family,
to help those in need. We have lost
a good kind neighbor and the holidays
have been darkened by the going Of
this good quiet family. The remains
were shipped to Arion Friday evening.
Funeral services were held in the
Congregational church Saturday at
200. o'clock, conducted by Rev. G. A.
Barker of the Baptist church of Dow
City, who spoke comforting words Of
the glory of the life beyond to the sor-
rowing family. The music by the
choir was beautiful and impressive.
Interment was made in the Dow City
cemetery. Arion friends extend to
the bereaved ones their sincere SYM
pathy in this their dark hour. g
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-12-31
Commence on Administration

The treasury announces the organi-
zation of a thrift campaign in which
are enlisted 100000 women, members
of ten national associations. Beginning
January LIST and extending to April LIST
a gigantic effort will be made to induce
women to keep strict account of their
daily expenditures in order to eliminate
feeling that the process, OF elimination
already has reached the limit Of endur-
ance, Similar introspection on the part
of the government departments would
be more productive Of real national
thrift than any plan likely to be adopt;
ed by the women of the country. fs
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-12-31
KIRON ITEMS
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Christmas with it's rush is over, thus
enabling we scribe to again pen the do
ings of our people.
Frank Larson, residing south Of Kir
on, had a serious attack of hernia Fri
day, which necesstated an operation,
and at present he is resting easily.
Miss Ardine Skarin left Friday for
! Amboy. Mimi, to visit relatives for a
short while.s .r.sf j.. ..-..... go. s.
Chas. Bergin returned home Christ
mas day from a short stay at Boone,
where he visited relatives and transact
ed business.
Chas. o. and Erick Larson, both for
rler kiron boys, recently sold out their
mercantile business at Morningside.
Alfred Olson, who spent several days
last week visiting with his brother at
Des MoineS, returned Christmas day.
a little girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
E. N. SandstrOm one day last week and
came to add to the holiday joys of that
esteemed family. e. N. has been in
town a couple of times since the event
and was carefully guarded in his elated
condition by his friends. We congratu-
late the happy family upon the new ad-
dition and may the little Miss be a great
source of joy to them.
Two land deals were made last week
in which N. E. Larson sold the julius
Johnson homestead of 100 acres, three
and a half miles southeast of town to
Henry Gronau for $3.50 per acre, and in
turn purchased from Mrs. c. A. Larson
the 10 acre farm known as the Her
man Erickson homestead, one mile
northeast of town, paying $400 per acre.
In this change Mr.. Larsons purchase
gives him all his land in one body.
| The sale of John Erne last week drew
a big crowd and his offering sold WELL
| He and his family will move to Omaha
| Aron Sedarberg and family came ov-
err from Turin to spend Christmas with
their numerous Kiron friends and rela-
| tives.
h Christmas day was spent in the Gus
tomary way in kiron. Early in the
morning Jul Otto service was held in
the Mission church, which drew large
attendance. In the evening Christmas
trees and programs by the Sunday
schools Were held in the Baptist and
Mission churches. During the day many
remained at home enjoying quiet rest,
others visiting friends.
The kiron schools are enjoying
ten days vacation over the holidays.
Mrs. Hans Levin entertained her
:! daughter. Mrs. j. Hunkins, and hus-
band who came to visit here and help
celebrate the Christmas festivities.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-12-31
Local Mention

y Carl Frederick Kuehnle spent Friday
and Saturday in Omaha visiting with
friends.
Miss Kate Kelly, of Carroll, spent
Sunday in Denison with her sister, Mrs.
Alfred Wright.
Miss Mildred Yount of Woodbine, has
been a visitor the past few days with
her sister, Elizabeth Yount
Mr.. and Mrs P. j. F'arrelly. accom-.
panied by Miss Katherine Lynch, visit
ed in Carroll Saturday with friends.
Miss Elizabeth Yount and Clarence
Schwartzenbach spent Sunday at Jeffer.
son visiting at the H. A. Lyon home.
Miss Mary thinner, of Council Bluffs,
is spending this week in Denison visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
thinner. .Ig
DR.. r. Il. Osborn and family, of Han.
Ian, spent Christmas in DenisOn, guests
at the home Of his sister, Mrs Hugo
Gebert.
More than 800 admission tickets were
sold at the first show at the opera house
Christmas night. "Toby's Bow" proved
good attraction.
Miss Grace Bamford was a passenger
to Sac City Friday, where she is making
a two weeks visit at the home Of her
sister, Mrs. Guy Neal.
Miss Marie Hammer. who is clerkng
in q department store at Manning,
spent the week end in Denison visiting
at the parental, John Hammer, home.
Miss Nina Mattress and friend, Miss
Vennanek, of Waterloo, spent Christ
mas in Denison, guests at the home of
the formers suster, Mrs. A. 3. Cox.
Jessie Riggleman, of Deloit. was a
DenisOn visitor on Friday. He is q stu.
dent at Rush Medical college at Chicago
and is taking rest from his school
duties.
Miss Hazel Laub, who is a nurse at
the University hospital in Omaha. ar.
rived home Sunday for a weeks visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl.
Laub. S'$ la
Miss Lillian North, after spending
two weeks at home with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred North, left Tuesday
for Grinnell, where she is making a spe-
9cialty of music.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Selander have
returned to their home at Dayton after
having spent Christmas with relatives
in DenisOn. George is engaged in the
clothing business at Dayton and is
prospecting.
George McHenry returned home Sun
spent Christmas at the home of DIR.
and Mrs.9C. ID. Evans. Mrs. McIenry
! and the children will not return until
after New Years.
Leslie Heiden, who has been suffer
Ing the past week with the quinsy, is
able to be out of doors again. He is
4 attending school at Ames and came
home for the holidays and spent most
kof his vacation in bed.
Leslie Wygant. of Minneapolis, spent
Christmas in Denison visiting at the
home Of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. j. G..
Z Wygant. He is still connected with
\ the 500 Railway company, being en-
tployed in the offices at Minneapo oils.
Mr.. and Mrs G. l., Voss and son, Toy
I n, enjoyed Christmas at the home Of
h Mr.. and Mrs. S. j.. Nelson at Jefferson,
returning home Friday. /! Loyal left JET
,sferson Thursday afternoon for Oklaho-
ina City. Okla, where he IS making a
visit with friends. 81 6 Z, I. h
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-12-31

Elderly people are getting perturbed
over the sanitary perils of the kissing
habit. s--ss '..' - So 3. % .'r'
In another ccrumn of the fseview we
print a letter from Prof. r. w. Haw-
thorne. formerly aAteacher in the Deni-
son college. He is now located at Paris.
Texas. but longs for fair old Denison."
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-12-31
SECTION page FIVE

five persons rose as if by electric touch.
but by special request Mrs. Francis
Ellis was extended the privilege of Civ
ing the dollar. Since then, however, the
mems bible class asked if they might
add another five so that sos have been
sent to bring cheer to those who are
not so favorably located as we in Deni-
son.
The evening, was counted great sue
cess, there not being poor number
from beginning to end.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-12-31

The United States Supreme Court
declares that "a treaty is only a pro-
posal until approved by the Senate"
This seems to dispose Of the belief in.
to which some people have persuaded
themselves that the Senate is merely
interfering with Mr.. Wilson'S private
treaty.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-12-31

The people who say President Will
son is the foremost statesman of the
age" probably mean the most for
most statesman That is to say,
he has been for most everything any
one can think about at one time or am
other.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-12-31

These people who are always trying
to start new parties are taking lot
of chances. How do they know
their baby will not grow up as big q
disappointment as the one that might
have kept everybody fooled forever IL
it had always stayed out of power.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-12-31

The Nashville banner calls Senator
Shields, of Tennessee Judas X.
Shields because he would not vote
Now you know who the Nashville ban
ner thinks Mr.. Wilson is.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-12-31

Professor Garfield realizes the feel
ings Of the small boy who Is induced
to ring the door-bell for the crowd and
then is left to take the kicking from
the indignant householder.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-12-31

he retired from the road and for sew
eral months acted as business manager
of the Jackson Sentinel at Maquoketa
He died at Jersey City, N. J..
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-12-31

An Indianapolis man attacked by a
robber took IS cents away from the
crook. He ought to be sent to Mex
leo as Ambassador.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-15
Surprises in Store For
 Y. M 4. A Campaign Fund
Substantial Advance Subscriptions Already Made to Building Fund -Brming ham Jews Unit in Support
 ing Movement-S Solicitation Begins Tuesday

When the campaign forces for the new Young Mems Hebrew association build ing fund of a minimum of slOo,OOo gather in mass meeting at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium next Tuesday night at o'clock they will find a number Of agreeable surprises awaiting them.
 Just what these surprises will be is not as yet being revealed by NJ V. Joseph chairman of the executive committee nor by Charlie Miller, chairman of the steering committee. but it has leaked out that some substantial advance subscrip- tions have already been made to the campaign, although the active work of solicitation will not begin until next Tuesday
 Jacob Burger, chairman of the cam pagn committed, has received word from all of the team captains that they are ready to take the field, and the, predic- tion is freely made that the campaign will be short and decisive,
 Many pledges of support are being re- ceived by those in charge of the cam paign, and many expressions of good will are heard among practically all Of the leading Jews of the city.
 q consider the movement for real home and social center for the Young Mems Hebrew association a very fine thing" said Ben Veil. "It will enable many a boy and young man to enjoy advantages which he probably for ob- vious reasons cannot enjoy at home. while many are strangers in the city and have no real home at all, much less a place to spend their spare time profit ably I am heartily in favor of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-15
ALABAMA W. |. T.U. CONVENTION HOLDS
 VICTORY SERVICE
 AT FIRST CHURCH
Passage Prohibition Amend ment Furnishes Keynote for Annual Session of
 OrganizatiOn-Many
 Workers Present

With more than 75 delegates and visitors from all ever the state the thirty fourth annual convention Of the Alabama Womans Christian Tenn perance union convened at the First Methodist church last night. The meet ing will continue through tomorrow after noon
 The service last night was a praise service for national prohibition and was conducted by the ministers of this city pr. l.. c. Branscomb presided and short address was delivered by Dr. John Nc Neill pastor of South Highland Presby- terian church, who spoke of the need for nationwide prohibition and of the hene- fits that would result throughout the country.
 pr. J,sE. billiard, pastor of the sorth- side Baptist church, made brief talk on this subject, which was greatly en- joyed
 The church was elaborately decorated for the occasion, huge baskets of astors being placed on the. rostrum which was banked in ferns and palms. Mrs. r. B. Bowers is chairman of the decoration committed The executive committee held a short meeting yesterday afternoon al the Women's Christian Temperance Hinoh headquarters when routine plans for the convention were discussed. The re- votional exercises were led by Mrs. Mary Y Jeffries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-15
GOVERNOR FAILED
 TO SIGN HARRISON
 MINE BATH BILL
Author of Measure Says RumOrs That He Traded Vote Place Very Low
 Estimate on Him as Man"

Representative William L. Harrison in- trodcced and succeeded in passing through both houses of the legislature a bill requiring coal operators employ ing 50 or more miners to erect and equip bath houses at their mines for the min CTS. The bill went to Governor Kilby during the last days of the legislative session.
 When Governor Kilby left Montgomery few days later the bill was still on his desk, unsigned. The law provides that the governor has ten days after the legislature adjourns to sign bills, and all
 bills not signed by him within that time are thereby killed"
 MT. Harrisons bath house bill not having been signed, was therefore killed
 Upon his return from the national con vention of coal miners he went to Mont
 gomery to learn what had become of his bill. Governor Kilby's private secre- tary. w. A. Darden, informed him that the governor had not signed it, but could acribe no reason therefor. "I think I found out tae reason. how ever" said MT. Harrison yesterday. Another party present While l was talking with the governors secretary re- marked that l voted against the revenue bill and that the belief prevailed around the executive office that l had made a deal with the operators whereby they would not oppose the bath house bill In return for my support of them Tn thelr fight against the tonnage tax. The op- orators did not oppose my bill, but those who believe l traded my vote on the tax bill for the bath house bill must hlace a very low estimate on me as a man and legislator
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-15
GREAT INSTITUTION

Major Whitaker, speaking as Sewanee alumnus but not Fpiscopalian, said he felt convinced that if the Baptist de- nomination owned Sewanee. the uni versity would be Adequately supported. He expressed pride in the fact that Sewanee, despite it's financial difficulties, had attained the name of one of the greatest educational institutions in the country, if not one of the largest
 John D. Dabnev. Jr.. presided at the supper given by St. Mary's church. and his contribution to the Sewanee fund was $500. which he subscribed on behalf of his 4-year-old son.
 q decided 15 years ago. said MT Dab ney. "that that boy should go to Se- vance.
 Others who spoke at the St. Mary's supper were Val J. Nesbitt and Edward Johnston. alumni of Sewanee.
 Rev. Joseph T. Ware. rector of St. Andrews, presided at the supper attended by his parishioners. H. Nelson Mercy campaign worker from the headquartcrs at Chattanooga. declared that support tor Sewanee meant support for the four great institutions of civilization-the church, the home, the school and the state. IT you love either he said. you will love and aid Sewanee."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-15

campaign and will do all 1 can to sup port it."
 Rabbi Jacob | Mendelsohn. one of the men who have been persistent in advo- eating anG fostering this movement when asked for an expression, said: The Jewish community of Birmingham is confronted with the same problems which confront every community. The mental moral and physical development of the youth is a problem of the utmost impor- tance, because self-preservation is a nat ural instinct
 Especially during the period of adoles- cence, when the youths are very impress sionable and do not yet know the stand ards of life. and the value of things, they need special care and guidance In congenial way. Opportunities for recre ation and education should be offered to them freely, so that they may become worthy members of the community, knowing their duties and doing them in the proper spirit The ideals of Ameri canism and Judiasm must both be brought home to them. The Y. NJ. H. aims at the accomplishment of this noble purpose. But it must have the prope facilities to do good work
 "The present building of the Y. N H. A. is absolutely inadequate to its purpose. What we need is a large anl commodious structure. community cen- | ter, embracing all Jewish activities and endeavoring to exert q wholesome in
 fIuence upon the entire communtyn l By all means let us get lhis new | building and let 1t be completed as soon i as possible" said Dave Rich. And |
 want to say to you that We need 1t for the young men of the Southsde just as bad as for those of the Northsde, and all ought to put their shoulders to the wheel and help make the campaign a success. for one am going to do all can to sup
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-15
SAYS UNION MINERS |OF ALABAMA FIELD
 PLAN ID QUIT NOV. 1.
Harrison Points Out They Will Be Governed by Ac- tion of Men in Central
 Territory

Birmingham coal miners holding mem bership in the United Mine Workers of America will join the miners in the cen tral bituminous field in the strike on November 1 in the event strike is called and goes into effect, their representatives say.
 William l.. Harrison and George Hard grove. national organizers in the Bir- mingham district for the United Mine Workers, returned yesterday morning from the Phila elpha conference which failed to result in an agreement between the operators and miners
 Upon his departure from Philadelphia Sunday morning Acting President Lewis of the United Mine Workers stated that he would call out all miners in the cen- tral bituminous field as of November 1. The central field embraces western Penn sylvania. Ohio. Indiana and Illinois.
 MT Harrison stated yesterday that while the Alabama mines are not in the central field their representatives have agreed to act in harmony with the work CTS of those states and to go on strike with them Tn the event no new contract is made before that date.
 The Alabama miners will make no proposition to the operators, according to present plans, it was stated yesterday but will follow the lead of the men in the central field
 The failure to consider wage scale and working conditions at the Philadelphia conference, Mir Harrison stated yester- day was due to the contention of the op- orators that the existing contract, en- tered into nearly two years ago between the operators, the miners and the fed eral government, does not expire until April l, 1920, unless peace is declared earlier.
 The miners contend that the signing Of the armstice was in fact the ending of the war. and that therefore the contract has already terminated.
 The demand of the miners for six hour day, five-day week and 60 per cent increase in wages, MT. Harrison said, was merely the basis for a trade, and he said that material concessions would have been made by the miners had the isting contract and agreed to take up the matter of se new contract.
 President Kennamer of District No. 20, United Mine Workers tthe Birmingham district) stated that no call had been is sued for a convention and that none was in prospect at present.
 Mr Harrison stated that he believed the operators and the miners would get to- gether before November 1 and make a new contract. He based this belief, he said. on activities of the federal author ities in trying to work out some solu- tion whereby strike may be avoided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-15
Three Carloads of
 Wheat Shorts Seized
 by the Government

Three carloads of wheat shorts only or gray shorts were seized by United States Marshal H. A. Skeggs yesterday afternoon on orders of. the United States court. There were 1900 sacks of alleged wheat shorts which the govern ment claims to be of inferior quality It is alleged to be wheat brand which is several dollars cheaper than wheat shorts.
 This feed stuff is shipped to the Grain Products company of Birmingham from Wichita, Kan, and the Alva Roller Mills of Ava. Okla. The writ of seizure issued by Charles J. Allison. clerk of the court, on orders of Judge w. ]. Grubb, was served on the Southern and Frisco railroad officials yesterday aft ernoon by w. E. Garner, deputy mar shal and will be held by them pending orders of the United States court.