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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-25
MILLION HOMES
NEEDED IN U. 5.
More HouseIess People IN This
Country Today Than Ever
Before.
SITUATION DUE 70 the war
Great Scarcity and High Cost Of Ne.
terials Check Building Operations
Little Work Done During
Past Four Years.

Washington.--The United States to-
day IL facing the greatest shortage Of
houses since man ceased to live in
caves and huts Of brush and made for
himself and family the hearth and
home that became the temples Of civ
ilization. During the recent session Of
the National Association Of Real Es-
tate boards, in Atlantic City, Secre-
tary Redfeld Of the department Of
commerce, declared that the nation
win require 100000 additional homes
during the current year to care for
the growing population. for whose
shelter no provision was made during
the four years Of war In Europe.
In addition to the needs Of the Unit
ed States, Secretary Red6eld declared
that, in December. England, France
and Belgium also win need 100000
homes, not to mention the require
rEcnts Of Russia, Austria. italy, Serbia,
Roumania. Turkey and other nations
In which millions Of buildings were
laid In ruins during the period Of hos
tilfties.
War Caused Lack o. Dulldlna.
The perplexing situation now exist
ing IN the United States Is said to be
due entirely to the war. During the
years Of hostflities. the scarcity and
high wages Of labor and the scarcity
and high cost Of materials prevented
the construction Of houses which the
natural growth Of population rendered
necessary. Then came Secretary No
AdoO's appeal for the restriction Of
building operations to = minimum dur.
Ing the wal: For q time building vir.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-11-12

This lot is splendid assortment of
colors, all trimmed in plush or fur,
and originally priced at $500, 5000
and 5000.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-11-12
COATS AT $500,

These range from $500. 5000 to
$500. They are tinseltonc. velonrs,
silvertone. Bolivias. and other extra
quality material and good colors.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-11-12
$1,000 DRESSES AT $1,000.

THESE are Trteotius. Peach Isluom.
Georgctie, Velvet, aud Satin com.
hinatlons. the most popular lot af all
~ our stock.
We have 4 large number ~ better
dresses not mentioned llnro AZ III per
cent discount. 'I'hnt Includes any
dfrsr IN the house.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-11-12
)h 70 Discount on All Garments
IN above these listed prices
II



cHILDRENs SWEATERS
Our stock Of Sweaters large for this YEAR due 10 the
wa'u weather and We selling them discount o "a
In size they from years and are IN an t .
coors.
20 PER CENT DISCOUNT.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-11-12

MAY We not urge yuu to view
the special selection of new fltrs,
new IN fashion as well ma many
new skins. which have becn Isst
on display with our seasonable
fur sets AND single pieces. They
are all of the new kinds and
enlnrw.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-11-12

These are Georgette. Tricotinr,
Satins. Velvet. Grorgctte and Satin
combination. trimmed in embroidery
end braid.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-11-12

This lot includes any coat below
S605o, They are of the cholcest
material Of coats at a medium price.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09
Luke McLuke Says

Luke McLuke Says
 Even a man who can't fight is tempted to start something when he has to sit beside the kind of a fel low who makes a noise like a horse eating apples wheE he feeds hls face
 Some men seem to get a lot of pleasure out of not having any fun in this life.
 Even the man with an impeachment in his speech manages to say good word for himself.
 A young woman can get more out of man with smile than an old woman can get out of him with an hour of argument.
 It takes the average man a long time to learn that he can make plen. ty of enemies without putting in.
 A wife will tell her husband every thing she knows. But a husband isn't built that way.
 Now that there is no beer to keep cold many a husband will want to know why tha hek his wife keeps on ordering ice.
 A skinny girl can dress so as to hide her thinness. But a corn fed can't arrange her clothes so as tc hide her fatness
 A married man gets raise ir salary every now and then. But his wife seldom hears anything about it
 TOo many mon hpIOnp tO cOciptipS for the suppression of the things that they used to do when they were younger.
 The trouble with most of us is that when we start saving up for a rainy day it rains the next day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09
HANGING SCAFFOLD AT THE COURTHOUSE IS
 IN WORKING ORDER
It Was Sprung by a Carpenter Accidentally and Only Rope Was Needed to Complete
 the Job

The scaffold in the copula of the Court house built for the purpose of hanging Ito, the Japanese murder CT, very nearly claimed a victim last Saturday. A carpenter working on repair work at the Court house had occasion to walk across the scaffold He had laid boards across the trap but in some manner they had become dislodged and when the man stepped on the right spot the trap was sprung The carpenter stepped off into space and fell with a straight drop of seven feet. He landed on a chair and smashed the chair to small pieces. He was quite badly bruised about the hip from the force of the fall.
 Although a rather painful expe- rience the man concerned demon strated to the satisfaction of all the scaffold had been constructed in a right manner and would have done the work expected of it. Only tho rope attachment was needed to place the carpenter where it was intended to put the Japanese.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09
Passing of the Sourdough
(Ketchikan Chronicle)

(Ketchikan Chronicle)
 It is regrettable, but the sourdough is passing, the oldtimer of the vintage of '97, 98, 99 and 1900 For the part they good all, loyal hard working fearless with the true pioneer spirit, They gambled their fortunes, their health and their lives for the development of the country and the homestake.
 Many of them fell by the wayside in the game, passed on unable to fight on longer, and were laid at rest tendery by their friends. Others batted successfully the early hardships and have devoted their lives the upbuilding of Alaska.
 In the early days of the rush, men came North ranging in age from 16 to 60, but the majority of them were between 25 and 4o That was 20 years ago, those that have lived now well ad vanced in age; this is, the great part of them.
 Many of these oldtimers through hard work and care have built substantial business enterprises years they will be retiring from active participa ion in the battle for business, will, by the very nature of the existence of mankind, be called forth to render account of their stewardship upon earth.
 It is the way of the world, that the old must step aside; that the young must step up; and that leads to the question as to what the young men of Kechkan and Alaska generally are doing to pre- pare themselves for the responsibilities which will soon be thrust upon them.
 To the of business who studying it., who trying to learn every feature of it, will fall the responsibility, the higher incomes pos sibly the business itself.
 In of the largest banks of America today there is young man in charge of the loan depart nent. Six years he having difficulty find ing sufficient quantity of money to keep him alive He was energetic, however and picked for an important position While in that place he studied several of the departments, and when the of loans, the young ready to fit in. He was given trial made good and is one of the highest priced bank officials in America
 Within the next five years there will be many young men picked for positions of importance in Alaska. It will be to them in lesser posi- tons to prepare for them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09
Wick Dies Hard
(Fairbanks Citizenl

Fairbanks Citizen) .
 From the reports regarding hearings in the Al aska contested Delegate election being held the coast it that Wickersham is hes- tating at nothing to his personal and political ends. This is apparent in the accounts of his pro- ceedings Valdez
 A Cordova dispatch declares that in the of his examination of Mrs. Tyer, the wife of Q Valdez soldier of his remarks were so insultine that brother of the witness called him to account after the conclusion of the session. Mrs. Tyer is the daughter of Hal Selby, editor and of the Valdez Miner, the only newspaper there, and MT Selby has been consistent opponent of Wick and Wlcklsm Tor years. She resident of Valdez prior to her marriage to Sergt. Tyer and there is no question as to the legality of her vote.
 It is but natural that Wickersham's methods and questions should be resented and 1t must be expected that such resentment should take active form in cases like the reported In his despera tion Wickersham must not forget to observe the rules of decency and good sense, he will lose what little following there is left to him. Alaskans will not tolerate any who does not show the proper consideration of their women flks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09
Cinch.
Cinch. 1 know a way To cure a cough; Keep hacking and You'll hack it off.
Sure Cures.


 One sure thing about having rheu matism is that your friends all havt sure cures for it. Poor old Jones f hobbling down the street when Smitf stops him.
 Rheumatism? says Smith Jus make a tonic out of benzine, iodine sugar and lard and take spoonful every hour. It'll cure you in a week.
 Then Brown comes along.
 Just tie a boiled onion on you leg" says Brown Tt will fix yo, up in no time"
 Then Black comes along.
 q gotta sure cure for that" say Black. Take some cantcloupe rint and rub your leg with it. It neve fails"
 Then White comes along.
 Get some dried sunflower seed and cook them in lard and eat them, says White. 't's the most wonderful cure in the world" Then Binks comes along. 'I've cured hundred men wh' had rheumatism says Binks. "Ti' a wire around your leg and pain your feet with lamp black and you'll be cured in two days.y Then poor Jones snezks down al alley to keep from haaring any more sure cures.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09
REPUBLICAN AUTHORITY AND THE
 SENATE

The New York Globe and Commercial Advertiser the oldest daily newspaper in the United States and the growth which in circulation, advertised pat ronage and prestige has been the sensation of New York journalism during the last five years, is very wrothy at those Senators who are fighting the peace treaty Washington and alleges that they are no: trying to serve the country but are simply tryinf to bettle President Wilson The Globe is the oldes; anti Democratic newspaper in the country. Among its founders in 1703 Alexander Hamilton, and it las been Federast, Whg and Republican in the of its long Until recently, it accepted its politics straight from the platform makers Q these parties. Thecel,re there be no purpos, to party ends in the following editorial iron the Globe, which, like former President Taf', be levcs the Senate is doing it's worst to destroy thC Republican party.
 The Globe says
 There four matters of high i'm
 po"tance before the people of the United States today. The first is the ratification of the peace treaty including the League of Nations Covenant. The second, growing ons of the battle the first, is our relations with Japan, which, while not seriously dis tnrbed. are under some tension because Of high cost of living, and the fourth. closely connected with the third, is the demand of labor for the naturalization of the rail roads.
 Tn all of these questions official Wash fngton must take whatever action is taken behalf of the people; and it should do so only after careful, honest, and intelii- gent consideration of the facts It is thoroughly dishearening to say the least, to find the atmosphere along the Potomac thoroughly charged with vicious. need less. and inexcusabe partisanship that Ob- servers forced almost to despair of genu- inc study of any of these great problems.
 "On Wednesday the Senate Foreign Re- latons Committee examined Secretary Lans- ing ,ostensibly the terms of the peace treaty. That examination in reality, every one speedily aware, attempt to bettle President Wilson. The Senators who gred Mir. Lansing did not want to get facts; they wanted to draw damaging dumisslOns II was an atmosphere not or statesma anship seriously engaged upon the great issues facing the United States but of the prize ring. And it is isolated example. The Globe has already discussed the partisanship which has caused the shedding of crocodile tears Shantung by men who do a snap of their fingers what becomes of China, but who do care with all their hearts for the chance to attack the Democratic party and its head"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09

The announcement that we are to have another advance in freight and passenger rates to AlasKa- 20 per cent this time-s very disappointing to say the least It is particularly disagreeable, coming as it does at a time when the whole country IS en- gazing in campaign to reduce the cost or llvlng. We see the American Federation of Labor ealing off strikes directing to return to work at former wages putting the ban further strikes and urging workmen to do all within their power to increase the product of the country.
 With labor leaders throughout the country e4- hibiting a patriotic disposition to cooperate in g tremendous effort to restore stable conditions, IL does not look well for capital to be increasing rates and profits at this time. That is not cooperating with the people.
 Conditions in Alaska do not justify this sort of treatment This Territory hard hit by the war and her largest industry, the fishing, has had the worst season it has experienced in many years Business and industry in Alaska has been charged more than the traffic could bear without danger of breaking down. The great struggle in Alaska for two years has been to make money. It has been to save business institutions and industries and to keep the wheels turning until normal conditions may be restored. This additional burden will make that task difficult.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09
Put Out Camp Fires
Whitehorse Star. l

August and September in the Yukon are prob ably the two months in the year when there is most danger of forest fires, for the reason that there are usually numerous hunters and berry pick CTS wandering through the woods, many of whom are bit careless about putting out their camp fire when they leave them. On account of the great amount of rain that has fallen in Southern Yukon during the Summer that is now drawing to a close the moss and leaves and other inflammabIe mater ials that are so great menace in dry seasons have been rendered almost innocuous through having become water-soaked, and the risk therefrom is thereby much lessened. Neverthless, there is risl that the resinous pine needles that thicklv carpet the ground might become means of spread ing conflagration that would do inestimabe dam age to standing timber, and hence everyone should exercise great care when breaking camp to see that no brands are left burning in the spot where they have temporarily stopped
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09
BREEZY BUBBLES

Philadelphia Buetin) musical center-"middle C."
 The athlete does some good frame work First time of the actors ever had strik- ing role.
 Where the little things count-n the infant arithmetic class.
 The climber is looking for rounds of applause on the ladder of fame.
 The only time people sing a paeon of joy is when they sound their praises There's no law to prevent corkscrew curls, even on a girl who has an intoxicating smile. If the King writes his "reminiscences course they will be published on the royalty plan
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09

Now Falkenhayn assumes blame for the war and offers to stand trial for the Kaiser Don't crowd boys, Every potential martyr of that kind is going to have the chance-not of being tried in place ot but in place with, the Kaiser
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09
Incorporated
 1914

the furniture" says the advertise ment, 'and our experienced under taker and embalmer will have charge of the funerals"
 Gosh! We don't know what she uses it for. But we know that Iva Raiser lives in Gallon, Ohio. Stone & Wood are in business at Iron Mound, Ky
 Strange. You can c. A. Ryder walking al most any day at Macon, Ga.
 Names Is Names. T. Ring lives in Cincinnati.
 Our Daily Special. You can make man happy by letting him alone
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09

The question of the right of Mr. Wickersham to demand of witnesses at the hearing in Valdez that they testify whom they voted for at the 1918 election is said to be based his announceed belief that the law gives him to right to demand such testimony It is stated however, that he has failed thus far to cite his authorities. It may be another case of It's legitimate questioning if you put it over"- (Cordova Times)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09
Then 1t Happened!

Then 1t Happened!
 q wonder if you could unused tho Rummy, as he picked up his change You wonder if you could what?' demanded the barkeep as he grabbed bottle of grape juice.
 Why, if doctor was recovering from illness, and was sitting up il bed fixing the holes in his socks, wonder if you could say that he mending very slowly replied tho Rummy, as he headed for the door
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09
Fooeyl

The cold-storage egg may
 Look fresh and quite young; It sure fools your eye, but
 It won't fool your tongue.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09
Advice.

Forgive your enemy. and live
 In peace with him. Don't kick him For it is wisdom to forgive
 A man when you can't lick him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09

Maxim Gorky has issued appeal to the soul of Russia but what would be of more moment now is an appeal, backed by wholesome food, to the stomach of Russia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09

Despite the wasting wrangle about daylight saving the persistent old rises and sets on the venerable schedule and probably will continue to do
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09

Work of reconstruction of the Ne mana bridge at Mile 43 which was carried out by high water will soon begin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09
The Wise Fool.

Always aim higher than tho mark" advised the sage.
 But who wants to kiss a girl or the nose?" asked the fool.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09

No longer can a revolution in of those little banana republics hope to create at safe distance even the semblance of a thrill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09
Stta Boy!

Wilmington Journal Republican,
 Of course he's making lots of mon ey on his farm north of Wilmington. Luke, but if you have to have ser geant at arms in the club we might influence Carey Spears to take the job
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09

German sailors in large numbers are reported offering to volunteer in the United States Navy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09
Don't Shutrc.

Don't Shutrc. A fellow who lived out in Butte, On a clarinet tried hard to tutte. He killed all his kin With his horrible din, Then swapped the darn thing for a flute.
 Luke McLuke. A persistent young fellow of Ayr. With his bagpipes drove all to dis payr;
 But they took him by jings. And they punctured the things For was more than the neighbors could bayr.
 Newark Advocate.
 Firms Is Firms. What's the -sre to Anthony? A furniture house in Anthony. Kan. advertises that il has everything to make the home happy "We furnish
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-09
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati
 Enquirer
 

Correct. While some men knowledge never Spurn, And some heed wisd0m's call; The fellow who has most to learn Is he who knows it all.
Smyrna times., 1919-06-18
PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE

the question of the ownership of the
gutter paving brick, and the opinion
prevailed that since Council was TAX
ing them up and putting something
down better, that the bricks and cob
blestones belonged to the town. The
town charter revealed that property
ownership did not extend further
than the curb. 1t was reported that
some had removed the brick without
permission and that some had even
sold said brick and taken money for
it. Since they belong to the town,
they will be expected to return the
brick or money. Messrs. Fortner,
Wilson and Keith with President L..
M. Price, were authorized a commit
tee to wait upon said property own
ers who removed the brick and see
that satisfactory adjustment was
made. Where a property owner
wished the brick to improve a pave
ment, or gutter or curb on some other
street, it was voted that they could
use the brick taken from the Com
merce street cutters, but not for any
other purpose. Council adjourned
after increasing Night Watchman j.
G. Broadway's salary $1.25 month
and allowing a batch of bills.
Smyrna times., 1919-06-18

Miss Elizabeth w. Mattiford has
returned to the State Normal School,
West Chester, Pa, where she gradu-
ates, Wednesday, June 18th.
Mis-. John Lu1ty, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Hutchinson motored to Bridge
ton, N. j., on Sunday to visit rela-
tives. Mrs. Hutchinson went to visit
her uncle, DR.. Jacob G. Streets, who
is very ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse S. Poole have
returned to their home at West Forest
Park, Md, after spending a few days
at their home.
Mr.. AL. Mendenhall, of Hockessin,
spent Sunday at the home of Mrs.
John w. Hutchison.
Miss Pearl Jacobs, of Wilmington,
entertained the following friends at
her home recently: Miss Marjorie
Williams, of Delta, Pa; Miss Helen
Brosius, of Upper Darby, Pa, and
Myrtle Detwiler, of Phoenixville, Pa
Mr.. William F. P. Jacobs, Jr., {
student at Delaware College, has ac
cepted a position with the Whining
ton Steamboat Company for the sum
mer.
Miss Edna Wise, of Wilmington
has been spending a week with he
parents, DR.. and Mrs. w. A. Wise
Mrs. John w. Stephenson, of Mil
lington, Md, is visiting her sister
Mrs. George M. Stevenson.
Miss Doris Nichols has gone t
Chestertown, Md, for a visit OF
couple of weeks.
Mrs. Gatchel, of Baltimore, Md,
being entertained by Mr.. and Mrs
Eugene Davis.
Mrs. w. G. Hill, of Baltimore, Md
is visiting her Smyrna relatives.
Mr.. w. Grey Deakyne has retune
from Baltimore, Nd, where his sol
w. Clifton Deakyne graduated an
received the degree of M. D. from tn
University of Maryland. DR.. De'
kyne will be connected with the Mar!
land General Hospital in Baltimol
Smyrna times., 1919-06-18
NEW HEAD OF KENT SCHOOLS
Prof. H. V. Holloway Succeeds Prof.
Shilling as Superintendent of Schools

Prof. H. V. Holloway Succeeds Prof.
Shilling as Superintendent of Schools
The new Kent County School Com
mission has elected Professor H. V.
Holloway, of Bordentown, N. j., cOun-
ty superintendent of schools to sue
ceed Professor John Shilling, who has
resigned to become assistant to State
Commissioner of Education A. R.
Spaid. Professor Holloway is well
known in Delaware, having been prin-
cipal of the FELTON, public schools and
later principal Of the New Castle
schools. He married Miss Mabel Con-
ner, daughter of the late State Sena-
tor A. B. Conner, of FELTON,, and niece
of Mrs. John w. Clifton, Of Smyrna
Professor Holloway has accepted the
position and will likely qualify and
enter upon, his duties within the next
week or so.