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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20
DAY OF JOY.

There are many things to be
grateful for, and the dawn OF
Christmas should find us in spirit
at the feet of the Babe of Bethle-
hem, pouring out our hearts IN
Thanksgiving for the numberless
blessings that have been showered
nbon us during the year. While we
are in the midst of JOY and thank
fulness, let us not overlook the fact
that there is an unusual number OF
poor and needy ones in our city this
year. 1t would not be possible Tor
any person to contribute to all, but
each should endeavor to at least
select one poor family in his locality
and provide something to add to
the Christmas cheer of the home oil
such. Clothing, fuel and food are
most acceptable gifts, and there are
many and graceful ways to make
hese gifts. If you have never be-
>fore tried playing Santa Claus, as
sumo the role this year and see
what a world OF pleasure and salts
faction you will get out of 1t. Give
for the sake of Him who became a
little child to lead men to heaven.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20
WHERE CREDIT DUE.

Gen. Pershing in his visit here
Sunday and Monday made a big hit
with the people of Louisville and
vicinity, and the consensus of opin-
ion is that he is a typical American
leader, one of whom the nation can
well be proud. His speeches ring
with true Americanism, and what a
disappointment there must have
been to the pro-English editors of
the Courier-Journal when he said
that America was entitled to first
place in winning the war. Gen.
Pershing in his address said that
only the American army was will
ing to take the initial step in ad-
vancing at the most dangerous sec
tor IN the Argonne at a time when
the winning of the war was in the
balance. Gen. Pershing said that
at meeting of the Allied Generals
none jumped at the chance, and he
remarked: well, don't think any
body among the allied armies can
put it over, so the Americans will
take it."
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20
WORDS, WORDS.

II fair promises buttered any
parsnips, the so-called Irish ques-
ton would speedily cease to be non,
existent. Hardly a day passes that
the cables do not inform us of SOME
benevolent British plan in c0ntem-
plation-always in contemplation
to grant Ireland its need of free
dom. Those rosy proposals are, OF
course, empty phrases, signifying
nothing, and as Arthur Grifith,
Vice President of the Irish Repub-
lie, told his peoplefa few days since
when the latest plans" were being
aired. PAY no attention to them;
don't discuss them; don't bother
with them 7 hese proposals are
meaningless, and were never in
tended to be, brought into force"
1t is amusing however, to ex-
anime some of the>public utterances
of tho British offioials. For in
stance, Lord French, viceroy of
Ireland, who has been intrusted with
the British campaign to Nput down
the Sim Fem rebellion, ms quite
in accord with President De Valera,
II we would judge by a speech feJ
livered by his lordship at New
Brighton. 1--WE are anxious to givS
TO all classes and denominations of
Irishmen full justice, and in SO do
ing be just to ALL" said French,
"and l appeal to the people of Brit
ain to try to view the Irish situa-
ton in a really just manner" The
Irish people ask no more than that;
full justice" sums up the demands
of the Irish Republic. But OF
course his lordship was "only talk
ing" 1t should not be forgotten
that his friend, Lloyd George, adj
mitted two years ago that Ireland
had been submitted to centuries OF
ruthless and often brutal injus-
tice," centuries OF insult and in
science" Perhaps Lord French will
advise the Premier to hoist the
standard of justice in Ireland--and
perhaps he won't.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20
HELPING THE ORPHANS.

The annual collection for the sup
port of the orphans of the LOUIS
Vile diocese will be taken up at
the masses in all the churches on
Christmas day. The feast OF Christ
mas is a day of joy and thanksgiv-
ing for all the people, and a gener-
GUS remembrance of these fatherless
little ones will bring to the donors
a happiness that will be lasting and
blessings when least expected and
most needed. The good Sisters OF
Charity are devoting their lives to
the care and education of hundreds
of children, and therefore there
should be a generous response to
Bishop O'Donaghue's appeal to all
10 come prepared to contribute &C
cording to their means to this
worthy cause"
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20
DEBAsING MARRIAGE.

The habit of excessive outlay upon
young girls, treating them as objects
OF ornament and bringing them up
In luxurious idleness, runs through
every grade of society. The daugh-
ter of the blacksmith is as likely to
be dressed extravagantly In proper
ton to his means as that of the mill
ionaire for whom he works. The
income which the successful profess
sional man earns by his brains Is
equal to the interest on large bulk
OF capital; It gives him the feeling
of afiiuence. But in rearing his
daughter he is apt to wholly forget
chat his brains die with him. For
how many of the pretty, innocent
butterflies who brighten our streets
today Is any provision made to in
sure them, five years hence. one
1.-THE of the luxuries which they now
enjoy7 How many of them are
qualified to earn their own living?
The effect of this cruel neglect in
parents strikes deeper than mere
poverty. Luxuries are made neces-
stiles for the girl. She knows that
on the death OF her father she will
lose them There Is but one way
to secure them--marriag with a
rich man. There Is the secret OF
the vulgar idea of marriage which Is
debasing our social life: OF the
market for women which fashion
able society has become; Of the vol
nntary sale of themselves by the
Drettiest girls Of each season to rich |
I'D men or the wretched homes, and |
II the innumerable divorces that end
mis- lamentable history, What IL the
|
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20
iousvIILE. KY..-..-... SATURDAY. DECEMBER 90 1919

thority from the Divine Founder of
the Church who instituted the
Papacy, while the new presiding
Bishop in New York gets his author
ity from the men who chose him.
There is the difference between the
religion of Christ and man-made
Imitation. and that is very important,
Clever limitations that lack the real
ity are, after all, but clever coun-
terfeits, no matter how close the
external resemblance may be, and
in this case the resemblance is not
very striking, even to the ordinary
mind.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20
SERVICES IN CHURCHES.

in every Catholic church the
Feast of Christmas will be celebrat-
ed with the utmost splendor and
solemnity. The priests are allowed
to celebrate three masses on this
great day, and in all IN this diocese
the first, high mass, will he al
either or $3.50 o'clock. For weeks
choirs have been rehearsing special
musical programmes. In which the
best singers everywhere will be
heard. Christmas is time of gem
eral rejoicing, but we can not make
1t day full of joy unless we con-
tribute in some way to the Joy Of
others. This can be best done by
doing something for some poor fam
lily, especially where there are chill.
dren. And then there are the
orphans. for whom our gifts should
be measured only by our means
Those whom God has blessed with
an abundance OF the worlds goods
Will show love for Christ by being
generous in material way.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20
MEXICO.

While tension over the Mexican
situation is slackening somewhat,
the situation in that country itself
is not improving. There is still dis
order amounting to anarchy across
the border. But that condition has
prevailed for the past six years with
our assistance and approval. We
made Carranze by recognizing him
after he had ousted Huerta. 1t Ill
becomes us now to make war Oh
Mexico just because we imposed 9
bandit chief on the nation. The
people of Mexico should not be pun
ished for Carranza's sins nor fol
the sins of our own Government IL
placing him over Mexico.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20
IMITATION AND REALITY.

We are not greatly interested In
the news announcement that the
Protestant Episcopal church is to
have a 'FPope" in this country. The
daily papers have given great prom
inence to the fact and an attempt
is made to draw q pareliel between
the new arrangement Of our sep
arated brethren and that of the
Catholic church. Some differences
are also pointed out, but these are
superficial. 1t has been noted for
many years that the Protestant
Episcopal church has been initial
ing Rome In many things. That is
the reason, no doubt, as the
True Voice intimates, why this move
appealed to the newspaper men as
another step in the direction of taxi
ing over Catholic practices by the
Episcopalians. But the writer
points out that one striking differ
ence between the Episcopal presid-
ing Bishop and Pope Benedict XIV.
is that Bishop Cailor (the presiding
Episcopalian Bishop is elected only
for term Of six years, whereas the
occupant OF the Vatican throne is
elected for life. The writer might
also have pointed out Pope Bene-
dict is the successor of st. Peter,
who was appointed chief OF the
Apostles by Christ Himself, while
Bishop Gailor is the beginning Of
his line OF presiding Bishops OF the
council of the Protestant Epicopal
phurch. The Pope derives HIS au-
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20
SAME OLD STORY.

Mayor Smith and the rest of the
City Hall and Court House admins
tration were elected to office in
1917 on reform" platform, which
first of all pledged a low tax rate
This week the reform" crowd an.
nounce that it will be impossible fol
them to get along on less than I
tax rate OF $3.50. which is TIKI
highest in the history Of the city
Twas ever thus with reform.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20
COMING EVENTS.

December 21-Christmas enter
tainment of st. Patrick's school in
hall, Sixteenth and Market.
December 22-Turkey disposal by
Trinity Council at club house, Bax-
ter and Morton avenues.
January 14-Euchre and lotto
bridge and 500 party and refresh
ments, for benefit of st. Thomas Or
rhanage, at Trinity Council Hall.
February 3-4--Euchre and lotto
by st. Anthony's Welfare Club, ir
hall, Twenty-third and Market.
Buy your wheel tickets at this
office.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20
Christmas the
Year around

Sickly babies, neglected children, invalid
fathers, widowed mothers, decrepit old folks,
The manned, the halt the blind, the people of
all ages in every sort of trouble that can afflict
mankind; black and white; Catholic and Profess
tant, Jew and Gentle; jewellers in howell, tene-
ment, shanty and shack; feeling pain and cold
and hunger and sorrow even as you would, capa-
bic ofsenjoying pleasure and warmth and good
food and joy even as you do; thousands
and thousands of them-these, your less for
tunate fellow citizens, appeal to you, one of
their more fortunate fellow citizens, to help
them during 1920.
Laboring in their behalf, making common
fight against poverty, disease, vice and crime,
twenty-six charities have made wonderful
progress. What share will you take in the sti. /
greater progress of 1920?
Higher costs of food, supplies and wages, and
the necessity of meeting adequately the growing
needs of our growing city, have required an in
crease of II per cent over the budgets of 1919,
and SO per cent over the amount actually raised
in 1919 (see below To make possible this in
crease, everyone who can must give and give
literally. Will you?
Please think of what you would give each of these
charities to appeal to separately; then what
will give to them altogether Think of the you
viii bring to weary faces the comfort TO tired bodies the
will give to make Christmas spirit live in their
hearts tho around?
We urge that you mail your subscription in once
that and they know intention help;
but your payments may be made your convenience
throughout the 1920 Your certifcato making you
immune from the solicitation of these organizations
for each dollar of subscription will
you as soon as we receive your subscription.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20
GREETINGS.

with this issue the Kentucky
Irish American extends greetings to
its readers and patrons, and wishes
each and every one merry Christ
mas and happy New Year, also that
God may prosper and spare eacn
and every one for many returns OF
this Joyous season.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Riley have re-
turned to Atlanta after visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Dugan.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20
How To Make Your Gift To Your
Welfare League

Fill oct the subscription form below.
You designate particular organizations 10
receive gift. UndeaIgnated gifts put into the
General Fund and Distributed by the Welfare League.
BOnrd OF Presidents accOrling the carefully
budgets of the member sanznti0ns.
b. You may, IL 20. designate organization
organizations to share gift Statement OF the
amounts designated by gyers Is mailed 60 each organi
znt0n the first OF each month. Money Is paid 10
gnnizntons when needed shown by monthly financial
report.
December 81, 1920.
Mall the subscription form land payment. if any) to
the Welfare League, HOS SHARKS building.
bills payments have planned nny) will
you the dates which have Indicated tn,
subscription sake receipts VIII not
he for made by cheek unless nsk fol
them.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Mrs. Matt Thornbury has return
ed from a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Thornbury at New Haven.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Let your Christmas gifts be in
keeping with the iowly origin of
the great feast. 1t Is not the price
of the gift that counts, but the
sentiment behind 1t.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Mrs. Walter Common, of Cincin
natl, is the guest of her sister, Mrs
James Clark, on Barringer avenue.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Miss Wayne Dutlinger, of Nash
vile, Tenn, was the guest last week
of Miss Viola Sweeney of Third
street.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Mrs. James l.. Murphy, Jr, lef
last week to join her husband II
Jacksonville, Fla.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Mrs. Joseph B. Hagan has been
visiting at New Haven, the guest
of Mrs. Bette Hagan and Mrs. Carl
Kirkpatrick.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20
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Attorney Emmett O'Neai has re-
turned from business trip to Dan
Vile.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Miss Frances Tyler McCabe, of
Nazareth, has arrived to visit her
mother, Mrs. Kathleen McCabe, in
the Belvoir.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Mrs. Joseph B. Hagan has been
visiting at New Haven, the guest
of Mrs. Bette Hagan and Mrs. Carl
kirkpatrick.
Miss Frances Tyler McCabe, of
Nazareth, has arrived to visit her
mother, Mrs. Kathleen McCabe, in
the Belvoir.
Mrs. e. NJ. Sullivan left Sunday
for Toledo, having been called there
by the illness of her father, Mr.. Eu-
gene Philip Henri.
Mrs, John Long. who was oper-
| ated on at st. Joseph's Infirmary,
returned the first of the week to her
home on Cherokee drive.
Y Merlin Hogan, former star of
the Twin City Baseball League, now
| located in Akron, Ohio, will arrive
j home today to spend the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert e. Callahan
and Miss Patricia Callahan arrived
Monday to visit Mr.. Callahan's par
ents, Col. and Mrs. p. H. Callahan.
Edward ]. Aud, who has been
a connected with the Rest and Recrea-
ton League in Hammond, Ind, will
be home next week for the holt
days.
George Kremer, Jr., will return
today from Morristown, N. j., to be
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Kremer during the holt
days.
4 Robert Harpring arrived Thurs
day from the University of Notre
Dame to spend the holidays with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. g. Har-
kPring.
John x. Kinberger, who has been
located In Seattle the past five
years. will arrive home Monday to
spend the holidays with family and
friends.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Carl BARLEY and
Mrs. Virgil BARLEY have returned
from New Haven, where they were
called by the death of Miss Grace
Whelan.
Misses Frances Malone and Eliza
beth Malone will return today from
Sacred Heart Academy, in New
York, to be with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John T. Malone.
" Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Diersen an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Claire Marie Diersen,
to Burdette T. Challinor. No date
has been set for the wedding.
John Francis Dugan will arrive
4 today from the University of Notre
Dame, where he is a student, to
spend the Christmas vacation with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
\ Dugan.
Visitors from New Haven and
Nelson county here last week were
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Greenwich, Mrs.
Florence Dawson. Misses Emma
Hagan and Corinne Wimpsett, Mrs.
Nick Greenwell, Mrs. Charles Ma
honey, Miss Sue Hagan, and Mr.
and Mrs. Jasper Johnson.
Lieut.. Frank J. Higgins, recently
returned from overseas and now
stationed at Gary, Ind, spent the
first of the week visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William M. Higgins.
Walter Higgins, of Chattanooga,
was also here to visit with his
brother.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Mrs. e. NJ. Sullivan left Sunday
for Toledo, having been called there
by the illness of her father, Mr.. Eu-
gene Philip Henri.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Mrs. John Long. who was oper-
ated On at st. Joseph's Infirmary,
returned the first of the week to her
home on cherokee drive.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Y Merlin Hogan, a former star Of
the Twin City Baseball League, now
located in Akron, Ohio, will arrive
home today to spend the holidays.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert r. Callahan
and Miss Patricia Callahan arrived
Monday to visit Mr.. Callahan's par
ents, Col. and Mrs. P. H. Callahan.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Edward ]. Aud, who has been
connected with the Rest and Recrea-
ton League in Hammond, Ind, will
be home next week for the holt
days.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

FINANCE COMMITTEE OF
WELFARE LEAGUE, HOG starks BuiIdlng.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

John x. Kinberger, who has been
located In Seattle the past five
years. will arrive home Monday to
spend the holidays with family and
friends.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl BARLEY and
Mrs. Virgil BARLEY have returned
from New Haven, where they were
called by the death of Miss Grace
Whelan.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Misses Frances Malone and Eliza
beth Malone will return today from
Sacred Heart Academy, in New
York, to be with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John T. Malone.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Diersen an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Claire Marie Diersen,
to Burdette T. Challinor. No date
has been set for the wedding.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Robert Harpring arrived Thurs
day from the University of Notre
Dame to spend the holidays with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. g. Har-
hpring.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

John Francis Dugan will arrive
today from the University of Notre
Dame, where he is a student, to
spend the Christmas vacation with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
.Dugan.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

Lieut.. Frank ]. Higgins, recently
returned from overseas and now
stationed at Gary, Ind, spent the
first of the week visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William M. Higgins.
Walter Higgins, of Chattanooga,
was also here to visit with his
brother.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20

George Kremer, Jr., will return
today from Morristown, N. j., to be
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Kremer, during the holt
days.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-12-20
SOCIETY.

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The Dermott news., 1919-01-02
SUGAR SHOWED
 OUR BACKBONE
American Willingness to Give Up Luxury Demonstrated Ma
 tion's War Conscience.
STAND WITH THE ALLIES.
By Reducing Consumption People of the United States kverted Famine at Home In Spite
 of Low Supplies.

The fact that the people of the United States were able to reduce by more than one-hnlf million tons their July, August, September and October consumption of sugar proves conclu- sively that their war conscience was thoroughly awakened and that the country as whole stood ready to fol low the iujunctions of the Government.
 Our normal consumption of sugar in the four month period beginning with July has been 4o0. .Ooo tons per month, total of 100000 for the quarter year.
 In July, when our sugar stringency began to reach it's height. consumption was reduced to 260,0uO tons. In Au- gust only 325ooo tons went into dis tributiou and In September only 219,- ooo tons. In October the distribution fell to @30. .oO0 tons
 If the general public had failed 10 observe the iuiunetions of the Food Administration this country would have been in the throes of Il sugar famine before the end of August. Our visible supplies were so low as to bring great anxiety to those familiar with the sugar situation. They feared that il would be absolutely impossible to reduce consumption 10 point where sugar would no longer be a mere lux ury in the American diet.
 Few accomplishments of the Food Administration will stand forth so pre- doninanUy as this reduced consump- ton of sugar. By it We have been able to bridge over the period of strinEcncy until the new beet and Louisiana cane sugar crops wVre in sight.
 Now the nation Is in position so that if we choose We may return 10 our normal home use of sugar. and Europe, with the release ef ships to go far ahrld. can maintain it's recent rc- stricted rations If, however, those nations are te increase their use of sugar very considerably II must he by our continued sharing with them through limiting GUT own eousnmp- tIuu.
The Dermott news., 1919-01-02

Rebuilt touring cars for sale.
 kessler Matthews Auto Co.
The Dermott news., 1919-01-02
Successful Soiree.

The Belgian Relief Soiree given last spite of the bad weather Mir. w D. Trotter, treasurer of the Dermott Re lief Committee, has forwarded $500 to the Little Rock Headquarters, and 1t is expected that $250 will follow shortly. Mrs. lrion, as Chairman, wishes to thank these ladies who so kindly served who by generous donations or faithful service made the Soiree possible Mrs. Bulloch, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Duerson, Mrs. Lowey, Mrs. Nielsen, Mrs. New man, Misses Smiley. Mason, Vivian Allen. Gertrude Gaddy, Maude and Chrystine Kennedy, Master Lamar Stinson, and all who contributed to the Soiree Thanks are also due MT. Doug las for the use of the Dermott Hotel Ball room, to the Orr Hdw, Co.,, Belser X Dlshongh. the Dermott Hdw. Go. Mir Henry Bordeaux. Wm. McCroskey, and The Dermott News. for their gen erous cooperation.
 The clothing committee, of which Mrs Annie Daniels was chairman. wishes to thank all those who donated clothing, and especially Mir. $ J. T. Wynne who gave new clothing valued a $70.00.
 The next Belgian Relief event will be programme Watch the paper.
 Commission for Relief in Belgium
The Dermott news., 1919-01-02

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