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The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-08-21
Clever Willie.

CHANGING hastily over the pages n
Willie JOhnson's examination papers
the teacher was delighted to see tina
not one of the questions remained I'm
answered. But upon more careful
scrutiny her pride took tumble. Ar
ter nine Of the twelve questions Willie
lad written politely. 81 am sorry tina
this is subject on which I have I
information"
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-08-21
Wax Figures Of Anee stors.

Many ancient families In England
have stored away life sized figures
In wax of their ancestors made at the
time Of the originals death. The Duke
of Norfolk has the figures of three
wives Of one Of his ancestors, which
are kept In glass case at one of his
country seats.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-08-21
First Chief Justice.

John Jay was the first to hold the
office of chief justice Of the United
States and received his appointment
in 1850. he was born In New York,
December II, 1745. John Rutledge was
nominated by the president and was
tho second chief justice of the United
States. He was born In South Caro-
lima in 1889.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-08-21
Worlds Largest Crater.

DR.. b. f. Griggs, who has been ex-
ploring the volcano of Mt. Kntmni, in
Alaska, for the National Geographical
society, announces that this is the
greatest crater in the world, being no
less than nine miles in circumference
and 5000 feet in depth.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-08-21
Prize Mixer.

"A good mixer, isn't her" "You bet.
cha |" replied citizen Of Grudge. "He
can tell more funny stories, borrow
more money, pay less of 1t back, get
more signers to petitions, be elected
to more lodge Offices and do less hon.
est work than any other three men
in town."-Judge. .
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-08-21
Cleans Bronze.

Genuine bronzes may be washed with
good soapsuds and sponge or rag
and wiped dry with soft flannel
cloth or channels. Dirt and stains
may first be removed with flannel
cloth molstened in sweet oil. After
ward polish the bronzes with flannel
or channels.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-08-21
81 HEAD OF HOGS

Three extra good spotted Poland China
brood sows subject to registry. Two
OF these with pig by thorough bred
male
Thirteen shoats, weight 10 pounds each
Five shoats, weight so pounds each
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-08-21
Anothar Editor In Bad.

According to the Wichita Engle, n
editor in a nearby town has move
his press over against the door and T.
having his meals sent In at the win
dow since he let this get by in n so
ciety item: Mrs. Cats popularity Is
evidenced by her NANCY friends in this
City Star.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-08-21
AZ Usual.

"Will you have another cup Of COT
fee2" the landlady asked the boarder.
He shook his head. ".rhe spirit Is will
Ing, hut the coffee Is weak"
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-08-21
IMPLEMENTS, ETC.

Two good farm wagons. Spring
wagon. Top buggy, good condition
7-foot Mccormick binder, runs good.
Two mowers one 5-foot Mccormick and
one 5-foot Standard, good condition.
l0-foot Osborne hay rake. Wagon bed
hay frame. Good disc harrow. Two
good disc cultivators. John Deere corn
planter with fertilizer attachments.
Two drag harrows. S-hole fertilizer
drill. Gang pillow. Good 16-inch rid
ing pillow. 16-inch Moline-Sattley rid
ing pillow. Platform scales, 100 pounds
capacity. Nearly new United States
cream separator. Good grindstone.
Two fair sets double harness. Set
single harness. Household goods and
other articles.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-08-21
leather-Lunned.

"'Hold on, Williamr commands
voice in patent-leather shoes. running
down the stairs, all pink with haste"
-Pearson's Magazine.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-08-21
House for Sale.

Nice new cottage. S rooms and
bath. lot 40 by $50, close in. In
quire at this office.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-08-21
c., S. LaRue's Public Sale

sell public auction farm miles
Nashville the following property
beginning at 10 a. m.
Thursday, August %
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-08-21
II HORSES AND MULES

7-year-old black mare, weight 1900
Smooth mouth bay mare, weight 125O
Span 5 and year old brown horses,
weight 1850 each
Past 3-year-old brown horse, weight
HOO
Two 2-year-old horse colts
Two 2-year-old mules, 10 hands high
Yearling mule, good one
Sucking mule
IS HEAD OF CATTLE
S-year-old Jersey COW
6-year-old red cow
6-year-old roam cow
5-year-old black Jersey
Four young cows with calves by side
5-year-old red cow
Two 2-year-old steers
Two yearling steers
Good yearling Red Poll bull
Good yearling Shorthorn bull
Two yearling red heifers
Yearling Jersey heifer
Seven veal calves
TWO GOOD FORD CARS AT
PRIVATE SALE
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-08-21

subcribe for your daily paper at the
News Office.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-08-21

removed until terms complied with.
HOLLAND, Liberal L. L.
C. S. LARUE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-28

just 81 citizens only IA additional have
their first
In letter asking for surveys establishments
12 firms of AZ, oreignborn
1885, 3 natuazed which exactly the
Labor Departments statistics have thousand
dre and S 81 1853 81
still aliens have tabuaon the
the
(See table at the end Of this atceto be found page eight
The melting calls for watchfu when per
cent of Mexican 94 ugarian
81 of Creeks IS Croaans 6
and 81 OF Austrian employed the question:
not subjects of the flag
The establishments calculated the
ates The United Aluminium Company
at 20 the Goodyear Rubber Company 80 Wilson
Co. 30 cent the Fshmann Mailing Company the
Nneve Coal and Coke Company the PfiserVog
Leather Company 100 the Wrhngton Company
100 cent the Standard Roller Bearing
Baltimore Copper Smelling Rolling
and the Grasselli Chemical Company at 395
Strike and how closely
trial related.
have lists the of which indicate
exclude from their shops all aliens all
not read and write talk language (Note-Thse tvo lists
rred to By Mr. Kaufman, (1) the
rith number of employees whch sc ero
co firms which v ctizsns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-28
The characterization Bill

Its name officially is the Smith Bankhead Bill, and
its title is "A bill to promote the educa ton Of native
lliterates, of persons unable to understand and
the English language and of oher resident persons of
foreign birth; to provide for cooperation with the
states in the education of such persons in the English
language, the fundamental principles of government
and citizenship the elements of knowledge pertaining
to self-support and homemakng and in such other
work will assist in preparing such iterates and for
eignborn persons for successful living and intelligent
American citizenship.
For the present fiscal year ending June 80
100000 is provided and annually thereafter until
1926 $l2, 100000
For the purpose of cooperating with the several
states and preparing Teachers supervisors and direct
ors there is Immediately appropriated for the use of
the several states for the fiscal year ending June 60
1919 $25OOOO and thereafter $4,000 annually
10 secure the benefits of this act each state shall
equal its Federal appropriation
No state shall participate until it has required the
instruction for at least 200 hours year of iteratc
and non English-speakng minors Of sixteen and over
Zach state receives money in proportion to the
number of its illterates and of persons unable to
speak, read or write English.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-28
/LLITER44CY is pick-and-shorel es-
tate, q life sentence to mentality.
Democracy may not hare fixed classes
and suruiue.

Their boundaries fxedno wilderness behind
"The
the Republic
multtudes shall
What have ntpreneured random will
insignificant by the which millions
approaching
However others Of destiny but
follow through spaneled
Progress shall ugly promptly
Offset the keaway proving
still land Of boundess willing
worker always make a himself.
There his prospects
be ignorance
resources and his constitutional right to share them
However, there such oeight millions according
the 1910 census) Of and millions
yet read English and those
speak 1t, at least half do read write language
But consider
tons challenge It, would hesitate double the
jeracy army suggests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-28

leacy required by the
annd by the War Department, $685. 249
understand write ettersh
To "The York; of
"For
Smith of
the
at 249
seemed indicate
From "Tho Magazine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-28

the conditions that sua
ton will grow this multitude finds
that America liberty that there discrimination here?
Sheer sehshness We cannot
reduce living by INSULT.
cen and the supple when we suffer
the continuance OF conditions which
the of
If there claims this class that NUM-
Der exceeds populations than the whole non
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-28

white negroes apas that
that
lterates
white and colGred combined 9perce
The 986t95 were unable
TO read American the family
unable read
stand written printed
able
to
Above ALL stands that, while
that fighting
background of
knew only his neighbo
foreign language
But need
The horde
sf "eade m requires attention. These later have
ciaiy unasslmabe For only
Greece within
and Of all the forebon resident years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-28
ZF a hundred million Of US stand TO.
gether, ace must think together
and that arithout foreign accent.

lation than
populations of Nevada Arizona Idaho Msspp
Rhode Island
Florida women
children of all the the Msspn
The South leads iiteracy
More than
States have been Approximately of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-28
We Demand

WE. must not be tried by inquest.
WE demand the right to vindcate the merit of
systems wherever their integrity is questioned
maigned.
WE. demand the right to regulate the cheating scales
upon which the republic is weighed by its llsvshers
WE demand the right to protect unintelligence from
Esau bargains with hucksters of traiterous creeds
We demand the right to present and our
to the unlettered mass-yhose benightedness ard
ready prejudces continually invite exploitation.
WE demand the right vaccinate czedulous inexper
fence against Bolshevism and kindred plaques.
WE demand the right render all those whom deem
fit to fight for flag fit also vote and to prosper
under its folds.
WE demand the right bring the American language
to every American, to qualify each nhabitant of
these United States for self-determination self
upft and self-defence.
From Herbert Koufn7ans appeal for the Anecanizoton Bill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-28

ing recruits from the ranks of teracy
AS early December
confuse the Old Worlds
economic
"The Allies have
victory There untrod miles
franchises the
Yesterday Esau
and
"Now the potagepot
must privileged
but they
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-28

a " outbreaks Of hoof and mouth dis
ease toould compel instant re-
medal iatcs ond funds to contain, the
menace ,ritI,in bonds. 1t is eren more
incumbent upon us to defend healthy
citizenship against ciuic incapables.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-28

THE fol0W5ug statement the Of dlienisn and
dateracy mode BY Herbert Kaufman to the Senate
Committee Education and Labor only teU days before
the beginning OF the greet steel strike 1t is particularly
Interesting ueW of the industrial struggle oao qonq
on0 struggle IN 1chch Uolent and revolutionary leaders
haze aligned for disruption purposes racial elements
from all parts Of the Old UOWd-the ercan the 2O-
Amer1con, the ant-Ame1can the ignorant and the ht-
crate Dr. Kaufman for gear past has devoted himself
and his 0hole time to the study of Amecansna as special
assistant to Franklin K Lane, Secretary Of the INTERIOR
who has tho subject close at heart.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-28

WITH 5000, 900 persons in Amer.
lea practically beyond the reach
OF inspiration and conference, un-
able to read an american document or
newspaper, sce tempt the agents OF dis
rupti0n.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-28

N CHAIRMAN:I that this one hearing should
I'VE be quite sufficient for this
4 Il bill popular name, Americanaton bill
has had its hearings before the
testimony
eloquent plea for we
Our this bilthey
uent the problem There
land until have ignorance English
Speaking Patriotic societies. chambers commerce.
Gators manufacturers health
citizens Of the Republic prompt
Senator
discomfort mumbng
lea before everywhere seek
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-28

ee Million Deaf to the English Tongue Five Half Million
tied WorThee Whom Exploit Make p Our Proletar
By Herbert Kaufman

Special assistant the Secretary of the charge
The Lamar register., 1919-04-30
HEAVY RAINS
Continuation of the Heavy, Rainfall
all Over the Valley Makes Sea-
son Backwa ard.

The past week has been one Of con-
tinual rains, every day witnessing the
fall of some moisture, the total amount
being over three inches. II has caus-
ed a return of the unusual bad con-
dition of the roads which has prevail
ed for the past five months all over
this section. The big rain of the week
occurred on Sunday and was accom-
panied in the territory north Of the
river and east to Bristol, Granada and
Holly, with a heavy fall of small hail
reaching n depth in some places of
six inches. 1t is the first season that
the hail. has beat the hail insurance
agents into the game, and as a re-
suit what loss was inflicted is all loss
to our farmers.
Heavy floods were caused in the
towns of Holly and Granada and all
traffic was tied up for some hours.
both road and railroad. II was one
OF the heaviest rainfalls known here
at this time Of the year. and record
breaker for early hail.
The Lamar register., 1919-04-30
Court House Wainscoting.

That is not hog wire fence they
are putting around the court house.
The hogs are all in Washington now.
Our local officials are all right. 1t
is just the foundation for new peb-
Bile dash wainscoting they are putting
around the brick walls to keep out
coolies or any other parasites on the
body polite. The building is getting
to be one of the really old land marks
of the town now, and needs careful
protection as a historical relic. As a
court house it has served its time and
the county needs building common
surate with the public business, and
needs il badly.
The Lamar register., 1919-04-30
Money to Loan
Plenty OF Cheap Money
for good Farm and City
Loans. Call and see me.
l.. WRIT MHRKH n M

f. NJ. willoughby is visiting in Den
yer this week.
Roy f. Cooper spent Monday in
Pueblo ON business.
j. r. Gould went TO Las Animas
this afternoon on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Burger went to
Pueblo the first of the week for a few
days visit.
Mrs. Tom Hover went to Las Ami
mas yesterday to visit her cousin,
Mrs. Mitchell.
Mrs. N. Ellen Lee who has been
visiting in Denver for the past three
months, returned home yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred W. Marx left
Yesterday for Los Angeles, where they
expect to spend a short vacation
E. C. Gee, cashier of the American
State Bank at Granada, was trans
acting business at the county seat to-
day.
John Duncan came up from Holly
today to inspect the tank and see if
he could use it in the real estate bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Corning. who
have spent the winter in Lamar, re-
turned to their May Valley home this
week.
Eugene Shilling, who has been in
France for some months, wired his
parents this week of his arrival in
New York.
A. r. Pultz on last Friday purchas-
ed the Allyn Cole residence on South
Fifth street and is now moving his
family to their new home. The price
paid was $500. Mr.. Cole expects to
build another residence this summer
ON his lots north of the old residence.
The Lamar register., 1919-04-30
Presbyterian Church.

AS suggested by the United States
government Sunday, May 4, will be
observed as a day of thanksgiving and
consecration. All patriotic citizens
are glad to express their gratitude to
and appreciation of the men who won
the victory. The church is glad to
respond to the call Of the government
now as always.
The war was fought for Christian
principles.
Sunday school at 9;45 a. m. Is the
world growing smaller? Are we
growing larger? Which? Come and
see.
Morning worship IL a. m. Sermon
subject, "A Call to Patriots"
The Young Peoples meeting be-
gins at Z p. m. Subject, Serving
God" Sergeant Barrie Curran will
tell of his experiences at the front.
At the evening service at o'clock
Mr.. Robert A. Moore, just back from
overseas service will speak.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all interested in these services. A
hearty welcome awaits everyone at
tending.
ID. G. MacLennan, Minister.
The Lamar register., 1919-04-30
MURDER AT PLAINS
Postmaster Garrett Killed by Neighbor
in Quarrel Over Fence.

w. o. Garrett, postmaster at Plains,
Colorado, community south of Hol-
ly, was shot last Wednesday after
room and killed by his neighbor, AL
ONO Sheneman. The trouble arose
over division fence, and few of the
particulars are known. Mr.. Shene-
man came to Holly Thursday morning
and surrendered to the local officers.
UndersheriG Rhodenbaugh went down
and brought him to the county jail.
The coroner's inquest was held on
Saturday and Sheriff Downing and
Deputy District Attorney Hillyer went
down to represent the state. Attor-
ney Gordon represented the defend
ant. 1t seems the parties agreed on
the location of the fence. and Garrett
rode over horseback to see the work
started. A dispute arose and Shene-
man drew revolver and shot at
Garrett. He missed and Garrett start
ed to leave when Sheneman fired n
second shot hitting him in the back
and passing through his body. He
lived long enough TO make a dying
statement of his version of the trouble.
The coroner's jury brought in a yer
dict of killed by gunshot would in
flieted by Sheneman. The latter is
now in Jail here.
The Lamar register., 1919-04-30
TANK ARRIVES
Lamar Turns Out Tremendous
Crowd to Greet Little Zeb."

When the special train bearing the
Victory Loan tank, the famous Lit
tie Zeb," arrived in Lamar ut 2:45 to-
day there was veritable mob in
town to greet it. The tank at once
gave a demonstration of its prowess
by turning from the ear onto the
freight depot platform and riding
down the platform to the street and
thence down Nam street to the opera
The Lamar register., 1919-04-30
J. A. BROOKSHIRE, Representative
LAMAR, COLORADO

Mr.. and Mrs. Short returned to
their home in Wichita after visit
with Mrs. Shorts father. X. w. Creech
in Lamar.
Mrs. c. T. Knuckey received word
the first Of the week that DIR. Knuck-
ey had landed in New York and hoped
soon to be able to return home.
Miss Bracket, X. N, who has been
at the Lamar General hospital, left
for Denver last week where she has
accepted more lucrative position.
Mrs. w. S. Partridge, vice-chairman
of the state woman's committee on
Victory Loan. was in attendance at
the meeting today on the arrival Of
the tank.
Lieut.. Shelby Gamble wired his
father, J. f. Gamble of Wiley. this
week that he had returned from
France. He had been on the fighting
front for over a year there.
Mrs. ]. T.. Campbell entertained on
Friday afternoon n large number Of
ladies at Monte Carlo Whist. Mrs.
Hochbaum. a house guest of Mrs.
Campbell. was the inspiration for this
delightful party.
Mrs. X. A. Shanner was up from
Holly yesterday visiting friends.
Miss Kessler and Miss Bunker, reg
istered nurses from Denver, arrived
in Lamar Tuesday to take charge of
the Lamar General hospital.
J. j. Thoman, one of the old pioneers
of Lamar, died last Friday at the La
Junta hospital after a long illness.
The funeral services were held in La
mar on Sunday and burial was made
in Riverside cemetery, the funeral be-
ing conducted under the auspices of
the Lamar Lodge of Odd Fellows.
Fred Kelsey had his fine new APP
person s nicely groomed last Satur-
day and on Sunday took party of
friends to Holly for real pleasure
jaunt. Then came the storm and Fred
made it back in not more than twice
the time a Hennery could have done
it. Then of course on Monday the
car had to go back for a new groom
ing. Verify the way of the auto bug
is hard and his days full of woe.
The Lamar register., 1919-04-30
Liberty Loan Meeting.

Last Thursday evening Liberty
Loan meetings were held in Lamar
and Wiley at which Kitty Mccoy. an
American soldier. who fought through
most Of the late war. was the princi-
pal speaker. He made an interesting
talk and had passed through some
thrilling experiences.
The Lamar register., 1919-04-30
District Court.

Judge Hollenbeck is still holding
court in Lamar, and is rapidly clear
ing up the big docket. 1t is the long
est term of the district court held
here for some years.
The Lamar register., 1919-04-30
W. o. w. Meeting.

Lamar Camp w. o. w. is taking in
a big class of new members this week
and will have a big time. The camp
is growing rapidly now.
The Lamar register., 1919-04-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Short returned Ia
their home in Wichita after a visit
with Mrs. Shorts father. X. w. Creech
in Lamar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-07

sion." This, he added, had been rol-
 lowed by a great passion for expenditure
 and pursuit of pleasure by those of inn
 provident and self-indulgent tendencies Popular extravaganza, he declared, had
 naturally led to governmental extrava- gance, as a result of which the aver age American family would be called upon to pay in federal taxes for the year ending June 30. 1920. about s2S5, compared with s36. 75 in 1914, an increase of 5S9 per cent in this particular factor of the cost of living. High prices resulting | from inadequate production and deple- | tion of supplies have, he said, but | served to whet the appetite of the spend l thrift, He protests as vigorously as the | prevalent man against the high cost of 1 the necessities of life. but he eagerly pays high prices for luxuries and other
 non-essentials, and for early service he | is often willing to pay a premium above ! the market price.
 l With so many people in this spend- thrift mood, so many out bidding each other for some of the necessities and most of the luxuries of life, any ma teral reduction in the high cost of liv- l ing seems remote possibility. Every
 individual and every organization of IT, | individual and every or organization ot in-
 sist in bringing our people back to the practice of rational economy
 | Despite what Mir. Day characterized as | the present unparalleled passion for
 needless spending" he said there had
 been an unprecedented increase in the amount of life insurance written in the 1 United States in the present wear. Statis- | tics gathered for the Association of Life l Insurance Presidents placed the total volume of new insurance for the year at
 s7712, ,O00.oOo. compared with A.6o0 GOO for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-07

Licensed chahffeurs in Michigan total 49, 2S5.