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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-03
REAL ESTAI 4QARDS
IN BUILDING CAMPAIGN
Ten Thousand Members of National
Association Pledge Support 10
United States Department of
Labor

In the nationwide building CAM
paign now being carried on by the
United States department OF labor.
the Own Your -Own-Home branch Of
the work, under Faul c. Murphy, has
enlisted wide cooperation. Ten thou
sand members OF the National Asso-
citation OF Real Estate boards have
pledged themselves TO work with the
department In it's effort to stimulate
interest in the construction Of dwell
ings. and many cities have enlisted In
the build now" movement
According to estimates the United
States ie now something like half
million houses short OF the number
actually needed. Rents have risen to
a point that encourages Investigation
into the cost OF building and a survey
OF present conditions has given as
surance that aftcr-the-war costs are
not prohibitory. Veal estate values
have not advanced In proportion to
other values and there is much to as
sure prospective builders according 10
statistics gathered by the public
works and construction division of
the departments information and ed
ucation service.
Mr.. Murphy, before taking hold Of
the Own " our Own Home work. had
started In Portland, Greg. where he is
president OF the local realty board.
Plans for tho building OF fffty houses,
and there are evidences Of confidence
In revival Of construction work in
many parts Of the state. A special
cam paign in Oregon will give local aid
70 the governments effort to hasten
the spring activity In all lines OF con-
struction work. The fact that the de-
mobilization OF the army has released
many men expert in the building
trades furnishes unusual opportunities
to employ labor and 10 furnish a, soIu-
ton OF the most pressing problems OF
Industrial readjustment
In connection with the Own-Your-
Own-Home movement there liz re-
ported a decided tendency to apply
artistic ideas ard to adhere to the
most modern plans. SO that better and
more beautiful cities may develop as
result Of after-the-war enterprise in
building.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-03

game hinae!r II is this yisu OF the
Monroe Doctrine which treats the
American Continents rs a game pre-
serve for the United states, that has
made the Central and South Amer,-
can states suseicious OF ar. and In
order to promote friendly relations
and mutual confidence. the sooner and
NOR" decisvely Il is repudiated tho
better. Such a view Of the Monroe
Doctrine could nor be accepted by the
Conference at Paris because moon
sistsnt with the principle ut rrosnee-
ing small nations; but the conference
would probably not be ayerss 10 n
declaration that foreign states shall
not acquire by force or by cession any
part OF tho american Continent. or of
We taian1s adjacent thereto
Right there the heart of the oues-
ton Ia touched The Monroe Doc
trine never has been widely regarded
and certainly never used for the terri
toriai ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF the rnit.d
States, There are those, especially
among the formerly privileged
classes whom Lodge and other reac-
nonarie- represent SO piau..biy. VIII,
feel that all Latin America is a special
preserve for exploration by citisers
or The Unite states. The adoption Of
the league plan will put them I'm their
place and furnish an honest intsrpres
tat.an Of the Monroe Doctrine q the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-03

his recent return TO America ne has
lectured in several Southern cities.
IT has been said Of Or. McNeiil that
his mind is all daylight. The utter
lack of half-tones or sensitive re-
serves characterize all his sermons
In no instance does he seek 10 cvade
the issue with a ferwent mysticism
which would battle and leave uneatis-
fed a logical mini His argument is
clear. obvious. forceeul and, above all,
many sidsd, He. ,does not take ad-
vantage Of tho orators unanswera BILE
position by stating any truth he does
not attempt 60 prove by logical arru-
meat Scotch burr and a Scotch
hurior evidence theIaselves all
throu1', hLs tzlkR
In Or. Cohern's lecturer the inta11sat
Ia well divided between religion,
science ana history. Ills almost boy
tS3t emu uHla&sFa over {He u16rVeIt GUS
strides made In the past twenty-five
years in digging W evidences Of the
customs of the ancient peoples of
EEypt and pslestine liz confagiously
communicated tn his audience. This
man. sith ougf1 not we'll known in the
South. II perhaps the forerloet Bihli-
cal srchaeoioeist ~ this country His
lectures have been given before The
greatest mblies IN America
Or. cohern brings with him 80
Richmond and exhibits al his lee
lures quaint relics and pieces Of
5eweiry taken with his own hands
from the ruins Of atty buried Loo
r.. c. Both Of thege distinguished
scholars and lecturers deliver short
talks at the John Marshall RI igh
School auditorium each night at s.i6
+. M. Richmonders who viii rpend
ten minutes IN listening to either OF
them win ueed no further proof OF
their exceptional ability to er.terrain
and instruct
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-03
E|GHT-H0UR DAY IS
GROWING POPULAR
Factories and Busincss Houses show
Marked Tendency to Adopt

Ofhcials OF the working conditions
service have found marked tendency
toward the adoption OF the eight hour
day IN factories and other business
establishn ents where the day now
exceeds that length. The eight-hour
day. they have found, mems in al
most every instance an increase In
production over that for the nine
or ten hour DAY. Moreover. $he
longer day stretches out TO abnormal
len 9Th when the lunch time and the
time required IN going 10 and from
work Is added.
Even the eight-hour DAY becomes
ten when luncn time and time rcquir-
ed for travel are added for the work
men most fortunately placed Others
who live farther from their work may
spend considerably more time In what
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-03

comfortable Is the en-
49, eordiAie between the governor
Virginia and his Apprentices to
No otsce. The receipienta OF Ins
efnatortai bounty bear In mind
11r bsnents and. In due season, re-
n xAsm ia kind.
ss Aaoe observations arise from the
DG1utment of the governor as d.
1900 81 the r., r. a. r. railroad Ivy
~ oerporatior commission. True, it
15 much OF a Job, as Jobs gn, though
4 xons for lifetime. It pays no sal
q but II docs carry with ct an an
n p&s4 cv~r shs Tine. which ira
xoe1or can use even after his term
- esssrsor expires. The. appoint
ak shows that at least the gov
0xS political dependents are not
sful. for the arrangement alp
N ~ have been engineered en-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-03
MUTUAL BACK SCRATCHING.

tirely by the two men now an ne
commission. who were planed there ~
the governors grace They oonati'uta
a majority az the commission. So Tar
MS is known to the outside world, thay
have always implicitly ooeyed the
governor and respected biz every
W ish.
We would Ike 20 believe that tho
appointment Of the governor r. his
new job gas entirely spontaneous
or the part of the two commissioners
who are deeply obligated to him. but
OF that aiAs. we FAUST ever remain In
DOUBT ~' r''-
Nevertheless, we venture tn suggest
that the governor affix TO the outer
door OF his Office "A coat~of arms con-
sistlng OF s. curry comb ram pant on a
field vert. with ths motto. Scratch
my back and ( will scratch yours"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-03
= RARE OPPORTUNITY UNDERESTIMATE.

Wv Of the recent vigorous re-
- interest in religion In Rich
UocaEfoncd BY Mr., Sundays
SalEn. It rs most surprising how
psopie. comparatively. are avail
OF the opportunity OF
1Ag these distinguished gentle
Or. John McNeill and Dr. Cam
n. Cobern. who have been
to Richmond By the z. NJ G,
IN give . series of lectures on sub
~ which have y universal psrrna-
4 Appeal Practically the oniy SIX
NATION which suggests Itself In that
- Thousands of Richmonders who
rmld ~ expected 10 welcome the op-
kmnlty cf hearing events and sub
3 at vital interest expounded and
11M1ncd In a manner convincing 10
- and thoroughly interesting TO
man or woman OF intelligence, are
familiar with the names and
oxs OF shess gentlemen and con-
eutly do not know that their lec-
- dtlfsr In any way from any other
1Sds revival
WORD or two on the life and uni
Of Or. McSeifl should
1D Interesting. He was born IN
nnd and educated at Edinburgh
nsuaty- AFTER serving az pastg
Dsgsi OF the largest churches in
1urBh. London and Liverpool. he
- - Canada and engaged in
Ual1st1c work for eiAteen years.
. n1Docia.tAd for a. portion Of ibis
Nth the late Or. Dwight L.
~ He came TO the United States
mt1r Of a great church in Dem
mmA remained there untn 1915.
- ~ resigned to return TO Eng
- engage In war work. He
- - religious secretary Of the
ri u. NJ. C. A. III England.
80. Egyp, and Palestine, Since
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-03

e0eatD Of the league of nations
- Doaa mort insssterc that such an
n4toa1l organization would
|31G0 The Monroe doctrine, thai
11onai policy OF the United States
~ haa never been formulated into
10 argument rs most effectively
- Of by President Lowell Of
I'D university. WHO'S recent de-
EN1tA Senator Lodge was one ~
otable occasions In the political
~ ~ the year. In a special ar
ex4tten for the League to En-
Peace. DIR. Lowell says:
- are sssailed With plausible
ents that the league viii de-
~ Monroe Doctrine; whereas
ods ne protection OF the Mon
*DC&r1ne over the whole world.
0csxine means many things.
s1Dads to naear1 even more. A
op3e state. and many more
&c ~ not dare TO state. a view
G1nrce Doctrine that would
- upset BY = League OF Ma
n view n that NOT only must
nn4rjes not acquire any part
0ktments. but that we shall
1elss the territory OF our
1hensvsr II Is our interest t.
~ man who owns q game
rot only anxious 10 keep
but objects 10 a game
nghtda hixn 70 XIII The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-03
SHELLS AS PROOF OF
i7-YEAR LOCUSTS IN 100:

Lcesburg. Va. April 2--As proof
that the seventeen year locusts were
around Winchester, Va, in 1902.
George w. Bershhereer. a farmer.
last saturday exhibited q shoebox fill
ed with tho shells of the locusts which
he said. were gathered by his children
during May ana June of that year
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-03
Is really illnir working eav.

~ really thcir working day.
Many en- ployers have written to enc
Hervice asking information as TO the
best ways OF reducing their workinr
day 10 eight hours. both for tir,e work
and for piecewcris. The service has
found that England, in particular has
SHOWN strong drift toward shorten
ing hours OF labor. recent strikes hav-
ing been called there for n thirty
hour week, and Lord Leverhulme hav-
ING recently. introduced the stx-hour
day in his own plant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-03

The production Of the animal fats.
exclusive OF butter fat, equal to but
10 per cent OF the vegetable oil out
put of tho United States in 1912, rose
In 1917 to nearly 30 per cent. In
Guiding butter. In 1914 the quantity OF
animal fats was approximately twice
while IN 1917 the production OF vhe
two classes Of fats and oils was nee.,v
the same
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-03
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS

Staunton. Va, April .--According
to statement made yesterday by Miss
Elsie Moffctt, in charge of the Boys'
and Girls Agricultural clubs in the
county, tho clubs now have O. mem
bership OF about 200. There are or
e. nizations at Waynesboro, Fishers
Vile, Mt. Sidney, Churchville, and
Midway. Clubs are about to bo form
ed at the Beverley Manor Academy,
Mint Spring and Centervilie.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-03

or the more than 500 known vars~
ties OF the soy bean which have been
grown on ths government testing
farms, ar present only about fifteen
are handled commercially by seed
men.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-03


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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-03

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Observation-Disclosures
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-11-06
DOCTOR E. E. LUsK.
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION

RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION.
The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exam-
ination for the county Of Harrison,
Iowa, to be held at Logan and Mis-
souri, Valley on December 13, 1919, to
fill the. position of rural carrier at
Dunlap, Missouri Valley, Mondamin,
and Persia, and vacancies that may
later occur on rural routes from other
postoffices inthe above mentioned
county. The examination will be OPP
en- only to citizens who are actually
domiciled in the territory of post
office in the county and who meet the
other requirements set forth in Form
No. 1877. Admission Of women will
be limited to the widows Of U. S. sol
diers, sailors, or marines, and to the
wives of U. S. soldiers, sailors, or
marines who are physically disquali-
fled for examination by reason of in
juries received in the line of military
duty, This form and application
blanks may be obtained from the
offices mentioned above or from the
United States Civil Service Commits
sion at Washington, d. c. Applica-
tions should be forwarded to the Com
mission at the earliest practicable
date.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-11-06
GEORGE w. HARDY.

Son of James and Minerva Hardy,
was born in Indiana in 1S43, died at
his home in Raglan township, Nov.
2, 1919, aged 76 years. He had lived
in this, one township about 81 years.
Was married to Julia A.. Wake
field, daughter of James and Sarah
Wakefield, in 1868, in this county
To them 10 children were born, one
dying ip infancy, and James K. died
8 years ago. Those still living are:
William e. of Denver, Colo, Mrs. G.
d Metcalf, Spokane, Wash, Newton
G., Seattle, Wash, Mrs. j. A. Platt,
Spokane, Wash, Clayton A. Hardy,
Mondamin, Iowa, Ed R. Hardy, Story
City Iowa, Mrs. w. A.. LaMay Mo,
Valley, Iowa, Mrs. D. P. Erixofr, Mon
DAMN, Iowa. There are 15 grand
children and 1 great-grandchild.
George Hardy was one of ten chill
dren, two boys dying in infancy
Norman, Joseph and James are also
deceased. Dell, Sam, Rome and Mrs
Milton Merchant. of Logan, and Rush
of Mo Valley, are among the living
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-11-06
w. w. MIDDLETON.

Born in Wayne county, Ohio. Sept.
8, 1927, died in Modale, Iowa, Novem-
ber 2, 1919, aged 92 years. Decease. 4
grew to manhood in Ohio, and there
married Miss Swisher in 1846. She
bore him 6 children, Wiley, Allen and
Warren, and three died in infancy in
an epidemic of scarlet fever with the
mother in 1866.
Later he came to Iowa, and here
married Katherine Mintun, daughter
of John Mintun, an honored pioneer
of this county. She bore him 12 chill
dren, four of whom died in infancy
and Ella, who died in Washington
state, and survive by 10 grandchil-
dlen, Z great-grandchildren and one
great great grandchild. Five live in
this vicinity with growing families of
their own, all good and useful citi-
zens. They are George, William, Car
rie Beebe, Hattie, Mead and Ira.
In 1875 VIM. Middleton leased of
Edmond Burke, father of w. j.
Burke, of the State Savings Bank,
their home farm and cared for it as
for his own for 22 years. without one
word of doubt or dispute between
them in all that time Mr.. Burke died
in 1892. Mr.. Middleton retired to his
cottage home in Mnda1e wharo ho
lived in quiet and comfort, surround
ed by his family and attended by his
faithful wife, who survive him.
Few men carried to so great de-
gree the respect and confidence of his
neighbors and the devotion of his
family.
The funeral services were held
Monday, conducted by Rev. Price of
Mo. Valley, and the interment was in
Magnolia.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-11-06
PIsGAH SCHOOL NOTES.

The Commercial Law and Short
hand classes had chicken supper
Thursday night in the school building
rooms. Nothing was left, so we take
it for granted that everybody enjoy
ed themselves.
The Philadelphians of the Junior
High school gave short program last
Friday afternoon for the Senior High
school.
On Friday afternoon Miss Beryl
Buckley gave very pleasing sketch
for the benefit Of the school children.
Later in the evening she gave "Mr.
Antonio" at the Gem, as the opening
number of the Lecture Course. Her
work was enthusiastically received by
a large crowd.
Miss Gibedson was i'll last week,
missing one day of school.
A pep meeting was held Friday af-
ternoon after the appearance of Miss
Buckley. Several new yells and songs
were practiced.
The Third and Fourth grades gave
ia program Friday afternoon for the
mothers of the pupils. Over thirty
were there, and thoroughly enjoyed
the entertainment. Lunch was served
ut 3 o'clock.
A practice game will be held in the
gym, with Moorhead on Wednesday
night. A large crowd is expected.
Admission free.
A girls basket ball game was sched-
uled for October 25. withsLitle Sioux
but was postponed because Sioux was
not prepared to meet US.
Editors: Pauline Fairchild and Fac
Emmerson, 9Th Grade.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-11-06
CINCINNATI ITEMS.


George l.. Smith and Miss Margaret
Winther were married last Saturday
in Omaha. The bride has been teach
ing the school in the northeast part
Of the township, and her home is near
Pisgah. The groom is the well known
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Smith of
this township. Mr.. and Mrs. Ross
Coulthard and Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Smith will tender reception to the
young couple at the Ross Coulthard
home this coming Wednesday even
ing. The young couple may decide
to locate for the present at the juno
ton. Their friends wish them hap
/ py voyage over the sea of life.
| Almond II. Cleaver and wife spent
last Wednesday IN Omaha, visiting
his sister, Mrs. Thomas Allen, who is
confined in a hospital there and who
| is not gaining as her friends would
like.
| Mrs. Hazel Coulthard had the mis-
fortune Thursday evening to fall down
the cellar stairs in her home, rcceiv-
ing severe bruises, but no permanent
injury. She was able the next day
4 to make drive to Omaha with her
husband.
Quite number from this township
attended an initiation at the Com
mandery at Council Bluffs last We'd
nesday. Most of the company on the
train appeared in lively spirits. but
two of them, Frank T. Wilson and
Ned Irwin, now of Mondamin. ap-
peared detected and anxious. 1t was
learned later that they were candi-
dates for initiation. A class of four
teen was admitted.
Mrs. Flora Wentworth, who has
been spending some time at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff
Cleaver, returned to her home in
Blair last Saturday. Mrs. Wentworth
is one of the few in the community
who draw world war pension for
herself and children. She also has
the benefit of war risk insurance
carried by her late husband, John
Wentworth.
Mrs. H. R. Coulthard entertained
at her home last Thursday evening
in honor of Miss Susie Williamson
and Miss Merva Beebee. Invited
guests were Mr.. Zone Wood and Ivar
Coulthard.
| Mrs. Eleanor Shelter left last Fri.
| day for Omaha, where she has ac.
.cepted a good position. She spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. ane
Mrs. Hopley.
! The Quist home entertained th'
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-11-06
GREETINGS.

After year spent away from home
it is a pleasure to be once more among
familiar scenes and faces. For lit
tie more than week have been
preparing an office where I might
carry on my work, and at last I am
now ready to attend to such calls as
may come. Many will know the loca-
tion at once, when 1.-THE old Doctor
Colt place on Erie street" is mention
ed. To such as did not know Doctor
Colt it will be enough to say that my
new office is almost directly across
the street north Of the postoffice.
Some have asked If I was "glad
that went to the arnny?" In reply
to this question can only say that
am not an army man, and though
have twice served my country in time
of need, did not do so at either time
because of desire to take an outing
but solely because l felt that my
services were needed. So far as
financial considerations were concern
ed, l believe that can truthfully say
that very few doctors received but a
small proportion of money as salary
in the army of what they would have
earned in the same time in their prac-
.tice at home. No one acquainted with
the facts can honestly say that the
physicians who entered the army dur
ing the World War did SO from mer-
cenary motives.
To those who were my friends when
/ went away, / wish to give very
cordial invitation to call and renew
that friendship. To those who wish
me well want to say that, though 1
may not have had the pleasure of
meeting you, l shall take delight in
adding you to the long list Of my
friends. To all, both the old friends
and the new, I wish to extend my
most cordial greetings.
Sincerely,
DOCTOR E. E. LUSK.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-11-06
AUTUMN COMMERCIAL CLUB
49, MEETING.

The annual autumn meeting of the
Commercial Club was held in the spa
cious dining room of the Christian
church, last night, with over hun
dred representative business men and
farmers in attendance.
Mayor Pike welcomed the many
visitors and plead for a closer CO.
operation between the farmers of the
community and the business men.
The ladies of the church served an
elegant and most bountiful three
course supper, which was greatly en-
joyed by the men.
After the repast, President w. AL
len Jones called the meeting to order
and introduced number Of speakers,
who fully explained the new stock
yards, or Concentration Plant. as it
is Officially called. This proposition
means big thing for the hog raisers
of Harrison and adjoining counties.
and the farmers present were not
slow in seeing the advantage. Many
who had already subscribed toward
the building Of it, doubled their sub
scription and nearly all of them vol
unteered to go out and solicit stock.
With these men behind the PROPOSE
ton, it is bound to go through now,
and go through in hurry.
This meeting, the first of many to
be held, did a great deal toward bring
ing the farmer and the merchant to-
gether in closer understanding Of
the problems confronting the other
and should be the beginning of much
closer relationship between the men
living in town and those in the coun-
try.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-11-06
CALHOUN ITEMS

Roy Runkles and family of near
Mobiles Lake were Sunday visitors at
the Samuel Runkles hornss Il
Miss Eftella Marion ofSNeols, snd
Miss Clover Purdy were over Sunday
visitors at the John Donnelson home.
Hialmer scoe Of Kennard, Neb.,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo Nordeen and
little daughter Frances, and Miss Es-
ther Scoe of Mo. Valley, were the
Sunday guests of their mother, Mrs.
John Scoe.
Corn husking is going on now in
full blast
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Fouts and Mr..
and Mrs. Melvin Skinner spent Sun
day at the Jas. Brown home west Of
Cal. Junct.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Donnelson and
son Morris Sundayed in Nicola, with
y. Morrison's family
Mr.. and Mrs. Cox of Mo. Valley,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Roden of Mo-
dale, were visitors Sunday at the Dav-
export home near Calhoun.
NJ. W. Skinner and family spnet
Sunday at Grabil, with Mr.. and Mrs.
Lish Pike.
Elmsdale school was closed last
Friday on account Of sickness.
Mrs. Earl Hardin spent Thursday
and Friday in Council Bluffs, the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. B. C. Sherwin
and family.
The James family north Of Mo. VAL
ley are quarantined on account of
scarlet fever
There seems to be an epidemic Of
bad colds and sore throat in this vi
cinity.
Will Tierney of the West Side was
calling on Calhoun friends Tuesday.
| Samuel Runkles is soon to have a
telephone installed in his home south
east of Calhoun, the poles already
being set.