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Arizona republican., 1919-06-28

The most famous of Maricopa county boys who lost their lives in war, and most famous American ace of the war, Lieut.. Frank Luke Of Phoenix will be honored tonight at the greatest memo rial spectacle ever held in the south vest. With Lieutenant Luke will be honored every other man from this county who lost his life in the war.
 "The sausage killer" the madman of the skies" the lone balloon strafer" were a few of titles given Frank Luke by his comrades in the air service. He deserved them all, for the war produced no aviator so sensational so quick to win instant fame and popularity. as the young Phoenix boy who went down to his death after forty blazing days of glory"
 Just Out of Hiqh School
 Young Luke, just out of high school, enlisted in the aviation service in Sep tember, 1917. At both Austin. Texas. where he attended ground school, at North Island, where he received his air training, and in France. where he com pleted his education as a fighting American flier, Luke was considered a prize pupil. Everywhere he went he won the highest honors. and by the summer of 1918 he was at the front. a second lieutenant, before had attained his 21st year.
 It was in August, 1918, that Frank Luke of Phoenix became a familiar 1 figure in war stories from the front i He was the first aviator to win success after success againt Hun observation | balloons, balloons closely guarded by planes and anti-aircraft batteries. And success after success against them he ! yKynn T11lr 4f, ba 1 balloon-killer of all aviators.
 Didn't Miss a Day | For over month hardly a day went | by that Luke did not get" his balloon. Now and then he got an airplane too. until his record showed some score of downed balloons and several airplanes
 Then came the day in September that Luke vanished. His success against balloons had made him marked man, and his disregard for orders when he was on the trail of a Hun had often led him to stay away from his camp over night, fearful that he would be kept : from flying for a time. But when he vanished for good the press and public joined his commanders and comrades in mourning.
 When last seen Luke had started after three German balloons. Ameri- can observers saw them fall in flames in rapid succession as the dauntless young ArizOnian dove by. But no one saw him return.
 His Grave Is Found
 The story was pieced together later from peasants and captured soldiers, and eventually his grave was found. Luke, after downing the three balloons. had been attacked by a large German squadron. He had shot down two planes but in trying to get back to his lines he was wounded and forced to land on the enemys territory. There, scorning to surrender he had stood off with his pistol a Hun horde of soldiers until he fell, dead from several wounds
 No American flier won a greater name than Luke. And today and to- night, at the air memirial tournament another page will be written into his history, when citizens and aviators alike gather to pay homage to his memory.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-28

waters in underground basins to re- plenish the supplies from subteran- mean sources and create a reserve sup ply for years of water shortage. To that end to bring into harmonious CO., operation and ordination all irriga- tion projects in the state, and all civic and commercial organizations, and to unite the people of Arizona in support of comprehensive plans for the ac- complishment of the aforesaid pur- poses, and to recommend such general or public or private action, and action by other organizations. as may be de- cided upon by this committee.
 And to the end that the efforts and the united influsnce of this committee shall first concentrate on the central purpose of avoiding and adjusting con- troversies, and creating harmonious action, and bringing all interests and sections in Arizona together in support of one general and comprehensive plan for the reclamation of the largest prac- ticable area within che state of Ari- zona. through the adoption of the fol- lowing basic principles for reclama- tion development:
 First: That Arizona shall have her full share of the waters of the Colorado
 
 within Arizona.
 Second: That the Newlands- Olm- stead plan of river regulation and source stream control by reservoirs and retardation works should be extended to every source stream on every river in Arizona.
 Third: That all surplus flood water that would otherwise run to waste shall be controlled by floodwater can als and settling basis and soaked into the ground and stored in subterrean- can basins and gravel beds to replenish the flow of streams, artesian wells and pumping supplies and also to create a reserve supply as a safeguard against drought in any cycle of dry years that may occur in the future.
 Fourth: That all reclaimed lands should be safeguarded against damage by alkali and waterloggfng.
 ''We would further respectfully rec Ommend that this committee should first have prepared for submission to and full consideration and study by each member of this committee. a gen eral and comprehensive plan embodv- ing the above suggestions. and that a committee of five be appointed to pre- pare such a plan and report the same 10 the next meeting of this committee to be held on Wednesday. August $ 1919, at Phoenix Arizona. Respectfully submitted,
 GUY P. NEVITT. Chairman TIHMXVV H 4DHOHD
 ANDREW KIMBALL
 RALPH MURPHY
 W. R. ELLIOTT By c. M MORGAN.
 Acting Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-28

Betty Marshall with snake pet.
 Miss Betty Marshall, actress witt the Biff Bang Boom company, cor. ducts snake farm as hobby. She says that snakes will succeed goats and other animals as pets in tEe near future.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-28

the charming young actt=ss, who DOT trays so skillfully the title role of Mother" The girl was born in Amer ica. Her first appearance on any stage occurred in London six years ago. At the present time she is starring in a New York presentation of "Mesalh- ance," the latest play from the per of the gifted author and playwright
 Miss Risdon's first opportunity for stellar honors in the motion picture world was offered by her appearance in The Manxman" the perturbation of the famous book by Hall Caine. The eminent English author who witnessed her performance of Gloria" in his play The Christian" on the London stage insisted that the young actress appear in the "ManXman.''
 The star of Mother" is a deep stu dent of the drama and the present of fering is considered her greatest screen creation
Arizona republican., 1919-06-28
"The Better Half" Ends Today

The Better Half," Alice Brady's lat est screen offering, has proven itself a most likeable production in it's first two days at the Columbia theater, and it's last presentation today is deserving of capacity business.
 Miss Bradys clever work in a diff cult dual role is the outstanding feature of the play. Miss Brady never was bet ter than in The Better Half" and her splendid work in this film stamps her as one of the coming headline per formers.
 The theme of the picture is a little different than the customary run of photoplays and while not entirely new, presents the theme in a manner that is altogether pleasing and enjoyable.
 A Strand comedy is the augmenting feature being offered for the last times today.
 Tomorrow, Mabel Normand comes in Sis Hopkins" a worthy successor to her famous Mickey"
Arizona republican., 1919-06-28
THENEW BALLOON GAS

WASHINGTON, D C-Helium, the new incombustible balloon gas so called because it was discovered on the sun 30 years before it was identified on earth. which promises to revolutionize the science of ballooning is the subject of the following communication to the National Geographical society by Dr. G. Sherburne Rogers:
 When the United States joined the Allies, the military value of helium was at once brought to the attention of the army and navy authorities, and a viz orous campaign was begun for the pro duction of heliuTn in quantities.
 The two main problems were obyi- ous: first to develop methods of ex-
Arizona republican., 1919-06-28
COMMITTEE REPORT SHOWS STATEWIDE
 EXPLANATION PLAN

The report of the organization com mittee to the meeting of the first gath ering of the Arizona General Commit tee on Reclamation held Wednesday at the Arizona club, showed that the new organization includes practically all the projects or proposed projects in the state and is rapidly reaching out to include and that may inadvertently have been overlooked.
 The report of the acting secretary, C. M. Morgan, for the organization committe. showed that invitations had been sent for representatives to CO., oIerate from both projects and from business and civic organizations. in cluding the Gila Valley Water Users association San Carlos and Casa Gran de project. Florence diversion cam project, Paradise Verde valley, Agua gria, Gila Bend. Sentinel Parker, southwest Cotton company, MaricOpa Irrigated lands, Maricopa Light and Power, Farmers and Merchants club If Bowie, San Pedro Valley COnserva- tion club of Benson, Pomereue San Simon Farmers and Merchants club, Buckeye. Marinette, Salt River Valley Water Users association, Santa Cruz valley, Rita, Tempe Canal company, Sulphur Springs valley Arizona Col lege of Agriculture, City of PhoeniXS State Of Arizona, Maricopa County Realty board, National Reclamation service, Phoenix Chamber of Com merce, Merchants and Manufacturers association. Arizona Merchants assO- citation, Rotary club. Kiwanis club. churches, State Bankers association, Maricopa County Bankers association, Santa Fe railroad, Southern Pacific .T- Aa Board of Trade, Tucson Chamber of Commerce, Yuma Water Users asso- hation American Legion of State, Frank Luke Post of the Legion. Tucson Farms company, and the original com mittee of ten each from the realty board and the chamber of commerce.
 Your committee desires to empha- size the fact" says the report that the organizations named make far from complete list, but are all that we have been able to get in touch with in the rime allotted.
 "The projects named comprise ap- proXimately million and a half acres 10 come under gravity, pump, and ar esian water. and does not include the million and a half acres that this pro- iect proposes to bring under irrigation rom the waters of the Colorado, as yet unorganized. nor the million acres in California to be brought under the same project.
 We would respectfully suggest that the ultimate objects of this committee nay be briefly stated as follows
 ITO accomplish the complete con servation and utilization of all the Arizona, and the utilization of the waters of the Colorado river for the reclamation and permanent irrigation of the largest possible areas of land in Arizona. with incidental power devel- opment, and the regulation under the Newlands- Olmstead plan of the flow of all Arizona Rivers and all their trib- utaries. so as to control floods and standardize the flow of the rivers and tributary streams throughout the year, and to store all cratic or surplus flood
Arizona republican., 1919-06-28

cate adjustment and manipulation, some time was naturally consumed Tn determining the most efficient work ing conditions: but just prior to the armistice the first shipment of 150,0O0 cubic feet of helium, compressed and stored in steel tanks, had been started to Europe. This was enough to fill four of the ordinary kite balloons. though the large dirigibles require one to two million or more cubic feet of gas.
 Although quantitq production of he Hum was achieved just too late to be of value in the actual hOstilities. it was in itself a great accomplishment, for the worlds total output of helium up to 1915 was probably less than 100 cu- bic feet, the market value of which was about $1,700 a cubic foot. Our helium can be produced by the first two me thods at less than 10 cents a cubic foot and if the third process fulfills expectations. this figure will be still further reduced
 The details of the process of eX- tracting helium are highly technical, but the general scheme is easily un- derstood. All of the main constituents of natural gas, including the nitrogen, become liquefied when cooled to about 32S degrees, Fahrenheit: but the heli- um remains a gas at this exceedingly low temperature and is thus easily separated.
 ."The principle by which these low temperatures are attained is one known to every motorist who is unfort mate enough to have to pump up his OWL tires When air is compressed in 2 tire it becomes hot: if the tire is al lowed to cool to ordinary tempere ture and the valve is then opened an1 the air allowed to escape. it becomes cool.
 Similarly, the natural gas is put under a very high pressure and then refrigerated. and when allowed to eX- pand it becomes so cold that all of it's constituents except helium become liquid
Arizona republican., 1919-06-28
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Riverside Park

Riverside Park
 The big pool is all ready again this morning after having been emptied and thoroughly cleaned and washed last night. The water from the auxiliary poal has been turned in the big plunge, which insures a pool full of fresh heated water for the bathers this morn ing. Under the arrangement at Riv- erside park this year between the big Plunge and the auxiliary pool, there is no de,ay in the cleaning and filling of the tank, but the job is all done over night, and the morning finds the pool all in shape for the swimmers.
 The dance will be conducted at the pavilion this evening as usual with Sonny Clay and his jazz band on hand for the furnishing of music that makes the dance a real pleasure.
 The concessions are open all the time, and are getting play they de- serve.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-28
GIend0le Boy
 HOnOrS Luke
 Wjtb DrQwjnQ

The cartoon on the first page of The Republican this morning is the work of Truman Helm, a Glendale boy. It IS the tribute of a friend to Lieutenant Frank Luke. Though not a classmate of Lieutenant Luke, he met him frequently in high school athletic contests and there formed an estimate Of his prowess which the Germans and the whole world were later to acknowledge. This picture is his "bit" to the me morial exercises of today.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-28
FARM FOR TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
nIartford cnnn- Conrant

HdTUOTd IOnn, NOuIduII.
 PORTLAND, COnn.-If there is any one in this section who is anxious to get a bargain. he should apply to M. J. Leahy, tax collector, who is advertising a 10-acre farm for sale for 95 cents. Collector Leahy has been unable to find an owner for the farm and cannot collect the 95 cents due in taxes. He is therefore selling the farm for the taxes.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-28
Mother" at American

There will be a matinee performance this afternoon at 2:30 and two more shows tonight at 730 and 9:15 of the McClure's super picture Mother" now at the American theater.
 The film features Elizabeth Risdon.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-28
TAKE ODESSA

PARIS, June 27.-(Havas)- -Ukrair ian forces have re-occupied Odess; and Kherson, according to an unof ficial despatch from Berlin.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-28
Frances willard Memorial Service.

A Frances Willard memorial serv-
ice, in addition to the regular pro-
gram, was held in the home of Mrs
G. B. White on Feb. 10. Mrs. Seid
Waddell, our local president was
leader.
The following program was car
ried out:
America.
Scripture, Matthew IS.
Prayer, Mrs. Luten.
Minutes.
Report on French orphan fund,
Mrs. Jackson.
Letter of appreciation from or
phan's mother.
Necessity of increase in w. G. T.
U. fund, Mrs. Smith.
State presidents, letter concerning
million dollar drive.
Song, Mrs. Montgomery.
Reading of unions standard of
excellence.
Frances Willard memorial offering.
Report on delinquent children and
need families.
Suggestions of ways to reach and
handle such cases were made by Mrs.
Peeler, Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. AL
len.
Resolutions concerning delinquent
children and Juvenile courts were
adopted by local union.
Prayer, Mrs. Peeler
Social hour.
MRS. CHAS. G.. CONN,
Recording Secretary.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-28
Christian Church at Rives.

Bible study at 10 o'clock.
Preaching at IL o'clock by Elder
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-28

Fresh meat at E. P. Wright's.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-28
BLOOD TONIC
SAY NUMBER 40"

Frank P. Skaggs, prominent drug
gist, Harrisburg, ILL.,, writes: Num-
Der 40 is still going good. If GUS
toner says Blood Tonic say Mum
Der 40, as it gives the best s2tisfac-
ton of any blood tonic l have ever
Sold"
Employed in blood poison, chronic
rheumatism, and catarrh, scrofula,
mercurial and lead poisoning, con-
stipotion liver and stomach troubles.
Under it's use, nodes, tumors and
glandular swellings that have with
stood all other treatment disappear
as if by magic.
Made by J. c. Mendenhall, 40 years
a druggist, Evansville, Ind. Price
$1.25 per bottle, six bottles $500.
Sold by divers Drug Stores.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-28
Death of Mrs. Walker Kerr.

The death of Mrs. Kate Henderson
Kerr, wife of ]. Walker Kerr, took
place at home in Union City on Fri
day morning, February 81, 1919, at
1880 O'Clock, after an illness of
acute Bright's disease of q few days
only.
Mrs. Kerr wos the daughter of
Mrs. Mary Belle Henderson, and of
the late A. r. Henderson whose death
took place some years ago. Mrs.
Kerr was reared in the vicinity of
Beulah and attended the Union City
Training School, afterwards with the
family locating in Union City.
In April, 1917, Miss Henderson
was united in marriage to Mr.. j.
Walker Kerr and a daughter, Mary
Katherine, was born, now seven
of age. A mother and two
sisters survive. The sisters are Misses
Ethel and Ruby Henderson.
Deceased was 70 years or age. She
was a member of the Beulah Baptist
most lovable and beautiful character,
a very dear wife and companion, an
mother, a true sweet
sister, friend Her un-
timely death leaves a husband and
family in the deepest mourning and
a community of friends in sorrow.
Services were held at the residence
on Fifth street Saturday morning,
conducted by Rev. G. L. Ellis, of Mar
tin, and the remains were inferred
at Beulah Cemetery.
A very beautiful tribute in flowers
was laid on the grave.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-28
HOW DOCTORS TREAT
COLDS AND THE FLU
First Step in Treatment Is Brisk
Purgative With Calotabs, the New
Nausealess Calomel.

Doctors have found by experience
that no medicine for colds and inf1u-
enza can be depended upon for full
effectiveness until the liver is made
thoroly active. That is why the first
step in the treatment is the new,
nausealess Calomcl called Calotabs,
which is free from the sickening,
weakening, and sGlivating effects of
the old style calomel. Doctors also
point out the fact that an active
liver goes long way towards pre-
venting influenza and is one of the
most important factors in enabling
the patient to successfully withstand
an attack and wrrd off pneumonia.
One Calotab on the tongue at bed
time, with swallow of water-that's
all. No salts, no nausea nor the
slightest interference with your eat
ing, pleasure or work. Next morn
ing your liver is Gctive, your system
is purified, end you are feeling fine,
with hearty appetite for breakfast.
Druggists sell Calotabs only in orig
inal sealed packages, price thirty
five cents. Your money will be cheer
fully refunded if you do not find
them delightful.-(adv)
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-28
Death of John O'Donnell.

Mr.. John O'Donnell died at his
home in Union City Sunday morning,
Feb. 23, 1919, at 1880 O'Clock, after
an illness of several months, result
ing in the hardening of the arteries.
Mr.. O'Donnell was born in Chilli
Gothic, Ohio, August 16, 1859. His
mother and father were both natives
of Ireland, whore they were reared.
At Erin, Tenn, Mr.. O'Donnell was
united in marriage to Miss Sarah
Newberry. One daughter, now Mrs.
Lauricc Coblc, wao the only child.
Mr.. O'Donncll is survived by four
brothers, three living in Nevada and
one in Washington, D. c., also sis
ter who lives in Arkansas.
Mr.. O'Donncll located in Union
City many years ago and was n wag-
on maker by trpoc, in late years con-
Quoting a shop on Main street. He
was a member of tho Catholic
Church, a man of very generous i'm
pulses, high order of honor and in
tegrity. He enjoyed the confidence
and patronage of very large num-
Der of the people of this particular
section of West Tennessee, very lib
eral in his dealings, accommodating,
genial, full of good humor and ma
tive character. John O'Donnell was
indeed we'll known and esteemed. He
enjoyed his friends, especially his as
sociates on the annual trips to Reel
foot Lake as member of the Union
City Hunting Club. Nearly every
man in Union City will feel his loss
as a personal friend. He had his
ideas about public affairs, but these
he never allowed to interfere with
friendships. Hence his leave taking
finds a host of kind hearts who
revere his memory and the sincere
wish is that his soul may rest in
peace.
Services were held at the Catholic
Church in Union City Tuesday morn
ing, conducted by Father Reid, and
the remains were inferred at East
View,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-28
Near East Relief.

Perhaps some are wondering why
the reports of the results of our cam
paign for funds for Near East relief
is so long delayed. We have been
waiting for complete reports from
the districts of the county. There IS
reported to date $4,000, which gives
to Obion County again the credit of
going over the top. l hope that a
complete report may be given next
week. District chairmen who have
not finally reported, will please do
so at once.
w. B. CUNNINGHAM, Chair