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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16
Little InterDews
Christian Church Has Carried Gospel Message Around World
Few People Realize Necessity of the FeenS Benefit Fund

z. Del Richey. collector Of taxes. i
refer 10 poll taxes and automobile
taxes The poll tax is S1.75 per per-
son and $3.50 Of that amount goes
into the public school funds OF the
county. The public school fund OF
Texas receives 25 cents Of every poll
tax paid. The automobile tax is d.
vided between the state and the coun-
~ in which the tax is collected on a
$3.50 basis, and every dollar received
by county or state in the form OF
automobile taxes goes into the public
road fund Good schools and good
roads are very desirable and Of bene-
fit to every citizen That is why /
the schools. and automobile taxes.
which 20 70 the road fund. should be
paid willingly and promptly"
People seem 70 have forgotten all
about the American soldier" said
Ben Crobin. an exfighter in the Unit
ed Sta tes forces. We guys fought
through some OF the worst battles in
history and put up with next TO no
sleep ana ate when we could We be-
lieved we were doing it for a grateful
people But It seems that now that
thing about US. I have been in Fl
Paso two weeks looking for a place
to work. I haven't been entirely
broke but I will be one OF these
days I have given up and am go
ing to Denver I don't suppose they
VIII be any more anxious there to
give me work than here. but the
towns larger and there may be more
opportunities.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16

first synonymous with the nickel or
scent piece. but later was used when
speaking Of the automobile that car
ried people for a nickel fare
q. II = disabled soldier is 50 help
less that he il In need of an attendant
will he be allowed additional govern
ment compensation for such hires-
T. c. IL
~ Under the sweet amendment 10
the war risk insurance act. a dis
abled soldier who is so helpless as 10
be in constant need Of a nurse or at
tendant shall be allowed a sum- not
exceeding $50 per month. for such an
attendant, in addition TO his regular
compensation
q. Does an exsoidier. in milking
out his income tax return for 1919.
have 60 include money received while
serving in the army I'D. H.
A. a man does not have 20 pay In
come tax on any money received Tor
service rendered in the army, navy
and marine corps up 10 $500.
q. Can you tell me n simple way
10 differentinte between lead foil and
tin follf-D. C. X.
A. The hurea uof mines says that
the surest and most common test Of
a piece OF paper it VIII not make a
mark Lead foil makes a dark
streakv mark re rubbed across paper.
q II a FOREIGNER becomes natural
lied after his children have reached
their majority do the children become
citizens by virtue Of their fathers
naturalization -. 4. l..
s.. They DO not. IL will be neceS-
sary for them to take out naturaliza-
ton papers IN they wish 70 become
citizens II. on the other hand. the
father Of children born outside the
United States becomes naturalized be-
fore the children are 81 years Of age,
those children automatically become
citizens
q. Into how many Eones il the
J. l.. 1IcC.
- Il is divided into four zones
eastern. central. mountain and Pa
cific. There is three hours difference
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16
HOROSCOPE

SATURDAY. JANUARY l., 1920.
NHENACING stars again hold sway
w today. according to astroIogy. for
Mars. Uranus and Saturn are still
adverse
Il is government under which
there viii be forebodings and proph-
ecies Of disasters in the financial
and industrial world. but the seers
declare that the beginning OF the
year. which seems 70 warn Of evil,
viii lead TO better conditions after
midsummer
Labor still viii manifest unrest
and discomfort. but new leaders with
foresight VIII arise TO bring con
tentment To- the future.
There is a sway making for in
triEue and misrepresentation among
men and women who occupy posi-
tons Of authority
Uranus is in a place which enc0ur-
ages deception and double dealing.
which viii be felt in all political
matters.
Legislators are now subject TO a
planetary government that is be-
lieved TO produce dissensions and 10
encourage invective and even SIAN
der0us speeches
Mars is iu sinister aspect. making
for clashes between nations and the
continuation Of wars
The conf Euration is believed 10
inspire Quarrels and misunderstood
iuEs- Domestic conditions may be
disturbed seriously at this time.
Men and women alike should be
Watchful Of mental obliquities. for
there is likely TO be a tendency to-
ward abnormal views that eUagEer-
ate real conditions, Industrial and
financial
Money is now subject to q gov
eminent of the stars that viii bring
home 10 persons Of every line OF
work the basic principles OF econom-
les. the seers declare
Many deaths among persons past
middle age are 1oreshacoWcd-
Women as well as men Of prominence
viii end their careers at this time.
Women should cultivate the prac-
teal things Of life, il they would as
sure happiness, for the stars indicate
that they viii be forced TO do much
work with their hands This applies
TO every class
Persons whose birthdate IL is may
have rather an anxious year They
should make no changes and should
look after their physical conditions
Children born on this day may be
rash and impulsive- They should be
trained TO system and order. Many
talented girls are born under this
sigu--COprrig ht, 1920. by the llc-
Clure Newspaper Syndicate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16
Beauty Chats By Edna Kent Forbes
PRETTY Fluffy Hair.

A GREAT many women complain
n that their hair is only pretty
for a week after Il has been sham
pooed- IN that time It is fluffy and
fuI Of Iuster, after that it, becomes
too oily TO look attractive.
II the scalp produces so much oil
that the hair at the end Of a week
hangs in limp and heavy strands
around the face. IL IS a sign that
something is wrong ard steps should
be taken Immediately 70 cure this
unnatural condition But I do not
wish 10 talk todaP about the tonics
and the massage that are necessary
10 use. but instead 70 give sugges-
tons for a simple dry shampoo
which VIII keep The hair clean and
fluffy. until time for its regular
washing.
Plain powdered oris root is the
very best dry shampoo that you
could use. Il obsorbs the oil that has
collected on the hair and is easily
brushed out. and win not stick to
the scalp II you wish. you may mix
equal parts OF powdered Oris and tai
cum: but this is not so good since
talcum has a tendency 10 cling 10
the skin and anything, OF course.
which stays on the scalp VIII clog the
pores and make it harder for them
10 function properly.
The best way 10 purchase the oris
root is TO buy IL by the pound and
keep il in empty talcum powder cans
lou can sift a little over TIE hair
and brush IL out thoroughly A very
little viii make the hair as pretty
and fluffy as you desire II you find
powdered oris too expensive. plain
corn meal brushed through the hair
and brushed oft viii be almost as
good Il is cleansing and absorbent.
but IL is harder TO use than the other
preparation.
Questions and Answers
Lelna G--Nou probably need some
thing TO purify the blood Perhaps
q tonic 70 build up your whole sys-
TEN as you seem 10 be run down ana
anemic- II the perspiring hands are
very troublesome, they are due TO
some physical condition which your
doctor can overcome
DOubtfui-f your druggist does
not keep powdered CASTLE soap, he
can order il for you II you do not
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16

CT IGHT has been thrown into the
l. darkest corners Of the earth
during 1913 by the foreign mi=sionz
airy service Of the Christian church,
according to a report for last year
just received IN FL Paso," said Rev.
Milo Atkinson, pastor o. the First
Christian church
-The report OF the foreign mission
AIRY work OF our church shows that
more than 100 new missionaries have
been added 10 the service, and that
the entire field Of the church now in
cludes parts Of India China, Tibet.
japan and africa. many Of which
we're never visited by missionaries
Religious. medical ard educational
missionaries Of this church, the re-
port shows, have carried the gospel
Of Christianity into lands where there
vas prejudice against il and at the
same time made friends with the
rulers, chiefs and high priests Of
ether cults without compromising
their work IN any way.
The total receipts for the year OF
the Christian Foreign Missionary So
ciety were S451-z16-14- This is an in
crease over the receipts for 1918 Of
S131. 693.zl. This, the report says. IS
the greatest gain the society has ever
made.
Women are playing an important
part in pushing fhe Christian religion
into the iungles and the interiors Of
dark continents This is particularly
true in India Not only white women
are working there, but many native
women h@Te been converted and given
work 70 do, which the report SAYS
they are doing splendidlv.
The American missionaries are not
only teaching the people OF other
races how 10 worship, the report
states. but teachers and physicians
are educating the children and in
stfucting them in sanitation Kin
der51rtens are being established ev-
efyWherer with thu result that the
children Of all hues are coming to
regard America as the great friend"
=
rev people realize the benefits of
The 1iremen's RELIEF fand.P said fire
chief John Wray. This fund Is de-
rived from an assessment On the fire.
men themselves and occasionally ad-
olrional money is received when ap-
preciarlve citizens send US a donation
after we have fought a fire at their
homes These people especially have
the thanks o. the firemeu. Recently
number OF persons have made US
substantial donations for the fund.
and the 1iremen have expressed their
appreciation TO me. Right now We
have three zen getting benefit from
siIis fund One has pneumonia from
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16
KYIZ


ANSWERS TO YESTERDAYS XVII
J. Copenhagen IS the capital Of
Denmark
=. Oakland. California. was doubled
in population On 1906 when refugees
fleeing from the fire and earthquake
II san Francisco, across the bay.
sought shelter there.
.. Golf originated in Scotland.
q. Concord Is the capital Of New
Hampshire.
5. 4. Conan Doyle. the English
novelist, is best known for his stories
concerning the exploits OF sherlock
Holmes, the detective
6. solomon was king OF Isreal.
celebrated for his wisdom. who lived.
according 70 most histories. about
10Y B. C.
= PhaFmacology is the science Of
medicines, their preparation, admins
tration aud effects
s. The word ''fiuesee" means subtle
continuance used TO gain point: the
quality Of being skilful.
g. A neurotic is one afflicted with
neurosis, a disease OF the nerves The
term is sometimes applied 10 erratic
or temperamental people.
10 A soft white cheese usually
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16
Lille Interpiews.

exposure and wetting during a fire.
Another received an injury while
fighting a fire on Texas street. and
still another has a badly injured arm.
received while fighting fire. These
men are thrown out OF work for a
time and from the benefit association
we have created they get their medi-
cal attention and other benefits In
this way they are not left up against
it when they art hurt. Our men are
particularly exposed TO pneumonia
and similar complaints. They 80 into
their work TO put out the fire. with
no regard for what is happening 10
them. As a result Of exposure, espe-
cially in this season, they often suffer
severe colds and some imes more seri-
Gus consequence At first the men
themselves did not understand the
benefit association, but when they
learned to realize that II protected
them and their families in their haz-
ardous work they began 10 boost it
and now we have a respectable fund
out Of which TO care for them"
some time ago I noticed that a
number Of women OF this city were
fighting the city employment bu-
reau." said =. S. Boland. 7 cau't IN
derstsnd this unless II is merely a
bolshevistic tendency to ter some
thing down That bureau does a
good work OF course, il has its
faults, but the fact that instead OF
cooperating in the work the women
were fighting il at every turn tended
TO make these faults II those same
women would do what they could TO
help the move Il would soon reach a
state OF nearer perfection. I know
that a large class OF people depend
upon this bureau for their employ
ment- They have learned that they
can get intelligent service free. A
still larger class depend upon it for
help Since that unfair attack on the
bureau I have taken occasion 10
question several people whom I knew
10 have patronized the bureau. In
each case they spoke Of the courtesy
or the employees at the bureau and
said that they had gotten the help
they wanted Of course, in some cases
the help is Inefficient. The employ
ment bureau has no way of knowing
the rate OF efficiency Of the people Il
sends out They make a statement
OF their abilities and wishes and this
card is held until a card from a per-
son desiring a worker is found which
TALES with it. Then the two are
steered together The agency. acts no
Iurther than 70 get the employer and
employe together"
There are two taxes which the Fl
Paso people are asked to nav which
they should pay willingly and
promptly because OF the uses to which
the money is put in each case" said
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16
ReRections OF A BacheLor GirL
BY HELEN ROWLAND.

THE kisses which a man most re-
L grets are those which he migh-
have taken and didn't.
The most poignantly sweet moment
OF courtship is that just before you
close the door after a man in the
evening; OF marriage, that just
AFTER ron close the door behind
him in the morning.
II man would put the same
energy into his work n he does
into his attempts TO appear over
worked when he comes home late
evenings, the IT. C.. Of l.. would
never bother his wife.
To some wives the only convincing
proof Of her husbands devotion ap-
pears 10 be her ability 20 make him
suffer, and his capacity for continual
anguish.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16

In the doubIe-haFnexs Of mar
rage, there T. always one who
leans hack in the shafts and cries
Bravo while the other does all
the pulling and takes all the
hills.
Marry Young Fortunatus.' If sou
wish-but a man with both time ana
money TO spend is Satan's pet play
thing. and every other woman's"
game.
What luck some women have
There was the queen OF Sheba, who
had a chance 10 flirt with the most
interesting men in the world-aud
never was foolish enough 10 spoil IL
all by marrying him
Marriage is the alchemy that some
times changes "a woman from an &C
QUESTION TO an inquisition.=COp
right, 1899, The Wheeler syndicate,
Inc
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16
Short SnatcheS
From EUe1yzChere

A little more red blood and less red
nag Is needed everywhere today
Sacramento Bee
It's pretty cold. wen admit. but the
zero hour" viii come on January 16.
Columbia Record.
Chip on CarranZa's shoulder
Nothing OF the kind. boy. That's his
Journal.
That's right, Uncle sam. Thoop up
the 'deports" until they equal i'm
ports.-Mem phis Commercial Appeal.
Italians are now calling D'Annun-
zio lunatic- There has been loco
weed mixed in his macaroni-AIiune-
apolis Journal
Two more Americans are reported
murdered in Mexico. English viii
soon be a dead language in Carranza's
epublic.-Indianapo News.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16
WIDOW OF SLAIN COLONEL
WITNESS IN SPANIEL CASE

Brentwood. Texas. Jan 16.-With
the Introduction OF number OF char-
acter Witnesses, Including Mrs n.
@. Butler. widow Of Col Butler. Z s
A.. for whose shooting TO death al
Alpine, Texas, nearly four years ago.
Harry J. SPANIEL is on trial here. the
prosecution concluded rebuttal tesli-
mony and closed its case Thursday.
It is expected the case VIII 90 10 the
jury Saturday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16
Ripping Rhymes
By Walt MASON.
Paying Rent

(OAE KIND Of home you'll shack Of bk or frame m
- sueco stone you beat the landlords zane For
long sad years paid rent,
mad the coin that vent swell the landlords gorgeous The landlord
snacks
ms tracks and touched each tenant for uered as dug the
o egn up tie sweat stained
eon tunes and yet the landlord has the deeds" And
hmn the landlord to the
could
1ngs and he Ied that
ont doors There thrift
stones far better
You cannot borrow
sEH house, n crucial times youn kind gent
CoPyrisht BY George Matthew Adams MASON.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16

I in time between New York and san
Francisco When it is noon in New
orE lt Is IL a. m in the central
zone. 10 a. IN. in the mountain zone
and a. m in the Pacific zone.
O. How many rural letter carriers
are there in the United Statess-L- H.
A. The postoffice department SAYS
that there are approximately $1,000
rural letter carriers in this country
O. should n social letter be an
sysered the same day IL - received -
NJ A. r.
A. 1t IS considered better form to
wait two or three DAYS before an
is some special reason FOR haste
business letter should De answered
without delay
a How many uIeEifimate births
are there annually IN the United
states - H. D.
- According to the census report
on vital statistics for the year 1917
there were about $4,000 children.
known % be illeglumate. born in thar
year Other births for the same pc
roo were Males, 69s,10l; females,
a. What was the United STATES
trade balance fer Isf9s-L. f. A.
A. secretary Of Commerce Alexan-
ger estimated that our exports for
last year will exceed our imports by
more than four billion dollars
a Was hooker T. Washington a
slaves-M. :. r.
A. He was a slave during the first
seven wears or his life.
a. i the knights Of Malta an Old
or-anizutions-I. b. &.
y This order is OF great antiquity
and Is supposed to have origlnated
curing the FIRST crusade. from about
1vtv 70 4u@l- After the capture OF
Jerusalem the order was founded b.
Gerard, who died in 1870.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16

ONE day Helen's father was teach
Wing her mother 10 drive the new
car. consequently Helen heard much
explanation about the shifting gears.
a few days later Helen stood
watching her mother knit. She
asked: Mamma. are you knitting on
high gear ?'-9L II. N.
Jacks father had taken him into
the nursery for his first glimpse OF
a new little sister No remarks were
forthcoming until father spoke
What do you think OF your sister.
Jack2"
Wen, daddy replied the off,
spring, with a troubled smile. "she
viii be all right when she coOls Off
X ".
On taking little Mary TO school the
first time, she was asked by mother
how she felt, and exclaimed. 20. I
am so excited under my skin "-F. =.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16
YES TIONS
AND
4 Ms w K S

" sent TO the penitentiary 20. l..
A. He was convicted OF embeZzle-
ment Of funds while engaged as pay
Ing and receiving teller of the First
National bank, OF Austin. Texas. and
was sentenced TO serve five years in
the peniteutiary. Fer good behavior.
his term Of imprisonment vas re-
duced to three years audf three
months.
O. Are tips TO walters taxable As
incomes A. II. ;.
A. Tips are not regarded as gifts.
but as compensation for service rem
dered and must be included in the
returns of persons wi1o receive them.
a How did the word s.iltne@ come
TO be-lIsed in referring to small nu-
tomobiies-E. Y.
A. "Jitne, Is a term which was at
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16
On loans 10 Europe.

EUROPEAN nations whose finances have been democrat
l. lied by the asking the United States for
loans aggregang thirteen billion dollars. Some Of these
nations, notably Austria and Hungary, asking fol-
large emergency credits for the purpose Of buying food
Inc stlel OF Inc Two requests snouia De- ana III :
measure has been, met promptly. Because we can not
actually witness the starvation and suffering from NAL
nutrition that have after the must not harden
our hearts to the pleas Of the victims
Authorities on European conditions, and ameng them
Herbert Hoover, have reported conditions IN
southern Europe as pitifui beyond description We
made loan Of S5oO0OO00 to Austria to give her relief
for few weeks That praisevorthy act on the part
Of the congress
When it comes to larger Of billions however, for
purposes of rehabilitation should consider more care
fully the needs Of wouldbe borrowers it meant bank
ptcy to European nations to fail IN negotiating loans N
the nominated might consider further hardShs
here and further initiation Of currency But IN
billions carry them crises OF the most
serious kind, they should not be granted
Il would be much better for Europe if it com
PEELED effect its rehabilitation economically and
politically. Europe can't expect some magic touch from
heal with time. It would be neither good business nor
good morals for attempt to set England and France
their feet Immediately, while we oiled through the
years to get back to where we were.
And incidentally have a little bolshevism Of our
own if Europe sets that out as its worst disease.
One reason some people do not believe burglar stole
$4,000 worth of whisky because is almost too much
for one man to carry
Some men may think that being picked for president by
ouja board is Just suspicious as being picked BY Col
George Harvey
If the Mexican bandits poured equila the bodies Of
their victims that certainly adding insult to injury
o
The men who provided that congress is to be the judge
Of its membership must have fOrseen Milwaukee.
If you can't convert reds deport em, and II you can't
deport 'em, turn 'em over TO the American Legion.
If Paris offers big enough purse. JACK Dempsey may
overcome his longfet dislike to fighting IN France.
-o
PrOtesrs prefer metal money to paper because metal
money does not tear when they take it from Us.
It takes more dough to buy loaf of bread and less to
make enc now than ever before in the world
o
Men who used to get their victims drunk before they
heeced them VII have to dry clean them now.
These at Liberty hall only part Of Fl PasOs good
looking chickens.
The Socialist can solve every problem except how
meet the payroll
Berger, the man VINO made Milwaukee shame US.
Our youth ne can have but today;
We map alYaus find time to grov old.
Bishop Berkeley
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16

wish 10 90 to this trouble. take the
CASTLE which comes in cakes. shave
il and make a thin jelly by adding
hot water Add the powdered Henna
20 this II you use this preparation
on the hair, you viii not need any
other soap I am glad you found the
hot oil ruhs so effective in saving
your hair when il was falling out
Eeaders-The girl. II. who Is five
feet i've should weigh 12z pounds.
and the girl OF u who is five feet
two should weigh 109 pounds
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16
Cute Sayings
Of Children

7 EFT OTHERS SMILE OVER thu
l. bright things your children or your
ueighbors- children say send them 10
managing editor The Herald.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16

Twelve hours a day Is the shortest
working day Japanese women have
and that, although they work seven
DAYS a week. seldom averages them
more than sA57 a week.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16

wrapped in foil, is called "NeuchateI'
cheese since IL originated in the can
ton Of that name in Switzerland
New Questions.
J. Where are the Falkland Islands,
. What is a cosmopolitan" citF2
. vs. hat is a metropolitan cfty9
Z. What scientist discovered a sue
eessful method OF the treatment Of
rabiese
3. What IS a cheetah
s. Why do we say that an indi-
vidual has had a checkered. career
J. Who was Louis Eossuth2
s. OF what state is the CITY OF
Olympia the capitaI2
9 What is the Nolstead act?
10. What is an inebriatee
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-16

OR SATURDAY night
OR WEDNESDAY night
OR ANY old night
AND TN not going to preach
ANY MORE than have.
But ABOUT the moon.
I JUST want to say.
THAT IN very sure.
THAT IT'S very glad
THAT WIEN it came down
THROUGH THE window place
WHERE STEEL bars are.
THAT IT eheered you up
AND oHEERED your mate.
AND IN ESQ sure.
1T CAME as an omen.
OF BETTER daya
AND WHEN you're arraiEned-
BEFORE THE judge
JUST CLIP this out
AND HAND it 70 him
BECAUSE SOME OF the judges
ARE PRETTY good guys
I THANK you