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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-24
IN THE SPRING

With roller skates and spinning top
And Jumping rope and ball;
You have such fun you hardly stop
To heed the supper call.
With hoop and kite and ball and jacE
You play till evening lowers.
Rejoicing that the spring is back
With happy sunny hours.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-24

~ HE trees are filed with leaves
81 again.
- The Aow'rs bloom everywhere,
The grass is green from April's rain
And bird calls hll the air.
The streets are filed with girls and
boys
The parks and woodlands. too.
For now indeed each child enjoys
The outdoor things to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-19

We ask that you especially observe the smart, boyish style and the extra fine tailoring in these genuine Palm Beach Suits. No matter how frequently they are cleaned, the style will stay until the suit is completely worn out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-19
LETTERS TO EDITOR
All Against the Farmer

10 the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 The statement of MT. Bum that the interstate commerce commission ''was a farce,'' is not borne out by the fact that said commission displayed wis dom and due consideration for the pub llc, by turning down the applica tion of the railway systems of the country for an increased freight rate, which would have added to the burden of the tax payers billion dollars or more The greater part of which burden would necessarily have fallen on the farmer who ship 55 per cent of all the freight hauled
 It was conceded by every witness be- fore the agricultural committee of the house that the interstate commerce commission was the single exception which had proven to be benefit to the Public. The federal trade commission for instance, has cost the stock grow CTS of Alabama alone s250oo, GOO by it's report; and practically ruined-for the time being. at least--the live stock in- dustry, which was rapidly growing to be the biggest interest of the state
 The prohibition enforcement service Is doing more to bring about anarchy in this country than all the reds" and bolshevists in the land. In at least three counties I can name, stwild car ter who kills an enforcement officer cannot be convicted This commission costs the people $7.500 for the commis- sioner 5000 for his assistant and $6,0o0 a year for 45 other officials There are also II supervisors who draw. s3,600 to $5.000, and IS federal directors with salaries from $3 800 to s5,000, not to mention the numerous clerks and thugs who shoot down people for play ing craps" or any other game at their discretion. All these jobs. along with many others, the people have to pay There are .771,o00 federal jobs. not to mention the jobs of the War Depart ment and the navy. It will take 10,- 000.000 bales of cotton at 40 cents per pound to pay the federal tax on the south the ensuing year, and yet there seems 10 be no end to the creation of jobs for the grafters.
 If the railroad men would put eff cient service and economical manage ment into the operation of our rail- and the roads making money. The rail- found a complaint. great number of roads are in better physical condi- ton, with better equipment than the roads were when the government took charge. For much of the million and half dollars a day the government is said to have lost, was spent on improve ments and equipment.
 As to rates, the writer paid yester- day on shipment of peas from Mont gomery to Talladega, 400 per cen. higher rate than the rate from Chatta- nooga to Montgomery before the Euro pean war The advance in price of peas was only 200 per cent higher than ore-war prices There was no excuse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-19
Republicans Are Already
 In an Apologetic Mood
Harding Will Stick to Front Porch in Contrast to Cox Evident Independence and Readiness to Meet
 Frankly the Issues They Arise
By HUGH ". ROBERTS Washington Bureau Tho Age Herald
 500 Davidson Ruifdina

Washington, July 1s-(Special)- The republican publicity, issued for the week today, is signicifantly apolo- getic respecting the muzzled attitude of Senator Harding. It attempts to explain his strict adherence to lis tening post" and his persistent refusal to commit himself regarding any con- troversial topic by referring to the ne- 'eessity fin the preliminary stages of the campaign of the nominee placating the innumerable discordant elements in national life"
 The course of Senator Harding, in cluding his present determination to conduct porch" campaign, is due entirely, it is believed by democratic politicians. to the fact that Charles F. Hughes, republican candidate four years ago, destroyed himself as soon as ne began mingling with the peo- pie. Ills inability to obey the instruc- llons Of his masters and ring the bell Of popular approval at the same time impressed the people with an idea tha. he was dummy in the very moment or Amerlca's need for a dominant, virile mentality.
 Senator Penrose, who put Harding on the porch" and who promises to Keep him there as long as possible, attempts to appease those clamoring tor sight of and a word from the candidate, by publishing a statement to the effect that in the majority of eases candidates have been success ful when they remained at home. As a. illustration of the alleged futility or appearing before the people, he points out the lamentable and repeated failures of that greatest of modern orator, William Jennings Bryan.
 COX'S INDEPENDENCE
 Republican publicity is moved to it's apologetic course through the indepen- derce already displayed by Governor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-19
HEFLIN

Heflin, July 1S.--(Special) )-Rev. J. Church. says that revival services will begin at his church Sunday, July IS, and will probably last for a week. Up to this date Rev. Roberts has been un- able to secure the services of any of and millet and sorghum for forage crops. in his meetings.
 E. R. Carlson has sent an open letter to the farmers of iCleburne county in which he has advised the farmers to plant paying food crops as early as possible. He advises the planting of Irish potatoes and turnips for food, of the eastern part of the county. He also advises the sowing of rape and turnips. Fall oats and rye should also be planted to take the place of corn, should poor crop of the latter be made.
 Saturday. July 24. the vehicle tax for this county will become delinquent and an extra cost will be added to the payment of the tax. About one-fourth of the tax has already been paid 1t is said.
 The sixth annual meeting of the Jane Nunnelly Educational Memorial So- city will be held at Hopewell. in the eastern part of this county. Saturday, July 31. This is a society organized in honor of a woman who is now past 70 years old, who gave the better part of her life in the interest of the youth of the eastern part of the country. Several men of note have secured their l..- IT.. school. The celebration is held yearly, the last Saturday in July being the meeting day Besides the usual ora tions and songs, classes are conducted. as they were years ago. the blue backed speller being among the texts used Dinner is also served on the ground
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-19
THREE

his shoulders containing i.o00 rifle cartridges, is held at police headquar- ters pending investigation by agents of the department of justice, Officer Lee saw Sanchez walking north or Water street late last night with the package on his shoulder and halted him. He told the officer that the box contained tobacco. but when the officer made him open the case the ammuni- ton was found. Sanchez is believed to be connected with some revolutions ary party in Central America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-19

Republican publicity is moved to it's apoiogetic course through the indeper- deEce already displayed by Governor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-19
TWELVE PITTSBURG SALOONS RAIDED BY
 FLYING SQUADRON
By Associated Press

Pittsburg, July IS. = The flying squadron of 25 federal prohibition agents raided twelve saloons at Home stead, suburb, late yesterday and con- fiscated 500 gallons of whisky. It was the first extensive raid conducted in this region since the prohibition law went into effect. The flying squad rom arrived here yesterday. headed by National Prohibition Commissioner Kramer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-19
SOUTHLAND

courtland, July S.-(speciai. )-Chair- man Mooring of the state equalization board has been in Lawrence county for the past week with a considerable force of men under him. He and his force are paying particular attention to deIin- quent privilege taxpayers and have col lected several hundreds of dollars in back taxes. The people of I,awrerca
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-19

1 Cox. In the very beginning the demo- cratic candidate. without waiting word from President Wilson, defined his at- 1 titude respecting the League of Ma tions. The reservations he asserted are not nullifying, the republicans ad- nit and are so brief and so apt tha | 1 they leave little to be said. In contra t with the long and verbose reservations proposed by Senator Lodge, those of Governor Cox are apparently all-suf ficient. readily understood and com pletely American"
 They are two in number. The first commits all member nations to the ex . pressed understanding that the leagu is league for peace and not for war. The second gives all member nations the knowledge that the United States. without the expressed approval of Con- gress, will not attempt to carry out any obligation which might necessi- tate mobilization or movement of troops, much less engagement in actual warfare.
 With the Cox reservations, demo- cratic politicians in Washington are admittedly delighted. It is argued that President Wilson, in accordance with his oft-repeated declarations, should not withhold his approval and that had they been proposed in the Senate, and subjected to vote, no republican with consistency could have oppose l them.
 This habit of Cox, already exempli- fled. of saying things briefly and quickly and ndependently-and aptly
 has greatly perturbed the republican press agents. When the democratic nominee. for instance, promised the farmers that in the event of his cleo tion he would give them a dirt farm CT for a Secretary of Agriculture, tho republicans instantly retorted that "wc had dirt farmers in this or that or the other year Hong. long ago.
 TRY TO CAUSE DISCORD
 Already the republicans are strenu- ousely endeavoring to spread the seeds of discord. They declare that the Cox independence can have no other ef- feet than to alienate Woodrow Wilson. "a man never able to brook indepen- dence in other men, They intimate that Governor Cox in declaring for "dirt" farmer indirectly criticizes President Wilson for having appointed a college professor, first, and a pub- fisher, secondly. Secretary of Agricul- ture. And finally, they predict tha. the President will withhold active support, although he may not say anything calculated to injure the chances of the democratic party U elect a President"
 The republican publicity, further more, labors in a long disparagement of the unprecedented popularity of Governor Cox in Ohio. It is alleged that two of the Cox victories were scored directly because of schism in republican ranks, and the third be-, cause of his appeal to the wet vote of Cincinnati and Jefferson county. The schism which formerly existed. they declare, is now entirely healed, and in this year of the Lord it would avail Cox very little to appeal to the vet vote of Ohio or any other state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-19

northern. Many farmers are reporting squares dropping, which when picked up show punctures and scars. A few wee vi nave been brought in, but the more conservative farmers are not very much aiaImed. It is believed that some other insect is doing the damage and that 1t will not be great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-19

Crops of all kinds in this county are better than have been for years. The cotton crop is almost phenomenal and if no bad luck overtakes it a bumper crop will be gathered.
 There is considerable uneasines just now about the appearance of the boil weevil, which is reported to have been discovered on many farms in the south section of the county and some in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-19
Spaniard Held

Mobile. July IS. - (Special)--An thony Sanchez, Spanlard. arrested by Police Officer J. H. Lee with a box on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-19

county are just learning that a privi- iege tax must be paid for almost every avvcation.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-11-18
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ON FORESTRY BOARD

Mayor W. H. Sullivan, general
manager Of the Great Southern Lum-
Der Company, was officially rccog-
.nized as one Of the greatest lumber
men OF the country last week when
he was appointed a member of the
State Forestry Board, which was pro-
Vided for by the Legislature this
year. The other members are Henry
b. Hardtner of Urania, an owner of
a vast tract of timber land in North
Louisiana, who has attracted nation
wide interest by referestation work
). Z. Woodring of Lake Charles, one
Of the states most prominent agri-
culturists, while the fourth member
is Prof. Lee of the Louisiana State
University. NJ. L. Alexander, COM
Missioner of conservation, is an ex-
officio member and chairman of the
board.
Mayor Sullivan nor his friends did
not solicit the appointment and all
Louisiana feels that Governor Park
er could not have possibl picked a
better board for this important work,
which viii pass on important matters
pertaining to the woodlands of the
state as well as reforestation.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-11-18
Great Shipment Of
FordCars Coming

What is believed to be one Of the
greatest orders ever placed for au-
tomobiles by any Southern firm was
closed last week when H. E. Roster
ordered several car loads of Ford
touring cars, -oadsters, sedans an
coupes; tractors and trucks. Just
how many, even Mr.. Roster said that
ne did not know exactly, because he
has $50 orders on hand which the
Ford company agreed to fill at once
and to supply him with cars for all
orders he could secure to make de-
livery here by December 81. 1t is
believed that when the final figures
are checked IN they will run well
over 200 cars, and tn first shipments
are expected to arrive this week.
The Ford company has assured
Mr.. Roster that there viii be no fur
Their decline in prices, so that those
who have contemplated the purchase
Of Ford have no reason to delay,
but should put in their order at once.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-11-18
BIG EDITION WILL
COME NEXT WEEK

he Progress number of The En-
lIse, showing the great growth
bogalusa, as well as interesting
W Of the city and history of the
hess and professional men will
'ar next Thursday, Thanksgiving
We ask you to compare this
lan with any ever published in
lana. To compare it with the
big numbers of the New Or
papers one would think that
then you are to be the judge.
s9H distribution of this edition
g through the Chamber of Com
and the Publicity Department
4e Great Southern Lumber Co.
we're IS a business firm in the
nat has not secured space in
ea1on, it is not too late yet to
- your pride in the city, and the
mat you always cooperate.
aearing an extra number of
slon should leave their orders
earliest possible date.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-11-18
Fourth St. Paving
Before City'Counci

Mayor Sullivan submitted a PRO
posal to the members of the Com
mission Council Wednesday, morn
ing, relative to paving Fourth street
from the railroad tracks on the west
side of the Great Southern Lumber
Company to the tracks on the east
side, a distance Of 1900 feet. The
Great Southern VIII pay for one-half
Of this work and the city the balance.
AS this street is BY far the most
travelled thoroughfare in the city, it
is considered advisable to pave it, as
a gravel road would not stand up
under the heavy traffic.
The proposal was laid aside for
consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Commission Council.
Possibly the entire street will be
paved from Avenue B to Columbia
Road.
Fifty dollars was set aside by the
Commissioners for the purpose Of
having Christmas trees in each of the
schools of the city on Christmas.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-11-18
Market Owner
Ends Own Life

p. D. Letchworth, aged Al, market
Ian of this city, committed suicide
ne homie Of his market on Co
bia street, Tuesday evening at z
aek, By taking almost an ounce
.rychnine.
tchw0rth, who is the father Of
small children, the youngest of
n Is 20 months old, came here
i a year ago from Franklinton,
lfe be had been in business, and
ned a market in the Dunlap
a1ding on Columbia street, in part
nashiD with +. VI. Jones.
About three months ago he bought
Gt Bis partners interest and was OPP
Eating the market alone. Business
En poor and he appeared to be los
ID money. Letchworth became de-
B0ndent over financial matters, it
said, which resulted in his COM
hitting suicide.
A7 o'clock he took the poison,
nd although the medical staff of the
Aogaiusa Hospital used the stomach
jump and every means at their dis
Eal, death resulted about 1 o'clock.
lhe man was conscious until the last.
The Doctors certificate in the case
vll accepted and a coroner's inquest
Fa unnecessary.
The body was carried to the Letch-
vuFh cemetery, about fifteen miles
non Bogalusa, for burial.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-11-18

CELEBRATE DAY

One hundred and fifty ex-service
men Of Bogalusa parade Thursday in
honor of the Armistice Dav ceIe-
bration. The ex-soldiers, many of
them IN uniform, met at the City Hall
at 2 O'Clock, where the parade was
formed and, led by the Y. NJ. C. A.
Concert Bank, started on their march
around my Columbia street to Good
year Park.
The parade was headed by Major
Paul Leblanc, Immediately follow
ing him was the Y. III. C.. A. Band,
then came large American flag,
carried by two soldiers and two sail
ors, then the ranks of ex-service men
marching four abreast, and follow
ing them were three squads OF Red
Cross sgirls.
Arriving at Goodyear Park, the
Leglonnaires were met by Mayor
Sullivan, who was introduced by
Jess johnson as the man who never
failed to say, ''This is the happiest
moment of my life"- the Mayor
made good the assertion by starting
his address with those very words.
One Of the features Of the speech
was Mr.. Sullivan's assuring words of
the future prosperity for Bogalusa,
and his advice to the citizens to re-
frain from spending any more money
than was absolutely necessary until
wages and prices had become stable
again.
The Legian carnival was gong full
blast in Goodyear Park Thursday
night. Many Of the citizens were at
tending the Legion dance given at
the Elks' Home, which was one of the
most successful of the year.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-11-18
Several to See
President-Elect

A number Of Bogalusa citizens
are spending the day in New Orleans,
taking this opportunity Of seeing
President Harding, who arrived there
this morning.
Mayor Sullivan was invited to
serve on the reception committee
that viii see that the President-eleet
has things his own way, but was un-
able to attend on account Of impor-
tant business.
President-eleet Harding viii make
an address at the Elks' Home and
one at the City Hall in New Orleans.
It was at first announced that he
would make only one address-at the
Elks-but plans were later changed.
Mr.. Harding is a member Of Ma
rion B. P. o. Elks No. 80 and was
active in the lodge work until called
to serve in the Senate. He is the
first Elk and first country newspa-
perman to be elected president.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-11-18
STATE HIGHWAY ENGINEER
STICKS IN MUD MONDAY

FlOrian Ross, state highway engi-
neer in charge of construction Of the
Bogalusa-Franklinton Highway, was
an involuntary camper on the road
between Poplarville and BOgalusa
last Monday night when his autOmo-
bile stuck in the mud a few miles
out Of Poplarville where new road
is being built. Mr.. Ross says he
would gladly have traded the fIivver
for a mule.
The engineer, accompanied by his
wife and daughter, were returning
from a visit to homefolks in Merid-
ian, Miss. Mrs. Ross says it was the
longest night she ever spent and the
most uncomfortable. However, no
divorce proceedings have been filed.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-11-18
Living Cost Here
Are Reduced 20 %

-eduction in the cost Of living
% gs.1oIusa ike a warm southern
y Dse Monday when the Bogalusa
lIssAS7 Company announced that
Siolss Of everything in their dry
Filsss % Grocery. clothing, ready-to-
g'ou1' Hardware. furniture, notions
Eesl, ;ii;perv. as we'll as their drug
shl L lI--i and market had been re-
- from Z to 20 per cent and
60 49, ,eductions viii remain in force
Mi January l. &C.,
s-nacked. as well as goods in
Ds 81 viii be offered at these re-
t;o3s The prices are to go into
ssset st the two stores IN this city
s Iii as the four stores which this
.onv operates in the camps.
aTa believe that lover prices
- come to stay and we have de-
~ 4 TO the best interests of
- -one TO take our loss now in
~ ~ irving to maintain high
- until we sell most of our pres
stoek and give the new prices
~ spring" said Manager Max
4 many cities there are said to be
h-5rads of thousands Of working
ont Of employment and in Cleve-
~ Toledo and Detroit the situa-
- 4 serious. It has been known
- .ome time that the South would
III tbe effects of the lack of pro-
I-,tien. connected with the poor de-
sn3 for lumber, sugar, cotton and
- and it was known some weeks
- rat there were only tire solu-
80 70 the situation which we must
-aet-more production or lower
~ees General Manager Sullivan
q been optomistic and announced
-rsTal weeks ago that if pro-
zion was increased, the mill
aB not be closed, providing that
A. market did not get any worse.
Tsv that the cost Of living has been
n3ueed from z to 20 per cent, it is
ssFeyed that it viii do much toward
pTgYing local conditions.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-11-18
- ON GRAVEL STREETS
OLAYED BY BAD ROADS

- gravel work on the streets of
WI be delayed for several
oWing to the fact that work
q parish highway has put the
~ Tween the city and Cowgill's
.s.I ~ n such condition that it is
the interim h. ]. Cowgirl
!. y his new pumps so that as
sl.s ne work on the highway is
go there will be nothing to
e travelling of the streets.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-11-18
RAILROAD NEWS

Conductor Workman Poole is back
on his feet again after an operation
performed at the Bogalusa Hospital
two weeks ago.
-
Mrs. Newell Tilton and baby arc
paying a few weeks visit with Mrs.
Tilton's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Town
send. in New Orleans.
$50
Miss lone Singerman leaves this
week for a months visit with rela-
tives in New York, Cleveland and
other Northern cities. Miss Grace
Gayer is holding down the position in
the master mechanics office during
her absence.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-11-18
SEND OLD CLOTHES

The members Of the First Metho-
dist Church are making up several
bales Of old clothes to send to the
men, women and children of Poland,
that war-torn country which has IN
dergone so many hardships the past
six years. A liberal offering of
money has also been made up to send
for the purchase of food for the
starving populace.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-11-18
mrs. LANDRY Returns

Mrs. Eta Landry, who left few
months ago for Texas in the hope
of improving her health, returned to
BOgalusa Monday, Mrs. w. c. Thorn
as having accompanied her home.
The many friends of Mrs. Landry
will be sorry to learn that she is
not feeling the best, possibly due to
the long tiresome trip, but it is hoped
she will improve now that she is back
home