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The courier-index., 1920-10-22
TURKS TURN DOWN BUTTONS
Refuse to Use Them Because They Are Made From Bones of Dogs
 That Formerly Roamed Streets.

When was in Constantin0ple | made friends with several of the pa- riah dogs that roved the streets, and though they had their drawbacks 1t always seemed to me that they were likabe beasts, and not so great nuf- sance as one would suppose they must be. was therefore genuinely sorry when I learned that the remorseless march of progress had led to the de- termination to get rid of them. You will remember that the poor dogs were shipped off to various islands and there left to die, because the Turk would not transgress against his re- ligion by killing them outright. That was five or six years ago and appar- ently the unhappy dogs all met their inevitable fate. Today numbers of Russian refugees are housed on the islands which were formerly the dogs prison. and the American Red Cross authorities, who are caring for these particular refugees. have set their pro tegees to work at making buttons from the dogs bones. I am not altogether surprised to learn that the Turks Will not buy the buttons-Near East.
The courier-index., 1920-10-22
Imposing on Hospitality.

Tn Alabama a negro team driver came home one night and found hls wife highly agitated.
 "Jefr," she said. you know dat Asa Rogers wife, Sallle, is dead. Amt you goin' to be pallbearer at de fun'r'lT
 "No, I aln't." answered Jeff with unusual positiveness.
 "You ain'tI We'll. wasn't you a pall- bearer at de fun'r'l of his second wife, Melissa7"
 "So I wuz. But dat ain't--"
 "En wuzn't you pallbearer at ds f1n'r'l of his first wife. Mandie7 Whut you mean, you ain't goin' to act dis timer
 'Iiza," he said. "suttinly. wuz Q palibearer at dem fun'rls. en done de best could. but I'm tellln' you now ain't acceptin' no mo favors from nobody whut I can't return. Lion don Tt-Bits.
The courier-index., 1920-10-22
CROPS IN SOUTH SUFFER
 FROM LADYBIRD BEETLE

The bean ladybird beetle was in troduced into the state of Alabama about two years ago and by this time the infested area involves about 5000 square miles, according to w.. J. Baerg, Entomologist of the Col lege of Agriculture, University of Arkansas.
 The bean ladybird beetle is per haps the most important enemy that affects bean and pea crops, points out Mir. Baerg. The most impor- tant feature of the infestation is that it is striking at the heart of the crop diversification in the south. If the infestation is allowed to spread, the pest which flies readily and over considerable distance, will, in a sort time, invade all the southern states and the northern states as we'll. The loss to peas and beans that this would involve is beyond computation.
 "What is of interest to us in Ar kansas is that this pest must be kept out of the state," said Mir. Baerg. "An infestation of the ladybird bee tie will make impossible the growing of cowpeas and soy beans to say nothing of the hay and garden crops. Prior to the introduction of this pest into Alabama it was known to occur in the region commonly re- ferred to as the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It is found in Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and to limited extent in western Kansas. While the lady bird beetle was recognized as se- rious pest in thisregion, it never created the alarm that it has in Ala bama."
 The infestation in Alabama is only two years old. Nevertheless this insect cause din that state last year a loss of at least S25,OOO to beans and peas It feeds not only on garden varieties of beans and peas but also on soy beans and cow peas.
 The climate and other factors in Alabama seem to be exceedingly favorable to the ladybird beetle. Here it develops in much larger numbers and causes far greater ln- jury than in the foothills of the Rockies. It was not known to at tack cowpeas before it came to Ala bama. :.
 An attempt will be made to eradl- cate the ladybird beetle in Alabama.
The courier-index., 1920-10-22
TREE WAS ONCE A HANDsPlKE
Has Interesting HIstory--Was "PIanted by Bey In 1875.

At Norris City, nl., there Is tree known as the "vaulting-pole cotton wood" that has an interesting history which is told by the American Fsv- estry Magazine (wsshington) as fsi- lows:
 Hosea Pierce and boy comrade re- turned from the war of 1872 to ther homes, near Norris City. in the spring of 1915, and on January 8 of that year they had helped General Jack son whip the British in the Battle of New Orleans.
 These boys both attended log rolling on the old Pierce farm that spring, and as they were returning to the house after their days work made a wager who could vault the furthest, using their cottonwood handspikes aB vaulting poles. They both left their handsplkes sticking in the soft earth where they had vaulted, and during the spring rains of 1915 they both took root and lived.
 One of these trees died about ten years ago, but the other is still living and is 105 years old. This tree Is about thirty feet in circumference, 175 feet high, with very large hollow in the hase of the tree which has been used as housing for setting hens, a kennel for dogs and Is always fine playhouse for children.
The courier-index., 1920-10-22
Ralsin Imports Show Increase.

Nearly S.000,00O pounds of raisins were exported from Malaga. Spain. to the United States during the first six months of 1920, quantity that ex- ceeds the total ralsin export from that port for the seven-year period, 1913 to 1919. inclusive, according to the bu- reau of markets, United States depart ment of agriculture. Practically the entire 1919 Malaga raisin stocks have been exhausted and there are no stocks on hand The American con sul reports that there is prospect of increased production. The raisin grow CTS are looking for a continuation of the great demand for raisins in the United States.
The courier-index., 1920-10-22
Would Gladly Go
 100 Miles For 1t
That Is What Mrs. Burns Says Ali ter Taking Tanlac-Cains
 Nine Pounds.

'T had to go sixteen miles to get my first bottle of Tanlac, but after the way it helped me 1 would gladly go hundred miles rather than be without it." said Mrs. George M. Kansas City, Mo.
 "For six months I had stomach trouble and indigestion so bad that what 1 ate gave me no strength at all," continued Mrs. Burns. ''I had no appetite whatever and was so nervous even the barking of a dog would completely upset me. My kidneys gave me lot of trouble and I suffered dreadfully with pains in my back; I couldn't get any re- lief at all and finally got so weak and rundown 1 couldn't do my housework.
 "A friend advised me to take Tanlac and l had to go all the way from Chautauqua, Kan, where l was then living, to Sedan to get it. But that was surely profitable trip, for the Tanlac helped me right from the start. My appetite picked up and I can now eat anything 1 want and it does me good, too, for l have al- ready gained nine pounds, am strong enough to do all my housework and am getting stronger every day. My nerves are steady as can be and l am in better general health than | have been for many years. l have recommended Tanlac to lot of my friends and every one of them has been benefited by it."
 Tanlas is sold in Marianna by all leading druggists.
The courier-index., 1920-10-22
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

|seVlces on time next Sunday. sunday school hour. If you Y Tn Sunday school start next x It will make you a better Fee and a more useful Chris besides, you will encourage Elp others by your example. |0ury your talents under your
 on Sunday morning. The scnool and church is the PaSs Tor God to find His peo- sunday, at least a part of
 t'sa '; day. Some people from
 n the country were in last |p,, ana asked where some of |pa @a people were. Let us pro- gus u.:u another to good works. , "ul preach at Cottrall school |Sext Sunday 3 p. m. Also Iaa ana Tuesday night of next
 4Ss us remember these serv- nave nave a good attendance out ',meaching m services in town ||s., m. and 7:3O p. m.
 |si,h ii s a: m: "The Times and |ps;ao. Going to pieces over SsinesS' SneS' debts and world cares, |Eis 1'so m a few words. Spec
 sFoy the choir. Subject at ] wTsring wa Cod" A good song | we snail be glad to meet
The courier-index., 1920-10-22
French Forests Badly Hurt.

The forests of France, so carefully protected and cultivated for centuries, saved the cause for the allies, accord ing to reliable information in govern ment quarters. More than 10000 trees a day were cut during the four years of the war to meet the demands of military leaders. Not only because Of these demands. but from neglect and the ravages of war; the forests of France have been depleted. the war having destroyed more than 100000 900 board feet of lumber and caused the neglect of about 750,OO0 acres of valuable wood land.
The courier-index., 1920-10-22

A large appropriation will probably be secured from the state legislature and an equal amount perhaps from the federal government. Control measures such as spraying and dust ing have been tried, but as yet no satisfactory results have been se- cured.
 The adult betle is described as being oval in outline, yellow or cop per colored with eight black spots on each of the wing covers. It is about one-fourth inch long. The immature stages of larvae are light yellow in color and are covered with large number of stout branched spines. The larvae when full grown attach themselves to some support, often to the under side of the leaf and few days later transform into adult beetles.
 The presence of the bean lady bird beetle became known in Ala bama through complaint or in quiry received by the Entomologist of the Experiment Station.
 'The practice among citizens of the state in reporting any unusual or suSPicious lHsecls uesei Nes NeIy much to be encouraged" says Mir. Baerg. "That is the only way in which the introduction of new in- sect pests can be learned. It is im- portant that we learn of such in- troductions as soon as they occur so that they can be eradicated be- fore they get beyond control. All suspicious looking pests on beans or peas in Arkansas should be re- ported at once to the Entomologist and a number of the insects sent in accompanying the letter."
The courier-index., 1920-10-22
BURIED 90 YEARS IN A rREG
closed in Wood Is Found In California.

Thirty-six years ago a telegrapm bracket and insulator was nailed to . Douglas fir tree near Arcata, Cal. A few years later falling branch badly damaged 1t and the wire which 1t bad been supporting was removed. The tree was growing thriftily, adding every summer to its diameter a new layer of woody material, and this growth gradually pushed out around the bracket on all sides, leaving 1t bur jed in the tree trunk.
 At the end of g years the tip of the glass insulator finally disappeared from sight and the only trace of it that could still he seen was scarcely no- ticeable lump which looked like noth- ing more than & healed-over branch stub. A few weeks ago the tree was felled and the wood manufactured into barrel slaves. The screech of the saw which happened to graze the edge Of the glass called attention to this un- usual fossil"
 On splitting open the stave bolt the whole story became clear in all it's de- tails. The clearly defined annual rings of the rapidly growing trees form an unirnpeachable historical record.
 The wood of the insulator brackek is still in good condition and the oak of which 1t was made has received an unintentional preservative treatment. being thoroughly impregnated with tha resin of the surrounding fir. The in- teresting specimen can now be seen in the wood collection of the forestry df- vision at the University of California. American Forestry Magazine.
The courier-index., 1920-10-22

Fices at the Baptist church |y morning and evening at the |hours.
 Sunday School will meet at A hundred and fifty-five present last Sunday, but this below what we should have. l out and help.
 Fles' Bible Study Class will PlOnday afternoon at 3 o'clock. books are here and the second fr has been assigned as a yer services Wednesday even
 seven-thirty. The last part
 first chapter of Philippians
 studied. Bring your Bibles. 9ect of the morning sermon Peculiar Law" The evening
 will be evangelistic.
 Will find a hearty welcome our services.
 c. L. HAMMOCK, Pastor.
The courier-index., 1920-10-22
Black Bear Put up FIaht.

As residents of Maine know, the black bear is usually shy, inoifen- siye animal, but a farmer who lives in Brownville ran across one not long ago that proved to he a very lively ex- ceptlon to the rule. The bear attacked him in the woods about mile from his house 50 fiercely and persistently that it defeated his every effort to es cape until he managed to pick up two heavy clubs. By feintng with one club and hitting the bear with the oth. er, he fought it off until be worked his way to an open feld-Youta E Companion.
The courier-index., 1920-10-22
cettInc Desperate.

Felix Frankfurter of the Popular Government league. said at banquet in Cambridge:
 sThe authorities, to soothe us--for they see we're getting pretty dssper- ate-the authorities now declare that the high cost of living is going to fall"
 Mir. Frankfurter made gesture of scorn and lneredullty.
 "Wen, It has fallen," he said-"on the consumer"
The courier-index., 1920-10-22
Money Raised by
 Women For Liquor

Chicago.-That a pool of one hundred thousand dollars had been raised here to be used by Washing ton society women in expressing ann bilious dry enforcement agents and replacing them with men more sus- ceptible is believed to have been re- vailed as a result of tapping wires of members of the alleged million dollar whiskey ring, according to the police. Three men have been arrested through tapped wires.
The courier-index., 1920-10-22
Ideas Confused.

'How are the women here as con. versationalists?"
 "The light one over there IS rather heavy, but the dark girl beside her is very light"
The courier-index., 1920-10-22
Extremes Meeting.

"The electrician who was on the spot was certainly live wire."
 How do you knowG"
 q could tel by the way he han dled che dead one"
The courier-index., 1920-10-22
CHURCHES
RST BAPTIST CHURCH

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28

This announcement was received
with tumul,Nous applause W. the
audience, which fairly marvaled mt
the genius OF the young matter 81
the violin. Heife,x has a splendid
stage appearance that would be
enhanced considerably II he would
but smile now and then. But as
10 his piaying--who could find a
flaw Surely. not the average
auditor. nor even the average violin.
list
Il would. indeed. take n ma stcr 10
depict the sweetness. the dizziness,
the technique Of an artist Of Heifctz' =
caliber. He has been rated as the
worlds greatest virtuso. And he
probably is His tones are pure. His
rendltions are mastery.
His audience Mt tho Metropolitan
Tuesday night could not get enough
OF him. He was not too gNnerous
with encores. bu, ever so many Of
them would not have satisfied his
auditors. They were undtr his
spell completely and could h ave nat
for hours more listening 10 the
charm Of his violin. And. in pass
Ing. IL should be said that he has
a brilliant accompa mist In Sam Chot
ginoff. lilo was an accompanist in
every sense OF the word, 10 the last
shade OF meditation. and never in
truding, M many accompa nists do
20 the point OF solo work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28

I wonder what has become Of this
wonderful ". Of CO No longer do
we see the old Passed BY the
Board OF cenHorn" on the silver
sheet preceding the play TO be
given. Has the necessity for such
supervision passed with the ycarr,
and are men. women and children 30
much more Immune 10 evil sugKes.
lions today than they were ten years
ago that they can be trusted TO sep
amic the wheat from the chaff and
not be choked in the procens7
why does our government allow
pictures 20 which any impression.
able youth may 10 10 his hurt.
which show up In Rlorined fashion
crimes normal men and women
rhuddcr az the mention of u he
safe from the evil suggestion
thrown TO him from the screen. and
Is there no longer danger that he
may be- Influenced 10 believe that n
the fellow In the play can get away
with a thing like that. why cannot
he7
am not certain OF IL. but ! be.
lievc l remember that at one time
trashy dime novels Of tho billy the
Kid" order were forbidden the press
and public for this self same reason.
Yet why. today. are thoHe trashy
subjects made the more impressive
by good acting and eniicinK sur.
roundlnRn not only allowed but
why are they welcomed no eagerly
10 the scrccn7
To me. for one. who has long been
interested actively In social welfare
the answer ~ plain and the disas.
trous results Atlil palmer.
The American public demand er.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28

worse than death because those IN
stable. plastic minds have accepted
those criminal suggestions and acted
upon thcm2
The writer is in a position 10
know the effect OF vicious pictures
on imprcAHionablc minds. but she
does not know what excuse Justice
can give for allowing these crsa-
tiona 10 be melted out 10 the public
Who can tell herr
Very sincerely,
MARIE II. G.
Dear Miss Grey: Lee lar Lon was
n fine man. well liked by everyone
who knew him and he was shot
down In cold blood. The murderer
lsom White and Joe Morton. are
sentenced. one 10 hang and the other
10 life imprisonment.
Harry Kittoe shot his fathers
chauffeur because he wanted 10
drive the car himself. and he wa5
acquitted.
Ruth Garrison poisoned another
woman 10 she would be free 10
marry the dead woman's husband.
still she escaped the moose and u,
now In "A Eanitarium.
II seems TO me ~ tho money and
good looks count quite bit in these
murder cases. Ruth Garrison was
good looking and therefore she was
taken pity on. Kittoe had money
and got out very easy. but Isom and
Joe are poor and they got the maxi
mum sentence.
believe in capital punishment.
but | don't think these boys are get
ting "A square deal when you see
how easy some others got off.
kittoe had no reason whatever
20 XIII the man he did. nor OH
Ruth Garrison have any excuse for
the deed she committed except to
gain the foolish end she was trying
for. and they both got off. But
White and Morton had no education.
friends. or money; their minds were
fed up on ten-ccnt novels and their
minds were fun Of wild adventures,
and see what Justice dealt them
SQUARE DEAL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28

Not much noise from the outside
world ever reached the secret prison
where l watched while my husbn nd
slept The room was almost In the
center OF the labyrinth ~ buildings
which made up the hacienda. bui
tho peculiar insintcnt rat tat tat.tnt
Of the machine guns was Tar reach
ms II penetrated the thick walls
and aroused in Bob some old memory
OF his days In France.
Come on. boys--" he shouted NJ
he aprang 20 his feet
Then he opened his eyes. Jaw me
and explained.
Machine guns. janc' ! guess the
noise OF them will jerk an cx soldier
out of his gravel I thought I was
In the trenches. but IT'S only Nor
rlnon. thank Cod wonder how
many bandits he's got In his 'rovolu
tionary army this time"
Suddenly the wall and swish OF
the machine guns was doubled. Bot
whlutird with excitement
THAT means that the Mexicnnn
have got into action at last. guess
Morrison gave this hacienda some
surprise party" hr said. GOSH How
wish l could set out 81 this hole
We've already done our bit for
Morrison" I exclaimed ioyfuiiy. Il
guess did a good little job when
set OF that store OF munitions q
few weeks ago. even II aid do II Ia
my drllrinmf'
BEST little Job eyer' You mad,
Il possible for Morrison TO shoot az
this nest He had the plan In mind
ever since he left the cave. he told
me. HUT he couldn't find an excuns
for making an attack until spene,
and Archer were brought here. And
then -ha wouldn't have dared u
tackle the proposition az long as tbs
owner ~ the place had "a fort behind
him
bob interrupted himself. az inter
walls. 70 listen 10 .the rise and fall ID
the fight. which was going on 81
near. and yet No far away from US
had never seen him 40 excited In
my ilfe Tho battle was for hls
stakes and he was as helpless as q
woman.
do you realize. my dear. that ~
are in tho most interesting countr,
In the world az the present moment
And in the very heart a. It's In
triEunf And shut up as useless Al
kitfenar'' he Etormci.
You're making our friend. the de
trciiye. a man Of vast Importance
my dear ! said
''fIo g. It's his business to ke~I
tho pcacs between IN. United statei
and Mexico. Some sob. should say
He can't let rash Americans Ike
spence and Archer set themselves
Killed. And u takes nerve and fnone'
60 masquerade his outfit as n bans
Of half breed outlaws. Hay--Jane-
where do you suppose he got hi
funds from
How should guess ,ha,'" ! in
auired sharply. u, seemed no unim
portant Tn the midst Of our anxlsrrn
up n tree. my dear He whi~p~r~s
the tai. 10 mo when he made tina
fruiticus attack. three days ago. Thu
bag OF money you brought In the air
plan. and left suspended between th'
heavens and the earth"
''oh IA la I murmurei. what /
chancc' wha, chance Our yerl
lives. today. depend on the number
Of Morrison's hireiinE~--and ms
abandoned treasure"
Suddenly tho weird spat spa,spa'
Of firearms ceased.
Bob was alert. grew mor'
nervous than ever. The silence wa.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28
By CYNTHIA GREY

Dear Miss Grey: Some pears ago. 1ohen the photoplay
Just coming into vogue, fired NTH ambition 10 become
playwright, took Of instruction from, leadin0
picture
among the various "dos" and "donts" remember,
one that made strong impression upon 10 the
emphatic and oft-repedted drinG that Uiolence Of
ithumane kind shoCn0 The methods Of criminal in his
attack against another human being, tCoud be dA0oed
Crime could be su00esed but the actual carrying ont Of that
forbidden the silver sheet Weapons could be
in euidence, bit their actual could not be screened
Burdories could be committed bit the actual preparation
could only be guessed at and not witnessed, etc.
Great stress laid these points and the
gUen logical and extremely They that the
minds Of dangerous number Of and children
and wod be- plastic and impressionabe to ev
influence and suggestions.
Pctwe-crie woud suggest atrocities in woy that not
the rdnkest piece Of reoding could and oou
be TO bear bad fruit in tCedk-OIed humans Mann
minds iCod be influenced 10 beiieUe that crime could be
0orified thru the mednship Of popular star and the sug-
gestion than liable 10 be followed By people aohose
unstable brains could not resist the influence and ho oud
oiUe in TO ev impulses they otherwise might hare su
tered.
The then new, but powerfid board Of censorship had
reasoned the problem ont, and the lines heartily draao
against the actual committing Of a picture-crime.