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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02
HEROES UNSUNC

HNHE gifted folk who write the holiday ad-
b. l. vertisements do almost unconsciously,
q great service for a forgotten and tragicallv
neglected element in the community Once
a year they discover the fathers Of families
and millions Of readers are reminded OF
unsung heroes with high claim to recogni-
tion and esteem.
He who in ordinary times is submerged
at the head of the table is cited for decora-
tion with watch or n pair Of suspcndcrs
. new crayat or set of slippers He held
the front line trench through all the savage
tumult Of the year. it seems, and finchcd not
at all before the onSlaughts OF fierce icrmen
and coal merchants, bakers and groccrs,
shoemakers and tailors. modtstes and milli-
ncrs. At Christmas the dust clears for an
instant and reveals him still heroica,ly at his
post where the stresses are greatest little
battered, but holding his own.
In a good many households the fortitudc
and true greatness Of this unmedaled war
rior will be appreciated for the first time
when Christmas advertising is read aloud
after dinner. Surely he deserves u moment
of the spotlight. His slippers ought to be
lined with silk and his suSpcndcrs ought.
indeed, to have buckles of refined gold
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02
WHY COAL is HIGH

livery study of the general question of
T. anthracite supplies and prices will lead,
IL It is followed far enough to the undevel-
oDed coal lands In this and other states and
to revelations Of queer methods by which
mining operations are restricted in rich
fields by those who know that high prices
are inevitable In a tight market.
Every anthracite combine holds leases and
options over great areas Of anthracite land as
vet untouched by n pick. Were these prop
critics developed, II the lessees were to relin-
ouish their control to independent operators,
coal prices would fall; provided, of course,
that there was no discrimination against
independent operators by the railroads. 1t
happens, however, that interests dominant
in railway control also dominate in many
parts of the anthracite region. And there
you are.
Colonel Mccain has brought this general
question up again in his dispatches from
New York. 1t is an old question that is al
ways new. 1t is a matter that the public
itself will have to puzzle over and dispose OF
in one way or another. Until the law OF
supply and demand Is permitted to operate
without restraint in the coal fields anthra-
cite will continue to be something OF a
luxury even in Pennsylvania, which has in
calculable quantities of it just below the
surface of its soil.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02
FIRST CLASS IN ClVIcS

A UNIQUE course Of lectures on practicol
"A civlcs Will be delivered today in the
reception room in City Hall under the
auspices of Mayor Moore. To all iptents
and purposes the Mayors reception room
VIII be converted for the day into a class
room, in which city officials will be the pro-
fessors and women voters the students.
This new kind Of "University Extension"
vas arranged by the Mayor and Mrs. George
A. Dunning, of the League of Women
Voters.
The Mayor will open the course with a
discussion Of city administration in general,
while directors and heads of other city de-
partmcnts will "nl;ghtcn the women on the
subjects with which they are most con-
versant
All this is a distinct and worth while
recognition of the new and nquiring element
OF the electorate. But more than that. the
women will get first hand knowledge of city
officials and their work. while the admins.
traitors Of the city assurcdly will be inspired
by contact with the original and spontaneous
intelligence of representative women.
Many a man voter knows virtually moth
Ing about the manner of running his own
city government. The women. in taking
lessons today, will really be teaching many
OF the men. 1t will be interesting to watch
this course in civics and to speculate on It's
influence. The women have the vote They
are studying how best to use it. Old line
political leaders, who even now are pre-
pairing to award public Office to loyal" fol-
lowers in the next municipal election. had
better bear in mind the sprightly French
idea, 'Cherchez la femme"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02
JERSEYS VANISHING BEER

TN NEW JERSEY it is possible to meas
i ure the effects Of the illicit whisky traffic
on the fortunes of those who built largely on
hopes of revised dry act
Governor Edwards forced the passage of
law which would legalize old style beer.
This law plainly expressed the unwilling
ness Of the state administration to co operate
with the federal authorities in the enforce
ment of q federal law. Leaders of the Re
publican majority in the Legislature an
nounce now that the beer bill will be re-
pcaled and that the state soon will have
dry law identical with that passed by Con-
gress.
No question of the rights and wrongs of
the Volstcad act is here involved. What is
plain is that because of the activity of boot
leggers all hope of a light wine and beer law
is swiftly vanishing. They know at Trenton,
after the experience Of the last year, that
such q law would permit wholesale revival
of the whisky business and n new lease Of
life for saloons that have been the chief Of
tenders against the rules Of order and de-
cency.
The leaders at Trenton are good polit
clans first of all They would announce no
plans that were not sure to have general
Dublic support.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02
FORD AND THE JEWS

STNHE disclaimer issued by the American
IL Jewish committee will call the attention
of most yeaders for the first time 70 the
series of alleged protocols coming from a
ponexistent organization known as the
Elders of Zion, or the Zionist Men of Wis
dom, or the Wise Men of Zion.
These so called protocols have been used
Cs the basis of q series Of attacks which have
been appearing in Henry Ford's Dearborn
Independent for several months. They pur-
xort to reveal the plans Of the Jews TO pro-
duce revolution and anarchy, to the end that
they may seize control of the governments
of the world.
1t Is nineteen years since the existence of
these documents was made known They
appeared first in Russia, where &c is con.
ceiyable that they were produced for the
purpose of justifying jew batting. There
is no organization Of Jews bearing any of
the names applied to the organization said
40 be responsible for the protocols In fact,
those protocols are generally believed to be
the work OF non Jews.
The acceptance Of them as authentic by
Henry Ford's newspaper is what might be
expected. Mr.. Ford Is a manufacturer of
remarkable genius, but outside of his par
sicular specially he has demonstrated lack
~ information and an infantie credulity
which have made him an easy victim OF delu e
sion. When he talks about automobiles he
is worth listening to, but It Is waste OF
time 70 pay any heed to what he has TO say
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02
NO BUILDING RELIEF YET

TNHE various agencies, private, semi
l. public and public, concerned with the
perplexing task Of amelioratng housing con
ditions need experience no fears that their
occupation will soon be gone House CON
structiOn in Philadelphia is still pitfully in
adequate to the needs of the population.
The report of the Bureau of Building In
spection for the month of November shows
that only forty two permits for new dwell
ings were granted, which is about the same
insufficient average that has endured monthly
for full year. The number of permits
increased is but a specious index of relief,
since the operations listed were mainly in
the nature of repairs and alterations
1t is evident that hopes for remedy cannot
be fastened on the long prophcsicd building
revival. 1t will probably be many months
more before the normal rate OF construction
10 re established
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02
REMEMBER THE SCOUTS

PHILOSOPHERS so acute as to see two
L sides to every question are stumped by
the Boy Scouts. There is only one side to
that cnllvening organization-the side Of
public and personal good Considering the
mass and unanimty OF we'll wishers' the
hy M means exorbitant aspirations govern
ing the present campaign deserve to be
promptly realized.
The drive for the Philadelphia quota of
5000 900 to finance the organization here for
The next two years will close on Saturday
night. The public will applaud If the goal
is reached. Hands that tighten the purse
strings, however, cannot clap, The way to
glee in this instance is by giving
The scouts by their mere existence, by
thoir potent effect on civilization in adoles-
cence, by their fine ideals and spirited prac-
tical energies, will pay back with interest.
A generous view OF the situation may be
safely recommended to this community.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02
THE GOLDEN CAGE

ENARTH, sea and sky; the proud and pa
~ tient stars;
The gradual rainbow with its flags un-
furcd; "'
These are but golden unrclenting bars
Upon the secret edges of the world,
We move in beauty and are touched To tcars
Weakened to wonder, and made clean with
peace;
But guarded by thousand unseen sneors
Like royal captivcs There Is no release.
The moments mutiny, the days rebel,
The passions clamor; better to be still:
Seek open spaces for magic spell,
Kiss lips across tender book, until
The last rains falling on the final leaves
Dissolve all dreaming and the heart that
grieves.
Joseph L. Freeman, in the Nation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02

tral government have succeeded, Is now In
full swing. The men back of IL do not care
anything about the theory of the constitu-
tion, with its delegation Of certain specific
powers to Congress and it's reservation Of all
others for the states. They are interested
merely In putting over their own idea.
Those who do not like the present ten
denotes will save themselves lot of irrita-
ton il they can regard them with the philo.
sophie calm Of Governor Cooper and recog.
nizc the fact that what the people Of the
country wish they will get in some way.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02
about international politics or revolutionary

about international politics or revolutionary
propaganda.
What the committee says on the subject
of bolshevism and the Jews Is pertinent and
timely. Most people will be interested to
learn that there are only two Jews out of
twenty members Of the Bolshevist cabinet
Trotzky and Sverdlov who are Jews only
by birth. The committee also properly ex-
plodes a number Of other lies of similar char
acter. But on the whole. the committee
could have well afforded to ignore the fan
tastic stuff, which will refute itself on it's
face with all fair minded persons, especially
since the original authors are anonymous.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02

The director Of registration OF IN. %.
Massachusetts, State Department OF DluI
Control says spirits Of inter is being .,,, gss,
as n substitute for liquor among "the bette, ~,
classes" But, as Marie Dressler would Pas
it, "You may tempt the better classes VIII
your inter cocktail glasses. but heaven VI"
protect the working girl"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02

The consumption Of champagne hn
greatly increased in Germany. The yearI
cost of the tizz guzzled amounts to aDGn. 9G.
ZOO, 900, 900 marks. With q thirst Ike
that how can nation be expected to pH
indemnity?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02
Tboupbtful men who anticipate meet

Thoughtful men who anticipate mes.; s,s
bandit should see to it that they catn tssm.
considerable amount of money with tustc 70
Nothing 80 peeves highway robber uhy
discover that his victim has nothing III how %
clothes but few paltry cents. Thats n. m,
it comes that Hazleton man - lnn,nds ~
Hahncmann Hospital with two builet wUJbp wocbsp
in his stomach All he had in his PTeNtIh, n,
was twenty seven cents. SO naturaS hin
artist who held him up tried to tupad into
into a plugged nickel by pumping La Ieap might
him. II he had had but a dime ne ,unItal &
have been a morgue instead OF h1SHIIs 1SIs Is
case. But, on the other hand (ana . i
what we wish to impress on our ediollar
he had carried two or three hundred nts uy Of
the thug might have given him a y"ONs yOMs ), b
thanks. This proves to us that we shoS'u ansS ar, n
kind to our bandits and see that 'ar 'aarrSucus
properly recompensed for their ait IN ID,
iabors. If he can't make living md IND a
bandit business he may branch out an tbst
into politics. And just think how mu'n ~
will cost you!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02

There are more rats on the Levia'n,, ~,
than the surveyor OF New York port ~.
get rid Of. Cats and ferrets are powelM"r,
against them they seem TO thrive on possom, ,sor,
and gas is too costly way OF killing in.tii ihnati
The rats could supply material for some us1
to come; and when the supply disappesssiTvs n
the present problem would disappear VIII ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02
Answers to Yesterdays oul>

historical and genre scenes He was an
intimate friend OF Charles Dickens ana
Wilkie Collins. His dates are 1916
1863.
2 Riparian rights are the rights OF anv
person owning land containing or bor
dering on watercourse or other body
OF water In or to its banks bed or
waters.
g. Washington ID. Vanderp is an Ameri-
can promoter who has recently secured
large concessions In Siberia from the
Soviet Government.
l. Seoul IL the capital of Korea.
g. Pragmatism Is officiousness pedantry
matter-of-fact treatment of things. In
philosophy II Ia the doctrine that esti.
mates any assertion solely by It's prac-
tical bearing upon human interests
9. prang- are found in the native
'state in BOrneo and Sumutra.
T. Roger Bacon was a celebrated English
philosopher. He died in 1894.
s. The great fire of London occurred In
1866.
0. Henry Clay belonged to the Whig party
10. a deodar 10 a Himaiayan cedar tree.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02

New York health department reguls.
tions demand u death certificate before
burial permit can be issued for the dsposn
of an amputated leg or arm. The presunPP..
ton is that when they are thus careiuay
wrapped in red tape a coffin won't !"
necessary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02
Philadelphia. Thur,day. December !, 1920
A FOUR YEAR PROGRAM FOR
PHI NDEI pIIIA

Things on when the people expect the new
administration to concentrate Its attention:
Jh0 DeiOtCarC river bridge
drpdock big enough 10 accommodate, Oh,
largest ships WV
Ders sioppcnt Of the rdbfd trn,s,, ,,.,..,
4 convention halt N"''
4 building for the Free Librarv.
An Art Museum.
enlargement Of the trdter supply
HomcS TO accommodate tho population
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02

The 500 Cincinnati factory employs
who plan to give up their jobs for month
so that the unemployed in other factories
may make n little money have swapped th
economic for higher law.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02
What Do You Kno,U?
QUIZ

QUIZ
l. From what languages Is English chiefly
derived? s"'
2. How much more intense is sunlight than
moonlight? ~
ment? ~
4. For what achievement in the world yar
is General Nivelle especially noted?
8. What Is a limerick?
6. Why is 1t so called?
7. What Is a prehense tail?
8. What Is the name of the treaty. nv uhio,,
ferences? ~ ''
o. What Is meant by limbo?
TO- What books of the Bible comnose ,ha
Pentateuch? ''''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02

The Chicago man who paid the fare "
Joliet for himself and an officer of the law
so that he might be safely landed in prison
cell perhaps longcd to be where the high coa
of living couldn't affect him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02

Apropos of the anti cigarette crusade,
may be recalled that we were ready enough
to give the boys cigarettes while they were
fighting for US.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02

May the protest Of Cornell seniors
against coeducation be considered as 4
faint, far sign of reaction against mod
ern fcminism?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02

Professional reformers do not have 70
hire hall these days. They have discoV.
cred that they can get swifter action when
they hire a lobby.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02

Though there is ammunition in plenty.
popgun legislation is all that Is expected Of
the present Congress, as 1t takes time 70
move heavy artillery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02

II more drastic Sunday laws go into
effect, some men will have more time to at.
tend to their home brew.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02

The easiest thing a political economist
does is to find some new infamy in the
excess profits tax.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02

Washington b. Vanderlip is probably Of
the opinion that Lenine talks too much.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02

Congressional lobbyists are not blind to
the fact that this Is the open season for
lame ducks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02

Perhaps the Swanzey, n. H., hunter
who killed two deer with one shot was see.
ing double.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02

Deer are now being shot just as cheer.
fully as though they were human beings.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02

The law should apply all the penalties
the drug traffic can bear--and then some.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-02
SHORT CUTS

Peirce appears to have been worried
by yellow dogs.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-10

wife, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, are in
the Valley on short pleasure trip
They located in the city for a few days
waiting for the roads to clear up and
then they intend to make a toun of the
entire Valley. Mr.. Benbow expressed
his regret at not being able to remain
in the Valley permanently.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-10

Well Fellow Hawkeyes watch the
date or you will miss the fun. The 22nd
of February Q<nown as Iowa day or
Washington's birthday will come on
Sunday this year and so the great an
nual picnic reunion will be held on
Saturday February 81, 1920, in Lincoln
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-10

formerly Eastlake) park, Los Angeles.
If rainy that day or just before the pic
mic will be postponed to the first dry
Saturday following.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-10

S. III. Benbow, of the Northwestern
Mutual Life Insurance Company, and
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-10

w. F. Holt arrived in Ell Centro this
morning from his Los Angeles home.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-10

FOR SALE-Thirty one good dairy
cows. Inquire of owner SIT Holt Ave.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-10

=. Z. Cobbler, very large ranch
holder, arrived in Ell Centre from San
Diego this morning, to look after his
local interests. 1t was his desire to es-
cort his mother and sister, who recent
ly arrived fro Detroit, Michigan, about
the Valley. but owing to the bad condi-
ton of the roads they are marooned
at the Barbara Worth.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-10

A. S. Cox, of Calipatria, Fred w.
Clark, of Van Horn, Texas, and Il. H.
Kamp, of Los Angeles, has been tour
ing the Valley for the past few days.
Thov remained in this city last night.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-10
Alex Fusi's Closing Out Sale
Friday, February 18th
Imperial, California

et and
4 mletO on the Va
Al OF ecs H
stha emIdng the day
ian milk goats
fmrssn d 1'p
..s<
1 1aanon af 81 OF
months with approved bearing interest
fromd $O0 and under cash.
Starts a A. NJ
and Goats will be sold before lunch
FreeL Lunch at NOOn
FUS, Ow.er
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-10

Walter Heydell, of Holtville. who
has been in FL Centre for a number OF
days, returned to his home this morn
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-10

Sergeant A. l. Rushworth, of thu
army barracks at CaleXico, spent yes
terday and last night in this city.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-10

C. Dooham, of Louisville, Kentucky
has arrived in FL Centro on his way to
San Diego. He will return in the fal
and make his home in the Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-10

Jack Treman and NJ. X. White, of
Holtville, are visiting in Ell Centro for
the day.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-10

The c. w. =. M. met this afternoon
at the State Street Christian church.
A pot luck lunch was served followed
by a very delightful program.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-10

Friday 18th. opening of Vaudeville
Circuit at Palace theatre. Looks like
q good shOw.--AdV.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-10

A. ]. Hoyt is in Ell Centre for the day
on business.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-10

Mrs. Dorsey Whitelaw will entertain
at her home on Scandalwood Drive
number of friends at Bridge.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-10

The monthly meeting of the directors
of the Imperial County Farm Bureau
has been set for Friday, February 13,
instead of Thursday, the 18th, that
date being holiday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-12
WORK BEGINS ON NEW
THEATER BULL DIN c

The Consolidated Amusement Com
pany has begun work on the new
theater to be erected on the site OF
the Hyden & Adams building and the
one now occupied by the II. & H.
Cafe.
r. A. ThUrmond, who is interested
in the enterprise, stated today that
the job would be finished by the first
of the year and the new theater
thrown open to the public.
II. n. Whitley of Dallas, Texas, has
the contract, and J. ~ W-hitlock will
be superintendent of construction.
The company cannot secure the two
stores mentioned until after September
lst but work will progress on the
building beginning with the rear, near
the alley.
When finished this will be one of
the most modern, up.to-date theaters
in the state and will be conducted
upon the same high plane as the
other amusement enterprises Of the
company.
Mr.. Thurmond is having a new home
constructed on the site he occupied
until recently on McLish avenue.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-12
N A R ON PIERCE IS
MAXIM { AN A CT|VE
CAMPA| GN FOR OFFICE.

Marian r. Pierce, candidate for
county commissioner from the second
district is making an active campaign
supporters for the place to which he
asplres.
Mr.. Pierce has been resident OF
what is now Carter county for nearly
so years. and is one OF the states
wide awake progressive citizens who
keeps in close touch with dll public
affairs. He was instrumental in de-
velorng the oil fields around Graham,
end owns considerable land in that
locality which was furnished for drill
ing purposes, and which resulted in
the discovery of the Graham field,
that revolutionized the industry in Ora
ham township.
The discovery of oil around Graham
was instrumental in making the land
owners Independent, they suffered
from three successive dry years and
were sadly in debt when oil was dis
covered Sale Of leases put them all
on easy street and out OF debt
Mr.. Pierce states that he is willing
10 bring into county government the
same energy, industry, and rugged
honesty that has made him a success
with his own affairs, and II selected
by the people to represent them as
county commissioner will use the
same Judgment in handling the county
b isiness as he would in the conduct
OF his own.