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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-13
King Solomon
in Feathers


The literary history Of the raven be-
gins with Noah and Elijah. Natural
lists call him 1.-The most wary, the most
amusing, the cleverest Of birds" He
has also been described as grave. dig
nified and sedate and many instances
have been given of the peculiarItles of
this historical bird.
The bill of the raven is a formidable
weapon-strong. stout, sharp at the
edges. curved toward the tip. 1t is his
one weapon of offense, but 1t answers
the purpose of two or three. Like the
dirk of the oldtime plainsman. 1t Is
equally available as dagger or as a
carving knife. 1t can also be used as
a pair of pincers. 1t can kill rat al
one blow. The raven can drive its beak
right through the spines of q hedgehog
1t is said that the raven Will never at
tack a man. If this be true, 1t Is, il
is thought, not so much from any de-
feet Of courage as from the birds
keen intellectual perception Of what
will pay and what will not.
Like most OF his tribe, the raven is
in the strictest sense of the word, ON
nvorous. His dietary ranges from "a
worm to a whale"
When his nest is built as II general
ly Is, beneath some overhanging rock
which quite conceals 1t from view from
above, IT'S position may sometimes be
discovered by the remains of rabbit
neatly laid in the short grass at the tor
of the cliff in what might be called
his Harder" But a larder implies ar
amount of economy and self-restraini
that IT is not In the raven to practice.
In districts where food is scarce the
ravens viii attack without scruple q
newly born lamb or even a sheep thai
has been cast.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-13

sioners now on the government rolls
have been required TO have two per-
sons sign the checks as witnesses of
the Endorsement a proceeding that re-
CURED the quarterly collection OF
more than 6,0O0,00o signatures.
Decision to modify the requirement
was made by Secretary Payne of the
interior department, after conference
with officers of the pension bureau,
the announced purpose being to OBJ
viate trouble and annoyance to bank
ers cashing the checks, as well as the
pensioners.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-13

mate amount Of easily separated for
eign material that Is In the lot of
wheat Dockase is therefore approx
tmately the percentage of foreign ma
terial which can be readily removed
from the lot Of wheat by the ordinary
commercial types of cleaning machin-
cry commonly found in grain elevators
and mills.
The dockaxe test is made ordinarily
by weighing about 1000 grams of
wheat tabout two and one-quarter
pounds). which should constitute a
representative sample. Grams are
pscd instead of other units for ease
Il. determining percentages.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-13

The percentage Of dockage is
an essential factor In arriving
at the true value of lot of
wheat. This dockage may con-
sist of either useful or harmful
foreign materials.
The various methods of han
ding docks ge should be care
fully investigated and the one
that is best suited to the needs
of the local conditions should be
adopted.
When large percentage Of
dockage Is present in wheat 1t Is
advisable to remove 1t on the
farm or at the point Of shipment
and thus avoid paying the freight
for the dirt, chaff, weed seeds.
etc, on the basis Of the rate for
wheat.
The farmer should get high
er numerical grade for his wheat
under the dockage system of the
federal grades than he would I'M
der system of grading that
does not require determination
for dockage but lowers the
grade on account Of the total
foreign material present In the
wheat marketed ut country
points.
The dockage system In opera
ton protects the farmer from
the possibility Of low prices
fixed by the local buyer in or
der to insure safe purchase on
a flat-rate basis.
Write the bureau of markets,
United States department of ag'
riculture, Washington, for a bull
letin discussing 'Dockage Under
the Federal Wheat Grades" 1t
will be sent free on request.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-13

Geneva. 1t may be
awarded to only one nurse of a ma
ton each year. Thus these six women
represent Americas high roll of nurs-
ing since the outbreak of the Great
war In 1914. The Florence Nightin-
gaze medal was established In 1912.
II can be awarded "only to trained
nurses who may have especially dis
unguished themselves by great and
exceptional devotion to the sick and
wounded In peace or war"
The Florence Nightingale medal is
well named. Florence Nightingale
uS20-191O) was the pioneer of trained
army nursing. She was an English
woman. born in Florence. She became
Interested In nursing early and went
through courses of training In France
and Germany. She then made a study
OF hospital methods in Europe. She
became the friend Of the ragged
schools and other similar institutions
Of London.
Opportunity knocked at her door In
the Crimean war. In 1854 reports Of
the awful conditions surrounding the
wounded and sick reached London
and she sailed for Scutari with q staff
of 3S volunteer nurses. There she
toiled until the British troops left the
town In 1855. Her nightly round of
the wards won for her from the SOL
diers the title of Lady With the
Lamp" She not only nursed the sick
and wounded but started educational
classes and organized reading.
Fame rewarded her. Her country
made her a gift of S250,OO0 With
this she founded training home for
nurses. Soon she became general
adviser of the civilized world I'm mat
ters of nursing and sanitary reform,
Her example and influence brought
about the organization of the Red
Cross society. She wrote "Notes on
Hospitals" (1s59) and Notes on
Nursing" 1S60).
So the name of Florence Nightin-
gale calls up q brave picture of wo-
manly devotion, made more valuable
by trained skill. The records of the
six American women honored with the
Florence Nightingale medal show that
they are worthy recipients of this
highly-prized decoration. The six
nurses are:
Helen Scott Hay, Washington. d. G.
Florence Merriam Johnson, New
York City.
Martha Nj. Russell, Boulder, Colo.
Alma f. Forester, Chicago, Ill.,
Linda X. Meirs, Boston, Mass.
Mary f. Gladwin, New York City.
All six OF these nurses saw service
abroad. Following is condensed
record of their training and services.
Miss Hay. present chief nurse OF
the American Red Cross commission
for Europe, is a graduate of North
western university and the Illinois
Training School for Nurses, Chicago.
Her career includes service as head
nurse at Iowa State Hospital for the
Insane; superintendent of nurses In
county institutions, Dnnning, Ill. :
superintendent of Pasadena hospital
and of the Illinois Training School for
Nurses. She went overseas In charge
Of American Red Cross nurses on the
Red Cross ship In 1914 and became
chief nurse of Unit &C." Kief, Russia !;
was appointed director. bureau of In
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-13

The dockage Is separated from this
l,O00-gram sample by screening with
the proper hand sleeves or by using an
approved cleaning device such MS Is
described under the heading Detailed
Description of the Method of Deter
mining Dockage" The dockage 80
separated Is weighed and the percent
age is found, based on the total
weight of the sample including the
dockage. IF the amount of dockage
is below ! per cent it is disregarded.
For example, II only one-half of l per
cent foreign material is so separated
no dockage Is assessed This one
half Of per cent, however, would not
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-13
=
Sixty-Year Old Apple Tree.

In 1858 a Missouri farmer decided
that he wanted to take Greeley's ad-
vice and go west to do little growing
up with the country. He took with
him tiny apple tree growing on his
farm, to see what luck it might bring
him. From all appearances he made
wise move, for the tree is still grow
Ing and showering apples all over the
orchard each year.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-13

luN sewer al Wechb.
At times l could not.
walk at all and /
suffered with m y
back and limbs so I
often had to stay in
bed. | suffered off
o n d on for eight
y e a 8. Finally l
heard that Lydia E.
Pinkham's V e g e.
table Compound was
a good medicine and
tried it with splen-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-13
NEW PENSION CHECK RULING
Witnesses of Endorsements Not Re-
CURED - Affects 100000
Pensioners.

Wash'nston.-W of the in
dorsement of pension checks will not
be required IN the future, except
where pensioners sign by mark, ac-
core ing to an announcement by the
pension bureau.
-Four times year the 100000 pen
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-13
A LADY, of Distinction

Is recognized by the delicate fascinat-
ing influence of the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores,
followed by busting with Cuticura
Talcum powder usually means clear,
sweet, healthy skin.-Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-13

did effect. can now do my house,
work and my washing. l have recon-
mended your Vegetable Compound and
your Blood Medicine and three Of my
friends are taking them to advantage.
You can use my name for testimonial. F."
Mrs. THERESA COVENTRY, rs Burnett
st., Newark, N. J.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-13
Harmonious Episode.

did you notice any unanimity Of
sentiment during the earlier sessions
of the convention?"
"On one point only" answered Sen
ator Sorghum. Everybody stood up
when the band played The Star Span
gled Banner"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-13

hospltal, Pueblo, Colo; Mayo Broth
ers' hospital, Rochester, MINI. ;
American hospital, Mexico City. She
went overseas on the Red Cross ship,
serving with unit &C." Germany, In
1914; was assigned to army nurse
corps, Fort Bliss, Ell Paso, Texas,
1916, going with the American Red
Cross commission to Roumania in
1917. She was decorated by the
Roumanian government.
Miss Forester sailed on the Red
Cross ship for service In Russia In
1914 with unit III :" served under the
Red Cross Roumanian commission In
1917, and returned to Russia in 1918,
serving at Archangel. She is a gradu-
ate Of the Presbyterian Hospital
Training School for Nurses, Chicago,
Ill. has been public health nurse with
the Infant Welfare association and the
Jewish Aid society, Chicago; rendered
disaster service with the American
flood, 1913 In charge of out-patient
obstetrical department of Rush Medi-
cal college. Chicago.
Miss Gladwin sailed on the Red
Cross ship, September. 1914, as super
visor Of unit IL" assigned to Nish,
Serbia, remaining in that country al
most continuously until January, 1919.
She Is a graduate Of Boston City hos
pital, Boston, Mass. has been super
intendent of nurses, Woman's hospital,
New York City, and rendered emery
ency service under the Red Cross in
the Ohio flood, 1918.
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You are invited to write for free advice

No other medicine has been so sue
cessful in relieving woman's suffering
rs has Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Women may receive free
and helpful advice by writing the Lydia
E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
Such letters are received and answered
by women only and held in strict
confidence.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-13

They are never alone who are accom-
panied with noble thoughts.-Sir
Philip Sidney.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-13
END or EIGHT
YEARS MISERY
Used Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
and Recovered.

Newark, N. 1.-THE doctor said l
had an organic trouble and treated me
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-08-13

* American women
nave been awarded the
Florence. Nightingale
medal. This medal Is
the highest decoration
of the nursing world.
1t Is awarded by the
International Commit
tee of the Red Cross,
Cn.~x, IA
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S-%


Doesn't hurt a bitL Drop a little
AFreezone" on an aching corn, instantly
that corn stops hurting then shortly
you lift it right OFF with fingers. Truly
Your druggist sells a tiny bottle Of
"Freezone" for few cents sufficient to
remove every hard corn, soft corn, or
corn between the toes, and the calluses,
without soreness or irritation.
The Washington times., 1920-07-21
CAMPAIGN FUNDS
WILL Be WATCHED
Every Dollar Subscribed and Its
Use to Be Given Fullest
Publicity.

(continued from First Page)
ticians OF both parties here that he
possibility OF a further investigation
OF campaign contributions has had a
serious effect upon the finances OF
each OF the national committees al
ready. II was learned today that A.
nance committeeman are having ex-
treme difficulty in getting pledges for
money from usual sources.
Men or wealth who contributed
heavily TO Democratic and RepubIi-
can campaigns in the past are hesi-
tatlng this year to come across"
They seem TO anticipate "A degree of
publicity for which they have no taste
whatever, and unless they can be as
sured that they will not be en-
barrassed they will make no promise
as TO the future.
Naturally there is nobody who can
insure contribution against such
embarrassment The Senate COM
mittee Is still In the field. 1t has
full power to inquire into any and all
campaign funds which may be raised.
1t may be convened at any time; IL
may summon whomsoever II may
suspect OF having interesting infor-
nation: II may exact testimony under
oath, and IL may call for papers and
records OF all political parties. OF in
dividusl candidates and campaign
managers.
The Washington times., 1920-07-21
NEWS OF ALEXANDRIA
AND NEARBY VIRGINIA

ALEXANDRIA. Va. July 21.-Ow-
ing to the scarcity OF coal, the plant
of the Mutual Ice Company at the
foot Of Cameron street closed down
last night. and will remain closed the
balance OF the season. The plant had
capacity of forty tone OF ice per
day.
There will be no Ice famine in
Alexandria. however, as the Mutual
Ice Company also owns a plant at the
Potomac yards which turns out los
tons OF ice daily. This plant will
supply Alexandria during the sum-
mer months.
Harry Hammond, secretary-treas-
urer OF the Mutual Ice Company,
stated today that there would be no
ice famine in Alexandria as long as
he could obtain coal to keep the plant
at the Potomac yards running. He
has a good supply on hand, but does
not know IL he can replace this when
it is exhausted.
A meeting OF the city council was
held last night, when the board Of
aldermen passed a resolution appro-
u
gas works.
A resolution was introduced and
referred to the committee on finance
to pay for the treatment at the Alex
andria Hospital of volunteer firemen
who were injured In the line of duty.
Another meeting will be held FRI
day night
Alva Aerie, Fraternal Order Of
Eagles, will hold a meeting tonight
in it's hall. over the Alexandria Ma
tional Bank. The recently elected Of
ficer will be installed and a smoker
will follow.
A coroner's jury investigating the
death of Robert Langley, the three
year-old child of Lee Langley, who
was run over and killed by an auto
bile belonging to tourist, brought in
a verdict that the child's death was
the result Of an unavoidable accident.
An automobile driven by Ashby
Warfield, son OF DR.. Edgar Warfield,
OF Rosemont, and one driven by
George A. Sterling, jr., Of Columbus,
Ohio, collided at Russell road and
Lloyd lane, last night. In the car
with Mr.. Sterling were his mother
in-law. Mrs. Jennie Huber. and his
young daughter. Warfield was alone
in his car. The parties in the Ster-
ling car were brought to the Alex
andria Hospital, where it was found
Mrs. Huber had suffered a broken
rib and the other occupants were
bruised and shocked. Warfield es-
capped injury. Both cars were badly
damaged.
The Washington times., 1920-07-21
NEWWOMANIN
.ELWELL CASE
Left City With Husband Forty
eight Hours After Whist
King Was Slain.

NEW YORK. July 2l.-A new
murder inquiry in the past few days
has given the authorities renewed
hope OF solving the mystery.
The new character Is "A woman
whose name has never been publicly
mentioned, but who has been under
surveillance for some days ~ me
police. She Is married and Is stlll
living with her husband, who took
her out OF the city forty-eight hours
after Joseph Is. Elwell, fatally
wounded. was discovesed IN the re-
ception room OF his home on June H.
HAD CLANDEsTINE MEETINGS.
The woman figured in the oriciai
mind as an incidental character In
the Elwell drama until new ana sur
prising information was given the
detectives last week. This resulted In
a careful investigation In New YORK
and elsewhere. The investigation dis
closed that the woman kept In con-
slant touch with Elwell. that they
exchanged letters when either or
them was away, and that she often
made and kept clandestine appoint
ments with the dead whist expert.
To cap the series OF surprises. a
certain person who saw Elwell almost
every day asserted the young married
woman was present in the House OF
Mystery" on West Seventieth street
at least twice during the murder
week. Detectives have been sent out
of the city with instructions to hnd
and question both woman and her
husband.
MRS. wAsHBURN's STORY.
The new development in New York's
most puzzling crime drama came
after Assistant District Attorney
John T. Dooling had given out the
result OF an >hour's questioning OF
Mrs. Elizabeth Clarkson Washburn,
bride OF william Mayhem Washburn.
Mrs. Washburn received a check for
The Washington times., 1920-07-21

$500 as a wedding present from Ell
kFs WssNSzrz aaF 0usHtionso. A
Is said. at the home OF her 6rothsr-ln-
law, Frank A. II. wAshburn, a lawyer
Dooling said the interrogation TOOK
place Monday night.
Mrs. Washburn. according 70 Dr.
Doolins, said she had met blwell, Tor
the first time since February lels'
on the roof OF the New Amsterdam
Theater, on the night OF June 10. She
was accompanied by her sister fau-
line Clarkson Washburn (wife OF II.
A. B. Washburn), and another man.
whose name Dooling would not give,
Mrs. WashbuTn said the two par
ties did not exchange greetings, as
Mr., Elwsll and the Lewisohn party
were seated some distance away. She
said her husband. a former army Off
Ger, was not in her party. According
TO Dooling, she added;
II met Mr. Elwell six or seven years
ago. when he was giving my uncle
bridge whist lessons. l knew him
only casually. l never visited his New
York or Long Branch homes, but
had been his guest at his Palm Beach
house and on his motor yacht togeth'
er with others"
MRS. LARSEN CALLED AGAIN.
Mr.. Dooling said he had questioned
Washburn separately. He said he
might also question Mrs. Washburn
again. He stated also that IL would
probably be necessary to talk once
more with Marie Larsen. the Elwell
housekeeper.
Mrs. Larsen will be summoned as a
result of the story told yesterday by
Bernard Sandles. lawyer, who owns
the house Elwell rented at Ne. 244
West Seventieth street. Mr.. Sander
said that on the evening OF June 4
a week before the murder-Robert
Silverman. a retired realty dealer.
and two prospective purchasers or
the Elweu house had visited the place
and found Elweli there with an
empty champagne bottle and two
glasses on a table In the reception
room.
Mrs. Larsen generally left the
house by two in the afternoon. MT.
Dooling said he would like to know
what reason Elwell had given for
keeping her hours beyond her usual
time.
The Washington times., 1920-07-21

ket Early the price fell from 81 20
20 cents per bushsL Later. as tels-
SrkMs k0EsS0oes NSEksts glztts1.
brokers refused to buy at any price
Growers are wondering what city con-
sumers are paying.
The Washington times., 1920-07-21
INDICT NINE IN RIOTS.

CHICAGO, July 2l.-The grand jury
has returned indictments chAfsies
two counts OF murder against each OF
the nine negroes who are alleged 10
have participated In the Abyssinian
riot OF June 80. In which Robert l.
The Washington times., 1920-07-21
MEXICAN REPUBLICANS
NOMINATE DOMINQUEZ

MEXICO CITY. July 2l.-The ma
tional republican party yesterday
nominated Robles Dominguez as its
candidate for President of Mexico.
II elected he will pledge to call a
convention for the purpose OF adopt
ing a new constitution. He was one
Of Mexlco's leaders.
The Washington times., 1920-07-21
RED CROSS WORKERS BACK.

PARIS. July 2l.-Four members OF
the AmsrieAa RsS Crsss e0Mzzisslsa
in Siberia. which evacuated the coun-
try with the American troops, have
arrived In Paris from Vladiyostok.
The Washington times., 1920-07-21

Rose. a sailor. and Joel HoyS. a cigar
clerk. were killed.
The Washington times., 1920-07-21
ASPIRIN
Name "BayeI" on Genuine

"BaYer Tablets of Aspirin" is genu-
Inc Aspirin proved safe by million.
twenty wears. Accept only an un-
broken "BAYer package" which con
tains proper directions TO relieve
raisis. Rhsamatism. Colds and Pain.
Handy tin boxes Of ~ tablets cost
few cents, DRUGGISTS also sell larger
''Baver packages" Aspirin Is trade
acidester OF Salicylicacid.
The Washington times., 1920-07-21
"CUKE" MARKET RUINED.

LAUREL. Del, July 2l.-Ths bottom
has dropped out OF the cucumber mar
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-30
'rARLOR, BEDROOM AND BATH

Few farcos have achieved the ex-
traordinary success of "Parlor, Bed
room and Bath" the famous farce
comedy which will be presented at
the Palace Theatre on Wednesday
night, Feb. !. direct from a years run
in New York and Chicago.
The success of the piece in both
cities is matter of theatrical his.
tory. it was one Of the few plays
that survived the whitening New
York heat and ran well into the sum
NOR The New York Evening Mail
called it two hours of laughter - Tho
New York Tribune enthusiastically
declared that it had more fizz than
Fair ana Warmer" "Parlor, Bed.
room ana Bath" contains what both
critics and play-goers declare is one
Of the mos, novel and amusing IDEAS
ever embodied in comedy. 1t is
"a broad satirc-almosl a hurIesque-
ON the romantic side Of feminine na'
ture.
rhc story concerns - young wfc
VINO fell in love with .Aer husband
because she believed mat he had
been a veritable Romeo with women
in his day. She loved what She
thought was his scarlet past Hel
husband, however was an innocent
simpleton whom the swish of a skirt
would have filled with holy terror