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The patriot., 1920-09-03
Sterilization is the Efficient Method Of
Preparing Milk Cans for the Re-
ception Of Sanitary Milk.

possible to deliver fresh mornings
milk in time for breakfast, and that
MIXED the morning before must be
given to patrons who insist on an early
delivery. They would get their milk
from II to Is hours fresher if they
would take it in the afternoon instead.
The patriot., 1920-09-03
In a ouandary.

"Fm in a tough position" declared
the judge who had resigned to re-
sumo the practice of law. Been em-
ployed to try to get new trial for a
man l sent to Jail"
The patriot., 1920-09-03

It is said that eating onions will
prevent mustache from coming on
woman's lip.
The patriot., 1920-09-03

"Shall l decline the case or shall
1 make myself out a mutt convict
ing this man?"-Louisville Courier-
Journal.
The patriot., 1920-09-03

One of the funniest things in the
world is a man hater.
The patriot., 1920-09-03
Reverse order.

I "What part Of the going away in
summer time do you enjoy the most"
''The coming back"
The patriot., 1920-09-03

A pretty girl is one who is hand
some and doesn't know it.
The patriot., 1920-09-03

Why are so many men anxious TO
work when sick and anxious to avoid
it when we'll?
The patriot., 1920-09-03
Pretty Nearly the Right Idea.

It was Annals first visit 20 the big
city, and when she saw all the in-
Vulnerable electric lights in the eve-
ming she asked her aunty: rs they
tryin' 10 make the day ionger?"
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

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The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13
FAMOUS LAST WORDS
What Have Bern said by Those Who
Have Had Experience and
Others VIII Say.

Il wonder if It's loaded. III look
doc. 40 horro' and see"
"Oh, listen, That's the train whis-
tie. stop on the accelorator. and
wen try to get across before it
comes"
They say these things can't possi-
bly, explode. no matter how much you
throw them around"
Il wonder whether this rope will
hold my weight"
IT'S no fun swimming around in
here. I'm going out beyond the life
lines"
(Which one Of these is the third
rail. anyway"
There's only one way to manage
mule. Walk right up in back Of
him and surprise him"
THAT firecrackcr must have gone
out. I'll light it again"
watch me skate out past the Dan
gor' sign. I bet / can touch it,"
These traffic policemen think they
own the city. They can't stop me.
I'm going to cross the street now.
Let the chauffeurs look out for me-"
what a funny noise that snake
makes. / thing I'll step on him."
"Tve mover driven a car in traffic
before. But they say it's perfectly
simple"
Il think I'll mix a little nitric acid
with this chloride of potassium and
see what happens"
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

tion of slavery it is not necessary to
hold the slave in chains or keep him
confined, or in the condition Of a
prisoner in any sense Of the word, but
just to have fun control over the
things he must have to sustain his
life. If the ancient saying: "All that
a man hath will he give for his life, 3"
is true. then it is also true that he
can be forced to give up everything
short of lie to maintain his life. If
this seems hard to believe, just imag-
inc a man who has been convicted OF
crime and sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for the term Of his natural life:
this man makes his escape and is
pursued into the desert where it is i'm
possible for him TO obtain either food
or water; when the terrible agony
caused by hunger and thirst comes
upon him in full force do you not
think he would return and voluntar-
lily give himself up to save his life?
OF course he would.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

The Farmers County Mutual Fire
Insurance CO. of Missouri held its an
uual meeting at Hotel Eobidoux
Wednesday and Thursday with over
one hundred in attendance. on
Wednesday the visitors were the
guests OF the Commerce Club at a
dinner.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13
WOULD EE A TRITLE INCoNvEN-
lent

A stout woman always took two
theater seats for herself so as to be
more comfortable.
on one occasion the attendant girl
said; Excuse me( madam. but who
is going to use your second ticket?"
4 am going to occupy both seats"
replied the woman.
Just as you like, madam. only they
happen to be on opposite sides of the
aisle"
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Young widow worth over $4,000.
anxious to marry honorable gentle
man. old as co considered. Mrs.
Warn, 2216ls Temple St, Los Angeles.
Cal.--(AdytD
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

A telegram received by the man
ager of the Swift plant here Tuesday
from Louis +. swift advises the far
mers to hold their stock until spring
and not sell at present stock prices.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Will Weakley's motor boat stalled
on sandbar fifteen miles north OF
the city Saturday night, and Weakley
and two other hunters had to spend
the night there in the rain.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

The case against Alon2o Allen, the
bank messenger who embezz,ed $500
from the Bank Of buchanan County
which money was recovered the same
day was dismissed by the state
Wednesday for want of prosecution.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

-Four hundred ST. Joseph teachers
attended the state teachers convention
at Kansas City the last three days Of
this week.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

1T Is possible for people 70 DO quite
well without a stomach" says
Partisan doctor. Judged by the high
prices, we know grocer who seems
TO think along the same lines.-Kaa-
sas City T.meA
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Rev. Williamson swore out war
rants Monday for T. NJ. Stephenson
ness men who refuse to close their
places Of business on Sunday
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13
WHAT Is TIE TRUE
AMERLCANISM?
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NbiAlNNfu I'lN Z aye Dutl
would not say that he had two fc.t.
two hands, two eyes, ETC., nor would
he cnumCrltc a list Of personal good
qualities such as truthfuluess, hon
csty and the like for tho reason that
these are qualities we have in COM
mon with all peoples
Whenever we speak Of distinguish
ing marks We mean marks that con-
stitutc a difference between the things
said to be distinguished from each
other. and the plain inference is that
in the absence Of these marks that
render them different, there would be
no difference, that is they would be
alike.
Whenever we speak Of any mans
Amcricanisn then, we mean the
measure or degree Of his belief in and
adhcrance to. those fundamental prin.
ciples which mark out and define the
character OF our government and rem
der it different from all others. The
faithfuluoss and devotion with which
he shapes his conduct in reference to
these principles will be the accurate
gauge Of this mans Amcricanism.
To Avoid MISUNDERSTANDING
Let us recapitulate to avoid misun-
derstanding. Our good American
may and should have all the good
personal qualities it is possible to
name, but these are not the charac-
teristics of Americanism any more
than they are of Engl,shism. French
ism, or Germanism; because they do
not constitute those marks by which
we distinguish one Of those nations
from the other. but are the common
attributes Of all nations.
Now before we can a!Iege differ
once between two things We must
have knowledge Of both Of them, at
least in respect Of those things where
In we declare them different, other
wise the difference would not be ap-
parent to us; consequently it will be
necessary for us to glance briefly at
old world conditions at the time
America was colonizyd, and to make
note Of the kind Of people by whom
this work was done. and the causes
that led them to abandon their for
mer homes and brave the dangers
and harGships of pioneering a new
country Of which they knew practical
ly nothing. Nearly all the civilized
countries were ruled by kings who
claimed the office hy divine right,
that is they received the right to rule
over their fellow men direct from
God. Their position was strengthen
ed and upheld by a class OF mobiles
who enjoyed special privileges and
powers under the king. and who con-
trolled all the land and natural re-
sources; in other words all the sources
of life; and by means of the control
of all those things by which alone life
is possible they had absolute control,
even TO life and death. over the
masses of the common people. who
with but few exceptions were kept in
poverty and ignorance and allowed
no more than would barely keep
them in working condition; any at
tempt on their part TO get from under
the yoke was promptly suppressed and
severely punished, Higher education
was entirely in the hands of the mobiles
and the priesthood, who for the most
part were basely suJservient to the
ruling classes.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Lawrence J. Powers. chief clerk I'm
the office of Secretary Of State Sulli-
van at jefferson City, has resigned
to accept a position with John Dow
ney's Mechanics State Bank.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13


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The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Asl-rhoffer Undertaking Co. pre-
ssnts character. service and consider
q, ion. Ninth and Felix F5nns Nj.
ge6.-Ady.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Fifty-seven teams compaigned for
the Boy Scouts fund Of $4,000 on
Wednesday and Thursday-and got
some Of the money.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

by a crowd Of young roughs who set
upon him. Dr. J. |. Eyrnc. who has
him in plaster Of paris cast, says
that he has a chance to recover.
Don Riley's Motor Inn. Storage and
best repair department in city. La
dies re-t room ana free cheek rom
IN connes;ip1. Seventh anu JulA-
kd'
II cost George Fitzpatrick s25 in
police court Monday for wife beating
Some skunk stole Earl Cards fiiy-
Yer from Eighth and Francis Monday
night.
Tho criminal assault case against
Holden Easter, the seer, was dismiss
ed Tuesday for want OF prosecution.
Rev Robt. y. Spencer Of Kansas
City was the speaker at the Commerce
club luncheon "Wednesday.
The buchanan County Historical
Society was organized at a session Of
those Interested, held at the Y. NJ.
G. A. last night.
Tho John Donovan home. Fifth and
RubidouX, was sold Tuesday to
George, L. aud Josephine Kellogg FOR
$1,000.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Some skunk stole DR.. T. G.. Boards
car from his garage at 92O Edmond
street Tuesday night, and after
smashing it up about $3.50 worth, re-
turned it to the garage.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

J. w. Williams. a colored Pullman
car porter. was arrested wednesday.
charged with stealing linens from
coaches.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

NOTICE-Save all rags. iron. books,
magazines and all kinds of waste
paper. as prices are very high. Don't
sell before you call us. or write.
American Paper Stock Co, Main sGss,
500 South Sth st. (Advt)
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Paul Sherlock. who lives on the
Sparta road, four miles south OF this
city has for the past six weeks suf-
fered from a broken neck given him
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Funeral services for Sergt. Harry
d. Magness, who died in France, We're
held at the Heaton- -BeGole chapel
Monday, after which there was in
terment in Mt. Mora.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Such were the conditions in the old
er countries at the time when bold
explorers began to carry back reports
OF the discovery Of vast new coun-
try of boundloss natural resources.
waiting only the hand Of man for
their development into independent
homes for Europes oppressed peoples.
Immense areas Of rich agricultural
lands. great forests Of the finest Of
timber. abundance Of wild game.
myriad lakes and streams tccming
with fish; a land literally flowing
with milk and honey, beckoning man
kind to come and tako possession
freely; a land where anyone with
reasonable effort and industry could
found an independent home and rear
his family in peace and plenty. whore
his children after him would have
room and opportunity for fun and
free development and would not be
forced to become the slavos Of others
for the mere privilege OF living.
Truly an enticing picture. one cal
culated to fan into a fierce flame the
smallest spark OF Independence and
liberty hidden away in the hearts Of
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

The total collections for the first
six months OF the year for the city
as reported by the city comptroller
Wednesday were S65s.4sS.s6. The
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Alice Long, a twenty-year-old Eirl,
was arrested Monday, charged with
passing bogus checks.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13
Rock Undertaking Co LADY at.
tou6ant. sls Frelerick avenue.--Aiv.

Constah,e-elect David Hatfield as
sumed the duties Of his office Thurs
day. lie is scyonty-fivc years Of age,
"a veteran Of tho civil war, and one
of the "livcllest" young-old men in
Missouri.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13
The True Definition

And now II our argument holds
good: That the characteristics that
distinguish one nation from another,
in tho sense we use the word Amor.-
canism, are to be sought for I'm tho
national purpose or goal towards the
accomplishment OF which the collec-
tive Will OF the nation is bent; then
We surely have found the thing we
are seeking, what fl is that constitutes
AmeriCanism. because no other ma
tion OF which history has given us
any record has had for its declared
and delib, -i.e purpose. the founding
of a governh ent on the principles OF
human equality and liberty and de-
claring further that the very reason
for the existence Of government was
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

III. J. Dowaey TOR best Plumbing
and Gas Fitting. 1909 Frederick Ave.
Phone 1l6 ADV.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Red River potatoes are selling on
the market here at $3.50 per bushel.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

The Elks "Jollies of 1921" put on
at the Lyceum Monday and Tuesday
by the local order of Elks, was a sue
cess in all respects.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

George IL. Damsel was elected
president, and True Davis vice pres
ident of the st. Joseph Live Stock
Exchange at the annual election
Monday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

John c. Lanker, who claims to have
been hurt in an accident at the Aunt
Jemima Mills last Wednesday week,
died Monday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13
\ Philosophers Dream

Occasionally some philosopher a
little boIder than the rest would allow
himself to dream dreams OF justice,
equality, and the universal brother
hood of man, and such ideas were
even discussed as theories among the
cultured few, who, however. had no
notion OF allowing them to be worked
out in government, as then their
special privileges would be gone; so
that these ideas never got very far
beyond the stage OF discussion among
the very classes who were interested
in seeing that they wcro not accepted
as principles Of government.
But while the common people were
not allowed to discuss these things,
much less act on them, down deop in
their hearts there was the longing for
liberty, independence. and opportuni-
ty and these blessings were absolute
ly impossible OF attainment by the
masses OF people under the conditions
prevailing in Europe at the time of
the discovery and colonization Of
America.
one OF the worlds wisest men has
said: These two things are abso-
lutely necessary to the progress OF the
human race. freedom and variety ot
sit,,ati,psp
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

A jury in Judge Worries court on
Tuesday awarded Mrs. Ira Dale a
verdict Of $4,000 against the Burling-
ton and the Santa Fe over the col
lision at Plattsburg June 6.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

The development of these political
doctrines could result in only one
thing, conflict between the colonies
and the mother country. England
undertook to coerca them and the
colonies issued the Declaration OF In
dependence; in which it was proclaim
ed to the world that a new nation was
born; conceived in liberty and dedi-
Gated to the proposition that an men
are created equal. This immortal
doctrine became TO tho American peo-
pie their political confession OF faith.
the basic principles upon which their
state was buildcd. II is expressly de-
clarcd I'm this instrument that the
very reason for the existence OF gov
ernmeut is 10 establish, safeguard.
and guarantee these basic rights OF
mankind, and that whenever any gov
ernmout becomes destructive Of these
ends i, is the right and duty of the
people % alter or abolish it and TO set
up such government as viii in their
judgment be more likely to effect
their purpose,
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Mrs. S. r. Selecman's big car was
stolen again Sunday, but recovered
a short time later. This is the second
time it has bccn stolen in a month.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

estimated receipts for the year will be
S7S6,gO5.SI.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13
Cannot Restrain or Compel

You cannot restrain or comnol a
man unless Won haye some kind nj
power over him that enables Won 10
enforce your restraint or combustion,
and to the extent Of this power and
in respect Of the things over which
it is operative the man is not free.
Freedom means the mower to act o.
not to act, OF your own volition. with .
out either restraint or combustion.
and while we recognize the fact that
such a thing or condition as absolute
freedom. meaning the entire absence
Of any restraint or compulsion what
ever. cannot be realized in thought
and it therefore is impossible TO us
for the reason that it imnIies absence
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Work has been cDmme7cei on the
st. Joscph-Atchison road project, and
Contractor Costello has promised to
keep the work moving all winter if
the weather conditions permit.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Everything you need for any kinc
Of Painting. Wall PAPER. Chan 1lee's
Paint & Glass Co.. sl7 Edmond street.
ADV.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13
Has Control Over Others

Here seems a good place to cnunci-
ate this doctrine: Whoever controls
the means Of life has absolute control
over all others, who must come to
them and comply with their terms or
perish. Ownership OF tho land and
natural resources carries with it the
power to dictate terms to those who
must have access to these things in
order to carry on their lives. To my
mind liberty means the absence Of
restraint or compulsiOn, and how can
anyone claim liberty when he is de-
pendent upon others for the things
that are absolutely necessary TO con-
tinue his lifef To maintain a condi-
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13
LOCAL MATTERS or
GENERAL INTEREST
Paragraphs Which Tell of the Happenings of Local
hiornens in Greater St. JoGeph
Anything Which Has Occurred Deserving Of Local
Notice Can Be Found in These Columns

The IIrschorn millinery and fur
store. 6lS Felix. was entered through
a rear window some time Sunday
night, and goods vamed at $500
were stolen. 1t IL thought that the
thieves were amateurs. as they passed
up some of the most valuable articles
Senator T. J. Lysaght was this week
named by Governor Gardner as chair
man of the commission to audit the
books of the various state depart
ments.
san.ieson Ischins Co.. engineers
and machi.Lists' supplies. shaftins,
hsngers pulleyA 3lS No. 2nd.-.Adv
Wesley Blagg, the well known
Maryville attorney, was a Tuesday
visitor.
The Lawhon Construction Co. has
q large force OF men at work repair
ing the burned Garfield school struc-
ture.
King S. Marncy. a negro janitor.
fell dead Monday morning. as he en-
tered the building. 1912 Frederick
Avenue. to go to work
Mrs. S. r. Selecman's big car was
stolen again Sunday, but recovered
a short time later. This is the second
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Fred Wanger. clerk Of the probate
court, and Allen Jameson went TO
Kansas City Tuesday night to attend
the reunion of the S5Gth Infantry.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

The case OF DR.. +. " Goodson, the
colOred physician, accused OF the
over in criminal court Tuesday to the
January term,
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Charley Berry's car collided with
an Arnold truck at 9Th and Faraon
Tuesday. Both cars were smashed
considerably.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

the oppressed peoples Of the older
countries.
The bolder and more cnterprising
among them began to plan and make
arrangements to migrate to the now
promised land. Expeditions were
fitted out for the founding Of colonies.
These expeditions were made up Of
people Of widely different beliefs, hab-
Its and traditions, and from several
different European nations: but mark
this fact because it is Of vital impor-
tance in our argument; they an pos
sesscd one trait in common. their love
Of liberty. and their desire for indie
pendcuce.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Wesley Blagg, the well known
Maryville attorney, was a Tuesday
visitor.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

In their new homes they learned
the first lessons of self-goycrnment,
and began for the first time to realize
the fun meaning Of freedom and
equality. Under the spur of opportuni-
.y and necessity their self reliance be-
gan to be developed, they learned to
stand alone and look to themselves
and depend upon themselves.
Organization into communities gave
them valuable practice in safeguard
ing their interests and increased their
determination to resist to the bitter
end any encroachment on those basic
rights which began TO assume the
clearuoss and definitencss Of self
evident truth.
BELIEF in the doctrines Of Liberty,
Equality and Justice which hereto
fore could only be INDUCED in the
secret loHEinss Of their hearts now
commenced TO find expression for it,
self on the rostrum, in the pulpit.
and the writings OF the leading men
OF the time; and before their spiritual
eyes ros, the glorious vision OK
mighty nation, whose government
should be based upon those funIa-
mental truths. and whose laws and
practices should receive their validity
from the same vital source.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

san.ieson Ischins Co., engineers
and machiLists' supplies. shaftins,
hangers. pulleyA 2IS No. 2nd.-.Adv.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-11-13

Six men were fined 81 such. and
two $25 each in police court Wclncs-
day for playing policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30

self from exercising any influence over the various companies involved, the government contends. would open the entire case in the district court.
 The government also opposed pro- posals that would authorize the dis- trict court to consider as an alterna< tive to the sale by the Central railroad of New Jersey of the stock of the Wilioesbarre Coal Company. the adop- ton of the some plan for the dis association of the two companies at the time of the transportation of the coal mined by the latter.
 The disposition of these stocks had already been decreed by the district court in order to break up the unlaw- ful combination between the Wilkes barre Coal CompanyNsnd the Reading Coal Com pany," the government said. 'Petiti3.ers therefore are not in position to complain that such re- quirement works an unexpected hard ship"