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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-12
Days of Opportunity

of to exchange smile
cheerful
and faith city,
civilized gradually
chickering's ndiWduasm
shall be recognized as the advantage
of of collective effort
This Socialism but of others
elements community lie
peh are not they
opportunity for service
tine altogether material
omi
everlasting rock pup
of the modern protect encourage
it would fan mlaoy IN Hs mis-
its crcumscibed
We them and feel the
of
and that by
habit Will
o
Savings happy make
Deposits Savings Department before Tuesday July 1S
wnldra fromJ l
The Peoples National Bank
Per Cent National Bank in Barre Per Cent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
d. c. II. S. NOTES

Montraville Wood will give an
illustrated scientific lecture in the
u. C. II. S. auditorium this Saturday.
April "a. This lecture is the next
to the last number of the lecture
course.
Mrs. Rees, teacher of mathematics
gave very interesting account III
chapel Thursday morning of her
work while she was an officer in the
Girls Reformatory at Beloit.
Friday evening a graduation re-
cital was given by Clara Higdon, in
piano and voice, and Lucille Peck
in violin. These girls are two or
Mr.. Steiningers and Miss Ramsey 5
accomplished students.
BY beginning at s o'clock ana run
ming thirty minute periods the
schedule for the day was completed
by noon Saturday in order to allow
the students to attend the county
track meet that afternoon at Abb
lene.
A Dannevik went to Troy, Friday
noon called by the death of his SIS
ter-in-law. He returned Monday
The second presentation OF Ana
Home Came Ted" Saturday night
was staged to an overfowing audi,
torium The SaXophone band OF
Chapman furnished the music at the
first performance and the SaXo-
nbone band of Camp Funston at the
second. For this the seniors public
lv express their appreciation.
Mrs. Edith Rees teacher OF mathe.
matics. was pleasantly surprised
last Wednesday, April IA, her birth
day anniversary. by her geometry
class. with box of chocolates.
Mr.. Steininger gave a very inter
estine report on the meeting of the
Music Teachers Association last frl-
dav morning in chapel. The three
important questions discussed were
musical appreciation. music III the
common schools, and a new methou
that psychologists have worked out
for testing musical talent
Two first, five second, and three
third places were taken by y. c. IL.
s. bows in the county track meet
held in Abilene last Saturday. The
first places were taken by Peter
Phillippi. vaulting star, and Ralph
Scherer. our go yard speed king.
The seconds were won by Lowell
Burkholder, in the one-half mile ana
the quarter mile dash, Peter Phillip
nj in the shot put and a tie in high
lump. and Ralph Scherer in the low
hurdles. Third places were award
ed to Chester Taylor in throwing the
discus. Lowell Burkholder in the
mile run. and Wnfred 10y in the
100 yard dash
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
MAY APPEAL CASE
Oil Company With Storage Tanks
Here Say Ordinance Illegal.

ftere Say ordinance ileXai.
The Midland OH Company and
The Standard Oil Company which
have tanks In the city limits, but
outside the prescribed area and are
thus violating the ordinance re-
Gently passed, providing that oil
storage tanks shall either be buried
or moved into block Z, set aside for
that purpose, declare that the ordi-
nance is Illegal. They maintain
that the city has no authority to or
der the removal Of the tanks from
one location to another as a safety
measure, when the property owners
adjacant to the block set aside as a
location for tn tanks. make protest.
1t is expected that the Midland
Oil company will appeal the case
brought against the man driving
their oil truck Tuesday who was ar
rested while re- filling the tank. and
test the city ordinance. The Stand
ard company also is violating the
ordinance but no action has been
taken against the company as their
driver has not been found in the act
OF refilling the tanks. The Midland
company had declared its readiness
to move its tanks when the Stand
ard did
The Sinclair company has storage
tanks here also but they already
were located in block set aside by
the commissioners hy ordinance for
that purpose.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
HOLLAND

Mrs. WIN Rogers. who has been In
a SalIna hospital for over two weeks
is slightly improved. II is thought
she win be able to come home In
another week
Mrs. Pete Laner has been i'll, but
is up again.
The Leap Year social given by the
Holland school was attended by a
large crowd The ladies bought the
boxes. the sale OF which amounted
to 500. The program pleased the
audience.
Isaac DeMerrssman closed his sue
cessful term of school last Wednes-
day. A big dinner was held and
about $50 people were there.
F. +. Babcock is enjoying a visit
with his father from Michigan.
Miss Jane Robson was telephone
operator Wednesday; Mr.. Rogers
went to Salina.
The new son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Entrikin has been named Paul Will
liam.
A Gospel team of Mcpherson will
be az the Holland church next Satur-
day night, Sunday morning and sun
day evening, April II and is. Come
out and enjoy their program
Harry Meek has his store and resi-
dence wired with electric lights.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
KANSAS WHEAT GROWERS LOST
MONEY RAISING 1919 CROP

while the value OF the 1919 crol
OF 146.O00,000 bushels was $500.
000,0 the large gross return and
the fact that it left balances tenn.
| porarily large In the accounts OF
many farmers should not be allowed
to hide the loss sustained. The gross
return has little meaning except in
relation to the cost. and 1t has been
shown that in 1919 expenses had
more than kept pace with advancing
prices
"A considerable cash balance In
wheat growers hands ut the end of
the season does not necessarily mean
profit for it covers much besides
profit. AS the following suggestions
may help to make clear:
"Even a low rate of interest on
the enormous aggregate capital EN-
ployed in farming means a large
sum. Mainly thru what they do
without, the personal expenses OF
farmers are much less than those
of men who devote equivalent skill
or capital to other enterprises Horse
keep does not call for much cash
outlay. The family usually draws
no pay. tho often doing much work.
On many farms only the most ur-
gent repairs are made. Rarely is
anything definitely set aside to coy
er depreciation in buildings. machin-
cry. or the fertility of soil
Farmers Real Return
'.In other words, the farmers re-
turn from wheat crop is mainly in
cash and broadly speaking, in
lump sum. while many of the eXpen-
ses incurred in its production do not
call for cash expenditures. or may
be deferred. The cash balance in a
wheat growers hands after harvest
is no measure of his profit
''Such considerations as these.
however, must be taken into account
by the farmer in balancing his
books. for obligations incurred must
eventually be met; deferred repairs
and requirements will accumulate:
lost soil fertility means a lower yield
or added expense for fertilizers:
low wages and narrow environ
ment will not secure desirable farm
hands or hold the second generation
on the farm; unfavorable returns ON
the investment will not attract the
capital needed for better methods
There must be real and substan
tial profit-not merely a December
appearance of profit-if the needs of
consumers are to be satisfied. Liber
al production will not be continued
at a loss or without the stimulus of
profit"
The reduction of the 1919 sowing
is more than 100000 acres below
that of the previous year is an in
dication of the tendency of the pro
ducer to abandon crops that do not
prove profitable. This is especially
noticeable now when farm labor is
scarce and high. adding materially
to the growers expense.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
SOLDIERS GAINED IN
HEIGHT AND WEIGHT

A compilation of the physical
measurements of s73,159 men on in
duction into the Army, and of lO2,-
3O4 men on discharge, indicates that
there was an average gain Of 3.35
lbs in weight and 23 inches in
height during the period of service
The results are available by states
hut because of the small differences
between state averages these are not
shown. only the maximum and mlnl-
mum state averages and the average
for the entire country are shown.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
SOUTHWEST DICKINSON

Mr.. Louis Bogart had sale at
his home in Carlton Saturday, prior
TO his moving to Colorado. They de-
parted for their new home Monday
night. The best wishes of their
many friends 90 with them.
The men in and around Carlton
have organized gun club. they
had contest last Saturday. in which
the Elmo club assisted.
clyde Whitten spent the week end
at II. r. Tweed's.
The farmers in this vicinity are
taking their cattle and colts to pas
ture.
G. NJ. Rucas is putting MP silo.
The leap year social at Holland
was well attended Saturday night.
Proceeds $6S00
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
Death Of Mrs. MeGYin Henne

Mrs. Melvin IIenne, aged - OF
Gypsum, died at her home there
Tuesday. She is survived by her
husband and three children. Two Of
the children. Bruce and Karl Brown
were by former marriage and the
third Il an infant daughter week
old. Funeral services will be held
there,
Mrs Henne will be remembered
as Mrs. Roy Brown who formerly
lived here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
MAY DRAG ON
MANY MONTHS
STRIKE SETTLEMENT LIKELY
TO LAST ALL SUMMER
MORE GO TO WORK
Roads Are Getting More Men In
Central and Far West But
Rail Situation Is Stii
Very Bad.
tAssociated Press,


Chicago. April Striking rail
road men in the Chicago district re-
fused to vote on the question of re-
turning to work All efforts OF
strike leaders to obtain action failed
General betterment Of strike con
ditions is reported in central and
western states.
Strike leaders who urged a return
to work were greeted by cries Of
sold" outside. where's Grunau".
Leaders declared after the meeting
that they are helpless to order the
men back to work A police lieu
tenant declared meeting adjourned
after strike leaders had been re-
fused hearing.
Washington, April 21.-An agree
ment with railroad brotherhood
umions under which striking rail
road workers in New York will return
TO work Immediately was announced
by Edward McIlugh, spokesman Of
the strikers. McIIugh has abandon
ed any effort to have the case of
New York men taken up separately
by the railroad labor board and his
committee will return to New York,
leaving the case to leaders of the re-
guar brotherhoods.
Washington, April 2f.-Possibi'-
ity of several months delay in setti'-
ment of wage demands of two mil
lion railroad workers developed in a
discussion between representative
Of railroads and brotherhoods before
the railroad labor board. Chairman
Barton said the board will expedite
matters as quickly ms possible and
hearings will continue for the pre-
sent uninteruptedly
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
Obituary, Mary Frey Noel

Edith Edna Noel, youngest daugh-
ter OF Adam and Mary Ann Frey
was born near Abilene, Aug. 30,
1886, and died April II, 1920, aged
33 years, Z months. She was united
ia. marriage to Abram Noel, March
Z, 1916. She leaves to mourn their
loss, husband, two sons, Loren Ile-
roy and Dale Vernon, an aged father,
four brothers Harvey J. of South
Africa. John Ii. of Colorado, Chris
tian A. and Lawrence NJ, of Abb
lene: four sisters. Mrs. Sam Lady
and Mrs. j. A. Mlnter of Abilene,
Mrs J. Il. Engle. Of California and
Mrs S, NJ Kitterman, Abilene; her
mother and one brother. Reuben e.,
having preceded her to the better
world
She was converted In her early
life and united with the Brethren in
Christ church in 1915, remaining a
faithful Christian until death re
lieved her of pain and suffering,
which was born 50 l.atia,.tiV
Funeral services were held Mon
day. April 10, at = o'colck at the
house and . $40 st the Zion church
conducted by Bishop NJ q. Engle and
Elder r. NJ Sheets Interment at
Union cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22

The wheat growers OF Kansas ac.
tually lost money ON their wheat op'
eratiOns in 1919, according to sum
mary Of 2040 questionaires sent
out by the state board OF agricutur,
and given out by the secretary to.
day. The replies were based on the
average return per acre from wheat
sold to December 1st, during which
period the grain brought in the pri-
mary markets % to 80 cents above
the guaranteed price The average
cost per acre for the entire state of
all operations, including hauling to
market was $500, ranging from
$500 in the western third to
$33.75 in the eastern third. The re-
turn averaged $24.77, with range
from $20.46 in the high plains coun-
try to 1880 in the eastern division.
The western section gained $1.89
per acre, the central counties lost
$1.52 per acre and the eastern third
lost Is cents an acre. The state as
a whole shows loss OF 43 cents an
acre. In these figures nothing has
time or for depletion of soil or aquip-
ment. The aggregate acres covered
was 49l ,062 and the reporters had
an average experience In wheat
growing of 1871 years. The allow
ance was for per cent interest on
capital invested, farm hands at $55
month, compensation Of $3.50 Il
day for the farmers time devoted to
wheat, 81 days year. sufficient al
lowance for repairs and requirements
of machinery. one third his house
rent, and cost of seed ON abandoned
acreage
On the basis of this report. which
treats wheat raising as IA productive
enterprise. there is no encourage
ment for getting profit over the
actual cost; as speculation. where
there may be high prices because of
a short crop elsewhere or rise in
land values it may be Il money
making undertaking.
Cost in Dickinson
The cost per acre in central Kan
sas, including Dickinson county is
given as an average as follows:
Land and buildings used for wheat
1927; land $500 per acre. build
ings 1920 per acre. use of machin-
cry, interest, taxes, deprecation, re-
pairs. $162; seed. $2.44; seed-bed
preparation, $277; harvesting. 1892
threshing, $3.63 hauling to market.
81; insurance, go; fertilizer ID;
interest on cost of seed and seed-bed
preparation. 40; crop risk, 1928;
correction for rent, .03; management
S1.39: gross cost. S26.14; credit by
straw and pasture. 1854; net cost.
$2460.
What About Motor Cars?
The startling figures do not agree
with the reports of large sales of
motor cars and other luXuries and
the prosperity of the western farm
eer but Secretary Mohler explains;
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
HUDSON AND ESSEX
CONTRACT CLOSED
Sale of Noted Motor Cars in This
Territory is Taken Over By
The Abilene Tractor &
Truck Co.

OF the utmost importance TO l0-
cal motoring enthusiasts was TIE
announcement made today that The
Abilene Tractor and Truck Co, Jno.
l.. Rogers. Manager, has taken over
the sale of Hudson Super-SiX and
Essex cars in this territory
During the past ten years the
Hudson has achieved q wonderful
world wide fame for its beauty and
endurance. The Essex, which Is also
built In the Hudson factory at De
troit. was first introduced to the pub
lie in January. 1919, to fill the need
for light. five passenger automo-
bile of the highest quality
From the very first it met with
overwhelming success, $4,000 Essex
being built and sold in little over
wears time Combining all the
features Of comfort. safety luxury
and beauty heretofore found only In
the most costly cars, with the addl-
tional advantages of moderate FIRST
cost and the utmost economy OF op-
Grafton. the Essex filed a real trans
portation need.
During the first year the Essex
proved its leadership by capturing
more worthwhile records than have
ever been won by any other stock
car except the Hudson Super sly
during such short period of time
In an official 115-mile test at san
Francisco it averaged % miles to the
gallon Of gasoline.
In competition against much larg-
or cars the Essex broke all records
i'm Homie race over the noun
tain course between Sacramento
Calf. and Lake Tahoe covering the
distance in three hours and three
minutes. or 10 minutes faster thar
the best previous record which was
made by a Hudson.
In the famous "Rim- Of the World
hin climb at san Bernardino 1t won
first place in the light car class anc
second place against the entire hcld
climbing eight miles TO an elevation
Of nearly 5000 feet in 10 minutes
seconds. The only car to make
better time was one costing nearly
twice as much and having a mofol
more than twice as large as the
Essex
Although the Essex motor Is only
291b inches in length overall, II
develops more than SO horsepower
and its performance under all pos
sible conditions has amazed th'
motoring world.
d&w
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
SociaI Mention

After siege of stormy Thursdays,
the Progressive Union held their reg
ular meeting with Mrs. A. Il. Robson.
After lengthy business meeting the
afternoon was spent in social inter
course and quilt piecing Those pres
ent were Mrs r. j Logan, Mrs. Jno.
Humbarger, Mrs. Flenckenger, Mrs.
G. w. Rucas, Mrs. August Howie,
Mrs. Fred Tinckler, Mrs. j. Sharp,
Mrs. VIM. Phillips, Mrs. ]. Honey,
Mrs. Andrew Wilson, Mrs. Simon
Bietch and Mrs. G. Mark. Visitors
Miss Jane Robson. After a delight
ful luncheon Mrs Robson showed the
ladies' her flock of baby chicks, num-
bering over 800, all fine and dandy,
after which they left for home; all
declaring they had spent a delight
full afternoon. Meeting in two weeks
with Mrs VIII Phillips.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
NEELY TO RUN FOR AGGIES
Abilene Track Star Showing Up Well
Al K. s. A. c.

Tom Neely. a graduate Of the Abb
lene high school is showing MP well
in track practice at the Kansas
win run in number Of the dashes'
including the quarter mile.
The Kansas Aggies have a win
ming track team this year. They de-
feated the Kansas University in a
dual meet recently by a one sided
score. They have also won two 9th
or dual meets. The Aggies are ex-
Meeting TO carry away the honors IN
the Missouri Valley contests this
year
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
HIRAM SWEEPS
THE PRIMARY
JOHNSON FAR IN LEAD IN Me-
BRASkA, WOOD SECOND
BRYAN IN DISCARD
Runuing Seventh in Field Of Eight
State is Wet According to
Reports Of The Bailotiag
-Pershing Runs
Third.

Omaha, April 21.-Senator John
son contlnued TO maintain his lead
as ballots OF Tuesdays presidential
primary are slowly tailed. General
Wood is second, Pershing third.
The contest for four delegates at
large furnished the most interest.
While one OF William J. Bryan's
delegates is running third in field
OF eigAt, Bryan himself dropped
back to- seventh position when 4eS
precincts out of 1S49 were counted.
The state vote is wet"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
HIGHER VALUATION REPORTED
Thirteen Townships Have Turned
In Their Reports.

The county clerk announced that
the assessors Of thirteen townships
have filed their reports. The vaiua-
tion In all but one Of those town
ships. the county clerk stated was
higher than that Of last year and
the total showed big gain for
Dickinson county.
In some other counties it was pre-
dicted that the valuation would be
lower this year than last but in this
county the assessors quite generally
have found It higher The per cent
of taxation will be lower as result.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
Card Of Thanks

The family extend their sincere
thanks to kind friends and neighbors
for their help and sympathy during
the sickness and death of beloved
wife and affectlonate daughter
Ahram Noel Adnm FreY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
To start Pratt POstOffee Soon.
(Associated Pres

Pratt.-A letter from Congress
man Tincher received recently by
citv officials gives assurance that
werk on the new s125.000 postoffice
here win be started this summer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22

Stebbings. Mrs. Geo. hulliu anC
Miss Emma Tyson were guests OF
the club. The ladies OF the Club will
entertain their husbands aud fam.
lilies at the home OF Mrs. L. ". Brown
on the evening OF April %,
&&&
Rhodes-Pierce.
Sergt. Henry N. Pierce. OF Pax
ton, ILL.,, and Miss Helen RhoNes OF
Abilene were united in maria ge at
the Christian church at the closs Of
the evening service, Thursday. Rev.
Troy r. Bess officiating
Sergt. Pierce received his die
charge from the army Thursday
morning, having been in the service
seven years. Mrs Pierce y daugh-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs. A. l.. Rhodes OF
West Second street and is well
known here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce left on an
early train Friday morning foF Pax
ton, Ill, where they will make their
home.
Or. Lydia DeVilbiss Marrie6
The Topeka Capital records a
marriage OF local interest in the
bride is we'll known in Abilene, hav-
ing spoken here number of times.
Word has been received OF the
marriage of Mrs. Lydia Allen DeViI-
bliss and DR. George Henry Brad
ford. which occurred March 81, in
St. Louis Doctor ana Mrs. Brad
ford are at French Lick Springs.
Ind. for brief stay, and later will
make their home in Washington, y.
G. For four years Doctor Devilbiss
was chief of the child hygiene de-
partment of the Kansas state board
of health. and became quite gener-
ally known in the state. She left
Topeka last June to engage In chau
lecture work in the eastern
states during the summer. Some
months ago she went to Jefferson
City. where she has been ia work
similar to that which she had done
in Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
Found Water But No Fish On Trip

w. A. Chain and Or. +. l.. Gar.
rett returned Tuesday night from
Kansas City. as far as they went on
a fishing trip they expected to take
in the Ozarks. They drove in Mr..
Chains car to Lawrence where
they ran into heavy rains. They
left the car there, decided to give up
the trip and went on to Kansas
City. returning home Tuesday They
expect to try again later in the
spring.
Clean, old papers, sc bundle, al
this office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
Tnmnto PIanf Time

Transplanted tomato plants at l..
p. McKee's, West end 3rd street
phone 1904. Plants are ready.-L.
p Mckee. 19d2t-w1t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
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GOSSIP OF SOCIETY
4 { Z AAAAeeAA e z q

Mr. and Mrs ]. W. Abbott en-
tertained Tuesday evening for their
daughter, Mrs. Everett Parks who
was married here Easter Sunday
About 80 guests were present and Il
miscellaneous shower was given for
the bride.
Observation-Disclosures.
Miss Nellie Blatchford and Mr.
Fred Neaderheiser, both Of Manches
ter were married by Probate Judge
w. s. Anderson today. Both have
lived in the county since childhood
and are well known in the commun-
ity.
The Women's Industrial club
was delightfully."- entertained at the
home Of Mrs. Clyde stevens on
Thursday afternoon, April IL.
The afternoon was spent in doing
fancy work and discussing various
important subjects The club mem
bers were pleased to have with them
two visitors. Mrs. Grubb and Mrs.
Edgar I.anning. Election of officers
was held and resulted as follows: ::
President, Mrs. Grover Easter; vice
president. Miss Cora purves; secre.
tary and treasurer Mrs. Harrison
Myers. assistant secretary and trea-
Surer, Mrs. Ralph Cooley: initiator.
Mrs Charles Donald. The next
will be held with Mrs.
Ralph Bricker, April 30.
4 a a
Lenherttli lieise
Miss Esther Lenhert. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs Geo Lenhert and Mr..
Edgar Heise of Hamlin We're mar
ried at noon today at the home of
the brides parents.
Mrs. Heise has been brought M In
this county and is capable and
lovely young woman. The friends
of the young people will extend their
best wishes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-22
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Smith h-Lichard

Miss Pearl Smith and Mr.. Guy
Licbardi, both Of Solomon were mar.
ried this morning in the ottce OF
Probate Judge w. $. Anderson.