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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-09

I ogy shows many Dutch ancestors,
l some Scotch and Irish, some French
I Hugenot, but no mention Is made Of
any English ones.
O. What provision has san Fran
cisco made 70 guard against such n
/ fire aH one which devastated the city
in 1902 r. o. Y.
A san Francisco has an auxiliary
] high pressure fire protection system
which cost $500, 900. Il includes a
reservoir $50 feet above the level OF
the harbor with a capacity OF Il 900, -
and y miles OF high pressure mains.
A pressure Of 800 pounds is obtained.
O. Which are the Oldest life in
surance cOmpaniesf l. r. D.
A The Oldest existing life fusur-
ancs COMPANIES are the Royal Ex-
the London Assurance corporation.
both OF which were chartered in 1920
and began issuing policies IN 1921.
q What f. the death rate for
babies In Indiaf o. :. A.
A The infant death rate for India
Is more than twice as high as that
Of England Almost 10000 babies
under the age Of one year die each
year. and at least half OF these
deaths are preventable- A great ef-
fort is being made to help these
Indian mothers in the care OF chill
dren. since many CT these deaths can
be laid at the door Of Ignorance and
poverty
@ Who are DrusesF G. n.
A. Druses are a people Of mixed
origin who inhabit a district in
Syria Their religion is funda-
mentally Mohammedan. but their
faith mingles the teachings Of the
Mosaic law, the Christian Gospels,
and the Sufi allegories with those OF
the Koran They believe in the
TRANSPORTATION OF souls with con-
slant advancement and publication
Their teachings enjoin abstinence
from wine and tobacco. from profan-
ity and obscenity, and polygamy is
unknown among them There are a
few hundred OF this sect in the
United States.
ANY reader can get the answer to
any question by writing The Herald
Information bureau, Frederic J. Has
kin, director. Washington. D. c. This
offer applies strictly to information.
The bureau cannot give advice on
legal medical and financial matters.
Il does not attempt 70 settle domestic
troubles, nor to undertake exhaustive
research on any subject Write your
question plainly and briefly Give full
name and address and enclose 2 cents
IN stamps for return postage. All re-
piles are sent direct 70 the inquirer.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-09
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

. tables so that they viii keep indefi-
nitely by processing the products
with heat
@ VIII you please print the follow
ing explanation Of the way that the
south came to be known as 'Dixiefn
NJ. C. Y.
A. "A monograph in the London
Financial Times on the history OF
the old Citizens Bank OF Louisiana,
at New Orleans, reveals the origin Of
the name Dixie Land'-the term ap-
piled now to all the southern states
and preserved in the famous south
ern war song, Dixie Prior TO the
civil war the Citizens bank. having
the power to issue paper notes, issued
several millions Of bills in denomina-
lions Of SO and $50. but mostly SO.
The SO bills were engraved in French
with the French word Dix featured
on their backs The bills became
known as Dixies,' and this money be-
coming popular, Louisiana was re-
ferred TO as the Land OF the DiNtes,
or Dixie Land Eventually the term
was so broadened as 10 apply to all
the southern states" This seems a
very acceptable explanation Of the
origin Of the term, which has been
the subject Of much discussion
q. How mnny motor cars are regis
tered in New York slater r. W.
- In 1913 the registrations amount
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-09

ed 10 81, s22. and it is predicted that
100000 viii be registered before the
close OF the present year.
O. What were the 10 largest cities
IN 1902 w. r. F.
A New York. Philadelphia. Boston.
Baltimore. Providence, r I, Rich
mohd. Va. Albany. n. Y, Cambridge.
Mass, Louisville, Ky, in the order
named. were the cities Of the day.
New York led with a population OF
4s'401, and Louisville made a small
tenth with only 200 inhabitants.
q What Is the meaning OF pOne,
dix and talon, as used in pInOehlef
W. A. T..
A. In a IS card pack. the dix (pro-
nounced deece) is The Of trumps.
In a 81 card pack, the z. In two
hand pinOchle, pone is the person not
dealing and the talon is the pack Of
cards remaining after the deal
q Did Theodore Roosevelt have
any English uneestors3 T. c.
A An examination OF his geneaI-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-09
Do farmers have large families


A A recent report shows sur
prising figures IN regard to children
in farm homes There was but an
average OF lis under 10 years Of age
TO each home, and 0-S9 between 10
and IS years. The number OF chill
dren in eastern rural homes is the
lowest, and on the Pacific coast the
highest
q What are the duties Of n secre-
tary OF states who WIS the first one,
and what IS the present salarys
l. B. p.
A. The secretary Of state has charge
OF foreign affairs, consular agencies,
and diplomatic matters He is the
ranking member OF the cabinet each
OF whom receives a salary OF $4,000.
Thomas Jefferson was the first sec
rotary Of state
O. Who was the tuIlest man In Our
army during the world warf p. A. r.
A Homer PARKS, a sergeant who
measures 6 feet. az inches. is prob
ably the tallest man who served with
our troops
Q. should canning powders be
usedf l.. p NJ
A The department OF agriculture
IS not in favor OF the use OF any pre-
serving powder. It IS entirely prac-
ticable TO put up fruits and vege-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-09


! What is a dewlap2
] z-Where was the first worlds fair
/ held, and what famous woman
! opened it,
-s-What Is a clipper ship
4-Who invented the modern fire
| extinguisher2
5-What is transportation
] 6-What IS a transformation
! why are bats useful TO man?
I S-What is an archipelago2
9-Who was Stephen Gerard7
ico?
Answers TO Yesterdays XVII.
IA proxy IS a substitute empoW-
cred TO act for another
Mount Elburz IS the chief peak
IN the Caucasus range OF mountains
and is the highest mountain IN Eu-
5-Ths color Of a clean bill Of
health" flag is white.
"A hornet is a large insect Of the
wasp species, known for its severe
sting and for the large nests Il
builds OF a silverys paperlike sub
stance.
81 horde Is an -fndiscriminats
multitude OF human beings
San incandescent golf ball IS one
painted with luminous paint for use
after nightfall.
Fish meal Is the finely ground
/ byproducts OF fish cannertes, extern
sively used as food for hogs and cat
tie.
S-The mayor OF a city should be
addressed as your honor"
9-The high wind current a. the
mouth Of large caves is caused by
the air OF the cave coming into con-
tact with the outside air: which Is
lighter in summer and heavier in
winter than the air Of the cave, thus
causing suction or pressure accord
ing to the season.
1o-Frances $. willard. the famous
temperance advocate, was regarded
as the greatest woman orator this
country has Observation-Disclosures
Feature Service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-09
ALLEGED DRAFT DODGERS
TAKEN TO FORT HUACHUCl

Phoenix. Ariz-, July s.-Five youths.
arrested at Florence, Ariz. during
the past few days as draft evaders
by an agent Of the department OF JUS
tice, were taken to Fort Huachuca
and turned over to The army authori-
ties FOR trial by courtmartial-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-09
By DUNK Bolts.

THE gourd diPper at the town pump
at Bounding Billows has sprung a
leak, and until it is repaired everybody
ought to wear overshoes when they 20
there to get drink Of water out Of It.
Cricket Hicks was observed in the
choir at the Methodist church Sunday
morning. He is developing into a fine
vocalist and he can sing with OF with
out his chewing gum.
X
After having struggled along for
many years as a small place, Bounding
Billows is now a ful-fledged town,
being about twice as big as Rye Straw,
which has only one store.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-09

Semi annual interest on Savings ac-
counts VIII be due July 1st. Depos-
itors are requested to present PASS
books for credit.
First National Bank-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-09

Very low prices. More than soc
off regular price. J. B. Wood Hard
ware & Rubber Co., 80 Texas 81.
Tel. 49.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27
A CRY for Help

A swift flowing river was wind.
ing, Its way through thick woods.
In the river there were many rocks
and ii was dangerous for any one
out In boat. t-e
Robert was a poor boy. His
father was dead and Robert stayed
with his uncle. His uncle came
to where Robert was loading his
wood. His uncle always had one
way to load wood, and when he
saw Robert loading 1t up another
way, he was so angry that he could
not speak for moment. Then he
said, IF you can't load wood the
way | want you to, you may never
enter my house again. 1T was
simple reason that made him angry
Many time his uncle wished he
hadn't uttered these words.
Martha was Roberts uncle's lit
tie daughter. Many times Martha
and Robert played together. One
day as Martha was wading in the
river the water took her off of her
feet, and she went in the direction
the river was going.
Robert saw Martha fall and his
first thought was to rush and
rescue her, but remembering his
unCles cruel words did not go right
away. When he did go. he ran all
the way. He caught Martha by
the sleeve of her dress. anr dragged
her out of the water and saved her
life.
When his uncle heard this, he
called Robert to him, and said, Il
want you to forget my cruel words,
and live with me-" Roberts uncle
felt that he could never repay
Robert because he loved his
daughter dearly.-Delight Stanley,
Modoc, Ind. Age 10, Bloomington
School.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27
Children Take Part
In the STYLE Sholu

Eleven Richmond children had a
part in one of the numbers OF the
Style Show which was presente ed
by a group of Richmond merchants
at the Coliseum on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, and from all re-
ports which have come to our ears,
created as much interest as any oil
the grownup folks who took part IN
the displays.
The merchants from whose stocks
the displays were made up were
Lee b. Nusbaum company, Rooney
Furniture company, Kennedy Cloth
ing company, Jenkins G. Company
Teeple & Vessel, Chenoweth Auto
company, Lemon Flower Shop and
the Camera Shop.
The children who had part in
this style show, which by the way,
was well presented throughout
we're: Betty Morgan, Ruth Fay.
Anna Katherine Wheelan, Mary
Louise Dillon, Dorothea Smith,
Mary Alice Kruger, Jane Sudhoff,
Gene McGraw, Leo House, Duane
Snodgrass, Iris Eugene Hiatt, Mer
lam Meadows.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27
HE WENT TO SEA IN A TRUNK

One day there was little boy
walking along the side Of theWhite-
water. He had been camping
out and had a small tent not very
far away. He had small row.
boat not very far away, and he was
going out in 1t. When he got to
where he had put it he found that
it was gone.
Then he started home and got a
trunk and put it in the river and
sailed off. He was in the middle
of the river when he saw it. Some
thieves had taken the boat across
the river and had poked it full OF
holes. Clifford Leighton, Age IL
years, Finley School. Grade S.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27
Garfield Pickups

The Astronomy club met at the
school building Tuesday evening
from where they started on an
conservation" hike. The club mem
bers also showed much interest in
the play of the Northern Lights
Monday night,
In council meeting Wednesday,
the recommendation of the Decora-
ton committee that new pictures
be purchased for the school and
that the walls in Room E be col
ored, was voted upon favorably by
the council members.
AS this goes to press, the pro-
gram planned for chapel for Fri
day, March 26, included such inter
esting things as Whistling solos by
Mrs. Logan, Recitations by Beulah
Bowers and a Travel Film.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27
Nature Study
~ Outdoor ga
ZR Life ~
"BRER" RED FO>.
By G.. NJ. Hyde

by w. NJ ny uC
Cunning, sly, crafty. thieving!
That is what most people think of
one of the handsomest and most
interesting of our wild creatures.
But many boys and an increasing
number of girls know that "Brer'
Red Fox is slim, graceful. and agile
that his fur is of beautiful yellow
ish-red; long and thick; that he
has splendid brush for tail; and
that his dog-like face is handsome
and intelligent.
He is called sly and crafty be-
cause he uses his wits and seldom
blunders, because he is wonderfully
wise in woodcraft, because he is ex-
pert, not only in tracking his own
game, but in avoiding being trailed
himself. No more thief at heart
than any other wild thing that
must provide for himself. he robs
hen-roosts only because there he
finds miraculously spread before
him more food than many days
hunt would supply.
Some of you must have seen
"Brer" Red Fox, for he lives very
near the farms, North, South, East
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27

matter how great, but | canst not
ask that, thou shouldst be my wife
because thou art far above me as
the moon and stars are above me,
why didst thou ask Princess, now
punish me, | deserve il"
The princess was standing look
ing at the young man. her face was
pale, her lips bloodless, her blue
eyes were wide open and standing
there in her yellow silk dress with
her tiny be-ringed fingers clasped
together tightly she said not word
Mok ran to her side, thinking
she would faind, but Bemtazta
motioned him away and with lit
tie sob said: "Mok, oh Mok," and
turning ran from the room, the
young man stood looking puzzled
and with a sigh set about his
tasks.
(To be continued)
-Thelma Darby
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27

Miss Helen Jane SaXton of North
Seventeenth Street spent the day
Sunday with her friend, Julia Burr
on South Tenth Street.
Miss Lois Snyder of Dayton, O.,
is visiting her grandmother, Mrs.
Snyder, on South Eighth Street.
Martha Ann Gennett has been
absent a week from Vale School
on account Of illness.
Betty Mcdonald is visiting her
grandmother, Mrs. W. f. Bell and
her aunt, Miss Constance Bell in
the Wayne apartments.
Anna Carson of Vale school VIII
leave soon with her parents for
Peru, Ind, where she will make her
home.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27
Was 1t A Fairy Orchestra?

When the boys and girls of Miss
Simmons music class, after weeks
of orchestra practice at her studio,
announced a recital, and that the
last number on the program would
be surprise, everyone, almost,
bought tickets to see what the
finale was to be. There was the
usual stir and hustle of getting
everything in order. instruments
had been tuned and all were antici-
pating the last appearance on the
platform.
Out trooped the children, about
20 III NUMBER, in perfect orchestra
fashion. But what strengthening
instruments some OF them carried.
OF course, the small bass drums
were very much in evidence, but
what was one to call some OF the
other queer horns and things! No
one in that locality had ever seen
such funny-looking instruments as
the children were to play. Two
small girls seated themselves at
the piano ard all apparently was in
readiness. Then the conductor
appeared, a slim little lad.
All that one heard at first was
the playing of the piano, and then
one could distinguish Cuckoos sing
ing and limitations OF other birds,
and these sounds came from those
odd-shaped instruments the aud
fence had wondered about. And
there were also heard the clear
call of bugle, the changing of Gym
balls, castanets, tambourines, a
note. or two from a Xylophone, and
the sweet tones of the triangle, all
in perfect harmony, and each
coming in at the appointed place.
When the last beat of the drum
had sounded, the enthusiastic aud
fence applauded so much that the
boys and girls had to play the
whole piece over again.
Christian Science Monitor
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27
and West


There are still men and women
who consider it fine sport 70 mount
their horses and, helped by a pack
of hounds, run down and kill one
little fox, which is often taken
alive then set free for the chase.
No doubt a number of boys are
thrilled by pictures of the red
coated fox hunters, but they viii
feel differently when they realize
how lacking in fair play such sport
is; not to mention its cruelty.
Even with all odds against him
"Brer" Red Fox sometimes escapes
and often seems to enjoy the game
himself--in the beginning at least
when from some elevation, he
watches its pursuers, for he knows
well how to double on his tracks
and fool the madly rushing dogs
and hunters. He knows how to
confuse the trail by sudden side
jumps to high lodges and by taking
to the water where the dogs lose
the scent.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27
RUSTY

One night i went home, My
father said, go into the bed room
and see what is there"
80 | went in and looked in the
cradle. There was little, yellow
kitten.
took him out and played with
him. | carried him in my arms. |
sat down and rocked him to sleep.
We named him rusty. / have
Rusty and he is big cat now.
Jessie Jarrett. lib Grade, Finley
School.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27
THE JUNIOR PALLADIUM

The Junior Palladium is the hden section of the Richmond
All boys and girls invited be reporters and contributors News
social want jokes
acceptable will should
plainly side of the authors
signed Aunt Polly is always glad children
sonay they bring their articles The Palladium office
Junior Editor
hope each boy and cir! will thoroughly
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27
George Washington
His Home

George Washington had beauti-
full home. 1t was on the banks OF
the Potomac river. Not far away
was the great forest. Indians
lived in the forest.
George saw them every day.
They padded up and down the
river in their bark canoes.
Sometimes George played with
the Indian boys. He liked to fish
in the river. He liked to hunt
rabbits and wild turkeys in the
woods. Stuart Mann, "A grade
Starr School.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27
His Lesson

George Washington learned to
read and write and to do sums. A
kind old man was the sexton of a
parish. George Washington liked
to study. He liked to write in his
copy book. His copy books were
always very neat.
IF you ever go to the city of
Washington, you can see George
Washington's copy books. They
are kept in great museum.
-Mildrer Thomas, 4B grade, Starr
School.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27
A PET jim CROW

OF all the things the children can
have is a pet, Jim Crow. One
that is as comical as can be, one
that is thief and steals things
from the cat Che goes and hides
from the caD one that tries to
bark, too, that's the kind have.
Ray c. White, Grade "a, Baxter
school.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27
ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS
RIDDLES

|. had a dog named Yet
Betty Jane.
2. Maid of Orleans.-Ruth Smith
8. When it's a little dear deer)
4. Because the cattle (cat'lD eat
II
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27
THE ROBINS SANG
Little Robin in a tree,

Little Robin in a tree,
Singing, singing, merrily
Will you teach your song to me?
Oh, wish could repeat
All your pretty "sweet-a-sweet,
AS you flutter through the street!
3B & "a grade sFinley
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27
A CHARAOE

Ny first is pussys coat;
You wear it, too, | know.
My second is the way
A boat is made to do.
My whole is the long path
Made by the busy plOw.
As through the fields it moves,
You surely know it now.
Brooklyn Eagle junior
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27

The largest ball of cotton cord in
the world is owned by Jay r. De-
catur, of Peeksville, N. Y. 1t
weighs 80 pounds and if stretched
along a roadway would cover dis
lance of 40 miles. Mr.. Decatur be-
gan to make this ball in 1911.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27

FOR SALE-Eastman camera, No.
Junior. Phone 1858 or call Il,
Roscoe street
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27
WANT ADS

LOST-A Collie dog. Answers to
the name of Fanny. Phone 1891.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27

WANTED-Bicycle. Phone 1891.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-27

FOR SALE-A Bantam hen. Phone
1921 or call Ill North third st.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-05-06
By MORRIS ACKERMAN,
Well-known Fish and Game
Authority.

Each season about this time every
fishing writer in the country comes
forth with an effusion on chow to
fish" To our own knowledge we
have been one of the guilty ones for
the past half-dozen years. This
time, however, we VIII eliminate the
how and come forward with the
suggestion.
There are two bats = either
natural bait, comprising the wiggly-
worm, minnow and a number of 9TH
er recognized fsh-fatteners, or the
make-believes that comprise the
wooden plug whirl spoon and other
on-palatable fin-foolers.
If you are going to sit still on the
bank of stream or lake or fish from
boat or canoe, assuming of course
that your idea in sitting still means
that you will still-fsh, natural bait
is not only called for but it's failure
to forthcCme means your failure to
come forth. We suggest, therefore,
that you make your natural bait as
tempting as possible to the quarry.
In other words the users of 'live
bait will get better results from bait
that is live. The more "kick" in a
minnow, frog, millroach or potato
bug the more chance in attracting the
fish to the use of a bit of speed in
its business or acquiring the day S
provender. We are frank to admit
there is not enough raisin-jack in the
potato to put hard kick in a potato
bug. Bluegills go crazy about them,
however.
In artificial bats there is every
thing from the sawed off end of a
baseball bat bristling with sets of
gang hooks to the delicate-eyed fly.
Far be it from US to even suggest
the kind or kinds that best suit your
fancy and deliver the greater num-
ber of goods" Experience has
taught US, howevr, that the light sin
gle hook-casting lures are more apt
to do business, for many reasons.
The lighter the lure the lighter
the splash when it hits the water.
The least number * hooks the
more action from syoar lish ana tie