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New-York tribune., 1920-03-08
Platform Builders
Asked to Assure
Rule by Economy
Americanis1n, Pru ent
League of Nations, I'm
trammeled Army and
Navy and Federal Thrift
To the Editor Of the Tribune.

To the Editor Of the Tribune.
Sir: The platform contest has been
widely patronized. It would be reason
able to assume that = platform which
embraced tho. best and most popular
features Of all those presented would
have fair chance Of appealing strong
ly to the nation as a whole. Why not,
therefore, platform embracing:
Americanism-witha a vigorous educa-
tienal campaign to further it, in place
and radicalism Of all kinds.
A league Of nGtions-with reserva-
tions now almost universally accepted
as prudent.
An army and navy untrammeled by
inexperienced civilian direction.
A business administration guarantee
ing economy in government expendi-
ture, and sympathetic cooperation
with the leaders Of capital and labor
toward increased production and trans
portation facilities and a correspond
ing decrease in living costs.
A platform somewhat similar to the
above would, l think, generally satisfy
the desires Of the people, as interpreted
from The Tribune's letters.
Moreover, If that man is found who
can put such platform into effect he
has a great opportunity. Such a man
think is available. He has already
denounced any curtailment of free
speech and personal liberty. He has
already promised his support to that
party which will put through the league.
If elected, able mon at the head Of the
army and navy are assured, for he &C.
knowledges no obligation to any party
machine, and if elected would have no
debts to pay. This freedom from poll
tical obligations would help toward
economy and efficiency in administra-
tion. Cabinet officers and department
heads could be selected entirely on the
basis Of fitness. F. NJ. JOHNSON,
New Haven, Conn.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08
quality OF Property Rights for Women Demanded
To-Day's Prize Letter

70 End Industrial Strife
wrong will not right another wrong.
Lilo Is not an algebraic equation
wherein two minus mako plus. II
takes right to right . wrong. In
such time % this personal con-
cessions must bs made for general
welfare.
Tho entire world 10 suffering from
great shock. Why Jump on her
back when she Is down and pound
her and whack her and open ali tho
old sores1 Why not Join hands in a
united effort to restore all to normal
oonditions7 Then when the world
is again normal, split your hairs and
raA'sack your brains for petty points
for diversity Of opinion.
NS'w get to work. Dig. Smile.
Get y man who can look beyond his
own selfish desirss-yes, who can
even Aook beyond the walls Of Amer
lea toward . world that is crying
for aid and cooperation.
LOIS M. BULL.
Port ChAHter NJ "
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08
W elfare Work
Requires Aid
of Government
Exclusive Jurisdiction of
Marriage and Divorce
1s Il e c o m m g N d g d
for Federal Control
Big Brother Idea Urged
Platform Declaration Asked
for Commission ON Codi-
fication of State Laws
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Conservation of real American
citizenship must necessarily be an
issue at this time, when it behooves
America to develop the best that Is in
her. The United States must raise up
citizenship equal to the task of main
tanning the position of this nation as
the greatest nation on earth," and
this does not mean the greatest nation
from the standpoint Of money control
or commercial domination, but the
greatest nation morally, mentally and
physically.
One Of the first steps in this direc-
tion, in my opinion, is for the govern
ment to take an active part in tho
social welfare Of the people-to be a
"big brother" as it were, in their daily
lives through the extension Of its
sphere Of influence. AS things stand at
present, the government is nothing
more than vague conception of power
apart from the people. Let it extend
benevolent hand in the home. To
that end the exclusive jurisdiction Of
marriage ana O1VOrc0 should be COM
mitted to it, as we'll as the wardship
and training of dependent children.
would suggest q platform declara-
tion by the Republican National Con-
vention urging the appointment of
commission to report to Congress upon
codifcation of the various state laws
on marriage and divorce and upon the
subject of dependent children, to the
end that Federal code may be devised.
especially g. proposal to make phys
ical examination Of candidates for mar
riage a condition precedent to the
granting Of a marriage license. Under
present regulations among the several
states it is possible to nullify the mar
riage bond on the most trivial grounds
and to evade the laws of one state on
the subject of marriage and divorce by
going into another state, where the
laws are more lax. The entire field of
domestic relations. so far as marriage,
divorce and dependency Of children are
concerned, should be an exclusive sub
ject for the Federal government.
H. R. B.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08
Christianize the Mexicans
Ihurches and Schools Held So
luton of Problem

40 the Editor Of The Tribune.
or: American democracy was found
fG p;h'1 on the Christian home and the open
vain y. that democracy might live e' ON "a
ies 1t is to US that younger democra.
ment ee0"AsBo
,.n nae Mexican Republic has been a
failure. and the Chinese Republio II IN
33eopssdy simply because the two I'm
%eassl s.iase = elements Of our own are de-
.rs Mexico v. is our sore wound. Four
w.. ~. oi nve cannot read tho Bible and
. ore Ignorant Of our Maker. What we We
sis i,masc ras. Tor border patrol the first
im IL, months mo would build and maintain
st ,sttlsmn. .sn years a college, hospital, social
~. ss,''ement and a church in every Mexi-
an town Of 1000. Therein lies our
'''0s'on for the Mexican problem.
ho, j. B. MAZZIE.
ys.l S3l West Seventy-second Street, New
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08

Cancellation Proposed
70 the Editor Of Tho Tribune.
Strs What We want and what wc
need 10 9n administration which will
show the mass Of citixens--those who
labor - that this government is
founded upon the principles "of tho
people. for the people, and By the
people"
The ono great fundamental cause
Of this present existing economic
condition Is that the great percent
age Of working people, those who
have been provoking strife and dis
order. which has proved such hin
drance to normal production, do not
realize that in the end 1t ID they who
will suffer.
The man Of wealth can in time Of
economic distress and disaster pack
up his chsttsls and move out, where
a. the man dependent upon his earn
ings to keep body and soul together
must stick and suffer.
Teach. then, cooperation. Show
them that strife and disorder and
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08
standards Of Republica,,isn,
incorporated Into n Pink

= s;I sae Editor of The Tribune.
,os, OF: Below is my idea Of a STRAIGHT
iatc ina";tSc pdank-something the average
i'aual IN can understand, rendered
ts,s.tt form calculated to attract his in
stm"sshd and free from that "dry as dust"
ususIIpp ucIHpasrs ere that the average reader
s;ts i;ss'.y y. attaches to any article dealing
''sn aaairs Of state.
,.sa. Sne mas only to study the averape
homss husf. either in the subway. train or
tnrns' ts' 70 see that he or she invariabIv
nths. s % some item Of passing interest
art;.l. 'nsn wade through = party
poiius., ciuttered with hiphfaiutias
p. The Meaning Of the Word
tsso; t.s to work together, for a bet
ny 20. one Of US to fight for tho COM
OniStsxs !. viii be lived up to.
Rstsss. Rtss 's strength.
k....e educational system
lnsi., friction In governmental ;s.u.s
Citiss,o.ne on American independence.
risaSa,p risSs,!p will secure . citizens
vo.a vos.aaization to become all that the
otSs.a ~ aaw for one and ono for an
s,,s' s.aes' but one law for aii. N'A
3s, Nonn. w. L, p.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08
Conditions of the
Platform Contest

The Tribune 1uv1tss ysu 10 write
ylanks Ter . Republican platform
and - write letters about planks
psoposed BY ether readers through
IT. eeluMns.
Fer tAs bese planks and letters
The Txibuns offers these pri,ps:
fee shs bss4 1tnnk. .... . -. $5ee.oe
Tse the ssesnl Ssst vlank.. 3soAs
Fse each st tAe eight asxt
bsst plsn]A 80. .-....... le>.Ae
Fer The best 1atteeA . daily
Desuo 0t .-s s.........e... 1os0o
For che bsse letter IN the
whsle essnpetitisn ...... 1ee.eo
The Tribune win make up . plat
fern often planks 20 be determined
by jour vetss. The ten Issues re-
esavins <hs NEST vstss will b tho
pIanks. The Ten planks that best
szDrsss ths chosen issues Will be
selected xsY the prise awards.
Each plank h limitsd 10 100 words.
OF Two planks Or letters Of equal
merit ths shsresr VIM b ehesen.
Every plank and letter must bear
the name and address Of the sender.
sltheash . nsm Do plume viii bs
puh1ishsd 4 the writar dsszes..
Ths esatess Will slese - midnixhA.
April %, 1eee. 1Ganusasipts win net
b xstuxn>d.
The 1udeas q IL contest win b
three q The Tsabuns's editors. They
viii bsAs their dseisiens on sound
tAinkaae and tseyityy lssrusss and.
stSeqGEh ek statsYaeut,s ~
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08
Light Wine. and Beer

We believe prohibition Of LIQUOR
traffic to be . mistake. and that reg
ulation Of same would have boon .
better solution Of the problem. The
brewery-controlled saloon. with ;ts
back room, being one Of the main
causes Of the liquor evil. il should
be eliminated and licenses Issued on
the place. not on the proprietor. Wa
declare for light wines and beer ana
our intention Of referring the ones.
tion Of the constitutional amend-
ment to the voters Of the countrvI
H.. G. Hutchinson. 706 Riyers;d.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08
es's Ten Year Terms
). tor the Nations Diplomats

a.. .oisor Of The Tribune.
Aport.nx.m ambassadors, ministers and all
,sivles members Of the diplomatic
!tion IL. s.1Seiving their appointments
|see a 4. Executive should not be sub
u the 'ssmn:ai .s by reason Of I change
RppolnssSp Sp1nainistration. n but should Be
selfsa6 HiS.taso aor ten years, providing Con-
~ itsc .s ~ 20 retain their services for
~ ~ s.nsc. Me- Il +. @.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08

Hospital Education for Women
In accordance with the attitude we
have taken toward the women Of our
country, and because Of the great aid
rendered by them during the war in
matters pertaining to the care and
comfort Of the sick, wounded and i'm
poverished, we feel we should foster
the spirit which prompted it and
provide means Of systematic edu-
cation and direction for the ultimate
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08
the creditor.-J. r. Failsy, 863 Ridge
fieid Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn.
Elect House u LARGE

We favor the proposal that mep-
bers Of the House Of Repressnta-
tives bs elected at large in eaeh
state, and not by dssignatsd districts.
This would eliminate the objection
able district obligations which are the
source Of much Of the so-cslled "los
rolling" In lesislatien, and would
give to members Of tho House the
broader view Of afyairs now enioyed
by members Of the Senate.-H. G.
Chase.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08
Sinking Fund 20 Liuuidate

Sinking Fund to Liquidate
A permanent sinking fund policy
for the protection and liquidation Of
the public debt; all unexpended bal
ances of appropriations to annually
revert to the sinking fund.-. G.
White, $40 White Street, Burling-
ton, Iowa.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08
Some Suggested Planks
A'"o t mass '"ooHen tor platform are ths vtre:

the World War, and further remission
Of principal Of loan to France bv an
amount equal to tho expenditure Of
the French government incurred in
helping us during the Revolutionary
War;. o. B.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08
Need for Assimilation


Americanism is the achievement
OF nationality upon the plane Of our
highest ideals. II we think alike we
can act together. We must be abl.
to speak the same language, literally
and spiritually. A knowledge of the
English language is now a condition
OF naturalization. but there must
also be change Of mind and heart
IN all who arc not truly loyal to
our government. All must be as
simulated. Assimilation is a matter
OF environment pitted against hered-
ity. To this instruction in Ian
guage, ideals, principles and history.
tending to assimilation, the Repub-
lican party pledges itself.-A. F. D.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08
Hold Allie. to All Debt.

Hold Allies to All Debts
To the end that the present
and future generations Of Americans
may be released from the yoke of
unnecessary taxation, tho Repub-
lican party subscribes It's belief that
the United States has honorably full
filled all obligations imposed by
virtue Of her associations during
tho war against Germany and
pledges unalterable opposition to all
demands that this nation cancel
debts incurred by her associates,
wherein the United States became
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08

Remit War Loan Interest
The Republican party advocates
the remission Of all interest due or to
become due on moneys loaned by the
United States to our various allies in
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08

purpose Of combating disease and
maintaining hsalthful conditions In
our land. We therefore favor suit
able legislation by Congress to pro-
vide . system Of more or less extend
ed elementary hospital education and
training 40 nurses for our young
women, % we have provided West
Point and an Annapolis for our young
men:-F. w. Hendrickson, Bayside,
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08
"7heydon 'tvrite such Englishnow-
adays. The book is charming.
The YrxS
Ne,0 York Sun.


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New-York tribune., 1920-03-08
Foreword by HENRY GARRITY


SIR THOMAS WHITE, Canadian Minister Of
Finance:-'I have read My U,knous Chuns' many
times over NTH great pleasure. What beausit,,
simple, clear style, deep human sympathy and insight
it e1hibisl 1t is indeed ,ceu aamed for it Is truly
chuns to those ,oho love literature"
CARDINAL GASQUET, the worlds foremost
scholar:-"I have read NY Unk1sown Chuns' with tho
greatest possible pleasure"
FRANK IRVING FLETCHER, whose own never
signed Aphoristc English is read daily with interest
and profit by millions Of readers the world overs
"Noo and then there book tOich takes up its resdcncs
in 6e heart .oile hundred CLASSICS lie neglected Oh
the shelves Such book IS My Unknoun Ch,.ns,'
ko,D Of only other book tn recent gears ,oh;ch hos
contributed much TO my pleasure or snte}ersd 90
much ,0.M my oork BORROWED 50 much Of my tins o.
much t. my eserc light bin Or so completely rscorosS
my mental batteries. II is book soith heart beat
beoeen its covers, bright chsery communicative and
optimistic, wren in the unaffected style Of ono ,oho
speaks to his ocn and altogether more like iono lot
chuns than chuna ..nknoun."
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08

Port Chester, N. Y.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-08

PHILIP GIBBS, the brilliant War Correspondents
My Unkno~n Chu'n' is delightful"
THOMAS G. PATTEN, Postmaster, New York
-" MY Unkno,On Chun.' is the most componionabl
book I haze euer read"
EX-MAYOR JAMES LOGAN, Worcester, Mass.
Vice-Chairman Y. M. C. A.:-"A friend qaue me q
copy Of My Unknown Chum,,' and since then hav
gicen atcay about ten or t,uelce copies. recenA|
made trip to San Francisco and took MY Unkno,rr
Chum oth for second reading from couer TO cover
thing have not done for thirty years. g., read boo
the second tinse 1t is wonderfully interesting"
THE BAKER & TAYLOR CoMPANY-th,
largest wholesale booksellers" My Unknosp,
chuns is wonderful book-appsqls to the CULTIVATED
than ,0e do Of many best selling novels
ALICE M. BRADLEY, author Of the Belasc<
production 'The Governors Lady THE title
MY Unkno,0n Chun,' most optly desoibes tho book
IS chun, confidant, NTH old-tine manners ana
oNtime observation and philosophy. He takes you
Nth him and delights you. What delicious hunsori'
The Mena weekly star., 1920-11-18

notes called ON me" Bryce repiet
dryly. Neither am DESTROYS Of hay
ing The l.aplina Grande Lumber com
pany start n riot IN The redwood lun
Der market by cutting prices to u
point where ! would have 10 sell my
lumber At . loss in order TO get hold
of little ready money. | tell you
the man has me under his thumb. and
the only way ] can escape is to slip
out when he isn't looking"
"Hum-m-mi Shiny old beggar. isn't
he? dare say he wouldn't hesitate
to buy the city council to block You.
would he?"
II know he'll lie and steal. ! dare
say he'd corrupt a public official"
Buck Ogilvy rose and stretched him
self. i've got my work cut out for
me, haven't IT. he declared with q
yawn. However, itIl be fight worth
while. and that at least will make II
interesting. Wellf"
Bryce pressed the buzzer ON his
desk. and moment later MORA en-
tered. Permit me, Moira. to present
Mr.. OgIlvy. Mr.. Ogilvy, Miss McTav-
ish." The introduction having been
acknowledged by both parties, Bryce
continued: Mr.. Ogilvy will have fire.
quent need TO interview me at this Of
flee. MORA. but Il is our joint desire
that >. visits here shall remain a
profound secret 10 everybody with the
90 ~ eku&
he will hereafter call at night when
this portion Of the town is absolutely
deserted. You have an extra key TO
the Office. MORA. wish you would
give II TO Mr.. Ogilvy."
MORA inclined her dark head and
withdrew. Mr. Buck ogilvy groaned
God speed the day when YOU can
come on from under and I'll he per-
mitfed to call during Office hours" he
murmured. He picked up his hat and
withdrew. via the general office Half
an hour later. Bryce looked out and
saw him draped over the counter. en-
gagged in animated conversation with
MORN McTavlsh. Before Ogilvy left.
he had managed to impress MORA with
a sense Of the unmitigated horror OF
being a stranger in strange town.
forced 70 sir around hotel Hobbies with
drummers and other lost souls and
drew from MORA the assurance that
II wasn't more distressing than to have
to sit around clearinghouse night
after night watching old women tat
and tntf,e-
The Mena weekly star., 1920-11-18
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN.
That in pursuance of the authority and
directions contained in the decretal
order of the Chancery Court Of Polk
County, made and entered on the 7th
day of November, A. D. 1920 in GER
tain cause (No. 770) then pending
therein between j. w. Haines COM
plainant, and R. J. Hogan defendant,
the undersigned, as Commissioner OF
said Court, will offer for sale at public
vendue to the highest bidder, at the
Sc door or entrance of the County
Courthouse, In which said Court Is
held. in the County of Polk within the
hours prescribed by law for judicial
sales, on 9th day of November A. ID.
1920, the following described real es-
tate, to-wit:
West Half of the Northeast Quarter,
the Southeast Quarter Of the North
east Quarter, the Northeast Quarter
of the Southeast Quarter Section IL.
Township 4 South, Range 81 West,
containing 100 acres.
Also the Northeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter of Section ii, and
Northwest Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter Section IL, Township South,
Range 80 West 9Th p. NJ, in Polk
County, Arkansas.
TERMS OF SALE: On credit of
three months, the purchaser being re.
quired to execute a bond as required
by law and the order and decree of
said Court in said cause, with APP
proved security, bearing interest at
the rate of 10 per cent per annum
from date of sale until paid, and a
lien being retained on the premises
sold to secure the payment Of the pur-
chase money.
Given under my hand this 10th
day of November, A. d. 1920.
w. l. PARKER,
Commissioner in Chancery.
First Pub Nov. IL
Last Pub. Nov. rs.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-11-18
FREE AUCTIONEERING

In explaining my action in this matter will that it Is
due contract between Col Latmer and myself by which
him rs for four months from April until
August for which he agreed sales in Polk
until the first of the period of nine months But when
he brought the contract for he had written for only
four months that he which objected he
said he did he coming back and would
make it for life and in changing from four nine moRts
that he sales he changed from four
months that to pay him the Is per We left the
contract in the bank and reading after the change
ade knew until while back that him the
Is for nine months the colonel about the
ter but he contends that he made the change request
this time while everything selling cheapiy
the sales will give services friends and
rather than give him the Is of what make Howev
will still charge the regular ney fare for the service of
In taking the clerk and myself and from the sales Nos
with other auconeers this applies tertcy
only Hoping this viii justly harm one. lam
Yours for Better Sales,
Col. Clover
The Mena weekly star., 1920-11-18
WARNING ORDER.

No. 770-In the Chancery Court OF
Polk County, Arkansas.
Amanda Clark, Plaintiff, VS.. Altar
Clark, Defendant.
The Defendant, Allan Clark, is
warned to appear in this court within
thirty days and answer the complaint
Of the Plaintiff, Amanda Clark.
Witness my hand and the seal OF
said court this End day of November
1920. w. L. PARKER, Clerk.
Fl. NJ Smith, Attorney for Plaintiff.
L. N. Burnett, Attorney for Def't.
Adv. First pub. November A, 1920.
Last pub. November rs, 1920.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-11-18
Ito be continued.)
WARNS GUTHRIE COTTON MAN
A Red Burn and KILL Poster on Gin
Owners Gate.

Guthrie, Ok, Nov. 13.-When ]. E.
which was written:
PAY more for cotton and do it now.
Oliver opened his gate this morning he
was confronted with red poster. on
We will burn you out and then kill the
whole bunch of you. This means bust
ness and we are organized five hundred
strong"
Oliver Is manager of the cotton gins
owned by the Guthrie Cotton Oil
Company and, while not frightened,
has decided not to buy cotton at any
price pending an investigation by the
county officials. Other cotton firms
also refused to buy cotton today.
Similar posters were placed on the
gates of leading cotton farmers over
the county warning them against pay
ing more than SIPS a hundred for
picking cotton and the houses of many
cotton pickers in the city and county
We're posted with warnings against
charging more than that price for
picking, under penalty Of death.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-11-18
NOTICE

Parties are warned not to purchase
ia certain vendors lien note against
following described land payable Nov
ember is, 1920, to-wit: Northwest
quarter of the Southwest quarter OF
Section fifteen, township four, South
of range thirty-one, West of the fifth
Principal Meridian, forty acres
situated in Polk county, Arkansas
amount $4,000. This note has beer
paid by p. 0. order, have acknowledge
ment for it but have been unable to
recover note to date.
Mrs. M. B. Albritton, Kerens, Texas.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-11-18
LEGAL NOTICES /.
WARNING ORDER.

Before S. II. Smith, Justice of the
Peace for Center Township, Poll
County, Arkansas.
The Farmers and Merchants Bank
Plaintiff, VS.. Mrs. ]. 0. Winsett
Defendant.
The Defendant, Mrs. j. O.. Winsett
is warned to appear in this court
within thirty days and answer tht
complaint of the Plaintiff, The Farm
ers and Merchants Bank.
S. II. SMITH,
Justice of the Peace.
November 3, 1920.
Adv. First pub. November a, 1920.
Last pub. November %. 1920.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-11-18
WARNING ORDER.

No. 771-In the Chancery Court Of
Polk County, Arkansas.
Isaac c. Parnell, Plaintiff, VS.. Mary
l.. Parnell, Defendant.
The Defendant, Mary L. Parnell, is
warned to appear in this court within
thirty days and answer the complaint
of the Plaintiff, Isaac c. Parnell.
Witness my hand and the seal OF
said court this Bird day of November
1920: w. L. PARKER, Clerk.
McPhetrige & Martin, Atty. for Pint
Adv. First pub. November II, 1920.
Last pub. December 2, 1920.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-11-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, u. S.
Land Office at Camden, Arkansas,
November 6, 1920.
NOTICE is hereby given that
JOHN H. MILLER,
of Egger, Arkansas, who, on Febru-
airy II, 1917, made a homestead entry,
No. 07303, for the S1z SWh, Section
SO. Township ! S., Range % W., 9Th
Principal Meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make Final Three Year
Proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Circuit
Clerk of Polk County, at Mena, Ar
kansas, on the 18th day of December,
1920.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Prime Howard. William Deramus.
Bert Smith and Joseph " Simpson,
all of Egger, Arkansas.
B. M. TREBLE, Register.
Adv. First pub. November II, 1920.
Last pub. December 3, 1920,