davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Arizona republican., 1920-09-15
The Leoion in Politics

The American Legion we understand is wrestling with the question which will come at Cleveland, Ohio. September 27 of amending the constitution tsan politics is generally agreed that the inter pretation put upon clause the constitution is awkwardly restrictive But element believes that the amendment should stand but that the inter pretation should be modified to permit League activities in issues touching what may call Amer icanism. In illustration of proper field of Legion activities is mentioned almost opposition Georgia service against Thomas w Watson caues of his American course. during the war.
 That though very plain case; others would be more obscure and suspect if Legion lets go of its restrictive constitutional clause members will find themselves before long wandering about confused in a shadowy NO mans land" Any interpretation be loose require an inter pretation for any may present itself in American politics.
 We not suggesting that it would be improper for the Legion to in partisan politics would certainly be rather proper for the Legion so to participate with the securing bet ter officers and better legislation for the country at large than it is for the Federation of Labor or any other organization participate for the purpose of securing more favorable conditions for special class of citizens
 We considering only the effect upon itself: of the Legions departure constitutional pro- hlot1on against taking part in partisan politics. and the difficulty to be encountered fixing new boun- dary for Legion political activity
Arizona republican., 1920-09-15

have been stopped and compelled to give up their valuables. Jack Magin- nisssand Charles Robinson were halted a few days ago and robbed of their money and watches and several other parties report similar experiences. The stage that reached Bodie on Saturday was stopped about seven miles th-s side of Auroar and the Wells Fargo treasure box stolen. In consequence Of this robbery, the return stage was prepared for trouble, two shotgun mes sengers, Mike Tobey and Woodruff riding with the driver. At about 3 o'clock a. m. upon approaching a spot favorable for ambuscades seven miles this side of Aurora and near the local ity of the previous Fobery, Tobey got down and walked ahead as an advance guard. He had gone but a few yards when he was halted by two men with rifles and ordered to get back upon the stage. One of them sad: If you try any shooting, we'll kin every man on the wagon" Tobey returned to the coach and stepped upon the axle be- hind the lamps. One of the robbers told him to hand down the coin box, and Woodruff handed down a shotgun instead which Tobey concealed behind the wheel. It was so dark the robbers did not see the movement and they waited for the box. Tobey said: If you want the box step up here and get it" The smaller of the men then stepped forward and as soon as he came into the light of the lamps Tobey suddenly raised the gun and shot him full in the breast, killing him instantly. The big robber at once shot one of the leaders to prevent the stage from nov ing and Woodruff returned the fire with both barrels of his gun missing the robber, however, in the darkness. The robber shot Tobey in the arm and r-safna . by shower of bullets. The passengers and driver got out of the way during the fight and when Woodruff took Tobey to a neighboring house, they all followed leaving the stage unguarded During their absence the surviving robber returned and broke open the treasure box securing about $500 in coin. The road agent killed by Tobey is supposed to be a man named Murphy well known in this city.
 Pima county Republicans are organ izlng Tor the campaign. A county convention consisting of 46 delegates VIII be held in Tucson September 20 Tor the purpose of putting a full county ticket in the field
 The stage road from Point of Noun tains to Globe will be finished soon and is 120 miles long.
 The telegraph line has been com pIeted and tri-weekly mails from Tue Soi Io tIoDe commenced.
 The Ladies Literary society is mak- ing preparations for a grand rnasdue ball on October 15
 Ira Wood of the Vulture n..ne is in the city on business. He reports con siderable life and activity at his place.
 The gentlemen appointed to solicit subscriptions to build Catholic church here have raised in the neiehborbood of $500 which is about sufficient for the work.
Arizona republican., 1920-09-15
QUESTIONS AND
 ANSWERS

0. In the states where women are of age at 19, will they be allowed to vote at that age? A. A.
 A. Twenty -one years is the voting age for both sexes.
 Q. How can steel tools be marked |? s. s. V.
 A The bureau of standards says that steel tools may be marked satis- factorily by warming the metal so that a thin coating of wax can be ap- piled. Scratch through the wax with sharp pointed tool to give the letters or figures desired, then apply to the marking on the wax nitric acid of about 1.20 specific gravity. This can be done by moistening a strip of blot ting paper in the acid and laying it over the marks to be etched.
 o. Are Ecclesiastcus and EccIesi- astes one and the same book of the Bible? E. E. D.
 A. These books are not the same Ecclesiasticus. or The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, is one of the books of the Apocrypha.
 c, What is the most used letter in the English language? R. L.
 A. In Edgar Allen Poe's "The Gold Bug," he states that of the letters of the English alphabet "e" predominates remarkably. The succession afterwards is a-o-i-d-h -n-r-s-t-u-y-c g-l-m w b-k-p-q-x-z.
 o. Where can send samples Of soil
Arizona republican., 1920-09-15
to be analysed free? R. E. R.

to be analysed free? R. E. R.
 A. Samples of soil are analysed free of charge by the state agricultural ex- pertinent stations.
 demand that the cards be cut when hands are being helped on the draw? w. O. S.
 A. There is no specific rule stated in Hoyle. The rules state that in the deal player to dealers right cuts If he refuses. no other player may de- mand the right to cut" Further on the statement is made that in serving cards on the draw, ''the dealer must serve the cards called for in turn to the left from the top of the pack" The conclusion reached is that the cards may not be cut except the one time. and by the one perscn to the right of dealer.
 c. Did President Roosevelt have the motto, "In God We Trust" removed from coins? R. s. R.
 A. When designs for gold coins were being submitted during President Roosevelts administration, that of the artist St Gaudens was accepted, even though it did not carry the motto. "In God We Trust" Later, Congress au- thorized a modification of the design in order that the motto might be re- stored.
 o. Is there law prohibitinu the burial of Chinese in the United States? E. S.
 A. There is no law of the United States prohibiting the burial of Chi nese upon American soil. The Chi nese, however. prefer to be buried in their native country and whenever possible make such arrangements.
 @. Who invented liquid air7 B. R.
 A. number Of scientists were concerned in the discovery of liquid air. Prominent among them are the two Poles. Sigmund Wroblewske and Karl Olszewski. On April 8, 1883 at Cracow, they performed an experiment before a number of scientists and ac- | tually produced a few drops of liquid air. Working in the same period as the Polish scientists were the French scientists Cailletot and Pictet They also performed experiments in tho same year and produced liquid air
 O. Who said "i would rather be right than be president7" K. F. K.
 A. The statement, ''I would rather be right than be president" is credited to Henry Clay, the Great Pacificator." in a speech he made before the United
 c. How can wrinkles caused by packing be removed from cIothes2 Nj. C. E.
 A. For silk and wool garments a simple method is to hang the garments | outdoors on damp day or in a steamy room
 (Any reader can get the answer to any question by writing The Repub- lican Information Bureau, Frederic J. Haskin Director, Washington, D. C. This offer applies strictly to informa- tion. The bureau cannot give advice on legal, medical and financial matters It does not attempt to 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- plies are sent direct to the inquirer)
Arizona republican., 1920-09-15
CREMATE YOUR GLOOM pr. James 1, Vance

The market is overstocked with gloom It is an article for which there never a great demand Yet with life already more than supplied, keep the gloom shops running me
 The world does your gloom. Cremate it
 do not mean that life should be turned into a vaudeville urging that duty be treated as a joke. am not bidding for generation of gig glers or of clowns. The exhortation reduce your gloom to ashes is to encourage any, one to be flippant frivolous in the presence of lfe's verities
 can be easily overdone. There is humor in the Bible enough light up eternal themes but not enough to cheapen them.
 It is nice to exercise the laughing muscles occa- sionally, but the thing becomes painful if unduly prolonged smile that won't off is the ghasty sign of wooden-fac professional
 Life is a serious business not joke. The deep est moods are not fun provoking. but thought three sermons, then "the tumult the shouting dies He has crowds for awhile, they roar with laughter. Then they get bored. He never lasts more than two years in a charge. For life is a ser 1ous business and religion not to plav in the shallows. but to sound the depths.
 But one does not need to be solemn in order to be serious He does need throw off chunks or gloom in order to certify that he heavenly frame of mind.
 One should live so that life is a iov mot a iov killer. ~
 Joy may show itself in a smile in roars of laugh ter In prayer of thanksgiving, deed of mercy In an act of forgiveness, stifng hate and sus- picion These are the things which wage war on gloom They make happy, happy that suicide ceases to have any charms happy that we want other people to be happy too
 Of course times come and when +bev ooroa smiles change to tears; but, the sun still shines even tears may be transfigured and changed into pr1sms through which hope casts it's bow of promise the sky.
 a mood that is without assets? We send garbage to the crematory. That is where gloom, belongs
Arizona republican., 1920-09-15
PLAN RECEPTION OF DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE HERE SEPTEMBER 22

The second meeting of the Cox Roosevelt Democratic club of Maricopa county was held Monday evening at the court house, and was largely attended Judge Stanford, president of the club, presided, and the secretary's desk was occupied by Sidney Osborn, the clubs secretary A brief review of the po- ltical situation was given by Senator Mark Smith, after winch arrangements were. perfected to entertain Governor Cox, Democratic presidential nominee on the occasion Of his coming visit to Phoenix, September 22.
 An outdoor meeting of the club was decided upon to take place at the Y M. c. A stadium or Monday night. September 20, and committees were ap- pointed to see that all were invited to attend Invitations were extended to Senator Henry F. Ashurst, Congress- man Hayden and State Senator Null ford Winsor, and it is expected that these will be present and deliver short addresses.
 The committee on arrangements for the entertainment of Governor Cox has decided on a big old fashioned barbecue to proceed the address of the nominee. The fair grounds have been secured for the celebration and reception, and the speakers will address the expected throng from in front of the grandstand. Colonel Tom Smith, chairman of the barbecue committee, mas made ar engagements for the barbecuing of three choice Herefords, and coffee and bread in abundance will be served to all. A general invitation to everybody, irrespective of political affiliation, is extended to both the meeting at the stadium on Monday night at o'clock and to the barbecue and reception to Governor Coxsat the fair grounds. at 1 o'clock, Wednesday, September 22.
Arizona republican., 1920-09-15
A LEAGUE OF PEOPLES.

One of the early colonial flags pictured a serpert cut into thirteen parts
 The flag bore the legend Unite or die The colonies united and America survived bol and slogan
 Nations no longer live senara+e and re,o+a There is a oneness world.
 space Is diminished almost extinction Time is assmilated annihilated
 Power is multiplied infinity
 We stand near together and are so strong that we can push each other off the earth if we will But Tn so doing we push ourselves off, and there is ample for s The problem is to unite world
 It is tough job.
 For the world still thinks in old world terms It still thinks people can gain only at the expense of another.
 Conquest, robbery slavery were the old too1s for this accomplishment
 Tariffs, indemnities mandatorfes arc tbe ne,r The world still refuses to see that all may pros (a) by universal production,
 (b) by universal exchange.
 The League of Nations may enlarge this vision But not if it be dominated by the diplomats It must be made a League of Peoples merely Natons Its clause against secret diplomacy as one of its four arms showed it realized this
 America will enter the League when the Peoples are entrusted with the election of the council and assembly.
 And when the machinery is provided for the Peoples to decide the important questions such as, TOT example, the making of war.
 Such reservations as these are in the minds of the common people-of every country
 Lloyd-George, Milerand. Nitti, and the American president (whoever he be) be suffered to get behind the door and decide our fate
 That is the old diplomacy intensified.
 It must be League of Peoples
Arizona republican., 1920-09-15
Another Revision

With the completion of the 1920 federal census and the revision of the population figures of the country the problem of the membership of the house of representatives. whether the shall be the proportion of. representation the decreased. At present the membership, fixed after the 1910 census, is 435 and the representation member 211,S77 population. It is estimated that than 15o0OOOO will be the 1910 population which. if the is maintained, would give the house 800 more bers If the present membership is retained and the ratio correspondingly increased states lose their representation.
 There must be decision the ultimate size of the house of representatives that limit has not already been reached question has other features beyond that of political Before the taking of the 1910 census, the house composed members, then fairly filling the great chamber and after number increased a seating ar engagement made. In order to accommodate the newcomers it was necessary to remove all the desks. and the representatives sit To the members of the British house commons. with nothing upon which o write possibly to place their feet.
 While the United States hall representatives might be enlarged solving the problem, congress- men now declare it to be already too big for fortable satisfactory transaction of business. members addressing that body not readily heard and there is consequently much confusion. Members sitting back row of seats need binoculars and negaphones satisfactorily transact business with the speaker.
 The British house or coHlnIOlS CoHSlSIs or more tban 600 members they sit in smaller hall than inc United States of representatives seldom anywhere near full attendance and if the full membership is present many are compelled to stand But except occasion of very important .o+os there is not often need of full attendance. The American house is similar in many respects. Most of the business transacted in committee
 a house is filled up only roll calls. Nor do they seem to much for oratory. Except In rare in -to,.s 9 member delivers his carefully prepared
 5sos to but 2 few uninterested and dozing con- gressmen-
 But the question of representation must be set
Arizona republican., 1920-09-15
Wednesday,, September IS, 1880

Chicago, Sept. 14-Captain Stone stated privately today that he intends to drive Maud for all she is worth on Thursday and and to lower her rec ord to such a point that St. Julian will not be able to touch it for this year. At least it is said that he believed that Maud s can make a best mile if con ditions are favorable. On her trial tr.I7 yesterday. in the face of a high wind and on a very poor track, she made q mile in 2:14. which is considered re- markably quick time
 Shakespeare. N. NJ, Sept 14-The Indians have all been driven back into Mexlco The coaches are coming
Arizona republican., 1920-09-15
Maine Leads the Way

Maine has spoken and the nation accepted her verdict.
 Never importance attached to the old tradition that "as Maine goes goes the country, than in the state election Monday when President Wilson's unamended League Nations. his auto cratic administration with it's record of in competency appalling extravaganza placed trial and repudiated the largest plurality food of votes ever rolled up that
 With campaign conducted entirely national issues. with the greatest emphasis placed Will sons version of the League of Nations the answer was complete and overwhelming Not crumb of com fort is left the the Democratic admins traon The rugged citizens of the Pine Tree state, with their inherent honesty and determination the challenge made to them by the Democratic party. many whose abest speakers invad- ed their commonwealth during the campaign, and in voice that heard from coast to coast hurled back defiance Wilson's league covenant and msrepresentative government of the past four years will do
 comfort the Democrats glean from the news from Maine Never citizens of that repudiated administration so thoroughly and completely they did when they turned thumbs MT. Wilson and his league that makes no proper national safeguards By more than 900 plurality they their disapprova of the administration stands for. It has been years since the Republicans of Maine have boiled plurality even approaching epochal day. During those Is years there have been important issues endorse reject, the history the state have the people esen in such and placed their seal of disapprova m they did Monday upon MT. ]. Wilson and his policies.
 To the of Maine is due share credit returning magnificent verdict President Wilson the nation. Frank lin D. Roosevelt the Democratic nominee for president, who made extended speaking tour of Maine during the campaign, devoting considerable of his attention to making certain the feminine vote had stated that the Maine League of Nations MT Wilson presented it would support the Democratic administration. How well he sensed the opinions of the of that state is shown in the returns.
 Governor Cox may continue blind trail of shouting fraud and liar and in making absurd charges of buying the presidency Evidently people Maine did not hear him. If they did, they could ignoring issues the campaign by such a bare-faced trick.
 The campaign in Maine waged national issues almost entirely and the result taken accurate indication of what the of the nation will be November 2. Maine goes so goes the country"
Arizona republican., 1920-09-15

Quite properly, the Russians and Poles are wrangling over the disposition of General Wrangel
Arizona republican., 1920-09-15
WHY GROW OLDq
By Roaer w. Rahsnn

A relative Of mine, optimistic old gentleman. recently died at the of 104 years. He was in terested in all the happenings of the day and took great pleasure in his daily walk and occasional ar gument with the neghbors.
 He refused to think of old age. He spoke Of himself as an old think he thought Of 1t either. If he wanted to go place or do something out of the ordinary never allowed his age to interfere with it. He $ happy and free as child when out on pleasure trip. If stranger wanted to coddle him because of his old age, he would resent it and usually so. That way insult him.
 Kind thoughts and unselfish actions do much to keep us young. We must be interested in the work and people, but not to the extent taking it too seriously One of the greatest enemies of youth the habit of taking Everything seriously.
 It's not strange that my relative lO4 years old was happy and interested in everything worth while. Rather it's because he made that he lived 104.
 Quite properly, the Russians Poles are wrangling over the disposition General Wrangel.
Arizona republican., 1920-09-15
o ADVENTURES OF THE TWINS
 Z Olive RobeYty Bartos1.
3 k0berty Q ar tos7 .
FIXING THINGS

 Nick coming into the Meadow Grove school after Mr. sb Scratch had a 10 a hole the old oak precious
 
  ives."
  scho ay the s m a
Arizona republican., 1920-09-15
FORTY YEARS AGO TODAY From The Phoenix Herald which Arizona n for a time was
 dition

through reguarIy escorted by soldiers and it is perfectly safe for passengers to travel.
 Local
 One of the boldest gangs of road agents that ever operated in this state has been working the road between Carson and Bodie all summer. Early in the season the stage was stopped and robbed twice within three days and parties of men were sent out in pursuit of the highwaymen, but failed to get on their trail even the Indian trackers being haffled at every turn. Attempts have been made recently to rob the Candelaria stage and several horsemen on their way from Bodie
Arizona republican., 1920-09-15
WEDNESDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER IS. 1920

There is a revolting injustice in punlshlng the weak scoundrel who fails, and lowing down to and mak- ing life easy for the far more danger ous scoundrel who succeeds.
 Theodore Roosevelt.
Arizona republican., 1920-09-15

So went in archo O ome  her as O a
 
  Skunk oe Owl hungry before At the  their Robbie and their Sis the 
  a with Nancy Nick
Arizona republican., 1920-09-15

tied and the limit of the house which started with 65 members and has 435. be decided upon. The states interested in the matter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
Oil ana Gas.

The vel now most discussed is the
shallow strike at Smiths Ferry, Beaver
county. At a depth OF only 80 feet
from the surface oil was encountered
and the well began to fill up with oil
and fresh water. 1t was put to pump
Ing and the first four days averaged a
little more than rs barrels a day. The
well is regarded as a freak and the
deposit will soon be exhausted. At
present about five barrels of water
are being pumped to one of oil and
the volume Of water is steadily In
creasing. The oil is light amber
Some weeks ago well was drilled in
on the Sample lot, 800 feet east of this
well and is producing one barrel a day.
This well got its production IL the BE-
rea grit formation that has been very
productive in Beaver county, and il en-
sccuntered at a depth OF from 600 TO
500 feet. In the event the shallow well
quits 1t will be drilled TO the same
Formation. 1t is stated that some 40
years ago well was drilled and got
oil at the same depth as the one on
the Sample lot. It lasted for about a
week and then turned to water and
was abandoned. Where the oil was
found the formation is OF a conlom-
crate rather than sand formation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
CL ASsIFIED ADVER TISINC|
TWO csNTs a WORD CASH WITH Order
AUTOS AND AccEsson4n.s

FOR sALE-Maxwe,l five passenge,
car. 1919 model, practically new.
Reasonable terms. Call 719-R.
1-14-6t-7146.