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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-01-09

have been too busy lately, learning to my new
linotype, to give due attention to letters Many an eps
lie has gone into the waste basket and thence into the
oakley Herald stove without being opened Perhaps my
negligence in this matter will several important
problems to remain unsoved forever Who knows? Il
Freely confess that do not know
But night this week found time to read few Of
he letters. AS it rather ate-abou 20 Ga. m- am
not positively that selected the best specimens
Dear Oakley Herald:
Do you know that there are going to be five Sun
days in February this year!! You know what that
means 1t means great time of rejoicing for the hui
man raceespeciay old bachelos Leap Year.
Leap Year! How my heart thrills at the mention OF
that blessed world!
Mr.. Editor, feel safe in saying that Leap Year
is the greatest berefactor of the human race-espci-
ally bashful old bachelors--that the world has
known. For four years have been looking forward
to this time. At last it is here 1t seemed an awful
long time waiting.
Last Leap Year let several opportunities go
by unused. What could be expected when
young, bashfu and coy? At that time was
under forty. 1t seemed to that if accepted girl
the first time she proposed she would regard me
overanxous to get married. | reasoned that she
would like whole lot better if pretended to be
unconcened.
My scheme didn't work. Instead Of proposing
ardently after had declined with thanks, they
gradually quit proposing altogether
1t will be different this year! | am planning
grand celebration for the 29th of February | have
invited all the old maids and widows within radius
OF thirty miles. l already have written and memo
rized an address of acceptance l intend to deliver
it to the first lady who asks for my hand.
Yours truly,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-01-09
'OTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the
regular annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Farmers Commercial
& Savings Bank will be held at the
Office of the bank January goth,
1920, at the hour of 200 o'clock, D.
M, for the election of Directors for
the ensuing year, and for the trans
action of such other business as may
properly come before the meeting.
Pursuant to Bylaws.
j. S. HANZEL
Cashier
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-01-09
Station Keepers Are Rescued.

at the government stations on Belle
Isle who were threatened with starva-
ton by the laundering of the govern
ment steamer Aranmore, loaded with
winter supplies, few weeks ago, have
been rescued by the Newfoundland
steamer Seal.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-01-09
Idaho Lawmakers to Meet.

Boise.-Governor Davis has issued
summons to members of the Fiji
teenth Idaho legislature TO assemble
in session extraordinary February II
for the sole and exclusive purpose of
ratifying the amendment to the federal
constitution giving the right of fran
chise to wccaer
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-01-09
Reus Suspected of Arson.
!. S. HANZEL
Cashier

Buenos Ayres.--New fires are
burning in grazing and cultivated sec.
tons of southern Buenos Ayres pro
vince, and anarchists are suspected Of
starting them. Fire-ighters have been
dispatched from Bahia Blanca by tive
railroads
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-01-09
City Treasurer Goes Wronn.

Warren, Ohio.-Charles B. Kistler
former city treasurer, pleaded guilty
to the charge of embezzling $4,000 Of
the city's funds, when arraigned Sat
urday.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-01-09
This Is a TRUE Story

In a certain little town. some distance east of US
country newspaper was struggling along at the
more or less thankless task of boosting it's home
town and everything in and about it. while the home
town (like many another little town. took the little
paper for granted, and did nothing at all to help.
Now the editor of this little paper was a Young
woman, and after awhile this one-sided lifting grew
rksome especially as she saw her girl friends rising
in other professions undressing her, and having
better time generally. So when the village school
board came to her and urged her to fill vacancy in
the school faculty, she accepted. She continued to
edit her little sheet Though perhaps not so well as if
she had given it her whole time) and hired the me-
chanlca work done in q neighboring and somewhat
larger town. 10 cover the cost of this hired labor
she accepted advertisements from the merchants of
this larger town. They understood the value of adj
veftslng and soon their ads far outnumbered those
OF the nome town merchants Moreover, they were
more enthusiastic advertisers, and the people of the
little town fell for it. AS naturally as daylight fol-
lows the dawn in a very short time the trade of that
little town and its surrounding territory was going
in large measure, to the larger town. | don't know
whether the home town merchants realized clearly
the menace they facing, but the little 'henedi
tor did, and she 'repented her of her sins al
though this old world usually doesn't consider it a
sin to look out for self first She resigned her school
and once again dedicated her whole self to her COM
ihulty. IL Is W ne Hopeu lnaI the nome town meI-
chants have learned their lesson and will not have
to be urged to
VERTISE
Do you know that The Oakley Herald could get
ads from business houses in larger towns---enough
to supper: the paper handsomely? But The Herald
doesn't want to do that 1t has faith in Oakley Be-
it believes in Oakley, its people, its business
and its future the Herald has installed fine new
linotype Can Oakley support this investment?
1t cam if you will help. And by helping, you help
yourself more
1T PAYS TO ADVERTISE!
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-01-09
Sincerely yours,
WHOEVER.

A rather remarkable let
ter has come to us. While
we quote only a part, we are
in hearty sympathy with he
opinions expressed.
eff you publish my name,
or make fun Of me, | will kill
you.
81 am protesting against
an injustice. This is leap
year. Men give us the right
to propose during this year.
| want to ask you why we do
not have the right every year
the same as men do?"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-01-09
Editor Herald:

Editor Herald:
Will you accept a sugges-
ton from a patient wido-
wer? | know that the pub
lie is not in the habit of lis
tening to US. Bachelors re-
ceive far more publicity
than we.
My suggestion is that the
29th of February be made a
holiday in honor Of widow
ers. On this day there
should be provided a feast
in every city and village for
all the Widowers and unmar-
ried ladies. At various con-
venient places in the room
mistletoe should be hung.
If any widower should hap
pen to stand under the mis-
tletoe, it ought to be consid-
cred proper, and even COM
mendable, for any lady OBJ
serving him to greet him
with a kiss and request his
hand in marriage.
| hold that SO long as any
widowers remain unmarried
old bachelors should be ex-
Guided from the celebration
of the 29th. 1t is known
that most old bachelors are
cranky, while widowers are
noted for their sweet and at
fectionate dispositions.
Sincerely yours,
WHOEVER.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-01-09
The Second Week

The first week of the made number of good
resolutions. We far haven't slipped any of them
but We did forget oursef the other day and take lit
tie nip on the old corncob pipe but BY Heck Twin
can be absolutely perfect.
Our main resolutions however, we're stckn like houn
pup to bone We're usn nothn but B-F lumber and by
thunder, don't intend to any other kind
We find this lumber slick and nice that have
med oursef to Martha for improvements around this
place than will be able to make good but goin
to do our durndest'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04
HAD CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
FOR TWENTY SIX YEARS
NOW WELL AND HAPPY

The experience Of Mr.. j. J. Tou-
palik, 1888 Rose street, Lacrosse.
Wisconsin, is chiefly remarkable
on account of the length of time
he was afflicted.
He writes: II have been suf-
fering with chronic bronchitis for
twenty-siX years and every winter
] would catch cold and become SO
hoarse | could not speak for six or
eight weeks. I could get only tenn
porary relief.
This winter | was taken with
Grip and was in awful shape. A
fellow workman advised me to take
PE-RU-NA. By the time I had
used three-fourths of bottle, the
hoarseness was gone, also that
tired feeling. am on my second
bottle. Hereafter PE-RU-NA will
be constantly in my house. 1t is
the best medicine ever put up for
the purpose"
For any disease due to catarrh
or catarrhal conditions, PE-RU-NA
is equally dependable. Coughs,
colds, catarrh Of the head, stomach
trouble, constipation, rheumatism,
pains in the back, side and loins,
bloating, belching gas, indigestion,
catarrh of the large and small in
testines, are some of the troubles
for which PE-RU-NA is especially
recommended.
pE-RU-NA can be purchased
anywhere in either tablet or liquid
form.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04
SAM GOMPERS AND
GOV. ALLEN DEBATE
FORMER SAYS ETERNAL PRlN,
ClPLES OF FREEDOM, JUSTICE,
DEMOCRACY MUST PREVAIL.
THERE IS COMMON ERROR "
Gov. Allen Defends Industrial Court
Is Not Representative Of Labor or
Capital, But Speaks for Gen
eral Public.

New York.-Carnegie Hall was
packed to the doors when Samuel
Gompers, president ef the American
Federation of Labor and Gov, Henry
j. Allen Of Kansas met to debate the
merits of the recently enacted Kan
sas industrial court law and kindred
subjects. Judge Alton b. Parker OF
this city presided and introduced the
speakers.
Mr.. Gompers and Gov Allen walked
on the stage shortly after O'Clock
while the audience arose and cheered.
Each was followed by a large body OF
supporters.
I'VE are now at the parting Of the
ways in the great controversies which
are now occupying the minds Of our
people" declared Mr., Gompers, the
first speaker beginning argument OF
the debate "On the one hand, we
have the great constructive movement
for progress, for civilization and with
all the tasks these impose, and on the
other hand we have those who arde
leading the course OF reaction, of In
Justice, of tyranny. The time is at
hand when there must be determined
whether the eternal principles of free
dom, justice and democracy shall hor4
sway or be supplanted by the tyranny
and the injustice of old
There is common error in the
mind of large number Of our people,
and peoples of the whole world who
confuse the term labor and capital
as being in exactly equal position to-
ward each other. The fact of the
matter is that capital is the product
Of labor.
"The difference between a slave and
free man is that the slave must
work when his master or owner di-
reefs and wills. The free man may
stop his work, and whatever conse.
Guences OF suffering that may be in
volyed is his suffering and the suffer
ing Of no one else
Mr.. Gompers direct argument ended
amid prolonged applause and cheers,
at the conclusion Of which labor
delegation presented him with floral
offering.
Gov. Allen also was greeted with
prolonged applause when he was in
troduced He lost no time in coming
to the defense of the Kansas indus
trial court, building his argument on
the promise that "the safety of the
public is the supreme law"
He declared this was the funda-
mental axiom upon which he and his
supporters were working and which
governed his attitude toward capital,
labor and the disputes which arise be-
tween them. He asserted he was not
present as a representative Of capital
or labor. but "as representative of
all of us-the general public.
He reviewed the labor troubles in
Kansas last winter, laying especial
emphasis on the coal strike, and the
alleged hardships resulting therefrom.
I'VE have not forbidden to any man
the right to quit work." he asserted.
I'VE merely have taken away from
Mr.. Gompers his divine right to order
a man to quit work
"A great deal is said about the
growth of brotherhood, and | am not
unconscious tonight Of all the prog,
ress that has been made by organized
labor through its solidarity
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04
WILL SAVE PLANT
At MUSCLE SHOALS
AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR DIS
MANTLlNG OF GREAT PLANT
HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN.
WILL BENEFIT THE FARMERS
Senator Reed smoOt Finally Agrees to
Abandon Plan Which Would Have
Caused Operations To Cease.
Work to Continue.

Washingtol-A provision in the
Notifications appropriation bill which
would have stopped further develop
meut Of the government nitrogen plant
at Muscle Shoals, and would have pre-
vented production OF nitrate which
may be used to manufacture fertilizer
/ for agricultural purposes, was so Wig
orously attacked in the senate that il
was withdrawn by Senator Smoot, OF
Utah.
Senator Oscar W. Underwood, Dem
ocratic leader, drew from Senator
Smoot the admission that the appro-
priations committee had not fully in
yestigated the operation of the plant,
and that the majority members of the
senate committee acted largely on the
suggestion of the chairman Of one
of the house Investigating commit
tees, who had objected to the Muscle
Shoals project Following Senator
Uuderwood's explanation of the need
Of a nitrogen plant and the effect its
operation would have upon the cOun-
try's agriculture, the Alabama senator
said he would demand roll call on
the Smoot proposal Later Senator
Smoot withdrew the provision alto
gether This provision read:
THAT unless specifically authorized
by law, no contract shall be entered
into or obligation incurred Or addi-
tional work undertaken at or on ac-
count of United States nitrate plants
No. / and No. 2, situated at or in the
vicinity Of Muscle Shoals, Ala, ex-
cept for purely maintenance pur-
poses"
There is pending a bill before the
senate agriculture committee for the
operation of the plant by corpora
ton in which the government will
own all the stock
During the debate with Senator
Smoot Senator Underwood showed
that the farmers Of the country Will
receive inestimable benefit from such
operation.
So far, Senator Underwood showed,
this country and its farmers have been
almost entirely dependent upon nj
trate supplies from Chile.
Discussing the moot proposal, Sena
tor Underwood said:
THE proposals now pending before
the agricultural committee, which
hope will be reported to the senate,
is to establish a government corpora
ton, every share of the stock of which
will be owned by the United States
government, for the purpose OF carry
.ng on this plant for governmental
purposes.
THE war is over now. and there is
no necessity to operate this plant any
longer for the purpose Of manufactur-
ing powder; but, after careful in
vestigation by the ordnance depart
ment OF the war department, they
have made a report to the congress,
which is now before the agricultural
committee of the senate, that it will
be cheaper to use this plant now for
the making of nitrogen to manufacture
fertilizers and aid agriculture than it
will he to close it down and let it run
out as dead plant. More than that
they have stated that if we keep it in
operation as a going plant, manuiac-
turing fertilizer we can turn it over in
an hour as matter of defense TO the
if we become involved in
war"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never
Suspect 1t
Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected.

Judging from reports from druggists
who are constantly in direct touch with
the public there is one preparation that
has been very successful in overcoming
these conditions. The mild and healing
influence Of Dr. Kilmers Swamp-Root is
soon realized Tt stands the highest for
.ts remarkable record Of success.
An examining physician for one Of the
prominent Life Insurance Companies. in
an interview on the subject, made the as
tonishing statement that one reason why
so many applicants for Insurance are re.
lected is because kidney trouble is so
common to the American people, and the
large majority Of those whose applica.
tons are declined do not even sugpect
that they have the disease. It is on sale
ct all drug stores in bottles Of two sizes,
medium and large
However, if YOU wish fret to test thi,
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
hilm'r & Co., Bnghamton. n. Y, for
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper--Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04
HOUSE SUSTAINS THE VETO
Refuses TO Pass Knox Peace Resolu.
ton over Objection Of President
Wilson.

Washington.-President Wilson was
sustained by the house on his veto OF
the Knox peace resolution and thai
plan of the republican leadership tc
declare a separate peace with Ger
many and Austria-Hungary has been
definitely buried. 1t will not come w
in the senate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04
For Army of 2e7.5o0.

Washington.--By d vote Of 2SG to
1nG, the house adopted the conference
report on the army reorganization
bill. authorizing the maintenance Of
a peace time army of 29T5OO officers
and men.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04
STUDY Army Stats.

Washington About 100 army Off
GERS. students completing their course
at the staff college here are en- route
to points in New England and North
ern New York for first hand observa.
ton in con ection with the expanded
staff training system at the war col.
lege.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04
Favors Coal Embargo.

Washington An embargo on the
export of bituminous coal was urged
in the senate by Senator Walsh, who
declared that the country faced in
dustrial paralysis for lack of coal un.
less some such step is taken"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04
MAY Ordain Women.

Greensboro N Ordination OF
women in the ministry Of the Method
list Protestant church was provided for
in change in the discipline adopted
by vote of the quadrennial report of
the general conference of the church
at its session here
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04
Oppose Peace Treaty.

Nagora, Asia Minor, Unalterable
opposition to the treaty of peace the
allies have submitted to Turkey was
expressed here by Mustapaha Renal
Pasha. leader Of Turkish nationalist
forces.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04

Accept california" Syrup Of Figs
onIy-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less physic for the little stomach, liver
and bowels. Children love its fruity
taste. Full directions on each bottle.
You must say California. ADV.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04
Trade Balance HIGH.

Washington Although the value of
exports to Europe fell off Sl0,OOO00O
in April the natior's trade balance
against the old world was increased
s254,O0O,0 600
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04
Much Mail Is Lost

Washington. Postmaster General
Burleson asked congress for an add
tional appropriation Of Sl,000,000 for
payment of claims resulting from loss
of domestic mail parcels
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04
60 Cars of SunFr On Tracka

Chicago Sixty.two cars of sugar,
totaling nearly 100000 pounds. are
lying idle on the Illinois Central tracks
in Chicago according to report.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04
Nav EMBARGO SUGAR.

Washington.-By vote of 6 to 3 the
senate agriculture committee ordered
favorable report on the McNairy bill,
providing for an export embargo on
sugar.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04
A Base !holnuatIon.

What large and prominent ears the
man before Us las" "Of course. He
Is o professional critic"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04

LOndon.-After an interval of three
hundred years a parliament of the
Czech people has been organized.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04
NEWS NUGGETS
OF MISSISSIPPI

Tr4;,,.l. T+ 3
80 -...,-s.,I @ - @9oN ''-'N .
'n,,,r, ~, ,5s-. ~ , ,1@ 90 ., l'Ip
,,orl, - ~ .3,.r, ''',' ~ '''
-.
/ Generalization County Chamber
Of Commerce. a countrywide organiza-
Canton. is making great nroerass
ss.s.
/ Nicksbrg.-An automobile eXcur-
sion to Jackson on Sunday June e, is
being planned by the Fieksburg Coun-
ell No. SsS knights of Columbus
Wlnona.-The montgomery County
Baptist Sunday School Normal viii be
held with the First Baptist Church.
Winona, Miss July 6 to 10, inclusive.
crystal Spr'nss'-Farmers are fear
luI lna' lne neo'y rams Of sunday
mGhj ana MONDAY afternoon Will dam
/ age the bean crop and tomato crop ma
terialIy
$500
/ Jaekson,-The recently appointed
state board Of public accountancy, pro
vided for by an act Of the legislature
Of 1920 met in The governors office to
,....
Notwithstanding the term now
closing of the Meridian High School
there has been an enrolment of C6l |
pupils an increase Of 20 per cent over
last year
$500
SJarA'ilIe,-Fnom reports received .
lAe earlE part Oh the week, II appears
beginning to look better than it did a
few days ago. Some fields have been
chopped out.
$500
Lucedale.-The short course for the
girls and women Of the county, held at
Lucedale High School conducted by
Mrs j. r. Parker. home demonstration
agent, was well attended and proved
quite q success
....s
Shelby-The Boy Scouts OF this
place went out on their annual hike
The school closed a few days ago. and
the scouts. being relieved Of further
school duties, prevailed upon the
scoutmaster to hike with them.
CIafAsaaIe'-Dr' baFoee' formerly
secretaryship of the Retail Merchants
Association Of Clarksdale. succeeding
.H. L. Talbert. who resigned to become
purchasing agent for the county.
1900
Jackson'-"lth a view to stlmulat-
ing the farmers Oh MISSISSIPPI 10
greater ACTIVITY IN 1000 production I'M
aeF present collon growing eonalliohs'
'ne extension ana demonstration In'
EuucIoFs are giving specific lns'Iuc'
'''''
Merchandising hundred men, us
charged at the ne" orleans d north
eastern shops mere shortly aIter 'he
government returned Inc raiI[oaos TO
private owners, are soon 70 De rem
stated according 10 lnlorhauon re- |
eel'el.
Kosoi,slo n,og ,oror,o vos &C.
rrad hr par G pr, ~ T,,1o Mice
-rosantinr an innoyoNbp in ecc,esi. =
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04

1 Meridian.-One hundred men, dis,
charged at the New Orleans & North
eastern shops here shortly after the
government returned the railroads to
private owners. are soon to be rein
stated, according to information re-
caifad
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04

Blue Mountain. The Blue Mountain
Methodist Church, Rev. w. G. Burks
pastor, has succeeded in raising its Of
fetal allotment Of the funds being
subscribed for the completion Of the
great Methodist Hospital in Memphis
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04

Blue Mountain - Though Tippah
made no campaign for funds during
the Salvation Army drive this month,
Prof Duke Humphreys, county Girec-
tor. received some voluntary contribu-
irons from those familiar with the
work and needs of the Salvation Army
and anxious to have a hand in its ef-
fcient service.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04

Meridian Petitions asking for the
calling for an election on bond is.
sue OF 100000 for the building Of
municipal auditorium, submitted last
week to the city council, have heen
declared to contain the required per.
centage Of electors.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04

Columbus Every Saturday morn
ing at 8 o'clock siren al the plant
Of the light company will be sounded,
to remind Columbians to see that their
premises are in a sanitary condition.
This novel plan was inaugurated by
Sanitary Engineer Comp OF the United
States public health service, who Is
directing the cani'ary campaign in
Columbus against mosquitoes and ma
lar1a
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-06-04

Shelbv-The Boy Scouts OF this
place went out on their annual hike
The school closed a few days ago and
the scouts. being relieved Of further
school duties, prevailed upon the
scoutmaster to hike with them.