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The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-06
WORSE CONDITION COTTON
REPORT ON RECORD;
MISSISSIPPI RE-
PORT SIXTY.
SOUTH'S REPORT
No Prediction As to Yield Made.
Bad Weather Continues
Over Cotton
Belt.

Washington, D. c., June Report.
ing the condition Of the cotton crop on
May 25th at 62.4 per cent of normal,
the Department Of Agriculture an
nounced that this was the lowest mark
in its record of fifty years. and that
the recurring statement worst ever
known" was confirmed.
No forecast Of production was
made.
Revised figures Of the area planted
last year were announced as 35,133,-
600 acres, the area picked 93,566,O0O
acres, and the yield per acre 1915
pounds.
The May 25th condition last year
was 1916 per cent of normal, and the
l0-year average 1871
Condition by states: Virginia, II;
North Carolina, 70; South Carolina,
6S; Georgia, 55; Florida, 81; Ala
bama, So; Mississippi, 65; Louisiana,
70; Texas, so; Arkansas, 81; Tenn
essee, 60; Missouri, Ga; Oklahoma,
70; California, SO; Arizona, 80; all
other states, So.
The Department Of Agriculture
issued the following statement:
"Cotton is reported as poor 10 bad
in all cotton states, and in almost
every county Of the cotton belt. The
recurring statement, worst ever
known is confirmed by the reported
condition figures Of 62.4 per cent of
normal, the next lowest at this date
in the bureaus entire record Of fifty
years being sos per cent in 1917.
Last year it was 1856 per cent"
The. season throughout the cotton
belt is from two to four weeks late.
Extensive winter and spring rains
packed the soil, and subsequent lack
or shortage of normal rainfall over
much of the belt from Texas to North
Carolina caused the rapid drying out
Of the hard-packed surface, even when
there was an abundance Of moisture in
the subsoil
Moist weather conditions in Okla
homa, Arkansas and Mississippi con-
tinue, with much of the long staple
growing in delta districts Of those
states still overflowed from the high
waters in the Mississippi and its trib-
utaries. Much planting was done in
the mud, and in cold, wet soil, which
caused much rotting of seeds, while
the cold nights and frost caused the
loss of many fields that had come to
stand, and left many others thin
and backward, lacking color and vigor.
Re-planting has ranged as high as 40
per cent in some states, and planting
and e-planting is still under way in
all states.
The unfavorable conditions for field
work have resulted in poorly-worked
and grassy fields, especially in the
low lands Uplands are better, and
some are reported good.
Weevil infestation is unusually Sc
we're in affected territory. Hot, clear
weather is needed both for the growth
of cotton plants and to hold the weevil
in check. In most of the cotton belt
some rainfall is needed for proper
development.
The almost sole encouraging feat
ure is the greatly increased use of fer
tiizer over recent years. From 10 to
30 per cent more is being used, and
the quality is much better. Nitrate
of soda is being used rather freely in
an effort to nurse weak and late
stands up to proper size and vigor.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-06
FIGHT MADE FOR
BEAT DELEGATES
First Time In History OF County
Fight Made For Beat
Delegates.

Politics in Columbus took a new
and rather unexpected turn when
Democrats went to the beat conven-
tion Thursday morning to select
delegates to the county convention
which was held yesterday at the court
house.
For the first time in the recent
years of political history Of the city
fight was made for delegates to
the convention.
Lines were drawn in the selection
of the delegates more in accordance
with State political afFiliation rather
than on national questions.
Pursuant to the call Of the chair
man the election opened at 10 o'clock
in the morning and a ticket headed
by Mr.. G. Y. Banks was printed and
ready for the convenience of the
voters. 1t contained ten names and
was regarded as the State anti-ad-
ministration ticket.
Fifteen or twenty minutes after
the polls had been opened and the vot-
ing had been in progress second
ticket appeared on the field headed
by Mr., I. |. Halbert and generally
regarded as a ticket favorable to the
present ruling political faction in the
State.
There was spirited campaigning
from the time the second ticket ap-
peared in the field and many voter.
were induced to go to the polls ahC
exercise their right Of suffrage a:
Democrats.
The result was an overwhelming
victory for the Banks ticket the vote
having stood as follows the first ter
delegates having been declared dele
gates to the county convention:
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-06
CONSOLIDATION
AT SOU. SHOPS

In an official order posted in the
yards and offices of the Southern
Railway the past week, the division
store room was consolidated with the
master mechanics office.
The consolidation was effective at
once.
1t will affect about eleven men at
the shops, six Of whom are laborers.
The store room will come under the
direct supervision Of the master me-
chanic, and in this way the operative
forces have been reduced to some
extent.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-06
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; KNOW YOUR OWN CITY, :
, Do YOU KNOW THAT? ;

Today is the 15Sth day of the year.
Quiet reigns supreme at NJ. S. C. w.
This is Chautauqua week, June 9
to IA.
The sun rises at 4:S9 and sets at
7:lS.
City league opens Tuesday-if it
doesn't rain.
Get ready to live on politics dor the
next two weeks.
They had better swap off the turtle
back for a tarpaulin.
X X
It's about as hard to get cement
these days as it is to get liquor.
Columbus first street dance will be
sponsored by the Dokeys June 16.
Honesty is not the best policy, II
shouldn't be policy, it should be nat
ural.
The politicians went to bat Thurs
day, and the early birds caught the
worm.
Funny how a girl can play tennis
for four hours when sweeping out the
hall for her mother would give her a
lame back.
A prize Of $35 will be given by the
Dokeys for the best decorated auto
mobile in the Dokey parade June 16.
Open to all.
X X
The gravel industry in Columbus
is one of the city's biggest assets.
Ask the freight traffic men who have
to handle the car shipments.
X X
Some people are so wrapped up in
Foreign Missions that they forget to
drop dime in the tin cup of the
blind man on the corner at home.
Governor gnnugh, Of Arkansas, and
Former Governor Longino, Of Missis-
sippi, are being mentioned for the a..
and NJ. presidency. Both are Missis-
sippi College graduates.
The faithful little Scouts are doing
their dead level best to sell Chautau-
qua tickets. Help the little fellows
by buying your ticket early. They
will benefit by it and the community
will too.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-06
MAYO CORNER DEAL CLOSED

The deal for the sale Of the Mayo
corner to Mr.. Sydney J. Loeb was
finally closed the past week, after be-
ing delayed for some time by the pro-
ceedure necessary to get the papers in
shape. The title of the property
finally has passed to the new owner,
who has not yet taken the public into
his confidence as to the future Of the
property.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-06

Mrs. F. E. Resler and Miss Lucille
Rcsler returned last week from Hat
tiesburg where Miss Resler has been
attending college.
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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16
TRANSACTION INVOLVES THREE BILLION
Is Now On Way to Get Concession of 100000
Square Acres of Territory Which Is
Considered in Deal
Copyright by International News Service)
BIZ W1shin0fOn V0nderED


Aboard Steamship Aquitania (by Wreless Dec u-"Com-
plying with request for wireless interview sending replies
questions asked by International News Service said Wash
ngon Vanderbilt California banker and fnancer the
national News Service correspondent in wireless message
ceived today
Vanderbilt, who is returning from Russia than said:
THE result of mission to Soviet Russia consists of
cession of four hundred thousand square of territory
return for which Russia asks the chance purchase three bill
lion dollars worth of goods in the United States Russia also
asks immediate recognition by America considers Amer
lea her only friend"
Russia will give bulk orders for this merchandise my
plans for the future include carrying fight for trade relations
to congress through American manufacturers organ
izaonS"
The deal engineered by Vanderlp the gigantic
made in the history of American business and will much
steady business conditions United States should
act favoraby the recognition of the Russian govoron
at the time it will establish American business interests
in Europe which will in time much not only to American
manufacturers but the labor interests the country as we'll
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16
LOST TWO STEERS FROM
CAR WHILE ENROUTE

While a cattle train was enroute
from Liberal to Arkalon, one day
this week, two of the cattle we've
missing from the car when the train
arrived in Arkalon, and no one has
any idea as to their whereabouts.
During the run from here to Arka-
Ion, door of one of the cars was
opened, and the cattle evidently fell
out.
The trainmen, in making an in
spection of the cars at Arkalon,
found the open door and when the
cattle were counted, discovered two
missing.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16
BLUE LAW" AGITATION OP-
POSED BY AMERICAN LEGION

New York, Dec. 11.-"Blue Law"
agitation is not meeting favor among
members of the American Legion, &C
cording to expressions of protest re-
ceived in letters at national head
quarters and by the American Legion
Weekly. A number of strong protests
have been addressed to Lemuel Bolles
national adjutant who is now in New
York urging that the legion take a
positive stand" particularly against
those who would ban That old friend
Of the soldier, the cigarette.
Mr.. Bolles today denied the legion
contemplated any official action in
the matter.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16
LIBERAL HIGH SCHOOL
ELECTS ANNUAL STAFF
Work Will Be Started on Publication at
OnCeandWiII BeFinished byTime
School is Out.
EXPECT TO ISSUE NEAT BOOK
Live Bunch of Young Folks Will
Have Charge of Publishing Second
High School Annual For Liberal
High School Will Get Busy Right
Away

Liberal High School is to issue an
annual again this year. The work
last year was successfully carried out
and it it expected with the experience
gained in the past to make the work
better than last season.
The students held an election this
morning and chose staff, which will
have charge of the publication.
Editor-in- Chief, Clifford Leete
Associate Editor. Estella Heath
Business Manager, Leo Miller and
T. ]. Smith Jr.
Senior Class Editor, Harriet Boles
Junior Class Editor, Nova Dicker-
son
Sophomore Glass Editor. Velma
Printz
Freshman Class Editor. Glen
Brown
Organization Alva Cain
Athletic Willard Harnden
Art Editor, Helen We'll
Log Editor-Wilda Naylor
Society Editor-Evelyn Molter
Kodak Editor-Blanche Jones
Joke Editor-Leo Ackers
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16

Miss Katie Lou Martin was unable
to be at her work Monday, but re-
turned this morning She is a limo
type operator at the News.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16
ELTON Niece GOES
TO SCOTT CITY

Elton Niece, who has been with
the Peoples State Bank here for the
past two years will leave Monday for
Scott City, where he will be associ-
ated with his father in business.
Elton is one of the steady young
fellows of the town and the Demo-
crat regrets to see him leave Liberal
at the same time we are pleased to
know that he is to be with his father
in a business way.
The best wishes of host of young
friend and many of the business men
of the city 20 with him he enters
upon his new duties.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16

Circle c of the Methodist Ladies
aid met with Mrs. w. L. Zimmerman
this afternoon to attend to business
matters pertaining to the Aid.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16

Rev. Eli Walker who has been i'll
all week with pneumonia will be I'M
able to attend the services tomorrow.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16

Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Halbrook re-
turned to their home in Booker, Tex
as, Monday, after spending several
days with friends at Haviland
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16

j. W. Bates of Moscow, was over
Sunday and Monday looking after
business matters.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16

W. E. Huber of Tyrone, was Wis.
itor in the city Sunday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16

Cliff Foreman and daughter were
up from Guymon Sunday to visit Mrs
Foreman who is in a local hospital.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16

A. M. Young of Forgan was among
the out of town visitors in the city
Saturday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16

Melvin ]. Brown was up from Ty-
ront Sunday to spend the day
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16

Mrs, L. B Lancaster came up from
Dalhart Sunday for few days visit.
The band boys practiced Sunday
afternoon.
+. f. Phillips of Hugoton, who un-
derwent an operation for appendicitis
al local hospital two weeks ago, was
able 20 return home today.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16

Mr.. and Mrs. S. R., Hays of Kan
sas City were in the city the last of
the week demonstrating the Duplex
Chair.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16

Fl W. Magruder went to Dalhart
today on business.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Adams
December 10 a girl
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-16

W. W. Druney of Canton, Kansas,
was IN. the city Saturday on business.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-07-16
NEW HAMPSHIRE IS IN LEAD
Department Shows Gain Of 5000 Mem.
bers During American Legion
Week; Nebraska Second.

In a letter forwarded to all depart
ments of the American Legion recent
ly, Lemuel Bolles, national adjutant,
announces that standings of states In
the Legion membership push" will be
determined on the basis of returns at
national headquarters up to the close
of business June 10.
Incomplete reports from various
parts of the country indicate that the
New Hampshire department with a
gain of 5000 new members during the
American Legion week, having so far
enrolled the largest percentage of ell
gibles In its state, is leading all 9TH
ers. Nebraska is second, Massachu-
sets third and California fourth In
the race at present. 1t Is estimated
that the grand total of new members
gathered In during the entire cam
paIgn will be nearly half million.
Telegrnms arriving at national head
quarters during the last few days show
that In comparatively few instances
have all posts in any state reported
their totals Of new members gained.
and II Is believed the winning depart
ment Will not be definitely known un-
I'll after June 10.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-07-16
HAD RUSH OF ORDERS IN MAY
Demand for Memorial Day Supplies
Taxed Legion Department.; Fourth
Of July Warning.

Don't shoot the pianist-he's doing
the best he can"
Treat the undertaken kindly-you
may be buried yourself some day."
These, together with various and
sundry kindred admonitions might
constitute a seemingly appropriate In
PRODUCTION to this pathetic narrative.
1t deals with the plight Of certain dis
tracted Individuals at national head
quarters of the American Legion. Aside
from Lemuel Bolles, national adjutant,
who has been swamped so often that
he's getting used to II, this unfortu-
nate had to read and answer more
kilograms and letters In May than all
other members Of the headquarters
staff combined. And the reason Is
this:
Between May and May 25 the fol-
lowing orders, among others. all for de-
livery by May 80, poured In like a
barrage on the emblem division, Of
which the hero of our tale has charge:
2,15S grave markers.
1853 silk United States flags.
1913 wool post flags.
90 wool United States flags.
Result. some 1900 separate and dis
tinct crush" orders, including almost
innumerable demands for buttons,
pins, badges. rings, watch-fobs, auto
radiator decorations and whatnots.
So, at last in tones that moved his
colleagues to tears, the martyr sent
out this as. o. s.:
"Please tell all posts and buddies,"
he sighed, ''that they'll either have to
order the stuff they want for July
Fourth earlier than they did their Me-
mortal day paraphernalia, or I'll drop
dead in the midst OF the rush and gum
up the whole works. Please tell 'em
to have a heart; decide now on what
they want and write about II. This
will make It possible for the factory
to get the orders out on time and save
the expenses of 'steen hundred tele-
grams"
Whatjusay, menf
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-07-16

glon as Of April
So, l92O, marks an important step in the
history of the 15-months-old body. 1t
stands as conclusive evidence that the
Initial expenditure Of some $257, 1000
which the Legion borrowed prior to
the Minneapolis convention for use in
building up solid. permanent organi-
cation on firm basis, was wisely
made.
when the idea of a Legion was
first conceived and its founders be-
gan putting into execution their plans
! for making II the vast reality ii now
Is" said Mr.. Tyndall, "they found
they needed money. just as In the case
of any new association or enterprise
All business men know that every new
enterprise must sustain an initial loss
to be liquidated later over period of
time after the body becomes a sue
cess.
ITO initiate the organization plan,
some 200 friends Of the Legion indi-
vidually guaranteed 90 separate loans.
aggregating $257,00O, secured by their
personal notes. The money was bor-
rowed on these notes throughout the
country on basis Of apportiOnment
according to federal reserve bank dis
tricts. The loan is a legal debt, ac-
knowledged by the Legion at It's ma
tional convention. and constitutes an
ordinary, normal business transaction.
The notes bear interest and every
penny of interest and principal will
be paid off just as fast as our present
stable resources warrant
To-day, the best evidence that the
money was wisely expended is found
In the fact that the American Legion
Is definitely established as a complete
ly organized body. That active man.
agement of its affairs Is In the hands
Of national executive committee
composed Of representatives from ev-
cry state In the Union shows that the
organization Is sound one.
at is due entirely to the able efforts
of those in charge of the early organi-
zation work, who raised the money
and expended II I'm business-like
way. that the Legion is now able to
pay off these debts in substantial
sums.
National headquarters Of the Lee
gion receives no financial support ex-
cept from dues and sale of emblems,
excluding, of course, the 100000 trust
fund given to the Legion by the Y.
M. G. A. This money, which probably
will be increased to 100000 after the
final audit of the Y. M. c. A. canteen
account, will be invested In safe secur-
tiles pending the formal appointment
OF the Fletcher American National
Bank of indianapolis as trustee, the
executive committee Of the Legion hav-
ing decided that the sum be held in
trust for q period of five years. The
principal, under this plan, is to be
invested and re-invested, the income
to be used for the benefit of disabled
ex-service men or for work I'm con-.
nection with the National Americanism
Commission Of the American Legion,
the donors having expressed this pref
erence."
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-07-16
Making Sure.

A story is told of a farmer who was
having trouble with his horse. Il
would start, walk about 20 yards or
so, then stop for a few seconds and
start again, only to repeat the per-
formance. After watching this exhibit
ton for some time a friend overlook
long waits. whats the matter with
the horseT he asked. us ii lame"
Not as l knows Of" answered the
farmer very GROSSLY, "but he's so
dashed feared I'll say whoa and he
won't hear me, so he stops every now
and then to listen."-The Taller
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-07-16

Mile. Dazzle arrived recently in New
York after touring Europe. In Hol-
land where wooden shoes are constant
ly In use, she got the inspiration
These arboreal impediments would
bring into play muscles in the legs
seldom used In walking on high
French heels. and furthermore-if
purchased In their native habitat they
would reduce by considerable
amount the cost of pedal attire.
The photo shows the comparison Of
wooden and ordinary shoes. Left to
right, Mile. Dazzle and Mrs. Charles
Wilson.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-07-16
PAID-uP MEMBERSHIP COUNTS
Delegates TO Conventions Are Chosen
on the Basis Of Numbsr'jn Good
Standing.

Figures at National headquarters of
the American Legion show vast num-
Der Of posts throughout the country
have enrolled considerably I'm excess
of their present actual paid-up men,
bership. Delegates from posts to the
state conventions. and from states to
the national convention are chosen on
the basis of paid-up membership, with
out regard to enrolment.
The state legislature of Massachu-
sets has enacted law prohibiting the
wearing Of the Legion insignia by any
save actual bona fide members of the
organization, which Is construed as
barring those whose membership has
been allowed to lapse, from enjoying
this privilege. Individual Legionnaires
are being urged to assist In prevent
ing the wearing of the Legion button
by persons who are not paid-up Legion
members.
A few state conventions already have
heen held. The dates Of the others,
and places where held, are given In the
following list:
Indiana, at Vincennes, June % and
%.
Montana, at Livingston, June % and
%.
Wisconsin, at Green Bay, June 20
and 30.
Nevada, at Lovelock, July 8.
Rhode Island at Newport, July %
and "a.
Oregon. at Astoria, July 80 and 81.
Wyoming, at Sheridan, August 8, 4
and 5.
Arkansas, at Helena, August 10 and
II.
Minnesota, at Duluth, August 16,
II and 1S.
Connecticut, at Bridgeport, August
20 and 81.
Louisiana, at New Iberia, August 20.
q and %.
Ohio. at Youngstown, August % and
"a.
Texas, at Houston, August % and "a.
Kansas, at Pittsburg, August %, "a
and %.
Mississippi, at vlcksburg, August "a
and %.
South Dakota, at WATERFOWL, August
"a, % and 26.
North Dakota, at Minot. August 25
and 90.
New Hampshire, at Weirs, August
%. 90 and q.
Massachusetts, at Springfield, Au-
gust 90. q and %.
Nebraska, at Hastings, August 26.
81 and %.
Kentucky, at Louisville, August q.
Illinois. at Chicago. September 2 and
3.
Iowa, at Cedar Rapids, September 2
and 3.
New Mexico, at Roswell, September
2. 3 and a.
Virginia, at Richmond, September 2,
3 and A.
Maryland, at Cumberland. Septem-
her 9 and 7.
Michigan. at Saginaw, September z.
New Jersey, at Atlantic City, Sep
TENDER 10 and IL.
New York, at Albany, September 10
and IL.
North Carolina, at Wilmington, Sep
TENDER IL.
West virginia, at Parkersburg. Sep
TENDER.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-07-16
Olympic Games.

The origin of the Olympic games II
lost In antiquity. The official list Of
victors begins with GORGEOUS, who won
the foot race in 776 B. G. They were
celebrated every four years and were
at their height in the fifth and fourth
centuries B. @. The games continued
until 1874 A. d., when they were sup
pressed by Emperor Theodosius. The
modern series of Olympic games be-
gan In Athens In 1896.