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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-04
SEEK MORE women
ON SCHOOL BOARD
organizations Plan United Ef.
fort to Have Feminine View
point In Affairs
UNDERSTAND CHILD BETTER

Clubwomen, members of other
Women's organizations. teachers and
WoSnen interested In educational activi-
ties are united in stating that a deter
mined effort will be made this fall to
provide for further representation of
women on the Board of Education.
In addition to Mrs. William E.
Lingclbach. the sole woman represen-
tative on the board, who was elected
last year. the statement is made that
there should be at least two more women
reiected by the Board Of Judges on the
y board when future vacancies are being
filed.
The announcement of Simon Gratz.
president of the board. that he intended
70 retire early next year and that two
other members would follow him, to-
gcther with the admission of Dinner
Beeber that he Is seriously considering
relinquishing his membership has given
rise to the feeling among women of the
X city that the time has come for them
70 make bid for further representa-
ton on the board.
Thomas Shallcross, "Uncle Dave"
Lane and Avery d. Harrington are
also mentioned as possible designations
that there is a possibility of two more
vacancies existing soon besides those
already mentioned.
Mrs. Lingelbach stated today that
there was no question in her mind but
that the time had come when women
should be more adequately represented
on the school board.
Need Counsel of Women
II not only thing that it is but right
and just that we should have more
board members, but I believe that the
MEN on the board want more women
members themselves They realize, |
believe, that they need the counsel of
women to help them work out many
Of the problems of the schools that are
peculiarly their own, such as the social
service features and other human fea :
lures which are becoming more and
more urgently in need of close attention
every day.
of women's abilities and are things
that women understand perhaps better
than men, who are more disposed TO
emphasize the business side of the
boards work.
1.-The time has come when woman
is taking her place in outside activities
along with the men, and when she
must be rcckoned with as factor. aside
from any other reasons. Next to the
home. there is no activity in which
woman can take part more important
than that of school work. 1t is some
thing that she understands to some ex-
tent because of the part that she plays
in directing children's education in the
home and no one can understand chill
dren and their needs and characteristics
quite SO we'll as a woman. who is so
constantly in contact with them. The
school. therefore. is a place that is very
close 10 the womnn's heart.
"I believe. however, that in selecting
one or more representatives on the
board we should bear in mind how in =
tricate and difficult its problems are
and should seek in our representatives
fitness rather than any other coLsidera
ton.
''Any such member should have ex-
perience in school administration, q
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-04

North Seventeenth street, was standing
on the corner and was hurt when the
machine struck him after glancing on
the trolley car.
George Penn. Of the steamship Tuck.
er, and James Sutton, 1880 North
BucAnell street, who were In the ma
chine, were hurt.
All three had their injuries dressed
at st. Joseph's Hospital. Stafford and
Sutton were badly cut about the face
ard Penn had his nose broken. The oc-
cupants OF the automobile were ar
rested.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Adkins, 5545
Walnut street, were injured when Mr..
Forty fourth and Walnut streets, and II
plunged into a telegraph pole.
Driver Is Arrested
Mrs. Adkins was hurled through the
windshield. She was taken to the Pres
byterian Hospital, Later Adkins, who
at first thought he was uninjured, went
to the University Hospital. He was
badly shaken up.
Three persons were hurt when the
automobile in which they were riding
was struck by another one at Lans-
downe and Belmont avenues, Fairmount
Park. Harry Helmbold, 1444 North
Peach street, driver of the car struck
received fractured arm. His wife also
had an arm fractured, and Sadie Slant,
seventeen years old, ITO First avenue
East Lansdowne, was cut about the
head.
Paul Greenwood, twenty one years
old, 1920 Spruce street, was driving the
machine that struck the Helmbold car
Greenwood was arregtpd.
William Slattery, twelve years old
63l3 Elmwood avenue, received slight
injuries when struck by a wagon al
Twenty ninth and Diamond streets. HI
was taken to the Women's Homeopathic
L .N,1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-04
MRS. E. B. LOWER DIES
Mother Of Holy Trinity Pastor Sue
curbs at Germantown Home

Mrs. Elizabeth Barnes Lower, widow
Of George w. Lower. former business
manager Of the Omaha World Herald
and mother of the Rev. William Barnes
Lower. pastor of Holy Trinity Prcsby
terian Church, Logan, died yesterday at
her home on Forrest avenue, German
town. Death was due to the infrmities
Of old age. Mrs. Lower was seventy
six years old.
Mrs. Lower. who was formerly Miss
Elizabeth Barnes. Of this city, married
MIR. Lower in 1880 and went west
shortly afterward. Five years later her
husband died in Omaha.
She is survived by the Rev. DR..
Lower, Edmund X. Lower. of Califor-
MIA. and Miss Frances May Lower, of
this city. The funeral is scheduled for
Wednesday afternoon and interment will
be made at Mainland, Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-04
HELD ON GAMING CHARGE
Police Raid Craps Game in Stable
Loft-Twelve Are Fined

Josenr Doughcrty. thirty five years
old, of 2715 West Oakdale street. al
legged proprietor of craps game in
loft at 2127 West Toronto street, was
held under S40O bail today By Magis;,
trate Price at the Twenty second
street aud Hunting Park avenue sta
ton, for a further hearing October X.
Twelve men arrested in the loft with
Dougherty when the place was raidCd
early Sunday morning, were fined 80
and costs.
District Detectives Beal and Golden
passing stable at 40 clock in the
morning. heard voices from the lott
earnestly begging seven" and "eleyen"
TO turn up. The detectives phoned for
the wagon and detail. A crap table,
a big calcium light for illumination
purposes. two rair of dice and a small
sum of money were seized by the police.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-04
Produce Dealer Fined IS

Produce Dealer Fined 20
Harry Alderman, produce dealer at
Germantown avenue and Haines street,
was fined S5 and costs today by Mag
istrate Pennock for repeatedly obstruct-
ing the sidewalk with his wares.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-04
LIVING ROOM

sa75,oo ovERsTuFFED SUITE, loose ,os Sesn' a.
s5a5.oo oVERSTUFFED SUITE, loose cush-
ions, Velour. covered. 3 pieces, now $Sa5 ! 90.
S325,oo OVERSTUFFED DAVENPORT,
loose cushions, luxurious style, S275.oo.
s4s5.oo oVERSTUFFED SUITE, loose cush-
ions, Tapestry covered, pieces, now s381
$4,000 MAHOGANY SUITE, with Tapestry
covered spring cushions. 3 pieces, now $145.
$4,000 ovERsTUEFED luxurious Leath, Lea n
s4isoS 9sISSVffed fodpHa IN SOFA seo,
cred, of Mahogany -and-Ca with two
chairs to match, now $335.oo. =.
$3.50 FUMED OAK SOFA, covered with
Brown leather now $3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-04

$35t.oo pINING.RooM SUITE, Walnut
Queen Anne Style. 10 pieces, now $4,000.
$t575.oo plNlNG.Ro SUITE, Walnut,
lnlaid Italian Renaissance Style. 10
pieces, now S125ooo.
$1soo,oo DINING. ROOM SUITE. Walnut
Chippendae Style, 10 pieces, now S1425.
$145oo eUEFET, Mahogany. Adam Style.
s7a.so aGU e42S2 esiiGSp CLOSET Adam STYLE now
$3.50 SERVING TABLE, Walnut. Modern
s41;5o fUME5 OAK TABLE, s-toot extern
sion. now $500.
$500 TABLE, Mahogany. e-foot extension.
William and Mary Style, now $s6.5o.
BEDROOM SUITES and PIECES AT PRO-
PORTloNATE SAVINGS,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-04
DINING ROOM

PMNosGH@ stys 10 peSes now
s7asoo plNiNe. ROOM SUITE, Mahogany.
Queen Anne. style, 10 pieces. now s625. 90.
Jacobean Style. pieces, now saa5oo.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-01-31

our Office devil insists that there
deal OF money floating around
the sea of commerce. but that "
s-s mighty good swimmer to
oui and tow II In.
!. the prophecy that shoes are 10
'aDle In price comes true. We can
u smear q coat OF polish over our
N and tell 'em TO "go to.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-01-31
Rural Home Declared
!, Basic Social Factor

(Frpm Department of Industrial
Journalism Oregon Agricultural Col
Ilege.
Oregon Agricultural College. Cor.
wallis, Jan. 27--.Community life In
terest IN the supreme rural interest,
recites the resolutions adopted BY the
community life conference which met
at Farmers week. D. A. G. Socin-
bility. health, education and moral
and religious welfare are named as
these interests. ~
"The rurnl home with It's family
life a. the basic social institution Of
the country" says the report. what
over makes the farm home a more
congeniai social center---modern con-
veniences. indoor art. out door plant
ings. music. reading. recitations----
contributes TO the worth Of communi-
ty life"
School. church. women's clubs and
all social and civil organizations are
advised 10 cooperate In safeguarding
the interests OF the country child
A community hospital and q Visiting
nurse should be the goal OF every
rural community.
The rural school course should pro-
lslde for the country child "a COM
plete preparation for life. both In
subject matter and duration OF
schooling. as the city school provides
kfor the city child
''The local newspaper. the farm
periodical and the agricultural mag.
azlne---- pioneers Ia seryceice To rural
community iife--should be part oI
the equipment OF every farm home,
school and community center aud
should be fully enlisted In the cam
paign for country betterment."
The farm bureau already existing
IN most rural communities with ~
agricultural agents and Juvenile club
I leaders. can usually be depended on
10 put Improvement plans Into effect
Where more than one rural organi-
zatlon ia active In this work they
phould cooperate through council
composed OF representatives OF all
such associations.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-01-31

Money Ia ionn ON irriga'ed fnrms
aud yanchcs ~ q per cent. Amortiz-
rtioh pian---5 to 30 years time. You
ioIn no sssori.ti"n and I'm. no stock.
can Io,n s9T 800 "a one Individual.
<o red thD~----uuick sr.vicc, wrte
vc-- .nnIlr,'soo now. Harp,, Coun-
80 shstrsrt Compruv. Ad.u.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-01-31

Speaking " the kaiser.--but. then.
II In better TO confine ourselves to the
present.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-24
my Daughters Husband'
With H0lmans At Orpheuna
Comedy Players Head Nep Bill With Farce
Sketch-COLie Ter on Screen

The Holman players, in a comedy
sketch by stephen G. Champltn, come
10 the Orpheum Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday Occasionally plays are 80
successful that two or three companies
are sent on tour This often happens
three or four playlets that have been
presented by two companies at the
same time,
one OF these is my Daughters Hus-
band" now offerd by the Holman play
ers This Is said to be the richest farce
In laughs In recent years.
Millicent Mower has vocal fantasy,
THE Spirit Of Melody" Miss Mower
Is a natural soprano and in a measure
a mimic, with Ruth Avery, Miss Mower
offers The Spirit Of Melody" which
is a coorful combination. The Three
Bliehty Girls are trio Of Scotch lassies
In kills who sing Scotch songs, dance
Scotch dances, In fact they are as
Scotch az the thistle.
This is the first American appear
ance Of Lew Hoffman the singing CO.
medan, monologist and juggler, He
has put together IL minutes OF enter
tainment which he calls THE Hattery."
a wide assortment Of head and
hand balancing is engaged in by the
Perrie De Kock troupe. This quartet
OF equilibrists are really unusual.
The feature photoplay will bring the
well-known player. Willie Collier in
"The Servant Question" Collier as a
bogus butler on the trail of trio of
diamond thieves, is said to be as anus
ing as Collier at his best on the speak
Ing stage. The photoplay is crammed
one forget that the cook Just served no.
tice, or course Mr.. Collier Is the most
OF the show, but the cast is just what
one would desire, A lovely heroine, a
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-24
Jazz and HOkum To Chase
Dull Care At The Lyceum
Songs, Music, Chatter and Dances Booked
With AU-Stur Bill First Half.

Jazz and hokIm those two vaude-
Vile necessities, will he much In evil
derce at LoeU's Lyceum the first part
Of the coming week when an alI-stIr
music song -ChRtt"c and dance bin is
booked
Nell Fulton and Bernard Duffy bur
lesque various small town tvnes In
their farcial skit AT the Town Pump"
0otesdue makeup maunerismS and
talk are used by Miss Duffy to get
over laughs and she is reputed to be
wonder when II comes 70 tunmAking
nubert Arm strong and Martin Joyce,
have nm assortment Of topical songs so
conceived as to obtain numerous hu-
merous situations and lines. Arm
strong Is an Oklahoma chap who several
seasons ago was a member OF a famous
Oklahoma university football team.
Their musical numbers are new and
feature that catchy piece, Home,
James, Home"
Framed with an idea Of doing some
ting different In the way OF songs and
patter. the turn presented by Hal
Chamberlain and Vivian Earle promises
to rank with the best Offering Of this
character sent to Memphis by Marcus
Loew in some time. Violin selections
are interpolated.
se-cracking stuff by Bud Walsh
and a flash In the way OF clothes worn
by Ethel Austin, who sings In the
oatchiest Of ways, are the chief fea-
lures Of this teams act Miss Austin
looks like a million advance reports
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-24

say Bounding feats on the slack and
tirht wir" as wen as comedy tumhlng
win he offered by Bollinger and Rey.
nolds
The wen-known Legitimate star,
Marie por1. r'okes her initial screen
& pneararee ~ NemrhlE in Midnight
Camhole." film attraction for SUNDAY,
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday, 1t
Is a story OF society life whose name
reveals 20 a good extent the action OF
the piece
The former minstrel star, Fred
Hughes will be the heRdliner Of 'hc
last halfs vaudeville Hughes Is said
to he ore OF the few singers on the
vaudeville stage who can reach "a
above high C. Raymond Zaher, Mt
the piano, will be his assistant Xaher
entertained President Wilson when the
executive was making some OF his
trans Atlantic Jumps.
Second attraction win be the La Tenn
PIE company In spectacular Illusion
rovelty TWO pretty lassies add to the
charm Of the act, \ Kellar disappear
ing feat Is included.
Some Life" Is the title OF a skit
with Bert Pealson and Ruby Wallace.
Surprises abound In the Lynn, Weston
and Lynn oddly Sinclair and Grey,
feminine bicycle artists, complete the
vaudeville
In twins Of Suffering Creek" Will
liam Russell. as the lead, reads his
death sentence In the turn OF Il card.
This star picture brings Russell at his
best.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-24
CANNED "CHERRIES" WAS
REALLY "CANNED LIKKER"

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, July "a. (Spl.)
Houston Brewers idea was all right,
but he just erred in estimating the eX-
tent to which a revenue officer would
be led by his curiosity and his natural
desire to see whether canned fruit is
really canned fruit or something else
1t happened in Brewers case that 1t
was something else
Brewer was on his way to Sneedville
recently with a sack of something on
his back. 1t happened that Revenue
Agent X. o. Darnell was also on his
way to Sneedvlle, and he became curl
Gus to know what Brewer carried on
his back. Upon examination, he found
in the sack four quart jars labeled
canned cherries and he actually saw
the cherries In the jars. But still the
officer was not satisfied. He insisted
upon tasting or at least smelling the
cherries, and much to Brewers con-
sternation, the officer pronounced the
contents of his jars as whisky.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-24
Constance BinneY
Makes Her Debut
At The Majestic

Constance Binney. the youthful act
ress, viii make her debut as screen
star next Thursday at the Majestic
theater in "Erstwhtle Susan" This de
lightful story OF the Mennonite maid
who won out despite poverty and edu-
cation handicaps, was adapted from
Helen r. Martins novel, "Barnabetta, "
which was the basis OF successful
stage vehicle for Mrs. Fiske few sea e
sons back. The picture was directed
by John s. Robertson.
Miss Binneys leading man Is Jere
Austin, who made his stage debut in
THE Squaw Man" and later entered
the picture field where his noteworthy
performances In Resurrection" and "A
Perfect Lady" brought him to the fore
The part Of Juliet Miller. erstwhile
Susan which was played by Mrs. Fiske
In the stage version, was created for
the screen by Jane Alden. long known
to film audiences for her work In THE
Birth of a Nation" The Naulahka,"
Common Clay" and THE Unpardon-
able Sin" II Ia of interest that Miss
Alden was at one time associated with
Mrs. Fiske on the stage. So, also was
Georges Rensvent who plays the role
of Emanuel Dreary In this photoplay,
Another well-known actor in the cast
of "Erstwhlle Susan" IL Anders Ran
dolf, whose delineation Of the finRncier
I'm the picture version of The Lion and
the Mouse" was a distinct hit.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-24
TO HOLD SHORT COURSE
AT CRAWFORD SPRINGS

JACKSON, Tenn. July "a (spl)-
The annual camp short course OF Madi-
son county club workers. expected to
be attended this year by minimum Of
100 boys and girls from the various
clubs Of the county, will open at Craw-
ford Springs Monday afternoon and con
tinue In session through Friday. Com
plete arrangements have been made for
entertaining the club workers and a
program OF study and recreation has
been devised equal to any that has been
presented in the state, IT was stated
today by County Agent Judd Brooks A
number OF specialists from the division
OF extension. Knoxville, and several rep
resentHtives from the farm bureau al
Washington will participate in the pro
gram. II is announced
The club boys and girls will be chap
eroned by local farm agents and some
representative from each community
The campers will be quarterod In tho
buildings Of the Fogked Deer Red FIX
club and will be allowed O. Use the
electric lighting system a Wild variety
OF sports. games, athletic events and
moving picture shows have been
planned 10 make up the rc1reattonal
DrOEraru
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-24
GREEN ROOM GOSSIP

There are few persons who can tell
right off the bat who was the world s
first ventriloquist, although the art Is
we'll known. The first of record was
Valentine Vox, He demonstrated his
art before the public as early at 1882,
and was native of Sussex. England.
Vox was a leading magician Of an age
when such arts as making things dis
appear and throwing ones voice were
either highly honored or feared
Valentine Vox at Loew's Lyceum Is
direct descendant OF the magician OF
the same name, who practced In the
nth century. He has many ancient
books which authenticate his right to
the name, In one Is q record Of the
feats Of his famous ancestor.
Little Red" Carson, property man
around local theaters for years, Is max
ing game fight at the Baptist hospital,
where he underwent an operation some
days ago. All the boys back stage here
are lying, a bet that Carson pulls
through In shipshape style.
As yet no bookings for the Orpheum
fall opening, not a month off now. Lit
tie early for headllners, though.
Spain Is the destination 'or which
Dainty June Caprice sailed last week,
advices say. She VIII be starred In
a Spanish picture titled "Rouges and
Romances." Some folks yet are talking
OF this little actress tmIdity when she
appeared In person at Loew's Lyceum
early In the spring.
We Editor Mods remarks that a hard
boiled egg was seen eating hard
boiled egg In a soft drink place Now
who told Ye Editor Mods such happened.
Here's tip for the poultry fanciers.
Edith Austin, with Neysa McNeln,
adJudged as the best lockers on Broad
way during ths " t6g And t9i1 seasons, Is
coming tnifIoew's@ flyceuras next week.
None other than Flo ziegfeld was the
chooser.
Vile OF th@recent team OF Taub and
Taub, isa Memphis visitor. breezed
into Memphis several days ago. She is
visiting Mrs. Kennedy Daley. form
erly Myrtle Gabrielle, OF the Not Yet
Marie" act.
Gayle wfer, at Loew's Lyceum, with
Sam Evans Is some hustler when II
comes TO writing musical comedy
sketches and extravaganzas He av-
erages three and four season. These
do not count the songs which Wier
pounds out Evans was featured come
dian last season with Betty Be Good
which had long run in New York.
-
Bud welsh. song and chatter artist,
booked at Loew's Lyceum Sunday. Is a
former prize ring star, He battled at
lIe pounds and before Bonnie Leonard
advanced TO the lightweight class held
the now champ TO l0-round draw.
=
Reports say Ringing Brothers and
Barnum & Bailey circus showed Co
lumbus a couple of days ago. Genial
Bob Courtney must have sighed when
he thought Of nearby Buckeye lake and
those fine parties In the past,
-
Which reminds that the day Is warm.
There is no foamy big one to be had.
FINS.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-24

villalnous- looking villain and a good
looking young man play second fiddle
to Mr.. Collier
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sun.
day Ruth Curtis and her jazz band are
featured, Ruth Curtis sings to beat
the band and as her band Is of the
jazz variety, her vocalization is also
OF the syncopated sort.
Guy Rawson and Frances Clare offer
delightful story OF youth called Yes
terday." 1t is combination OF clever
ness in song and talk with an atrac-
tive setting as a frame. Warden and
Perry, the live wires, are couple of
young men neat in appearance with
songs and music. Repard and OGoody
in when the Clouds Roll BY" intro
duce good deal of fun. some songs
and some excellent essence of Virginia
patter The Silverlakes are mid air
artists.
The feature photoplay will star Emmy
Wehlen In Lifting Shadows"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-24
Plan Tent City At
West Point, Miss, To
Beat Rent GOugerS

WEST POINT, Miss, July a. (Spl }
The oil craze which has struck this
community has resulted in rents soar
ing sky high and the people are plan
ming to build small tent city to beat
the rent profiteer.
Some owners are forcing tenants to
either buy and Fay excessive prices for
their properties. or move, while others
are raising rents to point beyond the
purse of the tenants.
Chief Mcclure, of the fire department,
is promoting the tent city move.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-24
BR0UGH TO SETTLE ROAD
SQUABBLE IN CRAlGHEAD

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. July "a. (Spl)
Final hearing on the Craighead coun-
" road matters will be held In the
governors office Friday, Aug. 10. Gov.
brough announced following a confer
ence with Jonesboro lawyers, repre-
senting the taxpayers.
The governor said he would appoint
the commissioners recommended by the
taxpayers league unless something i'm
peaching their integrity should be pre-
scented.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-24
KNOXVILLE TO FLOAT
BONDS: GET OUT OF DEBT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. July "a. (spl.)
A conference between Gov. Roberts
and members of the city commission
will he held here saturday, July 81,
regarding having the governor include
the passage OF an enabling act for
Knoxville as one Of the purposes OF
the special session OF the Tennessee
legislature which win convene Aug. 9.
will be authorized TO sell So 0OO, 900 in
long-term bonds. The request that he
incorporate this proposition In hts call
for the special session has been placed
before Gov Roberts by the city This
Information came from member Of
the commission,