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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14

haps, just a bit more variety than the
average postoffics, however.
The horned toad is quite popular in
the nails The toad, hldeous TO look
upon, yet harmless, strikes the new
arrival as curiosity, and frequently
he has no sooner acquired nerve
to handle them than he digs I'D a
box and sends one home to friends.
While postal employees OF the south
west take the horned frog as a mat
ter Of course, there have been reports
from The Tar eastern cities OF the
small and ugly reptile Temporarily
demorallzing the working forces o.
postoffices not acquainted with him.
ella Monster by Parcel POstf
Several months ago a Mexican ex-
pressed wish to send a Eiia monster
TO parties in the east, but postal reg
who did the explaining, after he had
moved Tar from the opening where
packages were received. admits that
he felt better when the Mexican and
his boxed pet had departed from the
building.
During the war, when thousands Of
men we're IN training here, the daily
arrivals OF fruit, candies and home
cooked daiuLies would have supplied
a wholesaler. The inviting odors Of
the incoming packages did not add to
the Joys OF the postal clerk along
about dinner time.
Live chickens and rabbits, queen
bees by the score. fresh eggs and
some not so fresh. butter, nuts, veEe-
tables and fruits are some Of The
many other articles handled
Most people have learned TO wrap
their packages we'll Frequently.
however, it Is necessary to reject
packages because they are poorly
wrapped
But, everything considered, It takes
only one day OF close observation IL
any postoffice TO convince that the
parcel post service Is a success.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14

THE Woman's auxiliary OF the First
Baptist church VIII give a recep-
ton at the church the Night Of
Friday. September 3, IN honor Of their
new pastor. Rev. n E Hudson and
Mrs. hudson, and their three daugh-
ters. Misses Marion. Marjorie and
Ruth Hudson Mrs. J. A Corn, presi-
dent OF the auxiliary, Is in charge Of
the arrangements and has appointed
several committees TO assist her
y =
The regular meeting OF the e Paso
chapter No. Z, Q. e S, was held Tues
day AZ the Masonic Temple. Follow
ing the business session. & surprise
party was given IN honor of Miss
Vivian Sheays Grand Adah. who left
Wednesday for Mexico. Symbols and
colors representing Adah were used
in the banquet hall. Mrs. Lora 3.
Pence was chairman Of the commits
tee IN charge Of the refreshments
and decorations Mrs. Glorian Lea
Wit. toastmistress, arranged an In
terestinE program OF musical num-
bers and readings.
An enjoyable social meeting Of
Circle -Four of the First Methodist
church was held Friday
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14
Snakes, Horned Toads, ella Monster
All In The Mail Horrors! Butter
Eggs, Rabbits By Parcels Post, Too

open it." says II L Burleson, as
Osistant postmaster, indicating q
parcel post package which had
excited his suspicious.
A young woman clerk proceeded to
comply Methodically she removed
strings and wrappers. found an open
ing and started TO push her hand into
the package Before she had touched
the wrapped article. however, she
peered through the opening.
Her glance was followed By a
Shrek which momentarly clogged the
wheels OF the postal Institution.
Clerks, frightened at some unseen
danger, moved toward the spot which
the young woman had vacated with
acceleration- One Of them looked into
the package and breathed a sigh Of
relief.
ITS just a snake" he said. Il
thought II was bomb" He took
jab at the reptile. and then examined
1t closely Just a bullsnake, too" he
continued. and it's dead"
The young woman, and others Of
her sex couldn't see the insignffi-
canoe implied In the clerks remarks
and for some time the contents OF
before the sense OF touch was ap-
piled
Lots Of Toads in Mall.
Mr.. Burleson SAYS this is tvnIeal ~
the variety which enters into the lives
OF those who handle parcel post pack
ages. While Il is the only instance
OF snake being found. the case is
enc OF many any one Of which would
be unusual to the average person.
Variety Of course. is to be expected
he says, for parcel post packages. n
bulk, make up more than half the
business handled by the FL Paso post
office. as weu as others throuEhout
the country Many employees devote
all their time TO that departnent ~
the mail service. FL Paso has, per
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14
War Marriages Failures,
Manu- Divorces Granted

Boston. Mass. Aug. 14.-Ars war
brides firing OF hero husbauds7
This IS the question the sociologists
are asking while keeping an eye on
the Suffolk county superior court d.
vorce dockets. where startling figures
are arouslnE attention
Whether It is war brides OF hero
husbands there IS one ray OF light
and hope Although the divorce
figures are swelling to balloon size,
the marriage licenses have likewise
registered at high and are keeping
fair pace
For divorces the largest number
ever recorded for a year IN the su-
psrior court was in 1913. when the
hiEh-water mark OF 1873 was reached
Then for the first six months OF
1920. SIS suits we're entered
BY far the greater numbsr Of d.
vorces are granted 70 women. and far
the greater number OF these are for
dssertion- So Il would seem that II
the war had entered into the scheme
OF marriage ana divorce. the hero OF
the war Is not doing his share OF
matrimonial duty.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14
Marriage Of Couple
u and 81 a Failure

Cincinnati. Ohio. Aug 14.-After
two years. failure" has been stamped
upon the marriage OF Christian Wais.
q. and his 81 year old wife. Margaret
The aged couples wedding was
due 10 g matrimonial advertisement
In the domestic relations court here
Wals has obtained a divorce
Wais claimed he and his wife
agreed 10 pool their incomes from
which to pay all household expenses
and to use the balance IN defrayins
out OF town trips
He testified that Mrs. Wais drank
some OF his private stock" and then
informed him she saw snakes with
his face on them
He claimed. also, that she excess
sively misrepresented the amount she
actually possessed
Denying her husbands claimE,
Margaret said she had no food last
Christmas eve until her niece pur-
chased some for her
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14
Do You Think Blends Are DeceitfuE?
And WhatAbout WearingAM ustache?

GONE OF the correspondents have
y turned aside from the momentous
question OF whether a man should
wear a mustachs or not and want
space for a discussion Of whether
blends are deceitful OF not
Al right. take It. II blends ARE
deceitful. many a man evidently likes
to be deceived. for you don't zee many
OF the little Cor big) ones Neglected
The question is open Here are some
Of the Suggestions along that line:
ssTerribIe Ap'-Why no open a col
umn for the discussion OF whether or
NOT blends are deceitful2 III say they
are-that Is, blond women are Men
are o. K, blond or brunet; but blond
girl wouldn't trust out OF my sight.
Why Is thatz Because I wouldn't
trust any woman out OF ny sight
Dizzy De LuIe-All blends are the
same. New face, new fancy,
Dumb Dave-I don't think blends
are deceitfuL Everybody's The same.
Pinlkus-Al Of en- especially WON
en- blends are deceitful. because most
OF them are bleached brunets. Down
with the peroXides-
Pussy WIIlow-rm a nice blond my
self. and III say that I'm true blue.
Let's get together, blends and over
Whelm the blond haters.
The 1IEstnche Question.
In order to let some Of The late
ones know that they weren't forgot
ten. a final lot OF answers IS printed
to the question. should men wear
mustachesF Here they are.
Ora Irby-Why kiss a man with a
mustache when you can get the same
effect from caressing a whisk broom?
LiIlian-Pve been married two
years and my husband wears one
They're great
Taxi man with a mustachs has
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14
Detroit Woman May
Be Member of Congress

Detroit, Mich. Aug. 14.-8frs. Edith
". Dunk. former president Of the
housewives league Of Detroit is
likely TO be the first Michigan
woman to become a member OF con-
gress.
She Is an almost unopposed candi-
date for the short term congress
sional seat IN the Thirteenth district,
20 I'll the unexpired tern OF the late
congressman Charles 4 Nicto ls.
She is not a candidate for the
Tong term" beginning March 4,
1921, and the most active candidates
for the long term are not candidates
for the short term"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14
Col. and Mrs. JIG Synmonds Will Give
Riding Party To Honor Miss Mofet

ONE Of the jolly informal riding
" parties given 50 frequently by
members Of the Seventh cavalry
al Fort Bliss, viii be the one given
tonight by Col and Mrs :. c. SYM
monds and Miss Katherine Symmonds
IN honor Of Miss Anna Hoffet, who is
leaving On Monday for 1lanitou. Colo.
The party viii ride from to Z
o'clock. returning to the Symmonds
quarters for supper. The guests will
be Col and Mrs ". T. Moffes. Capt
and Mrs. Victor Wales, Capt and Mrs.
Fred W Rooster. Capt and Mrs. A.
Kuschke, Miss Geraldine Wetmore.
Miss Belle McNarney. Lfuet- James
A Akerman, Lieut. c. Bryan, Lieut.
7. Smith and Lieut. Beningan.
A picnic party composed Of Mr.. and
Ms Fleming J. Rigney, OF La Mesa.
n. II. with their children. Fleming,
y, Bette, Jack. John Paul and Martha
RlEney, AIr and Mrs " A MacNeely
and family Mr.. and Mrs A. J. Han
nah and Miss Fannie Richardson mo-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14
Indian Reserves Broken
Ub For Hefernn Enrn1s

Prince Albert, Sask. Aug a.
1listawasis Muskeg and Big River
Indian reserves have been broken up
by the Canadian. government into
farms that hive been sold TO soldier
settlers. More than $50 veterans OF
the war have bought the land for
which they viii pay in twenty-five
annual instruments
The farm u-its on the reserve range
On 200 to 800 acres. the price beinr
from 1881 10 $3.50. On the Mis-
tawasis reserve there are fifty-fivs
farm units; on the 1Iuslzey thirty
three. and on the Big River seventy
three
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14

We credit the constant growth Of
our engraving business to the fact
that the class OF our work always
pleases- More and more people are
coming 10 realize that Il Is unneces-
sary TO send east for high class en-
craving OF visiting cards. wedding IN
yitations, and for announcement for
formal and informal occasions, when
that service can be had right here IN
our office
FL PasO Printing Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14

THE serge frock Is always Inviting
TO the woman is quest Of early
fall clothes. This model is ex-
ceedingIy smart and shows the mod
ISL trimming OF glycerined ribbon.
This is used TO outline the Y shaped
opening as well as the distended
sides Of the front panel Small
pockets. on the fronts OF the skirt,
are distinguished by little pieces Of
the ribbon The upper parts OF the
cuffs are similarly adorned. A nllet
Of lace makes a very attractive fin
ish for this dress. The high standing
collar is made Of lace which Is also
used to enrich the cuffs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14
c4yAnTAyTg DEPORTTD

New York. Aug. 14.-Arthur Ecre-
mont. former member OF the Canadian
house OF parliament, whose name was
drawn into New FORKS -S5.0O0,00o
bond plot" was secretly deported 20
Canada last night. II was learned to-
day at Ellis Island
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14

tored into FL Paso. and. Joined BIZ
Mrs Benz. Conden and children, Nit
tie Lane and Lozier Conden. DR.. Paul
Rigney and little girl Ann Rigney.
all went to Washington park for a
day and enjoyed q picnic luncheon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14

In these days OF the high cost OF
living your household goods should
be trusted only to experts- Our
movers are experienced and careful
and our padded vans sufficiently
large TO carry your entire household
effects in one load Call US for esti-
mate.
City Service Co.-Tel. $500.
Autos. Taxis. Baggage, Moving.-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14

Allen sister.' Golden Clint Shampoo.
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14

Hunting season opens Sept. l. Have
your guns repaired now. Allen Arms
s Cycle Co.. 40s n Oregon.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14

OF Real Value
SegaIrs Eaut-Break Glasses VIII Be
worth a great deal more 20 you than
glasses Yet they cost no
more Ask for demonstration
Need Glassss2 Ask Segau-
Fl Paso Optical Co
los Texas St III San Antonio St
Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14

FULL line Of KODAKS ana KODAK
supplies at Gandara ADV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14
Ell Paso School for
Girls

A boarding and day school for
girls OF all ages Thorough
work under devoted and ex-
perienced teachers. Physical
trs ming. Outdoor study Music.
Buildings now open for inspec-r
ion. Early registration advisa-
BE, ss Il insures careful plan
uing Of courses 10 meet e-ch
girls needs Telephone 1928.
Miss Slater and Miss TafeI
Principals
AuFtia Terrace, Hastings Street. o.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14

IN order to let some Of The late
ones know that they weren't forgot
ten. a final lot OF answers IS printed
to the question. Should men wear
mustachesT Here they are:
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-29
A TypicalIy
American Career

DORM on a farm "of poor but hon
- est parents" James M. Cox be-
came teacher, then newspaper re-
porter, then an editor, then secretary
to Congressman, then owner of a
prosperous newspaper property, then a
member of Congress, and then Gov
ernor Of ohio-the only Democrat ever
elected to that office three times.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-29
T. G. JULIAN DEAD

Mrs. Howell Prewitt received tele-
gram today announcing the sudden
death at Clearwater, Fla, of her
brother-in-law 7. G. Julian, Of Licking
ton and Clearwater. He had been suf-
fering from complications for some
time, but his death was not expected.
His widow and two daughters, Mrs.
Leon Abbott, of Florida, and Mrs.
Sprigg Gilbert, Of Birmingham, are
among survivors. The funeral will be
held at Frankfort Wednesday morn
ing. I'D. 1s5 ~. !.
Mrs. Julian Vas fore shek iar:rria.ge
Miss Chenault and has many relatives
here who extend to her their sym
pathy. Lexington Leader.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-29
Ohio's Votes
Are Needed

NHlo'S electoral votes are needed
~ this year; Cox can swing them
for Democracy.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-29
Kentucky Democrats, You
Are Entitled to Express
Your Preference

IF you have a choice for the
= Democratic omin tion for
President, you are entitled'to ex-
press it, Kentucky Democrats.
But you have but one chance to do
so.
You have been called to meet in
mass conventions in your county seats
at O'Clock, Saturday afternoon, May
I, for the purpose tof registering your
choice.
Neglect the opportunity thus offered,
send your county delegates without in
structions, and your one chance to ex-
ercise your sovereign right of saying
who will be your standard-bearer in
November has slipped away.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-29
TT. COATES IN LOUISVILLE

President T. J. Coates, OF the State
Normal school went to Louisville We'd
nesday where he will attend meet
ing and banquet with officers of the
Salvation Army. The meeting will be
held for the purpose of arranging
special work looking toward the adj
vancement of Salvation Army work
generally.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-29
Exercise
Your Prerogative

VETiLL you delegate your franchise
w to few men in the crisis which
confronts your party and your country
or will you assert your prerogative as
citizen and a Democrat to choose,
your leader?
That you may be ablei to register
your choice inteiIigenty these facts
about the candidate Ohio Democracy
has put forward, as man whom the
Genius of America has trained for Just
this hour, are presented.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-29

The report states that if the re-
turn of the crop had been equal to
the cost OF production, Gas calculated
in this Investigation, the average
farmer would have received:
A moderate rate Of interest Is per
cent) for the use of capital represent
ed by land, buildings, and equipment
for wheat.
The going wage Of a farm hand for
his labor; for the greater part Of his
time devoted to wheat $55 month
and board.
A compensation of $3.50 day for
his services as manager for the time
devoted to wheat, an average of nine
ty-seven days a year.
Sufficient allowances to cover nece7
ssary repairs and requirements.
One-t third his house rent.
Some protection against crop fail
ures, through charging to the acres
harvested the cost of seed and seeding
the acres that are on the average
Abandoned annually.
Secretary Mohler said: "a consider
able cash balance in the wheat grow
er's hands at the end of the season
does not necessarily mean profit.
The large gross returns from the crop
and the fact that it left balances
temporarily large in the accounts of
many farmers should not be allowed
to hide the loss sustained
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-29
MADISON ELECTRIC and PLUMBING COMPANY

grabbed several hundred dollars and
fed but was later captured. Miss
Smith recently lay in wait for a burg
lar in her Office, and shot him five
tines before ne could get out.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-29

William Ray 10 year old negro at
Indianapolis as been sentenced to be
Aug. as result Of his
having confessed to the stabbing to
death Of Martha Huff a 14-year-old
white girl recently. There'w were threats
Of lynching when Ray made his al
lodged confession.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-29

quantities of tobacco. Tt is said to
have suggested, however, that a cor
poration representing Kentucky and
Tennessee would go fer toward re-
lieving the present stagnant market.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-29

Railroads in Italy are experiment
ing with ignite, peat and the latter
mixed with other substances as
locomotive fuel.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-29
Always
On the Square

A SIX any union labor leader about
"A Governor Cox and he will tell you
that no man or group control him, that
he is always on the square.
Ask the business men of Ohio and
they will tell you that he understands
business problems and that he has
courage and ability fer any emergency.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-29

Miss Hazel Smith, bond broker, Gin
cinnati, was viciously assaulted in
her Office by Abel Quito, said to be
from Catlettsburg, KY, after he tried
to sell her stolen liberty bonds. He
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-29

Owing to an acute house shortage,
a number of new corners are forced to
live in tents at Alton, Ill.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-29

The War Finance Corporation adj
vised q delegation of tobacco men
which recently went to Washington to
ask aid, that it could not financially
aid them in disposing of immense
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-29
Richmond Daily Rse, Richmond Madison gn April 1920
KANSAS INCREASE
IN THE WHEAT CROP
Statistics, However, Show That
Some Of 1t Was Raised AT A
Considerable Loss
(By Associated Press,

Topeka, April 2S-Kansas farmers
raised the record wheat crop of 1919
approximately 15O,000,o00 bush
els which was marketed for $290,000,
000-at q loss Of 43 cents an acre,
state average. This conclusion was
reached by Secretary J. c. Mohler of
the State Board of Agriculture, based
on an analysis of the crop, from ques-
tionaires OF 2,040 wheat growers in all
counties in the state.
OF the total acreage, rs per cent
shows a loss; % per cent gain. Only
in the western part Of the state was
the grain raised at a profit. The secre-
tary summarized his report as fol-
lows:
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-08-25

Four Duesenbergs Enter
Uni0ntOwn Autumn Race;
New Course Approved

UNIONTOWN, Pa. Aug. 25.-Four
Duesenberg racing cars, the famous
eight cylinder type, have been entered
speedway on Labor day. Tommy Mil,
ton, worlds record holder, winner of
two legs on the universal trophy race
here, will lead the Duesenberg aggre-
CATION.
Milton will make a valiant effort to
repeat his victory of June 10,
The other three drivers entered for
ply, Eddie O'Donnell and Eddie Hearne.
Murphy is popular here and leaped into
racing flame by winning his nrst big
race, a. Los Angeles, this spring. O'Dou.
nelpS appearance here will be greeted
with pleasure. Quiet and unassumtrg g,
@ veteran of the game, he will undoubt-
eddy make a good showing.
Hearne won the autumn classic here
in 1917, dnishing the race with his
hands covered with blisters as a result
Of the vibration of the steering wheel
caused when his car plowed through tue
debris, lap after lap, thrown on the
track when CASTOR Chevrolet crashed
through the lower guard rail on the
back stretch.
type of track which is being placed at
the speedway under the personal direc-
ton of Manager A. r. Corns. The inn
provements will add much to the speed
possible and especially will this be true
on the famous west curve-better known
as death curve.
The ticket sale for the autumn classic
nine states aud from Canada were on
hand whe nthe sale first opened. Indi-
cations are that all attendance records
viii be broken.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-08-25
Pros and Amateurs
Face Traps In Title
EUents at Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Aug. 25-Professionals
were to have their innings in the Grand
American handicap trapshooting tOurna-
ment here today. The second event Of
championship and was to be shot for 200
targets, eighteen yards rise. This event
was to be preceded by the American
amateur eighteen-yard championship,
which will also be shot at eighteen
Frank S. Wright of Buffalo late yes
terday defeated Oscar Hansen of Ne
braska for the American amateur cham
pionship at single targets, thus winning
the championship two years in success
sion, the hrst time in the history Of the
At the end of the 200 bird event
Wright was tied with Oscar Hansen OF
Nebraska. In the twenty-five target
targets. On the eighth Hansen got un-
der clean miss.
The birds continued to fly into powder
again until the twentieth, when Hansen
shot vide again.
The shoot was delayed by an incident
after the first twenty-five targets had
been shot. Three negroes, who were
fishing from a rowboat some distance
of shore and directly opposite the traps.
were dumped into the lake by the high
waves when their boat overturned, and
two were drowned
The junior championship for youths
under is for fifty targets from the SIX.
teen-yard line also resulted in tie and
necessitated twenty-five target shoot
off Theodore BEEN of West Frankfort,
ILL.,, and NJ. L. Bonita, Jr., Of Wellington,
O.. each had forty eight. In the shoot
of, BEEN, who is 10. dropped two birds
There were ten entrants. The contest
between the ten-ma teams OF the east
and west was won by the west by a
score of 964, FIVE better than that OF
their opponents, out of a possible 1000
The match was practically not decided
until the last man had finished his score