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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-18
Says Passage Of
Gronna Bill Would " !:
Work Many hardship.s

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Abolition Of
the grain corporation, as provided in
the Gronna bill, would work great
hardship on wheat growers and ulti-
mately to the consuming public, Rep
resentative Summers, Republican,
Washington, today told the senate
agricultural committee. There could
be no export OF American wheat were
the grain corporation abolished, he
said, and the result would be the
dumping Of large quantities Of wheat
on the domestic market with ex-
tremeiy low prices and actual loss to.
the farmer and consequent decreased.
wheat acreage in the future The
consumer would suffer from the ;ret
sulting wheat shortage. he declared.
Representatives Of the grain :ex-
changes Of the boards OF trade and
chambers Of commerce Of eleven Of
the largest cities Of the country also
opposed the bill. They filed a brief
urging continuance Of the corporation
for the full term Of the price guaran-
tee and declaring 1t had been ex-
tremely efficient and that its abolition
would result in a virtual reputation
Of government contracts. Among
those signing the brief was B. Stock
man, Duluth.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-18
More Places To b
Had At Legion Banquet

A limited number of places yet re-
main for the, banquet to be given
this evening by the local post in hon
or c.. l.. Dawson. commander of the
North Dakota American Legion, it
was announced this afternoon, and
these may be secured now through
the secretary of the Commercial
club.
Practically all of the seats have
been taken, but a few more will be
accommodated and the places will be
given to those who put in their or
ders first 1t has been arranged by
the committee in charge that the
dinner and program of speeches will
be completed in time for the theater
afterwards. The dinner will begin at
6:15 promptly.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-18
NIACARA,SHAWNEE
STOCK SHIPPERS
ASSN SUCCESSFUL

The success Of the Niagara Shaw
nee Livestock Shippers association
during the past year was shown in
the annual report of Hans Georgeson,
president and manager, at the meet
ing yesterday when the Niagara
Shorthorn and HolStein BreederB as
s~ociation was formed.
Officers of the shippers association,
were reelected as follows: Hans
Georgeson. president; Frank Munson,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Following the
election Mr.. Georgeson gave a report
Of work which showed the success Of
the organization.
During the last year the shippers
association shipped twenty-eight cars
Of stock which included 1926 hogs,
.34S cattle, and ~ sheep. The average
hundred. Net receipts OF the stock
sold totaled 3~7s,057.S1. Mr.. George
son estimates that a net saving Of ten
per cent of the net was made through
association shipping.
Breeders Organized.
At the meeting the Niagara Short
horn and Holstein Breeders associa-
ton was organized and the following
officers were elected: Hans George
son. president: Andrew Kirk. vice
president; F. A. Munson, secretary
treasurer; with w. O. Pickard and
G. r. Verkuehlen as a board Of direc-
tors.
Toward the end Of efficiency the
membership vas divided into two
one to devote itself wholly to
selection and breeding of Shorthorn
cattle and the other to selection and
breeding Of Holstein cattle for dairy
purposes. Both groups will cooper
ate in work of the association.
County Agent J. L. Tompkins who
spoke at the meeting returned to
Grand Forks this noon.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-18
OF O'BRIEN
RESTS WITH THE
PARDON BOARD

Chicago. Feb. 1s-The fate Of Jack
O'Brien, p a old, who is SEN
fenced to hang Friday for the mur.
der of a policeman, today rested
with the state pardon board, which
was considering afidavits submitted
by O'Brien's attorneys to show the
youth was a victim Of Chicago
"ganster's law"
O'Brien did not kill tho policeman,
according to the afiidavits offered In
the application for delay in the ex-
ecution of the sentence, but con-
fessed the crime on assurances of
"Moss'' Enright. labor leader and
gunman, that he would be quickly
pardoned. Sonny" Dunn. Enrighte
brother-in-law, was the, zeal murder
er, O'Brien's attorneys declared.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-18
MANY APPEALS FOR
COAL SENT TO HEAD
. OF LAKES FROM N. D

Duluth, Feb. 1s.-At the Office of
E. d. Brigham, sub-regional railroad
administrator, it was reported today
that emergency orders for both hard
North Dakota and that every effort In
being made to rush shipments for
ward In order to avoid the possibility
Of suffering, Observation-Disclosures
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-18

where there are no supplies Of wood
to draw upon. 1t was intimated that
the railroads operating. from Duluth
are giving the best possible dispatch
to coal shipments and that approx
mately 1000 cars daily are being
docks this week.
short OF meeting the needs OF consurn-
,ers in Duluth and in the territory
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-18

Crystal Banker Hero. G. Schulz,
president Of the Crystal State bank of
Crystal, N. D., was a business visitor
in the city today. While here he
transacted business in connection with
letting a contract for a new $4,000
bank building which will be con-
structed in Crystal
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-18

Good Friday. killing "a persona will
commence March i. Such was the
extent Of the damage done by the. long
distance shell that the work willstake
from five to six months to complete.
1t is expected that restorationsEof the
church will be finished by next ( Oc-
tober in time to celebrate the five
hundredth anniversary OF the sconse-
Grafton Of the edifice, which occurred
In 1890. lS s@$
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-18

supplied from the docks here. dealers
today asserted, unless unusually mild
weather prevails during the next
month. At least three large COM
paniesS reported they r refusing new
business On hard coal.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-18
RESTORING CHURCH.

Paris, Feb. 18.-Work OF. restoring
the Church of st. Gervais, which was
struck by q "Big Bertha" shell on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
BIG INCREASE IN TELEPHONES
Nearly IA Billion Messages Sent
Over Lines in One Year.

According to the report about to
be issued by the Bureau of the Cen
sus showing the results Of the census
OF telephones covering the year 1917,
there are 53,23i separate telephone
Systems and lines. These lines and
systems operated 2S,S27, 1873 miles OF
wire in the United States-enough
to girdle the earth at the equator
LIB times-and connected 11,716,
$50 telephones and 21,175 public ex-
changes The messages or talks
sent over these wires aggregated the
stupendous total of nearly - billion,
or. to be exact, 21,S45,722, 1876. Fig
ured on the estimated population OF
the country in 1917 this gives 2l1
messages per annum to every man,
woman and child.
Comparisons with previous census
es bring out in striking way the
remarkable development of the in
dustry. During the decade 1907.
1917 wire mileage increased 100 per
cent, the number Of telephones 1925
per cent. the number Of messages
90.5 per cent, for systems having in
comes Of $4,000 or more.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
GAVE FINE MESSAGE
Rev. Msggart Started Series OF Lee
tures al Lutheran Church.

Al the Trinity Lutheran church
sunday night the pastor, Dr, &. W.
Maggart began series Of sermons
for young men 10 last for six weeks.
A splendid company came to hear
and went away amply repaid for the
pastor spoke eloquently ON the Cor
ner Stone Of Success" Among other
things he laid down ten tried and
proven laws of success.
Never misreprcsent Let your
spoken word be as reliable as your
written note or contract, but never
take any ones word for IL In Dusi-
ness matters except in black and
white. Never pay a bill without
taking receipt la full, unless of
course you pay II with n bank
check. Treat customer as friend,
and never allow him 10 be dlsappOint-
ed; always expect 10 meet him
again. Keep down expenses. Invest
profits safely. Live within your in
come. III hard run for money, let
your wife know II or you have onel
Don't boast OF your business. Said a
man one day to the elder Astor, "why
is II you have made 50 much money.
aud | none. altho have been as
temperate. as Industrious, and as
economical as youf" You talk too
much" replied the millionaire. some
one says. do not hunt partrdges
with n band of music" Have cour-
age to say "No,. or Yes, at the
right time.
Next sunday night the minister
will speak on Some Stones for the
Foundation Wall"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
RELEASE THE BROWN BULL
Aggie journalism Students TO Issue
Quarterly Magazine of Humor.

The Brown Bull will be turned
loose on the campus Of the state agri.
cultural college during the week OF
February l..
The Brown Bull, calf of uncer-
tain breed, but high ambitions, is the
name of magazine Of humor or al
legged humor, the first of its kind to
he published by Aggie students.
Sigma Delta Chi, mems profession
al journalistic fraternity. is respon-
sible for the venture. The fraternity
intends to turn the animal loose four
times year, the reading public and
the price Of white paper permitting.
Ralph Foster, Milton Eisenhower, of
Abilene, and II. A. Moore are the
editors Of the first edition.
The first issue is to have % pages
iwth three colOred cover design.
Over 5000 copies will be printed,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
TRAIN AND TRUCK CRASH
J. A. DOdds Slightly iajured IN Col
nsion Friday AfternooH.

The east hound train on the Union
Pacific crashed into = truck, drives
by J. A. Dodds. At the idlm street
crossing late Friday afternoon, de-
nolishlng the truck and slightly IN.
jnring Mr.. Dodds
He was hauling load Of wheat ia
the west mill and the train WAS oh.
ktructed from his view until he was
almost on the track and Il was only
about 10 feet from him. lie was un-
able TO stop his machine In time aud
the engine struck the body Of the
truck squarcly In the middle ana ear
ried IL down the track about 200 feet
Mr.. Dodds had the presence Of mind
10 cling 10 the COW catcher Of the
engine and thus avoided being
thrown under the wheels. lie was
cut about the face and head and one
leg was painfully hurt but no bones
were broken and his injuries are not
serious The wheat, between 20 and
so bushels, was all lost.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
Funeral For MIS-. Eleanor Brown.

In telegram to Ward Davis the
announcement is made of the funeral
services for the late Mrs. Eleanor
Brown which took place Jan. u, at
San Diego. Calf. The body will be
Icremated and later the remains will
be brought to Abilene for interment.
Her son, III. Il. Ellison and wife, and
her daughter, Mrs. Ursula Williams
were present at the services. An
other son, Sherman who lives in st.
Paul, Mimi, was unable to be pre-
sent on account of snow blockade.
Mrs. Ellison Brown was an early
resident of Abilene, coming here with
her family in the early eighties In
1913 she moved to San Diego, Calf,
where she has since resided. While
in Abilene she was identified with
the Lutheran church and was an ae-
tive worker in all good things for the
betterment of the church and the
town. She was woman of strong
character and made a host of friends
who will be saddened at her de-
parture.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
SOLOMON GIRLS SAD PLIGHT
Foster Father Charged With Tier III
Treatment.

salina Union: Sensational devel-
lopmcnts IN the GLADYS Margaret
lorady ease In Juvenile court came
yesterday afternoon when the 10
year old child accused Dan Murry
a 40 year old farmer Of near solom'
on.
Murry is distant relative OF the
girl In 1918 she was taken INTO
his home 1t Is said. supposedly 10 be
cared for Last spring her grand
mother wrote local officers that tns
glrl was made TO herd cattle, harrow
lplow aud do other menlal work. The
grandmother added that she under
stood Murry had ruined the girl
However the girl would not confirm
her grandmother's suspicious at that
time and she was sent to her home In
Kansas city.
When she returned 10 Salina last
Friday In company with irene Buck
man. 10 aud met two men here, sh,
visited the Murry home Later she
confessed 10 County Attorney Crow
ther her previous relations with Mur-
ry aud yesterday, under oath In open
court. repeated her statement.
4 warrant was Immediately issued
for Murry's arrest and Welfare ON
Ger Archer this morning took him In
to custody Ills trial was ser fol
hearing IN Juvenile court on Thurs
day morning. January Is, at ~
o'clock lie Is out on $500 bond.
At the hearing yesterday Tho
Grady girl was found delinquent and
made ward Of the court. She i
now In the county detention home
Irene Buckman's ease, charging
her with contributing TO the delin-
quency Of the Grady girl, was not
disposed Of.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
CRITICIZE 1919 SCHOOL LAW
Diseriminates Against Country Dis
triets. Claim.

Representatives from the rural
school districts In nearly every com
lty have been hearing OF the lniquir-
les resulting from the hlgn school
law passed by the 1919 session. Ae-
cordlng TO Cyrus Il. White, OF Salina.
who has introduced bill to repeal
the 1919 act, It discriminates against
the rural schools In favor OF the ely
schools in distributing the taxes rails
ed under the Barnes act. In Saline
county, for instance, White says mat
the county pays go per cent Of the
taxes and receives 20 per cent Of the
benefits, while Salina pays 40 per
cent OF the taxes and gets 75 per
cent Of the benefits. Similar condi-
tions prevail in other counties, White
says.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
ENTERPRISE MAN HAS
NARROW ESCAPE

u. II. Keller of Enterprise had a
marrow escape Saturday afternoon
when the steering device On his Ford
broke In two. The accident happened
sust west Of Ilncolnvllle while he
was on his way from Wichita 10
Enterprise. lie was driving at q
medium gait along the side Of a six
foot ditch. The Ford took leap
from the road aud landed right side
nm In the ditch. Dan escaped with
a few bruises hut the front OF the
car was demolished.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15

You become nervous, Respondent sick,
feverish, irritable, have spots appearing
before the eyes, bags'under the lids, and lack
ambition to do things.
The latest and most effective means OF
overcoming this trouble, is to eat sparingly
of meat, drink plenty of water between
meals and take single Anuric tablet before
each meal for while
Simply ask your druggist for Anuric
Ganti-urie-acid) ii you aren't feeling up to
che standard. If you have lumbago, rheu-
matism, dropsy, begin Immediately this
treatment with Anuric.
The physicians and specialists at DR..
Pierce's Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y,
have thoroughly tested this prescription
and have been with one accord successful in
eradicating these troubles.
Patients having once used Anuric at the
institution have repeatedly sent back for
more. Such a demand has been created
chat Doctor Pierce decided to put Anuric in
che drug stores Of this country, in ready
to-use form.
Omaha, Nebr. ~ ached all over and
felt 80 badly that could not sleep at night,
my bladder seemed weak, gave me consid-
erable trouble, and caused stinging sensa-
tons. l read an advertisement Of DR..
Pierce's Anuric (anti-uric-acid) and pur-
chased bottle. It was only q few days
before felt wonderfully relieved, and all
the soreness left me. / am glad to endcrse
such q worthy medicine and always shall
recommend it."-MRS. w. e. ZESCH.
MAN, 1882 N. 17th St
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
PLAYED CLOSE GAMES
II. s. Teams Victorious in Two
Lost TO Solomon.

II. :. Teams Victorious in Two
Lost TO Solomon.
Three exciting basket ball games
were played in the high school gym
masium Friday night. The first
game between the 100 Founders Of
the senior high school and the junior
high school team was victory Tor
the senior high school by a score u
s to 6. The game was well played
and the teams well matched, except
in size and there the junior high
school apparently had the advant-
age.
The second game, Solomon high
school against A. ii. S. second team
was the best of the three and the
opposing team tied time and again,
but the final score was 26 to 20 for
Solomon Both Solomon ana Abl-
lene displayed good team work AMI
did some fast playing.
The score in. the last game, juno
tion City high school VS.. Abilene
high school first team ended with a
score of to 53 for the local team.
The playing started fairly well but
not five minutes after the game had
been called one Of Junction City's
men was taken out with a broken
arm. The accident seemed to take
team and the score piled up rapidly
for Abilene; Junction City making
practically all its points on free
throws when fouls We're called on
Abilene.
Ralph Van Trine of the Tel Elec-
trio team refereed the two last games
and bee" Oliver the first.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
YOUR BILL FOR RUNNING
U. s. IN 1920 WILL BE $47,

During the coming fiscal year the
expense of running this government
of ours will be $5,250. 100000. or
$47 II person, according to Congress
man James w. Good. Of Iowa. who
made an address before the Illinois
Manufacturers association in the
Congress hotel last night. Congress
man Good is chairman of the house
committee on appropriations.
The total estimated requirements
Cor the next fiscal year." he said, Eek
Guiding any estimates for the rail
road administration, which will un-
doubtedly make large demands, are
So, $50, 100000, or an equivalent of
SAT for every person in the country.
In order to collect even much
smaller sum the hand of the tax
gatherer must fall heavily upon a
great many Of our people.
Clam ofd nanara Rc hundlo NJ
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
Hunted Without a License.

Herington Times: The case of
John (Jack) Burns and Joe Dunn vs..
Robert Kennedy was thrown our OF
justice court Saturday afternoon.
Kennedy is a deputy game warden
and recently arrested Mr.. Burns AMI
Mr. Dunn for hunting without IL
cense. They pleaded guilty, paying
a fine A few days later they
brought suit for $500 damages
against Kennedy, claiming that he
assaulted and abused them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
TOLD OF NATIVE CUSTOM
Many Heard Miss Kugler at Breth-
rem in Christ Church Sunday.

Miss Alice Kuger gave an inter-
esting address Sunday evening NJ
the Brethren in Christ church. before
large congregation. She told Of
her missionary work in China and
the need she ana her associates found
for education and enlightenment in
the territory in which they worked.
Miss Kugler showed the nalive
costumes of the women, and the
boys and girls Of school age. She
also had with her, cooking utensils
and dishes used by the people she
worked with and she demonstrated
the use Of them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
Death Of Jesse Kean

Jesse Kean. aged 81 died at his
home in the west part of the city
Sunday night. He is survived by the
widow and eight children. Mr.. Kean
has resided in this community for
over 90 years and his many friends
will be grieved by the news Of his
death.
Funeral services will be held at the
Presbyterian church Tuesday after
noon at . O'clock, Rev. F. S. Blayney
officiating. Burial in the Abilene
cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
RAISES LIGHT RATES
Iierington Compelled 20 det More
Reveaue 20 Run Light Plant.

The Herlngton city council mas
decided to continue 10 operate ~
own light plant but la order g maxi
ends meet Is compelled 10 raise The
rates. Al lts monthly meeting the
rate was made iIc for the first 40
kllowatis. II cents for the next 30
kllowatts aud II cents Tor the next
30 kilowatts. Abilene gets It's Juice
for 10 cents per kilowatt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
State Agricultural Convention.

Tile 10th annual meeting Of the
state agricultural board meets at To
peka Jan. 14-16. II. G. Kyle is the
Dickinson county member. On
Thursday evening B. f. Harris OF
Champaign, MS, will speak on
Agriculture and Americanism." He
is one of the country's leading bank
ers and permanent in agricultural
ers and prominent in agricultural
farmers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
VETERANS ENJOY MEETING
Department Commander Attends In
stalIation Service.

The G.. A. X. and the W. II. c. had
a most enjoyable day at their hall
when the annual installation of Off
GERS was conducted by the Depart
ment Commander Theo. Gardner.
The old soldiers and their families
had dinner and there was plenty
and general good time for all. Mr..
Gardner is fine speaker ana made II
good impression.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
ALLEN HAS THE COURAGE
Rev. c. L. Hovgard Praises Kansas
Governor.

what we need in this country
today is more courage to meet things
bravely." said Rev. c. L. Hovgard
in his sermon in the Methodist
church last night. "and Kansas seems
to have a governor who has that
courage" The sermon was closely
listened to and his strong expression
in favor Of sturdy Americanism won
approval.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
Ouick Cure Eor croun.

Watch for the first symptoms
hoarseness and give Chamberlain
Cough Remedy at once. IL * prompt
and effectual
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15

Use "Cets-It' and Dance, Even with Cons
removes it as easily as It does the
toughest corns. By using a few
drops OF "Gets-It' on the callus, you
will be able to peel it OF with your
fingers, in one complete piece Just
as you would a banana peel. II
leaves the skin free and smooth as
though you never had a callus. You
need no more fussy plasters, sticky
tape, "packagey" bandages. knives or
scissors for corns or calluses. Gets
It" is the national corn remover. the
biggest on earth, used by millions. Il
never fails. You'll work. play and
dance at ease in spite of corns.
"Gets-It," the only sure. guaranteed.
money-back corn-remover costs but
a trihe at any drug store. M'fd by
E. Lawrence & Co. Chicago. Ill.
Troup 4 Leonard Drug Co., G. q
& Co., and J. NJ. Gleissnel
& Son.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15

Clean. old papers. &c bundle, at
this office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-15
Backache and Kidneys

Backache OF any
kind is often
caused by kidney
disorder, which
means that the
kidneys are not
working proper
~. Poisonous
matter and uric
acid accumulate
within the body
in great abun-
d ance, over
working the sick
kidneys, hence
the congestion Of
blood causes
backache in the
same manner as a
similar conges-
ton in the head
causes headache.
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