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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-02
Hurricane Carried Food to Nomads.

Joppa.-Hard bread contained in a
warehouse at Joppa, near Jerusalem,
was carried to the desert, miles dis
tant, by a hurricane which destroyed
the warehouse. Nomadic tribes, their
livestock killed on the desert by the
hurricane, were able to survive when
they found the "manna from the
skies"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-02
Their Method.

"In the days of the cave man"
remarked the man on the car, "the
girls wore their hair loose down the
back, so they would be easy to catch"
Toledo Blade
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-02

A married woman's rights might be
used in correcting her husbands
wrongs.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-02

Deceit and treachery make no man
rich.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-02

Big plans do not balance small per-
formanceS.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-02

A hog upon trust grunts till he's
paid for.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-02

A pretty girl is one who is hand
some and doesn't know it,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-19
FAST ST. Adams

Zenas Emery and his sister Mrs
Ann Frost of Pitts6eld were recent
visitors at Chester Libby's.
Bessie A Nichols, who has been at
tending the summer Normal school al
Pennington is now at home.
Virginia Nichols has been WISHING
her cousin Laura Leavitt in Dixmoh'
for the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Nutter OF Port
land, Oregon, arrived in town Tues-
day. August 10, and are visiting al
Mr.. Nutter's parents, Mr.. and MRS
Howard Nutter.
We hear that Mr.. and Mrs. Davio
Longley Of st. Adams are expecting
their son, Percy Longley OF calitornla
home on a visit soon.
Wesley Springer had the misfortune
to lose a heifer by her falling into
spring and breaking her neck during
the past week.
Among those who attended the Fy'
THAN Field day at Camp Benson IRON
st. Adams. Friday. August IL, were
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Croker, Mr.. anc
Mrs. GUY Weymouth, Mr.. and MRS
Bernard Weymouth. Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Buker, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Ellis and Ruth Ellis, Mr.. and Mrs
H. l.. Cole and A. B. Nickerson, MI
and Mrs. John Smith, Evie and LloyC
Smith and Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Hi
! ton.
Mrs. Eta Wentworth and Miss Mar
guerite Arnold of Winthrop are
present writing august 15) visiting
at w. H. Carson's.
Harold Weymouth is gaining slow
ly from his injuries.
The mothers of the children at F1v
Corners school met at the schoolhouse
Thursday, August IL and assisted tn
teacher, Mrs. Carrie Fisher, In thoro
ly cleaning the schoolhouse before tn
beginning of the fall term.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-19
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

Whereas, Walter ]. Mckinney, OF
Cornville. in the County of Somerset,
and State of Maine. by his mortgage
deed dated May L.. 1919. and recorded
in Somerset County Registry OF DEEDS.
Book 345. page 2l5, conveyed to me.
the undersigned. Laura l.. Nell, OF said
CornVille "A certain lot or parcel OF
land with the buildings thereon. stu
ated In said Gornville, bounded ana de-
scribed as follows. to wit: Beginning
at the Nesserunsett stream, near the
northwest corner OF the Barker
Bridge. so called and running
west upon the old road to land for
thence north by said Robinson's land
to the south line of said Robinson's
land, thence east by said Robinson's
land To the Wesserunsett Stream
thence south by said stream to the hrst
mentioned bound, excepting the lot as
decided to the Town of Cornville for
burying ground. containing twenty
square rods. and the said parcel of
land conveyed to me by said mortgage
containing five acres, more or less. ana
being the same premises described In
a deed from John b. Corson to George
w. Neil, dated May 20. 1913 and re-
corded in Book 800, page 444, of said
the same premises conveyed by me TO
said Walter j. Mckinney by deed dated
May -. 1919 reference being made TO
said deeds and records for further de-
Scripton, and whereas. the condition
of said mortgage has been broken
Now. therefore, by reason of the breach
Of the condition thereof. | claim fore
closure of said mortgage.
Skowhegan, Maine, August 3, 1920.
LAURA Il NEIL,
BY Lewis & Lewis,
3w32 Her attorneys duly authorized.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-19
WEST FORKS

Last Sunday crowd OF young peo-
pie who were Miss Beatrice Marshall
Miss Leona Farley Miss Hazel Will
son. Miss Hazel Berry and Mr.. Gene
Morrin took a please trip up TO Kineo
where they spent the day. All re-
ported a fine time.
Mrs Fred Marshall and daughter
Beatrice accompanied by Hazel Will
son and Leona Farley took a flying
trip TO Bingham where the Misses Will
son and Farley had their eyes fitted.
The schools of West Forks have re-
opened. the teachers being Miss Hazel
Ames as primary; Miss Artie Powell
as grammar and Mr.. Clifford Rey-
nolds as high school.
Leona Farley who has been wait
ress at Marshall's hotel during va
cation. has returned home.
Austin Kennedy who has been work
ing away. came home Saturday 10 be
gin school.
Henry Pierce who has been visiting
friends in Bingham, returned home
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Kiah, who have
been visiting at Henry Farley's have
gone to work for the winter at thu
II. & VS..
Mr.. and Mrs Clarence BARLEY ant
daughter Gwendolyn attended, thu
dance held at the new West Forks hal
last Friday night.
Mrs. Leamon Pierce is boarding al
the teachers this year,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-19
EAST SKOWHEGAN

Sidney L. Pooler passed to the
higher life. Sunday morning at about
IL o'clock. Mr.. pOoler had only been
i'll a few days. his death being due to
a paralytic shock He was born in
East Skowhegan, sixty-nine years age
the son of the late Joseph and Annie
dow Pooler. He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Lydia (Richardson) Pooler
two daughters. Mrs. Fred Nye OF
Skowhegan. Mrs Mabel Kaler of Sal
en- Oregon, one son Frank b. who
makes his home with his parents
one brother. Willis Pooler who lives
in the west; also a granddaughter
Effie Nye of Skowhegan. Much sym
patty is extended to the bereaved
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-19
LARONE

Word from Mrs. Alice Durham
who recently went to New Bruins
wick, her former home, Is that she
arrived safely among relatives and Is
enjoying herself very much.
Mr.. and Mrs George Paddock OF
Skowhegan and Mr. and Mrs. George
Kidder with Miss Lucille OF Water
Vile were recent visitors in town.
Miss Blanch Winslow. instructor In
the city high schools OF Revere, Mass
was calling on relatives in town last
week.
The crop estimate as sent out by
our field agent gives us in Maine, Au'
gust LIST, %, 1896 900 bushels of potatoes
against 24,480 900 last year. But In
the United States the forecast is 4O2,
1874, 900 bushes against last years croI
Of 357, 900 and 80. AIS, 900 above
five year average. Corn is estimated
at 85,453,000 bushes above last years
crop, and wheat is las. 387 900 bushels
less than last year. Apples will b'
scarce in Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-19

trip which included Bangor and other
points of interest. Mrs. Hunnewell
remained in Dover for visit with her
sister Mrs. Chapman. The party 60
ing in Miss Hunnewell's new car.
Supt. c. j. Dunlap, wife and baby
arrived Monday afternoon from an
extended visit with relatives in Farm
ington and other places and have
moved into the lower part of the
Townsend rent on Maple street.
At recent meeting of the Baptist
parish the members voted to accept
the resignation of Rev George Cur
rier.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-19
MlLLAY HILL-NEw PORTLAND

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Dolbier are
the proud parents of fine baby boy.
Mrs. Dolbier is at the home of her pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. Elbridge William
son. Mrs. Williamson is caring for
her and the boy.
Paul Williamson is hauling hay for
Herbert Lovejoy.
Will Farnham and Manley Atwood
attended the ball game between Lex
ington and North New Portland. Sat
urday. The n. n. p. nine were win
ners.
David Pinkham and Chesey are
spending a few days with relatives
on the hill and in Kingfield. They
will return to their home in Lexing'
ton. Sunday.
Tom Hogan and son Lewis tried
their luck fishing on Gilman pond
one day recently. They had pretty
good luck.
Mrs. George Pinkham and grandson
Leslie have returned to their home in
Lexington after months stay with
her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Williamson
Rev. Arthur Hamilton and family
were on the hill. Monday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-19

Every motor highway and
bypay throughout picfHr-
esque NeW England and
Nelp York is Il patf Of fhe
Tong "SOc0ny HaH".
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-19

family.
Mrs. Fannie Cannon of Chelsea,
Mass. is passing several days with rel
atives being called here by the death
of Sidney L. Pooler.
Miss Martha Cakes has returned
from Aroostook county where she
passed several weeks as the guest OF
friends and relatives.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-08-20
Tia Juana, Oasis For u. S.
Drinkers, Gamblers, May Die
UNITED Press Service)

TIA JUANA, Lower California, August 49,
Passage of this famous gambling and racing center
long the mecca of American sportsmen and tourists,
loomed today as the outcome CT peace negotiations
between the Mexican federal government and Gov
ernor Estaban Cantu, Lower California chief ex-
ective through several Mexican revolutions
Along with Mexcal, across the border from
Calexico. Tia Juana, only seventeen miles from San
Diego has grown in Importance as the racing drink
ing and gambling until it has become information
ally famous.
Now the prosperous American concessionaires
are facing the problem of disposing of property
worth millions of dollars in the way Of liquor stocks
gambling halls and other sideshows of the sporting
world.
Under the r,llefship of Governor Cantu, both
the state government and corcessionaires have en-
ioyed tremendous profits particularly after January
16, 1920 Now Governor Ca1tu is faced with poll
teal extinction while owners of large liquor stocks
fear their property VIII be confscated by the Mexi-
can federal government
Americans here point out that the virtually
independent rule Of the province by Governor Cantu
under which drinking and vice resorts flourished
has been thorn in thu side Of the de la Huera gov
eminent for months. The de facto government fol
lowing the flight OF President Carranza placed rigid
restrictions on resorts along tie Texas and Arizona
border. Cantu however, refused to follow central
government or.ers to close Tia ,Tuana and Mexicah.
Thousands Of tourists haze aI.ualy visited
here S me of thon avowcdv "slum,1ling parties,
others to escap. the great American 1:rutn. Dur
inc the Hundred days" of ,"'ng here last winter,
sportsmen from parts of TN" country including
all classes of followers of the tltf sport. mat this
their headquarters
MexicaIi has enjoyed similar wide OPEN con"
ditons. The "Ow' famous gambling resort of that
city. is known to gamblers as one of the most I'M
restricted houses in the world.
Now however that the rule Of the federal gov
ernment annears to be about to extend over this
territory old timers sadlT shading their heads
and n,1,rr,,,rir~ cit ic bound e coroe"
"pacsinr If another oasis" seems 2 fjtt'no char
acterizaton of the latest change in Lower California
The daily morning oasis., 1920-08-20
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING

Spe-ial meeting of the Stockholders
of tie Guaymas Water Supply Com
pany, Ltd, will be held at the offices
of Duffy & Purdum, Attorneys, in
the CITY of Nogales, Arizona, on Sat
urday, September 10, 1920, at Hoo
O'CLOCK in the forenoon.
Tbs meeting is called for the pur-
pose of considering and discussing
the iesent financial condition of the
Company, and it's Indebtedness land
to authorize and empower and direct
Tire Beard of Directors of the corpor-
alton. and Mr.. P. Pinelll, it's Attorney
in-fa,t to borrow money to liquidate
the p, resent Indebtedness of the Com
pany and make, execute and deliver
the promissory note or notes. of the
Company, for the amount so borrowed
and 10 execute mortgage under the
laws of Mexico on the property of
the Company at Guaymas, and secure
the repayment thereof when it be-
comes due, and for such other actions
as may be necessary or proper in
the promises.
All Stockholders are requested to
be lresent either in person or by
proxp.
w. A. O'CONNOR
Secretary
FRS, publication August 10, 1920 tef
The daily morning oasis., 1920-08-20
London Social Season Falls
Short Of Old Time C|am0r
UNITED Press Service)

LONDON, August 19-London's social season
is closing and it is unanimously agreed that it has
been failure.
The opinion is generally expressed that the old
era of magnificent entertaining during the "town
season. has gone forever Certainly 1920 has proved
disappointment to those who make fetish of the
social round.
No crowds collected in Hyde Park to see the
reigning society beauty canter down Rotten Row.
There was not reignirg beauty to see Big town
mansions which normally would have been gay with
with window-hoxes, awnings and red carpets to
denote the festivities going Gil within have remain
ed with dismal notice "To be let furnished giving
proof Of the Seasons" lost-,1re. $1,000
Covent Garden Opera, usually social function
was merely social fizze this year.
Florists restaurant proprietors. taors, dress
makers and others who Financially interested in
the London season ruefnlly confess that there has
been nothing doing The slump has also been felt
in theaterland
This state Of affairs is attributed mainly to hioh
nrices Society has bean content tn mingle with the
thong Slogans have changed. From custom
which amounted t. "Stand aoft and make splash"
# has now become 'Lin low and save the cash."
Never was there less class distinction than tOdav
Even the raqnifcence of the Court of King George
shows decline. What have embraced both plebeans
and patricians and there was none of the oldtime
gilt and glamor
The select circle of rrofiteers who awaited with
open-arms the advent Of the erich Americans" did
much towards keeping Londor empty. Fine West
End mansions which were to he let at exorbitant
rental have rnn,aned unoccupeG because those rich
American didn't turn up-or if thew did, friendly
members If fhp New Poor wew n,irk to put them
wise on the matter of London values.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-08-20
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORK

NOTICE is HEREBY Given that
bids will be received by the Board of
Trustees of School District No. /, for
the lcpair and improvement of the
Elm Street School House, in accord
ance with the plans and specifications
drawn by B. P. Greenwood, and now
in his hands for inspection by con-
tractors.
All bids must be submitted on or
before Wednesday evening at 500
P. M August 25, 1920, and should
be delivered to DR.. w. F. Chenoweth
at hi" office. A deposit of Five
Dollars, ($5.00) will be required to
guarantee return of plans and speci-
fications and a bond signed by two
qualified securities ,or a: terrified
The daily morning oasis., 1920-08-20
UNITED STATES CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces that a Laundry
Worker non-edueational examination
will be held On August ct, 1920, fol-
the purpose of filling a vacancy in
the position of various in the Supply
service at Nogales, Arizona.
Application blanks and further in.
formation may be. obtained from the
Local Secretary, Board of Civil Ser.
vice Examiners, at the u. S. I'm
migration office, Nogales, Arizona.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-08-20
Bolt Hits Woman
Restores Health
Omitted Press SerVice)

JACKSON, Miss, Angus. 19.-After being an
invalid for several months Mrs NJ. Miller, wife of
a prominent merchant at Seminary, Miss. has been
almost completely restored IL health as result OF
being struck by bolt of lightning.
While alone in lher room 1T a summer resort,
violent electrical storm came up, and bolt of
lightning struck Mrs Mier's feet tearing off her
Shoes and rendering her unconscious. Although the
white canvass shoes We're torn to pieces, not even
burn could be found on Mrs. Miller's stockings.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-08-20
CONFIDENCE THE
FOUNDATION OF
BANKING

That day, ages ago, when one
nan decided to trust his money
into the keeping of another,
marked a great, forward step in
achievement.
Today, the man who fails to
avail himself of the facilities Of
fered by the modern bank Ia plac-
ing upon himself the greatest pos
sible handicap in the handling OF
his business affairs.
. All that q. thoroughly modern
banking institution can offer yau.
in Safety, Cooperation and Serv-
Ice Is yours if You bank with as.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-08-20
UNITED STATES CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION

Ths United States Civil Service
Commission announces that Assorter
non-educational examination will be
held Oh August 81, 1920, for the pur-
pose Of filling vacancy in the po-
sition Ct Assorter in the Supply SER
vice at Nogales, Arizona.
Application blanks and further In
formation may be obtained from the
Local Secretary, Board of Civil Ser
vice Examiners, at the u. s. I'm
migration office, Nogales, Arizona.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-08-20
UNITED STATES CIVIL
SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces the examina-
ton for Forest and Field Clerk to
be held August %. 1920. Applica-
ton blanks and further information
NAV be obtained from tie Local Sec
rotary, Board If Civil Service
Examiners, at the Post Office in this
City,,
The daily morning oasis., 1920-08-20
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank ou' many friends
for tleir kindness during the sickness
and bereavement of our mother and
wife end for the many beautifr
flowers.
FRED L. PUTNAM
DOROTHY I.SPRUNG
LEILA /. HOY
Soncita, August 10, 1920.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-08-20
Have The Morning Oasis" sent to your home-75c per
Month.

CHECK in the sum of 1919 of the bid
must accompany each bid to guaran-
tee execution of contract. Work
to commence upon execution of con-
tract, and be rushed through, bid
must state time necessary to COM
plete work.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
DATED Nogales, Arizona, August IT,
1920.
E. R. PURDUM,
Clerk
First publication August 10, l92O.
Second publication, Auguts 20, 1920.
Third publication, August Fl, 1920
The daily morning oasis., 1920-08-20

UNITED STATE 'EVIL
I. SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
The United States Civil Service
Commission announces the examina-
ton for vacancies in the position Of
Storekeeper in the U. S. Customs
Service at Nogales, Arizona to held
August %, 1920. First Grade or
Clerical, $4.O0 per diem, Applica-
lion blanks and further information
may be obtained from the Local
Secretary, Board Of Civil Service
Examiners, at the Post Office in
this City.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-25
CALL $50 BONUS A "T|P'
IN RELIEF BILL HEARING
Legion Executives Declare Soldiers
Feel Sighted and !. w. ". Has
Good Field for Work

WASHINGTON, March 24.--Rcprcsen-
;aiivcS OF the American Legion. pre-
scn,inG today TO the House Ways and
Means Committee a revised optional
plan for soldier relief charged that
asitators were trying 10 recruit into
tho l. w. w. former service men who
were discontented because OF the fail
urc of Congress 10 provide aid.
Representative Gall;vun, Democrat.
massachusetts, supporting the proposed
relief plan. declared soldiers had re-
turned from France to lind an orgy
OF reckless spending. and as Il result
felt they had received IL raw deal
No adequate compensation has been
made TO them, lac said. and the only
example of the governments gratitude
vas the $50 tip th,y received whcn
j. +. Holden. adiu,ant OF tho Utah
legion, testified that organized propn-
eanda 70 discrcdit tho govcrnmeu, aud
throughout the country. While some
soldiers had hccn ,nisled into Joining
that orsaniza ton. III" rank. and tile. he
said. stood firm against such influences
Urging immediate relief. }. q. ScruS-
ham. OF Nevada a member o: the cxccu.
i've committee OF the legion declared
former service men and women who
felt they had not received IL square
They were ehaf!ng viii, unrest and
ton for their relief" he said.
Holden told the committee tina: white
partially disabled and in hospitals, NJ
;ractivc young women gave him l. w
w. ii,rraturc. which said the govern
ment had protected munition workers.
war contractors and others from great
losses. but had done nothing for form
=! service men, These pamphlets urged
cN-soldiers 10 join the I. w. w.
In Chicago the !. w. w. claims 20
have 20 per ccut OF the service men
Q; that locality IN their oreanization "
Holden said I'm tho Utah mining
Ca!upS, The l. w. W. ou,number ;Nn
CORNER service men six TO one. aud arc
making NiscrouS EFFORTS TO wipe out
.o:iOn ORGANIZATIONS"
Any beneficial legislation for former
service men should include heirs o.
those who died or We're Killed, dc I.
cared Ass. Herman IT. Birney. OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-25
NAVY OFFERS SUBMARINE
CHASERS AT BARGAIN PRICE
100 Smart Crnft. Built ~ Cost al
SIs, 900 Ench. Quoted ut
S.O,OUb.

WASIilNGTON, March 2i.-Oner Of
sale to the public of $50 submarine
chascrs built during the war was an
n2unccd today by the Navy Department.
Constructed at an average cost Of $67.-
600. including engine plant, consisting
OF three standard gasoline motors de-
rclopins G75 horsepower. these crafts
arc now appraised, It was said. at 330,-
600 each
In inviting offers from yachtmcn or
commercial firms, however. it was said
several already had been sold at Il
figure slightly below this.
Pointing out the splendid construc-
ton and seaworthy design OF these
vessels. which are 10 feet long. with
- feet hcam and - tons displacement,
The department suggested their adapta-
biltty either for pleasure or commercial
purposes.
Th" feasibility Of removing two Of
tho engines and retaining ii on the
central shift. as means OF reducing
GaSolinc consumption and rendering
more desirable for private use, also
was noted. This would give the craft
Il speed Of about knots, IL was said.
against the three engine speed OF II
knots.
The vessels may bc inspected at any
cast coast navy yard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-25
INSECTS RESPONSIBLE
FOR BURST OF 0RATORY
Casual Remark Concerning Hugs In
senate Chamber Brings nm IA
citing Debate.
Try Associated Press

WASIIINCiTON. March 24.--Thc pink
boil worm aided and ubcttcd by the
Gypsy aud brown tall moth. invaded
the senate today and brought on an
epidemic OF oratury.
y casual remark by senator Thomas
Democrat. Colorado. during consider
alton or an item Of 100000 for the bu-
rcau Of entomology - combat inscc,
pests. started tho flow. Thc Agricul-
turc Committee had added 100000 to
the House provisions, and when Sc;itor
foinercc. Democrat OHIO. sought to
make tho total 100000. because Of the
gypsy moth menac", Senator Thomas
interJcctcd statement that they are
raising monuments to the boli wcevil
down in Alabama
Senators Smith. Democrat. South
Carolina. and Simmons. Democrat
North Carolina, promptly arraigned the
attitude of Senators who opposed aid
TO farmers. There was little the gov
ernmcnt could do To aid the farm labor
situation, they said, and Senator
smith said Il WAS not becoming in
senator's who enjoyed their three
meals Il day 70 mako Il "joke" Of the
asriculturul bill.
senator Sheppard. Democrat. Texas,
said The pink bol! worm in Texas and
Louisiana threatened destruction OF n
large part OF the coming cotton crop.
and nc proposed later 10 Offer AN
amendment to rccompcnsc growers for
crops destroyed in the fight
In tho end. Senator Poncrcnc's
amendment WAS voted down and IN.
committees figures accepted