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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22
WANTED-A BOY

Mr.. Hall, the grocer, advertised
for a hoy TO work in his store. So
many applied that he hardly knew
which one 10 choose. lie finally
decided that he would watch the
boys awhile. hut not 10 let them
know that they were being watched.
Presently, an old man came into
the store who was lame and walked
with a stick. All the boys looked
at each other and began making
fun of him. except one. lie tipped
his cap, stepped aside for him -
pass. smiled and spoke TO the mar
as politely as IL he had been the
richest man in town.
Mr.. Hall didn't let the boys know
that he noticed them in the least,
but kept watching and waiting.
Presently a young woman came in
TO buy some soda. when she turned
TO leave the store, the boy who had
been nice to the old man opened the
door, and held II until the lady
passed out. The other boys never
stopped the loud talking.
Al last, a little girl and her small!
brother came in. They were clad
in rags and looked hungry and cold.
While the girl was buying the
things her mother sent her for. the
little hoy walked about, looking at
the different objects in the store.
He stumbled and fell. The polite
boy helped him 10 his feet and told
him not 10 cry. The other boys
said. "Ben would make a good
nurse. He could tend peoples
babies for them !" Ben didn't notice
them at all, but kept talking TO the
child.
When the little girl was ready
10 go. Ben said he would carry the
heavy basket for her. He told his
companions that he would see them
again in a few minutes and walked
lut with the children.
When they were gone, one hoy
said. ben will never amount 10
much: he doesn't have any self
respect or dignity" Anothey said.
We'll, Tom il he doesn't respect
he does other people"
The grocer looked on and smiled.
>fter a short while. Ben came in
With a smile on his face and said.
Has anyone got the place." Mr..
TALL stepped forward and took Ben
~ the hand and said. mo. Ben. I
rave been wanting TO give the place
q a boy who will he nice 10 all
ny customers, old men and women
nd little children as we'll as young
'eople. When can you go TO
work 2" O.
But Mr. Hall there are some
much larger than I and who have
cen 10 school more too"
Il can't help that, my hoy. want
hoy who is kind and polite 10
verybOdy.
Ben took the job and he is now
ne junior partner Of one Of the
,rgest grocery stores in that town.
pays 10 he polite.
-EVa Hamrirk
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22
TOBACCO In MINNESOTA

In accordance with the spirit OF
a better Minnesota, the combined
students councils request that all
persons observe the traditions Of
this institution and refrain from
smoking on the campus" The fore
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22

going notice appears at various
points in the buildings of the college
and school Of agriculture, connected
with the University Of Minnesota.
over six hundred students attend
this department. Good for the
brave six hundred.
Northwestern Christian Advocate
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22

The labors Of every mission board
are hampered and sometimes null
lifted by the operations OF the
liquor traffic. The workers for
wcrld prohibition are the most et-
llcient allies 1r The missionaries"
Resolution Exec. Com, Federal
Council OF Churches.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22

alive, Jacob Brewer, June Hager;
Negative, Cary Hencgar, Walter
Kendall.
Visitors are cordially invited =.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22
WHAT A SMALL WORLD

We no longer think in terms of
$4,000 miles around the earth and
folks living on "the other side of
the world" as being far away. They
really are lust across the branch, y
or up at "the head OF the hollow
these days.
In last Fridays mail the follow
Ing post card was received by Mr..
Taylor from Bulgaria. The post
card in Greek type was addressed
to Mr.. Howard f. Taylor Educator
of the Mountain Boys, Berea, Ky,
U. S. A.
From DR.. Temcoff. MD, Derman-
tsie, Louksvit, Bulgaria, and read
as follows:
March i6, 1920
Mr.. Howard f. Taylor
kerea, Ky, U. 5. A.
Dear Sir:
In the Cine nnati Ninth Street
Baptist Church bulletin of Jan. IL,
this year, was announced that you
were to address a meeting at the Y.
NJ C. A. on Three Blind Mice"
The Bulletin spoke of you as a
man of rare personality. and talent.
And thereupoR, | would be immense
ly behOlden TO you if you would
kindly mail me said address or any
other, delivered by you, in brochure
or book form. | ask this with q
view of popularizing them anon!
my own young manhood.
Hoping that | am not asking too
much. am, Sir.
Yours truly,
DR.. TemcOfT.
IL is an incentive TO high living
TO know that our record is being
rca0 by the Hottentots of Africa,
or the ice skaters OF Greenland
Best wishes, DR.. Temcoff, for you
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22
DEMOSTHENES LITERARY
SOCIETY
Program for April "a, 1870

professor should receive more
pay than railroad telegraph
opcratos. Affirmative Tilman
Rich. John Jennings. Negative
Alfred Mershon, shelby Fraley
Critics Report. Alfred Mershon
Business
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22
FRANKLIN SOCIETY
Program for April "a, 1920

Song Society
prayer ................... Member
A Talk on Kentucky as a Con-
sump,iVe State, the Splitting State
Observation-Disclosures. Cato Smith
The Twenty-third Psalm Carol Herd
News of the Week =. w. ID. Bowling
George Washington's Farm Life
.................. James Hudgins
Great Business Men of Today 49,.
................... Vanh0y Long
Ambassador ......... T.. r. MOseman
The Value of Y. VI. C. A. Work
.......| ................C has. Hail
Why We Should Protect Our Birds
and Wild Animals .. Leslie Miller
optional ................ Carl York
Debate, Resolved: That steam power
is used more than electric. Affirm
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22
DoUGLAs-EDwARDs SOCIETY
Program for April "a. 1870

more expensive than girls. Affirm
alive. Eva Hamrick. Gladys Marsh.
Negative, Erin Higgins, Fora
Harlow.
BenedictiOn
The Washington times., 1920-07-06
COMMUTERS PROTEST
FARE ON W. B. A. LINE
Violation of Law Charged in Com
plant Lodged With Commerce
Commission,

A further protest against the fares
charged by the Washington. Balti-
more and Annapolis Railway was
filed with the Interstate Commerce
Commission today by the w. B. A.
Commuters Club, through John r.
Riggles. chairman.
The protest calls attention to an al
legged violation of the interstate laws
by the Washington. Baltimore and
Annapolis and the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company, in that
the fares between Baltimore and
Washington are advertised by them as
midcity terminals.
1t is claimed that the commutation
books issued by the Washington, Bal
timore and Annapolis Railway are
good to the District line only, and the
commission Is asked to remedy this
situation.
The Washington times., 1920-07-06
OPEN ENTR|ESFOR
D. c. CH|LD'PAGEANT
Polls Prize Winner Is Among
First 207-Mlss Emery Tells
Plans to Mothers.

First entries in the coming child
ren's pageant were made at mass
sx OF mothers in the auditorium
OF Wood ward and Lothrop's this morn
ing. when the parents gathered TO
hear OF the plans. And when the
meeting had come TO close 2oI
babies had been entered. the first
being Ella Adelaide Mackenzie, nye
years old. She won first prize In the
recent baby show at Polls in the
AS class.
Beginning with what she called the
greatest pageant the National Capi-
tai has ever dreamed of" Miss Ina
c. Emery In charge outlined the
plans. She stated that 1000 children
from the ages OF kindergarten 10
that OF high school will participate
The event, scheduled to take place
September In the stadium OF the new
Central High School, will cost from
$1,000 to $4,000.
The parents were assured that the
best dancing teachers and physical
culture experts would be hired for the
drilling. Rehearssls will take place
throughout the entire summer. Miss
Emery said the pageant had the sup
port OF the National Congress or
Mothers and the Federation OF Cni
zens Assoc Ia ton, as we'll as the Com
munity Centers.
To enter your baby, get in touch
with Miss Emery at 1913 Connecticut
avenue northwest, or call her ct
Cleveland S. Another mass meeting
will be held at Elizabeth V. Brown
School Chevy Chase, tomorrow
Parents are invited to attend. n
small entrance fee OF 81 VIII he
charged as a means Of financing the
scheme.
The pageant will be picturesque,
Miss Emery said. There VIII De
cupids. flower girls, fairies. and
guard OF high school cadets. Two
OF the attractive scenes Will be
flower garden, and a fairy land.
Competent judges to decide the
eligibility of the children will be ap-
pointed soon, and IL you want your
child to participate. make your entry
as soon as possible, as the number
will be restricted to 1000.
The Washington times., 1920-07-06
500 ORPHAN CHILDREN
GUESTS AT Poll SHOW
Walter Reed Convalescents Also
Enjoy Film Program and
Auto Ride.

Convalescent veterans of the world
war at Walter Reed Hospital and
more than 500 children from six in
stitutions in the District of Columbia
are guests of Polls Theater this aft
ernoon at a performance of keep to
the Right"
The Walter Reed boys were brought
to the theater in automobiles and the
children marched part of the way
The institutions which accepted the
invitation to have their little charges
view this film, which is a strong plea
for Characterization" and has spe-
cial appeal to youngsters through It's
numerous scenes in which juvenile
actors are prominent. were Washing
ton Home for Foundlings, st. Joseph's
Orphan Asylum, Industrial School for
White Children, Industrial School for
Colored Children, Jewish Foster
Home, Children's Temporary Home
and German Orphan Asylum.
The Washington times., 1920-07-06
ice SHORTAGE IN D. c. IS
, AVERTED, SAYS FOWLER
Increased Production Assures Ample
Supply This Summer,
Canvass Shows.

Ice is plentiful in Washington and
the danger of a shortage this summer
is practically passed, according to DR..
william c. Fowler, District health of
fcer, who has just finished a canvass
of the various ice manufacturing
plants.
Production of Ice in Washington
has increased by 365 tons a day, DR..
Fowler said. The investigation, made
under the direction OF DR.. r. r. Ash
worth. chief of the food inspection
service, also showed Washington has
storage facilities for more than $4,000
tons of ice. Several months ago most
of these storage houses were filled to
capacity.
The Washington times., 1920-07-06
WATCH THE COLOR:
Of YOUR SKIN
Yellow Means You Need Gallo
tabs, the De-Nauseated Caao-
mel Tablet That Is Purified
From Nausea and Danger.

Feel mean. look yellow? Your liver
is out of fix! The poisonous bile is
being retained in your system. You
need e. good dose of calomel for II is
the only thing that will do the work.
Why not try Calotabs, the improved
calomel tablet that is as delightful 10
take as it is beneficial in cleansing
the liver and purifying the system?
Calotabs contain all Of the valuable
medicinal qualities of calomel but are
freed from the unpleasant and dan
gerous effects. One tablet at bed
time with a swallow of water-thats
all. No taste, no gripping, no nausea,
no salts. You wake up in the morn
ing feeling fine, with a clean liver
and a hearty appetite. Eat what you
please-no danger.
Calotabs are sold only in original,
sealed packages. Price thirty-fve
cents. The finest medicine in the
world for biliousness, indigestion,
headaches and constipation. So fine
hat your druggist Is authorized to re-
fund the price as a guarantee that you
will be thoroughly delighted with
Calotabs.
The Washington times., 1920-07-06
AGED MAN FOUND DEAD
SITTING BY RAVESTONE
Robert L. Law, Seventy, Succumbed
to Heart Disease, Police
Believe.

Found dead sitting next to a grave
stone in a monument yard at Third
and c streets southwest, Robert L.
Law, aged seventy, was removed to
his home, lis Third street southwest,
early yesterday morning.
Edward Frame, colored. Ill Third
street southwest, discovered the body
Pending the arrival of a nephew from
Atlanta, Ga, funeral arrangements
have not been arranged.
The coroner gave a certificate of
death from natural causes. The aged
man was afflicted with heart disease.
The Washington times., 1920-07-06
EXCURSION TO BEACH.

An excursion TO Chesapeake Beach
will be given tomorrow under the
Joint auspices of Goodwill Council.
No. rs. Daughters OF America; An
drew Council. No. q and Stsr-Spah-
rled Banner Council. No. s. Junior
order OF United American Mechanics.
The Washington times., 1920-07-06
Acid-Stonaach
.F6k YOUR STOMAcHS SAKE

EATONIC is the bestremedy, it takes
the harmful acids and gases right out
Of the body and, of course, you get
we'll. Tens of thousands wonderfully
benefited. Guaranteed to satisfy or
money refunded by your own drug
Gist. Cost trifle. Please try it'll
The Washington times., 1920-07-06

the wonderful new discovery for
corns, oauouses and bunions. Tho
pain stops with the very ftrSt drop.
In 10 minutes tho corn may be
easily removed. Expert Chirop-
! odists use the same method. Many
OF them use Corn FIX.
collodion, salycilio acid. or other
harmful Ingredients to eat the good
4 flesh and make the foot sore. No
moro extended treatments for sew
e,l days and nights; no more
soaking or cooking the feet
necessary. In 10 minutes the corn
10 quicker. safer and different.
y Don't suffer another minute!
Corn "FIx' is wonderful. and will
surely help you. II your dealer
cannot supply you. send us 35c in
stamps and we will mail you
bottle direct from our laboratory.
Your money refunded II you are
not satisfied.
CORN FIX CO.. Inc. Newark. N. J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10

twenty-five miles in width, be established around the non-cotton area in Texas with similar zones ten miles wide around .ar oil mills in Texas known to have been invaded The non-cotton area m Texas includes all or portions ot the counties of Jefferson, Chambers, GalNes- ton. Brazoria, Harris, Liberty, Fort Beho,
 Jasper and Newton. The state, unoer the
 quarantine, also would continue to quar- antine the counties of Presidio, Brewster
 Kinney and Maverick.
 Governor Hobby has agreed 10 proInni-
 gate immediately the non-cotton zones ln
 dicated and to take steps for the prornpe
 establishment of the restricted zones re-
 ferred to. He said he would convene the
 sta+e legislature in extraordinary session
 during May for the purpose or making such amendments as may be necessary TO inc mink boil worm act of the state 10 carry out the action indicated ana to make appropriations for the reimburse r,ent of planters in the non-cotton zones. T-he quarantine in Louisiana under the l board's recommendation would include all of the parishes of Cameron Calcasfeu ana Jefferson Davis. No regulated zone about this territory is deemed necessary hv the board. but it recommended a ten
 n,ile zone about all oil mills in the state wbich have received seed within the last three years from infected areas
 | The authorities of Louisiana have al ready taken steps to provide and enforce
 such non-cotton zone and also for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
PATTERSON VISITS
 uEKALB AND ETOWAH

: A. c. Patterson, candidate for presi- dent of the public service commission or Alabama, visited DeKalb and Etowan counties, Thursday, in the interest or his candidacy.
 IT Brock of Fort Payne and Troy Hau of Collinsvilie are chairmen or eh7 Patterson committees in Dekaip counes : and Dr. Dewitt Faucett of Gadsoen i' forming Patterson organization i' Etowah county. pr. Fausett said SeS terday:
 ..Mr Patterson was given hearty 're- ception in each of these counties aI,u sed nressed himself as being well pieasea at the assurances of support gwen mn. ir,. He remarked that he could find no 8p -osition of any real significance, as tne people there seemed to be well in1orheu as to the real issue in the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10

labori. .z#Iy she peeled and hand-picked the bi& &hspan of long green beans, or white wax ones. there always seemed to be many fbrous strings remaining to worry the family, catch in their teeth and seem to take away the food element
 In the commercially canned beans green or wax, however. these are, of course wholly lacking. for maeniSery has pulled away all the strings. I have known men who refused to eat tho most appetizing creamed beans because of their childhood memories of finding so many strings It took some effort to tempt them into trying the canned arti- cle. but when they did find it delicious
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
ALTO THIEVES COME
 TO LIFE; GET THREE

Automobile thieves were busy frioas' oL,d three more cars were reported to the police as stolen.
 About 3 o'clock J. w. Mercer reportea .,.at bis Buick touring car had peen tns.e, from Avenue r and Twenty-nrst street. According to police records Inls is the second time MT Mercer eal ''''S been stolen in the last month. ra ooulA pao,x reported the loss of Fora, |. sso,,;,o raen taken from in front or ms residence. 1912 Tenth avenue. North.
 F, c. Powers, 1903 Glen Iris, reporteu bis Maxwell as having been taken rom in front of his residence While ne was eating lunch. t. of svs Hobson & Sons report the theft or rVe inner tubes and two tires, taken from q truck while parked at Forty-nrs' | and Avenue B,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
 ATHLETIC MEETING

Headquarters company of the Re-
 serve Officers Training Corps ounlor
 grade of the Central and Ensley High
 schools won the running broad jump held Friday afternoon
 Some excellent jumping was done py all inc members of the company, the best being Is feet inches, by Hugn Morgan. r.1a,, h;eb schools are training along many different lines. During the first part cf inc week the third squad or com l,anv D won the competitive orlil' lne U rai ha;ii heinp judged by squad work and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10

they were glad to add another food 1sl their yearly menu for variety
 These beans arc graded in canning ia1 tories into five sizes A kind that cut into small pieces tone inch lonV comes thus; the other four are canneN whole. The standard we purchasers shouif set for them is that they be young ano tender. stringless, and the can packed full.
 Great care Is taken with white heans to grow and process them Free iron speclSs and strings and all imperfectlonS. they are hand-piclSed and packed in cleai Ilicuor. without any discoloration-cream white.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
RECEIPTS
n-cuEEsE RARERIT.

TOMATo-CHEESE RAREBIT. 1 can tomato soup l lb American cheese Salt, pepper, paprika tablespoons flour l green pepper. diced # green pimento, cut into strips F cup evaporated milk # cup water Time to prepare-20 minutes Number served-eight. Method-Put soup. salt, pepper. paprlka' green pepper. pimento, evaporated milk, water and cheese (cut up fine) in the top part of a double boiler. Form a paste or flour and some of the liquid and thlcken the mixture. Serve on toast.
 CHEESE BALLS.
 CTo be used in salads) cup white sauce Ia teaspoon paprika
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
The Business of Being a Housewife of and the Home Manager
 
  O me Unte sF Q

Connoiseurs think that 1t is preferable to eat the succotash made from this combination, father than to use the tougher corn. There are quality brands that do use the choicest green corn and baby Limas, however. Succotash always should be highly seasoned.
 And, talking about beans reminds us that the old bugbear of the strings is eliminated by modern science. No matter how careful mother used to be, and how
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
WOULD BAR COTTON FROM 3O,OOO ACRES Urged As Only Hopeful Means of Exterminating
 Pink Boil Worm
Rv Associated Pres.

washington, April s.--A prohibition of cotton planting in portions of nine coun- ties in Texas and in three parishes of Louisiana, comprising an aggregate crop area of 5000 acres, was recommended by the federal horticultural board today as the only hopeful means of exterminat- ing the pink boil worm which has infect ed these districts. Unless curoed, the board reported. the insect would nevi- tably spread to other areas and would become a serious limiting factor to the production of cotton in the United States
 Tn addition to the quarantine, 1t was recommended that regulated zone,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
FOOD FACTs-SUCCOTASH

In the old days, on the farm, succotash was a favorite dish. It is peculiarly American, coming from an lndlan "o1o meaning green corn and Lima beans. As we buy it in tins, it is mixed in equal proportions, the tiny Linas used, and the combination tasty and delicious. As the season for Lima beans is little late Tor the tenderest green corn, care must be taken to secure tender corn. When this Is not possible, California dried Lima beans are used, and the can IS then property Iaheled so as not to claim green Limas when they are not employed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10

each squad drilled bv arm signals
 According to officials, the work or training the members will not stop when the school season is over, for plans are being made for summer training camp where an athletic pro gramme will be held each week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10

reimbursement of the losses of planters in such zone as result Of tnls ac'loii' it was stated today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10

1 cup breadcrumbs
 5s lb. American cheese, grated
 s teaspoon salt Method-Mix cheese, paprika. salt and white sauce. Roll into balls and dip in breadcrumbs. Fry fin deep fat.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-21
LESS DEALING
IN PRODUCERS
III Will from High Prices
Shows Effect on New
York Market.
By BR0ADAN WALL.

New York. Jan. 2o.-Stocks closed
strong today after a session. of in
activity. Professionals were hoping
that the advance of the rediscount
rate invented by them last week
would be announced by the Federal
Reserve Board after its regular
meeting in Washington. No an
vance has yet been recommended.
Money renewed at seven per cent
nouncement was made, for no ad-
and was loaned as low as six.
Sterling went to within one-half a
cent of the lowest price ever known.
With Sterling at the previous low
record Wall Street Is expecting a
still further decline of Importance.
With the nationwide effort to cut
down trade. production Is likely to
be reduced at home. America Is In
no humor to buy anything abroad
A policy OF curtailment IL persisted
in by the banks will succeed beyond
question In bringing about a COM
mercial panic such as the political
bears Ia Wall Street 30 much desire.
1t was significant that the great
est activity today was in light
weight stocks. Famous Players was
really the market leader. 1t broke
AZ points and recovered 2.
Business is especially good in all
non-productive enterprises. In all
productive business the high prices
have created so much ill-will that
is setting in.
Sugar stocks were Ia good demand
with a sharp advance In Punta Al
iegre and moderate Improvement in
other issues. Sugar is becoming
more plentiful and prices are falling.