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The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10

So on. Through this porcess the General Soviet is four five times removed from the masses, and the General Council of 200 and the Government still removed for they elected by the General Soviet. While none who employ any one can vote in he first instance it is not provided that those whom they choose to membership in the various Soviets shall not employ labor.
 Can any imagine greater opportunity for
 nriguer designing politician to manipulate things?
 In this country not long ago amended our Constitution that Senator's members of one branch of Congress should not longer be elected by State
 Legislatures but that they should be chosen ty direct vote of the The other branch of Congress led always been so elected. We made that change because believed that to have the members of even branch of the National legislature once removed from the people destructive of popular control of the Government. While the chief executive officer of Nation is elected by Presidential Elect cls chosen by the people, and s theoretically, once removed from the people, from the beginning Prcsi- dental Electors have been chosen to vote for some certain person for President and they have never betrayed thse who elected them.
 No Government be truly representative of the cope unless the people choose the Government, and Constitution of Russia makes impossible for the poouly choose their Government
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10
Statesmen and Their Letters.
(New York Evening Post.)

(NeW
 In connection with Joseph Bucklin Bishops Theodore Roosevelt and His Time" it is announced that less than 150,000 letters by Roosevelt nave been preserved Thus must be record. Fifteen lot ters day for thirty years would be good deal for mere literary man. uncOncerned with politics, ranchng, war, state cares exploration. Jefferson has hitherto been regarded the most marvellous letter writer among statesmen. His private and official correspondence still existing ,O00 letters, though large sections of it have disap- peared; and many of the letters both learned and long. But Jeffersons correspondence covers nearly seventy years
 In due time We shall have edition of Roose- yelt's writings apart from the books he himself pub Ished-and how long shelf will be filled by the Jared Sparks who edits them? The simple fact is nat he introduction of private secrearal saffs has made it impossible to put any stateman's entire correspondence into print Completeness in publish ing the correspondence of like Roosevelt and wilson would be useless it would be imprac- ticabe.
 For all but historians and students politics the question of the literary value of statemans letters is of the greater importance. Franklins Jefferson and Lincoln's letters have become part the ra- 2ors literature. The letters of few if any states men in the generation before the close of the cen reason to believe that the correspondence of two heads of the nation since then will find more than l2ention in any real literary history.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10

consult his wife about his troubles instead of consulting a lawyer-that is, if he. has the right kind of a wife.
 Another Damli Once upon a time ! man who held political job died of overwork.
 Once in while a wife will let her husband have the last word-when 1t comes in the form of an abject apology.
 The grouch who put in all his time last Su inner wishing for Winter is now putting in all his time wishing for Summer.
 People are so fond of bull and salve that Thermometers and News papers are always being abused for cling the truth.
 The Prosperity that most people can't stand is the Prosperity of other people.
 It doesn't matter how big loafer . man may be, you can always make le is overworked.
 A husband quits regarding his vile s a Jewel after he discovers that he is set in her ways.
 In a country town it is a cardinal 7ffense to spend money. But in d 3ity it is a cardinal offense to save t.
 In spite of all the articles she reads about Chefs preparing banquets -ou can't make an old-fashioned wo- nan believe that a man can cook as COOd as woman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10
Amid the Encircling Gloom.
Cincinnati Enquirer. ]


 In the midst of the of crashing kingdoms he recession of prices and the oncoming of tight CT 'tne7 # is refreshing to hear and then amid tGa hury-burly, tdngs of good things One of these comes from the land that Kipling called Cur Lady ol tho Snows'-and got himself disliked for so doing
 It announces the discovery, rather the hybrid- ea'ion of a wheat to which has been given :he title No, 10' but which is already becoming known the "farthest north" It can be grown with suc- at the sixtysixth parallel, nearer the pole than "heat has ever been raised This fact at once opens o raising vast stretches virgin territory and fnsures high constant in the worlds supply of bread
 From the Winnipeg laboratory and not the field came this welcome union of cereal grasses the one rom Manitoba and the other from far-of Australia which henceforth will carpet the present bleak and hostile reaches within the Arctic Circle with waving covers of life-nourishing grain. If there is lesson be drawn from this joyful integence it is that If encouraging layishly all schools scientific in struction, investigation and experiment in agriculture 9he such result that just announced will pay for &H that has before, just the Iowa professor who solved the of seed selection as the proper method of increasing the crop has added billions not millions-to the worlds wealth,
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10
MISREPRESENTATION IN RUSSIA.

H. G. Wells, the famous English author writing for American newspapers says the Bolsheviki govern nent in Russia does not represent per of the eople of that country
 And, under the constitution of Soviet Russia it would be marvellous thing if it should be rep sentative of the people. They have not government he people in Russia as we have it in the United St@tes. The voters there do not choose the men pho make laws and administer them In the first place who employs another can vote at all anything in Russia. The farmers who has a fred man is not voter, nor is the blacksmith or barber who utizes helper The who buys and sells for profts-he merchant the peddler the news toy, the junk deaer-are disfranehised The house wife cannot vote if she has girl to help her in hor duties.
 And those who vote do not have any voice il the selection of the General Soviet the central council or the Government They vote for members ol local or rural Soyets. These Sovies elect other scviets and the other Sovets still other Soviets and
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10

Tue announcement that Alaska will be separate forestry district after January 1st and that the dis
 rict headquarters will be Juneau with Charles H. GToly in charge is welcome news. It shortens up the llue between Alaska and headquarters at Washing ten and means that much less red tape it will bring Jaorc permanent residents and business and it will add to the influence of very efficient ahd wake official, because MT Flory's standing in his service will be higher
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10
Then It Hanpened

"I was wondering" unused the Cheerful Idiot.
 What were you wondering?" asked the Wise Guy.
 ''Why, I was wondering if I could describe a trip through the zoo as a beastly experience" replied the Cheerful Idiot.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10

Those who expect to contribute to the stock sub 8cription for the cold storage plant and to the fund to purchase a site for it, should make de cision to the amount and notify of the com mitleemen at the earliest possible moment. Juneau n.ast have the cold storage plant and canao afford to fail to do her part toward securing it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10
Oh. That ExpIains It!

Wilmington Newa-Journal)
 Why is it that the man who won't say six words in six hours when he is out with his own wife will say 60 words a minute when he is out with some other woman ?-Luke McLuke. A man cant talk all the time, Luke, and he has to have time some time to get ready for cases of necessity
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10

Ed. C. Russell, twenty years publisher in Alaska and today it's best informed newspaper man, " says the Alaska Letter. of the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. There you have it! Newspapermen of Alaska know who's who among Northern journalists!
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10
Fooey!

What's the trouble, George?" ask ed the Diner. You brought me the fish first and now you bring me the soup as a second course"
 Well, sir whispered the Waiter confidentially, q knew that the soup would keep a while. but I wasn't 50 sure about the fish
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10
Gosh

In the lists of decisions handed down by the North Carolina Supreme Court recently we find this one
 Harding vs. Cox, reversed"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10
'Eess Up!

Knut Hansum was awarded the Nobel Literature prize this year. We suppose you have read a great deal of Knut's stuff, haven't you? Neither have we
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10

There is talk of putting a Southern man in the new Cabinet That's the sensible thing to do and, besides Tennessee will feel that ste deserves it.-( Charleston News and Courier)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10

The first Assembly of the League of Nations has convened at Geneva. The report that Senator Hiram Johnson would get out an injunction seems to have been unfounded-(N New York Telegraph)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10

If there is any body that enjoys a good cry at a funeral it's MT. Bryan, if he remarks aboit the deceased don't always please the bereft relatives (KnoXyille Journal and Tribune.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10
Flaw. Flaw!

Isn't F Pluribus Unum' the motto of the United States" asked the For eigner
 Tt used to be-" replied the Ameri- can. But I think they have changed il to H ? O."
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10

It's a question whether the Hall of Fame helms Mark Twain much Mark helps the Hall of Fame (Charlestoi News and Courer)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10
Luke Mcl- uke Says

A man could save q lot of money and a lot of litigation if he would
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10

When Harding writes his memories he should in 'lue chapter on "Roughins It in Texas Birmins ham Age-Herald)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10

The hen that might be laying SIPS eggs and is not, would better not grow fat Boston Herald)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10
How Do They Get That Way!

Good & Tippy, have 9 near beer kali at Montgomery, Alabama.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10
Why Ruin a Good ocear?

Tom Cromwell heard two disgusted kentuckians discussing the recent election.
 q wish some one would chuck that Bryan into the ocean," said the First Keatuckian.
 Whats the use?" sighed the Sec ond Kentuckian. Hes SO dam dry he'd float"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10
Famous Lies
By Luke McLuke

Black. Campaign Promises. White. Statistics.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10

Our Daily Special It Takes A Wiee Man To Realize What A Fool He Is.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10

Names Is Names ViN T Rust lives in Bristol Va.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10
AW, GWan!

Dear Luke. There may be pretty good hunting elsewhere But yo' should C. R. Rabbits in Springfield Ohio.-Haig.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10

Secretary Payne discussing the proposition of wide. measure of local selfgovernment in Alaska in
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-10

-;T9e,7-F .TIoN GUARANTEED TO BE MORE THAN cCr7pr F THAT OF ANT OTHER ALASKA NEWSPAPER
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-10-22
HOW TO BECOME A NURSE

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Many pages are devoted to Hy-
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This 500-page book, bound l.
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Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-10-22


BY order o. the Knox Circuit
Court rendered e its August term,
1920. in the cas OF George II. Tay-
lor and sallie Miracle, Plaintiff,
,ainst
Netsy and Jane Munsey, Defendant,
will, as Mas Commissioner. on
the 25th day OF october, 1920, same
being the first day OF the Knox
County Court, ell at the Court
House door In Barbourville, Ken
lucky to the hiS est and best bidder
the following described property, to
satisfy the judg ment in said case,
and 500 probt 70 cost
Description:
A certain House and Lot in East
Corbin, Knox County, Ky, and
known as lot No. 80 as shown on
plat of East Corbin and is of re-
cord in the Knox County Court
Clerks office and bounded as follows,
to-wit:-
Fronting on Ford Street about 100
feet and bounded on the South by
George Terrell property, on the West
by Ford Street, on the North by the
property of Elisha Hines, and on the
East by vacant lot owned by -.
Said property will be sold on a
credit OF six months, the purchaser
to execute bond with approved Sc
curity, bearing interest at six per
cent from date, having the force and
effect of a judgement and retaining
o lien on said property until the pur-
chase money is paid.
WITNESS my hand this the 9TH
day of october, 1920.
J. Il. Jones, Master Commissioner
Knox Circuit Court.
Sale about 1 p. NJ. Purchaser
must execute bond as soon as the
sale is over, or the property will be
Immediately put up and re-sold.
49-St.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-10-22
MOTHERS Friend
For Expectant Mothers
Usep By TnaEE GENERATIONS
w.r. 20. soOs,sr o. rous,~ooo a.. r-- nsr. rss
sassrtlp Rssvuros Co., ptrT, SO. ArArrs, ca
COMMISSIONERS SALE

by order of the Knox Circuit
Court rendered at its August term,
1920, in the case of
j. s. Patterson Guardian, Plaintiff,
against
Sudie Miller, ETC., Defendant
will, as Master Commissioner,
on the 25th day OF October, 1920,
same being the first day of the Knox
Caunty Court, sell at the Court
House door in BarbourviIle, Ken
lucky, to the highest and best bid
der, the following described proper
ty, to satisfy the judgment in said
case and 500 probable cost.
Description
A tract of land in Knox County,
Kentucky, on the waters of Middle
fork of Richland Creek: beginning
at two white oaks on the corner of
lot No. s; thence with lot No. 5
81 w poles to a stake by the road I;
thence S 6 Il IS poles to a poplar on
the creek bank; thence s 2S f to
the top of the ridge to black oak
corner of ]. II. Jones; thence S 65 w
IL poles to a small hickory; thence
N 46 w IL poles; thence 8 w 12k
poles to a spotted oak; thence S 80
w 26 poles to a poplar and black
nals ihanpn NJ " 10
buckeye; thence N SIS w 10 poles to
a beech the same being a corner OF
lot Of Baptist Church.; thence with
the line of the church lot to the
State road; thence with the State
road to the beginning containing
80 acres more or less.
Said property will be sold on q
credit of six months, the purchaser
to execute bond with approved Sc.
curity, bearing interest at six pei
cent from date, having the force and
effect of a judgment and retaining 9
lien on said property until the pur.
chase money is paid.
WITNESS my hand, this the 7th
day of October, 1920.
J. r. Jones, Master Commissioner
Knox Circuit Court.
Sale about p. IN. Purchaser
must execute bond as soon as sale IL
over, or the property will be immed
lately put up and re-sold. 49-3t
Be an optimist. Confidence is in
fectious
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-10-22

BY order OF the Knox Circuit
Court rendered at It's August term,
1920, in the case Of
r. II. hewitt. Plaintiff,
against
N. Lazereff, Defendant.
will, as Master Commissioner.
on the 25th day OF October, 1920,
same being the first day of the Knox
County Court, sell at the Court
House door in Barbourville, Ken
lucky, to the highest and best bid
der, the following described property
to satisfy the judgment in said case
amounting to s1O1.S7, with interest
from the 18th day Of May, 1920, and
500 probable cost.
Description
1st.-The Lease and Lease-hold
estate thereby created on the farm
OF John Hammons on Little Richland
Creek in Knox County and bounded
on the North by the lands Of Byrley
Heirs, on the East by the land form
erly owned by Jack Fisher, on the
South by the lands of Enoch Mays.
and on the West by the lands of
Clarence Mitchell, formerly Gather
inc Valentine.
2nd.-The Oil Well on said land
together with the casing, tubing and
suckar rods.
3rd.-The Pumping Machinery,
engine. tanks, tank houses, lead
lines. Jacks and all other property
used in connection Herewith.
Said property will be sold on Il
credit of six months, the purchaser
to execute bond with approved Sc
curity, bearing interest at six per
cent from date, having the force and
effect of judgment and retaining a
lien on said property until the pur-
chase money is paid.
WITNESS my hand, this the 7th
day of October, 1920.
]. r. Jones, Master Commissioner,
Knox Circuit Court.
Sale about p. m. Purchaser
must execute bond o. soon as sale
Is over or the property will be i'm.
mediately put UP and rs-sold' 4s-st
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-10-22

BY order OF the Knox Circuit
Court rendered at its August term.
1920, in the case Of
=. John Hammons, Plaintiff ....
against
N. Lazeroff, Defendant, 49,.
will, as Master Commissioner,
on the 25th day OF October, 1920,
same being the first day of the Knox
County Court, sell at the Court
House door in Barbourville, Ken
lucky, to the highest and best. bidder
the following described property to
satisfy the judgment in said case,
amounting to $165.4S with interest
from May 18th, 1920, and 500 pro-
bable cost.
Description
1st.-Lease and Leasehold Estate
on the farm of John Hammons on
Little Richland Creek in Knox Coun-
ty and bounded as follows:-On the
North by the land Of Byrleys Heirs,
on the East by the land formerly
owned by Jack Fisher, on the South
by Enoch Mays, and on the West by
the land Of Clarence Mitchell, form
erly Catherine Valentine.
2nd.-The Oil Well on said land
together with the Casing. Tubing
and Sucker Rods therein.
3rd.---The pumping machine, en-
CINE, tank, houses, lead lines, jacks
and all other property on said land
used in connection therein.
J Said property will be sold on a
credit of six months, the purchaser
to execute bond with approved Sc
curity, bearing interest at six per
cent from date, having the force and
effect of a judgment and retaining
lien on said property until the pur-
chase money is paid.
WITNESS my hand, this the 7th
day of April, 1920.
j. r. Jones, Master Commissioner,
Knox Circuit Court.
Sale about p. m. Purchaser
must execute bond as soon as sale is
over, or the property will be immed-
lately put up and re-sold. 49-st
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-10-22
fWpl you Spend soc On Rat-snap TO
N Save $1,000

one soc package can kill so rats.
The average rat will rob you of $40
a year in feed, chicks and property
destruction. RAT-SNAP is deadly to
rats. Cremates after killing. Leaves
no smell, Comes in cakes. Rats will
pass up meat, grain, cheese, to feast
on RAT-SNAPs Three sizes, 35c, soc
|$1,25 Sold and guaranteed by Will
son Bros. and Grant Drug Store. Adv
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-10-22
Precinct No. s--Road Fork

Whether cattle. including stock
generally. shall be permitted to run
at large on public highways and in
closed lands in the said precinct.
Precinct No. 18-Himyar
Whether you are In favor Of max
Ing 1t unlawful for Cattle, Mules
and Horses to run at large in said
precinct
Pretinct No. 20--King
- Whether Cattle, including Stock
Igenor~lly shall be permitted to run
az large on the public highways and
uninclosed land in the said precinct.
~ v. BARGo, Clerk Knox County
Court 464t
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-10-22
REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD
VISIT OUR OFFICE AND
TRADE WITH US

because you know us.
because we have had 9 years
experience in the Real Estate Bust
ness.
S.-Because we know Marion Coun-
tvs Values.
i.-Beeause we take care of the
farmer and the farmers interest.
5.-Because We loan you money to
help you finance any farm that you
buy from us,
The c. W. HAGAN AGENCY
Lebanon, Kentucky
Cooper Building, Phone rs. 4stf
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-10-22
these Rats Wouldn't Eat My Best
GRAIN" Says Fred Lamb.

tits hard to keep rats out OF a
feed store. Tried for years. A neigh
boring store sold me some RAT
SNAP. 1t worked wonders. Gathered
up dead rats every morning. Bought
more RAT-SNAP. Haven't rat now
They wouldn't eat my best grain
when l threw RAT-SNAP around"
Three sizes 35c, coo, SIPS. Sold
and guaranteed by Grant Drug Store
and Wilson Bros.-Adv.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-10-22
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
SHOULD BE IN EVERY HOME

The National Republican is pub
lished at Washington, d. c. Is en-.
dorsed by all Republicans as the
Republican National organ and is
filed every week with authorized
publicity. Furnishes point of con-
the rank and file Of the party. No
Republican who desires to keep fully
tact between Republican National
Committee and national leaders and
posted on activities and plans of the
party can afford to be without it..
Every Republican should have his
home Republican paper and the Ma
tional Republican this campaign.
Together with the Mountain Ad-
vocate only $3.50 per year. If
The Advocate is an excellent med
ium for advertising the little things
you want to sell.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-10-22
James Stucly says, RAT Cost Me
1925 for Plumbing Bills"

We couldn't tell what was clog
ging up our toilet and drains. We
had tc tear up floor, pipes, etc, and
found rats nest in basement. They
had choked the pipes with refuse.
The plumbers hill was $125. RAT
SNAP cleaned the rodent out"
Three sizes, soc. 60c, $l.25. Sold
and guaranteed by Wilson Bros. and
Grant Drug Store. Adv.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-10-22
Doctor Cupid

That love sometimes cures dis
oeso d 4 fact that has been called
20 the attention Of the public by a
monument physician. Love Is not,
however. the cure for all women,
my q woman is nervous and
1abIe, feels1ragged down and
out for 10 reason that she
think OF.
bctor Pierce's Favorite Pre-
btion gives new life and new
Strength to weak, -out,
run down women. "Favorite
Prescription" makes weak women
strong and sick women well. 1t
Il now sold by all druggists in the
Urited States In tablets as well
% liquid form.
x Send 1Oc to DR.. Pierce, Buffalo
NY, for trial pkg. of the tablets.
: NASHVILLE, TENT have used
Or. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
and found it to do what it is recon-
mended to do. 1t did me more good
than the doctors. had several and
none Of them did me any good. DR..
Picrce's Favorite Prescription is the
only thing for weak, broken-dowr
women. / felt like a new woman
after taking it. I weighed los lbs.
and never felt better in my life
Mrs. AGNES TATUM, IFS l.. Green st.