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The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27
Luke Mcluke Says

Every time ten columns of Cures is printed in the newspapers about ten lines of space is given to preven- tatives
 Once in a while a man offers to lend you S5 when you don't need it so that he will be in position to touch you for S25 some other day.
 When a 10-cent girl sues a 10-cent man for $100000 for breach of prom ise, we wonder. if there is such an animal as the American Sense of Humor
 Once upon time the Perfect Wo- man married the Perfect Man. And thirty days later each was nagging about the Imperfections of the other.
 We are mighty glad that the rain bow has but seven colors If it had seventy, some girls would wear them all at one time
 If people only knew how much a good listener is loved, there would not be so much talking done.
 Pull line of baby talk on her ten days after marriage and she'll
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27

To attempt to emphasize the value of the work of the Red Cross would be superfuous effort EV- eryone knows of this great organization knows of its purposes and achievements, achleVe- ments which works of mercy and helpfuiness stand unrvaled in the annals of human service
 The present. call for subscriptions will be heard and responded have all others. In thls clty the appeals of the Red Cross always have been met with generous response the part of the citizenship The present drive should prove that the heart or the community still is with the doers Of good works A dollar invested is dollar dedicated to nobest
 The permanent character of the Red Gross organi- zation is the best that suffering contlnu- ously will relieved by the intelligent ministraons of and who have dedicated themselves to it's alleviation.
 Dollars often are spent for things which bring small return or none all. But dollar invested the Red Cross at least will play the divident or satsfaction.'j tS-g t,
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27
PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES BOY
 SCOUTS.

President Wilson recently signed personal letters Of reorganization and commendation to 53 Boy Scouts scattered throughout the States Territories and pos session of the United States. The letters were ad- dressed to the Scouts who made the best records n the sale Thrift and War Savings Stamp in their various states during the 1918 Savings Campaign These tokens of personal recognition of the service the youngsters delayed first by the Presidents trip to France and later by his campaign in behalf the League of Nations and his serious illness. However. the President never forgot his agreement with the boys America supply these prizes for their efforts, and he dictated and signed the letters at the earliest possible moment his duties and his health NaH'a permit, in order that his part of the contract -4sA fulfilled.
 The delay had added to the value of these tokens in the eyes lucky recipients and the letters doubtedy, will give added impetus to their efforts and those of their fellow Scouts the campaign to promote savings and investment in Government Say ings securities which is in progress throughout the country, and which Secretary of the Treasury Houston has announced will continue throughout the next year.
 The text of the Presidents letter is as follows My dear Young Friend:
 It gives pleasure to tell you of my
 deep appreciation of the intelligence and con-
 soientious manner in which you, mem
 ber-of the Boy Scouts of America have
 cured subscriptions for Thrift and War Say insf Stamps
 You have won the distinction of having secured such subscriptions during the
 1918 War Savings Campaign than any other Scout your state
 .'You have exercised courage courtesy, thought and untiring effort and in so doing have set an example for all boys-an example that will surely aid in the growth val uable qualities of mind and heart
 T thank you in the name of the whole country and I wish to convey to your par ents, your community and your Boy Scout organization, my appreciation of the train ing that has developed in you such a fine spirit of wholesome and loyal citizenship.
 Cordially and sincerely yours
 WOODROW WILSON" Over $45000 00O worth of Thrift and Savings stamps were sold by Boy Scouts in the 1918 Cam
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27
APPROPRIATE ACTION.

The Juneau Commercial Association did very ap- propriate thing yesterday when it adopted resolutions endorsing action the Secretary of the Interior in appointing George A. Parks to be Chairman of the epar Snenta Committee, and in Informing Sec retary Payne of their action. People are prone to forget give expression of their feelings and to praise when they are pleased with the acton oi officials bu5hey rarely backward in giving ex- presson to their dspleasure when they not pleased The appointment of MT. Parks was so ap- propriate, and sets such fine precedent that the people of Alaska will lose opportunity to serve the Territory if they do not make known their ap- proval of the action in way that cannot be mis taken.
 MT Parks appointment purely in the interest of the public service There politics in 1t at all. It the selection of a man whose training has teen along the special lines that especially qualify him for the work he will have to do And with it all he is an Alaskan by experience and preference.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27
Good Work of the Railroads.
Cincinnati Enquirer. ]

Evidence that the railroads moving freight with more facility, and are accomplishing more in other directions than done under Government management, accumulates with each months reports of operations. The records of mile tons, made in July, 1000 900 900 above the previous ord held by July, 1918 Latest statistics also show that car loadngs have been increased by two tons, and train movements by average of eight tons. The daily movements of freight trains have been in- creased two miles, and the week ended October g is signalized by the heaviest tonnage movement of fituminous coal in the history of transportation in this country The number of serviceable cars com pared with the total number owned by the railroads, has been brought up to 92.8 per cent which is 1.6 per cent above what it was year
 In no more forceful way is the improvement over Government management shown than in the terminal situation. At the time the roads given back to their owners there approximately 100000 loaded freight standing terminal tracks wait ing to be forwarded October this number had been reduced to 41,135 and of these about 5000 were held at seaports awaiting ships in the overseas
 trade to which to transfer their freight The terminal situation, therefore, is considered in effect normal and the actual congestion negligible. But, better all this for the future of the service is the reported increase of efficiency in operations, both in rolling stock and employees, and in the cooperation secured from shippers
 The attitude of the public in demanding the re- turn of the roads to private operation, the vigorous pressure upon Congress by all rail trans portation and the resultant action of Congress are having full vindication. The railway management ts are justifying the confidence held by the public and the shippers in their ability to improve a situation iii spite of strikes and minor labor agitation en- gineered by the advocates of Government ownership who. are seeing their most dependable arguments dssipated by the results from private management.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27

hug you for an hour. But II you pull tn same line of talk on her ten years after marriage she'd run you for an hour.
 A woman will pray to be led away from Temptation and then she Il walk right up to the millenry store show window.
 Woman was merely a side issue when she was created. But nowa- days she is the whole thing.
 Why is it that a man will get full or Red Eye. and then blame his ornery actions on his Red Blood?
 We will always believe in the men folks until we discover that they are wearing baby ribbon around the necks of their undershirts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27

paign The best record made by c. Schuyler Tarbell of Ithaca New York, who disposed of stamps aggregating $77,215. James Campbell of Lorraine, Ohio, second with salse of $49,425 and Edward Stevenson of Newark, New Jersey third with $41,551
 Western Boy Scouts whom President Wilson con- graduated were: Ted Miller, Clarksdale, Arz.; Shep pard Berkowitz Los Angeles Calf; Joseph Mccarthy, Wallace Idaho; Edward Maxwell, East Ely, Nevada
 R. Otterheimer, Portland, Oregon Lawrence Bunkley, Salt Lake City Utah; Willie Bridges, Hoquiam, Wash
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27
Then if Happened!

About the only time a Scotchman ever gave an Irishman a good beating sisted that Scotchman had to wear kits because his feet were so big that he couldn't get pants on over them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27

Why should Boston worry over an alleged error of 1000 in the Federal of her population when for 290 years her best hold been quality? = Boston Herald)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27
Paw Knows Everything

Paw Knows Everything
 Willie-Paw, what is the difference between wages and a salary?
 PawTWell, when l used to get wages I saved a few dollars each week. But since I have been getting l salary, I have to borrow a few dol- lars each week, my son.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27
CHOLLY MACk'S I SAYINGS. l

Instead of having furniture antique, most of us have it tick.
 We uphold the politicians that after thy're elected they hold up.
 Some men are born wealthy, some labor for wealth and others fsh-for suckers.
 Looks like the nickel might acquire some dignity before the winters
 He who laughs last usually has long wait
 Bandits hold up patrons in New York cabaret That must be name for the proprietors.
 New fall coats being advertised to fit any figure Wonder if they'll fit salary.
 Job very patient but-there were no tele- phones in his day
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27
Cheer Up, Georue!

George Bailey's comment on the election make the lamentations of Job sound like merry jazz. The only comfort George gets out of it all is the fact that the campaign and cleo tion were William J. Bryanless.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27
Foolish Man!

(Noshville Tenneseean)
 A man buys shoes to fit his feet. But woman buys shoes to fit her ankles.-Luke McLuke Uh-huh. But here are some men who apparently buy shoes to fit their hands and gloves to fit their feet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27

The w. c. T. U. will now wage a war against home brew If they knew how undrnkable the stuff was, they wouldn't waste their time knocking it. tCeveland Plain Dealer)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27
Hooray.

The Kentucky State Rebekah Asso- 9iation, in session at Maysville, Ky, ias elected Mrs. Maude Sourbeer, of Owensboro, President and Mrs. A. Sein, of Ft. Thomas, Vice President.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27

Get your of the Red Cross mem- bcrship rolls. No good American afford not to be member of this great organization
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27

When it comes to plums it is safe bet the supply isn't going to within mile of the demand- Cincinnati Enqurer)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27

If there is anything in the old belief, burning George Parks
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27

Thanksgiving Day is of the past. The next thing in order is to give attention to Christmas shoppng-and to do the shopping home.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27
Firms Is Firms

c. Liver operates the Liver Butcher Supply Company, in Omaha, Neb.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27
BITS OF BY.PLAY By Luke McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati
 Enquirer
The Wise Fool

There's nos place like home" observed the Sage.
 "Yes,' agreed the Fool. But it usually takes married man about forty years to realize the fact"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27
Our Daily Snecial

Married Men Seldom Think That They Know It All.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27
Famous Bones

Ham. Wish. From.
 -Head.-J. L. Park
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27

Instead of having furniture antique most of us have it tick.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27

Some men are born wealthy, some labor for wealth and others hsh-for suckers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27

Looks like the nickel might acquire some dignity before the winters
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27

New fall coats being advertised to fit any figure Wonder if they'n fit salary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27

Job very patient but-there were no tele- phones in his day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27

We uphold the politicians that after thy're elected they hold up.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-27

Bandits hold up patrons in New York cabar That must be a new name for the proprietors
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-27

'cr more than the figures ,.ow offer
o1, however. 4 great deal OF the cot
ten planted is late, and late cotton
does not always make a good yield
= seldom does. There is time yet for
he crop % 20 backwards. in fact it
has already g ne b&cSwa:.l, sad the
weather is not now especially favor
:h!e fGr me growth and maturing of
.o%ton.
. Cur idea is that the cop N this
section Will not be as abundant as
ONE people think. Most OF the farm,
crs will make a great deal less cot
ten than they are now counting Or
If this be the case, and if the farm.
e"s are prepared to hold their cotton
off the market for better prices, we
expect to see cotton sell considerably
higher.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-27

to public school receipts feT the sckol-
astic year 1920-21.
In order to improve school condi-
ITEMS. educational leaders planned
last March to raise $2,00O,OO0 more
for schools half of which voters and
tax payers from the various districts
we're to be asked to supply. They
have, Mr.. Swearingen says, furnished
more than this sum.
The legislature was to be asked for
s2,090,OQO. Such public school ap-
rrcpriation by the law makers would
add S1,000,000 to the nearly S1,001,-
GO granted by the general assembly
IN 1920. With these increases the
public schools of the state will have
hetween S6,50O,000 and $7,00O,O0O
next year. At least $12,000,000 will
ta needed, however, Mr.. Swearingen
thinks, before an adequate standard
caa be established and maintained in
our educational system.
The 16 counties yet to report are
Aiken, Calhoun, Chester, Chesterfield
Darlington, Fairfield, Florence
Greenville, Hampton, Horny, Ker.
shaw, Lancaster, Oconee, Pickens,
Sumter, Williamsburg.
The time for filing these . reports
expires August 81.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-27
A NEW STREET.

A new street is being opened from
Greenville Street back towards the
Harrisburg section. The new street
joins Greenville between tile residen,
ces of Col. McAllister and Col. Vii,
son Johnson. The street is being
made wide enough to accommodate
the largest automobiles, anc as it ex-
tends through a considerable acre
age of land now used Tor Tarming
purposes, it will open up many new
lots on which homebuilders may
build.
The street is designed as something
Of training ground for those pec-
pie who hope to live someGay on
Greenville street. Those who reside
on it will be, as it were, in a state of
probation, and if they come through
al right they will be qualified to take
up their residences on Greenville
street as fast as the old aristocrats
now living on the latter street pass
away.
Those who wish to get started in
the right direction should come early
and avoid the rush.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-27
GREAT NECESSITY FOR
SAFE CROP ESTIMATES

Never before was there greater
necessity for dependable crop esti-
mates nor was there ever a time, es-
pecially in South Carolina, when
farmers should study government
crop reports more carefully than to-
day. For since the appearance of the
boil weevil in most sections of the
State many farmers are already ask
!!:g themselves and making other in
quiries as to what they shall plant in
ne place Gf cotton, especially those
H::y ct",SmplaLe a reduction in acre
-, .::,::.t year. To know Just what the
'..:.,..:cc.. cC..Ul acreage should be
,....1.;i -. > .... Ggtar problem con
J.: -. ...&l!y every farmer of
Ike Sac. aad the date for it's so!u-
On c;,:not pe postponed. lie must
c+.ae oIc way - another within the
.:a%t :Iw months. Wal the solution
pe corI.c.., VII :: be pa.:::.S;;:y cor
rect, or will it be failure? We feel,
as already suggested, that an intelli-
gent and careful study OF govern
= crop reports by farmers and
business men will contribute !n"c.: m"cs
et6wards knowing just what crops to
substitute in place of cotton wher-
ever there is to be a reduction IN
acreage, for from these reports far
mers will be able to learn just what
crops are being planted in other
places, the acreage and production
of each, the prevailing prices and
the probable demand for same at har-
vest time. With this information the
farmer will know to plant those crops
in which over-productfon is hardly
probable and thereby obviate the mis-
take of planting some crop already
grown to such an extent in other Sec
flows to meet the probable demands.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-27
WANTS TO KNOW HOW
THE CANDIDATES STAND

E. C. Meschine of Lowndesville is
right after the candidates for the leg
islature pertaining to the matter of
good roads. He wants the voters to
know just how they stand on this
important matter and as means to
this end he has addressed the fol-
lowing letter to each of the candi-
dates. His letter reads:
Dear Sir
Will you please, peruse commu-
nication / have just sent to the Press
and Banner in regard the road ques-
ton.
- must be understood that the
reople desire to have ali the roads
Of :;:e county, without any exception,
.I;1 ii shape first, before they en-
::%e - the present one road i'm
:, ',:vement scheme.
We think We are entitled to the
.o:n;oH Of the candidates for House
= Representatives on this extremely
important matter.
Sincerely yours,
f. C. Meschine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-27
MOTHER STOOD CHILDREN
AGAINST WALL AND FIRED

Fresno, Calf, Aug. 26-Eight
ear Old daughter of Mrs. Laura L.
.3:.'awn IS dead, and Mrs. Brown and
,:cr ten year old son are injured Sc.
:..ousiy as the result, the police assert,
o: shots fired today by Mrs. Brown.
According to the police, Mrs.
Brcwn blindfolded the children,
s:ood them against the wall and fired
1 SHOT gun on them. Mrs. Brown has
tccn under treatment for a nervous
disorder for some time, the officers
are informed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-27
NECEG ATTACKS S-YEAR
GID DAUGHTER OF FARMER
'.-'' ~r~~.
..A3IE.

G., :r3ho-s, = C., Aug. 26-An
uni,', .:;;i!cd negro who early today
atts ~'::cd the eight year old daughter
of ..om;re~t farmer of Elon COL
legc. va" here, was captured two
hou:S later by posse OF more than
$50 ci.i2cns and is being taken to
Gra::yr,. :~c:--Aing to telephone ad-
vicg hrro this afternoon rom Elon
College.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-27
THE PRICE OF COTTON
The price of c9tton is not as we
would have it. In this section, and


e-c-ywhere else over the South, the
cope have planted VITA the eXpec-
.ut.va tl.ai :hey would get forty
cents pea pound 10. their cotton.
Unfortunately they nave bought .e:-
:.lize-s, a..el help, and so.:e 20 otncr
expenses Us il .n:s price VS. :. Ger
;4inty. Pc, PIC have not &:opped 10
think that the price o. Ole commoi.-
y could not stay forever h:gn ii The
prices cf other commodities dropped.
We have not expected mat cotton
would sell FIR forty cents per pound
this fall, not if 4 crop commensurate
with the amount planted and the a.
mount of fertilizers used was made.
The season was almost unprecedent-
ed for working the crop, although
the time for planting was Delayed by
the rains in the early spring. The re-
suit is that for the last month the
prospects of large crop were never
thought to be better. The price has
fallen from forty-two anc forty
three cents to twenty-eight cents for
spots.
Just what is to be done ABOUT the
matter does not yet develop. We be-
lieve that the present crop will sell
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-27
FIFTEEN UNITS

The announcement from Clemson
College that fifteen units of prepar-
atory work is required of applicants
for entrance into that institution
will be welcomed by those of US who
are interested in higher education in
South. Carolina.
The University, the Citadel and
Clemson College should do college
work, and there is no room IN any
of these institutions for high school
work
We cannot expect our colleges to
take their place with the colleges In
other states if we do not make the
same entrance requirements as do
these colleges. What is true of the
state schools is true of the denomin;;-
tional colleges in the state.
For several years there has been
a laxity in the entrance requirements
by the colleges of this state which
has made college work proper an i'm
possible task. It has been stated, as
an excuse for this fact, tnac to make
stringent requirements for entrance
would keep a great many students
out of college, and such would be an
injustice to them But there is an
other side to the question. The man
who has already paid for preparatory
work for his son and daughter and
who sends him, or her, TO Z college
to do college work is entitled to have
that work done. If the colleges, n
stead of giving them college course.
are engaged in trying to teach other
students high school subjects, 'thsn
they are not fulfilling their obliga-
tions to those students who are pre-
pared.
And there is no better way to get
good high schools and good prepara-
tory schools in this state and else
where than to stick to the entrance
requirements in the. colleges. The.
high schools will then be required to
DO the work and the people back at
Lone VII know it if their particular
high school is falling down ON the
job.
We hope that the time is coming
vixen the young men and women of
the state may secure first class col
Jege education in South Carolina and
no. mnot be forced to 60 ou'Siue VII. IN, 0sa,e
in order to attend class Ca ~:
lege. 1t is reflection upon US that
such should be the case, but such is
the case at present:
Clemson has opened the way for
better things. Let US hope that the
other colleges will get in Line, and
that those students who are admitted
to the colleges, be they Few or many,
may be able to obtain the same ad-
vantages as are obtained in the first
class colleges in other states.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-27
-. &c :e>m =: rr:ct. t.caIy Svery
:aIs: u ,ycrk--lv:cre Monry
Needed Next Tca:.

IA .:Ud, lerGYts from IL county su-
=. .luents oi education have not
e.. ,,>.:i fled with John F. Swearin-
ale superintendent of educa-
.. I4iS omission makes it impos-
.. Nr. SHearingen says, to COM
pile school statistics properly.
-. 80 reports alrcady On hand in
@ic&te ! heavy INCREASE in enrolment
md i corresponding improvement in
II .&EdaGce, 4 regrettablc abbrevia-
t;oH of the school term, :; gratifying
growth in school income, and the lib
2ral increase in teachers salaries.
The number of districts voting To-
cal school tax or increasing an exist
ing tax during the last 1Z months
viii probably reach 900 or more. The
revenue accruing from these local
- w "a more :han 100000
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