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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-29
EXCHANGE
Nets Italian Riches.
With shoe String" he Buy. Inter
national Coupon, For Penny.
Worth Sin Cents Here.
FORTUNE NOW 1000. 600.

BOSTON Starting in with a
"shoe string" and cleaning up $4,000.
600 in few short weeks. all in per
fectly legitimate manner and in a
way that was open 10 anybody who
was bright enough TO seize the oppor-
tunity. reads bit like wizardry. Yet
that Is wha, Charles Ponzi. an Italian
resident Of this city. has done and in
addition has made millions for his
clients.
His scheme is so simple and so safe
one wonders why every body else
overlooked H.
Ponzi admits himself tina, he stun
BLEED on II by accident.
Buy. international Coupons.
He simply buys international cou-
pons. which are exchangeable into
stamps. taking care to buy where the
rates Of exchange are such that 81
Of American currency is really worth
81 or more By 30 doing he gets 81
or more for every 81 he invests and
is able to pay his clients who place
money with him TO invest. so per cent
in forty-five days on their money.
81 buy international coupons in
great lots by the hundreds Of thou
sands; By the millions" he said. "and
exchange them for postage stamps.
THE idea came to me last August,
when ! was contemplating issuing an
export publication. I had written 10
a person in Spain in relation TO my
proposed publication and in reply re.
eeived an international coupon which
was to exchange for United States
postage stamps. with which TO send
a copy Of the publication.
Cost Penny. Worth Six.
well, the coupon in Spain cost APP
proxima,ely the equivalent Of one
cent in United Stats money. could
get six cents in stamps for that cou-
pom here Understand. by the inter.
national postal agreement. the cou.
pom Is issued AS a convenience.
Il looked the coupon over 4
thought about It's value on this side Of
the Atlantic and It's value on the oher
side. said to myself:
III | can buy one Of these stamps
in Spain for one cent and cash IL FOR
six cents in the United States. just
because the rate Of money exchange
is higher here, why can't buy hun
dreds, thousands. millions Of these
couyonsG IN make five cents on
every one Of this particular kind. 50
why mott
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-29
FARMERS PLAN
POOL MARKETS
Would Include livestock
and Grain If Confer
ence Idea lis Devel-
oped.

Chicago, Plans for cooperative
markets Of grain and livestock de
velopment ~ better marketing facil-
tiles were discussed recently az a
meeting u the American Farm
Bureau Federation.
The organization plans perma-
nent bureau in Chicago vested with
authority to determine the best
means u disposing Of produce thu
cooperative efforts. This would
eliminate speculation and stabilize
prices TO the consumer, speakers said
we plan to organize local grain
interests in every State 50 that the
producers will have control Of the
grain until Il reaches the manufac.
turer," said J. u. Howard, president
Of the federation. This Is a fight
against the broker and the middle
man"
\ committee Of so farmers from
every State IN the Union will call on
Senator Harding and Governor Cox
with a request that they state their
position on agricultural affairs. il
was decided Friday by the National
Board Of Farm Organization.
Questionnaires already have been
sent 70 the candidates by the organi-
cation. which, according 10 officers
represented sixteen farm organiza-
lions with membership Of 1000. 900
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-29
Revival Service

Rev J. C. Strother Of Danville.
viii hold the fourth quarterly con
ference Of Burgin Circuit. at Mt.
Olivet Church Saturday. July 3lst.
3 90 7. NJ.
Preaching Saturday. 500 T. NJ
and Sunday 100 a. NJ by Bro.
Strother.
Sunday, r. NJ 5 o'clock We be-
gin our annual revival services at
Mt ohyet Church. We will great
~ appreciate your presence and pray
ers
IA. A. Langinn, y. c.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-29
FOR CONGRESS.

We are authorized 10 announce
col. FRANK L. RIPY. Of Anderson
county, a candidate for the Demo
cratic nomination for Congress in
this. the Eighth Congressional Dis
triet Of Kentucky. State Primary
Election. Saturday, August Z. 1920.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-29
New Agent.

Mr.. W. 5. Carrier has accepted
and Is now in charge Of the Western
Petroleum Company agency Of this
city. Mr., Carrier succeeds Mr.. Jones
Anderson and will make a splendid
agent. He is a hustler and his
friends will wish him every success
in his new field Of work.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-29

Tbs wus the former spelling ~
IetticuHt which meant the little or
short coat worn IN other days by
mrn Henry Y had petty coat
~ rid anmask With open sleeves AZ.
tsrSar,i the fashion. with skirt varin.
tious. was initiated by women. who
copied TIE gown. robe. frock. and
blouse which were al worn In the
tnt place ~ men.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-29

The land in Garrard County Is
good land. We nave good farmers
and they raise good wheat. We
mill this wheat into the best Of
flour II you would be home
booster, try our WHITE SWAN
Flour, you will yet the best Of bak-
ing results.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-29
Foreign Adverti.ins Represen,ssr~e
THE AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION
Rate. For Political Announcement.
FOR CONGRESS.

We are authorized TO announce
RALPH GILBERT, Of Shelby county,
a candidate for the Democratic nomi-
nation for Congress in this, the
Eighth Congressional District Of
Kentucky. State Primary Election,
Saturday. August Z, 1920.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-29

Those who have bonds deposited
in the boxes Of the National Bank
viii please hand same to me at once
that they may be converted into per.
manent bonds. This is very import
ant.
It. IS. &. Denny. Cashier.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-29
That fellow IS a hustler p

That fellow is a hustlerp'
4 Well might We say that Of many
q our enterpnsing citizens. They
deserve IL all, and more.
But in the background perhaps
there is one 20 whom even more cred
IL is due-the true and loyal wife.
who supplies the inspiration that
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-05
Hessian Infantry Has Been Known and
Celebrated Since the Earliest
Days Of History.

The chief strength Of the armies
OF the ancient Germans consisted in
their infantry. For infantry no tribe
was more celebrated than the Hes
SLAMS, or Catti, who dwelt In the dis
trict Of CatZenellenbogen, and were
better trained than all others to mill
tary discipline and to the maneuvers
of regular warfare. The Hessians
were not only very tall, powerful and
undaunted warriors, who intimidated
their foes by their fierce and terrific
aspect, but they also possessed Sc
cure military positions and were I'M
der a more strict obedience to their
leaders than any other troops.
Among the HessIans the young men
wore iron rings as badge Of servile
rank until the slaughter Of an enemy
had proved them to be deserving of
their freedom. They were accustomed
to leave the beard unshaven until war
like exploits had proved their man.
hood. Before battle war song was
chanted by the bards. who were the
singers and philosophers Of the Ger
mans.
Among the Hessians there was a
company Of young men who imposed
an obligation on themselves to be al
ways the foremost In battles, for which
service they were maintained by the
public cost. The troops were drawn
up according to clans or families, and
when 1t was possible the wives and
children Of the combatants were spec
tatOrs to the battle from some secure
place. The mothers exulted In bind
ing the glorious wounds which their
sons had received and the warriors
found their sweetest recompense in the
animated praises Of their wives.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-05
AUTOGRAPH Hunters Coup.

Autograph hunting sometimes
proves most profitable pursuit. Lud.
ovic Picard. French Bohemian OF
the sos. made Il steady income out VI
It for several years.
. One of his most successful coups
was accomplished With letter in
which he posed as ~ member of the
unhappy race Of the unappreciated
who is meditating suicide and seeks
for counsel and aid III this hour of
sore distress"
This drew a number Of celebrities.
including Beranger and Heine. Lscor.
daire sent him ten closely written
pages, which were promptly converted
into cash.
Dickens also fell victim OF his
wileS and tool; !he trouble to answer
him in French. Eventually Picard was
shown up in the press by Jules San
deau and had to seek another occupa.
ton.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-05

Pope Adrian Nv was by birth an
Englishman. and the only one Of that
nation who ever occupied the papal
chair. He was a native Of Langley,
near st. Albans, in Hertfordshire. He
was born before A. D. HOO, his real
name being Nicholas Breakspear.
He was said TO have left England as a
beggar, and to have become a serv.
ant or lay brother In monastery near
Avignon, in France. Here he studied
with such diligence that he was elect
ed abbot in 1877. He was made car
dinal bishop Of Alba In 1146, and went
to Denmark and Norway. Upon his
return to Rome Nicholas was unani-
mously chosen pope against his own
inclination, in November, 1854, hold.
ing that post until his death at An.
agni, September 1, 1850.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-05
Reality of Disease Germs.

Replying to protest from Lee
White, publicity department of the
Christian Scientists, against remarks
on the death from diphthera of a girl
under Christian Science treatment, the
Journal Of the American Medical Asso-
citation says: Had the nlne-year-old
girl been buried beneath load Of
bricks, even Mr.. White would have
suggested, we believe, that before CIV
Ing the Injured child Christian Sci
ence' Observation-Disclosures or present
the bricks should be removed. Whit
Mr.. White falls to realize is that a
Klebs-Loeffler bacillus IS just as ma.
terial an object as brick. 1t does
material damage, 1t is true, not by its
material weight, but by the equally
material toxins it produces"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-05
CALLING THE CATTLE HOME
In the Mountains Of North Carolina
the Note Of tho YodeI Is
Still Heard.

l sometimes wonder where the cattle
calls heard in the North Carolins
mountains came from, syllabies sedu-
lousy handed down from one genera
ton to the next, Winifred Kirkland
writes in the Outlook.
When the sheep come scuttling and
scurrying with sharp, hurried bleat-
ings across pasture sown with bowl
ders gray and shaggy as themselves,
the cry that brings them to the sailing
is "sheep-i-nan, sheep-i-nan." When
the cowbellS are near at hand, their
incessant clamor subdued by enfold.
ing tree and bush, there Is no need Of
calling the COWS home, but when these
are slow in returning from pasturage
in the long gold twilight, then the cat
tie call of the mountains Is cry long
to be remembered.
Some mountain woman standing by
the bars suddenly straightens and
breatheS deep, then utterS rich yodel
that rings and echoes far and far I'D
the black recessed covey where who
knows what mysterious evening herds
man holds the cows. Patient, far
reaching. musical, it summons until the
far bells reluctantly tinkle, and slowly
come nearer and nearer, presently
dusky horns and numbering TANKS
emerge from deep forest gloom. While
the cows shamble down to the home
gate from out the haunted ravine rings
the sweet bell note of the wood
thrush, Ginning on and on, at reeur
rent intervals, until full darkness pos.
sesses.. the forest, when another bird
begins, and the pathos Of the whip.
poorwill issues from the wood like the
swish Of an elfin fail.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-05
Ammonia by New Proeess.

An enterprising American has Sc
cured from the Italian government a
concession for the utilization Of 800
horsepower Of the Marmore cascades
near Terni, about seventy miles from
Rome, and maintains that he can turn
out heterogeneous plant food for the
Italian farmer at cost as low as 1
Ira per kilo equivalent to $OOs8 per
pound, with the Ira taken at its par
exchange value of $O193). 1t is said
that the falls are capable Of general
ing not less than 10000 horsepower
These are the cascades over which
Byron wnxed so eloquent in "Childe
Harold's Pilgrimage" Alfred 2. Den
mis-, commercial attache Of the United
States embassy In Rome, reports to the
department of commerce that the only
ingredients in the ammonia are water
air and electric energy.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-05
Simple Telephony.

An interesting development in tele.
phony Is new three-wire wall net
which operates on two ordinary dry
cells, says the Scientific American. The
telephone Itself Is built for the use
and pleasure Of youngsters. The in
stallatldn Is very simple, as the tele-
phones fasten to the walls with two
screws and there Is nothing more tech
nical for the boy to do than to follow
simple instructions In connecting the
wire with the posts on each telephone
box. The set will operate up to 1000
feet, instead of the usual 100 or 200
feet, II two additional dry cells are
employed.
Humble men who admit their igno-
rance get credited with more ignorance
than ia theirs.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-05
The One
Out of Ten
BY MERGED DE PIMA

(@. 1890. by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate ,
Mrs. Emery gave u dinner for her
sister Alice's chum, who was visiting
them. First among the invited were
Jack MILFORD, an old comrade, and
Howard Teller, distinctly eligible
friend of Jacks
People are apt to wonder what
formed the bond between Alice and
Mary Grant, for the latter gave first
impression Of merely quiet charm.
There was nothing forceful about her,
except, perhaps, an angle Of her chin.
As matter of fact she was an athlete
Of great skill withal, so modest that
only her few friends knew Of her Prov
ess.
After dinner the guests scattered be-
fore settling to bridge-the business
of the evening. A few gathered around
window. through which the flare Of q
street lamp attracted all. eyes to q
large machine outside the door. Teller
claimed ownership. re.,,v
Aren't you afraid to leave it out
there unguarled" asked one of the
men. .-,. ..s.,. ~. ...,,.
Teller laughed carelessly. Not a
bit! It's anchored, safe enough, with
the spark-plug out, and if should for
get to take that precaution. why
even down home, not one in ten Of the
boys cares to handle that carl"
you are an enthusiastic motorist,
Mr. Teller" interrupted Mary.
He turned and stared, unable to
| fathom her tone.
Jack spoke. "He's a fend, per.
petual break-the-record automaton ~
Cant help 1t, with that CARP
Jack, who knew Mary well, looked
question when Teller presently
drifted away.
Mary shook her head. Hes too
sure of himself-and others, I would
like" Her eyes twinkled as she
pulled Jack closer and whispered in
/ his ear.
DO your think you could?" said
Jack doubtfully. "You heard him say
mot one out Of"
I'm the one!"
but he said not one out Of ten "
I'm the tenth!" she declared con
ndently. IF only the spark plug hap
pened to be in"
1T would serve him right" admitted
Jack responsibility. "Ill Join you as
soon as I've telephoned Ben. I'll tel
him to meet us at Fox's Bend, but that
II we don't show up I'm twenty min
utes or less, we're not coming. He's q
regular old clam. and I'm sure of catch
Ing him. Wait for mel"
No fear! 1 need you as witness
You're sure
Coward" tainted Mary.
Not five minutes later, two figures,
Seeping well in shadow, steaIthily ap-
preached Teller's machine, Mary, a
httle ahead, made hurried inspec-
ZION Of the car before Jack reached
her side.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-05
HELPED OUT REIGNING BULL
Kindly Act of New Member Of Herd
Something the Keepers Had
: Never Seen Before. !,

Usually when q new bull is taken
into the buffalo herd ut Golden Gate
park in San Francisco his standing Is
promptly decided by a challenge from
the head OF the herd. The newcomer
either wins the fight and in turn IS ex-
allied to the rank Of sovereign or he
IS defeated and shown his place. But
a new bull Mogul, recently proved to
be an exception. He was two years
old, a fine example Of what q young
buffalo should be, and he seemed thor
oughly. content to mind his own bust
ness and to let the other bulls mind
theirs. No one would have known
that there was a new buffalo in the
herd. ...
One morning the keepers saw that
there was something In the mir. MOgul
was shifting round the re{Ening bull.
They were apart from the herd, heads
down, and were moving round slowly.
1t was the queerest beginning Of a
bnllfght that the keepers had ever
seen. 1t appeared as If Mogul would
knock out the old bull with one toss.
AS they moved round and round Mo-
> gul seemed to be hOrning the other
bull in the eye, and the other bull did
not seem to be making the least re-
sistnnce. Then they pulled apart and
Mogul put down his head.
The old bull had bunch Of thOrny
cactus sticking over his right eye, and
Mogul was horning it off RS best he
could with his clumsy short little
horns. Finally, after two more at
tempts circling round rs before. he
got the cactus off, and ench moved
away about his own business.
Communion
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-05
FIRST UNITED STATES COINS
"Fvglos." Made Of Copper. Were the
Earliest lssusd by Direct Au-'
thority Of Congress.

The "fugios" were the earliest coins
issued by the authority Of the United
States, and were Of copper. 1t was in
April, 1877, that the congress of the
United States authorized the board Of
treasury to contract for 800 tons Of
copper coin Of the federal standard
"agreeably to the proposition of Mr..
James jarvis, provided that the premi-
um to be allowed to the United States
on the account of the copper contracted
for be not less than II per cent" and
that "it he coined ut the expense of
the contractor. but under the inspeS-
ton of an officer appointed and paid
by the United States"
1t is presumed that this copper coin
contract was made as directed for on
Friday, July 6. 1887. the congress
adopted this resolution: THAT the
hoard OF treasury direct the contractor
for the copper coinage to Stamp on
device. viz: Thirteen circles linked
together and q small circle In the mid
die with the words United States
around 1t, and in the center the words.
We are one On the other side Of
the same piece the following device.
viz: A dial with the hours expressed
on the face Of II. n meridian sun above.
on one side Of which Is to be the word
'Fugio' and OH the other side the date
'17ST'; below the dial the words, Mind
your own business"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-05

what Dcuc the carr" ne sard.
Know old Ben's stable, close to
Fox's Bend?"
"Ycs," fibbed Teller.
You'll find your car there"
How do you notwithstanding n
ruse
I'm information, that's my bust
ness. The voice Softened. The car
isn't hurt. Good-by,"
Hold on.' cried Teller, but too late
lie sat down. half dazed, half angry.
Nov. who in" he mumhlah "who
laughs like that?' He called UPON his
memory. 4 dim picture met his eff
tort; girls quizzical smile, Il few
persistent, teasing questions. and the
echo of laugh which had held no
meaning for him at the time. but which
he now probed with interest. Il Won
0er! he exclaimed. "ImpOSsible! A
woman couldn't touch that car, above
all, not that slip of girl"
Jack, with whom he was STAYING.
found him whistling. ITS all right,
old man, I've found her." Jack stared.
Keller laughed. "Iler-capital LII"
"Where is it;"
'It:"
The car"
Blast the car" cried Teller. "I
mean-that is-not entirely. say.
! JacE, is she the sort that could do IT."
with sudden pleading. II just couldn't
stand Il let-down now!'
The maid handed Teller small
package marked urgent" Teller
opened 1t. The plug Of his machine
rolled TO The floor with a card scfib-
Died Information"
At the very spot described Teller
found his machine. "If she ,tidn't do
it," he mnttered. "rll never forgive
her!"
AS Jack had implied, Mary alone
was visible. "DiScOvered!" shouted
Teller. III greeting. and fancied he saw
her start. "My ear he added for her
relief. ut was the most mysterious
thing! Had your breakfast? Good
Want to take spin-and I'll tell YOU
all about it!
'Why-yes," said Mary
want to drive?" asked Teller. as
they started.
mp cried the girl in surprise.
why nOt?' he continued coolly.
Lots easier by day.
"Since You took my car. you'll have
to include me-"
Again Mary laughed, this time a lit
tie uncertainty.
a wave of confusion seized her.
But had no idea you'd take 1t this
way!" she blurted.
"Never can TELL" retorted Teller. 1T
takes all forms"
II just couldn't resist" murmured
Mary, and grew furious because It
sounded like an apology. "You seemed
$3.50"
"A regular boaster," admitted Teller,
proving his sportsmanship in the con-
fession ''but you can't say I'm not a
good SPORT
I'm not sure" said Mary slyly. MAY
I driver" she added, with apparent ir-
relevance.
You drive-back home, If you like"
he commanded. "Well start fair, all
over again; just to prove" he light
ened his. tone, that I am q good
sport; and a good fighter" But Mary
only laughed again, the same low CUR
gle that had teased his ears and mem
DRY; this time, however. with some
thing Of culver in it that thrilled him
to the hope Of victory.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-05
celluioid Collar SWIMMING Aid.

The umid beginner can learn to
swim in ten minutes, il IS claimed, II
he wears about his neck the new
"swimming collar"
This collar, rs described in Popu-
lar Mechanics Magazine, consists Of a
cylinder Of transparent cellu1old.
about eight inches high. Across the
bottom IS ccmentcd Il rubber sheet
with n central aperture. The edges
Of the aperture lit snugly about the
neck. Thus the new swimming aid
holds the head above the wafer, and
recommends itself to fair swimmers
because ii keeps the hair dry.