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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-09-09
WRONG SIDE OF THE BED"
Setting Foot on the Floor
When Arising.

In olden days 1t was believed 70 be
very bad luck to see the new moon re-
flected in looking glass or window
pane. Mirrors were regarded by our
forefathers as the most effective
means of divining secrets. There is
tradition that the gunpowder plot was
discovered by Or. John Dee, Al famous
magician of that time. with his magic
mirror. There is much curious folk
lore about the bed. Bedsteads were
always placed parallel to the planks
of TIE floor as 1t was considered UNI
lucky to sleep across the boards.
There is belief among the Hindus
that those who sleep with their heads
to the north will have their days
shortened. Yet some people say they
always sleep sounder when their heads
are placed to the north, and a Scot
fish physician once declared that,
when he failed by every prescription
to bring sleep TO invalid children, he
recommended their beds be turned due
north and south. The phrase ito get
out of bed the wrong way" originated
In an ancient superstition which re-
garded II as unucky to place the left
foot first on the ground when getting
out of bed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-09-09
TO MEET THE EMERGENCY
Younsster Had Little Difficulty Max
ing Up His Mind as to What
He Would Do.

As the old lady strollcd on the cliffs
near seaside town she came across
lad dressed In the well-known
scouts rig.
What do they teach you in the
scouts?" she asked him, with beam
ing smile.
ITO be manly citizens, and true to
king and country" replied the lad
promptly.
"And what are you going to be when
you grow up, my little man?" went on
his self-appointed examiner.
"A soldier, TO fight for the king"
was the patriotic reply.
very brave" applauded the old
dame. "Now, suppose you saw the
kings coach dashing along, with run
away horses, straight toward the
edge of this cliff, what would you dor
The youngster eyed her In disgust.
Evidently she was one of those people
who never imagine boy has any
sense. He determined 10 settle her
once and for all. so he replied:
I'D shut my eyes. and sing, God
Save the King London Answers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-09-09
LITTLE DIScOgRSEoF WORTH
INIT
Short Sermon Net Delivered From
Pulpit, but Des9vIng of YOUTHS
Serious cdsideration.

On Vanity-Boy, II gives me consid-
cradle pain when / discover that you
are putting ON airs and endeavoring
by the way you walk and talk TO inn
press people with your own impor-
lance. For as | see life IL Is no par
icular credit TO the duck that sw,ms.
or 10 the songblrd that sings where
fore should the young man who has
been endowed with brains make boast
that he uses them? That which is
natural 10 man should In no way be
made 10 appear unnatural.
Don't strut and pose as one that is
better than another. For In what is
natural to you, you may excel, but
what is natural 10 another would
make you appear ridiculous. The ac-
tor beasting because he acts would
be like a fish making much of the
fact that he can live under water.
Take this tip from me--take pride
In your work, but be not proud that
1t is you who accomplishes It. 1t is
one thing TO deserve praise but an
other 10 insist on getting 1t. And keep
this truth forever in mind, since one
man is given the gift TO play the vio-
lin, and another to write and another
to paint and still others are endowed
with strength for heavy tasks. and
others to lay brick for houses, he who
does his best in the work he is fitted
to do has no right TO lord IL over his
neighbor who is serving the world In
his way To brag that you have brains
and use them is like Dragging that
you have lungs which inhale and ex-
hale and eyes that see and heart
that beats.-Detroit Free Press.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-09-09
Too Early.

Friend wife was coming In on the
4 n. m. train and, of course, my alarm
clock failed TO register. II was exact
ly four when I woke up and, dashing
out TO the garage, started the engine.
Still half asleep, | threw the clutch
into reverse instead OF first speed and
whirled through the back door and
part of my neighbours yard. bringing
up with bang almost In the middle
OF the sleeping tent where my neigh
boris family spent their nights. My
wife certainly found warm reception
when she reached home. The whole
neighborhood was out to welcome her
following the riot.--Chlcago Tribune.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-09-09
HAD USE FOR HIS MILLION
Zeb Would at Least Employ II 10 Good
Advantage. as Far as II
Would Co

A party of baymen gathered round
the stove In little oyster shack on
the Great South bay started the old,
old question of what they would do
IL they suddenly came into possession
of $l,0OQ0o0. Some bought great
ocean-goIng yachts; others endowed
schools, and one even offered to CON
tribute his to help out the govern
ment.
The question finally came round TO
old Zeb Banks, noted as the ne'er-do-
well of the fishing neighborhood.
"And now. zeb. you've been keeping
pretty quiet" one of them said. "Just
what'd you do If you had million dol.
lars?"
well, l don't know 'zactly." re-
sponded Zeb reflectivcly as he spat at
the stove. II reckon I'd pay IL on my
debts, s far as Il enthusiastically
Evening Post.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-09-09
"cleopatra,s Needles"

Cleopatra's needles are two Egypr
tan obelsks Of red syenites which
we're transported from Heliopols to
Alexandria IA y. c., where they re-
NAMED until 1877, when they were pre-
sented TO the governments OF Great
Britain and the United States by the
Khedive Ismail Pasha They bear In
scriptlons Of Thothmes III, about
1900 b. c.. and Rameses ii. One
stands on the Thames embankment,
London, the other In Central park,
New York city. This one Is about 69
feet high; the base is seven feet sew
en- Inches square and weighs 200 tons.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-09-09
pooket Book stranaeIy Lost.

A young woman dropped her pock-
ct book containing $40 down the ele-
vator Shaft OF a Hartford, Conn, busl-
ness building. Thorough search was
made for IL, but the pocket book was
not found until two months later. It
was resting on the elevator weight so
that when the elevator went down the
pocket book went up. and II was dis
covered by accident by man who
was looking down the elevator well
from the top story 10 see If the car
was coming up
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-09-09

The harbor Of Odessa. N soutt Rus
STA, ~ formed by several stone piers
aud long breakwater and is pro-
tected in every direction. II Is the
oply port In southern Russia where
ships draYing 30 feet can come N
rectly to the docks, and the docks are
large and better equipped than those
Of any other Black sea port. The
depth is IS feet On one side aud - to
IL on the other.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-09-09
Her Make. Believe poa.

A little girl stood at the bottom OF
the stairs calling:
Here, Fidol Here, Fido"
man who likes puppies stopped a
moment TO see what kind Of pet the
little girl had
When The pet made its appearance
he exclaimed In surprise:
Didn't | hear you call II Fido7"
Eyes" the little girl replied com.
placently. II know It's a cat, but
am having It for dog '-Y Youngstown
Telegram.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-09-09
Still Unsubdued.

Marian had formed the bad habit OF
sucking her thumb. Her parents had
wasted considerable time and energy
trying TO cure her Of this,
The day that n little sister arrived
IN the home her father said: Now,
Marian, you must never suck your
thumb again, as the baby might see
you. and do II. too"
Marian coolly replied: "When
want TO suck my thumb I'll turn my
back on her, and she will never know
anything about e."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-09-09

"You don't seem to take the same
interest IN your work that you did at
first remarked Farmer Corntossel.
II take as much interest as ever"
replied the hired man. But what's
the use OF my tryin to do so much
work that I'll get unpopular with the
rest Of the hclp2"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-09-09

With the antiseptic, fascinating Cutl-
curt Talcum Powder, an exqulsitely
scented convenient, economical face,
skin. baby and busting powder and
perfume. Renders other perfumes SUI
perfiuous. One of the Cuticura Toilet
Trio (Soap. Ointment, Talcum) ADV
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-09-09
The Roll Gail

Mrs. White Why, what is the mat
teri
Mrs. Green--My husband did not
return home last night and I'm afraid
he's starved to death, because he had
only S100 with him.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-09-09

Men are like pins-no good when
they lose their heads.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-09-09

The fearful unbelef is unbellef in
thyself.--Carlyle.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-09-09

At last reports Lord Mayor Mac
Swiney Of Cork had not succeeded In
starving himself TO death In Brixton
JAN. but was growing mysterlonsly
stronger The riots in Ireland an.
efforts elsewhere in his behalf did not
cease. bui the British government fat
ly refused 70 release him. Frank p.
Walsh. chairman Of the American com
mission for Irish independence. after
an interview with Secretary Of State
Colby. made the curious assertion that
Mr.. Colby has promised 10 "endeavor
TO do something and do Il quickly" In
behalf Of the prisoner. What any
American official can do properly, in
the circumstances. is a puzzle.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-06
CLUBS ASSEMBLE
 EXHIBITS TODAY HIGHEST GRADE PRODUCTS Farm Clubs in Keen Rivalry for s25O
 in Prizes by City's Business Interests.

At noon today, six of the boys and girls farm clubs of the county had partially placed their exhibits at the courthouse for the club fair Thursday and Friday, arranged by Home Agent Miss Ella Posey and County Agent T. M. Williams and at which prizes total ing $250 are offered by Conway busi-
 ess firms and individuals. Miss Po-
 ey declared that the products brought h by the boys and girls are of the highest grade and will undoubtedly make the exhibits the best shown in
 his county. Ten other clubs are to ring in exhibits before the fair is completed. Shady Grove, Enola, Pleas ant Valley, Caney and Pickles Gap clubs are the ones which were first on the job, bringing their exhibits to the courthouse this morning.
 The club fair, which will be given the circuit court room, will be open
 O the public from Thursday at noon until Saturday at noon, when all of the articles will be taken down and returned to their owners. Award of prizes probably will be completed by Friday at noon. A cordial invitation is given to all citizens to call at the courthouse during the days of the fair and the public is also invited to at tend a short exercise which will be given Thursday night. H. F. Hess of the State Normal School will direct community singing by the boys and girls at that time, and program will be given by club members. Moving pictures and stereopticon slides of an educational nature also will be shown, rounding out a brief program of en- te1tainment for the club members as well as the visitors.
 Prizes offered at the fair, the list of which already has been announced, are given by the following named firms: Bank of Conway, Faulkner County Bank & Trust Company. Farmers State Bank, S. C. Smith, Frauenthal @ SchwarZ, Plunkett-Jarrell lGrocery Company, Newborn Brothers, the Craig Company, the Log Cabin Demo-
 rat, E. H. Ward X Company. W. NJ. Harrell & Company, Mrs E. L. Hin l n, Mrs. Nettie F. Hoss, Simpson Douglass Machinery Company, the Fair Store, Mayor W. D. Cole, Gree
 on Drug Store, Terry Drug Store, H. C. Carter, Durham 6 Company, Bah her < Company, Lincoln-Jones Elec-
 ric Company, Harton & Smith, Dun- away & Bradley, D. O. Harton,, Mode & Clayton, H. B. Ingram, Cole &
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-06

Company, Barnes Studio, James Busi- ness College, Owen & Downing, City News Stand, B. T. Clfft, R. A. Key holds, Albert Dollahite, A. F. Milan, New York Store, A. J. Thompson & Son, Conway News, W. w. Vest moreland, Anderson Book Store and Bell Telephone Company.
 Miss Posey asked that Conway citi- zens be informed that tomatoes and berries canned by members of the girls clubs will be on sale during the fair, and can be bought at reasonable prices. All of the products offered for sale were canned from selected toma- toes and berries, it was said, and are first class
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-06
GUY

We have beeu visited by a small frost and had some reai cool Weatn= CT
 Making sorghum, gathering corn anu picking cotton s the order oI the ia.
 Mrs. Mary Allen, who has been cor fined to her ead Ior so1eae. oaEs .W.aa,Hng S-0W.E.
 Paga lay uaaty ard m at Dr. A. j. Glover sunday. M Henry was looking for a house 65 5ta ID, as ne will oe the ns.uclpa Of the Guy high school this winter. We are expecting fine term of schooI
 j. W McNutt and Clombus Haggar of Springfield were here Sunday
 Mrs. Il. w. Montgomery, Wno has been living in different parts of Texa and Oklahoma since early spring, has returned to Guy.
 A. A. Steward and family spent Sun day at the home of Eugene Shilling and wife.
 Mrs. Will Canister of Greenbrier Is stopping with her daughter. Mrs. Hur- bert Allen, a few days.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-06
PRAISE BUCHHOLZ'S WORK.

Studies and researches in biology made by Dr. John T. Buchholz of the University of Arkansas, formerly pro. lessor of science at the State Normal School, are quoted in textbook on bio- logy recently issued at Philadelphia Dr. Buchholz is cited by the author, C. Stuart Gagar, director of the Brook lyn botanic gardens, as an authority in this field. Dr. Buchholz is gen erally recognized as one of the origi- nal investigators in this field, and some of his work has appeared in the American Journal of Botany.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-06
Wednesday, October 6, 1920.
GIRLS PICK COTTON
 FOR CAMPAIGN FUND

Two dollars contributed to the Dem ocratic campaign fund through the Log Cabin Democrat today by Misses Czerda and Lois Turner represented money which they had earned by pick ing cotton. The young ladies are pop ular teachers and, not being in school at present, they decided to serve their country doubly by responding to the great demand for help in the cotton fields and using part of their earnings to aid in a Democratic victory. Their father, R. L. Turner, also sent in a contribution of $2 at the same time. H. Isaac Anderson contributed $1, mak- ing a total of $5 for the day.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-06
BRANNAN.

HeaHa is reasaea eaod at th writing.
 Fae Charlie Wa5b of Rose Bu5 f.et 1js reFI.ar appointment at Bran Haa sunday.
 Rev. j. < Moore of this place at enaea the s5ste association og Free will Bapusgs, at Hoxie. Ark. last week
 L. N. Pankey visited his mother on the Mountain Sunday.
 nGraodma" Rusa.ae, wbo has been sleyne at Mr. Paneey s for the last week. has returned heme
 Garnet Per of Rosebud nas ad through here en route to Gndees suq- day,
 #arrent Hiu of -se.t Moua.au visited his brother Suraav.
 i. f. Mercer .It manufacturing orooms
 la Gfa is shu in the horse swap ing lu Hess.
 Cotton seems 10 je a dull sale. es- pcta.'v a. our I,Je lo .a towns and 1t seems to be caus.a4 d considerable amount of unrest among these who nave 1t 70 dispose of. Anyway, it. q fact that i is impossible for any one to totcas. a Ge. .n as ta Wave- will end whether upward or down ward, But there is one thing cer. tain, if il continues to lower .u pree 1t will in do douat cause more un rest and much Iess business through out the whole country at large.
 Miss Bronie Owen is attending higa school at Quitman.
 Ercel Evans of Enders was can vassing thi seommunity Saturday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-06
COTTON GROWERS
 MEETING OCT. 27 CRISIS CONFRONTS SOUTH Association to Consider Plans to Check Sale of Cotton at Depress-
 ed Prices.

Little Rock, Oct. 6.-At a meeting of the executive committee of the Ar kansas division of the American Cot
 ton Association, held here yesterday,
 call was issued for a statewide con- ference of all citizens interested in
 the marketing of the cotton crop to
 be held in Little Rock, Wednesday, October 27. It was agreed that the cotton growing interests of the south are confronted by crisis, and that there are conditions which are fore ing the price of cotton to point far below the actual cost of production. To meet this condition, the cotton as- sociation is conducting a successful ampaign throughout the state for the erection of warehouses, both tempor- ary to meet the emergency, and per manent to meet the requirements of subsequent seasons. The executive committee agreed that the cotton bales properly warehoused and insured has no superior as collateral for loans and that the cotton when warehoused commands greater financial respect than that which is permitted to lie in the open, Some of the south's most proinent financiers and planters are to be invited to attend and address this conference. Similar conferences are being held throughout the south.
 Every possible effort" says Harv- ey Jordan, secretary of the association, must be made to stop the sale of spot cotton in every country throughout the belt if the drive against the price of the staple is to be checked"
 Further details of the conference are being worked out and will be announc- ed in a few days. Governor Brough will issue a proclamation calling up on the people throughout the state to attend this meeting.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-06
ROUND MOUNTAIN.

Molasses making is over here and everyone is picking cotton.
 Misses Lydia Seyier and Stella Wood of this place spent Saturday night in Conway guests of Miss Alice Nelson.
 w. 0. Wood and family motored to Conway Sunday.
 Miss Nettie Barley left Saturday for a visit to re atives at Blytheyille ArK, and Dyer, Tenn.
 Misses Ruth and Clara Chroue n visited friends m Conway Saturday n aht.
 Mss Laura Haa returned home sun day attrr spending Jae week wl.a her ir"'ber HNaa Hal of near Con. way
 N Alic. Nelson spending the week with Miss Stella Wood here.
 October 6.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-06
MASONIC LECTURER
 VISITS LOCAL LODGE

Grand Lecturer Baker Clark of Lit. tie Rock, representing the Masonic grand lodge of Arkansas, is here for a series of lectures on Masonry tc members of Green Grove lodge No. 107 the first of which was delivered last night. MT. Clark will lecture daily at 10 a. m., 3:30 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. today, Thursday and Friday. Friday night he will confer the entered ap- prentice degree upon a local candi- date
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-06
GREENBRIER.

Mrs. Emmitt Mobbs spent last week at Springfield,
 Lynn Mobbs and family of Lollic were here Sunday.
 Several attended the Nazarine Bap- tzing at Donald Ford Sunday.
 Fred Wilson surpr sed h.s many friends Saturday night by getting marrrd to Miss Lizzie Batson of Shady Grove, We wish them much happ ness.
 inc congreqat on wll "pound' the 'astor al tha Baotj~t church Saturday Everybody is invited to help.
 Mrs. Judge Deberry is improving Ltre Iva L.ebiong returhed tc chool Monday
 October 6.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-06
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES.

Remember the teaching service to- night at 7:45 o'clock. Immediately following that service the elders and deacons will meet to attend to some important matters. On Friday even- ng at 7:30 o'clock all the adults of the congregation are invited to get-to- gether meeting at the church. Re- treatments will be served by the La dies Aid Society.
 R. L. Jetton, Minister.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-06
SUSPECT ITALIANS
 OF CHICAGO MURDER
(Bv Tinted Press ]

Chicago, Oct. 6.-The body of A. C. Mack, insurance adiustSr employed by local company, wayfound today in Lake Michigan. Police believe thaJ Mack was murdered as a result of re cent adjustment of claims made against the company by Italians at Detroit. Since the adjustment, it was said that Mack has received several threatening letters.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-06
BUREAU 10 STATE
 us. CENSUS TOTAL
(By United Press)

Washington, Oct. 6.-The 1920 popu- lation of the United States will be announced by the bureau of the census Thursday at p. m The time of the announcement was given in an official statement by the bureau today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-06
FOREST FIRES BREAK
 OUT IN WISCONSIN
(By United Press>

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct 6.-Forest fires are raging in at least two sec tions of Wisconsin, with great dam age to property. Around Oneida, 10 miles south of Green Bay, destructive fires are raging and efforts to check their spread have failed Other sec tions report fire of more or less de- structive character.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-06
ST. LOUIS LIVESTOCK.
tBy CnIted Press)

NbY UHIltu T FtssJ
 St. Louis, Oct. 6.-Cattle: receipts 6,5O0, market slow and steady, beef steers $575 to S1675, cows and heifers $4.50 to S10. Hogs: receipts 10000, market steady, good to heavy S15.25 to $15.50, bulk sales S15.4 to S16.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

J. L. Turner, 36, and Miss Vashti Virginia Lee, 23, Little Rock.
 W. E. Stockman, 9, and Miss Eve lyn Aycock, 9, Little Rock
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-03
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET WAS DRowsY

New York, June 2.-The stock market was in a state of suspended animation during the greater part of today's desul- tory dealings transactions for the full session scarcely totalling 450,000 shares.
 Price tendencies were mainly down ward again, although losses, except among selected issues, were partly retrieved when the money market developed un- expected ease and the short found it ex- pedient to cover.
 Call money opened at 8 per cent, re- fiection of yesterdays sharp rise but relaxed to six per cent. in the last hour on surplus of offerings, to which out of town banks made substantial contrlou- tions.
 steadier tone prevailed in foreign exchange, especially the London quota tion, which rose ahort ! cents to the
 ound over yesterdays final price on heavy purchases '. l.~4la4iu biI.S. The Paris rate also recorded material inn provement, but marks reacted.
 Advices dealing with industrial condi- tions were conflicting, the equipment companies reporting moderate buying, while additional curtailment of operations was indicated in the woolen, cotton and leather industries Larger deliveries of finished steel and iron products reflect further relief in the freight situation.
 Aside from the relative firrnness of low priced rails and pressure against in- vestment issues of that group, stocks showed no alteration from their recent hesitant tone. The moderate rally in the hnal trading made greater headway in speculative issues than among standard shares where net declines ruled Dullness in stocks extended to the bond market, with Liberty issues experiencing further depreciation, in some instances yielding one per cent. Speculative or convertible railroad bonds were firm and l foreign issues were featured by the strength of Anglo-French 5's. Total sales, par value, aggregated $12,45o, 600. Old U. s. bonds were unchanged on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-03
American League.
Eastern LsaHus.
TWO CAMBRIDGE MEN HAD
 STRENUOUS TENNIS MATCH

London, Eng, June 2-During the recently played covered courts cham pionship tennis tournament at the Queens club here, two Cambridge uni versity undergraduates met in what proved to be very interesting and strenuous match. One of them, S. c. Wu, is a Chinese student, and the other young Australian named H. G. Mccarthy who was strangely re- miniscent, both in appearance and playing methods, of the late Anthony Wilding. Mccarthy had good fore hand and fine service while Wu, like all Oriental wielders of the racquet is possessed of good wrist action, timed the ball well and placed beautifully. The Australian won the first set 6-2 but the Chinaman took the second pick as easily. Mccarthy won the third set 7-5 but Wu evened matter in the fourth which he won 6-4 Wu's playing throughout was very steady but Mccarthy made many mistakes losing the final set and match to the Oriental 4-6.