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The courier-index., 1920-04-30

r=z--- S=c x wor,o crysn Deyc-n -ee-.- hilton the man working in the excava- tion. The men talked 1t over gravely and decided that one of the number must be sacrificed that the other three might escape.
 They drew straws. By ironic chance C., the one of the four with more than an ordinary reason for escape, drew the shortest straw. His was the assignment. One of the others. pro- claiming himself unattached, offered to take his place, but c. refused. In the few seconds after his election he had formulated a scheme that might give him something of chance to escape the slab when it fell.
 He took down short piece of plank. This was insufficient to stop the rush of the big stone, but he thought that, in breaking, the wood probably would delay the fall long enough to permit him to squirm out of the way. Prop ping it in place, he grimly worked the slab until 1t gave way.
 It struck the plank, breaking it. Jumping back, G. endeavored to get out of the way. He succeeded except for his right hand. This was mashed until 1t was scarcely recog- nizable as a member. Grfttfng his teeth, he made no outcry, however. but turned to the work that yet re- mained.-E. T. Bronedon. in Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The courier-index., 1920-04-30
ALL FOR FREEDOM
Desperate Chances to Escape
 Taken by Prisoners.
Even When Almost Certain Death 10 Faced, convicts Have Been Known to Go On With
 Their Efforts.

Pepper got his cognomen from his method of highway robbery. Walking along the street in the evening, he car ried an unlighted pipe between his teeth. When, in some lonesome spot, he saw pedestrian stop to light a cigar, Pepper would accost him, asking him to hold the match" When the fellow traveller obliged, Pepper, instead of lighting his innocent-l0oking pipe, turned it toward the eyes of his vic tim, and blew hard. The pipe was of special construction and filled with red pepper. The victim, blinded by this horrible assault, could do nothing to defend himself until relieved of his valuables.
 With two terms already behind him, Pepper was sent to Clinton. There he immediately began to plan an escape, and in his plans exhibited great clev- erness.
 He worked in the clothing shop of the prison. One piece at time, work ing over period of eight months, Pep per stole complete civilian outfit from the shop. The ensemble he hid in his pillow.
 Banging his way loudly, Pepper made for the warden's office. Without even knocking he stumbled in. The warden happened to be very busy at the moment, but this did not deter Pepper. five come to sell you some meat !" he declared confdentially.
 "Sergeant!" bawled the warden, take this d----d pest and throw him outl He's bothering mep The ser geant came fin and removed the ob- strepercus meat seller, dumping him outside the gates with force and relish. 1t was not until Pepper was across the 20 intervening miles to Canada that he really allowed himself good laugh. Pepper stayed out of the clutches of the law until five years later, when he was foolish enough to return to New York.
 At the same prison great courage enabled another break-out.
 Near the prison laundry stood an empty barrel. Taking the bottom out of this, four prisoners took turns at tunneling.
 After two weeks of intermittent work they reached the wall, and exca- yated a small chamber there for work ing purposes.
 Finally one of the huge slabs was ioosened, and worked forward to a point where 1t was almost about to topple into the excavation.
 Here terrible difficulty became ap- parent It would be perfectly simple to release the slab. but the second t3
The courier-index., 1920-04-30
THREATENING TEACHERS

Miss Estella M. Scharf, 33 Pop lar Avenue, Woodlawn, Wheeling, w. Va, teacher in the Ritchie School, wins the fifth weeks prize of $50. She submitted: THIGH the teachers aim has been, COST them what it may
 OF strength and patience, yes, and
 health,
 LIVING without thought of self. WE have been a faithful band; NEED much more be said?
 INCREASED expenses must be
 met;
 PAY so we can keep from debt" "
 The fourth weeks winner in the supplementary teachers contest in Canada is Miss Jessie I. Thompson, 452 Old Orchard Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, Canada:
 After four years in university and four years teaching experience I receive $12.50 per week. The wo- man who scrubs the floors gets $2.50 day, meals and carfare. She can wear her shabbiest clothes; l must set my pupils an example of neat ness. Why bother with an educa- tion?"
The courier-index., 1920-04-30

Judging from the protests against prohibition, the ancestors of many Americans came over in schooners. Columbia Evening Missourian.
The courier-index., 1920-04-30
JEFFERSONvILLE

No scarcity of water and air out here. Some of our stormy nights the many people living in tents re- ceive their full share of air willy nilly Not much complaint of their tents leaking now, as they are good tents, well pitched.
 MT. T. E. Stanley has sold out his store and farm and will give possession in a few days. They will probably move to Helena where two of Mrs. Stanley's sisters live They are excellent neighbors and their many friends are sorry to lose them from the community.
 Messrs. Coppilge and Creighton Lyle have made a number of busi- ness CD trips several miles distant of late and have had the hard luck of being caught in some of the worst of our storms.
 Frank Lyle writes to his home folk that April rains in Ohio can not be excelled by those in. Arkan- sas.
 School closed the 23rd inst. The attendance was good the last month considering the overflow was on the entire time Only five pupils gave up on account of the high water. MT. T. E. Brewers children and others living in the southern part of the district were brought by boat to the ridge this side of Bear Creek. The Lyons children from the Big House" on MT. l.. M. Osborn's plantation came the five miles in their ''put-put" boat, mak- ing some short cuts across the fields.
The courier-index., 1920-04-30

Our business is growing very sat- isfactorily, thank you. The high standard of our meats, groceries and vegetables, the excellent service we always endeavor to give our patrons and the reasonableness of our charges account for regular in- crease in the number of our cus- toners and in the volume of our business. Willis Grocery and Mark ct, Phone Ill. *tf
The courier-index., 1920-04-30
BIDS WANTED

Bridge Junction, Ark.
 March 27, 1920. Bids for cutting weeds on levee will be received at this office until noon May 1st, 1920, and then pub licly opened. Certified check for 5% of the amount of bid must &C., company each proposal; work to be- gin about June 20 and be com- pleted. by September l, 1920. Information will be furnished up- on application to H. N. Pharr, chief engineer, Bridge Junction, Ark.
 ( H. D. TOMLINSON, President St. Francis Levee Board.
The courier-index., 1920-04-30

sFrench Pretender Enters Butter Trade" according to headline, and lit is suspected that there are sev- |eral pretenders in it over in this
 |country.-The Labor American On- |dianapols.)
The courier-index., 1920-04-30
"NO Other Chill Tonic EUer GdUe
 Such Satisfaction
IS HOW OKLAHOMA MAN IN. DORSES SWAMP CHILL AND FEVER TONIC.

Mir. Harve Smith of Haileyville, Okla, tried various chill tonics, but found nothing that equalled Swamp Chill and Fever Tonic. He says this famous remedy never failed to cure his chills.
 Thousands of others who once suffered from malaria, ague and similar ailments praise Swamp Chill and Fever Tonic as strongly as MT. Smith. For 20 years it has been the one never-failing remedy.
 Swamp Chill Tonic acts quickly and surely. It seldom takes more than three days to break up chills. And no purgative has to be taken with 1.-the medicine itself acts gently and agreeably upon the liver and bowels.
 There is no calomel in Swamp Chill Tonic-nothing but purely vegetable ingredients and iron. It is tasteless and pleasant to take. Numerous physicians prescribe it regularly-they know it is the best remedy there is for malaria, ague, chills, fever, colds, grippe, etc.
 Dealers everywhere sell and rec ommend Swamp Chill Tonic. The price is 60 cents. Try a bottle.
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The courier-index., 1920-04-30

In the light of recent events, we Think it is more appropriate to re
 Her to certain well-known politi- |eal entity as "The Slick Man of |Europe. Columbia Record.
The courier-index., 1920-04-30

The City Shoe Shop, W. s. Chin ault, is the most popular shoe re- pairing shop in Marianna because it turns out the best work, does the work on time, guarantees every job and makes it's charges reasonable. *29
The courier-index., 1920-04-30

Extraordinary reversal of form Little boys who grow up and think that teachers ought to be given enough to live on.-New York Evening Post.
The courier-index., 1920-04-30

The problem of colored unem- ployment in the south will soon be relieved by the demand for dele gates to the G. o. P. Convention at Chicago.-New York World.
The courier-index., 1920-04-30

Rub the joints with BILLIARDS NOW LINIMENT to relieve rheu- matism. It penetrates the flesh to the bone conveying it's soothing and restorative influence to the spot where the pain exists. Sold by Harrington Bros. eff
The courier-index., 1920-04-30
LAXATIVE CHILL TONIC

Superior to others because it not only destroys all ma larial germs and purifies the blood but is a Liver Regulator as we'll. It is gently laxative so you don't have to take cal omel to move the bowels.
The courier-index., 1920-04-30
STOP THE "FLU"

Drive out every bit of turk ing malaria and cleanse the system thoroughly. A weak ened, malarial system offers little or no resistance to h. fiuenza. Kill and drive out the germs and prevent it.
 If your druggist hasn't the genuine, send 60 cents in stamps and we'll mail you a bottle.
 6Oc a bottle at Drug Stores
 JOHN SCHAAP & SONS
 Fort Smith, Arkansas
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-22
PRINCESS PAT HEROES
 SENT TO VANCOUVER

VICTORIA, B. C., Dec. P (by Asso- ciated Press) .-Sixty-fou men, form ing a detachment of the famous Prin- cess Pat regiment, are to be stationed at Work Point Barracks, Victoria Most of the members of the detach- ment have arrived from London, On tario.
 Major Clark, who came here in ad- vance to make arrangements for the men, is one of the very few officers who fought through the war with the regiment and remained alive.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-22
HORSES HAUL HEAVY
 LOAD WHEN AUTOS FAIL

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. P (by As sociated Press) ).-'Horses came back into their own and replaced the auto mobile for brief time here recently when team of twenty heavy draft animals pl0dded up Market street drawing a fifty ton door to safety deposit vault being constructed in a new bank building here.
 Be,ics said the load was one of the i;.;s.y;ast avar handled through San Francisc6s streets. The rHoor IS thlr- ty-two feet Wide and rested III a truck built especially for the haul
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-22
DAY SPENT HUNTING
 NETTED GOOD RETURN

CUTBANK, Mont, Dec. 22 (by As- soclated Press).-Otto Hintz, rancher of the Headlight district cleared one thousand dollars recently when he took a day off hunting. He bagged eight timber wolves, which bring bounty from the state of $125 each.
 Ask for quality bread, the City Bakery's' famous Cream Loaf.
 Advertise in the Dany Times
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-22

The baby will be served and his mother delighted at Christmas time with little gifts convenient for hold ing safety pins, A doll and basket are shown in the picture each sus- pended by ribbons for hanging them. Little rings attached to the feet, hands and belt of the doll accommodate pins If several sizes. There are assorted pins in the basket.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-11-11
New Salary Law.

The new law regulating the salaries
OF county officials becomes effective
January LIST. 1t affects the compensa.
ton of the clerks of the circuit and
county courts. The pay of the county
clerk will be $1,000 per year and of the
circuit court Sl,4OO a year. Salaries
OF the sheriff and prosecuting attorney
were fixed by law that became opef.
alive January LIST, 1917, the former be:
ing paid $4,000 and the latter Sl,2u
year since that time. None OF these
officers are allowed to collect fees ioor
their own emolument, but all fees COL
lected by them are to 90 into the State
treasury. Assistants may be supplied
any of the above officers except the
prosecuting attorney.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-11-11
STATEMENT

OF ownership required by act Ul
Congress of August "a, 1912, OF Inc
Shepherdstown Register, puoliSisl
weekly at Shepherdstown, W. Va 'V'
October |, 1920.
State of West Virginia,
County of Jefferson, SIS. .
Before me JOS. Il. Trout, = \o'".!
Public in and for the State and c0um'
ty aforesaid, personally apDcHiol VIII,
b. Snyder, who having been duly '"I,n
according to law, deposes and SAYS ,,-,
he is the manager of the ShepheTIs.'.O",no
Register, and that the following i,
the best OF his knowledge and ne.'S, -. %
statement of the ownership, etc" u ~" ,,s
aforesaid publication for me 0"''
shown in the above caption, TOW, .i,..,.
D That the name OF the punt
er, editor and managing editor -.
Snyder and the name o! th-
manager is Vim b. Snyder. --.isr
~ That the owner is II J.. o'' iisrs
81 That the known ooHI'''~''
WIN. B. SNYDER
Business Manager.
Sworn to and subscribed OS'"''
this Sd day Of November, ~, ,,,r
My commission expires No''"'
IL, 1927
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-11-11

Boswell is headquarters ''F ''
BY the pound, 25 cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-11-11

The farmers Of DownsvilIe u.s. .n, in
have agreed to permit no hunting ,5s
that district, in order to pre-" which
further spread of hog cho.I."' They
is prevalent in the c0una:. nor
themselves will do no num- I..'r IN.
will they allow outsiders TO 'o''''
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-11-11

10 close the estate, the undersigned
attorney for the devisees of the late
MISS Ida E. Adams, will offer al public
sale, to the highest bidder, before the
tiotei IMrs Shipley'S), in Shepherds.
town, w. Va. on vs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-11-11
Saturday, November 20, 1920

al o'clock p. m, the real estate in
SAID town, of which she died seized and
possessed, consisting of lot of land
fronting on the north side OF German
street 81 feet, by about 200 feet deer
the Improvement wherein consist of y
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-16
IN MEMOiRIAM.

In memory of our dear mother,
Mrs. Martin Abrahamson.
Home IS not home, for mothers not
there.
Angels have taken her out of our
care;
Lark is her room, empty her chair
She has gone to that home so peace
full and fair.
Gone and the seasons to come and go
Wreathing her grave in blossoms and
snow.
Snow on her breast that sheltered us
so
Cruel and cold as the bleak winds
that blew 70 sr
Sleep, mother sleep, thy tolls are Ger
Sweet be the rest so oft needed be-
fore
Well we have loved you, but God
loved you more.
He called you away to that bright
happy shore.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-16

Mrs. c. S. Boice and son Dom
aid went to Csicago Thursday on a
visit to her daughter. Donald will
go from there to Ann Arbor, Mich,
where he will spend the summer at
the home of his sister. Mrs. A. J..
Braun.
DIR. Urban returned home Fri
day from Fort Dodge where he at
tended the annual communication of
The Grand Lodge of Masons.
Il. w. Brunt arrived home Sun
day from Chicago. where he had
been on business and taking in the
convention doings. ..... .
Gust Haugen, Roger Stoskopf
and Royal Rygg went to Des Moines
Monday after five bort cars.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Hexom ar
rived home yesterday from their
visit at Rochester, MINI.
Karl q. Fisk, the optometrist
will make his next visit to DEBORAH,
On Thursday and Friday, June "a
end 25, at Winneshiek Hotel. adv.
Horace Weiser is expected home
tomorrow from college. His brother
Charles will be home in July, and
10th boys are anxiously awaited by
the DEBORAH base ball fans.
Everett Huntsberger is up from
Elgin on visit to the home of his
sister, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Mean
drews.
Gavin Hjerleid is here from
Blair. Wis. enjoying vacation from
banking duties.
Atty. E. R. Acres went to Can
ada Saturday, where he has some
law business to attend to.
Rev. Father Hogan, of DEBORAH
and Rev. Father Sampson of Bluff
ton, went to Dubuque Monday where
they will spend a week in retreat.
John Hagen returned to Lake
Mills Monday after a visit with his
brothers here.
Mrs. Philip Johnson and baby
returned home to Fargo, N. D. on
Tuesday, after a visit here with her
mother, Mrs. D. Biddinger. \
%. w. Holm came down from
Minneapolis yesterday on visit to
his family.
Cash paid for eggs at Reum's
market. If.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-16
LOCAL ITEMS.

Mrs. Patrick Hogan went to
Davenport Thursday on visit to
Che home Of her son James
y -Mesdames Martha Thompson,
Elias Erickson and Theo. Anderson
went to eresco Saturday on visit
& Misses Alice Bolson, Palma Hau-
gen, Alma Sorsnson and Katinka
Auen went to Fayette Saturday to
attend summer school,
n Miss Dorothy Moore returned to
Minneapolis Saturday, after weeks
visit with Miss RELY, manager of
the DEBORAH Coat and Suit Store.
John O'Neil arrived home on
Saturday from Lauburn. Canada.
where he bad been for the past six
weeks looking after his land inter
ests.
H. B. Montgomery, Of the Motor
Supply Co. arrived home Thursday
from a Business trip to Minneapolis.
Mrs. E, Sanaker and daughter
went to Chester Monday, after a
visit here. 81
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Christopher
and son Darwin, of Scranton, N. d.
who had been visiting his aunt Miss
Mary Christopher and uncle Post
master F. E. Biermann, went to
Minneapolis Monday to visit his mo-
Ch,.;1tanha,,
Miss Elizabeth Louise Johnson,
Of Washburn, N. d. who had been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Sayre
returned to her home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. w. Haas and
daughter Margaret and Mr.. and Mrs.
d. H. Hill and daughter Darlene
went to Cedar Rapids Sunday for
several days visit with Mrs. Hills
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Peters.
Miss Pauline Shepherd. Of
Cedar Rapids, has been a guest the
past week of Miss Mildred Thompson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Qualley.
Don't lose hope-success is within
your reach. AS starter send for our
catalog, Mankato Commercial Col
lege, Mankato, Mimi.
Miss nellie DAILY returned to
Cresco Friday after visit with her
aunt, Mrs. Mary Daily.
Miss Anne Dale returned to
Minneapolis Friday where she is
taking course in trained nursing at
the Swedish hospital
--Chas E.. Hook, who has been a
student at Luther, returned to his
home at Bowman, N. d. Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". H. Dunbar re-
turned to Austin Friday after a few
days visit.at the A. N. Vance home.
Mrs. Sam Swehla was over from
Calmar shopping Friday.
Prof. o. L. Olson went to Min
neapolis Friday to attend the con-
yention of the Norwegian Lutheran
church of America in session there
Mrs. Ruby Drumming and daugh-
ter, of Chicago, came Thursday on
visit to her mother, Mrs. Flmina
Hong.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Woldum de-
Iarted Monday for Strathmore, Can
ada, where they will make their
future home. Their many friends
wish them success and happiness.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-16
You Can Buy an Improved Farm

at SIS to $3.50 per acre, good pro-
ductive land close to towns. rail-
roads and on good roads. WHY PAY
MORE. A representative wanted in
every county. Tell us what you
want. Send for our lists. Thorpe
Bros, N-20S Andrus Bldg, Mime
apolis, Mimi. 22-4-pd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-16

Georgia Democrats have the tenn
Gritty to'speak what is in their hearts
because they know they can carry
their state anyhow.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-16

Merle Green is here from Fay
cite on visit to his brother Hiram.
Merle has been a student at the U.
!. U.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-16
At Winneshiek Hotel

Remember you receive the beneG:
Of so years experience of one OF the
best refractionists in. glass fittingy
Karl D. Fisk has always kept up
with the times in all the latest in
ventions and improvements in lenses
and eye glasses.
Eyes are Scientifically Examined.
and all glasses warranted to fit. Be
sure and consult him about your
eyes or glasses, 1855 Ia i.
Hours 0 a. m. to p. m.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-16
Christian Science Services.

Nhiiobh oNithNc oCTNNCS'
Wednesday evening Testimonial
Meetings 3 p m.
SUNDAY 10:45 a. m.
Subject, Is the Universe, Includ-
ing Man, Evolved by Atomic Force
SUNDAY school IL O'CLOCK.
Reading Room open Wednesday
and Saturday from 2 to 4.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-16

IS0O----3O Years 3O--1O
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-12-17

be achieved the largest possible meas
ure of efficiency and economy In the
conduct OF government business.
THAT the committee shall from
time to time report to both the SEN
ate and the house Of representatives
the results of its inquiries, together
with its recommendations, and shall
prepare and submit bills or resolutions
having for their purpose the co-ordi-
nation of government functions and
their most efficient and economical
conduct, and the final report of said
committee shall be submitted not la
ter than the second Monday in Deem
Der, 1922"
The officers and employees of all
administrative services of the govern
ment are required to furnish to the
committee such information regarding
powers, duties, activities, organization
and methods of business as the COM
mittee may from time TO time re-
Quire
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-12-17
Farmers Resent Being Classed as Boobs

plOyed on his farm. And so with his
fertilizer. Everything he bought he
had 10 pay price fixed in advance
by some one else.
Everything he sold of his own pro-
ductiOn some one else fixed the price
which the farmer was compelled to
take, the price fixed by another than
himself
1.-The time has gone by when the
farmer will be content with n state
of affairs in which the value of the
productions of his labor shall be de-
termined by other people, while he
himself takes the price as fixed by
others. He is no longer content to be
put in the class of boobs, TO be looked
down upon as Of the mental class of our
national life, a man fit only for rails
ing the fOOdstuff and the material for
clothing.
"And venture TO predict. Mr..
Speaker, that IL the time ever comes
in our national life when the farmer
is regarded as lower order of man.
if he is looked upon as worthy mere
" Of contemptuous cOnsidera ton,
and carelessly esteemed as a factor
in our national life and stability, that
time will mark the hour when this
nation begins it's downward course to
extinction"