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Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-12-29
SOCIAL HYGIENE
Determined Fight Being Made to Pre-.
vent Spread of Venereal Disease

The Tennessee State Board OF
Health has just issued a report cover
ing Social Hygiene activities in this
state from the inception of this de-
partment in September, 1919. up to
December. 1920 This report presents
some facts that are of vital interest to
every citizen of Tennessee.
Starting with only an officer in
charge, DR.. Geo. A. Hays of the Unit
ed States Public Health Service as
Federal representative, and stenog-
rapher, this division has grown until
today it includes Director of Social
Repressive Measures, a Director of
Women's Work and Supervising
Nurse, three stenographers and mall
ing clerk In addition to the Officer in
Charge. The personnel of the division
connected with the various clinics and
detention homes in the state now
numbers twenty-six people. 1t has
outgown the office first established II.
State Board of Health and at present
occupies quarters in a separate build
ing.
In the five clinics already establish
ed by the division, 1880 persons have
been treated for venereal diseases.
Added to these the Io,oIs cases report
ed by physicians. hospitals and other
sources, the total number of venereal
patients treated reach appalling pro-
portions When it is understood that
the cases mentioned in this statement
are only those which have been recor-.
ded and that there are thousands of
cases which have been concealed, the
tremendous value of the division as.
an organization to combat these COM
diseases can readily be ap-
preciated ,.
The Division of Venerea! Disease
Control is trying to. prevent the rapid
spread of these diseases by a CAM
paign of education. One hundred and
three lectures and addresses have
been made by representatives of the
division to a total attendance of 43656
"a lectures illustrate by slides to 2,535
people; 81 moving picture shows to
an audience of 1920 and exhibits
shown for so days to o,o78. In addi-
tion to these lectures and illustrated
addresses, almost 10000 pamphlets
have been distributed in this state.
In order to present to the citizens
Of. Tennessee incompact form the re-
suits that have been actually accom-
plished by the division and the need
for continued effort and further
main ntenance by the state legislature,
a booklet describing "The American
Plan" has just been published This
booklet will be mailel free upon re-
quest upon addressing the State
Board of Health,32r Sixth avenue, N,
Nashville, Tenn.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-12-29
Journeys on the Nile.

The scenery of the Nile scarcely
changes from day to day in its form
and colors, but only In the disposition
with regard to each other. Every new
scene is the turn Of kaleidoscope in
which the same objects are grouped
in other relations. yet always charac.
terized by the most perfect harmony.
Either from the pure atmosphere,
the healthy lives we lead, or the &C.
cordant tone of our spirits. we find
ourselves unusually sensitive to all the
slightest touches. the most minute
rays Of that grace and harmony which
bathe every landscape In cloudless
gunshine.-Bayard Taylor.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-12-29
IMMUNE POTATOES.

For several years it as been know ii
that the potato wart, a disease that
has come to this country from Eu'
rope, was on the increase. the gov
ernment has recently made extern
sive experiments to determine what
varieties are immune from tho disease
1t has been found that 26 varieties are
immune. OF the potatoes that are
generally grown in this section we
find the following in the immune
group. Irish Cobbler Burbahk, Green
Mountain and Gold Coin.
In 1912 the government placed an
embargo on potatoes coming from
sections of Europe where the potato
wart disease was known to exist. but
it is evident the disease was MIRO
auced previous to that date and before
the embargo went into effect.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-12-29
DON'T WANT EN-

Il has been reported that 10000
Menonites are planning to leave Can
ada for Mississippi. Mississippi
people promptly entered protest and
asked that the government prevent
the Menonites from crossing the bor-
der on the grounds that they were
slackers during the war and did not
help Canada in the war when she was
being bled white for men. 1t IS also
charged that they use the German
language solely and establish German
schools and make no effort to become
citizens in fact.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-12-29

Miss Antoinette Jackson, who is
milliner for Carson & Horton, Harri-
man. was home for Christmas retur-
ming Sunday.
A short time ago the general mer
chandise firm of Elmore & Burnett,
consisting of w. c. Elmore and +. L.
Burnett was dissolved by mutual con-
sent, Mr.. Elmore retiring. Mr.. Ill
more has purchased general store
at Highland Junction on the Crawford
branch out from Monterey, and will
take charge about January IS. Both
we'll worth your time to see this mas
enced merchants and pleasant and
popular gentlemen.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-12-29
Cement for Iron Vessels.

Work up mixture Of equal
weights Of red lead and litharge with
glycerine, adding more Of the latter
until the mass becomes homogeneous
and has the consistency Of a glaciers
putty. This is said to be a perfectly
waterproof and freproof cement for
iron vessels.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-12-29
Presidential Oath.

The oath was prescribed by the con-
stitutional convention, Of which Wash
ingtOn was president. in 1887. Most
of the detailed work In connection
with the framing of the Constitution
was done by small committee of de-
tall, which did not include Washing
ton.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-12-29
INSTALLATION EXERCISES
Officers of Masonic Lodge and East
ern Star lnssalled

In keeping with the usual custom,
the Crossvilie Masonic Lodge and the
Eastern Star chapter installed of
fcers on the same night That night
is usually the twenty-seventh of De-
cember, which was Monday nigh,.
Sampson DeRossett was the install
ling officer for the Masons and Mrs.
Lavads Black rendered like service
for the Eastern Star.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-12-29
THE PRICE SHE PAID"
AT MECCA THURSDAY.

This excellent play by Clara KIM
all young, who is one of the leaders
of the movie stage, will be shown at
the Mecca Thursday night. It will be
of these men are capable and expeiI-
terpiece. Both Friday and Saturday
nights there will be splendid shows.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-12-29
Artistic Prudence.

"The plays the thing" said Hamlet.
Don't let the stage manager or the
actors hear you say that" warned Po-
lonius. "They may get jealous of the
author and call an actors strike"
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-12-29
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend to the citizens
of Crossville and Lantana our most
grateful thanks for their kindly assist
ance during the sickness and death of
our father and grand
J. J. ANDREWS
Mrs. w. Z. DEATHERAGE E
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-12-29

Maybe the man who wants to go
over Niagara Falls in barrel only
wants to show that's there's still
some use for barrel in this country.
-Ka1ama News.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-12-29

When we get our returned checks
from the bank we are inclined to feel
that a check book is a good deal like
q hole in your pecket-Watheena
Times. -
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-12-29
MASONIC OFFICERS

The following are the Masonic off,
GERS that had been previously elected
and appointed: ]. S. Reed, w. M;
w. L. Guthrie, S. W.; M. w. West J.
W.; R. L. Haley, Sect; G. P. Burnett,
Treas; M. F. Reed, S. D.; H. l. Bill
brey, ]. D.; M. B. Bilbrey, S. S.;
Robert Potter, ]. S.; G. p Burnett,
Chap; F. A. McCartt, Tyler.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-12-29
o. E. s. OFFICERS

Following are the Eastern Star OF
fcers elected and appointed: Earle
Reed, w. NJ; S. c. Bishop, w. P;
Grace Reed, A. M; Flora Rose, Sect. /;
Annie Mcclure, Treas; Fife Garri-
sdn, Con. Mary Brookhart. A. c.;
Lavada Black, Marshall; Alice Potter,
Chaplain; Malissa Elmore. Warder /;
Nellie Dorton, Organist; F. A. Nc
Cartt, Sentinel; Mary Black, Adah /;
Rhoda Belle DeRossett, Ruth; Nellie
McCaftt, Esther; Zella McCartt, Mar
tha; Sallie Elmore, Electa.
Light refreshments were served af
ter the installation and pleasant So
cia1 hour was enjoyed.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-11-12
SENIORITY OF G. A. R. HOLDS
Praise Of Principles Embodied in
Message From Spanish War Vet
Grams and American Legion.

Recognition Of the seniority OF the
Grand Army OF the Republic among
e~x-service organizations and praise
Of its principles are embodied in a re-
cent message from representatives OF
the United Spanish War Veterans and
The American Legion.
The statement. which is signed by
Thomas ]. Cunningham of the United
Spanish War Veterans, and DR.. T.
Victor Keene of The American Le-
gion. is as follows:
1.-The representatives of the United
Spanish War Veterans and The
American Legion, appointed by their
respective national commanders, e1-
tend to you hearty greetings. At a
Joint meeting called by your past COM
mander-in-chief, Col. C. n. Adams, a
declaration of principles was unani-
mously adopted. 1t was agreed that
n of our nations most valuable in
situations for the teaching of patriot
ism has been the Grand Army cere-
monies In many localities. and 1t was
believed that a wider recognition by
all of the national veteran groups in
"A formal manner Of the opportunity
so afforded would result in mutual
good and profit.
THE younger veteran groups de-
sire the Grand Army TO clearly and
definitely understand that we recog-
nize their seniority. and hold the
Grand Army, composed as it is of our
fathers and grandfathers, in reverent
affection. We hold 1t n splendid thing
TO be permitted to aid and help the
Grand Army in its work during its
life; and when the Grand Army shall
be no more, with the appreciation that
all men who have seen service feel for
brothers in arms, TO continue the GUS
toms and honor the memory of the
Grand Army as we will u own"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-11-12
TRIBUTE TO WORLD WAR MEN
Pamphlet Is Being Distributed by
French Government to American
Participants in Conflict.
And you yourselves?

ana you yourselves!
You have taken part In the greatest
adventure upon which humanity has so
far eve been launched. You have
seen your friends fall by your side /;
YOU have yourselves, perhaps, been
face 10 face with death.
The American army was great be-
cause the men In 1t were moved to be
their best. Though you disperse as
soon as you touch the shores of the
United States, a common determine
ton will hold you together, it will bind
you in fraternal union TO the ON
rades In arms by whose side you fought
in France. In 1776 Americans con-
quered for the liberty of their own
country. In this wal you have helped
to win the freedom Of the universe"
These stirring passages are excerpts
from the souvenir pamphlet being dis
tributed by the French government to
each American soldier, sailor and
marine who served overseas during the
World war. The pamphlet contains
autographed photographs OF high Of
ficials of the French government and
brief accounts of some of the impor-
tant episodes of the war.
The adjutant general of the army
has appealed to The American Legion
TO aid in the distribution Of the
pamphlet which is being carried out
through the various army recruiting
stations.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-11-12

the saving which this simpler method
makes possible. At the same time a
lowering of prices for The final prod
uct will be the tendency, since dIstri-
button costs will be less. The Use OF
Il local dealer rs intermediary be
tween the producer and the large hide
dealer in some cases is advisable, since
he is in a position to do needed sort
Ing and classifying.
Either of these simpler methods sug
gested for the producer of country
hldes-selling direct to the large deal
er or through a local dealer-ap-
proaclies more nearly the packers
methods now prevailing.
Obstacles to Overcome.
Such consignment marketing. how
ever, presupposes mutual confidence
and fair dealing by both producer and
dealer and, unfortunately. this does
not always exist. Another obstacle to
the establishment of this method is the
producers preference for ready cash.
Many producers prefer TO accept any
price obtainable from local buyers.
such as general stores. produce deal
ers, junk collectors and travelling hide
buyers rather than cOnsign their prod
ucts to distant car-lOt dealers In CEN
trail markets. The place that travelling
buyers or agents occupy In an i'm
proved system Of distribution is a mat
ter on which one can be less specific,
since opinions of the trade differ as To
the practicability of travelling hide
buyers or agents or large hide dealers.
Already country producers of hides
are coming to see the saving that re-
suits from the simpler system briefly
indicated here and are making CON
tracts with large dealers in whom they
have confidence and who in turn see
that 1t Is the part OF good business to
respect and foster this confidence.
Farmers and others interested In put
ting this important side line on Il more
profitable basis are invited to com
municate with the bureau of markets,
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture, which will supply them with full
information regarding the best meth
DDS Of marketing hides. ms well as in
struct'ons for proper skinnlng and
curing.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-11-12
DIFFICULT TASK TO
IMPROVE OLD LAWNS
Reseeding and FertiIizing Win
Assist Materially.
Loan or Humus Forms Suitable
Medium for the termination of
the Seeds and Development Of
the Young Grass Plants.

To improve an old lawn is frequent
one. 1t is usually lmpractlrable to
attempt the Improvement of turf that
Is very poor. Reasonably good turf.
however, can be bettered materially
by reseeding and fertilizing. l,eseed-
ing an old lawn should be done at the
same time of the year rs new seeding.
South Of New York it should be done
in the early autumn. IL the lawn Is
patchy the small areas should be
scratched with steel rake or similar
implement and dressed with n mixture
OF good loan, compost. or humus and
the grass seed then sown. The loan or
humus forms a suitable medium for
the termination Of the seeds and the
development OF the young grass plants.
II the turf is thin over large areas,
seeding can best be accomplished by
a disk seeder, which cuts into the turf
and deposits the seed. II a disk seed
or Is not available, some implement
should be used that will loosen the
soil but not tear the turf badly. After
seeding, a dressing of loan or compost
should be- given and he area rolled
lightly.
In the northern tier OF states re-
seeding should be done early In the
spring. At that time the soil is more
open than later in the season and Of
fers a better seed bed. Light rolling
after seeding In the spring is usually
beneficial.
Care should be taken when moving
or watering newly patched areas to
avoid disturbing the young grass.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-11-12
10000 IN LINE OF MARCH
Ex-Service Men Representing Every
State and Far-of Outposts at
Cleveland Convention.

Twenty thousand eX-seryice men,
representing every state in the Union
and far-off outpOsts where the Stars
and Stripes flies. swung through the
streets of Cleveland, O., in the great
opening parade at the second annual
convention of The American Legion.
Leading the parade were hundreds
Of disabled veterans of the World
war in automobiles, while behind them
came 81 winners of the Congressional
Medal Of Honor. For two solid miles
the sidewalks and stands were packed
with cheering spectators as the vet
Grams passed in review.
Frequent picturesque incidents
served to lend color 10 the parade as
the long column of oliye-drab and navy
blue tramped down the line of march.
lie Roy Williams, IA Grand Army of the
Republic veteran. who won the Con-
gressional Medal of Honor at the bat
tie OF Cold Harbor, Joined the medal
Of honor men and marched the entire
route. A huge flag that stretched
across the street, borne by Legion
nalres Of Akron, O.. vas showered
with coins by the spectators until more
than 5000 was in Its folds.
The delegates from Paris, Cuba. Pan
anna, Hawaii, Porto Rico, Mexico and
the Philippine islands, who had tray-
eled thousands of miles To attend the
convention, received a tremendous oya-
tion from the crowd. Army nurses and
former yeomanettes anne In for their
share of the applause, and a sensation
was created by the Montana delega-
tion, which appeared in leather chaps,
spurs and sombreros.
More than 100000 spectators viewed
the parade, which was declared TO be
the greatest spectacle ever staged in
Cleveland.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-11-12
BETTER
HIGHWAYS
LINCOLN HIGHWAY is WONDER
ocean-to-oeean Road Is No Longer an
U~nrealixed Dream-speeifeations
Not Decided.

Seven years ago the idea of q trans
continental highway connecting New
York with San Francisco, improved
throughout its length and forming u
backbone for a great national system
OF arterial roads. was only a dream in
the minds of a few. Today the accom-
plishment of this great memorial route
stretching from ocean to ocean Is as
sured.
The Lincoln highway breathes the
twentieth century. In years to come it
will be adorned, as were the Roman
roads. with s%tatuary. landmarks.
homes, hotels-a panorama of the
path of advancement. a golden chain
linking the Atlantic to the Pacific.
The motor truck is in its infancy
and highway freight transportation as
an adjunct to the railroad is only Just
beginning. But the Lincoln Highway
association feels that it is well within
its province to act as a clearing house
for the best thought in the United
States concerning the probable require
ments Of main arterial American high
ways In the next 20 years.
What will be the specifications for
this wonder road? That has o yet
been decided. The association real
izes that 1t is undertaking a difficult
problem, but 1t believes that II Will
have, in solving 1t. not only the inter
est and support of the American pub
lie. but the cooperation of the engi-
neers and highway commissioners, and
also the best technical experts the
country affords.
Some of the finest concrete roads OF
the country are to be found In Michi-
gan. These have a standard thickness
at the sides of six and a half inches.
About the best stretch of highway we
have at present is the Lincoln high
way from New York TO Philadelphia.
Ii Is 96 miles long, and every day there
passes over 1t an average Of 1000
tons. This road is eight inches deep
at its center. This Is the thickest
surfaclng In the United States today.
Whether the show road Of the world
will be of this thickness or deeper Is
under consideration. There is some
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-11-12
NWGEMERAL

Let's grow more alfalfa.

Let's grow more alfalfa.
Cooperation is a big factor in sue
cess.
Fall l. the best time to plant those
trees and shrubs.
A well-fertilized farm Is like a high
bred horse-a joy to work with for IL
accomplishes Its task SO readily.
A general movement to do away
with the unsightly billboard would
improve the country landscape.
Many farmers have come TO realize
the advantage and value Of keeping ac-
curate cost records on their farms,
but a very small percentage actually
keep such records.
The potato bug is perfectly at home
on ragweed, his old home before man
brought him an improved modern
dwelling.
Drain out the water from the trac-
tor radiator IL II Is TO stand for any
length Of time. to reduce formation Of
scala
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-11-12
way TO MARKET
COUNTRY HIDES
Producer Under Unnecessary
Handicap Due TO Roundabout
Distribution Methods.
STUDY GRADES AND CLASSES
Practice Of Farmer, Ranchman and
Local Butcher Usually Nesdiessly
Complex and costIy-omit I'm
mediate Agencies.

There is no magic formula for sim
plifying distribution. improvement In
methods can only come from careful
study of the routes followed by each
kind or class of commodity In its Long.
long trail from producer TO
This fact Is recognized by every stu
dent of present economic processes
and likewise has been taken into ac-
count in the studies of marketing prob
lens carried on by the bureau OF mar
kets, United States Department of Az
riculture. one of these specific prob
lens which the departments special
lists have studied and regarding which
they offer definite recommendations
that involve Il real saving TO consumer
and producer, has to do with the mar
keting Of hides, a by-product from
which almost every farmer can derive
profit If he will give 1t proper atten-
ton.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-11-12
Townley Candidates Beaten.

Crushing defeats for A. c. Tounley
IL seven Northwest states are shown
in practically complete returns. Min
nesota, South Dakota. Montana. Ne
braska. Idaho. Washington and Colo
RADIO buried the Townley candidates
under an avalanche Of Republican
votes. In not one of the states did
the NonpartiSans succeed in winning
an important post.
In two other northwestern STATES
North Dakota and Observation-Disclosures
tisan victories are only partial.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-11-12
Pay Tribute to Wilson.

A crowd Of probably 1000 League
of Nations supporters marched to the
White House TO pay tribute to Presi-
dent Wilson.
President Wilson was wheeled out
of the mouse and sat for ten minutes
while the crowd sang America
Garry Me Back TO Ole V%irginny. and
"Star-Spangled Banner"
Showing plainly the ravages Of his
Illness, the President made a pathetic
figure. He lifted his hat and his lips
parted as IL TO smile. but his face
seemed tense with emotien.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-11-12
Cettinu the Chicken.

Mandy" said the philanthropic
visitor as he put a two-dollar bill in a
little black hand, your little girl
looks hungry. so Tn giving her some
money so that she a get a nice
chicken for your dinner"
Mandy. Jr-" said her mother rs
the door closed behind him, "Yo' gim-
me dat two dollahs. Now yo' go get
dat chicken like de kind gemmun told
yo', only get 1t in de way what God
reant yo' to."-American Legion
Weekly.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-11-12

stretch OF concrete hoad IN michigan.
thought Of making It ten and a half
inches nj the sides and L. inches at
the middle, for IL must be permanent.
II the added advantage OF this thick
ness overbalances the additional cost
OF construction, then the plans will
call for this depth. II may be made
even thicker than this. No one knows
until the engineers have expressed
their plans. The width must also be
carefully thought out.
The associations plans do not stop
with the construction Of the road it.
self.
Ii has long been apparent that ulti-
mately there must develop along
Americas main routes Of heavy pas
senger and freight transportation, a
new and distinctive type of accommo-
datlons catering particularly TO such
traffic and situated perhaps i'm the
open country. Such accommodations.
removed from the traffic and noise
and necessarily higher prices of the
congested ccnters. would provide for
the tired and dusty tourists. or the
drivers Of freight-transport vehicles.
convenient night stops where every
effort would be made 10 cater to this
particular type of patronage.
In conjunction with such accommO-
dations arrangements would be pro-
vided for those tourists or travellers
desiring to camp out. Free camp sites
are ever now being proyided.-By
Fred Gilman Jopp in Popular Science
Monthly.