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Arizona republican., 1920-09-12
Front Porch Campaigns

The front porch campaign which is being con- drcted by the Republican presidential candidate and concerning which much has been said delegation after delegation makes way Marion to pay their respects to the nominee by an innovation by Senator Harding. Folks who have not brushed up on political history may have gained the impression that the this method of acquiring votes Even Mckinley, whose home at Canton was the thousands and thousands of enthusiastic people during his campaign. the originator of this style of campaigning. To find the beginning, must go further back in the history of the United States
 In the great campaign of between Lincoln and Douglas Abraham Lincoln adhered closely to the policy remaining at his home in Springfield, while opponent, Judge Douglas, travelled all over the country speaking to great crowds of people with his customary energy and eoquence for which he was noted Lfncolns supporters noting the enthusiasm evoked during the wide tour of Douglas, endeavored to pursuade Lincoln to change decision make an extended trip of campaigning speaking. But Lin- coin positively declined, replying that the issue was between Senator Douglas and himself: that the people had heard and read their speeches in the debate two years previous and were fully informed concerning his views And he continued to stay at home and ceive the people front porch Senator Hard ing doing.
 Another presidential candidate to conduct front porch campaign, in respects similar to that of Lincoln was General Grant. The general refused to quit his home for the train and waited there for the their decision, receiving com paratively few people at his door
 In his race against James c. Blaine Grover cleve- land set what perhaps record in speeches. cam paigning Following his address accepting the Demo cratic presidential nomination, Cleveland made but two speeches during the entire campaign After his renomnation four years later in his campaign against rseniamn Harrison, Cleveland again relied on the
 strategy of silence remaining at home while Harrison delivered e4 addresses in different parts of the country
 The record in presidential speechmaling tours is held as everyone knows. by William Jennings Bryan Tn inc campaign of Bryan, in fourteen weeks. travelled over 1SOoo miles through 29 states and de- Iixered 400 speeches containing more than 60O,OOO words Millions of voters heard him. but although
 vastly entertained his eloquence they never voted ,o- hin, m sufficient numbers to admit him to the
 White House
 ff the two styles of campaigning, the front porch ~ is nerbaps more suitable to the candidate who ~ da,iberate in his mental processes. He is more dig
 ifi6 and has more prepare his addresses all ho,gb he does not give many people the oppor-
 .. +o eco a possible next president Of the United + os tbe one who makes whrlwind tour.
Arizona republican., 1920-09-12
WHY LIVE

A St Louis millionaire killed him. self.
 No scandal. no loss of fortune. no unbearabIe disappointment had fallen upon his life, and yet he was tired of living.
 This man had accumulated millions. He had mansion to live in, a family to love and live for. many friends and health His neighbors had just hon. ored him by nominating him as thetr candidate for congress. He had every thing most men wish for. everything all young men set before them as goals worthy the strongest effort. And yet his life wasn't worth living.
 Why2
 At the same time in the same city a man of = lay in the charity ward of a hospital He was putting up a brave battle fer life He wanted to live. He
Arizona republican., 1920-09-12
SUNDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER F. 1920
You don't know what you can do until you try.
 David Livingstone.
From A National Standpoint

Now that the smoke of the primary election has cleared away. it appears that by a small majority Ralph Cameron has the Republican nomination for the United States E. s. Clark and that Democratic nominee
 The Republican in the primary campaign vigor- ously supported E. s. Clark. proud this fact and we glad that we went with him to ''the end trail" Mr. Clark's clean straightforward cam paign a credit him and Arizona and the more citizens of his the better for the state Without organization, a memorable race, carrying counties with majority in his home county of Yavapai of nearly four hundred. He also carried this great county Maricopa, where his ponents estimated that owing the complete organ ization against him. would beaten by five hundred
 MT clark's failure to win the nomination due the of Cochse. Pinal and Pima coun- and the complication which resulted from entry of Mr. Maddock the senatorial con test. manifest impartial observers energetic support of MT. Maddoc and his friends been given MT Clark, the latter would have beer the party
 Political autopsies inspiring occupation do propose waste high priced paper in further discussion of what might have been. but we consider to advantage, what the election of a Republican United States Arizona means from a national standpoint.
 Previous to the primary campaign Democratic editorial friends chortled gleefuy over the Republican contest scnatorshp, predicting great friction later among followers of the various Republican candidates We to prophecy that no such friction will develop that the importance of the election of national Republican ticket to replace the Wilson dynasty with methods of wfu wasting and "watchful waiting" by constructive Republican ad- mnistration supported by Republican congress. will lead to a spirit of play among Republicans and dissatisfied Arizona that will spell Re- publican success at the polls next November
Arizona republican., 1920-09-12

had been failure in life. as failures are reckoned.
 This old man had never earned as much as three dollars a day. His home long ago was broken up by death or wife and children. His friends long since have passed away, or forgotten hlm. He had nothing to live for, and no one to care whether he lived or didn't Yet he was exceedingly anxious to live.
 Whye
 Can it be that the highest goal in life is not wealth, fame. family friends2 Can it be that there is some thing more 10 life than possession of money, mansions. health? Can 1t be that this something missing out of the millionaires life was present in the pauper's home life, and out weighed the lack of home. health, friends, fortune. fame?
Arizona republican., 1920-09-12

another important highway now being constructed by the forest department This leads northward out of Clifton to Springerville, travelling as varied and picturesque scenery as could be found anywhere. Though this work is pro- gressing slowly owing to the heavy construction necessary it Is believed that the road will be the first improved highway north and south to form a connection between the two main east and west arteries of travel The new road in conjunction with the improve ments which have been made by the state highway department on the Phoenix Franklin line, will be of es- pecially advantage to auto travellers as it opens up a new avenue of ingress to the famous White countain country, often described as a veritable sports mans paradise.
Arizona republican., 1920-09-12
NEW ROAD LINKS
 CL|F I IN WITH
 BORDER ? OIN I
Highway Is Important Unit In States Road System Wards Canyon Strip Chief Section

the Arizona state highway from New Mexico to Phoenix is the road from Clifton. county seat of Greenlee coun- ty, to Franklin on the state line. The most important section of this unit is the Wards canyon project. completed under the direction of the state high way department last July.
 This new route gives a shortcut out Of Clifton over comparatively easy grade and is regarded as one of the
Arizona republican., 1920-09-12
AUTO EXPORTS
world on wheels

The United States is putting the world on wheels automobile and truck wheels
 Export figures, just made public show decided increase in number and value of automobile ship foreign countries
 For the year ending June 30, 1920 Uncle sam q. .356 commercial abroad against 1921 for 1919 Passenger automobile exports totaIed 115.- 519 cars this year against 4 291 year before
 All of which proves that Uncle sam is grow ing builder and that foreign are getting on their feet, enough so to indulge in the pleasant pastime autoing.
Arizona republican., 1920-09-12
rLa Arnv,s Live Stock

t5 extremely well the army mule and horse
 s during the war is shown in The Searchight. a
 +t1x critic of the government It states that in 1e days of Iimousines and fivvers little attention . given to their noble predecessor the horse nor hls ' t,,a half brother. the mule, but it is gradually
Arizona republican., 1920-09-12

About 1000 foreign language news papers and periodicals in 4s languages and dialects are published in the United States.
Arizona republican., 1920-09-12

Nearly one and one-half billion pounds of coffee were imported dur ing the fiscal year ending June 90,
Arizona republican., 1920-09-12

The ceba tree. in Tamauhpas. Mex, produces a fiber that is said to be longer and of finer quality than cotton.
Arizona republican., 1920-09-12

osaka is called the Manchester of Japan" because it is the center of the cotton industry.
Arizona republican., 1920-09-12

Montana is credited with having the best school system in the United States
Arizona republican., 1920-09-12

The young lady across the way says she doesn't expect every speck of political corruption to disappear at once but now that women have the vote she does expect a larger percent age Of perfectly straight haliots-'
Arizona republican., 1920-09-12

Have you noticed how Cork keeps bobbing up in he news?
The Cordova daily times., 1920-04-20
SHORT STORIES ABOUT ALASKA
 OCCURRENCES

Henry Roden, former Fairbanks at- torny and territorial senator from the Fourth division, has invented a con- trivance to pull and net purse seines. He has also organized the Automatic Purse Seine Company to manufacture the contrivance, and is secretary-man- ager of the concern.
 The Fairbanks News-M Miner is mak- ing vigorous opposition to the Alaska development board plan advocated by Representative Curry and Senator New.
 All Alaskans who have the welfare of the country at heart are asked to sign a petition to congress asking for the removal of the cannery of the Car lisle Packing Company, on the lower Yukon, and the prohibition of com mercia1 fishing for export on the Yu- kon and the waters adjacent to the mouth of the Yukon, says the Nenana News
 John B. Pegues, former editor of the Citizen, and at present employed in the office of the clerk of court at Fair banks, will leave for Juneau soon to accept position as city editor of the Alaska Daily Empire
 John Durant, machinist at the rail road commission shops on Garden island, Fairbanks, is confined to his home as result of falling into one of the engine pits at the roundhouse. Ribs were broken and a sever shaking up received as a result of the fall
 Grace M. Oldfeld, J. H. Scott and Robert Joseph Diven were chosen by the voters of Nenana to serve as mem bers of the local school board, to fill vacancies caused by the expiration of the terms of three members of the board.
 A late arrival from the Kantishna reports that Ed Bartlett, who had the contract for hauling the ore from the Aitken mine, some thirty miles tQ the landing on the Kantishna river, from where it will be shipped to an Outside smelter at the opening of navigation, has finished the job, having hauled close to eight hundred tons.
 Flying rocks from a blast in Ne. mana canyon caused the serious injury of Andrew Larson and Mike GOlOff Each man suffered a compound frac ture of the leg, the left leg of one man having ben shattered Joy the shot and the right leg of the other man re ceiving similar injuries.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-04-20
'' SPARKS

The world is full of men who are making good livfngs but poor lives.
 A lie has no legs. It requires other lies to support it.
 Men are religious naturally. They are Christians supernaturally.
 Do not take the truths from the Bible secondhand.
 Some men use their religion only as a life preserver; only during a storm.
 Christianity has suffered little from those who bear not the name of Christ. It has suffered much from those who do.
 The everyday Christian has seven chances to the Sunday fellows one.
 Hear the Sunday sermons at the FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
 ii A. M. 8 p. M.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-04-20
THE CORONA DAILY TIMES, TUESDAY, APRIL 2O 1920
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
 TO BE ASSISTED IN
 CHOOSING VOCATIONS

!" NORTH BEND, Ore, April 20 (by Associated Press) s).-Under the tute- lage of a millinery expert sent here by the extension department of the Oregon Agriculture College, women here are preparing to swat the high cost of bonnets.. The women of the community have been meeting morn ings at the Red Cross rooms where they already have learned to use the shapes and trimmings of hats used last season, or many seasons back, in making hats that are considered fashionable today.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-08
Jersey Men Pass
Resolution For
Aid to Farm Loans

Seeing in the court litigations now
pending in Washington. d. c. against
federal land banks. opposition by
large financial interests in the coun-
try against the federal farm loan act.
hardships confronting many farm
ers. the Jersey Breeders of Oregon. at
their banquet In Hotel Marion Thurs
day night. passed a resolution ask
ing congress and other governmental
officials. 20 strive for the passage Of
an emergency act which will author
ize the secretary Of the treasury to
purchase farm loan bonds The res
olution also calls for the mailing of
copies Of the resolution to Oregon
representatives In congress.
The resolution. which was passed
unanimously. reads:
Whereas, the farm mortgage in
terests and other large financial in
terests Of the country who are an
fagonistic to the federal farm loan
act. are trying by suits In the federal
courts and through members of con-
gress TO have the federal farm loan
act declared unconstitutional and
amendments made to the act which
will make 1t non-effective in the
event that II Is declared constitutions
al, and
Whereas, the supreme court Of the
United States has asked that the
pending suit be reargued, and
Whereas. this will necessitate a
delay ip the closing Of many federal
farm loans and bring financial hard
ships upon many farmers, and
Whereas since the federal land
banks have ceased making loans on
account of pending litigation, inter
est rates have been raised from one
to four percent in many instances
in this state;
the Jersey Breeders of Oregon, being
in meeting assembled, instruct our
secretary to wire our senators and
congressman, the secretary of agricul-
ture, and any others whom he may
deem best. to use their influence to
have an emergency act passed by con-
gress which will authorize the secre-
tary of the treasury to purchase the
federal farm loan bonds OF the feder-
al land banks until such time as the
supreme courts decision Is rendered,
"And be It further resolved, that
copy OF these resolutions be sent
TO our senator's. congressman, secre-
tary OF agriculture, and delivered to
the press for distribution"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-08

him and when rebuked for her~eon-
duet she would use profane language
and even admitted improper relations
with another man.
Miss B. i. Barrett. court reporter of
salem. was in attendance at the court
rooms today doing her usual work.
Probate Court.
In re estate OF John $. Martin, de-
creased. Petition for order fixing value
Of inheritance. etc. order fixing value
Of inheritance. etc. Heirs paid Inherit
anees as follows: catherin z. Martin,
s22.0s: Mary E. Baker, s27.70; sarah
Agnes Stout, 5000; Henry Lee Fleteh-
er, $S2.40.
County Court.
Several residents OF Eloa hills in
road districts AIS petitoned the court
some weeks ago for a new road
through DIR. Hellworth's. A. B. Glib
sons and DR.. Starbuck's places to
meet the county road leading from
Zena to Salem. This win give a better
outlet to many in this district The
road has been survey and reported le-
gal by District Attorney Piasecki, so
the county court made the second
reading on the same today and it will
be Immediately improved for travel.
Mrs. Mary Sears, prominent pio-
neer passed beyond at her home in
Dallas. Mrs. Sears was the wife Of
Manfred Sears and just recently re-
turned from California where she
sought health. but not succeeding. re
turned to Dallas and has been bedfast
since her return. She is survived by
her husband and three children.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-08
Waconda

/ Woodburn, May S.--Mrs. S. Morri-
son and daughter. Alice, from Nilsson
ri, are visiting at the home of the
formers niece, Mrs. w. g. Walker.
They will make their home in this
state.
! c. s. Graves has moved to the Fred
| ]. Miller house on North Front stfeet
Woodburn grange is holding meet
, ing this afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. MceKe had a
family reunion at their home Sunday
II, their three daughters and one son be-
ing present, Mrs. L. NJ. Woodside of
fWapanitia, Mrs. John Chalmers and
husband of Multnomah. Mrs. Clara
Bradley of Milwaukee and Rodney
Mckee, wife and daughter of Moni-
tor A granddaughter and great
grandson, Mrs. w. M. jackson and
son Paul Of Milwaukee, were also pres
ent.
The seniors will present their play.
THE Jonah" at the high school on
the evenings Of May 14th and 18th.
1t is said that it is going to be quite
funny
The Presbyterian congregations at
Fairfield and Woodburn are invited
to take their dinners and worship
with the Gervais people tomorrow
Mothers day. After the morning serv-
ice the congregation will adjourn to
the public school grounds and par
take Of the dinner to be served.
The Mailman and Austin grocer
les are now running separate deliver
les.
Nelson Adams has taken S. e.
Brune's place in Austin's grocery.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Hall are here
from Newport looking after their in
terests in this city.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-08

Ted Baldra and son Hugh, and the
latter's son Of Portland, visited the
formers sister, Mrs. J. ~. Richards
Sunday.
Miss Bonney Scott recently attend
ed an announcement party in Albany
ar the home Of Miss Una Han, form
erly of this city. The engagement Of
Miss Hall and Rev. Frank Purnell
was announced. Rev. PurneI at one
time was the Christian minister here.
The Ladies Aid society of the Pres
bytefian church will meet on the af-
ternoon of May 18th at the church.
Each lady is invited to bring some
surprise for lunch.
Woodburn viii tangle with St. Paul
tomorrow afternoon at the City lark
diamond. A good game is expected.
c. E. Tyler has traded his house
and 2h acres on Cleveland avenue
for the Green and Evans 31s acre
tract on Lincoln street paying $1,000
as the difference. He held his place
at $500.
A social was given in the NJ. E.
church last evening to all members
of the church and Sunday school
and their friends. Quite few at
tended and had fine time. A nice
luncheon was served.
The Priscilla club was entertained
at the home of Mrs. Robt. II. Scott
Monday evening. Five hundred was
played until late hour and then re-
freshments were served. Mrs. L. NJ.
Bitney won a dainty handkerchief as
First prize at cards. Additional guests
were Mesdames Keith Powell, Eu-
gene Courtney, Clayton Geer, Fred
Evenden, T. X. Sanderson, F. W.
Settlemier, E. E. Moshberger, L. Law
renee and o. C. Conners.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-08
Dallas

Dallas. May S.-A R. Cadle, OF
Rlckreall was In Dallas making ar
rangements for a few weeks tour
through California by auto. Mr..
Cadle will be accompanied by his
brother-in-law and two other men.
Their trip will extend to Los Angeles.
A shadow social is being widely ad-
vertised by Perrydale citizens. who
are preparing a fine program fos
the occasion May Sth. The proceeds
are to go to the church.
Mr.. Byron Mills of Stanley, Wis
consln, is visiting his uncle and aunt
Mr. and Mrs, Hugh Hayes of Dali
las. Mr.. Mills is high in his praise
of Oregon.
Miss Verna ostrander of McMinn-
vile is visiting Mrs. Ed Dunn, the
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-08
Plantation Owner
Predicts 40 Cent
Sugar This Yeal

Eugene, Or, May 7.-Sugar will go
up to 40 cents pound in the next
thre or four months, is the prediction
of L. L. Knapp. vice-president of the
Alsea Lumber company of this city
and owner of sugar plantation in
Cuba. Mr.. Knapp has just returned
home from trip to that country. He
says these conditions will come about
chiefly because Of lack Of transporta-
tion facilities in Cuba.
Accordingto Mr.. Knapp, the buyers
of all the world are there bidding
They swarm in the hotels and are even
bidding against themselves some com
ing around in the afternoon and rails
ing their offer made in the morning
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-08

confeetoner's wife OF this city.
Mrs J. T. Friar and daughter
Margaret. Of Perrydale were shop
ping in Dallas Friday.
The county primaries promise to
be Of the lifeless kind. There is not
a contest Of note. But this outcome is
not to be regretted. proving as it
does that the county positions have
little attraction for most men. The
salaries are so Insignificant that a
man must needs be a patriot to
make the business sacrifice to stand
for one of the jobs.--Polk County OBJ
server.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-08
Record Attendant.
GreetS Students h
MayDay Cerenlou,

Woodbarn. Or. MAY S-An
burn turned cut Thursaax -. - aeoa-
Sc the crowning Of the onsa ..as e
dances and the winding of 1Ssss NJ q
pole at the high school rvm-s ,,s Aas
A record breaking crowd Wa 'ss'l'a.
tendance. Miss Vera Chrlstis = :
ior and one of the prettiest ana : 80 ssa-
girls in the school, had the hos~- =.
being crowned queen of the Ma =
Prime Minister Alva Sims Thers ~ =
pretty and graceful dances. piano ~ ~
vocal solos and fitting endins r. - -
evening was the winding Of ths ~ %
The queen had attendants. co,.,s. ~
and train-bearers and looked opi,s !.
gal in her purple robes. The as,.s.
by the high school girls were esnae;.,
~ enjoyed by those attending.
Corvallis, Or. May e.-Thres ~,
well placed. coupled with errors !,
Aggie players, enabled Washinvtes
State college to defeat Oregon a,
ricultural college at baseball hers 4.
day in the second and final game 4
the series. Oregon Aggies will NAV
Stanford here today and Saturday
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-08

the groom-Mr. and Mrs. Kramberger,
the latter a daughter. and his son. Ben,
all Of Hilsboro, also Mrs. S. w. Maupin
Of Woodburn. were witnesses. Mr..
Layman returned Wednesday evening
and Mrs. Layman went on to Kalispel
Mont, TO attend a family reunion. She
will be away seevral weeks.
Mr.. Layman is one of Nathman's
popular clerks. Mrs. Layman has been
engaged in dressmaking and both are
highly respected and well-liked. They
will make their home in Mr.. Layman's
bungalow on Grant street.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-08
Miss Marvin Tells
Woodburn Women
Of Oriental Trip

Woodburn, Or. May S.-The Wo-
mems club met at the home of Mrs.
R. H. Scott Wednesday afternoon with
SO members present. Mrs. Swanton,
state president of the oregon Humane
society, and Miss Cornelia Marvin,
state librarians, were present. Mrs.
Swanton gave talk on the work of
her society and spoke in favor of a
proposed bill for an appropriation to
carry on the work of the organization.
Miss Marvin's talk was of her late
visit to the Orient and telling of the
manners, customs and home and bust
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-08
Polk County Court

Harold Humphreys, plaintiff, VS.
Mabel Humphreys, defendant. Dl-
vorce case; demurrer filed.
Judge Belt heard the case of Harold
Humphreys. plaintiff, VS.. Mabel Hum.
phreys, defendant this morning and
granted decree to Harold Humphreys
Among other things Mr.. Humphreys
accused Mabel Humphreys OF refus-
ing to cook his meals and said she con-
tinually chased upon the streets in the
eevnings and attended dances without